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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04
The Legend of the Felt Hat.

There is legend among hatters that
felt was invented by no less parsonage
than st. Clement, the patron saint of
their trade. Wishing to make a pill
grimage to the Holy Sepulchre, and at
the same time do penance for sundry
unexpected peccadilloes, the pious
monk started on his journey afoot. AS
to whether he was afflicted with corns
or kindred miseries, the ancient chroni-
Gle from which this information is de-
rived is silent but, at all events, few
days successive tramping soon began
to blister his feet. In order to obtain
relief, it occurred to him to line his
shoes with the fur of rabbit. This
he did, and, on arriving at his destina-
tion, was surprised to find that the
warmth and moisture of his feet had
worked the soft hair into cloth-like
mass. The idea thus suggested he
elaborated in the solitude OF his cell,
and finally, there being no patent laws
in existence in those days, he gratui-
tously presented to his fellow mortals
the result of his genius in the shape of
q felt hat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04

PENsIoNs.-Georgia is the first of the
States lately in rebellion to pass law
giving public money to persons who
became helpless in the Confederate SER
vice. The bill made donation of 800
to those who had lost both eyes by
reason of service rendered to the Con.
federate States. 1t was disapproved by
the Governor on q technicality, there
being no entry on the journal to show
that the act passed by a two-thirds
vote, as is required by the Constitu-
tion, though in fact it did SO pass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04
A ReVerie.

Only pebble, washed on the shore,
Shaken by the Oceans sullen moau,-
Weak and small,
Helpless all,
In the vide hollowness Of its home:
On Creations face,
Only pebble
Only blade of grass, upward growing,
Pointing finger to the stars
Tremblingly,
For you and me,
Pointing finger up to the stars
In the space of God,
Only blade of grass
Only a Thought thought Of DEATH
For the time will come, and the day,
The cold
And mold,
The decay and crumbling away:
In eternity Of mind,
Only thought
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04

HOME AGAIN-Santa Anna, who is
seventy-six years old, Is going to Mex
leo to spend his remaining days in the
land of his birth and early glories. He
says he returns under President
Lerdo's proclamation of amnesty, but
is firmly resolved to take no part in
Mexican politics.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04

The BAPTIsTs.-The "Baptist Year
book for 1873 gives the total number of
Baptists in the United States at /, $685.
939, an increase for the year of 49, 707.
The present number of Baptist minis.
ters is 1858, an increase of 706 num-
Der of churches, 20,520, an increase OF
800,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-04-04

1t has been aptly suggested by an ex-
change that some one month in each
year should by general consent be set
apart for the return of borrowed books
and to pay the printer,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
The Planets Of Our System.

ASTRONOMICAL science is making rapid
progress. Men make the study of the
starry heavens their life-work, and start
ing where those of preceding genera
tions left off, and aided by more and
more perfect optical instruments, are
discovering profounder wonders in that
vast department of the works of God
than any of which Newton or the elder
Herschel ever dreamed.
1t is right that Christians should think
OF these things and learn what they can
of them. David considered" Gods
heavens and the doing of it inspired his
devotion and dcepened his humility Let
us, then, for little turn our attention
not to the far-off fixed stars which we
know to be other suns, but so distant
that we can discover nothing new-but
to our near neighbOrs, the planets of our
own sun, members of our own family.
OF Mercury, which is so near the sun
as to be always in blaze of light, but
little is known, except that il is much
less in bulk than the earth, and very con
siderably more dense. Whether il is an
abode of animal life is problem which
mortal men will probably never solve.
Venus is very nearly the size of the
earth, and has day within a few min
utes of the same length. 1t has water,
as the earth has, because its sky has an
abundance of clouds. That it has vege-
table and animal life is highly probable,
because all the conditions necessary for
such life appear to exist, and it may be
that there are beings there capable of
knowing and wOrshiping God. This,
however, to the inhabitants Of the earth
must ever be matter of mere cOniect-
what in OF
now we shall know hereafter.
OF the earth we need not speak other
than to say that it is the third in the Sc
Ties of the planets, and is the first of the
series that is attended by satellite.
Mars is much smaller than the earth,
but in other respects very much like it,
1t has seas and clouds, and during its
winters extensive tracts of snow can be
seen. Its seas are much narrower than
the ocean Of this globe, and more numer-
Gus. They are more like the Mediter.
ranean Sea. Its continents are more
broken up, but whether there are noun
tains cannot be determined. is highly
probable that vegetables and animals eX-
ist in Mars, and that the seasons very
much resemble those on earth.
Between Mars and the next great Sc
ries, of which Jupiter is the first and
largest, there are perhaps hundreds, pos
sibly thousands, of little bodies called as.
teroids, more than a hundred of which
have been discovered and named, but of
which nothing more is known or can be
known than that they exist, and have their
own proper orbits more or less eceen-
trio. Some of them are so small that
their entire surface would not equal
some OF our countries. 1t is probable
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

During the month 1,13l visits of inspection
were made and 2,0Si boilers examined Il .92g
externally and 622 internally; while go were
tested with hydraulic pressure. The defects
discovered were $50, of which 207 were re.
garded as dangerous. Furnaces in bad con.
dltlon Sd dangerous. We have often called
attention to the fact that manufacturers in
providing themselves with boiler power do
not look beyond present wants If their
business increases and new machinery Is
added, they instruct their engineer to run at
an increased pressure, and the boilers are often
forced beyond their safe ability. Tie severe
firing necessary burns and comforts the fur
mace sheets. This practice furnishes many of
the cases designated in these reports as " Fur
naces out of shape" Abundance of boiler
power and slow combustion is true economy.
Fractures 45-19 dangerous. Many of these
arise from the same cause as that which oc-
caslons furnaces out of shape: too small
steam room and heavy firing. Burned plates
45-7 dangerous. Blistercd plates 152-29dan-
gerous. Cases of Deposit Of Sediment l44-22
dangerous. lncrustation and Scale, 1878
dangerous. External Corrosion, SILL dan
gerous. Internal Corrosion, 25-13 danger
Gus: Internal Growing, l5-7 dangerous.
Water Gauges defective, 25-9 dangerous
Blowout defective, ll-5 dangerous. Safety
Valves overloaded and in unsafe condition, 81
IL dangerous Pressure Gauges defective,
ll7-l6 dangerous. By dangerous we mean
unreliable, and consequently unsafe to run
by. The variations were such in some
cases that the indicated pressure was
so much less than the actual pressure
that the limit of safety had been
passed, Gauges require frequent cxamina-
tion and testing. Boilers without Gauges, 46
Il dangerous. The latter was dangerous
from the fact that the pressure was high, and
the engineer depended entirely on the Safety
Valve, and the sound of the steam as it
issued from the upper try cock" Deficiency
OF water Ill dangerous. Cases Of broken
braces and stays, loose braces, pins out, etc,
5S-24 dangerous, Some Of these were found
in boilers where the engineer had made an
inspection only few days before, and he
Knew that everything was in good order"
and was good deal put out because we in.
sisted upon having the boilers cold, so that
thorough inspection might be made. Boilers
condemned as unfit for use, IL
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

THE question is often asked by careful
mothers: " What will remove grass stains
from children's clothing" An exchange
says that simply wetting and rubbing
the stained cloth In cold water will re-
move all traces of the grass. Fruit stains
will disappear on the application of boil
ing hot water. No soap should be used
in either case.
To RESTORE linen that has long been
stained, rub the stains on each side with
wet brown soap. Mix some starch to
thick paste with cold water, and spread
it over the soaped places; then expose
the linen to the sun and air, and IL the
stains have not disappeared in three or
four days rub off the mixture, and re-
peat the process with fresh soap and
starch. Afterward dry IL; wet 1t with
cold water and put it into the wash.
For whitening scorched linen, it is
often sufficient to wet 1t with soapsuds
and lay II in the sun. Another method
is, where milk is plentiful, to put one
pound of white soap into a gallon of
milk, and boil the scorched article in IL.
Another plan is to squeeze out the juice
of two middle-sized onions, which is
boiled in half pint of vinegar, with one
ounce OF white soap and two ounces of
cool to the scorched part, and when dry
washed off with clean water.
ROAD DUST. Road should be
gathered before the season closes. This
is often the most convenient absorbent
the farmer can command, and few
barrels of it will save large amount of
ammonia in the hennery, the privy and
the stable. Hens should have large
open box full of it under cover, where
they may dust themselves at their
pleasure. 1t is an excellent thing to
have in the stable, and when saturated
with urine makes valuable fertilizer.
The tineness of the dust, continually
ground by the iron tires and horse-shoes,
is one cause of its favorable action upon
crops. That gathered from clay soil is
best-indeed, sand, whether from the
road or elsewhere, is of but little use as
deodoriZer or absorbent. Agri-
cuLtuTtst.
REMEDY EoR Poison BY IvY.-It seems
to me that Z read all kinds of cures for
ivy poison except the right one. l have
always endeavored to keep it before the
public, but have failed 1t is to dissolve
sugar of lead, bit the size of hazel
nut, in half a teacup of sweet milk or
warm water. Apply warm as can be
borne easily with soft, linty piece of
linen rag. Three or four applications
are sufficient to effect cure. If the
poison is on the face and nearing the
eyes or mouth, this astringent wash may
be constantly applied. 1t is a marvellous
cure, and by watching closely one can
see the fevered blisters turn from white
to yellow during the application This
remedy for ivy poison should prevent
great deal of suffering. 1t is well where
a member of family is easily poisoned
to keep sugar of lead in the house all the
time. Let it be labeled and kept where
it can be found the moment it is wanted
Keep it well wrapped up, that it may not
lose its strength.-Oor. Ohio Farmer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
Reward.-I viii give 500 for any case Of

Reward.-I will give 500 for any case of
esh bone muscle allmen like rheumatism, Bruise,
SPAWN, Strain or Lameness, upon either man ami.
NAL, which the Mexican Mustang Lniment will not
cure when used according to directions Near years
has proved It to be the most wonderful remedy for
Neuralgia, Burns, swelllnge, Enlarged Joints, Hoof
ALL Screw Worm, Sting, Caked Breasts, etc. ever dis.
covered. Who will let horse limp when Mustang
Linlment will cure It? Who will let child cry and
suffer from bruises chilblans when the Mustang
will prevent III Who will pay large doctors bills when
tey buy Mexican Liniment for 50 cts. and SIC
II is wrapped IN steelplate label, signed &c. W.
westbrook, Chemist" VIM. +. Evcrson. Agent
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
Fever and A9ue, UhIII Fever. E,c.


few months after having commenced the
manufacture Of DR.. Plerce's Golden Medical
discovery the proprietor began TO receive
numerous letters from all parts Of the West
ern and Southern States bestowinp the most
unbounded praise upon II for having promptly
cured the writer's OF their friends OF Fever and
Ague, or other forms Of miasmatic or malari-
Gus diseases. He was repeatedly urged TO
make known the wonderful virtues OF the
Discovery in the cure OF Ague and kindred
diseases. He always replied that IL was not
Intended for cure ALL" and should he rec
ommend II TO people as remedy for so many
different forms and classes OF disease he
feared those who had never tested its virtues
would at once class II among the numerous
humbugs Of the day. This answer was salts
factory TO no one; they argued that the whole
country ought to know II at once, and ex-
pressed their astonishment at his Indifference
to the subject. His ear and heart being at all
times open 10 the call Of suffering humanity,
he has at last, after having received testimony
from hundreds who have been speedily cured
by II, and many Of them after quinia and all
the usual means had failed, consented to make
the matter known.
NEWMAN, JEFF. Co., Kan, Jan. 6, 1873.
DR.. PIERCE:
Dear Sir-Having used few bottles of
your Golden Medical Discovery, and believing
II to be the very best medicine for Chills and
Fever, | wish to buy it by the dozen. Please
give me your price for 1t.
REV. THOS. O'RIELLY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

THE GREAT MEDICAL REFORMATION
The Satanic Theory that preparations
which intlame the brain are, in any sense
of the word, re,nedies has been OUelthyO,on,
and can Reper be re-6stdbliShed. The wonder
full effects which have attended the use
of DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs as
an antidOte to the causes of disease and
cure for every controllable ailment
have demonstrated the utter fallacy of
the doctrine that alcohol is tonic as
well as a stimuIdnt The new and in
comparable Vegetable Remedy which
has superseded the death-draught of rum
bitters is as free from every intoxicating
element as the dew of Heaven, yet see
how it is invigorating the nervous, re-
lieving the bilious curing the dyspeptic,
purifying the blood of the scrofulous,
strengthening the debilitated, arresting
premature decay, and replacing despond-
ency and weakness with cheerfulness
and activity. Truly grand Medical
Revolution is in progress. As
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
Certificate for Farmers to Sign.

HooPsTowE, H., Aug &C. 1874.
MIR. "RURAL"-SR: All the canvassers that
have come this way of late, when they take an
order for a farm windmill, sewing-machine, or
similar goods, demand that the farmer sign the
following certificate:
For the purpose of obtaining credit, -
certify that - owns in own name e-
acres of land, with - acres improved, worth
s. over all membranes. - own s.
worth OF personal property over and above all in
What is the particular use of this papers
SIGNER.
The point is, that the signer guarantees
that, at the time, he is good for the debt
and, failing in this, becomes a criminal,
and is liable to be sent to the Peniten-
tiary, for not less than year, for obtain
ing goods under false prctenses. A bet
ter way is to do as he has done before
do without the goods until the money is
ready, and then the same goods may be
purchased at 90 to 30 per cent less, and
all this trouble is avoided. If you want
q sewing-machine let your wife wait
year and get along as before, and not
put her husband in an unpleasant posi-
tion, and in the end make the machine
cost him two prices. One of my neigh
bors took this course, and few weeks
since presented his wife with first-class
machine for $3.50, while another has
just paid his note, given year ago, for
no better machine at 1856, and to do this
a part of the money had to be borrowed.
There is an economy of purchase as well
as an economy of labor that must have
the attention of the farmer. The pur-
chasing power of farmers note is about
one-half that of ready cash; and, so long
as.he makes use of it, so long is he the
subject of the wicked monopolist. Few
IN In not aNNa tl,nN h.a.F u,
memoranda attached thereto, but many
times at great sacrifice; and no true wife
will consent that her husband shall sign
such paper for the purpose of giving
her a sewing-machine, buggy, organ,
or farm windmill for pumping, or new
reaper for himself.
A little attention to these matters will
make no small difference in the years
result. The other day banker told me
that he held large number of these
farmers notes, with certificates attached,
and that he considered them the best
kind of security In this case they we're
given for sewing-machines, and the agent
(O borrowed money on them, and paid
cash in hand for the machines, getting a
large discount-much larger than he paid
for the use of the money. And for cash
in hand he made sales on private terms
most astonishingly low; billing the goods
at the usual price, but taking a much
smaller sum.-RuraI, IN Chicago Tribune
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

because they are more readily protected
from mice and other vermin than when
widely scattered, and IL sown early in
spring the chances Of success are equally
good. There is no good reason why
every farmer should not raise all the or
binary kinds of timber required for use
upon the farm. 1t is no more difficult to
raise trees than corn, but the first require
little more time to bring them to
marketable or useful age.-N. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

Founded on Rock!-The disappointed ad
venturers who have from time to time attempted TO
run their worthless potions against PLANTATION BIT
TKRs vow that they cannot understand what founda
ton there is for its amazing popularity. The expana
tion is simple enough. The reputation of the world
renowned tonic is founded upon Rock, the Rock OF
EXPERIENCE
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

Ladies Desire What Men Admire.-And
this little thing is beauty What do we say is beautl'
fu2 A transparent complexion and a luxurious head
OF hair. What will produce these? Iagnns Magnolia
Balm will make any lady Of thirty appear but twenty;
and Lyons Kathairon will keep every hair in its
place. and make 1t grow like the April grass 1t pre-
vents the hair from turning gray, eradcates Dandru
and s the nnest Hair Dressing in the world, and at
only half ordinary cost II you want to get rid OF
sallowness, Pmples Ring.marks Moth-patches, etc,
don't forget the Magnolia Balm, ladies.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

WILLHoFT's ToNIol-UNFAILING AND IN
FALLIBLBl-This great Chill Tonic cures
Chlls without the Intervention ofdoctOrs and
their bills. No consulting visit-no prescrip-
tions 10 be fllled-no huge bills, entailing
pecuniary embarrassments, added to loss Of
health. 1t is the friend Of the poor man,
because 1t enables him to earn living, and
OF the rich, because 1t prepares him TO enjoy
his wealth. This great boon TO mankind Is
cheap, safe and prompt. WHEELocK, FINLAY
Il Co, PropTietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

We hear very favorable encomiums regard.
ing the Elmwood and Warwick Collars manu-,
factured by the Narragansett Collar Company
These collars have linen facing, and owing to
the popularity of cut are most comfortable
and neat-ttting articles. The edges of the
collars are folded in underneath all around
thus strengthening the collar and preventing
the points from turning up. We recommend
these collars TO our friends-FdShiOn article
". Y. Evening Mall.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

$40 to $1,000 invested in Wall street often
leads TO a fortune. Pamphlet with explana-
tions and statistics Of Railroads, Stocks, Bonds,
&c, with other valuable information, mailed
on receipt of 30 cents. Address Alex. Froth-
ingl am & Co., Bankers and Brokers, ~ Wall
street, New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
WISHART'S
Pine Tree TarCOrdial

II ia now ffteen years since Ihe attention OF the
public FIRST called by DR. L. Y c. Wishart 10 this
wonderful remedy and 80 well has il stood the test OF
time that to-day Il not only has the confidence OF the
entire community, but n more frequently prescribed
by physicians in their practice than any other pro.
principle OF the Pine Tree obtaihed by peculiar
process In the distillation Of the Tar by which its
highest medicinal properties are yetalned. For the
following Complaints.in1 Of the Lungs,
Coughs. Sore Throat and breast BronchltiA Consump-
ton. Liver Complaint, Weak Stomach Disease of the
Kidneys, Urinary Complaints Nervous Debility. Dys'
pepsia and diseases arising from impure condition
OF The boodhere is no remedy In the world that has
been used 50 successfully or can show such number
the estimation in which this sovereign remedy Ia held
BY those who have used II.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

ALL the advancement in science, art and
civilization has not prevented children from
kicking holes through the toes Of their shoes.
Only SILVER TIPS prevent this. Try them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

ANNA S. GETsINGER, of Honesdale, Pa,
writes the following: "After suffering for
nearly two years from neuralgia in the breast,
passing up into the throat, face and head,
was entirely cured and restored TO health by
using DR.. L. Q. &. Wlsharts Pine Tree Tar
Cordial"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
OPTICS NEW BOOKS.

THE COMING WAVE; or The Hidden
Treasure of High Rock. I6mo., Illus. ST.. 80.
SUNNY SHORES; or Young America in
Italy and Austria. I6mo., Illus. $3.50.
Either volume sent postpaid receipt of the price.
LEE s. SHEPARD. Publishers,
Roston.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

WEDDINGS often leaveEthe old familiar
hearts and places as haunted and empty
as funerals. They are the funerals of
old associations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
Ladlo. Desire what Men Admiro.-

The NORTHwEsTERN HORSE NAIL Co.'S
Finished" Nail is the hest in the world
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
From st. Louis. Mo.

DIR. WIsnART. PHILADKLPHIA: Dear Slr-nuring
AVisit TO Philadelphia some three years ago wassu
fering from severe cold and was induced 10 take a
bottle of your Pine Tree Tar Cordial which had the
effect Of curing me In few days have used II In
my family since, and OF the opinion that II
severe and painful congh II the puncatlon OF this
will he OF any service are AZ liberty 10 IL.
Yours respectfully
JOHN HODNEfT, St. Louis, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18
Report of the InspectIons

Made 6y the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company during the month
Of June, 1878.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-09-18

Livingstone is Dead !
For 30 yenrs MILLIONS have fntenty watched his
PERfLous yet HEROIC STRUGGLES and GRAND TRI-
rMPHsi and now they eagerly desire the Complete
Ltfe-EistOry of this tcorld.T TeHOlrled HERO and
BENEFAcToR, which unfolds also the CURIosITIEs
md WEALTH of WILD and WONDERFUL country.
We publish JUST THAT HISTORY from his BIRTH TO
MS BURIAL. Noo ready. 1000 agents tDdnted qaicLly
one agent sold IS4 FIRST size ddVs; another, 1a6 first
rerk For particulars address H. a. W. BLACKGURN,
&c tirisMDll Detroit. Mich