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Year: 1877

With desperate persistency Suleiman
Pacha continues his efforts in the Shipka
Pass while with persistency that so far
seems but slightly less desperate the Rus
slams continue to assail Plevna. Although
the Turkish losses in the pass are not
mere waste of men, since they maintain
division of forces that weakens the advance
against Osman Pacha yet this result seems
dearly purchased at that price, for
the soldiers killed in the fruitless
Ottoman attempts to fight their way
down that mountain road, while con-
siderable by their number. are of far
more consequence in virtue of the fact that
they cannot be replaced. Turkey, if not
beaten otherwise by the Russians, can at
least be beaten by the mere waste Of war.
Between these belligerents there is in re-
spect to the population that may be drawn
upon for troops somewhat the same relation
that there was between the North and the
South. Conscious that they had the mill
ions of the North behind them some of our
generals put their soldiers into battle with
q lavish disregard to all economy of life,



hausted by the repeated loss Of the
far smaller number it had killed in those
battles Although they come forward slowly
there are men on the march to replace all
the Russian losses. But it is not so rs to
the other side, and hence the assaults Of the
Russian position in the pass are after all
foolish butcheries. There is Just as much
butchery before Plevna, but it is more sys-
tematc, and the assaults there, also un-
doubtedly infict severe losses on the Otto
man army. If the Turkish operations
in the pass are unaccountable the
Turkish inactivity at other points is
not less so. Mehemet Ais failure to
take advantage Of the weakening Of the
Russian left wing Is incomprehensible, or
is to be explained only upon the hypothesis
that he is himself far feebler than has been
thought. Indeed, this reason for supposing
his numbers inferior to what they were re-
ported, taken in connection with the unex-
pected strength Of Osman Pacha at Plevna,
suggests the likelihood that the Turkish
left has been enormously strengthened at
the expense OF the right. It is pos
sible that since the battle OF the
31st Of July showed what might be
accomplished by making the most of the
position on the Russian right great por-
ton OF Mehemet Ali's troops have been sent
by way Of Adrianople and Sofia into Osman
Pacha's lines. There has been no report of
such a movement, but the Turks are able to
suppress what they do not wish to have
made public, so that that fact Is of little
value as all objection in their case. If the
whole Of the Turkish army in Europe is
really in Osman Pacha's lines and a mere
curtain in front of the Czarewitch Of
course the apprehensions that have been
felt in regard to the position at Biela have
been misplaced. The announcement that
only a small force was engaged on either
side in the engagements Of Thursday and
Friday last and that both days fighting re-
suited in drawn battles causes the interest
to again centre about Plevna. Especially
will such be the case if Chafvet Pacha and
twenty thousand men have been added to
the already large force of Osman Pacha.
Year: 1877

struction would, no doubt, involve large
outlay, but if the Dock Department would
display some energy and do the work in an
honest, business-like manner, they would
hear no grumbling about the expense The
people complain, not that large amounts of
money have been expended on the docks,
but that the expenditure shows no adequate
return, and leaves our docks and piers still
a disgrace to the metropolis and drag on
the commerce of the port.
Year: 1877

The MOLLY MAGUIREs seem to have recOv-
cred from the terror inspired by the execution
of their associates some months ago, and are
avenging the deaths of their friends on the wit
ncsses who testified against them. In many sec
tions there is Il regular reign of terror and the
authorities seem powerless to make Roadway
against the outlaws. 1t is very evident that the
scaffold will have to be again erected.
Year: 1877

Sir Rutherford Alcock, President of the
Royal Geographical Society, has sent warm
congratulntory telegram to Henry NJ. STAN
ley on his great success. Fortunate, indeed,
is he who, having accomplished great
undertaking, is thus able to command i'm
mediate recognition from the most coveted
sources Apart from those who can only
vindicate the reason of their existence by
crooking themselves into perpetual notes Of
interrogation, or those who 60 everywhere
prepared to scoff, even though they
are forced to ''remain to pray" there are
many we'll meaning, conservative souls Of
whom Thomas Didymus was the type. To
the former "a hinge or loop to hang
doubt on" is godsend; to the latter it is a
grave reason to withhold praise The mod
ern scientist is almost entirely of this class.
1t is not his cue to doubt, but to accord be-
lief only when demonstration is perfect.
Stanley, last heard from among the lakes
and rivers of mid-Africa, emerges on the
west coast at the mouth of the Congo,
whittier the best opinion of geograph-
ers, reasoning by the process of ex-
clusion, had believed that he who
followed the course of the Lualaba
would arrive. This is perfect demonstra-
ton, and at once it meets the recognition Of
a great traveller like Cameron and great
geographer like Sir Rutherford, with all
that the official position of the latter carries
with it. The road thus clear for the fuller
details which may shortly be expected we
are content to chronicle with pleasure the
timely utterances of those best fitted to
measure the Importance of Stanley's exploit
to science, to commerce, to humanity. Our
brethren of the American press continue
their appreciative notices, and through
them all we are glad to trace the idea that
the triumph is one in which each of them
has a veritable share.
Year: 1877

MINERS WHO PREFER DRILLING to working
are certainly not entitled to much sympathy
and cannot be in very destitute condition
This state of affairs is reported at Scranton. At
the same point the authorities have very prop
ery determined to guarantee protection to the
large number of men who anxious to go to
work, but who have been deferred by the threats
of lawless and turbulent strikers.
Year: 1877




In accordance with the ordinance passed
by the Board of Aldermen early in the sum-
mer the Commissioner of Public Works,
acting in connection with the Dock Depart
erecting gas lamps on the docks for the
purpose of lighting the docks and piers Of
the city. The ordinance contem plates sup
plying lamps on the North River side from
the Battery to pier 81, and on the East
River side to pier 81 and already five piers
East River are lighted, much to
the satisfaction of the residents in the vi
cinty. The improvement is q needed and
useful one, and will, no doubt be event.
ually extended to the whole line Of docks
on both rivers. 1t is fortunate too, that it
is being made at fair and reasonable ex-
pense. Five lamps complete, with the con-
nection, cost only one hundred and fifteen
dollars, and the charge for lighting will be
less than twenty dollars a lamp for the
year. II the work had been done few
years ago some persons would have made
fortunes out of it. Now that we are enabled
to secure necessary public improvements
without paying four or five hundred per
cent more than the work is worth the expen-
diture will not be begrudged.


But our docks and piers need something
more than lighting with gas. Indeed, so
far as their condition is concerned, it would
be more to the credit of the city to leave
some of them in darkness. Their recon-
Year: 1877

ALARMING REPORTS are atloat in Montana in
regard TO the intentions of the Indians. Accord
ing to information there u large number of
tribes on the eve of leaving for Canada. the
supposition being that they will join Sitting Bull
and begin what may prove to be the bloodiest
Indian war in our history. 1t is known that Sit
ting Bull has now nearly Que Thousand warriors
under his command, and it is estimated that the
tribes who intend to join him will bring his force
up to at least five thousand. General Terry and
the members of the commission will arrive in
Montana to-day or tomorrow 1t is believed
there that in the present juncture of affairs his
mission is one OF extreme peril
Year: 1877

OUR CORRESPONDENT with the Thirteenth
corps of the army of the Czarcwitch gives an
interesting description of one of the recent bat
ties, from which an idea may be formed Of the
character and lighting qualities of both armies.
Year: 1877

The WEATHEI.-The pressure continues very
high Oh the Atlantic coast with winds and
clear weather. Light rains have fallen
q ~ few points Oh tic South Atlantic coast. In
. Northwest the pressure is lowest and con-
\aes falling. marked feature of the
ther has been the general rise Of temperature
has taken place from the Rocky Noun


eastward. Northeast winds continue
\rail on the South Atlantic coast and in the
kat in all other districts they arc southcry


he advancing depression from the west


e weather at New York and its vicinity


be clear or partly cloudy and warm.
Year: 1877

MS~"NOrvaP' writes to the Chicago Hotel Re
porter as follows: "Writing of servants reminds
me of conversation had with one, the other
day, on the subject of tips or fees. He is rep


resentative man of the large class of professional


hotel walters, and an officer in an organization
among them. He complained bitterly of the fall
ing off in fees, and insinuated that mean people
were multiplying continually. A few years ago,
his salary was S35 per month, and his fees fully as
much Now he works, quite as faithfully, hope,
for $25, and he assures me he does not make SO a
month in tips Gentlemen-the heads of fashion
able families-who used to pay him Sc per week
for waiting upon them, now reward him with 50,
and, more frequently, with 81, for the same atten-
tions. Again, gentlemen who invariably gave
him the change remaining from payment of break
fast or dinner bill at European plan hotels, now go
up to the cashiers desk themselves and SETTLE in
stead of allowing him to do it, as in times gone
by. My indignant informant further said that his
expenses were as great as ever, that his family
had increased, with bis rent, and he was now more
deserving Of respectable charity than ever before


Ia what this man said there is more truth than
poetry. 1 have noticed myself how rarely a hotel
servant is fed nowadays and while most Of Us
know the reason, walters are slow to assign q
proper one for the degeneracy of what they call q
good old custom. At the most prominent and fash
ionable hotels is this falling of in generosity most
to be noted, and this would seem to demonstrate
that prominent and fashionable people have-likt
the rest of us-to practice economy. / do no


want to be understood as advocating feeling, OF


taking sides with the grumbling servants. Imers


ly state facts, and reserve my comments until tn,


rheumatism gets out of my arm.
Year: 1877

Many years ago gentleman from the town Of
Methuen, Mass, while on visit to prominent
merchant in Boston, was asked by the man if he
knew a boy in Methuen whom he could recon-
mend to work in his store At first the gentleman
could think of none, for he knew mono but faith
full honest boy would suit the thrifty merchant.
At length, however, he called to mind boy of
excellent character in his neighborhood but fear
ed he would hardly do, as his parents were very
poor, and he had no education or other advanta-
ges to fit him for such a position.


But the description of the boys habits pleased
the merchant so much that he handed the gentle
man 81 with which to pay the boys fare to Bos-
ton by the stage, and requested him to send the
lad to the city, and if on personal interview all
should not prove satisfactory, he would pay his
fare back home again. The man as requested,
visited the boys parents, and, stating the mer-
chants proposal advised them to send the boy for
trial. lie then gave him the 81 with which to pay
his fare to Boston and departed.


Under similar cases ninety-nine out of every
hundred boys would have said: "Now for good
time l never city and never rode in stage.
Oh, there will be such long ride, and here is
money sent to pay my fare.' Not so with this
boy Putting the money carefully in his pocket,
he said to himself "This is the first dollar 1
ever had; how wish could save it. 1t is only
twenty five miles to Boston. l can walk there in
day I'll do it and save my dollar"


His mother patched up his clothes well as she
could, and early next morning the little fellow
parted with his parents at the door of the humble
home and set out on his long tramp to the great
city, which he reached, tired and dusty, a little
before sunset He soon found the merchant, who
sternly asked: "Where have you been all day
The stage came in hours ago." The boy thought
he had displeased the merchant at the outset, and
with downcast head and tremulous voice he an
swered: 81 did not come on the stage, SIR" "Did
not come on the stage! What do you mean ?
Didn't send the money to pay your fare?"


The boy thought it was all up with him sure,
and, amid gathering tears, he managed to reply
"I am very sorry, sir; did not mean to offend
you. 1 thought would walk and save the dol
lar never had one BEFORE"


Placing his hand gently on the boys head, the
merchant replied: "My little man did exactly
right" Then turning to by-stander he remark
ed: "I wouldn't take 1000 for this boy to-
night"


That boy has grown to manhood, and has since
become widely known in business circles. He is
now owner of the extensive mill at Mcthuen, the
Pemberton mills at Lawrence, banking house in
Boston, and one of the finest farms in Massachu-
setts.-The Golden Rule.
Year: 1877

| A number of years ago, q school teacher left
Hanover, Pa, and emigrated to Texas. lie found
that the climate suited him, did not undergo the
usual trials with half-breed Mexicans, horse
thieves and Indians, which are 80 graphically DC
scribed in newspapers but remained there content
edIy, and established himself home, made some
money, and short time since returned to Hanover
for visit.


During his absence from the East, he had kept
his ewes open, and discovered sources of wealth
which had been passed by others unnoticed, or
with but little attention While IN Hanover he
managed to interest some OF the capitalists there
in scheme he had on hand, and after his return
to Texas, he carefully compiled statistical table
and returned il to them.


His project was, to open new field of industry,
namely, goat breeding and farming. In Texas
there are thousands of goats which can be bought
for low price, lie purpOsed to purchase large
tract of land, buy ten thousand goats and pasture
them. The goats breed very rapidly, and allowing
for every accident, will treble in single year.
In the mild winters of Texas they will find pas
turage nearly the entire winter and their food
outside of the pasturage, will cost but little


Their hind quarters are excellent eating, not at
all inferior to deer meat and when smoked and
prepared. they are often sold for venison their
fore quarters are as general thing, thrown away,
although hogs will eat them and fatten nicely on
them. Now to provide against the waste of the
lOuI QuhTUeTSJ anu W uuu Ah S0UASS VI
profit, large droves of hogs are to be kept, and to
improve the quality of their food the forequarters
of the goats as slaughtered, win be thrown into
great steamers erected for thatpurpose and cooked
and the hogs when fattened sent off to market
where they will command a good price. Thus
goats will be turned into pork with an increase in
value.


The hoofs, and such horns as the bucks may
have, will be turned into glue the spot, the hair
saved and boiled, and the skins, which our readers
well know, are very valuable, will be tanned and
put upon market which is never Overstocked.-
Every scrap will be utilized and there will not be
the least waste.


The statistical table which the gentleman sent
on is very nicely and carefully prepared, the in
crease is kept well down, every casualty allowed
for no overstatements INDUCED in, and yet to the
practical business man. after careful investigation
it seems evident that there is "milions in il"


No such field for profit has opened for years,
and the acute business men of Hanover at
once grasped at it, thousands of dollars were SUBJ
scribed, and now the stock is almost all taken.


In the coming Spring there will be quite an en-
igration buildings are to be erected and a great
many of the men who are to be employed on the
immense breeding farm, will be taken from this
vicinity.


The men who hold the stock among the most
seeing and enterprising men of the section in
which they reside, and we expect before another
year has passed. to hear of prosperous settlement
in the rich virgin lands of Texas, known by the
name of "New Hanover" settled by York county
men.
Year: 1877

IN the manufacture of my Harness none but
the very best Leather is used, and being hand
made, it is therefore durable. A large assort-
ment of articles in my line always on hand, or
made to order at exceedingly low prices


Repairing done at short notice and warranted
to give satisfaction. (Apr Sly.
Year: 1877

Brigham Young's funeral was
conducted as directed by himsef in
writing, on Nov. 9th, 1873. The
Instructions read at the funeral
were as follows:


|, Brigham Young, wish my
funeral services to be conducted in
the following manner When l
breathe my last I wish my friends
to put my body in as clean and
wholesome a state as can convent
emily be done, and preserve the
same for one, two, three or four
days, or as long as my body can be
preserved in good condition.


l want my coffin made of plain
one and quarter redwood boards,
not scrimped in length, but two
inches longer than [ would meas
nre, and from two to three inches
wider than is commonly made fer
person of nay breadth and size.
and deep enoush to place me on a
little comfortable cotton bed with a
good suitable pillow in size and
quality. My body dressed in my
temple clothing and laid nicely in
to my coffin, and the coffin to have
the appearance that if | wanted to
turn little to the right or the lett
[ should have plenty of room to do
SO; the lid can be made crcwning.


AT my interment | wish all my
family present that can be convent
emily, and the male members to
wear no Grape on their hats or
coats; the families to buy no black
bonnets or dresses nor black wells,
but if they have them they are at
liberty to wear them.


And services may be permitted,
as singing and prayer offered, and
if any cf my friends wish to say a
few words they are desired to DO so.


And when they close their ser
vices to take my remains on bier
and repair to the little burying
ground which | have reserved on
my lot east of the White House on
the hill. On the southeast corner
of this lot | have a vault built of
mason work large enough toreceiye
my coffin, and that they may place
in box if they choose the same as
Year: 1877

the coffin-redwood; then place
rocks over the vault sufficiently
large to cover it, that the earth NAV
DC placed over lt--as fine dry earth
as can be had--to cover it until the
walls of the little cemetery arc hid.
which will leave me in the south.
cast corner.


This vault ought TO be rooted
over with some kind of temporary
roof. There let my earthly taber-
nacle rest in peace and comfort
and have good sleep until the morn.
ing of the first resurrection-no
crying world mourning with any
one.


| have done my work faithfully
and in good faith. | wish this to
be read at the funeral, provided
that if [ should die anywhere in
the mountains | desire the above
directions respecting my place of
burial should be observed. But if
| should live to get back to the
church in jackson county, Mo. T
wish to be buried there.


BRIGHAM ToUNG,
President of the Church of Jesus


Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Year: 1877

A most interesting discovery has
been made in the Sea OF Tiberjas
Of a fish which incubates its young
in the cavities of the mouth, and,
what Is the more remarkable, it is
the male which performs this part
OF the family function. AS soon
as the female has deposited its
eggs in the hollow of the sand, the
male approaches and draws them
into cavities of the mouth by q
process of aspiration here they
are distributed between the leaves
of tho gills, and in the midst of
the respiratory organs the eggs
rapidly develop, distending the
mouth of the male fish in the most
extraordinary manner, and finally
the young fish make their appear
ance, packed IN the giIls like so
many herring all with their heads
directed toward the opening
From this place of retreat and
safety they run in and out until
they are large enough to take care
of themselves. 1t is said that as
many as two hundred individuals
are sometimes crowded into the
mouth aud gIlis of the ale. The
name Of this extraordinary fish is
the ChrOnaaS 21ater-fanitsaS.
Year: 1877

APpLIs THE WHOLE YEAR.-Dr.
Sylvester told the American Farm
er's Club that he has now in his
cellar apples of 1875 and 1876
standing side by side. Apples So
kept are within the reach of almost
every family. The process is as
follows Let the apples be picked
on a dry day, and carefully placed
in bins in cool clubhouse, where
they will III two or three weeks
have completed the sweating pro
cess. They are carefully assorted,
the first quality placed in cool,
shaded pcsi ion, to remain there
until the weather is so cold that
there is danger of freezing, when
the barrels are removed to a good
cellar, where temperature from
thirty to forty degrees should be
maintained. In this manner ap-
pies will keep soundly until the
season of ripening arrives, When
they should be continued.
Year: 1877

THE Hon. Levi Marsh, a member of
Congress from Pennsylvania, submitted
to the House on the 9TH inst. proposed
pmenlment to :he National Constitu-
tiop TO provide that the Governor Chief
Justice and Secretary of State of the sew
eral States shall form Board to meet
immediately after each Presidential cleo
tiQn, count oil the votes cast in their State
and divide them by the number of Elec-
tors it is entitled to. Then one Electoral
vote is to be given to each party for ev-
cry such one part it has Of the whole vote
Of the State. The matter looks little
,cQmpl Gated but will probably work well.
As Te matter now stands if one party
has but II majority of n single vote in the
Safe it e lects the Eectors--u under Marsh s
proposition if the whole vote is million
SAY and the State entitled TO ten Elect
oIs and one party has six hundred thous-
and votes, one would get six and the
other four votes. Now, one would get
the whole ten.
Year: 1877

QNE of the greatest displays of amateur
rope walking ever seen in this world oc-
ours daily in laying the foot bridge on
the wire ropes over the East river. The
narrow flooring is laid in sections twenty
feet in length. Tie man carrying the
outer end of the section to be laid walks
backward on single rope until the in
her end joins that already laid, when he
stoops down, places it in position, and
step. from the rope on to the walk. This,
ut the height of 270 feet is said to be the
post dang 'rous part Of the great work of
Llilding the bridge. The careful and
rool- headed manner in which this peril
GUS work is performed relieves the spec
iator from any over anxiety as to the
fste Of the workmen, When this bridge
j. completed this man will probably come
out as professional rope walker.
Year: 1877

THE sentence of John d. Lee has been
affirmed by the Supreme Court at Salt
Lake, and the District Court has been
ordered to fix another day tor the execu-
ton. Justice has been long delayed but
it has at last overtaken one of the guilty
parties TO the Mountain Meadow massa-
ere. The only regret which will be ex-
pressed is that Brigham Young is not to
meet the fate of his tool.
Year: 1877

,G'The ARTILLERY Barbecue.-The barbecue
OF the Manchester Artillery at Waymack's
farm yesterday was quite largely attended
and the party returned late last night after
q day of great enjoyment.