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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

IT is said tina: the "Phunny Phel-
low" of Malta, did not write the "Nunc
ct Tune" communication, published
two weeks ago in the Herald. Well, if
he didn't, lie didn't. and there's the
end of If.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

Hon, II. J. JEWETT.-ThIs dis
tinguished statesman was nomina-
ted for Congress on the 18th, by
the Democracy of the seventh DIS
trict, and his nomination is equI-
valent to his election, which is a
gain in the delegation. Winans.
the present Radical member. who
snuffs the result from the ominous
breeze, peremptorIly declines run
nIng for q second term. Mr.. Jewett
is me of the foremost statesmen If
OHIO, and Will take a high position
in the popular branch of Congress.
He Is an able be5ater, an honest and
high-minded gentleman, whose
moral and political character is
proof against the assaults of his
Radical opponents.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

Miss ELLEN J. SPENCER, OF Meigsville
township, who was severely scalded,
tnot scalledi, with hot soap, on Satur-
day, the 18th instant, died on Friday,
the 18th. She was alone for three
hours after the accident occurred, and
was able, during that time, to change
her clothes. Had she had prompt
medical attention Immediately after
receivingh her injuries, she would, doubt
less, have recovered.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

MEETING OF THE COUNTY LODGE
OF I. O.. G. T's.-The next meeting
of the Morgan County Lodge of the
Independent Order of Good Temp
lars, for Morgan County, will be
held in McConneIsvllIe, on
Thursday, Sept. Sth, 1870.
Public addresses will be given in
front of the Court House in the
evening.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

WRITING SCHooL.-D. A. White has
opened a writing school in J. B.
Stones building. Specimens of his
Penmanship have been on exhibition
at the Post Office, for a week past; and
in addition to their recommendation,
he brings with him testimonials, not to
be disputed, Of his ability to conduct
his business successfully. He starts
with about thirtyofive scholars, and will
receive others at all times. He partic-
ularly desires to get up a class of schol-
ars from eight to twelve years of age,
who will receive their instructions in
the afternoon. His present class meets
on all the evenings of the weeks, ex-
cept Saturday. Ten lessons complete
one term.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE SPLENDID STEAMER
BROOKS,

HARVEY DARLINGTON, Captain,
VIII make regular weekly trips be-
tween GAINESVILLE and Pittsburg, as
follows: Leaves GAINESVILLE at s o'clock,
Tuesday mornings; and, returning,
leaves Pittshurg on Saturday evenings,
at 6 o'clock.
August 10Th, lST)-3m.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

MATTE PIcKETT's private school,
IN Malta. gave an exhibition On
Tuesday evening.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

OUR County Board of Agriculture is
doing all it can to give life and interest
to our approaching Annual Fair.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26
The Conservative for the Cam.
paign.

You can have the CONSERVATIVE, for
the Campaign of1S70, for 40 Cts. All
friends of the paper are solicited TO act
as Agents for it. Get up your Clubs.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

OUR Public Schools commence on
Monday, the 5th of next month.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

nA. Constant sales of WALL PAPER
are being made at ADAIR's Book Store
The people appreciate their styles aud pat
terns, and are fast learning that they can
get The hest Goods at the lowest figures at
this eStG blishment, and, therefore, make
thtir purchases at that place. Their stock
for the Fail and Winter trade Is complete,
and we advise all to go there before purcha>
sing elsewhere.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

THE Public Schools Of Malta, be-
GIN on Monday, the 18th Of next
month.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

R@ Large stock of RAzORs and SHAVING
FIXTURES, Of all ,in6s, at ADAIR's Book
Store, and con-tantly kept in good stock.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

ca Prints, Muslins of all grades,
Tickings nice assortment, Delaines
nice styles, now for sale at Sill's at low
fl gures.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

EM~Al kinds of SCHOOL BOOKS al
ADAIR's Book Store, aud constantly kept
in good stock. This firm keep all kinds.
and sell at the lowest prices. They will re-
ceive q tremendously large stock next week
and he prepared for all calls. Their stock
of STATIONERY is complete. of the best
quality, and they will not be undersOld.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26
Gold Medal

At the Paris exposition, over all eompeti-
tors, as the very best English Ware. Also
Will keep a full stock of Glass, Yellow and
Stone Ware; French China, Lava Ware,
Vases, Mantel Ornaments, and China
Toys; and, from time to time, will be added
other articles generally connected with the
business Parties purchasing can always
be certain OF replacing any article that
be broken, as one cup, saucer, or any
other piece belonging to a set will be sold.
Don't fail to examine our goods and prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Goods sold
for cash or country produce, at market
rates. r. L. JENKINS.
may 20-6mo.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

s@~T The best HAIR, Hat, and CLOTHES
BRUSHES, COMBS, SOAPS, &c, are kept at
ADAIR's Book Store, and sold at low price,.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

Rs All kinds Of School Book,
Stationery, &C., expected next week
BY Stone.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

49, Hoop Skirts, Shoe Backing,
Backing brushes. Hair Brushes, Toilet
Soap, Bar Soap, &c. at Sill's.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

n% Silver and silver-plated forks
sold in any number, from a single
piece up to a dozen. Special atten-
ton paid to filtering up sets suit
able for birthday or wedding pres
ents. Ii. B. VINCENT Il BRO.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

BaT Scarlet, Black, and Slate col
ored ThIbct Shawls, Silk Fringe,
this day at STONES.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

BG- Tanning Mills, o: their own
manufacture, for sale by Cochran,
Bozman & Co.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

pGlThe best Photograph Albums
are sod at ADAIR's Book Store at
very low prices.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

ness, temperance, and judgment to
come" until men shall tIem5Ie as
did Felix, and awake to righteous
ness. and sin not?'-H, L. H0StiRqs.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

nen- Notions and Gents Furnishing
Goods, a splendid stock, ut SilIs.
There is the place for Suspenders, Col
lars, Neckties, Socks, Handkerchiefs,
&c. &c.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

49, None so good, so easy, and SO
pleasant to wear as Bemis' Collars; all
sizes of which can be had constantly
at Sills.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

E- Solid Gold Rings of u own
manufacture.
H. B. VINCENT & BRO.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26
Excess 1S7O
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Farmers! Farmers!!-Lap

Farmers! FarmerS!!-Lappa
hammock White Wheat for seed. 1t
is the earliest wheat in the country.
Can be cut as early rs the 18th ofJune,
and is warranted weevil-proof, and
weighs 653 pounds per bushel-meas-
ure even full. For sale at
BARKER d McDANIEL'S.
Aug. 19th-4w.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26
QUEENSWAR EI
CHINA, GLASS, AND
EARTTIEN WARE.

The subscriber has opened a store in tho
Hambleton Building, North side of Center
Street, above the Bank, MeCOnnelsville, o.
and has opened out a large stock Of QUEENS
ware of the finest quality, to. which he in
vites the attention ofthe citizens of Nor
gan County, and ~solieits their patronage.
Intending to makethe business a specially,
he will sell his goods at as low rates as they
can be possibly be procured for elsewhere.
The Queeusware he offers took the
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

at cost but two dollar Il head,
under Buchanan, to run the Gov
ernment. Under Grant it costs but
81 Ga. Another evidence of the fail
ure of Grants administration. He
is no such royal spondthrIft as his
Democratic predecessors have beer"
-GeUelGnd Lender.
The above is important, if true J
Let US test it. The present Secre-
tary of the Treasury, a few weeks
since, pa6llshed q table showing the
yearly expenditures of the Govern
ment from 1860 to 1870. This table
shows the expenditures TO be as fol-
lows for :he Years named:
1860, Buchanan SOS, s25, 7s9 "a
1870, Grant 292, II3, 269 81
Excess. 1870 S229,OS7, 479 81
From this it is a very easy natter
to sec that the expenditure during
the last year OF Grants aGministra-
ton is something over four times as
great as under liucnaEan's, or over
eight dollars per capita, instead of tWo,
as under the administration Of Bu.
chunan. So much for Radidal econ-
omy and Radical Boosting. Figures
cannot lie, yet the Leader lies about
figures.-StdteSman.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

sen- Cash paid for Butter ard
Eggs. d. & c. ". MUMMY.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

@-Excellent Rustic Frames now
ut ADAIR's Book Store.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

HJrPrints. Delames, Musllns, &c.
this week at Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

BSy Lot of EIglne Watches just
received ut Vincent's.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

CO. Halfbushel, Peck, and Gallon
measures at Sills.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

nG~SpIcndld Family Bibles, cheap:
at ADAIR's Book Store.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

fSE New Fall Shawls opening ut
Stones.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

m-Look out for large lots of NeW
Goods at ADAIR's Book Store next
week. They have q fine stock com-
ing, and Of the best grades.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

sEr Get a nice large brown basket
for camp meeting-they will hold
LUNCH for Il family. Just received
at STONES.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

sm Our Stock of Queensw&re and
TiEware, and our Grocery Department
are always full, and at prices to suit.
Call soon.
SILL a co
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

BI Wheat Drills. of the best
manufacture, Tor sale by Cochran,
Roman Il Co.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

reAs Peters Liniment and Clarks
Dyptheria remedy for sale at Stills.
rs We will pay the highest cash
price for Corn.
D. & C. W. MUMMY.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-08-26

B9FAH the late MAGAZINES received at
ApAIR's Book Store.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13

uEDWaMb c4lAMilty ID tue MAtl0laA
arms. The Emperor is now bound
10 accept battle instantly; yet, be
has on hand the task Of cOncen-
trating his forces and restoring
esprit to the defeated army, and
this while his enemy Is cOncen.
trating in the heart Of Lorraine.
Circumstances will soon exact
the temperance of England in
the character of q mediator
It is said the Orleans Princes are
prodigal with their money in re-
lieving the wounded Of the French
army.
Ships still enter the Elbe and
Weser, Notwithstanding the block
ade. The French ram is cruising
Off Dover.
Pleasure and travel still contin-
ue in Switzerland.
Despite the excitement the war
occasions, the increase Of bank
rates had q favorable effect upon
the grain market, by purging it of
speculative operators on borrowed
capital.
Ireland receives the news of tie
French defeat with profound sor-
row.
The Prussian forces menace
Metz and ST. Avail.
McMahon continues to retreat
towards Nancy.
Illuminations aud public rejoic-
ings took place last night in Ham.
burg, Dresden, Berlin and other
cities.
The French prisoners are every.
where kindly treated.
PARIS, Aug. s.-The remainder
Of the Garde Rationale is to be
incorporated with Garde Mobile.
Two Corps will be organized in
a single body at once,
The Journal Official says the
relation OF France with other pow.
ers is satisfactory, and late events
have developed rather than weak.
ened this feeling.
LONDON, Aug S. 4P. Mt is
stated privately that the Emperor
is i'll at Chalons, and that Doctors
Nelaton aud Ricord have gone to
attend him.
The British foreign Office has
imperative demands from Prussia
to stop shipments of coal to
France, or abandon the pretence
Of neutrality.
1t is believed at Antwerp that
the war will end in a week.
A Brussels dispatch says the
Kings speech from the throne con.
tains a statement that France and
Prussia have given a written
pledge TO observe the neutrality
Of Belgium.
Paris is believed to be in dan.
ger.
The Empress is in council with
Rouher and Schneider.
The Globe says the Prussian
envoy insists on criminal proceed
iugs against British pilots serving
on French war vessels. The de.
mand has been refused.
PARIS, Aug. S.-The Journal
Official contains the following,
dated Metz, Aug. 7th, 9;3O A. NJ;
In the battle of Saturday Gen.
Colson was shot by McMahon's
side. Gen. Roeule is missing.
Our artillery suffered heavily,
McMahon now in communication
with Gen. Failley. Metz prepar.
ing for vigorous defence.
The Journal adds. the relations
with foreign Governments are
not prejudiced by Saturdays
event. On the other hand the de,
velopements are significant of that
which the Governments desire in
common with France is the main.
tennnce of Enrnnean ennilihrinm-
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13

The Times and Republican in its
publication of the Police reports,
Friday morning, says that Thomas
Burke was fined ten dollars for as
sault, sc. Now, the fact is, as we
are informed, that Burke was
fined one hundred dOllars(D. We
would ask what becomes Of the
odd ninety dollars5 Is not that
neat little fine for an assault?
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13

AMONG the most sensible and de.
cent things Napoleon has done of
late, vas to reject the offer Of that
brute, Sheridan, to serve In the
French armies. Hs serve IN the
French armyll
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13
from former prices,

NEULLETT BRUSH
ouhva
os a ng sSa BosE Circular sg 4 Bs ono hcWq has Sno
% and Wheat Ishe Book Bd Machinery rs Steam Pump Weed
koWa sWsp, sepEl ValoF Cane Aus cooks hQor mnv-Wx
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13
For the HERALD
IN MEMORIAM.

The roie now droops by the winding stream
And the mOcking birds cease to sing,
And the dew drop holds no sylvan beam;
Near our cold AMI refreshing spring
All the landscapes changed rs yestal hue.
And the wood.bine vine, 10 more
Where Ado!phus and p,uckeA the tell 50
blue
On the eve wa!ch e'en now seems Of yore.
Twas there, meath the shale Of whisper.
ing pine,
And weird songs which it saag:
That ny soul caught the spell OF love
divine,
And my hear, throobsI with love. first
pang.
Twas thea tha; new pleasures dlmmed M
sight,
thought he was mine alone,
And thought that his Gild delight
Might eoquel for q throne.
His jealous frown soon designed
To test his passion true,
But soon ms plans were undermined,
The bell now changed is blue.
Now sorrow reigrs where love was queen,
Distraction racks my brain;
Ad9lphu' gone and nauga, can screen
Me from this lingering pain.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13
GREAT ATTRACTIONS AND GREAT NOVELTIES

Hosiery.
Furnishing particularly IMPENDING
ABROAD.
A REDUCTION OF FULL TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT
from prices
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13

The "rentes," the daily rise and
fall of which are noted in the finan.
cial kilograms from Paris, are the
French funded debt, the holders of
which are styled renters. The
government issues no bonds, but
accepts loans from the people, en-
tering them upon its ledgers and
paying o specified rate of interest.
The fluctuations in the market
value of this debt are. noted in our
dispatches.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-08-13
DRY GOODS ESTABLISHMENT
IMMENSE REID U:CTIO:N

prices
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11

A horrible murder wa, recently com
mitted in the little Prussian town OF
Schrimm. A country girl. living not far
from that place, had received her inheri-
lance of 800 thalers from the authorities
there. On her return home she spent the
night in the village having no acquain-
lance there, she took refuge at the house
Of the village justice, to whom, in virtue
of his position. she gave her whole conf
dence, and informed him Of the object Of
her journey. He was ready to take her
in. and advised her to go to bed with his
wife. When all lay in a deep sleep, the
covetous host got up. went into the gar
den and dug hole there. He then took
sharp knife. went up to the bed where
the two were asleep. and with steady
hand cut the throat of the person lying
fGrthest from the wall took up his victim
and buried her In the garden. When he
came back he found the bed empty. He
had murdered his own wife instead Of the
stranger. Tbs wife lay close to the wall
during the evening. but had afterwards
moved on the outer side Of the bed. The
girl had got out Of bed after the murder.
and fastened away with her money.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11
.uiseellasseosss.
American Girls In Europe.

do not wish to undervalue English
beauty. which is most satisfactory and en-
during. and most Of which will wash.
But must confess that American beauty
from New York to New Orleans has
spoiled my eyes for any other ; and when
I am just getting accustomed to the solid
English matrons and maidens, like Mr..
Hawthorne, and beginning to like them
along comes group of my fair country
women on their travels, and they spoil il
again Those dear Yankee girls-1 fear
you do not appreciate them at home.
Here they admire and envy tbem-that is,
the men admire and the women envy.
On the continent they rave about them.
Half n dozen American bellies sent
whole German town distracted. II is not
only beauty and grace, but their wit, spir-
II and audacity. The contin entail Gus
toms favor their triumphs. No girl over
there dares to say her soul is her own
let alone her body. She never goes any
where without ehaperons; she never
converses with gentleman except to
answer a question she is Of necessity in
sipid to the last degree. An American
girl, on the contrary. asserts her freedom,
goes where she likes, talks with every
one she cares to talk with, says du to a
German-just rs she would do at home.
He Is overwhelmed, astonished. but all
the more delighted. He tell, his friends
that the beautiful girl he waltzcd with
said du to him. and told him to bring her
q glass ofwater, which sets them all crazy
to be introduced. hear her say dn to them.
and be made water carriers likewise.
Next day the whole town is talking about
and staring at her-the women are in a
rage-but the result is the conviction that
America mus be great country, increas-
cd emigration. and tho consequent prog
ress of observation-disclosures Letter.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11

For BURNS. The white Of an egg has
proved Of late the most eflicacious RENE
dy for burns. Seven or eight successive
applications of this substance soothes
pain, and afiectually excludes tho burned
parts from the air. This simple remedy
seems preferable to collodion, or even
cotton. Extraordinary stories are told Of
the healing properties of u new oil. which
is easily made from the yolk Of hens
eggs. The eggs are first boiled hard, and
the yolks are then removed, crushed, and
placed over fire, where they are care
fully stirred until the whole substance is
just on the point of catching fire, when
the oil separates and may BIO turned of.
One yolk will yield nearly two teaspoon
fuls of oil. 1t is in general use among
the colonists of South Russia rs u means
of curing cuts, bruises and scratches,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11

A sharp-tongued Texas woman aggrn-
waited her lord to such degree that he
deserted his home in Houston and fed to
Galveston, where he wrote the following
interesting letter:
GALVESTON january the 9TH 1880.
My Lovin WYE:
line comm ONE mex week an hav for
Civ you for jawin me. Tile come on the
o'clock trane an shall stay omc hereafter
& tri to DO altered man. / want peace
and so do yew, why shoodnt we love
each luther, as we used ter when we were
first jined together in the wholly bands
of maddox, I've jined temperance sosi-
ETY. but If you ever jaw me agin for cum
min ONE I'll wallop you like City fur we
must have peese rs grant ses.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11
Walk about Zion.

Aft. w. Baptist church. Saco. sermon
BY the pastor. Rev. E. True, from Cor.
10 81, "Do all 10 tho glory Of God"
The exordium was natural. quickly lead
ing to the subject Gods glory IN all
things. 1t Is seen in the heavens above ;
in the earth beneath (; in all things ami
matc and inanimate sun, moon and stars.
The heavens declare his glory, the firms
ment showeth forth his handy work day
unto day uttereth speech and night unto
night Join in the harmonious song Of
praise. But we are to inquire, how we
are to show forth his glory. 1. We should
be rich in the virtues Of christian life.
He that does this glorifes God. This
was Christ's aim and this he did and no
influence could. or did disuade him from
it. We as Christians should follow his ex-
ample, in our shops, in the utterance OF
precept and in the example we set in all
our doings or dealings with our fellow
men. This was the purpose and the un-
deviating example Of the early Christians,
Paul. Peter and all the Apostles. This
should be the highest aim and daily ex-
ample Of all Christians. 2. Some Of the
hindrances to this mode Of life. Improp-
er habits formed before conversion, will
trouble US in our Christian life. Profan-
ity. drunkenness, passion, pride, unbeliei
and all the tendencies Of our depravcd ma
ture will oppose our efforts Mt progression
in the life offaith. 5. A few Of the many
announcements. 1. An approving con-
conscience. The idle, the hanger on,
cannot have this. but IL can be ours If we
press for the mark. 2. The example OF
the Fathers and Martyrs. 5. The reward
10 be given us ut the end. s.
BrppEFoRp, Jan. 80, 1870.
A man In blouse once said, 81 have
no more influence than n farthing rush
light" well" was the reply, ~ farth-
ing can do n good deal. 1t can set a hay.
stack on fire; ii can burn down house
yea, more, it will enable poor creature
to read chapter in Gods Book. &c
your way, my friend. Let your farthing
rushlight SO shine before men, that others
seeing your good works, may glorify
your Father which is in Heaven"
BE the same in the sight Of God. who
beholdest thy heart, that thou soonest tc
be in the eyes Of men. that see thy face.
The mercies Of God to some have been
as oil to the wheels Of their obedience,
and made them more fit for service.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-02-11

To ExTrNGUIsH A FIRE IN A CHIMNEY.
So many serious fires have been caused
by chimneys taking fire, and not being
quickly extinguished allowing the wood
work to becomed charred and then blaze,
that we think the following method
should be more generally known. Throw
some powdered birthstone quickly on
the flames in the CRATE or fireplace, and
then hold up n screen of board or an
iron sheet, to prevent the fumes from de-
scending into the room. The vapor Of
the birthstone ascends into the chimney
and efIectually extinguishes the burning
SCOT. II birthstone is not at hand throw
half pint Of fine salt on the flames.