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, 1878-03-02

Mr.. George M. Norman, of
Newport. r. l., has recently
been awarded the contract to
furnish the city of San Francis
co with a supply of pure water,
and he will commence to con-
struct the necessary works at
an early date. The water will
be conveyed to the city from the
Blue Lakes, distance of nearly
one hundred and twenty-five
miles. There are three of these
lakes, the highest Of them hav-
ing an altitude of nearly nine
thousand feet above the level of
the sea, and an area of23O acres.
The second is about one and a
half miles in altitude above the
first, with an area of IS acres.
The third lake which has a area
Of 80 acres, is slightly above the
second lake, and has a capacity
OF $50, 100000 gallons. The first
has a capacity Of 5000, ,0o0,0Oo
gallons and the second 1,777,000
gallons, the total Of all three be-
ing about 362,OOO,OOO. The
first has dam 42 feet high, and
the second 49 feet, and the
third 26 feet.
The contract price, in round
numbers, is about, $4,000, 900,
and it is one of the largest con-
tracts Of the kind on record.
The lakes are supplied by the
melting snow from the adjacent
peaks and heights, which ordi-
narily falls to great depths.
, 1878-03-02

A few days ago two ladies we've
crossing Loss creek, Ala, on horse
back, one of whom carried baby.
When toward the middle of the
stream the mother became dizzy and
dropped the infant into the water.
Both ladies screamed for assistance,
but, none coming, they rode off to
the nearest house and got some men
ont. The baby was found floating a
mile below the crossing, after an ex-
posure of forty minutes, with its
face upward, fast asleep. 1t was
we'll wrapped up and its clothes
kept it from sinking.
, 1878-03-02

A strange threat was MADE recent
ly by persons who wrote anonymous
ly to the banks of Osceola, Missou-
ri. They demanded that each of
the banks should furnish a certain
amount ef money, the entire collec-
ton to be done up in package and
dropped by the mail carrier in the
open prairie between certain points.
The penalty of refusal is the burn
ing of the town, but the bankers
have simply put the officers on the
watch, and lock up more securely
than ever.
, 1878-03-02

The modest virgin, the pru-
dent wife, or the careful matron
are much more servlceable in
life than petticoated philoso-
pliers, clustering heroines or vir-
ago queens. She who makes her
husband and children happy,
who reclalms the one from wee
and trains the other to virtue,
is a much greater character than
ladies described in romance,
whose sole occupation is to mur-
der mankind with their shafts
from the quiver of their eyes.
, 1878-03-02

Two pistol shots were heard in a
Cincinnati hotel. and instantly F. C.
Phillips, who had come from New
York city with a woman whom he
had represented to be his wife, ran
out Of the room. exclaiming: 1--WE
shot her! I've shot her!" In the
apartment the woman was found
with two bullet holes in her breast.
She cried ont: ''Don't believe that
man. I shot myself. Frank never
did it. l shot myself. SO help me
God, I say it, if I am to die now, 1
did it." The authorities did not
know at first which to believe; but.
when it became certain that the wo-
man would recover, Phillips admit
ted that she had told the truth. He
said he had determined that, if she
had carried out threat of suicide,
he would like to be hanged, so as to
join her in the other world. The
romance of the case is injured by
the fact that she is drunken, and
that he has followed her about.
spending the money obtained from
his wealthy mother.
, 1878-03-02

The Raleigh O5serre,' says that in
the cemetery of the Methodist
church in Hendersonville, N. c.,
there is a petrifed human body.
The wife of Mr.. VIM. Murray died
forty years ago in the Mississippi
valley and was buried there. The.
husband, after several years resi-
dence in Texas, exhumed the body
in order to remove it to North Car
olina. his native State. 70 his as
tonishment he found it to be, in APP
pearance, precisely as it was buried,
but turned to stone. He delivered
the body to Mr.. Byers, the father OF
his wife, in Hendersonville, who
preserved It till long after the war
in his cellar. About six years ago
it was again buried.
, 1878-03-02

A Horseshoe is now being adopt
ed which is made of cowhide and is.
known as the Yates shoe. It is COM
posed of three thicknesses of cow
hide compressed into a steel mould,
and then subjected to a chemical
preparation. 1t is claimed for it
that it lasts longer and weighs only
one-fourth as much as the common
iron shoe; that it will never cause
the hoof to split, nor have the least
injurious effect upon the foot. It
requires no calks; even ON asphalt
the horse never slips. The shoe is
SO elastic that the horses step is
lighter and surer. It adheres so.
closely to the foot that neither dust
nor water can penetrate between the.
shoe and the hoof.
, 1878-03-02

The literary executors of Theirs
are reported to be actively at work
on his papers. He has left a COM
plete work on "the financial nego-
tiations concluded with Germany as
to the payment of the indemnity of
the war, and the arrangements made
with bankers. &C., to conclude the
business; fragments relating many
political events of the time of Louis
Philippe; and the history Of certain
episodes in the time of his own
Presidency"
, 1878-03-02

Sald ne desired vote OF commence ana
vote of credit for military purposes to
support Austria's views at the confer
ence. as some of Russia's conditions,
especially the holding of Bulgaria as
security for indemnity, were inadmissa-
BILE. The ministers empowered Count
Andrassy to ask delegations tor credit
not exceeding si1ty-fve million forms.
Both Andrassy and the emperor assured
the council that they earnestly desired
peace.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. Feb. 24.-Bulgaria
Is to. have the ports of Rodosto and
Karalo. The Russians will hold all
their present positions until the indem>
nifty is paid. The protocol of peace
will be signed Monday at st. Stefano,
and ratifications will be exchanged in
Constantinople ten days subsequently.
LoNEoN, Feb. "a. - The Post an
nounces. in official form that Lord Ly>
ons will be appointed British represent
tative at the conference.
The report that Turkey will cede a
naval station to Russia is persistently
circulated. The bay of Beiklo's in the
Bosporus, and the island of Marmora
are variously mentioned as the site for
such station.
The number OF Russians who accom-.
panied Grand Duke Nicholas to St.
Stefanos is estimated at 10, 900. 1t may
be taken for granted that this is only
step in the settled plan for entering
Constantinople.
, 1878-03-02

Such are times changes that Ma
po.eon has lately been the guest in
England of Wellesley. the ex-
Prince Imperial having been stay
ing with the great Dukes grand
nephew, Lord Cowley, at his seat,
Draycet. in Wiltshire.
, 1878-03-02

Tyndall and Huxley are un-
doubtedly great men, Of equal
height with the Titans, but
their attempt to run the uni
verse without God is like the at
tempt to- sail ship without a
rudder. Facts may be facts, but
experience is one Of the facts
which they seem to have forgot
ten. An old Swiss proverb was
born right under one of the gla-
ciers which they delight to
study, at takes a good many
shovelfuls of earth to bury the
earth"
, 1878-03-02
Life in japan.

Professor E. S. Morse, of Bow
den College, delivered a lecture
at Cooper Union, New York, on
the subject "Glimpses Of Life in
Japan" The lecturer was in
troduced by DR.. R. Raymond.
He opened his address with the
remark there is no country in
which a stranger will see so
many new things as in Japan.
He considered that one of the
most useful exercises on visiting
a foreign country is to note the
new impressions that we receive,
and it was the results Of his first
observations among the Japa-
nese people that he wished to
communicate. One Of the first
things that strikes the visitor is
thel popularity of the shoes.
These are made of wood and can
be- easily slipped Oh and off the
Il oNot. They are always left out
!. side the houses, lest they should
soil the floors, and within doors
! all people go barefooted. AS
they come out they step on the
shoes and adjust them as they
walk on without stopping.
The next remarkable feature
in japanese life IS the mode Of
conveyance. The only sort of
carriage used in Japan is small
affair, like an overgrown baby
carriage. This seats one person
and is drawn by a man. The
men who make a livelihood by
drawing them are possessed Of
wonderful endurance. They
will run at top speed for dis
tance often Or fifteen miles with
out showing fatigue.
The lecturer touched on the
Japanese method Of fighting
cenhagrations, which consists
in tearing down all the buildings
surrounding the burning por-
ton. The fire engines are ride
ulously inadequate, the men be-
come desperately excited and
there is an utter want of system,
but great courage and energy
are displayed, and when the
buildings are small the plan
adopted has advantages. The
people are, he says, kind to the
losers by fires, and will go out
of their way to buy from them
so as to set them on their feet
again. Mr.. Morse admires chop
sticks and in the main approves
of the japanese food, which con
sists of fish, raw and cooked; !;
vegetables, milk and eggs.
On the whole the lecturer was
of opinion that in many respects
the Japenese far exceeded US in
the convenience and propriety
Of their life.
, 1878-03-02

England's representative at the
funeral of Victor Emanuel was the
Earl of Roden, grandson of Lord
Palmerston. His mother, Viscount-
ess Jocelyn, was long a lady in
waiting, a special favorite of the
Queen. France was represented by
Marshal Canrobert, and Austria by
the Archduke Regnier.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
REUNION OF GOVAN'S BRIG
ADE,

An informal meeting of the survl-
vors Of Govan's brigade, held at
Little Rock on the evening Of Nov.
2lst, Capt. John G. Fletcher was
called to the chair and f. D. Den
ton was selected as secretary. The
chairman explained the objects of
the meeting to be to make proper
arrangements for the holding Of the
proposed reunion, by selecting the
committees, whereupon, on motion,
a committee Of arrangements was
chosen, consisting Of Capt. John G.
Fletcher, Gen. Jas. F. Pagan, Capt
John E. Reardon, Col. Geo. F. Bau.
cum and Capt. Felix G. Lusk. On
motion it was
Resolved, That the reunion be
held at Little Rock on the 18th day
of January, 1879.
Col. Poindexter Dunn, Of st. Fran
els county, was elected as orator of
the day. Hon. J, W. Martin was
chosen to deliver the address Of well
come, and Gen. D. G. Govan was
selected to deliver the response.
On motion Gen. Albert Pike, of
Washington City, was requested to
prepare q poem for the occasion.
Rcv. John II. Dye was chosen as
chaplain, to otficiate at our reunion.
The secretary was requested to
inform the gentlemen above named
Of the duties that had been assigned
them.
All surviving soldiers who we're
at any time members Of the brigade,
or who belonged to any regiment
that constituted said brigade, are
earnestly and cordially invited to
Join with US on the 18th day Of Jan
uary, 1879, and to participated with
US on that day.
The following regiments compos-
ed said -brigade;- The frs, second
and third confederate, and the fifth,
sixth, seventh, eighth, thirteenth,
fifteenth, nineteenth, and twenty
second Arkansas regiments.
Adjourned to meet on the 18th
day of Jrnuary, 1879.
All newspapers in the state were
requested to publish these proceed
ings.
JNo. G. FLETCHER, Charm.
T. D. Denton, Sect'y,
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
THE TURN OF LIFE.

Between the age of fOrty-tive and SIXTY
man who has properly regulated himself
may be said to be in the prime of life. His
matured strength of constitution renders
him almost impervious to the attack OF dis
ease, and experience has given soundness
to his judgment. His mind is resolute, firm
and equal; all his functions are IN the high
est order; he assumes the mastery over MS
business: builds up competence on the
foundation he has laid in early manhood,
and passes through period OF life attended
by many qualifications. Having gone over
a year or two past sixty, ne arrives at
stand-still But athwart this is the VIA
duct called the turn of life, which II cross
ed in safety, leads to the valley OF old age
round which the river winds and then be-
vond without boat or causeway, to effect
his passage. The bridge is, however, con-
structed of fragile material, and it depends
how it is trodden, whether it bend or break.
Gout and appopleXy are also in the vicinity
to waylay the Traveller, and thrust blm
from the pass; but let him grid up his IONS
and provide himself with q filter staff, ana
he may trudge Oh in safety and with per-
feet composure. 70 quit metahor 1.-THE
turp Of life" is turn either into prolong-
ed walk or into the grave. The system and
powers. having reached the utmost expan-
sion, now begin to close either like flower
at sunset, or break down at once. One IN
iudicious stimulant, single fatal excite
mept. NAV force it beyond its strength;
while careful supply Of props and The
withdrawal OF all that tends to force
until night has entirely set in.-Ex.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
that England is at war

Now, that England is at war
with Afghanistan, newspaper read
ers may expect a Fepetition of the
iawbreaking words with which they
came in contact during the Russian
Turkish conflict, Fighting has
commenced, and curing conflict in
Khyber Pass, a few days since,
about 3OG persons were killed. The
following are sono of the easiest
words we find in the dispatches to
the daily papers giving account of
the last battle: Kauram; Hozarshir;
Alimisjed; PeShawGr; Condahar,
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
OhnnGeT2y Sale.

BY virtue of decree of the circnit court
of Sharp ciunty, in chancery, rendered at
the October term 1873 in the cause of |. H.
Ritchie, admir- of D. Griffith, deceased VS.,
d. G. Spurlock, will offer for sale, at aus
tion, at the court house door i'll Evening
Shade, on MONDAY, DEC. 30th. 1878, with
in lawful hours, the e ! NV Or sec. II, town.
ship 10 north, range5 west, containing SO
acres Of land.
finmo. "a. credit Of SiA lo.lchs, ClrS puI.
chaser to give note and security and lien
lu favor Of above plaintiff to be retained
for purchase money. Nov. Is, 1878
T. j, DAVIDSON,
21~2 Commissioner in Chancery
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28

We long to see the day when every
county in the state shall have a
thoroughly organized and active ag-
ricultural and mechanical associa-
ton, and when all these county
organizations shall be the instru-
ments tor the Success Of the annual
state fair, Our exhibition this year
is creditable, considering the diff
culties that have been in the way,
but it is not what it would be if we
had county fairs in every quarter OF
the state. But it is one Of the hope
ful signs of the times that the peo-
pie are exhibiting increased interest
in such gatherings. s.-Arkansas Dem
OCrat.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
EVENING SHADE
s SCHOOL,

Ihes second annual session will open
on ta the first Monday in September,
1913. The session will be divided
INTO two terms of five months each,
tne second term commencing on the
second e Monday in February, 1879.
tuition per month, payable at the
close ofeach month, sl.5O to SO
4snguages, extra, per term, s5
s iae'uental tee, " SOC
bG4ardi!nlg, per month, So to $40
. feplls will be charged from date
- Sntrance to close Of term.
ror turther information address
y .99 "a frlnclpal, or President Board
frustees, Evening Shade, Ark.
". P. McK1E, Principal.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
.STERRORN THLNGS

Facts are stubborn things. That Cous7
sens Compound Honey Of Tar will cure
coughs colds and all diseases of the threat
and lungs, is one of those obstinate certain
ties that no envy or malignity can combat.
Ii you have a bad cough or cold, realize the
benefit to be derived from the greatest
cough medicine ever prepared, by using
COussens Compound Honey of Tar. Sold by
NJ. w. Wright at so cents bottle.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
A CARD.

This week closes my second year
as pastor of the Aethodist church,
at this place. Tothe many friends,
in and out of the church, who have
expressed a desire for my return, |
feel profoundly grateful; and all
who have attended upon my minis,
try here, I shall bold you in kind
remembrance. an happy to state
that nay salary has been fully met
by this people. All claims fnan-
cially presented by me for church
purposes have been satisfied, and the
donation Of the purse for general
conference expenses shall ever mark
bright line on memory's cherish
ed page. Should the conference
send me off, | trus. to make Evening
Shade a visit dlring the coming
year; bat should / move, | hope to
linger here to enpy (as l have the
past two years,) the festivities Of
the Christmas free. To the Re-
CORD, for courtesg6s extended and
kind mention in It's columns, | make
nv best bow. e. A. GARRISON.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
Local News.

Thanksgiving.
Light snow Wednesday night.
Hog killing has commenced in
this section.
Mr.. J. Polk Jones reports his
cotton gin on Strawberry doing a
good business.
MIR. Frank. Mcdaniel and Miss
Josephine Birchfeld were married
last Thursday.
Sole leather at Gray & Spur
locks from % to 40 cents per pound,
cut to suit the buyer.
Miss Malinda Hardister, of
lzard comfy, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. @. W. Shaver, Of this place.
Preparations are being made
for the erection of a Christmas tree
at the college in this place on Christ
mas eve.
John N. Corbit and M. J. Mel
son, W. +. Mcdaniel and Josie
Birchfeld, have been licensed to be
Joined in marriage, since the last re-
port,
Mr.. NJ. G. Wainwright has sold
his stock of drugs to Messrs. James
and Henry Brown. 1t is rumored
that Mr.. W. will embark in the dry
goods business ere long.
The youngsters of the town and
vicinity have had two cotiIlion par
ties during the past week-one at
Mr.. H. J. Davidson's, in town, the
other at Mr.. A. H. Metcalt's, on
Mill creek,
--Messrs. J. M. and W. G.. Wasson
are on a hunting expedition to
Black river, near Powhatan, this
week. The people of this vicinity
in general, and the REooBD folks in
particular, are expecting a gener-
GUS supply Of turkey, venison and
bear meat on their return.
Up to date Of November 18th,
BateSville merchants had purchased
and shipped 3,038 bales of cotton.
The number of bales shipped by
country merchants and planters,
from that place, was 5O7, making
total Of 3,545.
"A crib containing $50 bushels
of corn, the property of Capt. Sam
uel J. Walker, Of Jackson township,
was destroyed by fire last Tuesday
night--the work of an incendiary.
Mr.. David Spurlock, jry we under
stand, has been arrested, charged,
upon circumstantial evidence, with
the commission of the deed. The
matter will be investigated before
Squire R. W. Hall next Saturday.
We learn that John R. Rogers
and John Askew had a difficulty at
Kings Mills, in this county, one
day last week, when Rogers snap
ped pistol at Askew, who respond
ed by throwing a hatchet at Rogers,
striking him on the heGd, the blade
penetrating and causing a severe
wound, from which Rogers lay un-
conscious for some time. Both par
ties were subsequently arrested, but
the result of the examination we
have not yet learned.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
TRUTH WILL RISE.

For rheumatism, lane back, stiff joints,
neuralgia, contracted muscles, etc, which
affllct mankind, Coussens Lightning Lini'
ment is the standard remedy and for gals,
spawn, ringbOue. spraius and bruises on
animals, it's value cannot be estimated.
Sufferers with the above mentioned diseas-
es who wish for speedy relief can find it in
Coussens' Lightning Liniment. For sale by
NJ. W. Wright, at SO cents a bottle.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
Church Director
EVENING SHADE.

ME Chmch, South: Preaching first and third
.SabJaths in each month. Praya-meeting and
lecture ergy Thursday Might Z 4 Garrison,
PC. Baptist Church: Preaching second Sab
bath and Saturday night before IN each month.
Preoching fourth Sabbath in each month. "
B Baird, pastor. Sabbath School at " f
Church at 9 o'clock. CD WilsOn, Supt
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
Mail Directory
EVENING SHADE.

WdlnM RIDGE Daily except Sundqy; arrigss
at Up m; departs al q M.
La Crosse: Daily ercept Sunday; o1TireS at
7 a M; departs at 7 pm.
Batesrille. Semi-WeeklU arrives uiG Mar-
Mlle MondayS and ThurSdays at 6 p m; departs
ria P0lE Bayou ThwSdays and Fridays, u M,
Canton, Tia Ash Fiat: Weekly; arrireS on
Uednesady at 6 p NJ; departs Tuesday at7a m.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28

Of the institution, and will be regard
ed with much interest by those to
whom the blind are comparative
strangers.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
EccistisS.
EVENING SHADE,

Rural Chapter, No 50, R. A. ", meets third
Lodge, No 14S, 4. +. g. 4. H., meets Saturday
nigkt before the first Sabbath IN each month.
Bsrear Lodge, No 80, 1, O. 0. f.. meets Friday
nights semi-mOnthIy.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
EVENING SHADE,
Court Directory.
SHARP COUNTY,

Circuit: Third Monday after the fourth Non
day IN March and September. - County: First
Monday in JanHory, april, July and October.
Pr0bGte: First Monday in February, May,
August and NOvember.
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
ARKANSAS BLIND INSTITUTE.

In the Gazetts's report of the
state fair, it has the following rela-
tive to the exhibition by several
pnpila aftbbaa AZ ,sa.sa's.stiitnte-- for
the education of the blind:
This institution makes splendid
display, and though moving in dark
ness, the blind have surpassed the
seeing in the matter of getting ready.
The walls of their hall are decorated
with raised maps, on which almost
any of the blind gecgraphers can
trace rivers, and locate towns. These
blind people shut out from much Of
the worlds enjoyment, devote them
selves to useful industries and intel
lectual pursuits. Prof. Patten took
down large Bible, as we were
standing near, and read very feel
ingIy from Isaiah: II will bring the
blind by a way that they know not;
I will lead them in paths that they
have not known; | will make dark
ness light before them, and crooked
things straight. These things will |
do unto them and will not forSake
them"
The work of some skillful orno-
tho!ogical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to
the blinds attractively displayed,
and the inhabitants of perpetual
darkness moved among them touch
ing their features with the seeming
pleasure that those who all expert
ence in gazing on q collection of oil
paintings. On large map arranged
upon table Mr.. Frank Lock, total
ly blind, fonnd the different states,
traced rivers and answered many
geographical questions propounded
to him. Near the door of the main
entrance is piano on which Prof.
Blakeslee performs, highly to the
amusement of the visitors. Near the
piano sat Miss Berline Perceful,
sewing on machine with rapidity
that would indicate good eyesight.
These people not only read but
write, feat, for such most any one
would term it, beautifully executed
by Miss Lucinda Bennette, by means
of placing paper on a grooved
board, depressing the paper and
writing in the grooves. The indus
tries are we'll represented, and we
noticed that the upholstering work
done by W. D. Price and a colored
boy, Benjamin Belts, was we'll exc
cuted. One of the most interesting
features of the educational depart
ment was the demonstrating OF a
geometrical problem. This was
done an black board by means OF
letters, tacks and ribbons. Mr.. Nor
ton Quense, Oh his typewriter, did
much better work than many who
practice daily on these machines,
doing it with surprising rapldity and
correctness. This department re-
fleets much credit on the managers
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28
COUNCIL MEETING.

The members of the town council of Eve
ming Shade are ordered to meet at the court
house. on Saturday, Nov. 3Oth, 1878. at
O'Clock p. m. BY order Of the MAYOR.
X. Il. HUDDLESTON,
Recorder
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28

Redemption Notice,
Redeemed by Peter Hanson, Nov. 10Th,
1873, the NV NV, sec. 9, town'p II, grange 6
west, for $3 10, r. j, DAVIDSON, Clerk,
Sharp County record., 1878-11-28

Transient advertising, ten cents per line, each
Insertion 4,,,
Marriage and death notices, not oUer zen en-
lines, free; more than ten Zines, hGT r0hS'e"t
rates.
uertiSenleats inserted unless paid for IA adra''ce.