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The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-05-18
WAS 1T BASS !.


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The Henrietta Journal. Of the lIth
instant. published in Clay county. whieh
is ON the border Of the Indian Territory.
contains the following which oorrotor-
stes the opinion OF the parties lately %
pursuit Of Base and gang. that they
were making tor the Indian TERRITORY
The Journal says;
Last Saturday morning. Sheriff Ge-.
while serving some pApes ia ia. south
western part Of the county. about tSrn-
ty>tiye miles from Henrietta, had ocus-
sion 20 pass near the neck Of some
timber. and while riding le.surely along
observed three men emerging from the
edge apparently unobseTyei. and uhen
within about fifty yards ol the sheriff
found has presence, and immediately
drew their revolvers aud halted Shcrifl
Gee at once dIsmouaied aud using Ia.
horse as a barricale took aim Nlth hi.
rifle. and demanded their pr.-euc-
The three horsemen were separated
some few feet apart, and halloe.i To- the
sheriff ~ 10 mis- business and course. ~
the same time having their arms well
displayed and pointed towards tee
who still remained with LIS Gun
drawn on the Spokesman 81 the
three. To shoot Was the first Impul g
Of the sheriff, but to do so. was certain
death 10 him, a. il was evident they
were expecting battle and were well
prepared 10 engage in one. The spoke-,
man of the party failing 70 hnd the
sherIfs mission and thinking him ouly
a traveller. motionei his comrsd,-
away, but never leaving sight Of Gee
with their arms nniil their safety was
secure by distance. As soon a. they
reached safety. the party closed togeih.
er and rode rapidly of In a westerly
! direction. M. Gee was close enough o.
identity them a. strangers in these
parts, aud 20 recognize brand on ia.
leaders horse, and on his return home
the following morning. relatsd the err
cumstances OF the affair, and gave the
description Of the men. which exactly
corresponds with that Of Bass aud has
two comrades who eyAiei the officers oi
Denton county and were lat ---n
making their toward Wise county. a.
appears III the papers which arrive,l
yesterday. II these are the same men.
, which We have resson TO t.liev- ia.
sheriff Is to be congratulated for ht.
good luck, for cure death awaited Linn
had he pulled the trigger on either one
and equally certain it l. that had sheriff
Gee even one other but himself pr.-~nt
desperate fight would have taken
place or the party been prisoners A.
It was miles from any house. and the
strong probability that other- we're in
the timber. be was compelled - allow
them TO proceed oB their way, for Il "a.
useless 20 attempt even .u arrest %.
one thing, 10 Il certain, whoever the
men were, they were eyadin. iusiic-
and were on their guard. and a. III
tram robbers were last seen moving IA
this direction. together With the asru-
rate description. II u reasonable 10 sup.
Po-e thai Bass and hi- posse pa--ed
through Clay county on SATURDAY lat
seeking refuge in the far and d.sslat.
prairies and cAyerns Of the 49,.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-05-18

PHILADELPHIA, PA. May le.-The
steamship 'Stste Of California was
spccsssfuily launched. Although the
vsssel hes sbssn purchased By the Rus
Sian govsrnment there were no Bus
alan olE3OsRs present
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24

His partner draws the top of the shock
neatly together and binds it either with
band Of stalks, or, what for saving OF
time / prefer, yard Of wool twlne.
These small shocks are suffered to
stand about ten days or two weeks.
They are then opened and bound into
four sheaves or bundles each, the fod-
der, which by this time is party cured
and very tough, making excellent bands.
Twelve Of these sheaves are then Drm.
ed into a large shock, the tops bound
with the wool twine used III the ilrsI
instance, and these shocks stand IN the
field till wanted for feeding. ] usually
pay % cents each for binding the small
shocks, and, rs there are about forty OF
these to the acre, the cost for binding Is
about 81 per acre. | omitted 10 SPY
that u fair days work in cutting for the
eight men and the driver OF the ma
chine il eight or nine acres.
TO see the immense quantity OF succu-
lent growth at the time of cutting, not
less than thirty or forty tons per acre,
-one would suppose that the finest ana
driest weather would be necessary 10
cure the crop. 1t has 50 happened that
for two years it rained nearly every day
while we were cutting, and for week
after. But not q hundred pounds was
spoiled, except where a chance shock
was blown over.
The only objection to the crop Is, mat
it il so rich in sacclarine matter that IT
cannot be housed. A section OF one OF
the stalks il nearly as sweet rs cane,
and. however dry it may appear, 1t VIII
heat and ferment III the NOW Or stack.
II must stand out doors till used, but Il
well shocked it keeps very well, ana
opens out fresh, and bright, and ira
grant. | feed all the fodder cut and
having 50 arranged rs to cut
four or five tons an hour,-and ma
that cattle, sheep, and horses prefer the
fodder 80 prepared to the best hay, or
any other feed ] can place before them.
Those who are not prepared Tor cut
ting and stcaming will find the fodder
its il comes from the field y most supe-
rior feed, us good rs or better than the
best hay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
An Important Duty.

When young men are brought to ruin
by extravagant expenditures, the fault
is not often wholly their own-and this
is especially true Of those who are liy-
ING with their parents and are under
age. The father and mother if they do
their duty and are not culpably negligent,
will know the amount Of the income Of
the son. and the source from which tits
derived, and also pretty nearly what his
expenditures are, and the knowledge
that they are giving attention to these
matters will be strong check against
wrong-doing, if any check is required.
They will also know how responds his
evenings, and what his associates are
and if he is spending money freely they
will find ont where it comes from. And
the employers ofthe boys, and especially
Of those holding responsible positions,
neglect n duty they owe both to them
selves and to those i'll their employ, if
theyIdo not inform themselves ~ to their
habits, that they may grow up frugal,
Industrious and honest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
Out OF Tune.

When the tones OF musical instrument be-
come harsh and discordant we say u ts /" out 81
tune" The same may be said Of that far mrc
wonderful and complicated piece az mechanism,
human structure when 1t becomes disoFdersi.
Not only actual disease, but those far more con
mon causes, overwork, mental anxiety, anu ~, ~
ityfng may Impair It's vigor and Aciivity Tie
best remedy for partial collapse u the vital e.
ergtes. from these us frtm other Gauss. hostcs
ter's stomach Filters. which IL NJ the SAINT tltif
m agreeable and mind cheering cordial. ara W
hest toss ible nyigorant in cases OF debility
II an incompursb stomach and antl.nllllo
medicine, eradcates fever and ague and preVene
subsequent attacks. II remedies win certalh
and tnorourhness bowe and kidney mplaints
dyspepsia nervousness rheumatic troubles ans
MANY other bodily ailments II also counteracu
influences which predtspose g disease
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
AnchOring n Horse.

They tell q good story ofan old mari
ner who keeps u little hotel down here
writes II correspondent from Conev
Island, New York's celebrated seaside
resort). His wife was very anxious to
have Il horse, an animal in which the
old gentleman took but little stock, and
the old lady finally won her point, and
got her horse.
The steed was of IN cratic and play
full disposition, and Used, on the least
provocation, to tear madly along the
beech, and succeeded in spiling the old
lady out several times. at last the cap
tain, who had never driven the beast,
volunteered to break him of his vicious
habit; so, getting another old salt to as
sist him, he procured a Hedge anchor
with Il stout line attached.
Fastening the end of the line around
the axle, and putting the anchor in the
wagon, the fiery untamed was hitched
up, and the two old gents started out
for drive along the shore. Soon the
vlvacious charger espied something
which gave him IN excuse to run away,
and Immediately dashed off with fright
full velocity.
The captain dropped the reins, and
summoned all hands let 60 the
anchor" The anchor was let go, and
caught firmly in the sand. The unsus-
pecting quadrupped pranced joyously
along until he got to the end of the rope,
and then he paused-paused SO sudden
ly that the wagon was demolished, and
the two old gentlemen Shot up into the
air, like couple Of sky-rockets, coming
down in a fearfully dilapidated condi-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24

As consequence Of financial de-
preston, the cultivation Of the soil has
grown in extent and the cultlvitors III
numbers. Stocks may meltaway, bonds
depreciate and bank managers and in
surance agents skip to Canada but the
man who can see his wheat heading
out, his cattle and sheep and SWIM wax
ing fat, and his corn crop growing sleek
and silky, like II millionaire with aneasy
conscience and q good wine cellar, has
IL no uncertain promise Of meat and
bread and raiment for the times hat
are ahead of him. -BoSton Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
Remedy for Hard Times.

Stop spending so much on fine
clothes, rich food and style. Buy good,
healthy, food cheaper and better cloth
ing; get moro real and substantial
things Of lie every way, and especially
stop tho foolish habit of running after
expensive and quack doctors or using
50 much If the vile hnmbug medicine
that does You only harm, and makes
the proprietors rich, but put your trust
III the greatest Of all simple, pure
remedies, Hop Bitters, that cures al.
WAYS ut triiiing cost, and you will see
better times and good health. Try il
once. Read Of ii III another column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
The Load on his Mind.
Burlington llawkeyc.

Some one, II figure arraycd IL white,
with frills around its head and blood III
its eye, let him in, and he lunged with
IN easy grace into the first chair that
went past him, after he had made sew
eral vain attempts to seat himself ON
the piano The reproachful figure OF
Mrs. Bosbyschell regarded him with
calm severity, and her icy silence made
him feel uncomfortable.
Moggareck," he said thickly, but
with grave carncstness, Moggareck "
(Mrs. BosySchcli's front name is Mar
garctt), Pve-hic-lyc gotta gatta
quinckened coshielsce."
"A what2" asked Mrs. Bosbyschell,
in calm disdain.
"A quicked coshiencc," repeated Mr..
Bosyschell. Aquickod coshience. A
hic-p?o got something ommy min
Moggnrt. Iycgotta -collesshiol-
gotacofession t'make.'
You can make it i'll the morning"
She said impcriously. 81 am going to
bed. You may sleep whore you please,
or rather where you can
" Nnw," protested Mr.. Bosbyschell.
with much vchemcncc, can't-cant-
wait--hic-- cantgotsleep 18th th'sload
ommy-ommy mind. Got cohesion
tmake, IN mus-mus make it. Done
Moggart-hic- been-bcen
-bcena load ommy mind long time.
Becn-hic-ca rryin' guilty secret round
TIL me too long. Quicked coshience
won glmmo-won gimmy nope-hic
no peace, Mus tell you sumpin'
Mogcrt; sumpm'll s'prizo you, I've,
Mercy on me, man y exclaimed
Mrs. Bosbyschell. startled from her
composure, what have yon been doing ?
Tell me quick, tell me, for heavens
sake ~
Moggart, " said Mr.. Bosbyschell, cts
yo new ic-never suspec-
suspected. It'll mos kill sc. He
Spec it'll n--nigh drive me crazy.
'Slwfult' think bout it. we wouldn'
I've been"
"Spcak 4 shrieked the almost frantic
woman. "l'm wild with suspense
Speak, tell me al, quick o | can tear
her eyes out Tell me, you brute,
what is her name? Who is shc?"
Wh-wh-hict Who'sh whof de
manded Mr.. Bosbyschcll, in blank
amaaement.
The woman, you wretch T. scream.
ed his wife; "who IS the woman
% shaw, Maggart," calculated Mr.
Bosbyschell tain tn hic - that
WusSun that. 'Smorc dreadful HE
'Smorc crushin'. Iou-hic, y'won
hardly blieve it-hic--wen tell ye
Moggart -
"Speak T. walled the anxious woman
wringing her hands. Speak; let III,
know the worst What have you been
dolng|
Moggart," said Mr.. Boshyschell
solemnly and with the air Of MAJ
upon whom u quickencd conscienc,
had wrought its perfect work, Mar
CART, he said, nerying himself for tn
shock Of confession, Margart, I've
been drinking Y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24
4 DiabOlical Practice.

a most dastardly practice is in vogue
in London. especially at the east end.
For some weeks persons have dropped
oranges lmpregnated with arsenic in ex-
posed situations in the streets. This
has resulted in the death OF Il boy aged
. years. AT the inquest on the body
evidence was given that number of
poor children had picked up within the
last few days fruit in the streets, and
had shortly afterwards shown symptoms
Of poisoning. The deceased had found
IN orange, eaten 4 portion, and died
from arsenlcal poisoning, which had
been contained in the orange. On an
other occasion it was found that sim
liar ATTEMPT was being made in the north
OF London. The nurse-maid and two
children OLA gentleman living in Conon-
bury had very narrow escape from
death. The girl picked up in the street
large apples. She took them home,
and cutting one open to divide it be
tween the children she found that the
core had been followed out and some
whitish powder had been introduced
She called the mistress attention 10 the
fact, and She, having read the account
OF the above mentioned inquest in the
papers, sent both apples to her medical
man, who said that they contained suf-
ficicnt arsenic to poison half dozen
people. Nothing is said as to the mo-
tive which has led to this cowardly
course of proceeding.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24

ARE You SATIsFIEp-To use c.ud
or adulterated Saleratus2 II not, then
buv Ben Chemical Saierutts, made by
DeLand & Go.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24

desc little slippy-slappies, but do, good
Lord glib US one oh dem gulley-washers
and trash-movers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-05-24

a1nADAY. How u make IL Something new
- ~ for Agents. Cox YnSGE 4 Cost Louis, Mo
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Ohio Patents.

AIessrs George G. Tracy & Co, So
licitors Of Patents, No, 4 Euclid Ave
one Block, Cleveland, Ohio, and 5I9
7th Stree, W. s'liDgtor, T. c. furnish
the following list of patents granted
toreeidenis of this State for the wee K
ending March 18th, 1878.
j. Ubricb, Uhrichsville, Siphons.
N. B. Acbeson, Youngstown, Nut
lock
F. E. CuddcIl, Cleveland, Sewer
gas trap.
EvaporatOr.
J. Mcconnell, Cleveland, Toy pis
tol. -
H.&R. OBer, GarrottsviIlo,
Combined Flour chest, sitter and
safe.
ST. WelIman, Cleveland, Roll for
rolling plate metal.
V. Black, Cincinnati, Device for
handling hogsheads of tobacco.
T. NJ. BrintDall, Medina, Lamp
burner
J,B. Foster, Delaware, Winl en-
gine.
A. Heutshel, Cincinnati, Sofa bed
stead.
W. L Merrin, Frederickstown, Or
gan reed.
D. R. Fletcher, Chambersburg,
Paving compound.
A. Rekart, Jennings township,
Gate.
C. G Little, Cincinnati, Flour and
meal scoop measure and sieve.
WI Way, Berlin Heights, Sash
hOlder.
REISSUE j. Miller, Canton, Har-
vester Ruka.
TRADE MARKS Hamilton cough
mixture.
J. Rawson & Sons, Cincinnati,
5alted pork
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Billings PlilosopIlH.

How natral it IL for a man, when he
makes a mist axe, tew kurrect it by kus-
sing sumbody else for it. The wimmin
ought tew ketch all the phellOws who
part their hair in the middle and clap a
red flannel pettycOat Gu them. Here
il just what il the matter-if yu shut
yourself up folks will run arter yu, and
if yu run arter folks they will shut
themselves up. Ambishun tew shine
in everything is sure way to put a
mans kandle ont. There il no revenge
so complete as forgiveness. lie that
desires tew be ritch, only tew be chari-
table il not only wize man but good
one. Crate Welth in our jurney thru
life il Oply extra baggage, and wants
heaps Of watching. Beware Ov The
man who makes a still noize when he
walks, and who purIS when he talks; he
IL a kat in disguize.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
italian Oranges.

A fultgrown orange tree yields from
800 to 1900 oranges annually, arriving
at the bearing state in three to five
years, as does the lemon tree; in proper
climates both grow luxuTiantIy in most
soils. In the Mediterranean countries,
whence our principal supply is derived,
the planta! lions are called gardens, and
vary in size, the smallest containing
only small mum Ter Of trees, while the
largest number many thousands. The
fruit is gathered in baskets lined with
canvas, the basket being held by a
strap, attached and passed around the
neck or shoulders. From the garden
the fruit goes to the packing magazine,
where it is removed from the boxes in
which it was placed in the gardens, and
repacked for shipment by experienced
female packers, after having been care
fully assorted by women and wrapped
in separate papers by young girls. The
4 box of oranges contains, on an average,
226 specimens of fruit.
AS many as 500 8spersous, mostly wO-
men and children, 'are employed by
some Of the fruit growers i'll their gar
dens and magazines, in gathering, sort
ing and packing for shipment, the
wages paid them varying from nine to
sixteenceuts per day. The boxes are
then securely covered, strapped and
marked with the brand of the grower,
when they are ready for shipment. A
very large proportion Of the boxes of
this vast trade are now made in the
State of Maine, principally Of birch and
maple, cut in thin sheets, putup in form
Of shocks, and shipped from Bangor to
Italy. Twenty years ago the orange
trade was trivial in its commercial i'm
pOrtanes or in the inducements to capi-
talists. Now it assumes great prOmi-
nence, and is a source of considerable
revenue to tho Italian government. In
1869 New York received from Italy,
principally from Palermo and Naples,
113, ,OOO, ,OOO or Inges and 1854, 900 lem
ODs.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11

The Engineer-in-Chief Of the Aus
traIian colony Of Victoria has during
the past two years made a tour Of the
world to examine the railway system of
all countries, The result is given in an
elaborate report. lie is of the opinion
that our ordinary. passenger cars are
decidedly inferior to English frst-class
carriages, especially in long journeys.
The want of support for the head and
shoulders, the draughts and cHiHs which
from one window will sweep over fftv
or sixty passengers, are all drawbacks
to the American system Again, the
newsbOys and hav kers passing up and
down become an insufferable nuisance.
On the other hand, there is no doubt but
that the American ears do give great
facilities for collecting and examiping
tickets, and consequently do save many
delays"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Railroad Items,

The Columbus & Gallipolis rail
road is going ahead, The first en-
CINE for the road has arrived, and
track laying will soon be commenced.
Gallipois promises to increase her
subscription $4,000.
All trains on the Scioto Valley R
R. now run through from Colum-
bus to Portsmouth. Five new en-
gines have been placed on the road.
Corn is being shipped to BLlti-
more over the Scioto Valley R. R,
from Portsmouth The S. V. gives
shippers the benefits of competition
between the Pan Handle and B. &
0. roads to the Eastern markets.
F. G. Sessions and John L Gill,
of Columbus, have been chosen as
Directors of the Miami and Coluu
bus road.
The Scioto Valley Road Will erect
freight house at Piket n at once,
60 feet long and 26 feet wide.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
A Wishing Cap.

Imagination is wislIing-cap dona-
ted to certain favored mortals at birth,
and often preserved with is m7gic
potency unimpaired up to extreme age.
Putting on this cap, l am no longer
the sport of circumstance, but lis mas
ter. l wish myself in whatsoever
corner of the earth l list; call before
me forms of beauty and grace; place
myself in instantaneous communication
with best loved friends,
The care of this cap is troublesome:
touched by pride, it loses its shape,
vanity makes it limp and colorless;
ostentation renders 1t heavy and COM
fortress. It requires many hazardous
before this wizaId-Cap
works benefcentIy, so it is perhaps
lucky that the majority of mankind
know it only by name.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
Henry IY. Of France.

Henry ". of France, was educated
in a very different manner from the
princes Of the present age. lie was
brought up in a castle at Bearn, which
was situated among the mountains; his
father would not suffer him to be
clothed different from other children
of the country, and accustomed him to
Climb the rugged rocks, nOurished him
with brown bread, beef and cheese, and
often made him take long Journeys on
foot even in the severest seasons.
Henry, by thus being early used to
hardships, was enabled to go into the
army at an age, that few other princes
quit the nursery. Before he was six
teen he was at the battle of the
HUguenOts, where he betrayed the ut
most desire TO be in the midst of the
action, and to signalize himself; but he
was only permitted to be a spectator on
account Of his youth. In the next en-
gagement his courage and daring could
not be restrained. In spite of the ell
treaties and prayers of lis officers he
exposed his person to as much danger
as the common soldier. By this means
he won the love and admiration of his
men, and infused courage and bravery
throughout his whole army.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-04-11
HEann Hunting.

Syud DaOud described to me the mode
Of tying a hyena i'll his lair, as follows:
When" said he, ''you have tracked
the beast to his den, you take rope
with two slip-knots upon it in your
right hand, and, with your left hand
holding felt cloak before you, you go
boldly but quietly in. The animal does
not know what is the nature Of the dan
ger, and therefore retires to the back
of his den, but you may always tell
where his head is, by the glare Of his
eyes. You keep moving on gradually
towards him on your knees, and when
you are within distance throw the
cloak over his head and close with him,
and take care that he does not free him
self. The beast is 50 frightened that he
covers back, and though he may bite
the felt, he cannot turn his neck round
to bite you; SO you quietly feel for his
two fore legs, slip the knots over them,
and then with one strong pull draw
them tight up to the back of his neck
and tie them there. The beast is now
your own, and you do what you like
with him. ."--JO1Tney in Northern India,