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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
The Right to Commit Suicide.

In the ancient world it was held to be
the right of individuals, under certain
circumstances, to kill themselves, if they
could render their country thereby a SER
vice, or even it they wished to rid them
selves of care in this world. twas quite
common, in Roman history, foc generals
to sacrifice themselves in order to win
victories or to accomplish a great patri-
otto or family end. The Stoics held
that man was his own master, and If he
wished "to shuttle off this mortal coiP'
there was no divine law, and should be
no human enactment, to say him nay.
But the advent of Christianity taught a
new doctrine on this point. This was
the inviolability of human life. Man did
not belong to himself, but to his Maker,
and killing ones self was as unjustifiabie
as Staying fellow-man. But several
modern writers have advocated the old
view. The most recent convert is the
eccentric Elmira clergyman, the Rev.
Thomas K Beecher Writing to a news
paper, on this subject, he says that when
it is determined by an individual, with
the approval of his friends,
that it is mo longer worth while tc
drift about on this sinful planet.
he is then justified in sailing into the
hereafter by his own act" 1t is g
question with some physicians, whether
in some phases of human suffering, occa-
stoned by terrible and mortal diseases, it
should not be permissible to deprive the
sufferer of life that is so intolerable tc
him. A German actress named Gallmeyei
was in such agony from cancer that she
begged her physicians to relieve her Of
life. But, of course, the doctors, while
they sympathized with her, could no
comply with her wishes. Death is nc
great terror to some people. In China
men have been known to offer them
selves candidates for capital punishment
as substitutes for noted criminals, TO
small sums of money, to add to the com
forts and provide for the necessities o
their families. Death, in all nations, i
often relief to the suffering and af
flicted. -Dem0reSt's Monthly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
The Elephant ExecutiOner.

Among the numerous dignities con,
ferred upon the elephant in the far East
is one which, although certainly an honor
few would be inclined to covet, has out
lived other and more creditable distinc-
tons, surviving till within the memory
of many men now living. Under the
native princes of Hindustan criminals
sentenced to death were usually exc
cuted by one of the rajah's elephants,
which was specially trained for the pur-
pose. The victim, bound hand and foot,
was laid at full length upon the ground,
face upward, while the monster, at a
signal from his driver, planted one of his
huge fore feet upon the PROSTATE mans
breast, and with one crunch pounded
him into a shapeless mass. The beasts
obedience was, as a rule, perfectly prompt
and effectual, but tradition records one
instance in which the tragedy took a
very unexpected turn, bearing out to
some extent the stories told of the ele-
plants superior powers of memory and
instinct. The enormous foot was just
raised to inhict the death blow, when it
was suddenly withdrawn, and the ele-
plant, snorting excitedly, began to caress
the fallen man with his trunk. On in
quiry it appeared that the latter had
once been the beasts favorite keeper,
ard that it had recognized him just in
time. The rajah, who had witnessed the
whole scene, listened to the story with
great interest, and ordering his attend
ants to release the prisoner, placed him
once more in charge of the elephant
which had spared his life. -NeaO York
Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
A Snake at a Dance.

An Englishman visiting the island OF
Penang MALAY Archipelago, describing
the entertainments to which be was in
vited, gives the following rather uncon-
ventional exhibition of native hilarity,
which formed an episode in a colonial
merry making;
The introduction of snake fifteen feet
long into q room full of dancers was per
haps the most extraordinary experience |
ever had on any festive gathering. The
event happened at ball given by Mr..
c., gentleman who had been edu-
Gated in Scotland, and fell out on this
wise.
My friend lived on a small plantation,
and had for some time past been troubled
by the nocturnal raids of this snake,
which had swallowed a pig and was
gradually clearing his fowl-house. A
number Of natives had been on the
watch, and had just captured the reptile,
coiled up in comatose state among the
shrubs.
The Malays, rarely excited, unless
when frightened or running amok, +"
and knowing there was no danger, as
the snake was overcome by the process of
digesting savory meal, determined, in a
fit of frantic JOY, to lay the trophy at
their masters feet. They had it by the
tail, and dragging it to the sound of
quadriIle music, thump, thump, up the
wide staircase, they rushed into the
drawing room and laid the monster
down.
Motionless it gazed around upon the
strange scene, and probably specialized
on the prospect of still more sumptuous
fare, could it only command its wonted
energy and crush its entertainers in its
Shiny coil.
Some of the gentlemen retired with
remarkable CELEBRITY Others displayed
their daring and gallantry behind a bar
ricade of chairs; while few stood their
ground, supporting their terror stricken
partners, as the unwelcome intruder was
hauled off to expiate his crime in the
court below.-IndO- China and China.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
An Extraordinary Railroad Scheme.

A Washington letter says that General
George P. Ihrie, formerly of the army,
but who is now mining engineer IN
Boston, is trying to get up company for
the connection of the Northern Pacific
railroad with Alaska He says that the
mining regions and the fur trade of the
section to be opened up by this proposed
line will fully warrant its construction.
He also believes that system of snow
sheds can be protected from the heavy
snowfalls of the severe winter, but Gene
raj Ihrie would not have his line stop at
Alaska. He says that the Russians arc
already beginning to cross Siberia with
railroads. 1t is only question of time
when st. Petersburg will be connected
by rail with the coast at Behring's
strait. China will in time
have railroad line along the eastern
coast line. General Ihrie would have
huge ferryboats connect at the narrow.
est point of Behring strait with the two
railroad lines when the water was open.
Huge sleds could be used in winter.
When all this is brought about passen.
gers can take Pullman through car for
Europe for at least six months in the
year General Ihrie believes the Euro.
pean traffic would be very heavy. Many
people do not go to Europe because OF
their fear of the dangers of the sea. The
greater time required for an all-lail jour
ney to Europe would be compensated by
the variety of country seen and the greater
safety insured. All rail to China would
be possible under this system. General
lhrie believes that this railway project is
one of the certain things to occur in the
next twenty Five years at any rate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
MINNESOTA FARMING.
A Chicopce Mans Experience in the Red
River Valley.

Charles H. Chaplin, a son of one of the old
farmers of Chicopee, who four years ago went
West to found home, farm and fortune, writes
cheeringly TO the friends he lett behind from
Campbell, MINI. This town is in the south
western part Of Minnesota, near the Dakota
line, and is in that famous wheat region known
as ''1he Red river valley OF the north" He
raised 1000 bushels of wheat last year, and the
average yield was 81 bushels FER acre.
Between the wheat spectators and the rail-
road monopolists the small farmers are ground
pretty fine, but still they have some comforts,
and farm stock commands fair prices. A good
work-horse sells for $500, iwo-yenr-old steers
for $50, COWS TOR $45, and butter is Is cents
pound. Hay is easily cured and can be put in
S ack TORS 81 per ton, and cattle herded all
summer for $l.50 to $2 per head. Labor
is scarce and high, and hence a great
deal of farm machinery is used. Plow-
ing is chiefly done in the fall, some lines
up to the 10th Of November. He uses gang
sulky plow, which cuts two burrows at time,
each foot wide and requires four or more
horses to draw it, and he can plow five acres
day Seeding is done in he spring, beginning
about the Ii idle of April, and grains that are
sown broadcast are scattered at the m OF 20
acres day. Harvest begins about the LIST of
August, and is rushing time. Good harvest
hands command from 50 TO $50 per day; this
last is given to stackors, who handle sheaves as
ia as two teams can draw them, and pack 80
arge loads day. an amount sufficient for four.
acks which usually thresh out 800 bushels
IN jelf-bnding harvester will cut on an average
with one team II acres day, and by change
of teams 10 acres The steam threshers,
with straw-bulning engines, arc set to
work rs som as the harvest is fair
ly ended, and as tho land at present
needs no manure, this seems to be the best way
to get rid of tho straw. Some farmers draw
their manure into the open fields and set fire
to it. The soil is black and about two feet
deep, and the sub-soil is clay. The prairie sod
when first broken is rank and acid, but i'm
proves by cultivation. The wheat yield arter
n planted crop il usually third greater. Corn
is not as reliable crop as in Massachusetts,
but barley does we'll and is considered equal to
corn for hogs. Oats yield finely, sometimes
100 bushels per acre, and weigh 40 pounds to
the bushel. Potatoes are fine, averaging about
300 bushels per acre. Soft wheat yields more
than hard but does not grind as well under the
roller system. The miIlers make about 10
cents difference in the price.
An occasional temperature Of 40 degrees
below zero does not trouble them, unless the
wind blows. The climate is so dry that *
degrees below zero there is about the same as
zero in New England Cities only five years
old have sprung up near him, and he thinks
there are some advantages and brightprospects
in Minnesota farming. But if man is well of
in New England, and contented, he will find
more comforts there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Tapped Eight Times.

Feeling deeply grateful FOR the benefit 70;
ceived from the use of Hunts Remedy, feel
proud to inform you of the good it has done
me- for the great suffering have passed and
am now saved by Hunts Remedy. desire
to state my case to the public. SO that other
sufferers may obtain the benefit of its won
derful curative powers some time. L began
to suffer excruciating pains in the region Oh
my kidneys; had the most intecse agony;
was confined to my bed and tot lily unable
to change my position or move II any way.
I was tapped eight times. l then heard OF
Hunts Remedy; bought bottle, and after
taking few spoonfuls the result was magl-
cal, and in a few days my pain was gone aud
my water passed freely, and could eat most
anything; my swelling disapr cared. was
a new person altogether. The doctors had
given me up to die, said there was no hope
for me. l had one hundred and ffty-sx
pounds of water taken out of me. was
treated by seventeen different doctors, and
Hunts Remedy has cured me. feel proud
over your medicine. Those who suffer with
the dropsy hope will give it trial, and sea
the good it will do. 1t works like charm.
I would advise those having difficulty with
their kidneys to give Hunts Remedy trial.
l am sure that it will give them instant relief
and give them O permanent cure. l am
willing to give all information in my power
in regard to this most valuable medicine.
Yours truly, Mrs. DAVID NORTH.
Ecorse, Wayne County, Mich, May 30, 1883.
Piso's cure for consumption does not dry up a
cough; it removes the cause.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Another Promised Land.

A large nieo'i & hiss been held in st. Paul
Mimi, TO celebrate the passage of the Dawes
Bill opening the big Sioux reservation. Bon
fires are to be seen in all directions on the
bluffs. The city is crowded with settlers who
have been waiting several weeks to go into the
promised land. The Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul road will now push its Black Hills
line across the Missouri at Chanrbcrlin, and is
expected to get into the hills this season. The
Northwestern is expected to build its Inc from
st Pierre westward Tho land opened is for
the most mart good
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Mr.. l. Carpenter, 463 Fourth avenue, New
York, after running a gauntlet Of eight
years rheumatism. used 81. Jacobs Oil, the
great pain reliever. by which he was en-.
tirely cured aud has had no return Of his
nnnnrlainf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
A CoachWoman,

A mild sensation was lately created in New
York, by the appearance Of a handsome VIC
tOra, in which were seated an elderly couple
of quiet mien. On the box was iashionably
dressed young Jewess, who was very self-pos-
,sessed, and held the reins skilfully over a
spanking pair OF bays. People stopped to look
and wonder, but she seemed unconscious of the
curiosity she excited
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Experience of the past teaches lis thai
that man does not a good work, but an
evil work, who endeavors to force his
formed opinions upon the formed opin-
ions of Others All VIC can do is to set
before men who differ from us the princi-
Piles on which we form our opinions, and
let them judge upon the premises formed,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Everybody knows what "thAt tired feeling" is. az
Gicts the human family when the weather grows
in the spring and early summer Just as Nature,
refreshed from her long winters rest is preparing to
display herself in beauty and power The contrast
between the changing and the condition OF the
body at this time makes one feel even more tired,
respondent ard miserable. The refreshing, toning
and nvgorating influences for which the system ap-
peals will be found in Hoods Sarsapara, the reliable
tonic and blood purifier.
G. W MANLEY. Canton, o., says; Il have used
Hoods Sarsaparila and find it all you advertise it for
and eheerfuly recommend it to persons who are in
want Of good blood purifier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
An Ocean Race.

For the purpose of testing the scagoing
qualities Of the new Cunarder Aurania and the
Oregon of the Guion line it has been arranged
that the present westward trip of these two
steamers should be simply friendly ocean
race. Both vessels sailed from Queenstown for
New York April 18th, the Oregon at A. NJ.
md the Aurania at $40 P. NJ. Much interest
is taken in the result OF the race by the general
lnhlic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Retribution by a Mob.

Fifty masked men went to jackson,
Breathitt county, Kentucky, recently, and
took Henry Klburn (white) and Ben Strong
(colored) from the Jail and hanged them. Kill
burn was charged with the murder Of William
Ihorp last January, and Strong was suspected
OF being concerned in the same murder. A
notice was pinned on one of the victims
that all perpetrators of such crimes would re-
ceive like punishment. Kllburn had killed
eight men,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

The generous hopes and wishes of true
friendship need to be infused into our
benefactions to make them warm, living,
growing influences upon humanity. We
need to broaden our sympathies, to cx-
pand our powers of affection, to take to
our hearts not only few congenial spi'
its, but all those who need the warmth of
our sympathies and the uplifting hand OF
true friendliness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
TEMPERANCE IN IOWA.
Defects Reported In the Additional Pen
Rlties Bill.

1t is reported on good authority that the
friends of the additional penalties bill have
discovered one almost fatal defect in the pro-
visions. This bill was drawn so as to amend
certain sections Of the liquor law, repeal other
sections and also create additional sections. Il
IS now claimed that some OF these amended
sections were subsequently repealed or amended
by the pharmacy law, and increased penalties
will nnf nnnlN
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
How 10 shorten Life.

The receipt is simple, You have only to
AXE violent cold AMI neglect it. Abar-
nethy, the great English surgeon, asked a
lady who told him she only had cough:
"What would you have' The Plague" Be-
ware of "only coughs" The worst cases
can, however, be cured by DR.. VIM, Halls
Balsam for the Lungs. In whooping cough
and Group it Immediately allays irritation
and is sure to prevent fatal termination Of
the disease. Sold by drugg lists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
I HAVE suffered from Catarsh to

l HAVE suffered from CataIrdh to such an
extent that had to bandage my head to quiet
the pain. was advised by Mr.. Brown, OF
Ithaca, to try Ely's Cream Balm. When suf-
fering with Catarrh or cold in the head have
never found It's equal-C. A. COOPER, Danny,
N. Y. (Apply with finger. Price so cents.)
l HAvE used Ely's Cream Balm for dry Ca
tarrh Ito which every Eastern person is subject
who comes to live in high altitude). 1t has
proved cure in my case.-B. F. M. WEEKS,
Denver, Col (Easy to use. Price so cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Riches, without meekness and thank
fulness, do not make any man happy; but
riches with them remove many cares and
fears. Therefore my advice is, that you
endeavor to be honestly rich or content,
edly poor; but be sure that your riches
be justly obtained or you spoil ALL For
it is said: ''He that loses his conscience
has nothing left that is worth keeping. "
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

There is large falling off, sofar, in railway
traffic during the present year, as compared
with 1888 Grand Trunk officials state that
Tie freight moving over that road at present
hardly pays running expenses. The receipts of
the road during the past week fall short $780,
900 as compared with the corresponding week
of 1888
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

There is in tie Blue Ridge Of Wes>
Virginia one place of about an acre in
extent where the ground never freezes
and where the snow always mclls. The
State geolgist believes slumberng vol-
cano to be beneath this spot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

The adoption by most Of the prominent
dairymen and farmers of the United States, Of
the Improved Butter Color made by Wells,
Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt, is proof
of their wisdom in a business point Of view.
Nearly all winter butter is colored, in order to
make 1t marketable, and this color is the best,
in regard to purity, strength, pemanence and
perfection of tint.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Not long ago the experiment was
made of importing dead meat from
Russia to London, and it is now prov
ing so successful that the practice may
appreciably affect the price of meat in
London.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Mementos of lincoln.

The collection of m smentos of Abraham
Lincoln, gathered during the past 20 years by
q. II. Olroyd of Springfield, Ill, and arranged
i'll the old Lincoln home in that city, has been
opened for inspection.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Russia produces annually about 81
100000 worth of honey, or over $4,000
tons, besides 5000 pounds of wax,
worth 100000. 1t is nearly all COL
sumed in the empire, however.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Young men or middle aged ones, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weaknesses
should send three stamps for Part VII OF
Worlds Dispensary Dime Series OF books. Ad-
dress WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL Aa ocI-
ALTON, Buffalo, n. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

may be taken at liver and bilious disorders
with DR.. r. V. Pierces pheasant Purgative
Pellets" Mild, yet certain in operation; and
there is none of the reaction consequent upon
taking severe and drastic cathartics By
druggists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
New Tariff,

The New England Insurance Exchange of
Boston notifies all agents in Vermont, New
Hampshire and Maine Of the adoption of "a new
uniform tariff Of rates on all farm property; so
cents for one year, 50 cents two years, and 81
or three years
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

The London Lancet reports lecture
on tea and coffee, in which people arc
advised to put the coffee for breakfast
in an earthenware vessel, pour cold
water over it, let it stand over night,
and bring it to the boiling point by
placing it in water bath or double
boiler in the morning, thus preserving
all the aroma
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Fast Mail from New York,

Arrangements have been completed by which
the New York Sun, Tribune and World will be
sold in Boston at metropolitan prices, and car
red by fast mail train soon to be started by
the New York & Now ENGLAND .,ad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
England win Protect Chusan,

Earl Granville has received petitions from
the chambers of commerce of Hong Kong and
Shanghai against the threatened French seizure
iOf Ghusan for indemnity. Earl Granville has
advised NJ. Washington, the French minister
at London, Of England's intention to adhere to
the Anglo-Chinese treaty of 1916, securing
ChuSan against occupatiOn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

No effort has ever been made to advertise
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound out
side our own America; yet frequent calls from
other parts of the world show that good news
will spread. Packages of this medicine have
even been sent from Lynn, Mass to China.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Hoods SarsaparilIa

81 could not Sleep and would get up in the morning
with hardly life enough to get out of bed l had no
appetite and my face would break out with pimples.
bought bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla and soon be-
gan sleep souudy; could get without that tired
and languid feeling. and my appetite improved r.
A. SANFORD, Kent, o,
Every spring take Hoods Sarsaparila, and know
nothing of that terrible anguor prevalent at that
season Of the year. Minis. j. M, CARTER Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

The best macaroni consumed in
this country is, according to the Phila-
delphia Press, made of California
wheat. New York, Philadelphia and
San Francisco make more macaroni
than Is imported.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Given Up,

The Norwegian bark NordEyn, which
sailed from Philadelphia, Dec. Is, for Dun
kirk, France, has been given up for lost. She
carried II men.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
Wrangling.

The governors of Louisiana and Texas arc
engaged in voluminous and caustic letter
writing over an extraditon question.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25
omnnand Her DiseasesD

The yearly cost of the French Academy to
the state amounts to $4,000 frEucs, or about
$4,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

1t is announced that the numerous cinchona
gardens commenced five or six years ago in
Java will soon begin to yield.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

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