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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-01
FIRESIDE VISITOR AND FAMILY
COMPANION!

In every section of the State and throughout
the South. Plainly printed. on superior pa
er. with large and increasing circulation.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
The Great Want.

The great want Of the farmers is, not
money, nor land, for that each one, near
ly, has enough of, but it is-manurc. I'm
der the present system OF cultivation there
is too much manual and animal labor, too
much ground worked for what is produced.
The averages Of the various crops are too
low, the returns too light. Hard and con
slant work out of doors and in the house
year in and year out, and returns light.
If there is a surplus in any case ii is a
small one, but in majority OF cases
farmers cannot show surplus at the foot
of their yearly accounts, for the reason,
simply, that they do not produce enough
TO sell.
We do not allude TO this unpleasant but
common truth in any spirit of discourage
ment, or faithlessness in the ability OF
farmers TO make the business of farming
a most profitable one, but only 70 call
upon men engaged in this honorable pur-
suit TO reflect on the fact that they do not
get wages enough for the work they do.
They labor very hard, they expose them.
selves to inclemencies Of weather and
dangers Of various sorts, and they deserve
TO be better paid.
Well, whose fault is If that they are not
better paids The fault lies simply in
this, that they do not have enough grain,
hay, pork, beef and butter 10 sell; and the
reason that they have moi enough Of these
valuaDles TO sell is, not because they do
not work their own muscles and teams
enough, not because they are spendthritts,
for they are not, not because of general
neglect of business, not because OF a waste
of time in the Grange or in political as
semblages; none OF these, but because
they do not produce enough for the labor
expended. fhe reason the land does not
produce more under this excessive labor
system Is, because il cannot for want OF
manure. The want Of more manure is at
the bottom of all Make the land produce
one quarter more, and that quarter will
be surplus-clear profit. -Detrott Tribune.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
Oil the Harness.

Have your harness repaired, if neces-
sary, before drier season se's 1t. Wash
it thoroughly with warm saltwater and
CASTLE soap, and brush out every particle
of dust before putting on the oil. This is
the important point. Better not oil at all
than to apply it ON dirty leather. The
harness should be taken apart and the
pieces washed and oiled separately. Rub
on the oil while the leather is softened
with the water. 1t can be applied at once
if the leather is rubbed u little with dry
cloth; it should be soft, but not too wet.
After applying the oil hang up to dry for
few hours, until the oil is absorbed. Old
harness that has been neglected and is cry
ana hard, had better not be oiled; 1t Will
Go no good, the evil is already done. The
fibers of the leather have lost more o; less
of their tenacity, and oil will not restore
it; in fact, by soitening the leather 1t only
weakens il, Just as wet sheet of paper
will tear more easily than dry one. Oh
does not add to the strength OF leather; II
merely soflens it and keeps il from crack
ing; il is preventive of decay-not re
storer. Harness are now so high that u
is more than ever important TO take gooc
care of them. Never let them suffer fol-
the want of oil; keep in good repair, anc
they will last rs long again.. ~. Chsa,
gan, in Ohio Farmer.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
Spring Hats.

Il is a remarkable fact concerning spring
hats that amongst such an immense varie.
~ there are no positively ugly ones. A
novel style, especially adapted for prom
enade wear, is known as the Riverdale,"
and Is made Of fine English straw. The
prominent features Of this hal are it's low,
round crown, and the uniformly flaring
brim, and these both render ii possible to
wear the hat on the back OF the head or
low over the face. A hat OF this shape
has a band of serge ribbon carried in q
loose roll around the crown and fastened
in front with a large square BOW. From
IL two short plumes are brought directly
back over the crown. The face trimming
consists OF lace laid in irregular pleats. A
cluster of flowers, roses, leaves, and small
white blossoms, is placed under the brim
at the lefl OF the back, so as to droop
gracefully over the hair. When this hat
Is worn over the face, an inside brim trim.
ming in front is omitted Some OF the
pretiiest hats seen bear strong Tesem-
hlance to the cottage bonnet formerly so
popular. An imported hat of this style
has brim Of white chip, while the crown
Is formed Of two crosswise pulls OF cream.
colored silk, separated by a pleaiing OF
cashmere lace. The last puff is extended
so as 10 form sort or cape, while steel
and pearl ornament divides the puff from
the ends. A Wreath of field flowers sur
rounds the crown, and is thickest In front.
The newest ribbons are snowy and hand:
some, and show many varieties. Frosted
silk and ribbon are beautiful and most ei-
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

he had murdered his wife, the woman
who tenderly cared for him night and
day. He thought he had murdered his
wife, and was locked in prison, he mad
ly sought to throw himself from the win.
dow, and many times his cries of "Mur-
der' alarmed the neighbors. DIR. Flem-
ing, who attended him, prescribed hyper
dermic treatment, but although it was
sanctioned by other physicians, it was oil
no avail to relieve the malady. The dy-
ing man was kept under the influence OF
morphine in increasing quantities day
after day, until the physicians declared
another drop would kill him. At times
his decisions assumed pleasant phases,
and he would imagine himself in the
theaier preparing for performance. Sell
dom has an actor gained the good opinions
and friendship of larger circle of the
best society, and his funeral was in its
way far more imposing than that of A. T
Stewart.-N. Y. Cor. Chicago Tribune
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
To ALL, particularly invalids, spring ]

To ALL, particularly invalids, spring Is
q trying season. Indications Of sickness should
al once be attended TO- Fatal diseases may be
caused by allowing the bowels TO become consti,
pated and the system to remain in disordered
condition until the disorder has time TO develop
itself An ounce OF prevention Is worth pound
OF cure, Is an old and truthful saying. Therefore
we advise all who are troubled with the complaints
now very prevalent headache, indigestion, disor'
dered liver. want Of appetite, nausea, or fevertsh
skin--to take, without delay, schenck's Mandrake
Pills We know Of no remedy so harmless and
decisive in Its action. II at once strikes q he
root Of the disease and produces healthy tone to
the system. People never need suffer from any
disease arising from disordered condition Of the
liver II they would take this excellent medicine
when they feel the first indications of the malady
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three or four boxes Of these pills with
them. They have an almost Instantaneous effect
They win relieve the patient Of headache in one OIL
two hours, and win rapidly cleanse the liver OF
surrounding bile and will etfectnaIly prevent O
bilious attack They are sold by all druggists.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
A Cruel Fashion.

There is no lady deserving of the name
who could witness without feeling OF
horror the process Of preparing for use
the feathered beauties which form such
conspicuous ornaments in the present
style of womens hats. If those who wear
such ornaments knew the fortunes TO
which these helpless little creatures are
subjected, and the heartless cruelty with
which the business is carried on, they
would shrink from even indirect compile
ity In ii. OF course the impression pre-
walls that all birds used for personal dec
Grafton are killed Immediately when
caught and prepared in the ordinary way
by taxidermists; but here is just where
the mistake is made. The birds are taken
alive, and while living the skin is skill
fully stripped from their duivering,
CHASTITY bodies. By this process it is
claimed the feathers retain firmer hold
upon the skin. Such is the method by
which all birds used in the decoration OF
ladies' hats are prepared. Think of the
exquisite humI1ing bird, the blue bird,
the cardinal bird, the eriole, and number
less others of beautiful plumage, strug-
Cling beneath the knife OF the heartless
operator; think of this, tender hearted la.
dies, as your admiring gaze rests on the
latest novelties in fashion by which our
city bellies are crowned Hundreds OF
thousands of birds of the brightest plum
age are literally fayed alive every year,
and so long as our ladies will consent TO
wear such ornaments, just so long will
uls cruel business continue. The Bar
oness Burdett Coutts has placed herself at
Inc head of movement in England de-
signed TO put an end to The brutal bust
ness, and it is TO be hoped that she will
meet with cordial encouragement and CO.
operation on this side of the Atlantic.
". y. Sun
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
Last Hours Of Barney Williams.

There is something sad in the thought
Oh the last days Of the charming Irish
comedian, Barney Williams. He had a
charming home on Thirty eighth street, in
ms city, where he was used to assem-.
ping the cleyerest and most congenial
spirits among his many friends, and roy
ally entertaining them He gave ire,
quent suppers to distinguished artists and
actors, and was never happier than ashost
10 his own house. But the fatal, illness
which finally Frustrated him affected mis-
,praln, and among the many horrible de
iusions which troubled him was one that
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
RI Years Ago.

FoR more than t-o-thirds Of lifetime
CHARTER OAK STOVES have been familiar
household word; daily gaining In popular
Ity, and doing vast deal Of good In enabling
housewives to place before their families
every day three "square meals" wen and
quickly cooked, At a very small cost Of both
fuel and labor; and we are doing no more
than our duty in advising every housekceper
who does not have Charter Oak Stove 10
get one with the least possible delay.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

ECONOMY. You will save money by using
Proctor 4 CANDLES Oyig;Bn Notified German
SoaD. 1t will not waste nor become soft
like ordinary yellow soap when used In warm
water, nor is II cbeapcncd with articles lniu,
rious TO clothes. Remember, you obtain fuii
one pound bar IL you purchase their brand.
TO protect their brand from imitators
Proctor & Gamble patented IL, and the patent
was sustained In the United States Courts.
Famine tte stamp GA The bars pheH you
bug Take their Soap only.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

THE flame of an Argand burner pos
sesSes the greatest intensity OF light when
the quantity of air is supplied at such
rate as to bring the flame just beyond Tx
smoking point. When more air is sup
piled, the flame becomes more and more
pale, blush and less luminous, while
with great excess of air, it burns will
almost no light. like Bunsen burner.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18
Large Furniture Trade.

Holton Il TIildrcth, 225 and 227 state street,
Chicago, are doing the largest furniture
trade in the city Good goods and low prices
have made them the leading house. visit
will convince you.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

fective for dress hats, while for ordinary
wear serge ribbons are very handsome
and serviceable.-N. 7. Cor. Chicago
Tribune. A.la ~
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

THE snakes of India bite and Kill an
average of 5000 persons per year. That's
country where everything has enterprise
and rush
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

PRUssTSG's White Wine Vinegar is for sale
by all grocers throughout the United States
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

A PRUssIAs, residing down East, "
says that he can manufacture GOOD Durn'
ing gas at seventy cents per wv ieet
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

For Chl!s and Fever, Hofmann's Hop
Pins are the best and never fail 10 cure.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-05-18

THE ENORMOUS WASTAGE Of grain, 30 sa<pa,sis
Wth other STYLES of Threshers can be SAVED by this
Improved Machine, sufficient eray job. 10 more asas
pay all expenses Of threshug.
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MILLET, HUNGARIAN and
like seeds are tlroshed, separated cleaned aud sasa
a. easily and perfectly rs Wheat, oats Rye or harsy
AN EXTRA PRICE Is usually paid for grain and
leeds cleaned by this machine, for extra eoanlAss<
IN THE WET GRAIN Of 1870, thcse Sussaais-
TALLY the ONLY MACHINES that could run VITA zuaf
economy, doing ftst, thorough and poifoct merkv
tehei Others utterly failed. ..... .....
ALL GRAIN TIME and MONEY wasting oompfAas-
tions such Endless Aprons" "Raddes," Bssstsfs
"Piekers,' etc, entirely dpehsfd tcah less shan
one-haif the usual Gears Belts, Boxes, aud Ioarnafss
easier managed more durable light running no sssf-
iy repairs; DUST no lterings" 20 clean ups anf
troubled by adverse Winds, rain on storms
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERs who rsAsR
In the large saving made by IL will not emplay snfs
rior and wastoful machines but will iasta ON uAhs
improved Thresher doing their work.
FOUR SIZES made for q, 8, 10 sne u HxaE
Powers. Also speciality OF SErkHxTDKs dssigscsb
and made KxPHEssLY FoH STEAM powEH
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS, viz: onr hs-
proved "Triplo Gear" and our "Spur Speed" f&sak
bury style) both Mounted on four wheels.
~ INTERESTED In Threshing or Grain nxissas.
apply nearest Dealer, write 10 for Ihs~ss-
ted Circular sent res) giving full particulars Of ss
Styles, Prices, Terms, etc.
Nichols, Shepard d Co.,
BATTLE CREEK, MICH
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
Southern Pacific Railway

The last rail of that portion of the
Southern Pacific railway connecting San
Francisco with Los Angeles, was laid on the
9Th, at Lang's station, AZ miles from Los
Angeles. A large concourse of spectators,
including party OF prominent railway men,
city officials, capitalists, journalist, ETC., and
= force Of 5000 laborers present, who laid the
last thousand feet OF track in five minutes.
Charles Croker, president Of the Southern
Pacific, completed the road by driving a
golden s, ike with silver hammer, present.
ed by the city Of Los Angeles At the con-
illusion OF the ceremonies, the party con-
tinued the journey to Los Angeles, where
they were entertained as the guests of the
city that evening" The road is now COM
pleted to within 100 miles OF the Colorado
river, which will probably be reached before
the c]ose of the year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
STOP THAT COUGHl

From the sale OF $4,000 bottles OF Hates
Coug,. Cordial. sold in the northwest with
in the past year, on a guarantee to refund the
money i'll case Of failure to cure, there were
less than fifty bottles returned, being less than
one failure in a thousand. This fact spea..
volumes in f;vor Of this wonderful remedy for
Colds, Coughs. Sore Threats, Bronchitis,
Asthma, &c. Physicians everywhere ac-
knowledge their surprise at the wonderful
results from the use Of this medicine. We
authorize every druggist to warrant a cure OF
return the money in case OF failure after
using one-half the bottle. 1t is very pleasant
to the taste, making it a very desirable rem
edy for children.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
Sale Of the Famous Emma Mine.

The Emma mine was sold by the U S.
marshal to satisfy judgment obtained in the
third district court by the New York Loan
and Indemnity Company. 1t was purchased
by Chas. G. Lincoln for $4,000 Alter
the time allowed for redemption has elapsed
work will probably he resumed by T. w.
Park, the purchase by Mr.. Lincoln being on
behalf of that gentleman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
Boss Tweed Arrested.

a Telegram from Madrid, Spain, dat
ed the 9Th inst, says "Wm. NJ. Tweed and
his cousin VIM. Hunt, have been arrested in
Port Vigoon on board the Spanish merchant
man Carmen. Tweed was travelling under
the name Of Secor. Both prisoners are lodged
in the fortress.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
Crushing Defeat of the Seryians.

A special to the London Times OF the
Sd details the crushing defeat and thorough
disorganization Of Tchernayetf's army TAX
ing advantage OF the good will toward; the
English, inspired by the arrival Of an ambu-
lance corps with a cash fund of ten thousand
pounds, the correspondent of The Times got
to the front in company with number of Of
ficers OF the Geneva Cross, and was an eye
witness Of most OF the battle, near Alexinatz,
Oh Friday. The battle commenced lust as
the party reached Alexinatz.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
A Cyclone at Sea.

The Liverpool Post furnishes the
following account of the voyage of the
Oneida, of London, a vessel of about
1890 tons register. The ship left
London on Dec. 9th with a cargo of
general merchandise. She had also on
board five chief cabin, nine second
cabin, and nine third cabin passen-
gers, all the cabins being on deck. On
the 18th of March, about 3 a. M, the
sea was dashed into fury, and tremen-
dous bodies of water came on board.
the sea 'overrunning on both sides, and
almost burying the ship. At $3.50
a. m. she was struck. on the port
quarter by a sea which burst in the
windows and filed the saloon. The
door of one of the second cabins was
also stove, and the apartment filled.
About $40 a. m. the sea, which had
continued to rise, rolled in over port
and starboard bulwarks, smashing in
the doors of the midship-house on
deck, and forcing its way through and
through, completely Quilted the cabins
to the utter CONSERVATION of the pas
sengers, who were all washed out of
their berthS. and were knocking about
among the wreck Of smashed par
titions, broken chests, bedding, stores.
&C., and in an agony of terror that
they would be washed overheard. 1t
was about this time that an infant of
some ii months old, named Willie
Bell. son Of one Of the passengers, was
washed by the sea from it's mothers
arms, and carried overheard beyond
all hope of rescue.
The unfortunate mother was nearly
sharing the fate of her child, but was
grabbed by the arm, and frmly held by
her husband just as she was being car.
ried out by the same rush Of water
which swept away her infant. The
father was also struck by sea, and
driven head-foremost through a parti.
ton into the next cabin. The bag.
gage and effects Of the second-cabin
passengers was also washed overheard.
The women were taken into the cuddy,
and the men were lodged in the fore.
castle, and the sailors supplied them
with clothing. During the storm the
maintopsail sheet was carried away.
and the sail split, the foretopmast.s stay.
OtsiA 1CAlAS3 dlpU DlONl1 Clcdu OUT Ol the
bolt ropes. The fore topsail clew was
then got up and the sail goose-winged,
and although large bodies of water
were still rolling overheard, the ship
went along easier. About 10 a. NJ.
the fragments OF the sail were proper
~ secured, the wind al this time
blowing with undiminished violence.
The barometer, however. kept rising.
and the ship was kept running intsead
of being hove to, as had been intended
when the attempt to get the maintop.
sail off was made. The seas had not
only inundated decks and cabin, but
had carried away everything movable,
including pinnacle and compases, and
also the raised grating from under the
feet of the man at the wheel, who had
a narrow escape. The cooking gallery
was also Quilted, and pop ladders were
washed overheard, one Of them being
washed in again, and bursting the cab.
in door open. On the 18th. tho wind
was still southwesterly, but moderate,
and the weather became finer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
New Convention Called for York State

New Convention Called for York State
Mr.. Seymour, in a letter declining
the nomination for governor by the Demo-
cratic State Convention, says: "For some
months my health has been intirm, and re-
cent illness has untitled me tor mental or
physical exertion.'' The Democratic State
Convention is officially requested to re con-
vene Wednesday, Sept. IL, at noon, at Sara
toga, and nominate candidate for Governor
in place OF Horatio Seymour, declined.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14

Pimplcs on the face, rough skin:
affections cured, the skin made soft and
smooth, by the use OF Juniper Tar Soap.
That made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, is the only kind that can be Yelled on,
as there arc many limitations, made from com.
mon tar, which are worthless.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14

The most astonishing cure Of cllron-
ic diarrhea we have ever heard of is that of
VIM. Clark, Frankfort Mills, Waldo Co.,
Maine; the facts are attested by Ezra Treat,
Upton Treat, and NJ. A. Merrill, either OF
whom might he addressed for particulars
Mr.. Clark was cured by Johnson's Anodyne
Liniment
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
dwelling Of the Statue of Lafayette in New
York,

The statue Of Lafayette, which was
given by the French government as an ex-
preston Of their friendship for this country,
was unveiled in Union Square, N. Y, on the
9Th, where already stand the statues OF Wash
ington and Lincoln. The presentation speech
was made by the counsel general OF France,
and Mayor Wickham replied. F. A. Cordet,
u distinguished French lawyer, delivered an
grafton. AS the statue was unveiled the bat.
cry fired salute. Fort Columbus and the
man-of-war Plymouth, in the bay, being in
formed by telegraph of the unwilling, also
fired salute. Previous to the ceremonies in
Union Square there was grand procession Of
military, Aremen and civic societies, includ-
ing Masonic encampments and French asso-
Citations from Canada. An immense con.
course Of people witnessed the ceremonies.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
One Very Good Indian.

Much discussion has been had as to
what constitutes good Indian, some aver
ring that pound OF lead is necessary for the
transformation. But good, truly good
Indian has been found at Red Cloud agency.
1t seems that Sioux Jim ana family came into
Red Cloud on the 2Sth ult., and the COM
handing officer instituted search for them
through the agency Indians. They were
found by American Horse, chief Of one Of the
bands at the agency, but Jim refused to give
up his arms, whereupon American Horse shot
him, taking his family prisoners.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14
A Good Word for the Winona and st. Peter
Railroad MANAGERS.

The part taken by the officers of the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad company
in supplying men, trains and provisions for
the pursuit of the James and Younger
brothers is especially worthy of comment,
and they deserve general praise for the same.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-09-14

Fair deal and low prices have won
for the Boston One Price Clothing Store, Min
neapolis, the largest trade in the State.