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The Hickman courier., 1878-05-10
Holding the Breath Under Water.

Holding the Breath Jnuef water
1t i. probable that the entrance of
water into the lungs has a great deal to
do with the painlessnes of drowning. 1t
IL certain that unconsciousness comes on
more quickly when the person is de-
prived of air, because the lungs are
filled with water, than when the air
passages are closed, while the lungs re-
main intact Most persons can hold
their breath for minute, very many for
a minute and a half, some for two min
utes. In one of the variety theatres of
New York appeared recently The
Brilliant Pearl of the Enchanted Grotto,
christened Undine, who performs, while
under water, encased In mammoth
crystal Illuminated glass tank, feats OF
astonishing suppleness and almost unbe--
lieyable endurance" This performer
can probably remain under water holding
her breath voluntarily, two minutes, and
perhaps more / have myself, watch in
haad. seen johnson, the celebrated ocean
1 swimmer, remain under water, in tank
( before an audience, for the astonishing
space of three minutes and twenty Sec
+ onds. and, before he rose the involuntary
contraction of his respiratory muscles
were uncom Portable to witness. In such
cases, although extreme distress may be
/ felt. there is no approach to unconscious
ness. But if a PERSONS head is under
water, and he does not hold his breath,
unconsciousDess will usually come on in
one or two minutes at the farthest.- DR..
= Tracy.
"A New Set of Rules for COurting.
The attention of the fathers of mar
riageable daughters is called to the
/ following set Of rules which a Dispatch
reporter saw hanging in a front parlor, a
/ few days ago. They are evidently form
ulated with great care, and seem to cover
+ the whole ground
|. Gentlemen, whose heads are anoint-
/ ed with bears oil, must not lean against
( the wall, as it soils the paper and renders
/ frequent and expensive repairs necessary.
.. The piano stool is dedicated to
music, and gentlemen who put their feet
upon it will not be tolerated.
9. Kissing except on the front steps is
strictly prohibited.
(. No proposals will be entertained
except upon ten days notice in writing,
accompanied by satisfactory references
of good moral character. The applicant
to be subject to an examination in the
rudiments of finance at the option of
parents.
5. Gentlemen remaining later than II
o'clock will be charged extra for gas.
s. Talking in loud tones and boisterous
laughing after o'clock must not be
INDUCED in, under pain of immediate
dismissal.
6. No liquors furnished to minors.
The Hickman courier., 1878-05-10
lightning RODS FREE

Are not 20 cheap NJ our Five Ton Wagon scale a.
$50. All iron aud steel. with brass beam. DeliV-
cred. freight paid. No money asked for th iesten'
send for Tree price list Of an size Scales
JONES OF BINGHAMTON. .Binghsmton, NY.
The Hickman courier., 1878-05-10
SANDAL-WOOD

A positive renisdy Tor all diseases ofthe Eia""J.
bladder and Urinary Organs; also good ier
DropsicaI Com mpIaluts- u never produces sick b.
nes, "a certain and speedy in its action. II is
fast superseeing every other remedy. sixty capsules
cure IN six or eight days. No other medicine con
do this.
Raware Of naithtiOns. tor, owing 70 its gre 4
success, many have been offered some arc mos'
dangerous. causing piles, etc,
DsSSsdas, Dick ds Co.'S Genuine sof osr-
suIes containing OIL o. ssndaiwood sold At All drus
stores Ask for circular send for one 10 - Nod q
Wooster street. Eew York
The Hickman courier., 1878-05-10

WANTED..aa, fSoS 8. Ans!lssn = = S:s:ps
per Union Iist o. CO-o tive Aswsptpe
D. - 49, tis.meuts IN this VIZ unity. 20 pftp
..su - N aisSs iib-rat coniutlsHluu hnd ~.
account Address w.
- Fere1ce BFk LsG FOST III General htents htne
fuf 40. ~ Hf' - 90
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
"Stop My Paper"

So long as the world is made up OF
individual human items, so long W
suppose It will be impossible to pub
lish newspaper in any community
without occasionally disturbing sons
individuals equanimlty, In fact, II
all men were astouchy rs the busines
end Of q mule is popalarly suppose
to be, there would be no such thing
publishing newspaper at all tor tn.
very first issue would cause the news
paper ofllte to be kicked into kindling
wood Fortunately, however, lh'
grea, mass Of mankind have the aens'
to know that this is fair give'and
take world, aud that an editor has u
ually no intention Of offending ind
yiduls. There IS one thing, however
an editor mui. do--he must give IT,
uew.. Else WY print u newspaper
lie must also to "A certain exten
comment upon matters political, Socl
and moral. Else why be an editor
In doing both lies" things, his pn
pose is simple and direct to make
good newspaper. to tell the truth are
to fluid his profit in honestly and faith
fullj serving thu community, When
therefore, he is unfortunate enough ''
say word, or print Il fact, which OF
tends the irrascible nerves OF the maj
who roars out "stop my p'Per'
or "slop my advertisements, on az,
count OF an editors offending in th
direction named, touches him in III,
pocket, certainly but that is oil. |
he has scrap of independence o,
mankind about him he will go on CIV
ing the news, and telling the truth
inst the same. - Lyons Republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
WHOLE No. 1879
Phosphorus and tho Brain,

In IN article on tho "IIygiene OF
Chronic Nervous Diseases" read by
Dr. Beard before the Kings County
IN, " Medical Society, the author
says Although the generalization
OF Agassiz, that fish feeds tho intel
Lot, Is among tho widest and most
unscien,iile ever made, yet there ID
little that the so,called "sea food
6sh aud oysters, Is excellent Tor the
nervous system, ard very likely in
part by virtue of the phosphorus II
contains but II no more feeds the
Intellect than phosphorus given in
any other way,
A health, brain and an intellectual
brain are not Synonymous, One may be
perfectly well, and at the same time,
perfectly stupid fool may eat like
q lower arimal, while the great phil
osophcr barely keeps himself alive
While food Is essential to thought,
yet the force in food Is not converted
into thcngbt'iorce, Good thinkers,
like good athlete, are usually liberal
feeders hut thousands who cat as
much or more have very little intel
lect or muscle, The effect of diet
largely OF fish seems TO he sedative,
callna,ive, like that Of bromide Of
potassium, or phosphorus, or clectrici-
ty-like these remedies, producing
dullness rather than intellectually,
aud inducing disposition to sleep
more than to think not accelerating
but slowing down the wheels Of the
mind, and therefore excellent and
adapted for the nervous. and over
worked, and overworried.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
Cure for Hard Times.

I want to say word about "hard
times" No matter what the financial
policy is, no matter what party has
the power, there is only one remedy
for hard times and that is to restore
the proportion between the tlllers of
the soil and the trades and professions
which existed thirty years ago. When
We accomplish this we can revive the
times. Our American people, born
and bred on farms. have felt that
they could not pursue the occupation
of tlling the soil; that they must be
merchants Or professional men. There
is hardly merchant in this city who
has not been overwhelmed with solici-
taions for positions for boys in count.
ing rooms or stores. The tilllng of
the soil is the only remedy for hard
times and it is the remedy that must
come before we cal find relief. Our
young men should take Horace Gree
ley's advice and $50 West" or back
to the old farms. &c. Beard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
HOW OLD

allow old are you 7" 4 child whose eyes
stIll hold some hint Of hsaysa's far skies,
Some memory Of tho lifs they knew
Ere earIh'life dawnei upon their view,
Climbs up into my lap 10 say,
SLOW old arc you :" ihls winter day
Dear child, how can answer you,
Aad mako NV answer seem most true
For II count my life by years,
Aud aoI by souow aud by teaTH,
Then am not no old to-day
Aa some whose youth has slipped away
Hut, child, II rheuld count my life
By sorrow aud by bitter strife,
ny tears that fell when dear ones died,
liy pain and loss and love deuled,
Oh, child with hair like morulag'a gold !
Then have grown no old 40 old
-lEbsn z, Resford.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
"sapper for two |" she cried, gloe-

"supper for two !" she cried, glee-
fully.
The grand house in New York Is
tenaoted by It's owners, and Hiram
goes to sea no more but 10 The sun
mer time two happy people cone to-
q quiet month to the little white cot
tage at Monklon, and aave always TO
listen to Davy's tale OF the evening
when he wa, cutting Hiram Goldby's
tomb stone, and ended By smashing
II into atoms,
For is the iovaliablo ending Of thr
tale, "PeaH was right, aud We werc
wrong, all Of usi for Hiram Goldhy
was lost at sen, sure enough, but he
was not dpad,ani he GENE TO the faith
iul love as she always sad he would
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17

John Sherman of Ohio, now Sec
retary of the Treasury and whilom
visiting statesman 10 Louisiana, is one
of the most unhappy men in the
country. He is much disturbed by
the testimony taken by the Louisiana
sub committee last week. and express
es dissatisfaction with the way bis
case is being managed; hence he has
requested Lawyer Shellaba'ger to 60
down to New Orleans and take charge
of his defence. Mr.. Sherman is also
considerably exercised concerning
Eliza Pritcha,ds reputation of the
part she played before the visiting
statesmen when, as Eliza Pinkerton,
she was dramatically brought in on q
lounge as a sample Of bull doing On
the whole it would seem that the Sec.
retary would have done wisely had he
remained in tie Senate and allowed
Stanley Matthews to run the Hayes
Administration alone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
She Knew Her Business.

When Collins went home to dinner
Monday he found the house tenantleSs,
the conk stove cold, and there was a
lonesome look aocut that part of the
Monday washing sti' left in the tubs
in the summer Kitchen. Hurrying
through 10 the back door he saw his
wife braced against the fence, holding
to the end of broken c,othes.linn to
keep the newly.washed garments from
the ground.
you've got here at last have you!"
Exclaimed the wife as she caught
sight Of him.
cline here-what's the matter?" he
repeated.
"Here I've been holding this bro''-
en- line tor over an hour, slr!' she
snapped. 81 was determined to de
right here before Id let these clothes
down Z"
"But why didn't you call some
one!' hs lnnocently inquired.
"There's that new family next door
the woman would have come over in
one minute.
"Woman next door, YOU big idiot,
you! Hasn't she been peeklng
around and peeking aronnd for two
weeks to see my wash, and dye think
I'd give her a chanc. to come over
here and see for herself whether The
sleeves OF my uightgown were pieeed
down with unbleached cotton! You
don't know anything. sir, and you
make tracks for piece Of rope. sir!
"Well, I swan ]" growled Collins as
he "tracked." Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17

"When,' asks the Warrensburg,
Missouri, Press "when is the time to
travel?" When You hear her fathers
foot on the third step, young man, is
about as good time as any. to start,
and you can prolong the tour to suit
yonr own convenience and the length
Of the old mans cane. From the in.
nocence with which you ask the ques.
tio.,, we suppose you didn't travel un.
til he was clear into the pa'lor. Served
you right.-[Burlinston Hawkeye.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17

Popular Science Monthly proves
that death by hanging is painless.
That would be well enough if the
hanging could strike man like light.
ming, before hs knew it was coming.
1t is standing around waiting for tho
thing to come 70 focus that makes
it unpleasant. That is, we suppose so.
Ours has been very quiet, uneventfdi
life; We were never hanged, aud
in fact haven't had much exciting ex.
periencs Of any kind. Huntington
aswkeye.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17

Bob. Ingersoll says: "For my
pr, I'm glad there's death lf'th're
wasn't this would be crowded world.
I'm willing To give my chance to the
coming baby. I've enjoyed life
Life has been a perpetual Joy 10 me,
and when the time comes to go, LII
thank the one that gave me this LIE,
even il there's no hereafter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
VICK'S
Illustrated Priced Catalogue,

Seveniy-fvo pages-3O0 Illustrations, with
DISSERTATIONS ot thonsand. Of The best Flowers
and Vegetables in the world aud the ,oay TO
qrou hem-all for Two CENT postage
Stamp. Printed in German an English.
Vicks Fio,cer and Vegetable Garden. so c's.
in paper covers, IN elegant cloth covc's 81.
ticks illustrated Monthly AaJazine-32 pa.
ges, fine Illustrations. and Colored Plate in
every number. Price Sl.25 q year; Five
copies for e6 90. Address,
JAMES WICK, 2echsste1 Ny
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17

The tramps OF Iowa have adopted
Susan Anthony's motto: 1--WE want
bread, land custard pie and meat and
egg. and coffpe) not the ballot. =
burlington Hawkeye.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
u. ID. W N,
NJ MACHIN L y II .

Manufacturer NJ the "iiOss" Jacf Screw
ImpFoyrd Saw Vices lackleliueks &c,
The Hoss JHck screw N speTdNg'
pronounced by liuilders and Contractors -
the hest Screw IN The market, send Tor
circulars and price ll'l' A liberal discount
10 the uade, -.
Machine Johblng Of all kind. promptly
attended 10 shop IN Amsdens Block, Depot
Avenue, Wlndio W, lh2ali
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
HartIand Business Cards.
+. G. | l. b Il Il Il,
Ma,,ufaLtur of and Dealer in

PlOws, CultivatOrS, Cottage anf
Box Stoves, Cauldr0n Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW WARE. Roll. BAKERS
Door Rollers, Door Roller Track, Corn
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates an'
Bars, Sup Pans, Arch Tops. Mouths 'nu
Rimmers, Slide Yoke Irons, Boot Jacks
Registers, Door Scrapers. Empire Stove B'ack,
Guards and Doors, Bedstead Castings. Gas
Castings, BirIsnest Tuvcr Irons, Sleigh anu
Sled Shoes, chilled and common, Cart aud
Wagon Boxes, Grme>'s improved Smut Mills,
IIowe's Standard Scales, Gibbs Cylinder Plow
Shares, Harrows, &c.
NJ Orders solicited.
IIartland. VT, May |, 1871. l4S4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
Windsor Photograph Rooms.

FlRsT.CLASS WORK GUARANTEED.
OLD PICTURES copied and enlarged and
finished IN Ink, Water y0lors, cil. stero'
scope Views taken OF Residences Horses
or Gronp,. aud IN fact. all kinds OF l'ho'o'
graph WORK done satlSla' tory or no charge
Albums. Picture Frames, Strcoscoprs.
Slcrroscopic Views of Windsor aud ,ic'hllA
Pas cporloGts, Sc, &c.. Away on hahd'-
Also, Agent or the celeb alnl Esiy Organ
Having had experience IN The business
we trust We shall merit q liberal public
patronage. [lS33yli
AMBROSE :. NlSE, Artist,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
The Conn. Valley Insurance Agency
represents the lar est aud most reliable
Fire. Life ana Accident 1nsur.
ancc Companies

In the world. Among them are the Aetna,
Ro,ul, Lani l. Il ODE lnprral, North Brit
ish, North America, Gvlnania Continental
an the ,cadiIg Mu,uals ol Vermont ani Mas
sachuscl,s. also. The Equitable Life of New
York aud the Travellers Life and Accident
OF Hartford.
Irresponsible persons having large RISKS to
place viii ro.,s,llt their interests hy cores
poining with this Agency,
Our principles Of business aic close scrn'
tiny OF Risks.
Rigid adhrlancc TO adequate rates, FAIR ana
square settlement u. honest LOSES. DO no'
fail 10 have vour l.iic aud Property insured al
the Conn. Valley lnsurnnc" AGENCY.
l.. ID. SABINE, Agent.
Windsor VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-07-17
+. GALLAGHER,
SALOON

Dealers In all kinds Of Fresh and Salt Fish.
Oysters aud lripe. Fruit Of al kinds IN their
season. Tobacco, Cigars. &c,, de' Team rnn
Ave days In q week. Under i, a, Wildefs
Furniture rooms, Main Street Windsor, w.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02
EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENON.

An extraordinary phenomenon in the
South Pacific is reported by the captain Of
a German s.camer which lately arrived at
Hong Kong. He found all the northeastern
coast of the island of New Britain covered
with thick smoke, and had great trouble to
pass the strait separating it from New Ire
land ON account of the fields of pumice,
which covered the sea to the depth Of four
or five feet. After considerable delay he
reached Makada, on" Of the Duke of Islands,
and discovered that three cratcrs had opened
on a peninsula formed by the island Of New
Britain and that continuous streams Of lava
were issuing thence. a great lise took
place in White bay, and a new island, near
ly a mile long, appeared, whcr. the water
had been is fathoms. The bay was for sew
eral days very hot, and large numbers Of
fish and turtles were thrown on shore and
devoured by the natives, nearly famished
from the extraordinary drynes of the sea.
son. 1t il probable that many other phe.
nomena occurred thereabout, though they
were undesirable in consequence of the
immense quantities of pumice.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02
EASY CALCULATOR.

1t is used 10y thousands of farmers,
mechanics and business men, who speak
in the highest terms of its practical util-
ity and convenience. Its wonderful sim
plicity enables even the most illitcrate
TO calculate with absolute accuracy and
speed while its original and rapid
methods delight and benefit the most
scholarly. Its entirely new system of
tables shows, at a glance the correct
value of all kinds of grain, stock, hay,
coal, lumber and merchandise, of any
quality and at any price shc interest on
any sum, for any time, at any rate pei
cent ; mea surelnent of lumber, logs, els
terms, granaries, wagon beds, corn cribs
wages for hours, days, weeks months
etc. 1t is we'll and neatly gotten up, il
pocket-book shape; is accompanied by
s%ilicate slate, diary, and pocket for pa
pcrs. 1t is unquestionab'y the mos
complete and practical Calculator eve
published. Cloth, $l,OO; Morocco, $l,5t
Russia, gilded, $500; Flexible cloth, 81
cts. For sale at Press & Dakotaian offic
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02
CROPS AND MARKETS.
TILE CROPS.

ID
London, July 3d. The Mark Lane Ex-
press says wheat cutting is now becoming
general, and judging from the recent agri.
cultural advices wheat seems to have i'm.
proved wonderfully in many parts of the
country. The past months sunshine has re-
paired the injury expected by the rainfall Of
May to an unlocked for extent excepting in
districts where the drought was severe, caus-
ing premature ripening. The prospects for
the barley crop are variable and generally
unpromising, particularly on lighter soils
The yield will certainly be light. Oats and
beans promise fairly.
II MARKETS.
The grain trade in London and in the pro-
vinccs is devoid Of any special feature, but
prices are well maintained considering the
proximity of harvest. There is an under
current ofsteadiness observable and the opin-
ion generally obtains that whether bought
for consumption or speculation, wheat at pres-
cnt prices cannot be Of much harm to miller
or speculator. One Strengthening influence
at work is the con inued continental demand
while wheat on the spot and in casgoes eff
the coast has been taken for continental &C.
count, and the fact that prices are stationary
in face of the liberal and improved crol
prospects, is in g'eat measure due to this lie
gitimate incr, ased demand. The arrivals O
wheat cargoes off the coast, especially from
America, appear likely TO be small for the
next few weeks. but as brilliant prospect:
are entertained Of crop on the other side o
the Atlantic the probability Of any material
| rise here il more or less renNte. With mod
crate arrivals at ports of CALI the floating
cargo trade for wheat is steady without quot
able change in values. The demand for tho
continent continues and helps to suppor
price,. Maize dull. Barley unchanged
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOOKS AND BLANK

FOR II USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT OFF,
GERS.
Prepared and approved by w. T.. CATION,
Superintendent Of Public Instruction, Da-
kota, including
TnEAsunER's BooK.-With blank forms
for warrants paid school house fund con.
tingent fund, and teachers fund.
CLERKS BooK-With blank forms for
Proceedings of District Board, Warrants Is
sued and Record Of Teachers Reports ; also
Deeds of School Property.
Orders on District Treasurer.
Treasurers Bonds.
Teachers Contract.
Notice to County Clerk Of Rate Of Tax
Voted.
Notice of Special School Meeting.
Notice Of Annual School Meeting.
Sufficient to last an ordinary district ten
years. Price per set, $500.
Sent by mail or express. Address.
Bowen & KINGsBURY,
Yankton. D. T.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-02
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
Letter to Cincinnati Commercial.

Letter to Cincinnati Commercial.
There isa feeling here, shared by all re-
rublicans, whether in Office or out, that if
the democrats get the house this fall, or
rather retain what they already havt, it will
be uphill work for the republicans to cary
the next presidential election, With the
house and senate in the hands Of the enemy,
working together for a common purpose the
republicans will suffer from the dlsadvan.
tags of the situation. The senate is already
gone-that is conceded, the democrats to
have possession March 4. Hence the etrug-
gle for the house, a struggle upon the result
Of which lie supposed to hang the presiden.
tial election of 1880. Should the republicans
fail to gain the house they will be hacked
to begin with, and will go into the race o.
1880 under discouraging circumstances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-10
INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, October 10. l am.

WASHINGTON, October 10, / nm,
For Thursday in the South Atlantic
and Gulf States, rising, followed by fall
ing barometer, stationary temperature
south and west winds. partly cloudy OF
rainy weather will prevail.
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley,
diminisbin gnortberly, shifting to warmer
elsterly winds, partly cloudy and slightly
warmer weather,
For the upper N ssissippi and lower
Missouri valleys and the upper lake re-
gion, south aud west winds, warm, clear
or partly cloudy weather, rising, fol.
lowed by falling barometer.
For the lower lakes, Middle and New
England States, northeast to southeast
winds, cooler, clearing, followed by
warm, clear weather aud rising barome
ter.
The rivers will generally fall, except
possibly, a slight rise in the upper Ohio