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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The first newspaper printed in Somerset
County WAS the "Somerset Journal" estab-
lished Thursday. May Is, 1923. 1t was
printed at Norridgewock, at two dollars per
year, by Edes & Copeland. 1t was folio OF
sixteen broad columns, the whole sheet being
but 1913 by % inches and printed from long
primer type.-Somerset Reporter.
Mr.. Edes soon went out of the paper, and
is now publishing the Observer at Dover.
Mr.. Copeland now lives a. Calais. Mr..
Nathaniel Littlefeld of Hallowell, now con-
nected with the Kennebec Journal office, was
an apprentice under Edes and Copeland, in
the Somerset Journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

Hon. VIM. ID. Bishop, President of the
New York, New Haven & Springfield Rail-
road, with portion of his family arrived in
town yesterday afternoon and is the guest of
Speaker Blaine.
President Bishop is on a pleasure trip,
travelling in his own private car, and will
probably extend his journey as far east as
Halifax. He is one of the most successful
Bailroad Presidents in the country, He was
formerly member of Congress from the New
Haven District and is still ranked as one Of
the leading and most influential Democrats in
that State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

WasEburn's Last Sensation drew anothe,
large audience at Norombega Hall last even.
ing, and, as on Tuesday evening, gave per
feet satisfaction. So many and so varied are
the attractions this company offers, that il
would require more space than we can spare
to particularize them, and we can but echo
the general sentiment of the audiences by
saying that it is the best variety company tina,
ever appeared in the city.-Baagor Whag
18th.
At Granite Hall to-uipht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
NEBRASKA.

Omaha, II. A telegram from Fit. Fetter-
man, Wyoming, 10th, says corporal and six
men. acting as guard for hay contractors, re-
ports being attacked by 90 Indians this morn
ing.
The Arrapahoe Indians have been charging
around Contract camp for several days, but
no soldiers hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
OHIO.

Cleveland, II. Gen. Garfield denies the
story that his private secretary had been on
the rolls Of the House of Representatives
without performing public duty. Garfield
says that his private corr espondence has not
been done at the public exsense; whatever
aid of this kind he has had has been paid out
Of his own pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
LOUISIANA.

New Orleans, IL. The steamer Gladiola,
hence for Jefferson, Tex, struck snag Tues
day night at Hyams, broke in two and sank
Immediately. She is a total loss. part of
the cargo was saved, damaged. Boat insured
for SIC, Oo0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
KENTUCKY.

Louisville, II. Daniel Matheney was shot
at Harrodsburg to-day by James Slaughter,
| for criminal intimacy with his wife, which the
victim admitted The entire Harrodsburg
bar have volunteered to defend Slaughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The Court Stenographer's report of the
libel suit, Llewelyn Powers vs.. Theodore
Carey, editor and publisher of the Aroostook
Times, tried at the last February term, has
been published by Mr.. Carey and makes a
book of 800 pages. Mr.. Carey evidently thinks
it interesting reading, although he was
beaten in the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

In the neighborhood Of C. X Evans, China, a
sly old fox has caught about twenty i've hens
belonging to different persons, at different
times this summer. Some persons have seen
the chap and pursued him, and in one instance
rescued the hen. Here is q chance for some
sportsman to make himself agreeable to the
egg-raisers of China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
PORTLAND.

Portland, II. The new steamship Eleono-
ra, of the Me. Steamship Co.'S line, bound
from New York to this city, became disabled
off Captains Island and hoisted signal for
aid. Steamer Narragansett saw the signal
and by request took off the passengers and
freight and carried them into Stonington.
The difficulty was with TIE boiler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
tHarrieb.

In China llth inst, at the residence of {. X i.
Evans, Jonathan Ward ofFairfield to Mrs. Clariu :
da Haskell of China.
In Cambridge, 9th inst, s. Theodore lowell of
Bucksport, to Miss Lizzie Boynton OF Cambridge.
In Charleston, 2lst ult., Charles A. Lcavtt OF
Palmyra, to Miss Octavia Jordan of Charlie ston.
In Auburn llth inst, +. n. Macann, to Nj So
Hattie A. Hawks, both of Minot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

After the ceremonies OF installation, the
retiring n. g., j. w. Toward, was made the
recipient of splendid 7. V. Grands collar
and jewel, as token of the respect in which
he is held by the members of the lodge and
for the faithful manner in which he has per-
Gates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

business Thursday night, and seized twenty
quarts of intoxicating liquor, without any
'process of law" whatever 1t is feared that
the whole lot will be Indignantly returned by
the thief on account of its quality. Ivory and
his family are sojourning at the sea shore on
the profits of the preceding season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The survivors of our Maine regiments love
to recall the memories of the campaigns when
they fought the foes of the old flag, and some
of them form associations, and every year
hold Reunions, to renew face to face, the
friendships formed amid dangers and hard
ships such as fall to comparatively few Of
civilized mankind to experience. These re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The editorial party will leave Wolfboro' for
Alton Bay by steamer, this mornings then
they take the Boston & Maine train for Dover,
N. H., and Portland, arriving at the latter
place in season for the Kennebecers to reach
their homes to- night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

1t would be an excellent thing for the city
fathers to authorize the Superintendent of
burying grounds to transplant at least two
hundred ornamental and shade trees in Mt
Pleasant the coming autumn. The city has
never expended as much toward preserving
and ornamenting that cemetery as it has re-
ccived, by the sum of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

1t is expected that the CONNIE Grafton of
the 3lst anniversary of the introduction of
Odd Fellowship into Maine, in Portland, on
the 10Th of August next, will be very ex-
tensive and impressive demonstration, az
nearly every subordinate Lodge and En-
campment in the jurisdiction has indicated
a purpose to participate in the display.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The First National Bank of Fairfield was
organized Tuesday. President, Henry Kel-
ley; Directors, Henry Kelley, David Wick
cry, Ezra Totman, Orrison Burrll, Nahum
Totman, Heman Whipple, and Stephen Can
non. Calvin G. Totman, committee to secure
the bonds and start the Bank. Cash capital
$50, 000 cashier not chosenyet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
CANADA.

Niagara, Ont, II. The yacht Foam which
left Toronto Saturday evening, was found to
day three miles out, with only three feet Of
mast out of water. The crew of nine persons
is given up as lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, II. The following are the
conditions of the crops in this State. Wheat
about an average. The average of oats is
fair the crop being short only in few places.
Barley is light but rye is an average yield.
Winter wheat is already harvested and it is
generally good. There is also good yield
of hay. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The Augusta Cold Water Templars will
elect their officers for the ensuing quarter,
this afternoon, and therefore full attend
ance is desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

1t is expected that Hon. b. f. Butler will
attend commencement at Colby University,
this year. 1t will be his first attendance at
commencement since he was a student there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
TEX AS.

Galveston, H. On the 18th inst. Major
Jones with 81 men fought a war party of In
dams numbering l25 in Lost Valley, killing
and wounding others, and losing killed
and wounded, and 10 horses killed and
wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Cincinnati Produce Marker.

Cincinnati. July II, 1871.
PORk-1rm, at $50 COG.
LARD--steam IL hall1s: kettle, 1913.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 71.9; clear rib sides
9A clear sides I01 1l0.
BACON-shoulders s'.a1a; clear rib sides 10 =
10 "a clear sides Il-alI.
WHISkEY-94-a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

Field strawberries are a failure in many
parts of the State this year. The unusually
cold, wet season is probably responsible for
il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

New York. July II, 1874.
EVENING REPORT.

EVENlHu hEPORTs
Money easy at 2a3 per cent.
Sterling quiet and steady at 4s69aisG for 60 days
| As l1a4S9I4 for demand
Customs receipts 1854 600.
Imports of dry goods for the week, q ,e54, Us
Amount marketed, 81 ,405, $50.
Gold dull but firm at 97sal0
Specie engagements for to-morrow's steamers,
100000 Id gold coin and $4,000 In silver.
The Assist Treasurer paid ont to-day $4,000
on account of interest and So, 900 in payment of
bonds.
The rates for carrying were 2al per cent.
Business of the gold exchange bank:
Gold balances 1919 POI
Gross clearances II $50 600
Currency balances 452472
State bonds dull.
Government bonds firm.
1t is said that German sindicto is organizing
with the purpose of Offering to take $4,000, 900 of
the new SIS, with a call on the remainder-ninety
days.
Stocks steady and firm.
Clearing House Statement:
Currency Exchange, So, 49, 67
Currency Balances, 1891 537
Gold Exchange, 6,3s2 6s5
Gold Balances, G95 ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

The anniversary of the settlement at Pop
ham will be held on Saturday, August goth,
under the auspices of Bath gentlemen and a
committee of the Maine Historical Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Odd Fellowship.

Odd Fellowship.
The officers of Asylum Lodge, No. 20, l..
0. .. f.. of this city, were installed by D..
d. G. NJ. VIM. f. Hogan of Bath assisted by
n. E. Morse as G. W, j. T. Gannett as G..
s., J. NJ. Taylor as G.. Mar, M. S. Wads-
worth as G. Treas. The officers installed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Local anu State Mems.

Those in this vicinity who have sharp eyes
think they can see in bold letters midway on
the comets tail, the word--Adamson's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
EGKAMS IN GENERAL.

President Grant gave a reception at Sara
toga yesterday.
Robert Bonner has given $1,000 to the Yale
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Contains 100 Acres,

and more II deiired. Well wooded, well fenced.
smooth, can all be moved with machine. The stills
OF buildings nearly all cedar, In good repair and
of living water in pasture, house and barn. Two
orchards. Poor health the reason for selling
3w26s Z. X. EvANS, Proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax H. The war ship Doris has ar
rived from Gibraltar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
WEATHER..
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. :
Washington, ID. c., July Is.
For New England and the Middle States,
generally clear weather will prevail, with
south or west winds, no decided rise of tenn
perature and falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
The Mild Power Cures
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifics,

HAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
IL experience, an entire success. Simple prompt
efficient and reliable, They are the only medi.
cines perfectly adapted to popular use-so simple
that mistakes cannot be made in using them; so
harmless as TO be free from danger; and so efficient
as TO be always reliable. They have the highest
commentator from all, and will always render
satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
NEW BRUNSWICK.

st. John, II. The Dominion Board Of
Trade adjourned Thursday with banquet at
the Victoria Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
DifD.

In Emblem, 9Th inst, Mrs Philena, wife of r. f.
Boothby, aged Al years May ., infant Oft. +.
and Philena Boothby.
In Scion. 9th inst, Mrs. Elsie Il. Paul. wife of
VIM. X. Paul, aged 81 years. ii months, II days.
In Madison, 4th inst, VIM. NJ. Henderson, aged
fl wears months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, II. The reunion of the r. I.
Veteran Association occurred at Rocky Point
to-day. About GOO Veterans were present,
and people attracted by the occasion num-
bered several thousand. The day was SPLEEN
did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
MASS ACIIUSETTS.

Salem, IL. Daniel II. Hammer of Peabody
while bathing with party Of fellow excur-
sionists yesterday, was drowned. He leaves a
wife and ) children.
Boston, Il.
The following are summaries of to. day s
racing at Mystic Park First race was won
by Effie, the second by Jasper and the running
raee,by Eclair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, II. The Changers have
commenced loading new wheat for the East
ern market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

For THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, July
l5 1874.
NORTHERN CATTLE.
PRICES.
On 100 pounds dressed weight - Beef, Tallow
and Hide
Good oxen, $40 25al0 rs
Fair to good, 81 5Osl0 90
Second quality, IS 00a9 %
Third quality, So j0a7 so
Few pairs premium bulocks sll 00all 50
WESTERN CATTLE.
Prices on live weight
Extra, so called, 7.a7a4c
Good to PRIME 6l2a1-c
Light to iair 6-a6kc
Slim, 4-a5lac
STORE CATTLE AND WORKING OXEN.
None in the market A few slim cattle We're tax
en- to KILL
NEW MILCH COWS.
Not an elaborate call for mich cows many per-
sous havi1g supplied themselves earlier In the
season.
One and calf sold for $50 new mich cow
and calf, $50, and cows and calves at an average
of : 10 per head.
VEAL CALVES.
The supply remains very much the same as last
week.
b ordinary calves sold at SO per head, by A.
Ne quote at s6al2 per head. as to size and quail
ity.
There were only lGo pigs offered OF last week IS
Fat hogs from the West have advanced d cent
per 10.
POULTRY.
Poultry is firm at quotations owing to detention
of stock trains from the West, which improves call
for other provisions.
We quote best chickens and turkeys at I5c ordi-
nary to medium, IA lie.
NORTHERN SHEEP.
Prices sheared sheep Sat &C per H. or 81 so a 7
head a few fancy shcepS-al0c per ID. Spring
lambs eta 9l0c per b.
hides, PELTS &c.
Hidss-7ls sSc v ID. Country Hides, al Lee v
10.
Calf Skins-l2is also T. Il.
Dairy sklns,-75c.
| Pclts- each.
| Lamb skins soc.
>heared skins, soc.
| Naturalization, 5c country, -94Kc.
Fat hogs-live 6%a7c per n
Store pigs 7-a1'4c at Wholesale; 9-a7l9c at re.
tail.
Columbia county sp ing spring pigs at a--c per
H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Large Stock Farm For
Sale.

On the East side of the Lake, half way from
China Village to South China, on one of the most
pleasant roads in the State. A Friends meeting
house and school house ON the farm. Within four
miles of four villages and nine churches. Said
farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
NEW JERSEY.

Newark, II. George Gray was killed and 9
others injured by their wagon being smashed,
last evening, by train on the Lackawana
railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
PENNSYLVA ANA.

Harrisburg, II. Mrs. Barbara De Hart
aged l0l years and months, died on Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Six Per Cent Bonds,

OF the Bangor City Loan to aid the construction
of the Penobscot kcnnebec Railroad, maturing
October 1874, may now be exchanged for the
Maine Central Seven Per Cent Con-
solidateG Mortgage Bonds,
at % dollars for n hundred at the Office of the
Treasurer. j. 5 CUSHING Treasurer
Maine Central Railroad Company.
Augusta, July 10, 1874. julyl1-ttlocti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

II the Office of the chief officer Of the Maine
Central was in the vicinity of the Kennebec
Journal Office, he would order the locomotive
that "steams up" daily near Court street, and
sends its exceedingly disagreeabe smoke in
to every Office and room in the vicinity, to
"d-quick.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
unions are seasons of pleasure such as only

unions are seasons of pleasure such as only
brave men and heroes can enjoy. As the
years roll on, the number Of these survivors
| will constantly grow smaller, ard bye and bye
the last one will have passed away. Joy to
them in all Of their Reunions they were the
brave men of the State when the nation
needed such men they are the best citizens
now, when soldiers are no longer needed.
Personal.
Mark Twains family is at Mt. Desert.
Mark, himself, is on tangent to Mt Katah-
din.
Col. Hutchinson, who has just been ap-
pointed Judge of the Chelsea Police Court, is
son of the late Col. Hutchinson of Athens
in this State, for many years well known
member of the bar.
S. c. Whitehouse Esq. and family, went to
Squirrel Island yesterday, for the season.
Capt. James M. Andrews of Biddeiord has
contracted to furnish the granite foundation
for large building to be erected in New
York city by the proprietors of the N. Y.
Evening Post.
Rev. C. A. Mason, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church at Kittery, has resigned.
Mr.. Joseph Griffin, printer, of Brunswick,
called upon his friend G.. V. Edes, printer,
at Dover, few days ago. The two had not
met before since Mr.. Edes left Mr.. Griffin's
office as journeymen printer more than fifty
years ago!
Rev. A. II. Morrill, of Harper's Ferry, for
merly of Maine, will occupy the Free Baptist
pulpit tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

Many persons have doubtless noticed that
the fruit on some of their current bushes is
premsturely ripening or, precisely speak
ing, reddening. This change of color is
caused by tiny yellow worm gnawing the
fruit, and is no part of the process Of ripen-
ing. Between the leaf worm and the fruit
worm what are the current bushes coming
to9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
Wanted!

4 YOUNG MAN to drive a grocers team, and
~ werk in the store. Apply at the journal Of
fee julylS-ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
First Class Board
Nursery Girl Wanted.

ONE who is used to the care of children. Apply
~ Immediately at the ONCE of subscriber or at
residence, Western avenue.
A. II. CHAMBERLAIN, Dentist.
iulyllttf
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Boston Stock List.
Brighton Live Stock Market.

Boston, July lG, 1874.
Bost on 4 Maine, l07-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18
FAMILY CASES.

l With 81 Large Three Drachm Walls,
ROSEWOOD CASE, and Humphreys,
Homeopathic Mentor, New Book IL 90
With b Large Three Drachm Walls.
MOROCCO CASE, and Specific Homo
opathic Manual. 10 90
With IS Large Three DrAchm Walls.
MOROCCO CASE, and Specific Home-
opathic Manual, 500
4 With 30 Large Three Drachm Walls,
MOROCCO CASE, and Specific Home.
opathic Manual, 90
) With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls,
PAPER CASE, and Specific Homeopath.
c Manual, 500
Single large Walls, Soc and 90
Sent by mail express, free, on receipt Of price.
Address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-18

No. Cures. Prices in Bores.
l Fcvers, CONGESTION inflammation, %
Worms, Worm Fever, worm Collie, %
Crylng-colic, or Teething of Infants "a
DiarrhGa, Children or Adults "a
Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Collie, n
Cholera.Morbus, Vomiting, 25
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, 2s
Neuralgia, ToOthache Faceachc, VI
Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo 81
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, 25
IL . Suppressed, or Irregular Periods, p
II Leucorrhea, TO PrOfiIse Periods, %
ID Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing, 2i
II Eruptions, salt Rheum, Eryspelas, %
ID Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, rs
10 Fever and Ague. Chills, Fever Agues, SO
II Piles, Blind or Bleeding, 50
is Opthalmy, and sore or Weak Eyes 50
10 Catarrh, acute or chronic, Influenza, 80
20 WhoopngcOugh, Violent Coughs, 50
u Asthma, Oppressed Breathing 81
p Ear Discharges, Impaired Hearing, 80
- Scrofula, Enlarged Glands, Swellings, so
"a General Debility, Physical Weakness, 80
% Dropsy and Scanty SecretiOns, 80
20 Sea Sickness. Sickness from Riding, 81
~ Kidney Disease, Gravel, 50
- Nervous Debility, Involuntary Dis
charges, l 90
20 Sore Mouth, Canker, so
80 " Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed, 50
81 " Painful Periods, Hysteria, 81
~ g." Su1erings at Change OF Life, 0G
33 Epilepsy, Spasms, st. Vitus Dance, / 20
"a Diphtheria, liberated Sore Throat, 50
- Chronic COMPOSITIONS, and EruptiOns, SC
Price in Walls. large size and l M
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-24
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PLAYFULNEss oF ANlMALs.

The Cancer Moenas play with little
round stones and empty shells, us
cats do with cork or small ball.
Dogs, particularly young ones, are
cArriel away with the impulse, roll
ing over and chasing each other in
circles, soizing and shAking objects as
if in anger, and enticing even their
masteys to join in the game. Horses,
in freedom, gallop hither and thitlrer,
snort and paw the air, advance to
their groom, sop suddenly short, and
again dash off at speed,
A horse belonging to one Of the
large brewing establishments in Lon
don, at which a great number Of pigs
were kept, used frequently to scatter
the grains on the ground with his
mouth, and as soon rs q pig came
within his reach, he would seize it
without irjury, and plunge it into the
water-trough, The hare will gAmbol
round in circles, tumble over, and fly
here and there. Brehn witnessed
one which, playing the most singular
antics with twelve others, cour3ing
around them, feigning death, and
again springing up, seemed to Illus
trate the old saying Of "nad as 4
March hare.
The same thing occurs with rab-
bits, and many others of the ro-
dentia; and on warm days fish may
be seen gamboling about in shoal
water. Carp, in early morning, while
the mist still hangs ON the water,
wallow in the shadows, exposing their
broad backs above the surface.
Nhalos, as described by Scoresby,
are extremely frolicsome, and in then
play leap twenty feet out OF the water,
Small birds chase each other about ia
play, but perhaps the conduct of the
crane and the trampeter is the most
extraordinary.
The latter stands on one leg, hops
about in the most eccentric manner
and throws somorsets. 1t is called
the "mad bird" on account of these
s.ngularisie5. The crane expands itf
wings, runs round in circles, leaps
and throwing little stones and piece.
Of wood in the air, enleavors to catcl
them again, or, pretenls to avoic
them, rs il afraid.