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From Life Illustrated.
" SHE CAN'T STEP ANOTHER
STEP"

Six months ago, we were walking
through the principal street of one Of
The most beautiful New England cities,
and thinking Of the fine buildings which
had been erected, and the great improve
ments which had been made since our
youthful feet used 70 palter over that
same sidewalk when, near to the spot
where the old sehool-house used to stand.
We met a company Of little children,
whose bright eyes and smiling faces made
as wish we could talk half an hour with
them all. In the group was fat Hule
chubby fellow, who came putting and
blowing along like BIZ Of a steam-en-
gine, Juggling in bis arms his sister, al
most as big as himself She held up
her feet so they should not drag on the
pavement, and looked very much like a
kitten 10 it, mothers mouth. When the
little boy got opposite % Us he stopped
to breathe, and looked up into our face
with very there,-aee-what-I-can-do ex-
preston. So We pailed him on the
head, aud said, 8 You've got quite a
load, ny little fellow
= She cant step another STEP" said
be and indeed little sis did look a. 4
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-01-16

she was all tired out, and her head hung
over her shoulder as she looked IN wist-
fully to her little brother, expecting that
his strength would hold out TO get her
home. We gave him word Of en-
couragement, he took her up again and
tugged on, while We walked down street,
thinking over, can't step another step ~
Wen, what If you can't nobody will
carry you. 1ou must trudce on as best
you may; the world has not got many
brothers in it, and when people get so
tired or so poor, or so perplexed that
they can not step another step, there are
ten who will hedge up the way, where
there IS enc who win help you on.
Can't step another step - There
are thousands around US just in this po-
sition, and nobody holds ont their hand
and says "take hold, and ! viii help YOU
up" Says one, don't ask me 10 helm
you; how came you in such prediea-
ment that you can not step another step ?
| don't believe you are balf so tired as
you pretend, try = and slight push is
given, and the toil-worn, care-worn.
heartbroken, half-starved creature makes
another effort to rise, only to fall aoain.
True, thousands bring themselves into
such positions through their own idle
ness, ignorance, folly, and vice. but q
. mans man for all thatp When the
blind beggar by the wayside called after
Jesus to open his eyes, Jesus did not
stop TO ask him how he happened to be
blind, and if none of his folks could take
care him, and if he had been to a DOCTOR
and would promise never to iniure his
eyes if he would open them or if he
thought he should ever be able to nav
him for the kindness!
We wonder what comfort any BODY
can take in doing good on such condi-
tions. There is no life, no soul. no
lar'1y in it; It's merely business trans
action. And very many Jenevolent ~
men we have seen, who never did apy
but a business transaction all their lives
long, and always calculated with mathe-
matical precision their chances of gain,
till their heads look mapped of like a
multiplication table, and their faces like
a trameless old slate, broken at one corn
er, and all covered with sums in interest.
. u they should make a mistake of one
figure in their last great account! Noble
boy she q" couldn't step another STEP
aud you carried herl Topsy
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SPIDERS sANDTHEWEATHER

Quatremer DisjonvaI, Frencbman,
by birth, was acknowledgement in Hol-
land, and took an active part on the side
Of the Dutch patriots, when they revoltcd
against the Stakeholder. On the arrival
Of the Prussian army under the Duke Of
Brunswick, he was Immediately taken,
tried, and having been condemned to
twenty-five years Imprisonment, was IN.
.carcerated in a dungeon at Utrecht
where he remained eight years.
Spider, which are the constant, and
frequently The sole companions Of the
unhappy inmates Of such places, were al
most the only living objects which Dis
jonyal saw in the prison Of Utrecht
Partly to beguile the tedious mouolony
Of his life, and partly fronls taste which
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-01-16

- Nv 9AAAA AOAQs
"There is"
Want to BET on it y
'' You can't do il ~
What'n you BET :"
How many such phrases are uttered
daily Whatll you bet? Want 10 bet
on it! Bet you five dollars. Bet Won
a " bottle o'wine.' Bet you a hat. A
" bet is the regular proceeding at horse
races, and in the sweet circles of " the
fancy" and sporting men )" it is a very
common practice in politics and business.
But that's not all With a large number
Of silly or mistaken people, a bet is a
final argument even in ordinary conver-
sation or discussion They have more
money than brains, and so they look 10
their money 10 do their reasoning. Tbev
think that if they are only ready 10
back their opinion" they are pretty
sure TO be right. We have in mind q
wealthy gentleman who used to discuss
horticultural questions, and clinch bis
argument by Offering to deposit five
hundred or thousand dollars. If his Oh
ponents would do as much, the total
stakes TO 90 to the one decided to be
right. This was usually unanswerable.
if not conclusive for few writer's on gar
dening have such I" little amount by
them to risk OH the name Of a pear or
the sex Of a strawberry.
How idiotcl As If a mans money
made any difference about bis being
right 1t does, however, by the betting
argument for that takes it for granted
that no man viii decline to gamble on
his opinion unless lie is conscious Of be-
ing wrong. Or the only alternative Is
eonfession-supposed 70 be humiliating--
Of poverty.
Aside from the ridiculous folly Of pre-
tending to prove a point by such an APP
peal to the dollar, there Is a broader and
more important principle involved. You
bet, and win. You did not earn the
money j viii do you no good. You
lose-you feel that the amount is 70 be
taken from you without an equivalent,
and you are instincdgely irriiated by the
unfairness Of the transaction. In either
event you are a gambler you have SO
far enrolled yourself 10 the ranks Of
perhaps the most pernicious army Of
scoandrels that was ever let loose on
earth. II is small amount, doubtless,
but the principle is involved. Risking
money on pure chances is af,eays wrong
and foolish II is.f1l,oqys gambling al
rays contrary 70 expediency and social
truth, aud the universal las Of Right.
Argue, If you please. II you don't
knog enough 10 argue, bold your tongue.
If you are wrong, confess it like . man.
/ Bu, don't bet Ike fool
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From Life Illustrated.
The Better---and Worse.

There's no such word"
"There is"
Want to BET on il ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06

70 Counsel for Defenee--Onen Mrs. Cunningham
her knife In her eN hAnd-she used the fork most abe
generally cut he meat With her right hand; saw her
carve never noticed that she carved using The knife with
her len hand
DOCTOR kAns'B TESTIMONY.
Dr. Stephen A. Main the next wttnees-He narrated
the circumstances which took place ON The morning that
he was called into 81 Bond street. his we omit, as We
Published 80 fully before Mrs. Cunningham, be said
was very much agitated and excited, as II was hyster
cay, AMI seemed TO be In gYief-s0 was her daughter
August; witness spoke Of The peculiar smell which he
noticed the night Of the murder In Bond street.
What did the odor appear 70 proceed from2 tCsanse
for defence objected Question allowed, and exception
taken seemed 10 be from burning wooen OF leather;
II was dsereeabe smell, but cannot say for certain
what was. Witness spoke Of Mrs. Cunningham's APP
pearaDce on the evening Of the murder When she
down stairs she had cape on; noticed nothing peculiar
about her face neck.
Cross examined-rhe day when the murder was dis
covered very cold, dsagreeable day. and fur cape
inappropriate, within DOORS the body of DR.
Burdel hay that when the door opened the door
would within six inches Of his head witness turned
the body over the hand OF the deceased lay over the
wound IN the heart there nothing in the position Of
the body TO indicate that bad been moved into any other
position than that In which Il had fallen in death.
The Court without DR.. Mans examination being
completed adjourned at this point at 10 NJ TO 10 o'clock
10 morrow morning.
The lady who accompanied Mrs. Cunningham in cour
during on Monday not Mrs. DenDson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06
The Quarantine Question.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HEEALp.

RICHMOND, > rs Wy
In the report Of our meeting Of Thursday Last on tho
removal Of quarantine 10 Princes iAy IN your lSir "
yesterday, am made 10 charge MI secreu.y sses"
With the letters and petitions sent 70 ne TO-
yerpor against that Am incofrecuy repof,ed
In several particulars, and In this particular made No
s,sacs ,be facts within my knowledge, without
men, Thsv were that wrote TO Mr.. seaman, on the h
or Sd OF April letter, In which men'onen .ne
lre ami Tho opposition 10 the measure here On the 9Th
ssn, retlou containing fourteen or fifteen names against
he ,essure and on the Tth again wrote lengthy letter
~ " SEAMAN on this subject and requested him TO hand
20 the sovernor On the 10Th the committee appointed
on the iah had hearing before the Governor at Albany.
Al ia close he said he had not before any knowledge %
ported AZ previous meeting that Mr.. Seaman AFFORDED
"a every facility for h1rine before the Gcvwrcr anA
declared 70 me that hswM opposed 70 The au@apssne re-
mova 10 Prinoes' Bay.
by pcbtehingh d. b. Cso4r&Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06
Financial Affairs.


From the London Times Getty articlc) April FL
The English funds opened steadily, and ultimately expo
rienced Improvement OF eighth, In consequence Of
few purchases the part Of the public and better gone
raj supply OF money. Loans government securities
obtanabe for short periods at ak per cent Tho
discount market still comparatively easy, and In
exceptional transactions said have taken place
at fraction below the bank terms The closing prices OK
the French three per show further decline for tho
account.
The letters from Paris describe an uneasy feeling.
Tho continuance of the government 70 obtain new loan
by compelling the Bank Of France % double .s capital
il positively stated that tho opinions Of the Directors
were unanimously against the measure.
from the London News (cty article) April y
The funds maintain frmncss, owing 70 the absence OF
any renewal of the late pressure for money This AFTER
ble The closing quotations pcr cent above those
Of yesterday. Tho rate Tor loans on government stock
5 to per cent Amongst the favorable features OF
the day Is Improvement In tho American exchange,
whilst the adverse side must BIO enumerated the less
favorable appearance Of the onneuta exchanges, and
the absence of any recovery on the Paris bourse:
In tho discount market, although tho demand
is steady, there is Q good supply Of money. As
rule former maintained but m exceptional cases
first class short paper negotiated at tribe below the
banks premium In consequence Of the exposure OF Tho
discredabe practices adopted by the Spectators Interest,"
ed in the Russian Railway schec there has been an al
have anything with The shares and the price OF 70
Il premium was entirely nominal. Such ~ have been
bought believed 10 have been taken by parties acting
upon orders from Vienna. $500
Three per Cents 90 IS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06
Board OF Alnsshouse Governors.
rHR DISPUTED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF ,
W.T.. VAN RrYHR-eBE PKSrrKNrrARY HOSPITAL.
Tho Board met yesterday at IN C Godfrey 6upthcu

THR DISPUTED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF >.
W.T.. VAN RrYHR-rBE PKSrrxNrrARY HOSPITAL.
Tho Board met yesterday at m &C Godfrey euDtbcr
President, In the chair
mI AIxmorss GOVERNOR
warm discussion arose In adopting the Minutes Of Tho
special meeting held last thursday which j. w. T. Van
Ripper elected Amsbouse Governor In place Of Joseph
6. Taylor, resigned
Mr.. TKsAS hoped that the minutes would be confirmed,
and then he would that the action taken last Thurs
day be rsceded from In order 70 harmonic matters
The following letter vas read
oopy.., oysrHra sq Prcsicea, Board o Ten aoveru-
On Friday. Nay ], received . eommunoAuon from IN,
Cers q your Board announcing election nember
fsyo a xcsopns fS aosasd sse1s liz oeSs T
Mayor as provided By law understanding bowev.r 81 ho
spponment and having desire 70 antAson-
Nc position 10 any Of he member. Of your body, re-
aNp harmony ' and Simialh as. oonndsos s ~SE
shoud erist among members Of every legislative
in your action claiming seat n nsber Of your Bcsrd
uni you shall take such action sha relieve me from al
Awarding your further pleasure and herewith expressing
myself heerfully acuuieang % any acuon you nay -
pleased TO Aae am ssuemepb rsssP,Sqlly yos
long discussion ensued on the legality Of the special
meeting when on motion OF Nr. nernan, II vas declsed
endorse all M action with the exceptou Of The election
OF John w. I. Van Ripper
INSTALLATION DAT.
communication was received from the warden q
Randas Island, stating that next Friday the
Of the installation Of the BOARD q fen Governors And
that the children wished 70 celebrate the event properly
On motion Of Mr. Gunsher $50 appropriated pay bo
expenses OF the children.
The Board then took Of half hour 70 caucus
me merits OF several parties Proposed 10 an the vscans
election viii be held at the next meeting and % the in's
rim thcre viii doubtless be no end q csucusns
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06
News from Havana

News from Havana
ARRIVAL OF THE cAHAwBA--Tm NEW BANK OF
CUBA-sr0CK 6AnLns0-gu0AR hARxErs-
FRKIGHTS AND xxCHANGE.
The United States mail steamer Cahawba Bulloch,
commander from New Orleans via Havana, arrived carry
yesterday morning, having left the latter place On Tho
Goth ult.
In Havana there is but one topic OF convcrsatop-
stocks Everybody dabblng In bank railroad and other
stocks
sugar-100, 900 boxes On hand.
Molasses scarce and high. 'arF
Fregh,s poor, with plenty Of shipping No improve
ment, and likely for the present
Exchange improving New York, tx discount; London,
premium.
our HAVANA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAVANA, April 30, 1881.
The Credit McoslIr # Cuba Wd Raoe for Spcsta,ov-
It's Effects on the band-O Organization fns Monster BarJs
The Trinidad Consllato-A Slapr for Africa
The credito Nobiiario Fomento cubano IA ahead of
steam and lightning accosted friend yesterday upon
the wharf, whose face beaming with intelligence
| If the very cash or Frankln's heaven born SER
wants lived In his expression, when third suddenly
approached with tho tasmanic words-'T have 800 900
shares mobiario" "a" what rate" "rwcpty six per oen
premium" "Donel take thcm"-s23, 400 earned in .
moment He then turns To mo with much nonchAAnce-
al have orders TO buy 81 twenty per premium
$4,000 which shall finish today, and two per
cent commission for myself besides tho brokerage" Thin
s nct but only one Of tho many now breaking upon
our ignorance
sugars neglected for sfock,obbng-lt tho rage.
This establishment Is TO be mammoth institution and
bound to swallow the industry OF Cuba, In order
living. All the waste lands or the sland are 70 boz
gradually acquired by tho bank and 70 DO put STATIC
OF production, which will require, Of course hands
Of labor and thus give new impetus 70 The slave trade and
10 the free trade In Asiatic Indians coolies.
With the eight millions Of capital OF the bank,
which not yet organized wo calculate 10 do the work
Of some 200 600 We shall blow golden
uumpes and the walls will be leveed the bitches nled
and with the yellow wand OF cnchantmcnt palaces will
spring from the ruins shall have graded for purposes Of
utility. Some OF our first and most sristocrac metallic
men aro Interested In tho speculation, and twelve
councillors have boon selected from the wisost among
them, TO give II grace, shape and action.
Tho director will probably BIO selected this week, and
the name most frequently repeated IL that Of Mr. Dugege
OF the house Of Messp. Mangoago Go.
We have heard In the past week something like
plant from the vicinity OF Trinidad that there United
States Consul at that point.
Nothing Of any interest has TRANSFERRED bst what you
are advised Of except that the Spanish ship Venus Capt
Ferrer sailed for the coast OF Africa for cargo negroes
yesterday moSnipg-cicared for Buenos Ayrcs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06
The Cuban Slave Trade-General C0ncha and
Lord Hoyvden.

Madrid (Apri % Correspondence Of London Times
With tho recent reports Of General jose Conchas recall
from Cuba has been coupled 70 the effect that the
measure partly 70 be attributed to strong note sens
in last week by Lord Howden with respect 70 the and
frequent violation Of treaties lately committed by the land
ing OF slaves in that island. believe " customary when
authentic information Of such reaches
Minister here for him TO send note the Spanish gov
eminent calling is attention to them. These notes
have Of late been unusually frequent, in consequence
Of the many complaints made, and for the Same
reason may be presumed that they have been oOuched
in terms more than usuay emphatic. Bot beyond this
believe myself justified in stating that the above report Is
unfounded As regards the rurnors OF General Conchas
return 10 SPAIN whether take his seat In the Cores,
by order Of the government they are NOT connr ned.
During Conchas former command in Cuba he was noted
for his honest exeons to carry out tho treaty respecting
slavery but since then no appears TO have grown less
scrupnlous or what many hero would call wiser His
three years term of power expires in very few moDtbs
DAYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-06

however, much the interest Of Mexico OF Spain no
TO involve Themselves In They arc watched BY
powerful enemy, who is ready 70 take advantage u mo
weakness of either, and that weakness h9 opportunity
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-10-20

AA1010&SA q w., NA3@s
NO. lis Main.st., set. Ath 0th,
wHoLEsALs AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
B e L ID Err s. HARD w ARE,
LAVE now In store full stock Of building
! l. Materials, such as Rim and Mortiso Locks,
Latehe* and Knobs, Butts, Screws and Bolts, Sash
Pulleys and Cords, Sash Fastenihgs, Bells, Car
riages, Wardrobe Hooks, Gate Hinges, &c, DO.
Also, large stock Of
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
PLU M TER a CO.,
DKALERsI IN
SASH, GLASS, PAINTS, OILS,
A RI repaired TO furnish French and American
a Class Of any size desired. AiBc, British
Crown tilass Sash OF all common sizes; Linssed
Oil, Narnisher, Spirits Turpcntine, Alcohol !
Paris Chrome Green, dry and in oil; and all the
cheaper qualities Of Green all sorts Of Draining
Coiors Gold Leaf; Silver and Copper Bronze !;
Paint and Narnish Brushes. Also.
WHITE LEAD AND WHITE ZINC.
We are also Agents for the State Of Iowa for
"Foster's Patent Friction window Supporters,
which are now coming into very general use, and
arcRn excellent substitute tor weights pulleys,
and a great saving II expense.
ES Agentswantad TO sell them through the
State.
We srD also agents for keokuk for white Is
Penlu um Curtain Fixtures the simplest and
best Curtain Fixturecver invented.
pLuMMER i CO.,
jySet&w Conns Building, lis Main-s..
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U. I,nADEN q Cu.


Ne. 81 Main h EOkUk, IOWA,
ANINS removed one door west. to rooms form
l. j erly occupied hy Reid, shields Co, would
Inform their friends and customers that hayitg
re4lttrd lager rooms aud made large additions 4
hei- stock IT Drugs and Medicines We are pre-.
pared 70 aocommodate them by filing orders ON th,
lowest terms.
Below We give Hist of of the leading ar
ticiss lust RECEIVER:
20 kegs Hirarb soda
10 DO Saleratus.
~ Ibis Cream Tartar,
2go Ms Tartatic Acid
200 on Qn,nine,
30 81 Morphine
80 Ms Opium,
earboys sweet Spirits Niire,
do Aqua Ammonia,
do suiphufic Acid, &C., &c.
au@eid
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Peoples New
pAGu EIleEAN GALLERY.

No. So Main street, between Second and Third.
NIT a large aud splendid SKY light, tho
w best in the-oits Of keekuk, | have fitted up
my rooms on he north side u Main st, for the
express purpose Of taking rietures 81 al kinds in
tho lhotogrs phe art Tor s 90, and can taxi pic
lures we'll IN dark and cloudy days as in light
day AmhFoiyres set IN God Lockets, Finger
Kin ", bracelets. dc. Views Of Residences, Store
Frnmts Steamboats, and Landscapes
NY 4dsm +. l.. MITCHELL, Artist.
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TIN ANp IAranN,D WARE,

TIN AND IAPAnNi - WARE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
WE have on hand constant supply Of Tin
w and Japaned Ware, and can futnish all who
may favor las with q call, either at bole.sle or
Retail.
LUDLOW co. = IMPROVED FRUIT CANS.
No Wax, Solder or Cement Used.
The neatsst, safest, aud mort convenient can
used. They are casiy seated andepgned, and hev-
fail to preserve fruit, Vegetables, ae., in per
fectly fresh state Ih1te Cam can be used year at
ter year Directions for putting nr AL Kinds Of
Fruits and Vegetables ace, mrapS the Cans
EVERY CAN WARRANTED.
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Patent MASTIC ROOFING!
G.. COW LES. j H.,

(OFFICE NO So MAINST., SHOE STOREY
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that theyare urearedt oputoM ,ah &c
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10 PA1NTIHs.
M invite your attention TO our full and com
~ piyie stoek of Paints, ORE &c. which We are
CONSTANTLY rssivins from New York, Cincinnati ana
6tEef cities, W. 1na
300 Kegs Pur. White Lead 8
80 do Lithafee
SO do he'd Lead,
so do Snow White Zinc.
10 bbs. Linseed OIL,
$ do Iurpentine, M
10 8do alae,
Brushes Of all Kinds,
Narnishss /" =
At the cheapest rates for cash or on short time -
Cali and ses,at NJ. " Main street, Keokpk, lows.
sHe2id D. HRADFN CO y
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a Farm and ~ Ousc ana Lot for sale.
| WILL sklt., on favorable terms, a Farm OF so
L A.res, we'll Improved, with q comfortable
aw@s Hing and out noases, situated in Han cock Co.,
Ills, abVui 3 miles from keokuk.
ALSO, Lot on tLs corner VI sth and TimeH
! tfeets. with a new ffame dwelling house. In-
qasrs at the Dies Moines Valley Planning Mil.
sepiTdtf Il. III. yANDk0RIFT,