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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-03

-IJournal OF Jurisprudence and Scottish Law
Magazine.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18
Cause or Coincidence?
TFrom Notes and Queries. |

During the journey of the express train
from Rio de Janeiro at San Paulo, on the
18th of last month, large black butterfly
entered frst-class car, and hovered about
in such way as to excite the apprenensions
of lady who was on her way to see sister
who was gravely ill, for it is a common
Brazilian superstition that the black butter.
fly forebodes death. A gentleman in the
car sought to quiet the fears of the lady, and
laughed at such presentiments. He then
attempted to drive the unwelcome visitor
out of the car, but the butterfly at once
began lowering about him in most
persistent manner. Shortly after he begar
to feel i'll. and in brief time was a corpse.
The man really died of heart disease
hastened probably by his cxertions to catch
the butterfly: but it will be difficult, says th'
Rio News to make many people believe 9th
erwise than that the poor insect possessed
some malign influence which brought deati
upon him.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18

to us, and is not as it should be. Our prom
inent men should be known to each other
and to their people. Otherwise we are sun
known and unknowing" and the "status
quo" of any people is its death.
read the news" and ."jottings" from the
various sources with great care and pleasure
and profit. Many persons of both sexes are
brought to my notice, of whom 1 desire to
know more and with whom hope to have
personal acquaintance when opportunity
offers.
The interchange of ideas and opinions SO
judiciously fostered by the Leader is most
beneficial to the race in every way. It is
educating them, draining out of them what
the Creator has put in them and elevating
and ennobling them in every respect. 1t is
great educator. l read and study it as
carefully and assiduously as 1 do my
Theory and Practice of Courts-martial, !"
or any other of my professional books.
could not and would not do without it now
that 1t has become part of my being.
/ mean to let you hear from me occasion
ally, and shall let no opportunity to assist
you in any way pass by unnoticed. am
thoroughly in accord with the purpose and
tone of your paper, and wish you the sue
cess you richly deserve, not only in produc-
ing the best paper for the people, but in
that sense that relates only to you in your
personal capacity. l am, sir, very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
HENRY o. FLIppER
Second Lieutenant 10th Cavalry.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18
Scripture Practically Applied.

Many years ago when the moving on the
farm was done with a scythe, Farmer A.
and his hired man were moving together in
the field. The hired man was ahead when
he discovered that he was in close proximity
to a large nest of hornets. He advanced as
far as he thought prudent and jumped from
his swath and ran away. Farmer A, i'm
aging that the hired man was frightened at
nothing, stepped into his swath with this
scriptural quotation; The The wicked flee
are bold as a lion," and moved ahead. Two
or three strokes brought him in contact with
the nest, and the hornets swarmed out al q
lively rate, giving him a sharp reception
The farmer ran, when it was the hired mans
turn to quote scripture, which he did by the
| following: "The wise man foreseeth the
evil and turneth aside, but the fool passeth
| on and IL punished"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18

REPORT of Dublin Geological Garden.l
The closing weeks of her useful life were
marked by a touching incident worthy of
being recorded. The large cats, or carni-
vores, when in health, have no objection to
the presence of rats in their cages. On the
contrary, they rather welcome them as re-
lief to the monotony of existence, which con-
stitutes the chief trial of wild animal in
confinement. Thus, is common sight to see
half a dozen rats gnawing the bones off which
the lions have dined, while the satisfied car
nivores look on coutendedly, giving the
poor rats an occasional wink with their
sleepy eyes. In Hines the case is different,
for the ungrateful rats begin to nibble the
toes of the lord of the forest before his death,
and add considerably to his discomfort To
save our lioness from this annoyance, we
placed in her cage fine little rat tan-ter-
rier, who was at first received with q surly
growl, but when the first rat appeared, and
the lioness saw the little terrier toss him in
the air, catching him with professional skill
across the loins with a snap as he came
down, she began to understand what the
terrier was for; she coaxed him to her side
folded her paw around him, and each night
the little terrier slept at the breast of the
lioness, EMBODIED with her paws, and watch
ing that his natural enemies did not disturb
the natural rest of his mistress. The rat
had bad time turing those six weeks.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18
CINCINNATI DEPARTMENT.
Cincinnati Randoms.

Take your girls to the Exposition.
Col. Harlan has returned from the East
Ed. Howard has returned from Putin.
Bay.
Fred. D. Anderson will spend Sunday in
Dayton. Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whyte are expected
home shortly.
Mr.. j. NJ. Tilley, of Cleveland, has been
visiting our city thepast week.
This is the second week of the Exposition
and the city is full of strangers.
Mr.. Edgar Watson will visit Richmond,
Va, and Boston, at an early date.
Sam Dunlap returned from Putin Bay,
Tuesday, and the girls are happy.
Miss Ida Brady has returned home, after
a pleasant visit to Lexington, KY.
Miss Lena Young, of the: Sunny South,
will attend school in our city again this sea-
son.
The Hon. Geo. w. Williams, is expected
soon to address the republicans Of the Queen
city.
Hon. Geo. W. Williams was circulating
among his many friends in our city this
week.
My thanks are due the Bagby brothers
for the hospitality shown to me during my
visit in their city.
There will bea grand picnic, Monday, Sept
Goth, at the Bellvue House. in honor of the
Southern guests.
shaD't soon forget the pleasant reception
We received at the residence of Mr.. Wells,
on last Sunday afternoon.
There were great many Cleveland peo-
pie in our city last Saturday An excur-
sion to the exposition was the cause.
NJ. Sed Saunders, has returned from his
summer trip, in which time he visited Sara
toga, Long Branch, and Philadelphia.
Miss Mary E. Taylor's many friends are
glad to know that she has recovered and is
able to take tharge of her school again.
Mrs. Geo. w. Hays and children who
have been spending the summer with her
grandmother, in Green Co., are expected
home, Saturday.
G. W. Bell, s. j. Lewis, F. ID. Anderson,
H. w. Forte and j. G. F. Anderson went
out to Reding to the Republican meeting,
last Friday night.
The young gents should remember that
school has begun and that the young ladies
have their lessons to prepare in the evenings.
Wait till Friday evenings, boys.
There is young man in our city, who
has visited Indianapolis recently, says he is
willing to bet that there are more handsome
young colored ladies in Indianapolis than
any city of its size in the country.
Miss Mamie Thompson, who has been
visiting in our city for several weeks left for
Nashville, last Sunday evening. We know
at least one young gent that regrets her de-
parture and hopes she will soon return.
We regret to announce the death OF Miss
Minnie E. Campbell who died at her home
on Walnut Hills last Monday evening, after
lingering illness of several months. She
was very highly respected young lady and
well beloved by all that knew her.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18
THE LEADER AT THE FRONT.
Interesting Letter From Lieut.. HI. O
Fifpper-rhe Rest Paper for Camp and
Hama.

CAMP NEAR QUITMAN, TEX, Aug. %.
To the Editor of The Leader:
The Leader of the l4th inst,
reached me late last night. l have
read it from beginning to end and am de-
lighted with it. 1 have been taking it on
trial nearly year, and it is with great
pleasure that 1 send you this expression of
my appreciation of its worth. Itis the only
paper in camp less than month old, and
every one will read it. 1t is grand achieve
ment and reflects credit, not only on its
editor and managers, but also upon the race
that claims them. 1 wish you great success
and assure you that will support you to
the extent of my ability, as it is the duty Of
every colored man in the country to do.
The Evansville News" is particularly
excellent feature, as are also the "news" and
"jottings" from the various towns and cities
We are to too great an extent, q local peo.
pie. Hardly man of any prominence in
any community is known outside that COM
munity. This is source Of great weakness
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18
Obituary..

In memory of Miss Minnie c. Campbell,
Therefore, at length, we say long and deep
farewell, and chose solemn place where
thou apart shall dwell content, to draw a
veil across the face we love, the smile we can
not read, caught from the hills above. Thou
wilt return no more to bless our common
life; but we will seek thy side in the ending
of our strife, and we shall hear in turn the
sweet news God will tell, and take his seal
upon our lips to keep the secret well:
+, N p
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-18

Chicago has woman's medical society
They won't let any men into in. Only wo
men graduates Of reputable colleges are eli
gibls to membership.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

There was ward meeting at Galveston
few nights ago when the coming man made
little speech 10 the boys. Among those
present was Gilhooly, who was supposed to
be friend Of the coming man. Much To the
surprise Of the speaker, as soon rs he got
under way Gilhooly began to bedisagreeable.
When the coming man went on 10 say how
much he loved 10 serve the people, Gilhooly
said in u loud voice That's ic and You
know it," The coming man did not care 10
have a row, and endeavored 10 proceed qui-
city, but Gi!hooly kept on making such re.
marks as: What was your name before
you came 10 Texasp "You amt fit to be
elected dog peter, and you know it, FL
nally patience ceased 10 be virtue and Gil
hooly was elected. Next day the coming
man met Gilhooly, who told him he was
sorry that he interrupted ties n, ting and
abused him 80, but il was q sacrs.9dnty he
owed himself What do you mean by
abusing me that wayF' said the coming
man. well, you see, the other fellow that
Is running against you has promised me
deputyship ii place him under obligations,
SO hope you won't object to my taking lit
tie liberties with an old friend like you, by
calling you thief and rascal occasionally"
"You needn't abuse me 10 help him. You
can go about praising him, if you want to-"
81 can't consclenticuslydo 30. Ican't praise
him; 70, you soc, have 10 abuse you be-
cause you are gentleman 1t would hurt
my feelings to have you think would
praise a man who did not deserve it.--Gai-
Uest0n NeuG
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
Natural History of the Editor.

"What terocious looking animal is that ?"
"rhatis the editorp lH48f VI
Indeed Are they very dangerous ?"
sometimes. When cornered up they have
been known to be quite combative, and
again they have been known to go through
convenient back window. Generally they
are mild and passive"
when are they the most dangerousf"
"When intruded upon by a book agent
who wants seventy line local for a forty
cent book, or when encroached upon by
poet with verses about gentle spring."
"Are editors cross To each other 7"
"only when separated by several blocks
of buildings"
do they often have fearful combata with
each other2" 8g
Occasionally when they 80 out in oppo
site directions and meet by chance"
Are editors ever cowhided"
Sometimes the little ones are, but the big
ones generally run away"
"Do editors eaty'
"1hey do. TWAS formerly supposed that
they ate Mt long intervals, but IL Is a well au
thenticated fact that they can eat u good
deal whenever they Gun get 1t"
what kind Of food do they like mosts"
"fhey are not very particular. Whilst
they won't refuse quail on toast, fried crab
or roast turkey about Christmas time, they
have been known to make Il hearty repast
off a dish Of cold turnips and consumptive
herring
Can they cat concert tickets y
"We believe not Some people have this
erroneous impression from ialse teachings in
early life, but no authenticated instance Of
such thing is on record"
"Do editors 90 free into the shows z
"'Fhey do when they give dollar and 0
half local for u twenty-five cent ticket"
Are, oil editors baldg"
mo, only married ones are bald, but lot
us pass ON, the editor does not like to DO
stared at"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
3 gleasamt Story.
THE GOLD CHAIN.

A dreary November twilight. Dead leaves
raining down at every gust Of the inconstani
wind-strange spicy scents rising out of the
ground-and a new moon hanging like a
sickle Of blood low over the purped dark OF
the southerly sky.
Dreary and chilly a dying year; fast
gathering dusk; yet the windows of Mrs
Oxgate's old brown farmhouse hung out
their CHEEKY signals behind the frnged cotton
curtains, and when the kitchen door opened
you could see the blazing logs, the figures
coming and going, like miniature magic
lantern
1t was Dora Oxgatc who opened it, and
came fitting out 10 the well, with scarlet
shawl fastened over her head, and an empty
cedar pale in her hand. AS her light feet
battered over the carpet Of autumn leaves in
the pathway, she sang snatch of a good
old-fashioned hymn.
my goodness alive! What's thatY" For
as the words trilled sweety from her tongue
a tall, dark figure had risen from the low
wooden bench under the appc-tree whose
boughs overhung the well
Don't be alarmed" said deep, sweet
contralto, with scorniul intonation in it,
sound. "ltsonly me, Dora. Joanna Elfeld.
What thenY Have ! fallen 40 low that
ammo longer worthy TO sit beneath the :old
applc-tree2 If 50, tell me at once, and
will quit?'
"You know that | did not mean that
Joanna"
ats hard TO tell what people mean OF
don't mean, nowadays" said Joanna, pick.
ing at the NANCY fringe of the lrayed rag Of
shawl. 81 was tired. wanted drink Of
water, 80 came to the well III 70 away
if you say 30"
Joanna" said Dora, hositatingly, ''arc
you hungryf"
Hungry? No Theresa sort ofcraying
though, in my stomach, which is next 10 IT,
| suppose"
would you like something 10 cat2"
81 don't beg"
"Waita minute, Joanna
Like an arrow, Dora Oxgate sped back 10
the house, where her thrifty mother was
just setting the teapot on the table Fresh
baked wafilcs steamed on one side, hot bis
cults were piled in drifts Of snow on the
other; preserves cleaned redy through the
cut-glass walls Of tall dish, and llmpid
honey oozed from lump Of comb for Mira.
Deacon Peabody and her daughter Comfort
had come 10 tea, and Mrs Oxgate was a
housewife 10 be excellcd by none.
"Come, Dora, quick with that water"
said Mrs. Oxgatc. "And shut the door.
What do you suppose is the use of fires,
if"
Mother" said Dora, speaking In a slightly
embarrassed tone, Joanna Elncld IL out by
The well She is cold and hungry and"
Mrs Oxgate's face hardened into lines Of
stone. Miss Comfort Peabody drew her
skirts close around her, with an involuntary
movement, and Mrs. Peabody looked hard
into the bowl Of her teacup
Then lci her stay cold and hungry, for
all u me. Joanna El6cld u no associate
ior either you Or me-, Dora She has run
away from home, and acted with common
slrolling play actors-she has sung at low
concerts instead Of keeping that fine voicc Of
beers for the temple u the Lord--she has, Of
her own free will, given upall that Il decent
and respectable, and people DO my she has
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
guetiGaI.
VALLEY OF SILENCE.
BY FATHER RYAN,

walk down the Valley of Silence
Down the dim, voiceless Valley alone;
And hear not the fall of footstep
Around me--save Gods and my own;
And the hush of my heart is as holy
AS hovers when angels have flown.
Long ago was weary of voices
Whose music my heart could not win;
Long ago was weary of noises
That iretted my soul with their din;
Long ago was weary of places
Where met the Humankind sin.
| walked through the world with the worldly
lcraved what the world never gave;
And said, "In the world each ideal
That shines like star on life's wave,
Is tossed on the shores of the Real,
And sleeps like dream in the grave"
And still did pine for the Perfect,
And still found the false with the true;
| sought mid the human for heaven,
But caught u mere glimpse of the blue,
And l wept when the clouds of mortal
Yelled even that glimpse from my view.
And | toiled on, heart tired of human;
And | moaned mid the masses of men,
Till | knelt long at an altar,
And heard u voice call me--since then
| walked down the Valley of Silence
That is far beyond mortal ken.
Do you ask what found in the Valey2
TITS my trysting place with the Divine
And fell at the feet of the Holy
And above me- a voice said, abe mine,'
And there rose from the depths of my spirit
The echo, my heart shall be thine"
Do You ask how live in the ValleyY
weep and dream and pray;
But my tears are as sweet as the dew-drops
That fall on the roses in May
And my prayers, like a perfume from consers
Asccndeth to God night and day
In the hush of the Valley of Silence
l dream all the songs that sing
And the music floats down the dim Valley
Till each finds word for wing,
That to men, like the dove of the deluge,
The message of peace they may bring.
But inr on the deep there are pillows
That never shall break on the beach;
And have heard songs in the silence
That never shall float into speech;
And | have dreams in the Valley
Too lofty for language to reach.
Do you ask me the place in the Valley,
Ye hearts that are narrowed by carer
1t lies far away between mountains,
And God and His angels are there;
And one is the dark Mountain of Sorrow
And one the bright Mountain of Prayer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

TRUE TO THE OLD MAS.--"Loolx here,
Matilda" said Galveston lady to the col
ored cook, you sleep right close 10 the
chicken house, and you must have heard
those thieves stealing the chickens"
YES, ma'am, heerd dc chickens boiler
an hecrd dc voices ob dc men"
why didn't you 90 out then y
"Caze, ma'am bursting into tearsl cs.zc,
ma'am, knowcd my Ole f.flder was 0as
dar, and wouldn hab him know Use loa'
confidence in him ioeh al 81 chickens in do
world. III had gone Jut dar an coched
him. i would lab hTaked his ole heart, and
would hab made me tote dc chickens home
foah him besides. Tie done tolc me DO day
before dat he's gwine 10 pull dem chickens
dat night"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
No Use for Guards.

In the Spring of 1866, when Sheridan's
cavalry moved up the Shenandoah Valley TO
have last wrestle with Earlys troopers, q
halt was made by n portion Of tho Union
force near Waynesboro'. Guards were set
to protect property, and among others the
house Of lone and aged widow received
such protection. Two diamounted cavalry
men were stationed at the front door, and II
was half an hour or so before any stir In or
around the house gave token that II was in
habitod iThen the widow lmped TO the
door on crutch and called one Of the guards
TO her and asked:
"What are you doing hereP"
1--WE are guards to protect you and your
property" was the reply.
"Well, you needn't fool away any time
here. Early, he came and took our hay.
Then Sheridan, he come and he took our
corn. Then Mosby, he stole our hams and
'taters. Then Sheridan took osr -four and
cider. Then Early run of all our horses.
All had left this morning was an old sick
mule and meal enough for one hoecakc.
The mule he died two hours ago, and have
just eaten the last Of the cake, and If you
can find anything worth guarding around
here you can have it and tote il OF
'But some Of the soldiers may distdrb
you"
II guess not" she said, as she pointed 10
the spot where a cannon ball had torn
through the house "The day that hole was
shot through there was rockin' and sngin'
the Pilgrims Hope, and didn't miss a
rock or drop a note don't hardly think
one brigade Of horsesojers can disturb me
very much You'll oblccge me by jogging
along p
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
ARYLAND, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER IT, 1880.
FIELD TRIALS
OF
CHILLED PLOws !!

A T the Annual Fair Of the Wayne County,
IN N. y, Agricultural Society, the premi-
ums on Flows were decided by field trial
on September 20, 1879, under the supervision
of COMMITTEE of Judges selected by the So
ciety. The result of the draft test, as pub
lished in the Wayne County Democratic Press
OF October l. 1870, is rs follows:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

Mat b. was aqueor genius. A neighbor
found him NJ work ono day at an enormous
wood-pilo, saving away for dear life, with
an intolcmblc dull saw, "Why don't yon
sharpen your saw, Matr" Looking up with
an lnimitsby drol expression, no replied.
II should think hal work enough Ia saw
up this biz VOID pile without stopping +
sharpen saws.'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

A new doctrine should be lifted 10 The
mind as women addresses Baste IL loosely,
Try II on carefully, examine Il thoroughly,
take Il up here and III Il out there, and a.
naliy whom il Is Just right, sow il together
with strong thread.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

A,...A The improvements consist in q
I'M LARGE DWELLING HOUSE,
sssl containing six rooms, with kitchen
G.kM building attached, containing two
rooms, a large barn, stable corn house granary,
ice-house, meat house. blacksmith shop, and
other outhuildings There is an excellent
spring near the house ut which there is a large
Stone Dairy, and there Is upon the place one
Of the largest and finest orchards in the county
comprising ten acres Of land planted chiefly
with apple trees, choice varieties and in full
bearing.
The farm has long sustained the reputation
of being one Of The bes farms in that section
of the county, and in view of its location and
proximity 10 churches, schools, mills, stores,
and the railroad, is certainly very desirable
property
TERMS or SALE, as prescribed By The
Decree -0nc-third of the purchase money to
he paid 10 cash on the day OF sale. or the rat
ifcation thereof by the Court, and the balance
in two equal iustallmenls, payable in one and
two years respectively from the day of sale
the deferred payments 10 be secured by
tae single bills OF the purchaser or purchas-
ers, with Il surety or suretes to be approved
by the Trustee, and to bear interest from the
day of sale and upon the ratification of the
sale by the Court and on the paymeut OF
the whole purchase money land not before, J
Trustee.
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser
JAMES B. HEN DERSON,
aJg 27-ts Trustee.
Frederick Citizen copy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17

AND A LARGE SELECTED STOCK OF
GARDEN SEED AND GARDEN
TOOLS
PLOWS, CULTIVATORS, &c.
800 One, 2. and 3-iIorse Minor and Horton
Flows;
800 Farmers Friend Plows;
500 Double aud Single Shovel Plows;
200 Wood and Iron Frame Cultivators;
100 Double and Single Harrows;
200 Tons Plow Castings for all patterns o
Plows;
500 Pairs Trace Chains;
1000 Back Bands,
300 Plow Haines;
800 Horse and Mule Collars;
900 Plow Lines;
200 Setls Double and Single Harness
200 Kidding Saddles
500 Pillow Brides
1000 Cucumber Wood Pumps;
200 Coils (assorted sizes) of Rope;
300 Well Buckets;
900 Kegs of Nails
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-09-17
.,r mARy,s INSTITUTE.

FoR YOUNG LADIES,
Under the direction OF the MISSES DUGAN a.
VALLEY, will reopen IL Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Nd, on the LAT doHdag ef
SEPTEMBER, 1890
For Circulars and Terms apply AZ the I'M
siituie, new building corner High aud soai'
g0mery Avenue. sep 3--n