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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
Poor Richards Proverbs.
4 hungry ass eats any straw.

n luhSlJ euoo SeooS eeAA y SoA'""'
An idle man is the devil bolster.
An old OK makes straight furrow.
Snarling ours never want for sore
ears. .....
A CALLED horse does not care to be
curried.
Large trees give more shade than
fruit.
It's bad combing where there's nc
hair.
Bashfulness is of no use to the
needy.
Counsel after action is like rain
after harvest.
He who peeps through hole will
discover his dole.
The eyes believe themselves; the
ears, other people.
When the jest is at its best, its just
as well to let it rest.
One man drives in the nail, and
another hangs his hat on it.
If fools were to eat no bread, corn
would be cheap.
A threatened man lives longer than
one that is hanged.
The most disorderly students make
the most pious preachers.
Thousands drink themselves the to
death before one deis of Thirst.
The beast that goes well is never
without some one to try his PAGES.
He who builds on the public way
must let the people have their way.
That usuTy's sin some hold but
take for granted they've 10 gold.
Philosophy is a good horse in the
stable, but an aTTant Jade on a jour
nev.
Fine, floods and troublesome wife
are enough 70 DIVE a man out Of
bis life,
The eve Of the master makes the
horse tat, and that Ct the mistress tie
chambers neat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
Foreign.

q THE ravages of the cholera in Egypt
are spreading to an alarming degree.
At Cairo, between the hours OF a. m.
and 6 %. m. of July %, there were 4Sl
deaths from the disease. There were
in the same period thirty-three at Man,
sourah, ninety-three at Shirbin, and
over $50 deaths in other Egyptian
towns. All efforts to confine the plague
have so far proved unavailing. All
business and agriculture are suspended.
The Sanitary Commission has decided
that all passengers must undergo
medical examination before leaving
Egypt. The disease is very sudden IN
it's effects. People frequently fall dead
in the streets. The epidemic is spread
ing northward as well as southwark.
Europeans at Alexandria have made
the unpleasant discovery that the
drinking water canal connects IN the
cemetery with the place where corpses
are washed. e
IwAKURA, q statesman as celebrated
in Japan as is CASTELAR, in Spain, and
nearly as well known by reputation to
American newspaper readers, died re-
Gently at Kioto, Japan. He was sent
by the Mikado in 1872 to visit the
Western powers Of the earth, and head
ed q distinguished delegation OF his
countrymen. 1t was through the nat
ural .attractiveness of so learned, patri-
otto, and polished gentleman as Iva
kura that the people of this country
first came to regard the Japanese as
nation worthy of the friendship OF the
New World. . The American rifle
team were beaten by the British team
in the great international long-range
shooting match at Wimbledon. The
aggregate score of all the ranges at the
close stood: British, 1861 points;
Americans, 1906, the British being As
points ahead. . The Irish rifemen
won the Elcho shield, making 1,GOO
against 1859 by the Scotch team and
1864 by the Englishmen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
NEWS IN BRIEF.
s;Outll.

Four HUNDRED AND FIFTY employees
of the Birmingham (Ala.) rolliag-mills
struck against reduction OF their
wages, and also induced the puddlers
at the Brierfield Iron Works to strike
Ex-Gov. THOMAS SWAMI, of Mary
land, died at his estate, near Leesburg,
Va. The Governor was q Representa-
tive from Baltimore in the Forty-third,
Forty fourth and Forty fifth Congress
es, and during the latter was Chairman
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
He was at one time President OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

warrant. Volley after volley OF shots
were heard in the direction OF Chat-
wins mill, and the crowd which fol-
lowed the lynchers, after some search
found the dead body of the victim IN
the river, Just below the bridge, riddled
with bullets, and the marks OF a rope
upon his neck. The suppoosition Is
that he was thrown from the bridge
and nj tho same time shot"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

BIRoS HENRY DE WORKS : ga. /. - :
Jew, VI. p. for Greeawlc,h' Al y.., -
is understood, of a social ana {
Of royal recognition
-GonsgIes Inquire: Ut. Hvhisi
of Belmont. saws he has com Oh All
will make thirty bushels Per -. ----ss1,.,if
from time Of planting until Il
II had 10 rain. =
He who is always dnnki-s ~.
stufinr viHin time become
amufin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09
She Thought the Doctor Ought TO Know

A little Oil City girl was taken sick,
and her parents called a doctor whom
she did not like.
care you sick, Gracie?" asked the
NJ. D., as he bent over his little pa
tent.
The little lady looked at him a mo-
ment in the utmost disdain, and then,
in tone of the deepest sarcasm, re-
piled, as she turned her face from
him:
"Well, l should think YOU ought to
know. Do you suppose l am lying
here IN bedand taking your horrid old
medicine for the fun OF it?-
The doctor wilted.
He IS young enough whohas health,
and be Tch enough who has no debts.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-08-09

THa>E 70 be feared are not those
uLo liSTa;e, Int those who cOueede.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-19

assume his chothes and return as he. You
will then cut the throat of this de Launey,
search his room for his money, and if you
do your work properly you will not be sus-
pected. The inspiration has come to me
through the extraordinary resemblance you
bear to the valet"
fool that was. M. Sonteau, my master,
killed the wallet with the blow of an iron
rod, and stripping his body of coat, vest,
shoes and necktie, we carried it into the wine
vault beneath the chateau, and threw it into
an empty port wine cask. Then / put on
the dead Wallets clothes, mounted his horse
and rode back. / entered the bankers
room. He was asleep in an easy chair, with
his feet toward the open fire. On the table
was his dressing-case and the package Of
bank bills. l canght him by the hair, and
with one blow of the knife, ended his life.
81 took the money and his watch and
charm and crept out of the room, carefully
closing the door, and then went to my room.
When my master came in an hour since to
give in his statement, l gave him, unper-
ceived, the package. The watch is up
stairs, hidden between the mattresses of my
bed.
"Monsieur, that is ALL"
An hour later, M. de Sonteau was arrest
ed. He was afterWard tried at Chalons,
found guilty on the evidence of his accom-
plice, and expiated his crime upon the
guillotine April 10, following. Cherin suf-
fered the same eXpiation five days later.
Both the echateau and the inn of "Les Trols
Canards" are now in ruins.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-19
Selettea goetrg*
THE BOTTOM DRAWER.

In the best chamber of the house,
Shut up in dim, uncertain light,
There stood an antique chest Of drawers,
Of foreign wood, with brasses bright.
One morn woman frail and gray
Stepp'd totteringl ly across the floor
"Let in said she, "the light of day
Then, Jean, unlock the bottom drawer!
The girl, in all youths loveliness,
Knelt down with eager, curious face;
Perchance she dreamt of Indian silks,
Of jewels, and of rare old lace.
But when the summer sunshine fell
Upon the treasures boarded there,
The tears rushed to her tender eyes,
Her heart was solemn as prayer.
III.
Dear grandmamma y shesoftly sigh'd,
Lifting withered rose and palm;
But on the elder face was naught
But sweet content and peaceful calm.
Leaning upon her staff, she gazed
Upon baby's half-worn shoe;
4 little frock of finest lawn;
\ hat with tiny bows of blue
".
A ball, made fifty years ago;
A little glove a tasserd cap;
A half-done long division sum;
Someschool books fastened with strap.
She touch'd them all with trembling lips
"How much" she said, ''the heart can bear
All, Jean! I thought that should die
The dav that first 1 laid them there.
v.
"But now it seems so good to know
That all throughout these weary years
Their hearts have been untouched by grief,
Their eyes have been unstained by tears.
Dear Jean, we see with clearer sight,
When earthly love is almost DER;
Those children wait me in the skies,
For whom lock d that sacred drawer
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-19

in the spring of 1S47. They were trying
times. All our early vegetables were burn
ed up, but our wheat, which had been plan
ted in limited quantities, was still left us.
We had all our hopes centered in that, and
when it was about half grown millions of
crickets made their appearance and COM
menced work Of devastation on our fields.
We had about given up in despair, when
one morning we were astonished to see a
large number ofstrange birds settling down
upon our fields and commencing a war of
determination on the crickets; and they
never left until the last one had been de-
stroyed. They saved our lives and that is
why we protect them."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-19

NAVAL CADETS OF 1SSl.-The cadet engi-
neers of the class of 1881, who have been
notified of their dismissal from the navy
under the provisions of the Act of August
), 1882, have refused to accept the discharge
and years pay rendered with it. 1t will
be remembered that the Court of Claims
decided that this Act had no application
whatever to these young men, while the
secretary of the navy decided l directly to
ed to the department they state that they
feel bound to respect the decision of the
Court, and believe that their discharge is
without authority of law and hence null
and void. They will therefore continue to
report for duty from time to time and sue
for their pay LAS it accrues. 1t is under
stood that willie the secretary is opposed
to the idea that he can be constrained by
the Courts in regard to what he considers
as purely an administrative question, he
will not oppose and will perhaps favor the
restoration of these young men to service
by legislation ut the next session Of Con-
HrCSS.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

Tobacco is al important product 81
Pennsylvania The yield last Year vas
2s,7Jo.0c0 pounds, yslned at %. 200.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15
biting Horsas.

Horses have been successfully cured OF
tins vice by putting piece OF hard wood
an inch and half square in the animals
mouth. about the same length as an ordi-
nary snaiiie bit. II may be fastened by q
thong Of leather passed through two holes
in the ends Of the wood, and secured TO the
bride II must be used in addition to the
bit but in no way to impede the working
OF the bit. Rarey adopted this plan with
the zebra in the Zoo. which was terrible
brute at biting Mr. Rarey succeeded,
however. in tanning and training him TO
harness, aud drove him through the streets
of London. Animals with this vice should
be treated kindly in the stable, and not
abused with pitchfork handles, whips, etc.
An apple, crust Of bread. apiece OF beet,
etc, and kind pat, but firm. wstchful
hand aud eye, with the use OF the above
Wooden bit, will cure the most inveterate
bitter The fact that he cannot shut his
mouth or grip anything soon draw upon
him and then he is conquered. : TORONTO
Globe.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

Bones FOR Fowls. Poultry breeders
do not seem to appreciate the great value
Of bones for their fowls, and but limited
few ever make use of them for this purpose.
No matter whether the birds are confined
or not they are sure to be benefited by o
moderate quantity Of bones, though those
which are kept in close confinement need
them most Nearly every family Of any
size have refuse bones enough from the
kitchen to afford the poultry quite treat
from time TO time, and when this is not
the case, or when the supply runs short,
enough can be procured each week Of the
nearest butcher at very small price, many
butchers being glad TO give them away TO
get rid OF them. These can be crushed by
using large stone and heavy hammer,
though there is now very good and cheap
mill made for the purpose. The bones
crush best when dry, and should be re-
duced to about the size OF q small pea.
They are put in small troughs or boxes.
under cover, where the fowls can eat what
they want and to quit their pleasure.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

A writer in the american Farmer urges
more careful study of pure water, aud
of drinks in general, on the economy Of
animals. The rrivation of water tells
more rapidly on health than abstinence
from food. OF every kind of beverage,
the most ellicacious in assuaging thirst is
water. The quantity Of water required by
an animal varies with the airs temperature
and humidity. A sheep requires least, and
pig most water; horses and cattle come
between. In the case of sheep, much wa
ter thins the blood; they ought never to be
deprived Of water, as many shepherds prac.
tice, nor at the same time allowed TO fully
slack their thirst; the latter observation
applies also to horses. The sheep and
horse are, OF dometic animals. the most
sensitive to impure water For draugbt
animals and sheep, warm drinks are ener-
yating :
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

As awsrning 70 the advocates Of the
free sale Of oIeomargarine We would
instance the butter from Holland, which
for many years in the past stood very
high in tue London market. but which is
now rated very low by reason OF the ex-
tensive sdnlteration with oleomargsrine
oil, which the too thrifty Dutch have
lately been practising. For . long time
Holland has been the largest foreign
customer for American oleomargarine oil.
and We only wish she could be induced TO
purchase our entire manufacture. II is .
great pity 10 reduce the standing and
reputation Of the American dairy BY sucb
questionable methods as are pursued by
the Dutch. -Amerism Ciltiratn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

The subscriber Is sole agent in this sectisn for
the sale OF the above stove. They are safe,
odorlesr convenient, economical. clearly and
durable, baking, boiling. stswing, frying, broil-
ing. tossting, stsaming and every variety Of
cooking. together with heating 1atrons, can be
done on these stoves as well ne on 8 coal or wood
stove. They are luxury in summer or winter
tbat saves it's cost Ia n single eeHson. No family
csp afford h. be without one.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15
Agricultural.



DO We approve Of scraring srcost asks =
friend Of oaz Certainly We do provided
they need IL. aud one can rarely End Al
old tree that does not Aside from the
fac, that the removal Of the old bark scales
SreAhes up a refuge for various insects. IN.
cludiDg the woolly- spbis, the increased
beauty Of the tree repays the trouble.
There are scrapers made for the purpose /:
one OF those has triangular blade. an
other a long blade, With one dat aud an
other slightly concsse edge. An old hoe
Is quite as good tool as any; cut on the
handle to about Is inches. aud do not
grind the blade too sharp, AS cutting im.
plement is not needed - only serspcr
On very old trunk some force may BE-
needed to dotach the scales that are partly
loose, bu, on young trees be careful not 10
wound the healthy bark. The scrapine
may be done now. next month. or later
When there comes n moist. drixxly spell,
20 over the scraped bark with good soft
soap, made thin enough with water 10 APP
ply with brush. Paint over thick coat
Of this soap and leave the rest TO the rains
Later in the season the trees will appear
as II furnished with mahogany trunks. -
Americm 1wicahaTsi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15
am also tole agent iof 'he ceieofa'cu
PARIS RANGE

Paris, Capitol, Royal Cook, Champion and others
Hollow ware, sad irons, nutingirons, Mrs. Potts
irons. plsin and pressed TIN ware, agate wars,
cistsrn pumps, lead pipe POI reclaim iined. wood
pumps, toilet sets, Troy bread pan, sives. wash-
tubs, trays and bowls, patent steam kettles. &C.,
together with other articles too numerous to
mention, all OF whicd ~ill be sold At the lowest
living prices ;csll and examine. All kinda OF GUS
tom work In my line attended to as usual.
sAML. B. YOUNG.
Factor Point, VT, May 18th, 1889. III
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

NyoIIcE this 10 70 give notice that bsys
~ given ny son orlshd D. Andrew bis time
during the renal adsr of bis minority. sHd that
shAll claim none u hIs earnings and sbah pa
10 debts Or his contracting sitter this dAts.
D0RAAN ANDREW,
Arlington, w.. Feb. 21d. lsss. 4iSs
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

MICE AND RAnDrrs may do miscbief.
especially after heavy SHOWS, and trees
should be guarded against their gnawing
teeth. For mice. tramp the snow down
closely around the trees, that they may
not be able TO work under it. Smear the
trunk with blood TO drive away the rab'
bits.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

unll can have employment at home. day time
Viii evening. whole time or spare moments,
tUly In new business never advertised, On,
entirely free from anything Of hum
pug ,.or estchpenSy" nature. The work Is easily
done At home; no p. ddHng or travelling neces-
sIy. Men, Women. Boys and Girls, can essily
earn from SOC 70 ~ al hour, II thsy only know
how and get started right II sent for II once
SAMPLES free that will do 10 com mence WORK
on eend 10c .silser) or four Sc. stamps for
postage and psckins Addrsss piainiy MASON
/ co, Montpelier. VI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-03-15

VITAETED--LADIEs Or YOUNG MEN IN
wv town or country 10 tke light work NJ
ihsir own homes; no eanvAssiDgi good sslary.
Address. uitb stamp. Y. MfLLAkD h CO.. Bos.
ton, Mass. BOZ s15s.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-10
THE VARIOUS KINDS OF GIRLS.

philadelphia Times.
Esteemed contemporaries in different
cities are engaged in a controversy
about the usefulness of the girls. We
observe with extreme qualification that
each esteemed contemporary is proud
of the girls of its particular town.
Each believes its own girls to be far
superior to any other in all that can
make girls what they should be. Each
has undertaken TO set off the particular
value of its particular girls.
Girls, however, are viewed from
vastly different standpoints. Esteemed
contemporaries invite young men to
marry them, some for one quality and
some for another. In Cincinnati We
learn that the young women are val
liable because they paint on china in
Louisville because they paint something
else perhaps the lily in DvslvE~xr
cause they think they understand Emer.
son and know how to bake beans and
pork in molasses; in St. Louis because
they have great and responsible knowl.
edge Of the classics in Chicago be.
cause they wear immense shoes ; in New
York because they know how to dress !;
in Washington because they can't speak
English in New Orleans because they
have black eyes and red lips. and in
other places the girls are set forth on
account Of various other things.
We fear tina, the most of our esteemed
contemporaries have entirely failed to
understand what is necessary to the true
usefulness of a girl. a large foot, a
knowledge Of china painting, or ofpork
and beans, or OF Emerson, do not
constitute drawback. They may even
be very good things in their way. But
the young man who is looking for a
girl to marry will do himself a great
service if he find girl who has given a
little thought to the practical things Of
life; whose knowledge Of the siso1sus
has not so absorbed her that she hasn't
had time to learn how to make a loaf of
bread and broil achop. We can assure
our esteemed contemporaries that there
are great many such girls.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-03-10
A FINE INSTITUTION.

The increased interest in the study of
astronomy that has taken place within
the past few years is simply wonderful.
Formerly only professional astronomer
studied the heavens. Now telescopes Of
every size and description may be seen
pointing from the roofs Of houses and
private obscrvaiorics. Asaconscqucncc
more discoveries have been made during
the period specified than ever before in
the same length OF time. This result is
due TO several causes, As will be shown
hereafter. Among the number of dis.
coveries made by independent workers,
may be noted the following: Mr.
Burnham, of Chicago, with only six
inch telescope, has discovered over one
thousand double stars wholly new TO
science. Mr.. Barnard, OF Nashville,
Tenn, with hvc.inch instrument, has
discovered two comets, both within the
the past year. Prof. Schacberlc, of
Ann Arbor; Mr.. Brooks, of Phelps,
n. Y, and Mr.. Wells. or Albany, have
all made come,ary discoveries of an
important nature. Professor Swift, OF
Rochester, has discovered two intra-
mercurial planets, several new nebulG,
and seven comets, for which he has
been awarded three German medals
and the LeLande prize of the French
Academy OF Sciences. Professor Hall,
Of Washington, is the discoverer of
both of the moons OF Mars, and Prof.
af h., .i,ef,
rent ring oiSa,urn.
or course, many fine private observa.
tories have been erected recently in
various parts of America, among the
number being Prof. Diapers, a, Hast
ings, \. r; Professor Morrison's. 4,
Glasgow. Mo. and Professor Ru,hcr.
ford's, New York. BY FAR the finest
private institution of the kind in the
world, however, is the Warner Obser.
vatory, at Rochester. y. Y, OF which
the above illustration represents the new
and large refrlcting telescope. This in
stumeni is more than twenty two feet
in length, is composed OF sheet steel
and brass, is driven by clock work TO
exactly equal the carih's axial motion.
and mounted in the most modern ard
improved style. |, is capable of magni.
flying 1880 diamcicrS, thus bringing
the moon within ninety miles OF the
earth. The entire cost of the telescope
and the observatory in which it is
mounted exceeds 500, 900. The War
ner Observatory was erected from the
private purse OF Mr.. II. II Warner,
proprietor of the Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure and other remedies. who has also
endowed and furnished il most literally.
In addition thereto he has paid on, sew
eral thousand dollars in prizes for the
discovery Of comets and mc,cors which
has doubtless greatly stimulated the dis
coveries TO which reference has been
made.
There can be but little doub, that
America will take the lead in astronom.
ical discoveries over all other lands as
she has already done in many other
fields. And when it is remembered
how beneficial an effect the study ofthe
heavenly bodies and the countless realms
Of space has upon the human mind it is
certainly cause for great thankfulncSs
that such is the case.