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The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02
How False Teeth are Made.
Wilmington Del. } star.l

A reporter of the Star recently visited fac
tory in this city where false teeth are made by
the million. In the process OF manufacture the
silex and field spar in their crude state are sub
mitted to a red heat, and then suddenly thrown
into cold water, the effect being to render them
more easily pulverized. Having been ground
very fine in water and the water evaporated,
the two materials mentioned are dried and
sifted. The kaoline is washed free from impu-
rites. These materials, with feldspar, sponge,
platina, and flux in proper proportion for the
enamel, are mixed with water and worked into
masses resembling putty. This done, the un-
baked porcelaine masses are ready for the
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

FIRST Assistant Postmaster-General Hat
ton, who ran the Burlington Hawkeye long
enough to find out how the thing works, has
issued sensible order, that it will be con-
sidered fit cause for removal if a postmaster
delivers subscribers paper to a non-sub-
scriber. allows him to read it and put it
back into the box.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

The deadlock in the New York Legisla-
ture is thus explained by the New York Tri-
bune: For one month the Legislature Of
this State has been sitting helplessly and inn
potently al Albany, while the State is pay
ing its members their salaries for attending
to its business. What is the reason of this
unprecedented and disgraceful spectacle?
Simply that the members of the Democratic
party cannot agree about division of pat
ronage. That is all. Here is a party which
asks the people to put it into power that it
may reform abuses. When it is put in pow
er it devotes itself entirely to a squabble
about spoils and lets the public business
SHIFT for ITSELF Do the people care to make
further experiments of the kinds
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

THERE is no disagreement between the
people of the northern and southern sections
of Dakota, as to division of the Territory
on the 46th parallel, and the reception Of
the southern division into the Union as a
State meets no opposition except from the
Democrats, who don't want another Repub-
lican State.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

CINCINNATI has very serious scandal
over man who procured reduction on
real estate assessments for a divide of 10
per cent. on the amount of the reduction.
As the man told beforehand the action of
the assessors, and where his blackmail was
paid and assessments were kept down, the
charges of collusion seem well founded.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02


THE movement for Canadian independence
is much more widespread and formidable
than the Tories are willing to admit. As a
sample of what is going on among the ma
tive Canucks to become emancipated from
British control, Montreal dispatch says:
The Club National, of this city, composed of
young Canadians, and affiliated with the Lib
eral party of the Dominion, has unanimously
passed series of resolutions declaring for full
and complete independence for Canada. They
say the colonial regime has no further rdiso1a
d, etre on the American continent; that our
commercial relations demand an absolute right
to make our own commercial treaties; that the
protectorate Of the mother country is source
Of weakness instead of security, and standing
threat against peace and tranquility; that Inde-
pendence will open a new horizon to the activity
and ambition of Canadian citizens, who should
no longer remain in dependence, inferiority,
and vassalage. The resolutions conclude by
calling on the Liberal party to make indepen-
dence the chief plank in their platform.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02
MEDICAL.
Diphtheria.

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The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

BAD drainage continues TO slaughter its
victims among the great men of the world.
The London Echo says that Dean Stanleys
life was undoubtedly sacrificed to the bad
drainage at the Deanery. His study was
often insufferable to others on account of
bad odors, but the Dean was singularly def
cient in the sense of smell, and his life paid
the forfeit.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING., FEBRUARY 2.

We do not resd anonymous letters and communi
cations. Tho name and address of the writer In
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return preeerye con-
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

ALBERT ]. CHAPMAN of Detroit, for sew
eral years Greenback leader in Michigan,
has become convinced of the error of his
ways, politically, and has written letter
announcing his intention to resume active
relations with the Republican party.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signod by Stanley Pullen,
Editor, Ali railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
OF every person claiming to represent oar Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

JONATHAN NoRcRoss, the last Republi-
can candidate for Governor in Georgia, talks
very hopefully about the prospects of Inde-
pendent success in that State.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

THE South Carolina House has defeated a
proposition for a constitutional convention,
and passed constitutional amendment ex-
tending the terms of State and County Off
GERS and members of the Legislature to four
wears
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

THE project of monument to Frank
Blair, at st. Louis, has advanced another
stage with the awarding of the contract for
the statue to w. W. Gardner, a local sculp-
tor, who expects to have it done within a
year.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02
THE SURGEONS KNIFE.
Wonderful Surgical observation-disclosures
of Urinary Stones from the Bladder
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Mr.. Simeon Hetsell of Saugerties, N. Y. had been
treated for seven years by various physicians for
what they call Structure of the Urethra, without
benefit. He finally consulted Dr. David Kennedy, of
Rondout, N. T. who found his trouble to be Urinary
Calculi or Stones in the Bladder. The doctor at
once removed the foreign bodies with the knife and
then gave his great Blood Specific 'Favorite Reme-
dy, to prevent their reformation The entire treat
ment was eminently successful, and Mr.. TetselPs
recovery was rapid and perfect.
While "Fayorte Remedy" is specific in all Kid
ney and Bladder diseases it is equally valuable in
cases of Bilious Disorders Constipation of the
Bowels, and all the class of ills apparently inseper
able from the constitutions of women. Try it. Your
druggist has 1t, and its cost is only one dollar bot
tie. The lucky man is he who puts this advice in
practice. Don't forget the name and address, DIR.
David Kennedy, Rondout, n. Y. The Doctor would
have it understood that while he is engaged in the
introduction of his medicine. Favorite Remedy. he
still continues the practice of his profession, but
confines himself exclusively to office practice. He
treats all diseases of chronic character, and per-
forms all the minor and capital operations of surgery
ian24 eod&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

A WASHINGTON speculator has paid Gui-
teau $3.50 for 1000 autographs, thinking he
will get 50. so apiece for them the day after
the hanging.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

PosTMAsTER-G GENERAL Howe will not
follow the custom of his predecessors and
have his portrait engraved on the postal
warrants, but will put Ben Franklin on in
stead.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

EMERSON ETHERIDeE, who was promi-
nent in Tennessee politics generation ago,
is talked of as leader of the proposed Inde-
pendent movement in that State.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02

STORY, the sculptor, is rather inclined to
favor the tinting of statuary, and is going to
try it on a couple of his figures.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-02


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The following is the text Of Secretary
Blaine's circular letter to the republics of Cen
trail and South America, inviting them to
congress of the powers of the Western hemis-
phere on the 22d Of next November:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
An Unhealthy Winter.

There were all the indications of it.
The weather will be uncertain; we shall
have no severe frost, but much damp,
rainy weather, exceedingly fertile in
creating miasma in the air and prop
agating malaria Throat diseases are
sure to prevail, perhaps more SO than
those of the chest, as the organs of the
throat are quicker attacked by the damp
air. Nervous diseases viii also prevail,
as the low. dull temperature will lessen
vitality still more in those who alread-
Y possess little. Loss of appetite will
trouble us, and digestion is not improv-
ed by damp, soft airs. Malarial fevers
viii attack crowded houses; SO small
pox and all blood diseases win find a
fertile soil to grow in. These damp,
low winters, though perhaps easier to
bear than the sharp. frosty, cold seasons
are generally fruitful in disease. 1t win
require great care to keep out of it.
What are our safeguards against dis
ease? Thorough ventilation in houses,
proper clothing for head, throat, and
feet; good exercise; nutritious living,
and all avoiding of taking cold. Inn
mediate remedial action when this has
taken place. In such winters as these
we must not allow colds to grow upon
us, as they bring other troubles in their
rear.
One great preventive of taking cold is
to never remain in wet clothes, and to
use ourselves wraps that will absorb wet
and not allow it to penetrate. Above
all to avoid wet feet; also to keep the
feet warm, and if cold has been caught
to use mustard and hot water for the
feet at once. The foot bath must not
be higher than the ankles.-Food and
Health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

they are exposed for sale, and will fight
any such measure vigorously A CONF
mittee has been appointed to endeayor
to stop the passage of any such ordi-
NANCE.
At Sonoma, Cal, farmer has raised
five cork trees, which are now twenty
five to thirty feet in height and from ten
to twelve inches in diameter. One coat
of cork, one and quarter inch thick,
has been stripped off. The tree resem-
bles the live oak in foliage. The seeds
were brought from Spain twenty years
ago.
Judge McCrary, of the United States
court. has decided that suit for in
fringement of the Cooley creamer pat
ent can not be maintained, as the alleg-
ed invention lis void for want of novel
ty and by prior use.n A similar deeis-
ion has been rendered in New York in
relation to drive wells. An appeal has
been taken in both cases to the United
States supreme court.
Canada has become more emphatical-
ly dairy country than the United
States. With a population of $1,000
600, they manufacture annually &C, o00,-
900 pounds of cheese, equal to IL
pounds per capita, while we, with $780,
600, 900 make 800, 600, 900, or pounds
per capita. With population not ex-
ceeding one-tenth of ours, their exports
of butter are about ene-half as great as
ours.
A mill-pick maker advises that in
grinding picks the pressure be not too
great, and that sufficient water be used
so that heating, which always Injuries
the temper, be prevented. It should be
borne in mind that cracking picks
should not be used for furrowing, and
no pick should be used after its edges are
worn too blunt. When picks are blunt
grind them to a straight level, one
eighth or three-eighths long.
The Society of Public Analysis of
Great Britain has adopted a standard
for the poorest milk of 9 per cent. of
solids and 25 per cent. of fats. Prof.
Cameron states that examinations of
the milk of forty-two short-horn cows.
during the winter of 1880, gave go
per cent. of solids and 4. 20 per cent. of
fats in the poorest milk, the cows being
housed and well fed. The average
yield per day was III quarts per COW.
In every instance more milk was given
in the morning than in the evening.
The quantity of milk improved in each
case as the time for calving drew near.
The older cows were found to give both
more and better milk than the younger
ones, ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
The Harvest Mouse.

Ih6 harvest mouse, SAYS C3sGT1OeT'S
Journal, is one of those little creatures
which, though spread over the greater
part of Europe, very few persons may
have seen. This is partly accounted for
by its shy habits, its smallness of body,
and quickness of movement. This ele-
giant little creature is light orange-brown
on the upper parts, and white, under
meath, and is chiefly peculiar for the
character of the nests which it builds,
of which it has two kinds, one for sum-
mer and one for winter.
The summer nest, in which it rears
its young, is generally found suspended
at some height from the ground between
stalks of corn or reeds-three or four of
the stalks being utilized as supports,
and held in their places by the inter
twining of their pedicles or stalk-leaves.
The nest, when finished, is about the
size of a cricket-ball, very neat and COM
pact, the framework being formed of
wheat leaves or such like, and described
by Gilbert White as stmost artifcially
platted.n The interstices are comfort
ably filed in with moss; while small
round opening, only large enough to
admit ones little finger, is left in the
top to give access to the interior of the
nest.
Within the circumscribed space thus
inclosed as many as eight or nine young
ones have been found at one time, and
those SO closely packed together that the
rolling of a nest across a table could
not dislodge them. There is little or no
room for the mother inside; and how she
manages to get SO many little mouths
filled from time to time is a wonder.
Here in this pendant bed and procreant
cradle - c1yaripo, To and fro tho S11rl-
mer wind stirs among the wheat, the
little creatures guard and nourish their
tiny ofsprings till they are ready to go
forth and forage for themselves.
So much for the summer nest; the
winter nest in some important respects
differs from this. The cutting down of
the corn in autumn leading to the des-
truction of their summer residences. and
giving the little inmates immediate
notice to quit, they look about for q
place where they may build q winter
nest, to which in cold seasons they may
retreat. Professor III. Schlegel has just
described these winter nests as he found
them in locality near Leyden in 1868.
Here there was ditch some quarter of
q mile in length, and six PAGES in width,
part of the border of which was grown
over with reeds. A careful examination
showed that these reeds actually contain-
ed about fifty nests of the harvest mouse.
These winter nests he found tosbe COM
posed of various MOSES. They were
attached to and between several stems
of reeds, exactly like the nests of the
reed-warbler, but more tapered in form,
of from six inches to a foot in height,
and from three to four inches in fdiame-
ter. They showed no inlet, and were
placed at the height of foot over the
waters level The little creature, when
entering, had to remove the upper part
of the covering, which was less densely
interviewer, and was concealed between
the moss 1t would seem evident that
the building Of these nests was just
calculation of being safe against the
danger of drowning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND o. PACIFIC r.. Y.

rs TIE GREAT CONNECTING ITEy
ITS mara line rrus from Chicago TO Counctl
Bluffs. passing through Joliet, Ottawa Ia Sale.
Geneseo, doitne. Rock Island. Davenport, Vest
Liberty. Iowa City. Marengo, Brooklyn, GrinnelG,
nss Meinss ts5e e3P !. e logs sanFt
tine washlneton. Falrfieid fsldgn. Bclknsp.
roe. Leavenwortn: Atebison and Kansas Cts.
Washington 70 SigOurney. Oskaloosa. and Il nox-
ellie: ksokuk 20 fafInsnston. Bona21Fts, Ben
tonsport, Independents. Ltaon- Ott,-IaT Eddy
Newton 70 Monroe; Dee Mosnes 70 Inssianoia and
Wfntersst; Atlantic 10 Lewis ard AudtibeE hssd
Avoca 70 laiaar. This is positively the only
line from Chicago into the State of kans4a, :
ThrotsEla Express Passenger Trans with Pail
man Palace Cars attached, are run each -ay daily
COUNCIL BLUFFS, LEAvENwoRTH and ATcdf-
SON. Through cars are also run between MilTa
kee any Kansas City. via the milwaukee Gro
The sGreat Rock Island~ Is nnagnirceBtsy
fduipped It's road bed Is simply peFfe&fs akao ATS
truck Is laid with steel rails.
What will please yea most will be the pleasure
Seautffni prasssss Of Iiinois and Iowa. In one OF
our EnagDineent Dining Cars that accompany all
Through Exyress Trains. You get an entire
meal as good as IL served IN any drst-ciass hotel
Apprediatirg the fact thar majority or che
fseople prefer separate apartments for different
purposes tailc the immense Rnesenger business
noaiee III runs s p as
: Sleeping Cara for sleeping purposes, and Palace
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are ~
CcGNC1Ee Bf4UEFS, KAE@A6 GKTYs
Ttczkefs VIA thzz Kafne, kaOyVn ms fhs,
AZ ~. cfsf Assess n g. .as 1stses stsses
~ ~ STsss. esa ,,nd ,eua ,s.,s.,..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
Poison In Every Day Food.

Committees of experts tell OF adulter.
alton in food that is simply appalling
Were the ingredients which are mixed
with food innocuous it would still be a
very great hardship; but when it is
known that the most violent poisons are
employed it is a marvel that the whole
country does not rise up and put stop
to such practices and punish all dealers
who sell poisonous articles of food. LII
confirmation of these startling statements
were needed one has only to read the
facts recently brought to light in Chica-
go, where it is impossible to find pure
sugar and where not ten per cent. OF
the milk is good. In that city the bread
without exception, is poisonous; the teas
were never imported, but are made OF
leaves faced with Prussian blue and
chromate of lead. Seventy-five per
cent. of the cream of tartar is white
earth, and the coffee is coated with lamp
black. But Chicago is no worse than
other cities. Baking powders are large
~ composed of alum. Picking fluid is
diluted with sulphuric acid, alum and
verdigris to give it a peculiar flavor.
The manufacture of a great deal OF
our confectionery should be punished as
crime, for much of the candy sold TO
children is simply a lump of white earth,
made attractive to the eye with afseni-
cal paint, and sweetened with glucose.
Costly spices are counterfeited in Q tor
ribIy grotesque manner, the fiavoring
being given by the rankest poisons- In
these and other authorizations arsenic
plays the largest part. We import an
nually 1000, 600 pounds of this deadly
poison-one cent worth of which would
kill z, 800 people-and the bulk OF this
import is used in the preparation offood
and clothing.