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St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
Faintness and Its Causes.

/ Faintness consists in temporary fail
ure of the activity of the heart; the
blood, in consequence, is not properly
circulated. It does not reach the head
and the patient loses clearness of vision
and color, and, ii not prevented, falls on
the floor, where, howe er, or even before
reaching it, he RECEIVERS. There is nc
convulsion, and, though he can scarcely
be said to be conscious, he is not pro.
foundly unconscious, so as not to be able
to be aroused, as happens in epilepsy.
There are all degrees of faintnesa, from
merely feeling faint and looking slightly
pale, to the state We have described and
in SONS cases the state of fainting is
hardly recovered from well before it
recurs again and again, for hours and
days together. We need hardly say
that such cases as the latter are al
together beyond the reach of domestic
medicine. What are the causes of faint
ness9 1t is not very difficult to describe
these. Some people are 80 easily affected
that they will faint if they cut their.
finger, or even If they only see the cut
finger of another person. All one can
say of such persons is that their muscular
fbre is not strong, and that their nerves
are sensitive. The heart. which goes on
for years circulating the blood, is essen.
tially muscle. 1t is weak in some peo-
pie, stronger in others, As rule, it is
weaker in women and stronger in men.
Whatever weakens the heart and the
muscles generally acts as cause of faint
ness. Close, foul air is common cause
Of faintness or of languidness. Anything
which greatly affects the nervous system.
such 40 bad news or the sight of some
thing horrible or disagreeable, will some
times cause fainting. But OF all causes
OF faintness, none is so serious as the los
OF blood. The muscles, In order to act
well, must be supplied with blood and
il the sblood Of the body is lost-if it
escapes, either from vein opened pur-j
posely, or from piles, OF from the source
from which inenstrnation proceed-in
excessive quantity then faintness will
happen.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
The Zulus as Lion Hunters.


OF the skill and courage of the Zulus
many anecdotes are told, Of which the
following is a specimen: Some few
years ago Zulu hunter, hearing young
British officer speak somewhat lightly of
native proves, offered to-give him a
specimen of it by killing single-handed e
huge lion which infested the neighbor~
hood. The challenge was accepted, and
the brave fellow st once set out on his
dangerous errand, the officer and several
of his comrads following at distance
Aaving drawn the beast from his lair,
the hunter wounded him with we'll
flung spear, and instantly fell fiat on
the !ground beneath his huge shield of
rhiuoceros hide, which covered his whole
body like the lid of dish. The lion,
having vainly expended his fury upon it,
at length drew back few PAGES. In
stantly the shield rose again, q second
lance struck him, and his furious rush
encountered only.the impenetrable buck
Ter. Fooled again, the lion crouched
close beside his ambushed enemy, IS if
meditating siege, but the willy savage
raised the further end of the shield just
enough to let him cresp noiselessly away
in the darkness, leaving his buckler UNI
moved. Arrived at a safe distance, be
leveled his third spear at the broad yell
low flank of the royal besst with sucn
unerring aim as to lay him dead On the
spot, and then returned composedly to
receive the apologies and. congratulations
of the wondering spectators.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

When a. woman spends three hours
In hot kitchen and rossts her brains ont
almost in preparing tempting and appe.
tizing dinner for her husband, to which
he sits down without word of commen.
dation. and replies when asked how Ia
likes his dinner. aOh, it will do the
tired-ous vile ooesn't feel encouraged tn
waste much time on his supper.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

An Indifferent actor was playing in
Othello at the Dunedin theatre. When
he came to the passage: ooh, that men
should put an enemy in their mouths to
stea! away their brainsl" stentolian
vo.ce roared from the gallery: All
right, old man, drink away; you're
safa."
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

Mus; cian: You say you have & de-
sire to become musician, aud have a
good ear Ior music. Judging from the
ear OH the p1lotog sph encIoaed in your
letter, va should 5i4ins you had D better
ear Tor E lead pencil.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19

fainting condition, and yet held up
through that exhausting escape that a
day later, by his directions, his mate
extracted the ball from his shoulder with
bis knife; and yet when taken, though
weak and ill, no trace of wounds save
the scars remained. He had parted
from Rutherford, as his enfeebled state
was danger to both, and he had not had
the hardihood to attempt to make his
way through the Gordon formed by the
vigilant guardians of the peace.
But to bis companion he was az true
as steel, and would give no clue to the
direction Rutherford had taken.
The latter, who was q much more
experienced bushman, and in stronger
health, was successful in evading his fate
for some time longer. As was atterward
ascertained, he had contrived to elude
the police, and made his way to the
McQuarle river, some three hundred
miles nearer Sidney than the scene of
his late terrible outrage. He was a
smart young fellow, native Australian.
though of English parentage, and of
good address. Arriving in a district
where he was unknown, he had no diff
Guilty in getting employment, and was
for some time engaged breazing-in
horses on cattle station, duty he was
we'll able to perform.
Had he been contented to remain at
honest work he might have long escaped
detection; but it was not to be. He
was soon at his old work, and one day
walked into the Pine Ridge hotel, near
Canonba, kept by Frenchman named
Beauvais, and unceremoniously an
nounced clam Rutherford. Bail up"
The process was without excitement,
orderly and business>like, and Beauvais
knew there was no alternative but to
submit.
+" He lpleaded that he WAS not a rich
publican, and begged moderate terms,
Offering any refreshment he demanded.
Rutherford wanted money and nothing
else--" that or your life" With his
revolverd at the head of the unhappy
Frenchman, he marched him into the
private room where the cash box was
kept, and stood by while his victim
reluctantly and slowly opened it. Hows
ever, he stood a little to- close, and
Beauvais, as he described it to me,
thought: 81 will not part with my
money without a struggle" There was
no time bandying words or renonstrance.
Quick as thought he threw up his
antagonists revolver arm, and grappled
with him in deadly struggle. He was
a plucky fellow, but the odds were
against him. Rutherford was a younger
and stronger man, armed and now
desperate.
Beauvais' grasp on the revolver arm
prevented Rutherford from getting an
opportunity to FIRE; still the issue could
not long be doubtful.
At this moment in the unequal COM
bat some good chance caused one of the
men to stumble, and both fell heavily to
the ground. There was a loud report
Rutherford's pistol had gone off in the
fall, and Beauvais, jumping to his feet,
found that the wretched murderer had
persisted by his own hand, and without
struggle.
I am glad to be able to add that this
plucky act was not lett unrewarded, the
New South Wales government present
ing Beauvais with 500 for his gallant
conduct in having been instrumental in
Kidding society of this dangerous and
desperate felone
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-19
, The Demo6fat,
OPELOUSAS, LA.
THE WINDS MISTAKE.
Oh, no!
Merrily o,

Oh, no!
Merrily o,
The winter wind set out to blow
He muffied his coat up to his chin,
and pulled his checks out to begin,
with lurries of snow fakes ftathervize
From his cap blown over his keen. cold eyes
40, ho!"
He muttered low,
- III make things danes wherever 60"
And first he came where long elm bough,
Though stripped Of its leafy garn ent now,
htld in its fingers, swinging, what
Was dangling money-peuch he thought.
40, no! -tt*5
I'd like to know"
He cried, " who wove and tied this SO
IT'S miser's pocket made to hold
far oit of the common reach his gold
N chink and jingle 1t well about
And then Che laugned) I'll empty 1t out!"
0, no,
Merrily O,
With his rutied -out cheek and feather Of snow
de shook the branch with a wicked glee,
But never chink or jingle heard he'll
Not CLEAN OF coin nor q trinket shone-
All that the pouch once held was goneI
so, hoi"
He whistled low,
AS he shook it each way, to and fro,
8 lis only birds nest, after all,
But, ah. how firm tor thing 80 small!
Only mothers skill could Irvine
These threads and shreds 60 soft and fine!
90, hot"
I'll leave 1t so,
For the sake OF the oriole whose care
In the summer weather hung 1t therev'
And he shouted louder than ever, "Ho"
With his pu fed-out cheek and feather Of SNOW,
And he started out again to blow.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11
aud not n dream, myth. "a

and not uIeasAn ny
His stay in the quiet village was pro-
longed much beyond his original inten'
tom He was once more well man
pbysically, but mentally he was troubled
with a strange unrest. He had grown
70 love Adelaide with the whole force
of his ardent nature, and like oil noble
minded men, he was free from conceit
about his own powers of pleasing. He
be.itated to break the spell of silence
lest in asking her to become more than
a friend he might lose oil. 7t Fh
One morning he called to leave book
she had expressed wish to read DE
found her in the gatslen tying up vine
whose heavy clusters Of opening rose
buds had weighed it almost too heavily.
For moment he stood watching her,
then she turned and saw him. The light
of sudden joy, that irradiated her face
carried an intuition of the truth to his
previously doubling heart, and he said
softly, hesitating no longer: 4oi1'szH
"Has my little friend rose for me9''
With bright face Adelaide plucked
one of the most perfect Of the creamy,
balf.opened buds and held it towards
him Al he took il he said: l 7.U-
81 only want it with its full meaning.
Without that it is valueless as q gift from
you. Do you know why?"
One swift, upturned glance into his
eagor face, then Adelaide's head droop-
ed low and the hue Of her cheeks grew
like the "red, red roses" but she did not
reclaim her flower! ="
He gathered her into his arms.
ooh! my darling! My darlingP he
whispered passionately, II will try to
prove worthy of such precious gift /,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11
Popping rArE QUESTION.

Said abe. "Pssy toll me II you can, ..i
Why men NO bashful are; l..
They fall in love--dream ana pgn'
And worship u afaf; :,
Int when they strive 70 tell ths tale,
They stutter, hesitate-sndia''
1--WE ladies' like men, You know,
Ono not afraid TO speak"
Az marc I thought blush appeared IA,
iInon Il maiden's cheek;
Then i 70 myself said, II see ma,
This msidcu's heart belongs to me-
Then out I spslgs- -"Oh, lady fair, D
AnJ aimee / boldly speak my love.
Pray wilt thou not o. nine n.as,1,,, J .,atsa
mo sir" said abe with won aomc mem are
fD'E-S'T II '.OaI 10 iHliJN
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11

Y THE road master of the NJ, K. & T.,
Mr.. j. r. Murphy, furnishes the Deni-
son Ne,cs with graphic description Of
the destruction Of three emigrant schoon-
ers by prairie fire: "Tuesday afternoon
about three o'clock prairie fire was
burning ficrccly about two miles north
of Atoka. The wind was blowing a gale
from the south, and the rank and luxu-
rious grass and brushwood reared and
cracked beneath the fury of the flames.
The emigrants saw that the fire fiend
was gaining upon them and made every
effort to keep out of its way. Near Bald
Mountain, where the road is rough and
steep, the wagons moved so slowly that
the flames overlook them, and in a Sec
ond the canvas coverings we're in a
blaze. The three families, men, women
and children, fled to the railroad track
for safety, and the scared teams with
their loads of household goods went
plunging madly along the prairie. The
wagons cspsized, and the provisions,
chairs, table, etc, of the weary emigrants
we're scattered around for long way.
Everything was total wreck. The
horses with the shafts of the wagons
dangling behind them, were soon out Of
sight, and the unfortunate party had to
foot it to Atoka. The men then start
ed in search of the horses, but at last
accounts none of them had been found
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11
HeatI.eR IDEAS Of He'll.

As the subject of hell has been and is
still under discussion in the theologic
world, the orthodoxists in civilization
should be concerned to know what the
inhabitants of heathendom think OF it.
The inhabitants of the Marquesas
islands, according to an American who
has lived among them for years, and
studied their character, customs and
creed, picture hell as region of pro-
found darkness, no ray of light ever en-
tering it except ON arrival Of spirit
from earth. By this ray the newly con-
demned spirit is guided to the special
seat appointed for him-orit and there
he remains in impenetrable shadow un-
til the nextcomer brings a flash Of light.
There is no other punishment for the
doomed. They, are, however, singed
on entrance, because they are then
obliged to pass huge demon, who flaps
his wings and exhales fire continually.
Women, it may be interesting to know,
are seldom sent to the Marquesan To-
phet, owing to the love (witness the GUS
tomary egotism of the male animal even
in Polynesia) and devotion they bear
the native chiefs and priests, who (here
is gallantry) would be unconsolable
without them, even in Paradise. But
women are not admitted to the highest
circles Of the good place, prepared alone
for men, who can, however, descend to
them when they wish to enjoy feminine
society. There are different planes OF
divine life for women, the lofticst being
reserved for those who have loved and
been loved most intensely in this world,
and whose greatest bliss will come from
the visits of the spirits of the chiefsia and
priests. ~ gsu5., So rr.t J.. a "a -
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11

ALIrTLE boy, whose father was . rs s,
er immoderate .drinker of the mooet,
ate kind, one day sprained his vrlsh anu AZ,
his mother utilized the whisky IN m ~
husbands bottle to battle the htile ~
lows wrist with. After while the -
began to abate, and the child surp
his mother by e1claiming: Ma hAs p
got a sprained throat!"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-01-11

CAREFUL observers say that there are
more marriage announcements in the
Iowa papers this. fall than was ever
known before. Now, somebody Will be
predicting a cold winter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
SIGNIFICANT.

At the risk of offending Democrats and
apologize Republicans, we reproduce the fol-
lowing from the New York Tribune: General
Schuyler Hamilton made a remarkable Deco
ration Day speech on Friday. He distinctly
apologzed for his speech of last year which
encouraged the practice of decorating the
graves of the Blue and the Gray alike, and
declared that those words were spoken in
fit of sentimental generosity aroused by mis-
representations of prominent rebels He
urged that no member of the Grand Army
Post he was addressing might { lay flower on
the grave of rebel. They were traitors in
1861; they are traitors now. All winter long
they have been plotting treason in the halls
of Congress-. Many will differ from General
Hamilton's views, a d some may criticise this
expression of them. But the speech itself,
coming from General Hamilton, and consid-
cred by contrast with his speech of last year,
and in connection with the political events of
the past year, must be regarded as highly sig
nifcant, to say the least"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
FIVE CHILDREN AT A BIRTH,

The story comes from South Australia of
there having been born to one woman II chill
dren in five years She is the wife of Jacob
Schuler, farmer. This remarkable mother
is described as being six feet, four inches high
and weighing 244 pounds She gave birth to
a boy and girl in March, 1878, and to two
boys and one girl in September, 1876, one
child being born between these two events,
and in October 1873 she gave birth to three
boys and two girls, all reported to be living
and healthy. The Reighbors of the Schuers,
donated various small articles and money to
assist Mr.. Schulers family, and sixpenny
subscription has been started in the colony
for their benefit. 1t will probably yield
enough to clothe, support and educate the five
until they reach self-supporting age. A
full account of the case ha5 been transmitted
to the Secretary of the Colonies at London in
order that it may be laid before the Queen,
and Victoria, herself the mother of large
family, will no doubt suitably reward her
fruitful subject.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
THE HOBART AFFAIR.

Tha Gazette presents this rather hastily
dished up bit of domestic privacy, in some
what different and more agreeable light by
publishing the following letter from MIR. Ho-
bart to his wife. fgossips of all sorts-news-
paper as we'll as Enthusiastically be a
little surer of the authenticity of their news,
and little less eager to tell an interesting
story at the risk of weary heartaches, there
would be deal more comfort in this world
In his letter to Mrs. Hobart he says: "You
know the offer had to 90 to Australia, by
Frank Frost when he was to see me, the week
you left for Santa Rosa. Well he wrote to
me again, and as felt somewhat discouraged
l concluded to 60. You may think this a fool
ish move, but it was the best | could see, and
| have such desire for change. l am in
hopes of making enough money in short
time to come back rich, or send for you. Di-
rect to me at Sidney, n. S. w. Find out
what the postage is before sending letter.
sail from here Monday, June g. at II o'clock.
Will stop two days in Honolulu and one
month in Auckland and New Zealand, and
from there to Sidney. get my expenses
paid out and 5000 month" The deed for
her home was left with Recorder Williams.
Instead of being proof of unfathfulness, it
looks like piece of thoughtfulness and fore
sight. A dozen things might happen to a
man going on a voyage like that, and in case
of an accident, the title resting with the wife
would simplify matters very much
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
FOR SALE.

OFFER nv HOUSE, SITUATED ON
A Curry Street. between King and Musser, for sale
Also my furniture, sewing machine library etc Buyers
invited to view the premises. A. WAITZ
Carson, May 81, 1879.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
ARLINGTON HOUSE.
NORTH CARSON STREET,
CARSON CITY, NEVADA

Havn" leased this well-known brick building notify
friends and the public in general that will be kept
first-cla,s hotel in every particular.
THE TABLE will be second to none in the State.
THE Bar will be supplied with the best brands of
Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
az Good cooks and gentemanly walters have been
cured.
AS old resident of Carson City, ask and expect a
share of public patronage. My intention is attend in
person to the wants of my patrons. B. F. SMALL
jei2-tf Proprietor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

New MINEs.-The Times Recierc makes
mention of some mines recently discovered on
the west side of Paradise Valley, as being of
great promise. 1t says that one called the
Solid Silver, bids fair to be all that its name
indicates. At depth of twenty-five feet
from the surface, the greatest depth attained
on the ledge, the ore is surprisingly rich in
native silver, and the lead is large and we'll
defined. Other rich lodges have also been
discovered neart the Solid Silver, and the pros
poets for rich mining camp are very encour-
aging.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

Augusta, Kansas, June 12.-The cyclone
in Buteer County on Monday last was very
severe Mrs Hawkins and her two children
were blowen a quarter of mile and killed.
Quite number OF persons were injured,
some seriously. Thirty seven farm houses
were completely wrecked, others were moved
off their foundations and twisted out of shape
There was a general destruction of out-houses
in the course of the storm, and the corn was
badly hurt, but will grow again. The wheat
was also badly injured.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

The House passed the Army Appropriate
bill without substantial amendment.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

The PRINCE OF WALES has informed his
Cornish tenants that he will remit twenty per
cent of their rents for three years from last
Michaelmas, on account of the hard times.
Good for him
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

The Prince of Orange. heir-apparent to the
throne of the Netherlands, died at Paris at II
o'clock Wednesday morning.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

The Standard says that on Tuesday evening
the Bodie mill commenced crushing ore taken
from the ledge recently discovered in the 438
foot level. The mill is of but twenty stamps
capacity, bat is in excellent order. The ore
is very rich, and big returns may be expected.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

Since the war 1873 cotton mills have bee
erected in the cotton growing States, and tn
number is constantly increasing.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

Major Little and his wife quarreled while
out riding, recently at Easton, Me-, and in
the excitement Mrs. Little let her baby roll
off her lap to be killed under the wheels of the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

CAHAN MALoNEY shot Bridget Murphy, at
Monroeville, O., because she wouldn't marry
him. Then he ran wildly into the street, de-
fed anybody to arrest him, fired at men who
approached him and terrorized the whole vii
lage Constable Crane thought that the best
plan of restoring order was to kill MaloneY,
and deliberately proceeded to do it by snoot
ing him from safe distance with rifle
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13

promptu stage 6xings used on the occasion of
the appearance of "Uncle Dan'l:'
The drop curtain was made of an old Amer
lean flag split down the middle, and did not
drop at all, but was hauled up to the wings
on each side, at the opening of each act.
The wings consisted of gray blankets hung on
ropes. The STAG itself was not much bigger
than the cab of locomotive, and when ''Un-
Gle Dan,r gave one of his hearty laughs, the
whole thing would shake as if about to tumble
to pieces
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-06-13
THAT "AUDIBLE UTTER. /"

The New York Tribune has quite number
of subscribers in Carson, and we call atten-
ton to an exceedingly readable article in the
number for June 4, upon the q audible litter
with which President Hayes last veto was
received on the Democratic side of the House
Read it,
The New York Sun publishes the statement
that Senator Matt Carpenter is killing him
self by the excessive use of tobacco.
On Monday sturgeon was caught in the
Sacramento river, measuring over nine feet in
length.
The House passed the Army Appropriation
bill without substantial amendment.
AT the Ascot races on Wednesday, Parole
is recorded as coming out seventh.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-07-30
Two Foot Races.

Two races took place in this city,
last Sunday evening. One was be-
tween George Phillips and Louis
Heise, for $40 side, and the other
between Otto Wagner and William
Youren, for 50 side. The course
was from the stone house to the old
foundry, about 400 yards. Phillips
won the first race by about forty feet,
and WAGNER was distanced in the
other. Quite an amount of money
changed hands on the result, as many
bets had been made between the re-
spective friends Of the contestants.