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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
Successful Sugar. Culture in Florida.

Without attempting to excite specu-
lation in this matter, we may say the
yield of sugar under fair cultivation is
enormous. No exertion of labor has
paid so well since the placer digging of
California. No crop is more free from
insect enemies, and from the length to
the breadth of Florida it is free from
any injurious influence of its great enc
my in Louisiana and Texas as it is in
Cuba or Mauritius. 1t grows most lux
uriantly in the rich hammock lands, and
will grow admirably in all good pine
lands throughout the State. 1t is prof
table in patches of half an acre, more
so in fields of five to 10 acres, and
would be immensely so in plantations
of so to 100 acres.-Ptlatba (FIa.) Her
aid.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
CURRENT NEWS.

y Secretary Sherman says he has not decided
to announce the resumption of specie pay
ments in advance Of January 1, 1879, the
time fixed by law. He says, however, re-
sumption may come before that time by
natural causes, or when the premium on
specie shall disappear, which point we are
now approaching. 1t is the duty of the Gov
ernment, he adds, to employ all legitimate
means to produce such result. The coin
balance in the Treasury is about 500 ,OOO, 600,
and steadily increasing. As there is no
idea the balance will fall below the present
figure, this, with the present low premium
on gold, makes it not unlikely that resump-
tion will occur before January 1.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
FASHION NOTES.

Celluloid coral bangles are among the
latest novelties.
Rainbow glass vases and fower-stands
are novelties.
Englishmen are initiating the Russian
fashion of wearing bracelets.
Lawn tennis is the game which is
destined to take the place of croquet.
Shepherds plaid is beautiful mate
rial for ayoung girls travelling suit.
Even batiste and colored lawn suits
are made with waistcoats and jackets.
Stout and dserviceable mountain dresses
are made of Scotch cheviot shirting.
Bunting and debege are the favorite
materials for plain woolen summer
suits.
Where to put the pocketp" is the
question with dressmakers at the mo-
ment.
The side-sachel of velvet or morocco
is always Appropriate for travelling cos
tune.
For the warmest weather linen and
lawn travelling suits are preferable for
short journeys.
Percales with bourette patterns on
dark or mastic gray surfaces are sought
for by fashionables.
Large gilt and silver balls are used as
ornaments on chip hats. The ball forms
the head of a pin.
Floral garnitures for bridal toilets are
composed of white hawthorn and
orange blossoms and myrtle leaves.
The favorite colors for lawn and or
pink, pale sky blue, and violet purple.
Celluloid cuffs and collars can be
cleaned with a sponge and soap and
water when soiled, and need no starch
ing nor ironing.
The present fashion of waistcoats
makes it very convenient to remodel old
basques which have become soiled in
front.
Swinging side pockets of velvet with
silver clasps are suspended by silver
chains to the waistcoat of cutaway jack.
ct costumes.
Old polonaises are made over by
economical ladies by cutting off the bot
tom and adding laveuse Cturned up)
overskirt of new material.
Percale and lawn in delicate soliG
colors have borderings for the founce:
either in floral designs or with set Greek
or arabesque figures.
Dust cloaks of mohair, alpaca and de
bege are made weatherproof by new
process which coats the threads of the
fabric with celluloid.
Porte-bouquets are made in the form
serpents, lizards, beetles, daggers, ant
Scimatars of orold ci1var y;1t and ofaoI
and ornamented with jewels. m
Ladies' watch-chains are now fastened
in the button-hole with gold bar in
stead of being put around the neck or at
tached to the chatelaine pin as formerly
Crossbarred and dotted Swiss muslin
dresses are trimmed with Smyrna or fin,
torchon lace, and are worn for the mos
part over silesia or lawn slips colore(
pink, blue or mauve.
Knitting is the fashionable fancy worl
this surr,1s~--Ladias- knit fanap sill
socks for their favorite gentlemen, fame!
thread laces for their own dresses, an(
woolen laces for flanRels.
Small bouquets of different kinds o
flowers are made to give the finishing
touch to every elegant toilet this season
They are fastened on the left side of th'
bodice with a porte bouquet.
The most substantial and elegant lac,
for underclothing is knitted by men il
the prisons of Mexico. 1t is used in tina
country for the one garment worn b,
Mexican women in summer. 1t is no
yet in the New York market, and bu
rarely seen in private collections of lace
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
THE ELECTORAL INVESTIGATION.
Proceedings of the Potter Committee.
The Mrs .Jenks- Anderson corresnondenc


The Mrs. Jenks- Anderson correspondence
was read before the Committee on the lst.
The letters refer mostly to Mrs. Jenl1s's visit
to Washington and her apparently unsuc-
cessful efforts to make any thing out of Sher-
man or Matthews on the strength of her al
legged knowledge of certain documents relat-
ing to Louisiana affairs. Anderson ridicuies
her for losing her temper, and for being
wheedled out of that letter" by sherman on
q merely verbal promise of reward. He also
refers to her unsuccessful attempt to bull
doze Stanley Matthews out of pass, Mrs.
Jenks's endorsements on these letters indi-
cate that she communicated their contents to
Matthews. Mrs. Jenkss replies to Anderson's
letters are in a similar sarcastic vein. but re-
veal no tangible facts. .Bou.ds Baker, the
Texas gentleman who sent a lengthy tele-
gram 20 President Hayes, suggesting the ap-
pointment of Southern Conservative to n
Cabinet position, appeared before the com
mittee and declined to either be sworn or to
answer any question propounded to him.
The Chairman stated that as the Committee
had no power to compel a witness to testify
during recess of Congress, lie would dis
charge him from further attendance.
Thomas H. jerks testified before the Con-
mittee on the I'd that he never made any such
atfidavis as that presented by VIM. II. sey'-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.

3 AT Ross's Grove, seven miles west OF
Pittsburg, Pa, on the 4th, a most terrific
storm occurred during picnic A large
number Of women and children had taken
refuge in and under a covered wagon which
stood beneath a tree; the tree was struck by
lightning, toppled over upon the wagon and
crushed to death seven persons and badly
injuring nearly dozen others. The names
of the killed are: Mrs. Conrad Reithmuller
and her l2- 2-months-o old babe; Ludwig Waltz;
two sons Of Peter Prayer, aged 0 and Is
years; Sophia Schindelman, aged IS; Mrs.
Stoebner, aged 40-all of the town of Sharps-
burg.
DIR. James C. Aver, the well known patent
medicine proprietor, died recently in an
asylum for the insane.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13

farmers Fruit Cdke.-2 cupfuls sug-
ar, / cupful molasses, 8 eggs, cupful
sour milk, teaspoonful soda, l tea
spoonful cream-tartar, and cupful OF
melted butter. Fruit and spice to taste.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13

sail for South America TO open Ameri
can schools there. They take with
them school aPParai5s & sa5 OF all KINDS
Most of the principals are recent grad
yates of the Theological School of Bos-
ton University.
Mr.. Spurgeon says: "Young men
nowadays, whose whiskers have scarce
ly grown, consider themselves the prop
er persons to decide questions regard
ing religious matters, and in proportion
to their ignorance is their confidence
and audacity in sneering at every thing
sacred"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13

The Emperor of Brazil has given
from his private purse the sum of 81 900
for the use of Brazilian students of mu-
sic in Europe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
GENERAL.

1t is stated that the racing mare, Mollie
Mccarthy, has been sold to Budd Doble.
The Columbia College crew Of New York
were victorious in the Henley (England) re-
gatta. This was the first boat race ever won
by an American crew in England.
Mr.. Wilbur f. Storey, of the Chicago
Times, is under the care of DIR. Brown n-Se-
guard in Paris, being treated for paralysis.
He had a severe shock while travelling in
Switzerland recently, but is in a fair way to
recover. Ee ~ s4
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
Foreign Notes.

1t has cost England S7,5OO,0OO to
maintain the Queens children since they
came of age.
Miss Emma C. Thursby has made
the most remarkable and thorough sue
cess OF III American singers that have
visited London.
The death of Marshal Baraguey d.
Hilliers reduces the number of Marshals
of France TO three-Mac Mahon, Canro-
bert and Lebeuf.
Miss Constance Sartoris, sister of
Nellie Grants Sartoris, is soon to be
married to the Hon. Claude Vivian, of
London.
The Queen of Denmark has received
from the Empress of Russia the decora-
ton of the Red Cross. The letter of the
Empress warmly thanks all the Danish
women who contributed to the success
of the bazar in aid of the wounded Rus
sian soldiers.
On the recent arrival in Paris of the
Shah of Persia, his suite comprised fif-
teen officials and ten servants. Includ-
ed in the Shah's baggage were thirty-six
boxes of gold coins, each containing
S24, 900. Eighteen men were detailed
by the hotel proprietor to watch the bag
gage, and in addition the Chief of Police
sent twelve men for the purpose.
The Empress-Queen of Great Bri-
tain and India takes several prizes at
the Paris cattle show as stock-raiser.
Her Hereford bull carried off a first
prize, as did her Devon COW, but her
two Durham short-horn COWS had to be
content with second prize. The Prince
of Wales takes several prizes for South
down sheep.
Prince Bismarck is not an early
riser, and is fond of sitting up late at
night, chatting, over bottle of wine ol
a glass of beer 1t is said that nearly
ali his diplomatic negotiations, begin.
ming with Gen. Govonne's confidential
overtures, in 1866, tor an alliance be
tween Italy and Prussia, untilthe mos
recent poarparlers on the Eastern ques
ton, have been transacted by him in &
convivial way in the nocturnal hour.
-Disraeli will be made Duke, and
probably receive the vacant Garter
when he returns from Berlin. A very
delicate compliment was paid him oil
his arrival at the Prussian Capital, whei
the Crown-Princess of Germany, {
daughter of Queen Victoria, and bu
newly returned from England, sent t.
his hotel a bouquet with strawberry
leaf, the emblem of the Ducal coronet
in the center.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1878-07-13
Haps and Mishaps.

Haps and m1shaps.
Charles Bennett was fatally gored
by bull near Coldwater, Mich.
Mrs. Mirah Frye, of Avoca, Iowa,
was struck by lightning while standing
in her doorway and instantly killed.
Her five small children were in the
house at the time, but were unharmed.
Michael Weymire, lad of Is, liv-
ing near Covington, Ind, committed
suicide by shooting himself through the
left breast with an old rifle. No cause
can be assigned for the rash act. He
had, however, previously made known
to his companions his intentions.
Capt. Thos. G. Funston, aged 80,
of Philadelphia, accidentally shot him
self, the ball entering the left breast,
killing him almost instantly. He was
soldier in the Mexican war, and
served with distinction in the late civil
war. @
Freeman Weiss, son of Amos
Weiss, of Champion Township, Mar
shall County, o., was fatally injured
while working in his saw-mill. He was
near-sighted and got too near the saw,
when his foot slipped and he became
entangled in the machinery, cutting off
his right arm at the shoulder, several of
his toes, and making deep cash in his
chest and left arm. lh- as ails
Edwin Burke, a pumper, while
working at well near Duke Center, in
Bradford County, Pa, fell from the top
of derrick to the floor, distance of
20 feet, and was instantly killed. 1t is
supposed he had fit. The unfortun-
ate man struck head first, his arms being
spread apart. His mangled body pre-
sented most horrible appearance.
There was hardly bone in his body but
what protruded from the flesh, and one
of the bones of the leg was driven COM
pletely through the sole of the boot.
Miss Annie Morrow, young lady
about 21 years age, a daughter of Col.
Robert Morrow, of Paris, KY, was ac-
cidentally shot in the heart and killed,
on the 29th ult. She was arranging the
furniture in her brothers. room, and, it
is supposed, caught the gun by the
muzzle and struck the hammer against
the side of the doot, causing the dis
charge of the weapon. She lived but
few seconds after being shot. Miss
Morrow was highly intelligent,
sprightly young lady, with large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintances.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17
inauguration of Governor smith or wis
c0nsfn.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 1.-The inaugural
ceremonies to-day and meeting of the legisla-
ture Wednesday has drawn together large
number OF prominent politicians and others
Of this State, and the city is OVERLOOKING with
military and other. A train of ten coaches
arrived here at noon, bearing the State
officers-elect and four military companies in
command of Col II. NJ. Benjamin, of Milwau-
kee! An immense crowd was at the depot to
receive the new officers. A procession was
formed with the new and old State
officers, committee Of arrangements
and ladies in carriages, military and
citizens on foot, which marched to the state
house, the Governors Guards, Capt. Stack
acting as guard of honor. The procession
made very handsome and SNOWY appear
ancc. The streets around the capitol park
were crowded with people. After marching
to the state house the military formed a cor
don around the east steps of the capitol, the
newly elected officers were escorted to the
senate chamber, where Gov. Smith and other
state officers were sworn into Office by Chief
Justice Ryan, of the supreme court GOV.
Smith made a short address Of thanks
for the great honor conferred, and pledglng
for himself and associates the administration
of the affairs of the State to the best of their
ability Ex-Gov. Ludington intended to make
an address on leaving the executive chair, but
owing to q bad cold could not deliver it, but
handed the same to the representatives of the
press. Gov. Ludington thanks the people
for past honors bestowed upon him, and ex-
presses pleasure at again being private citi-
zen Of the State. After the speeches were COM
pleted thenew officers, taking the arm of their
predecessors, were escorted to their several
departments.
This afternoon at four o'clock the sever al
military companies had an inspection and re-
view on Main street, under command of Col.
II. VI. Benjamin Of Milwaukee, Gov. Smith
and staff inspecting the different companies,
who made a most acceptable appearance. AT
seven o'clock GOV. and Mrs. Smith, with the
other State officers and their ladies, received
their friends in the senate chamber, which had
been beautifully and tastefully decorated for
the occasion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL,

SENATE Jan. 1O.-A number of bills
were introduced among them one by Mr..
Kellogg TO authorize steamship service in the
Gulf of Mexico. Mr.. Conkling offered resolu-
tions which were agreed to directing the
Judiciary committee to investigate the restor-
alton Of Major Runkle to the army and DR..
Draper to the Navy pay rolls. Agreed to. Mr..
Fdmunds submitted Joint resolution for a
constitutional amendment forbidding appro-
priations by States to sectarian schools. The
silver resolution of Senator Matthews coming
up as the regular order, Mr.. Beck addressed
tile Senate in adyocacyof it.
House, Jan. 10.-Several bills were
introduced, among them a number to prevent
the immigration and naturalization of Chinese
and one by Mr.. Cox for the diseontinuance of
the five cent nickel coin, and the coinage of a
silver half-dime. Mr.. Woods resolution for q
general investigation of all the public de-
partments GENE MP and Mr.. Wood addressed
the House. The resolution was also favored
by Clymer and Cox of Ohio, and opposed by
hale. Garfield, and others. Mr. Hale offered
a substitute providing that committees should
be;yes{ed with extraordinary inquisitorlai pow
ers only upon the preferrlug of distinct charg-
es. A long discussion followed participated
in by several gentlemen Mr.. Hale's substi-
tute was finally adopted in committee of the
whole l0I to 90 after which the committee
rose and the House adjourned.
House, Jan. 1.-THE resolution fer
gennral Investigation came up as unfinished
business and the Democrats now having ma
jority, Mr. Hale's substitute was rejected and
Mr. Moods original resolution passed. Sew
eral bill were introduced and referred, among
them two 10 provide popular loans for the
deposit of savings. The house then received
private business and adjourned till the 18th.
SExArE, JAM 14.-Petitions relating TO
the bankrupt law and financial legislation
were presented. Mr.. Edmunds submitted an
amendment to Mr. Matthews silver resolution
expressing the sentiments Of the advocates of
the geld standard, which was ordered printed.
Mr.. Mitchell submitted 2 resolution opening
to settlement all Indian reservations. Re-
ferred Mr.. Edmunds submitted q joint res
oiutioa prescribing rules for the two houses
in Joint session. also a rule making 1t our of
order 10 move TO admit any person on the
floor Of the Senate. Mr. Thurman offered
resolution instructing the military COMMITTEES
to report what additional legislation is neces-
sary with regard to the appropriation for or
ganiziag and arming the militia of the several
States The Senate resumed consideration Of
the M2tthews' silver resolution, aud Mr.. Baily
spoke in favor Of them.
H0rsE, Jan. IA large number Of
Bills were introduced and referred Mr. Kel-
ley offered a resolution to provide for special
session of the house to listen to any argu-
ments by certain women in behalf of the pro-
posed sixteenth amendment TO the constitu-
ton. Rejected, 107 to 40. The speaker an
nounccd some committee appointments and
the house adjourned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17
TIE CONFLICT IN THE OLD WORLD

Chakair Pasha telegraphs to CONSTANT
nople that after checking the Russian advance
with great loss at Petricheyo he retired to
strongly intrenched positionsat Poibrine and
Otuklioi.
4 thaw has commenced which, if it
continues, will cause the movement Of ice on
the Danube to recommence and make com
munlcation more difficult than ever. 1t is ut
teTly impossible now for horses and wagons
TO cross and the Russian attendance depart
ment is helpless. Words cannot describe the
situation on the Danube The Russians sup
press kilograms with a view of preventing
the state of affairs becoming
known to England. A terrible
outbreak of the spotted typpu
has occurred in Froteshti and the neighbor-
hood 1t originated among Turkish prison
ers and it is whispered that it is really the
plague.
The Grand Duke Nicholas has tele-
graphed the following to the Emperor from
Vetcha, January 9th: Il am happy to con-
graduate your Majesty upon brilliant vic
tory gained to-day Gen. Radezky has, after
desperate lighting captured the whole Turk
sh ARMY defending Schipka Pass, consisting of
Al batailions, 10 batteries and regiment of
cavalry. Prince Mursky has occupied Kez-
autik General Skobelof holds Sceiyka.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

SENATE, Jan. 9-The Senate organized
by the election of 4. J. Turner, Chief Clerk
and A, J. Brayton, Sergeant-at-Arms. The
standing committees were then announced,
after which the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, Jan. 9.-The House organized
BY the election of Mr.. Barrows Greenbacler,
as Speaker. J. r. Hunter, Democrat, was
elected chief clerk and Bnton klans, Sergeant
alarms All the other officers are also Dem
orrats. The afternoon was devoted to choos-
ing seats.
SENATE, January, 11th.-President pro
TEN. Barden presiding. Resolutions were in
troduced; Instructing the statute revisers to
report as soon as possible; and distributing
sections of the Executive Message among APP
propriate committees. Bills were introduced:
To provide 400 copies of Webster's Una
bridgod Dictionary for the usual distribution
By law, cost not to exceed 81 per copy;
granting unexpired years salary (Sl,500) for
late Moses Strong, Assistant State Geologist,
to his wife and family; to facilitate the pro-
dTction of books, papers and documents in
courts of record, as evidence. Senator Prices
resolution endorsing the Bland Silver Bill
was Bmade thes special order for Wednesday
at II A. NJ. Adiournedtill evening.
ASSEMBLY, Jan 1t.-Resolution adopt
ed after extended debate, granting use of
Chamber, the evening Of the l5th to Thomas
NJ. Nichol, of Kansas, to deliver speech on
finance question. Adjourned until evening
OF 14th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17

track, a'afned at Ids hasty tread the
birds twi5tered mcrrly in the leafy
branches. All was life and 10Y, and
seemed to leer and mock his woe. Heed
less of theictamping pain in his limbs
and upheld by the feYerish strength born
of intense excitement he strobe rapidly
out; but when tho dilapidated ruins
doomed still and sombre in his gaze he
checked for a mement his mad speed. A
cold chill lcrept through his veins and his
trembling limbs refused to obey his will.
But Maud! All His darling Maud
sim corning; Maud, I'm comingl" he
shouted, rushing ffantically up the
crumbling steps.
The wind 50 warm without, met him,
chill and gold, as he pushed open the
great doos, and the yellow sunlight paled
as it struggledin the semi-darkness The
dash of tise3 sea as il broke against the
cold graArocks smos6 his ear with a
mournfuEsound his own footballs echoed
like knqll. An incubus of dread and
| fear seemed TO settle Upon bis heart; he
| folt stifie&, and unable to advance. But
ahl anything rather than this terrible
suspense.s He rushed hurriedly up the
stairs to tha door of the fatal room. 1t
was still Flpsed-and all was deathly 81
lent within; with a desperate effort he
pushed II open, and gave a Mortified,
fearful g5ze within Yes; there-there,
upon thes floor, with staring eyes and
| pinched, pallid features lay his beloved
"a CORPSE For moment he gazed hor-
rifed; thsn, with aroan sank unconsci-
GUS to thg floor.
=, ~
paul -Paulr' murmured sweet
voice, and lingering kiss was imprinted
upon hisjlips. "Do YOU know me at last
| Paulr'
Drowssly opening his eyes, he saw the
| dear face Of Maud above his own, fair and
fresh as be had last seen it before that
fearful fall upon the rocks.
Where am II What does it n eani Are
you indeed, my own sweet Maud, or only
her glorisied spiritgH
| Maud$ laughed happy little laugh,
althougkftears shone like pearls in her
blue eyes 49,
att eSnly the hor4id phantom of de-
lerium taat still veScs you, Paul. / am
no spiri& but a living, breathing reality
And tpen she told him how some fish
ermen, sailing by in their little
| boat, ha2 heard Der terrified screams
when hcEwas precipitated to the rocks;
how theS had come 10 thciI aid and car
ried theFa both to little cottage near by
how he. bruised anil bleeding, yet not
dead, haN passed frcm Inconsistencies 10
the mad1ening tortares of brain fever.
Though subjected TO long and pain
full illness Paul could not fail TO recover
his wontel health under Maud's minis
trations4 Yet he tyas permantly lame.
However, if the evident devotion of
bride can: confer happiness on bride
groom, Paul, leaning upon staff while
returning with Maud from the hymenial
altar, wasithe happicst Of Benedicts.