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Year: 1875

rope suspended from above. and passing
downward. This 1 rightly conJectured
must be the bell-rOpe, and the idea
at once occurred to me to alarm the
village. / pulled away with all MY
strength. The loud peals of the bell
rcverberated through the tower, and
were, l afterward ascertained, heard
for miles round. People started out
of their beds in terror, ran to the
church, and crowded round the grave.
yard gate. After ringing for about quar-
ter of an hour l went to one of the loop
holes and shouted for some one to come
and open the tower door, as there was a
man locked in. By this time the curate,
who lived near, arrived and, accompa-
MED by the Sub-Inspector of Police,
came and released me.


l was followed to the inn by a large
crowd of people, who evidently regarded
me as something supernatural and kept,
accordingly, respectful distance. Next
day 1 called on the curate and related to
him all that l had heard and seen in the
belfry.


"Well," said he, after a hearty fit of
laughter, % it is almost pity to spoil the
mystery by an explanation. The breath
ing you heard was from nothing more
awful than fine specimen of the barn
owl, or, as naturalists call it, iStrir fanl-
mGd, which inhabits the turret and


"Doth to the moon complain


OF such as, wandering near her secret bower,


Molest her ancient, solitary reign.
If you come with me this morning l will
show you the castle specter' that barred
your way to the upper regions. Some
time ago the church was undergoing re-
pair, and we were obliged TO haul up by
trap-doors, from the vestry room, out of
harms way, splendid marble statue of
former rector, whom the sculptor has
represented in vestments. l am sure it
must have made most formidable ghost,
seen under the circumstances and the
coincidence of a cloud obscuring the
moon just as you addressed the disem-
bodied spirit l can imagine greatly en-
HANGED the situation"


The story of the tourists adventure in
the tower spread like wildfire, and all
sorts of absurd rumors gained credence
of his having been accosted by His Sable
Majesty and hurled from the topmost
window into the graveyard, where he was
found in an insensible condition by the
clergyman and police officers.
Year: 1875

How MANY boys and girls know how
sleigh-bells are made? How do you
think the little iron ball gets inside the
bell? 1t is too big to be put in through
the holes in the bell and yet it is inside.
How did it get there?


This little iron ball is called " the
iinglet." When you shake the sleigh
bell it jingles. when the horse trots
the bells jingle, jingle, jingle. In max
ing the bell this jinglet is put inside a
little ball of mud just the shape of the
inside of the bell. Then a mold is made
just the shape of the outside of the bell
This mud ball, with the jingle. inside, is
placed in the mold of the outside, and
the melted metal is poured in, which
fills up the space between the mud ball
and the mold.


When the mold is taken off you see
sleigh-bell, but it will not ring, as it is
full of dirt. The hot metal dries the
dirt that the ball is made of SO it can be
all shaken out. After the dirt is all
shaken out of the holes in the bell the
little iron jinglet will still be in the bell
and it will ring all right.


1t took good many years TO think out
how to make a sleigh bell.--COa9re9dt
aList
Year: 1875

THE following is summer episode, as
evolved by little Johnny: "Last summer
our dog Towser was Il lyin in the sun
Il trine to sleep, but the flies was that bad
he cuddent, cos he had to cetch EN-, and
bime by bee lit on his he'd, and was a
wOking about like the dog was hish
Towser he hel his he'd still, and when the
bee was close to his nose Towser winked
at me, like he said you see what this
dutfer is a doin, he thinks Pm a lily of
the valley which isn't open yet, but you
just wait till blossom and you will see
some fun, and sure enuf Towser opened
his mouth very slo, so as not to frighten
the bee, and the bee went inside Tow
sers mouth. Then Towser he shet his
eyes dreamy, and his mouth too, and had
begun to make peacefe smile " hen the
bee stung him, and you never see a lily
of the valley ack SO in all your life"
Year: 1875

Has made the most Astonishing Cures Z.
so quick, so rapid are the changes the
body uudergoes under the influence Of
this truly wonderful medicine, that
Every Day IN Increase IN Tlssh and Weight


is Seen and Felt.


The Great Blood Purifier.
Year: 1875

The Secretary of the Elmyra, Nay. Far
mers'' Club makes the following very good
report of the condition of affair in that
vicinity:


Lately there has been great activity ex-
hibited on all the farms in this valley. The
low prices of products have seemed to make
farmers apply their labor with more care,
looking to economy in methods. There
has not been as much hiring as there is in
flush times. A general desire for prudent
care in curtailing expenses has prevailed,
and this has led to more severe labor on the
part Of the farmers themselves. Aided by
good weather, they have been able to adj
vance their work in most gratifying man.
ner. AS the direct result of their manage
ment there is a feeling of satisfaction with
the business which has been so long de-
pressed. These are the certain signs of re-
turning prosperity by which all classes of
our people are to be benefited. Everywhere
among farmers there is more of independ-
ence than in previous years. This must soon
have its effect upon business generally,
stimulating enterprise by a restoration of
confidence in the ability of the country to
meet all the engagements made in the years
Of strife. Under the favorable auspices of
the season and the times, farmers have gen
orally ceased to complain Of their business,
for in comparison with other industries, 1t is
plainly shown to have languished less even
this year."


The above is equally true of Montana.
Our farmers are doing better, living better,
improving their farms, stock, ETC., and liv-
ing far more comfortable. They have more
enjoyment, are better contented, less in
debt, and have more money now than few
years since when prices were very high.
Experience has taught them a profitable
lesson, and they are now marching steadily
on with bright hopes and better prospect
in the near future than ever
Year: 1875

III conventions and committees composed of
old, gray-headed farmers, each of whom
possessed ten times the brains, ability and
experience Of their cheeky foreman. But
you must work the mine before you develop
its wealth. | certainly think these institutes
are the best means within our reach.


Now if you will pardon the length of this
article, would like to refer to an editorial
in the last number of the Weste1m Rural, on
the subject of having lectures amongst the
farmers during the winter evenings. This
is a move in the right direction, but we have
had them in this county for some time in the
shape of open Oranges, where the whole
community are invited to attend and speak
ers invited in from distance to open the
question, and then have the question dis
cussed. Thisfs the true and best means of
diffusing information, whilei has tendency
to develop home talent. Some speakers it
would be necessary to pay, but only few
would require more than their actual expen-
ses. [ have gone agood many evenings into
distant parts Of our county and into neigh
boring counties, and never received cent
except my aca1al outlay, aud am willing to
do all the good in my power to elevate and
improve the dass to which / have the honor
of belonging3and esteem it an honor; for
no matter what amount Of sneers and con-
tempt may be cast upon the farmer, he is
the main foundation of our Government; );
and the only nope for the perpetuity of our
Republican Institutions is in the intelligence
and patriotism of our land owners and their
kindred co-wcrkars, the intelligent mechan-
les and laborrs Of our nation. We must
get rid of this upas tree Fictitious capitaD
that is oversladowing the Industries of our
nation. We must exert every means in our
power to make labor honorable, and render
the idler and parasite an object of aversion
and contempt, and to do this we must inves-
tigate and discuss the leading questions of
the day that have a practical bearing OH our
vocation, and when we thoroughly UNDER
stand them we can talk intelligently.
Year: 1875

WE never knew scolding person that
was able to govern family. What makes
people scold? Because they cannot govern
themselves. How can they govern others :?
Those, who govern well are generally calm.
They are prompt and resolute, but steady
and mild.
Year: 1875

WINTER approaches again. We hear its |
hoarse roar as it comes striding down from
its iceland home, spreading pail Of desola-
ton in it's wake. We have heard it before.
We know what it means the story is famil-
iar to us all. 1t means mountains of snow
forests turned hory and grey, and plains one
bleak, dreary sea of snow. 1t means long
winter nights with nothing to do--that is,
no manual labor to perforn1-but there is
plenty to do. We do not believe a farmer
ever reaches that period in life when there is
nothing to do; yet it is not unfrequently the
case, that this most valuable season is spent
in idleness. We refer to the long winter
evenlngs-golden moments if properly spent
the most valuable of life, if spent in the
acquisition of knowledge. Yet how many
pass them in idleness. Every night is much
longer than is required for sleep, and instead
Of spending the evenings in lounging about
the room and gossiping about passing events,
we should devote them to reading and study.
One of the family may read at a time, while
the rest find it interesting to listen, occupy
ing short Intervals occasionally in the dis
cussion OF the merits of the subject. What
have our farmers to say about this? How
are they prepared to utilize these evenings?
Have they a library of good and useful
books, including works ON scientific farm
ing, gardening and fruit-growing? Do they
take one or more good agricultural papers !?
Has it ever occurred to them that this time
could be as proftably employed as any por-
ton of the year.


If proper facilities are prepared and en-
ployed, the farmer may lay up a valuable
store of information during the winter
months, that will prove seryiceable during
the cropping season. Not only should they
study the science of farming, that they may
not fall over the same stumblne-block that
has rendered abortive previous experiments,
but that he may be able to obtain the most
profitable results from labor; that he may
thoroughly understand the best mode Of
breeding stock: what crosses are necessary
for the production of certain kinds.


But there is vast field for improvement
in social economy.


- 1t is not all of life to live,


Nor all of death to die.''


We should live, not only for ourselves and
families, but there il genial influence that
may be extended to all who come within the
home circle. Arising from these, his mind
may grapple with the great questions of the
hour. 7 es, in ten thousand humble homes
the great question of political economy may
be carefully considered, the science of hui
man government mastered, and our farmers
become active Of brain, and full of energy,
instead of sitting listlessly by waiting for
some one to do their thinking for them. The
more intelligent man is the better citizen
lie makes; the better citizen he is, the more
valuable he is to the community in which he
resides. Every man may accomplish much
II he will improve the long winter evenings,
which are useful for nothing else, and if so
employed, become as valuable as any por-
lion Of the year.
Year: 1875

The following were the receipts and shipments Of
the leading articles Of produce in this city during the
twenty-four hours ending at O'Clock on Saturday
morning. and for the corresponding ae one year aao:
Year: 1875

An agreement which promises to be satisfac
tory ends the mail transportation phase Of the
railroad war for the present, at least. The Bal
timore and Potomac Railroad will hereafter get
all the through mail work between Washington
and New York, and there will be no Baltimore
and Ohio postal cars sent north of Philadelphia.
But as compensation, the Baltimore and Ohio is
to have all the transportation of the Western
mails coming by way Of Washington as far as
Baltimore, when that portion destined for points
farther North will be transferred to the Penn
sylvania Companys cars. This is virtually a
compromise by which neither party loses any
thing and the rapid carriage and handling OF the
mails is not jeopardized.
Year: 1875

we call attention to tho notice given ese-
where that meeting of Republicans will be held,
tomorrow evening, at the rooms. third story Of
the City Building, in connection with meeting
Of the City Executive Committee. -.4
Year: 1875

Cheerfulness is an excellent wearing
quality. 1t gives harmony to the soul
and is a perpetual song without words.
1t is tantamount to repose. 1t ena-
bles nature to recruit its strength,
whereas worry and discomfort debili-
tate it, involving constant wear and
tear.


Plato said to the King of Lydia that
he had a ring with which when he
turned the head to the palm of his
hand he could see every person and
yet he himself remain invisible. AL
though we cannot see God while we
live, yet He can see how we live
Seeker.


Travellers tell us that they who are
ut the top of the Alps can see great
showers of rain fall under them, but
not one drop of it falls on them. They
who have God for their portion are in
a high tower, and thereby safe from
all trouble and showers. s.-S,OinnOck
Do not require in others more per-
fection than in yourself; and do not be
astonished at the diversity of imper-
fectiOns; for imperfection is not great
er merely because it is unusual. Be-
have like the bees-suck the honey
from all flowers and herbs.
Year: 1875

The setting of great hope is like
the setting of the sun. The brightness
of our life is gone. Shadows of even
ing fall around us and the world seems
but dim reflection, itself a broader
shadow. We look forward into the
coming lonely night. Then stars
arise and the night is holy.-LonWel-
(oD.
Year: 1875

Generally, when we hear of rich
strikes, it is in the gold or silver line,
but this time it turns out to be honey,
pure and sweet. A few days 81 nee, as
the workmen on the tunnel OF Cajon
Pass were hauling over some rocks,
they came across a deposit of honey,
and taking pole and running it into
the mountain, were surprised to find
no bottom. They got longer pole,
some twenty feet in length, and were
unable to touch bottom with that.
Upon withdrawing the pole the honey
began to run out, and soon tubs, buck
cts and two barrels were filled, and
still it flowed. Some parties came in
town and loaded up with barrels, and
propose to make business it. They
put in charge of powder and blew off
a portion of the rock, which disclosed
tons upon tons of honey. Our inform
ant states that after exploring it from
below to where the bees were found
to be about one-fourth of q mile, and
it is his opinion that the whole cavity
is filed with honey. He estimates
over 100 tons in sight, and believes
that 1000 tons would not be an unfair
estimate. This immense deposit can
not be equaled by any ever found.
According to the above estimate, it
would take every barrel and hogshead
in San Bernardino to hold it.-Sdn
BerndrdinO Argus.
Year: 1875

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country and the
presses will be superntended by Skilled
FRESHMAN from one of the largest Offices in
New England.
Year: 1875

The present condition of business
shows there has been u departure from
well settled business rules, and the
sooner the government Of this country
returns to economy and retrenchment
til. better for all classes. Among the
large number of evils Of which We com-
plain 10 the great increase in office hold
era with large salaries attached to their
Offices. This is pretended to be justified
on the ground Of large national debt
created by the late war. but in answer
to this, the debt Of the nation can be
divided between the different States ac-
cording to equity, and let the same Off
cials who collect our county taxes at the
same time levy and collect enough mo-
neg to pay the interest on the national
debt or the principal as fast as it ma
lures. II q policy like the above Was
adopted millions upon millions Of dol
lars OF expense would be saved to the
people, and We would cut down largely
the number of Office holders. who con.
tribute largely to eat up our substance
and contribute little to replenish oui
stores. The fewer the office holders
and still more, 4 cutting down of oul
laws, will do much 10 restore confidence
and bring about prosperity.
Year: 1875

A balloon with Prof. Donaldson and
a reporter of the Evening Journal was
seen thirty miles north of Chicago with
the basket dipping water. A schoon-
er turned to help the balloon, which
reascended and moved northward.


A suit has been brought in the name
of the government and other officers,
who compose the Maryland Board of
Public Works against the Baltimore
american for libel. The american
published an article rejecting on the
action of the Board in the award of a
contract for erecting a house of cor
rection.


Two deaths, but no new cases of fe-
yer, at Key West on Friday.
Year: 1875

The fact of finding our columns in mourn
ing will prepare our readers for the sad
news of the death Of the Right Rev. Bishop
of Na,chitoches, which occurred very re
Gently. As his diocese formed part oi
this province, and indeed OF this State, oul
people enjoyed some opportunity of &C
q1aintiDg themselves with the iliustrioul
preIate, now deceased, and of forming ar
admiration for his ability and piety
Coming, as the news does, SO suddeRly
upon Us, it leaves no time for preparing 9
fitting reference to the character and deed:
of the departed servant of God, tributs
which must be deferred until our mex
number.
Year: 1875

/. SELF-EDUcATED MEN.-A very large
class of self-educated men are painfully
sensitive of the disadvantages under
which they suffer for want of scholastic
training. Many of them have labored
assiduously and with emihentsueeesst to
correct these disadvantages by careful
private studies in the languages, math-
ematics and philosophy. AS class they.
are the most generous supporters of the
higher learning, and of literary institu-
tions, as admirably adapted to prepare
for professional and business Life Their
zeal and liberality in support of the
higher education Of the country puts to
shame many of the liberally educated,
who are no less wealthy than themselves.
This liberal and enlightened testimony
of theirs to the value of culture of
which they feel the need, ought to be re-
ceived as the Judgment of practical men.
Others of them indulge in jealous con-
tempt of all disciplinary training what
ever, and find in their own success q
satisfactory argument for the usefulness
! of any other than the so-called practical
or useful studies, as we'll as q decisive
refutation of all that can be urged in the
defense of any other.-P PreStdeHt, Porter.
Year: 1875

Two or three preachers In Iowa
have been found to 90 with the
Democracy In the advocacy OF IL
cense law; and the Bread and butter
party press Ia making the best OF
these ministers by heralding their
names; with great noise through the
land. These two or three are an
nounced 90 representatives Of our
most influential churches, and II ~
considered great thing to have So
many OF the ministry on that side,
while there are thodsand times as
many OF the same class opposed TO
the license system.
Year: 1875

A Mississippian has a cat of which he tells the following story {: II was sick 8 short time ago, and the cat would come from the ta- ble to the bed frequently. She finally caught mouse and brought it to the bed, laying it down beside me. l threw it of, but as soon as l did so the cat would bring it back, until I thought she wanted me to eat it; so made believe I ate it, and the cat went away apparently satisfied. And before night the same day she brought me striped squirrel, and each day for three days I was in bed she brought game, with the same result; she would never leave until 1 had pretended to eat it."
Year: 1875

WE yesterday examined at the shop of MT. Doten, a buggy, near ly completed, which he is build ing for Redondo & Balz. It is one of the best pieces of work man. ship in that line we have ever seen in any country. The wood work is beautiful, and the mater ial nearly all of the best old sea s0ned hickory. The iron work is most elaborate and substantial and neat, and far excels for strength and durability, anything of the kind that we have seen imported here from othe1 countries. This buggy will Out-wear any two of such vehicles as are brought here from California. We are proud of our mechanics in this line, and will say as we remarked some time ago of the work done in the large shop of HOrner & Donald son, that better and more honest and durable work is done in build ing wagons and carriages ill Yuma, than in any place on the pacific coast.
Year: 1875

4 MERE MISTAKE The Cincinnati
Enquirer remarks a Young man of
the town who parts his hair in the CEN
ter is said to have mad. a slight mis-
take at the opera last night. Ia order To
obtain n clearer perception of hiSh note
he reached IL his coat-tail pocket and
brought forth what he thought was an
opera glass. but what indeed proved to
be a revised compilation of dcrringer.
People in his immediate vicinity were
surprised and somewhat frightened to
see him elevate the ordnance 20 hiseycs
and steadfastly gaze dows into it's dark
caverIs OF death. 1t was upon first
impression thought to he cool, dclib-
eratc!y- planned suicide. but when he
quietly pu; it back in his pocket and
brought the real article into requisitior,
the horror melted from before their
eyes and it became apparent that it was
only q mistake after al. \ few hairs
whose beat lay on the larboard side of
tie Young mans skull had hy some
means gotten on the stnrboard side
Hence The slight alteration l!;GG."
Year: 1875

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEW
i enteenth Judicial District of the State OF
California, in and for the county of Los An
geles.-Pauline Hannah, plaintiff, against Mi
chael Hannah, defendant. Action brought in
the District Court of the 18th Judicial District
ty of Los Angeles, and the complaint ied in
said county of Los Angeles, in the office of the
Clerk of said District Court.
The People Of the State of California send
greeting to M. Hannah defendant: You are
hereby required to appear in an action brought
the District Court of the Seventeenth Judicial
District of the State of California, i'm and for
the county of Los Angeles, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days lex
elusive of the day of service) after the service
on you of this summOns--if served within this
county; or, If served out of this county, but
in this District,withn twenty days; otherwise,
within forty days, or Judgment by default will
be taken against you according to the prayer
of said complaint.


The said action is brought to obtain decree
of this Court for the dissolution of tho bonds
of matrimony between plaintiff and defend
ant and for general relief. Reference is had to
complaint for particulars.


And you are hereby notified that If you fail
TO appear and answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiff will cause
your default to be entered and will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in the COM
plaint.


fsn of the District Court of the Seven
DEAL teenth judicial District of the State
~ of California. in and for the county
of Los Angeles, this 2Sth day of December, in
the year OF our Lord one thousand eight hum


A. w. POTTS, Clerk.


By G. w. GOULD, Deputy Clerk.


dac2Q-1m
Year: 1875

Each monthly part will contain six superb
plates, with accompanyin descriptive matter,
and whether for binding or framing, will be
tic character. Every impression will be most
carefully taken on the finest toned paper and
no pains will be spared to make this the
richest production of press which has won
in a marvelously short time, a worldwide
reputation.