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Year: 1878

instant I had decided upon a plan Of
action. AS quickly as possible I
piled several heavy boxes Of mer-
chandise on top OF the two collins,
and then I knew 1 was safe. Scarce
ly was this accomplished when we
ran into the station.


I Immediately found two or three
officers. First the man in the coach
was secured. BE was highly indig-
nant that he should be disturbed on
such a solemn mission. But it was
no go. He was hsndcuffed In less
than two minutes and marched out
on the platform.


1t was an easy matter IS secure two
quondam dead men. They were ia
ken greatly at disadvantage, and
were deprived Of all power to resist
almost before they became aware
how their nice little scheme had ter
minated. All three had been we'll

armed.


Bound and guarded the three mis-
creants were taken to Redwood and
lodged in the county Jail.


Before / left I took look at them
through the grated doors Of their
cell. When I paid my respects to
the man with the red eye, be smiled
and remarked patronizingly:


You're pretty sharp young man.
1t takes midling keen boy to out
wit u.s."


Permit me to sympathize with
you In your sorrow at the loss OF
your dear brother, just little, I re-
Piled"
Year: 1878

times bright and cheering, all will
readily admit; the history of the
year is too well known 10 need re-
hcarsal here. Our planters, apon
the fruit of whose labor all other
branches Of industry depend, have
just grounds of complaint, but the
partial failures of their cotton
crops, WAS not altogether unexpect-
ed, and as an offset, we take pride
IN the fact that an unusual quanti
ty of corn has been raised in our
county, and meat sufficient to sup
ply all demands, slaughtered. So
that really the condition OF the
county Is far better than at this
time last year. As an improve
ment upon the financial of affairs,
we would counsel our merchonts
to buy close and sell to consumers
at fair and reasonable rates, our
farmers to keep their eyes open,
push with vim; plant no more
cotton than you can conveniently
gather before the COLI weather
sets in, subscribe and pay for the
TINES, and our word for thc year
1879, will find everybody prosper
Gus and happy.
Year: 1878

(will give the above reward for
the arrest and conviction of any
party or parties engaged IN the
manufacture of or passing counter.
felt coin or paper meney; or FIFrf
DOLLARS for information that will
lead to the arrest aud conviction OF
the same. W. B. HAsKlNs,


City Marshal
Year: 1878

It was reported ON Wall street yesterday that the
represen of the different interests In the coal
combination have been holding meetings during the
past few days ut the Windsor Hotel for the purpose
OF arranging combination for next year. The
Board Of Control it is said. will meet during the
Ing week and increase the output of coal for the pres
snt month from !, ,2O0. 900 to 1.TO0,0o0 tons.
Year: 1878

magic. The place dc Ia Concorde
and all along the Champs-Elysees es
and the boulevards were crowded
with a good natured multitude.
There was some faint attempts at
illumination, and the shops on the
various boulevards were glittering
with their precious wares as usual,
and so ended the opening day of
the Exposition of 1878.


Though thousands were disap-
pointed in the pageant the import
ance of this days work upon the
permanent welfare of mankind
throughout the world no living man
can estimate. Its influence reaches
away into the ages to CONS affect
ing the destiny ct millions yet un-
born, in whose experiences may be
realized the golden dreams of the
prophet and the sage when the
children of men in every land shall
join in the anthem sung by the
morning star.


OF the tremendous magnitude of
the building, I have not yet had
time to speak, or of the splendid
collections of art; the wonderful
creations OF mechanism, the gorge
Gus beauty of the grounds, and the
untold marvels that enmesh your
steps like the net of tabled enchan-
tress, of these at the present time,
| can only make passing mention.
Its immensely no mortal mind can
grasp as whole. So weary and
worn tonight, l lay down my pen,
but tomorrow | shall take it up
again, and proceed to the fulfill
ment of the task which / laid out
for myself two years ago at the
opening OF the Centennial Expos
itior in Philadelphia aud which, if
| can fulfill to the satisfaction of my
readers, / shall esteem no sacrifice
too great. For the next six months,
day by day, / shall wander over
these wondorous halls, and en-
deavor to tell as best l may the
story of the marvels that | have
seen. To me it will be no less a
duty than a continuous labor of love,
and trusting that the satisfaction
which | experience in seeing may be
shared by those who shall follow
me in these letters, am truly yours.


Il.
Year: 1878

A method of preserving fruit very
commonly practised in the rural dis
tricts of Hungary is strongly recon-
mended, as giving very satisfactory re-
suits. 1t consists simply in piling up
the fruit in pyramids on bed of straw
in dry place, and covering them over
with thick layer of the same material,
and dry sandy soil over all Fruit thus
protected in autumn will keep sound
and fresh till the following spring.
Year: 1878

to be followed by day of drowsiness,
discomfort, and general inactivity Of
both mind and body.


The healthful mean is pillow which,
by the pressure Of the head, keeps it
about four inches above the level of the
bed or mattress; nor should the pillow
be SO soft as to allow the head to be
buried in it and excite perspiration, en-
dangering ear-ache or cold in the head
on turning over The pillow should be
hard enough to prevent the head sink
ing more than about three inches.
Year: 1878

which added to the Sc, will make the
sum of 500, which might be termed
clear profit, for the hutter and milk used
in the family will repay for the trouble.
This is fair average estimate of COW
for year, and think the fowls are not
rated too high. Some breeders will do
better even than that, and others not so
well.


Perhaps the COW might yield larger
percentage if the milk be sold, and the
yield be forced by stimulating food, but
the chances even then are not more fa-
vorable. 1t is good cow that will
yield 10, or even 8, quarts per day, day
after day, for FIVE or even six months in
succession. At the least calculation, a
COW should yield milk for eight months
of the year, and for this period eight
quarts is the safer estimate. The COW
must be MIXED wet or dry, cold or hot,
at a certain time, and the milk removed
either to the dairy or to the cooler, and
thence to the factory or market. The
time may, in a measure, be chosen for
the gathering Of the eggs. The eggs
can wait few hours and not spoil if
the weather be unfavorable; so, also,
can the hens. Hens are valuable in
orchards, and can be allowed there
when it would not be prudent to admit
the COW for moment. On farm we
generally calculate to keep both, but the
smaller stock is apt to be neglected and
treated as nuisance, Country Gentle
man.
Year: 1878




treated as nuisance Country Gentle
man.


IMPROVE AND INCREASE THE STOCK
ON THE FARM.-The Importance of
breeding from improved stock is at last
beginning to be pretty thoroughly un.
derstood by Western farmers, or by the
more advanced thinkers among them.
1t is best always to use a thoroughbred
male; the females may be good, well
formed natives or grades, but the breed
er should make it a fundamental rule
never to be lost sight Of, to work stead
lily toward improvement on the mothers
side also. A three-quarter bred Short
horn or Hereford is much superior to
half blood of the same stock; and the
rule applied to every species of farm
stock produces similar beneficial re-
suits. Improved animals, if of the ap-
proved breeds of cattle, invariably make
a rapid ard larger growth, and of
quality for fatting and beef infinitely
superior to common stock. They sell
more readily, mature earlier and COM
mand higher prices, while the consump-
ton of feed is no larger, and the care of
stock costs nc more in time or money
than the same number of inferior ami
mails.


The shipment of cattle to Europe,
which is growing in Importance, de-
mands animals of the largest growth,
which mature early and make heavy
beef of fine quality. Such are the kinds
of cattle which are being sought for by
feeders, in the west, and are command
ing higher prices each succeeding year.
A half-blood calf presents a finer ap-
pearance than one of the common stock; ;
a three-fourths takes precedence of the
half-blood, while thoroughbred calf
is superior in nearly every instance to
either of the others.


The present is the most propitious
time for farmers to push the matter Of
creating herds of their own. Those who
are earliest in the field will have impOr-
tant advantages over others who defer
the work for future years. The ranges
are ample at present, but will be steadi-
ly contracted by the tide of settlers flow
ing into the State of Kansas and other
States west of the Missouri River, and
the accumulation of stock, as each sue.
ceeding year adds numbers to the
droves that are raised up to consume in
summer the rich prairie grass.


A very important part in this work,
if success is achieved in rearing valua-
BILE herds, is the preservation and care
of the best heifer calves. Every farm
er, no matter how small his means,
should make determined effort to save
the heifer calves, all of the best ones at
least. These will grow into value in
his hands and increase more rapidly
than the interest of the "blOated bond
holders" )" and if well matured plan is
pursued with judicious management,
every farmer in few years may become
the owner of valuable herd of very
high bred grades at an imperceptible
cost, and small outlay in cash.


1t will be a much more profitable dis
position of the superhuous milk OF the
cows to allow it to be taken by the
calves, than it's conversion into very
poor butter, which is the result of a
large per cent. of miscellaneous dairy
ing as practiced in q small way through
out the country. The labor and expense
of milking and manufacturing but
ter is quite considerable, even
with few COWS, while by
allowing the calves to have the milk,
Year: 1878

NEW CALsTLE, Jau. D. 1878.


The pavements in front of the school
green are In dangerous condition from
the freezing of the slush upon them.


The market house is sadly in need
OF some little repairs at least for it is fast
becoming an eye sore.


800 feet ofgum hose has been thought
enough for our present wants and a
committee authorized to procure it.


Eighteen hundred and seventy-eigh
said His Honor as the first offender
for the year was lead in, his looks
were meek and lowly and at once en-
listed the sympathies of his Honor who
said one dollar would settle the little
affair-bHt do so no more.


Alfred son Of Geo. W. Turner will sail
to-day from Philadelphia for Jacks on
vile, Fla.
Year: 1878

James Garry. seventeen years Of age. of No. SO
West Thirteenth street and Frederick shea, eighteen
years Of age, Of No. 579 First avenue, both mem
bers of social club, which gave ball on Thanks.
giving night Garry and Shea had been friends prior
to that occasion but since they quarrelied Yester
day afternoon Garry to visit his parents at their
residence. No $50 East Thirty third street Shea met
him on the corner OF Third avenue and Thirty ninth
street and took from his pocket shoemakcrs knife
and stabbed him in the left hand Shea arrested
Year: 1878

From a study of the various letters.
speeches, discussions and newspaper ar
ticles that have appeared from time to
time during the last two years, we are
able, we think, to offer our readers a
satisfactory sketch of the grounds of
opposition which leading farmers have
taken to the way in which the trustees
and faculty of Burlington University
have administered the affairs of the
state agricultural college since it was
entrusted to their care.


First, it is alledged that from the be-
ginning the friends of the University
fought the establishment of an indie
pendent industrial school upon the
basis of the grant made by the general
government, and when they found it
impossible to prevent the issuing of the
charter, they secured amendments cal
culated and intended to prevent prac-
tlcal realization of the scheme. The
principal change thus effected was a
provision to the effect that the college
should be located only in some town
which would subscribe or appropriate
SlOO,OOO toward the purchase of a farm
and the erection of buildings for the use
of the institution. This was energeti-
cally opposed by prominent farmers.
but the lobby influence of the Univer-
sity controlled enough votes to secure
IFS adoption, which was regarded by
those interested as death blow to the
institution. AS matter of fact, no eff
fort was made to secure location un-
der this preposterous requirement..


Then when the matter came ND be-
fore the next legislature, the anticipat-
ed failure of any town to accept the
offer was urged as reason for uniting
the colleges. This was accomplished
and the lion lay down with the lamb,
but as usual the lamb was inside of the
lion, and nothing has been seen of II
since. The union was fought strongly
by several prominent farmers in the
legislature, notably in an able speech bv
Henry Lane of Cornwall, who propbe.
sled that if the union was carried ont
no one would ever know that Vermont
had an agricultural college, and that
the whole income of. the fund would be
used for the ordinary purposes of the
University as literary and professional
institution. Judge Lynde of Williams
town was another who took this view
OF the question, but again the powerful
ioooy maintained about the State House
by University succeeded in per-
suadlng sufficient number of the mem
Year: 1878

The Whitehall Times didn't half fin
ish that fish story about the trout in a
gentleman's trout pond saving the life of
little girl who was accustomed to feed
them, and who had accidentally fallen
into the pond, by forming themselves
into solid body and supporting her in
the water. We have later advices about
it. The trout not only raised her to the
surface, but they fioated her ashore,
after which they took her on their
shoulders and carried her up to the
house, over half mile, across lots, be-
ing compelled to take down several fen
ces in order to do it. When the father
of the little girl came to the door in an
swer to the bell (rung by one of the
trout) he discovered lot of the trout
rolling the child on an old salt barrel to
get the water out of her. When she
was finally resuscitated the trout united
in giving three cheers, and declining to
step into the house and take suthin',
they trotted back to the pond. Why
don't you finish a story when You begin
it 9-Cineinanti Saturday Night.
Year: 1878

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.-We- inquired of
number of Democrats, Saturday evening and
Monday morning, who the delegates were that
were appointed at their primary meeting, Sat-
urday; but they all replied that they thought
the meeting was postponed, as they had been
about the Court House at the appointed time,
but the crowd did not come. But we after
wards learned that a dozen or so of them had
got together in the Bulletin Office, and selected
delegates. We have since been furnished with
list of the delegates. As there was no contest
for delegates, it was well enough to meet in
quiet, retired place, where no person was likely
to come to disturb them.
Year: 1878

SEVERANCE, KANSAS, August q, 1873.


Your communication in the Chief of August 22d has
been carefully read by me; and will make you the
following proposal:


Upon any evening designated by you, you may
lease hall in the city of Highland, and notify me,
and will meet you there, one weeks public notice
being given in the Chief of such meeting and that
you and will then and there discuss your assertions,
as printed in the Chief of the 22d We will leave out
the loafers You speak Of and accept the colored
brethren from White Cloud and the citizens of High
land SIX and those from Severance all as witnesses
Let them be called for testimony, when we done
discussing; and then let the audience vote. If q ma
jority is against me, make public acknowledge
ment of lying in public; if the reverse you do the
same-upon the following points, viz:


i. That began my speech with any reference to
Comanche County, or that even spoke of it until
the subject was called out by J. p Johnson in his
speech.


= That during all my speaking, never spoke or
mentioned the name of Geo. W. Barr


j. That nothing was said against the character Of
Wm Is. Craig; but did deal with Wm Cooks testi-
mony before the Committee State Affairs, 90 far
as to say that he perjured himself either carelessy
or wilfully, did not know which and by that as
serton am willing to stand fall before the people
Of Doniphan County, and am ready with the proof


4. ThatI never eulogized myself in any way, but
only stated to Mr. johnson that official acts were
open to criticism, and that had only attacked him
in an official capacity. which had right to do.


And now, Xxx, dyspeptic, let me tell you, think
know you, and if am not mistaken you dare not ac-
cept the meeting, and trust a fair skinning with the
political knife of your own party, (Republican) for
fear the edge of the knife would strike sales of trust
by your own constituency beneath your lambs skin,
that would if exposed hold you up to our people in
your true light. man that for promises made po-
litically, sold his friends and further, that
will shun the truth you have done is just the one
that under assumed name, will abuse and mis-
represent his fellowman.


And now, should You accept the proposition that
have made, and that spinal column Of yours is strong
enough to support the vacuum appended to the high
est part of it. that at future time may be filed
with TRUTH to the place of discussion and if you
are successful then pay for the hail. otherwise you
to do it.
An American voter should not be ashamed to atix
his name to anything he writes or prints


A. j. MowRr.
To xxx, Highland.
Year: 1878

r The Balletin insinuates that if Leland's
friends had kept sober, they might have done
more toward nominating him for Congress We
have it from q trustworthy source, that none of
them got SO drunk as to make it necessary for
jeff. Jenkins to pay for having bed washed for
them, as he did at the time of the anti Clarke
State Convention of 1870, for a certain gentle
man who is afflicted with the tooth-acbe,
Year: 1878

u These are the times to judge. whether the
people of the North entertain a hatred toward
the people of the South. The aid that is pour
ing into the yellow fever districts from all parts
of the North, speaks for itself.
Year: 1878

LVR0M the subscriber living In Wolf River Township
II half . mile north Of the Stone Church. about the
middle Of July bay horse 3years old past about
is hands high tall and sim star in face curl
the right eye than the left few white hairs on
right side Of face; lump hind nib LEFT side At
henk. Ne other msrks remembered A Hberel reward
will be given for Information leading his recovery


PATRICK NORRISSEY.
Year: 1878

The proprietor Of this celebrated meicirs, justly
claims for 1t superiority all remedies offered
to the public, for the SAFE, CERTAIN, SPEEDY, and
PERMANENT cure of Ague and Fever, sr Chills and
Fever whether of short long standing He refers to
the entire Western and Southern country 10 bear him
testimony to the truth Of the assertion that in
VIII will 1t fail to if the directions strictly
followed and carried out. In great many single
dose has been sufficient for cure and whole families
have been cured by single bottle with perfect resto
ration general health It is however prudent and in
every certain to its is continued in
smaller doses for a week two after the disease has
been checked especially in difficult and long stand
ing Usually this medicine will not require any
aid keep the bowels in good order Should the patient
however require a cathartic medicine a single dose Of
BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be suili-
cent-


The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must have DR.
JOHN BILLS private stamp each bottle. DIR. JOHN
BULL only has the right to manufacture and sell the
original JOHN J. SMITHS TONIC SYRUP of Louis
Vile, Ky. Examine well the label on each bottle If my
private stamp is not each bottle do not purchase
you will be deceived.
Year: 1878

National Associated Press to the Star.


New YORK. Aug. 30.-The Graphic to-
day publishes interviews of its correspond
ent at Utica with Ex-Governor Seymour
and Senator Conkling on the subject of
the Labor party. Mr.. Seymour believed
the two wings of that party (the city labor
ers and country farmers) were likely to
come to an issue at once upon the question
of hours of labor, upon which their views
were widely divergent, and he could not
see how far men could ever consent to laws
affecting their own farm labor. The labor
wing also want the Government to do many
things, while the farmers are frugal people,
and if elected to represent the new party
would vote against involving the State in
unusual expenses. As cure for the pres
ent distress Governor Seymour said an ex-
tension of trade is needed and such rectifi-
cation of tariff and of navigation laws as
would give us markets in other countries is
highly desirable. He thought trouble in
the future would result from a source not
yet suspected. The composition of the
United States Senate was source of real
peril He had years ago, in speech in New
England, foretold that some day the States
containing the bulk of the wealth and pop
ulaton of the Union would not consent to
be ruled and taxed by the little outlying
States, having small populations and inter-
est diverse from those of their richer fellow
commonwealths. 1t is possible that this
feeling may result in violent reaction to
State rights by the States unjustly treated
under the present system.


Senator Conkling was questioned regard
ing the candidature of General Grant for a
third term, and whether he would accept a
nomination in any event, even if there was
chance of defeat. The Senator replied
that General Grant is known for his devo-
ton to his friends He would probably do
as they wished. If they asked him to run
because the good of the country demanded
it, he would do so, and any chance of de-
feat would make no difference to him.
General Grant, he said, is noted above all
things for his courage and his willingness
to take risk if necessary to serve his coun
try or his friends.
Year: 1878

had never witnessed a spectacle as
eia einnati % with 'nir her pTgSeeo pWIoIe people as
work aiding the suffering South. He found
the business men a band of brothers all
laboring in the cause, and the women sis
terhood of mercy engaged in the same nObio
work. The press, one of the ablest in thu
world was eloquent in words of mercy and
charity. and the telegraph, steamboats, and
railroads are all vocal in the same grand
cause. He said he was proud that city
which had 80 honored him should be found
so engaged, and he should tell it to the
people of the North and to the people 0
the South
Year: 1878

EVERY member of the Cincinnati Section
of the Social Labor Party is requested to at
tend the Convention tomorrow Saturday
night at Arbeter Hall. Business of organi-
cation will come before the party members.


OFFICER BUTLER, of Hammond-street Sta
ton, who a few nights ago was thrown
down stairway at Seventh street and
Broadway by some ruffians while he was
in discharge of his duties, is lying at the
point of death at his home, No. 213 East
Front street.