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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15
Getting Ready for Work.

CALUMET, Mich, May 1.-THE work of
grading for the new Calumet & Hancock rail
road will begin Monday next. Contracts
have been Uade for 400 tons of steel rails
and three iron bridges.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15

SourusWrruS. May Ia. ~ The steamer
"Flbe" from New York. With Minister Phelps
un board. had uot arrived 1p % aidnight
The Mayor ~ Southampton. Nr. Nm.
Thompson. American Consul here. the sheriff
nf tha county. Henry White, Second -ecre-
tsrY Il the American Legation &C London
and many American residents are ready -
boarsi a spectral steamer which viii 20 ont 20
take Phelps off tha steamer when she D.
sighted A special train viii convey the
party to Icudcn
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15

WssH1xer0~. May iA-The President To-
night appointed George g. Tanner, - South
Caroiina. United States Ccns8l a. Cherauitz.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15

wssHTNero~. Msv it.--Sixty plate print
ars and their assistants snd eight enzrsvers
- tne hureau ~ engraving and printing
were fsrionzhed TO-DAY on account of nasuf-
fc5ent aupropriati1uS.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15
whelpley for Assistant Treasurer.
WASHINGTON, May 4.--Whelpley, 1.-The pres

ent cashier of the Treasury, Is prominently
mentioned for the Assistant United States
Treasurership "a soon as it shall be vacated
by Graves.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15
q New Bank.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Comptroller
of Currency to-day authorized the First Ma
tional Bank at Athens, Tenn, TO begin bust
ness with capital of $4,000.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15
TRADE AND FINANCE
Chicago Markets.

OFYICE or r. Y. TAYLOR, Powers's Block.
GRAND RAPIDS. May l.. iSS5.
Cables-Wheat Cd lower Corn dull Consols
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-05-15
ri HwoSp "a.

Base hits YIrginiss : NstionaIs ?. Errors. VI
zinias 3 Nationals q
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
THE OUTLOOK IMPROVING.

The local mining outlook has bright
ened considerably, during the pas,
two weeks. The gold mill hiss proved
to be Il success, and this insured the
exploitation Of many claims along the
gold belt that have never before been
worked; another bonanza has been
uncovered in the Elkhorn, and in the
lowest levels at that; at Bullion work
on the "king OF the Hills" group has
been resumed, the new owners intend
ing to extract every pound OF ore pos
sible while keeping the development
work we'll in hand; the Queen OF the
Hills (Which, by the way, is opened to
a greater depth than the Bullion vein,
even) is steadily improving and show
ing width of six feet of solid galena;
the ldahoan is producing as much ore
as ever; and there have been half-a-
dozen promising strikes IN the Alturas,
the Mayfower, and other claims.
Altogether, the condition of our
mines is,much better than it was a
month ago-there is much more ore
in sight, and larger number of men
employed. If ore could only be struck
i'll the BuIlion-Ophir tunnel now every
one here would feel better, and half-a-
dozen other tunnels would be COM
mcnced.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
On the second dav OF June on

On the second day Of June one
hundred iron mills in the Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania, district, controlled by
the Amalgamatcd Association, were
closed. BY this shutting down $4,000
men were thrown out of employment,
and $4,000 day withdrawn from
circulation. This is an alarming con.
dition of affairs, and it is a reproacl,
to the intelligence and good sense OF
the people that it was not prevented
There is failure to secure tho per-
feet understanding between employ
ers and employees that would avert
such disasters.--Portland (Or.) Daily
News.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
NO MILL FOR THE PRESENT,

Owing to the prevailing stringency
in money matters, and the unfavora-
bic outlook for q speedy improve
ment, the citizens of Haley who, some
time since, began to look into the
proposition of constructing and oper-
ating Touring mill at this place,
have concluded to take no decisive
steps in the matter for while.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

Compiled for the WOOD RIVER TlMEs.l
The results of special Investigations
of tornadoes in 1882 and 1883 have
led the Z. S. Signal Office to adopt
plan for thoroughly studying tornado
phenomena. The work is now car
ried out by about 500 observers, called
tornado reporters, whose stations are
mostly located in the States of Ala
bama, Georgia, South Carolina, North
Carolina, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska,
Wisconsin end Minnesota. Since
March 10. 1854. according to Ser.
geant J. p. Finley, tornado predic.
tions have been made q matter Of
daily study. The average up to June
shows that it has been possible on
iifty-five days to successfully predict
from the morning weather map that
no tornado would occur on that day;
on twenty-eight other days tornadoes
were predicted for particular States or
larger regions, and of them the lorna
does on seventeen DAYS occurred in or
near the specified region, while on
eleven days tornadoes occurred in re-
gions for which they were not pre-
Gicted.
At recent meeting Of the Physio-
logical Society of Berlin, Prof. Busch
called attention to the fact that carries
of the teeth appears to be peculiar to
man, as it has been observed in no
other animal. 1t is not, however, Il
characteristic Of civilized man alone,
as it has been seen throug hout large
collections Of skulls, even in those of
prehistoric time, the Celtic, Arabian
and Polish races being but little af-
fected with unsound teeth. Certain
families are particularly predisposed
to carries. General habit of body and
certain diseases have great influence
upon its development. Teeth with
undulating enamel have much less
power Of resisting caries than those
whose surface is quite smooth. As is
we'll known, diseased teeth are rem
dered practically sound by removing
every particle Of curious substance
and covering the sound dentine with
protective coating of gold, gutta
percha, or other acid-resstlng mate
rial.
At the London Health Exhibition
Mr.. Francis Gallon has established
laboratory for the ''mcasurement OF
human faculty." Each visitor will
leave Il record of name, age, sex, oc-
cupation, place Of birth, color Of hair
and eyes, hight standing and sitting,
weight, length and span Of arms,
strength OF squeeze aud pull, swift
ness of direct blow, capacity of chest,
&cuteusss Of vision, conditions of
color, sense, and acuteness of hearing,
and will take away duplicate. Mr.
Cation regards the art of measuring
human faculties as the dawn OF "A new
and interesting science.
According to DR.. a. Berg haus, the
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
THEY ARE THE BEST BLANKS

All Of the above are generally pro-
nounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra-thlck paper, and gotten up SO as
to require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks of the same nature.
.~Parties ordering by mail should
add ! and J cent per blank, for post
age.
All orders should be addressed to
Y. +. PICOTTE,
HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

nettle was formerly extensively en-
ployed in Germany for woven fabrics,
and its use is being revived. The
common singing nettle may be made
into good yarn, but the Chinese net.
tie gives the best results.
A black rain, the coloring matter
being carbon, lately fell in Shropshire,
England.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
Application for Patent.
NOTICE NO. ISl.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
-

United STATES Lawn orr,cr
H.ury In.mo Inv. =: 1909
Notice Is hereby given th,t W.It.r Is,,'
who's. postsfi, q address ia uaiisv 1d:So ~
made anplicntion for intel stst.. p.tsnt e.. .
D,,,,xc,, ~, ~ . " 'A
.No""N"o No. AoDI MiNlNU CLAIM,
Situate in Mineral Hill Mining District. Alturas
county. Idaho Territory. consistin. Of 43o linear
feet of the loGeand surface ground AZ 5 feet wide
being Lot MOTT, and described in the field notes
and plat of the official survey on file in this ONCE
cast as follows:
Commencing at the discovery point of this claim
and running theme N 2S deg. 45 min. W so feet to
point in tire Lor,hwestery md line of the claim:
thence 2 rs deg. along the y " end line of tho
claim 23S feet to the west corner of the claim
corner MOL. thence X Is deg p siona the w .nd
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

aaas. GLASSWARE AND .p,,.
APvrte's ana deale RS In Asss, AhATCs
Iar supplies ll2-l2o Pine strssM Materials An,
W !. SAN FRANCISCO CANDLE NJ
". "oodman. L. Judso, w.
Ao2 Front street. r. H. Hooa,o..
ns,,... +, COMMISSION 9 ,sis MERCHANTS
Dealers In Green and Dried rtui,. 40
o.n,,r. -[o'' '"s-sl0 D.vii.sas len:
~ cANMLN ISLAND SALT woRxs
Chemical analysis. 99k pure col. "As %.
street St er Liverpool salt E. NJ BlOe isc ., Import
q" Front
s, saow CASE MANUFACTURES,
snow Ceses OF every description v.,'a
o37 California street. william prpn
SILVER PLATED AMALGAM.r,v va.
For saving gold. We guarante. t,,, w. tlATEs
YER Grimm 4 Nolan. 81 stevens"oer' eLt of sill.
". P. SLOANE L CO..
manufacturers and Wholesale de,l.r.
Mp rct' str GODS and paper.Hangina,e s;peh
nI CALIFORNIA JUrE MILL, On
White Lissack. selling agents ~, w.
street manufactures Of Ore Hays 9, u.ssiiOrni.
JOHN SKINNER,
Agent for Dupont's Blasting, Minipv
pswder; Eagle Safety Fuse; siDss ~" a., sporting
Ulpie rape Cement. Nos. and ,. N osoie and
.a,,; naPs single and double force. IIn;os "
MANUFACTURERS OF SADDLES + u.,x
Hart Brandenstcne. 417-4l9 Marie. s.-.s
Drsit harness and stock mems omts. aeas'
cialty. 'a'nt spe
GOLDEN CITY CHEMICAL WORKS
3l3 Montgomery street; msnufectur.,.
and Chemicals. c. O'Conner. presiS y. acids
NJ. Vanwyck. Superintendent. G'asn1; $.
son, Secretary. - w. Aeri.
CALIFORNIA FIRE APPARATUS u.v-,
TURING CO. A"SofAC.
| Fire Extinguishers. Spray PUMPS. and a..,.
Fire Department Supplies Of ali kind' ' en- IN
B. Ns'snith manager, Oh California st;.s sne'
THE WENTWORTH BOOT AND SHOP ~
Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes M,,.-.,
chanics'. farmers, and al kinds Of hs.v. me-
specially. J. N. Wentworth, prssiiIssw,o Won, 4
Busk street. @''seat !!
CALIFORNIA SAFE AND LOCK m
G. J Periam Co. Machinists and Ioc,, r,..
safe and bank locks made onsned c, nAperu;
repaired; ~ Main street. ~Asu and
| CRY STAL VINEGAR WORKS
| And Compressed Yeast Factory. Pure w;,s o,...
and malt vinegar. J. g. Chalmers. M,ns.S'
| 205 Front street. sef'
RED RUBBER STAMPS,
Hollis patent Printing Wheel self linking and d.
| ing: and all kinds banking ard conns, S
stamps. s. H. Meplar Il Co., TO2 Market n ''
|
PACIFIC GRAPHITE alANUFACrURING co.
Manufacturers Of Imperial Stove Polish. p.,fs,
| ton Axle reuse, Crown Skid Grease FINN
| dry FScings. Lubricants of all kinds. ! n
| Kountree 4 Sons, Agents. 1G Front street
| CALIFORNIA AND OREGON CIDER CO.
! Champagne bottles of the celebrated Oregon Cs,
| der agents for London Ale and Porter
| Kleins. 21S Davis street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
Mining Leases.

An excellent form of blank mining
lease (such as is used by mining COM
pan'es here is for sale at this office.
Price, two for 25 cents; five for so
cents; II for $l-spot cash.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

Hostetter's Stoin.
, ach Bitters con-
quers and prevents
malar1al fevers,
dyspepsia. chronic
cons ipatinn. n ten.
dency to kidney and
bladder ailments
sud rheumatism.
aud is of the great
est value in rsses Of
bodily trouble arts.
ing :,o.a weakness.
Old r.ople are
greatly sided by it.
and it is i.L!y ser
Yicen0le 10 cunva-
lescents and ladies'
in delicate heslth.
u is. moreover, II
usoful medicine 10
tn Ike with one ON
Ion. journeys. and
raj nxhau.Si.n r.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

GLOVES AND GAUNTLETs.
lr'u II. Bhshy, manufacturer Of Han,l. Sewcd An
Ooublc-Welted Gloves; Al? Market street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
BNrbcd Fence Wire,

Barbed fence wire for the million
expected daily. wal be sold at
bottom figures. COFFIN Bios.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

agent Tor Thomas Firth l. Sons celebrated Steel,
and manufacturers of all kinds of blacksmith
Tools and Wright's Washoe Picks IL Ere.
mont street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
IMPORTERS
FLOUR MILL MACHINERY

wholesale Druggists; Langley 4 Michaels. yo
loi, lOj and los Front street wv
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

SAN FRANCISCO PIONEER SCREEN WORKS
Established 1850 Perforated sheet metals Min
ing Screens a specially. from to IL fine. 22l
2?2 First street, j. W. Quick, proprietor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS.
manufacturers Of cannsn, sportinp mi,i,g ,,,
ierenies powder; j. +. Lohse, Sec o36 Cali.
lorna street P. o. box, 1886
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA CRACKER COMPANY.
Manufactures more varied assortment than an
bakery in the United States. sol-sl3 Batter
street,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

MISSION SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS.
Extra quality wax mining Candles: 1Os Bush $,
NJ. MOrSenthaus.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

8. H. TYLER Il son,
Importers. manufacturers and dealers in Bnkins
Powders, Coffee, Spices, etc.; 2lS Sacramento
street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA PAINT CO.
Mixed paints. Colors ground in oil, and pure Lii
seed Oil Putty. 4O3 Market street,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

AMERICAN SALT co.
we are producers. Special rates in car. load lots
2l1 Sacramento street. l.. N. Weber
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA SPRING MANUFACTURING CO..
Star Spring Bed Bottom and Upholstery Goods. /.
English, l47-li9 New Montgomery street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

p"iIiers or new process Roller Flourjnr NJ
JOS. wagner q Co. l6l-lO7 Mission street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

HEIGHT BROS. 4 co.
n'o1s ana Shoes. and Buckingham 4 Hecht,
Boots; 25-27 SansOine street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

r,,. THE CALIFORNIA JUrE MILL CO
White Lissack. selling agepts ,,a W.
scriPtion. ass 81 every ds
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

COMMERCIAL SOAP co.
'o'iet ana Laundry Soaps; Sheep Wash and Axle
hey. -'"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

COVERT, MITCHELL 4 BROWN,
commission Merchants and Purchasing Agents
Agents for Paragon Axle Grease, 2O5 Sacra
mentO street. ~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

THE WENTWORTH BOOT AND SHOE ~
Manufacturers Of Boots and Shoe. w,..--
chanics'. farmers, and al kinds Of hs.r, M.
| Busk street. eS'seat |?
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

WOVEN-WIRE MATTRESSES.
Also brass and tubular iron Redsteads. Tr,,ma,
s. Clark i Son, II New Montgomery St.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF BAGS
ORE SACKS, TENTS, rWINES, &c.
Neville 4 Co., 1888 California street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

SILVER PLATED AMAIGAw,u VIA
v ssr'ns a so,a We S gnarants. full Weigh,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

ARTISTIC PAPER HANGINGS.
Window shades: 6i5 Market street. g. W. Clar
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
PIONEER SALT WOR

PIONEER SALT WORKS
Importers aud dealers in foreign and domestic
Salt and Peerless Baking Powder. Is. 4. Bar.
ton Co., cl3 Sacramento street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

| CALIFORNIA AND OREGON CIDER CO.
Champagne bottles of the celebrated Oregon C,,
der: agents for London Ale and Porter. ].
| Kleins 2lS Davis street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA FIRE APPARATUS M.srr.,
| TURING CO, "ofAC.
Fire Extinguishers. Spray Pumps, and d..,....
Fire Department Supplies Of ali kird' A' en- In
). Nsismith, manager, 213 California Same. smss
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

PACIFIC GRAPHITE MANUFACTURING IN
Manufacturers Of Imperial Stove Polish. p.,fs,.
ton Axle-C reuse. Crown Skid Grease. Foun.
| dry Fxcings Lubricants of all kinds ! n
kountree 4 Sons. Agents. 1G Front street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17
". P. SLOANE L co

1n ooS %n"is.sie dealer. in
Market street. ahglngs 81, *:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

JOHN SKINNER,
Agent for Dupont's Blasting Mimi,
pswder; Eagle Safety Fuse; sins. ~" Sn sporting
triple Tape Cement. Nos. and >. S Soaee .nd
anti. ant caps. single and double force US ni"s 81
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

E. GUITTARD X CO.,
Importers of Teas: manufacturers of Chsrtres
Java Coffee. Chocolate. Spices, etc; 2O7- 10.
Sacramento street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

CALIFORNIA SAFE AND LOCK CO.
G. Periam 4 Co.. Machinists and Inc, r..
safe and bank locks made, opened. ci.. Maieru;
repaired; ~ Main street. Asu and
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

IMPORTERS AND MANUFAGTr RERS OF BAGS
ORE SACKS, TENTS, TWINES, &c.
E. DERRICK Co. and Towers Oil Clothing; 1927
California street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

PIONEER PAPER MILLS,
Book-News Manila Straw Paper 4!4.4l6 Clay al
s. p. Taylor h Co.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

MANUFACTURERS OF SADDLES nApv,,.
Hart Brandenstcne. 417-4l9 Mart.. s.-sS
cialty. outht spe
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

GOLDEN CITY CHEMICAL WORKS
3l3 Montgomery street; msuufsctn,...
and Chemicals. c. O'Conner, PresiS % Acids
son, Secretary. w. y. Kerr.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

RED RUBBER STAMPS.
Hollis patent Printing Wheel, self mixing and d..
ing: and all kinds banking ard comnsrc;.,
stamps. s. H. Meplar Il Co., TO2 Market n '''
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-06-17

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-09
The Daring Battery Boatmen.
From the New York SUM-


The challenge Of the Battery boat
men to Hanlan and any other oars
man to row a race in Whitehall boats
is noteworthy, and, if it should be &C
cepted, 1T would be a most interesting
contest. 1t is one thing to pull in a
shell and quite another matter to row
in an able sea boat. The Whitehall
boat is a peculiar little craft. 1t is ex-
actly 10 feet long and seldom over 4
feet 6 inches in width. No boat is
built with greater care and skill as re-
CARDS lines and workmanship. throws
easily and sails fast: and although it
is by no means a stiff boat, it can car
ry, with two men who understand
their business, a sail of from 20 to 80
square yards in an ordinary breeze.
OF course such sail is used only in
racing. There are seldom any reef
points in the sail of Whitehall boat.
When the wind is too heavy for her,
the boatman takes out the spirit, and
the square headed sail is Instantly
turned into a ''leg of mutton" Sail
ors' runners travel all over the lower
bay, and sometimes outside of Sandy
Hook, in these little boats, summer
VI W1uOSI, Idlu VI SIlIu6, dIu G10 skill
with which they manage them often
surprises the shippers of foreign YES
sells. With careless Or ignorant hand
ling these boats are apt to turn turtle;
but the runners can drive them in a
daredevil fashion. The only thing
that runner is in dread of in a. 49,
foot boat when the wind blows hard,
is the spray. 1t puts out his pipe,
and, worse still, it finds his matches.
The Whitehall boat can eeasily pro-
PEELED with sweeps, but the favorite
method of rowing her is with double
SOULS. Plenty of really splendid oars
men can be picked out from among the
runners, and many people who pro-
TESS to know would beindeed surprised
if Hanlan and anybody else could
beat any two of the New York boat
men in a Whitehall boat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-09
The Body's Tolerance.
from the Youths COMPANION

From the Youths Companion.]
Sometimes q slight blow on the head
has resulted in death, or, what is
worse, in the permanent loss of rea-
son. A mere scratch on the hand, or
a silver in the loot, or grain of dust
lodging in the eye, or the tiniest fish
bone entering the wind-pipe, has proved
fatal. Such facts may lead us to &C
cept the poets statement: '"The spi-
der's most attenuated thread is cord,
is cable, to mans hold on life." But
there is another class Of facts quite as
surprising that are different from
these.
An iron bar has been driven through
the brain, with a considerable. loss of
brain substance, and yet no perma-
nent harm has come to body or to
mind. The fact is, while a mere prick
in a part of the brain 1.-THE medulla OBJ
longata) may cause death, the great
bulk of the brain is exceedingly toler-
ant of many forms of injury.
Even the heart is much more toler-
ant than is generally thought. The
physician may thrust his fine instru-
ment through it with safety. An in
sane woman sought to kill herself by
piercing it with a hairpin, but wholly
failed of her purpose, although the pin
interfered with the natural move
ments of the heart.
A woman swallowed a paper of pins.
The pins traversed various organs
and tissues of the body, and yet she
recovered from local Inflammation,
A boy was brought to the hospital
insensible and nearly dead from as
phyxia want OF breath,) The doctor,
having run catheter down the wind
pipe, a piece of chestnut was coughed
up. The next day there was evidence
that another piece was lodged in an
other of the bronchial tubes. 1t was
impossible to dislodge it. There fol-
lowed all the symptoms of acute con-
sumption (phthisis;) high temperature,
sweating, emaciation, copious expect
GRAFTON of offensive matter and a large
cavity. Yet the boy in three months
returned home convalescent, and six
months later the cavity disappeared.