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The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
RepentIng at the Last.

Last September young man, Charles F. Strickland, came to Louisville from Lexington, and secured position as drug clerk in a store on Market street. He is not visionary or superstitious. but practical business young fellow. All day Tuesday he said that he felt op- pressed as if by some vague, impending evil-by what novelists would designate as presentiment. On Tuesday night he went to bed at his usual hour, but his sleep was disturbed by dream, in which he plainly saw his brother en- g. ed in quarrel with another young man of Lexington, whom he recognized as Arthur Murrill. After several mo- ments of angry gestures and apparently impasgioned words, young Murrill drew pistol and shot Strickland in the head. He fell across table, knocking of, as he did so, bottle of wine, upon the label of which MT. Charles Strickland afirms that he saw distinctly the word :. champagne" Almost simultaneously with the crash produced by his brothers fall, the dreamer awoke. He was so much impressed by what he had seen that he struck match and looked at his watch. It was exactly half-past eleven o'clock. Not admitting to him- self that be believed the facts had really occurred as he saw them in his dream, he was nevertheless 50 much troubled in spirit that he could sleep no more that night. At six o'clock ne1t morning he received telegram from Lexington. With unsteady hand he tore the envel- ope and read, strangely enongh, thst his brother had been shot through tho head by some one unknown, at half-past eleven Q But we wont do it. We have never yet told | lie, and we don't intend to connaanoe N thfs day naerely Tor tho sako of n iteEa (g3sfders 1ost,7s0k ss
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Tho National Census in 1880.

The bill as passed in the Senate pro- vides that census of the population, wealth and industry of the United States shall be taken on or before July l, 1880. It provides for the appoint ment of a superintendent of the census by the President, by and with the ad- vice and consent of the Senate, and also the necessary clerks and copyists in his cffice. The secretary of the interior is directed to appoint on or before the 1st of April, 1880, one or moro supervisors of census within each State or Territory, such persons to be residents of such State or Territory. The total number of supervisors is not to exceed 150 The supervisors are to apportion their dis tricts and designate to the superintend- ent suitable persons to employ as emu merators; such persons to be selected solely with reference to their fitness. and without reference to their politics or party affiliations. Each supervisor is to receive $500 upon the compile tion of his duties; enumerators are to receive two cents for each living inhabitant reported, two cents for each death reported, ten cents for each farm, and fifteen cents for each establishment of productive industry enumerated and returned. The subdivision assigned to I each enumerator shall not exceed 4, 1000 | inhabitants according. to the census oi 1870, nor contain less than 3, GOO where l the last preceding census shows the in- habitants thereof. The bill further provides for the punishment of enumer- ators and others for giving information | to outside persons, neglect of duty, etc. It is made a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of $100, to refuse to answer the questions of enumerators; and officers of corporations who refuse to answer them shall pay fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1 GOO, and be i'm. prisoned not exceeding one year. All
 census matter is to pass through the l postoffice free. The schedule of in. quiries is the same as now provided by section 2,206 of the revised statutes
 with various exceptions and additions
 It further provides for the employment o
 experts and special agents to investigate in their economic relations the manufac
 turing, railroad, fishing, mining anG other industries of the country, and the
 statistics of telegraph, express, trans portation and insurance companies
 The enumeration is to begin on the Is day of June, 1880, and be completed
 before the 1st day of July following
 In cities having 10000 inhabitants, th'
 enumeration of population shall b,
 taken within two weeks from the 1st o June. It limits the cost of the census
 to $3, GOO, GOO, exclusive of $250, ,000 fol
 printing and other preliminary expenses Any State taking a census of it
 population, etc., according to this bill
 in 1885-95, etc., shall have one-half o
 the expenses thereof paid by the Unite,
 States, upon depositing a full and au
 thentic copy with the secretary of tn | interior.
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The Plague in Russia,

The Journal le ,St. Petersbourg gives some further particulars concerning the nature of the disease which is producing such rayages in tho southeast of Russia. Dr. Doppner, chief surgeon of the Cos sacks of Astrakhan, says in his report to tho minister of tho interior that he came across cases of epidemic malady in his district as far back as the end of Octo- Der last. It appeared to him then to be merely common fever. At tho expira- tion of eight or ten days, however, the patients began to suffer from abscesses. At the same time the paroxysms of fever became more violent, and assumed a facilitating character. When the ab- scerses burst the patients generally re- covered. He never noticed any decrease of appetite or sleep, and had no fatal cases. Vestiges of the same kind of disease were observed by him in the spring of 1877 among the Cossacks on the outposts of the Asian frontier.
 From the end of November last the disease has assumed quite different character. The doctor says that it is altogether new malady. Twenty three persons were attacked by it all at once at the station (skanisa) of vetlian- ka. The symptoms were as follows
 Violent pain in the temples and in all the limbs; high fever. with burning sensation in tho eyes and face; the abdo- men distended; the liver swollen; the pulse at 120. The paroxysms did not last more than two or three days but came back again in g day CT two accompanied with delirium, and in tho majority of cases followed by convul sions and death. Decomposition sets 1T within twelve hours after death.
 Since December last black spots have been observed all over the bodies o Inc patients, and heavy vomiting hal become ono of the symptoms of the dis oose. M the other functions of the body beinR entirely suspended. The pAtien exhsles peculiar smell resembling lhnt of honey. At present almost al < 1ks cess prove fatal, aud decomposi l|on ssts h within two hours aitel
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source Of Much BodiIy Evil.

If the habit of body becomes irregular, much evil is inflicted on the system. The stomach becomes dyEpeptic, bilious symptoms develop themselves, the circulation is contaminated, and the nerves share in the general disorder. should be thoroughly and speedily regulated when they grow derelict. The corrective agent best adapted to this purpose Is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, wholesome. non n-griping vegetable laxative, worth all the rasping ca- thartics invented since the time of Paracelsus. People who have been in the habit of using blue pill, calomel, and other drugs and cheap nos trums for constipation, should abandon such hurtful and useless medicines, and substitute for them this pleasant and gentle aperient, which not only produces the purgative effect naturally, but also strengthens while it reyu- lates the bowels, stomach and liver. It more over cures and prevents intermittent and re, mittent fevers gout, rheumatism, debility and urinary troubles
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
Fashion Notes.

White ties are made of foulard.
 Short street dresses are in vogue. Smooth hair is coming into fashion. Artificial eyebrows are the newest. Louis XVI. fashions are coming in Scarfs of satin with polka dots trim hats.
 Soft ruffles are used on India null dresses.
 Man-of-war suits are worn by English children.
 White muslin cravats are preferred for morning wear.
 Dark red and olive green vsils are worn to match costumes.
 Red gold and pearls are blended by the New York jewellers.
 Knife plating still keeps it's place on the edges of skirts.
 Daisy fringe sprinkled with gold dust is used on grenadine dresses.
 Silver embroidery mingled with che ntlle ls used on some bridal dresses. Some of the new embroideries cover the ground almost as much as brocade. One of the two colors used in combina- ton bows should be dull and not too pale. Silks with fine stripes strewn with small flowers are in preparation for sum- mer wear.
 Little mantles rounded in the back and at the ends are to be worn in the street this summer.
 The turbans now worn by young ladies are precisely like those seen in the DOT traits of Dolly Madison, wife of Pre- dent Madison.
 High-crowned hats with square tops are worn by young girls. The trimming is three rows of narrow ribbon passing round the crown.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
How to Prevent Rheumatism.

Put away the sheets and counterpane, and sleep in blankets, under and over, and no counterpane at all. The sheets and the counterpane do g great deal of mischief. The cotton keeps the sour heat and precipitation from the body iL the bed, and so you breath poisoned air all night, summer and winter, and that poisoned air makes your rheumatisna ten times worse. If you were in blankets they would absorb the precipitation it would pass through from one to the other but in cotton, if it absorhs it. I had better say soaks into it-there il remains, cold, or hot, or clammy.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Ncws and Notes for Women.


 There are now 5000 girls teaching in the public schools of Maine.
 Women's pedestrian clubs are becom- ing common in the Uuited States.
 The height of Parisian elegance, just now, is to look like Japanese lady.
 Several of the canalboats on the Erie canal are owned and run by women. An "Alice" hospital will commemo. rate the virtues of the dead princess at Darmstadt.
 Here is Minnesota girl who offers to grind 2.700 quarters of wheat in 2.700 quarter hours.
 Newly married New York considers it the fashionable thing to make bridal trip to Montreal.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is edu- eating daughter to succeed her on the lecture platform.
 Mrs. Roberts, the founder of the penny lunch room in Washington, is Gen. Phil. Kearney's sister.
 The wife of Speaker Randall has just attended in Washington, for the first time in her life, large dancing party. The first women clerks employed in the Washington treasury department were appointed in 1862. There are now over l BOO.
 Mrs. Mary s. Barefoot, of Bedford county, Pa, is eighty-eight years old, weighs 240 pounds, and has PAS living descendants.
 Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton has been delighted by the discovery that the State of Indiana exempts widows and spinsters possessing $l, 900 worth of property from taxation on one-half that sum.
 Edmonia Lewis, the colored sculpt- ress, contracted to make statue to be put on grave in St. Louis. The clay model pleased the party giving the or der, who paid $1, ,500 down, agreeing to pay $500 more on the delivery of the marble statue. The completed work was sent from Italy, but was declined, on the ground that it was "a burlesque upon at" Miss Lewis has sued for the $500. The Princess Louise, wife of Canada's governor-general, it is predicted, will work notable dress reform among the women of this continent. Her attire is very simple, and she makes no display of jewels. At recent entertainment at Rideau hall she wore no ornaments whatever; not even brooch. Her man. ners are charming her guest. whether he be prime minister or trembling child, she places instantly at ease. She is most gentle and kindly young lady. --NefO York Tribune.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
Don't Advertise.

They are now trying to prove that advertising caused the filcning of Stew arts body. Had he not advertised so extensively he would not have been a millionaire, they say, and the body would not have been stolen. No doubt that's true; and, gentleman merchants, we beg of you not to advertise, unless you wish to become rich, famous and mil1ionaires. and have your body stolen after you have taken your through ticket. Ways0ick A5Oertiser.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

The king of Sweden stopped run on Stockholm bank, and perhaps averted a serious panic, by opening a heavy private account with the institution whose solvency was in question.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

The late Michael Sullivant, the great Western farmer, could ride seven miles from border to border on his own land in Ohio, which he inherited. In 1872 he cultivated roore than 18,000 acres of corn on his Illinois estate.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
2 Whaf kind of feefimonv do

Y What kind of testimony do you caIl that F said the county attorney to one of the Witnesses before the grand inxy. who VII inclined to be httle prompt roply. The leWyers who were II the hnhit oz using tohacco esgs
 the point ma enaiIe{ all oYeE elr
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

Diphtheria is never known, according to an observer at Des Moines, where soft coal is burned. The sulphur in it, he thinks, is preventive.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

Fossilized remains of what is reported as 8 gigantic pre- historic man have been found 200 feet beneath the earth's sur- face, in cave recently opened in mine near Eureka, Nev. The lower limbs, head and neck are said to be clearly defined and natural.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
Advice to ConsumprTves.

The celebrated physician, Dr. Paul Memeyer, gives the following valuable suggestions to persons suffering from lung affections " The patient must with ecrupulous conscient tiousnees insist upon breathing fresh, pure air, and must remember that the air of closed rooms is always more or less bad. No man, however uncleanly, would drink muddy, dirty water. A party which occupies room for hours, breathing the same air. might be compared to party of bathers drinking the water in which they bathe. The patient must keep the window of his bedroom open. Night air is fresh afr without daylight. In close, crowded rooms, breathes consumptively." By taking these precautions and using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pel. cts, fully one-hs1f of the cases of lung com- plaints would be cured in six months. For cough and irritation of the lungs do not always indicate the presence of consumption, although 1t may result in that disease, and if consump- tion has already become deeply seated in the system, this is the most efficient course of treatment that can be pursued outside of any institution that provides special facilities for the treatment of this disease. Dr. Pierce's celebrated invalids' hotel is such an institution. Send stamp for descriptive pamphlet contain- ing also complete treatise upon consumption, explaining it's causes, nature and best methods of treating it, together with valuable hints concerning diet, clothing. exercise, etc, for consumptives. Address Faculty of Inyalids' | and Tourists Hotel, Buffalo, N. '.
 To develop healthy and harmonious action among the organs of secretion, digestion and evacuation, take Dr. Mott's Vegetable Liver Pills, which healthfully stimulate the liver, | give tone and regularity to the liver, counter act tendency to costiveness and purify the blood. Their cathartio action is unaccom- panied by griping, and is never violent and abrupt tut always gradual and natural. These pills are of the greatest assis' ance in overcom- ing scrofulous tumors and erup.ive maladies. All druggists sell it.
 Read advertisement in another column of the | principal triumIbs of Mason & Hamlin Organ | Go. all oyer the world. It certainly smounts
 to de emonstration, as they say, of the superiori- | ty of their organs. The record is unparalleled
 among makers of instruments.
 l Judge for Yourself,
 By sending thirty five cents, with age, height color of eyes and hair, you will receive by re. turn mail 8 correct photograph of your future husband or wife, with name and date of mar | riage. Address W. Fox, P O. Drawer 31 l Fultonville, N. Y.
 | CoUoHs.--A medicinal preparation in the
 form of lozenge is the most convenient.
 " Browns Bronchial Troches allays irritation,
 which induces coughing, giving relief in bron- chitis, hoarseness, influenza, consumptive and | asthmatic complaints. 25 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

f I,dy dsooribine ~ ilI-natured man,
 ko nsr6s nniles but he leeIl
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
CHEW The Celebrated "MATCHLEss" Wood Tag Plug TnnaCCn
TIE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
 New York, Boston. and Chicago.

THE FlONEEK OUmFANll
 New York. Boston. and Chicago.
 For upward ofithirty years Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for children with never failing success. It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhea, whether arising from teething or other causes. An old and well-tried remedy. 25 cts. bottle. Chew Jaoksons Best Sweet Navy Tobacco. PATENTS. DEsIGNS. TRADEaIAKa. LABELS, CAVEATS, and advice how to secure them promptly and at the lowest cost, gwen by $: H WALES d SON. Editors of the Scientific Neos, No il Spruce St., New York, who hays had ysars just the paper Mechanics Inventors and readers of Popular Science ONLY $1 A YEAR. Sample copies and pamphlet to Inventors sent free.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

Dr. Wyeth, a practical scientist, has invented preventive against the bane- ful habit of snoring. It is cap so con- structed as to keep the jaw from falling while asleep, and thus rendering snoring impossible. But the trouble in intro to find person who snores.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
The Man Who Spends Money

For adyer isi-g in newsp pers in these hard nmes. vi bout first obtz ming estimate of the cost ifc
 Geo P R1we & Oo.s e~spaper Adyertising nureeu5 esu15 for what might bs obfaned f.r t5. Such e,t,nstes ara urnisbed to all applicants gratis Send 10 cense for ge pamphlet wl,h list of newspaper fasss and
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

Read advertisement in another column of the principal triumfbs of Mason & Hamln Organ Go. all over the world. It certainly smounts to dt demonstration, as they say, of the superiori- ty of their organs. The record is unparalleled among makers of instruments
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18
" Fruit TIE 9n Gods

(DIOSPYROS KAKD THE JAPAN PERSIMNor-
 We offer choice varieties of this most rsmrkAble nss fruit imported direct from Japan frg,ctdd Ap- Uomplste assortment of fS.if OrnamensAl ISees ano Shruba Roeee. Flower and Plant Nog<hies. Send Tor new cssaiogue. BAIRD TUTILE. Agsnts.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

Vienna has more fine coffee houses than any other city in Europe; the latest statistics put down he total num- Der at 400. It was the first city in Christendom that started the institution. The coffee was captured in bags from the Turks in their second siege of the city, in 1888, and in that year the first ct1fe was started.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

JudKe for Yourself,
 By sending thirty five cents, with age, height, color of eyes and hair, you will receive by re- turn mail 8 correct photograph of your future husband or wife, with name and date of mar riage. Address W. Fox. P o. Drawer 31, FnItouyiIIe N "
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

Sit down in any position relaxing all the muscles of the body, and let the head drop forward upon the breast as low as it will fall without forcing it. Sit quietly this way for g few minutes, free ing all the will power of the body, and g restful, drowsy feeling will ensue, which will, if not disturbed, lead to refreshing sleep. If the sleepless fit comes on in the night, one can simply sit up in the position described. Stiffness of any part of the body must be avoided, and it is well to bend the body forward after lying down, rather than to keep it straight or thrown back upon the pillow.
The Newtown bee., 1879-02-18

There is suit in progress which, if finally lost by the Western Union Tele- graph company, will cost it $1OO,O ,O00 a year in future and millions for the past. It is all about patent gutta- -percha cable insulator. The company are mak- ing strong light in self-defense, and the suit, like the gutta percha, may stretch out indefinitely unsil something gives way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
SPRAGUE a. son.
Augusta, Nov. Goth, 1879.
The Mandamus Hearing.

Our columns are largely occupied, this
morning, with an extended report of the
hearing yesterday, before Judge Virgin,
on the petition for writ of mandamus to
compel the Secretary of State to show the
election returns to parties interested. Mr..
Orville ID. Baker of the firm of Baker &
Baker made very able opening argu-
ment, presenting the case on the side of
the petitioner in the clearest and strongest
manner, and supporting the legal posi-
tons which he assumed by most abundant
and conclusive authorities. Mr.. Webb Of
Portland followed, occupying but short
space of time, but forcibly showing the
weakness of the reply of the Secretary OF
State to the petition, in that it is evasive,
and that the plea that he is not the custo-
dian of the returns is false in fact and in
law. The court adjourned yesterday
about p. NJ, and will open again this
morning at o'clock, when Mr.. Gould of
Thomaston will make plea for the res
pendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
Itching Piles, Symptoms and Cure.

The symptoms are moistare, like perspir-
alton, intense itching, increased by scratch
ing, very distressing, particularly at night
as if pin-worms were crawling in and about
the rectum, the private parts are sometimes
affected; if allowed to continue, very serious
results may follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL
HEALING OINTMENT is pleasant, sure
cure.
L. TAYLOR, Hinsdale, N. H., writes -
''For thirty years have been greatly troub-
led with Itching Piles have consulted sever
al physicians and tried many remedies, which
proved to be no remedies at all, until l OBJ
tanned DR.. Swaynes Ointment at Thomas
drug store, Brattleboro, VT, which cured me
completely"
Swayne's Ointment is also a specific for
Teter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Fry
sipelas, BARRIERS Itch. Blotches, and all Scaly,
Crusty, Cutaneous Eruptions. Price 80 cts.
3 boxes for Sl.25. Sent by mail to any adj
dfess on receipt of price, in currency or
cent postage stamps. Prepared by DIR.
Swayne 4 Son, Philadelphia. Sold by all
druggists. GEO. c. GOODWIN, Boston,
wholesale agents. octl5-teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-11
dec4ttf

quirements of the case, and he saw no reason
WHY a mandamus should not be issued. The
Secretary of State is only servant to the
Governor and Council so far as the law makes
him, but he is not amenable to the Governor
and Council. No where in the constitution
of Maine can it be found required Of him to
surrender to the Governor and Council
the possession of returns or Of any records;
they must remain in his custody until by
law he is obliged to deliver them into the
hands of the legislature. Whenever they
are examined by the Governor and Council
they remain in his possession and in his Gus
tody, and they are there for the purposes
which the law requires. This whole answer
and whole refusal is based upon the theory
that while the Governor and Council have
them in their keeping for examination and
inspection, the Secretary is Invested Of all re-
sponsibility. This strikes at the fundamen-
tai Law of the State. The courts decision
in this case will be the rule and guide for all
coming time. The necessity and exigency
for q prompt and thorough examination is
expected. and when the decision of your
Honor 10 made, he, the counsel believed, it
would be accepted with unanimity by all
good and law abiding citizens.
Mr.. Webb spoke for about half an hour,
and on the conclusion Of his remarks, the
court adjourned until this morning at .
o'clock.