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Year: 1873

The idea that farming can be conduct
ed on any kind of cooperative plan
seems, at first view, absurd, and few
farmers would listen TO such a scheme.
But, taking a clearer view, it will be
seen that cooperation has already com
menced. and that so far it is highly sue
cessful. For instanc the best and the
principal part OF the cheese produced
in the country is made by the cooper
ative plan, whether the farmers sell
their milk, or put IN their milk and re-
oeive their pay IN dividends when the
cheese Is sold, for both plans are
adopted. Country merchants have now
almost ceased 10 buy cheese, and we'll
enough, too, for they are without prop
er means of taking care of it; many of
them are such poor business men, OF
they have so little capital, that they can
not afford TO pay what cheese is worth !;
and, formerly, when they dealt IN it,
many Of them failed. Butter is also
made IN factories in the same way and
even when made in families Il is bought
by special dealers who take it at the
house and pay cash for IT, This is OF
great advantage to the dairy farmer, for
he is able 10 pay cash for whatever he
may need. and he can trade where he
likes. II progress is made with like
success IN this manner, for few years.
the country merchant VIII buy neither
fruit. hops, nor vegetables, and he VIII
sell but few groceries or farm machinery,
for these can be bought, as they now
are IN many sections, at Wholesale.
Grain could be sold by the farmers Of q
township or district al wholesale, and
at better prices than they nov gel in
the retail way; and buyers can afford
10 pay better prices for this way Of
doing business drops out, first, the
country merchant second, the small
dealer, making two middlemens and Of
course their profits are saved 10 the
farmer.
Year: 1873

We had an inquiry last week relating
TO the freezing of milk, asking whether
cold temperature sometimes reaching
the freezing point decreased the quanti-
ty of cream, which question was answer
ed in the affirmative, in our column of
Questions and Answers" Our cores
pondent, and others who cannot pre-
serve an uniform temperature for the
milk without keeping it in contact with
the air in the living room, may make
first class butter by churning the whole
milk, without skimming, or at least
skimming only 50 far as to furnish cream
for domestic uses.


The plan to be pursued when the
whole milk is to be churned, is to save
the milkings until enough is gathered
for churning, allowing what cream will
rise to do so. Then pour the cream
and milk together into a suitable vessel,
set it where it viii become sour and
thick, avoiding all stirring or shaking,
so SIS not to break the film on top, and
thus allowing air to enter the mass,
which would cause rapid fermentation.
The proper deRree of acidity may be
known by the film or skin becoming
thick and uneven over the contents Of
the vessel IN which it is placed a deep,
large jar may be used. When the prop
er degree of sourness has come, churn
Immediately, having the temperatu e of
"a degs., which is somewhat higher
than that necessary for the proper churn-
ing of cream. Churn steadily ard at
an even stroke, until the butter is form
ed, and then proceed with the sailing
and working as in ordinary cases. This
plan viii enable you to keep your jar
where there is fire. Where facilities
for raising the cream are not good, and
where only few COWS are kept, this
way is both easy and economical.


In Holland, where much whole milk
is churned, the milk is repeatedly stir
red to prevent the cream from rising,
which causes the mass to thicken rapid
ly. The proper degree of soUrness is
determined by its being thick enough
to hold spoon upright. III it docs not
adhere to a bone or ivory knife, it is
right for churniDg


In Brittany, on the other hand, the
mornings milk is poured directly into
the churn, to which is added the pre-
ceeding evenings milk. The whole is
then allowed to stand several hours,
when it is ehurned and worked. Both
of these methods are said TO give excel
lent butter. It is a well-known fact
that both Holland and Brittany dairies
are noted for the superior quality of
their butter.


1t is claimed that a given quality of
milk, churned whole, will give five per
cent. more of butter than where the
cream is allowed to rise. Butter of the
most superior quality can be made from
whole milk Cummings, and the whole
process is simple and easy. It is prin-
cipally question of laboring In ehurn-
ing so large a mass. This, however, is
not onerous where but few COWS are
kept. The butter is also gilt-edged
when fresh, and keeps equally well
with that made from cream Western
Rural
Year: 1873

g Much wisdom in olives, said Sancho
Panza, and, he might have added, a
whole system Of domestic and social
economy, 3 whole history of civilization
in the institution Of dinner. What
hopes and charities are born of a good
one ''Not reason on full stomach y
Why. then we reason best of ali, and it
will be a good sign when nations and
individuals settle their differences over
the dinner table, instead of over the
eouneil-bOards and lawyers desks. In
deed every one knows that, in some way
or other, Anglo-Saxon politics have a
fundamental dependence on dinners :;
they are the national sacrifieial solemni-
ties, where amiable understandings are
arrived at, and feasting instead of fight
ing learned. Even theologically We are
beginning to perceive that the spirit of
fasting Is an evil spirit, fuH Of al nm
reasonableness and uncharitableness.
A good dinner is a temporary conver-
sion; even a bad man is the better for it,
and when it is the universal ''use and
won't" the millennium will not be far
of, and men will learn war no more
Dinner is the festal sacrifice to house
hold loves, and sacred friendship, and
intellectual recreation. Let us not dis
grace it into an orgie or a necessity. 1t
must be when the business hours are
over, and the holiday-part of the day
begins. We must prepare ourselves for
it by throwing the garments of our toll
off the body, and its cares off our minds.
1t must be ready just when we are
ready, it must be sat down to in good
temper, and the indulgence of appetite
must be associated with social inter
course, and easy displays of intellectual
vivacities and felicities; for a silent
dinner table is almost indecent
Year: 1873

The pencil marks you see around this
paragraph (thus) mean that your sub
scription Is out or unpaid, and that
you are requested to pay mp at once.
We would take great pleasure IN extend
ing credit to our friends and patrons,
but cash alone VIII pay expenses, and
we are forced to adhere to a strict cash
rule. We hope you VIII comprehend
and apprec;ata the necessity Of Glch q
course. and renew your subscEiptlon
without delay. We solicit your favor.


81 We enter no new names on our
books without the money IN advance.
Year: 1873

One of the noteworthy features Of
Paris is the system of cheap restaurants
established a few years since by NJ.
Duval, butcher, but carried on since
his death, which occurred in 1870, by a
company. There are now sixteen of
these establishments scattered over the
city, so that you cannot go far in any
direction without meeting a Beuillon-
Duval. The originator made a very
large fortune in the business, portion
of which, inherited by his son, was
wasted on the notorious Cora Pearl, and
then that mercenary beauty turned the
cold shoslder on him. The young man
attempted suicide, and came very near
accomplishing his purpose. The largest
of these restaurants is near the Palace
Royal, and is of vast dimensions, ele-
gantIy fitted up and brilliantly lighted.
The floors and the galleries which run
around the four sides Of the hall at the
height of the second story, are fitted
with permanent marble tables and seats
10 Accommodate several hundred persons
at a time. In the centre of the floor is
the cooking apparatus in full sight.
extremely ornamental and attended by
women in snOw-white caps and modest
costumes. This kitchen department is
so arranged as to emit neither heat nor
odor. The walters are numerous, Gtten-
tive, and thoroughly well drilled in
their business, and the comprehensive
bin OF fare Is varied every day.


PHE man who comes on the stage
exactly at his cue is prompt bat the
man who does not come on at sll is
Year: 1873

The postmaster general has finished
his annual report. He renews the recon-
mendation of a government postal tel
egraph, and enforces at length his views
in favor of postofice savings banks,
some time ago given to the public.
The report very fully enters into the
details of the postal savings bank scheme
and there is little doubt that the presi-
dent will recommend it. It is believed
that all the cabinet are unanimous in
favor of the system. The following are
! some of the details: It is proposed at
first to introduce the system only in
what are called the presidential Offices
that is, postoffices the salaries of which
are 81 900 and over. The entire system
viii be connected with the postal money
order offices. One clerk will be detailed
to receive and account for deposits. As
each deposit is made a certifcation of
deposit viii be entered in a pass book.
The general Office at Washington will
be notified of this deposit. and of the
name of the depositor, after which a
certificate of deposit will be forwarded
from Washington to the depositor as a
further guarantee. Deposits may be
withdrawn both from the office where
they we're deposited and from any other
within the general district, but no de
posit can be Withdrawn until a permit
has been obtained from the general Of
fee at Washington. This authorization
of withdrawal has been found necessary
by Great Britain and Canada to prevent
fraud. One feature of the scheme is the
establishment of several grand divisions,
to which the local. offices shall report
directly. All moneys received on de-
posit must be deposited within a stated
time at the nearest national depository


The postmaster general is informed that
the plan is very generally approved in
the west, and has recently received q
communication from prominent east
ern banker, advocating the plan as a
very efficient means to strengthen the
credit of the government, and prevent


ing a national panic In time of crisis.
The flow OF currency into the treasury
at such times, from savings, would en-
able the government to purchase its own
bonds, and thus relieve stringency by
keeping currency in circulation.
Year: 1873


am sitting alone in my chamber now,
And the moons rising red from the sea
look At the glorious sight, and think
OF my friends-Are they thinking Of me?
How sweet 20 think over 30 many true hearts
Loved. loving, unselhsh, and kind:
Not all have the exquisite beauty Of face,
But some have the beauty Of mind.
Ihere are many, who passing along day by dav
Would hardly be seen by the crowd
VINO would look way beyond them, right over


their heads;


OF such little friends am proud
When they come 10 me laughing, so rosy and


sweet,


And climb on my shoulder or knee
know that they mean every word that they saw
When they tell me they dearly love me-
Baby hands, little hearts brimming over with
love,


Sweet lips, and an innocent kiss
Such sly little secrets, all whispered in fun
Why, what can be sweeter than this7
Thank God for such friends for the gift Of
such loyel


80 Tree from all doubling OF fear
Let us give to our Father this same loving trust
And close TO his footstool draw near.
Year: 1873

TRUE LovKLEEss.- ss.-The hight of good
fortune is to find and keep our true
poise and sphere and humility, which
We take to be spontaneity, a fine sense
of reality, a good understanding and
honest deal with nature, seem to be the
best guide and guaranty to the end de-
sired. For 1t does not set itself down
and does not set itself up, but stands
plainly, like every high and heroic trait,
for what it is. A true loveliness is not
50 much in thought as in the absence of
thought, and the better self wins its
finest victories IN Qua moods Of oblivion
The man absorbed in his true task,
intent only on serving, be he holman
on a king. is always modest. and yet at
his best.-.Sil1lHer Ellis.
Year: 1873




The wages of every noble work do
yet lie in Heaven or else nowhere. Not
in bank-of-England bills, or any of the
most improved establishments of bank
ing and money-changing needst thou,
heroic soul, present thy account of
earnings. Human banks and labor
banks know thee not or know thee after
generations and centuries have passed
away, and thou art clean gone from
"rewarding. Nay, at bottom, dost
thou need any reward? Was it thy aim
and self-purpose to be filed with good
things for thy heroism. to have life of
pomp and ease, and be what men call
"happy" in this world, or in any other
world ? I answer for thee deliberately,
no. The whole spiritual secret of the
new epoch lies in this, that thou canst
answer for thyself, with thy whole clear
ness of head and heart, deliberately,
mol My brother, the brave man has to
give his life away. Give it, advise
thee thou dost not expect to sell thy
life in an inadequate manner. What
price, for example, would content thee?
The just price of thy life to thee--why,
Gods entire creation to thyself, and the
whole universe of space, the whole
eternity of time and what they hold /;
that is the price which would content
thee; that, if thou wilt be candid,
nothing short of that 1t is thy all.
Thou art an unreasonable mortal or,
rather, thou art poor infinite mortal,
who, in thy narrow clay prison here,
seemest so unreasonable. Thou wilt
never sell thy life, or any part of thy
life, in satisfactory manner. Give it,
like a royal heart; let the price be
nothing thou hast then, in a certain
sense, got all for it. The heroic man
and is not eve. Y man, God be thanked,
a potential hero ?-has to do so, in all
times and circumstances.- .-C CARLYLE.
Year: 1873

Mans, says a scientifie man. is inhab-
tied, has fine climate and plenty Of
coal and iron. Why doesn't he send
them word to throw down a lot Of
their best iron? Il would settle the
question Of cheap transportation and
cause great fall in iron
Year: 1873

BE ECoNoMIcAL.-Look most to your
spending, No matter what comes in, if
more goes out, you will always be poor.
The art is not in making money, but in
keeping it; little expenses, like mice in
barn, when they are many, make great
waste. Hair by hair, heads get bald;
straw by straw, the thatch goes off the
cottage and drop by drop the rain comes
in the chamber A barrel is soon empty
il the tap leaks only drop minute.
When you mean to save, begin with
your month, as many thieves pass down
the red lane. The ale jug is great
waste. In all other things keep within
compass. Never stretch your legs further
than your blankets will reach, or you
will soon be cold. In clothes, choose
suitable and lasting stuff, and not tawdry
fineries. To be warm is the main thing
never mind the looks. A fool may make
money, but it needs wise man to spend
it, Remember it is easier to build two
chimneys than to keep one going. II
you give all to back and board, there is
nothing left for the savings bank. Fare
hard and work h, rd while you are young
and you will have q chance to rest wher
yol are old.
Year: 1873

Winter seems to have made general assault
all along tho Nnos aud has not only been heard
from all through tho North and West, but also
in the South, Texas and aeorgia yesterday not
only having had severe frost, but also Ice. Tho
clrcctualy stopped the progress Of tho yellow
Year: 1873

An execution recently took place in
California, the circumstances of which
were peculiarly affecting. The doomed
man had not friend i'll the world, and
throughout his trial and confinement no
one, except priest, befriended him or
offered him sympathy. In July last he
attacked companion in saloon at Red
Bluff, and being crazed with drink he
drew pistol and wounded his antago-
mist so that he died. For this he was
tried and sentenced to suffer death. On
the fatal morning he partook Of some
light food, and was visited by a priest
who administered TO him the last rites
of the Catholic Church. Before the hour
Of execution arrived he made state
ment in which he said that when he
killed bis victim he was intoxicated, and
felt badly because Orne had made it his
boas, that he could whip him. When,
having prepared himself for the execu-
tiop, and being about going to the soaf-
fold, he was told by the Deputy Sheriff
to put on his hat, he said, "What fori
Do you think / am sunbunt :" Before
ascending the scaffold he waved his hat
to the crowd which had assembled and
exclaimed, "Good-bye boys" He ran
up the steps,knelt on the trap and pray
ed. When the sheriff adjusted the rope
about his neck he said, Il say, Sheriff
can't You put that under my arms l
was always ticklish about my neck"
When the drop fell he died without a
struggle.
Year: 1873

PRESIDENTS GRANTS SPEECH IN ST.
Lou1s.-ThcSt. Louis Republican prints
the following report to the Presidents
response at the dinner given him by
Hon. H. T. Blow:


"Ladies aud Gentlemen /: The COM
plement has been such that scarcely
know how to respond to it, but | can
say it is with very great pleasure that
come back here, and / do almost annu-
ally, to city where came first as a
very young man thirty years ago, and
where first made the acquaintance of
that spouse with whom-[cheers and
laughter] I have been stopping day
or two with General Harvey and his
family, and he knows we don't get along
as happily as you think. Renewed
laughter. l shall endeavor in tile flu
ture to make my visits quite as frequent
as they have been, although l very much
doubt whether / shall ever make my
permanent residence here. have never
lived long enough at any one place, to
form very close attachments, except
here and in Washington. Since have
been grown, my fortune has been such
that a year is about as long as | have
been permitted to remain in one place
Now / shall be left rather free to select. "
Year: 1873

FIVE SrErs TO THE GALLows.-A man
had committed murder, was tried, found
guilty and condemned to be hanged.


A few days before his execution, he
drew upon the walls Of his prison cell, a
gallows with FIVE steps leading to it.


On the first step he wrote disobcdi-
ence to parents.


On the second step,Sabbath breaking.
On the third step, gambling and
drunkenness.


On the fourth step, murder.


On the fifth step was the platform on
which the gallows stood.


This poor fellow doubtless wrote the
history of many wasted and lost life.
Year: 1873

NEWSPAPER GRUMBLERs.--Horace
Greeley, in speaking of grumblers at
newspapers, thus hit the nail on the head:


cit is strange how close men read the
papers. We never say anything that
anybody don't like, but we soon hear of
it, and everybody tells us of it. 1fhow-
ever, once in a while we happen to say
a good thing, we never hear of that; no
body seems to notice that. We pay
some man hundred compliments, and
give him dozen puffs, and he takes it
all as tribute to his greatness, and he
never think it does him any good. But
if we happen to say things this man
don't like, or something he imagines is
a reflection on him or his character, see
how quick he flares up and gets mad
about it. All our evils are duly charged
to us, but we never apparently, get any
credit for what good we do.
Year: 1873

Be MODEST AND SENsTBLE.-Do not
be above your business no matter what
that calling may be, but strive to be the
best in that line. He who turns up his
nose at your work, quarrels with his
bread and butter. He is a poor smith
who quarrels with his own sparks; there
is no shame about any honest calling ;
don't be afraid of soiling your hands,
there's plenty of soap to be had. All
trades that are good TO traders are good
to buyer. You cannot get honey if you
are frightened at bees, nor plant corn If
You are afraid of getting your boots
muddy. When YOU can dig fields with
tooth picks, blow ships along with fans,
and grow plum cakes in flower pots,
then it will be fine time for dandies.
Above all things avoid laziness. There
is plenty to do in this world for every
pair of hands placed on it, and we must
so work that the world will be richer
because of our having lived in it.
Year: 1873

A correspondent says We stood in
the presence of Captain Jack. 1t was
easily seen that he was sick. His eye
was dull, cheeks annotated, and he was
so weak he could not stand, but remain
ed reclining on a huge pile of bear
skins, with his two wives by his side.
Mr.. Steele went up to him and shook
hands warmly, as did the rest of the
party. Then passing completely around
the circle all shook hands with the en-
tire tribe. This ceremony lasted several
minutes, and when finished we were
furnished seats in the circle near Cap
tain Jack. The only wood in the lava
bed is sage-brush, but this was piled on
the fire with an unspairing hand, and
the flames shot upward and Illuminated
the cave brilliantly. Then each men-
Der of the party lighted his pipe, and,
after taking = Whit or two passed it
around to the right, beginning with
Captain Jack, who took Whit and
passed it on to the next, so on. In such
large circle, of coure, one pipetul would
not go around, ,and so when it got smok
ed out they did not hesitate to bring it
back to be filled, and then sent it on to
complete its journey. During this GER
emony not word was spoken, and SO
the correspondent had abundant time TO
take good look at all the savages,


Captain Jack was the central figure
and attracted much attention. He is a
stern dignifed- looking man, not over
thirty, though he looks older. lie has
a good head; like all Indians the fore
head is low. His complexion is dark
the pure copper color; and his eyes
black, full and piercing. His hair is
long, hanging down to his shoulders,
and he is, of course, destitute of all
beard His mouth is large,and its shape
indicates frmness, determination, and a
great deal of character. He was very
glad to see Steele, but he did not show
it by his manner. When he shook
hands it was with an indifference that,
to one not acquainted with Indian char
acter, would seem to he absolute rude
ness. He was dressed i'll hickory shirt,
and was covered with blankets.
Year: 1873

AT the ever popular stand. the Northwest corner
of the Second street Market House, the genial and
accommodating Charles Kyle can be found daily
with a large and well selected stock Of choice ap-
pies and other fruits. cakes. candies. nuts &c. In
addition. he KEEPS constantly on hand nice fresh
stewed oysters, stcaming hot which will be found
very grateful TO the palate On cold days, Charley
Is always polite and anxious TO properly serve his
numerous customers and has a cheerful word for
all. As a natural consequence. he does a large
business everything he sells is Of first class quail


ty. Give him a call at the n. W. corner Of the Sec
nni Street Market House. auglad3m
Year: 1873

FREsHET IN THE SCHUYLKILL-'The tre-
mendOus rain storm which prevailed on Sun
day night and yesterday morning caused quite
q freshet in the Schuylkill. At about dark
last evening there were flfty-seVen inches OF
water In the dam at FairmOunt but 1t appears s
that no damage Of any consequence resulted
from the sudden increase Of th volume of wa
ter.
Year: 1873

The energetic exclamation of Macbeth is mentally


CALCULATED by every housewife when confronted


by the manifold variety of stainS and spots that
disfgure articles of household ornament and use.
But the "spots" are not SO easy TO remove by or
binary means. A little SApolio brought into
timely use causes them all 10 disappear as If by
magic, and bring peace and satisfaction 10 the
housewife mind. As cheap as common soap and
a hundred times more effective. oct2l-2Weod&W.
Year: 1873

No PoIIcR CAsKs.-The stormy weather yester-
day. kent even the confirmed bummers from their
usual practices and consequently there was noth-
ing Tor the police TO do. As no arrests were
made there were no cases up for trial this morn
ing,
Year: 1873

TnIE AND WAGES REDUCED Yesterday
the carpenters Of West Chester entered upon
the nine hours system for days work. Wages
in proportion 20 The reduction have necessarily
been reduced one-.enth per day.