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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26
The Largest Flower in the World.

In the farthest south eastern island
of the Philippine Group Mindinao, upon
one of its mountains, Parag, in the
neighborhood of the highest peak on
the island, the volcano Apa, a party of
botanical and ethnographical explorers
recently found, at the height of $500
feet above the sea level, n colossal flower.
The discoverer, DIR. Alexander Schaden-
berg, could hardly believe his eyes
when he saw, among the growing
bushes, the immense buds of this flower,
like gigantic brown cabbage helds.
But he was still more astonished when
he found specimen in full bloom, a
five reialed flower nearly yard in
diameter-as large as a carriage-wheel,
in fact. This enormous blossom was
borne on sort of wins eeping on the
ground. The nativas n accompanied
Dr S,s sehadenberg eaSe .bolo.
weight OF the flower could beascertained,
but they improvised a swing scale, using
their boxes and specimens as weights.
Weighing these when opportunity
served, it was found that single flower
weighed over twenty two pounds. 1t
was impossible to transport the fresh
flower so the travellers photographed it
and dried number of its leaves by the
heat of fire. DIR. Schadenberg then
sent the photographs and dried speci-
mems to the Royal Botanical Gardens,
Breslau, where the learned director i'm
mediataly recognized it as species OF
Rafiesia. plant formerly discovered in
Sumatra, and named after the English
Governor, Sir Stamford Raffies. The
new flower WIS accordingly named Raj
fiesta Schadenbergia.
The five petals Of this immense flower
are oval and creamy white, and grow
around centre filed with countless
long violet-hued stamens; thicker and
longer in the fertile flower than in the
infertile.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

rTis sad to see woman growing old before her
time
All broken down and hopeless when life
should hold its prime;
She feels herself burden when blessing she
should be
And longs for death to bring her release from
misery.
II these poor, discouraged women who suffer
from diseases peculiar TO women could only
kaow that health could be regained by the use
OF Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, how Gag.
il. They ought 10 know it, and try it. Every
woman who is still healthy ought to be told
about the wonderful virtue In tn. medicine,
the terrible disc sses common TO her sex. Ii -
quar- Intesd 70 give satisfaction or money paid
Tor It will be refunded
Cleanse the liver. stomach. bowels and whole
system by using DIR. Pierce's Pellets
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26
A Great Bell.

VBig Ben is the largest bell in Eng
land 1t hangs in the clock-tower of the
Houses of Parliament in London. The
first bell of this name was cast in 1896,
but was cracked by being struck, for
amusement, before it was raised to its
place in the tower Tie weight of this
bell, which was broken up and recast,
was more than sixteen tons, its height
z feet 105 inches, and its diameter at the
mouth feet 81 inches; the thickness
of metal at the sound bow was 81 inches.
The present " Big Ben was cast IN
1857, and is slightly cracked.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26
Tonight and To.nIorrov Night.

And each day and night during this week you
can get at all druggists Kemp's Bsl-am for
the Throat and Lungs. acknowledged 10 be the
most successful remedy ever sold for the cure
or Coughs. Group. Bronchitis. Whoopinc
Cough. Asthma and Consumption Get a bot
lie to-day and keep IL always In the house. so
you can check your cold at once. Price &c.
aud 81 Sample bottles free
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

The readers Of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able 10 cure in all
its stages. and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. CatArrh being a con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally acting directly upon the blood and
stroying the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that IT fails TO cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
f. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
eD Sold by Druggists, 55c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Marie Roze. w. T. Carleton. Laura BelIeni
and many more prominent artists, clergymen
and public speakers use aud recommend as
the very best remedy for hoarseness or irrit a.
ton OF the throat and Frightening the voice.
the Bronchial Waters made by j. Il. Hayes,
chemist. Philadelphia Price twenty-five cents
per box. Post paid.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

OF health and strength renewed and of ease
and comfort follows the use OF Syrup Of Figs.
as it acts in harmony with nature to effectual-
ly cleanse the system when costive or bilious.
For sale in soc. and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

A Pocket Cigar Case and FIVE of "TansiTrs
Punch, all for 25c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Correspondence of two London papers
were recently expelled from Belgrade by order
of the Servian Government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Wash ny powders are strong alkalies, and
rum clothes. The purest SOAP obtainable is the
best and cheapest. DoDbins's Electric SOAP
has been ack nowledeed for "A years 10 be the
purest " all. Try il right away.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

II sfiicted with ',ee DR. Isaac fhomp
sons Eye.MAter Druggists sell 80 per bottle
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

The reproach Of friend should be strict,
just-but not too frequent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Take gifts with a sigh; most men give t,
be paid.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Wits, like drunken men with swords. are |
apt TO draw their steel upon their best ac-
quaintances.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

He is the best gentleman who is the son
of his own deserts.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26
" Later unto Aminnln

:" LElser INTO Amfo0ld
Came pale face preacher, teaching \
Peace and progress TO the natices,
Wooed and toon By Udnita.
She no6ier 10 make his calling,
Whispered 10 him natures secret
Told him Of the herbs 50 potent
For the healing and The saving."
EXTRACT PROM roKn or '.uAsurA-s
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

"A departure from truth is hardly evei
known to be a single one.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

The most interesting exhibition in Europe
next year will be the Loan Exhibition of Tap
estry at the Austrian Museum.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Oregon, the Paradise OF Farmers.
Mild, equable climate. certain and abundant
PROPS. Best fruit. grain, grass and stock coun-
Try In the world. Full information free. Adj
treas OREGON Imfgrat'n Board. Portland. Ore.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

There are 40 Jewish synagogues in New
York City. U51
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26
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lGnMr STUDY. Book keeFans business fornl-
AVME penmH nship. Arihmetic. short hand. etc.
thorcushy taushs ~ MAIL Ms.n Sc o BSS.io n ' \.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Berlin has $4,000 dogs.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-26

Cleanse the liver. stomach. bowels and whols
system by using DIR. Pierce's Pellets
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, SATURDAY, JUNE %. 1889.
Vol. II.No. II.

Anthony, some one asked that veteran woman
suragist, if it did not fatigue her to stand so long
and shake 50 many hands. eyes," she replied,
'sit does tire me, but not half so much as it did
twenty years ago to stand all alone with no hands
to shake" This little speech Of Miss Anthony's
conveys faint idea of what the s'isolated few
must have endured thirty Or more years ago, when
they stood up" before the whole world, the first
teachers Of lesson which public opinion had de-
termined not to learn, because in learning it, re-
Elections mountain high would be cast upon their
boosted achievements Of the past and public
opinion would have to say, we have been wrong
we have been unjust through all the past centuries.
This took more moral courage than public opinion
could muster all at once. But the sky is growing
clearer, and Miss Anthony will no doubt live to
see the day when it would be impossible for her to
shake hands with hundredth part of those who
believe as she does.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

today about the world being round ike an orange"
One little hand went up. "Wel Fred what have
you to say" asked the teacher. sI'n tell her,
said Fred, 'but she won't believe it" ''What do
you think she'll say them "Why, she'll say its
flat, of course" answered the little fellow with the
utmost confidence.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

WHEN great commissions Of nature occur from
natural causes, bringing destruction of life and
property upon community, nothing more can be
done than deplore the unavoidable misfortune,
mourn the dead, and try to overcome the loss
But when the samo, or even greater loss and de-
structon of life occur from the careless negligence
of men, it is well to investigate the matter, and
place the responsibility upon the shoulders where
it belongs. The greatest disaster of modern times
has just occurred in one of the most prosperous
valleys of Pennsylvania, destroying thousands OF
lives and sweeping away millions worth of prop
erty Yet this terrible disaster was due to no
fault of nature, but to the negligence of man, and
the low estimate in which human life is held at
the present time Natures laws can never be
violated with impunity, and when vast body OF
water is hung, as it were over the heads of tens
of thousand human beings, there should be at
least great and important reason for such VIC
alton of one of the best known of the laws of
nature.
Did such great necessity exist at Johnstown?
We believe not. Those thousands OF lives and
millions in property we're sacrificed to crafty the
love of pleasure of few men. Thousands died
that few might fish.
The papers are filled with accounts of the Won
derful liberalty of this great and charitable coun-
try, but in the praises Of such generosity, it is
well not to forget why that charity is necessary,
Sad indeed, are the accounts of the sufferers,
many of whom are said to have thrown away their
Bibles and are heard upraiding their God for the
terrible fate of home and friends, but they will
again seek their Bibles and renew their faith in a
just God, who was in no wise responsible for the
horrors of Johnstown.
Those fishermen may give their thousands, yet
they will not be as the widow mite towards re-
storing those happy homes, or the loving mothers,
fathers, or children now occupying unclaimed
graves.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

The German critics are expressing much sur
prise at the 'Life of Madame De Stael," recently
from the pen of Lady Blennerhassett. More
frankly than courteously they express themselves,
when they remark they had no idea woman could
write so good book. Harriet Martineau was the
first woman who opened the eyes of the world to
the strength of the feminine pen.
In 1882 her illustrations of Political Econ
omy," series of tales illustrative of taxation and
poor law and paupers created decided sensation
in parliament, but so great was the prejudice
against the feminine GEOGRAPHICALLY one auda-
cious enough to dip into politics-that her work
was attributed to a certain member of parliament
and he walked off with the honors due the author.
As times have advanced woman has met with a
more encouraging reception in the literary field
than in any other. The prominent monthly jour-
nails are rather partial to her in aottng space to
favorite contributors, and scarcely daily in the
land but what employs one or more on their regu-
lar staff of writer's.
An n rooon+;on rooontlv rrivon 70 Mice Cnoop d
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22
$1.OO Per Year.

Learn to give, and thou shalt bind
Countless treasures to thy breast;
Learn to love, and thou shalt find
Only those who love are blest
Learn to give, and thou shalt know
They the poorest are who hoard;
Learn to love, thy love shall flow
Deeper for the wealth outpoured.
Learn to give, and learn to love;
Only thus thy life can be
Foretaste of the life above,
Hinged with Immortality.
Give, for God to thee hath given;
Love, for he by love is known;
Child of God and he'll of Heaven,
Let thy parentage be shown.
-.ua...sa.-s.Eas.s.a--s..a.--s-.=
81 know not if or dark or bright
Shall be my lot;
If that wherein my hopes delight
Be best or not.
"My bark is waited to the strand
By breath divine,
And on the helm there rests Hand
Other than mine.
'"1Te holds me when the pillows smite /;
| shall not fall.
If sharp, tits short; if long, It's light;
He tempers all.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

Mrs. L. NJ BARRY, national lecturer for the
Knights of Labor in an address before a conven-
ton Of Chat order, htids in Indianapolis, spoke
earnestly of the abuses of child-labor and said:
There are many evils attendant upon the employment of
children particularly girls which lead to misery ignorance
and despair custom is rapidly increasing in this country
which shame dshonor and humiliation to womanhood
and here and appeal to every fatherwhn the of
my voice to be wachfu and wary of his little daughter she
be employed in any large establishment small one either
where made understand that the price position
that she stand in with the boss Many may ask why
not give and locality First because those who resent
such pernicous approaches shrink from giving publicity to
their humiliation and those who do submit will not make
their msforunes public until perhaps they longer
hide their shame. In very many instances were given
that were blood curdng but no affidavit would be made
neither myself the Order in position to Libel
suit with all the power of wealth against wherewth to in
fuence decision against honor and truth.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

THEmarriage of the celebrated American beauty,
Miss Jennie Chamberlain, to an English army Off
Ger, Capt. LELAND, is said to have been disap-
pointment to that young lady's relatives and
friends, the groom wearing no title, nor having
any prospects of one. He is, however, very
wealthy man, and comes Of good family, which
entities him to position in ultra fashionable circles
of London. The bride is 26 years of age, tall
and slight, with a delicate complexion, and an
abundance Of rich brown hair. Among the num-
Der Of famous beauties first brought to notice by
the admiration of the Prince of Wales, Miss
Chamberlain is said to be the only one who has
escaped with unblemished reputation from the fire
of gossiping and slanderous tongues.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

Miss ALICE STONE BLACKWELL is spending two
weeks among the green hills olst Vermont, holding
woman suffrage meetings every evening. She is
travelling under the auspices of the Vermont W.
S. A.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

The CHRONICLE makes note of the following
pleasant notice of the Shopping by Mail and Pur-
chasing Agency, given by the Woman's Directory
of Brooklyn N T.:
Nearly every womans paper has Its purchasing agency
bureau whatever genius has invented to call by
The WoMANs CHRONICLE, and the Womans Standard take
the lead shopping for The experiment has
proved with these two leading journals that
now other papers following suit convenience
like this always proves when done by re
able, experimental and systematic Notony percentage
purchase money saved but better judgment combined
with unquestioned taste is used in selecting goods.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

IF you feel an interest in what women are doing
in this and other countries, subscribe for WoMANs
CHRONICLE.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

The servant question is today grayer one than
'sis marriage failure" Certain it is the demon
allied condition of household service is one of the
aids to the failure of marriage Sarah Orne Jewett,
in the Congregationaist, conveys happy thought
when she offers solution to the question of
degradation that seems to surround the position of
the household servant She says, lit is because
such work has been almost always so carelessly
and badly done, that it has fallen into disrepute
and the doors of it have taken such low rank"
Proficiency is always attended by self-respect,
which is in turn attended by the respect of Others
whatever station in life we are called on to fill.
THERE is a great mistake made by mothers and
teachers, when they imagine that little children
will always believe statement, without any rea-
son being given. Little children have beliefs and
opinions Of their own to which they often cling
with as much tenacity as older persons. A teacher
who had been giving lesson in oral geography,
finished with the remark, "Now, little boys and
girls, YOU must tell mamma what you have learned
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-06-22

AT reception recently given to Miss Susan B.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05

Following is the report of the Wells
school for the month ending Feb. /
1889:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05

Ed INDEPEN

Ed INDEPEHDENT:
Dear Slr-The serson of tho Legisla-
ture is already half gone, and 10 far
nothing Of Importance has been touched
upon. 'Chere is a batch of hog laws
that should be all repealed, and one
good, straightforward Act put in their
place. Tho public school laws are in
horrible condition and should be at
tended to ut onco. What Is tn become
of our public roads? There is no Road
Supervisor any more. Another butch of
laws, those in relation to public roads,
should be repealed and one good, plum
Act put in their place.
The Lottery law, or amendment to
the Constitution. should be sat down
upon 80 effectuully that We will never
hear OF it again. That is anly a job
in the interest Of ring ut the Capital.
Is the puhIia not 60 be informed in ra-
gurd to the Constitutional Amendments
to be Submitted to them on the 18th
day OF Fcbruary7 1t seems to me to be
very short time to get the matter before
the public.
Yours truly,
w. s. CLINTON.
NJ ound Valley, Jan, 81, 1889.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05
AMEN0mENT NO. sc.

10 amend Section "a Of Article Nv OF
the Constitution Of the State Of Neya-
da SO rs to read as follows:
Section "a. The Legislature is au-
thorized 10 provide for the organization
aud incorporation OF q lottery in the
Slate OF Nevada, and to designate the
amount of revenue that shall be annual.
" paid into the State Treasury by Said
corporation.
This, gentlemen, is the little Joker
which called for special election z ,tten
Up with suoh haste that time IL not
gwen for the people to understand the
nature Of the proposition on which they
are called to cast their votes. and many
OF them will scarcely know until too
late that .hero was an election. This il
Tue scheme which chilled for an appro.
pr'sttOn Of $4,000 from the state
treasury In order that o vampire may
NC fastened upon tho psopla of the
State at the earliest possible moment.
LIE projectors IL the scheme did not
want the people to have two years to
mink the I'D ,ttor over, hence the cleo.
0Os Was called for che ilth OF February.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Ye Cannibal and Ye rIissionareA -
4 cnnnibal lived on q cRnnibal Isle, T.
And was thinner than thin could b.,
His legs were as lean as the tail OF q rat
His head ratified round in his number fire hat
And he left no mark on the sand where he sat,
Oh a woful sight was hal
So he was
A dismal sight was he.
Now there came to this island from over the mafu
A laudable missionaries;
His weight was three hundred and forty-thrao
pound,
Hia paunch and bis jowls and his tonsure were
round.
And he left mark when he sat on the ground
just two and a half feet by three,
So he did :
Just two and q half feet by three.
But the moral I'm trying to teach In my soug
You soon will be able to see,
For the Christian proved docile and teachable
quite;
He iearut from the heather the thing that was
right,
And one Sunday morning as soon as twas light,
he ate up the cannibaleei
Yes, he did
He ate up the cannibalee.
Harvard Lampoon.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05
Slightly Injured.

David McRra, foreman OF the repair
car shops ut Cariin, received severe
bruise on the side OF the head from q
stick of timber tlIis afternoon. He was
immediately brought mp here in a
special cur for medical assi t,,uce. DR..
Mcigs does not seem to think his in-
jnries serious. He returned to Cnrlin
after receiving such assistance as DR..
Meigs could render.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05
Yours truly,
W. 5. CL,YToN.
n 81 1899.
Larry Jerome,s wit.

A very good story is told Of Larry
jerome. He was not feeling in the best
of spirits. and for little change and
recreation he visited a popular RES rt in
the Jersey pines. After weeks stny
he called for his bill. and on paying
started 10 go when the Landlord chilled
bim. "Mr. Jerome" said the landlord,
81 have little tourist book that keep
for my Guests to write in before leaving
and il you have no objections would be
pleased to have few words from yon. I"
"CertainIy," said Mr.. Jerome. Taking
the book be Noticed the following from
the lust gentleman registered: ~ came
here for change aud rest and was much
benefited Thomas r. M, New
Loniou, Conn " Quick as fash Mr..
Jerome wrote: II nlso came here for
change aud rest. The walters got the
change and the landlord the rest. Larry
jerome, New York"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-05
COUNTY PRINTING.

"A Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT BIDS
10 are now open for tho printing for Elk0
'ounty for the term Of one year commencing
February 1. 1919. aud ending February 1, 1870.
said printing to include every thing paid for
out OF County Funds. such a. publishing Of
Proceedings Of Board Of Commissioners, ad.
v"rtising. oficial blanks single, letter heads,
etc.
Bids must 10 nled IN my Office on or before
the tll kdAy Of February, 1889.
L.O. HENDERSON,
Ex.OfficiO Clerk Of Board OF County
Commissioners In and for tho coun.
~ OF tlkO.
'ko, New, Jan. 7, 1889.