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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-12-04
Epidemics and Temperature.

1t has happened over and over again
that an epidemic at q particular spot
has fingered on for several weeks in q
desultory fashion before its real intens-
ity was felt. This was the case ut lou
Ion itself in 1865, when the mortality
for the first few weeks remained even
below what it has been on the present
occasion. rising suddenly to about fifty
deaths day in the middle of Septem-
Der. A sudden rise or fall is generally
to be explained by a change in the
weather. Nothing is more likely than
the decline of an epidemic of cholera
in one place, or all over the country
when the winter cold begins. On the
other hand, the disease usually reaches
its height as the temperature goes up,
although the rule is not an invariable
one. Moisture and heat together are
much more likely TO cause an increase
of cholera than heat and draught, and,
in fact, the autumnal months have gen.
orally seen larger mortality than
spring and summer.--NelO York Com
nlerciaL Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-12-04
An Australian Intoxicant.

Their own stimulant, KAYE, they con-
tinue to use in great quantities, and
many of the Europeans have contract
ed liking for it. All the Wairrapans
have taste of it, and marvel that any
white man can acquire penchant for
such stuff. Its flavor resembles soap
suds more than anything else one can
compare it with. The root used is
botanically known as that of the piper
methisticum; it is hard and woody,
hence the object of the chewing, which
liberates the juices of the root more
freely than any other process. Euro
peans CRATE the root and pound it, but
admit that the liquor is not equal to
the chewed. In Samoa the prepare
ton of the kava bowl is attended with
very great ceremony, only tho young
unmarried girls being allowed to chew
it The root is cut up into fine pieces,
and the girls, who are directed by the
pettiest of them, first rinse their
mouths, take up 4 piece, and when
sufficiently masticated and formed
into n ball, spit it into the bowl. The
chief girl then calls for water, and
after washing her hands directs one of
Hef com pahioHs 10 pour on the water
while she stirs the root with her hand.
When enough wateris in, and the balls
are properly mixed with the ingredient.
she takes up strainer made of fibres
OF the hibiscus, and passes it from side
10 side of the bowl. When the strainer
is saturated she lifts it high above the
bowl and squeezes the balls through
the strainer In her hand. This is con-
tinued until the kava bowl is ready. 1t
is commended by some of the Europeans
who use chewed root that the mastica-
ton is perfectly dry and is mere
crushing process, but of course an
amount of saliva must get Incorporated
in the process. The medicinal proper
ties of kaya arc tonic and nervous se-
datiye, and it is 10 these effects, and
not to its flavor. that the taste for the
drink arises. = Melbourne Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-12-04

Minnie Hauk had forty-six boxes
when she arrived in England from this
country, and it took the custom-house
officers day and half to examine
them. Among the contents were sew
eral dozen little stuffed alligators.
which she took over as presents to her
friends, and it was only after rigid in
vestigation, which showed that they
were stuffed with wool and not with
dynamite. that they were allowed to
pass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-12-04

Munich has the largest beer gardens
and the best beer in Europe. The CITY
runs to beer. art and music. The best
beer sells for 5 cents quart mug. It
IS common to see man sit down and
drain off three quart mugs at a SITTING.
II you see procession of people on
any street and follow it, it viii take
you to beer garden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-12-04

Parties owniag Mares at time OF service viii he
bcld re- epousibla for services rendered
5tf j N. kILB0uRN Proprietor.
, 1884-05-31

about town. Already several persons
have had severe falls, and their escape
from serious injury has been by a scratch.
Monday night a stranger walked right
into the excavation at the corner Of Mill
street and Riverside avenue. The night
was very dark and as there is not a part
icle Of protection, and the walls being on a
level with the street there is nothing to
prevent one from stepping into the cellar.
In this case the party suffered no other
Inconvenience than an immense startle,
yet ii was an experience that he has no
desire to repeat A railing around these
man traps may save the city from an OK
pensive law suit.
, 1884-05-31

Haverly's Statcgists opened at joys
Opera House Thursday night to ihe larg-
est audience ever within its walls, tho
magnet being the farcical comedy Of the
Strategists, in acts and 1000 laughs, the
latter being mistake, however, as every
one present can yerlfys it is but one laugh
and il begins at the rise Of the curtain and
only ends with "llisses, cigars and boneset
tea." In short il is the funniest play on
the American stage, performed by the
best metropolitan company ever in Spo-
kane. The company gives matinee this
afternoon at 2:3O for ladies and children.
Prices IS, so and 25 cents. They close a
most successful engagement tonight with
"The Fatal Marriage"
, 1884-05-31
The SHOW of all shows.

Commencing on Thursday evening, May
Goth, the celebrated Haverly Comedy
Company will occupy joys Opera House,
performing the laughable comedy "OVr
Str0tegists." Owing to all Of the boards
being covered by other shows, the agent
states that he Is unable to display his
handsome posters, but tho windows are
full Of very magnificent Autographs. This
is the same company that played a week
commencing April 10Th, in Portland, to
crowded houses, and is pronounced by the
public and entire press Of that city the
finest comedy company that everappeared
in that city. Each and every member Of
the company is an artist. Remember the
date and see the best show that ever per-
formed in this city. Seats can now be
secured at Porter's drug store.
, 1884-05-31
FIRST--WE BUY and SELL
NSTRICTLY FOR CASH.

Second--We are the only
merchants in Spokane Falls
that import exclusively and
directly from Eastern and
European manufacturers,
thereby saving the San Fran
cisco and Portland Jobbers
profit while our competitors
are unable to do owing to
the small quantities handled
by them.
, 1884-05-31

Inquire at the office of Allen,
Boyer & Clarke for a fine business
opening. Location good, and busi-
ness already well established. This
is first-rate opportunity for the
right man.
, 1884-05-31

A good man and his wife to take
charge of the new hotel at Harring-
ton. Big inducements--a rare chance
to make money. Write or enquire
Of +. d. Willis, at Harrington, Lin
coin county, w. T., or at 1st Natl.
Bank Of Spokane Falls, w. T.
, 1884-05-31
NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- up 10 t2 o'clock noon OF Saturday, June u,
1881, for the construction Of the proposed
brick block, on the cast side Of Howard,
between Main street and Riverside avenue.
Plans and specifications to he seen at the first
NationM Bank. The right Is reserved 10
reject nny or an bids
, 1884-05-31
Fruit and Ornamental Trees i!

OF all the leading kinds. Also Rus
sia Mulberry at the Pleasant View
Nursery at reasonable prices. Also
good garden seeds. One and one
half mile southeast of Spokane Falls,
w. Il. j. j. STAGE.
, 1884-05-31
MARRIED

T-PETHERS-In this city at the
California House, May 20, 1884, by the
Rev. G. c. Burnett, d. D., rector Of All
Saints Episcopal Church, Mr.. Gavin e.
Mouat, Of this county, to Miss Hanah
Lydia Pethers, Of London, England.
, 1884-05-31

Fourth--We do not buy for
one house, but for a number
Of our brance esta blishments
throughout the Territory.
We are therefore enabled to
handle Cases and Bales,
where small dealers can only
handle pieces and yards.
And it is a well authenticat-
ed fact, that the dealer hand
ling goods in the bulk, can
always buy from 10 to 25
per cent. less than the one
buying from broken pack
ages.
, 1884-05-31

I57 acres OF the best land in the Palouse
country, five miles from Moscow, decided.
Thirteen acres broke, in timothy. Box
house and stable. VIII be sold cheap.
Call on or address d. w. G. Britt, Spokane
Falls, W. Il.
, 1884-05-31

Third--We have O. resident
New York buyer continually
in the market picking up all
of the Latest and Newest
Styles and Novelties, taking
advantage of all bargains
and inducements offered.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

We have said something in recent issues
Of THE WIIMTNGToNIAN of what should be
done, and what should not be done ii
attempting to sketch flowers and buildings
from nature. This week we will take q
short stroll along the Delaware River and
note some points on marine landscape.
The same difficulty of overcoming the
inclination to formal lines which is so char
acteristic of the amateur, when engaged il
drawing a building from nature, obtains
with even greater force when he essays his
prentice hand on marine subjects. There is
less excuse for this however, because build,
ings are iigidly planted at the perpendicular,
while the movements of the wind and sea
cause passing vessels to present themselves
at all sorts of angles. Only in calm OIL
when moored to wharf side do ships pre-.
sent inilexiblc perpendicular and horizontal
lines. -....
OF course some familiarity with the names
and asses of the parts of a vessel is very de
sirable if the work is to be submitted to the
inspection of critical eye, There are as
many points, goou anu oau, III Ihe MAKEUP
of a vessels hull as in the race horse. In
fact every ship has an individuality about it;
although two vessels may be constructed
from the same lines, in the same ship yard,
by the same hands, there will be as much
difference in them, TO the nautical eye, as
twin babies of the same sex present to the
mother or the nurse. ....
If the skilled eye be thus tutored to per-
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

Bump-tious. -Phrenology.

Championship
Maurice Cove oysters, first quality, at
Fullmer's. Can't be beat. -
The "Soft" Sex.-The one successfully
operated upon by confidence trcksters.
Best, 515 Market Street, is offering a fine
line of Hats and mems furnishings at popu-
lar prices. A.. -.
A single apiary in Texas is said to have
produced 5000 pounds of honey this season.
Have you tried the Hall Type Writer? Call
and see it at c. +. Thomas Il Cos. 42l Mar
ket Street.
Con. Which are the happest of the VOW
els?-"I," because it is in bliss; and SO"
and "a" because they are in heaven. And
where are all the restP- Why, in purgatory,
without doubt.
Take your shirts, collars and cuffs to the
City Laundry, Sixth and Shipley. Satsfac-
ton guaranteed. Goods delivered promptly.
| One OF the oldest remedies. Young man
to chemist: 'Can you give me anything to
remove superllous hair?' Chemist, thought
fully scratching his bald head: ellen! Why
don't you got married."
Fine Groceries and Provisions at Thos.
Green's store, Central Market,W Eighth st.
Dressed poultry speciality.
The tea-plant has lately been introduced
near Soukgoum Kalc, on the Black Sea, and
the Russians are confident, it seems, they
will soon be able to do without either Chi
nese or Indian teas.
Take the favorite s Gamer wilmington
for the Electrical Exhibition. To and from
Philadelphia for % cents.
BY falling from wagon, a Chnaman il
California, whose life was Insured for {
large amount was seriously hurt. There
was some doubt as to his ever getting bet
ter, and at length one of his friends wrot'
to the insurance company, Charley hal
dead; likee half money!
Private tuition for ladies or gentlemen o
neglected education. Terms strictly mod
crate. Address NJ AK tffce of this pare
j. Paul Brown, photographer GIT MaTke'
street. New studio, superb fittings. B1s,
work only. .....
Real Hard-ships. ads.
The Wilcox and White organs are the bes
and most durable in the market. f. A
North & Co., agents, 7l3 Market street.
OF course she didn't mean it.-Miss Pie
+ typert: How old is Rover, Mr.. Gosling
d Go sling: Nine years. Quite an old age fc
J dog, isn't it? For, I'm twice that, y'knoN
e Miss Prettypert: Yes; and quite pup.
+ yet!-er-that isl mean d'you think it
If going to rain.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

The full moon passed by unrcgardcd, for it
is worthy of note that when the naked eye
beholds the entire surface of the lunar orb,
calm and serene in the midnight sky, we
get precisely the time when the telescope
shows us least of it. For, in the first place,
as the sun is shining full and fair into the
craters we lose the shadowswhich give such
exquisite effects of light and shade;secondly,
all details are lost in the blaze of light in
which the whole visible hemisphere is
plunged. But on the following night, the
moon having begun to wane, the terminator,
or boundary of night and day, presented the
aspect shown in the sketch, which depicts a
portion about 900 miles i'll length by 500 in
breadth, surrounding the great lunar plain
known as the Mare Crsium. In the old
days this plain was regarded as one of the
lunar seas, whence its name, but modern
telescopes show the bottom to be simply q
field Of lava, from which arise two small
craters picard and Perce) and at least Eve
tiny craterlets. -Four Of these minute
objects yielded to the higher powers of Mr..
CARROTS instrument.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

In this sketch of Stoffler we get about as
good an idea as an engraving can convey OF
the general appearance Of the craters on the
lunar surface. We are looking directly
down into the bottom of a vast enclosure in
which half dozen volcanoes like Etna and
Vesuvius might almost pass unnoticed. The
walls rise nearly perpendicularly from the
plain, and the sun shining to the left pro,
jects the dark shadows Of the peaks on the
crater floor, showing palmer than words can
speak the Jagged irregular character OF
these rocky parapets. The rim of the big
crater is broken here and there by clefts and
smaller craters; two small craters are to be
ness of the shadows, the general sharpness
of outline and the constant recurrence OF
the same aspect month after month, year
after year, all go to prove that the moon has
no atmosphere such as lends variety to the
scenery of our earth by cloud shadows and
softened forms Of distant objects. Out
beyond the ''terminator'' are the highest
peaks of other craters and mountains, which
in a few hours come into view as the sun
rises higher above them. We are in fact
watching sunrise on the moon.
The day after the above sketch was made,
the telescope was turned to the conspicuous
annular mountain Plato, figured in the
accompanying drawing. This object is a
beautiful one under any conditions, and as
IL is one of the most conspicuous ornaments
of the northern hemisphere of the lunar
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

of river beach becomes almost painting
in Monochrome.
The student DESTROYS of trying conclusions
with the subject of marine landscape will
find abundant opportunities at New Castle,
Pennsgrove, Billinsspofh Salem NJ j. or
Marcus Hook. The fishing village at Penns-
grove is II secluded spot with a never-ending
supply Of studies from the best possible
points of view.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

On the next evening, the moon nearing
the full, the magnificent proportions Of
Gassendi admitted of examination, and the
accompanying sketch was made. Sketchirg
lunar details is a peculiarly difficult task.
Even small instrument shows bewilder-
ing confusion of forms, such variety of
light and shade that the memory cannot be
trusted for moment, and it becomes neces-
sary to attempt the apparently impossible
feat of looking at the drawing with one eye
and Though the telescope with the other.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

GABTERs of silk elastic, with silver mono
gram bracelets, are worn by society ladies'
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

Reading notices ten cents per line for each nser-
tion single column thirty-fiye cents per men Tor
each insertion; one single column six dollars and
fifty cents for each inserton double column nifty
Ave cents per inch for each insertion
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

globe, the smallest telesc0Re Wal show it,
The ramparts tower up-t9 ausaverage height
of 3, 800 feet one peak fefching 1890 feet.
The diameter of the interior plain averages
about GO miles, and the floor is remarkable
for being nearly fiat, and much darker than
the surrounding plains. Several isolated
peaks rise abruptly from these plains just
above Plato and cast long triangular shad-
ows beyond them.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-09-13

Gassendi is not less than 50 miles in diam
eter (far exceeding any volcanic crater on
earth), and its walls rise to an elevation of
1900 feet. Unlike Plato, tue floor is very
irregular and the sides seem to have been
torn and assured in surprising manner.
With power Of 400 many masses of rock
Or lofty cliffs could be seen within the
shadow of the principal ridge.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
The CentenniaI I.aeton.

Major George w. Mclean, of New York, is recognizing the Centennial legion (which was formed in 1876 and participated in the various centennial celebrations of that year. for the purpose of taking part in the inaugu- ration of Grover Cleveland on the 4th of March next. The legion consists of one com pany of from eighty to one hundred men from each of the original thirteen States.
 The companies will be classified in three di- visions, representing the New England, mid o!e ana southern States respectively, each di- vision having field officer in command, se- 'lected by It's own members The rank of the field officer is to be determined by the off, cers so elected, they to appoint the staff off. cers of the command. As soon as rasnonses have been received from the commands +o whom communications have been sent. a committee will be appointed with headquar tsrs in New Haven, consisting of officers of one company from each of the three subdivi- sions, to cooperate with and assist the field officers. The legion. is to rendezvous at Washington and report for duty on the morning of March 4, 1885.
 The Governors Foot Guard of Hartford has been invited to represent Connecticut in the legion and if they accept will be the old est company in the line, being already eight cen years old when Washington was inaugu-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
A House Falls Into the Cellar.

A building in Danbury was moved six feet from it's foundation by the blow Sunday night. Underneath the building cellar has been excavated and the work of stoning the cellar was about to be done. The building was resting, while this is being done, on heavy timber across the corners. The exca- vation to enable the stone work to be laid was of longer dimensions than the building, consequently after the moving by the wind it was taken from it's support at two of the corners and there was nothing to hinder it's turning on to one side and dropping to the cellar bottom. This it did, and the con tents of the building were pretty well mixed. The house after the fall lay at an angle of nearly forty-five degrees.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
American Bell Tel.

Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
 ER7d Asked
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
Removal of the AImshouse.

Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Se- lectmen, trustees of the old town farm and the advisory committee met at the town agents office to discuss the propriety of sell ing the old farm and erecting new almshouse buildings on the new farm.
 H. NJ. Welch said he understood the pro- ceeds of the sale of the old farm and build ings could be applied to the proposed build ings on the new farm. Trustee Gardner Morse did not so understand it.
 Town Agent Reynolds said the two existing alnshouses were full. It was the general opinion of those present that no transfer should be made at present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
WaII1nrfOrd.

The appraisers are busy taking an inven- tory of the estate of Street Jones.
 Miss Ophelia Hall is visiting in New York.
 E. c. Hurd is assisting F. Killenberger in the correcting of his borough directory which he will issue in few weeks.
 Arthur c. Cowlesis now clerk in F. H. Smiths tea store in Wallace block.
 The water rents become due Dec. 1st and all that are not paid before Dec. 15 the water will be shut off.
 The lawsuit of Katsh & Hartenstein vs. John E. Curran has been adjourned until Monday evening, Dec. .1st, at p.
 o. B. Lane and D. O'Connell have been elected members of the Thespian club.
 The postofice hours for Thanksgiving day are from to il and 12 to 1 o'clock. All afternoon and evening mails will close at 12:40.
 Captain Allen, inspector of rifle practice, has presented Company K very handsome Ballard rifle, which is to be voted for dur ing the fair next week. The most popular member of the company will receive the prize and the voting will be restricted to the present members.
 The photographers car that was on the plains has been moved up on the corner of Center street and Whittlesey avenue.
 The rink will be open on Thanksgiving day from g to 1, from 3 to and from to 10. There will be music in the evening.
 The roll of honor at the High school for the four weeks ending November 21 is:
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-27
Consumpt1on Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma- nent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung affec- tions, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested it's wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fel- lows Actuated by this motive and desire to relieve human suffering, I will send free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in German, French or English, with full di- rections for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper, w. A. Moves, 149 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
 Vegetine is the great health restorer, com posed exclusively of barks, roots and herbs. Pleasant to take; children like it.
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