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Year: 1876

The "Confedrit Cross Roads" Democ-
racy of Kentucky, at their State Conven-
tiOn the other day, among some other
equally ridiculous enunciations, resolved


That the present deplorable condition or morals
and the business interests of the country Is the
result Of corrupt and partisan administration, and
that reform is absolutely necessary for the relief
Of the people and preservation OF the Government,
and THE can only be done by change of admin
istratiOn.


These Immaculate partisans would have
us believe that the "reform that is abso.
lutely necessary is such ga change OF
Administration" as would give the reins
of the Government into the hands of such
devoted patriots as Ben Hill, such remark.
able paragons of honesty as Pendleton,
such wonderful samples of reform and
practical craftsmanship as now till the
majority side of the present House of Rep
resentatives, and such modest, deserving
and efficient appointaes in all the subordi-
nate offices of the Government us are FitZ-
hugh and the rest of the successors of
crippled Union soldiers who were hustled
out in order to give place to eX-rebels as
officers and clerks of the House as soon
as the Confederates took possession Of it.


Such "change of Administration
would contribute immensely TO the ere
lief OF the people and the preservation OF
the Government" And what sudden
and marvellous improvement there would
be in "the condition of the morals and
business interests of the country" as the
effect of such a "changew just think
of it,


Doubtless the platform of the Demo
cratic National Convention which will
assemble at st. Louis next month will
contain resolution similar in its pur'
port to this of the Cross Roads Bourbons,
and the absurd accusation and hypOcriti'
cal pretension il contains will be hOwled
all over the country during the coming
| Presidential campaign as the chief battle.
cry of the partisan Democracy, Thought
ful people will not be deceived thereby
for they know that the future hope of the
country lies in the maintenance of the
Republican party, which has in the pas
proved the countrY's salvation. The peo.
pie themselves will, through that party
of patriotism and intelligence, right what
! ever wrongs may have cTept into oul
Year: 1876

THE vast abuse of narcotics in modern
society is becoming a serious evil. There
is no denying the fact that in countries
where no administrative control of chem
list shops exist, in Engand and America,
the public ina % ea-i access TO such
drugs. The report of The Medical Officer
to the Privy Council on the use of lauda-
mum in the industrial districts of England
for the purpose Of keeping infants quiet
startled its readers some years ago. 1t is
not long since political weekly contem-
porary boldly conteaded that chloral was
to be found in the workboxes and baskets
of nearly every lady in the West End,
"to calm her nerves" Chloral punch
had become an institution in the
drinking saloons of New York scarcely q
year after its introduction into medical
practice. Now we hear from sober, or
derly and paternally-ruled Germany that
there is such a thing as morphia disease
spreading among its population. The
symptoms seem to be very much like
those of opium eating. Experience seems
TO make it advisable TO deprive people
suffering from this disease at once and en-
tirely of the drug. Their williulness and
| liability to relapses are, however, so great
that only about twenty-five per centum
have been seen TO recover in large series
of cases. The moral treatment, by urg.
| ing them early to some kind of steady
work, is particularly TO be insisted upon.
London Lancet.
Year: 1876

On Monday night the police made decent
on disorderly tippling house on Front be-
low Poplar street, kept by Bridget Cotton
and arrested, two tranps the other parties
getting away Bridget was to have had q
hearing last night, but did not put in an
appearance, the tramps will be confined In
the cells, to be used as witnesses in the case,
which will probably come up at the hearings
this morning.
Year: 1876

PRESERVING BOUQUETs.-It
is always with a regret that I
throw away q faded bouquet,
that has been presented by the
hand of friendship, and [ always
keep them fresh as long as posi-
bic. By adding little salt to the
water in the vase, and giving
them fresh water each day, [
have always kept them quite a
long time. A friend of mine al
ways uses soap>snds, which she
thinks keeps them nicely, and al
ways changes the water every
other day; but with the best of
care, they fade all too soon.
Year: 1876

The order which the captain of the Franklin
received, not to allow any communication with the snip
from shore until further instructions should be obtained
from the Navy Department. continued in force yes
terday The only given for this was that III all
probability the order had not been countermanded be-
causo Tyeed's baggage remained on board. 1t is in
storer00m in the afterpart Of the ship, which Is
generally used the soreroom for the small stores
belonging to the Paymasters department The baggage
is said consist Of two bags parcels OF moderate sze
which were placed in the storeoom at Ygo They were
put under lock and seal by the Spanish authorities there
and piece Of red tape and two large red seals attached
by them remain in place The baggage is still under
the close guard OF the marines The disposition which 1t
is proposed to make OF this baggage is a matter OF
doubt. 1t is the opinion OF some persons
that Capt Franklin has received special orders respect
ing the delivery Of it. Capt. Franklin came on
shore at yesterday and went directly to the Navy
Yard 4 TRIBUNE reporter asked him FOR information
about the disposition OF Tweeds effects but he declined
to say anything upon the subject


Inquiry was made OF Collector Arthur to what
course would be taken Tweed should make application
for the delivery Of his baggage. He said that he had
nothing whatever do with IL that it under the
charge the Navy Department, and he supposed that
Commodore Nicholson the proper person TO apply to-
The officers whom he sent down Oh Thursday we're sent
in compliance with the request TO have Tweeds
baggage passed under the CutOmhOuse rules and these
officers examined that which was brought on shore
only Commodore Nicholson afterward called up0n
but said that lie had nothing further to do with the bag
gagc he had instructions from the Navy Department
relative to it, and he concerned his duties
ended on Thursday. He did not know what orders or
instructions Capt Franklin might have received relative
to it. Several other officials OF whom inquiry was made
said that the Secretary OF state had the matter in charge
and that when these parcels delivered over they
would be found to contain some important papers Of
much value in the pending litigatons against Tweed


The order not 20 allow any communication with the
Franklin from shore strictly carried out, but the
officers were allowed TO land Several naval officers
went alongside the vessel bat they were not permitted
TO go on board. A young attempted 10 board the
vessel from shore boat but was told TO keep away lie
said that he had been commissioned to pay wine bill
OF MI Tweed's, contracted during the voyage, and
amounting TO a little SO He was told that he
might seud the money by the bOatman THIS he did
after returning TO the shore.
Year: 1876

adopted after which resolutions were passed nstructins
the treasurer pay the profits TO the managers OF the
Academy OF Design and the Metropolitan Museum OF All


I'm the ratio of go per cent the former and 40 per cent
10 the latter The committee then passed special votes
OF thanks 10 August Belmont for his liberaty to the
owners of the pictures for their great Kindness 70
Gswold Darling for the free use Of the parof at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. and finally to the Committee oil
Management for its able and hearty work The meeting
then adjourned amid expressions OF satisfaction al 'he
great success which had attended the enterprise.
Year: 1876




In seeking information concerning the course
likely TO be taken with the criminal proceedings against
Mr.. Tweed, TRIBUNE reporter yesterday called
Wheeler II. Peckham, who has been prominently con-
neced with all the Ring prosecutions. Mr. Pcckham said
that nothing had been decided upon, and the matter had
not considered by counsel Tweeds escape
December As then judgment had been obtained against
him in the So 100000 civil suit, he would be held safely
long enough for action 20 be taken without haste Mr.
Peckham added that his health had been 80
bad recently that he had paid attention 20
any except pressing business, aud there had
been no consultation between Mr.. OConor District
Attorney Phelps and himself He supposed, however,
that the indictments found against Tweed last year
would take the usual course and some Of them at least
would be tried.


DistricAttOroey Phelps was not at his office yester
day The clerks said he unwel and would remain at
home all day the exeron and exposure OF the previous
day had been too much for his strength.


Dudley Field reminded by TRIBUNE reporter
yesterday OF recent statement by David Dudley Field
that the Tweed case ON which he then engaged
the only one In which represented Mr. Tweed and
asked whether hs firm bis father David Dudley Field,
was engaged counsel in the other suits, civil and
criminal against Tweed. Dudley Field said 1 don't
know what sad and your question shows that
my fathers statement II ne made It, has than
aspeok But IS 10 your inquiry whether my firm s en-
gagged IN Twecds other suits all say, all VIII say
b know nothing about II know no law which ties
Year: 1876

AEss DOWney Us. Mr.. DOwney.


When Mary A. Sullivan was younger and re-
sided in the Monumental City, she imagined as
everything looked 80 bright and lovely that this
world could contain no evil Suitable companions
and amusement furnished delightful anticipa-
tions to the young mind buoyant with hope and
trusting in its condolences. known far and near
By the young, and designated as a favori.e with
them 1t was not strange that she should become
noticeable in society. While thus satisfied of her
standing In the set and the homage she receiy ed
she was not disposed TO be domineering, but an
amiable disposition carried her along in dispens-
ing fayer without partiality until -. =


EDWARD DowNEY APPEARED.


Then there was a change scarcely preceptibIe at
6rst, but finally sufficiently large as 70 be OBJ
serYable without any designation. Edward had
an oily tongue in ais handsome head and could
weave story that was liable TO both confuse and
confound any girl He thought that he loved
Mary, and he determined TO win her He went
10 work with that impetuosity that generally
sweeps all before It. and It was not long before he
possessed her promise 10 marry him. Hope told
. hattering tale, and the horoscope Of the future
10 be shared with Edward was so brilliant as to
dazzle her eyes, and she turned from It smilingly
while the flush Of JOY at her dreams Of futurity
Year: 1876

In answer to inquiry, would say that the
only way to get rid Of the weevil is to keep
grain in clean place, and to spread out un-
til thoroughly cured, so as to avoid heating.
1t is very difficult to clean place where
Weevil has been prevalent, as they and other
grain pests, hide in the cracks and seams of
the bin, and no cold of winter will certainly
kill them. The germ Of the weevil is often
in grain that to all appearance is perfectly
sound, and only awaits a suitable amount of
moisture and heat to develop. In grain
houses our only remedy, when we have i'll
tested grain, is to screen frequently, and try
to keep cool till winter. know Of nothing
to kill weevil in grain that will not recon-
mend storing III a new place, far enough
from where the infested grain was kept to
prevent them crawling to it. | have often
put weevils on the floor at some distance
from a pile of grain, and they would make
a bee-line for the nearest lot-never 90
away from it. They will sometimes fly
when in the hot sun, but not often. | once
made a test by taking about a pint of sound
wheat from boat-load, in which | could
find no indication OF weevil, and after sitting
very thoroughly in a coarse hahd-sieve, l
put in glass jar and sealed it very tight.
In a few weeks it was alive with large and
small weevils 1.-TWO linds), and they lived for
more than year in this tight jar. This was
a season when there was a great deal of
wheat troubled with weevl. Ordinarily
when wheat is dry and cool the weeyils do
not injure it. The surest way to keep grain,
after it is dry and very thoroughly cleaned,
is to keep it in dark place.-H. III. L., IN
Country Gentleman.
Year: 1876

The San Francisco Bulletin has some ap-
propriate remarks on the subject of wheat
growing exclusively. We condense the fol-
lowing:


There is something wonderfully facinating
in wheat farming. The season Of hard
work is short. The profits come in lump
A sack of twenty dollar pieces IN exchange
for sacks of wheat is very attractive. But
there is something about wheat-growing
which makes country look desolate. We
recently rode some fifteen miles through
one of the best agricultural districts in the
State; yet in all that distance, save few
hundred rods Of good fence, there was not
tolerable farm improvement in sight.
The district had been settled for more than
twenty years. There was not flourishing
orchard to be seen. Not single farmhouse
which was much above the grade of shan
ty. The barns We're mere sheds, around
which were broken wagons and the refuse
of agricultural implements.


One is tempted to inquire, What is the
connection between wheat farming and such
desolate and unthrifty aspect of farm life?
lIcIC Is, Vi COuiS tiiS lSt19o sthioStiio VI
ricultural knowledge and skill brought to
the business Of growing wheat If the farm
er goes no farther, he will not be likely to
take much interest in blooded stock, spaci-
| Gus barns, fruit orchards, and handsome
farmhouse. When the land is exhausted
for wheat, then he will sell out to some one


who understands how to put it to some bet


ter use.


Our wheat farming looks better on paper


than anywhere else. We tabulate the num-


ber of bushels produced, the number OF tons
for EXPORT. and calculate the number OF


sb1ps which will be required to carry away
the surplus. That is quite the most attract


;cs side of lhe exhibit. The attractive home
steads never will be connected with wheat
growing any more than with sheep herding


r. is not until the land is pretty "eA eA


h.usted for wheatthat handsome homestead'


begin to appear, as in Napa valley, sonona
! Santa Clara and other valleys, where farm
Year: 1876

inc has cone to mean more than wheat
growing. 1t is a singular deduction, but
nevertheless true, that where wheat-tarming
becomes Improbable, the attractive home
stead is sure to appear, and hardly before
that time
Year: 1876

Ragout Of Chichem.-Cut the fowl or
chicken in pieces, and let it simmer until it
is gilded, not Drowned; take it out of the
stewpan, and make brown sauce by the ad-
dition of as much flour as may be necessary
for the size of the dish. Having done this,
put the pieces back into the stewpan, add
ing some small pieces Of raw bacon, mild,
and half fat, some eschalots chopped fine,
salt, q good quantity of pepper, a small
bunch composed of parsley, thyme, etc.
Let the whole simmer over slow fire, and
let it be well covered that there may bono
escape for half an hour; then, according TO
the size of the dish, add mushrooms and
small delicate onions. When all is cooked.
arrange it in a dish and decorate according
to taste, -5a@1
Year: 1876

The rank and file in the Prussian
army are miserably paid and poorly
fed, according to our ideas. The
Court Journal gives some interesting
statistics concerning this matter.
The only ration which a private sol
der receives in peace is one and one
half pounds Of coarse bread. His
pay is thirty-six thalers q year, or
about nine shilings a month; from
this a deduction Of one and one fourth
grOscben, OF about one and One-half
pence a day is made for messing. aud
TO this is added an allowance made
by government, which varies accord
ing to the garrison, and is fixed
quarterly. On the whole, it may be
said that each German soldier has a
bowl Of cruel or coffee in the morn
ing and one meal in the middle of
the day provided for him, also that
be has about two and ohe-half pence
remaining over from bis pay TO pro-
vide his supper There is no fixed
rate Of pay for the nOn-eOmmissiOned
ranks. \ bargain is made with each
nUn-commissioned officer from time
to time, according to the value of bis
services. But after they leave the
army they are well provided for, and
it is wholly unknown that d deserv-
irg non-commissiOned officer should
be necessitated to seek employment,
after be has served his time, because
be is unprovided for.
Year: 1876

/ have studied the ma ture Of the
hog, and come to the foil owing con-
clusions:


First, have the pigs dropped about
the first of May, thus avoid the cold
winds of March and April, and the
OVERLAPPING occasioned by penning ID
early spring. | save by this plan
about ten per cent, and sometimes
more, especially of wet, cold spring


Second, have a good blue grass or
clover pasture for them to run IN,
with plenty of fresh water, and feed
literally with corn.


Third, the following year have a
good field of rye to turn on as it be-
gins to harden, and, if possible good
clover lot. / feed no corn while they
are on the rye. In the meantime l
have four or FIVE loads of coal ashes
from the steam mill, or refuse from
the brickyard, and mix with salt or
wood ashes. By the first of Septem-
Der they are ready for corn, not fat
but healthy and sleek as moles. l
then commence feeding, each day in
creasiDg the amount until they are
on full feed; never overfeed, but as
they will eat up clean. | give plenty
of fresh water, and in six weeks | am
ready to market pigs that average
over 500 pounds each. | am not par
ticular about the breed. but prefer a
cross of Berkshire and BY field. A
person may do better With a few, but
this plan is for those who keep from
sixty 10 one hundred head, and feed
no cattle.-Correspondent Ne'o fors
Tribune.
Year: 1876

The Senate Naval Committee held
a meeting yesterday and agreed to
report favorably the bill making an
appropriation of S25, 900 to complete
a monumen, to the memory Of the
ofheers, marines and seamen of the


United States navy, who fell in de-
tence. of their country during the late
civil war The bill provides that the
money be expended, under the direc-
ton Of the Secretary of the Navy,
for the purpose Of completing :he
statue of Peace" platform, steps,
and circular basin of the naval mUn-
ument contracted for by the officers
Of the navy with Franklin Simmons.
and placing the same on some apprO-
pirate part of the public grounds 10
Washington. The Secretary Of the
Navy, the chairman Of tire committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds Of
the Senate. the chairman Of the com
mite on Public Buildings and Grounds
Of the House of Representatives,
and Frederick Law 0lmsted, are ap-
pointed a committee TO select and
designate such place upon the public
grounds for the erection of the mon
umeGt as in their judgment shall be
most appropriate - Washington Star.
Year: 1876

Here are some rules on the sub
ject of the water supply of dwellings,
from the SdRitariaH:


Tue well should be sunk at as
great distance as possible from the
privies pig-stys, fold yards and other
collections of filth; especially is this
necessary where the water from the
surface spring has to be used


The top and sides Of the well
should be carefully puddled with well
tempered clay, eighteen inches thick,
as far down, if practicable, as the hrst
bed of clay.


If the top of the well be left open,
it should be walled around to keep
the surface water olt and prevent ac-
eidents


The soft water cistern. if under
ground, should be built in eOment,
and puddle eighteen inches thick, it
should be ventilated, and the over
flow should not go into any sewer or
drain.


The lid should be surrounded by
a raised rim to prevent any surface
water getting into the eistern-


LeaGen pipes should not be used
for soft water.


The same eistern should not be
used for drinking and supplying a
water closet.
Year: 1876

The Independence Beige tells a
story of a priest who, during the Ju-
Dilee mission was excessively dissp-
pointed at finding none but female
listeners to his sermon On the day
before his final ministratiOn he thus
addressed bis congregation:


"It is a great comfort to US that
you have duly confessed your sins
every day TO u.s., but that Is not
enough; we wish to see your bus
bands, fathers, brothers present also.
Tell them, therefore, that il they
will assemble here tomorrow, i will
teach them how to make an excellent
pair of shoes in Eve minutes" As
might be expected, the church on the
ensuing day was crowded 10 over
flowing, when the priest having given
MS hearers a lesson on their duties,
told them that, as no doubt curiosity
had brought them there, be would
uow crafty it, and STOPPING down be
took a pair of boots from the floor,
and in five minutes shaped them with
a shears into a serviceable pair OF
-hoo=
Year: 1876

\ hum0riSt writes: Some time ago
| gave an account of an accident that


happened to Mr.. Hammer, the TRACE.


dian, at our little theatre in New


Castle, while be was representing


the Demon of the Hartz," and was
descending through the stage TO the
Internal regions. A supernumerary


flashed barrelful of red ire through
the hole as the demon was going
down, and FIVE minutes later an un-
der-done demon was being carried
home on q stretcher. Well, Mr..
Hammer has met with another dis
aster. Last week he manager put
on another piece, entitled, wild


Bill; or, The Scout of the Rocky
Mountanins," and in this Mr.. Ham
mer was to be tied upon the back OF
an unbroken horse and sent burling
over the edge OF precipice. As no
boldly in town would lend q horse
for the purpose, the manager hired a
mule from the captain of the canal
boat The Roaring Maria. During
the rehersals the mule did well
enough, but on the first night Of the
play the footlights must have scared
1t, fer as soon as the savages had
tied Wild Bill upon its back, instead
of charging over that awful lath aud
canvas precipice. it refused to bulge.


And when the indian chieftain prod
ded it in the side with tin spear, it
not only let out its heels and kicked
that unfortunate brave into the
wings, where his spear janmed
savagely against the stomach of
the prompter, but it reached his head
around and made az earnest effort
to chew Wild Bill's legs Failing
in this, it stood upon three feet aud
endeavored to reach up to Mr. Ham
mer and scrape him off with the hoOf
Of his near hind leg. Then the man
ager came out and tried to start the
mule with a whip. But it merely
began TO wheel round and round, un-
I'll tie tragedian felt seasick, aud then
it charged up against the scenery,
kicked a new sunset into rags. re-
duced the entire precipice to splin-
ters, upset two muslin trees and
finally brought up with one leg tan
gled in the Sea OF Galilee, which
was pressed into service to represent
Salt Lake. This frightened the mule
so that it jerked the Sea of Galilee
clear over on. the stage and then
went into a fit, in which it tumbled,
and after rolling over and over Mr..
Hammer three or four times, it plung-
ed into the orchestra and expired
with its launches in the bass drum
and its forelegs tearing the big mid
die into kindling wood. When they
united Wild Bill he rose, wiped the
blood from his nose with his sleeve,
felt his legs TO see that they were
unbroken, and then went TO an AL
derman's Office and registered an
oath never to play anything again
but low comedy if he should live
5000 years. 1.-The Scout of the
Rocky Mountains" has been with
drawn, and the captain OF the Roar
ing Maria is about to enter suit for
damages to that mule.