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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
The Effects of Lightning Stroke.

Atarecent meeting of Berlin ''Verein
fur Innere Medicin, " Dr. Liman described
the changes present in the bodies of two
men who had been killed by lightning
when taking shelter under the trees Of
the Theirgarten. In the one subject the
hair over the left temple was singed, and
the skin from the left ear to the shoul-
dcr-bade was discolored brownish-red
the chest and abdomen being covered
with red and white streaks. Reference
was made to the dendritic figures de-
scribed in many cases, and attributed
often to impressions of twigs, leaves,
ETC., and in this body there was a figure
which could be compared to palm leaf,
but which was undoubtedly due to the
contact of the folds of the shirt. The
parts thus pressed upon remained white,
the surrounding skin being Redeemed.
The apex of the heart was the seat of an
irregular cavity, which communicated
with both ventricles; evidently the light
ming stroke had caused rupture of the
organ. In the other case the skin and
hair were similarly eXcoriated and singed,
and numerous ecchymoses occurred be-
meath the serous layers of the pericar-
dium and pleura; the lungs were much
congested. Here death was evidently
due to asphyxia. DR.. Liman mentioned,
and Professor Leyden confirmed the fact,
that death by lightning is occasionally
accompanied by rupture of internal Or
gans, as the brain and liver.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
Meeting of Grant anu His Wife.

General Longstreet, now of Gaines
vile, Ga, gossips thus for the benefit
of the Globe Democrats: "When lieu
tenant Grants distinguishing trait was
his simple performance of duty, without
show of authority or offensive manner,
and his scrupulous regard for the feelings
of Others. So perfect was his sense of
honor that, in the numerous cabals
which were often formed, his name was
never mentioned, for he never did any
thing which could be made subject of
criticism or reproach. Grant confded
in men, perhaps, more than any other
officer in the barracks. On one occasion
meeting Grant coming out of the bar
racks, said to him:
Grant, l wish you would come
with me on a visit to kinsman.'
"He readily assented. When we
reached the mansion of my kinsman, we
were heartily received, and the family
were introduced one by one as they re-
turned from their daily duties. At last
the musical voice of young woman
was heard in the hall, and an instant
later this lady was in the room.
Miss Julia Dent, SAID |, as took
my pretty kinswoman's hand, and she
blushed deeply as she bowed.
Lieutenant Grantp
After that day Miss Julia Dent was
one of the most frequent dancers at our
military balls. 1t is only few months
ago that Mrs. Grant recalled to me q
story of that period, showing how they
used to tease her about the young lieu
tenant. On one occasion she went to
one of the balls, under the escort of some
other officer, when it was noticed Lieu
tenant Grant was absent. Lieutenant
Hoslzins, with most doleful expression
OH his face, went up to her and asked;
GO Miss Julia, where is that little man
with the large epaulettesf
"This caused a smile at the expense of
the young lady, but she clung to her
young lieutenant, and in 1S4S they were
married. had been married six months
at the time myself, and, as the one who
had originally introduced the couple,
was an honored guest upon that occa-
cion -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

The white ant, or termite, is with good
reason dreaded by the inhabitants of
countries where they abound, for there
is no way of protecting houses or furni-
ture from them, and they can reduce the
most solid wood to such a condition
that it will crumble beneath the pressure
of ones hand.
These insects, as we learn from the
celebrated traveller, Mrs Lee, swarm on
the west coast of Africa from Sierra
Leone to the neighborhood of the cape
of Good Hope, Just as in some parts Of
this continent-British Honduras and
Yucatan, for instance that are in about
the same latitude as Sierra Leone.
The most destructive species of termite
live on trees, where they build immense
sperical- shaped nests among the large
branches. The natives (of Yucatan) call
them kanaz, and cut them down to OBJ
tain the larve to serve as food for their
domestic fowl, as they are greedy for
it, and it fattens them The nests are
formed of minute particles of wood, held
together with gums and the sap of GER
tain plants. They are very porous, yet
exceedingly hard and water tight. Their
interior presents labyrinth of tunnels
crossing each other in every direction.
AT certain season of the year-a little
before the heavy rains begin-the winged
males abandon voluntarily, or are forci-
that they invade the habitations of man,
which they destroy by consuming the
wooden portions, from the foundation
to the top of the king posts In the
colony of Belize it is rext to impossible
to defend property from the wood
worms, as they are called. Edilices may
appear strong and substantial, while in
fact they are mere shells ready to crum.
BILE at any minute; indeed, it is mys-
terry how they remain standing; for
though the paint on either side of the
wall may be smooth and strong, we can
easily thrust our fingers through tho
wall; in like manner II couch may ap.
pear solid, but collapse beneath our
weight.
It is at night that the termites make
their appearance, futtering around the
candles or lamps until they alight on the
table, where they lose forever the power
of volitation.
They come by thousands, covering the
table, that in short time is thickly
strewn with their wings. 1t is strange
and interesting sight to see them relieve
each other of their flying apparatus, for
which they will have no further use in
their occupation for penetrating the
wood, and boring in it deep tunnels in
which to dwell for the remainder of
their days. AS soon as two alight on
the table, one volunteers to amputato
the useless limbs of his comrade, who in
turn performs on him the same operation.
1t is done in twinkling, one insect put
ting its head under wing of the other,
and seizing the limb near the JOINT with
its nippers, the wing instantly falls upon
the table, and the other one almost i'm
mediately lies beside it. The patient,
now unwinged, does his surgeon the
same service, and they both busy them
selves in relieving hundreds of new
corners, each in turn performing the
operation on Others.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
VOL. XIII.
THINGS TO CHERISH.

The eyes that look with love on thee,
That brighten with thy smile,
Or mutely bid thee hope again,
If thou art sad awhile;
The eyes that, when no words are breathsd
Gaze fondly into thine
oh, cherish them, ere they grow dim;
They may not always shinel
The faithful hearts around thee,
That glow with love and youth,
That time and care ne'er yet have scared,
Nor ravishe1 of their truth,
The hearts whose beatings we have heard,
When throbbing near our own
Oh! cherish them. Those beatings hushed,
Earth's dearest tones are gonel
The days when there are hearts and eyes
That throb and beat for thee;
The few feet hours when life doth seem
Bright as a summer sea;
The thrilling moments when to speak
The full hearts joy is vain
Oh! cherish them. Once gone, alasl
They ne'er return again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
THE TIDE

The west wind clears the morning,
The sea shines silvery gray;
The night was long, but fresh and strong,
Awakes the breezy day;
Like smoke that flies across the lift,
The clouds are faint and thin;
And near and far along the bar
The tide comes creeping in.
The dreams of midnight showed ma
A life of loneliness,
stony shore that knew no more
The bright waves soft caress;
The morning broke, the vision fed,
With dawn new hopes begin;
The light is sweet and at my feet
The tide comes rolling in.
Over the bare, black boulders,
The ocean sweeps and swells;
Oh, waters wide, ye come to hide
Dull stones and empty shellsl
hear the foods lift up their voice
With loud, triumphant din;
Sad dreams depart-rest, doubling heart,
The tide comes foaming In
Sarah Doudney, in Good Words
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
Peculiarities of Pixies Peak.

The sensation at the Peak is of being
in a vacuum, says letter from Colorado
to the New Orleans Picayune. You look
at your neighbor and see him in an eth
erealzed sort of way. You seem and he
seems to be distinctly different from
yourselfi in less exalted regions. The
atmosphere is like crystal, and you are
the centre of it. defy anybody to tell
a lie on top of Pixies Peak. l believe
the lonesome, solemn place, where for
all the world you eau scarcely ret air
enough to breathe, to be very palace Of
truth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25
-HUMOR OF THE DAY.

"A silver in the bush is worth two in
the hand.
One who takes lots of interest in his
business-the pawnbroker.
The watermelon is admitted without
question into our best families, although
it is always very seedy.-PhitadetPhia
Gull.
The militia of the different States,
while they may be good soldiers, are
generally down as N. G.-1eTas SIT
ings.
"Who don't you turn over a new leaf?"
II will, pa, in the spring. Can't do le
this time of year, you know. ."-BostoH
Budget.
There was nothing the matter with
BIS feet till he was kicked out of club,
and then he was club-footed. .-Merchant-
IrdUeJer
What this country needs most is
practical scientist who can invent an at
iachable steering apparatus for cyclones.
--BoSt0n Post.
Some one says "guns are only human
after all. They will kick when the load
becomes too heavy" They also often go
oil half cooked Graphic.
If the gods ever interpose in behalf of
suffering humanity, it seems little re-
markaDle that baldheaded man should
be overlooked in fly time.
He saw her once, and Cupid's shaft
Straight to his heart found passage;
But ah what pain was his when she
At breakfast ordered "sausage."
Boston Gazette.
''Your father is entirely bald, isn't
he2" said a man to son of million
Oire. YES" replied the youth sadly:
"I'm the only heir he has left. -0suego
Gdzette.
To clean teeth use mixture of emery
and sweet oil. Follow it with plenty of
kerosene. P. S. We mean the teeth of
circular saws, of course; make no mis-
take.- Chicago Sun.
1t is fun to stand on street corner a
fine afternoon and watch the men all
rushing around trying to make money,
and the women floating around trying to
spend it.-Saa Francisco Herald.
Professor, looking at his watch-"As
we have few more minutes, l shall be
glad to answer any question that any one
may wish to ask" Student-"What
time is it, please W-B0ston Journal,
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS:
Now comes the toothsome oyster stew
To cheer the youth and maid,
And, better, there is coming, too,
A boom to trade
Then he who'd rake the shekels in
When trade begins to rise,
When soon it will, must now begin
To advertise.
Boston Courier.
IA man went into the country last
Sunday for walk. He carried his over
coat on his arm, but finding it burden
,ome, hung it on a fence. Taking
;ard from his pocket he wrote: DO not
ouch this coat; infected with smallpox
He came back two hours later and found
she card, upon which was written, under
heath the warning: Thanks for the coat;
I've had the smallpox "--NeO Hauen
PaLladium.
THE QUEEREsT THING.
How queer it is" said Jim to Jack,
THAT it should be mans won't
TO think things said behind his back
Are meant as an affrontW
Jacks answer was quick, sharp and blunt;
otis more strange" he replied,
THAT men should take as an atfront
What's said as an aside"
yet you'll concede, " said Jim, at once,
"Much stranger it appears,
That one should ever get atfronts
From debtors in arrears"
"You're right; but, after all, I don't
Think that's so queer" said Jack,
Gas this-that ever an affront
Should take man abackl"
-Someruille JoNrndL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

At Annoy China, the British consul
states the consumption of opium is
largely on the increase, as well as NOR
phia. This latter drug was first used by
foreign physicians as an antidote for
opium smoking, and the traffic in it has
so increased that there are shops in the
large cities where it is the only article
sold
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

The oak, says Robert Douglass, il
creeping out into the prairies and cover
ing unoccupied grounds in the West
wherever it iD not too wet or too sand.
for it to grow. Thousands oi acres arr
now covered with young oaks where they
did not grow forty years ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

A new bird has made its appearance
in Oregon with the head of q pheasant
and the wing and tail feathers of
grouse. A few years ago some Chinese
pheasants were let out and they undoubt-
edly inter bred with tho native grouse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

In six years it will be century since
Did Philip Ginter stumbled over piece
Of anthracite coal. Last year 30, 900, 900
IONS were mined in Pennsylvanio
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-09-25

Dr. Hodges, of Boston, says that it is
unwise to go to bed hungry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
Only a Ribbon.

In one Of the London hospitals about a
year ago an assistant SURGEON became IN
terested n one of his patients, poor chi
OF 10, suffering from hip disease. Sh3 lay
day after day in her little white cot. wits
nothing to occupy her thoughts but her
pain. The surgeon saw her one day trying
to maze dol Of her finger playing wi5h
it, and, at last givin, 1t up vita a weary
sigh, turning to watch the sunlight creep
ing over her bed, as shs had done for
months. That afternoon the doctor, pas
ing shop, bought long soft ribbon, OF
an exquisi e rose color, and gave it to little
Katie. She was breatAless with pleasure
smoo he'd it out, held il up, soft and shin
ing in thu sun. ami looked at her frienu,
speachless with tears Of ecstacy From
that time she was ricl. The nurse told the
doctor a week later that tie CHILD playe
with the ribbon all day. twisted il abou r
head, playing tnat sac was a bride, pr1n.
cess, fairy; he d it IN her hand whi.e sls
ept. and laid it, folded in paper. under
her pillow at nighc 1t was foun nece 5sary.
af ,er two months to perform a capita
operation on tue child, cue which, If I'M
successful. Is IA al IL was lone by two OF
the foremost surgeons in Lon ion. When
the poor little sufferer was laii upon III
able she cried for d. s.. He is all
the trield nave" she s1boei. "Ssnd for
HIM, said the surgeon, AMI the young as
sstant, blu'ning luriou'ly, was brought
in. He ne4d one OF KaUie's nands, tue othe
was clinclel tightly over a pink roll
which dropped from hes grasp during che
operation. When the effecs of the ether
passed she opened her etos and lookei
Dr. -. My ribbon" she wins perei.
lie G ave Il to her While the surgeons and
nurses stool gravely silent The opera ion
had been unsuccessful. But httle Katie
smiled happily into the facs Of her friend,
and, hugglng the iaded bit OF silk fel,
asleep forever. II was buy a trlning gift
yet IL had frightened the ch.lds lust day,
With thoughts OF beauty ami pleasure an
loving kindness
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

Now that the English fashion OF wearing
costumes OF WOO. fabrics Oh tie streets on
reserving silks, satins and velvets for house
anl evening wear, has been alop5eI by
New York ildieS there Is a demand for two
distinct classes of j3welrg: that which ac-
cords with th, street suits. and that VIII en-
Is fitting TO be associated with costly fabrics
ami lich laces Naturally, with the appear.
ance Of the rough cloths of Scotch and
English manufacture, American ladies are
taking kin ily 10 ths SEQ CD pebble jewelry
described LIST month, and so we'll SUI tin
these popular fabrics The better class
Of silver jswelry al,o finds an appropriate
combination with the present style OF
promenaie dress AMI iress for morning
wear Fine gold jaweiry OF artistic merit
and gems quite as NATURAL y find their place
among the velvet anl silken fabric, and
go'saner laces that 60 toward forming full
dress and reception tollet'. The tailor
made suits for ladies' wear, or rich hued
trise cloth or houce fabrics, seem 20 re.
quire the addition Of some striking meta,
garniture, wlch accounts, doubt ess, for
the increased demand for sil YER belt clasp,
aud buckles Of antique pattern. with dog
collar ornaments 70 match.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15
Sleeping Face Downward.

Hunters scouts, Children ana wild mon
sleep with he spine upward. So do aui-
mails, all but civilized man. If a dog q
COW, a cat or a horse were forced to lie
upon its back 1t would die Among tn
Arabian ju glers and show people that
nave been brought to this country il la
been noticed that they always turn ove-
upon their breas IS when they go to sleer
and lie that way till they wake. l. seems
to be the natural way. 1t protects tue
vital organs In case of a shot from an
enemy.
The spine and the great amount of nerve
tissue that starts IRON 1t are the most SEN
sidve parts Of the body. Lying with the
great weight of the stomach heart. mites
tines and other organs pressed upon these
nerves 1t seems must IN time work in Jury.
Even the half wei yht, as when a person
lies upon his side, must have It's bad effec S.
t is said. The spine and nerves are also
abnormally heated b. the common way o.
resting. Keep the spine and spinal nerves
cool, say the advocates OF the cows anG
the wild mans way of sleeping. Tue. {
are such advocates, among them able ply
sicians. They affirm that turning upon
the breast TO sleep will relieve backache.
Also, it will leave the nerve stimulant free
to how vigorously from its centers ANA in
chat way will remedy indigestion and take
away the bad taste in the mouth
Many will b. surprised TO fui how dif1'
cult IL is to lie with the face downwards,
after years of reposing in the other att.
tude. One cannot do so comfortably ten
minutes at first But practice viii over
com' the difficulty Tue nalu al method,
so called Of sleeping, has many aud able
ad vocates recently
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

The search was ended; but, how sad to him,
For his six brothers, whom he went tn ssvo
Stood stark as statues in a giants cave
The "Giant With No HEARTH how shall b.
break
That heart, and save them for his parents
sakel
Long years Of trouble now uprise anew
For these three tasks, hercuean, he muss
do:
a long lake cross; then climb a totterin,
tower,
And draw key thenceforth: within an
hour
Descend into deep and darkened we'll
And find golden egg which il it fell.
But lot beside the lake the pleased wolf
STOOL
And took him over out of gratitude:
Up to the tower the raven fondlv few
And brought the key, which, by mark
he knew;
While, winding down a subterranean vav
Toe salmon, sparkling in his bright array
Soon reached the well, and, turning Quick
about,
The looked for, golden treasure brought
without.
Then went the prince IN to the horrid cave.
And to the ogre his taree gifts he gava
And now the Giant With No Heart was
seen
To bear himself in somewhat milder mep;
The grumous humor of his eye grew thin.
As If tear might somew where Iurz within:
As if some syllable of human woe
Might cause, where none was known, a tear
to flow.
So, speaking as he could, in human guise.
Unto the profered gifts hs thus replies:
''Take, prince, your guerdOn-mercy shall
abound
And tell the king his six Lost sons are
found"
Their chains were burst; forth from the
cave they go;
Burst, too, the heavier manacles of woe
Great joy broke out tbs brothers seven
among,
Proud HYMNS were chanted and glad praise
was sulg;
But when they reached the palace of the
king
There was no end of joy and Thanksgiving;
No end of honors for a mighty space,
Smiles wreatnet the kings, tears wet the
queens glad facs
And all the kingdom and the throng de-
clare:
''Eeholl prince as brave as he is fair"
New YORK, Nov. Il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

In some recent scientific experiments on
The fleets OF cold, Two frogs were frozen
sohd n temperature of about twenty de-
@rees Fahrenheit and KEEP. in that coudi
uon Tor bali an uour On thawIug slowly
they recovered perfectly. but it was fouud
that longer periods of exposure invarmb bly,
kiiied the animals. The experiment was
inca OF freezing herne ,icaly scale meat,
so AS to xiii lts bacterial organisms and
I1uS render It Incapable OF putrefyins. 1t
WAS founl, however, that 50 low te mpera-
uro as eighty grses be ow zero would
lot destroy tia vitality OF m GRO organisms
|. wa thus male clear that The ATTEMPTS to
preserve meat for long time by momsn
AIRY freezing OF it must he abandoned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

Pear cider is very good
Peel onions under water and they will
not hurt the eyes.
Hog cholera follows running streams.
The germs are washed down.
There is a law in New Ham pshire reouir-
ing the makers of oieomargarine to color it
pink
Sweet apples are worth 20 cents a bushel
as stock Iood. Too many sour ones injure
stock.
The corn crop this year will be nearly
:, 900, 100000 bushels the largest ever pro
lucad.
No milk COW should be kept that canno.
make pound OF butter a day. Turn her
into beef
In planting trees, set ms early as possible.
Roorets Will grow until frost stops them.
A ne WY set. cree wants all the rootlets j.
can get No matter how we'll We may " ork
the slrth in aU,u The rootle S, there wiu
be many where earth does not touch, bui
no growing rootlet pushes in and the earth
S in contact over its Wno.e ,urface.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

Bsmarcks physician, Dr. schweninger,
n Hebrew by birth, recommends the fish
het for the cure If tatnesS
DR. Fothergil says, in Toe British Meii-
cal Journa,, that beet tea Is a mere stimu.
lant and has no real food value
A company at Quebec are trying 70 util-
ize the falls 4 Montmorsnci a. power 10
generate electricity Tor running a street
2 al, way
DR. Borck. of st. Louis says that az.
pha tum varnish Is the best dlsinfectant be
knows OF; It will destroy all germs az once.
and no household insects will approach am
article OF furniture whose interior has been
panied with it
--..ln Some recent lectures upon hysteria in
men, an affection VII ch appears to BE- far
from rals, Protes ,or Charcot states that
many OF those roublos ari sing from RAD
way collisions, when are now referred 10
70 railway spine arise from cerebral
prcdspoiiton, and are, fact "hys.cra,
nothing but hystoria.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-15

The inventor proposes series OF capl"
balloons anchored at stations at certain as
ances apart These ball ions are connectsl
by cabls from which passenger or irel!l'
car will swing The metboi of operation
is about like this: To transport car from
one station to another. the balloon az ln'
cars destination is drawn down, while tp'
balloon at the station from Wnlca
the car starts is allowed to rh'
in the air The cable then forms
An inclined plane down VIII ca the ca.
glides at a speed which decreases as u
reaches its destination partly through 'n'
descent Of the balloon at the stau9n
from which it started The car can ~
stopped though at any incline Of the caO'
by means OF a brake.
Granting the feasibility Of Mr. Morrlsons
aerial railroad sc1eme, however, be is, h-I
all great inventors. slightly in advance :.
h lime The idea Of being hoisted up ~ N
the air and sent coastng down a rope, WI WI
hardly kinile the desires Of tde more till
and conservative Of the travelling puDhS
Nevertheless, the scheme is to We trie4
and 1t is expected that in some localilisS
and for special purposes, it win be q M,
pract cal value than tho inventions Of o.nA
balloonatics. A. j. boutwell,