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Year: 1879

we nOtlCo, Will u IeeIhS "PP'N
ciativs Of the ludicrous, the frantic
efforts of some of our representative
democratic newspapers to justify the
actions of their leaders in Congress
by attempting to show that some OF
the republican members, in former
years, voted against the very meas
ures which they are now trying to
maintain. This, to say the least, is
questionable logic. The argument
that because some members of each
party may have erred in the past
therefore neither party must attempt
10 do right NOW, is flimsy indeed. If
we postpone improvements until
some immaculate party arises to car
ry them out, there will be no need
of reformatory effort until the dawn
of the millennium.


We are not among those unreas
enable fanatics who claim all the 20
litical purity in the country for ETH
ER party, but we DO insist on treat
ing every question at issue in fair
manner, upon the real merits Of the
case. If it is right to tack irrelevan,
measures on appropriation bills, then
tolerate such actions, but If this
course is wrong, then put it down a.
you would any other thing worthy OF
defeat--no matter what polisical par
ty suffers by the result.


One of the great obstacles to an,
specific improvement in political af
fairs is the average politicians alb
surd fear Of ''stultifying his record"
A man who is truly ambitious to
serve his country we'll will not per
petually look back to see if any OF
his past acts can be quoted agains'
him in his present course. That kind
of consistency which binds one to
follow ones own bad example is
hardly worthy to be called jewel.
But has any party ever before gone
so far as to boldly threaten a stop
page OF legitimate governmental ex
penses in the event of refusal, on
the part of the Executive, to surren
der constitutional privileges?


The real facts of the case are that
the democratic leaders keenly real.
ize the loss of ground which the ac
tion Of democratic congressman is
causing for their party, and they now
catch at every straw in the way of
argument to justify their unworthy
co.workers. But this attempted rev
olutionary legislation will work out
immeasurable good to the country.
1t is teaching the nation that the
democratic party is not to be trusted
with the reins Of government, that
the old spirit of the rebellion is re-
asserting itself under their suprema.
cy, and that their course tends to.
ward dissolution of states and the
iIreMievable wreck OF the nation.
1t is making partizan republicans of
hundreds who had become so liberal
and conservative that they were
practically neutral. 1t is driving
out Of the party those democrats
whose better judgment reprobates
such wholesale trampling under foot
of the constitution and principles of
this noble government of ours. 1t
will insure the election of a republi,
eau president, and large republican
gains, next year.


The editor Of the Unitarian "Ad-
Year: 1879

Messrs. Lenox and Perry have for
some time been in the mountains at the
head of Magpie, Montana, getting out
timber for large stable. The noun
tains in the vicinity OF Magpie were
recently set On fire by party Of pros
pectors, and the fire ragged over
quite an extent of country. About
3 O'CLOCK on the afternoon of the 14th
ult., Court Sheriff's wagon and team
started down the canyon loaded with
fence poles, and a few minutes later
Leon and Perry followed with heavy
load of hewn timber. They had got
fairly ia the canyon when the wind
suddenly increased to lively gale, and
before they could realize the extreme
danger of their position the whole
mountain was in flames. Putting
whip TO their horses, they commenced
race for their lives. To turn back
was impossible, the mountains rising
Year: 1879

Teach them self-rellance.
| Teach them, to make bread.
| Teach them to make SHIRTS.


Teach them not to wear false hair.


Teach them not to powder and paint.


Teach them how to wash and iron
clothes.


Teach them how to make their own
clothes.


Teach them how to do marketing for
the family.


Teach them how to cook good meal
of victuals.


Teach them to wear calico dresses
and do it like queen.


Teach them to say no and mean 1t,
or yes, and stick to it.


Teach them how to darn stockings
and sew on buttons.


Teach them to regard the morals, not
the money Of beau.


Give them a good substantial common
school education.


Teach them every day, dry, hard,
practical common sense.


Teach them all the mysteries OF the
kitchen, the dining room and the par
lor.


Teach them to have nothing to do
with dlssolute an4 intemperate young
men.


Teach them that good, round, rosy
rom9, is worthy Afty delicate con-
sum 2tives.
Year: 1879

almost perpendicular on each side of


the canyon. Their only hops lay In


outstrlpping the fire, which was now at


their very heels. Judge of their sur


prise and CONSERVATION on discovering,


few rods ahead, the wagon which had


preceded them completely blocking up


the road, the driver having abandoned


it to save his horses. What was to be


done now must be done quickly. Perry


was on the point OF giving the horses


the whip and tearing his way through,


but the Colonel, with the cool head OF
an old soldier, suggested throwing off


the load of feaee pore5 and clearing the


road. Both set to work with a will,
and in few seconds had the poles un-
loaded, the wagon uncoupled and
tumbled down the side OF the mountain.
The roar and cracking Of tho 1ames
! and the booming crash of falling tim
Der was sufficient to strike terror to the
hearts Of older mountalneers than those
who had only been in the country
few months. So exhausted wcre thcy
with the intense heat and the severe
exertions of the last few moments that
they had barely sufficient strength to
Chamber on tho wagon and again com
nence the frightful race. The fire in
meantime had got ahead Of them, and
putting the whip to their now maddened
horses, they began running the gauntlet
of fire. Trees were falling in all direc-
tions around them; the atmosphere
was thick with smoke and impregnated
with the fumes of burning pitch, max
ing it almost suffOcating. Both faces
were beginning to wear tho picture of
despair. All hope OF eyer getting
safely through had almost died within
them, when Perry CHANGED to remark
that the COlonel's wife that night would
probably be widow. The words acted
like magic on the Colonel, who, rails
ing to his feet with "not by long
sight," began urging the horses to re-
newed exertions with the end of q
binding chain, the horses literally tear
ing their way over fallen trees and
burnt timber for a distance Of half a
mile, when they emerged into small
clearing where the fire had taken turn
and again gone up the mountain. With
the exception Of some slight damage to
selves, they arrived safely at the Ferry
Year: 1879

1t looks very unreasonable and in
consistent to push Pillsbury forward
for third term, when man like c.
X. Davis>was not allowed the compli-
ment of denomination. We admit
that Pillsbury is an upright, honorable
man in whom full confidence can be
placed, and who has, to the best of his
ability; faithfully discharged the duties
incumbent upon him, but when you
say this you say all. Davis is one OF
Minnesota's gifted sons, man of ac.
knowledged genius and marked ability
one Of the most Intellectual men of the
day, a statesman and brilliant ora.
tor. To set such man to one side,
after serving one term and press mar
of mediocre ability forward for third
term, does not speak well for Mime
sofa politics.
Year: 1879

The Benson Times, in speaking Of
the railroad meeting at Sauk Centre,
says:


The result of the railroad meeting at
Sauk Centre was not, we regret to say, II
triumph for Benson, and for the intests
here and elsewhere which which have been
at work to secure the desired road The
money sharks were on hand i'll full force,
anu for the time seem to have secured a
victory; but we are reliably informed that
several of the moneyed men who gave in
their adhersion to rival line are already
sick of their bargain
Year: 1879

Norris and Montevideo three times a week,
but when it comes to having our mail go
all over the country to get here, just count
us out if you please.


We hope the citizens of Big Stone
county will take steps to have this in
fernal outrage remedied and righted.
The idea that few interested parties
can get up buncombe petition, and
have an old and we'll established mail
route discontinued, and establish a
new one running all over the country
beginning no where and ending in the
same vicinity does not speak well for
the honesty of either the government
or the originators of the swindle.
Many of the residents of Big Stone and
Stevens Counties were induced to set
tie along the line Of the old stage route
thinking that they would enjoy the
privileges of frequent mail and stage
COMMUNICATIONS lIOllC VI bAILA WA
imagining other than that the service
would be increased, instead of being
discontinued.


We hope, that when the matter is
brought before our Senators and Con-
gressmen, they will ascertain who is
responsible for this outrageous act
The very fact that Ortonville is only
thirty-two miles from Morris and over
forty-fve from Benson, stamps the
whole transaction as deliberate fraud.


P. S.--Since the above was in type,
we learn that the Post Master General
hae decided to continue the Morris and
Ortonyille service, and will increase
the route to a tri-weekly. Now, il
they make the Sisseton route a daily,
or even tri-weekly, we will be salts
fed and harmony restored.
Year: 1879

Little FAILS Transcript:


1t is the intention of the new company,
and the desire of all who are interested,
to commence work early in the spring and
to build part all Of the road the coming
season, but the delays usually experienced
with such enterprises cause Us 10 believe
that thr.e years will probably elapse be
fore the road will be completed from Lit
tie Falls to the stste line. We believe that
the road will be built because it would un
qu"stionabIy be one of the best paying
lines in the state, and capital is not SLOW
to be enlisted in such cases, If the adyan
tages and opportunities that exist ere
brought to the nstice Of capitalists.
Year: 1879

If a second penitentiary is to be
built, we of northwestern Minnesota
would like to have it located some
where this side Of St. Paul, Morris
would be as good a location as could
be found in the state. If we have
nothing else we have plenty Of room.
Year: 1879

The Senate voted to confirm the
Presidents New York Custom House
appointments. This is hard and bit
ter pill for Conkling, but it may have
the effect of reducing his prodigious
bump of almightincss.
Year: 1879

The proposed route from Benson via
Robin Hoods barn, etc., is not what we
want and we do not suppose that there is
any one who does unless it is some con-
tractor who is anxious to get q job at Un.
Gle Sans expense. 1t is our opinion that
1--we shoild have mail connections with
Year: 1879

AcCfDENTLY SHOT. On Sunday even>
ing james Murphy of Trinity Center was
leading horse TO water when he stirred
up hornet or wasps nest. In jumping
to avoid their attack pistol fell from his
pocket and on striking the ground was
discharged. the bullet hitting him a lit
tie above the knee and lodging in the groin
as nearly as could be judged. Dr.. Lord
was summoned and attended the wound
ed man. He pronounces him as com
Portable as could be expected under the
circumstances. This is another warning
against the carrying ofweapens which no
one will pay the least attention. to.
Year: 1879

The Court decided that the question was
an improper one, be ecauSe the witness stated
that he had never made insanity special
study. and because the question did not di-
rect the mind Of the witness to the time OF
the offence, or TO anv other time; and was
therefore Objectionable for vagueness.
Year: 1879

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Star says 1t has
been pretty well understood that Gen. Grants
travels about the world and the systematized
puffery by newspaper correspondents who ae-
company the General OF every movement and
incident are parts Of plan to get him re-
nominated for the Presidency and to create
popularity for him among the American peo-
pie. 1t has been foreseen, too, that every
thing possible will be done by his friends and
partisans to make his return home the occa-
sion for grand ovation. This scheme to
work up enthusiasm begins to take shape. An
effort Is to be made to secure reduced fares
for the army OF office-seekers who propose to
meet Grant on the Pacific coast.
Year: 1879

LONDON, March 12-The Times Paris COR
respondent telegraphs as follows: A number
OF the deputies OF the Left will Of course only
vote against Impeachment on the condition
that its rejection shall be effected by passing
an order Of the day, so couched that no mem
Der OF the Right could agree to 1t. very
large majority will certainly support such an
order of the day.
Year: 1879

With some, scolding is chronic. Life is one long fret. The flesh is feverish, the nerves unstrung, the spirit per- turbed and in state of unrest. The physical condition and the material sur roundings may have strong tendency to disturb our equanimity and to exas- perate our feelings; but we are apt to bear in mind that the scolding never did anybody good, and withal grows to be very uncomfortable to the party who indulges in it.

 Inappropriate to anybody, scolding appears most hateful in parents and ministers. Set to be dispensers of kind ness and love to those with whom they are more especially associated, it is hor- rible to see gall distilled instead of char ity that blesses both parties. Scolding turns household into pandemonium, and church into an inquisition. Bear in mind that kindness and gentle speech are great deal easier to practice than their orposites. Why practice the worse thing when harder Arrest yourself in the indulgence of this bad habit right here. Begin now, and put yourself un- der bonds to be good natured. .- Zion's Herald.
Year: 1879

Of all ungrateful, iu-conditiored, disagreeable reptiles, the black snake takes the lead, and, with the exception of the common water-snake, is the most pugnacious of all serpents ever handled; it would bite fercely when caught, and, further. it would bite in captivity when- ever the temptation offered. We could not tame 1t to any extent until, by beat ing it smartly and repeatedly, we at length succeeded in getting it to state of sullen, reluctant decency. Its bite caused some blood to flow, but other wise amounted to nothing. The water snake was as snappish and unapprecia- tive of kindness as the black snake; would bite when first captured and also afterward during captivity, though in this latter state not always, but as the caprice seized it. The copper-head we had only in two instances. One was brought to us half dead, and died the same evening. The other was captured alive by placing the foot (well-booted) on the reptiles neck. and inserting the snake by degrees into a box. It was always an uncivil, untamable animal, utterly indifferent to the comforts and allurements of civilized life. We con- tented ourselves with letting him alone and looking at him through the wire gauge front of his box. A large rattle snake was sent us from the Blue noun tains, but it had been so long in captivi. ty before reaching us, that all the spirit was out of it. It had large fangs, but never showed any disposition to use them, and though we took it from it's box dozen times day. and handled it sometimes not over-delicately, still it never resented any of these liberties. Twenty five years have since passed away, yet when now think of our te- merity in this instance, it is never with out shudder. What I did then with impunity and without thought, would not now repeat for million of money. -Scicnce NeaUs.
Year: 1879

themselves. The land on which they are to be planted should be set 6x6 feet in rows, the ground having been first deeply plowed and narrowed.

 Keep all weeds down and the soil well stirred with a cultivstor until hot weather sets in, when they should be mulched with straw, thick enough to keep all weeds down; after the second year they must be pruned every fall or early in the spring, allowing not more than five or six young shoots to remain. Care should also be taken to cut away the hard substance which frequently grows around the stock, just above the ground, which is the destruction of more entrants than anything else, be- cause it is generally not noticed until it is too late. A well-kept currant bush will yield from one to two gallons of fluit, but not in the fence corners with grass and weeds three or four feet high all around them.
Year: 1879

ment the white cross was an insupport- able weight.

 At last he reached his dwelling, and this time hoped to find a little rest. But as soon as his wife perceived him she began to cried out:

 "Are you not ashamed to come back as you went? Five or six of our neigh bors have asked me if you had lost your senses Quick let me rub out that crossi"

 "Away, woman P exclaimed Robert, exasperated.

 You shall not remain so, Hope; I will not have any one belonging to me so ridiculous. Take off that jacket l take it off this minute, I tell you r

 As she spoke thus, Mrs. Hope attempt ed to seize her husband s arm; but the latter rudely repulsed her. Mrs. Hope, who was not remarkable for patience, replied by blow, and the result was a scuff1e between the two, to the great scandal of the neighbors, who ran to separate them.

 Everybody blamed Robert, who, when he became calm, understanding that there was no hope of rest or peace for him otherwise, effaced the cross of his own accord.

 The Monday following he carried his rent to the house of his landlord.

 "Ah ah Robert, said MT. Taylor, on perceiving him, sI thought you would soon repent your bargain. This is good lesson for envious and im- patient dispositions, who are necessarily complaining. Do not complain of being less fortunate than others, for you know not the sufferings of your neighbo1. All crosses are heavy the way to render them light is to bear them with pa | tience, courage and good will.
Year: 1879

Though premises seemed for



on Spacious GALLERIES Of easy access ne views avs @ sne nusy
That will comfort to the thousands who like the Grand Depot and approve OF s
Inetho
The millinery upholstery house supply china greatly
comfortable Ladies where those who
counters and desire for all one time can get the goods and
without delay
The stations cash and the electric bells call cash boys viii



than requisite to conduct business safe system to sell eheapy ,
establishment None
shall hold the Grand
Depot we know it. By truly serving patrons we hope to prove the value
partially developed
Without dspgg Others attend sc developing the business
of
The first markets the world the places where goods are produced are being
Without intermediate profits will



Our with rapidly perfected
will permitted sailing goods The customers who buy of
goods
We



We
by them.
only
Year: 1879

A pastor of a Wheeling church re-
quested that his salary might be reduced
two hundred dollars. After consulta
ton, the congregation refused to accede
to the request. What is this world
coming to?
Year: 1879




FRIENDLY CoUNsEL.-1. Resist the
temptation of circulating ill reports;
spread them not at all.
2. If you cannot speak well of anoth-
er, at least do not speak ill of him.


8. Never speak i'll of another behind
his back. Why should you consider
his character Of less value than your
own.


4. Speak of others as you would were
they present, speak of friend of him
who is absent, and cannot speak for
himself.


5. Consider yourself the guardian of
the character of those who may be alb
sent as you would wish others guard
your character in your absence.


6. Whenever it may be needed to men
tion anything to the disadvantage of
another, let it be done with truthfulness,
tenderness, humility, and with the re-
collection of how much has been for
given thee.
Year: 1879

A STORY OF LINCoLN.- Gentle
men, said Mr.. Lincoln one day during
wartime, to several western men who
called upon him to criticise the Admin
istration, suppose all the property you
were worth was in gold, and you had
put it in the hands Of Blondin to carry
across the Niagara Falls on tight-rope,
would you shake the rope while he was
passing over it, or keep shouting to him,
'Biondin. stoop little more Go lit
tie faster?' No. I am sure you would


not. You would hold your breath as
well as your tongue, and keep your
hands off until he was safely over. Now
the Government Is in the same situa.
ton, and is carrying acress a stormy
ocean an immense weight; untold
treasures are in its hands. It is doing
the best it can; don't badger it; keep
silent and it will get you safely over.h
Year: 1879

The Volumes of the Bdzar begin with the first Num- Der forsJanuary of each year. When no time is men, tonee will be understood that the subscriber wishes to with the number next after the receipt of his order.
Year: 1879

The day before Turkish girl is married she is taken to the bath by her lady friends. and humps of sugar are broken over her head as forecast of matrimony A year-or so after 1 ward her husband breaks the whole sugar. | bowl over her head
Year: 1879

The facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work arc not
surpassed in California outside of San
francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Year: 1879

PASSAGE OF THE BILL FOR THE RE-
novAL OF THE CoUNTY-SBAT.--We
congratulate our people to-day on the
passage of the bill for the removal of the
county-seat from New Castle to this city.
The bill passed the Senate On the 18th
inst. by a unanimous vote, and passed the
House yesterday afternoon, by a vote of
Is ayes to nays.


We regard this act as a measure Of
economy for the people Of the whole
county. The bill was opposed by some
of our friends at New Castle, but in
doing so we believe they only consulted
their own personal interests, and we hope
with confidence that they will ultimately
find that the removal of the courts will
benefit their city, which is favorably 10
Gated, and now that it has taken a great
start as a manufacturing place may grow
all the faster by the removal of the courts
This was the experience Of Chester, onl.
few miles further up the Delaware
and there is no reason why the same re
suits may not be expected at New Cas-
tie. There was some opposition, too, b
some Of our friends in the lower Hur
dreds, but we are sure they would prefs
that the county-seat should be here
least most of them said that if q ne
courthouse was to be built they prefe
red that it should be built in Wilmin,
ton. 1t will be some time yet before IL
change can be effected, and in the meal


while we hope all will come to the col


clusion that the General Assembly b


acted wisely.