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the woman lies D.
each and every onS&Plo u
night was present and gave
sanction to the performance.
And we know, too, that human
life is too cheaply esteemed,
and that if a woman risks her
life to please an unfeeling mob,
t will not be many years before
the same feeling which de-
nands such risk, and the same
utter indifference to conse-
quences will insist upon gladia-
torial displays after the fashion
of the old Romans. If this is
progress and civilization, it has
certainly switched off on the
wrong track. 1t is the same
feeling that induces attendance
on the execution of murderers
and the jelly-poundings of the
prize ring, 1t is the outcrop-
pining OF delight in cruel prac-
tees. 1t shows the thirst for
blows and blood, and gloats
over mangled limbs and agoiz-
ed shrieks of pain. II stood
centuries ago Watching the tor
lures of the inquisition or the
shrivelling of human flesh at
the stake. 1t stands to-day, not
very far OF, drawing savage rel
ish from the lash on the bare
backs of men and women. 1t
is in the heart of the murderer
as he remorselessly counts the
drops ofblood as they ooze from
the heart ofhis victim, and it is
in the laugh of the demons O.
hell as one and another joins
their devilsh companionship.
Civilization is at fault and chris
tianity powerless if no check
can be put to these brutal
scenes. We have an abundance
of laws protecting animals, and
our sympathies are strangely
excited for yelping ours and
stubborn mules, but for men
and women we have only callous
indifference. Our laws and our
lawmakers fall far short of the
demands of the hour in failing
to impose and enforce the sever
est penalties of fine and impris-
onment upon the theatrical
managers who suffer such cruel
exhibitions at the risk of human
life, and the certain demoraliza-
ton of those who witness them. |
Sa0day 1if,euy. |
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Agricultural Successes and Fall
Cros.

Forcing nature to yield that which IS evil
IDENTIFY poor return for our labor, is at best
poor policy, and yet this is exactly the
course many cultivators ofthe soil are con-
stantly pursuing, for,hey cannot understand
why a crop should be grown at a profitin
one locality and not in another.
Some planters, upon reading in the news
papers an account of the immense profits
realized by certain parties in the cultivation
OF any particular kind of fruit or grain, think
they'can do what Others have done, and to
prove it, Immediately commences an inves-
,,gaton IN relation to the culture, cost, und
prospectiveprice in market-without regard
TO location. If these enquiries appear sat
isfactory, they embark in the enterprise,
with every expectation of realizin- profit
able return for the labor and capital invest
ell. But with all the energy usually dis
played in such cases. and with abundant
capital, and soil and climate apparently
favorable, disastrous failure may be and
often IS the result, in consequence of on un-
favorable location. We use the word in its
broadest sense. for it may apply to climate,
soil. markets, or even to sections of the
country where laborcrs cannot be obtained
in sufficient numbers to do the work re-
quired.
1tis true that more failures result from
negligence on the part of cul;ivators than
from other causes; siill there are instances
innumerablewhere no human precaution or
care could prevent failure after an enter
prise was once began. In proof of this we
have only to cite the many failures in grape
culture caused by selecting an unfavorable
location for the vineyard.
Farmers, as well as friit-srowers. often
make great mistake in undertaking to
grow certain crops for the purpose cfcom-
peting with those men who are more favor
ably Situated than themselves. Aman who
has to depend upon railroad transportation
must not expect to grow heavy. bulky crops
and compete with Others who can send these
articles 10 market by water. But, it is not
necessary to enlarge upon this point, for
every observing man must be aware that
upon location depends, in 4 grea, measure,
tlesuceess or failure of almost any enter
prSe in either horticulture or agriculture;
and what should these lessons teach if not
that every farmer should grow those par
ticular crops which succeed best in his To-
calty. or. in other words. those that viii
return the greatest profit? Let those who
are in favorable locations for growing APP
pies, peaches and pears, continue to plant
trees andleStend their orchards; while far
mers who can grow wheat, corn andcottcn
successfully should never discard their cul-
ture for the sake of trying some other crcp
of which they know but little or nothing.
The advantage that one section of the |
country has over anotheris not half so great |
as many people honestly believe. but it is
the adaptation of pursuits to surrounding |
circumstances tia, controls wealth or pow
ertY.
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Diversity of Crops.

The greatest advantage that
Texas enjoys as an agricultural
country is found in the facility
with which the greatest variety
Of productions are grown in her
soil. There is no staple grown
upon this continent but can be
reproduced TO the greatest per-
lection in Texas. The news
papers of the State never find
it necessary TO urge upon the
agriculturists the necessity of
planting a diversity of crops for
the reason that there is a great
diversity of crops planted every
year. Every farmer raises all the
corn, oats, wheat, rye and bar
ley used upon the farm and has
some for export. Every one
who has been here long enough
to become established saves all
the meat he uses and has some
for sale. Many of them make
their own molasses, and a few
their own sugar and tobacco.
Cotton is staple in Texas as
in Louisiana. and the cereals all
grow to as great or greater per-
lection than in the Northern or
Western States. Were Texas
cut off completely from the out
side world, it would only be
necessary to establish factories
and eschew coffee and tea, and
it would then be independent
and self-sustaining. Horses,
mules, cattle, goats and sheep
can be raised at less cost and
trouble than in any other sec
ton in the Union.
This is the reason why
thousands are constantly leav-
ing comfortable homes, severing
dear associations ard coming
to Texas. As those advantages
become known and appreciated
they are sought for by the en-
terprising men ofthe South who
are tired of raising cotton alone,
and sending to the North for
their -four and meat. The
same motives actuate the peo-
pie of the North who are COM
PEELED to work hard six months
in the year to raise enough to
feed the cattle for the next six
months. These influences are
operating 10 make Texas the
home of countless thousands
who desire to better their con-
dition, and the State is receiv-
ing the benft of their energy,
enterprise and capital, and in
the eud. will become the most
popalous and wealthy State in
the Union.-Fort Wor.F Demo
ey.st.
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a Cheap Ant Poison.

An ounce Of cyanide of potassium dis
solved in four or five gallons of water and
poured into an ant bed, so long as the
hole viii absorb it. viii utterly destroy the
largest red ant bed. II may perhaps re-
quire the second or third application. as
the poison may not react. and the ants
may burrow through short distance from
entrance. But out Of this much fluid the
first application will hardly use it all up,
(but let ii if IT WHY and the remainder can
be set aside until the ants make their second
appearance. when apply again TO their new
entrance. They will never use the same
place as an entrance the second tine, as
the ground is so thoroughly poisonous to
them. In handling this person should
be very cautious. as it is deadly poison. In
making the fluid il is best TO use an old
leroSine oil can. or some cast away vessel
that viii never be used for anything else
These pestiferous little insects are becom-
ing very numerous and annoying in our
State. and We would like 10 see them de-
stroyed, and this is sure and cheap
remedy. Cyanide of potassium can be pro-
cured at any drug store at about IS cents
per ounoe--Corsicana Index.
HONE, WIFE AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Happy is the man who has a little home
and little angel in il OF Saturday night
"A house, no matter how little, provided il
will hold two or SO; no matter how humbly
furnished. provided there is hope in it. Let
the winds hlow-close curtains. What if
they are plain calico. without border, tassel,
or any such thing. Letthe rain come down
heap up the fre. No matter if you
haven't 4 candle TO bless yourself with. for
what beautiful light glowing coal makes,
rendering cloudless. shedding a sunset
through the room Just light enough to talk
by, not loud, as in the highways; not rapid,
as in the hunyiug world; but softly, slowly,
whispering. with pauses between. for the
storm without and the tho lights within to fill
up with. Then wheel the sofa around 10y
the FIRE; no matter if the sofa is a settee.
uncushioned al that. if so be it is Just light
enough for two and half in ii. How
sweetly the music of silver bells for the
time to come falls on the listening heart
then. How mournfully swell the chimes to
''the DAYS that are no more"
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Alex. Simon,

Desires to call the attention of his friends
and customers in the city and surrounding
country to his new stock Of
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Az ENGAGING Observation-Disclosures is 10 4
man what beauty il 10 a woman. IL creates ab
Instantaneous impression on his behalf, while
the opposite quality exercises n quick a pie
jndice against him. The politician who has
this advantage easily distances all the rival
caG,iida,es for every voter he speaks with he
comes Instantly his friend. Polished man
uerS hare often made scOundrels successful,
while the best of men, by their hSrlne>S ard
coi.lness, have done themselves incalculable
injary-ihe shsli hcing 81 rough that the world
could NOT bclieye there was = preciOaS- kernel
within IL. Had Raleigh never lung down his
coal in the mud for the proud Elizabeth to
walk on ,-his career in life would scarcely
have been worth rrrnplinE: Scores of n'ea
have been baccessfiil in life by pleasing nsa
ners alone. \ pleasing Trait o. character i
well worth cdliiyafinS, lads. Never forge;
the value uf trile Cviliy.
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MARKYrNG FOR SoNEY.-A late author very
fr7;hfillv savS: - Gold cannot buy hapTi-
ness, and the ya7euts who compel their dau-h-
tiers To marry for station or money commit =
grieynrs sin AGAINST humanity and God. And
a wunsiNvhn maTlie> a Churl for al wealth,
viii flrd she has made a terrible barEaia-
that all gatherings of hearIle, Crauirsr are
nhosl,hnre srcnt Offering Of hear+-wreiche1-
ness: t.Is' her lie will he oHe ofgisdei misery
and her Old are viii he like 4 Crag On the black
side OF ? desert mountain, where cold NOON
beams sometimes Ciiscr, but no birds sing, but
Wild s.9rln- howl aud haar-c tEuuders roar.
and through tn" sweeping si0rns shall bu
heard the stern voice OF tie great Cod, saying,
'Npurriches arr cUrT7Infef, yaur garments are
,npih-eaien. Your gold AMI silver axe ctnkcrei
and the rust Of them shall n" witness against
Won, and ga; YOUR Grsh ~ IL it We're iiIc. -
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POMONA GRANGE.-A District
Pomona Grange has been or
ganized in Brennan. consisting
of members from the different
Oranges in the county and ad-
joining counties. This organi-
zation will meet in Brennan, at
10 o'clock, P. NJ, on the first
Saturday in every month.
O.H.P. GARRETT, Scot,y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18
The Impsyan Pheasant.

The Impeyan pheasant lives among the
mountain heights of tho Himalayas,
scorning the lowlands, where he has
never been known to descend. OF the
color of this gorgeous child Of the forest
it IL difficult to give an idea. Bronze
green, iridescent gold and purple, radi-
ant as if seen through . golden haze,
compose its princely costume. On it,
head it wears tuft. Of glistening green
spirals, broad ct the top, each one deli
cate and airy u might Be fairy's para
sol. During the winter months the
snow and cold drive these birds to con-
gregate in Aocks in the most secluded
forest hooks of the mountains. Here the
hunter may surprise them, and feast his
eyes-if, indeed, he have an eye for
beauty-on their wondrous and glisten-
ing plnmage. At the approach Of spriEg
they scatter, and ascend 70 tho higher
lands, where, thousands of feet above the
sea they pass the warm months in undis-
turbed seclusion. The monauls are 60
lily kept In cages and unless subjected
TO . heated Atmosphere, they take con-
finement very easily. The lint living
specimens were brought TO England BY
Lady Impey. hence the Engliah name Of
the bird. lt b neccss11y 70 provide the
cage with corner Of retreat, for there
arc seasons when this shy, sullen crear
ture would apparently prefer death 70
the gase Of man. Hdsp~s Ad1asiss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

had been violently, and with many
groans, casting up his accounts over the
vessels side. Leaning, pale and exhaust
ed against the rail, while awaiting the
next volcanic upheayal, friend accosted
him with the somewhat superfuous
query, "Hello, major, aresyou sickT
(" You dad-binged fool you'll" was the
amiable rejoinder. edo you suppose
am doing this for fun3 Dad-bing you!"
But next morning old Erie was a.
calm as though storms were a thing un-
known; everybody, even to the gouty
major were in high spirits and recovered
dignity, and the vessel, gliding upon her
westward way, seemed like "a painted
ship upon painted ocean.-C~. ~ O.
P;cayune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

action taken by the board at Milwaukee
and previous meetings, looking to the ex-
tension Of our trade with foreign countries
and to the negotiation of commercial trea-
ties, to the revival of American tonnage in.
terests and maintainance of the currency
on q coin basis. The presidents OF all con-
stitutional boards are invited to the WASH
ington meeting.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

JOHN KEHoE is doomed. He was the
chief officer of the order of Mollie Ma
guires in Schuylkill county, and is .
man of no small ability, has been influ-
ential in local politics and has held
county Offices. The board of pardons
has decided that he must hang, and it
only remains for the governor to fix the
day, as it is out of his power to reprieve
him if he wanted to. Kehoe Al years
old and is worth about $4,000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18
Police Force Turned Out to Find Z
Dog.

The Duchess of Ea;Hhurg, when no
turning from her last visit to Russia, had
the misfortune to lose her favorite dog,
Iago. Her Highness, much grieved at
the loss of the animal, SAINT one tele-
graphic message after another to the
authorities of the town where the New.
foundland was last seen, requesting that
thorough researches might be made.
The mayor, in fulfllment Of these solici-
tations, called out the police, and 1t the
head OF his force started out ON an ex-
pedition of discovery. Their efforts
were finally crowned with success Iago,
after leaving his owner, quietly saun-
tered over the bridge, examined the en-
virons of the town, and returned to the
Vistula. A commissioner was appointed
to escort the dog to Ooburg, where great
JOY prevailed at its arrival.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

A Swiss engineer, of Zurich, has in
vented a road locomotive by which he
can travel over ordinary roads. He has
arrived at Bale. 1t has an engine of
twenty-five horse power; it can tow a
train of vehicles, and it can converted
into steam engine capable of throwing
a stream of water to a height of one
hundred and eighty feet. After short
delay at Bale, the inventor resumed his
journey to Paris amid the acclamations
of a crowd of enthusiastic spectators.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

WHILE spending money lavisbly in
making improvements in New York,
Tammany has wasted 90 much on un-
necessary work, to benefit its depend
ents, that many little things have been
grieviously neglected. One of these il
the proper lighting and patrolling Of
Central Park during the evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18
The Tarantula Killer.

Wasps are looked upon by most per-
sons ~ an unmitigated nuisance. The
naturalist, ON tho contrary, views these
insects in quite . different light, know
ing that every species was created for q
certain purpose, and that that purpose
is . good one. In the west and south,
where the venomous tarantula, . gigantic
spider, abounds, the great digger wasp,
or - Is usually termed "tarantula kill
err" preys upon it, thereby keeping tho
spiders In check, and preventing them
from becoming too numerous. The t.
rantula killer il, from its very nature,
forced to kill the spiden in order to per-
petuate its species, for its young requires
Just this kind of food and no other. This
hugo wasp ID some two inches in length,
the body bluish green, and tho wings
dusky yellow, or, q the entomo,ogists
would say, rujouA Its scientific name
Ppsis Jormosa, and it is one Of those
restless and industrious insects which
seem to Be always on the wing !,
and with important business to
attend to. When IL discovers 4
tarantula, it hoves about it, vic
tim, flying about in . circle; the spider,
seeing its enemy, trembles with evident
fear. The wasp, watching for favor.
able opportunity, strikes the spider with
its sting, inhicting . wound which par.
alyzes its victim, but does mot kill fol-
the wasp ID not In haste to have the
meat, gathered for it, young, decay oI
become putrid, but injects into huid
that does not cause death, but merely
- - "a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

OF ADVERTISING
GENERAL TOPICS.

The ammonia of the commercial fer
tilizers manufactured in the suburbs of
Augusta, Ga, has completely driven out
the chills and fever and other malaria
that used to infest that locality.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

PRESIDENT BARNARD has issued q
circular to the leading manufacturers of
France, asking information especially on
the efforts which have been made and
the means that have been employed to.
wards bringing about disappearance OF
the disastrous spirit of antagonism be-
tween the representatives of capital and
labor. The Republique Francaise, Gam
betta's organ, warmly eulogizes the lam
guage aud object of DIR. Barnard's circu-
lar, and congratulates his government ON
its having taken this initiative so honor
able alike to America and to France.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

The introduction of the Englash
treatment of tramps into this country
would probably work revolution in
the behavior of these rascals. In Eng
land they are usually captured by the
people in whose neighborhood they ap-
pear, and placed in stocks, or secured
in public place. All who pass see
them, 30 that they will know their faces
again, and frequently administer kicks
and other gentle reprimands. The cul-
prits are also pelted with dead cats, dogs,
ptc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18
Muiais County Gourl
JOB DEPARTMENT
Having Fsll ssp', I - ~.
A FAST Jon PRERs
wsassssssassa 40
AMYTdlmo IN This LINN
wSa xsssnss, ma
ON rHn sEoKr1laT Mox1C1
OLD AID xouHo.
DY q = 0Ancu.

They scoa ersv ~ M Uspsi II eelA
Who llvs II ~ an1 - spne slslf
In darkensd vnulto hoaza y tAG1r ~
ChnkeRU& ap1 WpD1oA osW W1th ~
For then their youtA itssH 4 Oh.
h.
They ns'x erow Oh vho eathss ~
Where pxing gWukoD nd 9oWex6 onio1Gs
where suns 1rtss n jeyeus sktsG, ~
And an Tho soul witkIn the1S eytn
For then the immoetal bar4s 6eve sang.
For thea ID - iebsaf = youngl
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

"JUG-BREAKING is an amusement
in some country towns in Ohio. People
meet generally at church, bringing
with them all the jugs which have accu.
mulated in their households. A small
admission fee is charged. While one of
the number breaks the jugs with ham,
mer, the rest sing songs, the "Littie
Brown jug" being an especial favorite.
Some of the more charitable people put
in the jugs various articles, and the con-
tents of the jugs and the money taken
at the door are turned over to one or
other of the churches.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

YUN3YunAKMS.
!, ALzDr Il fcollss Uizbsr ElA
. A REGULAR old seed-a snnAowss.
A HARD thing TO sharpsn IL -
ter's edge.
NUaszaY spng: Bub II, bab ~, ~
and trouble.
i "ALooHoL Il made Of beets n Cnlk
fornia." New York beats are mado n
the same Auid. II DapasaA
An air. ight trunk n the latest nov.
city. III hey hole \ hung On : stssp
fastened to the handle J1aa5swy No.
worth makes the man ! Sgse1
little bill for his wife's wardsobe.-A ~
timoss Every Gatssddy.
AND Why not put the tTamps q work
on the Washington monumsntf Dus-
bsssy Nesos.
8. r." Yes; the best bunting Ocanes
from the hair raised On : goat's forehead.
| Turner FaiI Reportev.
IT ID aafe for the phouogrAph 10 mako
= will It has . sound, mind kso1sb
Consultation.
"KEEP your pstisnts alive" aid IN
old doctor TO graduating clan Of stu
dents; "dead men pay no bills
HAvB . care, girbl have carsi
Adele Millet, Z French girl, has been
huered 70 death. 49, Bsslow froacript
Sorx noen A. = unr. .tiaf.ctorv = Z
.osrv d,c-.Lrch "a t-;cs 4. sI;srs,v-
= Hheei;n0 Leader.
4 wu.r. h.,,,., .Ao,,ia an ...,.~H
vhil.t shev;ns s m.n. Ihomt t.n ~.
nrd. ~. .-I
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vNa -.-,s.I ~ ,r.,..... 49,.
a. W. pacl - -. sr,.rssys ,ys
-. =. ..s.. - 49," ~. ". ..s,.x !. so..s;.
.,s.S siIs. a..I = -s-s.. -. Asss. 3;
called irian VINO deais - coK 2 sns1eF
a wohAH hAs 20 sessae 2 mans cooee
with the WHITE OF = -, Dus sne -
settle nls naan WIN : loo1-0sas
Ay., 1'"ses.
a FANNIE, speaking Ct The tAinnss
OF ms nay crop, said: Inc eranoP
pers nave Al got lame trying 90 Jump
Scum" You'd bettsr mot 50 ~
iair, Pat; Micky Flynn down snsse
swcarS neil XII IN ANA - -
ne Degun ngntine o. me oeiofe y ~
sof1
6oNE men are eternaIly joking. and
their Wit oftentimes OVERFLOW ogs noee
ever shows g mucn numof = tne ooai g.
the bridge OF your nOse.-Csyse0h
n Edisnn nnuld hnvA had u0naW
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

New York,

NEW YORK, September 1880 p. H.
Cotton-Dall and irregular. Flour-Dull
and declining; receipts $4,000 bbls; sales
10000 bbls at $400@5.5O. Wheat-Dnll
and, ,elightly in bnyers1 favor; receipts $685..
COO bus; sales "a, 900 bus No. 2 winter red,
seller October At Hos. Rye-Heavy. Corn
Moderately active; receipts 1O8, 600 bus
sales 100000 bus at 4S@5Oc for western
mixed. Barley-Nominal. Oats-About
steady; receipts s., GOO bus; sales $4,000 bus
at 24H@33Hc for mixed western 2S@37 Nc
for white. Fork-Firmer at $9.O5@9.15.
Lard-Dull and frmer 1T $6.95@7O5.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-09-18

THE standing Of each base ball club in the
League. at ths close of the week ending
Sept. 9TH, can easily Ds seen from the fol.
lowing table: