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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
NUMBER 1881.

The only way tew git the exact fte-
him, let him hit you with his javelin.
and you will be willing to testify in
court that snmboddy run one-tined
pitch-fork inter yer; and as for grit.
will state for the informashun ov those
who havn't had a chance tew lay In
their vermin wisdum as RELY az hav,
that one single bee who feels well will
break up large camp meeting!
What the bees do for amusement liz
another question i kant answer, but
some ov the best read and heavyest
thinkers amung naturalists say that
they hav target excursions and heave
their javelins at the mark; but don't
imbibe this assurshun raw, for never
knu emmy boldly, 80 bitter at heart AZ
the bees are, to waste blow.
There is one thing that bee does, 1
will give him credit for on mi books
he alwas attends tew his own bizzness,
and won't allow any boldly else tew at
tend tew il, and what he duz well, you
never see him altering emmy thing. il
they make any mistakes 1t is after dark
and IL amt seen.
II bees made haff az menny blunders
az the men do, even with their javelins
every body would laff at them.
In ending oph this essa, will cum
tew a stop by concluding that il the
bees waz little more pensive, and not
so darned peremptory with their jave-
Inns, they might be guilty of less wis
DUN. but more charity. But You kant
alter bug nature without splicing it for
anything else, emmy more than you
kan an elephants egg.-[Josh Billings.
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LENT.
Written By GEoHsE HkKBKHr. about A. d.,
1925.

Welcome dear feast OF Lent who loves uol
thee.
He loves not Temperance, or Authority,
But Is composed OF passion,
The Scriptures bid US fast; the Church says,
now;
Give 10 thy Mother what thou wouldst allow
To every Corporation.
The humble soul composed of love and fear.
Begins at home, and lays the burden there,
When doctrines disagree:
He saws, In things which use hath justly got,
i am scandal TO the Church, and not
The Church Is so 10 me.
True Christians should be glad OF an occasion
To use their temperance, seeking no evasion,
When good Is seasonable;
Unless Authority, which shsuld Increase
The obligation in MS, make II less,
And Power Itself disable.
Besides the cleanness OF sweet abstinence,
Quick thoughts and motions at small ex-
A face not fearing light:
Whereas la fullness there are sluttish fumes.
Sour exhalatlons, and dishonest rheums,
Reyenging the delight.
Then those same pendant profits, which the
spring
And Easter intimate, enlarge the thing,
And goodness OF the deed.
Neither ought other men's abuse Of Lent
Spoil the good use; lest by that argument
We forfeit all our creed.
It's true We cannot reach Christ's fortieth
day;
Yet 10 90 part OF that religious way
Is better than TO rest
We cannot reach our Saviour's purity;
Yet we are bid. "Be holy even As He."
In both let's do our best.
Who gocth In the way which Christ hath gone.
Is much more sure 10 meet with Him, than
one
That trayellsth by-ways.
Perhaps my God, though He be far before.
May turn, and take me by the hand, and more,
May strengthen my decays
Yet Lord, instruct us TO improve our fast
BY starving sin, aud taking such repast
As may our faults control
That every man may revel at his door,
Not In his parlor; banqucting the poor
And among those, his soul.
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One more "ssewart Heir.

A young man, who looked ns thong
he had just stepped out Of Virgil's B.
colics so antique and rural was his q
pect, stood before His Honor, at u
Washington Place Police Court yestei
day.
"You are charged with disorder:
conduct" said the Court.
al was only after my rights" sal
the prisoner.
"How is that?"
"I was arrested last night, sir, as
was trying to enter the house OF n
| late father, A. Il. Stewart. / was sto
en- when an infant from my father
house and have just returned to Il.
home of my childhood"
"Send him to the Commissioners
Charities and Correction" said II
Honor, in an undertone.
A reporter of the World sought al
obtained n few moments conversatio
with the claimant. To the question u
to his place of residence, he replied:
"I live in Lee township, Calhon
county, Mich"
"By what name were you know
there?"
"Milton Church.
"How did you discover that 70
were a son of Mr.. Stewart"
"a man by the name of John CamT
bell told me that / had been stole
from A. T.Stewart's house in New Yor
when was a child"
"Have you any brothers or sisters!
ooh, yes, sir; / have both"
"You say you came to New York
claim your kinship to Mr.. Stewart?'
al did, and 1 have been treate'
shamefully. 1 first went to the stor.
and they kicked me out. then wen
to the house and they kicked me ont
but / went again last night, and tw,
policemen came and arrested me-"
"Have any Of your family ever beel
in an insane asylum"
''No sir"
"You have been in one?"
Eyes, sir; but got out. II was i
Kalamazoo, and i got out, and IL
here now. I'm A. T. Stewards son
and I'll kill the man that says I'm not
Don't you think I'm A. T. Stewart
| SOM"
Certainly, certainly" said the rt
porter; "but you must excuse me now
as have urgent business, and haven
time to stay."-tNew York World.
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The Nichols, Government.

Az old resilient of New Orleans
writes TO the Inter-Ocean describing
some OF the annoyances and persecH-
tions incident to maintaining the
status quo in that city. He tells
how the bogus Criminal Court, pre-
sided over by Nichols appointee,
conducts business. On one occasion
a burglary case was 10 be tried, and
the special police made raid on the
passers-by, surrounded persons on the
way TO take trains that were TO leave
in a few minutes, steamboat captains
whose boats were ready 10 leave the
landing, people who had just arrived
in the city en- route to hotels for din
ner. and hurried oil without explans-
ton into the court room and held
them as prisoners. They we're in
formed ia due time that they were
wan,eL 10 serve on jury. One dem
ocrat who voted for Nichols swore he
! was no. Of age, aud another that he
was not n citizen. These were ex-
cused. A Republican who respect.
fully questioned the legality OF the
court was sentenced 70 forty-eighi
hours imprisonment 10 the parish
prison. The prosecuting attorney de-
clined 10 60 on with the case, and
he was sentenced 10 forty-eight honrs
in Jail. A successor was appointed,
and he declined 10 proceed. He was
also sentenced 10 imprisonment FL.
nally tho trial proceeded, the two law
ycrs purging themselves OF contempt.
The correspondent details numerous
nettv outraocs. and adds "In these
dark days 20 Southern Republicans i
IL a pleasure 10 drink encouragement
from your columna,"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
CHOIR MUSIC.

From the Oberlln Weekly News.
1t is a treat to listen TO the music OF
our church choirs. There are but few
in the land as large and as full OF Sc
lect and rich voices trained under
skillful masters; few in which the
members are as fully in accord with
the sentiment they sing and enter no
heartily into that branch OF Gods wor-
ship. We do not remember when we
more appreciated their excellence than
last Sabbath morning at the Second
Congregational Church. The rule oi
the baton was perfect, and the volun-
tary was rendered with such power and
feeling, and so enchained the audience
that when Mrs. Rice took up the solo,
20 Son Of Righteousness. divine.
On me thy beams Of morcy shine"
every heart was in full sympathy, and
many tear glistencd in eyes not used
to weeping.
What an invaluable aid to q minister
is such choir. and especially in times
OF revival. But how important that
every member OF n choir shonld be m
earnest Christian, for no branch oi
service can be rendered more effective
in moving the heart, aud yet how far
short OF it's real mission must il be il
rendered by the backslider or the un'
lever.
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WHAT IS VEGETINE!

IL u a compound extracted from barks, roots
and herbs. IL Ia natures Remedy, IL II perfect,
harmless from any bad effect upon the system.
IL Is nourishing and strengthening. 10 acts al
rectly upon the blood. IL quiets the nervous sys-
tenn. IL gives you good swee sleep at night. IL
is q great panacea for our aged fathers and moth
ers, for IL gives them strength, quiets their
nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep
as has been proved by many an aged person. II
Ia the great Blood Purifier. IL Ia a soothing
cured thousands. IL In very pleasant 20 take;
every child likes t. IL relieves and all dis
eases originating from impure blood. Try the
vEGETINE. Give II a fair trial for your COM
plants; then you will say to your friend, neigh
bor and acquaintance, 'Try IL; II has cured me" !"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
Professor Collier. Lecture.

From the Lincoln Daily Globe.
The lecture OF Prof. Collier at the
Opera House last night, was deliverd
before the largest audience, probably.
that ever assembled in Lincoln. IL
fully corroborated the testimonials
presented 10 the board Of regents prior
to the choice OF the professor to the
chair OF chemistry aud physics in the
university. which placed him In the
front rank among the American scien-
lists OF the day. The discourse show
ed the speaker te be as familiar with
all tue branches Of his subject. Light
aud Heat, so far as the same has been
developed by the wonderful revelations
OF modern research, as is the most
profound divine with scripture texts
A large number Of difficult experiments
and demonstrations, illustrating in a
striking manner some Of the more
prominent generalizltions concerning
the correlation and conservation of the
forces under consideration and Of their
effect upon the molecular arrangement
OF solid in condescent and gaseous
bodies, and also OF the composition Of
the colors aud heating properties OF
b.ncos 80 Nch No lfoctiCni iiluctIhtiOus
Of the application Of scientific theo-
ries TO, and their bearing upon, me-
chanio arts and industries, we're pro.
duced with the most unerring pre-
cision and neatness. The immense
audience was held, as IL spell-bonnd.
for two hours, and at the conclusion
OF an elegant peroration left the hall
with the feeling that the same time
could not have been better or more
pro6tably spent elsewhere, and that
lecture OF twice the length would
have proven too short TO be tiresome
A second lecture in the course viii
be delivered on Wednesday evening o.
next week when those who desire .
seat will do well 10 select In advance
We regret the lack Of space and tim,
and we may as well confess, OF scietifi,
attainments also, TO give the lectpyl
the extended notice and review il de
J serves,
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Eritx,s Troubles.

Fritz has had more trouble with his
neighbor. This time he determined to
appeal to the majesty Of the law, and
accordingly consulted leading gentle
man.
"How vas dose tings?" he said.
"Vell, q vallare's got garden. und der
vallare's got some shickens eat EN- up.
Don't you got some law for dot?"
"Some ones chickens have been des-
troying your garden?" asked the law
yer.
STRAW in mine garden? Nein, il
vas vegetables"
"And the chickens committed depre.
dations on them?"
"Ish dot so2" asked Fritz in aston
ishment.
"And you want to sue him for dam.
ages" continued the lawyer.
"Yaas. Gott for tamages, und der
gabbages, und der lettuges?"
'fDid yon Modify him 10 keep hi.
chickens off?"
"Yaas, 1 deed modify him."
"And what did he say?"
"He Modify me to go to haal, und
wipe mine shin off down mine vest"
And ne refused 10 comply with your
Just demand?"
"Hey?"
"He allowed his chickens TO run
large?"
"Yaas. Some vas large und som
vas leedle vellares, but dey vos scratc
mine garden more as der sefen dime =.
idch."
"Weil, you want to sue him?"
"Yas, / want to sue him to make vo'
blank fence up sixteen feed his hour
all aroundt, vot der dam shicken
don'd got ofer."
The lawyer informed him that b
could not compel him to build such
fence, and Fritz left in a rage, exclain.
ing:
Next summer time raise me shicl
ems too, you bate! raise fdin shicl
ems. by tamil Wipe of your We.
down.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
Keep Your trouble. sacred.

A worthy wife of forty years stand
ing, and whose life was not made up
OF sunshine and peace, gave the follow
ing sensible advice to a married pair OF
her acquaintance. The advice is SO
good aud so we'll suited TO all married
people as we'll as those who intend en-
tering that state, that we here publish
IL for the benefit Of such persons:
Preserve sacredly the privacies Of
your own house. your married state,
and your heart. Let no father or
mother, sister or brother, ever presume
to come between you two, or TO share
the Joys and the sorrows that belong
TO you two alone. With Gods help,
build your own quiet world, not allow
ing your dearest earthly friend 10 be
the confident of aaght that concerns
your domestic peace. Let moments OF
alienation. IL they occur, be healed at
once. Nevcr-no-never speak OF it
outside; but 10 each other confess, aud
all will come ont right. Never let the
morrow's sun still find you at variance.
Review and renew your vow; IL will do
you good, aud thereby your souls will
grow together, cemented in that love
which is stronger than death, and you
will become truly one"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
LETTER 3si YEARS OLD.
original Manuscripts or Martin Iu-
ther, the Great Heformer, I'm Pos
session OF Frederick Lauer.

From the Reading (Pa) Times.
Frederick Lauer. Esq, has at pres
ent in his possession an original man
uscript letter OF the great reformer,
Martin Luther, dated in the year 1912.
The letter is written on half-sheet
paper, note SIZE, and is in a well pre-
served condition. The manuscript is
legible, and the signature, "Mart.
Luther, D." is written in a good bold
hand. There is no doubt as to the
authenticity OF this letter, written in
the dialect OF the German language
current during the sixteenth century.
The signature and chirography has
been compared with other manuscripts
of DIR. Martin Luther still in existence,
and found TO be an exact resemblance.
The letter is the property of John G..
Lange, OF Richmond, Va, and was
sent to Mr.. Lauer by that gentleman.
in the hope that a purchaser for it
might be found at the Centennial
Mr.. Lange came in possession OF the
letter by accident. A number OF years
ago he had sent to him an old German
book, which it was represented had at
one time been the property of DIR.
Martin Luther. The book was printed
some time during the sixteenth centu-
~, and il bore the appearance OF not
having been opened for couple of
hundred years. Concealed among the
leaves Of the book was found this let
ter which is now so highly priced. The
letter is a brief dissertation on the
llsth Psalm and contains thoughts
similar to those found in the Hymn
of the Reformation, and il is believed
that the inditing OF this letter first led
to the composition Of that famous
hymn. The letter contains expressions
which now sound exceedingly curious,
in the present refined condition Of the
German language. The writing is neat
and concise, although difficult to read,
except to thorough student Of Ger
man, in consequence OF abbreviation.
aud singular terms used. The age OF
the letter, 33i years. and i's excellent
ftnte OF preservatinu rive i great value,
and il will no douh' at ltely find an
eager purchaser ia same collector of
curiosities of this kind.
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quite $1,000, and was paid from the
Emigration fund. My first thought
was to sell the book at its cost, but the
ward deemed II beet TO distribute Il
gratuitonsly. believing ii would pay us
back an hundred fold in calling atten-
tion 10 our natural wealth, and in in
ducing emigration. Yours.
JOHN j. BAGLEY.
February l, 1877.
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Tho Hon. q. NJ. Croswell. Governor

lhc hon. Z. VI tfOcNeil' boNcEnoT;
DEAR SIR--In submitting the annex
ed report Of the Centennial Board aud
their officers, / desire 10 say personally
in regard TO the debt created, that il
was with the greatest reluctance that 1
consented 10 10, but / saw after my
visit TO Philadelphia before the open
ipg, that il must inevitably occur, as
we we're called upon to do so many
things that We bad not looked for, and
felt that the State would be disgraced
il, after. having begun our work. we
should fail TO carry IL through 10 q
successful ending. i did not. dare TO
say we should stop expenditure, clote
our exhibit and return home. For
these reasons, Fadvanced largely from
my own means, and for these reasons |
desire your approval and that Of the
Legislature. The opportunity offered
by the exhibition 10 distribute 10
strangers from our own land and from
abroad useful information regarding
our State induced me with the appro-
val Of the Board) 10 direct compila-
ton in pamphlet form, containing very
full Information regarding our re-
sources, lands, products, climate. in
situations, etc. Ten thousand copies
we're p1iatsd, nine Thousand Of which
were distributed mt Philadelphia, two
thousand of them going 20 foreign
lands.
have had letters asking for them
from nearly every State and Territory
In the Union. The total eost was aoI
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-02-20
For stoInachs Out of Order

No medicine VII 30 enectnally improve the
tole Of the stOmarh A. these ptis, they remove
all acidity occGsioued either by intcmpcrance OF
Improper diet. They reach the liver and reduce
u 20 ahealthy action; they are wonderfully en-
cacious IN cases 81 spasm--in fact they never fAl
In curing all disorders of the liver aud stomach
HOLLOwAYS PILLS are the best known IN
the world for the following diseases: Ague, Asth.
ma Billions Complaints, Blofches on the skin
terry. Erysipelas, Female Irregularities Fevers VI
sil kinds. Fits. Gvut, Headache, Indigestion, In
fampstion, Jsundice, Liver Complaints, Ium
Dago, Piles, rheumatism. Retention Of Urine
scTOiula OF Kings E,t. Sore Throat, Stone ant
Gravel Tic-DOuloureaux. TumOrs, Ulcers
Worms OF all kinds. Weakness from any cause
nf.ss
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a Connecticut Mad Dog story.

The friends of ex-policeman John
Holden, who, since he left Hartford,
las resided in Palmer, Mass, will be
interested to hear Of an adventure of
his with a mad dog. 1t happened last
week, while Mr.. Holden's wife was
visiting her friends in this city. and il
came near proving a tragedy in which
he and his little boy-one or both
would have figured as the victim.
Knowing that mad dog was at large,
and that he had bitten other dogs, Mr..
Holden was not willing to let his little
boy go to school alone and went with
him. On the way he saw the dog COM
ing on q run, and foaming and snap
ping as he came. being unarmed even
with stick, and remembering that
mad dogs are said TO keep right on
and not turn aside "a great error, Mr..
Holden ran with his boy into a lane or
passage off the main road, hoping the
rabid animal would keep the road. In
this he was mistaken. The dog rush
ed after them, determined to bite. 1t
was a perilous moment and the issue
was probably life or death-and there
was not n moment to lose. Placing
his boy behind him, Mr.. Holden reso-
lutely awaited the onset of the rabid
creature. Just as the dog, foaming
aud gnashing his teeth, was in the very
act OF springing upon him, Mr.. Hold
en, by vigorous and well directed
blow Of his naked fist, given at the
right critical second of time, and
planted well in the side of the head,
laid the furious creature senseless al
his feet. Neighbors, armed with wea.
pons, soon arrived and the dog was
dispatched.
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Reliable Evidence.

The following unsolicited testimonial from
Rev. q. Il. Walker, formerly pastor Of Bowdoin
Square Church, Boston, and At present settled IN
Providence II. l.. must be deemed as reliable
evidence. No one should fail 20 observe that
this testimonial IL the result OF two years expsr-
fence In the use OF YEGETINE In the Rev. Mr..
Walkers family, who now pronounce II invalua-
ble:
PROVIDENCE, X. l.. is4 Transit street.
II. II. STEVENS, ESQ:
feel bound 10 expresses with my signature the
high value place upon your vEGEfINE. My
family have used IL for the last two years. In
nervous debility 10 Is invaluable, and ! recon-
mend II % all who may need an inyigorating
renoyating tonic. q. T. WALKER
Formerly Pastor OF Bowdoin square Church,
Boston.
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Eastward Trains

Traius are run by Chicago time, which Is ~
minutes slower than Detroit and Cleveland time.
All trains run daily, except sundays.
COSSECuoSS.-Cluse connections made al p
SLANT, with NJ G. Il. X. for all points east and
west. At Manchester, with jackson Branch of
/. :. & NJ. \. X. X. At lllllsdale; with L. :. NJ.
.. II. II. At Bankers, with IT. W }. :. X. IT,,
for points north and south.
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HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
Invariably cure the following diseases:
Disorder Of the Kidneys.

In all diseases affecting these organs, whether
they secrete too much or too little water; or
whether they he affiictesl by stone OF gravel, or
with acbes aud pains settled vi the lOins over the
regions Of the Kidneys, these Pills should he ta-
ken according 10 the printed directions, and the
Ointment should lie well rubbed into the small OF
the back at bed time. This treatment will give
almost immediate relief when all other means
have failed.
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NRuRALsu. u.--Neuralgia in the faces
and heads Of women is largely on the
increase, as compared with the number
of instances of the disease among men,
and this ia believed TO be due TO the
inferior protection afforded by tho
mode in which women now cover their
heads. II is not only one OF the most
common OF feminine maladies, but one
Of the most painful and difficult Of
treatment. II is also q cause OF much
mertal depression, and Ia regarded by
physicians as leading more often to
habits of intemperAnos among women
than any ether diseeeA
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MARK THESE FACTS.
RoLLOWAY'S PILLS,

81 had no appetite; Hollowsy's Pills gave me q
hearty one"
"lour Pills are maryelous.-
81 send for another box, and keep Them In the
house,
cdr. Holloway has cured my headache that was
chronic"
"I gave one Of your Pills 10 my babe for chole-
IN mOrbus. The dear little thing got well In .
day.
any nausea OF morning u now cnrei
"lOur box OF Holoways Ointment cured me
Of noises In the head. / rubhed some ~ your
Ointment behind the ears and the noise has left >
send me two boxes; ! want one for q poor
family"
81 enclose dollar; your price Is p cents, but
the medicine 10 me IL worth dollar"
"Send me I've boxes of your Pills"
"Iet me have three boxes of your Pills by re
turn mall, for Chills and FeveT.h
have over 20O such testimonials a. these, hut
want VI space cOmpels Inc 10 conclude.
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None are genuine uuless the signature % =.
IisyDOcs, a. sgeut for the United states. sur.
rounds each box of Pulls. and Ointment
handsome reward viii be given % any one ren.
terne such Information a. may lead 20 the de.
lection OF sny party or parties counierfeiting the
medicines or vending the same, knowins them
10 be spurious.
'.'sold al the manufactory Of Professor Hor-
LovAy Co, New York. anil by all respectable
dru ygists and dealers In medicine throughout
the civilized word, In boxes a. Ss cents. - cent
and 81 each.
ss There is considerable saving by taking ~.
larger sizes.
NJ B.-Directlons for the guidance of patient,
In even disorder are afnxed 10 each boz.
office, ti2 Liberty street, New York
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