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Year: 1878

"TALK about honest money! cry the
Greenbackers, eff the currency we now have
is not honest, why did the Republican party
issue it?" The Republican party issued the
greenback under the solemn promise that
the Government would pay it as soon as able.
The Government will be able to redeem Ii
next January. If the Government, then
able, does not redeem it at the time appointed
the Government will do a dishonest thing,
and the currency will be dishonest curren-
cy. The Republican party believes in keep
ing the promise it made. The Nationals
and far too many of the Democrats-wish to
break it. That is why Republicans say that
the greenback will be dishonest currency
unless it is made redeemable in January.
Year: 1878

ISN'T it a little queer that Gen. Anderson
who refused to follow Ben Butler into the war
for the preservation Of the Union should so
readily follow him into war for the destruc-
tion of the national honor and credit? When
Butler was battling for the safety of the coun-
try Gen. Anderson had no sympathy for him.
Now that Butler is battling for the repudia-
ton Of the debt incurred to save the Union he
has the warmest sympathies of Gen. Auder-
son. Come to think the matter over it Is not
50 queer after all. Gen. Anderson probably
holds to the good old proverb that there is
more than one way to kill cat.
Year: 1878

THE Shoe and Leather Reporter takes a
common sense view of the situation when it
says: The suherings occasioned by the pam
ic were an inevitable consequence of the
struggle to maintain the integrity of the I'm.
ion. The efforts to alleviate them by resort
to empirical expedents only made them the
keener when the futility of such artificial
remedies became manifest. If the contrae-
tion which ought to have followed immedi-
ately upon the return of peace had been vol
unfairly accepted as a necessity, less cf 1t
would have sufficed, and the troubles would
have been over long ago. But nations, like
individuals, rarely have the courage and wis.,
dom to pu sue path that is strewn with
thorns, even though it may be ever so plain
that no other road will bring them to haven
of safety. Eight years were permitted TO
elapse before any effective measures were tax
en- to remedy the evils of redundant and
irredeemable currency. Even after nature
had asserted herself so forcefuly as to leave
no doubt that her laws could not any longer
be transgressed with impunity, there were
importunate remonstrances in many quarters
against the adoption of the vigorous policy
which could alone retrieve the errors OF the
past.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


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

Federal interference with state elections
will cease after this fall. A democratic con-
gress Will repeal the unconstitutional law
under which United States officials supervise
the election of clerks, sheriffs and state legis-
latures, under pretext of regulating the elec-
ton of members of congress. When the
people of the states are not capable of elect
ing men 70 represent them in congress with
out federal interference republican form of
government will have been proved a failure.
Year: 1878

Governor Hendricks was doing missionary
work in Illinois last week. He was received
at every point by vast and enthusiastic audi
ences. Indianas favorite son seems to have
a strong hold upon the people of all parts of
the country. He is very liable TO be our
next president.
Year: 1878

a special venire Of thirty jurors, to
serve at the present term of the unity
District Court, was drawn day before yes
terday, and yesterday forty additional ju-
rors were empannel-d. This makes the
number Of jurors drawn in the last two
days at seventy, and if these are not suffi-
cient TO meet the demands made upon them
a fresh hold will be taken, and more drawn.
Judge Crozier is determined to try all the
cases upon this terms docket, if it takes
every man in the county to fill up the jury /;
and if this county can't hold out, other
counties will be drawn upon. A draft may
be necessary, but this is a serious matter,
and will be attended 10.
Year: 1878

The hennery Of Mr.. Cooley, on West
Cherokee street, was visited night before
last, and twelve valuable fowls abstracted
therefrom. This is another installment OF
this sneak thievery business, and from all
appearances, it is evident that the debt
which the citizens of Leavenworth owe those
rascals has not yet been paid, as every night
some residence is drawn upon by some
member of the gang. 1t is the opinion OF
the police that there is regularly organlz-
el band OF these small depredators, who
have a rendezvous where their plunder is
deposited. This petty thieving is now be-
ing carried on TO great extent, but so
skilfully do the robbers operate that it Is
almost impossible to detect them.
Year: 1878

The Easter Recess-EngIand's Views
On the Coming Congress.
LONDON, March ltth-In the House of
Commons, this evening, Sir Stafford North
cote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated
that ii the military bill and certain esti-
mates are passed, the House will rise on the
IL h or 18th of April till the 9th of May,
Tor the Easter recess. The Chancellor also
stated that he will introduce the budget on
the fourth. In reply TO a question, the
Chancellor said: The Government is now
communicating with the various powers re-
garding the terms on which We enier The
Congress" The Chancellor also said he
could not enter into details, but he might
say that in the Congress each power would
maintain its liberty of action, and that it
was not intended that the majority should
bind the minority. England will maintain
her views in the Congress, and will declare
before entering it, that every article Of the
treaty OF peace shall be placed before the
Congress in such manner that the Con
gress can judge whether the articles are TO
be adcepted or not.
Year: 1878

he examination VIII be searching and


thorough, and every particle OF evidence
which may have the least bearing upon the
matter, viii be adduced. Life aud death
hang in the balance a human being is to
be sacrificed or saved; the perpetrator of a
most atrocious and cowardly crime may be
discovered; but nothing will be left undoDe
which will tend to solve what is at present


most profound and heartsickening mys-
Year: 1878

A man whose name We failed Ia
learn was thrown from his buggy
on south Fifth street yesterday even.
ing about half-past eight O'Clock and wa:
badly bruised about the head and face
The horse attached to the buggy suddenly
SHE'D TO one side and threw the buggy into
a ditch near the Ables building. The
buggy was completely wrecked. The mar
was considerably scratched but was moi
s~rionsly hurt
Year: 1878

New YORK, March 1.-THE order Of the
Mayor of Chicago, retiring large per
ton of the fire brigade, Of that city, has
caused some feeling in fire insurance circles
of New York, and the provisional commit
tee of the National Board of Underwater:
has instructed its agent in Chicsgo TO for
ward definite details 10 the board As to the
effect OF the orders.
Year: 1878

Charles Hoffman and Martha Buckmas-
ter proceeded to the Probate Court yester-
day, and after the usual preliminaries
were furnished with permit to get married
This didn't seem to satisfy the twain, and
in response to their request, Judge Mann
proceeded to tie the knot which made them
man and wife, and they went upon their
way rejoicing. They left for the East in
the afternoon upon their bridal tour.
Year: 1878

The news from Brazil is not encouraging.
Business is dull; freights to this country are
inactive; heavy losses are reported in the
coffee trade, and the government. treasury
is empty.
Year: 1878

of the right to examine the whele treaty at
the congress and to withdraw from the
meeting in certain contingencies, the
"Agence" points out that every power will
enter the congress with full liberty as to
the attitude it may assume relative TO the
claims brought forward and the decisions
arrived at.
Year: 1878

The police are on the lookout for Ger
tain man, and yesterday thought they had
him, but they hadn't. If they ever get hold
OF him they'll take good'care that he don't
get away. But in the meantime, they
haven't got him, but expect to lay their
hands upon him shortly.
Year: 1878

MR. EDITOR: l have always looked on you as short man, true demo- crat and gentleman. 1 admire your spunk. It appears of late that there was . new party gotten up in Pope county. l know not what better name to give them than the Milk and Cider party. l will pro pose that we will keep our parties as pure as possible. l have lived to be o!d and have always no:iced that goats always like to be with the sheep. In 1880 Grant will call to his sheep, they will blcat and follow him. Where or which way the goats will go l know not. SURYc.
Year: 1878

To the American boy there is an awful, a majestic difference in weight between the but end of q fsh-pole and a hoo-handlc.

 Whenever young ladies learn so to stick pm in their apron string that it won't scratch fellows wrist, there will be more marriages.

 Now fades away the last trace of rcycngtul feeling against the small boy who last winter lodged a snow bal. on the back of oul neck.
Year: 1878

OPERATION OF THE TELEPHoNE-CoUEc1
MEN INVITED TO ATTEND.-This evening
from 4 to 6 O'Clock, at the Second station
house, Captain Burgwyn will give an exhibit
ton OF the operation OF the Bell telephone
on line from the station-house to the City
Almshouse. The members Of the Council
have been invited to be present.
Year: 1878

Street I,nproUement.-It is the intention
of the Street Committee not only to improve
Bridge avenue, but Twelfth street is to have
a sidewalk, and the sidewalk on the west
side Of Hull street is to be relaid and re-
Year: 1878

hEErING TOMATOES We read in the
y r>tern Rural that tomatoes picked
when lust ripe and with portion of the
-"ia9 retained, and at once covered with


brine composed OF a tea cup of salt dis


solved in a gallon of water can he kept
nearly ali the year without noticeable
Dss ot freshness of taste.


0Ln FASHIONED APPLE DJMpLINGs.
o1e quart Of -four; pinch Of salt tea
spoonful Of cream tartar half teaspoon
iu Soda mix all dry in the -four, then
HiN soft with sour cream roll thin. Pare
ana core the apples and halye them put
the two halves together; lay them in the
dough: fill the hollow Of the apple with
butter and sugar close the dough tight
iy over the apples. and place in the pan
% bake. Pour half a cup of water in the
pan and bake in a moderate oven. Eat
with sugar and cream.


An EVERY DAY SoUP. Use nothing
but lean meat and the bones, leaving out
all grease or butter. If fat meat is used
prepare the stock long enough before the
soup is needed to allow it to cool. Skim
off the fat before adding the vegetables.
1t IS Of the greatest value to depend alone
upon the juices of the meat for the rich
ness and flavor of the soup. Cut the meat
IN small pieces; crush the bones place
in cold water; let this come to a heat
slowly, and simmer for several hours. Do
not season till done, as the salt hardens
the meat. Strain through sieve in or
der to remove all scraps Of meat and veg
etables; these should never be allowed to
remain and disfgure what would other
wise be tempting looking soup.
Year: 1878

The testimony Of experts has somewhat
fallen into discredit because they 50 sell
dom agree in their conclusions, but it re-
mains true that science may be a power
tul AID in the detection Of crime At
Donaldsonyiiie four negroes We're accused
Of murder Though unquestionably guilty
they denied the crime, and proof was
wanting. Chemical analysis, however.
same to the aid Of justice, and Dr. Jones
declared that the stains upon Tie clothing
Of one Of the negroes which he said were
paint, We're not only blood, but that the
blood was that of a human being who
had suffered, and was suffering at the
moment when the blood was distracted,
with malariaI fever 1t was proved that
the murdered man had been suffering with
intermittent malarial fever. This scitn-
tifc evidence 50 frightened the negroes
that they confessed the crime, and were
all hanged
Year: 1878

California paper says: Among the peculiari
ties of counting in Texas is that the young feller
is occasionally asked to step outside the house and
hold an apple or potato for the girls brothers to
shoot at, and it is considered highly unsociable
not to comply. 1t is equally noteworthy that the
well-to do young suitors never get hit"
Year: 1878

A NOVEL; TANK When the deputy
Shertls made seizure on Franklin street,
recently, they accidentally discovered an
ingenious device for conceaing liquor
In passing from one story to another they
went under a low archway. one Of the
deputies accidentally hit his head against
the arch, which did not seem as solid
as was to have been expected. In
vestigatlon revealed that the archWay
had been filled in with wide tin tank,
thick at the top and thin at the bottom.
This tank was divided into two equal
parts, one half filled with gin and the
other with rum. The top of the tank
was made thick, SO that when anybody
trod on the floor above, it would not
break. From either end of the archway,
rubber pipes passed through the wall to
a room below and there met in casing
in the wall. 4 spring in the casing open
ed a small door where two little faucets
were revealed from which the rum and
gin could be drawn off. The casing and
wall was lathed, pastered, whitened and
painted, 50 as to conceal the contraband
arrangements. 1t is said this has worked
without interruption fort two years. Port
land Adv
Year: 1878

New York, Jan. 5.--The question of
doing away with the present system of
commercial travellers selling goods by
a hutter among those interested. One
traveller says he thinks the abolition of
commercial travelling would be suicidal for
New York as other cities will then make
more strenuous efforts to get the trade, and
good travellers will seek those cities for
and obtain employment. Being known to
customers they will be able to get the
trade as we'll for one house as another and
the traveller who has long list Of Gus
toners will not be long idle.
The Shafer Farm Oil Co. has voluntarily
dissolved.
Year: 1878

Fully appreciating the very liberal patronage which
ment of our office, we would solicit continuance of
the same, and will spare no pains to make such pat
ronagd deserved. We guarantee satisfaction in ey-
eryirespect
Year: 1878

The quickest way to improve our pas
lures when short of manure is to top-dress
them, or to pasture sheep for season, as
these animals will exterminate such weeds
and grasses as COWS will not eat. If the pas
ture cannot be given up to sheep, pasture as
many sheep as COWS. and it will be found that
the pasture will sustain as many COWS as
when they were pastured alone, while the
fertility of the pasture will allow an increase
In COWS of at least ten per cent annually.
Year: 1878

The cabbage is an excellent food for cat
tie, and deserves to be cultivated to a greater
extent for that pursose. A Scotch expert
menter found he could obtain fourty-two tons
of cabbages per acre, but only twenty-six
tons Of turnips. The profit made by convert
ing these foods into mutton was greater in
the case of the cabbages, by nearly SO. The
outer leaves of the cabbage are the most nut
ritious, and the young plants are superior to
the old. As fodder crop, the opened leaved
varieties are 10 be preferred to the more COM
pact kinds. The great drawback to the use
of cabbage is that it cannot be stored for any
length Of time, like the tur nip or mangel.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to the Star


LONDON, March Am the House OF
Lords this afternoons Lord Derby said he
was unable to give the exact terms of the
treaty of peace but he confirmed the state
ment that Russia had not included q de-
mand for the cession of the Turkish feet.
The amount of the indemnity to be paid by
Turkey had been reduced to f12, 900, 900. The
Egyptian revenue was not affected by the
terms Of the treaty.
Year: 1878

Special to the Star


PROBABILITY OF THE TEXAS PACIFIC BILL.


WASHINGTON, March Awhile there is a
great desire to get up the bill for the Texas
Railroad it is not probable that the Com
mittee having that subject in charge will be
called within two or three weeks. The
committees are called only on the morning
hour and each committee is entitled to two
morning hours. The call now rests with
the Foreign Affairs Committee, and there
are at least ten committees of importance to
follow, all of which will have bills to re-
port.


REPEAL OF SPECIE RESUMPTION.


The bill to repeal the Resumption Act,
now pending in the United States Senate
is regarded by those who are aiming to give
speedy relief to the people and revive bust
ness as greatly more important than the bill
just passed, or any other mere coinage act
This bill will soon be reported to the SEN
ate. The debate on it will not be as pro-
tracted as that on the silver question, but it
will be specially able and interesting. SEN
ators Gordon and Thurman have speeches
already prepared in favor of repeal, and
there will be number of others. A care
full estimate of the vote of the Senate
makes Al Senators for repeal out of IS
present. with several in doubt. Some of the
silver men will vote against repeal, and
one or two anti-silver men are ready to vote
for repeal. The passage of the repeal is re-
garded as certainty and also that the
President will veto it, thus making it the
prominent issue in the next fall elections.
Some politicians say that the repeal bill can
not be now passed over the Presidents s veto,
but that the Resumption Act will be re-
pealed by general consent next December,
as all parties will then recognize that specie
resumption is impossible. 1t is possible
that the public distress may force the repeal
sooner.


INTERNATIONAL COINAGE CONVENTION.


There does not seem to be any reason to
fear that the President can appoint Com
missioners to the International Coinage
Conference who will plot to defeat the re-
cent Silver Bill. The two-thirds majority
in the Senate which passed the Silver Bill
can defeat the nomination of any one who
does not reflect its policy in good faith.
Year: 1878

AL the seatsin the balcony and parqusH
and parquet circle have been sold for Tues
day night. Three rows in the gallery haH
been reserved, and have been put ON sale =
81 a seat. These seats afford good yiew,
and as fine an opportunity to hear the naul-
sic as any in the house
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to The Star


NEW ORLEANS, March 4.-The Picayune
publishes long letter from W.. P. Con-
verse, Jr., foreman of the jury before which
General Anderson was tried, claiming fair
ness of the working of the jury in that case,
and stated that the two colored men with
out reservation assented to the verdict of
guilty.
Year: 1878

sudden explosion on tho top aoor alarmed the
inmates OF the five story tenement No IS Suffolk
street yesterday afternoon and when chorus of
terrific shreks ssned from the apartment they burst
in the door. girl was there perfectly wrapped
in flames and struggling helplessly. while
woman making impotent efforts to extinguish
them. The surprised intrudcrs for moment we're
taken aback and at loss how to act;
but feather bed was at length called into
service and the blaze smothered. Assistance
had come too late. though. The unhappy young
woman's body literally roasted. She was taken
to Bellevue Hospital in dying condition. Her name
is Bertha Levi aud she acting servant in the
family of Levi Goldberg. In pouring some kerosene
oil on the Are the can exploded and scattered the
burning liquid her clothes. Tho door was
locked and all she did to shrek for help and run
about frantic with terror.
Year: 1878

That the seat Of government shall be eetab-
Mshed at the city Of Baton Rouge or at the
city of New Orleans, as the majority of the
ensuing election; those voting to locate the
State Capital at Baton Rouge shall indorse
on their tickets, "For State Capital, Baton
Rouge" those voting to locate the capji
tal at New Orleans shall indorse on thei1


(Strike out article one hundred and thirty.
pnel
Year: 1878

The editor Of The Eureka .Ssatin<l got
on squib fec days ago rejecting on
the political seamen Of the editor Of
this psPsr. The matter escaped our
notice until We saw Il copied into some
other paper, snd yerterday we replied
10 u In terms perhaps little moro
severe than we should have done. The
Ssatinei reProsohes N for lack Of po-
liticai sense. Nov, the presumable
meaning Of that h that the editor OF
that psper means % EAy thss this paper
made great mistake, mistake that
indicated Tack Of political sense in
that II tried TO show that the Bullion.
Tax question vas an issue In the late
campaign. Now the question As TO
whether the course Of this paper Was a
wise One or not, resolves itself into
whether or not the modification Of the
Bullion.tax law, which was attempted
TO DO passed at the last session Of the
Legislature. met the approval Of ma.
joritT Of :he people Of this State or not

The SeHtisei seems TO claim that the
result Of the late election indicates that
the people do approve Of that measure.
Now. we contend that the fact that the
majority against Bradley was less than
that against most OF the other defeated
candidates, Notwithstanding the fact
that a special nght with vituperation
and money was made against him.
proves the contrary 10 be the fact. At
any rate. il the Sentinel man is right in
this matter. there is no doubt but tha,
a majority, at least, Of the Legislature,
will look at il in the same way that he
does. and II they do. then it is their
duty. in accordance with the wish Of
the people to Immediately modify the
Dullion.Tax Law in similar manner to
that in which it wss attempted to he
modified at tho last session OF the Leg.
islature. Let the event prove who is
right about this.
Year: 1878

Judge Abbot had his hands full OF
business yesterday. AS cold weather
comes on criminal cases seem to in
! crease.


Two Cinnamon were hauled up before
Judge Abbott yesterday and sumnarily
dealt with, by his Honor, for violation
Of the law.


There is still good deal OF snow in
the canyons west Of town, though very
little is to be seen in the valley and on
the surrounding mountains.


We regret to lenrn that Mrs. wiilet
Young is suffering severely from neural.
gin. Quite a number OF people In town
are on the rack from the same cause.


Jim Graham evidently intends to have
his new hotel completed by the 10th of
December according to promise, il we
can judge by the way he is rushing
everything.


Very few people Of late. are heard
complaining Of hard times in Tuscarora.
There seems to be a greater activity and
stir In all circles than has been observed
for many months.


The ranchers in this vicinity are lay
ing in their supplies. Teams from all
parts Of tho neighboring country. are
to be seen standiug daily in front OF the
stores, or leaving town loaded.


On Friday night about o o'clock, as
Joe Opie Of the Progressive saloon. and
Charley Smith were indulging in o
playful scufile. Mr.. opie was thrown
against the counter, breaking his right
arm between the elbow and shoulder.
DR.. Huntington was promptly sum.
moned and set the fractured limb. The
broak is q simple one and wo hope Joe
will be out again very soon.
Year: 1878

ELEcrRIcrTr has been added 10 the
ducking.tub as mode Of punishment
in the Columbus. Ohio. Psnetentisry
The prisoner is first stripped of his
clothing. then blindfolded and taken
into the room where the tub is kept
There he is ordered to sit down in wa
ter three inches deep. and one pole of
the battery having been placed in the
water.a sponge is attached to the other.
With this sponge the body of the pris.
oner is touched rapidly In several
place. Not knowing where hs is to be
touched, as his eyes are stfll blindiold-
Cd. his suffering becomes greater. The
pain sometimes produced is said TO be
great, and causes the prisoner to shout
IN loud piercing tones. Unless care
full physician is employed to direct the
use Of the electricity, people will be led
TO question the wisdom and humanity
OF this innovation.