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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

Sentence was pronounced in Judge AIlisons
Court, Philadelphia, on Saturday, upon Messrs,
Hawley Ritter, publishers of the Reading Ed-
gle, who were some weeks ago convicted of de-
samatory libel upon Christiana K. Ross growing
ont Of the abduction Of his little son Charlie
and they were fined one thousand dollars in the
aggregate. which amount was promptly paid
and the defendants dismissed. In passing SEN
tence the Court made reference to the publica-
ton by other papers of similar statements, but
said that after an examination of them it could
not discover that they placed the character OF
Mr.. Ross and his wife in the position which tue
Eagle publication did Tie Court also ruled
that newspaper publishers could not eysde the
responsibility Of their agents, and enforced the
principle that what man does by another he
does by himself.
Fernando Wood has been giving his views re-
atye to the Speakership, aud il he is correctly
quoted has said that he does not care what the
sntecedenth Of the candidate may have been.
Tie question il too large one, he thinks, to
bsse on personality, and should be settled by
hndiDg the man equal to the task and placing
aim in it, As for himself he carer not whether
such man drinks whiskey, plays poker or
pockets his back pay. 1t is not at all surprising
that Mr.. Wood, who is himself a candidate for
the Office, and who IL represented az having 20
tod three several times in favor nf back pay,
should give utterance To such expressions a.
these. But suppose he be elected--is it proba.
ols that an enhancement Of morality in office
Vii ensae
phiiadelpida has conceded 20 the Reading
L. r. Go. its demand for the vacation Of certain
hypothetical streets about Port Richmond to en-
-ble the building Of large slip-yold and dr.
dock. We are not in position to know tin
probable future value Of these streets to th
city bnt they can scarcely be less than the i'm
provements contemplated. Philadelpha la
evidently been gathering wisdom in tie sever
school Of paat experience, and If determined nc
to commit another blunder such as sent ava
tho Tssker Works now located at New Castle
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
a ,rn.sacl,uso,.s Disaster.

At Slade's Ferry, near Fall River, Mass, yes.
terday, while. workmen were sinking pneumat-
ic cylinder for the pier Of new railroad bridge,
the cover ON which eight men were standing,
blew of Three Of the men were killed instant
ly, aud two were injured one fatally, The nth
ere escaped injury.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

REFLECTION OF RAILROAD 0fFioERs.--
meeting of the Stockholders OF Queen Anne'e
Ist inst when the old officers were reelected as
follows Hon. Benz. T. Biggs, President p
H. Irwin. Treasurer Edward Ingersoll, c. W.
Leavitt, John Csyerny. Chas. B. Robert. J. E.
Taylor and John B. Boyle, Directors. p. FL.
Irwin, Esq, will continue as Superintendent and
Secretary
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
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stolen PInnder.

cApruAE At cNCiSNATI-M MONEY ASn r.. II. ucK-
ETs.
CiNcISSAri, Dec s.
IWo men @ere arrested here withtgo thousand
dollars and a lot Of railroad tickets. which it If
supposed wae part Of those recently stolen
from the ponnsy lyaija Bairasd Office at Harris
burg
They are held Tor instructions fom The Rail.
road Conpany.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Or. Holiness ssSOngs OF many sea-
sOnsf

good while ago, Whittier testified tho
efficacy Of Oliver Wendell Holiness ''poetica
prescriptions, given in choice old Saxon" and
under the little Of "aIirth and Medicine, COM
pumented warmly the general wit, brilliant fan
cg. aud felicitous diction OF the Boston phys-
mans then published volume of verge. Since
That time other volumes have appeared, though
not rapidly, and the latest is that issued a few
weeks ago by Messrs. Osgood y Co., wherein,
under tbs title of ''Songs OF Many Seasons,
.aere arc collected a number Of short poems,
uiost Of which have, in one pGblication or aAotll-
er, leen already seen by the appreciate pub
liG though all OF them will now be again read
and enjoyed, wheu presented under the covers
u the collected book Many, az the author la
ments though his groan il clleerfully humoI
we're written to order, some for welcome
20 the Grand Duke to the Chinese Embassy, to
'Ae Japanese, some for dinners to distinguished
mon, for memorial occasions. some for
College class meetings, and 70 on
Not for glory, not for pelf,
NOt, be sure to please mHscf.
Not for any meaner ends,
Always by request Of friends
Heres the cousin Of a King
Would do the civil thing?
Here's the irst-born OF a queen
Here's saut-ayed Mandarin.
Would polish on Japan
Would Greet the famous man
Prince or Prelate, shek or shah -
Figaro q and Figarol Ia.
"Rouh just this once comply p
so they teased and leased till
BE the truth at once coniessedl
wavered-yielded-a my hest"
Others Of the poems, however, are placed uu.
der tie heading In the Quiet Daye, aud are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
finanfial Cards.

1NIE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANB.
sa MARKET STREET,
incorporated FEBRUARY %. 1861
open to receive deposits daily FROM 9 A. NJ, unit
4, 7. NJ, and on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
from To O'Clock.
A sRMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND,
Of six per cent has been regularly paid deposits
the organization Of the Bank and II is the ex-
pectation of the Managers, that THIS rate OF divi
drndR Will be continued.
When dividends are not withdrawn, they are AZ
counted depusits Thus permanent tepOsite
compound their Interest twice in each year
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM 8. HIIIEs, 9EoRGk W. BUSH,
CLKAEHT b. SMYTH, GEORGE y. CAPkll.H
CHARLES W. HowLAkD, NJ. l.. LlcHTEHsTRIR
EDWARD DARLIEGTOR NATHANIEL X. BENSON
HENRY +. DuRK, JOB IL. JACKSON,
t. NJ. ST0TsRNBJ RG, MA ii. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
VIM. 5. HILLEs, President
aprliti E.T. Taylor IRE sn r
EIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.
DEPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MONKS,
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES
EDwARIs BELTS, President.
GEO. u ARMSTRONG, Cashier
PAID UP CAPITAL, sbOo,uo0
Philadelphia and New YORK Exchange fur
nished to regular dep0stors without charge.
Discount days. Mondays and Thursdays, at ~ Am
DIRECTORS.
Clement u. smyth, George w. Bush
Israel PuBeY, Eltsiarrett,
Henry i. Mccornb joalna r. aeald,
Daniel JameA, William Tatnhllt
.HdwaTd Belts, ooti-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

From "a snnday-Seho0l 40 zthe Rac
Track of the HIppodr0ne.


Eugenia Salisbury has made hit in Bar
NUNS Roman Hippodrome as driver in the
great two-horse chariot races. The great show
man says that she is one Of the brayest and
best in his employ She is young and beau
iful brunette, Of good education and the high
est respectability. -Four years ago, when four
teen years OF age, she became a COMMUNICATE
and regular attendant at the Rev. DR.. Creamer s
Grace chapel, in Fourteenth street. She was
a member OF the Sss bath-school, then
teacher, and afterward the soprano
in the choir. In tine latter position
she received ~most hearty praise from
all who heard her When the chapel was
destroyed by fire IN December, 1872, she went
with the congregation TO their little church il
Tweuty-third street, and has since been a regu
lar attendant Of that church, Not long ago hel
parents died and she was thrown upon her re.
sources. Then she applied TO Mr.. Barnum fol
| employment. He endeavored to dissuade hei
| from entering the profession, but she was per
sistent, and at length Mr.. Barnum, becoming
satisfied OF her sincerity, employed her. The re
suit is known TO all who have visited the Hippo
drome She has brayely and daringly maintain
| ed her position, and is respected by all the othe
| employees After each performance she is ae
companied by her sister to their neat little home
| She is the possessor Of a library which would d.
credit to many far ADLER to secure one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

BLAsTING ACCIDENT An explosion Of some
character occurred at Flannigan's quarries, on
the Brandywine, about noon, to-day, by which
one man was severely injured. Dr.. West was
sent for. No particulars are at hand
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
rhe auenos Ayres ReyoIt Enaed.

1t ia officially announced that Gen. Mitre hay
pursued by the government forces, proposed
terms upon which he would capitulate His
proposition rejected, and he finally surren-
dered Internationally with his army, and peace
bas been restored in the province OF Bnenoe
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
rhe rate OF a Hishop's New sui.

Bishop Haven is an exasperatcd individual.
A little while ago he wrote to his relatives in
Boston to order for him a new suit. OF clothes
from his tailor, and forward them to his address
at the South through the agency OF an over
obllging book agent and Zion's Herald, by tht
way, which tells the story, intimates that ans
friend Of the Bishop will bear Testimony to the
fact that he never renews his suit until the oc-
casion becomes pressing. The clothes were or
dered, but failed TO reach the worthy Bishop aud
after persistent inquiries 1t was learned that the
package was delivered to the oyerobliging agent
Just at the time the Rev. Mr.. Abott Of South
Carolina, was calling for secondhand clothing
for his suffering coored brethren IN the South
ern ministry and membership. Into his barrel
without much examination, went the Bishop
bundle. And now, probably, some particular!
happy.oolored dominic is preaching with re
newed vigor in suit of unwonted beauty
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
eus1IsHRp kYERY AFTERNooK, Ls.lndapl

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tsindavs
seepsed,l at he COMMERCIAL BUILDING. So,ith-'eest
corner FstsA and Market Streets. Too cents copy.
III. e3fts meek. DELIVERED FRKK by carriers
krouoAos.t the city. FiDe Dollars year, By mad.
DBLARARB TRIBUNE, ltOessiy,) The Penins,slai
,rvan Of Farmers and Frtltt-25o'eers great Family
Newspaper published svery Thursday morning, a.
roo Dsilars year.
COMMERCIAL sTkAh PRINTING ROOMS, pro.
slsl ss.i rstclaas machinery and stiiifal ooTse,
IN sssc,ttas Book JOB, and Mercantile Printing Of al
descriptions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Spef.s. aIqtifes.
mcanali's Compound syrup of Tar
and wild cherry

mcsnaii's Compound syrup of Tar
end wild cherry
For Coughs and Colds and an affections Of the
ihroat, ls confidently recommended rs
ONE OF THE BEST REMEDIES IN THE MAR
RET,
For the cure and prevention OF the above named
maladies
II has Deen established In the market for upwards
OF twenty years, and to-day 1t has no rival.
A GOOD THING Is A JOY FOREVER.
YARD vcINALL, JR,
APoTHEcARY,
$. E. COR. SECOND AND MARKET STREET.
aprf-ly
Housewives, fake Notice.
Buy your spaes, Sc., for putting up fruit, at the
DelaMare Avenue Drug store. Also, corks aud
sealing wax.
". T. ALRfCHs. 300 Delaware Avenue
Iordan,s Tonic Ale.
PURE LIGHT ALE BRRwED EXPRESSLY
FOR MEDICINAL USE.
just the lng FOR this season OF the year, to yive
tone 10 the relaxed system.
sold Wholesale and retail by the agents,
b. q. SHOEMAKER.
SOa Market Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
The CeIInlaid Trns.


These are the most durable aad easily adjusted
Tfusses offered TO the public The spring is Of
the best English Steel and completely covered with
Celluloa which protects and preserves It, While the
pad Is OF the same material.
Among the many great advantages OF the Celln-
iold Truss, which viii be al once appreciated by
those VINO have worn Irusses, are the following:
IL IL imperyiOus to water
II will never break or crack
II Is always clean.
II can he bent with the hand TO any shape required
without artificial heat.
II Will neither rust or chafe the patient.
II Will retain the most difficult rupture with safety
and comfort
II need not be removed while bathing
Its durability is beyond question.
1t is economical for It will last a life time.
The heat OF the body causes no unpleasant smell.
In fact, with Ceulold Truss, the wearer has
comfort ease, safety, durability, adapiability, and
economy.
variety Of styles OF these Trusses may be found
al Fosters Drug store, Front and West Streets
Please call and examine. AnJusments.slade with
out extra charge.
Special attention shown to ladies by Mis-. Dr Fos
Ter. The gentlemen receiving theI share Of atten
ton ny competent man.
Fosters InTaiIibIe Caugn syrup.
No more Coughs, no more Colds, no more Bron
ehitis, no more Group. Asthma, Influenza and al
affections OF the throat and lungs speedily cured 10y
using Mrs. DIT. Fosters Infalliple Cough Syrup
1 Price: Adults 30 cents Children's 25 cents Pleas
ant aafe and easy 10 take. For sale al
FOSTERS DRUG sToRK,
| Front and West sireeth
SeasOnubIe.
| During this sweltering weather every one shuul
| be familiar with the value Of GOOD TOILET Pow
| DER in preventing and removing cxcoriatiOnH
| ehanngs irrsanity and m0istness Of the skin.
large assortment OF the finest quality OF French
| Engisli sni American manufaeture, for sale by
b. BhiNGGUKST a Co,
Appthecares,
Corner Sixth and Market Streeis.
Try ShOemaker's
EGYPTIAN MARKING INK,
WARRANTED NOT 10 FADE OR WASH ou1
If uas,l according to directions.
sud whulrsae ard retail by
y. a G. SHOEMAKER,
PHARNActsIs,
nqv3tf sos Market Street.
NaSv II the Time TO Huy
} CHEST PROTECTORS.
a Ghnee Assortment Of them for sale ny
H. : &. SHOEMAKER,
PHAkMACisTr,
nny5-ti SUI Market street
: |
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

NGIeR Since July l. 1874 Subscribers to the
DAILY COMMERCIAL who receive their paper by
man, aIe not required TO pay postage, A! any p1sl
ufnes IN New Castle County.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
ss-E. n. KUyE ELS

Es-E II KUNKEL's BITTBR ZINE or IRON
&. r. Kunkers celebrated Bitter Wine OF Iron win
enectuAly cure liver complaint, laund CT, dyspepsia,
chronic OF nervous debility chronic diarrnaa, dis
ease OF the kidneys, ami all diseases arising from
disordered liver, stomach ntestines, such
10 tile mead, acidity OF the stomach nausea. heart
burn, disgust Tor food fullness Of weight In The
stomach, sore quotations, sinking or nutterng Ut
the pit OF the stomach, swimming Of the head hur
RED OF dllhcut breathing, nut erng at the heart,
choklng or sunocatinK sensations WHEN IN lying
posture, dinness OF vision dots or webs before til
sight du pain IN the heal deficiency Of perspifa-
ton, yellowness OF the skin and eyes, pam IN the
side, back, head chest, limbs etc. sudden htlsles
OF heat, burning in the flesh, constant imagnngs OF
evil, and great depression Of spirits, Price 81 per
bottle. Beware Of counterieils. Do not let your
druggists palm on some other preparation Of iron
he may say ia as good, but ash for kuDkels Bitter
Wine OF Iron. Take other. kunkel's Bitter
Wine OF Iron Is not sold Ia hulk-only in 81 bottles
4. +. Kunke Proprietor No. 2he North Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Ia.
For sale by all druggists ami dealers everywhere.
E. +. kUNKELs BITTER WINE OF IRON.
Do you want something to strengthen you, OF a
good appetite2 DO yon want to get rid Of nervous
ness3 Do yon want energy, sleep well, or he cured
kels Bitter Wine Of Iron. Every bottle guarant4 ed
70 io as recommended. sod only In 81 bottles
Depot and ONCE, 259 North Ninth street. Philadul.
phla, Pa. Get the genuine. sold by all druggists
Ask for f. y. kunkel's, and take no other
TAPE WORN
Removed alive with head complete, in from twC
TO three hours. No fee till removed, by Dr.. f. F.
kunkc 2b9. North Ninth street, Philadelphia. seat
Pin and Stomach Worms also removed. Call ant
see advice free, or send for circular. ASK YOU
druggist for Kunkels Worm syrup. Prize, 81 pei
| bottle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07
Frencn Perfumery !.

W. Il. ALmCHs, at the
DELAWARE AVENUE DRUG STORE,
has lot of
FhhNCH PERFuMEhY.
Winch he Is closing out al half the regular price
Can and get supply before they are all gone.
ly1Iu
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07


ruokAs 4. 1AsKKB, JR. STEPHEN r. M. TAsKKR.
nj OkRIS, TASKER 81 co.
PASCAL IRON WORKS,
Philadelphia.
TASKER IRON WORKS
New Castle, De-
once, FIFTH AND TAsKER SITS PhiHlelphia.
once aud Warehouse, 10 Gold Street, Now York
once ami Warehouse No. 80 Oliver ST., Boston.
hANuFACrURRRs or
WROUGHT IRON WELDED TUBES, plain. ealya.
nised and fubbsr-eOoted, for Gas, steam and
Water.
LAP-wELDED CHARCOAL IRON BoILEI,
TUBES.
olL-WEI.L TUBING AND CASING.
GAS AND STEAM FITTINGS,
BRASS VALVES AND COCKS.
GAS AND STEAM FIrTERS' TOOLS
CAST IRON GAS AND WATER PIPE
STREET LAMP POSTS AND LANTERNS
IMPROVED COALdAS APPARATUS, etc
We would call special attention to our Patent yu
cHnzed hHbher-eoateu rune. mRr22-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

~-FlrAl-claas work and GOOD Material Guaran
iced ian2T-iy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

ELECrkIC LINE.
FOR
NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, JERSEY CITY, BOs
TON, PROVIDENCE, AND EASIElsN CITIES
Through rates from all points On r., W. 4 b. kail
road and Its connections.
Through hills Of laiing from Wilmington Del.
Steamers will sail from
King STREET WHAkf
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
at 2, p. M.
And from
rIER NO. ~, EAST RIVER,
New York, oD alternate days at g. p ~
For further information address
4. ANDREWS, Agent
mars-tf Wilmington, Del.
Bv!sh's
Wilmington and Philadelphia
DAILY STEAM FREIGHT LINE.
Leaves French Street Wharf, wilmington
the second wharf above Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, st O'Clock, 2, M
9oOds and packages delivered promptly and
cheapy IN either city, or transported TO either rail
road ~ wilmington without charge for reship-
mnnt.
GEORGE W. BUSH & SON
French Street Wharf, wilmington.
s. MERRIHEw, Agent
second Wharf above Chestnut st. Phila.
sw-Be particular To order freight by Bush's Line
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

Z. BRlNGHuRsT a co,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-07

fuhTHER PARTICULARS THE ORIGIN ATTRIBUTED
TO SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
, 1874-10-31
me Great Denssr Of Ministers.

The establishment of such rela-
tions between a pastor and his
flock as shall secure for him that
intimacy which ought to exist
only-in the domestic circle is an
evil Of fearful tendency and un-
speakable danger. Ministers are
censurable in a.high degree who
encourage their people, men or
women, to come to them with fam
lily matters or secret sores, Some
men are themselves gossips, and
delight to get and give all they can
OF. social news, and the more Sc
cret the, richer the prize. @ They
encourage revelations when their
ears should be deaf to everything
approaching scandal. All judi
cious pastors discourage famiiari-
ty on the part Of their people, es-
peeially of the female denomina-
ton, rsra1 oitssoonf9U Q .sw9l
For this way hes the danger.
A. silly woman, pious perhaps, but
very soft and shallow, hears the
stirring words of her eloquent pas
tor, is ronsed, warmed, soothed-
she thinks edifed-and straight
way she believes him to be the
man sent to do her good She
finds enjoyment in his words; and
writes him a letter and pours out
her little soul full Of twaddle about
her gratitude for what her dear
pastor has done for her We wish
to be understood as saying that
what worldly preachers and senti-
mental women call Communion
of soul, ,'is carnal, conceived in
sin, of the earth earthy4no reli-
gion aboutit.-N. Y. Observer.
, 1874-10-31
A aueer Religion. sect,
THE Chicago Tribune contains
the followings ses h2A" Eie9


THE Chicago Tribune contains
the followings lses a9idw yleor
Scattered all through portions of
Southern Colorado and New Mex
leo, and extending even into Ari-
zona and Utah, are members Of a
queer religious sect known as the
Penitentes. Those fellows act
upon the theory that all moral
sins, no matter how hideous, can
be attoned by physical suffering,
and accordingly, Sat certain seasons
of the year, generally in the fall,
they castigate themselves into a
condition, of godlinoss, and they
commence the battle of life anew.
In Colorado and New Mexico the
order numbers 10000 souls, who
are all under the control of, and
yield implicit obedience to the
high priest Romeo Minguel, a man
whom they ayeris a direct descend
ant of Montezuma- He lives in
great state at Taos, New Mexico,
is surrounded by numerous SER
wants, and religiously exacts one-
third of whateyeriis produced by
his subjects, no matter whether it
be grain, wood, gold or silver. A
neglect or refusal to comply with
this ordinance subjects the Offend
er to accommodation, and in ag-
graTated cases to deathaha3gaanl 9
, 1874-10-31
.sTHE OLD WOMAN

1t was thus, a few days since,
we heard a STRIPPING of sixteen des-
ignate the mother who bore him.
An " old woman" should be an
object of reverence above and be-
yond most'all other phases of hui
manity. Her very age should be
her surest passport to courteous
consideration. She has fought
faithfully "the good fight" and
come off conqueror. Upon her
venerable face she bears the marks
of the conflict in all its furrowed
lines. (.
The most grievous of the ills of
life have been hers; trials untold
and known only to her God and
herself, she has borne necessarily;
and now in her old age-her duty
doneI patiently awaiting her ap-
pointed time = she stands more
honorable and deserving than he
who has slain his thousands, or
stood triumphantly upon the
proudest fields of victory.
'3 Young man speak kindly to your
mother, and even courteously--
tenderly of her. But a little time
and you will see her no more for
ever. Her eye is dim, her form is
bent, and her shadow falls grave
ward. lrHa SD l
Others may love you when she
has passed away = kind-hesrted
sisters, perhaps, or she whom Of
all the world you choose for a
partnerAshe may love you warm
ly, passionately; children may love
you fondly, but never again, new
er, while time is yours shall the
love Of woman be TO you as that
of your old trembling mother has
been.i 9dsm Y2hI h1iAH 'Illa
, 1874-10-31

81
The body was placed upon a
pyre built Of wood, to which FIRE
was communicated in the presence
of those who attended the funeral; /;
when the flames were extinguished,
the bones were collected and plae-
ed in urns made of various mate
rails. These were preserved in
tombs, built commonly on the
road-sides without the city gates.
The funeral took place at night.
The procession was headed by
musicians; these were followed
by hired mourners, who lamented
and sang the funeral song; after
these came the freedmen Of the
deceased, sometimes amounting to
considerable number, wearing the
cap of liberty. Immediately pre-
ceding the corpse were persons
bearing waxen masks, representing
the ancestry of the deceased; the
corpse, itself, placed upon . couch,
was commonly borne BY the freed
men or by theimmediate relatives,
the family following after--the
men contrary to the usual custom,
with their heads covered, the wo-
men with their heads bare, their
hair disheyeled, and often beating
their breasts, and uttering pierre
ing cries. If warranted BY the
rank Of the deceased, the process
sion passed through the forum,
and an oration was then pronoun-
ced over the body. Finally, the
corpse, with the couch upon which
it was borne, was placed on the
funeral pyre, built commonly in
the form of an altar, with four
equal sides. The nearest relative
with ayerted face, kindled the
pyre, and perfumes, oils, articles Of
food, ornaments and clothing we're
thrown on while it was
being consumed. When the pile
was burned down, the embers were
sxtinguished with wine, the bones
md ashes collected by the nearest
xin, sprinkled with perfumes, and
placed in an urn.
, 1874-10-31
Small Means.


The power of money is, on the
whole, oyer-estimated. The great
est things which have been done
for the world have not been ae-
complished by rich men, or by
subscription lists, but by men gem
orally of small means. The great
est thinkers, discoveries, inventors
and artists have been men of mod
crate wealth, many of them little
raised above the condition of man.
ual labors.5 grar-aati IS % sos
And it win always be so. Rich
es are oftener an impediment than
a stimulus to action, and in many
cases they are quite as much a
misfortune as a blessing. The
youth who inherits fortune is apt
to have life made too easy for him.
Having no special object to strug-
gle for, he finds time heavy on his
hands; remains morally and men,
tally asleep; and his position in
society is degraded to that of a
sloth. sf9a Boz 70