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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

NEW PLASTER MILL.
LAYING new Steam Plaster II Ill in ia u op-
j GRAFTON, offer y 6rEtrate of Finely
Ground Plaster, at lower rates than has been sold
hero for many years LIPPITT & CO
I &c ar < MITCHELL nave just received . I.rge
IL stuck Of Extracts (tor the Handkerchief) New
Mown bay, Jockey Club. Violet. Ess. Bouquet and
Musk: also have Lubins 4 COwdray's Toilet Pow
der for the Toilet.
E7LhyoRING EXTRACTs.-Lemon, Vanilla,
L Strawberry, ROse, Pine Apple and Peach
Sold by LIGHT b MITCHELL.
TURKISH Bath TO~el., cold by
LIGHT & MITCHELL
TOBACCO and Cig,rs. Lbsst in .oxnl sold BY
i LIGHT < MITCHELL.
We also have . stock of Paints. Oils. Turpen-
tines and Varnishes. which We offer very cheap
for the CASH and removable credit.
May7, 1878. LIGHT 4 MITCHELL.
HORSE COLLARS. Superior Grain Bags, Cis-
1 tern Pumps, Round Tor and Ro'endnIe ce-
ment. for sale by DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
August 81. 1879.
IN KEGGs Wheeling Nails just reeeived.-
CN Finn's Patent Bed Spriags-enn be applied
TO any SLATED Bedstesd, for sale by
Aug 81, 1878. DUKE GALLAHER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05
200, GOO Ft. Of Yellow Pine
LIJNIFSIIIS.
NIANTUA-MAIxING.

MISS AMELIA f. HICKS wnnld re@pestfnliv
WI announce to the ladies' OF Cha. lestavR and
vicinity that she has located rext door i0 tho
sfansai d building of Mrs. Washington. on Law
renee ST two doors South If Main, and 10 PIE
nared to do all kinds of Plain and Fancy Sewing.
Cutting AID Drafting by System. Plating dono
to order. FeeIiDR satisfied of her ability. from
extended OK periencs. to give perfect satisfae-
tioD she respectfully solirits share of the pub
lie PATRONAGE.
May I, 1878 IT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05
ROOFING AND SCOUTING

hOOFINO AND bFOUTINI
NONE lower than the lowest, at
- June II. JOS H EAsTERDAY'S.
COFFEE MiIls. spittoous. MoIssses Cans, Jelly
~ Cake Pans, PIates, A X do. hne Tea and
Coffee Pots Vegets bic 81 immsrs, Patent Bss noes.
With and without Plates; Tea Csaisters. Porcelain
everything in my line can found at the Old and
Reliable Tin nd Stove House of
June II. 1873. JOS. n. EAsTERDAY.
CoUNTRY Bacon wanted in exchange for goods
u nv SIS. D1LGARH.
lava. Lsruyr. and Rio Coffee. for sale by
d April 49, 1878 IS. DALGARF.
TFyou want good Tobacco and Cigars, and .
i great variety 30 select from, TO TO
August Z. 1877. Opposite Carter House.
COUNTRY Produce taken in Exchange for
" Boots, Shoes, Groceries,, and al other goodsin
nv line. o. o. DALGARH.
ToLoREp Casnmeres just received very cheap,
~ a. NIMRoD TRUSsELL's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

rupture yet between Russia, Turkey, Ems
gland aud other powers. The Berlin treaty,
it is claimed, is not being strictly observed
by Russia, as she has not withdrawn her
troops from points required by the treaty,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

i3rE offer prime Lotto inch Lumber. Also NJ
w White Pine Laths.
May Is, lS7- LlPPITT & CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

DRIVE CHEESE, for sale by
i Nov 1873 S 81 ALGARS
TUM OVER SHOES and another supply of
II Boots just received by
November s. 1917. 3 g. DA1.G Arm.
WOOD COTTON BATTING, for quilting, one
VI ID. bats for 12E c:s., for sale by
Novemhcr 5. 1878. S. s. DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

WINCHESTER AND VIClNITY.-From the
News we clip the following:
Ground for the foundation of the monu-
mcnt to the Unkn own Dead has been broken
at Stonewall Cemetery.
Tho Union Bank building is gradually
nearing completion. 1t will be stylish
house when finished.
Mrs Col. j. S Hammond nee Belle Boyd
will give an entertainment in tho Court
House Hall, next Thursday night, November
7th
Mr. Tsnac H. Faulkner, Sr., has purchased
for 81 ,0G0 the Sdwel property on Market
street. This property consists of the brick
house on Market street lately occupied by
Mrs. Hugh Sidwell with the vacant lot lying
south of it, and also brick house on Bill
lipgs' alley.
From the Times:
Mr. Elliott retires from tho management
of the Taylor Hotel Tomorrow he goes to
Carlisle, Pa, his former home. Mr.. John
Robbins succeeds him in the management of
the hotel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-11-05

= Cardinal Cullen. Archbishop of Dub
lin, is dead.
A sure mark of successful storokeeper
is Keeping his windows clean and his sdVer>
tisement in the newspapers.-Er.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

CENTLEAiEN, We have sold sAEFoRD's RApr-
NJ CAL CURE for nearly one year, and can say
candidly that We never sold similar preparation
that gave such universal satisfaction. We have
to learn the first complaint yet.
We are not in the habit of recommending pat
ent medicines, but your preparation meets tho
wants OF thousands, and we think those afflicted
should be convinced ofits great merit that their
suffering viii be relieved; We have been in tho
drug business for the past twelve years constantly
and sold everything for Cutarrh, but yours leads all
the rest. II you aee properyo can use this letter
or any part of IL that you wish.
Very truly yours, S. D. BALDWIN & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Books and
Stationery, Washington, Ind, Feb. rs, 1876
Each package contains pr. sanfords Improved
Inhaling Tube and full directions for use in all
cases. Price, 500. For sale by all wholesale and
retail druggists and dealers throughout the nlted
States and CanaGas. WEEKS & POTTER, General
Agents and WlInlesale Druggists, Boston. Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02


The product Of silver and gold of
Southern and Western Colorado from 1853
to 1876 was $59,695.7O9. The total pro-
duct of silver and gold of New Spain from
from 1921 to 1876 is $4,ss6. 512,695. To
illustrate the progress ofthe whole of New
Spain, both prior and subsequent to 1S4S
Mr., Anderson gives statement of the
average annual products, which amount to
all in SILVER $500, So7, 1926, and in gold
81, 1885, 2O5, 2S4.
The amount of silver and gold produced
in the world since the discovery of Ameri-
Cd is as follows:
1872 o95 09
Total. $13, i'll Ss5. SS9
THE TOTAL SILVER PRODUCT OF THE
WORLD,
From 1892 to 1875 compared with that of
New Spain, is as follows:
The world, $7,282. OF, 674; New Spain,
$3,502. 307.325. Ths silver products of
the world for 1875 amounted to ST., 700, 900,
and New Spain for the same period
$5S,SSs.O73.
In conclusion. Mr.. Anderson adds that
the southwest from 1921 to 1876 pro-
duced one third of the combined products
silver and gold of the whole world; that
its silver product was from 1921
to 1904 a trife less than half
Of that of the world; from 1904
to 1S4S over half of that of the world;
from 1S48 to 1868 half of that of the
world ;sfrom 1868 to 1886 but a trife less
than two-thirds of that of the world, and
for 1875, the last year of the whole period,
three-fourths of that of the world.
THE TOTAL PRODUCT.
i The total product of silver and gold Of
Mexico from l84S to 1876 was S702, 900, OOC
and the total product of the territory
coded by her to the United: States in 1S4S
and 1858 was for the same period
81, 3S9. 372,1S5 In other. words, the
territory ceded by Mexico has, since 1S48
yielded twice as much silver and gold az
the territory. she retained.
The total product of silver and golC
from lS4S to 1876 of the various states ant
territories of the acquisitions from Mexico
: in 1s48 and 1853 was S., 3s9, 372, 1856. Th'
product of the whole United States. &C
cording to Raymond, is from 1848 to 1871
t $l,574,045,802. Deducting from. that tota
r the amount of the product of the territor.
e from Mexico, and there is left as the pro
D duct Of the rest Of the United States
1854, 673,6l7. In other words, over sew
en-eights of the silver and gold OF the Who'll
Concluded on next page.l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
ROSSMAN'S CTTRF

ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson, NY.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rockt Island
Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
MlEDIcAr.
IMPORTANT LETTER
From Distinguished Physician.

nj o single disease has entaled more suffering or
~ fastened the breaking up of the constitution
than Catarrh The sense ofeuie. of taste. Of sight,
ofhearing, the human voice, the mind, one or moro
and sometimes all yield to its destructive influence.
The poison it distributes throughout the system
attacks every vital force, and breaks up the most
robust OF constitutions. ignored because but little
BY, quacks and charlatans, those suffering from
1t have little hope to be relieved of 1t this side
of the grave. 1t time. them popular treat
ment OF terrible disease by remedies within the
reach OF all passed Into hands ut once competent
and trustworthy. The new and hitherto untrfed
method adopted by Or. Sanford in the preparation
Of his RADICAL CURE has won my hearty approval.
believe 1t likely TO succeed when all the usual
remedies fall because it strikes at the root OF tho
disease, viz the dcfded blood, while It heals the
liberated membrane by direct application TO the
nasal passages. Its action Is based on certain fixed
rules, and unless the vital forces are too far ex-
haustsd, must in the great majority of cases, effect
cure.
GEO. BEARD. NJ D.
NoBsooTT BLocK, So. FRAMINaHAM. Oct. /, 1874.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02

rs PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITe
] branches, also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates made before orderingyour
work done by other parties.
THOMAS YATES, (Levee. )Roek Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
SaNFoRD's RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim to be one of the few popular
It1 remedies receiving the approval OF medical
gentlemen. who, in private, not only freely recon-
mend 1t but it in their families in preference
to any of the preparations usually prescribed oy
physicians.
'You are aware, said distinguished city ply;
stefan, " that my obligations TO the Mass. Medical
Society are such that cannot publicly recommend
or prescribe the Radical Cure but since received
so much relief from the use OF 1t myself after
thorough trial OF the usual remedies, have pri-
vately advised its use. and presume nave sent to
your store no less than one hundred OF my patients
for it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
at was or
territory. Its
ls48-1876 are as

NEW MEXICO, lS48-l876.
The gold field of New Mexico has been
known and worked since 1928. The fol-
lowing is its product of gold and silver
from l748--1876.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
Silver ana Gpid.


y. P. Putnam Il Sons of New York have
pabbs ed an interesting and intelhgently-
witgaa book by Alexander D. Anderson
On lbat portion Of the great Southwest
formerly known as New Spain, and which
& 81; esent divided between Mexico and
t1s ted States. The book deals with
various subjects, but that part which is
da7o.3 to gold and silver seems most
daas ug Of attention:
C Spain. or the Southwest as it is
moro morally called, embraces all of the
pr republic of Mexico and that por-
Sql d the United States south and west
oAa mo from the Gulf of Mexico. up the
coNE IF the Sabine river to latitude 30
't saence by a line due north to the
RED or; thence along the course of that
Ey longitude 100 west from London;
ne north to the Arkansas river;
long that river to its source;
3' ore north to latitude AZ deg. !;
e tolg that parallel Of latitude to
-n2 Fe l%oeaan. This country, together
W't- presen' Mpublic of Mexico, was,
IS e'ry as 1872, nown as New Spain, and
r# 4 by Speish viceroys until Mex
z off thtSpanish yoke in 1921.
I- try is'a Gmbination of Old Mex
n v Mexico Arizona, California,
'evada, Utah and Southern and
Oeorad. Strictly defined it is the
err portion of North America,
der9n writes Interestingly on
AsQEsi OF THE ToLTECs AND
,AZTECs,"
~ eoplesruled successfully New
n71 1aboa6o0 A, D. to The Spanish
fothf these nations, the au-
wre RlI advanced in learning
iwealth. They built magni6-
secs iesapd we're skilled in manly
I tASpaniardsc conquered them
sept chambers of treasures
HVe amounting TO 81, 422. 100.
p fodlots of gold and silver in
9N W, under the civilization Of
.e as for a period of nine hun
v equal to one-f.th of the
.a @ suring the 355 years since
.t4s e7r ge}
+1' '-i' n asks the question: Wha
' t@nYielded since the Spanish
ne en- goes on and gives thu
sure nd gold in the differen
,eAdediu New Spain, or tn
Aest' within certain fxe'
MEXICo,
!iot coinage of gold and:silve
Iron 1921 to 1904 (Mexic
being inconvertible terms
as 3
...... .........,.. $40, 800 OC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
PARENTS

Delays are dangerous. The lives of our
little ones are dear to Us, and it is the
wish and hope to see them look bright,
and cheerful and happy.
We advise you not to give them any
of the dangerous worm syrups or liquids
Of any kind or name. They are not only
bad to use and really dangerous to take /;
but the stomach often rejects them and
are used with peril to those little ones
who look to US for care and protec-
ton. Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
are pure white and are made from the
unrest unoatabie medicines. They are
s1s oh as9 ana WaF ea
6Tl a.s qgged ey ba aeaams j
Boost H9.t erae4. and aFsa1w s53d il
Van g Corrections
Ara sere nsasaas}9n
acE r7e 10 saFns
4ltespg 81 orma
Farce eby otiias
p5e 1--WE
RL g0n ge
Eaf an 41sQsaa. H5nN a8lBc-
flsns ais 8auts can ess tuem s vhote
s-ls Drug 3res.
VAN I2E F5EA BROTHERS.
KINGSTON, ULSTER Co.,
4rPhce 25 cents a box. ~Da
Sold at every store
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
S1.767.Q52.OOO

added one-seyeDth, or in
'!$260, 100000 for that por-
pluct of the mines which
shrough the minis, making
octs of gold and silver for
ri ending at the beginning
):952,OOO.
n product of gold in Mexico
dSO4-184S, is $31, O38.8l5.
,hred product of silver is,
The registered product
stimated as three
the whole product
,glered product of silver
ofhe whole product. The
of'old of New Spain is then
l 14-l848, $S2,77O 17S; the
oliver, $685., AIS, PAT; and
ducsf both metals, $76S,ISS,.
10 jriod I84S-I876 Mexico
ainare not Identical as they
wo 'evious periods. for New
hide at the close of the
breafter the products o.
the other divisions of New
Iided separately.
IS Mexico from lS39.1S6S
old, $50,OOO,O0O; silver
bon metals, $4,000, 900
null product of Mexico wa,
100000 in silver anC
gid. The products o.
5 Rre $4,000 in gold and
siEer. From 1S68-lS7t
luctIamounted to in silver
I'd ingold $24,OO0,OOO. This
II bot metals in Mexict
1876, s702, 1000, 900.
oRNIA 184s-1876.
1cts Of the precious metal
and ohera statesl in tn
sxico. M. Anderson has a
> reports Of the Unite,
'ioner of mining statistic
2 ear 1876. The report 70
as unprovided for b
total product of gold an
1S4S-lS76 is as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
M. MI. CoRBETT.

ATTORNEY AT Law, SOLICITOR IN CHAN.
n Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. once end Avenue, 3rd door east Of
Bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
Pi1os--Ttchinp Piles

P0sitiuely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis.
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02

iA1 ~ e annual product of this
.5le''o'y' s'o'1 the discovery of silver in
30 ~ 20 'n' aglnning of 1876, period of
70 years, vas SIT, lag, O53.
a&lzoNA, 1s4s-lS76.
A'i19n@ ? aportion Of the territory Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02

SWEENEY & JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW
Ind, Illinois. 11-18d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
KENWoRgEY 3 REARnsLEY

/ AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House Jno. 7. Kenworthy Jas, M Boards.
ev. 10-S3d&Wtt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
COLLIAS'
vOLTAIC PLASTER

An EYectro-GaIvanic Battery combined
with highly Medicated strengthening
Plaster, forming the best Plaster for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
TWO In ONE.

Tins combined we have two grand medical
agents in one each OF which performs It's function
and unitedly produce more cures than any nni
msnt iotfon wash, plaster ever before COM
pounded in the history Of medicine, Try one.
PRICE, . CENTS.
Sold BY all Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout the United States and CanHdas, ana oy
WEEKS & POTTER. Proprietors. BOSTON. Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
VIM. f. Zimmerman.

nRACTICAL PIANO TUNER AND REGULA-
ter Leave orders with John Zimmerman,
Piano Manufacturer, 100 Main ST., near First Ma.
tional Bank, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
ELECTRICITY

As A grand curative and restorative agent is not
eQualled by any element or medicine In the history
of the healing art. Unless the vital spark has fed
she body, restoration by means of electricity is pos
sible. tits the last resort of all physicians and sur
from an untimely grave, when no other human
agency could have succeeded, THIS Is the leading
ali tp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
RAlSAM AND PINE.

The healing properties Of our own frasrant bal;
sam and nine ai. the gums of the East too well
known 10 require description. Their grateful.
healing soothing and strengthening properties are
known to thousands. When combined In sccord-
macy their healing and strengthening properties
are Increased tenfold. In this respect our Plaster
a. the hest in use without the aid Of electricity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-02
UTAH, lS48-l876,

UTAH, 1S48-l876.
The mines of Utah were not worked un-
1868, although silver was discovered in
1868. The total product of silver and
gold from lS48- 1876 is as fellows:
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-16
silver Meetings In tl.e West.
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.


Resolutions of a Mass Meeting at Toledo Ohio.
Resolved, That we urge upon our Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress the
immediate reconciliation of silver, and
that coinage be free and unlimited as that
of gold, and of the standard value of the
dollar of our fathers, to wit: 412H grains of
standard silver.
Resolved, That we Believe the disuse OF
one half of the coin money of the world.
by the universal demon citation of silver.
would so increase the purchasing power of
gold that those who hold promises to pay
money. which would then mean gold,
would hold in their hands means wherewith
to confiscate the property and labor of IA
and that an attempt to enforce such legal
iniquity would result in grave revolutions
that might destroy equities.
Resolved, That We look with profound
alarm upon the Efforts of European capt.
taiistS, who own most of the bonds of Gov
ernment and corporations in Europe and
Anne RIGA, to so control legislation as to com
pei their payment i'll gold, only thereby
etfecting revolution in value to their own
profit and to the destruction of large part
of all other property.
Resolved, That the honor and credit of
the nation are better protected by due re-
gard for the welfare and prosperity of those
upon whom the discharge of It's obliga-
tions rests than by undue coz cessions in ia
yor of holders OF such obligations
A resolution was also passed condemna-
tory of the resum ption act, and demanding
its immediate repeal.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-16
MARRIED.

PoTTs-NILEs--At Kosciusko, Miss, on
the Sd Of January, A. ID. 1873, at the resi-
dence of the brides father. by the Rev. j.
T. Freeman, Mr. WILLIAM BARRON PORTS
to Miss LUCY NILES, daughter of the Hon.
Jason Niles, all of Koscinsko.
PEARsoN-Doss-Atth the residence of w.
G. McCaa, Sunday morning, Dec. %,
O'Clock. A. NJ, by the Rev. T. g. Sellers, Mr..
r. E. PEARSON, of Starkville, to Miss ALICE
j. D0ss, of Noxubee county.
WILsoN--LAND-At tine residence of the
brides father. Judge T. T. Land, on the
evening of the 10th. by Rev. Dr. w. T.
Dickinson Dalzell, Hon. GEoRGE A. WILL
SON, of Mississippi, and MISS MAGGIE M.
LAND, of Shreveport.
SWAYzE- RoRERTs-At the residence Of
DR.. Burwell. in Holmes county, Miss., by
the Rev.J. III. Shelton, on the twenty eighth
of December, 1877, Mr.. s. L. SWAxzE to
MISS 3. p. ROBERTS.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-16
OBITUARY.

Died In New Orleans, 9Th inst, JAMES m.
ALLEN. native OF Maury county, Tenn:
aged 60 years. He settled'in YazoO City in
the early part of 1886, and was largely en-
gagged In business until 1852. Later, Tin
1884,, he became q member OF the large
commission house of w. HI. a j. NJ. Allen q
Co, in New Orleans, and 50 continued for
more than 10 years. Possessed of the high
est traits Of character, he was : man OF
mark in all the walks OF this life. Al mer-
chant of large capacity and the strictest In
tegFitys he was always liberal and Just. OF
strong viii and unflinehing courage. be waR
gentle and kind, and his heart d perpetual
spring OF tenderness and sympathy To-
ms relatives and friends he was prfncely
liberal and generous To the widow and
orphan ne was true ffiend--ever ready Is
assist with his means and other ACTS Of
kindness. In al the relations that lie bore
70 society. be was d krne man. aud per-
Iormed well bis part X. *.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-01-16

OFFICE Mss. STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,
Jackson. january 9Th, 1873.

QdChSOil, 1uudly 6L0S 1910 \
DR.. A, G. Smythe, Sanitary Commission
er FIRST Congressional District, has inform
ed this office that lie has discovered the
Tiichina spirdlis in the flesh of hogs recently
slaughtered in Lee county.
As these parasites, when introduced into
the human system. produce most
alarming form Of disease, it Is well to
know how to detect them in trichinous pork,
and the means of destroying their vital
ity.
They exist in the muscleas, and when
they become finally attached, a capsule is
formed around them, giving to the muscle
a gray speckled appearance, as if "thickly
sprinled with the eggs of some small in
Sect" being quite Gis.inct from the red
muscle. The capsules contain the thread
Ike worm wound up spiraliy. Before
the Trichine becomes en- capsuled they are
Sued state, before cretitication has COM
menced, they are difficult ofdetection with
ont the aid of a lens. The microscope
should always be employed.
1t is probable that the usual methods OF
curing or pickeling pork, by Sailing, smok-
ing, etc, only kills these parasites nearest
the surface. Raw ham and slightly smok-
ed sausages have been known t. produce
poisoning.
Imperfect cooking by roasting, boiling
or frying only kills the TTich5ne on the
surface; in the parts distant from the SUR
face they remain alive. It requires thorough
meat should be subj scted 10 the u mpt RAJ
ture OF boiling water for sufficient time to
ensure that every particle has been acted
upon by that degree of heat.
WIRT JOHNSTON, M. D..
Secretary State Board of Health.