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Year: 1879

Newport Reporter.


In the range of mountains in West
ern North Carolina known as the
Fox Range, a most singular phe-
nomenon exists. 1t is a breathing
cave" In the summer months a cur
rent of air comes from it so strongly
that a person cant walk against it.
while in the winter the suction is Just
as great. The cool air from the noun
tains in summer is felt for miles in a
direct line from the cave. Attimes, a
most unpleasant ordor is emitted upon
the current from the dead carcasses of
animals sucked in and killed by the
violence. The loss of cattle and stock
in that section in winter is accounted
for in this way; They range too near
the mouth of the cave, and the cur
rent carries them in. At times, when
the change from inhalation begins, the
air is filled with various hairs of ami
mails; not unfrequently bones and
whole carcasses are found miles from
the place. The air has been known
to change materially in temperature
during exhalation from quite cool to
unpleasant hot, withering vegetation
within reach, and accompanied by O
terrible roaring, gurgling sound, like a
pot boiling. u is unaccounted for by
scieutifc men wha have examined
though no exploration eaa take place,
1t is feared that a volcanic eruption
may break forth there sometime,
Year: 1879

The midnight marauder should not
be banished from our dwelling any
more quickly than should cough or
cold be driven from the system, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup quietly yet posi-
tiyolv places all colds under its control.
Year: 1879

A proposition has been made in the
French chamber of deputies to ex-
change the red trousers of the army
for those Of darker color. 1t is urged
that red is very clearly sees by an en-
emy and affords a good aim, The
objection to tae change is hat red
trousers are traditional with the
French army, and associated with its
glory The saswer to this is that they
were adopted only about forty years
ago, in the reign Of Louis Philippe,
and that their traditions are connected
with but a small proportion Of the
battles FOUGHT by France.
Year: 1879

I0r June yellow lever sufferers were
sent from all parts of our own State.
And from the imperial city of New
York down to the most unpretending
village in the land. from Canada and
from the old world, golden gifts we're
made for the reliefof our sick and des-
titute, with overhowing generosity
that claims recognition from the rep
resentatives of a people upon whom
these timely benefactions were con
ferred.
Year: 1879

The Board OF Education yesterday adopted re-
port of the Committee on Normal College recon-
mendine fourth years course of study The re-
port states that the fourth years shall be op-
tional with the students for two years, from Sep
tcmher next aud thereafter obligatory. For the
fourth year the course of study will be chiefly IN
the methods and practice OF teaching fourth
year IN the Normal College and Training Depart
ment will be accounted equivalent to one year OF
service rs a junior teacher III the public schools
Controller Kelly sent to the Board letter from the
Mayor which stated that be could not sign the war


rants for the teachers salaries until the close OF the
month The teachers will not receive their pay,
therefore until after Christmas.
Year: 1879

| have been satisfied for some
years that the longer we put off a
settlement the worse II win be for
us. We are, because OF our nom
paying policy, getting weaker and
weaker every year, and money
matters are, on the same account,
getting worse and worse with US.
We could more easily have paid
sixty per cent. of our debt with six
per cent. interest two years ago than
we can pay fifty per cent. with four
per cent. interest two years hence,
ifa settlement is not made before
that time.


We are steadily going down as
the result of our nOn-paying policy,
and If we do not settle this year we
will be in a worse condition next
year. am for settling on some
terms. This will be better for us
and for our creditors. / fear that il
we do not make a settlement soon
the bonds viii go into the hands of
q few speculatOrs who will buy
them at cheap rates and that even
tually our people--if not we, our
children-will have them to pay In
full with their accumulated interest.


This is question which will keep
rising before us and will not "down
at our bidding"


We may say peace, peace, but
there Will be no peace, and Il will
become so burning a shame that we
cannot, we dare not refuse any
longer to make settlement.


For these reasons / am willing 10
any adjustment that may
appear at all reasonable and which
will satisfy our creditors, never say
ing that it Is made asan ultimatum,
and If they do not take this they
will get nothing.


II they accept our offer, II should
be freely done i'm view Of their in
terests and upon our claims upon
their liberality and not by forced
adjustment.


What is 10 be the result Of this
effort / cannot say, though of one
thing l am assured-that we will
never have any prosperity until
this question is settled satisfactorily,
and to accomplish this should be
the object of every well-wisher of
the State and Of its creditors.


Yours very truly,


VIZ. j. SYKES.
Year: 1879

have on hand the very finest French
Calf and Morocco, and am prepared to make
Boots and Shoes at very reduced prices
when l say reduced prices mean what
say, and of a style superior to any ever made
in Clarl1sville. Many thanks to all my old
customers and as many new ones as will
favor me with their patronage. Repairing
done neatly and substantially. Don't forget
the place. opposite Chancery Building.


April ,, 1S75=ly
Year: 1879

What the Ladies Say.


That the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
company not only sell the choicest teas and
cottees but the attendants are always polite
and agreeable" That's why their store is so
well patronized.
Year: 1879

Gov. Hendricks must have been a little dis
eoIIraoed at the reception his interview met
at first, but now he is realizing fame enough
from it. Uncle Tilden was never so surprised
in his life.
Year: 1879

MONUMENTAL CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS
At the last meeting OF the vestry plan was
adopted looking toward change in the gal
lerv so that every person occupying seats
can see the minister and be seen by him.
The contract has been given 10 Mr.. n. Neal
and the much-desired change will be made
without delay. so that service can be re-
sumcd early in September.
Year: 1879

EXCURSION TO NoRFoLK.-Thcre will be
an excursion to Norfolk and Old Point on
Tuesday, August 10Th, under the auspices
OF the Broad. Street Methodist Sunday
school. The tickets will be good for eleven
DAYS. The season is very pleasant for a
trip Of this kind, and those who go will be
contributing to good cause
Year: 1879

Many ladies wear their hair in Gre
clan coil, low down in the back of the
neck, with a silver or tortoise shell dag
ger run through the knot in the center.
Those who further wish to initiate the
classic style, have the modern bangs sur
mounted by band of velvet, gold or
silver, with monogram pieces or coins
suspended therefrom, forming quaint but
becoming INSTRUMENTATION. Another
conceit is the use Of the garnet-headed
pins, stuck in the hail to form or simulate
comb. With these pins, sets of garnet
!ewelry' earrings and pin, are very popu-
lar.
Year: 1879




Mississippi.


A letter from the cardinal vicar is pub
lished complaining bitterly of the existence in
Rome of Protestant schools supported chiefly
by foreign mon,y. t announces that the
Pope has appointed a vigilance committee to
increase and improve the Catholic schools.
and appeals to the nobility and clergy to sub.
scribe for their support
A letter of the Pope to Cardinal Vicar
is published, in which the Pope announces
that as the success of the movement for in
creasing and improving Catholic schools will
greatly depend upon his pecuniary means, he
proposes to contribute annually as large an
amount OF money as his private means will
permit, and as the conservation of the faith in
Rome is connected with the interest of Catho
lies, he will also devote to the Roman schools
as much of Peters pence as the needs of the
church will permit
Year: 1879

AT Los Angles, Cal, in almost every
yard you behold the mature orange
trees, or those soon to come into bear
ing; in fact, the mania has become SO
great that they are now set out on the
sidewalks in lieu of shade-trees. AT
the mission San Gabrial, nine miles
from, this city, there seems to be the
greatest rivalry as to who shall have
the greaUest number and the kindred
lime and lemon trees, and every avail
able acre is being used for the purpose
1t is the same at Riverside, near Col
ton, with the difference that few of the
trees are yet bearing. The young trees
there are counted by the thousands, ,anC
continually increase in number. Tn,
first idea of the settler is to start al
grange orchard, and the determination
never leaves him.
Year: 1879




If one has never taught her little
daughter to dress her own dolls, as well
as well to make quilts, sheets, pillows
and shams, she can have but little idea
of the benefit Of such instruction.
Little girls desire to have their dolls
dressed neatly, as well as fashionably,
and If they are shown how to make
the garments and furnished with suita-
bic material, they wiz do it themselves,
at an early age [ knew a little girl
who often astonished her mother with
new, stylish hat for her doll, which
she had made from scraps her mother
had given her. In this way she learned
to fit and make the wardrobe for her
doll, and when the doll was laid by she
began making her own clothes, so that
at the age of fourteen years she could
make herself a suit throughout.


When | see mothers sit up half the
night to dress the dolls for their little
girls, l cannot but think, what a pity
mothers win not be wise. and teach
them to do it themselves. The chill
dren would really enjoy 1t better, and
it makes their little fingers skillful, and
they feel such an interest in having
each doll look as neat as those owned
by their playmates. l know this to be
the case. Will not some one try and
report for the benefit of other mothers
and daughtersl
Year: 1879

A thoroughgoing infdel, who had
no religious belief whatever, and was
glad that he hadn't any, was recently
stricken with paralysis at his house, q
few miles west Of Utica. When he
recovered his consciousness and powers
of speech, his first request was that
some one would read him chapter Of
the bible.
Year: 1879

We have long desired to visit the Jour.
nal establishment at Sioux City, and on
Friday evening last our wish was graft
fed. The editor Geo. D. Perkins LEFT his
sanctum and personally escorted Us
through the building. In the composing
room the type settlers were busily engaged
setting matter for the morning paper.-
How few Of us realize that while we are
consulting our leisure, or sleeping, that
busy tired hands are flying from case to
stick, under the gas light during the night
watches for our mornings benefit. From
the composing room to the room below
between stacks Of paper piled ceiling high; !;
into the bindery where tables, shelves and
floors bear samplss. of work finished and
uncompleted, down into the basement We
pass where the Presses are ranged that do
the immense work of this establishment


Newspaper and Job Presses OF almost ev-
cry size and make occupy the center Of
room, ard the racks and cabinets Of Job
type line the sides. The engine of eight
horse power was barely warm with a
smouldoring fire under its boiler, and the
dim light of the hand lamp cast wlerd
shadows around the room whose silence
was alone broken by our footsteps. and
voices, but at midnight, the visitors ears
would ring with the clang and clatter Of
the press, moving by the power of the
black giant reused to action by the stokcr,
and glare Of burning gas would illuminate
the checrless basement into bright hail Of
industry. This then was where the Jour-
na! that the Sioux Valleyitcs daily look
for is printed, from this diugy lower floor
goes ont in thousands each morning Of
the week, one Of the best printed papers
west OF Chicago, its columns are replo.s
with the la:cs. kilograms from the Arsoci-
ate Press, general and local news, and able
dissertations upon the topics Of the day


from the pen of its genial editor. 1t has
become not Only a power but its patrons


arc warmly attached aad rapidly increas
ing. This prominence has beer hard and
we'll earned tor it is an advancement from
a humble beginning.


The business men of Sioux City appre-
ciate the great benefit the Journal has


been TO them rs its local patronage indi-
Gates. The managers are gentlemen who
haye proved themselves worthy the high
rank in journalism their individual merits
have placed them, and that long years of
success await them is our hearty wish-
Year: 1879

This pleasing work up OF citations from tho poets
accompanied with easy familiar discussions OF their
merits and peculares afternoons are thus agree
ably occupied the shape of many interesting
chapters The participants the Professor" and his
pupil represented on terms OF the utmost IN


macy and express Their to each other with per-
feo freedom MI Deshler happily selected the son
net and confined view Of the poets TO their productions
in this single species The authors extensive re
search accompanied by minute scrutiny faithful
comparison and iudcous discrimination. His critical OBJ
servaons are frank honest goodnatured ust discreet
comprehensve fun OF instruction. 1t would be difficult
TO find volume that in 40 small compass offers equal aid for
the cultivation literary and for reaching an easy
with all great poets OF the English tongue


The sye is pure ana transparent and though cooquia in
FORM it Is exceedingly and elegant emboyng every
casto acornment language is cspablel Boston
Transcript.


Herald.
Year: 1879

"Theso short Books addressed to the general public
with view both TO stirring and satisfying Interest in


literature great topics in the minds Of those who have
10 run as they immense class is growing ny, and


must every year increase whose education Will have made
them alive Importance Of the masters Of our literature
and CAPABLE Of intelligent curiosity their performances
The series Is give the Of nourshng this
curiosity 10 that shall be enough to be
profitable knowledge and life and yet be brief enough
serve those whose leisure IS scanty."
Year: 1879

There's a peaceful hour at the close OF day,


When the cares OF life can be laid away;
And we turn aside from the noisy mirth,
To the loved around our cwn dear hearth.
Sad, sorr0wful tears for the wrong we've done
Teuderly come with the setting of sun;
And the arms OF faith are stretched out afar,
While He swiftly comes In His chariot car.
The penitent tear, and His own rich grace,
Bring the sinner and Saviour face to lace,
While a peace unknown to the world gives


rest,


As We humbly lean on our Saviour's breast.
There's a peaceful hour. as we lay our head
80 trustingly sweet upon our bed;
Without one worrying thought or fear,
And feel the great God Is near, 30 near.
There's q mine ofjoy In an hour like this.
When the soul is filled with heavenly bliss,
! nd the heart breathes forth tervent prayer,
That the ransomed world this joy may share.
Year: 1879

less metal, except heavy coating Of gold


and a solid gold corner Then he went


to fortune seeker, and said "Seyefsl
years ago friend Of mine was indiscreet
enough to attach himself to a gang of
road agents. A big haul was made, and
he received 30 id gold brick as his share.
All the robbers had been captured and
sent to the penitentiary with the excep.
tion OF this young man. He kept quiet,
and is now leading a respectable life.


he is still in possession of the gold brick


but he dare pot offer 1t for sale at the
Denver mint or at any of the jewelry
stores, for fear OF raising suspicion. The
price is $S SEQ, about half what it is real-
ly worth" The fortune hunter WAS
told to break off corner as a sample.
Cf course the piece was taken nom the
small part that WAS gold. Eventually


he bought the brick, and sent 1t to st.
Louis, where it is now on exhibition.
Year: 1879

The postofRce department at Wash.
ington is testing new cancelinp stamp.
which is considered by many at the de,
psrtment as the best thing that ha, ever
been tried. The cancelipg agent is heat


The stamp is heated by a tiny gas. Jet
within the handle. The impression
made is very distinct and can not be
Year: 1879

alt pays very well. have a regular
salary and commission on all revenue
derived from my work. 1t is an ungra-
cio1s business, but perfectly respectable.
If ladies are surprised to see a women
fill such an office, 1t surprises me as
much to find them engaged in smuggling
and breaking the laws of the country"
Year: 1879

Be it enacted by the general


assembly Of the state of Ar
kansas!


Sec. 1. That all sales of person
al or real property under mort
cages and deeds of trust in this
state, such property shall not sell
for less than two-thirds Of the
appraised value thereof. Provid.
ed, that this act shall not apply
to sales of property for the pur-
chase money thereof; provided,
that if the property shall not sell
at the first offering for two-thirds
of the amount of appraisment,
then in case Of personal proper
ty, another offering may be
made sixty days thereafter, and
in case of real property, another
offering may be made twelve
months thereafter, at which Of
fering the sale shall be to the
highest bidder withoutreference
to the appraisement, and provid-
ed that real property sold here
under may be redeemed by the
mortgagor at any time within
one year from the sale thereof,
by payment Of the amount for
which said property was sold,
together with ten per cent. inter
est thereon, and cost of sale. Il /


Sec. 2. When such sales are
to be made, the mortagee, trus-
tee, or other person authorized
to make the same, shall, before
the day fixed therefor, apply to
the nearest justice of the peace
of the township in which
such sale is to be made, or if
there be no justice in said town.
ship, then the nearest justice Of
an adjoining township, for the
appointment of appraisers; and
such justice shall thereupon ap-
point three disinterested
householders of the county, who
shall take and subscribe an oath
before such justice, that they
will we'll and truly view and ap-
praise the property that may be
shown them, aud such apprais-
ers shall proceed to view and
appraise such property, and
they, or. any two of them, shall
make aSreport of their apprais-
ment in writing, which report
shall be attached TO the oaths
taken as aforesaid, and shall be
delivered to the person making
the sale of the property.


Sec. 3. This act shall take
effect and be in force from and
after its passage. ~


Approved March II, 1879.
Year: 1879

Among the extraordinary acts Of the
tyrannical regulations Of Russian Police
Is one which strictly forbids any one to
touch dead or dying man without the
direct sanction of the Police. la con
sequence of this arbitrary enactment, it
is no uncommon thing to see man ly-
ing bleeding and helpless from severe
fall in the streets OF Moscow or st. Pc
tersburg without any one daring to as
sist him. To what an extent this Curl
GUS tyranny is carried may be judged
from single instance. An English
gentleman residing at Peterhof, a coast
town about Is miles from st. Peters
burg, one morning found his Russian
groom hanging by the neck in the sta
BILE, and cut him down at once, just in
time to save his life. The next day he
received a visit from the local 1nspec-
tor of Police, who, far from commencing
his prompt humanity, vehelnently
abused him for daring to transgress the
law. The Englishman heard him to
the end without word, and then said
quietly: "Well, Mr.. Inspector, Pm ex-
tremely sorry to have done anything,
but III make all the amends in my
power. If find you hanging any
where, pledge you my honor won't
cut you down."
Year: 1879

The Milford "News" says: A certain
young lady living near FELTON,, the Grand
daughter of one Of the wealthiest men
of hat section, and very pleasing and
entertaining lady, went out riding a
few evenings since with a young man
from the same neighbohood. They had
gone but few miles before he got to
talking sweet" to her, and as she
took it all in" he in very few mo
ments proposed marriage to her, she
was equal to the emergency, and ac-
cepted, whereupon they drove to the
nearest Railway station and after pro
curing minister, and going through
the usual ordeal of things, they were
pronounced man and wife. They spent
the night at the hotel, and next morn.
ing procured two tickets for the West,
where they in the future will reside.
Nobody knew of the proposed mar
riage, and all were eqvally surprised
when told of the affair. Not even her
own dear parents knew of the thing
until it was all over ard the hanpy
bride and groom were hundreds of miles
on their way west.
Year: 1879

The sermon of Rev. J. B. Mann in
Union M. Il. Church On Sunday morn
ing, contained q wholesome lesson, as
lie took the broad ground that every
one who loves God, must also love his
neighbors and acquaintances. Hatred
or enmity toward any one would pre-
vent entrance into heaven, no matter
how great the pretentiOns of holiness or
sanctifcatiQn. Enmity to evil ways is
proper, but not enmity to persons the
action aud the actor should be separa-
ted, and the scriptural injunction obey
ed, as charity should be as broad as
the universe. He also admonished
those who stay away from church be
cause they do not like the preacher.
TO say they do no harm by absenting
themselves is mistake. BY doing so
they influence others to absent them
selves, and are in degree accountable
for the consequences which may follow.
TO illustrate this point he remarked
that certain lady, some years ago got
up and marched out of church merely
because he was called upon 70 open the
services, and although that lady pro-
fesses religion, none of her children
have been converted. or brought to
acknowledge the love Of God. The
inference was plain that her enmitv
prevented an answer to her prayers,
and that she should purge her heart
before she could hope to present an
acceptable sacrifice and expect the sal
vation of her children.


Mr.. M. also appeared very tolerant as
we'll as hopeful of the advance of true
christianity, saying that the different
religious sects were a blessing instead
of an evii, that he hoped to live to see
the day that he could receive the sac.
rament in the Catholic Church, that he
could commune with the Baptists, and
occupy the Episcopal pulp:ts and be re-
received by all protesting christians as
q brother.


The spirit of love and charity per.
vaded the entire discourse, and il
acted upon by preacher and peo
pie the greatest harmony will hereafter
, prevail in Union Church.
Year: 1879

Cardwell & Wall, house and sign
painters, have received the contract for
painting Mrs. Cleaver's mansion at
Delaware city. This firm have full
force of men employed and besides this
contract they are very busy at work on
jobs in this city.
Year: 1879

Functional disorganization Of the
Liver is most powerful and common
cause of melancholy. DR.. Bulls Balti-
more pills invariably give tone to the
Liver and promote its healthful action.