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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-06-06

DIR. Defontaiue, the medical officer at
tached to the French foundry at Creu-
got, recently cited several cases OF "snn-
stroke" from electric furnaces used at
these works to fuse refractory ores and
weld metals. The luminosity OF the fur
mace is expressed as of 100000 candle
power, or more, and though persons
standing in this intense glow feel no I'M
usual heat, they become conscious OF
acnte pain, and for on hour or two after
ward experience a burning sensation aud
pain in the neck, face and forehead.
their skin, at the same turning coppery
red. Although it is customary to pro-
tect the eyes with dark glasses, the
spectator is blinded for several minutes
in broad daylight, and for nearly an
hour afterward the landscape appears oil
a saffron color. The eyes feel gritty also,
the lachrymal glands are stimulated, and
sleeplessness, with headache. sometimes
results. In ordinary sunstroke it ii
usual to blame the solar heat; but In
this case there is little or no heat, and
the effect is apparently due to the in
tensity Of the light.
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Now An.cdotes of Grant.

Aropos OF "reminiscences concerning Gen
Grant 10 this, which comes from his old
home In Galena.
Gen. Smith, ono Of the old residents Of the
place, was at dinner one day, before the war
was fairly inaugurated. when servant an
nounced.
Some one to see you, SIR"
"a gentleman, Jamesf'
swell, no, sir; he's just a common man. l
gave him chair in the hall.n
The common mani was the tanner Grant,
the future commander In chief of the army
of America.
A few years later two gentlemen called ON
young man who was located in Chicago
boarding house. Two pieces of pasteboard
were sent to his room; ON one was written In
pencil the name u. 8. Grant The other
bore the cognomen of Gen. Grants friend
and chum, J. Russell Jones.
The young man on whom Gen. Grant was
calling was Eugene Smith, the son of Gen.
Smith, Of Galena. The common man's'
name was then foremost In the world.
At one time the ladies Of certain church
in Galena gave a series of tea parties for
some charitable organization. Mrs. u. 8.
Grant belonged to the church circle, but
would not give the tea party.
~ haven't whole set of china In the
house, she said In excuse, land will not
ask company TO eat of broken or nicked
dishes Detroit Free Press,
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No Longsr pepena.n. on Na.ure.

One thing to be borne In mind In renec-
tions upon our future Is that modern cities
are to an unprecedented extent artificial prod
ucts, the work Of mems genius and energy.
Formerly nature decided where q great city
could grow up, and high civilization was
possible only on the sea coast or on the banks
Of great rivers. Now man has subjugated
nature to such an extent that he is, compare
lively speaking, independent Of her whim
and caprice IL natural waterways fail,
he may construct artificial waterways, and
even without the aid Of navigation at all a
city may spring up In the heart of con-
tinent.
Berlin, nearly the size Of New York, Is in
the center Of great open plain on the con-
tinent OF Europe, and may be regarded as o
work Of art. Only by canals can navigable
rivers be reached, while the modern iron
highway, tho railroad, still moro an artificial
product, is a far more important element In
developing Berlin, which has become an Inn
portant railroad center. II Ii the will Of man
which has made Berlin moro important than
the seaports Bremen and Hamburg. Baitt
more Sun.
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THE CAUSES or Murism.
Why the Mute Does Not Use the Organs
of SPECIFICATIONS Case.


Ordinary mutism is not due to any defect
in the vocal organs. but to deafness, either
born with the person or occurring so early as
to preclude learning to talk. The mute does
not use the organs Of speech simply because
he does not know how. Talking is really a
very complex process, and involves much
knowledge and more training.
But mutism may also be caused by laryn-
geal disease, or by paralysis of the nerves
that work the vocal chords, SO that it is iru-
possible to bring them together. This is
known es aphonia Somewhat resembling
this, yet wholly distinct from it, is what is
called aphasia, an affection of a certainSpart
of the brain, which takes from the patient,
who may have perfect vocal organs and enjoy
all the other powers Of his mind, the power
to use words. Sometimes the loss Is com
plete, and sometimes words can be uttered,
but SO unintelligently as to make nonsense.
Perhaps mere s'yes' or ''non comes out ON
every attempt TO speak. Another form Of
mutism is of hysterical origin. This does
not mean that it is feigned, any more than
the terrible spasms Of some historical
patients are feigned In the hystarical there
is singular instability OF the nervous sys-
tenn. The slightest cause often sets up the
widest disturbance of the whole nervous ma
chinery.
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
gives the case of a shoemaker, whose nervous
system had been injured by the use Of alcohol
from his boyhood. Having spent the night
in the gutter after drunken debauch, he
was taken to the hospital, where he was tor
mented by countless Authorizations of sight.
Then his power of speech gradually failed,
until 1t was wholly lost. He at length fully
recovered his bodily health and became quite
rational. But he remained absolutely mute,
and the Officials, after the most thorough
testing, were satisfied that there was no de-
ception in the case Indeed, he was exceed
ingly anxious to return to his home, but was
detained only because of his mutisrn. He
was finally dismissed In this condition. But
may at any time suddenly recover his power
of speech, under some exciting cause.
Still another form of mutism results from
some insane delusion which impels the
patient to keep silent. Though the vocal
organs are perfect he may refuse to speak
for months or years. Youths Companion.
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Not worth a Sacrifice.

people buy everything except books"
said the author of Queen Money! "They
draw the line at that extravaganza. Say q
book costs 81, S150, $5-nobody can afford
such an outlay. They will wait six months
to get soiled copy from library-will
humiliato themselves to the last degree to
borrow it--meanwhile, will spend $40, $40,
$50, $40, 500 and S5O0for greenhouse plants
or cut flowers; they will purchase trumpery
dishes for tables and walls-adorn their own
persons with dead birds, feathers, bits of tin
sci, glass; they will eat, drink and be merry;
take pains to crafty TO the fullest every
sordd, material and sensual inclination they
feel. But booksl--books are out of the ques-
ton. Books, representing, as they do, not the
material but the indestructible essence of
human life and art are not worth making q
sacrifice for 1.-THE Argonaut.
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Seeds of Great age.

1t has been claimed that the seeds taken
from ancient Egyptian tombs are capable Of
growth, but proof Of the claim 10 lacking. 1t
has been demonstrated, however, that seeds
Of very great age are still capable Of devel-
opment. Raspberries have been raised from
the seed taken from tho stomach of man
who was buried near the time Of the Emperor
Hadrian, and seeds taken from the founda-
tions Of one OF the Oldest houses In Paris GER
minated and proved to be the seeds Of a
plant indigenous to that soil. San Francisco
Chronicle
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NEW YoRKs wlNrra GARDEN.



Vegetables for the Metropolis.
Bermuda, the winter paradise of the guide
books, possesses deeper interest for the ma
jority of New Workers than as a pleasure
resort alone. 1t supplies the wealthy with
fresh vegetables in winter. There are a
thousand who eat Bermuda potatoes, Ber-
muda onions and Bermuda beets to one who
goes TO bask in the genial climate Of the
island. Although the Bermudas are In about
the same latitude as Charleston, the prox
unity OF the Gulf Stream gives them warm,
moist climate that wonderfully stimulates
vegetation. The soil Is very rich, and all
conditions combine to make the islands the
most perfect garden spot in the world. The
statistics of the production Of the Bermudas
are something startling.
The principal island Of the group Is shaped
somewhat like the letter s, and is only
twenty-five miles long, following its curves,
or eighteen miles as the crow flies. At its
widest part the distance across the island Is
only one and half miles The total area is
1888 acres, of which not over 400 acres
are cultivated. The remainder Is made up
Of rugged hillsides and timhen land. The
soil suitable for gardening lies In pockets
and basins, and the largest plots cultivated
do not exceed four acres each. So prolific
are tho 400 acres that the wants of the
population Of IS, 900 people are supplied, and
in one year produce valued at over $500, 600
was exported
Tho island Is divided into small farms Of
from twenty to thirty acres each The land
Is valued at from $50 to $3.50 per acre, and
farms of twenty five acres with good dwell
ing and outbuildings rent for $500 year. A
little over half Of the population are negroes.
The whites first came to the island from
Virginia, but have been largely increased
by English settlers in recent years. Fruits
and grain are raised for home consumption,
but the chief occupation is vegetable grow
ing. The Bermuda onions, which are cele-
brated for their mild flavor large size and
handsome appearance; are planted in hot
beds in October. In December they are
transplanted In the open fields and the first
bulbs are shipped to this market about the
middle Of March. The potatoes and beets
are planted inDeC ber and january. Some
of the roots are pulled and shipped as early
as the first of March, and by the end OF tho
month these vegetables are at their best. The
tomato crop is planted In December, set out
In January, and ripens from the middle of
March until June The largest production
In any one year was In 1882 The average
value Of the crop exported Is 500, 600 Ninety
per cent OF all the produce shipped comes to
New York.-New York Mail and Express.
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"Talk about the responsibility of train
dispatcher said a man in the waiting room
of the Palmer house; "if you want to see a
man who has ON his shoulders responsibility
far exceeding that Of any train dispatcher In
tho country look over there. That young
man is the room clerk of this hotel It is his
business to assign rooms TO guests; he must
know when room is vacant and when it is
occupied. Can you not at once see what a
fearful responsibility rests upon himl What
II he sends late and sleepy arrival to IA room
already occupied9 What if-well, 1t is not
necessary for me to enlarge upon the horrible
possibilities. No wonder the room clerk,
though young and strong, Is getting look Of
care on his face and a few gray hairs in his
head Chicago. Herald.
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Tho Man who DOME Understand.


1t is too much to ask of a narrow headed.
no stomached, thin Joined man that he should
get inside men and women who struggle day
in and day out, SG5 days in every year, and
awake early on New Years morning with
tho same necessity before them and the same
impulse prodding them behind to gain that
for which the Apostle prayed-their daily
bread" "Give u.s." said that great master Of
affairs; "give US this day our daily bread. ,
Imagine man whose sisters and brothers,
whose cousins and aunts combined him to
make a quintupled millionaire, striving to
understand this heart born petition, this
nervous prayer from weeping eyes, from 10
hungry stomach and from loving heart,
-'giye US this day. not next week, not next
year. not some time when we are hungry, but
give us o God, this day our daily bread."--
Joe Howard in New York Graphic.
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A woman,s Charms

Soon leave her, when she becomes VIC
tim to any one of the various disorders
and peculiar weaknesses that are pecu-
liar to the fair sex. The condition Of tens
Of thousands of women to-day Is pitiable
in the extreme; they are weak, bloodless
creatures, prey to mental anguish and
bodily pain; in word, "broken-down, !"
from any Que Of numerous causes. To
this unhappy multitude we strongly urge
the use of DR.. Perce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, an infallible. world-famed remedy,
for all female Irregularities and weak :
nesses,' aud which restores the worst suf'
ferer to vigorous health, and reinvests her
with ali the charms of figure, face aud
complexion, that receive such willing
homage from man.
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A number Of birds unknown to our
ornithologists, have made their appear
ance Ia the trees and gardens OF this
city. They are about the size Of a canary
bird and somewhat resemble them IN
shape, but are of brilliant and varied
plumage. Some are black with scarlat
breast and wings; others are green and
purple with yellow markings; others
with black heads and spot colored bod
les. Quite number Of goldfinches are
among the number, They have evident
ly been carried out of their latitude by
some strong currents Of wind. Trenton
Emporium.
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IMMORTALITY.

Welcome the tribute sometimes Fortune steals
From YOUTHS exchequer to enrich old agei
What ample pension freely forth she deals
TO gid with glory his gray oquipage,
While DER Times trick slow roll his charios
wheels.
Then heavens gate enter. He, his heritage
OF life receiving, breaks the sacred seals
High privilege sole given to saint and sagei
Life we're but ashes, and one holocaust, 4.
Ii no fair future welcomed from its goal,
No gate swung open TO admit us--lost
Were all compauonship. and blank the SOUL
All, dead to all life holds and knows its own,
II Youth survive not and uphold its throne.
"A. Bronson Aicott.
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An IrreparabIe Loss.

at Is my sad and solemn duty to inform
you, madam no said, gently, ''that your
husband has just met with violent DEATH"
After the first outburst OF grief was over,
the widow dried her eyes and said:
"Ah, me, death must come sooner or later
to all Of us Was poor John run over by a
wagonF'
'No, madam; he committed suicide"
Then the widows grief was pitiable to see.
"Great heavensl" she sobbed. convul-
siyely, "that will invalidate the life insur-
ance policy. All, shall ever become recon
ciled to my irreparable lossl'--The Epoch.
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photorraphs 70 sunplant incoming.

In the opinion of some competent judges
Photographic processes are to supplant etch-
ings as a means of reproduction. This has
already gone 80 far that in Paris several
clever etchers have taken up work upon pho
tograyure or similar plates, and in London
the Print Sellers association, which has for
mally recognized photographers, despite the
complaints Of Professor Herlsomer, reports a
rapid increase in the sale of Photographic
prints. New York Tribune.
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How College Graduates Succeed.

OF some 1000 graduates from collegiate
institutions, seventy-fye only make for
themselves a name and prominence In their
calling. About 200, having business qualifl-
cations, become rich by their practice and
by judicious investments. Four hundred
abandon, in whole or In part, their profess
sion for some more lucrative business; and
the balance struggle with mediocre ability
for bare subsistence and a wearying effort
to keep up an appearance before the people.
Pacific Record.
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The EIevaIor. u london.

The 'Iiftso Of tho Hotel Monopole, Lon
don, are worked by water from the mains Of
ono of the hydraulic power companies, Of
which number are established in England.
By them water under pressure is carried be-
meath the streets and delivered to consumers.
at fixed rates. After doing the work required
Of 1t the water is returned to the central sta
tions Of the companies there TO be used over
again Home Journal.
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Tho Head waiter.

"Will you please tell me the name of the,
landlord of this hotelln asked Saratoga.
guest Of the head waiter.
'.De name oh de landlord, sahs H'm-de,
name OBJ de landlord -sorry, sab, but do.
name Of de gem'man hab 'scaped me fer do
moment; but my name am Mr.. Alexander
Johnsing, sab. ~ Youths Companion.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice OF Forfeiture.

To GEORGE NJ. PARSONS and F. A. Rogers, his ad-
ministrators, heirs, or assigns:
You are hereby notified that have expended
the sum of four hundred dollars S40O) in labor
and improvements on the
"GAR FIELD"
Lode Mining Claim, situated in Mineral Hill
Mining District. Alturas County, Idaho Territory,
required by Section 1924, Revised Statutes OF
the United States, being the amount required to
hold the same for each year respectively as fol-
lows: 1888 1884. 1885. and 1896. being four years
ending December 81. 1886; and If within ninety
(9O) days after this notice by publication yon fail
or refuse to contribute your proportion of such
expenditures as coowners; your interest being
one-third Hs), amounting to one hundred thirty
three and 33lOO dollars s133 3) and costs of this
notice, your interest In said claim will become
the property Of the subscriber under said Section
1924, Revised Statu:es of the United States.
First publication: November 10, 1887.
HENRY GUYER.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice of Forfeiture.

To GEORGE W. WILSON his heirs or assigns
You are hereby notified that have expended
the sum Of one hundred (Sl0O) dollars In labor
and improvements on the
UNION
Lode Mining Claim, situated in Croy gulch. neal
the Commodore Lode Claim, in Mineral Hill Min
ing ID strict, Alturas county, Idaho Territory, al
required by Section 1924, Revised Statutes of tht
United States, being the amount required to hold
the same for the year ending December 81, 1887
that your proportion of the same Is $50, beinE
ne-half; and if thin ninety 1901 days after thi
notice by publication you fail or refuse to con
tribute your proportion of such expenditure a
coowner, your interest in sa claim will become
the property of the subscriber, under said Section
1924 Revised Statutes Of the United States.
First publication March IL, 1888.
JOSEPH BEDE.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice of Forfeiture.
To FRANK T. Galley

To FRANK T. Galley:
You arc hereby notified that have expended
the sum OF one hundred ($lOO) dollars in labor aud
improvements on the
EAGLE BIRD
Lode Mining Claim, situated In Little Wood River
Mining District. Alturas county, Idaho Territor,
As required by Section 1924, Revised Statutes of
the United States, beiug the amount required to
hold the same for the year ending December 81,
1887 and if within ninety 1901 days after this
notice by publication you fail or refuse to con-
tribute your proportion of such expenditure as
co-owner, your interest being one third. amount
ing to Thirty three and 49, l00ths dollars tS3333)
your interest in said claim will become the prop.
erty OF the subscriber under said Section 1924
Revised Statutes of the United States.
First publication January 6, 1888.
II. W. HAVENS.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice of Forfeiture,

To r. Z. REID. I. I. LEwrs. 10. PMxxAx. and
A. ADAMS, their heirs or assigns:
You are hereby notified that the sum Of one
hundred dollars $500, has been expended by me
In labor and Improvements on each Of the follow.
ing Lode Mining Claims, to-wit
Washable,
OrizabA,
Mountain Ram,
Silver King No.2,
Hunt.
silver King No. /, and
Salvador,
and known a. the
D. AND r. OR OUP OF CLAIMS.
situated at the head Of Copper Canyon. Little
Wood River Mining District, Alturas county.
Idaho Territory. as required by Section 1924 Re-
vised Statutes of the United States. All Of which
said sums have been expended by me, except the
snm of Thirty three aud ne-third dollars on each
OF the claims Silver King No. and Salvador
| aforesaid, which was contributed by T. X. Clohecy
Co. a. their portion Of said expenditure. being
| the amount squirrel to hold said claims for the
| as ro-owners therein and the amounts required to
be paid to me IA your portion OF said expenditure
are rs follows. to wit: Wsshskte. orizaba, Mount
ain Ram, Silver King No. 2, and the Hunt. \
| of $125; and also on the remaining two claims
Silver King No. and Salvador, one-twelfth in
terest each at $s.33ta each, making $l8.66,s. Th'
| whole amount expended by me in your behalf or
sum of $l4.66ss; and II within ninety days afte
this notice by publication. you fail or refuse e
contribute your proportion OF such expenditure
as co owners, your interest in each Of the sai'
following claims, to- wit: Washakte, Orizaba
| Mountain Ram. Silver King No. 2, Hunt. Silve
King No. l. and Salvador. will become the prop
erty Of said subscriber under said Section 232
Revised Statutes Of the United States.
First publication January %, 1928.
J.G. DOUTHITT
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To JAMES II. HAwLEY. his heirs. or assigns:
You are hereby notified that have expended
the sum of three hundred $1,000 dollars in labor
and improvements on the
CARE I D
Lode Mining Claim, situated in Kelly gulch, In
Miueral Hill Mining District, Alturas county
Idaho Territory, as required by Sectien 1924, Re
vised Statutes of the United States, being th'
amount required to hold the same for each yeal
respectively rs follows: 1885, 1885, and 1887, be
ing three years ending December 81, 1887: tina
your proportion of the same is S75. being one
fourth; and II within ninety 1907 days after thil
notice by publication you fail OF refuse to con
tribute your propoi tion of such expenditure al
| owner, your interest in said claim will become
the property of the subscriber, under said Section
2324. Revised Statutes of the United States.
First publication March 81, 1888.
VS.. ANDERSON.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Notice of Forfeiture.

To ANTHONY BECKER
You are hereby notified that have expended
thu sum Of hundred tSlOO) dollars III Labor
and improvements on the
BELLE OF CAMDEN
Lode Mining Claim, situated III Antelope Mining
District, Alturas county, Territory of Idaho. as
required by Section 2324, Revised Statutes of the
United States, being ths amount required to hold
the sa ne for the year 1887; and il within ninety
(9O) days after the service of this notice on you
by publication, You fail or refuse to contribute
yoar proportion of said expenditure of 500, yeui
inter, st being one. third, and amounting 20 Thirty
three and 80 0Oths Dollars and costs of this notice
your interest i'll said claim will become the prop.
erty of the undersigned under said Section 1894
Revised Statutes of the United States.
First Publication January g. 1853.
DAN DAUGHERTY.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-04-17
Matrimonial Agency.

JANSEN Co, 8. Station Road, Plaisted, Lon.
don, England. Established to supply settlers in
the States with the addresses Of respectable young
women who are willing to communicate with bona
hds Tradesnen, Farmers, and others desirou Of
meeting with useful wives. They will be sup
piled from the Agricultural Districts OF England.
tinent Of Europe. Applicants should state their
particular requirements and preferences, enclos-
Ing Postal Order for 80 cents to meet prel miLary
expenses. au3d&w