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Year: 1879

TIE PRESIDENTIAL QUAcK--From all
parts of the Pacific coast comes the tt
dings Of indignation meetings condemn
idg Ohio's ex governor for his veto of the
Chinese restrictive bill The bill was
killed on purely theoretical and sentiment
tai grounds, and the answer returned by
the whole of the Pacific States and Ter
ritories has had The effect Of waking up
the people of the east to 4 sense of the
real Situation. Senator Jones causticiy
remarked that the present figure head
"simply wanted to barter our civilization
for supposed commercial advantages, and
for supposed opportunities for missionary
effort III China. He ''was not surprised
at any thing weak or milk and waterish
proceeding from such a source In this
he speaks the sentiments OF the whole
country III regard to Mr.. Hayes, and
shows to what an extent contempt can
reach the rebukc is no more than lie
Justly deserves; placed i'll power by the
most devilisl Vaccinations that ever dis
graced history, he has shown such a Ia
mentable weakness and want Of backbone
that it causes the men Ike Chandler, to
whom he owes his political existence, to
wonder how they ever could have loved
so weak thing" He may claim a VIC
tory in his last work, but another such a
victory will place him and his party at the
mercy of an already too greatly outraged
people, and they will be driven into the
obscurity from which they emerged. The
only remedy now left US is to console our
selves with the reflection that it could
hardly be expected SO monstrous an evil
would be eradicated at the first attempt,
and congratulate ourselves that an i'm
mense stride has been gained in agitating
the question and directing the minds Of
the whole Voting class of the country to
the yellow plague of the Pacific
Year: 1879

HIS frauduleney showed more backbone
than might be expected during his row with
Conklinp: since then he has weakened SO
decidedly that he is more like an old dish m
RAG than ever. His only hope OF salvation
les m Mrs. HAYES
Year: 1879

WE have about decided to sail for
Europe as soon as this issue Of the paper
goes to press. We can no longer hold
back. Paris mothers call distinguished
Americans to kiss their grown-up
daughters.
Year: 1879

The New York correspondent Of a
Western paper says;


There is certain fashionable
modiste up town who has among her
customers a large number of ladies' OF
our very best society. Carriages are
continually before her door, and such
is her success in business that she is
the envy Of the throng of less success
full modistes who 'connot see. how she
does it. This is because they do not
understand the double role she plays.
Very many Of the large flat-tops in
which elegant costumes are sent home
come back to the dressmaker few
days later but of course that is all
right-changes are needed. But
when the changes are made, the cos
tunes go out again to different ad-
dresses from the first ones, and again
they come back. In fact, the princi-
pal business done here is that of
letting costumes for balls, weddings
and other affairs, Even black silk
visiting dresses and street suits may be
hired, and are especially made use Of by
ladies who are going on visits for a few
weeks to other cities or the seashore.
But the business is so carefully ar
ranged that nobody finds it out, and
even the ladies who patronize the
establishment seldom see their dresses
worn by any one else, for the madam
always keeps strict memoranda Of the
places where the dresses have been
worR, and never lets \ costume 80
Year: 1879

The Emperor Napoleon III, during
his visit to England, contrived to win
the warm friendship of the queen and
Prince Albert, which, in the case of
the former, has been extended to his
widow and son. The young Louis
Napoleon, before departing for the
Zula war, called upon the queen TO bid
adieu, and, according to London
paper, she received him with the
greatest cordiality, thanking him in a
trembling voice for the courageous in
terest he evinced in her army and
country. She seated him beside her
on sofa during the interview and,
as he rose to depart, she drew ring
from her hand, and placing it upon his
finger, asked him to preserve it as a
mark of her gratitude, The young
man was visibly affected by the queens
gift and words,
Year: 1879

North Amerlcan.l


If man in his collective as we'll as
in his individual capacity need to be
amused, to laugh, in fact to range up
and down through the gamut of emo
tion, then the theater has its function
among civilizing influences. In no
other way can crowd of people seek
ing relief from plOdding and calking
cares find it so surely as in the circle
where the masters of comedy preside.
The man who never laughs is like a
smouldering fire. The moment comes
when nature reyenges itself and pas
sion consumes its own altar. The
grim ascetic has no place in these
times. He is an anachronism. The
gloom that could be felt in the re-
ligious atmosphere of the old times
has been chased away by the sunshine
of Christian life. Let us be glad
that length of face and immobility Of
features no longer measure Christian
deserving. Let US use the theater,
but not abuse it.
Year: 1879

twice into the same circle of society ;
besides, such alterations are made
every time dress comes back, that it
would not be very easily recognized.
Considering the secresy which is
maintained regarding this branch of
the business done here, it is rather
surprising how the madam ever Sc
cured the large list Of persons whose
names are on her books. Think what
a autteriAg there would be should
these private books be by any accident
made public /"
Year: 1879

Or General Joseph Il. Johnston,
the Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says. "a man
who received many attentions on the
Democratic side and even from some
Republicans, was General Joseph Il.
Johnston, soldier who won the re-
spect of every Union man who fought
in the field, and whose influence for
good is to-day as great among the
Southern people as that of any other
man. He will disappoint general ex.
pectaion if he does not prove himself
useful representative and a wise
leader in his party"
Year: 1879

BY recent order of Prince Bis
marck all public works in Germany
are to be executed exclusively by
Germans, and with German material
except in the case of articles not
produced in that country. Foreign
architects are excluded from all
competition.
Year: 1879

BISHOP KEANE, of the Roman
Catholic diocese of Richmond, was on
Monday invited by the clerk of the
Virginia House Of Delegates to open
that body with prayer during the pres
ent week. This is the first time that
an invitation of the kind has been
extended by that body to a Catholic
prelate.
Year: 1879

If Randall lives to the end Of the
forty-sixth congress he will rank with
Colfax and Blaine in length of service
in the speakers chair and only be ex-
celled by Henry Clay, who was elected
six times.
Year: 1879

"YOur sister, said young man to
his prospective little brother-in-law,
as he sat in the front parlor waiting
for the young lady to putin an appear
ance, " is industrious about the house.
isn't she, and can make most every
thing? "0h, yes; sis is mighty
smart gal; | heard pap say yesterday
she could make way with money faster
than he could make it himself.
Young man stepped out to have his six
dollar salary stuffed, but has failed to
put in an appearance since.
Year: 1879

Mr.. Lorillard is said to have agreed
to advance the necessary money to
build an iron pier at COney Island,
and the news makes those interested
in the Long Branch pier pull their
hair out by the roots.
Year: 1879

The bad habit of baking of horses gen.
orally arises from an obstinate mind, or, in
other words, selfshness, refusing to go from
n headstrong disposition, and resolute to
their own way. This is one form of balki-
ness. The second is one which refuses to
pull from pure laziness, or stops when tired,
and refuses to 60 any further. The third
embraces such horses as are timorous, COM
bined with a stubborn disposition, and
which frequently refuse to pull from fear
as we'll as stubbornness or want Of courage.


These are the different forms of balki-
ness of horses. But not always is the ami
NAL so by nature, but very frequently be-
comes so by ill-training and poor driving.
Horses may be made balky very easily if
too many words are spoken to them at one
time; such as "Get up there" "Whoa,
back" and so forth, until the animal gets
excited and finally loses courage. There
are many different ways for breaking balky
horses but one thing must be borne in
mind,-to speak kindly to the horse, and
show him that he is in the control and
power of man, and has to obey; but do not
abuse him. Now, when you are to COM
mence to break balky horse-one that is
sufficiently gentle to know what is wanted
of him,-put on your harness and hitch
him up to anything you desire, and give
him the commanding word to go ahead.
If he goes, you have nothing to do or say,
but let him 90 ahead and do the desired
work but if he refuses to 20 any further,
unhitch him Immediately, take all the har-
ness off except the bride; take rope the
size of a washline and fasten it to the bit on
the right hand side and pull it through the
ring of the left under the chops pull his
head round to his left side and slip the
rope under his tail like a crupper and fast
en- it, keeping his head rather close to hi:
side. Now all is ready, SO let him go; he
will Of course travel like dog after his tail
for he can travel no other way. Take 9
long whip and make him go if he refuses
but speak kindly to him all the time
Never lose your temper, but govern it. The
horse will travel round in circle until ht
begins to sweat and becomes languid anC
finally falls down now Immediately loosel
the rope and let him up; talk kindly t.
him now and caress him.


Now remember the work is only hal
done. Reverse the position of the line tn
same as before, and start him off again, an,
let him 60 till he falls down the second time
loosen the line Immediately and let hir
get up; now hitch him up, and my wor
for it he will pull as he never pulled before
Hc now is convinced that he is entirely
the control and power of man and has I
obey his stubborn spirit is converted an
his pride humbled, and you may depen
ON r tia. he will bother you no more


-. Iost IN the Scientific Farmer.
Year: 1879

Lime at the root of peach trees, after the
borers are picked out, kills the young grubs
and preserves the trees from further attacks.
The lime must be dry Stacked in fine powder
and with the earth scraped away from the
roots of the tree, it must be applied to the
seat Of the borers invasions.
Year: 1879

Many people who have public school
teachers among their acquaintances,
are firmly of the opinion that the
school room has headache system oil
its OVID, and their impression would be
strengthened if they were to interview


boys and girls. There is nothing
strange about tho complaint the only


wonder is that it is not continuous,
and that anybody escapes il. With
systems of heating and ventilation
that arc almost uniformly defective,
and, worse yet, under control OF jani-
tors who have no knowledge whatever
of these departments OF their business.
and who are as apt as any other men
to neglect or despise whatever they do
not understand, many Of our school
rooms arc boxes almost Theoretically
sealed, into which hot air ls being
driven and compressed. The heat is
intolerable the expired breath and
other physical emanations Of the chill
drcn, pollute the air to degree ey-
tremely dangerous to health so teach
ers and children, who, at nine o'clock
entered the room in fair health and
spirits, emerged at noon with listless
step, aching head, and deranged vital
organs. Should teachers nature
protest against breathing in poison and
sweltering in it, ur goes a window,
and straightway all the children in its
immediate vicinity are chilled, and
temporarily relieved from one danger
only to submit to another. The con-
dition of the air of school-rooms is no
secret to boards of education it has
been the subject of some statistics by
experts, which forcibly suggest the
Black Hole of Calcutta but what is,
or has been done, to remedy il? How
many teachers are competent TO use
such ventilating facilities as their
rooms possess? Their own frequent
headaches, and those of the helpless
children, show that the number is very
small and the same effects indicate
that but few ianitors need fear TO com.
pare their records with that of the
late lamented King Herod.
Year: 1879




Young women, whom nature made
graceful, tender, delicate, affect despise
to both duties and limitations of their
sex and study mainly how to make
themselves the most like men, pretend.
ing TO be what they are not, and to
pose for what they can never be, Or
they adopt the airs and graces Of
another school altogether and are ul-
traieminine, artistic and aesthetic to
their finger tips--women to whom the


homcly life Of work and duty is a de-
graduation, common sense the denial Of
the higher spirits, and afiectation the
altar to which the domestic altar is
raised and the daily tribute brought.
Who docs not know these artistic
daughters of the commonplace These
impossible expounders Of aesthetics 7
Homely in feature and clumsy in form,
they drape themselves in the flowing,
tight fitting garments of the ideal lady
Of medieval times she whose lines
should be all long and slender and in
stinct with natural grace long visages
aud melancholy; they frizz out their
hair, put on coquettish hats much be.
ribboned and bc.howered, and 20 as
near to o group of the dresses after
Watteau as the times will allow; with
small twinkling black eyes, snub noses
and roguish faces, they pile up their
heads in Pompadour or ape the sweet
majestic of Marie Antoinettes four feet
nothing in height, and round not say


pody about the waist and hips, they
attempt that swimming, gliding walk
which goes only with lengthy kind
Of willow wand, but it is impossible tc
all else; but If they are tall and lean


they probably skip and prancc like
youthful fairies, thinking that art car
conquer nature, and that sufficient
amount Of afiectation can make them
seem to be what they are not. Thi.
is one exhibition Of airs and graoes pat


ent in London society, where every


thing is set forth save naturalness


That independence which is part Of th,
English character, happily for us
every now and then blossoms out intt
bold eccentricities, which prove moth


ling but individual hardihood, and tn,
aesthetic style of dress is one Of them
Year: 1879

This advice is given toyoung teach.
ers Rely upon your own strength Of
body and soul. Take for your motto:
sclfreliance, honesty, and Industry.
Have faith and pluck, perseverance
and patience. Don't seek too much
advice, Keep at the helm and steer
your own ship. Study hard Read
good books
Year: 1879

Barn Struck by Lightning the
progress of the thunder storm of Saturday after
noon last the harm on the property oF Mr. John
Horner, near Putty Hill, Belair road, was struck
by lightning, tearing off portion of the roof and
part of the Notwithstanding. number of trees
in the same neghborhood were also shattered by
lightning.
Year: 1879

The Water Works Again.-Owen Gala
CHER. employed at Shaft No. IL, on the water
works, met with very serious accident on Tues
day. He was standing alongside the track on
which the dumping cars are run out from the
shaft when heavily laden car was drawn along


On reaching the spot where Gallagher was stand,
ing one of the tracks, which are raised several
feet above the ground, gave way turning the cal
over. 1t fell on Gallagher, burying him. Both
legs above the knee were broken and other injuries
inflicted He was removed to st. Joseph's hospital
Year: 1879

Painful Accident.-John H. Millender, Esq,
one of the Board of County Commissioners, met
with quite painful accident on Thursday even
ing of last week. He was driving on the Western
Run turnpike near Black Rock, when his horse, a
young animal took fright and commenced kick
ing. Mr.. Millender was struck in the face, cut
ting it badly and rendering him insensible for a
time We are glad the accident was not more
serious in its results. Mr.. NJ. was able to be in
his office this week.
Year: 1879

Building DomOISn6u Dy LIBuCHIIIB'-
During the progress of the heavy thunder storm
on Saturday afternoon last large frame building
at Highlandtown, 18th district, was struck by
lightning and entirely demolished. very heavy
wind prevailed at the time and the shattered
timbers and fragments of the roof were carried
through the air with the velocity of cannon balls.
Mr.. Dorsey, the owner of the building, was struck
in the face by one of the flying pieces and one OF
his eyes was so seriously in ured that it is feared
he will lose the sight of it.
Year: 1879

colored boy aged about 16 years, living with a
family at Ashland N. c. R. R., was drowned in
Western Run, near that place, on Saturday even
ing last. Frank had been sent to Duncan's store,
on the turnpike and on his return saw some coored
boys bathing in the run near the bridge. He i'm
mediately Joined them and remained in the water
after the others had left, swimming about on a
board. Some time afterwards his clothing was
seen lying on the bank and upon search being
made the body was found in about seven feet OF
water. 1t is thought he was taken with the
cramps and fell from the board and there being nc
one at hand to assist him he was drowned. A
brother of Careys lives with Dr. Piper, in this
town.
Year: 1879

Foreign Tree Agents.-Lately there have
been several tree agents from the North stopping
in Towsontown, and canvassing the place and
surrounding country for the sale OF their wares
Without saying anything personally against these
men or the firms they represent, we feel it our
duty, not only to those energetic and reliable
nurserymen and florists in our midst, but to the
public generally, to again call their attention to
the tricks frequently practiced by these agents,
who not unfrequently sell hundreds and thousands
of dollars worth of worse than worthless trash
simplNby giving it high sounding name and
claiming qualities for it which only exist in the
fertile brain of the agent, who guarantees that
given number of apples will make certain guam
tity of cider or that the pears they sell will rpen
either in June January, as your particular fan
cy may desire. Then huge plate-book is pro-
duced, showing in brilliant and glowing colors,
the fruit it hangs upon the tree and the unwary
to whom this article is especially addressed.
solemnly assured that unless the fruit proves
equal or superior to the representations, any
amount will at once be forfeited by the wonderful
nursery proprietor. This would be all right if the
person giving the guarantee could be reached in
any reasonable time practical manner. pur-
chasers trees not coming up to the agreement he
could only recover in some such manner as here
given: Wait say four years-with prospect of
losing all evidence of the agreemen-for the trees
to come into bearing. Then proceed to the U. S.



ted and there sue for damages Who of us, pur
chasing from So to $50 worth of trees could afford
this plan?


We could give some Of the modes of operation
practiced by these agents, who periodically can
this county, but will forbear, as many OF our
readers have expressed determination to give
these people wide birth.


Our object in writing this article is not to ad
vertise any particular person or firm doing busi-
ness in own county, but to place our people
on their guard and show them the injustice and
risk of purchasing from foreign nurseries when we
have number of reliable nurserymen and florists
in our midst, who stand second to none in the
country. These men give employment to hun
dreds of hands; they are taxed for the support OF
our local government and thousands of dollars Of
their money is expended here at home every year,
and why then should some of our people give the
preference to foreign dealer where they have no
sure guarantee that they are not being swindled


Can any doubt then exist why the entire com
munity should not look with disfavor upon the
encroachments of these people, who frequently
impose upon us without the slightest chance of
redress. Let us encourage as best we can the en-
terprse of our county and State, where, if we are
cheoted we have some chance for redress.
Year: 1879

Summit Grove Camp.-A New Freedom
correspondent of the Glen Rock Item says: "Prep-
aratiOns for the coming camp meeting are pro-
crossing quite rapidly on the grounds of the as
sociatOn at this place. At the last meeting of the
Board of control, it was decided to whitewash the
cottages, hotel, etc. The work has been partially
completed and it adds much to their appearance
and to the general look of the grounds. 1t gives
a more cheerful and inviting aspect to things.
This alone to say nothing of the preservation of
the property, will more than repay the associa-
ton for the expense incurred. The lime is put
on so that it will stick well as possible, but we
shall still venture the suggestion to those who in
tend to visit the meeting this summer, that they
had better not lean on or rub against the tents,
lest they may be somewhat whitewashed them
selves.


"The worshping congregation will this year be
protected from the disturbance of conversation
and promenading in the circle, by means of gates
at each avenue which will be closed and locked at
the commencement of service In accordance
with the expressed desire of the association the
railroad company has kindly consented to run no
extra trains to the camp ground on the Sabbath.
As at all or nearly all other campmeeting asso-
Citations of our country, so here, the question of
closing gates of entrance to the ground during
Sabbath was dicussed at considerable length and
with much earnestness. 1t was decided to close
them from ten a. m, until four p. M, except long
enough to admit persons coming on the regular
noon train from Baltimore. This subject has
been agitated all our land, and is worthy the
earnest and prayerful consideration of every one
concerned. There surely needs to be some plan
to prevent the great desecration of Gods day,
which has heretofore occurred at camp meetings
and this plan has been looked upon as favorable
by large number of men and organizations"
Year: 1879

We most earnestly appear 10 the lflenus
of THE PATRON to renew their efforts to
extend its circulation Nearly all, especial
ly those in Texas, seem to have quit work
ing for it during the past two months. In
June and July our receipts fell below ex-
penses. The position of The PATRON is
a peculiar one. Its advocacy OF the prln-
ciples and measures of the Order is SO
open and pronounced, that manufacturers
and dealers in agricultural machinery and
implements, who advertise extensively IN
agricultural and other papers, cannot be
induced to patronize it. They are all op-
posed to the Grange, and show their op-
position by discriminating against IHE
PATRON. This fact of itself ought to in
duce the friends of the paper to work for
it.


Our rates to clubs of ten are so low, that
anv earnest ative Patron can easily raise
a club. All that is necessary is the spirit
TO make the effort VIII not every Pa
tron who desires the efficiency of THE
Patron increased now go to work and
raise club?
Year: 1879

AS considerable feeling has been aroused
among the retail dealers in London by the
cooperative stores, it is but natural that
an effort should be made to break down
the system, and hence, in answer to a pc.
tition, select committee of the House Of
Commons is now engaged in the work Of
making an investigation.
Year: 1879

to ship the cotton away to the East for
manufacture, when it can be as well done
in the homes of the people who raise it.
Then the money that can thus be saved TO
the South is almost incompatible. BY all
means bring the mills to the cotton
Louisville Manufacturer.