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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
Opium.SmOking in China.

The average amount of opium
consumed in China is about 12,-
100000 pounds per annum; prob
ably 100000 pounds more of ma
tive opium is produced. In smoking
only portion of the opium is con-
sumed; the ash is reprepared and yields
so per cent. of opium. 1t is this ash
that enables the opium-saloon keeper
to sell opium at apparently cost price,
the ash paying for the light, attendance,
house-rent and profit. Deducting the
unconsumed opium, few immoderate
smokers consume more than pound
and half year, while moderate smok-
ers do not consume more than an ounce
or so. The most immoderate smoker
does not consume more than four
pounds; and it would probably be
about correct to reckon half a pound
as the average annual consumption of
all classes of smokers. This would
make the smokers half the adult popu-
lation.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
The Conservative Yankee.

It must be accounted one OF the not
able facts in the history of the Anglo
Saxon race, and likewise in the annals
of representative institutions, that the
Government of the United States,
formed originally for the needs and ex-
igencies of 3,000,000of people, inhabit-
ing narrow strip of seaboard, has re-
NAMED without any material change for
nearly q century, and is found to work
as well for nation now fifteen times
as numerous, occupying territory
fifty times greater. Indeed, it may
truthfully be said to work with less
friction and more general satisfac-
ton now than then. Its infancy
was embroiIed with controversies,
respecting the Interpretation of
the constitution, SO fierce that
the Union was more than once in
real danger before it had come of age.
Some of the States had to be dragged
into the Federal compact, and others
were threatening to 60 out long before
the institution of slavery became a rock
of offense between North and South.
The task of craftsmanship during the
first quarter of q century was not so
much to make it work well as to make
it work at all. At the present time no.
body looks upon separation of the
States as possible, and none desire it
except a few struggling adherents of
the lost cause, whose voice is as inef-
fectual and unheeded in the general
movement as that of the irate Tory at
the creation of the world, who demand.
ed that chaos be preserved. How
far this contentedness with ex-
isting institutions is to be
ascribed to material prosperity,
how far to the excellence of the institu-
lions themselves, and how far to the
inherited conservatism Of the race, it
would be futile to inquire. The coun-
try has advanced in wealth with great
repidity, Notwithstanding temporary
checks, during the whole period of the
national existence; and few people de-
sire to change their condition when
they are well off. Apart from this the
, Americans are at heart, and, perhaps,
without knowing it themselves, among
the most conservative people in the
world. Although nobody is reader
than the Yankee to devise and adopt
new modes of doing things, and while
the earth does not contain more
ubiquitous traveller or daring specula-
tor, nobody offers a more angry resist
ance to anything in the nature of Or
panic oe.-FOrt11i1htzu ReDie1y.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
The Pleasure of Doing Good.

There is satisfaction in the thought
of having done what we know to be
right; and there is discomfort amount
ing often to bitter and remorseful
agony in the thought of having done
what conscience tells us to be wrong.
This implies sense Of the rectitude of
what is virtuous. There is instant de-
light in the first conception of benevo-
lence; there is sustained delight in it's
continued exercise; there is consum-
mated delight in the happy, smiling
and prosperous result of it. Kindness
and honesty and truth are of them
selves, and irrespective Of their right
ness, sweet unto the taste of the inner
man. Malice, envy, falsehood, injustice,
irrespective of their wrongness, have,
of themselves, the bitterness of gall
and NORWOOD.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
To Sweep and Dust Room Properly.


This is an art, and like all fine arts
has right method. Well done, it reno
Yates the entire room, and the occupant
takes possession feeling that all things
have become new. It is not merely
performance to be done by the hands,
but a work into which taste and judg-
ment, in other words brains, must enter.
Are there closets opening into the room
to be swept? Arrange the shelves,
drawers, or clothing preparatory to
sweeping day, then let this be the first
to be swept. Cover the bed with soiled
sheets, as also all heavy articles that
cannot be removed, first, however, hav-
ing carefully busted and brushed them.
Remove all the furniture that can easily
be set in the hall or adjoining room,
having first busted it; then, taking
step-ladder, begin to sweep or brush, or
wipe the cornices and picture cords and
pictures. Draw the shades to the top
of the window, or, if there are inside
blinds, dust them carefully. Open the
windows. All the dust left in the room
now is in the carpet or air, and the cur
rent of the windows will soon settle it.
Now begin to sweep, not toward door
or corner, but from the outer edges of
the room toward the center, where the
dust will be taken up with small brush
and dust-pan. Go over the room once
more, this time with dampened broom
that removes the last bit of dust, and
gives the carpet a new, bright appear
ance. Replace the articles Of furniture
as soon as the air is entirely free from
dust, and the room is new and clean.
All this seems an easy thing to do, but
there is not one in hundred who will
follow out the detail. Some will sweep
the dust into the hall or from one room
to another, and then wonder why their
house is SO soon dusty again. Others
forget cornices and pictures, and thus
leave seed of future annoyance; while
third class will do all but use the
dampened broom, which is as finishing
touches to picture.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
The Interior or Australia.

The western half OF Australia has
been travelled in three parallel lines
about 300 miles apart, while various
shorter explorations have made known
large portions of the intermediate coun-
try. The southern and northern coasts
are also fairly known, and we are forced
to conclude that nearly half of the en-
tire continent of Australia is uninhabit-
able by Europeans. Nowhere else, per-
haps, on the globe do we meet with this
strange phenomenon of dense vegeta-
ton combined with an aridity equal to
that of the Sahara. For the traveller
the country is worse even than the Sa-
hara.3 For hundreds of miles at a
stretch the sandy undulations are Gov
cred with the dreaded spinifex, or por-
cupine grass, which renders it impos-
sible to walk without painful precau-
ton. Again, for hundreds of miles is
found the dense scrub of dwarf euca-
lyptus, covering the ground like
the rods of an osier bed, ten
or twelve feet high, hindering
all view of the country, and
rendering it necessary literally to bore
ones way, like mole, underground.
Then come acacia scrubs, which add the
annoyance of sharp prickles to those of
the other kinds. Mr.. Giles tells us
that horses dread the trioda or spinifex,
like pestilence. The constant prick
ing of this grass causes raw and bleed
ing swelling round their feet; and to
escape from it they will prefer to force
their way through the densest scrubs,
where the ground is soft and the spini-
fex does not grow. Here they rush
along, tearing the coverings off their
loads, and frequently forcing sticks be-
tween their backs and their saddles
then comes frantic crushing through
the scrub; loads are forced off, and
horses are lost sight of, and it may take
hours or days to recover them. Nor do
the travellers escape, for their clothes
got torn and ripped to pieces,
and their bodies scratched and
often seriously wounded. Som e
times singing ants abound to such
an extent that the wearied explorer can
get no rest. However hot and tired he
may be, he does not lie down in the
shade, but must remain exposed to the
sun, or lie on the heated soil in order
to escape this torment. In other parts
the whole country is a mass Of angular
stones, over which the traveller has to
pass for days together, without finding
a spot of easier ground; while in some
districts loose sand is heaped up in
ridges like the long swell OF the ocean,
and appearing almost as interminable,
Often, after passing days without water,
when at length it is discovered it turns
out to be undrinkable brine, or it exists
in such small quantity as to be INSULT
Gent to supply the wants of both men
and horses for single day. Again, the
extreme uncertainty of the rainfall rem
ders it impossible to depend upon the
accounts Of previous explorers in the
same district,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
BRIEF MISCELLANY.
SILVER DIMES.
BY MRS. MAMIE STEELE MOORE.

Poets may sing of pleasures rare,
And pen their lays in blissful rhymes,
But give to me that good old fare,
pocketful of silver dimes.
I love TO read their works complete,
And hear them sing of sunny climes,
But give TO me that music sweet
OF tinkling, ringing silver dimes.
Hove to hear good old song
There is sweet magic in its lines
But give me magic That belongs
To bright, gllstening silver dimes.
I'm fond of flowers, rich and rare
For all things pure my spirit pines
But.yet my heart, 1 do declare.
Is set on pure old silver dimes.
Numerous friends will crowd your way
That would not read your simple rhymes;
But LET them 20 or let them stay,
Hold fast unto your silver dimes.
While others climb the sleeps of fame,
And from its lofty summit shines,
Just plod along all the same,
And gather in the silver dimes.
love their Ginning, tinkling sound,
Friends tried and true, in these hard times
The heart is light when the purse abounds
With good old friendly silver dimes.
Then here's toast for all to-day,
Home or abroad in distant chimes,
1Let the wide world wag as it may,
Give me pocketful Of dimes"
chicago Ledger.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
GOD Is WATCHING OVER ALL.
I is twilight. and the shadows

It Is twilight. and the shadows
Are deepening everywhere,
And the snow-fakes softly falling
Among the trees SO bare
Seem to whisper in our ears,
AS from above they fail,
Don't forget the loving Father
Who is watching ever all.
Little orphans cold and hungry,
In the city's dreary street,
Begging for crust Of bread
OF every one they meet,
All are subjects of His care,
And while the snow flakes fall
From the great white throne above
God is watching over all.
And we, whose earthly lot is blessed
With life's most golden store,
Should give from out our plenty
To the hungry and the poor.
And by thus dispensing comforts
To the needy everywhere
We shall earn this golden blessing,
Our Fathers watchful care.
And to Him whose tender kindness
Doth guard us day and night,
Who gently guides our weary feet
In sunny paths of light,
We should raise our grateful thanSs
For His kindness to us here:
For He gently watches over all,
And none have need to fear.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
Disadvantages Of Being a Gentleman.

An American strolled into an En-
glish commercial inn, such as is re-
served for commercial travellers, or
"drummers," only. The parlors OF
such inns are patented to this nomadic
class. Our American friend found the
parlor empty, and sat down in it and
ordered glass. In few minutes a
man entered, tipped his head, and said
CURLY, "What ine?"
"Line?" inquired the American. 81
don't understand you"
The man stared at our friend an in
slant, and exclaimed, with counter.
ance between resentment and awe,
beg pardon, but you are gentleman? p
Il hope am" replied the American
"Here, here! Landlord-landlord, ]
say, turn this person out! He's q
gentlemani"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
Curious Fight.

A novel battle was witnessed in q
Pennsylvania barn-yard between steer
and gander. The latter was swagger-
ing through the yard when the steer
thrust his horns at him, and battle was
at once offered. For several minutes
the fight was fierce and exciting, with
all the odds on the side of the goose,
who tapped his great wings in the face
of his enemy and drove him back.
Finally the gander was backed into a
corner, where he could not use his
weapons, when he was speedily con-
quered.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07

the pearl, which he thought of little val
ue, as a memento OF The donor. How it
came into possession of Batthyani is un-
known. 1t is thought that he bought it
of dealer in curiosities, without know
ing its history or worth. Otherwise he
would not have given it to valet. Bic
delmann paid Roth 10000 tlorins for the
nearl
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07

stow, and Smiths prizeman-an honor
only second to first wrangler, and gener-
ally gong with it--and the same year
was returned as one of the representa-
tives in Parliament of the University, an
honor without parallel in man of his
wears.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07
An AnOlOgY.

A colored cook, expecting company
OF her kind, was at a loss how to en-
terrain her friends. Her mistress said,
"Chloe, you must make an apology"
"La, missusl how can I make it? I got
no apples, no eggs, no muffin, to make
it wild"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07

TIE Duke of Devonshire, if not n very
remarkable man, is unquestionably u
very remarkable Duke. He graduated
at Cambridge when 81, as second wrang-
Ter, thus only missing by one place the
very highest honor the University can be-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-03-07

A ROCHESTER horse, frightened by
first sight of railway train, trembled
violently few minutes, and then fell
down dead.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28

was present at the Republican coun-
ty Convention, if the above is not a
truthful reportlof his speech. See il
these gentlemen will say chat it is a
@damnable lie"
Mr.. Hutchinson has gotten himself
in TO a bad snap, and is now trying
to get out Of his scrape, by deccp.
ton.
We want every Greenbacker and
Workingman and Democrat in the
county, to preserve this speech Of
Mr.. Hutchinson's, and when Messrs.
Meaager, Redmond, sisson and Rey.
nolds, or any Republican comes
aroundyeurrespectiye neighborhoods
making speeches or electioneering,
hand tito them and ask them pub
.licly, ifMr. Hutchinson ever made
that speech?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
State Senate.
For State Senator, Fifth District,
D. w. PoLsLEY, Of Mason.
PLArPolsf.


WHEREAS, The coming election is simp.
ly n contest between the Democratic and
Republican parties for supremacy in the
country, and
WHEREAS, The Democratic party has ev.
or sought to preserve the constitutional
rights and privileges OF the people, and has
'lcgislated always for the best interests and
substantial prosperity of all classes, there.
fore
Resolrrd, That the Democrats OF Mason
county, in convention assembled, declare
> their faith in and adherence TO the princi.
pies OF their party, and believe it to be the
only organization possessing the power and
integrity to rescue the general government
from fraud and oppression in high places
and to snatch our country from the threat
ening frowns Of imperialism.
Rcsotrpd, That in our opinion there are
principles OF free government involved in
the approaching elections that override
IN their Importance all questions of intern-
nj policy, and that TO insure perpetuity
OF the blessings OF liberty and good gov
ernment, the highest duty devolving upon
American citizens, is the preservation OF
our republic, by means OF peaceful and
unawed ballot.
Resolred, Alsoint the language ofthe Dem
ocratic party Of the eastern Pan Handle OF
this State, "That we are prepared to enter
the contest OF 1880, National and State, in
the full confidence OF victory, with the
principles--free elections; the supremacy
Of the civil over the military power; integ-
rity and ability in our public agents; a
sound but ample currency; the reserved
rights oil the State, and death to fraud, cor
ruption, subsidies, m6nopoles and iinper-
ialism, proudly emblazoned upon our ban
ners."
Resolred, That we are in favor OF thor.
ough and efficient law providing for the
State inspection OF mines.
Hesolrel, That we cordially invite all
those who have been misled in leaving the
Democratic party, and all Republicans who
believe that their party hiss served its day
OF usefulness, to vote now with the old
and true Democratic party.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
Rooms OF the Executive Conn
lmitiee Of tIle National Greens
hack Labor Party.

lillltee Oh uMG 1NsttADAAtlA NACSh-
back Labor Party.
"A special meeting Of said Com
mittee was held on Tuesday morning,
July27th, 1880.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Resofrol, That whereas Thomas
Hutchinson, who was, by the County
Convention Of the National Green
back Labor party nominated for the
House Of Delegates, and was present
in Convention when his nomination
was made, and whereas Mr.. Hutch
inson afterwards, in the Republican
Convention also received a nomina-
tion for the same position, accepted
said nomination from the Republican
party, and in his speech Of accept
ance announced that he had never
accepted the nomination in our con-
vention, as a Greenbacker.
Now, therefore, the National Green
back-Labor party of Mason county,
desiring no cnmmixture of political
creeds and faiths in any Of its candi-
dates, and unwilling to give its sup
port To any man who is either
ashamed toown its principles, or who
is afraid Of their effect, this Commit
tee, deeming the actions of Mr..
Hutchinson detrimental 10 the par,
Ety's interest and success, hereby|ic,
Icept the speech Of Mr.. Hutchinson as
his resignation as a candidate upon
our county ticket, and declares that
1.-The nomination he in our convention
received, is hereby annulled and the
position occupied by him on our
ticket is vacant; and further, that
this Committee, after an expression
of the party first obtained, will fill
said vacancy, at the earliest practi.
cable moment by placing upon our
ticket for the House of Delegates,. in
the stead Of Mr.. Hutchinson, some
gentleman worthy, tried and true,
having no aiiiliation with and ow-
ing no allegiance " any other politi.
cal organization than the National
Greenhack Labor party.
HENRY j. FISHER, JR.,
Chairman,
S. G. Flowers, Secretary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
MIR. Thomas Hutchinson, Again.

We had hoped that we would not
have to refer tothis gentleman again,
during the canvass, in any extended
way. He sees fit, however, to give
"An Explanation" of his late con-
duct in the Republican County Con-
vention, which nominated him for
the House of Delegates, which is to
be found in the Tribune Monitor. In
this Explanation" as be calls it, he
tries to cover up his treachery to the
Greenback- Labor party, by vitupera-
ton and abuse OF the editor of this
paper. He applies to us such ephi-
thets us "liar," "benumbed and emp
ty skull, mud drum" chase, SLAM
dcrous and damnable lies" &c. In
our comment upon Mr.. Hutchinson's
course, we endeayored to treat him
with that courtesy due from one gen.
tleman to another, in the discussion
of any matter. And while he sees
fit to deal in Bilingsgate toward us,
we shall not reply in kind, although
he richly deserves the severest crti.:
eisn and the most sarcastic seeding.
In alfour dealings with him during
the canvass, we will strive TO treat
him gontlemanly and kindly, lot his
antings be what they may. We do
not believe Mr.. Hutchinson is us
much to blame for the abusive lang.
uqge in his article, as are the men
who wrote it, and who do mot live
very far away from the TStule- Mon.
aor'oflice. The article is.a disgrace
to Mr.. Hutchinson and his patty;
and we hive only losthing and; CON
tempt forth men,&ho were baseen-
ough TO encourage its publication for
the few paltry dimes that. it might
bring them IN return. Il,
All we published in our>comments
upon MIR. Hatuhinson's course, in
our article, d; a few weeks ago, were
gathered from; parties who are relia-
, Die and rdspeosablS and responsible.
citizens Of this town, and .Nlj5ls.
',Grcenbpokefs and Sybtkthgm and,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
70 Contractors!

WE, the undersigned Commissioners,
wv will receive sealed proposals ut the
st0re-house OF Ruliner 4 Wiley, Grimm's
Landing, Mason county, West Virginia,
until ~ o'clock, noon, on Saturday.
the 18th Day Of August, 1850, for
the construction OF two stone piers and a
wooden covered Burr Truss Bridge over
Thirteen Mile creek, in Union District,
said Mason county, ut what is known as the
"AleSanderFord.p One pier will be about
20 feet high, AXIS feet on top, l0x20 feet
base, the other about 10 feet high, Axis
feet on top and ixlS feet ut base, and the
bridge will be ll5 feet long from out to out.
Bids will be received by the perch ut l6J
feet for stone work, and by the foot lineal
for the wood work. The county will pay
for the stone in the quarry and viii have
the necessary excavations made for piers.
The stone work must be completed by the
LIST day OF November, 1880, and the wood
work by the LIST day OF December, 1880
Each bidder must accompany his bid with
a bond in the penalty OF 81 900 with good
security, conditioned that il awarded the
contract, he will complete the same ac-
cording to the plans and specifications, and
within the time specified above.
Plans and specifications can be seen Mt
the Clerks Office Of the County Court, at
Point Pleasant, until Friday, the 18th day
OF August, 1880, and the l4th day OF Au-
gust, at the store OF Ruflner d Wiley.
The Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids. F, w. SISS0N,
q, w. CRAIG,
w. WILEY,
JHly2S-2w. Commissioners.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
OHIO
OHIO
Blue Sulphur Springs !
Near KYGERyILLE,
I. Gallia County. Ohio.

lu AVlNG leased the above property g..
IL q term OF years, take llensnso ~
announcing TO the public that sncb Mn ~
ress has been made in fitting nm md ' ;,I
proving The buildings and Springs as '' "
enable me to entertain regular boarderSS
and transient visitors. "N0's
Those seeking a restoration az heo,,,,
will find here a variety Of as good pinsra,
and other water MS the world affords, n nv,
air, beautiful scenery, lovely roan,in S
groves, and healthy diet.
Those seeking recreation and innocon,
amusement, viii find every possible eiEors
made TO crafty their wishes. S"S'
Tho entertainment OF excursion MARTA.
will be made specially OF this seas SON
A fine airy hall, refreshments and mnsio
will be furnished onshort notice; also sta.
bling and feed for horses. ""'
On. JOHNSON, who resides near Tho
Springs and has been prescribing tho water Mar
in his practice, for several years, kindly NJ
fers his advice to visitors in regard 10 nse
OF the water, this season, free Of charpe ~
july 2l-tf. ID. r. JACOBS
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-07-28
Tcnchers, Examination.

E'oH the accommodation Of the greatest
L number ut the least expense, public
examination OF Teachers will be held at
Point Pleasant, August Goth, also one at
Clifton, August 2Sth proximo. Those who
have received the requisite number OF
Certificates exempting them from exami-
nation, will bring such Certificates with
them, and upon the presentation of such
Certificates, they will receive Certificate
of Exemption. good for three years.
d. p. GUTHRIE,
County Superintendent FREQ Schools.
july2l-4w.