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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
Hrorfoa Hrru0.

A despatch from Galveston. Texas,
announces the death Of General Brax-
ton Bragg. lie dropped dead yester-
day morning, while crossing Twelfth
street, in that city, in front of the Post
Office. He was sixty.one years of age.
His body lies in state at Artilley Hall,
and will be taken TO Mobile II arrange.
ments can be made with the New Or
leans steamers for its conveyance. Gen.
Bragg was in his usual health up to
the moment Of the attack. The cause
of his death was syncope produced by
organic disease of the heart.
Gen. Brd.g was born in Warren
county, North Carolina, in 1915. lie
graduated at West Poin: ia 1887, was
appointed lieutenant Of artillery aud
served mainly in the war with the
Seminole Indians in Florida until lS43
From 1S43 to 1916 lie was stationed
at Fort Moultrie in Charleston harbor,
and just before the breaking out Of the
war with Mexico he was ordered TO
Texas. In May, 1916, he was made
Captain by brevet for gallant conduct
in the defence Of Fort Brown, and in
June following was made Captain of
artillery. He was brevetted as Major
for gallant conduct in the battle of
Monterey in September of the same
year, and in 1SI7 was brevetted as
Lieutcnant-COlonel for gallant conduct
in the battle of Buena Vista. From
1913 to 1855 he was engaged in from
tier service, and in March, 1855, was
appointed Major of cavalry, but je-
clned and received leave Of absence.
In January, 1856, he resigneh his com
mission, aud returned to his planta-
ton in Thibodeaux, La.
When the civil war broke out he
joined the Confederates, was made
General and placed in conn
mand at Pensacola.-[ New York Sun,
27th nit:
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

A few days since, one of our pop
ulor attorneys called upon another
member of the profession and asked
his opinion upon a certain point of
law. The lawyer to whom the question
was addressed drew himself up and
said, Il generally get pail for telling
What | know The questioner drew
n half dollar fractional from his
pocket, handed ii to the other aud
coolly remarked; Tell me all YOU
know and give me the change. There
is GOODNESS between the parties now.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

IL ALWAYS did love to gaze on the
children in their sports" said Porter,
as he pensively contemplated crowd
of urchins: IL am carried back
Just then the baseball came over his
way and tried to get into his vest pock-
ct, and doubled him up When his
breath came back he shouted; "lou
young ragamufiins, you, il ! catch you
playing ball on the streets again Ill
get the police after you" And he
moved away aud forgot all about his
youthful days.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

Have you any old clothes, mum,
ms you could give poor man who has
a sick wife aud six small children to
support ?" inquired dilapidated per-
son last Saturday, at the door of u
High Street residence.
"lve got u coat with but thr ,e but
tons gone, and a pair of pants that
have had bu, small patch behind,
which gues' you can have" said the
good woman, after she had examined
her closet.
"Is the CT double. breasted, with a
velvet collar, inquired the poor man.
mo, sir.'
care the PANTS of plaid pattern,
and cut with spring bottom oftwenty-
two inches T.
mo, SIR
Then ! guess you needn't trot EN-
out. said tl,e poor man. They amt
my style, a Il don't want EN-"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

The Corbin Banking Company had
Edward A. Trunk, an office boy who
lives with his widowed mother in VII,
liamsburs, arrested yesterday, and he
confessed that he had stolen postage
stamps and sold them to receiver in
South street at twenty per cent dis
count. lie said that he had sold over
$500 worth of stolen stamps, and that
he had spent the money in lager beer
saloons, playing roulett and basatelle.
The place in So til street is ostensibly
money brokers' ofiice.-New York
sun.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

\ young lady in a neighboring
town, one day last week, went into a
dry goods store and thus unburienel
herseli:
1T is my desire to obtain a PAR OF
circular elastic appendages, capable of
being contracted or expanded by
means of oscillating FURNISHED steel
appliances that sparkle like particles
of gold leaf set with Cape May diam
onds, and which are utilirea... fDr re-
tanning in proper position the habili-
ment of the lower extremities which
innate delicacy forbids me to men.
ton.
The vender of calicoes was nonplus-
sed, but not wishing to appear igno-
rant said that he was just out.
After her departure he remained in 81.
lence for u few moments, when new
light broke upon his distracted brain,
and he burst forth with
"By thunderl I'll bet that woman
wanted a PAIR of garters."
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
a Lucky Veteran.

Years ago. Charles NJ. Lee was q
great lswyer In Rochester. New York
On one occasion he was defending an
old veteran for passing forged prom
issory note for thirty dollars. There
was scarcely a doubt of the mans
guilt, but Lee, getting over the knotty
points Of the evidence as well as he
could, undertook to carry the jury by
cscalade on the ground Of the prison
ers revolutionary services. He de-
scribed in graphic terms the bloody at
tack on Stony Point, by Mad. Antho-
ny, ss which the prisoner. then dare
devil Of 10. bad distinguished himself,
and closed his speech rs follows;
Gentlemen OF the jury, will you
send to the State prison. for passing
a contemptiblethirty-dollar forged note,
an old hero, of three score and ten,
who, in his youth, cheered the heart
Of his country in the darkest hour Of
the revolution by storming Stony
Point"
This was the poser for the jury, who,
retiring, returned after an absence Of
about two hours, when the clerk went
through the usual formula:
Gentlemen of the jury, have you
agreed upon a verdict"
1--WE have"
"Do you find the prisoner guilty or
not guiliy!"
Not guilty, because he stormed
Stony Poini!' said the foreman.
The audience applauded, the crier
raped Tor order, the District Attor-
ney objected to the recording Of the
verdict, and the judge sent the jury out
again, telling the foreman, in sharp
tone, that they must fud nm uncJndi.
tional verdict.
Afler an absence Of a few minutes,
they returned, when the foreman rem.
dered the simple verdict Of not guilty,
adding, howcve, as be dropped into
his seat:
1T was good thing, though, for the
old revolutionary cuss, that he stormed
Stony Point."-[Chicago Legal News
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

They looked sal, and doubtless felt
so, us they stood up against the horse
rack.
Times is hard !" said one.
"Wuss than Confedrit," the other
responded.
"An' works too exhaustin."
"Hit draws a man down powerful.
u never did see money so hard To
git fst On!'
"Yas, hits skaser'n hons teeth"
"But I've got one fifty cent note
lefi. you bat"
"Ab, well ! hsint."
"Let's soak her right down fur th,
drinks y
"Now, that souu's sumthin like ne
sumshun of biznes. that do"
And they hill themselves behind th'
screen in jiny. Atlanta Con.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

New YORK PHysIcIASs TO GO TO
SAvASNAH.-At the meeting to be
held at the Gilsey House this afternoon
arrangements will be made to send ten
OF more competent physicians toSavan-
nah to assist the physicians of that
city, some of whom are beginning to
break down in consequence of over
work. OF course none will be asked
to go but those who have already had
the yellow fever and are therefore
less likely to TAKE it again. It's ex-
pected that sufficient funds will also be
raised to send a cargo Of ice and II
cargo of tar acids, besides other neces.
sites, to the afflicted city.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

A Kentuckian becoming incenscd
at the boastfulness of an Englishman
as to the superiority of British inyen-
tions, exclaimed, "PshaNl They are of
no account. Why, a house-painIcr in
my neighborhood grained door so
exactly in imitation Of oak, tha, last
year il put forth leaves, and grew au
excellent crop Of acOras; and another
fellow up in Iowa has jnst taught ducks
to swim in hot water, and with such
success that they lay boiled eggs"
The Rnglishman from that time forth
exhibited modest and sublucd air,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
Failing .ri,h q Rnts,..nnke.

A man named Nutter was bitten
by a rattlesnake a few days ago in
Sherwood Valley while out fishing.
The snake was crawling in its hole, aud
Nutters companion suggested what
sport ii would be to tic a fish line to
the reptiles tail and crag ii home. Ia
ken with the fancy, Nutter undertook
the tying job. The snake instantly
turned and bit one of his fingers. First
the pair killed the snake, and then
started for home to get whisky. On
the way the wounded man suffered
great pain, and his whole arm was
fearfully swollen. At last adcounts he
was getting better. Il Mendocino Dem
Ocrat
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

liz bought cheap coat, aud he cb
served next day that it Was made OF
two kinds of cloth, or else it had faded
from some previous wear or tear lie
went to the dealer with fire in his eyes.
The dealer looked at the garment with
out surprise, and at the wearer with
extreme wonder. "Ny, mine goot
ness said he, "you been wear the
coat in the sun. You dink him maat
Of shcet-iron, hey?'
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

TuEy tell a story of an old business
man in this city, who recently found
himself cornered financially, and de-
sired to 90 into bankruptcy. lie ap-
piled to lawyer TO know how much il
would cost to have the papers made
out and the business put throu n. lie
was told that the expenses would be
about 500, and appearing to be salts
fed with the price he told the lawyer
to go ahead. The lawyer followed in
structions, and when the work was
done, called for his little 500. "All
right" said the bankrupt, "you can
put your claim right in with the 9th
ers. ."-[spring6eld Union.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

The first wire fIr the East River
bridge is up. And now people go
around asking, Wire the two towers
like the first and last official days OF a
New York ofice-holder ~ And the
party asked always answers at once,
because there is nothing but steel
from one to the olher,"- [Danbury
Ne eys.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

Moody and Sankey are soon to en-
ter upon new series ofreyival meet,
ings. They will begin the work early
in next month in Chicago, where Il
building for the purpose is in process
of erection with capacity for seating a
congregation Of seven thousand people.
If Moody aud Sankey can revive Chi
cago, then they may he Instrumental
in doing spiritual wonders anywhere.
Il Lou. Evening News.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

"lLL bet sheep" said old Mere
dith to his better-half, "that our boy
Ohio is going crazy fur he's GRIMM
at the plow, he's giiunin' at the barn,
and he's GRIMM to himself wherever
he goes "Pshaw! Old man." said his
wife, "you don't know nothinr The
critters got a love-letter."
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

A LOVELY female writes to the edi-
Tor OF the Hartford Times that, "Dowu
at Long Branch, the other night, it
actually felt good to pull about three
blankets over the liill beautiful form
of yours truly" Aud the ungallaut
editor actually printed the opi,tle.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

Did it ever occur to you that, If
there was no letter W IN the alphabet,
it would be impossible to write wells
"Well, with the W off would be an ell
Of Il wold, and would sound too pro-
ianely.- Norristown Herald.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

Az English farmer recently remark,
ed that he "fed his land before il was
hungry, rested it before il was weary,
and weeded il before il MAS foul" We
have seldom, ii ever. ecu 50 much ag.
ricul;uaralwis,iom Condensed into sin
gle sentence.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
~ at thr t7rH Rights BH has Done


ihe wreck and ruin brought upon
tn Republican cause in the South by
the Civil Rights bill can never be
estimated. In North Carolina and
Tennessee alone il lost the Republicans
ten Congressman! seriously doubt
whether the Democrats would hold
Congress to-day but for the votes they
made out Of the measure. Talk about
intimidation, violence. and fraud
Much as there has been Of these, the
injury to the Republican cause in the
South from all these, aud shotgun
arguments thrown in, does not com
pare with the disaters worked out by
the Civil Rights Bill. 1t caused a
revolution, ard gave every doubtful
Southern State 10 the whites, an!
they will hold the advantage gained
through the stupidity of the Republic
ans in Congress. But for that measure
Alabama and North Carolina would
to-day be emphatically Republican,
to say nothing of other Southern
States, and tha election of Hayes
would not be involved in the doubt
that il is II V. II. in the Cincinnati
Commercial.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

Wendell Phillips told the woman
suffrage meeting at Faneuil .nall that
seyon.tenths OF the husbands are frauds.
lie didn't say what the olhef three
tenths are, and nobody had the eour-
age 20 ask him.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

FARMERS ought to know the hest
way 10 catch hawks and owls is to set
up a high pole with steel trap on the
top, The birds often alight directly
in the trap.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

The tailow tree is a veritable fact.
1t lives IN China, and yields an oily
substance resembling tallow and which
answers well as substitute for it. The
tree is only Of medium size at matu-
rity.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

A post.mortem examination Of the
body ofa German who died recently
at Plainield. \. H.. revealed the fact
that the principal internal organs we're
in reversed position, The heart M the
right side and the liver ON the leit.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

The one hundred ton gun msnuii,o.
tared by Sir William Armstrong for
the Italian Government throws pro-
jectile weighing 1000 pounds.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

To E'sten labels to tin cans. put Il
teaspoonfulful of brown sngar into a
quart OF paste, aud it will fasten labels
NJ securely to tin cans as 10 wood.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

The Georgia farmers have, for once,
more corn than they can use, and
Georgia pigs never gruntel So evenly
and conlentelly as now.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

If a young lady has a thousand
acres of valuable land. the young men
are apt to conclude that there are sufi.
cient grounds for alta, hmcnt.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

AS exquisite ornament for the hair
Is a sheaf Of wheat in g-id, having the
tops Of the shears tipped with gold
dust Ia represent dew. a..
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

ALWAYS IN debt where there i no
necessity for it-the letter b.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
Osd Sayings To- Rhyme.

A. ppor q. q church mouse,
A. thin asa rnili
~ st as porpoi-e.
As rough as a snle.
As have q. a lion,
A. -pry a. q cat;
M brigh, ss sisPence,
A. weak ss a nt.
Aproud a. peacock,
A.sly I. fnr;
n mod q q March hsrr.
A. strong IS an os.
As n,ir a. lily.
AZ empty - air.
A. rich as er,r-u-.
As crc-s as hear.
Aspure a. an angel,
A. neat a. rp;,
A. smart q stesitnr,
A. ugly as In.
A. dad rs d,or nail.
~ white ~ . sheet;
A. fat as l~pcake,
A. rel as l--ei.
\. round =, an apple.
~ black .. hat
A. mown trrry,
A. hiind a. Q hat.
A.mcan A. mi-cr.
As full a. tict,
A. plump rs rar'ridec,
As sharp as a stick.
As clean p.nny,
A. dark rs pail:
A. hard a. a millsionc,
As bitter as gall
As hnc ~ a h.idlc.
A. cicaf as a hell;
A. dry ss herring.
As deep as wsll.
A. light a. a Eather.
\. hard =. r=i.
~ uin as poker,
A. rain as ciccs.
n gren go-liux,
A. brisk asa bs-,-
AMI nos let ne stop,
Is-i y"u weary Of nat.
--iBo.'un Osscitc.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06

SLEEPY Eye" is the nan ofa Min.
ne ota Railway Station.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-06
- P.GREHAM
Accommodation for Drovers

Plenty ~ g,r-l hailed Hay, anl Com. always on.
hand. Go-d water running thS-rvh stock la.-
Dr0vers stopping Ut this stand avoid the risk uf ex-
posing their stock hv swimming the river prpviou-
to going into the lot fur the night lie Il we'll pre-
pared to entertain his old customers an the ravcl-
Ing public generally, and Invites li.cral portisn ~
their patronage In hi. line, lice. ~ '5j-i9s-if
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
A 5000. .OoO HoTEI..
what DIR. Pierce is Dofng--An I'm.
pOrtaMt Enterprise.

We learn that DR.. R. v. Pierce, proprietor Of
the "Worl1's Dispensary," In this city, has
perfected the purchase Of large lot Of land,
on which he proposes to erect large hotel for
the accommodation OF his numerous patients,
coming hither from all points of the compass.
The land purchased by the enterprising Doc
tor is 234 feet front on Prospect avenue, run
ning through to Fargo avenue, 322 feet; also an
adjoining lot extending from the above to Con-
necticut street. 1t Is in the midst of our ex-
te9siye system Of public parks, fronts the
old ana beautiful Prospect Park, is but q
short distance from the 'sCircle" in one direc-
ton and the "Lake 'FRONT.' in the other. The
site selected is a fine one, being both beautiful
and healthful; is one Of the highest portions
OF our city, easily accessible yet sufficiently
retired to secure quiet, and commands q
pleasant view Of the lake and river, as well as
OF the surrounding city and country. We
understand tnat 1t is the intention of DR.. Pierce
to erect hotel at the costof at least two hum
dred thousand dollars where those who come
to enjoy the benefit of his treatment may find
all desired accommodations under one roof,
instead of being scattered over the city, as at
present. We are further given to understand
that our architects will be invited to submit
plans for the proposed structure without de-
lay Buffalo Express.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
Organization of Council,

The new Board Of Councilmen organ.
ized yesterday afternoon. All the mem.
bers were present, except ,Messrs. Gray
behl and Gerke. Mayor Johnston admin
istered the oath of office to the new
membersS after which the election of a
President was declared to be in order.
MIR. j. G. Riley nominated James w.
Fitzgerald; Mr.. Grossius nominated
Phil. Kiehborth; Nose Wilson was nom-
mated, but declined. The first ballot
was as follows:
For iehborth-Abbihl, Best, Bruck.
man, Doll, Eggleston, Engelke, Fitz.
gerald, Gramp, Grossius. Knorr, Mack,
Porter, Robinson, Rover, Sadler,
scholle, schorer, Stanton and Wise-l9..
For Fitzgerald - Bauer, Benninger,
Brunson, Burnham, Caldwell, Carr, Car
rigan, Clarke, Connolly, Drake, Duffy,
Gray, Grothe, Hogan, Kiehborth, Loder,
Masters, Riley j. O., Riley Terence,
Rodgers, Smith, Spillard, Stephens,
Wernke, Wilson, w off, Wulfeck-27.
Messrs. Connolly, Klehborth and Wolf
conducted Mr.. Fitzgerald to the chair,
who in an appropriate speech Of lew
minutes length Acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him. Two ballots were
cast for Vice President, divided between
Bauer, Hogan and Birnbaum. On the
second ballot Mr.. Hogan received 20
votes and was declared elected.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
How Deacon Richard Smith Be.
came Bristow Man,
fSt. Louis Times, :

On my way over the Alleghenies, on
the Baltimore 81 Ohio, / had for co M
pagnon du voyage noted Ohio Repub-
iican, who is deeply interested in the
Bristow movement. Conversing on the
probabilities of the Presidency, remarks
were made upon the fact that the
wicked Halstead ana the truly good
Deacon Richard Smith were pulling
together for BristOw; also, that the
newspaper of the truly good Deacon
had, until quite recently shown, Norton
ian predictions.
"Oh, as to that" said my companion,
"the explanation is easy. The notion that
the Gazette was for Morton grew out OF
the fact that 1t some time ago published
q nine column biography Of the great
war Governor But that was very
simple business transaction. Mortonis
body guard In Indianapolis had that
done, and 1t cost them about seven
cents line. In fact, I may say that
biography Of Morton was published in
the Gazette at the same discount from
regular advertising rates which is
usually accorded to Barnum and other
continued, sthat similar proposals were
made to several other papers-one in
Chicago, one In st. Louis and one in
New York--but were declined"
asked my fried If he supposed Sena-
tor Morton knew OF the methods. by
which his greatness was being exploited
by his friends.
"No, I don't suppose he does,' was
the reply. sMorton probably imagines
that the thing was pure compIi-
ment'to his own well earned eminence.v
"But," said /, -ssdoes Deacon Richard
Smith sanction such deception upon the
readers OF the Gazetteer
MY friend replied that he did not:
that IT was the work o.. the wicked part.
ners, and that as soon as the truly good
Deacon, became interested In the sub.
ject Of the Presidency he Joined the
Bristow movement with alacrlty.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
AmuSemeuGs.

WOODS THEATER.-The performance
by the company last night was really
excellent. "The Gunmaker of Mos
cow" was we'll played, all the paris be.
ing most admirably sustained. Mr.. John
Marbles "Toodles" was commended on
all sides as an admirable rendering
Of this familiar character.
Tonight Mr.. Oliver Doud Byron com.
mences an engagement in his new Gen.
tennial play, "Rebel to the Core"
GRAND DOPERA-HoUsE.-Two nights and
a matinee only remain of the great histri-
onio play, "Julius Caesar" Now is the
time to see it.
at the matinee tomorrow rs cents only
to all parts Of the house will be charged
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
Announcements.

Prof. o. G. Fowler commences a course
of lectures at Pixies Music Hall this
evening.
DR.. McCosh, President Of Princeton
College, will deliver course of lectures
on the motive Powers" beginning on
the 14th.
Afternoon lectures will be given by
Prof. Nathan Sheppard. The first will
be given Friday afternoon at College
Hall, on s'The Writings of George Eliot"
On the first Monday in May the Evan
gelical Ministers will discuss the ques-
tion whether the Catholic Church is a
religious body or not. Rev. w. G. McCune
viii open the discussion,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-11
Board of Education.

At the meeting of the Board of Educa-
tion last night Mr.. Bob Morgan was
elected to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Nose Wilson, Of the Sew
enteenth Ward. 1t was resolved not to
assume responsibility for the. payment
Of School bonds prior to the Act Of May
l, 1873. Mr.. Mack, from the Buildin g
Committee, reported in favor of erectin g
a new house in the Eighth District at a
cost not to exceed $65,000, aud one in.the
Twenty.third at cost not to exceed
$4,000 Action on the report was post
poned.
Marmet & Co. were awarded the con-
tract for furnishing eighty thousand
bushels of coal.
A general love feast occupied the clos.
ing hours OF the Board for 1866, and the
meeting adjourned sine die.