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FRIDAY, July 80.

We will pass as lightly as possible
over the examinations of this day, for
they seldom have pleasant memories for
any one. The questions are all fair and
having no catches, and they are also
very comprehensive. So If any one
does not get 4 certificate, he may make
up his mind that he was not well enough
posted.
Our pleasant institute closed last night
with its usual social. Opening with a
song, Away, Away, the Morning Fresh
ly Breaking" which was followed by
concert reading by the Misses Breiner,
Cochran, Yeal<ley and McCOllum. Mu-
sic followed by recitation of Marco
BoZZaris," and then a recitation in con-
cert or rather ont of concert, of "Rienzi's
address, THE Black Regiment" The
Charge of the Light Brigade" "MarmiOn
and Douglas" called a medley, which
on account of Its noisy originality, we
presume, was encored. There was also
selection in reading by Miss Lena
Cause and one by Miss Jennie Edger-
ton. After Il the regular program there
was a very enjoyable social, which
closed by series of resolutions and
music by the orchestra 10 whom we are
indebted. REP
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wEDSKsDAY. July %.


Fifiy-one teachers present at roll call.
After the usual opening exercises, DIR.
Hoss called attention 10 the notices for
the day, which were: "To inspire is
more than To teach, . and sIhe noble in
spires the nobIe-the low, the low"
The notices which have from time to
time been placed or the board during
the institute, if thoroughly perused, will.
to some extent, show the teacher what
an important and responsible place he
occupies.
The A reading class for few days
have been practicing the reading of the
Scriptures, which, a. is well known, Is
generally neglected.
In the 3 didactIcs, school government
is still the topic for debate, and our IN
sturucior is of the opinion that it is in
most cases, best to ''spare the rod and
rule 10y love. OF course there is di-
versity of opinions.
Biologists are discussing the different
soils.
The drawing class has been doing
some perspective drawing.
To-day the penmanship class met for
| the last time; sort of Il review was
gwen.
The examinations will begin to-mor-
row afternoon with reading, which ex-
animation will be conducted by Supt,
| Wharton at the Normal.
The number of visitors has not been
very large lately. Mr.. and Mrs. W. 3.
| Ross, of district 40, and Mr.. RogaD, of
| Hartford, were here To day.
Social at the Normal on Friday even
ing. REP'Ess.
THURSDAY, July29
Music, sight reading and practice
The pupils of Prof Sogard's class re-
turn heartfelt thanks for the earnest en-
deavor and practical instruction from
| him.
Among the visitors to-day, we noticed
Mrs. Waite, Misses Tice, Bigger, Good
rich, DIR. Douglas and sister, and j. F.
Burton, of Indiana.
The program for this evening was
read, although we cannot recall all the
selections, it promises treat inter
spersed with music, vocal and instru-
mental. Prof. Sogard has kindly secur-
ed an orchestra Tor this occasion.
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To the Constitution Of tie State Of Han
sas, submitted By tie Legislature at its
last session for ratification or rejection
By the electors Of the state, at tie gen
erdt election to be held on the 2d day Of
November, 1880.
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A Precocious Youngster.

I heard i funny story of little Boston
boy the other day, which l think has
never been in print. His father had
amused himself by teaching the bright
little fellow several words and phrases in
number of languages, 50 that ne had
quite a reputation as linguist. An
Englishman of some note dined with the
family one day, and the child was much
interested in watching him and listen
ing to his conversation After dinner
the guest took him on his knee with the
remark: Il hear you know q great
many languages; tell me how many you
know?" '"Oh! I know French and Ger.
man and italian and Spanish, and that
is ALL" But you know English?" mo,
l don't know English" )" with very posi-
tive shake of his little head. "Yes, you
do, certainly" persisted the English
man. Il tell you do not" replied the
child, almost impatiently very emphati-
cally. my papa knows English, |
s'pose, but | onl ly know two words in
English" And what are they?"
"'Ouse and 'orse."
The same little fellow rang the door
bell at a visiting acquaintance OF his
mothers, and a servant opened the door
for him. In his politest manner he
asked permission to look at the parlor
carpet. The servant somewhat surprised
at such a request from child, hesitated,
and her mistress, passing through the
hall at time, stopped to ask what was
wanted. The enfant terrible, with an
enchanting smile, made known bis er-
rand: my mother says your new par
lor carpet makes her sick every time she
looks al it. Please mayn't Isee it?
do want to see what it is like. ."-Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
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Lucifer in the Lookup.

One evening Maria Ascharowna, the
wife of a distinguished state officer, was
driving homeward from a party tnrougn
the dimly- lighted Ssarotnaja street, IN
St. Petersburg, when she suddenly 1elt
herself grasped from behind, and turn-
ing round beheld with horror Satan
himself, lin his habit as he lived, !"
nerched at the back of the sledge, gnash-
ish his teeth ferociously, and glarlng at
her with his cleaning eyes. Screaming
to the saints for protection, she clutched
her istvostchik round the waist, and
clung desperately to him. while the
evil one climbed into her place in the
slcdpe. and drew her toward him with
suc irresistible force that, after brief
struggle, she found herself, to her lncon,,
ceiyable CONSERVATION, actually seated
in the enemy of mankind's lap. Fortu-
nately at this moment policeman hove
in sight, whereupon the. istvostchik,
scarcely less frightened than his mis-:
tress, pulled up, and the gorodoVol
promptly conveyed Lucifer to the lock-
up. It is painful to relate that the IN
fernal potentate was found to be 50
drunk that he was unable to explain his
extraordinary conduct or to give any
satisfactory account of himself. Next
morning, however. sobered by nights
repose in the watch-house. he confessed
himself to be one Mr.. Michael Spilan-
tieff, the son of wealthy ST. Petersburg
merchant, and stated that, having as
sumed the garb of Satan with view to
attending a masquerade, he had dined
with some Joyous companions, indulged
ia too copious libations, and sailed
fort h into the public streets. Further
his remembrance extended not. 1t is to
be hoped t at the especial patron of the
forger's guild did not defraud Russian
Justice by paying his fine in spurious
notes. London Telegraph.
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An ARectiOnate Cow.

have read in your paper lately many
interesting anecdotes of the affection OF
animals, and I am tempted to give you
the following instance of the sagacity OF
the COW, which occurred at Beacons-
thorpe some years ago to the nepl ew ol
a deceased relative, from whose diary
take the story:
A fine boy of about ten years of age,
the son of Mr.. Ivers. had tor some time
been indulged in the habit of milking
favorite cow; he was one day doing sc
in a field adjoining the farmyard, when
mischievous bull, which was in the
same field, ran at the child aud tossed
him; the cow, seeing it's innocent at.
tendant thus treated, became enraged.
and, running furiously at the bull, gored
him so dreadfully in the side as tol lender
him wholly incapable of renewing his
attack upon the child, which he was
about to do. Mr.. Hudderstone, neigh.
boring farmer, was passing through the
field at the time, and took up the child
in a state of insensibility, but he had re.
ceived no very serious injury.-La''d
and Water.
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Wild Dogs In the Yellowstone Valley

While our reporter was trading in the
Yellowstone valley, in the summer OF
1873. he met a small band of wild dogs
numbering about one hundred. They
seemed to be cross between wolf and
a spaniel, and were about the size OF
Dick Adams's long haired little dog. In
color they were of yellow-brown,
quite light and with sharp pointed ears.
We had frequently heard Of this pack.
which in those days roamed along the
foothills between the Yellowstone and
Missouri rivers. but saw them only
once. They were very much startled
upon meeting our party. and scampered
away in every direction, until gaining
some distant promontory, from which
they watched US, and keeping up con-
tinuous yelping and barking noise. Now
we read in North Platte paper OF q
pack OF wild wolf.dogs. Of savage dis
position, in the wilds of Northwestern
Nebraska. About two years ago, the
writer saws, two bulldogs for some un-
known cause wandered from the rancn
of Bratt & Co., near the head OF !ne
Birdwood. and joined band OF roVing
wolves. They did not return to tne
ranch, and have lived with the WoIves
ever since. Within the past year
species OF half dog and wolf has been IN
Testing that section and commltting
denre3stions. They possess the cunning
OF the wolf combined with the ferocious'
ness and pluck Of the bulldog. and are
consequently much more to be dreaded
than the common prairie wolf, and are
far more bold and savage in their depres,
dations upon the herd. and the belsted
traveller across the plains. These VOL.
dogs or dog-wolves are supposed to be
the offsprings of the bulldogs alluded to;
They are becoming quite numerous and
tro,ibl ome.-De1diDood Times.
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Becky" the poor woman shrieked,

Becky" the poor woman shrieked,
starting to her feet. "No, it can't be.
It can't be my little Becky"
"It is Becky, but not, your: little
Becky. any longer" said the lady, set
ting down her basket, and supportln &
the form that tottered toward her. II
am married, and I have happy home,
and IL thought I would come and see
YOU. But, as I wasn't ever to enter
your house again Without
"Oh. child, child" cried Aunt Nora,
weeping passionately, "you do right
to remind me; I was cruel to you. But
/ didn't know it at the time-only since
my own cliildren-dear! dear" she went
on, brokenly. II hope you have for
given me-"
Dear aunt, I have forgiven you,
long ago!" said Becky, making the poor
woman sit down again, but still holding
her hand afectionately. "And do you
knowp I think it was truly providen-
tial thing tor both of US that l left you
Us did. I am able to do for you now
what l fear I never could have done, if
I had always staid with you. l heard
of your condition only few days ago.
MY husband is out here in the carriage;
would you like to see himp He went
into carpenters shop as we were pass
ing, and got the shavings; but see, Aunt
Nora, there is something else in the
Understanding for you and the chill
dren. And my husband will buy the
house for you this afternoon "
Aunt Nora could hardly speak a word,
so great was her gratitude and joy. The
child her unkindness had driven from
her had returned like an angel of mercy.
Her home was still preserved. and she
could still keep Laura's children.
Dear, dear! is it all dream?" she
asked.
"Oh. mol" laughed Becky. I am
really L; and this is really my husband !;
and, don't you see, there are the shay
ings"-J. T. Trowbrilge, in Youths Com.
pGnio7,.
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How Daniel Webster Cooked q Sllad,

A Washington correspondent says
The matter of planked shad is something
historical. Daniel Webster was an
artist in this line and prided himself
greatly on his talents. His only rival
was an aged slave, a character on the
river, called Sam. There were those
who declared that Sam was the only
one who knew how to cook planked
shad, and others protested that the
great statesman was supreme. 1t was
arranged to have a contest, trial ioI
championship, between old Sam and
Mr.. Webster.
First Sam split the shad, seasoned
them as he knew would most nearly
suit Mr.. Webster's taste, and laid them
before the orator done to u turn
Really, Sam, this is the best planke!S
shad | have ever eaten," quoth Daniel
and applause rang from Sans adher
ents.
Next Webster laid aside his toga ant
hovered around the fire, knife and salt
box in hand, watching the shad that hi
prepared in the way he knew would.bes
suit Sans taste. Sam ate three mouth
fuls rapturously ,and exclaimed: For
God, Mr.. Webster. neber hav
tusted planked shad beforeF
Webster yielded gracefully the pain
to Sam, outdone by him in compliment
as well as in cooking.
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Influence OF the Electric Light on
Plants.

DR.. Siemens recently gave, before the
Royal societ7 in London, an account of
some very interesting and important
experiments which he has been making
with the view of determining the in
fluence of electric light on vegetation.
The experiments had been made with
mustard. carrot, bean, cucumber, melon
and other quick growing plants. These,
which had been planted in pots, he had
arranged in four classes or groups. One
class was kept always in the dark,
another in the light of day as long as
possible, third always in the electric
light, and the fourth was exposed to
daylight and electric light in success
sion. 1t was found that the plants
would not live long when kept in the
dark, but that they would thrive about
as well in the electric light as the day
light. But those did best of all which
were constantly exposed to both day
light and electric light in succession:
DR.. Siemen's experiments extended
through only about two months. and he
does not claim that the results are con-
elusive or final. But he has reached the
conclusions that plants do not require
any rest during the twenty-four hours;
that their growth may be materially
quickened by giving them the benefit of
electric light at night; that electric
light will produce chiorophyl in the
leaves of plants and promote their
growth, and that injurious effects upon
plants are not caused, to any material
extent, by the small amount of carbonic
acid and nitrogenous compounds gen.
Grated in the electric arc. DR.. Siemens
further expresses the opinion that the
effects of night frost may be counter
acted, and the ripening of fruit pro.
NOTED, by means of the radiation OF
heat from powerful electric arcs. If
these results shall be confirmed by fur
ther experiments which DR.. Stem, MS is
making, the practical value which the
facts will have in horticulture is mani
fest. They will also afford new facilities
for the investigation ofsome important
scientific questions rs tn the influence
of natural ligh. on vegetation. Or,
Siemens gave his audience beautiful
illustration OF one OF his experiments
by putting some budding tulips in
strong electric light. which in about
forty minutes caused the buds to oper
out in full bloom.
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Mexican Manners.

Many of the women were very ele-
gantly and richly dressed, and all, from
the richest to the poorest. wore
"trains." The fact is, a Mexican
woman without a train would be as
wretched Us bishop without an apron.
From the proudest senori ia and the low
est house servant or washerwoman, un.
less they are 80 old to have lost all
sense of the ridiculous, they all wear
them. and they never "clew them up
as the American women do. but let
them futter and spread to the fullest
extent Occasionally one may be seen
trying to take reef in them in imita-
tion Of their foreign sisters, but they al
ways look 80 sorry about it that 1t
awakens my sympathy. >,
Politeness is said to be national trait,
and it is sometimes so extreme as to
"almost take your breath away" If
you take letter Of introduction to
Mexican he at once assures you that
ais house, his servants, and all that he
has are at your disposal, and that he
will be in readiness at all times to serve
you as it ma please you to direct, and
he does it with an air Of sincerity, That
it places you at once at ease, except to
find fitting words to express your graft
tude.
If you make mistake in any way,
and he sees that it is mistake, he will
not show you by the movement of
muscle but what you have done the
most proper thing that you could posi-
bly, haYe done. If you greet him with
Spanish "good morning" at nine
o'clock at night, he will look as solemn
as though sentence of death was passed
on him. while he returns your greeting
with "good morning" also. This is
great disadvantage sometimes for q
teacher of Spanish, for foreigners will
not correct their oral mistakes, though
he will correct their written exercises
without hesitation.
When Mr.. Foster, United States
minister. visited Monterey last sum-
mer, he was given state dinner. When
the coffee was served, the 81 ar was on
the table in pretty large pieces. MIR.
Foster took one, and, as it was larger
than he wanted, he broke off piece and
placed what was left by his plate, and
all the Mexican guests did the same
thing. 1t is said that even the road
agents" will rob a man with as
much politeness as though they were
asking q personal favor, but of this l
hope to have no personal experience
Davenport fIa.) Gazette. .....
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Joseph Widmer, seven feet in height,
and the tallest man in Missouri. died a
short time ago. The St. Louis Rcpu6h-
can says that he served in the war In
Col. Frederick Hecker's regiment. and
at the time of the first parade of his
company, Col. Hecker. noticing that ne
stood head and shoulders above all
Others, yelled out: You rascal get
down from that stump" When the en-
RACED colonel drew near to learn why his
order was not obeyed. he saw what ne
afterward said was the longest bean pole
he ever beheld.
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Tanning the Maple Tree.

A very pleasant as well as profitable
feature of farming, in Steuben county,
is the annual harvesting Of the liquid
produce of the maple. To the world in
general the process of sugar making is
Comparatively unknown. A metallic
SAP spout, with hook attached to hang
the bright tin bucket on, is driven under
the hole, the trees tapped in this way
wasting no sap, and cleanliness being
secured. . -, =,
The first "run" is the best, like the
head wines of the European vineyards
the supar that first reaches the market
bringing large price because of its su-
perior quality and flavor-always pro-
yiding that the unprincipled grocer
does not remelt it and add two-thirds OF
inferior brown sugar, thereby swelling
his profits by swindling his customers
and soaring bis conscience.
A well-regulated sugar camp has
leaders made of tin or clean wooden
trouehs leading to some central point.
The buckets are emptied into the lead
ers, and the bush is drained into large
receiving tanks or watts. The process
of boiling is an Interesting one. Ihe
boiling pans should be made of superior
Russia iron or heavy copper, with
inside cross partitions. The pans should
be about ten feet long and the arches
of brick, the cross partition being set
three inches apart and open at alternate
ends. Thus the sweet waite: travels
great distance, and over a moderate tire;
When it drops from the pan it is called
syrup, and weighs eleven pounds to the
gallon.
The syrup is carefully strained
through heavy woolen cloths. When
thoroughly cleansed it is put in kettles
and this is called "syruping down.
Two eggs and one quart of milk are
necessary in cleansing sixteen gallons o.
syrup, heating slowly over a hre ano
skimming until it comes to a boiling
point. TO this is added a small piece o.
fresh butter, when one has a superior
quality of SUI gar, such as rarely finds ~ Its
way into Rochester markets. INT
Superintendent of agriculture tells u:
that 4O. 900 900 pounds Of maple sugar !:
made annually in the United States
Rochester (N. ~ Express.
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Childhood's Gold.
rhey need not 90 80 far away,

They need not 60 go far away,
Through heat and cold, to hunt for gold;
They might beside Us sit or stray
- Our hands are full az they can hold.
Goldl Gold is poured out OF the sky
From rise Of sun till day is done;
With falling leaves it flashes by,
In liquid gold the rivers run.
Twas scattered all the way from school,
In stars and bells adown the dells;
We children gathered aprons full,
Where little dandslion dwells.
And yellow cowslip to our feet '.s
Came, like a King, his hoard to bring,
And Columbine, with nod 20 sweet,
Shook gold upon our psth-gay thing.
What goblet glistsns- with such wine
As the bee sups from 'buttercupsf
What gold beads on the wet grass shine,
Sparkling to breezy downs and cps!
Our homes are sweet upon tho hills,
Where love il sure and lite is pure,
And sunshine every season hus-rn
how can q country child bepoorf
No robbers scares our midnight hours;
No Golfers could our treasures hold;
Dewdrops and sunbeams, stars and flowers
Gold! Gold! Who shares our childhood
ro1d, r.. - ,"r@#~uI
Lucy Lareon, In st. Meholss-
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News and Notes for Women.

Bessie Darling's real name is Carrie
CruG.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton finishes
her lecturing this year.
Mrs. Frank Leslie is managing hel
late husbands publications.
The late Mrs. Mary Chapman, the
actress, was the mother Of twenty chill
dren.
1t is rumored from abroad that George
Eliot, who is about to travel for the
benefit of her health, has given per-
mission for the dramatization OF one Of
her novels.
Cetywayo has three daughters, who
have been on exhibition in London.
They bear the musical names Of Uno.
lala, Unomadloza and Unozindaba.
Their manners are gentle and prepos-
sessing, and they evidently possess
decided taste for personal adornment.
They welcome visitors with Zulu salu-
tation, and q friendly shake of the
hand.
The memorial wing added to the
Blcomingdale asylum, New York. at
cost of $3.50, 600 By Mrs. John 0. Green
in memory of her husband, is almost
completed. Mrs. Green has given to the
ASYLUM 5000, 900, the income to be ap.
plied to the care of women formerly &C.
customed to the comforts of home, but
who, becoming insane. have no means
toIpay for admission to Bloomingdale.
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yearly conferred on Prussian subjects is
enormous. They are given out by the
hundred at the annual Ortlenstest, held
Oh the eighteenth OF January, and
sometimes as many as 1000 are con-
ferred on this occasion. The expenses
of the order commission in 1879
amounted to 10000 marks, Of which
100, 1000 marks were spent for decora-
tions. 1t has been estimated that not
fewer than 100000 Prussian subjects
have been decorated, of whom about
80, 900 have received orders. This would
make one decorated person for every
twenty-five inhabitants, and one knight
of an order in every ninety of the popu-
lation. Military officers seem to be
specially favored in the distribution Of
these honors.
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never dream OF him. for that was war.
Under old Magon, too, at Trafalgar,
1 hacked the hands Of English boarders. Ter
My axe Topped off. dream not OF those men
At Plymouth, in prison-hulk, 1slew
Two English jailors, stabbed them through anc
through
l did-confound them! But yet even now
The death OF Black, although so long ago,
Upsets me. III not sleep tonight. II
brings....
Here, boy! Another glass! Well talk o.
other things.
e. ". Latimer, in Harper's Magazine.
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TIMELY TOPICS.

Chicago is to have one of the biggest
glucose factories in the world. Chi
cago and New York capitalists have
put $3.50, 600 capital into the concern
and paid 100000 to start with for .
location on the west side of the south
branch. Factories costing 5000, 900 and
employing 700 men areto be built within
a year. and they expect to work up
$4,000 bushels of corn daily into 500
bushels of glucose.