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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

A German chemist, DIR. Schal, has estab-
lished the useful fact that wood i'm
pregnated with paraffine is preserved
from rot, where it is exposed to the
decaying action of damp, acid, and aka
line Ives. Wooden vessels which become
totally rotten in two months last for two
years when impregnated with paraffine.
The preparation of the wood is effected by
drying it in warm air for three weeks, then
stepped in melted paraffine to which has
been added some petroleum ether or sui
phuret of carbon. In preparing this bath
great care must. however, be exercised,
owing to the inhammabiiity of its ingre-
dients To prevent the paraffine from
escaping from the pores, the wood should be
coated with oil varnish or soluble glass.
washed after drying with with diluted
hydrochlOric acid. The silicic acid thus
formed clogs up the pores from the outside,
and protects the paraffine from the action of
water. Paraffine, melted with equal parts
of lnSeed or rapeseed oil, is also, according
to DIR. Schal, useful for coating iron vessels,
which in chemical manufactures, are other
wise very liable to rust.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
Household Soap Making.

Mr.. W. Menzies gives in the Chemist and
Druggist the following practical recipe for
making soap without boiling: Take exactly
ten pounds of double refined 9s per cent
caustic soda powder (Greenbank), put in
any can or lar with forty five pounds -four
and half gallons) of water stir it once or
twice, when il will dissolve Immediately
and become quite hot; let it stand until the
I've thus made is cold. Weigh out and place
IN any convenient vessel for mixing exactly
.seventy-five pounds of clean grease, tallow
or oil mot mineral OILY If grease or tallow
be used, melt it slowly over the fire until
it is liquid and just warm-say, temperature
not over 1902 Fahrenheit. If oil be used, no
heating is required. Pour the I've slowly
into the melted grease or oil in q small
stream continuously, at the same time
stirring with fiat wooden stirrer about
three inches broad; continue gently stirring
until the I've and grease are thoroughly com
bined and in appearance like honey Do not
sur too long or the mixture
will separate itself again The
time required varies somewhat with
the weather and the kind of tallow, grease
or oil used; from fifteen to twenty minutes
will be enough. When the mixing is COM
pleted. pour of the liquid soap into an old
square box for a mould sufficiently large TO
hold it, previously dampening the sides
with water, so as to prevent the soap stick
ing Wrap up the box we'll with old blank
cts, or, better still, put it in warm place
until the next day. when the box will con-
tain a block of 100 pounds OF soap, which
can afterward be cut up with WIRE Re
member the chief points in the above
directions, which must be exactly followed
The I've must be allowed to cool Ifmelted
tallOw OF grease be used it must not be more
than warm. The exact weight of double
refined % per cent. powdered caustic soda
and tallOw or oil must be taken; also the I've
must be stirred into the grease, not grease
or oil added to the I've. III the grease or
tallow used be not clean, or contains SALT it
must be rendered" or purified, previous to
use. that is to say, boiled with water and
allowed TO become hard again to throw out
the impurities. Any salt plesent will spoil
the whole operation entirely, but disc0lored
or rancid grease or tallow is Just as good as
fresh for soap-making purposes
If the soap turn out sticky and uneven il
has not been thoroughly mixed. If very
sharp to the taste too much soda has been
taken. II soft, mild and greasy, too little
soda has been used. In either case it must
be thrown into a pan and brought to boil
with a little more water. In the first case
boiling is all tlat IS necessary; in the other
instances avery little oil or very little
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
The Project for Dividing Texas

Does not rest entirely with the Legislature
of that State, as the Chicago Tribune shows,
quoting this paragraph from the act under
which Texas was admitted New States of
convenient size, not exceeding four in num-
Der, in addition to said State of Texas, and
having sufficient population, may hereafter.
by the consent of said State, be formed out
of the Territory thereof, which shall be
entitled to admission under the provisions
of the Federal Constitution" These .'pro-
visions of the Constitution are that they
smay be admitted by the Congress into this
Union.'
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
Ostrich Farming in California.
Isan Jose (CalD Mercury

Iosill jose kCdIl NItfCuTy-I
Writings proposed ostrich fszyaA- in the
south ern portion of the State, is tc De stocked
with 100 pairs. 1t is said that TIE birds are
weBsh from $50 to $500 apiece. Fhey breed
at 5our years of age, and, under Bpoper man.
agsment, will produce four brooGs of twenty
chicks each every year. At eight months
Eae feather crop is valued at s per bird, ard
this increases until it reaches Sl2a for single
1hoice clips Here is a sugges t.ea for Others.
There is but little doubt that, the climata,is
quite as favorable for ostril b breeding as
that of South Africa.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
A New Grass.


Every season new varieties of potatoes,
corn, wheat and other small grains are intro
duced and distributed throughout the coun-
try. Most of them sell for very high prices,
and some of them prove to be of great value.
Now. although grass is by far the most valu-
able crop produced in the country. new va
rieties are rarely introduced from foreign
countries and no pains taken to cultivate
those found growing wild in the distant ter
ritories. Timothy is the fashionable grass.
largely for the reason that il is easy to cut
and cure It, There are, however many OBJ
iections to il, the chief of which is its tend
ency to run out very quickly when once in
troduced. Most of the grasses introduced
from England do not succeed well here on
account of our frequent drouths. The Bat
tie Creek Mich. Grange of the Patrons of
Husbandry calls attention to a new variety
of grass called Evergreen" and cultivated
by one of its members. A Committee ap-
pointed to examine it and decide on its
merits made the following report.
"Your Committee, to whom was assigned
the duty of examining the new variety of
grass which is being introduced by Brother
Caine, would most respectfully report that
they have examined it carefully and are
very favorably impressed, ard believe it to
be valuable acquisition to our list of field
grasses. Your Committee would recon-
mend that it be generally introduced and
thoroughly tested under all conditions, that
its exact value may be fully known. At the
date of our visit MAY 81 we found il grow
ing on the farm of Brother Caine, and else
where in the vicinity, standing from four to
ten inches in hight, and the roots extend
ing into the subsoil two feet and upward. 1t
appears to be perfectly hardy. having with
stood two winters without protection under
unfavorable circumstances. We believe
there will be no trouble in Graduating it
as we saw sods, turned in October last, which
showed no signs of life at the time of our
visit, although they had not been moved
this spring. Your Committee would espe
cially recommend it for light soils. or those
which are subject To wash or 'gulley' with
heavy rains, as the roots form such q com
pact mass in the soil as to render injury
from this cause almost impossible"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
New Milking stool

The seat or stool carries support for the
pail, and is provided with circular guard
rail for retaining the pail in its position.
There are two apertures in the seat forming
handle by means of which it may be easily
carried. The pail support is pivoted and is
capable of moving up or down to accommo-
date itself to inequalities in the ground sur
face
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
Indigestion. pyspepsis. neryou,

and ali firms Of seSeri tiIiy relieved IS tax,
ing MESSNAN's PEPTONIZE9 BEEF ToNIg, the only
preparation of beef conta ming its entirs nu trous
proper tes. 1t is not mere stimularst like the
extrae : of beef but cor AIMS blood-m: King force
generating and DEMONSTRATING propssfies is in
resI-lt of exhaustion, nervous prosecution, ovog-
VIC <. or acute diseases particularly q resulting
frcR pulmonary complaints. CASSELLs HS&.z-
4 u y 60, PrOprietssS. New YORK.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

frost is destructive in its effects on crosses is
not surprising. because hitherto the subject
has but rarely obtained any special atten-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

The butchers of Broeklynshaye just STATED
for sociabilsty the Leg OF Mutton Clnh"
Their motto should be ID Eswe-nion taarsis
strength
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

Impotsaee of mind, limb or vital fanc-
ton, ne<Tous weakness sexual debility, ETC.,
cured 3y Wells Rsaalth Remover. 81 at
druggists. SO Washington strset
Catarrh cz the Bladder
Staging, smartirz irritation OF ehe urin'
airy passages, diseased discharges cured by
BIe.itapaiba. 81. Druggists 3S Washing
ten. street.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

The thing desired Sound st last Ask
druggists for 't2ough On Rats 1t clears
ont rats, mice. reaches, bed-Sugs, etc. Fiji
teen cents pei box.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
Don't Die on the Eremises
Decline O. Man.

Ask druggists for Rough on Rata =
clears out rats, mice, bed-bugs, reaches
Only 15c z 81 box.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
"Eachupaiba.o

New, quick, complete cusa, four Gays,
urinary affections, smartirs, request. or
difficult urinStion, kidney diseases 81;
Druggists. 3S Washington street.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
A Sure Thing.

Chapin's Buchupaiba-quick. complet
cure for gravel, stone, kidney, bladder an
all urinary affections. 81. SO Washington
Streat
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
THOMAS coRS1E

BORN JAY o. 1894; E1En---
Dearly beloved by his fazslly; universal a., le-
spised by Democrats; useful n life only to aalIes
and pretendeGl friends.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

Wells Health Remover, greatest remedy
on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual de
bility, etc. 81, OF druggists, IS Washington
street,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
Terrible Loss of Life

Millions of rats, mice, cats bed-bugs,
reaches, lose their lives by collision with
Rough on Rats Sold by Druggists. 15c
boxes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02

speeches to draw illustrations from tAsm.
He Was strong supporter of Llnco o for
the Presidency, and was a delegate % the
Chicago Convention. On the returs trip
twSyoung men wese sitting in the Ger-seat
directly in front cS him, engaged in talking
about the nomination which had iSt been
announced. Thay considered the. choice of
the Convention mistake.
"The idea," said one, "that thu people OF
this country mast go out into the backwoods
of Illinois ana take up an unknown, third
rate lawyer far such position as thislp
go well, 10 will probably Is defeated any
way" said she other. eff be were much OF
a man he ,sould not be so poor. A man who
can't make money is a poes one to take Up
for the Presidency
Mr. Corwin could nct longer hear ssch
sentiments in silence. 'Af you will excuse
me-" be began, 81 once read in a ver5 old
book of very remarkable perseasge,
the most remarkable. perhaps who ever
lived. But on le occasion this pessonage
rode into Jerusalem onthe bare back of an ass
because he hadn't money enough to buy
horse and saddle. Yet the paople re-
oeived him with honor and welcome shouts,
and he has often been called great. Thers
may be moro in this Illinois lawyer than
YOU think"
To illustrate Corwin's manner Of
HANDLING A TROUBLESOME oUEsTIoNER,
no better anecdote can be recalled than the
following: He had only got we'll started in
his speech at a certain place, when some one
began to ply questions. For time they
were answered with care, notwithstanding
the cries that were made of "prt him out
etc. mo don't put him outr' said the ora.
tor. al am glad to answer questions" But
they came thicker and faster, and there
seemed to be no likelihood of cessation
Finally Corwin said, in his confidential
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-02
SKINNY Men

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure
for nervous debility and weakness of the
generative functions. One dollar at drug
piSts 80 xashinpton St
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
D. Appleton & Co.

This well known and enterprising publish
ing house have recently established in this
city local agency for the sale of their numer-
Gus and valuable subscription books at 100
Middle street. Among the latest publications,
two works just issued are attracting particular
attention at this time from the widely diverse
criticisms bestowed upon them by the press of
the Countrywide Rise and Fall of the Con-
federate Government" bp Jefferson Davis, for
which 5000 orders were received by the pub
fishers before volume was issued, and The
Military History of U. S. Grant," by Gen.
Adam Badeau, in three volumes.
The two histories contain without doubt the
most authentic account of the great civil con-
fiict-the one from Northern and the other
Southern standpeint-yet offered to the pub
lie.
A most desirable work for mechanics, arti-
sanss inventors, and in fact for any one, is The
Mechanical Cyclopedia, edited by Park Benja-
min, Phi. D., and published in two large octave
volumes, illustrated with some 5000 engrav-
ings.
The American Cyclopedia has been further
improved by the addition of several hundred
pages Of supplementary articles to keep it
abreast with the time.
As to the mechanical execution of these
works it is enough to say that they are simply
excellent, and, in fact, SO enviable reputa-
ton has this firm acquired that the name of
the Appletons upon the title page of book is
q sufficient guarantee that it will equal the
claims they make for it.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
soldiers and Sailors Reunion

soldiers and Sailors Reunion
AT a meeting of the executive committee,
held at the Falmouth last evening, the follow
ing was decided upon:
In order to secure a full attendance of the
veteran soldiers and sailors of the late war of
the rebellion, it is deemed by the executive
committee absolutely necessary that the fol-
lowing provisions should be made for their
comfort and entertainment,
1st-Camp equipage.
2d-Straw for bedding and fuel for cooking
rations.
3d-An amply supply of hot coffee during
the encampment.
4th-Music during the period of the encamp-
ment
5th-Proper entertainment of the President
OF the United States and his suite, the Gener-
al OF the army and other distinguished officers
with their stats.
6th.The necessary preliminary expenses of
organization.
There are no funds in the hands of the COM
mittee to defray these expenses, and there is
no method known to the committee by which
the visiting veterans can be made to provide
for them. Some expenses must be provided
for long before the reunion takes place.
The committee are of the opinion, and they
are sustained by the written approval of the
majority of the regimental associations, that
Portland is the best place for the reunion, and
they are prepared to make arrangements to
have the reunion at Portland on the 23d, oath
and 25th of August, provided the City Gov
eminent Of Portland will undertake the enter
tainment of invited guests and defray the nee
essary preliminary expenses of the encamp-
ment
Tho o.osusive committee are compelled to
say that it is necessary that decision should
be reached at the earliest moment practicable,
as they are obliged to decide upon the location
Of the encampment by the 25th of the current
month
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
WASHINGTON,

Crop Reports by the Department. OF Agri-
culture.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The following re-
port showing the condstion of the cotton and
wheat crops was issued by the Department of
Agriculture to day:
Cotton,-The returns show the total increase
of area planted in cotton to be less than per
cent more than last year. The condition is
much lower, being SO this year against SO last
year at same time, and 96 in 1879. The wealth
er is generally reported too wet and cold
Winter Wheat.-The condition as reported
are, on an average the whole country, for on
ly 76 per cent. The principal complaints are
from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, where,
added to most unfavorable weather, there is
great damage from clinch bugs and the Hes
sian fly. California reports a very low condi-
ton, caused by the cold weather and drought.
Notes.
Rear Admiral Balch has been detailed from
duty as Superintendent of the Naval Academy
at A nnapolis and ordered to the command of
the Pacific squadron.
A despatch received at the Navy Depart
ment announces the death of Paymaster s. T.
Brown on board the frigate Powhattan at
Newport.
Ensign Ray has been ordered to New Lon
don to resume his duties on board the Van
dalla.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
SPORTING.
The Damariscotta Races


DAMARIscorrA, June 15.-The second and
asst day Of the circuit races here has been
clear but windy and dusty. The attendance
has been very good to-day. The $50 class
purse for $1O0-$60 to first, $50 to second, SIC
to third-was won by Joel Richardson's
Cunard of Skowhegan in three straight heats;
F. P. Butterfeld & Sons Black Ranger Of
Skowhegan, second; Pompilly & Ryerson's
Lenore of Auburn, third. Time 1881, 240a
2.40. s~+
The 234 race; purse $150-$9O to first, SAC
to second, $40 to third-was won by G. J
Shaw's Little Pete, of Hartland, in three
straight heats; w. J. r. Merriam's Lydia M
of Lewiston, second; Joel Richardson's Betsey
of Skowhegan, third. Time 2.345 2.33444, 2343
Grand Regatta at Ottawa.
OTTAWA, Jnne 15.-A grand regatta takes
place here July LIST, Dominion Day The en-
tries for the professional scull race are Wal.
lace Ross Of St. John, J. II. Riley of Saratoga
j. L. Kennedy Of Portland, Me-, G. II. Hos.
mer of Boston, J. Gardiner of Orillia, F. II,
Kontz of Toronto, H. Mcdonald of Ottawa
and f. A. Plaisted of Toronto. Trickett, the
Australian oarsman, is also expected to enter
should his new boat be ready
Base Ball.
At Boston-Boston 7, Detroits l.
At Providence-Ch Chicago 10, Providence 1.
At Albany-Cleveland Z, Troys g.
AT Worcester Buffalos 4, Worcester 3.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16

For the week ending Wednesday, June 10.
Amount of stock at market 1929; Sheep and
Lambs $500; Swine 10, 1857; Veals 100; numbered
Western Cattle 1885, Eastern Cottle 43; Mich
Cows and Northern Cattle ITO
Prices of Beef Cattle 70 100 fb, live weight-Ex-
ira quality 371a@6 871s; first quality 8 621a@
6 25;second quality at 5 1906 SO; third quality
at 50@5 90; poorest grades of coarse Oxen,
Bulls. &C.. 3 621A@4 371s.
Brighton Hides $4,000 y ib; Brighton Tallow at
5AcY fb.
Country Hides 714@71sc p ID; Country Talow
Calf Skins at 124a@13c y fb: Western Sheep
Skins at 35@45 each Northern Sheep Skins 25@
35c each Lamb Skins Soc each.
Working Oxen-Not much call for workers, few
pairs each week is all the market requires during
the hot weather. We did not notice any in market
this week.
Milch Cows-Extra Cows S5O@$7O; ordinary 500
@s48; sprngers $18@$55 " head; the trade for
Mich Cows has not been very lively for the past
two weeks and the number of extra ones offered in
the market for sale has been small.
Sheep and Lambs-Those from the West were
mostly owned by w Hollis and taken direct to the
abattoir to be slaughtered. Sheep cost 5@61ac 4Y
fb; Spring Lambs from 8@812c " fb, live weight.
Veal Calves-Those from Maine sold at prices
ranging from 5 to 51sc % fb live weight.
Swine Fat Hogs61a to 7c }S fb live weight Spring
Pigs at 25@5 80 4Y head.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
FOREIGN.

Launch Of a Torpedo Ram.
LONDON, June 15-The torpedo ram Poly
hemus was launched at Chatham to-day.
Unsettled State of Affairs in Sweden.
COPENHAGEN, June Is Several thousand
workmen are on strike in Stockholm and
riots are feared. Numbers of fires in Sweden
have occurred recently, which are believed to
be set by the strikers The condition of the
country is very unsatisfactory.
Not in Favor OF Woman Suffrage.
ROME, June 15.-The Deputies on the cleo
toral reform bill rejected an amendment in
favor of universal suffrage 314 to 49, and an
amendment in favor of female suffrage was
rejected. Fabric, its proposer, voting for it.
Tunisian Affairs.
PARIS, June 16-Italy has been forced to
recall, temporarily in appearance, Signor Mac
clio, its political agent in Tunis, on account of
Roustan's imperative communication to repre-
sentatives of the Powers that he shall be en-
trusted by the Bey with the direction of rela-
tions between them and the Tunisian cover n
m0nt.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Action on the Death of John 8. Abbott
Esq.
BOSTON, June ia meeting of the bal
was held at the United States court house
this morning to take action concerning the
death of Hon. John S. Abbott who died sud-
denly last Sunday. A large number of law.
yers were present, including many from
Maine. Hon. Geo. P. Sanger, United States
District Attorney, presided and j. G. Stetson
was chosen secretary. Hon. Thos. L. Wake
field announced the death of Mr.. Abbott; he
alluded feelingly to his long blameless life,
the high reputation he had won in another
State and his earnest labors here. Eulogistic
remarks were made by several members Of the
bar after which committees to attend the fun
eral and to draft and present resolutions ex
pressing the sentiment Of the bar, were
appointed
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Fire In Stockton.

Fire In Stockton.
STOCKTON, June 15.-The house and out
building owned and occupied by Capt. L. B.
Small were destroyed by fire last night. Loss
$4,000; insur ed. Cause unknown.
Fire in Chelsea.
. GARDINER, June 15.-Tho- houGo and barn
with quantity of hay owned by Warren
Ware of Chelsea was destroyed by fire. Loss
$500; insured for $500 in the Howard In
sur ance Company. Cause, a defective fiue
A Mysterious Affair.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June 15.-The mystery
surrounding the burning to death of Mrs. Mary
Gilmore in the house occupied by her at Kit
terry Point on the morning of June I'd is again
being vigorously prosecuted. Several suspic-
ious circumstances in connection Herewith
have come to light, showing conclusively, it is
said, that the triple crimes of murder, robbery
and incendiarism were no doubt committed.
The Portland daily press., 1881-06-16
Receipts of Maine Central.


HtOCCIYtns
By water con vsyaEce--10O0 bush Cornmeal to
". True & Co.