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Year: 1878

tRr Some of the papers that advocate the re
election Of Senator Ingalls,, are taking good
deal of pains to show that Col Phillips, in the
recent canvass, did not make his speeches in
strict accord with the Republican platform
Whether he did or not, he spoke for the Repub-
lican ticket, and cheerfuly went wherever the
State Central Committee assigned him. Bat it
was notorious, duriug the campaign, that In.
gals would not fill the appointments male for
him by the Committee. He We would express q
desire to be given work; but when the Commit
tee would make list of a ppointments for him, he
would sometimes suddenly have business at Wash
ington, and ut other times, instead of going where
he was advertised, he would be found away off in
another part of the State, where n ominating
convention was being held, scheming for the
nomination of an Ingalls, man for the Legisla
ture. His organs have no right TO complain
about Col. Phillips.
Year: 1878

z strong effort is being made to secure
the appointment of the widow of b. b. Gale as
Postmstress of Atchison. 1t is claimed as her
due, and as just recognition Of the services of
her husband. 1t is nothing to us who .uns the
Atchison post Office, and perhaps Mrs. Gale
would do Us well as anybody; but we believe
this is the FIRST time that we ever heard the
claim set up, that because a man managed to
hold some office until he died, his heirs were en-
titled to the Office, as a recognition of his sery-
ices
Year: 1878

E A Southern physician relates that q
blanket used q covering of yellow fever
patient was soaked in tub of boiling water,
and that the water, after becoming cold, was set
out of doors, when a calf drank it, and died soon
after. That is nothing strange. pair of Guth-
rie's socks were washed, and then rinsed in a
tub of cold water. hog drank of the water,
and fell dead on the spot. Yet some people con-
tend that hog is poison proof.
Year: 1878

We know it will pay you to trade with
us. We are enabled to sell cheap, from the fact
that we are constantly represented in the head
markets and with the cash always ready to in.
vest when the bargain is great enough to suit
us; and, having very large outlet for goods,
the lot of Goods is never too large for u.s. if the
price, style and quality is right; hence you see
we are sought out, aud often get advantages
that many merchants do not. No matter how
great bargain we get, is always shared with
our customers, heaee our large business. Take ad-
vantage of our offerings and come early.
Year: 1878

ALASKA General Me Dowell has told
II correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
that "the removal of troops from Alaska
was at his own suggestion, and was done
purely on the grounds Of economy" He
considers the acquisition OF detached terri
tory a dntliment rather than benefit to
our country. especially II region OF so
little value a. Alaska. which is separated
from the state 10y long stretch g danger
Gus SEA, and be thinks That the United
STATE, Government would do wisely to
dispose OF it. even giving it away, if no
purchaser could he found. to some country
that would guarantee The inhabitants the
protection which, under the treaty with
Russia, they have an audoubted right 10
demand OF Us.
Year: 1878

Breathe it forth gently,


Pamper it we'll
Let not the world know it comes
Steaming from He'll
Hide its enormity,


Shield it from harm,
Lest its deiormity


Bring you alarm!
Soft lot your voice be,


Downcast your eye--
So in their tone or glance
None can decry
The unut,crable meanness
That in them roll,
Staining tho clcanness
Of somebody's soul
Be sure that you are not
Forgetlul to say
1t was but rumor


You heard on the way
But yield it with glittering
Fossils of art,
Lest you would be frittering
Some OF its smart.
Shrug up your shoulders
Is something behind
The tale you have whispered,
Which you cannot find?
BE certain to yield it


Thoroughbred glances,
So the hint as you WELD it,
Lose not its chances.
1t is only n heart


A strange pulsing thing,
On which your foul breathing
Its torture can fling
The pure soUI., however,
Beyond earthly grudge.
Is past your endeavor,


And-God be the judge:
Mrs. W. 4. DUcho,o, IN Alta Cdliforn
Year: 1878

tears glistened in her eyes. Seeming in
consistency, but most easily explained.
She and both believe that God called
he1 to this duty, a duty we both regard
as heroic. Grieve we may that we do not
meet, and yet wo rejoice that God has
thus honored her. No selfish feeling
prompts either to falter, nor arc we in
this more unfeeling than the mother who,
with binding tears. bids farewell to her
darling son, called in the service of his
country to the field of danger-with this
difference, that with us it is the higher,
the nobler, the holier duty to God. But
have you ever thought of the struggle
such life involves-its trialsq That to
be fitted for the sphere, tho neophyte
must, in she heyday of youth, when life
is vivid with its most brilliant illusions,
forsake kindred: friends, leave home of
refir ement, perhaps even of luxury-not
for glory, for she hides even her name to
take that of a religieuse; not for money,
for she gives of her own wealth-but for
the love of God, to devote her whole life
to tho rescue of the unfortunate harlot,
that the latter may be changed from an
outcast hero to an angel hereafter7
Whether its aim or its managers be con-
sidered, can there be q nobler work of
charity than that promoted by the Good
Shepherd"
Year: 1878




In a very interesting article, the Balti-
moro Gazette shows that notwithstand-
ing the statistics which go to show the
rapility with which the negro racc is
declining in the cities of thu South, the
amount of agricultural work accomplish
ed by the same +: ce in the rural districts
shows fine vitality when they remain
on the plantations or keep small farms Of
their own. A comparison of the cotton
coops raised during the most prosperous
period of slave labor with those Of the
past three or fotir years, shows that a vast
deal more of work is accomplished under
freedom than under slavery. The aggre-
CRATE crops of the eight years preceding
the outbreak of the war amounted to
the crops of the past eight years aggre-
gate tEirty-one and 4 half million bales.
These large aggregates sufficiently estab-
lish the superiority OF the present labor
system of tho South to that which pre-
coded the war. Moreover, it must be no.
ted that in addition to the large cotton
crop larger erea of land was cultivated





crops represented n vast amount of hard
work, and this work was done chiefly
by the negroes. And it goes to show d
vigor and industry on the part of that
race in the country that may make up
for its losses in the towns. There was y
period of great disorganization in the Ia
Dor system Of the south. There Tas
vii frna1 f0 ha
the right to be idle. But the have been
finding out that it meant freedom to work.
In the twelve CT thirteen years that have
elapsed since the termination of the war,
q half generation has passed. The little
boys of thirteen years hgo are the stall
wart w,rkers of to-iay-men who have
grown up accustomed to free labor, ac'
customed to making contracts for their
own labor, and learning gradually to re-
spect those contracts. They have learned,
too, the value of industry and steadiness
as affecting wages. In many cases they
have contracted for n certain share of the
crop, and thereby have a direct interest
in its success. And large numbers of ne
groes own small farms, and cultivate
small crops of cotton; and many of these
mickles make a mllckle. These facts arc
interesting in a politico-economical
sense; they are interesting, also, as indi-
cations of the continued existence of the
race, where it is not exposed to the de-
structive intluenses of city life. 1t may
be able to bear the lossos incident to su-
hurban sqnalor and vice by its growthin in
the rural districts.
Year: 1878

% The action OF the Cotton Exchange
in favor of the speedy completion of the
New Orleans Pacific Railway, is a matter
concerning which all thoughtful members
of this community must feel gratitied
When so important and influential body
takes hold of n matter of this kind it
means business. With the road cornplet-
ed or in running order on the first of No
vember next. such an impetus would be
given to the trade Of this city as was new
er before accomplished by any single ell
terprise.-ItCm.
Year: 1878

Mr.. JOHN KELLY is looming up
as the autocrat of the Democratic
party of New York. We doubt
very much If the party is in the
humor 10 long sustain a dictator.
The late State Convention at Syra-
cuse was marked by one Of the
most envenomed contests in our


politics. 1T was quite as virulent
as the Conkling. Curtis escapade in


the Rochester Republican Conven-
ton of last year. There is the
striking difference between John
Kelly, the present chief of Tam
many, and VIM. M. Tweed, the
old chief, that the former is an
honest man while the latter was
very much the reverse. But uo
amount of personal worth can ex-
cuse the one man power. Tam
many and its chief slaughtered the


friends of Mr.. Tilden in the late


Convention. They would do well


TO look to it that their triumph


proves lasting.
Year: 1878

MR. CHARLES G. MASON and family deoarted on Thursdays coach for Los An geles, which place they intend making their future home. MT. Mason is an old pioneer Of the genuine order having lived in this Territory since 1864. He IS credited with having personally erected tue first adobe building in Florence, and the handI- woIk still stands for reference. MT. Mason has not lived in vain financially. Indeed ne has been amazingly fortunate in this particular. He has acquired wealth with an aggressive hand until he figures up in the hundred thOusands. besides ranches and other valuable property. His, is an example worthy Of emulation, judging from gold basis. MT. Mason is naturally large hearted, and quite liberal with hts money, and if we did not believe he had become so thoroughly inured and welded To this town and county Co be contented ID any other, we would express reluctance at his departure, but we consider his ab- sence only in the light Of a pasear, and fully anticipate hIs return in the fall. To say the least we will miss him from our midst, and sincerely wish him every joy and blessing in his new home.
Year: 1878

The onward progress of Arizona tc increased population, wealth and in ternal development, meets with no un toward interference. The Southern Pacific Railroad begins to feel the i'm petus of the hot breath of prosperity from across the Colorado. The result of this years business will show a marked improvement over that of the previous one, with excellent prospect of steady continuance in well doing The population of Arizona presents a rapid and most satisfying increase.- Mining Scientific Press.
Year: 1878

TO-DAY will close the term Of the public schools in Florence. For eight and a half consecutive months the schools have been in constant session and have been well and regularly attended. The weather is now getting too warm for the little ones to study and both teachers and scholars will enjoy a vacation. We believe the schools will reopen about Sep;emberI.
Year: 1878

IT Is respectfully suggested to the people .of Florence that before getting warmed up on the fall election, they prepare for and have a nice and proper celebration of July 4. A very creditable one can be made for a very small sum Of money, and it is not much if any too early to look out for an orator and give him time 10 prepare a suitable address.
Year: 1878

FLORENCE is assuming numerous city airs, and among other things we have 6 new milk wagon under the management of MT. L. Kenny, who delivers pure fresh

 milk every morning and evening right al

 the door. Fresh milk twice day is good enough for Florence.
Year: 1878

Washington, March 12.-The Vice


PRESIDENT submitted communica.
tion from the secretary of the interior in
answer to the timber question in Mon
tana. Matthews moved that it be re-
ferred to the committee on public lands
without being read, and that it be print
ed in the public record. Sargent OBJ
jected to it being printed in the record, ,
but had no objection to printing it in
the usual document form. He referr-
ed to the course Of the secretary of the
interior in regard to timber matters
and said it would stop all industries in
many western states and territories.
lie did not recognize the right of
cabinet minister to come upon the floor
OF the senate and make a speech. or
have printed record in defense of his
cause. Matthews said he desired to
reply to Sargent and called for the
reading Of the communication as part
OF his speech, that it might appear in
the record. After the debate upon
points of order Sargent objected to the
present consideration of the motion to
refer to the document, and it was laid
over till tomorrow.
Year: 1878

THE House judiciary committee, yes
day, approved the body of laws passed
by the legislative assembly of Arizona,
with the exception of the act granting
special privileges to the Southern Pa
cific railroad company of California.
The vote was six against three. STEM
ger and Butler being absent this mo-
tion with regard to the railroad act
was on the ground that under the Or
ganic law of the territory the legisla-
tive assembly have no power or author
ity to grant special privileges. Both
majority and minority reports will be
made to the House.
Year: 1878




Philadelphia, March 12.-The direc-
tor of the mint in this city, received in
structions from the secretary of the
treasury, that he may pass over the
counter at the mint, limited sums of
newly coined dollars, in exchange for
their full weight in gold. These sums to
range from ten to one hundred dollars.
For this purpose there will be deposited
with the superintendent tomorrow,
twenty-three thousand dollars in new
coin. The object of this is to allow all
who may so desire, to secure specimens
of the new silver dollar. The first of
the new coin was struck off yesterday
and the amount coined thus far is $780,
600.
Year: 1878

OUT of twenty-five smelling furnaces
in the Salt Lake valley only four are in
operation on account of the low price
of lead and high freights, being unable
to compete with the low freights from
Missouri.
Year: 1878

Plans for dealing with the labor ques-
ton are more Dumerous than practical, i,
bnt here is one that has worked we'll in
Rhode leland, and may be found useful
wherever there is cheap ground near large
mills or factories The employees of the
A. & w. Sprague eetate, numbering near
ly ten thousand, are represented by the
manager of the estate to pc more contented q
than he haAever known them to be hither-
to, Notwithstanding the reduction of their
wages. He asc1i5es this apparently anon
Sprague estate furnishes each head of a
family in its employ with enough ground
for good sized gardsn-from quarter to
half an acre. Low wages have compelled
the workmen to cultivate these plots of
ground, and they have found that they can
almost raise Subsistence for their fam lilies
by tilling tho soil, and by that means, even
with the lowest wages, they are able to
save something. IL is also said that the
moral effect of the cultivation of little
gardens is excellent, the men having Ices
idle time to be tempted into dissipation, +,
and coon learning To take pride IN the
home which their own industry bulds up
for them. A further advantage is that
this miniature farming opeps the way to
work that will support The laborer when
regular trade or callipg-it gives him new
string to hIs bow, and makes him so much
the more independent. Green fields and
gardens are not always go near to the fac
tory aud workshop as they should be, but
"a good many people are in position where
they can make use of the hint contained in
this record of what makes the SprRgue en-
ployees cheerful and contented under low
wages.
Year: 1878

About fifty years ago, or thereabouts,
Admiral X was in command of one
of his Majesty's ships on the Mediter-
ranean station. He always wore an
antique ring of rare workmanship and
very great value it was curiously en-
graved with Arabic or Egyptian charac-
ters-a ring that nobody could possibly
mistake.


One day when on deck in giving
some orders he lifted his hand, and his
ring slipped off his finger and fell over
board. OF course he concluded that he
had seen the last of his favorite ring
but few weeks later he received let
ter from friend, Captain c., who
was stationed at Gibraltar, and who had
heard of his loss, telling him he had
found the ring in the following singular
manner.


He was buying some fish, when on the
vendors finger he saw the ring, which
he at once recognized las said before, it
was one it was impossible to mistake).-
He inquired of the woman how she got
it, when she directly answered:


"Sir, it is very odd, and perhaps you
will hardly believe me, but found it
inside fish was cleaning"


need scarcely add that Captain c.
bought the ring, and returned it to his
old friend, who, you may be sure, was
more careful of it after this adventure,
having double value for it.
Year: 1878

In Southern town last year when the
yellow fever ragged so fearfully in that
section. All the operatives were down
with 1t and Others sent on by the COM
pany were attacked. No one knew that
the lad understood the business, but he
had picked it up and kept up communi-
cation between the town and the outer
world all the time the fever lasted.


Ex-Governor Morgan, of New York,
was once a clerk in store in Water
ford. A trip to New York was an event
in those days, but the young man had
proved so faithful that he was entrusted
with several commissions, among them
being one to buy corn. He came back
in due time in the old stage coach, and
inquiries were made about the corn. The
price was very satisfactory, but the old
gentleman thought it could not be good
young man pulled from his pocket con-
vinced him, but what was his amaze
ment to find that he had bought two
cargoes


Why, Edwin, what shall we do
with it ?'' he asked in CONSERVATION.


81 have disposed of all you don't
want" said Edwin, "at an advance. 1
stopped in the stores as came along. L
could have disposed of three cargoes if L
had them"


The profits were clear, and his en-
ployer said the next morning, "We
will let some one else do the sweeping"
and Edwin was made partner under
twenty-one.
Year: 1878

A YOUNG man in q leather store
IA used to feel very impatient with his
employer for keeping him, year after
year, for three years, handling hides. {"
But he saw the use of it in after years,
when in an establishment of his own
he was able to tell by touch the exact
quality of the goods. 1t was only by
those thousands of repetitions that the
lesson was learned, and so it is with
everything in which we acquire skill.
The great army of incapables" is large
enough we would none of us willingly
join its ranks. The half-skilled in every
business outnumber the other, dozens to
one. 1t was good suggestion, worthy
of being remembered, which Daniel
Webster made to young man who
asked him if there was any room in
the legal profession" "There is always
room enough in the upper stories" !"
said the great statesman.


The better you know your business
the better you chance to rise. If you
drone through your allotted tasks with
out keeping wide awake lookout on all
that goes on about you, your progress
will be needlessly slow. You can gather
much information by making o wise
use of your eyes and ears, and perhaps
be able to surprise your employer in an
emergency by stepping into the "next
man'sp place and diseharging his duties
satisfactorily.


A fine little lad, some twelve years
old, was employed in a telegraph office
Year: 1878

joke in the country--but didn't think
of anything serious-I'm really sorry"


don't know what said. know
felt very foolish but that was not half
as bad as feeling like murderer.


had a pretty pair of hands for the
next four weeks, but didn't mind it as
much as if Maggie had not fed me with
hers.


She petted me as If were hero in
stead of an idiot. believe she thought
had done something noble and grand.


And she's been my wife, now - how
long, Maggie ? Not so long as to have
forgotten to be lovers, though my boys
head is on level with his mothers
shoulders and my own is turning gray.
Year: 1878

A STORY is told of crazy man who
IA in some very lucid interval, asked
friend if he could tell the difference be-
tween himself and the people who were
considered of sound mind. His friend,
curious to see what he would say, said:


No, what is it ?"


WE'LL" said the crazy man, sit is
that say all that comes into my head,
while you other people keep the most it
to yourselves"


My friends, 1 am afraid the crazy man
was about right, but he was too compli-
mentary in his judgment of Others
By this rule there would be great
many people in the asylums who are
still at large. Really it seems as if it
never occurred to some persons, who
are supposed to be in their right minds,
whether their thoughts had better be
given to the world or not. Out they
must come, no matter, whether wise or
foolish, good or bad.


Yes, the madman, for once in his life,
was pretty nearly right. One who talks
without consideration, who says every
thing that comes into his or her head, is
about as much lunatic as those who
are commonly called so. For such will
have one day to give an account for all
their foolish and inconsiderate words,
long after they themselves have forgot
ten them. And to carelessly run up
this account is very foolish thing.


A little instrument has lately been in
vented, as you no doubt have heard,
which will take down everything you
say. 1t is called the phonograph. 1t
makes little marks on sheet of tinfoil,
and by means of these it will repeat for
you all you have said, though it may
have quite passed out of your own
mind.


There are great many uses to which
this little instrument may be put; but
think that one the best would be to
make people more careful of what they
say. They would think before they
spoke, if a phonograph was around
Few people would like to have report
kept of their talk, ready TO be turned off
at moments notice. 1t would sound
rather silly, if no worse when it was a
day or two old.