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60 on enumeratng many things by which
operating expenses must be of necessity re-
duced"
Another form of saving in the operating ex.
penses appears from the fact that, on the narrow
gauge, the gross weight of a train carrying two
hundred tons of freight would be 3T2 tons, while
on the ordinary gauge the gross weight of a
train carrying the same amount would be 495
tons. There would also be a corresponding re-
duction in the weight of passenger trains. The
saving from this source on the business est-
mated would amount to $4,000 tons over the
whole length of the line yearly, which would be
equivalent to a reduction of expenses, as the
cost of motive power is usually reckoned, of
more than S150,O0O. Mr.. Osborne adds:
"This decrease in operating expenses in the
transportation merely of the freight and passen-
ger traffic amounts to u per cent of the gross
revenue of the wide road; and when we can ar
rive at the reduced wear on rolling stock and
permanent way, caused by the same thing, with
the other advantages before alluded tot will,
we think, be apparent that our Is per cent of
gross revenue for working expenses on the three
feet road is really large allowance"
These are only estimates, it is true, but they
are the estimates of practical man of large
experience, and made with view to a practical
application. They are not based wholly upon
theory, but on the actual working of narrow
gauge roads in several European countries
The estimates are, as Mr.. Osborne says. more
liberal than the data at his command would
seem to authorize, so as to allow a sufficient
margin for possible inaccuracy or the too par
tial statements of interested advocates. He
makes no reference to the cost of transferring
freights TO and from connecting roads OF ordi-
nary gauge, probably because the special cir
custances of the case to which his attention was
directed did not suggestit. That cost, however,
under the most unfayorable conditions could
not be sufficient to Offset the advantages already
referred to.
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NOVEL TREATMENT OF DYsPEPsIA.-Some
years ago a physician in New York city pub
lshed small book in which he gave well-writ-
ten certificates of marvellous cures of dyspepsia.
Patients began to flock TO him. Their introduce
ton to his treatment was very queer He took
the patient into his consultation Office exam
ined his case, and if it was one he could cure,
he announced his fee as five hundred dollars,
to be paid in advance. If the patients conf
dence was strong enough the money was paid,
and then the doctor took him through hall,
up flight Of stairs, through another hall then
through room, down a fight of stairs, up
flight, down fight, then to the right, then TO
the left, and at last they arrived in small room
without windows, artifcaly lighted, and in
that room the patient was required TO put his
name TO solemn vow that he would never
reveal the modes of treatment. This being
all finished, the patient was introduced to the
treatment. 1t consisted in slapping the stomach
and bowels. Besides this the patient was re.
quired TO live temporarily, and much in the
open air. On ri5ing in the morning he was re-
quired TO spend from five to ten minutes in
striking his own abdomen with the flats of his
hands. Then he went out for morning walk,
alter having drunk tumblcr or two
OF cold water At eleven o'clock in the forenoon
he spent quarter of an hour or more in slap
ping the bowels with his hands Then he laid
down to rest He dned temporarily at two
O'Clock, and spent the afternoon in saupterinp
peated the percussion, and went to bed at nine
O'Clock. majority of the cases of dyspepsia
mat sought relief at this establishment had used
al the other means except the sapping; that is
TO say, they had lived on plain food and much
IN the open air. 1t was the slapping, the
pounding with the fists, kneadinp with The
nsls, sometimes with the fists of an attendant.
that cured these people, for cured they certainly
were Marvellous cares were effected at this
establishment. After the death of the doctor
some OF the patients felt themselves absoIypd
from the obligation, and one of them described
the treatment TO me. lnl every case of indi
gestion, no matter what may be its character
slappng the stomach or bowels with the fats OF
the hands on rising In the morning, four hours
after breakfast, and in the evening on going TO
bed, is excellent treatment. ! cannot conceive
Of case Of chronic indigestion which such
manipulation would not relieve, If the patient
be SO weak that lac cannot perform these slap
pings or kneadings upon his own person, the
hand OF discreet assistant should be employed.
II Is marvellous how the body, the stomach for
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example, which, when these manipulations are
first practiced, may be so very tender that the
slightest touch can hardly be borne-it is mar
vicious how in two or three weeks blow almost
as hard as the hand can give is borne without
suffering. If you have a pain in the side or
across the chest, percussion will relieve it almost
Immediately. But constipation, dyspepsia, tor
pidity of liver and other affections of the alb
dOminal viscera are relieved more surely and
completely than any other class Of affections by
percussion, kueading, etc. Such treatment
comes under the head of Contamination.
new circulation is established in the parts near
the point of suffering and congestion. Besides
this, especially in abdominal troubles, the ma
nipulations appeal directly to the contraetility
Of the weak relaxed vessels in the affected part
-DiO LelUiS
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uorc About esreeIcy,s Hargn,u.

The Oneonta Herald of July II, in copying
paragraph from the Binghamton Republican
relating to the manner in which Mr.. Greeley
first consented to be the democratic candidate
for president, makes the following remarks,
Withholding Carmchael'S~ 1t alludes to
Carmichaels and Greeley's earlier operations:
"Of the facts in the above we are perfectly
conversant, and indeed have possessed that in
telligence for months. The 'Otsego man visited
the Herald Office during the month of September,
1871, with tales of pity for the SOUTH More
frank than a majority of the democrats, this
gentleman never, during the war, pretended to
be in sympathy with the north; but on the
contrary, he favored the confederacy. Like
Horace Greeley, he would pay Shareholders for
the property Mr.. Lincoln's emancipation pro-
elamation deprived them OF. But at this time
the 'Otsego man had a special mission-to
secure the passage of bill in congress prUvi1-
ing that pensions be paid to southern disabled
soldiers; in fact, that the pension law, as now
existing, apply to all cases of death or injury
caused by the war, whether in the Union or
confederate armies. Mr.. Greeley was written
to in its relation, and an answer asked for. In
reply, honest (?) Horace said he favored the
pension proposition and bell 1ved it right to-
ward the south, although he felt sure congress
would not enact such provision. This is no
prediction, for we read the letter, and therefore
know whereof we affirm.
"The 'Otsego man. encouraged at eliciting
Greeley's attention, next suggested that he,
Horace Greeley, be candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination by the democracy, and this
democrat seeking democratic candidate re-
ceiyed from Mr.. Greeley an assent to be the
candidate This we received from the philoSo-
piers secret agent in 0tsego county.
"Bear in mind that this letter in regard to the
presidency was written in October, 1871, previ-
GUS 10 the state election, and while Mr.. Greeley
and
republican party From this time until the hold
ing of the Cincinnati convention this democrat
whose name we shall expose when necessary,
was making tours of this state in the interest
of Greeley, calling upon Seymour, Hoffman, Lit
tleIohn, and Others. The result is what we now
see. Democrats and liberal republicans may
talk Of the peoples voice. as exhibited at Gin
cinnati and Baltimore, but Horace Greeley
hFoloS and the people are learning that the
democratic candidate obtained his nomination
through a bargain with Horatio Seymour and
Waldo Hutchins, negotiations commencing as
early as October 1911 :"
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Travelling at HOme-sOmebOdy's AdVen-

Mr.. Editor; Somebody is going to Canada, or
New Brunswick, Or England, or Germany con-
stantly. Somebody else is going with the Colts,
or to Rocky Point, or Moosehorn; some to Mar
tha's Vineyard, or Falmouth, or the indefinite
Shore, or some other good place. Now, | know
of somebody who is going Nowherel She sits
right still at home with her feet on the treadle
of well-fed, timber jointed, good-tempered
Singers sewing machine, and travels hundreds
of miles to get Nowhere. And she meets the
queerest of people and the funniest of adven-
lures will tell you one of the funniest:
A lady, who owns dear little girl whom we
will call Jojo, was in the room, somebody's
room, who was going somewhere, and little Jojo
came edging in to coax mamma to let her 90
down street with Tot French. After few
queries mamma said, Eyes" Soon little Jojo
came back, looking somewhat surprised, say
ing, Mamma, Tot bought cents worth of
chewin' gum, and she didn't like the taste of
it, SO she carried it back, and the man wouldn't
change itlp By that several other people were
surprised.
But somebody has a great many entertain
ments, calls from nice great Mrs. Murphy who
wants "dhriss" fitted, and can't for the life of
her see how auy one who can "make and thrim
a frock can't joost coot it," And Katy Laugh
lin, who wants "little frock for the baby, no
trimmin' at all, two bits of roo6es on the
bothom, bit o. braid lowered on" &C., &c.
Mrs. Upton, who is aiken, going into the coun-
try, and was disappointed in dressmaker and
seamstress, who has only five suits and only ten
days to make them, and, oh dear a bathing
dress; really she has nothing at all to wear.
And the children have outgrown eUerp thing.
my dear Somebody, you must give me
every moment of your time until we CO."
And Miss Per Suade comes gliding in, f'My dear
somebody, how cool and quiet you are? Not
much to do? | am so glad, am in terrible
drive; couldn't just trim this dress-only FIVE
little rows on the skirt, and three on the over
skirt2 Now don't say you have more than you
can do, for must have it; let John Jones wait
for his next winter shirts" And John saws:
Madam, if you expect to have my work, you
will do it when you agree to, fumididdles or
no lumididdles," and off he goes, bowling and
smiling to Miss Per Suade, who is just passing
on her way home. Soon somebody goes to bed,
laughing over the funny times she has enioyed,
Next Next she hears 4 funny boy, CRYING "Mor'n
Spaa,' and hurries up, or some funny fellow
will borrow her paper and forget whose it is.
IRE
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GUESTS OF PRISCE.-The Brussels Echo du
Parliament tells a pleasant story of an English
man and his wife, who, not knowing a word of
German, but being able TO express themselves well
in French, resolved TO visit Berlin and Dresden
At Berlin they had been recommended to no.
tel, whittier they were riding in a hack, when
all at once the lady espied an imposing edifice
upon which were inscribed in large letters the
words Hotel Radzvill." She cried our, There
IS beautiful hotel, and the situation is splen-
did, Suppose we go there" suggested the
husband. CAN right" Ii was done as soon as
SAID. The driver was stopped. There was sew
eral ladies about the hotel but none of them
spoke either English or French. However, the
servants were made 10 understand by gestures
that they were to take in the luggage, and he
travellers were tremendously conducted into an
apartment Inc lady asked by signs for Il sleep
my room, 10 which she was led, and on her re.
turn said 10 her husband: al never in
all my lie saw hotel so admirably fur
nlshed Come and see the chamber and
sleeping room" Having dressed, our Emo.
lish folk lunched and announced TO the ser.
want that they would dine at five They went
10 walk. On their return gentleman of distin.
guished appearance entered their room saluted
them and said somethngin German which they
did not understand. The Englishman thinking
him little familiar, replied carelessly in En-.
glish, Good morning. How do you do?0 And
the stranger Withdrew. delicious dinner was
dear" said the gentleman to his wife, "all this
is excellent. This hotel n evidently first class
But it must be very dear, and as a matter Of
prudence il will be well TO ask for the bill TO-.
morrow morning" But he neglected TO do so,
and two days more passed like the first. At last
Tue bill was asked for, but it was not brought.
am beginning to be little uneasy, my
uear, SAID the husband. Surely no one could
DC pettef cared for than we are here, but / am
persuaded tho charges will be lrightful' At
that moment the gentleman Of distinguished ap-
took place:
Inc Sfanger-"l am Prince Radzeyill."
,,, ~ ne Englshman (rising and bringing a chair
70 what may attribute the honor of mis-
YsitU '' VI '"''
The prince--"Yo have evidently taken this
house for public hotel" '''7
The nglishman-"C Certainly"
my hotel" "0u'''
The Englishman was so astonished that lie
could make no reply and could not explain the
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mistake of his wife, who, in the greatest con-
sternation, began to tell the prince in English
that the word ''hotef' over the door had caused
her error. The prince, who saw their confusion,
politely expressed his satisfaction at having
givel hospitality TO English people, and begged
them to remain few days longer that he might
enjoy their society. 0fcourse the invitation was
politely declined. The Englishman succeeded
in making the servants accept few presents,
and the prince insisted upon accompanying
them TO a real "hoteP' in his own carriage.
Prince Radzievill is the Russian ambassador at
Ii
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The news from the La Plata shows that the
relations between Brazil and the Argentines are
constantly becoming more and more belligerent.
This quarrel is due TO the arrogant assumptions
of Brazil, which, since the destruction of Para
quay, aims to establish its ascendancy over all
the other countries on that river. The present
quarrel involves question of territorial rights.
Brazil has possession of territory which is
claimed by the Argentines, and to which the
Brazilians, certainly, never had right, although
they now intend to keep it. The Argentnes,
1t is said, are procuring arms and making
preparation for fight; but it will be useless;
they are doomed to become the prey of Brazil.
Wemay regret this, but we can see that they
themselves have prepared the way for the sub
jug alton which awaits them. They did this by
joining with Brazil in that atrocious war by
which Paraguay was destroyed; and now they
are without help. While Paraguay existed, the
republics on the La Plata had power to defend
themselves against this enemy. In conspiring
10 destroy Paraguay the Argentines prepared
their own destruction.
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IMPROVEMENTS IN CHARLESTON - The
Charleston Is. ca Courier says: "At this time
nothing in Charleston eXcites so much attention
as the enormous increasing area Of building,
with an impulse that seems 10 pervade the
whole community 1t seems that the spirit Of
improvement, which has laid dormant for
nearly ten years, has awakened suddenly and
communicated its new life to everybody. Go
where you will, brick and mortar heaps obstruct
your way; new houses seem TO be springing up
on all Sides and at last there seems to be living
hope that the burnt district, so long an cyes0re
TO our city is about TO he numbered among the
things OF the dreary past Charleston has made
giant strides in the march Of progress since the
war lifted Its dark mantle from her ruined
hearths and homes, but the impetus that has
been given to thei building mania within the
past six months Is something extraordinary.
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THE HUMAN ROOF AND ITS TmATonRG If the man
deserves weof his country who makes two blades of
grass grow where only grew before surely he who
produces glorious crop of hair comparatively bar
rem scalp deserves the hearty thanks Of the Obliged party
All honor therefore, TO PROFESSOR L. T. LYON Tor, UNI
quesonably, his renowned RATHARoE accompshes
this object Gentlemen whose WHISPERS are shy ofmak-
ing their appearance In force the fbers Of whose
monsaches disclose those magnificent distances" for
which Washington City was once so famous. will find
this HAIR PERsUADER tho most wonderful encourager of
nbrous development that has ever yet been invented.
Both are advised to it, as, by all odds II is the
best article for improving the growth and beauty Of the
hair keeping II frce from scurf and dandru preventing
II from becoming harsh, dry and gay-gvIng NJ rich
gloss and endowing 1t with ncxibtytbat Toilet Chem
istry has ever evolved from the vegetable Kingdom
jyl9 wlt&deoplw
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The VIENNA WORLDS FAIR.-Thomas B.
Van Buren, of New York, who has been appoint
ed by the United States government commits
sioner at the national exposition to be held at
Vienna, Austria, next year, is anxious to afford
able them to forward specimens of their produc-
tions and 10 make the American department a
credit to the nation, The time is exceedingly
short. Exhibitors will forward articles by any
steamship line they may choose, addressed to
"The Director General, Worlds Fair, 1873, in
Vienna, Austria" and the department" to
which they belong Insurance may be effected
by each exhibitor upon application. 1t is I'M
derstood that the different steamship lines have
consented to make large reduction in freight
upon articles for exhibition, the details of which
will soon be published. The commissioner and
his assistants willteVote themselves to the SER
vice of the exhibitors from the United States,
and in the meantime will give all possible in
formation
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KingsIey's
IRON MO.
The Great Remedy for Dyspepsia Loss Of Appetite
Weakness, LaHGaOr, Depression Of Spirits,
Want Of Energy Female
Complaints,
Kingsley

and wherever Tonic Medicine is needed It is Just the
thing to Keep up the tone of the SYSTEM is QUack
Nostrun, but Reliable Iron Tonic. II is now used by
many of the Hospitals in New England their standard
Tonic. Physicians are told its composition and are
using 1t with great in their practice Manufac-
turers merchants, lawyers, minister's ladies' try this
article.
1t will do you Good.
siekly children. - FN ~
KlNGSLEH'S IRON and MANDRAKE PILLS are
The best Pills for the Of Indigestion Liver Com
plants, Jaundice, Headache Stomach Ais Constipa-
ION ana AZ Diseases arising from torpid state Of the
Sold by r. G. SKINNER X SON i'
aplI d3m Worcester
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DISTRESSING couaH causes the friends of the suf
erer almost much pain as the sufferer himself and
shnnld receive immediate attention. mr. Wstdrs BAL
sam of Wild Cherry speedily coughs, colds inV'
enza, throat &c. 1t will always relieve consump-
on, and in many welattcsted cases 1t has effected
perfect cure. deop&wlw jyA
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LATESD NIARAEE5s
NEW YoRK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK July 2S.-Money easy, closing at 2@Sper
g HAS. Loans lac per cent Clearings SIG gOO
Treasury disbursements S22S 900; engagements for ship
ment tomorrow S35000O Governments higher and
strong State bonds dull and steady Stocks with
out activity, except Pacific Mail, which huctuated be-
tween 1875 q T6a closing at 76s Erie strong, advane
ing to o. The rest of the list quiet but firm.
United States SlXes, 1851, coupons. ..........ll7A
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TEETH like orient pearls set in cushions of rose;
A breath like the perfume the toilet bestows;
These charms to win hearts, when all other charms
fade
But they can't be preserved without soZoDoNrs aid.
IVA dW&F
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Mr.. Edward A. Pollard, the distinguished
southern historian" has invited Mr., Greeley to
an "old-fashioned Virginia hand shaking near
the line of 5000. 1t is to be hoped Mr.. Greeley
will accept. Mr. Greeley, with the men who
fired New York in 1863 shaking hands with
Pollard and the worst elements of the cOnfeder
ate army across the line of $3.50, would be an
extremely interesting and dramatic speetacle
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te7on OF Northbrdge In the county OF Worcester and
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Banking House.

VIM. H. MORSE. ............
A40 Main Strea, corner of Pleasant
Has opened Once for the purpose of doing General
Banking and Commission Business.
Buys and Sells Government Securities, Railroad and
other Bonds. Cold and Coupons.
Executes orders at New York and Boston Stock
Boards.
Draws Drafts payable at sight, available all parts
Europe.
rs AGENT FER EUROPEAN STEAMERS.
NEGOTLATES BUSINESS PAPER.
kE@ Business hours same as Banks OF the city.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION.
Hon, GEO W. RICHARDSON, President City National
Bank, Worcester.
CALVIN FOSTER, ESQ., Worcester.
w. d. FORBES, ESQ, President National Bank OF Re
demptlon Boston.
BREWSTER, SWEET & Co.. Bankers, Boston.
WALKER. ANDREWS " Co., Bankers, Ia Wall street,
New York City.
WIN. BENNETT, ESQ, Hubbarlston. Mass.
LEVI HAYWOOD, ESQ. Gardner, Mass.
CHARLES Haywood, ESQ.,, President First National
Bank Gardner, Mass.
Worcester april l5 lS72. dSm myl5