Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-15

ORruAxs HoxR-We had the pleasure
last week Of visiting the Orphans Home,
and seeing that Institution during vacssion
as which time all those children who have
friends 10 different parts Of the State gro
permitted to visit them. Not finding the
Superintendent At homo We were kindly
shown over the premises BY one Of the lady
matsons who gave us oil the information
10 desired, and psrmittsd W 20 see the
children all together as supper, than which
no prettier sight, nor one better
calculated to impress on the mind
the noble and important work this
institution is doing can hs had. At
the ringing Of the bell the children gather
from the surrounding cottages under guild.
ance Of matrons and assistants, and march
into the large dining hall, taking their
places at their respective tables with their
teachers near BY to wait upon them. At
given signal the eating commences. All
are supplied with oil they want-snd that
zoo, with good and wholesome food. Not
the great variety of rich, rare delicacies that
grace the tables of wealth, but good bread
and butter, meat, and vegetables Of their
own growing. in large garden worked
principally by the older boys; and for
drinking they have good supply of fresh
water. After the evening meal they all
keep their places until afte- the reading Of
portion Of scripture, and on Sunday evening
we believe they close with prayer-this may
be called the family worship Of the Home
after which they leave in regular order
for their respective cottages. The principal
part Of the work at the Home 10 done by
tho older children, although during term
time nothing 10 permitted to interfere with
their studies, thus they learn practical life.
and are taught to meet it - many undoubt>
edly vill have TO do when they leave the
Institution. We ase told that oil the chill.
dren appear oontented, and, At most times
happy, when not directly reminded Of their
condition. All seem willing to return TO
work and study At the close Of vacation,
and many prefer remaining at the Home
altogether. We do not hesitate in ssying
that the people Of the State are perfectly
satisfied with the workings Of the institu-
ton, and even proud Of the good work they
are doing. If there are any who feel other
wise, We can only say TO such-visit the
Davenport Home. see the children oil TO-
gesher, look st their sad yet pleasant faces
and consider the debt Of gratitude you eve
them.
The expenses o! the Home, since the
State took charge Of il, will, in all proba-
bility, exceed the appropriation. from the
fact that the estimates were made at time
when provisions were cheap and the aoso-
lutte necessities not as great ~ now. The
only thing for the Legislature to do il to
increase the appropriation. We are confi>
dent such action will meet the approval Of
the public. For the benefit Of those living
at q distance. wo would state that the chill
drcn are entirely free from sickness, with
the exception Of one or two light casos Of
eoTeseyes. In closing, we would advise all
who desire it, to visit the Home, assuring
them polite reception.
DESTRUCTIVE FinE.-On Tuesday after
noon % Mr.. LeClsire Fulton Was threshing
the grain Of Mr.. Middleton, . tenant on Mr..
A. @. Fulton's farm near Durant, and soon
after starting, = quantity ofstraw become
wrapped tightly round the tumbling rod Of
the machine, and the great friction ensuing
kindled fire which resulted in desastrous
confagration. Six stacks Of wheat aud the
threshing machine, new one, were des-
troyed. and horse perished in the flames.
Mr.. LeCla;re Fulton writes that the thrash.
ing party had run some twentyssix bushels
through when the driver shouted "fre."
Every man did his best instantly to try
to put out the flames, but to no purpose
had the stacks been covered with powder
they could hardly have burned quicker.
Finding this impossible all hands tried to
unhitch the horses. The utmost confusion
reigned-the ten horses plunging and jump
ing in every direction. Most Of the traces
were cut, bu. il was found impossible 20
extricate one poor mare. Mr.. LeClaire
Fulton's hand was badly burned and cut
in his efforts to loosen her, but she reared
back aud fell into the flames. The loss will
be about twelve hundred dollars. One third
Of the wheat belonged to Mr. A. c. Fulton,
and two thirds to Mr.. Middleton. The loss
will be severely felt by the latter gentleman
who has thus lost nearly the whole Of the
fruits Of his summers labor, and who has
family to support.
H4RxoNiA CLuB-That the musical taste
Of our city is rapidly assuming higher tone
is evident to suy one with the smallest
sense Of appreciation. 1t 10 also well es-
tablished fact that our city has some Of the
best musicians in the State. The several
societies and musical associations now or
sanized 10 our midst testify to the corrsct>
ness Of the above statements. A new asso.
station called The Harmonic Club Was or
gsnised on the 26th Of June last, for the
general practice and improvement Of its
meubsss. The following vell.known names
win BE- recognized b. The public - some Of
the BEST musicians and singers in the city:
Singsrs-W. H. Hasmes, W. II. Lybe, s.
B.. Reed, O. B. King, J. E. Aadsevs, W. O.
Hail, U. N. Roberts and NJ. Hall.
OrcAsstyo-Mr. Wallscs, Chas. E. Camp
bell, Frank Hathaway, Mr. Passlow, VIM.
Young and Mr.. Oostas.
They have their rooms Tor evening pfas.
tice in Forests block, corner Of Perry end
Third streets. and any one having head
their excellent practice Of some Of ~ hnsst
pieces extant. shows lamentable ignorance
by giving other than favorable criticism.
A CoUNrsR SfAfsnENs G. Jesse
Kempton, the hero Of the "Grtss Outrags"
published In cur last evsniae's issue. takes
exception to that article end says thst in