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Year: 1879

81 REV. JOSEPH COOK.


Almighty God, Thou g CT 4ted
this valley May we not d. secra.e it I!
Thou hast walked in this valley long
before it was known to man. May we
in some degree walk worthily in Thy
glorious footsteps in the presence Of
these stupendous revelations of Thy
power May we be delivered from
contempt TO Thy word and command
meut. May we loatbe our leprosy
and dishonesty, and selfshness, as
Thou dost. Face to face with these
preeipices, may we acquire hearts as
upright and downright as the rocks.
From this bouse, which we dedicate
to Thee, may Thy truth be proclaim
ed as bold as the hills and as tender
as the voice Of these waters. Our
supreme PRAYER is that Thou wilt
give Us similarity of feeling with
Thyseli. What men say here the
world will little note or long remem-
Der but it viii not forget what Thou
hast said here Let the keynote of
cur speech be Thy speech as uttered
all arounl US. May all discussions
of Thy truth here echo God. May
they reflect Thee as these waters re-
feet the precipices Wilt Thou here
inspire poets, and artists, and states
men, and reformers. May the in
huences of this valley be an antidote
TO the spirit of luxury, and be re-
buke to wealth that lives cheaply.
May preachers and teachers find
strength and tenderness here in this
valley. Wilt Thou knit the hearts
OF all nations to each other and to
Thyself Our ancestors brought
from the Holy Land the glad tidings
of the Gospel When the children of
Europe and Lebanon come here, they
may meet Thee, and NAV We meet
them in lhe spirit Of Christian broth
erhood. When the children of the
Himalayss come TO the Sierras may
they find peace and strength When
the children of the Yellow Sea come
hitber may they find instruction,
and be treated with justice on the
shores of the Pacific. The high nom
is above us, the voice of God is
sounding all around us In the pres
ence Of these glorious works Of
Thine, we dedicsse this house TO Thy
service, and we give ourselves TO
up to Thee, an irreyersible, affec-
tionate, total surrender, and beseech
Thee TO Gil this temple, to the latest
generation, with the love of God.
Amen
Year: 1879

TIE object in harvesting clover and
grass generally should be to cut it at
that stage of growth when il contains
the greatest amount of nutriment.


Much, of course, will depend upon
the weather, but much also depends
on the exact stage of growth at which
the plant is cut. The end and aim,
+ if we may so speak, of all the plants
is to propagate their species. Hence,
We find them ,springing up, flourish
ing, producing seed, and then dying.
During periods of active growth they
are constantly engaged 10 receiving
eAtraneous nutritive matter with
which the structure of the plant is
composed, is constantly undergoing
change-tbe sugar that abounds in
the young and growing plant being
largely changed during the ripening
Of the seed into husk, bran and starch
in the grsin, or woody fber in the
stalk.


The opening of the flower is the
signal for the commencement of this
change, which continues to go on un-
til the plant has reached maturity
consequently the longer .this change
is permitted to continue the more
this matter will decrease. The OBJ
ject, therefore, of the haymsker
should be to seize on that particular
period in the growth of the plant
when it contains the largest amount
of nutritive matter, and this is when
the plant is in full bloom. Every
hour that clover is allowed to stand
after it has reached this point il at
the expense of its nutrition, and if
not cut until dead ripe, the stems
have become so hard and woody as
to be but little better than so many
sticks. No crop is more easily in
jured by wet weather than this, and
to have it just dry enough to stow
away in the barn or stack, but not 80
dry as to cause the heads and leaves
to shatter of in handling, requires
the most discriminating judgment
aud closest attention. In order to
cure clover hay of the best quality
the sun should never be permitted to
shine on it more than half day af-
ter it is cut, when it should be put
under shelter as soon as possible.
So managed, it will retain its aroma
and nutritive qualities in their great
est perfection, and be especially bene-
fetal TO milch cows in winter. not
only increasing the flow # milk, but
adding much to its richness. and i'm
parting to the butter cUlor almost
equal to that made in surimer
Year: 1879

sriti he gloss and iSeslaess Of youth
Thin hair is thickened, falling hair
checked. and badness often, though
not always, cured by its use. Moth
ing can restore the hair where the
foilicles are destroyed, or the glands
atrophied and decayed. But such as
remain can be saved for usefulness
by this application. Instead of foul
ing the hair with a pasty sediment, 1t
viii keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use viii prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances
which make some preparations dan
cerous, and injurious TO the hair, the
Nigor can only benefit but not harm
il. If wanted merely for
Year: 1879

Charles Kaiser, who has the only hive
Of bees in town, says that when he first
got his colony, his old cats curiosity was
much excited in regard to the doings of
the little insects, the fike of which she
had never before seen. AT first she
watched their comings and goings at u
distance. She then flattened herself up
on the ground and crept along toward
the hive, with tail horizontal and quiv-
ering. 1t was clearly evident that she
thought the bees some new kind of game.
Finally she took up position at the en-
trance to the hive, and when a bee came
in or started out, made d dab at it with
her paws. This went on for a time
without attracting the attention
of the inhabitants Of the hive.
Presently, however, Old Tabby
struck and crushed q bee on the edge of
the opening to the hive. The smell of
the crushed bee alarmed and enraged the
whole colony. Bees by the score poured
forth and darted into the fur of the as.
tonished cat. Iabby rolled herself in
the grass, spluttering, biting, clawing,
and squalling as a cat never squalled be-
f)re She appeared mere ball of furs
and bees as she rolled and tumbled
about, She was at length hauled away
from the hive with a garden rake, at
the cost of several stings to her rescuer


Even after she had been taken to Il
distant part of the grounds the bees
stuck to Tabby's fur, and about once in
two minutes she would utter an un-
eaathy "yow = and bounce full yard
in the air. On coming down she would
try to scratch her ear, when sting on
the back would cause her to turn a sue
cession of somersaults and give vent
to running fire of squalls. Like the
parrot that was left alone with the
monkey, old Tabby had a dreadful time.
Two or three days after the adventure
Tabby was caught by the owner, who
took her by the neck and threw her
down near the beehive. No sooner did
she strike the ground than she gave a
dreadful squail, and at'a single bound
reached the top Of the fence, full six feet
in height, There she chung for a mo-
ment, with a tail as big as a rolling pin,
when, with another bound and squall,
she was out of sight and did not again
put in an appearance. for over a week.
Virginia City Enterprise. Is 7.
Year: 1879

Ex-PREsIDENT IMAGINATION is re-
ported as having declared tina. If the
French Chambers decide upon impeach-
ment Of the De Broglie cabinet he will
demand to be placed on trial with the
ministers. This is like the true soldier,
but smacks more of chivalry than that
discretion which is the better part OF
valor. The French are rather uncertain
in their political judgments, and hence
they may take the Marshal at his word
aud punish him with the others-though
they had better let the whole matter
alone, and from all appearances that is
what they are going to do about 1t any
how.
Year: 1879

THE WONDERFUL
Effects of the Extract OF
CELERY AND CHAMOMILE UP


ON THE NERVOUS
System and Digestive


Organs
In CURING ESPECIALLY
SICK HEADACHE,
Nervous Headache, Neural
gia, Nervousness,
PARALYSIS AND DINDHGEsTION,AN AND


PREVENTING,
Neuralgia of the Heart and


Sudden Death.
Year: 1879

AN instance of hereditary crime is fur
nished by Elias Phillips. of Freetown. Mass,
who recently appeared as witness in a
burglar trial, having turned States evidence.
He is great-grandson of Malbone Briggs, a
notorious criminal, who was in State Prison
with seven of his sons at one time Briggs
ancestry is traced back in a direct line to a
noted pirate in the time OF Earl Beilamont,
and his branch of the family has for m re
than century furnished noted criminals in
every generation. Phillips has only the use
of his left arm, his right one being withered,
but he recently made two keys by which a
store was entered; and he can sail boat,
shoot gun and do other things remarkable
under the circumstances.
Year: 1879

REV. DIR. LEONARD BACON of Connecti-
cut, does not believe in biennial sessions of
the Legislature in order to save cost. He
speaks of the General Assembly of his own
State as gathered ''in lone large room in what
may be regarded as manufactory. The
work to be done is the making of laws for
Connecticut, and in that room we employ
two hundred and forty-siX men and pay
them wages to do the work which might be
done as expeditiously at least, and quite as
well, by half as many, at half the cost. My
nlan is to dismiss half the crowd of workmen
in that department, and SO save their wages.
The other plan is that instead OF compe-
tent number coming together once year to
do the years work and go home, the same
old crowd be brought together once in two
years TO do two years work at one heat. The
saving of cost in one case is Il matter of
arithmetic. The saving of cost in the other
case is matter of conjecture" DR.. Bacon
says thai within the last few years the cleo
ton of Senators lin Connecticut) has been
made biennial instead of annual, but is 1t
known aud confessed that the change has
made the Senate chamber more venerable
with the new dignity of orr 'conserlpt tath-
ers' or more resplendent with the light OF
their wsdom?'
Year: 1879

COUNCILLOR FoGG gives as his opinion
that the Governor and Council acting as a
retiring board has right to look behind the
returns of elections for the Legislature.
Heretofore Mr.. Fogg has been known princi-
paly for his splendid eoquence, this opinion
will give him fame as Constitutional law
yer. Henceforth he should be known as the
Great EXpounder.
Year: 1879

A WASHINGTON special says that when
Congress meets the Democratic members of
that body propose to set up the claim that
the revival of business is due to Democratic
control of the legislative branch of the Gov
ernment. Perhaps this accounts for the
fact that the Democratic papers which have
been protesting for months that business
had not revived are now beginning to admit
that they we're not telling the truth.
Year: 1879

The Democratic and Greenback commit
tees undertook to prevent Mrs. E. r. Still
from speaking in this State, but as she de-
clared that nothing but fiat from the throne
of Almighty God would hinder her, they
gave up the job,
Year: 1879

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


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munlcal IONS tnat are not used.
Year: 1879

EF This is what the Cincinnati Com
mercial, a Republican paper, OF the mos'
ultra character, thinks of the q ant
movement, over which tho Globe Demo
crat is bowling so vigorously:


"The people have abundant time to
consider the proposition that we nave
but one man fit 70 be president, and he
our most distinguished military chicitain,
whose most commendable quality in civil
Office was that of adhering to his friends
who were chosen without special regard
for the general interests. If we must
have Grant for a third term we must
have him fora fourth. II he is neces.
sity to the country, in 1880, he will be
indispensable in 1884, and, indeed, we
shall need him during his life. The ten
dency of this policy is perfectly plain.
The American people cannot fail 10 un-
derstand it completely, aud reject it ae
cordingly. We shall not be at special
trouble to stop the Grant movement it
will stop itself long before the meeting
of the next Republican convention
Year: 1879

~ We are indebted to Col. J. n
Smithee for copy of his report as Com
missioners of State Lands to the Cover
nor. 1t is complete history of the
business of the Land Office for the past
two years. Col. Smithee has made an
able and efficient commissioner, and il
his successor does as we'll which we
have no reason to doubt he wiIl-the
State will have no reason to complain.
Year: 1879

re- A New York city dispatch of the
30th, says that there was one hundred
and eighty deaths, the past week, from
scarlet fever, an increase of so upon the
previous week, and that the fact impels
the board of health to take action.
Year: 1879

As soon as the different gin owners in the county wind up ginning we would like each one to send us the cor rect number of bales put up by him.

 We know of no better investment for some enterprising man who has about $l0.000 capital, than to come to Russellville and build and open up a first class commodious hotel.

 We learn the singing class of Prof. Deacon, and and others, will give a musical concert at the Baptist church some night.the coming week, the pro ceeds to pay for an organ for their church. A rare treat may be anticipa- ted, and the cause being praise worthy one, everybody should attend,

 A BASE FoRGERY.-Chas. Inman, Rufe Lowder near this place some two months ago has been sent to the Ozark jail for safe keeping. An awkward, but very unsuccessful attempt has been made by some unknown party or parties to secure his release by forging letterpurporting to have been written by Sheriff Hogins, of this county. The letter stated that Inman's brother had arranged the matter of bail by deposit ing $1 ,O00 with the sheriff of this coun- ty and requested the sheriff of Frank lin county to release the said Inman. But the sheriff of Franklin, it seems. "smelled mice" and wrote to sheriff Hogins' enclosing the forged letter, and asked him if it was all 0. K. and so the trick didn't work. The letter was most g;aring and poorly executed for gery. The authors of it. who ever they may be, deserve to be in jail with Inman.

 A Coop MAN GoNE.-It is with profound regre: that we announce the death of Mir. Kirkbride Potts, one of the ol lest and most highly esteemed citizens of our county. For twelve months past his health had been very IccUiC dud hoiO tiiah pS- fore his death he had not been able to leave his room. On last Saturday he was seventy-six years old, and on Mon- day night the 24th inst. at 9:30 o'clock the messenger of death came gertly to him and bore him away. For almost half century the good man had been a citizen of our county, and all that time he has lived on the same spot of ground where he first settled at Gala Creek Station. In the olden times long be- fore the railroad or the telegraph was dreamed of as means of communica- tion and transit up this valley, when the U. s. mail coach was the only means of regular travel up this road. Potts was known as a place where gen. ial hospitality and good fare could al- ways be found, and the warm grip of the honest hand and the cheery voice of the jovial host always welcomed the travel-worn passenger. But the good man is gone-gone from the toll and la Dor and vexations of this world; gone to enter upon that reward and rest which will be the portion of all who live well the race of life as did the la mented Kirkbride Potts. May the sod of the valley rest lightly upon his grave.
Year: 1879

Having the CAPITAL, the STOREROOM Capacity, and all the FACILITIES for doing extensive business it my aim to reduce my PROFITS LOW to CASH CUSTOMERS that my will be largely increased by gaining the custom of ALL who wish to get the MOST
Year: 1879

NEW ORLEANS, July 12.-The
Auxiliary Sanitary Association
makes the following statement in
an official form: After a thorough
investigation by the officers and
members of this Association sup
ported by the testimony Of the
Board of Health and the New Or
leans Medical Association, we here,
by declare that this city is now in a
perfectly healthy condition and that
there has not been a single case of
yellow fever in the city during the
present summer. The city is in a
better sanitary condition than it has
been for many years, and the alb
sence of fevers which usually pre-
cede the yellow fever inspires the
belief that we shall escape any seri-
GUS sickness. The country will be
officially notified should the yellow
fever appear.
Year: 1879

In tho BLopoErr Investigation yesterday
tho time OF the Committee was mainly Occur
pied In tho herring Of additional testimony
touching the subject Of the 1mDAnp indict-
ment. A now charge WIS brought forward
by the memorinlfsta, being that Judge
BLopox1r borrowed and converted to his
own uso moneys in tho custody Of Assignces
in bankruptcy.
Year: 1879

rYThe Governor of Iowa pardoned a
man who had been sentenced to the State
prison for ten years, on the conditions
that he should, during the remain der OF
of his term, abstain from the use of in-
toxicating liquors as d beverage; that he
should exert himself for the support of
his mother and sister; and that he should
not be convicted of crime during the
term of the sentence of any violation OF
criminal law. The criminal agreed to
the conditions of the pardon. and found
no inconvenience in complying with the
last two articles thereof, but the demon
of intemperance was too strongly the
master of his appetite for him to long
enjoy his freedom. After q short respite
from confinement he was found inebriat-
ed, whereupon the Governor remanded
him to the State prison. The validity of
the action of the Executive was ques-
toned, but a decision of the Supreme
Court confirmed his action in the prem
scs.
Year: 1879

From an excellent lady resident of this


Parish we have received the following


very valuable recipe for curing hams


and other meat, which VIC publish for the


benefit of those who have been so provi-


dent as to remove their meat houses from
| the far west to their own domain. We


advise all our far,ner friends to cut it out


and file it away for future reference:


"Flrst sec that the hams are cut smooth


at the fleshy parJ-leaving the cross-bone


in. To each ham take one half of II tea


spoonful of powdered saltpetre, and,
| when cold, rub well OH the tleshy parts
and in the crevices with the hand. Next


take SILT and brown sugar, four parts of
the first and one or the latter; mix and


rub we'll over the hams or other meat


you may wish to save. Lay meat in q mo-


lasses barrel, with three hams in the bot


tom and half jowls around; and toungue
in the middle. Sprinkle the salt and su-
gar between each layer until the barrel is
full. Put q weight Oh top to press the
meat down; make u hole in the bottom
Of the barrel to let the brine drip ont,
but also put tub under the barrel to
catch this brine. Let it stand three days
after which, put this brine on the fire
and let it come almost to q boil, but not
quite; push away the fire from the pot
and drop in a cup of cold water, which
will cause the blood and other impurities
to rise to the top. Skim off the top, and
repeat in the same way. Boil this the
third time, adding salt aid water suffi-
cient to make enough brine to cover all
your meat. This brine should be strong |
enough to float all egg. When perfectly |
cold, put your meat in it with weight |
sufficient to keep it under. Let it re- |
main from four to six weeks. Then wash |
the salt off with brine and wipe the meat |
dry: rub it over with molasscs and black |
one quart of mo!as-
ses to one fourth of a pound Of pepper
Hang up and smoke, the hams hook
downward. Smoke for six weeks, after
which, take it down on Il dry day and
cover the hams with cloth and white
wash them, provided they are ready be-
tore March. If, however, they are not
smoked sufficiently before March, dip each
ham in boiling water and wipe perfectly
dry before canvasssing.


P. S. Red pepper can be used instead |
of black" =. J. B.
Year: 1879

D>A french woman was lately watch
ing COW that was feeding by the road
side. She tied round her body the rope
attached to the beast. A horse coming
along the road at Il sharp trot terrified
the COW, which started at q gallop, drag
bitches, and finally killing her.
Year: 1879

Why will you suffer with shaking
Chill or a burning Fever, doses of Gu
ban Tonic, the, Great West Indies Fever
and Ague Remedy, will stop the Chills
and Fever, while one bottle will cure
them up for years. Try it
Year: 1879

W When hearts are filed with holy
affections, and home is happy, then do
the young dwell within q charmed circle,
which only those who are naturally de-
PRAYED would, seek to quit, and across
whose boundary the seductive tempta
tions Of error shine but feebly.
Year: 1879

FyCnsar used 20 say there was no mu-
sic so charming in his ears as the request
of his friends. But he never had his
mother .in-law meet him at the door of
his own house, with q poker and a voice
that would startle 4 base viol, and re-
quest him to wipe off his nasty old
bOOtS,'
Year: 1879

WE understand that the executive
committee of the Dodgeyile base
ball club has challenged our Orph-
ans for a match game, and revealed
therein u desire to play for money.
Our boys have not as yet had suite
lent practice to warrant them in
meeting the Dodgevi!le club, and do
justice to themselves and those who
are willing to back them, but when
they have had week or two moro
practice they may probably accomo =
date the Fleecers with game.
Year: 1879

THE third nine Of this city and
the third nine OF Linden played
another game oil ball on Saturday
last, in this city This time it result
ed in victory for our b-hoys, to the
score of 70 to 10. Tables are turn
ing,
Year: 1879

WIN. BROWN had a thumb dis
jointed without ceremony while
reaching for a bah which he had to
run fox in the Darlington game on
Friday. The boue proLruded through
the flesh making is a very painful
accident.
Year: 1879

If it were known that the day set
for the NJ. E. eycursion was going
to be 50 pleasant many would have
made preparations TO so who did
not, in fear of the distressing hot
weather that seemed most sure.
Anyhow it was gay day for the
children, and they returned con-
tented.
Year: 1879

DURISG the absence Of bis wife a
fellow in Dodgeyile is credited with
helping his neighbours hired girl to
peal potatoes in the evening for
breakfast nexs morning. Should
any subscriber Of the Chronicle re-
ceiye a paper with potato rind
folded in he needn't get offended or
think he's taken for an Irishlaan.
Year: 1879

A youngster at n Keokuk residence where
,e,tfyiues were stin IN progress He went through
with his usual deyOtiOns nut his mind was more on
SEQUENCE was thai he got the two mixed, and wound
M his prayer rather hastily with: " DOd DlcsS mo 10
Kistes safe aud let me do down an hear zee nuulefs
Amen T.