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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1874-10-29

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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05
THE LADY GRANGERs oNTHE RIGHT TRACK

THE LADY GRANGERs oNTHE RIGHT TRACK.
There is.one good feature about the Grange
movement-it utilizes woman's capabilities for
usefulness Give them a chance to be useful
as we'll as ornamental" and they will not need
the ballot to enforce any political dogmas In
the late meeting of the State Grange at Allan
ia they. took part-they became enthusiastic in
the objects of the Order--and Mrs. T. ]. Smith
put this good inspiration. into living hope, as
follows: -.
Whereas, the depressed condition of the
planting interest Of Georgia calls for radical
change incur expenditures as wives and daugh-
ters Of Patrons; therefore,
Resolued, That the sisters of the State Grange,
being in sympathy with our, husbands, do, for
the year eighteen hundred and seyenty-four,
pledge ourselves to buy nothing fur our own
use except cotton goods, and that we will use
our influence in making calicoes the leading
dress among the sisters of the subordinate
Oranges of Georgia.
Here is the spirit (says the COnstitutionalist)
that should. animate every wife and daughter.
Help the. husband and father bear his burden
now, and when better times come he will not
be unmindful of. them who bore the cheat and
burden. Of season of extra labor and self
denial.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05
Attention to Business.

The following is the latest by Burdette, the
truthful chronicler of the Peoria Review:
The human heart, in all its all expansive,
lmitless capacity for enjoyment, takes greater
pleasure in nothing more than witnessing a
portly, solemn-visaged man, the embodiment
Of natural dignity, importance i'll clothes, ad-
minister scathing rebuke to some smart"
petty official. This morning just such per-
sonifcation of innate dignity loomed up at the
stamp window of the post-ofice, and glared in
gloomy and majestic displeasure at the busy
clerk registering letter before he sprang to
the window and asked the stately customer what
he wished. The gentleman did not answer for
several moments He gazed steadily and inn
in ponderouS tones:
Ills there any one hear .r-e-e-who attends to
business?"
The embarrassed clerk blushed, faltered for
amoment, then recovering himselfj said with
characteristic and natural cheerfuiness becom-
| ing an official of the republic:
II will see, sir"
And he disappeared. He went into the other
departments tortured a carrier with an original
conundrum and heard a good story in the mail
ing room, and came back:
ayes, sir" he said to the great one; "there
are in addition to myself, three clerks in the
letter department. one in the mailing room,
four carriers, three route agents. the mail driver
and janitor."
"Ah-h-h! am glad there are so many. I
may in all that number find one who is ut his
post"
And then he looked as impressive as a spe-
cial agent, and was silent for three minutes,
while the impassive clerk awaited his orders
and the impatient man behind him fdgeted and
grunbed. Finally the great man said, with
deep solemnity:
II wish one three cent stamp"
| The clerk tore off the stamp and held it,
waiting for the7copsideration. The great man
made pause somewhat longer than usual, he
felt in his various vest pockets, he gradually
lost his look of impressive -rebuke, his chest
caved in and he assumed the aspect of an Or
dinary frail mortal.
"Ah-the fact is-I''m sure-ah-in short. ]
Gnd that I have carelessly left my purse at
home-can you kindly"
The impressive clerk, with the faintest sug,
gestion of triumph in his eye waved the great
man aside with
'Sorry for you, sir, but the clerk who sells
| on credit is not in. What does the next man
want?"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05
We are always looking into the future, ,bu,


We are always looking into the future, but
we only see the past -. ..,,,.f,
- Never Kick man when he's down, unless
you're sure he can't get up. 9 -
- The most curious thing in the world is
woman who is not curious. -...,->' .,t,,,,,
- Drunkenness'is pair ofspectacles to- see
the devil and all his works. A
- When we are alone we have our thoughts
to watch, in the family our tempers, and in
company our tongue.
A balky horse in, double team may. al
ways be started by tying his tail to the whiffle-
tree and starting the: other horse. ..,lJ.
- Stone jars which have become offensive
and unfit for use may be rendered perfectly
sweet by packing them full of earth aud letting
them stand two or three weeks.
An Indiana country editor mildly remarks
EFF you can't bring us wood remember us in
your prayers. 1t is something to know, as we
sit and shiver, that we are not forgotten, if the
stove is cold,
- Never blow out your lamp without lower
ing the wick. If you do you will find your
lamp next day covered with oil, brought up by
capillary attraction. This cannot happen if
the end of the wick is below the level Of the
burner.
= "If this jury convicts my Client" said a
Missouri lawyer, rolling up his. sleeves and
displaying his ponderous fists, "Itshall feel
compelled to meet each one and hammer JUS
tice into his soul through bis head" Verdict
of not guilty.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05
Old Virginia Courtesy.

We once heard of an old Virginia gentle
man, says the Greenbrier Independent, who had
so much State pride, and, at the same time, so
much courtesy, that he made it rule never 10
ask stranger where he was born for fear that
he would be put to the modification of ac-
knowledging that he was not born in Virginia.
But one of the best anecdotes of old Virginia
courtesy that we have heard recently, is by
John Rollin, who was, at one time, a clown in
John Robinsons show. Rollin was celebrated
for his ready wit and quick repartee, and in an
swer to question whether he was ever at a
loss, when in the ring, to reply to any remark
made by spectator, said: "Ncver but once,
and that was when our company was exhibit
ing at Warrenton, in Farquier county. 1t was
part of the role to play the drunken man. |
came into the ring as usual, in full clown cos
tune, with a bottle of whisky in my hand,
and, while acting the various characters of in
toxication, l noticed an old fellow standing
near the rope which enclosed the ring, occa-
sionally winking and nodding at me, as much
as to say, if convenient, please pass that bottle
around this way His greasy black cloth suit
high crown hat slightly mashed in, gold. headed
cane and red nose told who he was He had
evidently seen better days. but was a fine illus
tration of broken down Virginia gentleman,
whose decline could be traced to an DER fond
ness of looking upon the wine when it is red.
Passing around the ring | stopped immediate
y in front Of the old fellow, and extending the
bottle asked him. to.drink.. With one hand he
took the big.cud Of tobacco froniehis mouth,
throwing It on the ground, his looks exhibiting
his desire for strong pull at the bottle, while
his smiling countenance plainly told the intense
satisfaction he enjoyed in anticipation Of so
soon satisfying his appetite, when, just as he
reached to take the bottle I suddenly jerked
it back, and, placing my thumb to my nose,
wiggled my fingers at him. The old fellow
threw himself back or his dignity with an air
of offended pride, Strengthened himself up, and
in tone Of anger, mingled with modification,
said: Sir, as an Old Virginia gentleman, I
only proposed taking drink with you through
courtesy, and not that wanted your whiskey,
you Internal spotted coated son of gun |
was so taken back by the old Virginian's lam
guage and. manner, and the yells of,laughter
from the spectators which followed, that didn't
do any more good that day. After making two
or three vain efforts to proceed with my part of
the performance, withdrew, completely van
quished by old Virginia courtesy."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05

A GENIAL .IsI.E-" Bermuda is whimsical
creation" writes a correspondent, "a sort of
stationary ships deck, moored just beyond the
gulf stream, which, with its warm,air current,
presents an effectual barrier to the SHOWS and
wintry blasts of the 'neighboring continent.
For nine months in the. year-from October to
June-the temperature. is;as equable, perhaps,
as that of any part of the world, ranging be-
tween so and Is degrees, and in winter, ayera-
ging so degrees. In midsummer it seldom
exceeds IS degrees, but the excessive moisture
in the sea air is then relaxing oppressive, and
facilitating. The general climate is healthful
and favorable, to- longevity. At intervals
Bermuda has occasionally been visited with
yellow fever, but there is no doubt that the
disease was each time imported by, commercial
intercourse. To the incipient invalid it's a
delicious contrast to pass, in a, few days, from
the bitter cold of a northern winter to, thei ge-
nial atmosphere Of Dermuda-to exchange. for
snow-covered streets, cedar-covered. bills light
ened up with banks,of oleander. Roses, gera-
nums, and other flowers bloom. perennlally,
and green peas and strawberries are eaten at
Christmas" 800 - IS 5i''-f 30.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05
Josh Billings Spice.B0x.

Most every one luves to listen to SANDER
but thare aint but phew but what dispise the
author Nv it. -,
What heartless world this would be if tharc
waz no tears in it.
Wizemen are never surprized, while phools
are alwuss wondering at every thing that hap
pens.
I meet a great many men whoze talk iz, like
aba1ch oV fire crackers when they are fust
tutched oph, full ov pop for a few minutes, and
then ali is over.
Without MUMMY without friends, and with
out impudence, il about az low down in this
world az emmy man kan get and keep virtew.
Gus.
Beware of the man who il alwuss reddy to
swop old friends for new ones.
The dog that will phollow everybody, aint
worth kuss. 81 ~.
When / pla whist I>alwuss like phool for
q partner, for they do hold sutch good hands
az he IL ov what he sees, and yet there IL moth
ing after all that deceaves him oftner.
/ I have had people set doown bi mi side, and
konfdenshally undertake to explain sum thing
to me ov CRATE Importance, and after talking
81 minutes bi the watch, not only didn't kno
what they had been trieing to tell, but had for
got good deal that knew before
Thare iz but little that il new under the sun,
and what il ainb. good. for mulch. =
One Of the most. perfekt viktorys-yu kan
achieve over emmy man is to beat him in polite
ness. -'. - =
The rarest artkle quoted in. market just now
liz good common sense
Yung man you had better be honest than
kunfiin, and IL hard work to be BOTH
After man has passed the age ov 81, about
all he kan find to talk about and to brag on, il
that he haz got more pains and axes than
emmy of his nabors.
kant tell exactly what's the matter wv me,
but am alwuss just leetle shy ov the woman
who wears her hair kut short.
The world at large Judge oy US bi our suck
cess.
It ort to kure the pride Nv emmy man when
he .refekts that thare ant no one living but
what owes more to the world than the world
owes to him.
70 be familiar with every one and preserve
your respect, and their esteem, il an evidense
Of the most remarkable talents ~
The great mistake that menny people make
il to think that they wazmade before the world
az.instead. .ow since.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05

A WORLD OF M1RAcLEs:-A Kentucky cor
respondent tells the following story of the Rev
Green Clay Smith, formerly general in the
national army, a member of Congress, and no"
an excellent and active Baptist minister The
Concord churches are mostly in 'sweet Owen, D
where everybody is born Baptist and g
"rebel," so called. Among the visiting minis
tiers was Brother Smith, who was appointed tc
preach at. the stand. Among his auditors was
a. one-eyed, staunch adherent of the "lost
cause" who became exceedingly interested in
the earnest discourse to which he was listening
ut its close he walked up to- the preacher, and
eyeing him very leisurely from head to foot
the following conversation ensued:
"They tell me you were Yankee general
eh ?" ,.l.
eyes, sir, was"
"And member of the Yankee Congress p
eyes"
''Now converted ?"
81 hope So"
'And a preacher ?''
"Yes'
"Well, we'll !" exclaimed the astonished
Owenite, lifting up his hands in his amazement,
81 declare, the days of miracles amt past
yetr'
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ten to the lodge" lately on important busi-
ness. think those Lodge men must be such
liberal ,pubgic7spirited people; for during the
to hold almost nightly meetings to ''devise
-meaps m o ofaiding the sufferers" should think
they must have almo:ss have .impoverished
themselves. George Augustus used Ito come
home in such high "spirits," too, singing
ave won't go home till morning, etc.
He Heresalftsr ! don't intend to lethim CO. any
where unless I go with him. ,,:.sssz5;5I1
CoRNELIA BLIMBER. .
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Farmers, Read This =!
BLACKS
Fertilizer l.!


WTE invite the attention Of Farmers to the
IMPROVED. FERTILIZER 1t can4be made
on the farm, by any sensible man, at.a cost OF
$40 PER TON.
mature crop as early as the best Guano,
which is so expensive that the farmer frequent
ly has nothing left after paying for it. The
Certificates given us by those who have used it
warrant us in presenting it to the public, not
as al untried experiment, but as a FIRsT-CbASS
FERTILIZER, as witness the foAoWing- =
.., Certificate of DIR. ". c. Broon, Of -Bsltom.G
thereby certify that used six tons of Black s
Improved Fertilizer this year. l find it to be
an excellent and cheap Fertilizer, and would
advise all my friends to give it a trial, and
think they will not regret it. l expect to use
'Ooo' AA'''A ''''' " ~ ~ VIC. BROWN.
+ Dec. 10, 1878.
Certificate of Col. John Martin, OF Anderson Co.
1 take pleasure in saying that | nave made
and used Blacks Improved Fertilizer on my
corn and cotton this year. The corn grew OH
as fast as any I ever had. My cotton was tine.
used Etiwan Guano in the same field, and the
cotton manured with Blacks Improved Fer
tilizer was fully equal in every respect TO that
manured with the Etiwan. The cotton manured
with the Fertilizer opened sooner than the
other. Some of my neighbors examined my
crop, and said the Fertilizer beats the GuanoA
'''' 1'''''' 0'',O ~ ~ JOHN MARTIN.
Storeville, S. c., Dec. 1s, 1873.
See our Agents, or address us by letter or in
person.
BLACKS IMPROVED FERTILIZER I3,,LElao CO. e.
Williamson, S. e..
Dec 25, 1873 25
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. Hon, John Lee Carroll, upon his electio

- Hon.-J ohm Lee Carroll, upon his election
as President of the Maryland Senate, made a
very short speech in which he indicated to the
members of that body who agree with him in
politics, the only means by which political
parties can just now make political capital. He
said "Ifwe would retain the confidence of
our friends throughout the State, as Legislators
for the public good, the bitterness of the con-
.fict we have passed will find no place among
our counsels. We will adhere as closely as
ever to those doctrines which we think essen
.ta to the welfare of our country, but let no
party discipline for party purposes be found
upon the record of our legislation" This is,
even from the politicians point of view, a
clearly sagacious piece of advice. The ordin-
ary kind Of patriot who runs for the Legisa-
turc has not been very prompt to learn this.
Perhaps the voters will learn it first, and send
to their Legislatures more men~l like Mr.. Car
roll, and fewerjo the. kind witbIwhich we are
more familiar
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"A Norriston doctor recently asked an old
lady patient if she experienced any relief du-
ring the night. She said she did. First the
relief was in one shoulder and then the other,
and then 'peared to~settle in her back; but
she put mustard plaster between her
shoulders and the relief left her, and now she
felt better
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-02-05

-"What is love, Nanny?" asked Scotch
minister of one of his parishioners, alluding of
course, to the word in its spiritual sense.
"Hoot, fye, sir, answered Nanny, blushing,
-"dna ask me sic daft-like question. Pm
sure you ken weel as me that loves next to
cholera. Loveis1 just the worst inside COM
plant for lad or Iasse to have"
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"A Pennsylvania manufacturing establish
ment has been discharging men for telling
falsehoods. This plan, if generally carried
out would be apt to paralyze the industry of
the country.
, 1874-05-12

Of tho Committee will 10 hold, for tho purpose of
rocclviug the report Of Mr. blickcnsdorior, tho
and measure tho improvements mado BY ~ tlo tIo
Board Of Public. Works.. Tho examination Of
Witnesses closed this otoning, Gov. 8opl,ord
winding up that branch Of lilo Investigation.
lic boldly proclaimed his personal responsibility
for oil tho acts Of hia aubordinatoa oxoeEt
William a: 0oo!t; had ho known that
Cook, white aching as attorney for tlo
Board Of Public Worka wka also representing oy-
CRY contractor who, would pay him foo, Tho
Governor Baya ho would hAye klolted him out,
TIE GOVERNOR sAT1sT1ED WITH Tuk WORN. ,
With Tie character Of ttio improvements mado
nnder the direction Of the Board, tho Governor
IL perfectly satisfied md declares his intention
to continue the san1o syst4 in Of improvements In
tho future. He consid%s Hallott Kibourne,
alnd John ?. Evans prorbr .porsone to award
contracts, tho lattor especially posaoaanE high
qua!ities as business nah.
Tho Chairman Of tho Cqnmittoc advised tho
Governor: to mako earlyIproyision for tho pay
ment Of tue small sutns owed laboriug mon by
tho Bor1d.
, 1874-05-12

WAs11soros, D. G., aiay1
,,u ,>,m,,o,I HOUR OF MEETING.
in< that hereafter the hour OF meeting OF the
Senate shall be at II u. m. Agreed to.
LAND SURVEYS.
Mr. SHERMAN introduced bill in relation
repeal so much Of the act Of July Ii, 1870, AZ
requires tho payment by the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company Of tho cost Of surveying and
conveying lants granted said Company.
; PETITION TITO ron Ap5ouRs1Sa.
Werkingmen'a Convention, TINT the two Houses
Of Congress- adjourn sine die: He sa1d tho
Judgment 0f these me1nor1allsts was TINT tho
uncertain feeling now prevailing throughout the
country on account Of financial troubles would
be most offectually ended by an adjournment Of
Congress. Referred to the Finance Committee.
COMMITTEE REdonTs,
Mr. WINDOW, from the Committee on Public
Lands rerorted fyorsby On ths House biz for
on the calondar:
Mr. ANTHONY. from the Committee on Print
ing, reported favorab1y on the House resolution
to Print extra copica oi the letter Of the secre-
tary Of tue Treasury in regard to tho bettor pro-
tcotlon O. Immigrants on ahlppohra. Iaasea'
Alr. sCOIf, from the Comnltte on CLAIMS, ro-
ported adversely On the House resolution direct
ing tue soutfern oaims commission m to sena to
GoaX}saSs, ,s; without dea lst Of 9ll tho claimu
decided prior to April l. 1874; Placed on the
calendar l2 q, oI M1h fhe a4yeTae , report:
nli: ntonAlL Ist:l !otioa4ceH tBaointlon
@ alfeoteng Mg .9o committee on tno'lc Hmidinga
u, anu aEonnah ~ ascertain an ~ II lne material IN
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