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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30
VOTERS, BEAD,

ExTRAvAGANCE.

ExTRAvAGANCE. S
ge Decatur ReyiewS Z or .y
1t has been chark6d thai HE Saegislatnre
of 1875, the 29th assembly, was as extrav-
agant as any others elf so, would likely
be 50 In the item of its own expenses. The
following extract is made from page 692
of the journal of the house of April 10,
1875, which shows the expenses of several
successive assemblies: ala so 4s81tsss.'
That the people may see the difference
between this ansl-sso1ne other legislatures,
present the following comparative state
ment, which explains Eself: =
Tbs on psed asss sh' in 4 ssssoa dsSs1ate
The Twenty-fonrth assembly, 1865,
cost. ..s..c'. ~ 17s,sos %
enty- days in session, republican
The twenty .izsi ssseuals.:is6e sew 20
cost. s54se.. -4sSs a7s,sOO &C
days IN session. irep1biioah cost BOSE %
days in session, republican cost :. ss9. $3.50 s.
The Twenty-ninth assembly, 1875, 100
3. days In session. opposition, COST 10000 90
On the same page of the journa, we call
attention to the reference to the report of
the state auditsw which sllows that Dan
Ray and Dan Sheph erd well known n re
publican circles, clerks Of the senate and
house Of tie assemble of 1913, ed<ew Che
amount sofe ia Is paylht S6persdaS for
1911 days each, while the assembly was not
in session only 204 days: they each receiv-
ing pay for 526 days while the assembly
was not in session. This steal on the
part OF Dan Shephard was secured by the
sisnaturesof our present geveEieEs- s. M.
Callems who lwas then speaker Sef the
house, and is now a candidate for the
United States senate. This is only one of
theesev6ra stealst that we're cut off by the
legiBlature of 1876 known as the esHaines
menagerie."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

The Sprague mills at Augusta, Me-,
which were recently sold by auction, are
to be fitted up for use next season. Some
10000 spindles viii be run, and over 800
hands employed. The company has .
capital of $500, 900, four-fifths of which
is owned at Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30
THEY DON'T WANT TO BE ANGELS ANY
MORE.
Louisville Courier Journal.

Since the Ohio election republicans in
all sections are making haste TO get out of
the probibitoryz liquor-law harness. At
Chicago. the stalwafts, IN county conven-
ton yesterday, went so far as to declare
Che adoption of prohibitory constitutional
amendments unconstitutional and iespot-
&c, and called on members Of the 1egisla-
tire 10 resist all attempts TO submit the
question to vote OF the people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

The Pekin Times says Gov. Cullom is a
very shrewd politician, but he is unable to
satisfactorily explain TO the voters Justwhy
it is that the taxes in Illinois were raised
from 81 cents on the 800 in 1879 to -
cents in 1881, and the state entirely out of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

The matinee at the Olympic theatre, in
st. Louis, given by John Mccullough as q
benefit for the widow and children Of Col.
A. w. Slsybaek, whoewas- recently killed
by an editor, netted between $1,000 and
$s, OOO -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

Ex-Gov. Hendricks expresses the greatest
confidence that Indiana viii give more
than 10000 democratic majority,l and that
eight If not nine, of the congressman to
be elected will be democratic. In In
dianapolis alone it is estimated fhat fully
LOCO Germans who voted for Garfield in
1880 will vote the -sdemocra4ie ticlket~in
November.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

often as it proclaims its imperious DEGREES.
This glorious nation is blessed with a
free press. aud as long lit remains free
from official censorship the liberties of the
people are safe. Usurpafion and tyranny
cannot prevail against free press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

The tidal-wave sweeps westward. Gen.
Rosecranz reports to the democratic ma
tional committee at Washington that Cali
forhia Will be democratic by 10000 ma
jority. He further gives assurance that
five of the six congressman viii be demo
cratic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30

~ James z. Magic, eK-Printer expert, pub
fishes a letter I'm the Chicago Times, in
which he maintains that the figures EN-
bodied in the forthcoming report of the
secretary of state are false I'M certain par
ticulars. He says The state printing for
the past two years instead of costing $780,
600 has exceeded $40, 600, and that this
sum is more than twice what the printing
cost when he1 was printer expatg Mr..
Magic closes his Communication as fol-
lows:
The people are humbugged and deceived
b y thoseSbiennial. 1Fpofs. Il was just so
two years ago The fepsrt%of Mr.. Har-
low, then secretary, was doomed as show
ing a most commendableA economy. when
the truth was it showed to those who un-
derstood it the most reckless, expenditure.
What anockery it is fOr our state officers
to be constantly proclaiming reduced ex
penditures, when our tax bills are observ-
ed to be constantly Increasing. The rate
for state taxes last year was. higher than
ever before, aad yet republican, state of
fcials would have the people to believe
that great economy is being practiced in
all departments of the state government.
The people are waking up to the truth. and
II llGra lime
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30
THEFInEsT STOCK.

? Eibernan. the natter. has the fargest and
most complete assortment of hats, caps,
underwear and gloves, In every style and
quality. Call and examine o26 ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-30
CORRESPONDENCE.
CoAI. VALLEY, Oct. %, 10

COAL ALLEY, OCt. 20, 1867
Business is prospecting. the coal works
are having boom. No idle men are found
around town.
The republicans viii have grand rally
on the 31st
The remains of the late VIM j. Thomas
were inferred in Coal Valley cemetery on
of this place but at the date of his death
resided in Cable.
Supervisor Barton ordered the removal
of George Scroggins, an insane person in
destitute circumstances, to the county
poorhousee on Wednesday. but he was re-
fused admittance. Constable Murphy then
took him TO Rock Island, where jury was
empanelled which pronounced him insane.
He was therefore returned as an insane
person, to be kept in the asylum until fur
ther particulars could be learned respecting
his residence. The question arises. had
Butman or his assistant the authority to
refuse 90 accept a pauper sent on the order
of the supervisor Of the township, or was
it more iudicious to put the county to- the
expense of twenty or thirty dollars to graf
ify their officious feelinga- B.
DRURy, Oct 80. 1882.
EDITORS OF Rock ISLAND ARGUs:-I
man will curse Morris for years louder and
harder than all other men of the town.
work against him when he was q candi
date for coroner, by getting others to
scratch him, then all of a sudden rally all
the force that we could in Eckhart's name
TO get elected delegate, and on his way TO
the convention told that they would throw
for Eckhart the first time and if he was
not nominated then we will 90 for Morris;
then assist in making all of the county
ticket, come, home and curse and abuse
every republican that refused to support
Morris, swearing there was no honor In
such men. He then went and rendered
his services to Lequatt, wanted to cleo
tioneer for him after taking hand in the
nomination Of Donaldson. and when he
found that it was out on him he said Leauat tt
would give il the lie, but gL.eQuatt had
given it out to parties of varsity and the
queer man had 10 shoulder It. Since we
have known him he has been democrat, a
republican, q granger, republican, a
greenbaeker, a republican and half and
half When he is a candidate for office
himself he win tradesany one on the ticket
off for vote for himself, and he always
has an eye single 20 the glory of an Office or
two; but If anyone would trade or scratch
him It would be an objectionable sin. It
in predicted that he is shifting sail so he
can get into the greenback harbor, but
quite q number of them would prefer to
see him remain outand battle the storm. I
think the suffering man was correct when
he said that some folks is fur fur fur a
man one hour and fur fur fur agin him the
next. REPUBLICAN. 4
Rock Island Oct 26 1882 Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

Ga and after VI onday, Dec.
Ess.ss.ssessssss 5, 1851, PasseEger Trains
-z=---zHs FOR BOSTON ct g. 45 am. LILO
Express and $3.50 p. M, arriving at Boston at
Slo and So9 P m RetSrnng leave B0s
arriving at Portland at 1870. 500, and 500
p. m Portland for Scarborough Beach,
nebunk, at 8.45 a. m. $50 and $50 p. m. (See
Note) For saco and Biddeford, at 8.45 a. m.
Ito, $50 and $50 p. m. For Wells, at 8.45 a.
wick, salmon Falls, Great Falls, Dover,
Exeter, HnverhiIl, Lawrence and Lowell,
ss a szS % Ak 10 and s sso ss5 Eor New
Rochester, and Farmin gton, N. H, at s.
a. M, LILO and $50 p. m. For Alton Bay,
and d. Concord, N. III, via ISwrenceS at s.e5
a. M; (via New Market Junction. at $50 p. m.
Morning Train Will leave Kennebunk for
ky-NOTE-The !. 10 p m. train from Port
land will mot stop at Scarborough Beach, Pine
Point. Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk or Wells,
except to take passengers for Boston.
Parior Cars on trains leaving Boston, at g. 80
a. M 1890 p. m. and Portland at 6.45 a. m. and
Parler Car Seats secured i'm advance nj
Depot Ticket Office.
k-The Ito p. m. train from Portland connects
and all rail lines for the West. The $50 D. m.
train connects with all Rail Lines for New
Work and the South and West.
SUNDAY TRAINS Leave Portland for
Boston and Way Stations at LOO p. m. Boston
for Portland at 6.00p.m.
Trains on Boston q Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor,
Rockland, Mt. Desert, Machias, Eastport, Calais St.
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk station, and Maine Central
and Portland q 0gdensburg trains st Transfer Sta
Hen
All trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh
ments. First class Dining Rooms at Portland,
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
2Nu%h xooax ho had of nfoh~ok
Agent, Boston & Maine Depot, ana at Union
Ticket Onace, 40 Exchange st.
JAS. T. FURBER, Gen. Supt.
s. II. STEVENS. Gen. Agent. Portland.
deco
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STEAMERS.
Portland, Bangor & Machias
STEAMBOAT CO.
Winter Arrangements.
Commencing November 25th.
ONE "TRIP PER WEEK.

<rn~aap The Steamer LEWISTON,
.HN T. nCHARLES DEERING, Mas
azSSzEsssas ter, will leave Railroad Wharf,
ssssis.zs72zszlsssssax Portland, every Friday
evening ,at 4 HI O'Clock, for Rockland, Cas-
time, Deer Isle, Sedgwick. So. West Har-
Dor, Bar Harbor, MilIbridge, Jonesport
and Machiasporf.
Returning, leaves Machiasport, every Mon.
day M forming, at 4.30 o'clock, touching as above,
arriving in Portland about midnight, connecting
with Pullman night train for Boston and the West.
Connects at Reckland with Sanford 8. s.
Co. steamers for Belfast, Bangor and River
Landings; also with steamer for Green's Landing,
Blue Hill and Ellsworth. At Bar HARDER with
steamer fer Lamoine and Sullivan. At Sedgwick
with stage for Blue Hill.
Coming West,
ounects at Rockland Monday with Sanford s. s.
Co. from Bangor and River Landings for Portland.
GEORGE L. DAY, General Ticket Agent.
E. CUSHING, General Manager.
Nov. 20, 1881. nov23dH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23
RAILROADS..
Portland and Worcester Line.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, r.. II.

WINTER ARhAN6sEMENTs
On and after Monday, Dec. 8.
Esssssaaasss9sH Ssh, Passenger Trains will leave
sr.-zsssz5.s - Portland at 5.3O a. M, and
.O5 p. ma, arriving at Worcester
at 2.15 p. m. and 7.3O p. m. Returning leave
Union Depot, Worcester, at 7.30 a. m. and Ills q.
M, arriving at Portland at 1.25 p. m. and 5.45 p.
m.
For Clinton, Aver Junc., Fitchbmrg,
ping at 1870 a. ma. and HOS p. nm.
For Manchester, Concord and points North, st
Ter Rochester, springvale, Alfred, Wat
erboro and SAGE ESfver.T.3O n. M, 1.O5
ID. ma, and (mixod) at $50 D. IN. Returning
leave Rochester at (mixed) 6.45 a. m, 1l.24
a.. M, and 1856 p. M; arriving at Portland
(mixed) $3.50 o. M, 1.25 p. m. and 5.45 p. m.
Scr Gcrham, saccarapPu, Cumberland
Mills, Wessbrook and W0edf0rd's.
at1.3O a. ma, s.O5, $40 and (mixeD
The 4 .O5 %. mn. t, ain from Portland connects st
Aver Jumc. with Moosac Tunnel Route for
the West, and at Union Depot, Worcester, for
New York via Norwich Line, and all rail,
via Springfield, also with N. ". IL N. h. r.
H, ("Steaner Maryland Route) for Phiiadei-
piim, Baltimore, Washington, and the
South and with BOSTON 81 Albany II. R. for
the West.
Close connections made at Wesabrook juno
tion with through trains of Me. Central Il. R., and
at GrandTrunk Transfer, Portland, with through
trains of Grand Trunk r. r.
Through tickets to all points South and West, at
Depot Offices and at Rollins " Adams No. ~ Ex-
change Street.
Does not stop at woodford's.
j. W. PETERS, Gen. Tickle. Agent.
GEO. P. WESGi7I L, Supt. dec3dtf
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RAILROADS.
Eastern Railroad.
Winter Arrangement will go into effect
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9Th, 1881,
Trains leave Portland.

Trains leave Portland.
At . a. m. Daily Night Pullman) for Saco,
Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kittery, Portsmouth,
NoWouryport, Salem, LyHn and Boston. arriving
at 6.3Oa. m. special Sleeping Car viii be
ready Tor occupancy In Portland station, at 800
p. M and is attached to this train for Boston,
Sunday nights this car will not be ready until II
At 3. 45 a. IN. for Cape Elizabeth, Scarboro, Saco
Biddeford, KeDnebunk, Wells North and South
Berwick, Conway Junction, connecting for all
stations on Conway Division. Kittery, Portsmouth
Newburyport Salem, Gloucester, Rockport,
Lynn, Chelsea and Boston, arriving at 1.15 m.
At lilo p. m. for Cape Elizabeth, Scarboro, Saco,
Biddeford Kennebunk, Wells, North and South
Berwick, Kittery, Portsmouth, Newburyport,
Salem Gloucester, Rockport, Lynn, Chelsea and
Boston, arriving at BIO p. m. connecting with
Sound and Rail Lines for all Southern and West
ern points.
Trains leave Boston.
At $50 n. mn. and arrive in Portland at IL 80 p.
m. AT H. 80. p. m. and arrive in Portland at boo
p m. At 100 p. m. daily and arrive IN Portland
at 11.OO p. m.
Pullman Parlor Cars.
On trains leaving Boston, at $50 a. m. 1890 and
loop. m. and trains leaving Portland, 8.45 q.
m. and /. 10 p. m. Through Pullman Sleeping
Cars on trains leaving Boston at 700 p. m. and
Portland at 200 a. my.
Through tickets 10 all points West and
South may be had of j. M. French. Ticket Master,
Eastern Railroad Depot and at Union Ticket Office
40 Exchange street.
Pullman Gar Tickets for Seats ard
Berths sold at Depot Tickes OMce.
LUCIUS FUTILE,
General Passenger and TicKet Agent
D. ". SANBORN, Master Transportation.
dec5 db
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

A New Departure.-We hear that Mr. D'Qy-
" Carte has taken Poet Oscar Wilde to Ameri-
ca. Even sour Mr.. Du Maurier" can't take
him off SO effectively as that. Bon Uoyagei
When he gets there, may he say with Marshal
Mcmahon, gig suis, j'y reste" So mote it be.
Brer Jonathan is welcome to him, and re-
duction made on taking quantity.-Punch.
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Wit and Wisdom.

The brewers of Rochester publish card in
the Express of that city announcing that they
will not advance the price of beer. In conse-
quence of this decision the paragraphist of the
Express has concluded to remain in Rochester
for the present What a little thing will
sometimes change the whole course of mans
life-Norristown Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.

On and after Monday, Dec. 9th, Passenger
Trains will run as follows: Leave Portland
for ST. John, Halifax and the Provinces,
1885, and f11.16 p M; st. Andrews, 81. ste-
pIaen, Fredericton, Aroostook County,
Piscataquis n. r., ILLS p. m, Tor 1856 D.
m, noon, and remain Ia Bangor over night; for
Bangor, Buckspert, Dexrer, Belfast and
m. WaieryiIie, ZOO q. M. 1916 p. M, 1856
k.ss..s: EaIls%sII %Sdlas9 rsls s ge's'
1856 p. M, Els p. m. Kockiand, and Knox d.
& Lincoln IL. r., 100 a. M, 12.55 p.
300 p. m. Lewiston via Brunswick TOO
q: M, I'll 10 p. M; Fnrmington, Phillips,
Readiisia, West Waaerviiie and Norss
Brunswick, 700 a. M
LEAVE FOR PORTLAND and BOSTON,
From Halifax, S.15 a. M. 2.45 p. M; st.
John, s.15 a. M, 9.0op M. Houifon. 900
pm; Dexter, 7.65 a. m. 4 40 p M; BeIfasl,
sso vs. i55 70 1000
pm; and 5.10a. m Mondays only Augusta,
800 2. m 1910 g. M. 2.45 I'M, Hos p. M;
f11.14 p. m. bath, 6.55 a. M, IL. Id a. M, AID
a as p. m. 1926 L. a. m, mighty RsekIand,
lips q. M, Alp p. m. Phillips, GAO .. m:
Pennington, 500 a. m; Winthrop 1925
a. m. being due in Portland as follows: The
morning trains from Augusta and Bath,
8.35 a. M Lewiston, $40. The day trains
from Bangor, and all intermediate stations and
connecting roads at LOO and LOS p.
m. The afternoon trains from Watervilic
Augusta, Bath, Rockland and Lewiston at $40
p. m. The Night Pullman Express train at 1.5O
q. m.
/ Sleeping Cars attached, run daily, Sundays in
Guided, between Boston and Name Central r. r.
only.
Runs through to Bangor every morning. and Show
hogan Sunday Morning, but not Monday. Does
not run to Dexter. Belfast or Bucksport, Sunday
morning.
Limited Tickets first and second class for
sf. John and Halifax ON saie mt reduced
rates.
PAYsoN TUCKER, Sup't.
Portland. Dec. 9TH, 1881.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

How to Secure Health.
It is strange any one will suffer from de-
rangements brought on by impure blood when
SCOVILLiS SARSAPARILLA AND STILL
LINGIA, or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP
will restore health to the physical organization.
1t is siren gthening syrup, pleasant to take,
and the BEST BLOOD PURIFIRER ever
discovered. curing Scrofula, Syphilitic disor-
ders, Weakness of the Kidneys, Erysipelas,
Malaria, Nervous disorders, Debility, Bilious
complaints and Diseases of the Blood. Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach. Skin. etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Ave-
nue., Lynn, Mass. is rapidly acquiring an en-
viable reputation for the surprising cures
which daily result from the use of her Vege-
table Compound in all female diseases. Send
to her for pamphlets.
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HAYEsvr1Ln, Ohio, Feb. ii, 1880.

HAYEsyILLE, Ohio, Feb. IL, 1880.
am very glad to say have tried Hop Bitters
and never took anything that did me as much
good. only took two bottles and would not
take 500 for the good they did me. 1 recon-
mend them to my patients, and get the best
results from their use.
9. B. MERCER, NJ. d.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

Mr.. Albert Anderson, York street, Buffalo,
fell down stairs and severely bruised his knee.
A few applications of Dr. THOMAS EcLEcTRrc
On entirely cured him.
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RumfOrd Falls & BuCkiield
1ATTsERoAD.

Leave Canton for Portland and
sssss sassss - Lewiston, 400 and 8. 20 a. m.
e=-S5z5.is=7 Leave Portland for Canton, at 1.30
Leave Lewiston at l 81 p. M
Stage connections with Byron, Mexico, Dixheld,
Peru, Llvermore, West Sumner and Turner.
OTIS HAYFORD, Supt.
Portland, Dec, 9th, 1881. dec3 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

Lieutenant Commander Gorringe in bring
ing the Obelisk to New York has performed in
deed monumental work. So has DIR. G. w.
Benson, of Baltimore, in curing the nervous
disorders of the world, with his Celery and
Chamomile Pills.
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Maine Steamship Company.
Semi Weekly Line to New York.

Steamers EleanOra and FrancOnis
win until further notice leave Franklin Wharf
Portland, every MONDAY and THURSDAY, st q
T. M, and leave Pier 81, East River, New York,
every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at AP. M.
These steamers are fitted up with fine accommoda-
ti0ns for passengers making this very convenient
and comfortable route for travellers between New
York and Maine During the summer months these
steamers will touch at Vineyard Haven on their pas
sage to and from New York. Passage, including
State ROOM So; meals extra. Goods destined beyond
Portland or New York forwarded to destination ut
once. For farther information apply to
HENRY FOX, General Agent Portland.
j. F. ANES. Ag't, Pier 49, e. h. New York.
Tickets and State Rooms can be obtained at %
Exchange Street. From Dec. i to May ], no pas
sengers win be taken by this line. dec5dn
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1t is now believed that the fixed stars were
placed so far away in order that the patent
medicine man couldn't get there to paint on
the rocks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

"Papa, why do men always wipe their
mouths off with the backs of their hands after
coming from behind the green screen?"
'FThats the sign OF the order, my son." re-
sponded the wise parent ockport Union.
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How to Secure Health.

Died by suicide in Newport, clarionet-
player. Cornet players please copy.-Puck.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

Hydrophobia is the polite way of expressing
it when man is "dog gone mad. Baltimore
Every Saturday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

If the good die young, how do you account
for bald-headed editors?-Modern Argo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-23

Rescue with Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar, before the baby strangles with
Group.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
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Fell Dow,

A complaint of long standing-The shop
girls.-Lowell Citizen.
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Buff Cochins.

The Buff Cochins are the real Shanghais
They were unknown to the Southern Chi
nese who never claimed them as their ma
tive fowl, and who were as much astonished
at their size as our American poultry breed
ers when these fowl were first imported into
this country. The characteristics of the
Buff Cochin are as follows Beak, rich yell
low; comb, face, ears and wattles, brilliant
red !; legs, bright yellow; cocks breast and
under parts any shade of lemon buff, light
buff or cinnamon; no notified appearance;
the head, hackle, back, shoulders, wings and
saddle deeper shade oflemon color, or gold,
orange or cinnamon; tail still darker, but
free from black; white or mealy color would
disqualify. Hen must match the cock in
shade of color and in size.
In size and weight the larger the better,
if without coarseneSs. Sometimes the cocks
attain the weight of thirteen pounds and
half; but from eleven to twelve pounds are
good average birds. The hens weigh from
eight to ten pounds. If they continue
healthy and are well fed, they generally in
crease in weight until their third year. In
the illustration given herewith the cock is
over two feet in height, and can readily eat
off an ordinary dining table; he has weighed
fifteen pounds, and the hens ten pounds
each. These fowl are still very popular in
England and the white fowls are also gain
ing in favor there; but our own farming
classes will hardly be induced to maintain
such breed. Only in the hands of poultry
fanciers can they be made profitable; though
their influence in crossing upon our COM
mon varieties may be towards increase of
size and the development of early maturity.
American Cultivator.