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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-10
LECTURES

Tn next four lectures in the Literary DiTisI0
o. this COu g. Will 10 EiTcu By
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

well to have ii all taken out and put in a
safe place when His Lordship leaves. On
His Lordship.s return the glass may be re-
placed in the sash at a slight cost, while
the injury il would sustain if allowed to
remain in position during his long alb
sence would be very great, and the repairs
would cost q considerable sum-"
In Scotland, window-glass was very
rare as late as during the seventeenth
century. AS late as in the year 1861 the
Kings palace had no glass in the first
story, the windows on this floor being
closed by wooden shutters.
An interesting historic fact is men
toned by Sauzay, French writer, which
shows US clearly enough that the use OF
window glass is of quite modern date.
1t is this: At the end of the last Century
not hundred years ago-there were still
men, not only in the smaller provincial
cities of France, but even in Paris, WIN
followed the profession of cltassissiers--
artisans skilled in FASTING oiled paper
into window-sash. Msstic at this period
was little used. Another substitute for
glass was found in horn. For q
long time It furnished compare
lively transparent leaves for windows
and for lanterns. Horn was also
used as we now use thick glass TO adj
nit light between the decks of vessels. At
certain epochs parchment has also been
used for windows. In Asiatic Turkey
and in China the windows in most cases
are closed as they were closed in Europe
during the middle ages. In Japan the
material most in use is transparent paper
in appearance very like white silk
Hearth and Home.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

The Reading Pa) Eagle gives the
following account of recent perilous
balloon trip in that vicinity:
With %, 900 cubic feet Of gas and 100
pounds of ballast our young aeronaut,
Shearer, sailed away from Pottstown
in his balloon, "The Globe" yesterday
afternoon at Ito O'Clock. After being in
the air nearly an hour, and encountering
a fearful rain and snow storm, and after
being hurled through forests and trees,
and nearly killed by being dashed against
the limbs and boughs, he sailed nearly
forty miles and landed, after desperate
escape with his life, about two miles from
Coopersburg, near the North Pennsylya-
MIA Railroad. He was assisted and placed
on train, and returned TO Reading last
night by the 1915 train. The balloon
arrived from Allentown this morning.
A reporter this morning called on the
aeronaut to get his account of the fright
full voyage. Mr.. Shcarer was stiff and
used up. The right side OF his neck and
shoulders Is cut and bruised. His body
is also marked in various places. He
saws II was the most desperate escape he
ever experienced A half hour away from
Pottstown he was caught In storm, the
wind having increased TO a gale. The
balloon was blown at a fearful speed. He
says the position at that time was the
most dangerous Of his life. He threw out
his graphing hook TO catch fence,
which was torn down In the effort,
and the rail Of an ordinary fence
was also torn down. On the third at
tempt the hook caught stump and the
rope snapped Next he was dragged over
wood and came TO a field, and the bal
loon struck the ground, made rebound,
and he was again dragged over another
wood. Finally he managed to catch hold
of the branches of some trees, and In this
manner held the balloon until several
persons who witnessed his peril came to
his assistance. The valve was opened
and some of the gas permitted to escape.
Before Mr.. Shearer and the balloon could
be got to the ground two of the trees had
to be cut down. In his efforts TO effect u
landing Mr.. Shearer lost his graphing
hook, anchor.rope and clothing, all OF
which were subsequently found. He was
bruised about the neck and other por'
tions OF the body. Being lightly clad, he
suffered intensely from the cold, and
when he finally got upon terra trina the
people who came TO his rescue thought al
first tnat be was dead.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11
The Land Where 1t Rains but Once in
Five Years.

The tract of country known as the
State Range Valley is probably one OF
the most curious that Southern Califor-
MIA can boast of 1t is there the immense
deposits of borax were discovered some.
thing like year ago, and at the time the
whole lower or central part of that basin
was covered with white deposit, break
ing away in some places in large soda
reefs, in others resembling the waves of
the ocean, and in still others stretching
out for miles in one unbroken level, from
which the sun reflected its rays with a
glare almost uncomfortable. But one of
the most singular features in connection
with this section was the absence of rain
or moisture; the days were ever sunny
and hot, the nights without dew, and gen
orally warm. For more than five wears,
IL is said by those who claim to know.
there had been no rain there, until some
three months since the spell was broken.
Suddenly, and with scarce any warning.
rain commenced TO fall, and increasingly
unaccompanied by wind, but thorough
drenching rain. For two or three DAYS il
remained pleasant, when suddenly water
spout was seen vending its way through
the valley. 1t came in zig-zag course
across the upper end Of the lake, striking
the range Of hills on the east side and
coursing rapidly along them. The canons
and gorges were soon filed with water,
which poured from them in fearful
volume and snread itself out upon the
bottom. In short time it was over, and
denizens Of the place now look for an
other dry season of five years.-Los
angeles (Cal.l E1press.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11
GRANDMA.

She Il lying, Fast asleep.
In her sunday cap and gown;
Bells are telling, loud and deep.
In the town:
sunny field and sunny wood
Are 70 quiet and 20 fair,
That the bells seem almost rude,
Echoipg there.
Overhead IL naughtbut blue:
All 40 still thai Jem and
Wonder II It's Sunday. too,
In the sky.
CIrcIcd near us. hushed and bowed,
Hearing prayer, the neighbore stand;
Jem and / creep through the crowd,
Hand In hand;
And we hear the pastor say,
With raised eyes and earnest face,
50 Death, like sunshine, floods our way
With Gods grace"
Grandma does Lot hear, or stir,
Only lies there with a smile;
Nothing seems TO trouble her
For the while.
Her gray hair In smoothed away
Underneath her caps starched band,
And she holds white bouquet
In her hand.
After song and prayer are done
She IL shut from warmth and light,
Carried forth, through shade and sun,
Out OF sight.
Jem and I would follow her,
But the pastor teDderiy
Lifts Us. while the bells yet stir,
To his knee;
Comforts as with words OF cheer:
"Little ones, you must not cry!
Yon can go 10 her from here
II you try"
And Jem whispers, very low,
As the pastor turns away,
" Did he say that we might go
Any days
WelI-yon see the road they took
Heaven is pretty near, know;
Get your hat from of the hook,
And we'll co."
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11
VEGEI'INE
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and
Invigorates the Whole System.
It's Medical Properties are
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent
and Diuretic.

vEeETINE is made exclusively from the juices Of
carefuly-selected RARKs, RooTs and HERBS, and SO
strongly concentrated thatit will effectuay eradicate
from the system every faint of Scrofula, Scrofu-
LOUIS HumOr, Tumors, Cancer, CancerOus
Humor, Erysfpelas, Salt Rheum, Syphi-
little Diseases, Canl<er, Fafntness mt the
Stomach, and all diseases that arise from impure
blood Scfataca, Inhammatory and Chronic
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout and Spinal
Complaints can only be effectually cured through
the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases Of tho
Skin, Pustules, Pimples, Blotches, BOils,
letter, Scaidhead and Ring worm, VxsRTINE
has never failed to effect permanent cure.
For Pains In the Back, Kidney Conn
plants, DrOpsy, Female Weakness, Leu
c0rrh0a, arising from internal liberation and utter
Inc diseases, and General Debility, VEGErISE
acts directly upon the of these complaints. 1t
nvigorates and strengthens the whole system, acts
upon the secretive organs alays Inflammation, cures
liberation and regulates the bowels
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Co.'S
tiveness, Palpitation OF the Heart, Head
ache, Piles, NervOusn ess and General Pros
tratfon of the Nervous System, no medicine
has given such perfect satisfaction the vEaE-
TINE 1t puries the blood cleanses all Of the organs
and possesses controlling power over the nervous
system.
The remarkable cures effected by vEaErIsK have
induced many physicians an apothecaries whom we
know to prescribe and use It In their families.
In fact VEGETrSK 10 the best remedy yet discovered
for the above diseases. and the only reliable BLOOD
PURIFIER yet placed before the public.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

The Philadelphia Board of Educa-
ton has decided that NO teacher, male or
female, shall be prohibited from teaching
In the public schools on account OF color.
The same authority has also decreed
that public scholars must do their learn.
ing as we'll as theirreciting during school
hours, and has forbidden their taking
any of their textbooks home with them.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

A DERAEGED stomach and impure blood
force human beings into melancholy state
they do not enjoy life and are not in a At con,
dition to do business successfully. One of the
best remedies extant Is VEGRT1NE, which has
acquired reputation as wide as the country
itself, and is extensively known all over the
globe. This remedy has been extensively adj
vertised, but its cures have sold it at a more
rapid rate than the newspapers. The latter
serve to bring it to public notice, but like all
medicines or inventions 1t has been found to
stand the test of trial and time, and its rapid
sale shows how strong a hold it has gained
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

A COOP BREAD PUDDrNG.-Take Avo
slices of dry bread, or their equivalent in
broken pieces, pour over them three
quarts of sweet milk, let them soak two
or three hours, then add four or five ee0s
beaten well with one large cup of suger
teaspeonful of salt, and spice or nutrneo
to suit the taste. Do not crum the bread
but just break the slices in several pieces
letting them float in the milk. Bake in !,
dripping pan one hour and quarter. in q
moderately hot oven, by which time The
pudding should be nicely Drowned, with
a rich eustard beneath the bread. To ba
eatenw arm, with no dressing except but.
ter. Very good cold.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

Do YOU ever think that a neglected cough
or cold may lead to serious consequences? In
the early stages of lung disease take Wis
harris Pine Tree Tar Cordial. 1t can always
be relied upon.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

THROUGH the length and breadth of the land
the celebrated SILVER-TIPPED Boots and
Shoes are sold by the million, for parents
know they last twice as long as those without
Tips. Try them. For sale by all dealers.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-11

The iron trade is now fatiron
rade.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14
HARTFORD MiHiNo COMPANY

II oCArIoN or WORKS. GOLD HILL
/ DI.'rist. Storey County. State 81 Nevada.
Notice IL hereby given 10 the .io,kho'defs OF
the Hartford Mining Company told corporation)
thai the Hartford Mining Company new cor
p,raiionl will i..ue the stock OF said new cor
p,ration. IN the proportion eftwentv sol share.
ofnsN rhr one ~ share % the stock of said old
corporation. upon the surrender OF the ceftin'
Gates % stock OF said old corporation to the
Secretary, al Tho ofiice of the new corporation.
Room No. :, Hsywsrd's Building: No 4is Calf
| f1rnia street, san Francisco. California.
PaYmeat OF ave Csl cents per sharr Ist the
| time ot depOsiting the old stock viii I've re-
qlircd on each .harr OF the new stock To he i-'
"a ID to dsfray expense. OF or. anlxaiion OF the
new corporation AMI TO prepare for renewal
/ Of work at the mine.
| By o,,ier of the Board of Directors 81 the
4 llltiard Mining Csmpany new corporsnonD
] jsJOI Iw EDWARD 4. SrOSH. Sec'y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14

YouSG PRINTERS are smart enough
for anything. Master John Brock.
u.uslly called johnny Brock, aged Ia.
aud an apprentice Ia the oillce of the
Columbus Gal EH7Hirsr, has eloped
with aud been mstrinoni1lly Joined 10
Miss Mary Osietree, aged IL sweet.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14

MINING AND STOCK TABLE.
showing the number of Feet and share. In
the principal hin-. dealt is at the san
Rraac.scs S,erk Rnd ENch..aae board.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14

Pmeh gives the following notice, to
be put In the Exeter Cathedral In or
der to explain any diiliculty that it
says may arise In the minds Of Ameri-
can visitors from the use Of the word
"Bo.s -" rhe Boss Of this cathc.
dral Is not the bishop"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14

TuE young scamp who robbed a
church on the hill last month has al
dressed n note Of condolences tn the
members OF the congregation. advising
them 10 lay up treasures where moth
and rust do not corrupt nor thieves
break through and steal.-BrOOkiya
En.ds
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14

Tux Chicago papers are discussing
the subject OF cremation. or the burn
Ing Instead of the burial OF the dead.
Mot Of the Chicago people are already
sure Of one burning after death aud
that ought To Suillcr.-Si. Louis GiOJs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14
TO MILLMEh !!

ttYE HAVE FOR SALE At THR GOLD
w I'm Sg~s Once h'lf \ ton Of superior
Iyrs Metal, for ic.unaling pxpo.-- In IliartI
ni1.. iinistin. Works. etc. Wfll he cold At re.
'uc-L prieo- f0r cash.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14
TO CONTRACTORS.

THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPARED
! To let q contract TO the lowest and respon.i.
BILE bidders tn sink q shafl about lSD feet In
-haft TO he sunk on the South Star ground. In
Spring Valley. Ivon county Proposals sent 10
JOHN SPRING. Agent,
Nir,inia City,
or to JOSEPH EAEsDEI.L.
drStf Lower Gold nill.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-02-14
CRADLE ~ONC.

Sleep my baby sleep and dream
ON the pillow, -Oft anc white,
Lpllei to rr., while white wings CLEAN
O'er thy eoneh ill morning light.
Sleep on, dream on. while you may;
Troubles come Al dawn OF day.
Little eyelid-. pure and white;
Rn-y lips AMI dimplcd feet;
Ey.- viii open ON lifc'- rude light,
Cares and -o:rOw- you will meet.
Sleep on, dream on. I'LL -hr day,
Father Keep her safe. pray.
sleep then, darling. mothers near,
Rsndilg DER thy place OF rect,
While the sun l. sinking clear
In his glory In the West.
Sleep ON. dream ON, till the light,
Darling little one. good night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-07

FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Roval Tns. CO.. liverpool. England, sli,000,O 900
Fire Association of Philadelphia, Pa, 25Oo.oOO
German American ms Co, New York, l,500, 900
German Ins. Co., Erie, Pa, 100000
Allemannia Ins, Co., Pittsburgh, Pa, 100000
Penn Ins. Co, Philadelphia Ia, 100000
LIFE.
New ENGLAND Mutual fns. Co., Boston,
Mass. Ma ,1's law, ' y ia.oco.oOO
ACCIDENT
Travellers Ins. Co. OF Hartford. issues .ff
general Incident policies against any
Kind of accidents happening any where, 25O0, 900
Railway passengsrs 1ns ca issucs nc
cidcni tickets 5000 for s5c per day 100000
3 u F.NcS IHE,E'N, Ags,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-07

could reach ',m. He'd better pack
his traps and get back to civiliza-
ton, he had"
"Afore them devils up in the
mountains get their claws OH i'm.
He's just the incest little pigeon in
the world for them to pluck"
81 say, boys, let's take peep at
this pill seller and bone-sawyer,"
chimed third fellow, who might
appropriately be called border
ruffian. "IIere-hello, doctor"
His course voice penetrated a lit
tie room in the uncouth hotel, and
presently the young physician
stood among the desperadoes. He
met their gaze with calm eye and
unblanched cheek, and invited
them to the bar in language which
gained him many friends.
A number excepted the invita-
tion, and rushed pell-mell into the
dingy bar; but o few held back,
and glared spitefully at the doctor.
"Come in, gentleman" said the
youth, advancing toward the dark
featured fellows who occupied the
wooden stoop. "This is my treat,
and l would see you all lift the
glasses"
1--WE don't drink with one-hores
DOCTORS" a great Hercules shot at
him from beneath red mustache.
"You've got no business in this ken
try /; we don't want you here"
The doctor colored at this on
slaught and instantly all eyes were
turned upon him.
"Perhaps l am not wanted here"
he said with rising Indignation
"but l am not going to leave until
l choose, Sir, ! will inform men
of your stripe, right here, that
will not submit to brow-beating
with lamb-like docility.
A murmur Of applaus ran
through the crowd at this, and the
giant stepped toward the youth,
who quietly drew o revolver, aa
"Stand back gentlemen" ad-
dressing those who had followed
him to the bar and appeared his
friends. III am averse to shedding
blood, but" raising that formidable
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-07
Docter woods Patient.

People wondered that Alfred
Wood, who had just begun to
write NJ. ID. after his name, should
desert the village of his nativity
and settle down in the very shad-
ow of the Ozark mountains in
"bleeding Kansas"
But no doubt the newly fledged
deciple of Esculapius knew what
he was doing for he laughed at the
arguments of his friends, and joe
ularly told them that he was going
to Kansas to see IL doctors scalp:
were worth any more than others.
He reached his destination safely
and one morning the wild inhabi
tants of Dead-man's Gulch were
astonished to behold q little tin
sign, which informed that "Alfred
Wood, Physician and Surgeon,
was dependent upon their ailments
and accidents for . livelihood,
"He's run afoul o. the wront
place. said a great gray-shirte'
fellow, who dil not know what al
ache was "Peopls don't get tb'
fever here they all die with thei
boots on, and that afore o docto
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-07
Two Pictures.

TWO PICTURES.
Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart is sad;
For the lights shine out across the way,
And door with Grape is clad
Sadness and gladness alike
Are dwelling side by side
Perhaps the death of an early one,
And the crowning of n bride.
Bright eyes are filed with mirth,
Pale faces bend in prayer,
And hearts beside the household hearth,
Q crushed by stout despair;
All, sorrow, and hope, and joy.
Are parted by thinnest walls;
But on the hearts Of the thoughtless ones,
No shadow of sorrow falls.
No thoughts of the funeral train
Come TO the festive throng
No hope that the past will come again,
To the anguished hearts belong;
The futures a sunny sea,
To the lovers Of joy and mirth-
But the past alone, TO those who weep
For the sundered tics of earth.
Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart is sad;
For the lights are bright across the way,
Ard door with Grape is clad
Sadness and gladncss alike
Confront us on every side;
A wealth of smiles and flood OF tears
With hope and sorrow allied
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-07
LPENA, MICHIGAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1874
T.. III. DYER,
LAND HUNTER,

Pine lands examined and carefully estimated
10000 acres OF Farming Lands for
sale, from one to twenty-five miles from Alpcna
and payments from one to five years time. Pro-
ducc, tanbark, posts, etc. taken in payment Best
of references given.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-04-29

ApyIcEs from China furnish the In
formation that tho Chinese Govern
ment has received With much favor
the proposition made by DIR. Williams.
United States Charge d'Affairs, that 1t
participate In the Universal Expo
sition OF Products and Manufactures,
which will be held at Philadelphia In
1876, a. one Of the grand features oil
the Centennial celebration. The prop
osition was accepted by Prince kung.
Chief Of the Chinese Foreign Office
aud orders are at once to be issued 70
the Northern and Southern Superln.
tendent Of Trade, and other Prsvin-
clal authorities, to have the design OF
the Exposition made known BY proc
lamatlons addressed to the mercantile
manufacturing and producing classes
and Inviting them to prepare exhibits
to DO forwarded under Government
auspices. A special commission Is
promised, to attend the Exhibition
and supsrintend the Chinese Depart
ment, to 10 selected from tho Customs
staff by tho Inspector General. This
action Of the Celestial authorities must
DO considered as a prominent evidences
OF progress, and the Chinese depart
msnt will form q most novel aud In
tsrssting feature Of the great Elk
nosiiion.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-04-29
THE sANBoRN ~ooNTRAcrs.

Representative Foster OF Ohio. a
member OF the Committee on Ways
and Means, upon whom was placed
the duty Of writing up the report OF
said committee upon the Sanborn In.
vestigation, has finished and road the
report to the several members Of the
committee. Tho examination has EN-
braced all the persons whom the CON-
mlttee supposed had knowledge Of the
subjecs except ex-Secretary Boutwell,,
who did not respond to an lntimation
that he might like to give the COM
mlttse the benefit OF his knowledge.
The whole class Of those working to
collect moneys under the Sanborn con-
tracts In the methods allowed, or
claimed to DO allowed, by Treasury
orders, arc styled marauders upon the
Treasury. Supervisor Hawlsy's and
sx.Supervisor Simmsns' alacrity to
give Sanbsra all the help he required
IL seriously commented upon, and the
conduct OF supervisor Tuition In dis
regarding the samo demands and In
collecting the same class Of taxes HIM
self, Is contrastsa with these others
and highly complluentsd. The Is
suing Of secret commissions to San
born's agents from the Treasury De-
partmsnt IL condemned as q most lr-
regular and Objectionable act. The
successive attempts Of Messrs. Rich
ardson, Sawyer and Banheld to shlrk
the responsibility Of the whole matter
and place It upon the others is brought
out In strong light, and attention
called to the remarkable methods Of
doing business which cause personal
responsibility to disappear under serms
Of mere routine.
The Committee, while thus eensur-
Ing the conduct Of these prominent Of
lcers, declares that II does not lmpute
corrupt purposes or acts to the Secrs-
tary or his chief assistant. The claim
10 made that II the contracts remain In
force It will DO equivalent to loEallz.
Ing q bureau for the collection Of Inter-
nal revenue taxes Wholly independent
Of the Commissioner OF Internal Rev
snus, and which can, under such an
administration Of the law rs the Treas
ury has allowed, virtually supsrssds
the present bureau. The whole ma
chinery Of the law, a. set up and sps.
rated by the Treasury, Is strongly con.
demned and the unconditional repeal
Of the law recommended. &.
In the face Of this report 1t hardly
seems possible that the House will al
low the Ubiquitous law authorizing
these contracts to remain longer In
force. 1t is plain enough that 1t should
at once DO repealed.