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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
CHRTsTMAs sSsoOnE.

The Divine Festival is nsar at hand. TIE
happiest day OF the yeaf fos old and young
Is about TO- dawn upon rs. Hay all be pre-.
pared to participate In iss joys to their hearts
content. May all be able to suspend what.
lever tends 10 mar felicity, or ut least to de.
rive real solace for whatever may be d
source Of disturbance ia the scenes OF tbat
Iday. Il, .t.f:l ss$,.ss. g..E
Every household should he enlivened by
the concomftants Of good cheer and bright
ened sentiments of affection and deYotion-
those golden chains Of sympathy which
bind society together, and which the pious
may hope also bind US all In chains OF union
and alteration with that Divine Spirit which
created and controls The wonderful order OF
|tife called mankind.
In Richmond - IN all her streets-we find
the array Of Christmas gesds which art, and
genius, and industry have prepared for
the people, while the products Of the
farmer and the housewife contribute
what Is most important of all to content
ment and satisfaction. We invite the reader
TO perusal Of the columns Of the Dispatch.
They show forth the ,Wherewithal to be
merry, and they describe those appropriate
presents-those seasoBable implements of
household comfort so charming and 80 time
Gus as media for the conveyance OF the feel.
ings OF refinement, affection, and love. Be.
low We give rapid sketch ef the well.se,
lected stocks that hold out irresistible
temptations to the liberal and the kindly |!
disposed. And these are always amongst
the best Of people. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

ALARu OF FIRE.--The alarm of fire, turned
in from Box 40, yesterday evening about 4
O'Clock, was caused by the burning OF few
shingles on the roof of the frame-house NO.
1926 Broad street. Damage ,rihiug.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

A CosrLY DlssER.-H Henry washington
went into the kitchen of Mr. w. II. ChrlA
tiuD. on Sunday afternoon, and stole the
cooks dinner. The Police Justice yester-
dey sent him to Jail for sixty days for this
offence, .4. s. .zs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

INSPECTION LAws.-The Joint Special Com
mittee on Tobacco Inspection had meeting
in ) the Senate Chamber last night. Ibe
committee, after reading over the resoiu.
tions referred to them, adjourned 10 meet
again tomorrow night, when the "hoie
sIhject will be discussed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

HIGH-ScHooL LITERARY SoCIErY.-This
newly-organized Society is composed of
youths who are most, if not all, of them stu
dents at the Richmond High.Sehool. The
first public meeting of the Society was quite
interesting. The exercises consisted OF an
excellent essay upon g Ineratitude," by Mas
ter Dearborn a well-read selection of poe
try, in very difficult metre, BY Master Beve-
ridge; and spirited debate upon the quess..
ton, "Was the character of Oliver Cromwell
worthy of admiration? ?" The affirmative
was eloquently sustained by Master Charles
L. Page in two graceful speeches, but he
could not prevail over the solid facts arrayed
agains. his hero by Master Frank E. Ander.
son, who sustained the negative in such en-.
ergetic style that the Society, by vote OF
twelve to four, declared Cromwell to be a
monster of iniquity. The Society was pre-
sided over by its young president, Master
Mercer, with grace and gentleness of man
ner that won him many encomiums.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

HOLIDAY PRESENTS 60 to MoRToS's, corner
OF Main and Reservoir streets, and get living,
blooming plant for presen to your wife or friends.
Nothing will please them more, unless 1t be one OK
these beautiful baskets Of cui lowers arranged with
all the taste and skill which have made him famous
In that line.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

! .AcoUITTED.--Cornelius Miller was tried Ia
the Hustings Court yesterday for stealing
coal from Mr. C. 81. Page. aad was acquitted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
lroR OTHER LOCAL SEE FOURTH rAos.l

COTTON GOODS, CHEAP! EvY BROTHERS hare
reduced the price of New York Mills to I6Sc. per
yard; Wamsutta at 15c.; DavoI to He: 9-4 AM
droscoggtn unbleached sheeting.t soc. per yard
lO-4, $50: 9-4 Androscoggin bleached sheetlug
at 33c.; 10 4, 37hc. Lyman Al Can,bric, l6yc
per yard; Knights Cambria at 12A1c per yard An-
burn, Androscrosgin. Fruit OF the Loom, 8at.s XXX,
and cobutbleached Cotton at l 2xc. per yard good
yard-wide unbleached Cotton at SHc.; hns yard.
wide unbleached Cotton at 10c. unbleached Co:-
ton and blesched Cottons at e4 aud 7c, at Levy
BROTHERS., Y .r.-.s ss$ = 4 ~ s1 8
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

WEArHER-sTRIps, for doors and windows
Leave orders with K. p. RIc, ARDsoN C Co. or j.
T. sUBLETT & BROTHER. j. w. d. FARRAR. S02,
Twenty-hfth sire t.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

l COLLECTOR APPoINTgD.--Judge Minor yes.,
terday appointed Mr. John T. Jones coll i
leetor for Tuckahoe township, Henrieo,
county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

{ TnAssFER pRINrIsG tSKs.-We invite atsen-
ton N the beautiful aud useful TRANSFER IL
that we are now using. They are Of recent intro
due,ion, but are already extensively nsed hy ta'!.
rosdard steamboat ofn1anies, banks, merchants.
and othera- The Inks that we ara now susBlssius
are OF Quality thar ean be copied anysieugth Of
dine aftsr being printed. VIII copy IN ordinary
.Ief.er-press book. s!Ssss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

COHEN BROTHERS are Just In receipt OF d large LOT
Of bugle trimming, laces, and many other goods,
bought at recent auction sales Ia New York. Call
"a ouce !
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

BEAUTIFY YOUR ROOMS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
And what will add more 70 their adornment than !
basket OF beautiful cut flowers or plants In full
bloom, casting their fragrance Into every nook and
corner OF the houses Go to MoRToS's aud see bis
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

HOLIDAY PRESENTS In great variety, and large
stock Of dry gods suited 10 the season.. For par
ticulars read LEVY BROTHERS. new advertise
ment. k
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

NEW STOCK of bullion and ball fringes. tor
toseshel buttons, STEEL PEARL silk and crochet butt
tons, at LEVY BROTHERS,.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

HoEsEKEEPERs READ THIs.-They would save
themselves great deal Of trouble by having their
Christmas cakes made by PIzzISI.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

CALIFORNIA PEARS at ANTON 8, Main street.
Malaga grapes at ANrcHrS, Main street.
Catawba grapes at ASToyI's. Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

IF YOU WANT PURE coNFEcTIoNRRIEs go TO
ANToNI'S.
If you want pure confectloneries 60 to ANToNtss
If you want pure confectioneries go to ANroNI's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

STOP THAT COUGHING; If you do not 1t may klll
you. A bottle OF DR.. BULLS CoUGH-SYRuP only
costs you rs cents, and It's timely use may save
YOUR life, ta.s #aE#
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

Send your orders to ASToSI's for confectionery.
Send your orders 70 ASToSl's for confectionery.
Send YOUR orders to ANToyrs for confectionery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

The SALE OF RESERVED SEATS for the Kellogg
Opera season commences this morning ~
Johnston's music store.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

u,e,rrys on SUNDAY was clear ana
~ ord Yesterday was, during part OF
r''">'"' ''',nnr. nr cloudy and threatening. with
tbf "Ltn9 ;nGs and falling temperature. In the
hlso ,,,r W." !, cleared away. and strong, cold,
ai'r.'J,' ',Iy Winds prevailed during the rest OF
v, "|',' ',,rirc ard part orthe night.
''' -, r~b.r,ao,l,tt- al the Dispatch 9tFce
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

FRUITS at reduced prices at ASToSI's.
French candies at reduced prices at ANToSrs.
Nuts raioins, citron, &C., at reduced prices at AK
roSIfl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

FRENCH CANDIES and GLAZED FRUITS in boxes
at PIzZINr's. A suitable thing for Christmas pre-
car =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

WEATHER sTslPs FOR doors and windows.
j. III. GRAFTON, Ninth street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

CALL EARLY and have your rsEw.YEAK's CARDS
printed ut the Dtspatch printine-honse. q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

NEw-YEAR's CARDS, neat and pretty, ptated
ut Dispatch printing-house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

ANNUAL PASSES for railroad and stea!nboa
companies printed In first cless stJ lie ut Dispatch
printing house. ~ Ss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

FIREWORKS of all kinds at PIz2iSrs. Boys
should supply themselves ut once. E ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
,,v DECEMBER 10, ls74.

ur,7nyy To-pAv.-From oar re-
his msrn,na he probabilities are m"
If~ ,,n.r w., to-doy ,riU be clear and cold.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

EBEApED AND BUGLE GIMPS AND PRINCES aud
all kinds of dress trimmings at LEVY BROTHERS..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
CHURCH NOTES.

Bible Prcsentasior--FaFeW Sermon
by Dr. Burrows-A New Methodist
Church TO be Built I'm the Western
End OF ahe Cfty-M0nthIyMe Meeting or
Baptist and Methodist nm day.
Schools-Other Services.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

PIzzISr has large stock of dolls and fancy box 8
for Christmas. gt5' ae
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

Ngw-YRAg's CARps-beautiful desixrs-on fne
Bristol board, pin ted at DtspGfch printng-house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

Go,o PIzzrSrs and buy your candies for Christ
: :
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

LADIES should 20 to PizzIsI's and get their fruit
and nuts for cake.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

;slr nave analyzed the Whiskes known under tho
br and of b SELECT y controlled By Messrs. WAL.
TER D. BLAIR q Co, Richmond, Vas and 6.ids.
FREE FROM FUsIL OIL ard "iher impurities, ana
recommend us nse for medicinal and family png.
poscs, sN ~ j. B. McCkw, 81. Do Sac
sc Late Professor OF Chemistry,
Medical College Of ylrzlnlx.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

ASToNI is reliable confecfioner. Main street.
AsTosI Is reliable confectioner. Haiu sfIeefes
ASroStis reliable coIfecttoncE Main street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
The following is summary OF superin.
tendent's report for November:

The anniversary meeting will be held ut
Broad-Street church the second Sunday in
January, and the annual meeting at the same
place the first Tuesday night in January.
NEW METHODIST CHURCH CONTEMPT ATED.
At the regular weekly meeting of the Me-.
thodist ministers Of this city and Mancbes-
ter, held at the Broad-Street Methodist
church yesterday, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resol0ed, That in our judgment it is Of
the greatest importance to Methodism that
we have larger and better church editiee
in the western part of the city (at Sidney)
and we hope that our friends and all who
feel interested in the object will assist in the
immediate accomplishment of this import.
ant object.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

NEW RAis1ss, NEW rigs, At ASrosi :; Main
street -.
,tIess.s .t;s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

| French candies at 40c. ut AHToNT's, Main street.
French caudles at 4Oc at hNToNLs, Main sire ct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15

FRENCH CANDIES at 4o,. at ANroNI's, Main
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-15
{ What hath God Wrought =

HNot only to this particular church, but 10
all the churches of this city, of all denomi.
nations, have sustained very pleasant ana
catholic relations. With the Baptist Kater-
nifty of churches and ministers In this state
I have been united In ties OF atectionate iel-
We have been IN harmonious CO.
operation in every good WORK. NO mope
dlsinterested, deYoted, united body Of MIN
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

| Tapioca Pudding. three tablespoon
fuls OF iapsoca IN wa'er over nigh; pour Oil
tn water; pu. tapioca in one quart OF boil
ing Mtlk sud DOLL tea minutes beat the
yoiks OF tour eggs, cup Of sugar. and three
tabiespooAfuls Of cocoanut stir in, boil five
minutes onger. pour in pudding dish
Beat the whites to o stiff iroth, with three
teblesrocnruls OF white sugar pat this
over the pudding, sprinkle cocoanut over
the top, and crown five minutes,
! Fried Ples.-Prepare the crust the same rs
for sweet fried cakes. spiced, roll thfn.
about the SIZE OF Sinaii saace plates, and FL
with sfted cider apple sauce. spiced and
sweetened to suit the taste with cinnamon
and cloves or allspi cc). cover them with the
crust, being careful TO fasten the edges, and
try in hot tat.
Steamed Corn Pudding fake pint or
two OF buttermlIk add d small tablespoon
tai OF soda thickeM, about as for corn
bread. with one-ihiyd -four and two thirds
Indian meal ; fruit green or dried. is great
addition To DC eaten warm with Sweeten-
led cIean,
/ Mouse proof Mortar A stiff mortar. com.
posed Of nine parts of wood ashes to one o.
wheat -four wet mp with warm water, is very
ettec:uai in ssopptny the holes OF mice In pas
tered walls, when common Inns mortar in
sufficient.
Crullers.- One cup OF sugar, one of sour
milk or huttermilk, one egg, one large table
spoonful OF butter, one large teasponfui of
soda nutmrg, Be- sure and have the lard
hot before frying to fry them.
GOOD Pie Crust ia made by wetting 1t up
with ream instead Of water. nd not taking
so much lard for shortening. 1t Is sweet,
tender. and melting. and a good deal more
healthy. sour cream will do.
Egg Toast. Cut yorr dry bread into thin
SLICES and dip in cold wat er ;then put in beat
en- egg lin which q little salt has been sprink-
led). and fry in hot butcG or drippings. Two
esgs will 5e sufficient
To Prepare Mustard for he TablU-Mix
with boiling water to the consistency Of thick
paste; thin with vinegar. aad keep we'll
covered
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

There was fellow Ia certia.. neIoh~
30rhoud IN Arkansas who was Suspcctg:
OF sheep stealing AT last pisxscr.
riding through the woods, perceive the
suspected Individual emerge from the
woods, and after looking around to see
that no one was near, walk up to flock
OF sheep and knock over the largest and
fsstes5. Ar this m0Dens tie planter rode
up And Confronting ths his6 exclaimed,
Now, sir, aave got you. Ynn can not
gut of you aIo G4ught ia the sot.'
what act ?" Indignantly inquired the
thief. Why, sheep astealing." was tie
prompt reply. "Sir, yea had better
Iaind how you Charge respectable
American oitizsA With such crime q.
sheep stealing" roplnd the gentleman
with the penchant for mutton. Now
will you deny that saw you kill that
sdeep:" asked the planter. "No air,
was tie answer; 4 did skill II, and Tc
do it again urder the same circumsto =
ees III kill saybodY's shsep that bite
nae as I'm going pcaceably along tn
road
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

The captain Of coasting schooner finding
o Yankee boy, whe was q green hand, eatino
some lam and eggs which he had stolen
from the ships stores. called out to MIN,
"Here, you lubber, I'll nsve none OF that I,
"Waal. oaD'en." quietly responded the boy
that suits me. don't think Icould spar,
You any otit, anyhow"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

Pats Accounting Pat Flanagan on board
this ship y roared Nolson, during luM in the
firing ut the battle of the Nile 'I'm here, NV
lord" eaid the gallant Nelson, looking satisHsd.
| "lst the battle proceed" The story is Pat'a..
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

Should BE discovered. I ana lost |" ex-
claimed the hero OF q melodrama, IS he con
cealed himself in closet on the stage
"Should you be discovered. you will b,
found" was the ame ndment Of d wag In til
gallery.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

Get out Of my way what are YOU gooo for ?
said cross old man to little sbright-eyed boy
who happened to stand in the way The little
fellow, as he stepped on sldc replied very
gently, "They make man out of such things 90
| we arc.'' 5t
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26
GEMS OF WISDOM.

Diligence 10 the mother Of good fortune.
non'tcros the bridge TIL You come to it.
No man is free who does noe command himself
| The tonguc-the latch-key that lets out the mind
Revenge converts little right into great
wrong.
Books like friends, should be well used not
abu scd.
he VIII" blackens others does not whten himself
The fa:o Of the child is always the work Of his
mother.
II folly were pain. there would be crying in
every house %I
Nothing more precious than time. yet nothing
less valued
Plant the crab tree where you will, 1t will not
bea pippins.
Plain dealing is a jewell but they that wear It
are ont offaphion
The clue of our de.tiny. wander where VIC will,
lies at the cradle f,ot.
In Childhood be modest: in youth temperate;
In manhoed just; In old age prudent
every person has two edncations--nne which ne
receives rom others, and one more ir1por tant
which he gives himself Gibbou
worthy Quaker once e2id: = expect to pass
through this world bat once. II, therefore, there
be any kindness / can show, or any good thing
can do to my fellow human being. let me do it
new Let me not defer nor neglect ii, for / Will
not pass this way again"
Have any wounded you with injuries, meet
them with patience; hasy words rankle tho
wound. kindness dresses it, forgiveness cures it,
and oblivion takes away the scar.
The toilowln! Quaint inscription Is in tbs centre
OF . carved chimney piece in the principal bed
room of Kirby, Old bale, ia NottinghamsLire,
England:
lily down TO rest
g. think to have
Thy sleep thy death
Thy bed thy grave"
Two epitaphs the frst in Harrow and the ohor
III barrow churchyard, Eagland-are Of Interest,"
Tie frst ia fairly poetical:
Iaere Is time when these green leaves shall fall
And Isaac Greenleaf rise above them all I"
The point OF the second IL not unlrcqueu,lv
made in this department diverse:
Jcrnsalem's curse is not fulfilled in me-
For here's stone Cpon Stone you &C." |
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

Very Funny" for the Bridegroom. Binder the
head Of Funny Items Kentucky paper says:
"A girl named------ ----, at fall In Ma3esville
calleda justice of the Peace Into The room. and
sighted revolver at Mir. popular bean
They were married then and there
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-02-26

am sure that there IL a COMMON spirit that
plays within ~, anG that Is the Spirit Of God Who
ever feels not the warm gale and gentle ventlla-
tion Of stSprit. dare not say he lives for tru.
", without this, 10 me there Is no heat under
meath the tropic nor any light though dwell in
the body of the sun
Smyrna times., 1874-07-22
Maryland & Delaware r. r.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
On and after MONDAY, June ls 1874 trains will run as

Freight Train will have Passenger attach ed and will be
Bnbject to delays Incident to freight business
All FreRhts must be at Thirty
(3O Minutes before starting Of Trains otherwise they will
over twenty flour (34) hours.
J. L. CALDM ELL. Superinte endent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-03-06
A Story Of the Panic.

The pretty little story of the Family
Tryst," by Christopher North, was re-
peated in this city during the late panic
''Wife and children. there is no need. sure
ly. to beat about the bush. will tell you
the worst In word-I am ruined. All
my property is lost and gone. and we
must give mp our home. We must leave
this street" a slight convulsivc motion
went round the circle. and female voice
sobbed. leave our homey'' But the good
wife said camly, ave have seen many
happy days, but surely we must seek and
find contcntment elsewhere. will not
lose nights rest. II you can bear it |
can" Mr.. A. was Woodworking, in
dustrious man. who in an evil hour had
become surety for an acquaintance through
whom he was utterly and irrctricvably
ruined. lie felt the magnanimity of his
wife. and begged the forgiveness of his as
sembled family. Upon this his eldest son
stood up, and first looking with the
most respectful tenderness on his father.
and then with cheerful smile on all
around. said: :. Father. never more utter
these words: never more indulge these
thoughts: you have fed us. clothed us.
taught Us what l. our duty To God and
man. II rests with US To practice II. We
all love you, father. We are all grateful +:
II need be we would all lay down our lives
To save you. But there Is no need of IL.
What has happened? Nothing. We are
all well and strong. We can all work. !
At this all care and dependency iled.-N
y. Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-03-06
Haps and Nishaps.

An engine boiler at tatOclon. Fred
erick county. Nd, exploded a few days
ago, killing three negroes and wounding
several Others. one MORALLY.
"A Mrs. Outlan. at Little Rock. Ark.
attempted 70 kindle fire In her stove sun
day night. She used coal oil. Her chill
dren have been adopted by an uncle.
In New Albany. Ind. six-year-old
child. William Hughes. while PLAYING with
matches in lumber garrett, set fire to the
house. and was burned 10 death before he
could BE- re>cused.
A man aud wife in Penobscot. Me-.
died suddenly after eating "A dinner of veg
etables boiled i'm kettle. The pan which
covered the kettle had been used in mixing
meal and arsenic for crows. and had not
been so thoroughly cleansed out but that a
deadly quantity ofpoison was dislodged by
the steam.
John Devine, aged sixteen years. OF
Naples. ILL.,. was starting out upon a hunt
the other evening, and attempted 10 put a
shotgun in a spring wagon, the muZZle
toward Kim. when the hammer struck
against an iron rod. discharging the gun.
and the load of heavy shot entered the left
side, killing him almost instantly.
"A farmers wife in Anamosa. Iowa.
being exasperated AT the hardness of the
fire in the Kitchen stove about dinner time,
the other day. applied the great American
obituary promoter. She Immediately re-
tired through the west window. while the
whole house was aglow with the light
and redolent with the fumes of the burn
ing oil.
Henry Summers. a young man. was
stabbed by Absalom Mclaughlin. AT a
spclling-school al sugar Grove school
house. Scott county. ILL.,. a few evenings
ago. and his recovery is considered doubt
ful. As i usually the case in such affairs
there was young lady in the background.
and on her account the young men Were
Jealous of each other.
"A man in Warrick county, Ind. named
jenkins. hid behind stump a few even
ings ago to Brighten his family with hood
lum gong. As the dulcet strains of the in
strument penetrated the family sitting
room. a son of the musician. thinking the
noise was from a wildcat. took a Shotgun,
and seeing something move behind the
stump. blazed away. -Four doctors were
some days engaged in extricating some
thing like a quart of bird-shot from Jen-
kins. and he don't propose TO serensde his
family any more with hoodlum gong.