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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
.rneMnrYInnd Campaign.

wARffRID RidHTFuLLY ELEcrED MAYOR OF BALTI-
MORE gY MAJORITY GREATER THAN THAT GIVEN
TO LATRoBR-TuE REFoRMeRs NOT DIscouR-
AGED.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 90. The interest in the mu-
nicpal election continues unabated. Zach hour
increases the volume Of the frauds perpetrated
by the Ring, now that an effort is being made to
find them all out, and some Of them are very
barefaced and shameful. Warield's friends are
more than ever confident in their belief OF his
election, and are gathering material upon which
to make conclusive and successful contest OF
tic election in the Courts.
The American, OF this morning. says that par
ticulars were obtained yesterday which are con-
elusive that Latrobe'r ridiculous ma ajority was
only secured by frand and ruffianisni. At the
bent estimate can make now, it is quite GER
tain that at least three thousand lseformers were
llsfranchised by the Judges oil. ELECTION
appointed by tho Police Board in slavinh
obedience to the dctation Of the
Ring. Add to this deficit an equal number
of illegal votes poled by connivance OF the same
medium, and we calculate that Mr. Warfields
rightfnl majority is several hundreds larger than
that which IL credited to Mr.. Latrobe.
Meanwhile, there il no encouragement among
Raformere they are rather disposed to make a
more strenuous and bitter fight on account of
the occurrences OF Wednesday. An indignation
meeting is called for tomorrow evening at Mary
land Institute, and an effort will be made to col
lect further data Of tho wrongs perpetrated at
the election, the executive committee having
designated places for the reception OF such ii-
formation. The State campaign will be fought
more determinedly than was the municipal
reform mass meeting was held at Cumber-
land IN tile Western part OF the State, last
night, which was the largest gathering ever held
there. Great enthusiasm prevailed, and tho
freudz Of Reform are confident.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
How Mngne,i.n Aifeci. watches.

lIe enect OF lnagnetlrn on watches was illnA-
ttated in New York city come time ago. A
watch which had been running rogulary fur the
part ten Years snlienly. .rofusod to 10. when it
hrst htopped 1t was started by koy and it
"oald some'imes nun Il day; but finally il
stopped entirely. IL was then careful.
" examined by All eXptrt, WHO could
hhd no callre for the stuppai.e, aud failed To
'hak" II run even Tor an hour The owner Of
'he "alch having noIicGd that he could nsp-
heli@e plereo Of soft iiuii at II dlstAlce tf
Sbout Hix feet from powcrcrlnl Innl.ucto.
tlectrlc macliihe t1r dcpuslting COPPER. ro
that 1t would lit AMI support Tie waight OF
lafEe mail, thecaile Impressed with tho itl,n
Mat noIne of. the steel parts OF his watch had
hecome permanently mngnotzed while in trox
imity 10 the machine lie therefore rot II watch
iepairer To take 1t apart and have come iiuo
soil iron iiliiIgn, dropped the balance wheel, u.
Apenshl weeel l"Nbf and lair spring INTO lie
lNnEs and euch pieca raized up ut lea4t one
hait tis own weight u llhgs showing ALI tho
p"lAi characteristics oil the plrtican The
"alrhmakor tilonght he might " brush IL OF -
fnI small tiilc, but hG hriisied on IL for thrce
lays, and after getting lesson Um magnetism,
wac told that nolilng short Of heating it rcd
NOT would inagnetiZe it. lie put in new uart-
Including new lnanrpring (which Wnn alrn IN.
ir'ledl, and tie watch now runs Us well IN over
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

home and whispering through the keyhole, :" lis
that you, Willie p Her husbands name is John
and he stays at home every night now, and sleeps
with one eye open and q revolver under bis pfi-
low.
The Marquis of Lorne has written love poem.
Aud yet he has been married as much as two
years.
new wintry fabric il called '' Porcupine
Cloth, from its shaggy coat OF long soft hair.
Ladies who have velvet poionases left over
small expense by mounting row OF silk bows
Oh the back making deep cuffs, and Byron collars
that are formed of small silk fold, with cord in
each fold, single large pocket on one side and
the triple row OF buttons In front
Sea gullu are in danger OF determination to
meet the demand for their wings. on bonnets
Robin. redbreasts, humming birds, kingiishers,
and other birds, are also in demand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
The teachers AT NiddIetown.
oPESTSG OF THE INsTITu1E-HEvERAL ADDgEssE
--sUPEBIsTEEDENr GROVES PREsIDiSG.
Correspondence of tie Con,,aerciaL.

oPENTSG OF THE INsIITU1E-sEvERAL ADDgESsEs
-suPERIsTESDENT GROVES pREslDiSG.
Correspondence of t,e COntH,eTciaL.
MIDrLETowN, Oct. %.
The Teachers Institute, being the first for
New Castle county, opened yesterday, three
SESSIONS being held in the Town Hall. About
sixty OF the teachers in the employ OF the State
School Board were present. There are in the
county something over II hundred. Suporinten-
dent Groves il presiding, with II. Sharpleigh
and Sadie Ely as Secretaries
After miislc and prayer which preceded all
the -eHsion-, Superintendent Groves delivered
All interesting address III which he ret forth the
necessity for and object of schools, and urged a
greater zeal in their behalf Remarks by Prof.
Purnell, Of Delaware College and Rev. J. A.
Stone, OF Newark, concluded the morning seh-
aion.
la the afternoon, Prof. purncll, Superlnten-
dent Harlan of Wilmington, Prof. Woodruff of
Penna., and Prof. H. b. Jones Of the Middletown
Academy nteliigently discussed the best incen-
tiyos to study, and the subject was reserved for
further consideration. Ono other subject, pro-
pounded by Il teacher, in relation to the proper
punishment Of a child was discussed by Mesars.
Mote, Jno. Stevens 4. $. Stevens and Mr.. Wood
mi, when an adjournment was made to evening.
In tho evening Prof Purnell made an earnest
plea FOR common schools, after which Mr., Sharp
leigh reciteh comic selection, aud Prof. Wood
run made Education the theme OF very able
adlrens.
The rcarons will be continued to day and to-
morrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
our Colonial ANA Revolutionary



In tie beginning of the Revolution variety
uf lags We're displayed in the rovoltod colonies.
rne Union flags, mentioned so frequently in
ihe newspapers of l77I, were the ordinary Eng
lieh red enhgnr, bearing the unlon Jack. These
Eeuerally boro some patrlotlc motto, such as
Liberty, Liberty and Property, - I.iberty
nnd Union, etc. II il uncertain what ilag if
any, was ilsed by the Americans at Bnnker Hill
That displayed 10y Pullman Prospect Iil on
Jnly lsth following. war red, with qni trnhshtG
"s0pt IN one eide, and on the other "An An.
peal to Heaven. The irrt armed ves-
ruls commissioned by Washington sailed
inder the plne-tree tlag, white flag
Tearing green pine tree. The
states, blue with white crescent in the upper
corner hext to the stan was designed by Colonel
william Moultre, of Charleston, at the reaneet
pf the Council VI Safety and was hoisted on the
nrticatlons OF that city in September, l775
The nag displayed on the east bastion Of Fort
sullivan, afterwards called Moultrie on June
~, Lao, was tile same with the word "Iiberty"
on u. On the west babtion waved the flag called
the great union, first raised by Washington at
Cambridge, January 2, l77d, This consisted Of
the thirteen alternate red and white stfjuee of
the present iiag Of the United States with the
cfosHeH OF st. George and st. Andrew eubla-
loned on the blue canton in place OF the starr.
lhir tng was carried also by the eet under
command OF Commodore Ezek Hopkins
when II rallcd from the delaware
'Apez, February IL, l77G. Hopkins
had displayed previously II yellow eiiritn,
LeArihE the deviceCf rattlesnaka ia tic att.
iaie nf striking, with the motto Don Tread
on Me The official origin Of tIe"grand union
nag in involved IN obscntity. AT the time of it-
adoption at Cambridge, the colonies ztill ac.
hno~ledBed the legal rights Of the mother couii-
Try, and therefore retained the blended crorsen
ur -. George and ~. Andrew, changing only the
held OF theold enAigu f0r lhe thirteen strlpe- en-
"a
~ Independence, the emblems Of British nnion
becaIne inappropriate, but they were retained IN
The nag until the following year. Congress re-
solved, on June ii, l777, that the ilag OF tile
tl"rteen United States be thirteen ztrpoa, alter
nate red and white that the union bo thirteen
-iarH, white m II blue field, rearesenting a new
c"hhiellaton. "-APpirt0aS Am,yt,du Cy,l,,l,w
"'a reot"d rddion article p" tA'iq."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.
NINErY-NINTH EDITION.

Containing complete list OF ali the towns in tile
United states, the Territories and the Dominion Of
Cauaua, having a population greater than 5,0u0 ac-
cotulhS 10 the last census together with tne names
OF the newspapers having the largest local circlla-
non IN each oi the places named. Also, catalogue
OF newspapers which are recommended to adyertls-
ers as giving greatest value In proportion TO prices
charged. Also, al newspapers In this United States
and Canada printing over 5000 copies each issue
Also, all the Religions Agricultural, Scientific aud
Mechanical, Medical, Masonic, Juvenile Education
al, Commercial, Insurance, Real Estate Law
Sporting Musical, Fashion, and other special c.ass
Journals very complete lists. Together with a
complete list OF over 800 German papers printed IN
Tile United states. Also An essay upon advertising :
many tables OF rates. showing the cost of gvertia-
ing In various newspapers, and everything which
beginner In advertising would ike to know.
Address GEO. i. kOWELI,A ~ co
hen5toaug3,T6.da al Park Row. New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
*pffial Nptifes.
POsssr,s Blood Purfr,er

II you wish TO soften and beautify rough skin,
take Fosters hood Pllriher.
f-lf you wish to cure pimples and blotches take
Fosters Blood Purifier.
fyou wish to cure letter and ringworm, take Fos-
ter's Blood Purifier
II you wish to cleanse the blood from Old and in.
dolent plcf IA take Fosters Blood Pufiner.
Our Blood Purifier does all we clam for H. It Is
purely Vegetable, contains no poisonous suos' ances
and is pleasant to take has stood the test for
1t has cured hundreds of cases given up BY ply ST.
clans as incurabe. We challenge the world TO pro-
duce any medctue to take the place OF our Blood
PuIiner. Tetter Ointment used in connection with
the urher for all etuptio-s OF the skln. Sold
wholesale and retail, at
POSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West sts., Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
puBLIsHED EVRRY AFTERNOON, tsu',davs

sUBLIsHED EVERY AFTERNOON tsrindaya
rsspted,) a, The COMMERCIAL BUILDING, sotah-ssst
so,s.er finA and MARKET Streets. Too CENTS copy.
Ten eeais a ,seek. DgIIvgHKD FREz by carriers
throughout the city The COMMERCIAL ,SiA b sent By
mail 10 uny Post oRee ia heD casts County al soO1
per anI.,fia si25 Tor months. 10 cents per month
to Post Ogcss outside Of Se0 casts county, $3.50 per
aa,,srn 81 40 Tr three months; 90 cents per month
rnK PUBLISHERS PREPAY POSTAGE d, all cases
COMMERCIAL STEAM PRINTING ROOMS, pro
td, cfth frstelass machinery and sttfuI oortD's'
5sr executing Book JOB, and Mercantile Printing Of all
ae.eriptors, at prices be1ols the isadfng hrtIti'9
B5ilsos Of the large cities.
DELLA WARE TRIBUNE, tEeskiy,l The Pe',inst'lar
1,gan N Farmers ana Efti-9r0wers; great family
Ns,ssyaysr; ptblishsd every 7htirsddy morning. al
Tibo Dollars year, POSTAGE PhHPAID BY THs PUB
IsHERs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
Only FOR Indy Readers.

AZ the Ea-ton county, Michigan, Fan prize
OF ten dollars was given to Ahce Fuller, who
proved ratiHiactoily that -hc had been longor
without now dress tisu anybody elgo in tho
comfy Whether rle La boen corrorpondingly
long without IA bean wac not stated. '''
woman cured her hlsl,and of .tayinp out
late ut night by gong Ia the door when he came
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
The Gicndenming Church Differences
Healed.

A meeting Of the members of Rev. MIR. Glen
dshninsr church in jersey City, N. y, waA held
lart evening, at which letters were read from
prominent nnnlniers, urging cnnciliati0n and the
re establishment OF IL fTato ial feeling among
the late distracted elements An amicable uii-
derrtalding waA arrived at, aud all the members
are expected to attend the services next Sunday.
II was stated that Geudenning himself would
bo present aud take Il seat among tho laity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
FIRE at salt Lake City.

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF PROPERTY
DESTROYED.
SALT LAKE. CRY, Oct. 80.
A lire broke out here last evening, in Rogers
Building, near the Walker House, and spread
rapidly to the adjoining buildings, destroying
several stores and McKimmon'r large stables.
The fire was checked between the Walker
House and the White House. The loss is estimst
ed AT tl5OOO to 100000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
La page Indicteo

The Grand Jury Of Concord New Hampshire,
Yesterday found an indictment against Ju.cph
J N Page for Tue murder OF Josie I.angnad 1T
lenbrohe IN Monday, October 4. The Grand
Jury IN reported TO have boon unanimous. The
trial will probably take place at an adjourned
torn IN Jannary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
trrom our Late Editions of Yssterasy.l
Guibord,s Funeral.

PREPARATION TO ENFORCE ORDER.
QuEBIC, Oct. -.
A battery Of AbyHinian cannon and two cart
loads Of ammunition have been sent to Montreal,
1t is said to be for use at Guiforls funeral,
nhnnl thare be any riots
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

SubscrfJers sendinsa sigLs copy Of the COMMERCIAL
apay by mail are Informed that a too-eent stamp Is
fs7ured Ua, ordinary wrapper b. us sent 10 The
osi 6es gith a cent stamp t0tl probably nerer
v,ach ita destination. The pder NTH no ieroPpr al
aH. or a limit one, can be matted for one cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
I.eiIgio,,. faiIrond ,,eyiy.I.

Tho revival among railroad men in New jersey
lIas extended to Port Morris. on tho line of the
Delaware and Lackawana Railroad, The num-
ber of men who attend the meetings il set down
at 400. Fifty-seven conversions are reported
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
- NEW BUCKWHEAT MEAL,

New white corn, b 'apa Southern pearl hominy
and grlta, extra German h. Oat Meal, llecker's
Whralrh dTlis lircker'a Fresh Farlnu reca Mills
Rirr Flour, and choice st. Louis Family Flo b.
GIVE uSA CALL.
W. N. CHANDLEkiS,
JVW- 3ll Market street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

Aias Anna L. .Dickmson, in a circuiar an
nouncing her intention to lecture this season
nAlaes " Father Matthew AZ one Of her sub
eetH. This il temperance ectnrc and the
temperance newspapers predict that the life OF
the great Irish leader w.ll give her theme
which will make one OF her most powerful lee
Inren.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

The case Of Gen. W. d. Washburn, Of Mime
spolis, excites remark About year ago, being
ia embarrassed circumstances, lie assigned al,
hia property, for the benefit Of hs creditors
There WAS nothing wonderful about this, but tho
remarkable part now appears in the fact that the
arsignees have paid every claim in full, and have
restored to General Washbur as-ots worth abonl
:30OOO0 Snoii assignments arc not often made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
Harbers, Supplies.

Pomsde soaps, bay rnm hair and shaving brushes,
barbers' combs fayors shaving cream, Auter'-,
B1ckingham's and Japanese hair dyes. RazDrs aud
razor straps Cosmetic, Hambletons toilet powder,
French rose pomade. full supply OF extracts for
the handkerchief, viz: White Fose HelotrOpe,
Jockey Club, Jaasamine, etc. Sold wholesale and
retail, at FUsTkRs DRUG s1OhE,
Front and West sta.
BARRIERS would do well To give US u call before
purchasing elsewhere
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
TO the Ladies.

Mrs. DIR. Foster keeps always on hand full sup
ply OF trusses braces supporters syrnges,
breast pumps and many other articles TO numerous
TO mention. Ladies' IN want of the above line of
goods can lie accommodated by calling al the pri-
yafe entrance on West street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30


ED STAR LIN -.AI'PO;tI- s,sSsssa
ed 10 carry thu 3elfiGu ami iIrised rsSAsissst
Starih ID aiA Tie ibOw.Iss sga4.1y IN sIe Appoint
10 dfA
t'yH ANrW s'iH:
s'om PnlltiGipBiG F-7'r dow York
,tDRRi MI, Oct. " IBWIr8Hj{t tSn OFT ~
N2DRRL.ANp, Nov, 8 SrATE oF NEVADA Nov. II
FROM = Nf%ht.F.
For Pn!la1elpha. For New Ynrs
NBnEhLAND oct IL STATE or NEVADA oct -
NADSkLAND, Nuv. b ISWiIaERIAND. Nov. II
PRICES OF PASSAGI IN CUENEFC.
First tshin 900 Second Cabin, $50
stearage nnd interlnchiaa tickets 10 aid from ai
pointH al the ioweat rates.
passenger accommodations for all classes nusrr-
paa-eI. AInpie attendance lii provided. Sg0Ty
steamer csriies Il Surgeon and BtGNardeSs.
rlpuugh flekels auj throuehbiibi of pimg nsns1
between ail prominent points.
For passage, rstes OF freight and other inlorma-
tton apply 10
PRrER WRIGHT 4 ScNs, genl Agta.
doI Walnut street. PHILADELPHIA. ~ Broad hJr.yL
New York. Is. Wonder Hecke General Ielropehn
agent, Antwerp. s. +. BETT'5, Agent, Adams Gy-
p,ods once, Wilmington, Dol Z. u. GIlIM6HAIg,
Agent, wilmington. Del. myT-iy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
A DOZEN SUITS

oF PATTERN GARMENTS MADE no
ORDER BY HENRY POOLE, ESQ, Ot
LuNDON, AND mons. e SPER WlfZiG.
OF PARIS, REPRESENTING THE FASI-
IONS OF EuRorE FOR TIIe ENSUING
SEASON, AVE OPEN FOR EXHlEIr rIoN
AND EXAMINATION.
AsPECIAL IRRITATION II LEspECT-
FULLY EXTESDED To
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
Remedies for the Epizoolic.

POWDERS. L'SIMEsIS.
Milers, u. II. II. Linlment,
Roberts, Tobass Lnllnent
FOu2s, Roberts RmbrocatiOn,
Heaye-Mlllers Darieys, ,garsng oil,
Mexican Mustang Iini-
ment.
A full supply OF all kinds of horse medicine whole
sale and retail, at FUSTE ER'S DRUG STORE
Front and West atIeeis.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

Stands unrvalled as specific for groups, coughs,
colds and all bronchial affection. prompt, safe
and reliable remedy, pleasant To take. sold whole
sale and retail at POSTERS DRUG STGRB,
Cor Front and West streets.
full supply OF nne felt lung protectors for weak
INN
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
CITUeAS OF WILMINGTON, AND
STATE OF DELAWARE,

no VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT RI
TREb TO GkATIFr CURIOSITY. aB.
TAIN INFORM ALTON, OR TO sTPI LY
NEEDED WANTS.
oct23,lm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
THIS SEASONS WANTS

AXE ABuNDANTI.Y PROVIDED FOR,
FIRST. IN A SUPERB STOCK of PiECE
GOODS AND TRIM MINGS, SELEi TIED 81
MIR. THOMPSON PERSONALLY IN HI
ROPE, AND IMPORTED BY HIM DIRECT;
SECOND. IN tDDi1lON FACILITIES
FOR THE MANUFACTURE TO ORDER or
CUSTOMER CLOTHiNg. Bf CUTTERS
AND WOhkMEN or ACk NON LEDGED
ABILITY AND MERIT, UNDER THE IN
MEDIATE DIRECTION AND SuPEkNI-
SION OFTHE PROPRIETOR.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

Frine, T~enty ;Jiec f'ehits.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

Read the testimonials on circulars accompanying
each box. Price Is centB each
Choice Soda Water.
4. Brnghurst 4 Co. have re-openel their Mineral
Water Fountain for the season. The majority Of
our citizens have tasted and know for themselves
tile superiority of the sola water from this fountain
and the delicious navor of the Fruit Syrnps they
prepare OF which there are upwards OF twenty va
rieties. They have
GLASS SIPHON BOTTLES,
AMI the necessary apparatus for properly lling them
with highly charged Carbonic Acid Water, which
can lie drawn at will, making the bOttles really
PORTABLE FOUNTAINS,
which enable the invalid who may require 1t, the
lover OF Soda Water who may desire IT, to enjoy the
use OF this delightful beverage at any time at home
We have Oh draught the following popular
MINERAL SPRING wATRKs:
Geyser, (Saratogs) Excelsior, tsaratoga,) High
Rock, (saratoga,l Vichy, KRsngen. Also, the fol-
lowing waters In bottles Congress, Excelsior, Ha-
thorn, 0eyser, High Rock, st. Louis, Magnetic,
Franklin, Balston Spa, Gettysburg, Mssisq loi,
Rocklrtdge Alum, st. Catharlnes Artesian, Frtad.
ericshalle, yichy. Seltzer, Bedford, Etc.
X. BRINGHUhST a co.,
Wholesale and Retail Drnggists,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

Prepared bs MS. Dr.. Foster An nfallible rem
ely for piles Qnternal and externa) and burns
Read the testimonials on circulars accompanying
each box. Price Is centB each
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30
HERE

CITIZENS OR STRANGERS C4NRg SUP
FLIED WIiH kNEAl hRrlCLR az
DRESS ESSENTIAL TO THE WARDROBE
OF Il CENT RMAN 'D THEIR ESTIkE
SATISFACTION AT MODERATE Prices.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-30

WHO, IN ORDER 70 PROPERLY RE-
PRESENT THs q -oWTn AND Pro
GRBSS OF THIS BRANCH OF iNDusrRI
IN tMsRiCs, NOW AND putl lNG THK
CENTENNIAL. HAS PERFECTED AND
lNAUtURAT A RePdtSEN rArgNE
AMERICAN MERtIlAET Thll.nKINd rs
TABlISllMRNr, WHlCll FOR ADAFTA-
TlON AND COMPLETENESS E&ClTRs
ADMIRATION AND INVITES COMPARE
son.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-19
Why She Stopped Her Paper.

She came bouncing through the
sanctum-door like u cannon ball, and
without pausing to say "How dye
do?" she brought her umbrella down
on the table with mighty crash and
shouted:
81 want to stop my paper"
"All right, madam
"Stop it right off, too," she persist
ed, whacking the table again, "for !
waited long enough for you to do the
square thing"
She quieted down for a moment,
as we ran our finger down the list OF
names, and when we reached hers
and scratched it out, she said:
"There! now mebbe you'll do as
you ought to after this, and not slight
a woman jest cause she's poor If
some rich folks happen to have lit
tie red-headed, bandy-legged, squint-
eyed, wheezy squaller born to them,
you puff it to the skies and make it
out an angel; but when poor people
have baby, you don't say a word
about it, even if it is the squarest-
toed, blackest-haired, biggest-headed,
noblest little kid that ever kept a wo-
man awake at nights. That's what's
the matter, and that's why stopped
my paper"
And she dashed out as rapidly as
she came.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-19
The Habit of Reading.

The following, from .Scribner's
Monthly, contains some very sugges-
tive thoughts:
81 have no time to read" is the
common complaint, and especially of
women whose occupations are such
as to prevent continuous book peru
sal. They seem to think because
they cannot devote as much attention
to books as they are compelled to de-
vote to their avocations, that they
cannot read anything. But this is a
great mistake. 1t isn't the books we
finish at sitting which always do us
the most good. Those we 1evote to
the odd moments, halt a dozen pages
at time, often give us more satisfac-
ton, and are more thoroughly digest
ed than those we make a particular
effort to read. The men who have
made their mark in the world have
generally been the men who have in
boyhood formed the habit of reading
at every available moment, whether
for five minutes or five hours.
1t is the habit of reading, rather
than the time at our command, that
helps us on the road to learning
Many of the cultivated persons,
whose names have been famous rs
students, have given only two or three
hours day to their books. If we
make use of spare moments in the
midst Of our work, and read little,
it but a page or paragraph, we shall
find our brains qulckened and our
toll lightened by just so much increas-
ed satisfaction as the book gives us.
Nothing helps along the monotonous
daily round so much as fresh and
striking thoughts to be considered
while our hands are busy. A new
idea from a volume is like oil which
reduces the friction of the machinery
of life. What we remember from
brief glimpses into books often serves
as a stimulus to action, and becomes
one OF the most precious deposits in
the treasury of our recollection. All
knowledge is made up of small parts
which would seem insignificant in
themselves, but which, taken togeth-
er, are valuable weapons for the mind
and substantial armor for the SOUL
"Read anything continuously" says
DR.. johnson, "and you will be learn
ed" The odd moments which we
are inclined to waste, if carefully
availed of, will. III the long run, make
golden hours and golden days that
we shall ever be thankful for.