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The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
THE PEACH CROP,

The fears of the peaeh-growers OF tkts
State and Maryland were aroused, but ad-
vices from Niddletown, Kent, Queen Anpe's,
Somerset and Wicomico counties, Nd, wer.
re-assurIng. The trees in bloom will be
somewhat injured, but not materially. The
sap In the peach trees does not freeze with
the Thermometer above zero, SO that danger
In that direction need not at present -
feared. 1t may be that sufficient quantity
of moisture has formed about the buds
to damage them If frozen, but II 10 doubt.
full. The general belief among prominent
growers was that NO material damage has
been done the crop.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
A CONFIDENCE GAME.

Not long ago youth of about II yesra
old, came into the City Treasurerss Office,
and asked If they could give him any help,
he said be had been selling papers but had
been compelled to stop on account Of ILL.,
health. Having no money or friends he
was now endeavoring to raise sufficient
funds among kind strangers to start small
news stand. Mr.. Vincent and his assist
AMI, MIR. Taylor, & i've the young man some
thing, and then he started out as he said,
to 60 to the post office, IS several gentle
men there, according to his testimony prom
ised to help him.
In a short time he returned, saying that
the persons he had expected to see bad
gone out of town md would not be back uu'
til late that night, and unless be could raise
the required amount before six O'Clock 80
rs to send 1t away ho would be unable to
get his papers and start business until the
Goth Of next months. He then offered tc
return the money which had been giver
him when Nr. Vincent asked him how
much he needed to make up the necessary
amount, and upon being told he made ur
the deficiency, and the young man then
thanked he two gentlemen very politely
and took his leave, promising to return the
money that evening.
He has not been heard of since, except
from Mr.. Provost, Collector Of city taxes
who was "taken in" In a similar manner
by the same person.
Mr.. Vincent, who was once news paper
man, iE telling the story now recites the
legend slighly modified that the young man
is desired to name ''not for publication but
as private guarantee of good faith"
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
NARTfN CO.'S HIDE AND TALLew HsPAB-
LIsHNENT AND STABLE DAMAGED By



NARrIN CO.'S HIDE AND FALLew ssFAB-
LIsHAENF AND STABLE DAMAGED BY
FIRE.
Last evening about quarter past seven
o'clock, the stable adjoining D. X. Martin
& Co.'s hide and tallow estsblishmedt IN
Films Court, on Tstnall street between
and running parallel with Second ana Third
streets, was discovered to be on fre. Tho
alarm was promptly given, and the flre de"
partment was soon on the grounds. The
flames by this time had burst through the
roof OF the stable and caused bright res
Election, which was seen for some distance.
The fremen quickly got to work and In
short time every vestige of fire eeemed to
be extinguished. Tho fire was discovered
oy an euployee. young man known %
Ducks Derry, who had gone to tho stable
to let the dogs loose In the yard for the
night. On going In he discovered the floor
over his head, in the back part of the stable,
to be on fire and the flames making head
way. Some harness, one wagon and two
horses were taken from the building, and
were the only things saved.
In the second story, where the fire origf.
mated, . quantity Of, hay and straw was
stored, which was consumed, and before
the flames were extinguished the roof was
entirely burnt off. The other building was
slightly damaged by water. The property
belor gs to II. Ahren's estate, and is thought
to be insured. The fire is supposed to be
the work of an incendiary.
About half~past nine o'clock 1t broke cut
again and the fire department responded
with alacrity to the call, and prevent any
further damage being done.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Special Correspondent "
WASHINGTON, D. c., March rs, 1878.
IN the SENATE

IN the SENATE.
The Judiciary Committee made an uDfavor-
able report upon the House Bill relieving
tie legal disabilities of women in certain
cases. A bill was presented authorizing
to citizens of West Va, for ser
vices redered In the late war, due by the U :.
9. 70 the above State, and was referred to
Military Committee. The Judiciary Com
mjttee reported that in the matter of re-
pealing the Bankrupt law, they were pro-
crossing with dispatch, and in short time
would be able to hand In their repert upon
the subject The two billa, one preventing
members of Congress from giving security
on mail contractors bonds, and the other,
TIE Fortifcatisn appropriation of $275, 900,
were both passed. The Committee on Rail
roads, through Mr. Matthews reported the
Texas Pacific bill, beiug the House bill, in
nearly all particulars, and recommended its
passage. They at the sametime reported,
without recommending the Sout hern Paci-
dc, or wha. is familiarly known as the
"Huptington Bill" The resolution offered
in the House, Of The Maryland Legislature
in relation to taxing tobacco, was aleo in
troduced In this chamber. A bill which
grants an Am&rcau Register, to the foreign.
ship Intended for the Woodruff expedition,
passed. Mr.. Blaiue, agaia censur.d in very
harsh terms the Secretary CT the Interior,
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
AMONG THE FIREMEN.

The Friendship engine is out of service.
The Phoenix has a placard on their car
,rlage with the following: "For Chief En-
gineer, Tommy Dodd."
The Reliance have appropriated $500
toward furnishing their parlor. The com.
pany intend getting Q new set of wooden
wheels for their engine, and also new hsss
The Water Witch Fire Company rscsived
six hundred feet of new gum hose yesser-
day from Levick & Son, of Philadelphia.
The hose this company has in use ct present
was guaranteed for two years, but 1t will b
five years in service on mex Monday, and 10
still In good condition.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
SHIP BUILDING,

At Moore's ship yard the propeller
Artizan, from Boston, Mass, which was
recently purchased by Captain TsggaEt, IL
on the marine railway is undergoing COM
plete overhauling.
Mr.. Moore. on Monday, laid the keel for
barge for E. Watkins & Co., OF Odessa.
The boat, when completed, will run between
z Philadelphia and Odessa.
The Jackson & Sharp CO. are rebuilding
the Pilot boat Turley. She was rebuiltsems
fifteen years ago by E j. g. Moore.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
SOCIETIES..

MEETINGS THIS "WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Hope Lodge, No. 81, I. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Morning Star Division, No. 2, s. of T.,
Ia the McClary Building.
Olive Branch Social Degree Temple, OF
rue Templar's at McClary's Building.
Delaware Council, No. 2, o, U. A. NJ, at
Mechanics Hall, 219 King street.
Harmony Lodge, No. 5, A. o, of G. F.,
McClsry's Building.
Champion Lodge, No. 6, X. of p, at X.
of P. Hall, 21l Market street.
Oriental Lodge, No. 13, K. of p, Jr. o.
U.A. M. Hall, 51l Market street.
Cherokee Tribe, No. 4, I. o. r. NJ. at
Maris Building, 9th and Shinlev streets.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
Y. M. G. A.

Union services will bs held at the Rodsey
street Chapel every evening this week
Except Saturday, az ~ o'clock, under the
auspices of tho Y. NJ. G. A., of this ei y
and DuPont's Banks. The following clergy
men will address the meetings on the ever
ings named: This evening, Rev. T. r.
Plummer. Thursday evening, g. r Shep-
herd. Friday evening will he devoted to
farewell and praise meeting. Christian
workers are cordially invited to come and
help.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
DELAWARE'S GROWL.

From the West Chester News: This kiea
of weather will bring up a wall frola
"Little Delaware" such ss never was hesrd
before. There will not be 9 peach this
year, the buds are all frozen, and even the
trees are swallowed up In the frixid whirl.
pool. These poor fellows have q deal of
trouble. II the crop is . large one they
demur, and If 1t is small they object, and
80 they are never happy.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27

t. THE DISrt ICT COURT OF THE
i UNiTE.D SThThS FUh THE DISTRICT
OF DELAWARE.
In the matter Of
Hamilton & Cummins,
Bankrupt In BANKRUPTCY.
At Winning IN, In said District, on the
22i day of March, a, D. 1878.
DISTRICT OF delaware, ss.
Notice Is hereby given that Petition
has been filed in said court by William A.
Crmmins, Of >myrna, Kent county, in said
District duly declared Bankrupt under
the act OF Congress of March 2. 1867 for
discharge, and o certificate thereof from
all HIS debts, and clain provable under
"a ID act d that the Fifth day Of April
1873, at il O clock, m, is assigned for the
hsarirg of the same, at Wilmington afore..
said en- and where you may attend and
show cause if any you have. NY the
., aver OF the said Petition s'"' - not be
granted
s ROpM' - SMITH,
CIers of the $. District Court,
iDar25-2t law Delaware Dis rlct.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
MARINE ACCIDENTS OF THE DELA-
WARE

Schooner Ruth II. Baker sunk near
Brandywine shoal. The crew were saved
by coming down IN the Breakwster in their
boats. She was laden with coal.
On the oath Instant the schooner John V:
Greeley, al Delaware Breskwater, parted
chains, stove boat and lost part OF sails and
rigging, having been in collision with
another vessel. She was assisted by teS
Hamilton.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
UNLICENSED LIQUOR SELLING.

Peter J Babcock was arraigned before
Esquire Hagany on the charge of selling
liquor without license. Babcock, by the
advice of his lawyer, waived hearing and
gave bond for 5000 to answer the charge at
Court.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
BEFODE ESQUIRE BRADY.

Charles Riley was before Esquire Brady,
last evening, for assault and battery on
"Zrkep" Benson. Fine cts. and costs.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
CANCER REMOVED.

William g. Armour, formerly q compost
tor OF the HERALD, had an epitheric can
Ger removed from his lower lip on Monday
last, by Drs. Maull and Dunning.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
PERSONAL.

Nelson j. Lee started yesterday for Baltl-
more, where he is to deliver a series OF
lectures.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
Of Congress prior to August is more assured
now than ever. Tho House Appropriation
Committee are well up with their work, and
will perhaps have appropriations Bills re-
ported by the 18th of May.
THE DIFFERENCE

between existing contracts for mail service
In the extreme West, and those here re-
Gently awarded by the Post Office Depart
ment, will be saving to the Government OF
Of more than million dollars, which re-
duction Will cause the Contract Department
OF the post Office to reduce its estimates OF
the cost Of the SCI vice to about the sams
ratio. SO much for having q Democrat at
the head of the Post Office Department.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27

A gang Of ten cent counterfeiters has been
captured In Chicago.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27

~ OTICE.--l he Diamond state Loan Assr-
" citation has Issued O new series Of
stock now ready; per cent interest al-
lowed fires only Q er cent; owns no pro-
pc ty and has made no loses
GEO. C. MARlS, Hecretary.
mar15-tf COL Shipley Street
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
NOTICES.

NOTICE: A first class mortgage fol
lV $3,CJ0, for sale. Address,
MORTGAGE
This Office
Feb. 9th. tt
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27
VOL. vi. Nd. %.
RAILROADS.
oH11ADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE RAILE0A
November 26th 1877.

BALTIMORE RAILEOA
November 26th 1877.
trains will leave Wilmington as follows
iSa iPSsa,ladelphla and intermediate stations,
Ss5. s 10. 600. 9 At, 10 90. @. N. 2 80, 450,
p,iG1adelphia G and New York, 2 90. 44an,
I2 81, IL 40, 46 p m. o %
Baltimore and intermediate stations, 8 80
fillmore and Washington. IL 81. 10, 8 80.
ana. 1854, II 50, 500, p M.
Trsins for delaware Division leave for
lew Castle ~. 80, o 70, l5 30 p. m.
wvomjng and intermediate stations $50
IN, Is. 4 2cpm.
nslrnar and intermediate stations 9 30,
a, m. l Is, p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
h,,adelphia and intermediate stations
pS,ledelphia and New York. 200, S a a m.
p,timOre and " Washington. II t.. l6 a N.
For further Information passengers are
reierred to the time tablespcst at the do
pot. upupNNuv srn.
junc-ly H. hHNNHi oup''
The Morning herald., 1878-03-27

IyAANGE OF HOUKS-WlLMINGTON
| ~ WESrKRN RAILROAD-Commenc-
NJ Thursday Dec 4. 1878, Trains will run
~ I,eaye ave Wilmington 10 20 m, and 30p'm
f,aave i,ander burg 9 45 n ard ! 30 p. m.
Arrive at Wilmington 7 So m. and 10
pm. "a 4,
fnNNECTlOTS .--TralD leaving Ianden.
be-g et 845 o. 70. With train for PEiladel.
phia at Sl0 am.
Train leaving WilmlpGton q 1870 n
with ,rait leaving Philadelphia at go N
and pennsylvaniaant Delawaretrsin loay-
ing Iandenberg nj 90 IA.
Train .caving Lapdenberg at 30 p. m,
with Pennsylvania and Delaware trhin,nD
with train leaTiug Wilmington for Phiia.
at4 30 p. 70.
Train leavirg YuLnlnGton n h.30 p T.
with train la rfns n)iada. phte st 4 Is
=, y. CfNNNF1I. d.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate Of Jacob Sligo, Deceased.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT LET.
~ tiers Of Administration upon the estate Of
Jacob sligo. late OF Kitsap County, wsshington
Territory. have been GRANTED 70 tbs undefstgned
By the Probate Court OF ssid K.tsap County
Claims against said estate must be preseoted to
me q my place OF residence q Port Blaksly. In
said ki:sap County. W. T.. within Ooe ysas from
the Sd day OF January. 1875, or Be forever barred
DANIEL J. 6ACxNAN.
Administrators OF the eststs Of Jacob nieo, de-
ceased.
c. II. Hansord. Attorney for Administrators.
ian4-w5t
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-12

THREE score and ten l. not a very
green old age If. az astronomers assert,
the period of time in which this earth
will be inhabited il az o minute to eter-
nifty Of it's actual existence. And yet
some people really forget that they
were ever young. There she stood.
the apple Of their eyes. trembling with
suppressed weeps. Their frowns deep
ensd - the mother wiped her glasses
preparatory to reading letter found in
the girls pocket. It began, "Angel OF
existsnce." What" howled the male
parent. "You don't mean 20 say it
begins like that! Oh! that child of
mine should correspond Without pray
proceed, my dear" Hem. existence
spelled With "a too" proceeded the
mater. 'Why. the lunatic can't SPELL"
Clipped in the old man. 1T 10 impossi
BILE for me to describe the JOY with
which your presence has filled me-
Then why does he attempt it. ass
Bot pray, don't let me interrupt you.
Go on; let joy beunconfned." II have
spent the whole night thinking Of you"
-(that's picturesque, any wsy(-"and
in bitterly dsriding the obstinate,
bssottsd old whslp who will not consent
to our union" ooh. let me get at him.
Whelp! Is thy servant toad that he
should be thus spoken Off But The
odorus, my dear, interrupted his other
half. "Yes. yes, one moment; | was
about to observe that the hand that
could pen such words would not hest
tate to scalp his most cherished rels'
tive" "Therodous. didn't see this over
the leaf" "Eh! let me sec, hum
'YouTs. with oil the love of my heart
Theodorus. May 10, 1885, Who, bless
my eyes, it's one Of my letters (Sen-
setion) "Yes. papa" chimcd 10 the
solve Branch" II found it in the
closet yesterday. only you wouldn't let
me speak," You may 60 to ths park.
my child. Hem! we've made nice
mess Of It," Eyes. love. Next time We
will look ct the date Rrst."
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-12
N Office.

A LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY CAUTIONED
~ not 70 buy or negotiate . certain instrument
In writing In the Norwegian language. In form
and eject Of promissory note. In favor Of 8.
Erickson. for the amount Of seventy. eight 80 100
dollars, and dated ct Salmon Bay. October 18th.
1877. Said Erickson has possession OF the note,
and refuses &c deliver the same. although II has
been paid. JOHAN BRYd0ER.
Salmon Bay. Jan. I'd. 1876. jan5-wN
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-12

FI,HE TAX LIST OF KING COUNTY FOR THE
l. year 1871 - now complete. and iumy hands
for collection. All tsxes remaining unpaid on
tho lst day Of February. ISIS. will BY Law become
delinquent. and penalty of 10 per cent. be I'd led
thereto. Those desiring credit for road work
performed or money paid supervisors. will Be
required TO present Supervisor receipts for the
same. or their road taxes will BE returned delin-
quent. GEO. D. lILL,
Treasurer OF King Co.
Oh,s of King Co. Treasurer.l
Seattle. Dscember sth, 1877. d1l-dwtd
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14

others welfare. How much more the pleas
ure would be intensified if there was in an
ticipation brain food, being prepared by
some sister and brother. to spread before US.
to feast and digest at leisure. | have often
wondered why there were not Oranges es-
tablished long ago. There has been need
enough for such an organization for those
that live away from social converse and
have not the time to devote to making calls
and general gossip. How much superior
our Grange social and business gatherings.
We meet there to advance ourselves in every
practical way. and in that way shall we not
benefit the community we live in as well as
ourselves? att IS
Our motto should be, ever onward. We
have got to push with might of brain and
muscle. Our opponents will not only not
help us. but will put arguments a.. Obstacles
i'll our way to hinder our progress.
with an eyeeyer open, a tongue that's not dumb,
And q heart that will never to sorrow succomb,
Wen battle and conquer, though thousands assail
How strong and how mighty who never say fail
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14
PRESS ONWARD.

Tn Il recent letter TO the Rural Press a fe-
male correspondent says:
/ cannot see that the officers of anyGrange
can DO a profitable work unless assisted by
the members. If al help, it is pleasant and
profitable TO nil.
Patrons should push right ahead. IF
things do not work as desired at first, perse-
serance will eventually bring success. 1t is
the water wllieh falls drop by drop on rock
and soil that levels down mountains and
wears smooth the rough, angular rock so.
with persevering energy. succeed we must.
The sisters could 10 more to build mp the
Order. If we cannot lmproyise speeches
orally. essays can be prepared and read or
appropriate selections. made from book or
papers, be read in tire Grange, and in that
way we can do a better work than has been
done. If we do not think we are as capable
rs we would like to be. if we do the best we
can. we will improve and in that way help
ourselves as we'll as others.
/ always anticipate with pleasure the
meetings of the Grange, the friendly greet
ings. the social converse. the bright. intelli-
gent outlook, the interested feelings in each
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14
NOTICE no MINERS.
United States Land Office.
Helena, Montana, january 10, 1873.

Helena, Montana, january 70, 1873.
Thompson kemper, whose post-ofice address is
CentreyIlle, Meagher county, NJ. T., has this day
filed his application to enter as agricultural land,
under the homestead laws, the \ halt OF the \ Z
quarter OF section =, township Nos = north, range
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
at this office on the ID day of March, \. d. 1878,
1T 10 O'Clock a. M, TO determine as to the mineral
or non-minelal character of said land, and testi-
mony to be used upon said herring will he taken
before the Register and Receiver OH the I'd day of
March, A. ID. 1875, ut 10 O'Clock a. IN. 1t is alleged
there are no known miners, nor mining improve
ments upon said land. J. Fl. MOE Register.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14

No GRANGE can thrive well that neglects
its financial interests, and the grange that
does not cooperate in buying does not con
duet itself as it should. Each grange should
have its purchasing agent to receive and
forward all orders, and it is the duty of the
grange to see that these purchases are made
at the grange agency or supply agency, at
TIE most reasonable rates by their agent
TIE TURNER'S Friend. j
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14
PATRONS OF HUSBAnDRY.
IHE business manager Of the Colorado
State Grange reports the gross sales for the
past year to be S78.713 rs.

THE order in Maryland is in a progressive
condition. Judging from what has t%ranspired
con corning the doings of the recent annual
session of the State Grange. The reports
presented were generally favorable, and the
meetings of the grange were enlivened by
interesting discussions on various topics
arising in the proceedings.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14

WORTHY MASTER S. E. ADAMS. in his able
address at the recent annual session of the
State Grange of Minnesota, made these
among other pertinentremarks .sIf reform
is to be inaugurated in politics, and a higher
standard Of political excellence attained, it
must be lone through the masses. Bribery
and corruption must be discountenanced,
and trickery made odious. We must see
that honest, faithful and competent men,
who will un%flinchingly stand by our indus
trial interests, are nominated for positions
of trust, and then elected to fill them. The
the Office 4f.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14

The Texas State Grange. has just closed
its session. Master Lang, in his opening adj
dress, discussed the question, 'What rela-
ton the Agricultural Interests should MAIN
tain towards the Currency Contraction now
going on,n and he opposed resumption as a
preventive Of the recurrence Of labor troub-
les. Resolutions were adopted tavoring,
first, q repeal of the resumption act; second,
the RECOMMENDATION of silver; third, the pay
ment of the national bonds and interest in
greenbacks fourth, a repeal OF the national
bank law fifth, to make greenbacks a legal
tender for all debts due, private and public.
and export and import sixth, that national
bonds shall de taxed rs other property. 1t
was also resolved that ''as agriculture is the
basis Of all wealth, and should he encour-
aged rather than embarrassed by national
and state legislation: therefore, the present
rule of law imposing a tax on farm products
while held by the producer is a wrong and
bad policy, and we demand the repeal of
the law, if it is a constitutional laws
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14

THE recent session of the State Grange at
Fairmont, West Virginia, is reported to
have been one of the best it ever held. The
orally gave favorable reports OF the condi-
ton of the order i'll their respective neigh
borhoods. The grange in West Virginia
starts off with new life from til date
Colorado Grange.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-02-14
NOTICE 10 MINERS.
United States Land Office.
Helena Mountains, February 4, 1878

IIeIena, -MOntana, February 4, 1878.
Thos. Toston, Geo. Ioston, and Thos. Toston
junior, whose post Office address is Centreville,
Meagher county, Montana Territory, have this day
filed their application to enter us agricultural land,
under the homestead and -emptionila laws, the f
half Of the ) W quarter of section IA, and the \ W
ship No. 5 north, range No. 2 east, which land is
suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that q hearing will. be had
at this office on the 18th day of March, A. D.. 1873,
at 10 o o'clock a. m. to determine as 10 the mineral
or non-mineral Character of said land, and testi-
mony to be used upon said hearing will be taken be-
fore j. X. Weston, Probate Judge Of Jefferson
county, Montana, at Radersburg, on the 18th day of
March, A.. d. 1878, at 10 O'Clock a. M. 1t is alleged
there are no known miners, nor mining improve
ments, upon said land. B. III. MOE, Register.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-24
WEEKLY WOE, =

:. 9r &c 4 20 10 subscribers in the T...,..
anu $o'@o when sent out of the 'G iglitlory