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willing to Take the Contract.

Lebanon Herald.l
A prominent young gentleman who has
very recently forsaken the devious ways
Of celibacy, distinguished himself Sun
day morning 1t was at one of our city
Sunday-schools, and an effort was being
made to raise sufficient funds to pay for
Sunday-school periodicals for next year
including the Sunday-sohool Magazine,
the Sunday-school Visitor and the Little
People. Thereupon, our young Benedict
arose and spoke in the words and figures
following: "Mr. superintendent, ii you
will secure money enough for the Maya,
zine and Visitor, will supply the school
with Little People" His offer was
promptly accepted-he is known to be a
man who,
Whatever he is sot to do,
He does it with zest;
No matter what his contract is,
He does his level best "
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Ticket ofice 27S MAIN street. 7
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, 1875-01-03

in d spirit OF irreverence or levity that We re-
marx that hell as thore represented ,s delight
fully absurd institution. It is hardly possible
that the brain which emanatod this sublime idoa
of eternal fire intended to show US the whole OF
that bad place at ons glimpse. Tho Designer
evidently meant to give US peep, thinking that
hell, like Cayenne pepper, must be par1aken OF
but apariuRly. Limited Us this luEid corner OF
the Inferno is. it contains the most interested
and interesting person connected with the inst,-
tuition, to Wit: tho proprietor. who is bow
legged and sawdustr individual clothed
in red tights. Evidently he has been
long troubled with rheumatism. His JOINTS
bulge out with abnormal angularlty, and his
ed with toasting-fork. He is sthin.-1ameutably
lean,' in fact,-and if, as Is supposed. he fecds
upon the souls Of departed Aldermen his supply
Of provender must have boen short indeed. His
attitude is shaky. 4 little inrring would bring
him Gown from his pedestal and scatter bis Baw-
Before this macerated monarch OF darkness,
whose countenance, claws. and cow-heels express
the most determined ferocity, bend in suppllca.
ton the wnitened wa1-work spirits OF two bad
human beings One is man. the otneI "a a
out toward the bandy-logged Beelzebub
and, doubtless appeal for mercy. There
are traces of indigestion upon their facee,
recalling the midnight terrors Of toasted cneese
or such anti-peptic sustenance to which the
wicked are prone There is similarly IN the COM
ple1ion OF the man certainty OF convivial habits
which are sadly irritating as recollection or
former days. The wall OF this compartment 1s
skirtod with little devils Of grotesque shape and
miscb;eyous tendency, without whose kind CO.
operation the imagination would give way in the
effort to believe this correct representation of
ths somb1o realms OF eternal night and TN
quenchablo anguish. AIr. peck'a hell is Little
more amusing and a trihe less possible even tha
Col. Woods menagerie OF bald-neadso, dusty
Apostles. 81
, 1875-01-03
APlEASANT PANDEM0NlUM.

Tho Chicago Museum, Ike al other such insti-
tutions, possesses soma features of highly lu-
dicrous description. It is richer in curiosities
than most museums in the country. having
better collection OF living and stuffed animals
than can be often found. Among the curiosities
of such place are always to be reckoned the wax
figures and Eide-show. Can anybody forget the
inane group Of wax figures At Woods Museum, in
which automatic Apostles were representedin in the
sct Of taking the Last Supper Judas Iscariot Was
m especially Objectionable parsonage. There was
something in hismanner which recalled Atsmus
Wards show very vividly, on The occasion when,
after unkind treatment oy gross unbeieve1s,
Jrdas WAS found With clas-pipe in his mouth,
1o,t5,o "a drunken and detected rs billed
owl" Lacking the twelve Apostles, whom BY
tho Jay it Ss ao esregonsy nds4 dd!sEspntasls sns
c,,nst.noes The modern Museum contains
something choice IN tho way OF =
glimpse into Tophat And 1t i not
, 1875-01-03
A WOMAh'S HAZE.

Hhs loved him, and she's dying nsx
With the dying Of tho Jesr;
Bring me tbs brightest, sweetest deva1ss
To deck with JOY her t:sT:
For hAye loved her better far
Than I'll the world beside:
Oh! would rather see her desd
Than shs should bs hfs br1da.
IL do not think that an Inads
Too we'll hi1 heart know
Fer heart would break with hls dseatfc
Her life be hlEed With woe-
And, though love her bette1 Tar
Than ali the world beside,
I hall the hour with widest JOY
Dca1h tobs hun Of hts br1da.
Once, when the jsanains's starry wreath
Waved in the Southern bresxs,
And mocEng- bird and ortolA
Sang TO the sunIit seAa
8o vhspered vords Of fove and truth,
And won me for his bE1ds:
r vdrs better far II, in thAt houx,
Happy, might have dted-
Tpr hs was false ~ man can b.
For9etf1l Of my fate:
And do you wonder that ny tova
Should all be turned % bats
And. though I've loved him bettsr fx9
THIN Ill the world bexide.
1ha,l the hour With uau9ht but joy
Death rots him Of bis bride.
SuuAoo. AooA41 '~A~''~'
, 1875-01-03

FRED DOUGLASS IN TIE STAR COURSE.
The reappearance here after several years Id
eeuce of that veteran orator OF the Anti-SlaVery
CAUSE Fred Douglass, is an event which. in
view Of his subiect, will excite considerable IN
terest outside and beyond the circle Of regular
attendants upon the Star entertainments, the
theme Which be is about to discuss being one
not only OF semi- political but of historical import
nnco. Victor Hugo ia said to be now engaged IN
writing life Of John Brown, and other great
historians are getting material upon the subject,
go thakit is now certain that not only will John
Browns soul Ego marching on through
tho centuries but that his life and name will be-
come as historic - Washington's. There ls
semblsnce of dramatic unity to be found in the
fact that John Brown should find his most e1o-
onent eulogist in one who belongs to the race to
which he sacrificed his life. 1t Ia not too much
In expect that Fred Douglass will be lnspired to
his noblest utteranco BY the theme upon when
he will speak next Tuesday night. Those VINO
attend his lecture may, therefore. expect r'cn
literary treat IS we'll Is an insssuctase o1sco0se
SCHUYLER coLFA1 on ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The announcement made for the nrss time To-
day By the Manager Of the Star Course lnas toeI
have uade arrangements for special lecture 10
bo delivered here Jan. u by Schuyler coifa1'
upon Lincoln, Is in keeping with the enterprise
which has hitherto characterized their manage
ment. 1t il safe to predict that this will be the
literary e7snt and lecture-sensation OF the eear
son. The peculiar and confidential relsaons
which existed between Mr: CoIfa1 and Lincoln
for 90 many years qualify the former to speak
win final authority upon the life and character
=; tha raverad Lincoln. The largest hall in the
city viii not hold those who viii want ahtE TO nfa1
adv viii eiYe uron this theme, particularly ~
this viii be- ihe 6rst appearance in this CITY o1
r. a1-Vico-Prcsident in prepared address.
, 1875-01-03

SEASON OF REST.
The musical world. locally at least, is again
ysry quiet. with no special announcement to
make between now and the 18th, when the opera
season commences. Meanwhile there are some
specks Of war beginning to make their appear
ance. aud indications point to some dlssonancos,
which it NAV be worth while to glance at. One
OF these is betwenn two Instrumental leaders.
the occasion being rival Sunday concerts, which
may doyelope into an open warfare before long.
The choir circles OF tho city are also considerably
asitated Just ut present, owing to the fact that
pulpit criticism has been inaugurased in quar-
ter least expected. The locality Was the Third
Unitarian Church, the time Sunday before
last and the critic the most eminent
Unitarian clergyman Of the city. The choir of this
church is \ double quartette, and has been in tho
habit Of haring vesper services. On the evening
in question. tuo OF the choir we're sick, and :he
orrauiet sent note to the officiating clergyman
stating that on this account this vesper service
would not be sung. The clergyman made the
announcement to the congregation, and took oc'
cas1on to remark that he was very glad OF it, as
ha did not like yesper services. He waa very
sorrv that two OF the choir we're sick. but ho did
not know but that it might be an advantage to
have one of the choir sick al the time, it in that
manner yespe5 services could be avoldod- lhe
statement created considerable sensation, CON-
ing from clergyman who, few weeks ago in a
public lecture, announced that bis Con-
greeatioa came to hear him in the
morning sud went 10 Turner Hall in
the afternoon, and that he Was glad Of 1t, tue
general impression being that II he could stand
Turner Hall music on Sunday, he ought not TO
find fault With VesDor services, but worse Was to
come. He Rad the hymn set to the old penny
royal tune 0: .' Antioch" and desired the con-
Knows tho dreadful dragging way in which con-
gregations sing pennyroyal mnsic. and that there
has been 40 method yet discovered Of making
them sing up to time. Before reading the next
hy1un, shic' Hsa :. .Coronadou," {" the clergyman
diat aaeai41A taa congregation for not Gaging
, 1875-01-03

"Antioch any better, and hoped they would I'M
provo on Coronation," but apologetica1fy re-
marked that it was very difficult. he supposed.
for 20 s ths
climax aud made choir and organist red hot. The
latter after the service was finished, boldly
accostad the clergyman, and informed
him that il he had any criticisms to mike here
after from tue pulpit, he had better confne
them to lis own church, and that it he must
make them, i. would bs in better taste to make
them to Ilim in prlvste,-a view Of the situation
Nhich was apologesically accepted by the clergy
man. The choir, however, is still very sore. and
last Sunday but two OF the douole-qnartette we're
IN their seats.
Another prominent church-choir in the West
Division is ln 2 wrangle, the contralto and the
leader being at sword s-points. Tho fight ia still
pending, bur it is very bad way to commence
the New Year.
SACRED CONCERT.
The programme for the first concert at the
Academy Of Music, which takes place this even
ing, under the direction Of Mt. Loesch, will be
as follows:
l. Overture" Euryanthe, Weber
2. Cello soo--" Le 1estr De .serTa's
g. Dallad-a Little Flowers, .Molloy
!, scnirzo from Scotch Symphony. ~MondelAsohn
/, overture to .Relssger
oh0Fnr {for Jour t1omSca::) ''
s. Finale to Lohengrln.' Wagner
l. SOLD for trombone. :. The Rng,". -Heinemznn
Hr. N. braun.
e. Good Might Ny Dearest Child
Nr. Jul H4nneH.ann.
i & Sthj1l4y M1TCQ. AE0A
PRAISE SERVICE.
The programme for the praise service at Plym-
outh Congregational Church, this evening, un-
der the direction Of Mr. /. Y. Flaglor, will be as
follows
l. Organ prelude,. Battlso
. 4nIhcn for Nav Year jackson
), Gloria Patri MorA
l. The Lord My PaEtNre ".... fAestI
s. G1r3A from IQ3TQ M2R2 .0hyG1AA
a Mar 10 tho Lord our God Rheinberger
I. Orgau postludo. .Aendelasohn
, 1875-01-03

I single evening there is a mistake somewhere :;
and let the public be not deceived into suppos'ns
the applause Of the clacqueurs always necessary
to follow, or regarding crowded house as
paying one. II it will do SO, it may teach the
cacqueur to fling in his plsudt At ths right point,
or not at all.
, 1875-01-03

\
Twas not in tho Office WHEN they arrived, and conse-
quently did not sec them regster me hano"t9nas ~
Of the registry their FIRST arrival II nos has OF
nth the hote. After their ar1i,al the 18Th. ~
them the next morning II tbs breakfast 1a2e. Ano IN
the paroE aef reen mt ny ths
myself consisting OF .~o ana oraaay ,
cocktail. It waa my impression that had seen tn9
s1W bi. and saw him afterv1rd bs return
from Bolton from the North Eeeognl1ea nlm as
oncs On his return from the No1th ~ on9 tns sanae
man with these two ladies'.
Odd you recognize who he vast Al suppos-
ed that knew who be WA The & day that thsss e.
as returned hsFt IL Il. vi aaaros vh u s
Before going Into ths dtning-roon be
s,s .hasod 10 . picture. asHngl lps i a had
recoeuzed the picture being that Of the man who
waa before with those two ladiea Ut our house ou
Tho 14th Of November IT. kingaie5 * Psia ;. s 1es
Of KinaeiI and Mrs.. Field shown. ! reoognizs tbs
Rentlemans photograph Is that Of the man Who W
NTH h t.s lna two
vere At our house, although this picture II thinner
and the laay then WIS considerably larger. But It
IL ii On one une at. kingsley and ladies" add tbs
entries the rooms are made IN the sAne mannar On
November and the 18th saw the gentlamAn drive
past our housa on bis way to the depot
NQU1R1Ea ABOUT CATS.
Benjsn1in o. Brown, hotelkeepar st Lake
George, testified:
In November, 1873, lived 1t French Mountain,
Warren County, and clerk At the time in Brown
Hallway House. Remember party Of two l1dies and
one gentleman stopping at ths Halfway HOUSE, but an
not wiling to swear it was on the 14th OF November
1873 Tho party came in sleigh. OF which the two
ladies' occupied the third seat Thero was one tai
slim lady Tho other lady thin and considerably
shorter. Ths gentleman was medium 1-szed, With chin
vbiskers and : 1n1,stache, think On thetr arrival
nj The ho,e they weru shown into the Trlor by mo and
furnished Heidsieck champagno-ons pint bottla
hiled small fesk Of brandy for the gentleman. We
lad sona conyeIsat1on about the cata there- There
vere soma ssvensy-fye OF ono hundred cass Ia tho
neiaborhood which attracted considerable atsnttou,
and hid oonva1nAana Win hoaA Ia AAo1ss oou1
, 1875-01-03

Times have come to that pass when man
ant eat fis house On fire. collect the INSURANCE,
and put on styla With tho money, rltnont IONS
ans L rnaAn enough to hror out inanasf'oos"
, 1875-01-03

HUBICAL GOSSIP.
George F. Root las been holding musical
convention at Prairie City, Ill.
H. s. Perk1no, Of this city, is holding conven-
tions in Missouri, and Il. 4. Palmer in Ohio.
Prof. Bergsteln has been elected conductor
OF the Apollo Club, and is briskly At work on \
programme for the next concert.
Mr. S. G. Pratt is contemplating n second
con ;ers, ut which he will repeat the selections
from bis opera, making The first part Of the pro-
eramme miscellaneous.
Mr. S. G. Pratt, the leader Of the choir OF the
Church OF the Messiah, is arranging for grand
sacred concert at the church two weeks from
this evening, at which the choir of tho church.
assisted By some eminent outside talent, will
take'part in very excellent programme.
Another album has made its appearance is-
suod by tho international Publishing Company,
and ia for sale at the MUSHROOMS OF ". ".
Kimball, corner of State and Adams streets. It
is filed with very chocs selection Of light
music both vocal and instrumental, and ia sold
ut very low rate
MUSICAL so1EEE.
The next soirea OF the Musical College will be
given at The parors of the College, 493 Wabash
avenue, on Monday evening, the 11th, with the
following nropramma:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-04
-
Petroleum Gas.
]. X. LUrTRELL

The Common Council have under
consideration proposition to light
the streets of this city with gas. The
company making the offer is new one
and their plan is also new. The prop
osition to the Council is, we are told,
very liberal, and the trial may be
made without loss to the taxpayers of
the city. The fact that the gas of
this company is manufactured from
crude petroleum and that we have
thousands of barrels of this article
running to waste in the San Fernan-
do mountains makes the consideration
of this plan one of Importance to our
people. The town of Santa Clara is
now lighted with gas generated from
petroleum and the Echo of that place
says of it, 'Tt is giving universal sat
isfation to its patrons, and we do not
hesitate for moment to recommend
the public generallyto use it in prefer
ence to any other light. 1t is more
brilliant, but less dazzling to the eyes
the best light to read by-can be
used without the slightest danger, and
in the long run is the cheapest,as we'll
as the best light that can be afforded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-04
Pinchback's Prospects Waning.

WASHINGTON, February 1st. = 1t
seems altogether unlikely that Pinch
back will obtain seat in the Senate
in any event. He has not in any of
the caucuses received majority of the
Republicans in the Senate, though he
did obtain majority of those present.
1t is known that some of those who
voted for Pinchback in the caucus did
so very reluctantly, aud he would prob
ably not get in the full Senate more
than twenty or twenty-five votes, at
the extreme limit. The talk in the
caucus was very plain, and it was
made clear that many Senators re-
garded him as very unfit person to be
a member of the Senate, and if he was
admitted immediate action would be
taken looking to his expulsion. The
Committee Oh Privileges and Elections
may make a favorable report on his
credentials, but action is not likely to
be pressed at present, if at all this ses-
sion.