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Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-09-06

PETERSBURG, Indiana, Aug. 10.- Fer the third time within year 6 disastrous fire has visited :his place. Tho principal square was burned yesterday. Loss. $60,OO0; insurance $46,0OO.
 THE NEW POSTAL STAMPS AND OTHER
 THINGS.
 WAaHEsaros, Aug. ao.-The Pos.s
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-09-06
REcEp TON OF ROYALTY

COPENHAGEN, August 3O.-The Czar and Czarina of Russia arrived here and were received by the King of Denmark and King of Greece on board of the royal yacht. This morning their majesties were taken ash re and scorted to the royal pala> e by principal civil and military authorities. and foreign ministers. landing place and along the route to the palace, and loudly cheering. The imperial mnjesties were rccciv- ed at the palace Uy the Queen of Denmark. Princess of Wales and . brilliant court.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15
Oh, Ring, Sweet Bells.

Oh, ring, sweet bells, q last refrain
For the time-spent, hoary year,
That leaves us with > glist'ning
tear
On Farewelfs diadem of pain!
Ring to the world a happy hymn;
Ahappy,joyous New Year song,
And let it float with joy along
To charm away the darkness dim!
Oh ring good will to all mankind!
Oh, ring the old years sad fare-
we'll!
Oh, ring, ring well, old silver bell
That we may ever new joy find!
Ring in new joyl Ring out old pains!
Ring in new love with happy
dreams;
Ring in the sunlight with its
beams,
Ring out whatleft is of sins stainsl
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15
NEW YEAR. 1894.
NOTABLE WATCHES.

Laid away among the
treasures of the past, in
strange and grotesque forms,
are many ancient time
pieces" Cunningly wrought
were they; deft fingers CHS
eled thereon rare traceries of
gold and silver, with much
adornment Of priceless gems.
In one, within the body of
an eagle, opening across the
centre, are seen the works;
scrolls and flowers, richly en-
graved on a ground of niello,
adorn the dial-plate. This
pretty bauble, when not con-
nected with the girdle by the
ring in the centre of the birds
back, can stand out bravely
upon the strongly developed
claws.
The Earl of Stamford
owned an ancient time keeper
royalty adorned. Jacinths
formed the cases, and the
cover was set about with
diamonds ON an enameled
border.
Think of a nut watch!"
golden acorn in shape, and
at a certain hour hearing
from it's contracted proper
tions the report of a diminu-
tive wheel lock pistol.
Still another fancy was for
cockle-shell cases, having
them richly chased and
enameled.
Quite an deliberately fin
ished watch was in the shape
of a duck; the case was of
silver, the feathers heavily
chased. Opening the lower
part, one finds a silver dial
plate, encircled with much
gilt ornamentation in f1ori-
ated scroll-work and angels
heads. On small rubies the
tiny wheels move noiselessly
on in their appointed ways.
This was made in the reign
of good Queen Bess.
Prominently among such
relics mention must be made
of the silver clock of Charles
the First, and given by him
on the morning of his execu-
ton (Jan. 1649) to Sir Thomas
Herbert. 1t was a remarka-
BILE specimen of the finest
handiwork of the times; q
picture discloses rich tracery
upon back, rim and face Of
this historic time-keeper of
scroll-work and deliberately
finished foliage. Upon tbs
back one sees a large central
flower, from which radiate
with true artistic touch leaves
It has descended as
Townley Milford, Esq.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15
MAKING PRESENTS.

Some tact is required in
making presents. Never in
innate your intention Of max
ing one. Half the pleasure
id receiving a present con-
si9ts in its being unexpected.
Avoid the appearance of
making your gifts of conse-
quence. When you have
presented it, and acknowl-
Judgements have been rem.
dered, do not recur to the
subject; but IL its merits have
been highly extolled, andthe
person who has received it
evinces a lively satisfaction,
express your happiness that
they are pleased, and say
that their opinion of it con-
stitutes the value of the gift;
at the same time, do not fall
into the vulgar error of de-
precating it. The gifts made
by ladies to gentlemen should
be of the most refined nature.
However small or insignifi-
cant a present may be, if
offered to you, accept it with
expressed thanks; not to
manifest much pleasure in re
ceiving 4 would not only be-
. tray lli-bteeding, but a disre-
gard for the feelings of the
giver, whom you may be GER
tain intended a kindness.
We should preserve the pres
ents of friendship with scru-
pulous care, and ought never
to dispose of them, orto give
them away to another. It
would be very gratifying to
the donor if we speak of it
occasionally whenever suit
able opportunity offers; and
in proportion as time has
elapsed, this attention will
confer the more pleasure and
it will prove that we have
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15

buds and swaying tendrils. 1t has descended as
an heirloom to William Townley Milford, Esq.
Remember we do not attempt to give a full list
of our attractions in this paper, but respectfully ask
you to call and see for yourself the beautiful Holt,
day Novelties we have to show you.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15

We present this little Christmas paper as an in
~vitation to every reader to call on us before making
Holiday purchases. We have just what ycd want.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15

it will prove that we have preserved the gift with
care.
Articles of jewelry are always welcome.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
Going too Far.

The restriction Of the selling Of liquor. to in
temperate persoLsi is unques,iOnabiy good thing.
but the spirit Of that resistance may be carried to
n dangerous extent. Up In Lockport, New York,
there il a Temperance "bOom" and Kama. ora
tOr addressed Q meeting there the other evening
aud recommended the shooting Of the iiauor ,el
lers. lie ssid: "As for me, feel that nv how.
are safe. II any saloon keeper inveirlss th.m
into bis place. shall rot appeal 70 the law but
shall settle the account with the saloon keepsr
myself. leaving his administrator TO settle with
me-" In further explanation Of what he meant.
and In order that his meaning might not be mis-
understood. the speaker related bis experience a,
= lawyer in the far West. when called upon 70 de.
fend boy Of eighteen years. who vas tried for
killing n saloon keeper with . shot gun, becaus.
liquor had been sold 10 his father, inducing deli
rum tremens. lie secured tho aequittai Of hi,
client, although he said, 81 do not commend this
example for your imitation, but this is one Of the
principles that underiies this movement" An
must admit that the saderiyisy rineipls 10 rather
serious one In lie application, aud if carried In.
20 practice would result In ntsmperate blood she'd
ding that might be moro deplorabls than intem.
perate liquor drinking. II Ia better 10 be "tsm.
perate in all things"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

JEv Pennsylvania exchange gives an ac-
count Of fellow travelling around taking orders
for hne dress goods and carpets. which he offered
at ridieuiousy low prices. For instance he proms-
Ell to furnish % yards Of good carpe, for Si.Oo
cash and si.oo more when the goods were deliv-
cred; good dress was the same price. lie
showed no samples, but freely used the names Of
all the weil.knOun persons in the neishbOrhOod,
as having given him orders. Strange 10 say We
have heard Of several instances where he "took
orders" and the dollar. II seems almost inereii-
bic that any one should be taken in BY any Of
these swindles after all the warnings that have
been given, and Of all the swindies ihi. is the
most ridiculous we have yet recorded. The "or.
dered goods" have no, yet been received.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

sa-vic,imired indorsers Of note. should be
careful how they pass over to other parties the
protested notes that they have taken out Of bank,
without first cancelling the Enforcement or adding
"wi,hout recourse" The Supreme cOur, Of Cali
fornia decides that the indorser Is responsible TO
subsequent holder when Transferred for value
The case covered a promissory note, a ehattei
mortgage going to the indorser a. security. The
indOrser had to pay the note. lie subsequently
assigned the mortgage and note 20 third party.
The latter sold the mortgaged property, aud not
realizing the full amount Of the note, sued the in
dorser for the balance and recovered. The court
said: "The indOrser took up the note from the
bank and re-isIuei Il for value. lie might have
stricken out bis name on the back, but did no, do
so, and he probably left Il there TO give the note
value. The court held |, to be well settled prin.
cpic Of commercial law that II the last Of several
indOrsers were to pay the note to hi. indorser he
could reissue the note with or without his indorse-
ment remaining upon ii, and recovery could be
had under this second transfer from all prior par
ties who remained liable TO him, and from him
also u his name were upon the Instrument"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

!cs-The Lebanon Courier says we have many
good laws in the interes, Of temperance bat popu-
lar sentiment isn't up to the enforcement Of them.
1t is violation Of Law to cell liquor to a minor
h is violation Of Law 10 sell liquor person of
known intempera,e habits Il is n violation ofiaw
for an Intoxicated person to appear on the street,
Now. IL these laws were all enforced II Is difficult
to see how there could be much intemperanee
existing in our State What l. needed, Is the
elevation Of the iIdiridaoi to proper regard for
temperance-io imbue him with temperance prin-
eipies aud habits-and where can this work be 90
appropriately and effectively done as in the
church , lie, people be taught not to drink, and
We need trouble ourselves very little about the
"liquor sellers"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
THE sick MAN" GETTING WORSE.

Our Democratic friends in this State appear TO
be getting more aud more into muddle and
nearly all the "mHnagsrs" appear to be pulling
10 opposite directions. The Cecil Dsmoeraf which
Is the mOuth.PiecS Of lion. Albert Constable,
don't take kindly to the pOw-wowing business. Il
says:
"The woll-meaning but misguided persistsncy
Of the politicians and political newspapers In their
unrcmitting expressions Of solicitnde about the
safety Of the Democratic party in Maryland NAV
be productive Of the very IN they are intended 10
remedy. IL the party 10 not the veritable sick
man there IL danger that the ominous mods and
oracular utteranees current anent Il will make
hso. IL is idle TO hope for deiiverance
at the hands Of the faetiOnists. II IL worse than
idle 10 seek remedy in . magnidcation Of the dis.
orders that threaten. bad as our case may be-
through the Kilkenny cattishness OF mon who
have used or would use the party machinery for
personal benefit, u can easily be made worse by
eackling fussiness aud oraeular pow. .wowing
Every commendation OF q now nostFum Il but an
insidious insinuation Of new ailments. II the
oakum 20 freely rendered 90 cork the ship were
used 20 cork the mouths Of those on shipboard
there would be not only less danger, but less semb-
lance Of danger"
tisnt Is very ill-in fact growing steadily worse-
and fears that the consultation Of the doctors
(the Democratic editor'l will simply result in an
inquest, q sitting on the corpse" so TO speak.
But let the wiseaeres have their little pow.wow
They should be permitted to take q hand 10 the
"burryin'" which the Republicans propose TO
give that party next fall.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
PRICE CURRENT.
RETAIL PRICES.

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Beg'-for'erhouse steaks, 20 and 2j cents per
pound s'Fio,n steaks, 10 and Is cents per pound
no IOasts' 10 and Is cent? per pound; chuck
roast, ~ and " cents per pound round, " cents
per Pouha eorned, 10 and " cents per pound :
soup meats, aud u cents per pound beef li'er,
anu ~ cents per pound.
bdmo'-rorequarters, ius and u cents per
pound n'ndquarters' Is cents per pound chops.
- anu :" cents per pound.
,M"""".-foreqnaIters, ~ cents per pound !;
nindquar'ers. 10 cents per pound; chop. - and
u cents per pound.
'e%.-sboulders, TO- aud u cents per pound /;
breast, I23 and 10 cents per pound chops, Is
aud 20 cents per pound outlets, 20 and % cents
Pyrk.-Roasi, - cents per pound hams, I5 to
ls cents per pound middiing, 10 cents per pound
shoulder u cents per pound lard, u cents per
pound
lcyddets..-Potatoss, 20 cents per peek new
potatoes, ~ cents per peek onions ~ cents per
peek spring onions and cents per bunch
spinach 20 cents per peek celery, to " cents
per ounen eaooages' anu 10 cents per head !
Patsn'ps, ~ cents per Pcck carrots cents per
Dunen sprouts :" anu 20 CTS per peck aspara-
sus, >" 10 oV esnts per Dnneh oyster plants, .
cent per oeneh lettuce, > TO cents per head
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

Ss-A dispatch from Indianapolis says that
nineteen conductors on the Psnnsylvania railroad,
some Of them the Oldest In the service Of the CON-
pany, have been discharged, rs have the ticket
agents at Louisville and JeGersonvilIe, and n
number Of trainmen and engineers. The cause Of
the eonduetors' discharge 10 said to have been
Wholesale stealing which has recently been detected
by 'pottsrs who have been placed on the trains.
One Of them discovered that conductor who took
sevsniy-hve cash fares only returned seven In his
report, while another 10 said 10 have obtained .
good home and $4,000 In government bonds out
Of bis stsaiings. The usual way Of the eonduc-
tors was not to punch tickets and then resell them
20 ticket agents or seaipsrs.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
Poiygamy.

LslaAoa Fa.) Courier.
Juige Black, if correctly reported in an inter.
view recently published, still vigorously holds to
his ultra State rights dogmas, and contends that
cOngres. has no right to interfere with Mormon
polygamy in the territories. The Mormons seem
to be in fair way Of triumph, and are holding
meetings in which they congratulate Themselves
on the position Of independence Of National
legi,laton which so far they have been able to
hold. They recognize the fact that with Demo.
crate ascendency their twin relic Of barbarian
IL safe.
There Is no more important and vital question
diyiling the Republican and Democratic parties
that that Of State sovereignty. As the Dem ocras
veu the rights Of the States, the National govern
mehi has not power 10 enforce it, own prescr.
vaiitn. This was the position Of Judge Black.
when, In James Buehanans cabinet, he held that
Their was no power In the National government
TO csercea State: hence q State could seceie from
the Union and destroy Il. This IL in harmony
via the celebrated "resolutions Of 's9,' which
were the corner stone Of the Democratic faith for
90 many years, when Calhoun an men Of that
sort dominated the Democratic party and Il is
the faith Of the leaders Of that party to-day.
The Republican party is the Union party Of the
country now as Il was during the war Of the
rebellion, when Il was In desperate conflict for
the preservation Of our nationality. The two
parties are as wide apart the polls this great
and vital question-a question on which depends
our national existence.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
LOOK OUT FOR PARIS GREEN Po.
TATOES.

DR.. J. Zack Taylor, Of Oxford, Talbot county,
Maryland, contributes the following; lie says he
has written this article for the whole press. and
trusts all will give such harmless formula space
for the benefit Of their patrons.
"The time has arrived 20 warn the whole peo.
pie sgainst buying Irish potatoes, that are
green In color, either for planting or eating
purposes. Examine your potatoes, and IL you
ind dark or green spots thrust your inger. u
into u and remove part of the skin or peel and
you uili End the potato IL green. This l. caused
BY the use Of Paris green aud other preparations
Of arsenic upon the vines TO kill the potato bug.
Writes correspondent TO the Bos'oH WafehBa1 :
The great bulk Of green potatoes are evidently
poisonous aud not ht 20 he eaten by man or beast.
Hnd further, a man might as we'll say that exter-
nal applications cannot effect the internal organs
OF the body, as TO say Paris green applied to
vines cannot and will not effect the roots.'' OF
course said he, a certain percentage Of the art-
clio 10 appropriated by atmospheric changes bot
u must not be forgotten that the earth is great
absorbent, and from repeated applications scores
Of times during the growing season. enough
would be takea into the soil 90 produce the bane.
ful effects described How shall We get rid Of
these poisonouI potatoesl Don't bay them either
as food or rs iced. How shall We prevent the
using Of Paris green aud other arscnical
upon potato vines Legislato against IL. wha,
shall We use rs = substitute for Paris green and
other deadly preparations 10 kill the potato bug
| think the following is a sovereign remedy, be-
sides u is good fertilizer 10 both the plant and
the soil Unsiaked lime, I peck water, 10 gal.
Ions mix and stir until slaked, then add 10
pounds sulphur; set this on the Gre and let Il
boil an hour OF 80, then remove from the FIRE.
This is called liquid suiphde Of lime. which will
Nil rose bugs. peach borers and other parasites.
Next take 10 pounds snuff dust refuse found
At the faetoriesl, or 10 pounds tobacco refuse
lsnua dust Preferred), and pour 10 gallons boil
ing water upon Il and let It stand half u day.
Then mix the sulphur lime mixture with the snuiI
dust mixture together, set on the Gre and let II
come 10 boil stirring all the time. set aside 10
cool. Then after stirring the mixture, sprinkle as
much as is necessary and as often as necessary on
the vines containing the potato bug, aud the re.
~sh ysth be gratifying indeed. Psrsoas with snail
patches Of potatoes need only make portion oi
this mixture al time"
This Is a matter that concerns every one and
We advise potatoc growers to adopt seine other
means Of re,tin. rid of the pots,oc bug. The
Dr.s formula Is very simple and s' readily OBJ
tained a. Pari' green. and a. easily applied
Ens. UNIoS.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

JeS-Gen. Green d. Raum, Commissioner Of In
ternai Revenue. has resigned. assigning as a rea-
son that the salary Of the Office $4,000 per annuml
was insufficient for his needs. During the long
time he has been at the head Of the Revenue De.
par,inent the collections have amounted to up
wards Of $3.50 OOo. 900 and not on, ,oiar ha, been
lost to the Government through the dcfalcaton Of
any officer connected with the Revenue service
This is a record Of which any may justly have
cause to feel proud. and in his resignation the
Government loses an officer whosc place 4, will be
difficult to fll. Gen. Raum. who l. an able
lawyer. will resume the practice Of his profession
in Warrington.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

1so-A correspondent, OF the Allegheny Er,"ipy
Mail writes: ~ New York merchant remarked,
Il have been an occasional 'PecuIator for eighteen
years. and have kept books to show the net result
Of Depreciation. which the average spectator does
not. About to close my business, had my spec.
ulative accounts balanced, and, deducting com.
missions to brokers, found that was really short,
but for s:o.ooo which made lately in real
estate transaction, ihatrepresented eighteen years
profits. Al times have made thousands, and
but for my books should have supposed myself a
considerable gamer. In brief, brokers' comnis-
fions have absorbed my pro6ts."'
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

Se-n is not at all unlikely that in few years
every man may become his own locomotive. Iu
more practical words, II Is possible that the prob.
lem Of aerial navigation will be brought into such
subjection tina, man may sail through the air
from hs place Of business to his country house in
few minute' A German scientist in New York
has invented a machine which. 10 furnished with
sufficient power, will travel through the air at the
rate Of forty miles an hour The possibilities Of
such q machine are beyond conjecture. IL the
keeiy motor could in some way be hitehed to this
invsntion In practical way, the very mummies
Of Egypt would turn over In their tombs from
sheer astonishment. Ifthis sort Of thing keeps
on Il may be expected that the next generation
will invent . royal road to learning.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

ES-On Tuesday last joviai party from BAL.
timore, composed Of prOminen, members OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic. Col. +. II. Webster,
Collector Of the Port; ex-Collector John l..
Thomas and Oilers, visited IIavre de. Grace to
engage In shad-bake aud witness the hauling
Of the seine at one Of the large fisheries on the
su'quehanna. very delightful day was spent.
the visitors greatly enjoying the fresh shad cooked
right from the water, A. also the novelty Of Wit
Messing the landing Of an immense seine With s5,-
600 hcrrings and a large number Of 6ne shad. In
the evening the Grand Army men mustered Col
le,,or Webster as member Of Admiral John
Rodgers Post. q. A. r.. of Havre.de- Grace, after
which the party returned to the city.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

Jrs>The trustees Of the grea, suspension bridge
over the East River. between New York and
Brooklyn, have announced that the structure will
be thrown open to the public on the eth day Of
May. issS. This will be notable day 10 the his
tory Of these two large cities. The event will 10
celebrated by festivities appropriate to the occa-
sion. Probably half million Of people will join
In the procession across the bridge. forming rare
and wonderful sight. The question Of fares and
tolls Is yet to be settled. In addition TO ample
space for foot passenger and ordinary vehicles,
there will be double track railway, with commo.
dious passenger cars constantly moving back and
forth. like shuttlcs over the bridge.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05
A Carpe, for the Parlor.

young girl In Memphis family insisted up
on having sOmething to say as to the selection Of
new carpet for the parlor. al don't care SO
much about the eolors.' said she, "nor whether
We Sc, regular carpet or q rug: and most Of the
pattern may consist Of small designs, if you like,
90 long as there are few figures In Il Of oblong
shape, and about by II inches in sire. I really
must insist on those dimensions, and want the
outlines 60 be distinct. whv AN I particular
aboat these points Simply because my feet are
rather large. Ny knowledge Of art 10 sufieen,
to teach me that the eye judges Of sire BY com.
parson. II my foot IL put on, for view on or
besiie . figure in . carpet that Is smaller than
itse, don't you sec that Il shows for all its actual
dimsnsions, but u II rests . distinct design Of
thres or four times its own area Il Is apparently
s~f~ssAi Sc ssspas snass hsSs q f.s hs
figures In II for my personal use. As soon as you
have made the selection will know by the eoloTs
hov TO make my purchases Of hosiery for the sea-
sOs. The exae,iOns Of dress nowdsys require
harmony Of hues.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-05-05

Eo-An Eastern Shore paper, in discussing the
growing needs Of the farmers % Maryland. says
'.that the need for increased fArm labor Is grow
Ing more pressing each yeA-, and that German
and other foreign labor should be introduced.
Nest Of the immigrant come TO this country with
the purpose Of taking up a government land
grant, aud as soon ~ possible they end their way
West. We heard Il suggested BY a thoughtful
farmer the other day that in order to retain for
sign labor, farmers should club together and at
convenient central points shouid build clusters Of
small, comfortable houses. A half dozen farmers
might thus unite and build q DOZEN houses cost
ing. say $500 each. A dozen families brought
thus into close nsighborinsss with each other
would be moro eOntsn,sd and more likely to stay.
Farmers wiii DO compelled In the near future 10
meet the question Of labor In some manner or
other, and the feasibility Of eoioniring foreign
lahoF In villages 10 well worth consideration"