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fmpMre Afr.

IT is said that impure air Is no, on
" injurious TO the health of the brly.
but that it has also a most deletarious
effect upon the moral .en.ibiliiie-.
Aud perhaps NC may as well refer the
strange doings Of Congressman, from
time to time. tp the irresistible inhu.
ence Of the Initiated air which pervades
in the Capitol. But ,hi. air, like 9th
or evildoers, has been undergoing in
vestivnlion. and it Il found to he full
Of all manner Of impurities. In fact,
the very air which has been forced in.
tn the House Of Representatives rs a
pure article has been really drawn
from sources which are now discover
al to be foul. Moreover. in conse-
quencc Of the system Of tanning which
ha. existed, the air enters the Hall Of
Representatives from underneath the
for. and W the upward motiJn ofalr
currents thus pr'1Iuced. dust and
the heavy poi'o"ous gases. which
would naturally sink To the floor or
escape IN the C Hing. are const lntly
raised, agi,a,el, aud mingled with all
part. Of the air within the hall. II il
pr'posed to remedy these difficulties
BY thoroughly cleansing and ventila-
ting all the localities from which the
air l. drawn to BE- forced into the Cap
itol, and also To make special contriv.
nnce. for perfectly cleansing all the
air that passes into the building nv the
fans. When this perfect system OF
ventilation is completed, We may have
better laws--and lawmakers.
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That love laughs at difficulties the
romantic story Of two youthful clippers
from Alabama proves. They both
belonged to highly respected families,
but the brides father WAS umlterably
opposed to the match. So the lovers
resolved to take the train for Selma.
where they hoped 20 be unit~d. But
on arriving at the station they found
the train gone; 20 they concluded to
drive on to Mansck and thus evadc
pursuer.. The Tallahassee Greek in
tervened. and was fesrfully swollen.
In attempting - cross, the coming
bridegropms two horses wee drowned.
and the bride-npparent barely escaped
n waricry rr,ve, having twice g'ne be.
meath. But this difficulty Was sur.
mounted. the party reached Manack.
and after the bride had donned
the dress Of kind hustess. the happy
couple took fresh start for Selma.
where they arrived in due season.
But the young lady's age was scarcely
sixteen, and no license could Ike pro-
cured, and ministers and justices Of
the peace would not marry them. So
the young couple, nothing daunted,
took the night train to Columbus,
Georgia, where no impediments aro,e,
and they were duly married.
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An .o..;,. .,o., I. LII "A ,ho
manno, 4, wh;ch a c.r,a;o ,;,h h,nl.
49, ~a;..d A.. .o,..;.-,.w ia. n.nv
mon ~ mean. wh;,s ho wa, sx,rems.
10 c;,;, ;, ,ho,. hono.,h .;u, In .,c;.,
.,.,,. n. .,,,,w.a nn L,.or, % an.
,,,,,ch Al. a,,,h,o, ,o,e,, ,hov v.re
wesl,hv usn A c.yo,;,. ci.,l NJ
nj. bow.vc, "a. ,dm;,,s,, m hi.
ho,.. nm .,,.i ,.,u,s .nd hahn,
thrown ;o,o Tho .oc;e,y Of the h,u,i.
ful daughter n,,.r,lly brcome .p,m.
o,oi 81 h., A., co,soo,.,ce tho
cont. lnow;,. IN. ho,c,.s.,e.. a, hi.
na..;or. GREW male and III. and though
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Take u quart Of water and pour
slowly into it half a pint If sulphur
&c acid The mixture will become
quite warm from chemical action, and
this is the reason why the acid should
be poured slowly into the water, rather
than the water into the acid. and let
il remain on the iron till it evaporate~.
Then wash it again. The object is to
give the acid time to dissolve the ru-t.
Then wash with water and you will
perceive where the worst spots are.
Apply some more acid, and rub on
those spots with brick. The acid and
the securing will remove most of the
the rust. Then wash the mould
board thoroughly with water to remove
all acid, and rub it dry. Brush it
over with petroleum, or other oil. and
let it be till Spring. When you go
to blowing take bottle Of the acid
water to the field with you and apply
it every bout to any spot OF rust that
may remain. The acid AMI the
securing of the earth will soon make
it perfectly bright and smooth. Ifall
iron work be washed of with petrole-
um as toon as We put our tools. imple-
nients, and machines asi''e for the
Winter it will keep them from
rusiing. and save a great deal of
trouble and annoyance, tn say nothing
of depreciation and loss. - Rural
World.
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Morbid Impulse.

But one Of the most singular In
stances in connection with material
things, exists in the case OF a young
man who not long ago visited large
iron manuiactory. He stood opposite
a huge hammer. and watched with in.
,erest its perfectly regular strokes. At
first. it WIS beating immense Jumps of
crimson metal into thin. black sheets;
but the supply becoming exhausted,
at last il only descended on the polish
ed anvil. Still. the young man gazed
iniently ON its motion then he follow
ed its stroke with u corresponding mo
tion "f his head; then his left arm
moved to the ZANE tune; and finally
he deliberately placei his 6-t upon
the anvil. and in q second il Was smit-
ten to jelly. The only explanation
he could afford was. that he felt an
impul-e to do il. and that he knew he
should be disabled; that he saw all
the Consequences in misty Kind of
manmr; but that he still felt power
within. above sense and rea-on-a
morbid impulse in fact, to which he
succumbed. and by which he hst a
good right hand. This incident aug
gests many thing, besides proving the
peculiar nature and power Of morbid
impulses; such things, for instance. Us
u lew of sympathy on scale hitherto
undreampt of.as well MS a musical tune
prevailing all things. - [Chamber's
Journal.
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HCMOHOSs.

A HIGm.ToSED New York woman
won't button her own CATERS. because
its low business. But she might ele-
vate il considerably by putting her
foot ON the martlepece when she but
tons her shoe. [--VIeksburg Herald.
Come. Pete .ai,l a merchant to a
gentleman of the colorel persuasion.
"what'll you put that load of wood
into the cellar fory" I'm de fuss place.
my name is Peter. sir, secondly. Use a
prefeshnal carpet cleaner aud white
washer /; furthermore | Doesn't compete
for sich jobs. sab T.
A DOCTOR on West Adams street
saved Young woman's life two
months ago. When he brought
round hi. bill the grateful father re-
piled: Take her. doctor che is yours.
her heart beats only for you. Me and
the old woman will come aud live with
you by and by The sou Of Escula-
Plus said he wasn't that sort Of
man that he couldn't afford il that.
seeing il was him, he would take s66.
"Sixiy-six dollarl" screamed the
pious father; "uhy, ! emll have
buried her for half tho money"
-tChicago Tribune.
THERE'S no special style Of enrrav.
Ing engagement rings. A spider.
web with a ey in ii Is very pretty
ieysc.
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Elliot ~as there before him. A. he
turned the corner ~ q winding walk
he saw her. She Was alone, and nj
frt did not see him. She held q ~
per, which she seemed very inicn'Iy
reading. IN her attitude, and the ex-
preston Of her face. there was some
thing which spoke of genuine sad
n~.. Il wa. only for a moment that
Fred could thus observe her, for hi.
footsteps announced him, and she
booked up. :,
She blushcd n deep crimson, aud
hastily crumpled in her hand the pa
per she had been reading.
"she was reading love letter."
thought Fred to himself. Thank
Heaven I never wrote her onc!'
Then they conversed for while,
and, for n reason which Fred could
not define even to himself, they talked
very gravely, and slmost sadly. All
the manner Of a coquette was laid
nsidc, and Fora spoke to him in the
frank and sympathetic tone Of Elm.
cere friend. There was something Ia
her manner which he had not observ-
Ell before. II seemed TO say, "Let
there be hencefbrih only the clear
truth between ur; let us not mistake
each other any more. I am only your
friend, and you must be mine
Fred was drawn toward her.
Have I not misunderstood this
girl" he asked himself.
As they sauntered along a little
branch caught Flora's dress. AZ she
put out her hand to release herself,
the paper she had been holding fell to
the ground. Fred stopped to pick It
up, and saw with some confusion that
II was his own writing.
ut Is the copy you made for me OF
that beautiful little poem liked 30
MUCH" che said. quietly. Il like it
20 well that l have kept it,
Then Fred remembered that week.
before, he hal copied it for her. AZ
ter a moments silence he said
1--WE are all to scatter soon; shalI
We ever meet again."
1--WE are not all likely to meet
again. presume" she rel lied; "but
rome Of US are pledged to meet again
ia it not 90! Will you not allow
me to congratulate your
/ Congratulate ne, Miss Elliott
What fort"
She looked into his face with won.
Ter,
/ "Am I rash!" she inquired, smil-
ingly. "Pray forgive me-
i "But, Miss Elliot, do tell me what
you mean. beg Of YOU"
us il not true that you are to mar
~ Mise Nortonf"
True? MOL Who told you so!"
why. Miss Norton herseli-tha'
i'll"
She paused in conclusion. but not
before Fred had seen the glad look in
her eyes.
Well. they were married soon after,
and Fred took his wife home. He
found that it was Jennie Norton who
had sent the hint concerning Flora to
his mother and sister out Of pure jeal'
ousy. But he cared little now. as he
had found that the tables were turned,
and thai Jennie, instead Of Flora, was
the coquette. His mother and sister
at first thought it would be impossible
to love Flora as they ought to love
her. but they soon found to their joy
that the new Mrs. Laurence not only
won their love, but that Of all the
friends who made her acquaintance,
also.
Not many months elapsed before
another wedding occurred in the fami-
liz. and Lille became Mrs. Charley
Gray.
Miss Norton, when last heard Of,
was cndenvoring to find husband.
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CoSDrssED TINE
Louisville 4 Great Southern
RAILROAD LINE.
rRAixs GoIxG socIH.
CONNECTIONS.

Passengers "a l. c. a 4. " n tsAsst Liza, J. 4.
A IN ". q. 4. n. n. y. ssa v, D. MAJ lice
sisaMsss eenasct 81 Lsaisviih 9Th TkAlS ~.
With 1vin No. % far al points % knss Wills sd
Esh'asnd hEssehss Tsip No 10 esnnsets a. lsk-
sn"n Ianetlon 9th Trails No from ell pslsts Q =
the Memphis and Aontsnu,sry tInes, 81 1sLsbes
With stays To aud fria Springfield, cnmphsls, LIE
,olnhibis and 1FsenshuIg; ~ MrehsllsssIr. vita
.lsse. 10 aud fFo,a Perry yilis aud iIsrrsdsssrs 81
lshsills stsih win stages 10 aud ffsn pss,ills
CITY a. sisni.rd With stages 10 sad from ssmsTssi,
a. hiehiaona Jaaetiun TO aud ffels Psints between
thsrs Sad Li,tnsslsa, 81 kiehsss4 With stasss Il
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The well known educator of the
flea, Mr.. Berlotto. gives an interesting
account Of the method pursued by
hin, in their training. The first lesson
j. to put the insect in a email circular
glass box, where. by jumping and
Knocking their heads against the glass
for day or two. the idea is finally
beaten into them that il is useless Ia
jump; and during the remainder Of
their natural lives. to wit. about eight
months, they are content to crawl.
Having corrected their intelleets in
regard tn jumping, the instructor now
fastens delicate pair Of wire nippers
to the middle part Of the hea's body;
II the nippers any desired firm Of
miniature vehicle, such ss wheel
harrow. a c,r.a wagon, etc, is attach
ell, and the ilra, thu. harncssed. trots
away with loadl. a. the great amuse'
mrnt Of the looker.on. The professor
harnesses hi. insect pupil. il to great
variety Of other po,iiinns, and makes
them perf'rm many curious duties.
What effect will this system of flea ell.
uca,ion have upon future broods, Mr..
Darwin
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young msn, pleasing and entertaining.
lie was a New Highlander BY birth.
hut he now made his home at c.,
n small village in Pennsylvania. Hi
family cousistcd If his mother and q
Ister three years younger than him
slf The father had died four year
brfore the time at which my story
commences, but had left property
enough IN relieve his con from the
necd OF working for his living. ."
Pred had Travelled for his health,
which vac not good. at bet, md for
culture.
lie was now going to make a few
visits among some 1T his friends IN
New York; and his MOTHER, knowing
tas' ne was TO nte' "u"o'rd pref
v and accomplished girls thought u
nghf 70 give hun . wort Of sdv'ce
oe'or' ne went she s~'d-
ememoer' Fred whatever you
DO 90 not BRING home frivolous crca'
ture u your vile.
you need not fear, dear mother;
can assure you have n" Intention Of
bringing home any vile. l was an
old bachelor long sgo; besides, wish
fnr no one but my mother and sister;
do j, LILY
II don't know about that, Fred; II
Is very well to ray so, now; but after
while you'll meet your fate. Don't
you remember viii Strong!
snow, Lii. that Is too bad; ] did
not think you had such poor opin'
I'm Of y~r brother as to compare him
10 Will Strung" said Mrs. Laurence.
'"Thank you. mother; go you are ta-
Ling my part at last. arc your
Il ought TO-. replied che. "Bu'
'on'e, 1t is time that you were going,
II you expect to catch the train"
TO. after many kisses and as many
PROMISES, he took leave Of them.
4 few weeks In New York convinc-
ri Fred that his mothers words were
tsuc concerning the number of pretty
girls he would meet. lie knew it
would be 80, but still he did not think
they would all lc 90 fascinating rs he
'csmed to lind them. There was one
IN particular, named Flora Elliot
shom he thought nost attractive.
Mise Elliot Was enc Of the brightest,
Jre.siesf, and moet animated girls any
society could bosst OF.
Chance first, and then. perhaps. mu'
saal intention, threw Fred and Miss
Elliot together good deal At the
houses Of their friends. They also
met At many places during that sea-
ron. and Fred was. for the hr't time
unhappy. "r be ss'd to himself ITO
RI Elliot is coqnetie; she has no heart;
Tho has determined to fasc'nafe me-
and she does not care a fig for me. My
conquest will be lust a little triumph
4, her. and nothing more
To add to his trouble. he began to
meet in The same circle Of society q
girl whose mother had been a class
mate of HE motbcr,. and also a very
Intimate friend. He knew he ought
TO nav her special attention, hut the
influence which Flora Elliot had Oh
t.;ned aver him was too strong; he
merely treated her the came as he did
the other young girls, with tho excep.
ton OF Misc Z liot.
Jamie Norton was a noble looking
Girl. with q serene face and dark
brown hair. Her calm eyes seemed
"a ret on Fred with an expression
that smoke Of sweet .isterly sympathy
and even COMPASSION. He thought
that she saw his condition and riiie,l
him.
",he pines me- ne sald 10 h'mSe'',
"for the believes that am carried
\ ~ hN hAnFt1l-E
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IL e,nineniy Family M@ilclne; aud y being kspl
ready fr Immediate tesn nil many an hour
II .unsring and many dollar In time aud doctors
Hills
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-05-03
The Salary Veto Message.

The following is the message Of Presl-
dent Grant vetoing IAN act fixing the sal
aryof'the President cf the United States" !:
To the Senate OF the United States
Herewith l return Senate bill No, III, en-
titled " An act fixing the salary of The Presi-
dent Of the United States" without my APP
proval. | ain constrained 10 this course from
a SENSE Of duty to my Successors in Office, TO
myself, and To what is due to the dignity of
The position Of Chief Magistrate OF a nation
Of more than forty millions OF people.
When the salary vi the President OF the
United States was fixed by the Constitution
at so OUO per annum, We were "A nation OF
but three millions OF people, poor from a long
and expensive war, without commerce or
manufactures, with but few wants, and those
| cheaply supplied. The salary must then
| have been deemed small FOR the responsible
| ties and dignity Of the position, but jusliha-
bly, SO from the Impoverished condition Of the
Treasury ana The simplicity it WAS desired to
cultivate in the Republic. The salary Of
| congressman under the Constitution WAS first
| fixed at SIX dollars per day for the time
| actually in session, ali average of about l2U
days ~ each session, or S730 per year, or less
| than oue-thirtieth Of the salary OF the Presi-
dent. Congressman have legielated upon
their own salaries from time 10 time until
| finally it reached 5000 per anrum, or one
| filth that Of the President before the salary Of
| the latter was increased
| No one having knowledge Of the cost o.
living at the National Capital will contend
| that the present salary of Congressman is too
| high, unless IL be the intention To make the
Office one entirely Of honor, when the salary
| should be abolished-a proposition repug-
nant To our republican ideas and institutions.
| do not believe The citizens vi this Republic
desire their puolic servants TO serve them
without fair compensation Tor their serv-
| ices. The sum of S25 600 does not detray the
! expenses OF the Executive for one year, or has
| not IN my experience. 1t is now one fifth in
value what IL was when fixed by the Consti-
tuition IN supplying demands and wants.
Having no personal interest III this matter,
| have ielt myself free 10 Ieturn this bill 10
| the House in which ii originated with nay
| objections, believing that IN doing so | meet
| The wishes and Judgment OF the great ma or-
| ity of those who indirectly pay all the sala-
ries ana other expenses of the Government.
! L. 5. GRANT.
Executive Mansion. April IS, 1876.
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POLITICAL.

New Haven dispatch Of the 2lst says the
Connecticut delegation to the National Re-
| publican Convention favor the nomination Of
Postmaster General Jewell, and will present
his name To the Convention.
The Iowa Independent State Convention
has been called to meet at Dies Moines on the
10th Of May TO select delegates to the
Greenback National Convention at Indianap-
oils. The Wisconsin Grcenback Convention
is to be held at Madison, also on the 10th OF
May.
The Massachusetts Republican State Con-
vcntion met at Boston on the 26 h, and chose
delegates to the National Convention
resolution was adopted that the delegates be
| unpledged. 1t was thought majority Of
| the delegation were in favor Of the nomina-
| ton OF Secretary Bristow for the Presidency.
| Among the resolutions adopted by the Con-
vention was one In favor Of the resumption
Of specie payment at a date not later than
| that already fixed by law.
The Oregon Democrats have renominated
| Lafayette Lape for Congress.
The Caifg rnia Republican State Conven-
| ton was held on the 10Th. Delegates were
chosen to the National Convention, and a
platform was adopted declaring in favor Of a
return to a metallic currency aud the restor-
| alton OF silver coin to its constitutional
equality with gold as legal tender, and In
favor of the pay ment of the National debt in
gold aud condemning reputation.
The New York Democratic State Conven-
ton, in session at Utica on the 27th recog.
| uized the Tammany delegates from New
York city, as regular and gave seats,
without voice, to the anti Tsmmany contest.
ants. Delegates 10 the National Convention
were chosen, and resolutions were adopted
lndorsipg the administration Of Gov Tlden,
and recommending him as a candidate for
tlo Presidency OF the United States.
The Arkansas Republican State Convention
was held at Little Rock on the 27th, aud del.
egates were chosen to the National Conven.
ton, and instructed to give their preference
TO Senator Morton as "A candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States,
The recent California Republican State Con.
yention expressed preference for JAS. G..
Blaine for President Of the United States, but
left its delegates Ia the National Convention
uninstructed in that regard.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-05-03

persons employed as revenue or internal revenue
agents their rate 81 compensation, expenses,
etc. The bIi to establish educational lund
and aPIg aporiion of the proceeds OF the pnD-
lie lands 20 pnbic education was taken mp, and a
substiIn;e YEAS offered. The Silver bill was
further cunssderc1, and ar amendment was Of
fercd by MIR. Sherman In the Honse the Con-
ference Committee on the Deficiency Appropria-
ton bill reported recomme ndng that the Senate
recede from three Of its amendments. and that
the House concur In three Others, which report
agreed 10. The Legislative Appropriation
Till Was further considered
The report of the Conference Commit
tee on the Deficiency bill was adopted in the
Senate, on the 9th. The Impeachment trial was
begun at 1870 o'clock, and motion was made
aud argued that the trial be postponed till the
hrst Nop0ay OF December next; which motion.
utter retiring for consultation. the Senate de-
MED. Adjourned, the pending motion being
that the evidence relating to the question OF ju-
risdiction be given before the arguments we're
heard relating thereto. In the House. the Sen
ate amendment to the bill defining the tax on
termented or malt liquors was agreed To. A Con-
etituiional amendment was introduced and re-
ferred authorizing the resident TO approve or
disapprOve OF separate clauses or provisions OF =
bill. The Legislative and Executive Appropria-
ZION bill Wac amended in Committee OF the Whole
and reported TO the House
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PERSONAL.

4 Washington dispatch of the pa states
that the Commissioners OF internal Revenue
had, by direction OF the President, written TO
Supervisor Hydrlck asking his resignation.
Supervisor Matthews had resigned, to take
effect May /.
The Governor OF Massachusetts has signed
the warrant for the execution, On the 26.h VI
MAY, Of Thomas " Piper, convicted II the
murder of Mabel Young In the Warren Ave.
nue. Boston, Churrb tower. Piper has made
astatemcut 10 tbe effect thar the little girl
met her death by being caught In trap door
while ascending The tower, aud that she was
nearly dead when Zee found her, ana thar
through fear of being accused II murderig-
her. lie denied all knowledge Of the matter.
4 Washington dispatch Of The altA saws
Geo. Ee,knap had written Il letter TO a friend,
denying in sosi,tve terms that o., had ,.aae
any confession whatever concerning tue
charge. against him relative 10 the Fort sill
post leadership His counsel. up the 24sh,
filed with Secretary Gorasm r,joiQdCr 10
the ppse,tiou OF tie House In the
impeachment matter He denies that
he Was Secretary of War until after q com.
mlttee ot The House had Investigated his III
cial conduct he also alleges that MIR, ely
mer had slated Ia HIM on the LIST OF March
that, uuless he (BelSnspl should resign his
position as Secretary OF War before noon The