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Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
AREIED.

AGENS. At the residence o.
I'd Brown, Esq. Ia Elkton, Md, on the
18th inst py Rev. Jas. Nclntire, Mr.. Jacob
b. Cazier. of Mount Vernon Place, near
Kirswood. Del, to Miss Hannah B. Ma
gems, formerly OF krkwood. Eel.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
(Fron Yesterdays Late Eiitions)
Jimmy Jones ON ExhlbitlOn.

The colored man, James Jones, who
hss become quite celebrated a. the man
upon whom the murderous assault was
made in th fastness of Coldwell Forest,
by parties from Maryland, held lsves
at Plymouth Church last evening.
There were about two hundred persons
present white as well a. colored.
Jones was introduced by Mr.. Charles
Agnrss, after which the inspection be-
gan. The people crowded around
Jimmy. They twisted him and they
turned him; they looked and they com.
lnented, until at last Jimmy began to
grow fearful lest the importnnites Of the
anxious crowd might extend 30 far as
to clip his clothing for trophies.
One old lady, with apair Of large
"spees" perched on the tip Of her nose,
advanced with ''iz dis shurely yo' hon
ey; il yo' Jimsen Jones, 'hoove dry got
in do pictooyial papers az big az life.
IL your Why, how fur laws sakes
alive did yer git from dem feleestyeens
1t warn't man dat brot yer frch, no,
sahl
"Yoah jos right, auntie," chirrupped
another elderly dame with all tina,
passel Of trash 'ronnd him you're jes
rit
The exhibition closed at about 9.30
o'clock. The proceeds went to the bsns-
fit of Jones.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
FOR CHRIST 1MASPRESENIS

We have lett one case of BLANKETS out
of purchase OF five cases or 80 pairs, which
VIC VIII close out ut wholesale prices. Also,
beautifully embroidered " BABY" " Blanket
and MarSeilles Quilts. A more acceptable
present. in many cases. could not be given
HD-We have not space to mention nun
dreds Of other articles well worthy the early
attention Of ladies' desiring choice and useful
goods for holiday presents at prices In COIL
torrfiity with the TINES.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

NOTlCL TO REAL ESTATE OWNERS.
~ Those who sell or transfer Real Es-
tate, and do not wish topay the tax of 1879
will oblige the undersigned by leaving no.
tice thereof at our Office, that we may assess II
to the proper owners.
EDMUND PROVOST,
WILLIAM KYNE.j
City Assessors.
Office, No. 10 +. Sixth street, between
Market and King Hours 8a. IN, to IL m,
to s and to s H. In dcl7-tf
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

NOTICE. The recent decision of the Su
~ perior Court at New Castle. concerning
Validity Of Seals, docs not effect Thomas X.
Lally's Notorial Seal. All persons wishing
papers acknowledged would do we'll to call on
I he undersigned. THOMAS X. LALLY,
6O2 Market street decl7
NOTIC E.--Those having Farms ior sale or
~ rent. please send description size and
price Of rent, as ! have many applicants. p.
CHANDLER, Real Estate Agent, No. 2E.
Sixth st dcl4
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
IME LIMEi LiME!.,
PAINTS, OILS, DC.
JAMES pRADFOkD

MANUYACTI,RKR o.
PURE COLORS. WHITE LEAD, zinc
PAINTS. POGO BROWN AND Pt Try.
BRADFORDS
READl MIXED COTTA'iE COLOR.
DIES, VARNISH AND TURPENTlNE,
WINDOW GLASS, ETC, ETC,
NOS. q AND y T.. THIRD SrREEr
WILMINGTON. DtI
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

TyD WHOM IT MAY CONCERN No
/ tice hereby given that at the approach
ing sessions of the General Assembly of the
state of Delaware, will make application ior
an act OF Assembly for a divorce OF the bonds
OF Matrimony from my wife Ann M Shaw.
HENRY N. SHAW, Riddles Bank, Del.
dali 4 m
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

Lewis Rupp, of this city, brakes e
man on the Pennsylvania Railroad, ,
was killed by falling from freight train
at Lewrence station near Trenton, yes
terday.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

INGR SALE.-tOOO yards of Stick Candy
Il 5000 Bushel, of Mixtures, all kinds
200 feet Walnut Bar, at the little Caramel
Depot, Seventh and Tatnall. dcl0-5ts
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
Loan Meeting.

The Home Loan Association does not
meet until Friday, 9th inst.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

Tha roof of Franks Hall, in Kansas
City, was crushed in on Tuesday night
by the weight Of snow upon it. One
man was killed and several others were
injured.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
FOR HRESTM A. PRESENTS
WE HAvEA LARGE STOCK OF
DRESS GOOCS.
DR. tSS GOODS.
DR. tSS GOODS.

At VA, Is, 70, Is, 2s, 371a, 81, 6b and 10 cts.
Among them will be iopnd some OF the
Greatest Bargains ever placed upon retail
counter
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

NOTICE.
Being appointed Sole Agent for this city
and vicinity, for Henry NJ. Stanlcy's "Great
Work, "THROUGH THE LARK CONT
NEN1," published by Harpe Brothers. and
being unable to sell all who may desire it be-
fore Christmas or New Years. they will please
address me, II. G. GnLDSBOROUGH,
Wilmington p. o., Delaware.
Prices to suit the times.
dcl+sat- mon tus-wcd .thursasat
INJECTION NOTICE. UNION Ma
II TIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON.
Tho annual election for nine Directors will
be held at the Banking House on Tuesday,
the l4th day Of January, 1879, between the
hours OF two and four o'clock in the after
noon. JOHN PEf'PLES, Cashier
Wilmington, Del, Dec. IA. dcl4eod- -unl4
INJECTION NOTICE.
IL NATIONAL BANK or WILMINGTON
AND BRANDYWINE,
WHINING ON, DEL, Dec. Il, 1873.
Notice Is hereby given that an election viii
he held at the banking house, on the ] ith day
of January 1879, between t e hours OF 2 and
o'clock, p. M. Tor the purpose Of electng nine
| (gl Directors, to serve the ensuing year
! decl8-lmO f.. RICE. Cashier.
THIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WILL
II MINfTON.-NOtice Is hereby gver
mat the annual meeting Of the Stock Holders
of this bank will be held at the Banking
House on Tuesday, the l4th day CT January
1879, between the hours OF Zand O'Clock p
M, tor the purpose OF electiny nine st0ckhol
ders to serve as directors the ensuing year.
GEO. d. ARMSTRONG, Cashier.
Wilmington, Del, Dee. IA, 1878. acl4-2Ot
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
Fire Down the state

On Tuesday evening, the barn of
Samuel Harrington, about a mile and
half north of FELTON,, was consumed
by fire with all its contents, amongst
the latter being very fine stallion
burnt to crisp.
A mare was also so badly burned
til. Il she will not recover. At the time
of the fire which occurred about s
o'clock, his house was broken into and
s35 in money besides several other
valuables were stolen.
The house was also Set on fire in sew
rral places but Mr.. II. who had been at
FELTON, arrived home in time to save the
house. Mr.. Poole, neighbor of Mr.
Harrington, had his barn destroyed by
fire on Saturday night, and it is sup.
posed the incendiary fired all the bull
dings. Mr.. Poole thinks he has some
clua to tn. iuceudiary
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
I AM rs h BRO,

y
Importers and dealers Ia
i WARE AND TLEki
PAINTS. OIL, GLASS AND Gem ElIT
No. 2o4 MARKET STREET,
WILMINeTOr, DRLA v AgY
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
CuAL, WOOD, SAND AND LIME.

I,AL, WOOD, SAND AND LIME,
Tn undersigned i.,iorms his friends and
tho public generally, that he has taken Foutl
old yard at the foot oi West street, and d
now prepared to sell Goal, Wood Limo and
Sand at the very lowest market rates
The attention Of housekeepers and builder,
70 particularly called TO his stock, as he feel
confident that their interests will be THEREBY
promoted.
sepbti-dw JOHN W. GRIFFITH
lME LIMEi LiME!!!
An excellent Schuyikill building lime a,
" cents per bushel. Also, the celebrated
Wrightsville Lime, superior 10 any lime d
this market, "a cents per bushel,
Also, Goal nnd sand at the lowest marx
ates lard " loot OF West Street, Wilrn d
ron. iIe iDHN W IRIFFtTH
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
ID EPORT OFTHE CONDITION OF tt |
IL NATIONAL BANK OF WILMlNtr

4 .
IL NATIONAL BANK OF WILMlNtrI
TON AND DBRANDYWlNE at wilmington
In the State of Delaware, at the close of bnal
ness on the sixth day of December, 1873
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .S5l2, 1872 23 $642 l37
Y. =. bonds to secure circulation. a0UD !
Due from reserve agents ..... -. llg,446 u
Due from other National Banks. l9.757 Il
bue from State Banks and Bankers 49,
Banking House. ........, $2b, 900
Furniture and fixtures, 81 900 2o,yoo
Current expenses and taxes paid. 322 y
Premiums Paid ................... 2,642 4
Checks and other Cash Items, In
cluding Stamps. BAT 9s 1891
Bills OF other Banks 2ls5
Fractional currency Oncuding
nckels) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lW
Specie, vtEgold coin. 1850
Silver Coin .....,-.,,.. " ,55O.70 o9o
Lega tender notes. es................,. 25os
Redemption fund with U. ) Treas
urernot more than % per cent on
circulation) Observation-Disclosures, 9,Coo Y
Total. sesO.OoO
LIABILITIES,
Capital stock paid idin....,.......... s2OO,Olo
Surplus fund $500
Undivided profits. ......,........... 1910 l
Comptroller ...... SlSO, 10000
Less amount on hand and in treasury
for redemption .,......l5,7SO lo4,ZN
State Bank Circulation outstanding 5,b5l
Dividends unpaid ................ 2,Zo
Individual deposits subjectt0
check k..'.......... .$4ss, ,sse 81 4e9, 1856
Due TO other National banks. 49,. -, 81, ,8o9
Due to State banks and bankers.
Total $3.50 600
Evan Rice. Cashier OF The National Ban
Of Wilmington and Brandywine, do solemn,
swear that the above statement Is true, to u
best Of my knowledge and belief.
f. RICE, Cashier
State Of Delaware, County of New Castle:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10
day of december. 1S7S.H. p. RUMFORD:
Notary Public
| COrrect--Attest:
GEORGE =. CAP LIE,
GEORGE W. SPARKS, Director
WASHINGTON JONES,
|
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

Lp1S REWARD.-W stolen from
ID 1eJ residence Of Charles McNitt, on
farm Of William +. Smalley, near Chrlstla,,I
Del since the 10th instant, one ChamPl'I
Droppcr Reaper, red painted, used two ~
sons. Fiye dollars will be paid Tor evldel9Y
that will lead 10 the detection OF the thlcIl
thieves, and ten dollars on conviction. JH1
W. WHlTEM AN. Const.
CHRIsTIANA, Dec. IT, dclS.2td-lt"
GIFTS CHRlSIMiJ
" GIFTS The largesl and best asso1
ment OF Fancy Baskets, no wilmington T0' w"
Stand with Baskets, Victory Cuffs 70 WI
Scrap Baskets, Splint, Straws, Lunch III
and Baskets. All kind OF Foreign ana
nestle Baskets ut 5l0 Market street, heA'
City Hall.) Call and look ut my stock: up
J. II. SHOEM AkEk;l !
N. B.-My friends can still find me Nv
old stand 403 King street.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
Keene's Wheat peculation.

A dispatch from Chicago, Dec. l3,
says: The statement, telegraphed from,
New York, that Keene had contracted
for the transport Of his wheat at a low
rate had the iminel ats effect Of s.!,suI
lating the most jealous scrutiny on the
part of the Eastern roads. The ex-
istence of such contract has been
suspected for some weeks, and not a
few envious freight agents have Ven.
tured the remark that the east bound
pool ould not be completed until after
this contract had been we'll taken care
Of.
The statement that Keene and his
co-operators had contracted to send sew
.ral million bushels of grain by way of
the Canada route to Boston is not gener-
ally credited here. One thing is certain
no matter which one of their roads Sc
cured the traffic, the other 4 will try and
''get even" by undertaking for other
freight
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
EEALD 4 CO.,

AND DKALKRs IN
STOCKS, BONDS, LOANS, GOLD AND
COMMERCIAL PAPER.
ICLAfTON HOUSE. WILhIk9T0h, DEL.
Interest, Coupon, aud General Csllections.
Tickets 70 and drafts on Great Britain and
other parts oi Europe. nov7-ly-d
| STOCK QUOTATIONS.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
D n. ROBINsOA q CO..
BANK ERS 4 BROK ERS
n. r. Cor. RWugsh and Market,
WILMINGTON. DEI.AWARE.

ron SALE.-& per cent. U. 3. Bonds.
WANTED
Masonic Hall stock.
Philadelphia, New York and Boston stocks
bought and sold on c.llmission. Every facll-
ity afforded for persons IN sell or invest In
stocks or bonds. 'eb1O-lS
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

STOCK QUOTATIONS.
WILMINGTON. DEL, December 20, is7s
Latest stock Quotations furnished by
Heald h TO-, Clayton House Building vii
mingtsn, Del, ut IL M. to-day.
Gold, 100 l.32; N. Y.C. b Hui, HOY; n. Y.
& Erie, lSX; Lake Shore, 69s6; North West
orn, a7A; North Western Pref.. 74ssS: kocA
island. l1916; Ohio Il Misc, X; Pacific Mail,
l4sS: Western Union Telegraph, ~; St
Paul, 349t; st. Paul Prei., 731S; Wabash, u;
IN; I.ehigh Valley, a4l%; I.ehigh Nav, l+A;
Pitts. T. n H., ~; Central Tram, w;
Phila. 4 Erie, IN. J. Central, S1z; Del,
Lacka. d Western, 43s<; Mich. Central, u Il;
Del. d Hudson, 371S; lssl's Coupon, iOess;
52O's. 'ot. New J. h j., -; $40, V7 Coupon,
1861; $40. 'oS Coupon. 100; 1910 Coupon,
los; Currency e's., ny; New ps OF ST.
l0ol<; ~ Registered. io4sR; as. 100.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
A Tin Wedding and Reception.

The West Chester record says the
tenth anniversary If the wedding Of
George B. and Sarah 5. Mellor occurred
on Tuesday and was duly celebrated by
the happy pair at their home in East
Bradford, by pleasant coming togeth-
er of about fifty of their relatives and
friends. The occasion was one of double
interest by reason of reception exten-
ded to Edward Savery and wife, of
Wilmington, Del, brother and sister
ln-law Of the bride, who have lately
returned from Europe, after an absence
of a year and a.half. The latter took
place from 3 to 6 p. M, and the cor
dial meeting of the twain with their
long separated friends was a most pleas,
ant affair, causing them to feel that
the sentiment of the motto, "Welcome
Home" which was placed conspicu-
ously in the room, was extendedlto them
nv all
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20

MRS. GEN. SHERMAN, wife OF thogi11
Nk soldier, says: ~ have freque"S
purchased Durangs Rheumatic Reheui
friends suffering with rheumatism, ahu
every instance 1t worked like magic. !; l
by all Druggists. Send tor circular 10 -, Ia
HELPHENSTINE, Druggist, Wash'he"1
j.
SMITH'S BEST CALCINED PLAoid1
- large barrels $2l2H cash, deliNtS'tTvI%r
any part Of the clGy. JOHN W. dklrr'
dec18.tf
DOARDING.--Se iront III
ID with board, no West street. Mea'
70 cents. dol1-"
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
LOCAL STOCKS AND BOMBS.
DRAN WINE MILLS QUOTA.
ID TIONS.
W. @. PENNYPACKER Il co.

,Successors toIE. Price Il Coz
Daily Republican., 1878-12-20
Brushes and Combs

In White Blue and Cardinal; aiso, Il hne
Line OF other Qualities.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15
For the GUARDIAN.
WEEP NOT FOR THEM.


Weep not for them-they're sweetly sleep
ing
Their suffering time is ended now;
o, do not for the blest be weeping
Bethink thee Of that placid brow,
That smile in death; then praises, even,
Ascend for the redeemed in heaven.
Weep not for them.-in climes Of glory,
Escaped from sin and suffering here,
They're telling Ger redemption's story
To angels in yon higher sphere;
How they, through Christ's atoning merits
Their gloritied estate inhcrits.
Weep not for them,-in robes unspotted,
b. Washed in Thy blood, 0 precious Lamb
Behold them take their place allotted
Near to Thy throne, Thou great II AM"
With increased beauty, dazzling, glorious,
Ger sin, and death, and hell, victorious.
Weep for ourselves, the tried, the tempted,
Tho triiicrs Of lfe's passing hour
The sinning-sorrowing exempted
While here from fierce temptationspowcr;
They are free from all-weep for them never;
Rejoice for them-theyrc saved forever.
To the friends and relatives Of those who
have just passed into glory. A FRIEND.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15
Terms Of Subscription:
Terms of Advertising:

One square, of one inch in space or less,
6r.t insertion, 81 90; each additional inser-
ZION. - cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15

Three Detroit boys were overheard
by the Free Press man quarreling
over the respective merits of their
sisters. All Of them had to take q
back seat when a little fellow said:
"My sister1l take the string out
of her corset for me to spin my top
with, and lose it she'll stay at homo
from o party and never give me .
word of sass! Is your sister any
bosser than that"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15

Professional, and business cards, Of ten
line. or less in length, SIS per annum; for
six months, $40; for three months, 81
Business advertisements of greater length
will be inserted at above rates.
Lcral advertisements will be charged at
loyal rates, where fixed by law; otherwise
At spccial rates as published above.
~ SpecialHnotices 20 ccnts.per line.
Funeral notices of less than ten lincs,
aud marriage and religious notices inserted
gratis.
Job.work executed in the ncatest style,
aud AT reasonable prices.
August -, l-17.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15

This is the day when the title Of Hay'
to the Presidency will be called up in tt
House Of Representatives. The result cal
not Of course be determined. The publ
attention will be called to the nature I
Hayes title by proof that it is fraudulen
and the revelations may strengthen II
Democratic party.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15

A wise observer informs US that
an act of kindness to shivering
beggar child is q profession OF reli-
gion.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-05-15

We have rereivAll tha 6-st --,-h~- # .
Miss BLANK, it is known, is accustomed "
say
Many very qneer things in q very queer
way;
But of all her mistakes the absurdest and
oldest
Occurred when she called French "mo-
diste" q modest
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-04-11
Oxygen.

The advertisement of Drs. STARKEY and PALEN
in this paper is one to which we call especial
attention. There is little doub Of the fact
that they ha Q come into the possession OF a
new agent OF cure for consumption, asthma,
catarrh, and nearly all ervou, and chron O
diseases. Mr.. Waldo NJ. Claf1ln, a manufac-
turer OF Philadelphia, & yes this written sesti-
mony; 1.-Two years ago l wa sick with what
wa, called consumption. ] was too sick to at
tend to bu siness, even to write q letter. My
physician got discouraged, and took me almost
by force to your ofiio.. / began to improve
very soon, 80 that all my friends were sur
prised. In two months l was able to resume
business, increasing in weight, strength and
comfort II there be any disease about me
for the Ia { year, there is no evidence OF IT"
In O recent number Of Arttur's Home Magazine
the editor, Mr.. T. s. Arthur, say: "We again
refer to the advertisement Of Drs. Starkey and
Palen, aud In doing 30, would emphasize the
strong assertions aready made as to th4
curative results, which, in our oLrn case ana,
under our otun observation, have followed the
use of the Compound Oxygen treatment
Cases OF relief and cure, even more remarka-
BILE than any of those mentioned in previous
numbers OF our magazine, have more recently
been b ought to oar notice. some or thom
seeming little less than miracles. IL you a o
suffering from any ailment which is battling
The skill Il your phys clan, BY all means send
for the pamphlet Of DR.. Starkey, aud read it
carefully. There can be little doubt Of the
fact that he has come into the possession OF a
new agent of cure" If you or any Of your
friends are suffering from chronic affections,
which have bafil d the skill Of physicians,
send to Drs. Starkey and Palen, No. ll12
Girard street, Philadelphia, for their treatise
on Compound Oxygen, in which its nature and
mode Of action are described, and a large
mum er Of remarkable testimonials given. II
Ia mailed FREE.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-04-11
Reason In a Cat.

In a New Hampshire town a family
had two cats. A storeroOm Of their
house, at the time we speak Of. had ears
Of corr on one Of its shelves, some OF
which hung down against the side OF
the room. The owner Of the house saw,
one day, one Of his cats, which We will
call number one, standing upon the
steps Of ladder, near the suspended
ears, watching them sharply. After a
time the cat came down the ladder,
went out Of the room, and returned
awhile after with the other cat, which
we will call number two, and which
took its position under the suspended
ears. Number one then went up the
ladder, stopped again opposite the sus-
pended ears, and after a little careful
observation sprarg from the ladder
upon them, when a rat dropped from
the ears TO the floor, TO be caught by
number two, there waiting for It.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-04-11

women Is o o followed by the fero-
cious voices Of the men, who In their
turn make the very air vlbrate with
terror. Now their feelings are excited
most powerfully so much so, that some
time, In their wild excitement, gestlcu-
latlng with their knives, they slash
themselves In order to see some blood
flowing. for 1t seems that this Is one Of
their dogmas, that they cannot appease
the Great Spirit, and render him favor
able towards the departed, but by
blood.
This exciting scene will last a little
over one hour; then they proceed to
the burial. A high bluff is generally
selected for the purpose. Here no
grave is dug, but the dead Is seated on
the sod, leaning on some rocks, and
facing the rising sun. His head is
shaved, and painted with vermilion.
Numbers Of rings ornament his ears
and fingers; his naked arm are bound
with beautiful bracelets, and long
wampums fall from his neck on his
bare breast. His loins are girded with
a nicely woven sash, and he wears we'll
trimmed leggings tied with rich carriers.
The whole body is wrapped In a new
blanket. On n side they place his
bow and arrows, on the other his toma-
hawk and calumet. Now a chief adj
dresses him for the last time and bids
him farewell. This done, the women,
like industrious bees, 90 TO work and
very quickly put up a wall, either with
rocks or sods, around the remains Of
their departed friend. While this is
going on, the favorite horse of the dead
man is slain on the spot. Scalps of
enemies and the head of the horse are
hung on two posts, as tutelar genii to
protect the grave, and with this the
funeral ends.
However, the mourning Is not over
yet. No, indeed; but the dearer the
departed was, the longer 1t will last.
1t consists in very severe fasting, which
they protract for weeks and months, so
strictly as not to allow themselves any
food but once in twenty-four hours,
and this after sunset. At the end of
the week they take a day of rest, and
this over, they continue their seven
days. fasting for long time, abstaining
during all this period from every kind
of enjoyment. We have seen some
very robust men come to a premature
death by this mode of penace, by which
they propitiate the Great Spirit in favor
of their departed friends.
When a Christian Usage dies,
his articles of devotion, crucifix,
beads, etc., are buried with him. No
Christian Indian will allow a scalp to
be hung over his grave on the contrary
it is always ornamented with a small
cross, which is rude in material-for
it consists commonly of two simple
sticks tied together with bark, but is
nevertheless the symbol of pardon,
and of hope Of a better life to come.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-04-11
AGRICULTURE.

LIGHT STABLEs.-Dark stables are an
abomination and should not be toler-
ated. There Is no necessity to sacrifice
comfort, either In winter or summer, to
secure enough light. A horses eyes
are enlarged-the pupil of the eye is
by being kept In adark stable. He has
the harness put on him, and he is sud-
denly brought out into the bright,
glarlng sunlight, which contracts the
pupil SO suddenly as to cause extreme
pain. By p~erseverlng In this very
foolish and iDjudicious, as well as cruel
practice, the nerves of the eyes become
impaired, and, If continued long
enough, loss Of sight will ensue. To
see how very painful 1t is TO face a
bright light after having been for some
time In the dark, take a walk some dark
night for a short time, until the eye be-
IN accustomed to the darkness, then
drop in, suddenly, TO some well-iighted
room, and you will be scarcely able to
see for a few monents In the sudden
light. You know how painful 1t is to
yourself; then why have your horse
repeatedly TO bear such unnecessary
palnf A dark stable is invariably a
damp one, and such stables we are not
yet willing to put either a valuable
working or driving horse in. Give good
ventilation, let the sunshine and the
air have a chance to affect an entrance,
and your stables will be purer and more
healthy. Windows should never be at
the head OF the stall, for a constantly
glaring light will also spoil a horses
eyes.