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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23


An Eastern exchange says, that "hun-
dreds and thousands of young ladies'
have set up target and drawn the bow,
and dozens and scores of doctors have
pulled down their signs and moved since
this healthy outdoor amusement was
inaugurated." Here and there an archer
or archeress obtains printed rules and
instructions to guide the game, but the
great majority string up the bow, hang
up the target, and whang away without
intelligence. The following rules will
apply to all and every locality:
Don't attempt to hold the bow in both
hands when you shoot.
If you shoot over the target, lower it.;
if you shoot under it, have it elevated.
When you miss the target and pillow q
furrow along a boys scalp, tally two
one for the scalp and one for the boy.
Either close both eyes or keep both
open when you shoot. Some favor one
method and some the other, but odds is
the difference as long as your father en-
ploys glazier by the month.
Don't attempt curve shot. The ar.
row is as apt to come down on the baby's
head as elsewhere.
some girls squlnI up one eye ana nang
out their tongue when they pull the
bow. This is not absolutely necessary to
a line shot, though it does look romantic.
There is no particular distance to be
observed, but the nearer the target you
stand the more chance you have of hit
ting some one across the street in the
eye.
A center shot is called "duffer;"
missing the target is termed clone
hand" hitting the horse-barn is known
as a "phoopee;" missing the barn and
shooting your aunts spectacles off her
nose is called "Tom-tom;" shooting
across young mans shoulder is known
as "snuffles;" sitting down and shooting
backward over your head is known as
"blufing the game:" and holding spy
glass up to get line shot is called
MASKING the mark
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

The yellow fever is curious disease,
andsthe more it is studied the less we
seem to know about it, One of the
eaEest~euriosities in connection with
this plague of mankind is the case of
the Island Of jamaica, where the disease
prevailed for years, but where during
the last half century it has not been
known. Yellow fever is around it on
every side-in Cuba and in San Do
mipgo-but in Jamaica it is unknown.
Jamaica has no State Board nor Ma
tional Board, and consequently does not
Quarantine W
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

1T appears to be the fashion at the
present day for the young people to ar
range for picnics while enjoying an
arm-in arm walk these beautiful even
ings. We would suggest that the ar
rangements " be made at home where
thesold man car be consulted Oh the lit
tie details, with word of advice from
mamma. Mary Ann, though enjoying
the fun at the last picnic, always re-
GREETED that the whole family did not
go, ~+fskt EFft- rfs
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

PRoFEssoE TIcE, is still predicting
that this will be the hottest summer for
two hundred years, and Professor Smith,
of Scotland, announces that hot wave
of seething, blistering sunshine is yet to
sweep down upon us.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

Mr.. TILDEN is reported to be appre-
hensive that he may not be able to Sc
cure the nomination for the Presidency
next year. He is said to have expressed
the fear that the OBJECTIONS in the South,
added to the opposition in the West,
may ruin his chances.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

1t was for my safety, Tor II raised me aioft.
Sherman still mistrusts things; he throws
out suspicious against others to draw off the
peoples eyes, His miscarried candidacy for the
Governorsbip of Ohio showed his mistrust and
Foster has to fight the battle for which Sher-
man was too cowardly.
And, now, in conclusion, you must allow me
to say few words why, in my opinion, If l
have satisfied you that the Republican party
does not deserve your support, 1t right that you
should cooperate with the Democratic party.
You know would rather plead for an entirely
party-free country than for party rule of any
kind; but the necessity of overthrowing the
combination that now rides the Republican
party and the country, and has ridden both
saddle-sore, is 80 great that we must act with
all who agree on this poiIit do not regard
the Democratic party as close corporation.
It is now, as think, the proper rallying organ
against those now in power And, being an OPP
position party, it is not bound to close its ranks
nor its programmes. The party in power must
have, as well as stand by, definite measures,
and have an expressed policy. 1t is always ex-
elusive, and often .proscriptive The OPPOSE
ton, on the other hand, while gathering and
developing into an organism, have an open
mind for all suggestions, and it must try item
literally, so that it may eventually settle upon
correct final conclusions. To cooperate in
such a development binds all who join in it to
nothing more than this.
There is, however, an insuperabe reason
why the elaboration of definite measures must
be deferred until after the victory is won. II
proposed before, it would be intrusting their
execution to those that are opposed to them,
who would either strange them, or delay them,
or carry them ont desectively The opposition
in England never introduced measures. Jack
son well said that if he thought his right arm
knew his intentions he would cut it of and cast
it into the fire. The Republicans were an open
party until up to 1860 There is a test, how
ever, that ought to be applied to opposition
parties. And / think no one can read the
Democratic platform of Ohio without being
satisfied that it ia vastly superior to any which
we have had for years. The tendency is clear
ly the one from local prejudices to national in
relligence, virtue and wisdom. All nationalism
that does not mean this tendency is not only
nonsense, but wickedness, even II every letter
in the word were written in capitals.
Our gubernatorial candidate, Gen. Ewing,
has correctly stated the situation. The Ohio
election this fall lie whether we like 1t or not .
reconnaissance in force with view to next
years Presidential contest The Eastern DEM
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

HERE is fun in being an Emperor or
Prime Minister in Europe. A cores
pondent in describing Bismarck's visit
to Kissingen mentions the fact that the
mans daily debut at the springs was
annoanced by guards in citizens clothes
running through the fields and beating
the bushes for assassins as he approached
over the grounds between his residence
and the Cursaal. The cable news now
say thar.a special batch of detectives
has just been sen to the Prince at Kis
singer. He has been playing game OF
politics, the past winter and spring,
that might make an ordinary man
afraid to stay alone with himself O.
nights.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

FEMALE preachers seem to have
faculty for plunging their congregations
into hot water. What is still more cur
ious, they plant themselves in Brooklyn
to do it. Is this sympathetic imitstion?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

A BUSY man at Columbus, Ohio, keeps
a photograph ready for use in his Office,
and when anybody begins to tell him a
long story he says, Just talk it into
the instrument, and I'll listen to it by
and BY"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

ROBERT G. PILLow, son Of General
Pillow, while hunting in Arkansas, was
bitten by cotton-mouth snake, but
drank all the whisky he could hold for
several hours, and sweat out the poison.
A good many men hereabouts, says the
Rochester Democrat, seem to think cot
ton-mouth snakes have been at them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

JEFF DAVIS is resolved to hold on to
the properly bequeathed to him in spite
of the protestations of the heirs, which
is entirely natural. ~
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23
AND still they come. A company of

German capitalists have completed ar
rangements to come to the vicinity Of
Baltimore to engage in the manufacture
of sugar from beets 1t has been demon
strated that the sugar-beetwill grow to
perfection in Maryland
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

In the view of Russian trouble it is
believed that Europe is at this moment
in AZ ex aeneIy criticai'aud dangerous
condtien. E
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

The Mississippi River Commission
has been organized for the purpose of
recommending river jetties and levees
costing 500, 100000. 1ffA-fA
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

IT is little wonder that Memphis peo-
pie fiee from the yellow fever. The ter
rible scourge has killed12l 900 people
in this country within the past ten
years. OF this number $4,000 died last
wear
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23
TOPICS OF The DAY.

MEMPHIS doctors have sent their
families to places of safety, but very
few of the profession have left.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

THE taste of fish may be removed
very effectively from steel saives and
forks by rubbing with fresl asange or
lemon peel.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

THE project of making the Erie
Canal, from Buffalo to the Hudson
River, of such enlarged capacity as to
admit the passage Of ocean vessels to the
lake, IS again attracting some attention.
Sooner or later this will probably be
done. The Erie Canal is owned by the
State of New York. and is the only sure
protection the people of New York City
and the State at large have against op-
pressiyes srailTead Z combination. The
shipping IF Western freight in unbroken
bulk to- New Y ork City must be pro-
vided for or else the city must abandon
commercial pre-eminence, In complet-
ing for Western business by rail, New
York has already powerful rivals, but
there can be no successful competition
with direct water route from Buffalo
to the Hudson.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

GENERAL LoNGsTREET informs the
Philadelphia Times that, in his opinion,
the organization of the Northern armies
was far superior to that of the Southern
during the Rebellion He accords
Grant the credit of being the best Cen
eral, exceeding all others by his policy
of concentrating men and forces on one
point and hammeripg att until he won.
Longstreet repeats his former opinion
that Gettysburg was lost to the rebels
by Lees blunder, in ordering Pickett
to eharge Round Top with $4,000 men
against three times their number.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

The Chinese in San Francisco have a
Marine Insurance Company of their
own and are doing good business.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

OUGHT baker drive . thorough
bread horse?
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27
Thanksgiving.

TO: day is, according to the proc
lamation of our President and Gov
ernor, day set aside for returning
thanks to a supreme intelli gcnce for
the blessings showcred upon us; q
day on which business is to be prac-
icallv suspended and all unite in q
holiday of rest and recreation. Yet
how many Of us forget or fail to
recognize the true significance and
purpose of the day. And how many
of us gormandize ourselves with the
rich dainties prepared by skillful
cooks without ever thinking, much
more feeling grateful for the bless
ings we have had bestowed upon us.
Every man, woman or child who
reads this article has more or less
reason to be thankful. Especially
have we in this new country great
reason to be grateful for the bless
ings bestowed upon us; the farmer,
the business man, the mechanic, all.
Then let those who have plenty think
Of those who are poor, and think of
them in substantial manner, and
after doing their duty to their fellow
men, "Praise Him from whom all
blessings flow"
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

Arrangements are being perfected
in Washington to create the office Of
Captain General Of the u. S. Army
at salary of either $25, 900 or $780,
900. Better make it $4,000. It's
hard work living on $4,000 a year
and lay by any thing, especially
where a man has it year after year,
for y life time.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The beautiful little city of Farm
ington, Minn., was nearly destroyed
by fire last Saturday entailing loss
of $l1l,800 with an insurance OF only
5000. The entire heart of the
city was burned out, including all
the business houses, bank, depot,
large grain warehouse, etc. Fortu-
nately but few dwelling houses were
destroyed.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The equestrian statue of Gen.
Thomas, unveiled at Washington on
the 10Th, is of bronze fifteen feet
high from the base to the head of the
rider, and cost $4,000 which will be-
paid by the army of the Cumberland.
The granite pedestal on which it
stands was furnished by the COVER
ment, and cost $4,000.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The Fargo Times throws spit balls
at the new daily, and the Argus de-
votes column and half to news a
la Police Gazette, while the Republic
can still carries out the original de-
sign, that of representing the Red
River Valley.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The object of creating the Office of
"Captain General for Grant is very
plain, but it seems to us 3 rather
expensive creation without corres-
ponding benefit. It seems more like
the country for the man than the man
for the country.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

A shoemaker makes a good chris
ian, because, when he finds the end
he viii! take his awl and prepare his
sole for the last.-Ex.
So does a printer, because when
his font runs low, and his face de-
stroycd, he is consigned to the 'shell
box.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The Northwestern Poultry Asso-
citation will give an exhibition at St.
Paul during the week commencing
December 18th, and for which extern
sive preparations are being made.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

An expl osion occurred in one of
the tunnels on the narrow gauge
railroad leading from San Jose to
Santa Cruise on the 18th ult., killing
Al Cinnamon and two white men.
Gas from coal oil was the cause.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, Of the Duluth
Tribune. favored his readers with a
pen picture last week from which
photograph it is plain to be seen that
he is ''holy trrro:.'
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

We are pleased to see that some
of our farmers are taking an interest
n thoroughbred stock. We hope to
see a thoroughbred stock boom
among Northern Minnesota farmers
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

lhc agent sent hy the State De-.
p'rtment to Europe for the purpose
Of securing a monetary conference of
the leading nations, has returned with
hts Object ulis:compI!xhe0.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27
P1oluctit2, Of agriculture In the Census

The agricultural schedule annexed
to the act OF 1850, which is also
made part Of the act Of March 3,
1879, providing for the Tenth census
requires a report OF the chief produce
tions Of agriculture ''during the year
ended June l."
Now, there is no distinct agricul-
tural year which ends on the first of
June, and there is reason to believe
that the statistics Of agriculture from
1880 to 1870. in regard to many OF
the principal products. embraced por-
tions Of two diif.reut crops. inasmuch
rs the enumeration WAS protractcd
through three, four, and even five
months.
By the act tapproved March 8, 1879
it is provided that the Tenth census
shall be taken and completed during
the month Of June. 1880. This pro-
vision greatly reduces the liability
to error which has been noted.
AS tho enumeration commences on
the first of June and closes on or be-
fore the thlrtie!h, all the crops which
are gathered once u year will fall
pretty clearly on Que side Or the 9TH
cr of the dividing line.
Thus the cotton crop reported in
the census will be that Of 1879, gath
cred in the fill cf that year; while
the wool clip or ':woo} crop" will lie
t;lat Of the spring o! 1S80-except in
por, ions of California and Texas,
where both o fall and Il spring clip
are secured.
For certain of the productions of
agriculture, however, there is no har-
vest. in the usual sense Of that term;
but the product is gethercd week by
week, or day by day. rs it natures
milk. butter. cheese and meat fall in
TO tlsis class.
In view of the requirements Of the
Law, and Of the great Importance Of
accurate statistical information rrll-
1ivc to- agriculture. it is deemed to
be highly desirable that farmers
should prep''- themselves in advance
to give the Information with prompt
ness anil accuracy. It is urgently
re commended, therefore, that agr;-
cultural journals and the Officers OF
agricultural societies and Gibbs give
publicity TO ..is announcement, ara
that AL persons engaged IN a:yTI
culture WHO shall receive this circl-
Gar, or shall see it in the public print
make notes from time to time Of the
quantities. and values Of their several
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

The democrats Of Maine are bound
to keep in office, and are ''ixing' the
returns to suit themselves. Blain
md Elanalin say they "won't stand
it."
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

There is a chill Blaine on the foot
Of the Maine Democracy, which re-
tartls tile t|ieving monster from walk
ing off with the election returns.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27
EDITORIAL EFFUSTON.

One thousand dollars per day is
paid out for wheat at Blue Earth
City.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1879-11-27

"Put away the little barrel that
our Sammy used to tap.
Tilden'il need it in politics never,
He has heard that something drap." /
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
Montana.

Montana, during the past sixteen
years. has produced $l53 900 600 gold
and silver. or this sum, $4,000, 900
was in gold. This makes Montana rank
next to California a. 4 producer Of gold.
There are already 200 quartz mines in
the Territory. Iron and lead mines
have been opened, and coal Is plenti-
full 1t is claimed that the cost Of keep
ing herds Of cattle in Montana is only
go cents head. Including taxes, a.
3.year-old beef steer. whish will sell on
the ground for $50, only costs 80 for
feed and care. The losses IN raising are
estimated at per cent, while the profits
vary from % 70 40 cents per annnm.
In 1873 there were but 1914 cattle in
the Territory; in 1878 there were $780,
900 head, while 22,0O0. valued at $440,-
600, were exported TO Eastern markets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
Lonon syrup.

Now that lemons arc 40 cheap take u
dozen, slice them thin with plated
knife, which will not discolor them, and
proceed NJ follows; Put them in M
earthen ware pan, and cover them with
ten pounds Of the best white powdered
sugar; let them remain five hours; in
that time the sugar will have extracted
the jnlcc; now add very clear water
and enough of il 10 make thick syrup.
and heat the whole in nm oarthenware
pan, which must bo ii big one, until the
sugar il all melted. In heating, never
bring il up TO tho boil, or you will lose
the delicate flavor. Strain and bottle.
Syrup made in this why will keep u
year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
Who PAYS Mrs. Langtry,s Bills.

Polite London, which has been for
three years past devoted 10 Mrs. Lang
try as the reigning court beauty, has
been nearly equally interested in the
problem Of accounting for the pay
ment Of her millinery bills. II Mrs.
Langtrys reputation WAS not deserved
" above reproach, there might be less
difficulty in the puzzle, but rs she in
herited no money, married none, and
her husband saves little, while she
dresses as extensively As d Duchess,
and in ever 80 much better taste, wear.
ing three new costumes each day Of
the French fair for instance. her source
Of income has been constant theme
Of speculation -SWiugftM Mass, Re.
publican.
Col J q. FAIR. 81 Nevada, who has
been visiting the King and Queen 81
tie Sandwich Islands, relates pleasant
little story Of a water excursion which
he took with them. When they ap.
preached the leland which WAS their
destination, the breakers were found 10
be 70 boisterous that no small boat
could land. Not at all discouraged, the
King jumped overheard, the QUeen
after him, and 10Th swan with exceed
ing grace and GOODNESS % the shore.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
The Indian Territory scheme.

1t appears that some person, on be-
half of the railroad companies, which
have been mt work for several years
trying to have the Indian Territory
opened to white settlement, took mn
active part IN the recent Cherokee
election. The expenses Of their cam.
paign which was conducted from Par
sons, Kar., were very considerable, and
~ the rcputed managers are diStin-
guishcd by their woful mpeeuniosily,
il is only fair To infer that they received
assistance from some one in the rail
road interest. Mr.. y. w. Bushyhoad,
the successful candidate Tor the office
of Principal Cniet Of the Cherokees Mt
the recent election, is classed rs lib
eral" in politics, and his claims were
supported by the outside interests
mentioned They expect to be able to
use him next winter TO further some Of
the schemes for the spoliation Of the
civilized tribes Of the Indian Territory.
In this expectation they will, howev-
CIR, be disappointed. From all nc
counts there are substantially none Of
the members of either OF the civilized
tribes in favor OF dividing up the coun-
try for the benefit of the railroads, and
Mr.. Busbyhead's intimate friends say
that he in particular il as much OPP
posed TO the railroad schemes as any
one IN the Territory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
washing Lnce.

|, too, must plead guilty to tho charge
Of neglectlns to help fill the domestic
economy column. BIT when III NJ.
b. asked how To wash laoe, thought,
--"Some one will answer her" So
left chat duty tn some one" who has
not put in IN appearance. My way OF
washing lace, ! iound some years ago,
in Dicks. My !, teaspoon OF powerful
borax III basin Of strong whito CASTLE
soapsuds. Basic the lace 10 bo washed
very carefully with fine thread upon
two thicknesscs Of flannel. Soak the
lace thus arranged in the suds mixture
twenty-iour hours OF longer, il very
dirty, changing the suds two or three
times. Then lot ii lie couple of hours
in clean water TO rinse, changing the
water once. Squeeze il out lido not
wiring it) and when partially dry, place
the flannel, with the nce on il, lace
downward, on two thicknesses Of dry
flannel, laid OH table, and smooth il
with n hot iron. When the lace is quite
dry, rip II of. It's considerable trouble
but tho laco looks beautifully.
aust HANNAH.