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Year: 1879

The Kansas Chief published at Troy
gives the following as some OF the sin
gular terrible freaks of the tornado
which passed over, or rather through. q
portion of northeastern Kansas, re-
Gently


A farmer found one of the wheels
ofhis wagon two and half miles from
home, theremainder Of the wagon be-
ing left a wreck on the premises.


A Tire was blown of wagon wheel,
and Strengthened Quta5 well as q black
smith could have done 1t.


Many chickens were found with the
feathers blown off as clean as they
could have been picked oTafter being
scalded, and the fowls were lively.


Il farmer was blown from his home
and carried entirely over his orchard,
and his dead body was found beyond.


The body Of woman was driven
into the ground, head foremost, to the
shoulders.


a mans coat was ripped up the
back in the centre, and torn off of
him, one-half going one direction,
and the other half in the opposite di-
rection.


A calf tied I'm q shed, and a pig in q
pen close by, were taken up into the
clouds, and came down in dOor-yard
a mile and a half distant.


A boy was taken up, carried over
trees and fences, and came down. un-
hurt, on gentIeman's doorstep half
a mile distant; and on being question
ed, he didn't know how he had got
there


\ man out from home took refuge
in another house, which was blown
down. and he was tumbled over the
brush for some distance. and landing
in a ravine' just III time to save from
drowning the son of the person whose
house he had taken refuge in, who
had been carried by the wind to the
same spot.
Year: 1879

register shall publish a notice that
such application has been made once
a week for the period Of thirty days,
In a news paper to be by him desig-
mated as published nearest such lands
and he shall also post such notice in
some conspicuous place in his Office
for same period. Such notice shall
contain the names Of the witnesses as
stated on the application. At the ex-
pirntion of said thirty days the claim
ant shall be entitled to make proof in
manner heretofore provided by law.


Approved March 8, 1879.
Year: 1879

The St. Louis Globe Democrat IS re-
minded by the course of the Demo
Gratis at Washington Of the story told
Of General Jackson and the man
who wanted the English mission.
He made a stout demand for the mis-
sion at first, but finally compromised
on suit Of old clothes. The Demo
Gratis made a fight on four bills.
They now compromise on q dummy.
Inter ocean.
Year: 1879

We address the following the intelligent people of Nema county,
and especially the Republicans and ask their careful generous
consideration of what say and propose.


Believing that this auspous solicit subscribers and that
the circulation of
Year: 1879

Daniel Connolly, gentleman past sixty years of
age, lives with his young wife in the dwelling No.
l33 East 127th street. For long time he has kept
an eye on John Welsh, good looking young chap
who boards in the same house. He suspected the


latter of being attentive to his better half but failed
to discover anything out of the way. On Saturday,
after mature reflection the old gentleman concluded
to give his young friend warming. He
invited Welsh into the back yard and acquainted him
with his suspicious Welsh denied everything, but
Connolly motioned him to take Off his coat Some
fancy sparring followed the snow -mantled grass
plot The old gentleman drew first blood but the
younger man speedily planted blow below his oppoo-
nents belt which brought them both to the ground.


large audience had collected the roofs of the ad
joining buildings and outhouses, and the betting,
which had been three to the old man, ceased
and cry of shame arose. Officer Fitzpatrick
rested both of the contestants who accommo-
dated for the night at the 26th street station house
Yesterday, at the Harlem Police Court Justice Bixby
discharged Mr. Connolly with gentle reprimand and
told Welsh that he should have to hold to him for
about ten days
Year: 1879

and will TO show those less informed what mag
nitcent proportions the breeding of hne stock may
assume, and in what wholesome ways dlstin-
guished intelligent cultivated citizen of California
spends his leisure hours. White labor is prin-
cpally used the ranch. there not being
more than dozen Cinnamon among sixty
workmen. Each department. it has been
shown has its own superintendent. in this manner
thoroughly systematzing the business. About four
teen hundred acres last year put in oats hay,
wheat and barley, all of which was consumed at
home. The same acreage will be sown the coming
season. Governor Stanford has all the stock he needs
and will hardly purchase more unless he should be
sorely tempted. The produce of the stock will here
after be about one hundred annually which will be
disposed OF at auction every spring. The estate,
with It's present improvements, may, perhaps be
valued at 5000 000 and will easily be worth Sl,OOOOOO
ba m al
Year: 1879

The electric fluid seems to have particu-
lar affection for certain locality in this city.
ON the evening of July llth, 1864, during a
thunder tempest that broke over this city
with mighty power and violence, bolt Of
lightning struck the spire of the Congrega-
tionalist church, and within an hour the fine
temple was in ashes. Ten years ago light
ming struck and demolished a huge tree.
standing in rear of the high school building
From the tree it glanced off into the pump
The other day the lightning struck the spirc
of St. Marks church. The point in mention
ing these facts, is this, that all these cas-,
are within an area of few rods, and there
may possibly be some natural cause why
lightning visits that locality.
Year: 1879

OF allfhe avOcations OF life, not one
among them can present superior claims
for bodily health, mental employment,
true independence. ample compensation,
pure enjoyment and moral strength,
than does the noble calling of farmers,
and those of its profession; men, wom-
en- and children should stand up erect
in full measure, in conscious pride of a
nobility, not titled and maintained by
force, but of more ancient origin and
endorsed by an authority higher than
that Of the royal seal Of any king or DO
tentate of earth. Farmer, your duties
lead you to the open fields, there to
view the landscape, to examine the
grounds, and to perform pleasant and
invigOrating labOrs. You know noth>
ing of the trimming Ofthe midnight
lamp and the aching brow of the ac-
countant as he pores over his LEDGER
page by page, nor the sighs, anXieties
and hardships of the barrister, who
works diligently thrO' the late hours in
preparation for the duties of the sue
ceeding day, tor your labors having en-
ded with the coming Of night, now Won
rest in sweet repOse, to rise with the
lark, refreshed in strength and renewed
in hope, and on the battle YOU sally
forth, the tide of victory slowly but
surely setting in your favor, and when
darkness comes, the proclamation of
triumph is written upon your shield.
Who is so Independent and free from
dangerous temptation rs lie who possess
sess in his own right acres of land, be
the number more or less, and they well
subdued by the arts OF cultivation?
Point out the avOcation, if you can, that
holds in its keeping such magnificent
gifts, and the giving in prOfusiOn the
real comforts of life So readily made to
the honest demands of faithful labor!
The pleasures of the farm arise from
natural principles, and coming from
such source have a primeval influence,
and the brightest scenes of endowment
are made cOncOmitants of farm life, No
need of drudgery, slavery, or serldom
upon the farm, where all the surround
ings are of the strongest tendency in
opposition. Their invitations are cease
less and persuasive to the farmer who
thinks and plans his business to system
and keeps time to the Wise regulations
of his own making. Nature. ever true
to its part, aids the true cHltiyator in his
work, from the germination of the seed
to the fully matured crop. These two
forces, acting in harmonious concert,
clothe the fields, gardens, orchards
vineyards, and flower beds with the
beautiful green dress of tie forest, and
with the initiating cOlOrs of the various
wild plants. Then comes the time OF
harvest and the season of flowers to
gladden. the heart and enliven the senses
OF the sturdy farmer. Well may he re-
joicc in the results of his work. In the
midst OF the fruits OF his labOrS stands
his humble cottage, peebing from the
deep, cool shade; Il haven Of rest, sweet
ness and repose, Il home Tor the strang-
er, guest, or casual vSitOr.-PrairC
Farmer.
Year: 1879

All have read the trite saying that
"a change Of pasture makes fat
Calves" and it is presGmable that it
is equally true of stock of more
advanced age. We have been par
ticularly interested in the move
ments of cattle when turned into a
new pasture. We noticed them take
few nips, with great greediness,
from the first grass they came to.
Anon they wander off to another
place to repeat the operation, and so
on until the entire enclosure has
been prospected, bringing them
back to the place Of beginning. We
are of the opinion that this move
ment is natural, and common alike
to quadruped and bipcd, rs both
manifest a propensity to rove from
really good thing in search Of
something better. This perpetual
change may tend to sharpen the ap-
petite and assist digestion, but thc
actual nutriment derived from it is
probably very little increased.


Again, we have noticed that cat
tie will frequently desert the richer
grasses for the sour ones on low
grounds, if an avenue is opened to
them, or they can stealthily break
through the barrier interpOsed be-
tween the good and poor feeding
grounds. They will, on such occa-
sions, devour with avidity the cOar-
sest specimens of foul meadow,
which they would pass by with in
difference ON their regular feeding
grounds. AS soon as the novelty
passes away, however, and they are
not elected as thieves, they will re-
turn to their old grounds, and to the
richer and more nutritious herbage
abandoned in such haste for the new
but greatly inferior article.


1t is hard to account for many OF
the freaks of farm stock, with re-
spect to their food, but, as a general
thing, we believe it well pays to
crafty the love of change whenever
circumstances can permit it to be
done. Giving them their head, in
exploring new feeding-grounds adj
iacent to their regular inclosure,
satisfies their curiosity, and induces
that state of quictness which is
essential to their comfort, proper
development and prOductiveness.
Have these changes Of pasture, if
possible Turf, Field and Farm.
Year: 1879

The Lespidezas is a species Of
clover that is creeping into some
parts of Mississippi and other
Southern States by the sides OF
the roads and fences, in the edge
of timber, in old fields, and other
places. 1t grows on stalks more
like a garden herb than a clover
stalk, but its miniature clover
leaves upon close observation are
we'll marked as members of the
clover family.


This plant is neither priced as a
grass or hay crop, but cattle and
sheep eat it very well when it is
small or half grown. 1t however
has some qualities which we deem
valuable, and we have been watch
ing it and inquiring into its char
acter for years. We believe it an
excellent Regeneration of old poor
soils. It shades the ground SO
closely that in many places not a
ray of sunshine can penetrate OF
pass through it. A heavy growth
of Bermuda cannot shade it SC
thoroughly.


1t grows in the bottoms of old
bitches and holds all of the sedi-
ment, so that it in time fills up
these bitches and makes the
ground rich. 1t is fine for stop
ping irregular washes on hillsides,
1t goes to seed just before frost,
and the seed can only be gathered
with difficulty. A good way is to
NOW off and clear off "A patch
where the growth is dense; after
the seeds fall out, take half an
inch of the surface earth and seeds
throw them in a cart and scatter
them from the cart where they are
wanted to grow. Thrown among
weeds or grass without blowing
narrowing or covering, they vii
come up, and take root and spread
the next year. They will choke
out sedge-grass, ragweed and wild
chamomile and other weeds ant
grasses, and take full possession
of the soil and enrich it in few
years. 1t should be called "king
clover" for it rules the other
grasses. 1t is easier killed in the
field with n plOw than any of the
weeds. 1t seems to follow up the
war and emancipation to take pos
session of the old plantations ant
uncultivated farms and gotcheC
and quilted side-hills, to save then
from gradual ruin.-Daniel Den
nett in N. D. Picayune.
Year: 1879

Have you seen those fine white. duck
vests at Pannells, Ill East Seventh street? He
sells them at ninety cents, and they are just the
thing for summer wear. Hehas'a splendid stock
of underwear for summer which he is selling
very cheap.
Year: 1879

The anger of the country is rising at the
fraud in Maine. Dispatches from Washing
ton and from Maine show that as the days
pass and the Republican party realize more
clearly the extent of the crime that has been
committed, their temper grows sterner and
the determination to resist the fraud by every
justi6able means steadily increases. The de-
tails Of indignation meetings In Maine show
how hot Is the wrath of the dcfranded citizens
of that State. Mr. Blaine can safely leave
Year: 1879

The Ute trouble is noe over. Ouray reports
that the White River tribe still resist the de-
mand for the surrender OF the murderers. and
that if the surrender is not made by the day
he has named in his ultimatum-which is to-
day--he will ask for the troops and begin war
upon his recalcitrant brethren. His own opinion
appears to be that there viii be conflict.
Year: 1879

From this time forth. and for some months to
come the days will gradually become longer, which
means that the actual working time IN which some
thing save sleep can be accomplished, and foolish
dreams Will be considerably enlarged. Upon the
whole. for efficient effort and energetic excrton, the
blessed daylight is the best. For most business ii
is Indispensable. Nobody thinks Of trading, of build
ing of cultvating the soil by moonlight or star
light. The pae-faced student, bending by his lamp.
may acquire much knowledge, but everybody
knows that il would be better for him. physically
and intellectually. to go 10 bed. No way has yet
been devised of printing morning newspapers with
ont night work and the public should kindly APP
precate il accordingly. Everybody knows that
sunlight Is wholesome and invigorating 1t has
filed the language with metaphors and illustra-
tons It's tendency is to make the miserable less
so, and the happy happier When it comes in at the
windows, cheerfulness comes with it. When
we 90 out for walk, we like the
brilliant beams for company. When we
arise in the morning we draw the curtains, and
must know nj once whether it is cloudy or clear.
There is so much depends upon the solution of that
problem-what we shall wear, where we shall 20,
what we shall do and what leave undone. III any
body who reads this would remember how charm
ing the sunshine is let him bethink himself OF yes
teray with its slop and splash, its dull leaden sky
and irritating drip.
Year: 1879

1t Is announced that Mr.. Dan Rice, who has long
been eminent in the circus department OF human
energy has experienced religion. which Is all very
WELL and that he Immediately to enter the field
az an evangelist, which does not strike us quite so
favoraby. We are not in the least disposed to
question Mr.. Dan Rce's sincerity, bat we must con-
fess to some doubt to the probable quality Of his
preaching Though he may have no suspicion
of the sincerity of his present mood of mind and
heart it might do no harm to wait little before
dertaklng the conversion of Others. However the
converted circus manager is in good hands. He has
had an interview with Mr.. Moody, and is to speak
first at Mr.. Moody's meetings That gentleman. If
we understand his character isn't likely to sanction
any over-exuberance on the part of the new
preacher and is likely to give him excellent training
for the new career which be has chosen.
Year: 1879

the sternest measure--extermination
eradicate this destructive plague. II we owe
this danger of its revival TO the negligence
OF the lawmakers, il is to be hoped that they
will at least see the necessity OF repairing
their omission rs speedily as possible.
Year: 1879

The experiment of relieving the streets ad
joining Washington Market by establishing a
"Farmers Market further uptown as the
sole place where the farmers will be allowed
to collect their wagons, has had an unpromis-
ing beginning. The opening was set for yes
terday, when everybody put in an appearance
but the farmers. Ii is now thought that the
Inauguration of the new project may be post
poned until Spring.
Year: 1879

A legislative blunder lie perhaps to bring
upon this State another visitation
Of pleuro- pneumonia. The failure of
the Legislature TO make q proper sp-
preparation for reimbursiDg the owners
whose cattle 1t should become necessary to
kill, has been one cause, at least, In perpetu-
ating the disease. which has now broken
out among tho cattle In Westchcster
County. Experience has shown that only
Year: 1879

What significance this brings to the
heart of man. All, yes the thoughts
that cluster around the idea of ''yellow
leaf" are full of pathos and meaning.
They speak in tones not easily misun-
derstood, that although they in the
spring and summer time, fluttered 10
the breeze when fresh and green, that
now during the FALL season, they are
assuming their winter garb of death,
and will soon fall To earth and be for
gotten. All, what sad thought
Thousands of females are this day pass
ingthrough the yellow leaf stage prema-
turely. They are rapidly closing their
lives of usefulness by refusing to Rescue
themselves when SO potent and reliable
Il remedy is at hand as the English Fe-
male bittefs, the great female regulator
of the day.
Year: 1879

No man can do "A good job of work,
preach good sermon, try law suit
well, doctor n patient, or write n good
article when he feels miserable and
dull, with sluggish brain and unsteady
nerves, and none should make the at
tempt in such a condition when il can
be so easily and cheaply removed by a
little Hop Bitters. See other column.


31-2t.
Year: 1879

The HERALD, hav-
ing more than DOUBLE
the circulation inOhiO
county over any paper
published anywhere,
it is by far the best
Advertising Medium
through which TO
reach the people of
Ohio county.


Business men should
make a note of this.
Year: 1879

The dwelling house Of John Warren,
at Glendale, a septuagenarian, was
burned down over hjs head on Friday
night the 4th inst. The, old man had
retired to his bed sbsut sun down aud
was awakened about ten o'clock by the
roaring Of the fire, when he got out Of
bed and found the roof all in blaze.
lie made his escape and the citizens
who arrived in time aided in saving
some of the furniture. He is thus
made houseless and homeless in his
old age, though the $500 insurance,
will make him in quite as
good \ condition as hs was before. The
insurance is in the Delaware Fire and
Marine of Wilmington.
Year: 1879

Peter Smith, 60 years Of age, induced
Mary McNamee, relative, to come and
live with him at his house in Philadel-
phia, promising if she would take care
Of him and his house, he would buy
her a sewing machine and she could
keep all the money he earned. After
living thus for some time the old man
made a will, giving her the house;
but thinking she might have trouble
in getting possession of it after his
death, he was induced to burn the will
and give her deed for it. He kept
possession of the property. for some
time, bat finally Mary turned him
out, and in addition brought suit
against him for fifty five weeks wages:
The case came up before Judge Mitchell
on Thursday, but the jury evidently
thonght Mary had got enough 50 they
returned q verdict in favor of Peter.
Year: 1879

four hundred years has the market been
short of full supply.


Sea serpents have been met with only
$50 feet long, but the majority of them
are at least double that length. A sea
captain who would come into port and
make oath that he had seen one less than
200 feet long would be laughed to scorn
and advised to go West and become
Buffalo Bill. There is no doubt that
one of the monsters can keep right on
growing as long a9 he ants to, and of
course each one is mbitious to spin out
as far as he can. During fly time a sea
serpent 300 feet long has great advan-
tage over q COW or q mule-a fact which
naturqlists seem to have overlooked en-
tirely.


While these monsters are no doubt
somewhat given to roaming around, they
are seldom found curled up under favor
ite cherry trees or in arbors resorUed to
by moOn-struck lovers.


While other snakes go to heaps of
troub BILE to get into n house and curl up
in an old straw hat on the top-shelf of a
bedroom closet, the sea serpent keeps
him elf modestly in the background.


This animal is not gregarious in its
habits. Two sea serpents are never
seen together, and it is seldom that two
are seen the same week.


Their plan seems to be to go it alone.
Each one then secures all the glory and
all the plunder, and there is no give
away about it. Their principal food
consists of tough old ships-the older
and tougher the better, and if any red
nosed sea captain or staggering mates
happen to slip into the monsters mouth
along with topsail yards, bowsprits,
capstans, etc, the serpent is not to
blame for it..


While children may cry for this rep
tile, they hadn't better fool with it, as it
is plain that he is very whimsical in his
nature. Captains have taken one stiff
glass of grog and gone on deck to be-
hold sea serpent humping away from
the ship as fast as he could 90. Other
captains have taken two glasses of grog
and seen the serpent swim all around the
ship and lift its head thirty feet in the
air and open his jaws as if he scented
roast chicken. 1t may ali be in the grog
or it may be the variable nature of the
serpent. Until the real truth is known
the tow-headed boys of the land had
better not run after this marine novelty.


While il is known that the house fly
lives six months and the elephant 100
years, nobody knows how long it takes
a sen serpent to die Of old age. He may
droop and die just rs he has learned the
ropes and come to know all about the
bunko-game, or he may hang on and
witness the passing away of seven gen.
erations of long-lived OIL, Jack Tars. 1t
is perhaps just rs well that some little
mystery is allowed to enshroud this
strange inhabitant. If we were privi-
ledged to slam him around as we do
Il Il l. al
as we do an old hat with rock under it,
we should feel contempt instead of an
admiration for him, and when q ship
came home and reported seeing mons
ter sen serpent in the neighborhood Of
section three, township eleven, in range
thirteen east, the captain would be
asked TO look in our eyes and answer if
he saw vegetable garden here.-De-
tyOH Free Press