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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-10-31
PLOWS PLOWS.
The Mcconnell PloWs,
Are better adapted TO the cultivation of Ike

l ne MCCOnnoll FLOWS,
Are better adapted TO the cultivation of TIE
BLACK wAXY LAND,
than any other kind ever manufactured or
imported into Texas. This is broad as
scrtion, but one that can be easily proven
by large number Of the most respectable
and successful farmers of Dallas and sur
rounding counties, as will appear from the
certificates furnished me by gentlemen who
have Cor several years cultivated their
farms with pows manufactured by me-
One of these certificates is hereto append.
ed, as follows:
DALLAS, February 9th, 1868.
The undersigned farmers, residing in Dallas county.
take great pleasure in recommending to the Farmers
of Northern Texas the pows manufactured at Dallas,
by Joseph G. Mcconnell. For blowing in BLACK
WAXY LAND, the MCCONNELL is much superior to
any other kind of pillow have ever used or seen, AMI
to those of uur friends who wish To purchase SUPE
RIOR PL0W, We say by all means buy one OF those
10y Joseph g. Mcconnell, and you will
have no tcregret your bargain.
GEORGE b. BROWN,
W. II. HUGHES,
WILLIAM ADAMS,
JOHN HOWELL,
JOHN J. EAKINS,
DALLAS IOMPS0N.
JAMES COLE,
JAMES ALDRIDGE.
Asupp'y Of these plows are constantly
4 ept OH hand for sale, at my shop, for cash.
JOSEPH C. MCCONNELL.
Dallas, March II, lS6S.-2G:tf.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-10-31
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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-10-31
The Dallas Iron and Brass
FOU N D. Y.

TENllf unlsrsiEnei hsE leave 10 infarm
Il iheiT frisHds sni he publis generally,
that ihcy are nos PFrTaTri 90 Ia al kini II
asrk u.Uslly done in a foundTy aEi Ma
china Shop such as
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-10-31
FIRST GLASS
FEMALE SCHOOL,
DALLAS, TEXAS.

F8vHE next annual Session, divided into
IL two terms Of five months each, will
commence on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER a, 1865.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20

bees of the remaining combs, before the
entrance, and put them away for another
season, and the thing Is done.
II the bees are In box hives, we would
not unite them until they are put Into win
ter quarters; then II Il only necessary to
turn one hive bottom upwards anu put the
other on top Of Il. In few days all the
bees from the bottom hive will go up Into
the top one, and all together will carry
the stores up there. We used often to
make one good colony out Of two weak
ones, In this way. II will be the case this
season, we think. that many colonies VIII
he strong In numbers, though with little
honey.
The early frost has put an end to hopes
Of these supplying their lack OF stores,
but these are the colonies that will pay to
feed. Give them some aid now, and keep
one Of the bee-feeders full OF syrup near
them all winter, and you will find them
paying back your care with Interest. When
there are abundant stores, but the bees
arc few, more bees may be given from q
weak colony. Without good cluster OF
bees they cannot protect themselves from
cold. Bees die Of cold more frequently
than Of starvation In this country.
Examine your bees some frosty morning
after a frosty night. and you can tell ex-
actly how large the cluster Is. Remem-
ber, however, that the bees decrease fast
In numbers amer frost co,nes. Some would
have bees carried to winter quarters very
soon after they cease to gather stores In
the fall. and we are not sure but this may
be the best way.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
ly.i...,. A.... to Gr.,.eprsrers.

AZ recent meeting Of the Wine Grow
er's Association Of Ohio, Mr.. Thompson
called the attention of the Assocl lEsfor, to
some very fine bunches OF the Creyelin z
grape. II Is well known that several Of
our varieties fail to "set" well, and the
consequence Is imperfect and loose
punches. The cause Of this defect has
been supposed to be u deficiency OF pol
len, and Mr.. Thompson remedies 1t by
planting the Creveling alternately with
some vine that produces pollen al abun-
dance, such rs the Hartford Prolific, Con-
cord, &c. As q general rule we object to
mixing different kinds of vines In this way.
The labor of gathering the crop Is increas-
ed, aud the difference In the habits OF dif-
ferent varieties Is such rs to render u
slightly different system ot management
advisable In each case. But II the above
remedy Is efficient In preventing imper-
feet punches, it will make ample cOnpen-
sation for any little trouble it may cause.
In this connection we may state case
which occurred at the meeting OF the
Western New York Fruit Growers So
ciety, some years ago. n gentleman
present exhibited two samples Of Clinton
grapes. In one the bunch was compact
and perfect. In the other IL was loose and
imperfect. The latter had been grown OH
vines which had been allowed to take
their natural course, Willie I'm the former
case the vines had been stopped rs soon
as the punches showed themselves, anu
before the vines were fully In Hover. We
have mo- doubt that In rampant. strong
growing kinds like the Clinton. the young
shoots tend so powerfully to rob the fruit
Of nutriment, that the punches become
imperfect. Il.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
Importance Of listening ,cr,1.

1t seems paradoxical to observe that the
art Of listening well forms a part Of the
duty of conversation. To give up the
whole Of your attention to the person who
addresses himself to you Is sometimes a
heavy task; but It is one which we must
pay for the privileges of social life, and
an early practice will render It almost an
involuntary act Of good breeding; whilst
consideration for others will give this lit
tie sacrifice merit and charm Of which,
the lowest proof of Christian feeling can
never be devoid. TO listen well Is to make
an unconscious advancement In the power
or conversing. In listening we perceive
III what the Interest, In what the failunAo
others consists. We become, too. aware
OF our own deficiencies, without having
them taught through the medium OF HUI
milauon. We find ourselves often more
Ignorant than we could supposed possible.
We learn, by a very moderate attention to
the sort OF topics which please. to form a
style OF our own. The "art Of conversa-
ton, Is an unpleasant phrase. The pow
er OF converslng well Is least agreeable
when II assumes the character Of an art.
In listening, q well.brcd EentlewOman
VIII generally sympathize with the speak
er. or, u needs must be, differ as gently.
Much character Is shown In the art Of lis
tcning. some people appear TO be In a
violent hurry whilst another speaks; they
hasten on tho person who addresses them,
as one would urge on horse. with "Yes,
yes. Very good. Ah!, Others sit on
the mii stare, eyes fixed rs those Of an
owl on the speaker. From others, loud
and long laugh Is ut intervals produced,
and oil the company turn round to see
what was the cause OF the merrimcnt.
But al! these vices OF manner may be
avoided by gentle attention and q Ger
tain calm dignity Of manner, based upon
reflective mind aud humble spirit.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
Life IN bed.

We all know that sleep Is rs necessary
rs food to the support of tho animal life
Our vital machinery would soon wear Out
without II, and were Il not for the Inter
walls OF healtliful insenslbility that sleep
affords to the brain, we should all 60 mad
with too much thinking. Even plants
sleep, and the cold lymph that flows
through their venous systems would cease
to circulate If the active principles of their
existence were not recruited by repOse.
Children are believed to grow faster dur.
Ing their slumbcr than when awake; and
although some very smart modern philos-
ophers have advanced the theory that II Ia
possible for man to live and enjoy life
without sleep, the doctrine, like the equal.
ly absurd dogma that 1t Is possible to live
without sustenancc, Is 50 manlfestly ab.
surd that common sense laughs It to scorn
But bed Is not for sleep solely. We liz
down to slumber, but We pass many IN
hour In bed calculating, planning, hoping,
Imagining. The course Of our lives Is
shaped, to some oSteRt, as- we u hatwaep
tho sheets and blankets. OF the still night
and early morning are born mighty
schemes that are carried out In the STIR
ring day. The mind awakes from pro-
found and dreamless slumber with all Its
faculties invigorated and emboldened.
Difficulties that appalled, us when fatlgued
and overworn lose half their terrOrs In the
presence of an intellect strengthened by
perfect rest. Sleep Is to the brain what
prostration on the bosom of their mother
earth was TO the Titans; we arise from II
"glants refreshed" Perhaps the myth
which represents the "fooring" Of those
rebellious deml-gods as having such n
genial effect OIL their muscular power,
was intended to>typlfy the uses Of tired
Natures sweet restOrer." There are both
strength and wisdom In the pillow, else
why should the propriety Of consulting 1t
have grown Into q pr0verb?
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
DMmble Bees

There are some very pretty stories told
about the domestic bee waylayinR the
honest humble bee, and robblng him Of
his hard earned gains. Such tales are
evidently the product OF warm Ina gina
ton. / find that several humble bees
have forced themselves Into my hive this
season, doubtless for the purpose of plum
dcring. Several were killed, and, amer q
time, nothing was found but the humble
bee, whose hairy covering was In general
entirely removed. either during his fight
with the bees. or by subsequent attempts
on the part Of the bees to remove him.
On one occasion saw q humble bee en-
ter glass hive, and, being curious to
know how he would be received, uncov.
cred the glass, aud had q pretty good
view Of the fight. He was attacked by
dozens, perhaps hundreds, of bees who
attempted to bite and to sting, apparent
ly with very little effect. The humble bse,
on the other hand, by means ofhis power.
full niandibles, succeeded In killing or mu-
tilating nearly teacup Of bees before he
succumbed. !, Of course, felt strongly
Inclined TO move to the rescue; but my
desire to sec what the result would be
overcame my interest In the bees. Amer
time the humble bee lay exhausted on
the bottom Of the hive, which was COM
pletely strewed with legs and wings Of
occupants Of the hive. fthen covered the
glass, and left the hive I'LL next morning.
BY that time the bees had carried out all
their dead, 90 that II had not witnessed
the fight, should not have known that
any damage had been done. Remedy.
never use largo holes or wide slits % en-
frances to your hives. A long slit which
Just gives space enough for drone to
squeeze through, will keep out the bum.
bic bees, as well a mice and other largo
depredators.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20

As soon Us plum or cherry knot can
be discerned swelling out, cut Il away antl
burn II. When you see any sign Of change
In color on the bark Of your pear trees,
cut away and burn that also. And when
you see any black marks on the leaves Of
apple trees, livid spots on the grape fOll-
age, or any change whatever from the
normal hue, cut away anu burn the whole
thing. BY this means shall You prevent
their seeding-and thus only can you ever
keep In check scourgc which Is really,
In some neighborhoods, a mighty obstacle
to success.
So with insects; rs n soldier would say,
they mnst be attacked directly In front.
Strategy Is OF not much use. IIand-plck-
Ing, tree-shaking, and collecting grubs
and larve, must be the chief reliance Of
the practical man. lie who has not ''tlme"
to attend to these things, will have to buy
his fruit of those who have. 1t seems
har,l-hearted to pronounce such doom,
but we feel Ii to be truth; and the soon
er all realize 1t the better, II II must be.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
Tobaeeo-Ifs Use and Abuse.

DR.. o. w. Holmes, In his most interes-
ting stalk concerning the human body
and It's management" In the Atlantic
Monthly, has the following suggestions
on tobacco, showing Its effects on the
system:
The tobacco question Is one of the hard
est to deal with. When the Arctic voya-
ger describes Ills little party travelling
over the icebergs. aud pictures them as
they rest at evening, when their freezing
days journey Is over, who can grudge
them the pipe Of tobacco they take with
such calm enjoyment after their coffee
snuff box at Waterloo? Who would deny
the sailor In his midnight watch, or the
sentry on his round, the sOlace which he
finds In his acrid nepcnther The plain
truth about tobacco Is, that 1t Is not q
strong poison enough to produce any very
palpablc effect on tho health, when used
In small quantities by people Of average
constitutions.
Yet remember seeing very famous
athlete decline cigar offered Hun, on the
ground tlatit would be enough to unfit
him for his performance, which required
perfectly steady nerves and muscles. A
danger to which smokers are exposed Ia
injury to the temper, through the In.
creased irritabillty which the practise Is
apt to produce, and to the will, which It
NA,Ysrfl to subjugatc.
This habit Introduces into the conduct
of life, one ftbe most imperious forms
Of self indulgence known to human ex-
perience.
Our State Prison convicts are said to
pine for their tobacco moro than any
other luxury of freedom. The amount o
duty unperf0rmed or postponed or slight
ed, In obedience to craving for the mar
cotic stlmulent, must form large item In
tho list of the many things LEFT undone
that ought to have been done. Carry the
use of the strange herb little further,
and the partial palsy OF the will extends
to other functions. The sense of vision is
one of the first points where the further
encroashment Of the drug shows itself.
Many cases Of amaurosis, or loss Of pow
er In the nerve Of the eye, arc traced to
the free use of tobacco. Some hard smok-
ers great workers, as we all know; but
few who have watched the effects Of nj
cOtlzatlon on will and character would
deny that II handlcaps man, and often
iNSC wi uisttuStiOhs
II encourages revcry-the contemplation
Of the possible. which Is charming but
unwholesome substitute for the perfor-
nance of the duty next at hant.
five divide our friends Into the tfthings
,csrs 90 and the az things are 20 sections, the
nicotizers will probably be found most
numerous among the former. But 1t must
be remembered that all habits Of this
kind, like insanity. are more apt to fasten
themselves on natures originally defective
and Ill balanced. than on those In which
the poise of the faculties is well adjusted,
and the self determining power too vigor-
Ous to become enslaved. II one comes to
the conclusion that he will DO better for
leaving Off the use of tobacco, he must ex-
pect to find that 1t costs him hard strug.
gle. It Is second weaving, almost as
trying as the first, but q few days put an
end u the conflict.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20

TIE ENTITY CRADLE.-wc met John
on the stairs. He was carrying an old
cradle to be slowed away among what
was termed plumber In the lumber room.
One rocker was gone and the wicker work
OF the sides broken, Il was an old willowy
affair, but we could not refrain from cast.
Ing SAT- look into It's empty depths.
Gone. What golden heads were plllOwed
here, heads on which the curls grow
moist In slumber, and the checks and lips
flushed to the hue of the rose. When
sleep broke, the silkcn fringcd lids opened
heavily from the slumbcrous eyes. smiles
fitted like sunbeams over the face; the
white fist was thrust into the mouth. and
when mamma lifted the muslin and peep
ed I'm To see II baby was sleeping, cooling
and Growing was heard. The little feet
begun to Kick, out Of pure delight, and
Kicking out till both OF the tiny red shoes
were landed at the foot OF the cradle.
Where are those hands now! Some that
were embrowned by the vigorous man
hood are sleeping ON the battle helds,
some are bleached with time and cares
and they have grown sore and weary ON
the rough paths of life. Perhaps some
little one, once tenterly rocked here is
sleeping In the coffin. Over Il grows
heart-ease, and vigorous box aud white
candy tut, and starry Jasmine. The blue
bird fiutters Its bright wings through the
willow bough, and the cool wind Wills
pers 20 the green leaves and grass blades
on theigraves. What, perhaps, OF lis I'm
mortality. Sleep ON, little one. or such
IL Tia 0ngdom OF Heaven. /.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20

THE INTRIcAcIEs OF MATRIMoNY.-
The New York correspondent Of the Gin.
clnnatl Commercial is responsible for the
following story:-
A curious matrimonial affair has Just
transplred In Brooklyn; the parties are
not In high life or known to fame; but
their history Is nevertheless interesting.
Ten years ago, a couple, recently married
moved from Boston to the City Of Church.
es, where the husband set up business,
and prospcrcd. His business at his office
was better than at his home, and his mar
rled life was unhappy, and about five
years ago the parties managed to secure
q divorce. They gradually lost trace OF
each other, and during the past year each
of them married, and each to person
who had been divorced. The two hus-
bands were thrown together without
knowing their relation to each other, and
few weeks ago, the one who married
the divorced woman, invited the other
home to dinner. Imagine the cmbarrass-
ment when the happy husband introduced
his wife to his friend. Both were too well
bred to have q scene, and so the dinner
passed of somewhat frlgidly, but with 10
actual unpleasantness.
The recipient of the dining courtesy In
vited the other to 20 home with him soon
after and partake off family dinlicr, little
thinking, rs 1t happened, that he was to
return the compliment In every particu-
lar. II turned out that each had married
the divorced spouse Of the other, and 1t
was more satisfactory tn know that each
was entirely pleased with the engagement.
I dare say there arG> many q couple or
many pair of couples that would be
greatly benefited by just such change.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20

PROTECTING Tues FRoN MIcE.-Eyery
winter thousands at dollars are lost by
the ravagcs of mice. AMI In nearly every
case where damage Is done to trees, the
owners acknowledge that they neglected
to use any means to protect their orchards.
Too many depend upon trampling down
the snow In winter so that. mice cannot
work beneath L.; we do not deny but this
mode Il cticctual when thoroughly prac.
ticed; but the great trouble arises from
not attending tn it promptly, and while
or from guard the damage Is done.
II Is said that by coating the trunks OF
the trees a foot up from the ground with
equal parts Of pine tar and fish oil, mice
will not touch them. The remedy that
we have always used, and one that never
failed, l. to make small compact mound
Of dirt around the bodies Of the trees. A
wagon load Of common clay will furnish
material for protecting an ordinary-slzcd
orchard and but little time Il required to
do up the job.
II grass, leaves. and other substances In
which mice can find lodgmcnt are kept
away from trees, they will very seldom
be meddled with. II Is very great mis-
take to manure an orchard In the fall with
light compost, old straw, or anything else
In which vcrmin can nest.-Ohio Farmer.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-11-20
vVAAf 90 Csss Rfss.

"what Is the value Of this estate ~ raid
Q gentleman to another, with whom hc
was riding. ~ they passed fne mansion
surrounded by fair and fertile fields,
~ don't know whist Il is valued NJ; I
know how much Il cost it, late possessor." I"
show muchw
His soulw
A solemn pause followed his brief an
swer, for the enquirer had not sought
hrst the kingdom Of God and bis right
eousness.
The person referred to was the son Of Q
pious lab0ring man. Early In life he poe.
sessed faith In Christ, and soon obtalned
q subordinate position In Q merchantile
establishment In that city. He continued
to maintain . reputable religious profess-
Ian till he became partner In the firm.
Labor then increased. He gave less st-
tentIon to religion, and more and moro 70
his business. and the cares OF the world
choked the Word. Ere hc became old,
Inc was exceedingly rich In money, but 20
poor and miscrly In soul that none who
knew him would have suspected that no
had ever borne the sacred name OF Him
who said, 1T Is more blessed 70 give
than to receive"
At length he purchased tho large land
ed estate referred 70, built Q costly man.
sion, sickened and died: just before he
died he remarked: my prosperity has
been my ruin."
away Immortal Joy and everlasting life;
ret how many do III "Whcn have IN
ishcd the house, then WIN seek the
Lord,r said ono man. "Years aftr.
wards said tho narrator, ~ passsd that
way; the house was not finished, bat tie.
man was desdw
"what shall e profit man n hs sAall
gain the whole world and Ice his own
Soulrr
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A teacher relates thl. incident which

A teacher relates this Incident which
we dnd In newsp<per:-
One morning went to my school-room
and found many vacant seats. Two little
scholars, who had been with US = few
days before, lay cold IN death, and others
were very sick. A fatal disease had en-
tered our village aud school. The chill.
dren were crying bitterly as I went In,
and some OF them ran quickly to me, say
Ing, 20. teacher! Minnie and George are
dead! What shall we dor Do you think
we shall be sick and der
I touched the bell gently % . signal for
the opening Of the school and when they
had all taken their seats, I said:-
"Chlldren, you are all AFRAID Of this dis
ease. You sorrow for the death OF your
mates, and fear that you may also be Ia
ken. Many OF you have asked me, what
shall we dor know Of but.oue way to c.
cape this trouble. and that y TO escape
from 4. II you will listen will read you
Of q htdlng-place." 3.. !.
IAN llstensd eagerly while I read the
Hinety-frst Psalmy INads NO oomugsutss
but In fox wordA 1ked that the Lord
would cary his message to their hesrts.
They all seemed hushed by the sweet
words Of the Psalmlst, and the morning
lessons went on as usaul.
At noon, dear little girl named Lizzie
came to me and said, Teacher, are you
not afraid of the dlptlieriar' NO." I ans
wered. "well, wouldn't you, II you
thought you would be sick and der "No.
dear, I trust not" Lizzie looked me full
In the face for some minutes. with thought
full, wondering eyes; then her face bright
cned little-"Oh, know now" !" she said.
"You are hiding under Gods wings. Oh,
what nice place to hide! Thought OF
that as You read the chapter. I wish I
could hide there too. Then should not
be afraid of the diptherla or anything else.
Is there room for me there toow
"Yes. Llzzle,"I said-''room for you,
and for every one who wishes to come.
Oh. He longs so much more than you can
think to hide you In his arms, to clasp
you to his hcart!"
And this 10 the true hldlng-place for us
all-old and young-ln any and every
fear aud trouble; q hidlng-place In which
there is always room and to spare.