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, 1876-09-09
Nhislbey island.

We expected to be able this week to
furnish an article giving quite full statis
tics in relation to population, wealth,
amount of cultivated land etc, OF this,
the largest island in the Sound, but have
not been able ms yet to get the facts in
such shape as we would wish; therefore
present few general items instead:
THIS Island is some fifty miles long.
Its southern point .kngIt Head, being
some twenty miles north Of Seattle. 1t
extends in north and south direction,
lcngthwise with the general course OF
the Sound. Upon its western face the
Island is very straight-no bays or good
harhors. It's eastern face is broken by
numerous bays, forming many excellent
harbors, such ms Pcnn's Cove, Cles'ent
Harh0r Oak IInrbOr, Sc. &c. Its width
vaIies from a couple Of miles between
Penn's Cove on the east side, and Ehey's
Landing on the western side opposite
Port Townsend, 10 upwards Of fifteen
miles in other localities. A great deal
of natural prairie is found On this Island,
which caused it to be among the first set
/ tied OF any agricultural land in the Ter.
ritory Here we see house and farm i'm.
provements made long enough ago to ap.
pear really venerable. The only place in
the Ter ritory where farm Improvements
look like an old settled community.
One reason of this is that very little
land is being now cleared for cultivation,
while most of the natural prairie was
taken up score of years ago, and has
been long subject to cultivation. Then
here we see old orchards loaded down
with apples, pears, or plumbs, second in
| quality to none found elsewhere we do
not wonder the islanders love their beau.
tltuI island.
This Island, with Camano's constitutes
Island County. The mill ut Utsalady
forms quite market for these islanders
The stoppage of the mill makes times
unusually duh on the island. but this can
last hut short time.
Much of the prairie, rs well as ma
jority Of the settlers u5c north Of the
mouth of Penn'3 Cove. This portion of
the island is now increasing in popula-
tion. We have been over much Of
Ebey's Prairie. The scenery there is
beautiful and home like. There is less
rain on the island than upon the main
land to the eastward, the soil and climate
is quite well ndapted to the raising Of
wheat. Much of which is raised yearly.
There arc three good stores on the
island. Mi. IIallcrs is the oldest and
largest, and does large business off the
island with loggers and Others.
The island having 50 large shore
line makes most of its timber accessible
to salt water, consequently for score of
years past, more or less logging has
been carried on, there now being quite
number Of logging camps running.
How many we do not know exactly,
will ascertain as soon MS possible. Scv-
eral parties are at work reclaiming marsh
land, while Others are opening mp some
very fine. large farms, such as Col. Lar
ribecs, near Millers Point, and Capt
Darlington of Oak Harbor, &c. We
hope before long to present some sta
tisiics relative to some of these fine
farms.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
UsefuI Information.

NATURAL flowers can be chemically
preserved by dipping them in hot melted
paratline.
TOMATO leaves placed about the trunks
and branches of trees, or strong in
fusion Of tomato leaves in water, will dis.
pei curculios and other insects from
trees and plants.
EaGsHELLs form one of the best clari-
fiers 'or cider and wine. One pint OF
pulver.zed eggshells will clarity one bar
rel of cider or wine in from twenty-fOur
to f0rty-eight hours, according to the
clearness of the weather.
The following is said to be sure pre-.
ventive against falling out of the hair:
Glycerin and tincture capsicum, each
two ounces, oil of bergamot, one drachm
mix and perfume to suit. This is to be
the only dressing for the hair. Wash
the head occasionally. with soft water
and fine soap.
CHLoRoFoRM vapor has been lately
found to act with great activity In ex'
tinguishing the flame of the vapOr OF
petroleum. Combustible gases, mixed
with chloroform vapOr, are found to Inn
mediately lose their explosive properties
and even their combustibility. The sue
cessful result of these Investigations has
suggested various practical applications
of the method, and among the Other
uses, it is thought that it might be ad
vantageously employed, upon large
scale, for extinguishing fires in petroleum
stores and on shipbOard,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
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A Wicc,S Punishment.

A man named COurbalon is before a
Paris court charged with the death of
his wife under extraordinary circum-
stances. He discovered an intimacy ex-
listing between herself and one Joseph
Partridge. Partridge fled, impelled by
several vigorous kicks, and the lady i'm
plored pardon. "Pardon, oh, yes" re-
piled COurbalOn in sinister tone. The
next day at noon, the servants placed
on the table six roasted cartridges, which,
in France, are much larger than in the
United States. As soon as his wife sat
down he locked the door and drew from
his pocket a revolver. Madam" he
said, "the hour for your punishment has
come. You have dishonored ME by
means OF q man named Partridge, and
here are six of his namesakes for you to
dine Oh. You will please to eat them to
the last morsel. If you cease doing so,
or if you attempt to give an alarm,
will blow your brains out" The unhap-
py woman, feeling the impossibility OF
accomplishing the task without killing
herself, fell on her knees and implored
his pity. COurbalon's only reply was to
cock his revolver, and she therefore com.
menced her task. "I forgot to say that
forbid your drinking while you eat, u
said Courbalon. The poor woman, after
finishing the second partridge, showed
signs of illness. She lifted her sad eyes
to her husband with an imploring ex.
preston, but he pointed the pistol mex.
Orably at her head. In two hours and
a half the six birds were eaten; at nine
o'clock that night the woman died of in
digestion.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
Consumption Cured.

An old Physician, retired from active prac
tice, having had placed in his hands by al
East India Missionary the formula OF u simple
Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and per
manent Cure of CONSUMPTION, Bronchitis
Catarrb, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also Positive and Radical Cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous com
plants, after having thoroughly tested it'
wonderful curative powers in thousands o.
cases, feels it his duty to make it known tt
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo
tive, and conscientious desire to relieve hu
man suffering, he will send Gree of charge
to all who desire it, this recipe, with full di
rections for preparing and successfully using
Sent by return mail by addressing will
stamp, naming this paper, DIR. VIC. Stevens
1876 Powers's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
A Friendly Kick In broadway.

An old citizen, says the New York
Commercial Advertiser, relates that many
years ago when the late Emperor Of
France visited this city, he made many
valuable acquaintance. among whom
most prominent were the Beekman and
Custer boys, who in those days were rich
and fast. Many an amusing scene was
enacted by this friendly association.
One of the most striking occurred as fol-
lows: They were at the Washington
Hotel, which stood where Stewards
Wholesale store now is. Early in the
month of April stranger was passing
on the opposite side of the hotel, dressed
in a midsummer suit, white hat and
pantaloons, claret-colored coat and buff
vest. The Prince remarked that "he
ought to be kicked" Young Beekman
offered to bet five dollars that he would
do it. "Done," said Napoleon, and the
money was placed in" Wash " Clusters
hands Beekman ran across the street
overlook the stranger, and saluted him
in very uncivil manner with the toe OF
his boot. The strange gentleman was
much offended, and wheeled around to
resent the insult, when Beekman caught
him familiarity by the hand and said
"How do you do, Jonesw "My name
is not Jones'" Was the reply. /" All
my dear sir" said Beekman, 81 ask a
thousand pardons, and assure you thai
| thought you were my dear old friend
from Arkansas" "That may be very
naturally So" said the stranger, "and
forgive you, with the advice to be more
careful who you kick the next time.
The quick conception and prompt execu
of this little farce pleased Napoleon very
much, and it was the occasion of game
supper that night.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
Household Helps.

To KEEP MUSLIN FROM TAKING FIRE
Add an ounce of alum TO the last
water used in rinsing children's dresses
and they will be rendered almost unin-
fammable, taking fire very slowly, If at
all, and not burning with flame.
Mothers who live in houses where open
fires are kept will do well to remember
this.
GERMAN "WIND- BAGs."-To five
ounces of butter add one-qusrter pint CT
water, and boil; add gradually, while
on the fire, Elk ounces of -four, three
eggs, and one spoonful of sugar; stir
very briskly for ten minutes, then take
this paste and put by spoonfuls in but
tered tins, sprinkle with powdered
sugar, bake fifteen minutes, and serve.
EscALLoPED OYsTERs.-Two quarts
solid oysters, one dozen soft crackers,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

A NEAT little piece of good fortune,
says ucy Hooper, happened to Dumas
the other day. Passing through the
City of Mines with friend, Dumas,
who is collector and connoisscur, not
only in paintings, but in porcelain brio
a-brac, etc. Che has been heard to declare
that he would rather keep bric-a-brac
shop than write novels0 CHANGED to spy
in an apothecary's window certain porce-
lain pots filed with washes and unguents.
At once he entered the shop, and adj
dressing the proprietor, he asked: "Have
you any more such jars as those in the
windoww eyes, some fifty in ALL"
"Will you empty them and sell them to
me ?" =" Yes, if you will give me good
price for Them" What do you call a
good price?" "Three thousand francs
($6OO)." "Done." The jars were pro-
duced. emptied and washed, and Dumas,
calling carriage, bore of the whole in
triumph. The pots were of the rarest
Italian ware, and he has since been
offered SIC, 900 for forty of them.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

The Christian Leader IN. Y. in speak
ing of Merchants Gargling Oil, says !:
Mr.. Hodge is a gentleman of liberal
tastes and excellent judgment, and the
Gargling Oil Company, under his thor
oughly judicious direction, has become
one of the strongest and soundest con-
Germs that grace the commercial annals
of our State. Other medicinal special
ties, in addition to the Gargling Oil, are
beginning to claim the Companys at
tention, and of their great success we
have us little doubt as we have of their
intrinsic merit"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
Peculiar Religious Sects in Vermont.
1.-THE Rev. s. /. Prime, in the Observor,l

THE Rev. S. /. Prime. in the Observcr,l
In 1878, set of people sprung up in
Massachusetts,, and spread into Vermont,
whose founder was British refugee
from Burgoyne's army, by the name of
Dorrill. He claimed to be superhuman,
and to have power to give Immortality
to all who believed in him. They lived
on vegetables, rejected all laws of God
or man, and followed the dictates of their
own passions. They met once week to
eat, drink, hear DOrrilPs exhortations,
fiddle, and dance. At one of these meet
ings a spectator, Captain Foster, man
of giant frame, heard Dorrill assert:
"NO man of flesh can hurt meW The
Captain squared off and knocked the
impostor heels over head and as the fell
low picked himself up Foster knocked
him down again, and beat him till he re-
nounced his nonsense, and his followers,
disguised, fled from him, and that was
the end of Dorrillism in Vermont.
In 1917 Isaac Billiard came from As
cot, Canada, and set up to be prophet.
With leathern girdle about his loiDs,
he travered the country, and flock of
fools followed him and became his disci-
Piles. A Christian minister named Jo-
seph Ball believed in Bullard, and a
Methodist minister named Holmes also
joined the Sect. They all put their
property into common stock, and Bull
lard gave to each what he pleased. They
were married and unmarried, were re-
warded or punished as he directed.
Filthiness was their cardinal virtue, and
old and young, male and female, rolled
in the dirt of the street. Pilgrims, they
called themselves, and finally migrated
to the West in body. At Cincinnati
they were largely reinforced by new
members. When they reached New
Madrid they made halt, and there broke
up, dispersed, and most of them persisted.
In 1887 one Bridgeman, who had been
Universalist, becoming partially de-
ranged, claimed to be divinely inspired.
He gathered lot of half-cracked people
like himself, and they began a mission
of disturbing religious meetings by
screams and yells, pretending they were
acting under the power of the Spirit
They got possession of a Westinghouse
in Harwick, and held service there,
barking like dogs and initiating the noises
Of the beasts. But their chief worship
was rolling on the floor, and they got
the name of Holy Rollers" A very
sensible clergyman, the Rev. Chester
Wright, exposed them in plain sermon;
some Of them were put in Jail for disturb
ing public worship, and SO they subsidized.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

PIMPLEs on the face, rough skin, chapped
hands, saltrheuni, and all cutaneous affec
tons cured, the skin made soft and smooth
by the use of Juniper Tar Soap. That made
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York, is the
only kind that can be relied on, as there are
many limitations, made from common tar
which are worthless.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

The Burlington Haaok- Eye now has the
reputation of having the funniest orig
inal paragraphs in the American press.
The following extract is fair illustra-
ton of its humor, which is in nearly the
same vein as the original Danbury News
paragraphs: "The donation party season
Is opening rather early this year, and
the ministers are wishing they had put
off their Centennial holidays. The other
night they had donation party at a
minister's out on North Hill. They
brought him two dollars worth of beans,
four dollars worth of wood, and dol
lars worth of potatoes, and ate up five
dollars worth of cake, one dollars worth
of cream, one dollars worth of apples,
two dollars worth of nuts, broke seven
dollars worth of furniture and knick-
knacks, ruined a sixty-dollar carpet by
breaking a lamp on it, and finally went
away and left the gate open, and forty
five dollar cow got out and hasn't been
seen nor heard of since. The next day
the sufferer went around aud rallied the
clergymen of the city, and they formed
an authorization society league They
have sent on TO Chicago for terrier dogs
and shot-guns, which are expected to
arrive some time next week"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

pounded very fine, one cup oyster juice,
piece of butter, one cup fine sherry
wine, pepper, salt, mace. In deep dish
in which the oysters are to be served
place alternate layers of cracker.crumbs
and oysters, beginning with the crack
ers season each layer of oysters with
mace, salt, and pepper. When the dish
is full, put lump of butter ON top of
the cracker crumbs. then pour the oyster
juice, and then the wine over the crumbs.
Bake thirty minutes.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

THE fact that the proprietors of SAN
FORD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH are
permitted to refer to so well.known and re-
spected gentleman as HENRY WELLS,
Esq, Of Wells, Fargo d Co.'s Express, must
weigh heavily in its favor.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

THE season for coughs and colds is rapidly
approaching, and every one should be pre-
pared to check the first symptoms, as q
cough contracted between now and Christ
mas frequently lasts all winter. There is nc
better remedy than Joh,SOn's AnOdyne Lni
me,t. For all diseases OF the throat and
lungs it should be used internally and ex
ternally.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

MILLIONS of bottles of BURNETT's CO.
CoAINE have been sold during the last twenty
years, and the public have rendered the YER
dict that it is the best hair dressing in the
oil
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

ATour request Cragin & Co., Philadel.
phia, Pa, have promised to send any ofour
readers gratis ION receipt of 15c. to pay
postage) sample of DObbirs' Electric
Soap to tIy. Send at once.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
A pEpAaoauE told one Of HI. .cho,or.

A PEDAGoGUE told one of his scholars,
son Of the Emerald Isle, to spell " hos,
tility.' Horse, horse" commenced
Pat. "Not borse-tility," said the
teacher, but hostility" " Sure" re-
piled Pat, can did Mt ye tell me, the
other day, not to say hoss BE jabers
it's one thing wild ye one day, and
another the MKT"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

LUNG fever, common cold, catarrhal fever
and nasal discharge of brOwnish color in
horses, may be checked at once by liberal
use of Scriddn's Cdvatry Condition Powders.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

The Presbyterian puts the total
amount of property held by Princeton
Theological Seminary at $71S,lS7. Oi
this total, $5l4, 1877 are invested funds
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

CHATHAM, S. c., boasts of man one
hundred and nineteen years old, and of
Il woman one hundred and six
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

Gray hair can be changed to glossy black by a
single application of DIR. TrTTs Hair Dye. 1t acts
like magic, and is warranted ~ harmless ms water.
Ifyour Druggist does not have 1t ask him to order 1t
for you. Price, SI.O0.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09
Black as the Ravens Wing

FORTUNES FOR ALL.-Agents wanted.
Ad'ss Bullion Mining Co., 176 Br'dway, N. Y.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-11-09

INVALID PENSIONS INCREASED,
by recent law. Patents, Trade Marks, etc.-How "a
obtain them. Write Gen. l.. bingham Co., Atty 4
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-11

with large supply, we had quiet trade for
both wheat and barley, at late rates. Best
wheat 2as to 26s per sack, inferior l8s to 22s,
old 24s to 28s.
HULL,-The weather during the past week
has been cold, but with very little downfall
until last night, when it rained heavily. Grain:
The arrivals of wheat are liberal, say 6,5Sl qrs
from Alexandria, 1923 qrs from Danzig, 634
qrs from Harrington. 1928 qrs from Piilau,
1850 qrs from Santand.r, and $50 qrs from
Stettin. The trade Gained down little after
last Tuesday, and since Their only limited
business has taken place, as holders have been
unwilling to grant any concession on last
weeks rates The inquiry for expectation to
near ports has continued, although no, result
ing III large business. as suitable descriptions
are difficult to meet with. Wheat per $50 lbs,
Danzig and konigsberg, high mixed 52s to 55s
ditto mixed AS to 5ls, Konigsberg and stet-
TIN red AIS Cd to SOS I'd, Danish and Swedish
46s Cd to ass o., Riga and St. Petersburg 44s
to 46s, Californian and Oregon white SOS to SIS
Sd. CHILEAN and Spanish white 49s to sis Cd.
Egyptian, Saide white 36s Sd to 37s Cd, York
shire and Lincolnshire red, per 5O4bs as to
45s; Barley, per 448lbs, Yorkshire and Lincoln
shire, mailing 32s Cd to SIS Cd, Saala AIS Cd
to ass, Stettin 34s Old to 37s Oh, French 33s Oh
to Sos, Danish and Swedish 34s to 37s cd, ditto
Chevaler SIS to AS Cd, feeding, stout sos to Os,
ditto thin 2ss sd to 29s.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-11
Symptoms Of catarrh.

Dull, heavy headache, obstruction of the
nasal passages, discharge falling into tn.
turoat, sometimes profuse, watery, acrid, thi OK
and tenacious mucous. pIruient, muco- puru-
.sa bloody pusr'a, osns,ve etc; In others
ringing in ears, deafness, hawking and cough.
ing to clear the throat, alterations, scabs from
ulcers, voice altered, nasal twang, Offensive
breath, impaired smell and taste, dizziness,
mental depression, tickling cough, etc. Only
few OF the above symptoms are Likely to b.
present III any case at ole sime.
When applied with DR.. Pierce's Naral Dou.
che, ard accompanied with DR.. P..rc.'s tio.
den Medical Discovery a. constitutional tr.a:
ment, DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy provides
perfect cures Il the worst cases o! Ca.arrA and
Oz:ela Of many Years standing. This thor
oush course Of medication constitutes the only
scientific, rational, safe, aad successful, man
her Of treating this odious diseas. tina, has
ever Tech offered ID the afflicted
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-11
A New notes-opened Monday, Ne, ati

- tvCW Ef0kSt-SS0tS0 WJuO0ys WY NJ
The large yellow brick block known a. the
Lewis Block. situated at tn. corner OF 9th and
Wabasha streets, has ben transmoxri6ed into
first class hotel.
Noticing the arg. and TASTY signs on two
sides o; the blocx, OF Clarendon" our report
ar, with his accustomed enters rise. sharpenad
his 'soo;h p.ex" and snseHd, and here is what
he saw:
On passing into the main entrance on Wa
basha street h. found beautiful Office, hand
sonl-ly AZ. ointed, of of which were fine wash
and cloak rooms, and on the ief. opening from
the o.fce gorgeous reading noon. with . dn-
brussels carpet aud very inviting Easy chairs,
as well as 4 tasty and Convenient writing dssk
passing on up the circular stairs, which are Il ;
so covered with heavy brussels carpets, Ne
found :h- second story to b. so arranged = 10
entirely fill our idea Of = d-st class hotel, the
halls are wide and well lighted both from the
side and sky light, and all richly carp-.ed and
amply furnished with sofas. We found every
room furnished with the most modern and ap-
proved patterns Of black uaiuu; and MARRIED.
top furniture. the beds al Of .h- most
popular styles combining tn. spring with the
hair mattress
There is 10 dark rooms az chap furniture
| bu. all the appointments are OF the Mslropol-
ifan order. with hath rooms. ho. and cold
and ali n 3d-ra conveaiencss There i Also :
| private billiard room fes the lady guests. The
house contains 70 sleeping apartments for
guests, and the third story being furnished
| equally ~ well ~ the second. immediately in
rear o. the c.ce on the first sc.or i large and
bri'lian. dining hall with every thing new and
tasty. and gives Evidence OF being selected by
conno.sS-sir- On The eft i the carving room
xish steam tables conveniently arranged In
the easems1t VII. ts found the kitchen, lAHu-
ryv, grocer, viE- cellar. and wool room, all
| nttes. up II the lssoSt sx.-avagan. style
! the want Of . house Of this kind in :he cen.
iral par. OF the city has long n felt, aid i i
to b hoped Mr. Baker viii ressire sEsa En-
eoaraSsnens = Al enterprise Of this ehArze:ez
| deserves The house Is we'll located for the
travelling pablo, being bu: one squire from
the post ofEce aud shres from the apitos, The
street cars passing BIZ the door or WAtAShA 81
and being 90 su6csea. e.-ratson % command
> dnr view If almost the entire city WEBB
speak for this house trial from the travelling
| publc and Esss assured from the long expert
ence Of Mr. Baker and tEs exce.lence u ths
house that you will b. mare than 2tis1ed,
Mr- Baker vii compete with oth1 int claps
hoteas in ever. thing but p<ice, b19 be 1ys =
shah ak1smFk q kesp 1r1 111s katA Il T.
| exlsnnsly mcdzk sum 4 - - ny. Whea
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