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Smyrna times., 1876-08-16


James Little of Montreal has published
pamphlet on the probable duration OF
the timber supply of Canada and the
United States, if the destruction of forests
goes on at the present rate. Beginning
with Maine, he limits her forest resources
to period from five to ten years. Her
principal pineries are nearly all gone, and
many of the mills erected for the white
pine trade are now running on spruce OF
small dimensions. The Eastern and all
the Middle States, except New York and
Pennsylvania, are just as badly off. The
Adirondacks still have large quantity Of
spruce left, and the Susquehanna Valley
in Pennsylvania is still rich in pine; but it
is estimated that few years more will clear
the good timber from both. Mos. of the
Southern States abound in pitch pine and
cypress, but have no white pine, which is
the wood most in demand for general uses,
To the vast stretches of white pine in Michi.
gan he allows life of only six years and
he takes the same view of Wisconsin and
Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the
prairie States and Territories generally
have but little forest land, and are largely
dependent on Michigan and Wisconsin.
Washington and Oregon have timber to
spare, and distribute it along the whole
western coast of North and South America.
In conclusion, he advises more liberal en-.
couragement of the cultivation of new
forests, if only 10 avert in part the serious
consequences of the diminution of rainfall,
which follows these unsparing raids upon
the timber lands.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A farmer gathers what he sows, and
seamstress sews what she gathers.
1t is difficult to tell how much q fish will
weigh by looking at the scales.
Deception one cannot see through--A
glass eye.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A book agent was recently shot in Texas.
Whereupon the Worcester Press heartless-
ly and Indignantly remarks that "therc is
universal demand all over the country
for more book agents-in Texas"
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

\ little fourycarold remarked to her
mamma on going to bed: g. am not afraid
of the dark "No, of course you are not, .
replied her mamma, "for it can't hurt
you But, mamma, was little afraid
once when went into the pantry in tho
dark to get cooly." "What were you
afraid Off" asked her mamma. IL was
afraid | couldn't find the cookies"
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

\ good joke IS going the round Of the
western part of this State at the expense
OF the crudito editor of one of the Michigan
dailies, who, on discovering a fire, rushed
out into the street shouting: "ConAagra.
ton ! conhagration!! conhagration y! Ap.
rroXim"tc hither with the implements Of
delugo and extinguish this Combustion. -
Dla.1n EaLntn1 N,rs.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

An impecunious individual was heard to
mutter, as he finished reading a railroad
hand-bill headed Through without
change" "That's the road shall take
no fault to find with them terms"
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

The nation that produces the most mar
riages is fascination.-Er. And perhaps
the nation that produces the most divorces.
is alienation Muristo,cn Herald.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

"Thcro arc some preachers who can
manage to deliver a sermon and leave out
Christ's namo altogether. Surely the true
bclivor will stand, like Mary Magdalenc,
over the sermon, and say, They have taken
away my Lord, and know not where they
have laid him. "-Sl,uycoa.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

At the closing OF q concert, while a
young gentleman was struggling with lis
hat, cane, oTercoat, opera-glass, and his
young lady fan, all OF which he wa; try
ing to retain in his lap, q suspic;ous-looking
black bottle fell on the floor with thud.
" There, he exclaimed to his companion,
- shall lose my cough medicine" That
was presence Of lnind for you
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

Ham Omlet is easily and quickly made,
and relishes well. Beat four eggs till quite
feathery, then add three large spoonfuls
finely minced lean ham. Butter the frying.
pan well and pour all in. When we'll set,
roll all up like a jelly-roll and serve I'M,
mediately. Steady, moderate fire is always
necessary to make nice omelet, or indeed
to cook eggs in any style, If you prefer
fried eggs, have plenty of hot fat in your
frying pan. Into this fat set as many
muffin rings as you have eggs to fry, and
break the eggs into the rings. When fried
sufficiently remove with slice to tho
platter from which they are to be served,
remove the muffin rings, and the eggs will
be of uniform size and look nicer than If
fried in the old,fashioned way.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A man in Oswego recently had one
hundred and twenty-five pounds of Warts
taken offhis hands. A young man named
Wright married her.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

The Montana girl has very nice sense
OF propriety. When the old man fastens
the gate to keep her in nights, she'll stop
half an hour to chew the rope off, rather
than climb over the fence.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

If you see young man, about dusk,
sneaking home through the back streets,
keeping close to the house walls and wear
ing a pair of immaculate white trowsers
with ghastly clot of green on each knee,
you can bet he has Just got in from pic,
mic
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

Tender and True."-Little girl ooh,
please sir, I've brought your shirt ONE, but
mother says she can't wash it no more,
COS she was obliged to paste it up agen the
wall and chuck soapsuds at it, it's so ten.
dor "
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

How cool and nice it would be to fall
down well Detroit Free Press. Provided
you did not kick the bucket.-P PHILADELPHIA
Bulletin,
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A strong solution of carbolic acid and
water, poured into holes, kills the ants it
touches, and the survivors Immediately
take themselves off.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

The Iro2l(cncc Jo,rnal has most
romantic story Of marriage in the surf.
Among the recent Summer guests at Mar.
ragansett Pier have been a wealthy resident
Of Baltimore, his blooming daughter, and
companion, whose office it was to stand
guard over her young mistress, and inter.
ccpt any letter that she might send 10 q
young gentleman at the South. Before a
fortnight had elapsed dainty little missivc
was III the Baltimore mailbag. The young
gentleman packed his valise and set out
for Rhode Island Tho father was forbid,
den by his physician to battle in the surf.
and his daughters companion hated salt
water, and usually sat on the rocks when
her charge donncd bathing-suit. While
the happy girl was in the water her lover
suddenly appeared before her, swimming
like duck, and proposed that they should
be married the next day in the breakers.
She said yes. The next noon the lovers, a
clergyman, and two witnesses formed q
group in the surf further out than the
OIher oatheFs dared to so. The marriage
ceremony had to be suspended every few
seconds on account of the breakers, and a
laugh broke from the lips of the girl when
the clergyman solemnly gave full opportu
nifty for the forbidding of the banns
Everybody noticed how gay she was al
dinner that day, and her father thought
She has forgotten that Baltimore upstart
already" A few hours later lie was unde
ceived. Then the tempest ragged again,
but a lawyers cool counsel finally pre-
vailed. The bridegroom fingered few
days, and then went back to Baltimore
where next October the participants of the
Comedy in the Surf will Toappear in the
same characters in the drama of Grand
Wedding before the eyesof the world.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16
Does a Bird Die a Natural Death 2

1t is tho opinion Of some naturalists that
birds never died what is termed a natural
death, but come to their end by some
murdcrous or accidental means; yet |
have found sparrows and vireos in the
field and woods dead or dying, that bore
10 marks Of violence; and | remember
that once in my childhood a red d-bird fell
down in the yard completely exhausted
and was brought in by girl its bright
scarlet image idelibly stamped upon my
recollection. 1t is not known that birds
nave any distempers like the domestic
fowls, but saw social sparrow one day
quite disabled by some curious naIady,
that suggested a disease that sometimes
attacks poultry; one eye was nearly rut
out by large scrotulous looking sore, and
on the last joint Of one win. there was a
large humorous or fungus growth that
crippled the bird completely. On another
occasion ! picked up one that appeared
well bat could not keep its centre of
gravity when in fight, and so fell to the
ground.
One reason why dead birds and animal,
are 50 rarely found is that on the approach
OF death their instinct prompts them 10
creep under some cover where they would
be the least liable to fall prey to their
natural enemies. 1t IS doubtful if airy Of
the game birds, like the pigeon and grouse,
ever die of old age, Or the semi,gamc birds,
like the bobolink or the century living .
crow bat in what form can death oycrtakc
the hummingbird or even the barn
swallow? Such are true birds of the air
they may occasionally be lost at sea during
their imigrations but so far as know, they
are not preycd npon by any other species
-Joh" Br1ooy's . Bird Ncdc1,," IN .Scr.J1c,.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

An IRISH doctor lately sent in his bill to a
iady as ioilows; ITO curing your husband
till he died.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

~ shall follow her soon, said sad.eyed
man at the grave Of his wife. Within O
month he was following another woman.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16


UoLD BOILED HAM.-To use up the bits of
sO'u boiled ham, reject most Of the fat, and
= cupful, or even less, chopped very
sue add the Yolks of eight eggs, a cupful
:. mix, with two tablespoonful of -four
.Nlred smoothly in it, salt and pepper to
4'e' and the last thing the whites of
s'e eggs beaten stiff. Drop in the frying
pau IN half lard and half butter sufficient to
-. when cooked enough to turn, do so,
eng careful not TO brown them too much.
~, a onion may be chopped with the meat,
'ne Havor is likedi these proportions
LAY Oe varied in many ways, using all small
f'e0ss OF lean ham, boiled, and if eggs are
Asoe, less OF them and more milk and
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

Coal OH ExPLOsION.-Mr s. S. Mann, an
expert in coil oil casualties, says that care
iul investigation proves to him that most
OF the coal oil lamp explosions are caused
by using wicks of less diameter than is
required by the wick apertures of the
lamps. He exhibits the cap of the lamp
which hurried to eternity woman Of
rierce street, Baltimore. The wick of
mat lamp was much to small, and tho
'"eking space gave opportunity for gaseous
enaha;ions from the oil to combine with
e lame, and make tho subsequent
ui'ActrOus explosion. 1t shound be known
'ua' lamp wicks are graded as to size, and
purchasers should buy them TO fit the
WICK apertures of their lamps.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

Journalistic amenities are appreciated in
Georgia. The Savannah Advertiser says ,
A GAINESVILLE editer washed his feet the
other day, and several large rats which
drank of the water afterwards died i'm.
mediately.n
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A good cup of coffee as an accompani.
ment to good breakfast, is indispensable.
We prefer to buy the coffee in the kernel,
roasted, and to grind it just before using.
To one full cup of ground coffee add one
large spoonful of ground chicory and one
egg. Mix all we'll together Oyer this
pour three pints of boiling water, let it ro-
main on the fire fifteen minutes, simmer
ing slowly, then set the cofEee-p pot ono side
and put in two spoonfuls of cold water. In
five minutes you will have as clear and de.
licious coffee as could be desired. Many
object to the use of chicory, because it is
not coffee, but it certainly improves the
flavor as we'll as the color of the coffee, and
far from being injurious, its medicinal pro-
perties are stimulating to the livor especially,
and also to the digestive organs.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16
The Centennial Attractions for
August,
MILITARY.


The entire military of the State of Con.
necticut have arranged for camp in Fair
mount Park on the 2Sth of August.
THE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA.
The most complete arrangements are
being made for this grand occasion, which
bids fair to outrival any thing Of the kind
ever before known in the world. The
Schuylkill presents every advantage for a
complete view, and the beauty of its
scenery alone would compensate for a visit
to Philadelphia.
Among the foreign entries in this Regatta
are the Trinity College, Cambridge, Eng.
land; Dublin University Boat Club. Lon.
don Rowing Club, and a Canadian club.
In Four-Oared Shells there are some twenty
homo entries.
a large number of valuable prizes have
been offered, and it is estimated that the
attendance in Philadelphia will be verv
great. These Regattas will take place from
the 10Th of August to the 5th of Septem.
Der.
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
lhls extensive Order proposes to hold a
grand Reunion on the ODD of August. A
committee on Finance has boon appointed
and the subscriptions are very satisfactory.
1t is anticipated that there will be vory
large turnout, and the parade on tho 22d
Will be very attractive. At night there will
be grand reception and ball at the
Academy Of Music.
STATE EXCURSION TO THE CENTENNIAL.
The people of New Jersey are invited by
Governor Bedle to meet him on the Cen,
tennial Grounds on Monday, the 22d of
August. For the purpose of fully carrying
out the acceptance of this invitation, ex.
cursion parties are being formed in all tho
principal cities and towns, and the rail,
roads have made special arrangements to
meet the probable demand for transporta.
ton. The New Jersey building will be
thrown open to the citizens, and the Hon.
a. Browning, of Cam,lon, will deliver an
appropriate historical address on the occa.
sion.s
The programme, so far as arranged, con.
templates that the various cities towns and
counties will send their citizens in special
trains OF cars, so that they will all arrive at
the Centennial depot, on Elm avenue, by
or before 9 o'clock in tho morning of the
22d instant. the day now understood to be
selected for this gigantic excursion party.
AS rapidly as the trains empty their living
cargoes upon the platform at the depot,
the excursionists will march into the gates
OF the Exhibition. The aggregate will
amount to probably over $4,000 persons.
Other States are making similar arrange,
ments for excursions to Philadelphia, and
there seems every probability that the
crowd of visitors for the ensuing three
months will be a large increase on the total
number up to the 1st of August. Special
excursions are being arranged for in the
New England States.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

\ hanging draws well in South Carolina
On the day appointed for hanging Jerry
Coleman at Abbeyillc 5000 spectators, blacl,
and white, swarmed into the town to see
the show. During tho morning there was
dance near the jail-yard to the music of
horse fiddle, there were several amateur
prize fights, and liquor was on tap every
where. The jolly spectators were doomed
to disappointment. There was no free
show; the curtain fell but not the man
the Governor signed a reprieve until Aug.
Is. One Word. Is it wise or safe to draw
together immense crowds and whet their
appetite for blood? Has there not been
bloodshed enough in South Carolina without
making domoralizing spectacle of this OK.
ecution? If this murderer is to be hanged,
what need is there of an audience? +? A pri.
vate rehearsal in the jail-yard will be tar
more editying than full-dress performance
before mob.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

A MILLION Easily MADE-Just previous
to the death Of Mr.. a. T. Stewart, Mr.. Dale,
Of the bale silk Manufacturing Company
advised Mr.. Stewart to invest in raw SILK,
as the crop was likely to fail. Thercupon
A. I. Stewart d Co invested $I,o0o,000
IN raw silk, buying It 50 per pound.
Mr. Daio was right; the cIop faiIod, and
to-day raw silk is worth 500 Der pound,
and il A. I. Stewart & 60. were TO sell out
to-day they would realize a million by the
Operation.---N. l. ,Ssas.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16
Unhealthy Ice.

The modern science of medicine has
achieved its greatest triumphs in detecting
the immediate sources Of many diseases
and pointing out the means of avoiding
them. To the list of perils that may be
avoided by proper precaution is now to be
added the danger Of illness from the use
OF impure ice. The most striking instance
OF this on record has been very fully sat
forth III recent report to the Massachu
setts State Board of Health, by DR.. A. H.
Nichols, concerning the outbreak of an
intestinal disorder among the guests at one
OF the hotels at Rye Beach in the Summer
OF last year. The symptoms were those
generally following a arrangement of the
digestive system; such as nausea, giddiness.
loss OF appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
and fever. With about five per cent. of
the guests these symptoms were grave and
persistent; among the great majority, and
notably with children under ten years old.
there was no such illness, and there wero
no traces Of it at the other hotels and in the
cottages Of Rye Beach. The sewerage of
the hotel was first carefully investigated,
and then the water supply; the pro.
prietors of the hotel lending eager aid to
thorough research; even the kitchen and
its processes We're ovcrhauled without find.
ing the cause Of trouble At last it was dis
covered in the ice with which the hotel
was supplied. This had been procured
from pond Of which the outlet had in re-
cent years been closed by sand and stones
washed up from tho sea; The pond thus
becoming stagnant receptacle of mud
and sawdust, there being two saw-mills on
the stream above. The ice was subjected
to chemical analysis, and was found to
contain putrescent vegetable matter. Tho
hotel stopped using this contaminated ice,
and there was an end to tho sickness
among its boarders. The report concludes
by mentioning that there is a common but
quite mistaken popular notion that when
water freezes its impurities are somehow OK
cludcd from the ice The moral is so
obvious that it need not here be stated ;
but IN general way it may be worth while
to summarize the fact that water which is
not perfectly fit to drink is unsuitable for
an ice supply.-N y. 7rH,mc.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16
WHOLE NO. LIP.

A man who was not clever at conun-
drums, in attempting to got off one az a tea
party at his own house the other evening.
became exceedingly mixed. He intended
to ask the old question, "Why is woman.
like IVY the familiar but gallant answer
to which is, " Because, the more you're
ruined the closer She clings." But he pat
It, "Why is ivy like ii woman?" which
mono OF the ladies could tell, and 50 the
unfortunate man told them himself thai i
vas because the closer II c!:ngs the more
you're ruined.
Smyrna times., 1876-08-16

The entire military of the State of Con.
necticut have arranged for camp in Fair
mount Park on the 2Sth of August.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-27
The Centennial Globe-What the
Press Say of 1t.


IFyon, the Burlington Clipperl
The Rutland GLOBE on the first instant issued
q large illustrated centennial edition plainly
showing that the GLOBE is "head and should
ers" in advance of the other daily papers In the
state.
tFrom the 81. Adams Adrcrtissrl
The Rutland GLOBE issued an eleUant double
sheet, Illustrated holiday and centennial num-
Der last Saturday. THE GLOBE Is the most en-
terprising daily In Vermont and conducted with
much ability.
[From the Whitehall, ~ ~ Times
The Rutland centennial GLOBE, mammoth
eight page blanket sheet, was issued by the
enterprlsing proprie,ors OF the Rutlanf GLoRE
commendable public spirit In It's enterprise,
which is prominent feature wsth our lively
Vermont neighbor.
From the MiddieJury Register.l
The Rutland GLOBE issued centennial edl-
ton OF that journal Saturday morning In which
they furnished vast a.hount or appr0prla'e
and useful information and INDUCED In lit
self-glorltlcatlon. " was double the ordinary
size and really "the largest daily In New Eng
land, for once" The pride they manifested
was natural and pardonable under the circum-
stances.
From The burlington sentinel
The centennial number OF the Rutland GLOBE
twas the largest and haDdsomest sheet ever
printed In New England.
From the Troy. az, W. 7imesI
the publication OF an eight page centennial and
holiday edition last saturday morning, con,
taining full description OF the centennial
buildings, with illustrations. items Of general
news, the first census OF Rutland county taken
In iT7s, and oher ancient documents
From the Troy, (y. Y.,) Press.l
One OF the incest pieces OF enterprise Is mat
OF the Rutland GLOBE The first number OF the
paper for the year 10. was large eight page
paper having eight columns ON each page. ~
Contains cuts and descriptions OF the cent?
buildings at Philadelphia, and an immense
amount OF other reading matter, IL is printed
on heavy fine paper, ana the whole presents a
neat and tasty appearance.
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been favored with:
[From the Bellors Fails Ti,nes]
The Rutland Globe Is an enterprisng newspa-
per, thoroughly alive to the times, lively edi-
torials, and whacking all bad things generally
II Is a good Vermont paper, and as we are 10
have presidential as well as state election
this year, 1t will be a good time to have it.
The Globe is a tirst-cass New England daily.
or republican faith and Rutland and the state
may WEI be proud OF 1t. II has more matter
that interests Vermonters than any other New
England daily.
[Fyom the Windsor Journdt
II any OF our readers want q good Vermont
daily paper they Will find it In the Rutland
Daily Globe.
(From tie 81. ,Iohas5urV Calcdonian.l
The Globe. Is large, handsome and newsy
paper.
tFroRl the Vermont Fdrmer.l
The Globe has achieved an cnvlable reputa-
tt0n In the state as ali outs poken, independent
republican Journal, and one which shows more
enterprise In its news department than any
other Vermont daily.
From the Woodstock Standard
The Rutland Daily Globe Is one OF the most
enterprislng dailies outside OF the cities.
[Fron, tie Cambridge az. " Post;l
The Rutland Globe is one OF the best eX-
changes received ut this office. 1t Is a well
edited and newsy sheet. creditable 20 Rutland
and Its editors.
From the Pennington Gazete.l
The Globe, taken ali IN all, is one OF the best
datieS which comes to our sanctum. AS daily
Journal 1t has no equal In Vermont.
[Pron, the argus and Patriot.l
The Rutland Globe gives more reading matter
than any other daily In the state.
[Foom the Ludlo,c Gazette
Now is the time 10 subscribs for the Rutland
Globe, the best paper the west side OF the noun
tain, and one or the best in the state.
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Tho Daily GIObe.

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