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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
AGRICULTURE.

GAs-TAR vs.. POULTRY LICE.-A
short time ago nv poultry house was
swarming with lice; It could not
DO entered without having the cloth
ing gray with insects wherever one
touched tho nests or rOosts. If u hen
brushed my hand with her wing, doz-
ems Of lice could be seen running over
1t. Indeed, so desperate did affairs be-
come that even to look at the poultry
house produced a sensation Of orawi-
ing thi II gs. SwaDbiRg the roosts and
sprinkling the nests with kerosene had
no perceptible effect. Fumigatlng W tn
gas-tar and sulphur mot with no better
SUCCESS. The youngest broods Of
chickens grew. weak, moped around
for time, and finally died. Some of
weakness, and thoir combs turned a
slckly color. At this stage of affairs,
applied for a remedy to friend noted
in p0ultry-raising as we'll as in other
things (Prof; j. B. Turner). Learned
that twenty years before he had paint
ed the inside of his poultry house with
gas-tar, and, although keeping con-
stantly large numter Of fowls had
not been troubled with lice since.
got few quarts Of gas-tar from the gas
works ,at the rate Of ton cents a gallon.
This tar Is about the consistency of now
alnt, and was readily applied to tho
Inside walls Of my hen house-with an
old whisk broom-as high up as the
r0osts. extended; the inside of tho
nests and the roosts were also thorough.
ly coated with tar. This was done on
the morning of q clear day, and by
night the house was dry enough for
the chickens to roost In 1t. Before the
tar was applied the old nested material
was removed, and the floor, which Is
of dirt, was we'll scraped and sprlnkled
with wood ashes. The chickens hogan
to improve from that time forth, and
In less than two weeks not an insect
pest was to be found about the house
or chickens.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

GENERAL DEBILILY.-In this COM
plalnt the good effects of the VEaErINB
are realized Immediately after COM
mencing to take 1t; as debility denotes
deficiency Of the blood, and VEaEr1NE
acts directly upon the blood. There Is
no remedy that will restore the health
from debility like the VEGETINR. 1t ia
nourishing and strengthening, purities
the blood, regulates the bowels, quiets
the nervous system, acts directly upon
the secretions, and aronses the Whole
system to action. 1t has never failed
In this complaint.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
Profit. $1,000,

"To sum 1t up, six long years Of bed
ridden sickness, costing 5000 per year,
total 81 l,200-all Of this expense was
stopped by three bottles of Hop Bit
ters, taken by my wife. She has done
her own housework for year since,
without the loss of Il day, and want
everybody to know it, for their bene-
nt."--N. f.. Farmer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

Like animals, plants differ greatly in
their habi Is, and the food upon which
they slbsist. The broad-leaved cloyers.
tur4ips and M 'ngels abstract from the
air large portion or their growth,
while the narrOw-leaved grains and
grasses partake more largely of mlne-
raj food, which they draw from the
soil. In this fact lies tho great edvan-
tage to farmers Of rotation Of crops.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

Those who will smoke cigars would
d. we'll to use mouthplece of some
kind or other. 1t has been ascertained
that some OF the ways In which cigars
are made are apt to cause sore mouth
of dangerous and persistent kind by
transmitting the poison which Is said
to DO so prevalent In China as 10 DO the
bane Of that country.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

A wash that would usually take all
day with ordinary soap, can be done
IN three hours, with Dobblns' Electric
Soap. (made by Cragin & Co, Phila-
delphis,) and It cahnotinjure the finest
fabric. Try it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
HUMOROUS.

THAT was witty man, who being
detained by snow blockade, penned a
dispatch which ran thus: "My dear
sir. have every motive for visiting
you, except q locomotive" SO was the
other who, under similar circumstance
telegraphed to his firm In New York
~ shall not be In the office to-day, as
l have not got home yesterday yet"
The fellowinglng dispatch created
through which it passed: "Charlie
and Julia met at SIS yesterday,
quarreled and parted forever; met
again this morning,and parted to meet
no more; met again this evening and
were married"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

The lighting Of the reading-room Of
the British Museum by the Siemens
electric lamps was resumed for the
Winter on Oct. IS. The apparatus OF
the lamps are now fitted above the
arcs; brown japanned retleetors send
the light to the floor, and topaz -colored
glass screens are placed beneath the
arc to interce pit the blue rays which
Interfere with the purity Of the light.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

CONSUMPTION OF the lung tissues
must steadily Increase by the retention
of the ioul corruption. DR.. Bulbs
Cough Syrup promotes gentle expeo-
toration, and gives great relief to those
suffering with Consumption.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

SAUsAaE.-Nine pounds of fresh pork
six teaspoonfuls Of black pepper, eight
OF salt and ten powdered sage. Mix
thoroughly, cook bit to SEQ If pro-
pcrly seasoned, and pack in jars, COW
ering with melted lard. If you prefer
10 keep IN skins, empty them, cut them
into lengths, scrape with dull knife,
put to soak in salt and water, let stand
three days, thon turn them inside out
and soak two days longer. Again
scrape, rinse we'll In soda-baking-
and water, wipe, tle up one end, blow
into 1t, and If whole and clean, stuff
with meat. " 'N
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

THERE were not less than fifty or
sixty at table, and when the guests
were In the height Of animated oon-
VeSsation, and just as the cloth was
drawn, they were interrupted by 4
crash. A servant, In removing out
glass epargne, which formed the con-
trai ornament Of the table, let 1t fall
and 1t was dashed into thousand
pieces. An awkward silence fell upon
the company, who hardly knew how
TO treat the accident, whom the host,
the late well-known George Payne, re-
leved their embarrassment by cheer
fully exclalming, "James, break as
much as you like, but don't make such
confounded noise about itl' And
under cover Of the laugh this excited
the fragments were removed, and the
talk went on as II nothing had hap
peneu.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

WASHING MADE EAsY.-No woman
will regret having given this recipe a
trial. 1t will prevent many a weary
stop, many an aching arm or foot--yes
many Il heartache. too. Take one pound
of salsoda, one half pound Of unslaked
lime, put them Into one gallon of VA
ter; boil twenty minutes, let stand till
cool, and then pour OF ami put In a
stone Jug. Soak your dirty clothes
over night, or until wet through
wiring outah rub on plenty of soap,
and to one boiler of clothes covered
with water add one teacupful OF the
fluid. Boil half an hour fast, then
wash through one suds, rinse in uwo
waters, and your clothes will look
nice.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

KEEP your cellar property ana we'll
drained: allow no dccaying matter in
1t; prohibit the throwing Of slops in
puddles ut tho back door, and allow
low sink pipes to become choked or to
emit foul air. Much Of the sickness
In the country is caused by such bad
air.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

CELERY SALAD.---I'a the inner and
tondercst heads OF three stalks of cell
cry, cut them into strips an inch long
and about the thickness of young
French beans. Rub Tho salad bowl
lightly with shalot. Mix the yolks of
two hard boiled eggs with three table,
spooniuls of salad oil. one OF tarragon
vinegar, and little flour of mustard,
pepper and salt to taste; add tho celery
10 this sauce, turn 1t woll over, garn-
ish with the hard boiled whites Of ogss.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

THERE Is but one real cure for BALD
ness-Caro ooline, doodorizrd extract
Of petroleum, natural hair restorer.
AS recently improved and perfected,
Carboline Is free from any objection.
The best hair dressing known.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

a MEpIUM-slzE Japanese parasol, a
small quantity Of cheap white lace,
three inches deep, and some plated
satin ribbon, will make very pretty
lamp shade. Remove tho end or ham
die from the parasol, cut piece out Of
the center large enough to fall over the
porcelain shade, and finish the edge
when cut with satin ribbon, then trim
the lower edge with thu lace, headed
with tho ribbon.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

THIS is tho beginning of now novel {:
"He was at one time a son so prodigal
that all the calves fl ed at his approach
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

'I'M afraid that bod Is not long
enough for you," said the landlord to q
seven-foot guest. Never mind" he
replied, "I'll add two moro feet 10 it
when get in.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

lT was a young hou sekeeper who set
the cake she had baked for picnic out
Of doors one cold night to be- frosted,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

A gardener recommends that to keep
bugs of melon and squash vines a to-
mato plant be set In each hill. saying
that when he had followed this plan
his young plants were not molested.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

SHoRr-CAKEs Gin layers)-One quart
Of flour, Il little salt, two tablespoon
fuls of butter; rub into the flour; two
tablespoonfuls Of sweet milk, three
tablespoonfuls of baking powder, add
enough water (tO mix) to roll out ;
divide into throe parts, and now take
one Of those parts, roll it and put 1t in
buttered jelly tin; then butter the
top of 1t; then roll each part the e;same
way, but do not butter the last layer;
i1' Iho Wmv., Shon Iakea isa separate tne layers
prepared and place between each
layer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
AS q Cure for piles,

kidney-"ort acts first by overcoming In tho
mlidest manner all tendency to constipation
then. by its great tonic and invigorating pro.
petues, POI restores to health tho debilitated
and weakened parts Chronicle
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

HARD YEAST. Stir into q pint of
lively yeast enough flour to make Il
thick batter, add Il tablespoonful of
salt. I.et it rise once, then roll out
thin, cut into cakes with cake-cuttcr
and dry in the shade IN clear, windy
weather. When perfectly dry. put in
bag and hang In u cool, dry place.
They will keep good six months. One
o. these cakes dissolved in Ii, tie
milk or water is enough for four quarts
OF flour.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

AN oA's gall will set any color--sllk, +,
cotton or woolen. One spoonful OF
gall put into gallon of warm water
is sufficient for the above purpose.
Gall is also excellent for taking out
spots from bombazincs, and after being
washed in 1t they look about asgood as
new. IL must be thoroughly stirred
into water,and not put upon the cloth
1T Is used without soap. After beng
washed IN It, cloth which you want to
clean should be washed In warm suds,
without using sOap. -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

CAKE you good rlder2" asked the
livery man. 81 am" replied the Gus
toner, land just then the horse snorted,
stood on It's hands, came down and
bucked and the customer went Oh, from
his high seat In the hay NOV, "See
how easily get OFF,"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
Musical Christmas
GIFTS i! @'s

Most acceptable gifts to players or Singer
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Any one mailed, post.free, for the prlos here
mentioned. ;. :
Robert Franz's Song Album.
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Homo Olrcle. Three volumes
World OF Song.
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Shower or Pearls. Vocal DuetS
Creme dc Ia Creme. 3 vols.
operate PcRrls. .... .s.
Gelns OF Strauss,
Gems Of tho Dance.
Cluster OF GoIns.
Sunshine OfSOng.
Each of the above In Cloth. 500; Fine Gilt. s.
Students Life I'm Song. $l.60.
CuriOsltiea OF Music. $1.60.
BeethOy ven. Romance by Rau. 81. Co.
Rhymes & Tunes. Christmas org $l.oo.
SullIvRn's Vocal Album. $3.50.
Fairy Fingers. For Piano. $l.50.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.
=. e. DITSON, q co.
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

cit Is difficult question:" says a
fashionable journal,"to make a trained
skirt stand out and blow gracefully" ;"
Lining it with sheet iron ought not
only remedy this defect. but make wo-
men perfectly willing to stand up In a
crowded street car.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

OUR citizens who are provided with
comfortable homes should remember
the poor these cold, biting days, and,
Instead of sending their spare cash to
educate the heathen, bear in mind the
fact that charity begins at home.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

SPRAKING of Mr.. Forbes lecture on
"Kings l Have Met" e western news
paper says that some day he will come
across three kings and a pair of sevens
and then he will learn something about
the really great resources OF this
country.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

A GOOD story Is told OF country wo.
man who received a dispatch later
than she expected: cit must have
been delayed on the read" said she.
81 know the wires are busy to-day, fo,
heard them working az came along
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

AN Cd lady in u town of Massachu-
set,s, refused the glf. Of load OF wood
from tree struck by lightning,
through fear that some of the "1uid"
might remain in the wood, and cause
disaster to her kitchen stove.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

"WnAr is the best thing to be done
In case of fire ?' "Sue the insurance
company" promptly answered the
boy At tho foot OF the class, whose ia.
tncr had been burned out once or
fwics
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

81 HAVE no patience with man who
can remember thing no longer than
It's boing told him." exclaimed Jones
impatiently; "Now I oan carry a
thing In my mind month, If need
be.' YOU'RE lucky dog, "Jones,"
remarked Prendergsst, quietly it ism It
everybody that has so much room in
his mind as you have, you know"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

a PREACHER In Syracuse recently
told his congregation that if the wo-
men would all dance by themselves In
q ten-acre lot, surrounded by high
board fence, and the men In another
enclosure of the same kind, there
would then be no harm In dancing.
Perhaps not; but men would burst
their snspenders in trying 10 climb the
fence surrounding tho female dancers,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

APPLE JAM.-Peel ana core the ap-
pies and cut them in thin slices then
put them into 4 preserving pan or en-
amcled saucepan; and to every one
pound of fruit add tnrec-quarters Of a
pound Of white sugar, broken small,
and put III tod up In piece of course
muslin, few cloves, a small piece OF
ginger, and rind Of lemon very thin :;
stir with wooden spoon on Il quick
fire tor twenty minutes or longer. If
the apples are juicy, when sufficiently
boiled, tho jam will cling to the spoon. t.
Remove the cloves, ETC., and put the
jim into the jam pots, and when quite
cold, tic thcm down with thick paper
or bladder. 10 be kept In cool, dry
place.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

A GOAT browsing on n greensward d
approached pig-pen, and said to its
occupant, "Why do you stay in that
place, when there's such a lovely spot
as this handyT" "The pen Is mightier
than the sward,' pruEteu tho pig.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

1T was at a Galveston hotel table
that q child attracted considerable at
tention by saying repeatedly, II want
cal kc.' "I@u have Ave or six al
ready" replied the mother. "rhcm' g
not the ones want. l want fresh
onc."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

REV. j. HYATT SMlTH. tho BROOKLYN
Congressman elect, went to a theater
to sec Edwin Booth in "Hamlet." !"
While going to his scat he saw one of
the strictest members Of his church In
the same aisle and said to him, "Oh,
you sinner, prepare to be cnurched. I
have long time suspected that some
or my members were theater-goers anu
| determined to find out for myself. l
brought my daughter along as wit
ness and the first one We SEQ Is your
SELF" The detected brother was never
"churched," though.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

1T must be confessed thas the thor
momcters In various parts of the coun-
try are making great success In their
friendly little match, the aim OF which
seems to be to find the lowest possible
level In the shortest possible time,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

INTO one Of our largest good
stores entered a gentleman, the other
day, and with the air Of one who had
been used to this sort of thing all his
lie, you know, he said to the astenish-
ell salcswoman, Give me yard OF
maroon-oolorod flannel to match n
baby, please" Correcting himself
hastily, he began again: ~ beg par
don, 1 mean II yard Of nannei to match
a maroon-colored baby-here [produc-
ing bit OF 1Innel from his vest
pocket), | want yard of that.n
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

My case is just here" said citizen
to lawyer the other day; "the plain
till will swear that his him. I will
swear that 1 did not. Now what can
you lawyers make out of that If we 20
to trlal?" "Five dollars apiece" was
the prompt reply.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

How TO TEST Cows-Tho difficulty
OF establishing tho value OF each COW
IN The dairy Is not Us great IL Is gene
rally supposed. The metht Il usually
employed Is to weigh each cows milk
upon spring scale rs soon as it drawn,
ana before pouring it into the general
receptacle. ~ small rec0rd-boOk, con-
tainlng tho name OF each COW, and COL
umns for date, weight Of milk, etc.,
renders it comparatively easy matter.
10 get fair average through the year
one weeks trial for each month Is sutli-
cient. In making tests for butter it is
only necessary to set each cows milk
separately and churn it by itself, which
Will give the yield of butter for Ger
tain quality OF milk.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

CHICKEN STEW, OR PoTpIE.- Wash
us many fowls as you need, cut tile
BIRDS up at every joint, splitting open
the back and br east. Soak we'll in salt
and water. 1t draws out all the blood
from the flesh. Then put into an iron
boiler, with sufficient water to cover
the pieces, boil till quito tender, taking
care TO skim well before 1t commences
TO boil. Make n stiff dough, like short
biscuit, and CIT out just like biscuits,
either square or round, and roll enoh
one IN -four, and drop into tho kettle
on the top OF the chicnen, boil brlskly
for Afteen minutes. You can test its
being done by piercing the dumplings
with IL fork; If 1t dces not stick to the
tines 1t Is done. Remove tho dump
lin;,s carefully into covered dish and
keep hot. Stir up two tablespoon
tuls of flour with little water, break
Ing all tho Jumps, SO it will be smooth :;
turn it into the kettle with the addi-
tion Of Il lump OF butter the size of an
egg to each chicken. If you like pep.
por, it Is we'll to adj it now.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

GRADUATED BU1"rER.-The supert-
ority of granulated butter IL now ad-
mitted, and as comparatively few have
knowledge of tho process, tho fol
lowing directions, are appended. The
mode Of grPnulating butter Is to churn
the cream In the usual way till lust
before 1t Is ready to gather-till tho
butter will separate from the butter
milk and rise to the top like cream,
which 1t Will always do before gather
ing. At this stage tho contents Of tho
churn are cooled down to titty-stx de-
grees or flfty-four degrees by Introduce
ing co'u water or brine, and the work
finished by churntng slowly. The but
tor will then form into flno pellets or a
few large Jumps. The butter thus
granulatcd is separated from the butter
milk III any convenient way and
washed in either cold water of brine
till the water will run OF clear; two
washings arc generally enough. a
tight cask Of the size desired, and suit
able for holding butter, is prepared be-
torchand and filled partly full OF brine
rs strong as 1t can be made from pure
salt. Into this the butter is put as
washed without any working or salt
ing. If enough is not made in one
churning the butter must be kept down
under the brine till the cask Is filled
and then headed up tight. Through IL
hole In the head any vccancy that may
exist must be filed perfectly with
brine and the hole plugged. 1t Is then
ready for transportation or long keep
Ing. When wanted for use it may De
taken from the cask and presented Into
any solid form desired and the brine
adhering to it Will season it shout as
muthus people desire it. If wanieI fresh
It may be washed In cold water, when
1t viii bc as fres', aud rosy as when it
came ont Of the "hurn. The salt for the
brine must be Of the purest kind, or
tho butter will be bleached by lying
I'm IT, y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08
DOMESTIC.

SCRAPE THE FEEr.-Every careful
housckeeper, with an eye to first causes,
Is much Interested in the way feet-or
rather feet-coyerlngs--oome, In from
out of doors. If hoys did not have
muddy boots, the cares Of the house
would be much lessened. But the boys
are not the only ones that "bring in
the dirt" Men folk are often very
forgetful Of the amount Of work they
may make by not attending to the sim
pie matter of cleaning their boots
and shoes. Every door step should be
provided with foot scraper, and a
brush Or broom, and every one, young
or old, as he como In, should take tho
time to use them before appearing
on tho carpet or clean floor. If a regu-
lar scraper--One made for the purpose
lis notat hand ,one can make one from
bit OF hoop-iron,w n,whichis to be placed
Oh step or edge of the porch in con-
"mud-mat," which Is simply strips an
inch or 80 square-fence pIckets Will
answer-screwed to three or four cross
pieces, an inch apart; or a more Ella
borate one can be made by stringing
the Stats upon fence wires. One with
muddy boots IL very apt to stamp and
rub them on tho steps or floor Of the
porch; nudmat will clean them more
effectively, and save the porch hard
wear. a very excellent mat may be
made by boring holes in Il broad, and
drawing corn-husks through the holes.
Careful persons change their foot-goar
when they enter the house to remain
any length of time,a custom conducive
not only to neatncss, but 30 greatly to
comfort, that is to De commended.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-08

A ALEN,S Hrnin Food cures Nervous Debilit,
"A and WeRknes, Of Genorative Organs, 0l-aIl
ss5THFSiats. In Bend for Circular to Aliens Pharmacy
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-12

glitter of his gold he disguised the bet
ter class Of voters in his own party
and failed to make any impression
on the opposition. He was beaten
by a self made mana man called Scar
field democrat" who, when asked to I'M
dertake contest from which others had
shrunk, made this reply; "It you desirt
to run me on my record, will stand in thu
gap, but if you want to run my purse pre-
fer to subscribe my share toward another
mans canvass. ! will not, to gain.the elec
ton, buy one Republican vote"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-12

THR tax over at Woodsheld, Ohio, State,
county and corporation, is s. IS on the
500. Down at Darlington it is s. %, and
at BealIsyille $2Oi. 1t is the local tax that
runs up these large totals, For instance
at Woodsfield the corporation levy is s. ~
on the 500, at Darlington 81 80, and Al
Beallsyille 81 II.