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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28
Shaking Hands, Rowing snd sn-
Iuttng.

Acts of courtesy may be merely con-
ventional, or they may be the outward
manifestation of the inward courtesy.
The grasp Of the hand had, in all prob
ability, two signifcations. In times
referred to, when war was the normal
state, and man little better than n
fighting animal, some mistrust natur-
ally accompanied proffered friendship;
each therefore grasped the weapon OF
the other, as a security against treach-
ery. The other idea of clasping hands
was undoubtedly that of fastening to-
pether in peace and friendship" as
TAYLOR expresses IL; and he goes on 10
trace the etymology OF the word peace
to this action, finding in II the Sancrit
"pac," TO bind.
IL is now q piece OF convsntionality
to take of the glove before shaking
hands with a lady but this custom
began in the days Of chivalry. when
the glove was steel gauntlet, q grasp
from which might be painful. The
bow and the courtesy are but abbrevia-
tions OF signs OF submission, but q
humanized form OF the covering Of an
animal before its masters rebuke. Al
present IL exists in all gradations, from
the Chinese "ko-tow" TO the slight
bend of the head In token Of recogni-
ton and respect To uncover the head
meant originally to remove the helmet.
thus laying aside the chief safeguard,
and placing tho person at the mercy OF
those present. Women do not uncover
the head, never having worn head
dress as a means of defense.
The courtesy shown 10 women, dating
from the age Of chivalry, srose MOI
merely from tho tenderness OF thu
stroog toward the weak. but also fron
the recognition Of something divine IL
womanhood. A something that set he
apart from the sordid self-sceker ans
hardness Of heart too prevalent amopl
those whose work lies m the camp. u
the forum or the mart. Would tha
this idea could he sustained. IL .
only this elevation of the sen that cal
give il claim TO that courteous treat
menl that has always been considers
ate dus.--Argus.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28

TRRRrBLr DEATH. The San Francis
co Chronicle of the 18th says: On Sat.
urday last the twelve year old son OF
Manuel Teleran, OF Saucelitc, shoul-
dered his fowling piece and went outin
search Of wild duck. The little fellow
was &C long in returning that his pa
rents'became anxious concerning his
s.fe,y. and search was commt need
~ INN. II was ascertained that he
hal been las: seen in the mud hat be-
vond the rallrosd bridge. in VIII ch di-
rectiou the search was principally con-
Aned. II was not loug before the
missing hey was found dead, having
been swallowed up in the treacherous
mud until nothing but the upper part
of his head remained above the snrface.
Il is supposed thai he had ven ured
too far iuto the fat in his anxiety to
reach hi game, his rnggles 10 extri-
cate himself from tho deadly embrace
of the soft mud hastenipg his terrible
doom.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28
How the Astors Guard their Nil
lions.

uOnss
The generosity Of the Astors is shown
in some facts contributed by cores
pondent OF the Schenectady Star
Some 80 or 40 years since the idiot son
Of John Jacob was placed under the
charge OF young student OF DIR. Chap.
lain, OF Cambridge, Mass, named
Dickinson. One day while Dickinson
was sitting at his desk and his charge
lying upon his bed the latter raised .
cudgel, and hurting it at the former
struck him in the eye, utterly destroy
ing il, and causing wearisome con-
finement OF many weeks. Intelligence
Of this sad affair was forthwith commu-
nicated TO the Astors, and the brother,
the late VIM. B., made n journey to
Cambridge. He gave young Dickin-
son trihing sum Of money. He told
Dickinson, however, 10 call at the As
tor place of business when he came to
New York. In the course Of year or
two young Dickinson, having finished
his medical studies, and determined to
push his fortunes in this state, called
as requested. At first VIM. B. failed
to recognize him-which was natural
owing TO the green patch over the sock
ct OF the lost eye. Finally, however,
the caller was handed newspaper
VIM. b. departed without explanation,
and did not return. Disgusted and
Inundated, Dickinson went up the
Hudson TO Waterford, where he soon
secured handsome practice. Soon,
however. the consequence OF his wound
laid him PROSTATE. Partially recover
ing his physicians told him trip TO
Cuba was the only means of saving
his life. He had a family and scant
means. The late John Knickerbocker
helped him out OF bis financial difficult
ties and he went 10 New York. There
he met the writer OF the communica-
ton to the Star, and told him the cir
cumstances above narrated. Together
the two called on John Jacob, and all
the satisfaction the old man vouchsaf-
ed came in tho words-"I know noting
about it; my son William settled all
dat" "Poor Dickinson" says the
writer, never returned-he died in Gu.
ba, leaving a destitute and helpless
wife and children"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28

The path OF duty Is the way to glory;
He that walks Il, only thirsting
For the right. and learns TO deadcn
Love Of self. before his journey closes
He shall find the stubborn thistle bursting
Into glossy purples. which outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.
The path Of duty Is the way 10 glory;
He that ever following her commands,
On with toll Of heart and knees and hands,
Throttle long gorge 10 the far light has won
His path upward, and prevailed.
Shall find the toppling crags of duty scaled,
Are close upon the shining table lands.
To which our God himself Is moon and sun.
-TEssTsoN.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28
s3977.eGo 81

The amount of primary school mon
ey appropriated for 1874 was s2l9.036.-
06, among All, 7,474 children or 90 cents
per child,
The superintendent gives especial
praise to the efficiency with which the
graded and high schools are admins
tered; argues strongly in favor OF the
system of county supertntsndents,
quoting in support OF his position the
reports OF state superintendeats in
other State; recapitulates the history
Of the Kalamazoo High School case,
which resulted in the Animation by the
Supreme Court of the right of abe
state TO sustain high schools by taxes
levied on the people at large; and gives
condensed reports OF teachers iusti-
tutes and other educational gatherings
held in the State during 1874.
Tho total enrolment of students in
the State University for 1874, was L.
llo. OF this number Michigan fur
nished 45 per cent, and Illinois ranked
second. The faculty roll numbered
~. Total receipts for the year Sl45.-
300 10; total disbursements, $40, 79S.-
"A; balance July 1st, 1874, Si,40l 81.
The State Normal School is in excel
lent condition, and the attendance
larger than ever before. Number of
students received into the normal de-
partment during the year, 36i, of whom
l0i were State appoin.ees and entitled
to free tuition. The number gradual
ed during the year was 81, all but eight
OF whom entered on the work of teach
ing. The State public school number
a NJ
facts and statistics concerning the
State Agricultural College at Lansing,
Adrian College, Olivet College, Kala.
mazoo College, Hope College at Hol-
land, Grand Traverse College, the De-
troit Homeopathic College, the Michi-
gan Female Seminary at Kalamazoo,
aud the new college of the Seventh
Day Adventists at Battle Greek; and
closes by giving the full text OF the
school laws of Michigan.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28
Public Instruction In MichIgan.

From the Detroit Tribune.
The thirty-eighth annual report OF
the superintendent Of public instruc-
tion, being for the year 1874, has just
been issued from the press. The fol-
lowing table exhibits some Of the most
valuable statistics OF the report:
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28

From our short experience / should
recommend the red Wethersfeld and
early red globe for red onions. They
are not considered quite as good quail
ty as the yellow and white varieties,
but they yield well, and are thought to
be rather more hardy. For yellow
onions prefer yellow Danvers and i'm
proved large yellow craker. The white
sorts are the most delicate. The need
careful handling. / like best the white
globe aud white Portugal. The seeds
for this year were obtained OF Gregory
at Marblehsad, Mass.
w. J. BEAL.
Prof Botany and Horticulture, Ag1 College,
Lansing, Mich.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28

The total number OF children attenu-
ing school was 2, ,6S9 greater in 1874
than in 1873; the number OF male
teachers was LAG more, Of female teach
ers $50; the average monthly wages Of
male teachers increased 81 cents, but
of female teachers decreased II cents;
the total number OF school houses in
creased 100; estimated value of school
sites increased SS07, 1907; number OF
volumes in district Libraries increased
5.227, and number of volumes in town
ship libraries increased 5Sl.
The aggregate available educational
funds Of the State, Sept. 30, 1874, were
rs follows:
Primary school fund. ......... 81, l4S. go 90
University fund .......... 543, ,965 81
Agricultural college fund. ... els, 7S5 81
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1875-12-28
NUMBER 1921


Thirty Chinese boys are on their way
from San Francisco 10 Hartford and
Springfield, to be educated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
New Advertisements
FREEl FREEII FREE TT
THE PIONEER.

handsome illustrated Newspaper. con-
tanning information for everybody. Tells how
and where to secure a Homo cheap. Sent
iree TO all parts Of the world.
II contains the New Homestead and Timber
Laws, with oiher interesting matter found
only in this paper.
SEND FOR IT AT ONCE!
II viii. only cost you Postal Card. New
NUMBER for April just out. Address
o. +. DAVIS,
Land Commissioner U. p, R.R.,
Omaha, Neb.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
Women in War.

Those whe imagine, says the Pail
Mall Gazette, that women are only ca
psble Of distinguishing themselves in
the arts Of peace, and that, while dis.
placing men in medicine and at the bar,
they will be obliged to leave military
pursuits to the coRrser sex, should read
the account Of women who have served
in the French army, published in a re-
cent number of the Revue Illustree des
Deux Mondes. The most remarkable of
these herOines was Theresa Sutter, who,
distinguished not more for her bravery
than for her freedom of speech, received
from the first consul the hattering nick
name "Sans-gene. The volubility and
emphasis with which she apostrophized'
Napoleon at the siege Of Toulon made
such an impression on the mind of the
great chief that he reminded her of it
afterward, when he was emperor and she
still dragon. Indeed, the ready com
msnd of invective for which Theresa
Sutter was famous throughout her ca
reer, would seem to suggest that nature
had intended her the robe OF the advo-
cate rather than the uniform of the sol
der. But she was as skillful and daring
in the use Of her sword as in that of her
own sharp tongue, for which reason,
when the committee Of public safety
published decree banishng women
from the army Of the republic, special
exception was made in favor of Theresa.
After FIVE years service she retired from
the army with pension of two hundred
francs; but the monotony of peaceful
existence told severely upon her. She
became once more a dragoon, and from
1906 to 1910 served with her regiment in
Spain. In 1910 she was taken prisoner
by guerillas and sent to Lisbon, whence
she made her way back, through Eng
land, to France. She was present at
Waterloo, and did not retire for good
until after the restoration.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
MEMPHIS, TENN: MONDAY EVENING, MAY H. 1875

Noires When Trouville was reached
Nine Ratazzi ordered her chsmbermaid
to look after the luggage, as Mons. Won
Gunther offered his arm 10 walk to the
hotel; the. chambermaid took the luggage
of both in her keeping and both went to
the hotel together. The hotel porter
carried both to NJ me Ratazzi's chamber
Nine Ratszzi took possession of her
chamber. Mons. de Gunther sent for
his luggage. He received all OF it, ex.
cept the dispatch box containing valu-
able papers. He few into violent
passion, made a great deal Of noise,
frightened the owner of the Hotel des
Roches Ncires almost out of his wits;
the landlord offered him $50 to pay for
the lost dispatch box. Mons. Won
Gunther accepted this aud Quilted the
hotel, swearing he would never
enter such a place again.
Some time afterward the chambermaid
thinking Nine RRtazzi absent, suddenly
entered the latter's bed chamber. She
saw NJ me Ratazzi with trunk open,
the trunk containing her private papers,
and whose key never quilted her hand.
The chsmbermaid saw Mons. Van Gun.
thers dispatch box in this trunk. She
bitterly upbraided M me Ratazzi for
alleging that she, the chambermaid, was
the thief, when she knew perfectly well
that she herself had stolen the dispatch
box. She insisted upon quitting Nine
Rattazi's service. Nine Ratazzi refused
to let her CO. The chambermaid told
what had happened to the proprietor Of
the hotel, who violently upbraided NJ me
Ratazzi until she calmed him by repay.
ing the $50 he had given. The chamber
maid thereupen appealed to the Com.
missioner of Police, who refused to in.
terfere. In time Nine Ratazzi aud her
chambermaid returned to Paris. They
were at daggers points. The chamber.
maid declared she would quit Nine
Ratszzi's service. Nine Ratazzi said
she should not 60, as she had not settled
accounts. She persisted in going. Nine
Ratazzi had her arrested as thief. The
chambermaid proved her innocence.
Thereupon she brought suit for libel and
false imprisonment, laying her damages
at $1,000. The court gave her $4O0
GAMMA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17

| fell in love with fat girl once.
loved madly, because was loving tive
hundred and seven pounds of girl. She
was amiable, tender-hearted, good-na-
tured and true, and | think she loved
me. We were to be married in the fall,
and should probably have been one Of
the happiest Of husbands, when an acci-
dent dashed my prospects. She fell
overheard just as we we're about to leave
the wharf on a steamboat excursion.
Three or four sailors plunged after, aud
they got a gang plank under her, cable
around her waist and towed her to the
wharf. Then they rugged derrick and
lifted her out by sections, but they were
so long about it that she took severe
cold, and the result was death. There
were months and months after this that
| could not pass load of hay without
thinking Of my lost Amanda and she'd
ding tears, and even to this day | never
see an elephant or rhinoceros without
her dear vissge rising up before me.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
The Importunate Widow. .


Probably the most persevering peti.
toner before the Board of Pardons dur.
ing the year was an importunate widow,
whose son was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for ten years for committing bur-
glary in LycomiDg county. This lady
was present at all the meetings held in
1875, and pleaded earnestly for the libe-
ration Of her imprisoned offspring. At
the last session OF the Board her petition
met with favorable consideration, on the
strength of which one of the officials on
the hill addressed the following commu.
nicstion to the members of the Board:
There was in a city q Board of Par
dons which feared not God, neither re-
garded man.
"And there was a widow in that city;
and she came unto them saying, Avenge
me of mine adversary.
"And they would not for awhile; but
afterward they said within themselves:
Though we fear not God nor regard man
Yet because this widow troubleth
us we will avenge her, lest by her con
tinual coming she weary us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17

DR.. Kitchener, whose name fully bore
out his devotion to the culinary art,
prided himself upon his punctuality,
and had the following motto written
over his sideboard: "Gsme at seven and
so at eleven" Theodore Hook, who
always liked to get into the short hours,
tampered with the notice on one occa-
sion before the guests we're ushered into
the dining-room, and great was the sur
prise of the worthy doctor and his
guests, on sitting down to the table, to
see staring them in the face the notice,
Come at seven and 90 1t at eleven"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
NO. 67

GRAIN RAIsERS REFUSE to sub-
NIT to the wasteful and imperfect work Of
other Threshers, when posted on the past s,pe-
rioritv of this one, for saving grain, saving
time. and doing fast. thorough and economi-
cal work.
THRESHERMEN FIND 1T highly adyan-
tageous to run q machine that has no Beat
ers, y" Pickers," or Apron" that handles
Damp. Grain, Long Straw, Headings, Flax,
Timothy, Millett and all such difficult grain
and seeds, with ENTIRE Ease Avn
ESS. Cleans TO perfection;
saves the farmer his thresh bill by extra saw
ing Of grain, makes no "Litterings;" re-
quires LESS THAN 0NR-HALF the usual
Belts, Boxes. Journals, and Gears; easier
managed less repairs; one that grain raisers
prefer to employ and walt for, even at
advanced prtces, while other machines
are out Of jobs"
Four sizes made with 9, 8, 10 and
~ horse " Mounted Powers, also
u speciality Of NeparRtOrs "aiOne.' ,,
expressly for STEAM PaWER, and
20 match other H0rse Powers.
II interested in grain raising, or threshinr.
write fol. Illustrated Circulars (sent free) with
full particulars Of sizes, styles, prices terms,
etc. NICHOLS, BH HbPARO e. co
49-l53&w Battle Creek. Mchioan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17

The procession will form in front Of the hall
atten o'clock sharp thence It will move up
second to Market, up Market 70 Main. down
oars will be in attendance to convey the music
and society TO head Of Vance street, where
the society will reform and march thence 10
james Park. whore pleasure viii besin.
Tickets. SOC.
70 DO had Of any Of the Committee and at
the Gate. 6lmkshm1teo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
HO FOR The BLACK HILLS!

Combination forming. For the small mt
lay OF $40 to $50, q fortune can be made. For
partieqlars. address Ii. Il. L0WMAN, Lara
mie City, Wyoming.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17

Out West, when q young lady spells
her sweetheart down the latter calls her
blue.stocking declares be has been de-
ceived in her, and straightway goes of
and marries another woman; and It looks
very much 70 Us As II the fashion were
roiu0 East.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
COTTON auYERR.
COTTON

HARTMUs 4 co., "a FRONT STREET.
IL Memphis. Tenn, will bug and sell Ru.
tnre Contracts through HeNEAs, DWIGHT 4
Co, New York.
Terms LiboRal, ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
HAIR REsToRAIIYE.
Bald Heads-NO Hair. No Paw

Bald Heads-NO Hair, No Pay
|XTTE WILL CONTRACT IN WRITING TO
wv produce a new growth. Of hair on all
bald heads. Ladies', we will contract with
You to stop your hair from coming out. make
|t grow longer and rapidly, and free the head
rom dandruff, all by the use Of DR.. ] New.
on Smiths Hair Restorative. 1t Is not a
hair-dye, consequently contains no poison.
Read what some Of our leading citizens say
|fit:
LOUISVILLE, KY, April, 1875.
We take pleasure in recommending DR.. J.
Newton Smiths Hair Restorative to all who
re afflicted with baldness.'or falling Of the
air. as frem personal experience, We can say
Is the best and only Hair Restorer in the
harket. ISigEedl
4 MARKHAM d BYIEGToN. Druggists,
A. Q. OAPERTON, Editor Recorder (Baptist),
.. p. BARNES, Jeweler, ETC.,
w WALLw0RK, Wholesale Liquor Dealer,
". A. HALsTEAD. Adyer isiug AGENT.
Address DIR. j. NEWTON SMITH & CO.,
Proprietors, Louisville, Ky.
W. N. WILKERS0N 4 CO.,
,-ls2hwla % Agents for Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
KNIGHTS or PYTHIAS
PICNIC
AT j ameS' Park.
Tuesday, Nay 18th.
The Order viii Parade ON Tuesday
May IS.
MUSIC BYARNOLD'S FAMOUS BAND
MUSIC BYARNOLD's FAMOUS BAND

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
r Creighton
& W L Crook REC Diver
COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS.
L Nitkowsky
Jas A MCLEAN W II Moyston
C.Gross Shane
John 7 Tomlinson
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
MANHOOD.
MANHOOD REGTOREn.

HAANN AAWWU ASES AOk6EDs
A VICTIM OF YOUTHFUL IMPRU-
"A denoe, causing premature decay, neE-
yous debility, etc., having tried In vain ovory
known remedy. has found simple self-eVTe.
which he Will send frse 70 his fellow -BaKar6Bs.
Aa@ces : =, H.EkhhVke, 7e NassAu Et1eeA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-17
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R.R.
Arrives. Leaves.

Sleeping cars on mail train. Depot Center
Landing, foot of Washington street. Ticket
offices, 3S7 (cor. Madisonl and 27S Main street.
7. S. TATE, Asst. 6up't.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-08-19
WoodburY.

Rain, rain, rain, and rain again-only two clear days in the last two weeks We'll, up to July 22d, the season was dry and the earlier part of it cold, hay crop light in consequence, and everybody wish ing for rain 1; but none are calling for it now. or for any sigos of dog day weather.
 The principal event of the past week here was Rev. G. ". Moves silver we'd ding, which was celebrated on Friday eve ming, the 18th. There was plenty of rain, yet some seventy-fve assembled. 4 tea set and several other useful articles were presented also abundance of refresh. ments among which appeared a brides loai ornamented with silver coins to the amount of twelve dollars. MT. and Mrs. Moves were very grateful and all enjoyed the season highly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-08-19
West Cornwall,

Rev. Frank Fitch of Stamford preached at North Cornwall last Sabbath. Rev. Charles N. Fitch, our pastor, is expected home the last week of this month. An open air concert was to have been given by the Cornwall Comet Band in front of the Foster House, Thursday evening, but owing to the unpleasant weather was postponed until Saturday evening. The band then gave us some very fine music. Ice cream, cake, and lemonade were furnished by Mir. R. P. Foster, to whom much credit is due for the excellent arrangement of seats, lights. &c., for the accommodation of the public. The proceeds of the entertainment for the benefit of the band from the sale of ice cream &c. amounted to SIT. In the latter part of the evening the String Band of West Cornwall furnished music in the hall for all who wished to trtp the light fam tastic toe.
 The farmers are through having. Owing to the recent rains the second crop bids fair to be nearly as large as the first.
 Mir. Frederick Cole is staying in town for few weeks. J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-08-19
R0xburY.
for Q few week

On "Wednesday morning, last week. Mir. Wait Leayenworth, aged eighty-four, went into the field 10 pick berries. returned between 10 and II o'clock and, lay down on his couch to rest. He arose at the call for dinner, seated himself as usual at the table, did not eat much, said Che felt bad and did not know but that he had taken too much laudanum." He left the table, went to bed again, fell asleep and never awoke-expiring at 6 o'clock the next morning. When, and for what purpose, the laudnum was taken, IS not certainly known. MT. Leavenworth had frequent ly taken little, and that often in a very careless manner, drinking 1t from the vial. He had at times been subject to depres- sion and melancholy, often said he was old and of no use here, and had at times threatened to put an end to his life. From this last fact, many are inclined to think he intended to kill himself; but more are of the opinion, 1 think, that from the careless manner of using the drug he unintentionally took too large a dose. Thus sadly ends the life of one of our oldest, quietest, and most respected citizens