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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-15
,ad IN lao; OF Credit Nober sock were sold
% Mr. Alley at 81 co; It worth 81 ut mat time wit
was sure the $1,000 was paid for Credit M0bilier

paid In 1870; Credit xobilier sock were sod
IL i was PAID cr 5ssas
tssssSs ~ :Sss e
0akes Anne Contract: ali the Tsnss ctions the div
~ SdSSi e % SssG ar the
TO Yes % s0S1 eSp 1R my book and
,,1 Judge Poland-supposs you produce that memoran
81 snS 81 q T.
S. Ss fA Sus sS 20 81 p
sSsss SS sSsss
Recess for fifteen minutes
Aner the recess se sr ssa;s TA1 RECALLED
d. t5sS e aoSs
sSSy!as xns: hsa Y SsrSa. shares 40
received ersoS under shs entry Of March
1865 Witness referred 70 tho name Of H. Nelson
%sds Ssd wa. %s
in reference to the The was in the place
BY judge Biscf~was in the habit Of making mistakes
he wrote the name OF James Brooks before the erause
ossres n Neson' 70 90 80 ''0nse0 20
O. not the Of and the substitution Of
how the Court would take such entry
his might sss e OF Se
sons. on account Of the intimate connection OF MIR. Neil
son with Mr.. Brooks u Mr.. Brooks was written
there drst II was mistake.
Thomas O. Du9an in New York
& railroad contractor; tockhoidc Union
%sy june ses tss
~; And r P;s;Idsas the So%Ssny
was assigned; has not the books Of that concern
now but has certified copies thereo witness did sign
To- stock said to .S On hand Ss
engagements made prior to that time; knew nothing as
:" Mr. nmes was to transfer his stock heard him
. AN EN0ACEMKrT TO DELIVER soMK TO MIR. coLFAx;
think other members Of Congress menti0ned
thought Mr. Xmcs was giving those names and Intended
to keep the stock himsef never had
with Charles H. Ncilson did have transaction with Mr.
between Mr. Brooks and himself and had no reference
whatever to Mr. Brooks being member OF Congress; 1t
& n S # ea
pressed desire to have Of the stock and witness
arranged TO let him have 100 shares with the agreement
stock and Ave first mortgage bonds; Mr. Brooks being
government director did not want to hold the stock and
ere he'd to Mr. Nelson knew nOaiH
witness being absent from tho country that time
Tns sroGS ISonsasED IN VALVE svDnsEIY
amount Of dividends has been declared on. the
wss en %s h Brooks htS tho he
nc pr mile and Vas SSissS ,Sss
taken from the road at hy per cent and sold to the
stockholders ct scveny;one; witness felt under IN
Brooks but did not let him have the stock in consdera
ton Of being under any money obligation 70 him
Committee at twenty minutes past four O'Clock r M ad
j0urned unit ten O'Clock tomorrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-15
CUSTOM HOUSE AFFAIRS.
Civil Service Examination for Promo
tion-Highly Important Treasury Reg

Civil Service Examination for Promo
tion-Highly Important Treasury Reg
ulati0n.
Another competitive examination OF candidates
for promotion occurred yesterday at the Custom
House before the Collectors Commissioners, OF
which Deputy Collector Thomas L. James Is chair.
man, there being five existing vacancies, which Gen.
era Arthur called upon the Board to Ill. The usual
questions were put to the aspirants, In writing a.
well as verbally, that required answering, and on the
accuracy of the reply depended the promotion or
rejection Of the competitor. On the completion OF
the examination the examiners submitted the fol.
lowing names to the Collector, from which the
vacant clerkships VIII be flled;-
For the $4,000 clerkship were recommended
Mr.. J. NJ Miller, relative standard 30 per cent; Mr..
II. o. Mann, relative standard $500 per cent. and
Mr. +. w. Perry, relative standard S6:e7 per cent.
For the $500 clerkship the Board made the fol.
lowing nominations Mr.. William D. Allison, rela-
tive STANDARD Ills per cent Mr. washington pin.
H. Avery relative standard 20 per cent.
To I'LL che $1,000 clerkship the annexed names
stood highest Wedworth Wadsworth, 1914
per cent; S. c. Weeks, 7l.25 per cent, and Joseph
II. seymour, 6l.2 per cent
GOODS FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSPORTATION.
The annexed highly important order from the
Secretary Of the Treasury on the subject Of imme.
received yesterday by the Collector. II will be
noticed that the new regulations go into enect on
quidate tine invoices together instead OF separate,
as has been the practice heretofore, and thereby
save q great deal OF labor to the uqutdating bu-
reau. The following Is . copy OF Secretary Bout
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, II. G., Jan. II, 1913.
SIR-You are hereby Instructed that on and after the
S 1ss It. wssp
thereto and regulations OF october lsO Issued ia
pursuance thereof arrives at your port that being Its
Immediate consumption must cover the entire quantity
Of merchandise shipped under the immedate iranspor
divide the transportation entry entering part the
erchandise for warchousing and the remainder Tor i'm
mediate consumption, or entering part for warehous
ing or consumption and allowing the remainder 10 90
Article is OF regulations October 1870 will be con-
In this connection viii add that the Importance q
making entry promptly on the arrival of such goods
should brought the Of consignces that
the required certificate OF delivery may be issued ana
forwarded the port Of first arrival within the lifetime
9EORGES BOUTWELL,, Secretary.
O. A. Arthur. Collector Of Customs. New York city.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
poke, EdirI.n Of Hel, Fire.

A Young parsOn Of the UDiversalist faith, many
wears since when the Simon-pure Uniyersalism
was preached, started westward TO attend a con-
vention of his brethren in the faith. He took
the precaution to carry a vial of cayenne in his
pocket TO sprinkle his food with, rs a preventive
of fever and ague. The convention met, and at
dinner tall HoOsier observed the parson as he
seasoned his meat, and addressed him thus:
STRANGER. I'll thank you for little of that ere
red salt for I'm kind o. curious to try it.o
Certainly" returned the parsoni "but you
will find it rather powerful; be careful how you
use it,"
The Hoosier took the proffered vial, and feeling
himself proof against any quantity of raw whis-
key, thought that he ceuld stand the I" red sal"
with impunity, and accordingly sprinkled a junk
of beef rather beautifully with it, and forthwith
introduced it into his capaeious mouth. 1t soon
began to take hold. He shut his eyes, and his
features began to writhe, denoting very inhar-
monious condition physically. FINALLY he opened
his mouth and screamed "fiIei'
'Take a drink of cold water from the jug"
said the parsOn.
"will that put it QUIT asked the martyr, suit
ing the action to the word.
In short time the unfortunate man began to
recover, and turning TO the parsOn, his eyes yet
swimming with water, exclaimed:
STRANGER, you call yourself 'Versalist, be-
lever
"I do" mildly answered the parson.
"well, / want TO know if you think il consist
ent with your belief to go about with hell fire in
your breeches poeketsp
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Drink Ci-ser. water.

writer in the st. Louis Globe urges the use
of cistern water for drinking purposes. Well
water, which generally contains an infusion of
limestone where exciting causes exist, it is apt
to produce intestinal epidemics and where free
stone, or cistern water, is used, there is less
danger Of any such diseases prevailing. The
writer motions q case which seems strongly to
support his view. In 1893, the Asiatic cholera
made its first visit to Lexington, Kentucky, and
swept through the city like q wbirlwind. Only
two families escaped the contagion, and it was
found they were the only families who had used
eistern water. Another instance still more con-
vincing is cited. There has never been an cpl
denic cholera en- q single plantation along the
Mississippi river, from Cairo to its mouth, where
cistern water was exclusively used and where
cistern water was not used there is scarcely q
plantation on the river where the disease has
not existed as an epidemic. Every case Of chole-
RI which has occurred in Natehez, prior to and
since 1885, could be traced directly TO the use OF
water obtained from springs ct the base of the
bluffs. In 1885, the cisterns became exhausted
by the drought, the citizens were forced to use
river or spring water, and cholera broke out in
q most maligant form again. These instances,
which are all given as facts, make . strong argu-
ment in favor Of the use of cistern water. But
the necessity exests that the cisterns should be
kept pure and sweet.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Had.r m..e % M. Mind.

1t was a somewhat blunt inquiry, though pro-
pounded in the blandest manner, that an ex Con-
gresham put the other day to 3 member of the
last Congress. The member had united with bis
constituents since the adjournment in hearty and
indignant denunciation of the grab, and without
q moments hesitation responded, .On, no; no,
no, Sir!" His interrogation being If an inquisi-
tive turn of mind did what, perhaps, he ought
not to have done-pursued the inquiry.
"Have you turned it into the treasury
The answer was trife less prompt.
"N-n o. haven't yet. But it's there. Haven't
drawn it,"
"well, are you going to draw it !" pursued the
inqnirer.
The member looked over his spcctacles, and
wiuked. Then he began to show jnst the faint
est ripple of an approaching smile. And, after q
little while, he said, with great deliberation /:
Well, I-don't-know-I haven't drawn it
yet. Its there; and suppose it's subject to my
order. There's good deal of feeling about it,
and don't know. haven't made mp my mind
what shall do. haven't drawn il yet, and
shant draw It az present, any way And then,
after moments contemplative panse, the COM
ing smile ripplcd to the surface as he added, in
burst of confidence: "The fact is, Eve been build
ing house, and it has cost me good deal more
than expected, and-well-I don't know. Five
t-h-o-u-sa-d dollars is a good deal of money
haven't made up my mind yet, bat it's five
t.h-o-a Sand dollars; my house cost me more
than expected, and five t-h-o-u-s-s-n-d dollars
Is a good deal of money. Still, don't know.
haven't made ny my mind yet"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Hi,chinr the Cs.sed Thins.

The New Hampshire Register gives the following
account of an incident the New Haven and
Hartford Road, soon after il went into operation.
The train stopped at Meriden to wood up, and a
fdgety gentleman, who was probably for the first
time in his life, in railroad car, and who held
ON to his seat with both hands, from the moment
the cars left Hartford, looking as though he ex-
pected at every moment to be shook out of the
window, suddenly stepped out on the platform,
and took rapid look at the locomotive. "Any-
thing the matteri" inquired q wag. who had
greatly enjoyed the countryman's perturbation.
Anything the matter! l should think there was
something the matter, ifyOu ever noticed it! Why,
they've stopped right in the middle of the road,
and kain't kitehed the cEssed thing! 'SpOse and it
should starti heyi l guess some of usud be in
kingdom come afOre nightp roar of laughter
from the passengers in no wise altered the mans
views of the superior safety of his position,-"iR
case the cHssed thing shOEid start"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
new NM. LINCOLN WA. sen,sssisD.

tfrom Charles FERN saiitn hecohecucns!t
1t was conceded early in the session of the Con-
vention that there were four doubtful States
New jersey, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania
-and it was necessary to carry at least two of
these States in order TO nominate candidate
other than Mr.. Seward. New Jersey presented
Mr.. Dayton, Pennsylvania Mr. Cameron, and In
diana and Illinois Mr.. Lincoln. Mr.. Seward was
the first choice of q majority of the New England
States but they preferred the triumph of princ-
pie tn the success Of their fayorite. Aeommittee
of These States headed by ex-Gov. Andrew,
waited upon the New Jersey delegation, and de-
clared that Mr.. Seward was their choice, but if
he could not carry the doubtful States, they were
willing to go for any one who could, but added !:
Gentlemen, you see our difficulty; yode sre not
agreed among yourselves, but present three diff
ferent candidates. Now IL you will unite upon
some one man who can carry them, then we will
give him enough votes in the Convention to NOM
mate him. If you continue divided, we shall go
into the Convention and vote for Mr.. Seward, our
first choice" 1t was narrowed down to this: the
four doubtful States must unite upon candidate,
or Mr.. Seward wOnld be nominated. The Con-
ventiOn assembled on Wednesday morning, with
v,,ss chance in this STATE of affairs At that time
the four doubtful States assembled at Cameron
Hall to endeavor to mite Gsson some person.
Ex-Gov. Reeder presided. II was noisy ASSEM-
blage, and il very soon became evident that moth
ing could be accomplished as affairs then stood
Mr. Dudley then PROPOSED TO Mr. Ju,ld. of Illinois.
that the matter should be referred TO a committee
of three from each of the four States. He made
a motion to this effect. which was carried. Among
those appointed were Judge David Davis. Caleb
b. Smith. David wilmot, and VIM. b. Mann. of
Pennsylvania: on the part of New JERSEY. Judge
Ephraim Marsh. the Hon. +. It. Freliuvhuysen.
and Mr. Dudley The committee MET Mt z ,,cIocE
in Mr.. Wimot;s room, and were in session until
nearly 10 D. m. before anything was accomplish
ed. At that time it seemed that an Adjournment
wonId be carried without arriving at an under.
standing The time had been consumed in talk
ing, and trying to persuade each other that their
fayorite candidates were the most available and
best qualified. 1t was then that Mr. Greeley went
to the door, and finding no agreement had been
reached, telegraphed to the Tribune that Mr..
Seward would certainly be nominated the next
morning as the Republican candidate Finding
that the COMMITTEES was about to separate with
ont achieving any result, Mr.. Dudley took the
floor and proposed that it should be ascertained
which of the three candidates had the greatest
actual strength before the Convention, and could
carry TIE largest number of delegates from the
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Eldcrbcrry WIne.

To make this wine the berries should be gath
cred when perfectly dry, apd if one is very par
tieuIsr in regard to favor the berries separated
from the stems mash fine, then add two gallons
boiling water to one Of pumace, and let it stand
until it begins to ferment. After pressing out
the juice, add three pounds sugar to each gallon,
put into clean casks, jugs. or demijOhns; fill them
full and keep them full, as it tends to fermenta-
ton; then cork up air-tight, or bottle of. 1t
will be fit for in four to six MONTHS but will
improve with age. If the quantity to be made
is small, it may be pressed in coarse strainer,
or piece of coarse cotton or flannel, or, what is
better, strong cask with holes tbickly bored
through it, and put under q hand cider-mill
or cheese press
On a winters night, when one has cold and
feels wheezy generally, we should like to know
physic that is equal to elderberry wine. As an
article to have in the house. not to be used con-
stantly as beverage, but occasionally as gen.
tie stim;;iant; o sort of MEDICINE when one does
not want ply sic, there are moi many things
equal to the juice of the elderberry. Both tneso
statements are to be qualified with the proyiso
that it must be good and pure.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
asefill aud Gnrions.
a Re.eay for Di.rrbe..


The following communication lie from . citizen
of this town Of advanced age, and is entitled to
serious attention, especially at this season Of the
year. He informs us that he has often been cured
in q few hours-
As the time is now approaching for the mere
general prevalence of the darrhea, wish TO lead
those afflicted with it to very simple, quick, and
easy method of curing it; and plan which has,
under Providence, proved such rich blessing 70
me for nearly IL years, in consequence OF which,
hundreds Of others have shared in the same. AZ
ter suffering its attacks upon me for more than
thirty years, received information from an old
friend-long since gone TO rest-whch has an
swered that purpose fully, to this day.
From the moment of its first attack, cautious
ly avoid everything greasy,-such as meat, of
any kiDd-and take what quantity You please of
good strong tea, with -four bread, (though crack
ers are my OVID choice, and nothing is better
then take what quantity of rice you ike-wash
il clean, boil it quite soft and at the close scald
in what milk you wish, or put on common sugar
or both a. best suit the taste.
This course have steadily pursued, and the
benefit to my health has been incalculsble, and
still proves q neyer-failing cure at an advanced
age. have taken unwearfed pains to benefit
others by imparting the Information. 1t has been
published twice in one paper of large circulation,
since which time have read of its good effects
for more than one thousand miles, years since
Maine Cult
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07

THE ORcBARp.-It is said that the fruit trees
will now he groaning under the weight of their
fruit. Thin it out pick up all the defective fruit
that falls, and give it TO the hogs by this means,
a great many destructive insects will be destroy
ell for another year. The miller that makes the
peach worm will still be laying her eggs" an
ounce Of prevention is worth a pound of cure y
keep her from laying the eggs on the bark near
the ground; chicken manure or gusno, placed
close around the base Of the tree, will deter the
insect from laying. Brown paper wrapped close
around the tree some eighteen inches high will
prevent the millers laying their eggs; and il
there are no eggs, there will be no peach worms
next season. II there are worms, there will
be ne Mack gum exnSing from the base, and If
there he no black gum, there will be fine fruit.
All diseased parts Of trees should be carefully
taken off this month, and burned. Gnsrd against
the sun this month, the apple tree will blister
and die. Do not allow good fruit tree TO suck
er. The young smokers are worthless 10 propa-
gate FROM and iniure tbs bearing qualities of the
tree.-Soa of the SoHth.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Jhe fmu Of the Ching.
A cHAprER OF ACCIDENTS.
nv oRPHEus c. KERR.

f.,seBe .a, the boat was of and wildly few for IL
The Ife Insurance folks cried Let EN- sue for IT.
lane ps.d eampbeue to light her FIRE the faster
I'VE law her down 70 rest. intODed ths pastor.
s-,;a bl.,- the eas ont ere the bed be gfidsd for
Leaving his family quite unprOvided Tor.
To l.sr II charged jones brea.hed into his
His widows uncle VIII support MS nO"A"
Brown thought he'd firt with Simpsons Wiie htus-
The Jury stood dozen for aequlttAL
rSs rszor must have slipped observed the coroner
stiles iunaped 10 reach moving railcar PLATFORM
A homes berea vennent shocking is in that form
h.. vbiskey one can stand" said TOmpkiDs try. oh
let's"
His sleep is sweet beneath the early violets-
HI. sbopeirls put on topuost foor. did BlAney.
After the are they didn't count 80 many
links tried 70 stop by hand something IN saw
Nv dsughters next sban't smoke remarked Is mother
inlaw.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07
Cur Strap gook.
ny CHILD.
Br lrv. yoHx rrrrrosr.

81 REV. JoHE RnKrosr.
Ieaunot make him dead.
His lair surshny hoaA
L. ever bonding round ny study chair;
YET when ny eyes now dim
With team. I turn 70 hin.
Ihs Vision vauishes-he b not taerei
Ivslk my psrior aoor.
And threagh the open door.
I hear football on the chamber stair.
I To s sisspSl Re- I sS.., rs,I 'hs ball
And then bethink ne that-he d not there!
THREAD the crowded street;
a satcheled lad meet
with the same beaDing eyes and ooIcrsd hair;
And A. he's running by.
FOLLOW him with my eye.
Scarcely believing that-hs ia not there!
i know the face is hid
Under the coffin lid:
Ny hand that marble felt;
Der IL In prayer kneit;
i@ ny nsart whispers that-he b not tne'ei
cannot make him deadl
long s.:sSs sdf ov.s ". II PARENTAL care
Seek him inquirfngfy,
Before the thought comes that-hc In not there!
whso. at the coci. gray break
OF day, from sleep wake,
with my arsf breathing Of the morning sir,
Ny soul goes up with joy.
Then comes the sad thought that-he Re not there'
When, ut the days calm close,
Before we seek repose,
Tn With bis mother. Offering up our prayer
Whste'er may be saying,
am In spirit praying
For our boys spirit thoush-he il not therei
Not thers!-where thea u hef
The form used to see
Was but the raiment that be used to wear;
The grave, that doth press
Upon that castof dress
Is but his wardrobe locked-hc 10 not there!
He Hvesi-In all the past
He lives; nor to the Last
OF seeing him again will despair;
In dreams I see him Row,
And. on his angel brow,
see &c written-"Thou shalt see me theFei"
Yes we all live to Godi
Father thy Christening rod
So help US thine afflicted ones. 10 bear.
That in the spiritland
Meeting at Thy right hand
Twill be our Heaven to find thst-be Is there!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07

CAMPBoR To ExPEL MosQUIToEs.-A writer in
South Carolina paper says that he has tried
the following, and finds that it works like q
charm: Take of gum camphor piece about one
third the size Of an egg, and evaporate it by
placing it in a vessel and holding it over q lamp
or candle, taking care that it does not ignite.
The smoke will soon fill the room and expel the
mosquitoes. One night was terribly annoyed
by them, when thought of and tried the above,
after which / never saw nor heard them that
night, and the next morning there was not one
to be found in the room, though the window had
been left open all night.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07

COOLING CUP-In these warm summer days,
says a writer in the Boston Journal, q cooling
cup is desideratum. All shot and rebellious
liquors" should be abjured; but such dainty
drink as the following may be taken con amore !:
Half fill china punch bowl with slices Of pine
apple (the rind cut therefrom) and lemon cut
very thin, arrange in alternate layers, each lay
er being thiekly strewed with white granulated
sugar Pour over the fruit much claret wine
at will fill the bowl; cover closely and let it
stand six hours. Then put in piece of ice, and
when cold, turn it into bottle of plain soda
water, and serve in large goblets, with slices of
pine apple and lemon.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07

A RAILROAD INCIDENT.-The following incident
occurred in the winter of 1857 on the Georgia
Central Railroad. It shows what accommodate
ing" gentlemen conductors were in those days:
ain the winter of 1857 was going on the morn
sng regular through train from Macon to Savan-
nah, Ga, when suddenly the engineer whistled
down brakes, aud the ears were brought to a
stand-still in the midst OF long piece of woods.
noticed three passengers leaving the train for
the woods" Passengers-"W What's the trouble,
CONDUCTOR" Conductor-Eahos passengers want
to get drink of water at a spring up twenty
rods or so. Going again SOON"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-08-07

CHOLERA MoRBUs.-At the commencement of
the diseases give plentfully of thin broths teas,
or other diluting drinks, to promote the vomit-
ing until the offending cause is expelled; clys-
tors of the same may be given every hour. After
these excavations have been continued some
time, decoction of toasted bread may be given
to stop the vomiting; or, take lemon juice, loaf
sugar and little brandy, pour hot water in il,
and drink it after vomiting. As the stomach
and intestines are much weakened after this dis
ease, an infusion of some tonic bitters in wine
may be taken for some time.