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Year: 1879

National Associated Press 10 the Star.


New YORK, June 9.-The Sun comes out
to-day in favor of Ewing for Governor of
Ohio, saying the Republicans themselves
have made the issue by asserting the right
TO station armed troops at the polls. On
this issue Gen. Ewingi is sound, and conse-
quently he deserves the support of every
man who wishes to preserve the freedom
and independence OF the ballot-box. The
Sun says: "What is Congress for? If the
question of granting or Withholding sup
plies be not one for its discretion, what
power has it? If appropriations are mere
matter of course to be made without re-
gard to the will of the people or of their
representatives, and the whole duty OF Con-
gress is but to register Executive DEGREES,
why not dispense with it altogether?'


The Herald is stronger tlian ever to-day
against "Cesarism," saying: Attempt to
transform the Republican party into a
Grant party, to make it the tool Of a man
instead of the servant of the people, will
not do. The leaders of the Grant move
ment care nothing for the Republican par
ty except as that promises to be helpful to
their designs. The denomination Of Grant
would be fatal blunder for the Republi-
cans. The people do not favor military
rulers or military methods in civil Govern
1nents. They tolerated military spirit af-
ter the close of the rebellion because the
country was still in turmoil and the future
uncertain. The purely civilian admins
tration of HAYES, though besct with
unusual difficulties because OF his party s
rejection OF his policy, has not only had a
quieting and happy effect upon the coun-
try, but it has strengthened the Republi-
can party and has given it promise of new
lease of power The denomination of Grant
would be declaration to the country that
the Republican leaders insist on military
methods in the administration, and that in
opposing Democratic efforts to repeat GER
tain statutes unknown to our system be-
fore the war they are but pursuing policy
the aim of which is the continuous subor-
dination of the civil to the military spirit
in our government"
Year: 1879

one, still he thought it safe for ordinary
business. Had he known the weight of
machinery, ETC., he would not have
given his opinion as he did, but
About three months ago they wanted
to put in more machinery and told them
the building carried all it could, and l ad-
vised them to put IN no more. On the day
of the fire he again examined the building.
He saw no particular danger as to the roof
falling. There was slight crack on the top
of the wall, but that amounted to nothing.
If the fire had not taken place
the building would be safe
to-day. Ii l had been asked for an
opinion as to putting men to work on the
floors at the time l would not have advised
the owners to do so. left the building
about ten minutes before it fell.
Year: 1879

bitterness shown by Mr.. OoNKI1sa and hsa
anti-Administratio friends. Senator THUR
MAN touched upon what should be considered
very essential point in the controversy
whom he declared TINT the Committee On
Commerce had not made the Investigation
called for In Secretary SuEnMAs's letter eH'"
bodying the charges against Gen. Arthur.
and that tho Senate had the right 10 insist
that such an investigation bo made beloro
voting upon the nominations. Tho fight is
now an open one, Senatorial precedent hav-


ing been net aside by removing the bar to
publicity, and tho people will judge Of the
merits of the case.
Year: 1879

Fun will be the order of the evening
on Thanksgiving, at the Moral Sua-
sion Hall, as they are going to have
extra attractions ON that occasion, as
they always do on that anniversary.
The committee who have it in hand
mean business, and will present such
a programme as will please all. The
proceeds go to liquidate running ex,
r,aDspe
Year: 1879

If you are Respondent invalid, is to grow
stronger. This you can do if you will take
a piece of advice which has the weight of
high medical authority to back it. That
is 70 use the standard invigorant, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters specially commend
cd and irdorsed by physicians Among the
bodily troubles which it overcomes are
dyspepsia. irregularity Of the bowels, liver
complaint, general debility and nervous
complaints. 1t IS also found very useful
in counteracting tendency to weakness
or disorder of the kidneys and bladder,
and persons troubled with rheumatism
strongly indorsed it as remedy. Its in
fuence upon The entire system is highly
beneficial. promoting as it does the return
of sleep and appetite, and the acquisition
Of flesh aud strength. A silent reproof OF
the folly of nauseous drug medication is
conveyed in the sacess of this pleasant and
and effective botanical medicine.
Year: 1879

Is it a disordered liver giving you
yellow skin or costive bowels, which have
resulted in distressing Piles or do your
kidneys refuse to perform their functions?
IF so your system will soon be clogged
with poisons. Take few doses of Kidney
Wort and you'll feel like a new man
nature will throw off every impediment
and each organ will be ready for duty.
Year: 1879

It is fact that many of the regular"
doctors who will not recommend Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for the dis
eases which it SO effectually removes,
yet use it ION the sly" in their practice
They must soon adopt il openly as the
standard remedy.
Year: 1879

No use of having the chills, no use of
headache, or any of the ills that come from
disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

Frank Miiler's Harness Oil and Blackinp
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
Year: 1879

Soon AFTER President Lincoln went to


Washington he attended the Foundry
church. while Bishop Simpson preached u
missionary sermon. After the collection
was taken at the close Of the sernC q an ir-
repressible brother rose and proposed to
be one to raisc 500 to make President
Lincoln lite director of the missionary
society. The proposition was put and the
brothers responded glibly. But pause
finally came. Part of the money was
wanting. When the Bishop announced.
"Who will take the balancer' Then the
tall form Of Lincoln was seen to rise, his
arm was extended imploringly, and he
said: Bishop, this is the first time have
ever been placed upon the auction block.
Please let me pay the balance myself, and
take me down."
Year: 1879

quests which he may have mad. With
l ,lies.
q Never be guilty of the contemptibls


meanness Of opening a private letter adj


dressed to another.
Never fail to offer the easiest and best


seat in the room to an invalid. an elderly
person or 4 lady.
: Never neglect to perform the commits
sion which the frirnt intrusted to you-
fOu must not forget.


Never send your guest who Is accustom-
J e, I" warm room. of to q cold, damp
T slmre he'd to sl~ep.


Never enter room filed with people
without slight bow to the general COM


pany when first entering.


Never tail TO answer an invitation. either


personally or by letter. within a week after


the invitation is received


Never accept Of favers or hospitalities


without rendering an exchange of civili-
ties when opportunity offers.


Never cross the leg or put out one foot
in the street car or places where it will
trouble Others when passing by.
| Never fail to tell the truth. If truthful,
you get your reward. You will get your
punishment if you deceive.
Never borrow money and neglect TO pay.
II you do You will soon be known as q
person o: no business integrity.


Never write to another asking for in
formation. or favor of any kind. With
out inclosing postage stamp for the re-
PLY.


Never fail to say kind and encouraging
words to those whom you meet in distress.
Your kindness will lift them out of their
despair.


Never refuse to receive an apology. You
may not receive friendship. but courtesy
will require. when an apology is offered,
that you accept it.


Never examine the cards in the car,1-
basket. While they may be exposed in tho
drawing room. You are not expecte! to
turn them over unless invited to do 80.


Never. when walking arm in arm with
young lady. be continually changing and
going to the other side. because of change
of corners. 1t shows too much attention
TO form.


Never insult another by harsh words
when applied to for favor. Kind words
i" not cost much. and yet they may curry
intOld happiness to the one to whom they
ire spoken.


Never should the lady accept Of expen-
i've gifts at the hands OF gentleman not
elated or engaged to her. GIFTS of flow
rs. books, music or confectionery may be
ccepted.


Never attempt to convey the impression
hat you are a genius. by Initiating the
inl's of distinguished men. Because GER
'ih great men were poor pennen. wore
,ng hair. Or had other pecl,liarities. it does
ut follow that you will b. come great by
nit;iting their eccentricities.
Year: 1879

The railroad accident which occurred
on Meta Mountain Friday, by which Pat
. McCool lost his life, and which resulted
in the demolition of several freight ears
and Il caboo>e, was very singular one.
As stated in the Tribunc by special dis
patch the following morning, the train
was cut at the little station at Sangre de
| CriSto Creek, on the west side of the
Sangre de Cristo Range, being too
heavy for the engine to take up the
grade. The first half was switched on
/ the summit and the engine started to re-
turn for the purpose of bringing up the
rear cars. As the engine started back,
/ the forward gear eccentric broke, total
" disabling the left side, while the strain
on the machinery threw the litter on the
right side out of shape, thus putting the
locomotive entirely beyond the control
of the engineer. There was nothing to
control it by. Realizing at once the inn
pending danger, the engineer told the
| fireman and brakemen to jump off, and
began to whistle off-brakes to the con-
ductor and brakeman ON the train down
the mountain. The engine was then
about three-quarterS of a mile from the
rear part of the train, its rate of speed
| in descending increasing every moment.
/ The men below did not understand the
| signal, and it was not till the engine
was within one-quarter of q mile
from the cars that the danger
was observed. The conductor hur-
ried the passengers out of the caboose
and let off the brakes? All the persons
on the train got off except Il drunken Ia
borer named Pat McCool. He refused
to move, and there was no time to do so
by force, so the caboose and cars, the
brakes being let loose, darted down the
mountain, pursued by the flying engine.
Behind the cabOOse and of course i'll
front of the train as it shot down the
mountain, were two hand-cars. Going
around the curve at Sangre de CriStO
tank, the grade being 2l7 feet to the
mile and the momentum very rapid, the
hand-cars left the track and ditched the
caboose, the freight cars pushing hard
behind, swinging the caboose around
and passing by going into the ditch be-
yond and on the other side. This left
the caboose half on the track and only
partly on its side. The engine came
tearing along at terrible speed, and,
when about forty yards from the ca
boose, the engineer jumped off, followed
by the fireman and brakenien, who un-
til then refused to leave him. just at
this moment the drunken laborer came
staggering out on the rear platform of
the caboose and was crushed between
the engine and caboose into an almost
mrecognizable mass. There does not
appear any reason why the engineer or
other men on the train should be held in
any wise responsible for the accident
Denver Tribune.
Year: 1879

Some German writers have long dis
cussed the evil influences of public ex-
ecutions, which possess the fascination
of a sensational show to the ignorant
masses, and demoralize with the brutal
ity of the method of death The gar
rote, the grillotine and many other inn
provements have received due consider
alton, but the sentimentalsts have at last
concluded that solemn killing by cleo
tricity is the proper thing. The presen
plan merely eXpiates one murder by
making the eXecutioner do another, but
the electricity can be made to do the
thing cOnscientiously ly and " officially"
The walls Of the room shall be draped
in black, and the windows somberly
curtained, in order to exclude all light.
The only articles of furniture in the
apartment shall be the judges desk and
an armchair. In the middle of the
room shall be an iron figure of Justice,
with her scales and sword. This effigy
shall have, in place Of bowels, as pow
erful an electric battery as may be nee
essaly. The battery shall be connected
with the armchair, and governed by a
mechanism in connection with the scales.
The scene shall be lighted by single
torch burning on the judges desk.


The only persons admitted to the exc
cution shall be the Judge, jury and other
officials concerned in the condemnation
of the victim. That the person shall be
brought in and seated in the chair, to
which he shall be manacled immovably.
Then the Judge shall read the story of
his crime to him and reiterate his sem
tence. This performed, he shall break
rod of Office and toss it into Justices
balance.


The scales shall be weighed down by
this, and the electric current thus set in
circulation. As the balance descends
the judge shall entinguish the torch, sig
nifying that he thus puts out the victims
life.


Thus the criminal will expire in dread
full darkness, without chance of the
sort of sympathy which so often adorns
the scaffold. 1t will be as solemn and
awful as the doom Of implement that
the church inflicted on recusant nuns.
Year: 1879

The women in Kansas vote at the
school elections. At recent election at
Usage City one woman went up to vote,
but before she got through telling the
Judges what time her Willie had with
the scarlet fever when he was only 2
years old, it was time to close the polls
and she had forgotten to deposit her bal
lot. t.-BurdeHe.
Year: 1879

farmers are said to sell their pigs alive,
and to buy the imported product. The
proposed duty will thus fall directlyupon
the poorer classes, and since lard and
pork form considerable part of their
diet, will be more oppressive than SIM
liar duty upon almost any other article
of food.
Year: 1879

We hereby notify our friends and the public generally that from this time forth we will cease to sell for credit on any terms whatever. We are aware that in order to do this we will have to sell cheaper than our neigh bors, and we are prepared to do so. AS we are building we are very much pressed for cash, and therefore it will be better for us to sell for cost than to sell on ever so short a time, no matter how good the buyer. The facts in the case are just these: 1t is a necessity with us to have our goods or to have the wherewith to buy more. Of course we do not expect to do so much business, but we are de- termined to do what we can.

 Our Lumber Yard is now full and nearly com plete.
Year: 1879

! Begs to iniormin the ladies OF Washing
ton Territory and Its vicinity. who might
require careful nursing, that she is prepared
to received inmates at her house, which is
situated on the hill at Pors Townsend.


Ey Apply personally or by letter. %
Year: 1879

Special to the Ledgerl


STARKvILLE, Miss, May "a
special telegram from this place few
days since gave an account of the fact
that Jordan Moore had been shot at
by some one unknown from within.
his corn crib that two large
barns, corn crib and contents
had been burned by incendiaries :;
that johnson Spencer and Nevlin
Porter had been arrested on the
charge. That Nevlin Porter confessed
his guilt and implicated Spencer as his
accessory, though when the case was
called both plead not guilty; but the
evidence was so damnable that they
were committed to Jail in default of
bail, to await the action of the Circuit
Court.


Much indignation was manifested
though it was generally hoped that the
law should be Mr.. Moore's avenger.
1t had even been reported before
Porter had reached town that he had
been lynched.


On Saturday night body of armed
men, both white and black, one hun
dred and twenty-one strong, rode into
town and to the residence of Sheriff
Peter Quinn, armed and well.mount-
ed, and demanded and received the
keys to the Jail when they proceeded
toincarcerate the jailor, Henry Isaacs.


They took from their cells Nowlin
Porter and johnson Spencer, strapped
them to horses and left town amid the
unearthly yells of their victims.
Search was at once made and the life
less remains of Porter and Spencer
were found suspended to trestle one
mile east Of here.


None of the parties were identified.
A jury of inquest was held and rem
dered verdict in accordance with the
above facts. The coroner had them
removed to town where the bodies
were encased in cofins and delivered
to friends.


While it is to be regretted that the
Lynch Court was appealed to, it is
thought that the judgment was a just
one, and will have a salutary effect on
crimes. ABBEY.
Year: 1879

Every householder should make each
person in his house acquainted with
the best means of escape, whether the
fire breaks out at the top or the bottom
Inmates at the first alarm should en-
deaVor calmly TO reflect what means of
escape there are in the house. Ii i'm
bed at the time, wrap themselves i'm a
blanket or bedside carpet; open neither
windows or doors more than necessary
shut every door after them. This is
most Important 20 observe. In the
midst of smoke Il Is comparatively
clear toward the ground; consequently
progress through smoke can be made
on the hands and knees. a silk hand
kerchief, worsted stocking drawn over
the face permits free breathing and eN
cludes TO "A great extent the smoke from
the lungs. a wet sponge is alike eff
ticaci"us. I'm the event of being una
BILE To escape either 10y the street door
or the roof, the persons in danger
should Immediately make their way To
the front window, taking care to close
the door after them, and those who
have charge Of the household should
ascertain that every individual Is there
assembled. Persons thus circum-
stanced are entreatod not To precipitate
themselves from the window while
there remains the least possibility of as
sistance. and even I'm the last extremity
plain rope is invaluable, or recourse
may be had to joining sheets or
blankets together, fastened one end To
the bcGpost or other furniture. This
VIII enable one person to lower all the
others separately, and the last may let
himself down with comparatively little
risk. Select IA window over the door
way rather than over the area. DO not
give vent To the fire by breaking In un-
necessarily from without, or il an in
mate by opening the door or windows.
Make "A point of shutting every door
after you as you go through the house.
For this purpose doors enclosing the
staircase are very useful. Upon dis
covering yourself on fire, reflect that
your greatest danger arises from draft
to flames, and from their rising up-
ward. Throw yourself ON the ground
and roll over on the flame-if possible
on the rug or loose drugget, which
drag under you. The table cover, a
mans coat, anything of the kind at
hand will serve your purpose Scream
for assistance, ring the bell, but do not
run out Of the room or remain i'm an
upright position. Persons especially
exposed to the risk of their dresses
taking fire, should adopt the precaution
Of having all linen and cotton washed
In weak solution of chloride of zinc,
alum or tungstate of soda.
Year: 1879

The field stands white in the reaper's sieht
Tue summer blessings fall
On the npened wheat and the blossoms sweet
Aud Heaven smiles over il all
And the reaper sings while the hot air rings
With the rush OF his sickle keen
''Oh. reap and bind whatever find
And gather my sleAyes at will
The gram grows high. but what care
walk with giants pace
Men shiver and cry ss / hurry by
And shrink from my terrible face
Aud the maid grows white with dumb alright
AT my kisses so damp aud chill.
But my arms are bold. 10 have and to hold.
And gather my sheaves at will
The breeze that royes through the orange


groves


lie thick with coming doom
And they drink in death from the perfumed


breath


OF the fair magnolia bloom
Where once through Hood OF tears and


blood.


gathered my greedy ill.,
come again, and through woe snd pain
garner fresh zheaves at will
Wise Lord of the harvest, stay his work!
Bid the cruel laborer cease
Spare the little grain that shall yet remain.
To ripen and fall in peace
Let our prayers and CRIES reach p,tving skies.
Bid the feyered storm be still :"
Touch the stricken land with Thy healing


hand.


For the reaper bides Thy will
Year: 1879

Living In plain cottage situated be-
tween two farms on the main settle
ment near Portville, about seven miles
from Olean, Indiana, is young wom-
an named May Langdon. Her mother
has been almost helpless invalid for
many years. She herself has long suf-
fered with terrible cancer on the up
per part OF her left arm. To cure this
or To alleviate the torment of mind and
body which it has caused, has been
her constant thought, her ever-prescnt
care. The aid of competent physicians
had been called in and every kind of
treatment resorted to, but with no
hopeful result. Expert medical men
pronounced the case u hopeless one,
and the poor girl was regarded by all
and by herself, as the doomed victim
of the dreadful disease. A lady doc
tor of reputed skill I'm the treatment of
cancer recently visited the sufferer but
gave no word of encouragement. Az
ter She had gone Mary shed no tears,
but resolved upon IA desperate and
dangerous expedient, and whenc


had resolved, speedily carried her de
sign into execution. She ran "A stout
needle beneath the cancer. drawing IA
thread through It. with this thread
she tied the artery, using her teeth to
aid her. She then took "A sharp table
knife and cut the cancer, which was OF
unusual size, out of her arm. This
done, she took the mass of quvering
flesh which she had removed from her
arm, and without word To any one,
buried 1t In the rear of the cottage.
So quietly had the girl gone through
with the terrible operation that no one
In the house was aware of IL until some
time after. Having bound up and cov-
cred the terrible wound in her arm,
she went about her household as usual
OF course the result OF this fearful
piece of surgery is difficult to predict
The girl Is not at present suffering any
i'll effects, and 1t is sincerely to be
hoped that so much courage and endur-
ance will be rewarded by complete
cure.
Year: 1879

he found that the "flaking," which he
calls his process, Nu the old arrow head
left grooves that all turned one way.
He produced like result by turning
his stick the easiest way from right to
left. He therefore concludes that the
prehistorics Were right-handed people
like ourselves. This conclusion is re-
intorced by the fact that occasionally
an arrow head is found that has flakes
running from left to right, showing a
left-handed person The Importance
of the discovery is that IL shows the
prehistorics To have been able to do
this thing without the use of iron or
bronze, thing long doubted.