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Serape the Feet.

Every careful housekeeper, with an
eye 10 first causes, is much interested in
the way feet--or rather feet-coverings
come in from out of doors. If boys
did not have muddy boots-the cares of
the house would he lessened. But boys
are not the only ones that "bring in the
dirt Men-folk are often very forget
full of the amount of work they may
make by not attending tn the simple
matter of cleaning their boots and shoes.
Every doorstep should be provided with
n foot-scraper and a brush or broom,
and every one, as he comes in, should
take the time TO use them before appear
ing on the carpet, or clean floor. II a
regular scraper--one made for the pur-
pose-is not at hand, one can make one
from a bit Of hoop-iron, which is to be
placed on a step or edge of the porch
in convenient place. II is well to
provide a " mud-mat,n which is simply
strips an inch or so square-fence pick
cts will answer--screwed TO three or
four cross-pieces, an inch apart; or a
more elaborate one can he made by
stringing the Stats upon fence wires.
One, with muddy boots, IS very apt to
stamp and rub them on the steps or
floor Of the porch; mud-mat viii clean
them more effectively, and save the
porch hard wear. A very excellent mat
may be made by boring holes in board,
and drawing corn-husks through the
holes. Careful persons change their
foQt-gear when they enter the house to
remain any length of time, n custom
conducive not only to neatness, but so
greatly to comfort, that it is to be COM
mended. american Agricuiturist.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25
a Farmers Desperate Encounter with
Famishing Wolves.

Valentine White, one of the oldest
farmers residing in Bradford County,
Pa, had q desperate encounter with
two almost samished wolves q day or
two since. He has cleared a good-sized
farm, and is 10 some extent isolated
from his neighbors. Around Mr..
Whites farm is a dense forest, almost
untouched by the pioneers. Bear,
deer and wolf are abundant, notwith-
standing which they are seldom dis
turbed by hunters. In the rear of Mr..
Whites house is huge frame barn,
with great cracks caused by decaying
boards. On going out to the barn he
heard q great commotion. Thinking
some OF the animals had broken loose,
he did not open the front door lest they
should escape, but squeezed himself
through large aperture left by a
broken board. As soon as he entered
the uproar increased, and he saw in the
middle of the barn floor heifer which
had torn herself from the stanchion by
main force, and broken one horn in the
act. Clinging TO her muzzle was It
large gray wolf, with its long, sharp
teeth fastened in the animals nose
with bulldog grip, while another
was trying to hamstring the poor Great
ure.
The believing Of the heifer. the snarl-
ing Of the wolves and the rattling of the
loose barn floor made a deafeninn
racket. and the human intruder was un-
noticed. The cow shook the wolf like
= limp rag, and pounded the sides
of the stable with if, but in vain. Old
Whites anger at the attack on his stock
overmastered all feelings OF prudence,
and, seizinga piichfork, he prepared
himself for an attack. No sooner did
the wolves perceive him, than, mad
dened by the taste of blood, they turned
from the heifer and attacked him. As
one of the infuriated animals sprang
toward the old man, he dealt it q mighty
blow with the fork, sending IL into a
corner. But the other animal caught
its teeth in the old mans right coat
sleeve, and in such close quarters that
the weapon WAS of no avail After
kicking uselessly at the animal, he
grasped its throat with his left
hand, and choked the wclf until it
let 60 Then scizing again the pitch
fork, he dealt ell-direCted blow and
broke the leg of one of the animals,
which then lodged through the hole
behind him and limped off, bowling
dismally. The other wolf held its
ground, and whenever opportunity Of
fered sprang at the old man, now and
then fastening its teeth into his arms
Though bleeding profusely White con
tinued the fight, and finally, with a we'll
directed thrust of the pitchfork, sent
the tinss through the animals heart,
killing it almost instantly. The dead
wolf was Of large size, gaunt with hun.
ger, and with shaggy coat of light
gray. Whites clothes were torn into
shreds, and his face, neck and breast
were Scared deeply by the claws of the
animal. - Pittsburg ChT0Gicle.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

UsE Reddiug's Russia Salve IN the house, and
nse Reddlng's Russia Salye In the stable.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25
sEAsOxABLE RECIPES.

SCoTcH CAKE.-One pound each Of
sugar and eggs, half pound each OF
-four and meal, and three-quarters Of n
pound Of butter; gill of brandy and q
nutmeg.
HERMIT COOKIES cup butter,
one and a half cups sugar, three eggs,
one teaspoonful OF all kinds Of spices,
half teaspoonful soda. Dissolve in q lit
tie water, mix up stiff and roll.
WAFFLEs. One quart of milk, three
eggs, two teaspoonfuls Of haking-pow-
der, one tablespoonful each Of butter
and sugar, and flour enough to make y
stiff batter. Bake in waffle irons.
CAKE WITHOUT EGGs,--Five cups Of
flour, two cups of sugar, two cups of
milk, one-hah cup of butter, two tea
spoonfuls cream tartar, one of soda, one
coffee-cup Of raisins, and nutmeg TO
taste
GLOVE CAKE.-Two cups -four, halt
cup molasses, one-half cup butter, one
half cup milk, two eggs, two cups Of
raisins, one teaspoouful of soda, half
teaspoonful each of cloves, cinnamon
and allspice, half a nutmeg.
PLAIN APPLE SAUcE.-Pare, quarter
and core them; put them into sauce
pan with sufficient cold water to cover
the apples; place them on the fire and
boil gently until they are tender, then
drain and mash them to perfectly
smooth pulp; add a good-sized lump OF
butter and dash either Of grated nut
meg or ground cinnamon.
GRAHAM BRKAD.-To two pounds oi
! Graham Hour allow pint of milk, pint
of water, wiueglaSsftl Of molasses, a
| teaspoonful of salt, half q teaspoonful
of soda and TWO tablespoOufuls of strong
yeast. Beat the yeast, molasses, soda
and salt in lukewWm milk or water.
Stir in the -four until too stiff 10 use a
spoon. Knead and bake rs usual.
Poor MANS PUDpING.-A quart Of
milk, half teacup rice, salt 70 taste, and
one teacup sugar; place in the oven
cold, stirring occasionally while the rice
is swelling. 1t is better to bake quite
slowly about two hours Ii should be
cream-like when done. To vary this a
small cup of raisins and n teaspoon OF
lemon or vanilla may be added.
MOUNTAIN CAKE.-One pound of pul.
verified sugar, half a pound Of butter
stir the butter and sugar 10 cream,
then add six eggs, beat the yelks and
whites separate. Add the yelks TO the
butter and sugar; one pound of flour,
three teaspoonfuls Of baking powder,
one cup Of milk. Add the whites Of the
eggs the last thing; one teaspoonful OF
vanilla,
FRENCH RoLLs.-Take three medi-
um-sized Irish potatoes, boil until soft
mash in the water in which they were
boiled, add enough flour TO make it the
consistency of cream. Soak an Yeast
cake in cup Of tepid water, beat in
two OF three eggs, one tablespoonful of
sugar, one Of salt; mix the whole to-
gether aud set it to rise. When risen
work in flour, in which has been rubbed
one tablespoonful of lard, until stiff
enough TO handle easily Let it rise
again, then make out the rolls with
your hands, hatten until they will fold
over, and spread very little butter,
just enough to keep it from sticking
bake quick. The above recipe viii
make thirty rolls,
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

According to Herr Won Puttkam-
mer, the Prussian MinistorOf Education,
there has been steady increase Of
crime and immortality in the great towns
of Germany during the last ten years /;
and the Minister declared in Parliament
the other day that this unsatisfactory
state OF things had not been without ef-
feet on the teachers OF elementary
schools, except in Berlin. This was to
be attributed in considerable measure
TO the increased facilities for drinking,
which had been provided by recent leg.
islaiion, and which had injuriously al
feoted large sections Of the community.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

NEGETiNE--When the blood becomes HE
weather or Of climate, want of ext 4 Sc, itrrg-
ulaT diet, or from amy other oaN.0, the NEGn.
TINE will renew the blood, eaS9y on the pu.
trid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate
the bowels, and impari toae Of ylgor to the
whole body,
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

AN idiotic correspondent sends this (:
In " Notes and Queries you answer
your correspondent that the moon is a
secondary planet. Butter single ques-
ton more has a cGrd 10 me. Is the
milky whey a second dairy constellation
Boston IfdHSeriDt.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

Makes July, August and Winter butter equal
TO best June product. Grocers pay ~ 3
cents pound extra for butter made with this
powder. Guaranteed harmless, Increases
production q 10 10 per cent. Reduces time oi
churuiug oBe-haf. sold by druggists, grocers
and general starckcepers, Send stamp Tor
Hints TO Butter-MakeTs.n Address, Butter
improvement CO., Buffalo, n. Y.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

HArAVIs, n. T., sept v, 1913,
II. II. W4RSER n Co, Rochester, n. "
GENTLEMEN; "For forts years / have suf-
fcred with Diabetes, being Obliged TO void
urine as often as once IN ~ minutes aud have
also been great sufferer from palpitaiiou OF
the heart. ! am now using your Diabetes
Cure, and can truly say, at 10 years OF age,
that II makes me feel Ike a new man
PETER SLOVENIAN.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

The old family Bible that belonged
to "Mary, the mother of Washington, y
is still in existence, and is kept In a
branch of the Washington family in Vir-
ginia. Ii contains the family register,
recording the birth Of George Washing
ton, February %, 1889. The binding
has cover Of cloth woven by the hands
of his mother.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

TAPE WORM

iNFAlIIBLY CURED with tao Spoons II medicine Ia
Vt hour. fr paf tiruiar- sliTtss Win stamp 70
n. ElCBlluiiN. M 4 -. Msrks rlAcr New NorE
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

TwO-Tunps Of All the Axle Grease used In
The United states is ma lo " the Frazer i.u-
bricalor Company. Buy The genuine.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-03-25

The other day T. G.. met an old
friend, who was formerly prosperous
young lumberman up North, but whose
bad habits OF drinking resulted as they
often do, though he has since reformed
and is trying to do better
"How are youPn said II. G.
" Pretty well, thank you; but I've
just been 10 doctor TO have him look
at my throat"
"What's the matterPn
4" Well, the doctor couldn't give
me any encouragement. At least
he couldn't find what wanted him to
find"
"What did you expect him 10 findPm
81 asked him 10 look down my throat
for the saw-mill ana farm that had gone
down there.n
"And did he see any thing of itPn
"No; but he advised me il I ever
got another mill 10 run il by water. H.
Detroit Free Press.
A CHILD being asked what were the
three great teasts of the Jews, promptly
and not unnaturally replied Break
fast, dinner, and supper"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-02-27
InSolvent Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that George W. Hulz-
~ hart, of Hartford county, has made application
fit of the Insolvent Laws of Maryland, and that
the second Monday of September, 1880, has been
assigned for him to appear and answer such inter
against him. feb9O-5t
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11

After the eighteenth ballot, at $40 O'Clock,
the convention adjourned until o'clock p M
The convention reassembled at 1920 and at
once resumed balloting. The nineteenth ballot
showed no change of consequence from the last
previous one. The voting continued until the
twenty-eightk ballot had been recorded, with
the following result:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
French Heels.

[ saw a tall, stately and elegant lady
on her way down Broadway. She was
dressed faultlessly, Judging by the
standard of present fashions, and was an
object of interest and scrutiny as she
moved through the feminine crowd. She
looked as unconscious as anybody whose.
heart was bounding with the knowledge
that her clothes were being admired.
Her gait was easy, even and graceful.
until all of a sudden she stopped, and In
a flash grew two inches shorter. The
shortening of her stature startled me.
She rocked for a few seconds like a ship
In a short sea, and then righted herself.
rose to her former height and passed on.
What could it mean? [ had not been de
ceived as to the lessening of her length,
for her dress, now as before, cleared the
sidewalk on which it rested during her
brief dwarfage. Determined to solve the
mystery, followed her until precisely
the same thing happened again
and that time [ saw the simple
cause of the astonishing effect. Fashion
able shoes are now made with higher
heels than ever, and the heels of the
shoes are placed so far forward that the.
heels OF the wearer project rearward. Ia
fact, these French heels, as they are
called, are now just as near the middle
of the foot as possible and not destroy
the center of gravity. To walk on them
is difficult, and without practice is as
dangerous as skating to novice, but
the ladies learn after a while to man
age them very well. In the case Of this
particular lady, however, the heels
were so near the Contemplating spot
that she was about evenly balanced on
them, and no exercise Of skill could save
her from tipping back on them. They
did not overtun her, but let her own
real heels down on the ground, while her
toes pointed skyward, and her stature
was shortened by just the height Of the
French heels.-NeaO York letter,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
Mans Age.

Few men die of age. Almost all die
of disappointment, passion, mental or
bodily toll, or accidents. The passions
kill men sometimes, even suddenly
The common expression, chOked with
passion, has little exaggeration in it !:
for, even though not suddenly fatal,
strong passions shorten life. Strong
bodied men often die young; weak men
live longer than the strong; for tine
strong use their strength and the weak
have none to use. The latter take care
of themselves, the former do not As IL
is with the body, so it is with the mind
and temper. The strong are apt to
break, or, like the candle, to run; the
weak to burn out The inferior animals
which live temperate lives have generally
their prescribed number of years. The
horse lives twenty-five, the OK fifteen or
twenty, the lion about twenty, the dog,
ten or twelve, the rabbit eight, the,
guinea pig six or seven years. These
numbers all bear a similar proportion to,
the time the animal takes to grow to its
full SIZE But man, of the animals. Is
one that seldom lives this average. He
ought to live hundred years, according
to physical law, for five times twenty are.
one hundred but, instead of that, he,
scarcely reaches OH an average four times.
his growing period; the cat six times
the rabbit even eight times the standard
of measurement. The reason is obvious
man is not only the most irregular and
the most Incorporate, but the most la
borious and hard worked Of all the ami
mails. He is also the most irritable OF
all animals; and there is reason to
believe, though we can not tell what an
animal secretly feels, that, more than any
other animal, man cherishes wrath to
keep it warm and consumes himself with
the fire of his own secret reflections
Al6any Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
Nothing New Under the Sun.

The puzzle Of 15-13-14 never was
copyrighted, aud much compassion has.
been spent on the inventor for his lack
OF foresight, which lost him the profits,
OF his popular toy.
But there is a doubt as to whether he
could have taken out COPYRIGHT Some
shrewd observer has discovered In a,
picture of Melancholia, by Albert
Durer, IN the fifteenth century, the
gem puzzle, with the numbers from
one to sixteen arranged so as to count
thirty-four in twenty different ways.
So often do not only history but trifcs
repeat themselves that one is sometimes
led to doubt whether there ought to be
a copyright or patent for anything as
being new under the sun.
The story of Shylock gave rise to We
hement discussion in the Prussian Par
lament the other day. One member
asserted that the incident used by
Shakespeare really occurred in 1887. but
that 1t was the Christian who demanded
the pound of flesh, and not the Jew.
Slngularly enough the fact was proved
IN debate that the leading idea of the
story is found in ancient Hindoo mythol-
ogy.
hving's legend of Rip Van Wrinkle is.
supposed to be borrowed from Morse
folklore but it really originated in
China. AS told thore, villager went
out to the mountains and found two
old men playing chess IN a cave. They
handed him a date to eat. He stood
watching them through game, when
one said to him
" You have been a long time with us /;
now, gohome."
STOPPING to pick up his staff, it crum-
bled to dust in his hands and when he
returned to the village he found the ru-
ms of a vast city Centuries had passed
The terrified dreamer became a hermit,
and after many years become immortal
In which part of the legend there is Ger
tainly some truth.
Nlhilism, which is working such raw
ages in society, politics and religion in
Russia, was a dominant influence in
China in the tenth century. It destroyed
six dynasties, aud then slept, like The
tabled Rip Van Wrinkle, to waken in an
other age and begin again its murderous.
work.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11

The Chairman Chester A. Arthur is NOM
mated as candidate for Vice President and the
question now before the convention is, Shall
the nomination be made unanimous?
Mr.. McBeth, of Missouri move you that
the nomination of Chester A. Arthur, of New
York, be made unanimous
Mr.. Raymond, of California-The nomina-
ton undoubtedly is one that will be eminently
satisfactory to the country, and, as the delega-
ton from California had another choice, l think
1t is but right and proper for California to move
to make that unanimous.
The Chairman-Those in favor of making
the nomination unanimous will say ave. those
opposed, no. 1t is carried unanimously.
On motion of Mr.. COnger, of Michigan, a
committee of one from each State was appoint
ed to notify Gen. Garfield and Gen. Arthur OF
their nomination. The Chairman appointed
the following gentlemen upon said committee
Geo. f. Hoar, of Massachusetts, Chairman.
Alabama-Wilard Warner
Arkansas-M. w. Gibbs.
Authenticated Hayward.
Colorado-Jno. L. Routt
Connecticut-H. B. Bigelow.
Deaware-Janes r. Lofand.
Florida-Shennan COnant.
Georgia.. f. Long.
Illinois-JOhn A. Logan.
Indiana-Ben H. Harrison.
IOwa-Robert M. Haynes.
Kansas-P. B. Plumb.
Kentucky-John D. White.
Lousiana-Wi William Pitt Kellogg.
Maine-Eugene Hale.
Maryand-J. A. j. CresweIl
Massachusetts-W S. B. Hopkins.
Michigan-Omar ID. Conger.
Minnesota. G. Wedge.
Missssippi-George G. Mckee.
Missouri-Robert T. Van Horn.
Kebraska-Lorenzo Crounse.
Nevada-M. D. Foley.
New Hampshire-Beni amin F. Prescott
New Jersey-Judson Fitzpatrick.
New York-William II. Robertson.
North Carolna-Stewart Ellison.
Ohio-Charles Foster.
Oregon-John H. Mitchell.
Pennsyvania-John Cessna.
Rhode Island-John P. Sanborn.
South Cs~oina-John P. Elliott.
Tennessee-A. M. Hughes, Jr.
Texas-E. J. Davis.
Vermont-Frederick Billings.
Virgnia-Joseph Jorgensen.
West Virginia-A. W. Campbell.
Observation-Disclosures Sawyer.
After passing vote of thanks to the Chair
man and other officers the convention, at ex-
actly 1880 p. NJ, adjourned sine die.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
THIRTY-sTxTH AND LAST BALLOT

While the roll was being called on this
ballot, there was much excitement, and many
changes were made from the Blame column
to Mr.. Garfield, and the total footed up
399 for the Ohio statesman, to sos
for Grant, 40 for Blaine, 3 for Sherman
and 5 for Edmunds. AS 378
were necessary for choice, Mr.. Garfield was
declared the nominee The nomination was
made unanimous, on motion of Senator Conk-
ling, seconded by Gen. Logan.
It was upon this ballot that Indiana withdrew
eighteen votes from Blaine, six from Wash
burne, two from Sherman and one frsm Grant,
making total of twenty-seven, and cast them
for Garfield. Garfield also gained four votes
from Sherman in Maryland. Grant gained one
from Window in Minnesota, and one from
Blaine in Pennsylvania. Blaine gained one
from Washburne i'll Wisconsin, and one from
Sherman in Maryland North Carolina trans
ferred vote from Sherman to Garfield.
The thlrty-sixth and final ballot, resulting in
the nomination of James A. Garfield, of Ohio,
was then proceeded with amid intense excite
ment. The vote by States was as follows:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
Lecky.

Lecky, the historian, IS a sort of lit
erary phenomenon. Though he has
been before the public as an author
since 1861, he is only 40 years old
This is the more singular because his
fame rests upon extensive scholarship
and earnest Investigation Of topics that
men seldom master until after middle
life. He was born near Dublin, de-
cided to be an author at II, and had
read more books at Ia than most young
men at 90. When he graduated at
Trinity College his professors said he
had the best-stored mind of the age who
had matriculated within their memory
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11

THE two robbers who attacked and
plundered Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon, of New
York, in railway train between Milan
and Veron, recently, have been arrest
ed, convicted and sentenced-on to
twenty and the other to thirty years
imprisonment, and all on account of the
promptness and energy of Col. Schuyler
Crosby, the American Consul General
at Florence.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11

The most noticeable change on the twenty
ninth ballot was the transfer of nineteen votes
in Massachusetts, from Edmunds to Sherman,
giving the latter twenty-one votes from that
State Three of the Window votes in Anime
sofa went to Blaine.
The tlnrteth ballot resulted
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11

NEARLY all the female companions OF
Queen Victoria are widows.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-06-11
Sixth Day,

At this point the convention adjourned until
10 o'clock, a. NJ, Tuesday, June 8.
Sixth Day.
The convention was called to order at 1O:4O
a. m. on Tuesday, June 5. After prayer by the
Rev. Dr. Thomas, Of Chicago ba1loting was at
once resumed, the twenty ninth ballot resulting
as foilowsk y & So S&S3AH
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-02-19
Personal.

John Fairly, prominent citizen of Waco,
is at the Grand Windsor.
Mr.. S. A. Wilson, special agent of the
Free Delivery service, made us a pleasant
call yesterday.
Colonel Il. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agent of the Vandaia line, made us pleas.
ant call yesterday morning. Colonel Ford
is making general tour through. the State in
theinterest Of his road He went from here to
Fort Worth, and will go down the Central
road tonight
Mr.. John Howard, Southwestern agent of
the Yandalia with headquarters at Austin,
honored our sanctum with call yesterday.
Rev. Conn. Haney, the gifted young
Irishman, is in the city, and will lecture for
the benefit of the Irish sufferers tonight. Let
all classes of our people turn out and bear
him, and thus aid noble cause.
Mr.. K. O. Nunnelly, State agent of Fair
banks scales, returned yesterday from a
months trip to New Orleans and other
prominent points. lie paid his respects ut
the HERALD Office, and presented pair OF
beautiful letter scales that are perfect beau
ties and perfect scales as well. I Q name of
Fairbanks is synonymous with that Of fairness
IN the weight-ier affairs of life.