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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

MYSTERY SoLVED.-The great secret
Of the wonderful success of VEGErlNE.
1t strikes at the root Of disease bv puri-
tying the blood, restoring the liver and
kidneys to healthy action, invigorating
the nervous system.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

DON'T IRRITATE YOUR LUNGS WITH STUBBORN
coUGI, when a remedy, safe ard certain az DR..
Iayne'S ENpcct0rant can be so easily p, ocured.
sore Throat and Lungs arc speedily helped by
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

SECOND thoughts are best. It Is not
the same with mortgages.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25
OVARIAN TUMORS.

The removal OF these tumors by RApwAY1
RHsoLyBNr is now 80 certainly established that
was 9oe IN ri
Witness tho oases Of Hannah p. Knapp Mrs. q.
krapf, Mrs. J. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. D. Hendrix,
Mrs; G. y. Bibbins. in tho present edition Of our
"Halse and True"
One Dollar Dor Moafls.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

Narcottsm From Nutmegs. The fact
that nutmegs have strong narcotic pro-
perttes has long been known, but they
are IN such common use as a fayorite
condiment used in small quantities that
tnelr dangerous nature when taken In
large quantity is apt to be overlooked and
forgotten, even by those who are aware
OF their tendency. A physician re-
ports,in one of our medical exchanges,
case where a lady patient during his
absence was induced by hor Old W oman
nurse to take nutmeg tea. Ono and II
half nutmegs were used In making the
tea, and the patient drank the whole Of
the decociion during tho day, About
~ O'Clock at night she began to got
dro"sy, and by 4 O'Clock the next NOR
ming she was In a profound stupor. At
lO o'clock the next morning the marco
effects of tho nutmeg began to wcnr Off.
ana 6y PM she had pretty well rcco-
vereu. The symptoms were about
inc same as those produced by
opium, and remedies given for them
were the same. Nutmeg in the qnan-
t'ty OF two or three drachms has been
known to produce both stupor and de-
llrlum; and dangerous and fatal
consequences are said to have followed
its free use In India. Mace, which Is
the outside covering OF the nutmeg,
possesses essentially the same proper
ties.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

BuTrERMILK Is excellent for cleaning
sponges. Steep the sponge in the milk
for some hours, then squeeze 1t out, and
wash it In cold water. Lemon juice Is
also good
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

Sugar and Calomet 10 the resear-
chcs made by NJ. Jolly appears to be
due tue valuable discovery, as relating
to the changes Tint may take place In
the stomach, that really pure uyar
has no effect on cnlomcl, but that many
sugars are sold in which small uor-
tion OF lime hydratc is loft; they are
white, but have only undergone the
first crystalliZation. Further, some of
the sugars OF commerce are acid, and
the fact Is established that either acids
or alkalics will determine the change
OF calomel. M. jolly has found that
ctlomel lozenges made in Paris are free
from bichloride, but it is known that
IN Italy several chemist have detected
it IN Iozonges: the latter might be due
ofan impure sugar, showing, therefore,
the necessity Of that article being tcs-
tod by pharmacists and lozenge makers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

For soft corns dip piece Of linen
cloth in turpentine and wrap it round
the toe on which the corn is situated,
night and morning. The relief will be
Immediate, and, after a few days, the
corn will disappear.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

GEcuRE TIE BEST. Don't sot Eggs fr IN poor
- iowls. Tho { vnritc Ligh, 81 ahnlaa, 'Tho host
fr AL pnrRo: es",AMe.ieaH Asrisuturist More
FREQ from disoae than any breed. .Le,ois Wright.
IS. sattsfaoti2m guar ,need sd, K, HUBBARD,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

Cement for Glass.-A good cement Off
glass, and one which completely risists
the solvent action of water may, it Is
said, be prepared by she following pro-
cess: From to 10 parts Of pure, dry
golatinc are dissolved in 100 parts of
water. TO the solution about 10 per
cent OF concentrated solution of bichro-
mate of potash is added, and the liquid
is kept in Q dark. When articles
Joined by this cement arc exposed to
the light, the gclatine film is acted on
by the chemical rays, the chromate be-
Ing partially reduced, and the Him Of
cement becomes tough and durable.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-25

lSS
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
Interesting, if Untrue.
fPall Mall Gazette

The Presse, of Vienna, among some other
stories which have at least the merit of being
amusing relates how Lord Beaconsfield gained
a victory over the Russian plenipotentiaries on
the question of the Armenian frontier Count
Schouvaloff was just beginning to read his re-
port on the subject to the Congress when Lord
Beaconstield observed that he had no map Of
the country. The delegates looked over their
papers, but no extra map could be found AT
last Prince Gortschakoff discovered one in his
portfolio and handed it to His Lordship.
Count Schouvalotf then read the Russian pro-
posal, tracing the line of the new frontier; but
Lord Beaconsteld, who had carefully studied
the map lent him by Prince Gortschakcff, de-
scribed with great minuieness another line,
restoring to Turkey portion of the Armenian
territory conquered from her, which he pre-
posed for adoption i'll preference to that advo-
Gated by Russia. After long discussion, in
which Lord Beaconstield showed extraordinary
knowledge of Armenian geography, his pro-
posal was accepted, much to The discontinue
of the Russian delegates, who could not under
stand how Lord Beaconsiield could have man
aged to improyisc a frontier which was SO ad
vantageous to Turkey, and TO which at the
same ume no reasonable objection could be
urged BY Russia. AT length Prince Gortscha-
.koif solved the mystery. ile had lent Lord
-BeaconSheld the map .on which was traced u
line showing what were the greatest cVnces-
sions Russia would be prepared to make if her
original proposal was not acceded to-
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
Whist.

1t has been said that every one thinks he
can drive, and most persons think they can
play whist. 1t seems to the uninitiated so SIM
pie for four people to sit down at table and
each to play 13 cards. These guileless folk
may be ignorant of the leads, they may have
never studied the pages of Cavendish; they
afford no information to their partner; yet
they seldom, in private life, scruple to cut in
and spoil a table. They look upon whist as
they look upon round game-not a thing to
be studied seriously, because with good cards
one wins, and with bad cards one loses. To
read up the subject attentively seems beneath
Them whist with them is a game, not sci
ence. How often do we hear men saying, II
am very fond OF taking hand at whist, but
can't be bothered about the rules and all thatl'
Why cannot they be bothered? What would
they think of man who said he was very fond
Of hunting, but who couldn't be bothered
about learning to ride; or of a man who boated
hut couldn't be bothered about learning to
row; or who played cricket, rackets, lawn-ten-
MIS- but couldn't be bothered to learn the
game? Why do they play whist week after
week, yet Systematically refuse to study the
subject? To be a first-class whst-player is
gift and few there be " no possess it; but any
one not born fool can by few weeks study
so far instruct himself in the game as to acquire
the recognized rules-to know what cards to
lead what to play second hand, what to re-
turn to his partner, and how to deal with
trumps. Whist has its laws, like mathematics
or political economy, and man has no more
chance OF pla, ing a rubber correctly without
reading them up than he has OF writing an
article on the currency without knowing some-
thing of political economy, or OF working out
problem without being acquainted with geome-
try-London Society.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
A First Representation and the
Critics

Alta time when it was considered that a
tie of a new play should appear i'll the NOR
rows Daper as piece of actual news which
the reader h I'D right to expect, such notices
were naturally written under great disadvan-
tases, and, knowing this, the critics, as rule
welded their midnight pens with certain air
of kindly reservation. But recently theatrical
matters have assumed prominence altogether
remarkable, and dramatic criticisms are looked
for with eageruess, not only i'll the London
papers, but in all the principal provincial ones,
several of these latter receiving CRITICISMS
wired by telegraph latter the play" Valu
ape, indeed, must be these carefully cons d.
cred, thoughtful and unbiased communica-
tions! maintain that in most cases new
plays, of any importance at all, should be seen
a second time by the critic before he ventures
to give any elaborate comment upon their
merits, or upon the manner of their represen-
tation Tne modern first night" means
gathering of people, for the most part known,
more or less, to each other. Misunderstanding,
nodding, Whispering or loud chatter soto UOce,
Sneerng, ou'ruslye partlsanship, mute but ex-
pressive grmaces indicative OF patient misery
or inward giee-these, combined with occa-
SiOnal interruptions OF a sarcastic anu personal
nature from overcrowded occupants of the gal
lerleS or dissatisfied deniZeuS OF tne PIT, IofIi
the .'humors" OF a '.prenatere" AT West End
playhouse. Toe more prominent OF the critics
are known to two-tIirds Of the audience, and
their demeanor is watched by many. If Brown
smiles, the Daily Dragon will be 'all right
the friends OF the author whisper with salisfac-
ZION; when Jones frOwns and speaks aside t.
Smith with an upward jerk of the eyebrows.
"a slate'' in the Weekly Drone lpay be conf
dently anticipated by the dramatist's dearest
acquaintances. On another occasion the critic
might calmly exercise his analytical functions
in peace and comfort; on first night he
may make believe to be absorbed but too
many distracting elements surround him for
him to do himself or the object of his diluted
attention the requisite justice or credit.-H. j.
Byron, in The Theatre.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
Lewiston journal.


During the last campaign in Maine the
strong card of the Fusion leaders was the claim
that they would save $2OOOOO in the expend
lures of the State for the year 1879. Secretary
Cove Officially announced that the saving
would be much more than this. Now that the
year has past and we have the official state
ment Of Treasurer White as to the amounts
actually paid out during the last year, it may
be well to contrast the promise with the per-
formauce.
When the Fusion State administration Ca ne
in Jan. 1, 1879, it found Sl57 ,055 in the State
Treasury, against which was liability of
S15O,OOO for money borrowed during the last
year OF Gov. Connor's administration. After
paying this note, there would have remained
ST ,256 in the Treasury. 1t appears from the
report of Secretary White that Jan 7, $780,
there was $50 413 in the State Treasury against
which WAS a liability of $125, 900 for money
borrowed during the last year. Thus the State
lacked $55,5S7 of having enough to pay for
money borrowed during the year. In other
words the comparison of 1878 and 1879 after
making allowance for Dotes, shows the State
Treasury S62, ,S43 worse off in 1879 than it was
in 1878.
Again, the total payments Of 1878 were
S1,273376 Deduct from this amount $685.
600 paid to reduce principal on debt (as there
was no payment OF principal in 1879, S25 ,9S4
excess of Savings Bank tax in 1878 over 1879,
which simply passes through the treasury to
the towns for common schools, Sc, ,o26 excess of
railroad tax distributed to towns in 1878 over
1879, 1926 excess of mill tax dstrl buted to
towrs in 1873 over 1879 $1,000 paid for statue
4. I..tI..
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The Chinese New Year Was publicly cele-
brated for the first time in New York and
Brooklyn Monday. Forty Chinese pupils OF
the Sunday schools had collstion and ad-
DIRE sses were delivered by the teachers and
others.
The Municipal Gaslight Company has
which has franchise to lay pipes anywhere i'll
New York city
Weavers representing 10000 looms at Burn
ley, England have resolved to give notice to-
day OF strike if their demand for an increase
wages is not acceded to.
The moulders employed by Roberts, Steven
son & Co., Quakarstown, Pa, will strike !er
IN advance of 15 per cent
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
Our State Valuation.

AS the natter of valuation is now an i'll
teresting theme TO our peopl. it will be well
Tor them through the columns of the PRESS,
to present for consideration such views as
they may have relative thereto, trat some
wise plan may be formed from a comparison
and discussion ot views of benefit to all. 1t
is well known that under our present system
by which the valuation lists Of towns made
fol local taxation are adopted for State tax
alton that the cities have to bear the great
burden of such taxes.
The reason OF this is because III cities the
than in country towns. AS an instance, the
shares of vessels owned in part in Portland
and in part in other towns in the State, are
in some instances valued for taxation near
ly three times as high here as in neighboring
towns. Now, in order to equalize the bur-
den of State taxation we have State Board
of Valuation whose duty it should be to fix
a uniform valuation on the entire property
of the State, subject to taxation. The as
SCISSORS of the various towns and cities in
the State should be required to render to
this Board correct lists, showing the cash
value of the property within these
several precincts, and these lists would
furnish the basis for the valuation of
the State Board. 1t may be objected that
the assessors might render incorrect lists or
lists showing too low valuation; but this
might be met by giving the State Board the
power of revision and correction. By hav-
ing the lists of all the towns before them,
they could easily discover such inaccuracies.
Indeed, it should be the duty of this Board
to make correct and uniform valuation of
all the property of the State subject to taxa
ton, using the lists returned to them by
the assessors only as guides. 1t is to be
hoped that our representatives will consider
this matter and act upon 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
IHEi PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. IL.

EVERY regular sttache Of the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen.
Editor. All railway, steamboat and hoe managers
will confer favor upon by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

AcANvAss Of Presidential preferences in
the Wisconsin Legislature has resulted as
follows: Fer Blame, AZ; Grant, 27; Sher-
man, 10; Washburne, s.; Garfield, s; Ed
munds, 1; Hayes 1; Gen. Sherman, l. DEM
ocrats-Seymour, 19; Tilden, 4; Bayard, 8;
Hancock, 1. Nine members refused to ex-
press their opinion.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

We do not read anonymous letters and communt
cations Ihe name and address of the writer are In
all cases Indispensable, necessarily for publica-
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We scannot undertake to return or preeerve COM
mun,catlons tnaL are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

Wetrust that those credulous gentlemen who
swallowed the marvellous stories of Repubi-
can extravaganza, and Fusion economy and
savings, which sormed the chief stock in trade
Of the fusion orators in the late campaign, will
sit down and compare tn items Of expenditure
reported by Treasurer Banks for 1878, with
those reported by Treasurer White for 1879,
and see for themselves how much stock there
was for the State issues which caught so many
votes last September.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The Argus recognizes Gov. Dawson the To-
cal page, and disputes his title on its editori-
al-which gees 10 show the greater wisdom
of the third page.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The Argus still persists in impeaching
the late Governor Garcelon and his counsel.
The editorial columns contain paragraph
day after day, the substance of which has
appeared in editorials and communications
probably hundred times in the last two
months, viz: "The constitution makes it
the duty of the Governor and Council to ex-
anime the e.urns of elections for members
of the Legislature and to issue certificates to
such as appear to be elected" Never in a
single instance has this been denied or dis
puted. Every Republican not only admits
it to be their duty but demands that they
shall do it. The trouble was they refused.
We have no doubt they examined" the re-
turns very critically-we admit that-but
they issued certificates to those who did not
appear to be elected Suppose they had
issued certificates to 151 men as representa-
tives who were not elected or even voted
for; they had the the power to 10 it and the
crime would have been the same in quality,
differing only in quantity.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
To the HarD0r Commissioners oil
Portland.

Gentlemen: ~, .oo,
reouire extensive reconstruction, and security OF
trains will demand change in the location OF tne
draw Application is accordingly made. 10 you e "
appoint a time for hearing on the questlon oi =
location and manner of constructing the draw anu
any questions that may arise to the form OF the
bri.ge 2. 5. IL p. RAILROAD CO.,
by Webb g. Haskell Attorneys
Portland, Feb. 5, $780,
nNthe foregoing petition it is ordered that
" hearing be given the petitioners and such others
are interested. on TU t.SDAY, Feb l7th next, az
the premises may be viewed and that a notice OF
the above application together With this our order
thereon, be published in two of the daily papers
printed in Portland for seven days previous to the
hearing.
JACOB MCCLELLAN, ! Harbor
TIMOTHY B. TOLF0RD, Commis-
G. H. FARLEY, soners
Portland, Feb. 6. 1880. fe7dtd
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The Argus has uncovered another great
constitutional lawyer, in the person Of John
H. Webster who has the misfortune to disa-
gree with the court.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

THE question of modifying the Methodist
itineracy will come up again a. the general
conference at Cincinnati, in May.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

TREASURER WHITES report shows that
the claim of a saving of S3o0,000 in State ex-
peiditures, made by the Fusionists during
the camnaign last Fall, is utterly without
foundation.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

IT is believed Secretary Sherman will
have the North Carolina delegation.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The majority OF the Democratic National
committee favor Cincinnati as he meeting
place of their convention.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

ONE great recommendation cremation
possesses is in its cheapness. The cost is
only thlrty-five dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

IT is funny to find Democratic papers
echoing Summers condemnation of the bred
Scott decision.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

Fellows Compound Syrup is composed of
Ingredients identical with those who con-
stitute Healthy Blood, Muscle aed Nerve
and Brain Substance, whilst life Itself is
directly dependent upon some of them.
By it's union with the blood and its effect
upon the muscles, reestablishing IKE one
and toning the other. it is capable of effect
ing the following results:
1t will displace or wash out tuberculous
matter, and thus cure Consumption.
By increasing Nervous and Muscular
Vigor, it will cure Dyspepsia, feeble or in
terrupted action of the Heart and Palpita-
ton, Weakness of Intellect caused by grief,
weary, overtax or irregular habits, Bron-
chitis, Acute or Chronic, Congestion of the
Lungs, even in the most alarming stages.
It cures Asthma, Loss of Voice, Neural
gia, st. Vitus Dance, Epileptic Fits, Whoop
ing Cough, Nervousness, and is most won
derful adju1-et to other remedies in sustain
ing life during the process of Diptheria.
DO Hot De aeCelyou ny FeIIeuicS ped Ing d
similar name, no other preparation is sub
stitute for this under any circumstances.
Look out for the name and address, j. I.
FELLOWS, st. John, n B., on the yellow
wrapper in watermark which is seen by
holding the paper before the light.
Price $3.50 per Bottle, six for $3.50.
Sold by all Druggists.
jy25 FM&W&w1y31
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
STATE NEWS.
ANpRosCoGGIN COUNTY.


Farnsworth's mill at Lisbon Is running until
10 o'clock each evening. About thirty different
styles of cassimeres are now being made. Lust
week about 10000 yards of goos made.
~. o'ods are shipped mainly to the Southern
market.
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
A small house in Orono owned by C. G.
McPhetres and occupied BY Samuel Mercer and
family was partially burned Monday.
On Monday morning at the camp of Dlling-
ham & Ballard on Olamon stream, Michael
Richardson of Greenbush, was seriously in
nred by falling tree, having one of his arms
Nr'ken and sustaining, it is feared, internal
injuries.
SAGADAHoC COUNTY.
w. t. Morgah ~ Co., boot and shoe firm OF
r chmond, find it difficult to obtain all o
female help they want, having at present
orders beyond anything in the past. They are
running evenings and turning out 0,SOO pairs
per week, their weekly pay roll being up
wards of $1,000
YORK COUNTY.
Angie Wilson, hailing from Portsmouth,
was arrested near Greenland, Sunday, after a
hard chase by Portsmouth officers, charged
with breaking into Courier's store, at Cape
Neddick, Saturday night, and stealing there
from money and clothing. Wilson is deser-
ter from the county farm at Brentwood, and
has Just finished six months sentence III Al
fred Jail, being on his way home when the
alleged crime was committed. He protests
his innocence.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The Atchinson, Kansas, Champion says
Kansas is as ardently devoted to Mr.. Blaine
now as it was four years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

"THE Usurper Chamberlain's brief and
Infamous rule" the Bangor Commercial
calls it,
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The staff and line of the army are prepar-
ing for . renewal of hostilitiss before the
military committee.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

THE great outcry made by the Fusionists
over the expenses Of former executive coun-
cis will be hushed now. The expenses for
1878 were $9,3i3; for 1879 So, rs. That is
q far Illustration of Eusion ecnllomY.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

The latest boom appears to be that for
the Monroe Doctrine.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE.

nNE of the best patronized local papers in New
" England. Leading paper in town of 5000
population large .Tobbing trade A party with
capital at disposal make good Investment.
Investigation solicited. Ill heal. cause OF selling
Apply to or address j. e. b TIER, Attorney, ~
OQur street, Room 8, boston Hass.
feb9 dMWF2w
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-11

PHILADELPHIA Press: General Bingham
is of the opinion that the Harrisburg con-
vention has resulted in the avoidance of any
antagonism between Senators Blaine and
Cameron. There was never a reason why
any antagonsm between them should result
from it. The question there was a simple
difference of preference among Renubli-
cans. Surely, this is allowable, and the
policy adopted by the caucus of the Blaine
men went simply to the point of devising
means to secure their right to vote their
preference on the yeas and nays, which it
was understood there was purpose to deny
to them. Without discussing who laid down
this policy it is apparent it could not be con-
strued into desire to make a fight with
any one, and that there was nothing i'll it
which justified ny resentment becausc Of
it.
THE New Era and other Greenback pa
pers which have been denouncing as device
Of the Money Power the order restricting
suffrage to those who can read and write
the English language. may be relieved to
learn that the order was introduced by Mr.
Hunnewell of Scarboro, a Fusionist, who
stuck by the Fusion Legislature to the last.