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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-02-14

CAREER OF A MODERN HERoINE.-A Uti-
ia paper, telling the story of the life of jose
phine McCarty-who shot man in street
car-traces what it calls hersuccessive "down-
ward steps," through marriage, infdelity, ex-
posure, and separation, since which last
event, it says, ''her course has been steadily
and surely downward" until the late TRACE
dy, when, according to modern precedent,
she began to rise. Having asserted her right
to commit murder, Josephine viii go upward,
to the level of a heroine; upward, into the
affections Of the aggressive women; upward,
to recognition as a wronged and raging rep
resentative of an injured sex; upward, as an
exponent of Woodhullism, for which Anthony
and Stanton and Beecher-Hooker, and their
following of male curiosities, cry aloud and
spare not, either the public or legislative
bO1ies
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There is man in Fairbault, Minn., who,
to satisfy promissory note held against an
other, levied ON memorial stone which had
been iettered ready to be placed at the grave
of the debtors dead child!
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Only Three Dollars Per Year.
SPECIAL
Attractions for 1872 !!
N "
I TWO CHARMING AND FORUM RoRxs
As il. -f -1 OF ART.
''Wide Awake and Fast Asleep"
TWO EXQUISITE FRENCH OIL CHROMOS,
THE SUBJECTS OF WHICH ARE LIFE
SIZE, AND CANNOT FAIL TO PLEASE
ALL WHO LOYE ART OR Chill

Are GIVEN AWAY to every subscriber for 1872,
whether it be a Nep Subscription or Rene,cal i,
These Chromos are no cheap colored printA-zh -ero
splendid copies of Oil Paintings, by an eminent En-
gish artist fully equal for their size
chrome ever publiaGa. EfS q6bseSss- are life
size. The pair, by fortunate arrangement which
one Of the partners of this house able to make in
Paris during the late seige with the proprietors Of
the pictures, are furnished at rate entirely ercep
tionat, So that, although thousands of them have
been sold in America and nt SO, still are and will
be sold at that price by the picture trade generally
they can be given to subscribers.
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wv RI YP

What is the reason that the Literary, Re-
ligious, and Domestic Weekly, started two
years ago, namely,
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SINGULAR Loss OF VIsIoN.-A strange
case of temporary or intermittent loss of vis-
ion has recently occurred in Flint city, Mich
igan, to young man named Charles Spence,
a moulder in the Genesee Iron Works. AT
the time of the attack he was at work in the
moulding room, and was looking under a
mould, holding a small lamp in his hand.
Suddenly he became conscious of the loss Of
sight. Upon regaining an upright position,
his sight did not return, and at last accounts
he was almost totally blind during the day
time, suffering considerable pain in the eyes.
objects as well as ever in the partial darkness
of the room, and suffers less pain. As day
light approaches, vision fails and the pain re-
turns. a..r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-02-14

The THIRD COMMANDMENT NOT GOOD FOR
CAR RIDE.-The New York correspondent
of the Boston Journal tells the following
amusing story:
A well-known doctor of divinity was riding
the other day in street car in company with
friend. He is positive man and resents
an insult quite vehemently. Earnestly en-
gagged in conversation, he handed the conduc-
tor ticket as he came TO collect the fare.
The conductor did not move on. As he re-
mained studying the ticket, the doctors at
tention was attracted toward the official, who
seemed to be highly interested in the car tick
ct He read it, smiled, shook his head, and
finally said to the doctor: '"This may be all
very well, but the ticket is no good on this
line." whats the reason it's no good, 1
should like to know ?'' said the testy doctor,
Its one Of your own tickets 1 bought it this
morning." 81 guess not" said the conduc-
tor. The alteration drew the attention of
all the passengers. "This is very good ad-
vice, but it will not pass you over this line;''
and the conductor read!' ''Thou shalt not
take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.'
And explosion fellowed-amid which the doc
tor paid his fare and left the car. He has
concluded to keep his religious cards in one
pocket and his car tickets in another.
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N 0 T ICE.

ap.uas lu N OF ICE
ssFTNHE Portland Dry Dock and Ware-H House Co."
Il have leased their Docks and other propery in
Cape Elizabeth to James E.. Simpson for one year
from JAN 1, 1871, to Jan. !, 1872, and during said
time the Company will not be responsible for any
debts contracted in their name on their account
unless authorized or approved by the President of
the company. CHAS. A. LAMBARD,
b.. ..r President p. d. Dock and Warehouse Co.
by his Attorney, L. d. M. SWEAT,
Portland, January 2sth, 1871 jn3Otf
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A DARING DEED.-The Nashville Union's
account of the recent confagration in that
city contains the following:
While the flames were darting like fiery
fiends through the building, and the whiskey
in the adjoining house was exploding, a party
of fremen entered one of the buildings. A
keg of powder was seen within few inches
of the fire. in fact, other articles of merchan-
disc were already burning, and notwithstand-
ing it was hard enough and at some risk the
firemen had ventured, "a still greater dangerw was
imminent. In less time than it takes to tell
it, the flames would reach the powder, the
explosion of which would have been fraught
with horrible consequences. Seeing the dan
ger of the situation, yet with a presence of
mind seldom preserved, Mr.. Alfred Nc
Wright, of Deluge Fire Company, No. 3,
quickly seized the keg of powder now envelop-
ed with flames, and bore it out of the build
ing into the street. There are few men in
such moments of danger that would think of
undertaking such hazardous deed, and not
one in a hundred would have sufficient con-
troll Of their fears in similar situations to have
accomplished this safe removal Such con-
duct is deserving of the highest praise of ev-
cry one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-02-14

THE WEAR AND THE REPAIR OF THE
BRAIN.-The notion that those who work
only with their brains need less food than
those who labor with their hands has been
the cause of untold mischief Students and
literary men have often been the victims of a
slow starvation, from their ignorance of the
fact that mental labor causes greater waste of
tissue than muscular. According to careful
estimates, three hours of hard study wear out
the body more than whole day of hard work
at the anvil or on the farm. ''Without phos-
phorus, no thought" is German saying;
and the consumption of that essential ingre-
dent of the brain increases in proportion to
the amount of labor which the organ is re-
quired to perform. The wear and tear of the
brain are easily measured by careful examina-
ton of the salts in the liquid excretions. The
importance of the brain as working organ is
shown by the amount of blood it receives,
which is proportionately greater than that of
any other part of the body. One fifth of the
blood goes to the brain, though its average
weight is only one-fortieth of the weight of
the body. This fact alone would be sufficient
to prove that brain-workers need more food
and better food than mechanics and farm la
borers.-Boston Journal Of Chemistry.
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ANIL A MOSAIC.
; WHAT THE PRESS SAYS:

Two very good chromes are ''Wide Awake" and
Fast Asleep, III which have few rivals in the mar
ket for attractiveness ri fresh sweet and blooming
child faces, I3l executed with true French skill [
We have rarely seen anything pretter than the two
pictures which, l5 both in color and sentiment are
really beautiful [6lworthy of place in costly homes
III Unlike nine pictures out of ten that cost good
deal more. one can look at them day after day and
not tire of them [5l. We have often stopped amid
the hustle of Broadway to look at them, and never
without feeling happier and better IT. They cannot
fail to please all who love art or children 49,
n independent, n. Y, [2l Evening Mail, MY. Isl
Aldine n; Y l4| Springfield Republican, [5] Adj
iTstrated Christian Weekly, N. Y. Isl Christian at
Work, N. Y. :
subscriber writes to the Publshers
1.-The chromos far surpass in beauty and style any
thing that expected Neighbor of mine bought
the same Chromos ia Ne,c York a .fetc months ago,
andpaid ten dollars for them. Please accept my
thanks for them.
. Enlargement & Change Of Form.
S'After the first of January the paper will be print
ed on stilR arger sheet, folded in tpentyfour large
quarto pages pasted at the back and trimmed at the
sides,-a decided advantage in convenience for read
ing possessed by other religious weekly published
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RARE CHANCE /!

LNOR SALE-A Boarding House In a thriving CITY
Il near Boston. Good situation, and nicely furnish
ed throughout. Lease, low rent, and but small cap-
tai required. Good run of business sold on account
of removal Of owner. Address
LOCK BOX g.,
jan1S-1m ltiH Lawrence, Mass.
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HENRY WARD BEECHER'S

Greet LITERARY, RELIGIOUS, WEEKLY
NEWSPAPER. Agents having great successl One
took 900 names In months another 600 in weeks;
another 11S in one week; At in day. and many
others equally well, making from So and SO to $40
per day. Takes on sightl An old agent who knows,
says II think II the best business for canvassers ever
ter than any book agency. A rare chance to make
money! \" err l-7 -tF H-{ .sa II ttL.&
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Advertising Agents.
ATWELL & CO., IVA IL Middle st. Ad-
vertisemcnts inserted i'm papers i'm Maine
and throughout the country at the pub
lisheFs' lowest rates.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 10s EXCHANGE ST, PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

ls published every THURSDAY MORNING at 80 so a
year; If paid in advance, at So 90 a year.
RATES or ADyERTIsING: One inch of space, In
length of column, constitutes a square"
81 30 per square daily first week; 10 cents per
week after; three Insertions less 81 90; continu
ngevery other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, tree insertions or less, 75 cents;
week, 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head of "AMUsMEMENTs," So 90 per square
per week three insertions or less 81 80.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
Press" (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for 81 90 per square for first insertion
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent inser
tion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Manufacturers Of Trunks, Valises and
Carpet-Bags.
DURAN & JOHNSON, 171 Middle and
116 Federal Streets. ...-... -
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Q Mrs. HARRIET BEECHER STOW
O' WILL WRITE EXCLUSIVELY
for the CHRISTIAN UNION during the year 1872 with
the exception Of one short story all ready engaged for
another periodical. .....
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Furniture and UphOlstering.
DAVID w. DEANE, No. 50 Federal St.
All kinds of Uphols cring and Repairing
10 order. ..
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Advertising Agents.

Advertising Agents.
ATWELL & Co., IVA Ia Middle St. Ad-
vertisements inserted i'm papers in Maine
and throughout the country nj the pub
lisheFs' lowest rates.
Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. 9. DYER, No. 15s Middle ST., over H.
III. Hays. All kinds of Machines fs
sale and 10 let. Repairing.
Bakers. Te
w. c. COBB, No. II Pearl St. 5lt
Booksellers and StatiOners.
HOYT, FOGG & BREED, No. 81 Middle
Street. 1 O. AJh tA
Book Binders.
WIN. A. QUINCY, Room n, Printers
Exchange, No. III Exchange St.
SMALL d sHACKFORD, No. 35 Plum
Street. Yei
BOnne' and Hat Bleachery.
9 SAWYER & CO., BIeachers, No. 131
Middle Street. t&f9 NGkGEAle t
Carpenters and Builders.
WHITNEY & MEANS, Pearl Street, sp-
Pesite Park. s, -.s.r
Dye-HOuse.
#. SYMONDS, India st. Velvet Cleaks
dyed and 6nished. lo ti1,i. ..,..slF
Dentists.
JOSIAH HEALD, No. 105 Middle Street.
DIR. w. II. JOHNSON, No 1S Ia Free 30.
PACKARD A HARDY, Rluenf b lsck
cor. Congress and Exchange Sts. e.
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EATON'S NEW METHOD

o7k MONTH to sell our Universal Cement
~ - - Combination Tunnel, Button Hole CUT
0r and other articles, Saco Novelty Co., Saco Me.
kb5t4w
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tb 4 o. A Week. Best Cheap Shuttle SEWN
40 10 Machine in the world. Agents wanteg
j. S. HAYES, Great Falls, N. II. dec7-4w
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M. G. M. a..

TUVHE Maine Charitable Mechanics Association will
Il hold the next meeting for debate at the Library
Room, on Thursday evening, Feb is, at II O'clock
Question for debate: Resolved, That It would be
for the interest of Portland to loan its aid to the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railroad. Z ..hl- I1
AMBROSE GIDDINGS, aft. ..s..
j. T. EMERY, neg.
febiadtd GEO. A. HARMON, Secy.
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nR. r. P. JENNESS has removed to No. Brown
~ St., Portland, Me. Office hours from to II
A. NJ, ana 70 p, N. no25-3m
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Bonne,, and Hat Bleachery.
9 SAWYER e. CO., BIeachers, No. 131
Middle Street. UfAd7 UEkGEAIc .
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For Sale.

For Sale.
FTvHE Stock Of Goods left by the late John Carten,
consisting of Boots, Shoes, Rubbers &c, Is offer
ed for sale. This is rare opportunity for any one
desiring to go into the boot and shoe business 1t
has been carried on for twenty years in the same
place, and is thoroughly established.
For particulars enquire at 35 Franklin ST.
KENNETH MCDONALD, Admir-.
Feb
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-01-11
M A. N H 90 ID.
YOUNG &RISING GENERATION

The vegetative powers Of life are strong, but In
few years how often the pallld hue, the lacklus.
tre eye, and enaciated form, show their baneful
influence. 1t soon becomes evident to the observ.
er that some depressing influence is checking the
development Of the body. Consumption is talked
Of and perhaps the youth is removed from school
and cent into the country. This is one Of the
worst movements. Removed from ordinary di.
versions Of the ever.chsngIng scenes Of the city,
the powers Of the body, too much enfeebled 70
give zest to heathlul and rural exe--se, thoughts
are turned inwardly upon themselves.
II the patient be female the approach Of the
menses is looked for with anxiety as the first
symptom In which nature Is to show her saving
power In dInusng the circulation and visiting the
cheek with the bloom Of health. Alas ! increase
OF appetite has grown by what II fed on. The
energies Of the system are prostIsted. and the
whole economy is deranged. The beautiful and
wonderful period in which body and mind under.
60 so fascinating change from child to woman
Is looked for In vain. The PARENTS heart bleeds
in anxiety, and fancies the grave but waiting for
its victim. r5r.+s a.. z-..
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By. ]. DRAYTON FORD,
Auctioneef.

NLEMENTINE q. BERNARD VS.
" RICHARD q. CAIN. ,y
By virtue Of the Judgment OF Hon. B. p. Ora
ham, Judge OF the Flrst Circuit In above case; win
be sold on THURSDAY, the 18th day Of January,
instant,-A. D. 1917, at the east end OF Broad
street, near the Poetoelce, at IL O'Clock A. n,
Ali that LOT OF LAND, situate on the north
west corner Of Rutledge avenue and F1Bhburn
street, In the City or Charleston, measuring and
on Fshburn street, 10s feet on Legare street, and
4s0 feet on the north line; butting to the east on
Rutledge avenue, to the south on Pishburn street,
TO the west on Legare streer. and TO the north on
7. N. Gadsden, executed BY Il. r. Payne, Survey.
or, 10Th March, 184a. 5n'-Si', iris,l--
-Terms-one.half cash, and the residue on. Q
credit OF one year with interest from day Of sale,
secured by bond OF the purchaser and MORTGAGE
Of the premises Purchaser lo,pay for stamps
and papers. GIL Bu1ST, RerhTea-
iau1l-thstu4 --.--.. -----..-.
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IN AEMORLaM.
r.. F. Mcguire and Daniel m.honey

AT the anniversary meeting Of the Charles
ton Eook and Ladder Company, No. 2, held on the
evening Of the stn instant, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
We are called upon to record and deplore the
untimey loss OF two Of our most efficient and
valued members, who, In life, were Of us, and, In
soul and sentiment, with Us.
r. F. Mcguire has pass d away forever from
earth. he had scarce crossed the threshold OF
manhood and entered upon the duties OF Iaitn;
fu citzen, ere the cheek, which was rich with the
hue Of manly beauty. and the form, which demo
ted health and strength, withered meath INT
blighting hand OF disease. His sunerings were
borne with true Christian fortitude, and wher
his lann nf life burned low. and tho goioon ha"
began TO shudder, and the silver cord to untWtne
he gazed for the last time the faces OF the loving
and loved ones, and his gentle spirit took Its 1gh
to the realms above, whera "the wicked cease
from troubling, AMI the weary are rest" Whilst
a member OF this company, he was distinguished
by all those eanobling traits which mark and
adorn the lie of true fireman. In the discharge
Of duty he was prompt snd fearless; and as
connrade he was kind and faithful. Though hi;
laUlluHElOOlbtePo VIII ~ iooSOA SSA' aeAA wv
hall, though we will miss his cheerful face, which
was wont to enliven our social gathe rings, and
though he will no longer mingle with the mem
bers Of this company, whose welfare was inter
woven with every fibre Of his heart, we shall eVel
revere and. cherish his memory.
We have yet another mesnch ly duty to per.
form. Following close upon the interment OF r.
F. Mcguire, we were summoned TO convey to the
tomb all that was mortal or Daniel Mahon ey,
who, whilst member OF this organization, had
endearei himself to all By his genial disposition
and high sense Of honor. With q character mild
and unpresendIng he united all the sterling quail
ties OF manhood, aud was neVerknown to shrink
from the performance Of any duty imposed upon
him. 81 =
While We in common with his relatives and
friends, mourn his loss, struck down as he has
been In the meridian OF lie, we cherish, however,
the consolatory hope that he has exchanged the
trials and trbuatlons OF this transitory vale for
a mansion not made by human hands. Be 1t,
therefore,
Resolyed, That In the death Of R. F. Mcguire
anc Daniel Mahoney, this company mas lost tne
services Of two worthy and efficient members;
that we tender our heartfelt aympatheS to tne
families OF the deceased IN the lrrepaEao!e lo:S
they have sustained.
Resolued, That blank pages In our Minute BOOK
be dedicated 10 their memories, hat copy OF
this preamble and these resolutions be transmit.
Ell by the secretary to the nearest Ielatives OF our
late brother members. and that they be puolsn
Ell in the daily papers OF the ely.
Secretary Q. u. and L., No. g
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At regular meeting OF The Pioneer steam
Fire Engine Company OF Axmen, convened Jan.
uary sth, 1872 the following tribute Of respect to
the memory OF the late Robert D. P. DraJ ton was
unanimously adopted:
But short time since we as company were
called upon to pay the last tribute Of respect to an
old and honored member Of our body, one whose
declining YEA prevented an active participation
In our duties, but whose character was known
and reYered among Us.
Now death, which comes to all alike, admonisnes
us With another Of his everrecurring lessons, that
With canal pace he visits the dwelling OF the old
and the young alike.
We mourn the decease Of young, energetic
and much esteemed active member Of our body.
He has been stricken down In the bloom OF man.
hood, and we drop tear OF sadness over nls
newly made grave, as we realize the sadness OF
this afilction and feel the pain OF separation
frt m the sympathy and usefulness OF beloved
companion.
Courteous and kind to all with whom he was
associated; vigorous, prompt and active in the
performance OF his duty; valuable friend and
useful fireman, the memory OF Robert D. P. Dray
ton will be cherished by those who knew his V!r
tues, and especially by this company, OF which he
was 30 worthy member, with affection aud re-
spect.
In order, therefore, to put on record some token
or our appreciation OF those qualities In our de
parted brother which commanded our regard ano
endeared him to us, be 1t
Resolved, That in the death Of Robert D: P. Dray
ton this company has been deprived Of inc ser
vIces of a ready and willing fireman and It's mem
| hers OF q true and trusty friend. -o,
Resolued, That blank page IN our minute , DO o9oi
of mourning be worn by the members.
Resolued, That this preamble anu Iesoiu'lon
| be published In The CHARLESTON NEWS.
Extract from the Minutes.
]. ". McKsNRY. Secretary.
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By ]. DRAYTONsFORD:' !;

D DESIDENCE LIBERTY STREET.
III VIII be sold at the east end Of. Broad street,
near the Poetonfcer ON THURSDAY, the 18th OF
January, at II O'Clock A. H., - =
The RESIDENCE on the north side OF Liberty
street. No. II, being Q two and o half story wood
en- building, on high brick basement, conta:Hng
two basement rooms, four square rooms and two
attics, with tin roof. The Lot measures about ~
feet on Liberty Street, 144 feet ON east aud west
lines, and 10 feet on north or back line, be the
same more or less. -. = - . 20
able In one and two equal successive annual In.
Bta1mehts from dsy OF sale, with Interest seiai-
annually, secured BY mortgage OF property. ,Pur.
chaser to keep Residence insured for amount OF
credit portion, and 10 assign the policy to mort
gagee. Purchaser 20 pay for pape.s and stamps.
jan11.thetu4 -
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By HOLMES & MACBETH.
Auctioneexa

CTORE No. sls KING STREET. -. -
y VIII be sold THIS MORNING, the 1lth day. OF
January, 1872 at the Old Postofce. at II O'Clock,
situated on the east side Of King street, next 70
Merchants Hotel and known as No. 3l8; bound.
ed on north by lands now or late OF Robt Pennsl,
east by lands now OF: late OF. Estate Kerr Boyce,
south by lands now or late Estate Kerr Boyce, and
west BY King street. containing In 'front.' on King
street 0 feet, north la feet, east % feet, and
south l22 feet be the same more or less. =
years. credit portion secured BY bond or bonds Of
the purchaser and mortgage OF the premises,
with interest from day OF sale; buildings .to:be
insured aud policy assigned. Purchaser to ply
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Mus1cAL.-The guests at the Mills House
were treated last evening to concert from the
splendid brass band of the Third Artillery now
stationed in this city. The performers stood
around their music stand In the entrance hall,
and were heard throughout the house. The
hand ia said to be one Of the best in the line.