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Pecullarities of Mexican Women. :

Mrs. w. f. Whitridge writes as fol-
lows 10 the Cincinnati Commercial con-
cerumg Mexican women:
Tie Mexican woman at home is not
an attractive ereature.g Passing the
open doors of their huts they can be
seen squatting on the ground, as chairs
Nrc-not included among the household
effects, clothed in a single necessary
garment and skirt, and smoking cigari-
toes. When they 20 around upon the
street they frequently put on a whole
dress Over their heads they throw
shawl, which coneeals all deficiencies
of the toilette except when blown aside
by The wind These women glide along
in peculiarly graceful MANNER. They
carry all burdens upon their heads, and
will step Off briskly under three gal
lon pail of water. The children are ;
many of them, quite pretty, or would
be if their skin were white. The wo-
men, however, aside from theis grace
of movements, have none of that beauty
usually ascrihed to the Spanish women.
They, both men and women, have the
straight, black hair and square cut fea-
tlres of the Indian, and their complex
ions run through all the shades from
cream-colOr to almost black. The old
women are tliemost witch-like creatures
YOU ever saw, with their dark and
.wrinkled skins, gray, struggling locks,
and bony, prominent features. Sever
al of them are professional beggars;
and as they 90 about the streets or
squat at the corners one momentarily
expects to see them jump upon broom
stick and fly away. o..
The women, as q whole, seem to be
more industrious than the men. Doz-
ems of the latter can be seen squatted in
rows along the Sidewalks or lounging
about the piazza atany hour of the day.
Much has been said regarding the inn
morality of the people, and it is gener-
ally. admitted that they are much given
to raising large families without going
through the troublesome form of mar
rage. They have not until late years,
attached any disgrace to this custom;
and when, as is frequently the case,
the fathers of these families are Ameri-
cans, it seems in bad taste for other
Americans to come here, hold up their
hands i'm holy horror and pronounce
upon the vices of "these MeXicans. "
Moreover, while cities permit equally
degraded places in their midst, it seems
absurd to expect to find all the cardinal
virtues in these oppressed ignorant peo-
pie. The one shining trait of the Mex
leans is their unfailing politeness.
Speak to the poorest and most ignorant
among them, and he instantly doffS his
cap and bows like a prince. A MeNi-
can would not think of handing you
any thing or receiving any thing from
your hands without removing his hat.
and for the slightest favor he returns a
heartfelt "NuchaS graciaS, sonora. >
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
All for Five Cents.

A correspondent of the Baltimore
gazette writes: Church accommodations
are not the only cheap luXuries in Ant
werp, for by judicious management
many enjoyments may be had at price
calculated to evoke a smile from our
less thrifty cOuntrymen. For example,
| was yesterday enjoying my cigar in a
handsomely appointed cafe on the Place
Nerte, when a gentleman of imposing
appearance, wearing the Gordon of the
Legion of Honor, entered the room.
Half saluting the full-blown Hebe who
gracefully presided at the counter, he
turned to- waiter with the request,
'sGarcon, porte allumette," and light
ING cigarette which he drew from his
pocket, he added, in blended tone of
dignity and command, "Le Journal
.pI,1depcndeHce Beige indicating blythe
paper he selected that he is liberal in
politics. Quietly sitting himself down
to his cigarette and newspaper he gave
the final touch to his enjoyment by or
dering: ''Alors, un veTre de Baviere. "
Thus for the moderate sum of twenty
five confines, or five cents of our mon
ev, Monsieur lie Chevalier had his glass
of excellent Bavarian malt, his own ci-
garette, the privilege of the marble ta-
bles and newspapers of the cafe, and of
observing at his leisure the gay and an
mated concourse without, thronging
the place most fashionable of resort in
Antwerp
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
Feminine Athletes.

A recent exciting bOat-race at Wash
ington has demonstrated the fact that
aquatic sports are no longer to be en-
tirely monopolized by muscular athlet
les of the sterner sex. In this particu-
lar regatta the contest was between five
double-sculls, in one of which young
lady, Miss Antoinette Bliss, pulled an
oar. Miss Bliss is described us being
quiteyoung, probably 20, a little above
the average female height, of fair COM
plexion, with light hair and blue eyes;
not stout in the sense of being corpu-
lent, she has a well-developed figure,
the result of her athletic exercises; and
the broad, solid shoulders and solid,
well-turned arms gave evidence. of a
strength not often found in a young wo--
man, as was proven by her SPLENDID eff
fort in the race She was attired in a
skirt of black silk, with a iaunty jacket
of nautical cut. On her left breast was
a pretty button-hole bouquet of tea
roses. Her walking hat had been dis
placed by white silk handkerchief
bound in boating style about her fore
head. On her hands for protection she
WIZ =" iOOoNi -llt'lii- pen u S,iO'N'
and thus attired she was ready for the
race. The boats got in their respective
positions in good order, and at the sig
nal started away well together. Miss
Bliss and Mr.. Lambie, after the second
dip shot little ahead, and then, as if
to force the race from the start, they
bent to their oars with fearful vigor,
pulling at least forty strokes to the min
ute, which of course gave them a lead.
The lady thought She could hold this
gait, hut she soon discovered her error.
Nothing short of a steam engine could
do,it the distance they had to row, and
as soon as the first dash was over the
speed was decreased, and the second
and third boats caught and passed them
after about the first half mile, and in
this manner they rounded the stake
boat. The plucky lady and her COM
panion worked we'll and hard, but it
was impossible to regain the strength
they had thrown away, and the home
stake was reached by the first boat in
10 minutes: second 1915, and Miss
Bliss and Mr. Lambie in 19 %, after
race that had been calamity rowed and
well contested. Ft-e ----.' .-'--. r
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
A Strange Cause of Deafness.

1t is about Il years since Mrs. Noel
herne, now residingin Rock Island Ill. -,
was a little girl about nine years old.
Playing on the beach at southampton,
England, one day, she picked up tiny
shell, about the size, probably, Of two
peas, and child-like, placed it to her
ear, to listen for the murmuring
sounds from the ocean " which all chill
dren suppose can be heard in shells
Not hearing the sound ut first, she in
serted the shell in her ear and pushed ii
in so far that she could not get it ont q.
1t occaSioned her considerable pain after
a while, and every effort was made to
extract it at the time, but without avail d.
After 4 while the pain ceased, and she
suffered no Inconvenience, except that
she became deaf in that ear, and has
continued so ever since. On WedneS-
day, the 11th inst, she felt tickling
sensation in her ear and inserted a pin
to scratch it, when the head caught on
something inside, and she drew out that
identical little shell which had been in
its strange hiding place for Il years.
The shell has been seen by several par
ties, and is now carefully preserved as
q family relic. With its extraction,
Mrs. McElherne has also recovered her
hearing in that ear .---DdrcHpOT (IO1Cd)
Democrat
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
Texan Cattle Trade.

The annual drive of Texas cattle for
Kansas and market has now passed
from Texas, the herds being at present
on the range in Kansas, sold to feed
ers, contractors, or others, or sent to
the Northern or Eastern markets. A
few head are reported each week at
Fort Worth as having passed that point
on their way north, but they may be
considered as the rear guard of the
great army already north of the Terri
tory. The total number driven north
this season, is, as shown by the re-
ports, 151, G1S, including all kinds of
Texas beef. In 1874 the total drive out
of Texas amounted, in round numbers,
to 1GG 900, or IA, 900 more than have,
thus far this season, passed over the
trail. The greater part of the drive
last year was over by the LIST of July,
the heaviest having passed between
April 10 and June 10. After July
about one-quarter of the total drive
passed Fort Worth. These facts, to-
gether with the other fact that large
numbers of cattle have been driven from
the Mexican frontier to Northwestern
Texas to avoid raiders, and are now on
the range from which they can be put
on the trail northward as soon as the
condition of the market shall fully war
rant, sustain the prediction that the
drive of this year will exceed that OF
last - Charleston ArGus.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

Now is THE TIME-It is always the rigdt
time to do a good act, and every man with a
family should regard himself short of his
duty until his home is endowed with VIII
son shuttle sewing machine. Let it be un-
derStood that this admirable machine cap
tured the prize medal and diploma Of honor
at the Vienna exposition of 1878, and has
everywhere demonstrate its superiority over
all other machines. Machines will be dellv-
cred at any railroad station in this county.
free of transportation charges, if ordered
through the company's branch house at 6lO
North 4th Street, ST. Louis. They send an
elegant catalogue and chrome circular free
ON application. This company want few
more good agents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
The Detroit Way.

1t was the second time he had accom-
panied the young lady home from one
Of those little social parties which are
gotten up to bring fond hearts step
nearer to each other.
When they reached the gate she asked
him If he wouldn't come it He said he
would, and he followed her into the
house. at was Il calm, still night, >
and the hour was solate that he had no
fear of seeing the old folks. Sarah took
his has, told him to sit down, and she
left the room to lay off her things, She
was hardly gone before her mother
came in, smiled sweetly, and dropping
down beside the young man she-said:
, 81 always did say that if a poor but
Respectable young man fell in love with
Sarah he should have my consent.
Stockholders would sacrifice their
daughters happiness for riches, but 1
am not of that class y ~ p III -
The young man gave "a startof alarm.
He didn't know whether he liked Sarah
or not, and he hadn't dreamed of such
a thing as marriage. II.
"She has acknowledged to me that
she loves you," continued the mother,
"and whatever is for her happiness is
for mine. = ..- .--.rE -..-.
The Young man gave two starts of
alarm this time, and he felt his cheeks
grow pale.
oil hayen't--" he stammered,
when she said:
''Oh, never mind. / know YOU
haven't much money, but of course
You'll live with me. Wen take in
boartlers,- and I'll risk but that, We'll
get along all right.
1t was bad situation. He hadn't
even looked love at Sarah, and he felt
that he ought to undeceive the mother
81 hadn't no idea of-of-'' he stam
mered, when she held up her hands and
said ..- r-- .-... ..l
81 know you hadn't, but it's all
right. With your wages and what the
boarders bring in we shall get along as
snug as bugs in rug. -
"But, madam, but, but"
"All / ask is that you be good to
her, - interrupted the mother. "Sarah
has tender heart and a loving nature,
and if you should be cross and ugly it
would break her down within a week. -
The young mans eyes stood out like
cocoanutS in a show-windOw, and he
rose up and tried to say something. He
said:
''Great heavens! madam, | can't
permit -"
"Never mind about the thanks, -
she interrupted. 81 don't believe IN
long courtships myself, and let me sug
gest an early day for the marriage.
The 18th of September is my birthday,
and it would be nice for you to be mar
rien on that day"
But-but-but-!" he gasped.
"There, there, | don't expect any
speech in reply" she laughed. "You
and Sarah fix it up tonight, and I'll
advertise for twelve boarders right
away. III try and be a model mother
in-law. | believe l am good-tempered
and kind-hearted, though | did once
follow young man two hundred miles
and shoot the top of his head off for
agreeing to marry Sarah and then
jumping the county - ---g
She patted him on the head and
sailed out, and now that young man
wants advice. He wants to know
whether he had better get in the way of
a locomotive or slide off the wharf
Free Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

sag EsgF Was IA command liz de-
lAas.ssa "a MAikeea Surrender, Maker
se9t p2lk ,t,e following nehie message,
feaglng shat his native enemy would re-
yeRgQ k'wseif Ga the inhabitants of the
.tQNa: iii sea viii lhFeN the mantle
20 ApNf protection over the women
AVA ahIidFeR. / viii raise the SIEGE and
gQgIFa " CAPTAIN DAVIS refused all CON
sessjsas aau demanded a Aptrcndcr
wahsut tt,Raiti,Ais. fANalker Wa4sAt bust
Seg(.ed to comply, rheupriaing it Ntca-
,AgVa, che turning over of Walker TO
his eHeHiies aud his tragic death are
Ftetiliar a. the reedcr, My only pur-
p,,so ia iaiiuduciig this Ahnra@lan
matter is "a show something of the char
'aotor and history of Colonel Anderson.
fnoed not follow him into the Confcd-
eracy ~. Colonel Of the 18th Virginia
regiment amor dwell ut any length on
his capture by General Burnside on
Roanoke Island, and his Imprisonment
for five months after the close of the
war in Fort Lafayette, nor of the active
Friendships of A. 7 Stewart for him and
his family. 1t is only necessary to men
ton that as soon as Frank Anderson was
free he made quick tracks for Califor-
MIA, aud here he.is,i The man who has
been worth hundreds of tlious;tnds- Of
dollars, whose experiences fill pages in
the most dramatic epoch of the coun-
try's history, man of courage, ability
and experience, is poor enengh now.
What position, think you reader, he ec-
cupies to-day? He is simply q special
officer of police, paid by the Chinese
residents of San Francisco at the rate Of
500 a month.aTE huc
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

CHILL CURELSAFE AND SURE.-Dr. Will
hoft's Tonic is curative and protective. 1t
will cure Chills and protect from further at
tacks. Its reputation is established. Its
composition l. simple and scientific.. Itcon-
tains no poison. 1t acts promptly and its
effects are permanent. 1t is cheap, because
it saves doctors bills. It is harmless, speedy
in action and delightful in its effects. Try
itand prove all that's said. WHEELoCR, FIN
LAY 81 Co, Proprictors. New Orleans.
FoR SALE BY All DRUG6IsTs. g. 21A
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

EDWARD BAYER, Esq, Horton, Kings Co.,
n. S, writes that an astonishing cure has
been effected on hi: daughter by the use of
J0EHSo3'g AaOdgae LiJiiaseItt. The whole
spine became diseased, she lost the use Of
her limbs, and her baek-Was rounded up
like a bow, in consequence of taking cold
after having been inocculated for the kline
peck. She is now well. . -..... ..-.. 81
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
ECONOMY.

The destruction of corn and other grain by
grasshOppers and other furious animals, will
cause many families in the West to carefully
study and practice most rigid economy in the
preparation of fOed; one Of the first, in fact
the most important point is in having first
rate Cook Stove. Get a CHARTER OAK,
and half the battle is won.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
/" A SQUARE MEAL

We are ->ure our reads rsAwflft hrnk a. for
calling fheiE atieRfi0IT to- tbeTveTf handsome
advertisement Of the Excelsior VI nut cur
iagCo., Or ST iouis.fHs iswotud be u>eissss
for Us 10 tEy 10 saw shy thing in taFo- OF thelr
great th.sfter Oak Gookins stove. The very
word, uggests The Thought 7of :, well cooked
me Followed bS easy Digestion, vigorous
health. mUlsVdes iretpshaye sudtosdo pienty
of real VOTE, 10 say nothing OF the comfort
of a Happy. eOnteatedlfousehold. g - =
2 CARPETS, Oh Cloths and Curtain Goods,
B.-EI RoWEE 1- w holesa and Ret Deals
erx Nos 40 ard Az North Fifth Street, ST.
i our. Mo. sSendfOr Price lists. : - A'
az-..-a...ss-.-.,,,- -, asf-s73a
y Dyspepsia and Piles are prevailing and dis
fsssing distHscs. T. rtt f.vr TITS VIII certain
1y cure them. Talle lErief auydrEgNSt,-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

DIR. Samson's Ginger Cordial Is a delciously
favored beverage; successful remedy for ScneTai
Debility, Indigestion. Loss of Appetite CougIiS
Colds, and Pains in the Stomach and Bowels. The
Tonic and Restorative properties of DIR. Samson's
strengthening Bitters are such rs TO overcome
the desire for sinulants, and Blood Purifier II Is
.uneqnalcd DIR. Samson's blackberry Brandy
cures Cholera, SIMMER Complaint, Diarrh'ea, &c.
Dealers send for price list Dr. D. Samson, ST. LOUIS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

A HEN belonging to a citizen of Beav-
er, Pa, is said to be as fond of catch
ing mice and to be as expert in that art
as a cat boston Trdreler. Isn't that
little off-off-hen-sive? An eggregious
miScaekleation, of the width of the pub
lie oullet?-I Inter- Ocean. ~ -1aF AsAs
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
PlensaI,t 80 10 6 t..E,le Ismployment.-

Pleasant nlid Prof table Ernployment.E
'I}4lt ifui -" CharIningp "Oh, how lovely " ''What
are tllY Worth etc. SDCh are cxcu3tlons by those
.lpeec tuetGrge, elegant New yhrcmos produced by
er CcnIsofart, ouccauresst tho temptation 20 buy
wcIseeing the ChromOs ltTequreS no talking to sell
fhc 1rcs: they sneak (or themselves. Canvasscrs
Cts ard ladies Snd Eests outof employment, Will hnG
tis the best opening offered 10 make money. Fu
particulars and confidential circGlarsent for stamp Ad
ores k.GLEAsOS&CO, as ashinEton st, Boston Mass
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

THERE is a lady in East Gardiner
Ne, 81 years old, who during the last
spring, besides doing the homework for
a family of three persons, has sewed
the rags, drawn in the web and woven
in a hand-loom, - yards of excellent
Competing. 1--e ..-.-T
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

a WISCONSIN paper has this personal
item: "Those who know nice old Mr..
Wilson of this place, viii regret to hear
that he was assaulted in brutal manner
last week, but was not killed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

: A SAVANNAH darby who "pulled'' a
chicken house the other night, and
went off with two hens under his arms
and a charge of bird-shot in his legs,
saws he never intends to pullet again.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

WE pledge our reputation7on the assertion'
that any educated physician, after careful
examination of the recipe will say that Iaf-
P,trgtftps Pills possess TnoTe n CYL than
any ofilerpill now offered for sale. 81 -
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
FRESH CRACKERS.

Ask YOUR grocer for DOZIER, WEYL d
co : CRACKERS-the blue ribbon goods
of the West. 49,. -. ~
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
Lindell Hotel, St. Louis.

The Largest, Finest, snd most complete
Hotel in the West. " ashlngton AFe;5ni IN
St. Felt, Griswold, Clement & Co., Prop'fs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

81 4 WIDOW near Boston, who has
buried three husbands, wants to marry
again, and, as a recommendation,
shows broom that she has used for IA
wears which has no dents on the handle.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09
NOTICE.

so much damage is being done to our machines
throughout the city and country by uuprincipled
second hand dealers and incompetent adiusters, >
that it has become duty alike TO the public and
ourselves to stop it. We have no one outside of
our stsre authorized to repair machines, and par
ties representing themselves as employed by
us in that capacity are impOstors. We will
not be responsible for their representations
or acts, and will cancel our guarantee on
all machines with which they are allowed
to tamper. All Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Machines needing repairs. that are brought
or sent to our store between now and october I,
will be repaired free of charge, except for new
parts that may be needed in machines that have
been in use over three years. The successful and
satisfactory operation of any sewfng-machine
depends on having oils, needles, and parts made
or recommended by manufacturers, 1t is pru-
dent to purchase such articles only from author
lied agents, because those sold by the agents OF
rival machines and outside dealers are generally
bogus and unreliable, frequently rendering ma
chimes useless. -~= -- e.
Consumers will avoid much trouble and annoy
ance by buying articles needed for Wheeler &
Wilson machines only at our office, Ais North
TiNh Street Send for price- list of extra parts
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-09

yIHE MOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSACRE.-A
Truthful account Of this terrible TRAGEDY l. con
aimed in Mr. StOuhousc's "ROCk0 MOUNTAIN
SAISIS.ra fun and complete history ofdhe Nor
Mons Fully Illustrated Will engravngs maps, etc
This is erutt book Tor Agents at the present time
cor fll particulars nnfy 10 the publishers. D. AP-
pTETyN 4, 90. Il (. md FEl broadway, New York.
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NJ .asa. nfluseftS

And other New England pe2re now residing in other
States, West OF South. viii find The BosToS WEEKLY
GLOBE the best papert &c tGkt as it gives the n. z.
in fun and is alsOa l11 family and story PapC
sent mos, postage nee. for only 30 cents by
GLOBE PC8. Co. Boston. Mass.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-09

so Acres in Fulton County, heavily timbered,
splendid soi only $25 per acre will exchange for
small house and lot.
A very nice Farm of eighty acres in Fulton
county, Ohio; all in excellent order; only $50 per
acre.
A fine farm in Barry County, Michigan.
We have several very choice farms for sale in
this and adjoining counties.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-09

ONE of the Quaker poets sweetest me
trical' gems, "School Days" is devoted
to showing the regrets of a brown-eyed
New England girl at having spelled
down