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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03
a New York snow STORM.

"A New York Snow Storm.
Rome, N. Y, August Sat 4:45 o'clock
this morning NOW began falling here,
the fall lasted shout five minutes. The
weather is extremely cold for this season
of the year.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03


Nathaniel e. r. Dawson, whom the
pre5Ieat has nominated to succeed MIR.
Ea on as commissioner of education, is o
NATIVE OF Selma, Ala, and is about fifty
i've years old. He is a lawyer by pro-
tession, G man of liberal education, and
has been for many years q prominent
and active factor in Alabama state poll
tics. Duling the wGr he held
several commands in the con-
fecarate service, and as a captain
in the fourth Alabama participated in
the first battle OF Ball Run. Dnr-
ing the last presidential campaign he
was chairman OF the democratic state
executive committee, and as such con-
Quoted the campaign in Alabama. -Four
ye RS ago he was q candidate for the
goyernorship, but failed to receive the
nomination, and this year passed
through the same experiences, although
he went into the convention with the
largest number of delegates. He was
not q candidate for the commissioner
sh p of education, but his name was
urged upon tho president by Mi. David
|son' who represents the Selma district,
and by other members of the Alabama
delegation.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03
Grand Arntx Parade.

Fan Francisco. August s-dSince early
morning the streets ofthe city have been
throngsd with people trying to secure
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03
Ilg ! grssa aad 1akptaiag

j !ss Church. III a letssr to the Dead
Woo Pioneer, says his resignation was
nlae N the presidents hand five
weei ago, and was neither demanded
or B. Fgssted by the administration,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03
oE.oAep.

Chicago, Aug. 8.
WHEAT-Jlosed weak lower than yesterday.
Dash TAX; September 74h October rs 5-18.
CoRN-WeaEer, Cash t3M; September IL Sic;
October As s-16.
oArs-Easier. Cash 27ss; September G3S;
October 20 11-16.
RYE-h2M.
BARLEY -62A,
FLAxstw -s1.l3A.
TIMoTHY-Prime s2.0502,B nominal.
WEtsRY-$1,a5.
PoRK-Weak, lower. Cash s9.I5; September
$685.; October $3.50.
~LAnD-Easier, Gath, SO, y; September $685.
October S7.Co.
HoGs-Receipts 1900. Active, finn. No
material change. Prices Light 81, 2585.0o; rough
packing $4,000, 20; mixed and heavy packing
and shipping. 81, SGG5.20.
CATTLE-Receipts 8,4Go, Steady; beeves $3.50
94 30; butchers s2.250s. J; re xans $a.5C@S.Ga.
MJawAD K.
Milwaukee. Aug. 8.
WaEAr-Easy. Cash6 TAX September 7Ba.
CoRN-Lower. No. 2, 1875.
OATs-Dull. No. 2, 27M.
RYR-NominaI, H.
BARLEy-Higher, No.2 September 62h.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03

good places to see the grand parade OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic, which
takes place to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03

o., John D. Wilkins, fifth infantry,
was etired Monday by ope alton Of law
havi'g arrived at the age of sixty four
Lest. Dol. George Gibson, third
infa Try. will probably become colonel
Of t.! fifth.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03

Tue Mark Lane Express, in its weekly
review of the British grain trade says:
Unsettled weather and cod nights have
retarded crops. Sunshine is needed
badly. Sellers are obtaining an adj
vance OF 6d@ls on wheat. In foreign
wheats trade is duh and dragging, but
prices are maintained Flour has been
duIi owing to the large arrivals. Maize
wa steady. Mixed American spot is
rather dearer. Grinding barleys IRE 8
cd lower. Oats are in fair demand and
STEADY. There were twelve arrivals and
one sale, namely one cargo of No Gal
tornia which sold at Sis I'd. Three car
goes were withdrawn and nine remain,
Tires Oregon. three Chillan, one Califor-
niao, one Canadian and one New Zea-
lard. Trade forward has been active.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03

A ny officers say that the charges
flee against Fitz John Porter with the
seer sary OF war by Gen. Phillip st.
Geo ae Cooke cannot amount to any.
thin (, as the statutes of Limitation pre-.
vail 10 military as we'll es common law.
The oifense with .hich PorSer is oharg-
ed Vas committed IL 1862, shortly before
his dismissal from the army, and Cooke
has had not an opportunity 10 have
them Investigated, as Porter has not
been in the army. Now that he has been
restored Gen. Cooke has come to Wash.
ton TO stir up the old scandal, bat it ia
probable that no notice will be taken
of Il,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-03

Mars. Cleveland's marriage certificate
will, when it is finished, be a very inter-
esting document. 1t rests on q bed of
blu velvet IN an alligator porto 10
abog ge.ve inches lo4g and eight wide.
In ina upper loft hand corner of the
GER itieete is a very pretty picture of the
whte house, drawn by o. L. Pruden, the
p~re7ident's assistant secretary. The
cel acat5 issued by DIR. Sunderland in
the portfolio is now being sent around
to I'll who Were present at the wedding
THAI they may sign it as witnesses.
Several of the men bars of the cabinet
ono the members OF their families who
saw the wedding have already signed it.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
FRUIT AND FLOWERS
rhs state mortlcaitarsi society Wnl Meet
wffh Capital Grange al North Ian
Lansing N~xt Month.

Secretary Gardsld. Ut the State Horticul-
mral society Is distributing programmes
f8r the summer meeting of che society,
wllcA xiu Occur at thr ball of Capital
grange. Nor.h lansing Tuesday aud
wednesday. June d and l5. The pro-
zramme lsa very Interesting one among
tas subjects for discussion being straw ber-
r-s far Market and f1r Home Use, Rasp-
berries. -Bltcxaerries Grapes Chef
RES. .Cuclmhers The State Fair.
What Can hor-icuiIarists Do For IT, elc.
Wfh tle programme or scheme OF
Ioa.cs" The announcement is maize that
-flls meeting . held In acceptance Of an
invitation from Capital Grange. and viii
continue through the day, Wednesday the
lfth. and close with an evening session.
The aeadquar1efs Of the Executive Board
viii oe Ar the Hudson House. The semi
centeuuia. celebration Of Michigan admls-
si1n az state inlo the Union vii occur on
fhe ifth 0l jane. and our meeting Is ar
ranged t0 follow closely. So that the
lnrfiellfurists may take in both entertain
ments ar tls same trp. It j. desirable that
delegates bring samples of fruits that are
rlpe a. llls season, as aeli a. packages aud
any horucu.tlr.sts c0nfrlvances that may
b. af interest For raii ~ay rates aud other
information address Secretary Garfield. of
firirI Rapids
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
rAKINa HIs oWN MEDICINE
Ia. I1asrsisssr Iatsrstsvsea -Clfy hdit0F
dasfsrd. "a tn Free Fress
n4ae - f4Ik

3 tfs~ar u .-s.-i ~ Detroit IS here for
~ ts. LA
= - 80
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nrre dad "a see aim thsl tle staff ~ lle
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a.s.l.a Pc blck lma-ediatelg after ile 1e
r..-- f .r- Detroit TItes af NlIel ls Has
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days lie .s tr tl17ilrut -t -i-1 H9t'-t
Press CIll1. aa.l = rsslga esd a. one 0l The
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a"N' -a-1 - t
le.al .u lle state 4ld ~as ae f-si1n can
.l.fste f.r -esretarg 20 the Senate at the
f....... -..l.t.,-. u...,f4
'l ro4f-r pave Hren e.re.FA '' t-F l'.-''D
-'a INC ---. ii'-s tee- pa poser Ho''
Ar Ne ' iaA4i-ii. A-'H' i' 5"e u .-le -.
la-erf-e~-ra -n - c---ail. ana 'as- evening
iepofpef i'f the itit''-A A'i p 'Al- az
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
THE WOOD CARvERs.
Tbsy VIII Sot ~srk stors fosn Eisa
Hours Per D-y ExssPt IN C-ss ef
Urgent Sscss.ity.

Atss regular meeting o. tne Wood Car
gers association. lzst evening the toll0~ ing
prean6l ana resolution Sele adopted
WHERsAs Tue National Wood C.rveFs
ASSOCIATION II the United States have il-
sfructed their members t1sE they are pro-
hlhited iIoul increasing tiie hours oi labor.
al=i
WHEaEts Cargers have adopted and are
worGlng ou the eisbt-h0ur system. tbsreiore
Rssals-f That we The wood earfers oi
The city u Grand Rapids being nenoera
ol and governed bF. Use National assocla-
zion. declare that We sil not deFlafe
from the eight hour wors day 81
long as there Is carver remaining
Idle in tbe ciy. and then only
iu case of the urgent necessities 0f our
employers. and 10 order 10 make such over
time undesirable 90 the employers, ~e shall
demand three hours pay for each tro
hours Work ia access ~ eight hours per
day
There are dffy- four careers Ia the city
and hfiy-one OF them are members of The
association The president. Richard Fyie
and secretary James Cove. were Instructed
70 present each of the furniture companies
ot the ciry copy OF tile constitution and
bylaws OF the association.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
Iha Cnncarf

The concert given by Friedrich Bros last
night was a very fire affair. and their large
music hall was crowded to It's utmost
capacity.
IL is well known That when this firm
undertake 20 do anvthiug il l. always done
in irsi-ciass shape, 50 itis hardly necessary
10 say that the prdgraWnfe was an excellent
one and rendered IA. . manner highly ap-
preciated bv esery ons of the large audience
4 Grand operaf Weges piano was used on
reputation of this make dNiustruments
Extensive improtements have been made,
both iu the store and music ball and 10 j.
now. without doubt. the finest store 0f the
kind in Western Michigan The stock 0l
musical instruments aud sheet mssiJ i.
complete. and the store = in every respect
one which Grand Rapids people will be
urnud of
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday Of this
week viii positively conclude the EXHIBIT
lions 0f the wonderful Automatic EKposi-
ton In Grand Rapss The public should
heed This notice and em 3race the only op-
perfume ooes.oA thAy vi doubtless ever
have 90 eoisy he sVaudest greatest and
most inteiiesft sSst in fae Rorld life
and nature ietiof eftn such beautiful de-
signs. artistic sFrro1udings of taste and
finish beyond lomralfson. and the unpar-
sNe.ed complications ~ The most ingenious
character make this automatic exhibit fhe
wonder 90 scientists and marVeis ~ the age
II anybody shou'i mics the opportunity 20
see these rare and fove' inventions if vii
assureily De = serio1s and recoverable loss.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

The Democratic Senators in the Ohio
Legislator committed an unpsrdonable
n'1nder when they ran s~sv from their
oHcis ipt.es in order to leave fbe Re-
pueiea without qaorum and prevent
fhe partisan seizure 3f finr Senatorial seats
ard their bestowed on defeated Republican
candidates Neu Fort World
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

The proposition CD hsFe the people elect
tv0 ~ three vice Presidents instead ~ one e
cslCu sfet g. make the Pres Dental Office
more brrdens0rae than ever. 20 sav nothing
sbont fhe ,sf-sss phi1h it g liable fo Il 20 .
hesd ~ the fcsef ia exciting campaigns
one tsii is soout sH fast the average Pres
iienr8. 80 rii besr - Cstclss Hrafd
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Anarcbis, spies. of Chicago deGantlv
prol.Nms fhat he is opposed % al avs
which maY account for the fact hat he IS
safely locked up where the mosquitoes
won 3 worry him However. if Spies is op-
posed fo ai laws that may he why IN laws
sre Opposed t0 Spies Pha1i. istia Press
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

The workingmen OF America have too
much common sense to be affected bT Nost's
twaddle. They have brains and brains
cannot digest such fools food.-Nc,0. York
{ferrLf
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Miss frankie Folsom was second in her
graduating class and yet. Notwithstanding
She civil services reform rules. she Is % be
promoted % the first place Within the Eft ~
The Presiient-C -CiHcinn1a Comnsrci1i G4.
-lffr
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

When IL comes 10 giving bail 10 get out Of
jail the Anarchist finds that little accu m
u.ated property in the hands Of a friend is a
good thing - Chicago Inter Ocean.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
FOYER AND roorLIGHr.

Legrand Pelrce, Of this city, who viii be
known 0n the stage as Almy Legrand, has
returned from New York, whittier he went
to consul, his playwright, Fred Marsden,
In reference % the new cOmedy Patent
Rights" with which Mr. and Mrs. Peirce
propose % take the road next summer.
Mr. Peirce. as our readers know, in years
agone was comedian and for a time was
with the Berger Family doing he business
that made Sol smith Russell famous.
lie has conceived some very happy ideas
which be has embodied in play, and Mr.
Marsden has arranged the piece for the
stage Patent Rights is certainly taking
urle. and with rgrands known ability as
a comedian and Mrs. Peirce's talents as a
vocalist. there is no reason why the new
venture should not be a success. Ii is
probable the season will begin in this city
ia September next.
A. b. Anderson of Washington, will
prob ,bly manage Florence Molinelh, the
young Colorado tragedienne. next season.
She made her debut with Salvini as Juliet,
and she is said to be very clever and
beautiful woman.
Lillian Olcott will summer abroad and
Worth will make her a costly wardrobe for
next season starring tour. She will take
up The Lady Of Lyons" "Pygmalion and
Galatea, Romeo and Juliet" next season.
Helen Dauvray viii produce Bronson
Howards neS play at The Lyceum theatre,
New York. next December. The scenery
and setting Of the play will be very elabor-
ate and cost a great deal Of money.
Robert B Mantel will pass the summer
in scotland when be comes back he will
dramatically ask ''the guild guh' To hand
him "a sphuue,' and call every girl be
meets "a bonny lassie.
Mary Anderson season viii close az the
star theatre in New York. Ham Griffin
viii swimmer al Long Branch, and has laid
in a ues barl Of tine cut to present to visit
ing critics.
Upwards Of dfy prominent theatrical
managers have desk room at Hal :. Tay-
lors new Managers Exchange in New
York Hal is growing phat and prosper
ous
The shadows Of a Great City" will be
at Montreal tomorrow night. andthe season
will BE- extended until June 10. Helen Rand
has replaced Edna Carey to the cast.
Tis said by actual count that four hun
dred bald.beads we're counted at the Four
teenlh-st theatre Monday night last, when
Lydia THOMPSON showed her shanks.
Lawrence Barrett wiii spend the summer
at Coha-sef Mass. hshinsand bathing.
Msrgaret Msther closed her season last
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Detroit is going TO have a splendid ice
the late John ]. Bagley. The fountain was
willed some years ago, and although it is
not vet erected, it will be. / wonder if the
fall benefits of such a fountain are appre-
ciated in Grand Rapids We have a poor
water for drinking supply at the best, and
during warm weather an ice-water fountain
would be Godsend. IL would not cost
much beyond the ice and a filter II would
seem as if the city could afford to provide
one. If not, a subscription from private
individuals would secure one in short order
7 hope 20 see IL accomplished.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
PRESS PRATTLE.


If Martin Irons will kindly crawl under
the bed nobody will pull him out.-Phiiddel-
phi0 Tunes
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Some weeks ago Mr.. II. Baker. travelling
salesman for Buckley Lemon Il Hoops.
and residing al No. 2l2 Spring-st.. this city,
vas taken down with severe attack Of in
hammstory theumatism- Several doctors
were called IN. bar under their treatment he
rapidly grew worse until al tae end II three
weeks he we suffering terribly. His pain
Mas ~ great bat Tor four nights himself or
wife, ngd not Aosed their eyes in sleep Al
this \sAse II the case DR. ". IL Ross WAS
sent ftr Nte began his treatment by admin
isteriIA hksystematic remedies, and IN just
nine hbIFs fgOm the time the Doctor arrived
the pauent vent "a sleep and slept soundly
all night The following day he was able
% be up aud around the house, in two DAYS
he was on the streets, and IN one week was
entirely cured and attending 10 his business
As usual This cure is not an exceptional
one, bat one of great many OF the remark
able cures effected bv DR.. Ross systematic
remedies The testimonials that have been
published from time % time IN the city pa
pers are bonaiide, reliable ones, and from
people living right in our midst.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

The infant terrible has been at it again.
Thursday evening mama and papa dined
out and 10 Ko went along. All his life long
he has dined at hotels, and knows all about
napkins, finger bowls, etc When the guests
had been seated at the table and a brief
silence ensued Ko-KO startled everybody by
holding up his napkin and bawling out:
MA, Ma what are all these little towels
for2"
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

q sr~ss great hsni saaea7s A. rawsrs'
srers hrr-p s1nsk k~rgv sran.nz. Ias that
sntsressns fse . 4 65rraseo.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
IN THE STATE.

Our stock embracing everything the
the trade We giving patrons
only very large
becoming great
shall add Novelties from time time, and
will always aeas find pleasant and interesting
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Speaking Of betting it is queer what a
propensity for that doubtful amusement the
average American possesses. / recollect
one forceful example of it that occurred
recently in crockery and glassware store.
\ young clerk was seated on the top of a
step-ladder carefully wiping Sevres china
bowl, when a friend entered.
How are yOu-say, what makes you SO
careful OF that little china thing2"
IL have 10 be careful; it is very valuable
and a slight pressure will crush it,
responded the clerk.
"Ah, pshaw, / don't believe it,
1T is so, nevertheless"
BAH
You don't believe it? growing excited
I'll bet you five dollars,'
''Ill take you"
"Well, then, look here" and the rash
clerk gave the costly bowl pinch and il
was shattered 10 atoms. The friend looked
surprised, laid a five dollar bill on the top
of a plebeian crockery teapot and walked
out. and the smart young clerk lived on two
meals a day for a month to pay for that
bowl.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

There has been a haud-orgau going about
town the past TAO days operated by 4
greasy Frenehmen The top OF ihe organ
is covered with a bright green cloth. Yes
reriay a citz-a from somewhere up Ina the
piueries struck town. and by the time be
aud the organ met Tie citizen was hilarious.
His eve caught the green cloth and 70 hia
it suggested a new idea and that idea vas
gambling. He evidently took the layout
Tor a nomadic roulette fake. Balancing on
his heels in front Of the organ he produced
"a half dollar and tossed 1t on the green
cloth The organ-grinder gave the handle
a.w hirl aud the organ eraitted a shrek, and
ia e delighted man graspel the coin and
transferred il 20 his pocket.
" Lost .hicI. lost, that time said the
woodsman and another coin followed the
hnL
Again the organ shrieked and the grinder
pocketed the silver with flourish Of his
hat and grin.
Lost lhicl. id lost agin; er here S
mother. and third coin sparkled in the
sunlight or the green cloth for moment
before 10 disappeared. Another and another
followed until six half dollars were jingling
in the organ-grinder's pocket, and then the
man leaned forward, and 10 tone OF in
tense curiosity, yelled in the ear Of the
amazed Frenchman:
SHAY hicl shay, what in -, - -,
nation We call yer game, anyhow
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23
The Idler About Town.

fancy that G-4at Bzpids ministers must
lee exceedingly e3ol biooded. a Ahy should
they object aesalse people All in-lst apon
gsins ~ tie Lake ~ q ofa.hug bet ssuday for
breath II fresh country air, and the cooling
Influences u the greea. shady trees. and tie
a.arm1r 9f Gle waters 90 The sands Tins
IS satunl.v night. and Indications al point
a9 q sefy aafm lay tomorrow. aud nope
taere all not be minister v h8 wil drone
tareash 8 sermon on tue uaholaess of .
Etiie recreation AS f9r self Z shall seek
che coolest spot I can cod. and spend TIE
hours To lileuess and day dreams unui the
hour of toil begIns again. as lAe shades oi
evening fall ! wish these orthodox peo-
l'e after they have been to church would
t0 Che same it is So much better and more
comforting than anti-bilious pills.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

A. b. Anderson, of Washington, will
probibly manage Florence Molineli, the
young Colorado tragedienne next season.
She made her debut with Salvini as Juliet,
and she is said to be a very clever and
beautiful woman.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

The shadows Of a Great City will be
at Montreal tomorrow night, and the season
will BE- extended until June 10. Helen Rand
has replaced Edna Carey in the cast
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Tis said by actual count that four hun
dred bald-heads we're counted at the Four
teenih-st theatre Monday night last, when
lydia THOMPSON showed her shanks.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Upwards Of ify prominent theatrical
managers have desk room at Hal :. Tay-
lors new Managers Exchange in New
York Hal is growing phat and prosper
ous.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-23

Lillian Olcott will summer abroad and
Worth will make her a costly wardrobe for
up The Lady Of Lyons" "Pygmalion and
Galatea, Romeo and Juliet" next season.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-07-28
SELECT SIFTINGS.


Shakespeare refers to America in ''Thc
Comedy of Errors" act 3, scene 9; to
Mexico in ''The Merchant of Venice, ("
act 1, scene 3, and to Bermoothes or
Bermudas in 1.-THE Tempest" act /,
scene 2.
A miner of Bodie, Cal, has dog which
is constantly wandering about in a gold
mine with his master. The latter re-
Gently gave the dog thorough washing,
and then carefully panned out the muddy
water. The dog assayed $23.17 in fine
gold.
The United States leads the world in
point of height of building The princi-
pal heights of monument, 800 feet; Co
logne Cathedral, $50; Rouen Cathedral,
400; great pyramid Of Egypt, well-known
structures are as follows: Washington,
47S; Cathedral of Strassburg, 400; Ca
thedral of Vienna, 452; Saint Peters of
Rome, 433; Capitol, Washington, 2SS;
spire of the Invalides, 344.
If the teller of French bank has
doubts as to the honesty of an unknown
customer, he does not trust to his men,
ory to recall the features of the person
he suspects, but calls on science to pro-
tect the bank He gives private signal
to the cashier and that responsible Off
Ger, while the teller is in the act of
making payment, brings the photo
graphic camera conveniently placed be-
side him, but invisible to the customers)
to bear upon the unsuspecting party, and
on leaving the bank he leaves proof of
his identity after him without in any de-
gree being conscious of the fact.
A spider, as shown by an estimate by
means of actually weighing it and then
confining it in cage, ate four times its
weight for breakfast, nearly nine times
its weight for dinner, thirteen times its
weight for supper, finishing up with an
ounce, and at s o'clock P. NJ, when re-
leased, ran off in search of food. At
this rate, man weighing 100 pounds
would require the whole of fat steer
for breakfast, the dose repeated with the
addition of half-a-dozen well-fattened
sheep for dinner and two bullocks, eight
sheep, and four hogs for supper, and
then, as lunch before going to his club
banquet, he would indulge in about four
barrels of fresh fish.
There are Creole remedies for headache,
which, by reason of their savage sim
plicity, seem worthy of an African origin.
These chiefly consist in applications to
the forehead, temples, or head of fresh
leaves, which are changed as soon as the
leaf begins to dry or wrinkle up. Leaves
of the wild plantain are very popular Tor
this method of cure; fig leaves, elder
leaves, and orange leaves are also used.
But the orange leaf is usually smeared
with lard before being applied. Another
remedy is to pour little hot water,
mixed with laudanum, into the ear.
Wild plantain leaves, dipped in cold
water, are very often used also to allay
Inflammation of the eyes, when the fresh
skin of a certain fish, or the excellent
egg poultice, is not Immediately procur-
able