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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30
POINTS ON THE sun.
Some Facts About the Great Luminary.

Now that public attention has been calle'
to 'Old Sol" the following facts concerning
him will be found interesting
The n Is 500, 600 times rs large as thi
earth. H1
The sun Is 400 times as far off as the moon
lady who weighs 100 pounds here woul,
weigh 2,700 pounds if on the surface Of tn
sun.
Tho heat given of by the sun would mel
PSI, 200, 0C0 cubic miles of ice every second
The diameter, of the Garth bears the sam
relation to its distance from the sun rs th,
breadth of n hair to 125 feet
a railroad trim travelling without stops q
tho rate Of forty miles IN hour would get III
tothe sun in 263 years.
b sun is believed to become some 20
feet smaller every year.
This contraction would be sufficient b
, generate the enormous quantity Of hcs
which 1t radiaies. g7
Another theory is that comets and metec
ric matters falling into the sun may be It's al
ment to Offset the tremendous loss whic
combustion certainly involves.
1t would require the combustion Of thirt
feet of coal over the entire surface Of tn
sun every second to generate the same heat
The stars are supposed to average large
than our sun and to have planetary system
like his.
The nearest star /. ESQ, 600 times as far o
rs our sun.
1t takes light eight minutes to come fror
the sun, but l. must kave required So 90
years to come from the farthest visible stan
When the eleven Year storms on the su
occur, the magnetic needle on the earth
varinbly and sometimes considerable DETECT
ed.
The earth is fiying nround the sun at th
rate of 1000 miles a minute.
The sun and all the stars are movin
through space, accompanied by their PLAN
tary systems, at q rnte varying from 20 !
200 miles a second.
Some of the sun Tot< (~crnters) are 100
DO miles in diameter, and one Of them
ould easily swallow up the whole of the
lanets, Jupiter himself only making a
Maedler's curious and brilliant speculation
that b star Alcyone is the central sun of
II universe, and that our sun and the visible
an are swinging around it in orbits meas
re by millions OF years.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30
HERoIsM BEGINS AT HOME.

We often hear people speak of a heroic
action with q certain surprise at Its perfor-
mance not altogether complimentary to the
performer. HE forgot himself" they say !;
he surpassed himself " :" he was carried
away by a noble impulse" This is not true.
A man does not forget himself in emergen-
cy he asserts himself, rather that which
is deepest and strongest in him breaks sud-
denly through the exterior of calm conven-
tionalities, and for a moment you know his
real value; you get a measure of his capaci-
ty; But this capacity is not created, as
some say, by the emergency. No man can
be carried further by the demands of the
moment han his common aspirations and
sober purposes have prepared him to go.
A brave man does not rise to the occasion
the occasion rises to him. His bravery was
in him before-dormant, but alive ; un-
known perhaps to himself; for we are not
apt to appreciate the slow, sure gains of
convictions of duty steadily followed of
patient continuance in well doing Of daily
victories over self, until a sudden draft upon
US shows what they have amounted to. We
are like water-springs, whose pent up
streams rise with opportunity to the level
of the fo~untain-head, and no higher. A
man selfish at heart and in ordinary behay-
ior, cannot be unselfsh when unselfshness
would be rewarded openly. If he will not
be unselfsh when he ought, he cannot be so
when he would. Is it not q question practical
for every home What sort of characters are
We, parents and children, forming by every
day habits of thought and notion? Emer-
gencies are but experimental tests of our
strength or weakness and we shall bear
them, not according to sudden resolve, but
according to the quality of our daily living.
The oak does not encounter more than two
or three whirlwinds during its long life
but it lays up its solid strength through
years of peace and sunshine, and when its
hour of trial comes it is ready. The chill
dren of to-day protected, cared for now,
must soon begin to fight their own battles
with the world; nay, more-must make the
world in which they live. The future
America lies in these little hands. They
are
brought forth and reared in hours
OF change, alarm, surprise
What shall we do to make them sufficient
for the times upon which they have fallen
-Scri5aer.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30
MAGNOLIA
BALM


The MAGNOLIA DALl l. n sure devico for creating
apure and blooming complexion.
1t conccals NIL natural blemishes in tho most sur
prising and effective manner.
1t removes all ~rouehnsss, eruptions, redness,
blotctcs, frcckles, and tan with magical power.
It drives away all evidences Of fatigue and ex-
eilencnt.
1t makes the piainest fnee beautiful.
1t givcs the complexion n dazzling purity and
uaks- The neck. face, aud urms appear graceful.
round. rnd plufifr.
II makes a ,iairJas ii IS or 10 look no. more than
~ year" Old, n;"t = 'iiiircs the rustic maiden into q
cultivated etiy belir.
Jhe -ha9'"sia Bairl rsnores all H,aiss,s aud con-
erals srr's drd'ccask, % beaIiy; aad. uLae it rs as
barmfsss as soafsr, IL ia so LJe-fIe ia us s5eets that
The ctos,ss observer cannot defect its us>.
Ladies' who want to make themselves attractive
can make nm absolute certainty Of it by using
HAoAs's MAoxoLIA BALM. and we know Of no other
way. 1t Is the cheapest preparation in the world,
all things considered, and may 10 had at any drug
store.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R
BALTIMORE& OHIO RAILROAD

IL celebrated for Its elegant coaches, SPLEEN
valley scenery, and the many points OF his
torical interest along It's line.
Fare will AL WAYS be as LoW as by any
other line.
PULLMAN PALACE CARS run through
without change between the principal West
ern and Eastern cities.
For through tickets baggage checks, move
ment OF trains, sleeping car accommodations.
etc, etc apply at ticket Offices Mt all princi-
pal points North, South. East, or West.
E. r. DORSEY, L. NJ. COLE.
Asst GenI Ticket Ag't. Gen ! Ticket Ag't.
THOS. p. BARRY. THOS. R.SHARP,
Western Pass. Ag't. Master ofTransp'n.
febl.wly
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30

An Item OF Interest 20 Every Lady who
Desires to be More Beautiful
than she now IL.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-10-30

Unfortunately not one woman in a hundred, sub
Ec.el. - he wilkins Of an American climate possess
g t!sif basis and surfing point Of real beauty-a
pure and clear COMPLEXION. tHF
What nature has thus denied, art must he called
upon 20 furnish.
II can be done; it is done daily. Prof. W. z.
Hsggn placed beauty within the reach OF every un-
blessed daughter OF Eve when he discovered that
SURPRISING, article known In fashionable circles as The
tIns = a u henutY. md CHILLED
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
BUCKINGHAM CORRESPOND ENCE.

Another disgrace in our township last
week-a fight ut school No. 5.
Beautiful weather the past few days is
what every body says
Mr. Antrim has a new house bell. The
sound is very mild
A paper headed Toledo Times published
at Toledo, Iowa, with Wieting s. Clark as
editors before us. 1t is republican in
politics and makes quite snowy ap
pcarance. But oh! what will the Demo
Gratis do with no organ in the county !?
There's no use talking, Democrats prin-
ciples won't work in the limits of civilian
ton, so they need not try to turn sold
lama" away from the Republican fold
The following from the State Register
meet our views SO exactly that We take the
liberty to copy it: "a correspondent wants
to know, why don't the Register give its
views on the hell or no hell question now
that all the preachers and papers are dis.
cussing it. This is not strictly religious
paper and SO our opinion is not necessary.
But we can say that until this Southern
Policy business is finished we don't pro-
pose 10 give up the idea that there is a
HE'LL or if there isn't there ought to be.
We want to see what becomes of that
thing and the Chicago Tribune before
giving up our old time notion about brim.
stone and hot pitch"
If We are correctly informed Prof.
Brown has not visited the Buckingham
school since the term taught by Mr.. Fra
zee, which was some three winters ago.
Now Mr.. Brown, why is this thus.
es BISMARCK.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
CHELSEA ITEMS.
Sunday nights, preaching;
Tuesday nights, singing-school.

/ Sunday nights, preaching;
Tuesday nights, singing-school.
Wednesday nights. prayer meeting.
Thursday nights, Sons of Temperance
Friday nights. literary society.
Saturday nights, !. o. 0. F.
ii We had thought 10 get little sleep on
Monday nights, but Prof's Vessel and
Brown armed with quilts are about to cap
ture the only night left, and appropriate
| it to a writing school. A writing school
| is a good thing and we will surrender
cheerfully, and content ourselves with a
noon-nap.
He has got her at last and is now happy
and it didn't take all winter either
In our last we said that James Hunter
had given up moving here and Jacob
Kreagcr had given up moving to Traer,
this was true at the time but they both
made different arrangements, and last
week Mr. Hunter moved here and Mr..
Kreager to Traer
The wife of John Brothers an early set
tier Of this county died last Tuesday ,hav-
ing been sick only a few days.
The pleasant weather has brought out
the tramps some of them travelling as COM
mon D. BIS and some of them Prof. Dead
Beats.
Ike Hale had some geese stole out of
his warehouse and accused Bill Southland
of doing it, They met IN the saloon the
other night when an alteration ensued
between them over the matter, and it is
said that Ike made quite an improvement
on Bills countcnancc.
Business was brisk last week, and our
grain buyers got in large quantity of
grain.
Next Friday evening there is to be
meeting at the school house to discuss the
question of incorporation, which is to be
voted on next Monday.
We have heard of case OF cruelty in
town which if true the perpetrator should
be brought to summary justice. The story
comes pretty straight yet we hope for the
sake of humanity, that it is not So
Mrs. Wormley has returned home to
Chelsea looking as natural as ever.
A Palmer & Son are putting anotherrup
Of burs in their mill.
1t is said that timber thieves are plying
their vocation with zeal and energy ON the
river bottom.
l.. G. Kline and Dept Sheriff Aus tin
made our town visit last week.
John Kogler who started las he said
to move to Texas SEINE wccka ago has
been heard from. He landed in Penn
sylyania.
Fractional currency appears to have all
been sent out of the country and people
who wish to send small sums by mail,
find it very inconvenient. Perhaps some
are not aware that silver quarter can be
sent in a common letter single postage
And that the time they put in hunting for
fractional currency is worth more than
the additional three cents postage they
would have to pay on fifty cent piece.
SIMON GIRTY, JR.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

A pleasant time was enjoyed at the
Free-will Baptist Church last Monday
evening, the occasion being birthday
surprise TO Rev. / ] Wilkins and his es-
Unable lady. The surprise took the form
of a donation. Remarks were made by
Mr.. T. A. Graham, and Rev. II. II. Green,
and very enjoy able evening was pass
led. Mr.. Wilkins was the fist minister to
preach the gospel in Toledo, and though
he has been absent u number Of years and
but recently returned hero, his early la
bors have not been forgotten. This par
/ ~ was not confined to the Free-will Bap-
/ list Church, but was participated in by
members of all churches and those who
don't belong to any. The recipients wish
/ to express their heartfelt thanks to those
who got up and took part in the matter.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
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ROASTED COFFEE.

If there is any luxury more generally
appreciated than another, 1t is GOOD
COFFEE. Few persons can roast coffee
well, and to meet this want Messrs.
Bell, Conrad & Co., Chicago, have impor-
ted and roasteda coffee called 81
fANKORIA. te
which is the nearest approach to Jaya of
any heretofore offered TO consumers. 1t
is not glazed. is brittle and will grind
easily. Your grocer has the goods for
sale, as also the famous
PEERLESS BAKING POWDER.
made by the same firm. Ask him for
them and obtain the best goods in the
world.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
1HNtftsiIu I5VIio'
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with lis sudden
changes of temperature, rain, wind and
sunshine often interminglcd ia single
day,-it is no wonder that our children,
friends and relatives are so frequently ta-
ken from us by neglected colds, half the
deaths resulting directly from this cause.
a bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept
about your home for immediate use will
prevent serious sickness, large doctor
bill, and perhaps death, by the use OF
three or four doses. For curing Consump-
ton, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia, Severe
Coughs, Group or any disease Of the
Throat or Lungs, its success is simply
wonderful, as your druggist will tell you,
German Syrup is now sold in every town
and village on this continent. Sample
DO tiles for 10 cents; regular size, rs cents
Go to } N. Springer, Toledo, or Fl
Soleman, lama City, and get bottle.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

In view of the many swipdling ped
| dlers, patent right men and other like
trash now infcsting the country, we pub
lish the following sensible advice clipped
fom an exchange and handed to us by
one of our friends. Itis entitled how to
avoid being swindled We especially
commend the last two lines to the notice
of our readers:
Never listen to any proposition which
is commended to you as giving opportu-
mics for making money dishonesty, or by
selling an article for much more than it is
worth. The man who proposes to you to
defraud others will cheat you if he has a
good opportunity.
AS rule, when stranger proposes to
sell any article at very much less
then its value, tits safe to decline buying.
unless you arc a good. judge of the
article. A
Never make a purchase or contract
with a stranger when his assurance is the
only evidence you have of value.
Never sign a paper presented by a
stranger with out reading it and being
sure you understand its character.
Asarule, avoid engaging in enterprises,
however attractive they may appear, if
entirely outside of your usual business.
Other things being equ al, buy and sell
in the market nearest home.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

The Special Election held last Monday
to decide upon the question of issuing
Bonds for the building of a school. house
passed off very quietly. There was about
half the ordinary vote of the township
polled.
The number Of votes cast was. .156
For the Bonds. 1872
Against the Bonds. ..................2 "a
The majority was therefore very dcci-
ded in favor of issuing the bonds. 1t is
to be hoped that the house to be built
will be put in the hands of competent
Architect, one who will give US building
which will be credit to our town and
county.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
Annual Meeting of Tama Co. Bible Society

The Annual Meeting of the lama Co.
Bible Society was held at Toledo, JAN
2lst, 1878, President A. II. Sterrett in the
chair. Prayer by Rev. H. II. Green
Rev. S. B. Warner was made temporary
Secretary.
Report of F. NJ. Wonser, depositary
at Tama City, was presented by Rev. o.
]. Squires, Dist. Sup't. and referred to an
Auditing Committee, consisting of ]. NJ
Winn and NJ. Austin. (See Report No. H.
Report of Mrs. +. L. Dillman, deposit
airy and Treasurer, at Toledo, was read
and referred TO auditing committee. (See
Report No. 81 Mrs. Dillman having re-
quested to be relieved from further SER
vices as Treasurer. motion was made and
carried that she be thus relieved, but re.
quested to continue as depository for the
ensuing year, and the thanks of the soci-
city were expressed for her past services.
On motion F. NJ. Wonser was reap
pointed as depositary at lama City, and
authorized to order his supply direct from
New York, provided that no more books
be ordered than arc in immediate demand
and also that quarterly rcmittances of
cash on hand be made to the Co. Treas.
On motion Miss 2. Taylor was reap
pointed as Depository at Traer for the
year, and to work under the same privll-
eyes in ordering books as at Tama City.
The depository at Montour was reappoln-
ted and directed to secure books from Co.
Depository. Rev. o. ]. Squires District
Superintendent for Iowa, then made some
remarks upon the changed character OF
the work. On laoticn the Treas. was re.
quested to forward funds to New York,
from time to time as soon as $40 should
have accumulated On motion the pas.
tors of Toledo were requested to arrange
for an anniversary to be held in the
month Of February. On motion tho So
ciety then proceeded to elect officers for
the year. The following were elected.
j. NJ. VIM President.
A. H. Sterrett Vice President.
II. Galley 2nd !" I"
w. H. Harrison Bird g
NJ. Austin Cor. Sec'y.
L. B. Nelson Treas.
E. Z. Diilman Depository 1t Toledo.
N. Fisher, B. B. Ladow and s. Mccain
Directors.
On motion the Treas was ordersd to se
cure report Of books and moneys on
hand from Traer and Montour, and to rcs
quest from all Depositaries In the county.
quarterly remittance Of cash IN the ia
ture. On motion adjourned. .ssseA
s. B. WAnxER. sscy. :
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
TRAER CORRESPONDENCE.

l
items from Traer.
| In the absence of else to do, social en-
joyments are the prevailing pastimes, and
| the marked event of the week was the
! marriage of Miss Nora, daughter of Dr.
Wooley, and MIR. D. E. Baker. A very
large company were in attendance, and
the presents were costly and numerous.
A pleasant time was had at the M. E.
Parsonage at the celebration of the fifth
anniversary of the pastor and his wife's
marriage.
Robert Mccormick and wife celebrated
the tenth anniversary of their marriage
by party of kinsfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gussell also celebrated tho
tenth anniversary of their marriage
Heap fun.
During the week religious meetings
were held every afternoon and evening at
the Congregaiionalist church, and there is
a deep interest on the part of tie mem
bers.
Meetings were held q portion of the
time at the NJ. E. Church.
On the evening of the nth, Mrs Faw-
cett of Cedar Rapids lectured in that
church and preached the next evening.
She is the wife of Rev. w. Fawcett the
talented Methodist minister. OF Cedar
Rapids. The receipts from the lecture
was considered satisfactory by those in
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

The second anniversary of the Young
Peoples Prayer meeting will be held at
the NJ. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Feb.
:,rd at o'clock. Rev. 5. B. Warner, of
Tama City, will preach. All are invited.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

On account Of the death of Mr. J. W.
Bealc, 5r: Jno. o. Harrison has decidad
to move to Montour to look after the IN
tercsts Of his daaL liter, Mrs. Beale. He
will therefore sell at public sale on SAT-
urday of this week, ut his residence mile
west of Montour large quantity Of stock,
farming utensils, etc. A credit of %
months will be given on all sums over S.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
FREEOF CHARGE

Twill give sample bottles of O&C's
Cough and Diphtheria Remedy to anyone
troubled with coughs, colds, sore throat
or diphtheria, in order that the citizens
of Toledo may know the real value of
this popular medicine. Regular size only
Scots. S. Stiger, agt.. z4
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

We have received from Hon. Buren, r.
Sherman, Auditor of State, his Biennial
Report which contains much valuable and
interesting information, and from which
we will have occasion to make extracts
hereafter. ave
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
Land for Sale.

S. w. Ia of Sec. II, TIP. 81,
r. IA Carroll TIP.
S. IL of S. w. Ia Sec II,
TIP. 81, r. ~, Carroll TIP.
E. IL of N. w. IA Sec. "a,
TIP. 81, R. II, Carroll TIP.
E. IL of S. w. IA Sec. 3o,
All of the above for sale on
favorable terms. Address, w.
H. ALDEN, Burlington, Iowa.
Or call on NELSON & BAR
KER, T. S. FREE, or YEISER
& STERRETT. Toledo Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

Mr.. J. A. Bowdlc started Monday
evening for Ohio, where he will visit .
few weeks.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

SENATE CosnI1rEEs.- The standing
committees Of the Iowa Senate were an
nounced last Thursday. We see Hon. r.
NJ. Haines, Senator from this District, is
Chairman of the Committee on State Lii
brary, and member of the following COM
mittccs: Constitutional Amendments,
Normal Schools, State University, and
Congressional Districts. s
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

There has been considerable fault-find-
ing all over the county about the great
amount of claims allowed for the relief
of the poor The Board of Supervisors,
at their late meeting not wishing to go
beyond their Jurisdiction in the matter,
called on the county Attorneys for le-
gal opinion In the matter. Messrs Eber-
sole & Willett complied with the request
and the Opinion will be found in full on
the opposite page of this issue. 1t con
fains considerable information and will
be read with interest.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

Messrs. Ebersole & Willctt having per-
formed the duties Of County Attorneys to
the eminent satisfaction Of the Board were
reappointed for another year.
Charley Ross" has been found. He
subscribed for the peoples paper, THE
TOLEDO Chronicle, few days since.
Frank Harlan found him. Where is the
reward of $4,000 offered for his discovery ?
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24
COLDyILLE ITEMS.

The hum of the tkreshing machines is
still to be heard in our land
Hiram Donaldson has taken to himself
better half We wish you much Joy
Ill.,
Go to james Cameron if you want to
see happy mana bouncing boy.
We notice some new additions to oui
village, Mr.. William Swartz is building a
new barn and Mr.. George Cold has built
large hog-pen.
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Mr.. Christian Cold was going to Traer
with Il load of wheat, his wagon upset
turning the wagon and wheat over on him;
he escaped with but slight bruises.
We notice an educational department
connected with the Chicago Journal This
is very commendable and what all of our
papers should take an interest in. We
think it would be profitable for the teach
ers of Tama Co., to organize a teachers
association for the purpose of discussion
of interesting topics and the exchange OF
ideas. This would bring them in to- pro-
fessional intercourse with one another
We would like to hear from some of the
teachers on this subject.
The Lyeeum held their Pcw-wow last
Saturday night, and discussed the ques-
ton" Resolved that Abraham Lincoln was
a greater man than Geo. Washington" 1t
was decided against old Abe the Saviour
of his country. The next question pro-
poscdis, Resolved that compulsory Ed
ucational law would be beneficial to the
state of Iowa" bs Sod
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-24

The meetings which were commenced
in the NJ. E. Church last week are being
continued this week. IS