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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
A wEATHER ?

There has been a good deal of merri-
ment at one time and another at the ex.
pense Of Vennor. the Canadian weather
prophet. but he has the laugh all to him
self this year. His various prognostica-
tions in regard to the climatic changes to
be anticipated have since January last
beer verified n after the other with sur.
prising regularity, and with results which
can hardly have been satisfactory to any
n but the prophet himself. He an
nounced the sudden access of hot weather
which set all the East perspiring and
complaining a few weeks since, and those
who read his almanac were forewarned Of
the very remarkable meteorological evo
luton which has taken place since then.
1t may have been all luck. but anvbow
derision is NO longer in order.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
STARVATION IN LONDON.

1t appears from the Coroner's returns
that no fewer than 100 persons died in
London last year from the effects of
starvation. The number is not great in
comparison with the vast population of
that city, but in view of the elaborate
provisions made by the English law for
the relief Of the destitute, it is surpris-
ingly large. 1t is not due to any lack of
generosity, for the Londoners subscribe
immense sums of money every year to all
varieties of charitable work, but much
Of the money thus subscribed goes to
waste owing to the lack of the ~organiza-
ton necessary to make it effective, most
of the almsgiving being done in such a
promiscuous. haphazard way that it
mainly inures to the benefit of the unde.
serving.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
LORD ROSCOE, MARQUIS DE
CONKLING.

Will my Lord Roscoe be returned to
the dignified body from which he has SO
recently resigned? is a question which
the people of the United States are now
asking. The answer is a difficult one,
the problem not easily solved. A few
DAYS ago it looked as though he certainly
would be, and that his power politically
in New York was almost omnipotent.
The latest news from there. however,
leaves the matter in much doubt, and
time can only determine it. That he has
a mortgage on or owns the people of the
State he represents, one cannot see; or,
if he ever had any claim founded on
solid merit, we have not been able to dis
cover it. He has ability, that we do not
deny; but that his ability is commensur-
ate with his self-importance, we do deny,
and that most emphatically. Will his
friends or admirers point to one act of
great craftsmanship, one great measure
of his, which will hand his name down
to posterity Will his ability, his learn
ing and eloquence compare with many OF
his contemporaries ? AS a lawyer, will he
compare with Thurman or Edmunds?
AS a financier, with Chase or Sherman ?
In learning, with Garfield or Sumner?
In eloquence, with Blaine or Trumbull?
These questions must be answered in the
negative by the candid, even though they
be friends or enemies.
How then is it possible for him to have
assumed the naughty bearing, the AFRO
CANT air, the dominant and domineering
demeanor that he has; and how it has
been quietly yielded to him, is a matter
that is hard to be understood by an un-
prejudiced observer. We believe that it
is from a force of will by an arrogant as
sumption, an assuming with but little
merit of the front of Jove himself, and
from no vast intellectual superiority, no
great learning; and we will venture to
add, with nc sublime patriotism. He is
a politician; he has taken upon himself
a lofty, lordly air, and virtually said by
his acts throughout his public life, II
am Sir Oracle, and when | speak let no
dog bark" One might suppose from the
tempest in a teapot which his resignation
produced, that the wheels of Govern
ment would be stopped; the progress of
nations retarded; nay more, that the very
heavens would be hung with black; but
no such dire results have followed, and
no war, pestilence or famine has resulted
from his august descent. He may retire
to private life and practice law Tor build
fence as Hayes is doing), and yet we
think the American nation will survive,
the sun shine as usual, and the rains fall
upon the just and the unjust, and time
and harvest come and go; there will be
marrying and giving in marriage, and at
last:
" Imperial Roscoe, dead and turned to clay.
May stop 3 hole to keep the win away"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
RETRIBUTTOW

The st. Louis Globe Democrat (Rep,)
snappishly exclaims, Zone of these
days the Republicans may elect a Presi.
dent who will not give them cause to
regret their action within a month after
his inauguration. We have been badly
fooled twice, bat still we live in hopes"
Well. it is dirty business to steal one
Presidency and eorruptly purchase an.
other. Retribution appears to have set
in with a vengeance.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
THE LIGHTNING CALCULATOR.

The statistical iend appears to have
broken loose again, and now comes out
with the startling statement that the
number of postal cards required by the
department under the contract ending
June 30, 1881, would require three men
over 60 years to count them singly, work.
ing ten hours every day in the year, and
counting 80 a minute; and again. if the
two billion cards could be placed end to
end, they would extend q distance of
l64, 900 miles, or more than six times the
circumference Of the earth. We saw a
statement recently about a postal card
that went all around the world. but that
must have been an extra large one. Will
the statistical iend put ON his consider
ing cap and demonstrate the length and
breadth of that particular postal card?
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29

The Reno Gazette says that Maggie E.
English, the poor creature who has haunted
the depot waiting-room for over a week,
has been taken in charge by Rev. W. R.
Jenvey. She is in good hands with Mrs.
Biggs, and Mr.. Jenvey will see that she
has treatment which will tend to restore
her health. He will also keep her in view
until some proper provision can be made
for the poor creatures welfare. Alone
yesterday, she has a friend to-day.
Pride occasionally gets q fall. Conkling
must feel very "'small" at the estimate
which he finds placed upon himself alike
by Democrats and Republicans.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
OVER H WATER.

Comforting with the ONT
cials ~ Dublin CastIe-A Serious
Array at Mitcheltown, ON Account
of the Eviction OF Five Tenants
A Determined Resistance by the
P~eeple-Ten Thousand People As
semble I'm Less than an Hour
Missels Thrown at the Sheriff
and His Assfstants-The Work OF
Eviction stopped.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29

THE LAND COMMIssIONERsHIP.
A Washington dispatch states that
Gen. J. A. Williamson, Commissioner Of
. General Land Office, has resigned
Tor the purpose Of taking a more luera.
tive position.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29
NEW TO-DAY.
Attention., Hooks & KlickS F!

A A MEETING OF THE HOOKS AND
IA Knicks on the evening of the 25th in
slant, it was resolved that the Secretary should
notify all members of the Companies to attend
at the Companies Hose House at 10 O'Clock A.
M, on the 30th Monday to prepare to join In
the observance Of Decoration Day.
my2o 1t AL FITZGERALD. Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-05-29

KNOXVILLE (Tenn.), May 2S.-Jim Ba-
ker shot and killed Alex. Osborn and the
two Ryner boys, and MORALLY wounded
another man, nam unknown, at OSBORNE
Stapleton killed Sam Kilgars ct Mickells-
willie the same day.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

outward from the middle to form a
sucker-like organ, beautifully adapted
for licking up fluids, and for scratching
solid matters also. This fan like end is
supported on a firm tubular framework,
acting as a set of springs to open and
shut the fans. whilst the microscope
shows us that this structure is really
like file or rasp in its nature. We can
understand, then, readily enough how
such a muscular organ can be used for
the purposes of fly nourishment. When,
after a summer of flies, the morocco
covers of our books and the finely pol
ished surfaces of our furniture are
scratched and eroded, we can readily
appreciate the cause of the damage.
With this file it wages war even on our
selves. For, as a famous authority on
insects remarks, it is by its means that
the fly "teases us in the heat of sum-
mer, when it alights on the hand or face
to sip the perspration as it exudes from
and is condensed upon the skin"
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
Fashion Notes.

Silk bonnets are in high favor and
are made to match the toilet.
The shooting jacket now so popular
is becoming only to slender figures.
Plush will be used upon spring CO.'S
tunes of cheviot, cloth and cashmere.
Uncut velvet in changeable colors
will be used this season as dress trim
ming.
Henry II. toques of plush or velvet
are favorite hats both in Paris and Lon
don.
The corsage bows of satin to be worn
at the left side of the belt have reached
absurd dimensions.
Embroidery and hemstitching in the
highest styles of decorative art are now
applied to table linen.
The old-fashloned flowing sleeves of
lace are again popular The wide direct
oire collars are worn with them.
Dove-colored silk stockings embroid-
cred in colors to match the toilet are
the very latest novelties in French ho-
siery.
Egyptian scarabees and South Amer
lean beetles have been supplanted by
locusts and Texas tarantulas formed of
gold and enamel inlaid with imitation
Jewels.
Bridesmaids wear short wells of white
silk tulle, and shoulder capes, and
dainty mouchoff muffs, formed entirely
of white flowers, and edged with frills
of rich lace
Chenille flowers and foliage are very
fashionable; they are used for coif'ures
and the trimming of bonnets, and are
especially pretty and effective when
twisted among the braids and coils of
the hair.
Brocaded and plaided Surah is much
used for brides on spring bonnets. A
pair of these broad scarfs like strings,
with an Alsacian bow on the crown of
the hat, is all the trimming that is need
ed to transform winter bonnet into a
bright-looking head-dress suitable to
wear until the June breezes blow
The Louis XIV. coat basques for street
wear will continue in favor. The mate
rial for these coats is generally of black
embossed velvet, as they can then be
worn over skirts of every description
The coat requires very little garniture
except the buttons, which must be very
handsome N Y. Post.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
Canker in the Foot.

Remove all diseased and detached
parts of the frog, without starting the
blood. Then apply shoe. to keep the
sore parts from contact with the ground.
The shoe should not be drawn too tight.
The disease is of an obstinate nature,
and requires patience and perseverance
in its treatment, and requires often
months of attendance, and must be at
tended until the last vestige of disease
has disappeared, Or else it will start
again, The following remedy may be
used: Put into an earthen dish or iron
pan, four ounces of tar. and add thereto
one dram of nitric acid. Stir it briskly
with a small fattened stick of wood.
The mixture of the two ingredients
causes considerable heat to be evolved,
and while yet hot, portion of the MKT
ure should be spread carefully over the
diSeas d surface. The lnarts should than
be covered with some loose tow or oak
um, which should be held in place by a
few splinters of wood, placed across the
sole, and the ends of which should be
adjusted between the hoof and the shoe.
The application should be renewed reg
ularly every other day, but the mixture
need not be hot every time. The hOof
should be pared regularly every month,
and the shoe reset. The horse should
be kept on clean, dry and well bedded
floor, and ought to go loose in box
stall. Western Rural,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
Reaeued from neafh-

William ], Coughlan, of SomerVille, Masa,
SAYS: "In the fall of 1876 was taken with Q
Uiolea blcedingof the lungs, followed BY a severe
cough, ] was admitted to the City Hospital.
While there the doctors said had holefn my
lett lung as big as shalf dollar. gave uphope,
but a friend told me of DR.. WIN. HALLS BAL
SAM FOR THE LUNGS. / got bottle, when 70
my surprise commenced to feel better, and to-
day | feel In better spirits than IhaYe the past
three years. Iwrite this hoping that every one
afflicted with Diseased Lungs will take DR. WN.
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be con-
Yinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.o
Also asure remedy for Colds, Coughs, and all
Chest and Lung Diseases. Sold by druggists
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
The New Spring Dodge.

she was looking Oub Vi JH6 NluuON
when he entered the yard and she said
to herself that he might ring the bell
until he was tired, for she didn't want
to buy any soap and had nothing for
tramps. He rang and rang, and, after
the seventh or eighth peal she went to
the door to bless him.
This is the greatest piece OF impu-
dence ever saw" she exclaimed as she
pulled the door open.
He smiled. He lifted his hat and
smiled again. He had poor clothes
and hungry look, but there was some
thing captivating in his smile.
"Well?" she queried, as heheld the
door.
"My errand is very pleasant one,
and yet | feel somewhat embarrassed in
making it known"
IF you have any bills to collect you
must call when my husband is in," she
observed.
Bills, oh, no. Madam, you have
perhaps noticed in the papers that a
book entitled: Prominent Women of
Michigan is soon to be published?"
"I-I-y-e. | thinkso"
"Well, il is to be illustrated with
engravings of 100 striking faces. My
instructions are not to look for beauty
so much as for marked expression of
deep thought. Twas instructed to call
here and ask you if you would permit
the publishers to publish your wood-cut
in the forthcoming book"
"Who could have sent youP"
81 dare not tell. Yours is to be
published on the first page, and only
nine more will be taken from the city"
"And what's the charger
Nothing. If you want the book
you will have to pay two dollars, but
you are not asked to take it"
81 can't see why they should have
selected me-"
beg pardon, ma'an, but yours is
very striking face. 1t portrays an
expression of strength of character l
never saw equaled Many ladies have
offered me as high as ten dollars to put
them in the book, but we cannot 60 out
side of our selection"
81 can't give you decided answer
to-day" she said, after thinkingit over.
"Perhaps my husband will object. You
may call again tomorrow, and you will
please accept this for your trouble
Liberality as well as strength of
character" he chuckled, as he pocketed
the bill. every well; will call at this
hour tomorrow.
That was two weeks ago, but the
woman is not expecting him. She has
learned from her husband that this is
a cold world, and that Gulliver's Trav-
els will be sent to all subscribers for
the prominent women book. Detroit
Free Press.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
Facts About Rheuma atlsm.

Mrs. General Sherman SAYS II have fire.
quently purchased Durang's Rheumatic Rem
edy for friends suffering with rheumatism,
and in every instance it worked like magic" !"
General Logan, United States senator,
writes: "Some years ago l was troubled
more or less with rheumatism, and have been
a great sufferer in the last year with same
disease. l began to take Durang's Rheu-
matte Remedy, and am satisfied that have
been cured by its use. recommend it to all
sufferers
Hon. John Cessna late member of Con-
gress from Pennsylvania, writes; sin the
space of twelve hours my rheumatism was
gone, having taken three doses Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy, My brother, of Bed
ford, Pennsylvania, was cured by similar
amount"
1t absolutely cures when everything else
fails. Sold by every Druggist. Send for
free pamphlet to R. X. Helphenstine, Wash
ington, D. c.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
A Fly'S Mouth.

No part of fly structure is more won
derful than the mouth. Watch a COM
mon fly ahght on piece Of sugar
From the under surface of the head,
apparently, is unfolded a long organ
looking very like an additional leg; and
with this the fly scrapes the sugar, licks
up the cream, spoliates the jam and
effects destruction in other and varied
ways. To understand what the organ
in question is, let US briefly glance at
the typical structure of the insect mouth.
Four sets of organs or appendages COM
pose the "mouth." There is first an
upper lip, then a pair of large jaws,
then a pair of lesser jaws-forming a
tube or tongue in butterfies-an last
of all lower lip. In beetle the chief
mouth organs are the greater and lesser
jaws, whilst in bee or wasp the jaws
are also well developed for the work of
the hive, but the under lip forms a
tongue" Wherewith the bee sucks up
honey from the flowers, Now in the
fly the mouth parts are OF modified ma
ture. Speaking generally, the "jaws" ="
are represented by small bristle like
organs, and the upper lip Is developed;
but it is the labium, or under Lip. which
comes to the front in the development
of the tiy's mouth. Here it forms, as in
the bees, the chief organ of nutrition.
1t is the under lip which we see un-
folded from beneath the head when the
fly attacks the sugar. And when we
place this organ beneath the microscope
we can readily discover the secret of its
service.
The tongue as we may term the
under lip, consists of a stalk highly
movable and muscular, at the end of
which couple of broad leaves expand
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
[Mondovi wis.,, Buffalo Co. Herald.]

Mr.. w. H, H. Amidon, one Of the first set
tiers in the town Of Chinatown, Wis, and
one of the most industrious and hard-work-
ing men in the county, has been very severely
troubled with rheumatic pains during the past
few years, 80 much at times that he was dis
abled from performing manual labor Learn
ing of the wonderful cures effected by the
use of St. Jacobs Oil he procured few bot
ties and experienced immediate relief. Many
others of our acquaintances have used it and
express themselves as highly gratifed with
the relief it has afforded them. This king Of
medicines can be bought everywhere.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
A Pomo dispatcb saws. Tine

"A Rome dispatch says: The rol'c
recently ordered the Cardinal Vicar to
institute a strict inquiry into the sacri-
iegious traffic in spurious relics. The
Cardinal Vicar accordingly has ad-
dressed a circular to the Catholic adj
ministrators through the world, intimat-
ing that no bodies have been taken from
the catacombS for thirty years, and warn
ing them against impostors. Entire
astrological specimens, purpOrting tc be
the remains of early Christian martyrs
freshly dug from the catacOmbs in Rome,
have been shipped to America.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

Glass manufacture is making Won
derful strides in Ohio. Last year there
were five new works erected; this year
there will probably be as many more.
At present there are at least nineteen
firms in that State engaged in the max
ing of glass, and they use about 292
pots and employ more than 2,052 men,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

The newspapers have described
fully the rigors and hardships of the
Western winter, but the most pal pable
illustration of what the snnw-driftS have
accomplished in the way of blockades is
furnished by the Sioux Valley (Dak.)
Ne,CS in its addition for March IA.
Paper ran out, but invention came in,
and the result is an excellent impression
On white cotton cloth
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

Mr.. Vennor says that spring will
'oe fairly early, hot and dry, and the
midsummer cool and wet. The autumn
promises to be open, dry and fine.
There is likely to be great deal of
sickness during the year, but the weather
except in Il few isolated sections
will be fayorahln y ,,Ir-
suits. The winter of 1882 bids fair to
oe open and generally mild, with but
Iew, and those short lived, storm pc
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

"A young woman, near Greene, Butler
County, Mimi, while making cake,
broke an egg which contained a snake
seven inches long and about the size OF
pipe-stem,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

How NEAR akin laughter is to tears was
shown when Rubens, with single stroke OF
his brush turned laughing child in paint
ing to one crying; and our mothers, without
be n great painters, have often brou ht us,
i'll like manner, from JOY to griel by single
stroke.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

--Br. Foote's Health Monthly for April
says that linseed oil is the best sub
stance to coat eggs with for the purpose
OF preserving them and preventing the
evaporation OF their watery elements,
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

Three fourths of the lettuce and
roses forced in lighthouses in the vicin-
ity of Boston are sent to New York.
Boston gardeners excel gardeners in
New York and vicinity in forcing plants,
the atmosphere being clearer and the
sun brighter.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

AN Englishman who went to see an Irsh
friend knocked at the street door and asked:
"Does Mr. McGu re live hereW He does,
sorr; but he's deadp "When did he die"
"If he'd we'd till Tomorrow was the r :
sponse, he'd have been dead fortnight" "
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12
A Grent Enterprise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company
is one OF Rochester's greatest business enter
prises. Their Hoo Bitters have reached a sale
beyond all precedent, having from their in
trinsic value found their way into almost
every household in the land. .-Graphic.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

sAYs an English physician: "The uncer
tainty of meal-taking brings with it cray ng
for stimulants.n That's the way it is with
the tramp. He's uncertain about his meals,
and always Graves stimulants.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

A BRIGHT little three-year-old, while her
mother was trying to get her to sleep, be-
came interested in some outside noise. She
wa, told that it was caused by cricket when
she sagelv observed; Mamma, | think be
ouVht to be oiled.n
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

1t is stated that the widow of Alex
ander u: Cutler, of Norwich, Conn, one
es tse victims of the Narragan,ett dis
aster, has been unable to obtain an in
surance of several thousand dollars upon
nis HE because his BODY can not be
found. WILL 0' NC
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

The wise ones say that nothing Is
so hard to bear as prosperity; but most
men would like to engage in some hard
work of that description just to have Il
practical illustration of the adage.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

PERSONS suffering from any deformity
or in need of the latest improved apparatus
for Spinal Curvature, ETC., should corre-
spond with A. M. Leslie & Co., 3l9 n Fifth
St., st. Louis. "An old and reliable house."
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

"A meeting to raise funds for the
education of Indian children was held
recently in New York, at which ad-
dresses were made by Carl Schurz,
General Miles, and Bishop Whipple.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

Mr.. JOHN MILLER, of 81 West Fifth street,
tells us that he was cured by the use Of St.
Jacobs Oil OF complicated case Of rheuma-
tism of ten years. standing.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

IT is not pleasant to have the barber's a.
prentice practicng upon you, lay open your
chee with two-inch cash, and then follow
the cut with the CHEEKY remark: 'Skin's very
trntrr sir.n 1t is not pleasant. We don't
kduw what it is but it isn't pleasant.-Bar-
GHgt0a HdWkegs.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

OF a miserly man somebody wrote
His head gave way, but his hand never
did. His brain softened, but mis- hear
,,ou3lnt.
Sharp County record., 1881-05-12

JOHNNY" said his father as the boy
took the primal biscuit from the plate, don't
you know that it is impolite to helo yoursei
before your eldersp "Why, pa, mother tod
me 10 help myself before yOu.n "What do
you mean!n asked his father, while his mothe
looked up with astonishment depicted IN
every 'cature. why, l heard moth i t"ii
Aunt Hannah that she hoped Wouldn't take
after YOU, and so | thought I'd take my bis
cult first. t.n-Boston transcript.