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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05
How Cholera Travels.
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The disease is best known in Europe
under the name Of cholera, cholera
morbus, Asiatic cholera since the epi-
dcmic Of 1917 to 1919, in which tho
English army, under the command Of
the marquis Of Hastings, during war
again-t the natives, was rendered unit
for fighting and almost annihilated. But
cholera had never visited Europe till the,
present century, when in 1880 it ap-
pcared in Russia and spread to Poland,
where war was prevailing. Since that
time, sometimes at longer and some
times at shorter intervals, cholera has
appeared in Europe.
The question why cholera remained q
thousand years in India before II first
began to migrate is one Of great inter-
est, but one which cannot Be satisfac-
torily answered. The principal coosid-
Grafton appears to mo to.be that -
event happeued 1t the time whom inter
communication in al directions, both BY
water and land, had become more
rapid. The first steamship appeared in
tho Indian waters at the beginning Of
the second decade Of the present cen
tury. BY land also intercourse was
greatly accelerated. The Russians pos
sibly took cholera from India, Arabia,
Afghanistan, or Persia, through cour-
iers and stage-coaches.
1t soon became clear that cholera,
the specific cholora-germ, was in some
way or other propagated along the
paths Of human intercourse, and it also
became evident that unless the germs
found suitable soil within q certain
time they did not flourish. Observers
soon discovered that cholera was more
prone to appear in certain regions and
to affect certain localities, while it
Stunned other districts. and, again, that
other regions were only visited at in
tervals Of many years. It is also fact
that Asiatic cholera never ye. appeared
at q place which had not previously
been in communication with region
where cholera prevailed; and, further,
that the disease from an infected
locality never yet passed on to another
place if the journey lasted certain
time without interruption.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05
&
'LDtSS$yMEs

The formula BY uhieh Mshler's Herb
Bitters Is compounded is orer two hun
dred years Old, ard Of German origin.
The entire range cf proprietary medicines
cannot produce preparation that en-
joys - high reputation in the community
whye i Is made as
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05

.'nelc Esek: Civility is the lowest
price we pay for thirgs, and repentance
tho highest.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05

Victor Hugo: Youth quickly wipes its
eyes: it believes sorrow useless and does
not accent IL,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05

THE Judge.l

A policeman ID = curious creature.
He knows . rogue whom no sees him,
but very often he doesn't seize q rogue
when ho knows him.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05
A Remedy for rcosty Windows.

A thin coat Of pure glycerine applied
to both sides of tho glass will prevent
any moisture forming thereon, and will
stay until it collects SO much dust that
it cannot bo seen through. Surveyors
can use it to advantage on their in.
htrumcnts in foggy weather.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05

Merchant Traveller: Anticipation 10
punching hole in to-day, through
which to catch glimpse Of tomorrow.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05
Victor Hugo: Much forehead in a
face is like much sky in the horizon.

face is like much sky in the horizon.
A German Inventor has brought out,
theoretically, silk cannon. 1t is to
have a steel tube wrapped with silk to q
diameter corresponding with the ballistic
strength required. His argument is
that silk has greater elasticity than
steel, and quito rs much tcnacity, while
tho weight Of silk gun would DO only
ono third that of a steel one, and it
could DO fired much oftener without get
ting hot.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-02-05
CHAPTER II.

~ None genuine without a bunch OF green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stun With ssHop' or .sHops' In their
name. Jan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
Washington City.

The republican party may almost claim the
boast of the Roman emperor that it found the
capital city built Of brick and leaves it of mar
BILE. 1t Is at least true that 1t has changed from
a squalid, pig-infested southern slave-mart to a
splendid city, whose public buildings and pri-
vate residences vie with those of European cap
ttals and which is the capital of nation of free
men only. 1t has vindicated the grand plan
upon which Major l. Enfant laid it out nearly
century ago. The Capitol itself is the finest
capitoline building OF the world, and crowns a
height from which radiate the great and beal,ti-
full avenues, paved with asphalt and adorned
with statuary and elegant residences. At the
other end Of Pennsylvania avenue is the vast
pressive colonnade, a relic OF the Greek archi-
lecture, while on the other side of the White
rs hns me@ a sy ana Navy DE-
monument Of the regime Of the much-abused
Mullett. 1t is one of the most impressive of all
city. Pennsylvania avenue between these two
centers of interest has filled up till it has
ceased to appear Of an interminable length,
toll, like the Inter den Linden of Berlin, which
1t somewhat resembles. 1t will be in the future
present. Real estate instead of being depressed
over the change is rather exhilarated.
Washington is likely to become more and
more a favOrite among American cities not
rivaling the marts Of commerce In their own
field, but distinguished by being the political
and an open and democratic exchange among
all the leading forces OF the country. All roads
will lead to Rome, and the obscure lawyer of
some distant city, going up to settle case be-
fore one of the departments and getting out
Of town on the first train after his business is
can history, next find himself there received bv
hurrahing multitudes, and acclaimed as the
chief magistrate Of the great republic. Wash
ington has probably never seen SO great a day
Is Wednesday for magnitude of demonstration
and general cOngratulation since the trium phal
entry Of the great army OF the Union twenty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
MEN OF BACK BONE.
How the Length Of the Spinal Column
Affects q Mans Character.

When person compliments another by say
ing he has good deal Of backbone" he comes
very near stating a scientific truth without
knowing it perhaps At least, so remarked ma
val medical officer to reporter of THE STAR the
other day, as the latter stopped to chat in the
room OF the naval examining board. ''Step up
here moment continued the officer, conduct
ing the reporter to a measuring rod which stood
In one corner OF the room. This rod, besides
having the movable arms with which mans
height is gagged, had another interne-
date arm below, by which the length of his legs
is determined. The difference between these
measurements, Of course, shows the length Of
his body and head, or the length of his spinal
column, including his head: "There,' said the
officer, after the reporter had subjected himself
TO the measuring process, you are $685. incnes
tall, your legs are 333s inches long-pretiy good
legs-and that leaves length Of body of So
inches. That's very good, above the average
well, what does it all mean?" asked the re-
Boiler power" remarked an official who
was standing near.
thus suggested proceeded: That's it. You see
quitting his hand on his head here's the gov
srnor: Here, he 90! continued, lowering his
and the heart are here, and below are the alb
dominal organs or viscera. Your mouth and
food-in your mouth. 1t is turned into steam
blood-and goes out in every direction, you see,
towards the surface. Now the man with long
~
"Then the man with considerable backbone
Is stronger than the one who has not?"
"Well, that Is one circumstance to be con-
sidered with others of course. The man with
backbone is apt TO have greater power of re-
sistance. He can endure more toll and can re-
| sist disease longer. Why there were no men in
the war 80 good for a long march as your duck.
legged fellows with long bodies. The long
legged men could not stand 1t. Gen. Sheridan
is a good specimen of man with a long body
long grasp on life-and Gen. Giant Is an
other
"There was case here not long ago." contin.
ued the officer, (which would Indicate that a
mans backbone had great deal to do with his
general character. An officer, who was exam
med IN for for promotion, was found to be
fit, and also morally unfit. He was dropped
from the service. When we came to take his
measurement we found he had the shortest
ackbone of any man in the navy who had
ever been examined, He did not have great
physical power of resistance, you see. When
he graduated at the Naval Academy he stood
very high. When he had to do duty 1t is prob
able that his strength failed him and he resort
ed TO stimulants. The taking of stimulants be-
came habit, and gradually affected his intel
morals were soon undermined. All Of this, you
see,' laughed the officer, "came, Of course, from
having a short backbone -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
HOneSt Abe.

1t was very early in life, says Isaac N.Arnold,
that Lincoln acquired the nickname Of Honest
Abe" which stuck ito him all his life. It was
while he was acting as clerk Of q country store
Several incidents illustrate an integrity to
which 1t seems his customers could not have
been habituated. One evening he found his
cash overrun a llttle-a discovery which we fear
sometimes excites chuckle-and, after porting
over the phenomenon, concluded that In mak-
ing change for his last customer, an old woman
who had come in q little before shutdown, he
had given her too little. Although the sum In
volved was only a few cents he forthwith took
II TO her house. AT another time he found on
the scales a weight which he remembered using
just before closing the store ON the Previous
night, but which was lighter than the ono he
meant To use. Evidently he must have Owen
purchaser o few ounces OF tea less than had
been paid for, and he Immediately sent the
quantity TO make up the deficiency. The local
popularity enjoyed by Iincoln-on one occasion
when a candidate for the legislature he received
every vote, and always ran Tar ahead ot the
other names upon the ttcket-seems the more
extraordinary when we learn that he neither
smoked, drank nor gambled. and that he was
long so very poor rs to be quite unable 20 09saf
the smallest peeuniary tssors. - 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
De Lesseps on the SOudan.

From an Interview in the Paris Matin.
have repeatedly warned the English that to
send an expedition TO the Soudan was to send
soldiers to certain death. AS for ancient Nubis
or Ethiopia, 1t is a country in which, as II IN q
sea, whole armies OF conquerors have been en-
gulphed. Cambyses left 1Oo, 900 men on the
deserts, and he was only too glad 10 return homo
with a hapdful Of followers. Toe SON of Niche
met All was burned ia his camp with his army
To attempt TO conquer the Soudan by force Ia a
dream. Ii is quite possible 10 give laws 70 and
to govern these intelligent, heroically brave
races. In order to reach khartoum, whatever
the route taken, one must cross deser0 In
which there is absolutely no water. An army
whether going or returning will always be an
easy prey to the warlike populations OF Nubia.
These can turn on The enemy as many Is 100,-
600 nghting men for whom death Is only eco
ondary consideration, and who would be sconed
at by the women II they returned 10 their viii
ages Without having avenged the deaths OF their
companions. The longer the struggle is con-
tinued against the Soudan the more dtlhcult
will De the effecting OF q settlement Two years
ago 1t would have been easy TO negotiate; now
II is difficult, the luminosity OF these fanatical
soldiers having been reused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
Dangling I'm Mtdair.

An INCIDENT OF THE WAR RECALLED BY THE
Destruction OF GEN. GRANTS TOWER.
The tower near Fort Fisher used by Gen.
Grant for observations of the enemys move
ments during the final campaign OF the war
was entirely destroyed by fire last Wednesday,
as reported in the telegraphic columns OF THE
STAR. This tower was 16o feet high. one of the
tailest structures of the kind in use during the
war. 1t was planned and built under the direc-
tioh Of Major o. r. Hfne, of the engineer corps
OF the Army Of the Potomac a gentleman we'll
known In this city, now a property-owner Just
over the river in Fairfax county, Va. The work
was done In the last winter OF the war just pre-
T1ous TO the final operations before Richmond
and petersburg. The tower was built and raised
IN sections with every piece double and replace
able, in the event OF its being carried AWAY by
gun shot Thousands of spectators were at
tracfed TO the work, 1t being at that time quite
novelty in the wayofengineering,an and a welcome
item or interest to break the Weary monotony
In! IN January, 1895, the uppermost sec
with ropes and tackle. More than the usual
NUMBER oil lookers-on. many Of them r1dies.
v were assembled on the vast plain which sur
rounds the city OF Petersburg. At the top were
9, number OF skilled mechanics manipulating
the ropes at the direction OF Major Hiue. stand
ing on the ground below. Just as the heaviest
piece had attained the desired height and was
being carefully swung into place. halt-drunken
man was seen TO ascend the ladder hand-over-
hand, ana to mount one of the platicr,nsl on
which stood man with the Stealing rope and
endeavor to grapple him. The spectators stood
GREATNESS as they realized the danger. 4 slip
OF the rope ana the huge mass of tilnbers would
be precipitated in the midst of the vast thrnpg.
all depended on the man at the end OF the rope
stalwart six-footer, Helm by name. known TO
his comrades as one OF the most determined
men In MS company. Only an instant did The
major hesitate, and then his voice thuudered
out: Throw him of, Helm: throw him Of
With quick motion, Helm wrapped his rope
about post and clinched with his antagonist
Only moment did this wrestling contest i'm
mid-air continue, and then cool, determined
sense gained the better of drunken frenzy and
Helm threw his adversary over the edge down
the ladder beneath. Again the spectators were
horrined, expecting 10 see the poor, miserable
drunkard dashed TO pieces: but that providence
which Is said TO protect drunken men seemed
to interfere now, for. slipping and sliding down
the ladder, he dropped unframed, but sobered
10 the ground. Then. as ii was realized that the
danger was past, ringing cheer went up for the
praVe fellow whose GOODNESS and prompt ODE
>dience had saved the tower and the lives of SO
MANY peOOle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
THE WOODLAND CvA.) FARMERS
CLUB.
Proceedings at the February Meeting
Reports Of Inspection Committee
How to Get the Greatest PROFIT From
Cows.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR
The February meeting Of the Woodlawn Far
mers' club, Va, was held at the house of Louis
Gilhngham on the 2Sth ult.-C. Lukens, chair
man; n. W. Pierson, secretary.
The report of the inspection committee. on the
farm of W. Dillingham;. which had been de "a ed
two months, was read, and mention made of
the noticeable improvements in the way of
ditching. fencing and general clearing up. A
young orchard was in good condition aud bear
ing well. The wheat was unpromising--a gen.
eral complaint of the neighborhood.
The inspection committee on the farm of the
host OF the day reported in complimentary
manner upon the many improvements about
the farm and buildings since the last meeting
grazing, outer dairying is the main busne S.
The rearing of some choice dairy stock was
tlced. Judging from appearances the commit
standard. and reconmended that the - area res
planted might be diminished to advantage, and
paying crop would be secured This farm con-
tains 1877 acres. with an unfailing stream of
water through it; q large new house in modern
style, with roony lawn in front; out-build-
ings. we'll located. making it one of the most at
tr.ctive farms in Mt. Vernon district.
a very courteous communication received by
the secretary from commissi ion of the italian
government, to inquire into the condition of
american agriculture, asking for information
industries, was read, and the secretary directed
to reply to the same.
Inc question the Qdy. W0lcl was con-
tinued from last meeting-"What course should
be pursued oget the greatest profit from cows
was consfdered-several articles read from agri-
cultural papers. A rambling discussion en-
sued without eliciting much that was new.
Opinions as to the right time to take calf from
the COW seemed TO favor the removal a few days
after calying. The Importance of raising all our
best heller calves was urged, owing to the scar
city OF irst-class cows The practice now of 50
many ofthe milk dairymen Of buying fresh cows
ana selling them to the butchers as soon as they
iaii on much in milk, is depicting the country
OF dairy stock. The amount of ground feed
given to their cows by Our best dairymen seems
to average about fifteen pounds daily--a mix
tllre OF nearly equal parts Of corn meal and
wheat bran-with the addition OF about ten per
cent OF Gotten seed meal. The great import
ance OF regularity in feeding and milking, to
gether with due care in protecting the cows
from sudden changes in the weather, was
strongly urged.
The next meeting is to be held at Isaac Snow
dens the 2s!h of March The subject for con-
SHERATON, How to raise a crop Of corn" A.
". Harrison, John Ballenger and Lewis Gill
Hngham were requested to prepare papers on
the Subject.
-, The committee on inspection are Miles
Thompson, Valentine Baker and I. n. Gibbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
The Practical End Of Socialism.

A Diapers assistant in London, who was In
the habit, with his masters cognizance, OF at
tending a wofkmen's socialistic meeting, ne
elected for O week or two to attend the meet
ings, and the following dialogue took plsoe
between master and man: Master-"Well.
John, and how 10 1t that you have not kept up
your attendance at the socialistic meetinQs?s
John (rather confusedlyl-"Well, Sir. L don't
think shall 20 any more Msster-"But how
John-"I have found ont, SIR, that the scheme
lis not quite so fair as thought IL was. At the
last meeting / attended we calculated how
much there would be for every one when every.
thing was divided up. and we found IL would
only be E1o5 each, and you know, Sir, have
EI5O in the bank"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
The Revised Bible.
m the Pail Mall Gazes

The revised version Of the Holy Bible Will be
published shortly after Easter. 1t will be las in
the case OF the New Testament) the joint prop
erty Of the Universities of Oxford and Cam
bridge. At first six editions will be issued
ranging from q 16mo., printed with pearl type,
TO an editi0n in five volumes royal octave,
printed in plea size type. Two editions of the
Old Tsstannent only Will also be issued, one in
four volumes, DENY octave, the other being the
editions are priced from IS. Cd. to "a los.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
The Library of COupress-

A HIHusottuin OF bOOks-3oItn SduaTT
Written for The EVENING STAR
80 more. ye assembled sages Of the nation
The nations books cramp In a mausolesm
Like mummies foul an4 musty; speak and free EN-
Worthy Of honor from such degradation.
In cold obstruction hid from dissertation
In dust and darkness, where no man can see EN-
Living. lie nyriads dungeoned; oh. decree'em
better fate-command their examination!
Yea, build a library for use and beauty
To be the boast Of W>fhington's own city,
The glory of our land: to art and science
Devote IL, bound by gratitude and duty
n fame where all the worlds learned wise and witty
May breathe secure, and bid to time defiance
W. I. SHOEAAKna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
The Church Opposes TObOeganing.
Montreal Special 70 the New York World. 18th.

Tobogganing here is fast dying out, not be
cause Of lack OF snow or ice, for the slides
were never In inner condition tnan they are 1t
the present time, but because Of an edict having
gone forth from the Roman Catholic clergy az
the city that the lady members OF the church
Of Rome must eschew the sport hereafter as an
two since the priests Of the different congreea-
lions OF the city all referred to the sport ~
less enough in itself, yet leading directly to the
ruin OF many young girls: AS a consequence,
she aqe one 5ne S sna the
ladies will not or are not allowed to attend
while the young men no longer ma the same
charm In "taking down q load" Hyenft1r nffer
evening, as heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
The Good one sermon Did.

The poor people Of Haverstraw are very much
surprised by increase In the size of the loaves
OF bread furnished by the village bakers, being
the result of sermon recently preached in the
Methodist church by the Rev. DR.. Harcourt,
who took Tor bis text the commandment: ..Thou
Shalt Not Steal,v and ia illustration claimed
that the bakers profit at The present price OF
Hour was unreasonable and Unjust and was
equiyalent TO taking SO Huch money rom the
bakers made S13 en- each barrel Of dour baked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14

In literary society by which a lady Is chosen
TO be the presiding officer, should she be adj
dressed as Mr. or "M.ss' President 7-C IMAM
ssSered Inquirer in the Philadelphia Times
4 dozen Of the best newspapers In the state
are unequiyocal advocates OF the whipping
post and IL Is probable that several mem bsss oi
the next legislature will make the he ard
stall ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
What Of the Day4

II we sit down at set Of sun,
And count the things that we have done,
And, counting, find
One selfdenyinE act, one word
That eased the heart Of him that heard;
One glance most kind,
That tell like sunshine where II went,
Then we may count that day well spent.
But II through all the livelong day,
we've eased no heart by yea OF nay:
II through IL all
we've done no thing that we can trace,
That brought the sunshine to D face;
No act. most small,
Inat hetpod some eOul, and nothing cost.
Then count that day as worse than lost,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14

In Portland, Maine 004 bows have volun.
tarfly signed the triple pledge aRainst intoxi.
eating liquors, tobacco ana profanity.
stqckton. Cal; now has a curfew, bell, which
ttMe I'll children must 70 home or 81 arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14

In San Francisco the sale OF opera Tickets ID
prohibited at all places outside or the theater,
license" The price OF which n one hundyol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14
"Papa CANE Find Me-"

No little steps do hear in the hall;
Only q sweet silver laugh, that Is all.
No dimpled arms round my neck hold me
tight;
I've but q glimpse OF two eyes very bright,
Two little hands q wee face try to screen.
Baby 10 hiding-thats plain to he seen.
Papa can't ind mel" the pretty lips say.
Dear me! wonder where baby can ben"
Then 90 by, and pretend not TO see.
"Not in the parlor and not on the stairsf
Then must peep under the SOFA and chairs.'
The dear little rogue is now laughing outright;
Two little arms round my neck clasp me tight,
Home will indeed be sad, weary end lone,
When papa can't find you, my darling, nay own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-14

The Wild Horse Capturing associetion hae
asked the Nebraska legislature for fncorpefsr
ton.