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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

We are very glad to learn through the
Eureka !SeHtiael o. the restoration to
health of our respected fellow citizen.
Maj. Mccoy. That paper has tine fol-
lowing mention of the Major condition
1t will be remembered that Major Nc
Gov left for California last Fall in very
feeble health. in fact the journey came
very near proving fatal, as it was found
necessary to remove him from the cars
at Alta. where his life was despaired Of
for some days. Since reaching the
Golden State, however, he has thorough
ly recovered, and when We saw him last
week he looked the perfect picture of
good health. He is more rugged than
for years past. He will shortly return
to Eureka, bringing with him his estim-
able lady.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

SOME possible piracies at Truckee are
reported by the Reno Crescent, as fol-
lows:
1t seems that for some time past an
extensive system Of ear robbery has
been going on along the line IF the c. p
L. r.. and finally traced by detective
Burke To Truckee. Some Of tine goods
were founi IN the possession of mereh-
ants of Truckee. duplicating them as
receivers. The reported fact that the
boxes of boots had the name of A. Pres
colt. Reno, in full on them, would rath-
er indicate that the purchasers were more
fools than knayes
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

RouGH on THEM.-The present weather
as rough on the aboriglnes. Captain
Steve saws: Too much heap shinnow
Indian heap cola; heap hosadi; heap too
much white-fly. Those who venture
on the streets wrap their rabbit skin
robes or blankets tightly about their
persons and accelerate their gait consid-
erab,v: but the majority of them stay III
,heir wickiups and stand the press with
the usual stoli,lity Of their race
R.-sir.
Probably the Washoes are the most
comfortably situated tribe Of Indians IN
the State. Their numbers are small;
they are nearly all-qui.e all, probably
acquainted with families here in Car
son. and so manage TO get what they
want 10 eat without any trouble. More
over. the men OF the tribe are mostly
workers: and although they are all gam
b.ers. vet. like tine sporting fraternity OF
The pale face. thu lucky ones share their
gains with the unluclzY: and many Is the
brave. who, having LOST his last skirt
upon the turn Of 4 card. has found hi;a-
self staked 70 Il second hand linen buster
at the end OF December afternoon $
unfortunate searce at flute monte
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

0UE Congressman. Hon. &. W keil-
ilail. ha, introduced = bill for the crec-
tiO.. OF public building at Carson. ans,
appropria.ing one hundred thousand
dollars for the purchase OF lot and the
commencement OF said building. The
Carson Appeal defended the salary
grab, " and it appears that oar generous
Congr, ssman has not forgotten It's ser
yices.-Siirey Sttie.
As coming from the special organ of
the crook-necked-cane variety OF our de-
luded Southern brethren this allusion
10y our Knoxville contemporary is not
particularly chivalrous or hiSh-toned-
However. if our artesian friend can stand
the racket We can.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

BUTTER WoRKs.-Ws were told re-
Gently in San Francisco that Governor
Bradley is negotiating for the exclusive
right to manufacture oleomargarine
butter in this State. 1t is understood
that he is figuring to utilize his hides
and horns. He talks of establishing his
butter works ut Rsno.-EWekG Sentinel.
We don't pretend to be Governor
Bradlsy's adviser or champion, but if
the Sentinel were to talk that way about
rs We would soet for Islander. Rather
meat, that, 'eh? Cassidy
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

Trout FISHING IN THE TEUCEzE--The
Reno Crescent OF Feb } has the follow
ing:
The early rise in the Truckee river has
started the tinny inhabitants of Pyramid
Lake on their annual trip to their spawn
ing ground at the h-atlwaters of the
Truckee- Quite a number, some very
handsome fish. have already been hook
ed by the disciples of Sir Isaac Walton,
and We anticipate that the tro:it harvest
will be abundant. if the weather contin-
ues favorable. II is safe estimate that
the river between the Railroad and
Lakes bridge. yielded larger crop than
any quar,er-section of land in the val
ley, though. it is quite possible that hal
the same amount Of labor been expended
on the land as on the water, the result
would have been reversed.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-07

THERE is good deal of straightforward
Justice in the following comments upon
the De Youns-Napthaly war. by the
Reese River E.r,i's OF Feb. 8:
The people of Nevada surely owe the
chronic. no sympathy. Ii has persistent
". and without cause. attacked orr
mines and our most vital interests. de
noUncing the representative mines Of
certain districts r, ..bilkS and frauds
when-far removed IS 1t u from the
scene-it knew really nothing OF the
facts except as cleaned from interested
stock iObbeTs. We never heard or read
Of an instance where editors whose ante
ce,leuts were above Teproach indulge!
in this black-uari ''NuZsppa style OF
journalism Il is o2ly those who are
vulnerable. who east the iirst stone; and
when the returning boomerang wounds
their soft spot, their cries are piiifui. II
you DO not wish to Be begTiniet!. don't
throw mud.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
Fitting and Truthful.

The following biblical quotations
were read at the f.neral of Charles
Sumner, in addition to the regular
Episcopal service. They are remark
able for their eminent fitness, and shall
we add to the sad fact that to but very
few living members of the United
States Senate can they be truthfully
applied: -s.fc
Speak unto the children Of Israel
and proclaim liberty throughout all
the land unto all the inhabitants
thereof. af.twrly
Is not the fact that I have chosen to
loosen the bands of wickedness, to un-
do the heavy burdens, and to let the
oppressed go free, and that We break
every yoke.
Because delivered the poor that
cried and the fatherless and him that
had none to help him, the blessing of
him that was ready to perish came
upon me.
l have not sat with vain persons,
neither will I 60 in with dissemblers.
I have hated the congregation Of evil
doers and will not sit with the wicked.
1 will wash my hands in innocence.
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor
my life with bloody men in whose
hands is mischief, and their right
hand is full of brides.
And now be bold. Tam gray-haired
and have walked before you from my
childhood until this day. Behold,
here l am, witness against me before
the Lord and before his Amounted
Whose OK have taken, or whose ass
have | taken or whom have l de-
frauded? or whom have oppressed
or of whose hand have l received any
bride to blind mine eyes herewith?
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
The Granaers' Ball.

The Changers ball last night was in
every respect q complete success.
Turn Verein Hall being filled with the
very elite Of our city. The floor was
well filled with dancers, but not so
much so as to cause any inconvenient
crowding and jostling. AS none but
persons of known responsibility were
admitted, there were no unpleasant
features to mar the evenings enjoy
ment; and all passed off quietly and
in the very best of order. The ar
rangements made were very complete
and showed that the Changers know
how to get up a heightened ball as
we'll as to fight monopolies. The
on duty did all in their power to give
satisfaction to all present, and great
credit is due them for their untiring
efforts to make it as pleasant as pos
sible for all present. The fair ones
present were all tastefully dressed and
lacked that flaming gaudiness that too
often is seen in our bathrooms. FL
nancially the affair must have been
much of success, as there Were
enough present to more than insure
expenses. The music was furnished
by Desmond string band, and seemed
to give satisfaction to all who "trip
ped the light fantastic" to it. Taking
it all together, the whole affair passed
off very pleasantly. and the Changers
can feel satisfied that they have got
ten up the best ball that we have had
in our city for a long time. -sW.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
A Queer Religious Sect.

The Chicago Tribune contains the
following "Scatterej all through
portions Of Southern Colorado and
New Mexico and extending even into
Arizona and Utah, are members of q
queer religious sect called Penitentes.
These fellows act upon the theory that
all moral sins no matter how hideous
can be atoned by physical suffering;
and accordingly at certain seasons of
the year, generally in the Fall, they
castigate themselves into q condition
Of goodness and then commence the
battle of life anew. In Colorado and
New Mexico the order numbers 10000
souls, who are all under the control of
and yield implicit obedience to the
High Priest, Romeo Miguel, who re-
sides at Taos. Tradition AYERS that
Miguel is q direct descendant of Mon
tezuma; and such is the faith reposed
in him and so strong the conviction of
his divine origin that many of his
10000 ignorant subjects would gladly
immediate himself upon the altar If
told that Miguel desired it. He lives
in great state at Taos; is surrounded
by a numerous retinue Of servants and
humble poems, and religiously exacts
one-third of whatever is produced by
his subjects, no matter whether it be
grain, wood, gold or silver. ,Aneglect
or refusal to comply with this Ordi-
nance subjects the offender to excom-
munication at least, and in aggravated
cases TO death. hul sxspla
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
TranspIanting Trees.

The transportation of trees and
shrubs is of SO much Importance and
yet so little understood, that anything
that throws light ON the subject is
worthy of attention. We therefore
give the following as an item of inter-
est to all who desire information on
the subject: Vegetable life dope ads
as much on vital functions for its pres
ervation as animal life. But the way
trees are treated ordinarily, in their
removals from one location to another,
indicates very limited knowledge of
physiological laws. Plants repose at
night like higher organizations, wax
ing in the sunlight of morning, invig-
Grated and refreshed. Through the
long, tedious months Of Winter they
sleep profoundly. While the leaves
are green and vigorously performing
series of labors, preparations are
made for coming season OF cold, ice,
snow and other influences which re-
duce the vital force to the lowest point
without destroying it. That is the
best time in the life of a tree for trans
planting it. That business is admira-
bly, managed in France. They don't
think of waiting for a mere stick to
grow into a broad spreading tree. No,
they select splendidly developed trees,
with waving branches, and place them
where their grand appearance will be
admired. In the squares of New York
the park commissioners are now pur-
suing the only proper and only prom
Using plan of success by bringing in
from the country well-grown trees, dug
up out of the frozen ground, with all
the roots covered with. two or three
feet of earth in which they grew.
Being set out in their new positions,
the cardinal bearings being the same,
in the Spring they will rise up like
refreshed laborers, and bud and bloom
as they did before. That is the true
system. 1t may be accomplished at
any period if the roots are never in
jured or exposed, but clothed thickly
and securely with their own attached
soil. Never cut off limb or twig till
they have a secure foothold. Leaves
are the breathing organs of trees. Most
persons make fatal mistake in trim
ming trees when transplanted. They
die because they cannot breathe, oxy-
gen being thrown off and carbon abb
sorbed from the atmosphere.-[Scien-
tific American.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
A Million Dollars in Fees.

The law firm of Webster & Craig is
said to have received the largest sum
ever paid for legal services. Custom
House officers say they realized a
princely fortune from the Government
by their settlement of the silk ribbon
cases. The profits are estimated as
high as $1,000, 200. The money was
discussed to them at the Auditors Of
flee in, the Custom-House within the
last few weeks. They had powers of
attorney from nearly all the silkIrib-
bon importers in the country tostle the
United States to recover back duties
which they alleged had been unjustly
imposed on their goods. The first
suits were begun seven years ago.
They dragged along accommodating in
number until over $2,000,000 was re-
presented by them in principal and in
terest. The question involved was
whether ribbons, in which the chief
value was silk, should be appraised at
forty or sixty per cent. The revenue
officers interpreted the tariff in favor
of the higher rate, which the importers
paid under protest. They cOntended
that the ribbons were exempted from
duty as silk, because they had single
thread of cotton along the edges, and
that they coul1 only be taxed under
the tariffas silk and cotton, chief value
silk. Experts testified for the Govern
ment that the cotton selvige was intro
duced into the ribbons to prevent
their unravelling and that they could
be sold for better prices with it than
without it. There have been several
conflicting decisions in the Federal
Courts on the question, some being
for the Government and others against
it. After the last trial several months
ago, Webster & Craig went before Sec
rotary Richardson who directed that
the Treasury should refund the con-
tested duties with interest. His de-
cision has called forth much adverse
comment in revenue circles. Well in
formed revenue officers mention sim
gular circumstance in speaking of it,
that nearly all the revenue complica-
tions of any magnitude that have oc-
Cured in the last five years have been
settled by the Treasury officers indie
pendendent of the courts.-[New York
Sun. March Goth, zaHshr
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02
M A Historic Gun.

BY the direction of Congress the
Secretary of War is to deliver to the
authorities of Rhode Island gun with
which Battery B, First Regiment
Rhode Island Light Artillery fought
at Gettysburg. 1t is to be placed in
the custody of the veteran association
of that battery. Its history is thus
detailed by the Providence Journal:
"The gun did good service in various
battles, but its usefulness was cut short
on the third day of the battle Of Get
tysburg where the battery was actively
engaged, in the following manner:
1t was being loaded. No. 2 man, AL
fred G. Gardner of Middletown, had
placed the cartridge in the muzzle of
the gun and stepped back, and No. l,
VIM. Jones, of Boston, had stepped
one pace forward with the hammer to
drive the cartridge home. Just at this
moment a solid shot from the enemy's
battery cut one of the men in two,
struck the muzzle of the gun in such
manner as to fasten the shot there
permanently, and glancing struck and
killed the other man. One of the
other men belonging to the battery
seeing the condition of affairs, at once
attempted to drive the charge in with
an ak but failed, so firmly was it fast
ened there. 1t was found that it could
not be removed, or if it were the gun
would be spoiled for use; so the gun
was sent to West Point and afterwards
to be kept as a relic of war. Now, in
pursuance of this act it is to be trans
ferred to Rhode Island, where it
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02

The voice New Yorkis most en-
phatically against further imitation.
A memorial was presented in the
House Of REPRESENTATIVES signed'by
hundreds of our best merchants, bank
ers and others-representing business
capital of nearly $500, 900, O00-protest-
ing against an increased irredeemable
currency 'aasis inlagssauab - .tG
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02

A Vermonter who four years ago
caught the smallpox and kindly gave
to his neighbors as much of 1t as he
could spare, is now being sued by
them for damages. #,
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-04-02

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment. one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country; and the
presses will be superintendent by a Skilled
FRESHMAN from one of the largest offices in
New England.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
Domestic Recipes.

To MAKE A CHEAP. YET EXCELLENT.
JELLY CAKE.-To two cups of -four one OF
sweet milk, three table-spoonfuls of butter.
two teaspoons of cream of tartar. one of
soda, one Of egg. Rub the butter and sug-
ar together, then, having beaten the egg.
stir all together; bake in four parts in a
common milk pan aDdspread jelly be-
tween. II the jelly becomes hard. so a.
not 10 spread smooth Oh soft cake. lake it
on plate and mash with knife. until it
will spread.
TO MAKE SUEr PUDDING.-Seed and
chop fine one large teacdp of suet, having
removed all the skin add cup full OF sour
milk, one teaspoonful of soda. very little
salt, three eggs beaten together. and
enough -four 10 make a stiff batter. Steam
for two hours, and eat with fairy butter. o r
wine sauce.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

SEAsONABLE HINTs.-Farm horses kept
In the stable and only worked occasionally
should be fed and managed with care.
Horse shoeing is very important as
well AS an expensive item. A horse
should be kept sharp shod in winter or not
shod at all.
Don't neglect to get up large supply of
wood for the year to come. 1t speaks bad
for farmer to be caught In snow storm
without plenty of drylwood to burn.
In starting a heavy load on sleigh be
certain that the runners are not frozen to
the snow. and, If possible. help the team
by moving the sleigh ahead a few inches
with lever At starting.
A warm bran mash is good thing to
give horse when he is brought home hot
and exhausted from a long journey.
Blanket him at once, and rub his ears and
legs, and then rub his belly and tanks
and such other parts Of the body as can be
got at without wholly removing the blank
ct.
The only way TO rot manure in the win
ter is by frequently turning with repeated
fermentation and guarded heatings. In
this way it may be brought TO fine condi-
ton for use in the spring. Long corn
stalks can not be rotted by this process.
and by no means should such corn stalks
be allowed in the manure pile. 1t is pre-
ferable TO cut them when fed, As in that
state the refuse is more easily rotted. and
if not rotted is no trouble when the manure
l. turned over.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
yarn' a''D AonstbolD.
Books and Papers on the Farm.

Book farming has often been held up to
ridicule. While it is true that farming
from knowledge gained from books,
without practical experience, has generally
failed of success, it is also true that the
best success in farming is never attained
without the knowledge which may be gain
ed from books and papers. Practical ex-
perience accurate observation and close
reasoning must 90 with such knowledge.
and the two must go together in order TO
make the best success. The manufacturer,
the merchant, in short the successful man
10 any business is he who with good judg
ment gains knowledge Of the operations
and experience OF others engaged in the
same or similar lines of business, and prof
its thereby. Such knowledge is chiefly
and most readily gained from books and
papers.
The successful farmer is the reading one.
1t is only by reading that he can keep suf-
ficiently posted up with the times, and be
prepared TO cope with the spirit of the age
in which we live. II has been said that
pers and books adapted to its various in
terests is like ship at sea without com
pass or rudder." Every man who has an
opportunity TO observe various portions of
our country must surely have noticed the
wide contrast often seen iR.the condition
of communities not very differently sepa-
rated from each other. and also that the
greatest degree of prosperity i always
found accompanying the greatest degree
of intelligence. In the reading community
will always be found more money, better
houses, richer lands, better titled farms
worth more per acre, and In every respect
a better social condition than will be found
in the community where books and papers
are not generally and freely read.
An enterprising, intelligent. reading
farmer who settles in backward non
reading community soon raises the value
OF his neighbours land. He attracts the at
tention of other enterprising farmers 10 the
neighborhood. A farmer cannot afford 10
DO without books and papers adapted to
his varied Interests, and more than that,
he cannot afford to allow his neighbors to
do without them. but should use his infu-
ence in all suitable ways for their improve
ment in this respect. inasmuch as the adj
vancement of the mass is the advancement
of the individual DR.. l.. D. Morse. ia st.
Louis Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
A Remarkable Case Of Equine Memory.

Many years ago Mr.. Abram Dodge, Of
the town Of Ipswich, Mass, owned beau
tiful horse which was the pet of the family.
He was admired by all who knew his play
fulness and good qualifications. In the
summer it WAS Mr.. Dodge's habit occasion
ally to have frolic with his horse in his
barn-yard, then let him ont alone and he
would 90 to the river, which was about
one-third Of q mile distant. where he
would battle, and then 20 to common
and roll on the grass, then with the free
dom OF air start for his home; his stable
was renovated for him while he was gone
and his breakfast put in his crib. II he
met his master he would show some colt
ish pranks, bound for the stable. null out
the wooden pin that fastened the door.
with his teeth and rush TO his Manager
where he expected to find his food. One
night the horse was stolen from the stable.
After the expiration of sixteen years, Mr..
Dodge was ct the tavern when q man
drove up to the door. Mr.. Dodge at
once recognized his horse and he told the
driver his reason for believing it to be his;
the man told his stosy Of whom be bought
the horse, and that he had owned him for
several years. Mr.. Dodge claimed his
bsrsss nd = ~ anally agreed that il the
horse would, on being taken TO his old sta
BILE, 60 through the habit Of bathing, roll
Ing on the grass, and pulling the pin nom
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

INEXPENSIVE HAPPINEss.-The most
perfect home / ever saw was little house.
in the sweet incense OF whose fires were
no costly things. But the mother was the
creator of a home; her relation with her
children was the most beautiful that had
ever seen; even a dull and commonplace
man was lifted up and enabled TO do
good work for souls by the atmosphere
that this woman created; every inmate of
her house inyoluntarily looked into her
face for the keynote of the day, and il al
ways rang clear. From the rosebud or
clover-leai which in spite of her hard
housework, she always found time to put
by our plates at breakfast. down TO the
story she had TO be read in the evening,
there was no intermssion OF her influence
She always has been, and always will be
my ideal of a mother, wife. and home maker.
II to her quick brain, loving heart aud
exquisite face had been added the appl-
ances OF wealth and the enlargement Of
wider culture. hers would have been ab>o-
lutely the ideal home. As it is, it i the
best have ever seem EenReLec journal