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Year: 1878

ONE of the funniest, most aggravating
typographical errors on record has just
produced a hurricane, accompanied by
thunder and lightning, in the Office of
the Lynchburg FSrginian. It's editor,
on glancing over his powerful leader at
the breakfast table, was astonished
to find that he was made to say that
the farmers would forget their ''pantry
and nursery" in the excitement Of poll
tics. The manuscript read poverty and
misery.
Year: 1878

A New JERSEY lawyer laughed and
chuekled just before he died. He knew
his gait, however. His wife and two
relatives have been driven insane while
seeking to divide the property accord
ing to his will.
Year: 1878

IT's now about time to start Spitz
dog stories, SO here goes: Yesterday,
a Spitz dog bit crippled saw-horse,
and in less than a half an hour that
horse was writhing in all the agonies of
hydrophobia.
Year: 1878

THE question for discussion at a re-
cent meeting of scientists was (which
u avels the fastest heat or colda" It
was decided in favor Of heat, as many
have often been able to catch cold.
Year: 1878

Judge Weber and James Horn
visited the Madison county silver
mines last week and report the
genuine material to have been


found in an inexhaustible bed.
From the fact that Judge Weber
and Mr.. Horn own property in the
immediate vicinity Of the mines,
those two gentlemen feel no little
interest in the matter. About a
dozen miners have been employed
in bringing out the shining mine
raj and a large quantity has already
Year: 1878

twenty Thousand People
old and young. every week. It is Just to say
that the patrons of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to the best class Of
community.


We desire our business men to make a note
Of the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.


We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible adver-
tiSinEi for many GOOD people seeing an ad-
vsrtissmsnt in a paper. especially their
church paper. take it as a guarantee of re-
SpOn'ibility. Such confidence should not tc
abused when it can be helped. We want,
therefore.
Year: 1878

A newspaper in the fullest sense of the word,
at once adapted to the Merchant, the Me-
ohaRic, the Farmer. and everybody
desirous Of keeping up with the
stirring news of this live and


progressive age.
Year: 1878

Gen. Sherman, adopting the forms of speech that are said to have prevailed in the Army of Flanders, has been giving his views regarding the treatment of the Army by Congress. With a good deal of profane force he sets out the claim that there IS fixed design to treat the army shabbily. Not only has their pay been reduced, but officers stationed east of the Mis- sissippi, no matter how high in grade have been denied forage for their horses. They have been cut down on rent of rooms and in other ways, indicating, as he very naturally infers, desire on the part of the Confederates now controlling the House, to punish the ar my for the beating given them in the war. Side-by-side with this species of economy are entrusted the salaries of House employees. The Sergeant at Arms gets higher pay than an army colonel; the Doorkeeper has, within $1OO. the yearly pay of major; House messenger has $40 year more than first lieutenant ....-'-.

 There can be no worse statesmanship than that which ill-trcats army officers. Let it be once understood that a government is niggard. iy with the men on whom they must rely in ease of need. and the ground is already pre- pared for military despotism. This has not hitherto been characteristic of American pol icy. Our officers, at least of the lower grades are better paid than those of European armies Our higher officers have a prospect of political advancement not usually open to the Euro. pean officer. As natural consequence the tendency so often noticed abroad has neve, prevailed here towards making the military power supreme in the State.

 The magnificent national army which dis banded at the close of the war would have supported none of its officers in overthrowina the civil government, even had those officers cherished any such design. The army is no longer large enough to be dangerous; but, let it once become thoroughly impressed with the idea that ungenerous treatment is always to be expected from the civil authorities. and in case of another war the army will be certain aa its close to provide for itself. Ii was tbe certainty ot Ill treatment in case of their yield ang 70 the authority of Parliament. that made the Puritauic army of the Commonwealth tok. the side Of Oliver Cromwell against that Par lament. Going still further back. it was th, certainty of ill treatment at the hands of in Senate, in spite of his magnificent services i, Gaul, that made Julius Cesar turn his con guering armies against that Senate. In shor his bad policy to insult men with arms in tbei hands. and who may soon have the opportuni r to dictate terms to these who are now abus ing them.
Year: 1878

LIVER IS KNG.-The Liver is the imperial

 organ of the whole human system, as it con-

 trols the life, health and happiness of man. When it is disturbed in it's proper action, all

 kinds of ailments are the natural result The

 digestion of food, the movements of the heart

 and blood the action of the brain and nervous system, are all immediately connected with the

 workings of the Liver. It has been success fully proved that Greens August Flower is

 unequalled in curing all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint, and all the nu-

 mereus symptoms that result from an un-

 healthy condition of the Liver and Stomach Sample bottles to try, 10 cents. Positively sold in all towns on the Western Continent. Three doses will prove that it is just what you l want. Sold by A. s. Wright & Co. ....-
Year: 1878

1t Is they who slority VINO shall eniO y
linn they who deny themselves. who
shall not be denied they who labor On
earth. who shall rest in Heaven they
VINO bear the cross who shall wear the
crown; they who seek to bless others,
who shall he blessed.
Year: 1878

\ Coyington (kyD grocer brought a
table caster for Christmas present to his
pastor II cost 4 dollar, and he put tag
marked @l4 omit. Next day the reverend
gentleman brought the caster with the
tag attachedl back to the grocery man,
and said to him, II am too poor in this
worlds goods to afford to display 50 val
uable a caster on my table. and if YOU
have no objection | should Ike to return
it and take Sl4 worth Of groceries for my
family in its stead The merchant could
DO nothing but acquiesce, but fancy his
feelings.


Truths supreme revelations come in sorrow to
Year: 1878

The otber night. about ten o'clock,
a policeman passing along Lalord
street came upon a boy who was
walking up and down in front of
house. when the lad was asked if he
lived there, and why he did not GO in,
be replied


"Dads waiting for me with whip"


"Going to dust your jacket, is he p


"That's the programme sighed
the boy, "unless [ can think up some-
thing to unfasten his mind from the
subject. If could rush in and tell
him big fire was raging down town,
or that the mayor was dead, or some
such thing, he'd be taken by surprise
and forget all about dressing me
down"


"Aud you can't think of..anvthing
else"


"Not thing, | wish the old gen
tleman was in the habit of stealing
his wood, getting into the house of
correction, or doing something that
would give me hold on him, but he's
straighter than an alderman's elbow"
Year: 1878

The Dominican, NlcholaS dominic
Young, who died in Washington on
Wednesday, was born near the mouth
of the Piscataway river, Prince
Georges county, Md, on the nth Of
June, 1893. His great grandfather
was an English Judge sent out here
in that capacity, but on becoming a
Roman Catholic, was deposed. The
ex-judge bought a tract of land
where now stands the better portion
of the city of Washington, and many
a time did the old monk, in his clos
ing DAYS, wonder whether he would
be permitted to breathe his last in
that city, where his father was born,
and where, when he became a priest,
he built the finest specimen Of Gothic
work in this country, the Church OF
St. Dominic, on the spot where stood
his great grandfather's barn. This
was the first church built in Wash
ington, and the old priest remember
ed it with pride.


The domain fell to Motley Young,
the grandfather of Father Young, and
when General Washington come to
lay out the city he resided in the ele-
CANT mansion Of Motley Young, which
was the finest in that part of the Coun-
try during his stay there. The Gen
eral induced Motley Young to give up
his farm and the whole of south
Washington, which once formed part
of 1he Young farm. Gen. Washing
ton, however, provided that the
Young mansion should not be torn
down till after the death Of its occu-
pant. 1t stood just in the middle of
street till after Motley Young death.
Nicholas Young, father of the dead
priest, married one of the Fenwick's,
who were of the Lord Baltimore col
onv, founders of Maryland. He re-
moved to Prince Georges county,
Nd . where his wife owned farm of
inheritance.


This was right opposite Mount
Vernon, the house of Washington,
and frequently did Father Young re
cou IT how, when he was a boy, the
whole family would gather IN the
green of a morning and view the
Ger erai through a spy-glass as he
paced up and down his verandah,
with his hands behind his back and
seemingly in a deep reverie. Father
Yong used to say the General was
in tae habit of walking this way ev-
cry morning. Father Young saw
Washington at a military parade when
he was a child, and the old priest
would tell the story, which he was
often called on to do, something after
this fashion:


"When l was about eight years old
I remember there was to be a parade
not far from our place. 1t was an
nounced that General Washington
would be there; but, bless you, that
wasn't half the inducement to lot OF
young shavers and myself that we
saw in the promise Of a supply of
town gingerbread. However, when
we got there the General was there,
and we boys were tremendously I'M
pressed by his big cooked hat. That
was all the greatness we saw about
him. He was a tall man, with mas
sive shoulders and face that looked
kind, but made a fellow feel you
could not throw gravel in his boots,
like we used to do those other high
featured chaps. I thought he was the
greatest man I ever saw, but l didn't
know why. All knew was that he
whipped the British, and everybody
pointed him out as the chap that
whipped the British. l could recog-
nize him this moment, though he
made such an impression on me. u"
Year: 1878

When Dick r., now Congressman
from a Western State, was young, he
vas apprenticed to certain farmer.
Sa d farmer was an early bird-one
Of those disagrseable sort of men who
ges up long before sunrise, under the
delusion that it is going to make
them wealthy, healthy and wise.


The first uight of bis apprentice
sh p he spent in the garret, the usual
bedroom of boys end men apprentices
in those primitive days.


About four O'Clock the farmer go.
W, Creeping up to the garret he
knocked loudly on the door,


Dick awoke with start. BE looks
ed around. 1t was pitchy dark.
Year: 1878

The blood in this disease, is found to contain
an excess of fbrin. VEGETINE acts by convert
ing the blood from its diseased condition TO a
healthy circulation VEGETISE regulates the
bowels which is very important in this complaint
One bottle Of egetne will give relief but, to
effect permanent cure. it must be taken regular
w. and may take several bottles, especially In
cases of long standing. VEGETINE is sold by all
Druggists Try it, and your verdict will be the
same as that Of thousands before you, who say,
81 never found so much relief as from the use of
VEGETINE," which is composed exclusively OF
BdTks, Roots and Herbs.
Year: 1878

TIE Republican returns its thanks to tho
HERALD for coming to It's assistance in con.
demning a practice which many of our busi-
ness men have, in getting their printing
done In other cities. The article referred
to, had reference not only to the printing OF
the programmes for the Boys High School
commencement, but to all persons who for
the yery same reason censure others for
going to Philadelphia to purchase their dry
goods. etc. Patronize home trade. &
Year: 1878

Yesterday afternoon as the steamer
Thomas Clyde was on her trial trip, one Of
the hands by the name Burton Marville
was very badly scalded. He was oiling
the engine, when one of the valves was
stopped which forced tho hot water through
the pump, causing it to squirt out on bis
face and scalding him from his face to his
knees. The scald was q very severe one
and caused the skin to peel off OF his neck
arms and shoulders. The injured man
suffered very much; several parties on the
boat did all in their, power to relieve his
agonies Upon the return of the boat he
was carried to his home at Eighth and
Buttonwood streets, and medical attendance
was summoned. . C5C\NWAC1
Year: 1878




There are some features of the Install
ment plan which are aeservedly popular
but it cannot be disguised that it is fire.
quently both unjust and oppressive. We
have known Instances where more than the
fair market value of the goods have been
paid, and then because of the failure to pay
one of the last installments, all were swept
away. In one instance In the practice of
the writer the attempt of the seller to take
awsy the goods was successfully resisted by
bill in equity. .'fl ~


A recent case In New York shows some
phases Of this subject which are worth con-
sider.ng:-Mary Plume brought suit against
Daniel O'Callahan to recover the value of
furniture which the plaintiff bought from
the defendant on the installment plan, and
which was sold by the defendant on default
being made in, the installment. The jury
brought In verdict for plaintiff for 81 $40.
The defendants counsel moved for the usual
stay of proceedings for thirty days, which
was opposed by counsel on behalf Of tho
plaintiff, on the ground that the way In
which she had been treated had been such
as justified her in insisting upon being
allowed to use every measure permitted by
law to collect this money. The Judge stated
that it was an extraordinary case, and that,
In view of the verdict of the jury and the
conduct of the defendant, as shown by the
testimony, he was not entitled to any leniency
whatever at the hands of the Court, and he
should extend none. He therefore denied
the motion for stay of proceedings, ana
granted an allowance of s per cent. on the
verdict Of the jury. ..
This is conclusive as against the seller,
and teaches that equity and fair dealing
must govern the dealings Of the parties,
more than the technical covenants OF the
contract. 10
Year: 1878

TIE warm weather is now upon us, ana
a word to the many may be in order. Take
care Of your children and see that they 90
not eat unripe fruit, or drink large quanti-
ties Of ice water. Keep out of the sun as
much as possible ; they who are exposed TO
f. If tbey wet handkerchief and put 1t
upon the head under hat, it is a sure pre-
v,ntatye for sunstroke. Battle frequently
aid do not worry.
Year: 1878

TEE Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia has decided that newspaper
publisher is not q manufacturer or a
iradesman In the meaning Of the Bank
rupt Act. and is therefore not subject to
the bankrupt law and not capable OF
being declared a bankrupt. A news
paper publisher. said the court, Is no
moro a manufacturer or tradesman IN
the eyes Of the law than is an artist. aud
u newspaper is no more an article OF
manufacture or trade than a painting.
No definition OF the words manufacturer
or tradesmsn has ever included the pub
lishsr Of q newspaper, and the common
understanding excludes him.
Year: 1878

THE Prcsby terian sociabIc and churcl
fair on Thursday evening last was pro.
uounced most decided success in every
way. Unfortunately we were away up
the Sound. but were pleased to hear. upon
our return. of the happy termination o
this event over which anxious time had
been spent.
Year: 1878

"Many of our personal friends have been cured
by the PERUVIAN SYRUP, but we have one proof
more powerful than all these, and that is-OUR
OWN Personal EXPERIENCEl No authority
can put this down-no argument can contradict 1t ;
and good word shall be spared on our part un-
til Il knowledge of this blessing shall be spread
broadcast among the people"
Year: 1878

The attention Of our City Trus.
tees is respectfully y called to the TACT
that Port Townsend keeps in the
field not less than ten times the
number of dogs that would be re.
CURED to serve all honorable and
useful purposes in their line. If a
proper and beneficial city tax were
imposed, the number Of supcrAuous
canine gentry might be SO much re-
duced that yelping ambition would
be nurtured and enc outraged only
within merited bounds.


Since the above was in type, the
City Council took action in the mat
ter.
Year: 1878

The unfsvorable weather yesterday prevented many
members Of the Queens County Hunt from taking
their accustomed galop the country after the
numerousy attended. The huntsnsen tho whip and
few enthusiastic hunters, who were not to be de-
prived Of their favorite sport, on the spot
punctual to the hour, ready to ride Mt double fence
or . fve-barred gate. should the accidents of
the chase place these obstacles In their path
The to the north for q considerable distance
from Newcastle, then the scent led the hounds in
westerly course fine country to the meadows
between Hyde Park and Creedmoor where tho finish
took place The run good one considering the
short time it occupied. giving opportunity, Of
the riders said for decent jumping and plenty Of
it,"


The meet will be ct Henpstead next Saturday
Year: 1878

This is the choicest premium
ever given to newspaper sub
scribers-something of real and
practical value. The ladies viii
be delighted with it. If your
neighbor don't take the OBsER-
YER tell him of this offer. They
all want the paper and book.
You get the Old OBSERVER and
a capital, practical, useful book
of 1G0 pages, for the price of the
former. ea


Now is your opportunity.
This unprecedented offer viii
expire in few weeks.
Year: 1878

The life of comparative leisure which those
who spend their days in the penitentiary enjoy
often give them an opportunity to make some
wonderful discoveries. Among the more Curl
Gus of these was something lately found out by
q convict in the Ohio State Prison, which,
while it does not vastly benefit the human
race, furnishes amusement for the children.
The trek Is to take piece of paper quadrangle
lar in shape and fold it several times, so that
when completed it's shape is not materially
changed, it being merely reduced in size. and
rendered thicker by the series of folds. Then
cut the paper in two, lengthwise, once-only
once-and sort out the fragments. The result
will be found to bs in the following named
forms: A cross, two morticed blocks into
which it is set, two tapeTs standing on either
side, two spears with which the body of Him
who died on the cross was pierced, and the dice
with which the men cast lots to decide who
should have his garments. Toledo Commercial,
Year: 1878

The tobacco manufacturers urge that a
reduction of the tax will greatly increase the
consumption and so bring larger revenue
into the national treasury. Their reasoning
is certainly not based upon facts. Tobacco
is luxury which no man gives up because
he is straitened in means. If he can't buy he
can always beg or borrow; the amount con-
sumed and the taxes paid are not decreased
by the hard times.
Year: 1878

Now they want to pick out four of the
most barren spots in the country and drive
the Indians to settle on them. White set
tiers will take the land the Indians have been
persuaded" to leave. But if gold should
be found on the reservations the red man
will have to move again.
Year: 1878

McLIN of Florida admits that he did get
an offer while engaged in the Florida count
but it was from the Democrats. Manton
Marble promised him that the Democracy
would provide for him for life if he would
give the State to Tilden. No Republican
approached him. Tilden would perhaps
have made him Justice of the Supreme
Court.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous etters and communi-
Cations The name and address of the writer are in
acases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

The President has renewed the nomina-
ton of Northrup for District Attorney in
South Carolina. The Senate at the extra
session failed to confirm the nomination,
and will be likely to do SO some more.
Year: 1878

For the Appointment OF an Inspector OF
MILK and Defining his Duties and
Powers.
Be II ordained 6y The Manor, Aldermen
9nd Common Council, Of the City er Portland, IN
CITY Council assembled, as folloics:


SECTION 1.---There shall be appointed by the Board
OF Mayor and Aldermen, for the remainder of the
present Municipal year, and thereafter annually an


inspector OF Milk who shall be sworn give notice of
his appointment, keep an office and books aud have
all the powers and perform all the duties set forth
and prescribed in the statutes of the State relating
to the sale OF milk and the inspection thereof.


SECTION 2.-It shall be the duty of each person or
tTm, now or hereafter engaged in the business of
selling milk within the limits Of the ctv 20 fila an
nuaIly with the Inspector statement Of his name,
residence and place of business, or, If he sells milk
from cart OF such fact to the end that said state
ment may be registered by the Inspector in a book
Kept for the purpose and in default of SO doing said
person or firm shall f5fsit the sum Of twenty dollars
to the use Of the cy recovered in any court Of
competent jurisdiction.


SECTION 3-It shall be the duty of the Insrector
to receive and register said statement, and grant
certificate Of such registration upon request of the
person or firm filing the same. The Inspector when
tnereunto requested in writing by any citizen of
Portland, shall make inspection within the limits of
the city of any milk sold, offered or intended for
sale within the same, md also upon his own notion
without previous notice, as often as once year and
oftener at his discretion, shall visit all places Of bus-
ness and carts in and from which milk is sold within
the city, and make thorough inspection of the kind
and quality of milk found in said places of business
and carts offered or intended for sale, 1t shall also
pe lhe 9uty OF SAID inspector to prosecute all viola
tions OF the statutes of the State aud ordinances of
the city relating to the sale of milk. And at fhe
close of each municipal year said Inspector shall
make detailed report to the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen.


SECTION 4.-The compensation of said Inspector
shall be as follows twenty-five cents for making
the before required registration and granting eer1
ueate thereof to be paid by the person requesting
the same. Fifty cents for making Inspection of milk
to be paid by the person requesting the same 10 be
made and said Inspector shall be entitled to one
half of all forfetures accruing to the city in all pros
ecutions instituted by him for violation Of the stat
utes of the State or ordinances of the city relating
to the sale of milk.


SECTION 5.--Tbis Ordinance shall take effect on