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| A Nashville youth asked hia sweet
ness TO 60 to some entertainment will
him last week, bat she declined on the
ground that her shoes we're out Of re-
pair. whereupon the yeung man offered
to have them mended if she would send
them around the next day A lady
friend over heard the conversation, Sc
cured well worn pair Of brogans be-
longing to her colored cook. and had
them conveyed to the enamored young
man early the next morning. The lat
ter was astoned, as he had been under
the impression that his Dulsinea was
the. posessor Of the neatest foot in
Nashville, but bravely ooncealing bis
feelings Of disappointment, be took
them to the nearest shoemaker and left
them with the request that they be
mended at once. After the shoes had
been repaired the young man escorted
them to the home Of the dear one Of
bis heart, expecting to be overwhelmed
with thanks, On the contrary. half an
hour Of glib talking on his part was re-
luired in order to convince the young
ady that he had no intention of insult |
ng her
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PHOTOGRAPHS!

TSHE uadersigned respectfully informs the
i citizens Of Niddletown and vicinity that
be has returned 70 town and located his pho
tograph car for a short season on the corner Of
BROAD AND ANDERSON STREETS,
where he is prepared to execute Photographs
Of every size, from the smallest to the largest,
on short time and at the most reasonable rates.
Call and examine specimens of work.
Dec. 26, 1874. J. NJ. HORNING.
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a correspondent of the Chicago Tri-
oune enters aprotest against the prac-
sice of shampooing. He says; ut ID
we'll enough for the people Of this coup-
try to understand. once for all, that the
reason why there are so many bald
headed young men nowadays is the
universal custom that prevails Of sham.
pooing the head with stimulating wash
es. The wonder is. that there are apy
men left who have full suits of hair
The custom should be discontinued at
once, and young men should be warned
in season against this most perpicious
prsctioe. let shampooing cease from
this time forward.
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TO brother Ben, and Mr.. Kanely, I have no spolo-
gy to make for exposing their ages-they are both
married and not likely to be in the matrimonial mar
ket again-they are what might be termed ssdead
ducks" ss5s-4, -
Mr.. Aerritt's late bereavement, and his own de-
Ginning health, prevents any jocular remarks, but
hind bis black nags or on the street. ready willing
and able to defend himself 4 might provoke his Wit
regardless Of the fact that would be sure to come out
second best - 4SF eatlfs WafsalFsff sssaef I Va
To our other friend Gass, being his second pins
we respectfully raise our hat and for that pardon
rhymester 30 often needs. E,.5tIffl "a ~
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A SoLoMoN.-An aged colored man
Of Mobile was recently asked if be
could give ? reason for the present pow
erty Of that city and the surrounding
country. 20 yes," vas the reply,
"now both the white gemmsn and the
dsrkies have dun gone crazy on poll
tics. AfOre de yah, piggers worked.
and white folks had money plenty, but
now don't neither of dem do no work,
and consequently neither of 'em got
'nough to buy corn bread"
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NOTICE.

HR. WIN II. BARR bees leave to say that
II having sold his Drug Store and business
TO Joseph n Barr, be invites the same gener.
GUS patronage in the future as has been be-
slowed in the past on the store.s
His Office viii be at the old store, where he
will be found, as heretofore, prepared to rem
der professional advice and services.
se1a WIN. H. BARR, M. D.
Middlet0wn, Jan. l, IS75.-tf
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Your Honor" (" said prisoner to a
Paris judge. "my lawyer is not. here,
and ! request a delay Of the case for
eight days +" 'But" said the Judge.
you were caught in the act Of theft,
what can any lawyer say for you p
THAT is just what I should like to
hear, said the prisoner. and the court
laughed. but sentenced him to a year
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HARD TO SWALLOW Jno. Berry
liked to tell big story. One evening,
sitting in the village inn. he said he
once drove a horse seventy-two miles
in one day on the lee. when the ice
was SO thin that the water spirited up
through the holes cut through it BY
the horses hoofs. One of the by-
standers remarked that ssventy-fve
miles was pretty good drive for one
day eyes," said Uncle John, "but
i was long day in June.
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A Texas man standing in hotel gal.
lery. smoking, who had the cigar, shot
out of his mouth, was not disposed te
grumble until a fellow. rushed up ia
him and offered to bet two to one that
he could do it again Then be took
Oft his coat and vest and mauled that
man and stepped on him aud rolled
him over, and finally jammed him into
a post hole, where ho left him. and
when he got out be didn't want to
shoot at any more cigars,
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@rieinal Poe1trp.
TO THOMAS ]. FoARD,
or MeDonough, Del,

THE PAST, The PRESENT: FoR THE FUTURE
A lunar year has come and gone, 81
Which leaves us in our seventy-one.
And, should we see next Christmas Sun,
Well start anew
Our trusting, earthly journey on
For seventy-two.
Well, be it 80, life's but a span
Seems but day since mine began
And now I'm called the t'old man.
Or some such, phrase
The palgar, of a vulgar clan,
h4s Such homage pays.
Fm ssUncle zack"; that's not amiss
| like the name-to me bliss,
To give apples to boy and miss.
~ Dear little pips
A fair trade-apples for kiss
From cherry lips.
You, l hear, are oftea ailing- IN
Can it be, my friend is failing - Sis
And seldom stray beyond your pailing =
s Or big road gate; e
Oft, like me, you should go sailing,
: In wheeled yacht. -
My shanks, that er'st were firm and strong,
Are faulty in a jost' ling throng,
Yet, still, they take me safe along,
s 81 ; Mile after mile,
If forego that witching song,
lsas eis. ss1a ttCome take smile. y
Well you know my half brother BENT
And JAMES KANELY, older men
Than us, the largest half Of ten, : =
* In years, ahead,
Both nimble as a mothsr-hen - p
- Scratching for bread
And, there, too, is neighbor Merritt aHa
Eighty-twc years old, or nearit, ~
Busy as an English Ferret, IA
a'9aA r. Mong grass and grain,
Saving, for others to inherit, .aaa
ees5ls This wide domainl Is
With me there's no such thing as rust,
If, after seventy years, 1 must aisl
Shake off this mortal coil'' for dust,
Amen, say
III strive to earn my daily crust
gs Till comes that day.
Afs5t s.ffs /
Keep moving is the worlds accord,
And be admonish'd, brother Foard,
You'll shun the edge Of death g sharp sword
For many day
And pile up years, as by the cord,
.i.as Like friend Gassavay.*
Come and see me Pm seldom home
After the midday meal has come,
Unless there be, to share my crumb,
:" A friend or two, -. t
rhe best have, If it be pone, 81
s. iRss I'll share with yos. so7I
farewell, my farming brother, igti a
We have long known each other,
And may we still together, asaf I,
Each in his place,
AWAIT the ending of our tether !
tsA ie With inward grace !
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An Illinois orator was addressing an
assembly Of farmers, and among other
things said: Gentlemen. I am proud
to be one Of you. Ny father was a
farmer, and am a farmer born. Yes.
! may trqely say, I was born between
two rows OF corn" At this iuuoturs
2 tipsy agriculturist at the further end
Of the ball cried out: (hic) punkin,
BY h-llw
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the Grm of j. q.
IA SCOWDRICK 4 CO., are:hersby respect-
fully requested to call and settle their acr
counts on or before the lst of January, 1875,
and sase costs NE. WALKER,
Dec. Ia-tf Assignee
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TRUrHFUL EcHc. Tourist -.e Tel
me echo. in what journalistic casket til
brightest gen is set. y q
Echo" Chemisette. y
Tourist-ssHsw ought l dress, VII,
60 roaming shout like s.second Bayar,
Tayler 2"
Echo-"Pay yer tailor" q
A very extended conversation will
echo will be found impracticable, eve.
ing to the vicious nature Of the insect.
upon whose hsbitstioh the interlocatoI
is stationed. There will eyen be hard
ly time for the following j. si. e.
Tourist. st.--ssWhat d it, Echo, which
hath sting that can pierce 4 heart ol
adamant p g g
Eeho-"A-dam- ant"
Tsurist-"And now. magical echo,
tell me what course I should pursue in
order to gain Maria ?'' e e b
Echo (softly) -" Marry her.
Tourist-"But there are those who
say that she is but triaing with my
hearts Affection F8
Echo (triumphantly -"It's 4 &C.
ton" '.'s
Tourist-Had best. dear echo. tell
her boldly Of the exalted nature Of my
sentiments regarding her? What shall
I do. !"
Echs (fercely) )-Ef you don't clear
out that piece Of grass land, I'll set the
ball-pup on yerl r. F4.'sHa sielsf II
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A Hidden Prize.
An Unwritten Incident In the Life or =
Distinguished Clergyman. Z!

Here is new Bible" said m,
mother, the day l went to college
"You are going away from home. ant
will have many temptations. Now, my
son, just as we are separating. have
one request to make. Will you read
in it every day ?" As l turned to ex-
anime the elegant clasps and binding,
I saw tears in mothers eyes-teara
which she was vainly trying to keep
back. Then l firmly resolved to read
a chapter daily w4 go -
College introduced a set Of compan-
ions entirely new to me, A livelier,
merrier company never distinguished
college walls. | was an sxtravagant
lover Of fun. and could always raise a
laugh. 50 that ! soon gained the repu-
tation Of wit. We led a jolly live,
amusing ourselves often in ,secret-to
the cost Of others and unconscious sac
ri6ce of self If We read anything, it,
was always Of q humorous nature. We
never ventured to dwell on serious SUBJ
jects, dreading snare. Flagrant Of
fences were, however, avoided, and
like one Of our friends Of the present
age. we could say. college is fine
with one exception, the business of
recitations !''s--------
But l was SO we'll prepared, SO far
beyond most Of my classmates, that l |
managed to sustain myself without
study and without public disgrace !.
Mothers letters were very affection
ate, and she wrote often, but I alwsys
looked anxiously ahead, SO as to "skip"
any part suspected Of solemnity and
advice. In the course / was pursuing,
could not possibly bear it.
In vacation / returned home. After
he usual greetings Of welcome, my
;runk and wardrobe passed through
mothers ordeal. Her careful hand un.
olded each article I stood BY and
cit proud at her praises Of my peatnsss
md order
At the bottom of the trunk. under
'verything else, she found the Bible,
md oheerfully inquired If I had re-
nsmbered her request l was speech
she unclasped it and opened to
ne middle. | started in surprise. for
here were hidden two beautiful Eve /
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Select poetrp.
DOWN THE sHADOWED LANE,

IL Down the sbadowed lane she goes,
And her arms are laden
With the voodbine and wild rose,
Happy little maiden!
Sweetly, sweetly doth she sing
As the lark above her:
Surely every living thing
That has seen must love her.
As she strayed and as she sung.
Happy little maiden,
Shadowy lanes and dells among,
With wild flowers laden,
Glanced bonny youth that way,
For the lanes were shady.
She dropped one wee flower, they say,
Did this little lady:
Dropped flower, so they say,
Dropped, and never missed it:
And the youth, alack-a-day,
Picked it up and kissed it.
Now in sweet lane wanderings,
With love-fowers laden,
With her love she strays and sings,
Happy little maiden! a
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8ulilllorralls.
Not Guilty.

Some years ago an Irishman va
knocked down and robbed He accus
ed man Of having committed the rob
berry; in due time the case came ~
for trial. The Irishman being upor
the stand, was cross-examined, aftel
having sworn positively to the guilt d
the prisoner. BY one Of our keenest law
yers, and something like the following
was the result:
"You say that the prisoner at the
bar was the man who assaulted and
robbed you p
"Yis."
"Was it moonlight when the occur
renee took place p
Not . bit av it"
4 .'Was it Starlight 2" -
.'Net . whit; it was SO dark that
you could not have seen your hand be-
fore you
"Was there light shining from any
house near by Z"
''Not a bit av house was there any
where about"
well, then, if there was no moon,
no starlight, no light from any house,
and so dark that you couldn't see even
your hand before you, how are you
able to swear that the prisoner is the |
mani Did you see him !? So
Why, your Honor. when the spal-
peen struck me (may the devil away |
sid him) the fire few out of me eye so
fright that you might have seen to
'ick up . pin; you could. be- jabers !"
The court, ,jury, counsel and specta-
ors. exploded at this quaint idea, and
be prisoner was declared not guilty.
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Il come to STEEL" as the rat observ-
ed to the trap. "And l spring to en-
brace you" as the trap replied to the rat
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Six LARGEST SHIPS IN THE WoRLp.
According to the American Manu-.
facturer the six largest steamships il
the world are the Great Eastern, own
ed BY the international Telegraph Con-.
struction and Maintenance Company.
6I4 feet long, II feet broad; the City
Of Peking. some months ago launched
on the Delaware river for the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, 5000 tons,
423 feet long. 4S feet broad the Ligu-.
ria. Of the Pacific Steam Navigation
Company, 1920 tons, 46O feet long,
40 feet broad the Brittanic, Of the
White Star line, 400 tons, 455 feet
long. 45 feet broad !; the City of Rich
mond. of the Inman line, 4 900 tons.
1854 feet long, 43 feet broad, and the
Bothnia. Of the Cunard line, $500
ons, 1876 feet long. 42a feet broad.
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Burning Of the Cospatrick !.

More, Abeut the Su9ering. Of the
Survivors.
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/ The London Dsily Neps contains th
following telegram from Madeira. date,
Dec. 20: -. @
On looking over the narrative o
Macdonald, the second officer Of th,
emigrant ship Cospatrick, / find tina
the missing boat contained the chic
officer, the ships butcher. Eve seamen,
named Nicol, Cunningham, Derby,
Roscovy. and Wood, and Is passen-
gers The two boats kept company on
the 10th and 21st Of November. Il
then began to blow, and they we're
separated during the night On the
22d, thirst began to tell severely on
those in Macdonald's boat. One nan,
named Bentley, fell overheard while
steering. and was drowned !; and three
men died after becoming mad On the
2Sd, four more men died, and the sur
vivors were 50 hsngry and thirsty that
they drank the blood and ate the liyers
oftWo Of the dead On the 24th, six
more men died. Others died the next
day, and the number in the boat was
reduced to eight. Three Of these had
lost their reason On the 26th, before
daylight, a bark passed close to the
boat. She was hailed but no answer
came. That day one more man died. Ii !
The rest kept sucking the blood Of the
dead. On the 9th, Friday, the weather
YES squally, with light showers, but
she sufferers could not catch drop Of
water. Two more men died. Thew
threw one overheard, but were too weak
% lift the other. The number Of those
Hive in the boat was now reduced to
i've, two Of whom had gone mad. ALI
vsre in a drowsy state, when Macdon-
Id was reused up by one Of the mad
nen biting his feet Macdonald then
aw q vessel bearing down, which prov
d to be the British Sceptre, from Cal
utta to Dundee. The poor fellows
Iere taken on board and treated with
very kindness BY the captain and his
Ulcers and crew, but the two who had
'st their reason died on board the !
'ritish Seeptre. The rest were landed
! st. Helena on the 9th inst. On
eeember II, no news Of the missing ,
oat had reached St. Helena. "A
, 1875-08-22

su<cfal Co7rkspozdencs Of Tbs chicago Tribune.
Sr. CHARLES ILL.,, Aug. 21.-A grand picnic
WAS given on Her1ington's Island. Geneva, un-
der the auspices Of the st. Charles Catholic
Church, Thursday. The picnic concluded with
ball in Twins new hall Tho island is one Of
the most beautiful spots on Fox River for pic
MIC About 500 persons participated. and un-
doubtedy enjoyed themselves. Music was fur
nshed BY the st. Charles Cornet Band, Mr. n
T. Roche, leader. and the Batavis Quadrille
Band, Mr. William Cole, prompser. Dancing,
croquet, foot-races, sack-races, etc., were the
chief smusemenss- Much credit ia due to the
Committee of Arrangementa,- ,-Mesars. Thomas
DoyIe. James Corey. r. Z. Loe, n. T. Roche,
Thomas Foley, Of st. Charles; John Landars,
Fred OFT, and P. MeBreen, Of Genevx,-for their
exertlonB+
There were twelve entries for i foot~race for
q gpld-headed cana. The crowd was 40 eager 10
witness the raee that it was impossible to make
room for the tvelYo to run at once, 80 they were
divided into four parties Of three each the fast
est runner OF each party to zace for the cane.
Tie ewiiteat runners OF, the four parties we're
Ed Bowman. Ed Lirsd.y, Charles Mussen, aud
John GoateY. Eddie Bowman, the smallest but
Rwiftest runner on the grounda wop the cane,
which was duly presented. The ssck-race was
won by George Dunlap, all the others falling
down and rolling over, to the great amusement
Of all
Some gentlemen. evidently wishing to see
some fun, offered to present $40 gold ring 70
the understanding lady On the ground, The
young ladies' we're ~ sp modes. that it took \
61at-clf9s bonk-canvasqar to talk nix intq il,
Aud than only On tbs condition that tbs gonLlc-
, 1875-08-22

| Sneeta1 Coresuondsnez ef The Ghteago Tribune.
NAPERy1LLE, ILL.,. Aug. 21.-Farmsrs nre using
all the sunny hours in harvesting their oats, and
in mauy places the sound OF the reaper can be
heard throughout the entire Sabbath day. Tho
yield Of oats will be good, and it will be largaly
saved, notwithstanding the fact TINT 1t was badly
| lodged By the storms OF some weeks ago. The
growth OF tue corn crop ia prodigiouB, bat warm
| weather is now needed to mature it,
number OF students have already arrived. to
be present at the opening Of tho fall term Of tha
Northwestern College. Teachers Institute has
WAS attended BY q large nunbar OF teachers.
the exercises were conducted by Mr. G. W.
Richmond, ths County Superintendent, and were
no doubt very beneficial to lhe teachers present.
The teachers were entertained aud instructed By
the lectures Of Prot. Smith, OF the Northwestern
College, on eocution. Examinations tor teach
err certificates we're held during the week.
Miss S. E. Dyer has charge OF tho selec:
school formerly taught by Mis-. Stowe.
Mr. 8. H. skinner opens select school in the
basement Of the baptist Church Monday, the
30th inst.
Prot Rassweiler has gone to Kansas to dis
pose OF some lands belonging to the Northwest
ern College.
tensive preparations for Its forthcoming exhlbi-
tlon-
The regular meeting Of the Debating Society
WAS held Iast Monday evening, and Was we'll At
tended. The following question vas discussed:
Ought the Crime Of Murder Be Punlahsd BY
the Death Penalty Z" Supplementary remarks
we're mado By DR.. Bell aud Prof. Heldner-
Prof. Cross has been spending the past week
at the Southern Illinois Normal University, giv.
Ing lectures on panmanship and bus.pesd science.
Miss Hattie Greene has gone to Galena to
spend few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Hankins.
Alr. Charles Perkins has beeu spending the
past week with friends in the vliisge.
The young friends OF Eva Hunt met at her
, 1875-08-22
OAKTCN SPRINGS.

OAKTCN SPRINGS.
Special D'spaeh to The Chtea0o Tribune
PEwArKEE, VIA, Aug. AL. a. Kirk. Of ].
S. Kirk l. Co., ]. ". nimball, OF the Michigan
Cantral Railroad, and C. 3. Shourds, jsweler, al
Of Chicago, have caught from one boat to-day in
Lake Pewaukee. s13 pickerel bass, and perch,
catch OF the season.
The weather is a little cloudy, and ducks are
getting plenty. The lovers Of sport should take
notice where few days may be spent to advau-
tage.
Twenty arrivals this week from Evanston and
as many mora from Chicago, all At the Oakton
Springs Hotel. A lew from other points a1 the
Health Hotel and everybody enjoying tnem-
selves.
, 1875-08-22

men would close their ewes. The entries warn
MISS Ella Lane, Miss Mary Masterson, Miss
Julia Bowen, Miss Sara Oarlin, Lizzie Kennedy,
sna Aaggy Kelley. The victory mas won By
IRw1S's VIEW HALL
Inc foundation OF lr. Irwin's new hall was
!a1d over thirty years ago. and he has leeu at
"oFa On 1t ever since, atid it is not completed
YET. Tho danclng-halL il 60 by so. and the din
iog-room is 10 BY 60. The former vas crowded
Inursdfg night to .ts utmost capacity. The
mu'lc ms unusually Fms and the leaders, Messrs.
Cole and Justice, did Justice themselves The
programmes we're very neat. and consisted OF
twenty four dances. Supper was served
Miss Lizzie Carpenter. noted belle OF St.
Charles; Misses Stella and Lima Buzley. Miss
Ida LinsdaY, Mas Stella Cu!yerson, Mss Nc
Master, Miss Kitty Mcfaslen, Miss Gus Hazzle-
tine, Miss Hortensia Wing. bliss Tilda Sweeson,
M Mlsa Mcdonald Mis- Wis; Clancy: Miss Katie Mur-
McBseen. Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Osgood, Mr. and
Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. r. Doyle, Mayor Lewis
and daughter. Mss Geneyieve, Aid. T.. E. Ryan
and wife, Arthur Merrill. reporter OF the St.
Charles Leader; AID. Elliott. Allen Freeman, T.
G. Veeder. James 0'Bren. Dan Mccalley, John
Bowers. s. B. Halls, Charles Hains, Frank Ne:
Master, Will Huat, q. Sill George Dunlap, H
A. Ferson, Mute Lloyd, c. A. Miller, Charles
Anderson, and c. A. Wing. During the evening
cane worth ZIG was voted to the mnat popular
man. The two candidates were air. C. L. Miller
and T. E. Ryan. Tho latter received the moas
votes.
PERSONAL
Mr. Herman II. Greene, who has been at
Saratoga for lis health, has returned to ST.
Charles.
Yrs. J. ". Butler aud son, Master Freddie,
are visiting with Mr. George Ferson.
Alfss Jessts Fergus, Of Chicago. is visiting
her friend, Miss Bessie Biers. At Geneva
MIR. J. Miller, Teller First National Bank,
Chicago, and wife are making short stay With
Mira II. j. Greene.
Miss Nellie Hogan, OF Chicago, ia stopping
with her friend, MISS Ella Christian.
Mtss Nellie Leonard, bella OF the West Side
in Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Vauames, and SIR. and
Mrs. Frank Wells and daughter, Miss May. are
visiting at Cregiei's summer residence.
Mr. Dewitt Clinton Wells. OF Chicago, is-mak-
ing short stay with Charles III. Warren.