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The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
A SOCIAL PARTY.

In entertaining company, every one
knows that the smaller tue party the more
real enjoyment is to be obtained. Few
have not had experience that the casual
gathering together of few friends 10 a
hom-, OF which the heads have the true se-
cret of entertaining Hospitality, and know
how to make their guests feel that Lheir
smile OF welcome speaks with the courtesy
OF truth, produces an amount of genial cons
tent rarely, II ever, deprived from the most
elaborate "got-rp" party Tru, a. one af-
ter another unexpectedly drops in, cloud
oiauAiety may shroud the brow of the host
ess as she tnlnks how little prepared she Is
to entertain them but the 'joyou4ness
around her will soon dIspel this. La the
matter or entertaining guests We should
nave more indepsn iencs-d 'sregard fashion
in favor OF comfort. II my be urged that,
rather than slight any OF our acq IaInGances
we should crowd our parors to suff 1catlon
out common sense aud right feeling tell us
that, il we wouli rather deserve than SIM
ply gain the gooi op'nton of others il we
would have our hosp! talIty something more
than sham, and the ostentation of enter.
tanning yield TO It's realty-we must give
our benevolent and social sympathies the
mastery, especially over any craving we
may have for the applause ofmsre numbers:
II Is well to remember that a circle OF ac-
quAitances, to say nothing of frieuds, is as
the eirce on the water-lts impression
grows fainter as it's size increases and that
1t is great mistake to imagiue that large
number, heterogeneously collected, can give
anything like the same satisfaction as q
small but congenial company.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
A PLUOKY WIDOW.

NEWARK, N. j., OCT. 12.-Soms time
ago Mr.. Jonn Schllpfer, a dgy goo DIS dealer
OF this city of considerable means, became
acqu united with Nine. e liza Parret, a
| eomelys French widow. She was possessed
of a handsome fortune. Tue pair became
engaged, and on the strength of the coming
| marriage borrowed from the widow at yari-
ous times sums amounting in all to about
$44, 900. AS security she was induced to
accept mortgages that were Subseq uen tly
found to be worth less than the sums which
they purported to represent, and as time
past aud neither promises TO marryor pledg )
to repay her were redeemed by Scnlapfer
she appealed TO the law for redress. A suit
was commenced in tue Conrt OF Chancerv
TO recover large lare amount of property
which Scnlapfer, it was alleged, b 4d con-
veyed TO his brother unawtully ; another
was instituted for breach of promise to mar
ry, and complaint was made before the Es-
sex county Grand Jury against the defend
ant for alleged fraud. In the meantime
Schlaper disappeared, but it was learned
by his counsel that he was In New York,
aud bv pardouabe ruse he was induce d
one day To visit Newark, where he was ar
rested and put u ider several thousand dol~
lars bail. Finally the grand jury found
bill OF Indie meut against him, and what
with the breach OF proms9 suit, the fore
closure suits Instituted by Mrs, Parrets
counsel, Schlapter found himself SO COM
pletely hemmed In that he finally made
overtures Tor settl lnent, and has now
placed III the hands ot Tue Widows counsel
such securities tor The Ultimate paymsut OF
his Indebtedness, that she consented to
discontinue all suits brought against MIN.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
AN EPISODE OF A GRE At STEAL

We copy from the Charleston NeaoS and
Courier an account of the preliminary
examination of Robert Smals, the color
ed Congressman from the Beaufort dis
trict in South Carolina. Smalls was a
member of the memorable Legislature
which passed the bills enabled the Cham
berlain Ring to carry out its giganuc C
schemes o plunder. In 1873 the thieves
drew bill appropriating the enormous
SUN of S525,O0O for the public printing.
The bill was put through the Legislature
iu the usual way, Woodruff buying up
the votes of the necessary number of Sc
nators and Represe natives. He has now
turned States evidence, and produces
little memorandum book, containing
in short hand the record of his purchases
Small received 900 for his vote on the
Public Printing bill, and Woodruff's
check in payment is traced to the private
account of the bribed African. The
only surprise created by the revelation
is that SO large sum should have been
paid for single vote. The market price
of colored Legislators in Columbia at the
time was very much less than $4,000 each.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
THE FAS HlONABLE LADY
From The Wdverly Mayuzine.

from The WdUerly Magdzine.
A fashionable lady Is one who has been
brought up in the habits, practi ces, and
pursuits of that portion of society whose
aim and end is to please and to be- pleas
ed. The first element of fashionable life
is to abstain from all useful labor. A
fashionable lady will not do anything
in the Kitchen because it would be ac-
counted labor; but she will spend twice
that amount of actual labor in the ar
rangement of her drawing room or 6ou-
DOR. 70 be seen for few hours in the
occupation OF mending stockings would
be an unspeakable Disgrace, while to be
engaged for weeks in curious netting
working lac, or embroidery, is matter
of proud satisfaction, and certainly a
commendable object of ambition. To
paint or whitewash her house would be
degradation never to be recovered
from; but tine painting of flowers, persons
or 1rult Is an art sought after with all the
energy of a search for gold. She cannot
walk short distance to visit a suffering
neighoor, for is too great a tax ON her
siren 9TH, but she can spend hours In
promenading Broadway from no strong
er motive than desire to show off her
expensive clothes. Her nerves are alto
gether too sensitive to allow her to watch
for single night beside sick friend,
but she can spend night after night at IL
party or dance. She locks with disdain
upon those of her own sex who do aught
for their support, and would shrink with
horror from the idea of exerting her in
genuity to assist her father in providing
for his family, but does not hesitate to
rob his purse to gratiify her extravagant
wishes. A fine appearance and gorgeous
apparel are sure passport to her favor,
while she wovld not associate with one
who was awkward in appearance or
coarsely dressed, forgetting that rich
and fashionable dress may clothe a vii
hau, while poorly clad man may be one
of N ature's noblemen.
Fa hlonable society is made I'D of
wealth, pretension, and display. A lady
of fashion must attend the opera, visit
Niagara, wear expensive shawls and dia-
monds, keep carriage, and make, In all
things, an elegant appearance. Thus life
is spent in the vain pursuit of pleasure
and adornment of the body, while the
soul, dwarfed by this constant devotion
to trittes, is made the slave of that which
was intended to be its servant.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
GULLIvER AND THE SPIRITS.

Read the following account of GuIljver
among the sorcerers and maglcians in tie
Island OF Glubbdubdrib, aud see how well
he pictures some Of our present scientists
soon grew so familiarized to the
sight OF spirits that after the third or
fourth time they gave me no emotion at
all; or, if had any appreheusiops left,
my curiosity prevailed over them. For
his highness, the governor, ordered me to
call up whatever person should choose
to name, and in whatever number s..
among all the dead, from the beginning
OF the world to the present time, and
command them to answer any questions
should think fit to ask with the con-
dition that my questions must be contin-
ed within the compass of the times they
lived in. And one thing might depenG
upon, that they would csrtainly tell n
the truth, for lying was a talent of no
use in the lower world.
made my humble Acknowledgement
to his hig1ness for so great a favor. We
were in a chamber from whence there
was fair prospect into the park. And
because my first inclination was to /,
entertained with scenes of pomp and
magniicence, desired 70 see Alexander
the Great at the head OF his army lust
after the battle of Arbela; which, upon
a motion OF the governors finger, imme-
diately appeared in large field unde
the window where we stood. AlexanI &c
was called up into the room !; it was with
great difficulty that l understood his
Greek, and had but little of my own.
He assured me upon his honor that he
was not poisoned, but died OF bad fever
by excessive drinking.
Next | saw Hannibal passing the Alps,
who told me he had not drop of vine
gar in his camp
saw Caesar and Pompey at the head
of their troops, just ready to engage. [ |
saw the former in his last great triumph.
l desired that the Senate of Rome might |
appear before me in one large chamber,
and a modern representative in counter |
view in another. The first seemed to be ]
au assembly of heroes and demi-gods /;
the other, Q lot of peddlers, p;ck-pockets, !
and bullies.
The governor, at my request, gave the
sign for Caesar and BrdJus to advance
towards us. L was struck with a pro-
found veneration at the sight of Brutus,
aid could easily discover the most con-
virtue, the greatest intrepidity
and tirmness of mind, the truest love of
his country and general benevolence to
in every lineament of his coun-
tenance. observed with much pleasure
that these two persons were in good in
telligence with each other, and Cesar
freely confessed to me that the grertest
actions of his own life were not equal,
by many degrees, to the glory of taking
il away. l had the honor to have much
with Brutus, and was told
that his ancestor Junius, Socrates, Epam
nondas, Cato the younger, Sir Thomas
More and himself were perpetually to-
gether; a sexJumvirate, to which all the
ages of the world cannot add seventh.
Lvy. the Roman historian, has rela-
ed that Hannibal burnt q great quantity
,f wood upon a rock that stood in his
,assage set fire to it, and aiter it be-
,ame heated. poured vinegar upon it and
made il soft enough to easily cut his way
through it.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13

81 Am, Leo, )" the youth said family
"The shot has pierced my heart; for
feel the blood squirting out with every
"Let me staunch the blood IT, can. Il
may not be so bad as you imagine, - said
B.uce, as he attemptedto examine the
"No, my wound is fatal-my life il
nearly gone," said the youth, calmly, o.
q look Of agony convulsed his features
"Ihere is no help. I can already feel
the Icy hand of death upon my brow"
"Oh, the dasta. dly wretches. Dearly
shall they answer for this!"' cried Bruce
IN anguish, as he saw the color recedinq
from The youths olive cheek, and knew
That the end was not far of. Nv
The dying gipsy's breath came in short
quick 5asps, and already the.death-rattle
sounded in his throat; but sweet smile
played over his dark handsome features,
and glad light shone in his fast-sl azing
eyes. - Q
'It was done for Zylfa," )" he said. And
ne pronounced the name slowly, and iu q
low tender tone. "Had you given up the
towels, they would have murdered you;
Dut saved you for Zylfa's sake. For her
sake saved you-the only one ever
had cause to hate. Tell her,. and he
liked his eyes imploringly, upon the
wrong mans face, -.tell her that died
Tor you for her, and die happy.'.' 81
His eyes closed, and, with low moan
ne sank back upon The messy turf, life
less. .,I .A|T t.Aft 81 - = - q
Zylfa is Bruce Harrison,s wifa ooxy
and like one long, peaceful, summer day
her life glides on. ro . '|I
While his murderers are immured
within the walls of p prison, the gipsy
youth sleeps peacefully IN his narrow
grave. Over him is monument, bear
Ing the one word, "Leo."
Every evening there is laid upon the
grassy mound above his breast little
bunch OF fowers-the wife's offerings to
the savior of her husband.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
GENERAL NEWS.

| The Lehigh Valley Railroad miners
at Pittston voted yesterday not to re-
sumo work unless at an advance in
wages. ,v 80 a~.r.r - M i, =
| 1t is estimated BY the Comptroller Of
the Currency that two millions of addi-
tional national bank circulation will be
Issued this month. ="
1t was generally believed in washing
| ton, last night, that General John nj
Harlan, Of Kentucky, had been decided
upon to fill the vacant seat on the Su-
preme Bench, and that his name would
be sent to the Senate next week. d. N : +
Ex-State Treasurer Parker. Of South
carolina, was arrested in Jersey CITY
yesterday, on requisition from Cover
nor Hampton. and lodged In jail. He
says he Is willing to turn States evil
dence. A.-l fIJ- ts.H2, ..I HII7. III, =
William q. Gilman. the forper. an,
peared before Recorder Hackett in New
York yesterday ,and pleaded guilty to the
charge OF forgery. He was sentenced to
five years imprisonment In the State
Penitentiary.
The cases Of Judges Grayson and yell
lott, indicted for malfeasance in office.
were removed yesterday from the Cir
cult Court of Baltimore county, Md, to
the Circuit Court of Ann Arundel coun-
W. The latter Court will meet on Mon
day next. - .-..-
Acting Governor Wiltz, of Louisiana.
in answer to telegram from Washing
ton, has forwarded certificate for j. 81.
Acklin as Congressman elect from the
Third District of that State The certifi-
cate is based on recount of votes order
ed by the Courts. .fI,7 lI17l - ID
The yellow fever is abating at Porte
Royal. Only 81 cases remain under
treatment, and a II are convalescent Two
deaths and five new cases we're reported
~ Fernandina yesterday. Colonel Liberty
Billings is one of the dead. Doctors
Herndeu, of Savannah, Simmons, of
Charleston, and Van Dyke, of Jackson
Vile are among the sick.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13

PRINTING OFFICE SECRETS. The
Printers Circular affirms that ga d. O.
perly conducted printing Office is as
much secret as q masonic lodge.
The printers are not under Oaths of
secrecy, but always feel themselv /,
as truly in honor bound to keep off Q
secrets as though triple oathed. Any
employee In printing office who viii
lingly dlsregarded this rule in relatic
to printing Office secrets would not
only be scorned by his brethren of
the craft, but would lose his position
at once. We make this statement be-
cause 1t sometimes happens tat COM
munication appears in q newspaper
under an assumed signature which
excites comment and various parties
try to find ont who is the author. Let
all be saved the trouble of questioning
the employee of the printing office.
They are know-nothings on such
points as these. On such matters
they have eyes aud ears. no mouth,
and If any fail to observe this rule
let them be put down as dishonorable
members of the craft. If anything 10
to be printed and Kept secret let prop
er notice be given of the desire for
secrecy and you might as ell ques-
tion the SphYnx as one of the printer
SO that even the secret books for
lodges are printed without fear"
The daily gazette., 1877-10-13
AISCELLANEOUS US.
|HlafOnaI Exhibition,
american \ Industrial Palace &C
The Centennial Grounds.

'Ae Centennial Grounds.
5S5 grandeSt, and mos CON-
N Erdlbition in the Worid.
iT.snt icinsi + States and Territories, and
'Ra, iH. oreign Countries represent-
,oa, immense " Display.
eaI Main Building filed with f.
csiioS csiis0ii'dIlve OF every Department
mi Ia' iba' ART, arl, Science, and Industry.
a L collaa Iiat y attractions, special at
'npiOS ra,,eg W 10 the great diorama of
nOSl I NJ. a. l., l,orktowl, one of The largest
|yernn oilHe oliIN representations of r'Ye
hlnbai a-l A-illoltlon. The-J ahrmal .lr,
|oDIs,SIaiA AustratiOn of Germ an fair:
tthEai,4 ~ mechanical Landscape, in
lntnt corner of the Agricu tural
|m Tbsa Nost Nlllost ingenious piece of me-
be- sim,Hiew Te Hiew England log cabin picC
lfs of pc pc habltations, customs s, and
In Wbioh lorefathers. The glass
lllngs0dn, Ile nanufacture of glai,3
"a 6a,mldted. One of the most at
hcama,es hces OF The exhibition. The In
pej Wa,Ih showing the home | fe
4 |fo1ata,,' %S,,' The colored quartette, who
.SOub' b'l5 n,i,I Ri,lIantation songs and hymrs
IraCe1iiSs,iilh rli WIN al the melody and feel
vIIebi vIiis',c J g., Of their race, The eleva-
obsiraainne obIi a me view of the park ana
viii wiIhaole' liable Special amusement
barJ d. t3s ~ provided daily. The exit
'nmeSnriiaa riiassler Bros, Directors), give
bd SannrdIn SvaI concert on Tuesday Thurs.
h. iaaS afternoons ofeach week
,"fae ~ Grand Roosevelt Oreap
,,,. livery day at 2 and a p. m.
4 = p"a Promenade Concert
|n,0 livery Saturday Evening.
fhg ea prea tourist will find no resort
fySlss siSbaIer iSa interest than this. which
Year 'i' exhibit in the Main build.
Cents 1iekets, Price 25 Cents Child
E1hIbiiioAA AHmit also to the the com
|ani ,J,, SchaooiI OF the Pennsylvania Mn.
tal Hail Of Industrial Art in
augN-dom
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1877-05-17

spot on one of the delicately tinted
petals. 1t is the poets 'canker in the
bud,n How often the loathsome can
ker blights the cherished 'infan.
blossoms in our household gardens
those human buds which give earnest
Of a brilliant future. The noisome
canker, so long concealed scrofula--
at length reveals its daeaded presence
and to our bright hspes succeed the
most agonizing fsar, for we know the
fatal sequel it protends-pulmonary
consumption. 1t is estimated by
eminent medical authorities that at
least one-fifth of mankind are afiiict-
ed with insidious malady. But its
ravages are so secret, that its victims
are unaware of its presence until 1t
suddenly diseloses itself I'm some Of Its
myriad and ofttimes fatal forms. A
slight eutaneous eruption is often the
only indicator of its presence. The
only means of eXterminating this
disease from the system is by a
thorough constitutional treatment
This treatment must fulfill three indi-
cations, namely, promote nutrition,
alter or purify the blood, and arrest
DISCRIMINATION of the tissues and the
formation of tubercles. No more
efficient Alternative eau he employed
for these purposes than DIR. Pierce's
Golden Meeical Discovery. While
imparting strength, and tone TO the
digestive organs it cleanses the blood
and heals the diseased tissues. Test
its virtues ere the deadly canker has
blighted the life you prize
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1877-05-17

Friend Longieg AS this town has
ment for several days past, few
items from here may not be out Of
place.
The Evangelists came here a. ex-
pected, and are creating no little inter
est. On Sunday evening Mr.. Dean Of
ficiated AT one church while Mr.. Cha
pin held forth at another, both being
filled to overlooking.
On Friday night the quiet home
ward walk from religious services was
enlivened by personal recontre. One
Of our citizens found gallant brakes
man running a wild train without a
conductor. In other words the knight
| of the wheel and ratchet was escort
ing home the said citizens better-half,
and the citizen, thinking that train
time anyway, proceeded at once to
switch it off-which he did by knock
ing down the acting conductor and
coupling on himself. No cards.
Last night some one united Howard
Ellio.ts team during service at the
church. One horse was badly hurt
Also AT about . o'clock q. Il. Judd's
barn was discovered in flames. II
was entirely consumed with contents.
This morning we had fight in
town. out of which three lawsuits
have already developed-and "still
there's more to follow Yours, dc.
May 18th. 1877. W.
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hauling argument of counsel being
protracted to late hour Tuesday
evening. Yesterday morning the ju-
ry were charged and retired, and at
5 r. NJ. brought In = verdict of not
guilty.
The State eases against Robt. Full.
ton for bastardy, and w. f.. Churchill
for seduction and bastardy. appear to
have been rung off the stage to the
same old music. Tableau-prose-
cutting witness in the background try
ing to balance newly-filled pocket
book against bundle in dimity of
known proportions and an unknown
allotment of eontnmely.
In the case Of T. c. McClelland,
charged with embezzlement, breach
of trust or something of that kind, the
Grand Jury found no bill. The same
result was reached in the case of A. +.
Kimberly while Z. w. Kimberly,
whose arrest for assault with intent to
kill was lately noted, was dismissed
by Dist. Atty for want of evidence.
George Hawkins, of the old Roch-
ester firm of Hawkins 4 Comstock, is
at this writing enjoying a trial for
burglary; and Frank Goodenough
and w. p. Macy remain TO be tried for
larceny. This, we believe, disposes
of the criminal calendar
In the matter of NJ. II. Somes, Pres
Ind. Dist. Of Stanwood, asking injunc-
ton to prevent the Secretary and 9TH
er officers from paying out certain
funds belonging to the District, the
Court ordered the case stricken from
the docket.
One default taken was worthy of
special note on account of the amount
involved judgement rendered be-
ing for no less sum than ST., 327 TO.
Ii was against A. +. Kimberly, the
short-horn man, and in favor Of SAM
uel, his father.
Mrs. Rachel Kimberly was also
kIuhtSu uCtiSS vi uiNolSt iioiit ~ -
Kimberly, "as per stipulations on file, :"
with a little ten thousand dollars by
way of alimony. Mrs. X. has been
known As Cattle Queen" and in now
entitled to another distinction, as this
is the most healthy case of alimony on
record in our courts.
decree was entered diyorcing j.
W. Todd from Rhoda NJ, his wife.
And as this is the second time Rhoda
has been fished out of matrimony by
the undated hook of the divorce court;
and rs five weeks afforded all the bliss
she could stand before seeding from
her last liege lord-why- well-Rhoda
don't appear to be one Of those whom
ii will do to tie to.
A number of important causes, in
Guiding the suits for damage in the
burning of the Wilton elevators, We're
continued; but the net result Of the
terms work will be to leave the dock
ct much cleaner than usual.
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FROM CLARENCE.

That Clarence is steadily improving
cannot be denied. As time rolls on
new industries are springing up III our
midst and business men from other
place one that l. soon to be second to
none in Cedar county. A basket man
ufactory, owned by James Beach, was
put in operation about month ago,
and promises to grow in magnitude
and soon put itself on firm financial
basis. Our merchants. believing in
patronizing "home industry" are
putting the Beach Clarence Basket
i'm stock, and propose to back the en-
terprise as much as possible. Baskets
Of all sizes and shapes are being made,
and orders from distance will he
promptly filled.
A Mr.. Charles.Wall, of Clinton, has
purchased a store room in this place,
ard will soon fill it with clothing,
boots, shoes and groceries. Mr.. w. be-
ing man of large capital. proposes to
make this permanent institution,
and Will merit a share of public pat
ronage.
The Leslie Concert Troupe gave
an entertainment in Omo's hall Mon
day evening for the benefit Of Miss
Linnie Williams, Of this place.
For the benefit of every one in gen
eral, and tramps in particular, | send
you below true copy of an ordinance
that became law on the sth inst,
and tramps coming here in the future
will be dealt with, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE for the better govern
ment of persons best known as
.'Tramps."
Re it Ordained by the Torn Coun-
eli Of the ToWn Of Clarence, iora.
SEC. That all persons making APP
plication to the Mayor, Councilmen or
City Marshal for food and lodging
shall beconsidered Tramps.
I 2. 1t shall become the duty of the
Marshal to take i'm charge as prison
ers all persons making such applica-
ton, giving them lodging at the town
Jail, and providing them with bread
and water for food.
| g. 1t shall also become the duty
Of the Marshal to see that each and
every person or persons receiving such
aid shall perform at least eight hours
labor on the streets and alleys i'm the
town of Clarence. 1t shall be the du-
ty Of the Marshal to acquaint each and
every person making such application
for aid, with the provisions of this act
before taking them in charge. If any
person or persons after receiving such
aid shall refuse to labor as the Mar
shall may direct, said person or persons
may be prosecuted as vagrant. This
act does not apply to persons residing
in Clarence. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force immedi-
ately.