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Year: 1875

l THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.

 The association met according to adjournment, and the members proceeded in q body to pay their respects to the governor. On reaching the executive office, and after the usual introductory forms had been gone through with, MT. Silverman, of the Pine Bluff Re publican, addressed Gov. Garland in these terms;

 "Your Exce.lency: As mem- bers of the press association of the state of Arkansas, we come here for the purpose of paying our respects to you as the chief executive of the state. We are, to certain extent, the holders of public sentiment, and it is with out egotism when we say that combined we exert an influence that is second to no other in the commonwealth. But we are also pleased to acknowledge that we to a certain extent guided by the wisdom and policy of the admin istrative head, and looking upon you as one of the ablest men that has ever graced the executive chair, we desire to talk with you in a friendly and sociable way upon subjects that the people of our noble state are deeply inter ested in, especially the great and important subject of immigration. Now, that we have a firm, stable and permanently established gov ernment, fully recognized by every branch of the federal head, we feel that new life and vigor has been instllled and infused in us, and with your able management of the helm of state, we expect to see our land flow with milk and honey" l, as a republican editor of the largest republican paper in the state, and living in the most populous republican county in the state, take great pride in stating to you that the people l represent are in full accord with your pub lie acts, and 1 congratulate you upon the noble and patriotic stand you have taken in the interest of the whole people, irrespective of party or previous condition"

 Gov. Garland responded in fit ting terms, acknowledging the courtesy of the call, and paying handsome compliment to the press.

 The association then visited the Arkansas Female institute in a body, and the members were cor dially received, and entertained with excellent music by Mrs. Slaughter and Misses Can't and McCallum.

 At the invitation of the Gazette representatives, the association then called at Triplett's club rooms for the purpose of inspect ing some specimens of wine of native growth-iive kinds being on exhibition-the production of Pye's vineyard, near the city. The members were well pleased with the display. Afterwards the association met again at the cham Der of commerce, President Smithee in the chair.

 President Smithee called the vice-president to the chair, and offered the following
Year: 1875

Our worthy contemporary, the White County Record, of the eth inst. gave an article headed "Scal- ing of our State Debt" The article lead off as follows: "There seems to be q growing feeling on the part of the masses that our state debt should be sealed, and we have no doubt our legislators have felt enough of the public pulse to satisfy themselves that relief of some kind is demanded"

 That relief of some kind is nee essary IS plain proposition, self evident and indisputable; but that the feeling of the masses is that the state debt should be seal ed we are not quite so sure of.

 The word sealing as used in connection with our state debt Is too nearly synonymous with repu- diation to suit us. We want noth- ing that smacks of repudiation. We want fair, full, and honest discharge of every cent of honest indebtedness, If there are any bonds which have been illegally issued let an investigation be in- stituted and when such fact is ascertained let the state declare the bonds so issued spurious, and she will be absolved in full from any obligations on account of such spurious bonds, But her honest debts let her not repudiate, not even to the amount of a nickle. Where is the propriety or justice of sealing? If we scale, we ad- nit the justness of the demands against us, and say in substance, "your claim is just but we do not intend to pay but 25, 40, 90, or 60 cents on the dollar; if you will take this it's all right, if not we will pay you nothing" Such an action as this in an individual we would call downright rascality, and why it would be any better in Q corporation we are at q loss to see. Again, if we scale, we pay just as much on spurious in d btedness as we do on honest contracts. We hold that Arkan- sas is perfectly able with wise management to pay every cent she justly owes, and there is no ex- cuso for this scaling business. The credit of the state, low as it is, is now better than it will be if she goes to repudiating.

 If a wise financial policy and a wholesome system of administra- tion and taxation is adopted we can work out all right. If there are any parties who see fit to sell their claims against the state for 25c on the dollar, we have no ob- lection to offer to the state or any other party buying said claims, but we do object to the state compelling creditors to receive 25c for one dollar. It is just such q feeling of uncertainty as all this talk about scaling down indebtedness produces, that keeps our credit so low; it is not the amount we owe, it is the want of confidence Tn the good faith of our state. Whenever it is known for certain that our state is deter mined to faithfully pay her debts, and this talk about scaling down" is stopped, then, and not until then will our credit be worth something.
Year: 1875

IJ IS IIlIISIGU.

 Decoration day throughout the length and breadth of our land has been celebrated by brave men and fair women. The memories of the brave dead have been rev erenced and their last resting places in the quiet cemetery have been strewn with flowers by fair hands.

 The animoslties of the past
Year: 1875

If you can afford it brother Holmes, we certainly ought not to complain; but really it is hard to excuse such Q paper as you send us this week. You do your self great injustice, We know you can do better.
Year: 1875

A few weeks ago the Grange and the Gazette were engaged in discussing the value of salt pork as food for COWS; they are now considering the newspaper local as an article of provender for COWS. We presume the readers of those papers will be edified.
Year: 1875

Vice President Wilson was serenaded at st.
Louis, on Saturday, and made speech in re-


sponse. He said he came not to speak of pub
lio affairs, nor had they anything to do with his
visit He had been travelling in Kentucky
Tennessee, and Arkansas, and had received moth
Ing but kindness from all with whom he had mot.
He had come to the conclusion that there were
great effsrts making to improve that section Of
tho country. There was more peace and
order, and hope and confidence than at any time
since tho closing of tho war. He trusted
that ii would increase and that in
every section Of our country we should come
to know each other better, and love each other
more than we have done. We have he said,
magnificent continental empire; we
had proved ourselves in peace and
war a brave people we are a strong people.
United we could stand against the world. Uni
ted, he believed,w are to be, and it is the duty
OF the patriot and Christian to bind every SEQ
tion Of this land together in bonds of love, af-
lection and interest," This country Ia large
enough for us all, for every race, and he be-
lieved We should by word and act ooncede equal
rights to all men put into our hearts what
we put in our constitution and laws and that
peace and harmony, that brotherly love and a
rivalry in doing good and in building up the
country would animate every heart in every Sec
ton Of the land.
Year: 1875

A jolly doctor called on lady
on his way home from a dinner
party, so full that he could not
count her pulse beat. Conscious
OF the cause of his difficulty, he in
a moment Of irritation; blurted
out, Drunk, by Jove l' and rushed
out of the house. The next day
the lady sent for him and said that
she lamented that he had discover
ed her condition, and begged he
would keep it a secret.
Year: 1875

From the forthcoming Report of the State
Agricultural Board of Michigan.


If any one should doubt that this
late conner among our pests takes
first rank as an enemy to our field
crops, he would only need to glance
at the market columns of any of
our journals to become speedily
convinced of his error. What sig
nifies the fact that potatoes are
quoted, and have been for the past
two or three years, even in the
rural journals, at 81 and upwards
per bushel, unless 1t means that
the potato beetle is fast converting
a common article of diet into q
luxuryl Nay, more, it asserts that
even known remedies are slow of
application. Though in this case
we have very cheap and perfec-
tive remedy, still actual observa-
ton and the high price of potatoes
prove that barely half our farmers
make use of it. There can be no
doubt that should this article in
duce all orr farmers to "fight the
potato-bee tie by the most approved
METHOD" it would add at least
100000 to the wealth Of our State
the coming year.


e HISTORY.


The history of the beetle is that
it is native Of Colorado, where it
was discovered, named and de-
scribed by Say, many years ago !;
how on a bridge Of potato vines it
infested our western states less
than Q score of years since, and
from thence spread rapidly east
ward, till now it has actually gain
ed our Atlantic Coast, where it only
awaits opportunity to take passage
for Europe, where it will continue.
its dreaded ravages in the green
fields Of the Emerald Isle, e,--all this
is already well-known.


NATURAL HISTORY.


The natural history Of the pota-
to-beetle is also familiar to most of
our farmers. 1t comes forth out of
the earth, as q beetle, just as the
potato vines are peering from the
ground. Sometimes as the crea-
ture stands over the Hill Is seems
fairly to grin in expectant longing,
for the rich, tender feasts which
nature Is about to spread. With
the coming Of warm days the fe-
male lays her clusters Of orange
eggs sometimes to the number of q
thousand,-a single beetle which l
confined laid over eleven hundred
eggs,-either on the under side OF
the leaves of the potato vines, or
on blades of grass or other vegeta-
bles near by.


These soon hatch, when the
voune or lar@ are found to eat
unite as voraciously as the mature
beetle. In about fifteen days the
voupu become fully developed,
when they pass into the ground to
pupate. After about ten days oil
Year: 1875

A gentleman was endeavorfng to
enjoy an evening in the company
of a young lady upon whom he
called, but found serious obstacle
in the person of stern father,
who at length very plainly intima-
ted that the hour for retiring had
arrived. 81 think you are correct
my dear sir" returned the una
Dashed young, man. "we have
been waiting to have you go for
over an hour"
Year: 1875




the beetle state, and from their
freshness it might be thought that
the old-time beetles had been alb
sent to get new suit, and had
just returned to show their finery


These beetles, with their bright
bands of yellow and black, mate,
deposit eggs, and soon die, behav-
ing in all respects as before. So
too the Larvae and pupB. These
again are followed by third brood
which completes the ruinous work
for the season but the pupa of
this last brood do not come forth
in ten days, nor do they die, but,
resting quietly beneath the earth,
seem to be gathering strength for
miserable repetition of the
previous years abomination.


WILL THEY REMAIN WITH Us?


1t is hoped by many that these
incorrigible pests will not be long
among US, reasoning from analogy,
as many insects Qike the Hessian
fly have been quite as destructive
for a time, and then have almost
entirely vanished. We may rea-
sonably hope that the insect enc
mics of this beetle, which are rap
idly increasing, will lessen its
number yearly; but that we shall
ever be rid of it is reckoning with
out our host. 1t will probably re-
main with us for all time, though
as its natural enemies become more
numerous they will doubtless hold
it in check, so that some years the
evil will be very slight. Still it is
safe to conclude that we shall have
to be ever ready to give it battle,
and well may we be grateful that
such efficient weapons are at our
command.


REMEDIES.


Inasmuch as Paris green is so
practical, so efficient, and SO cheap
a remedy for this pest, I shall in
this place do what every farmer
had better do on his farm,---ignore
all other means, such as picking,
machinery, ETC., as too expensive
and not sufficiently thourough.
With little care, Paris green-the
genuine article of course-is en-
tirely safe, and we may well well
come the change of its use from
our beautiful green-tinted wall-pa-
pers where its poisonous exhalation
have long gendered disease and
death, to the richer green of our
potato fields. c


The two methods which have
been tried at the college, with the
best success asto economy, are eth
er to mix the green with water,
a heaping tablespoonful to ten
quarts Of the fluid, and sprikle on
on with q common sprinkler or an
old broom; or to mix the green
with -four in the proportion Of one
part Of green to six Of flour, sifted
on when there is no dew on the
vines, either through q muslin bag
to a convenient handle,
that it may be carried and shaken
over the vines, the person making
The application walking upright, or
with a pail, the bottom being Of
fine wire gauze or finely perforated
tin. Where these methods are
used the whole expense per acre,
Tor both material and cost of ap-
plication, will not exceed s5 for
the season. ruI tsl sla


The advantages Of the water
Year: 1875

At the request OF several citizens of
the place, we have decided to call a
meeting of the business men of Cheboy-
gan for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the propriety OF organizing
an association to promote the in
terests and welfare cf the village. The
meeting will be held at the Spencer
House Wednesday evening, the 10th inst.
1t is hoped that every person interested
in the growth of the village and sur
rounding country will make it point to
be present. There are many things con-
nected with the prosperity of the place,
which need the earnest cooperation of
all, and in no other way can it so readily
be obtained. The TRIBUNE has often
called attentic TO this matter, and given
reasons for such an organization. Let
every one who fells an interest in the
matter attend, and be present at 7:30
o'clock.
Year: 1875

BY reference to the proceedings of the
special meeting of the council held
Thursday evening, it will be seen that
the village is to have its principal streets
lighted. This is a judicious action on
the part of the Board, and one which
should have been taken some time since,
but it is much better now than later.
The fifteen lamps ordered will give
give light where it is most needed, and
and give the place a much more cheer
tul appearance, to say nothing of the
convenience to our citizens. The coun-
Gil has not appropriated money for any
purpose this year, that will give the gen.


eral satisfaction that this will. Outside
of any convenience that will result to
this place, the impression that the light
ed streets will give to strangers will
more than repay the cost of the lamps.
Year: 1875

The oyster supper gotten up by the
Methodist people last Wednesday night
was not the success usually attained by
this church. The attendonce was not
very large, owing probably to combina-
ton OF causes, chief among which was
other attractions. The net receipts were
not what they would have been had it
not been tor their being unfortunate in
getting oysters. The oysters were or
dered from Detroit on the last trip of
the st. joe, but owing to the storm she
was out SO long that the bivalves were
spoiled before reaching here, hence a
supply had to be purchased here. Not
withstanding these drawbacks, those
who attended had very pleasant time.
Year: 1875

MeSsrs. Turner, Smith & Humphrey,
are the owners Of the best farming lands
in this vicinity. 1t was selected several
years since, before emigration turned
this way much, and the best land could
be had for the asking.


These lands are now offered for sale
by the firm, in lots to suit purchasers,
and upon long time. Those wishing to
invest in farming lands, will do well to
call upon Mr.. Humphrey, at his Office in
this place. A small payment down will
be required as guarantee Of good faith.
and upon the balance, time will be given
to suit the buyer. This liberal manner
of doing business will doubtless attract
many residents to the county.
Year: 1875

comes into the light Of the stores it is
evident that bright influences and ten
der memories and glad anticipations
are weaving themselves in his heart,
for ho meets Parks with q smile, and
after a pleasant chat about the win.
ter's prospects they part laughing. On
ly twice in the trip does his face fall,
and that's when he goes in after her
hat and when he gets the shoes. A
half-hour later he is in the grocery sit
ting on a barrel, while his goods are
being put up, and carrying on an ami
mated discussion with the grocer ard
several acquaintances. At nine
o'clock he starts for home. He has
several recelpted bills in his pocket
each Of which being in excess, Of
course, Of what his wife estimated be,
fore he left home and as he strug-
Giles along with an aching arm, and
stumbles against various distractions,
he remembers it is Saturday night,
the end OF the week of toll, and tries
to recall bits of verses and sentences
of beautiful sentiment appropriate to
the hour. lie don't believe in grum-
bling at everybody, and so he reserves
his trouble with the grocery bill, his
Indignation at the milinel, and the
various annoyances he has been sub
jectcd to until he gets home, and then
he hurls his thunder at all these peo-
pie and objects through the head of
his wife. And she, the dear compan-
ion of his life, having got the children
from back of the stove and to bed, by
the hair, aud discovered that he has
forgotten the matches, and got more
bone than meat in the steak, is fully
prepared to tell him just what she
thinks of him.


And while they talk, the flame in
the stove dances happily, the lamp
sheds rich, soft glow over the room,
and the colors in the carpet and in
the pictures, and the reflective surfaces
of the mantel ornaments, blend into q
scene of quiet beauty. 1t is the night
before the Sabbath--the calm, resttul
Sabbath, and as the two workers pre-
pare to seek their well-earned repose,
she says that if she has got to be
harassed like this she'll be in her
grave before the winter is over, and
he IS confident that if the bills keeT
mounting up as they are doing the
whole family will be in the poor-house
the first thing they know.


-DaaJwy News.
Year: 1875

SECRETS. None are so fond of Sc
crets rs those who do not mean to keep
them such persons covet secrets as a
spendthrift does money, for the pur-
pose of circulation. A secret should
never be told to one who is anxious
to get possession of it, for it then loses
its character, and is weapon in the
hands of an enemy.
Year: 1875

making sulTepllIoaS Sr''haceS HJ the
mother, to the relief OF herself and |
the intense editication of the other
children.


The tea is finally over, that delight.
full Saturday nights meal, and as the
appeased father stretches back in his
chair and looks dreamiy at the flame
dancing in the stove he says to his
first born:


rs them Eindlings cut, young
man o.


Of course they have not been, and
the youth replies


I'm going right out to do it now
and steps about lively for his hat.


You'd better; and if come home
again and find them kindlings not cut
| won't leave a whole bone in your
body. DO you hear me ?"


"Yes, pa.


"Wel, then, start your boots"


They are started, and the relieved
father comes back with his eyes to
the glad flame, and watches it alb
stractedly, while his thoughts are busy
with the bright anticipations of the
coming day of rest,


"Aint you going down street, or
are you going to sit there all night 2"
asks his wife. He turns around and
looks at her. It's a sort of mechani-
cal movement without any apparent
expression. 'There's got to be some
thing got for dinner tomorrow, and |
want you to 60 to Adams an see if
my hat is done, an Thomas must
have pair of shoes, an there amt a
bit Of backing in the house, resumes
the mother. "You can tell Burroughs
that that last butter he sent up amt
fit for . hog to eat, an if he amt got
anything better than that we don't
want it. You'd better get small
piece Of pork while you are down, an
if you see Parks ask him when he's
coming here to fix that wall He has
get the plaster off, an there it stands,
an there's no use of trying to put the
room to rights until the wall is fixed.
| don't see what the old fool is think
inc of to leave room like that"


Hereupon the head of the house
gets upon his feet, takes u brief, long.
ing glance at the pleasant stove, and
wants to know where in thunder his
coat and hat are and if nothing can be
left where 1t is put. Then she tells
him that if he looks where he ought
to, he'd find the things fast enough.
He does find them and then goes into
the kitchen, and q moment later ap
pears with very red face, and pas
sionately asks if basket can be kept
in that house for five minutes at a
time, and moodily follows his wife to
where the basket Is, and looks still
more moody when brought face to
face with it and sarcastically asked if
he could see a barn if 1t was in front
, of his nose. Thus primed with the
invigorating utterances OF the home
circle he takes up his basket and goes
down street, leaving his faithful wife
, to stand as a wall of granite between
the children and the canned cherries,
and to finish up the work. As he
reaches the gate the door opens and
she shouts after him:


r "Remember to get some matches
there amt one in the house and
, don't be all night, Tor I'm tired an


want to go to bed at decent hour, if
i possible"


"Go to bed, then, an shut up your


mouth !" and with this parting in
: junction he strides gloomily out into
r the darkness. 1t is not exactly known
t what he is thinking of as he moves
along, but it is doubtless of the near


approach of the Sabbath. As he
Year: 1875

LOVING AND BEING LOVED. D.-lf
you love others they will love you. If
you speak kindly to them they will
speak kindly to you. Love is usually
repaid with love in this world, and
hatred with hatred. Would you hear
a sweet and pleasing echo, speak
sweetly and pleasantly yourself
Year: 1875

One of our hardware dealers i'm
ported clerk from Chicago about
six months since, but he isn't here
now. The reason why he isn't here
now is, because he has returned to
the former city to obtain a divorce.
The circumstances leading to this
demoralizing state of affairs in this
particular family are interesting, and
happened in this wise: He preceded
his wifc's arrival here by several
weeks, and during his lonely bachel-
orhood contracted something worse
than a bad cold, and rs a natural
consequence Il big row was the result
of his wife's arrival. In short, they
had a regular set to, the exasperated
wife fighting like an infuriated wild
cat, and getting the better of her
faithless lord, finally dumped his ex-
hausted corpus into an adjoining
room to cool off. This first greeting
Of his better half confined him to his
bed four days. Matlnees of a similar
nature occurred almost weekly, and
the landlady of the house in which
they boarded was finally led to be-
lieve it was way they had and paid
no attention to the awful din and
racket in that particular room. And
now, because he couldn't hold his
own in 4 square rough and tumble
tussel with her he wants Il divorce.
1t is ever thus.


Life is but u vapor


And full of woes;


Man cuts up a caper


And down he goes