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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The Bishop Of Manchester is trouUed
in his mind about the Colorado potato
beetle. In a sermon at the re-Opening
of Kirkkam Church, he said, that men
and faCetious neWspaPeTs-Puuch, for
iAstance-madet themselves merry about
the Colorado beetle. They did not
seem to think that perhaps this moi
some beast which had destroyed many
a harvest field on the other side Of the
Atlantic, might come here and destroy
our own fair harvest fields. He did
not think the Colorado beOtle was
thing to make Jokes about,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

; One day shortly after the late great
eclipse on the moon, a country servant
had occasion 10 be in town at the shoe,
makers. Crispin asked her if she had
seen the eclipse on the moon last week
Her reply was, No; J was ma in tn,
t00n f1at NIGHT"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

OF the coast Of Virginia about five
miles frOmthe mainland, is an island
upon which roam numbers of ponies as
Wild as the mustang. How or when
they settled there is not known
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

An Old woman wishing to MAKE a
clergyman believe she read her Bible,
took it as he was coming in at the door,
and upon Opening-it exclaimed: ''Wen.
how glad 1 am, for here are my spects-
eles which 1 lost tlaee years ago"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

A living fish was recently found in
Newark, N. J., imbedded in a block
of ice about two inches below the sur
face. Apparently he was in cOmfOrta-
ble quarters, though when released
from his icy home he padded off as if
enjoying bis liberty.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

Lime water is made by adding two
ounces of Stacked lime to one gallon
of water, and shaking it well for a
seW minutes. After twelve hours the
excess of lime will have subsidized, and
the lime water may be drawn off.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

An old Scotchman being informed by
a betting acquaintance that 'his friend
the captain" would obligingly hold The
stakes, the canny Northern replied,
"Ay, ay, that's a. very weel, but wha's
tae hand the captain9"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

In Lancaster county, Pa an epi-
demic resembling the chicken ,ehOl-
ra is killing off the. crows like flies in
autum. On high barren bluff, at
Rocksvile,. over 200 were found dead
at one time.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

A lady prevented the buds from fall
ing off her red begonia after number
Of experiments-by finally pouring boil
ing water upon manure and using it
S7aringly, after which the begOnia
blOOmed spIendidly.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

"a Picture given lur first correct answer rgccvCdI
lst-Au ore Of ziuc-
z,i-Au uJ euif I'm the roof OF ancient Buildings:
3d--TO appreciate
4th-Six-elevenths Of o KIND Of bird.
5Ih--A massive tower 10 ancient castles.
6th-Au animal. EMMA
Bufurd, o.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

1t isinParis, the home of the utiIiza-
tiOn Of everything, that the rat is
turned to the greatest number of uses.
He forms employment for an army of
hunters, whOpursue him for the sake
of his skin.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The annual product Of gold in South
America is $50, 100000. The gold mines
of Mexico were wrought long before
COrtez revealed them to the eyes Of Eu-
rope, in 1913.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

Happiness is far more a matter Of
temperament than Of circumstance,
but habitual happiness can be cultiya-
ted as well as habituaI ill-temper or
ufOrOseness.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

1t was the cOxswain Of a bOIt-clUb
that at a recent cane presentation, re-
marked that he had got his cane new,
and could not be expected to deliver an
oar-ratiOn. -
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Love sd Melody.

.Tis love creates fhel tody, and all
This waste Of music the voice Of love,
That even to birds an beasts, the tender arts
or pleasing teaches. Fence the glossy kind
Try evOry winning VI Inventive love
Can dictate, aud in cd5riship to their mates
Pour forth their little lSsoulA
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The gold product Of She Pacific slope
Of the United States to the present time
has amounted to 100000, 600. The pro
duct of the Nova Scotia mines has
amounted to 5000 coo.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

Spicer surprised his cook the other
morning by Temarklng that he dids't
want his gravy executed" in that man
ner; he added that it was burned at the
afnol~ ...'"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

Gov Hampton is being denounc-
ed by South Carolina statesmen, for
favoring the payment Of the State
debt.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The Chinese Government Gazette,
published at Pekin, is considerably
over thousand years Old-by far the
oldest in the world.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

1t is estimated that in twenty years
the English language will be spoken
by 100000, 600 people, against so, ,OOO, 600
who will speak the French and Ger
man,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

A woman thinks man brave if he
only picks up a cOckroach with his fin
ger, but she doesn't think it requires
any courage to swear off for three
weeks.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Young Folks Corner.

Emma" Buford, Ohio, sent US correct answers
to Geographical Charade, POetical Enigma No. 2,
Euignas No. / and No. 2, and Pi, ia. News Of
March 9s, but they did lot reach rs in time for
last weeks paper. ---.-
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The ancient Greek phalanx COM
prised 5000 men forming a square bat
talon.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

A man owning a triangular farm has three sons,
Thomas, " iGm and John 2 he father lives Ht
the center uf the inscribed circle, aud the sons
i've at the apexes or angles Of the Triangle The
distance from the father to homas is lo J. de-, 70
William 10 rods, sBd 20 John ljH rods Whist IS
prOblgm2 A
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11


To Geographical Hizzic.
Anii Irb0r desired very much TO become the
brIce of an itg'e'', and vas OILY cheerful ~ncn
-he was iu bis 0nr5efH bat on the other hand her
dtrfiHu was far from being sud llSaG) when
ne WIS with her Tine u uthtul sirTiHf Snow
ing the situation of afiairss sUuu dressed himself
in full SUIT, maue of cashmere, 90 form uIi,uH
with his d-ur Wiihuut the father consent. But
PrOciJcHcs iutervtued and iei her father into the
..l,t, VINO had hitherto been iguOTaut OF the man
going with her, even being on rtfsIidlg terms
with her. So the fathers peace becsme disturbed
on hearing the Hetrs, when be became mad and
went 20 stCsGriHg tSCEweriu), when concord should
have dwelt in his brest. The irate tatner aycrrcd
that The gent in his habits was to loose I0uiousel'
aud wu;.l not suit 20 become one OF his boys ON
acc iuuL IF his lmOIGlug TOO much B0ttr0oll- ic-
toTid a sister, thinking CrGHgi5 was approaching
between father and daughter, suddenly, through
uter ,beCame the mediator, aud established I'sUee
i'm he uOI hold.
Hlwsvel, the nuptials were solemnized in the
fathers presence on SUNDAY, about the first OF
Hag. AS usual with high-tOuud people on getting
married, they went Ou tour (LhuTl TO De gone
about a yeas, full OF gsod hgIe, aud desired very
much to enjoy JUu rgGfher, but instead he wealth
er WAS both rIing and ehiLyi so their hearts were
hed with djsJuByiHttgHt. After all their fEDt0it8
they returned IN tine sDrlHg looking very Ilos. When
The husband tived useful life ana pracLsed tsl'l-
DsraUcg, which was an era unexpected Dy Lne
father.
To Granger Problem:
h tie ,:Jrder receives twelve cents for each
pound, for one hundred pounds he VIZ receive
twelve dollars il he takes wool al one dollar per
pound, one hundred and twelve pounds Will be re-
uuIred in order 70 let the Granger have bis hun
dred pounds. Then for each pound the Granger
takes 10 the carder he viii receive tie one hundred
and twelfth part of one hundred and twelve pounds
which il twenty-five -elgths, which Is eiEh-
o J-uiue and tyyu-seyenths pounds. The carder Hiu
retain the difference between one hundred pounds
and eighty-nine and tyO-seveuths pounds which
is ten and tive-seyeuths pounds. D. d. r
To Knife Problem:
Cost Of drst knife, 20 cts; cost Of last, 80 cts.
Selling price, 24.Cts.
To Puzzle-A Yard Stick.
To Diamond Puzzle:
No T
ROM go
T L n
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

To Puetica Euigma-AlfOhsO.
EDITOR NEWS The answer to the Granger
Problem in the News OF ApIil 4th t. az follows {:
The tprnger gets 81 ~ pounds of Uarded wool, the
CT der rejai 9 o5-T pounds.
Answer 10 hnrfe Problem i'm issue of same date {:
First knife cost - cents sold for % cents. sec
oni knife cost 81 cents; sold for "a cents. S0lu-
tons given If desired. ALICS.
New Vienna %.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Ha3dbiIIs! HaDc biIIgI

From ls smallest 'Dodger" to the largest Postery
neatly printed on short notice. Prices are yer
lIlF-lroHi y per 1000 up. CAllat the
geplsd NEWS OFFICE,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
''At Home "

Fou viii always hud the Printers ssAt Home,
lrqm A. NJ. Monday TIL p. NJ. Saturday, ready 10
RilnI ni Al Home or any other style of Cards, st
'HP laeplsifl NEWS OFFICE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27

looked at It, took drink of wine ana shot for the
waterfall. could not stop when got above ~ anu
after going over was little stunned. from there
into the hardest part OF the Ta9us. Inc river
strikes into wild country through the mountains;
perfect wilderness. Sometimes tnere Woui"
be great powders in the stream like big paving
stones, round on all sides; at other times there
would be layers of sand. kept through that wili
country three days and three nights. All the provi-
sons had piece of bread about as big as my
two fists. The second day got some olives in tree,
and on the morning OF the fourth day mad ahosnei
on the top of the rocks shepherd cutting of olive
branches which he was casting down to girl who
girl perceivng uttered cry and the attention OF
the being thus called to the curious object IN the
river, he frightened that he fell from the tree
and made of. The girl with more courage. picked
up big boulder and waited, watching with her biz
eyes, wondering what the strange thing could be.
But the current took me swiftly along, and thus
left Them"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27

that the British and Russian governments were on
friendly terms with each other, and agreed IN the
unity of purpose; that Persia the side of Rus
STA and the Persian territory adjoins the Russian
possessions AMI that the three Powers desired to
somehow take possession OF His Hghness domin-
ions and to partition them among themselves The
writer further remarked that it known that Tur-
KEY first weakened. and that Russia, England
and the other Powers then interiered with
the country and encountered the Turkish Tx
chequer with large indemnity; and that,
under these circumstances, the chief should not be
lax in the administration of the Affairs OF his country
at such critical time, but should issue arms and
money to the different tribes nhabiting the hills and
the plains and induce them to be ready to engage in
= religious war in his behalf.
The petition having been read to the Ameer, His
Hghness uttered hundreds Of abusive words against
its writer, and tore Ii up.
The reporter of this news learned at Gandmak, while
on his way to Peshawur. that Shah Mard Khan. late
Hakm OF Jealabad. died ut Cabul.
The mobiles of Afghanistan are pouring into the
capital.
The following is an extract from Peshawur Con-
fdental Diary" dated August HI
grand review of the troops took place on the
I'd OF August. but owing to the heat OF the day it
did not last long. On the following day the envoy
wished the Amer in Durbar. Conversation took
with the British Government. The envoy replied
that M had heard about it, The conversation
then turned upon trade, and the envoy
proposed that the Aneer should lower the
duties and allow Russian merchants to visit
Aghanistan. Some talk then followed about
the Turks the Russians and the English and the
Durbar was closed. The Ameer gave the envoy writ
ten replies to the letters that had been brought by the
envoy. Special Russian horsemen. escorted by some
Afghan sowars conveyed them toward Turkestan. 1t
is said that the Amer requested the envoy to remain
The general impression is that the Ameer has not
concluded any definite arrangement with the Russian
envoy, and that he is trying to gain time with the
view to watching what action the British government
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27

DIFFICULTIES IN THE EMPERoR's CABINET
SMALLPOX RAvAaING THE CEARA DISTRICT
HUNGRY MONARCH.

DIFFICULTIES IN THE EMPERoRs CABINET
SMALLPOX RAvAaING THE CEARA DISTRACT
HUNGRY MONARCH.
RIO JANEmo. Nov. 80, 1873.
Their Majest,es and the Ministers returned to Rio
Janero late on the night of the 2sth surfeited with
..vvas" and Examinations. but with tremendous
appetite for meat supper. watcrspout having
ried off that morning piece of the railroad in the
highlands OF Csntagallo and detained them FIVE hours.
during which time they yearning after the flesh
pots for, like Russia, the Emperor has . special
weakness for turkey.
THE CABINET TROUBLES.
The life Of the Sininibe Cabinet appears to be fast
on the wane and "crowner's quest verdict would
be Ied by the overhoncsty and scant discretion OF
the Minister of Finance" No Cabinet in Brazil
entered power with better auspices. for the Premier
possessed the unlimited confidence Of the Emperor
and people, and his colleagues. though TO Office.
respected for ability, energy and integrity In
these respects exceed DIR. Gaspar Silveirs Mar
tins, but his nexperence in administration and in
nate pugnacity, combined with want Of tact and
fondncss OF hitting hard aud interference with de-
tails and departmental etiquette has aienated tho
entire press and brought swarm OF hornets around
himself and his colleagues, compromising the Cab-
net to such extent that IL Is doubtful that
his retral can now save it, though the Emperor will,
IL possible. maintain Senior Snnibie ~ Premier. IL
Cabinet has to be formed It is probable Senator
Saraiva will he the Premier. with Dantas In Agricu
ture. Martinho do Campos in Empire, Alfonso Celso
in Marine.
SMALLPOX IN THE NORTH.
The examination ordered by the Minister or Finance
into the Santos Custom House has revealed great
Irregularities and several ascertaned of fraud
such az clearing silks kitchen knives. trimmings
for ladies' dresses guns. The health of Rio Is still
improving and the smallpox IL gradually decreasing.
In Ceara however smallpox has been making fearful
ravsges among the famine refugees collected at tho
capita 5000 being sick and the daily mortality reach
ing 800 a day in population OF 10000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
A WAR IN PROGRESS AGAINST THE INDIANS OF

A WAR IN PROGRESS AGAINST THE INDIANS OF
THE INrERIoR-A PATRIOTIC LOAN.
IA PLATA Nov. Is, 1874
In the Argentine Confederation reports from the
western frontier declare an invasion by Indians and
Chiloans Colonel Rocea has telegraphcd complete
denial Of the alleged shooting by him of sixty tams
Indians who had come to him to make complaint Of
their treatment by the authorities of Rio Puerto.
Before commencing the operations for the purpose
OF driving all the indians to behind the Rio Negro
the Minister Of War has determined to carry the clo
graph to the present Indian frontier.
The patriotic loan OF $4,000 900 for meeting thu
cost of tho operations against the Indians Is being
freely subscribed throughout the interior.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27

special meeting Of the Tammany Hall General
Committee was held in the Fourteenth street head
quarters last evening. About one hundred and fifty
members were present. among them Comptroller
Kelly, John Foley. Augustus Schel Joel o. Stevens,
Fire Commissioner German. Park Commissioner
Lane, Corporation Attorney Boyd and Major Quincy.
primaries TO elect the General Committee for 1879
was read and adopted These primaries will be held
on Monday evening, December 80. The new General
Committee will meet for organization January ,.
After the rendering Of vote of thanks to the conf,
itec officers for 1878 the meeting adjourned sine de,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27

ton. Exeter Torquay. Plymouth. Barnstapie, Cardiff.
Newport and Swansea. Mr.. Dester and Mr.. Pickin.
manager and suh-manager OF the West of England
Bank viii hold the same positions in the new bank.
IL Is proposed to give preference i'll allotment to the
shareholders in the West of England Bank. and to
those who become customers OF the new bank in the
districts proposed to be covered very influential
list of prnmuteIs has been secured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27
THE DICTATOR LATORRE.

LA PLATA. Nov n, 1873.
In Uruguay the elections have been favorable Ia
the maintenance OF the Dictator Latorre for another
term of two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-18
News of the DAY.

A feather cloak made Of $3.50 feathers Of
the quail, prairie chicken and wild duck is far
sale in st. Louis at $500.
VIM. Wiokley, Of Philadelphia, has contrib
uted ten thousand dollars to Dartmouth College
for founding 8 protessorship of Anglo Saxon
and English literature. This is in addition to a
gift OF twenty five thousand dollars made some
time since by the same gentleman.
The suit against General Sheridan 10 New
York is progressing very slowly, owing to Gene
raj Butler, as counsel for the prosecution, COB.
testing every step taken By the defeIca.
The British bark Humber, from Antwerp for
Philadelphia, arrived in Hampton Roads last
evening. leaking, and will go up to Baltimore
to be repaired at once.
Charles F. Coltusn, late o clerk in the
Charlestown tMass.) postofice, has been sen.
fenced to three years imprisonment With hard
labor for embezzement of letters
The Baroness Burdett Coutts is interesting
herselt in gathering clothing and money for the
rsilet OF the 100000 fugitives who have been
driven to Constantinople from the districts de.
wasted by che late war 10 Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-18
Virginia Ae1S.

4 train load of southwest Virg0!@ cattle end
sheep arrived q. Norfolk, or Monday, Tor ship
meoc to Europe.
The Court Of Appeals at Riohu,oud. yester-
day, after rendering few decisions aui putting
several oasis on their privileged DOCKET, ad-
jGurncl till January e. 1879.
A colorcd woman named kczia1 Walkers,
employed as cook ia Portsmouth,, while under
ldueuca ofliuuor, yesterday fell IL tub Of water
head foremost, aud vas unable to cItcicate htE.
self. Her clothes took fire from the kitchen
stove ia the meantime, and all but her head
was !caifuIly burned. She Tas dead when
found
At Backbone. Nsosemond County. GO Mon-
day. coorad man named Moses Ford, "a erl-
ploye of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad
Company, was convicted Of petty larceoy in
stealing ten dolIer5. and, beng oTerwheImed
with modification at he degradation to which
he was subjected, went home, AID from lis
mother hand received shot Kun, with which
be blew CUT bis brains. Ho fred twlc' bo:ore
be succeeded 10 the suicidal attempt.
Among the patents granted las: week uare
the following from Firgoia: Peter Il. Mayo
and Thomas Atkinson, Richmond. removable
covers for show boxes; James Z, Lewe, Pur-
cellsilIe, suano distributors; Patrick Il. Child
7ess, ayuesborough, milestone drivers; WIN.
B. ConWay, Blacksburg, cigar perfosator ard
match box; William Fl. SDoo1er, Portsmouth.
reefog and furliog sails; HardaWsy f. Gug2er,
Bedford county, ohurn notors.
Tho Finance Committee Of the l1oua5 Of
Delegates held neeliog last night, and had
urder consideration the proposition pro7id:0g
for conference with the creditors of The State,
aud agreed to report a resolution requesting
the Governor to call conference TO meet 10
Richmcud, January 18th next, but at the same
time resolved that 90 settlement could be made
without cmhodyiag the principles Of the Bar
bour bill, passed last SESSION, which attempted
to avade the coupon feature Of the Funding
BILL by requiring taxes to be raid 10 money,
and which wa5 vetoed by the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-18
NGBEY SUITS AT DEALuAM's.

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