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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
Fish as Brain Food.

Since during the acts of sensation
and intellection phosphorus is consumed
in the brain and nervous system, there
arises necessity to restore the portions
SO consumed, or, as the popular express
sion is, to use brain food. Now, as ev-
cry one knows, it is the property OF
phosphorus to shine in the dark, and.
as fish in a certain stage Of putrefactive
decay often emit light or become phos-
phorescent, it has been thought that
this is due to the abundance of phost
phorus their flesh contains, and hence
they are eminently suitable for the
nervous system, and are an invaluable
brain food. Under that idea MANY ner-
sons resort to a diet of fish and per.
suade themselves that they derive adj
vantage from it in an increased vivid
ness OF thought "a signal Improvement
IN the reasoning powers. But the flesh
OF t1sh contains no excess of phos-
phorus, nor does it's shining depend
on that element. Decaying willow
shines even more brilliantly than de-
caying fish. 1t may sometimes be dis
cerned afar off at night. The shining
IN the two cases is due to the same
cause.-the oxidation Of carbon, not Of
phosphorus, in organic substances con-
tanning, perhaps, not q perceptible trait
Of the latter element. Yet, surely. no
one ever found himself rising to poetic
fervor by tasting decaying willow wood,
though it ought, on these principles, 70
be better brain food than q much
larger quantity Of fish.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
Suicide Of the Scorpion.

Mr.. Allen Thomson in q letter SAYS
While residing many years ago during
the summer months at the baths of
Lucca, in Italy, in q somewhat damp
locality, my informant, together with
the rest of the family, was much an
noyed by the intrusion of small black
scorpions into the house, and their be-
ing secreted among the bedclothes, in
shoes, and in other articles of dress. It
thus became necessary to be constantly
on the watch for these troublesome
creatures, and to take means for their
removal and destruction.
Having been informed by the natives
OF the place that the scorpion would
destroy itself if exposed to sudden light,
my informant and her friends soon be-
came adopts in catching the scorpions
and disposing of them in the manner
suggested. This consisted in combining
the animal under an inverted drink
ing glass or tumbler, below which q
card was inserted when the capture was
made, and then, waiting till dark, sud-
denly bringing the light of candle
near to the glass in which the animal
was confined. No sooner was this done
than the scorpion invariably showed
signs of great excitement, running
round and round the interior of the
tumbler with reckless velocity for a
number of times.
This state having lasted for minute
or more, the animal suddenly became
quiet, and, turning it's tail or the hinder
part of its body over its back, brought
it's recurved sting down upon the mid
die OF the head, and, piercing it quite
forcibly, in few seconds became quite
m n! and, in fact, quite dead.
This observation was repeated very
frequently; in truth, it was adopted as
the best plan of getting rid of the ami
mails, and the young people were in the
habit of handling the scorpions with
IMMUNITY Immediately after they were
so killed, and of preserving many Of
them as curiosities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
His Name Was Smith.

In the grammar department of one of
our public schools, a few days since,
the teacher, after talking with her class
on the subject of mythology, read to
them as follows:
"Vulcan, smith, architect and chariot
builder for the gods of Mount Olympus,
built their houses, constructed their
furniture" etc.
The following day the subject of the
preceding day was given as q language
lesson, and, as no mention was made of
Vulcan, the teacher asked the class
who built the houses for the gods on
Mount Olympus? For while the
children seem lost in profound thought,
when suddenly CLEAN of intelligence
illumined the face of one little girl, and
she replied:
Il can't think Of his first name, but
his last name is Smith Boston
Transcript.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28

know what kind of men come into on,
midst, especially when he has charge Of
their daughters.
HE came With the best recommends
tions, and the minister, was more anc
more surprised.
s'WeN, sir, the deacon declares he is
not engaged to be married, and vet he is
looking Tor house IN which to live. I
understand, and he is at the same time
playing the free young gentleman among
elias he showed any special attention
to you, OF trified with any of my young
f1ock?',
"He is certainly trying to with Jessie,
20, Frank, how can you say soq" cried
Jessie, her face aflame, her ewes spark limo
Indignantly. "He is a perfect gentle
man." she added turning to the minister.
land | know all about him, and mean to
tell Frank, after having little fun.
Why, he has been married year to a
most beautiful girl. He told mamma.
after we had become little acquainted,
that he married her just after he gradu.
ated, because she was alone, and had no
friends or protector. He is now study
ing day and night to get admitted to the
bar, and he is anxious to bring his wife
here; that is why he was looking at the
little cottage, as it has few rooms fur
nished. Now you have the whole mys-
terry
"You might have told us before!' cried
Frank, with scarlet face. "You, too,
Deacon TUFTS, ought to be ashamed of
your conduct, for Of course you knew it,
ITO be sure I did. Didn't answer
all your questions, young lady9 I thought
would let you run on awhile, and get
all the nonsense out of you. The master
has made no particular secret of his mar
rage. that I know of, neither has he pro.
claimed It from the house-tops. Maybc
he ought to- don't know. You knew
he was married, Jessic9''
y, yes, knew it. He showed mother
his wife's photograph. and it seems she
can teach botany and conchology and
music. She can help him a great deal if
she comes here"
Then the minister read Frank and the
girls short lesson, ending with these
words:
when you are old enough and wise
enough to have homes of your own, YOU
will wait till some WORTHY man throws
out the line and catches you. And 1 am
sure you will find in the young woman
coming beautiful, discreet and lovable
companions; and although none of YOU
have caught the schoolmaster, you ought
to catch many wise lesson from his
manly, modest demeanor, as we as from
his instruction from the desk,''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
"More menln shouted Louis. II feel

IS if I could make work for a regiment. ]
am going deeper now under them all
| ard IT no water comes IN, we shall be be-
You'd their mines by daybreak."
There was now no sound in the long
| tunnel but the rattle Of the barrows, the
click Of the spades, and the loud, quick
breathing of the diggers.
1t was long night, and sometimes,
Louis half wondered that no relief came.
But he was not at all fatigued yet, and
as for his men, he had never seen such
willing fellows.
Gall Paris could get out through this
mine, or we could let in all France by
it, he muttered, "but it seems as if /
had been digging here for week. There
is no such thing as knowing when 1t is
day away down here in the mine. All
! what is that9''
His exclamation seemed TO bring its
answer, and Louis dropped his spade in
astonishment, for dim, but fast increas-
ing ray OF light came pouring through
thin and crumbling walls in front of him.
II murt have dug out into valley OF
some kind, and that may be had. But
what is thisa Iron2 Little bars7 How
came they here at the end of the m1neg'
He grasped the bars firmly In his
hands, and pressed his face against them,
for broad daylight was now pouring
through into the mine, and all his men
had swiftly fed and disappeared.
Poor Louis!
His was a bitter disappointment, fol
right in front of HIM, IN long and serried
array, were slowly glltterlng by the Ian.
ces OF German horsemen, and the spiked
| helmets Of German foot.
i've missed my distance, alas and
come out among them9"
"Louls, my poor boy, I am glad sou
have stopped digging, there is no use fol
A hand was on his shoulder, and Louis
replied, for be knew the voice.
"Why not, DR.. Spielberg2 What does
all this meanm
"Mean! Why, that the siege has end.
ed, and Paris is now within the German
lines. You are at the front window OF
the old Maison de Sante. in the Rue de
Rivoli, and King Williams troops are
marching in. He is Emperor William
now"
"And What does it all mean2o
ut means that your digging and you,
bare food and your brandy are ended, as
1 told you they would, and you have
worked your way out of the siege for the
past three weeks under my own care"
"You would have mined out of it if ]
had lett any tools in your reach. have
thought yesterday that your fit would
break it in day or two"
"Then the siege is over9''
"Over."
"Doctor!'' sharply exclaimed Louis
';do you see that Uhlan Major on the
white horse2 That is Carl Becker"
Yes, have already had letter from
him. Henri is safe and we'll, and may
soon be at liberty now"
! Louis loosed his hold on the grating
and turned his eyes away from the glitter
ing column.
DO" he said, "tell me about It some
other time. am tired out now. III ge
back into the mine and lie down. Pu
out the lights please"
| 'Somewhat too much at once" sale
DR.. spielburg to himself; "but 1 think
there's no doubt that I can bring hin
round, now that the siege is over"
ITO think that so many of our poo
fellows should have developed these
symptoms. I'm glad now that they pu
me at hospital work"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28
THE PARTING WORD.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

I mnst leave thee, lady sweet
Months shall waste before we meet;
Winds are fair. and sails are spread,
Anchors leave their ocean bed;
Ere this shining day grow dark,
Skies shall grid my shoreless bark;
Through thy tears, 0. lady mine.
Read thy lovers parting line.
When the first sad sun shall set,
Thou shalt tear thy locks of jet;
When the morning star shall rise,
Thou shalt wake with weeping eyes:
When the second sun goes down,
Thou more tranquil shall be grown,
Taught too we'll thy wild despair
Dims thine eyes and spoils thy hair.
All the first unquiet week
Thou shalt wear smileless cheek;
In the first months second half
Thou shalt once attempt to laugh;
Then in Pickwick thou shalt dip,
Slightly puckering round the lip,
Till at last, in sorrows spite,
Samuel makes thee laugh outright
While the first seven mornings last
Round thy chamber bolted fast,
MANY q youth shall fume and pout,
"Hang the girl, she's always outI"
While the second week goes round,
Vainly shall they ring and pound;
When the third week shall begin,
martha, let the creature in"
Now once more the flattering throng
Round thee flock with smile and song;
But thy lips unweaned as yet
Lisp, "O how can forgetw
Men and devils both contrive
Traps for catching girls alive;
Eve was duped, and Helen kissed
How, 0, how can you resistf
First be careful Of your fan;
Trust it not to youth or man;
Love has filled a pirates sail
Often with its pcrfumed gale.
Mind your kerchiefs all;
Fingers touch when kerchiefs fall;
Shorter ell than MERGERS clip
Is the space from hand to lip.
Trust not such as talk III troops,
Full OF pistols, daggers. ropes,
All the hemp that Russia bears
Scarce would answer lovers prayers;
Never thread was spun so fine,
Never spider stretched the line,
Would not hold the lovers true
That would really swing for you.
Fiercely some shall storm and swear,
Beating breasts in black despair;
Others murmur with sigh,
You Elust melt, or they will die;
Painted words on empty lies,
Grubs with wings like butterflies;
Let them die in welcome too;
Pray, what better could they do?
Fare thee we'll! II years efface
From thy heart loves burning trace
Keep. q, keep thv hallowed seat
From the tread Of vulgar feet.
II the blue lips Of the sea
Wait with icy kiss for me,
Let not thine forget the vow,
Sealed how often, love as nowl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
The american Reprint of the En-
cycIODedi0 Britannica.

cyctOpedi0 Britannica
We wish to call the attention of the readers
and thinkers of our city to this grand work No
work Of its kind stands higher in the estimation
of scholars than the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Its great cost was the only hndrance to its gene
raj use. American readers generally could not
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one volumes. And until the work was reprinted
in the United States we were obliged to content
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The work is now furnished in the American Re-
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TESTIMONIALS FROM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, osH-
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CLoPEDIA BRITANNICA,
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g. 1t does not give the full text of the English
Edition." and in some instances the omissions in
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g. The plates do not agree with the Original"
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A. The marginal references, in many instances,
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e. b. Fargo g. Co.'S
GOLDEN JUNE BUTTER Color

Is the result of several years experimental prac-
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established by William and Hon, G. H.
Phillips. Their dairy stock consists Of one hun
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LAKE MILLS, Jefferson Co., Wis, Jan. 49, 1880.
MEssRs. F. b. FARGO q Co.
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We now use no other Yours Truly,
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Manufactured by f, B. Fargo & Co., Lake
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Increase of Capital Stock from
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2-1ncrease Of Assets from
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6-The payment Losses in the 10 years,
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1.-THE remarkable fact that at no time during the
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RNT The foregoing "facts and figures fitting
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