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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
Your Artless Woman,

There is a certain style of woman who
affects the most innocent simplicity on
questions to which every one past first
childhood can give an answer whose
cue is naive ignorance, whose charm is
her unenlightenment, yet who can use
her very ignorance as trenchant weap-
on enough when she is in the humor
She has the prettiest way possible of
putting you in the wrong, and contra
diets you with the least shading and
most directness of any woman you can
meet.
Sometimes she merely makes you ap-
pear pedantic or obscure. The tone in
which she says, "Oh you are too
clever for poor little me to talk to and
I dare say you are right, but then I am
such little goose do not understand
you," is quite sufficient to annihilate
you for the evening, if you chance to
be of those unlucky ones who are SEN
sitive a to the impression they make.
She, so simple, so untutored, the child
of nature, makes it plain to you that
you have gone on a wrong road when
you have spoken to her as to a reasona-
BILE decent education, and have assumed
that she possesses a mind and some. de-
gree of instruction. She is all heart !;
if you like, she can expatiate on her
dear dog, or that darling boat race but
she cannot let you think that she has
ever used the eyes of her mind, or seen
anything deeper than the self-evident
superfcialities of life.
If you talk to her on any subject be-
yond the current trivialities of the day,
she lifts up her eyebrows and Gays,
How oddp And the next person to
whom she speaks hears that you are
such an extraordinary person, and have
such funny ideas Or she may ring
the changes by saying that you are so
dreadfully learned she cannot under
stand you-and fancy speaking of such
dry subjects as the sun, or the state of
Spain, or the different physiognomies
of crowd, to poor, silly, little her
All she wants to talk about is the
opera, or the fashions, or the latest
scandal, whatever it may be or, fail
ing scandal, the latest amusements
and anything to make her think and use
her brain, Though in the mildest way,
ruf1es her serenity and transforms you
into bore of the first magnitude.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
RloodIess Amputation.

This is the latest attainment in surgi-
cal science. An exchange describes the
new process If limb is to be am
putated, for instance, the surgeon be-
gins by administering an@sthetics, as
usual, and the patient being reduced
to a comatose state, he takes a long,
elastic bandage, and, beginning at the
toes, wraps it around the limb very
tightly, each successive tuIn overlap
ing the former at least one-half, until
the entire limb below, and four or five
inches above, the place of amputation
is completely enveloped. This forces
all the blood in the limb upward, be-
yond the point of incision. When this
is accomplished, piece of flexible rub
Der tube is wound tightly around mem
Der just at the upper edge of the band
age and secured by knots This pre-
vents the blood from returning, and it
only remains necessary to remove the
elastic bandage below, in order to
follows the knife, and the operator can
see to perform his work as we'll rs if
carving a round of beefsteak. When
the work is completed, and all the arte-
ries tied, the tube is loosened for the
purpose of letting in the blood, in or
der to discover any twig-arteries not yet
fastened. By this method the patient
not only does not lose any blood from
above the wound, but even that below
is retained in the veins, leaving much
greater strength in the body to recover
from the shock than where the usual
hemorrhage occurs. 1t is thought that
this method may be also utilized to
avoid the administration of aL@sthe-
tics, which are so much, though as a
rule unnecessarily feared. The very
tight elastic bandage several inches
above the incision, it is believed, dead
ems the nerves of sensation to such an
extent that the operation can be per-
formed without great pain to the sub
iect, even though not under the infu-
ence of ether
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
A Paradox.

Tell person that you are perfectly
willing to make bet with him that he
cannot see through water, say, in tum-
bier, though he prepare the vessel for
the experiment, provided he follows
your directions, which shall in no way
interfere with his vision, nor will you
touch the glass after he has once depos-
tied it. This will give rise to some
quibble, and you will be accused of
wanting to "put something in" etc. (;
all these you can stoutly deny, and pro-
ceed to the experiment, which simply
consists in placing a tumbler of water
in an elevated position-say, on chair
placed on a table-and directing your
friend to look up through the water at
the ceiling in an oblique direction,
when, instead of seeing what is above
the water, he will gee the reflection of
those objects which are on the other
side of the glass and level with him.
The explanation of this is that there
is always an angle at which you get to-
tai reflection in transparent medium
this is very prettily seen at the large
aquaria.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
Diana of the Ephesians.

By order of the trustees of the Brit
ish Museum, excavations on the site of
the great Temple of Diana at Ephesus
were commenced in last October. The
ground has now been cleared and thor
oughly explored for about thirty feet
beyond the lowest step of the platform
on which the temple was raised. Part
of the step itself was found in position.
The temple is found to measure 163 feet
81 inches by 442 feet 81 inches the
p atform on which it was raised, 239
feet Al inches by 418 feet II inches.
The length here given nearly accords
with that given by Pliny-425 Roman
feet. Gold seem to have been plenti-
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
Oysters Growing on Trees.

G. H. Williams, a Fellow of the
Geographical Society, of England, tells
us, in the Hartford Times, how oysters
inhabit the mangrove woods in Cuba.
"For several years." he says, "l re-
sided in that island, and travelled there
more than the ordinary run of foreign
ers, and have several times come across
scenes which many people would con-
slider great curiosities-one in particu-
lar. No doubt the reader will open his
eyes at oysters growing on trees. Often
have seen the sneer of unbelief on the
face of the ignorant when the fact had
been mentioned but grow they do,
and in immense quantities, especially
in the southern part of the island. I
have seen miles of trees, the lower
stems and branches of which were lit
orally covered with them, and many a
good meal have I enjoyed with very
little trouble of procuring, and not
quite so expensive as they are in Lon
don at the present time. 1 simply
placed the branches over the fire, and,
when opened, picked them out with a
fork or pointed stick. These peculiar
shell-fsh are indigenous in lagoons and
swamps on the coast, and as far as the
tide will rise and the spray fly, so will
they cling to the lower parts of the
mangrove trees sometimes four or five
deep, the mangrove being one of the
very few trees that flourish in salt
water"
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

twenty and still turned the crank. The
disgusted planter departed with the re-
mark: "Well, never was lucky, but
blamed if l ever see a game before
where all the percentage was in favor
of the dealer
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

According to the report of Gen.
Myers, of the signal service, there was q
greater quantity of rain fell at Nash
vile, during last month, than at any
other point in the United States.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

"A Massachusetts, man living at Sha-
ron, in that state, has just chopped his
own head off by the aid of a guillotine
ingeniously made and worked by his
own hands. The ingenuity of the in
dustrious New Highlander is constantly
placing his countrymen upder lasting
obligations to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
ACTIVITY ON LONG ISLAND.
MASS TEMPERANCE CONVENTION AT MyERHEAD


A mass temperance convention was held IN
the COurt-houe at overhead, Long Island at p ID.
yesterday undr tho auspices OF the Grand Division OF
the Sons OF temperance for Eastern NewYork. The
Division has th supervision OF all subordinate Divisions
lying of Boone County but the delegates present
yesterday wer, chiefly residents OF Long Island. Tho
chair was occ,pied by samuel L. Parson Grand Worthy
Patriarch. Vim. T. Parson, Past Grand Worthy
Patriarch, and T.. H. Hopkins the Grand Scribe. were
also present. Owing TO tho snowsorm the attendance
was small Tie Row. Nathan Hubbel OF Long Island
city made ths opening prayer after which Mr.. Moore
Of Catalogue chosen Secretary. Several commit
tees wero appointed and the Division roll was called,
delegates fran IL Divisions being present The Chair
man then eave n brief outline OF the history OF the
Order and declared that tho Western movement
Indicated shat the millennium was drawing near.
W. W. Wells said that the Riserhead Division had 10
members but no crusade movement hnd been Hade'
lady delegate from PltchOgue described the crusade
which begun thero The present week is being
observed week Of prayer Tor temperance Meetings
held nightly In the various barrooms in wheh they
are allowed TO enter On Tuesday might 4o) attended
such a meeting ut Hawkins's Hotel, the Row VIM Law
renee presiding During progress OF the meeting the
salo OF duor was continued and the rattle OF glasses
was heard during the devotional exercises. Last even
ing the meeting was held drug store whore liquor is
sold Tonight mass temperance meeting u TO DC
hell AT the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Blue
Point Division was declared TO he IN state OF pros
perty Mrs Elizabeth Cakes Smith being the worthy
Patriarch. No liquor has beon sold in tho village Tor
several years. though 30 hOgsheads OF rum were Tor
merry sod I'm single year At SouthOld liquor dealer
had recently been convicted OF selling liquor without
license and was fnel $780, He continues to sell IT, AZ
Orient auother dealer had been found guilty on six
counts and fined 500 whrreupOn he decided to abandon
inc business Edward Y Reeve Mattituck described
tbe condition OF tho that place encouraging
In oyster Bay. "A band of young ladies are no" en-,
FACED I'm the praying aud singing mode OF warfare anu
are working earnestly hoping for success Ihelr nse
effort was al the OF Ludam, VINO IA very fh
IN determination not TO yield. n largo crown VI
idtr, watched the ladies with consldeiaDle curiosity
The ulehgr Yesterday reinforced by 30 names.
In Long Island CIty the women have met WIN con
siderable success in the circulation OF the temperance
pledge over 90 persons having signed. meeting VIII DC
held Tonight aL Smithsonian all. when II 1t s Thought
that people SUN nty aroused ON the suDa Oh
temperance a praying Daud will be oraanizoi at once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
THE LATE HENRY SMITH

In addition to tributes of respect paid to the
late President smith. elsewhere noted. the Lincoln Cup
passed appropriate resolutions last night d. d. ConoVer'
John Duke aud Charles A Arthur were designated as
Of the Club, to accompany the remains
70 their last resting place Benevolent Lodge, NO. Is
"a NJ appointed similar committee, consisting OF
Geo A. Barney and W. II. Davis, Past Masters, ana
Chas. T. Elwood, s W. and Thomas L. Heap.
IL MEMoRIAM.
Indifferent TO earthly praise or blame,
To smiling sycOphants or coward foe;
II h lics serene in Deaths august domain,
Vested with power which none OF Us may Know"
Who dare intrude in Deaths divine domain
Who dare as.ail his chosen subject now
None NAV that sacred realm prOiane;
Before his mighty rod We all must DOW.
But 10 tine hand we never more may reach,
And TO the eye whose genial light has Heo'
The Inns forever mute TO earthly speech
And the ear deaf whate'er Is being said,
To AL OF these, one tribute would pay,
Atfestiug worth unhertlded, nnsung,
No snpDllcant he ever turned away;
No cry OF anguish, but his heart was Wrung
And charities nnnumDered. attest,
mis- chief has scattered on his earthly way.
Aud these good deeds Of his are for the best,
OF all The " ImmOrtelles" we bring To-Day
Metropolitan Hotel, Feb. 70, lSiA' M p" De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
WEATHER NOTES.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ga driving snow
storm began at O'Clock this morning, and continues
without any signs ot abatemont.
WAsHNGToN, Feb. 2J.-The snOw-stOrm
winch began early this morning continues at noon.
Snow already isllcn to the depth Of five or six
incheA
PoUGHKEEPSIE, Feb. ga heavy snow
storm. accompanied with violent wind, has prevailed
to-day as all points along the Hudson the river still
remains Open as north New Hamburger All call
road trains were somewhat delayed by the snow.
BosToS, Feb. %, - The s1Ow-storm this
afternoon and evening has been OF unusual severity and
has been accompanied by strong easteriy winds The
snow hed the air and drilled considerable extent.
Horse railroad travel continues but under difficulties
The snow being light it will probably greatly m-
pede steam travel. From 6t0 nchos'haye fallen, aud
tbs snow Is still coming down fast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
POLITICAL NOTES.

David A. Gage, the defauting City Treasurer
of Chicago has TO turn over TO the
city some $4,000 cash. and give security for the pay
ment OF interest already charged against him on the
Controllers books s133OO0 and for the recovery OF city
moneys deposited On broken banks, about $4,000
Which, il is supposed will end the criminal prosecution
now pending against him for falling TO turn over the
$500 900 winch he owes the city.
In charging The Cleveland Leader with saying
that MI Dawes belongs to the class Of bubbles which
deserve 10 be pricked" THE TRIBUNE unnlentionally
nsrepresented its meaning What The Leader did say
was: Empty slangwhangng TRADES upon abstract
economy made for personal glory by al experienced
and prominent member like Mr. Dawes, who, after his
sermon uniformly votes for all extravaeances belong
IN a class OF bubbles that deserve prcked." The
Ledr goes on 10 explain that Ii considers Mr. Dawess
speech a valuable " in that IL aimed TO give tho
country he fret detailed exhibit which II mad seen Tor
some months OF the precise condition OF the treasury
vet il was full OF Inaccuracies which we nave hed 10
be neXcusabe IN such speech msde py Iho onaIi
OF Ways and Means"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
THE AUTOPSY OF THE sIAMEsE TWINS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2j.-1 The second edition
Of The Medical Times states that the autopsy OF the
ssInese Twins continued Friday last resulting
In some interesting disclosures. 1t says:
Friday the Commission continued the autopsy on The
sdnese TWINS, and made important discoveries
Ihey found that the two vers which were supposed 10
Do Joined only by blOOdyesscs, were really one Doiy
pafenchynalOus tissue being continuous between
them, 70 That when they removed from
tho bodies ana placed on the table, they formed
one mass Inc so-caled tract of portal continuity Is
therefore liver tissue. IL viii be remembered that
chang was SAID 10 be possessed OF pouch than
Eng When the liver was removed, however on upper
Aepatic pouch was found also proceeding from Eng,
that the baud contained four pouches % peritOnenm
beside liver tissue. These disclosures show that any
attempt during NE TO seoarate Lle tWlys would lu all
probability have proved tstaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
TIE BOSTON GRANGE DECLARES ITS INDEPEND-
ENCE.

BosToN, Feb 25.-Tne Boston Grange has
constituted itself National" body OF Independent
Gr,ngers - TO promote the following objects:
First To secure to the cultivation Of the soil the re-
ward iusty due to the first aud most vital OF Industries
living M the foundation Of the prosperity OF every COM
monwealth and to insure such cheap and equitable
ruarantee far remuneration TO the producer and
able terms 10 the consumer
Second: To prevent unjust discrimination IN the
chars OF Transporting tho products of the farm aud
Ina f,ctory and TO cooperate In every we'll considered
novemanf whether within State or among the sew
oral STATES 10 secure fairness and equality In the tariffs
e.tabshed upon the great channels OF internal COM
merce. -.,...... 81, .o..,o.o,,uo
nonnnoiies upon the rights OF the people from whom
tho derive their cooperative existence, while at the
same lime di,countenanciug illadyised combinations
nnI nuus aggressiOns against cooperative interests
which would impair the usefulness ahd lhure 10 the
common injury. T., A., .t ,,..,o.
E,nrt6 ). TO aid industry In It's unequal struggles
against the oppre sion. and exictlons OF osih11u cap
raj 70 secure equity and justice In al the RELATIONS
canal ami labor, and ailay the unfortunate
snt nj ant1gonisn between the two whch cllppes inc
energies OF both, and can resuiI Only ia INJURY w INC
material interests Of the people -.
Jinh r., Obtain reimbursement OF the system OF tax
ati,n ao that all property snail contribute its equitaoe
nrnnnrtion Of the expenses " government,
S,rfh To secure the Application Oh Tue sulctrst PIi
cipes OF economy In the Administration OF government
with lust but not excessive COnPohsS'Vn V' '"' "'
charge 0f official duties ,,,,., ,,,o.
ScTe1th 10 elevate tho standard OF political parties
by educating their members 10 fnI hpprecIhtoh VI
their IN reference 10 tho nauaseuohI oi
public affairs; aud.
t..s, 40 s..gttY gy,,o. .J-s'4,t.si. ALI ai-J ~"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
gROOKLYN'S NEW ERA
ARREST OF Ex-CoLLECroR BADEAo'

ARREST OF Ex-COLLECroR BADEAo'
- r.p,vsr or p,srs,or-ArroRNEY RoDMAN's
oouRsr CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
-.o,,nsr THE MAN WHOM BmTNoN WOULD NOT
PROSECUTE.
As TIKI TRIBUNE had predicted Isaac p"'e you,
Formerly Collector Of Taxes IN Mugs OouneS,
v.ss.cd Yesterday in Brooklyn, upon the complaint
:, Controller Schroeder, who charged him WIN
having embezzlcd from tho city treasury suns
sm,,,ptine to $4,000 The complaint simply chaIso'
s,nb.zzlemcnt. the discovery of which by MI &C.
,n the accountant was announced exclusively ~
us TRIBUNE week ago 1t makes no nl0I h;D own
tbs appropriation of interest on depoS''S " In
use for which Mr. Bntton ana no' ~; vas in
asd;i;on a. The criminal charge, cIvl sun was 81
'.;std AGAINST him by the Corporation Connsei ior
,So recovery of sl5oODo and pending the action hiS
ros, estate which it is claimed has been purchaSea
.;th money stolen from the city has been a'tacneu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
FEBRUARY WEATHER.
THE STORM IN NETWORK.

INCONVENIENCE TO THE sIREET-CAR LIEEs-DAN-
GERS IN TIE BAY-sILGHr DELAY OF TIE
MAILS.
Yesterday was perhaps Che most uncom
Portable day OF tho season. Early looked out
leaden skies. The obscurcd, tho air cold and
penetrating. and storm was evidently brewing. IL
was hardly certain whether rain or snow should be
looked for though the temperature was apparently too
low for rain At the storm came. For half an
hour however tho scattered fakes caused little or no
inconvenience to pedestrians At about O'CLOCK now
ever tho snow came thicker and faster, and the
piercing wind which swept down from the northeast
and shifted spasmocay to the east and north caught
I'D tho falling snOwhakes before they reached the
ground scattered them about, and piled them IN grow
inc bans Gradually tho storm increased in force aud
became evident that bndcrances TO traffic must
ensue The car tracks covered and the cars
became seriously impeded At IL o'clock the worn OUT
horses were struggling heavily along, slowly dragging
the clumsy cars through the snow sand ana nuu Win
which the tracks coated From Tho time tue nrst
snowflake foil until there was not the slightest
dminutiou in the fury of the storm Before that bOur
tbe car companies bad been forced TO bring out their
snow pows to clear the tracks At about the same hour
tho teams were doubled up" the Bleeckcrst line
and this example soon followed by tho opher
compauies In the down town streets heavily
laden vehicles managed only WIN great
difficulty, and many truekmcn took their teams
from the streets. On the slucWakS Iho ud'oin" was
little better The snow became packed ana
matted and foothold was precarous. The oalcoycrs
on tho sidewalks were nicely concealed, though their
whereabouts were made painfully manifest 20 may
who were hurryng along tho streets in fancled
security ,.o,-,. A,
in the harbOr the storm caused no less Difficulty Az
midday the arr thick as In some OF The heaviest
OF Che recent fOgs crry-Doats aud steamers eit
their way carefully along. on some Of the ferries =
number Of the boats Withdrawn temporarily, aho
even then there were narrow escapes from as
aster. Bells ands whistles were constantly sounding
and by these means the boats which made their rips
lost little time I'm most instances.
some of the which were due were sup
p-ed To be detained outside OF Sandy Hook the pilots
fearing to cross the bar In the storm Tue RlsSa winch
was outward bound did not leave her dock because OF
line storm and Will sa for Liverpool az O'Clock TINS
morning. -..,.- IT,
Tho trains the various railroads approaching the
CIV Central aud Erie roads OF the through
trains hour or more behind time. On tne ili
sOn River New Haven and Harlem roads there was
Only slight Interference wiJu travel Al the POsO co
az III last evening all the mails that were duo nad ar
rlye that South Deng the only one noticeapy
iae-an hour behind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-26
Did.

A. Y,ck Hudson wedsesiay Peb 25 1874 Bvs
naai ag' fo E, P a ~ Hn5 pdssa. aSd 3s
he 40 ton from loot Of tna%ee'@ THIS Thursday e' 1'
goRDgN-At Fa River Mass Wednesday Feb 2j 1874, Col
Richard P p s5 20. as M S Mach q at O'Clock
BoswELL-sodeuly Friday Peb q, Henry Boswell aged 81
R: stscs and friends family respectfully invited t. attend
the funeral from b, late r'tegee OIL soma Nn'A'
Trenton y. j., pIpers please copy
CoRsELL-At the residence Of hi. parents Eas Theath.
Stephen H. and Charlie A. Cornel IN the l9t year OF hsage
TIE s1e, and friends n 81 we cb n" S the BoaeT eoSer q
TenL and sec0ssye On THURSDAY a'erno0s l%o'A n' 's
gARLE-on Monday 81. 1874 Esther NJ wife Of Daniel D.
FuSers service, will be residence 10 socoad
THURSDAY ~ O'Clock Relatives aud friends are
invited 10 attend.
rIynR ON Tuesday evening Peh o. Clar aahewsou twa Of
FREEZER T. and Liza J. Hyde. agei 10 months
JoHysoN-In Newtowu Connecticut Feb "a David H. Johnson
KEASR-In Brooklyn Monday night Feb % Michael kean
sgei 80 years a native of Toper.p ireland.
The tneads OF the family are ia,e 70 .sae y ' III" "
The menbers OF the Wolfe Tone .gG WI seos d t s
The Clan Ma D'' A TIMOTHY PLUSKsTr President
LAyDRrNE-on Feb o. Laodhse, aged % years 10
months and diys Lswrence D. and Mar LsOlrne
Relatives The %' are rs:p;c' invited t. '.. q:
OF bis parent. Fano (Bergeul Jersey City.
NICoLIA Orange County, New Yorh Tuesday
Feb. "a John Neo in the I1i year Of s .ss
on Thurshy 10Th inst at o'clock Train leaves Ens
Railroad CEsuberssL. at 0i5 Twenty thris At 1870
o.
PITKIN-Rmy Ptkn. "Wednesday Feb % at College Point.
Long Island, 10 the 79th Of her
Fanera And Schnger College Point 81
D NJ Thursday Feb 90 previous to bus il Hsst Hartford Conn
RCIon sunday evening PED Thomss b. Rich S0h year
OF his
Punera rom residence 80 2li TbompSonL Thursday
10Th O'Clock Relatives friends invited at
tend further
sMTH0n Monda Feb 3D. 1874 at The Metropolitan Hotel Heno
Smith. in the 5ith year of hsa
family respectfully invited 70 attend
seventh 81 T. fOaIeeetl-a
THURSDAY 18th inst O'clock 1s remains viii be Akes
TO Amsenism, n. T.. for nIernent
wTAKE Monday Feb. 2J John whitaker 10 the 7O1 year
Of Die ..-,,-.,--
Re ayes friends respectful, no TO attend The funeral %
Thursday. the 26th o'clock IRON as A's residences
No. 800 " est Forty-eighhsL
ESghsa and scotch papers please eop'
WILLIAMSON % a. Ea,Lao NcS York Elizabeth "ans iofa
erly " Troy. N. Y. In her S6h yeAf
Troy paper. please copy.