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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16

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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16

For further Information address the persons
named below:
C. " Lawton. Preztdsns: Julius Horton Vice
Presideni; L. 9. Mcclure. Secre AIRY; W. A. Jeu-
nings. Treasurer.
Board Of Directors-A Miller, @ Dudley II
L Yesler. n Msddscks. 81 A Eigslow. 6s,rge W
He'll. McNstt. r W VALID. l. Nckedmond.
Committee on Fsir-A Miller. Geo W Hall. @
Dudley.
General Commttee-Mrs A B Young. Mr. q
Kellogg. Mrs Vim Hammond. Mrs W w Barker,
Mrs. C0wles and Mrs. Lsdner. auS9 d& Wild
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16

Kentucky has baby IL months old
that weighs 100 pounds. =
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16

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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16
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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-09-16

DEMOCRATIC NoMiSATIoNs--Ya Yakima
Democrats have nominated the ticket
following; For Representative-G s
Tsylof. For Prosecuting Attorney-E
P Boyle. For Probate Judge-L Fl
Brooks. Fer Couaty Auditor-W NJ
Ross. For Sheriff and Assessor IF d
Schnehly. For Treasurer ) Ger.
vais. For School Superintendent
II Peterson. For Commissioners--F
NJ Thosp and Andy Mcdaniel For
Sheep Commissioner-C Lomgmire
For Coroner Schnebly.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
Heavy Betting


In the far frozen North books were
source of great amusement to the mon
who were studiously inclined, Us the
well-thumbed volume in our library
soon testified. Several of the men
wrote regular Journals, which were
even kept up by few while they were
sledglng. Among the officers, chess,
backgammon, and q rubber in the cap
tain's cabin formed the chict amusc-
ment. Although gambling is discoun-
tenanccd Cor ought to bc) on board
every well regulated man-of-war, we
so far forget ourselves as to indulge
largely In this vice. Seldom was a
game played without a stake on the re-
suit. The stakes, too, were exhorbit-
ant frequently as much as one lucifcr
match per game. 1t must be remember
ed that matches were very scarce and
precious articles with us, and it was,
therefore, a very high and valuable
stake. On one occasion, one of my
messmatcs was so rash as to wager
tallow candle on the result of game.
but this was an offer Of so much mag
nitude that no one was sufficiently
brave or sporting to accept it.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
DOMESTIC.

Too much fresh meat Is not whole
some diet for warm weather.
81 Ice can be kept for several hours by
wrapping first In several newspapers
and thenff In blanket
A few fiaxseed planted in each hill
of potatoes Is said to be a sure remedy
against potato bugs.
Medical authority in England an
nounccs that alcohol Is a sedatvc and
not 4 stimulant. .-,..
A few drops Of chloroform on white
sugar will check the tendency to vo-
hitting IN those suffering slightly from
sea-sickness.
The brain when excited needs rest as
much as does 4 fractured limb or an i'll
famed eye.
Medical authority ascrbcs sea sick
ness to an undue accumulation Of blood
in the nerve centres fthe back, caused
by the movement Of the brain.
a tenspoonful of coal oil to q gallon
Of water will destroy the insects that
lnfest plants.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
Scientists may DiNer

About tho pathology OF rheumatism. it's origin
and whether it be hereditary, but ,rrcfragab bic
testimony roves that whom tendency to it
develops iteelf, Hoste tters Stomacn Blltcrs Ia
areliable means Of snbduing that tend nov.
Eome Of ihe prescribed remedies for the dis.
ease are decidedly Objectionable from tho
danger attending their uso, others are uttorly
Intellectual the best. tho safest check is the
Bltters. This very obstinate mslady the moro
ehectua ly to overcome It, should DO grappled
with At the outset Every one knows what
terrible, what ceases 'es pain 1t eau inil.ct Why
tben should this atrociouB, often fatal com.
plant be allowed to gain heRdway through i,,-
difference to It's earlieat symptoms, when a
safe. long sted and strongly recommended
medicine presents II elf. III addition to sup-
gesting this means Of relief 1t soems not in
appropriate to osutlon the rheumatic against
1xposnre
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

A WoRD OF CAUTION. Simmons
Liver Regulator or Medicine manufact-
urcd by j. II. Zclln C Co., like all
standard and really valuable articles,
has met with degree Of annoyance
from imposters and merccnary advcn-
turc:s. The popularity and worldwide
fame Of the re Suator has induced un-
principlcd parties to place spurious
compounds called by some garblod part
ofour title or namc III tho market. A
majority Of these enterprises have died
natural death, but others are periodi-
cally cropping out. TO those who have
not yet learned tho great worth of the
Regulator this word Of ca,tion'is noe
cssary. 10 the invalid it may be q
question Of life and death. Ask for
simmons Liver Regulator, and look for
the signature Of j. III. Zeilln g. Co., and
the large red u. on their clean, white
wrapper. Accept no colorado imita-
tions or substitutes however plauslbly
recommended.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
VEGE' 7 1ITNE,
thought She Had Consumption.
Had all the Symptoms.
VEGETINE CURED HER!

IT,, , , TORONTO, Sept. 27, 1879.
Slr..-Three bot les Of Vegetine have given me
complete relief IT m pain and anX ctS us to my
future, and de ire t. add my testimo i o It's
merits a, p oven In my Xper enc :. For mora
tn "a Il year nreVlOu, to Junc OF tue pres .nt
thc chest and Ioulders under lood thes to
DC symptoms OF COnSumpt! on, and the anxiety
rap dly st fl sh. color, Spirits. memory and
strength; b. came eXt eedingll ) cnstive 10 cx-
posu Z, ana was constantly taking cold which
lesonm .ndod your Vegetine then Just being
advertlscd and alter using three bottles, was
no, cful OF long LIE. II this may b the means
OF Inducing any suffering like distress o get
kc rtlic1, shall not regret having told my
story. am, Sir, yours or itciullS.
MRS. WM. CHURCHILL
33S iltOn Avenue
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

HAY FOR lioGs.--Fcw men are aware
OF the fact that hay Is very beneficial
to hogs, but it Is true, nevertheless.
Hogs need rough food rs well us horses,
cattle or the human race. TO prepare
II you should have e cutting box or
nay cutter, ana the grccncr 'he hay the
better. Cnl the hay as iino as oats, or
shorter, and mix with bran, shorts or
middlings, and feed rs other food.
Hogs soon learn to like it, and, If soak
cu ~ swill rs other slop food, Is highly
rclishcd by them. Ilr Winter use Tor
hogs the same hay you will find that,
while 1t saves bran, shorts or other
food it puts on flesh as rapidly rs any
thing that can be given them. Tie
use of hay can be commenced as early
AS the grass will do to cut, and when
run through the cutting Lox can be
used 10 advantage by simply soaking
In fresh water till 1t sours.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

No MORE HARD TIMEs.--It you will
stop spending so much on ilnc clothes,
rich food ana style, buy good, healthy
food. cheaper and better clothing; yet
more real and substantial things OF lifc
every way, and especially stop the fool
isli habit employing expensive, quuck
doctors or using SO much OF the vile
humbug medicine that docs you only
harm, output your trust In that simple
pure remedy, Hop BIttcrs; that cures
always at tri1iing cost, and you will
sec good times and have good health
SEQ another column.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
There IL NOtIin : Certain

except death. and that is now rendered ex-
treme!y uncertain by tho discovery of an abs,-
lutely certain cure for tho most painful Of all
bodily ailments. Piles. For 3 900 wears. ouacks
and rledicsl men have rivalled each other in
tortUr!n5 tho miserable sufferers bv that ter
rble disease with alt manner Of harbarcus ig-
norant and useless nosIlums and dev ce3 and
might Ill have gone on for thousand n ora
years but for the discovery of An kess by Or.
Silsoec. Me seldom pnT such things Ia t anv
man or woman who has ever suffered the
agony Of Piles, VIII thank us for cnilis,y at
tention to an almost infaIlibn rem dy for this
dreadful disease. 500 600 afflicted sufferers
estify to its unparalleled virtues. Doctors of
all mo iical schools endorse and use it. 1t is
at once the triumph and admiration Of the
age; simple, safe, prompt aud permanent it
reileTes pain at once. supports and COM
press es the tumors and ul,imately cures the
worst cases Of Piles, no matter of how long
standing. Absolute iufallbihty is not posi-
BILE, but medical science las nothing moro
nearly so than "Anakcs,s." 1t is the discovery
OF DR.. s Silsbee, an accomplished chemist and
practlcins physician, after 10 years study and
eeSper euce. Samples OF 'Anskess'' arc aent
free to all sufferers by p. Ncustaedter g. co. :,
Box 3946 New York. Sold by druggists every
where. Prlcc $l.00 per box.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

GUILTY OF WRvNa.--.Sume people
have fashion of confusing excellent
remedies with the large mass Of "pat-
cnt mcdicines,' and in this they are
guilty OLA wrong. There are some ad :
verlised remedies fully worth all that
is asked for them, and one at least we
know of-Iiop Bttcrs. The writer has
had occasion TO use the Bitters In Just
such climate as We have most of the
year I'm Bay City, and has always found
them to be iirst-class and reliable doing
all that Is claimed for them.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

UTILIZING BITS or SoAp.-Instead Of
throwing away Tic pieces OF soap which
become too small lor convenient hand
ling, make a square flannel bag OF suit
able size; leave one end portly open,
and put In the pieces rs they collect {;
when it is lull, basto up the opening,
and IL makes nice bath-tub arrange
ment. Another way is to add a little
water, set them in Il tin on the stove,
and let them simmer slowly. When
cold. yon will have tolerably good soft
soap, just the thing for putting In your
waSh-boiler, or washing tins with. Or
by cvaporating part of the water you
mag get the soap hard enough to be
molde into small cakes, which can be
dried for USE ...
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

For diaWhWa, dyscntcry, blood d-flux,
cramps In stomach, and collie, whether
aiicc ting adults, children, or infants,
Or. Piercc's Compound Extract of
Smart-Wced Is a sovereign remedy. 1t
is compounded from the beat brandy,
Jamaica ginger, smart weed, or water
pepper,' anodyne, soothing and healing
gums. For colds, rheumatism, neural
gieaifections, and to break upl tfeyers
ana infiammatory attacks 1t is inyalu-
Ado ana should be kept In every house.
hold. Fifty cents by druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

BOILED OMAHA PUDDINa.-Two
quarts siftcd flour, two hcaping table
spoonfuls OF salt, about one pint cold
water, (milk is prefcrablc); in a deep
dish mix the flour and baking powder,
dissolve tho salt in the water, add
enough Of the water to flour to make a
very thick batter; mix quickly; put
into prepared bag or cloth and boil one
hour; serve as soon as cooked ami cal
with syrup. .......,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

ANY person having bald head and
falling to see the benefit to be derived
from the great petroleum hair renew
cr, Carbolinc, as now improved and
perfected, In the face Of the vast num-
bcr Of testimonials from our very best
citizens, is surely going 1t blind.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

CoUGHs. - "BroDn's bronchial Irc
ches' are used win advantage to ale
vatc CoUGHs, SORE THROAT, noARsE-
NESS, anu BRONCHIAL AFPECrIoNs
For thirty years these TfOches have
been In use, with annually increasing
favor. They arc not new and untricd
but, having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire gem
Grafton, they have attained we'll mcri-
ted rank among the few staple remedies
of the age. yr 81 3Ttg
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

SOUPEs MAIGREs, MADEoF PorAToEs.
For six persons, boil six good-sizcd
potatoes when they arc cooked rass
them through Il sieve; put the potatoes
In a casserole, with two pints of milk.
a spoonful Of butter, anu lot it boil;
salt 1t TO taste keep stirring 1t frequent
w. 20 .,'f I. =
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

COLD and wet do much harm to grow
ing stock and stop their growth, which
Is rarely commenced again until the
warm weather of the next season. A
rough shed will furnish. useful protcc-
ton, and small supply or rich food Is
of value in keeping up tho thrift.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

CHERRY PCDDING.-Oncp pint Of bread
crumbs, one cup OF sugar, tour eggs, a
quart OF milk. grated lemon rind, lit
tie powdered cinnamon, and salt. Mix
thoroughly, butter q mould, and spread
in thick layer of the preparation, and
then layer of cherries, then another
layer Of bread and one Of cherries, al
tcrnately until it is filled. Close tight,
and steam for two hours. Eat with
sweet liquid sauce. Blackbcrrics may
be used instead Of cherries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

PICCALILLI.-Slicc one peck Of green
tomatoes and stew pine of salt through
them; let this stand twenty-four hours,
then drain, and add three heads OF
cahbagcs, twelve onions and six green
peppers all chopped fine. Boil three
quarts of vinegar, one pint OF molasses,
one pint OF sugar, one cup of whole
mustard, one tablespoonful each of
ground cloves and allspicc together
and throw hot over the above. r#
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

IF THIS SHOULD MEET THR EYE OF any ono
ma, or any Pulmonary Afle lion. we would
reler thom Dir. JAYNR'3 ExPBcToRANr which
WILL IN all cases. afford speedy relief, and in
most, et1ect speedy cure.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

POTATO CAKE FOR TEA. Mash the
potatoes that are lett from the dinner
table, while hot. and season them with
salt ana i li;iio butter, add 10 IL dozen
potatoes three tablcspoonfuis Of flour,
hall II cupiul Of sweet milk, and table
spoonful Of bakers yeast. Mix with
spoon, and let it rise until nearly tea
time. Then roll it out about an mch
thick, and cut into round cakes. Let
them rise ten minutes; then bake for
half an hour. \ little sugar can be ad-
dcd if desired. The cakes should not
be cut open, but pulled apart and but
tered.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

ORANGE SNOW. an ounce of
isinSlaSs in pint OF boiling wa.er;
strain it, AMI let II stand until nearly
cold; mix into it the juice OF six or
seven oranges and Of one lemon; add
the whites OF three eggs and sugar to
taste; whisk the whole together until
1t looks white and like a spouge; put it.
nto mould, and turn it out on the
following day.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

Useful Ccment.-rhe following Is re-
commenced as cement for fastening
Drass collars TO glass or china purutlin
lamps; CIustic soda one part, resin
threo parts, water five parts; boil until
complete Suponific"lion is Effected, aud
mix the product Intimately with one
haii It's weight Of zinc oxide, whitc
LEAD, chalk, or hlastcrs Of Paris. Tnc
lat,er IS pacferrcd, as 1t hardons more
qNlokly.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

VEdETINE Is nourishing ana strength
cning; puriilcs tho blood ; regulates tho
bowels; quicts the nervous systems;
acts directly upon the secrctions, and
arouscs tho whole system to action.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

APPLE CnEEsE.-Pccl and quarter a
quantity OF apples, stew them with "a
little water, a good deal Of sugar, the
thin rind of a lemon and few cloves,
or a stick of cinnamon. When quite
done pass them through hair sieve !;
and to one quart Of the puree thus OBJ
tanned add halfa packet of gelatine,
dissolved in water; mix well, pour into
Il mould. ana when set. turn 1t out and
serve with custard poured about it,
1t is well to remember that the puycc
must be thoroughly wei. swectened
and Favored to carry off the insipidity
Of the gelaline.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

4ARDRoUdH HOUSE, RALEIGM, NC.
have used Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup
FOR my children, servants and myself,
and think 1t the golden remedy
DR.. Blackwell.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

a sAD-EYED individual entered our
office this morning and requested us to
announce that a side ewalk covered with
congcalcd water Is an eye sore; and
that when your heels fly up and you
sit down upon such sidewalk that is
an ice sore, also. But he is not the only
ono who is Clown OH" such pavementS. .
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

WE have 10 hesitation whatever In
recommending DR.. BULBS Baby Syrup
for children tccthing or suffering from
Wind Collie, DiarrhDa or Dysentery.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

CHARLorTE.-Ihe ordinary apple
charlotte is not nearly SO nice as this
which is slightly more elaborate: Line
pic dish with Duttcrcd slices OF bread {;
llll il up with layers Of apples cut up
very small, placing between each layer
litiilc apricot jam, some grated lemon
rihd, and plenty ofbrown sugar. Cover
the dish up With slices OF bread butter
cd, and bake it till the bread is well
Drowned.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

HAMLET must have looked terribly
ml-dcwed to Ophclia when she charac-
tcriZed him as tho "mould Of FORM"
She might rs well Lave called him a
frlg httul old fungus, and have done
with it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

Miss PAYNE, of st. Paul, Minn., was
caught smoking and put her lighted
cigarette In her pocket to prevent her
callers from seeing 1t. She was nearly
burned to death. Young ladies VIII o
smoke should never slip II lighted cigar
cite in their pockets. When you are
surprised in the act, quickly place the
weed over the ledge CT the door, and
when the young man enters, the closing
OF the door will jar it down, and it Will
fall on his head and scatter hot ashes
down his neck. His conversation will
become animated at once, and iC will
not be on such common place topic as
Tie weather, either.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

u Is proposed TO adopt, in the British
service, a new pattern revolver, which
10 selI-extracting, and only requires
one hand to load. is verysimple IN its
action, and has Il patent safety hammer.
The Invention islhAt OF Coptain Graves,
Twentieth Hussars.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

PlCKLED PcarS.-Scvcn pounds of
fruit; three and IL half pounds Of sugar;
one pint OF vinegar; cloves, cinnamon
and allsplcc tied in cloth. Put the
sugar, vinegar and spice into Il porccl-
ain kettle, boil up and skim; then add
the fruit; which should be peeled, and
lett whole, and boil until fully done.
Put into cans, pour over the syrup and
screw down air-tight.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

n REMEDY FOR POnR BCTTER.-Wu
have said many hard things OF the man
uiaCturcs of bad butter. But much Of
the iaulL Is chaageable to the cowardly
conduct ot country and city groccrs
anu stolckccpcrs. For fear of the linn
hcr tongue an! ncighborhood influence
OF some prominent farmers wife WI 0
brings large quantities OF grease, dirt
and buttcrmiik to market each week
and calls them butter, the cowurdly
merchant pays ust as much for this
cong!omcralion rs he does for pare,
sweet butter. 1t is then tumbled alto
gcthcr, good, bad AMI eXccrablc, into IL
common tub or barrel, and mixed up
FOR fear some customer may by chance
discover the difference and inquire for
some special farmers butter. 1t was
hoped that the inCreaac or butter fac
tories would supply so much good but
ter that all classes would be compelled
to produce Il sweet, clean ar,lclc or find
no market. Such, however, is not the
result. Nearly all the good factory but
ter is taken to The eastern or foreign
markets, and the home towns and cite,
are mainly supplied with what would
be termed grease ii taken to the large
cities. Ev.ry town should have but
ter inspector who should be authorized
10 grade and number the butter accor-
ding to the quality. The timcrous
merchant would then grade his prices
according to the number, like heat.
This, 1t is true, would cost considera-
bic, but the world could afford TO do or
pay almost anything to improve the
quality Of butter There is nothing in
human economy so filthy and degraded
as the common grade of butter. In
some way the root Of this evil should
DC removed ut any expense. The
chronic manufacturers Of hair, grease
and bullcrmilk ought to be eXtcrmina-
ted.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17
HUMOROUS.

ONE OF THE OPPOSITE SEx.-lt was a
eWoman's Rights meeting. Tho speaker
was saying, Let us take our stand
right here and firmly resolve that
neither the votes nor the arguments of
the opposite sex, nor any power on this
earth, shall turn us aside or move us
one inch from this positi'-Just here a
wicked bat flew into the room and the
meeting adjourned with so much quick
ness that some Of the members lost
their back hair. The speaker who
cou'd not be "turncd aside" was
seventeenth from the last in getting
out at the front door. And it IS vt GER
tain that the bat was one Of tho top
pOsite SEX" either.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

"WHY do you publish so many re-
cords Of crime?" asked gentleman Of
the late Horace Greedy. because they
are the sin news Of the paper" was
the reply.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

The price of soap Is rapidly advance
Ing. a years supply o; DoDBINs'
ELEcTNIC bought now at old price
VIII be avery judicious purchase.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-17

"DoCroR examine my tongue" said
good woman, "and tell me what it
needs" ''lt needs rest" replied the
doctor.