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Year: 1879

Instead of regarding obesity. IS an abnor-
mal condition, many people have erroneous'y
considered it as an evidence OF health, ana
any agent that reduces tat is therefore at
once suspected OF being injurious. Starting
to reason from the false position that tat ~
an evidence of health, it is not surprising
error el,o % Of supposing that an agent possessing
properties capable of reducing corpulency
would prove Injurious to the health, Reason,
ing however from the rational basis, that
an undue deposition of fat, constituting
obesity, is not healthy but a morbid con-
dition, it is quite as natural for us to arrive
at the opposite conclusion, which is sustained
by experience and observation, f.e, that the
reduction of fat in cases of corpulency IS
invariably followed 10y an improvement OF
strength, spirits, and physical comforts, Al
lan's Anti.Fat will reduce fat person from
two to five pounds week. Sold by druggists
Year: 1879

In recent address, President
Spofford, of the Iowa State Agri.


cultural society, gave these coun,


sells: Having chosen a vocation


whether on the farm, or office, OF


workshop, stick to it. No matter


what mans position is, he will


now and then become dissatisfied.


The farmer will envy the preacher,


the physician will envy the black


smith, the merchant will envy the


lawyer. A word to you all, my


friends. Be content; not that you


should sit down solidly and never


aspire to a higher position or a


nobler plane of life. There is a


discomfort that is divine, and you


should heed its warnings; but you


should strive to excel in that posi-


tion which you have chosen. Let


the farmer become better farmer,


by reading, by observation, by as
sociating with farmers that know


more than he does. Let the ply
sician become better doctor by
having a big library on his shelves,
and bigger one in his brain
Let the carpenter be better me-
chanic, and showing his jackplane,
at the same time consider the grand


principles on which his art is found
ed, and from the carpenter let him


become the designer, the architect,
and let him build his own monu-
ment in structure that will en-
dure long after all less nobler
things have perished. One other
thought; am certain that none
can succeed who are not willing to
work. Every man must work.
Some people have stolen living,
and found a penitentiary or dis
honored name. The hour, the
darkest hour the most terrible
hour that ever came into the life
of young man or woman, is that
hour when he or she
thought to have dollar without
fairly and squarely earning it by
work Of hand and brain, and earn
ing it honestly. The devices of
men to get money by wonderful
schemes, are as numerous as the |
blades of grass; avoid every one
IF them. Work, solid, intelligent
work, will add to your flocks, and |
ields, and merchandise and trade.
What! Work will do more than
,ring gold. 1t viii bring happi-
less, peace, joy, blessedness. 1t
will give you good digestion, sound
leep, magnificent appetite, honor,
,ower, glory and children's child
en- to rise up and call you blessed.
But idleness will clothe you with
ags, and these rags will be full of
very sort of filth and vermin that
7ill exclude you from that heaven
hich'you can enjoy now and here
y steady, intelligent, persistent
york
Year: 1879

No matter how indulgent a man
may be, no matter how sweet dis
position he may have, he will feel
considerably put out, if not total
ly wild, when he discovers that his
wife has been driving nails with his
razor strop Uncle Sam.
Year: 1879

The recent rise in the grain freights from California to Europe has had a marked effect upon the freights from New York to Califor- nia, and the clipper ships are competing with the rail traffic. San Francisco bears some what the relations to our Atlantic seaport that New Orleans did before the war. New Orleans was the chief port for the shipment of cotton in the United States, and during the months of shipment it was the principal ob jective point for American and foreign ton mage The profit on the voyage came from the cotton freights, and as long as these freights were remunerative ships centred there.

 One result of this was the very low rates of freight which were placed on our products North and our manufacturing industries. As with San Francisco now, so with New Or leans of former date. Up to the time that New Orleans became prominent cotton port the packet ships of Boston, New York and Philadelphia depended largely upon their out ward freight, and so with San Francisco up to the time that the grain shipments became an important feature.

 For a series of years the rate of freight from the Atlantic to the Gulf ports was mere- ly nominal, l,-frequently taken for the mere cost of handling, for the purpose of ballast.

 The railroads for some time have had it all their own way as regards the transportation rates to the Pacific coast, for the reason that the outward freights from California and Ore- gon ports were not sufficiently remunerative to turn large fleet in that direction; but the recent advance of one pound and over per ton, with a full crop for shipment has chang ed the face of things, and the merchants and consumers are not disposed to continue their contracts with the railroads or make future ones. Every year the Pacific slope is gaining in extent and importance as grain-producing region, and as the present advance in freights is likely to continue for an indefinite period, new and prosperous future is opening up for our magnificent clipper fleet, that at one time almost controlled the freighting com merce of the world.
Year: 1879

Under Col Dick Thompson the Navy Department is conducted on the old fashion ed principles of economy. A short time since the Secretary of the Treasury sent blank sheets on which to fill out estimates for de- fcieneies for the past year. Col Thompson returned them with the message that he "had no use for such papers," Instead of deicien- cies he has returned to the Treasury mil lion and half of dollars saved out of the ap- propration--a thing almost unprecedented in the history of the Navy Department
Year: 1879

At special meeting of the committee of the Irish National Convention, at Dublin it was resolved that the plan of the late Daniel O'Connell for the reconstruction of the Irish House of Commons should be made the basis of that for convention, that delegates shall number three hundred and the convention meet in Dublin in April, 1882.
Year: 1879

RI- CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so ss to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time.
Year: 1879

HicHIAxD Jan 10, 1879


Mr.. EDrToR OF TnE cHiEs = The egg Is laid, and
the matching process begun The lion has lain with
the lambs, and the wool is bound to fy. As you
may be somewhat interested in the events now a.
Stunning shape in the womb Of time, venture the pm
viiese of writing.


During the early part Of the present week, an in
dividual made his advent in our quiet aud moral
village, who, from his appearance aud manner, might
have been mistaken for Prince Bismarck, travelling
iaecg, for the benet Of his health say might have
been, but he was not so mistaken by me, who hap
pened to penetrate his disguise and at once rccognz
ed the august editor Of the Troy Baiiefa His COM
ing, although at disagreeablc season OF the year,
was not much matter Of surprise, for he had often
been here before; but what attracted my attention,
and that Of one or two others, was the apparent pr
vate and confidential business of Importance that he
seemed to have with two or three Of our stauch Re
pubeans, who always take such interest IN confrol
ing primary elections and manipulating County Con-
ventions, and in defeating tickets that they thus as
sisted TO nominate. But this business, whatever it
was, clearly was not intended for the common herd
to know and failed to get cline to il, ut that time.
However, by keeping open eyes and ears, and listen
ing around corners have unrayellcd the mystery far
enough to give pretty correct shape Of the animal
that is coming. Some men are too leaky to keep
good thing to themselves to which fact your cores
pondcnt is indebted for the glimmer Of information
that lac has obtained.


To come to the point, great political combination
is to be formed, for the purpose Of electing County
ticket next Fall Those in the plot here promise 10
carry solid vote against the Republican ticket rs
they did last Fall; the editor of the Barns part is
to hand the Democratic to the combination;
while they intend to maks nse of q few prominent
Greenbacker drive in the vote Of that party and
corral it in the new arrangement. certain gentle
man Of this place is to be Sheriff; welknown indi-
vual in the region round about Severance is to be
Treasurer; Troy will probably get the County Clerk;
while the eastern part of the County will be given
Register of Deeds. The names Of some of the pro-
posed candidates send you with this, leaving it to
your own discretion to publish or withhold them All
that have heard mentioned, thus far, Republi
cans have operated that way for the past year or
two. Not outspoken Democrat or Greenback
man. who expected to furnish nearly all the votes
to elect the ticket But You may wonder what the
great inducemcnt is for all these parties to combine
on such ticket. 1t is nothing more nor less than
the individual advantage of the editor of the Bulletin,
and the gentlemen who are to have the Offices The
candidates for the fouf principal offices named, are
to back the BaHetis with cash or security to the
amount Of 900 each, to ease him over his troubles;
and he, in turn is to elect them to Office! The High
Year: 1879

EF- 1t becomes our melancholy duty to again
announce the death of the North EaRsas, of Hi
awa,ba. Somebody else may start it up next
week, but if so, we shall again announce its
death, the week after. When paper is started
where there 10 no demand or no opening, it
strives desperately to convince itself otherwise.
Year: 1879

II man was hanged in New Jersey, . few
days ago, who was SO nearly dead that he had to
be held up while the rope was being placed
around his neck. This was almost as brave an
act as that of the law and order mob at High
land, in 1868, that hanged two horse-thieves
who were so desperately wounded that the blood
spirited from the bullet-holes in their necks,
when their arms were tied behind them.
Year: 1879

p-A Kansas paper, speaking of the proposed
law to consolidate some of the County ofices,
says that the Legislature could abolish the Office
of County Superintendent, without any detri-
mont to the public service; and another suggests
that the Legislature change the State Printer
Law, aud elect that officer for four years, instead
of two. If these papers would take the troable
to hunt up the authorities, they would find that
County Superintendent is an Office under the
Constitution, and can no more be abolished by
the Legislature than the Legislature itself can |;
and that the term of State Printer is fixed by
the Constitution at two years, and cannot be al
tered by the Legislature.
Year: 1879

IL II is strange that poor people should be allow
ed to complain about these hard times, these cold
winter months when General Grant needs much
money to travel and call Kings and Empe-
The rich must be supported in STYLE if the poor
do starve.-BuIetia.


The BHlletia is too ignorant to know, aud too
dishonest to state if it did know, that Grants
travels do not cost the people of the United
States single dollar. But anything for chance
to raise demagogue howl about hard times and
the poor people. Gen. Grant, Mr.. Boric, aud
others, are going ON board the United States
steamer Richmond, which starts on cruise in the
Indian Ocean and other Eastern waters. The
Richmond goes Oh the cruise on Government
account, and would 60, whether Grant and Borie
went or not. Their psesence will not cost o
nickel for extra steam. They are required to
supply their own tables, paying the expenses
out of their own pockets. Government does not
pay for an ounce Of their food, or gill of their
drink. When the Richmond goes into port,
aud it is known that Grant is on board, salutes
will probably be fred, which the Richmond will
he bound iu courtesy TO return. This may cost
q few dollars extra for powder. But we have
no doubt that il Grant is reminded of the fact,
when he returns home, he will refund to the ed
tor of the BsllefiS his proportion Of this extra
expense for powder. The hard times are not
wholly caused by Grants travels abroad.
Year: 1879

The new constitution for the state
Of California was adopted by small
majority. The result shows decid.
edly revolutionary tendency on the
part of the poor people who want
their richer neighbors to divide with
them. We have not room for com.
ments this week, but may remark
that the newly chosen instrument
will require modification before it
can be made to harmonize with eth
er the spirit or letter of the consti-
tuition of the United States. Some
of it's provisions work substantial
improvement on the old constitution,
but they are coutsrbalanced by much
that the people Of California will
surely rspudiats after a sober trial.
Year: 1879

WE have received copy OF Dele
gate Brents' bill now pending in
Congress, for the admission of the
state Of Washington into the Union.
1t is to be hoped the desired end will
be gained.
Year: 1879

Endeavor always 70 talk your best
before your children. They hunger
perpetually for new ideas. Thew
will learn with pleasure from the
lips of parents what they will deem
1t drudgery TO study in books and
even if they have the misfortune TO
De deprived of many educational ad-
vantsges they will grow I'D inteIli-
gent If they eniey in childhood the
privilege OF listening daily to the con-
Versation Of intelligent people. We
sometimes see parents, who are the
life OF every company which thew
enter, 3all, silent and uninterestin1
at nome among their children. If
they have 10 mental ACTIVITY and
mental stress sufficient for both. let
them arst use what they have for
their own households. A silent home
is dull place for young people,
place from which they will escape If
they can How much useful isfor-


nation, on the other hand, is often
given in pleasant family eonversa-
tion, and swbst .uneonscious men
tsl training in lively social argument.
Cuitivate TO the utmost the grace of
conversation.
Year: 1879

face, but a great scorN was in her voice n.
she replied


Miss Anstay would probably prefer
your rehearsal of any part with herself ~
all audience


ETHEL in those days gone by you loved
me. Do not deny it. Your lips had moi
then learned to hide the impulses Of yout
heart, your eyes could not lie; and l-oh,
my darling, in thought OF the chains that
bound me even then-have struggled in
such impotence that the angels might have
pitied me. Base, unworthy as | am,
speak the truth now. Why-why did
ever meet you, only to haye you spurn me
thus! Ethel, it is not yet too late. For
give the past and be my wife"
"Your wife-yours? Sooner would
lay down my life. Yes, loved you once
why should deny itl-loved you with a
love that thought darkness light when you
shared it; loved you as now l loathe you.
Co. in your falsehood, with your Perjured
| lips, back to the girl who has one 30 rare a
prize in life's lottery, and tell her of the
amusement you found in country sojourn
no less plaything than woman's heart
tell her your hand converted innocence
into knowledge, joy into wretchedness,
light into darkness, a girl INTO woman.
Then bid her lay her head upon your breast
press upon her lips tn" kisses you can yield
so WELL and ask her if she is not proud Of
such prize. Let her bind you closer in
her chains of gold You thought mine
only of perishable flowers; but had you
trusted them would have made them of
precious stones. Forgive you? For what?
For opening my eyes to mans treachery
and worldly lust? For showing me the in
carnate baseness which can be yelled in the
glory of the image of his makeri Yes, |
forgive you even as l scorn you. Go in
peace."


The June roses were once in bloom, as
Ethel Mayno stood before Gods altar by
Philip Naugh's side and took upon herself
the solemn VOW to love, honor and obey.


Nor was the man to whom she pledged
herself unworthy of such gift. lie it was
who had thawed the frozen chaHnels to her
heart, and had taught her once again the
faith ana trust without which woman's life
is hlighted.


The sun had hid himself for brief
while, and now shed forth resplendently
upon the rose bordcred path her feet so
gladly trod. SO as they turned from the
sacred place, and the organ breathed forth
its jubilee, it was echoed and reechoed in
both their hearts.


But only a short distance from this scene
of rejoicing, amid the great city's din, a
pistol-shOt rang out upon the clear morning
air. A bullet, sent by his own hand, found
its way into the heart Of the man who had
learned too late the possession of that heart
and found he had rendered his own life un-
endurable.


Yet, when Ethel Vaughn learned the
sad truth leaning upon her husbands S
breast, she felt naught save a great pity,
and a pure prayer rose from her own CRATE
full heart for the souls happiness of the man
whose requiem her wedding chimes had
rung.
Year: 1879

Commander Cameron of the British Navy,
recently gave the following description of
the manners and customs of the people of
Urua, in Central Africa. Urua was one
of the largest native states in Africa. II
was bounded on the east by Tanganyika,
on the north by independent tribes in Man
guema, on the west by Ulunda, and on the
south by mountains south OF the lake of
Bangeolo. The great chief was Kasongo,
and the race was perhaps the most civilized
in Central Africa The chief claimed Di-
vine honors. On his death all his wives
save one were slaughtered at his grave, and
the one whose life was not taken was hand
ed over to the chiefs successor. The
spirit of the deceased prince was supposed
to pass into the body Of the successor. The
centre of the religion of the people was an
idol, which was held in great reverence


The idol was placed in the midst of dense
Jungle, and it had for wife one of the sisters
of the reigning sovereign. Under the prin-
cipal chief were smaller chiefs, who collected
and paid over TO the sovereign tribute. He
had seen this tribute come in, and some Of
it must have come from distant parts of the
country. There was numerous class of
wizards in the country who did a large
trade in idols and charms. Many of the
wizards were ventriloquists, and in this way
the idols were made to give answers to the
questions put to them. Caste was very
clearly defined in the race. No one dare
sit down in the presence of the chief with
out permission, which was very seldom
granted, In one place where, in the trav-
eler's presence, a native had neglected eti-
quctte, severe punishment was about to be
inflicted, but the traveller saved the often
der Authority was maintained by mutil-
alton. Hands, feet, ears and noses were
mutilated, and the natives did not seem to
mind it much. One woman had cut off


her own ears. This woman was one of
Kasongo's wives; he had about thousand


of them. She asked permission to mutilate
herself, and she did it at once. The body


guard Of the chief was composed to great


extent of mutlated people, whose affection
for the chief seemed in no way decreased; {;


indeed, it would appear that mutilation


strengthened their regard for the chief.


The name of the idol was Kungwe Banza,


and profound reverence was shown to it.


Fire was obtained by friction from fire
block, and in one case the chief used the
shin-bone of one of the other chiefswho
had been conquered. The dress of the
people was very simple consisting of an
apron. Members of the royal family wore
three large skins, and Junior members of
the family wore aprons of green monkey
skins. The hair dressing of these people
was curious, varying more with districts
than with rank. In some places it was
worked up into four ring plates crossed at
the top of the head like crown, and sur
rounded at the bottom with band of cow
ries or other shells. Skewers were inserted
in the hair, one end of which could be used
| in tatooing. The people were not hairy
Year: 1879

Never go TO bed with cold, damp feet !;
always toast them before fire for ten or
fifteen minutes before going to bed.
When going from a warm atmosphere to
colder one, keep the mouth closed, so
that the air may be warmed by its passage
through the nose, ere it reaches the lungs
Never stand still in cold weather, espe-
cially after having taken a slight degree of
exercise; and always avoid standing upon
the ice or snow, or where the person is ex-
posed TO a cold wind.


Never take warm drinks and then imme-
diately go out in the cold air.
Merely warm the back by fire, and
never continue keeping the back exposed
to the heat after it has become comfortably
warm; TO do otherwise is debilitating.
When hoarse, speak as little as possible
until it is recovered from, else the voice
may he permanently lost, or difficulties of
the throat may be produced.
Never begin a journey until breakfast
has been eaten.


Keep the back, especially between the
shoulder blades, well covered; also the
chest well protected.


Never lean the back upon anything that
10 cold.


Never omit regular bathing; for unless
the skin is in an active condition the cold
| will close the pores and favor CONGESTION or
other diseases.


Some of the most valuable constituents
of the wheat are left in the bran, and the
fine flour is not sufficiently laxative to meet
the requirements Of most systems, so it is
advisable to take frequently or systematic
! ally coarser dies. Graham, cracked wheat
or rye will generally meet this wvnt, or
fair supply of berries or fruits will answer
a similar purpose. Proper attention to the
| diet will generally obviate the necessity of
a resort to physic, and is by far the prefer
able course in every aspect OF the case.
To cure corns, take one measure of coal
or gas tar, one of saltpeter and one of
brown sugar; mix well. Take piece of
an old kid glove and spread a plaster on It
the size of the corn and apply to the part
affected; bind on and leave two or three
days and then remove, and the corn will
come with it.