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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

PERENNIAL PEAs.-Wha else Won d.
IN the garden this spring, do not forget 70
plant a few seeds of Perennial Peas. Tbey
do not flower the first season, but with orcIi-
nary care in hoeing and manuring. the nIants
increase IN beauty each year. They are
perfectly hardy, though a slight covering of
coarse stable manure, put on in the fall. Gives
them good start in the spring.
One variety in our garden is very nrettv
ana Its clusters of bright, rose-colored flow
ers are borne in great profusion in early
summer If no seed is allowed to mature
you can be sure of finding some flowers for
bouquets throughout the season.
Ihe plants are easily trained in any desired
form, bat cheap and lavorite mode of Ours
Is to sarround them with hemlock brush four
Ieet high and set in the ground so closely as
TO form a sort of circular hedge. This can
De trimmed evenly On the top, and at first. is
rather ornamental Of itself; bat the leaves
soon fall of, leaving a fine network of
branches to support the vines. which are
soon covered with mass Of rosy bloom.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

ouCCEssIUL FARMING--Some brilliant ex-
amples Of successful farming are riven in .
letter from Webster City, Iowa. A Javvar
bought :, 900 acres Of land near that Dloca
for $4,000, and Sowcd 1000 acres in
wheat In two years his net profits fr,r,
exceptionally good crops Of 35 200 bushels
the first year and 80 ,O00 the second. omou,+
ed to $4,000. ASwede, stricken in hcarrb
Went to the State with $3.50 in his pocket
and worked for wages until he was abIe
to bay few acres, which he planted IN
wheat. 4"
His first crop brought him in $4,000 or
iour times the value of the land, LEAVING
him with clear balance. after all Dayme,t9
were made, of $4,000. Then he sold bis
h!nd Tor $27 an acre, or So 400. maling
nIm richer by So, ,24O than when he had
started one year previously Another man
on twenty-Seyen-aere farm, found binse-
WIN nearly $1,000 clear profit at the end
OF the first season. In another case a rert.d
iarm OF AGO acres brought in. wifi, onJ,
halt a crop, sufficient to enable the tenant
20 purchase the land. These are some Of
the brighter sides of farming experienc,s
however; but unfortunately. all are nor ~
'uccessfu
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26
Animal Life,

Now that few entla-ia.., ,.,.
themselves to the trimming of a- 1--we 5'-fE
pronounced these dszpissj -. -.''' art a--,
teaehabls, wa need not bs go, q ale l-,
t7iag We read concerning the s-.- ..',.'. at s-y.
animal kingdom. Wi,hvgt Go. 7.'..y lie
we relate the following ,.. 's' a.ag g
scarcely less obnoxious m, - s-t,
"'af's persona. a farmer. -.e ca.
West of Scotland remarked .t,. ". ID a
on the surface Of the milk nh o.. '.. s.#a
often iutertered with. Al ST. '4''y pa.
thnt some Of her children iaI .,
warTnntable liberty Of dinain, ,'..
bread in it, bat she coglJ al 'se
confirm this suspicion; and h. ..,.'. g e
noticed strange little straar,. 80 .'...-.gy .3
edges Of the milk-Jas,ns. as r. r,.. ...- On lie
been dipped in and drawn or, ,''..s
mark. At last she di,c5,ar.t =, d, a7
The cream was stolen bv ms ,-... ....
upon the edges Of the ear,bs,.-'. 0-'.'
containing the mix. NJ. - .''s .-s
reach down to it, depth ag So. ,'
nor daring to attempt to rs a.r-
could never have climbed r, ~ -' .' a7
surface again, they dipped IN ~.
their long tails, drew them nm ,'..
the rich cream. and licked .a.-
rangement Of the basins. such ..-.. q. -
could not get upon the o., -. ..s a
an end to all further daa-sI..
Kind. Imagine the sen-ar5s-. .r.-
whose customary bowls Of ,.r. .'.
taken from these basins On -.
secret Of the creams digagn.ar-..
less narrowing is the eypsr..-..
which had fancy for res-f-..s
could not well Go 80 On a..=ur.
"AIch systematically got hs.l .r,....
away the young duckl.a-z ...-.
TO their mother. With % .s..r -.....
tie rats, the maternal E..s ..s .
were housed for tile a.-.- ...
which admitted ofn8 .a.r.--....
intruders. The rat~ rsr- M
cheated Of their prey. 0.
the mo,hCr-dlck and her .....-..
shrsuaed from iutru-..s -.
pretty PLAN Of engineering. .. f..
neaty successful In The
night they had czcagaeI -
below the outer edge If ,L-ar7- -
terror, and thus very us-.r. a..
Clciug any alarm. .-r. -.-.
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i Remarhahl- IIio,

A St, Petersburg cor
Hartford Post pryl-a. G.--
thus speaks of one Of The -
lures Of the late royal ma-a- z
"The most striking III. + d
three princezzez-yne Ike E--@
England, another her sister. t.s ..
press Of Russia, and -Ea -.l--
law Of the first, the f----. 81
Germany. The faces Of a- ---
gendeness, in-elli-1uce a--
Grand Duchess Marie wore. ---s
heavily embroidered. and from al-
hung a train Of c.a-e--eo.-ss --s
and edged with ermiae. On as-
tiara and q small crown %. -.a----
which hung g point lace vail, u
the largest diamond necklace u
composed of large, perfect diam
with a large drop attached. the "-
at twenty millions of dollars. l-s
her waist was covered wI-l a----
down the front OF her 5rls- "a
pearls. The bridegroom wore ID.
Of Russian officer The irs-s ana
the empress were of E.-1 1.a.'' -.
and jewels. sapphire and damon.
Crown Princes wore velvet l..--
ierci in gold. and rhe.r ls|--.
by those Of the o..--
aston was one which WI. .a-=
.ered with interest by al ""-
0rtunatc as to be present. and q
hose living in Russia or Eng .-.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

FkoBABIETIEs.-WLen you see a
man going home at two o,cIocl, - -.
tnU'hi,ls CO.. hi and know his wife is waiting mn
a mo-, =. - i.Rely TO be stormy When
bought unknown to hin, io,,ie us WE ne
HU"6sr a'sd lightning Wben = ~, - -OL
nome and inds no supper ready the GO TS
out aud his wife crusading. it IS Jilsl, -,
be e}or3y. ''Ae'S 20
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Cigars and Tohaocoe
LOOK WELL TO YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS
J0HN D. THOMAS,
Boot and Shoe Mako,

,IIaoLlllerslghed respectfully informs his M,
+iIeEous customers and the public rerrT,,ii,-
SHOES - Gf fPPepaEed atI 70 manufacture BOOTS ana
itLISsI french calf-Skin boots To t6e l.SJ5 ItiS
sh0Tfei9' IN IN tae VERY BEST MANNER. on the
like yyoTl, CO.. g. ana at as moderate prices as
AZ I.,% IsS W no no nave worn Boots and Shoes mad,
the sIIInerio iSlthient need no assurance as TO
easily - ,S III Putity OF my work, Others ,.,,,
give me fri iueGH @ OF the factif they wiIIonIv
~ Repairing of r. = 0 -, oClI ~ ihced
TbanI UIIiF1y ana ana in workmanlike manner
my IyCr al % ipT past layors feel confident that
"oIA ana prices will comm prI M - = ItdI LL
ce ana increase of the same. ~ q con
JOHN ID. THOMAS
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Absent with LeaYe.

4
miserable bed dreams, and kicked the bed
ciOGhcS all ot sideways. 1t VAS not yet
daylight, and tic r3y0 was darker than
printers ink. 1t v's almost darker than
the lIaathen Land. lad altogether forgot,
As ns"al, to fetch Up su"as matches the
night before, aad. Christopher CulUalbGS!
bat vas sleepy. it was that tina oE ra9rn-
arg when "a boy would good deal rather
sleep some more taan not, and I was SO
sleepy that il was with difficulty | got out
Of bel, also ] knew how severely roupb it
would 60 with luc if rolled over into sleeD
again, 50 cot ND frst and rub,.i INV, .,,e.
open afterwards. and then tried nv b.. for
TO find NY trousers and NV other sock.
Itwa, a r...ry.,. H.;ur .,,anaDei in our
family t..al auy. afj r3,II,-.-t net II ia my
head v,llr the, ...a.,,.t }.y o.tlIn.s me up -
early. Father seemed more kinder than
ever saw him before. and was rood natured
all over, and not in spot, Ike he used to be
on previous days. lie said tat a,, / was u
tolerabe good boy yesterday might be re-
warded to GO a fishing, and stay all dav;
and if didn't dive up tie COW and saw
some Wood before went, It would make no
80 N''I &c WOOL" Go IL hiSSeli
by and by Wei, then, some how l couldn't
figure it out whether it was a Joke or not,
because | knew shat If there was a man in
town as was a good jadg, of bad boys. my
father was lin. Some how 1 couldn't re-
member that | was any better yesterday than
the day before, bat / took his word for it.
rather than argue into fuss, for l knew
that To get to 70 a fSliDr vas to0 crocI ,
.iIl"S ior 10 lose % swallowed up my
"'e''Ni''It III i marry ana went over and Dor
Io"eu Ben spinner from MS mother and
We "G'e Oh IKE ''e h'$ht express. We
80 'lliD"s,' our "le"". u ana Blake low
- ,'i',' ''''Pou 20 "4s our worms
80 - i''''A7 "',"' lAey were magnIh-
CO. ~ - ''l''' ''o' intricate 10 arg De
Ill. -. ''7 - ""1'I I1cH anu /
''','' N'"''|-7 U reason we got |
nI -. 49, Ie" tomato cans Level tu-l, !
=; ga ~ ''.t1 cree ana steam
nc b.cl T. D-''- lou'',.- nave Ae'l
NJ "--s ''-S1 A'hu oi d beautiful
a-i-.IlO. -lo. ms "',en c'eEyt2ing IS hushed
. anu IL, S'Ien' as the church OF a week day. The
,,,o,.r,, ~, - -, ''.9 d. 4"I1' aS stone
r.. 80, ~ q ,'1l.,l'5 an" the waters OF /
a. :; me ''i',.l O"'""D' IN Dot /
,' - laI K cS-U'F. However, we soon .
s. St - ','S ''.Tc noe IN lonesome Bend and
c't'"eu our -'ltS IN, and then fshed, and
I,nd : ''-I - ,',.ls, anu II oLo seem to me
''Iu 1t SCENE" 50 to Benz that ages would
'0I' 0e'oi9 we ''ul" ger bite.
IL Is mighty hard work for two boys to
nave TO iiSh when they can catch anything,
1"s OF, then 1t would he glorious fun if t,ey
didn't only get TOO tired. The serious
trouble was with me and Ben, that We both
got dreadful weary and when we had
hShea onward long into dinner time. it came
to pass that both of u~ had forgot to fetch
along some dinner, and that was the very
worst thing of the business; bat We stuck
out unu aooat clock in the afternoon
and then voted to give up the lob We had
got chuck fun Of fisherman luck and r,s
resigned to quit, whether We coalL quit
even or not.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26

WHEN a man dies aud lea,.. -. !
young widow with plenty On Ina Of 4
you see her walking out wiz i7 inn
eCutors on Sunday, q st-.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
An Outgrowth of other Disease!

Catarrh sometimes exists alone, but
is more frequently symptom OF other dis
eased conditions The following letter ex-
plains it
CoILINGwooD, Ond Co, NY, Jan. 25 1872
Dr. Il. V PIERCE, Buffalo, N. T.:
Dear !Su'-Allow me to give you brief his
tory Of the effect of your medicine called
- Golden Medical Discovery III my case. |
am now in my seventy-fourth year and natur-
allv of firm constitution Within the last few
wears from oyer-exercise | have been afflicted
with a complication of diseases almost incredi-
BILE to relate In the irst place Catarrh, to a
degree that. 10 me. it seemed that my voice
passed out at the ears.to which was added its
natural allv-Bronchitis to which, at no great
length of time were added Neuralgia pains in
the head and shoulders and bloatmg of the
lower limbs, tho most of which was superln-
duced by torpid state of the liver. had the
advice of several eminent physicians, and tried
almost every known remedy for such COM
plants without relief A'rapid loss of strength
and waste of flesh, reminded me that l could
not long withstand the combined force of dis
ease which Was fast bearing me down | gave
mp all business made my viii, had my grave
stone placed III position and lettcred except
date Of exit, and resigned myself to my couch
to await events. Not long after this | saw your
advertisement procured your remedes-I am
now on the second half-dozen bottles of Gold
Medical Discovery-haye good appetite,
have gained fifteen pounds OF tiesh-no more
talk out of my ears no more bloat1ng of the
limbs can walk two or three miles with ease,
and feel that you have given me lease of ten
or fifteen years-subject however, to the rati
fication of the Court above. That You may live
long to do good to suffering humanity, Is the
sincere wish of Your unknown friend
LUTHER COLE
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
A South African Diamond Mine.

4 correspondent from the South
African diamond fields writes to the
London Times that the Colesberg
Kopie diamond mine is really at this
moment one of the wonders of the
world 1t contains the largest number
of workmen in a small space that may
be seen in any modern work, and the
writer cannot recall any enterprise, eX-
cepting the Egyptian pyramids, where
it can have been necessary for such a
swarm of human being to be SO closely
herded together. The actual present
vt,lue of the naino ie 81 900, 900. Some
OF the claims are 100 feet deep and
the whole mine resembles a vast basin.
The Cape diamonds are fully as goodas
others, although III England they are
cried down. Great numbers of the
original claim-holders in the Colesburg
kopie mine have made small for
tunes. Persons haveno idea of the Juror
about the gold fields. Wagons worth
G100 year ago are now bringing ESQ
to .eI7O Household goods are sacri-
feed at any cost All have the gold
fever and look forward to a journey OF
thirty days through a country almost
uninhsbited The passenger fair is
fully engaged for many weeks to come.
In short, Africa is to be the future FL
Dorado of the world.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

WHEN ANY ANTIDoTE or remedy for
any particular class of disease obtains a
wide-spreading notoriety, it is but rea-
sonable to suppose that it must merit
the popularity it receives. 1t is within
our province to mention that DR. J.
WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BTT-
TIERS, so long and favorably known as
the safest and most reliable remedial
agent for the cure of Liver, Kidney,
Bladder. and Glandular Diseases, Men
tai and Physical Debility, and all COM
plants emanating from a corrupt state
of the blood, etc, are in great demand.
SO satisfied are We of the intrinsic
worth of this medicine, that we do not
hesitate to notice it in our columns. 1t
is well to mention that this medicine is
compounded of roots, herbs, and flow
ers OF California, and has no fiery ma
terial or alcohol used in its preparation
We can add no better eulogium than the
fact that we use it constantly in oul
own family, and each member thereof
partakes of 1t, when necessary, accord
Ing to directions. Ne,c York Paper.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NURSE.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP Is THE PRE-
sCRIPTtoN of of the best Femal" Physicians and
Nurses in the United States and has been used for
thirty years with never-failng safety and success
by millions Of mothers and children, from the fee
bic infant week old to the adult 1t corrects
acidity Of the stomach, relieves Wind chulic regu-
latos the bowels, and gives rest, health and com
fort to mother and child. We believe it to be the
Best and Surest Remedy in the World in all cases
OF DYSENTERY aud DIARRHqA II CHILDREN,
whether it arises from Teething or from any other
cause. Full directions for using viii accompany
each bottle. None Genuine unless the fac smile O
CURTIS & PERKINS is on the outside wrapper
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
MILWAUKEE.
Why y" ill You Suffer-.

To all persons suffering from
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cramps
IN the limbs or stomach, Bilious
Cholic, Pain in the back. bowels
or side, we would say TIE
HOUSEHOLD PANACEA AND FAM
LILY LINIMENT is of all others the
remedy you want for internal
and external use. 1t has cured
the above complaints in fhous-
ands Of cases. There is no mis-.
take about 1T. Try Il Sold BY
all Druggists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

A NOBLE EgTERpRIsE.-By bold in
novation upon old theories. the National Sur
gical Institute. of indianapolis, Indiana has
achieved a name and work of Philanthropy
most enviable. 1t is the great Bethesda Of the
Nation. Thousands OF the halt, lame and dis
eased, the Paralytic those with deformed
Limbs Spine and Face, and those suffering
with Piles. Fistula. Catarrh and Chronic dis
cases. here find relief. Send for CiTcular.COm.
THERE is one carpet-bagger in the
new British parliament-Mr Puleston.
He was born III Wales, but spent most
of his life III the United States.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

HANNAFoRD & THOMPSON, Subscrip-
aon Book Publishers, Chicago. have in
press an exhaustive History of the
FARMERS MOVEMENT, by Hon. j. Peri
am, Editor Western Rural, one of our
ablest and best known agricultural VIII
tiers. Its title is THE GRoUNDswELL. Il
will be the standard work on Oranges,
Clubs, etc, and is certain to prove a
qreat hit. Book Agents, and Farmers
especially, should read the publishers
advertisement. It is bound to sell.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

NINE. CATAcAzY is in Paris, where
the continued beauty and taste Of her
toilets is amply appreciated, but a
chronicle delicately suggests the wan
ing of her natural charms by saying
that ." unadorned she would be adored
as little as one can imagine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LINIAIENT is, with
out doubt, the safest, surest and best remedy
that has ever been invented for internal and
external use 1t Is applicable to great variety
of complaints, and Is equally beneficial for man
or beast
WE have seen it stated in various papers
throughout the country, that Agents for the
sale of Shey'jddjfs CaUdby Condition PowderS
were authorized to refund the money to any
person who should use them and not be salts
fled with the result. We doubted this at first,
but the proprietors authorize us to say that it
is trie-I ON,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
SICK

from no other cause than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNS VERAIFUGE COMFITS
viii destroy worms without injury to the child,
being perfectly WHITE and free from all coIoring
or other injurious ingredients usually used in
worm preparations.
CURTIS d BROWN, PRopRIEroRs,
No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York.
Sud by Druggists and Chemists. and dealers iti
Medicines, ut TWENTY-FIVE CENTS \ Box.
NOTHING. BETTER.'' Cutler Bros, Boston
DIR. John Ware. celebrated VEGETABLE
PULMONARY BALsAnI, for Colds aud Consumption
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
WEDNESDAY. March II .-MOrning.

Resolutions OF thanks to Lieut.-Governor Parker
and President pro ten. Holloway were unanimously
adopted.-The Senate cOncurled IN tue bill pro-
viding for the election of justices of the peace in in
corporated villages.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
OFFICIAL REPORT, VIENNA EXPOSITION, SEW
ING MACHINES, &C.

" The greatest Sewing Machine Mandatory in
the world is that of Wheeler Wilson, New York.
which alone has brought already 5000 of
their Sewing Machines into practical use The
complete production of the parts by machinery is
so regulated that each complete machine may be
used a sample for exhibition. This firm pro
duces COO well adjusted machines daily
"The latest production of this firm, and which is
the wonder of the Vienna Exposition, is their new
No Sewing Machine. This universal machine
sews the heaviest leather harness and the finest
gauzes with truly pearl stitch
Wheeler Wilson have received the highest
prizes at all Worlds ExpositiOns and at the Wen
ma Exposition were extraordinarily d stinguishe.
ed.n
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
Assembly.

The bin relating to the state prison management
vas indefinitely postponed also bills relating to the
establishment Of parks and bouleyards IN Milvau-
kee-BiIs were passed to facilitate the e2ecu-
non of trusts relating to~ive per cent. collection
fees in Polk county TO amend the revised statute
relating to Joint stock companies; relating to the
protection of the St. Croix lanGs.-Ihe conference
committee on the state tax bib reported an amend
ment by inserting S287, 600, which was adopted.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

nors af.d salt RhetEn., Worms, Gouf,
Neural ala, Dinner Pill, and Purifying
the HiooG, are the most congenial purgative
yet perfected. Their effects abundantly show how
much they excel all ether Pills. They safe and
pleasant to take. but powerful to cure. They
purge out the foul humors Of the blood they
stimulate the sluggish disordered organ into
action and they mpart health aud tone to the
whole being They cure not only he every day
complains Of eyury bulys but formidable and dam
gerous diseases. Most skillfci physicians, most
eminent clergvren, and our best citizens, send
certificates Il performed and Of great benefits
they have derived from these Pills They are the
safest and best physic for children, because mild
as Wen as eneCtual. Being sugar-uoated, they
easy to taKe and heing purely vegetable, they are
entirely harmless.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
tfSse~@srss ss'sss
AYERS CAFHARTIC PILLS,
For all the purposes Of a Family PhySiC,
CURING

COstiyeness, sIauIi"
dice, Dyspepsia, IE-
digestion, Dyscnfe-
~. Foul Stomach
ant, Breath, Erysip-
as,lEeadaChe, Piles,
Rheumatism, Erup-
items ANA Skin Dis
u
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
No Person can take these BitterS

according to directions. and remain long
unwell, provided their bones are not de-
stroyed by mineral poison or cher
means, and vital organs wasted beyond
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21
For Inilammatory and Chronic
ForSkin Diseases, Eruptions, Tet-

ter, Salt-Fhenm, Blotches, Spots, Pimples.
Scald-head, Sore Eyes. Erysipclas, Itch,
Scurfs, piscolorations of the Skin, Humors
and Diseases of the Skin of whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried
out Of the system i'll a short time by the use
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

80 PER DAY. 1000 Agents wanted Send
- stamp 10 q. II. BLAIR Co ST louis. No.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-03-21

bill was passed relating to incorporating cities III
Brown county-The bill repeating exemption of
West Wisconsin railroad lands indefinitely post
poned The bill to tax the gross earnings Of life in
surance companies was also indefinitely postponed
Senator Schmidt made q statement that an at
tempt to buy his vote ON the bill taxing life insur
ance companies had been made, and select COM
mittee to investigate the subject was appointed.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-06-04
IDAHO CITY. THURSDAY. JUNE 4, 1874. s

j 3 Z
ORIGIN OF ALcoHoL.-The ancients did not
know how to operate the distilation of wine
and the isolation of the volatile and inhamma-
bic portion, that subtitle and ardent spirit SO
common in these days under the name of
spirits of acime. The still and the alembic are
inventions Of the middle ages; the first alchem-
st who conceived the idea of submitting wine
to the action of fire discovered alcohol. The
honor of this inspiration is credited to Arnaud
Of Villeneuve learned man Of great celebrity,
who was physician to Peter III. of Arragon
about the year 1880; but it is certain that he
did nothing more than render the art of distil-
lation common. he himself having learned it Of
the Arabs settled in Spain. He wrote histo-
ry of this water of wine," or ''water Of the
vine," aqua uini, aqua ritis, as he called it,
among other marvellous virtues, the cure of al
most all diseases, and the power Of "retarding
age and nourishing youth" From thence it
happened the name of eau-de-rie, aqua rita,
"water of life," was given this pretended re-
generation Of humanity, which, at a later date,
and with more of truth. the medical successors
of Arnaud called "the water of death, :" or "the
demon alcohol" Guy Patin said of this re-
markable liquid that it was the living Of those
who sold it, but killed those who used it, In
the midst of these discussions the Arab name
alcohol has revailed-Rerue des deur Mondcs