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Year: 1878

Tin regard to the investigation Of the
Florida frauds by the House Of Rep
resentatives, special dispatch to the
Philadelphia Times, under date Of
May the 9th, says: There was no
movement in the House towards the
investigation Of the Presidential ques-
ton to-day. The programme Of the
Democrats, according to high author
ity, is this: The House Judiciary
committee has received from the joint
Democratic advisory committee the
request to investigate. To-day the
Democratic members Of the judiciary
committee have been conferring among
themselves, and tomorrow the subject
will be considered BY the committee
proper. II is not certain that the
whole committee will decide to indorse
the views Of the Democratic joint ad-
visory committee, for inasmuch as the
Judiciary committee must ultimately
set up as judge it would not be deco r.
Gus, to take the part Of prosecutor
There is, however, no reason to think
that the Democratic majority Of the
judiciary committee will have such
scruples.
Year: 1878

OAK HALL stands conspicuously prominent
among the clothing houses Of this country,
as the largest, as well as the peoples favor
ite house. Entering now on its eighteenth
year, it opens its spring business with even
greater assortment than ever, and with in
creased facilities for clothing the people to
their entire satisfaction. For many months
the immense preparations for this springs
business have been quietly going on in the
work rooms Of Oak Hall. The result is as
beautiful and complete stock Of clothing as
the public have ever had offered to them.


Politeness and kindly accommodation pre-
vail at Oak Hall, and no trouble is spared to
by mail. Samples Of any thing in the house
are freely sent to all who will legibly write
name, address, and what IS wanted. The
Custom Department is in finer running order
than in any previous year, and the despatch,
as well As The excellence, with which suits
are made and sent out merits universal com
mendation.
Year: 1878

The proposed Chesapeake and Del
aware Ship Canal is now receiving
considerable attention from the busi-
ness men Of Baltimore. It is said the
prospect for the early commencement
Of this great enterprise is very promis-
in0
Year: 1878

I'd. We have but one price.
Every article is marked in
plain figures, from which there
is no deviation, except to
wholesale customers. A child
Z or 8 years Of age will be
served as well, and may buy
with as much confidence as the
most expert shopper.
Year: 1878

THE Mexicans have q method of sub
DUNG fractions horses and such az are
inclined 20 run away, which might be
introduced here with profit A hood or
winker i 80 arranged that the driver or
rider can m an instant draw it directly
over the eyes of the animal, edectually
blindfolding him. When this is done
the horse instantly becomes quiet, and q
repetition Of the blindfolding two or
three times gradually results in his be
coming quiet and docile Such an ar
rangement would be a valuable append
age to the headgcar of such horses az are
disposed % run away
Year: 1878

A contributor to . scientific paper
writes: Il find that under very favor.
able circumstances it is just possible to
see, while in England. a church in
France with unassisted vision. In the
direction OF Calais the coast OF ArtoIs is
very fat, and on the Goth Of March last
l found through my telescope q large
westward of Calais; and I could also
see it distinctly thI ough an opera glass;
but I certainly was astonished on the
evening in question to find that could
just Distinguish it with the naked eye as
= tiny dark speck against the bright
horizon sky. l question whether there
are many days. or even hours, in sany
one year when the same result could be-
obtsiped."
Year: 1878

There is one argument for christianity
which l cannot answer. l have as l
think fairly met every other. But that
young mans consistent life is something
which l do not pretend to answer
David Hune
Year: 1878

With the rapid development that is being made in our agricultural re- sources, it is but natural that farm CTS should seek new ways of profit aside from the raising of grain. We know of no better show for profit in this direction, than sugar beet and sugar cane culture.

 It has already been demonstrated that the clne, we mean the genuine sugar care, not sorghum, will 10 ex- cellently well in this valley. It has been cultivated very successfully on the Tempe side of the valley for the past three years, and a very su- perior article of panoche made from the product. lis cultivation and manufacture, thus far, has been by Mexicans, and when the white man with superior intelligence, aided by labor-saving machinery turns his at. tention in this Way, it will be found an exceedingly profitable business. Sugar is one of the great staples, and will always command a price that will warrant it's expor:ation, which none of the present staple crops of Arizona will bear.

 The sugar beet has been tlied on a small sclle by W. B. Hell;ng7. The object was merely to see how it would flourish here. The result was that it grew most astonish- ingly We have been assurej that
Year: 1878

Raid Upon the Creatures Who Bring


Disrepute on the Stage.


The New York Star says in it's weekly
gossip of the stage and players: "The raid
of women of the demi-monde on the stage
has taken form in an open demonstration,
the result of late strategic movements on
their part. Another one of them, notorious
creature of this city, is to make her debut in
first-class theatre during the next fort
night There is likely to be futter in con-
sequence, but there are several birds of sim
liar feather on our stage, and it is not likely
that the profession can be made too warm
for the new artistic, besides she
dresses well and needs no salary
No manager could pay such woman
enough to make 1t an object to her to work
on the stage. Persons of her class prefer to
work without any salary for the simple priv
ilege of making the stage showroom for
too, who wine and dine managers, and who
try to buy up criticism in their behalf.
These are men of the first society men
whose names are often seen in print, coupled
with honorable speculations and words of
compliment 1t is considered the style of
thing for young bloods of the first families
to initiate London nobility by doing the
honorable thing to their cast-off mistresses,
which generally m cans paying for their dra-
matte education in Fanny Morant's school,
and buying their way to the stage, to the
shame and humiliation of the honest, hard
working ladies of talent who seek to earn an
honest livelihood in the profession. The re-
suit of this course on the part of the man
ayers is inevitable. AS money can do any
n a vii Ia WI
have plenty of money to back them, it will
not require over two seasons more to drive
all respectable women from the stage. The
favorite argument of the aristocratic bloods
to caviling newspaper man is: "Y ou would not
be the first to throw stone at a Magdalen,
would you?' And this generally silences
him, and so the newcomer from bagnio is
assured that she may disport herself without
fear of having any prejudices awakened in
the minds Of the public by illusions to her
mode of llfe.''
Year: 1878

IT is said that there is strong lobby at
Washington urging the annexation of north
ern Mexico to the United States. 1t is pro-
posed to pay the government of Mexico a
hundred millions for the grant of Sonora
and chihuahua, which comprise some of the
richest mining sections of our neighboring
republic. The territory may be worth the
price propose1 to be paid, but we doubt the
e1pediency of investing in real estate in the
present depressed condition of the market.
Year: 1878

The agricultural report for S77, published
by the govern ment, has just been completed.
Both this report and the report for 1876 are
of great value, and we are authorized to an
nounce that Congressman Stewart will be
glad to furnish them to such of his con-
stituents as may apply. Those desiring
them should drop postal card or note to
him at Washington, and he will promptly
forward them. The papers in this district
will confer favor on their patrons by noting
this fact
Year: 1878

ONLY the three principal directors of the
on account of the mismanagement of that
concern duiing the war and imitation period.
That let's out at least one newspaper man,
but the fact that any are to be indicted is
reminder that of late years justice is fast
overtakiCg the eminent f1nanciers Of the war
decade.
Year: 1878

FRED. GRANT has gone to Europe to join
his father in his tour around the world. He
has had leave of absence from his place on
Sheridan's stat, and is subject to telegraphic
call at any moment. 1t is safe to say, how
ever, that the telegraph will not be called into
requisition to call Fred. to his post of duty.
He is not one of the kind to be subjected to
such inconveniencies.
Year: 1878

WHAr. does the Governor propose to do
about it? The Senate committee found
gross mismanagement at the st. Peter In
sane Asylum. Yhey found the treasurer
''short'' several thousand dollars. They
found one of the attendants guilty of fatal
cruelty, and the other of criminal careless
ness. All this was laid before the Governor
weeks ago, but the treasurer is still on duty,
and the murderous attendants are retained
as usual. Does the Governor intend to do
his duty?
Year: 1878

MIR. HAYES is not very sanguine that the
Blaine committee will develop results of inn
portance to the country or the party. In a
recent interview with a correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial, he said he thought
it would not accomplish substantial results.
There were already indications that it would
end where the Potter committee ended in
nothing. Mr.. Hayes is pretty nearly right,
with the exception of the insinuation that
Year: 1878

MEN who are looking westward are al
ready inquiring whether Northern Pacific
bonds will be available for the purchase of
the lands to be acquired by extending the
road beyond the Missouri.
Year: 1878

that principle, have submitted peacefully and
honestly to being deprived Of power in the


management of the country. Now that they
are about to resume their estate they will OBJ
ject most decidedly to any device that may
be dishonesty used, as this minority repre-
sentation dodge may be employed in cunning
hands, to deprive them of the fruits of their
victory. We will have none of it.
Year: 1878

the work of the Potter committee has ended.
Eefore many days we may expect to find that
liz work has not been all in vain, as the
occupant of the White House will find out
to his sorrow.
Year: 1878

New Orleans Democrat.
One of our reporters called on


Mr.. Campbell, of Virginia, who
represents the now world-renowned
Moffett punch which is used in
| Virginia, and from which, by the
| report of her Auditor, she will de-
rive over 100000 of revenue this
year.


Theinterview commenced by the
question, Where is your machine,
Mr.. Campbell?


Oh, here is the little revolution
izer of taxation; it is only an iron
box eight inches long, four deep
and four wide. These little rings
of figures on the front are just like
those on a gas metre, and are
made to register by turning the
crank at the back. Each time the
crank is turned it rings this little
bell, which shows that a number
has been registered on it's face.


It is as simple as possible. Does
it got out of order?


The board OF experts who adopt
ed it for our State chose it because
of it's freedom from mechanical
complication and the accuracy
with which it performed its work.
Like anything else, that is it can
be broken, but there is nothing
about it to get out OF order. As |
said, this was it's recommendation,
and it was actually requisite, be-
cause it is worked by class OF
men who know nothing about ma
chinery and who will accidentally
shake, jar, or in some way get it
out Of order, if possible. Ifit was
a complicated machine it would
cost round sum to bring it from
one of our distant counties to some
city to be repaired and send it
back, but this one is SO simple that
any loeksmith or matchmaker can
repair it or make any part of it.


Has it been patented?


Yes, indeed; and y good fight We
had over it. The whiskey ring Of
our State employed the most en-
inspt counsel, and rsnsacksd the
records at Washington in order to
find some method by which they
could prevent the patent being
issued, but they failed completely.
Ii there had bsen the slightest
flaw they would have discovered
it; and then, well, Virginia would
have been short half Q million Of
revenue this year, as the ether
methods and machines offered our
Auditor were useless or impractic-
ohla
Year: 1878

the house on Friday, after breakfast, he was apparently as well as usual. At dinner time Mrs. Street went out to look for him, but fol ssme reason could net summon courage to en- ter the barn. Waiting until 3 o'clock, she thought he might have taken his horse, and ridden over to see his slaughter, and going to the barn to see whether his horse was gone, the appalling spectacle met her, of her husband suspended by the neck to beam, but little higher than his head, while his knees rested partly on wheel-barrow, which he had evil dently used to support him while arranging tht rope.

 Many circumstances are recalled now whicl go to show that Mr. Street had at no time ful ly recovered his reason, or at least that it wa very weak, and easily dethroned, although hi townsmen had recently elected him road-com missioner. And for the dreadful act whicl has brought such gloom and sorrow to hi family he was no doubt wholly irresponsible

 w F. D.
Year: 1878

AN ASTONISHING FACT.-A large propor- tion of the American people are to-day dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or disordered liver The result of these diseases upon the masses of intelligent and valuable people is lllost alarming, making life actually a burden instead of pleasant existence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought to be. There is no good reason for this, if you will only throw aside prejudice and skepticisln, take the ad- one bottle of Greens August Flower. Your speedy relief is certain. Millions of bottles of this medicine have been given away to try It's virtues, with satisfactory results in every case You can buy sample bottle for ten cents to try. Three doses will relieve the worst ease. Sold by all A. s. Wright & Co.,, of Lttchfield
Year: 1878

Thesuccess of Secretary Sherman in secur- ing sale of fifty millions of government four and a half per cents in New York, has brought gold within one eighth of one per cent of par. Indeed, bank in Chicago and another in Gin cinnati resumed specie payments on Monday.

 The New England Conference passed strong resolutions against the use of tobacco and then admitted young tobacco-chewer to the ministry a sensible decision, too, for a habit may be rather nasty and still not criminal
Year: 1878

It seems that the negro voters of Rhode Is- land consider the retention of the law prohib- iting intermarriage with whites an insult, and that good many of them voted the Democrat ic ticket, this year, in consequence. No doubt the law is foolish one, but would the Demo- crats prove exactly the men to repeal it. if they had the power?
Year: 1878

The wisest thing Republican Congressmen have done lately is to conclude on the whole to let Hayes alone. One thing is splain-if any one is to ''bell the cat'' it must be good deal bigger rat than poor Howe
Year: 1878

Speaking of the improvements of Washing ton City by the Shepherd Ring, the Springfield Republican says, "One fourth was robbed, an- other flung away, and we have left permanent improvements worth, say ten millions, and a debt of twenty" Undoubtedly Shepherd was more intelligent and less selfish ''boss" than Tweed ; but why may we not havehonest men to rule us, instead of thieves? Here are spec linen results of existing politics. In Democrat ic New York, with an ignorant and poverty stricken mob of voters at his back, Boss Tweed stole nearly all the money that came within his reach. In Republican Washington, with a more intelligent population to deal with, Boss Shepherd squandered and stole but half Is it not the simple truth that the boss" of either party, will always steal and squander when he is not closely watched Would it not save 8 vast deal of money to dismiss all our political ''bosses" and give menlike Hayes and Schurz, who are trying to stop stealing wherever they find it, an earnest support?

 In appointing Good Friday, the 18th inst. the day of our annual fast, Gov. Hubbard says:

 l earnestly exhort the people of this com monwealth that they observe this solemnity not merely as decent custom, but as relig- ious duty ; that they pause space in their customary avocation, of pleasure, business and gain, and by solemn introversions and self searchings, discover themselves to themselves; that they voluntarily taste little of fasting, that they may know how hunger tastes to those who in these sharp and pinching times, lack and suffer hunger; that they invoke the blessings of the heavens and fruitful seasons upon the coming labors of the husbandman, so that our lands fail not of their autumn in crease; and, finally, that, as people with one accord, in private and in all our temples of public worship, we confess our sins in true penitence, and, with litanies and applications
Year: 1878

Chicago, Aug. 2.-The Land Agent
Of the Union Pacific railroad at Omaha
issued an official circular letter, giving
notice that that road would not accept
as final the recent decision of Secretary
Schurz as to the right of citizens to
settle on and remain in undisturbed
possession of lands granted the Union
Pacific by the Government. Any such
settlers will be dealt with as trespassers.
Year: 1878

There are great many people who
are living anxious lives, and wasting
time in watching the fluctuations of
the stock market. and trying to get
points and private information that
shall enable them to make q fortune.
They are risking their capital in a busi-
ness in which, from the nature of
things, ninety nine must lose in order
that one may be successful. We hear
OF the successes always but the losses
are kept as secret as possible, since
the losers expect and receive no
sympathy. Meanwhile. q thousand
chances TO make more than a ordinary
interest on their money, and often
large fortunes are escaping them every
day. In any growing city. land in
creases in value faster than ordinary in
terest. In some :cities, this increase
Is so great that many capitalists have
been content 10 hold well-located prop
erty for the rise. without any improve
ment whatever, although the additional
investment for Improvements, if con-
sidered separately, will often yield two
" N"'SS PNi tNhN' pei AhOuthi bcsAuos
Fastening the increase in the value of
the land Hundreds of families can be
found now who have comfortable homes
that are annually increasing in value,
because a small part of their capital
was thus securely anchored. while
everything else they possessed vanished
shortly after the husband was tempted
to indulge in stock speculations: The
money that has been lost in this man.
ner, if it had been invested 9 few years
ago in vacant lots at current prices, in
what was then the outskirts of the city.
would have made the family rich. Any
one who has lived few years in this
city can point out hundreds of cases
where land has risen in value from IS
to $50 and 800 per front foot. and land
then held at higher rates in proportion.
A few years hence. those now here will
have an abundance of similar stories to
tell, the moral of which will be, And
there ] might have made my fortune if
l had let speculation alone Stocks rise
without regard to their intrinsic value,
and fall naturally, because valueless or
overrated. But none need expect to
see the day when any well-located lot
in the city will be cheaper that it is at
present. With few exceptions. the
foundations of the largest fortunes in
this city have been investments in land
at low prices R. f. AdrSrtiseF;
Year: 1878

THE necessity of economizing N the
agricultural districts has deprived
many mechanics and laborers of en-
ployment, and driven them from the
towns and cities. which are, at the same
time receiving immigrants fleeing from
the depression on the Atlantic Slope:
and it will be difficult, If not impossi-
BILE. to find work for these people
through the Summer and Fall.


We have said. aud our opinion is
shared by professional orchardists, that
there is chance for q million men In
this Territory to make comfortable
homes bv cultivating small fruits for
drying. The market for fresh frnit is
supplied so well that there is not much
profit in its cultivation, unless under
exceptional circumstances; although
there might be. if some great improve
ment were made in the facilities and
expense of shipment to the Eastern
States; but it will not do to trust to
such contingency. Dry fruits. nuts
pickles etc. have great advantage
over fresh fruit in their keeping quail
ties and their high price as compared
with the freight. The trees and vines
once planted will not be affected by
drought. and by their regularity oi
yield give a security which the growing
of grain for expectation can never have
in this Territory.


The cultivation of fruit for drying
however, requires a special knowledge,
persistence and capital or credit not
possessed by many of the men now
seeking opportunities to establish
themselves: and while there are chan
ces for million. yet 1t is unsafe to ad-
wise any special individual, possibly
lacking in the needful qualities OF
means. tn lay out one of these orchards.
The land is vacant, however, and while
10000 men are clamoring for employ.
ment, the Territory is foil of work or
opportunities for it; and We can scarce
ly look in any direction without seeing
place where labor could be spent with
profit; and where we know it will be
spent at no distant time.
Year: 1878

In the event of peace in Europe,
what will England do with the In
dian troops in the Mediterranean +?
This question that agitates the
London press just now. One plan
Is to transport to England, enter
tain them, and show them about
the country, and tilen send them
back to India with d high opinion
of The strength and greatness the
Government Another suggestion
ID that they be sent to South Africa
to 6ght the GaffreS.
Year: 1878

The announcement which came a


few days ago Of the death Of Ex-


King George the Fifth Of Hanover


brings to mind many incidents in
the life Of this not very brilliant
sovereign which were at one time


quite familiar to the reading world.


The father of the Ex King was a


monarch Of narrow views, and de


voted most Of his energies to the


work Of oyerthroWing the liberal


Constitution Of Hanover and per-
scouting the honorable function
aries who refused to applaud his


course. King Earnest. after a not


very successful reign, died in 1851,


and his blind son became King of
Hanover under the title of George


the Fifth. The blind King was in


many respects much better man


than his father, but his reign
abounded in idiosynerasies, one of


which is rather interesting at this
time. He was thorough believer
in the devil Of the fathers" and


was determined that such belief


should be instilled into the minds
OF the children. He Insisted upon
Old Nick being reinstated in all
his former rights in the elementary
school books used throughout the
kingdom. By order Of his blind
Majesty, the devil was described II
those school-books asa person OF
very villainous and reprlsive ap-
pearance, with the traditional
cloyen foot, and with perfect
arsenal Of frightful instruments Of
torture. The Hanoverians refused
to swallow this devil, and a long
and amusing political struggle en-
sued. In 1866, however, Bismarck
settled the Hanoyerian question.
devil and all, by dethroning George
the Fifth and making Hanover a !
part Of the German Empire Up |
to the time of his death the blind
king, hopeful ofregaining his crown,
led d rowing life, but did not re
2elye much sympathy from the
monarchs Of Europe,
Many OF the Hanoyerians were
very warmly attached to him, and
n. this country it is not uncommon
o hear the injustice of Bismarck
o the blind king mentioned in
touching terms by those who were
his subjects.