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The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
AN ALFRED MAN.
He Is Rich Enough to Buy His Sons
Railroad.

One of the natives of Maine who is
making considerable stir in the railway
world is President Charles Parsons, for
merly of Alfred, in York county. Par
sons was brought up in Alfred and Ken
nebunkport, educated at Yarmouth
Academy, and at the age of II made his
first thousand dollars by buying lot of
Kennebunkport timber land of brother
of Hugh McCulloch, afterwards in Lin
coins cabinet.
The New York Sun tells how Mr.. Par
sons intends to make few more thoiis-
ands by getting hold of the New York &
New England railroad:
Mr.. Charles Parsons, ex-president of
the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg
railroad, and certain parties who NAV be
working. in harmony with him, has
bought very heavily of the New York &
New England stock, and it is rumored
that they are after the control of the
road. Mr.. Parsons and his family, it is
said, had nearly $5,0OO,000 invested in
the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg
railroad, and recently they have sold out
good part of their holdings. When
asked by certain Vanderbilt people why
he was getting out of so remunerative
road Mr.. Parsons intimated that he was
buying another one. The Parsons really
controlled the Rome road before it
became part of the Vanderbilt
system, and they. drove good bargain
when they leased it to the New York
Central. Since he left the management
of the Rome road, Mr. Parsons has ex-
pressed a desire to establish his sons
with another railroad that would stand
improvement. If Mr.. Parsons could get
control of road like the New England,
that is in position to control the situa-
ton or demoralize business, he might be
able, as in the case of the Rome road, to
force his competitors to buy him out at
his own terms.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. 6, Mrs. Mary, widow of the
late Solomon Davis, aged 80 years 3 months and
10 days.
In South Portland Jan. 6. Mrs. Emma Dixon,
wife of the late Charles John Dixon, aged 81
years months.
Funeral service Friday afternoon at 1 O'Clock
from her late residence, "a Sawyer street, South
Portland
In this city, Jan. 6, Mrs. Ellen Hearn, aged SO
years.
In Lgonia, c. E., Jan 8, Eugene Henry, son
OF Chas y. and Mary A. Scott, aged years 0
Funeral service this Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock, at parents residence, No. SO North
Avenue, Ligonia.
Boston papers please copy.l
lii North Berwick Jan. s, Frank III. Mariner
aged 80 years 4 months.s
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at $50
O'clock, at his late residence, No. S77 Congress
street.
IN Limerick, Jan. 1, DR.. Moses E. Sweat, aged
rs years.
lii South Gardiner, Dec. 30, Mrs Eliza NJ
Knight, aged 81 years, formerly OF Lubec
IN Milo Dec, 70, John Stearns, son OF VIM.
j: Cross, aged months.5
In St George, Jan. 1, Frank E. Hall, aged
go years.
lii Saco, Jan. 4, William King. aged 30 years.
In Lisbon Falls, Dec. %, J.. Maud Crossmai,
In North Berwick, Dec 20, Miss Flora York,
aged "a years.
In North Berwick, Dec 80, Capt Frank Good
win.
In Norway, Dec o. Julia Hall, aged 80 years
In Norway, Dec g. James G. Bennett, aged
II years.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Mrs. Alkaline
\. Hutchinson will take place this Thursday af-
ternoOn at 2.30 O'Clock, at her late residence,
NO. 10 Monument street. Burial at conven-
fence of the family.
1.-THE funeral OF the late Levi f. Hoyt took
place Wednesday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, No. Bramhall Place.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Woodbridge Concert.

The severe storm of last evening kept
about one-fourth of the usual Stock
bridge audience away from City Hall,
but those who did go enjoyed a delight
full concert by the Moclridge Concert
Company Everybody of course antici-
pated Mockridge with much pleasure.
Whatever it was, his selections, or the
depressing effect of the weather and
smaller audience, we are not sure, but
somehow, Mr.. Mockridge's singing did
not seem to exactly fulfil all that was
expected and failed to create the Juror
he generally does here. He sang superb
ly, however, as he always does. His
"Vision Enhancing was encored and he
sang Bucks Proposals" Miss Nickels
possesses q sweet voice, but she is not
great artist by any means. She was the
recipient of two bouquets. Mr. Beres-
ford took the house by storm. He is an
ideal basso, possessing d noble voice
which houses with great taste and with
splendid execution. His deep In a
Nine" was exceedingly fine, and "The
Skipper" and "Out ON the Deep" his en-
core songs, were given with great spirit.
He easily shared the honors with Mr..
Mockridge, and Portland people will
look forward with interest for his next
appearance in this city. Miss Botsford,
the violinist, pleased the audience. She
plays with fine tone and executes well.
Perhaps her most pleasing number was
the Spanish Dance. Another encore
number was gavotte, by Leonard. The
duets and trios were well received. Miss
Mockridge played the accomplishments
with exquisite taste.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
Christmas at the Orphan Asylum.
To the Editor Of the Press:

To the Editor Of the Press:
The managers of the Female Orphan
Asylum of Portland gratefully acknowl-
edge the abundant kindness and generos-
ity of the many friends who. helped to
make the Christmas tide pleasant to the
children. 1t was a prolonged festival,
for gifts were sent, and money to pur-
chase presents, with special requests
that the children should have them on
Friday, and so the Christmas JOY began.
On Saturday, came the High street on
tertainment, and ON Tuesday the usual
beautiful Christmas tree, hung with
things which delight young hearts, made
a merry ending. We wish that the do
nors could have had the happiness of tile
little ones. ~
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
Obituary Notes.

Mrs. Rachel Weston, aged 90, the oldest
person in Fryeburg, died Monday morn
ing. She was the daughter Of Jonathan
Ward, and was born in Concord, N. H.,
Sept 20, 1900 She came to Fryeburg
with her parents in 1901.
Word has been received of the death of
Nathan c. Rollins, of Denver, Col,
formerly Of Portland. He went to Dem
yer in 1873, and with VIM. NJ. Bond en-
gagged in the clothing business. He
leaves one son, George Fl. Rollins of Dem
yer. #E
Isabella Thrasher, aged 81, was buried
at Cape Elizabeth yesterday. She was
an estimable lady, and one Of the oldest
people on the Cape. Ge
The funeral services over the remains
of the late Levi Hoyt were held at his
late residence, Bramhall Place, Yesterday
afternoon. Delegations from Bramhail
Lodge, l. o. o. f., and ,Ligonia Dodge,
K. of p, were present and assisted at the
services. Several handsome floral prices
were sent by the lodges.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
Harrison.
BOLSTER MILLS,

At the annual meeting and Harvest
Feast of Crooked River Grange held Sat
urday Jan. End the following officers
were installed by w. w. Andrews Past
master OF Fred Robbie Grange
MASTERPIECE. II. Green.
Overseer--A +. Chute.
Securer-S. c. Barrows.
SteWard-Almore Haskell.
Assist Steward-H. i. Lowell.
Chaplain-C. Il. Brett.
Treasurer-Francis Chute.
Secretary-K. A. Chute
Gate Keeper-Brackett Small.
Ceres--Mabel j. Lowell.
Flora--Fannie A Dorman.
Pomona--A fired A. Greene.
Choister-Virginia +. Weston.
The following list of officers were
chosen at the last meeting of Gen. Gar
field Lodge No. 173. New England Order
of Protection and will be installed Tues
day evening, january II next.
Past Warden--N. G. Pinlxham.
Warden--Simon Scribner
Vice Warden-StelIa Meserve.
Seeretary-Iiza Meserve.
Financial Sec.-G. A. DOrman.
Treasurer-Nellie Wight.
Guide--E. A. WightE
Guard-C. w. SkilliAgs.
Sentinel-Orrin Hancock.
Chaplain-M. Il. Wight.
Trustee for three years-A. M. Hancock
The abundant rains of the last few
days, have filled the streams and wells
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07


Messrs. John III. Davis & Co.. of New
York, offer for subscription $500, 900 first
mortgage s per cent 2O-year gold bonds
of the United States Book Co., Manhat-
tan Trust Co., trustee. The United
States Book Co., is corporation organ
lied in 1890. It's capital stock consists
of 81, 900, 600 per cent first mortgage 90
year gold bonds, of which the $500. 900
now offered are part; further Of $1,000,
600 per cent cumulative preferred stock
and of $1,250,000 common stock. both
classes of stock being listed at the New
York Stock Exchange. The business of
the United States Book Co. consists of
the property of the John w. Lowell Co..
which they have acquired, including a
large publishing plant consisting of
stereotype and electrotype plates of a
market value of SO, 000, 900, as valued by
competent experts. The net profits Of
the Is months ending October 81. 1891.
were 1929, 633.01, leaving surplus of
1924, 633 over the full interest charges
for that period upon the 1000, 600 bonds
and surplus of nearly $25, 900 after pay
ment of the 8 per cent dividend upon the
preferred stock. Subscriptions for the
bonds now offered will be received at par
flat. The subscription lists will close
January IS or earlier. Further particu-
lars will be found in their advertisement
on page 4.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
A CARD.


Being especially DESTROYS of
disp0sing of Ali our Odd and
Small Lots of Suits, OvercOats,
listers, Refers, Trousers, Boys
Clothing, &c, we have been
carefully through Quar- Entire
Stock, taken out such goods as
we are anxious TO close out, and
marked them AT "A price that will
make a good impression upon
every ONE that sees them. The
rebate i'm these special lots rtsn
as high as so per cent. and i'm mo
case less than 20 per cent.
There is "a limit to these Spec
iaE Bargains. We are not giving
our goods away, that's certain,
but we are offering several
thousand dollars worth of the
most reliable clothing of our
OWN make at less prices than
can be made for. Good goods,
such as YOU are always anxious
and ready 30 buy.
WE TRUST YOU WELL BE
INTERESTED TO NOTICE
EACH SPECIAL BARGAIN,
because each item means loss
to us and "a big bargain for
somebody. @
ID. g. When we say
WORTH SO MUCH, we mean
that Id rs worth the specified
price at amy first class retail
store for the qualify. The price
at which we are NOW offering
shows our loss or discount
which makes the Special Sale.
Consolidated lot of Young
Mems three button FrOck Suits,
sizes So to SO. Very desirable,
first class ian every respect.
Worth sis and $50, at $40 per
Suit. The reason we make SO
low a price is that we may turn
them QUICK.
Livingston Mills Gray Mixed
Cashmere Coats and Vests,
worth SE4, at only $40.
Heavy All Wool Brown Scotch
Plaid Sack Suits, goods made
from famous North Adams Cas-
siHneres, wortl, $HS at only SAG.
Putnam Cashmere sack Suits,
worth every cent of $l2, offered
at SIS.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07

is the ieaAlng CkOthinS store.
We are bound to be the
LEADERS in the Clothing
Business and to be leaders
we must offer Bargains.
Now this is our latest. We
have got more Clothing
than we need for this warm
weather SO we make this
extraordinary inducements
TO purchasers. all custom
erS buying of us for cash at
one time and bringing this
adv. will be allowed Sl.oO
on a $1,000 purchase or
100 on a $40. 90 purchase
or larger purchases in the
same proportion, but this
adv. must be presented for
every purchase and will be
good for the balance of this
week. 1T will be found in
the Portland Press, Argus,
Advertiser and Express.
We consider this a rare
chance to buy first class
clothing cheap.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
MARRIAGES.

pint n this city, Jan g By Rev Na Pr
both of Portland
In this city, Jan. 6, by Rev. G. l. KERN, Geo.
w. Adams and Miss Linda 4. SWEET.
In FreepOrt Dec. %, William A. Mitchell and
Mrs Rose B. Townsend.
In Freeport Dec "a, Charles T. PaysOn and
Miss Lucy N. Coombs
In Freeport, Dec. "a, Herbert Fuller and Miss
Lizzie Foster.
In Brunswick, Dec. %, Charles w. Pratt and
Miss Mary Mcpherson, both Of Freeport
In Bath, Jan. 2, Chas W. Norton Of Bath and
Mrs. Media e. Reed of Georgetown.
IN Norway, Jan. 2, Lee NJ. Watson and Miss
Annie A. Cullnnan.
In South Thomaston, Dec 81, Geo. A. Cannon
ard Miss Nettie A. Shea.
AT Green's Landing, Dec. 27, Maynard L.
Bray and Miss Adelia NJ. Barter, both of Deer
ISLE
In Belgrade, Dec: 81, Fred Kingsbury and
Miss May Wainwright.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
WEDDINGS.
Siteman-O'DonneIl.

A very pretty wedding took place at
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Con-
ception Wednesday morning, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. John Siteman
and Miss Nellie O'Donnell. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father Nc
Grath. Mr.. Daniel McKeown and Miss
Mamie Brady acted as best man and
maid of honor. The bride wore a very
becoming costume, and the groom the
conventional black. After the ceremony
the happy couple departed to their future
home, at % Newbury street, where they
received many congratulations. Among
the presents they received was hand
some French clock from jackson G.
Dugan.
Smith-Beales.
Mr.. James Smith of Des Moines, Iowa,
and Mrs. Hattie M. Beales of Old
Orchard, were married yesterday at Old
Orchard by Rev. L. Fl. Bean. After the
ceremony the newly-married couple, with
the son of the bride, left on the 4 p. m.
train for their home in Des Moines.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
A Sad Insane Case.

Late yesterday afternoon, in the midst
OF the raging storm, q young woman was
seen walking down Myrtle street, bare
headed and half clad, crying out and act
ing strangely. The police were notified
and the poor creature was carried to the
station and made as comfortable as pos
sible. She was found to be named Grant,
o daughter of the late Peter Grant. She
had been domestic in family on Elliot
street and has recently become insane.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEroRE .1unGE comm.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY-Wm. Lang. Intoxica-
ton; 80 days in county Jail and fined So
and costs.
Edward Parker and VIM. o. Hutchins.
Intoxication; each Is days in the coun-
ty Jail.
John J. Brogran. Assault; 8 months
in county Jail.
Joseph M. McGovern. Larceny;
bound over to grand jury in the sum of
$780,
Thomas A. Hurlburt and William G..
Hurlburt. Search and seizure; dis
charged.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
THos. MAYBERRY, JR. Selectmen of
JOHN READ. Windham
JOHN EvELETH, Town Clerk.
STEPHEN HALL, Treasurer.
Mechanics, Association.

The board Of government of the Maine
Charitable Mechanics Association held
their monthly meeting Monday evening
Quite an amount of important business
was transacted. The death of John NJ
Peck, member Of the board, was an
nounced, and appropriate notice taken
OF it. Mr.. Peck was valued member
OF the board, and is the first trustee to
die during tenure of Office.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
in this county have been recorded at the
registry Of deeds:
Portland--Mary A. CoIcord TO Edward p.
Chase.
Edward r. Chase to Mary A. Colcord
Maine Wesleyan Board OF Education to Alice
3. Peterson.
Harry Fessenden to Michael j. Gleason.
>, Westbrook-Simon H. Mayberry to James X.
Smith.
Brunswick-John w. Prout to Eleanor Patten
Scarboro-James N Hyde to George L. Fish
er.
Deering-Lydia J. Leighton to Charles w.
Higgins $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
The Bankrupt Stock Sale.

Our customers will notice our adver-
tisement. We cancel from the list all
goods which have been closed out, but
we have large lot left, of which we
shall continue the sale until they are
entirely closed.
MANSON G. LARRADEE,
246 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
BOYS

no Dozen Boys Hats and Caps
that ARE WORTH soc, use and
So, TO close at only AOc each.
Boys Union Cashmere Knee
Pant Suits, sizes A TO IA, worth
SD, at only SO.
Consolidated Lot of E5 Boys
All Wool Suits, worth So to IS,
at only $i.
Consolidated lot of Fine Wool
Suits, different cOiOrs and quail
tiles, WORTH $3.50, SSS and
$40, at only So.
OUR ssRUGBY. SUIT mt SIS il
destined TO be "A great seller. All
Wool, every seam seNed with
linen thread, practically untear-
able.
Boys All Wool Vest Suits, dark
mixed, sizes In 10 l6 years,
worth SIS, at only So.
Four Lots of Handsome Plaid
All Wool Cape Overc0ats for
Boys 3 TO E2 years, very desira-
bic, worth IS, offered at B5:
Few Boys Overcoats left at $l,
$I.75 and 1925 go today.
Lot of Boys Dark Plaid FuIH
Cape OvercOats clat long, worth
SIS, only $3.50,
SPECIAL GRAND VALUES IN
VIEWS AND YOUNG MEMS
FINE WINTER OVERCOATS
AT $40, SAG and $IJ. Actual
worth Sl5, SIS, SEQ and Ss35.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
A Relic of the Rum Days.

A curious document, yellow with age
and broken with folding, was brought
into Sheriff Grants office the other day.
1t is relic of days, sentiments and ideas
long gone by in Maine. A reproduction
OF the document is its best explanation:
STATE or MAINE
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND:
AT a meeting Of the selectnen, treasurer and
clerk of the town OF Windham in said county,
AT John Eveleth's Office In said town. on tie
23d day of October, A. D., 1890, for the pur-
pose OF granting license to Victuallers nm
holders and retailers of strong liquors in said
town agfeeaby to a law of said State Lndo
Thayer is licensed to be q retailer, with the
right to sell Wine, brandy, rum, and other spir-
ituous liquors by retail, to be drunk in his store
in said town, until the Monday in September
next
ATTEST.
THos MAYBERRY, JR. Selectmen of
JOHN READ. Windham
JOHN EvELETH, Town Clerk,
STEPHEN HALL, Treasurer
The cost Of this license does not an
pear, unless the figures S5.O0xs1. 00x25
written on the margin, evidently by the
same hand that filed in the blank in the
license, mean that the document cost
Ludo ,rhayer 1926, as the rate of license
for selling liquor for about year in the
good ola town of Windham.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
The Baptist Bed at the Maine General
Hospital.

The Maine Baptists, through the Rev.
DR.. Burrage, have renewed the free bed
in the Maine General Hospital, main
tanned by them for several years past.
The treasurer of the hospital has receiv-
ed from Dr.. Brll'ra0e $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
STANDARD CLOTHING CO.
AN IMPORTANT SPECIAL
Mark Down Sale
GOOD CLOTHING.
QUIZ
Great Annual Clearance Sale


Lasts as long as the goods lasts
TO which we call your particular
attention.
Edward Harris's Cashmere
FrOck suits i'm n very dark,
handsome mixture, worth SEQ,
only sbE5. Who wouldn't have
n genuine Harris Suit
One Lot Double Breasted sack
Suits, i'm am odd stripe, All Wool,
great yvearer, sizes 33 TO SO,
worth SIS, to be sold at $40.
Young Mems Fine Black
WhipcOrd Sack and FrOcIx suits
WORTH SIS and SEQ, mt only $E2.
One lot Medium Weight Saw
yer Suits, "a fine black and white
stripe, extra fine trimmings and
custom made. Worth see, at
only SIS.
Lot of Mems All Wool Pants,
sizes 30 TO So waists, reduced in
price from SS2 TO only $l.l5 per
pair.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07

and all fears of water famine are
among the things Of thePast.
Lumbermen in this vicinity are hope
ing for snow as they have had ample
time to prepare for u. IL
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
Bosworth the Winner.

The contest at Ira 7. Clark & Co. IS for
the beautiful water color painting of the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, closed
last evening with the Bosworth Post,
No. 2, G. A. R. in the lead with 55T1
votes, the Others are as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07

Beecham's Pills act like magic on a
weak stomach.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
.DT XII. -. GSd.
BOTANIC AND ClAlNV0YANr PHYSICIAN
0 500 l-a Congress Street, Portland.

For the treatment of all chronic and conpli-
Gated diseases that flesh is heir to- all cases
given up as incurable, win take them to make
a cure.
DIR. Reed will not ask you any questions in
any way in regard to your diseases and after
you have true examination OF your case he
will tell you ii you can be cured. DR. Reeds
each case, he thinks he can tell the differences
between person afflicted with disease or a
person becoming an entranced medium There
has been great many people who have lost
their lives by making the above mistake. Ex-
aminatiOns at my office every day including sun
day from 8 a. M, to p. IN. Examination by
letter stating their name, place or residence and
age and one stamp. $1.o0. mv22d9m
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
AUCTION SALES.
Auctiuneers.
F. 0. BAILEY & CO.,
Assignee's Sale of Groceries, store Fixtures
and the Stock OF Moores g. Libby,
mo. 60 Portland Street.

ON MONDAY, january 18th at 1Oclock p.
W M. Shall sell the stock Of groceries, etc,
consisting of fun and complete stock OF staple
and fancy groceries, canned goods, tobacco and
cigars about 20 bbis. flour, teas, cOfees, soaps,
spices. extracts and oils, and everything usually
found in q first-class store. Fixtures consist in
part of iron safe, platform and counter scales,
show case, No. is Star coffee mill, oil cabinets,
cans, tools stove etc, etc. BENZ. THOMP-
SON, Assignee of MoOres Libby.
JAM dtd
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
f. o. BAILEY CO., AUCTIoNEERs.
Assignee's Sale by Auction,

ON SATURDAY, Jan. 9th, at IL o'clock, at
" carriage repository of Il. o. Bailey & Co.,
80 Plumb street. we shall sell bay mare, HOO
lbs, about years old l sorrel mare, 1000 lbs,
about years old; black horse, 900 lbs. about
8 years old. Horses can be seen on morning OF
Dow. jan7d3t.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07
HARRINGTON BRCS.,
SAG Congress 9treo@,.
jan5 DIST
AM g RgCAN
HOUSE
NEW MANAGEMENT
American and European
BOSTON,,
MASS.

RoonaS3s1 per day and upward. This popular
house, located IN the business centre OF Boston.
under its new management, and with its new
fractions to both permanent and transient
guests that are unsurpassed. Large sample
rooms for commercial men, Special attention
given 70 club and association dinners gem
temen's cafe to be opened on the street foor.
GEO. A. KEELER-ALFRED A. POCOCK,
Proprietors. ian4-1m
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-07

Lot of Boys Dark Plaid Full
Cape Overc0ats clat long, worth
SIS, only $3.50,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1892-12-14

"My poor Elgenie," began George
Sand to nlacroix, Il am afraid have
got bad news "Dr you" Indeed" said
Delacroix, W, .0It interrupting his
work, and just giving her one of his
cordial smiles in guise of welcome.
Eyes, my dear friend, have carefully
consulted my own heart, and the upshot
isl g-ieve to tell you-that l feel /
cannot and could never love you" Del
acroix kept on painting. SIS that a
factT" he nd. "Yes, and l ask you to
pardon &c and give me credit for my
candor-my poor Delacroix."
Delacroix did not bulge from his
easel. "You are angry with me, are you
not? You will never forgive me?' Ser
tainly | will Only want you to keep
quiet for ten minutes. have got bit
of sky here which has caused me good
deal of trouble; it is just coming right.
Go and sit down, or else take little
walk and be back in ten minutes" OF
course George Sand did not return.-An
EnglShman in Paris.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1892-12-14
Some Horrors of Ouackery.

The old proverb, "Any port in a
Storm" has often found practical illus
tratiOn in the empirical treatment Of
disease. Time was when even regular
practitioners in the art of healing in
cluded in their professional armament,
along with many simple remedies of
real value, other matters, the very men,
ton of which might almost suffice to en-
gender illness. We may feel thankful
that we have now entered upon later
and more scientific era, and that such
extraordinary drugs as weasels' gizzards,
does hoofs, snails, and other even more
repulsive horrors, do not now find a place
in any pharmacopeia.
There still exists, however, a species
of medical f)lklore, and some of its pre-.
scribed wisdom available for use in i'll
ness is of the most remarkable kind.
Times of panic, by throwing a popula-
ton to some entent ON its own resources
for treatment, are apt TO create a de-
mand for these survivals of dark age.
This happened lately in Germany, where
a toad cooked with much care was swal-
lowed as a cure for cholera. AS to the
result we are not informed. Most of us
would probably choose to suffer rather
than thus attempt our own relief.-Lon-
don Lancet.