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Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
From the Country Gentleman.
Tricky Dealings.

In these days Of the Grange, while
the tricks of the trade and Of the mid
dlemen are receiving SO much attention
we must no. altogether neglect to look
after toe tricks Of the producer, for we
do not find him to be much more sim
less than other men. That those 10
the trade resort to tricks to dispose OF
their stock we do not deny. but only
claim that the farmer or producer is
not free from similar charge.
10 hop-growing districts it is con-
sidered necessary to secure the bags
with certain number of wooden pins
The size Of these pins has been gradu-
ally increased until the Rural Press
notes case where careful weighing
showed that when hops were worth
6fty-six cents per pound the buyer Of
the particular sacks alluded to bad to
pay IRON Eve to six dollars per sack
for wood, or that, in other words. there
were about ten pounds Of sood used in
securing the bale.
II is also charged that the custom of
marking each bale With the owners
name and the year of growth, has been
abused by the grower marking name
aud the three first figures Of the year,
leaving the last to be added when
sale is to be made.
Nor need we 60 SO FAR west for one
illustration Of the tricks of the pro.
ducer, for have seen Chester coun-
ty farmer 60 out to the wood and split
out green chestnut strips to put around
his bales Of hay. and thus literally load
the bale down with wood This prac-
tice is running to such length as to
seriously injure the trade in baled hay.
and should be stopped by some kind Of
legislation That few pieces of wood
are needful to secure the hay. may be
true. but that twelve (three on side)
pieces, each two inches wide and three
quarters or an inch thick. are needed.
il preposterous. The law should either
compel the marking of the net weight
Of the hay or else limit the weight Of
wood. The laws Of some of the States
compel the branding Of the owners
name and net weight of the bale upon
the wood used. and I fail to see any
thing unfair in it. Purchasers all
know that barrel Of apples will seldom
run the same throughout. The largest
and finest are often placed at either end.
and the poor ones in the middle. For
this the producer charges the agent or
middleman. but we think it may be
fairly divided between them. The time
once was when basket of fruit would
approach somewhere near to bushel.
but now it requires shrewd measure
ment to get FIVE half pecks out Of some
of them. II will not do to charge this
to the manufacturers Of the baskets, for
it there was not demand for small
ones be would not make them 10
avoid this We might adopt L lif1rn-
ian plan, and sell altoa h the
hundred pounds It seen .4at there
are tricks in all trades. not even *.
cepting "ours." I. j. r.
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A WRESTLING Match. The wfest-
ling match in New York on Saturday
evening between Prof. T. Bauer and
M. Audre Christol was one of the most
skillful exhibitions Of athletic exercises
ever witnessed in this country. The
contest, which was for the stake of S1.-
900, took place on the stage of the
Grand Opera House. and was witnessed
by an audience of at least 1000 per-
sons. In personal appearance the two
men were entirely different. Bauer is
not only taller, but weighs fourteen
pounds more than Christol: but the
latter is much the more powerful. The
contest began at 8.35 and was conclud-
ed at $50. and the victory was awarded
TO Bauer, who won two falls out oi
three. ess VISA
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citizens were entitled to consideration
b. the government. he moved that
both the original proposition and the
amendment be referred to the commIt-
tee on sccounts, which was ordered.
SENATE Wednesday-Mr. Morton
submitted q resolution setting forth al
legged frauds and ouirages in the Mis-
siss'ppi election, and calling for COM
mittee Of investigation; he also offered
current resolutions declaring that the
doctrine that State has right to
secede from the Union is inconsistent
with the idea of nationally, in conflict
with the constitution, and should be
regarded as extinguished by the sup
preston of the rebellion. A resolution
offered by Mr.. Stevenson. calling on
the Secretary Of the Treasury for all
correspondence and instructions relat-
ing to the recent revenue frauds ut st.
Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee, was
Withdrawn after debate.
HousE. Various resolutions were
introduced. Among the most impor-
tant was one by Mr.. Hale declaring
that measures should be taken to rem
der the specie resumption act effective.
Bills were introduced fixing the rate
for third class mail matter at one cent
for every 2 ounces or fractions thereof; /;
and for the removal of political disabil-
tiles imposed by the third section OF the
fourteenth article of amendment to the
constitution. A resolution was adopted
by large majority that in the present
financial condition Of the government no
subsidies in any form should be grant.
ed, and that ali appropriations ought to
be limited to what is imperatively de-
manded by the public service. A
resolution was adopted by vote Of 23l
to 1S declaring that the precedent
established by Washington and other
Presidents in retiring after second
term has become, by universal concur.
renee, a part of our republican system
Of government, and protesting that any
departure therefrom would be unwise.
unpatriotic and taught with danger to
our free institutions A resolution
abolishing the committee on freedmen's
affairs was agreed to. A concurrent
resolution was adopted providing for an
adjournment of both Houses from Mon
day next to the 4th Of January
SENArE-T Thursday Mr.. Spencer,
of Ala. said the Legislature of that
State had at the last session raised a
committee to inquire into his election.
He denied the authority Of the Legis-
lature to make the Inquiry but submit
ted a resolution, which was agreed to.
instructing the committee on privileges
and elections to inquire whether any
corrupt means had been used in his
election. The House concurrent reso.
luton to adjourn from Monday next to
January 4 was amended by inserting
January S aud adopted. Mr. Morton
called up his resolution providing for
the appointment Of committee to in
vestigate alleged frauds in the Missis-
sippi election After discussion by
Messrs. Bsyard and Thurman AGAINST,
and Morton in favor of the resolution.
it was laid over upon the request Of Mr..
Gordon Mr.. Cooper stated that the
resolutions concerning his late colleague
Andrew johnson. would be presented
on the 11th Of January. The House
was not in session.
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TIE VIRGINIA SEsAroR.-Hon. ]

TIE v1Re1s1A sEsAroR.-HoD. j.
W. johnson. just reelected BY the Leg
islature Of Virginia to represent that
State for another six years term in the
United States Senate, is nephew d
Gen. Jos. E. johnson, and has an ex-
cellent reputation as lawyer. He was
formerly Republican. but becamedis-
gusted with the rsdicalism Of that party
and Joined the Conservatives several
years ago. He was 6rst elected to the
Senate in 1870, consequently bis present
term will not expire till 1877.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

81
Eighteen hundred and seventy-six is the
Centennial year. 1t is also the year in which
an Opposition House of Representatives, the
first since the war, will be in power At WASH
ington; and the year of the twenty-third
election Of President of the United States.
All Of these events are sure to be Of great in-
terest and importance, especially the two lat
ter; and all Of them and everything connect
ed with them will be fully and freshly report
ed and expounded in The Sun.
The Opposition House Of Representatives,
taking up the line Of inquiry opened years
ago by The Sun, will sternly and diligently
investigate the corruptions and misdeeds of
GRANr's administration; and will, it is TO be
hoped. lay the foundation for new and bet
ter period in our national history. Ofall this
THs Sun will contain complete and accurate
accounts, furnishing its readers with early
and trustworthy information upon these alb
sorbing topics. 7. .sis rssa - sia.
The twenty-third Decentralization with
the preparations for il, will be memorable as
deciding upon GRANTS aspirations for third
term of power and plunder, and still more az
deciding who shall he the candidate of the
party of Reform, and as electing that candi-
date. Concerning all these subjects, those
who read THE SuS will have the consian.
means of being thoroughly well informed.
The WEEELy SuN, which has attained a cir
culation Of over eight thousand copies, al
ready has its readers in every State and Ter
ritory, and we trust that the year 1876 will
see their numbers doubled. II twill continue
TO be thorough newspaper. All the general
news of the day will be found in il, condensed
when unimportant, at full length when of
moment; and always, we trust, treated in a
clear, interesting and instructive manner.
1t is our aim to make the WEEKLy Sun the
best family newspaper in the world, and we
shall continue to give in its columns large
smount of miscellaneous reading, such as
stories, tales, poems, scientific intelligence
and agricultural information. for which we
are not able TO make room in our daily edi-
ton. The agricultural department especially
is one Of its prominent features. The fashions
are also regularly reported in its columns !;
and SO are the markets Of every kind.
The WEEKLY Sus. eight pages with fifty-six
broad columns is only $l.20 year, postage
prepaid. As this price barely iepays the cost
Of the paper, no discount can be made from
this rate 10 clubs, agents, Postmasters, or
anyone.
The DAILY Sux, large four page news
paper Of twenty-eight columns, gives all the
news for two cents copy Subscription,
postage prepaid, 55 cts. q month or Sc so a
year. Sunday edition extra, ST. 10 per year
We have no travelling agents.
ks Address, TIE SUN,
New York City.
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THE PATRONS OF HusBANDRY have
leased tract Of forty acres Of land,
with ample buildings. at Elm Station,
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. for their
Centennial Encampment next year.
The place is not more than four miles
from Fairmount Park. and is amply
supplied with water and shade. Build.
ings are to be erected that will require
1000, 900 feet of lumber. for the gran.
gers and their families from all parts oil
the United States.
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It is said to be the intention Of the
Speaker of the United States House Of
Representatives to announce the stand
ing committees of that body on the
2lst instant. and that Immediately
thereafter the two Houses of. Congress
will adjourn for the usual holiday re-
cess.
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DIED.

ArHERLEY.-On the 18th inst at Odessa,
Del John Atherley, aged 70 years, mos,
and 25 days.
JEFFERls On the 10th inst, at his resi-
dence at Fair Hill, Cecil county, Md, Joseph
R Jefferis.
MAXWELL December llth, at Delaware
City, George Maxwell, in the s6th year Of his
age,
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
MARRIED..

BEAsrEN--CAsPERsoN.- December l4th, 1875
in St. Andrews E. Church, Whining on
Del. by the Ri. Rev. Alfred Lee, D. D., j
Mitchell Beasten, of Cecilton, Nd, and Mary
S. Casperson, Of Wilmington, Del.
WoRRALL-BLAcKsoN.- the 9th inst, by
Rev. j. France, Wilmer Wcrrall Of Newark
Del, to Hannah Blackson, Of Cecil co., Md.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

Hon. John w. johnson, of Wash
iDgton county, Va. was nominated to
succeed himself in the United States
Senate By the conservative legislative
caucus in Richmond, Wednesday, on
the forty fifth ballot.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

MURDER IN CAROLINE County Near
Preston, Caroline county. Nd, on Sat
urday night. colored man named Sam
Butler, between sixty and seventy years
of age. shot his sou Albert Kelly But
Ter, a young man, inAicting injuries
from which be died on Sunday after
noon The evidence before the coro-
ner's jury showed that during Saturday
two grown up brothers Of young Butler
went to the house where the old man
usually stays during the winter. but
which is owned BY his wife. and taking
horse belonging to their mother they
went to Easton. When the old man
found out what had been done be be-
came very angry and went 10 search Of
the boys. but during his absence Kelly,
intoxicated. returned with the horse.
A quarrel ensued, when the father raised
a stout stick to strike his son. but the
latter wrested it from him. He next
got an axe and had it raised over the
young mans head. but Kelly seized it
and took it Wy also. He then seized
a gun from over the door and pointed it
towards his son. who Immediately caught
hold Of the barrel and attempted to get
it away from his father. but in the strug-
gle the gun was discharged, the whole
load. including wad. entering Kelly's
abdomen, producing death as above
stated The murdered man made an
ante. ,nortem statement. charging his
father with the murder. The murderer
was arrested on Sunday and lodged in
the county Jail.
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FOB RENT ON MAIN ST.

A STORE with Dwelling attached, contain
"A ing Six Rooms and Cellar. Also,
Dwelling containing Eight Rooms aud Cellar.
Inquire Of Mas. G T. SMITH
Dec ls-4t. Main ST., Middletown.
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CONDITIONS.

p -as s CONDITIONS.
The following conditions must he observed
by competitors, and we request their careful
observance by all who enter this literary tour
nament.
l. All the stories are to be American in
their scenes, subjects and character, in whole
or in part; that is to say, the basis of the
story must be American, but this condition
does not preclude such incidental diversion
from American scenes, subjects and character
as may be necessary TO interesting develop
ment Of the story.
g. The stories must not contain sentiments
of political, sectarian or sectional nature, it
being especially required that illusions to the
late sectional war be avoided and they must
beof such tone as BELTS the character Of
such an extensively circulated Family Journal
as is The Baltimore Weekly San.
3. All the stories received in competition
for the prizes will become the property of the
AN award of the prizes has been made-this
condition including all the unsuccessful as
we'll as the six successful stories.
4. That the award may be made solely
upon the merits of the contributions, and in
dependent of all the influence connected with
name and position, the writer must withhold
his or her name from the story itself, and en-
close it, with the title of the story, in sealed
note addressed to the publishers, either by
mail or inclosed in the MS.
s. The MS stories. marked sprize story
to be addressed to A S. Abel l. Co, publish
ers Baltimore Weekly Sun, Baltimore, Md,
who will hand them over to the Committee Of
Decision and withhold the name of the author
until the award is made. ii
6. All the stories to be submitted to Com
mittee of Decision, selected by the proprietors
of The Baltimore Weekly Sun, with view to
their literary experience, taste and judgment,
whose award shall be final.
T. The MS. to be on good paper-not thin
paper-and on one side Of it only.
s. All the packages and letters to be pre-
paid in full, or they will not be taken from
the postoffice.
The above offer of prizes is made to the
whole people-fo those who have already won
a name in literary annals and to those who
have not. We have merely 10 add that inn
mediately after the committee announce their
decision the money will he paid to the sue
cessful competitors, and the publication Of the
stories commenced Immediately.
The opportunity is one which talent may
make available for great popularity, not only
through the immense circulation of the Bahi-
more Weekly Sun itself-which is distributed
throughout all the States, from the Atlantic
to the Pacific coast-but the publicity thus
given TO the name and talents of good writer's
will be.further diffused through the influence
Of the liberal and impartial press of the coun-
try with whom we exchanges In this respect
our offer addresses itself most favorably to all
the writers of the whole country.
AS ARELL 4 CO.. Puhlishera.
Sun Iron Building. Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Dec. IL, 1875.
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LIPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE
AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY OF


AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY OF
POPULAR LITERATURE AND SCIENCE,
is unsurpassed in any Department, and un-
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beauty of its typography. The handsomes',
and one of the best and most entertaining Of
the monthlies. 5Ea EE
THE NEW VOLUME,
Z Commencing with the January issue,
tive Features.
No advantage will be neglected which either
talent or capital can command to render each
issue an entertaining and instructive COM
pendulum of
POPULAR READING. ,Aal
The contributions now on hand, or specially
engaged, embrace an unusually
E. attractive list of
Tales. Short Stories, Narratives, Descriptive
Sketches, Papers on Science and Art,
Poems, Popular Essays, Literary
- Criticisms, etc., ETC.,
BY TALENTED AND wELL-KNowK WRITER'S. -
In fact, all possible means are being taken
to supply the public, through this periodical,
with popular and yet refined type of a !
LITERARY ENJOYMENT. :,
One of the attractive features of the new
year will be series of illustrated articles
entitled
THE CENTURY,
Its Fruits and its Festival,
which will present summary Of the progress
of civilization, and advancement in the arts
and sciences since the Revolution. together
with a complete history and description of
the CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION, fully illus
trated. .a
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On three occasions, several years ago, the
proprietors Of The Baltimore Weekly Sun Of
fered prizes amounting, respectively, FIRST to
$500, second $500 and third $500 for a stat
ed number of Prize STORIES, to be submitted
in competition, the merits of which were de-
cided by a critical committee, and the several
prizes awarded accordingly. These PROPOSE
tions resulted in some very excellent addi-
tions to literary fiction, which were received
with avidity by the many thousand appre-
c.ative readers of The Weekly Sun, and which
were extensively copied by the press through
out the country.
The proprietors now proposea similar mea-
sure, hut on a much larger scale. They offer
six prizes, amounting to A
TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the best six original stories, on condition,
stated below, to be furnished on or before
March |. 1876. The prizes will be distributed
as follows: 4H
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CLOTHS CASSIlMERES. dc.

Chinchilla,n Astrachan and Heavy Beaver
Cloths IL Brown and Black, for Overcoats,
fine French Cloths and English worsteds
and Cassimeres in Diagonal, Silk-6gured
and Atwood suitable for all CLASSES, prices
mafked dov6ito bottom nd3Es To- reduce
stock as We have large line We wish
TO close out by the new year.
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Il
NDERWEAR g. HOSIERY.

Gentlemen's, Ladies', Misses and Childrens
Merino Vests and Pan,aleis At lower prices
than ever; Ladies' Misses and Children's
White and Striped Hose, and Gentlemen's
Half Hose at ali prices from l2& 10 SO cts.
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S. M. REYNOLDS, | !! ]! s;
Cochran Square.
A2gfi <z1iixfisf zst '-1gsss AZ
DRESS GOODS.

All wool Cashmeres and Meripos. Henrietta
Cloths and Poplins in the new shades Of
Seal Brown, Navy Blue, Bottle Green and
Plum aud Black; .Guines's Black Silks, Mo-
hairs, AlpAcas, Tawise Clcth, Satja Lustres;
Handsome styles in Serge Plsids for Misses
and Children's dresses, at greatly reduced
. prices; Waterproofs, for Ladie5 Suits, 10
Brown, Blue, Grey, Black Mixed, and the
new style Phids.
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GLOVES NOTIONS q FANCY
GOODS.

A full assortment Of Ladies' SILK Neck Hand
kerchiefs and Ties, in all the new shades;
Cloth and Berlin Lined Gloves apd Gaunt-
let's for ladies' misses and children; Jouvin
Kid Gloves in Seal Brown and Black, Heavy
Buck and Cloth Lined Gauntlets, Gloves
and Mitts, for gems and boys
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

In view Of recent outrages on the
California border by Mexicans. the
citizens Of San Diego have organized a
volunteer force to preserve order.
Antonio Sorfo, of Lower California.
who has been foremost in his efforts to
maintain order and punish brigands,
was found dead on the read, shot
through the head Vigilants are
searching for the murderers.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-26
A Cause of Horse-Cribbing.

We scarcely take up an agricultural
paper that has not some specific for this
Troublesome practice in horses. A letter
from Mississippi to the New York Farm
er's Club seems to have found the
cause, always an important step towards
cure. 1t is disease occasioned by
whisky. Horses addicted to cribbine
have contracted the habit at cross-road
drinking establishments, by being tied to
feeding, and becoming impatient at the
protracted stay of their masters, who are
seen through the cracks of the loe-house
drinking SO frequently. They bite the
rail, initiating the g1lrgling sound of the
imbibers, and in the act swallow wind
and become fond of it. No cure for
cribbing, stump, or wind-sucking.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-26
A Baggageman Made Hannv

Among the other pleasant occasions
which mark the holidays, friend of a
Burlington and Missouri bacoaoeman
presented him with patent trunk-lifter.
lt Is made of steel and brass. Two
clamps clasp the trunk at either end. and
a turn Of q knob in the hand of the bag
gageman pulls both straps out by the
roots, while, at the same time, an iron
ball weighing nine pounds hammers away
ct the bottom of the trunk, and neat,
three-lointed, self-acting rake, with
twelve teeth, reaches in as quick
g hole is made, and sweeps
from end to end of the trunk, finally
emetging through the lid, where II
clin4hee, and, byasudden backward jerk,
turns the trunk inside out. No baggage
man should be without -Burtisqto,s
HaDkeye.