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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Conflicting Views as to the Prospects Of a
GNngfesS. SaasMl x,.E

LONDON, May 22.-The Standard announces
1T as mose than probable the congress will
meet during the first fortnight of June Also,
on account OF the unsettled condition OF affairs
at Constantinople, the English fleet will move
to Princess Island
The Times Vienna correspondent, however,
says; "In order TO appreciate tho exact value
OF the announcement of q speedy meeting of
the congress, it must be mentioned that 1t
emanates from financial sources. AS for DO
litieal and diplomatic circles, they are more
silent and reserved than ever"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
The Illinois Homeopaths in Council.

CHICAGO, May 22.-At the session of the
Illinois homeopathic physicians to-day, the
subjects discussed were consumption, diseases
OF children, surgery, spinal diseases, opthal-
omegy etc.
report was made showing that there are
475 homeopathic physicians In the State, an
increase Of thirty-sfx from last year.
The Chicago Academy of Homeopathic
ton a supper this evening at the Grand
Pacific Hotel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
PEACE RU UMORS.
THE DUKE OF ATHOL AFTER TWO IN.
TERyIEws WITH THE QUEEN

Declares that the Prospects for Peace are
Very Favorable-Her MaJesty's Ar
rival I'm scotland Regarded as Point
Ing to Peace.
LONDON, May 22-The Duke of Athol, Of
Scotland, Yesterday had two interviews with
her Majesty Queen Victoria at Balmoral CAS-
tie. and afterwards addressed public meet
ing, at which the Duke declared that the pros
poets for peace were very favorable.
The arrival Of Queen Victoria In Scotland
earlier than was expected is regarded as point
ing significantly toward a peaceful settlement
of the Eastern question.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Meeting of the National Democratic Conn
mittee.

ocratic Committee met at the Arlington Hotel,
in this city, at noon to-day. and are still in
session. The only business to be transacted
to-day is the discussion of the proposition to
issue an address to the country, and IL agreed
dress. to be presented at the committees s
meeting tomorrow. Also to discuss what
action shall be taken with reference to the
Potter resolution. There seems to be no
doubt but that the committee will adopt
resolution indorsing the Potter resolution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
THE LEvEE APPROPRIATION BILL.
A Favorable Report from the Lcvec Com
mittce-Prospect of Its Passage.

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON May 22.-The House Levee
Committee to-day unanimously decided to
report ia vorably on Robertsons amendment
to the "a, ,OO0, 900 leyee bill.
AS amended the bill makes special appro-
priations for the lower river levees as fol-
lows: For the Tennessee shore, 100000; for
Arkansas, $1,299, 1850; for Mississippi, s1,l7s,-
600; for Louisiana. both shores, $677, ,750
Total for the lower river, S3,254,930.
This bill may get through. At all events
our representatives will make their fight on
1t as the least possible amount that can be ac-
cepted.
The bill provides that the work shall be
done by contract under the supervision of the
engineer corps. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
NEW ORLEANS, THU 1SDAY, MAY %, 1873

roborative of this incident, it should be re-
$1o,Ooo,oOO of the subscription to the per
cents when their sale became unprofitable
By these statements it seems clear that an
understanding did exist between Secretary
Sherman and Messrs. Fahhestock and Baker,
and that if the sale proved success, several
hundred thousand dollars would have beer
divided among some of the parties thereto,
while II it failed all were to be protected by
the special favor shown by the Secretary Of
the Treasury,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Nation al Rifle Association.

NEW YORK, May y22.-Pseparations for the
spring meeting OF the National Rifle Associa-
ton, which will commence at Creedmoor to-
morrow, have been completed. The shooting
commences every morning at half-past 9, and
the squad Or team assigned to each target
will be limited to thirty minutes in which to
complete its score.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 22.-In the United
decision in the celebrated Blanket mortgage
case Of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Com
pany, against the estate OF B. F. Allen. The
court held the mortgage fraud upon the
creditors at common law, and ordered 1t can
celed and set aside.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23

explosion three brothers named Sullivan sue
ceeded in rescuing thirteen of the cutters who
were overcome by gas.
lhey were unconscious for some time. but
are all slowly recovering. Sixteen pairs Of
cutters were at work here. In the south side
OF the mine large number Of men were at
work. but all escaped uniniured. One OF the
Sulllvans was prostrated while searching for
the dead, but was fortunately rescued by his
brothers.
The works will be idle for few days only.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
The Success of schOuvaIof-s Peace Ehorts
Anticipated.

BERLIN, May 22-The sem-official Gorre-
spondence anticipates favorable result from
Count Schouvaloff's efforts. 1t says that the
latest declarations Of the British ministers.
as well as the views manifested at st. Peters,
burg, are full OF wishes and hopes for the re-
neWed consolidation Of Enropean peace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
aherrnan's Rluf.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Secretary Sherman
upon being asked If he was not worried by
newspaper stories about his connection with
the Louisiana election said: No; he was glad
this matter had got beyond lying newspapers
and cowardly inuendo. Specific charges had
been made, and what he wanted was an open
hearing and no favor, which he intended to
have, and if SO, these men would be convicted
as liars and libellers, and perhaps of some
thing worse
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
More Russian War ships on Their Way
to America

hagen reports that two Russian ships Of war
from Cronstadt passed through the sound
between Denmark and Sweden last night
from the Baltic to the North Sea- Their
destination is believed to be America.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
schouvalofr Hopes for Peace.

LONpON, May 22.-Pacific news comes from
st. Petersburg, Berlin and Paris
The Standards Berlin dispatch says: Count
Schouvalof expressed to Lord OdO Russell
British ambassador, the hope that negotia-
tions between England and Russia would lead
to peaceful arrangement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
UNITED STATES SUITS AGAINST yIR-
GINA STATE OFFICERS,
For Money Paid Them at the Time of the
Fail Of Richmond. Dismiaaed.

WASHINGTON, May 22-When Richmond
fell Gov. Smith drew $2l 900 from the bank
and paid State officers, whom the United
States has sued. Solicitor Raynor directs
these suits dismissed.
Virginia. the opinion says, was not herself
in rebellion. and the United States has no
conquest, than to her State-House or State
library or Virginia's statue OF Washington.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Salisbury snub. a Peace Deputa tion.

LONDON, May 22-The Press Association
understands that replying to a request of the
Duke Of Westminster to receive deputation
with peace declaration signed by 100000
persons, the Marquis Of Salisbury has stated
that he Is unable to receive the deputation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Communists Fined.

cialists who were managers of the red flag
picnic at Kindsvitter's Garden, last Friday,
We're fined in the police court to-day for vio-
lating city ordinance on the occasion of the
Communists gathering
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
COMMITTEES WORK.
senate Indian Affairs COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. May 22-The Senate Com
mittee on Indian Affairs this morning agreed
to report favorably the bill allowing the east
ern band OF Cherokees to sue in the Court of
Claims the Cherokee Nation tor pro rata
share of the proceeds derived from the sale of
Cherokee lands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Horses for British cavalry Service.

TROY, N. Y, May 22-During the past two
months agents of the British government
have purchased upwards OF 5000 horses In the
farming districts OF the northern part of Yer
mont and OF this State. The horses are evil
IDENTIFY intended for cavalry duties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
schOuvasOH the Bearer Of Pacific Pro-
n0gnla.

LONDON, May 22-The Pail MaH Gasehe of
this afternoon has the following dispatch
from Its Berlin correspondent: Count Schou-
posals that he was carrying to England as
pacific. He seemed confident that they would
not be rejected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Colorado FlOod-Denver Partially In
undated

DENVER Col, May 22-There was a great
flood in Cherry creek to-day, the result of
heavy rains and waterspouts on the great di-
vide between the Arkansas and the Platte.
All the bridges were carried away, and West
Denver Is isolated and partially inundated,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
men e..

LONDON, May 22-There have been no fur
ther disturbances In the strike districts in
Lancashire, and there is not likely to be- any
more rioting In consequence OF the precari-
tions taken by the military and police. Hopes
OF an carly settlement Of the differences be-
tween the masters and operatives have not
been abandoned,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23

BROOKLYN, May 22-The weather is beau
tiful, and 10000 Sunday School children ara
this afternoon on their annual parade. It is a
magnificent sight
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
sabbatarian Movement.

byterians have resolved that the Sabbath
must be kept holy in the future and that for
eigners must be taught that this is no place
for the profane practices of Continental
Europe
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
THE IRISH NATIONALIsTS.
No Raid on Canada Intended-But They
Will Endeavor to Prevent the SEND.
Ing Of ReinfOrcements to the British

Army.
New York, May PA Buffalo special
says: 1rishmen throughout the Northern
ing for an opportunity to strike blow for
their national independence and to cripple or
hamper, Great Britain if possible; but at
present no repetition of former Fenfan raids
Is generally intended. Irishmen in Canada
which would involve their own homes and
property, and involve an outrage on the
Canadian community, which has never done
them any harm.
Raids are also discountenanced by the better
side of the border, from Gen. Shields down
ward Should war be declared between Eng
land and Russia, the Irish Nationalists would
endeavor to prevent the sending of reinforce
ment to the British army from this side of
the Atlantic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Russian Emigrants (?)

New YORK, May 22-The unusual number
of Russian emigrants arriving at this port
arouses suspicion that Russia is taking this
means to get crews OF sailors here to man her
priyateerS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
Peralr0's Ride,

BROOKLYN, May 22.-Peralto commenced
his attempt to ride 305 miles in fifteen hours
at Fleetwood Park at 4 o'clock this morning
He lnade l60 miles In hours, 50 minutes and
26 seconds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
II USSIA.
The Car and the Shah.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 22.~It Is officially
announced that the Emperor will tomorrow
| receive the Shah Of Persia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
ENGLAND.
A Heavy Failure.

LONDON, May 22,-Messrso Leather ,& Co.,
proprietors OF the chemical works at st.
Helena, have failed. Liabilities 500, 500.
No Further strike RI0ts-MOpes of settle
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
NOVA SCOTIA.

The Sidney Mine Explosion.
HALIFAX, May 22.-At the Old Sidney mine
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
STEAMBOATS, ano lallroaNs.
DENNsYLvANIN BALBOA
AND uNIrhD sill:., MAIL ROUTE


On and after NOV. -, 1871
trains leave New YORK, VIA Desbrusses ani Cortanu
is Ferries, ~ follows
FNprss Tor Harrisburg Pitts urgh the West ani South.
Win Pullman Palace Cars attlcAed, - A Is ami : ID
4 dulv
tor Milhamsport. Lock Haven CORY. AMI Ere ~ y
NJ cuunccuns at Cory Tor rtu,Nilo, Petroleum
Centre. AMI the on Regions For Wihmspur ani
Invk Haven" \ VI.
For Baltimore. washington and the South. Limited
WASHINGTON LNprcs, ui fulman larnl cars iNIN. x
crpt SUNDAY. $50 arrive Washington llF VI.
k'-"i.. a 20 VI, !, q 80, AMI T. NJ sunday ID ~
nHd T. NJ.
rNlress foi rhilalcrhin 9o % @ % 30 Limited II
\ !, !. =. 4. q 800 Z. nni nf sumliit'N \,
NJ. %. D. 81 ~ :. 81 ami AZ VI Emisrauf tni 'ct0i
class. : l. NJ
II al, 70 'Br,oklvn AnneN" connect with an Mroush
tram, AiJ rse, tlty amor Ans sp,ciy and drcetir
fcI iNl lfNuAls % trtNri
f.r ..n. {. N,wuk Eh@heth Rahway rdn"''r
Trenton. PERU AWhnt. iIrlllu-t.n. y. ifiiCrt. AL
oihrr lllni, .cc DO az -, lc, a. an r,hrt nma
lr'f- trrtNn From lIt-'ur-N, i'n amt 40 90 4 ili
1 1il iAly, O. ~ "a Y "'"i o.. - = dsiIN y
c,pt MuNiaV From Washington AMI HuumuIe. % y
and go = - ~ ani inln NJ s,niy
10 90 4 5oA 10 30 L.. tsn so b. "a
ui ~ 2nr NJ SUNDAY. % % % ~. - ~. 10 ~ % u
4 w.. N &c., and 10 - J. VI
TrAti Onlrrs ,ln iui ga broadway, Aston ~ -.
amt foot ul b,.iu,sts amt tu.itait sts, tuut -,
Brnnl}u IA ms amt rs Hudson st.. IohOkcu 10 -
1Y;e, ,rlty, Epl-rNut ncketonicc. sRaitX ga''
FRANK THOMSON. l. T. FAkMEN.
General Manager. General PASSENGER A.. =
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
MAN VINO WOULDNT FIGHT.
Sne Southern Lawyer who did not Believe In
tas Code OF Honor.

Prom re PhiLrieJhia nmes.
There ia one figure that stands out re-
tresh,ngly cool and unique during these troub-
lous times This was John NJ Dooly, the man
who announced that he would not hight under
my circumst. ncoa. He WIS probably the most
brilliant man produced In that era. prollic OF
giants. He was tho peer OF Crawford on any
field. and his superior in the legal forum. HIS
abilities woro transcendent. and his failure TO
make a national reputation arose, doubtless
from no other cause than his refusal 10 ilght on
any and all occasions. non-cOmbntant coulu
not hold his head ny IN thgse tnrnnnnt ,,,des >,
sharp tongue withal. He WAS continually get
ting into trouble because Of his saiirical Sax
ings He was perfectly fearless "I S1p',in,
Judge Gresham once threatened to chastlse
You can do So if you like, You Will get no
crcdit Tor IL however ANYBODY can do IT. and
a great many have done il. ~ H"was nnc" knor krd
down by a gcntlcinan that lr lai llirouur'u us
The inferior nudge 81 the inferior court 9t the
Inferior county of Lincoln. u" called lustlly
on the spectators for help. and wh'n rescued
i,na9rk"d dryiv'H VIII. tnt is the for,y-sccond
fghi have been engaged In, and If ever got
the beat of q single ono do not now remember
IT." Before Doolys peace pro'lNt,s wrre
fully known h. wis challenged To- mortal com
ini hy q MIR Tate. who came to the lied with
Mr.. W II Crawford as his second. Dqnly a'i
wore u wooden one When he ~ his FREUD hhd
reached the nold the, found pooly alone SIT
Whore IL your friend 2" asked Crawford. in
roiae surprise. " H. is in the woods. sin,
" And viii hr present In % moment. sir sup
pose - sal Crawford. ~. az soon as he can
lind bcc-uum.
" MAY | inquire whnt he wants with hee-
gum ~ why. want g. pat nN leg ln H. ~
you supposc can afford e. RISK my leS oi u IN
against rat''- log ol wood II lii MS lre lac
will get another tu-mNrrl W. and pt- away 20,
usual. II ho hits MINI. lt may I'D! n' or r'uinrl
me to stump n like MIN for tie halnure 9i my
life. No. sir. must hay, % gum. I'D u VIII
be iust as much wood ia he be-. ana We VAL be Oh
puuul terms. a..
lend H. fight - Why realty. Col. Crawford
thought everybody knew that
Very well sir; lut remember, Colonel, your
name in no rnviHllc light will I'LL the QUINN
of Newspaper tomorrow. n--ur" you
my dear sir. mad rn,hcr iill every column III
every newspaper iu GrprEin lhan on" comm.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
Matblnerp.

I'OK SALE I'll EAP-ToOls AMI good Will Of shop
L ol variety wood Turner deceased, one wood lathe,
2iOot SWING, l2ioot bed one Weymouth lathe shaftng
boring mncilne, saw bench. work benches, kc Apply
ON premises, III Prince st, second floor, rear ShOp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
V'O rHILADELrn,A
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
HE OLD ESTABLISHED ROUTE AND SlloRf LIN
between
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
Lnl-nn-lLN rnnn1-l.II nm ~ l. A..n ~ ~ MY
FOURTEEN TuROrGH TRAINS EACH WAY pNM
IllkEE DkrOTs IL PllLADEllUiA,
TWO IN NEN iORh


Double Track, the most Improved H. ipl.nt 40
Fastest Time consistent wfh il.Ou,e ,nelN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE.

GREAT BANKRUPT SALE.
coNKLiNe&co|
400 AND sii BROADWAY,
BETWEEN iiTH AND 18TH SITS.
Two blocks above A. stcwar, 4 Co.
will continue their great
BANKRUPT SALE.
COMPRISING THE ENTIRE STOCK or
A BANKRUPT IMPORTER
AND FOR THE ENSUING WEEK WILL OFFER
ASTOUNDING BARGAINS
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRESS GOODS.
BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS
cLoAHs AND snAwLs &c.
READ THE PRICES
CLOSING OFT
80 PIECES ELEqASI BLACK eros GRAiN SILKS
CiusING OUT
e n' ' beIss slks qt Ni T. E Eiss ksiggg o
YARD
ORR ,vyrysr sro ckc s. N}Go orT ASp DOMESTIC
AT hALF THEIR REAL VALUE.
II, piece. fancy Bogrcte. closing out 9, BE- ward
2Dh yards scotch Wnccy. in all the now mixtures,
closing out at lOc yard ,rc,,
3cases Nina.c Suitings Tor carly spring wear, In All
y pcccs Figured Bcurettc u, yards wide closing out
- pieces Eiruscan camcis Hair in navy blue hunters
green and Russian gray IA yards wide selling out at
$50 PIECES LrPtN's BLACK FRENCH CASHMERE.
CLOsiNG Our Ar SOC 0nc 75c. 81 a YARD.
$50 PIECES YARD wipE cAMBRIcs CLOSING OUT
w PIECES CHINTz CLOSING OFT At i2sc
- rlEcrs, FGENcH ,ruRNruRE cRLroNNhs,
CLOSING OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK OF
HOSIERY AND uNDERwEAR Al HALF PRICE
SHIRTS AT SoS. AND UPWARD
CLOSING OUT ,75 PAIRS BLANKETS AT $40 AND
UPWARD
Closing out ss silk embroidered Table coyersst Is
Closing GU, 10 dozen Table Napkins at coo do1sn
Closing cut 20o dozen pure linen Towels at 81 adozen
ccs0sINe orr $500 ytHmn sw nANBuEG EMBRoI
CLOSING OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK OF cLoAXs AT
cLoSlSG our $50 ALL WOOL SQUARE sHAwLs AT
CLOSING OUT OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF
LADIES rNprRwEAR AND coRsErs.
''''' ''''' fLASSLI.s ARD BLlNHrrs,
WHITE GOODS. &C, &C
ATA GREAT SACRIFICE
LADIES ARE RESPECTFULLY INVITED TO INSPECT.
As THIS Is WITHOUT EXCEPTION
THE GREATEST SALE EVER KNOWN.
| " II. CONKLtNGl CONkiING co,
| y " ClliNNIS - sni al Broadway.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
SOrs,s, darrias,s, Dc,

iORsE and wagon suitable Tor baker or milkman at
9)s Putnam av. Brooklyn Price ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
OUR PATENT ALDINE

ROTARY PRINTING PRESS.
The fastest and cheapest ia the world; chase ska
price sait do tcadc. chase -Ni2 Sib do Aiinc. ~.
chase 4A6 80 Patent hand pres~r, from SlJn a.
r DOCkUM A son, 50 Cedar 81 New N1ll
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-27
EtIiqions Hoiitts.


COCIETY FOR ETHICAL CuITURE,
- standard Hall, corner Broadway and va N-lro,
Felix Adler will lecture this sunday mornlng az IL
O'Clock All ntere sted cordially invited 10 atehu
CT uGNATIUs CHURCH. 10th St. between 9TH
- and 9Th avs-Rev Dr Y &. Ever. rector. onchuhs.
choral ceiebration 10Y, choral evening prayer. ~,
81: $500 ibs Rev . W morrill, rector-sunday
services at ~ and iOA NJ; 4P
or ANN,s CHURCH, 18th st. near 5th ev.-
- Services al aud iOis NJ. land ~ =. NJ. and for
deaf mute at2h = W.
su,uE REV. ISAAC WEsCOTT, -. D., will
i urcach In Plymouth Baptist Church. 18th 81, be-
tween 9Th and 9th avs, at 10Y A ~, on God the sun
and shield TO His People" and At ~ p on christ
the aud Protection Of the Weary" Sunday school
at II so
THE REV. JAMES INCHrs HILIOCKs,
London England. will lecture before the American Tenn
perancc lnon In rrenor's Hall at Broadway and SD
street, this afternoon At 3
rNHr PEOPLES SERVICE In the Church of
the Holy Trinity. Madison av and f2d st On sunday
evening. at - O'Clock the Rev stephen " Tying. Jr,
u D, will preach to young people Morning service Al
los O'Clock
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH. "a
i aV between iuth ami iitl sis. tn Rev Robert ~
Hull misunderstanding " Faith and Assurance Even.
Ing "The Errand Vt Christ Bap1ng after the evening
THE REV q. n. UuNPuREY q the Welsh
PreshVtrran church. ~ East Ath It, VIII pfchch an
English sermon this cSrnine ut 7 o'cluck
Nv HAT THINK We OF CHRISTI Whose
w Son Is lie ~
You are invited to attend the preaching or the Gospel In
Tho .trp ~ and ~ 9Th HV between lis and t2d SIS
Monday cvenine at \ o'clock. ALhN LYLE
The Osceola times., 1878-12-07
WsaN
SO.ac People are Poor.

There in n bushci Of sense" in
tho following reasons why some
people are poor. 1t Is taken from
ihe Arkansas rrii unc:
"Thcy raise cotton to the exclu.
sion vi corn, small grain aud
grasses.
"Thcy rent land, instead Of buy
ing aud clearing farm Tor them.
selves.
They buy a great many things
on u credit that they don't need,
instead of paying the ca-h for what
they do need.
"rhey mortgage their crops to
buy fine clothes to wear out ~
rough work eve y day.
They buy their bread and n.ea,
from the merchants, aud pay for il
W s"'o''S S"ts""'
They buy seed potatoes that are
raised IN New York, when they
could raise them cheaper than they
can pay the freight on them.
They feed their corn away to n
great number OF hogs; then bong
unable to Ouy more, let them de
tor want of ioOl.
They I.il to provide hay or shell
ter Tor cattle or horses during the
winter months, allowing them to
hun, out a living in the snow aud
cold winter rai.s.
They tail to raiss vegetables or
fruits Tor their fam.lies to eat. and
have to send their money out OF
the country for ia, meat instead.
They try 10 do as their m"rp
wealthy ncishbors do. aud not bc.
ing able, they f'd thsmse!vss--
LETT !"