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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-10-05
withered and old. And then the,

withered and old. And then thew
opened the vaultwhere the Squire had
slept ten years to put her beside him;
and I've nothing left of Evan, my life
and my love, but his memory, and it
seems as if every hope and dream of
joy l ever had were put away under the
tombstones. And even the Golden
George" the great, strong ship that
would have borne my dear from me,
has mouldered away at the bottom of
the sea somewhere. And | think NV
wedding ring is like to outlast us ali,
for l have it yet, and | shall be ninety
tomorrow.
Ninety! It's a good old age, ard it
can't be long now before | meet Evan
and the rest in heaven.
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THE CURSE OF EMPTY HANDS.

THE CURSE OF EMPTY HANDS.
AT dawn the call was heard,
And busy reapers stirred
=. Along the highway leading to the wheat.
Wilt reap with us?" they-said.
L smiled and shook my head,
Disturb me not said l. " My dreams are
sweet"
/ sat with folded hands
And saw across the lands
The waiting harvest shining on the hill;
heard the reapers sing
Their songs of harvesting,
And thought to go, but dreamed and waited
VI. still.
The day at last was done,
And homeward, one by one,
The reapers went, well laden as they passed;
Theirs was no mlsspeut day.
No long hours dreamed away
In sloth, that turns to sting the soul at last.
A reaper fingered near.
WHAT cried he. d" Idle here?
Where are the sheaves your hands have bound
D." Alasr' l made reply,
" | let the day pass by
Until too late to work. l dreamed the hours
away"
80, foolish oner' he said
And sadly shook his head,
" The dreaming soul is in the way of death.
The harvest soon is DER.
Rouse up and dream more
Act for the summer fadeth like breath.
What if the Master came,
Tonight and called your name,
Asking how many sheaves your hands had
made?
1t at the Lords commands
You showed but empty hands,
Condemned, your dreaming soul would stand
dismayed."
Filled with strange terror then,
Lest chance come not again.
l sought the wheat-helds while the others
slept,
Perhaps ere break of day
The Lord will come this way"
A voice kept saying, till with fear / wept.
Through all the long, still night,
Among the wheat-helds white,
| reaped and bound the sheaves of yellow
grain.
/ dared not pause to rest,
Such fear possessed my breast,
So for my dreams | paid the price in pain.
But when the morning broke
And rested reapers woke,
My heart leaped up as sunrise kissed the lands,
For came he soon or late
The Lord of the estate
Would find me bearing not the curse of empty
hands.
- Christian Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-10-05

An Indian soap-stone quarry of
considerable size has been discovered
on Rock Creek, just outside of Wash
ington. DR.. E. r. Reynolds, of the
Pension office, happened on it in his
rambles, and the first time an official
of Smithsonian Institution visited the
quarry more than 100 unfinished ves-
sells were found, of all sizes and shapes,
many of them nearly complete and of
rare scientific value. Excavations will
be made to lay completely bare the in
teresting relics of this aboriginal work
shop.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-10-05

China is to be represented, for the
first time, at the approaching interna-
tional congress for the codification of
the law of nations, which is to be held
at Frankfort-on-the-M
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-10-05

"DO NOT marry widower," said
the old lady. "A ready.made family
is like plate of cold potatoes" "Oh,
I'll soon warm them over" replied the
damsel, and she did Rome Sentinel.
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hearts to give" said. mine was
gone ere you saw me-"
And then, kind and gentle as though
l had not grieved him, he gave me his
arm and saw me across the moor, and
at the gate paused and whispered:
''Be at rest, Agatha. The Canadian
ship Golden George has not sailed yet"
| liked him better than l had ever
done before that night when l told
grannie that l would never wed him.
Eth! but he was fit to be king-the
grandest, kindest, best of living men,
who rode away with the break of the
morrow and never stopped till he
reached Liverpool and found Evan
Locke just ready to set foot upon the
Golden George, and told him tale
that made his heart light and sent him
back to me. But our young Squire?
Heaven bless him!
And who was it that sent old grand
father the deed of gilt that made the
cottage his own, and who spoke kind
word to the gentry for young DR.. Locke,
that helped him into practice? Still no
one but Squire Turner, whom we
taught our children to pray for every
night. For we were married, and in
few years had boys and girls at our
knees; and when the eldest was nigh
two, the thing needed to make me
quite happy happened, and from far
away over the sea, where he had been
three good twelve months, came our
Squire, with the bonniest lady that
ever blushed beside him, and the Hall
had a mistress at last-and mistress
who loved the Squire as | loved Evan.
Eth! but it's an old story. She that /
remembered girl saw in her coffin,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-06-15
E#.1..14 sysi.2a ! T.::iT..11.,r all :!

EeszsGsE 5E,N tG HERO.
Luee Cone va: Their Medicines
LOOt ca 1-II FENCES.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-06-15
LOOK OUT FOR THE
aSoots Since ana Hat Emporium

IN Bank building, opposite ST. Mich@ls
All who want anything in the line of
Slices. of the best and finest quality;
Shoes OF the best and heaviest make; Shoes
for poor or rich, young or old; Shoes for all,
10 matter what thciI' occupation or profess
ion. sEne,ti5 for Men; Boots for Ladies';
Boots for Children; Boots for ALL Hats
for old and young. TRUNKS, VALISES,
&c.,-alI at far prices, should go to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
c g Boots and Shoes made to order. II
pairing neatly and promptly done. Leath
nd Shoe Findings on hand. GAplr
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-06-15
GROSS & NICK Ell,
-MANUFACTURERs DEALERS M
Baskets, Collins, etc.

|
Gross & Nickel, Frostburg, are day or
night
Ready to provide for the last said rite
Of death which comes unfailingly to all
Strong or weak, rich or poor, and short or
tall.
Superb Baskets and Collins claim their
care.
4 ever the best you'll always find there
Now, this sad duty we all must confess
Is best done where it's special business.
Careful and complete are their facilities,
Known and acknowledged their abilities.
Each thing we need they're ready to supply
Living-our furniture--or, if We die,
Undertaking our burial, they'll promptly
pay
Needful attention to all our friends say.
Depending on this they will be the choice
Executors to make the mourncrs rejoice.
Regarding both the dead and those who
live
They cheerfully accord all they can give,
And to their desires do ever attend
Knowing themselves as the mourners' true
friend
Even amid sorrow great joys they impart-
Real and true-to the sad, desolate heart
Sadder as nearer the friend with whom
we part.
Much as we love life, yet still we must die,
And the mystery of the next to try.
Inthis sad time our friends may do farworsc
Neglecting to employ the nice, fine Hearse
Specially devised to show lawful pride
To all the friends of the one who has
died.
Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-06-15
SPEER' PORT GRAPE VIE,
-Four Years Old!

This justly celebrated native Wine is
made from the juice of the Oporto Grape,
raised in this country. It's invaluable
Tonic ard Strengthening Properties
are unsurpassed by any other native Wine.
Being the pure juice of the grape, produced
under Mr.. Speer's own personal supervis-
ion, its purity and genuineness are guaran-
teed. The youngest child may partake OF
its generous qualities, and the weakest in
valid use it to advantage. tits particular
ly beneficial to the aged and dcbilitated,
and suited to the various ailments that af-
tlict the weakcrsox. tbs, in every respect,
A Wine 10 be Relied On.
INvALIDs USE sPEER's PORT GRAPE WINE.
FEMALES USE sPEER's PORT GRAPE WINE.
WEEKLY PERSONS FIND BENEFIT FROM ITS USE.
Speer's Wines in Hospitals are preferred
to other Wines.
Sold by Druggists generally, who also
sell Speer's Standard Wine Bitters Trade
supplied by all Wholesale Dealers See that
the signature of Alfred Speer, Passaic, N.
j., is over the cork Of each bottle
ALFRED SPEER,
Mt. Prospect Vineyards, New Jersey.
Office No. "a Warren St., New York.
Fox SALE BY MCNEIL s. McCULLoH,
July 14-y Frostburg, Nd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-06-15
Beautify Your Homes
Important to all who wish to Bcautif!
Their Home Surroundings.

] T gives me great pleasure to announce
to u generous public that my stock OF
ROSES and all kinds of Flowering and
Ornamental PLANTS suitable to every
taste and every variety of flower beds is
very large and complete. | have in addi
ton very fine and choice lot of EVER
GREENS, MAGNOLIAS, and all the best
kinds of Flowering Shrubs. Also, FRUIT
TREES.
Persons wishing their grounds laid out
will be assisted if necessary. Evergrecns
and other hard growing plants will be set
out by an experienced man at small ad-
ditiOnal cost.
Ipropose to sell at a small profit, and
every one will be benefited by giving me
a call. You need not pay trade prices,
when YOU can select from a fine lot at
moderate charges.
Reliable Garden and Flower Seeds and
Vegetable Plants: Tomatoes, Egg, Pep
per, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Beets, Caul-
flower and Celery Plants throughout the
season.
A fine lot of Lilies and other suitable
plants for Easter. Decorations, Floral
Designs fer Weddings and Funerals at
short notice. Also sent safely to any point
by express,
TUBERoSEs AND G1ADIo1As!
Seed Potatoes and all kinds of Produce
Vegetables, &C., Wholesale and retail.
may be found at my store in person
from l to 8 p. IN. every day.
Apr 20 80 Baltimore Street. y,
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1 W sh Morrison s Bro. had conc sooner
had bad Cold and Cough all winter
ticd Morrison &; Bros Cough Syrup
and half bottle has entirely cured my
Cough.
| find, by use, that Morrison & Bro. s Lin
imcnt is better than recommended by
them
Res, for The Ladies. Morrison s. Bros
Bed Bug Poison applied TO beds will
destroy the bugs and save taking down
the beds. 1t lays them over quick.
| know | saved a doctor bill last night
by using Morrison q Bros Group or
Hcinc Syrups. 1t relieved the Group in
few moments.
Morrison IL Bros Liniment, Cough Sy-
rup, Group or Hine Syrups and Bed Bug
Poison are good medicines, and VIII do
what they claim for them. Try one
bottle AMI be convinced Prices Low.
Apr 133m*
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

THE estimates OF the condition and
prospects OF the crops OF the present year,
just completed by the statistician Of the
agricultural department at Washington,
furnish q most encouraging outlook. A
W Washington special summarizes the report
as follows: "The reports from 700 CORE.
spondents Of thedepartment show that the
cereal expansion which, during the past
ten years has represented an increase of
so per cent, will The present year exceed
that of oil iomer years. The prospects Of
winter wheat, which amounts to six.tenths
of the whole crop accepted as basis OF
estimate, allowing fair average to the
spring wheat crop, the yield will reach
3G0, 100000 bushels. The corn yield, 1t is
thought, will not be less than 1900, 100000
bushels. The prospect OF renewal Of
hostilities in Europe has induced farmers
to give increased attention to cereal produc
tionsD
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GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN has taken up

GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN has taken up the
9 per cent claim oil Illinois against the
United States. He has made an argument
before the commissioner Of the land office
in substance as follows: "The state OF
Illinois has q just and legal claim against
the United States, by law required to be
stated and paid by the general land office
OF the United States, founded on the fact
that congress in the act Of admission into
the Union, did agree for good and ade-
quate consideration, to use two,per cent. Of
the sales Of the public lands within said
state to make public roads leading to the
state, and has in no proper sense performed
said contract; and in retaining the two per
cent in the treasury, upon mere bubbles.
keeping the state out OF this amount, and
paying to other states under the same law
lnder which Illinois claims this, is unfair
md unjust and withheld arbitrarily"
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Grain in Store.


Chicago elevators, as per official re.
turns, contain l ,I27, 43S bushels of wheat;
72l,9S3 bushels Of corn; 226,3ll bushels
OF oats; l69, GA bushels of rye, and $40.
CSC bushels OF barley, making a grand
total OF 2,79S,o92 bushels, against 2,5lS,.
293 bushels one week ago, and 500, SGs
bushels at this period last year.
Milwaukee warehouses are stored with
535, 052 bushels Of wheat; 1899 bushels of
corn; 44,073 bushels of oats; 85,OS7
bushels OF rye, and 4l0,0s9 bushels of
barley.
New York and Brooklyn warehouses
contain 1,6O, 600 bushels OF wheat; 436, )
600 bushels OF corn; $4,000 bushels of
oats; 10000 bushels Of rye, and 372, 600
bushels of barley.
Visible supply Of grain in the States and
Canada on the sd ult.: Wheat, 1865. 4l9
bushels; corn, 5,72S,4G bushels oats.
1853, 25O bushels; barley, 1883, 1873
bushels.
Exports from the leading seaboard
ports last week include $1,000 barrels
of flour; G57. 900 bushels of wheat !;
1858 900 bushels Of corn; 1900 bushels
Of oats; $4,000 bushels OF rye; 4G,S0O
bushels of barley; C,0O0 barrels OF pork;
$500, 600 pounds of lard, and 1905 900
pounds OF bacon.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04
CYRUS II. MCCORMICK,


The committee unanimously recommend to
the democracy Of the northern grand divi-
sion and second appellate district, that
they hold their convention, for the pur-
pose Of nomlnating clerks Of the supreme
and appellate courts, for said division and
district, at Joliet, on Thursday, April Is,
1873;
And for the central grand division and
bird appellate district, that tho delegate
appointed from said division and district,
20 the state convention, to meet In cenven-
ton at Springfield, on the day said state
convention is held, at 10 q. M, for the pur.
pose Of nominating clerks Of the supreme
and appellate courts for said division and
district;
And for the southern grand division and
fourth appellate district, that they hold
their convention at Centralia, Thursday,
MAY l6, 1878, for the purpose Of nomins-
ting clerks OF the supreme and appellate
courts, for said division and district,
The ratio Of representation in said con-
ventions to be the same az in the state con-
venti0n.
THos. SHIRLEY, Secretary.
AT LARGE.
G. H. Mccormick, c. ID. HOLES,
!. b. Mann, w. X. Murphy,
A.P. GODDARD. B.F. Burger.
Mf DISTRICTS.
,R. n. 0odell, II. j. NJ. Bush,
. Thos L. Courtney, II. II. Z Shumsy,
Thomas Shirley. IS. J. A. Mallory,
A Richard Bishop, IA. John w. Smith,
OF. II. Marsh, 10. ". Cochrane,
a j. s. Drake, lG. L. u. Parsons,
w. IA. Steele. II. II. G. Gerke,
q 7. duff, " IS. T. +. Bouton,
o.W. T. Davidson, 10. 5. q. Landes,
10. George Edmunds.
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the latter has nine points OF the law In
Its favor. in lis possession OF the little
plat of coveted territory. The fight Is
waged with all the cunning and .tiissse
that can be brought to bear by the en-
ployment of the most eminent legal
ability obtainable--On McGarrahan's
side on a contingent tee, likely With
the public the contest long ago came TO
be
REGARDED AS A BORE
which has no possible interest aside from
the cost imposed by u re'hearing at
every succeeding session of congress. 1t
seems to be the impression everywhere
outside the limited circle on one or The
other side hoping TO be benefited by the
decision that more than enough OF the
time that should be devoted to matters Of
public moment, has been wasted in try,
ing to determine the validity of title
which in case OF neither contestant seems
based on foundation much better than
mere assertion. MEMO.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

ONLY TwcntYD Dollars
A perfect and unequaled, large, strong
and durable machine, constructed elegant
and soldid, from the best material with
mathematical precision, for constant fami-
ly use or manufacturing purposes. AL.
ways ready at moments notice TO d. It's
days work, never Out Of order and will last
generation with moderate care; easy 10
understand and manage; light, smoothe and
swiftrunning, like the wellregulated move
ment Of fine watch; simple, compact, eff.
Client and reliable. with all the valuable I'm
provements to be found in the highest
priced machines, warranted to do the same
work the same way, and as rapidly and
smoothly o. o S75 machine. An acknow.
edged triumph of ingenious mechanical
skill, essentially the working w0man's
friend, and far In advance of all ordinary
machines for absolute strength, reliability
and general usefulness; will hem, tuck, fell,
seam, quilt. bind, braid, cord, gather, rui-
fa, shirr, plat, fold, scollop, roll, embrold-
or, run up breadths, etc.. with wonderful
rapidity, neatness and ease; sews the
strongest lasting stitch equally fine and
smothe through all kinds OF goods from
cambric 10 several thicknesses OF trOat-
cloth or leather with fine or coarse cotton,
Iu0uS BIN VI sWluOs ulNVb PoAlcCb butt5tuCs
ton. Will earn Its cost several times over
In q season In the work 1t does. or mako
good living for any man or woman who
desires to use IL for that purpose works 40
faithful and easy the servants or children
can use IL without damage. Price OF ma
chine, fully equipped tor family work. with
light table, reduced to only go. Half Case,
Cover, Side Drawers and Cabinet Styles
each at correspondingly low rates. Sale
delivery guaranteed free from damage.
cravings OF the several styles OF machines,
references, variety Of sewing, ETC., mailed
frce. Confidential terms with liberal In.
ducements 10 enterpaising clerXymeb,
teachers, business mon, travelling or local
agents. ETC., who desire exclusive sgencies,
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Kendall \ Co., a?l Broadway, N. Y.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

Inc osuecrscy Of the several counties
~ tae state OF Illinois are requested 70
send delegates to state convention to be
nsid u Springfield, Illinois, THURSDAY,
me iiTH DAY OF APRIL, 1878. at IL
O'Clock ~. for the purpose Of nominating
one candidate for the Office Of state treas
urer, ana one candidate for the office OF
state superintendent of public instruction
ana 70 transact such other business as may
come before It. The several counties are
entitled TO the following representation,
based 'npon the vote for government In
1S7o:
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REGARDED AS A BORE
Telegraphic News.
A CHICAGO STORY.

A Chicago telegram dated April lst,
states that two English gentlemen are in
the city, and have agents throughout the
west for the purpose of buying 2O,Gt
horses ostensibly TOR street cars In SCOT
land and England but judging by the
character of the animals they select they
are intended tor more more active move.
menIs than tor draft purposes. They
have bought 500 there and will begin to
ship within two weeks.
A DECREASE OF S2,2l3,Gl4.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The public
debt statement for March shows a de =
crease in debt for the month of 81, 3d.
GA, and the following balances In the
treasury
currency .'.'..',''.'.' 'ol sJ'
Special fund for the redemption OF
fractional currency ....-........ ~ 0m. 900
Special deposits OF legal tenders tor
the redemption of certifi Gates OF de-
post .. ......... 2j,2l5,0oo
Coin. ......... us, 3o7, Cos
tincluding coin ertificates S5I, cs3 iUO
Outstanding legal tenders. ..."....... 81, Sio,7l2
The reduction OF debt for, March and
since July lst, 1877, includes .S9,553,st0
Geneva award bonds cancelled.
COINAGE IN MARCH.
The coinage OF the Philadelphia mint,
during March, was 1920 gold pieces,
l,l53.7OO sily.r...including l,C0l 800 of
the new silver dollars, and 800 base coin,
representing valuation OF 81, 7j0.32S.
CARTER HARRlsON's BILL.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Hon. Carter
II. llarrison's Dill TO provide for a more
efficient civil service provides that there
shall be created a new department OF
government called the department OF
civil service, TO consist of FIVE commits
sioners, who shall be appointed by the
president, provided, however, no more
than three commissioners at any one
time holding such positions shall be ap>
pointed from any one political party.
Their terms of Office shall be ten years,
Jne to 60 out OF office every two years,
and at their first meeting they shall
draw for their respective terms, and the
commissioner drawing the shortest term
shall be the head of the department,
and thereafter the commissioner
holding the shortest term shall
De such head. On the expiration OF of.
ice by any commissioner, or in case OF
leath, etc., the term of Office OF the COM
missioner appointed to fill such vacancy
hall expire two years after the expiration
IF the term then longest to run. The
salary OF the head of this department
shall be 5000 per annum, and Of each of
the other commissioners $4,000. 1t shall
be the duty OF said board TO prescribe
the qualifications requisite for appoint,
ment into the several branches CT the
civil service, and examine all applicants
for appointment. The bill further pros
yides that no assessment shall be LEVIED
upon any officer of the United States for
political purposes, and that the payment
of any such assessment shall be cause tor
dismissal from service.
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Hon. J. L. DIETRICH Of Randolph
country, has not yet made up his mind
whether he will allow his name to be
used before the Radical nominating con>
vention ss candidate for congress. lie
does not want to be "set up to be knock
ed down."
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AunOUHCEMENTs.
voR cIxnx SUPREME COURT, 8. q. D.

EOk CI1km8 WI "
-. 40 sutheYised TO announce II. A. ID. WILL
N nNKs. OF Washington County, Is candidate
for Clerk Of the Supreme Court. southern Grand mo
,,Sscocraiic nominating committee, TO be held
I, Censrailas Nay 18th. 1873. 2HH
.,ov rrxpK or THE APPELLATE COURT
FOURTH DIsTICT, ILLINOIS.
We arc authorized TO announce HARDIN
- ar ~ l,s1ivIe. Clinton county, as Q candidate
~ elers y o Appellate court, fourth district.
~ .s.fion called 70 meet at Centraia, May 10th,
\ ~. - authorized 10 announce W. G. Le-
= - ma - nxnghsm County, As candidate
1yss ~ Appellate Court, fourth district,
n ,i3,lsois Sukjocs % tn decision Of the Demo.
g!e0g ~ MA 2277o
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

\ pzstut Sybsaass they suffer; and the
~ sfo16nblh, lanedy for the relief Of
Sr ~ dIs1 10 q Dr. Ball's baby syrup.
VIZ Is eents pet bottle.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

For all cases OF coughs, colds, sore
throat, ETC., use DR.. Bulls cough syrup.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04

The following are the receipts and
disbursements of the state treasury for
tn, month OF March:
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04
CAUTION.

There are dangerous and worthless limitations
oil Benson's Capcne Plaster in the Market The
genuine have the word Capcine cut through eacn
plaster, Sold by al druggists. Price 26c.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-04
Ask Those Who
Know.

., Ask any physician If Benson's Capcnc Porous
PLASTER is not the best plaster in the world. This
remarkable article was invented 10 overcome the
great objection always found to the ordinary PO-
rolls Plaster Of slow action in bringing relief.