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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

LIEUTENANT COLONEL s. Il. HoLABIRD,
deputy qHarteTmaster general, has been Or
dered to Jeffersonville, Indiana, to examine
the methods OF preserving, storing and
Guarding the military material az the depot
OF the quarteImaster's department at that
IlaCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

IT Is ESTIMATED that the internal revenue
receipts for the fiscal year from distilled
spirits will aggregate slG3, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

SECRETARY BRIsTOw is expected TO re-
urn TO Washington tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

POSTMASTERs APPOINTED-The President
has appointed the following pOstmaste rs:
Thomas Saylor, East Saginaw. Mich; Davii
nay 81. Paul, Mimi, in place of Joseph y.
WheelCck resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

SECOND LIEUTESAST MONTGOMERY NJ.
MACOMB, 18th artillery, has been ordered TO
report to Brigadier General NJ. c. Meigs,
quarteTmaSter general, as aide-de-camp to
accompany him To Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

MAJOR DAVID L. NCkIEBIN. 10Th cavalry
has been retired by direction of the President
he having been found incapacitatei from
active service from long and faithful service
i'm the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

NAVAL ORDERS.-COmmander Francis NJ
Bunce ordered to duty as senior aid at the
navy yard, Washington, ID. C.. Lieutenant
b. L. EdeS 10 the HydrOgraphic Office. Med
zeal Director James Suddards to duty at the
naval hospital, Mare Island, California
Passed Assistant Engineer W. w. Heat On to
report for passage on board the POwhatan.
lilh instant, for ASpiuwall, thence to Pan
anna. and on arrival there to report for duty
OF board tie Omaha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

PRESIDENT GRANT and family leave here
tomorrow morning on the limited express
train at go O'Clock. by the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad foT Long Branch via New
York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

NATIONAL BANK NOTES received at the
Treasury to-day for redemption were
60 -En
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

THE MAIL BAG CONTRACrs.-The bids for
contracts for supplying the Post Office de
pariment with mail bags for four years from
July 1 next have all been opened, ana a com
mittee OF three, with Henry l.. johnson, in
ci aTge OF The lock and KEY division, contract
Office, chairman, appointed to examine
samples The committee will not probably
be ready 10 report for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

SUPERVISING ARCHITECT OF TIE TREAS
URT POTTER has gone TO Chicago TO look af-
ter matters in connection with the new Gus
tom house building I'm that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-06-02

EN-ATToRSEY GENERAL WILLIAMS has
been i'll at mis- residence in this city, suffer
ing from bilious collie. He is now rapidly
cOnvalescing, and will be out in day or two
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

own tone; ''perhaps he had to 90 tc
see some poor body who is sick. Il
the hurry of packing up all the par
cells and the sleepy babies, the pool
daisies and buttercups were left for
gotten in a corner Of the rack.
wondered if the mother had not in
tended this. May l be forgiven the
injustice! \ few moments after,
passed the little group, standing still
just outside the station, and heard the
mother say, 90, my darlings, ] have
forgotten your pretty bouquets. am
80 sorry. ! wonder if ! could find
them if ! went back: VIII you all
stand still, and not stir from this spot
if ! go:"
"Oh, mamma, don't 60, don't 90.
We will get you some more. Don't
go.' cried all the children.
"liere are your flowers, madam =
SAID l.. II saw that you had forgot
ten them, and I took them as memen-
toes Of You and your sweet chill
drcn."
She blushed and looked discon-
certed. She evidently was unused
to people and shy with all but her
children. However, she thanked me
swcetly, and SAID:
81 was very sorry about them, the
children took such trouble 10 get
them; and | think they will revive
in water. They cannot he quite
dead"
"They will necer die" said |. with
an emphasis that went from my heart
to hers. Then all her shyness fed.
She knew me: and we shook hands
and smiled into each others eyes
with a smile of kindred, as we
parted.
As ! followed on, | heard the two
children, who We're walking behind,
saying to each other: "Wonldn't
that have been too bad? Mamma
liked them so much, and we never
could have got SO many all at once
again"
"Ycs, we could too, next SUMNER"
said the boy, sturdily.
They are sure Of their ''next sum
mcrs," think, all six of those souls
children. and mother and father.
They may never again gather 50 ma
ny ox-eye daisies and buttercups, "all
at once" Perhaps some Of the little
hands have already gathered their
last flowers. Nevertheless, THEN sum
mers are certain. To such souls AS
these, all trees either here or in Gods
larger country, are trees OF Life, with
twelve manner Of fruits and leaves
for healing; and it is but little change
from the summers here, whose suns
burn and make weary. to the sum
mers there, of which "the Lamb is
the light
Heaven bles. them all, wherever
they are
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
Who Struck Ny Brother Bob?

Old Bob Hilton was one Of the
hardest cases that ever existed in
Georgia or anywhere else. He ex-
cellcd in only two things-in the
frequency Of his sprces and the num-
Der OF scrapes they led him into.
Bob had a brother whose name was
Peter, called by his friends Pete.
Pete was tall specimen of the GEMS
homo, standing about six feet two in
his stockings. He was very far from
being a Julius Caesar inpointof BRAY
cry, but where there was no danger
no man could talk louder, or come to
blood and thunder on larger scale.
One day during court week, Bob
as ususl became decidedly tight, or.
IN Georgia dialect, slightly intorro-
gated" Getting rather quarrelsomc.
some person had presented him with
beautiful black eye, stretching him
out on the floor. Pete heard of it.
and understanding that the gentle.
man who had been kind enough to
give Bob the floor had left, he started
up, and putting on tcrocions cour-
tenance, exclaimed: "Who struck
my brother Bob:" No one answered.
for all were too bus talking forthcm-
selves. "N no struck my brother
Bob: he cried the third time, work
ing hi'f self into perfect fury, and
stalking about the piazza of the gro.
cery as if he did not fear alw one.
lie felt convinced that no one would
take up the matter but the striker
himself; and as he was not in the Vi
cinlty he was not afraid. not he. He
was, however. doomed to disappoint-
ment, for just Is he yelled out the
terrible question for the fourth time.
tall, broad-Shouldcred fellow. who
was well known a> the bully of the
country, stepped up and said: Il
struck you brother Bob" "Ahr'
sad Pete, after surveying his brotl.-
ers Bobs enemy for several seconds.
IVY ell, You struck him powerful
lick"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
How a Pedagogue Make. Love,
indianapolis Sentinel.
:,


Mr.. Mills, Southside School Super.
ntendcnt, makes out examination
questions for teachers in a way pecu-
liar to himself, winding up every
question with, "If so, why:" or, eff
not, why not" One of the teachers
tells this story about him:
MIR. Mills boarded once at the
same place where his ''girl" boarded.
One night he came, rang the bell,
and asked the servant, "Is Miss -
in, and if 50, why: Is she engaged,
and how" Then he went in and
the little tattle-tale, listening at the
key-hole, heard him say, "My darling,
do you love me: If not, why not:'
After 4 while:-"Give a SYNOPSIS of
your employment during the week.
Analyzc thoroughly and completely
the state of Your sentiments towards
me. When he left, after kissing
her. he remarked "Be prepared. on
next Sunday, at half past two p. NJ.
to state accurately and conciselv.
when, where, and by whom, and un-
der what circumstances. our marriage
shall be performed"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
How to Conduct n Courtship


Don't be too sudden about it
Many girl has said ''no' when she
meant "ycs, simply because her
lover didn't choose the right time
and pop the question gently
Take L dark night for it. Have
the blinds closed, the curtains down,
and the lamp turned most out. Sit
near enough to her 50 that YOU can
hook your little finger into hers
Wait until the conversation begins
to flag. and then quietly m kc the re-
mark:
"SuSic. want to ask YOU some
thing
She will fdget around little. re-
ply ''yes, and after Il pause you can
add:
Susie, my actions must have
shown-that is, YOU must havc-I
mean you must be aware that
that"
Pause here for awhile, but keep
your little finger firmly locked. She
may cough an,. try to turn the sub
iect off by asking You how You liked
the circus, but she only does ii to en-
courage you. After about ten min
utes, YOU can continue:
81 was thinking, as came up the
path tonight, that before | went
away l would ask you-that is, |
would broach the subject nearest my
i mean, that isl would know
why"
Stop again and give her hand a
gentle squeeze. She may give ayank
to Get it away, or she may not. In
either ease, it augurs well for vou.-
Wait about five minutes, and then go
on:
''The past year has been very
happy one to me, but hope that flu
ture years will still be happier. How
ever, that depends entirely on you-
| am here tonight to know-that is,
to ask yoll--l mean | am here to-
night to hear from your own lips the
one sweet
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be too
rash about such things. Give her
plenty of time to recover her compo
sure, and then put Your hand on your
heart and continue:
"Ics, | thought, as | was COMING"
through the gate tonight, how happy
| had been, and said to myself that
if | only knew you would consent to
be my-that is, said if only knew
If was only y certain that my heart
had not deceived me, and you were
ready to share"
Hold on-there's no hurry about
it, Give the wind Il chance to sob
and moan around the gables. This
will make her lonesome, and call up
all the love in her heart. When she
begins to cough and grow restless,
you can go on:
Before | met you, this world was
4 desert to me. l didn't take any
pleasure in going blackberrying and
stealing rare-ripe peaches, and it did
not matter whether the sun shone or
not. But what a change in one short
year' 1t is for you to say whether
my future shall be prairie of happi-
ness or a summer fallow of Canada
thistles. Speak, dearest Susie, and
say-and say that-that-md say
that"
Give her five minutes more. by the
clock, and then add:
''That you will be-that is, that YOU
will mean that you will--will be
mine"
She will heave 4 sigh, look at the
clock and over the stove, and then,
rs she slides her head over yo + vest
pocket, she will whisper:
"You are just right, there, John-I
will"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Board convened at 8 o'clock A. d.,
pursuant to adjournment Roll called
members all present
Minutes of previous session read, and
approved.
A communication from l.. NJ Pratt, As
SCISSOR of Washington Township, was pre-
sented, relative to the exemption claimed
by }. G. Lifts, as per Sec. 79S of the Code
On motion, referred to Committee on Ille-
gal Taxes.
The Report of Fees of George o. Farr,
Sheriff, was presented and placed on file
The petition of c. S, Dewey, for abate-
ment of tax for the years 1894, was
presented and referred to the Committee
on Illegal Taxes:
! The following bonds. were presented
and approved:
John l. Sccley, County Surveyor.
William Quick, Township Clerk, Madison
John II. Warburton, '' Sumner.
The Committee on Judicial Claims re-
ported as per schedule; report concurred
in.
The claim OF l.. w Hart was referred
to the Board for consideration
On motion, II. Bryant and J D. Russell
were appointed a special committee to
effect settlement at Il reasonable rate ;
and if settlement is affected, the Auditor is
/ authorized to issue a warrant on County
Fund on order of said committee, in pay
ment of the amount of said settlement.
On motion, adjourned for committee
work till o'clock P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Board met at o'clock p. NJ, pursuant
to adjournment. Roll called; members
all present
The following bonds were presented
and approved
John Newell, Constable, Como Township
G. W. Butterfeld, Justice of the Peace,
Como Township.
"a. NhouoVi, IONHolIlP NICIh, SOuO.
The appointment of VIM. f. Calvin, as
Deputy Sheriff, was presented, and on
motion, the appointment was confirmed
The Committee on Illegal Taxes referred
the claim of J. G. Lifts back to the Board,
and on motion, the same was dismissed.
The petition of c. S. Dewey, referred
to the committee, the comWittcc reported
in favor of reducing the assessment from
$132 per acre to $50 for two 6G-lOO acres,
the amount owned by the said Dewey, in
which report the board concurred
The Poor Farm Committee submitted
their report for 1874, as follows:
10 tie Honorable Board Of Superrisors
Of Buchanan county:
We, the Poor Farm Committee, beg
leave to submit the following report
Number of paupers received during the
year, 10; discharged, 12; died, 2. Now
at the house, Z; average number at the
house during the year SO
Expenses, Stewards salary .... $500 90
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
THE DEATH OF THE OLD YEAR

ny hartley CAMPBELL.
They say the old year died last night
And do believe it's so:
For the mountain stream
Has CLASSY CLEAN,
And the earth shroud of snow
Yes, and all through the darksome hours
OF the long, long lonesome night,
! heard the loud wall
OF the wintry gale,
-As the old year passed from sight.
Mayhap, was only dreaming:
But from my window on high
saw the gaunt year
Stretched out on bier.
While the seasons mourned close by.
Fair Spring wore a wreath OF lilies.
And Summer robe OF green,
Brown Autumn a train
OF light golden grain,
Pale Winter snowy sheen,
Grim Time led the solemn cortege;
The seasons bore the pail,
As with bated breath
Through the vale Of death
They marched to his silent hall.
The oaks bent their heads in anguish,
And shed their crimson tears
For the dear, dear dead;
For the life just ncd.
To mngle with spirit years.
".
win you never come back, old year.
Shall we nevermore see you.
Will the new found friends
That the young year sends
BE good, and pure and true
As those you made lis love SO well:
As those you took away?
AS the sweet young face.
With its matchless grace.
That yOu laid beneath the clay:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
'''s WI
S. MILLER, Farm
4. c. BLAKELY, Com.

Resolced, That the Clerk of the Circuit
and District Court be allowed all the fees
OF his office, except probate and marriage
license fees, as full compensation for his
services
Resolced, That the County Treasurer be
allowed for clerk lire the sum of 5000
per. annum, and the Auditor is instructed
to issue warrants on County Fund in favor
OF said Treasurer in such amounts as will
be required by the Treasurer from month
to month.
Resolced, That the compensation of the
Auditor for present year be the same as
paid him in the past year
The above resolutions were, on motion,
adopted
The Bridge Committee submitted their
report for the year 1874, to wit:
To tie Honorable Board of Supervisors
Of buchanan county:
GENTIEMEN-We, the Bridge Commit
tee, submit "a report of our proceedings
for the year 1874, for your consideration
and approval.
We accepted and paid for bridge at
Section s, Perry Township, 81, 800, con-
tracted for by the Bridge Committee Of
1878, we had two small bridges built from
the old superstructure of bridge at said
point, at cost of $506,56, one in Perry
Township, the other in HaZleton Town
ship, and built bridges as follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

Linen can be glazed by adding a
teaspoonful Of salt and one of finely
scraped white soap, to pound of
starch.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
257 40
81, ,345 81
Products sold from the Farm. $574 "a

500 81
We contracted with A. G. Beatty to
take charge of the Poor Farm as Steward
for one year from Dec. 1st, 1874, for the
sum of $500, to be paid quarterly. Pro
ducts OF the farm for the year 1874:
Potatoes, so bushels; wheat, BAL; oats,
$50; corn, 900 bushels; garden vege-
tables; about IA tons of hay. Most of
the products are now on hand.
We took an inventory of the property
on the farm on the first day of December,
which is to be found on Poor Farm books.
All OF which is respectfully submitted
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

When an iron poker becomes soft
by long usage, it can be hardened by
heating to a redness and plunging
it several times in pail of cold WA
ter.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

stations and jacks, kept Tor
service. + IS to 5000
Carriage horses, 1st class E. 15 to 12b
I'd Glass;. 30 to 20
Draft horses, 1st class ..... 40 to 80
I'd " .. 25 to So
3D. /" .. 10 to 20
Colts year old ~ 8to 90
" .. IL to "a
3 .. 90 to 80
Horses Of increased value on
account of speed, as COM
pared with other horses s
Mules, same as horses, ac-
cording to grade.
rat Cattle. 20 10 AZ
Oxen, per head. ........ 20 to 80
Steers, 3 yr. old, stockers. 10 to 30
. e. 6 to IS
=. to 8
Cows, per head ~ Ito Is
Thoroughbred and graded
stock according to value
as compared with other
stock.
Sheep, per head. ........ SOC to /
Hogs .,............ &c per pound
Farm wagons. ........ 10 to 80
Open buggies s........ 10 to 100
Carriages and top buggies 80 to 900
Rcapers and Mowers .. 90 to GO
Threshing machines. .... SO to 300
Merchandise, including all
agricultural implements in
hands of dealers to be as
scsscd as directed in Sec
S15, Code Of 1878.
. flanOS. lOW 10 oOU
Melodeons and organs. 80. to $50
All taxable property shall be taxed each
year, and personal property shall be listed
and assessed each year, in the name of the
owner thereof, on the first day Of January
except moneys and credits of associations,
organized under the general incorporation
laws Of this State for the purpose of trans
acting a banking business, and moneys
and credits of private bankers, and others
who have loaned money, bought notes,
mortgages, or other securities, within the
year previous to the time Of assessing, in
every such instance the Average value of
the moneys and credits which have been
in the possession or under the control of
the person making the list during the pre-
vious year to the time of making said as
sessment, shall be listed for taXation-
Chap. 63, Sec. I, 18th Gen. Assembly
In regard to persons acting as agents of
others, the Assessors are referred to Sec.
Sl7 of the Code of 1878.
Any other taxable property not enumer
ated in above list, according to judgment
of Assessor.
On motion, the Chairman of the Board
and Auditor were appointed a committee
to have in charge any repairs they may
deem necessary in the several offices in the
Court House, and have in charge the cale
of the county buildings.
On motion, II. Bryant was appointed
committee to see that suitable person be
appointed at the next term OF Court rs
Guardian of Sarah p. Bryan, now an in
mate of the Insane Asylum.
On motion, the Poor Farm Committee
were authorized to contract for Medical
Attendance for the city of Independence,
Poor Farm and the townships of Wash
ington and Sumner.
On motion, the Auditor is instructed to
issue warrants on County Fund to the
members of the Board of present session,
as follows
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR 1873.

CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR 1915.
All tillable lands, including the grass
producing, within four miles of r. r.
Depot to rate from s. to SIG; from land
from four to seven miles from Depot, from
Sc to $l4; from more than seven miles
from Depot, from s. to S12 Improved
lands, the value of which is increased by
improvements more than diminished by
wear, the improvements according to
judgment Of Assessor.
Other lands, including timber lands and
town lots, according to Judgment of As
SCISSOR.
Stations and lacks kent for
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
Paid for labor on the farm and

IN The house.
Other expenses for dry goods,
groceries, boots and shoes, and
all other necessary expenses in
carrying on the farm and pro-
viding for the paupers, &c.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

NOnllnued 10r additional security, bond
of G. f. Titus, Constable, Byron Town
ship.
On motion, the Auditor was instructed
to notify all parties in arrears to the Per
manent School Fund Interest to prompt
payment; and to proceed according to law
to forcclose all mortgages delinquent to
the Permanent School Fund.
The County Auditor reported his action
in road cases since last session of the
Board, numbered in his road calendar
Nos. "a and 9S, current series.
In road case No. %, county line road
between Black Hawk and Buchanan coun.
ties. the Board ordered the re-appointment
of appraisers
In road case No, SO, location Madison
Township. Consent road; the prayer of
the petitioner was granted and road order.
ed established
On motion, II. Bryant, Philip Reiter-
man and f. ]. Wigg were appointed IA
special committee to examine the reports
of officers.
Adjourned till o'clock Tuesday morn
ing
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

Total for the year, $52S70.
ID. A. MCLEIsH, Co. Auditor
The Committee on Bounty, Official and
Illegal Tax Claims reported as per sched-
ulc; report concurred in.
On motion, adjourned till . o'clock
Wednesday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
TUESDAY MORNING.

TUESDAY MORNING.
Board met at o'clock A. NJ, pursuant
to adjournment Roll called; members
all present
The minutes of previous session were
read and approved.
The following bonds of officers were
presented, and approved:
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
A. Crooks, Liberty Twp.
G. G. Garfield, Liberty
John ii. Titus, Buffalo
Benz. p. Sayles, Perry Twp.
f. L. Currier, Washington
NJ. G. Chamberlain, Liberty
John Copeland, Liberty
TOWNSHIP CLERKS.
J. d. Russell, Buffalo Twp.
Bonds continued for correction:
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Jeremiah Irwin, Liberty Twp.
Cyrus Il. Smith, Fairbank g
On motion, adjourned for committee
work till o'clock p. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met at o'clock, P. NJ, pursuant
to adjournment. Roll called; members
all present
On motion, Board adjourned for COM
mittec work till o'clock p. NJ.
The Board re-assembled at O'Clock
p. M. The Committee appointed to ex-
anime the Reports of Officers, reported as
follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15
D. W. BRUCKART
w. G.&J.B DONNAN.

TTORNEY AT LAW. Independence, Iowa
"A Office over Morse & Barnett, Store Con
sultatons in English and German. 10y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-01-15

Lime creek, Westburg Twp, cost 1924 co
Jefferson g 1876 90
" at Brandon" $40 90
Bear creek, Homer Twp. " 224 co
Sumner 155 90
g Sumner 40 90
Branch Pine creek, Byron Twp" 112 90
Maquoketa creek, Mad
isOn Twp, cost. ......... 224 60
Cooper creek HaZleton Twp, cost 112 90
Buffalo creek, Middlefeld" g $50 90
" Newton = 425 90
West Buffalo creek, Buffalo Twp,
cost ... ... 22O GO
and we have paid for lumber and repairs
on bridges the sum Of 81 ,565.49.
All of which is respectfully submitted
NJ. TODD,
s. MILLER, Committee.
WILLIAM BUNCE,
The Committee on Classification of