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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
PatagOnian Giants.

Careful measurements have been made
in recent times, by different observers,
of many individuals in various parts of
Patagonia. The result is that the mean
stature of adults (of both sexes, ii
would appear is found to be 1.7S meters,
or five feet ten inches English. "This
mean,n remarks the author, 'may seem
rather low; but if we compare it with
that of France, which is only 1.65 me.
tiers about five feet five inches), and if
we consider that for all humankind the
statistics give only ITO meters Qather
less than five feet seven inches, we shall
perceive that this figure represents in
reality lofty stature, and makes the
Patagonians the tallest race of men now
existing" Men of six feet French (six
feet three and half inches English) are
common among them; and occasionally
one is found who reaches two meters, or
six feet six and half inches
This, however, is not all. The Pata-
gonian, in the upper part of his body, is
of huge build. His trunk and head are
large, chest broad, his arms long and
muscular. On horseback he seems far
above the ordinary size of men. When
he dismounts however, it is seen that
his legs are disproportionately short and
slender; they frequently bend outward.
His walk is heavy and numbering These
are the well-known peculiarities which
are found in the Tartars, and in all races
OF men who spend most of their time,
like the Patagonians, on horseback. But
it is onlya little over two centuries since
the horse was introduced into this region
The native who was first seen chased the
swift guanaco and ostrich over their i'm
mense plains on foot. Such activity re-
quired long, straight and mus cular legs.
1t is not too much to suppose that the
total change in their habits of life, which
has occurred since they became nation
of horsemen, has detracted at least two
inches from their stature. Adding these
lost inches to their present height, we
recover the giants who astonished the
companions of Magellan and vindicate
the narrative which later writer's have
discredited. We gain also notable evil
dence of the influence of natural causes
IN modifying the physical characteristics
OF men-SClence
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Forcing the Voice.

During the summer of 1884 young
man splendidly built, called on me, hav-
ing previously demanded an appoint
ment, explaining that he had my advice
to ask in matter Of paramount import
ance to him. He asked me what he
should do under the following circum-
stances: He was the happy possessor of
very sweet tenor voice, of which he
gave an instant proof. He was recon-
mended to go to certain Italian sing
ing master for the purpose of developing
the strength of his voice. This gentle
man recommended him to take hold of
the back of chair with both his hands,
and then, pressing on it as hard as he
could, to shout with all his might. Did
think that was the right way to go to
work2 | replied that if his object was to
break his voice he would undoubtedly
reach that object by 30 doing, otherwise
| could not imagine any good it could
do. Such murderous ignorance l really
think ought to be brought before the
court, because either Intentionally or I'M
Intentionally that young man would
have been deprived of what he had to
make living from. He is now engaged
and sings at theatre of not too big
proportions in the sweetest way possible,
and would certainly not have tone left
in his throat had he followed the advice
above indicated. And perhaps I may
be allowed at this opportunity to tender
the advice of my long experience to
those who begin singing. Before all, let
a competent master tell them what sort
of avoice they have got. To treat a
mezzo-soprano as a contralto can be as
hurtful to it as to treat it like high So
prano. The tessitura-that is, the prin-
cipal position in which the voice moves
is of decisive Importance for the
singer, and it is a well-known fact that
keeping the voice in exercises of prop
err limits will extend the faculty of
singing lower or higher notes, which
can only be gained by well-calculated
study Temple Bar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Grants Choice Of a Profession.

at was mere accident that put me
nto the army" said Grant to an old conf
ade. 81 hadn't much fight in me, and
iidn't want to 90 TO war. thought oil
being farmer and thought Of going
o sea; but of all the possible futures J
ireamed of when a boy, being a soldier
wasn't among them.
81 know that those who remember my
ooyhood tell about my firing pisto
without flinching when | was two years
Did, and crying for more Of it, but don't
ihink such tendencies were strong.
iever thought Of being soldier. Going
% West Point was just the accident
lave told you.
IF | was superstitious should think
here was some fatality in my going tc
West Point, for, when the war was over,
figured up, and as near as l could find
put the little country village of George
town, o., from which l went-a place Of
1 couple of hundred people-sent to the
war one full (myselD, three major gen
srals, two brigadier generals, three col.
Onels, three or four line officers, and one
private soldier. The private deserted, |
'hink.
81 had no very easy time of it at West
Point. In class of more than one hun.
lred was behind them in almost every,
thing. l never succeeded in getting
very near either the head or foot of the
class. was within three of the foot ir
languages, believe, and within five o.
The head in mathematics, but that didnN
count. graduated as No. 81, and wal
clad to get it. y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
A Campaign secret Given AWAY.

In the campaign of 1884 the two candidates
for governor in a ''pivotaln Western State
arraigned for a series of joint discussions.
Both men were popular, both of fine appear
ance and were 80 well matched in mental
force and as orators that the contest between
them promised to be a magnificent one. For
several weeks the scales balanced evenly.
But one day the brilliant Republican can
didate came up ailing. He seemed overcome
and spoke laboredly. The next day he was
even less effective. Later he was compelled
to ask his opponent for a postponement Of
certain appointments, which was granted,
Before the campaign ended he had aban-
doned the field altogether.
Meantime the Democratic candidate con-
tlnued his canvass seeming to grow stronger,
cheerier and more effective with each sue
ceeding week. He was elected. One evening
i'll December while entertaining several gen
tlemen he said:
81 will tell you a campaign secret-which
gave me the election. With the opening of
my campaign began caring for my liver
knew that a disordered or torpid liver meant
dizziness and possible sickness. | took some,
thing every day. When my opponent began
failing knew his trouble to be his liver and
felt like prescribing for him. but feared il |
did so he might beat mel l grew stronger as
the campaign progressed, often making two
speeches day. Even my voice, to my sur.
prise, did not fail me once. All because
Warmers safe cure kept me in A l trim v
Ex-Governor Jacob, of Kentucky, also made
a campaign tour under precisely similar cir
cumstances and says he kept up under the ex-
hausting strain by use of the same means
Rochester Union.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
FACTS FOR THE CURIOUS.

It is noteworthy fact that marriag
between deaf mutes and hearing peopll
seldom produces a deaf offspring. TIT
healthy influence tends TO obliterate tn
unhealthy.
The sense of taste is an almost cert,,iI
guide to the wholesomeness of foods
As rule, poisons have a very disagree
able taste, and accidental poisoning il
consequently very rare.
The Accused street was the nam
given to the thoroughfare in ancien
Rome where the daughter of Serviu
Tullius was reputed to have driven over
the corpse of her father after he had beer
murdered by the emissaries of Tarquin,
her husband.
One of the Queerest sheets of water in
Maine is called Shows ocean. 1t is 0
little pond in Orrington, near Bangor,
and its popularity is that, although stu
ated away up among some hills on the
bank of the Penobscot, it rises and fall;
as regularly as does the river.
"The sorrowful tree" flourishing only
at night, is singular vegetable of the
Island of Goa, near Bombay. Half an
hour after sunset the tree is full of sweet
smelling flowers, although none are tG
be seen during the day, as they close UP
or drop off with the appearance of the
sun.
A Connecticut farmer has discovered
that sheep kill snakes by breathing upon
them. Stupefaction ensues and finally
death. AS soon as one of the reptiles
approaches a flock of sheep they quickly
and quietly form in q line and walk
round and round the snake, breathing
upon it as they pass.
Mr.. Gladstone is the owner of what i,
probably the longest pencil ever made
A manufacturer at Keswick has sent to
him walking stick thirty nine inches
long made of cedar, and forming large
pencil, with lead nearly half an incl
square running through it. The curious
pencil has solid silver band bearing al
inscription in verse.
To throw the glove as signal of {,
challenge is alluded to by Shakespeare
when Troilus says to Cresida:
For will throw my glove to Death himself
That there's no maculation in thy heart.
The meaning being, says johnson, I"
will challenge Death himself in defence
of thy fidelity" The glove then throw
down was popularity called "a gage,
from the French, signifying pledge.
In days gone by there was but one sail
cellar upon the table, which was large
piece of plate generally much orna
mented. The tables being long the sal
was usually placed about the middle anG
served as a sort of boundary to the differ
ent quality os the guests invited. Those
of distinction were ranked above, thu
space below being assigned to the de,
pendants, inferior relations of the maste,
of the house, and so forth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
The CIangor of an Alarm Bell

Close by in the stiffness of the night, could
scarcely stortle the ordinary individual more
than do the trfing noises the nervous invalid.
But once the nerves are braced and the system
invigonted with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
this abnormal sensi!iyencss is succeeded by a
tranquility not to be disturbed by trivial
causes. Impaired digestion is n fertile cause
of nerve weakness and unnatural mental
gloom, and vigorous renewal of the ac-
ton of the stomach is one of the surest
means of invigorating and quoting the
nerves. Insomnia, or sleeplessness, a form of
nervous disease, is unquestionably benefited
by sedatives, when it is prolonged, or of fire.
quent occurrence, but its permanent removal
is more effectually achieved with the Bitters.
This medicine is also signolly eflicacious Tor
malaria, rheumatism, constipation, liver COM
plant, and torpidity oil the kidneys and bad-
der
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
FARM. GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Insect Pests.


Somebody says, "Sassafras twies will
destroy weevil and all grain Insects 1t
Is most likely that somebody tried this
and was not troubled with the weevil,
Just as the good old farmer knew that
salt on the back of horse suffering with
collie was certain cure, as he had often
tired 1t and the horse thus doctored al
ways got we'll. Sassafras is a favorite
SHRUB with many plant eating insects,
and that it would kill weevil is exceed
lngly doubtful. There can be no doubt
that bisulphide of carbon is the cheapest
ana most efficient remedy in such cases.
We have made thorough trial of ice
water for the cabbage worm, with no
show of benefit. We even put the cat
erplllars in the ice water for two minutes,
after which they continued to eat, pu-
pated, and came forth as butterflies. /
think the only argument in favor of this
ice water remedy is that it may be very
grateful to the caterpillars on hot DAYS.
Neither pyrethrum, nor soap and kero-
sene will destroy the jumping little flea
beetle which feed on young cabbage,
cucumber, turnip, radish and other
Pi"HeS3 "hu ,dIt Olltn SO Dau as 10
cause serious damage. 1t is impossible
to get these substances on the insects,
but II Paris green or London purple, one
tablespoonful to two gallons of water, is
sprayed on the leaves, the lively pests
will eat the poison and be killed by it.
place vessels of water sweetened
with molasses and favored with little
vinegar, in the apple trees, and codling
moths will fairly rush into the LIQUID
the public has been told again this sea-
son. l have tried that trap over and
over, also the other common remedy,
sour milk, varying the mixture in hopes
to make the substance enticing, and vet
/ have never captured by these means a
single insect of this species, but caught
hundreds of nocturnal moths.
1t is said that spraying solution of
one pound of sulphur and four pounds of
lime in barre! of water kills "Trip on
grapevines. The kerosene and soap
emulsion, also pyrethrum and water,
will do the same. To apply such liquids
to these jumping insects, that spring
away at the least disturbance, a force
pump and cyclone nozzle are admira-
BILE. With these the spray can be thrown
ahead of the person applying it and
nearly every insect reached. Professor
Cook
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Household Hints and Recipes,


Tomatoes are nice with cream and
sugar.
Sugar loses part of its strength by
boiling.
Never wash raisins; wipe them with
dry cloth.
Wet and flour we'll the inside of pud.
ding bags.
Seal the juice left from canning fruits
in small bottles and keep for making
fruit pudding sauce.
For convenience in cleaning lamp chin
neys, nothing is nicer than small sponge
attached to the end of stick.
Professor Cook, of New Jersey, says:
''For Kidding the house of flies we have
found pyrethrum very excellent"
To make corn fritters, CRATE twelve
ears of corn, scraping the ears with a
silver knife so that all the milk may be
removed. Mix the pulp with three eggs
and one teacupful of flour. Fry in hot
drippings.
A good addition to fried eggs When
they are taken up from the pan slide
them on not dish; add a tablespoonful
of butter and two of vinegar to the
Drowned butter in the pan, boil it to-
gether for two minutes, pour over the
eggs and serve.
The elasticity of cane-chair bottoms
can be restored by washing the cane
with soap and water until it is well
soaked, and then drying thoroughly i'll the
air, after which they will become as
tight and firm as new, if none of the
canes are broken.
Javelle water, often met with in works
and articles on cleaning and dying, is
made of one gallon of water and four
pounds of ordinary washing soda; boil
for five or ten minutes, then add one
pound of chloride of lime. Let cool,
and keep corked in stoneware jar OF
alright vessel.
One tablespoonful of ground brown
mustard seed, mixed with two table
spoonfuls of luke-warm water, will
make very efficient plaster Lay this
between well-worn muslin and fold the
edges, that the linen of the bed or per-
son may not be soiled A little molasses
will prevent blistering.
Porcelain fruit knives are among the
novelties. The blades are white and
semi-transparent, and the handles are in
different colors. These knives are really
the revival of an old style. They are
beautiful, and possess at least one ad.
vantage over silver, inasmuch as they
may be kept clean without so much
trouble. But it is not advisable to drop
them upon the floor.
1t may not be generally known, says
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press,
that cucumbers prepared in the follow
ing manner are more palatable and far
more wholesome than if prepared in the
ordinary way. Slice the cucumbers
thin, sprinkle thickly with salt, let stand
at least half an hour, then press and
drain thoroughly. Pour over them
thick, sour cream, in which you have
put tablespoonful or two of vinegar,
according to the quantity of cream used.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04

A curious illustration Of the cosmo-
politan character of our population is
furnished by the fact that a convention
of Icelanders resident in Dakota and
Montana, and across the line in Manito-
ba, recently met at Mountain, Dakota, to
form a synodical union. The climate of
Iceland appears to be steadily growing
more inhospitable, and as the means OF
subsistenes become less, the population
dwindles, having fallen FROM 100000 in
the most prosperous period to only about
70, 900 in 1880. Probably the fame OF
the Northwestern "bIlzzar1" has pene-
trated to Iceland and attracted the peo-
pie who contemplated a change Of base.
At any rate, within a few years past a
stream of emigration has set id from the
island to the Northwestern territory,
and it is estimated that there are now
five or six thousand Icelanders living
either in that part of the Union or across
the border The last census showed that
quite number of Greenlanders had also
settled in the United States, and IL
would be difficult to name any country
in the world which is not coming to
have its representatives somewhere
within the bounds of the Union.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Right-Handed and Left. Handed.

A right-handed man is a man who
takes hold of hoe, rake, spade, or a
fork, with the right hand down and the
left hand up or nearest the body A
man who habitually puts his left hand
down, or, for instance, the man who
places his right hand on the top of
spade, and grasps the handle or shank
with his left hand is left-handed man.
And so with an axe. A right-handed and
a left-handed man can work together in
chopping down a tree. If they were
both right-handed or both left-handed
they could not do this unless one chopped
on one side of the tree and the other on
the other side. And so it is in loading
earth into wagon. If the men stand
face to face one should be left handed
and the other right handed. In hoeing
row of corn the right handed man will
walk on the left side of the row, while
the left-handed man will walk on the
right side of it. We think there are
more ft-handed men lin this sense)
than right handed men. American Agri.
CuLturtSt,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
The ChinchiIla.

The chinchilla is an odd looking little
animal, and its fur is much priced, it is
so fine. The rounded head, broad ears,
long whiskers, and bright eyes of the
chinchilla give it something of the look
of large mouse. These little creatures
keep together in troops, and feed on the
roots of the plants that grow near their
abodes. They are mild and timid.
When taken up, they neither bite nor
try to escape, but stay in the captor's
bosom as in their own nest. The chin
chilla is clearly in its habits, and may
be safely caressed or made pet of, for
it has no bad odor 1t is native of
South America, where great numbers are
caught by boys with dogs. 1t abounds
in Chill and Peru. The two short, strong
fore limbs of the animal, armed with
strong claws, help it to dig in the
ground; its hind legs are much longer
The ancient Peruvians used to make COW
erlets for their beds out of its fur.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04

Near the city of Queretaro, in Mexico,
stands cotton mill named the Hercules,
which is famous in the region all about.
In external appearance it is said more
nearly to resemble a medieval fortress
than modern factory. 1t is surrounded
by high wall. and defended by COM
pany of about ninety soldiers. These
are maintained bv the establishment os-
tensibly to defend it against enemies
from without, but the suggestion arises
that the soldiers are also expected to
keep an eye on the 1900 operatives en-
ployed. The only wares produced are
six grades of plain cotton cloth, which
is the ordinary article of dress for both
sexes of the lower class, and there is
consequently ready market for it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04

Perhaps the richest train that has
passed over any road in this part of the
country, says Western newspaper, was
that which went over the Hannibal and
st. Joe one day recently. The train was
composed of two cars of gold bullion,
three cars of silver, eight cars of silk,
and four cars of tea. The gold and sill
yer were from Colorado, destined to the
Philadelphia mint. The silk and tea
were from California, going to New
York. A Pennsylvania paper, not to be
outdone, claims that the longest train
ever seen on the Lehigh Valley road was
one that passed over that thoroughfare
about the same time the richest train was
coming East over the Hannibal and st.
Joe road. 1t consisted of 1873 eight
wheeled coal-oars, all loaded, and was
drawn by a single engine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04

1t is proposed to have natural monu.
ment to General Grant on Mt. McGregor.
Down near the mountain station is rus
tic covered lookout which is called the
Eastern Lookout. From its platform
one has a wide view of the Hudson val
ley for many miles. This was the place
last visited by Grant when he made that
memorable journey in his invalid chair
from the Drexel cottage, two or three
days before he died. TO the right of
this lookout is great overhanging rock
1t is proposed to trim off the under
growth in front of it, then chisel off its
face and cut there, in letters thirty feet
in height, the name "Grant" This will
be the only inscription except possibly
the sim, !e date of his death. Mr.. Drexel,
in whose cottage General Grant died, has
subscribed $3.50 toward this monument.
-NeW York World.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Pen Picture of Gladstone's Successor.

The New York San says: The mar
quis of Salisbury's speech ON the first
public occasion since he became prime
minister, at the lord mayors annual ban
quet to ministers, is regarded very favor
ably as to matter He is about six feet,
of unwieldy figure, and his sallow fea.
lures are completely curtained by copses
of struggling hair. He has little preten-
sions to be regarded as an orator like
the G. o. M. he has succeeded, being
unprepossessing both in appearance and
manner, and he has an npleasant habit
when he rises of turning his side, instead
of his front, to his audience, and in this
attitude bending, almost lying, over the
table when he desires to emphasize q
particular telling party point. There
is about him, however, a certain air Of
melancholy which is interesting, and the
tones of his voice are subdued and
plaintive. AT times, too, though not
eloquent in the ordinary sense of the
word, he is an effective speaker, terse
clear and vigorous.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04

The most popular institution of
Brighton, England, is the Royal aquar-
ium, the most perfect thing of its kind
in Europe. The establishment has been
literally dug and blocked out of the
rocks. 1t is Underground. The vast
galleries, concert rooms, restaurants and
long corridors of tanks are all more or
less excavations. The entrance hall is
80 feet by As, and the longest corridor
in the building is 22O feet, broken in
the centre by a vestibule 80 feet by As
feet. The tanks are ranged ON both
sides, and are spacious and full of fish.
One of the tanks is 419 feet by 40 feet,
and contains 10000 gallons of water.
On the top of the aquarium there are
handsome terrace gardens, with bal
comics overlooking skating rink and a
wide stretch of open sea.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-04
Advertising Cheats ~.

II has become so common TO begin an
article in an elegant, interesting style,
Then run it into some advertisement, that
we avoid all such,
And simply call attention to the merits OF
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as pos
sible,
To induce people
To give them one trial, which so proves
heir value that they will never use anything
else.F