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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

In nine years oaken piles at Mieres,
Spain, have taken on the appearance oi
stone coal.
The fatness of Denmark is something
remarkable, a recent geographical dis
cussion having shown that the loftiest
mountain of the country is only $50
feet high.
During recent years great loss to farm
ers of Norway has resulted from dis
ease affecting the roots of barley. This
proves to be due to a microscopic round
worm, J'ylenctus hordei, which also at
taCks the roots of the bind gIass of Nor
veg an and Scotch coass. A remedy has
still to be sought.
Some of the iron manufacturers of the
Lehigh Valley have begun to make street
paving blocks from asst furnace Stag.
Some pleasing little ornaments Of delicate
tint are already made from Stag, and If it
can be put in durable block shape there
seems to be no reason why it should not
become favorite building material.
A very pretty ornament for the house
or lawn is dwarfed white oak, some
enthusiasts making veritabe pets of
miniature lords of the forest. These
plants are readily raised in fower-pots
from the acorn, and require no attention
except watering The dwarfing of the
tree is effected by cutting off the tap
root every spring for few years, this
process keeping the tree of diminutive
size while it does not prevent the ordi-
nary development of new branches.
When a worn car wheel tread is eX-
amined under the microscope, it is per-
ceived that the surface of the metal
comes off in thin fakes or scales. Ex-
amined under high powers the scales are
found to resemble portions of brick
wall, the fractures being not in the par
ticles. of iron, but in the material which
unites the particles in manner similar
to which mortar untes the bricks of
wall. Continuous jarring breaks this
cement or uniting material, thus allowing
iron so treated to fall in pieces.
Astronomical textbooks place the suns
density at little more than that of water,
but in a recent lecture Mr.. J. Norman
Lockyer, the English astronomer, ex.
pressed the opinion that the sun really
has not more than one-cighth the density
of wafer. If tn view be correct, the sun
is simply an enormous globe of hollow
gas, possibly liquid at the centre in conse-
quence of the enormous pressure existing
at that part. Solar temperature is a
matter at which men can only guess az
yet, and scientific estimates range from
5000 to IS, 600, 900 degrees.
The limit of life in the embryo OF
seeds has long b Ell subject of expert
ment and discussion. In late lecture,
Professor Bentley, an English botanist,
stated that it is perfectly true that oat;
and other cereals have been raised from
seed found in mummy's coffin, but that
it appears to be equally certain that the
grains were placed in the ancient coffin
by some means only very short time be-
fore the exhumation of the body. Not
many seeds germinate under ordi airy cir.
cumstances after the third year, and very
few indeed after the fourth. Peas and
beans are very tenacious of life. The
lotus has been known to grow after o
hundred years, but there is scarcely an
other instance of such survival of vitality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
Against Arguing too Much.

Here is an illustration of the line,
Striving to better, oft we mar what's
WE'LL"
After defendants counsel had con-
cluded his Argument, the Judge said to
plaintiffs, advocate, who rose to reply:
''Mr. -, the Court is with you" In-
stead of resuming his seat he resumed
the argument, beginning in these words
eyes, your Honor, l knew you would
be with me for the following reasons.
He then proceeded to argue the case
fully. When he clio ed the Judge said
"After hearing all that defendants able
counsel could urge was with the plain
tiff. But now that have heard all that
the plaintiffs advocate has to say, wiz
take the case-under-a advisement,n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
Web.Footed Cows in Nevada.

The COWS down at Empire, on the
Carson River, feed on the numerous
small, low, fiat islands at that point,
which divide the river up into many
meandering sloughs and branches, A
short time ago, when the river was high,
these islands were completely sub
merged, but row they are above
water again, and covered with short,
sweet grass, whichthe COWS eagerly seek.
They are so used to wading and swim
ming from one point to another that
their feet have become broad, with a
strong thick web, like sole leather,
formed between the toes. Any one of
those cows can out-swim rowboat or
an alligator Virginia C,ty (NeO,) En-
teIprlse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
A Lame Excuse.

Colonel Witherspoon is we'll known in
Austin for the mcanness of the dinners
to which he invites his friends. One
day he said to Gilhooly:
II wish you would come and dine
with me-"
"When3'
"Well, say two weeks from to-day
'I'm sorry can't come on that day,
for I've got an engagement to attend the
funeral Of dear friend. "-Siftings.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

The human vertebr@ found at Sarasota
Bay are regarded by Professor Heilprin
as conclusively proving the existence of
prehistoric man in Florida at a very re-
mote period.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

Piety and virtue are not only delight
full for the present, but they leave peace
and contentment behind them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
A Young Girls HolU.

A New York paper relates that a
young girl was lamenting that she
could be of no use to the poor because
she had no money. A philanthropic
gentIcwoman present said: "You are a
tino reader, why do you not read aloud
to the poor of whom you happen to
knowP' "Oh, they do not want any
ons to read to them "Try and see, y
was the answer. Il have several fam
lilies IN mind who would be delighted
to hear reading while they are attend
ing to their darnlng and patching.
There are mothers, also, who would
be very thankful to have some one to
take up the baby when they are hard
a, work. Indeed, there are many
ways of helping the poor other than
with money! The young Girl, full Of
of the zeal of service, at once set out
for the abode of a poor woman who
had a young baby. Returning after
two hours she was radiant, and told
the friend who had suggested the plan
of action that she could never b.
sufficiently grateful to her for her
advice.
''Oh.' she said, "you should have
heard the weary voice that bade me
come in. When l entered the room,
there was baby crying as if its hear,
would break; the other two children,
not much more than babies. were fret.
ting; the poor mother was washing and
everything seemed ,lesolate. l said;
Mrs Brady, have come to help you
with the baby The poor woman re.
piled: And shure, Miss, what would
ye do with himp for he's that trouble.
some that he won't be still. took
off hat and coat, pit on my large apron
and took up the baby; after patting his
back and walking about little while
he became quiet and went to sleep.
Then played with the other children,
and they were just as good as could be,
After Mrs. Brady had flushed hel
work, and l bid her good-by, he1
hearty God bless you, miss; you have
helped me great bit,' made me fee
quite happy, and l mean to keep uE
my visits without money.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
Beautiful Custom.

In some portions of Tyrol peculiar
and beautiful custom prevails. When
a girl Is about to be married, before
she leaves her home to 60 to the church
her mother hands her kerchief. which
is called tear kerchief. 1t is made of
newly-spun linen, and has never been
used 1t is with this kerchief that she
dries her tears when she leaves her
fathers house, and while she stands 1T
the altar.
After the marriage is over and the
bride is gone with her husband to their
own new home. she folds up the kerr
chief and places it unwashed in the lin
en- closet, where it remains untouched.
The tear kerchief has only performed
half its mission.
Children are born, grow up, marry
aud move away from the old home.
Each daughter receives from the
mother q now tear kerphief. Her own
still remain where It was placed in
tho linen closet on the day of the mar.
rage. Generations come and 20.
The young, rosy bride has become 3
wrinkled old woman. She may have
survived her husband and Ill her chill
dren. All her friends may have died
of, and still that present which she re-
ceived from her mother has not full
filed its object. But it comes at last.
At last the weary eyelids close for the
last long, long sleep, and the tired,
wrinkled hands are folded over the
pulseless heart Then the tear kercheif
Is taken from its place and spread
over the placid features Of the dead,
never to be removed until We are sum-
moned to come forth on the resurrec-
ton morn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
and blot from our lives every thought
of each other.''

and blot from our lives every thought
of each other"
Surprise. indignation, grief, agony,
flashed across his face, and seizing her
hands, he poured forth a torrent of re-
proaches. expostulations, and mad
passionate entreaties, fiercely anathe-
matizing his accursed pride, which had
kept him from her, anC seeing by her
face that though tortured by love, she
was immovable.
Farewell, Jack" she said hoarse-
ly; land remember, If we are ever to
meet or even to think of each other, it
must be when this love is dead and .
new one fills each heart" And turn
ing quickly, she tottered up the stairs
and threw herself upon the foor to
fight over again the old battle.
49, +%*+ +++*
Twenty years passed, and at brilli-
ant reception Grace Irving. with hap
py, love-lit eyes, leaning fondly on the
arm OF her tall young son, stood face
with Jack Trent. He started With sur
prise and unmistakable pleasure ~ she
held out her her hand In welcome.
And sho recognised with q thrill OF
gratitude that she could meet this man
without blush or the quickening of
pulse.
After warm. friendly inquiries he
said, looking searchingly in her face
Il am heartily glad that you have
kept your faith and that your vow has
brought you happiness.
"And youp" she asked eagerly.
"Thers sits my answer" he said
laughingly, pointing with sface full of
pride and tenderness to a sweet-faced
woman with her beautiful daughter by
her side. "Come over ard let me In
troduce you to my wife,"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
Making It Hard to Mind.

DR.. Mary A. Aren. in the Christian
Union relates the following:
A little girl was sent on an errand;
she found the family just sitting down
to tea. and was invited to share in the
meal.
mo, thank YOU said she, my
mamma don't like me to eat away
from home without her permission"
"Oh, she won't CARE said the hos
pitable hostess: "I'll take the RESPONSE
bility. and if she must whip somebody,
tell her to whip me-" Overborne by
persuasion, the child sat down and ate
with the family. Returning home. she
refused to eat her supper, saying she
was not hungry. Mamma knew that
her children were not troubled with
loss of appetite without cause. and with
some tender anxiety, asked. why are
you not hungry Don't you feel well?'
Then her experienced eye read in the
child's expressive face that this ques-
ton was temptation to subterfuge,
and she fastened to ask smother, which
should lead her to tell the truth:
What did you do at Mrs. Ellis 'se''
At once the himsy veil of deceit was
blown away from before the little girl s
vision, and she answered bravely:
why, mamma, they asked me to stay
to supper, and teased me. and Mrs.
Ellis said you should whip her, and,
mamma, l had hot biscuit, and two
kinds of cake. and cheese. and-and
Mrs. Ellis asked me if liked tea, and !
said yes, but you did not want me to
drink it. and she fixed some tea, and
said I should drink it,snd You wouldn I
know it; but didn't do that, mamma,
and l think folks have no business to
make it so hard for little girls 10 mind
their mothers.'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
An Old Mans story

There were half a-dozen old fellows
sitting on bench in 8 public park
talking upon various subjects, and f.
nally they began to tell stories a. to
the wonderful feats and presence of
mind they had witnessed. One old
gentleman told of the building of
mill down in York State, where num-
ber of upright posts had to be put into
aoout six feet of water, with the end
resting on the rocky bottom. In low
ering ono of these posts, the end be-
| came entangled in the coat-tail of q
man in boat, who was stcadying it,
| and took him to the bottom; but be-
fore he could get untangled, he was
pinned fast under nearly six feet of
water.
with wonderful presence of mind,"
| said the story teller, ''he slipped out
Of his coat and came up. His coat re-
mained under the post
A lean lank looking fellow who had
been listening came up; saying
That's a remarkable incident, but
nothing to what I saw right here in
Milwaukee Bay about thirty years
ago. :,
.'What was itp Toll usr' exclaimed
all the party at once.
"Well, you see the end of the pier
! over therep was out there in q boat
! with 8 friend We had started out for
a fish, and had taken our guns along
to shoot ducks, if any should happen
along, which was common thing in
those days. Well, we hadn't been there
long before l. in some way, lost my
powder-horn overheard, and it sunk in
thirty feet of water. There it lay on
the bottom in plain sight. My friend
said he would dive for it. I tried to
persuade him not to, but he was deter
mined. l noticed he didn't take of
his powder-horn. and before I could
call attention to it he was in the water
l waited about twenty minutes
Twenty minutes!" they all ex-
claimed.
"That's the exact time, my friends.
held my watch in my hand, and
timed him. After twenty minutes l
began TO get little nervous, and
looked over the side of the boat, and
what do you think saw"
II suppose your friend laid on the
bottom of the lake, drowned ven.
tured one.
mo; you are wrong. Here 10
where he showed his presence Of mind
and dirty, thieving disposition. There
be sat on the potion Of the lake, pour
ing the poweer out of my horn into his
| horn and whistlinp rhat'a what I
consider a remarkable incident of a
mans presence Of mind"
No reply was made by any of his
listeners, out each one quietly got up.
looking suspiciously at the story teller,
aud left him alone, master OF the sit
uatiOn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

Mrs. ELIZABETH DAVIS BANCROFT,
wife of Geo. Bancroft, the historian,
died at Washington, March 10th. She
was eighty-two years of age and had
long been in delicate health. She was
the daughter of Judge John Davis, the
first United States Judge Of the Dis
trict of Massachusetts appointed BY
President Washington, and by her first
marriage was Mrs. Bliss, wife Of the
law partner of Daniel Webster. Her
twin SONS by this marriage are Col.
Alexander Bliss, of Washington, and
MIR. William Bliss, of Petaluma, Cal.
Mr.. Bancroft was a widower with two
sons at their marriage, in 1887. A
daughter was born to them who died
in infancy. Mrs. Bancroft was q wom-
an of fine presence and charming con-
versational powers. She was bright,
almost fascinating in repartee, till very
near the end of life. She was charitable
and universally beloved. Judge Ban
croft Davis, reporter of the Supreme
Court, was her nephew and nearest
Washington neighbor. Judge John
Davis, of the Court Of Claims, Is hs1
gr.nd-nephsw.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

Mrs. BREWSTER, the late wife of ex-
Attorr ey. General Brewster, was most
beautiful woman, retaining in middle
age almost the beauty of youth, and
with her gray hair, the soft black eyes
and their long, curving lashes, and her
fine smooth skin, without a line or
wrinkle, showed to double advantage:
she not only had youthful face, but a
youthful heart and spirits, and all her
troubles and sad experience had never
altered her happy voice and laugh.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
They Left.

I venture (says a correspondent
to send you pure specimen of crush
ing, contemptuous scorn.
In our lunatic asylum at S-we had.
a few years ago, as medical super
intendent and general manager, .
pompous, self-sufacient old doctor
with very gushing manner and great
obsequiousness to any visitor whom he
might deem worth cultivating. 1t was
more than suspected that this paternal
and benevolent manner did not always
characterize his intercourse with tho
patients. but was donned only on state
occasions.
He had several hobbies, and would
bore visitor dreadfully with bis over
done politeness and unceasing strain
of talk about the institution, and bis
wonderful management thereof.
On one occasion, after having been
trotted all over the building to my
great disgust, as had called on bust.
ness, and my time was. precious, We
were approaching his own private
apartments, and on opening a door
discovered young woman of quiet
lady-like appearance seated in a small
parlor, and gazing through tho window
with fixed expression Of weary sad.
ness, on the beautiful view Of woods
and lawn and river without.
did not realize size was patient
and there was no occasion whatever
for the doctor to disturb her. He
SPOKE TO her, however, in bis blandest
way, no doubt with view Of properly
impressing me, and said,-
swell, Jane, and how are We feeling
this morning?'
She did not reply, but continued her
sad and touching gaze.
Herepeated the question, and added
In . coaxiDg manner
"Come. Jane, surely you know who
l am don't your
She dropped the arm which had sup
ported her head, turned slowly to look
At him, and said with sigh Of weary
seorn,-
Lob, yes; you-you are the urbane
and gentlemanly superintendent.
The doctor and left immediately.
HA
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

A WASHINGTON paper describes an
after-dinner dress seen in that city as
being composed of white Francaise
faille, brocaded with gold and silver
flowers; the underdress is of cream
lace mounted over gold Chantilly lace
or net draped with garland of short
bows in white satin ribbon. Pointed
bodice, trimmed lace over gold net and
gold and silver thistles, while at the
side of the skirt there is a long agrafe
of white and yellow Marguerites.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

Miss ABIGAIL BATES has died at
Scituate, Mass, aged 80. During the
War of 1912 she, with another woman,
induced the British invaders of Scitu-
ate to retreat by playing tife and
drum, which led the enemy to believe
that they were confronted by column
of Continentals
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
THE OLD WORLD

The london Globe announces tho
designations Of Mr.. Trevelyn, secretary
for Scotland, and Edward HeneaRe,
chancellor for duchy of Lancaster. for the
reason that they do not approve the policy
Mr.. Gladstone has outlined for Ireland.
Empereror William Of Germany was 50
years old on the 22nd and gave = grand
party in honor Of tho event.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

GEN. THOMAS B. VAN buren,, late
Consult to Japan, wrote an
elaborate report on Labor and Porce-
lain in Japan and before leaving for
home employed native artist to dec
orate twelve copies of this report
The painting is said to be marvel of
artistic skill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
FORTY NINTH CONGRESS


SESArE-March IS. Tho Senate appoint
ed Rev. ]. G. Butler, d. D., of Washington,
chaplain of that body. Senator Mcmillan
presented tho memorial of local Assembly
No. 57o7, Knights Of Labor, of xinnesota,
urRing the construction OF tho Henhopln
canal. He also presented . memorial Of
the Minneapolis meeting Of Friends urging
the passage Of bill to promote peace
among nations.
HousE-Aarch Is. Immediately after
reading the Journal the House adjourned
ont Of respect to Representative Hahn, who
died on the 14th.
8ExATE. March 16-Mr. Blair from the
committee on pensions reported bill for
the relief Of soldiers Of tho late war honor
ably discharged after six months service,
who are disabled aud dependent on their
own labor Tor support, and the deper dent
parents OF soldiers who died In tho service
or from disabilities contracted therein. The
bid s% esi month q
Senate 20 s came from the House. The
rest of tho session wss devoted to DISGUISE
ing presideDtfal lpreToGatdves. Aess1s. Cul.
Ion and DoIph, speaking against the Presi-
dents late message and Mr.. 4axey sustain
ing 1t.
HOrsI, March 16-Among the bills
introduced was one granting one years
salary TO the widow OF tho late vice
president Hendricks less the amount paid
during his lifetime; also . bill proposing q
constitutional amendment against
polygamy. 4 resolution making the
silver bill tho special order for tho next
three Saturdays and commencing April
6sh, making i the special order every day
after the morning hour until finally dis
posed Of was passed by 172 to g.. This
vote shows the certainty Of . free coinage
bill passing the house.
SENATE, March Ex-senator Hoar's bin
providing for the electoral count VA
passed. Mr. Edmunds- -Duskin resolutions
relative to the President, WsEs taken up.
A sharp tilt took plaos bstweon 4esn1.
Edmunds and B<ek, owing 70 NJ. Bscl
stating tbe following: 1v9yhody hsw
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

LA FRANCE announces that an in.
surance company of Barcelona has
paid the Queen Regent of Spain the
sum of 100000 francs, the insurance OF
her late husband, King Alfonso.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
4 Qaessts1.

The ladies Of Oberlin have debated
the question: Resolved, That the ex-
treme development Of the intellect
chills and destroys the a6ections."
W. hops the Obefliu girls WIN han1 On
to thGir 131oe3onaa sbeale2 Aee.G -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

A BERLIN paper commenting on the
supposed wish of France to attack
Germany, says: Germans WHO de-
sired to conciliate France will now
hope that Frenchmen may find the
opportunity they long for"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

JIMMY COSTELLO, q Pittsburgh boot
black, has invented wonderful pump,
combining the siphon and vacuum prin'
ciples, and has sold the patent for
S28.OOO.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

The Senate Commerce Committee ha
enlarged the subcommittee having in
charge the Eads Ship Railway bill by
adding Senators Frye and Keuna, both
opponents of the measure.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24
THE MAhkET6.

~ %Hr4F@Eo n ha.1Ss hs5d s5'fs % BID IN Nay g9s
Northern, 7s@78c bid.
s45e@t; 8 ssfsd; bsFsrs', sz:stta4'% ssfsd
Corn No: .. s2]<c asked. May, $40 bid.
oats No. 3 mixed, 500. bid, Sic asked
No. white Bic. bid.
Bari Barley e. No. =, +, SIC: %;t bid
Flax Seed 96. bid.
Baled hay, ~. 80 asked; timothy te25
Dressed beef, choice steers &c. q 71:
Butter, extra 21Q2sc. bid.
Cheese, log lie,
Eggs, extra lie asked.
Potatoes, 40c per bushsl bid.
LIZ ;s & s,sss ,o% g
A.W per 100. Hogs @3.009$S 30.
WHnAr-No. ] hard, cash, s71<c. bid for
81 No. 2 Northern, cash, TIC.
F1oUR-Patent In sacks hold at
$4,000 Is. In barrels. ~ @4.85; e5.45
GEO delivered at New England points
6 8I@5.60 delivered New York and Penn
sylvanis, points; bakers $s6l@8.75.
Wheat March 7o1<c: Nav S'A.
Corn, Mercn N4s NAV. o04c.
Oats, cash a., May. 30X.
Flax seed No. l. h.11k.
Pork, cash, 80 IS; May % 60 Q7Sx
Live Stock, Cattle S40kaA IS; HoRs
a3.oO@ 10; Sheep, t25095
DULUTH.
WH1AT-Cash No. hard a.: May esX:
No. Northern cash s6xc.
MILWAUKEE.
Whest-Cash, 7skc; May. sex.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

A CONNECTICUT paper enriches the
language with ''recentmost. 1t
means the latest.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-03-24

A CONNECTICUT editor celebrated his
marriage by printing his paper on rose
colored paper.