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Year: 1878

Rabbit-hunting and fishing constitute
the business of life now to the Piute
warriors in Nevada, since the buffalo
have travelled north, and the antelope is
fast following them ; and in the captur-
ing and killing of such small deer he is
exceedingly expert. His fishing tackle
consists of bit of light rope, weighted
with stone at one end, and grasped by
the hand of the fisherman at the other.
To this line are attached at regular dis
tances, half o dozen or more hooks, made
of rabbit-bones, in the form of narrow
letter V; and to the angle of each V
again is fastened a short line made OF
sinews, and baited with some such trihe
as snail or fresh-water sucker. The
fish, swallowing the bait and the line,
swallows also the hook, which is sc
acted upon by the tension of the line as
to expand its two prongs and fasten them
firmly in the victims throat AND
then it struggles and whirls and darts
about the line, attracting all its family
and the neignbors to swallow. the samt
snare, until the angler has counted {
bite for every hook, and quietly draws
in his main line, heavy with spoils.
Year: 1878

There is kind of jelly-fish which is
called the "Globe- -Beroe,"I think, and
which looks like tiny ball of the clear
est ice. All around it, much after the
fashion of the lines of longitude on a
geographical globe, ale eight bands a
little less transparent than the rest Of
the body. On each of these are thirty
or forty small paddles, in shape like the
floats upon the paddle-wheels of a steam
boat; and it is by means of these that
the little creature pushes itself along in
the water. The paddles are alive, and
move either swiftly or slowly, one at q
time or all together.


Not only can this natural paddle-boat
send itself along, but it can also cast
anchor. Tt puts forth very fine threads,
which gradually lengthen, unfolding
from their sides transparent tendrils
like those of vine. These catch hold
OF and twine around some fixed thing
and moor the craft and when the Berot
is about to be rowing again, they unwind
themselves, and ell slip quietly back in
to the ice-ball out of sight.


There are countless millions of Beroet
in the Arctic regions, where the sea il
in some parts colored by them for miles
and miles. If there were not such i'm
mense fleets of these tiny paddle-boat'
there would be little chance for us tt
wonder at them, because they choose
for their moorings just the places where
whales love best to feed and play thei
rough games, and where, too, their owl
presence in the sea makes it into kline
of soup of which whales are very fond
ST. Nicholas.
Year: 1878

In 1874 Blondeau, the eronaut, was
fortunate enough to be successful in
saving the life of man who had been
caught in the ropes as the balloon left
the ground. This was at Oran, in
Algeria. Blondeau had got his Mont
golfere, with the trapeze underneath,
all in readiness; more than twenty men
were at the ropes that held the swaying
monster down; the order was given to
let go, and the balloon dashed up; but
an unfortunate man was caught by one
leg and carried up by the loose cordage
above the trapeze. The crowd remained
silent and horror struck in that moment
of horrible suspense, the usual stereo-
typed occurrence the fainting of ladies
took place, however, Blondeau did
not faint, but courageously slid down to
the trapeze, shouting to the man to hold
on. The crowd heard no more, and
SON they could distinguish nothing.
The balloon sped on till from height
of nearly 1900 feet it commenced to
descend, then Blondeau was seen stand.
ing on the trapeze, with the man still
suspended by one foot, the other swing.
ing about and the middle of his body
resting on the head of the eronaut. Al
first, Blondeau was on the point Of
climbing up to get out of the way of the
man, whose fall appeared inevitable and
which would have endangered him; but
the poor man exclaimed, piteously
"My wife my children |" and Blondeau
stopped, and, forgetting all persona
danger, stood right up in the trapeze
and slowly placed his head under the
mans back, saying firmly "Now
look at the balloon or close your eyes
if you try to disengage your foot, we are
lost; remain still and you will be safe.
And they came down to the ground il
safety.
Year: 1878


When the lessons and tasks are all ended.
And the school for the day is dismissed,
And the little ones gather around me


To bid me good night and be kissed.
oh, the little white arms that ehcircle


My neck in a tender embrace
oh, the smiles, that are halos OF Heaven,
Shedding sunshine of love on my face
Aud when they are gone, sit dreaming


OF my childhood, too lovely to last;
OF love that my heart will remember,


When it wakes to the pulse of the past.
Ere the world and its vickelness made me
A partner of sorrow and sin;
When the glory of God was about me,


And the glory Of gladness within.
oh, my heart grows weak as a woman's,


And the fountains of feeling will flow,
As think Of the paths steep and stony


Where the feet of the dear ones must go;
OF the mountains of sin hanging o'er them,
OF the tempest of fate blowing wild
oh, there is nothing on earth half so holy


As the innocent heart of a child
The twig is 30 easily bendsd,
have banished the rule and the rod
have taught them the goodness of knowledge,
They have taught me the goodness Of God.
My heart is a dungeon Of darkness
| Where shut them from breaking rule,
| My frown is sufficient correction,
| My love is the law of the school,
| / shall leave the old house in the autumn,
| To traverse its Threshold no more
All! how shall sigh for the dear ones
That meet me each morn at the door.
1 shall miss the good nights and the kisses,


And the gush of their innocent glee
The group on the green, and the flowers


That are brought every morning to me.
l shall miss them at noon and at eve,


Their song in the school and the street;
shall miss the low hum of thoir voices,
| And the tramp of their delicate feet
When the lessons and tasks are all ended,
And Death says, " The school is dismissed,
May the little ones gather around me


To bid me good night and be kissed
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, May IS. - The House Committee of Indian Affairs agreed upon reporting for the print ing and recommittal of the bill re- commenting reference to the United States Court of Claims of all claims arising from Iudian depredations.

 In the House this morning, after the journal WAS read, Potter moved q suspension of the regular order of business in order to bring up his res olution in the Florida mrtter. The Republicans refused to vote, claim ing the was no quorum present. A call of the house was ordered and 257 members. present

 The Democrats mustered stronger than at any time since the struggle began, there being one hundred and thirty-three of them on the floor.

 Tho National Republican pubh- shed an interview with Secretary Sherman on the pending Potter res olution for investigation In reply to question as to what he thouhgt of the real purpose of the resolution. He said it looked very much as if the Democrats were engaged in manu- facturing ammunition for the fall campaign.

 WAsnINGToN, May 1S.-The Senate Committee on Military Af- fairs heard further argument yester- day on the bill granting :he right of way through Fort Yuma Rcserva- ton to the Southern Pacific Rail road. Brown. of the Texas Pacific, concluded his argument before the Committee, conclusively showing that the passage of this southern branch of the Central Pacific through this reservation would be a a violation of law, and greviOus in fringement of Texas railways. Councel of matter went over. The monopoly lobby claim that the Mil itary Committee will report in their favor; also that they are sure ot the Committee on Commerce for the bill they have put in for formal grant of authority for the maintain ance of their bridge a"ross the Colo rada river.

 More than half of the ten mil lion U per cent. bOnGs recently taken by the Syndicate have been absorbed for investment in advance on gold, and so purchasers will have to pay the 4i pr cent bolds.
Year: 1878

The vacancy caused in the office of County and Probate Judge of Pope county has been filled by the Governor appointing our talented young fellow townsman, R. B. Vii, son, to that position. The distinc. tion thus conferred has been most worthily bestowed upon meritori torious subject, and we feel certain that no one will have cause to ever complain at the appointment. Sober. industrious, energetic, and with pride enough to always impell him to scrupulous and strict discharge of every duty devolving upon him in his new official capacity, Mir Will son will, no doubt, fill the office with credit to himself and profit to the county. We congratulate both Judge Wilson and the people of the county upon the appointment
Year: 1878

We refer our readers to the card of this gentleman, announcing that he Is a candidate to succeed Judge Mansfield as Circuit Judge. It is unnecessary for us to say anything to the people of Pope coanty-con mandatory to the Judge. The fact that they have heretofore honored him with their suffrages for the Legislature proves that they know him and place confidence in him. To the people of the counties in this District we can say that if mans standing at home Is any reccommen- dation, Judge Davis is well recon ded, for his neighbors and fellow-cit- izens in this county esteem no man higher.
Year: 1878

As yet there has been no express sion of the will or sentiment of the voters of Pope county sufficient to indicate their wishes in regard to the method which they wish pursued in regard to placing regular demo cratic ticket of county officers iu the field for the September election. The County Central Committee wonld doubtless like to know the wishes of the people before they take any action. There is yet plen- ty of time to be sure, but it will not do to put this matter of too long, and in order that there may be some

 thing before the public to indicate public sentiment on this subject we solicit the views of the voters in the different parts of the county. 1t is not necessary to write long disquisi- tions upon Conventions or primary elections, but just let us know the feeling in your respective sections.
Year: 1878

We have the pleasure this week of referring our readers to the card of this g ntleman stating that he is a candidate for re election to again represent the. Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas in Congress.

 The people of Arkansas have never yet had a representative in Congress who has watched after their interests more zealously than has Col. Gunter. Always in his place, always ready to meet every duty, and prompt to present any matter of interest to his constituent cy, Col. Gunter has been most faithful and devoted servant of the people. His past experience has acquainted him thoroughly with the routine of legistation and the people of this district would do themselves great injustice to substitute new man for hlm. His re election is as near a foregone conclusion as any future event can be.
Year: 1878

ltis but empty sound for North west paper to claim fair share of the State offices and at the same time refuse to support the men from that section that are candidates and who arc in every respect deserving. show your sincerity by your prac- tice. Ozark Democrat.

 Actions speak louder than words and our contemporaries in the North west had better never have said a word about demanding what they deemed right toward that section than to turn right around and subject themselves to ridicuie by acting directly contrary to the doctrine they advocate.
Year: 1878

By an article, published elsewhere, clipped from the Lonoke Democrat, 1t will be seen that Major Wm E. Wood- ruff, is candidate for State Treasurer, a fact we regret to see, prefcrring in-- finitely to have had the pleasure of sup porting him for the first position named by the Democrat, viz: Superintendent of Public Instruction, an office he is so eminently. qualified to fill. The Major is deservcdly popular in the State, but in making his choice of position he has selected that one which will be hardest to win. as Gen. Churchill will be a can didate for reelection, and it will be almost impossible to supplant him in the good will and friendship of the people. A thorough Democrat. faith ful and efficient officer, a popular gen. tleman,. and one who has served the State in both military and civil capac- ity, with great satisfaction to his con- stituents and honor to himself, the peo- pie of Arkansas will be very slow in shelving him to give place even to Major Woodruff, whodeseryes so much at the hands of the people.---Rose City Globe.

 The sentiment contained in the above article will find n ready res ponse in the hearts of the heople of Pope county. While Se have the highest regard for Maj. Woodruff. we could not but regret that he determined to contest the field with the present occupant for State Treasurer. Gen. Churchill has many warm friends in this coun- ty who will not refuse to support him, while they will at the same time regret that they cannot vote for Major Woodruff. Had both gentle men not been candidates for the same office, each would have been favorites with our people, but as it Is we think Gen. Churchill will be the fayorite in this county.
Year: 1878

As will be seen from the published proceedings of the Democratic State Central Commmittee had at their meeting at Little Rock on the 20th inst, the State Nominating Conpcn- ton has been called to meet at the Capital on the Fourth of July. One wise thing which the State Central Committee did was to limit the mum bcr of delegates who will be admit ted to seats in the Convention from each county to tue actual number of votes to which the counties may be respectively entitled. Much confu- sion in the Convention will thus be avoided and the transaction of busi- ness will be accelerated. Under the old practice of admitting q large mum Der of delegates in excess of the number of votes allowed, the coun- ties convenient to the Capital poured in large delegations overaweing the small delegations from remote coun- ties, and giving fruitful cause for complaint and confusion. So we think the ruling adopted for the Convention this year is a wise and wholesome move.

 It is now to be sincerely hoped that each county in the State will go to woik and organize the party throughout the State and send up delegates to the State Convention who will represent the true will and wishes of the masses of the party, and who will keep an eye single to the good of the whole State and the welfare of the great democracy, re- gardless of personal or sectional fayoritism.
Year: 1878

The Brinkley Times last week had an article on it's editorial page headed "Honor and Dignity" in the course of which we find the follow ing paragraps:

 Here in our very midst a man is thought to be more of a man if he fights.

 A man who does not fight is at a discount, he it is who is summed by the community and looked upon as an outcast. Honor and dignity are wanting in the man who refuses to fight while he who does fight and quarrel, is the lion of the community, not the fierce beast, but the respect ed man. Now, what is the result of all thls? It is summed uL in a few words. We are but half civilized, the sick and the afflicted suffer from lack of care, churches and schools are empty, fights and quarrels are frequent, the State bears q bad name and is summed by immigrants, while murderers and rioters infest every community. Our laws are trampled under foot, and the officers to whom are confided their enforcement shirk thelr duty through fear of offending the culprit and the higher the man ought to stand in the community the smaller the fine.

 Now if the editor of the Times means tLis as picture of the moral status of his own community, and if he will make his statement so as to conflne his description to his cwn locality we shall not object, but if he means to say that the picture he draws IS true description of the state of affairs throughout the State we do object very seriously, for such statement in regard to Pope coun- ty or Yell county or Conway or Johnson county does us gross in justice. There is no quieter com munity anywhere than Pope county There is no place where man can sooner disgrace himself by trying. to act the rough, the bully or the des- perado, and forfeit the esteem of all good citizens, than right here in Pope or the adjoining counties. The law against carrying weapons is stringently enforced, and no fighter enjoys the respect of the better class Of our people-and thank goodness the better class in this section of the State are overwhelmingly in the majority.

 So if the Brinkly Times wishes to advertise it's section of the State as so low in public morals as to do homage to ruflians and desperades let it be careful not to include other sections of the State which are not in this deplorable condition.
Year: 1878

Two weeks from Saturday-April l3th--is the date fixed upon for a grand mass meeting of the citizens of the county for the purpose of or ganizing an Agricultural and Me chanical Society for Pope county. The object to be accomplished is of no little importance to our county, and every citizen who. feels any in terest in the growth and develop ment of the material interests of the county should attend the meeting and do all he can to insure the sue cess of the movement. An organ ized, systematic effort in this dlrec- tion will go a great ways to stimu- late the various industries of our county and bring out the dormant energies of our people, and when we remember that It is the active indus tries Of the country that make a people prosperous and happy, we see the importance of the undertaking. We trust the meeting two weeks from Saturday will be we'll attended aud that all will come with a deter imitation to do something to give success to tue enterprise.

 Don't forget the date-Saturday, April 18th.
Year: 1878

Some persons object 10 Oranges of the Patrons of Husbandry adopt ing political creeds, but if every Grange in the United States would adopt tbe resolutions unanimously adopted by the Fifth Annual Session of the Ono State Grange which was held recently at Gallon, Ohie, the result would be most salutary to the public, and many an incompetent man would be kept out of office flor we contend that no man is'compe- tent for office, or responsible, who is addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks. We see, every day, forcible illustrations of this fact. We there fore commend to our Arkansas Oranges the following resolutions adopted by the Ohio State Grange:

 Whereas, Intemperance is the fountain from which issues many of the corrupting influences that threat en the peace, prosperity and perpe- tuity of our governments; therefore,

 Resolved, That all good Patrons of Husbandry should make it part of their political creed to vote for no man for office, Town, County, State or National, who IS in sympathy with the liquor traffic, or who is ad- dicted to the habitual or even mod crate use of Intoxicating drinks.
Year: 1878

Judge Lewis W. Davis, most worthy and esteemed citizen of Pope county, has been in town this week attending court Among the attor- neys the Judge is, to use q patent phrase Ca wheel horse" His friends from many sections have been call ing upon him to be a candidate for the office of Circuit Judge, and he has we are reliably informed, con sented to run. His announcement will appeer in these columns at the proper time. A good man and de serving of distinction at the hands of his fellow citizens.
Year: 1878



 It is not this thing of getting out one paper that is wearing on fel- low, but it is the fact that it has to be kept up week after week. It is the steady drain, as something new has to put in every week to prevent monotony. The man who edits a paper is the slave of the pubhe. His readers expect him to give them an interesting paper every week, no matter whether anthing oi interest is stirring or not. Every is sue of newspaper is made up of many items, some of them the result of careful study and research, and others thrown off hastily to fill up, And yet people consider it an easy job. There is no class of people SC poorly paid as those who run news. papers. Nor is there another class so much imposed on by the public Suppose for instance a temperance lecture is to be given. The leaders come to the newspapers and bulldoze them into advertising it free. The churches expect notice for nothing for everything they get up. In fact it seems to be the generol impress ion that paper is public property, and must be made vehicle to carry the thoughts of every one.--W Windsor Mo. Review.
Year: 1878

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27.-In the
Board of Supervisors last night
resolution was passed calling for
greater diligence on the part of the
Police Department and Board of
Health in surpressing nuisances in
Chinatown; also providing for the
isolation of persons afflicted with
leprosy in hospital by themselves,
and urging q thorough enforcement
of the cubic airordinance. A COM
municatiOn was received from the
Mayor suggesting the appointment
of u committee to call n meeting
in aid of the yellow fever sufferers.
Year: 1878

THE WIFE OF A CONNECTICUT LEGISLATOR
thriving farmer, fOrty-five years old, living in
Preston township, Conn, sold his farm for
81, 4Oo. with the avowed intention, as soon as
his affairs were settled, of going west. Last
week the wife of Alfred Guile an exmember
Of the state legislature, set out ostensibly to
visit friend in New York state. Subsequent
events prove that the farmers hasty determi-
nation to sell out and the wife's Journey
abroad were parts Of a mutual arrangement
Mr.. Guile, who had lived peaceably with his
wife, was shocked to find on Saturday that she
had taken in departing money and silverware
to the value of over 81, 400 He discovered
Browns completely, and demanded reparation
for the loss This the latter promised to fur
nish, and agreed to meet Guile on Saturday
evening to settle; but when that time arrived
he drove instead to station on the Shore Line
railway, and took a night train, probably to
New York. The two have not been heard from
since
Year: 1878

THE STEAM CAR ON PASSENGER RAILWAYS


as far as Philadelphia is concerned. NAV be-
set down as triumphant success. The
Market street road is entitled to the credit of
PRODUCTION of these horse and money savers


There are some objections to those now in
use, which will be Obviated in the ones to be
the oil used on the machinery is one of The oh.
Jectlons Another is the heat of the cars i'm
moderate weather. uthe builders can remedy
these defects the dummies will become much
more popular than the horse cars.-Pbiladei


DhjU Sam ~SS~SS
Year: 1878

AFTER THE DISTRICT OFFICEs.-It appears
that Governor Packard was offered the posi-
tiOn OF Recorder of Deeds for this District
some time ago, Recorder Wolf to be made
Governor of Montana but that this arrange
ment fell through, and Mr.. Wolf is to hold on
to his place. The office of Register of Wills
pretty good authority that Col. Webster will
be removed, to make room for some prOmi-
nent politician, name yet unknown. Colonel
Webster has made an excellent officer, and
his loss would be regretted.
Year: 1878

The AsToRS REDUCING RENTS.-A New
YORK letter states as rumOr that the AstOrS
who are the largest real estate owners in that
city, are quietly notifying their tenants that
they may expect a further reduction of rent
after the lst Of May. What the precise reduc-
tiOn Is to be is a matter of conjecture as vet
but agents think it will probably be ten per
cent: This will be the third reduction by the.
the preceding instances, they demonstrate
their proyerbial business shrewdness by ac.
ceptlng the inevitable before it is forced upon
them. In this way they manage to have the
the AstOrs govern rents just as much as
Stewart governs dry goods and prices at the
retail stores, other landlords, as heretOfore
viii be Obliged to follow their eXamnle