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Year: 1879

A correspondent of the Farm and
Fireside says: One great trouble with
aon,e farmers is the habit of over plow-
ing. They break up piece of land and
plow it five or six years in succession,
until it will not produce over three
tourths of an average crop. At the
same time their meadow land deteriorates
and is in the same condition. We have
learned by observation and experience
that it is not best to plow the same land
more than three years in succession.
Then it should be seeded. The first
wear there will be little or no weeds in
the grain the second year weeds will be
more plentiful; the third year the
quantity will be much greater, and thus
weeds increase every year till some fields
produce as large quantity of weeds as
grain. The main point in order to secure
good crops is plowing. Farmers should
remember if they only half plow piece
of land it will produce but half crop.
Flowing should be commenced as early
as possible and never should be done in
a hurry. Take time and do the work
well and see that the weeds and grass are
plowed under. The seed should be
carefully sown and the ground we'll har.
rowed; then the farmer can but expect
a good crop. The seed will sprout sooner
if roller is passed over the ground,
which should be done Immediately after
sowing. This makes the ground more
even and better adapted for cutting the
crop with reaper. will give brief
description of my method of plowing,
seeding, ETC.: First, we select piece Of
ground that produces the least grass.
We have it we'll plowed in the fall or
spring and giveit a top>dressing of stable
manure, as not much benefit is derived
the first year by manuring green sward
before plowing. If plowed in the fall
we do not top.dress it till spring. The
second year we manure before plowing
The third year we SOW it with barley and
seed down with grass and clover seed,
and also give it top'dressing OF
manure. We have always obtained the
best results by seeding with barley. We
do not think it advisable to sow the
same crop on the same ground several
years in succession. We think farmers
would realize greater profits ii they
would adopt the rotation system" I
farmers whose grass lands are degene
ating would plow few acres and seed a
few each year according to the above
plan, their land in few ) ears would be
in "a productive condition. Never seed
aparingly.
Year: 1879




Last week, in Chihuahua, a woman
went into shoemaker's shop in front of
his dwelling and was measured for pair
of shoes. The son of Crispin said to the
woman: "You have a pretty foot"
" Do you think so?" said she. He re~
piled: ;' Yes that is the prettiest foot
in Mexico The woman was to come
back next day and leave one dollar,
when the shoes were to be commenced.
The shoemaker's wife, hearing all, said
nothing. The next day the shoemaker
was out when the woman with the pretty
foot cal ed, according to agreement. and
the wife got her into the back room and
stabbed her to death. The wife then
cut steak out of the woman's leg and
packed the body under the bed. The
shoemaker came home and ate his din
ner. The wife asked him how he liked
the meat. He answered that cit was
the best he had ever eaten." The wife
then told him he had eaten part of the
prettiest leg in Mexico" He asked her
what she meant. She showed him the
body under the bed, and made dash at
him with a knife, but he escaped and
ran to the Palacio and told the judge
what had happened. The judge sum.
moned guard of soldiers and went to
the house. He asked the wife If she had
committed the murder, and when she
answered yes and attempted to justify
the act, he ordered her to be shot on the
spot by the soldiers, and his orders were
promptly obeyed.
Year: 1879

One pint of corn meal, the same
rye, one~half tescupful molasses, and one
coffee.cup of sour milk, one teaspoonful
of soda, one of salt, and sweet milksor
water sufficient to make it soft enough
to turn into pan or dish; cover it
tight and steam it four or five hours.


PARsNIP STEW.


Cut thin layers of pork and Eplsce in
the bottom of the kettle then put in q
layer Of parsnips cut rather thin, then a
layer of potato, then parsnips again and
30 on, till you have enough, season put
in water enough to just cook them
nicely, and let them fry brown.


A MATTER OF HEALTH.


Never stand when you can do your
work sitting. Every housekeeper, and
especially every mother, should heed
this. Have "a variety of seats of different
heights, from the low cricket to the
Office stool of moderate height. 1t is a
matter not only of comfort but health


TO FRY EGGPLANT.


Slice very thin, sprinkle salt on both
SIDES, lay one alice on anothertill enough
prepared; then place heavy weight
on stop-this will draw out any bitter
taste. Let it remain few hours make
rich batter or prepare crumbs with
egg, dip in the eggplant, and fry in
boiling lard. II too rich broil in a fish.
broiler.


PARsNIP STEW:


Clean them nicely; slice; have some
salt pork cut in small pieces well fresh.
ened, but not too much 80; stew the
pork one hour. then put in the parsnips
with little pepper; when boiled up
taste to see if it is salt enough; stir unit
well cooked and very little gravy left
1t will be vety nice if made in this way
| sometimes put in with the parsnips
few slices of potatoes.


CRACKERS AND CREAM,


Split six Boston crackers; slice ther
Year: 1879

in soup plate and pour boiling water
over them as soon IS they are softened,
drain off all of the water and sprinkle
the crackers lightly with salt, then pour
over them sweet cream. This is an
esnecial dish with little children who are
not feeling very well, and is often relished
by older people.


LEMON MARMALADE.


To make lemon marmalade, squeeze
the lemon, boil the pee's in water till
soft. then take out the pith. and pouad
the remainder in mortar till quite fine,
mix with it a little of the juice. Pass i.
all with the rest of the juice, through q
sieve into q preserving pan. To every
pound of pulp add three~quarters of a
nound of loaf sugar. Boil it for half an
hour or more, so that it sets, when cold,
into jelly.


One cup of butter, two of sugar beaten
topether one cup OF milk, half teaspoon
fuI of soda stirred into the milk, and four
eggs: beat it we'll together; add any
kind of spice and six cups of flour; roll
rather thin, cut it with a tumbler and
with wire glass to form a ring; brush
them over with the white OF an egg, and
sift on a very little fine sugar before
baking. Bake them fifteen or twenty
minutes.


CALVES LIGHTS AU BLANC.


Scald the lights in boiling water for
fifteen minutes. Cut in small pieces
put in saucepan with piece of butter
about as large as an egg, pinch of flour,
salt, ground pepper, parsley, thyme and
laurel, the herbs OF bouquet add to it
half pint of bouillen when half done,
put few small onions and mushrooms
into it; thicken when done with the
| yolk of an egg, adding half tesspoonful
of vi legar. Let it cook about two hours.
Year: 1879

That the Phonograph can I" "bottle up" the
voice and pass It down to future ages is in
deed a wonder, but is not the restoration OF
a lost voice more wonderful? And yet DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery speedily
restores lost voice, cures hoarseness. sore
throat, bronchitis and consumption. Many
ministers who had abandoned the pulpit by
reason OF sore throat and general debility,
have, by the use of the Discovery, been re,
stored to perfect health and strength. Sold
by druggists.
Year: 1879

This war of the Butchers upon the
Farmers who bring meat to market is a
crying shame, and an outrage upon the
people who want good and clean meat,
but will never get it go long as this
evil exists. The bad meat cry is only
pretext to annoy and worry the far.
mers, it is started by some mean spir.
tied butcher. assisted by the Clerk Of
the Market. The farmers bring as
good meat if not better and more whole
some than the Butcher will, and ther
they can and do sell it cheaper. This
meat monopoly has lasted long enough.
and should be ended, and the people,
especially the poor, require good and
cheap meat, and they could have it il
this legislation to protect the butcher
at their expense was stopped.


American beef can be had in London,
England, at a less price than our people
have to pay for it in our city, because
our butchers by reason Of their money
influence get legislation that secures
them monopoly of the business. There
are four times as many butchers in this
city as are needed to supply the demand
for meat, and yet they all fatten, even
on the little trade each secures, show
ing that their profits must be very
large. THERE'S not one person in one
hundred in this city, who, if they un-
derstood the matter properly, were
asked to vote on the question of admit
ting the farmer to our City to sell what
ever he pleased in the markets, but
would vote to admit with an emphasis
that could not bs mistaken, and We
trust the time is not far distant when
such a vote will be taken. CITIZEN.
Year: 1879

The body Of Mrs. Sarah P. Mills,
a lady seventy three years old, was
stolen from Pleasant Ridge cemetery,
near Cincinnati, on Saturday night.
Her son came to the city to search for
her remains among the medical col
leges. On the dissecting table Of
Pulte College he found the body with
the head sawed off and otherwise mutt
lated. Two students were hacking
away at it when the son entered the
room. The body was fully identified
and surrendered.
Year: 1879

From the Rochester IN. Y.) Union.1


The policy of honesty and economy in the State adj
minisration is not only not tho only before
the people. but 1t is issue at all. An issue is
something upon winch pooplo and parties divide in
opinion and action. There Is no division among the
people or the parties Of this State upon the policy
of honesty and economy in the state stration
The republicans profess to favor it just as strongly
as the democrats Tho issues before the people arc
several in number. prominent among them tho
question whether federal bayoncts and deputy mar
shals shall intimidate aud disfranchse citizens and
control State elections; the question whether tho
great railroad corporations. the great untaxed
insurance corporations. the great telegraph corpora
tons the grent express corporations &C.. shall put
one ut their tools III the Executive chair and tho
state Legislature; the question whether the people
shall have uniform and equitable Excise law, &c.,
&c. And these issues Will DO sharply defined In tho
Year: 1879

From the Lockport (N " Union.j


The advocates Of the denomination of Governor
Robinson have this question to consider. "Can he
be reelected without the votes of Tammany if he is
nominated?" We know the natural tendency in view
OF the threats of his opponents to meet the issue
squarely and take the chances Of nominating and
electing him. This is courageous, and yet it may
lack wisdom; and in the Governors friends
control the Convention. dispassionate review of
the situation may possibly suggest the proprety of
selecting another candidate fully identified with
economical administration of State affairs. We say
this may give the best Of victory,
and ii so. we believe even Governor Robinson him.
self would not hesitate to recommend its adop-
tion If. on the other hand, that portion
Of the party in sympathy with Mr.. Kelly,
is in a majority in the Convention, they owe
it to the party to name candidate whose known
fidelity to democratic principles and devotion to q
pure and economic administration Of State affairs
will not only command the united vote Of the party
but also attract the support of the large of in
dependent voters who wish something better than
the republican machine is likely to give It is
well to bear in mind that the situation presents
ample field for the exercise of discretion.
Year: 1879

From the Cattaraugus Union.l


The efforts that are being made in certain quarters
to forestal the action of the Democratic State
Convention aud force favorite candidates on tho
democracy of the State fraught with the
greatest danger to the party. It requires but
ordinary penetration to that the democracy
OF New York. in order to carry the State at the
approaching election and pave the way for success
in the Presidential contest next year. will be
PEELED to use its entire strength in vigorous and
determined effort. 1t will be an easy matter to
bring defeat ii the voice of clques personal ambi-
tion and hatred and selfish Interests allowed to
predominant in the State Convention as has been
attempted i'll recent years. 1t is about time that
some OF the men who are set up as leaders of the
party should get their eyes open to the fact
that machine politics isn't healthy for the demo-
cratic party, and attempts to forco nomina-
tions. animated by personal feeling, are quite
tions belong to no man, nor to any particular
class locality of democratic citizens, and a full
and free expression of the real sentiments of the
entire democracy of the State, near possible,
must govern the State Convention If victory follows
its work. Any attempt to force sentiment and pack
the State Convention in favor of any particular per-
sons or IN any manner abridgin9 free expression
of feeling will prove dangerous. Mr.. Tiden,
Governor Robinson nor any other man have
claims on the democracy of Now York that
party in November. candidate tor Governor is
wanted who will draw the full vote Of the de-
mocracy of the State, and not one who depends
the conservative masses outside of his own
party for election. Conservative repub-
licans almost invariably vote the republican
ticket, and the democratic candidate will need
the tull vote of his party. Democratic leaders
should consider these facts endeavor to act with
as little selfshness and as much wisdom possible
in the very important campaign approaching. The
takes at this critical juncture. There too much
depending next year on the success of the democ-
racy Of New York this fall to permit any bungling
Year: 1879

The average man. who is not politician, attends
strictly to this years business now. aud leaves
years affairs to be settled when they arise. But the
average politician looking always to results
confuses the present and the future. and on that
account is in constant danger of msinterpreting
public opinion. If it true that nine-tenths of
voters were interested in the approaching canvass
only a tender to the Presidential campaign, there
probably would not be much demand for the
nomination of the present State ticket Iu such cir
cumstances n and neutral man, like Clarkson n.
Potter, would be the most available candidate for
Governor. But at this 1uncture the people
much for State affairs than for national affairs
that they resolved to make the question Of
ton paramount. and think they will countena nce
party which ignores that question which seeks
to belittle its Importance
Year: 1879

From the Rochester On. " Democratl


Certainly Kelly has fair share of grievances but
as he has been for some time past tho under dog
the fight. and with no fatering prospect of mprov-
ing his condition. he grieves in vain. He may squirm
and groan till doomsday. but rs long there is
harmony between Tilden and Robinson poor Tam
many must suffer. Kelly may think has just
cause. That will not help him. He ought to know
that it is not always the just and righteous that ri
umph In this world. Power is quite frequently moro
potent. AS Tiden and Robinson have 1t, John must
submit gracefully. This may not be gratifying to
his pride or promote his interests. but IL s noble
to yield to the inevitable. II IL heroic. and Kelly
would not like to have any one think him hero.
Year: 1879

From the Utica IN. " Herald.l


The democratic quarrel has therefore reached the
point where it becomes extremely interesting as a
study in the psychology of politics. 1t may be that
Tilden has sufficient confidence in his inherent
strength to push on his programme. regardless OF
the open threats of his enemies. The Tammany
opposition to his Presidential nomination was fierce
enough, but it never reached the point of openly
declaring bolt in advance. and he safe in cal
culating that it would never organize u bolt with u
Presidential election at stake. This time Tammany
has the situation to suit itself. By de-
feating Robinson for Governor it can claim not to
imperil the national election and at the same time
make absolutely certain the defeat of 1ilden for
the Presidential nomination of $780, 10 accomplish
this latter feat it is necessary either to defeat Tden
in the approaching Convention or to destroy his
candidate after he is nominated.
Year: 1879

From the Rochester (N. " Union.l


Governor Robinson is not party man, and has
no hesitation in using any power given him to
strike down any official break down any party
organization or bolt any party that does not suit
him. He is to be credited, and We confess admi-
ration, for the candor with which he repudiates the
binding force OF party obligations.
Year: 1879

From the Buffalo IN. " Commercial Advcrtiser.l


Mr. Tilden cannot how the democratic party can
afford not TO nominate him for President next year.
Tho Chicago Times. the other hand as q cool and
disinterested observer points out that AZ Mr. Til
den's policy is e.of rule ruin the democratic
party had better take tho ruin cheer.ully and have
done with its cold man of the sea- and forever.
Year: 1879

Rather small audience greeted The
Oliver Doud Byron Company at the
Opera House on Saturday evening last.
The play was of the sensational order
and drew frequent and loud applause
from the peanut chewers in the gal.
lery. The play was interslicedIwith a
variety performance that seemed to
please the audience. A little bit of
have you seen that pin-a-fore done up
in burlesque was creditably given.
The performers would show off to ad.
vantage in better piece. Their acting
was above the average.
Year: 1879

MEsSRs. EDIToRs.-A little event oc.
Cured in this borough last week which
it seems has escaped the notice OF
the eagle-eyed reporters of this town.
The story runs that prominent phos
phate manufacturer Of this town vis-
ted the Office of one Of our leading law
yers, and presenting a revolver and a
cowhide to the man Of law gave him his
cnocs of dose from either. The law
yer choose the latter and an extra
dose was administered. OF course there
was woman at the bottom of the al
fair. WEST CHESTER.
Year: 1879

Last week we published a report Of a
marriage at st. Paul's Catholic Church
when soon afterwards another lady
called upon Father Fallon and repre-
sented herself to be the wife of the
bridegroom. This morning we receiv-
ed note without signature but evi-
IDENTIFY from the last lady alluded to, in
which she said there was mistake about
the matter so far as she was concerned,
but that the woman who was married
was the wife OF another.
Year: 1879

A lady who would not like to have
her name mentioned, living on Monroe
street between Seventh and Eighth, it is
said was bitten on the nose some three
or four weeks ago, by little pet terrier.
1t is also reported that the terrier was
bitten by mad-dog about the time Mr..
Powell was bitten by his own dog. Re
ports also says, that the young lady in
question allows the dog to sleep on the
bed on which she sleeps. If this be
true, the young lady had better get
clear OF her dog before more disastrous
consequences are experienced.
Year: 1879

About ten o'clock this morning Ser
geant Dolan marched along Third
street linked arms with poor unfortu-
nate man, that could scarcely keep on
his feet, while the blood was streaming
down his face. He OF course was lodged
in the cells, and will be- given hear
ing in due time.
Year: 1879

The refusal of the banks to accept
trade dollars presents curious anamoly
in the silver currency of this country.
While conversing with bank officer
upon the subject yesterday, a GAZETTE
reporter was shown by the scales that it
took standard silver dollar and five
cent piece to equal in weight trade
dollar, while it requsted a ten-ce It piece
and two half dollars, to make the same
weight. But at present the half-sollars
pass current, and are legal-tenders to the
extent of five dollars, and the standard
dollars are legal-tenders to an unlimited
amount, while the desired trade dollar,
having more real intrinsic value than
the others, is discounted nearly ten per
cent. 1t proves how powerful is legal
enactment in regulating the value of
money, and shows that the governme ut
could make money by calling in the
trade dollars and recoining them into
standard. Congress could also save lthe
people much loss and trouble by making
the trade dollars legal tender.
Year: 1879

Sunday evening the guests of the Grand Central Hotel, led by the Thomas Or chestra, gave an open air sacred concert. The singing was very fine, and attracted a number of visitors to the hotel to hear it. The concert. was new feature, and gave not only to those engaged, but those who listened, a great deal of pleasure.
Year: 1879

conference between committees Of the twenty
first Assembly district workingmen took place last
evening in the tavern at the entrance to Hamilton
Park, corner of Sxtynnth street and Third avenue.
The two organizations concerned the Working
mems Union of the Twenty-first Assembly district
and the Workingmens Club OF the same district The
former was born about two months ago out Of the
shattered elements of the nationalist party of last
fall. Its principles echo Kearneyism. All members
of required to subscribe the celebrated Kearney
pledge, which reads thus


do solemnly pledge sacred word of honor n man
that will all utilization with other political
party and will labor with zeal to the best of
ability to 9rganize and support the national workingmens
of New York. and that will do best
the principles and platform of this aud will
only for those candidates for political office who
mated by the national workingmen's party, and who
party aud that will consider the members of this party
my friends and its enemies my enemies.


The object of the conference last evening was to
effect the absorption of the old organization OF the
district, the workingmen's Club, by the Working
mems Union.


Mr. Jehn 4. O'Sullivan the president of the union,
was chairman. The result of the conference
agreement to the details Of the consolidation.
The President of the club had already subscribed to
tho Koarney pledge thus i'll degree guaranteeing
the action of the body Of which he is the head.
Year: 1879

"Up in q Balloon" struck up by Gilmore's
Band at Manhattan Beach. about half-past five
O'Clock last evening. After the first few bars of the
melody wore played all eyes and some footsteps in
the immediate neighborhood OF the band were di-
rected toward the bald head of the balloon. that was
visible the wooden enclosure ut the back of the
Manhattan Beach Hotel. The expectant curiosity
OF the multitude was, however. only par
TALLY satisfied. At q quarter to six the
wooden enclosure aud went skyward for about 200
yards This the extent of yesterdays as
cension and the time occupied in this performance
did not extend over five minutes Professor King IL
yet ready and it is said will not be ready until
the Fourth Of Jnly. when the grand ascent may be
looked for with confidence.