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Repairing Roads.

This is an operation which is or should
be performed immediately after the set
ting OF the ground in the spring. In sg-
ricultuTal districts it is often deferred till
later in the season. In this case the labor
of putting road in good condition is often
doubled. 1t is as true of roads as raiment
that "a stitch IN time saves nine" and if
for the word stitch, we substitute ditch,
the old saw will be even more forcible in
its meaning.
Winter makes sad havoc in the earth
roads, which intersect the country in all
directions. His frosts upheave, and the
springs wash out deep gulleys and ruts,
and when at last the reign of frost is over,
that which was straight is all crooked ;
level places are changed into alternate
rises and depressions, stones are left on the
top, and, IN short, these roads become
sloughs Of despond in which loaded teams
wallow in despair, and where wagons are
left standing for weeks up to the hubs in
mud, simply because it is beyond the
power OF horse flesh to extricate them.
II, when the mud has dried, the ruts
were filled at once, and the bitches at the
| wayside opened, much would be gained
but as this is generally neglected, the June
| thunderstorms have things all their own
way. Slulces are filled, bridges under
| mined and washed away, and, finally, when
| the road master summons the inhabit
ants to turn out and work on the road, they
find plenty to DO. The road is at last pu
| into passible condition, and remains so til
the fall rains and the marketing wagon.
again cut them up, and the snow following
| hides them from view ill the ensuing sprin z
That this is only a fair picture of tht
majority Of the roads in the Northern
States, we know from experience; anC
| those Of the South and many parts Of The
West are even worse, if all accounts OF
their miserable condition during the win
ter rains are to be credited.
| There is, perhaps, some excuse in the
| pressing work OF spring for the delay il
road repairing. We believe, however
that the custom is maintained more
through habit than necessity.
An old farmer once remarked to us thai
there is no other work done bv farmers
that pays so well as road making: but
there are few of them that are far sighted
enough to see that the saving Effected by
good roads IN the current expenses of re
! pairs IN wagons and harnesses, and the in
crease OF loads which can be carried, pay
literally for the work, which they dc
| grudgingly, when at last it is performed
| -SL6HtITic I7DYriP1D
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him 5000. objected to Il, and also told Gov.
Butler / was opposed to any such transaction He
told me he needed the money very much to pay
for some land he had bought: and then wanted
HIM TO take less amount. We finally settled up-
on The basis aChich has bern prtsented. was no:
present when the $500 was paid and the note
given; not see Gov. Butler sitter that until the
next fall. Last Aug 81 the Governor had a re-
ceipt for his money which signed; | had not re-
ceiyed any money from the Governor He desire
Kennard with regard to some business he had
With him -
The State Auditor was impeached at
the same time with the Governor, for i'm
plication in the same transactions: his
trial Is yet to be had, but there is little
doubt that he, too, viii be convicted and
removed.
The impeachment and removal of two
Radical Governors, the impeachment of a
third Clayton, of Arkansas) whose con-
vlction failed only through his purchase
OF the body that was trying hin, the
popular charges OF gross venalitv and
bribery against several other unimpeach-
ed Radical Governors in the South, and
the conviction of two Radical Members OF
Congress of penitentiary offenses are facts
that illustrate the degradation of official
life within the last ten years Our civil
service certainly needs reformation; but
can 1t be reformed by that party which has
corrupted it, Is it possible for party to
reform itself when the process would
oblige it to send so many of its high
officials to the State prison :-Nissoxri Re
publican.
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improvement of Seed.

Plants may be improved by selection.
They Will always reproduce themselves in
thelr specific characters, and often in those
OF their varieties, especially when a varie-
ty has been cultivated for a considerable
time under the same conditions Of soil and
climate. In general sense, like produces
IKE; and II proper care is taken in selec-
ton, 1t will do more than this, it will i'm
prove upon itself Therefore. if the best
plants Of any variety are selected yearly.
and the best seeds of these are planted II
a soil especially adapted 10 their higbess
development, great Improvement will be
ELECTED, and often new varieties of great
excellence will be obtained. When the
French began to manufacture sugar from
the beet, the best specimens Welded only
about four and a half per cent. Cf their
weight; but when they selected seeds
from the beets containing the LARGEST
amount OF this substance, and applied the
lnanures which were best fitted to pro
duce 1t, as potash, ammonia, etc, the
plant was at length so much improved
that 1t plelded nine per cent, or double
the original quantity. The same course
may be pursued with equal success with
other plants
Multitudes of new varieties are spring.
iDS up every year, WHICH are lost from q
want OF competent observers to select
them and bring them into cultivation. The
skilltul agriculturist goes through his
heldS, and observes with keen eve every
variation of any plant in any particular
direction, and converts it to some usefiIl
purpose. If head of wheat Of remarka-
bic size or plumpness is seen, it is selected
and cultivated by itself, till a new variety
is developed and permanently fixed. fan
ear OF corn is observed which is distin-
guished for its length, the number of its
rows, the size of its kernels, or its ea-;v
maturity, 1t is preserved for seed. In this
way most of the new varieties which are
considered to be so remarkable, and are
sold for so great prices have been origin
ated. Farmers are not generally aware
how much is lost from their yearly crops
by not selecting the best seeds. S. G.
Patee, of New Hampshire, threshed two
bushels of wheat from the ends OF the
sheaves, where the largest heads are usu-
ally found, without opening them, and
picked out the largest and best kernels
by hand and sowed them. He got one
third more wheatfrom this seed than from
the same quantity not thus selected. a.
though the soil and cultivation were the
same.-Cor. Country Gentlemen.
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which are issued monthly, and q number
of them being noted for their superior
typographical appearance
Freemasonry, temperance, odd-fellow-
ship, music, mechanics, law, sporting, real
estate, and woman's suffrage, have each
their representative organs, many of which
are edited with ability, and have extensive
circulations, and net large incomes to their
enterprising publishers
The list of class publications is increas-
ing rapidly Of late, its ratio Of increase
being greater than that Of the entire press
OF the country taken together, owing,
probably, to the fact that the increase OF
wealth and population of the country
make 1t possible and profitable to publish
| class papers where, but very few years
| back, they could not have been made self.
| supporting.
The number Of papers published in
other than the English language is grow
ing rapidly, owing to the immense immi,
grafton from foreign countries, especially
| Germany, France, Scandinavia and Italy
The publications printed in the German
language in the United States number BAL
and the Dominion of Canada 5, and are
over three times as many as the sum of al
! the other publications in foreign Ian.
| guages combined.
The publications in the French Ian
guage are confined principally to Louisi
ana and the Province of Quebec, where
The language is in common use.
The Scandinavian publications number
| IS, and are confined entirely to the West
and Northwest, with single exception
that of daily, semi-weekly and weekly
in New York City,, the immigrants from
| Denmark, Norway and Sweden having
principally settled there. Many of tue
thriving Western towns have been almost
entirely built up by these industrious and
frugal people, who use their native tongue
universally, aud frequently never learn the
English language.
In the Spanish language there are bu
7, Hollandish 6, Italian 4, Welsh 3, Bohe
milan :, Portuguese l, Cherokee /, none o
which have very wide circulation or in
t1uence, owing to the reason that the pop
sulation speaking these languages is com
paratively limited and widely scattered.
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A correspondent of the Journal Of Ag-
rtcultttre states that the leaves of the com
mon basket willow (s2lir nigra, MarshalD
make an excellent yeast, if treated in the
same way as usual with hops. The dis
covery, he says, ''was made in my family
last summer, and, after a thorough trial, l
was convinced that nothing is equal to it,
as it rises much quicker than hops-in
half the time-imparts none Of the hop
flavor so disagreeable to some; and, in
TACT, makes better bread every way. The
thing is well worthy the attention of
every good housewife; and, lest some
should hesitate in consequence of not
knowing the medical properties of the
willow II question, | will add that it is a
healthful tonic, from which no harm can
possible arise"
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Forget Your Sins.

BEECHER says: There are men who
have committed great sins, and who are
like the knight that used TO wear sack
cloth III order that the scratching might
remind him of having, perhaps, murdered
his royal master, and who never wanted TO
forget that he was a murderer But what is
the use of remembering ones crimes ?
Some set apart days to remind them of the
sins of the olden time. They want to keep
them IN memory. But what is the use of
keeping ones sins in memory? You are
not the children Of night, that you should
set up monument of this kind. 1t is not
worth mans while, after he has once
escaped, to ponder the things of the olden
time. 1t is not in accordance with New
lie lament truth, or Gods truth or
Christs truth. Forget, forget. FORGET
God promises that he will do it; and he
commands you to do it. | will never
make mention again of your trans
gresslons,' he says to men. He declares
that their sins should be cast as into the
depths OF the sea- And why should a man
trouble and vex himself about his past
SINS. DO you suppose you are any better
Tor remembering that which brushes you
and Hills you with pains Pain is like
emery. Ii it scours anything that wants
to be secured ii is good Otherwise it is
not good. He who seeks mere pain is an
idolater. While the strife and conflict of
sin Is on you, then look at it and fight it ::
but when 1t is past, then throw it away
and forget it. Never look long at YOUR
self or at the old burnt out craters in life,
Never lnger long in the precincts where
you have suffered great deal. You are
children OF light. Look TO Jesus"
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T1rr RnrrNo1 nc1rH Inrnun

IHE PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURHAL fC-
July Is unusually good. Conspicuous among its
contents are: AudubOniana, or "reminiscences OF
the Great Naturalist with portrait; Mans Place
in Nature; A Rule for EditOrs-What they should
be; The Last of the Tasmanians, illustrated
w oman W. Woman's Rights" reviewed; Lead
ers in the Mormon Reform Movement with por-
traits The Beard-Should it be Worn? Tree
Wonders of California, illustrated; The Treaty;
Hon. Ward Hunt, Chief Justice OF the New York
Court of Appeals; Western School-houses; The
Traveller, au illustrated poem. This number be-
gins new volume. Subscribe for it now, Price,
g year; single numbers, 30 cents S. X. WELLS
Publisher, 3S9 Broadway, n. Y.
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Sn,rr c.,,enr ansu-ors ora O,;.:.a, 1.

SOME queer answers are elected 81 the
examination of government clerks al
Washington. One young gentleman being
asked, What is the plural of it:'" re,
piled, Its" Another to the question
Where do the porshern lakes empty them
selves = answered, Into the Gulf Of Nex-
leo" Yet another to the question, an
what direction is the North Pole fror,
London!" answered. "Northwest.n
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MAN AS A BAROMETER AND Thermometer.
Science has failed to invent any apparatus
as sensitive to atmospheric changes as the HUI
man frame. 1t is therefore of vital import
ance 10 guard it against the effect of yaria-
tioos in the weather; and experience has
demonstrated that DR.. WALKEK'S VINEGAR
BITTERs is the best medicine for this purpose
at present known. If taken as a protection
against the disturbing influence of sudden al
formations of heat and cold, it will certainly
prevent the bowel complaint, fcvcrs, bilious
disorders, rheumatic affections, and throat
diseases, arising from these causes.
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TIE LITTLE CoRPoRAL for Ju1v is

The LITTLE CORPORAL for July is a
model number. Mrs. Mller's new story begins
well, and will be read with delight by all the boys
and girls. The poem Pictures on the Slate !
has full page illustration by I4auderbach, which
Is exceedingly fine and suggestive. Under its new
management, this already popular journal is
gaining in beauty and excellence with each num-
oer Terms, $3.50 year. Published by JOHN E.
MILLER, Chicago, III.
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PAIN KILLER.-In another column will be found
the advertisement of Davis Pain Killer There il
probably no other preparation manufactured that
has become so much of household word as the
Pain Killer. For thirty years it has stood before
the public, and the innumerable testimonials that
have been called forth voluntarily. testify fully to
its merits. When You need family medicine buy
the pin killnr -
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This paper is prepared by corps of Editors of special
qualifications, and every pains taken 10 make ndspons
able every Railroad Man. tits altogether Independent
avoids all undue putting of men corporations, gives
fully and imparaly, aims especially to give practi
cal i0rndtiOn which Will directly aid its readers in the
prosecution of their business. Business find in the
RAEoAD GAZETTE the earliest information of the open
Ing of stations railroads in OF construction
ar are thus enabled 10 establish relations with such towns
from the beginning of their existence
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An Irishman called at drug store to get a
bottle of Johnsor's Anodyne LinUaent for the
rheumatism TIL druggist asked him in what
part of the body it troubled him most. "Be
me SOUL" said he, 81 have it in livery houl
and corner er men
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A poultry grower aud egg-producer
IN Maine keeps eggs, from springtime
when the price is low 10 winter when it is
the reverse, by placing the eggs on nova
bic racks in dark but well ventilated
room. He changes the position every few
days by passing along the racks and light
~ moving them so as to turn the eggs
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For loss of cud, horn all, red water in
COWS, loss of appetite, rot, or murrain in
sheep, thick wind, broken wind, and roaring,
and for all Instructions of the kidneys in
horses, use Steridan'S Cdoalry Condition Po,U-
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The Rural Neao Yorker has found that
II grows more and better tomatoes nv
stalking than by any other kind of training
ever tried Its stakes are three and a half
to four feet long.
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=" Didn't you say, sir, that this horse
wouldn't shy before the fire of an enemy p
=" No more he won't; it isn't ill after the
fire he SHES"
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A terrible accident

A terrible accident occurred near
JohnStown, Mo, on a recent Sunday.
While Mr.. Bottles, with his wife, son and
infant, were returning from church in a
two horse wagon, the horses became fright
ened and ran away. The son, who was
driving, was dragged nearly quarter of a
mile, and killed. Mrs. Bottles, it appears,
jumped from the wagon and was killed,
and her infant died soon after: and Mr..
Bottles was thrown out and crushed To
death by the wagon A similar accident
occurred near Louisville, No, on the same
day. David Stewart and wife, while driv-
ing to chrch, We're thrown from their car
rage, Mrs. Stewart being instantly killed
and Mr.. S. fatally injured.
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\ CHICAGO debating society wrestIed
with the question. Which is the cleverer,
a minister or lawyer and decided in
the affirmative,
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- For Coughs, Bronchitis and Con-
sumption, in its early stages, nothing equals
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 5,3
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Patent Flange Cog-WheeIs
o. Health and Strength.
!gR09KE,.,SslI w TNiE5ffAR)
Throat and Lungs ~

For ten years DR.. Crechb WIN. OF Tar mas
been tested ana proved III thousands OF cases ca
pable of curing all Disease q IA 4h'2a' Saa Aeas'
performing wonderful cures. VIII you let preju-
udice prevent Won from being cured also
De- cac.Zs VINE OF TAR Is rich IN the medlcln-
nj Qualities of Tar, combined with vegetable IN
gradients of undoubed value. 1t rapidly restores VI
kaus.sd strength, cleanses the Stomach relsNes the
Liver and puts them TO work, causes the food to
digest and makes pure blood. Ii You are afflicted
in any wav we know the aEi7rs tor!o rrtpe!:laa OF
Dr. Crooks Wine of Tar, are what you need.
fI cures of Asths sn5 Ire1:li:is have caused many
to call it specific for these complaints IhFoa. all
ments require but few doses All suffering from
col.cnr.as any Disease .! me Lung: should Temem
her that Dr. Crook Vine of Tar has cured many
cases pronounced incurahle.
TheTeak ari facilitated should remember II re.e-
Yates a-5 rvEc3tas the system, and Is haaa-g!7laS
Ana srpet!.eses:as!a5
1t also cures Live, ana Kidney Complaints and by
its healthy action on the Stomach, removes Uys-
persia. Try bottle. Take only DR.. Crooks
Wine of Tar. Sold by Druggists.
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PRUSsING's CELEBRATED WHITE WINE
VINEGAR will keep Pickles. Ask for it.
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Mai! 80 Cents TO 4, II, Needles.

At 12n ana Hace Is. Philadelphia Penn for one
box Of hi famous onpcunf Can phor Troches' They
cure az dieortes Of the Bowels Dysp ptic Pains,
Bsd Efects Of Liqdor, and Cholera symptoms
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The conductors Of this iourna.
Special Prominence to Railroad News.

And there will be found IN It's columns accounts of the
Organization Of all New Companies, the Projection and
Location of New Lines the Progress of Railroad Con
structon the Improvement of Old Lines the Business
Different Roads, the Combinations and Business Arrange
ments OF Companies, Annual Reports, Elections and Ar-
ponments OF Directors and Officers Decisions of Courts
Relating 10 Railroads, and, in short, whatever is
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Illustrated by Fine Engravings

In its columns. Engineers Master Mechanics and Manu-
tactures find these Illustrated descriptions of the greatest
value.
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Relatiou Of Railroads to the Community and
Railroad Legislation,
And also to the

Relations of Companies to their Employees, and mei
6ereraL Rights and Duties.
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Letters concerning subscriptions and advertising should
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Statesmen WANTED to sell Groceries at
- wholesale by sample. Liberal salary and expenses.
BROWN Il FAY 2. o. Box SOS, Chicago. III.
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AGENTS! READ THIS!

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" OF $50 per week and expenses OF allow alsrs1
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Interesting or Valuable TO u Railroad Man,

Be lie President Director, Stakeholder Superintendent
Engineer, Master Mechanic, Agent. Conductor Locomo
tive Engineer any way connected with or interested
in railroads or railroad business.
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Articles by Practical Railroad Nen

Form a distinguishing feature of the journal. Leading
Engineering Works and valuable improvements in Railroad
Machinery are
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< 900 For 1st-cass Pianos-Scnt on trial Npag.uts
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VOL. XIII.


Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes
An empty pockets the worst Of crimes
If a mans down give him thrust
Trample the beg-ar into the dust
Presumptu0us poyerty's quite appalling
Knock him over kick Him for falling
II man is up. Oh lift him higher
Your SOULS for sale. and he's the buyer
Dimes and dollars. dollars and dimes
An empty pocket the worst Of crimes!
| know a poor. but worthy youth,
Whose Lopes are built on a maiden 8 truth,
But maiden will break her VOW; with ease
For wooer concth whose claims are these
A hollow heart and an empty head:
A f7ce well tinged with brandy red,
A souI we'll trained in yillainy's school
And cash sweet, cash-he knows the rule:
Dimes aud dollars, dollars and diIses
An empty pockets the worst of crimes !
/ know a bold and honest man,
" no strives 10 HYe on tlc Christian plan.
But poor he Is, and p0gr will be,
\ scorned, hated wretch Is he:
At h0!ae he mceletA starving wife,
Abroad lie Iea3eth the Icrcr life
They struggle against a fearful odds
Who viii not low to the peoples gods
Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst Of crimes
So get We wealth. no matter how!
:. NJ questions asked Of the rich, | troW
Steal by night and steal By day,
doing it ali in Il legal way,
Join the church. and never torsake her.
Learn TO can't and insult your Maker,
BE hypocrite, liar, knave and fool,
But don't be Door. remember the rule:
Dimes and dollars, dollars ana dimes
An empty pocket the worst Of crimes