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Year: 1876

One of our farmers relates singular
case which occurred some time ago upon
his farm. He had upon his place in the
spring five or six excellent COWS which


were giving large quantities Of milk.
Suddenly the milk began to diminish


without apparent cause. The cows


were well fed and there was no


reason why the milk should fail


Every morning and evening when


the animals came up, each COW lad


the appearance of having been "tam-


pered with" This went on several days


without any explanation, when our
farmer determined to discover who was
robbing him of his milk and he there
fore one day followed his COWS to the pas
ture and concealed himself SO that he
might overtake the thief. The mystery
was explained in short while, when a
number of good sized Pits trotted up, and
each grabbed teat and began the milk
ing process. 1t is supposed that the pigs
learned how" when the cows were lying
down, and as they grew older became
more expert, and soon caught the trick
of reaching up when the cows were in
motion. When our friend first discov-
cred the infant porkers the cows were
leisurely along seeming per-
fectly willing to add to the happiness
and growth of their more diminutive
Such cases as this are prob
ably rare, but this one is vouched for
by one of the most truthful and intelli-
gent farmers of Madison. Other persons
NAV pOssiblv profit by the informa.
(Ky.) Register.
Year: 1876

A BAD ENDING.-The New
York bellies are adding another ac-
complishment (D to tn cir long list
that of opium eating and smOk-
ing. They indulge the habit for
the purpose Of giving that peculiar
brightness to the eye and the rud-
dy appearance to the face; prOba-
bly, not aware that when the mar
cOtic influence is gone. the eye is
more dull and languid than ever,
and that by and by the face will
look like a piece of par-boiled
cOrned- beef.
Year: 1876

A Providence boy went to a
birth day party. and describes it as
follows: First. we all had some
bread and butter; then we had
some lemonade. cold enough to
freeze us; then we had piece OF
birth day cake; then we all had
lots of ice cream; and then we all
had the stomach ache; then we all
lay down, and the big girls gave
us some PEPPERMINT; then we all
went out to play"
Year: 1876

that such place should win its


way to favor in the hearts of all the
people. l, the undersigned, beg
leave to call your attention to my
new stock Of Clothing for the COM
ing winter seasons demand. 1t is
Year: 1876




journey of about twelve hundred miles


Having had great desire to enjoy
a trip down the Mississippi we chose
that way as far as St. Louis, and
must say our desire has been fully sat-
is6ed. We began our trip by waiting
for the boat in the st. James, from
eight p. M. to one a. M, and finished
our river experience by hanging on a
sand bar at St. Louis for a few hours
before We landed, having been on the
river nearly nine days.


Those sand bars are great institu-
tion, at least, we found them so all the
and not knowing just where we were
plenty to eat, and it was all paid for,
way down the river, but then we had
going when we got stuck on sand bar,
or laid up over night because it was too
dark to run, or were told the boat was
going to stop two or three hours to take
on coal and freight, the grace of pa
thence had good chance to develope
itself.


It would be useless to 60 into de-
scription of the scenery, or the towns
and bridges of the river, because our
knowledge Of them is 50 little in CON-
parison to that of many of the readers
of the "ADvANCE," who have been up
and down the river so many times; but
to those who have yet to make their
first trip, it will pay you when you
come to Chattanooga, or any other
southern point, to come by the way Of
the river; especially if you can make it
in the season of low water.


The "Central Christian Advocate"
one of our church papers published in
St. Louis, had list of the appoint
ments of the Holston conference, and
by consulting that we found, beyond
all doubt, that we were going to Chat
tanooga, Tennessee. The route selected
was the St. LOUIS and South Eastern
railroad, which takes its passengers
through portions of southern Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee to
Nashville, the distance of 319 miles.


Had we known that our road led US
through the soldiers cemetery at Nash
vile, we should have been prepared to
make quick observations, but as it was
we only had a glance; but enough to
see that our heroic dead have beauti-
full spot ror their resting place which is
well cared for and will never be neglec
ted.


Any one passing through Nashville
ought to certainly visit the State Capi.
tol. From it's top all the objects of in
terest in and around the city are clearly
seen; especially the battle fields of the
rebellion. The position of the two
armies were pointed out to US and their
movements so described that it almost
seemed we were there. The Capitol
building is a magnificent structure,
completed in 1859 at cost of 5000.
600. It is built of bluish-gray fossilat.
ed limestone, beautifully variegated.


AS it was erected just before the war
one sees in it all the style and grandeur
of the most cultivated ideas of southern
aristocracy. One would not say, the
Year: 1876

where their hard earnings in these


dull times can be most judiciously
invested, and where business is done
on fair and honest principles, it is an
indlsputable fact,one that cannot be
Year: 1876

of people and especially those: who
have to buy Clothing, and it is a
question of more vital individual i'm
portance, because it is one that
touches the pocket-books, and when
ever a good and sure place can be
Year: 1876

The sinking of the Harvest Queen in the


Irish Channel continues to be the subject of discussion in
shipping circles The British Consul at this port has
amncd Capt Jennings of the A1r3tc IN relation to the
alleged collision. The latter denies that ne had serious
collision with any vessel lie says that ho did have
slight collision with unknown vessel but claims that
no injury was done. The Consul deprecated the with
holding of the report Of the accident, and said that 1t
would result in trouble or the captain The vceConsu
examined the ether officers of the Adriac, and trans
United the result OF the inquiry 10 Eg aud for the IN
formation OF the Board OF Trade. G. H. Marshall 4 Co..
the OF the Harvest Queen ore firm In the belief
that their vessel sunk by The nae. while X. j.
COrtis agent Of the White Star line. Is equally certain
that the Adriatic was not tine Of the loss.
Year: 1876

many the stopped upsometime on one ad
sometimes on other bohfyiDg rise 10 dis
agreeable suy sensation the head. accompanied by ooca
violent and prolonged paroxysms of sneezng Again.
distressing feeling OF fncss compression experienced
above and between the eyes, pain manests itself In the


ce forehead temples on the top OF back OF the head some


times Of so severe character that Is mistaken Tor neuralgia
The sense Of smell generally bunted entirely los and
taste may become similarly affected.


The husky Of mas al character while oennes
hoarseness accompanied by more or leSs
cough excessive debility and emaciaton. Indeed IN n
stances the considerable and progressive
to suggest Of bcrcuar disease and not few
cases OF Caarh under notice have been
regarded Consumption and so treated By unSaTy or neD
per.eneod practitioners.
Year: 1876

As the disease iasens Itself upcn its victim after
another OF the vital powers give way The patient loses hesn
strength angu unable TO perform mental physical
the usual facility, is depressed in spirits and
and sleep; the weakened and
It's permanent impairment seriously threatened


membrane becomes morbdly sensitive and IN
spite Of the becomes affected from the slightest
causes breath Of wind upon the lining of
throat becomes productive OF cold and gives rise
TO of the respiratory organs Thus the
patient subject frequent and repeated cods each


ravaLng the disease by giving it new impulse al attacking


larger extent Of surface than It's predecessor In this mars
ner the spreads from to until it finally
reaches the lungs and produces Consumption II would ina
deed blessing humanity would learn apt
which experience teaches us dayTnAf
TO NEGLECT THg TREATMENT OF cATAaRh TO Dla
CONSUMPTION.


experience Of over twenty years devoted chiefly TO tho
study and CATION Catarrh and aided
Of the most important nature enables Dr. ghth 70
radical and permanent IN the most obstinate
In proof this hundreds Of testimonials OF
from prominent and weknown residents OF New may
be seen his Office PIP Fifth ave. corner 26thsL


Office hours from TIL 8.
Year: 1876

Some time during Friday night burglars got
into unoecuped house adjoining the store of Freid
Pitts, at Broadway and Thrty-thrdst. They went
through the yard and removed wooden grating lead
ing To the cellar Of Mr. Pts's store BY boring holes In
the ceiling of the cellar they made aperture II or 10
inches square, through which they got into the store
from which they stole lace and gloves valued at II 800
Year: 1876

Catarrh Is Of the frequent OF deafness
Scarcely any afflicted with this disease for any length
normal acuteness Of the hearing powers
With hearing sucrs first only by spells while in
hearing ndistnct without the appearance Of
any premonitoy symptoms the deafness Increasing grad
paly until all useful hearing Noises In the head Of
sver conceivable rpon often add materially to the er
istlug distress.
Year: 1876

The Elevated Railway Company has com
pleted it's line TO Central Park and Tuesday will
begin running forty through trains daily each way. The
time ID about thirty minutes. The PosOnce will send
mails to the upper part OF the city by these
trains An excursion train win be the road from
the Battery the Central Park and return this morning
according to the annexed timetable:
Year: 1876

Gen. Schenck is out In a letter declaring
that the mention of his name In connection
with the Congressional nomination In his
district is without his concurrence, and that
he Will lot re-enter public life In any capac-
1ty whatever. He designs devoting his time
10 bis private affairs.
Year: 1876

The editor of the New York Sun a few DAYS
ago ingenuously replied In print to few in
ferrogatOries on the subject OF hell. Since
then, 10 use his own terse expression, shell
has broken loose" A peck OF letters on hell
has been received at the Ssfa ONCE. The
burden of the controversy is almost too much
Tor Mr.. Dana, out he still boldly proclaims
his belief that there Is hell.-Cfn Enquirer.


Dana without he'll would be literally ga
Man without Country
Year: 1876

The Serviaps and the Montene grfns ap-
Gear to have gained some successes, but not
enough to encourage the belief that they will
be able TO make an aggressive campaign
Upon the Turks
Year: 1876

1t is stated that the conference committee
on the legislative appropriation bill have
failed to agree on the salaries of members of
Congress, but that they are likely to com.
promise on a, 500. This will hardly do; four
Per cent. is too small reduction, taking into
consideration the fact that at least one
house proposed to cut down the pittance of
clerks In the departments ten per cent
Economy is good thing, but like charity
II should begin at home. IL does seem to
make difference whose OK Is gored.
Year: 1876

Gymnastic exercises for young ladies are a
part of the regular instruction in large num-
Der OF the schools of Germany. In the higher
schools In Berlin they have been for some time
compulsory and on October the same system
was extended to all the communal schools for
girls in the German capital. The chief hostility
to the movement comes from the mothers of
the pupils. ~
Year: 1876

The Philadelphia correspondent of the Pail
Mall Gazette takes great delight in shocking
London society by explaining the facility with
which acquaintances are made at American
watering places "0ne young Englishman of
my acquaintance, whose face and manners are
in themselves q passport, surprised me the
other evening at q summer hotel, where We
were remaining but single day. We had ar-l
rived about two hours before, and were watch
ing few ladies and gentlemen who were dane
ing and chatting in the drawing room. Ny
companion left my side, addressed one of the
ladies pleasantly but respectfully, seemed to
enter into conversation, and presently became
her partner In quadrille. When we afterward
met asked him how he had managed to walk
so quietly over the few impediments which even
/ had always found. t0h,' he answered, Il
told her was English and great way from
home, and had no acquaintance here, and she
took me up in q matronly sort of way, as If
she felt It her duty to make me as comforta-
BILE as possible. / often do that in America,
you know; at q summer resort"
Year: 1876

responded to this speech, thanking the donor
for the flowers, and the citizens for the beau
Iuul sword, which should never be drawn ex-
cept in defense of the honor and prOsperity Of
his country. He stated that the Rifles had
won the first prize on their own field, the
ChlckasaWS the second, and he hoped to
see the question settled upon a neutral field,


dancing was then resumed, and continued
until late hour this morning
Year: 1876

TO Resume TTorb.9o-D The Old Do
minion Granite Works and the Wcstham
yards will resume operations to-day. The
former will put on force Of one hundred
and fifty hands to begin with, and viii
doubtless increase the number to the COM
plement employed before the suspension OF
operations in short time. The Westham
Works viii begin with the same force ens-
ployed before the stoppase OF work. The
statement OF the resumption OF work by
these stone-yards will be encouraging news
to the large number OF stone-cutters and
employees who have been engaged by them.
Year: 1876

STRICT ORDERS TO E-CUTTERs.-Wc
understand that Mr.. Bardsley, the chief su-
perintendcnt OF the Old Dominion Granite
Works, delivered a lecture at that station
on Saturday evening to the stone-cutters
and workingmen employed Oh the works,
in which he stated that il any man connected
with the works was caught entering any sa-
loon he was to have his ':head cut Off" at
once. He not only forbade them from get.
ting drinks themselves, but ordered that
they should not go in to get cigar or wait
to see their friends drink. 1t was further
ordained that the men who were set to work
should spend their money in the company's
store, and should they not comply with this
order they will be discharged.
Year: 1876

A HARMLESS Acknowledgement Wren
last evening arrested Emma Fitzhugh on
the charge OF assaulting and beating Mar
tha Scott. It is well for Emma that Martha
shows neither wound nor scar, as the Police
Justice will administer upon the case this
morning.
Year: 1876

Meeting of the City Committse.-A meet
ing OF the City Conservative Committee was
held last night. The question OF ordering
another meeting in the Third Ward next
Saturday night for the purpose OF eecting
an alternate to the Congressional Convention
was discussed
Year: 1876

The Water-Supply.-Th matter Of an adj
ditional water-supply, which Is so much
needed by this city, will probably be taken
up and acted upon by the City Council at an
early day. The place most favored for the
new reservoir, If one should be constructed,
is in the vicinity OF the old battery. This is
the most elevated point in this vicinity.
Year: 1876

The Injunction CaSe.-The case OF j.. Il.
TAYLOR, restraining the city from removing
the fence and part Of his dwelling, on Porter
between Ninth and Tenth streets, will be
heard before Judge Clopton on Monday next,
at q special term OF the court. The trial OF
this case is looked forward to with consider
able interest by the numerous property
holders Oh the line Of the proposed improve
Year: 1876

TIE MEETING OF THE CRY COMMITTEE
To-NIGHr.-At the special meeting OF the
Citv Conservative Committee to be held To-
nicht the matter OF electing delegates to the
Congressional Convention will be con-
Year: 1876

will close by remarking that my legal
friend, who is very scholarly, always ac-
cent coadjutor on the second instead Of the
third, where it rightfully belongs.-New
England Journal of Education.
Year: 1876

Some confounded idiot has put that
pen where can't find it r growled old AS
perty the other day as he rooted about
the desk. 'Ah. um, yes / thought So he
continued in lower key. as he hauled the
article from behind his ear.
Year: 1876

SPoT1 ED TAIL AGENCY, Sept. %.
The treaty with the Indians of
this agency was concluded this ev-
ening after three hours council.
Spotted Tail made another lengthy
speech in which he insisted upon
going down to the Indian Territory.
first to look at the country, then to
go to Washington to talk with the
Great Father. At the same time he
also wished a delay in signing the
treaty until the present war was sat
isfactorily and peacefully settled.
Hesaid: [ wish to have two men to
help me. One is the chief minister
(pointing to Bishop Whipple) and
the other the Rev. Mr.. Hinman, to
settle the matter. You have the
words of the Great Spirit and you
try to live according to his will.
You know this war trouble does not
please the Great Spirit, and l want
you to help me to rub it out. An
Episcopalian minister has come
here to teach us, but l don't think
it is done properly. I would like to
have some female ministers, dressed
in black clothes, to receive the girls
in house and teach them, ard to
have white male ministers in black
hats and coats to take the lsoys III
another place and teach them prop
erly. These ministers | want to
take the name of things sent to US
and when they come, to see that
they are all there.


Blue Tech, ST o.ted Tia IS father
in-law, wanted to know who was the
one thai was TO carry their words to
the Great Father, and upon Solici-
tor Gen. Gaylord being pointed out
handed him handsomely decorated
pipe and tobacco pouch, which he
said the Great Spirit had given him.
He told Gaylord to present it to
the Great Father at Washing On as
from man who spoke at the coun-
Gil, and ask the Great Father to be
merciful to the Indians, and pity
them and help them, and let them
remain in their own country.


Speeches were made by several
other Indians and by Judge Gaylord
Col. Boone and Bishop Whipple,
But the Indians were undecided.
when Spo ed Tail srose and left the
counsil room " len outside, r
". Raymond, w1iacl man living
Year: 1876

among Spotted Tails people for
the last 81 years, told him if he did
not sign the treaty Red Cloud would
get ahead of him and derive all the
advantage to be had from the treaty
Raymond then went to Red Cloud
and Red Dog, of Red Cloud agency,
who were outside the council room,
and told them to go in and urge
Spotted Tail and his people to sign.
They did SO, and made short but
effective speeches and then with
drew. Therenpon Two Strike said
the reason We are afraid to touch
the pen and are setting before you
is because we have been deceived so
many times before, If we knew the
words you told were true, we would
be willing to sign every day. Then
Spotted Tail addressed his people,
saying. eff our friends up above" "
referring to Red Cloud agency, chad
not signed the treaty I would help
them in holding out; but as our
friends up there have signed, ask
all good men who are true to come
up and sign it." Half an hour later
the necessary signatures were at
tached and the treaty was made.
The Indians here all want the mill
tary agent removed aud Howard re-
instated.
Year: 1876

by possibility the Confederate debt and always probably
the protection OF c0lored men, these millions OF
southern claims under bis administration, dasing upon
the Treasury with terrible force compared to which the
RAID OF Floyd Thompson and others at the threshold of
the rebellion puere and sgnlfcant To these
saults liable TO follow the elastic money doctrine of
the party, not actually 20 lead the way TO national
bankruptcy and reputation, Mr. Tden could nteEpose
no barrier: :" Do you ask whether the Republican
party with Its demoralizcd administrative record OF the
past few be trusted work reforms in the
public AerTicei You know that have been
Wiling TO apply fearless and searching
tiny into the conduct of some of my political
associates, and into the controlling influences OF
the party itself felt ono having q stake IN the
poetic memores and grand scheyements Of party
the abOrB OF its campaigns I'm the hardships of its


tests ana IN the gories of its trumphs therefore
al the more solcOus OF its reputation and jealous of its
nntarnished renowyl And at last sure while all
ed not JOIN in ahding and rcprOO nearly all now feel
taat IL was not too much too severe and gladly unite


III course 20 obterae the dark spots of the last few
years with heniguant and wise administration in the
Iutue. IL may moreover be said, a measure Of my
faith that during all thus spotted and period the
conscience OF che body OF the party time be-


came fatally nsenstve. And now, all conscious OF tts
former indifference and neglect it upon the work
OF reseung itself from the per5 which beset II and
seeking the safety prosperity aud honor Of the Republic
Year: 1876

a NATIONAL HOLIDAY PROCLAIMED BIZ THE
fhEsIDENr-THE BROAD BRIMs OF THE CEN
TEHSIAL CITY IN FEVER OF PATRIOTISM


CELEBRATION OF THE EVENT IN THE CITY.


WAsHrSGroS, FEB. 21, 1870
Tne PRESIDENT to-day Issued the following Executive
ORDER


whereas the following concurrent resolution has
been adopted by the Congress Of the United States


Be II resolved That TOR the promotion of the national
feeling throughout the Union the occasion OF the
centennial year Of independence, and believing
this TO be the proper time for tho expression Of our
appreciation Of the great services to the peo
pie and the OF liberty by the Father Of our Coun
try, George Washington, the 22d day OF the present
month shall be treated and deemed national holiday
throughout the United States in the busi
ness, and far consistent with the public welfare
In all Of the departments OF the governments employ
ment shall be suspended that day. and whereas the
spirit and sentiment expressed in said resolution meets
with my warmest approval


Now, therefore, in pursuance of that purpose and in
harmony with the general sentiment of the nation,
ulysses s. Grant, President OF the United States OF
America, hereby direct that all business in the Execu
tive Department OF the government shall be suspended
on the I'D OF February 1876 and that said depart
ments shall be closed on that day.


BY the President U. g. GRANT
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary OF State
Year: 1876

Bow legs and knock-knees, common
deformities, are said to arise from the
afflicted one having been put on his or
her feet too early in babyhood. But q
physician thinks differently, and we
commend his statement to mothers who
desire that their babies shall be physi-
cally upright:


He attributes the bow legs to habit
some youngsters delight in of rubbing
the sole of one foot against that of the
other; some will go to sleep with their
soles pressed together. They appear to
enjoy the contact only when the feet are
naked they do not attempt to make it
when they are socked or slippered. So
the remedy is obvious, keep the baby's
soies covered.


Knock-knees the doctor ascribes to O
different childish habit, that of sleeping
on his side, with one knee tucked into the
hollow behind the other. He has found
that where one leg has been bowed in
ward more than another, the patient has
always slept on one side, and the upper
member has been that which has been
most deformed. Here the preventive is
to pad the insides OF the knees, so as to
keep them apart, and lot the limbs grow
freely their own way.