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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15
TURKEYS AND DUCKS.
The Least Comfortable Fowl About the
Farm Is the Duck.

The Least Comfortable Fowl About the
Farm Is the Duck.
The turkeys have somewhat dif-
ferent effect on the Imagination. They
are restless creatures, says the Boston
Transcript but free-spirited and
cheerful in their way. The young
ones run most OF the time, bending
their heads toward the ground, piping
plaintively and monotonously with a
rising infection. and mailing" flies
with astonishing swiftness and pre-
cision. All their habits tell the story
of their comparatively recent domesti-
cation. Although they may become
very tame, as lions cub may. they
have a great deal OF the savage In
them still. They range long distances
away from the farmhouse and get mix
ed up with the neighbours turkeys.
They hunt rs long rs they can see at
night, and then are fain to roost in the
trees rather than the hen-house. The
farmer always says that q turkey is
the biggest fool that the Lord ever
made. and declares that the goose is
wisdom itself in comparison. The
turkey is no doubt foolish. speaking in
terms of civilization. but she UNDER
stands the turkey business very we'll
for all that. She has not yet so COM
pletely adapted herself to the ways Of
human beings as the hen and the
goose have, and that is the whole story
of her foolishness. Perhaps she has
her own idea OF the wisdom of these
other highly domesticated fowls.
The least comfortable fowl about
the farm is the duck. 1t is mistake
to regard the duck as a complacent,
cheerful. amiable creature. It is
really restless. eager, unhappy fowl.
with want long felt, an aching void
in its crop that is never filed. A duck
Is simply waddling appetite. The
farmers have taken to raising ducks to
supply eggs for the Boston market,
where they bring higher prices than
hens eggs do, though the farmer him
self and his family scorn to eat them.
The pond is not considered requisite
for ducks. "Give 'em plenty to eat.
and plenty Of water to drink" says
Uncle Ira, land they don't want any
water to swim in" Perhaps they
don't ask for it. but it is hard to be-
lieve that they don't want it. 1t is a
terrible thing to see ducks eat meal.
They shovel it with their bills until
their Threats are crammed. then wad-
die to the trough and drink lot of
water. and then shovel a great deal
more Of the dough. In drinking they
do not lift their eyes 10 heaven after
the pious fashion of the hens. Uncle
Ira took fork and went to digging in
the earth near the chip pile. Instant
ly the ducks swarmed quacking
around. and fell to picking up the
earth worms that came up with the
fork. Nothing could parallel their
greed. They ate until they could
surely eat no more, and Uncle Ira
desists for fear of killing them, and
then they run of and 90 to hunting
insects as if they had had nothing to
eat for week.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15
A Monster vessel OF Olden Times.

Ptolemaus Philopater one of the
ancient kings Of Egypt. is said to have
built a vessel APO feet long. Sc feet
broad. ~ feet high from the keel to
the top of the prov. and 80 feet to the
top OF the poop. 1t had four helms OF
20 feet; its largest oars were Sc feet
long. with leaden handles. 80 as to be
more easily worked; it had two prows.
two sterns. and seven rostra or beaks.
On both poop and PROV it had figures
OF men and animals that were fully Is
feet high. 1t had 1000 rowers, 400
cabin boys or servants. 1920 marines
to do duty on deck. besides being pro-
vided with immense stores of arms and
provisions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15
[Smiling-Florence Saint John. I

[Smiling-Florence Saint John.
the zygomaticus major. which draws
the angle Of the mouth upward and
outward. 1t is the laughing muscle.
The lesser zygomatic muscle is insert
ed into the outer part OF the upper lip.
draws it upward. backward and out
ward. and gives an expression of sad
ness.
The risorius. often improperly called
the muscle Of laughter. is a little mus
cular band which comes across the
cheek from the fascia over the masseter
muscle. and Is inserted into the angle
OF the mouth. It draws the corners
OF the mouth backward and is the mus
Gle of grinniug or smiling. The sup
posed twinkling aspect OF the eyes is
due not to any marked change in the
eye itself. but to this pushing up of the
muscular mass of the cheek.
The platysmoi myoides arises from
the shoulder and reaches the angle OF
the mouth. When this muscle con-
tracts 1t draws down the corner of the
mouth. as in sorrow. il causes obstruc-
ton OF the flow OF blood in the veins of
the neck. and these vessels become
distended. BY the wrinkles in the
neck and the distention of swelling of
the throat 1t gives to the expression
present in the individual an element
Of intensity.
The action OF the depressor of the
lower lip Is that Of irony or scorn.
which is produced by its drawing the
lip downward and thrusting it little
outward. The expression is OF scora;
but at the same time the woman has
her eyes wide OPEN and suggests the
idea that she does not approve. Con-
tempt is shown by the depression of
the lower lip and attention by concen-
traction OF the eyebrows. Actors APP
preciate the Importance OF these lines,
and often exaggerate them by painting.
1t is not properly appreciated how
much the mouth has to do with ex-
preston. The eyes which are sup
posed to be so important q factor in
expressing emotion. have very little Of
such effect. except by the rotation of
the balls and the position of their lids
and brows. They rotate upwards and
we have pathos. They move sidewise
and We intensity some expressions, as
in scorn Or jealousy. Yet it is as
what q small share in facial
expression the eyes possess.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15

century of tossing in a canvas-sheet as
a sport or punishment, in the SINE
way as we use the phrase to blanket
Then it gradually came to mean to
.knock about" pull to pieces, and,
OF writings. to ''criticise or discuss =
n sense which still survives. From
this sense OF discussing" came the
meaning of soliciting votes,' though
the transition is not altogether clear.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15
sACanvas,, .na s4(,.nv...., ;,

Canvass" and canvas" are OF
course the same word. from Latin
.'cannabis." hemp: but the sense
development of the former is curious.
To canvas" was used in the sixteenth
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15

You are so English in your 'ss.I
should think you would leave A~'
ca and live In England" .k.
I'VE can't afford that but we H. d..
it point to spend tho winter IN
muda and the summer In Canao~
Judge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-10-15

Gorgoli counted them, found them
correct. handed the culprit over to the
police who carried him of to prison,
while the general fastened back to his
house. To the immense and natural
delight Of the banker. who had him
self just come so near being tempted
by his losses into the commission OF a
crime. he passed out to him the
familiar canvas bag. With q cry OF
JOY and establishment ut Its restoration
the banker seized 1t. but was so over
como by his feelings that he stared
helplessly at the police official asking
for an explanation.
Count them!' said the general.
turning to his table and beginning to
write
The merchant eagerly undid the
strings Of the bag and feverishly emp
tied its contents upon the table. He
began counting them. putting them
back into the bag as he did so. At
last he said:
Two roubles are missing"
THAT is strange"
What is strange? That there
should be 80 few gomez"
Neither. But that the thief should
tell the exact truth. They seldom do
He said he had spent two"
Then you have captured him?"
He Is now in prison"
.'how did you get him so quickiyi
1t is hardly an hour since you depart
ed"
The general told him. Detroit Free
Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
LUSENBUItGH.

January 20.-By the unanimous nc.
OF the American Forestry Association
ut Washington, ID. c., Jan. LIST, DIR.
Hiram a. Cuttings name Of Lunen.
burgh, Vt, was presented TO the As>o
cialiJn for ce''resident aud he was
elected for the ensuing year. Hon.
Joseph BIttell OF MIddl4bury, VT.
joined the Association ut the Wash.
Ingtun meeting. This ASSOCIATION is
accomplishing much towards the pres,
ervatiUn and rcplanting Of forests, Is.
pecially in the west, and live active
members are wanted for the work.
ACCIDENT-Mrs.G Geo. Gleason, an
She is slightly insane AMI it is not.ex
pected she will recover.
SNKAK THIEVES. things
about the village like whips, bugs,
chains, etc, have been stolen Of late,
aud the other night Il new nX was
taken from the Sleigh Of Mr.. Sllsby.
People are wa king up aud suspicion
falls ON some that ere long will doubt
less be brought TO justice.
NhW MlLL.-J OSIl uu iNlISDS nus erect
ed the Easement story OF his new steam
mill. fine cold weather has retarded
operations OF late.
RUNAwAY.-L. Allen Nichols was
run away with few days since. His
face rec 'Ived some scratches, u sleigh
shaft was broken aud some other dam.
ages, but on the whole it was FORUM
ate runaway il one must be.
The measles are still abundant but
must soon die out for lack OF new sub.
jecis. Several have been very sick.
Rev. II. Winslow has been on a
vacation. lie returned on Saturday
in season to preach at Dalton sunday.
Rev. q Anderson of Whirefeld, n
H., is assisting in II series OF meetings
here at the Congregational Church.
There was no service ut the VI. +.
Church last 5 lbbath.
A married man once said: II would
rather hold u currycomb argument
with the heels OF Il mule than 10 beat
nv wife three straight gaines of euchre,
or say word against Brussels ,oap."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
CANAAN.

January 2O,-William Cumming has
sold his residence in the village to
Herman Nichols Of Hall Stream. p. q,
for $1,000. Possession given in the
spring.
A large audience gathered at the
/ COng'l Church in Vest Stewar'stown
on Sunday last to listen to IL talk by
the Rev. a. L, liillmaL, Secretary Of
the New Hampshire Home MissSn So.
ciety, upon the work Of tie Society.
lie said some things members OF So
cieties, especially business men, would
do well to think about
Napoleon Rousseau has II brother
from New York visiting him.
tIntcndcI for last week.
The severe cold weather is decreas.
ing in size the woodpile and hay
mows, and prouortionally increasing
the price Of those articles. Hay is sell.
ling MS high as Sl7 per ton.
Prof Bugley is in this vicinity and it
is expected he will have class in
vocal music here.
A little son OF Charles Chamberlain
aged about years, died Saturday the
10th inst, after long aud severe ILL
hess with brain trouble, caused, as
is supposed, by an injury to his head
some time since.
| Napoleon Rousseau is seen frequent.
ly exercising his pair ofdriving horses.
They make fine turnout. We un.
derstand they are for sale
1t is reported that Geo. Hammond
has purchased Of his partner, Geo.
lluntoOn, his interest in the Sri-t mill
and grain business, aud will hereaft er
run the same alone.
That Charity covers q multitude OF
sins is true to some extent, but in
addition TO charity the dark hours Of
the night from 1899 p. III. to 8 u. M.
are sometimes made use. Of for the pur.
pose OF covering some sins, and even
these have been known to fail.
Lasts twice as long rs cheap soap for
laundry use-Brussels.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, young man
OF Burlington, Ohio, states that he had
been under the care Of two prominent
physicians, and used their treatment
until he was not able to get around.
They pronounced his case to be con.
sumption and incurabe. lie was per,
suaded to try Dr. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumption, Coughs, and
Colds, and at that time was not able
to walk across the street without rest.
ing lie found, before he had used a
half dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use it and Is
today enjoying good health. II you
have any Throat, Lung or Chest
trouble try it. We guarantee satisfac,
ton. Trial bottle free at the drug
stores OF Fitzgerald g. Thurston, Island
Pond, and j. C. llutchins, No. STRAIT
ford.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS
BLOOMFIELD.

January 2O.-The last witnesses on
the Ramsay case returned home last
Saturday, homesick at the great depth
OF snow that greeted them. 1t was
not ut all like the sunny pleasant
weather in Boston.
Milton Cook hos presented the NJ. Il.
Church with beautiful silver COM
munion service.
Presiding Elder Donaldson conduct
ed the quarterly meeting here last
Sunday morning, and went to Canaan
in the afternoon.
Logmen surely cannot complain OF
a scarcity OF snow this season.
Mumps are prevailing to some
extent.
Mr.. Albert Silver OF Derby is In
town for few days visit with his rela'
tives and friends.
l.. House and G.. Kelley got lost IN
the woods while hunting last week
After travelling all night they found
themselves in the morning near L.
Rowell's in Brunswick. their feet sc
badly frozen that it was thought they
would have 70 be amputated, but
there is now u probability of saving
them. 1t is thought, however, that
Kelley may have to part with his toes
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
NORTON.

January 20.-Nothing OF much con.
sequence has transpired the past week.
Only can say like our neighbors-
plenty OF snow AMI more coming.
Most all the sick people are recover.
ing,
Lumhermen report fair business
done so far.
Our Swedish citizens are very
contentel class Of people. They con
slider their prospects much brighter
thnn they would be in their native
country. They have learned the art
OF numbering pretty well and make
good workers.
Messrs. Gale & Sens OF Waterville
Que. are about commencing the man
uincture OF lumber for their spring
bed factory in the mill formerly owned
by ID. II. Cameron OF Stanhope. This
enterprising firm will be IA boon to our
neighnors across the line. Nortonites
have had their eyes on Mr. Gale for a
| long time expecting him to start bust
ness here. A substantial building.
fine water power and an unlimited
supply OF timber ought to entice some
manufacturer into Norton.
The +. L. W. Temperance Band
elected their officers for the ensuing
term last Thursday evening. They
are, Mr.. John Davis. President; Mr.
K. J. Carpenter, V p; Miss Katie
Osborne. Sec'y., and Mr.. p. Gum
Treas. They meet fortnightIy instead
OF weekly as heretofore.
Mr.. Arthur Johnston says the boots
referred to in your last issue are not
his, but John Johuston's. John, take
your boots home.
The Baptist meetings held in the
StetsOn school house are we'll attended
Ilostilities in the " Bad Lands have
about cease.l Not so here; there
was a skirnish at long range a few
nights ago, and battle may take
place any time il the forces meet. The
prospects OF war are good.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
DR.. CAGES APPOINTMENTS.

Celcbrook, Monndnock House, Wednesday
Feb. ith.
Island Pond. Stewart House. Thursday
February 5th. until loon.
Groyeton Hotel, Thursday afternoon Feb
rumy 18th.
Franklin IIuddock, ~ McIndocs, Vt, says
his physician sud he would not live three
days with kidney and bladder diseases, but
DR.. Gage brought him out Of without seeing
him; Dr.. Levi u. Dodge, Waterford. bleed.
ing from Kidneys, cured; h. +. Bickford,
West Nj lnn.sgivcn up as hopeless cured and
doctor did not see him; j. ". Flanders. Lam.
caster, son. cured; Judge Is. Il. Badger, Con.
cord, says Or. Gage cured him OF bleeding
md protruding pile tnmors large ms hens
eggs, by one paInlessapplicntlon Dr. Cages
great discovery enables him to guarantee q
cure In ov"ry case or charge no pay George
Gile, Littleton, X. H., cured of a complication
OF diseases and MO distressing case OF bleed
ing End protruding piles; cured by one pain
less application. W. ". Andrews, LucOnlH
cured OF same and gained y lbs Thomas j
Hardy, West Stcwartstown, great sufferer
with bleeding and protruding piles, cured
Dexter NJ, Jackson, STAFFORD Hollow, got nc
relief until he consulted DR.. Gage. II click
see HIM.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
Horrible Accident Avoided.

What might have been Il terrible &C
cident on the Boston Il Maine, by n
collision between two crossing trains,
under other conditions, was averted
by the faithfulness of ;he Grand Trunk
employees in conducting their train.
While the Il. T. mixed train few
days since was approaching the dia-
mond below North Stratford an acct
dent was avoided by the Circumstance
that no train had run on the b. u nj.
during the winter, this new road being
entirely deserted and snowbound
But what contributed more than all
to prevent an accident was that the
Grand Trunk train came to a dead
stop before crossing the other road
A passenger suggested that the train
stopped out OF respect to its new rival
bat oDe OF the trainmen assured INN
that the stopping was accustomed by
the extreme danger OF the situation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23

Mr.. William T. Price, IL Justice Of
the Peace, at Richland, Neb., was con
fined to his bed last winter with a
severe attack Of iumbaGo; but II thor.
ough application OF Chamberlain's
Pain Balm enabled him to get up and
90 to work. Mr.. Price says: The
Remedy cannot be recommended too
highly" Let any one troubled with
rheumatism, neuralgia or lame back
give it trial and they will he of thu
sumo opinion. so cent bottles for sale
by J. G. liutchins, No. Stratford. and
G. ). Raymond, Colebrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
WEST CONCORD.

January 20.-Eugene Walleigh from
Plymouth, n. H., spent the Sabbath
with his parents.
Rev. Mr.. Setz has commenced his
third year as pastor OF the Universulst
Society, with the respect and esteem
OF the whole community.
There was quite list OF accidents at
G. II. Dudley's shops last week. On
Wednesday C. l.. Stacey paned quite
u portion OF flesh from two fingers of
his right hand; OH Thursday w. r.
Joslyn had the end of the index finger
OF the right hand cut off half way to
the first joint, and on Saturday Ar
thur Baker brought his hand in too
close proximity to saw and sustained
"a severe wound thereby.
Sheriff Cobleigh and Landlord Jos
lyn took u ride OH the midnight train
Thursday in pursuit OF two runaway
vi tiC w GOV NoiiNOlu AAouoOi
who for some reason forgot in their
haste to settle their board bills. We
trust they may succeed in bringing the
| fugitives to their senses.
Several OF our people expect to at
tend the State Convention Of the Wo
man Suffrage Association, to be held
ut Lyndonville, commencing Thurs.
day the Goth inst and continuing
through the day and evening follow
ing. Hon. Henry Ballard OF Buring'
ton will deliver lecture before the
Association the second evening. A
cordial invitation is extended TO the
public.
Wednesday OF last week Melvin Nc
Queen was brought before Justice
Wadleigh on charge Of irregular con
duct with Mrs. Arthur Taylor of North
Concord, which resulted ia his being
lodged in the county Jail.
| II cleanliness is next to Godliness,
the surest way to attain it is b(u)y
| Brussels soap.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
cAVINGS BANK.

..T,rf-Itn Pl1I National Rank will
LA. Btdk Department for
! -. 90 receiving the savings and
.,t,t-p - tll ctt.-cS OF dcpos.tOrs
| i.,.WllI be- received upon the follow
IT,, -lu PIT on interest shall be
|.t.AE aul ~ fractional part Of n
Il r.u -lr,S tntrrr-t.
.'Y,l. 4 ivilg the first four days OF
i -stll l.tN interest from the IN II
.,. .nplth. deposits M tdr after the
I.tt interest from the first day
I,I.1Gflg m'hth.
Z ..rW.u pail on any sum with
e.tlrtiu elapsed since the last IN.
y I'm m hr pli n the rate of per
prr amman, payable May lst and
- i ~ each ycIr.
Lsofliity- must he given to the Bank
N..,,I, travail Of SiD0Or more.
,.,gut called for will be credited to
,...iior. thus compromising ~ ice ~
.ihuut trouble OF care on the part Of
=. G. ROBINSON, President.
DARLING. Cashier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
ESTATE ofPATRICK PuEENEY.

The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon Probate Court for the District of
Essex, Commission to receive, examine
and nd just all claims and demands OF all per,
sOns against the estate OF Patrick rheeney,
late OF Brighton, in said District deceased
and al claims exhibited In Offset thereto
hereby give notice thut We will meet for the
purposes aforesaid. ut the counting room oi
A. Bartlett, Son Co, in Brighton aforesaid
on the 10th day OF February and 10th day OF
June next, from O'Clock D. IN. until o'clock
p. m, each Of said days. and that six months
from the 18th dry OF December A. ID. 1899 Is til,
time limited by sad Court for said creditors
and lllo vance.
Dated at Brighton this 10th day OF January
A. d. 1891.
EM BARTLETT, Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23

J. e.. llutchins, No. Stanford. and
G. s. Raymond, Colebrook, druggists,
desire to inform the public that they
are agents for the most successful pre-
paration that has yet been produced
for coughs, colds and Group. 1t will
loosen and relieve a severe cold in less
time than any other treatment. The
article referred to is Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy. 1t is Il medicine that
has won fame and popularity on its
merits and one that can always be
depended upon. Ii is the only known
remedy that will prevent Group. 1t
must be tried to be appreciated. 1t is
put up in so cent aid 81 bottles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
ESTATE NE CON N,NEIIL-

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Es
sex, Commissioners to receive, examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate of Con O'Scill, late OF
Lexington, IN said district. deceased, and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that wcwillm meet forthe purposes
aforesaid, ut the dwelling house OF Charles
Cook, ON the l+th day OF February mud
the 9th day OF June, next, from O'Clock =
VI. until iu'Clock Z. VI each of said days, and
TINT months from the 18th day OF December
4. d., 1879, is the time limited by said Court
for snid creditors to present their claims tC
us for examination aud allowance.
Dated Mt Lexington this 9th day OF January
a. d., 1891
G G. 4, hGsR USSH' Commissioners
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23

The concert given Wednesday even
ing. Jan. ia, by the singing school
under the direction OF Mr.. May OF st.
Johnsbury, was decided success from
a musical il not from financial point
OF view. All present were satisfied
and regretted that there we're not more
to share their pleasure. 1t is needless
to say that MIR. Mays powerful voice
filled every corner of the Opera Hall,
Mr.. Grimes, OF Barton Landing, was
especially pleasing for his distinct mr.
ticulatiou, and received an enthusl'
.stic encore. The fine voice OF MIR.
Owens added not little to the en- JOY
ment OF the evening. The ladies and
mixed auartets rendered four beautltuI
selections, and the choruses by the
school and by the children were excel
lent, considering the number OF lessons
and the amount OF time consumed IN
drill upon the rudiments OF music
Mr.. May has made many irienns
dnrIng his short visits among US, ana
will be sure OF hearty welcome II lie
conducts a school here another year
II ia expected that he will give two
more lessons this winter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-23
CRANKY.

January 2l.-Alrs. Lena f.. Whit
comb closed her school ia Dist. No.
last week Friday, with the consent OF
the p Irents at her pupils, after te Ich-
ing ten weeks, Two less than was eX,
pected. She has returned To her
home in Lower Cabot to care for her
mother who is sick aud needs her AS
sistance.
Mr.. Stephen F. Austin, administra,
tor Of the estate Of his father, David
). Austin, has had writ Of trover
served on Mr.. 6. +. Shores.
The few who have been slightly sick
with tie canker rash are better