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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
CHEW
The Celebrated
"MATCHLEss"
Wood Tag Plug

TIE PIONEER TOBACCO CoMpANf,
New York. Boston, and Chicago.
A Cough, Gold, or Sore Throat, requires i'm
mediate attention, as neglect oftentimes re.
salts in some incurable Lung Disease. "Bropn's
Bronchial Troches " will almost invariably give
relief. Is cents q box.
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aTHEREs millions In 1.-THE last
call toe 6ye-tweutiest
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Probably there is no better judge Of musical
instruments, or Of the opinions of musicians
concerning them, than Theodore Thomas. He
says the Mason d Hamlin Cabinet Organs are
much the best Of this class OF instruments
made, and that musicians generally agree in
this
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

The destructive progress Of that insidious
foe to life and health, 6~crofula, may be arrest
ed by the aid Of Scovin's Blood and Liver Syr-
up, . botanic depurent which rids the system
Of every trace Of scrofulous or syphilitic poi
son and cures eruptive and other diseases ill.,
dicative of . tainted condition of the blood.
swelling, salt rheum, ~carbuncles, biliousness,
the diseases incident TO women, govt and
rhoruno<iovu
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

A Ian in Hungary has the distaf
..Aa - 1s.-;a Xrecir.tt. In sr;nn;nc
- " M.Io s.aaS
curing Aef imP!isonment Asisoi WooU
and ivory inlaid with silver, and still
hears the hemp left upon Il by the i'll.
fsted queen IN h ava ri her ~execution.
A"'eu 4uec. =. !.
a v,..@e H1va1I1n1 IN Welcomes
That Of 4 "heethen Chinee.n II belonging to
one of our race. can scarcely be described "
attractive. Rnt worse ann this. Il is the index
Of 4 disordered liver. of . liver that needs
sron.in0 and raeulatipR. THE remedy 10 1t
hand. nromnt. eficscious. A ccurge Of Hos
letters stomach B,tters viii expel the misdi-
rected bile from the blood. and divert It into
the nroner channel. open he bsvels. remove
the dvspeptic symptoms which invariably accom-
PAW biGousneos. and counterects the rapidly
deyelopine Tendency 20 dangerous congestion
Of The liver. who'll must slwayg exist MEN the
akin and whites of the ewes sssume this vel
low hne. The pains throuch he ripht lower
ribs. aide And shoulder Blade. the nausea.
fnrred state Of the toppue. and unpIeaeant
breath which indicate liver Compliant. ia short
iii its disaQreeable concomitants. are soon
wn,,,oHsaA 1y Hhto rovopcfuu NnpHonttua ~hSnh
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Octave Choruses.

A splendid stock Of these on hand, cost but 6 to &c
cents each, and each contains q favorite Anthem,
Glee, Oratorio or other Chorus, Quartet or Part
Song. They are much used by Choirs and Societies
for occasional singing. Try q dozen? Send for list,
or send 10 cts for our full Book Catalogue.
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l5C. Autograph Albums

II is q fancy bound 4s.page Book, illustrated with
"a Scrolls, Ferns. and Notices In collars. Every one
10 delighted with them. Is cts eacn; 6 for Coo, Send
for 8; sell 4 and get 2 free. Foreign Postage stamps
p for 3 Ct. stamp; 100 for.ioc;, Catalogue Of popular
both large ana sms1l quantities. for stamp.
Address, ACM 0TAMR Cee.,
U00erh1ol Center. Vt.
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Cheapest Advertlsing In the WOrld.
Send for Circular, with full particulars free, Beals
4 Foster, 10 Spruce sire (, New York.
Book OF l10 PAGES.
Lists Of all the best NEWSPAPERS for Advertisers,
with schedules Of rates charged. Address Geo. p.
kowell 4 Co.. 10 Spruce street.N Y. Price 10 cents.
TYP Measures. Agate and Nonpsreil. For
meAsui ing advertisements. Free by mail for see MT
stamp. Address Geo. 2. Rowell 4 Co.. New Yors.
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Invest 6 cts for enc Musical Record, or ~ for . year


q. II. Ditsoa = c.. ,. n. Ditssn a Co..
III 4 81 Broaluay. lev Isrk. 81 CAtatnat st.. Hhila.
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VII.

Gssesas y0u can - for yourself that no
tfaoe Of Il remainA neither h there I
NIL not ret any source Of prosperity
mvo tie tide Of stFangefs that once I
year breaks upon the lonely and rugged
dhoRe.
~ low tide, however, Saint Martin.
hav5ng pity upon the poor women that
nseded scf3 water for their waahins. has
permitted TIE lot creekt to reappear hsre
~ theee n little pools smons ~
no1ldese Ct - old bed, 70 that for q
tittle while daily OF nightly they can
oeetlq heir linen. When the tide
Rsoaes T., h0weyeF, you - no moro Of
ne stseam than II there never had been
snch ! thing.
Finally aefer the great Saint Martin.
|H na1t 9tcng day sdnce Iii apperi.
ION y Normandy has been credibly Ne
CORDED, possibly because Of hin indiNer.
- sMcceaB a : previous occasion. II
= however, known that .at the begin-
"a ~ Sontnry : family arseins
- Aeocont lipn kin.liyed nd fouriShed
e Nofnandy, andit i altogether probs.
~ teAe ~ representatives survive TO
thu day. Indeed, lsas than forty years
- sacA Representatives dwelt In the
enaeeeax OF Lons-la-Foret and Neuf.
ehe3sls ~ Wh0m theif gssat proxenitor
hAd ~bequeathed the power 81 curing the
eqkSaos By the imp0aiuon Of banda: Is
s1ee annually, II the month OF septem.
~ the sailors ard peasants broueht
Ae1fGhtldIen tfonxl pasts 81 the No1n.
w t0eInvoke thepEotection of the saint.
thrOnRh tn fnntrumAmfaIs4v - IA. ~
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The Richmond Pink Prints

Are printed ON strong cloth, In absolutely fast colo!
MEDAL for Pinks vas given 70 these good
BEST PINK MADE. II ysu want HONEST COOL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-13

PoRrrLACA>. \ recent English writer
speaking ofthe cultivation of these flowers
offers some timely remarks:
"Portulaca, should be planted in good
soil, in which they can thoroughly estab-
li>h themselves, covering the surface of
the ground with dense coating of foliage,
and then when the hot, bright, midsummer
falls on the plants, hundreds of splendid
flowers leap up responsive to its influence.
Portulacas arr most effective when they
are not unduly crowded. Individual
plants should have ample space in which
To grow, a. they quickly cover good
space OF ground. The soil being made
good, the surface should be covered with
half inch or 50 of mortar rubbish, and ov-
er this some fine soil should be sprinkled.
On this let the seed be sown thnly, and
all in danger of being crowded removed
rs soon as large enough. The roots grow
quickly through the grit to the rich soil be-
low. and the plants. becoming thoroughly
established, bloom on till autumn dims
their lnStre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-13
s9,ooo,ooo.
TONTiNE PLAN.

OF upon the prno pie Of accunrlating profits for de
MI" periods which was first introduced BY this >ocic
~ and has been recommended and endorsed by ,ini.
hcht experts in Life Insurance, and by leading busi.
ntss men. Forty Four per cent has bee carRcd and
accumulated ON the premiums paid its Toutne Life
l'"cits, and forty per cent. ON its iortinc Endow-
'nont Policies, issued within the last five wears
The Directors oG 'nr Equitable Life Assurance So
i"v represent exclusively the interests OF the Policy
old"rs, and in presenting the Society to notice they
eel that it has strong claims upon public confidence
bee; use 'f the strict and consrrvaiiv" principles bv
which fS 7hrious departments ar. governed. In the
assets ard il the administration of the society. per
cct Sc urr i given for the future which is Of great
mportar'e to those depending upon their insurance
policies Tor the ultimate support OF their families.
No Lille Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions As the Equitable, none is more prOInpt
Az just in IT. dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-13

!. New Discovery %. sh Cure d Disease:
About eight years ago there was discovered and
1ui into practice new, simple, con, enont and safe
trincipe for curing disease by absorption without
losing. The necessities of TIE ease prompteda Wig.
.rous examination into its merits, until the qucs-
ion was thoroughly and practically solved.
AT the time oi its discovery ana introduction there
va, but one object aimed AT, viz the prevention
md cure Of malaria in its various forms.
It's GREAT Value not at First Rereaied.
Like every new discovery, all of its good results,
Ould not be known at once. Important develop
.nents, by way of cures of other diseases besides
malaria, were maniiesting themselves rapidly, be-
.ng acknowledged and reported by the grateful pa
ients of both sexes and all ages throughout the
and, until II has nov become n settled question
hat the Holman Pad, intelligenly applied To the
t OF the stomach and worn according to directions
S cure mineteen-twentieths of the ills either sex is
subject TO
Ihe Holman Pad is two-fold in its action. 1t
ends IA healthy, gentle vegetable tonic into the
'ystcm by way of the circulation through the pores
II /. worn exactly where needed, being placed over
he Liver and stomach, and over the centre of the
.irryous system which r,r'ades the digestive or
ganS.
mittent, Bilious, and CongesiNc Fever, and Feycrs
If all kinds. Thi, has been tested aud proven in
many instances that state II positively and with
nut any qualifications.
II will prevent Colds and protect weak lung
against confirmed disease. II is better than all III,
h-. protectors ever made No one was ever NJ.
Itcked with dphiheria while wearing the Pad. 1t
win prevent summer Complaint, and keep the
bowels regular. II Will prevent Dyspepsia.
1t will prevent Chronic Internal Rheumaiism
and Neuralgia, often hually fatal. This has
been demonstrated beyond the possibility o,
ioubt, to the joy and gratitude oi scores of sut
ferers who were wise enough to apply the rem
edy In time.
1t will prevent sick lea iaclcs. II the Pad is
put on when the first symptom, appear the at
tack will hp avoided
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4 Io0SINt: JOKE.

\ prominent physician of Pittsburgh said
jokingly To lady patient who was complain
ing OF her continued i'll health, and of his in
ability to cure her, Try Hop Bitters :"
The lady took it in earest and used the Bit
tiers, from which she obtained permanent
health. She now laughs at the doctor for his
Joke, but he is not so well pleased with it,
as il cost him a good patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-13
HORSEFORD'S
SELF RAISING
BREAD PREPARATION
The Healthy and Nutritious
BAKING POWDER.

Invented by +. y. Hors,tord, late Prof. in iiar.
ward University.
II is Better and IIealthi,r than ordinary Baking
Powder, Cream Tartar or Yeast.
The cost of raising Bread Biscuit, etc, with il l.
only about half ~ much H. by ordinary Baking Pow
der, and the result j. much better.
II restores the nutritious elements which are taken
from the -four in boiling Ne ordinary Baking Pow
der anything else used for raising bread does this
Universally used and recommended by prominent
Ply ysicians.
Put up in packages containing II ounces, just
enough for p pounds of flour.
The Horsford Almanac and Cook Book sent free
on appcatiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-13
FRANK E. NYE,
General Agent for Central Maine
OFFICE IN ALIENS new BUILDING,
Water ST., Augusta, Nc.
GOOd 1yentS U0Uted.
July yl0f&w
SAVINGS BANK
ORGANIZED in l848.

TRUSTEES Thomas I.ambard, Jas. W. NortIs
Artrinas i.ibbey VIM. ;. Badger, >am'l Titconb.
ofFlCE-in savings Bank Building, Ia Water st.
Bank open daily, from A. VI. 10 f. A. and from
to 40 i. NJ. saturday Evenings FROM to $50
O'Clock.
Interest ON deposits payable twice a wear, Feb and
Aug. Interest not drawn out su,ccd to the deposit,
thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest bcginS the first dnv of each month.
Money deposited on or before the fsnN dpg of each
month"; will draw interest from the HTSt day of the
same month.
5>Undcr the existing law of this State, all dcpos-
it, in Savings Banks, erempt from aHicipdifaJ-
dtioH.
No returns OF names of depositors are required to
hc made 10 Stat" or town authorities and al accounts
are held by this Bank to be strictly pirae and coaf-
deHfiOi.
Married women and persons under age can deposit
money III their own names, 81 that il be- drawn
only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to I xccu ors Guar
dian., Trustees, and Others having in charge Trust
Funds.
WM. Il. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta, Jan. l, 1879. t&wtf
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Daily Kennebec Journal,

Issued every morning, cNcep: sundays 1t contains
the latest news by telegraph and mail giyts reports
of Markets, and has carefully prepared political and
local articles, and generous amount OF farming,
home and miscellaneous reading with full compila-
tiOn of state new.
Terms, - per aaHam in adrance, - if payment
Is not e within the year single copies Jcents to
be had AT the book stores and at this office.
Advertisements inserted on sOnable terms. Rates
may be had on application at ih, oihce.
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Gbe licnncbct tsournal.

Published at tt,UsrN, MAINE, Water Street foot
of Court, by SrUAGCE, oWEN Il NASH.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18

PROPER PRoPER oEAssiFIcArioN
ANusEMRNTs-Isr PAGE-5th and 9th colA
AsrROLoGY-2D PAGE-eth col.
BILLI!ARRDDSsy,lsrS !IRDS y, Srsn pASr-ssh col "a and sa.o.
ss$SHsss ssisss s. % and
sys1SEss SoTIcSs%5sH - sAsrzsA and eth ssl.
CLERKS AND SALES sAiEs9ES-iarn % P1en-ssh and coils
ee&chaES Sp r1isss IL: rAsr,sA col
C0AsTWisE sfEAMsIlIPs-2D PAcK-sth COL
S3NHIN AchbEaIEs"larS n1rFAS PAssNiss COL
bDsslsTk9ia Boss sfkps aCfisr fnStss Passc eG, COL
bEY housEs To TEr
xun6rRIS and 9th coils
ESSSsSIoSs13D P.ssS,s F.ss-S,s col col
FINE XRfs-isr PAcS"4tS col i''
F1sSfsHEp hoons AND APARTMENTS TO LET
2D PAck-ist and 2d coils.
zgfFiTyfHap zGkF COL
H5kH F1snsss eo
HORSES. CARRIAGES. &C.-isr PAGE-sd and 9TH coils
HOUSE, HOUSES, RooSs, h'' Places OF BUSINESS &C..
I6sf kSS SSrSGslsI FfssEeis ' col
MAGHiSEkxTiIEEGs MAEhEE COL
kSIs sisosIhzNso6s PAGE
NEW 'iT 'PiTuiBsLLIcATIoNs-7rH PAGE-esh col.
SoShbT rASE1S:s eS p4cr-,eol
fosT aToS2HccEEsN oFFicE NoTichsr SNAN f1oaHash col
18TH PAGE-4th col. - -.
PROPERTY OUT OF THE CITY FOR SALE Oh TO
RENT-2D PAcE-1st col.
REAL. ESTATE AT AUCTION-2D PAGE-1st col.
REAL ESTATE TO EXCHANGE--2D PAGK-lst col
REAL ESTATE wANTED-2p PAGE-lsr col
RESTAURANTS-2D PAGE-3d col.
REWARDS-lsr PAGR-1st and I'd coils.
SALES AT AUCTION-2D PAGE-4th and 5th coils
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALES-l2THP PAGx-2d, Sd
STORAGE-l2TH PAGE-6th col.
THE TRADES-l2Tn PAGE-5th col.
TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES-2p PAGH-lst COL
TRAVELLERS GUIDE-2D PAGE-6th col
UNFURNISHED ROOMS AND APARTMENTS TO
LET-2D PAGE-2d col
WANTED TO PURCHASE-12rH PAGE-6th col
WATCHES. JEWELRY. &C.-l2rH PAGR-6th col
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY FOR SALE Or
TO LET-2p PAGE-lst col.
YACHTS STEAMBOATS, &C.-lOrH PAGE-6th COL
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
DIRECTORY FOR ADVERTISERS.

HERALD BRANCH OFFICE PCS BROADWAY
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE kECEPTi0N
- OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND SALE OF PAPERS.
ADVERTISEMENTS PRESENTED BEFORE EIGHT
O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ARE INSURED
PROPER CLASSIFICATION.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
REV ARDS.

n. = REWARD FOR RETURN OF GOLD EARRING
,)lost between 3th and SD and 9th and Sd
CASWELL HAZARD 4 CO, 9Th av. and 39th st.
mi n REWARD.-LOSf. ON THE 18TH INST, A
~ (Islvrr Slut Tho above reward will be paid
for tho return of JOHN BUCKLEY, 100 Christie
pher ST.
N. = n REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR THE RECOVERY
sD)Jof Bead Bag. containing four diamond and
one bangle ring lost Wednesday afternoon elevated
road or from Thirty third street Station Standard
Theatre Return W. PATTERSON. Grand Central HOTEL
No questions.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18

d = REwARD.-LOsT, TUESDAY EVENING. WHITE
Dstrped satin aud ivory Fan. i42 West 41th
the Academy of Music. Return " above number.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

g A u-LOTTEkIEs OF THE SPANISH GOVERN
N.
There was always the following Extraordinary Draw
ings December - -
National Lottery at Madrid
10000 gold distributed in prizes; 10000 tickets
61lY prizes. full in gold. every 81 tickets, as
follows -$5uOOOO. $3.50 900 Sl50O0O of $4,000 Of
$25 ~ of $4,000 80 of SIS O0O, 1853 of $500 ap
$500 and 800 of 500 each for the numbers ending with
the figure the that draws the capital prize OF
S5O0OOO. gold Some numbers draw three by
itself by approximation and by ending with the
figure of the capital prize
ROYAL Havana Lottery ls5ooco pesos dstr6rted dist 10
5000. 250Ou 10 OF iOOUo. ~ OF 5000. 4s6 OF oOO
oxinations of 1000 IL Of 1Oa Parties desiring to
the result their numbers by cable day OF
have always applied register them in time at
this Office
Prizes of the Royal Havana csshed under 50O
55 cents American money peso according to ex-
change; those of the National full In gold
Draft Madrid in gold Havana in pesos gold
may DO obtained ut the most favorable rates.
Spanish Money. Currency and Securities bought and
sold. EMILIO NJ. CASTILLO. Banker. 8 Murray st.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
FINE ARTS.

NiCHoLs' CLUB GALLERY es7 BRoADwAY.-is
~ imperial Photographs aud ae Lockst 0ems only g.
call early
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
)RAss OPEN FIREPLACEs, LARGE AND ELEGAN1
Dsock of brass Fcnders Androns Fire Sets Coal ods
Bellows De- Of and modern designs suitable fo
holiday presents retailing ut Wholesale prices I'll
AIRY l. issO. J. s. CONOvER CO. 366 and 36S Canal st
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
REWARDS.

C = REwAED-sTRAYED FROM PLATNFIELD N j..
s)Deccmbor very large black Dog. between
Newfoundland and ST. Bernard; has toes tipped with
white aud narrow line of the color low be.
tween the fore legs. Apply to FULLER BROS a CO.,
l3O Greenwich st.
dp = REwARD.-LOST, TUESDAY. A ROLL OF MANU-
VOscrp supposed In restaurant, opposite John Keiys
Ss Bowery.
The New York herald., 1879-12-18
POST OFFICE MOTT

A MEXICAN STANDARD billiard AND POOL
hTables and second hand, at great bargains and
easy terms. WILLIAM II. GKIfFITH CO. yUU Broad
way. corner Goth st.
A wARDED GRAND MEDAL PARIS. is7s.-TIIE
n Coender Billiard Tables, the best In and cheap
any. Wsrerooms 7ss Broadway, Now York. Catalogues
free
At DECKER'S wAREROOMS. 726 BROADWAY,
Anew aud second hand Billiard and Pool Tables; ex
trcmc low prices.
A -A.--A.-A-THE VERY FINEST BILLIARD Ia
N .bles fitted with the wonderful Monarch Cushions;
lowest prices The j. NJ BRUNSWICK Il BALKE COM
PANY. T24 Broadway.
DILiIARD AND POOL TABLES NEW AND SECOND
Dhand; low prices MATTHEW DELANEY. 40 vcsey st
f'wo 4,sx9 POOL TABLES ALSO A CARBON, FOR
Il sale low, at 81 Ann ST.
WANTED TO PURCHASE-SECOND HAND POOL
w Table in first class condition, with ivory balls
&C. complete Address, stating lowest cash price NJ "
g., box go Herald office.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1879-06-26

A POsER.-A farmer called al The
house of a lawyer TO consult him pro-
fessionally.
ais the squeer at home 7" he asked
Of the lawyers lady, who opened the
door at his summons.
He was answered negatively. Dis
appointment shone in his face, but after
a moments consideration thought re-
viVed him.
"Mebby yourself could give me The
necessary information, ceenin' ger bis
wife.
The lady promised TO do so, IL on
hearing the nature Of the difficulty she
found il in her power. The farmer pro-
ceeded to state the case a. follows:
"SpOsO you war an old white mar,
and / should bOrry you to go to mill
with a grist on your back, an ye should
20 no further than Star hill, when all at
once ye should back up and pitch up,
and kneel down backwards and break
yer neck, who'd pay for ye !" -
The lady closed the door. l
Saint Mary's beacon., 1879-06-26

AS some people" says q writer
''seem to seoof The idea ofbsneful eE,
feots from the faYs Of the aoOn. allow
me to state few facts known tome: II
the year 1853. whoa running IN = bark
between San Francisco and HumbOldt
Bay, our provisions consisted On the
down trip, in most cases Of elk meal
purchased at Humboldt Bay. and inva-
riably hung Up in the rigging. covered
wtsh canvas.
Upon two occasions when two hiad
quarters from the same animal were
hung up side By side. the crew some
time in the night uncovered one of ihgn.
10 cut Of some pieces for bait ftR
the numerous fishes following in our
wake, and neglected TO replace The can
vas covering. In the morning the cook
noticed that the meat had Shiny ap-
Pearance, but, NOT suspecting anything,
cut OF sundry slices to cook for break.
fast. The result was that the whole
ships company were SICK, myself iu-
cluded, which the captain, on inspect
ing the quarter of meat, decided was
owing TO the effect Of the moons rays,
and ordered il to be thrown overheard;
but the mate, ridiculing the idea, direc-
ted the steward 10 slice OF more Of the
same for his dinner, and at the same
time two Of the crew ale the tainted
meat.
The result was that all three were
made extremely sick with symptoms
resembling those Of cholera-viz.. vOms
Itng, cramps, etc. The rest. Of the
crew. who ate from the other leg. were
not affected, and we ate from the one
that renamed until our arrival in San
Francisco. have seen IN China seas
two or three instances ofmen who have
slept on deck exposed TO the rays Of The
full moon being attacked with "mOon
blindness, 4" that is, unable TO see in the
night. although perfectly able to see in
the day time. These attacks after n
time wore of. Although not suPersli-
tious, I fully believe in the baneful ei-
fects Of the moons rays. ] think that
these effects are more prevalent IN the
tropical water. especially in the Pacific
and Indian oceans, and only under
cloudlesS skies.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1879-06-26

subject Of q recent patent in this coan-
try. and exception was taken 10 u as
being both Intellectual and cruel Itap-
pears. however. when properly carried
out It Is not oaly efeciual, but the re-
verse of cruel, 90 the animals are 30 as
ionished u the power displayed By their
masters that they very quickly become
docile and trsctable. The experiment
has been tried By the General Omnibus
Company Of Paris. and the scientifc en-
perss appointed y report npon sbe seth
Cd declars that 4 i more SIIectuaI snd
less cruel 70 the horses than the ordina-
ry practice.
A yeast that viii raise.-Take half q
gallon Of water, rather more than half .
teacupiul of -four. o good-sized potato
grated, q tesspoonfuf Of salt, two table,
spooniuls Of brown sugar, and little
hops; put all in pot and boil an hour;
let il cool. and then strain. Bottle and
cork il tight. In week il w,ll be ready
for use. and will keep good for two or
three months in cool place.
Some anonymous malefactOr sends
the following Recipe for an evening
party:" Take all the ladies and gentle
men you can get; put them into room
with small FIRE, and stew them well;
have ready twelve packs Of cards, a pi-
ano, a handful Of prints and drawings.
and throw them in front from time to
time; o. the mixture thickens, sweeten
with pol,teness and season with wit, il
you have any-if not, Aattery will do
as well. and is very cheap; when all
have stewed for an hour. add ices, jel-
lies, cakes. lemonade and wines.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1879-06-26

Who MADE Ir Sir Isaac Newton,
a very wise and godIy man, was once
examining q new and very 6De gI0bt, ,
when gentleman came into his stdtIy
who did not believe IN God, but de-
cIared the world we live in came by
chance. He was much pleased WltS
the handsome globe, and asked
"Who made II 20
Nobody" said Sir Isaac: at hap.
pened here"
The gentleman looked up in amaze
ment al the answer, but be soon UNDER
stood what IL meant. 20