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Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Prof. olncy of Michigan University,
speaking before the Educational Association
at Baltimore last week, said that before
the elective franchise was conferred upon
any more of the youth Of the country, he
considered they ought to pass a satisfactory
examination in reading, writing, arith-
metic, geography, and the history of the
constitution of his country. He would
not deprive any who have already exercised
the franchise from doing so still, but would
limit the power Of the people in the future.
AS to the teachers in the common schools,
he thought that all who have begun teach
ing as profession should be allowed to con-
tinue in their calling, but no new ones be
admitted unless they have availed them
selves of the privileges given to them by
normal and training schools.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

1t is tallacy to suppose that this canvass
is a struggle for anything but power. Re
form, revolution" "repudiation these
cries are mere words. We may win civil
service and the one term; but this will
come, whoever goes in. Hayes has taken
grounds in their favor and Tilden will be
forced to take grounds. There are no
principles at stakc-none of those issues
that sink deep into the hearts of men. 1t
will be noisy, insincere, claptrap, defama-
tory canvass, which we regret 1t will,
probably, be the last timc-more especial
ly if the Southern people are wise-that
the republicans and democrats win hold
their present lines. New parties must
form; new questions must enter our
politics-questions affecting the prosperity
and the advancement Of the country. To
sum up the situation III one sentence, this
is canvass for roast beef. On one side are
the gorged republicans, on the other the
| starving democrats. So far rs the outside
world is concerned it will make little
difference whether the slices are cut for
the next four years by Tilden or Hayes
| Y. !. Uorald.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

1t turns out that it was mistake to set
down Gen. Brinerhoff, the Ohio Liberal, as
a supporter of Gov. Tilden. He has, as
yet, made no public statement of his views,
but all his private expressions have been
warmly in favor of Gov. Hayes.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

A robins nest was recently taken from
pear tree in the garden of W. F. Draper,
in Andoycr, Mass, the material Of which it
was constructed having been selected with
great taste. 1t included a lady's collar
with cambric centre and lace cdgng, and
several yards Of lace two and four inches
wide. The nest had evidently been
abandoned by the occupant, whose income
was not sufficient to Justify living in such
style as would be required in such a costly
residence.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

NELLIE GRANTS HUsBAND.-Mr. Sartoris,
better known as Nellie Grants husband" !"
is q great admirer of "canine SPORT" and
was one of the leading men interested in
the boxing match known as Pat Mullens
cup" There is considerable gossip here
about him, he takes such an interest in
prize fights and dog contests. have no
doubt Nellie saw more pleasure and luxury
in Washington in a month than she has
during her long sojourn in England. Ap.
pearances are the ground on which we
must often judge Cincinnati Enqdrer's
London Correspondent
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26
VOLUME XXII.--NO. 8.
POet2V.
MY NEIGHBOURS BABY.

Across in my neighbors window,
With its drapings of satin and lace,
see meath its flowing ringlets,
\ babys innocent face.
His feet in crimson slippers.
Are tapping the polished glass,
And the crowd in the street look upward
And nod and smile as they pass
Just here in my cottage window,
Catching flies in the sun,
With patched and faded apron,
Stands my Cwn little one.
His face is as pure and as handsome
As the babys over the way.
And he keeps my heart from breaking,
Atmy toiling every day.
Sometimes when the day is ended,
And sit in the dusk at rest,
With the face ofmy sleeping darling,
Rugged close to my lonely breast
/ pray that my neighbOr's baby
May not catch Heavens roses all,
But that some may crown the forhead
ofmy loved one as they fall
And when l draw the stockings
From his little weary feet,
And kiss the rosy dlmplcs
In his limbs so round and sweet,
think Of the dainty garments
some li,tle children wear,
And that my God wiiholds them
From mine so pure and fair
NJ God forgive my envy
know not what l said:
Ny heart is crushed and troubled
Ny neighbor's boy is dead
saw the little coffin
rs they carried it out to-day
\ mothers heart is breaking
In the mansion over the way.
The light is fair in my window.
The flowers bloom al my door;
Ny boy is chasing sunbeams.
That dance on the cottage loor.
The roses Of health are blooming
on my darlins's neck to-day,
But the babyis gone from the window
OF the mansion over The way.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

The intelligent druggist in Cohoes, N. Y,
having given woman hellebore instead of
rhubarb, from which she nearly died, she
is now giving him the first syllable of the
poison in suit for damages.-CatskiH IN.
~ Recorder.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

In the East the Democratic leaders arc
shouting; "The st. Louis platform means
honest money and speedy resumption
hurrah for Tilden and Reform = In the
West the leaders of the same party are
shouting: "The St. Louis platform means
death to contraction and speedy resump-
tion-hurrah for Hendricks and the
glorious grccnback ~ And Gov. Tilden is
suspected of trying to write letter that
viii suit both sections. No wonder he is a
good while about it.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

1t was at a Methodist Conference in
Canada, where {. sermon had been delivered
by minister named Steer, who, though a
worthy man, vas no orator, as Brutus and
Punshon are. The Rev. W. f. Scott, one
of the best known and jolliest of Canadian
clergymen, was present, and was asked his
opinion of the speaker and sermon. "Ahr'
he replied, "Steer'u never make a Knox"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

White duck pants look well and arc
fashionable, but the trouble is a man must
always be looking around after a napkin if
he wears them. You can't wipe the least
bit of dirt off your fingers on the leg Of
white brechcs but what some one will
notice il.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

TOMATO WINE.-Take any quantity of
fully-ripe tomatoes, wash and press the
juice from them, strain, and to every gallon
add four pounds of white loaf sugar; let it
stand until it is done fermenting, keeping
the cask filled with fresh juice and sugar.
When done fermenting draw off without
agitation and bottle. Will be prime in six
months. The yellow tomato make white
wine with yellow tinge; the red, darker.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

A loving British wife's postscript to
letter addressed to her husband in New
York: Il" Dear William, have perused the
police reports and morgue returns every
day, hoping to see your name"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

The Hessian fly is doing much damage
in Iowa, and Keokuk paper inquiringly
asks whence this new pest originated2
Why everybody ought to know that it was
Washington who made the Hessian fly
NJ y Commercial Adcertiscr.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

A young lady viewing Dom Pedro in St.
Louis, the other day, remarked, as she
fixed her eyes on the carriage, at isn't
exactly Immortality to see an emperor, of
course, but it's glimpse, at least, Of King
Dom come"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

The new belt for ladies is said to be
made in clasps, four Of which go around
the waist. 1t will be difficult, however, to
improve upon the old style of belt, which
is made in the shape of q coat sleeve and
has an arm inside off We have observed,
however, that this kind usually requires
more than four clasps--Nong,ch Bulletin.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

During the recent tornado couple of
Pennsylvania boys were up in cherry tree
stealing cherries. The tornado carried off
the cherry tree, and neither the boys nor
the tree have been seen since. Moral {:
Never tell lie.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

STUFFED ToMAToEs.-Get them as large
and firm as possible: cut round place in
the top of each and scrape out all the soft
parts; mix with stale bread.crumbs, corn,
onions, parsely, butter, pepper and salt /;
chop very fine and fill the tomatoes care.
fully bake in moderately hot oven; put
a little butter in the pan, and see that
they do not burn or become dry.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

They were talking of a death, when one
man asked; "What was his last words %
" He didn't say anything was the reply.
"That's just like him." said the first man,
with an approving nod. "There was no
gas about him. lie was all business"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26
The Lazy Man.

A lazy man is always good-naturcd. lie
never flies into passion. He might crawl
into one, if that were possible, but the idea
OF flying into one is prepostcrous.
Who ever heard of lazy man breaking
into a bank where crowbar had to be
used, or drilling into a safe? Not but that
he might covet his neighbours goods con.
tanned therein, but the horror of handling
a crowbar and drills would always deter
him from actually committing burglary
He never runs away with his neighbor's
wife, simply on account of the horror he
has of running. If he is ever known tc
run it is to run to seed.
lie rarely lies about his neighbors, for il
would be too much cxertion; but he lie.
about bar-room all-day.
He is Of incstimable service to a billiard
saloon, keeping the chair warm and watch
ing the game, for few would care to pla,
when there are no spectators. The fac
that he does this without pay, day in ant
day out, shows the unselfshncss of his ma
ture.
The lazy man never gets up revolutions
Instructions or other popular excitements
and don't make a nuisance of himself by
tramping around the country making in
cendiary speeches to promote public dis
content.
In his own neighborhood he is never
busybody in other peoples affairs, for tn,
very idea of being busybody at anythin!
would drive him out of his head.
No lazy man ever ran mad. If he wen
crazy it was because he couldn't go any
where else without walking.
Lazy men don't disturb the quiet o
peaceful neighbors by putting up factories
furnaces and other examinations.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Whaur's yer awksent nun p bawlcd a
brawney Scot to a Cockney who was
numbering the Scotch dialect in some public
readings. The readers wit was better than
his elocution, for he Immediately rejoined,
Why, you've got it," and the audience
rnoroJ
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

A New York man has christened his
daughter Glycerine. He says it will be
easy to prefix Nitro, if her. temper resem-
bles her mothers.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26
WHOLE NO. 1.l09.

Of Governor Hayes friends no one is
more in his confidence than Ex-Governor
Noyes, who says; Governor Hayes goes
into this canvass pledged to no man. Not
a soul living, from the President down, has
received any pledge or promise from Gov.
ernor Hayes. When clectcd-and am as
certain Of it as was of Grants election in
l872-ho will 60 into the White House
unfetterod, and will carry out to the letter
every word he has said in his letter of &C,
ceptancc. His Cabinet will be composed
Of men as pure as himself"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Two young men out riding were passing
farmhouse whore farmer was trying
to harness an obstinate mule. Wont he
draw said, one Of the men. "Of course"
said the farmer "hcll draw the attention
Of every fool that passes this way" The
young men drove on.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Cold SLAw.-Cut up quantity of cabbage
very fine with a sharp knife, and sprinkle
upon it a teaspoonful of salt For large
dish use two eggs, a piece of butter the
size of an egg, half an teacup of water, and
half teacup of good vinegar. Beat the
eggs, whites and yolks together, very light,
add the water, vinegar and butter, and put
all in tin on the fire, stirring all the time
until it is Of n creamy thickness. Pour it
hot over the cabbage, stir up well with a
fork, and leave to cool.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

These very good suggestions come from
an article on " Female High Schools " in
Home and School: "History should never
be taught as more list of names and
dates. Girls as well as boys should never
think that the highes test of their histor-
ical knowledge is in the number of Kings
and Emperors whose year of ascension and
year Of death they can give correctly. Of
course the student must have some correct
chronology in his head, must know the
centuries and ages in which to stow away
and arrange his facts but great accuracy
in this regard is not of much consequence.
Rather let us have more fullness in the
details; let the girls hear go much of the
great and good men and of the great and
good women who have helped to shape the
destinies of humanity, that they will take
the same deep interest in them as they
would in the hero or heroine of some en-.
trancing novel. OF course they cannot
learn all those details by heart, as they
nowadays generally learn their few short,
dry pages from the 'compend,' but they
will recollect them that much longer.n
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Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

A stranger in Chicago asked young
scapegrace to show him good boarding
establishment and he directed him to a
carpenters shop.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

-" He's a polished gentleman" said she,
gazing fondly at the bald head which
showeth her handiwork.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Ben Butler always closes one eye before
he gets off a joke. He keeps the other
open to see if it takes"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Every Democratic candidate for Presi.
dent for the past twelve years has come
from New York, and every one of them
has been defeated. Mcclellan, Seymour
and Greeley went down.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

First of all man should always consider
how much more he has than he wants /;
and secondly, how much more unhappy he
might be than he really is.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

Rich peoples" said Dutch settler in
Canada, "eats venison because it is deer,
and l eats mutton because il is sheep"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

What class of people may be said to lie
the most ?-Sluggards.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26
Lotteries.

Hope springs eternal in the human
breast, and she is particularly spry in the
bosoms Of those who buy lottery tickets.
Once more an effort is tc be made to save
obstinate spectators from the consequences
of their own folly. The Postmaster.Gene-
raj, sustained by act of Congress, has de-
clared unmailable letters and circulars re.
latlng to lotteries, and managers are given
to understand that the depositing of such
letters and circulars to be sent by mail is
an effense punishable by a fine of not less
than 500, nor more than $500. This ap-
plies to all lotteries, whether authorized by
law or not. But it is proposed to contest
this decision of the Post-Ofice Department,
certain lottery men claiming that the
statute as it now stands refers only to un-
authorized lotteries.
That the agents of this most lucrative
business will abandon it is hardly to be
expected, for there are many lodges and
devices with which experience has made
them familiar, and they are sure to have
customers SO long as they continue to
promise 100000 for S.. The Wyoming
Lottery is notorious for sharp management;
but all letters addressed 10 it are now
stopped in the New York Post-O Office.
Still, until general massacre of fools can
be ordered, this and all other lotteries will
continue to do a business more or less
profitable. The fallacious character of
schemes" the devices to prevent anybody
from drawing anything, the continuous ill
luck las it is called) of the devotees Of
this kind of gambling-all these have again
and again been set forth, and still the
rocks prosper and the pigeons are pluclIed.
And so we suppose it will continue to be
while some men are poor and greedy and
lazy, and others are sharp, INSCRIPTIONS,
and knayish
Smyrna times., 1876-07-26

An em-bossing machine-the foreman of
composing -Danbwy Nesos.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07
WHOLE NUMBER 5O1.

ago in favor of "Free Uuba." Hun.
dreds of American vessels would now
be advantageously used in trans
porting the valuable woods and
other products of the soil of the island
to maket, and in carrying supplies and
emigrants to it. The island is but
sparsely settled, while it has an area suf
ficient for the employment of several
millions of people. The soil would
soon have fallen into the hands of United
States capitalists. The products are so
valuable in commerce that emigration
there would have been encouraged, the
emancipated race of the South would
have found there a cogenial home
where their civil rights could net be dis
puted, and where their labor would be
much sought after. The. poorest among
them could have found means to go there
in case of great oppression and cruelty,
such as have been practiced upon them
in many places within the last eleven
years. Whole communities would have
sought refuge in San Domingo.
Ido not suppose the whole race would
have gone, nor is it desirable that they
should go. Their labor is desirable, in
dispensable almost, where they now are,
but the possession of this territory would
have left the negro master of the situ-
alton by enabling him to demand his
rights at home on pain of sending them
elsewhere.
l do not present these views now as
recommendation for a renewal of the
subject of annexation, but do refer to it
to vindicate my previous action in re-
gard to it.
With the present Congress my official
life terminates. 1t is not probable that
public affairs will ever again receive
attention from me, further than as
citizen of the Republic-always taking
deep interest in the honor and integrity
and prosperity of the whole land.
Signed u. S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Dec. 5, 1876
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07

THE officers and men of the Arctic
Expedition named one of the peaks on
the edge of the ice-world which they
could not traverse Mount Punch" in
consideration Of Mr.. Punch's world
famous services in the cause of wholesome
mirth, innocent laughter, and general
good-fellowship." Mount Punch is north
of Mount Hall. "This mountain" write
the officers and men, "was the first on
whose face, for two days before we saw
the sun, we saw the warm glow that fore
told the coming spring-time, and seemed
to us like greeting from our Southern
home"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07

"THE most reverent recognition OF
God in the Constitution would be justice
and equality for women" This is the
most striking passage Of the appeal which
Miss Susan s. anthony and others are
making for the Sixteenth Amendment.
A Woman's Suffrage Convention will be
held in Washington, d. c., on January
16, and meanwhile the women of Amer
lea are urged to appoint delegates, and
to arm them with mammoth petitions
signed by widows, wives, and maids, old
and young.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07

WHEN you are warmly tucked up in
bed, and congratulate yourself upon
your excellent mattress, think what kind
of bedding your horses, cattle, and dog
have. If you have attended to the mat
ter, it will make your own bed still more
comfortable.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07
RUss1A's fax mills-situated in Poland

RUssIA's fax mills-situated in Poland
employed 100000 hands, and produced
in 1865 one hundred and forty million
dollars worth, while in 1870 Americas
production of fax goods, was under
three million dollars. Russia spins
American cotton, while America spins
Russian flax. There may be good
reason for Russia course in thisrespect:
there is none for Americas. sTr
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07

THE last Londor, Sporting Life says:
Some influential members of the Turf
Club have expressed willingness to
back Weston against O'Leary for a
genuine six days walking match, to take
place at Lille Bridge, under the manage
ment of the A. A. c., and the Smithfeld
Club show week has been proposed as a
most suitable time. If OLeary and
Weston desire to oppose each ether in a
fair and honorable contest, the stake on
either side could be made sufficiently
large to overcome even the attraction of
gate-money exhibitions. Particulars can
be had by applying to the Secretary, A.
A. c., Lille Bridge grounds.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-07
Saved for Greatness.

Madame de Maintenon, who became
the wife of Louis XIV of France, and
for the last thirty years of his life ex-
ercised controlling influence over his
opinions and policy, had narrow escape
from premature burial in childhood.
Her parents migrated from France to
the Isle of Martinique when she was ten
years old. On the voyage she was taken
i'll, and the sickness ended in apparent
death. The funeral rites were over; the
last look taken at the body, about tobe
dropped into the sea; cannon was
loaded to be fired over the corpse, when
the mother, who was ordinarily unlov-
ing, insisted on seeing her child once
more. To her surprise, she found her
heart still beating, and, in delirum of
ioy. declared that the child was not dead,
but would recover. The hope, born of
rapture, proved true prophecy, and the
little girl, 50 nearly given to burial in
the ocean, was spared to become one of
the most distinguished women in French
history.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-12
UTTER HEARTLESSNESS.

year ago Superintendent jenkins. Of tho Society
for tho Prevention OF Cruelty Children arrested ON
Broadway little girl named Lily Wilson, aged eleven
years, who then gave the names OF Mary Wilson and
Julia Mcbride She was given into tho caro- Of tho
Commissioners OF Charities aud Correction and subse
qucntly balod out On Thursday night. about half.
past ten, Officer Chiar of the society observed little
Hotel, Hoffman House and Johnsons Pool Rooms
corner Twenty eighth street and Broadway. Officer
Chardi noticed that when the little boy succeeded in
obtaining any money he gave II to little grl who
was generally about block away ia waiting for IT,
Officer Chiard recognized the girl Lily Wilson and
ordered her arrest together with that little boy
who prov cd to be her brother William aged vc years
On Their beng arraisned at the Washington Pace
Police Court yesterday superD jenkins OF the
Society Tor the Prevention of Cruelty To Children. ap
pied Tor warrants tor the arrest OF parents of thu
children, john and julia Wilson, residing at No II
West Thirteenth street. The husband SAID TO be en-
poycd IN the New y rk Post Oico "A salary OF $l0d
per month. The warrants on being issued by Judge
Smith, were placed IA the hands OF Roundsuuan Var.
low OF tho Court squad, who arrested tho prisoners
and brought them to Court lie found their rooms.
the house of No ~ West Thirteenth street in
the most Githy and squalid condition On tloir being
arralgncd before Justice Smith yesterday afternoon
they GAINED through their counsel Mcssrs McCIcxnd
ana Cooley, that they furnished their children with
evening newspapers and bouquets to sell In view OF
this statement Justice Smith reluctantly compclIc6
discharge the parents, as there evidence be.
fore the Court TO the mcndicabcy elo children
who however, were detained in order that the Court
could decide as to what public institution could best
take care o: them. Mr.. jenkins stated that tharc
three other children III the family who have becn
out 10 beg IN Broaiwny up 10 midnight