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TucKahOe or Indian Bread.

This curious fungus, is often found
growing in our hammock lands, and
in cultivating, they are often take up
larger than a mans head. The Pa
cifc ReuM Press, in the number Of
| Sept. Dist, says of It;
It is known as 4IaskahfSSas as T I 20.
ipesczo,a soziQasns. 1t belongs to the
same genus as the "puff balls" but
instead of growing above ground as
puff balls, it is subterranean and is
found attached to the roots of large
trees, upon which it is a parasitic. A
piece of the root is often found en-
closed in the mass of the fungus.
The form in which this Lycoperozo,a is
commonly found is roundish and about
the size of a mans head, and it is fire.
quently used as food by the Indians.
From these two circumstances is de-
rived the common name" Indian
head" Indian bread would not be
inappropriate, for when the fungus is
broken open, it has the appearance of
dried dough, being full of cavities and
very granular in its structure. The
outside surface of the fungus is rough,
filled with cracks and of dark, ashy
black color; inside, its color is whitish
and starchy. Chemical analysis shows
the composition of the fungus to be
heterogeneous matter, 4.06 mineral sub
stances, 1.61; starch, $3.50; water,
1880. 1t is pronounced highly nu-
tritious.
This +" Tuckahoe is one of the
mostfamous ofthe edible fungi and has
long been known for its good quail
ties. According to DR.. John Torrey,
it was first brought to the notice of
the public by DR.. Clayton, who sent
it to Gronovius, under the name of
LycopercZon soliCl,t7o, and as such de-
scribed it in the Flora Virginica about
one hundred and twenty years ago.
Next it was described by the late DR.
Won Schweinitz, in his "Snyopsis of
the Fungi of North Carolina" under
the name of ,Scleroticatpa c0c0s.
About the same time, DR.. Macbride
of Charleston, South Carolina, sent
to the LinD@an Society of London his
observations on that fungus. With
out being aware of having been an
ticipated by Schweinitz, DR.. Torrey
described it in the New York RepoS-
itory, about the year 1919, under the
name of iSclerotiama giga',teatm. He
gave also chemical analysis of it,
showing that it is chiefly composed of
a singular substance named sclerotine.
Braconoet, some years after this, de-
scribed the same principle, which he
called pectine. In the Synopsis FtI's-
goratna of Fries, the fungus is called
PachynaG cocos. In the Proceedings
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FlOridiana.
Geographical Divisions Of Florida.

The Florida Immigrant divides the State
into four divisions, for the purpose of con-
venience in locating counties and describ-
ing different sections. These divisions have
been generally adopted. and are as follows:
EASTERN FLORIDA-Is composed of the
counties of Suwannee, Columbia. Alachua,
Levy Baker, Nassau, Duval. Bradford,
Clay, st. Johns, Putnam and Marion.
WEST FLoRIDA-Is composed of the coun-
ties of Escambia. Santa Rosa, Washington.
Walton, Holmes, jackson and Calhoun.
MIDDLE FLORIDA-Is composed of the
counties of Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin,
Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor,
Lafayette and Hamilton.
SOUTH FLORIDA-Is composed of the
counties of fernando, Sumter, Orange
Volusla, Brevard, Polk, HillsbOrough, Man.
atee. Monroe and Dade.
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The late storm appears to have
been very severe about Mandarin
The Florida Crescent, does not
approve of the State Fair being held
at Jacksonville.
The Pensacola Gazette, com.
plans of the nuisance of having Goats
run at large in the city.
The citizens of Alachua county
are making brave efforts to have the
state Fair a grand success.
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of the Linnean Society of London is
an account by Rev. E. J. Berkely Of
"a large .subterranean fungus, that is
sold as food in the streets OF Shang-
hal, undoubtedly the same as the
Tuckahoe.
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Sonny, do you know where little
boys go, who play ball on Sunday pn
asked an old lady of a little how
" Yes, m was the reply, "down the
road about half a mile, near the fair,
grounds, where nobody can't see EN-
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THE Shoe and Leather Reporter very
sensibly says: Commercial affairs are in a
state of transition and reconstruction. There
must necessarily be a reduction in the num-
ber of people engaged in the business of buy
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The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02
News aud Other LIENS.

The opera ives at the Methuen jute mill tn
the number of 200 struck yesterday against a
reduction of wages.
Manning s. Sears, cotton dealers Of Bcsto,.
have failed. Liabilities 100000. will pay
cents on dollar.
Madame Restell, the notorious New Yor
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yesterday committed suicide by cutting
throat in a fit of despondeucy, She leaves
estate valued at 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02

The Canadians believe they will be called
upon to furnish contingent of 100000 men
in case of war between England and Russia,
and they are casting about to see how many
men they can get from this side the border.
They think to open recruiting offices all along
the frontier and expect to recruit large por-
ton of their contingent from our floating pop
ulation. Our tramps, they say, will make
good soldiers. They certainly seem to be
good for nothing else.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02

IT is believed that Hardenbergh's bill, au-
thorizing the national banks to purchase four
per cent. bonds with their reserve fund and
hold the same as reserve, will pass the
House. The reserve is about $10O, ,000, 900,
and the passage of the bill will enable the
Treasury to replace that amount of six per
cent. bonds with four per cent. bonds, thus
saving $2,00O,0O0 on the annual interest
account.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02

THIS Democratic House will be famous, or
infamous rather, for its treatment of con-
tested election cases. Thus far it has in
creased its majority by six, and hasn't got
through yet. Three more Republicans are to
be turned out of their seats, all of them COL
ored men. These are Smalls, Rainey and
Cain and only in the first-named case Is
there any valid excuse for the contemplate
action
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02
Reasons Why All Sh0uld Use the
ReactiOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense of
every man or woman in every walk OF life. 1t
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house, which may be practiced
at all seasons in all kinds Of weather, by persons Of
both sexes, all ages, and degrees OF strength or
weakness, alone or in company. No one can say too
much in praise Of it, and no one can afford to do
without it. All who investigate thoroughly use it,
and consider it invaluable and Indispensable 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim Is set up for it
which is unscientifc or impracticabe.
General.-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
to the affected parts. By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of Reactionary Litter
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain - 1nvlgorateS and
strengthens the brain, and renders it more active
and efficient in all its operations.
Steep.-lt is the simplest and safest narcotic 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis, if taken in time.
Lungs Throat and Voice. 1t gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
tion and brings the voice fully under control
As preventive and cure OF lung diseases it has no
equal.
Exercise-Iti is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and developement in the safest, easiest.
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and free from its
dangers; cheaper than the saddle; less laborious
than boating and infinitely better than drugs in a
majority of chronic diseases 1t rounds and hardenS
ths muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants of the will.
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Thursday, the Eleventh day Of April,ls7s

Thursday, the Eleventh day of ApriI,l 1878
AS A DAY OF
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plication for divine help and guidance.
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one Thousand eight hundred and seventy eight
and OF the Independence of the United States the
one hundred andsecond.
By the Governor.
s. j. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State,
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b II U N s WICK,
FAST DAY. APRIL III, Is.s.

Every club is invited to send delegateJ, and it is
earnestly hoped that large number will be present,
it is desired to make this one Of the most benef-
cent mass meetings ever held in the State and give
new impetus to the reform work in Brunswick.
The usual reduction on the railroads will be made.
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WANTS.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE,

EITY property, for Farm in the Country. A
~ house and i've tenements, md let
well, and likely to advance in value. Apply to
E. UPHAM, Exchange Street,
iepZo eodlm
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EXCHANGE DINING ROOMS,

fFOR NJ ERLY JOHNSON'S)
This popular saloon having been
refitted and painted, is again open
10 the public. The PFC sent pre-
nstetOrs will endeavOr TO merit the
liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed and propose 10 increase its
popularity by generally reducing
the cost of food, while fully main.
tanning the quality and quaniiiy..
80 EXCHANGE STREET..
MARI diff
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Mass Convention of Reform Clubs.

A Mass Convention Of the Reform Clubs of this
State will be held at
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CITY of PORTLND.
ASSESSORS NOTICE

yUyHE Assessors of the City of Portland hereby
give notice. to all persons liable to taxation in
said cty that they will be in session every secular
day from the first to The fifteenth day of April next,
inclusive, at their room in City Hall from ten to
twelve o'clock in the forenoon and from thIee to five
O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving
lists of the polls and estates taxable in said city,
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring said Assessors true and perfect lists OF
all their polls and estates, real and personal or held
by them guardian, executor trustee
or otherwise on the first day OF April 1873, and be
prepared TO make oath to the truth of the same.
And when estates of persons deceased nave been
divided during the past year, or have changed hands
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Bile to offer such lists within the time hereby ap-
pointed
nY-In no case where the assessors have been put
to The dlsagreeable necessity of making doom will
the possession of Government bonds or deposits in
the Savings Banks be allowed as plea IN mltlgaton
OF such doom.
sEHE&Hs sE#E&4s "a f 81 K,Pzz PzEH, Assessors.
ER@Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
of the Assessors.
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To Let.

HOUSE, with or without stable corner of Brack-
III EFT and Gray Streets. Inquire of
F.S. WATERHOUSE,
mh23 Centennial Block. diff
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02

A PLEASANT lower tenement to let on Salem
IA. street. Inquire at 19 Winter street.
mch23 diff
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To Let.

A PLEASANT sunny Rent of seven rooms, with
"A all the modern improvements, at ITO Dan forth
street, mh19dtf
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BUSINESS CARDS.
MATT ADAMS,
Constable for Portland,
AND
Coroner for Cumberland County,
5I1-2 ExCEvANszE sTREET

Service of precepts of all kinds speciality Con-
fdentia advice given, and services rendered in the
detection and arrest Of criminals Business attended
to at all hours.
fan2 diff
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sEAEAY EA.sb W.

IVES! tide and plough, good work. Address
IL FRED. ATWOOD, Winterport Me-.
mar9 eOdS&w4W10
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To Let.

A DESIRABLE tenement Of six rooms, in the
"A central part Of city, convenient, and in good
repair. Rent low. Apply to W. W. CARR,
mar2Sdtf 1877 Newbury Street,
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02
Place Wanted
BOARD.
BOARD UD Town, /,
TO LET.
To lot

To Let.
HOUSE No. 418 Cumberland ST., containing 10
III rooms, gas and Sebago. Rent low: Apply to
mar3Od1w A. X. SHURTLEFF.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, wish to inform the public
that we ale prepared to shoe ali kinds of horses in
the best manner. We use none but handmade
shoes Price to suit the times. We have taken the
shop situated at
NO. 20 PEARL STREET,
H Please give us call.
mar3Qd2w MORRILL, a. STEARNS.
The Portland daily press., 1878-04-02
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BY THE GOVERNOR.

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by the advice of the Executive Council, do hereby
appoint
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Is7e FIRST PREnIUMs 1877
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-03
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY JANUARY B.

appreciation of the importance OF friendly
settlement to RUSSIA, as well as to other
European Powers, that he could not admit
that diplomacy had become SO exhausted as
to be incapable of afiording peaceful solu-
tiop
This is taking hopeful view Of the situa-
ton But some governments might place
a different estimate on Russia's hint to Eng
land to mind her own business and on
the brusque declaration that II Turkey
wants to beg an armistice she must
make the solicitation direct and not
through another Power. Common sense
suggests that Russia could not well
have afforded a more positive intimation
that the settlement OF her quarrel with
Turkey must be with that nation alone and
is not subject to revision by the English or
any other government. Lord Carnarvon's
declaration that England will insist
on having voice in the SET
Element is scarcely consistent with
his peace prophecies; for, il Russia
denies the right of England to NEEDLE in
the matter, the Secretary's positive asser-
ton could scarcely be made good save by
war. Indeed, England appears still to be-
wilfully blind to the indication, clear to all
others, of Russia's determination to make
peace as she has made warm her own way
and ON her own account. There is
rumor of o direct proposition for an armis-
tice on the part of Turkey, and it is prob
able that the Turk may in the end find his
own interests better subserved by treating
with the Russian government on it's own
terms than in looking for aid to nation
which tells him plainly that she only in
tends to protect him as far as in 80 doing
she protects herself
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Cleopntra,s Appeal.

That the HERALD weather warnings are
now appreciated throughout Europe at their
full value we have had abundant proof in
the comments Of the Transatlantic press and
the utterances Of scientific men. Seafaring
men now look for these cable warnings and
profit by them to avoid the threatening
dangers To-day we have fresh and re-
markable instance of the reliance placed in
the accuracy Of the HERALD weather bulle-
tins. Our London correspondent states in
his dispatches that Mr.. John Dixon, the
contractor who has undertaken the task of
transporting Cleopatra's Needle to London,
requests the HERALD Weather Signal Bureau
to furnish him with a forecast of the weather.
to be expected in the Bay of Biscay during
the ensuing week. Finding that the warn
ings are to be relied upon Mr.. Dixon wisely
takes every precaution to avoid another
storm, and asks that the HERALD
send cable message to his tug
the day fixed for the sailing of the caisson
containing the obelisk The request of Mr..
Dixon will of course be- gladly complied
with, for in preparing these cable warnings
the HERALD seeks to aid science and benefit
commerce. There is something, however,
very suggestive in this action of the English
contractor There can be no doubt that che
ancient Egyptians who painfully dragged
these mighty monoliths from the quarries
would be greatly astonished at the means
emnloved bv the modern engineers to carry
this huge mass of stone across the ocean;
but they would be still more surprised to
find these engineers appealing to the tran
scribers of public events in nation on the
other side of the globe for information rela-
tive to probable storms on their own coasts.
The hieroglyphic obelisk that belongs to an
extinct civilization appeals to the youngest
of nations while on its long journey across
the seas.