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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
A Mechanical Genius.

THERE is gentleman now living at
Port Richmond, Staten Island, named
Harland Buell., who is in every sense of
the word a genius. Several years ago he
conceived the idea that he could build
house, and, not having any business occu-
patton, he set to work, and in less than
three years has finished building which
is model in every respect. 1t is two
stories in hight, with a cupola, French
windows and balcony. All the materials
used in the construction have passed
through his hands. The foundation is of
the usual style, but the outer wall is COM
posed of some material resembling as
phalt, the composition of which is known
only to the builder. The rooms are lar ge
and airy, with hard finished walls. The
parlor has three large French windows,
and the ceilings and walls have been fires.
coed by him. The mantle-piece is of
highly. polished wood, and in the center is
carved dogs head, with chain suspend
ed from the neck. The gentleman who
has done all this work has had no help,
doing everything himself thus making
the house a real curiosity. Connected
with the house is small frame structure,
in which he follows his trade as watch
maker. His genius in this line was made
known to his friends at the age of eleven.
While he was working on his fathers
farm, one of the workmen had bought
watch, but found it would not keep good
time and laid it away; but one day, on
taking it up he found to his surprise that
it was running, and exactly right. On in
curing he found that the boy had taken it
up into the garnet of his fathers house,
dissected, cleaned and regulated it, with
out informing anyone what he had DONE
This inventive genius has not confined
his efforts to house building and watch
making, hut has been put to the test as
machinist, having Just finished good
sized steam engine, of sufficient power to
run small lathe and circular saw. He
has also manufactured numerous other ar
ticles.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
Twenty-three Odd Popular Supersti-
lions,

The following superstitions, handed
down by tradition from the past, are
fervently believed in, in many parts of
this country, and by some people who
rank among the most intelligent:
Whoever reads epitaphs loses his
memory.
Yarn spun by girl under the age of
seven years possesses extraordinary
virtues. Linen made of it furnishes the
best bandages for equity patients, and
when wrought into garments forms a COM
plete coat Of mail, not only against bullet
aid dagger, but even against the more
formidable operations of witcLcraft. The
very yarn itself can be wound into unerr-
ing musket balls.
When mouse gnaws a gown, some
misfortune may be apprehendcd.
When 3 stranger enters room he
should be obliged to seat himself if only
for moment, as he otherwise takes away
the children's sleep with him.
The Growing of a hen indicates some ap-
preaching disaster.
Whoever sneezes at an early hour
either hears some news or receives some
present the same day.
Women who sow flax seed should, dur
ing the process, tell some COMPOUNDED
lies, otherwise the yarn will never bleach
white.
Beggar's bread should be given to chill
dre2 who are slow in learning to speak.
When women are stutfing beds, the men
should not remain in the house, otherwise
the feathers will come through the ticks.
To rock the cradle when empty is in
furious to the child.
If child less than twelve months old
be brought into cellar, he becomes fear
full.
The first tooth cast by the child should
be be swallowed by the mother 10 insure
new growth of teeth.
A child grows up proud if suffered to
look into mirror while less than twelve
months old.
To eat while bell is tolling for fu-
neral causes toothache.
The following are omens of death: A
dogs scratching on the floor or bowling
in a particular manner, and owls hooting
in the neighborhood of the house.
Buttoning the coat awry, or drawing on
stocking inside out, causes matters to
go wrong during the day.
White specks on the nails are lucky.
He who has teeth wide asunder must
seek his fortune in distant land
He who proposes moving into new
house must send in beforehand bread and
a new broom.
Domestic harmony must be preserved
when washing day comes, in order to in
sure fine weather, which is indispensable,
as that ceremony is generally performed
out Of door.
When children play soldiers on the
roadside, it forbodes the approach of war.
Whoever finds four-leaf trefoil-
shamrock-should wear it for good luck
BY bending the head to the hollow of
the arm the initial letter of the name of
ones future spouse is represented Er-
c}tlHge.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
"Nhat Could He Do in Heaven"

IT was about thirty years ago or more,
when stage coaches still ran, that an ex-
cellent old clergyman, who had a keen
observation of the world, was travelling on
the top of the coach. 1t was cold, wintry
weather, and the coachman, as he drove
his horses rapidly, poured forth such a
volley of oaths and foul language as to
shock all the passengers. The old clergy.
man who was sitting close TO him said
nothing, but fixed his piercing blue eyes
upon him with look of extreme wonder
and establishment At last the coachman
became uneasy, and turning round to him,
said: What makes you look at me, sir,
in that way"
The clergyman said, with his eyes fixed
upon him: Il cannot imagine what you
will do in Heavenl There are no horses
or coaches, or saddles, or brides, or pub
lie houses in Heaven! There will be no
one to swear at, or to whom you can use
bad language. l cannot think what you
will do when you get to Heavenly. Y.
Observer
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
From the St. Louis Globe.
THE SuccpsSful PhyAirIan.

There is probably no man to whom the
community owe so much as to the honest,
fair-spokcn physician, who does his actual
duty both to himself and to his patients.
Really skillful physicians are not so numer-
ous that their virtues need no mention, and
hence the advertisement of DR.. r. " Pierce,
of Buffalo, may well claim the readers at
tcntion. DR.. Pierce is a type Of a class of
men who obtain success by careful and
wel-dirccted effort, not attempting too
much, or creating false ideas as to ability.
The only reliable physician in these days of
complicated disorders and high-pressure liv-
ing is the "Spccialst," the man who under
stands his one branch Of the business. Such
in his line is DR.. Pierce. For the benefit of
his readers he has written Common
Sense Medical Adviser" which is well worth
reading by those who need such work.
With strict business honor, high profession
al skill, reasonable fees, and large corps OF
competent assistants, DR.. Pierce will doubt
less make his name familiar as household
words ~
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
as 4 CHILD,

WHEN evening cools the fevered world
And curtains out the glowing day.
Comes little Two year Old 20 me,
All weary from her baby play.
Well pleased, ! tas.s her in nv arms
My better angel robed in white,
And, nesting warm in my embrace,
She ,goos the grateful rest of night.
Yet, ere her senses fade away
Her chubby hand she puts In mine.
AND then, but not till then, to sleep
Her wee, spent powers will resign.
And II from midnight SAUNDERS reused,
She cries, not knowing I am near,
One loving pressure OF my hand
VIII still her every doubt and fear.
Sweet, child-like trustl She knows me not,
AS she, God willing, yet shall know;
heI melting eye, when fixed on mine,
WIZ OF with wonder overflow;
aet WISER than some sages are
Who doubt when faith should strongest be,
She knows l love her that her heart
A refuge sure may find in me.
And so, o God! when this frail soul,
By secret doubt and fear beguiled
Bows to the dust. may Thy sweet grace
Grant me the faith of this dear child.
When Trials darkest hour draws nigh
And momentaliiy my woes increase.
Grant that child-like faith in Thee
May give my heart a Christ like peace.
Yes, | atiH trust Thee, come what NAV,
Though mystery hides Thee from my sight:
Trust Thee, o God! in LIES glad day,
But trust Thee more in life- dark night
ask Lice not for wealth nor fame;
ask not armies to command;
But may l. weaker than child,
IN faith eer feel Thy loving hand.
-ChGrleS F. Lee, IN " Y. Independent.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

WAR CAKE.-One heaped coffee cup OF
sugar; butter the size of an egg; two
eggs; one teacup of milk; three teacups
of flour, with one heaping teaspoontul OF
baking powder rubbed in; two teaspoon
fuls of bitter almond; one fourth teaspoon
full of salt.
BREAD BALIs.-Break the bread in
small pieces, and moisten with milk or a
little warm water, season with salt, pepper
and nutmeg, adding little fine sage or
parsley and small piece of butter, mix
and form into small cakes or balls; roast
with beef or chickens, or fry after meat in
a skillet.
SPANISH CREAM. - One quart milk,
four eggs, one-half ounce gelatine. Pour
one pint of milk on the gelatine, then
add the other pint of milk, and stir 1t
over the fire in tarina kettle. Beat the
yolks of the eggs with three tablespoon
fuls of sugar, and stir into the milk just
before it boils. When it comes to boil
take it off, stir into it the whites of the
eggs, beaten to stiff froth, with three
tablespoonful of sugar. Flavor with
vanilla; pour into molds. Use the next
day.
CRUSHED WHEAT FRTTTERS. - Take
cold crushed wheat; large tablespoon
full -four; very little nutmeg; one table,
spoonful sugar; mix all together, with
one egg well beaten; drop with large
spoon into good, hot lard, and fry nice
brown; they will be found very light and
delicious for either lunch or breakfast.
The best method of cooking crushed
wheat is to put it into a double boiler
with water (boiling) sufficient to cover it;
when it is well soaked, which will be in
about half an hour, fill up with milk and
let it simmer at least three-quarters of an
hour; this will be found to make it a
much more agreeable and nutritious dish,
especially for children, than if cooked in
water only.
THE disagreeable odOr which the cock
roach emits, and which soon permeates
all places that it inhabits, proceeds from
a dark colorcd fluid which it discharges
from the mouth. The cockroach loves
warmth and moisture, hence its pOpu-
lousness in kitchens where fire and water
are almost ever present. 1t is night
prowler, and swarms out from its secret
lairs on the departure Of daylight. Fol
the destruction of the cOckroach werecom.
mend mixture containing tablespoon,
| full of red lead, the same amount of In
dian meal, with mOlasses enough to make
thick batter. Set this on Il plate q
night in places trequented by the insects
| and all that eat of it will be poisoned
Another preparation is composed of one
teaspoonful of powdered arsenic, with {
| tablespoonful of mashed potato. Crumble
this every night at bed time where the in
seCts will find it, and ii is said to be an eff
| teCtual poison. Great care should be eX
ercised in the use of such dangerous
agents. An innocent method of destroy
| ing cockroaches is to place Il bowl OF
basin containing little molasses on til,
floor at night. A bit of wood, resting one
| end on the floor and the other on the edge
of the vessel, serves rs bridge to con
duct the insects to the sweet deposit. Once
in the trap its slippery sides prevent re
treat, and thus cockroaches may be caugh
! by the thousands Inter- Oreun
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
Drulnmin. by Mail.

CHAs. GossAGE & Co, the popular Dry
Goods Merchants, of Chicago, take novel
way of attracting customers. They sena
samples of new goods and special bargains all
ever the country by mail with this circular:
(" .HddaLae: We inclOsc a few samples OF
desirable goods, just opened, respectfully SO
Letting an inspection and distribution among
yourfriends. Any orders with which you or
they may favor us shall have most careful at,
tention. We send such goods when ordered
by mail directly from us) subject to return II
not satisfactory, or to inspection aud approval
before payment when sent for collection, and
free of all charges, except cost of carriage.
Parcels, of less than four pounds weight,
can be sent by mail at one cent or less per
ounce, when remittance covers goods and
postage. A complete organization IN our
Order Department enables us to guarantee
the prompt and satisfactory delivery OF goods
at the lowest cash prices anywhere known TO
the trade. If ordering from these samples,
please state if any other than the first selec-
ton would be acceptable, should that be sold
"An letters should be addressed tOHe FIRM
to secure proper and prompt attention. Man
orders solicited and goods or samples sent to
any part of the country"
Such enterprise as this should, andis meet
ing with the reward it justly deserves.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
DIR. Schenck,s standard Remedies.

THE standard remedies for all diseases OF the
lungs are SCHENoK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SoHENck's
SEA WEED Tonic and ScHENCK's MANDRAKE
Pulls and if taken before the lungs are destroyed,
speedy cure is effected.
70 these three medicines DR.: J. H. schenck, OF
Philadelphia owes his unrivaled success in the
treatment of pulmonary diseases.
The Pulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs nature throws it off by an easy ex-
pectOration for when the phegm or matter is ripe
slight cough will throw it of, the patient has rest
and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the Pulmonic Syrup to do this
Schenck's Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. Schenck's Mandrake Pills act
on the liver removing all distractions, relax the
gall bladder the bile starts freely and the liver is
soon relieved.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic is gentle stimulant
and Alternative; the alkali OF which it is composed
mikes with the food and prevents souring. 1t as
sists the digestion by toning up the stomach to a
healthy condition. SO that the food and the Pull
monte Syrup will make good blood; then tn lungs
heal and the patient will surely get well if 1re is
taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult Dr. Schcnck, citl tper-
sonalIy or by letter. can do at his princil Of
fee corner Of SIXTH and ARCH STs-, Philadelphia,
every Monday.
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists
throughout the country.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
Effect Of Good Culture,

A vNE-DREssER had two daughters and
vineyard. When his elder daughter was
married he gave her third of the vine
YARD tor portion, notwithstanding which
he had the same quantity as formerly.
When his younger daughter was married
he gave her half of what remained still
the produce of his part was not dimin-
ished. The result was the consequence of
his bestowing as much labor on the third
part as he had been accustomed TO give
the whole.
The above wandering item contains a
truth that might well be anchored in the
minds OF the farming population. Many
are the instances where the father has
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
Live Within Your Means.

LIVE within your means. This is a
good rule for Office holders and business
men generally. When the man of moder-
ate income endeavors to live as expen-
sively as man OF wealth his future can
be easily written: little enjoyment, pc
RODS of anxiety, burdensome debts, des-
perate struggle to keep up appearances,
ultimate bankruptcy, and red flag to no.
tify the neighbors that the sheriff is mas
ter of the situation. One-half the dis
honesty of the present age springs from
this foolish practice Of initiating the style
of others. The man of thousand year
wants to live equal to the one who receives
five, he in turn aspires to make as big a
show as the one who receives ten, and the
receiver of ten labors to keep pace with
the one who counts his income among the
fifty thousands. Is it any wonder that so
many fail in business or forfeit by their
misconduct the confidence of friends
We must come back to our old-fashioned
way of living, and this can be done only
by o5cying that injunction, Live within
your means. Life is altogether too short
to destroy its enjoyments by taxing soul
and body to keep up false appearances.
Contentment comes with moderation
mental suffering and keen anguish with
extravaganza. To the young man just
starting in life, we say, live within your
means. To the man of business pursuing
success, we say, live within your means.
To the office holder who hopes through
honorable conduct to merit promotion and
distinction, we say, live within your
means. To all who labor for honor or
profit we commend the motto as a safe
and sensible one, and one that will pay
compound interest in the end A faithful
adherence to It by old and young, rich
and poor, will restore confidence in bust
ness and official circles, and fill the land
with happy homes, from which will ema-
nate a spirit of purity essential to the
maintenance of public virtue.-Repu5Iic
Ur0Uzjne
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
A Clergyman Who Was Hung for
Forgery.

To TELL the story of Dr. Dodd, who
was hung for forgery in 1177, may be
quite out of time in the beginning of the
year 1876. But there is a purpose in it,
and perhaps the story and the moral will
be timely, though the event occurred just
one hundred years ago save one. Will
lam Dodd was an English clergyman,
born in May, 1929, and educated at the
University Of Cambridge. He married a
woman of extravagant tastes, and in this
respect, rs in many others, their tastes
were alike. After being ordained he was
made rector Of the parish of West Ham,
near London. There he proved to be so
eloquent that he was soon called into the
city, and became one of its celebrities
With his popularity and prosperity he
was more and more cxtravagant and
reckless in his style of living. To meet
his expenses he engaged in literary work
outside Of his clerical duties; he was
made tutor of young Philip Stanhope,
atterward Lord Chesterfield, and at length
was appointed Chaplain to the King.
Chesterfield became his best friend, or
worst; got him through many troubles,
helped him to money and to his ruin, of
course, for when he wanted more than
his patron would give him, he committed
a forgery upon Lord Chesterfield for SEQ
600, was tried, convicted and executed.
Great efforts were made to save him.
The jury recommended him to mercy.
Noblemen, clergymen, and $4,000 clti-
zens of London petitioned the King to
interfere, but the Government declined to
do so, and the reverend criminal, under
the law of the times, was hanged at
Tyburn, June n, 1777.-N. Y. Observer.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

the intellect; no man or woman who is a
mere machine can ever give out his full
value to the world, no nation or COM
munity can ever emerge from Incidence,
except in so far as they emerge from ig-
norance. In this country, where the
opportunities of education are so numer-
Gus and SO widely spread, it would hardly
seem necessary to urge their acceptance !;
yet it is of the highest importance to our
national prosperity and personal we'll
being that we all recognize the intimate
connection between the growth of intelli-
gence and the value of labor. -Philodel-
mia Le10er.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

MIR. JOHN T. THoRNE, a Brooklyn AL
derman, has discovered patriotic and
brilliant manner of getting rid of the
heavy taxes and assessments on improved
property. He offers two houses fora Cen
tennial bonfire, contending that it will
save the city something in fire works, and
as he cannot afford the taxes or to stay in
SO expensive city as Brooklyn, the ac-
ceptance of his offer would enable him to
move out in blaze of glory. The propo-
sition was received with hilarity and re-
terrcd to the Committee on Centennia al
Celebration.-N. Y. Eoening HasI.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23
90 A Square MeaI.SS

We are sure our readers will thank us for
calling their attention to the very handsome
advertisement of the Excelsior Manufacture
Ing Co., of st. Louis, as it would be useless
for us to try to say anything in favor of their
great Charter Oak Cooking Stove. The very
word suggests the thought of well cooked
meal followed by easy digestion, vigorous
health, and a desire to have and to do plenty
of real work, to say nothing of the comfort Of
happy, contented household.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

THEREFORE,, if you aspire to be son
of consolation-if you would partake Of
the priesty gift of sympathy-if you
would pour something beyond common
place consolation into a tempted heart
If you would pass through the intercourse
of daily life with the delicate tact which
never inflicts pain-if, to that most acute
ofhuman ailments, mental doubt, you are
ever TO give effectual succor, you must be
content to pay the price of the costly edu-
cation. Like him, you must suffer
being tempted. II. W. Robertson.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

B.KED INDIAN PUDDING.-Three table
spoonfuls Indian meal; one quart milk
keeping out one cotfee-cup of cold. Scald
the remainder and pour upon the meal
scant teacup of molasses; two teaspoonfuls
of butter; one and half teaspoonfuls OF
salt Put in the oven and add the colo
milk acith0ut stirring.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

The young men who tried to initiate
the gentle sex at the leapyear party IN
Washington made great manyridiculouS
blunders. One of them warned his part
ner against squeezing his hand, and she
called him big BOBBY and no girl at all.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

Goals of fire cannot be concealed be
meath the most sumptuous apparel, they
will betray themselves with smoke and
flame; nor can darling sins be long hid
den beneath the most ostenta,ious profess
sion, they will sooner or later discover
themselves, and burn sad holes in the
mans reputation. Sin needs quenching
in the Savior's blood, not concealing
under the garb Of religion,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

RRsoNAL.-Reu ". p. Eosferling.-"I
have used DR.. SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR in my family for Dyspepsia and Sick
Headache, and regard it an Invaluable RENE
dy. 1t has not failed to give relief in any in
ct -
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

mortgaged his large farm, and gone IN
debt to procure land for the son to COM
mence life upon. Both were burdened by
the debt, and could not probably cult
vate or improve their lands. The sooner
farmers recognize the fact that eighty
acres, well and closely cultivated, will
Weld more than double that number i'm
properly handled, the better will be their
condition. The above item would make
a good text for grange lecture.-Er.
chanoe,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-03-23

HOLToN Il HILDRETH, 225 and 227 State ST.,
Chicago, sell furniture lower than any house
in that city. Their goods are irst-cla>s.