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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-12
Rattlesnakes.

The special popularity of the group
of American venomous serpents calieu
rattlesnakes is that they make sharp
rafting nose by vibration OF the tail
Hence the family name is Crotalldf,
from croiGld, iingling earrings OF
pearls worn by the Roman girls, or
crotaltnl. castanet. The fat-bodled,
sluggish, terrestrial serpents bear their
castanets at the extremity of the tail, IN
the shape of varying number Of hol-
low, fattened and somewhat rounded
segments, terminating in one of more
globular form called ''the button.
These are hinged loosely together, Civ
ing them considerable play, anu the
numb er of pieces, as well as their shape,
varies greatly in differ mt snakes and at
different ages; while two species-the
copperhead and the massassauga have
none at all, but can Toast only horny
tip to their tails There are reco DIS oil
| forty-four, tn rtv-two and twenty-one
| rattles; but twelve to fourteen is the
usual number in full-grown crotali o.
the larger-sized species. They show nc
accurate index Of age, Notwithstanding
that the contrary has been so long thu
popular belief. But though 1t is posi-
BILE that, by playing upon the curiosity
or even by ceceiving through
nhmicry, the crepjtating tail migl
now and then become useful
we do not think that as a.
aid in food getting it is ever OF NOR
than accidental service. As a matter Q
sober fact, the rattle is NOT heard whel
the crotalxs is seeking its prey, whic
is procured by steallhy crawling an
by lying ambushed. patient and rigid
in the accustomed haunts Of small an
mails until chance favors. That tn
rafting of the crotali answers the pul
, pose Of call we know from the fax
(recorded in many places that oth'
rattlesnakes quickly respond and haste
a toward the one ringing the alarm
| Moreover, in the latter part OF the sun
I mer, the snakes sometimes make u
= sound loudly and long when they ha
n no apparent reason to be alarmed, bu
by the argument from analogy, ca
e reasonably be supposed to be ealilr
. the opposite sex. That the rafting
: one serpent in captivity has an imm
is date elect upon other crotali with
hearing is constantly observed, aud
T many cases where the young have be-
seen to run into the mouth Of the Q
one for protection they appear TO ha
!, been summoned and informed Of tn
danger by this signal. The instant {
:. snake suspe Is danger it throws its
" into the coil of vantage and sounds
long roll varying the swiItness OF
yibrat on and the consequent loudnS
of its note as its apprehensions inores
Tn or diminish. IN. Y, Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-12
The Last Drink.

What shall we quench our thirst with
now? Tea was barred out by cautious
persons long ago on account of the
Prussian blue, or Paris Green, or other
unhealthful drugs said to be employed
as coloring matter for the fragrant
herb. Beer is declared to be composed
of all sorts of denominations; wine is
decoction of logwood, and stronger dis
tillations are not to be thought of for
varied and obvious reasons. AS these
beverages have, one by one, fallen into
disuse and disgrace, coffee has alone re-
manned, the one invigorating drink to
be relied upon at all seasons and in
dulged in without fear of fatal conse-
quen es. The coffee may have been
weak or strong-that was a matter de-
pendent upon the liberality of ones
landlaGy. 1t may have been made Of
beans or chicory or other vegetable
there was reason for suspicion in this
direct on--but, at least, poison was not
concealed in the steaming cup. ''Was
not" but, it is true, alas, sis not can
be said no longer. Security is thing
of the past in connection with the arc.
matte berry which cheers and does not
inebriate. indeed, but may prove an ex-
peditious means of carrying its deluded
partakers into another world. The
New York Sanitary Department has in.
vestigated coffee, and; with the usual
result Of such Investigations, has
made disagreeable discover es. Green
cotfees, the Board of Health has
found, are treated with colorine
matters in such way that Oh 1apel
grades of the berry are made to re-
semble the better kinds. The coloring
matter contains arsenic, lead, Prussiar
blue, yellow ochre, ven tan red, and 1
variety of other less harmful substances
the proportions of each being varieC
according to the particular style o
coffee desired to be turned ont. A cul
, of the variety known as Java is esti
mated by chemists to contain one
sixtieth of grain of arsenic. Rio
a which is sometimes of dull gray, j
! caused to appear handsome green b.
, due process OF coloring, and, as a con
Z sequence sells much better than If lei
in its natural tint. The mills which ar
I, engaged in this system of ''doctoring
have been ordered to cease preparin
|, these deceptive coflees: but doubt has
inc EN- cred the minds of lovers of tn
. fragrant infusion, how shall they gal
i confidence againP With m.strust one
eng nde~e can the same enjoyment
A eve be felt again at the breakfast hour
a Can the cup be passed the second tim
. without secret dread that the poiso
i it contains, being cumulative, will,
a addition TO that in the first cup, be
fatal quantity? 1t is a problem whiC
Il only time can solve. However this ms
/ be. the outlook is not altogether rea
u surfing. What with alum in the brea
m chalk in the milk, lard in the butte
the strawberry crop short, and moth ]
o- but coffee seasoned with arsenic
: brace up on, life. from - gastronon
ne standpoint, hardly seems worth livin
ne Indianapolis Journd-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-12
Disposal Of IndIan Dead.

Bv the kindness of Parsee gentle-
man was enabled to visit the Towers
of Silence. There is strange, almost
mystical, solemnity about this garden,
in which, at sunrise, / stood for time
alone, gazing at the towers from DIS
lance of thirty yards, beyond which
must pass who would return to the
abodes of men. This rule is so rigor-
ously observed that ugly stories are
naturally rife of persons coming to lie
on the tower only to be slain by the
carriers OF bodies, themselves forever
separated from the outside world. AS
soon as body is dead 1t becomes the
possession of Ahriman. A demon ten
ant of his occupies it. The dying are
deserted by the holders of this uncanny
creed. A chant reached my ear and
presently group of men insnow-white
garments and turbans entered the gate
way, bearing their shrouded burden.
They passed silently and quickly up
ward toward the towers. Presently
there appeared, twenty yards behind
them, another group in snow pure robes
chanting as they rapidly moved, their
chant being very different from any |
had heard, about Hindu temples. 1t
was entirely from minor or whining
| notes.
Everything about this funeral was
light, quick and cheerful, insomueh
that remembered picture of Egyp.
tan festivities on the entrance of q soul
into paradise never doubted. 1t il
still forbidden every Parsec to weep fol
one dead. The singers speedily re.
turned to the garden, where they formed
a regular group and intoned their con
versation, occasionally breaking GU
into chant / was informed tina
they spoke of the virtues of the de
ceased and chanted hymns of thu
Avesta. 1 listened, gazing at the tol
of the tower. whereon the body hat
been deposited and its limbs fastened
lace upward to the sun. Already a
its coming O circle of vultures had dc
!, scended to perch around its parape
where they sat perfectly still during th
, presence Of the corpse carriers. h
: large lazy aerial scayengers bore QUAR-
> resemblance to gowned and surplice
/ figures that had once been human
Q The moment when the body was aba
5 doned by its bearers was reported
? slow and dignifed disappearance
Q these birds, which presently rose IN
n the air, each bearing some last cont
n button Of mortal to the immortal Go
a mos. Somehow this scene impress
h me more than the burning pyres OF t
y Ganges. There felt how much plea
s. anter TO the imagination it would be
!, contemplate in ones last momer
r, cending in that fiery chariot to clio
g and ether; here felt that the Pars
10 had more poetic prospect of min
ic ling in the currents of organic Ii
9. smiling in flowers, singing in I
throats of birds, smiling again in hum
lovel ness BOMBAY, Cor. San Franz
!. co ChronicLe.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-12

The city weigher o; Salem, Mass.
has suffered with paralysis in both legs
for fifteen years, but he has recently
learned to ride tricycle. and can use
the treadles while lie cannot walk q
ep.-Bost0R Post.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-07-12

The sale of newspapers on Sunday
in the streets of Port Royal, Pa, is puaa
ishable by fine of five dollars for each
oGense, Pittsburgh Post.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
Keep the Weeds Down.

Set the cultivator to work early. do
not wait for the corn and the potatoes to
get large and strong. but as soon as the
rows can be seen. the cultivator should be
set at work. Delay at this time gives the
weeds time to get strong stand and
deep roofing. when it will be much more
difficult to destroy them. The time TO hoe
is Just before the weeds make an appear
anee. This applies to the field and garden
alike. Then there are no weeds to
trouble, and all that is called for is to
simply stir the surface Of the ground.
This is an easy and simple operation COM
pared with the tearing out and destroying
a matted growth OF deep-rooted weeds.
The modern practice of substituting the
horse and implement for the former hand
work is based on this early attention to
the fields. II the fields were deeply STIR
red and properly fixed before the planting
no deep working is called for in the hoe
ing. A stirring OF the surface only. done
early and often. is all that is called for.
No neglect or delays are admissible at this
time. The farmer must be prompt and
active If he would keep ahead of his work
and al cad of the weeds This will be
found much the cheaper course in the end.
Less work is required. the land will be
cleaner. and crops will be heavier
Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
Working Brood Mares.

There Is force in the suggestion that a
good farmer can rear horse more cheap
" than can the professional breeder, as he
can use the mares in his farm work. Un-
doubtedly there is some danger OF injury
to mares in foal, or to the foals, from
working the mares; but with careful
management this danger is very slight.
We beard successful farmer say re-
Gently that a pair of grade dratt-mares
owned by him, annually paid the wages
of the man who worked them. and that
they lost only about ten days at foaling
time. We practice making reasonabl2
use of mares while in foal and while they
are sucking their ioals, and have seen no
injury to either from the practice. OF
course the hardest part of the work is not
required from such mares. For work on
the farm we decidedly prefer to have the
foals kept separately from the mares while
the latter are at work. While the foals
are young it is better to allow them to
suckle at least once during the forenoon
and afternoon; but when few weeks old
they will do we'll if allowed access to the
mare at noon, care being taken that she
should not be too hot when the foal is al
lowed to suck Another advantage pos
sessed by the farmer over the large breed
er is that he can have full use of such
mares as tail to get with foal, and there
are few breeders so fortunate as to have
none of this class.-Breeders' Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
How Kid Gloves are Made.

The kid glove is u simple but very i'm
portant article of dress. OF the millions
of persons who wear gloves. how few
ever give the subject of their manufac-
ture passing thought. The best skins
generally come from middle and south
eastern France. Fine seasons improve
the quality of the skin greatly, as the an
imals are kept in the open air. In wet
weather it is necessary to keep the kids
housed. The confinement if lengthy,
couses heating, and produces fever spots
on the skins. The animals on the Tyrol
mountains furnish good leather for mems
wear. South American kids being more
or less wild. their coats become scratched
and torn by contact with bushes. briers,
etc.. and are not desirable.
The pelt as taken from the animal is
dried; then. through q series of baths.
the hair and grease are removed and the
skin cleaned thoroughly. A most difficult
stage of the business is tanning and dyeing
the feathers, so much skill being requisite
to obtain the desired shades and colors.
This is accomplished with the best success
in France. as the French possess the art
of leather-dyeing to degree not yet at
tanned by other nations. In order after.
ward to make the skin soft, full and fiexi-
BILE, it is fed with-actually absorbing
quite a quantity of-a preparation OF
wheat flour and egg-yolks. Subsequently
the parts around the neck and shoulders.
where the skin is thickest. are shaved with
sharp knife to render it uniform in
thickness throughout.
The leather fully prepared is carefully
examined for imperfections perfect skins
are retained, imperfect ones laid aside.
The cutting of material for kid gloves can
only be done by hand. each piece being
carefully measured in order to allow the
proper stretching space. The stamping,
which comprises cutting out the form of
the glove, is done by machinery rapidly.
as three pairs are usually stamped at one
time. From the cutter they pass to the
fNnbroiderer. thence 70 the sewer, then to
the buttonhole-maker, afterward to the
finisher, who binds the waist, and finally
to the person whose business it is to pair
and press them, The long mousquetaire
gloves generally consume the entire skin
of one Kid.
OF ordinary gloves there are ten
different sizes for ladies' IA to 8.
thirteen different sizes for men-6 3-4 to
9; for misses the sizes. are from 4 l-2 to
s l. 2, and for boys the cadet sizes range
from l-2 to 81.
The greatest manufacturing center for
gloves is Grenaple. in the south of France,
where several thousand persons are en-
gagged in the factories. Pig and dog
skins exist only in the imagination. What
is called dog-skin Is really 1amb-skin, and
the advertised doC-skin gloves are made
OF skin that no respectable dog would
ever recognize as having belonged to any
inhabitant of the dog world
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

A correspondent of the Mirror and
Farmer applies the ..hot water cure" 70
hard milking COWS in this way: Before
milking, put two or three handfuls of
water upon each teat as hot as the hand
viii bear. AFTER giving the teats thor
ough soaking, wipe lightly with dry
cloth or strip with the hand until there is
no danger of the water dripping into the
pail; then milk at once" By this means
a hard mixer can be MIXED in half the
usual time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
Disease is no respector Of persons nor q

Disease is no respector Of persons nor of
age. Little Katie Gill, of sl7 West 18th ST..
Chicago, ILL.,, was stricken down with sciatic
rheumatism. The pam was so intense and
the contraction Of the limbs so severe that
twelve pounds of weight were attached to her
ankle and worn night and day to counteract
the shortening of the effected member. The
parents of the unfortunate child we're attract.
ed by an advertisement of Athlophoros, and
purchased bottle. Two small doses we're
given her, and the child slept that night with
out pain for the first time in eight months.
The use of the medicine was continued with
the most beneficent results, and Katie will
soon be entirely we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

II any of the readers of this paper are
growing deaf, let them get at once a bottle
of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. Rub we'll
behind the ears and put little into the ear
with feather.
1t would seem that the commonest kind of
common sense ought to prevent a man from
buying trash, simply because he can get a
big pack for 25 cents Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders are strictly pure, and are
worth barrel Of such stuff.
iune24+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

81 have been poisoned with Mercury and
Potashr' is the tale of thousands Who write
our physicians in regard to treatment of
Blood and Skin diseases, and it would seem
that what they say must be true, for it is sswith
one accord" II you have been poisoned in
this way or have any blood or skin disease or
cancer, send to us for Treatise on Blood and
Skin Diseases which viii be mailed free.
Tn Swur SPEcIYlc Co, Drawer s,
Atlanta, Ga. june24f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

The voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send DIR. Dyes Celebrated voltaic
Belt and Electric Appliances on trial, for
thirty days, to men, old and young, afflicted
with nervous debility. lost vitality, and many
other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
dec6teodeow&w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

On account Of the sudden changes in
the temperature at this season and in this eli
mate, it is almost impossible to keep free
from colds and coughs; but a prompt use
of N. II. Downs Vegetable Balsamic Elixir
will prevent any serious result from sudden
cold and effect speedy cure. If you are
bilious. or have the jaundice. sick headache
or dixzin ss, try Baxfer's Mandrake Bitters.
iune3t teod& " I'M
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

To MAKE CENTENNIAL RoLLs.-To one
quart of sifted -four which you have previous
ly prepared by the addition of Horsford's
Bread Preparation, add little salt, mix with
sweet milk and water, or milk alone. making
a dough just stiff enough to roll and cut.
Use no shortning. Bake Immediately in a
quick oven. f&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

Prevent sickness by taking occasionally
one Of Emory's Little Cathartc Pills, a won
6erful appetizer, an absolute cure of Bilious
ness.-l5 cents. marl1 feod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

CoSpKNsEp NEws.-From all directions
come approving words for Kean's Kidney and
Back Plasters. Hundreds have given them
a trial, and now will use no other.
june9t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

In the hop plaster are united Fresh Hops
Gums aud Balsams, and its power is wonder
full in curing Back Ache. Sprains, Bruises
Neuralgia. Pain in the side or soreness any.
where. Thousands testify to this.
Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
"over the nm. to the Poor House,

person with impaired or impoverished
blood Is on the road to physical bankruptcy.
Burdock Blood Bitters strengthen and enrich
the circulation, repair the tissues, and build
up the entire system. june30t t&wlw4p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
A CARD.

Tbi. 4. To certify fhat our SON, r. Lleweyn Jonns
son. Tor ths past two years has been under the III
a Dr. Leahy, and treated BY him for Epiiepsss < mas
succse6ed n one year IN doing what Other g.sS =
IA untold remedies have failed TO acco1p ~. Fui-
= years The last year he has been re ~ decr.
oss n dsrfner Information In regard 70 tne = ~
- Vim be happy to Inform such bX e,3rnHah
ree,dsoce q Ckestnut 81. a.yynnfI5SlN.
Hal1oVe1is JU1e H. Jss tSasTin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

rante,i to contain no lead. Sold Druggists.
SMITH. GO0lIffiE 4 SMITH, Gen Agents, Boston, Mass
Trt EEty's EJbNEr .f RdCK PL1sTEIsS
my0.eod&weowtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

nTANTED AGENTS. for Lives Of BLAINE 4
w LOGAN. by Col. Conwell. "Augusta Edition .
Steel Portraits; Heads AL others; also, Campaign
Badges, Charts. Pictures. etc.
ID. y. RUSSELL.
june25f&w4w Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
Honest Old Ahe.

Abraham Lincoln had strong back. Others may
by using Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters % cts.
june l0t& &w2w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

ncclncOc e of the late war who were refused
UTruycUS y pay & r the time between date oi
commission and official muster, will find Il TO their
interest to communicate promptly, ana with particu.
lars, with MCNEIL & BIRCH, Attorneys and So.
licitors, Drawer 457, Washington ID. C. No fees In
advance; honorable dealing; highest references.
june0t &wiw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

For Portland and way, $50 and 11.45 A. III.
For Vanceboro and way, IL so and 4. .35 T. M.
Due from Boston and way, 1887 and ~ =. NJ
Due from VanceborO and way, s.3o and li.30 A. NJ
Through tickets to California and all points South
and West may be had of Z. H. Walker, ticket agent,
Augusta, the only Office selling via all routes and
checking baggage free of expense,
PAYSON TUCKER, Gen1 Manager.
F. f. BOOTHBY, Gen1 Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Portland, June Is, 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30
RAILROADS. anp Steamboats,,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Mt. Desert Branch Now Ready for
Business.
Additional Train Service.

On and after June 2sd. 1854. trains will leave
Augusta
For Lewiston, Portland and Boston at go, 9.55
and 1890 A. M, 2.iS, $50 and l1.00 z. NJ.
The 9.55 train is accommodation. stopping at all
stations the 1890 train stops at Hallowel Gardiner
and Brunswick enly The so p NJ. train Is the Fast
Express and stops between Augusta and Portland,
at fiallowell. Gardiner and Brunswick only. Ar.
rives in Boston at $50 P. NJ.
For Rockland. 600 and 10. 80 A. NJ, and on Sstur-
days only at Z. As and $50 p NJ.
For Pennington. GOO and 10 so A. NJ
For Bath 900 and ic.30 A. Nj; 2.4S and $50 p. NJ,
and on Saturdays only at II =. NJ.
For " atervife, 22o and els A. NJ; 500, 81 and
500 p NJ.
For Skowhegan Belfast and Dexter. 22o A. NJ;
a.57 p. NJ.
For Aroestook county and st. John. 2.20 A. M. /;
800 and 3.57 p. NJ
For Bangor at 2 40 A. NJ; 90, S.57 and 500 r NJ.
The 3.OOP. NJ. train for Bangor stops at Water
vile only.
For Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. 2.2o A. NJ; 800
p. NJ.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun.
days included, but not to Skowhegan on Monday
mornings, to Belfast and Dexter, or beyond Ban
gor, except to Bar Harbor on Sunday mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-30

vTyO ADVERTISERS.-Lo Rates for siver-
Il tising in 97T good newspapers sent free. Ad'
dress GEO. p. ROWELL CO., 10 Spruce St. NY.
june7d&w4w
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-20

I OsT.-Last March, near the corner Of High
~ and Commercial Sts., an otter fur glove.
Please leave at $50 Commercial st. and receive re-
ward. no2O-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-20

Extraordinary Rush.

Yesterday there was tremendous crowd at
1853 and 165 Middle street, corner of Market,
entrance on Market street, opposite Postotfice,
Portland. The crowd was so great hundreds
were unable to get near the entrance to the
store. IL was the opening OF the great assignee
sale OF Fall and Winter clothing, hats, fur
nishing goods, &c at 1853 and 165 Middle
street, corner of Market, entrance on Market
street, opposite Postcffice, Portland. Every
thing going fast. We have only space to men
tion few of the bargains they are Offering,
aad bear in mind there are over 5000 differ
ant kinds of goods We cannot mention here
Mems elegant beaver overcoats S2.95, guaran-
teed worth $15 or money returned. A splendid
suit OF mems clothes So 399, guaranteed worth
$l2 or money returned. Mems fashionable
hats 35 cents, worth 81 90 Umbrellas 80 cents,
worth $l.25. Shifts, underwear and over 5000
d ff-reut kinds Of goods equally az cheap as
above mentioned prices at 163 and 165 Middle
street, oornsr Market, et trance on Market
street, opposite Postuffice, Portland. Remem-
ber this great sale lasts only five days. Store
opsn tiil at right. d&w1t