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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

\ Newark lady, on entering the ladies'
cabin OF a ferryboSt and finding the seats
occupied by men, remarked % friend that
she had often noticed in papers quotations
OF prices for dressed hogs. and IL had
never dawued on her mind what the article
was until then.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

Some fellow who has been there says
the man who wrote Nothing Is impossi-
BILE" never tried to find the pocket OF his
wife's gown when 1t was hanging up In
ClOtheS-preSS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

WHEN | WAS SICK My room looked
like a drug store. had 80 many bottles IN
H. The more dosed the worse OF was.
Finally paid my doctor AMI told him he
needn't come any more. | was troubled
with Chronic Rheumatism, and couldn't
get out Of bed alone. Six bottles OF
sulphur Btters cured me.-Firem1H, Bos-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Extreme Tired Feeling.

A lady tells Us "the first bottle has done
my daughter grea; deal Of good, her food
does not distress her now, nor does she
suffer from that crfrcae tired t,eiing which
she did before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla- -
a second bottle effected n cure. No other
preparation contains such a concentration
Of yitalizing, enriching, purifying and invig
Grating properties as Hoods SarsaparlllI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

There are places in the Atlantic Ocean, -
the lecturer imprcSSively said, lin which
the tallcst mountain ranges could be hid
den from view" But how are YOU going
70 move the ranges ?" solemnly asked \
pale, dySpeptic looking man in the back or
the hall. and then the janitor put out the
hts-RockidRi Courier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Az a Chemung county fair young w

Al Chemung county fair a young wo-
man WAS awarded 4 husband As third
premium for the best plate Of raised bis
cult The tirSt premium was So in cas- h,
and the inference must be that the husband
was of low grade and small value. Per
hapS such husband Is considered good
enough for girl who makes only third
class biscuit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

An Iowa woman LEFT her sou an arm
chair stuffed with greenbscks. He proba-
hly knocked the stulling out OF 1t AT
once. and looked around 10 see IL the old
lady had any more chairs with green
backs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Chronic Liver Disease.

Rev. J. q. smith, OF Hartford, Ct, ssys: BE
ing a great sureitr nom ChroHic Liver Disease
aud Indigestion, I NJ last tfie-i your 'tsvorite
R.meiy' and found immediaic reiiof. used
tao tVllles. which worked wonders In my ger
eral - stem"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

at Is true" said an old philosopher,
that two heads are usually better than one,
but il never could be thus with the two
heads on the same pin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
IL has Sdred Hundreds Of Lfres.
II man SGre Yours.
II is the safest Pu.,st sri Best Medicine ever
made II you are ailirg. get bottle this day.


A well known Contractor and ex-strcei Commis
,ioner. says
I.wRESCE :. pt. 20. ls79.
1>ufler4>H -Esrlv last spring found rnN-elf
in A bad condition 50 regards NY general health
u,s very bilious with dizziness In the head and
a continual tired ont. al gone feeling. ! was
tod Of your sulphur Btter.. and bought bottle
and commenced taking them. To my surprise
I rnA mvself cured % NV trouble. rlsdly give
Won this testimony. a. hope others may try them
and be benefited a. have been.
I am yours truly, -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Important Caution.
GRAND TRUNK R. R.
Wtnter Arrangement.

Winter Arrangement.
On and alter Oct. ", and until further noiee
trains will run as follows:
GOING WEST.
Express trains for Lewiston, will leave Por'-ia-
att 10 q. m. ~ Is and 5 Is p. m.
For South Paris, NORWAY. Montreal thich'
and the West. will leave Portland a. ~ y D
Lewiston At 81 y. m, South Pans Al 5 , p ID
Norway al ~ D. IN, and Gorham Al - p u
Mixed trains for South Paris. Norway "a 20.
ham will leave Portland At as 4. N. aai ~
m. and South Paris at II "a a m AMI ~ D. p,
Mixed for Island Pond leaves Gorhim AVE-
p. N.
GOING EAST.
Express trains for Portland Will leave Le's
ton At 10 q. m. 81 and sS .. N.
For South Paris, Norway, Lewiston PoI'as'
and Boston leave Island Pond al & IS q NJ oSi ,
ham at 81 .. m, South Paris At 10 y a ~ A''
Norway At 10 :2s q. m. II,
Mixed trains Tor Portland AMI LEWISTON vi,
leave Gorham at S:joa. m. and II - a n ~
South Paris at 90 q. m and e:s0 y N. ,.,,
Mixed for GorhAm leaves Island Pond a! V@'
Trains will run by Portland time.
JOSEPH HfCRsoS. General MANAGE.
OXFORD. ss.-At Court Of Probate bad y
Paris, within and for the County Of oxford 70
the third Tuesday of January, A. ID. Isl
HoRATio A. CUsHMAS. Guardian Of Fancy
III Perkins, n person OF un sound m nj, 10 "a
county, having presented his account Of saAt'
ianship OF said ward for allowance:
Ofdered, That the said Guardian give hvN'., ',
all persons Interested. by causing cops oi ~
order TO te published three weeks suooesher
In the Oxford Democrat, newspaper prinieu
Paris, In said County, that they may appear a. 90
Probate Court. TO be held at Pni., on TIE M ~
Tuesday OF Deb. next, 1T nine O'Clock IN we % %.
noon, and show cause II any they have WI! w
RICHARD A. FRYE Judge
true copy-attest: II. c. DAVE. RegisS''
oxFoRD.ss:-At Court OF Probate ee!5 5. 5!
fArfs, within and for the County ~ OhiDIs ."
the third Tuesday Of January, ID. ieei
JOHN WALKER. Guardian Of SUSIE Ds
~ Alice VI. Wood. minor children sud heirs Of
Josiah Wood, late OF Lowell In said Coan'y, de'
ceased, having presented his account OF guart'
ianship OF said wards for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Guardian give nouft
To Nil persons Interested BY causing 2 copy 81 Ihs
order 10 be published three weeks successiyell m
the Oxford Democrat printed al Paris, that zoe!
may appear nj Probate Court b be held ri FAI.a
IN said county on the thirf Tuesday 0f Feb nehs,
NJ nine O'clock in the forenoon and shew cause ,
any they have why the same sfoaid not be alloNsO'
RICHARD A. FRYE. Jucse'
true eopy-aitesis H. c. DAVIS, kesl.el.
THE subssriber hereby gives public no1ee lh.;
re has been duly appointed by the Hon Judge ~
PROBATE for the County Of Oxford and assumed TUG
trust OF Administrator OF the estate OF
SETH w. TURNER, late OF Canton, -,
ia said County deceased by giving bond a. tne'as
mitc.si ne therefore rcqges all persons WIZ
iudeoled 70 The estate of said deceased - ms
immediate pay ment, and those who have any w
mands thereon 10 exhibit the same q ,oox
ALBION +. HUTCBlSsoS'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Malt bitters build up the nervous and
muscular system and so overcome disease.

An old printer who played his nrst game
of ten-pins and knocked them all down
said: sPTd, by lingo"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

Who is DR.. Kaufman ?
hi. question is frequently asked. We would
simply say that
DIR. K4TFM
IsIuE
Discoxerer Of ENt- Of SuIphur.

Carl Ernst FAufrNnn was born in lsla He
entered 'hr RArlln I'n'versitv ~ the age ~ six
teen. and grsdusiel fo1r wear. lNier We thcn
.,.s.eJ tbs eel.hr.t.d Rovai College Of Phvst
clans al FdinNr-gh. ScNt'.-i. remaining there
thrre vears In iSfi m. kaufmsnn accepted a
p-o,.S.nrshtn IN = rsl-bratsd Germsr COLLEGE,
VIII ieh rhsir he hlled with dis'inguShed honor for
'hlrtr.n y~--- dnrirr which iimr he wrote largely
for the London Lancet ani the Rerin Netrs. snh
was noted "a one % the most prNf1und and se'en.
tiAr writer. even among the physicians who con-
tributed 10 these noted medical 'urnals.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
MALT TEA.

The most important remedial agent ever
presented for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Con
stipation and all diseases arising nom iu-
perfect digestion. \ delightful nutritious
beverage; pleasant, inVlgorating tonic
a strengthened for the dehilita,ed; a SOW
ereign remedy for disorders Of the Throat
Chest. Lungs and stomach. IL corrcctS
not only the LIVER but the other equally
important corresponding organs, promotes
their healthy action, and = recommended
a. rHE ONE proper mode OF permanently
improving the general health. Zach pack
Age makes over gallon OF medicine. Nv
ery package OF the genuine MALT-rEI must
bear the label OF the Sole Agents, "Lobdei
Chemical Co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Abstract OF PLAINTIFF Writ.

SAMUEL =. IRISH OF Buckaeld. In our County
OF oxford, Plaintiff. vs. EUGENE 8. MOWER,
PENDANT.
THIS 10 an action on promissory note, given
l. by said defendant TO one Arson q. sampson,
dated at Leeds, on the fret day of June A d.
1873. and given for the sum OF tlJ. and pay able
10 one year from date at eight per cent. interest
Said note vas Afterwards transferred ~ the plain.
IN for valuable consideration. Addamn n in
toeo. Writ dated Oct. 81, 1850. and returnable to
Dec. Term. 1850.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
Attest: JAMES 3. WRIGHT, Clerk
BISREE 4 HERSEY, Attys to PPn.

OXFORD, ss:-At . Court Of Probate. held AZ
Paris. within and for the County OF Oxford,
ON the third Tuesday Of January, A. ID. ISL.
A AANDA A. DALEY, widow Of Isaac p.
"A Daley, late Of Canton, deceased, having
presented her petition for an allowance out OF
the personal estate OF said deceased:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy of mi,
order 10 be published three weeks successiyely I'M
the Oxford Democrat printed 1t Paris that tbey
may appear at Probate Court to be held AZ Paris
In said County, on the third Tuesday Of Feb. next
they have against the same.
X. A. FRYE, Judge.
A true copy-attest: II. Z. DAVIS Resister
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
STATE OF MAINE.

oXFORD,ss:-S Supreme Judicial Court, Decem.
Der Term, A. d. issO.
SAMUEL y. IRISH vs.. EUGENE 8. MOWER.
And now IL appearing to the Court by the officers
return that the said Defendant 10 not an inhab
liant OF this State, and has no tenant. agent or
attorney therein, and that he has notice Of the
pendency Of this suit:
II IL ordered by the Court that the said Plaintiff
notify the said Defendant, Of the pepdency
thereof by causing an abstract of this writ
with this order of Court thereon be three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxford Democrat paper
printed At Paris In said County the last publication
10 be thirty days at least before the next term Of
said Court to be holden at Paris, Aforesaid. on
the second Tuesday Of March next, 10 the end that
the said Defendant may then and there appear nj
Judgment should not be rendered thereon
and execution issued accordingly.
Attest: JAMES 5. WRIGHT, Clerk.
on.
Att..,. TAure q uptrnr 90,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
PRICE. De DOLLAR.

Buy 1t Of your Druggist, or order il OF
Us by mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

"ANTED.-.0ne good honest man in every
w town in Maine or any other State, TO sell
the best article ever used by woman, as IL saves
time and meney: No capital required, and q
noaey va.ss4 "a! ne goods ere sold. InSorma-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

THE subscribers hereby give public notice that
they have been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate for the County OF Oxford, and
assumed the trust of Executors OF the estate OF
ELIAS NJ. CARTER, late of Iiethel
In said county, deceased. by giving bond as the
law directs; they Their, fore request all persons
indebted to the estate OF said deceased 10 make
Immediate payment. and those who have any de-
mands thereon to exhibit the same TO
AUGUSTUS NJ. CARTER and
j. HERBERT CARTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
abe has been duly appointed by the Hon Judge OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed the
trust of Executrix of the estate OF
JUDAH ID. LEAvITT, late OF Stow.
In said County deceased by giving bond sc the law
directs she therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO the estate of said deceased to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon TO exhibit the sameto
LUCINDA LEAvITT.
Jan. 10, ISL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

"FAvORITE REMEDY"
SALT RHEUAf.

Rscomms aided by Cisrgymsn, Statesmen
and Others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

For the Mines. r fsssh. .. %AsT g;
use, at ~, IS and u cents each. For sale 81
benny u. WATKINS, PARiS HILL, Nh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

LoBpEIi CHEMICAL Co,
-. Louis. No.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-08-24

The only
known to the World
C n Bile of being
CHARGED with MED
ICIN A L PROPER
tt s, which is
TRANSFUSED INTO
TIL Il Ifvou
are afflicted with any
OF the following Dis
3 don't neglect
to wear one OF our Bat
teries,-vlz
Paralysis, Brain and
N ervous Diseases,
Rheumatism, tout,
Swollen Joints, Sciat.
lea, Neuralgia umba-
go, Aches and Pains,
Nervous and General
Debility. Spinal Dis
eases, Weak Back or
Side, Wasting. Decay,
Restless Nights. igh
mare. Melancholy,
Dizziness or Vertigo,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-08-24

Fullne ss OF Blood.
~ of Power or Will
or Action. ~Palpatation
Of the Heart. Less OF
y,Loe Conf
dence. Painting spells.
Hyst.eria, Epilepsy
Heartburn, Dyspepsia.
SaltRheum, Bronchiti .
Weak Flatu-
lency, Diseases Of the
Heart and Lunaf,
Dropsy, Asthma, PIeu-
risy, Constipation,
Jaundice, Catarrh Sore
Throat. Debility. Piles,
Tumors. Sores, Boils,
Cafbuncles, Fever anu
ague, Liver complaints
Diabetes. Kidney COM
plaints, Gravel, Chills,
Impotency, Disordered
conditions OF
Blood. Kidneys or
Urinary Organs.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-08-24

Its main line runs from Chicago to Council
Bluffs, passing through Joliet, Ottawa, La Sale,
0enese0. Moline. Rock Island, Davenport, West
Liberty Iowa Cit.. Mareng?. Broosiyn,G rinpell.
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Junction TO Peoria; Wilton Junction to Musca-
tine. Washington. Fairfield Eldon, Belknap.
Centrevilie. Princeton. Trenton. Gallatin. Came
Washington 10 Sigourney. Oskaloosa. and Knox
Vile; Keokuk TO Pennington, Bonaparte, Ben
tonsport. Independent. Eldon. Ottuinwa. Eddy
Vile, oskaloosa Peila. Monroe, and Des Moines;
Moines to Indianola and winterset: Atlantic TO
Griswold and Audubon; and Avoca to Harlan
and Carson. This Is positively the only Kali
road. which owns. and operates 2 through line
Through Express Passenger Trains, with Pull
man Palace Cars attached. are run each way daily
between CHICAGO and PEORIA. KANSAS CITY.
CouNSIL nLtirfs, \ ana MTwn.
kee and Kansas City. via the milwaukee and
Rock Island Short Line"
The "Great Rock Island" Is magnihcently
equipped. It's road bed Is simply perfect, and Its
What will please You mos, VIII be the pleasure
Of enjoying your meals. while passing over the
beautiful prairics OF Illinois and Iowa. In one OF
our magnificent Dining Cars that accompany all
meal. as good as Is served In any nrst-classh hot oil,
for seveniy-hve cents.
Approaching the fact that n majority Of the
peeGpis prefer ,ns s .pc ,m,a annr.msnss Tor Inherent
of this line warrantlng IT. we ARE pleasedtoan-
nounce thai this Company runs Pullman Palace
ryLLMAN fALACE CAEs eES rul
all ,rffsssss Agent. .- ia a, he; p SaG ! s s. s@s
For Information NOT obtainabio Mt
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VIZ Psas1s.t atd csn~I hs,.rsr.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-08-24
Weekly Leader,
Issued KsxEr THuEBAI.
Terns, ~ 50 xsaE. sI.se asifs esE.
Commercial yes Prsniirg
Issued SWEAT THunBAI.

ofeyery kind Neatly. Chssply and ExPsdi-
tiously executed. Cards Of sysry shape and
kind, Bill Heads. Letter and Note Headings.
Blanks Of every kind rostsrs, ete-s printed
on short notice Having . new lot OF TYPE
and Presses. we can do handsome work At
Low Prices-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-08-24
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R'Y

,kW00U kU0 GoDS mhI0 ktu0 WO0A
TS, ,sgas c Ca; ,6 70, .s sl.sispi Dsl gs.eS: sSiy .9 "a, r ossss
great feature Of our Palace Cars Is : SMOKiNd
SALOON where You can enjoy your "Havans"
nj all hours Of the day.
aud Missoarir iversst al points crossed b. i6fis
line. aud transfers are avoided ~ Council bluns.
Kansas City. L~eavenworth and Af4nlson. con-
ns Ths p Sfnns psas K T. y I. sosSDsoileus OF
4 6aicAoo, win All diysTEins lines for the
At EseiS%oop, with the LIS. q Ms. sndP.
]. WxsnIsoTos HrieHrs. with P. c. Ast
ALA SALE. with n. Gent; r; r.
At RocK ISLAND, with -Hiiwsukee and Rock
,. 4 s Sssl iss;;s vi. ass ' ED b. s''s 81 sisl 20;
AtGRIssELL. with Central ioysE r..
xt t6pnsm Dt1 n Il; vnn I'm un,on P.cise n n
At OnAuA with IA No. Il R-R. Gin Hsb.J
Al OrTuNwX. with Central ioIA Il; W..
y ii 3 p.sii an. si. s, f q .9 Pes 8. We a.. wa, 81.
Louis 4 Pnc., and St L, Keo. 4 ". W. r. hds.
AZ CAMERoN, With 4. s.
AZ ATCHisos With Aish Togsis Z ssnta rs'
nxtistysswoSrn. wiiihi 6iion fss. and Kan.
Tskzssas err. with .ii,nss for u. west
dsaaiisssS5Nc; I'D fIhk2xSgexr45zl.ss !,
!. 4reat Kock isiand Boufs,r are ~ -
ho@e once. .ddrsss.
n. 81 sT shaJasoHs.s.Axnt
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-01-26
The house and three the part of the senate be ap
pointed. to whom shall he referred all that mart of

the house and three on the part of the senate be ap
pointed, to whom shall be referred all that part Of
the report made by the farmers board Of trade
lating to the appointment Of an inspector by the
quested to report by bill or otherwise" Adopted.
80. Wilson introduced q resolution, the preamble of
which set forth that certain railroad companies of
lands held and owned by them for taxable purposes,
thereby depriving the state Of Q joint and legal
revenue, therefore resolved, that committee Of
railroad companies have failed to report taxable
lands, with power to summon persons and papers
and examine them for testimony, tho said committee
railroad companies have SO defaulted Adopted -.
Bills introduced: relating to the rights of railroads;
to authorize the board of education of Red Wing to
lating to salaries of district judges; bill to ar-
thorze the st. Paul Gas company to introduce the
electric light system; amending charter Of village Of
Farmington; to incorporate the village of Appleton,
Swift county; to authorize school district IN Rcd
wood county to issue $4,000 bonds for building
purposes .(passed under suspended rules) to amend
the charter of the st. Louis boom association;
thorizing the towns in Sibley county to support
their poor; amending the acts relating to COM
mitlnents to the reform school; to introduce in
dustral expositions into school, to introduce the
moral and social science into schools; relating 10
compensation of officers in Watonwan county; re-
ating to the catching of fish in LIE Seueur county
dpassed under suspended rules:j approprating $500
school. Senate bills passed. Relating to certain
school district in Omsted county; to authorize the
clerk Of Goodhue county to procure record books
House bills passed: To reduce tho boundaries of
school district in Redwood county; tegazing the
ganzati< IT certain towns in Redwood county, pro-
yiding for the organization of Big Stone county and
locating the county seat at Ortonyille; authorizing
the Hastings Union Industrial association to dis
tribute certain funds to amend the act incorporating
the village Of Luyerne, Rock county, to remove the
county scat of Grant county; declaring Stevens
county an organized county, and making previous
acts of county officers valid. Adjourned till eight
O'Clock Monday morning.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-01-26
A Rebuke.

A minister who neglected his pastoral
duties was once reminded of his delin-
quency by sharp rebuke. A poor old
deaf man Resided in Fife, and was visited
by the new minister shortly after his
comingto the pulpit.
The minister said he would often call
and see him; but time went on, and he
did not visit him again until two years
after, when, happening to go through
the street where the deaf man was living
he saw his wife at the door, and could
therefore do no other than inquire for
her husband.
"Well, Margaret how is Tammas %
"None the better o'you," was the
curt reply.
Chow! how! Margaret % inquired the
minister.
"Oh, ye promised twa years syne to
ca and pray once a fortnight within,
and haze meier darkened the door sin
syne."
:" Well, well, Margaret, don't be so
short. I thought it was not very neces-
sary to call any pray with Tammas, for
he is sac deaf ye ken he cannot hear
me-"
"But, sir, said the woman, with a
rising dignity of manner, the Lords
not deaf!''
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-01-26

BEST J: 8:
by the industris rs. Mel =, weSnep,
boys and girls wanted ever: 7ns1e
20 work for us Now is the time. You can cevo @
vour whole time to the work. OILY your spare>
moments, No c,ter busiuess will Fay you Eea''y
as we'll no one wili:g to work can TAIL to make
enormous pay ty eneaei at once Costly CUNT
and terms free. A great opportunity Tor making;
money asily az d bonoraby. Address TRUE o.,
Anoneta. Maine,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-01-26
Wonderful Funoi.

tffOm the virginia City (NeV.) Enterprlse.J
A gentleman who recently had occa-
sion to explore the chambers, drifts and
caverns of the old deserted Ophir ana
Mexican mines says fungi of every i'm
aginable kind have taken possession of
the old, levels. In these old mines,
undisturbed for years, is found
fungus world in which are to be seen
cornterfeits Of almost everything seen
in our daylight world. Owing to the
warmth OF the old levels and to the pres
ence in them of a certain amount of
moisture the t;mbers have been made to
grow some curious crops. Some of the
fungi in the old chambers are several
feet in height, and being snow white,
resemble sheeted ghosts. In places are
what at a little distance appear to be
white owls, and there are representations
or goats with long boards, all as whit,
as though carved in the purest marble.
The rank fungus growth has almost
closed some of the drifts. The fungi are
of almost every imaginable variety of
growth. Some kinds hang down on the
timbers like great punches OF snow-white
hair and others are great pulpy masses.
These last generally rise from the rock
forming the floor of the drifts and seem
to have grown from something dropped
or spilled on the floor at the time work
was in progress in these mines years
ago. Those growths have in several
places raised from the ground rocks
weighing from ten to fifty and even one
hundred pounds. Some of the rocks
have thus been lifted over three feet
from the ground. In the higher levels,
where the air is comparatively dry, the
fungi are less massive in structure than
below, and are much frmer in texture:
Some resemble rams horns, as they grow
in spiral or twisted shape, while others,
four or five feet in length and about the
thickness of a broom-handle, hang from
the cap-timbers like so many snakes
suspended by the tails. One kind, after
sending out stem Of the thickness of a
pencil to the length of q foot or two, ap-
pears to blossom; at least produces at
the end dubious mass that has some
resemblance to flower. In all the in
finite variety to these underground fungi
it was somewhat strange that not one
was seen at all like those growing upon
the surfaced in the light of day. Nothing
in the nature OF toadstools or mushrooms
was found. 3 r. ~ ,5-.f s. =. #E