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ence of temperature and light. The artifi-
eially produced mushroom does not spread
In this way.
But the process of breaking through the
ground Is wonderfully swift. In the heart
OF Evangeline's Land this summer and
along the higher ground of the Delaware
have watched by lantern-light the fungus
actually making its way up through the sod
It's coming is manifested By the Swapping or
movement OF blades Of grass or weeds lying
III lis way. This is why people who at sun
set mark piece of ground that has not a
fungus upon 1t are so surprised to find it
white with mushrooms at sunrise.
Durihg August and September mushroom
galnerlhng g. Is I1a; very important industry
farmer owning fertile pastures has the crop
removed every morning by 9 to 10 O'Clock,
carrying home the geanings in bushei
basket. But when the pastures are free
there Is great rivalry among the fungus
many regions for the pickers to SALLY ont
with lanterns before the dawn. And a weird
sight it is to see half score of lights bob
Ding about like will-o'-the- over the
lonesome uplands.
The mushrooms are all taken IN tho rail
road station, where they are sold for 80 to 40
cents bushel to a middleman, who hustIes
them off to a hundred markets. They are
shipped TO New York from every point for
hundreds OF miles around, and in season be-
-.
But they perish very soon, whiting In tie
sun or heat as rapidly as flower. As a rule
II is only the perfect ones that are bought
Tor market. the shabby, broKen or bug eaten
ones being retained by the gatherers to stew
and put In ketchnp for domestic use.
Hundreds of thousands of bushels arrive
In the large markets every day, New York
receiving by Tar the larger share They
afnve ID good state of preservation, and
the restaurant men pay for them only from
~ cents to IS cents bushel They are
hght OF course. and do not weigh much In
bulk. 49,
Whie the plant can be obtained In this
way, there Is not a canned mushroom eaten.
ana people wonder how it is that these big
Spawning mushrooms are SO much sweater
softer and better favored than the small
Tough, greenlsh-yellow oness But mush.
rooms in season brought from the fields
sometimes becomes a drug in the market
though the best connoisseur Of this luxury.
large cafe proprietor, told me-:
For tile past six years the natural crop
has been more or less a failure. Too much wet
for some weeks and too much dry for others
take to be the cause As consequences
all fohu purveyors have been obliged to
open French tins in August and Septen1-
ber...something quite unheard Of some years
ago"
Those who priced tie luxury OF mushrooms
torty to fifty years back grumDled that they
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28
THE SEA! THE SEA!
A Bit of Description Two Thousand Years


A Bit of Description Two Thousand Years
Old.
On the fifth day they reached the noun
tain, tile name of which was Theches. No
sooner had the men in front assembled it and
caught sight OF the sea than a great cry
arose. and Xenophon. with the rear guard,
catching the sound of it, conjectured that
another set of enemies must surely be
attacking in front. for they were fol-
lowed by the inhabitants of the coun-
try. which was all afiame; indeed the
rear guard had killed some and captured
others alive by laying an ambuscade; they
had taken also twenty wicker-shelds COW
cred with the raw hides of shaggy oxen.
But as the shout became louder and nearer
and thuse who from time to time came up
began racing Mt the top Of their speed
toward the shOuters, and the shouting con-
tinually recommended with yet greater vol
ume as the numbers increased, Xenophon set
tied in his mind that something extraordinary
must have happened, so he mounted his
horse, and, taking with him Lyctls and the
cavalry, he galloped to the rescue. Pres
emily they could hear the soldiers, shouting
and passing on the joyful word, "The sea
The sea!' Thereupon they began running,
rear guard and all, and the baggage ami
mails and horses came gallOpng up. But
when they reached the summit, then indeed
they fell to embracing one anOther-gen-
erals and officers aud all-and the tears
trickled down their heeks.-Xeno phon,
translated by Dakyus.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

the spawn, which sets aside the theory that
the mushroom grows to its full size in a few
hours.
They have very beautiful name for
their most popular edible plant in France.
They call 1t the fairy ring champgnon-
marasonius arcades being its botanical
France and Italy than In England, though
1t Is well known in the latter country. 1t
differs entirely from the pasture mushroom
In appearance. Its advantages over the
latter are its greater abundance and its
marked profusion Of growth, the length of
absence OF variated forms, its adaptability
Tor being dried and kept for years, and its
very delicious taste. Yet it does not sur
pass, or even equal, the flavor belonging TO
the product Of our American pastures.
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Something for the New year.

The world renowned success OF Hostetterss
Stomach Bitters, and their continued popularity
for over third OF century as a stomach ic is
scarcely more wonderful than the welcome that
greets the annual appearance Of Hostetter's Alma
mac. This valuable medical treatise is published by
The Hostetter Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. under their
own immediate supervision, employing 60 hands in
that department. They are running about IL
months In the y ar on this work. and the issue OF
same Tor 1891 will be more than ten millions
printed In the English, German, French, Welsh Nor
wegtan, Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish
languages. Refer TO copy of it for valuable and
interesting reading concerning health and mum err
stomach Bittcrs. amusement varied Information
astronomical calculations and Chronological items,
etc., which can be depended for Correctness.
The Almanac for 1891 can be obtain ed free of cost
from druggists and general country dealers In all
parts OF the country 81
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ODDS AND ENDS.

Mabel (confidentially) Il was awfully
stuck ON you once, Jack.
Jack lgratified)-When was thatS
Mabel-Before knew YOU.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

This is very handsome gown, suitable
for visiting or any of the afternoon enter
tainments now in vogue. 1t is of faced
cloth in a deep shade of old rose. Around
the skirt is a border of brown cords aud
gold braid. and set at intervals with miuk
tails. The bodice is braided to match in
yoke fashion, beneath which are reyers of
brown velvet. The same braiding Is on the
lower part Of the bodice. upon the hips and
running lengthwise on the sleeves between
bands Of brown velvet. A fringe of fur
tails run down in deep points on each hip.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

The balloon proposed for polar explora-
tions is SO feet In diameter and 500, Co cubic
ieet In volume. The journey will be made
wind, will last four OF five days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

Harriet Hosmer. the sculptor, is a little
woman who has not masculine trait about
her. 1t Is forty years since she began the
iifework which has made her famous, but
time has dealt kindly with her. Her round
lace beams with a constant smile, and her
bright, black eyes sparkle with good humor.
Her brown hair is brushed smoothly back
from her broad forehead and black silk
In neat costume of black silk and velvet,
and wears wide lace scarf about her throat
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28
WHEN The HAIR

Shows signs of falling, begin at once the use
of Ayers Hair Vigor. This preparation
strengthens the scalp, promotes the growth
OF new hair, restores the natural color TO
gray and faded hair, and renders it soft.
plant, and glossy.
"We have no hesitation in pronouncihg
Ayers Hair sigor unequaled for dressing
the hair, and we do this after long expert
ence IN its use. This preparation preserves.
the hair, cures dandruff and all diseases 81
the scalp, makes rough and brittle hair soft
ana plant, and prevents badness. While it
Is not dye, those who have used the Vigor
say 1t Will stimulate the roots and color
glands of faded, gray, light, and red hair.
CHANGING the cn,or IN
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28
The Manner in Which the Edible
Fungus May Be Placed in the
Market at All Times.
WHAT A CROP CAN YIELD.
The Natural Crop of Mushrooms.
How to Tell the True From the
FaIse-A Point That Lovers of
the Fungi Will Do Well to Re-
member-How ArtifcialIy Raised
Mushrooms Are Brought to Per-
fiction.
1ANY years ago there lived

IANY years ago there lived
M 9: :: !: E: !: =: !: :: :"
1N7 Lemaitre, who was of the
opinion that he could in short time make
goodly sum of money by supplying the
markets with fresh mushrooms, when the
natural crop gave out He built cellar for
the purpose of artficially raising the fungi
and for while he did very well. but he was
taken down with pneumonia and in a short
time died. Those who fell heir to his estate
were not so enthusiastic as he on the subject
Of raising the delicacy and the industry fell
into innocouus desuetude. A contributor TO
the New York Herald not long since fur
nished a very interesting account Of the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28
MORE THAN HE COULD ASK

Mr.. Jimpson. if you marry my daugh-
ter, remember | can't keep you two.
on, no; don't expect that, sir. Just
Keep her. and I'll try to root for myself"
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How is your son getting along at school,
Uncle Abe?"
Mighty fine. sah Citizen to be GEM
man mighty fast. Ie jes' orter to see how
ne makes fun OF us two ole gnorent niger
folks when he comes home. 1t makes me
mighty proud, Sah"
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TIRED OF 1T.

Simpson-Wbateyer induced your uncle
to marry the widow of a man who was
hung?
Jimpson-He had been married to widows
before, and says he was tired Of having tie
virtues of former husband constantly
flung in his face.
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A Rich Brown

or even black. 1t will not soil the pillow.
case nor pocket-handkerchief, and is al
ways agreeable. An the dirty, gummy hair
preparations should be displaced at once by
Ayers Hair Vigor, and thousands who 90
around with heads looking like the fretful
porcupine' should hurry to the nearest drug
store and purchase bottle of the Vigor"-
The Sunny South, Atlanta Ca
ayers Hair Vigor is excellent for the
hair. 1t stimulates the growth, cures bald
ness, restores the natural color, cleanses the
scalp, prevents dandruff, and is good dress
ing. We know that Ayers Hair Vigor differs
from most hair tonics and similar prepare
tons, it being perfectly harmless" - From
Economical R0usekeepinQ, by Eliza r Parker.
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COUNTING ISN'T IN HIS LINE.


20 who cares for your opinion. You
don't count"
or course not. l oughtn't to be expected
to. was census enumerator"
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NOT coNGENIAL.


Rambo (the favorite boarder)-So Blankin-
sop has gone? Well, Pm glad of IT.!
Mrs. Outlet the landlady)-Why, thought
he was very congenial roommate
Rambo (sneeringly)-No he wasn't. He
didn't have single coat that fitted me.
KNEW ALL ABOUT THE CASE.
Mr.. Fellows (of Chicago)-How came the
Judge 10 grant your divorce before the petit
ton was read to him to-day?
Mr.. Bellows-He had once been married
to the woman himself.
NOT MARRYING FOR LOVE.
English Lord-Do you think you could
love me, darling?
American Girl-What difference does that
make?
CORRECT.
Jake Jimpson-Why is Cora Bellows, who
has had dozen or more suitors, like n
popular newspaper item?
Jim Simpson-Because she has gone the
rounds of the press, l presume.
AH from Epoch
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You can begin this when you are working
indoors: by and by you will be able to do it
all the time. But you cannot breathe prop
erly with corsets on. You will have TO
choose, am afraid. between good lungs
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04
POLITICAL STEALING.

The poSitiveness with which it is as
8erted that the thing is fixed for South
Dakota to return Moody, or some man
who shares his bad politics, to the United
States senate, should induce the vigil
lance of imminent danger. With but an
apparent majority of two against that
deal, it may be noted that there is an air
OF dt sptfatiOn with the votaries of the
lost cause. or l0stparty, in several quar-
tiers. 1t has been observed that steal
ing in politics is catching this season.
In Kansas it is boosted that INGALLS,
Will get back in spite of the score and
more majority elected for the first pur-
pose to defeat him. In New Hampshire
another senator is to be stolen if posi-
ble. The effort is to keep back the pop
uiar invasion of the senate. 1t is as
sumed that there will be all requisite
Wlnklng at methods, so that the Gre
dentials are had. In Connecticut there
IS no senator Involved, but it Is believed
that governor is likely to be stolen.
The Democrats had 1863 more votes
than the Republicans, and an absolute
majority of twenty-seven, as certified
10y the Republican board of canyassers.
This boar0, however. hints to the Iegis-
iature that the result may be changed
by going behind the returns ana count
ing in few votes rejected as illegal.
The scheme is to call it no choice and
leave 1t to the legislature, which has a
Republican majority on joint ballot,
and will elect the Republican, although
he had nearly 1000 less votes than the
Democrat. 1t may be seen next month
whether it is good time for political
thicXerY
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04

born and manned by Americans, for
each cargo carried to or from the ports
of this country. The subsidy is
to continue for ten years. The
other bill is the postal subsidy,
and has for its ostensible object the pro-
motion of expedition and efficiency in
the mail service by water. There are
stipulatlOns as to the construction and
speed of the vessels to be requited by
the subsidy. The compensation is to
range between $3.50 and sc per mile
sailed. 1t has been a national humilia-
ton, as well as vast material detri-
meut tn the country, that it has had no
shipping upon the high seas. The Dem
OcratS have insisted upon the adoption
of economic policies that would revive
the commerce and put it In the position
it held before the Republicans came
into control among the maritime powers
of the world. The subsidy method Is not
what the country wants. 1t is not dis
posed TO make presents of ships and
give monopoly of the ocean naviga-
ton under the flag to these combipa-
tons of millionaireS. There are other
methods of reviying the merchant ma
rlne that rest upon approved com mercial
principles and that will afford Substan-
tial and durable results. 1t has been
suggested that if in the passage of the
subsidy bill congress would attach a
graduated income tax, The zeal of
these oleaginouS patriots to build up
the national shipping wonld abate. 1t
is natural feature of the unwholeSome
and repressive policies advocated by
the president as those of his party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04
DO THE OFFICES HELP?

One OF the most conspicuous, and per
haps philosophical, of the Republican
organs, says: "If one thing has been
demonstrated clearly by this years cleo
tons, it is the fact that offices do not
strengthen the Republican party" That
does not note any shortage III the Re-
publican possession by virtue of civil
service reform pledges or policy. The
Republicans have all the advantage to
be gained by the possession of patron
age, and the party has not been helped
by it. In view of the probabilities of
the future, there is suspicion of solace
in this. 1t has not been novel reflec-
ton in the sequence Of a great defeat.
In the flush of triumph, and when the
party toilerS are asking for rewards, it
is not the philosophy that the mind falls
into by any easy process. There is evil
dence to be picked up all over the late
battlefield that can be used in it's sup
port. Indiana affords graphic picture
for the theory. 1t has been found in a
series of periods in that state that the
party holding the offices has almost in
variabIy suffered defeat. In 1881 the
Republicans were loaded with the
patronage burden and lost. Four years
later the Democrats had the offices, and
the Republicans took the state from
them. The HARRISON administration
has given Indiana an excessive share of
the spoils, if Republican authorities are
to be credited, and the Republican de-
feat at the recent election is the most
complete in the history of the party.
The opinions of those longest in public
life are most inclined to the view that
the offices are not of much advantage
to any party in the long run. A
party that has no great principle,
no imposing sentiment to actuate its
elements. can find its strongest incen-
tiyes in patronage spoils. But in the
average Of party experience quite as
much is lost as gained by holding the
offices. 1t is often the fact that indi-
viduals are helped in their aspirations
by the efforts of men who can give
money and time by virtue of lucrative
positions held. But when the officials
are put under the civil service restraints,
enforced in good faith, these activities
have no considerable opportunity. The
oretically it is much easier to see that
the positions should be put out of the
range of party pursuit and possessed in
the common interest alone than it is to
feel that the men who have done the
heavy work in the campaign should
look on and see the other fellows pick
all the fruit of their shaking.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04
PROPOSED INCOME TAX.

There is growing feeling in favor of
an income tax. When the Republican pol
lcies come to their natural results in de-
ficiencieS in the treasury, and the Dem
ocratS are forced to look for additional
sources OF revenue. the income tax will
be likely to be a resort. L ere will be
more liberal exemptions than under the
old law, probably not touching incomes
below $4,000. At the last session ar Lii
nois Democrat introduced resolution
instructing the ways and means COM
mittee to prepare bill to levy an in
come tax. and he is to repeat the move
this winter with strong support from
the Democrats. At the recent THUR
MAN banquet Gen. THOMAS EWING in
his speech advocated this policy. He
said the government at one time
received s63010,000 per year from
the tax Oh incomes and inheritances
When the pension list foreShadowS a
shortage of S40, 900, 600 or more, as it is
insisted will be the case, extraordinary
methods OF filling the treasury will be
requisite. The voting strength of those
with more than $1,000 income is vastly
less than even the Republican vote this
year, and if there is need of more in
ternal revenue taxes. the great majority
Will quite readily consent that the fell
lows with robust incomes shall have the
preference. The objections to the
more sweeping imposition of the war
period will be largely obviated. In a
modified form it is quite likely to meet
popular favor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.

The postmaster general, in his annual
report, gives considerable attention to
the scheme Of postal savings banks. 1t
has more to commend it than the postal
telegraph. and as the official mind dis
Germs the error of his party platform in
favoring one-cent letter postage for any
early period, this postal savings banks
scheme is, perhaps, the most hopeful of
the several new methods he would at
taeh to the service. JAY GOULD speaks
of the many millions of dollars that
came to light in a recent financial
crisis as coming from stockings and
household seclusions. WANAMAKERb be-
lieyes that there are vast amounts
tucked about domestic repositories all
over the country, lacking the conven-
fences of banks or having insufficient
faith in their security. These very
argely, he Supposes, would seek the OPP
pOrtunitieS afforded by the government
in the postal department. The opera
ton of this system in England has had
salutary influence in promoting econ
omy and prudence among the working
classes and people of small earn
lngS. The statement is made that
no class of Wage-earnerS in the
world are as thrifty as those in
New England, and much of the credit
is attributed to the savings bank sys-
TEN. 1t is not claimed that their earn
DgS average higher than elsewhere,
but that the constant invitation to
frugality and safe investment IS per-
suaslon that leads to such substantial
results. The frequency of towns and
villages and the density of population
probably enable the private savings
banks to meet most of the needs. This
is, or may be, the case generally in the
larger towns of the country, but great
majority of the population is not con-
venient to these. The proposition is to
establish this department at every post
Office where the people petition for it.
The government takes the little sums
as they are gathered and pays small
interest. This would evidently be a
very valuable economic educational
process. The young people would be
ambitious to be among the creditors of
the government and acquire habits that
will be very useful to them in life. The
good WANAMAKER can put his ener-
gies into this measure without much of
the criticism he says the little red
stamps elected
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-04
THE SUBSIDY SCHEME.

The development of the shipping in
terest. as the president urges in his
messages means the passage in the
house Of the steamship subsidy bills
that the senate adopted at the last ses-
sion. 1t has been understood that
powerful lobby was working for the
measure, and would be Oh efficient duty
at this session. The magnates behind
1t comprise the GOULDS, THURBERs.
uUNTINGroNs and forces of their finan-
cial color. This session is the last on
portunity they are likely to have soon
tor putting through jobs of this stamp,
and it IS more than probable that
Speaker REED will be able to see his
party strength in sufficient volume to
pass the bills in the house. There are so
many Republican members who are
III the cramps financially and politically
as sequences of costly failures in the
campaign, that material influences. if
needed, will find less chances in recen-
ton than might have been the case At
the former session. Unless there is An
nnlooked-for breakdown in the Republi-
IAN programme, both of the subsidy
Oils that nave passed the senate will 90
through the house. Even the approach
of deficits in the treasury paths will not
deter the Republicans from CARRYING ont
this policy. The provisions of the
measure. it will be recalled. are
somewhat of this character: Every
vessel of more than 800 tons gross
register. engaged in the FOREIGN
trade. shall be paid a bonus. tbe
stipulation being that the vessel. whether
steam or sail, shall have been CON
structed in this country and have ex-
ciuslvely United States owners. The
cargo must be loaded at one or more for.
eign ports and discharged at American
ports, or the reverse in case of exports
Inc bonus Is designated as 10 cents per
ton for the first 500 miles sailed outward
OF inward, the same for the second son
miles either way, and so cents per gross
ton for each 1000 tons thereafter. and
pro rata for fractions of the LOCO miles
There are some other matters of detail
but the purpOrt of the scheme is to nav
some thousands of dollars to the aver
age vessel or steamer that is native