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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-31
In Newark.

The custom OF visiting the graves Of its heroes
and observing other ceremonies in Newark is fast
getting TO be "more honored in the breach than
the observance Yesterday the celebration was
an utter failure, so far as uniformity OF
action in the so-caed living patriots
was concerned. In the forenoon, before
the sun had grown into fun power, the
patriots Of Lincoln Post, Grand Army or the Repub-
tic mainly oficered and composed Of federal State
and city officers, repaired in carriages to the cemc
teres and threw flowers on the graves OF dead
soldiers In double quick time. Colonel Ward and
the other officers thought probably IL might appear
ostcntatous t9l for them to parade In the alter
noon during the rest Of the day as before. In the
afternoon the other posts paraded and went
through the programme of old, bat Ii was quite
manifest that the beautiful idea OF decorating the
graves OF the soldiers was fast being PLAYED out
Some patriots say with old Polonius:-
IT'S true, tits pity;
And pity It's tbs true.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-31

from Justice Brush OF live lowering plant for
every soldiers grave IN the city. In the evening
TIE participants in the obseryanees and the invited
pahlic assembled at the Opera House, when there
was Instruments music and campfire songs and
several addresses, the memorial speech being de-
livered by John Y. Foster, OF Newark
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-31

braves were strewn with flowers aud appropriate
addresses delivered by Rev. Dr. Todd AMI others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-31
I'm Trenton.

I'm Trenton.
Decoration Day IN. Trenton passed or without
much pageantry or parade. The customary pro-
cessions on such occasions were dispensed with.
The city wore its usual mon0tOnOus appearance,
with the exception that q detail OF Post No. 8, G.
A. r., proceeded in carriages TO the neighborng
cemeteries and strewed the graves OF the fallen
heroes with bouquets and other floral offerings.
AT eight O'Clock in the evening memorial services
were held ia Taylor Hall. presided over by Gov
ernor Parker, when addresses were delivered by
that mnctionary and a few others OF lesser note.
oahd OF music was present, which, to-
little ones ' Of sne sold,e nse'ea ohdren's
Home, made the ceremonies OF a somewhat inter-
esting character. The Governor, in his address,
by the proper authorities for the erection OF small
tomhstones over the graves OF the deceased
patriots, which he sid was much needed To point
out where their hall0wed remains lay. Those
soldiers VINO left rich relatives and friends behind
them were behttingly remembered in tins manner,
but the poor kindred OF others were unable,
through their lack u funds, to perpetuate the
memory OF their cherished friends IN this respect.
AS the cost ola slab or stone would not exceed
over twenty dollars, II Will be seen at once that
the Governors ideas, II acted on, would not entail
much OF an outlay. The custom OF decorat.
one, but as these mement0es wither away in q
short time, would 1t not be more conmendable to
devote some Of the money lavished In this way to
the purchase OF a more lasting tribute Of small
stone monuments to the memory OF the valiant de-
collection tor the Post Charity Fund was taken
up, and alter benetiction being given by Rev.
Charles keyser the meeting dissolved.
At Beverly.
Impressive decoration services were held at
Beverly. procession was formed at the City
Hall and marched to the National Cemetery children
bearing dags ana floral offerings leading it, Prayer
was given by the Rev. X. Walling and an Grafton
by MIR. J. r. Freeze, Of Trenton. ''The Soldiers
Grave" and the Land We Lover were sung with
touching effect. brass band was in attendance,
which added much to the sOlemnity OF the occa-
sion by mournful strains OF music. There are
about one hundred soldiers graves in this ceme-
terry, and the fact that State monument Is about
to be erected within the grounds, made the cere-
preparation OF 10000 was made by the late Legs-
lature OF New Jersey Tor the above object The
commissioners appointed by Governor Parker to
superlntend the erection Of the monument are
making rapid Roadway in the matter, and from
present indications It's completion will be sosn
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-09

liz mechanical labor, disdaiulng to learn
trade. are just as sure to be wrecked in
the coming years, as the steamer would
be sure to be wrecked which should leave
port without rudder to guide her course
or fuel to feed her fires.
The saddest Commentary upon the low
condition of agricultural life, is the ca
gerness with which the young men leave
the freedom of the country, for the servi-
tude of city and professional life. The
city offers splendid prizes to the success
ful man in the business or the profess
ions. but it is heaped with wrecks of
those who have failed to win. The coun
try offers peace, security ard competence
to the faithful worker-a lite indefinitely
better than the gilded, siowy. and
struggling existence of those who are i'm
prlsoned in Offices or stores. If a young
man feels an imperative impulse pushing
him forward. let him obey the inclination
and folloV where it may lead but every
young man should remember that the
great prizes of life are few, that for most
Of US there is but the regular routine of
daily duty-a succession of common joys
and common cares This uneventful life
can nowhere be made more full and fruit
ful-more thoroughly comfortable, bene-
fcent and satisfactory, than when spent
in the pursuit of agriculture. No nobler
ambition can stir the pride of young
man than to choose this life and lift it up
to the dignity which is its natural herit-
age aud the position in which it right
fully belongs. To ins.ill such ambition
as this into the minds of our boys-to in
fuse into the soul of farmer higher
respect and deeper love for his avoca
ton Is one OF the primary objects Of every
such organization as this.
And, Mr.. President and gentlemen oil
this Society, let me congratulate you up
on the fact that you live where climate
soil, and ali external conditions are YOU
helpers and accessories in the work O.
perfectlng the methods of agriculture
| digulfylng labor, and ensuring to it al
ample reward. This young and vigorou
State has a history which reads like tn,
coinage of Romance. In productiveDes
of soil, in the character of it's surface, il
the variety extent of its educational 'an'
business interests, it is an epitome Of thi
great, magnificent country of ours
pocket, diamond type edition OF tn
grand, Illuminated book of the Unite
States.
Your own county is washed by tn
waters of a great inland sea. The virgi
soil, whose strong bosom bore up might
forests now yields rich reward to LABOR
while the steamboat, the railway and tele
graph-that trinity of powers which Civ
} soul to commerce and impetus to clvilzt
J ton, link You to all the world and mar
you the neighbors of remotest men. Tn
is goodly heritage. and upon you, ger
tlemen and ladies of this society 1T d.
wolves to largely aid in peopling it wit
men and women worthy of such ric
endowment, and filing it witt. Cheerful
prosperous homes-homes where refn
ment and honor shall dwell-the san
tuaries of Patriotism, the shrines
: Learning, and the safeguards of Law
homes honored of man and blessed
; God.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-09

A Missouri clergyman vas recently
called upon to marry IA couples in one
day, and his fees amounted to so pounds
and due-bill for eighteen bushels of
buckwheat.
From Danbury The churches were
well filed last Saturday The shape is
an improvement, but the trimming is not
wholly satisfactory. They SIT a little
further back on the head than the sum-
mer styles, We think.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-09

shawls from $50 piece My Cloth Department
full from Coonade to the finest Broadcoth My stock of
Ready Made Clothing full and very CHOICE also that i'll
Boots and Shoes which very extensive among which
Waterproof warranted My stock of of Hats Caps and Gloves
of the latest style and that of Crockery and Glassware quite
extensive have paid especial attention my purchases of
Ship Carpenter Tools and Hardware generally My stock Of
Groceries and Family Provisions complete in all its details
Teas Of the best qualities AS all these goods have been bought
for cash. they will be sold at the lowest possible will still
continue to buy all kinds of country produce at the highest cash
prices All who have dealt with me before know that mean
whnt and only that shall do utmest
to merit their continued avo ask for liberal share of the
public patronage. CHASa BOOK
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-09

intervening SUBMITS, fills all the valley
with rejoicing light. L can see this pic
ture now more clearly than eyer before,
yet l know that when looked at it with
eyes heavy with sleep just broken, and
spirit jaded with the WEAKNESS Of Excess
slve labor. that it shone as brightly in
fact as it shines in memory now.-And
so it is with all the poetry, the beauty
and the blessing which surround the
farmers life. 1t exists in fact, and if
not revealed to him, the fault is IL his
own condition-in the apathy, indiffer-
ence, or WEAKNESS, with which he looks
upon it.
| shall not attempt to-day to instruct
any farmer in the details of his business,
l shall not talk of the nature of soils, the
rotation of crops, the methods of culture.
the value of fertilizers or the peculiarly
and merits of different bloods in stock.
This specific and peculiar information can
be better gained by comparing each 9th
er's experience and by careful reading of
almost any one OF the many valuable pa
pers devoted to the interest of agricul-
ture. Aud here let me say that any
farmer who does not take and read at
least one good agricultural paper, de-
serves to sleep under mortgaged roof
every night OF MS lie, ana dream OF the
Sheriff enforcing an execution.
But there are some reforms which far
mers need to make which are apparent
to all, and to some of those, trite as they
are, L wish to call your attention for a
few moments.
As class, farmers need more intelh-
gent understanding of their work. They
need to put more mind into their bust
ness. Intelligence is IS valuable here as
in any other department of labor. All
around the farmer lie materials and
forces which, rightly understood might be
to yield him tribute. How to
combine, control and utilize these, should
be his study. There is too much unused
aud unimproved land on every farm.
God never made one piece of land for the
mere purpose of holding two other pieces
together. The poorest has its profitable
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

CuARr.orrs, v. c.. started patent
freezing machine for one night, aud
the next morning every iamily In the
town had 10 start tlreS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

LOVER. In Holldayshurg, Pa. trim
one amotler's finger nails when they
are together. rs proof Of mutual
affection.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

TuIxEy has gobbled up Constan-
tinopie paper for saying that the
Government had sent aid to the
Atcheenese.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

The wind Is so strong at Emporia.
Kansas, that boys hitch their Kite
strings to their wagons and sail across
the prairie.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16
ENOUGH.

AGREEN BAY youth. five feet high,
Is dying of a broken heart becas.i+e a
maiden weighing three hundred pounds
doesn't return his love.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

a MENrHis negro can initiate the
whistle Of a locomotive 80 closely that
depot men bribs him to keep his mouth
shl,t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

4 Ia CROSSE deer-hound kept up
with an express train for fifteen hours
without worrying himself much.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

A LITTLE Janesville girl lived till
she WAS niue years old, aud then kin'
died fire with Kerosene.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

NEWPORT Is envlouI, and sees no
reason why the proposed Summer
White House should not be located
there.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

a CHICAGO conductor has sued n
passenger for $4,000 for biting his
thumb. Thumbs up.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

TAMBEREIK. tile iamou. tenor. swal
lows piover's eggs In Chablis w!nc TO
preserve hiS voice.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

An Ohio draymau has carted him.
self Off by laudunun because OF eau
Ger In the stomach
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

The Carlists prefer the American
rife. they've heard 80 much about
ritiiug over here. r
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

BapcocxrAIIs are the principal sub.
ier,s OF official business ut the Branch.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

A FREScnMAN has invented n pro
cess tor making paper out Of starch.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

OvEn eight million people have
been sold at Vienna thus far.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

THERE are no negroes among th,
southern patrons Of industry.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

BosroN had l0l In the shade the 9TH
er day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

OzoB.SzrsE Is the new0s, non-ex.
plosive.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-16

THIRTY New York churches art
"closed for the season."
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

THE LAWYERS IN CONTENTION The
Constitutional convention now in session in
Philadelphia is composed almost entirely Of
lawyers. That 10 the principal reason the
work progresses at such q snail's pace. The
members ate we'll Qualified-in fact the con-
vention is one of the very abest ever assem-
bled 10 the commonwealth for any purpose.
Lawyers are used TO talking as long rs the
court allows them. In the convention, there
Is no Judge, like there is 10 court, to decide
when enough has been said on Q subject,
and the consequence is that where over q
hundred lawyers are retained, they never
appear to get done talking, and commence
voting. They are so accustomed to pick
ing aaws 10 indictments aud papers 10 court
that the reports Of commiltess,a are torn to
tstters by the disciples Of blackstone, and
after week . discussion Of 9 subject, they
iud themselves just where they begun, and
the whole matter is referred back to the
committee.
If about fifty lawyers were to resign, and
their places filled with intelligent business
men, the work would be finished up In q
short time.
The cow ention however 10 doing good
work, and we hope they will finish the new
constitution, aud submit it for ratification
by vote Of the people at 40 early day.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

PETROLIA.-AbOut 10 O'Clock this morn
'ng (Sundsy 18th inst .,)noticiug a dense
smoke arising l repaired the scene and
found the Mcdonald we'll completely -nvrl.
oped In flames. The we'll was but recently
flushed, and wss making about 50 barrels
day. The we'll is situated on the Arm.
strong Wilson farm and is owned by Frank
Mcdonald, Of this place. Flowing through
the casing was the ca use of the irc, and o.
though verythiug possible was done, the rig
was completely destroyed. Tbe tank was
saved by very great exertion, the derrick
falling along side oft. 1t contained about
$50 barrels ofoil.
The Ralph Brothers Il Riddle came very
near sustaining Q similar loss last week,
and would have, bad 1t not been that theil
efficient engineer James Morrison, was in
the engine house. To turn the stop cock
was the work OF an instant, then all wal
safe.
The Harley we'll was cased dry yesterday
East Brady Independent
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21
Plllluer Items.

Harvesting has fairly began, though
greatly interrupted By the unsett led condi-
ton OF the weather.
We notice our friend and townsmau. A.
S. Prather, now Of jamestown, N. Y, 10
town. Mr.. P. is largely engaged 10 the
manufacturing interests OF that place which
he reports in fiourisbing condition.
The oldest citizen and experienced prog
nosticator OF old Prob" are bereft OF their
powers and mAutaIn an injured re.icence
when you ask them their views as 10 wheth-
er It would be fair or otherwise.
Leech Bros, report business rather dull
OF present notwithstanding the removal Of
their competitors.
Considerable excitement is occasioned 10
all circles Of Plumer by the announcement
that Miss Copeland has. been agai u appout-
ed TO preside over the district school. The
people are all indignant and propose to
hand in remonstrance. AS teacher Mis-
G. is not success at least 30 far as Piumers
10 concerned. During the term she taught
last winter she maintai1ed throughout a
demeanor entirely antsgouistic to the will
Of the parents, and upon any objections be-
ing ventured she donned her wsr paint OF
once and assumed an aggressive attitude no
invulnerable that none dare attack. The
result was, dissatisfied parents, indignant
scholars who had 10 love for their teacher
or interest In their studies.
| We are glad to note the arousal OF the
people 10 this matter as they are usually
Indifferent in such cases. Plumer pays q
heavy school tax and should have good
teachers. We await further Developments,
which we will transmit as soon as they oc-
cur.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21
A MYSTERY CLEARED UP

The mysterious murder Of Charles Good,
rich, 10 Brooklyn, N. Y, some month ago,
Is no longer mystery. Goodrich was a
man Of considerable wealth and bachelor
with very loose notions of morality. His
life seems to have been devoted to intrigues
with women, and when he became tired Of
bis dupes be would ruthlessly cast them of.
10 the natural course of such way of life
be at last fell victim to the maddeuing
grief OF woman be had ruined aud was
about TO drive out into the world to seel
lower depth Of degradation. At the las
meeting, in the house where Goodrich'
dead body was found, this woman, Kat,
Ssoddart with many aliases, shot him.
The detectives were put upon her track
! but were always at fault. Lest week Kat,
Stoddart was recognized 10 the street BY
female detective aud arrested. There is nc
doubt Of her guilt, and just as little doub
that the brutal and heartless conduct O
Goodrich toward her drove her to the com
mission OF the deed. Whether she was in.
sane or not at the time she killed him Ia no
known, but she Is maniac now. What
ever her crime may be in the eyes of th,
law, or the judgement of Heaven, his fat,
was but the legitimate result OF his OWL
conduct.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21
Gold at | p. IN. ll6L

RuNAwAY,-A frightful runaway occurred
yesterday AFTERNOON, but which fortunately
resulted 10 no serious Injury to any person
Our respected townsman, Mr. Il. p. Crooks
and wiia and infant child, had started for
Columbia Farm, and when near the lording
on the Dalzsl farm the horse became fright
ened al COW 10 the bushes, reared up and
broke the axletree OF the bind wheel and
started to run. Mr.. Crooks was thrown
about G;t,en feet in one direction striking
on bis head, fortunately landing on q soft
green sward. Mrs. y. and child were
thrown about the same distance in 40 oppo-
site direction. Strange as 1t may appear
with the exception Of few slight bruises
they escaped unharmsd. The horse ran
across the fats, over the Egbsrt farm bridge
and was finally stopped 10 front Of Smaw-
ley's livery stable, on Washington street,
through the efforts OF Mr.. W. D. Dodge, who
had one of bis fingers quite badly bruised In
doing so. Az matter OF coarse Mr. Crooks
Is thankful that be got of thus easily, and
we don't blame bin 10 the escsps from be-
Ing killed was exceedingly narrow.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

1t 10 decidedly amusing to witness the
efforts Of persons who ore always behind the
times to catch train of cars just after they
have got under motion. This morning We
witnessed rather ludicrous inc ident of this
kind. Aparty consisting of . man, his
wife and child, We should judge, dreve In
from the country and got out at the end ol
the last car as the train started. They
made dash fof the car the man ahead and
the woman and child following, the woman
shouting at the top Of her volce-"Tell
them to stop! Oh, do tell them 10 stomp
the man halloOing the words and the child
crying. But the cars moved on and left
them evidently in no very pleasant mood
judging from their looks. The cars cannot
be 60 slow as some people are.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

Governor Giles Of Virginia, once address,
ed note 10 Patrick Henry, demanding
satisfaction:
"Sir, Understand that you have called
me 10 ;bob-tailed Politician wish to
know II It be true, and If true, to know your
meaning. WV. B. GILES
To vi ich Henry replied:
III do not recollect having called you .
'bob/taiIed poiitician'at any time, bnt think
1t probable have. Not recoliecting the
time OF occasion, l cannot say what I did
mean, but lit you will tell me what you think
l meant, will say whether you are correct
or not. Yours respectfully.
PATRICK HENHY."
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

FOREST COUNTY ITEMs.-Forest County
has rape case. The victim is woman
fifty years OF age, her assailant young
man. The Forest Republican says out Of
respect for the young scamp's parents the
name is withheld, but warrant is 10 The
hands Of the constable for bis arrest, and we
sincerely hope be may he captured.
Zack SILVER of Tionesta run a pitch fork
tine through his foot last week, crippling
him for time.
VIM Cole who was bitten BY ratt!esuake Q
q few weeks since 10 now around again oil
right.
Forest County has three base ball clubs.
Tiouesta 10 to have regular pastor al its
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. ELL Holman, of Tiopests, killed q
ra,tlesuake the other day, which measured
four feet in length and was upward Of twelve
inches 10 circum ference.
The Democratic District Convention oi
Forest County, meet at Feast Brady ou The
22nd.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

On our froot page will be found the revis.
ed time table OF the Oil Creek Il Allegheny
River Railway and Buffalo, Cory & Pitts
snrgh Railroad. This road was never ia
better condition than at present, and We
are pleased to learn is doing q good busi-
ness In both passenger and carrying traffic
This is mainly due to the indefa.tgabls ef-
fortr Of Mr.. @. ]. Hepburn, the efficient and
gen ,lsmanIy Superintendent.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-21

The reports received from oil parts of the
sea coasts OF Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
and Quebec are of most satisfactory char
acter. The salmon fisheries have not yield.
ed 90 abnndantly 10 tho last twenty years,
and the fishermen are now beginning to ref
alize and appreciate the advantages OF the
thorough system Of protection to the fsherie,
which has been enforced by the governmen
OF theNew Dominion.