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The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
A snre for Beer Drinking.

DIR. Duncan, of Chicago. writes the
following letter to the Inter OCEAN of
that city: Knowing your deep interest
in anything that benefits humanity, /
send you a fact. A man to whom / gave
medicine TO help him break off his to-
bacco habit came in to day and said:
"What was that medicine you gave meP
1t has taken away all my appetite for
beer and whiskey. Ihave no more han
kering after beer than have after milk.
and not so much; and as for wliskey or
alcohol, it is simply disgusting to me"
/ have known this man for over
twenty-five years Tin fact he as for
merly my school teacher. but not what
he once was through this weakness),
and / have no occasion to doub- his
word. The remedy is homeopathic
preparation from nicis v. sacch alb.
(glob. 80 3 deg. zjj.). / hasten to tell
you of this fact. for it is something /
have been seeking for years for the bene-
fit of the temperance cause. With il we
may control the ante e-natal. involuntary
hankering for liquors, especially beer
Under such circumstances It'll a disease.
and should be, and is, amenable TO treat
ment.
I have given this fact to the temper
ance women, and hope it viii oe wide
spread.
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
The Longevity OF Icebergs.

Karl Weyprecht, in his work on the
Polar sea, discusses the longevity of ice
bergs. Icebergs are subjected to disin-
tegration after somewhat the same man
ner as rocks. They are full Of crevasses.
into which the water formed by melting
penetrates; in winter this watel freezes,
and by lis expansion all through the
glacier a rupture of the mass ensues.
9 1t is highly probable he says, :. that
most of the icebergs afoat in winter are
in such a condition that very slight
cause is sufficient to make them burst
because of their state of internal tension.
Every polar traveller can tell how a shot,
the driving in of an ice-anchor, or
any other sudden vibration has brought
about the catastrophe; cases have
even occurred in which the sound
of the voice alone was sufficient.
An iceberg is always an un-
pleasant neighbor." So many are the
causes which tend to destroy icebergs
that the author concludes that mo berg
exists which could withstand them more
than ten years, and that commonly the
life of a berg is much shorter" How
ever this may be, doubtless the much
larger Antartic bergs last very much
longer, as must necessarily occur be-
cause of the greater uniformity of the
climate to which they are exposed. The
ice ,ere into which the Arizona ran re-
Gently must have been an unusually
solid one.
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
s248, S91, ,532 s233, ,722, $50 s497, ,6lS, ,702

The decrease in last years production
of gold and silver is attributable 10 the
falling off in the yield of the Nevada
mines, which are placed at S2S, ,0oo,O 600
less tnan the year previous. The Com
stock MINIS are now at a great depth,
and the question of their future yield is
an economic problem of no small i'm
portance. The increase in the yield of
the newly discovered mines in Colorado
and Dakota, have in a measure compen-
stated for the smaller productions of the
mines of Nevada.
Mr.. Burchard estimates that the an
nual consumption of gold and silver in
the arts, sciences and manufactures il
from five to six millions of dollars. 1t is
otherwise estimated that the annual
consumption for the above purposes is
full 80, ,0O0, 900 in this country, and $50,
OO0, GOO in all other countries, excepting
Asia.
The actual amount of gold and silver
in the country, Nov. l, 1879, is estimated
at S427, ,2O5, ,s52, of which S305, $50. .497 is
gold and Sl2l, ,456, 1858 silver. In addition
to the above there were in the mints and
at the assay Office awaiting coinage S49.-
93l, ,O35 in gold bullion and S4,553, Is2
silver bullion. This makes total of
coin and bullion in the country, Nov. l,
1879, S4sl, ,69l, 900 or Ss6, 900, 600 in eN-
cess of any former period. The director
of the mint estimates that if the present
inflow of gold and silver continues to the
end OF the present fiscal year. the total
amount of metallic currency in the
United States will reach the enormous
figures of $500, COO, 600; but such re-
suit is not anticipated. ..-..
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
Closing Scenes of the Great a.Figh i.

The closing scene of the sea-fight OFF
Nj jil.oEes, between the Peruvian ram
Huascar and several Chilian gun boats,
is described by young United States
naval officer as follows: The Cochrane
and the Blanco closed within sixty or
seventy yards. and, stopping the fire
from their great guns, opened with
small arms and Nordenfelt Gatlings,
and kept mp such hot fire that every
body on the Huascar was kept below
decks. The fourth officer of the Huas-
car, who had become commander, see
ing the impossibility of escaping, or
dered ali the sea-valves to be opened
One was opened, hut she made water so
slowly that he ordered everybody on
deck and directed that the magazine be
fired The gunner of the ship would
not allow this to be done. He locked
the scuttle leading to the magazine and
hid the key. Then, standing on the
scuttle with loaded revolver in his
hand, he threatened to shoot anybody
who attempted to carry out the order.
The magazine was not fred. Two
prisoners who had been captured from
the Chilian ship Coquimho day or two
before, and one of whom was an Ameri-
can, hearing the order to fire the maga-
zine, tied towel to broomstick, and
with this for flag of truce, ran on
deck. They were answered by the
Cochrane's officers. and soon boat from
the R.anco Encalada boarded the Huas-
COR Ijeutenant- Commander Castillo
took command, the sea-valve was
closed, and she was towed into Mejil-
lones. The action terminated at l0:55
A. NJ. Several Intellectual attempts to
ram were made by both parties The
Huascar's flag was shot away twice
The first time it was rehoisted by r
Frenchman, who left his gun to do it,
and succeeded in getting back to the
turret. He was killed soon afterward.
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nor found herself clasped in close EN-

nor found herself clasped In close EN-
brace.
my precious Eleanori' Ralph
exclaimed in low voice, but
with every word distinct and
clear, .'if 1 loved you when 1
bade you 'good.by' one long month ago.
1 worship you know. When read your
letter lost no time in coming to you,
as if anything could make you less dear
to me! and beside, my darling, all that
vou wrote in that letter l knew long
ago."
Then Eleanor found her voice:
you knew long ago ?"
"Yes, when your grandfather first sur
missed that loved you, he told me all
under promise of secrecy. Now, is my
Eleanor contentP"
With long sigh of perfect happiness.
Eleanor suffered herself to be drawn
once more into her lovers arms, and in
her lustrous eyes, uplifted to his face, he
could read the depth of the love which
filled her heart, and which had only
been intensified by the trials she had
undergone. 49,
. Although Eleanor's sensitive nature
shrank from the idea of a joyful wedding
festivity so soon after the sad death scene
she had witnessed, she could not with.
stand Ralph's lovirg entreaties; and nc
one ever guessed that the sweet face be.
meath the bridal vail (withal it was a lit
tie pale), had lately been clouded by &
depth of anguish such as few in n long
lifetime ever know.
Did not tell you, Mrs. Hamilton,
said old Mr.. Stearns, "that if young
Ogden was what he ought to be, how il
would end? l see he is of the right
stuff. Let me congratulate you, my deal
friend, on the surety of your grand
| daughters future happiness"
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
A GIRLS TRIAL.

My darling, this makes me realize
that in only two weeks time you will
be married, and l shall be without my
granddaughter.
Yes,' but you will have gained a
noble grandson softly whispered
Eleanor's sweet voice.
Mrs Hamilton bent her gray head
fondly and kissed the speakers soft
cheek.
The old lady and her grandchild stood
before II lounge upon whose crimson
cushions lay Eleanor's wedding dress,
which had just arrived, delicate mar
vel of satin and lace.
OF course it must be tried on, and
with the assistance of Margaret, Flea
nor's maids deft fingers, the young girl
soon stood before the mirror, blushing
at her own loveliness.
just then a knock came upon the
door, 1t was servant with letter.
Eleanor glanced a. the superscription
without recognizing the writing.
'It is not from Ralph" she said, in
reply to her grandmother's questioning
look.
After the bridal costume had been
pronounced perfect fit and entrusted to
Margaret to be replaced in its cedar
chest, Eleanor took up the letter and
broke the seal.
She read the first few lines carelessly !;
then into the brown eyes look of un-
speakab'e horror sprang.
"What is it, Eleanorp" exclaimed
Mrs. Hamilton. as she saw her agita-
ton, but, without speaking, the young
girl rapidly read on to the end. Then,
with sobbing, long-drawn breath, she
threw herself into her grandmother
arms.
Read 20 she cried. els this true that
is written here. or is it the plot of some
enemy to crush out my happiness ?"
As Mrs. Hamilton perused the letter
pallor settled over her features. What
she had always dreaded had come at
last! Oh, ifit might have been only tw o
weeks later! One glance at Eleanor's
imploring face, and she saw that the
truth could be withheld no longer.
Grandma, speak! Am I Randolph's 8
promised bride-the child Of. Oh! for
PHYS sake, tell me am dreaming!"
Then Mrs. Hamilton spoke.
Eleanor, try and be calm, ,and will
tell you the truth. You know that your
mother, my only child, died at the ear ly
age Of twenty; but you have not heard
that she died of broken heart! When
the man whom she married against.her
r. icf oh n Ch i
without complaint, never letting us
dream Of her unhappiness; but when,
after being his wife only three years,
she discovered that her husband was a
s,riminal-living upon ill-gotten gains
then she left him, fleeing with her babe
TO our protection Not long after, your
father was arrested for d bank robbery,
and imprisoned. The shock was too
much for your mothers frail strength,
and after lingering short time she
passed away, After her death your
grandpa saw your father and obtained
from him promise never to disclose
himself to you. But alas! be has broken
it. Do not blame us. Eleanor, for
thus keeping you in ignorance of what
would have always clouded your life.
We thought we did it for the best"
The young girl listened with bent
head and tightly-clasped hands. As her
grandmother paused, she looked up. A
woeful change had come into the round,
blooming face.
Grandma. she said, and her voice
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
Going Home.

KisAme when my spirit flies
LetIhe beauty of Your eyes
Bean along the waves of death
Wife I dfaw my parting breath,
Ard am borne to yonder shore
W ere the pillows beat no more,
AlH the notes of endless spring
through the groves immortal ring.
am going home tonight,
Cat of blindness into sight,
Ont Of weakness war and pain
Into power, peace and gain;
Out of winter, gale and gloom,
Into summer breath and bloom.
Fron the wand rings of the past
an going home at last.
Kiss my lips and let me go,
Nearer swells the solemn flow
OF the wond'rous stream that rolls
BY the border-land of souls
/ can catch sweet strains OF songs
Floating down from distant throngs,
And can feel the touch OF hands
Reaching out from angel bands.
Anger's frown and envy's thrust,
Friendship chilled by cold distrust,
Sleepless night and weary morn
Toll in truitless land forlorn,
Aching head and breaking heart,
Love destroyed by SANDERS dart,
Drifting ship and darkened sea,
Over there will righted be,
Sing in numbers low and sweet,
Let the songs of two worlds meet
We shall not be sundered long
Like the fragments OF song,
Like the brancees of a rill
Parted by the rock or hill,
We shall blend in tune and time,
Loving on in perfect rhyme.
When the noon-tide of your days
Yields to twilight's silver haze,
Ere the world recedes in space,
Heavenward lift your tender face,
Let your dear eyes homeward shine,
Let your spirit call for mine.
And my own will answer you
From the deep and boundless blue.
Swiiter than the sunbeam's fight
l will cleave the doom of night,
And will guide you to the land
Where our loved ones waiting stand,
And the legions OF the blest,
They shall welcome you to rest
They VIII know you when your eyes
On the isles of glory rise.
When the parted streams of life
Join beyond all jarring STRIFE,
And the flowers that withered lay
Blossom in immortal May
When the voices hushed and dear
Thrill once more the raptured eer,
We shall feel and know and see
God knew better far than we.
james G.. CIarl
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
Supply In the United States of Gold and
Silver.

The recent report of Hon. H. G. Bur-
chard, director of the United States mint,
contains some very interesting figures at
the present moment. 1t in the first
place shows a largely increased coinage
for the year, aggregating over S6S. .oOo.-
600 in gold and silver. 1t also shows
that the stock of coin in the treasury had
increased 100000, 600 during the year,
or Sl42 ,OOO, 900 within the two last years.
In regard to the yield of the precious
metals in the country for the past year,
the following comparative table will
show a large decrease for 1879.
Domestic production of gold and silver,
1874 to 1879:
The Newtown bee., 1879-12-10
MANUFACTURING PROPERTY
FOR s ALE.

Situated in the village of Sandy Hook, town
OF Newtown, Conn, on the Housatonic rail-
road, nineteen miles from tide water, and
near the proposed depot on the New York and
New England railroad, now in process of COM
pletion.A Said property has been used as a
wooden mill, but is suitably arranged for any
other business. Water power never failing
Will be sold with or without machinery. For
particulars inquire of
MINOIT AUGUR, Receiver,
Sandy Hook Conn
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THE KHEDIvE's EXILE.
Ismails Departure from Egypt With Els
Harenl,

" correspondent writes from Alexandria to
the London Standard:
Il No sooner was the abdication, or rather the
deposition Of the late Khedive accomplished
than orders were given for the royal yacht to
i be prepared with ali speed to convey him and
his family beyond the shores Of Egypt. No
particular residence was indicated, and, fav-
ing a beautiful and spacious palace at Com
oecilpy his own property in Turkey: but
hostile counsels prevailed, and the Sultan
refused to sanction this arrangement. The
Khediye's mother has q place at Rhodes, and
II was thought they might all go there.
moment Naples was fixed on, ii which neigh
borhood the late King OF Italy made over
soma nronertv to the Khedve In part paw
rnant IF q large sum Of money advanced some
years sinee. On every account it was desir-
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THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 1879,

tanning from Six to eight women. Per-
haps some of these did not go In the
ship, but were friends who afterward re-
turned to Cairo; and many were merely
helps" In whom beauty was conspicuous
by It's absence Then came Ismail Pasha's
three lawful wives. The fourth, the mother
Of Prince Tewfik the present viceroy, remains
at Cairo, near her son. The scenes at Cairo
railway station between those members OF
the harem who were going and those who
were staying behind are said to have been
heartrending, and it was with much difficulty
the train could be started. Although their
life is one Of seelusion and confinement
they are accustomed to every comfort; and
least idea Of their future residences: ali thew
knew was they were leaving their friends
and surroundings to be landed in some
strange country across the sea-
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2 #
. A Sad Ceremony.

Before the removal of the Prince Imperials
body to Chiselhurst the ceremony Of formally
Identifying 1t took place, In accordance with
French custom, and lasted about two hours.
The temporary coffin was opened In the pres
ence OF the two Princes Bonaparte, M Rou-
her, Gen. Fleury, several medical men and
others. The lads mother was absent It was
found that the operation Of embalmlng had
not been successful. So decomposed were the
features Of the dead young soldier that the
work OF recognition Is described as having
been almost as difficult as 1t was painful. The
peculiar CONFORMATION OF one Of his teeth and
the gold filling III several Others were the
principal means OF Identification; and these
were discovered BY pr. Evans, who had ac-
companied the late Emperor and Empress on
their last departure from France, and was
extremely well informed concerning their I'M
fortunate son. Another physician, DR.. Larry,
probed and measured every wound on the
body. In a voice choking with emotion, M !.
Rouher exclaimed, II am satisfied" Uhlman,
the faithful servant, who had been with his
master In Zululand, tainted away at the sight
Of the spoliation wrought by death.
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The Harvest In France.

At a recent council Of French ministers M
Lepere, the Minister of the Interior, stated
that France would require this year to pur-
chase between 5O0,000,OO0 to 100000 francs
worth OF cereals to make good the deficiency
In the food supplies Of the country. It Is
added that the unfavorable weather has Sc
riously damaged the silk crop, both In France
and Italy, and the phylloxera have not ceased
to ravage the vineyards. This Is bad state
OF things for France, which In good years has
always been able 10 export both wheat and
flour. The wheat consumption OF the country
annually is about 105,000,OO0 hectolitres, or
only 90, 100000 hectolitres, Compelling al i'm
portation of about 100000 bushels. This
year It is estimated that the deficiency will
be fully as great while some calculate it as
high as .40,OO0,O00 hectolitres, to purchase
francS
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WANTED.

rANvAssERs TO SELL THE FOLLOWING
- new end useful tngentops: The celebrated
dIploma at the last I L2pts Ii and Alabama
cheapest method Of obtaining wafer from the
earth. Hunters PATENT FLOUR AND MEAL
SITTER. which for culinary parposes Is almost
Indispensable, The Wilson q Keagle WHARF
AND FISHING LAMP, which is the best cotton
FIREPLAqE HEAT REFLECToR: EIEg-
TRIO BELLS, the latest and best method Of bell
hanglng for dwellings,. street cars and steam
boats being less liable to get out Of repair than
the old style. The PATENT WATER CUT
OFF OFF an ingenious contrivance to prevent the
ing cisterns. A new method By which water can
be- drawn from !, cistern Ice cold through iron
pipes, without the use Of Ice or chemicals. The
BACKUS WATER MOTOR. q great invention.
IAN be used for any purposes, a very cheap con-
trivance for running machinery of I'll descrip-
lions. The SUN LIGHT GAS MACHINE. the
latest. cheapest and most convenient method of
lighting houses.
Energetic canvassers wanted. and GOOD
BUSINESS GUARANTEED.
JAMES Il REYNOLDS,
Plumber and Gas Filter
1928 1yDEW 80 BarOnne street.
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Good Enough for q Romance,


A romantic tale, how true we cannot say, Is
told Of the late Prince Imperial, which serves
TO explain the unusual grief betrayed by the
royal family at the untimely death Of the
young Napoleon. The Prince, so goes the
story, was passionately In love with the
able ME ht, in the interval between the dances
she said: 81 had rather see you In battle
field than In quadrille." Her wish was law
TO him. and to the battlefield he went to
prove his devotion. On parting with the
Queen she placed q diamond ring upon bis
finger, and 1t may be that he then revealed
his hearts secret. When at length the news
came that the fair scion Of noble house had
been slain by the savage assegai, the Princess
was overcome with grief and remained long
insensible while Victoria's visit to the En-
press was marked by the most profound
tokens OF sorrow: The Prince OF Wales said
brother" There is much to corroborate Il The
story which, Ii true will cast only deeper re-
gard over the memory of one whose life was
SO full OF PROMISE and, alas, was blighted SO
soon.
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In 1878 company organized at Davenport
called the Davenport and Black Hills Mining
Company, composed Of twelve residents Of
the first named place, who put In $1,000 each
and bought claim at LeadvilIe In the Dead
wood district. Last week Mr.. James B.
Haggin, San Francisco millionaire bought
them out, paying $4,000, or $4,000 to each
GtpckhDldar
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A snake Jumping ON q Train Of Cars.
IN EveninO Poet

As q construction train on the Boston anc
New York Air Line Road was going through
Link Pot cut, just east of East Hampton
Conn, last Monday, q black-snake five feet
long came wriggling down the rocks from
above and jumped into the tender to the loco.
motive, where i've or six men were riding. Al
first there was q good deal OF fright, but The
reptile was quickly dispatched.
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Washington Avenue Drug Store
corner Magazine and Washington ats.
NEW ORLEANS.

Constantly receiving fresh supplies 81 pure
Combs Of al kinds. Brushes Soaps. Perfumery.
Toilet and Fancy. Articles, etc; Coral Tooth
Paste. recommended. By oil who use 1t IS .
to q flne pearl-like ornament and ravishinp
beauty. Alkaline Bouquet Powder for beauti.
tying; softening and preserving the ne skin the
eruptions. Customers. city and country will
find our stock. complete, comprising many ar.
tlcies impossible to enumerate here. and sold al
moderate prices, Prescriptions put up nigh
and day Ri. MAINE9RA. "a. D.,
Druggis. Pharmaceutsst and Practical QhemtsM
oc38 7ep "
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R0DLEY BROTHERS

Have the most mplete stock Of Cane Wagons,
Wheels, Cotton Wagons. Begasse Darts. Farm
DARTS, Rice Darts. Small Carts OF every size. -four
and six seat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
for delivering goods, Bpokes, Felloes, Shafts,
Hounds, Wagon Material. Axle Grease Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention TO our
full-sized sWedged and hardened AxIes, Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing of all our Carts and
Wagons. Manufactured In our own factories al
Wheeling. w. Va. from the best material and by
skilled mechanics. we can give reliable
guarantee meet any competition and EMMY
the largest demand.
DsUof-lz5 and Ize C0mnson ssrssf.
uY2 2dpgm 7-'s
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GRIP TIE.

YNHE GRIP COTTON TIE GAN BE DELIv-
60 cred to planters and merchants in the in
terror from st. Louis by applying to
JOHN B. LAFITTE & CO.,
jy3O1m No. 1874 Gravier street.
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The WOmAn's Christian Union Will
meet ON the first and second TUESDAY In each
month. at II a. M, at the Oarondelet street
Meth todist Church.
MRS. J. J. LYONS. President,
MRS H. j. CooP Secretary. deb Il
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once of New Orleans City Railroad
Company, No. 124 Canal street, New Orleans,
May 3. 187g.Until fun tier notice trains to the
New Lake End will run every half hour from 8
o'clock p. NJ, to D. m. The last train will
leave the LAKE at 10 p. m.
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No. 80 Union Street,
NEW ORLEANS, La.

have In store 20, 900 bundles of these popular
Cotton Bale Ties. and receiving weekly
shipments direct from Rolling Mills, which
offer to the trade at prices that defy competition
Orders respectfully solicited. jy91m
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WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DKPARTMENT, I
Signal Eervioe United States Army.
Daily meteorological record Tor the eight hours
ending Of 1908 .. M. Tuesday. July 40,
Observations taken at tne same moment Of
time nj all stattDnR.1