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The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

JUDGE MCMILLAN is being mentioned
BY men outside Of political rings as a
man who would do honor to Minnesota
in the United States Senate. Of course
he will not be elected, for verify these
arc the days of reform when Office
seeks not the man, but the man the Of:
flee. He is not one Of that kind Of re-
formers, and hence by good fortune
will probably retain his purity of char.
acter by remaining as Chief Justice Of
Minnesota.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

The GRANGE ADVANCE is the largest
Grange paper in the Northwest, and
contains more reading in it's twelve
pages than any other paper in the
State. Get up club Of ten at once.
1t will only cost $3.50 a year for each
member Of the club, and the getter up
Of the club will get the paper year for
his trouble. Single subscribers $500 q
year. We propose to live up to the
Grange principle, SO send in your cash.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
Influence of Rainfall on Crops.

The report by Governor Rawson
upon the rainfall Of the Island Of Bar
BADGES, lately published by: the Legis-
lature of that colony, presents re-
markable example Of the practical val
ue Of meteorological observations. The
mean of the yearly rainfall in Barba-
docs, on the average Of the last twenty.
five yc,.rs (l847-l87l) is blished,
on ample data, at STA inches. It ap-
pears that the rainfall influences. al
most certainly, the sugar crop of the
following year, but that Of the current
year only, in slight degree. In fifteen
wet years, twelve were followed by
crops more or less above the average;
and in nine dry years, eight were fol-
lowed by short crops. The crop
of any year, may, in fact, be
measured by the rainfall Of the
preceding year, with such, approach to
accuracy as to give practical value to
the formulas Governor Rawson shows
thrt between 1856 and 1859, there was
yield of crop in each year proper
tionate, without any great variation, to
800 hhds. for each inch of rain in the
preceding year. His tables prove that
during the period named the formula
for calculating the crop Of the current
year was by multiplying the
total rainfall of the preceding year
by 800, and adding 7l-2 per
cent, if that year was dry one, or
deducting IL per cent. if it waa q wet
one. The Governor justly remarks
that the theory of the calculation and
its practical application 'smay be Of ser
vice not only to the planters of Barba-
does in particular, but to the agricul.
turists Of other countries who have
the means of comparing the relation
between the rainfall and crops (espec:
tally sugar. for which it is hoped this
report will afford some useful materials
and suggestions ~. - -
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

At regular meeting Of Northern
Light Grange, held Sept. 10Th, 1874,
the following preamble and resolutions
were offered by the Lecturer ana unani-
n4ously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our much esteemed and
worthy brother A. f. Dixson, having
completed his labors in the field of our
Grange, and in response to the call of
orr Divine Master. to come up hither.
has gone home to enjoy the reward Of
the faithful and receive the welcome of
''well donc.''
Resolved, by the officers and men,
bers of this Grange, That while we miss
our genial brother from the secretary s
desk of our Grange. the Sunday school,
and upon the road of life, the daily and
quiet virtues of his life like the gently
flowing waters that water the farm and
meadow, will keep his memory ever
fresh in our heart.
Resolred, That wttender our sincere
sympathy to Sister Dixson and all other
friends of they departed in their loneli-
ness: and would tendcrly remind them
that the clear sunlight is still shining
above; that our Brother is undoubtcd-
II enjoying the mansions of rest freed
from pain. which was a familiar and al
most constant companion while here ;
that the message came to him like an
open door to a weary wandercr, and a
gush Of light on the darkness with a
voice Of welcome saying come in.
Kesotred, That the secretary be in
structed to furnish copy Of the fore.
going resolutions to Sister Dixsor, also,
copies to be forwarded for publication
to the Offices of the Hastings Gazette.
GRANGE ADVANCE and Mortified
Standard.
c. P. Nichols, Master.
]. S. NICHOLS. Sec'x.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

Let us all begin to work with our
brains. If we can cultivate our farms
.:judgmatically:' as an illiteratc mem.
Der Of the Assembly used to say. ), as
to double our crops, and then ecouo.
mize in various ways 50 as to save a
fourth OF the expenses, we shall have
progressed long way on the road to
independence. Then let us set up CO.
operative stores, and, if possible, IT.
1erly break up the credit system. Thus
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
INDIA RUBBER SHOES FOR lxOR-
SES.

We never yet have seen horse shod
without plying both the horse and the
smith. Shoeing, we do not believe, can
be done without giving the horse pain.
and horse shoeing is certainly one of
the severest and most man-killine en-
ployments known. But shoeing often
ruins a valuable horse, while if the suf.
ferings which horses endure, the bad
cracked feet caused by the using of
iron shoes. could all he written in one
grand indictment against horse men, we
are afraid they would stand poor show
in the day of judgment. But now this
is to be all changed if the following in.
vention described in the Scientific
american of Sept. 18th proves to be all
that is expected:
We can describe the invention in no bet
ter or more concise terms than bv statinr
that it ia an india rubber overshoe for hore
ses. It is made and lined in precisely simi-
lar manner to the articles of apparel worn
by the human race, and, in tact, presents no
pOlnls OF 0merence save In its shape an3 its
n anutacture of the best quality Of india rub
tits designed as substitute for the iron
shoe, and as means Of preventing the
many maladies to which horses teet are
subject. The inventor informs us that hor-
ses suffering with cracked OF contracted
hoof, and similar painful hurts. are Quickly
cured by the substitution Of the rubber COW
ering tor the unyielding metal shoe. : The
elasticity of the former allows the hoof to
remain in it's natural shape while protected
from abrasion against pavementss BY the
heavy rubber sole underneath. .r
The device is easily removed from or put
on the hoof, and hence, while standing in
the stall or turned out to pasture, the horse
may be left barefooted. In winter time the
covering serves as q protection against ILL
ness due to the common practice Of ming
ling salt with the ice and snow in city
streets, while the roughened surface of the
rubber beneath serves to give the animal q
toothold in slippery weather. -
AS compared with iron shoes, the cost of
the rubber ones is about one third more and
their weight is some forty per cent. less.
Sixteen sizes are mann factured, go that 40
curate fits may be obtained. With refer
ence to wear, the inventor states that the
durability, owing to the fine' duality Of rub
Der employed, is very great Tie device
aaa has been successfully used for some time
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

TaE GRANGE ADVANCE is furnished il clubs
OF ten for 81. so per year, and will be furnished
for the next thirty days to single subscribers
for three mouths. and to clubs Of ten or moro
for four month"; at 81 cents each on trial. We
want five thousand new subscribers in the next
thirty days, end can have them il every one Of
cur friends Will 60 to work in earnest.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

To Polish Cuffs and Shirt Fronts.
Procure at the hardware store pol
ishing iron, that with bulge at both
ends is the best, and will cost 81. Iron
the linen as usual, then place it on a
board with a layer of muslin on the
board, pass damp cloth over the linen
and rub with the the polishing iron until
the desired degree of glossiness is OBJ
tanned. The iron should not be very
hot, or it will scorch; if it is too cool,
the polish will be long coming. Gum
| arabic dissolved and added in small
| quantities to the starch improv,s it;
lump Of sugar is almost as good, and 50
is sperm, or soap, or butter, OF white
wax.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
iTENS"F0R PATRONS.

The Canadian government is said to
be jealous of the Oranges for fear it
means disguised movement for annex.
alton.
Pike County Oranges, Missouri,
are talking Of establishing an agricul-
tural implement mandatory. tits an
enterprise in which the Oranges of
other counties and States could unite
to Their advantage.
A California Grange is discussing
the subject of Grange bank.
The Oranges of Los Angeles, Cal.
and vicinity, are to furnish the capital
stock for paper mill, the water power
to be donated by the city. We sup
pose the design is to make market for
straw and other materials used in the
manufacture of paper. All manufac-
tories, Of whatever kind, that will help
to build up home markets, should be
everywhere encouraged and assisted by
| the Patrons.
Missouri Patrons have a "Grange
Packet Line,' run in the interests of
the farmers at reasonable rates. If
yon cannot get others to do your work
for fair price do it yourself, is the
principle on which they work.
| The New Jersey Granger thinks
that the grange movement is an aid
to politicians. in that it gives them a
chance to wear out their old clothes.
| 1T has been established at last that
Patron may run for Office and get
beaten if he chooses; and it makes him
no less Patron if he should happen to
get elected.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 10. 1874.
Editor Grange Advance:
BY vote Of the Grange the Secre.
tary was instructed to send you the
following for publication
WHEREAS, God in his wisdom has called
to another sphere of existence David Fish.
our Worthy Brother and Master of the
North Star Grange of the Patrons OF Hus-
bandry,
Be it RESOLVED, By the said Grange, that we
submissively bow before this dispensation
Of the Divine will
.Resolned, That we deeply deplore the loss
OF our Worthy Master and Brother.
! RcsolUed, That we recognize in him an
example Ola true man aud Brother. He
was q man OF toll and severe labor. From q
naked start III this world without one dollar,
he has by honest industry accumulated a
handsol lie estate, and thus lar brought up a
nj merous family of children in comfort and
in credit. We shall miss him, not only as q
member of our Urangc, but as citizen aud
charter member: and in all tue relations of
! life. We believe our departed Brother de-
: serving Of the rl"n'lit, ':Woll done. GOOD
! and 1aithtu! servant -
! Rcsct;cd. That our la:I shall I've tlmp:ti in
mo'1'lii= 'lu: ing t::. ,nexp pir;.d time Vi oar
! de;;ea>''>: Bro:iur and ii ster.
! Rc*olred, That we tender to the Lersayed
family our heartfelt ss,npothy.
! MATTE l.. HILL, Secretary.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

1t is doubtful whether, in the excited
State Of the South, they will be able to
enjoy the full deliciousncss Of the Beech
er-Tilton scandal. What loss.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

the farmer and mechanic, could work
on, hand IN hand, each bcnefittins the,
other. Let us buy where we can buy
cheapest, pay cash, and buy as little al
possible at retail, and for heavens sake
quit the use of whisky, and teach our
children to abhor the use Of tobacco in
all its forms: as we'll as coffee and
whisky y.-Letter IL, arkansas Grange.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

PEOPLE are not complaining of dry
weather just at present.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

q
past, and, we understand, has received the
endorsement Of the New York Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

PATRONS are holding their meetings
more regularly now than during The
summer months. 1t is we'll.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
Advertising Rales.

Special notices in editorial columns, rs cents
per line.
Cash before ineertion for all advertisements
for month or less, and invariably in ADVANCE
unless special arrangements are made.
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23

sgTHR little town of .Hawley, Clay
county, has its semi.aunual fair. .:
The Grange advance., 1874-09-23
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.
fingIc Subscribers - per year.
Grange clubs Of ten ur more. S1.sO.
Subj scriptlons oay able variably in advance
All money should be sent by Draft or Pos,
Office Order to TRE GR,heE A1vANcE. Red
Wig, Minn.
Please send in your subscriptions at once
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-21
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

WILMINGTON, N. c., March 20, 1874.
The following telegram. just received from
Marion, the county seat of Mcdowell county.
In which Bald Mountain is located, is the latest
and most reliable Information yet received
here:-
"The Bald Mountain, IN the southwestern part OF
volcanic throes, and some OF the Inhabitants in
the neighborhood became much excited and
alarmed. However. one Of the oldest citizens
says that the shock was not severer than it was
emission OF either fire or smoke. Two parties OF
gentlemen, one from Marion and the other from
Ruther ord, started for the disturbed region to-
hov
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-21
THE EDGAR STUART.
The Steamer Libeiied and Seized by the
United States Government.

The steamer Libeiicd and Seized by tho
United States Government.
BALTIMORE, Nd. March 90 1874.
On Thursday afternoon Mr. Washington Booth,
Collector OF Customs at this port. received orders
from Washington TO seize the steamer Edgar
Stuart and hold her until further orders. In COM
pllance with these instructions the steamer
was seized the evening OF the same DAY.
1t was not known at the time upon
what grounds the seizure had been made, and the
Cuban colony here are greatly excited over the
matter An order from Washington was received
to-day by District Attorney Stirling to libel the
vessel, and. acIing under his instructions, United
States Marshal Goldsborough made formal
seizure OF the steamer this evening violation Of
the navigation laws of the United States.
The libel alleges that the papers OF the steamer
Edgar Stuart before DO the name OF James
Butcher, an American ciizen, reslding In New
York as her owner, which IS declared untrue.
The libel further alleges that the vessel Is really
owned by Spanish citizens resident In Cuba. II
this he true the Edgar stuart has, OF course, been
SAILING under lalse papers, IN violation OF The nav
cation laws, rendering her liable to forfeiture 10
the government.
The Cubans who were on board the vessel when
the Marshal took possession declare that the
seizure has been ma1clously brought about by a
man named Norton. who Was lately the CAPT ain OF
the vessel but VINO got into trouble with the
up tor trial during the June term of the United
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Bisma rck's Military Bills.

Btsmnrck's Military Bills.
The army bills which have been presented to the
Pruss an Reichstag, with the Official document
forwarded IN support OF Them go to prove the pre-
dominance OF the military spirit in the govern
ment OIL the German Empire despite, the fact that
majority OF tue Legislative Body IL opposed TO
their adoption, and that their forcible adj.
vocacy by the Prince Chancellor indicates
some uneasiness on his part with regard to
the maintenance OF the existing peace ul
relations in Europe. They prove that Prince Bis
marck is fully determined to be pre- AIRED ior future
emergencies. The effective military strength. as
fixed in the bills, is 1888 officers. 4O1 $50 noncom-
mlssloned of1cers private soldiers and musicians;
l,e7s SURGEONS 6s1 paymasters, Goa veter-
mary surgeons, 5S7 armorers, 90 sad
fantry regiments Is las. There is provided q
school for gunnery and six schools Tor sub
Onicers Besides these there are 20 battaliOns OF
chasseurs, 274 laAdwehr district commands, 93
cavalry regiments, l military riding school, IS
regiments OF field artillery, Is regiments of foo.
artillery, battalions OF no sc artillery,
Is battaliOns Of pioneers and tram, l
railway battalion at Berlin and rail-
way battalion company in Bavaria. The schools
Or cadets receive special attention. In these nu-
series Tor officers there now live 1880 young men
tributed as follows :-Berlln 800 pupils; Pots lam,
24O; Calm, $50; Wahlstadt, go; Bensoerg, 22O.
and antcnstein, 14O. These do not include the
Dresden cadets. The war marine Is also being
Overhauled and increased, and the total money
credit asked Tor exceeds sos, 900, 00O
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Matthew Hale, OF Albany is at the Gilsey House.
st. Louis wants General A. ]. Smith Tor Caief OF
Police.
Mrs. Gaines is seventy vet she still fights for her
Inheritance.
"Captain Specksn is the name of Newberry
IN. C) optlclan.
John d. Bear is the name of a forger Just jailed at
BellelOntaine, Pa.
Frederick A. sawyer, Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury, is in Boston.
Schuyler COllax is named as a candidate for Con-
gress by the Indiana papers.
Ex-Governor James E. English, Of Connecticut,
is at the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Captain 8. c. LyiOrd, United States Army, has
quarters at the Glennam Hotel.
Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Of Quincy, Mass, has
apartments at the Brevoort House.
Ex-Governor Thaddeus G. Pound, OF Wisconsin,
Is staying at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Assembyman George s. Batcheller, OF Saratoga,
is staying at the Metropolitan HOTEL
An infant at Oak Harbor, Ohio, walks talks both
English and French whistles and SINGS
John V. Farwe, OF the Indian Peace Commission,
is registered at the Fifth Avenue HOTEL
Vice President henry Wilson arrived from Bos-
ton yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
T. Deputy State Treasurer Fulton Paul arrived at
the Westminster Hotel from Albany yesterday.
w
lawyer at Brantford, Canada, Is Chief Justice OF
Manitoba.
Major BrannlL Captain Auchinleck and Lieuten /.
ant w. Cochs Allen, OF the British Army, are quar-
tered at the Brevoort House.
Rev. Canon Charles Kingsley Will summer at
Colorado Springs, Colorado. resting after his lee
ture tour o month or so before returning to Eng.
land.
DR.. Carl Schenk, the new President of Switzer-
land, was, until middle-aged, an obscure pastor.
Besides being learned theologian he is a writer
upon political economy.
Henry Smith, Of Schoonersville, Lehiph county,
Pa, hanged himself to the beams OF barn, on
last Friday evening, because O barkeeper would
not 'hang up'' his drinks.
Ben Hill. OF Georgia, says there are enough gen.
erals colonies. majors and captains In Congress to
form q respectable army, but not enough states
men to make good committee.
| Mrs. Worth, OF Westned, Mass, tried not to
sneeze In company, and acquired o permanent
| PARALYSIS Of the muscles Of her face. The amount
of sneezing now done during church service In
| westneld Is prodigious
Sir stafford Northcote, the new Chancellor OF the
Exchequer under Mr.. Disraeli, has Withdrawn
from the Board Of Directors Of the South Devon
Railway Company, considering that ne could not
consistently remain in 1t while Chancellor.
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BROUGHT TO BAY.

The Murderous Struggle Between Rail-
road Robbers and Police Officers I'm
Missouri.
ST. LOUIS March 20, 1874.
The body Off. W. Witches, the detective, which
was found In the road near Independence, NO.,
some days ago. arrived here last night in charge Of
Mr.. ANGEL, OF Chicago, and Will be taken to that
CITY. No further information regarding the fight
between the detectives and the Younger Brothers
at MOnagan Springs last Monday has been
received here by any one In authority;
but Srecial despatch was received late last
nlght which gives dlfferen version OF the affair.
1t states hat The party which was searching lor
the Younger Brothers Was composed VI Deputy
Sheriff Danlells, OF Osceola, and two detectives
whose names were not given, whO while riding
a.Ong the road, were Overtaken by the Youngers
and ordered to lay down their arms and surrender.
One Of tue detectives ran and escaped, while the
others surrendered and gave up their arms
James Younger then shot and killed Daniels. and
while firing on the detective the la tier drew Der
lnger, which he had concealed, and shot John
Younger. The detective Is now at Roscoe, lying in
critical condition, with three bullets In ais back
and load OF buCkshOt in the left shoulder.
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pie rushed from oil parts OF the house and from the
outside, with almost frantic yells, and fell upon
tine moor and upon each other, all praying and
supp'cating in the most heartfelt and agonizing
manner ever witnessed on earth. These exercises
continued necessarily for sixteen days and nights,
with but little intermission. During this time the
people all lived In common. No attention was
given to labor or property. Cattle, horses and
hogs were turned into the woods. and the entire
people within the range of this awful excitement
have concluded that they have but few more
days to live. About 100 have made profession Of
religion The closing scenes OF this strange meet
ing are represented as most peculiar and wonder
full
THE MILLENNIUM HOURLY EXPECTED.
During most OF this period Of sixteen days the
mountain had continued at intervals to present
the same alarming impressions; but, having
prayed, shouted, sung and agonized for this long
period. they separated, with the promise that all
would remain and die il necessary. 1t Is said that
the awe-strlcken countenances, the melancholy de-
meanor Of this vast crowd on the breaking up OF
the devotions are beyond all description.
SMOKE AND vAPoR FROM THE MOUNT.
letter was received IN this city to-day by
gentleman whose mother resides near Bald Noun
TAIN stating that near the summit OF that peak an
area OF nearly an acre was agitated by subterra-
mean upheavals and then sinking, from which
smoke and vapor issued
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SUMMERS SUCCESSOR.

Lobbying and Canvassing In the MA ssa-
chusetts Legislature.
BOSTON, March 90, 1874.
The Senatorship occupies the attention OF the
State House Hobbies TO the exclusion OF almost
every other topic. Many Of the memeers OF the
Legislature express themselves plainly in favor
either oil Dawes, Hoar or Adams but many more
choose to be reticent or unc0mmitta. 1t Ia said
that q canvass o. the House shows plurality IN
laV0r OIL AR. Hoar, Str0np support Tor Dawes and
small number l0r Adams. The democrats Will
vote SOLID. Their candidate is not yet DESIGNATED,
bur 1t Is generally reported That senator Very OF
worcester, Or Is. X. Curtis Will be the man.
The democratic members of the Legislature held
caucus this evening, and nominated Judge b. X.
Curtis 10 Oil Senator Summers seat. Judge Curtis
Is graduate vi Harvard. For SIX years he was on
the supreme Court bench Vi the United States.
He Is sixty-hve years vi age.