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Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
SNAKE STONES OF cEvLoN.
they VIII Cure the Bite OF . Cobra, th.
Moat Deadly Of Sarnants.

they VIII Cure tho Bite of . Cobra, the
Most Deadly Of Serpents.
Tho so-called SNAKE stones" Of Cey-
Ion are celebrated for the efficacy which
they are supposed to have in curing the
bites of venomous serpents. Secrecy ie
maintained as to the method of their
manufacture, which is q lucrative busi-
ness carried on by monks, who supply
the merchants Of India with them. Very
high prices are demanded for them.
They are employed in the familiar man
ner by being placed on the wound, their
absorbent material sucking up the
blood and incidentally the venom, as is
claimed. There is plenty of authentic
evidence of remarkable cures performed
by such snake stones, though science is
asyet reluctant to place any belief in
them.
Sir j. E. Tennent, to whose work on
Ceylon we are indebted, tells of an oc-
casion when he was riding along jun
gle path on the island, and he saw one
or two natives who were approaching
suddenly dart off from the road and re-
turn Immediately with q cobra, the
NEST deadly of all serpents, grasped
by the head and tail The man
tried to place the snake in a
covered basket, but handed it SO mex
pertly that it seized him by the finger
and retained it's hold for a few seconds.
Blood flowed and intense pain appeared
to follow. AS quickly as possible the
other native undid his own waist cloth
and took from it two snake stones, each
the size Of Q small almond, intensely
black and highly polished, though ex-
tremely light. These he applied one to
each wound inflicted by the teeth of the
cobra. They attached themselves close
ly, the blood that oozed from the bite
being rapidly imbibed by the porous
substance. After three or four minutes
they dropped off and the suffering of
the man seemed tn have subsidized. He
twisted his fingers until the joints
cracked and went on his way without
concern. 1t has been ascertained with
certainty that these snake stones are
usually nothing more than pieces of
burned bone. The Mexican recipe for
making snake stone is to take frag-
ment of deer's horn of any convenient
size and shape, cover it with grass, in
close both in thin piece of sheet cop
per and place the parcel in charcoal
fire until the bone is we'll charred.
When cold remove the calcined horn
from its envelope, when it will be found
to be solid black fibrous substance.
It will then be ready for immediate use.
-Washington Star.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
cAR.cATuRE OF THE CALF.
An Awful Illustration of tho NIiserabl
Ignorance Of IntlLn.

An Awful Illustration OF tho Miserable
Ignorance of India.
Not even Kipling can do more than
hint at the awful problems of India,
writes correspondent. 1t is one thing
to read Of it's conditions and another to
face them. I wish could tell you what
the journey to Telegu from the coast
was like-my first introduction to India.
Fifty miles-and q two days journey!
If we make two miles an hour it is
counted good speed. Sand and sun; a
glare above and a glare beneath. Prac-
tically no vegetation; the trees look
pestilence-stricken There never comes
a time when they seem to renew their
leaves, though sometimes we used to
think they moulted; the old rattle of,
and still there are leaves on the trees,
but they never look new. OF course I
am speaking of my own part of India;
near the rank vegetation of the jungles
it is doubtless different And one day
is like another; year like another; q
thousand years like another thousand
years. The impassive native stufing
the calfskn, that his cow may be de-
,ceived and let down milk, might be his
own immemorially great grandfather,
for all the advance he has made on his
grandfather's habits of mind, or body,
or soul. You don't know what I mean
about stuffing the calf? They believe
the COW will give no milk unless the
calf takes first it's share; so when a calf
dies they stuff it-with weird results,
assure you-and solemnly lead the COW
to where this appalling caricature is
propped up on sticks every night before
they milk her.
''The Hindu fatalism extends even to
the intellectual side of life. In gram
mar with them, as in destiny, thing is
SO because it is so; fatalism kills out
reason as it kills out spiritual effort and
aspiration. shall never forget trying
to get an explanation from q Hindu
teacher of finding, in some Of their
writings, plural substantive mated to
q singular verb. Why does not this
plural noun take plural verb? Be
cause it takes singular verb 'Why%
Because it is right that it should do so.'
why wouldn't it be right that it
should take plural verb| Because it
would be wrong But thought plural
substantives always took plural verbs.
They do Yet this one does not NO,
this one does not What rule governs
it, thenT There is no rule. It does so
because it is right that it should do
so'"-Boston Transcript
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

Syrup

Boschee's German Syrup is more
successful in the treatment of Con.
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. It has been tried under
every variety of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England, in the tickle MiddleS States,
in the hot, moist South-every-
where. It has been in demand by
every nationality. Ithas been en-
ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. o
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
G. A. r. misrepresentation gton,.D. O.
September 30, 1892.

g. A. r. Encampment,,W ,Washington,,D ID. O.,
September 30, 1892.
The Monon Route to Cincinnati in connec.
tion with the Ches.pedke d Ohio Route to
Washington 10 the Official Route Of the De-
partment of State Of Illinois. Special trains
will leave Dearborn Station Saturday night
and Sunday morning, September IL and 1S,
arriving ut Washington the following day.
This route passes all the famous buttle.
fields Of Virginia yia Gordonsyil!e. On the
mond, passing Lynchburg and Appomattox.
Only u Washington to Richmond via the
Potomac River and Old Point Comfort
Special stop over privileges will be
granted, enabling all to visit the battletields
without extra cost
For circulars, maps and further informa-
ton call or write, F. ]. REED, G. p. A.,
2,2 s. Clark ST., Chicago, Ills
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
THE TWO DAKOTAS
NORTH DAKOTA.
A Gospel Barge,


a Gospel barge, the gift of wealthy
New Yorker to Bishop Walker, of the
Episcopal church of North Dakota, is
to be launched at Bismarck soon. 1t is
to be called the Missouri Missioner and
used for Christian work in towns and
camps along the Missouri for distance
of more than 500 miles. It is 90 feet in
length and IS feet in breadth. The
bishop hopes, with this barge church,
to reach many people who could not
otherwise attend Divine service, and it
is to be used for general Christian
work OF every kind that the region
calls for. Bishop Walker refuses to
give the name of the giver, saying only
that he is man with many interests in
the west,
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Short News Items.

Short News Items. ,.-
w. Barnes has been made postmaste.
at Rives, Brule county, S. d.
Two hundred teams are at work on
the Yankton & Norfolk railway in
South Dakota.
A terrific nail storm visited White, s.
D., and vicinity and destroyed hundreds
of acres of grain.
Lyman Corbin, one of the pioneer
settlers of Huron, S. D., is dead. Mr..
Corbin was identified with enterprises
and schemes for the improvement and
betterment of Huron.
The post traders store at Crow Creek
agency caught fire and was entirely
consumed. The building and contents
belonged to A. Greenbaum. Loss,
$1,000; insurance, $1,000. ss
During . thunderstorm at Huron, s
D.. lightning struck Van Dusen's ele
vator. the Farmers hotel, unoccupied,
and the residence of d. M. West, the
latter being badly damaged
Henry Engle, while hunting near Sa.
lem, S. D., attempted to carry loaded
gun in q cart. In some way it was
discharged, both barrels entering the
back of his head, causing instant
death.
Twelve miles east of Watertown, S.
D., q hailstorm destroyed crops and
did other damage.
William Smith, q Northwestern
brakeman, committed suicide at Pied.
mont, s. D.. by hanging himself.
w. G. Smith, blacksmith at Pleas
ant Valley, S. D., suicided by hanging
himself with rope in his shop. Smith
enjoyed good trade. but was just re-
covering from spree. and it was
thought his mind was affected.
Eva Rust, aged IA, the daughter Of
Frank Rust, and Cornelius Jarvy,
adopted son of Pat Connolly. aged II,
were drowned in the Sioux river, near
Elk Point, S. D.
A number of gentlemen met at the
courthouse in Waterrown, s. D., and
organized the Codington County Horti.
cultural society, which starts out with
nearly fifty members. aus.
A railway employees club has been
organized at Mitchell, S. D.. with the
following officers: President, Henry
Noble; vice president, w. w Cole; sec.
retary, AL 9illey; treasurer, j. j. Nc.
Dougal; all in the employ of the MA
wa1kee.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Gold Bullion

Is attractive, but its hue in the skin md
eyeballs is repulsive, and indicates bilious
,,.;s, ness, malady hewever, easily remediable
sick headache, pains through the right side
and shoulder blade are manifestations Of
liver complaint, dismissable with the Bit
ters. which also bnnishes malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney complaints, nervousness
and constipation.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
SOUTH DAKOTA,
Brisk Land ot,,ce Business.

6fIBK Land OtHCe BuS1neS8.
Business transactions of the United
States land Office in Aberdeen, S. D.,
for the month of July were very brisk
and of an exceedingly encouraging
character. There were thirty-five
homestead entries, embracing 5,55s. 4s
acres; fifty-two final homestead proofs.
embracing s,314. 81 acres; eighteen final
timber culture proofs, embracing 1850
acres. The cash sales amounted to
S1,673.0 06 and 1,33s.4 45 acres. The state
also selected s,179 acres for the benefit
Of the state university at Vermillion.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
A New Wrinkle.

A rather impecunious party met .
friend who was sporting new suit Of
clothes. ..
Hello: exclaimed the former,
''where did you get those new clothes?"
81. ''Hush! it's secret I'll tell it to
you if you'll promise not to give it
away" ..t5.. ...
"I'n promise. s.-,.
''You know there is new doctor in
town?" 0a
eyes -
"Well, sit in his Office every morn
ing to make the public believe that he
has got patient. Texas Sftings.
It Would be Interesting to Know.
Mawson-Do you believe the saying
''Money talks?" ..5
"Yes. Certainly" III
''Well, I'd like to ask one Of those
new silver quarters what it thinks Of
its personal appearance, anyhow
Life. 80 3f'4
Some time ago the lord lieutenant
Of Ireland agreed to attend certain
race meeting, and a, carriage was re-
served for his excellency in the special
train.ru n from Dublin on the race day.
SEEING that the adjoining carriage was
reserved for Sir Edward Guinness, of
brewing fame, witty porter took up a
piece Of chalk and wrote upon the one
carriage, "For his Ex.," and on the
other, '.For his XX."-TitBits.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Drove over Hls Child.

The 2-year-old son of James Pollock,
living q few miles east of Glendale, N.
D., rode to the field with his father and
started to walk back to the house. AT.
ter going short distance it fell asleep
in the road. Later the father returned
with wagonload of hay and ran over
the child, crushing it to death.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

"HAs Mantalius a very deep voice.'
every. Why, when that man sings it
hurts his cOrus. lid Bits
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
HaIf Rate Harvest Excu, SON,

Half Rate Harvest Excu' SOM
to points in the West, Southwest and South
Aug. Goth, and Sept. 9th, good for 80 days.
For particulars apply to the company,s
agents in st Paul or Minneapolis, or to y.
T. Conley, Asst. Gen'l Pass Agt, st.
Pan1
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

TIE man with no music in his sout should
hire hand organ.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

A FAIR lady becomes still fairer by using
Gleun's Sulphur Soap
Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Early Rising No. Away. . virtue.

Thousands Of people have no choice
whatever about their hour Of rising in
the morning. Later or earlier, that
hour 10 dxed for them by the require
ments Of the Office, the shop, or the
classroom; by the timetable of the
railroad; by the arbitration of their
employers or the necessities of their EN-.
ployes But in the cases manifold
where personal liberty is enjoyed, it
should not be thoughtlessly restricted
simply because Of the domestic tradi-
ton that early rising deserves praise
and late rising blame Breakfast may
often be q movable feast without ma
terially disturbing the routine of an or
derly housekeeping day. Invalids,
mothers whose rest has been broken by
teething babies, aud, above all, rapidly
growing children, should have their
sleep out Nature demands this, and
violence is done to her when sleepy peo.
pie are rudely aroused from their beds
Early to bed is the single safe prescrip-
.ion to insure early to rise. We need to
repeat it over and over to our hurrying,
anxious, toiling American men and
WSA0SAs AASSGS 1Soes 3Ao 0& 0Aus ASSts 1O
not think time il-spent that is spent in
repairing the ravages Of our well-nigh
incessant activity.-Harper's Bazar.
Cut This Out for Future Refareuce.
Harvest Excursions viii be run via ssThe
Northwestern Line" G., St p, NJ. 4 o. Ry.,
on August SOth and September 9th, 1872,
from st. Paul. Minneapolis and stations
East and North Of st. Paul to all points
West Of and including st. James and
Sleepy Eye, MINI, in Minnesota, South
Dakota, Northwestern Iowa, Nebraska,
Wyoming and the Black Hills on the Chi
cago, st: Paul, Minneapolis Il Omaha,
Chicago & Northwestern and Fremont, Elk.
horn Il Missouri Valley Railways.
Harvest excursion tickets will also be
sold to Omaha, st Joseph, Atchison, Leav-
enworth and Kansas City and to all oints
in Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Texas and to certain points
in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and
Louisiana.
Tic-;ets will be sold at very low rates and
will be good to start on day of sale and
good to return within twenty days.
For rate to any particular point, through
car service or any Information call on agents
Of 1.-The North western Line' or address
T. w. TEASDALE
GenI Passenger Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

R1aas-"How long has your wife kept
servantsa' Jiggs-''Two weeks, some
times. ."-Elmira Gazette.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Drilling Wells Despite the Rain.

Drilling Wells Despite the Rain.
Although South Dakota has had
plenty of rain this year the work Of
sinking artesian wells in all parts O,
the state has not been abandoned.
Brule county is keeping up with the
procession and for months has had two
drilling machines at work within he,
borders. The last meeting of the
board of county commissioners author
lied their chairman to contract for an.
other we'll as soon as the wells now un
der way are completed.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

DYSPEPSIA, impaired digestion, weak
stomach, aud constipation will be instantly
relieved BY Beecham's Pills. Is cents a box.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

A NAN who mixes his drinks generally
mixes his speech in the same way.-Bing-
hamton Republican.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

The biggest fur pool: Behring sea-
Philadelphia Record.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

.,4... Harvest t. Hands Wanted
at all stations on the line Of "The Milwau-
kee'' in the Dakotas. Fare five dollars
Call at the company's offices in st. Paul or
Minneapolis.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
Pure and Wholesome Ounlitv

Pure and Wholesome Quality
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of Figs. 1t
is pleasant to the taste ana by acting gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels to cleanse
the system effectnally, it promotes tho
health and comfort Of all who use it, and
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

He is truly good who desires always to
bear the inspection Of good men.-Roche-
loucauld.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19
AIitchell's Corn Palace,

Ground has been broken for the corn
belt exposition building at Mitchell.
8. D.. and from this on preparations
will progress at an active rate. The
cordial cooperation of over twenty
counties in what is known as the corn
belt is assured, as we'll as the official
backing of the Corn Relt Real Estate
association and the substantial aid OF
the railroads.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

To every sufferer from Catarrh, no matter
how bad the case or Of how long stand
ing, the proprietors Of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy say this: IF No can't cure Il,
perfectly and permanently, wen pay you
$500 in cash. Sold by al drRgista
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

APPLY the rules of higher criticism to
roast beef and you will starve yourself TO
death.-Ram's Horn.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

AFTER the pickpocket has succeeded I'm
getting his hand in he takes things easily.
-Bingllamton Leader.
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

8; Z CoBuRx, Mgr, Clarie Scott. writes
II find Halls Catarrh Cure valuable rem
edv" Druggists sell it, CSC
Griggs courier., 1892-08-19

NorH1xa in it-A dudes conversation
Life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
HOW WILL THE 1osAcco GROWERS vorE'

HOW WILL THE TOBACCO TROWERS vCTE'
II 3 FRYE. President of n, W England Tobacco
Growers Association I'm a 5cVEneiand lone
stead
our New England Tobacco Growers Association
mas no Interest In the strife OF political parties eN-
cent as the results directly affect our interests as
GROWERS Depending as it doe upon the meagrc
and Inadequate contribution OF ~rowers urrespecuV"
OF party anationl for the funds necessary 10 secure
and maintain the present duty upon wrapper leai'
II would be suicidal for the association to assume
nartisan attitude. Yet. the pOt clans have nade
the tariff the leading political issue, growers are
forced 10 Of they would conserve their own In
erests with the party that stands Tor the maintenance
and defence Of the only barrier between two ex
tremes OF prOsI Gritty and ruin.
As growers, how shall We vote 10 protect our In
terestsl beg leave to radically differ from The
Uomesteadss intimation about growers satisfying
their party allegiance If the grower has not man
hood and independence enough TO Break the chains
Of partisan slavery let him vote as he always has
done not Is a free American citizen. but AS party
slave and automatic machine contented 10 period
ically drop the ballot in the box Eut II his interests
are OF more moment to him than his party prelu-
dices let him vote for the Republican candidate
for President. Whyl The present Congress Is over
whelmingy Democratic, and If every tobacco district
elected q Protection Congressman the House would
still be Democratic by large majority. The next
Congress will surely pass low tarih bill NO single
schedule In the present law STANDS III more uahscr
Of radical changes than the tobacco schedule. NO
other met with as fierce opposition in the Senate.
Under these circumstances what grower would de-
pend for the savior OF his interests upon the man
who has driven the whole Democratic party. tOdy
and SOUL the British tariff for revenue policy
No sir abs utely the only possible salvation for the
tobacco growers i TO elect the man with backbone
and will enough TO promptly veto any bill designed
TO slaughter any American industry. But hear
some one say the senate is Republican, Prue bv a
small majority. small that 1t cannot be depended
upon TO vote down such measure a. the next
House will pass, especially should there bc d Demo-
cratic Executive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
LiryCH OF TIE CRUISER POSTPONED.

The launch Of the new 3O0Oton cruiser Cincinnati,
which to take place at the Navy Yard on Monday
morning. will not be made ninth next Thursday Miss
Mary Mosby. daughter OF the Mayor of Cincinnati,
sent a dispatch saying that she would be unable 10
come TO New-York TO christen the vessel on Monday,
and Commodore Henry Erben commandment OF the
station received Geographic instructions from secre
tary Tracy to postpone the launch until Thursday.
As the tide suits at IL 10 p. m, the launch Will
take place at that hour Secretary Tracy, Chief Naval
Constructor T. d. Wilson, Engneer-ih Chief George
W. Melville and several other Navy officials will be
present. II l. also expected that Governor Mckinley
will be able 10 be there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
REAL ESTATE.
BUSINESS AT THE EXCHANGES.

All sales the real estate market yesterday vs,a
under foreclosure. K. V. Hornett offered at No III
Broadway, two lots, 25XSl each, willls.sye mar
One.hunired and-thrty ifth-st. They sold TO the
plaintiff IN tie proceedings for $1,000 each.
\ one.nfth interest In No. go Wliam.st running
through to and including No. 10 Northumberland was
The property consists oil three four story
brick stores Oh lot 22x0i Irregular. The bidding
started a 500, TmOtny Dono'ad was the buyer for
Sl,375; 49,, .., :, oo,oo
Ninety.ioarul-st Secondalc. James Neyins was
the buyer f0t $1,000
Two ilve.story isthouscs plot 5ox1OO on West
Oac.huud ty .th-st be ng Nos. 23O,
wore ore.cd by the auctioneer. The plaintiff wa,
Peter T. Never omcIcd No. l,2l9 Psrk-aye, near
Ninety.nfti.st three story brick dwelling on a lot
2OxYJ The defendant IN the suit, Frederick Brander,
was tho buyci 4.l 400
Smyth ana Ryan ofeicd vacant lot on One-hundrcd.
and west of Manhoten Il sold TO w. G..
Haskell Tor Sl2,C coo. -, ,,
The following sales held at the New.York Real
Estate SiesrOom to-day: -
3 and story building. with lot, No 2G0 Wllliamst,
e556 ~ or lhamh'rsst lot .2sX Irregular XII ,AJo.1
9Th interest: + Donovan. $l.375.
lot, East 9itn-st, 1913 # 2d'ave. 2oNOOS;
5.story bnfines. with lots, Nos 22S and go West
l23d.st p Of Stave. lots 2jXl00l1 Gcrman-A American
Title Guarantee Co. 1io.O'h
3-sory dwelling with lot No l,2l9 Park-ave, o..
70. II 9jthst. lot 20 SNO9 + Bi1nder s2l 400,
lot II g iOith.st. 80 Il M,nhattana'e lot 2oxiVoil;
w q Haskell, Pi2 900. - . ,o-. 90, n 80, q.
lOts q Willis-lYe % IL l3othst, @oAoi'o c@cAi
Geo /. Lockwood, S3l 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03

Max Muller writes concerning Renan Keenan, al
WAYS rose superior TO his subject. lie was never
stopped or crushed by it, His religious views were
those OF every enlightened and honest historian
Practically, he was much better Chrsuah 'h""
many of those who denied ium the rish' 10 u'o "p
pellation And although from the double STANDPOINT
NJ history and philosophy opinions dverged more
and more as we grew older there never was any ais
eordant notc between knew him ana trusted
him. We agreed mutually TO accept our diherehe's
Of opinion but were at variance as to 'he
suprema lex Of all scientific research-nameiy' al 90
lutte respect for truth 50 far as we etched imper'
fect mortals can ascertain It, lie was one OF tho
few men who was always present to my mind when !
was writing. There are not many such left. France
lust now has a wealth Of young Oriertalist saVants
but Renan was one OF the last surviving veterans OF
that old Guard which dies tit never surrender
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
Danrina Ataormies.

LEXANDER MALGHfnOrS. los West 5jth-st
n and clAs,ts dancing; tfm- &c,
circulars
~ EENHNDOS AtADEMY. lC2 Pact 6jth.st. (Banx
IuI.lngj.-Clases forming. all the and
foshonabo dances taught rapidly. Send for circular
GEORGE WALLACES SCHOOLS, CHAMBER Music Hall.
II 55th.st 7th.as.. ard Isen, Nos. 30 aud 81 Wr,I
l2Oth.st Glass ard pry1te tuition Sec circular.
~ GEORGE BODWOHrn.
i. No. 6si FIFTH AVENUE.
Co.'s and prlNot- Lessons Mems class commences