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Year: 1875

The Burnside Grange had a public
installation of their officers on Wednes-
Gay evening of last week, at the resi-
dence of the Worthy Master, J. E.
Simmons. The occasion was made
one of social enjoyment as well as in
struction. There were between 60 and
20 present, and after the interesting
installation ceremony was closed, Mr..
Simmons and lady invited all present to
sit down to bountiful feast. Oysters
were served in good shape, the table
was loaded with good things that with
stood four attacks of four different sets
of sturdy, hearty Patrons, and drew
forth from all liberal praises. We have
heretofore given list of officers of this
Grange, and will only say that it gave
us great pleasure to be present and
take part in the pleasant ceremony of
inducting the officers into their sew
eral positions, and to meet at the festal
board so many earnest Patrons, and
we hope that all went home as abund-
antly satisfied as did our humble selves


The night was splendid, the moon out
did herself, and the sleighing was such
as to make the ride most pleasant.
Year: 1875

ton is being agitated everywhere,
and the conclusion is being reached
that this method of combining inter-
ests and capital in the building up
of home industries, is TIE only sal
vation for the West.
Year: 1875

The Major Dyke who is charged
with an attempt to corrupt a men,
Der of the Legislature in the interest
of Alex Ramsey, is not the efficient
State Treasurer. He is a bird of
another color.
Year: 1875

There are men who sneer and
laugh, when we speak of danger from
the aggressions OF the Jesuits upon
our institutions, and their alliance
with the Democracy in joint effort
for power. Yes, and the same men
laughed when we once spoke of the
aggressions of the Slave Power and
sneered at the idea of q contest. 1t
took four years of war to repel that
aggression, because it was not
checked in time. Would it not be
well to investigate the danger Of
postponing action against the later
enemy of our country?
Year: 1875

When our country was in danger,
capitalists came to its rescue with
their money-taking for it Govern
ment bonds, at a time when the
chances we're slim for our having q
government long to redeem bonds.
Now the Professionalism fnanciers
propose to lift these bonds with their
non-interest bearing notes of hand,
redeemable at pleasure. Would it
not be more manly to repudiate the
debt at once?
Year: 1875

Is it possible that foreigners, fee
ing from prelatism, priest-craft and
ecclesiastical tyranny in Europe, will
attempt to fasten these things on the
land of their adoption by voting
with the Papal-D Democratic party this
Fall?
Year: 1875

Sheep on farm yield both wool aud NUT
ton. They multiply with great rapidity.-
They are the best farm scavengers, cleaning
q Geld as no other class Of animals will
They give back to the farm more in proper
tiou 10 what they take from it1han any other
animal, and distribute it better with a view to
the future fertility Of the soil
Year: 1875

forests, and manipulate the red-hot
iron masses which come from our blast
furnaces. Scold and fret as we NAV
we cannot alter the temperament OF
proclivities of such boys. Nature is
stronger than we are, and well is it
for us that this is So If our bows are
born to live in subordinate or humble
positions, we can hardly help it we
may hold them in false position by
the power of wealth, or strong CON
trolling influences, but when these
fail they fall at once to their place, in
Difference to law as. irresistihlv as
that which Newton discovered in the
hall at Westminster.


SO it is clear what they are capable
of doing for themselves; aid them, en-
courage them to do we'll whatever
work is suited to their natures. Re
gard every calling as honorable, the
labor of which is honorably performed
and thus insure happiness and pros
perity to our offspring.
Year: 1875

about town with blue stockings and
shoes, like a common ploughman and
cotton umbrella. That was not ex-
actly true; but still it was by keeping
down my household expenses by talk
ing house at GSS in place of flOo,
by trudging on my feet many day
when should have been glad to have
cab--it was through selfdenial and
strict economy that | put myself in
the position of feeling that my wife
and children would not be beggars at
my death. And such, | say, is the
duty of every man who can obtain u
policy. 1t appears to me to be
plain violation of the laws of Christi
anitv and humanity for people to live
in the indulgence of luxuries, and,
when God in His providence takes
them away leave their wives and chill
dren little better than beggars.'
Year: 1875




ROBBERY WITH PROBABLE MURDER
Thomas Flood, a notorious criminal of the Twenty
second ward was arragned by Officers McDermott and
Matthews a charge of stealing gold watch from
Nathan Jansson of No. 7s9 Seventh avenue. He also
injured Jansson severely by striking him the head
with lager beer glass and shooting him in the mouth
the ball passing through the top Of his head that his
death may be the result. He is confined in tho
Roosevelt Hospital, and Flood committed to await
the result of his injuries. telegraph policeman, to
whose efforts is due the arrest of Flood cut him fear
fully the head with his club and in retaliation Flood
emptied the six chambers Of revolver at those who
engaged in his arrest.


ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO ROB.
James Powers, of East Seventeenth street, was held
for trial for assaultng James Boyland of East Thirty
eighth street. with the intention alleged of robbing
him He admitted the assault but denied the intention
of robbery.
Year: 1875

EE The shameless eavesdropper who
wrote for the Cleveland Leader the story
of a conversation overheard between
Senator Thurman and Mr. Theo Cook
atPut,in. Bay has backed it up with an
affidavit as to genuineness. Mr. Thur
man and Mr.. Cook have both given an
emphatic denial to this campaign ''roor
back" but as it is being made the stock
In trade of the Republican press, it is
thought necessary.to make some show
of sustaining it We may remark cas-
ually that Messrs. Cook and Thurman
enjoy a standing in society which gives
weight to their denials, and that an
eavesdropper and sneak who will pub
lish lie will not hesitate. to swear to
it when pressed.-Enqnifer.
Year: 1875

w The Commercial is right in one
thing. 1t scouts as the idea Of a fool
the assertion that the division of the
School Fund among the religious sects
is involved in the coming election The
Gazette, on the contrary, declares it is
1t does so in the face Of the fact that
the Constitution of the State forbids it,
and that it can not he changed for
twenty years, and that that Constitution
was adopted by the Democratic party
against its, opponents, including the Ga
zette, and, in the face of the further
fact, that the Democratic State Conven9
ton opposed it by unanimous resolu.
ton. The Gazette itself has said very
bad things against the public school,and
if it is an organ of the Republican party
we may set down that party as opposed
TO them Enquirer 5e ;5l'l9 t9Gf
Year: 1875

els the father of this offspring here.'
inquired his honor of the Detroit police
court, as boy named William Barron,
aged seventeen, came out.


No answer.


Bub, you are charged with loafing,
being drunk and disturbing the peace, -
continued the court.


Bub" looked up Indignantly. He
had commenced to coax out a mustache,
chewed tobacco, carried pistol, and he
had an idea that he was full grown
man.


II have no doubt of your guilt" con-
tinued his honor, "but shall not send
you up. They have ne nursing bottles
up there-no cradles-no one to get up
in the night and give you catnip tea. /
know you have the idea that you are a
man, and / presume your parents have
lost control of you, but you are only a
child in the eyes of the law. II you
wsre child of mine should spank you
and tie you into high chair for an hour
or two, but as you are not / shall send
you back into the corridor and wait for
your father to come and draw you home
in baby cart. Follow Bijah, bub, and
if there Is rattle-box or whistle to be
found around the building he will give
you amusement.
Year: 1875

When he got to Webster City, the
traveller didn't understand at first why
all the doors were locked, the first-story
shutters barred, and no sign of life in
sight, save few frightened eyes looking
fearfully through the half turned slat Of
the attic blinds, and an occasional dog
that peeped cautiously forth from under
a porch to growl and dive back again
into obscurity but when he turned n
corner and came suddenly upon six
female book agents trying to climb up a
lightning rod TO an open window on the
second story, he took it all in, and with
the speed and silence of unmanly terror,
fled for the woods. But they pursued
him with hideous howls and talked him
to death on the run, finishing him up in
Just mile and three quarters. Time,
1.37i.
Year: 1875

"Gen. Sheridan was married in his
spurs. This was grave error on his
part, for now he will go the rounds of
the funny paragraphists somewhat after
this sort. The Boston advertiser will
remark that it was proper he should
have his spurs at a bridal. The Chicago
Tribune will probably contradict the
rumor, asserting that it has not a bit of
truth. The Detroit Free Press will
hope that the general will curb his tenn.
per better than when he was a sir-single
and not pommel any of his wife's rela-
tions. The Rochester Democrat will in
sist that these remarks are calculated to
make the groom feel saddley. But the
Boston Post will exclaim: What boots
it Why stirrup such a commotion.
And then then the lesser wits will buckle
into the work and use up the entire har-
ness.-HarJord Courant.
Year: 1875

The Danville IN. Y.) advertiser says
that on May %, of this year, Moses
George, of that village, a veteran of the
war of 1912, who has passed his eightieth
year, extracted from his groin a bullet,
which was buried there by the rifle of an
Indian at the battle of Chippewa, on the
9TH day of July, 1915. The bullet struck
the inside Of the right leg near the groin
as the soldier was wheeling into line, and
badly shattered the thigh bone. The
bullet weighs a full half ounce and is
concave on one side, showing the i'm
press of the bone which it struck. 1t is
somewhat blackened, but beneath thin
coating the lead is as pure and bright as
it was over half century ago. The limb
has shortened siA inches or more, and
below the thigh and reaching nearly to
the knee is thickly SCARED, where pieces
of shattered bone, over fifty in all, from
time to time, worked out. The bullet
did not return by its original entrance,
but came to the surface about four inches
above, and was taken out by the veteran
himself without the aid of instruments.
Year: 1875

ofthe state by the time they are through
with these the farmers will have finished
harvest, and they can then commence
the real campaign in the rural districts.
There is Where the battle must be fought
out,-in the school-houses. If ten speak
ers are put into the field they can make
sixty speeches each; that would be six
hundred in all; and that would reach
every village and hamlet in Minnesota.
With such canvass victory is certain.


Let the State Central Committee follow
up this campaign of speeches with one
of organization. Let them deluge the
whole State with documents; let them
arouse the leaders in each township by
correspondence let them see that every
voter is brought out to the polls.


WE ARE GONG IN TO WIN


If we have anything to defend in our
candidates or our cause, let us remem-
ber Napoleon's great maxim: "that the
true way to carry on defensive war is
by offensive measures"


Let us take the initiative and be ag-
gressive from the very start.
Year: 1875

Flatuleney, Sluggish Digestion, want of Tone and
Activity in the stomach and Bowels, Oppres sion
after Eating, are sure to be relieved by single
dose taken after each meal A great want exists
for
Year: 1875

Whether produced by indigestion, improper food
change OF water or diet too free indulgence in ice
water, exposure to sudden changes OF temperature
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
to gallon of
Year: 1875

The cold breath Of winter has boon severely felt in
Brooklyn, especially among the numerous poor, and
the appeal for assistance from those who destitute
10 such better prepared for the incement
Is very strong The ST. Vincent De Paul Society Con-


ferences In all the Catholic parishes report that the de-


mand upon their slender resources is SO great that
they have early aid in order to relieve the really
deserving applicants tor help The officers Of this society
not paid tor their Sewing societies have
been organized by the ladies' OF many congregations


and nimbe fingers plying the needle 70 tho end that
the ''naked may be cadn The Charity Commissioners
have been within the past few days with appl,


cants for food by the poor and they promise still
greater rush OF applicants for assistance The
set apart by the city government for outdoor relief


far less than last year that private charities
contribute largely to bear the burdens OF The
Society for Improving the Condition OF the Poor has
made extensive preparations for doing good in the
OF charity and their patrons lnd ample pleasure


in the knowledge that their contributions even now are
being put TO the best possible use in succoring the
needy Work is scarce and the winter cannot fail
to be severe one for the poor Such are the facts
which the cold snap suggests TO the chartaby disposed
Year: 1875

II now turns out that the dead infant found in Bruins
wick street. Jersey City, few days ago was not the
child OF Mary Sullivan, who is now in prison. The
wretchcd young woman made a confession to Coroner
Cannon and Captain McKag yesterday morning which
led to the discovery of the body Of her missing infant
She boarded at No. 1886 Henderson street and worked
at Lorllard's factory till Wednesday OF last week She
remained away till Friday, when she returned work
sckly and haggard in appearance to set
the wing She was soon arrested on suspicion She
now admits that she went alone TO outhouse on
Wednesday night and remained there for three hours
during which she was delivered OF a child which she
buried in the cellar The body was found at the place
Indicated.
Year: 1875

Yesterday weIl-dressod lady called at the Central
ONCE, and reported that she arrived in this city on
Monday with her husband whose name is withheld)
prominent merchant Of Boston, and that he eft her on
Wednesday while both shopping 10 purchase
articles In adjoining store, and that she has
not him since. She also stated that ho had
large sum Of money in his possession.
Year: 1875

This question again discussed at the meeting Of
the Board Of Freehoders in Jersey City yesterday An
election took place for Keeper Of the County Jail in
place ofhrs Jones Who is claimed, is not legally In
possession Of the office Michael Nathan was appointed
Mrs Jones does not intend however, TO reinqush the
ONCE she has filed satisfactorily for years without
struggle She viii take the case into the Supreme
Court to have the question decided whether woman
can legally hold the ONCE
Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Friday. Jan. "a, 1875


The special House Committee on Privileges is
unanimously IN favor of reporting bill to protect
from arrest or annoyance in connection with civil
suits all witnesses summoned to Washing gton to give
testimony by order of either House. As to how far
this protection should be extended to witnesses
against whom criminal proceedings have begun, the
Committee find more difficulty in determining. The
majority are evidently of the opinion that no wit
ness brought here by order Of either House should
be subject to arrest criminal suit except in such
cases as those in which the Governor of one State
would be required to issue requsition the Gov
ernor of another, for the surrender of q person
guilty Of violating its laws. The importance of this
question is so great that the Committee desired TO
give it further consideration, and therefore ad-
journed till Tuesday next


FOR Regular Report Of Conosona Proceeding, Second Page
Year: 1875

There is story told Of a young lady
coming to New York on one Of the Eng.
lish steamers not long ago. She had
been Gducated in Europe, md was re-
turning to her relativesAnd friends after
m absence Of six years. Tho voyage was
remarkably pleasant. Pleasant weather,
smooth sen, thoughtful friends and
gallant gentlemen MI combined to i'm.
press most strongly uponthc young lady
the pleasures and enjoyments Of trip
across tho Atlantic in midsummeraboartl
n paragon steamer. When the steamer
was coming up to her dock Mt New York
the iNir maiden was observed standing
on deck crying bitterly. And sho told
them frankly that she cried because the
voyage wns over because she was homo;
because she Ind to leave the ship, md
sho didn't want to! Such girl ought
to marry 4 sailor.
Year: 1875

Many observations Of great astronomical interest
have been made which are not essentially connected
as yet with the measurement of the parallaX. Sew
eral observers noted the beautiful edge of light
rounding Venus during the transit contrasting with
the disk of the sun. Others remarked the complete
visibility of Venus several minutes before the first
and after the fourth contacts she stood projected
against the corona of the sun. The diameter OF
Venus was accurately measured By many observers,
among whom was Prof. Peters. This is the first oc-
casion on which this measurement could be accu-
rately Effected as it has been hitherto vitated by
the intense glare Of the planet when tappears ordina
riy Ia the sky. The atmosphere Of Venus, too, was
the subject of careful study. A singular feature
that was noted the fact that only the most skill
ful observers could perceive the atmosphere
of the planet after Venus had entered
upon the suns disk. Some Of those who
witnessed the transit have recorded that they OBJ
served that the planet had grayish aspect. 1t is
suruised that this NAV have been he hue of the
atmosphere of Venus when indirectly illumined by
the sunlight, what might be regarded as twilight
upon the planet. Il would be interesting to know
if this was least noticeable toward the center The
Italians under Tacchini, using the spectroscOpe,
aud observing the contacts by the disappearance
and subsequent reappearance of the bright lines OF
the suns corona when Venus made her entrance on
ana eXlJ from tue sun ulSh, Tedtntu tue lOlONlHs
definite conclusions respecting the suns atmosphere
and that Of the planet The suns extreme edge
which we actually see in a telescope, differs phys
ically from the part just within the edge although
there is no difference to the eye-in fact, it gives
a spectrum Cf bright lines, while the spec
truu of the true snbjaceut sun gives con-
tinuous spectrum with dark lines. This phys
zeal difference would probably tend TO make
this stratum variable in thickness and lumin-
ousuesa. The ring around the planet. which
in the former transits a. in the present one, was
visible around Venus both on and off the sun, in-
dcates in the spectroscope that in that planet in
our own the atmosphere is composed, TO a certain
extent, Of aqueous vapOr. The spectrum Of The at
mosphere Of Venus shows two dark bands in the
red near B and C., corresponding to two which are
known 10 be caused by the yapo- of water in the
earth's atmosphere. To those who have watched
the tendency of modern discovery, there * 10 need
of enlarsing on the importance Of fact like this.
which adds to the many proofs of the unity OF origin
of the members OF our solar system.


Ii Is too early yet to speculate to the probable
vaue of the photographs obtained. They are not as
sharp as was expected Venus in several Of them Is
slightly distorted The law OF this distortion may
10 eaenIabe. The fret step has not Yet been taken
Year: 1875

in having the photographs all vigorously measured
At present this at least is certain: we may nope
that the pictures will furnish all the data neces-
sary for full and accurate determination OF the
solar parallax. may rest assured that sufficient
number of photographs has been obtained Tor that
purpose, at localities where according to theory,
they should prove of the utmost service. 1t s stia
question whether the refined measurements con-
templated can be made on the photographs. There
has not yet been time for the announcement from
Washington either that they have reached there
without harm, or that they can be successfully
measured. After this has been accomplished there
remains only problem of mathematics, with which
astronomers are quite competent to deal. But
months. if not years. must elapse before the solution
of the problem can give to the scientific world
more accurate knowledge than we already possess
from other sources to the distance OF the earth
from the center of the solar system.
Year: 1875

the home of the brave" As we near the nun
dredtb anniversary of our independence, let the
spirit of patriotism still the turbulent eiehehts'
upon whose angry crest We have so recently De oeen
tossed. as the voice Of the Savior OF men stilled
the tempest on Galilee.


Mr.. Wilcox was exceedingly judicious and
chaste. in the matter and language OF his ad-
dress. and although he could not conceal MS
love for his native sunny home-and VINO OF
us can counseed return to the old flag OF
the " stripes and the stars with all the love
and devotion of our boyhood days. Mr.. v
was listened to throughout with marked AT
trntion. At his close simple touching anu
eloquent prayer WAS offered by Rev Mr. Ken
nedy. and then the Masons. Odd Fellows ana
large humber of persons repaired to the
grave yard to decorate the graves Of their
brothers and friends,


The occasion was one Of the most interesting
occurrence marred the happiness of the day.
Every arrangement was complete, aud nothing
was left undone that could in any way add to the
interest of the occasion. Too much credit can
not be bestowed upon the persons having the mat
ter in cEal ge for the really excellent manner IN
which the arrangements were perfected


To every one, it was joyous occasion, but
more particularly so to US who were born at the
north, and whose childhood and young manhood
was spent there amid parents and friends, but
who had turned away from us their love and
friendship, because we had seen fit to defend the
flag of our adoption Time has changed and soft
ened their hearts, and now they extend to us the
hand of forgiveness and love. These united dec
orations have contributed largely to remove the
barrier that not only hes turned the sections Of
the country against each other, but has enkindled
hatred between those born of the same mother
God be blessed for decoration day let 1t be OBJ
served every returning spring.
Year: 1875

Now, Durham, you have run this mat
ter far enough Moral worth in man can
be approved, while moral depravity in
woman may be condcmned,-Fort Smith
Herdjd


Charity for ALL male or female, is our
motto. But we did not make reference
to you, major, When we want your ad
vice will call for it, Until then, sweep
before your own door"