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fired labo1or, beneath them: byiloos over
streams and rgviuex that w.. ut once saf,
beautiful. and cooye1ient. and shelters for
cattle that ,ro+ccfod tbcn, from tho cold tba
storm. and the sun.
After 1e has scpn those 1n;n~s and con-
trastc1 thcm with those ON his own farm
he resolved TO make = chance. As soon as
tbc present hurry was over ne vol!1l s.t,lrn
over q new leaf" Next wear ho would be-
cin ia mako ;,,nro,o,uo,,tc a,3 have 1];no.
Us they should be. 3ut somehow the sea-
sons came and went and the farm looked no
better and was no better than before. Ey-
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-04
TIE OLD End TIE NEW

w have seen that the first races Of men
were wild hunters, Iivin" i'll rude luts or
subterIaucan cavcrns, armed only with the
bow, The tomahaWk and knife Of flint They
did not cultivate the soil. but lived upon the
flesh Of the wild animals around them. and
tie spontaneous productions OF the earth.
But as their numbers increased and multi
Piled from age to age, these resources be-
came insufficient: the Wild animals retired
into more distant woods and ilngies before
the onward march of man: The wild fruits
could not support the cyer-increaSing multi
tudes, and they were compelled to till the
soil or die. Collecting seed and roots fr0m
prairie and from mountain. they planted
Jhem in gardens. and cultivated them in
tIe$1 rude and prilnative way. Ihe horse
and OK were gradually domcst;cated, and
gave Their giant strength to man. Obscry-
ING minds soon noticed that the plants grew
more luNuriantly, and yielded larger in
crease, where the ashes from the camp-fires
or tilo droppings of the cattle had been
thrown and thus the art Of adding to the
native richness OF the soil first GaWned upon
tie infant mind of man. Other animals
were brought into subjectjan new fruits
and grain We're found and cultivated and
man gained knowledge day by day.
The art of forging implements Of iron was
finally discovered, and man had grasped the
scepter that was to rule the world ''and
make the desert blossom as the rose" Then
as now, there were master minds among
the races: and the nature of fertilizers be-
came better known in each succeeding age.
Men experimental, and grew wiser. The
East, mans birthplace, was cultivated and
covered with cities and with grain fields.
when all the rest Of the earth was as it came
from the creating hand of God. The EN-
peror of China, every spring-time, came down
from his throne of gold and ivory, and
turned a tilrroW with the plow ; and Contil-
cius. the great laW-giyer, declared that after
learning, agriculture was the noblest occll-
patton of man. The Greek and Latin poets
sang the glories of mighty Pan, of Ceres
Pomona, and the ever-beautitul Flora
queen Of flowers. Though the soil has been
fertilized by man from remotest times, it is
only since the birth of chemistry that it has
been done upon scientific principles, and the
causes that produce the effect thoroughly
understood; /; but man has been for a long
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-04
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LADIES VINO are Always lOf new IlOral
adornments will find thata pretty sitting
room ornament is made by taking a spruce
cone and baking ii IN an oven till the scales
ZEN out equally. 1t is then filled with
Q .al parts sand and grass seed, a string
tied to the top, and the whole put into the
dark, in q jar with waterenough to.come half
way over the cone. In q week it is placed
in the sunlight, when the seeds sprout rap
idly. and in a month fill u gallon jar COM
pletely. 1t is then taken out and hung in
the window. Every morning it should be
thoroughly soaked in milk-warm WATER
Er
SHELLs.-f'resh water shells, such as mus
sells, snails, etc, may be bleached to asnowy
Whtcness by placing them for a few hours
in a solution of chloride of lime, first wash
ing them perfectly clean, then placing them
in a jar containing the lime. Place the YES
sci in The sun, and when sufficiently bleached,
remove and wash in clear water. Then taxi
ing soft Woolen cloth and 4 little oil and
finely powdered pnmicc-stone, proceed to
polish the surface by continual rubbing: af-
terward finish with gentle rubbing cha
mois-skin, Which viii produce snow-white
shell With a highly cnamleld surlace-
House1old EJtgancies.
TIE EuonymllS is one Of the most beauti-
FIJI plants for shaded windows. There are
many varitics; all are evergreen, and de-
light i'll moist, rich soil. They are almost
hardy al the North, and may be wintered in
sitting-rocm, or cool. damp cellar. Tho
leaves are beautifully varicgated. Some are
marked with White, others green and pink
some are edged with gold. Leaf-mould
mixed with rotten wood makes a good soil
tor them; drain the pots with charcoal, plac-
ing over it layer of moss. The Aucubas
are equally beautiful in foliage, and have
snowy scarlet fruit in winter. They require
the same treatment as the EuOnymus, and
are beautiful at all seasons.
HANGING Observation-Disclosures and ferns are
beautiful plants for hanging baskets. Take
q wire frame, fill the interior with moss,
place a little rich earth in the centre and ull-
der it a sponge. Keep in a cool, shady place
in summer. lyies MAY be grown in the
same way and make beautiful ornaments for
parlors or sitting-rooms.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-04
WEEKLY Ry
E. N. SUTkiE
EDITOR AND pROpilIETOR

The ROCKY MOUNTAIN lIUsaAEnMAx is Gc:l-,,e3
to He, As the name in'lie.,p, Il hllsbNMtlu i, rvrr,
sense OF the telT, embracing in it, c0itInns ever;
department Of et"ri"IHrc s.ocl.-raj,snyr itrffS
culture. Social and domestic l.c0A0rny y @
, 1876-06-25

There will be very general sense OF dis
appointment and regret that the dishonest
Gauger HnpnE1H has escaped punishment by
flight. The people of Chicago had many old
scores against this fellow which they hoped
might be partially expunged BY the penalty
be would pay for perjuring himself as Gov
eminent official and helping to rob the peo-
pie who employed and trusted him.
HnpRErH is a most confirmed scoun-
drel, and has long been public
nuisance The fact that he has lived
chiefly for many years upon his position as
Alder1nan--to which no salary is attached-
has been external evidence Of his corruption
in city AFFAIRS of which moreover there is
more direct evidence. But, though it has
been generally believed that he WIS the chief
Of the old Council hing, and one Of the
principal beneiciaries Of certain horse-rail-
road and gas jobs, he could never be reached;
and now that he has been overtaken by the
United States Government, Ind confessed his
guilt, it is little exasperating to think Of
his escaping punishment. The only SYM
pathy this man HuDaE1H would have had if
he had been sent to the Penitentiary
would hive come from tie Acting Mayor,
whose intimate and ardent supporter he WAS,
and certain class Of his pals in official
bumu1erism. The only consolation decent
people can find at his escape is that he may
possibly never dare to como back,-a con-
summation dcvoutly to be wished.
, 1876-06-25

It looks IS though Mr. TnDEs will 20 into
tha st. Louis Convention with about the
sa1ne relative strength considering the two
thirds rule) that aIr. B1A1SE had in the Gin
cjnnau Convention. Tie result in The latter
case can scarcely be regarded With cheerful
hess By TnDEs's friends if they forecast his
chances by analogy. Certainly he will hare
rs much and persistent opposition at St.
Louis Us BLAINE hhd in Cincinnati. Besides
the personal antagonism and the interest en-
listed in behalf Of other candidates, Mr.
T11DES has no longer the claim to availability
tLat he had before the nomination of HAYES
and WHEuEn. Putting the latter On the
Republican ticket renders T11pEH;s chance
for carrying New York exceedingly small,
while the nomination Of HAYES simply
puts the hope Of his carrying Ohio
out Of the question. Nor is it believed that,
if he is renominated at the sacrifice of HEs-
DR1cKs, he will have the ghost Of chance of
carrying Indiana Now, the Democrats fully
appreciate the necessity Of making ticket
that will have some show for life in the o.
tober elections in Indiana and Ohio. This
practically rules Tu4nzN out HnpR1cRs is
reported ss very hopeful that he will be the
man
, 1876-06-25

No wonder that Messrs HARRISON, LIZ
NOME, and CAr1r1nD-the three Demo
cratic members misrepresenting the Repub-
ican City OF Chicago feel shaky over
their failure to secure the $3.50, 900 appro-
priation for completing the Chicago Custom
House. II it comes now, of which there is
little hope, it will be by the grace of the Sen
ate, snd no thanks to the Chicago members
In the House. Three Republican members
could have done better than this even with 3
Democratic majority in the House; that
HARRISON, LIZ MorsE, and CAU1rHLD should
have failed while belonging to the party
which controls the House, may well cause
them to think that their prospects for re-
election are poor. OF course, they al want
to 60 back. We shall ask nothing better
this fall than to have the Democrats re-
nominate every one of them; there will then
be no danger Of Republican Chicago being
any longer misrepresented in Congress- by
Democratic members
, 1876-06-25

July and Sl9.12l@19.15 for August. Lard
was unchanged, closing at $11.lo@11.12t for
July and $11.25 for August Meats were
stendy, at 7sc for boxed shoulders, 105 5cfor do
short ribs, and 1o{c for do short clears.
Lake freights were easier. at &c for corn to
Buffalo. Rail freights were unchanged
Highwines were quiet and steady, at S1.1o
Per gallon Flour Was more active and firm.
Whest closed 1c higher, at Sl.o5 for June
and $1-01s for July. Corn closed a@4c low
er, at 4Csc cash and 46c for July. Oats
closed 4@tc higher, at SOC for June or July.
Rye was steadier, at Gs@Ge4c. Barley was
easier. at 57@574c- Hogs were active and
shade frmer, at So. 7o@5.95. Cattle we're
quiet and steady, and sheep firm. One
hundred dollars in gold would buy $112.0o
in greeubacks at the close.
, 1876-06-25

tite. adapting culture and discipline to each
particular case.
This view of the case mightbe emphasized
by calling attention to the Importance of
Watching the reading of such q child. A
child who is morbid in temperament or over
sentimental in its inaginings may find an
impelling cause towards suicide in the reams
Of sickly swnsh that are issued from some Of
our publication houses, both in the shape of
newspapers and books. They will lead q
child Of this kind just as surely towards
suicide as they will lead child Of immoral
tendencies towards crime. Whatever may
be the cause, however, the fact exists, and
the fnct is Of consequence 60 alarming as
to demand the earnest attention. Of the
murolists.
, 1876-06-25

A Committee of the Common Council anf
Superintendent HICKEY arc endeavoring Il
reorganize the police force of Chicago, hav
ing in view the increased efficiency of thu
body and o reduction Of expenses. It is nc
easy matter to establish an efficient police
force, and this difficulty is increased when
appointments to the police are matter o1
favor to ward politicians or for party pur>
| poses. There should be no more partisan
| ship in the selection OF policemen than in
the selection of troops. Tbs duty of a
| policeman is an important one. He should
be ab1e-bodied Of sound health, capable Of
much endurance, of at least average intelli-
gence, and be reasonably familiar with the
law pertaining to his Office. His qualiGca-
laborer. He is a man necessarily clothed
with discretionary powers, and at times with
serious responsibilities. He has to encoun-
ter personal danger, bo brought suddenly
into violent contact with desperate men, and
should be physically and intellectually equal
to the emergency. 1tisneedless to add that be
should be sober, vigilant, andhonest. Though
there are ten men seeking places on the po-
lice force to the one who can be appointed,
it is safe to say that not more than one out
OF each ten is in Ill respects ft for the place,
and that unfortunately under our system
this one is rarely ever appointed. The rule
Of appointment hitherto has been that the
designation of the great body of the force
has been delegated to the Aldermen, and in this
way each Alderman has had as an official per
quisite the appointment Of ten or more police
men. His constituents-that is, the ward
1oaferg and bummers-take care that be shall
at no time be represented on the force by less
than his full proportion A police force
thus selected and constituted is not capable
of being made efficient It is made up on
the rule that the place is to be provided for
the man, instead Of the proper rule that the
man should be qualified for the place. Capt.
HICKEY frankly comedies that at least 100
men now on the force might be removed to
make room for Is many other men fit for the
duties.
At present all the men ara paid the same
wages. The able-bodied, intelligent, aud
vigilant officer is paid no more than the sot
or loafer who holds his place by Adermanic
or otherpolitical protection. Merit ceases to
be a distinction, and ''influence is the over
ruling qualification. This isunjust, and there
can be no efficiency SO long as there is no re-
ward or inducement for faithful performance
of duty. The force should therefore be graded,
and the salary should be graded accordingly. |
No man should be continued on the force one
dny who does not meet the full requisites Of !
the Office and continued service, being Of it |
self evidence of fitness and fidelity, should !
be rewarded with promotion. Assuming !
$1,000 year to be ths maximum pay Of
, 1876-06-25

Of the taxes Of 1874 locked up in case pend.
ing in the Supreme Court. There is no legal
defense to the payment Of these ta1es, the
Court simply refused judgment of sale be-
cause of conflict of laws in which that pro-
ceeding was rendered impossible. But the
tar, as lien, recoverable as debt, and ad-
herring to the property till paid, remains.
Other taxes of other years, in like manner,
are unpaid, and the city is paying heavy
interest on money borrowed to maka
good the Deficiencies in the revenue.
In fact, all the financial difficult
ties of the city are the result
Of this non~pay1nent Of taxes. A compe-
tent business man, accustomed to treating
the collection of debts in business way,
and who instnctively requires that the op-
Grafton shall be at least self-supporting,
will naturally address himself to the task of
collecting this outstanding revenue, which is
amply secured by property. If the existing
laws be insufficient to enforce the collection
of this due and unpaid tax, it will be the
duty Of the Mayor and City Council to have
prepared such laws as may be necessary, and
to have them presented to the Legislature
for enactment. 1t is impossible to carry on
Government if taxes are not paid aud if
taxes are not paid voluntarily, and there be no
law to compel their payment, then the Gov
ernment must be abandoned
The people Of Chicago should not permit
this election Of Mayor to 60 by default. If
it be worth having Mayor at all, it is worth
while to have the right kind Of 4 man in the
office. Nominating Conventions will, of
course, take notice that the city wants n
Mayor to attend to its business, and that no
other kind Of man can or ought to be
elected.
, 1876-06-25

patrolman, the force might be divided int
| three grades l. The recruit, who during a
period Of six months might be paid $500 d
year. 2. The patrolmau, who should receive
$50 the first year, aud $50 year increase
IN il his pay reached 5000, or until promot-
ed to (3) the first class Of patrolmen, receiving
81, ,o00 year. AL appointments to be made
to the class of recruits, and oil Sergeants and
Captains to be appointed from men who
have gone through the force. 4 force
of $50 patrolmen might be thus divided ::
First class, ESQ; second clnss, $50; re-
cruits, SO. Any officer guilty Of any:ofense,
or falling into prohibited habits or otherwise
becoming unfit, should be dropped perempto-
rily. In no case should the force be made
an asylum for men whose services are not
worth the sum paid them. In such classi~
fcation there would be every inducement
for improvement and fidelity. The great
reward Of promotion would be held ont
as the price Of fidelity. Competent men
would enter the force at the compara-
lively low pay in consideration of the perna-
nency Of the place aud the advance which
will follow m attention to duty.
We do not share in the judgment that will
reduce the pay Of competent policemen to
that of ordinary labo-ers' wages. These men
are, or ought to be, selected men,-se1ected
for their physical ability, for their correct
habits, and for their capacity to perform
their important duties. They
work 3G5 days in the year, and twelve hours
of laborious service each day. They carry
their lives in their hand always, are the |
special objects of revenge from the desper-
ate and vicious classes, and have no rests Or
vacations. Their business is on the street, |
by day end by night. at al{ seasons. They
arc exposed to I'LL manner of casualties, aud
are liable to countless occurrences disabling |
Them from ali active employment. In this
respect they differ from all other Of the city
employer, except the firemen; and, instead
If the police being selected from all other
If the city's servants for IN arbitrary reduc-
ion Of salaries, they might: well be made an
exception from the general reduction. But,
whether their salaries be reduced or not, the
orce should be graded it should be relieved
# the incompetents that now crowd its
anks and the increased efficiency which
uch classification will give to the force will
'e equal to the addition Of 100 men to tho
orce as now made up and operated
, 1876-06-25

Half-a-dozen County Commissioners stand
pretty fair chance to occupy adjoining cells
with the whisky thieves. The notorious ras-
cal PKR1oL41, who swindled the county and
starred the paupers, should, however, be-
sent down the canal to a reformatory institu-
ton near the City of Joliet
, 1876-06-25

tits stated that the Joliet Penitentiary is
in dreadfully crowded condition, there be.
ing an average of LOCO convicts there this
year IS against usual average Of 1,45o-
But this need make no difference in REHM'a
case, as the Court, we believe, has the right
to send United States convicts to any Peni-
kentisry in the country; so 3 less crowded
enc may be selected for JAKE, if necessary.
, 1876-06-25

CAMTAI0N FI1IIBUN
The Republican party has now placed it, natfona1
Ticket and Platform before the people, The cnsnlng
Presidential will be Of tic most exciting
End important that hzs occurred In tnis country.
Every should be Furnished with full and correct po
lc Information. In order to supply this need pub
1shers Of THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE will print campaign
edition, commencing immediately. aud continuing
rnt after Presidential election IN November, 1876.
1T the following exceedingly rates. postage patd
Weekly Campaign TR1BCSx-suE!e copy.....-....$ so
Twelve copek 70 ONE AbpEEss. S.W
Jvenfy-nYe cople8 10 1000
Tn-Teekly Campaign TEIBESE-siuGle cupy..... 2.tD
Eleven copies to ONE Address,. 9doo
Back numbers Of the campaign edition cannot be
cent The sooner persons order TUE CAMPAIGN TRIB-
rxx greater number Of Issues they will get for
efr n,nnev.
, 1876-06-25

The sentences already passed in the whisky
cases, regarded as a portent Of what is to
come, should suggest to the Government de-
fectives and jazz REHM's bondsmen to keep
. sharp lookout over that gentleman's move
ments. He will probably experience strong
temptation to follow H1lDnErH and vow
Ho11EN; and, unfortunately, the deferring
Of his sentence has given him an admirable
opportunitY for flight.
, 1876-06-25

Where is the "Peop1e's Party" now, which
swept this city by 10000 majority two years
ago last fall: HEsNc and "BuGalo" MIL
LEE are in the County Jail; vos Ho11ES and
H1innE7H are fugitive thieves, eluding JUS
tice only by fight; REun stands at the very
threshold Of the Penitentiay; Co1y1N re-
tires to obscurity in few dnys, after having
usurped for nearly two years an Office to
which he knew the people would not re-e,ect
him; some OF the county thieves are under
indictment for stealing; PER1o1AT and KIM
BELLY, two shining lights of the "People's
Party" are only loose on bail; the ''1}ean
Club" is scattered and demora1ized; and the
Democratic party is loaded down with the
dead weight that forms the remnant of a
wicked combination which appealed to for
eign Know-Nothing prejudices in order to
gain an opportunity for plunder. VIII the
respectable Germans aud decent Iishmen of
Chicago ever again lend themselves to such a
conspiracy against the public welfare?
, 1876-06-25
OBITUARY.

COUNT LOUIS JOSEPH NARCIssE MARcuAgD,-
On Thursday last Count LOUIS JOSEPH Mar
c1ssE 1fARcnAND, the faithful follower Of
NAPOLEON l., died in Paris, in the 85th wear OF
bis age He was born in that city in 17gl, was
educated at the Lyceun, and III 1911 entered
the service Of MARIA UbU1sA, whence be was
transferred to that Of her husband, the En-
peror. From that time he was faithful to him
and his fortunes. He went with him to Elba,
shared his captivity at St. Helena, edited his
manuscripts On C~EsAR's wars, was one Of the
executors OF his will, and married tic daughter
OF one Of tile Old Guards, in consunance with
HAroLEoN's wish. In 1896 he published Ma
roLEoS's CESAR manuscripts. In ls4o hc
was made q member OF the Legion of Honor.
when NAroLEos's body was brought to France.
In 1861, when the body was placed in the crypt
OF the lnVal'des, hc was promoted to the rank
of an officer In the Legion, and III 1870 hc wit
messed the overthrow Of the Napolcouir dynasty.
OTHER DEATHS.
Among other dcaths recently reported are
those OF Judge MATTHEW BMcuAnE, promi-
nent Ohio Democrat, WIN was Postmaster Of
Warren, Ohio, in 1S29.'33; Judge Of Common
Pleas in 1S33~'3C; Solicitor OF the General Land
Office at Washington, 1896 80; Solicitor Of the
United States Treasury, lS3li1, Supreme
Judge OF Ohio, 1879; mc,nbcr Of tie Leeis-
lature, 1853; since that time practici,lc bis bro
fesston. Duke GEORGE Ut Mecklehblrs.Stre-
i'tz. only brother Of the reignins Grand Duke
OF that little monarchy, and husband Of the
Grand Duchess CAruEn.xE, daughter of the
dfand Duke MICHAEL of Russia; anti Of the
Chevalier NICOLA La VoLpE, tue oldest resident
painter Of Naples.
, 1876-06-25

The Chicago produce markets were steadier
on Saturday, provisions being quiet, and
grain active and firm Mess pork closed q
xR5o per brl higher, at 918.s0@1e.924 for
, 1876-06-25

GATDEx CITY LODGE 14I, A.. F. & Ma
TeKu!As cominun!cat1on VIII t,e held on Wednesday
II. F. HOLCOAIK, ". II.
L. L. TADSWOIsTII. Secretary.
, 1876-06-25

feople In this city will be apt to turn their
attention to some other speculation than steal
ing Uncle SANS highwine e1cises; better let
them be; they arc dangerous to grab.
, 1876-06-25

e3eciai cnnvocation Tuc*dsy evening, June RI, at
Tasonlc 1Iatll corner North Clark md Centre sts.
Work On Nark Degree. L. A. DEEBE. H. r.
, 1876-06-25

lhose who appropriated the Government
alsh"tne revenues 10 their own uses may thank
the1r stars that thay have not been sentenced t.