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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18
BALzAC.

The energy of will and patience ex-
pended upon twenty years of incessant
composition exhausted naturally TO-
ust constitution. AtvarlOus periods
of his life, he denied himself both food
and sleep with persistence which could
not fail to tell fatally upon the strong
est physical powers; and however fertile
the brain which could produce, between
the years 1927 and 184S, ninety-seven
novels, and this without the assistance
OF a secretary or any help in the correc-
tion of proofs, it is fact, although ap-
parently contradiction, that the work
of composition was with De Balzac ex-
tremely difficult and laborious. 1t was
not possible to him to unite literary in
dustry with a normal and necessary
amount of rest. For whole months to-
gether he would deprive himself of fresh
air, writing steadily for sixteen or
seventeen hours out Of the twenty four,
his door closed to his most intimate
friends, and every letter set aside un-
opened, until such time as the work
upon which he was engaged should be
completed.
His manner of composition was some
what peculiar. Before writing single
line of his book he had arranged every
thing in his subject, plot, Incl
dents, episcd g. Hs had fixed every
thing in his mind with a tact peculiar
to himself 1t was his creation, solely
his, and he would embellish it with ex-
lusively ealous care. He had already
drawn the likenesses of all the person
ages who lived III his imagination, and
had endowed them with Characteristic
traits. He placed, dressed, adorned
them-making them act according to
the role which he had assigned TO each.
All this before he had taken up pen.
Doubtless the work was uniformed, but
it existed. The pen with him was only
a tool, mere agent employed for mat
ters of detail. AT last he wrote; his
rapid hand flew over the paper, and all
in breath he arrived at the end of
his work. 1t was not yet the work it
self, but it was highly-fnished sketch.
Upon this sketch he then began the
toll Of corrections and alterations, more
laborious than it is ispossible to conceive.
Not only erasures in words and sem
tences, but whole chapters changed or
oQpp1CooCQ W 1ndhO lO4 OOHC1
tiers, or new ones supplied which he
might judge necessary to lead up to
change of incident, or to explain a pas
sage which might otherwise be OBJ
scure. ytf
In this toll without end the pages
would become sort of shuttle at cards,
which may be Systematically arranged
by skillful hand while apparently mix
ing them together. A chapter, pre-
pared originally for the middle or end
Of the work, would be transferred to
the beginning; while various others
would undergo contrary arrange
ment. New passages would have to be
written in order to adjust these altera-
tions. Fragments ofincon.establev value
would be put in the background to
make room for others which had been
primarily dismissed. Such and such
description or scene, traced with .exces-
sive labor and care, would be cut to
pieces. or pared away like bits of marble
Observation-Disclosures definitely
abandoned. a.aa
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18

disinfecting the bedding of those who
cannot afford to have it destroyed.''
When the reporter referred to the
published statement that the household
of the Princess Alice, Grand Duchess
of Darmstadt, were made more suscep-
tible to the contagion of d1phtheria by
the habit of kissing among it's inmates,
and asked Prof. Barker whether inhal-
ing the breath Of scarlet fever patient
by kissing OF otherwise, was dangerous,
and should be avoided, the doctor re-
piled: Most assuredly, the disease
might be communicated by mother
kissing her child, who has either scarlet
fever or diphtheria.' -
If diphtheria complicates a case of
scarlet fever, does this necessarily make
the case fatal2"
SIT is a severe complication. but by
no means necessarily fatal, as I've often
known cases to recover in which both
diseases existed. Last winter young
girl of IA had diphtheria. After the
diphtheria was palpably subsiding, the
child continued to have a very high
temperature, leading to the suspicion
that some other poison was disturbing
the system. Suddenly a very intense
form of scarlet fever was manifested.
The child was extremely i'll for several
days, and then, during desquamation,
the diphtheria again appeared. But
this young girl perfectly recovered.
Diphtheria, therefore, while causing
grave apprehension, should not be re-
garded as necessarily terminating
fatally. A child sick with scarlet fever
in a house which is exposed to sewage
gas, or in which there is defective
plumbing, would be likely to have the
disease complicated with diphtheria. .
''Does the term scarlatina mean
mild form of scarlet fever?''
''No the two terms are precisely
Identical. "
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18

The emperor Of Austria is tall,
spare man, of soldierly bearing, who
does not look much over forty, though
ne is nearer fifty; with sandy hair
cropped close to the head, and turning
an iron gray, with regulation military
whiskers and mustache, small, restless
gray eyes, and the blunt features and
heavy lips which distinguish the Haps-
burg family. He has patience, tact,
and dogged spirit of hard work. He
is master of six European languages.
and wins the hearts Of his subjects by
addressing deputations from Hungary,
Bohemia. Austrian Poland and Croatia
each in their mother tongue. He is
personally very popular all over the
empire.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18

The Princess Louise, it is predicted,
will work notable dress reform among
the women of this continent. Her at
tire is very simple, and she makes no
display of jewels. At recent enter
tainment at Rideau Hall she wore no
ornaments whatever, not even brooch.
Her manners are charming; herguests,
whether he be prime minister or a
trembling child, she places instantly at
ease. She is a most gentle and kindly
young lady.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18
A sAILoR's SWEETHEART.

"God bless you lass ~ once more they kissed,
And straight aboard he sprung;
The sails shook out, the glad waves hissed,
The quiveSing cordage sung.
She watched the vessel round the pier,
And waved her last good-byes,
And turned away with spirit drear,
And hard, unmoistened eyes.
She sat within. forlorn and weak
There came not any sound,
And yet his kiss was on her cheek
His strong arms clasped her round.
'.Ah, little heart love thee best,
No more we part for aye -
She leant her head upon his breast,
And let the tears have way.
Good Words
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1879-02-18
If

CAN ALMOST PATRIOTIC soNG.)
If skies were bluer,
And fogs were fewer,
And fewer the storms on land and sea
Were shiny summers
Perpetual comers-
What a Utopia this would be
If Life were longer,
And Faith were stronger,
II Pleasure would bide, If Care would fee;
If each were brother
To all the other s
What an Arcadia this would be.
Were Greed ABOLISHED,
And Gain demolish'd,
Were Slavery chain'd and Freedom free !;
If all earth's troubles
Collapsed like bubbles
What an Elysium this would be
III. s. Legh.l
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

A NEW fashion imposes another
burdensome service upon the al
ready over-taxed gentlemen. When
q lady and her gallant start out for u
spin, she throws an elastic moose
over his shoulder and compels him to
support a heavy, bedrabbled train,
thus relieving herself Of carrying a
good portion of her dress in her
hands. O for the blissful shades of
Eden!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

IT is not always peace and quie-
tude in the public offices at Washing
ton. The secretary, assistant secre-
tary and all the clerks were removed,
last Tuesday, from the Bullion and
Exchequer Office, by the Schultz
faction and a new force of men sub
stituted in their places. It was GER
tainly q warm days work.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

The shock Of an earthquake WAS
experienced in Victoria, carly in the
morning On Thursday, the 18th inst.
The vibrations lasted ten seconds
and in motion vera from east to
west.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

The sidewalk along the west side
of Main street, between Union and
the high bridge, is in simply horri-
BILE condition. Now that it will soon
be fair.time and thereafter, a large
travel to and from the Capitol, it
strikes us that the present is the
time for thorough repairs to be
made. Nowhere, in the neighbour
hood alluded to, is there more cry
ing need of new sidewalks. I'M
mediate and thorough repairs would
put everything to rights.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

A BILL WAS passed, during The
late term of Congress, appropriating
So 900 for q suitable monument to
designate the place where George
Washington was born.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
Oregon City, July II, 70.

AS an evidence that business is
not entirely at standstill in Olym-
pia. we note the fact that the steam
er Capital was literally packed with
goods of almost every description
from the Dakota. In few DAYS.
these goods will be sold to give
place to another similar invoice.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

LAWMAKERS in this ,:;:cinity, have
faith. now, in splendid term of
clear skies in which 70 secure their
crops. Only in lev instances have
we heard any reports Of damage be-
ing done to tho standing grass, on
account Of the wind and rain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
CITY I1[PR|s9,
To Whom it May Concern.

THOSE knowing themselves indebted
L to me will please call and settle as soon
as practicable. All accounts remaining
unpaid after July LIST. will be placed in the
hands of a collector.
f. N. OUIMETTE.
Olympia, May %, 1879.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

CgURcz OF TIE UN1TY.-Rev. e. I.
Calvin is to preach next Sunday
Sunday morning and eAsning at the
usual hours.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

LINCOLN p. FERRY and E. Nj. Far
quaher, two of the young men of
this place, left Tuesday morning for
Eastern Washington. They go by
the way of Matches Pass, preferring
the rugged mountain path as the
best means of enuring themselves to
the rigid discipline of camp life
which they expect to lead several
months after arriving at their desti-
nation. Their trip is one OF recrea-
ton, if not pleasure, and we hope
it will be attended with salutary eff
feet.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

ARRANGEMENTS are in progress for
q grand tournament OF baseball
clubs Of the coming Territorial fair.
An effort will be made to have Vic
toria and Oregon represented.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

Our friends in the country will
learn OF something to their advan-
tage by consulting tho eighth page.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
Lay of the Last Minstrel,

Lay vi the LaSC Minstrel.
Printing by ha nd,
Printing by stesra
Printing from type,
Or from blocks by the ream
Printing in black.
Printing in white,
Printing in cOlors,
or sOmbre or bright,
Printing for merchants,
And land-agents to5;
Printing for any
Who've pi hitting to do.
Printing for bankers,
Clerks, auctiOneers,
Printing for druggists,
For dealers in wares.
Printing for diapers,
For grOcers, tor all,
Who will send in their jobs
Or give us a call.
Printing ofpamphets,
Or bigger books, too;
In fact there are few things
But what we can do.
Printing OF pfacards,
Printing of bills,
Printing ofcar-notes
For stores or for mills;
Printing of labels,
All colors or use, sirs,
Especially TIT for
Territorial producers.
Printing of forms
All sorts you can get
Legal, commercial,
Or houses to let.
Printing done quickly,
Bold, stylish or neat,
At the STANDARD PRINTING OFFICE,
On Washington Street.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

LIKE {" the girl l left behind me, ="
strawberries come to us now ouly in
gustatory dreams.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
PUGET SOUND STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
Regular Mail Line
TO VICTORIA ANDPORTS ON PUGET
SOUND.


GTEAMERS of this company CARRYING
- the U. s. Mails, Wells, Fargo & Co.'S
Express, passengers and freight, will leave
Tacoma for Port Townsend and Inter.
mediate Ports,
Every day, except Saturday, at 6 o'clock p.
NJ, and for Victoria, b. c., SUNDAYS, Tues
days and Thursdays, at the same hour.
The same boats leave Seattle every
morning except Sunday at 5 o'clock, ard
for Victoria, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Passengers leaving Portland Saturday
morning arrive at Victoria Monday after
noon, and leaving Portland Tuesdays and
Thursdays, arrive at Victoria Wednesdays
and FRIDAYS.
From Victoria to Tacoma and ports on
Puget Sound, to Portland via n. p. r.. r.,
the staunch and favOrite steamer ISABEL
carrying Her Majesty's Mails, leaves Vic
tOria for Port Townsend, MONDAYS, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, at GA. NJ, making di-
rect and close connection with U. S. Mail
| steamers for Tacoma and intermediate
ports The Isabel returns to Victoria same
| afternoons.
Passengers leaving Victoria Mondays
" ednesdavs or Fridays, arrive at Port
land the days following, viz: Tuesdays,
thursdays and Saturdays.
orpassage or freight apply on board
steamers Or at the the Company's office,
New Tacoma.
August II, 1878. 39tf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

To THE PUBL1c.-J. r. Ralston,
formerly the authorized agent of
the Oregon City Mills. is no longer
connected with that establishment
and has no authority to act as its
representative. Mr.. r. L. Fraker,
Of New Tacoma, will receive orders
for this firm, and all business en-
trusted to his care, will receive
prompt attention.
j. d. MILLER g. Co.
Oregon City, July II, 70.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

Our rural friends are swing the
town wide berth, this week; they
are making hay while the sun shines.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

The coming girl has appeared in Alba
ny. She never boasts that Mamma
makes the bread. "-Erperment
What! never?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

All-wool Dress Goods, 20 cents per yard
and upwards.
| Princess Jackets, 81. IS.
| Atwood and colors double width Wa
terprOOf, from 80 cents per yard upwards.
Two and three button lille thread Gloves
% cents.
British-flnish Hose, seamless, IS cents.
Silk nress Buttons, all shades, 1915 cents
per dozen.
Two linen Handkerchiefs, IS cents.
Three linen hem-stitched Handkerchief
80 cents.
Grass Cloth, all colors, SO inches wide,
12h cents.
cry color. shade and quality, at San Fran
cisco prices.
Ladies' Foxed Shoes, from 81 as up
wards.
Overalls and Jumpers. ................ 65
Gents Merino Undershirts and Draw
ers, each. 37S cents.
CheVlOtShlrtS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS
Bingham Shirts. Observation-Disclosures. IS
White Shirts from 81 IS upwards.
Atwood Shirts from 81 Is upwards.
Fine dress Coat and Vest ............S 90
Atwood Hats from 81 IS upwards.
Buckskin Gloves, per pair. co
Fine calf dress Boots ...............5O 90
Three pairs Shaker Socks ...........5 80
Three pairs cotton Socks. ........... IS
\ \ : 4 \ : \ :.
NO CUSTOMER TURNED
AWAY DISSATISFIED
". Fl. CLARK.
Olympia, April 5th, 1879.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

Mr.. S. G. Woodruff, senior part
ner of the firm of Woodruff a. Van
Epps, goes to Chehalis county, next
Monday, on scbool-book eXchang-
ing mission, to be absent about two
weeks. A large invoice of new
books will be shipped to Elma and
thence distributed to the pupils in
each district of the county. 1t
makes the mouth water to think
what good time Sam will have while
flirting with the buxom schoolmarms
and making Sunday school addresses
to the little toddlers. Look out for
the gay deceiver, girls.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

LYMAN W. Small, OF Chehalis
county has been adjudged insane.
He was taken to the asylum this
morning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
OLYMPIA
DRAY COMPANY.

T1HIS company IS prepared to execute all
l. orders - hauling merchandise, lum-
Der, hay. grain, brick, sand, etc. in any
part Of the city or vicinity. 1t is we'll
supplied with heavy trucks and such ia
cilities as will enable it, in speedy and ex-
peditious manner to move heavy castings,
iron safes, &c, at short notice, and upon
reasonable terms.
Drays can be obtained at any hour of
the day or night, and without extra
charge.
Teams sent to the country OH short no.
tice, and upon the most reasonable terms.
Among the many good things possessed
by the Olympia bray and Truck Com
pauy, is their
CITY I3<EP1|Ss,
On the arrival Of steamers teams and
drays will always be on the wharf, in
readinets for speedy transmission of
freight or baggage to any part of the city
or Tumwater.
JAMES BOWLlN, Proprietor.
Olympia. March 4.1S77.lstf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

A COMMITTEE, appointed by the
last Congress, is about leaving
Washington for the Pacific coast, to
inquire into the causes of the labor
depression. Hendrick B. Wright is
their man and the august committee
will be accompanied by several steno-
graphers. After reaching San Fran
cisco, they will probably make a
tour OF Oregon and the Sound. If
they come over here. they may pos
sibly be taken on a trout-fshing ex-
petition or be treated TO q clam
bake. The mission upon which so
much talent is sent is an engrossing
one. in the way of using up public
money, and is denominated by sensi-
bic exchanges as travelling hum
bug.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

QUITE destructive fire, in a Cali
fornia ain-feld, offers N ost valua-
BILE suggestion to farmers all along
this coast. Grain will soon begin to
ripeL in this section and although
our agricultural dlsticts are not very
extensively traversed by spark-scat-
tering locomotives, there are many
ways in which grain.felds can be
devastated by the destroying ele-
ment. Late grain will be dry as
finder before it is cut and inveterate
smokers should be very careful in
striking their matches while engaged
in the harvest field. We seriously
doubt whether II prudent farmer
should allow his men to smoke Mt all
during the parched season. Squirrel
and gopher poisons containing sui
pher, should not be used where they
are exposed to the direct rays of the
sun, especially in the neigLborhood
of dry grain or hay fields.
SEAsoNABLE and attractive adver-
tisements are never lost. We in
serted, the other day, half-column
cad" of T. n. Ford a. Co. s clearing
out sale; this morning, before ten
o'clock, the firm had sold about two
hundred dollars worth of goods and
received the hard cash therefor
across their counter. White and
brown sugars went off by the barrel,
requiring the constant use of several
wheelborrows and trucks. All this
for advertising i'll an unassuming
daily paper. Let would-be business
men make q note of this.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18
A CORRESPONDENT of the Journal of

A CORRESPONDENT of the Journal Of
the Telegraph has improved upon old
Capt. Symmes' theory respecting the
alleged opening at the poles of the
earth. According to that individ-
ual, our globe is hollow, with crust
OF about one thousand miles in thick
ness, leaving q clear spherical space
at least six thousand miles in d.
umeter in the center of this space
he supposes an actual sun to be fixed
in a stationary condition, and by
means of whose magnetism, the sur
rounding earth-shell is made to re-
volve in twenty-four hours. The
concave surface of the earth he in
geniously diversifes with land and
water, to comport with its outside ar
rangement, and peoples the interior
continents with rational, intelligent
beings, lower orders of animals, etc.,
and clothes the land with vegetation.
If this novel theory is correct. it may
turn out that those arctic navigators
who have, from time to time, sailed
away, and, like the ship in the old
song, "Were never heard of more,'
have found this blissful retreat, and
been compelled, by force of circum-
stances to ever remain there. Who
knows?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-07-18

Also large Stock of Ladies'
Underwear, Ruching, &c.
All Cloth Ladies Shoes.
Fine Trimming Silks 90
Cents per Yard.
Also Fine Trimming Velvets.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-02-05
PhHnlclan AFT.

Strictly speaking, Phenicia had no art
OF its own; its designs were borrowed
from Egypt and Assyria, and its ar
lists went to school on the banks of the
Nile ana the Euphrates. The Phenician
combined and improved upon his mod
els; the impulse, the, oriyination came
from abroad; the modification and elab.
oration were his own. He entered into
other mems labors, and made the most of
his heritage. The Sphinx of Eeypt be-
came Aslatlc, and its nav form was tran
spianted to Nineveh on the one side and
TO Greece on the other. The rosettes and
other patterns OF the Babylonian eyiin-
ders were introduced into the handi
OF Phenicia, and so passed on to the
WEST, while the hero Of the ancient Chal-
dean epic became first the Tyrjan Mel
kartn, and then the Herakles of Helias.
1t is possible, no doubt, that with all this
borrowing there was still something that
was original In PhGnicia work: such at
any rate seems to be the case with some
OF the forms given to the vases; but at
present we have no means of determin-
ing how far this originality may have ex-
tended. In Assyria, indeed, Phmnician
art exercised a great influence in the
eighth ard seventh centuries B. c.; but it
had itself previously drawn its first in
SEPARATION from the empire Of the Tigris,
and did but give back the perfect bios.
som to those from whom it had received
the seed. The workmanship of the
worries and bronze bowls found at Nine.
web by Mr.. Layard is thoroughly Phosni.
clan; but it cannot be separated from
that of the purely Assyrian pavements
and bas-reliefs with which the palaces
we're adorned. The Phenician art, in
fact, traces o! which we find from Assyria
20 Italy, though based on both Egyptian
and Assyriap models, owed far more to
Aasyria than it did to Egypt. In art, as
in mythology and religion, Phenicia was
but carrier and intermediary between
East and West; and just as the Greek
legends OF Aphrodite and Adonis, of Her
akles and his twelve laborers, and of the
other borrowed heroes of Oriental story
cane IN the first instance from Assyria
so, too, did that art and culture which
Kadmur the Phgnician handed on to the
Greeks ace
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-02-05
Truth and Life,

can endure everything; but l can
not abandon the Holy Scriptures Martin
Luther.
I am resolved not to go hence trusting
tor an opportunity to repent after death.
Joseph Cook.
Remember, you are not tree, that can
sit or stand alone. You are only branch
And it is only while you abide in Christ,
as the branch in the vine, that you will
flourish, or even live.-McCheyne.
When we have practiced good actions
for while they become easy; when they
are easy we take pleasure in them; when
they please us we do them frequently
and by frequency of act they grow into a
habit, and so become the aid and bul-
wark of virtue.-zSlzotson.
One great purpose of all aff1iction is to
bring US to the everlasting arms, that we
may know the strength and peace of find
ing them underneath us, and be held up,
and lifted, and carried along by them.
When we are weak in ourselves, then we
are strong in GOd,-Pnus0n.