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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
Loco, or Crazy Weed.

Prof. Asa Gray has been studying
the poisonous plants which injure
live stock in the far West, and in the
American Agriculturalist gives the
following description of Loco, or
Crazy weed: "Thc papers have CIV
en- many accounts of the rattle weed.
and of the injuries il causes TO sheep,
goats and other live stock in the
southern part of California. The
Spaniards and the Mexicans call the
weed "Loco," and our own stockmen
call it mad weed, crazy plant, etc.
1t Is said 10 I've death to horses, cattle
and sheep, especially in the early
spring when, we are told by stock
men from Colorado, ii appears in adj
vance of the new grass and tempts
the cattle by its freshness. Letters
to the professor say that the plant is
known only in IA strip of country ex-
tending from the Indian Nation west
ward to California. The peculiar
influence on stock Is shown by max
ing them "crazy." There is a dull
ness of vision, thirst, dizziness, coma
aud death.
One correspondent says that few
mouthfuls will not affect an animal,
but he soon becomes attached to 1t and
will eat nothing else. Some animals
become perfectly wild, while others
become listless and stupid. Some
pine away and die; others live on
year after year utterly worthless, I'M
less stabbed and allowed nothing but
hay and grain. Horses have been
seen eating "loco" freely for hours at
time, without touching anything
else, and were affected as pescribed.
at is supposed to be equally active
at all seasons, but horses acquire a
taste for it in the spring, as 1t is one
of the first green things they can get,
and they prefer 1t to the old grass.
If kept up till the grass gets a good
start they seldom touch the weed"
Ii is said when cut and dried in hay
il Is not injurious. IL has been said
that the brain of horses, dying from
eating the weed, is entirely destroy
ed. This has given rise to tale
among the cowboys to the effect
that worm in the weed finds its
VI
and eats away the brain.
Prof. Gray says: The plants point
ed out to us in both regions or sent
for naming have all been of the leg
luminous family, and of the Astraga-
lus tribe, but Mr.. Serene Watson,
when in Utah, was shown "crazy
grass" growing along the banks of
the Jordan, which was said to craze
horses that fed upon it. The grass
was the red canary grass, which has
always passed for good fodder, and
never was known to affect the intel
lects of horses or cattle in other
parts of the country or in Europe.
The species TO which the damage is
attributed in the plains of Colorado
proves to be the Astragins Mollisi-
mus of Torrey.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22

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MISCELLANEOUS.
DEBILITY.

Vital Weakness or Depression; a weak,
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage; the
result of mental over-work, indiscretions or
eNcesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by Humphreys Homeopathic
Pacific No, Is. II tones up and inyigoratcs
the system, dispels the gloom and despOnden-
cy, imparts strength and energy-stops the
drain and rejuyenatfs the entire man. Been
used twenty years with perfect success by
thousands, sold by dealers, Price 81 per
single vial, or 81 per package of Ave walls and
81 walls ofpowder. Sent by mail on receipt
of price, Address Humphreys Homeopathic
Medicine Company, 100 Fulton Street, New
York. uy12wly
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
READER. ARE YOU AFFLICTED

and wish to recover the same degree of
health, strength, and energy as expert.
enced In former years3 DO any of the fol-
lowing symptoms or class OF symptoms
meet your diseased condition. Are you
suffering from ill-health In any OF its many
and multifarious forms, consequent upon
q lingering, nervous, chronic or functional
diseasef Do you feel nervous, debilitated,
fretful, timid, and lack the power of will
and action? Are you subject TO loss of
memory, have spells OF fainting, fullness
OF blood In the head, feel listless, moping,
unnt for business or pleasure. and subject
to fits OF melancholy? Are your kidneys,
stomach, or blood, In disordered condl.
tom Do you suffer from rheumatism,
neuralgia or aches and pains? Are you
timid, nervous, and forgetful and your
mind continually dwelling on the subject =?
Have you lost confidence In yourself and
energy for business pursuits? Are you sub
tect To any of the following symptoms:
Restless nights, broken sleep, nightmare,
dreams, palpitation of the heart, dizziness
In the head, dimness of sight, and other
1Rs.nnnhpnt
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
A BOOK-hENPER SAYS:

sia, and find them the best remedy I svsr
triod. Up to that tims everything ate diss-
greed with me. can now digest any kind OF
ties as book keeper with satisfaction, and
have gained fifteen pounds OF solid flesh. The
value Of these pills cannot be overestimnted.
W. q. Schultzs, Columbia, 5, CO.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
HOW TO DECEIVE.

II your hair or whiskcrs are grey they can
be Instantly changed To u beautiful black by
TUFTS Hair Dye, and deceive the closest OBJ
server. This article possesses qualities never
known before. Sold BY all druggists.
aprs5dSw
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
Pull VERMACHER GAL VANIC CO.,
Corner Eighth & Vine Streets,
CINCINNATI, O.

H0r Avcfd bogus appliances claiming cleo.
trio qualities. Our Pamphlet explains how
todistin0msh the genuine from the spurious.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
PULvERMACHER'S
ELECTRIC BELTS AND BANDS

cure these various diseased conditions
after all other means fail, and we offer tht
most convincing testimony direct from
restored 10
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
fEL13IIIISllIS

Ten years have proven their efficacy In all biiiary
disorders. They restore the liver, stomach and
ss' ,ns sso, s ss9s s appetite good d.
Rev. r. l., Simpson, Louisville, KY, sax
" Iaff,s Pttis are worth fhsir rsi0hs u
ssyre a Co., Druggists say. ave seif rfsS
berss Tsff's Pfiis 10 fee Of all ofhers.n
Price. vs. cents. Once as Murray ST., New forA
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-10-22
THOUSANDS SUFFER

from these various diseased conditions,
who, from neglect or the want of knowl.
edge OF the proper means OF cure, often pro-
long their sufferlngs. Why, then, further
neglect subject SO productive OF health
ana happiness, when there Is at hand a
means OF restoration?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

secured to a jeweled knob in the CEN
ter of the hat. Other ornaments indi-
cative of his high rank and official po-
sition. especially a glittering button of
gold, were pendant like charms on
ladies' chatelaine His flowing gar
ments were made of the richest silk.
A blouse of lavendar came a little be-
low the waist. This was decorated
with collar of scarlet velvet the insig-
MIA of the diplomatic dignity of the
minister. The skirt was Of heavier and
darker material, and nearly hid the
trousers, which were also richly en-
broidered. His shoes were sandel
shaped, but covered with finest kid, and
had leggings of the same material. A
short sword inclosed in scabbard stud
ded with jewels completed the dress of
the minister, who presented superb
appearance as he stepped upon the
carpet which covered the walk and led
from the carriage-steps to the main en-
trance of the mansion"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
The Late Lord Leitrim a Monster.
New York World.

The driver said: eff man planted a
tree or a shrub which the old blaguard
did not like, and he would not pull it
up, out he went; and that wasn't all
either. If any tinant had a pretty
daughter, and he saw her, he would or
der her to be STINT to his house. And if
she was not STINT, her father was mighty
soon evicted, and any of his relations
who had farms or houses on the estate
But very often the girl was STINT, and
after that she was very likely packed
off to Dublin, or else the old lord looked
out for husband among the tinants'
sops. He would say, You must marry
Mary So-and-so, and [ will give you
money enough to take you to America
if you like to 60 there Sure enough
the tinant would sometimes refuse; for
who wants to take the leavin's of the
likes of him. or anybody else? Then he
would be turned out too, and not one of
his family would be left upon the land.
That is what he had been dom for years
and years, and everybody in Donegal
will tell you So"
The truth is that everybody had told
me so,-in some cases with names,
dates, and places all in the story. I
heard it from dozen of PERSONS
sometimes from landowners them
selves, who only wondered that Lord
Deitrim had not been shot before. In
some other countries am half inclined
to think that he would have been.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

His desk stood open, a letter to me
which he was writing lying on it.
The servant announced me as Mrs.
Andrews, my voice failing as gave my
name, SO that Mrs. Cartwright held up
her hands in establishment when she saw
VITO it was.
My dear, Nelly! Has anything hap
pened? How i'll you look! What is it?"
she exclaimed.
Il want my husband" I gasDed, sink
ing on to chair, for [ thought should
have fallen. Without another word
Mrs. Cartwright left the room; l feel
sure now she guessed all about it, and /
can never thank her enough for for
bearing to worry me with questions as
to what [ had come for.
She came back in a few moments
with glass Of wine, which she made
me drink of, saying she would send him
to me at once if [ took it. I complied,
and she went for him; in another min
ute heard his step outside the door, and
then he came in.
"Nelly, my lOve-my darling! what is
it? he cried, as [ rushed into his out
stretched arms, and hid my face on his
breast, sobbing bitterly. For some mo-
ments | could not speak; at last re-
covered myself enough to sob out:
"Oh, Andrew, my love! my dear lovel
can you ever forgive me? 1 came to
ask you and to tell you I can't live
without YOU" [ would have said more,
but his kisses stopped my mouth, and
when atlength he let me 60 there were
other tears upon my checks besides my
own.
That was the happiest hour of my
life, in spite Of my tears; and before
my mother-in-law joined us, which she
discreetly avoided doing till dinner
time, I had poured cut all I had to tell
into my husbands ears; and [ had
learned from him that he had left me
to try what effect his absence would
have on ne; for he had felt for some
time that my pride was the great bar
rier he had to overcome to win my
love.
He had judged right. He was too
generous to tell me how much he had
suffered from my indifference, but I
know 1t must have grieved him terrib-
ly. He is different man now, he looks
so happy, and [ know he would not
change places with any one on earth.
We went back to the rectory the next
day, but we could not persuade Mrs.
Cartwright to come with us; she said
we were best alone, and [ think she was
right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
4 Misunderstanding YapOr

Is generated by the action of the suns rays
upon damp decayfng vegetation, stagnant pools
and marshy, low lying tracts. The true nsture of
this miasma is by no means clearly understood.
but there two facts in relation TO it that
The first is that the periodical feYeTs which it
breeds are OF the most virulent type; the second
Is, that these maadies are rarely cured although
they may be ameliorated, by the ordinary RENE
dOte TO the effects of miasma is Hostetter'S
stomach Ritters. This medicine is one of the
most popular remedies ofan age o, successful pro-
prietary specifics, and is in immense demand
wherever on this continent fever and ague exists.
A wine glassful three times a day is the best pos
sible prcparatiYe for encountering malariOus
atmosphere, regulating the liver, and invigoFting
the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
The Great Wall of China.

The great wall of China was measured
IN many places by Mr.. Unthank, an
American engineer, lately engaged in
a survey for a Chinese railway. His
measurements give a hight of eighteen
feet, aud width on the top Of fifteen
feet. Every few hundred yards there
is tower twenty-four feet square, and
from twenty to twenty-five feet high.
The foundation of the wall is of solid
granite. Mr.. Unthank brought with
him brick from the wall, which is sup
posed 10 have been made two hundred
years before the time of Christ In build
ing this immense stone fence to keep out
the Tartars, the builders never attempt
ed to avoid mountains or chasm to save
expense. For thirteen hundred miles
the wall goes over plain and mountain,
and every foot of the foundation is in
solid granite, and the rest of the struc-
ture is solid masonry. In some places
the wall is built up smooth against the
bank or canons, or precipices, where
there is q sheer descent Of q thousand
feet. Small streams are arched over,
but on the larger streams the wall runs
TO the waters edge, and tower is built
on each side. On the top Of the wall
there are breastworks, defences facing
in and out, so that the defending forces
can pass from one tower to another
without being exposed to the enemy
from either side. To calculate the time
of building, or the cost of this wal, is
beyond human skill. So far as the mag
nitude Of the work is concerned, it sur
passes everything in ancient or modern
times of which there is any trace The
Pyramids of Egypt are nothing COM
pared with it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
Fat Man Reduced so Pounds.

Mr.. CHAs. R. DANFoRTH, 81 Main ST.,
Buffalo, writes IS follows: "TO THE
PROPRIEToRs OF ALLAN's ANTI-FAT:
Gentlemera-Some three months since [
commenced the use of Adams Anti-Fat.
The first week I lost two and one-quart-
er pounds; the second week two
pounds; the third week three and one.
half pounds; and the fourth week
nearly three and three-quarter pounds.
In about the above ratio, my weight
decreased until had lost 80 pounds. l
now weigh loo pounds, and feel healthy
and strong.
BUFFALO. N. Y, June 9th, 1878.
Gentieme1a-Yours received. My loss
Of flesh has been permanent to date.
Yours, G.. r. d.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy and permanent cure for consump-
ton, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat
aud lung affections. also positive and radical
cure for nervous debility and all nervous CON-
plants, after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire t. relieve human
scattering, will send, free Of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using, in German French, or Ell dish.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper, ". W. Sherar, 149 Powers Block
Rochester n Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
Cured of Drinking.

ga young friend OF mine was cured
of an Unsuitable thirst for liquor, that
had so Frustrated his system that he
was unable to do any business. He was
entirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters
It allayed all that burning thirst; took
away the appetite for liquor; made his
nerves steady, and he has remained q
sober and steady man for more than
two years, and has no desire to return
to his cups, and know of a number Of
others that have been cured of drinking
by it."-From a leading r. r. Official
Chicago, Ills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

BY SAM. W. SMALL L OLD 81 }
Yes. John, was down thar at Memphis
A-wnrkin' around ct the boats,
A heavin' o'cottOn with emph's'S
An a-lOadin' her Onter the floats.
[ was comm away from ole Texas,
Whar | went yer know, art=r the wah--
Bout it now, III make no refiexes,
But wait tell cit ter long taw.
Well, while I was down thar the fever
As yalIOw an piZen as sin,
Broke out; an eff you'll believe her,
Wharever she hit she struck IL
1t didn't take long in the hatchin,
1t ies' fairly bred in the air,
Tell a hosSpitel camp warn't patchin',
An we'd plt nty o. corpSes TO spare.
| VOLUNTEERED then with the Towards
l thought tibet my duty was clear
An didn't look bac' ards, but tow ards
An went ter my work ithout fear.
One day, howSOmever, she got me
AS quick as the shot OF a gun,
An they toted me off ter allOt me
A bnnk till my life-race was run.
The doctors and nurses they wrestTd,
But it didn't do NE any good;
An the drugger he pounded an peStId,
But he didn't get up the right food,
No blankIts ner ice in the ciJy!'
/ heard EN- say that from my bed
An some cried: Oh, God! who'll take pity
On the dyin' that soOnll be deadE'
Next day, howsomeyer, the doctor
Come IL with a smile on his brow;
Old boy, Jest as yit we haint knock d her.
Said he, = but wen do fer her nowi''
Fer, yer see john them folk ter the Nor ward
He'd heard Us afOre we call'd twice,
An they'd sent US a full cargo forward
OF them much needed blankets an ice!"
Well, brother, I've been mighty solid
Agm Yankees, yer know, senCe the wah,
An agin' reconStrucUiin was SOlid,
Not kea in for KongrisS ner law;
But, John, got onder tibet kiyer
That God-blessed gift % the Yanks,
An it saved me fIOm flrdin $ the river
An I'm prayin' EN- oceans o. thanks."
tell yer old boy, thars er streak in us
Old Rebels an Yanks tibet is warm
It's a brutherly love thet'll speak in US
An fetch MS together IN storm
We may snarl about "niggers an francheeSc.
But whenever thars sufferin' afOOt--
The TWO trees II unite in the branches
The same as they do at the root
ATLANTA Constitution
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

MIsFoRTUNE.-This is a world of mis-
fortune, and one of the saddest to a
good housekeeper is to be afflicted with
heavy, yellow, sour bread, biscuit, &c.
If you are ever troubled in this way,
use d. B. DeLand & Co.'s Best Chemical
SaEeTdtus, when you will be surprised al
its charming results in removing the
cause of your misfortune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

SOME time ago 5000 in bonds were
stolen from the parsonage Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church in West Troy,
n. Y, which is occupied by the Rev.
DR.. Krohn. DR.. Krohn, in accordance
with plan fixed upon by an anonymous
correspondent, met an agent of the
robbers IN New York, and by paying
$1,000 the rest of the property was re-
stored, and no question asked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

The Paris exposition is rich in old
and valuable instruments, many OF
which nave become obsolete. There are
some superb violins, examples of the
work of Stradivarius, Amati and other
makers. Many of the instruments have
names oft their own-thus, a magnifi-
cent Tradivarius is known as the Ju-
piter. another as the Stentor, and the
third, the property of Mr.. Alard.
which cost $4,000 francs, as the Mes,
siah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

The wool clip of Oregon this year is
about 100000 pounds, being about
100000 more than last year. The
prices range from IS cents per pound
for the poorest alkali wool east of the
Cascades, to %, % and p cents for the
best quality Il the willamette and
Umpqua valleys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Herald describes the
dress Of Chin Ian Pin, the Chinese am
bassador, ON the occasion of his formal
reception by the president: "He wore
the typical bowl-shaped hat, from the
top of which dangled a scarlet plume
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

ENGLISH steel pens are almost en-
tirely made by women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
SCROLL SAWS, CARVING TOOLS

Parsons Pursative pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood in
the entire system in three months. Any person
who will take pill each night from l to u weeks
may be restored to sound health, if such thing be
possible. Sent by mail for letter stamps. /, S
JOHNSON a. co. BANGOR. Me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10
BOB SUTTON AT MEMPHIS.
By SAM. W. SMALL, {" OLD SD

Tells His Brother John A6oat "THem ran
kee Blankets"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

original cheerfulness and strength. The Doctors
skill in the trea: ment Of Seminal Weakness
or Nervous Exhaustion cannot be exceiled n the
healing art. E6s- Circulars sent free. 4-P
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

The time when pious editor is ex-
cusable for knocking splinters from the
third commandment is when he jabs
the wrong end Of his penholder in his
inkstand and hastily shoves it behind
his ear without wi2ing it off, Whitehall
Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-10

A young lady, hesitating for word
in describing the character of a rejected
sutton said: 8 He is rot a tyrant, not
exactly domineering, but" "Dog-
matte" suggested her friend. "No, he
has not dignity enough for that; [ think
pupmatic would convey my meaning
admirably"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-25

ing their respective hands close to the chest
About twenty anxious spectators were taking
lessons in the seductive game.
Sol. Levy, who was injured over at Ogden,
some time ago, by being thrown from the
platform of car, is still among the Saints OF
that portion of Utah. AS if the accident was
not enough, mountain fever has attacked him.
and he has been confined to his bed most of
the time since the accident Mr.. Cohn, his
partner, informs us that Sol. will return to
Carson as soon as he is able to stand the trip,
and thus postpone his contemplated Eastern
and European tour.
Yesterday was a growing day, the warm
est of the year. The trees were in their
greenest suite instead of garments brown and
sere. And-but it's possible that this weather
wen may get worked out, so not another
stroke at present.
A large drove of cattle, averaging we'll as
to condition and size, passed through Carson
street yestesday. They were destined, some
body volunteered to inform us, for Esmeralda.