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, 1877-06-28
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1nvrsa7nS. koEanth Co.. Junc a7.-The grass
hopcrs have l,arl.cl out IN Iss:u numbers In p,r-
ttona VI ihl+ rannty. blt have ION. hut little
damage yct Thry nrr working vigorously in rum,
Gets, which aTc now well trimmed up. son,e o!
tho farmers ara lighting thcG. but II n np'hill
wnsk. After millions hasa been Io'troyed IN
field there nfc millions telt and arc In nil staxes,
from Tho hopper In embryo 10 the winged tnfect.
II il impossible Jet 10 tell whas damngc may he
dune. WI tslestaph yon again .oon.
kEorA: kcnhuk Co.. june 81. -for The past len
days VIC hare had hcasY ra!nA, d, that Il ns 1T q,
ia,Pcasihtc 10 tu gcl In the fields muei,. rfnh very
heasJ rain. .sthrm M1nday, With wind. t3safM mid
rra*a blown down. c srn.helds rctslnF very wccdy.
Soma hcfl* cAn never he fc1ccmrtf.
SptefH bfspasei to TIE Tft6nns.
W1LLlnA. Lyon Co., June !7.-tiraashnrpcfa Aro
VERY thick here and arc doing considerable damage.
Hare cAte' at !caat n!nc.tcnths of tic crpa that
were so*n on breaking. and tate.a grain. corn,
and gardens Arc being dansase.! very much. The
'hoppcr4 arc about tialf.grnsn. Cannot hy ynl.
Saw some of thr tod teiders," aylna nor.h.'
S sss l. ds ds1e s1s sar eiop ses
6p<efnf Msp1ftA to 7as Tribune.
MARs1faI1.Tnwx, Aafahail TO-. jung 27.-f;ofn
n our county eao Gp TeIy poor5' pad + has been
Spring wheat and oats 1ook we'll.
Gpfcial Mtpd!ch to The Tribune.
5uEtpox, OI!fien TO-, juno .7.-.Da. and
barley rsou1!ae we'll large acreage snwn. Farm
crs Ehinlng confidence. But !ltte fear from grnas.
6ptttai Dt*pa,eA 10 ne Tribune.
WEST TRoF, Iowa Co.. june 27.-Wo AFe cn1ti.
Corn ID clean, considering tho au,ount Of rntn We
have Ind. Other csupa looking we'll.
, 1877-06-28

NEnRASEA,
Eptefdt hisbdtca 10 Tie Ttft1Hx,
0ExoA, Platte TO-. Juno a7.-1'le grain crops
look inc, and iarmers In raod su.rIss. The wct
and cold weather has destroyed uost OF tho hop.
ucrs.. ~ that We have no fcara except 9r,m those
which nay eon,1 .s.r r; y; en,a @ ysty backward.
JUxtATA, Alams To. I, juno 11.-tprn haa enHIe
mp we'll. We ara now cuttvutiny. torn h4ck.
, 1877-06-28
MISSOURI.

Special DtsputcA to JAs 1ftknst.
lRpErENpEscE, Jackson Co.. juno .7.-Wheat
mostly ready for the reaper. Heavy ttorul hers
Monday morning.. Fear luulasu. Corn good but
backward. Overflow Ut the MIs.uuFl will reduce
tbs corn crop In the bottom Iands.
, 1877-06-28

Epeefat Dspasch ia Tat 7HthunA
AtLxuAH, Atlexan Co., Juno 37--wlntcr whea.
on heavy land nsssr looked better. Haslcy auh
Eye thu snn,o. WlIsat on light land slart but
good lengtA VI head, Prospect Of bl4atItul
harycst nuyet nluea Propitiuus. Everything In
sha county bids fair 10 feniuucsAta thu fafaacr.
, 1877-06-28

MILWAUKEE,.
E,tefnt ntspdtcs to TIA Tribune.
NnwArkrE. Juno 97.-Chastcrcl, schr Thern
Brothers, -. GOO bu wheat 10 buffalo At cents,
, 1877-06-28

N{KN N{E9s
6pecfdi Dfspdfch 10 The Tribune.

7sa opsS'I. -. a." H." ~ ~ ,1e t,o""e. ~,
!, LA"hhSeE' hnu'' sahe sf'-fho 1ffoa7e OF
tcna!vc riding through tho country yesterday. md
Yisitcl about twcuty wheat dtlds. 1lc .nrs thnt
and well aItoa, aud no sgna Of fust. iie VIA &C.
cnnpanica W ar. llnF'!naame. Of Rlpon. Ws..
Who saiN thaL the wheat anu oaM were tue hneht ha
ysrn bnfyc.tny, rbc oui,aaS j. ~ slaston. Wy
urum,ses a Cuuntt}al Yield throughout" A"N
8sscta' J,<iE'trh 10 TIE Tribune.
a,s tc sys we,tSss wSs9 Wv s % s
n tic sum 'IIoppcrA nrn still hylpg, with taypru.
M 5ls sentl. w!nd,. Salnx notthwe.k larmsfs hsni;;
'isoa. su..,., ,,..,,.. =. ~. r,.,,,u.
N,cu,a.u Wiz 1ls.oc ~ tn"n ~ -c....
ho2pcts numerous and stIii hatch!a: on tho piowcd
ground. They arc doina no damage 10 sprlnEcrups.
aty arc ,, 90 ny mafsh a % ay 1 oat1nx n @ wssda nnd
i;toqnd in Esod @ @con*t!on. Corn Jlowsd twice.
f'n'' polss"rs sn.ei, Hos tn.,n,ca IN n. 4>+,,,.
yest commenced the roth. WIN average sbout
twenty bushels PCT acrc. Heavy rains. Ground
,o.;SoS sn.S w. o''o "A'o'so naep'Fa s"a"pea ao"h
gote,at L,fspd.ch to The T,Ioan<.
crnI ioakn. ss VII hom9 la, s!sR Tnsat Fri
fuat ct, ataEs md blades oats barlsy. nntl snrns
Fuecnt high water. Cultlsatin: tho corn going oil
e1leasl'eiy, , n,.& . ri.
nuryA,n Wiisun a. lima 81 7...E~rrv n,p mn,
horse IA In tbs bcEds working tito corn to make
amends tyr our forc<a ldlehcaa caused ty tte long.
continued wet weather. QsassAoppeFn doing ITO
..-.. NHaAp -: -......
onusao' 'uno r., rug "'ooe pao'tsnes reports
SN a.a.s .aS %a @ sps NJ" prospects, u 'ne
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06
Making a Will.

There are SO many contests about wills in thes'
days that we think we shall do our readers ser
vice by making few general remarks in regard
| thereto.
First, don't put off making a will until you grow
old or intirm, reduced by sickness and the
contemplation of death to state of mind which
gives people ground to say you did not clearly
know what you were doing. Making will does
not shorten life single hour, and it is much bet
ter to attend to such an important business while
your mind is clear, and you have the opportunity
to consult some reliable attorney.
Second. Remember that will of land requires
at least three witnesses, who should be disinerest
ed persons, and, if possible, persons whose hand
writing is so well known in the community that it
may be proven in case of the death of one or more
of them
Third. The party who makes the will ought to
sign it in the presence of the witnesses, that
they see the signature made.
Fourth. The witnesses must sign in the pres
enee of the person who makes the will. 1t will
not do to take the will to another room and there
sign it. If the testator THAT is the person who
makes the willy sits at table, it will be advisable
that he shall keep his seat while the witnesses
sign at the same table. If the tesator is in bed,
the table should be drawn closely possible to
the bed, when the witnesses sign, so that the tes-
tator may have them and the will in full view.-
The will must not be taken out of the sight of the
lesJat0r after ne signs IL until after tne witnesses
sign it also The best plan is never to allow the
testator to relinqush his hold ON the paper until
it is signed by the witnesses. He may easily hold
one corner of the paper in his hand while the wit
nesses sign.
Fifth. While it may not be absolutely nccessaA
ry in all cases that the witnesses should know the
paper is will, still it is better they should know
and that the testator should so state in their pres
ence. We knew gentleman whose habit was al
ways, after the will signed by the testator, to
say to him in a voice loud enough to be heard by
all the witnesses, "Do you sign this paper as your
last will and testament, and do you desire these
persons to witness it as such?" If the testator
answers, II do" Eyes" then let the witnesses
sign. This little formality is not much trouble,
but in many cases it would furnish turning point
in favor of will.
Sixth. No person should ever sign a will as a
witness unless he is satisfied that the testator's
mind is clear enough to make valid deed or con-
tract.
Observance of these points will prevent many a
law suit, cOnsummation most devouty to be
wished
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06
POETRY.
THE LAST HYMN.
BY MARIANNE FARNINGHAM.

The Sabbath day was ending, in village by tn
The uttered benedictiOn touched the people ten
derby,
And they rose to face the sunset IN the glowing
lighted, west,
And then fastened to their dwellings for God
blessed boon Of rest.
But they looked across the waters, and storm
was raging there;
A fierce spirit moved above thenl-the wild spiri
of the air
And it lashed and shook, and tore them, TIL the.
thundered, groaned and doomed,
And, alas for any vessel in their yawning gulf
entombed.
Very anxious were the people on that rocky coas
of Wales,
Lest the dawns of coming morrows should be tell
ing awful tales, :,
When the sea had spent its passion, and should
cast upon the shore
Bits of wreck and swollen victims, as 1t had dom
heretofore.
With the rough winds blowing round her, brave
woman strained her eyes,
And she saw along the billows a large vessel fal
and rise
Oh it did not need prophet to tell what the end
must be,
For no ship could ride in safety near that shore on
such sea.
Then the pitying people hurried from their homes
and thronged the beach.
Oh for power to cross the waters and the perish
ing to reach!
Helpless hands were rung for sorrow, tender hearts
grew cold with dread,
And the ship, urged by the tempest, to the fatal
rock shore sped.
..She has parted in the middle! Oh! the half of
her goes down!
God have mercy is His Heaven far to seek for
those who drown?"
Lo! when next the white, shocked faces looked
with terror on the sea,
Only one last clinging figure on a spar was seen
to be.
Nearer the trembling watchers came the wreck
tossed by the wave,
And the man still clung and foated, though no
power earth could save.
"COud we send him a short message? Here's a
trumpet Shout awayp'
Twas the preachers hand that took it, and he
wondered what to say
Any memory of his sermon? Firstly? Secondly?
All, no.
There was but one thing to utter in the awful hour
of woe;
So he shouted through the trumpet "Iook to Jesus !
Can you hear"
And "Aye, aye, sir~ rang the answer DER the
waters loud and clear.
Then they listened, "He is singing Jesus lover
of my soul ?"
And the winds brought back the echo, "while the
nearer waters roll;
Strange, indeed it to hear him, till the storm
of life was past"
Singing bravely from the waters, "Oh, receive my
soul at last"
He could have no other refugel "Hangs my help
less soul on thee;
Leave, oh leave me nOt'-The singer dropped at
last into the sea.
And the watchers looking homeward through their
eyes by tears made dim,
Said 'He passed to be with Jesus in the singing
of that hymn"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06
Who Pulled the Bell?
A CURIOUS EPISODE ON A SOUTHERN RAILWAY rRAI

CURIOUS EPISODE ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAIN
Quite recently conductor of the night
trains going out of Atlanta got the impression
that some one had tampered with the bell-rope
and he seemed exceedingly anxious to get his
hands ON the offender. He searched through
every in the train, until at last he pounced up
on seedy, but very quiet-looking individual
whose hat needed brushing, and whose hair needed
combing.
"Did you pull my bell-lne?"
The seedy man looked up with puzzled ex-
preston, but his cOuntenance suddenly cleared,
and he replied:
"Sit down, my friend-I will make room for you.
And so you have them strung up? 1 have often
heard that you had belle editors in this section,
but the idea of belle-line really never occurred
to me. Did L understand you to say that some
playful wretch-some hilarious william"
''What do you mean, sir?" exclaimed the con-
ductor, astonished as well as irritated. 'I asked
if you had pulled my bell line, want to know if
you jerked that rope. If you did, it won't be
healthy for you around here"
"My dear sir" rejoined the seedy individual,
81 never, even by implication, go into unhealthy
climate if can help it. I misunderstood the drift
of your remarks. Do you suppose 1 would climb
ly foI the purpose of ringing supposed bell az
the other end of the train ?"
"Well the line was pulled" said the conductor.
"No doubt, sir, no doubt. We all have our
troubles. Every profession has its vexations and
troubles. Those of conductor imagine, come
when the average passenger, with whom he scrapes
up passing acquaintance, either pulls his bell
line or has no bottle in his valise. Now sir, am
not an average passenger, and, if you will pardon
the seeming familiarity, we will adjourn to the
water cooler"
They adjourned
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06
--0----
Browns Matrimonial Method.

"Brown, don't see how it is that your girls all
marry off as soon as they get old enough, while
none of mine can marry?"
"Oh that's simple enough. 1 marry my girls
off on the buckwheat straw principle"
"But what is that principle? | never heard of it
before
''Well, used to raise good deal of buckwheat,
and it puzzled me to know how to get rid of the
straw. Nothing would eat it, and it was great
bother to me- AT last | though of a plan. l stack
ed my buckwheat straw nicely and built high
rail fence around it. My cattle of course, cOnclu-
ded that it something good, and at once tore
down the fence and began to eat the straw. Idog-
ged them away and put up tho fence a few
times but the more drove them away the more
anxious they became to eat the straw. After this
had been repeated few times the cattle determin-
ed to eat the straw, and eat it they did, every bit
of it. As l said l marry my girls off on the same
principle When young man that l don't like
begins calling on my girls encourage him in every
way l can. | tell him to come often and stay
as late as he pleases, and 1 take pains to hint to
the girls that think they'd set their caps for him.
1t works frst-ratc. He don't make many calls,
for the girls treat him coolly as they can. But
when young fellow like comes around, man
that 1 think would suit me for a son-in-law, l
don't let him make many calls before I give him
to understand that he isn't wanted around my
house. / tell the girls, too, that they shall not
have anything to do with him, and give them or
ders never to speak to him again. The plan always
works first-rate. The young folks being to pity
each other, and the next thing l know they are
engaged to be married. When 1 see that they are
determined to marry always give in and pretend
to make the best of it. That's the way I manage
it."-DuJugue Telegraph.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

Nor BAD To FIND.-A treasure amounting to
about SIS 900 in gold and silver coin of various and
ancient dates, was recently unearthed at Centre
willie Station, Missouri, on the Belleville Railroad
by the sons and heirs of Louis Gerver. The lat
ter, who was an old and wcll-knOwn farmer, died
about month ago, leaving behind him consider
able property, including two valuable farms, one
on the high bluff land near Centreville, and the
other at the foot of the hills in the rich bottom
lands Of that locality. Gerver had been a resident
of the State for great many years, and in that
time had been of the most industrious and econOm-
cal character.
1t was known that he had considerable means,
but as he had always manifested a doubt in regard
to saving banks or any kind of investments, it
was not known what he had done with his money.
Some time previous to his demise he divided a
portion of his property among his four sons, Civ
ing to each a division of his land and $4,000 in
cash. At the time of his death he was upward OF
eighty years old, and, just before breathing his
last, informed his children of a sum of money
amounting to nearly $4,000, which he had buried
on one of his farms in certain locality. After
the funeral the sons dug up the place indicated
and found the amount. Many of the coins arc
very old, and show that old Farmer Gerver mus
have been saving for over thirty years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

There is Chinese firm in San Francisco con-
sisting of seven members. They keep their money
-" u +""re are seven locks and the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

William A. Jones, foreman of the composing
room of the New Orleans Times, died last week.
Just before his death he became conscious for a
moment, and in that CLEAN, dwelling upon the
habit of his life, he suddenly exclaimed: "The
ads are all right, Sherman; lock up the forms and
let's go to press"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

"A young Baltimore man told his wife that he
had embezzled several hundred dollars of his
employers money, and she said that by close econ
omy they could save enough to refund the amount,
and thus save his credit. When they had, by hard
pinching, accumulated the required sum, the hus-
band added that to the stolen money, and eOped
with girl, he had intended to do from the first.
~ y San.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

The Indianapolis Journal reports an instance
of unparalleled parental brutality. A little girl,
three days old, and evidently suffering agonies,
was recently left clandestinely at the Orphans
Home, and had been labelled as "Mss Centennial,
born December 3D. 1876. When the child was
stripped it was discovered that both her shoulders
were burned, in fact branded with red hot iron,
probably for future recognition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

lie was mild and gentle in his manner and
did not look bit like wag. So when he enter
cd the small Office of large lumber yard and soft
ly yasked: "Haveyou all kinds of board for sale p
the proprietor replied promptly: "Yes, sir :
What sort will you have" "I want" said the
monster in disguise, ga few feet of Louisiana Re-
turning Board!" The lumberman smiled sckly
smile, and registered vow at the corner beersa
loon never to put faith in appearances again.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

-"Hcnry," said she sharply as they passed a
lonesome corner on the boulevard, "do you want
me to come out of this sleigh ride with my hat
looking as if it had been run over by an omni-
bus?" And yet he didn't seem to care.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

"A bashful young man, while out driving with
"the dearest girl in the world" the other day, had
to get out and buckle the crupper, and hestating-
y explained that "the animals hustle had come
loose"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06
JOHN F. PLUMMER,
Watch Maker and JeWeIer,
No. 81 North GaY Street.

Adjoining the Bridge, BALTIMORE.
Constantly ON hand beautiful assortment Of
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SPECTA-
CLES &C., which will be sold at the lowest cash
prices.
CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY re-
paired at the shortest notice, and warranted tC
give satisfaction. SPECTACLE GLASSES tC
suit all eyes. All work from the country prompt
ly attended to- MAY 20, '76.-1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1877-01-06

-"Have | not, my son, given you every ad
tage" "Oh, yes; but 1 couldn't think o.
& advantage of you, father"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17
MILL BRIDGE.

uACHHAS.
Eastern Rotel.-E. E. StoddRrd. Prsn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17

spring, when they should be rolled out and
placed under shed exposed to the sun, but
the casks should be shaded. Leave them
thus exposed till cold weather approaches,
when they should go into the cellar again,
and the vinegar will be very good at
this time; but if the casks are rolled out I'M
der the shed second season, the vinegar
will be extra fine. II the casks are well
painted, they may be set on scantlings dur
ing the summer in the open air, exposed to
the full force of the sun, which will produce
vinegar sooner than when under a shed, as it
is heat and air that produce the acidity.
Small pieces of wire cloth should be nailed
over the bungs of the cask to keep the flies
out, and the casks should not be quite full
when in or out of the cellar. If you have
but cask OF vinegar to make, and have a
barrel that has had vinegar in it, the "moth-
err that this cask contains will be of great
advantage in making the vinegar, dividing it
and putting half into each cask. l strongly
recommend using iron-bound casks, well
painted, as those with wooden hoops are of
ten troublesome, the hoops breaking and
causing the casks to leak.
SWEET APPLE PUDDING.-Use pint of
scaded milk, half pint of Indian meal, one
teaspoonful of salt, six sweet apples cut in
small pieces, one teacupful of finely chopped
suet, two great spoonfuls of molasses, half
teaspoonful of ginger, nutmeg or CHINA anon
whichever is most desirable, two eggs well
beaten, and half teaspoonful of soda.
Beat well together, put into pudding-mould
and boil two hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17
Rudding.

A correspondent of the Rural World who
claims to be an old hand at the business of
budding, says: "One says every intelligent
horticulturist does it so and so; we have tried
his plan, but it goes too slow, Another says
that wood should not be LETT attached
to the bud; while others bud without the
horizontal cut. One method we have prac-
ticed for forty years, with fair success, we still
adhere to. Cut across through the BARK,
then downward cut an inch and a half in
length, lift the bark carefully and insert the
bud. Then tie with bass bark. TO tie with
strips of rags as one recommends, will do
where but few binds are set; but for our pnr-
pose, we would have to rob the ragman.
This season we have some 5000 to set. With
anything like fair chance, we count on
ninety per cent. to grow. The taking out of
the wood is useless labor, and even often tears
the germ out with it.; and as to the cutting
out Of the bud, so described by the doctor,
and cut similar one out of the tree, the bud
must be held to tie it. l often cut five buds.
have four of them between my lips, set all
of them, then tie, thus saving the trouble of
laying down the knife and picking up again.
Old as am L can bud 1000 in day, and tie
mySelf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17
NO Let.

the western central part of the city fine suit Of
Il rooms nicely furnished, may be Secured nv adj
dressing with references, - 49,
oc15dtf so Press oface
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17

DAMARHSC0TTA MILLS.
amoset House, Trask Bros. PropriefO RS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17
THE PRESS.
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Eattening PouInry.

A letter on this subject by Henry Eliot,
Washington Co., Ohio, furnishes some very
interesting items in relatiog to the examining
process practised by French and English
feeders in this country, who go on the prin-
ciple of giving fowls not only all the food
they woeld naturally eat, but forcing an
extra amount, which makes them dull and
sleepy, and thus increases the tendency to
fatten. The feeders especially esteem
buckwheat for this purpose; also employ oats
and corn meal mixing it rather stiff, and rcll
it into what is termed ''crams"- i. e., mas
ses two inches long, of the thickness of a
mans little finger. The Grams, dipped into
milk and water, are pushed in to the mouth
and throat of the fowl until the crop is full,
the operation being repeated two or three
times day.
In raising poultry for the table, the far
mer, says Mr.. Eliot, should not forget that
the chicken should be kept growing from the
time they are Matched, or their frame work
becomes stunted aud fixed. and prevents
their afterwards obtaining large size. The
best food after chickens are put no in fatten-
ing coops, is oats or corn meal, mixed with
scalded milk or water; the writer adds low
grade of flour, baked and wet little. AS
soon as his fowls are sufficiently fat, they
are killed at once, before the flesh becomes
hard and coarse, they are not fed the last
day, as food in the crop and intestines fer
ments and detracts from the flavor of the
meat:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-10-17

CORNISH.
Cornish House, M. B. Davis, Proprietor