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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Fighting For Paradise,

The flag of the prophet is in the Gus
tody of the Mohammedan chief priest,
Sheik-ul-Islam, and is kept in the
mosque Of St. Sophia in STEAMBOAT. 1t
is made Of green silk. There is large
crescent on the top of the staff, from
which hangs horsehair plume, claimed
to have been the tail of Mohammed's
favorite horse. On the folds of the flag
are displayed the crescent and certain
quotations from the Koran. Moham-
med adopted green as his emblematic
color because nature is green, and it is
Everlasting and universal" The follow
ing words are on the flag: CAL who
draw the sword will be rewarded with
temporal advantages; every drop of
their blood shed, every peril and hard
ship endured by them, will be registered
on high as more meritorious than either
fasting or praying. If they fall in battle
their sins will he at once blotted out.
and they will be transported to paradise,
there to revel in eternal pleasures in the
arms of black-eyed hours. But for
the first heaven are reserved those of
the faithful who die within sight of the
green flag of the prophet. There may
no man give or expect money"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

Margaret Dempsey, said to be Ill
years old, was found dead in hut on
the mountains near Ellenville, Ulster
county, N. Y, on recent morning by Il
party Of hunters. The following note
written in pencil, was found by her bed
side; 81 am dying by inches of hunger,
Ny money will be found" There
is tradition that Mrs. Dempsey when
a girl ran away from home to marry a
lover who soon deserted her. She went
to Ellenvillo many years ago and has
lived q hermit's life since, 1t is sup
posed that she became too feeble to rise
from her bed, and slowly starved to
death.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
TOUGH FOOD
EArwo r5~paxr Win. THE KArr1rs.


EATiSC EiE"paNT WITH THE KAFFIEs.
1t was whit rambling up the coast
between Natal and the Tugela that we
first tried to eat another description of
food, not usually found upon civilized
dinner-tables. We had been Hospitality
received at the house of an English set
tier, near which was q Kaifir lTaal,
where his servants resided, these seTy-
ants being runaway Zulus. \ great
noise was going on in the huts of this
kraal, singing and shouting in abun-
dance, whilst the smoke that forced lis
way through the matched roof indicated
that cooking was going on inside.
We ut once decided upon paying a
visit to this kraal, especially when our
host informed us that the gay and festive
scene was caused in consequence of a
young elephant being killed by him on
the previous day, which was now being
rapidly disposed of by the Katiirs There
was certainly great novelty in dining in
q Kaffir hut upon elephant, so we decid-
cd upon inviting ourselves to dinner
with the boisterous black gentlemen
whose gayety had first attracted our
attention.
1t was a wild and savage locking
scene. Inside q circular, beehiye-shap-
ed hut, about fifteen feet in diameter,
were assembled some five-and-twenty
Katfirs, men. women, and children.
They were seated in a circle, watching
intently two huge earthen vessels, in
which were masses of meat-elephant' s
meat-boiling and stewing. A wood
fire glowed on the floor of the hut and
kept the pots boiling. This, was in
formed was the third lot of meat that
had been eaten that day by tho party.
1t certainly was too close and uninvit-
ing to enter the hut, but we determined
to taste elephant; so we sent for a plate
and knife and fork, and waited outside
whilst the cooking proceeded-0 little
salt and some bread being provided by
our worthy host the Kaffirs utterly
scorn these additions, prefeuing the
flesh all naturel.
At length the meat was pronounced
''done" by an old KailG man, who super
intended the cooking, and we were
offered q piece of meat of about two
pounds weight. Declining the whole
Of this, we selected a slice of about one
fourth the size, which we believed
would be sufficient for a trial We
could not fail to perceive that our knife
was marvelously blunt, as we endeav-
ored to cut the steak the prongs Of the
fork seemed round instead of pointed.
Our teeth, alas had lost their edge
and after diligently endeayoring to bite
the piece of meat that was in our mouth,
we were compelled to give it up as a
bad job; We could make no impression
on it, even after some minutes munich,
ing. Future trials of the same kind OF
animal indtce us to assert that four.
hundred-years old elephant is not SO
good as four-years' old mutton, and we
doubt whether elephant is ever likely
to become popular dish. --Leslies
-uaguzine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
ectlcut.

New Haven wants $500, 900 for its break
water next year and $50, 900 for improving its
harbor, while Bridgeport wants $4,000 and
Norwich $40, 900 tor their harbors.
The Pratt & Whitney company Of Hartford
have built some submarine torpedoes, which
have been very successful Oh trial, one having
recently ran two miles, at the rate of nearly
II miles an hour.
Apetition from Windham county, will proba-
bly, be presented to the Legislature, asking for
the Incorporation of new town which shall
include the borough Of Danielsonville.
The Connecticut board of agriculture will
meet at New Britain December ID, and dis
cuss the question, "What the farmer ought to
know and how he may learn it."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
FILIAL LOVE,

About eighteen hundred years ago
there lived man in China named Mao,
who entertained friend, one Koh, and
kept him to spend the night. Early on
the following morning Mao killed a
fowl for breakfast, and Mr. Koh fiat
tered himself that it was for him. But
no it was for Macs old mother; and
Mao and Koh sat down to nothing but
greens and rice. When Koh saw this
he rose up from the table, bowed low to
Mao, and said, "Well done, illustrious
mani
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
BIRD GRIEF

A year OF so ago little girl living
near Rathboneyille, n. Y, village on
the line Of the Erie railway, was present
ed with pair of doves. A week ago,
they were flying across the railroad
track, when the male bird came in col
li8ion with the smOkestacli of the Pacific
express, which passes the spot about
o'clock in the morning. The bird was
killed by the shock and instantly thrown
out of sight Of his mate. The female
circled about the spot for few min
utes, in evident amazement at the sud
den disappearance of her mate. She
then few to a mile-post near by and for
long time gave utterance to the
momnful notes Characteristic Of the
dove. Suddenly she seemed to realize
what had carried the male from her
sight, and she rose in the air and flew
swiftly in the direction the train had
gone. She did not return until about
noon. She alighted at her cote, where
she remained the rest of the day utter
ing her plaintive cries. Next morning,
Just before 7 o'clock, she was seen to
fly away and take position near the
spot where she last saw her mate the
day before. When the express train
came along she few at the locomotive,
lowered about the smokestack and
around the cab as if looking for her
mate. She accompanied the locomotive
for q mile or so and then returned to her
cote. Every day since then she has re-
peated this strange conduct. She goes
to her lookout for the train at precisely
the same time each morning and waits
until the train comes along, no matter
how late it may be. She never goes
further than about mile with the train,
returning to her cote and mourning pit
eously all day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Chipping DOG 81 EARS.

Make the tips of the ears meet, and
first make a straight clip of an inch or
half an inch, and then, placing the scis-
sors at the base of the ear, you cut i'll a
diagonal line to the top with one clip to
each side. It requires some experience
to know how close to cut; if it is too
near the burr, you deaden the sensibili-
ty Of the ear, and it will droop, but if
cut exactly right it will stand firm and
retain it's life When the two sides Of
each ear are cut, the tops are joined to-
gether over the crown of the head by
two silk stitches. taken through the
edges and the silk is then tied. The
stitches remain in "a hours; they are
then removed and the ears tenderly
washed off with warm water and white
CASTLE soap. After that thoy are oiled
every day with a feather dipped in
sweet oil. In about two weeks they are
as well and as sound as ever, if properly
treated. An amateur had better not
make the attempt; in fact, there is
really no good reason why dogs ears
should be clipped, unless he is to he
used for fighting purposes. The custom
is going out of fashion in England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
[Cleveland (Ohio) Herald.l
a HaInmock,s wild Way.

An Illinois exchange feels called 10
thus deliver itself: His hammock
swung loose at the sport of the wind"
and tumbled the Hon. j. S. Irwin on
his head, and but for the application of
st Jacobs Oil, he might have gone
where the woodbine twineth." Even
so, dear Beacon, as many others have
gone, who failing to use the Great Ger
man Remedy in time, for their rheuma-
tism and other dangerous diseases, "have
paid the debt of Nature" Rub is our
motto.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
HasSa cilJSoft5,

Gloucester's record for 1880 shows smaller
loss Of property by disasters to fishing vessels
glan for any year since 1857. The number Of
vessels lost this year is six, three schooners
and three boats, representing total tonnage
o. 224 tons and value Of about Sl5 900, on
which there was an insurance in the home
offices amounting to $lO,072. The loss of lie
for the year is Al, which is two more than in
1877 and six more than in 1878, but smaller
than for any other years than these since 1866.
The Massachusetts charitable mechanic as,
sociation at Boston has voted to sell their
building for 100000.
Leading citizens Of Newton have voted to
establish cottage hospital there, 'tor the
care Of and treatment Of the slck, disabled and
inirn.N
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Vermont.

One Bucat was killed in q marble quarry at
West Rutland recently by the falling Of large
chain.
Deputy Sheriff J. B. Tatem of West Wood
stock, Vt, and the iailer ut Brooklyn, have
been fined Sl75 for putting prisoner into a
criminals cell instead OF conducting him to
the spare chamber.
Erastus w. Stone of Worcester, who has
been in the Washington county Jail since last
February for the non-payment Of u tax Of
$3.50, has been released, the town having
abated the tax and paid its own costs.
A Vernon man has pet owl which was
Matched out and tendeIly cared for by neigh
boris hen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
M We TJEE EOOTJSu

~ or ten years my Wue was COnhneu 10 her
bed with such a complication Of ailments that
no doctor could tell what was the matter or
cure her, and l used up a small fortune in
humbug stuff. Six months ago | saw Z. S.
flag with Hop Bitters on it, and l thought
would be n fool once more. l tried it, but my
folly proved to be wisdom. Two bottles cured
her; she IS now us well and strong as any
mans wife, and it cost me only two dollars.
Be We likewise foolsh."-H. w, Detroit,
Mich
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

There has been an extraordinary in
crease of suicide in Switzerland. In
1876 there were $40 suicides. in 1877,
$50; in 1878, CD; and 1879, 70l. This
list gives one in every 4, 900 ofthe popu.
lation. The prevailing hard times in
the country are probably the cause.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

A darkey who was STOPPING to wash
his hands in creek didn't notice the Pc
culiar actions of goat just behind him.
So when he scrambled out of the water
and was asked how it happened, he an
swered: Il don't know Exactly; but
pears as if de shore kinder histed and
frOWd me.n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
YOU CAN BE HAPPY.

If you will all stop your extravagant and wrong
notions in doctoring yourself and families with
expensive doctors or humbug cure-alls, that
do harm always, and use only natures simple
remedies for all your ailments-you will be
wise, well and happy, and save great expense.
The greatest remedy for this the great wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters-believe
It. Sec proverbs" in another column.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

-Four negroes were found i'll an Ala
bama graveyard going through with
mummeries which, they thought, were
to give them certain magical powers.
One was on his knees praying at the
head of q grave, another was on his
knees cursing at the foot, and the other
two were playing game Of cards in the
canter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
4 RnsInr NInhr HnnnN..

have been greatly troubled with my kid
neys and liver for over twenty years, and
during that time was never free from pain
My medical bill was enormous, and l visited
noth the Hot and White Springs, noted for the
curative qualities Of the water. | am happy
to say | am now well man, and entirely as
the result of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure. With such glorious results, l am only
too glad TO testify regarding the remedy which
has made mo SO happy.
(Rev.) p. F. HARKLEE.
Coal Run Crossing, Arkansas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
EnotIe Island.

One Of the police stations Of Providence has
Il library of nearly 1000 well-selectcd vol
umcs which are much read by the officers.
The town council Of Warwick has offered
500 reward for the detection of the person
who put paris green in the well Of Joseph
Wilde the other night.
Dan Scoville, conductor OF freight train on
the cast end of the New York and New Eng
land road, was killed at Cranston recently,
while coupling cars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

British Chief Justice Cockburn's death
furnishes a singular coincidence, or
what might be called the fulfllment of q
prophecy. In expressing his admiration
OF the new law courts building, London,
he added u shall not live to sit
there"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

That exquisite monument of ancien
Irish art, the tara brooch, more delicate
than the finest Etruscan work, was sold
by the finder to Drogheda goldsmith
for 81 o.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Three EIizabeth. IN. 81. Gentlemen.

VEGETINE is nourshing and strengthening;
purifes the blood; regulates the bowels; quietS
the nervous system; acts directly upon the
sccretions and arou5es the whole System 10
action.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
LSt. Paul Pioneer Press. ]
wuru. w 49,

We hate growing, no matter the source
or cause, and recommend herewith the
remedy. Use St. Jacobs Oil and laugh
at pain. 1t will do tile work every time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

A California jury, in a suicide case,
lately, found the following verdict: eve,
the jury, find that the deceased was a
fool
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
GREAT HORSE MEDICINE

pint bottles 90 cents 80 years established. 1t IS the
best in the world for the Of Collie, Old Sores
Spralns. Bruises. Sore Threats, etc. TOBIAS CON
DTTIQN POWDERS are warranted to cure DistempeF,
Fever, Worms Bots; give fine coat; increase the ap-
petite and cleanse the urinary organs. Certified to by
Col D. Mcdaniel owner of some Of the fastest running
horses In the world, and 1000 others % cents. Sold
by druggists Depot-I2 Murray Street. New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Vegetine.
Kidney Com plants,
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS.

The symptoms Of an acute attack of Inflammation
Of the kidneys are follows: Fever, pain in the
email Of the back, and thence shooting downward !;
deep red color Of the urine which becomes pale and
colorless tho disease Increases and Is discharged
very often with pain and difficulty, %ostiveness
and some gree Of collie, In chronic diseases of
the kidneys the symptoms are pain in he back and
limbs, dryness Of the skim frequent urination (es
pecially at nightl general dropsy, headache dizzi
ness of sight, indigestion, and palpita,ion of the
heart, gradual loss of strength, paeness and puff
ness of the face, cough, and shortness of breath.
In diseases of the kidneys the VEGETINE gives
immediate relief. II has never failed to cure when
it is taken regularly and directions followed. In
cases of long standing. 1t acts directly upon the
secretlons, cleansing and strengthening, removing
all distractions and impurities. great many can
fectly cured by the VEGET1NE, even a ar trying
many of the known remedies which are. aid TO be
expressly for this disease.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

Cracks in stoves may be effectually
stopped by paste made Of ashes and
salt mixed with water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
NOW EtampSI1lre.

The attempt was made 10 wreck an after
noon tain on the Manchester and Lawrence
railroad, near Windham, recently by placing
Il platform car on the track neOra sharp curve
but tho train was slowed down in time TO pre-
vent any serious accident by tho collision.
Diphtheria is prevalent in Portsmouth, one
street having 10 cases.
Portsmouth was visited with brilliant me-
toric shower recently, 400 falling within eight
minutes, many OF them bursting and leaving
splendid trails of colorcd light.
A Portsmouth man who sold his vote for
S3j, put the money in drawer but when
going to get it to make some purchases for
Thanksgiving, found that a mouse had uibbled
it up.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Coal Run Crossing, Arkansas.

The man who sank the first oil well is
dead. The last woman to die by pour
ing oil on the kitchen fire hasn't been
horn vet
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

" lne welfare OF the people is the supreme
law" Everyone suffering from CatarTh, Hay
Fever, Catarrhal Deafness and Colds in the
head have cure at hand in Ely's Cream
Balm. Price so cents.
Three Elizabeth, N. j., Gentlemen.
MEssRs. ELY Bros:--Your a" CT cam Balm"
differs from all other propositions as it does all
you claim for 1t. | have been cured of Ca.
tarrh OF several years standing by its use,
and my sense of smell has been restored.
For Colds in the head itworks like magic.
E. II. SHERWOOD, at Nationo! State Bank.
My experience is similar to the above, and
would recommend the remedy.
G. S. DAVIS, at the First National Bank.
Ely's Cream Balm gave me immediate re-
lief FRANK G. OGDEN,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
NEW ENGLAND NEWs.
Haine.

Rev. L. L. Bacon Of Norway has accepted n
call to tho Cougregnl ioml church ~ sac
aUppa.
The Maine historical society has voted 10
accept the free use of rooms in the { = hall
at Portland and TO remove there ir0.a runs
wick, it the members living in POrtla 3 will
pense.
Awitness in an illegal fishery case nj Bridge
ton the other day testified to his belief that salt
fish are all caught in the sea and fresh fish in
the ponds and rivers.
John 4, Goodwin of Bildelord has been
found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
Kidney Complaints.

CINCINNATI, O., March 10, 1871.
II. II. STEVENS:
Dear SRI have used your YEGETINE for some
time, and can truthfuly say it has been n great
benefit TO me; and to those suffering from disease
Of the kidneys cheerfully recommends it.
Respectfully, 0. H. SMITH.
Attested to by K. B. Ashfeld, druggist, corner
Eighth and Central avenues.
CINCINNATI, o., April 10, 1877,
Mr.. II. r. STEVENS:
have suffered several years with the kid O.
complaint, and was induced to try VEGET1NE. l
have taken several bottles of your preparation GLd
am convinced 1t is q valuable remedy. II has dCnu
me more good than any other medicine. I eau
heartily recommend it to all suffering from kidney
complaints. Yours respectfully,
Us. MCMILLEN.
First bookkeeper for Newhall Gale & Co., Flour
Merchants, No. IS West Front st., Cincinnati, o.
VEGETINE has restored thousands to health who
had been long and painful sufferers.
Veqetine is Sold by all Druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-08
SUPPLEMENT TO SCALPEL No. IS.
THE ORGANIC LAW.

STRUCTURE. VARICoCELE, HEMoRRMoIDs. , ana
shoF exhausOn absurdiy VI swallow
ing descriptive nature OF these aecons anu S
modern treatment the old methOfS obsolete an
(1Ycumcision religious or hygenlc rlteI Two
methods OF performing 1t; 1t promotes VrnN anu meulal
putty. -. - ,hous poor,n ,rbo ora
hinod and nerve starved what H. the cufeI
The Early Decay Of American Women s proper eheeK
the increase 81 tcmiy1 .-, ,-.t.,o- = ,o,, ,,,,r,
mont immediate three type caseA operate on ny
the urethro6me at his private hospital by Or Dl10h ~
ieeted thousand treated during the past t
Toss Of Virlty in Young Married People an unexpected
.--- - -. .,o-,., rorra-,
four paRes octave elegantly printed, 20 cents
be had OF the GATOR Only IefS Ncu
bound vsumes OF 500 pages each Nos ID ana
90 price 30 cents, contain the articles on lOodcCo'
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
Every line from the Of Dr. Dixon rs OF value 70 the
whole human race" Horace GrecleyB Review Oi Woman
~ Dr. DxSn has made an audience for himself by the
etrengh his style and the bOcnss OF ms views is Ef
hetays works are always read with proht'
Traveller. , 49,, .... oo..,, 90 ,.oot
Every page weghty with knowledge and experences-
hs works could be placed in the hands OF every young
man In country would be boon OF priceless value 70
this generation oreeleJ ho"e =" Ne0' VI ''
Eyery mother in the land should read DIT Dixon" work
On woman and then its contents 10 her chdTen
DIT Bords cvew in the Methodist Advocate and Journal
DR. pIXoN's LETTER on TOBACCO, ADDRESSED
TO THE YOUNG MEN or AMERICA" Dr.. DiEo% IS
evidently not troubled with fear OF his readers cntem
pOrary remarks that impOhtc but the DOCTOR
says The word policy was never ior any oner use
than pawnbrokeTs shOp.' Tribune.
Incloss a stamp 80 20 bth-ave.
consolidation 10 To- to T. and TO 10 evenlngs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-08
MINES AND MINING.

FRIDAY, May TT. u.
The market for mining stocks continues to be
dull and develops little that is of special interest
The feature Of the day was the further decline IN
tho price Of Chrysoite which fell to 1874 the stock
closing weak at the price. Annie yielded . cents 10
2. and Leadvlle Is cents to 2.25 Climax remaining
steady at $50 Little Chief at s12. Silver Chm at
419 Little Pittsburg at z, and South Hite at l.Oo
Comstock shares were lOwer-California fallIng
from 235 to 21Oa aud Consolidated Virginia selllng
while active at 21O02.O 5, presented no special
feature. Green Mountain, as usual, was strong aI
500 with more than the usual amount OF business
The fnnciesn we're more than usually dull-CAla-
veros selling Mt S208O. Great Eastern at 6S067G
as. Buckeye at 4704S. Lacrosse ut Al 04O, Kappa
hammock at 2S929, and Moose at l. We note sales OF
small lots of Horn Silver ut 1919 and of Eureka al
90 The market closed steady, but excessively dull
NJ 7. MINING STOCK BXOHAYGE SALB&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-08
$4,000 COPIES SOLD

Another edition Just ready Of MISSY, the splendid
novel by the author Of Ruucdge" OF which 10000
copies have been soldi
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