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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-02
The Operation of Arsenic.

Arsenic has been long and generally
in use as poison and rs cure, yet no
satisfactory explanation has been offered
for it's varied effects. Almost every part
of the system is subject to its blighting
or healing influence; it produces no SEN
siblc effect ut the place where it is
received into the SYSTEM small
quantities prodilce poisonous effects,
accommodating till the fatal point is reach
cd, while larger doses taken for long peri
DDS produce coveted freshness.
Liebig refers these effects to the readi-
ness with which it enters into combina-
tions with the organic matters and to it's
power of preserving them from decay. If
they do not decay it is because they have
lost that essential character of living
matter, the power of undergoing trans
formation; hence as parts or whole they
arc dead. But the preserving effect of
arsenic upon corpses seems to be rather
traditional and to lack sufficient founda-
ton. Attention has not been paid in
the cases recorded to tho nature Of the
soil, and the condition of other bodies
buried near by. Two Germaninvestiga-
tors ascribe nrsonical effects to the activ-
ity Of oxygen atoms i'll connection with
arsenic. The corrosive power of common
iron rust is well known. The iron oxide
gives off an atom of oxygen, which being
in the nascent state acta vigorously upon
the organic matter with which it may be
in contact But another atom of oxygen
combines with the iron and is again i'm
parted to the organic matter, this pro-
c,ss being constantly repeated with de-
struction effect. The same play of give
ri koly fl,n Az,
scnic acid loses an atom of oxygen and
becomes arsenious acid the latter takes
an atom and becomes arsenic acid again,
If either acid be injected into the intes.
tines the other is soon found to be pro-
sent. These changes, it is believed give
sufficient basis for the natural explana.
ton of all the medical effects of arsenic.
i L. l. IL
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-02
His Old Flame.

A newspaper man in Nevada was writ
ing story which had for it's heroine
one of his old flames, who had the good
luck to escape marrying him. His wife
at the breakfast table was insisting that
she herself should be introduced in the
work of fiction as a charming creature.
The husband demurred, saying his i'm
aginaton was not equal to the task. The
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-02

A great reputation is n great charge.
A tart temper seldom mellows with
age.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01
King College commencement Exeroisea

l. Written Examination of Glasses, May 30th-
June 4th.
q Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev James A
Wallace, of Sweetwater Tenn, June 9Th
IL A.. M.
3. Address before Literary Societies by Hon. r
L. Taylor, June 9TH, $3.50 P. NJ
4. Contest for Prize Medal, June 7th, P. NJ
3. Address before Alumni by Rev. D. w. Carter
June Sth, $50 p NJ.
6. Speeches Of Graduates, awarding Diplomas
Medals, etc., June Sth, 8 7. NJ
Next session opens Sept. 1st, 1881 Annual
meeting Of the Board of Curators, June 7th. sth
]. D. TADLocK, Pres. Of Faculty.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01
r M S.:

Three Dollars year; six months, S1.5O;
three months. rs cents payable in advance.-
Ministers of the gospel $2.5o.
Payments may be made to local agents wher-
ever practicable; all ministers of our Church are
authorised to act as such. Or by checks, Post
office money orders, or letters Registered by
Postmaster. Otherwise it must be at the risk OF
the party sending it.
party sending can make the estimate by count
ing eight words to line. Payment in advance.
Advertising rates furnished on application to
the office.
Communications and letters on business should
be addressed to CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN, Box
81, Richmond, Va.
Richardson & Southall,
Editors and Proprietors
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

1t is now question in England
whether Lord Beaconsfeld died Chris
tian or Jew. Sir Nathaniel Rothschild,
one Of Lord Beaconsfelds executors, is
said to be in possession Of the fact that
before his death Disraeli returned to the
faith of his forefathers. His death-bed
owing to the wonderful absence of any
religious influences or allusious, or any
reference to the world into which he was
going might be called Pagan.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

ENTERED at the Post-Office at Richmond, Va, as
second-class matter.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

The happiest results invariably attend the
taking Of Sellers Celebrated Liver Pills" 25c.
per box.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01
CORRESPOND NCE.

Letter from Atlanta, Ga.
Standardization Natural History
Collection Donated to the Young
Mems Library-Instrumen Music
in Divine Worship
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01
Central presbpterlan.

OFFICE:
No. 1O15 Main street, opposite the Post otlce.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-01

AT the session Of the General Assembly last
night the report Of the committee on the revis
ion Of the Directory of Worship was taken up,
the question being whether the Presbyteries
should say whether they desired anv revision
the proposition having been submitted bv Dr.
Hopkins. The Assembly voted in the negative.
and so the question will not be submitted 10 the
Presbyteries. The other questions submitted bv
DR.. Hopkins were withdrawn, and the report Of
the committee providing fer printing the Revis-
ion and sending copies to the ministers, clerks.
and sessions, was taken up, discussed and adopt,
ed Ihe Revision now goes back to the Pres
nation.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
r SUNDY, MD.
u Physician and Surgeon.

graduate OF Cleveland Medical College.
Located permanently in the borough OF Bloom
held. Offers his professional services to the citl
zens OF Bloomfield and surrounding vicinity
Calls IN the country attended 10 promptly, ONCE
IN the room formerly occupied by DIR. ID. II.
sweeney. In the residence Of Fl. W. Smith. Maln
street, New Bloomfield, Pa. 10 ems
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
Vigilance Committee In Troy.

The Police Commissioners of Troy, N.
Y, are unable to agree upon Superin-
tendent and consequently the city is with
out any Police. The board met on the 4th
inst, aud then adjourned for week.
Some of the ex-oflicers have been employ
ed as watchmen by the citizens. Roughs
in South Troy fired load of straw in
an alley and the flames communicated
to tenement house, which was destoyed.
The Fire Department turned out promptly
and prevented further spread of the fire.
The windows Of stores in South Troy have
been smashed with stones by gangs of
young roughs, and several personal fights
aud assaults have taken place, but nothing
yet like IA general disturbance. The mem
bers of the old police force, who have pa
trolled the city at night, expected that
force would be appointed on the 9th inst
They are now getting tired of doing duty
for nothing, and some OF them will proba-
bly, stop. No definite plan of action has
yet been agreed upon, but the Legislature
will be petitioned for relief. Vigilance
Committees will be organized in South
Troy, if the depredations are continued.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
The Clock of Bank Vault Stops.

The time clock on the vault of the First
National Bank, at Minneapolis, got dead
and stopped over Sunday, and was not run
niny Monday morning. What they were
to do about it became exceedingly interest
ing to the bank officials as the business
hours approached, and they were about
telegraphing to Chicago for currency,
when the president CHANGED to think that
clockwork can be started occasionally by
shaking. A sledge hammer and stick of
timber we're brought into use, and the
time clock responded in a gratifying man
ner, so that business went on as usual and
the tinanciers recovered from their cold
sweat.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
Beat the Crowd.

William Muloch is resident of Hedge
hog Harbor, Wisconsin. A short time
since he incurred the displeasure of a
portion of his neighbors, and committee
was appointed to furnish him with sui
of tar and feathers. They called at his
residence, built fire in the yard, with
which they warmed the tar, tore open a
pillow which they had with them and
arranged the feathers ready for USE
They then summoned Mr.. Mulloch by
gently heaving stones through the win
dow. Being apprised of the intentions
of his visitors, William appeared at his
door with a Winchester rifle and announ-
ced his readiness to participate in the con-
templated picnic, and gave notice of his
intentions to begin his part of the
programme at once. The crowd saw fire
in his eye and suddenly decamped, leaving
the tar and feathers as trophies of his
bloodless victory.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
Swallows a Lizard.

Peter Lemen, OF $50 Atwater street,
Detroit is tho victim of most distressing
accident and suffers untold agony of body
and mind. Two years ago he swallowed II
lizard in glass of water, and the animal
has lived and llourished In his stomach,
growing to large dimensions, and entaiing
great misery on the proprietor of his
strange abode. Mr.. Lemen is now 60
years of age, aud has dwindled from 1i5
pounds (hls weight Mt the time of the
accident) to 73 pounds. lie now looks
like a living skeleton. He has tried all
known means to get rid of his tormentor,
without success, and now expects death to
relieve him.
The lizard can be felt with the hand just
below the ribs and above the loins, and
when taken hold of can be heard to squeak
or cry. system of poisoning has latterly
been resorted to Of killing it, but it con-
tinues to thrive. 1t circulates about the
stomach, causing Mr.. Lemen great pain,
and at these times he vomits profusey.-
The result is TO make him very weak
The lizard will remain quiet for several
hours Mt time, and then begin his antics
apparently invigorated by his rest. Mr..
Lemen can only rest when the lizard does.
The position most conducive to rest is ly-
ing flat upon his back. The unfortunate
man is native of Montreal but has lived
in Detroit since he was 10 years old.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
A Western Fight.

At Ell Paso, ILL.,, on Monday night P. c.
Ransom, recently defeated at the munci-
pal election for Mayor, shot and killed
Walter Bullock, a lawyer and an old citi-
zen of Woodford county. Bullock was
talking to friend on west Front street,
when Ransom passed and overheard a
remark about the election. He demanded
retraction of the expression and on Bull
locks refusal, drew a revolver and shot
him through the head, heart and shoulder.
Bullock fell, gasped two or three times
and died. Ransom walked down the
street, and waited outside the bank till ar
rested. An infuriated mob followed him
TO the Jail with threats of lynching, but no
actual violence was attempted.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10

RE- hTTV'C one ANS, II Stops, 8 Set golden
~ tongue heeds only ss5. Address
DANIEL II. BEATTY Washington, N. j. 19dft-
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10
JOHN RICHEY.
MARTIN +. FORRER.

LNSTATE ENOTICE.-Noiice is hereby given
~ that letters OF administration on the estate
0i Jonn smith, late OF Carroll twp, Perry county,
Pa, deceased, have been granted to the under
signed, residing at Shermansdale. Perry Co.. Pa.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ca 70 make Immediate payment and those having
claims VIII present them duly authenticated for
CYRUS w. SMITH.
April S. ISL
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10

eE- Nine new cases of smallpox have
appeared at Adams, Mass. There has
been 81 cases there in two weeks.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10

ENSTATE NOTICE. Notice is hereby Civ.
IL en- that Letters Of Administration on the
twp, Perry county, Pa, deceased have been
granted to the undersigned. OF MillerstOwn Perry
county. Pa.
All sonslndebted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment, and those having
claims to present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
W. j. HARTER
Administrator.
April s, 1881
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-10

IySTATE ENOTICE.-Notice N is herebygiven
AZ that letters testamentaTy on the last will
and testament OF Christian FOrrer. deceased. late
OF carroll township, Perry county. Pa have been
township.
All persons indebted to said estate arerequested
70 make Immediate payment and those having
tlement
JOHN RICHEY.
MARTIN +. FORRER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17

ChiIdrens Velvet and Silk Dresses and Bonnets
Fine RuchnSs, new styles i'm Linen and Silk Hand
kerchieis, Spanish and other Laces all at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
What the 1u,eu,n auIi.,,r s,...

Mcssrs. CIuss &c Schulze, architects of the Ma
tional Museum building, have made report to the
building commission of the completion of the
building, ending with the following financial
statement: The appropriations made by Congress
are: For construction of building, S35O,eO0; for
steam-heating apparatus, $4,000; for electric
work, plumbing, &c, sl2,5OO; total S2S7, 800. Elk
penditurcs and liabilities January J. 1881: Earth
work. s., a. foundations SO 9O9G6 brickwork
S77657.aG; cutstone work, Sll 39l.I2; wrought and
caSt-iron work. 5lS,03S3S; gaiyinized-iron work.
SiTSi1S; roofing, S27 1918; concreting floors of
Offices and halls. So 065,29 north vestibule laid
with encaustie tiles. s13I20; carpenters work and
lumber SIS, O62S plastering Sl6, 49, 81 glass and
ventilatOrs, Si,722.6i painting and guzing incud-
ing material land labor, S6.6117.S9; plumbing and
drainage, sS,352.11; group OF statuary on main
gable s., 03505; miscellaneous expenses $40 3G2
construction and superintendent by the archi-
tects. $4,000: steam-heating apparatus exclusive
OF all brickwork, excavations, &c, ST., 26S-S113s0
electrical apparatus sS22 total, S2S7, 42267 OF
this SUM there has been actually expended
S3S34i9.67; liabilities under agreements S3,973 ::
balance available after meeting liabilities under
date of January /, 1881 S77.53
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
Prominent Arrivals.

Riggs-A. L. Roache, Philadelphia; General Akers.
John r. Curd, Tennessee B. Drake Smith, w. G..
Selleck, New York $500. FOrm!ey's-W. FL. Lincoln,
D. a. Goddard, Boston; T. II. Tibbles, Omaha. .....
AItingt0n-Hon. William Sharon, Nevada; s: B..
Schlessinger German Consul, Boston; ]: L. Spring,
New Hampshire; H. S. Sanford Florida; w. L.
Putnam, Portland: b. F. Ayers Chicago; A. Wool
yerton, New York. .E6bM-P: B. Delany, +.
Chicago; Andrew Clarke, Georgia; John F. Miles,
Pennsylvania 49,. HfHarGs-Hon. ]. E. Mcdonald,
Indiana; Hon. Daniel Dougherty, Philadelphia;
Augusta, Ca; W. G. Morris, Cincinnati; Orson
Adams, Baltimore; NJ. de Montfenard, NJ. de Suarez
Paris. ...... NdtiOndE-Hou. E. NJ. Boynton, New
York; Mr. c. P. Conger, Port Huron, Mich; Colonel
/ r PRICE Missouri
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
A Be.sen Excursion Party.

The Raymond excursion party which for the
past two years have annually visited the Capital
arrived here from Boston Saturday afternoon and
evening. and are quartered at Wizards the Airing
ton, and the Ebbitt. These excursions have grown
to be decidedly popular with our 'down-EaSt -
neighbors, and this year they have over a hundred
names on their list. On the occasion of their last
visit they were delighted with thcsemtropicalc char
acter of WashingtOn's climate in midwinter; but
yesterday a number of them came 20 the conclu-
sion that q little Boston weather had, by some
means, Strayed down into the latitude of the
al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
Doinss of the Dashaways.

Tallmadge Hall was filled to its utmost capacity
last night at the meeting of the Dashaway Reform
Club, president Bud" Eagleston in the chair
The platform chairs were all occupied by promin-
ent workers in the cause from different States
After prayer by Rev. c. w. DeniSon, the following
gentlemen addressed the meeting: Colonel Monies
of Ohio; Major Add d. WEIGH. of Massachusetts
G. ". p, H. B. MOuton, of the District of Column
bia; Hon. D. P Holloway. of the District of Colum
bia: J. Kirk Sheldon, OF New York; John Marks
of Ohio, aud Mr.. Charles NJ. Nye, of this city
There were as many phases of the temperance
work considered as there were speakers, a liberal
latitude being allowed each.
A mass meeting will be held to discuss Z" local
option" at Lincoln Hall on Thursday evening next
The DashaWays will consider the Same subject at
their meeting next SUNDAY evening
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
DR.. Rea Against the Papacy.

DR.. Rea resumed his lectures against the Papacy
yesterday afternoon at Masonic Temple his subject
being 1.-The Bible in the Public Schools, or Rome
the Enemy of Scripture" The lecturermantained
thathe priests and hierarchy ofthe Church ofRome,
were decided enemies of the word of God and op-
posed to its free circulation in the world for they
held that by keeping men in ignorance of the
Scriptures they could more easily hold them in
spiritual thraldOm. Before the Reformation she
kept them locked up in a dead language and
severe laws were enacted against reading them
In discussing the subject of the lecture he said the
conflict in America OIL the school question was q
vital one, and the sooner the people realize this
fact the better it would be for them 1t was not so
much the Romanist against the Protestant or the
priesthood against the Bible as was Rome against
the State, which the people of this Nation must
settle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
The sThriSfianex Ease

The examination ofwitnesses in the Christiancy
case will be resumed to-day before Examiner
Lovejoy. Several persons who resided in the same
house with Mrs. Christiancy have been summoned
derstOod as to whether Mrs Christiancy left her
home on Christmas day, 1879 The question of ali
mony will have 10 be settled probably before the
case can proceed further as the court on the 18th
of December last made an order giving the ex-
Senator until the 10Th instant to pay the alimony
of one hundred dollars per month.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
The District in Congress.

A statement signed by James G. Benet, president
and B. F. Sherman, secretary of the Citizens Gas
Light Company in support Of bill TO authorize
the company to lay gas mains and pipes was laid
before the House by the Speaker Saturday. They
say that the gas which they propose to furnish is
duced and used in New York, Brooklyn, Yonkers,
Poughkeepsie, Troy, and other cities; and that
there is room for two gas companies in Washing
value of the stock of the Washington company is
not less than $40 per share, while the nominal par
value is only SIS
The House on Saturday passed a resolution to
print $500 copies of the report of Health Oficcr
ToMnShend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
I'm Memory orLuerc.Ea Mott.

Miss Phoebe W. Couzens, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the National Woman Suf-
frage Association, has issued call foT a memorial
service on the life and character of Lucretia Mott
at Lincoln Hall tomorrow morning at ten O'Clock
The eulogy will be pronounced by Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, followed by brief tributes from Fred
Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Robert PuryiS, May
Wright Scwell, and Phoebe w. COuZens. The SER
vices will be public and it is understood that a
magnificent floral tribute will be presented in ap-
probation of the memory of this remarkable
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
Theatre COInique.

The success of Ella Mays Blondes last week was
so great us to secure their Encouragement for this
week. and there will probably be u repetition OF
the large audiences of last week. Among the new
faces will be Richardson and Young Bolton and
Bradford the Love Sisters, Frank d. Carr John
FentOn, Mctiill and Ryland, and Sam Martin. Jake
Budd will also appear this week in his great and
laughable sketch, "a Big Mistake" Those who
fail 10 attend this week will certainly make big
m 10 o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
The Archbishop at s.. patriek;s Church,

Archbishop Gibbons delivered highly eloquent
sermon at the eleven o'clock service at ST. Patricks
Church yesterday. His theme was, THE Sacred
Name of Jesus At the conclusion of his sermon
he made powerful appeal to the congregation
i'll behalf of the poor of the city, who under the
charge OF the ST. Vincent de Paul Society, which
WAS EhnrallN reSnOnded 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
The Weafher To-DnY.

For the Middle atlantic States, incudingde District o.
Columbia slightly mariner and partly cloudy tpeatr.
light in The northern portions, Joored during tS
night by slightly cold t0est TO northwest tcds ana std-
ti0ndry or rising barometer.
The thermometrie readings yesterday were as
follows: a. m, 18o: II a. m, 24o; p. m, 30;
p. m, 30: 9 p. m, $40; IL p. m, 900. Maximum,
30; minimum, ITO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
Ahnnr,g Hall

The success of the Spanish Students, under the
direction of Senior Curti, at Abners, has been so
marked that they will remain during the present
week. Their guitar playing is revelation in the
power and music of that instrument, and the loud
applause which they nightly receive is fully
mcrted
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17

On Monday. January 81 the Commonwealth Dis
tribution Company will hold the twenty-eighth Of
its series of popular drawing at Maeauleys Thea
tre Louisville KY on which occasion its attrac-
tive scheme of prizes aggregating 81 400 will
be distributed among its patrons. The wide
spread popularity which this institution has ac-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-17
National WOman'S Suffrage Association
will assemble at

will assemble at
LINCOLN HALL on the 18th and 18th of January.
The following delegates and speakers have indicated
their Intention be present and to participate in the
deliberations of tie convention, viz Elizabeth Cady
Stanton Susan y. Anthony Matilda JOslyn Gage,
Lily DevereuX Blake, Mary A Stuart. Phebe w.
Couzens Edward VI. Davis, Robert Purvis Frederick
Douglass, Clemence = LOzer. Rachel e. Foster,
Thomas \. Bland VI. D., Emily Thornton Charles.
Charlotte J. GOdbe. Martha Mcclellan Brown, NJ.
Cora Bland, Marilla VI. Kicker, Jane II. Spofford,
May Wright Thompson, Jessie Waite. and E. F.
Wade.
Sessions st 10 o'clock a. M. go and 75O o'clock p.
First morning session free All other sessions, 10
cents.
BELVA A. LOCKWOOD.
ELLEN II. SHELDON. Nice-Presdent, ID. G.
al S.fnIen f.Ir