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Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
The Remarkable Education of Child
Who was Stricken Deaf.

A good many years ago, sayg the
New York World, when the accom-
plished daughter of a well-known
gentleman of this city was little girl,
she was taken I'll with scarlet fever,
and when she recovered was stone
deaf Fortunately the child, who
possessed a remarkably sweet voice,
had learned to talk before the attack,
and the physician who attended her,
finding that her sense of hearing had
entirely gone, enjoined upon the
mother the necessity of carefully
keeping up the habit of speech, in or
der that it should not be totally lost.
From that time out the mother de-
voted herself to the preservation of
her daughters voice, almost to the
exclusion of everything else, and the
successful issue of her undertaking
has proved an ample reward for her
labors. The young lady is now not
only an accomplished member of So
ciety, but an excellent artist, well
known among the painters of New
York. Her education was so careful
ly attended to by her mother that she
not only talks we'll, but understands
everything that is said to her by Sim
ply watching the lips of her interlo-
cutor. On one occasion an eminent
clergymen of this city called to see
her mother and was received by the
young lady. After some fifteen min
utes the mother presented herself and
the young lady retired. Presently
the conversation turned upon the
daughter, and the mother said some
thing about her ''infirmity." The
clergyman. who had seen nothing 10
indicate any lack of perception in the
young lady, and who had not noticed
any physical defect, was surprised
and asked what was meant. The
mother then explained that her child
was stone deaf. The clergyman was
10th to believe 1t, and almost demand
ed further proof of the fact. The
young lady was then called, and 1t
was proven to his entire satisfaction
that she could not understand a sin
gle word that was spoken unless she
saw the motion of the lips which ut
tered it. Like the deaf girl described
in Wilkie Collins's novel of "Hide
and Seek" she is singularly suscepti-
bic to any vibration of the timbers of
the room or house In which she may
be, and her mother has established a
system of telegraphy with her by
means of the doors and balusters, by
which she can communicate with
her throughout the whole house. By
simply striking the baluster or door
with the open hand her parents can
apprise her that her presence is desir-
ed in a particular room or part of the
premises, and by modification of raps
can inform her of many of the minor
affairs that are taking place. AL
though her father has a handsome
competence, this young lady earns
enough for her own support in the
pursuit of her art.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

Brigham Young did not do much
good In his lifetime, but during his
latter years he resolved to set a good
example to humanity; he prohibited
the purchase of mourning at his fun
eraI. 1t is devoutly to be hoped that
this will have salutary effect upon
those mourners with expectations,
who plaster the old mans remains
with flowers and fill the superfluous
carriages with deadheads; and also
upon those widows and female orph-
ans who fiirt so outragerusly while
flying about fifteen yayds of black
bunting from the mizzentop. The
same observations include persons
who wish to make a big display on
nothing, and the families of poor la
boring men who spend their all in or
der to give the corpse a good send off.
Int er Ocean.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

that case, however, she would have
been compelled either to limp to the
water on crutches or to be carried
thither by self-sacrificing deacons.
Moreover. her appearance in public
without her customary leg would have
excited great deal of remark, which
would not only have shocked her sem
sitive feelings, but would have detract-
ed from the solemnity of the scene.
When, in addition to these facts, we
remem Der that she was a woman re-
siding in a country town to which
champagne baskets rarely penetrated
and hence presumably ignorant of
the scientific fact that cork is light
and buoyant, her neglect to remove
her cork leg prior to baptism seems
entirely excusable.
So long as the water was only
two feet deep, Miss Wilson, who
weighed full two hundred pounds,
managed 10 wade toward the minister
but as soon as the latter took her hand
and led her into deeper water, the
cork asserted its buoyancy, and Miss
Wilson was suddenly reversed. The
minister, with much difficulty, placed
her on her feet again, and rather surl-
lily requesting her not to do that again,
began to make brief and formal ad-
\ d.
words Miss Wilson, with a wild
shrek, fell backward, and her cork leg
shot swiftly upon the surface. Perhaps
this is the point where veil should
be dropped. To finish the narativein in
as few words as possible, it may be
said that after half dozen futile ef-
forts, the attempt to baptize Miss Will
son was abandoned. With all his
skill and strength the minister could
not counteract the effort Of the cork
leg, and could not keep the convert
right side up long enough to baptize
her. She bore it with patience until
the minister called for a fifty-six
pound weight, with a view to ballast
ing her, when she very Indignantly
scrambled ashore, hastened home and
subsequently joined the Presbyte-
rians.
We thus learn that there are times
when cork legs conflict with the most
important duties. The leg makers
should take a hint from this sugges-
tive incident, and revise light metal
lie leg wherewith to supply the Bap-
tist market.-NeW York Times.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
A Girl Outraged by a Tramp and Then
Murdered.

DES MONIES, Iowa, September TO-
A special to the State Register from
Grundy county says that on Friday
last fourteen year old girl, daughter
of Davis Martin, tenant of Melrose
farm, six miles east of Eldora, was out
ragged by tramp and then mur-
dered. She had been sent by her faith
er to blacksmith shop on an errand
and as she passed a corn-field it is sup
posed a tramp surprised her as her
body was found dragged into the field
and after the commission of the out
rage apparently strangled to death.
The neighbors are securing the coun-
try with halters In search of the vii
lain, and If he is found they say the
courts will never be troubled with the
case.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
Governor Brook meyer. of Missouri.

Governor Brockmeyer, of Missouri,
when somebody said to him, You
can't expect men to work for a dollar
a day. answered: why not? When
1 came to this country, boy of IS, /
worked as a bootblack in the streets
of New York. Thirty years ago 1
worked in a foundry for S. week,
and 1 saved my money until I bad
enough to buy piece of land, and
then 1 was independent. should
have spent the balance of my life on
this piece of land, but was routed out
by the war;
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

Why don't I go out into the coun-
try?' said the tramp; gazing with
scorn at his heartless interrogator--
why, ain't 1t harvest time? Them
farmers are just mean and small-soul.
ed enough to ask man to turn to and
work for his victuals. Do you suppose
| want to have the back of my neck
all blistered up and my hands stuck
full of thistles, and like as not get
mashed up in a threshing machine :?
And besides, 1 never could eat fried
pork and hot biscuit all the time. 1t
amt healthy
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

Ma, what is 'lsnkerp inquired a
bright looking child the other day.
Pm sure I don't know, my son
where did you hear the word p
why, at Sabbath school. You
know they sing, Well stand the
storm it wont be long: We'll tanker
by-and-by.'
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
A Scotch COurtship.

A shy young man of Scotland. for
fourteen years had wooed the lassie of
bis heart. One night Jamie, for that
was the young mans name, called to
see Jennie, and there was terrible
look about his eyes-just as there is
sometimes when they've made up
their minds to pop the question. And
Jamie came in and sat down by the
fire just as he had done every Tuesday
and Friday night for fourteen years,
and he talked of the weather, and the
cattle, and the crops, and the stock
market, l was going to say-but no,
they didn't talk about that. And fin
ally Jamie said
Jennie, I've known you for long
time.
Yes. jamie, said she.
'And-I've thought I'd always like
to know you, Jennie
'Y-e-s-Jamie.'
And so I've bought-a lot-Jennie.
'Y-e-s-J- -a-m-i-e.'
'So-that-when-'
'Yes-Jamie-yes.'
We're dead we can lay our bones
together
The fool had gone and bought a lot
in a graveyard, but Jennie was not
discouraged. She knew her man we'll
after fourteen years she ought to
and she said gently:
jamie
yes, Jennie
Don't you think 'twould be better
to lay our bones together while we're
yet alive?'
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

TOMATO PRESERVES. = Pare and
quarter good ripe tomatoes; place
them in a porcelain kettle with q lit
tie water, SO they will not burn. They
require to be cooked until the juice is
nearly all out, then add one pound of
white sugar to each pound of fruit
Cook slowly enc half hour.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

Irene House, who murdered her
husband, has been released from the
New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum,
completely restored. 1t is remarka-
BILE fact in pathology that murders are
cured of Insanity quicker than any
other class. S.sS.-ae
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

The Burlington HaaOkeye man
grieves that under the civil service
rules his position as editor of a strictly
political newspaper prevents him
from accepting an appointment as
commissioner to visit Sitting Bull.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

A cat saved a young lady in Scott
county, Mo-, from a snake bite. Tie
snake struck at her, and was renew
ing the attack hen the cat interfered
and made q fight. The snake lost
the battle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

The great Corliss engine in Ma
chinery Hall, Philadelphia, has been
taken down and packed for removal
to Rhode Island, 1t will require sew
enty railroad cars to transport it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
CREED.

/ believe Il I shoald die.
And you should kiss my eyelids when lie
Cold, dead and dumb to all the world con-
tains,
The folded orbs would open at the breath;
And from its exile IN the Isles of Death
Life would coIEe gladly back along my
veins.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

The city of London covers an extent
of lao square miles, or is fourteen
miles long by ten miles wide, and in
1871 had population of {, $50, 900.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

Germany cultivates Ske4a sssss In
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

No NOTT WISH to OBTAIN a PATENT
DND w or Ravebther business trans
acted before the L. :. Patent Office? Our practical
experience In patents enables US 70 secure the
strongest and best guarded patents; and otherwise
protect your interest In the very best manner
no VOTT WISH To SELL y PATENT?
DO Il w We have the largest number Of
practical Patent Right Statesmen i'm the u. s. who
will bring your patent directly before the proper
parties throughout the u. :. Immediately and at
the same time; guaranteeing sve if good pat
ent within few weeks from the time the patent is
placed I'm our hands.
no VnTT WISH To BUY THE RIGHT
DO 1OO to Manufacture anything for
your County. State, or the L. s.? Write Us what
you desire, and our agent will call upon you with
the best article that can be obtained.
Address, s. s. KIRK & co.
s0i +. st. ". W.. Washington, d. G..
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
/ believe, ff I should fade

! believe, 81 I should fade
Into those mystic realms where light is made
And you should long once more my face
TO see,
I would come forth upon the hills OF night,
And gather stars like fagots, It'll thy sight,
Led by beacon blaze, fell full on me.
] believe my faith in thee,
Strong as my life. so nobly placed 10 be,
would as soon expect to see the sun
Fall like dead king from its height sublime,
All glory stricken from the throne Of Time,
AS theeunworthy the worship thou hast
won.
/ believe who has not loved
Hath half the treasure of his life improved I;
Like one who with the grape within his
grasp,
Drops It, with all its crimson juice impressed
And all its luscious sweetness unguessed,
Out from its careless and unheeding clasp.
! belieye love, pure and true,
Is to the soul sweet, immortal dew
That tems lifes petals In It's hours OF DUSK; T;
The waiting angels see and recognize
The rich crown n-jewel. Love. OF Paradise.
When life falls from us like a withered husk
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

AUTHORIZED BY THE U. s. GOVERNMENT.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20

/ believe II were dead
And You upon my lifeless heartshould tread.
Not knowing what the poor cIod chanced
TO be,
It would find sudden pulse beneath the touch
OF him II ever loved in life SO much,
And throb again, warm, tender, true TO thee
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-09-20
1 believe, If on my grave,

4 UtIItfN = n VlI MY bIfINNs
Hidden in woody deeps or by the wave,
Your eyes should drop some warm tears of
regret.
From every salty seed of your dear grief
Some fair, sweet blossom would leap into
leaf,
To prove death could not make my love
forget.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
Ntrect Thourhts,

! full mood, 1 fnd myself thinking of IL
, people I.meet Many and varied al
the faces around me-people of a
classes and conditions, each one inter
on their own plans and purposes.
Here come tive middle-aged ladies
chatting by the way, discussing YER
earnestly their days shopping in view
Now come two little girls, dancinl
along, brimful Of joy, careless AM
happy. Pass slowly, oh, Time LIE
the days of the happy child-life be lonI
and many
| Next comes a sad-faced lady, robet
in mourning garments, which mutely
tell of the loss of dear ones. She il
leading a little boy by the hand, striv
ing to interest him and as / pass them
l bear the sweet voice pleading:
BE happy for my sake, dear man.
ma !" (which is answered by a food o.
tears under the thick Grape vail, and
the instructive clinging closer yet to the
little hand within her own.
Oh, mother love strongest, purest
of all. willing. glad to endure, without
thought Of self, for the life dearsr even
than its own
just before me is an old man, white
haired and bowed with age. staying his
faltering steps with the staff in bis
hand /; and as | pass him, glance at
the pleasant face, and notice the smile
wreathing the thin lips still. And |
wonder if it is hard to be old-to know
life is almost done. And this thought
comes to me GAS life is spent so shall
the end be-" If wasted, there must be
unavailing regrets if well spent. there
is that consciousness Of nearness to the
joys unspeakablc that are waiting.
just BY me are two gentlemen walk
ing arm-in-arm, one Of whom is en-
.phatically a business man. Business
flashes from every glance of the eye ;
business speaks in every turn Of the
head and the amount Of business de.
tails that flow from his mouth is aston
ishing. l should say that be is stock
broker. His companion is diminu-
tive, shivering little man. who abhors
business in every form, and to whom
the remarks of his business friend give
no pleasure.
And now my attention is attracted to
a lady by my side, of some forty years,
whose very step indicates independence
Of all mankind That she is spinster,
I know by her general appearance =
She has long arms she is tall and thin;
she has sharp eyes. sharp nose, and has
! sharp, fierce look generally The
cares Of neighborhood scandal have left |
their lines upon her brow, and her lips
ire thin from constant using Ah, good |
She has stepped into a hair
lresser's. noticed there we're three
distinct curls in her chignon, and the
title prim curls we're hung around it.
Don't think don't like old maids
10 have great regard for them It
hese cross, prim, selfish, gossiping old
maids that despise. aAd I knew this
vas one of them.
Ah, here comes literary gentleman.
That he is literary l know BY the roll
f manuscripts he carries in his ink
tanned fingers, and his prsoccupisd ap-
'earance as be hastsns along. intent
pOn devising some new scheme by
phich readers are to be instructed and
mused at the same time.
But my walk is ended, and 1 am at
lome again. Good morning.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
who Pay the Postage.

Taking an average of twenty-five
cities with the highest postal receipts
and We find that the citizens pay an an.
nual per capita of $2.01 for postage
OF these cities Boston being the Hut
of the universe, pays the largest sum,
amounting to 1851 ,284 gross, or So, 80
per head. New York pays So, Is and
Chicago S303. But the Brooklyn pei
capita is only AZ cts, showing how
large a proportion of the inhabitants Of
the City Of Churches make use Of ii
simply as caravansary, while doing
all their business in New York. Max
ing an average of the population and
the postal receipts Of Brooklyn and New
York. and it appears that the per capi-
ia is 1924 for the entire population.
This is less than that of San Francis
co, 50 80; Indianapolis. 1921; and
Pittsburgh, $2.52; and greater than
receipts Of Albany. $1,91; Rochester,
$1.90; Providence, $1.79; and Gin
cinnati, $1.85. The more southern
cities do not patronize the postOfice to
the same extent. Baltimore pays S1.28
per capita; Washington. 81 Sc Louis
vile, S1.50; Philadelphia, S1,43; St.
Louis, $1.43 Kansas City, $1.26,
and New Orleans, 81 06, being the
lowest average. The Detroit Office re-
ceives 1924 per capita; Cleveland, SO,
and Milwaukee $1.91 It will be no
ticed from these figures the percentage
of receipts cannot be adjusted either to
q scale of climate or business activity,
and it would be puzzling to establish a
law of postal correspondence from such
data.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24

Sir Walter Scott says that the al
legged origin of the invention of cards
produced one of the shreWdest replies
he had ever heard given in evidence /;
it was made by the late DR.. Gregory,
at Edinburgh, to a counsel of great
eminence at the Scottish bar. The
doctors testimony went to prove that
insanity Of the party whose mental ca
pacity was the point at issue. On a
cross interrogation be admitted that the
person in question played admirably at
whist. "And do you seriously say,
DOCTOR" said the learned counsel,
'that person having superior capac-
ity for a game so difficult, and which
requires, in a pre-eminent degree,
memory, Judgment and combination,
can be at the same time deranged in
his understanding 2" 81 am no card
player" said the doctor. with great ad-
dress, "but / have read in history that
cards we're invented for the amusement
of an insane king. The consequences
OF this reply were decisive"
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
Select 9oqtrp.
BLISS LAST HYMN.

BLISS LAST HYMN.
1.-THE last verses written BY the EYangelis
who perished at the Ashtabula Bridge.
know not what awaits me,
God kindly wells mine eyes,
And Ger each step on my onward way
He makes new scenes arise
And every joy He sends me comes
A sweet and glad surprise.
CHORUS.
Where he may lead I'll follow,
My trust in Him reposs,
And every hour in perfect peace,
I'll sing, "He knows, he knows u
One step | see before me
'Tis all l need to see;
The light of heaven more brightly shines
When earths illusions flee,
And sweetly through the silence came
His loving "Follow Ne"
o hlissful lack ofwisdom,
IT'S blessed not to know;
he holds me with His own right hand,
And will not let me 60,
And lulls my troubled soul to rest
In Him who loves me so.
So on go, not knowing,
| would not if might;
I'd rath.r walk in the dark with God
Than 60 alone in the light;
I'd rather walk by faith with Him
Than go alone by sight.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
ST. ANNE's SCHOOL,
IDDLETO WN, DEL,

NIL D4<@1+ v ~ = LII
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies. Rev. WILLIAM
G. BUTLER, Rector.
This School is offered to the parents of this
peninsula as Home, under their own eye
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
conduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members Of the family, of society
and, above all, Of the Church Of God.
The Department of Music, instrumental apd
vocal, viii be il charge Of Graduate and an
experienced and successful Teacher in that
speciality.
Boys, under ten years of age, received.
Address the Rector for circulars. The Fall
term begins September goth, 1876. juicy
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24

"Great mOn," says Themistocles,
"are like the oaks. under the branches
of which men are happy in finding a
refuge in the time of storm and rain. !"
But when they have to spend a sunny
day under them, they take pleasure
cutting the bark and breaking the
branches. Goethe.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24

The accumulation Of wealth is fol-
lowed by an increase of care, and by
an appetite for more. He who seeks
for much will ever be in want Of much
Il is best with him p whom God has
given that which is sufficient, though
every superfuity be withheld.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
Reciprocity Shirt.
ALL MADE.

WITH EXCEPTION OF THE BUTrox HOLES
Made OF Wansutta Muslin and
21OO Heavy LinenI
We feel confident that we are giving intrinsi-
cally
THE CHEAPEST,
BEST MADE ana
BEST FITTING SHIRT
THAT HAS EVER BEEN OFFERED FOR s1.25
The REcPRooITY SHIRT is superior to most
Of shirts, frst-class (so-ealled) for the follow
ing reasons
Our Collar Bands are Linen, and are Three
Ply.
Our Cuffs are Linen, and are Three Ply.
Our Blossoms are Lined with Heavy Linen,
and are Three Ply.
Our Back Facings are both upper and un-
der made wide, giving Strength and finish.
S-To the people that have been accus-
toned to buy materials for shirts, and have
them made up at home, we particularly call
10 their notice our REoIPRooITY SHIRT. All
made but the button holes, and only $l.25
each, at
J. P. DOUGHTEN'S,
No. 4IO Market Street.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24

very threshold. AS we enter the bright
parlOr we bear voices, and in the sill
very tones Of the lady We recognize our
old friend, Mabel, standing near her
husband Bernard Grooms who. grand in
the full strength ofrecoVered manhood.
is saying "Seven years ago tonight,
Mabel, you spoke words that showed
me the terrible precipice near which I
stood. Ny money had gained me hosts
of friends, who were willing to dc much
for me, for my moneys sake; for the
enjoyment from it which they knew
would be theirs. But g0u-What
prompted you that memorable night ?
for what were those magic words
spoken ~
The brown eyes are dropped until
hidden against his shoulder, then in u
whisper she says, For Love"
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
For Sale.

Four Farm Wagons, Three Rollers, lot of
Hamilton Grain and Phosphate Drills. These
articles are all in excellent order, and as the
business must be closed they will be sold very
cheap for cash. j. H. WALKER,
fe6 3-Im Receiver for D. Woodall Co.
AHHs q nr1r4 a week 10 agents. SO Outfit Free
500 Z SIl ?. D. vicKERY, Augusta; Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24

The judges of Persia receive no sal
aries, and have nothing but bribes to
depend upon for a living.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
REYNOLDS & CO.,

REYNOLDS & CO.,
No. s32 Market Street,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
Conveyancers, Surveyors, Real Estate Agents,
Collectors of Accounts, Bills, &c.
Houses and Lands rented, and rents collec-
ted; Loans negotiated; Titles examined !
Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, and other Legal
papers carefully drawn, and supervised by
counsel permanently retained. Correspon-
denee solicited.
Reference furnished.
REYNOLDS & CO.,
No. s32 MARKET STREET,
Jan lily Wilmington, Del
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-24
gunrber and gardluare.
LINDLEY & KEMP,
-DEAEERs N
HARDWARE,
AND
Agricultural Implements,
OPPOSITE NATIONAL HOTEL,
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE.
gunrbtr and 9ardluare.
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE.
MardMare Department.

iron and Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes, Horse
Nails, Blacksmith Supplies. Chain Traces,
Hames, Trowels, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges,
Bolts, Files, Chisels, Levels, Planes, Bevels,
Wrenehes, Picks, Mattocks, Hubs, Rims,
Spokes, Shafts, Long and Short Arms, Clips,
Springs, Enameled Cloth, Gum Canvass, &C.
A complete stock of TOOLS and Supplies
for Carpenters, Builders, Masons, Sadlers,
Shoemakers and others, with many House
furnishing articles. We invite the public to
call and examine our prices.