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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-30
Golden Circle u

The stamps commenced dropping on the ore
at tho new mill of the company, No. III Com.
mercial street, at o'clock Thursday evening"
and have kept their merry dance almost with
out cessation to the present time. The ma.
chinery is working splendidly. The prospect
is most flattering to the directors, as they have
the utmost confidence in Mr.. w. l. Smart, the
mining expert who has charge of the trial, and
Mr.. r. B. King, the regularly elected Super
intendent of the mill. The public will be ad-
mitted to witness the operation of the works
from O'Clock until p. m. today, after which
the mill will be closed to all visitors until the
trial run is completed
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Forty years experience of

Forty years experience OF an Old
Nurse. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. 1t relieves the child from pain
cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in the
bowels, and wind-colic. By giving health to
the child it rests the mother. Price Twenty
five Cents bottle. noy27SMW&w6mo
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The Second District Greenbackers

The Greenbackers of the Second District
had a conference in Auburn, Thursday, and
appointed a committee to call a convention to
nominate candidate for Congress. 1t was de-
cded to act independently of the Democrats,
the feeling seeming to be that the Democracy
nominated.
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The Citizens, Relief Society.

The Citizens Relief Society held its regular
monthly meeting in the Aldermen's Room last
evening. A number of new members were ad-
mitted and fourteen applications received to
come before the next meeting. The treasurer
reported balance of S4.620.15 in his hands
The society is in a remarkably fourishing
condition, no death having occurred in the
society formore than three months.
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Superior Court.

BEFORE JUDGE B0NNEY.
FRIDAY The case of Chapman VS.. Merrill, as
signed for trial to-day, defaulted the defendant
and his C 3unsel failing to appear.
The jury were excused until next Thursday after
noon at three o'clock.
To-Day Saturday will be devoted to the hearing
Of trustee disclosures and motions.
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Municipal Court,

bhfoliE JUDGE KNIGHT.
FRIDAl.-Plant S. Millett. Intoxication. Fined
SIS and costs.
Charles WEIGH. Playing ball on street. Fined 81
and costs. Paid.
Arthur ID. Hamlin, Larceny. Discharged
Timothy oHearn. Search and seizure Fined 500
and costs. Appealed.
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Supreme Judicial Court

VIRGIN j.. PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-State VS.. Western Union Telegraph Co.
This is a suit brought to recover the tax assessed
upon the company by the state tax of 1880. The
company claim that the tax assessed is double what
it should be. The hearing had to certify the
case up to the law court. Testimony in.
Cleayes, Atty Gems. G. Strout. Bakers.
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Il. y. BAILEY & Co. win sell this morning
at III O'Clock, at mart on Plum street, 10 or 70
horses-drivers and workers-also new and
second-hand carriages, consisting of open-.op
ouggies' phae tons, beach wagons, &c., also ten
new harnesses in gilt and nickel trimmings.
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WITH It. I have no conf

Sam DELIGHTED WITH IT have no conf
dence in the colorless extracts. A pure article
was greatly needed" says DR.. j. j. YOULIN,
President jersey City, N. j. Board of Health
and Vital Statistics) Of the Liebig Coz Ami
Gated Extract of Witch Hazel. Cures Painful
Periods, Leucorrhoea, Female Weakness, Ex-
hausting Flows, Sore Breasts, and quickly re-
lieves pains of any kinds. Beware of Coun-
terfeitS.
Sold in fifty cents and dollar Sizes
APPS TTS&w
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A POSITIVE AND SAFE REMEDY in all Kid.
ney troubles, Diseases of the Urinary Organs,
Female Complaints is found in DIR. Bull
LOCKS KIDNEY REMEDY, "NE.
PHRETICUM." 1t is not only strongly recon-
mended. but bears the fullest test in all trials
There need be no hesitation in its use, as it is
purely vegetable and safe in all cases.
ap30-S&W
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e CUMBERLAND COUNTY
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
cOlored.
OXFORD COUNTY.
T@-4z
Advantages of Life Insurance.

On the 18th day of August last Mr.. W. D.
Little, agent of the Mutual Life Insurance Co.
of New York, issued policy for $4,000 on the
life of well known citizen of a neighborine
town, who died in January last. A check
for $3,OO4 has today been delivered to his
family in payment of said polio Y.
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Personal.

Mantons Marble and wife of New York are
spending a few days in town as guests of Hon.
L. D. NJ. Sweat.
1t is rumored that Rev. Edward Y. Hincks,
pastor of State St. Church, has rendered his
resignation, and that the letter will be read at
the church tomorrow. 1t is rumored that Mr..
Hincks will go to Germany and engage in
study to prepare for professorship.
Mrs. Hughes-not Huse-who was so badly
burned the other day died at thu hospital
Wednesday from the effect of her injuries.
Rev DR.. Seward, the new pastor of Ply
mouth church, is in the city and stopping at
the United States Hotel He will officiate at
the church tomorrow
Mrs. Annie L., wife of Col. G. NJ. Atwood
died very suddenly Thursday evening, at her
residence on Pleasant street, Maiden, Mass,
of Bright's disease of the kidneys, at the age of
50 years. During her residence in that town,
the deceased had gained many intimate friends,
both in and out of church circles. She was a
member of st. Pauls Episcopal church, and
also connected with the Womens Relief Corps
No. 6, having held several offices in that organ
iZation. The funeral services took place from
the residence yesterday afternoon at 400
o'clock. The remains will be taken to Gardi-
ner, her former residence, to-day for interment
At the annual meeting of the New England
Cotton Manufacturers Association, W. F.
Gouldng, Esq, of Lewiston, and J. w. Dan
ielson, Esq, of Providence formerly of Lewis.
ton, were elected Vice Presidents.
Mrs. Mary E. Motley died in Deering, yes
terday, aged 30 years.
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Failures.

- The creditors of Josiah Bruce, lumber deal
er, Somesville, viii get only light dividend
Affairs are being adjusted in insolvency.
A. Ii. Ridley, grocer, Brunswick, is CON-
promising with his creditors at 30 cents on 81.
E. X. Adams, dealer in groceries, &C., Uni.
ty, Is settling in insolvency.
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CITY AND VICINITY,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES..
Ladies' cloths-Rines Bros.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Merry.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Charles Gusts g. Co...
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Clothing-Allen q Co.
Buy your spiDg hat-Merry.
80 to-Atwood g. Wentworth.
Nens-Brown.
Iced. W. Clark & Co.
Notice is hereby given
Try loaf Blake's Bakery.
For sale or to let-M. G. Palmer.
settlers for ssle-Frank Haskell
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OUR stock of Passementeries, Ornaments.
Girdles, Balls, Fringes, Buttons, Spanish and
French Laces, is now complete. We have all
the novelties in White Laces, Lace Ties and
Linen Goods, the new Mercedes Parasols, and
Folding Carriage Parasols. In Kid and Lisle
Gloves, Hosiery and Corsets we guarantee
perfect fi's and the best quality goods
ap2S-d3t HI. 1. NELSON & Co.
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RAIN UMBRELLAs.-If you want good, re-
liable Umbrella and at the lowest price, 60 to
493 Congress St, Charles Gusts s. Co.
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The Seamen's Bethel.

1t is worthy of note that so much is done for
the welfare of the seafaring class who frequent
this port Besides other work done at the
Seamen's Bethel, a very large quantity of
reading is placed on shipboard. Thirteen Ii
braries have been made up and sent out this
spring containing more than 200 volumes,
loaned free of cost to the recipients This
brings the number sent out at this port up to
3o1. During the past year over 1900 packages
of papers, magazines, &C., have been put into
the hands of the sailors. These packages con.
tain from five to twenty different papers,
closely tied up, so that they can be safely han
died. This amount of reading represents
great deal of thoughtful benevoence on the
part of our citizens. They have come from
many home in town and out. There is need
of more than arc at the command of the chap
lain at the present time. We earnestly request
those interested in benevolent work to gather
the back numbers of such literature as is not
placed on file and send word by postal or other
wise to Rev. f. Southworth, 10S Newbury St.,
who will gladly call for them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-30

LADi'ls looking for the New Russian Blue in
Dress Goods will find good assortment at
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft's.
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EASTMAN Bros. & BANCROFT have Extra
Bargains in Cloth Jackets at from $500 to
500 Also a line of Chlldren's Kilt Suits.
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LAuNDRY.-Charles Gusts & Co., now send
more Collars and Cuffs to Troy, N. than
ever before. Why isit so? Because their
work is much better than can be had else
where. ap3O.2t
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MEMS Summer Under Wear. The best
goods, the largest stock and the lowest prices,
at Charles Gusts & Co.'s, 493 Congress st.
ap3O-2t
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Settlers For Sale.

o,ETrER pups sired by I. B. Davis dog, out Of
bitch sired by Ethan Allins' "Ginx
Ritcb received an II. C. at Boston dog show. As
good as the best. Address, FRANK Haskell
Saccarappa, Maine sPioou''
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In nothing should one be more careful
than in the selection OF cosmetics j. g. E.
ATKINsoN's Milk of White Roses, while harm
less and delightfully."- perfumed, is one of the
most effective. ap27W&S
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Mr.. VIM. G. Bower, of Machias, is making
plan and specification of church for the
Baptist society at Harrington, the building to
cost, when competed, about $500. The socie-
ty lost their church by fire last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-30

SMALL lot Fancy Hosiery which we have
been selling for so and 70 cents will be closed
cut to-day at % cents.
ap29d2t OWEN, MOORE &Co
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:. 1000 yards Fancy Ribbons to be closed out
at cents per yard opened to-day.
ap29d2t OWEN. MOORE & Co.
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ONE hundred dozen Gents Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs will be offered this morning at
I2l cents each.
ap29d2t OWEN. MooRE g. Co
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FANCY Shirts in New and Beautiful Pat
terms. Charles Gusts & Co. ap30-2t
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Small Farm at Auction.

~ celebrated Centennial and Kicker Springs con-
tanning thirty of light land, and five acres
of grass land productive any in town, wood suffi
cient for the place. and can be taken off at any time
of year; small thrifty young orchard in bearing
condition; story and half house and out buildings.
The former homestead of the late Charles Grant.
Said farm will be sold at public auction, on SAL
URDAY, the IA day of May next, at o'clock p. IN.
with or without the grass land as may be desired.
ANY person in want of a small, pleasant, quiet
country home at a small figure, would do well to
examine the above described premises.
property, by applying to JOHN M. DOLLEY,
or JACOB CLARK
Gray, April 9th, 1881. ap30eod5t.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN coUN TY,


1t was reported Thursday that Mr.. George
Foster, of Lisbon Falls, injured in the railroad
accident, could not live more than twelve
hours.
About o'clock Monday morning the house
of John Leavtt, at East Poland, took fire
from the breaking of lighted lamp and was
burned. Mr.. Leavitt with the assistance of
his neighbors. saved a part of his goods.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. W. W. Bligord, boot and shoe dealer Of
Brunswick, left town suddenly on the mid
night train Sunday night, taking his family
and some personal effects, leaving several cred
itors in the lurch.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
During the past year there have been at the
Eastern Branch, Togus, 1891 soldiers and sail
ors who have received care and aid the aver
age number during the year was 1875. Oh
those receiving aid nine belonged to the regu-
lar and 1882 to the volunteer service. OF this
number two were disabled in the war of 1872
five in the Mexican war and 1884 in the war OF
the rebellion. OF the whole number one is
colored
OXFORD COUNTY.
j. Winslow Jones offers as a premium to the
farmers of Buckfeld and vicinity, $40 for the
best acre OF sweet corn, $25 for second best
and SIS for third best.
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l. .. u. L.
Oak Lodge, L. o. G. T., elected the following
officers last evening:
w. G. T-W. H. Pearson.
w. Y. T.-Lilla Riggs.
w. r. 81. G. Eldredge.
w. +. Sc. Macone
w. st J.Riggs
w. C.-Mrs. o. w. Wildes.
W. MI. M. Mitchell.
w. d. Many Facey.
w. !: G.-Mrs. e. NJ Whitman.
w. o. Go. E. Facey
w. r. S.-Lzzie William.
w. l.. S.-Maggie Durgin.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that Il
AIDE, late of Portland,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the
~ subscriber has been duly appointed and taken
upon himself the trust of Administrator of the es
tate of
ANN McQUADE, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased, are re-
ouired to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted
to said estate called upon to make pay
ment to
WILLIAM II. LOONEY, Administrator.
Portland, April GOTH 1881. ap30d1aw3wS'
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The Baptist church at Wells has succeedeJ
for some time WV ~
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.
THE GROVE HOUSE,

At the Orchard Beach Camp Ground, containing
% sleeping rooms large dining room, Kitchens &c;
Also to let the Fruit kesfnurant on SAID
suaHttf NJ. G. PALMER.
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PEARL Derby, low stiff Hats Merry, halter
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GET one of Merry, the hatters. LIGHT Hats.
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CHILDREN's fancy Hats at Merr

New Silk Hats $3.50. MERRY, the halter
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PORTLAND DISTRIC.

Presiding Elder Jaques, in his report of the
Portland district, recognises with gratitude the
courtesy and kindesS he has received from pas
tors and people. His salary for the four wears
in which he has held his office has been paid
in full, with surplus, the small deficiency at
some points having been more than made up
by the overpayment at others. AS now consti-
tuted the District embraces fOrty-three paste
raj charges, two of which have been supplied
by local preachers, and one by supernumera-
~ minister of the Conference. One minister
was prevented by circumstances from TAX
ing the charge assigned him and the vacancy
was filled by neighboring minister. During
the year Rev. Messrs. Comstock of Woodford' S
son of ill-health and Rev. Messrs l.. NJ Vail
and Lufkn have died. The roll at present
contains the name of only one minister in the
effective ranks whose ministry antedates that
of the Presiding Elder. The year has not
been marked by any extensive revivals al
though at several points a considerable num-
Der have professed conversion and nearly every
church has been strengthened at least by ad-
ditons.
The financial condition of the churches has
been greatly improved during the Quadren-
mum. Parsonages valued respectively at
$500 and $500 have been erected at Cornish
and Fryeburg and houses of worship valued at
S27 900 in the aggregate have taken the place
OF dilapidated structures at Kittery, Saco and
Gorham In addition to these small chapel
is III process OF construction at East Saco and
measures are in good state of forwardness for
the immediate construction of churches at
Knightville and Woodfords to cost respective
$1,000 and $4,000. The entire expense of
building and improving church property has
been So, 600; indebtedness cancelled, SIS, 900,
and pledges largely secured by note and paya-
BILE within the current civil year are in hand to
the amount of at least $4,000 for canceling
additional indebtedness. The Presiding Elder
chides the pastors mildly for the anxiety they
have manifested concerning their coming APP
pointments The Presiding Elder renews his
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The illness of Chaplain McCabe, who was
advertised to speak on church extension. rem
dered change in the programme necessary,
and DR.. A. Lowry delivered his very interest
ing lecture on the "History of the doctrine of
holiness" The audience, which filled the
church in every part, was entertained and
profted by this able address.
Chaplain McCabe is expected today, and will
probably speak on his favoritc theme Sunday
evening, though it canno. be stated with GER
tanty.
Following are abstracts of the reports of the
Presiding Elders of the Conference:
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Boys School Caps 25c. to $780, MERRY

SPECIAL $500 and $3.50 Stiff Hats. Merr
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great day for the lodge when it celebrated its
centennial anniversary in 1862, and much
space is given to it, but that too, was long ago.
nineteen years, two-thirds of a generation,
though the names of living men begin to come
thicker. On the last day of the year 1872 the
lodge buried Abraham Osgood, and it is noted
that his father received the first degree ever
conferred in the lodge; that was in the year
1863, so that their united membership covered
over century, with an interregnum of three
years from the death of the father in 1916 to
the initiation of the son in 1919. This is a very
remarkable record. The book is filled with
readable sketches of members and officers, and
thus our genealogical record is enriched by
large mass of material which it might other
wise lack. Our city is growing too populous
now for the historian to follow up the families
as closely as Willis did, but there many men,
toned here whom it is pleasant to see snatched
from oblivion; such, for instance, as Cornelius
ID. Maynard, for so many years in the Argus
office and in the Post-Office. Then there was
the good old Lemuel Gooding, and Isaac In
gersoll, Seth Bird, the truckman, Joshua f.
Weeks and Capt Thomas Parsons. OF the
to say that Mr.. Drummond is one of the lead
ing writers of the fraternity in this country,
and his opinions and comments are therefore of
great interest and value to his associates. In adj
dition to labor the of the author the Secretary,
Convers o. Leach, has prepared a table giving
the names of all the members with much VAL
liable information about them. This table he
has indexed, and has also prepared an excel
lent index of the book so that all the material
can be utilized, a'work for which he will re-
ceive the thanks of many student OF history, as
well as of the busy editor. The whole work
makes $40 octave pages, and is put up in cloth,
to be sold at S150. s.B.
+History of Portland Lodge of Freemasons
1769-1890 by Josiah H. Drummond. Printed at
Tucker Printing House.
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*History of Portland Lodge of Freemason
1769-1880 by Josiah H. Drummond Printed a
Tucker Printing House.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24
United States Marshal's Notice

rY.ITrD sTATE- OF AMERICA. M
rs, libel has been hled in the District Court Of
the seventh day OF May. D: lsl. by David W:
very against the Steam boai Governor StaSJord and
her boilers, machinery, boats, TICKLE, apparel and
whereas the substance Of the said libel is, that
while the said David w avery, the libelant, was
the owner OF, in the possession of, and lawfully
Governor STANFORD, on, or about, the At day Of
pril, A u. IL the said Loyet Hawthorne, fOrci-
bly, and fraudulently and without warrant =
possrssion OF said steamboat, Governor STANFORD,
and her boilers, machinery, boats tackle, apparel
and furniture; and though requested by the libel
has ever since failed and refused 30 to do tO the
damage of the libeant, David =. Avery, in he
sum OF seven hundred and nfty dollars, s7l).
ach and every day OF the further detention q.
said property And praying q decree Of this
Court, in q cause Of possession civil and mari
steam boat, Governor Ssaord, her boilers, machin-
cry. boats tackle, apparel and furniture, to the
libeant, .avid >very; and for damages for the
Is the same may be assessed; and for his costa;
and for general relief. Now, therefore, In pur.
suance Of the inOniiOn under the seal Of the saiA
ourt, to me directed and deli ered. do hereby
said vessel, her boilers machinery boats. tackle,
apparel amt furniture, or in any mann inter-
ssid District court to be held At arson III, Ne
vada, in and fhr the said District of Nevada, On
the twenty fourth day Of May, A; D lssl, ut y
o,ciSHk 4. Of that DAY, !sroyidsd the sane n,
next day OF Jurisdiction thereaftsrD then and
there to interp,~e their elains and 70 make thsis
allegations In that behalf
Dated this VI day Of A AHyl,1 4 p e. ssu
United Otntoo 0ArDhAi, District Of MevA6A
!. w. DAVIS. PSostee SDs kbeAas.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24

John Mackay and James Gordon Ben
net are said to be engaged in a pitched
battle of money sacks in Europe. We
don't object to watching that kind Of a
fight, but wish the battle ground was
here in Nevada where we could get a
better look at it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24

Daniel O'Connell tells good story Of
q Billingsgate fish woman who cursed
an eel because 1t refused to lie still while
she skinned it. This forcibly reminds
one Of the tall Mohawk editor, who is
abusing the Republicans of Ormsby
county who decline to be handled by
him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24

Any one who looks at the picture OF
the brutal-phized, thick-necked and
short-haired Prince Rudolph, will no
longer wonder that Stephanie wept
while she was being married to him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24

The Times Reriet0 has a fat take on
lean matter. Twenty patent notices
amt bad kind Of patent medicine for
the proprietors, but for typo working
on a "dead horse" it is rather binding.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-05-24

The Times ReUieW continues to talk of
the virtues and purities in politics. The
articles look grave, but the editor lapses
into broad grin every time he thinks
of them. The readers are also very
much amused.