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Year: 1875

Mr.. John c. Wise, one of the grass
hopper commissioners of Minnesota,
and editor of the Mankato RerieO, says
in a recent number of his paper:


The Watonwan County Record says
that farmer of that county, living in a
locality where a great many grasshop-
per eggs were deposited, went out one
day to die some, and after an hours
search without finding any came to the
conclusion that they had all decayed.
Telling his conclusions to a neighbor,
the latter took him to a field where he
said there were millions, but after con-
siderable digging they found their
search equally fruitless. ii the eggs
had decayed we imagine that some trace
of the decayed matter would be found
in the ground. In our Investigations in
the frontier counties we found nearly
the same state of affairs The eggs
were supposed to be deposited in the
greatest numbers, and surprise was
generally expressed at the comparative
ly few found. We are inclined to the
belief that the blackbirds, which are
unusually plenty in the grasshopper dis
tricts, and the prairie chickens, both of
which DIG and eat the eggs, have de-
stroyed them. The blackbirds especial
ly have a great fOndness for the eggs,
dig them with great energy, and con-
sumo large numbers of them. A farmer
of WatOnwan County told us the other
day that every year his corn has been
badly injured by the blackbirds, who
light upon the stalks and peck the kerr
nelS from the end of the ears. This
year they have not troubled him, and
upon investigation he found them feed
ing upon grasshopper eggs.


Another hopeful prospect is, that
where the eggs have not been thus de-
stroyed in many places the coating sur
rounding the eggs and constituting the
sack, composed of mucus matter, has
been dissolved by the damp weather,
and the eggs lie unprotected in the
damp ground. Professor Riley, the
Entomologist of Missouri, gives it as his
opinion that an unusual amount of
dampness will destroy the eggs, and
that their present condition in Mime
sofa is favorable for that result.


While we do not desire to miSlead the
people of the frontier, we do believe that
the outlook is decidedly hopeful. We
would urge upon them, where practical,
to plow and harrow shallow this fall
where eggs are deposited; also to make
investigations of the extent and condi-
ton of the eggs in their localities, and
if any unusual facts are noted report the
same to this office at Mankato.
Year: 1875

tanned so much of interest to many, but


none waited with such almost breath


less anxiety as did Governor Bradford,


for it was to contain Alice or her letter


of refusal. The whole town crowded


the landing, and when the vessel reach


ed the shore many went on board, and


the Governor passed from one to anOth


er of the new corners, telling them how


welcome they were; but 4 close observ-


er would have seeI that the restless


wanderings of his eye were indications


that something was unSatisfying. She


was nowhere to be seen, and he tried to


say calmly, alt is Gods will, and | Will


try and be happy without her; there


will, at least be letter for me-" He


turned to ask for one, when he met


coming from the cabin Il matronly-lO0k-
inc woman. He seemed to have forgot
ten that while time was fastening him
to maturity, Alice, too, might be chang


ed; he had always kept her in mind as
the fair, frail girl of many years ago,
and here she was, the beautiful, stately
woman. She too, probably had her
surprise, for the two stood looking at
cdcn OlHer, when - w lIlldln. .-~ShCeN


were uttered simultaneously, and the
two, so long kept asunder, met, never
to be parted by mans decree again.
They were married at once. There was
no display, but that to which all out
ward show is but as - sounding brass or
a tinkling cymbal, - the joy of two faith
full hearts. They lived long and happi-
ly together; thirty-four years longer did
he prosperously guide the affairs of the
colony, then died; his wife surviving him
several years. She was well educated,
and much beloved, and did
much in assisting her husband in the
of the rising generation,
and was sincerely lamented when she
died.-MrS. II. n Crook, IN Baltimore
Year: 1875

There has been among the descend
ants of the Indian Princess a considera-
bic interest respecting a veritable pOr-
trait of her. A gentleman of this city
has for several months been conducting
a correspondence with gentlemen in
England on this subject, and there is
reason to believe that there are several
portraits still eXtant which are aUthen-
tic, and that an original of a "true
copy may be obtained for our gallery
of historic Virginians. There is no
doubt that portrait was taken of Poca-
hontas when in England, and it is
natural to suppose that the original, or
a copy thereof, may be in possession Of
the Rolfe family, of which Pocahontas's
husband was a cadet. The last advice
from England is that there is still eX-
tant portrait of the Princess and her
Iq02tirer.
Year: 1875

AN exchange says: |" To what extent so- ciety has been insured by the monstrous and shameless system of sensation seeking to which the press of to-day is so freely given, it would be impossible to estimate, and any attempt to calculate it would be deemed in- credible. This morbid thist for the gretcs- que episodes and startling denouments of life is not only unsuitable, but it knows no re- straints or boundaries, and the privacy of home and the sanctity of the domestic circle are alike invaded with unblushing irrever- ence, by the pirates and freebOOters of journ- alism, who live by this sort of work" There is much truth in the above, as all will attest who are familiar with the journalism of the country, It would seem at times as if those sheets which are the caterers to that pruri- ent taste which prompts weak-miHded and misguided people to take delight in cruel joke or witticism that inflicts pain and some times positive and permanent injury to a friend or an acquaintance, were destined to outstrip all competitors in point of populari- ty, but their prestige of success Is so short lived that they rise like rocket and fall like stick Such, we have observed, has been the fate of every publication not based upon the broad foundation of a determination on the parts of its publisher to make it vehicle of general public good, and not mass of personalities, ridiculous or cruel, harmless or biting, as occasion may demand. The mor- bid taste which prevades certain classes gives encouragement to such journalism, but in very little while it pals even upon these perverted appetites, and they turn from 1t with feeling akin to nausea. It is the du- ty of every publisher to cndeavor by every means in his power to elevate the tone journ- alism, and when this is not the object aimed at, then his paper becomes source ot mega tive if not absolutely positive evil.
Year: 1875

The keynote of Health.


The health and vigor Of the several organs
Of the body depend upon the simple condition
that the functions which pertain to each shall
be regularly and actively performed. If vi
tality is sluggish or deficient, this condition is
not properly fulfilled, and as consequence
disease is soon inaugurated. Prevent it by a
timely use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which rouse the vital energies when dormant
and endOw the feeble frame with needlul
stamina. At the same time that the Bitters
infuse new strength into the system, they cor
rect those functional irregularities and local
weaknesses which sap the vital power. Dys-
pepsia. bladder and kidney complaints, gout
rheumatism, fever and ague, biliousness, con.
stipation and nervous diseases are invariably
overcome by the operation Of this standard
Alternative tonic. 13l-eod&w136
Year: 1875

forth this beautiful romance of an mag
mary daily life, led by beautiful, sternly
sorrowful and refined woman. ! wish it
we're true, but, unhappily, the reality is
as revolving as the romance is attractive.
The Empress, instead Of being better in
health. is worse, and her death it is be-
lieved, is close at hand. For some time
her insanity has taken the most british
form. She never leaves her bed, and
has all the habits OF an animal The
poor Queen OF Belgium has been unable
for two years to bear the disgusting sight
Of unhappy Carlotta, but now, as she
cannot live many months, the Queen
goes constantly to her This is the sad
trath.-Aane BreWSter
Year: 1875

In order 10 establish cheap and ready
means OF communication between the adver-
fiser and the reader and facilitate the busi-
ness of seller and buyer, landlord and tenant,
employer and employee, we haze reduced the
rate OF advertising in our "wani" column to
five cents line. Business men and the gem
eral public will find this the best possible
medium OF lnter-communication and the
caeapness OF price will recommend ii to all.
Year: 1875

AVERY able paper on Judicial Re.
form, from the pen of Judge West H.
Humphreys, appears in this issue. The
subject Is one 20 which be has devoted
many years Of patientinvestigation and
concerning which his experience on the
bench and at the bar qualities him to
write with degree Of authority ac-
corded only to the most eminent jurists
Of the day. We commend This sugges-
tiOns to the attention Of the General
Assembly as valuable aids toward Sc.
curing one Of the greatest needs under
the present system-cheap and speedy
justice.
Year: 1875

We last Sunday, says the Albany
(Or.) Democrat, witnessed the per-
formapce of daring feat by Miss
Mossholder, Of Lebanon, one of the
most exquisitely beautiful girls in this
region. The false work for the new
bridges across the Santam is just in
place, and rises some forty feet above
the water. On the top Of this false
work is placed single row of boards
reaching across the river from pier to
pier, and this young lady, on baDter,
actually walked this single little track
clear across the river and back again.
The height was SO great, the water
SO turbulent aud the passage 50 mar
row that it actually made our head
swim to look at it, and yet the young
lady marched across it as firmly and
confidently as though she had been
wandering quietly through some
shady grove, leaning on her jimser


weeds stalwart arm.
Year: 1875

An exchange SAYS: Lovers of
house plants will be sorry to learn
that the oleander is dangerous plant;
but so it is. Children haye been
poisoned by eating the flower petals !;
cattle have been killed by browsing
on the foliage; single drop Of the
milky, acid juice, that exudes when q
leaf or twig is broken of may produce
the death Of an infant. The odor
exhuled from the blossoms is also
deleterious TO the health.
Year: 1875

Thousands OF paintings are carrie d
about the country from the great cities
and sold At auction for very small sums.
They are mostly new and represented
not unfrequently as works of art"
People who are not accustomed to SEQ
fne paintings, such as really deserve to
be classad as works OF art are very easily
deceived. They do not take the trouble
to examine the paintings carefully, and
purchase and find they have secured
mere daub--the figures on which have
neither form nor feature. They pay q
very small SUM it is true; not even go
much as the elegant and glaring frame
would cost were O single one wanted.
They will find too that nearly all tho art
about the picture ID in the frame. the
Light and the skill with which the sales
men get thsm auctioneered OF.


In q conversation an old friend an
swered the question at the head OF this
article by saying they were the works OF
amateurs, thousands Of whom attempt
to learn to be artists, but only one Of
many hundreds ever succeed; then there
were many pictures daubed up by skill.
ful scene painters and young girls. These
on.cast pictures were gathered by men
who manufactured frames and other
gilded work, and the result was hand.
some price was obtained for q very ele.
CANT frame and sometimes very pretty
pictures but one that bears no moro re.
ssmblance to works Of AIT" than tia
rough chromos that are daily hawksG
about the streets. Occasionally anon,
lot OF paintings well executed worl
will be found; but these are nostl,
withheld and either sold at the closin,
up for their worth or carried homo to b.
used again as occasion requires.


Now We are confident that those VIII
buy imitation pictures will fad NOR
satisfaction in purchasing an elegan
chrome executed in an artistic manne
than poor painting. Ia the one the
will And all the features of tine chara,
ters distinctly printed while in the otLs
nothing but daubs appear when close


scrutinized.
Year: 1875

THE British Admiralty minute which ex-
onerates Admiral Tarleton and makes the
navigating lieutenant the scapegoat of the
Vanguard disaster is severely condemned by
all the prominent London papers. Some one
must be sacrificed and so the lieutenant was
selected to save the Admiral. AS specimen
of English justice this decision must be some
what disappointing to those Americans who
are continually prating about the stern equity
of the mother country.
Year: 1875

THE Machias Union gives its readers to
understand that we would not have the Dem
ocrats in that county counted in because
there was some mistake in the initials of the
man voted for. That isn't so by. too chalks.
We hold and have always held that when the
point is established that the votes were in
tended ior a certain man they should be
counted for him despite discrepancies in ini-
tials or spelling of names. In this we differ
from the reiormer who edits the Union. The
selectmen of Machias-and he was one of
them-did not post the list of voters or the
warrant for election as required by law. On
this ground the Union reformer asked to have
the vote of Machias thrown out. which would
have given him seat in the House Of 1874
The Union reformer went to Augusta and
pressed that claim, had leave TO withdraw
and did withdraw with mileage and per diem.
Yet he prates about obedience to the will of
the people and the enormity of salary grab
hinu
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and oommuni-
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return CT reserve commu-
nicatiOns that are not used
Year: 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers win confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
journal
Year: 1875

To THE AFF1IcTED.-No matter under what form of sickness you labor, there is one great truth you should keep in mind: All disease originates in an impure condi- ton of the blood. Purify that, and the disease must depart; but you cannot pur- fly the blood by the use of poisonous drugs, ana exhaustive stimulants. The best Blood Purifier ever discovered is Dr. Walkers famous Vinegar Bitters, compounded of simple herbs. 444
Year: 1875

From now till frost, If the people
would escape sickness they must OBJ
serve cleanliness in every particular
In town it is of the utmost Importance
that we should strictly observe whole
some sanitary regulations. This is
not alone for the health officer and the
sanitary policemen. but for all the
citizens. It is the duty of each house
holder to police his own lot. so as to
permit nothing to remain on his p1 en-
ises which may be nuisance TO him
self or his neighbors. Everything
that is offensive should be removed,
and lime should be freely used as a
disinfectant, where there is standing
water or any other obnoxious accumu-
lation, Dry earth is a good disinfec-
tant, and the earth at last is the great
purifier. By all means let the breath
of orr nostrils be of pure atmosphere,
and the first condition Of health and
1ifn ia fulfilled
Year: 1875

It is very common occurrence IN
these unsettled times to have family
broils as well as numerous other
troubles to contend with, but the
latest aud probably the most supreme
iy ridiculous event of the kind on re-
cord, was brought to light yesterday
at Squire Van Amringe's Court. Mi
son Parker, n negro man, sued ont on
Yesterday ii warrant for the arrest of
his wife. Martha, who he alleged in
the atfiidnvit was guilty of very
naughty conduct in keeping disor-
ly mousse 1t seems that Parker and
his wife bad separ tied some time since.
during family broil, in which melee
Parker had his pate cracked with u
broom m-stick. Lately his wife has
fallen prey to the insinuating voice
Of gay lothario, and now he wishes
to regain possession of her. No fiat
tering promises, however. could in
duce the former spouse to return to
the arms of her lord, and Parker,
with lurking spirit of revenge with
III his tranquil bosom, seeks the court
in the hope that justice will be dealt
out on the square, AID he pictures to
himself the lovely form of his angel
observing him through the ten OF
diamonds, beseechingly y implOrlng him
to release her from bondage. Justice,
however, takes another view of mat
ters, and dismisses the case on pay
ment Of costs by the pros ecntnr.
Year: 1875

Senator Bogy, of Missouri, comes
out very emphatically and ably in :
for of the payment of duties on i'm
ports Of greenbacks. He contends that
it is the effectual way to bring down
the premium Oh gold and pave the way
for resumption. It is indeed the mos
practical step which the government
can take in the matter of regulating
finances. If greenbacks, instead of
gold. are sought by the importers.
they will soon be at par with gold;
and gold coming down to par, or near
it, the Gov ernment will have to make
no sacrifice to get it to pay interest on
the national bonds.


Whereas if Government, according
to the plan of the Administration,
goes to boarding gold to get ready to
redeem greenbacks while the duties
are still paid in gold, the premium on
gold will rise higher, the pressure and
the distrust everywhere be increased,
and the country plunged into disas-
ter.


The proposition to pay duties in
greenbacks is growing in strength,
and we do not despair of seeing the
measure pass Congress-.
Year: 1875

lNDIANAPOLIs, November A. The
Kokomo Tribune publishes the following
In an extra this afternoon; One OF the
most horrible, cold blOOded, startling
murders that ever happened in the State
was perpetrated last night near Green
town, Howard county. The Coroner was
notified OF the affair about 2 o'clock this
morning, and Is now present holding mn
inquest. The particulars Of the affair
are as yet very meagre, but rs near as we
can learn are as follows: David Robin
son came to town yesterday and bought Il
new suit OF clothes and revolver. lie
went home, showed the purchases to his
wife and ate his supper. Ills brother
and another man were at his house
and Robinson seemed to want them to
leave, and finally persuaded them to go
to church. Robinson was in good
humor and appeared perfectly sane,
Some time after the men had left, Robin
son remarked to his wife that il would
have been we'll II little Dan (his som had
died two weeks ago, and said he had at-
tempted to kill the child. lie then drew
his revolver and fired at second son who
was lying in bed, and turned and shot at
his wife. Terrified and crazed with fright
Mrs. Robinson ran out Of the house, and
the Oldest boy, eight years Of age, started
to follow. Robinson shot him in the face,
but the ball glanced and failed to hurt
him badly. The father then struck him
on the back Of the head with chair and
made bad wound, but the son succeeded
in getting out Of doors with his mother.
Robinson then deliberately took a razor
from box near him and approached his
little girl, his only daughter, who was
lying in bed, and seizing her cut her
throat from ear to ear. lie followed this
murder by taking the lie Of the son
whom he had first shOtin bed in the same
manner. Robinson then jumped on his
horse, and up to the time Of this writing
has not been hunted down.


TERRIBLE FATE OF THE MURDERER.


LATER.-This morning horse was
found hitched at the junction, with no
Claimer. Robinson got on one Of the
freight trains Of The j., p. &C. Railroad
unknown to any one, and the dead body
Of a man was found one mile from the
Jackson station at I o'clock this morning
by the CorOncrs sOn, Of Upton county,
and identified by W. W. Burns OF KOko.
mo, who went to Upton on a freight train
this morning, as that Of David Robinson.
who committed the terrible deed last
night. It Is unknown how he met his
death, but It il supposed that he either
fell of or jumped of the train and met
with instant death. His remains were
brought to Kokomo by the noon freight
to-day.
Year: 1875

hands Of men who are are utterly selfish,
and the majority OF whom are merchant
able, and that they were beginning to ex-
press their dissatisfaction Herewith.
Next year, unless there is a change for
the better, there will doubtless be more
decided expression.


We submit to the Independent whether
reform movement is not needed on both
sides OF the fence, seeing that the MAORI.
ties for certain Democrats were SO extra.
ordinary in their character. This thing
OF the Democracy electing one man by
l,O4l majority, another by 655, another
by l6l, another by lat, and lat the same
electionl the Republicans electing one Of
their men by 275 majority, another by
lS0, another by 70, and another by only
63, calls for an investigation involving
the virtue Of the whole body polite OF
Belmont county, We therefore move
that the house go into a committee OF the
whole on the question Of reform, with
Bro, Longley in the chair,
Year: 1875

casional cases from time to time in


which property is sold for actual use at
about the price Of two or three years ago
as, for instance, a lot on Michigan ave.
nue., south Of Thirty second street, sold
during the past week at $3.50 per front
foot, cash, to a gentleman who wants it to
build on for his own occupation, But
cases Of this kind are not very frequent,
The majority Of the sales are made At
prices 25per cent below those oitWO years
ago, and we have even heard Of a number
OF instances in the past month in which
property has been Voluntarily abandoned
to the mortgages. II is not to be ex.
pected that there will be activity in real
estate at any range OF prices-whether it
be ten or even forty per cent below those
Of three years ago-uutil we have had
year Of profitable trade, and there is a
surplus Of profits from that source seek.
ing Investment.
Year: 1875

Confidence is everything between husband
and wife; and woman who loves, desires
above everything to be trusted. She would
not be glad when he is sad She would not
be ignorant of his troubles or his anxieties.
Anything is better to her than to be shut out
out from the innermost of the life of one who
should be all hers as she is all his. Wom en-
generally are averse to keeping things to
themselves, and ahusband is often overdosed
with confidence; but many really aitectlo n
ate men lead, as far as their wives are con-
cerned. double life. OF that which is not
domestic they think it right to say nothing
Some grieyous troubles may be upon them
dread of failure certainty of loss, rumors
of some mistake which has plunged them
into anxiety; and they make no sign Of ii
save by change of manner, which to the
women who are ignorant that they have any
cares, is incomprehensible.


The wife would gladly be sympathetic
but when frowning brow, silence, and thu
lack of usual caresses, are all the tokens tina
she has of her lege lords trouble, all he
boosted intuition cannot keep her from fly
ing to the conclusion, that as personalm
ter-that she is no longer loved or that h
loves some one else. And believe muc
domestic misery has been caused in the tir'
place by the mans secretiyencss when h
had no secrets which might not have hee
shared by his wife.


You may say, why should he talk to on
who cannot understand or give counsel, to


being with such vague ideas of stocks an


banking, and speculation, and she can onl


wonder why things have gone wrong? Wei
there are many reasons the woman wi


holds him dear will give him more sympatf
than any other living being, for one thinl
and he needs sympathy whether he knows
or not. And then she has her rights, for 81
| is partner in firm of two, and the boo
should not be closed to her. She is mate


the vessel in which he is captain, and sure
should know what shoas are near; al
| moreover, if you love her, you do not wa
5 to make her miserable. Trust her.


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