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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1878
Page
4
A nostalgic poem recounts a man named Adams recalling Katrine and a little boy, with the tale set amid Germanic speech and a stanza about dancers and a grave time. The voice laments impending parting as old Time comes with a sickle and spares Katrine and the child in memory.
A survey of how famous writers labored to craft major works, detailing patient revision by Virgil Horace Lucretius and others, rapid production by Calderon Lope de Vega Dryden and Scott, and the extreme conditions under which masterpieces were born in exile prison or madness.
A dramatic meeting at Col. Bangs's Argus office pits poet Samuel H Brunner against the editor over altered verses. Brunner fumes at misread titles and garbled lines that mocked his work including Surcease of Sorrow and Salt for Dinner. He threatens arming himself to confront the compositor who distorted his poetry.
The acting Secretary of the Treasury sent copies of the Philadelphia inspectors evidence and report to a House subcommittee. The findings attribute the disaster to a rotten hull worsened by uneven iron cargo distribution and name Lunt and Eben Manson for potential liability and criminal proceedings. They also urge scrutiny of Inspector Craft’s conduct under Revised Statutes provisions.
The article argues that using poor tools wastes time and labor and costs farmers more than buying or sharpening quality implements. It emphasizes affordable prices for improved tools and urges farmers to equip themselves to avoid dull performance and costly inefficiency.
A Japanese traveler writes home noting that the chief branch of education for youth is rowing. He compares American colleges to houses and identifies Yale and Harvard as principal institutions.
A Berlin newspaper letter, likely from an authorized source, claims Turkey cannot stay neutral in a war between Britain and Russia. It warns that if Turkey aligns with Russia it must surrender Constantinople, and if it sides with England, Constantinople and nearby straits would be attacked by Russian forces, with fortifications and torpedoes cited as decisive factors.
The Agence Russe reports active communications with moderating German influence aiming at a settlement. It notes improved affairs and hope for a speedy favorable issue if England does not create new obstacles.
In a Petersburg circular dated April 11, Prince Gortschakoff responds to Lord Salisbury's note on the San Stefano treaty. He hopes Britain states its wishes to ease tensions and advocates a congress with separate agreements among powers to modify the Paris settlement. He also criticizes Austria for not acting in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Porte issues a circular to foreign representatives recognizing the San Stefano treaty as binding after recent reverses in the war. It pledges loyal execution of its terms but signals openness to modifications by benevolent powers and Russia. It also commits to pursuing projected reforms regardless of negotiations' outcome.
Vienna report dated April 12 notes Prince Gortschakoff's reply signals Russia willing to seek an acceptable method to reopen negotiations. The change in tone by German French and Italian press and politicians around the San Stefano treaty suggests Russia may face isolation if talks fail, not England.
A St Petersburg correspondent reports rumors of an amicable semi official exchange between London and St Petersburg. Britain desires a peaceful solution and wants the full treaty laid before the congress. Russia sticks to its stance and cites Prince Gortschakoff's reply as readiness to discuss key clauses. A preliminary conference seems most promising.
The Pall Mall Gazette editorial argues that regardless of Bismarck's proposals, Britain will not rush to war. It says Britain can wait for material strength to back its diplomacy and warns that Russia's acceptance or rejection will shape a costly, restrained course rather than confrontation.
An intelligent audience about half filled Chickering Hall last evening heard Prof. W. S. Arnold describe Edison’s speaking phonograph. The stage held a complex setup including six tables with mysterious instruments a singing and a vocal telephone guitar wired with tubes a syren glass measuring sound vibrations many lanterns gas retorts tuning forks a toy harmonicon and other equipment.
The audience watched a lecture by the professor and Dr Miller on sound and the human ear with experiments using a crude phonograph. A spinning wheel, tin foil, and mirrors produced voices like a Mary Mary Lamb tale and other snippets, drawing applause and a stampede for keepsakes.
In Washington on April 10 about 110 Representatives and over 25 Senators attended a Republican caucus. Hale presided with Conger as secretary. The caucus created a National Republican Congressional Committee listing members by state, excluding several states for lack of Republican representation. Senator Sargent urged rescinding the presidents order barring executive officials from political caucuses. The debate praised its moderation, resolutions referred to the Congressional Committee, and the session adjourned after two hours.
A nineteen year old man Stewart Smith of 104 Prince Street parred a corn and wounded his foot. After days of swelling he was admitted to the General Hospital on March 20 and died Monday evening. It is believed a blue stocking may have caused the poisoning.
A collection of cooking formulas and processes includes Rhubarb Pie Bean Soup Indian Pudding Hive Sirup Cottage Pudding Sauce Corn Bread Noodles Dried Apple Dumplings Sally Lunn and detailed butter making techniques. The varied items show domestic science guidance with measurements steps and cautions from the Journal of Chemistry.
N. E. Allen advises sowing plaster in spring before clover sowing to dissolve with spring rain and incorporate into soil. This improves clover establishment, extends soil benefits into following years, and suggests sowing 100 pounds per acre. Also recommends two foot drill spacing for drilled corn fodder and notes imperfect drilling machinery.
A survey of upcoming fashion trends notes the gold-braid straw bonnets with compact design, absence of hanging draperies, and widespread wear of fichus and Carrick capes. French ginghams, brocaded grenadines, Emano cotton, and colored bead trimmings anchor a season of refined summer dresses and beaded accents.
The article notes peacock with black or white chip and pheasant with brown or mastic trims. Ostrich plumes use tips only. willow and marabout remain stylish. The newest fad is the Fanchon diadem of flowers with satin ribbon loops at the back. Lace units, bouquet-embroidered gloves, and natural color flower embroidery on gloves rise. Brown dominates color trends with brown roses and leaves. geraniums, ivy, and woodbine glow with frostlike brightness. Elder flowers and poppy pods add cheerful notes.
Instructions describe soil mixing with manure and amendments, trench planting with crowns a foot below surface, spacing rules for beds and rows, long term yield notes, seed sowing, thinning, and care across seasons, plus notes on manure use and bed longevity.
A reading class scene features a teacher asking why ships are called she and a precocious boy answering that ships need men to manage them, reflecting gendered views in a playful dialogue.
The article defends Dr. R V Pierce against claims of clairvoyance, describing his method as based on rational scientific signs. It cites Comley’s praise of Pierce’s genius in Medical Science and advertises the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail-order details. It also mentions Lag Tobacco products with contrasting tobacco types and claims about economy.
Mothers urged to buy Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething pain and infant relief while Hartford Poultry World advertises chromos for fowl-raisers. Graefenberg Catholicon pledges cures for female complaints. War of 1812 soldiers and widows receive pensions after 14 days service, via Co L Bincham & Co in Washington D C.
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