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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-04
The Parsons Horse Race.

Harriet Beecher Stone, in atlantic Monthly
oval now this ERE does beat all !
wouldn't "a thought it O. the deacon"
So spoke Sam Lawson, dropping
IN discouraged, contemplative atti-
tude in front Of all equally discour-
aged looking horse, that had lust
been brought to him by the widow
Sim pkins tor medical treatment.
Among Sans many accomplishments
he was reckoned in the neighborhood
an oracle in all matters of this kind,
especially by woman, whose help
lessness in meeting such emergencies
found uniailing solace under his
compassionate willingness to attend
to any business that did not strictly
belong to him, and from which no
pecuniary return was to be expected.
The widow Simpkins had brought
this horse of Deacon Atkins, appar-
emily tairwell,appointed brute, and
capable as he was good looking. A
short, easy drive when the deacon
held the reins had shown off his
point to advantage, and the widows
small stock OF ready savings had come
forth freely in payment for what she
thought was bargain. When, soon
alter coming into tl1occascinp chg
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-04

adorns his perfession. On most
p'ints l don't have nothin agin the
deacon, and this ere amt bit like
him but there t is Come to
bosses, there's where the unsanctifed
natur' comes out Folks will cheat
about bosses when they won't about
most nothin' else" And Sam
leaned back on his cold forge, now
empty of coal, and seemed to deliver
himself to mournful train of gene
raj reflection. eyes, bosses does
seem to be sort O. unregenerate crit
turs," he broke out. "there's suthin'
about bosses that deceives the very
elect; the best O. folks get tripped up
when they come to deal in hosses."
"Why, Sam, is there anything bad
in bosses ?" we interjected timidly.
"'Tain't the bosses. boys" said
Sam with solemnity. "Lordy massy,
the bosses is all right enough
bosses is scriptural animals: Elijah
went up to heaven in a charit with
bosses and then all them lots O.
bosses in the Revelations, white and
black and red and all sorts O colors
That ERE shows bosses 60 to heaven;
but it's more'n the folks that hev 'em
is likely to, eff they don't look out.
ministers now," continued Sam,
in a soliioquizing vein; folks alters
thinks it's suthin sort O shaky in
minister to hev much to do with
hosses,-sure to get 'em into trouble.
There was old Parson Williams, of
North Billriky, got into drefful
mess about boss. Lordy massy, he
warn't to blame, neither, but he got
into the dreffulest scrapes you ever
heard on-come nigh to unsettlin'
him.
Cob, Sam, tell us all about it," we
boys shouted, delighted with the
prospect Of a story.
oval, wait now till | get off this
crlttur's shoes, and we'll take him up
to pastur, and then we can kind O.
set by the river and fish. Hepsy
wanted a mess O. hsh for supper, and
| was ca[latin to git some for her.
You boys go and be digging bait
and git yer lines"
And so as we were setting tran
gully beside the Charles river,
watching our lines, Sans narrative
began:
"Ye see, boys, Parson Williams
he's dead now-but when l was
boy he was one OF the great men
around lhere. He writ books. He writ
g tract lagin the Arinenians. and PIT
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-04

EN- down, and he writ big book on
the millennium I've got that ere book
now; and he was smart preacher;
folks said he had invitations to settle
in Boston, and there amt no doubU
he might "a he'd Boston parish eft
he'd "a ben a mind to take it, but
he'd got q good settlement and a
handsome farm in North Billriky,
and didn't care to move; though, |
s'pose, that t was better to be num-
Der one i'll little place than number
two in big TN; any way, he carried
all before him where he was.
"Parson Williams was tall,
straight personable man, come of a
good tamily-tather and grandfather
before him all ministers; he was
putty up and down and commander
in his ways, and things had to go
pretty much as he said. lie was a
good deal sot by, Parson Williams
was, and his vile was Derby, one
O them rich Salen Derbys, and
brought him lot o money, and so
they lived putty easy and comfort
able so far as worlds goods goes.
Well now, the parson want RELY
what you call worldly-minded, then
he was one O. them folks that knows
what's good in temporals as we'll as
sperituals, and allus liked to hev the
best that there was goin'; and he
alters had all eve to good boss.
snow there was a Parson Adams
and Parson Scranton, and most Of the
other ministers, they didn't know and
didn't care what boss they he'd; jest
logged around with these ere pound
In pot-bellied, sleepish critturs that
ministers mostly hes, good enough
to crawl round to funerals and MINIS
ters' meetin's and associations and
such but Parson Williams he alters
would hev boss as was boss; he
looked out tor blood, and when these
ere Vermont fellers would come
down with Il drove, the parson he
he'd his eyes open and knew what
was what. Couldn't none OF 'em
cheat him on boss flesh; and SO one
time when Zach Duel was down with
drove, the doctor bought the best
boss in the lot. lack said he never
see parson atore that he couldn't
cheat, but he said the doctor RELY
} knew as much as be did, and got the
one he'd meant to "a kepLtor himself.
, "rhis ERE moss was peeler, III
! tell you. They'd called him Tanner
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

Iris given ont that Mr.. Gladstone
means TO befriend Greece, and with
the aid Of France, Italy and Russia,
secure for her the new boundaries
which she covets. II Mr.. Gladstone
will defer the philanthropic endeavors
IN behalf Of foreign nations until he
secures calm and prosperity for that
part Of the British empire known as
Ireland, he will do nothing more than
his duty.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21
b, osecuting officer III each county.

ipi0secuting officer in each county.
Under the head of railroads the
Governor finishes as follows: while
not il lavor Of granting extraordina-
Try privileges 70 railroads, am also
opposed To legislation Of an uDfiiend-
'ly character; but shall favor cxtend-
lug every proper encouragement and
aid toward such enterprises. We
must bind ourselves to the rest Of the
world with bAtids Of iron, Or remain
comparatively isolated and unknown
10 encourage iImnigrating the need
Of = work, giving reliable history
aud correct statistical record, show
ing ID an authentic form the nature
aud extent Of the agricultural re-
sources and productions Of the Terri
tory, etc. is clearly shown. In addi-
ton tile appointment Of 4 Commissions
Of INN grafton il suggested, Whose
duly i should be 70 employ all means,
proved by experience to be efficient, 70
induce people e settle in the Territory
The policy 1T tho general govern
ment. Of inducing tie lndiansto select
lands il severalty, is looked on as
one that will aventually throw open
ii cnliivatiun and settlement same Of
the richest portions Of the public d.
main now embraced within the limits
Of Indian reservations, and should re-
ccive The support Of Al who believe
in dealing fairly and honestly with
the Indians.
Tn relation to bill ITO establish
and prothct the rights Of married wo-
men" which will be presented at the
proper time, it was recommended that,
ii there be any rights denied woman in
Idaho to which she is justly entitled,
favorable action be taken.
The following is an extract from
the views Of the Governor Oh the
Mormon questions: "All who main
tain, and all who may hereafter enter
into polygamous relations, should be
dealt with severely and vigorously.
| also favor furnishing those who adj
wise persons to commit this offense,
and all who preach the so-called doc
trinr. Congress should be memorial
lied to amend the act Of 1862, SO as
to make polygamous Capitalization af-
ter marriage in another Territory, an
offense, and to change the rules Of ey-
cence so as to make such cohabita-
ton proof Of the oflcnse, thus giving
our courts jurisdiction under that act;
onr statute relating to bigalny should
be similarly amended, thus giving to
the United States and Territorial
Conrts coordinate Jurisdiction. III
addition laws should be enacted pro-
viding severe penalties for the crime
ni lewd and lascivious Capitalization,
and that of adultery. These meas
ures should be Of a general character,
so as to reach all who commit such.
otienses. II these measures are
deemed insufficient to break up the
practice of polygamy, | unhesitating-
~ announce myself as IN favor Of dis
franch.sing, and siisqualifying for Of
flee. not only those who practice, but
all whp confess to belief in the per-
aicious doctrine.
>--------
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

A CERTAIN lawyer was compelled TO
apologize to the court. With stately
dignity he rose in his place and said: :
Your Honor is right and am wrong,
as your Honor generally is.v Tie
Judge hardly knew whether to feel
happy or fine the lawyer for contempt
|of court.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

THE Enslishman who was a great
hunter, asked the American tourist if
They had packs in America. and the
tourist replied: You bet they dol
Why, I've known Louisville man to
have four Of 'em in bis sleevc!7 Ard
Tive E,.rl's':pan was puzz'cd.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21
S. c. SILSBY,
9esks, Statioaerv and a|ailsHt
SUCCESSION no JAS. 4. riSsEy zIee
CIRCULATING 'Sa.!n ~ ~. .' s.s''''
POST OFFICE BUILDING. Idaho CIT,
DEALER IN
BOOKS & STATt0NRg
GENERAL N VS. DEALER
TOBACCO ND CIGARS,
CHEEDE ms TOTS
All of which win 30
esF SOLD CHEAP TOR C-AeH A.
Any book. in my line, not found y s, ~ .soss;sk
WILL on order. be procured in ne
ing ample and expeditions uns =
Fast Freight and PASSENGER &C.
Banner.

The undersigned is now runu'1s
Tri-Weekly Express to Banner 8 y.
ries passengers, the y. $ maj =
freight, etc. Leaves Idaho clty wv I
Monday, Wednesday and Fi1da' !,
a. NJ; returning, leaves bapns' s.,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and sa'''' II.
at I 4. u. Parties can nasS ''
horses # preferred. ,,,eRg
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4 FTER December 18th, 1880, all taxes
"A not paid will go on the delinquent
list, and percentage will be added. In
my absence James Fresner will attend to
the business Of the office. Office next
door above Blacks
ALEX. ORCHARD,
Assessor and Tax-Collector.
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AcARD TO LAND MEN.
OFFICE or copP's LAND owNsR
IDAHO CITY,

WASHINGTON, D O., Nov. Is, 1879.
To Land Attorneys m.d Real Estate Bro.
kers - y
Our names viii be inserted !, wrrHoUr
CHARGE, u. .ie last CHAPTER Of .srhe
american Settlers Guide i new hook ~,
cur public lands, to be circulated ayte M
siveiy IN the Atlantic States and IN IA
Iope. send for circular giving details.
address. HENRY M. corr
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

Legislature Of Idaho is given with q
clear Insight into the condition and
wants Of the Territory. Lack Of
space compels u to give but q brief
synopsis.
The finunces Of the Territory are
- follows: The total assessed valne
Of real aud personal property has in
creased from $4.52s,soo IN 1878, 70
$6,4oS,OSe in 1880 The receipts
from All sources during the year 1879
were 81, lsO.7s The receipts up n
October LIST u the present year we'e
$58. 645.68, which, with the balance
remaining III the treasury at the date
Of the last rcport-$7 ,270.O7--would
make the total receipts $l08, O96.53
tEsr the years 1879 and 1880.
The disbursemcntsfo for all purposes
including The amount paid i, the re-
deinption Of outstanding warrants IL
previous years--ior she year 1879,
and up to November 10. 1880, were
$93, os6.59. leaving a balance III the
treasury, at that date, o. $l5,0O9.94.
Tie Treasurer estimates the receipts
for The quarter ending December 81.
1880, at $4,000, and the ordinary
disbursements for the same period at
$5,400, leaving an estimated balance
in The treasury ut the close Of the
year, including the amount on hand
November 10Th, oil 1874, 609.94.
There are, however, warrants out
standing against the treasury, amounts
ing. with accrued intarhst, to $l5,-
1890, and also the itemu $3, 972.75,
interest on bonds--conpons due Dec.
1, lS80-~lna.;ing q total floating in
deb,edness Of $40 1895. With the
close Of the present year it is conf
DENLY believed the sum il the treasu-
ry will be amply sufficient to dis
charge this Indebtedness, and leave a
balance remaining 10 the credit Of the
several funds uf over SIS, 1000
The Governor recommends the Gre
alton of d Sinking Fund, from the sur
plus revenue hereafter arising, to pay
of the bonded Indebtedness OF the
Territory-$69, 24s.60---..s fast as the
bonds mature No portion uf tins
debt falls due prior 70 1885.
The nce.i Of u law, requiring coun-
'y auditor 10 report annually to the
Territorial Comptroller the amount
and nature Of the indebtedness Of
their respective counties. is pointed
ont
The wisdom Of placing some re-
siriclions upon the power Of counties
to incur debt is suggested. There is
now no limitation to the amount Of
debt for single purpose. which local
authorities may contract.
The Territorial Comptroller is by
law made the Superintendent Of Pub
lie Schools. Tie Governor recom-
meRds the separation Of these offices,
and creating q Department Of Public
Instruction. with head to he select
ed wholly with reference to fitness for
the position. and also recommends a
change in the plan Of county super
vision. This work il now imposed
on county auditors.
Special attention is directed to the
imperfections Of the election laws, as
respects the provisions Of Furnishing
frauds upon the ballot box. All kinds
Of frauds are not made punishable.
There is question as to the bounda-
ry line between I,emhi and Alturas
counties, and between Alturas and
Oneida, south Of Mud Lake, and such
legislation is recommended as will
define those boundaries either nv f;x-
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&zoA WEEK. sl2 day at HON easily
4P made. Costly OUTFIT FREQ Address
TRUE Co., Augusta. Maine.
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DlTTMWu =. VIM. NII sTHR
i a LIN lU.Solicitor Of Patents, OF
Seventh St, or Box 229, Washington, D. @.
No fee required unless Patent is obtained.
Send for circular giving terms. Estab. 1870.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

WI, 3 mailed faSE % all to castomers vito.
ordering T. IL eontaHs 1--WE eoiorcd riaes 500
shout 1e Pages and faii descriptions prizes and 49,.
.n-ing 1909 sarises Of Vegetable md Flower Seels pt
t.qse, &C. I1yassis 70 all Michigan grown srss vii -
1oupd more yseoe 9r planting IN thu 7srrtores ths5
fsset ,1lsnss soa. We nas iaisy Of applying
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-12-21

J. B. EMER ~;
New Retail and NldII
GENERAL STORE.
=. = : !
take pleasure in stating to my cusio ~
and the public in general that WiIls|
WHOLESALE
at less prices than they can lay them da4,
here. A general store Of 4 well-seiecsI
spring and summer stock, and am abIe I'D
sell cheaper than ever before, becausl II
have bought all new fresh goods and III
doing my own transportation, which Il
lows me to sell cheaper than any otka
firm in the Territory; therefore giving II
my customers and friends the adyautaee
Of buying cheap, Fancy Goods and DIV
Goods, Groceries, Dried Fruits, Sugars
Coffees and Teas, Canned Goods Boots,
Shoes and Clothing, Saddles, Harness and
Leather.
The highest cash prices paid for Hids
and Furs.
Yours, Very Respectfully,
J. B. EMERY.
, 1880-06-12

The London " Standard expresses an OPT.
MON thatlSir Bartle Frere will resign the Go.
vernorship of the Cape.
The " Times" Cabul correspondent strongly
deprecates the departure of the Britt sh forces
from Afghanistan without first establishing q
durable Government or intimating that any To-
reference on the part of::Russia would mean
war.
According TO reports published by the
"Times" the crops of Ireland promise to be
abundant.
The death is announced Of Sir Stephen.
Cave NJ. P.
New York, June 9Th.
Flour per barrel, ST. Law brand, Sc.
Meal, best Brandy wine.p per barrel. sal.
Heavy Mess Pork. per barrel, Sill.
Crystals per b., Sc.
sugar I Fair to good refining rer ID, y to
English Islands Molasses per gallon Ace.
Exchange New York and London. 4.663
London June 9th.
Dem. Crystals per cws. 81. Is. 81 duty
Sugar free. Muscovado. do tfl 0s. ed.
(Clayed Havana. No l2. 81 SIS. Cd. afOat
Demerara Rum per gallon Ia Sd. in bond.
trinidad Cocoa per w.. ga g.. Od.
Consols 90 ! to 3
Bank of England Rate of Discount. 8 p cent
Liverpool Cotton Middling Uplands 81.
3per cent Rentes in Paris S5.67.
, 1880-06-12
THE ALABAMA COMPENSA-
TION.
(From the TSmes)

Successful itigants rarely fare 90
we'll as the United States of America
in their action for damages against
Great Britain for the ravages Of the
Alabama. A verdict may give a
plaintiff all he has asked, and may
carry costs; but when he has made
up bis final accounts, including waste
Of time and temper, he is q fortunate
man If balance remains. The Ane-
rican Union has the glory Of . VIC
tory over this country, and has
received SO much for it's losses into
the bargain that it cannot find On
whom to bestow it, After paying ont
of the fifteen or sixteen million dol
lars awarded something over nine
millions to FALL who could establish
claim, it was left with six millions On
hand. These six millions, having
been invested to await their rightfll
owners, are now grown to ten mil
Lions. Every year that the dispute
, 1880-06-12
! E G. r A NJ S.
ST. y,

9~ OT. THOMAS STATION
New York, June 7.h.-Advicss from Chica-
% sfet 70 that Prince Leopold and Prin CESS
Louise Marchioness of Lorne, attended the
Republican Presidential nominating CON yentiop
held 10 that city yesterday.
tesls news states that the staff of The
Ca pic" newspaper have forwarded q obal.
isegs 70 the officials of the Mot d'ordre to fght
. dopble due, which has been arranged,
TIE Grand Prix of Paris has been wen bv
"xe6srt the Deyil" an English colt.
1su York, 9Th June.-In the British house
otConnohs Mr.. Lawson's motion to institute
= hlsisy - to the recall of Sir Bartls Frers
t. ~ Gspe bee been postponed but the cues.
~ W be raised when the salary estimates
- brought forward.
, 1880-06-12

On the 4th of May the laws against
Socialism were renewed in the Ger
man Parliament by 1911 votes against
"a. The debate is described as a
very excited one. Herr Hasselmann,
a Berlin author sof Socialist views,
went SO far as to say that the
Anarchists of Russia had risen against
despotism; the Communists in France
had done the same; and he hoped
that the German workmen would
follow those examples.
, 1880-06-12
GENERAL NEWS.

A telegram to the Times dated
Philadelphia May IA says that the
continued drought in the United
States, had caused serious forest fires
in the States ofNew York, Pennsylva-
MIA, and New Jersey, doing con-
siderable damage.
"These fires during the past two
weeks have covered hundreds Of
square miles, and the inhabitants r
steadily battling to check them. In
Pennsylvania, at the Bradford petro-
cum region, 800 wells were stopped
~ the fires burning the pumping
machinery, while 100000 barrels of
petroleum were burnt in the tanks.
,Stuyvesant, New York, has been
destroyed, the damage being esti-
mated at $35O,O0O. These forest
fires have filed the atmosphere with
smoke, partially obscuring the sun
in New York and Philadelphia.
Heavy rains are ~anxiously desired.
The town of Milton, Pennsylvania,
caught fire to-day. The fire is still
burning, and already 100 houses have
been destroyed.
, 1880-06-12

Over the words Welcome Home"
the Illustrated News publishes a pretty
engraving representing the reception
by Her Royal Highness the Princess
of Wales Of her two SOM on their re-
turn from the cruise in the Bacchante.
1t is intended that Prince George
shall make another cruise in the same
vessel to China and, Australia.
, 1880-06-12

Speaking of the Chicago Republi-
can Convention the Times says, that
it seems difficult for General Grant
to get a majority of the Convention,
and that there is a general expecta-
ton that he will be withdrawn as a
candidate.
, 1880-06-12

We notice In a paragraph quuted 10 the St.
Thomas Times from the E European Mail The
following remark 10 regard to the price of
erystauised grocery sugar as compared with
Muscovsdo. Grocery cyrstallissd has sold
freely at L.. Cd. advance, but low brown kinds
have been quoted at quite irregular prices.n
On reading this we cannot but congratulate our
selves that We are here in Santa Cruz convert.
ing ct least a part Of our cane Drop into the
klnd OF sugar that seems to be rising in favor
10 one OF The leading markets of the world.
The Bulletin says in accordance
with telegraphic information. re-
ceived IN st. Thomas to-day Is June)
announcing the demise of Her Impe-
rial dighness the Empress of Russia,
;: Lucchetti Esq, acting Russian
Consul displayed the national flag,
half mast, from the consulate"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-02
Pillows.

When Jacob became a fugi-
tive from his brother Esau, he
took stones and laid them
for pillow. In some nations a
sort of cricket, of wood, is reg
ularly used for the same purpose.
The proper object of the pill
low is, not to raise the head a.
bove the level of the body, but
TO fill out the difference between
the level of the shoulders and
that of the head when the body
is on its side.
And this is the natural posi-
ton, for it is seldom safe to
sleep on the back.
Hence, the pillow should be
constructed simply to furnish
the needed support for the bead,
with the body on the side. 1t
should not be too large, and yet
be large enough. 1t should en-
able the head to retain It's natu-
raj position, neither bent down
toward the pillow, nor raised
upward ont of line with the re-
cumbent body.
This position is more impor-
tant than some think. For all
the blood of the head must pass
down through the large veins
of the neck, and, if these veins
are much bent, they impede the
return of the blood. 1t is, of
course, specially Objectionable
to sleep on the back, with the
head on a thick pillow, since
there is no proper space for one,
and the neck is more bent and
the flow of blood checked.
Further, pillows OF feathers
should never be used, for the
head sinks into them and be-
comes nnduly heated. The old
rule, T"Keep the head cool and
the feet warm" is always a good
one, but it is particularly nec-.
essary at night, nature her.
self pointing in this direction,
since, by a wonderful contriv-
ance, she arrests the activity of
the brain, and renders sleep pos
sible by greatly diminishing the
flow of blood to the brain.
Whatever heats the sends blood
to il.
There is nothing equal to the
hair pillow, the year round.
For common use, in the country,
the soft inner leaves of corn.
husks make good pillows.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-02
.sPgQetEysAa,
>N~So|Ns~-c.~s~soNs~.N.r .N.rs~~NNoo1~.~-~.~-~s>.~
For the Fayetteville OBSERVER.
THE SLAIN.
BY JESSIE F. BROWNE.

-
Ger his pale ashes, heap the moulderlng
sod,
And mourn him only as you mourn tn
blest;
They, who on earth, have walked the ways
of God,
In heaven, shall surely reap eternal rest.
Upright of heart, bIamsless life he led,
AS nearly blameless, as we mortals can;
Poor erring soulsl for whom Saviour bled,
Exact perfection is not found in man.
Human he was, and amiable and just, =
And kindly felt for all of human race;
His fellow men in him might put their trust
For in his soul had sweet compassion
place.
How like Ben Adheml he of olden time,
In the Lords book his name led all the
rest;
He loved his fellows from life's earliest
prime,
And in his turn the Lord loved him the
best.
Peace TO his memory-peace foravermore,
God rest his soul, the God whom he re-
vered
The mystery s solved-lifs pilgrimage is
o'er;
And now at last the farther shore is
near'd.