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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

you keep joggin' at the pump. Then
the old man he says, I'll tell you what
it is. boys, if we wait till she sucks,
twill be too long atwixt drinks, SO,
steward, you knock off and go and GIT
pitcher of grog.'
"Well, sir, seeing the old man and
the mate so cheerful, made us more
lively-like, but we was getting. pretty
blue, 1 can tell you. You see, sir, some
OF us had been up all night and hard at It
work, and then some OF us. we d1dn
jist know how many, had come nome
missin'. and two was layin' dead on
deck where they had fell. So, You see,
sir, We needed grog. or ANYTHING else
that might rouse us up. Well, we had
our grog, and the chaps with the mate
what was passin the sail foard, stop
ped and had their nip too. Then we
logged away at the pumps, and the mate
and his crowd got this here sail over the
bows, and hove the corners close up. to
the fore rigein' AT daylight the wind
had moderated and the weather were
fine, and we began for to take stock and
see who were left of MS. Ont OF twenty
men. sir, afore the mast. only eleven
was left. Two was layin' on the lee
sc,lppcrs dead as door-nails, seven with
the third mate had come home mlssn
and the second mate were IN ms room
with a broken arm.
AT eight o'clock sir, we draw'd the
pump agiu, and found but three feet INTO
her. and then we give three cheers and
spliced the main-b,ace a2in. Then one
half of us went 20 breakfast, and afier-
wards spelled the other half, and AFTER
all han,s had got breakfast we buried
the dead, SEWN 'em mp decent. and the
old man a-readin' the sarvis i'll snip
shape style. =,
'|'Ihen we went to work gittin sail
onto her agin. We sol the crochick and
spanker and the mainsail, and gotta
spare foresail up and bent it, and set
that. We got STAY from the foremast
head to the bowsplit and jibboom ends,
and cut a lib in halves and made two
head-sails out of it. Then all hands OF
us turned to at the pumps, and sweated
away Mt her, gittin' our grog every two
hours, and at four o'clock i'll the AFTER
noon she sucked.
"Then afore dark we got up another
sail and put it over the bow outside OF
the other one. and then we found we
could keep her free easy enough.
"Well, sir, faint no use of maxim a
long story of it; we had spare topmast
and topsail-yard, which we got npat the
main, and spare to'gallan mast and
yard, which we got up for'ard for fore
topsail, and you wouldn't believe it, sir,
how fast she sailed under this canvas;
and in eighteen days from this smash.
up we let 60 the anchor in Liverpool
River.
"Well, sir, the old man reported the
'Three Chimneys' then, and no mistake,
and the next Spring the British Govern
ment sent out two vessels for toproperly
survey them, and they went and cruised
all Summer, and couldn't find nothin'
of 'em, and the likelihood is that we
struck some old sunken wreck. But
weren't it funny that it should happen
arter what the old man had said about
the Three Chimneys?"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

HOW SHALL WE SLEEP-CLOSED WINDOWS
AND NIGHT AIR.

The Westminster Rerier quotes from
Miss Nightingale some very sensible re-
marks on the subject of night air. Her
accomplishments as scholar, and her
experience as nurse, give great weight
to her views on this important subject.
She SAYS the dread of night air is an ex-
traordinary fallacy. What air can we
breathe at night but night air? Our
only choice lies between pure night air
from without or foul mir from within.
It is unaccountable that most people
prefer the latter. What would they say
if it is proved to be true that one-half O.
the diseases that we suffer from are oc-
casioned by people sleeping with their
windows shut? An open window dur
ing most nights in the year can never
hurt any one. In great cities night air
is often the purest and best that can be
obtained during the twerty-four hours.
Therefore. in town it would be better, if
either must he done, to shut the windows
during the day than during the night,
for the sake of the sick. The absence of
the smoke and the quiet OF the streets
make the night the best time for airing
the patients. A physician considered as
high medical authority on consumption
and climate asserts that the air in Lon
don is never so pure as after 10 o'clock
ut night.
An immense amount of fresh air is re-
quired for healthy respiration. The
average respiration of a man is estimated
at twenty-four cubic inches, and the
average number OF respiraiions during
minute is twenty. Therefore, 400
cubic feet of air pass through the lungs
of an ordinary man in twenty-four hours.
And yet, knowing these facts, we shut
up our house and go to sleep without a
thought for the supply of the life-giving
oxygen, as necessary for the well-being
of the delicate tissues of the lungs as
food is for the renewal of the tissues of
the body. Ii we had to buy pure air as
we do precious stones we should soon
appreciate its worth. Because it is ''free
as air" we are unwilling to take the pains
and care to regulate our windows for its
judicious supply, and carelessly breathe,
a tainted atmosphere, which brings dis
ease and the thousand ills to which flesh
is heir Us the penalty for the transgres-
sion Of physical laws.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

A VERY MEAN MAN.-John Welkins,
an English miser, wanted to cheat his
mother; so on his death bed he ate up
bills to the amount Of $3.50, 900. The
numbers were registered, and the old
lady got the money back from the bank.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

AN ingenious continuance to evade the
Maine liquor law has been discovered at
Bangor. 1t consists of barrel within
barrel, furnished with a faucet which
when turned one way supplies sweet
cider and wnen turned in another sup
plies lager beer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

The man who does nothing amounts
to but very little. 1t makes no differ
ence whether he is a millionaire or pau
per. He is only a stagnant pool, with
out even energy enough to start rip
pie. He diffuses moral miasma over
everything around him. Do something;
don't stand on the corners gaping with
your hands in your pockets like an idiot.
The world was made to work in, and if
you fill your heart with good angels, the
bad spirits will keep out, because there
is no room for them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

In caring for your fowls, provide
them with q vessel of lime-water for an
occasional drink. It is prepared by
pouring hot water over quicklime, and
after the lime has settled and the water
covering it has become clear, pour it
off. 1t will keep fit for use for a con-
siderable time.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

The Hartford Times insinuates that q
good overcoat looks hat-rack-tive to an
entry thief. Very true; the hat-rack-
ton is always in the haul.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

A FRIEND stepped in to pity q neighbor
whose wife had run away. "What are
YOU plying me for ?" snarled the neigh.
oor; "she hasn't come back!"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-08

The turkey might as well get ready
for Christmas.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22
Predatory Chicks

Try Max Adeler's method He do
scribes il as follows 1--WE had Il
good deal of trouble last summer with
pitman's chickens as fast as we
planted anything in our little gar
den. these chickens of Pitmlas
would creep through the fence,
scratch ont the seed, till up, and go
home. Whom the rnl9h bet htl
been ravishcd in this manner for the
fifth time. we complained to Pltmln
He was not dispose ! to interfere
Adeler,' he sail, 4 toll you it does
en- COOL au | 1t does them hil>
COOL to be rakcd over by chickens
If | have ralishcs, give me chick
tp scratch around them to cnt NJ
the worms Rllshcs that haven't
been scratched aiu't worth a cent
| Then W. climbed over the fence
with the determination to tIke Tho
law into GU own htlls W" pro
curel half Il peck of corn aud two
dpzon small fish hooks. FLstcnin :
the hooks each to Il grain of corn,
we tied the wire to each hook. --
Then wo scattered tho whole Of the
corn on the ralish-bnl anl iiyo !.
the onds of the wires TO tho biggest
skyrockct we could got. Tho rock
ct stood in n frame about ton yards
away from tho hooks That very
morning Pitmin's chickens came
oyor, and instantly began To- de
vour the corn. We were ready, ani,
rs soon ~ it was evident that the
hooks were all swallowed. wo mp.
piled u match To that rocket 1t l.
regarded ~ ptoblblo that no barn
ward fowls that hlvo existed since
the days of Noah proceeded toward
the azure vault OF heaven with such
rnpililv rs those did \ ,ill, II few
ciiculltory clcklcs. puil' of smoke
anl Pitmln rOostcrs AMI chickens
were swshing around among the
celestial constitutions without Their
feathers. aud in some Doubt rcsprc
ting the stability of earthly things
pitmln never knew what became of
his fowls bpt when We real IN th'
paper next day that twenty four uu-
d,rlJuc chickens, with ti,n,hopEs IN
their crnSs. hil been niucd down
by hurrlctno in New Jersey, W.
felt that that rocket hal done It's
duty
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22

set in the pretty dining-room, with
flowers on the table, and new games
and puzzles scattered around.
Mrs. Hopgood gazed around with
a bewildered air. She hardly knew
her own home.
This is the way in which we
must live henceforward, mother,
said the husband cheorily. Let in
the light and sunshine teach Ben
and Fanny that home is something
more than an empty name, and try.
50 far ms we eau, to retrivo the or
rors of our past life"
And Mrs. Hopgood mutely bowed
her head
will try, husband, she answer
cd. -Prdirie F'rmcr.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22
Mullen Tea for Consumption.

/ Tho Orior1 T,rcLiiyd', leading
North Carolina journal, relates tho
following
Last week we saw our old friend
John Sattorwhto, aged g, hearty
aul hale, better than he hal been
in thirty years. About one yenr age
we tpll the readers of his cure. Un,i
of the rem dies used 50 successfully
Mr. Sr'tcrwhitc hls h,l many rch-
tycs TO die Of Consumption he had
long been threatened with the saiA q
foil disease.
lie hal hcnorrh1rc after hemor.
rhlgo, hal dreadful cough, cNpcc
torating Il pint of most offensive
matter every twouty~iour hours,
was awakened daily until he was
sclrcrly able . rise from camr
and, aS the doctor supposed, near
dolth'5 door by accident he heard
/ OF two remedies, whiar ho used TO-
gethcr, an with really astonishing
results. In three weeks ho began
to fattrn and strengthen, was able
/ 10 atten | t. his farming oporat ions,
all Of his distressing symptoms dis
appeared, his cough vanished, aul
/ ho walked AMI rodo about well
man.
IN March of last year wc gave a
brief statement Of his then condition.
\ year has elapsed, anl he has gone
on improving We have known him
for at least thirty years, ani wo no
yer saw him 50 stout and buoyaut
lie informs Us that he has not hal
an hours sickness in tiftoJn months,
did not lose n day from work last
year, aud feels that be is entirely rc
loved Of his pulmonary symptoms.
The remedy One pint of liqnol
an four tablespoonflls of old fat
lightwool knot slwdust. Dose
One tablespoonful three times day,
Cut mullen leaves in July or August,
dry them and make tel, MT too
strong. AMI use night and morning
| in place of coileo. Mix with sugar
aud milk to suit the taste. Drink
one cupful. 1t is not well to take
too much.
Mr. Setterwhite still continues the
use of mullen tea, aud has great
faith in it. lie informs us that an
old friend of his, who is very far
gone with consumption, is improv-
ing. If it makes II cure we will re-
port the fact, for we know the per-
son and his case appeared desperate
Drs. Jackson, of Philadelphia
Churchill, of Paris, and other men
of eminance, say that tubercullr
consumption has been often cured,
and we so believe unialteringly. We
are sure we have known ut least two
cases.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22

HEART DI>EA-E.-A cure for the
arrest OF palpitation of the heart has
been given to the world by medi'
cal correspondent of the Medical
Times, of London. AS u great ma
ny people are subject to this disease.
it would be well for them to take
a note of what he advises. 'Palpita-
ton, when not depending upon or
ganic disease may be almost imme
diately arrested bv bending the head
downwards, and allowing the arms
to hang pendant. The effect is e.
ven still more rapidly produced by
holding the breath for a few seconds
while in this bent condition. The
'bove has been tried by a medical
gentleman wbo$i subject to this
disease, and no says tho olfect is
wonderful As sodn rs he placed
himself in the position described. the
palpitation 10 AMIDST Immediately
stepped.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22

CHICKEN CHOLERA "A correspon-
dent of the Prarie Farmer, writing
about chicken cholera says A,
After losing about 100 chickens
and 81 turkeys, by advice, we gave
them iron sulphate and sulphurc
acid, in proportion to 2 OF. to | lb.
Of the former in one gallon of sCfi
water Put II little of this liquid III
their drink or feed, My poultry il
doing we'll now There were some
that were SO bad that they wonld
not eat or dlink OF course they
died.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22
READ Thu ANNOI N,i.1In
CF 1uE
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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22
- G l q q t II a lie l..
A Wife's Mistake.

Mrs. Hopgood prided on being one
n the best housekeepers. She was
bne of those rapid housewives who
pursue an atom of dust as II hunter
hight pursue stag. No bold NJ
ured fly over dared to buzz within
her dainty walls No cat purrel
hpon her hearthstone. Plants We're
abooed because their leaflets would
Jail. Canary birds were ruthlessly
Excluded lest they should scatter
|eed. Sunshine was regarded as an
lrch enemy. 1T brings flies, and
AIDES the carpets, said Mrs. Hop,
good.
As for Mr.. Hopgood and the chill
lren, they lived mostly in the kitch-
kn.
i can't have the boys muddy
boots tramping the carpets, and the
girls sewing in tho parlor,' said Mrs
|lopgood. 'As for Hopgood, he
Hon't care where he sits. One place
) as good as another where he is
foncerned.'
The Hopgood family also took
|heir meals in the kitchen.
I've got q dining room as nice as
Pnybody,' said Mrs. Hopgood, with
karved oak side'bprd, with a marble
|op and silver, polished till its better
han any looking glass b,t where =
(he use of turning things all upside
Down, just for ones own flmily !?
Common crockery ware and good
bone handled knives are just rs good
or every day use.'
Mamma, said Elsie Hopgood, q
heery checked girl of sixteen, Il
|hould like to sit in the parlor some-
lines, Mrs. Montfort aud her
Daughter use theirs every evening,
bud it looks SO pretty and pleasant
there.
Stuff and nonsense ! said Mrs.
iopgood, sharply. i keep house
myself after my own fashion, and l
give others leave to do the same
But mamma, pleaded Elsie, Il
Fas thinking how should like to
invite all tho girls here some even
ng and have tea and afterwards a
title dance. We been asked out 50
many times without responding that
m really ashamed to go
'Then you had better stay at
bone, said Mrs. Hopgood, polish
ng vigorously away at the stem of
her silver card receiver. Il think l
ee myself, with all the young folks
town, dancing on my Brussels
Farpet, and cake crumbs aud melted
ream daubed over everything,
Elsie made no answer but her
eountenance fell.
i wish ma was like any one else,
lhs said to herself, the tears obscur
ng her eyes. u wish she was like
Kate Pickett's mother, who let's her
havs company every Thursday even
ing. John Elton wants me to mar
y him II married, Iaould have
house Of my own, and do as |
leased.' ~
Mother said M. Hopgood, a
fsek or two afterward. with a trou-
pled face. 'is IL true that our Elsie is
Pat walking with John III on, even
ng after svsning1 He is q worth
sss, dissipated fellow, and no fit as
|ociats for any girl
Mercy upon US ! ] don't know,
eid Mrs. Hopgood, with perturb-
face. j supposed she was with
late Pickett or Clara Montiort. I'm
q great deal too busy with picking
Nd housekeeping TO run ut . gidd,
|RiFl's heels the whole time. But 4m
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22
II q q L II "
Immortality.

We are but walking shadows
Soon 10 be here no more |;
The cradle is behind us.
The tomb Is just before.
wbeoce came, and witber 60 we ?
The cradle and the tomb
Solve not this awful problem
Of glory or Of gloom.
whence come. aud whittier 60 we,
As on life's silver stream
We pass from gloom TO glory,
To waking from a dream
Eternity behind US,
Eternity before /;
LIES narrow span Is LEFT US,
Aud soon il will be Ger
Man is n microcosm.
Aui all beneath him stands
Objective TO bis reason.
Subjective to his hands.
The dazzling sphere, above him
Await the wondrous call
or this integral portion
or the Eternal AL.
No vacuum can hide him.
Noneptity Is naughi:
The thinking aud the thinker
Are subjects of his thought.
He acts by his volition.
Self.moved by his own will,
And hence be is Immortal
lie borrows not his skill.
What scenes of glory beckou
Along the starry plain,
Awaking hope within US
This hope cannot be vain.
No gift is vainly given
No good is vainly done
The goal Of beauty mocks not
The soul by whom It's won.
Each star and atom moving
In natures strong embrace
Each thought and action filling
Its well-appointed place.
Proclaims its own monition (;
Its value aud its cost
Isregnant, aud abates not,
For nothing can be lost.
! love this aowery footstool,
love these skies above;
They kindle hope within me
or perfect light aud love;
] greet these mundane glot1es,
Though shadowy they he,
But when my earthly ship shall sink
'Tis TO another sea.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-22

A Watertown, n. Y, lawyer said !;
"Gentlemen of the jury, many of
you are fathers, many of you are
mothers and there wasn't u dry eye
in the hoass.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-10-29
CAUSE and EFFECT
NY Freeuan's Journall \


We find the folio wing floating in ann.
papers. We do not fnd what one it sbonf
be credited to:
Itmust be humi!iating for the Catbo,;o.
Boston TO be told, IS they were, by tba % 0
Father Metcalf that the reyer us of the C.see ICY
dral is lot large enough for it's support I1
Cathedral is the largest and handsomana
church edifoe in New England.
1t lie more than quarter of a Century a..
we wrote, and published in the Freemoy.
Journal, that :! the day will come Wb.,
Immigration of Catholics will have coms :.
40 end. When that day comes, unless n,
tuolics, meanwhile, get up Catholic scbool
beside their churches, and train their cba
d.eu by good Catholic teachers Grass ."S
9rar in front Of fine churches built Jy fa;G
nh Immigrants from Ireland and thu
graHd children, if trained 10 goddess scbooI'
wi lot keep ia repair the churchs ,hs
immigrants are building"
Boston people have been, in the IA, a..
most persistent in discouragipg raorh.i
Catholic schools, as impossible, if rwns
desirable. We do not wish joy to B,..,
of the practical result of training cbiS,ss
of Catholics in schools wherein tSe dTv
prstice-" line upon line, and precept uDo.
precept," of Catholic ways of living and
acting are not made, as our HOLY Fsthss
Teaching the Church Catholic EXPRESSED !,
-" the principal thing IL, especially. nri.
mary Instruction"
There ia yet, perhaps, time. Will the
warnings, not cure, but of the Vicar Of
Christ, be needed