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Year: 1879

Children, who read my lay,
This much / have to say:
Each day, and every day,


Do what Is right
Right things in great and small;
Then, though the sky should fall
Sun, moon and stars and al,


You shall have light
This further would I say:
Be you tempted as you may,
Each day and every day


Speak what is true
True things in great and small,
Then, though the sky should fan,
Sun, moon and stars and all,


Heaven would show through
Figs, as you see and know,
Do not out of thistles grow
And though the blossoms blow


While on the tree,
Grapes, never, never yet
On the limbs of thorns were set;
So, if you good would get,


Good you must be.
Life's journey, through and through,
Speaking what is just and true,
Doing what is right to do


Unto ono and all,
When you work, and whom you play
Each day, and every day
Then peace shall gid your way,


Though the sky should tall.
Year: 1879

It is evident that the earliest use OF
bells in churches was to summon the
congregation; but superstition soon en-
listed them into her service. 1t then
became customary at their conservation
to pray that they might be endowed with
power to drive away devils and dissipate
thunder storms, hail and tempests. In
the opinion of those who originated the
practice, the evil spirits were the cause
of foul weather, and being terrified at
the sanity sounds of the bells, they pre-
cipitately fed. In parish accounts in
the fifteenth century, bread, cheese,
and beer, are charged for the refresh
ment of the ringers during thunder
ings." So late as 1852, the Bishop of
Malta ordered all the church bells to be
rung for an hour to allay gale. After
the discovery had been made of the po-
tency of bells in terrifying spirits, they
were naturally employed in all the mat
ters in which friends were reputed to in
terfere. 1t was the weapon with which
ST. Anthony fought the legion of demons
who tormented him during his long
eremitical life, and in the figures which
were drawn of him during the middle
ages he is represented as carrying a bell
in his hand, or suspended from his staff.
The passing bell, which was formerly
tolled for those who were dying or pass
ing out of the world, as well as the peal
which was rung after their death, grew
out of the belief that devils troubled
the expiring patient, and lay in wait to
afflict the soul at the moment when it
escaped the body, and occasionally even
to battle for it with guardian angels.


The Bishop of Chalons christened q
peal of bells in 1922, and in a sermon
which he delivered on the occasion said /:
The bells placed like sentinels on the
towers watch over us, and turn away
from us the temptations Of the enemy Of
our salvation, as well as storms and tenn
pests. They speak and pray for US in
our troubles; they inform heaven of the
necessity of earth" If this be true,
says a writer, there is more virtue
in the clapper of a bell than in the
tongue of priest"


The first actual fire bell was hung in
the church of Sherborne, England, in
1862. 1t had upon it the following in
scription:


"Lord quench this furious fame;


Arises run, help put out the same"
Year: 1879

The terror that reigns in Russia is
Indicated with graphic force that no
words could increase. During the sums
meT, from the central prison at Moscow,
1O,4 persons have been sent into exile
in Siberia. And yet Nihilism is
unchecked, and continues its work Of
undermining the empire which, with its
condemnation of conspirators by the
thousand, bat makes public confession at
once of its alarm and incapacity to deal
with the situation.
Year: 1879

ly adopted by the constitutional convention,
and ordered telegraphed to the president:
WHEREAS, As bill for the restriction Of
Chinese immigration has passed both houses
OF Congress, therefore in view of the vital i'm
portance OF such restrictive measure TO the
citizens of this State, we, the delegates of the
people, in constitutional convention assem-
bled, do hereby on behalf of ourselves and our
constituents, most respectfully ask the
President Of these United States to approve
such bill
Year: 1879

SUGAR BEETs BETTER CROP THAN PoTA.
ToEs.-To those whose farms are situated
upon the railways, or upon the seacoast, OF
along our navgable rivers, the beet sugar
movement warmly commends itself, and in
our judgment, at the present time, there is
nothing that promises so well for q cash
crop as raising beets for sugar at the prices
offered. Land which is in good condition
for corn should produce from twenty to
thirty tons of sugar beets, something Of
course depending upon the season but in
this respect no crop is exceptional. The
labor of raising an acre of sugar beets is no
greater than that of an acre of corn they
are not so exhausting to the soil, and the
value of the crop promises much better,
beside bringing the ready cash, which corn
will rarely do. AS compared with the
potato crop, the sugar beet has several ad.
vantages. The average yield of potatoes on
the old farms in Maine is probably not over
one hundred bushels to the acre, and the
price varies much from year to year. Last
year they were high, and the farmer who
had q good quantity to sell was fortunate.
For some years previous to that prices had
ruled quite low, the average we think being
less than fifty cents per bcshel, and even
then bringing more than their food value.
Beside what with the rust, the rot and the
beetle, the potato crop is becoming TO be
considered by farmers as quite uncertain.
--Aaine Farmer.
Year: 1879

The caterpillars that make their appear
ance on our fruit-trees, and more particu-
larly those of the apple, are hatched from |
eggs laid by moths the previous July |
These eggs are laid in a cluster of from
three to five hundred, and are attached by
glutinous substance to the small twigs
usually within six or eight inches Of the
end, forming a ring or belt half an inch in
length. These are readily seen by looking
over the trees on a cloudy day, and when
discovered the twigs should be cut oil and
burned, and not thrown upon a brush-pile,
for the eggs will certainly hatch, and ii
green houghs Of the apple or cherry are
convenient, fuil-sized caterpillars will be
the result in q few weeks time.


In the hurry of farm operations, farmers
and others are apt to neglect the destruc-
| ton Of this pest as soon as hatched, which
| in this section occurs about the 18th of
| MAY. Hence, we notice late in June, while
passing through the country, large nests or
cocoons Of caterpill&rs with the limbs to
which they may be attached despoiled of
their foliage. This not only Injuries the
trees, but indicates either shiftlessness or
carelessness on the part of the person in
charge of the premises. As soon as you
discover any indications Of nest, provide
yourself with pole of sufficient length to
reach the top of the trees. upon the end of
which loosely tie wisp of hay. BY brush
ing this over the nest few times, the nest
or web will be destroyed, and most of the
little pests killed.


Another way is to closely wind or nail
to the end OF pole old cloths, making a
ball three or four inches in diameter
saturate it with kerosene oil, and when
lighted hold under each nest for about two
seconds. The burnng-out process should
not be practised when the nests have
become large, as they will burn and smck kt
for half a minute or more, which is like
to destroy the limb.


When the nests have become frml,
established, the removal should be don


with forked stick, or pole with severa
j.. nails driven partly in at the end at differen


angles, that when twisted about in the mes
y will tear it from the limb, when it may b


brought to the ground and the occupant


disposed Of by trampling under foot.


Some persons are at loss to know VIII


the apple-tree or cut-caterpillars are s


much more numerous some seasons than g


others. They no doubt have enemies thG


in many cases lessen their numbers, bu


the one chief cause of their destruction
10 change in the temperature soon aftt


they hatch, and before a nest is formed
e. Cold; windy weather accompanied wit


heavy rains will and does sweep them ol
W of existence some years by the millions.


Once again | say attend to this matter
Ill season, and do not delay until each il
III dividual caterpillar is large enough
We march about the farm. Destroy the nes


before o'clock in the morning or 5 in Il
Up afternoon, when they are all at home.-E
Year: 1879

Shade trees are often planted too near to
our dwellings, and too thickly, so as to
make the house dark, damp and cherries.
Large evergreens are very much out of
place on the sunny side of house, while
they form an appropriate screen and wind.
break along the cold and exposed sides OF
our buildings. Set out trees--it is duty,
but set them out judiciously.
Year: 1879

The Gold Hill Netes recommends the
adoption Of the following style for d
time. just by way of relief from tho
regular stereotyped infections: ..


WHEREAS. Bad whisky; late hours;
and inherent cussedness hate at last
got away with Brother JOHN Smith,
therefore be it


Resoiusd, That in his death this So.
ciety sustGins no loss whatever, but on
the contrary substantial aud timely
relief, for which We should all be thank
full.


RcSolred, That his wife and children
are in big luck, and have hud ample
cause to rejoice that he can n, yer abuse
and disgrace them any more, and the
general public are we'll rid Of n possi-
BILE future subject for tho tar. bucket or
rope:


Resoired, That Divine Providence
never had any thing to do with Brother
Smith, therefore il Is not accountable
for his death, and we. tender our sin
cete congratulations to his wife and
family in this their fortunate relief, and
the blessed opportunity given them for
future happiness and prosperity.
Year: 1879

MEMPHIS special of the 9th says
the Howards sent out only ten nurses
to-day and only four physicians are on
duty. Owing to the decrease of yellow
fever throughout tho city. business is
already picking up and many people
from the country are seen daily in the
streets. Under the recent injunction on
State Board Of Health officials, seed
and lint cotton are coming in freely
and this puts money in circulation.
We are reaching the beginning Of the
end Of the epidemic, at least physicinns
aud others so feel. and this causes our
pent.up people to feel encouraged, and
they speak hopefully.
Year: 1879

In order 10 meet the demand for ex-
change OF foreign gold coin and bullion
for American gold, the Treasurer Of the
United States has further increased the
bullion fund Of the New York assay
ofIico 100000 This is the third
time within month that the bullion
funds have been increased owing to tho
immense arrival Of foreign gold. "
Year: 1879

1r is when'his wife hands him bran
new napkin that has never had the
starch washed out of it, that the newly
married man thinks how much better a
man can clean his face with u yard or
two Of floor oilcloth.
Year: 1879

TnE Washington Star publishes au
interview with Senator Bruce, Chair
man OF the Senate committee TO inves.
tignto tho affairs OF tho Freedman's
Bank, in which the Senator is reported
to have said that inasmuch as he was
the only member Of the committee In
the city at present he felt constrained
to keep paddock on his mouth


'But," said he, "when We do make
our report there will be startling rcvel.
atoms which cannot now speak OF"
Year: 1879

RrcuARD GRANT WHITE says the ex.
preston, lie is going for to go" is
incorrect. Richard is too particular.
We suppose he wouli also object to the
remark. lyon git right up and git right
out and git Aud yet the fellow to
whom 1t was addressed would under
stand it AS quickly as if you were to
sling two pages of grammar at him.
Year: 1879

The north drift 75.foot level has
been advanced for the past week "a
ieet; following n vein OF favorable ledge
matter mixed with veins OF rich ore.
the north winze has been sunk for the
week 6 feet. There has been little or
no change in the vein matter since last
report. The east cross cut at the south
line has been advanced 10 feet:
Year: 1879

The son crosscut is showing moro
quartz as II advanced. The 'water is
aboutthe same rs when last reported.
In the intermediate diff south the ore
is looking we'll aid Is increasing in
thickness as we go south on IL. Tho
upraise 240 feet south continues to
show ore Of n good quality. The north
slopes from the 500 level are produc-
ing good ore. The Ihill is running
steadily on tailings and is doing good
work. E
Year: 1879

If our local agitator would sign
his name to his communications, like
u man, we would ae spared the ne.
cessity, III order to designate him, Of
applying to him such terms as the
community know to be accurately
descriptive OF the man.
Year: 1879

Ho For QulLLYaUrE!-We learn
that the steamer Dispatch will make
one or two trips to the Qulllyhute
river, during the months of June and
July Of the present year. This will
be rare opportunity for those who
may contemplate taking a trip to that
favored section. We will announce
particulars hereafter. In the mean.


time, let those who desire to go there
get themselves IN readiness to do So.
Year: 1879

EFFECT OF oRAToRrCAL MAGIC ON THE CANNY


SCOT MIDLOTHIAN AUDIENCES.


From the London World. Dec. 8, 1871


Developing, after many strange and not q few
startling into fuli-blown and pure
blooded Scochman Mr. Gladstone has visited and has
fairly astounded his longlost and almost forgotten
fellow countrymen. George w., descending on the
Lowand capital in the garb Of the Highland free
booter alarmed his loyal subjects In the North but
the nutter which he caused In their peaceful bosoms
was nothing to the sensation created by Mr. Glad
stones trumphal march across the border and
grand progress through the county Of Midlothian.
Tho right honorable gentleman did not attempt TO
conciiate by the assumption of any outward symbols
of his finally adopted nationality, but presented
himself in the simple and sombre dress reproduced
in Millais' marvellous portrait. and trusted for
success wholly to his powers Of speech
less TO oratorioai display than to the capsc-
ity of clear. precise, comprehensive and forci-
BILE exposition, Of which he is equally . master
The result was that no amazed and overpowered the
most critical and hard headed people In the universe
In facing the liberals Of Midlothian Mr.. Gladstone
undertook no light task 1t was impossible to count
with certainty upon their support beforehand to
regard their approval q foregone conclusion
They declined to accept him either at his own est-
mate or upon other peoples testimony Tho tories
wore coldly contemptuous. The hrst thing done by
the expectant liberals after they had got their
fairly among them was to pack the Music Hall with


frigd audience composed Of the heaviest and most
SOLEMN men OF the party, expressly selected for
their ability to subject the daring candidate for their
sunrages to the most rigid scrutiny. Those sstima-
BILE persons obviously considered themselves AZ
being deputed to perform duty similar to the re-
spohsible function OF sitting IN Judgment upon a.
"trial sermon;" and they comported themselves
with great and impressive gravity. sanguine
musician sssailed them with the strains of q
powerful organ, but they refused to respond
to tho most touching Of patriotic songs and
upon tine entrance Of the orator they intimated In
unmistskHLe manner that he had better not pre-
Year: 1879

The work has been begun on the section OF the
road between Thirty fourth and Forty second Streets


aud is prosecuted between midnight and four o'clock
A. NJ. 1t is expected that in few days marked i'm
provement will be noticeable. The effect Is already
perceptble, according to the testimony OF some who
have watched the work. but any judgment formed
before the job is completed would necessarily be
iInperfect. Z
Year: 1879

Lord, increase our faith, is pro-
per prayer for the disciples Of Jesus.
But where is q warrant for the prayer.
Lord. increase our funds?i Yet the
latter prayer is great deal more COM
mon than the former /. il wise
prayer? Is il safe one.


I, was in Bible class. The lesson
for the day va, The Rich Man and
Lazarus Its discussion wa. after
this sort: Was the rich man lost be-
cause be was rich? No. Was Lazarus
saved b cause lie vas poor? No Is
there any sin ia the fact OF being rich
No. Is there any merit in the fact OF
being poor No Ought we ever TO
pray for riches? The answer to that
question did not come so promptly.
After little. oue said. We'll. that de
pends." Why didn't the other de
pend 2 You were all sorquick 10 say
We oughtn't to pray for poverty; why
arc you less confident Of tue wisdom Of
praying for riches But we might
glorify God with riches" said one.
How do you knox that you couldn't
glorify God with poverty?' We'll.
but we might do good with money"
How by giving it to the needy,
and by aiding good causes" DO You
know Of any needy persons: Do you
know Of any good causes which ought
to receive add "Yesindeed." why
then. don't you ask the Lord TO send
the money directly 10 them! Why
should you want to be the middle man
in this transscti1n? Is tn 1t the way TO
feel and prayf Are you - coun, the
Lord dependent OH your good oflices
for tho supply OF his needy children, or
for the aiding Of the cause. h loves,
Do you now use every drllar be gives
you as a trust to be accounted for TO
him? Would you give away every
added dollar of your income, il yoar re
ceipts were largely increased Or
would you use the greater share Tor
yourself and but small portion for
charities? Is not prayer for riches
always selfish prayer in whatever
phases it may be shaped If you want
to do good with the powers and the
funds already in your possession. Go it
II you want to have Others Helped beyond
your ADiiity. pray INIT the h'i may
come to them Do not condition your
prayer for them on a percentage 10
Yourself of all that God sends for their
relief. Your need Is evidently need
cf more faith, no. of more funds. Is
there not lessen in this truth for those
outside If that Bible class :


He who thinks that ricbes are TO be
desired, to be prayed for, Is in iang,r
Of trusting in riches His peril is
greater than that Of the man wlo al
ready has wealth. They that will be
rich"--they that would be rich, they
that want TO be rich; they that pray t.
be rich fall into temptation and
snare. and into many foolish aud hurt-
full lusts, which drown men IL destruc
tion aud perdition. Who would de-
lberately pray for riches. or even long
for riches, in the face of such warning
Of danger as that?
Year: 1879




Louisville is SOLDERING up after her
big spree, and as-she sits with her
aching head done up in towel and
considers what a figure she has cut
before the country, she ought to feel,
in the words of the penitant at the
mourner's bench, ''like a id lost
sinner" But little while ago she
was holding public meetings to de-
nounce Grants part in the rape of
the Presidency-the massing of
troops about the national capitol
and bringing bayonets to bear upon
the sovereign States of Louisiana,
Florida and South Carolina. Now
she throws open her gates and
shouts herself hOast over the trium-
phal entry of the greatest living
General" }" the pure patriot, and the
one who can bring peace to a dis
tracted country! Is this the same
Grant, who, while keeping perhaps
his own hands clear, permitted the
Belknaps, .the Caseys, the Williams
es and all the great horde of corrupt
Otfice-holders that he had put into
place and power, to prostitute the
public service to personal purposes,
and distinguish the eight years of
his administration as the most cor
rupt in the history of the country I?
Is this the same great General who
permitted his army TO be surprised
at Pittsburg Landing and was saved
from utter destruction by the death
of Johnston and the arrival Of Buell.?
Is this the patriot who had the Leg
iSlature of Louisiana dispersed at
the point of the hayOnet? ? In short,
is this the philosopher who gave
utterance to that almost divine in
vocation "Let us have peace,o and
the orator who thrilled an audience
with that most eloquent of all after
dinner speeches, ~ like your
gravy?" If so, by what Medean
process has he been changed into
what the Louisville orators picture
him? Isn't he, after all, the same
Grant as of old-the man of iron
will, of bulldog. tenacity, and a
mysterious way of holding his
mouth that Is accounted unto him
for great wisdom; the man who is
possessed of the trait of sticking to
his friends, be they honest men or
thieves; the man who has ever been
the enemy of the South, and the
man VINO is bumming around the
country in search of ga strong Gov
ernment" and a third term at its
head? And If this be the Grant
Louisville Is toadying to and show
Year: 1879

lie was man and a thoroughly
sound one who gave the following
to print:


"Always remember no one can
debase you but yourself. SANDER,
satire, falsehood, iniustice-thesc
can never rob you of your manhood.
Men may lie about you, they may
cherish suspicious manifold, they
may denounce you, they may make
your falling the target of their wit
or cruelty; never be alarmed
never swerve an inch from the line
your judgement and conscience have
marked out for sou. They cannot
by all their efforts take away your
knowledge OF yourself, the purity of
your character and the generosity
Of your nature. While these are
left you are in point of fact I'M
harmed"


There Is a volume In this para
graph which all--youth, middle
age, and declining years-may read
and study with profit.
Year: 1879

This periodical has always, by its able and
scholarly discussions of the questions OF the
day as well as by its illustrations-wh
are prepared by the best artists-exerted q
most powerful and beneficial influence upon
the public mind.


The weight Oflts influence Will always be
found on the side of morality, enlightenment,
and refinement.


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