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The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
The Truth About the "staked
Plains" of Texas.

A correspondent of the Railway Age says
At Big Springs commenced one Of the 'surpris-
ing and interesting portions of my journey.
From here westward for hundred miles
stretches out the great Llano Estacado, or Stak-
cd Plains of our Biographies, a supposed desert,
treeless and waterless 1 would here express
the wish that it may take its place with the
"Great American Desert" among the geogra-
phical myths In point ef fact, it is an elevat-
ed rolling table land, rising gradually towards
its centre, where it attains height Of $500 to
5000 feet above the sea level. 1t has rich
prairie soil, and is covered with a luxuriant
growth of grass. The lookout for water supply
is not. at first sight, promising, there being
throughout all its extent absolutely no running
water, and when the railway engineers reached
this portion of their work they were prepared
to encounter the dearth OF water as the chief
difficulty they had to conted with. This anti
cipation was dissipated with the first well they
sunk, for an abundance of water was struck at
distance Of forty feet below the surface.
Since then every we'll sunk has yielded the
same result, and the division of the road over
the Staked Plains to-day has the best water
supply on the whole line. 1t seems that the
whole country is honeycombed with subterran-
can watercourses, the wells reaching water at
depth varying from thirty feet toa little over
fifty in one instance. The water Is good, soft,
clear water, and the wells all through the
severe drouth OF this fall have given no sign OF
any failure in supply. So far as obssrvation
has extended, it has shown that the rainfall on
the plains is quite as heavy as, If not heavier
than, in eastern Texas.
Another genuine surprise was IN store for us
on the splains." Last June and July, wnen
the road was under construction, the camps OF
graders and construction men were pitched on
the ground close to the right-of-way, and in
feeding their stocks portions Of corn, oats and
barley had been split on the ground. IL mad
taken root in the sod without having been
planted, and as we passed by there stood ia
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

THE Davy safety lamp, the experiments
of an English commission show, no longer
affords the safety it once did, because of the
greatly augmented ventilation in large mod
ern collieries. Their use, in fact, unless
they be protected by some further contriv-
ance, is said to be attended with the most
imminent risk when the velocity of cur
rent liable to be rendered explosive exceeds
six feet second. The new safety lamp
must, it is said, have some shield to prevent
the current of gas from infringing directly
on the flame; but even this and other pre-
cautions are said to be of no service in ex-
plosions from diffused coal dust-the cause
of the terrible Seaborn colliery explosion in
September, 1SS0-in which the coal dust
plays the same part as diffused -four in mill
explosions.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

THE Pail Mall Gazette expresses surprise
that the Post Office Department of the
United States is not self-supporting. "With
about the same income," it says, ''the Eng
lish Post Office Department gives net
profit to the nation of nearly e9,0O0,OOO per
annum." This comparison is stupid. The
United States mail service covers an area of
2,97O,OOO square miles; that of Great Brit
ain and ireland, 121. .230.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

'.GENTLEMAN GEORGE has been dropped,
and now Mr.. Pendleton is referred to by
members of his own party as Courtesy
George" the Senator having given as his
reason for voting for the confirmation of
Mr.. Matthews that he did so as an act of
sscourtesy.''
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
A Cure Guaranteed.

DIR. E. @. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT: specific for Hystera, Dizziness, Convul-
sions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss
ry Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by over
ertion, self-abuse, or overindugence, which leads
to misery decay and death. One box will cure
recent cases Each box contains one months treat
ment. One dollar box, or six boxes for five dol
lars sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price,. The
to cure any case. With each order received for
six boxes, accom- anied with five dollars, the pro-
prietors will send the purchaser their written guar
effect cure. Guarantees issued through II. II.
HAY & CO., Druggists only agents in Portland,
Me- at junction Middle and Free Sts
uoyI5 d&w1y46
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

"THE American Christmas" writes Mr..
Edmund Yates, ''is due to Charles Dickens,
who invented, or rather revived. the holiday,
and the American people eagerly took it
-
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

"THE age may not yet be wholly ripe for
the REFORM" says" says the Boston Herald,
sbut the death penalty for homicide will as
surely be abolished in Massachusetts, as the
hands of the clock move forward and not
backward"
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
New c>azetteer of FMaine! |!

AGENTS WANTED Exclusive territory, with
no competition, and a book which every citizen or
the State shonld possess, worthy the SPECIAL NO.
TICE of OLD BOOKMEfl, and Splendid Opportu-
nity for beginners sells at sight Now isy our oppor-
tunity to MAKE MONEY, because everybody needs
the book; it supplies real want. One agent has
sold 200 in four weeks. LADIES as well as GEN
TLEMEN succeed. Address at once, B. B. Rus
SELL, Publisher, 81 Cernhill, Boston Mass.
tan7 d&Wlm*
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 13.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations, The namo and address of the writer are In
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pubica-
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve CON-
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

PROFESSOR Lewis Swift, says the New
York Tribune, will go down in history as
the discoverer of an amazing number of
comets, three of which discoveries have won
for him the pleasant sum of thousand dol
lars. History, however, may not state the
picturesque fact that they were made from
the roof of a cider mill in Rochester.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Puiler,
Editor, Ali railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
Of avery person claiming to represent our Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
por,Iand steam Packet Co.

yxyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Portland Steam Packet Company will be held
at their office, Franklin Wharf, on TUESDAY, the
l7th day of january, 1882, at 3o'clock p m, fol
the choice of five directors for the ensuing year.
the transaction of any other business that may
legally come before them.
Portland January 7, 1882. jan9 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

SINCE the French Republic was founded
eleven years ago, France has had no fewer
than thirteen ministries, and no fewer than
twenty-eight Ministers of the Interior.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIAL-TlES.
DONGOLA BOOTS, water
proof.
CANADIAN OVERSHOES,
for Gentlemen, Ladies
and Children.
WATERPROOF BALMO-
RAILS for Gentlemen.
FRENCH CALF CORK
SOLE BOOTS for Ladies.
PEBBLE GOAT and French
Kid, Hand SeWed Boots
for Ladies.
SIDE LACE BOOTS i'm
French and American
Kid and Goat.
The only stock of fine, fancy
SLIPPERS i'm Maine.
CHILDREN'S Spring Heel
Boots i'm Calf, Straight,
Goat and American Kid.
DANCING PUMPS i'm Goat,
French Kid and Patent
Leather for Gentlemen
and Boys.
Misses French Kid School
Boots with low heels:
very serviceabIe.
COIOred Boots and Slippers
for Ladies and Children.
Nubian Waterproof Black
ing, pOlishes without
brushing.
MI. G.. PALMER,
2so O. MIDDLE STREET. !;slE
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
Widows Wood Society.

a MEETING of the member Of the Widows
= "A Wood Society WILDE held at the rooms of the
society, City Building, on MONDAY EVENING,
ian o. at 71a O'Clock, to hear the report of the
committee on Bylaws, and to act thereon.
S. II. COLESWORTHY, Secretary.
;an7 DIV
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13

DIR. C. w. BENSON, of Baltimore, Md.
inventor and proprietor of the celebrated Celery
and Chamomile Pills. These pills are prepared ex-
pressly TO cure Sick Headache. Nervous Headache,
Neuralgia, Nervousness, Paralysis, Sleeplessnees
and Dyspepsia, and acsH cure any case, no matter
how obstinate, if properly used. They are not
cureal. but only for those special diseases. They
contain no opium, morphine or qunine, and are not
a purgative, but regulate the bowels and cure con
stipation by curing or removing the cause of it
They have charming effect upon the skin, and
lovely quieting effect upon the nervous system,
simply by feeding its ten thousand hungry, yes, in
some cases starving absorbents. They make or
create nerve matter and give power force and buoy
ancy to the nerves. and in that way increase mental
power endurance and brilliancy of mind. Nobody
that has nervous system should neglect to take
them two or three months in each year, as nerve
food if for no other purpose
Sold by all druggists. Price, 80 cents box.
Depot JOG North Eutaw ST. Baltimore, Md. BY
mall two boxes for 81. or six boxes for $3.50, to
o1d
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
MEETINGS
ponTnANp nArnaoAD CompANy,

PORTLAND RAlLROAD CUMPANX,
Annual Meeting.
NyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Portland Railroad Company will be held in the
Library room, Mechanics Hall, Portland on Mon
day, January 18th, 1882, at o'clock p m, Tor the
choice OF Directors and the transaction OF any other
business that may legally come before them.
e. A. NEWMAN, Secretary
Portland, January 9th, 1882. lan9 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

ALI persons sitting
for their Photographs
within the next two
or three days will
be enabled to have
part, If not all of their
order for Christmas.
Choice and rich Sc
lection of Silk Velvet
Frames, Easels, etc.
constantly on hand.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-13
CancersCured

nj o knife, no poisonous plasters no mercury or
I< other poisonous medicines used Relief guar
anteed in every case as l have 20 different modes
for curing Cancers and can meet every case. No
charge for consultation and only for medicine until
the cure is effected Can give the best of references
as to skill and medical standing from some OF the
lead ng physicians of Boston, also. sworn certificates
OF cures. Send full history Of your case with
stamp to o. G. RANDALL M. D., 65 Day street,
Boston Highlands, Mass. If you CALL take the ia
maica Plain Horse Cars. dec23eod3m
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Bride and BRIDEGROOM,

They were bride and bridegroom and
sat near me at Park Avenue table d hote.
They had wasted something like 81
worth Of food, and had come to dessert,
both nibbling pie. "Awiully nice, isn't
it?n said She. ~ can't say ! like it,"
said George airily. "Why, | think it
is ever so nice persisted the young
wife as she mussed it up with fork. -
at isn't half as nice as the pies my
mother used but before he could
say more she interrupted with: "There
you 60 again with your everlasting
mother For mercy, goodness sakes
stop telling me what she could do I'm
sick and tired of hearing about her.
know there was never anyone like her
| know I've said you know you
ought to be ashamed TO- And
then came the hot, angry, little tears,
pushing each other out, and running
down her cheeks deiantly-"t tears, idle
tears" What need to tell how she left
the table, and how she sat down in tho
reading-room until the night Waterman
came TO put out the lights, Is there not
a lesson or moral hid in here some
where. Hoit l1L
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Food for Heifer Calves.

In growing hefer calves for the dairye
the important thing to accomplish is I'd
grow the frame and muscular systemn
without laying on much fat. 1t is 4
rangy, well-dcyeloped animal, with
vigorous digestion, that is wanted in
the mich COW. The profitable mich
COW must be a large eater, and make
the best use of her food, in order to
produce large yield of milk In rear
ing the heifer then, she should be so
fed as to give her full development of
all the vital organs, and this will neces-
sarily bring her digestive organs into
special activity.
Fat in the animal body seems only
designed to serve as a cushion to the
tendons and joints, to fill up and round
ont depressions, and, lastly, as areserve
of fuel to keep up animal heat in case
of necessity 1t is not the seat of any
sensation, has little or nothing TO do
Within vital processes, and generally
is merely inert ballast in the body. The
food given, then, should not be design
ed to lay on fat-food containing AN en-
cesslve amount of starch or oil should
be avoided in feeding heifer calves de-
signed for the dairy but food rich in
albumiDods and the mineral consti-
tuents of the body is what should be
sought. National Lire Stock journal
chicago.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
A Moral Lesson2

was at benefit performance ono
evening last week, and sat in one of tho
stage boxes with three other men. One
Of the number is little too fond Of the
flowing bowl His friends know it, and
never miss an opportunity TO inculcate
moral lessons into him.
On this evening il so happened that
an immense black cat appeared at the
wing, where it was visible to us in the
box, but not to the audience. In the
shadow OF the scenery, with its great
green eyes swapping from out the dark,
it was indeed gruesome object
Look" muttered Bibulus "look at
that catNh
We all exchanged look of of intelli-
gence.
"Cat?" said one, "what catp wherep"
why there replied Bibulus, right
al the wing
81 see no cat, said another.
"Nor l." added the first,
Bibulus glanced around uneasily up
on us.T here was an expression of com
passionate interest on every mans face.
'Zulano,' he muttercd, hoarsely,
clutching my arm, "do you mean to tell
me you do not see cat there--a black
cat?n
Come come, Bibulus," | replied,
''if this is a jest it is sorry one. There
is no cat there, and you know it,"
Bibulus turned pale, rose, and quilted
the box. We were all congratulatiDg
ourselves on having scared him into
temperance for "a while, when it occur,
red to me that would follow him to seh
where he had gone, E
tracked him to the bar When ! ""'
tered he was just taking glasl paT
brandy to settle his nerves. Nspi
1t was three fingers ful.-Sam Fran
cisco Arg0RuM
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

lfyou suffer from dyspepsia, use
BUkDoCK BLOOD BITTERS.
II you are afflicted with biliousness, use
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS,
If you arc prostrated with sick headache, take
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERS
II your bowels are dsord cred regulate them with
BURUoCK BLOOD BITTERs.
If your blood is impure, purify 1t with
BURDOCK BLOOD BITrERs
II you have ndigeetioD you Will find an antidote
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERs
II you are troubled with spring complaints, erad
Icate them with BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs
II your liver is torpid restore it TO healthy action
with BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS
If your liver lie affected you will find shure restor
alive In BURDOCk BLOOD BITTERS
II you have any spe oies OF hnmor or pimple, fail
not to take BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS.
lfyou have any symptoms of ulcers or scrofulous
sores, curative remedy will he found In
BURDOCK BLOOD BlTTERs.
For imparting strength and vitality to the system,
nothing can equal BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs.
For Nervous and General Debility, tone up the
system with .BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERs
Pace 81 PER BOTTLE; TRIAL BOTTLES l0cTs,
FOSTER, MILBURN & co., PrOp'rs,
BUFFALO, n. Y.
For sale by PAUL G. Schulz. C)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Free of Charge.

All persons suffering from Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Loss of Voice, or an af-
lection OF the Throat and Lungs, are re-
quested to call at Harry W. Schuh's drug
store and get a trial bottle cf DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, free of
charge, which will convince them of its
wonderful merits and show what regular
dollarsize bottle will do. Call early. (9
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
PERSONS whose blood has been corrupted

PERSONS whose blood has been corrupted
and the circulation deranged by fou
secretions-the results of the disordered
chemistry of the body-need for their
publication something like an inward
baptism at the hands of Mrs. Lydia E.
Pinkham, whose laboratory is at No. 233
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass. Her Yege-
table Compound is fairly inundating the
country with river of life
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Honorable Mention.

Of all the remedies on earth that well
may claim attention, DR., Thomas Eec-
trio on commands especial mention. For
wondroUs power TO cure disease, It's fame
theirs none can throttle. It's merits are
not 10 the puff, but are inside the bottle.
rheumatism, neuralgia, sore throat, asthma,
bronchitis dphtheria. etc., are all cured by
Thomas Eclectrlc Oil.
Paul g. Schulz, Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
The Bells of Uppertendom

patronize Sozodont because it perpetuates
and increases the most important item in
the sum of lovelness, beauty of the teeth
Let the mouth be ever SO smell, q very
cupid's bow, if filled with discolored teeth
it 10 repulsive. Whitened and preserved
with this peerless depti6ce, the teeth form
q delightful contrast TO the roseate hue and
lovely curve of pretty mouth. Sozodont
is far preferable to gritty tooth powders.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
40 + q" 10y Of January ordinance
Mothers! Mothe. city councll.

Are you disturbed at nlghr"urtion I'll
of your rest bya sick child suffenh,, i
crying with the excruciating pain of cuttR,
teetli If so, go at once and get bottle 0
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedatey
depend upon it; there is no mistake
about it. There is not mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels
and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operating like magic
1t is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip,
ton of one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. % cents o bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Universal Appreciation.

BY the community at large has been Civ.
en- to Burdock Blood Bitters. No instance
is known where dissatisfaction has been
manifested by their use, or where aught
but benefit followed their administration
Price Sl,OO, Paul g. Schulz, Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

What will do with my hens if they
donot lay" Letthcm get into your
neighbour garden among the vegeta-
bles. If they do not lay, the neighbor
will probably lay them, The only
trouble about the method is the hens
are laid out so soon.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Sowing and Reanlng.

When a young lady hens handkerchief
for rich bachelor, she sews that she may
reap. When seeds Of disease are planted
through over indulgence, you can proven
the Undertaken from reaping the benefit by
using Spriag Blossom. Price 80 cents,
Paul G. Schulz Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

How do you manage" said lady to
her friend, "to appear so happy all the
time" ~ always have Parker's Ginger
Topic handy, " was the reply" and thus
keep myself and family in good health
When | am well always feel good natured
See other column.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Eyperientia D0cet.

We must tell some men great deal to
teach them a little, but the knowledge of
the curative properties Of Spring Blossom
in case of sick headache, indigestion and
billousness IS bought by experience.
Price 80 cents, Paul G. Schulz, Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Bright's Diseases, Diabetes, Kidney,
Liver or Urinary Diseases.

Have no fear of any of these diseases if
you use Hop Bitters, as they will prevent
and cure the worse cases, even when you
have been made worse by some great pulled
up pretended cure
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

Aliens Brain Food positively cures Herv-
business, nervous debility, and all weakness
of generative organs. 81. for So. All
druggists. Send for circular to Aliens
Pharmacy, 3l5 First Ave, N. Y. Sold in
Cairo by Barclay Bros.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

The Howe scales have all the latest i'm
provements. 1t is true economy to buy
the best. Borden, Seleck & Co., agents,
st, Louis, Mo. (3l
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

The Grand Central Hotel, 667 Broad.
way, New York city, is more centrally 10.
Gated than any other first class hotel on
the American plan in that city. Don't for.
get this when you visit Gotham and give
them call. 200 rooms on European plan
1t 81 90 and upwards per day, also good
restaurant attached.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

DIX. KLINE's GREAT NERVE REsroRER is
the marvel of the age for all nerve diseases.
All fits stopped free. Send to 931 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

SELLERS LIVER Pills" have been the
standard remedy for malaria, liver COM
plant, costiveness, etc, for fifty years.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

Mrs. DUKES, of Colfa1, Indiana, has run
ming sore on her ankle for two years.
"Lindsey's Blood searcher" cured it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

To promote vigorous growth of the
hair, use Parkers Hair Bslsam. 1t restores
the youthful color to gray hair, removes
dandruff, and cures itching of the scalp
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
A Baptist Minister'S Experience.

| am Baptist minister, and before !
even thought of being a clergyman, grad.
uated in medicine, bun left lucrative prac.
tice for my present profession, 40 years ago
| was for many years sufferer .rom quinsy
Thomas Eclectrc Oil cured me-" was
also troubled with hoarseness, and Thomas
Electric Oil always relieved me. Nj wife
and child had diphtheria, and "Thonas
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05

also troubled with hoarseness, and I'll
Electric Oil always relieved me. Nj
and child had diphtheria, and 9TH
Eclectric Oil cured them" and if Id
time it will cure seven times out. IA
confident it is cure for the - '"N
cold or cough, and if any
small teaspoon and half
and then place the enh water melons
nostril and draw tn ,,...,:..-:.
into the head by " "'Ss'sS'pp' S'oo
can, until the Oh pre they got farely
and practice that home of their mel
how offensive thei,ng the remainder
clean it out and cufta A. ,.
deafness and earachF' ''io ua' "''o
nv certain knowmt not entirely
medicine dubbed melons brought
have ever felt lihll One of them
| telI von tb,Jould pay all the expenses
house i live a week from the pro
suiierioad of melons,
myY
der the supervision of the ladies of
mans Christian Temperance Union,
,crance hall on Eighth street was the
d Of a pleasant company last night.
ladies had prepared feast of cake
ice cream for all who might come to
axe of it, and they had fair crowd in
, of bad weather. The several tables
the hall were neatly decked, the
es attended them with pleasant faces
ready hands, making all who came
at ease and leave well satisfied. 1t
after ten o'clock before they all went
le,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-08-05
Lecturer Fla. State Grnnper. "

lecturer Fla, State Granger"
Millions Of US are bilious. We are II
bilious race. Half Of US are born bilious,
with prcdisposition to dyspepsia. The
best known remedy for biliousness and in
digestion is Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t
has stood tho test of time.