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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Murder in Chicago.

Stephen S. Jones, editor of the Re.
ligio-Philosophical Journal, 1877 Fourth aven
ne, Chicago, was shot in his Office Thursday
afternoon, by DR.. w. G. Pike. who imme-
diately gave himself up. Jones lives with his
family at St. Charles, ILL.,; is 65 years old,
and reported wealthy. It appears Pike ard
his wife have been rooming in JONES' build
ng this winter, without paying rent, and it is
surmised this may have caused the trouble.
Pike alleges as reason for the killing that
Jones seduced his wife, and he produces a
confession signed by his wife to that effect.
Mrs. Pike confirms her husbands story, but
friends of the diseased declare that he was
incapable of the alleged crime. All parties
are Spiritualists, and the affair causes con-
siderable excitement. Pike was held with
out bail
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Extra Session ar the Senate.

The open session Of the Senate on the
18th lasted but few minutes and was wholly
unimportant. e" 81 A'>
In the Senate sessionon the 18th it
was voted to return the $4,000 kilograms OBJ
tanned from tie Western Union Company by
Morton's committee. "A resolution was adopt
ed informing the President that the Senate
was ready to adjourn unless he had further
communications to make.
f. In the Senate on the 18th and 10th
nothing was done but confirm appointments.
A resolution was adopted to adjourn sine die
on the 18th. I-
The Senate had long discussion on
the 18th relative to sending special commit
tee OF three to Oregon during the recess to in
vestigate Senator Grover. It was finally vo-
ted by 80 to to appoint the committee and
were appointed. Fred Douglass was con-
6rmed as Marshal Tor the District of Column
bia and the Senate adjourned sine die.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Mai. Blomberg's Ghost.

From Horace Welby's ''Signs Before DEATH
Early in the American war, Maj.
Blomberg, the father of DR.. Blomberg,
was expected to join his regiment,
which was at that time in service on
the island Of Dominica. His period
of absence had expired, and his
brother officers eagerly anticipating
his return, as vessel after vessel az
rived from England without conveying
the looked-for passenger, declared one
to another, swell, at all events, he
must come in the next His presence
in the island now became indispensa-
BILE, and the governor, impatient of so
long an absence, was on the point of
writing a remonstrance on the subject
to the authorities in England, when, as
he was sitting at night in his study
with his secretary, and remarking on
the conduct Of the absentee with no
very favorable OF lenient expressions,
step was heard to ascend the stairs.
and walk along the passage without
''Who can it be?'' exclaimed the gov
ernor, 'sintruding at so late an hour.
ut is Blomberg's step replied the
secretary. "The very man himself,
said the governor for, as he spoke
the door opened, and Maj. Blomberg
stood before them. The major advanc
ed toward the table at which the gen
tlemen were sitting, and flung himself
into a" chair opposite the governor
There was something hurried In hit
manner, a forgetfulness of all the or
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Yanlerlilt'S Will.

The contest over the will of the late
Commodore Vanderbilt has ended by all the
contestants Withdrawing their objections to
the probate OF the will. The trial was to have
commenced on the 18th, but the whole mat
ter was arranged between VIM. II. Vanderbilt
and the contestants before the court opened.
Among the counsel were Secretary OF State
Evarts, Judge Matthews, jeremiah S. Black
and David Dudley Field, all Of the counsel in
the late Presidential contest.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
COnundrunls.

[ am word of three syllables. My
first expresses a company; my second
renounces a company; my third calls
company together; my whole enter.
tains a company. What is it? Co.
nun.drum.
What is the difference between astu.
dent of history seeking the prize and
an Arab? One gets up the dates to
carry off the palm; the other gets up
the palm to carry off the dates.
What is the difference between an
idea and notion? One is conception
Of the mind; the other is a vast ex-
panse of water IAN ocean,
What is the difference between the
Prince Of Wales and a jet of water?
One is heir to the throne; the other is
thrown to the air.
Why is the first chicken in brood
like the foremost of ship? Because
it comes just before the main hatch.
When does a fve-franc piece lose all
it's value? When compared with dol
lar it is worthless.
What is it which, the more it is cut
the longer il grows! A ditch.
Why is d hen supposed to be immor-
tai? Because her sun (son) never sets.
Why are washerwomen unreason-
able! They expect to have soft water
when it rains hard.
Why are a whale and pond lily
alike! They both come to the surface
to blow.
Why is 0 the best letter in the al
phabet? 1t is oftcnest engaged in do
ing good.
Which is the oldest fellow, the one
who asks a question, OF the one who
answers! The one who asks, because
he is the querist.
Why are chickens supposed to have
no future state? Because they have
their necks twirl'd next worldly in
this.
Public opinion is a big thing. When
person falls down he always looks
to see if any one observed him before
he examines whether he is hurt.
What does Captain do at sea when
he gets out of fresh eggs? He lays to.
What is it which, il you take away
all it's letters, remains the same! A
postman. .,,
What is that which, though always
invisible, is never out of sight? The
letter /.
What is it which by losing al eye
has nothing but a nose left? A noise.
What is the only pain of which ev-
cry one. makes light! A window pane.
When Apollo dipped the god Pan in.
to the sea- what did he come out! A
dripping-pan. ,a... ~, -a
Why is a man looking for the phil
osopher's stone like Neptune? Because
he is a seeking (sea-king) what never
was. e ~. ,t4E.uttr@1 r.r.' :
What is the difference between
Noah's ark and an Archbishop? One
was high ark and the other is hier-
arch (higher ark. N' + 81
Why is q beefsteak like a locomotive
on a long journey! tits not Of much
account without it's tender = .
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
No POst-Office Vacant.

Postmaster General Key, finding
himself overwhelmed nearly with applica-
tons for office, has caused the following cir
cular to be prepared for Transmission to every
applicant as the only answer that can possibly
be given at present to any Of the constantly
accommodating letters: 3%.sa ..r,.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, }
WASHINGTON, -,}
SIR: Your letter Of the - has been re-
ceived and placed upon the files of the De-
partment for consideration under the. rules
OF civil service when vacancies occur. At
present none exist
Signed .........,.... D. NJ. KEY,
Postmaster General
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
A Chinese Shower of Grasshoppers

Chinese Shower of Grasshoppers.
saw sight the other day that put
me in mind of that fair State, Mime
sofa, viz, flight of grasshoppers, Or
rather locusts, only they look far more
like the latter, as we see them at home.
They began to rise about ten miles off.
and resembled a dense column of
smoke. Gradually they deployed into
line and started for ''green fields and
pastures new which, by the way,
we're the sickest specimens of agri-
culture inside of twenty-four hours I
ever saw in my life. While on the
line of flight,an observation was made
by the Harbor- Master, who reported
the column as eight miles long and
one mile wide. No other observation
is necessary, if you please. They
darkened the heavens like a dense
cloud, and in the surrounding country
it was impossible to avoid crushing
them under foot by the dozens. 1t
would make your heart sick to hear of
the terrible privation and suffering
caused by these pests. Indeed, China
had bad year of it, altogether. Long
droughts made scanty crops, and these
the lOcusts have consumed; and now
the winter has come, and, though
''John'' is always represented with an
umbrella and a fan, it is bitterly cold
all the same, the thermometer falling
below Zero.-China Cor. San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Advance in Passenger Rates.

The passenger agents at st. Louis re-
Gently decided on an advance of g from Chi
cago and Western points to New York and
Eastern points. This makes the fare from
Chicago to New York $50; to Boston, $2l !;
to Baltimore, $l7.5o; and to Philadelphia,
1895. The tickets are, however, limited.
The rates from St. Louis are SO higher than
from Chicago.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
EscaDe of a Murderer.

Pete Brannigan. sentenced to be
hung April Goth, for the murder OF Joseph
Kelly, escaped from the Bismarck Jail on the
10th. The sheriff was absent, in charge OF
prisoners to Fort Madison, leaving the jail in
charge of new man, who opened the door,
turned his back, it seems, and allowed Bran
nigan to go in broad daylight. This fellow
and man from Fort Garry, who has taken an
active il terest in Brannigan's fate, are now in
jail.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
IiamptOn's Position.

Judge Mackey, of South Carolina,
had brief interview with the President few
days ago and read him telegram from Gov
Hampton, in which the Governor said the
project of a new election was an insult to the
people Of the State and to himself The Gov
ernor says he does not wish to be recognized.
What he desires is that the troops he removed
from the State House; then the will Of the
people can be carried out, and carried out
peaceably.
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III OIL All L NJ Il ~ L 4
WASHINGTON, -
Not Encouraging to the ':Outs':

Secretary Schurz and Postmaster
General Key receivera very large number Of
callers daily. Among those who called on
Schurz day or two ago were Senators Beck
and Bogy, exsenators Logan and Cragin, and
Senators Christiancy, Paddock, Saunders and
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Indiana to have a State House.

The new State House bill has finally
passed both branches of the Indiana General
Assembly. 1t provides Tor the appoint
ment OF four persons equally divided politi-
cally, who, with the Governor, shall consti-
tute the State, House Board. "e The building is
to be located on the cite OF the present State
House, and the cost not exceeding two million
dollars, z
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
: The New Hampshire Election.

Returns from every town in the first
district give Jones, Democrat, As plurality.
Second district, all but one town and one
ward, gives Briggs (Rep.) !, 1883 plurality. All
but three towns in the third district give
Blair (Rep.) 1851 plurality.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Simon Cameron Resigns.

Gov. Hartranft notified the Senate
and House of Representatives of Pennsylva.
MIA, on the 18th, that Hon. Simon Cameron
had resigned the position of United States
Senator. .sz .5. # ..,, IVA.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Louisiana Endorses HAYES.

Honors appear to be easy with the
contending Governors Of Louisiana, both
Nichols and Packard declaring their delight
with Hayes inaugural and pledging the Pres
dent their support.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21

Why is paper money more valuable
than gold! When you put it in your
pocket you double it, and when you
take it out you find it still increases.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Rates of Interest in Connecticut.

Rates Of Interest N Connecticut.
The House of Representatives of
Connecticut passed the bill making the legal
rate Of interest six per cent. in the absence OF
a contract. The bill previously passed the
Senate ~.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21

Stanley Mathews Writes to Packard.
Stanley Matthews a prominent Ohio
Republican and brother-in-law of President
Hayes, has written letter to Packard of Lou
isiana, and says:
Without reference to the rightfulness of
the origin of your title as Governor, l am of
the opinion that it would be out of the ques-
ton for Republican administration to sustain
it, as it must necessarily force the use Of fed
eral arms. As soon as the existing military
orders are withdrawn, the Nichols govern
ment will become the only existing govern
nent and will have to be recognized then as
such.
Packard very emphatically announces his
determination to stick, and concludes his let
~er as follows:
Personally my position here has been, and
will be, until the general government see fit
to recognize my authority as Governor, most
perilous one, and it would be source of sat-
isfaction did the responsibility rest upon some
one other than myself The hundreds of Re-
publicans who have given their lives as sac
ri6ce to the cause of liberty and free govern
1nent, the thousands who bavedeposited votes
at the peril Of life, are ever present in my
mind, and demand that faithfully discharge
the duties devolved upon me. Should ex-
hibit less devotion than these faithful people,
though the effort cost my lite, still that devo-
ton would be better heritage to my child
rem than the plaudits of the White League Of
the State, when gained by a surrender OF both
manhood and duty. am the Governor, and
no armed force or violence can give my COM
petitor lawful title.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
A Decision Favorable to Hampton.

The conflicting claims of Hampton
and Chamberlain to the Governorship OF South
Carolina came up in the Circuit court of that
State, ON the 18th, as involved in the validity
of commitment by Trial Justice appointed
by Governor Hampton. Judge Reed decided
that the authority of the Trial Justice
must be respected as that Of the de facto and
de jure officer OF the State. This decision es-
tablishes the legality of the Hampton gov
eminent as to the Charleston circuit. The
other Circuit Judges throughout the State
had already made similar decisions.
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. = N sasRss . III
others. Also lasge delesation 81 Missouri
people headed byex- Congressman Van Horn.
The Postmaster General was visited by sundry
delegations from Virginia and elsewhere ,urg-
ing the claims otsapplcants for post Offices.
He announced to them that it would Ike in his
policy not to Interfere with any office where
the service is well performed. E$ I'm g44
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DemOCatic Address.

DemOCatiC Address.
Just previous to the adjournment of
Congress the Democratic members OF that
body unanimously adopted an address to the
people Of the country setting forth that in the
Lection in November 1876 Tilden electors were
actually chosen and that the Republicans by
raising their sectional envy had wrongfully
obtained adeclaration that Hayes had received
1856 electoral votes and Tilden but 1874 electoral
votes The address is lengthy and goes into
the arguments tosustain the position, such
as were generally used in Congress and be
tore the electoral commission.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-21
Stanley Matthews For Senator

The Republican Legislative caucus, at
Columbia Ohio nominated Stanley Matthews
for Senator on the 26.h. After the announce
ment had been made that Matthews had been
elected Senator, in response to a special in
vitation Matthews appeared before the caucus
accepted the nomination in short speech.
Speeches endorsing the nomination were
made by Messrs. TAFT, Lawrence and W. H.
West. A resolution was adopted heartily ap-
proving the inaugural address and pacifca-
tory policy of President Hayes, and Mailing
them as an earnest Of returning peace, pros
perity and happiness to the Union.
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RECORD OF THE NEWS.
Chandler and Schurz.

Ex-Secretary Chandler called togeth.
er the clerks of the Interior Department: on
the 18th, and formally turned over the de-
partment to his successor. He made a briet
speech, recounting some of the abuses he had
eradicated, and commencing the employees
under his charge.
Secretary Schurz responded to Mr.. Chandler
as follows:
think am expressing the general opinion
OF the country when 1say you have succeeded
in placing the Interior Department in far bet
ter condition than it had been tor years, and
that the public is indebted to you for the very
energetic and successful work you have GER
formed. enter upon the arduous duties with
which have been entrusted with an earnest
desire to discharge them conscientiously,
and l shall he happy when leaving the
Department to have achieved as good a
reputation for practical efficiency as you have
won.
Turning to the clerks and heads of bureaus,
Secretary Schurz continued:
Gentlemen, desire to say to you that
intend to conduct this Department on
business principles, and you may be assured
l do not bring into my official relations with
you the least possible personal feelings,
and / hope you will serve the country as faith
fully and effectually under my administra-
ton as / know you have under that of my
predecessor.
Subsequently General Schurz and Mr..
Chandler had a private conference, which
asted TOR half an hour, after which the
new Secretary received number OF visitors
who called to pay their respects. Mr.. Chan
aler will remain in Washington for some time
TO come.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-29

Several years ago, had a I-hands,
300 lbs. roadster, that strained her
night hind leg at play, when three years
old, SO as 10 start SPAWN, but letting
her rest that season, and raised a colt
the next. cured the SPAWN, in appear
ance, but the leg was weaker than the
other, go that the foot would often hit
the left ancle, after getting a little tired,
making Ler. worthless for journeying
After irving several pads, cups, balls,
&c. each of which would soon cause a.
bad. or worse, wound as the interfering,
| took an old boot leg, aud cutting out
the seam, / fitted an anklet, about six
inches long, reaching below the joint, as
well a. could when dry; then soaked,
stretched aud worked it. till it fitted like
the natural skin, and lacing it up behind
with shoe strings Zone below the fet-
lock), | left it on to dry. Altering mark
ing and cutting out an oval hole about
2 IA inches long horizontally and / IA
inches vertically over the wound, | cut
a piece of tin little large than the hole,
and shaped it, with tinman's round
faced hammer. in ii concave block. about
like a. Longitudinal third OF a hens egg,
/ soddered No. Ia timed wire around
the edge, and a second thickness of tin
across the centre, to strengthen it !;
punched three holes one-fourth of an
inch apart inside the wire, and sewed it
IN the leather. The wound was thus
entirely guarded, and the leather fitted
so perlectIy that there was no turning
around or moving up and down TO cause
chatting. could, ever after, drive days
or weeks with impunity, and as the hair
and leather were alike in color, hardly
any one would notice the protector,
which was the most perfect thing for
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-29

TIN ENrn ol Field MlcE.-The in.
crease OF field mice in various section,
of the country j. laid 10 be caused In a
measure by the gradual decrease Of th-
>kuuAs The latter being valued tor
their far. afford the farmer Inducements
to trap them whenever they are seen
about a farm. Tie skunk is he natural
enemy OF field mice. ami preys upon
them al night, destroying immense
numbers There are two objections,
however. 10 Larooring the skunk about
a homestead: the first i, the abomiuah.c
stencil j.; impar;>. and tho second is't! :
he j, known TO be a great poultr, thicl;
and on thi, account becomes the dread
OF all thrifty farmers wives. Notwiih-
standing these objections the skunk j.
The farmers friend. He is an inyclcratc
mou,cr A. well a. destroyer OF Other
pests to agriculture lie j., besides, "A
great Traveller, hunter and digger; and
hi. choicest food j. mice. locusts, crick-
els, grasshoppcrs, bugs. larye, etc. Now
that portions of the country are being
overrun with these vermin, it is qpc--
ton whether it i not better 10 spare the
skunks and get rid Of the countless ,lh-
er pests that are destroying the crop;
for, despite the objections urged il
won!d be choosing the least of tho two
evil-.-rEX.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-29

HANG UP ThE' LANTERN one
should ever place light or lantern on a
barn-fioor, or on a shop-floor where
there are shavings. 1t is a very easy
thing TO upset light so placed. and the
result is likely to be the conflagrstion OF
the building. Ii is much more prudent
to place hooks here and there about the
premises, and have it understood that
they are sorely TO hang the lantern upon,
and that other things must be kept fl
them. An unprotected light should not
be al" wed in barn under any circuIA-
stances. If the kerosene lamp had been
Lung up and not placed where COW
could kick ii over, the burning of Chi
cago, and The consequent loss OF millions
of ollars, would not have happened
RI
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f.~-h--

We advise every man to buiid a hen
merry on the same principal that a farmer
would build a barn: first for comfort;
second for convenience, and then add
as much for elegance and style as he i
willing to pay tor. But such an expense
should not be carried to the business ac-
count. to bc settled out OF the profits Of
the stock, but rather to the account OF
ornament. TO be paid for in the owner,
satisfaction at fine appearances. The
plan we wonld adop, for a poultry
house. j. thi-: Build on southcrIy
slope. if YOU can. Dig out for a back
wall, to be cemcntcd up; then lay upon
/ it shed root, the front principally q
glass. the roof and sides shinglcd. with
tarred paper between the boards and
shingles Il should be ten feet high in
+ front. and i've in tic rear. On the in
side have a walk three feet wide, run
ming the whole length, high enough
from the ground 10 let the fowl, under.
/ To scratch and 90 out into the yard. Lay
floor over the rest. with the roo,', en-
thc back part. with shelves under them
! TO catch the droppiug-, :" arranged a.
/ to be removed and cleaned once a week.
The nests for large hens should Ice about
a foot high: tor small ones, three feet
. high and small at The entrance, running
back two feet With such nests hen,
seldom learn TO cat eggs. Fa-ten the
nests on tho partition which separate,
the walk from The coop.
\ building thirty feet long and fifteen
feet wide. may be separated into three
rooms. large enough for twenty-five
fowls to "a room. such building can
be put MP for fifty dollars, and i worth
a. much for all practical purposes as the
most elegant building. while every
body that can afford to keep good fowls
can afford such a henncry.-LGo'ien
Rule.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-29

SUCCEssFUL Results IN FATTENING
Ho"s.-A writer in The National Lire
stock journal reports thirteen hog far
roweG between March and April H.,
and sold February -, averaging in
weight 3Gl 7-l3 lbs. o. his manner oi
tee ling he says: IAN ran together dur
ing the season, on the same field, with
the same care. The feed was soaked ia
the ear until after harvest. when they
had the run OF the stubble fields without
other feed until september 20. From
this time on they had about a. much
corn as they could eat, without Stop Of
any Kind until they were sold, Febru-
AIRY 10. They were fei in an open field
without shelter, with eighteen summer
pigs and five old hogs, until about De
cember l. At this time they were taken
up and given hog house in which to
sleep, with a small pen and floor outside
upon which they were fed"