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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
The Tuscan Peasant.

In Tuscany You will often find peas
ants whose families have been on the
same farm for two or three hundred
years. They talk OF themselves as
gente (the Roman gens) of the pad
rome (landlord), and take an affection
ate interest in him and his family.
But the Tuscan peasant is thorough
conservative; he has not yet grasped
the changes brought about by rail-
roads, steamboats, and international
communication. He bankers after q
large extent of land on which to grow
wheat enough to provide bread for the
whole year, and is inclined to regard
other crops as accessories.
With the actual low price Of corn
this does not suit the owner, particu-
larly as it is customary in Tuscany to
grow wheat two years running on the
same land, with little or no manure.
So soon as the corn is carried (early
in JULY the stubble is plowed up, and
maize or millet is grown for early
autumn cutting as green fodder. The
yield of wheat is of course wretched,
from six to thirteen fold, and en-
lightened proprietors who possess the
requisite capital are dividing their
larger farms and building the neces-
sary farmhouses. -Macmillan's Maga-
zine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
KEEPING POTATOES ASSORTED.

Potatoes that are piled in cellars
need pretty close looking after in
winter. Sometimes the danger is from
'rost, but it is much more often due
20 too warm atmosphere. There is
rapid exhaustion of the vigor of pota-
:oes kept for seed by having the eyes
push forth pale or white shoots, rs
hey will when kept in the warmth
md darkness of large bin. If frost
,an be kept out the seed potatoes
should be thickly spread on floors
where the sun can shine upon them.
This cannot be done in the cellar,
out toward spring seed potatoes should
be kept in upper rooms, and the tenn
perature be regulated by thermome-
ter and small stove. Boston Guilt
vator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20

in the death of n colony, while bees in
old rickety ones, split from top to
bottom, come out in splendid con6i-
ton.
To avoid damage in this line, in
cline the hives to the fronts that the
moisture will run out as soon as
melted Do not allow it to close up
the entrance. Where bees are winter
ing in the cellar sweep up and remove
all dead ones, 80 that the air will not
become tainted, causing uneasiness
among the living. Where restlessness
is apparent look TO the ventilation and
see that the air is changed. If this
does not quiet them, place SNOWFALL
or wet sponge where they can get at
it, as they may be in need of water. -
New England Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
Important Measures Considered by Our
Lawmakera

MONDAY. - Mr.. Fredericks, OF Clinton,
presented bill providing for the erection OF
an equestrian statue OF General Hartranft
on the capitol grounds at Harrisburg 1t
provides for an appropriation OF $4,000. and
that the governor, state treasurer aud audi
tor-general, with representative OF the sur
vivors Of the Flfty-frst regiment Of the Penn
sylvania volunteers, and representative of
each OF the Pennsylvania regiments. which
comprised the division under Hartranits
command at the battle Of 1T. Steadman, shall
constitute commission to procure the statue
and attend TO Its erection.
Other bills presented were; by Mr.. CuI
bertson, Allegheny, appropriating $4,000 to
the Western Pennsylvania humane society;
MIR. Mrckrell, to regulate and establish the
fee to be charged by constaDles in the COM
monwealth; Mr.. French, Washington, per-
mitting religious societies to use the school,
houses In the several school districts OF the
commonwealth after school hours. The bill
regulating the business Of plumbing and gas
fitting ia cities Of the second-eiass passed
second reading.
TuEspAY-In the senate tho bills to repeal
street Improvement laws In Allegheny were
reported favoraby These bills were intro
duced; Hardenberg, Wayne, to authorize
under the corporation act OF 1874 the in
corporation Of a society for the improvement
Of the streets and public places In: any city,
borough or township, their income from real
estate not to exceed S20, ,0g0 Meredith, Arm
strong, authorize the construction Of military
highways In the state. The bill to establish
a superior court at an annual salary OF s7,-
600 eacn, WIS discussed at length an passed
finally.
WEDNESDAY, The three Greater Plttsburg
bills were taken up In the senate this morn
Ing and passed. The bill appropriating $500
for the improvement OF the Del ware and
Schuylkill river channels passed finally, re-
reiving 81 votes for and against All the
Allegheny senators voted for 1t. Mr.. Penrose
introduced the Pennywell local option bill,
known better as the Bishop Foss bill; also
one to provide for the safety of women and
bill providing that the proprietor or manager
of every cotton, silk, woolen or other factory
where emyloyes are paid by the yard cut or
piece, shall supply with each warp a written
or printed ticket containing Specifications
as TO the work to be done anjrate OF oom-
pensation.
wrestling with bills on second reading. Mr..
Compton, OF Crawford, introduced a bill to
provide for the selection OF site aud erec
tion OF a state asylum for the chronic insane
at Titusvile. 1t will be known as the Sec
ond State asylum for the chronic insane Of
Pennsylvania. The bill asks for the appro-
priation OF 1850, 900 to purchase the ground
and start the work.
The house committee on education killed
Senator Osborn's bill requiring school direc-
tors to purchase high-priced pictorial
chart. The measure has passed the senate,
and II 1t had gotten out OF committee an at
tempt would have been made to make 1t a
law.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
The Ind. pendent X. Of I.

dependent X. Of L.. is very enthusiastic over
the prospects Of the new order. He states
that originally the K. OF l.. had $1,000 mem-
bers, two-th' -ds OF whom have Joined the
new order The only districts Of any conse-
quence remaining true to the old organiza-
ton are located in st. Louis, New York and
Brooklyn, The frat general assembly OF the
new X. OF L. will be held in Washington, ID.
c., in January. 1886, at which time 1t will
likely be decided to establish the headquart-
ers In this city. He also states that the pro-
posed action to get possession OF the proper
ty held by the old order was in the hands OF
attorneys and intimated that nothing would be
done In that line for year at least.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
Newsy GleanIngs.

The business outlook Is good.
CHOLERA Is raging in the State OF sIinas
Gereas. Brazil.
SUICIDES in st. Petersburg, Russia, last
year numbered 4i5.
IT Is estimated that is, 900 900 bushels OF
wheat will be fed 10 live stock In England
this year.
IT has practically been decided to hold an
International Mining Exposition In Denver,
Col, In 1896.
THERE are twelve women candidates for
places on the London School Board this year
twelve out OF 1913.
EMPEROR WILLIAM has called meeting Of
the State Council to devise means TO aid the
Prussinn agriculturists.
SILAs p. CARPENTER has Just been elected
Town Treasurer Of Richford, VT, for the
fftieth consecutive year.
The United States revenue cutter Corwin
left San Francisco for Alaskan waters to hunt
for Illicit dealers In whisky
INFLUENZA Is raging with virulence in
London and Berlin. The weil-to-do classes
seem to be the greatest sufferers.
The Rock Island Railroad contributes
$4,000 and free transportation for seeds for
destitute Nebraska and Kansas farmers.
Mon. KHRIMIAS, the Armenian patriarch,
says IL 900 OF his countrymen were butch
cred by the Turks In the Sassoun district.
DENVER, COL, is to have coinage mint.
IT Is reported that the richest gold strike
In the history Of Southern California has
been made about sixty miles east OF Ban
ming.
The gold brick swindle was successfully
worked In Birmingham, Ala, on Mr.. Dob
bins, hard-worklng market gardner, for
$4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
The Japanese Smile.

The Japanese smile is tho most
noticeable thing about the island peo.
pie. The people seem always good.
natured, and smile like their own
stone gods. Once, it is said, the
Buddha and the radiance of his smile
lighted up all the worlds. But voics
came, saying: "It is not real. 1t can.
not last" and the light passed away.
Nevertheless, many gods are carved
with lasting smile upon their stony
features. New York Recorder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
Dissen sions In Cuba.

The Baire band Of rebels In Its last aght at
Los Negros had several OF Its members Killed
and large number wounded. Among the
killed were one major and three other offi-
GERS. la Chambre" reports increasing con-
tidence In the province OF Santiago do Cuba.
The mayor OF Manzanillo reports to the cap
tain-general that on March Estaban Tam
ayo, Belesario Ramarez and Domain Cabal-
lero. the principal instigators aud leaders OF
bands OF insurgents In the Manzanillo dis
tricts. surrendered to the authorities and
their declarations Of allegience have had a
good effect. All reports agree that there are
growing discussions among the rebels. II is
Yarona, father and son, have surrendered.
The troops killed another bandit belonging
TO Malaga's band and captured four horsss.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.


Manure should be frequently re.
moved from the neighborhood of
barns.
The barnyard and its surroundings
should be we'll drained aud free from
standing water and filth.
An old horseman declares that moth
ing will sell as quickly as fat horse.
A poor horse is a slow sale, unless he
is known to have an extraordinary
pedigree.
With reference to the eradication
of the disease in herds already affected
1T is recommended that thorough ex-
animation of the herd be made, using
tuberculin test.
Early breeding, late and continuous
breeding, as we'll as excessive and in
judicious feeding and milking are all
frequent predisposing causes. and
should be avoided.
Those who profess to know predict
that pork will be high this year,
Whether it will or not, the pigs can
be made to utilize many waste SUBJ
stances that are of no value except as
food for them.
Allow no strange animal to come in
contact with the herd without first
making sure by tubercullne test (whish
is now recognized to be the only prac-
tical method of diagnosis) that they
are free from disease.
When the snow melts the farm is in
a sloppy. disagreeable condition.
Drains or openings should be shov-
eled out, if possible, and the water
carried away from the barn and the
stables us soon rs it will flow.
The sheep is not as hardy us may be
supposed. Its wool is given as pro.
lection, but wool will not keep the
rain from chilling the sheep. They
should be sheltered and given straw
for bedding, which will also keep them
clean.
Boys who have not the peculiar
qualifications requisite for successful
farming should not be urged to stay
on the farm simply because they were
raised there. Tho farmer needs spec.
ial qualifications just as much as men
of other callings.
All animals found diseased should
be slaughtered aud the remaining an.
imals retested at intervals. The
thorough disinfection and renovation
of all infected barns is imperative and
good drainage, light and ventilation
should be secured.
Warming milk in the winter to d
temperature of 100 to 130 degrees
makes the cream rise more quickly,
churn more easily and improves the
quality OF the butter. If the milk is
heated too much the butter will be
soft as it is in summer and the quality
J will also be impaired
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
Dogs and Their Legal Rights.

An English Judge recently fined o
dog-fancier S25 for cropping bull
terriers ears. He held that the GUS
tom was criminal one, nor could he
be moved from his determination to
discourage the extirpation of outlying
bits of animal anatomy even by the
ingenious argument advanced in de.
fense of the extirpator that If man
didn't cut off a bull-terrier's ears,
some other bull-terrier might bite
them off in wholly careless and un-
scientific way. The learned Judge, it
is reported, made answer that sit is
better to let the dog take the chance
of having his ears bitten Off by q
brother dog, with chance Of a bite
on his own account, than to expose
him to the certainty of having them
amputated by dog-fancier, without
a chance of returning the compli-
ment"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
BEES DURING cHANGEABLE WINTER
WEATHER.

In many localities the weather has
been very cold. Bees, like all animals,
throw off moisture in their breath,
During freezing weather this congeals
and surrounds the cluster with ice, if
there is imperfect ventilation. No
harm may result until a thaw occurs,
for bees can endure cold when dry.
II thaw is followed by freeze, the
bees will usually be killed. Close, we'll
fitting hives have thus often resulted
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
HAYWARD Sentancad.

Harry T. Hayward, convicted OF the mur-
Ter OF Catherine Cling, has three months to
I've. Sentenre was passed on him by Judge
seagrave Smith after motion for an arrest
II sentence had been denied.
"The sentence OF this court" the Judge
lid. sis that you be taken to the Hennepin
all, and there confined until, after period
" three months. time bs fixed by the gov
rnor OF this state. you be taken to the place
u execution and hanged by the neck until
sou are dead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
nR1aHr SIDE or sHEEr HrspANpRY.

BRIGHT SIDE OF SHEEP HUsDANDRY.
The bright side of sheep husbandry
is emphasized by Frederick Chambers
one of the most progressive of eastern
sheep men. He claims that although
wool has dropped from 40 cents to
less than Is cents per pound, sheep,
(includng mutton and mnnure) have
paid better than any other branch of
agriculture except the dairy. Even
at present prices wool pays better than
wheat, and the decline in prices OF
what the wool grower has to buy is as
great or greater than the drop in wool
vlluue. He believes that dairying is
likely to be overdone, that the rush to
quit sheep husbandry is n mistake, and
that we shall never attain full degree
of agricultural success until the waste
places are made glad with sheep. "As
with other products, low price has
come to stay, but faith in the sheep
business should not waver. ."-Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
Race Riot.

The levee along the river front at New
Orleans was the scene OF terrible rioting.
Three negroes and two white men were shot
dead. Two wounded negroes jumped into the
river and are believed to be drowned, Seven
men were badly wounded and two OF them
are likely to die. Others received slight
wounds. The riot was the result OF the long
CONFLICT between the white union laborers on
the levee and non-union colored men brought
to the city by the ship owners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20
Nc Shirt Ralaasad.

that Indians No Shirt and Little Chief, arrest
ed on the Umatila agency, and for who's
safekeeping the Indian agent asked Unitet
States troops, have been released and that ne
further trouble will follow. 1t Is expectes
that No Shirt and Little Chief will visit
Washington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20

Salt Lake, Utah, Is rejoicing over the ar
rival OF natural gas, which has been piped
from the wells, IA miles distant.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20

Nicholas Bodwin. aged II, shot aud killed
nls iatner at Minneapolis, as u result Of .
quarrel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20

Much more might he printed about Andrew
Bee, one Of the csptors' OF JEFF Davis, who
died lately. Besenlisted August 2S, 1862, in
Company l.. 4th Michigan Cavalry, COM
manded by Colonel d. Il Britchard, Of AL.
legan and he participated in all its cam paigns
and marches, and battles until tho discharge
Of the regiment at Edgeneld, July IS, 1865.
In THE Evening Tribune" VI Ell Paso, Tex,
Q! February 10, 1883, Z. p. Lowe pays the
following tribute TO Andrew Bee:
ANDREW Bee. Of Company L, was the FIRST
man to recognize Jen Davis a. be emerged
from the tent wearing his proper clothes and
. waterproof cloak. The shawl, II on, must
have been removed In jiffy. Al the moment
OF capture Jeff Davis said: Haven't you
better manners than intruding on the privacy
Of lsdiesT To this Andrew Bee replied:
Well give you time to dress
"When he got outside the tent Mrs. Davis
held tin bucket In her hand for him to get
some water; but MIR. Bee said: mo, you
can't; you're Jefi Davis, to which he answer
ed; Boys. you've got me-"
A few years after the war closed Andrew
located on farm In Mississippi. but not max
return to Michigan, with but little money in
his pocket. While passing through plea
SAINT little town he met Davis, who, immudia-
tsly recognizing him, invited him to his
home, and learning his circumstances. gave
him slo and an invitation to call any time he
should be 10 town.
At the time OF Jefrs capture Andrew
got pair Of gold spectacles, which have since
been lost
In September, 1880, Bee came to Martin, OF
which place he had been an honored citizen
till his death. He lived with his daughter,
Anna In humble circumstances on two and
one-hslf acres OF ground.
The funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Thomas Monteith, under the auspices OF
c. b. Whesler Post, Of Martin. The pail
bearers were old comrades OF Company L
4ih Michigan Cavalry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-20

Since the beginning OF the civil war the to-
tai psnstcn, paid to soldiers have amounted
to 81 ,727 ,0O0,0o0 THIS is q large sum. but II
Is $500, ,000 less than the amount paid as
Rochester Post express puts 1t, "Ths men
who loaned themselves to the Government
got less than those who merely lent money,
aud tho latter get tneir money again" OF
tho two kinds Of service. that which the soldier
gave WAS far the greater. Let their be no
more complaint about soldiers pensiohs.
They are essentially unpatriotic. American
Cultivator.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-05
LET Us BE. THANKFUL.

In accordance with time honored GUS
tom President Cleveland has issued a
proclamation setting forth Thursday,
Nov. % as a day of Thanksgiving.
This day is one which the people of
this great country cannot observe too
devoutedly and the president 'ssprocla-
nation should be read and pondered
over by every lover OF our glorions
country. 1t re ads as follows:
1.-The constant goodness and forebear-
of the Almighty God which has been
vouchsafed the American people during
the year just passed call for their sincere
acknowledgement of devout gratitude.
To the end therefore, that we may with
thankful hearts unite in extolling the
loving care of our Heavenly Father, 1,
Grover Cleveland, president of the
United States, do hereby appoint and
set apart Thursday, the 2Sth day of
the present month, of November, as
day of thanksgiving and prayer, to be
kept and observed by all our people.
On that day let us forego our usual oc-
cupations, and in our accustomed places
worship and join in rendering thanks to
the giver of every good and perfect gift,
for the bounteous returns that have re-
warded our labors in the fields and in
the busy marts of trade; for the peace
and order that prevailed throughout the
land; for cur protection from pestilence
and dire calamity, and for other bless
ings that have been showered upon us
from open hands, and with our thanks
giving let us humbly beseech the Lord
to so incline our people unto Him that
He will not leave US or forsake us as a
nation, but will continue to bless US
with >his mercy and protecting care,
guiding us in the path of national pros
perity and happiness, endowing us with
rectitude and virtue, and keeping alive
within US patriotic love for the tree in
stitutions which have been given us as
our national heritage and let US also on
the day of our thanksgiving especially
remember the poor and the needy, and
by deeds of charity let US show our
gratitude"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-05

There is nothing that helps a city,
county or state like getting out of debt
and keeping out. The decrease in
Wasco's debt for the past six months is
attracting attention from abroad, as the
following from the Oregonian shows: !:
"Wasco county joins in the general I'M
provenent of fiscal administration. AS
compared with the statement published
last March, the semi-annual statement
shows decrease in the county's debt of
over $4,000. County warrants are now
selling at a premium. This sort of
work makes the best kind of immigra-
ton agency.''
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-05
TUESDAY, - NOVEMBER 5, Is
TODAYS ELECTIONS.

The American people are voting to-
day. Throughout the eastern portion OF
the country, and in some western states,
the great battle is being waged, the re-
suit of which cannot but have great
effect upon the presidential contest OF
1895. Maryland and Kentucky are the
states where the greatest interest Is CEN
tered, because these states, generally SO
reliable for democratic majorities, are
expected to overthrow the long-con-
tinued order of things, and hopes are
held that the republicans may triumph
in both of them. In Massachusetts the
citizens will vote for governor and
complete state ticket. In New York
the voting is confined to ballots for sec
retary of state, attorney-general,t treas
urer and Judges for the supreme courts.
New Jersey will elect a governor, six
members of the senate and the entire
assembly of sixty members. Pennsyl-
vauia has an off year. In Maryland the
future of Arthur P. German, for years
the political boss of the state, and one
of the most skilled manipulators, de-
pends upon the result of today's vote.
The people of Kentucky will elect state
officers, one-half the senate and an en-
tire house of representatives. The in
coming legislature will elect a successor
to Senator Black burn. In Mississippi
state, county and municipal officers,
from governor to constable, are to be
elected.
The election in the state of Ohio
is one of the most important. State
officers and legislature are to be
elected, while the majorIties will have
an effect in determining the presidential
nomination next year. The Utah cleo
ton will be the first ever held for stats
officers and two United States senators
depend upon the result. Elections
though not so important ones, will b
held in Iowa, Kaneas, Nebraska anC
Virginia. While the situation is no
certain enough to prophesy results, tn
republicans are confident of success il
those states where republican victory
possible. The majorities cannot be ex
pected to be as large as those of a yea
ago, but the decrease should not b
great. Should any increase in republi
can majorities be found it will not b
worth while for the democrats to nom
mate a presidential ticket in '96.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-05

other, running from the officials in one
place into the arms OF officers in another,
Corbett and Fitzsimmons and their
crowd of hangers-on have scattered and
gone. And Fitzsimmons-on whom but
short while ago the eyes Of the world
we're focused-was compelled to give a
sparring expedition in order to raise
funds sufficient to enable him leaving
Hot Springs. There being no farther
use for these distinguished gentlemen in
the pugilistic arena, they will have to
90 TO New York and enter politics.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-05

The death of Eugene Field, which oc-
Cured yesterday in Chicago, removes
from the field of literature fascinating
figure. His wit was of the purest kind,
while he possessed a power of pathetic
writing which rivalled the best produc-
tions of James Whitcomb Riley. He
was in the prime of life, and had before
him years of usefulness to the thousands
to whom his writings brought good
cheer. His death at the age of 40
strengthens the force of the cft-quoted
saying that death loves a shining
markn