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Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

BIRTH OF AN ELEPHANT.-A female els.
phAnt was born Wednesday morning in the
old building corner of Ridge and Columbia
avenues, which is used as the Winter
quarters of Cooper IL Bailey's menagerie
The baby weighs 2l39 pounds, is 30 inches
in height, and measures 35 inches from the
base Of the trunk to the tail. tbs the only
instance of the kind on record where birth
has occurred while the elephants were in a
dSmesticated state. The mother was con.
sidsrably exercised over the event, and
amused herself by destroying the railings
which separated her from the Othor animals,
and tossing a stove about the stable. All
of the other animal seemed cognizant ofthe
fact that something of an unusual character
had happened, and they evnced signs OF
| Joy Philadelphia Press.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

A Philadelphia medium has secured a
communication frOm President Monroe.
1t is addressed to the American people and
reads: " If you love me as | love YOU no
knife can cut our land in two
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

Love is weapon that will conquer men
when all other weapons fail.-Er. This is
an invdiouB attack on the efficacy of the
broOm.stick.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

A Cable dispatch says they are preparing
for a great sham fight at st. Petersburg.
They have had enough Of the real article at
the Russian capital recently without indulg.
ing in the counterfeit.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

A CHINESE RIP VAN WIXKLE-Nevsr
heard the Chinese verson of Rip Van
Wrinkle, have you? The Chinese Rip was a
patriarch named Wang Chlh lie was
gathering fre-wood one day on the moun-
tains of Ku Chow, when lac found a grotto
where some old mon were playing chess.
AS he watched them one gave him what
looked like datestoAs, telling him to put
it in his mouth. No sooner had he tasted
it than he ceased to feel hunger and thirst.
BY and by one Of the plryers said: at is
long since you came here; you should go
home now" Wang Chih went to take up
his ak and found the handle had moldered
into dust. Undismayed, however, he went
home, and found that centuries had passed
away since he went out wood cutting Not
vsstigs of his kinsfolk remained. He
retreated to a cell in the mountains, and
devoting himself. to religious exercises,
finally attained Immortality. Camden( (N.J.)
Daily Post.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

Many of the New York ladies now claim
that Kate Fields Dress Association is purely
a private enterprise. They take no stock
in it,
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

George Francis Train. Eli Perkins, Ser
geant Bates and Daniel Pratt have all been
remarkably quiet Of late; they must have
got hold OF the gem puzzle.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

When pugilists come the ring they gem
orally bring their trade marks with them.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

The Tilden boom has a hollow sound, as
if it came from barrel.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

The only crown that Grant will wear will
be of laurel.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

A crusty old bachelor says that love in a
cottage is all fudge unless the cottage hap.
pens to bO at the sea shore.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
DETERMINED TO PARADE.

Though it was considered torgone con,
clusioH that there would be no parade on
the l7th of March, the stays of the anti,
procession men have becH knocked from
under them, and march is certain. A
turbulent element of the Irish.-unable
to suppress their Indignation long ser,--broke
out few days ago, and called a meeting to
take necessary measures far the celebration.
1t was noisy meeting, full of enthusiasm.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

That was a tiin,y hearted man in Penn,
Svlvania who wrote thus to the manu-
facturer Of the "hftean" puzzle: " Dear
Sir.-Mv wife has not spoken for three days
and my mothcr.inlaw has taken the puzl'e
with her to the asylum. Please send me
another by return mail.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
WHOLE NO. 1898.
CLGWder,

-, I.ain white liens are ata discount now.
Easter IS coming.
When cremation be,9.aca gauel.i tie
notices OF marriage, anI death. can b,
headed "matsd' and 'cremated"
o"o Of our Wa.,srn exchanges hts tie
man right on tie head Than it says that. in
IN" I'pnhI'can camp, Blame has the
'oom but Gran; has Tie delegates"
II tn" man who invented The sonl puzzle
VIII =" 10 san Francisco ami donouuco
'F"'' A'"fhey "n the saui lots lie VIII
near "i Soii'"t".u. - ~ djN.a.tu-e.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
GET .p AND Gir


lhere Is journalist in New Yor, who
makes temperance speeches. and never
seems to tire IN the work. lie u cop1;n.
uaIIy on the 70, and mas lrctureu .yt,u.
sIVely IN Newark. \ few eveuino, a.,
alter returning home from am enthu,iatf,,.
meeting, he was called on by a voung man.
"A rising young coI.vgian.
" Is Mr. r at home?" he jpou:ral a.,
tho door.
" Yes; come in.
" Well, slr, sud M Il.
want to svH y"u privately: if Won
please, SAID yoUn4 Socrates.
| ne parIor WAS filled wl,n a colnn4uy Of
visitors, SO they repaired to Il private room,
" Well, sir, sad Nj It.
" have been attending your lectures for
some ume,' began Sophomore.
ested listener
"WsH."
Bat want to correct you in one thing. e
ell Patience .,n,n-
" \ ou should never say r.. for .a;, as YOU
generally do.
=" that the import of y"ur visit. sir?'
"; because ~ is Incorrect.
Well, nov, You get up and st = roarel
Mr. II, as he moved toward the fife.
poker.
lie got.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

1t is Just probable that the work of reliev-
ing the distress iA Ireland may bs overdone.
Three of the funds that have been raised
for the tamine.atillcted peopis--the Hfrald%.
the Duchess of Mariboroush's and that OF
the Dublin Mansion IIouSe-nsw amount
to over a SAillion dollars. Considerable sui
scriptions are also being raised in every city
and town and even village in this country,
to say nothing Of what IS being done in
England, in Australia and elsewhere. The
private relief extended Through friends and
relatives in this country has also reached
colossal figures, Kelly Il Co., the New York
bankers, through whom most of the OK
changes are made, fixing it at 100000 In
Philadelphia the citizens fund toots up
many thousand dollars, and the movements
in New York and elsewhere for theatrical
benefits on St. Patrick's day will result in
many thousands more. Parnell. tao, has
raised large sum, fixed at 100000 few
weeks ago. Surely il this money is judi
cieusly expended it ought to relieve all the
present and pending poverty in Ireland.
The main thing now is its iudieiSus expen-
diture, which is for the several committees
to look after. A little of the organization
which obtains so much in modern charity
would not be out of place in the distribution
of the immense SUMS which the world has
poured into the lap of lrelend.-IHIddelphia
Epeb;Hy Nf3cs
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
Kitchen Garden.
THE NEW SYSTEM OF TEACHING HOUSEHOLD
DUTIES To CHILDREN

lac Kitchen Garden, which is now being
introduced in many cities, is a sort of com.
pAnlon to the kindergarten system, and is
the creation Of the fertile brain of Miss
huntington who is at the head Of the
Ilson Industrial School at New York
ms institution gives dinner to the scholars
every day. 1t WAS not found practicable
TO hlle help and same of the scholars were
called upon to assist the cook about the
meal. The teacher found that the girls,
coming as they did from ;he "A levs and the
homes st sometimes worthless parents, know
absolutely a0'hinT about house work
lhey did not know how to wash Il dish o..
peel potato. TO remedy the evil Miss
Huntington began looking about for come
effective way to teach the poor children
and hit upon the happy thought that
Kitchen work could he taught by play and
song just as much as other useful and prac-
teal knowledge is taught by the kinder.
earten system. And the kitchen garden is
simply the same system observed in teach.
ing kitchen work that is observed in teach.
ing letters and numbers to children in tho
klndergalten schools
a very interesting article on the kitchen
garden is given in the April number Of
~ N'cdo|av. The article IS written hy Miss
o!iv" Thorne. In speaking Of Miss Hunt
lnGton's New York school she says:
" This strange and delightful school has
but SIX lessons in all each lesson is pack ed
full Of songs, exercises and plays, and
there's a whole month to learn it in. The
first month, piryiuE with littlo bundles O.!
sticks, tied with bright colored strings, the
little girls learn to kiAdie fires and handle
matches; how to use ashes and charcoal ::
how wood grows; how to keep wooden
things clean, aAd many other things useful
to little housemaid; while all the time
they think they're only playing now and
very nice game, with several kind and
pleasant youn: la.iivs to teach them bow
And with each lesson they sing some Lively
s1uS lii-e tia
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

We read a great deal. row a-iays. about
fish cultivation" and "f-h rropagation'
and "piScatoriaI Improvement etc. but it
is all nonsense to throw money on this
thing unless FISH can be brought up with
few thousand lass bones III their anatomy.
-N.KHs,'g.a Tlyusrr,ut
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
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" Why ara lis w"r.d q, yaarant:" irqa.s-
90 enc dui;"T Of a."'Arr. .I.b /: l.,.
"h Iy ch:i", dpn't >noaomers ,4Y Il
,'"N ~ Y's.hl" h.r~"s o support? -h..f.L
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

The Methodist couldn't do much with
the Oneida Community, in New York State,
hut the measles and Pinafore having trok on
out, both Mt about the same time. the Ra-
chester E5pr.ss thinks that thu slmA Of
fifteen" is only needed 10 wipe the coxi-
munity out Of existence.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

BRAY what d you want here. Law ?"
SAID the horse TO The jac.a>e who had cn.
rEo~ched upom hi, promises. Neigh YOU
lnst 20 to grass sad the .4cka>s. wh;nny
discovered 4 bunch Of Ills fayorte food
thistle do for ne. - .... j .~.fl, C..-
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
MONEY so OBJECT.

: j.
\ hoy found pocNetkool, nontainips
about SD, on a street in New York. B,y
No. >. standing by, observed his companion
pick it up
" Halves, or Ill squeal."
" Don't give me away" said No. /. "and
iii dIvyy."
4 passing cab was hailed and the TWO
young swelIs got in, paid ST for fare, and
gave the driver a special present Of s. to
d!iye with them through Central Park. In
the evening they turned up at Wallack's
Theatre. Ihsy were discussing the mel4t,
Of the New York stage. Boy No. wantc4
to secure a private box at Wallacks. No.
; disagreed.
Tho 'Shaughraun's on the board.
here; let's take it in" said No. |.
- Shaughraun's no good; let's 30 to
NoIk's and see Knife and Poison, it's the
boss racket.
policeman, who had been a close
observer of their movements. here inter.
posed, and took them into custody. An
enyious little rascal, who had been sreedilv
watching them handle the laoney, set up a
yell
Cheese it, Gully"
Thus closed short, but eyentful career.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

In discussing subject" says an emi-
Nent writer, always 90 ths bottom of il.
We agree vita you. old boy, and if some Of
our legislators who are forever discussing
some river or harbor bill. would only follow
YOUR advice, what happy people We would
bs.-Lo,cU Sun.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

" What beautiful s..a,. exclaimed
Ms. Jones. raptarnu-.y d. lie looked over
the beautiful scenery from Il p~nHs, ,vania
railroad ear, " lr~. re-. ...r ! Jones. ri.a.
Out raising lis eyes its,a Lis paper, ''au,
tnr~ci'e. "-H Jl..
An Ea&.yh Writer soyS tla,,,e hno,i
can PIE Is "rael> poison" Very liar.y. lIt
ontir"y too slow ID ils opvrat ia t. XIII
tramp in any leason,hl, ,eu.tn of t.u".
You might We'll ,ly 10 DESTROY han WIKI!
c9rn wh!sNey.--NtI~~a Tn'".t
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

Wien -ou are all Jrahuu down.
-ii.d life seems q Sham.
Your hest friends deserted ycG-
All >jplM-. and NJ ca,.a,
With your heart full ul ,,r.1a.
And no show ~ Il smile
DON'T give mp for a >vasun.
its u >gII.us Of bile.
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

4 bright Philadelphia lady has struck on
plan for buying o!d-fashioned furniture
for about one.tenth what the br;c,a hrac
dealers charge fer IT, She hunts up furri-
ture houses that doa't advertise. and
OF course still have most Of their old stock
on haRd
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

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Smyrna times., 1880-03-17
The Salvation Army.

MYRNA, March 7th, lS6,
Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

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Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

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Smyrna times., 1880-03-17

I.ain Waite lens are at discount now.
lstCr il coIY;,r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-11
Rural Happenings.

FALL RIVER, Sept THE proposition to
unite the towns of Fall River and Rutland
comes up before the coming meeting OF the
supervisors and promises to be hot fight
Fall River opposes the scheme almost unani-
mously. have circulated a protes; in this
town which has already the names of almost
twothirds of our voters. The secret of the
thing is that Rutland wants Fall River to help
pay for the Marsellles bridge.
Mr.. A. ID. Campbell Is home from Chicago
on a vacation for a week to attend the fair.
Mr.. Basore and family have arrived home
safely after n two weeks trip through Mime
sofa and Wisconsin.
The proposition to hold political meetings
in the Hickory Point NJ. E. church will proba-
bly, not be assented to. The west Fall River
school house is the next most available place
and will probably be used by the republicans
Our road commissioners are debating wheth.
er to begin a system of tile drainage on our
roads or not 1t Is generally conceded that
nothing short of it will make good road bed,
and if so we cannot begin too early in the mat
ter. y.
SENECA Sept. 0-It Is two weeks since
had the honor of appearing before your many
readers so | hasten to make amends, and
though have nothing especially entertaining
to write about, | am ambitious of beng kept
IN the memory of the FREE TRADER, and
drop you few items
Hon. r. G. Hayes, NJ. G. from this district
and f. n Lewis of Ottawa, addressed the re-
publcans of this vicinity on last Friday even
| ing. The attendance was small which might
also be said OF the speech of Gen. Hayes
which was nothing but miniature waving OF
the "ensangulned garment" and abuse OF the
democracy In general. Many republicans
were disguised with the insult To their intelli
gence evinced by the Hon. member, and lei
the hall.
The Hancock and English club of this town
| is making arrangements for meeting on
Monday evening, the Goth inst 1t is hoped
there may be good attendance, as good speak
ers will be present to talk with sense and
judgment.
| The nomination of Dan. Evans, Esq, OF La
Sale, for member of congress gives much sat
isfaction. The gentleman is not unknown to
fame in this region, having delivered The ora
ton at our celebration on last Fourth" Ills
address on that occasion was much admired
and many were the encomiums heard as tn his
eloquence, historical knowledge, and sound
sense. Let US elect him.
The rain of last week stopped the hauling
of gram, but the bright skies, dry roads and
cool weather OF the past few days are bringing
the farmers into town in large numbers-34'
loads were hauled yesterday.
Much sickness of miasmatic nature bas
prevailed lately, but no fatal results so far
KAPPA.
Brooklyn. Sept AFTER two months OF
extremely hot weather, the earth was drenched
with copious showers last week. The ram
came too lale however, to benefit corn, which
suffered greatly by the droutb.
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POST OFFICE BLOCK.

We refer Farmers hundreds OF their neghbors that will
the excellence and long wearing qualities of our
goods. +. ID. SNEElSEH ".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-11

No preparation has ever performed such mar
vcllous cures, or maintained so wide reputa-
ton, as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, which Is
recognized as the worlds remedy for all diseases
Of the throat and lungs. It's long continued
series of wonderful cures in all climates has
made it universally known as a safe and reliable
agent to employ. Against ordinary colds, which
are the forerunners Of more serious disorders, 1t
acts speedily and surely, always relieving suffer
ing, and often saving life. The protection 1t af
fords, by It's timely use in the throat and chest
disorders OF children, makes it an invaluable rem.
edy to be kept always on hand in every home. No
person can afford to be without IL, and those
who have once used it never will. From their
knowledge Of its Composition and effects, ply.
scians use the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively in
their practice, and Chergymen recommend it.
It is absolutely certain in its remedial effects,
and will always cure where cures are possible.
For sale by all dealers. %
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The Dakota Whert Crop.

FARGO, Oak, Sept 8, 1SS0.-The late pro.
tracted wet SPELL the like of which had never
been known in the Red River valley IN Lar.
vest time, being rain and shine for fifteen days
or more with many a deluging shower, almost
suspended harvest work but with patience and
perseverance, the farmers have succeeded IN
getting the grain cut and in the shock. About
one halt of the wheat was harvested before the
wet spell set IN, but all work on the farm has
been putback about two weeks Now, however,
good weather has set in, the thrashing has
commenced IN earnest, and to the surprise of
all the wheat Is coming out all right both in
quality and quantity-from 20 to 30 bushels
to the acre of No. l wheat. The ordeal our
wheat has passed through by the late rains
would have spoiled the whole crop had il been
III illinois Our dry climate absorbs the mois.
ture SO fast that the grain withstands any
amount Of wet without blackening the straw,
while it would rum it in Illinois. Here it
comes from the thrashing machine as bright
as gold and the grain as sound as nut, caus-
ing all to smile. The steamer Grandcn ar.
rived at this port last night for the first time
this year with ten thousand bushels OF new
wheat from the Grandcn farm, 40 miles down
Red River The boat will make two trips a
week during the season. The grain is clevat.
ed from boat 10 elevator and thence To the
Northern Pacific cars for Duluth Dalrymple
has commenced threshing and shipping, and
when in full working will send full tram of
cars each day The small farmers as rule
stack their grain before threshing, which must
all be done before the ground freezes, rs spring
blowing renders seeding too late to insure a
good crop.
have not written this letter for publication,
but if you care To give It to your readers and
will correct spelling, &c, you may do so.
am in splendid health and expect 10 visit OF.
tawa in the latter part of the present month
Truly yours, J. H. HosFoRD.
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WALKgH's ADDITION.
G. 5. PHELPS,
b. Is. GRIFFITH,

Aid. Blake moved that the report be adopted
and placed on file. Carried.
On motion Of Aid. Blake the following ordl
nance was adopted by a vote as follows: Ayes
Hahar, Blake, Perkins, Carey, Leonard, Murphy
Heating, Miller, Hollecker White, Logan ant
Griffith, r. Noes-Wilcox. /. Absent-Phelps
[Will be published Aext week
Aid. Blake moved that the old committee ap
pointed on local assessments be retained to carr,
out the assessment under the new ordinance
Carried.
Aid Perkins moved that the local assessment
committee be allowed 81 per day for doing tbeil
sc vices, which was carried by the following
vote Ayes-Mahar, Blake, Perkins, Murphy
Heating, White aud Logan, Z. Noes-Carey
Leonard, Miller Wilcox and Hollecker, 5. Aid.
Griffith was excused from voting. Absent
Phelps, 1.
AID Leonard moved tina. the city pound be
moYed from its present location, as it was very
annoying 10 the neighborhood where il is now
located. Aid. Wilcox moved to postpone action
IL the matter until next meeting, and the mayor
appoint committee Of three TO recommend q
place 70 locate the pound, and report the same
to the council. Carried The mayor appointed
as such committee Aids. Wilcox, Heating and
Blake.
AID Perkins, chairman OF the fire committee
reported that the Steamer Swift was being re
paired and that q. ID. Conklin. one Of the cit,
teamsters, had left, and so far the place had been
filed very acceptably by Mr.. Thos. Lysagth.
Aid. Perkins also read a petition of the Undine
Hose Company asking the city council 70 ap
point Thos. Lysagth as city teamster. Aid
Blake moved that the petition OF the Undins
Hose Company be referred TO tue fire committee
with power 10 act Carried.
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AT TONICA.

AT TONGA.
On Friday last two very successful meeting
were held in the village Of Tonica; one in the af
ternoon and one in the evening During the af
tcrnoOn Hancock pole over 100 feet In heigh
was raised, from which the Stars and Stripes
and Hancock streamcr were spread to the breeze
Sheriff Milligan and Willard Gentleman talkeC
in the afternoon and Hon. j. W. Duncan and l..
w. Brewer in the evening. This was the frs
democratic meeting held at IOnica for II years.
The democrats had spirited meeting at Men
dota On Monday evening, their hall being packco
by over 100 voters. Speeches were made 10y Law
renee Harmon, democratic candidate for attor
ney general, and Jas. Duncan, Esq, Of La Sale
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed and ut the
close Of the meeting among others, ID green
hackers added their names to the club list. The
grccnbackcrs, especially Of democratic antecc
dents are evidently getting their eyes open since
the revelation that the greenback organization
is kept up with republican money.
Last Wednesday rousing democratic meeting
was held in Rchand Hon. Daniel Evans, L.
w Brewer aud Sheriff Milligan made speeches
The democrats OF Richland are thoroughly or
gained ana expect to make marked gain In
their vote this year.
Mr. b. f. Lincoln addressed a large gathering
In Deer Park on last Saturday night, from the
Hancock stand. point The rcpubs. found it ne
cessary to reply
COMING GATHERINGS.
Next Tuesday evening l.. w Brewer, Geo. w
Diuhc anu OUTFITS Will hptdh III hdHspul W tllt
democrats of Allen.
Tonight Saturday the democrats are to have
"a grand rally at Danway Mcssrs. Gentleman,
Milligan and others are to speak The Serena
club accompanied by the Serena corntt band
and the Norway clubs are expected to be present
The democrats OF Peru have grand rally to
night Messrs. f.. j. Wall, Blake, and Brewer
of Ottawa, and Evans and Duncan Of La Sale
are expected TO speak. There will also be speak
ing in German
Next Thursday night, Sept. l6, l.. W. Brewer
and W. Gentleman Of Ottawa will address tn,
Hancock club of Wedron ia Belroses hall
There will be democratic rally at Seneca OF
Monday evening, Sept. Goth, to be addressed by
+. j. Wall, q. W. w. Blake, Is. j. McGInnis. anC
Others.
At Waltham, Sept. lsth-speeches by L. w
Brewer, G. W. w. Blake, and Others.
There will be democratic meeting at the Cen
tire School House, in Waltham township Satur
day evening, Sept. Is, 1880. The speakers will
be l.. W. Brewer, r. J. Wall and others.