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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-08
AGRICULTURAL MISCELLANY.
A SPLENDID SHOWING.

A SPLENDID SHOWING.
Alta public strengthening on the
farm of J. &. Easton, ESQ. at Chat
field. in this State, week before last,
twenty bucks belonging to that gen.
tleman, mostly two years old, aver
aged over fifteen pounds of wool to
the head. They were purchased from
the best mcrinO tlOcks i'm Wisconsin.
The average weight of the fleece was
near eighteen pounds to the head,
but after the customary reduction for
dirt, gum, etc., they went little
over fifteen pounds. Ten l.year.Old
bucks and ewes-grades-averaged
about ten and One-half pounds Of
wool to the fleece. The Democrat,
in speaking of Mr.. Easton's flock,
says:
"Mr. En-, ton also exhibited pen of
mis- coarse and long-woOled ewes with
their young lambs by their sides.
rhe lambs were sired by the merino
"cks, were of fine compact, and
moving that they will De much
heavier than the mother ewes. One
Lamb from Leicester eve attracted
the attention of all. Ii is three
nun,liS old, of beautiful form. weigh.
my siXty-one pounds.
Mr.. E:stun has abomt 500 ycarlings
AMI 900 lambs of the present year
rom these bucks. He had recently
Shorn 300 pounds choice medium
wool from flock of 500 of these
yearlings. He has also just COM
pleted the shear ing of his home flock
of about 1000 sheep, which yield
about eight pounds per head of good
conditioned medium wool. Mr.. E. Is
confident that it is every way better
for his sheep to be shorn as early in
May as possible.
We feel very thankful that sheep
are held in higher estimation in Fill.
more county than dogs. Mr.. Eastop
is accomplishing splendid ork, not
only for himself, but for the whole
State. 1t appears he is breeding
from common ewes with fine class
Of Merino bucks. Probably Mr.. Eas.
ton is the largest flOck-master in the
State. lie is evidently a good one.
That he will make a better percent
age on the money he has invested in
sheep than he would if employed in
wheat growing, or in most any other
enterprise there is no doubt The
Democrat further says that there has
been Il large increase of sheep in Fill
more county during the past three
years, which will, we earnestly hope,
become contagious and reach every
county in Minnesota.
TRANSPLANTING IN THE NIGHT.
A gentleman anxious to ascertain
the effect of transplanting in the
night instead of by day, made IN ex-
pertinent with the following results
He transplanted ten cherry-trees
while in bloom, commencing at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon, planting one
each hour until o'clock in the morn
ing. Those transplanted during day
light shed their blossoms, producing
little or no fruit, while those planted
in the dark maintained their condi-
ton fully. He did the same with
ten dwarf trees after the fruit was
one.third grown. Those transplanted
during the night perfected their crop
and showed no injury from being re-
moved. With each of these trees he
some earth with the roots.
The incident is fully vouched for,
and if a few more similar expert.
ments produce like result, it will
be a strong argument to hOrticultur-
lists to do such work ut night. This
occurred in Illinois.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-08

CITY OFFICER
MAYOR. A. wiswcll.
TI,r lSI'RER-N. Lang.
RruoRpER u. Hodapp.
cary ATTuRNEN-J. \. wiswcll.
cary STRVENoW VI. Il. HAYNES.
ITSrICES--p. h. johnson, y. Leonard.
COZ NcII..
q. &. hurt, George W. Monks,
Frederick Bocgan, @r.. W. n. Mills,
Henry HcllrShcim, q. u. Pitchc
II. nimmclman, W. W. Paddock,
=. lamm. Y. WciS,
John Mahawald, Jesse Wclch.
CtIIEr az PoIICE-J. q. Robinson.
PdICE CoNST hmE-w. !. Martin.
NIaITT-W Nr,nMEN-W. X. Young, George
Blake. Alex. Mcdonald.
Police Headquarters 1T City Hall, Fire DE
uHItmput room.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-08
TIM 3 Err L A N . S !

We think the extension OF railroads west must greatly increase
the all kinds wood and timber. However much
hay used tor fuel timber absolute necessity for mul-
udc Of purposes The constantly increasing demand will RAPIDLY
absorb surplus. We look for stronger and rapid
inn rov in timber than in farm lands
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18
Royal Arcanum tonight.

Roll butter brings % cents in this marke
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

with attempting to kill aman at his board
ing house. Ames was sunstruck while in
serviceon the plains, and since has given
evidence of insanity -
In the House Wednesday morning,
Representative Ruddiman, producing q
copy of the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette,
read a correspondence rejecting severely
upon the official conduct of Speaker
Hewitt. Ruddiman moved the expulsion
of Dr. Palmer, the alleged author, from
caused flood Of excitement and was f.
nally referred to q special committee.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18
The News Condensed.
ature.

II. b. Berry has been appointed Post
master of Elmira, to succeed Mr.. Picker
ing.
Gen Upton, who fired the first piece of
artillery at the first Bull Run battle has
Just committed suicide in California.
The annual Purim ball for the benefit
of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in New
York, Tuesday night, netted S2l 900.
President Garfield says it will be sixty
days at least before he begins to make
any important changes in public offices.
Fifty-three trotting horses sold at auc-
tion in New York, on Wednesday, netted
$4,000. The stallion Patchen ;"
brought $2,45O.
Governor Hoyt has appointed and the
Senate confirmed, DR.. Higbee as Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, in place of
DR.. Wickersham.
1t was reported Wednesday that Grant
would resign the Presidency of the
Worlds Fair unless million dollars was
subscribed before night.
Gen. Sherman has written Gen. Hart
ranft IL letter complimenting the latter
and the State upon the display made by
the Pennsylvania troops at the Inaugural
ton.
Elbert Keck, Of Memphis, aged seven,
died Tuesday night Of hydrophobia. He
was bitten by a rabid dog last Christmas.
Several other persons were bitten by the
same dog. .l
/ At Detroit, Michigan, Cyrenius p.
Black was nominated Wednesday by the
Democrats of the Seventh District to fill
the vacancy occasioned by COnger's cleo
ton to the Senate.
The imports at New York during Feb
ruary were $34. 157, 900 or $4,000, 900 less
than the preceding February. The ex-
ports were S2S, 1876, 900 or 81 $50, 900 more
than the preceding February.
The suit of Rufus Hatch, brought in
New Ork some lnOHIllS dSO, W lco11a alh
the proposed consolidation of the tele-
graph companies, was discontinued Tues
day by the consent Of both parties.
Two prisoners were found dead in cell
in the Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia,
Wednesday morning. Their names were
Pfeifer and Mcbride. 1t is supposed the
former killed the latter and then commit
ted suicide by hanging. oa.
Captain Ames, of the United States
Army, son of the late Methodist Bishop
Ames, is on trial at Baltimore charged
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

The funeral of FRANK SHAW will take place
at his fathers residence, Ward Avenue, at
O'Clock this afternoon.
We are informed by Mr.. SHAW that there
was one slight mistake in our notice of yes
terday. FRANK did not ask for his gun on
returning to the house. He had commenced
to put it together several days since, but was
unable to find some screws which he had mis-
laid. After he came in on Wednesday his
mother said to him she had found the missing
screws, and he remarked that he would COM
plete the work of putting the gun together
before dinner, as he was to go to work i'll the
afternoon. These facts so to confirm the
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

st. Patrick's Day passed off very quietly in
this place. In the evening a large audience
assembled in Mercur Hall to listen to an ad-
dress from Father KELLEY. His theme was
the troubles in Ireland. He counciled mod
Grafton, but earnest, uncompromsing protest
against the wrongs the Irish nation has 50
long suffered at the hands Of Great Britain
The speaker saw in the present movement
encouraging signs of ultimate success. Irish
men were ignoring their religious and Sec
tional differences in a united effort TO secure
their freedom from England's oppression.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

-H
Mr.. T. THORNTON, the piano tuner, is in
town.
Mrs. TRIPPLER is enjoying visit from her
friend Miss BALLY of Elmira.
Miss WEAVER and sister, Of Albany, n. y
are guests of Mrs. f. M. HICKS. Fa
G.. H. ALLEN, local of the Reporter, is still
confined to his house by sickness.
Deputy Prothonotary EsrELL is in Wells
boro, looking after the bridge suit.
Mrs. DR.. PORTER has returned from So
iourn of three weeks at the National Capitol.
GEO. OvERToN, formerly of this place and
now of Penn Yam, n. Y, is in town for few
DAYS. ..-.
GEO. III. HoNNETTER and family have re-
turned to Dushore, after residence of one
year in this place. ~
Deputy Sheriff JOHN DEAN and his good
wife are getting settled in their cosy new
home on Poplar street.
Rev. S. Z. COLT, of Laporte, had several of
his fingers frozen some time ago, which have
been very painful since.-Dushore, Reoteao
Mrs. B. B. WILCOX, of North Towanda,
has returned from Plainesville, Luzerne coun-
tv. where she had been to attend the funeral
of a sister.
Y. n Belts, trustee of the estate of the
late Mrs. c.. L. WARD, has sold the house on
Nam street, just north Of the NJ. K. Church,
to DR.. WOODBURY.. 8.rf r%
w. S. VINCENT and wife havebeen in Erie
this week looking upa house. We learn they
found one to suit, very conveniently located.
They will remove to that city about the mid
die of next month. .E. . N..|s
DR.. c. j. ELLIS, who made many friends
during his soourn in this place last year. we
are pleased to notice was among. the gradu-
stes in the dental department of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, at the late commence
ment. We believe he intends making Tow
anda his home during the coming season.
We clip the following notice from the Ster-
ling (Kan.) Gazette of the 10th. Mr.. STRANG
is a brother of Hon. B. b. STRANG, of Tioga
county, and went west only three years age.
He was elected to the State Senate last fall
Hon. j. C. Strang of Larned, senator
from this district, has been appointed by the
Governor to the position of Judge of the new
10th judicial district. Strang's eminent ht-
ness for the place is recognized on all hands,
and the appointment will give universal sat
isfaction."
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

theory that he was not in his right mind, as it
will be remembered he had told his sister in
the morning before leaving Athens, that he
was going to Emira to work.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

rXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Letterst tes-
= tamentary having been granted to the under
signed, under the last will and testament of
George Gard. late of the Township of Wysox, de-
ceased, all persons indebted to the estate of said
decedent hereby notified to make immediate
payment, and all having claims against said estate
must present the duly authenticated to the
undersigned for settlement. Z d -....
VIM. III. SMITH, Executor.
Towanda, Feb "a. 1SS1-6w
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

We are prepared to print the revised con-
stitution and bylaws for Odd Fellows lodges
on short notice and very low.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

Although - blue " is supposed to be regua-
ton color at the Collegiate Institute, the girls
Yesterday evidenced their sympathy with
Ireland by donnng green decorations.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

j. A. MANyILLE will soon commence the
manufacture of cabinet and parlor organs in
this place. ....
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

For SALE.-A pig and some hens.
. w. S. VINCENT.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

Cloudy with rain; nearly stationary temper
ature.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

DISSOLUTION.- The co-partnership
-/heretofore existing between Charles johnson,
n. M. Eichelberger and Peter Mcintyre, under the
firm name of the " johnson Manufacturing Compa-
N.Y." is this day Dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Peter Mcintyre retiring from the firm. The liabh-
ties of said firm will.be paid by Charles johnson
and n. M. Echelberger and all notes and accounts
due said firm will be paid to them. ygT. )r.
Towanda, Pa, March u, 1881.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

j. A. MANvILLE will remove his music
store to Col. MEANS' block. +
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- XECUTRIX'S NOTICE. :

EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE. - Letters
l. testamentary having been granted to the un-
dersigned, executrix of the estate of Ethan B.
Moore late of Ulster, deceased, all persons indebted
to the estate of said decedent hereby notified to
make immediate payment and all having claims
against said estate must present the same duly au-
thenticated to the undersigned for settlement.
p ..u.s... LOUISA MOORE, Executrix.
Ulster, Feb. "a, 1881. -. I...,
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-03-18

The bridge suit is making slow progress al
Wellsboro. "a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
A FUNERAL SENSATION.

An exciting event lately occurred at a
funeral in Pittsburg a few days ago. 1t
was the funeral of Robert j. Smith, which
was held in the Trinity Methodist church
of that city He had been divorced from
his wife for six months on account of her
unfaithfulness, which is said to have been
the cause of his death. Since their separ-
alton the wife has been an inmate of a
house of i1l-fame. Yesterday, when the
lid of the coffin was unclosed to allow the
friends to look at the face of the dead fol
the last time, his wife, who was in the
church, moved frantically toward the .cof-
fin. and was within few feet of it when
a brother of the deceased threw his arms
over the glass and prevented her from
looking in. The woman made desperate
effort to get to the coffin, screaming:
''Oh, my God; must see my husband
I viii see him in spite of your
The mother of the dead man ordered
the woman away, and the sister shouted:
You ruined my brother and you car
not look at him!"
The widest commotion ensued in the
church, but finally quiet was restored anc
the funeral proceeded to the cemetery
where another scene occurred The wife
with streaming eyes begged to see her hus
band, but her request was refused, ant
while she was carried from the cemeter,
her cries were heart-rending.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
RIDDLEBERGER LEFT.

NEW YORK, June 3.-The Richmond
Posts special says: The readjusters are in
a rather sour temper this morning. The
harmony movement in interest of Riddle
berger last night was badly managed and
has an opposite effect. The haste and dis
engenerous speech of Riddleberger hurt his
cause and may defeat him. Wise with
drew with Malone to-day and in ballot
that followed, Riddleberger received very
few votes.
The vote on the third ballot was as fol
lows: Cameron 291, Massey 257, Grover
104, Wise S8.
Riddleberger thanked those who had sup
ported him before this ballot and said it was
understood that he was not candidate,
and he asked nothing of his friends.
A resolution was adopted amid great ex-
citement, to drop the lowest candidate al
each ballot and that he shall not be nomi
mated until one ballot has intervened, Gro
ney's friends obtained leave to withdraw
for consultation, and recess was taken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
GARRULOus GRANT.

NEW YORK, June 8 The Times New
Orleans special says:
General Grant is greatly irritated over
the Conkling affair, and eagerly reads all
the dispatches. He says Conkling has been
shamefully treated and should be reelected
to the senate. He thinks the newspaper
abuse of Conkling is instigated by white
house influence, but not by Garfield. He
reaff1rms his letter to Senator Jones, of Ne
vada, but will take no hand in the fight.
He pronounces untrue General Young's
statement of his connection with the Uni
ted States National bank and the Marine
bank, and says there is no truth in the
story about his lost jewelry. His mission
to Mexico was also highly successful. He
got the concessions he wanted, the only OPP
position being from rival subsidized rail
roads. General Grant will go to St. Louis,
Galena and Chicago after leaving here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03

ed and reloaded without being rehghted
and saves vast amount of time and
matches and vexation of spirit. This in
ventor calculates that the average smoker
fills his pipe twelve times day, averaging
six minutes each time-causing a loss of
seyentytwo minutes per day, or eight
hours and twenty-four minutes per week,
or eighteen days, four hours and forty
eight minutes per year. At this rate
person who smokes for fifty years viii
waste nearly three of them in loading and
unloading his pipe. The inventor esti-
mates the number of pipe smokers in this
country at /, ,0O0, 900, and that each pipe
lighting requires an average expenditure of
fourteen matches-which is equal to the
destruction Of Sc, $40, 900, 900 matches per
annum.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
TAFFY-

WASHINGTON, June 3.-General Sheridan
announces the resignation of Lieut.. Col.
Grant in general order in which he says:
The resignation of Lt--Col. Frederick D.
Grant, aid de camp, of his position as aid
upon the staff of the lieutenant general to
date June 1st, 1881, is hereby accepted. In
parting with Lt.-Col. Grant after service
upon his staff for more than eight years,
the lieutenant general thanks him for his
good soldierly qualities shown by him dur
ing that period, and earnestly wishes him
every success in the future"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
AN IRISH OVATION.

DUBLIN, June 3.-Arch Bishop Croke
has returned to Thurles, county 1ipperary,
after delivering series of speeches on the
land question, which opposition journals
assert would have led to his arrest if he
had been other than Catholic bishop On
his return to Thurles he was met two miles
from town by a band of musicians and
5000 people with flags and banners bear
ing patriotic Irish inscriptions. He was
brought in the procession to the Archie
Episcopal palace The people were with
difficulty restrained from taking the horses
out of the carriage and drawing it them
Snlvpc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
Woman,s Wisdom.

She insists that it is of more Importance
that her family shall be kept in full health
than that she should have all the fashion
able dresses and styles of the times. She
therefore sees to it that each member of
the family is supplied with enough Hop
Bitters, at the first appearance of any
symptoms of i'll health, to prevent fit of
sickness, with its attendant expense, care
and anxiety All women should exercise
their wisdom in this way.-Ed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
Mr Marwood. the EneIish execution

Mr. Marwood, the English executioner.
was recently distinguished visitor at the
house of commons, where he went to see
the home secretary. After the interview
he retired to the strangers dining room,
where rope was displayed and cards dis
tributed bearing the name and occupation
of the distinguished visitor.
The place of honor in this years Paris
Salon has been given to Lord Ronald Cow
ers colossal monument to Shakespeare.
The bust of the poet appears being crown
ed by the figure of Tragedy, while that of
Comedy kneels in an attitude of alteration
offering flowers. On the lower tiers are
four life size figures. Hamlet, represent
ing philosophy; Lady Macbeth. Tragedy
Henry v, History and Falstaff. Comedy
Separating each are boldly conceived scrolls
with emblematical flowers and garlands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
FOREIGN.

LONDON, June 3.-A telegram from
Athenry County, Galway. states the re-
ported shooting of son of Lord Dunsan-
die, is unfounded
An Anglo French commission to nego-
tiate new commercial treaty, after several
meetings adjourned to allow the French
Commissioners to return to Paris to consult
the government on questions of principle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
The Kew to Health.

Have you found the key to perfect
health and strength? 1t is Kidney Wort,
the only remedy that overcomes at once
the inaction of the kidneys and bowels. 1t
purifies the blood by cleansing the system
of foul humors and by giving strength to
the liver, kidneys, and bowels to perform
their regular functions. See displayed ad-
vertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
MALTBY HOUSE

BALTIMORE ,............. MD.
The s'MALTBY,' is the only Hotel In Baltimore
conducted on both the
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.
And the only Hotel in the City at popular prices,
possessing all the modern improvements including
FIRST CLASS PASSENGER ELEVATOR,
which will be in constant operation, making all
parts of the house equally desirable and easy of
access. Its location, in the commercial ce tire of
the city commends it alike to the Commercial
Traveller the Tourist and Business generally.
RATES-S2 % and 81 90 per Day on the american
Plan. and 81 90 to So 90 on the EuropeAn.
eYLib beral d. duction to the Clergy.
3!dtf q. r. HOGAN, Proprietor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
IOWA ITEMS,

CHICAGO, June 3.-The Eoening Jour
MATS Des Moines special: Losses to Iowa
farmers this year from poor seed will
amount to two million dollars
Monticello, Iowa, special says: Jas.
Hogan, Wednesday night, shot his divorc-
ed wife six times, inflicting injuries which
are likely to prove fatal, and then with one
shot killed himself She had obtained a
divorce because he was bigamist and he
had threatened to kill her because she re-
fused to remarry him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
coNEY IsLAND r. r. SUIT.

New YORK, June 3.-The supreme court
chambers were crowded to-day to hear the
argument on the motion for an order dis
solving the Manhattan Railroad company.
Suit is brought by the attorney general,
who seeks to have a receiver appointed,
claiming that the company forfeited its
franchises in assuming the leases of the
other two roads, and in not complying
with its charter Roscoe Conkling is one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
RECUsANT IRISHMEN.

LONDON, June 3.-In the house of com
mons during the time of putting questions
to Minister Thomas, P. O'Connor was call
ed to order for using the word ''menda-
cious" O'Kelly, home rule member, there
upon applied the epithets ''calumnious
and lying" to several members of the
house, and his suspension for the remain
der of the sitting was moved by Gladstone
and carried, 188 to IA. OKelly then with
drew Quietly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
DOYLE DENIES.

CHICAGO, June 3.-Jas. B. Doyle testi-
fed in his own behalf to-day in an off hand
way, showing that he had been farmer in
Bradford, Ills, for thirty years and had
been a merchant and stock raiser, owning
from 400 to 700 acres in Illinois, Colorado
and Kansas. He had had business rela-
tions and ventures with Brockway, the
forger and counterfeiter, but had known
him only as Spencer and in the capacity
of an honorable man of business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-03
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3.-A local
freight train, consisting of the locomotive
and five cars, went through the bridge at
Sunbury, on the Columbus s. Mount Yer
non railway last evening. The fall was AZ
feet Samuel Martin had one leg torn off
and Engineer Thomas Wilson was fatally
iniurad