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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
For the Bulletin.
The Peak Of Teneriffe and the Raining
Tree.
FOR THE CHILDREN.

The Raining tree!" exclaims my
reader, what sort of tree is that?'
You have heard of the Canary Isles
on the northwest coast of Africa, and of
the famous Peak of Teneriffe, more than
twelve thousand feet, or two miles and
third above the level of the sea. The
summit of this volcanic mountain is
covered with snow for large portion of
the year, and hence it's name, from ten
er, which in the native language signi-
fes snow. and eff, hill. But in the
other parts Of these islands the climate
is warm; and grapes grow in abundance,
from which wine of very agreeable
flavor is made, and urpet Canary birds,
or their ancestors, were brought origin
ally from these islands.
One of the largest Of the group is
called Ferro, which means iron, and it
has received this name on account of
its iron-bound soil, through which no
river or stream flows, not even a rivulet
or creek 1t has also very few wells,
and the water in them is very poor and
scanty; yet there are many families of
men, women and children who live on
this island, and love it because it is their
home and they were born there Now,
what do you suppose they do for water
to drink and cook with? In the center
of this island grows large, beautiful
tree, with long, narrow, pointed leaves,
that continue green all the year round.
The branches of this tree are covered
with clouds that are seldom dispelled,
but which keep dripping with moisture,
and there falls continually from their
sharp, pointed ends very clear water, in
such abundance that the cisterns placed
around the tree are never empty. Hith-
er comes the dainty housewife, in the
picturesque hat of her own plating, and
her bright-hued garb, gay as Joseph's
coat of many colors, to bear away the
sparkling fluid in buckets poised lightly
on either shoulder, while 1.-THE willow
holds them in place. From the same
abundant source the tired husbandman
slakes his thirst and supplies his beast,
as they return from their MONDAY
meal; and the group cf children, with
their wooden cups or bowls, find here,
always awaiting them, the draught that
cheers and refreshcs, but does not ine-
briate.
What a wonderful provision of nature
is this Raining Tree, without which that
beautiful island would be unfit for hab-
itation; or rather, how plainly its exist
ence evinces the ever-watchful care of
our Heavenly Father, for we must re-
member that natures laws are Gods
laws, framed by Him for wise purposes,
and made always to subserve His de-
signs of infinite wisdom and mercy. In
sending down the shower of rain to re-
fresh the thirsty soil and cause the
earth to bring forth abundant crops for
man and beast, the Creator is only car
rying out natures laws, yet the refresh
ing rain is really and truly His precious
gift to His children, just as much as
your food and clothes and books, are
the gift of loving parents. r. W. G.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

Aunt i. was trying to persuade little
Eddy to retire at sundown. "You see,
my dear, how the little chickens retire
at that time" Yes, Aunty," replied
Eddy, 'but the old hen always goes
with them
He who has no knowledge of things
will not be helped by knowledge OF
.. words.-Luther.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Varieties.

What is the best government? That
which teaches us to govern ourselves
Gothe.
Everything, even piety, is dangerous
in man without judgment.-Stanis-
ldus.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

When we are young we waste great
deal of time in imagining what we will
do when we grow older, and when We
are old we waste an equal amount of
time in wondering why we waited SO
long before we began to do anything.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

NoTE.-No tardinesses were excused
except in rooms two and five. west side,
and room four, east side. The whole
number of tardinesses in those rooms,
taken in the above order. were l. and
8, respectjye|y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

Science Made Easy-Friend to scien-
ti6c authority: Doctor, how is a man
to tell mushroom from toadstool? +"
Scientific authority: by eating it. II
you live, it is mushroom; if you die,
it is a t0adstool.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

The Worcester Press says there Is
some sort of reason in Rhode Islands
opposition to the silver dollar of our
daddies. The coin takes up room..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Applying the Sermon.
Harper's Magazine.

The Rev. Mr. -. of the Unitarian
church in a neighboring State, preached
sermon few Sundays since on the
importance Of saying No and in the
course of 1t dwclt impressiyely on the
moral courage required to use that mon.
osyllable at the right time After the
sermon collection was taken for a very
deserving charity. When the congrega-
tion was dismissed, a certain newspaper
man waylaid the pastor in the vestibule,
and seizing him by the hand thanked
him effusively for the sermon-one of
the most effective he had ever heard
The pastor modestly replied: Il am
glad you think so, but cannot see why
you should"
why replied he of the newspaper,
when | went into the church was full
ly determined to give five dollars to that
charity, but your sermon impressed me
so deeply that found courage to resist
the temptation, and let the plate-passer
go by with an emphatic MOI
'HUMBUG 1t was only the other
day that | read, in the catalogue of a
popular normal school. that the faculty,
by its superior system of teaching, was
able to give students more compre-
hensive knowledge Of the classics in
one year than our colleges give in four.
Now l say, '.Ratly," l don't beliere it. l
believe that Plato was right when he
wrote, There is no royal road to Geom-
etry," and these institutions of learning
which claim to lead students up the cas-
lest kind of grade, and in so short a
time, directly to the pinnacle of the
hill of science, are ''humbugs." l do
not believe the limitations of time can
be disregarded in education; and he who
attempts to delude the public mind with
such sophistries commits great crime
against the good cause, and deserves the
severest censure. l am full believer
in genuine progress, but | do not be-
lieve that, with all our modern improve
ments, we have reached, or ever will
reach, period when an education that
is worth the name can be acquired with
out ample time and hard work.-Com.
to Spiceland Reporter.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

The best farmer is the farmer who
cultiyates himself.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
INSURANCE., &C.
FRANK l., JACOBS

FRANK l.. JACOBS,
INSURANCE AGENT AND AUCTIONEER
l. Represents old and reliable companies.
Will cry sales on property of any description
Terms moderate. Office at w. u Telegraph
Office, Main ST., Independence.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
HOUSE & WILSON,
MRS, DIR, HETsEY EGGLEsTON,

MRS. DIR. BETSEY EGGLESTON,
CEDAR RAPIDS, Bevers Bank Block, Com
~ mercial-st. This lady has acquired very
wide reputation. She doctors all diseases; she
examines her patients and explains their dis
ease solely from the circulation of the blood.
All are cordially invited to call and see her.
Consultation free. She will remain in this place
several months.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

SUCCESSOR TO j. S. wOODWARD)
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COLLECTION
n Agent Office over Tabor & Sons Drug
Store IndependenCc, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
FRANK ID, JACKSON
o. NJ. GILLETI

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Special attention given to Collections. Of
flee over Chicago Clothing House.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
ATTORNEYS.
III. w. HOLMAN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, INDEPENDENCE,
n Iowa. Office over A. II. Franks Restau-
rant, Main St.
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OWNERS
Attention.

Messrs. F. Armant & Co., Gen
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description will be filed with E. Monta.
gne. at Abbeville. sole agent of Messrs,
F. Armant and Go. for Vermilion parish.
In case no sale is effected the parties
will not be indebted under any manner
nor form to Messrs. F. Armant and Co.
and in case of sale a moderate commits
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Mr.. Armant of the above firm, will pro-
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distribution of the above pamphlets 10 be
at 100, 900 copies and will there deliver a
series of oral explanations or lectures on
IL Garden Parishes: Vermilion, La
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Iberia, St. Mary.
For further particulars apply at earli-
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As the time approaches for the
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everywhere, that it is again q candidate
for their consideration and SUPPORT
Upon its record for the past ten years it
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The Daily Sun is a four page-sheet of
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The Sunday edition of the Sun ia an
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Who does not know the Weekly Sun ?
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Read This Twice.

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contains No Continued Stories, s
Large Pages, 48 Columns of
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Matter every week, together with
articles from the pens of such
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BRIDGE, MARK TWAIN, &c.
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on receipt of only SO CENTS.
"THE PEOPLES LEDGER" is an
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Address,
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No. Il School ST., Boston
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The Confederate Soldiers Return,

The Confederate SotdaerS ft4Tn,
or the Lost Cause.
The Confederate soldiers re-
turn, or the LOST CAUsE-A mag
niicent picture, beautiful in design
and artistic in execution. II rep
rcsents a Confederate soldier after
the wal returning to his home,
which he finds ruined by shot and
shell, looking lonely and deso]ate.
In front of the ruined cottage,
telling a sad tale of the miseries
Of war, are two graves with rude
crosses, on one of which some
friendly hand has hung a garland.
The graves are overhuDg by a
weeping willow, in the shadow Of
which stands the returned soldier
with bowed head, as if thinking of
the past. To the right the calm
river and rising moon indicate
peace and rest. The stars seen
through trees represent the South
ern Cross, draped over the graves,
an emblem of the Confederate flag
as we'll as a harbinger Of brighter
days to come.
The flood of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees and
rejecting on the peaceful river
adds to the sentiment and beauty
of the scene and its surroundings.
No description Of this gem Of art
will do it justice-it must be seen.
1t is a picture that will touch every
southern heart and should find a
place in every southern home. 1t
is 14xl8 inches in size, on heavy
plate paper. One copy will be
sent by mail, in pasteboard roller
to any address, postpaid, on re-
ceipt of Is cent three copies for
60 cent or six for slim currency
or postage stamps. Agents want
ed everywhere, to sell this and a
variety Of other popular cheap
pictures. No money required until
they are sold. No trouble to sell
them. Send stamp for our catalogue
and terms.
Address, A. GREGAR e. Co. Pub
fishers.
1913 Market St., Chattanooga,
TIM.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-25
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician retired from active
practice, having had placed in his hands
by an East Indian missionary the formula
OF a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all
Throat and Lung affections, also a posi-
tive and radical cure for General Debility
and all nervous complaints, after having
thoroughly tested it's wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases. feels it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free Of
charge, to all who desire it, with full d.
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address with stamp naming this
paper, DR.. J. c. STONE, A North Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.-Nov. ly.
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MOBLEY & co. j. NJ. ROBINSON.
NEW ORLEAWS
Lightning Rod Works
find General Factory Agency,
Reorgani1ed
j. MI. Robinson,

of florida General agent.
Formerly of Savannah Lightning
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 20 years experience in this
Branch Of Business,
Manufacturers, Mventors, importers
and Dealers IN all Kinds of
LIGHTNING. RODS AND
LIGHTNING ROD NATE \
RAILS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house of the
kind in South western Country.
"Robinson's Silver Cables" a
speciality. These Gables are con-
tinuous, having no joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder Of this
year, through the western and
northern parishes Of Louisiana,
represented by its gentIemanly
statesmen Messrs. E. e. Anding, of
La +; S. w. Greene. Of Miss E. G..
Pritchard, Of S. c., G. G. Plitch-
ard, offs. G and j. NJ. Robinson,
of Fla. This Company puts up
the Silver Gables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
Skillful workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Ofice,293 St. Charles St., cor.
Calliope. june 23-6m.
New Orleans.
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BISHOPS OF THE NJ. E. CHURCH,
SOUTH" a Steel Engraving of
Bishops Paine, Pierce, Wightman,
kavanaugh, Doggett, McTyiere,
Marvin and Keener; size for franz
ing 1920 inches, price 81; also
separate engraving Of Bishop
Marvin for framing. l1x.4 inches.
price 50 cents. AGENTS WAN.
TED everywhere to sell these
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named for sample copy Of either
or both, with terms to agents.
Address, THE ADVOCATE PUBLISH
ING HOUSE, st. Louis. Mo.
febl6'7S
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This unrivaled Magazine will
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January, 1877, and as heretofore,
full of new literary, entertaining
and useful subjects to which it is
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With each number will be given
a superb colored cabinet picture
worth the whole cost of the Maya
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Armory 8 Principal Office,
H1ON, N. Y.

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Y. S. Machines.
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Machines and Arms.
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Sewing Machines and Arms.
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Masonic Temple), Sewing Ma
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St., Sewing Machines and Arms.
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FITS EPILEPSY
s SICKNESS

PERMANENTLY CURED-NO Buf
BUGGY ONE MONTHS UsAGE0
DR.. GoULARD's CELEBRATED y
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As DR.. Goulard is the only physiciaaD
has ever made this disease q specials
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yeu all money expended. All eufsto,
should give these powders an carly y II
and be convinced of their caraHo
powers.
Xrice, for large box, $500, or 49,
for $1,000, sent by mail to any pa1s
the united Stairs or Canada on recsI
of price, or by express. Q. Cd. Addls
ASH & ROBBlNS
$50 Fulton street, Brooklyn, n. 3
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-25

F @ R S L E.
A FINE RESIDENCE IN THE
TOWN OF ABBEVILLE.
The following described proper.
ty is offered for sale : Lot No. l
Of Boet's portion in the town of
Abbeville, measuring "A feet 9
inches front on Bayou Vermilion,
with the depth to Rue des Beaux
Arts, say Is feet Z inches. Part
of Lot No. 2, measuring SO feet 5
inches in front Oh Rue des Beaux
Arts, by 255 feet, more or less, as
to width and debth. Also all the
buildings and improvements stu
ated thereon, consisting of large
DWELLING HOUSE having 4
large rooms and a pantry, also a
Kitchen and one large Building
formerly used as a blacksmith
shop. Said property is free from
all encumbrances.
For Terms and Conditions, ap.
ply to F. Feray, at this Office, or
on the premises.
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Consumption
Positively Cured.

All sufferers from this disease that y
annious TO be cured should try Dr.. RD
NER's CELEBRATED CoNsuMPTIvE PowDkk
These Powders are the only preparat4a
known that will cure Consumption and
diseases of the Throat and Lungs-indaA
so strong is our faith in them, aud alse =
convince you that they are no hunbse
w will forward to evero sufferer, BY ~
aost paid, q free trial box.
We don't want your money until -
aue perfect satisfied Of their curative ~
ers. 1t your life is worth saving, dt1f|
delay in giving these Powders . trial Z
they will surely cure you.
Price, for large box, $500, sent to IN
part of the united States or CauadA
mail, on receipt OF price, Address,
ASH & ROBBlNSs |
$50 Fulton st., Brooklyn, 7. I|
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-25
REMINGTON
Sewing Machines.

No Machine has sprung so ra.
pidly into favor as possessing just
the qualities needed in a family
Machine-namely LIGHT RUN
MING, SMOOTH, NoIsELEss, RAPID,
DURABLE, with perfect Lock
STITCH.
Within the past year important
Improvements have been added
and no trouble will be spared in
keeping the REMINGTON a head OF
all competitors.
A-n<, VTrnn<nL 80 III un~cunio