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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
Ihe Sciences Among the Mound Build.

The Mound builders possessed some
knowledge of astronomy, and at least had
a practical knowledge OF geometry and
engineering. Their structures are always
found in places which would now be Sc
lected by engineers for works designed to
subserve similar purposes. 1t is re-
markable fact that the pyramidal mounds
of the South have their faces to the cardi-
nal points of the compass. In enclosed
spaces it is found that the gates are always
at the side looking toward the east. The
pyramidal mound near Florence, Ala,
though for years subjected to the disinte-
grating influence of the farmers plow-
share is still seventy feet high, and covers
at its base about one acre of ground. In
Chickasaw County. Miss, there is line
of five mounds, extending from north to
south. These are all of the pyramidal
form. The largest of these is that in the
center of the line. 1t is sixty-seven feet
high, 100 wide from north to south and
26O feet from east to west at the base. The
others are smaller, the smallest being al
the north and south. These mounds
were surrounded by wall Of earth en-
closing thirty six acres of land. The re-
mains Of the walls are still distinct. The
lines are straight, north, south, east and
west. The gateway to the enclosure was
directly in front of the great mound, at thu
east side. These mounds were evidently
at one time, crowned by temples.
As another evidence that the Mound
builders had some knowledge OF practica
engineering, the highways, whose genera
direction may still be traced for many
miles, may be cited. There are two some
/ what remarkable groups Of mounds u
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
An Easy Charity.

1--WE always like to see Mrs. Edwards
come in," said a clerk in a dry goods
store. Even if she does not buy any
thing, she has such cheerful way of
speaking to us all, that it does us good for
all day"
How few ladies realize the worth of a
few kind words to those who are weary
and busy with ceaseless round Of daily
duties. Nothing obtrusive or very marked
is necessary or suitable. But a true
woman can show friendly interest, even
in tone A cheerful, pleasant manner is
a charm better than beauty, and can
make amends for a very plain face. A
haughty,,. authoritative air provokes re-
sentiment in the hearts of all who come in
collision with it. Clerks may, from
policy, begery attentive and obsequious,
but there is no cheerfulness in the service
rendered, and the sarcastic remark and
sharp jest is sure to be passed around
among them at her expense when once she
is fairly beyond hearing. There is no one
go high in station that she can afford
necdlessiy to make enemies.
A noble, sensible woman can do good
as she goes along through the world, just
by using kind tones-and cheerful words in
conversing with those who fall in her way
in the course of business. 1t does a young
man good when away from his home and
friends, to feel that a good woman feels
an interest in him. 1t makes him better,
as well as happier, and throws thread of
good influence around him to keep him
in the time Of temptation. Mothers have
a duty to other mothers sons besides their
own. If suitable and convenient, let them
feel they are welcome to your parlors and
your home Many lad has been saven
from ruin by the friendship Of some kind
family, where he was made welcome and
at home. 1t is a charity that requires
little outlay and which carries with it an
abundant reward. The after results, too,
are often unexpected and cheering
Church Union.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
INDUSTRIAL, STATISTICAL AND
TECHNICAL.

In the Russian Medical College are 122
girls Of titled birth.
UNDER the balmy influences of new
directory, San Francisco has increased her
population to 100000.
If you would be known and not know,
vegetate in village; if you would know
and not be known, live in Il city.
CONCORD meeting house in Chester,
Pa, was erected in the year 1'35, still
older one, which was erected in 1888,
having been demolished about that pc
riod The bricks of the present building
are said to have been brought from the
mother country.
"IF so, 900 articles are on exhibition at
the Centennial, and the visitor dcvOtes
five hours of each day to the Exhibition,
giving onc-half minute TO the examina-
ton Of each article, it will take him five
months to go through" says the Philadel-
phia Star.
THE London Eng.) Board OF Trade
statistics for March show, as compared
with the corresponding month OF 1871 and
| 1879, decline of ten and four per cent.
| respectively in the value of exports, and
eight and ten per cent respectively in the
value Of imports.
VIENNA uses 720, 900 pounds of genuine
mcerschaum, worth over 81 GOO, 600, year
ly, and 4, 100000 pounds of mecrschaum
chips, which are ground and compressed
and made into imitation pipes and cigar
holders. The imitation is carried to such
perfection that the best judges are often
puzzled to distinguish it from the real
article.
THE removal of sand, etc, adhering
from the molds TO iron castings, generally
accomplished by filing, is said to be et-
fectcd far better by means Of steel brushes.
They are made Of thin strips of steel, in
the form of ordinary scrubbers, and also
in that of whitewash brushes, and are re-
ported to remain sharp for long time,
and to he far more convenient in use than
the tile.-ErchaRge.
To GIVE black walnut fine polish so
as to resemble rich old wood apply coat
of shelac varnish, and then rub it with
piece of smooth purlicestone until dry.
Another coat may be given and the rub
bing repeated. After this a coat of polish,
made of linsecd oil, becswaX and turpen-
tine, may be well rubbed in with dauber
made of piece Of sponge tightly wrapped
in a piece of fine flannel several times
folded and moistened with the polish
Scientific american.
THE Court Journal, of London, says
that an American professor has devised
very formidable apparatus. 1t consists OF
small drum, with very delicately sensitive
elastic skin stretched over it. A stream OF
gas passed through this drum will burn as
usual till some one begins to sing near 1t,
when the flame, under the influence OF
the vibrating skin, commences to shake
in a manner which is varied indefinitely,
according to the notes OF the tune, SO
that, under certain conditions, it will be
possible to photograph these movements
of the flame, and this, of course, will be
equivalent to photographing the tune.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
Stolen Fortunes.

ANNA S. H., Washington correspondent
Of the Cleveland Leader, writes as follows
of leading light in Washington society:
There came here early in the season
lady with her children and sister. Ex-
pensive apartments were taken at hotel;
carriages were rccklessly ordered; two
French nurses nlinistered to the wants Of
the two children My lady wore splendid
diamonds; her street costumes, her
carriage and evening dresses, her India
shawls and velvet nantes were the envy
of all who beheld her, while the sister,
advertised as young, contiding girl,
wore brilliant array. She became dis
tressingly intimate with other young
ladies in the house, and openly laid snares
for various gentlemen. She vowed that
the crimp in her hair was natural, that the
bloom on her cheek was only that OF
health, and being rather bright she held
her way trumphantly. "Who are they"
passed from lip to lip. Somebody made
answer. "They are from New York; MIR.
- will come after a WHILE" and when
the young lady was questioned she said:
"We are from New York; except while
was at school l have lived at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel" and society, dazzled with
the glitter, accorded all the honor and
dignity claimed. At length Mr.. -
arrived; great mass of flesh and stupidi-
ty, yet with a cunning look in his evil
ewes. He dressed like gentleman; he
smoked and gave away expensive cigars,
but rumors began to be rife con
cerning antecedents by no means
creditable, and finally the story
leaked out. In an interior town there
lived venerable old man with this one
son. While the son grew to manhood
the estates grew valuable till the father
was deemed enormously rich. 1t was a
manufacturing district. Among the mill
girls was one whose bright eyes attracted
the stupid son of the miser and he married
her greatly to his fathers wrath. The
brides young sister was in direst poverty
the Young husband placed her at school
and the bride being really "a smart girl
won the old mans liking. When the
father died he left the son nearly million
in personal property. What more natural
than the establishment of bank? The
bank was opened; its great capital was
well known and it promised to depositors
a tempting amount of interest. Poor peo
pie brought their little hoardings; mil
girls and mill boys were eager to invest
widows deposited their all, seamstrcsses
and school teachers fockeG TO snatch tht
alluring bait, and the bank went on swim
mingly for-just one year. Then
failed, paying seven cents on dollar
bringing to many household utter ruiz
and poverty, but the President fled, ant
has since lived without any ostensibl'
business as if he were CrGsus himself
This winter Washington has had tn
benefit of his lavish expenditure, whil'
hundreds in that far-away town are suffer
ing the direst pcnury to pay for his mag
ni6ccnce. The story became so unpleas
antly common that the party lett, bu
society had smiled for them her sweetes
welcomes, and Miss - paragraphe'
rs an heiress! To whatY
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NUMBER Il.
egnr pou,,g Readers.
GOLD LOCKS DREAM OF PUSSIE
WILLOW.


ONE sunny day m ihe early spring.
Before blueoird dared 10 sing
Cloaked and furred as IN winter weather.
Forth with piping song
Went Gold-Locks LATTER flowers.
Tired of waiting so long
Said this little girl of ours.
She searched the oare-orown meadow over
And found not even leaf oil clover;
Nor where Inc sod was chll! ana wet
But where the 5rooklet ran
A noisy swollen billow,
She picked in her little hand
A b anch of pussiewlllow.
She shouted out, In happy way,
AT the catkins' fur' so SOFT ana gray;
She smoothed them down with loving pats,
And called them her little pussie-ca's.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20

that God would spare his life and keep
him from sinfulress. She mistrusted
something was wrong, whether soul or
body she could not tell Harry did not
hear her prayer, nor the promise of the
brownest, lightest buckwheat cake in the
morning.
Harry is a man now, and he thanks
God that He troubled him and would not
let him pass his first lie without repent
ance.-EIiza Gilbert Huru, in Christian
TDjnD
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
How Spiurjit Took Advantage Of
| - Being Wound Up.

FIFTEEN of us met at the creditors
meeting to decide upon winding young
Spfuriit up lie was jolly, genial tel-
low, meant well, but had sold,too many
goods -teloy cost and TO poor customers.
His list. debtors disclosed number
that we alfknew had been tabooed from
the,boekss Of every prudent house in our
line, and with Splurjits long experience
in the employ of one of the best houses in
the trade, we were surprised at this evi-
dence of foolhardiness. But then, he was
"young," and was struggling along"
and the phiIanthropic spirits in our meet
ing thought best to give him another
chance" 3 wanted to take back, all
Splurit had of his goods unsold at what
he, B, had charged him for them. G, D
and E objected that BIS goods had ad
vanced in price, and all the creditors
ought to have the advantage OF that rise,
and on this emphatic statement twelve OF
the number at once decided To accept
from, Splurjit ten cents on the dollar.
This settled that proceeding.
Four days afterward, b, who has a
large order in hand, receives word to box
and ship what is finished and under way,
but get out nothing further. Investiga-
ton discloses that Splurjit has been to
BIS customer and underbid him, using
the goods he paid ten cents for, which B
wanted to take back at invoice value as
the basis of his estimate. Splurjit is a
"ielly fellow" you see, and B-well, he
"ain't Up to the tines" or else he'd be
starting afresh with ten-cent stock him
self. Do you thipk there is any moral in
this true story? Do you think the sequel
would induce those twelve to recant p
Boston Bulletin.
The Boston Post don't believe thatany
man ever caught cold from taking his hat
off to a lady. Sill, a bald headed man
| ufll bauifafa
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20

WHAT NAMES WOMAN!
Not costly dress, nor queenly afr;
Not jewelcd hand, complexion fair;
Not graceful form, nor lofty tread;
Not paint, nor curls, nor splendid head;
Not pearly teeth, nor sparkling eye;
Not voice that nightingale outvies;
Not breath as sweet as eglaniine;
Not gaudy gems, nor fabrics fine;
Not all the stores of fashions mart,
Nor yet the Establishments OF art;
Can make one woman true, refined.
'Tis not the caslet that We prize,
But that which in the casket lies;
These outward charms that please the Sigh
Are naught unless the heart be right.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
AT meeting of the South Town Board

AT meeting of the South Town Board
of Chicago on the 18th it was decided, by
vote OF six to three, that the recent Town
election was void because of fraud, and
new officers were appointed to fill the va
cancies declared to exist in the offices OF
Assessor, Town Clerk and Collector. The
ousted officials say that they will contest
the action of the Board.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20

The province of Coroner's jury Is
to pronounce a man dead after he has
been killed. A safe verdict is to say:
g An unknown man came to his death by
an unknown instrument in the hands OF
some unknown person."-Neoo Orleans
PonubljrUD
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
MAN AND WOMAN.
WHAT MAKES A MAN.

WHAT MAKES MAN?
A TRUTHFUL suul, loving mind;
Full of affection for it's kind;
A spirit firm, erect and free,
That never basely bends knee;
That will not bend a feathers weight
Of slavery's chance for small or great;
That truly speaks from God within,
That never makes league with sin;
That snaps the fetters dcspots make,
And loves the truth for its own sake;
That worships God, and Him alone,
And bows no more than at His throne;
And trembles at no tyrant's nod!
4 soul that fears no one but God,
And thus can smile at curse or ban
This is the soul that makes a man.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-04-20
CHE Tuledo Ghronielt.

THE CHRONICLE is published at the County seat
Of Tama one of the largest. richest, most central
and popuous counties in Iowa. Tits the oldest
paper in the County and one of the oldest in the
State-having been established in 1886. Its circu-
laton being large and constantly increasing, makes
ii very desirable advertising medium for business
men and manufacturers wishing to bring their
goods and wares to the notice of the people Of
Central Iowa.
Advertising rates made known on application.
JOB PRINTING
Of every description executed with neatness and
dispatch. Special attention paid to
PRINTING IN COLORS.
Your favors earnestly solicited.
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The Boston Post stdon't believe thatany
man ever caught cold from taking his hat
off to lady. Sill, bald headed man
will hesitate.
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Your fsvors earnestly solicited.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-07
CoRoNERs' CASES.

Coroner Croker held inquess yesterday in the
OF Andrew Mullen, who was killed on the 3Oth ult by
the falling OF elevator at No co Greenwich street
and James Alwoll who died from injuries received IN
falling down a hatchway at No. rs Hud.
son street the 3lst ult., in each OF
which cases tho jury rendered n verdict OF ac-
cidental death He also inquired into tho death OF
Patrick L. o'Brion, who committed suicide in the ST.
Charles Hotel on the 31st ult, in regard TO which the
jury found that "deccasei TO his death from the
result Of pistol shot wound inflicted by his hand
during temporary alteration OF the mind
Coroner ElIingcr held inquest yesterday the
body OF Catharne Dcbns Of NO 1853 East Forty sixth
street. who committed suicide by taking paris green.
The testimony showed that the had frequently
shown signs OF insanity aud about year ago tried
end her life by drowning She has been IN very dest
tuto circumstances for some time past and letter
which found upon her person. she stated that pow
erty the OF her act The verdict OF tho jury
WAS ssSucide.
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NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY T. l876TRlPLE SHEET

ana ascertainable boundares initial points
anu distances by the competent authority prior 20 the
cesson 10 the United States Of the territory in which
the lands claimed were included.
otcn-Sald petition does not show that the said
anas are Claimed oy complete grant concession, or
order Of survey duly executed
oecenu-Sald petition does not state SUFFICIENT facts
70 snow that the land claimed ever separated from
the mass OF the public domain.
E'gafn-The said grant OF the said Baron De Caronde-
let 10 said Captain Don Joseph VALERIE dated Deccm-
Der % 1893 Is void account Of the and
vagucness OF the description contained therein.
Ninh-Said petition does not show that said CAPTAIN
Don Joseph VALERIE OF any person Claiming under him
placed In possession OF the land claimed by the au
thores OF the government by whom said OF sur
vey aud grant were made.
TenA-Sald petition does not show that the lands
clamed have been IN possession OF and cultivated by
the original claimant those holding title under him
Tor period less than twenty years
EcuenG-Said petition docs not show that the clam
ants and those from whom they derive title have
held continuous possession OF the land claimed from
the date of 10 the United States OF tho ter
rory out OF which the States OF Florida, Louisiana
and Missouri were formed.
Ttvelflh-Sad petition states facts which show that
the said grant has long since been abandoned
Thirteenfh-By virtue OF the law Of the land ana OF
the provisions OF the several acts OF Congress app1.
cable 20 the case plaintiffs are not entitled to any reei
in the premises
Wherefore and for divers other good causes OF de-
murrer appearing in the said petition the defendant
doth demur thereto and humbly demands the Judgment
OF this Court whether she shall be compelled 20 make
any further other the said petition, and
be hence dismissed with her costs aud charges
in this behalf most wrongfully sustained.
JAMES s. B0TTSF0RD,
United States Attorney and counsel for defendant
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United States Attorney and counsel for defendant
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.


In the United States Supreme Court yesterday the
following cases we're argued -
No. ia. Smith and wife ct al VS. vodges-Appeal
from the Circuit Court the Eastern district OF Penn
sylvana. a bill brought by vodgcs, as
sgnee in bankruptcy OF Smith, real estate
claimed to DO the property Of the wife, The allegation
was that Smith, having failed in business as a real
tate dealer, commenced tho millinery "A d.u o,.
business in the Of his wife, and with tho pro-
oeeus business purcnas-u q. sale the
properly IN question In the wiies name, and tiat AL
,hs was 10 avoid responsibility for his own indebted
mis- crcdr..s Tue court adJudged
the property TO be the husbands anu no decree was
that the wife convey Il TO the assignee II is here con-
tended that the husband sufficiently free from
debt to enable him to make post nupal, a settlement
on ms wiie II no chose, and that the purchase must
be construed TO be such settlement u H. Sharplcss
and X z; McMnrtie, for appellant; W. A. Henderson,
for appellee.
: No 49, The Delaware, Iackawanna and Great
western Railroad Company VS. Wa rcn-Error 20 tho
Circuit Court for the Northern District OF New York
THIS was an action by Warren assignee in bank
ruptey OF the Wadsworth Iron Company TO recover
certain moneys which tho railroad company had re-
ceived on certain Judgments and execstons thereon
against the iron company In pursuance OF which coal
and other properly belonging to the latter company
was taken and Sold II charged tha, the judg-
ments we've allowed TO be taken by the Iron company
with view 10 give preference 10 the railroad com
pany and that the latter at the time know Of the in
sovcncy of the former The Court found this aliega
is here urged that as tho judgments obtained on
notes gwen by tho iron company for coal and then
suits were regularly conducted TO judgment w,thout
any facility being gwen by the defendants the decree
will not be sustained. Two other cases, involving tho
same questions, are hoard with this one f. .. IRE
linghuysen for appellant e. s. Rogers for appellscs.
On motion OF Mr.. George W. McCray, Mr.. A.. u.
Stevenson, OF Bloomington, ILL.,, admitted 10 prec-
ticc as an attorney and counsellor Of this court
On motion oil Mr. b. II. Hill b. r. Lyon OF Macon,
Ga, was admitted to practise attorney and coun-
seUr OF this court
No. $50 John Henderson OF al, plaiatins in error.
Va William ii. Wlckham, Mayor, 40, ct al-0rdcred
by the Court that this cause be advanced and argued
with No. 47S
No, l15. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road Company, plainiifIs error. Joseph Warren,
assignee
No. 1l6. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road Company, appellant vs. Joseph Warren, assignee
No. III. Toe National City Bank Of New York, plain
tin IN error Joseph Warren, assignee Tho argu-
ment OF these causes continued by Mr. s. 5.
Rogers cf counsel for the defendants In and APP
pellee, aud concluded by Mr.. y. T. FrcBgbuysen, for
plaintiffs N error and appellant
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SINKING THE TRACK.

Charles Il. Higham rented grocery store at the
OF Eighty fifth street and Fourth avenue, and
has taken lease OF the same for i've years The
"snking the track" scheme as he claims ruined his
business and he has brought suit for $4,000 damages
against the New York and Harlem Railroad Company
various contractors and contractors, engaged
In excavating the railroad bed. The case came TO
trial yesterday before Judge Van Worst holding Supreme
Court Circuit and will probably occupy several days
II shown for the plaintiff that the sidewalk IN front
OF his door covered by huge mound OF earth and
that derrick also erected there OCCASION
ing further detrment his business The defence is.
that excavatng the railroad for the purpose OF widen
ing the same and enabling additional tracks TO be laid
was pursuant TO q special act OF the Legislature,
and presumably, therefore, public necessity
II Is up further dcence that the
distractions complained of unavoidable and that
every possible pains that could be were taken to pre-
damage the property business Of those living
on the line Of the improvement This Is pioneer SUIT
which is likely TO DO followed by many more by
others feeling similarly aggreved, and considering
that they likewise are entitled to compensation for
damages TO their property and business