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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15

THE PRUSsIAN RAILwAYs.-The &aatsdn-
zefoer of Berlin has lately directed attention
TO this subject, and gives q statement of all
important facts down to the end of 1857. The
article does not treat Of the provinces annexed
to Prussia in 1885, At the end of the year 1874
ia German miles Zone German mile is little
less than five English miles, of rail were open
in Prussia; of these Is had double track. AT
the end of 1867, 954 German miles were open, OF
which $50 were double. or these, 246 miles
belonged to the State The traffic has risen In
proportion to the increase of facilities, the
number of passengers having increased during
the period above mentioned from about
1900, 600 to SO, 100000 These facls become more
striking when we turn to the separate lines
Trat between Berlin and Hamburg. which
belongs 10 private company, and of which the
length as remained almos the same since IL
was first opened carried In 1867 1924. .24l persons
against 524, ,697 in ls48, while the goods traffic
has risen from 2l8 734 to IL 5O2 1877 tons. Again
the line between Magdeburg and Leipsio which
was built in 1910. and remained unaitered in
length until 1857, when q short line OF about
three German miles and half was added
shows also great increase. In l84l IL carried
353 20l ereoss and $40 8l5 tons OF goods; In 1857
935 694 and le 207; while In 1867 the traffic
no less than ,l70 44S and 26, ,000,O0O The capita
invested In Prussian railways which were open
at the end oflS67 amounted to $40 439 $50 thalers
OF this sum 1884 $40 had been employed on
lines belonging to the State 1872 229l .Sl6 on pri-
vate lines man aged by the State; and 269 735 966
on those entirely in the hands of private COM
panies. The imulus which the railways in
Prussia have given TO industry cannot be stated
in figures. The estates that lie In the districts
through which they pass always rise In value
and sometimes attain nearly double their for
mer market price In provinces where the
land is principally In the hands of peasant pro-
prietors, tt is requently means that thousands
Of families gradually rise from poverty to COM
paraiive afiluence. Hence the influence OF rail-
ways is often felt by people who never enter
one of the carriages.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15

THE CATTLE TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Some interesting facts and figures on this
question were recently submitted before the
Social Science Association at Albany. 1t was
stated that the consumption of beef in France
was 10000 tons; In England, 1850 900 tons, and
in the United Slater, 1900 600 tons. One OF the
principal sources OF supply of cattle to the
Eastern States and New York was Texas.
When the war broke out, Texas had only
5000 600 OF cattle There were now 1900 900
head of cattle in thatSlate. The total supposed
value of all the cattle In the United States was
500, ,OO0, 900, and The total annual consumption
amounted to so 600 900 head. In New York
alone there was s32 COO 600 worth of meat an
nually consumed, besides SS, 600 0O0 pounds OF
butter. valued at sS3 900 OOO ~ 900 pounds of
cheese. valued at ga 100000; and 20.OOO,OO gal
Ions OF milk, valued at S7,0.O.OOO-a total OF
S56ulO,0tO
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15

HINDoo STATISTICS. - In January, 1865. a
census of the inhabitants of the northwestern
provinces of British India was taken, with an
enumeration OF their occupations. after the
manner of the English tables. The population
In number came out equal to that OF the
United Kingdom, or rather more than SO,O00.OOo
OF souls. The total number OF persons supported
by the community was found to be 5iO.OlS. many
OF whom returned themselves under these curl
Gus caliipgSi- i-BePgsrs, 4oolb prostitutes, 29s 800
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15

tRe COLD WEATHER DOES NOT CHAP
- or roughen the skn amer using WRI9HTS
ALOONA ED GLYARIN ia BLET u F5OLIDI FILED
0LfChklN. It's daily makes the skin deli
csteJ soft and beautiful II is aeiightfuly frsgr ant
transparent, and Incompatible n Toilet SOAP For
ssIe by all DrugRists. Il q, A WRIGHT,
HR No. 64 OH ESNUT Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15

DEAFNEss.-EyERY INSTRUMENT THAY
- science And akin have invented 10 assial the
hearnE IN every degree OF deafness; also Respiraa
t0rs also Oanohifa Patent Crutdhe1, 1nperloR %
FA"EH hsress hsioW ohsH8nk - : N1pi
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-15
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NOTICE.
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tnect March 10 1862 can be oolained upon applica-
tion ~ thus Office.
8. B. KINGSTON
S5s General FrsiEnG Agent
f1ye A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
R-S OF thr NORTHERN LIadT PErRD.
LLUM COVE FANNY, the CHARTER OAK PEPRO.
LEU NJ COM pANY, and the NEW ERA OIL LJJM.
BFk AND MINING COMPANY, will bs b > d ON
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NJ, $40 8 LNUr Street,
BY VI der If the -
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Philadeli hia March u. 1863. 3izSt
fSy> ga PENNY SAVED Is EQUAL TO
W. tive Earned.' The tine to save In oney is
hen you II an the way l. IA by daposI.
SAVING FUR d NO. 1876 FOURTH street beios
Cnesnut MONEY In large or small amounts rs-
ceived, and five per cent interest aO " ed. On,
iai fro III tC g. ana Monday evenings fro % m
9oclock, Cf RUS CADWALL AOER
21B Treasurer
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
TRAINING FOR The EXHIBITION.

Now, that the season is approaching
for holding State and County fairs for
the exhibition of stock, few hints on
the subject of preparing and training
the animals to be exhibited may be of
interest to some of our readers, for we
have strong wish that every subscri-
Der to the Journal who exhibits stock
at those fairs may win prizes. 4 II Il
The first thing that will attract at
tention to your animal, is its appear
ance, its condition, indicating the care
that has been bestowed upon it to pre-
serve its health-it should have every
indication of good health, or it has no
business there, nor would it give any
credit to its master. IF of the equine
or bovine genus, the skin should be
clean and the coat smooth and glossy.
Any other animal must have a clean
skin to indicate good health. To in
sure this, the animal must be washed
and rubbed, until the work brings the
answer.
If the animal is colt, train it to
walk-to walk a mile, or some shorter
distance as fast as it is able without
breaking into trot. This is the first
lesson in "gaits," and it should be thor
ough and complete before it is put to
any other. Trotting comes next, but
postpone this until next year premi-
um for fast walkers ought to satisfy you
this time. Training horse to trot,
requires care, patience and skill.
Neither the man nor the horse should
become, excited; if either does, a
''break' is sure to occur. There should
be no scolding, no whipping-some-
times a gentle feeler may be applied
accompanied by an encouraging tone of
voice, but even this may sometimes do
mischief. Keep the horse temper tom
ed down as much as possible and the
drivers too. Gentle words of encourage
ment in soothing tone of voice will
accomplish all that can be done. When
horse is doing his best and you urge
him to do better, either by toe, whip,
or harsh words, he becomes confused,
breaks and loses time. s4
Cattle should be SO we'll trained to
being tied up or lead that they can be
moved from one place to another with
out any struggle, and 50 accustomed to
being handled as to not shy off from
strangers. They are brought out on
this occasion to be looked at, and should
feel perfectly at home.
Oxen should be trained to a quick
step, as one item of their value is fast
walking. Their skin and coat should
show good health but their condition
in regard to flesh should be that for
labor and not for the butcher.
Swine should have clean skins, but
not SO fat as to be too lazy to stand up
to be looked at.
Sheep should be trimmed little if
necessary but if they have been past
uring on high ground, there will be no
occasion for this. They should be gentle
and accustomed to being handled and
looked at.
Poultry should have clean, airy cages,
and not too many put together.
Let it be remembered that the same
care and attention bestowed on animals
to fit them for exhibition, should be
continued during the balance of the
year. If you fail to get a premium,
you will not fail to get your reward in
the end.-American Stock Journal
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
Masonic Incident.

MuSOulC luClucHls
The first Masonic funeral that ever
occurred in California, took place in the
year lS49, and was performed over the
body of brother found in the bay of
San Francisco.
An account of the ceremonies states
that on the body of the deceased was found
silver mark of Mason, upon which
were engraved the initials of his name. A
little further investigation revealed to the
beholder, the most singular exhibition Of
Masonic emblems that was ever drawn by
the ingenuity of man upon the human
skin. s55 - .a. 'a@
There is nothing in the history Of tradi-
tons of Freemasonry equal to it. Beauti-
fully dotted on his left arm, in red and
blue ink, which time could not efface, ap-
peared all the emblems of the entered
apprenticeship. There were the Holy
Bible, the square and compass, the twenty
four inch guage and common gavel. There
were also the Masonic pavement, repre-
senting also the ground floor of King Sol
omon's Temple, the indented tessel, which
surrounds it, and the blazing star in the
center.
On his right arm, and artistically exc
cutcd in the same indelible liquid, were
the emblems pertaining to the fellow craft
degree, viz: the square. the level and the
plumb. There were also the FIVE orders
Of architecture-the tuscan, doric, ionic,
corinth an and composite.
In removing the garments from his
body the trowel presented itself, with all
the other tools of operative Masory. Over
his heart was the pot If incense.
On the other parts of his body were the
bee hive, the "Book of Constitutions, !"
guarded by the Tyler's sword, the sword
pointed to naked heart the All-seeing
eye, the anchor and the ark, the hour>glass,
the scythe, the forty problem Of
Euclid, the sun, moon, stars and comets,
the three steps mathematical of youth,
manhood and age.
Admirably executed was the weeping
virgin, reclining on a broken column, up
on which lay the "Book of Constitutions. !"
In her left hand she held the pot of incense,
the Masonic emblem of the Immortality of
the soul.
Immediately beneath her stood winged
Time, with his scythe by his side, which
cuts the brittle thread of life, andthe hour
glass at his feet, which is ever reminding
US that our lives are whitening away. The
withered and attenuated fingers of the De-
stroyer were placed amid the long and
gracefully flowing ringlets of the discon-
ISOLATE moupner.
Thus were the striking emblems Of NOR
tally beautifully blended in one pictorial
representation. 1t was spectacle such as
Masons never saw before, and in all pro-
liability such as the fraternity will never
witness again. The brothers name was
never known Colorado Chieffain.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
2OaaUItt Tiu1ess M i

The boards Of registry ofTea town
ship-the trustees and clerks-are requir-
ed by law to meet annually on the first
Monday In september, at g o'clock, A.
NJ, for the purpose Of making corrected
list Of all qualified voters in their respec-
tive townships. The lrst Monday of Sep
telnber, this year, Scccuvs on the Gsh,
which the township officers will do well to
remember.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

WEATHER PREDICTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER.
The month comes in windy, and little
unsettled, soon followed by cool air and
. bright atmosphere. Towards the middle
of the month, expect occasional showers
ofsrain, soon followed again by fair and
pleasant days. Between the 2Sd and Goth,
very stormy, with heavy rain at times.
The month, ends with fair weather and
cool breezes. High winds or rain near
the Sd, 18th, 18th, and Goth. sAve4
THOS. SHAW,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
Picnics.

Picnics.
Since our last issue this city has been
elegantly entertained in the picnic way.
The Baptists had pleasant time with
children and old folks, at the head of
Methodist Avenue we could not attend.
The Germans (Turnverein) had a grand
timeen the same grounds on. Monday.
The Germania Band, of Dubuque, came
up per Steamer Sucker State, at IL A. M.
the procession formed, and at II NJ. the
exercises began. We were there at 2 p.
M. and witnessed come extraordinary
feats of agility. Prof. Moreste, the teach
er, 10 most eminent actor and he may
claim credit for instructing his pupils so
that they are nearly his rivals in the style
of muscular drill which Is his forte. We
were promised report Of this picnic, but
our paper cannot wait for time or tide.
Fifteen hundred people were in the
grove at 2:3O p. M. All were as joy
Gus, peaceable and kindly as people of
sense usually are. Some lager was
destroyed, of course. The, day was
favorable. At night the Cambrian
was filled, the "Germania" gave us
glorious music, the dance was sue
cess in every particular, and on the
next day general quiet reigned! Our
German fellow ci,izens have more
spirit in exhibitions of a social char
acter than all the rest of us combined.
May they live forever! -...s. ....ts
Not exactly a picnic this, but school
re-union. Rev. Mr.. Fliesbach had
School Exhibition in the Baptist basement
on the evening Of Thursday. The Rev.
teacher handed us report too late for
this issue. It will interest any one to wit
ness the scholastic as well as the military
drill which he impresses on his pupils.
We think it is not right to tell lazy readers
about such things. Let them 60 and see
for themselves. Mr.. F. has made his
mark here rs an accomplished teacher, the
children arc attached to him and learn
rapidly in German and English, he has
the entire confidence of the parents and
we bid him good cheer. Go and see his
SCHOOL. ys Isl s..s -g - e-sys ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

FOR SALE....A House and Lot; the
house,is, we'll arranged for q small fam.
lily good Cellar and Cistern. Enquire
at the Times Office. m -. ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
Note From Elkader.

Note From EIkadcr.
10 fAe, Tines The Elkader soreheads
who tried, through the Journal and the
Ne,cs, to make believe that Glib. Douglass
was dismissed from the position of Right
of.way Agent on this part of the Dubuque
and Mississippi Rail Road have received a
timely and well-merited rebuke at the
hands Of Judge Williams. The Judge
says the Company, and not Elkader, hired
GLIB. and that he has done three times as
much for the interest Of the projected R'y
as any other man in Clayton County. He
farther says the Directors of the Company,
and not Elkader, will tell Douglass when
to clear out. Their vent Of Resolution No.
2 spleen does not suit Williams at all. AS
heretofore, Gin. has the inside track. P.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
Home and Other Items.

Strouse Brothers lice and Henry will
begin Jewelry Establishment opposite
Cones Brick Store. Lee is east selecting
goods. William Odcll and Louis M.
Fisher left on Monday to go through u
classical course at the University of
Madison, Wisconsin. Another young
gentleman Of the county accompanied
them, but his name is not with us just
now. We expect to hear good words Of
all our Clayton Co., acquaintances......W.
r. Mead was with US last week !; he acts
good, fsels welly and holds on to the only
political plank Of salvation.
Hon. Jno. T. Clark will probably be the
Senator from Winneshiek County. As
President of>the Senate (?) we shall re-
quire very nice behavior on the part Of
our Hook. John, you must begin to
cultivate gentleness of manner, if you
desire to escape the Sergeant at Armes |!
......J. N. Sturtevant is making very
handsome improvement in his White
Springs Hotel property and in his dwell
ling house grounds nearer the city. A
Woodworking, honest man is Sturtevant.
The upper part of our city is an advance
movement that will be very ornamental.
Outside the Corporation, and away from
taxss.iS NOT only popular, ] but sensible
Mr.. Sloan exchanged pulpits with Mr..
Cruzan on Sunday last We like to see
this. Why do not all Clergymen do this
way. Let them leave out their blind
bride theories and tell folks to be good...
Mrs. /. Hopkins. and Mrs. VIM. Nc
Ciintoek wilfleave their husbands in a
day or two, to remain in Ohio several
weeks. May Heaven pity the grass Wild
overs "Neeze" is sick already, in
snticpation Of his bachelor state. Line
McKinnie, our old army correspondent,
writes US from Byron, U. P. r. r. We
will notice his letter next week, more at
lengths1 ~ u. II g% - Sc
Our calls for the last week have been
most agreeable rs we'll as abundant-nu-
mercus-we mean good many. Judge
Murdock and II. B. Taylor, the Rep. can
didates for the Legislature, make good
pair. We know SAN: he likes his friends
And don't Tile his enemies. s. For these
traits We like him. Mr.. Taylor will do no
discredit to Clayton County if sent to the
Legislature. 1t is impossible for US not to
recognize gentleman, however widely
we differ in politics we take Mr.. Taylor
to be square, good man his opponents,
so far as we knew, are equally good. May
the most votes win l., Samuel S. Wood,
NJ. d. and good type of the "Bohemian"
(quilLdriyer1, called to see US. He is the
travelling special of the Chicago Journal
o. Commerce, one Of the liveliest young
papers in the west. We invite our people
to look the Doc. over, make his sacqnaint-
ance and cultivate him. lie will probably
photograph our city and do us good. If
he writes as easily As he talks, he will do
to travel. Comet in, Doc, when you want
to be cheered up.
John II. ONeil, now of St.. Louis, and
John 9. Burns, the a',coys Clerk of the U.
s. Court at Dubuque came to see us on
Wednesday. We were as much pleased
to look at the faces Of these long, time
friends as we would be had our name
been Dent and vacancy to fill!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

Ue0thSe
i Several deaths have occurred in the
city within the last week. We were
promised names by friends, but full re-
ports arcynot given US. Mr.. and Mrs.
Daubenberger lost a little girl on Sat
Nrday- buried on Sunday at Pr. du
Chen. Mr.. O'Donnel, a child. Mr..
Jacob Kramer . CHILD. Mr. Bell
hands us a notice which will be found
An its place. A child of VIM. Eibel
was also buried this week.
Parents or friends will always do Us
a favor by handing us death notices.
If gratifying to them it is easy for us
TO memorize the sacred dead.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

ESTABLISHED 1857. - For promptness
and highest market prices, send your
Game, Wool, Pclts, Ears, Eggs, Butter
and oil ooantry produce to tho old and
well,known Produce Commission House
Of BENZ. r. Ballard, BIZ Greenwich street,
New York. p. o. Box 6s22. $50 q
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

"ALIsMA. 1T is not often that we have
the time to spare, or the inclination, to
notice any of the thousand and one prep
arations sold throughout the country, each,
as it is claimed, being a sovereign cure
for one or more of the ills that flesh is
heir to. Indeed, we have frequently
wondered that people ever died at all, or
grew old even, when, by small outlay
they could furnish themselves with some
thing which would keep disease at bay,
and defy the assaults Of time !
Concerning the efficacy of one of these
remedial preparations-and one which has
become celebrated Of late-we can speak
from personal experience, and conscicn-
tiously say it is good. We refer to "Alis-
ma" an article for restoring and preserv-
ing the hair, manufactured by Messrs.
Seward & Bentley, Chemists and Drug
gists, No. lS9 Main street, Buffalo.-Buf
taio Commercial Adr.
No slow sales for Stewards Cough cure.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

EDITORIAL CoNvENTIo Owing to the
facts that no satisfactory arrangement
could be made with the U. p. X. r., for
an excursion to the Rocky Mountains it
has been decided upon consultation with q
number of editors to issue the call for a
State Convention, to be held at Keokuk
during the session of the State Agricultur-
al Fair.-Fort Dodge North Vest.
If not deemed too "fast' would say
that 1t. Gov. CUE, President Of the Iowa
"Bohemians," has formally invited the
undersigned to address on or about
the 10Th, at Keokuk. We. that is to say,
l, accepted, in letter to B f. and will do
my best. A. p. r.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

Dindery.-The TINES OFFICE now has
a Book-binaer whose experience is 33 yrs.
All work sent to us will be done in the
best styls,at rates. entirely satisfactorys-
Send -ih your Mdgaz;hes and Book work.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
Weather, Markets, Sc.

Weather, Markets, Sc.
Warm, wet, rainy-not good for
wheat and oats, but we hope for safe
ty. If the crop of go plays 6oqsset in
the shock as We have often seen it
business may as well wind up. See
Peterson & Larson's (Sam is at home)
report of general markets.
Lampson & Co. receive and ship so
boxes or baskets of Peaches every
morning, at $50 to 81. so, to customers.
MAGNOLIA WAFER Superior to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the price. 81 X 81. 630y
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

FOR louisville Cement and Ak.
ron Water Lime, 60 70 !. 19e.
HOSE A0o.'s, Warehou sc NO I
on xevee, $50
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

sWANrED. good girls at the
City Hotel. 67l.w2
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25

A House and Lot on Ann Street For
Sale. Enquire Of CART. MoRaILL. 663
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-25
F0"e11's
Seeder & Cultivator

Five Thousand sold in 1868. Cannot be equalled
the continent. 10000 to be built for the Spring of
lS10s-l0O0 are for II. b. MALONE CO., General