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Year: 1878

1t Is great triumph for the Bourbons,
when Beverly Douglas sobers up sufficiently
to vote.-Chicago Times.


The daily newspaper is, after all, the only
medium of communication between the ad-
vertiser who has goods to sell and the custom
or to whom be wishes to sell these goods
Neao York World.


Mr. Hampton is not very bad prophet in
this matter. A little more conciation and
few more Potter resolutions, many people will
begin to sigh with the poet for "still, strong
man in blatant land. d."And there's no use de.
nying that Gen. Grant about fills the BILL
Boston Herald.


There are two things in life which every
man thinks he can do better than any other
man; one is to poke fire, and the other is
to run newspaper. No man ever saw the
first-named operation conducted by another
but his fingers itched to get hold OF the poker.
And the man who, in the secrecy of his own
heart, does not think that he could shape and
conduct the model newspaper of the world
does not live.-N. Y. Times


The question for the American people to
decide is whether they will intrust political
power to patty which has developed such
an utter incapacity for public affairs, and the
principal feature of whose record is that it
tried for four years to overthrow by arms the
government which it is now trying to cap
ture by another line of approach. Indian.
apolis Journal.


1t is unquestionable that the Republican
party has received a large number of acces-
sions within the past few days, and is much
stronger, in consequence, than it has been
for long time past. Further than this, the
recent course Of the Democrats has undoubt-
edly had tendency to unite the Republican
party, and heal the breaches in it which have
been 30 apparent and serious for so long a
period. This is the most gratifying, or rath-
er the only gratifying feature of the affair.
-Neoo Hduen Journal.
Year: 1878

CoNsCIENcE-QUICKENIN is the latest
popular game. Tllden is the feller that does
it, and his agency is the somewhat celebrated
barrel of money. 1t is pity his own con-
science wouldn't quicken sufficiently TO in
duce him to pay that income tax of which
he derauded the government.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and commrni
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
but as guaranty Of good faith.


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

Golden Medical Discovery
Is Alternative, or Blood d-oleansing.
Golden Medical Discovery


Is PectOral.


Golden Medical Discovery
Is Cholagogue, or Liver standard.
Golden Medical Discovery
Golden Medical Discovery
Year: 1878

The Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light
Company, of Philadelphia, will accept
the contract recently awarded to them by
the City Council, for lighting the oil
lamps of this city during next year with
their patent gasoline, and keeping the
lamps in repair. Their are about 1856
oil lamps in this city, and the contract
price for each is $21.S3 per year. An
accredited agent of the company will be
here tomorrow, to consummate the con-
tract with tho lamp committee.
Year: 1878

DO bears speak English?' Their


holding the revolver close to the


nose Of the pretended beast, he de
manded, What dost thou in this
accursed costume :? The rogue i'll


the bears skin replied that he was


merely earning his living. He was
Ia driver BY profession, but The
season had been a bad one, and he


had been obliged to take another


trade. He had entered into a


compact with number Of guides


to clothe himself in bears skin
Which | can assure YOU is as hot
as purgatory IN such weather as


this'-and plant himself in one Of
the faForite mountain paths. When
one OF my associates comes along
this road with tourist, suddenly
show myself. The foreigner is
ready to die with fright, but the
courageous guide rushes atme and
drives me away, naturally receiv-
ing = very handsome douceur for
his bravery in risl1ing his own life
to preserve that Of his employer.
n the evening the bear and the
guide generally met at an inn aid
divided the spoil. The bear plead T
ID SO piteously thai the artist did
1ot have the heart to have him ar
,ested.
Year: 1878

EAsY-He made his first ap-
pearanee at our new office last
evening" and inquired why a hand
organ was like Thanksgiving. The
answer he gave was 50 easy that we
repented having given up the
connndrum. It was simply Because
one is enough for the year ); and he
walked down stairs with the
leisurely tread Of q man who is
permitted to go on bail.
Year: 1878

LATE. And you must so SO
soon !? she murnured, as he gather
ed up his hat and came and turned
his sleepy eyes toward the door.
1t is late he said. Late?' she
eooed, softly may, love, nights
candles are not burned cut and
you nger but a moment longer
But he said he couldn't possibly !;
he had to get down to tie store at
seven o'clock, or the boss would
dock his wages. and he couldn't
stand that no how and besides he
had good deal Of dusting to do.
And he busted.
Year: 1878

upon authorized that it was not to be antici-
pated that any further legislation of Congress,
or any action of any department OF the gov
ernment, would sanction or tolerate the re-
demption of the principal of these bonds or
the payment of interest thereon in other coin
than that exacted by the government in ex-
change for the same. In view of that fact,
it will be justly regarded as grave breach of
public faith to undertake to pay these bonds,
principal or interest, in silver coin worth in
the market less than the coin received for
them. 1t is said that the silver dollar made
legal teEder by this bill will, under its oper.
alton, be equivalent in full to the gold dollar.
Many of the sup p5orters of the bill believe
this. Is it just to attempt to pay debts, eth
er public or private, in coin of inferior value
to the money of the world? The capital de-
feet Of the measure is that it contains no pro-
vision protecting from its operation pre-exist-
ing debts in case the coinage which it creates
shall continue to be of less value than that
which was the sole legal tender when they
were contracted. If it is now proposed, for
the purpose of taking advantage of the depre-
citation of silver in payment of debts, to coin
and make legal tender q silver dollar of less
gold or paper, which is now lawful money of
this country, such a measure, it will be hard
ly questioned, will in the judgment Of the
mankind be an act of bad faith. As to all debts
har tod oil dnll
be made legal tender only at its market val
ue. The standard of value should not be
changed without the consent of both parties
to the contract. The National promises
should be kept with unfiinching fidelity.
There is no power to compel nation to pay
its just debts. Its credit depends on its hon
or The nation knows what It has led its
creditors to expect. can not approve bill
which in my judgment authorizes the viola
tion Of sacred obligations. The obligation of
public faith transcends all questions of profit
or public advantage. Its unquestionable
maintenance is the dictate as well of the high
est experience as of the most necessary duty,
and should ever be carefully guarded by the
Executive. by Congress and by the people.
1t is my firm conviction that if the country is
to be benefited by silver coinage it can be
done only by the issue of silver dollars of full
value, which will defraud no man; and cur
rency worth less than it purports to be will in
the end defraud, not only the creditors, but
all who are engaged in legitimate business,
and none more assuredly than those who are
dependent on their daily labor for their daily
bread.


[Signedt RUTHERFORD B. HAYES,


President Of the United States.
Eaecutiue Mansion, Feb. %, 1878.
Year: 1878




The subject of the employment Of women
is as vital 70 the rich IS to the poor. Mr.
Emefson's remark with regard to the regsls-
ton Of the body holds equally for the soul
he who is rich, and would be well, let him
live as if be were poor. We talk Of the lazy
poor because they are burden to the COM
muniiy; are not the lazy rich, after all, the
rottenness ai The corsi every woman, from
the Queen on the throne to the little Pipps
who passes every day to the iisture, has her
wozk % do, and is responsible for the per-
formance Of it. All service ranks the same
with God. All are servants equally in His
sight" OLaS4 H.


What 8 picture would the life of the aver
age vonanof Fifth Avenue or Beacon Street
present to rs If we should lay Il down with
out e1sggesation on paper! Her school days
over, it IS her habit to- walk into the break
fast-room at nine o'clock, just from her bed,
her front hair twisted over pins or bits of silk.
She lounges. reading the newspaper, chatting
with others As purposeless as herself, warm
ing her feet or gazing out Of window, until
eleven; then she retires to arrange her toilet
for the evening, perhaps to examine clean
clothes from the wash, or perform some other
household duty-duties not to be omitted,
but which the economical woman Zone who
has learned the value Of time) would have
completed before the day began; then she
dresses for afternoon calls, and, list in hand,
descends to the lunch table. Here nearly an
other hour fades sway before she begins her
afternoon round, fitting from house to house,
cheerfully chatting of the SAGug6raun, Nils
son, Kellogg of everything, in short, which
concerns the shows of life, but careful as one
walking over pitfalls to avoid every subject
Of vital interest either to herself or others.
Then, the visits or drive ended, she hurries
home In season TO dress for dinner, and go
somewhere sfterward. as il to exhaust to the
last drop her own vital strength and the hours
of the day. This little record is not over
drawn. With certain notifications, this is
the substance of the life of wives and daugh-
ters Of well-to-do merchants in our cities.
These days are varied by certain mornings
given to music and others to painting But
how shall the average of those who achieve
any thing worth doing! A man to be paint
er must not paint with half his mind. The
same law holds good of the woman.


Let every woman apply to her own life the
doctrine of selection. The man is bred to
this. What Is your son going to be +? parents
are asked, and boys in the public school con-
hde to each other the profession of their
cboi:e. No one asks the girl what is to be
her employment, what she is preparing for.
The days Of her pleasant school life glide by
one after another; frequently no accurate
scholarship has been required of her; and
when the routine stops, she Is without rudder
and without aim.-[Harper's Magazine for
March.
Year: 1878

Of all prisoners Of wsr-these might naturally
be thought sufficient to satisfy the most in
satiate eonqreror; but to them is added the
occupation by Russia of Batoum, Kars,
Bayazid, Ardahan and the adjacent territory
until all demands are complied with From
what source can Turkey obtain any funds to
pay these claims, when Bulgaria is elevated
to the dignity Of e principality, when her
boundaries are extended, and when the fleet
has been ceded to Russia? The result will be
destroyed, and that there will be no hope of
her ever again raising her head in Europe.
There is no wonder England protests against
such demands, and that she seems inclined to
oppose the paying of the interest upon Turk
ish bonds held in Russia out of the Egyptian
tribute. Anything that affects her pocket is
sure to rouse her to action, and there seems
no probability that the condition will be al
lowed to be enforced without vigorous oppo-
sition on her part. Ne may, of course, be
thankful that the rule of the Turk in Europe
has come to so decisive an end, but if such
revolutionary demands are to precipitate even
q more terrible war than that which has now
ended, we may hesitate before endorsing Rus
sia fully in her designs. Besides this, it must
be remembered that, although she is entitled
to due credit for the stand that she has taken
in behalf of the oppressed provinces, she has
scarcely been consistent with the character
which she would like to establish for herself
as champion of right and equity. Her per-
sistent demand for the retrocession of Bessar-
abba Ia not in accordance with the convention
she concluded with Rornania when her army
passed through it. 1t was then agreed that
in retnrn for the favor extended to her Russia
should lay herself ''under obligations 10 main
tain and uphold the political rights of Roman
ia as defined by her internal laws and existing
treaties, and also to maintain and defend the
present integrity of Romania." On being in
formed that Russia would insist on the retro
session of Bessarabia, the Romanian Chambers
sent manly note to the Powers who signed
the treaty of Paris, asserting that they had
fought for their integrity: that European in
terests demanded that it should be maintained
and defended; that they would maintain it,
and would under no consideration agree to an
alienation of their territory. Now, it may be
all well to argue that Russia by persisting in
this demand is simply attempting to wipe
out some of the shame and humiliation which


were heaped upon her by the treaty of Paris,
and that she is ready to sacrifice everything
to gain this end. But if a solemn promise is
thus disregarded the world will be apt to look
doubtfully on her other professions as to
single -mindedness and consistency. And ia
all our satisfaction at the destruction of the
Ottoman Power we should remember that the
Sclavonic race, which will undoubtedly soon
rule the East, may be as cruel and tyrannous
as its predecessor, and be as much menace
10 the peace of Western Europe, from which
we look for increasing light and civilization.
Baltimore American, Feb. 9th.
Year: 1878




Let every producer esteem it his duty to
become member Of some organization that
shall represent his chosen occupation, that
shall rally to his aid. and that shall finally
inangurate government OF econamy, just
ice and equality. Let it be no excuse to de-
linquents that present organizations are in
sufficient, are unsatisfactory or are unwor-
thy Of support, since. all whose interests
are ut stake would join these organizations,
inspired with high and noble motives, these
bodies would soon become just what their
uembers desire to accomplish. An asso-
citation is after all but the aggregated opin-
ion and desire of its individual members
Farmore can be effected by joining the ranks
and vigorously helping on the car Of prog
ress in the proper direction, than by stand
ing alocf. sowing the seeds Of discomfort,
and finally destroying the power and infiu-
ence Of those who by right should become
the governing classes.
Year: 1878

WHAT THE GRANGE HAS ACCOMPLISHED.


The grange is truly national in its scope
and aims. 1t is the germ seed OF the great
national movement now in vigorous progress
to secure national system of currency that
shall be just to all classes of citizens, with
out favoring any special law those who
choose to invest their money in banks OF
issue. The grange, too, was the prime NOV
er for a reduction of public salaries, which
are higher than is necessary to secure per-
fectly competent men to fill the offices; and
every dollar in excess is that much extra
tax on the people for the special benefit Of
the officeholders.


The grange made start toward cor
ection Of those great public abuses; it ac-
complished the opening of the mighty bat
tie; and though other organizations OF a
more distinctly political nature may take
up the cause and push it on to final victory,
the grange is still needed as the great con-
servative balance wheel It is universally
acknowledged that the farmers are our most
conservating class; they go slow but sure;
and their STEADY reserve power OF moral
control will insure the country against any
communistic or other excesscs. Brethren,
hold the fort There's duty and destiny tor
us yet.--IoDa Weekly Farmer.
Year: 1878

herself; and even for this picture she
found it so hard to buy proper canvas
that she had used the delicate stocking
the cause of all her troubles-that in
the distraction of her grief she had used
to wipe away her tears, and so, she had
brought it from home with her years
before.


For once the cardinal dropped upon
his knees with all his heart in the ado
ration. They rehearsed the old story.
He told her that though his temper was
reused, he never dreamed of casting
her off. She did not tell what sorrow
had really driven her away. They
both asked forgiveness-he for having
been harsh, she for having made him
suffer by her flight. He was so like a
mother when her lost baby is brought
home, that all the cardinal seemed to
disappear for while but soon the old
dictatorial way came again and Bea-
trice was not sorry, for it brought back
the pleasant old times.


81 was right, though, my child; as-
thetically was right. 1t was the vul-
garity OF extravaganza but | believe
the prince was a rascal"


GAS to the prince, I've forgotten him
long ago. But is the stocking now fit
for princess F'


ga princess It's too good for an
empress. 1t is fit for my great gallery"


The Cardinal is dead, but the glory
of his extravaganza lives after him in
his art treasures. Whether these senti-
ments about the matter of the stockings
were genuine, or he saw good way to
get rid of the prince, whose motives he
may have suspected, the shrewd old
man never divulged, and even Beatrice
never knew.


Beatrice and her husband-a young
painter with whom she had studied her
art-received from the cardinal a dow
ry that the prince, still minated and
deep in debt, looked on covetously.


The curious and delicate painting on
silk may be seen conspicuously placed
at the south end of the great gallery.
If it were not that Beatrice still lives
one of the most accomplished, beautiful
women in Europe, whose works often
adOrn the Paris salon-it would be fair
to name names, so that any traveller
might easily find the lovely little pic
ture whose true history is so little
known.
Year: 1878

his recent feats at Denver, Col, were
the breaking of 80 glass balls out of 107
thrown into the air from trap, break
ing flying ball with the rifle turned
upside down and resting upon his head,
breaking another by standing with his
back to the object, and shooting over
his shoulder by the aid of small hand
looking-glass which he held in his hand.
Another ball was also broken without
sighting, the rifle being held against the
shooters hip and being guided in some
mysterious manner. The crowning feat
of the exhibition was shooting at ball
thrown into the air to hight of 20 or
80 feet, missing it with the first shot,
reloading the rifle and breaking it be-
fore it reached the ground. The quick
ness of his movements in removing the
exploded cartridge from his gun, re-
placing it with a fresh one and again
aiming and firing, is said to be marvel
Gus.
Year: 1878

1t is seriously proposed to introduce
a government monopoly of the sale of
tobacco and cigars into Germany, it be-
ing estimated that the national treasury
would thus derive an annual revenue
OF SlO6, 100000. This system is now in
use in France, and has been since 1910.
The history of its adoption is rather
curious. At court ball in the Tuiler-
les lady was very conspicuous by rea-
son of her large diamonds and expen-
sive dress, and the Emperor, enquiring
who she was, was told that she was the
wife of merchant who had made an
immense fortune in tobacco. A month
later decree was issued, securing to
the State as an exclusive right the
manufacture and sale of tobacco.
Year: 1878

Late on Monday evening the president of the
Board OF Health was officially notified by some
OF the attaches Of his Office that two scboonera
laden with fruit had arrived at the wharf ON
Saturday, and not having been notified bv the
fruit dealers, in order that they might be fnroi-
gated, ne addressed the following letter to the
fruit dealers:
Year: 1878

AT LAST the German government and
the liberal members of the reichstag
have effected compromise on the anti
socialist bill. 1t will now be passed,
and accepted by the government. To
the government, however, the compro-
mise seems to be more in the nature of
an acuuiescence
Year: 1878

Bismarck, at last accounts, in
tended parting with his big dog Sui
tan. The animal, while deyOuring his
ration of meat, was troubled by a
bone in his throat, which seemed to
give him pain. The Princess Bismarck
Immediately began slapping the dog 5
neck in order to facilitate the passage
of the bone, but Sultan being very much
out of humor, and not understanding
the demonstration, rushed at his mis-
tress and knocked her down. The
bone disabled him from biting, or she
might have been much hurt. So long
as Sultan bit the servants or strangers
Bismarck had no fault to find, but an
attack upon u member of his own
family necessitated the Punishment OF
his trustY companion and protector.


BosroN has 5000 licensed drinking
Year: 1878

BENJAMIN HUNTER SENTENCED TO DIE ON THE
GAILOws FOR THE MURDER OF JOHN M ARM
STRONG.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Q, 1878.
Benjamin Hunter, convicted July 3 in the Camden
On. J.) City Court Of the murder of John NJ Arm
strong. was this morning brought into court before
Judge Woodruff, who announced the Judgment Of
the Court upon the motions argued last Monday for
arrest of judment and for new trial, refusing to
grant either Hunter listened to the decision without
any appearance Of special interest Public Prosecutor
Jenkins asked the judgment of the Court upon the
conviction Mr. Robson. OF counsel for the pris-
oner moved that order be entered dischargng his
client alleging that murder had occurred in New
Jersey the victim had died in Pennsylvania. This
request at once refused by Judge Woodruff, who
then, after some moments Of meditation the few
people present maintaining breathless silence with
their eyes fixed him. proceeded to pronounce the
penalty Of the law in voice full of pity and rcmu-
lous with emotion. saying


YoU MUST DIE.


Prisoner at the bar. Benjamin Hunter, please
stand up Hunter, who had been seated. arose
premeditated murder Of John NJ. Armstrong. You
have been convicted by the law. and by the law you
must suffer death. Have you anything 10 say why
the sentence of the law should not now be passed
upon you -


During this delivery the spectators. of which
no,nt Of All eyes stood With his arm, folded e on hs
breast, and to the Judges question answered. II
have nothing to add except what has been said by my
counsel.


SENTENCE.


Then Judge Woodruff continued -


Nothing then remains for except To pronounce.
in the Of this Court the dreadful sentence and
Judgment OF this Court which is that you. Benjamin
Hunter. return to the prison from whence you canr
and that you there remain until the 10th day Of Janu-
AIRY the year OF Lord eighteen hundred and
seventy nine. From thence you shall be taken to
the place Of execution, between the hours OF ten
O'Clock in the forenoon and two o'clock in the after
of the day. to be hanged by the neck until
you dead and may God have mercy on your soul"
This was received by Hunter in his usual indifferent
manner, no emotion being visible on his countenance
and not even tremor in his frame as he bowed his
head and sat down. And then he escorted back
his cage. with head erect and q smile his face,
speaking to one. His counsel asked leave 10 have
the sentence Of the Court and the exceptions re-
corded. which was granted, and the Court then pro-
ceeded to other business.


There is but more chance for Hunters life, ly-
ing through the Court Of Errors and Appeals, before
which Conrt his will be brought on the 18th
inst, when his counsel will make strong effort to
secure rchearng for the condemned.