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Differences in People.

There is q vast difference in people,
However moralists and metaphysicians
may class them, there are opposite
points among the most similar which
are broad contrasts-sweet and sour,
winter and summer-or any other pro-
verbal antithesis. To some folks the
leaves of forest are all alike, and a
school full of boys presents only 80 many
fao-similies of each other. Such person
ages regard all mankind as so many bi-
peds Of the difference between them
they are scarcely conscious.
Some people soothe Il like a strain
of music, while others agitate every
nerve with the irritating power of a dis
cord. How much might be said about
the difference of people in Meir charac-
tcrs and actions. There are those who
turn pale at the sight of cheese, and 9TH
ers who shudder at the mention of car
rots this one prefers hard eggs to soft,
and that one does not like buckwheat
cakes. These marks by which some of
our race are distinguished from the rest,
are but few of those which crowd the
mind. There are people who actually
detest children !; those who never have a
moment to spare and those who don't
know how to get through the day. Your
touchy people who are always pricking
up their cars to catch the first faint
sound of an insult, and your people
without humor who can neve either
furnish q joke or understand one. There
arc two causes of the great difference
%perceptible in people. Much may Ger
tainly be ascribed to education, but
much also to constitutional dissimilarity.
Here is one on whom good music acts
like enchantment; he cannot sit still
while hearing it his eyes fill with tears:
he forgets all his troubles, and when the
tune has ceased it is still in his mind,
bursting out at intervals in fragments
and EXPLANATIONS, and keeping him
awake in the night by it's busy mental
repetitions. Who shall say that his ma
ture is the same as that of another who
finds in the Italian orchestra only q dis
agreeable scraping, whose lips cannot
hum, whose imagination cannot contain
a tune? And thus on through life anu
in every day intercourse if We but OBJ
sereve a lite carefully, we will scarcely
ever find two people alike-even those
pursuing the came avocations and united
by the closest ties, are oftentimes the
most dissimilar in their natures.
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Where LIGHTNING Strikes.

To reassure the timid and nervous
some calculations and directions for Sc.
curity, which, from the frequent occur
renee and unusual severity of thunder
storms, might not be unacceptable to
some, are given.
There are seventy thousand chances
to II against nm individuals be-
ing killed in this way in the
whole year. But as there are perhaps
ten of these storms in a season, the
chances of being killed are as 1000 0
to one in any M storm. At the worst,
there seems to be a half a million
chances against a timid lady's having
her terrors realized, according to the doc
trine of chances. If she lies down in
her fright, as she is likely to do, on
either a feather bed or hair mattress,
these chances in her favor are multiplied
to at least q million.
Another consolation is that she has
little to apprehend from q fash of light
ming which she has leisure to see. AS
light travels 227, 260 miles in q second,
and lightning only 1,142 feet in the same
time, you may easily compute the dis
lance of the electric discharge. If 4.62
seconds or six beats of the pulse elapse
between the lightning and the thunder,
the discharge is a mile off:
To guard against possible danger on
its near approach you may insulate your
bed or chair by putting their legs on
glass. Feathers and hair afford great
security. There is also less danger after
the rain has begun to fall copiously than
before, because q moist atmosphere
serves rs n conductor for the electric
fluid, diffusing it and conveying it to the
earth.
A man who is wet, being a better con-
ductor than q tree which cannot be SO
thoroughly wetted, ought not to stand
under one, and animals, on account Of
their bodies, are always better conduc.
tors than trees. But though wrong to
stand near a tree, you will be very safe
q little beyond the extent of its branches
"a position which ought to be chosen,
as the higher object will take the light
ming frst-or you might stand on dry
wood, wool or silk.
The middle of a is safer than
near a partition, aud this than near nm
exterior wall. A building is a better
protection than n tree but O barn or sta
bic containing wet grain or hay is worse
than an Open field. Sitting on horseback
or in a carriage is dangerous Worces-
ter Gazette.
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Murdered BY His Bride.

A rich miller of Hankow, near Eyer,
in Austria, aged sixty, lately married a
girl Of eighteen, who consented to the
match on account of his wealth and the
urgency of her parents. She was, how
ever, deeply in love with the miller's
foreman, and consented to the murder of
the old man in order to free herself and
enjoy his wealth. The wedding supper
was largely attended by the villagers,
and the festivities lasted all night. At
daybreak the miller, according to Gus
tom, visited his mill and was pushed
into the stream by the assistant foreman,
who had been drawn into the plot under
q promise of money. The water not
being deep, the miller regained his feet,
and struggled violently with his assassin,
who was soon assisted by the bride and
her lover. The two men held him under
the water and the girl immersed his
head, which she kept below the surface
until life became extinct; she then took
her lovers arm and coolly rejoined the
guests, with whom she joined in the
dance.
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of a powerful tribe, whose warriors were
armed with muskets. Here for the first
time since leaving Nyangwe Stanley had
to contend against an enemy on almost
an equal footing as to arms. He, there.
fore, prepared his party for a struggle
the issue of which was decidedly doubtful.
No sooner did these natives discover the
approach of Stanlcy's expedition than
they manned fifty-four large canoes and
put off from the river bank to attack it.
It was not until after three of his men
were killed that Stanley desisted in his
efforts to make the natives understand
that he and his party were friends. He
cried out to them to that effect and Of
fered them clothes as peace gifts. But
the savages refused TO be conciliated,
and the fight proceeded with %unabated
fury. For twelve miles down the strug-
gle went on, and it proved to be the
greatest and most desperate fight on this
terrible river. It was maintained by
SANKEY'S followers with great courage,
and was the last save n of ~thirty-two
battles fought since the expedition had
left Nyangwe.
Stanley's losses during the long and
terrible journey across the continent
from Nyangwe have been very severe.
The continuous fighting in the forests
and on the river reduced the strength of
the expedition daily until it became a
question whether any of its members
would ever reach the coast. Stanley
states in his dispatch: "My grief is
still new over the loss of my last white
assistant, the brave and pious young
Englishman, Francis Pocock, who was
swept over the falls of the Massassa On
the third of last June" He adds: my
companion, Kalulu, is also
among the lost" On the same day that
Pocock waslost Stanley, with seven men,
we're almost drawn into the whirlpools
of the Nova Falls, and six weeks later
with the entire crew of the
Lady Alice, were swept over the furious
falls of Muelo, whence only by a miracle
escaped.
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A Russian General.

The Plevna correspondent of the Lon
don Times writes Major General Scob-
eloE is q character-one of the most
striking men I have ever met he is a
son of Lieutenant General Scobeloff, of
the Russian army, and has been in every
campaign the Russians have had since
he was old enough to enter the field.
In Khokand, where everything was
considered in q critical state, young
Scobeloff was left to cover the rear of
the army with five battalions and twenty
guns. His elders in rank and years had
selected him to bear the disgrace of the
expected catastrophe: but he did not
fancy this situation of affairs, attacked
the enemy Numbering forty battalions)
III the night, threw them into a panic,
and utterly routed them, remaining mas
ter of the province. For this he was
made a major-general at thirty-one, and
became the object of much envy and
calumny at the hands of the officers
whose heads he had passed over.
At the recent battle of Plevna he had
his brigade of Cossacks and a battalion
of infantry, the latter numbering about
seven hundred men. Three hundred
and forty of this battalion fell in the des-
perate contest, one hundred and seventy
of them being killed outright unsup-
the remnant were compelled to
fall back, but they retreated in good or
der, bringing away all the wounded, and
actually left the deadly line of battle
one of their wild but very melodi-
Gus mountain airs. Amajor- general, thir-
years of age, tall and handsome,
Scobeloff is the ideal of q bcnu sa6reur
of the old Murat type. Brave almost to
recklessness, yet possessing a certain
aptitude for estimating chances
and the strength of position.
He will make his mark in this cam
paign should his carelessness of personal
not bring him before some fatal
bullet-he has already been wounded
six times during his career. Having
been appointed to the staff of the COM
mander of the Plevna army, he was on
the way to the camp of his cavalry brig
ade to turn over the command to his
SuccesSOr.
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The Toad and Its Habits.

Formerly the toad was considered q
venomous reptile, but in our day it's
habits have been more carefully OBJ
served, and its great value to the pomo-
logist and gardener has been fully estab-
lished on account of it's propensity for
destroying insects, especially those in
furious to vegetation. We should,
therefore, sedulously cultivate the friend
ship and crave the assistance of the
insectiverous reptiles, including the
striped snake, as we'll as that of birds.
Every tidy housewife detests the
cockroach, mice and other vermin. Two
or three domesticated toals would keep
the coast clear of these, and would be
found more desirable than n cat, ss they
are wholly free from trespassing on the
rights of man rs does tho cat. The toad
is possessed of n timid and retiring
nature, loving dark corners and shady
places, but under kind treatment becom-
ing quite tame.
Many instances might be cited OF pet
'toads remaining several years in a
family, and doing valuable service with
no other compensation than immunity
from persecution. All that is necessary
to secure their cooperation indoor or
out, is to provide them with cool and
safc retreats by day, convenient access to
water, and they will go forth to the per
formancc of their nocturnal duties,
''without money and without price"
In Europe toads Ire carried to the
cities to market, AMI are purchased by
the horticulturists, who, by their did, are
enabled to keep in check the multiplica-
tion of the insect tribes which prey upon
the fruits, flowers, etc.
No one a study the anatomy of this
reptile without being convinced of its
perfect adaptation to the sphere which it
fills in the economy of nature. Its ton
que, which is capable of great elongation,
is attached to the anterior portion of the
lower jaw ; its free end when the toad
is in repose, reaching down to the
borders OF the stomach. The mo,
ment the toad sees it's prey, its eyes
sparkle, its toes twitch, and quicker than
the eyes can follow, the insect is trans
fixed and conveyed to the stomach of the
captor.
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A Curious Surgical Operation.

A boy named Frank Hanafn. who had
been injured in a sawmill here, and had
been, as we might say, almost skinned
alive, was supplied with o new skin
by taking pieces from the arms Of eight
Or nine other boys. In the accident o
very large wound was made in his back,
the surface being one mass of red, quiv-
ering flesh, though healthy in appear
ance. The wound, of course, was very
sensitive, and the operation must have
been quite painful to him. Drs. Picot
and Maynard and an assistant performed
the operation. Around the bed were
gathered six or eight Irish boys, from
eight to fifteen years of age, from whose
arms had been taken, or was to be TAX
en-, the skin needed to replace that
which was lost. As each was called on
by the doctor, he came forward, and
barring his arm, q small pieceAf skin was
skilfully cut out with the lancet and
gently placed upon the raw flesh. About
thirty pieces in all were so put on. Sew
eral of the boys gave up more than one
piece, and Folger Picot, the DOCTORS
son, contributed eight pieces. A young
or brother of Hanafn's gave nearly as
many. While the operation was going
on the boys joked among themselves on
helping to make up Hanafin, and BAN
tered each other on the number of times
they had submitted to be cut into for
the benefit of their playmate. The boys
were generally very willing to give the
skin required, but after q while they
evidently began to think enough was
rs good as q feast, and they moved out
doors, watching further operations
through the window. 1t is thought,
however, that enough will consent to
give skin, SO that Hanafin's wound will
be entirely covered over, thus fastening
his recovery, and adding to his comfort
when the wound shall have healed. -Au-
burn en-. " Advertiser.
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Why They Didn't Applaud.

Once upon q time "Comical " Brown
the name will readily recall the image
of the substance-determined to give
one of his side-splitting entertainments
in q small town not many miles from
Worcester. There was no theater
building in the place, nor was there a
public hall ; but through the aid Of
several "prominent citizens" the vestry
of a church was secured for the enter
tainment.
The sexton was q man noted all owe
the surrounding regions for the rigor of
the decorum maintained by him in the
church and for his summary manner of
dealing with all offenders.
When the show people arrived he as
sisted them in arranging for the enter
tainment, displaying more kindness than
his severe countenance gave any indica-
ton of, and when the curtain went up
he stood leaning against Il of the
window sills at the side of the room.
At the close of the entertainment the
sexton again took hold and assisted the
show people in removing their proper
ties. He seemed to be good-natured and
talkative; while "Comical" Brown was
quite the reverse.
IT tell you what" said the sexton
with great enthusiasm, "you just want
to bring this show here again some
time"
"Guess not much" growled "Comi-
call" "once'll do here"
"Why? Wasn't the vestry full, and
wasn't they just tickled to death
tickled all up in kinks, eh
ct didn't see anything of it. They
just sat there; didn't laugh-didn't ap-
plaud"-
Laugh! applaud" calculated the
sexton, in amazement. "See here, mis-
ter; I've been sexton in this church for
nigh a quarter of q century, and if any
body had dared to laugh or applaud in
side that door it would have been the
first time in upwards of fifteen years." y
Worcester Press.
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The Misdirection Of the Bile.

The misdirection Of the bile, q consequence
which ensues when tho liver is inactive and
the bowels torpid, produces a number OF bodily
the bilious fluid, causing the skin and the
whites of the eyes to assume q yellowish tinge
dyspepsia and nausea supervene, the tongue
becomes furred, the breath fetid, there are
pains in the side and between the shoulder
blades, the urine is high colored and scalding,
and in aggravated cases, ~jaundice and inlam-
nation Of the liver ensue. All these conse-
quences may be prevented or obviated by using
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, q vegetable altera-
tive tonic which stimulates the inactive liver to
exert itself in secreting and directing the bile,
acts naturally upon the bowels and removes
every trace of Indigestion.
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Tue TIUICHC FnHnIOH IVT 1IuUIeHs
Our attention has recently been called to the
Raritan Matelasse GOahings. something ell
tirely new in the way Of heavy, thick, warm,
WOODEN goods, specially adapted for ladies' wear
during the cold weather now approaching.
These goods arc the handsomost, and most
stylish ever seen, and 10 far as price is concern
ed, arc a miracle of cheapness. They are in
tended for cloaks, sacqucs, dolmans, circulars
and Jackets, for both ladies and children, and
arc to be found at all the leading dry Fgoods
stores in the c~>nntry. BE particular to ark for
the Raritdm Cloahtngs, and take no others.
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What makes q man feel nobler, drawer,
happier, more independent and stayed
up, as it were, as he walks along the
streets Of a strange city, than to feel
himself fanked with q good-sized roll or
two of bank bills resting snugly and
affectionately up against his physical
corporosity?
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Howes & Co., Bankers and Commission Stock
House, 6 Wall st., New York. Our Mr.. r. W.
Howes has had twenty-five years experience in
the business, ten years as President Of ono Of
our largest city banks and fifteen in private
banking. Parties desirious Of making quick
turns in Stocks can now do 80 to good advan-
tage on very small margins on the plan we sug-
gest, involving less risks and better prospects
for profit than in buying g Stock Privileges"
We solicit correspondence.
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The Fairbankses have executed orders from

The Fairbankses have executed orders from
the United States government the past three
years for over $500 scales. This firm is still
furnishing-unde contract with the various
departments-scales for NIL parts of the country.
In a contract just received from the Treasury
Department for the fiscal year (Which expires
June 80, 1879 the government shows its pre-
ference for Fairbanks scales by paying the st.
Johnsbury firm 331M per cent moro than the bid
of competing parties. -[Springfcld (Mass.)
Rop,,bJicnD
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Physicians Of high standing unhesitatingly
give their Endorsement to tho use Of the Graef-
enberg- Marshal's Catholicon for all female
complaints. The weak and debilitated find WON
derful relief from o constant use Of this valu-
able remedy. Sold by all druggists. $3.50 per
bottle. Send for almsnacs, Grafenburg Co.,
New York.
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HNOLD TOMBSTONE -Workmen laying
the foundation walls of the new Boston
post.ofice, dug up seven feet below the
surface of the street, IN old-fashioned
blue slate headstone, with the following
inscription
Here lyeth buried
Ye body of Joshua
IIewcs aged &C
Years d-parrd
His life We $50
Day of January
1875.
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The Cheapest and Best Advertising.
to reach readers outside Of the large cities.
Over 1000 newspapers, divided into Blk different
lists. Advertisements received for one or more
lists. For catalogues containing names Of
papers, and other information and for esti-
mates, address Beals 4 Foster, Al Park Row
(IVmes Building), New York.
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Patentees and inventors should read adver-
tisement of Edison Bros. in another column.
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GOOD Old
STANDBY.
Mexican Mustang Imminent
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

EsTABL1sHED So YEARS. Always cures. Always
eady. Always handy. Has never yt failed. Thirty
mflHons have testsl Il. The whole world approves the
glorious old Mustang-the Best and Cheapest Liniment
In existence. Is cents a bottle. The Mustang Lininent
cures when nothing else will.
SOLD BY L MEDICINE yKNDERs.
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CHEW
The Celebrated
"MATcHLEss"
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
The PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
Now York, Boston. and Chicago.

course the whole lot. That scale agent
cheated me out of $50, clean, for I could have
bought a better Five Ton Wagon Scale for $50 ;
on trial, freight paid to my own door, OF Jones,
OF Binghamton, B~inghamton, N. Y"
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"The Trinls Of a Housekeeper"
Are never experienced by those who use Doo-
ley's Yeast Powder. Elegant, light, wholesome
biscuits, bread, rolls and mullins, every time.
Try it and be convinced.
Sour Stomach and Heartburn.
are signs Of bilious attack Quirk's Irish lea
will remedy all these. Price Is cts.
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STANLEY IN AFRICA.

Heard from after n Years Silencc--llmiting
His Way from the East to the West
Const In the Face Of Dense Forests md
savage Tribes --- Suffering Incredible
Hnrdships.
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Although fighting his way continuously
Stanley did not neglect the objects of
his journey, and found opportunity to
note all the interesting changes and
physical characteristics of the route.
In order to avoid the struggles with
the tribes of desperate cannibals that in
habitei the mainland on each side of the
river, Stanley's canoe feet, led by the
Lady Alice, padded along between the
islands, taking advantage Of the cover
they afforded as a protection from at
tack. In this way many miles down the
stream were made by the expedition un-
molested by the natives. But this safety
from attack was purchased by much
suffering. Cut off from supplies in the
middle Of the great river, starvation
threatened to destroy the expedition.
The most extreme hunger was endured
by the party, which passed three entire
days absolutely without any food. This
terrible state of things could not be any
longer endured, so Stanley resolved to
meet his fate on the mainland rather
than by hunger on the river. He there
fore turned his course to the left bank
of the Lualaba, and, with the singular
good fortune that has generally attended
him, reached the village of a tribe ac'
quainted with trade. These people lad
four muskets which they obtained from
the west coast. They represent, in q de
gree, the advance guard of civilization
toward the interior of the continent
They called the great river Ikuta u
Congo. With these friendly nativeI
Stanley and his party made "bloo|
brotherhood" and purchased from then
an abundance of provisions, which wer'
sorely needed by the famished exploring
party.
Alter a brief rest Stanley endeavorec
to continue his course along the lef
bank of the river. But three days ate
his departure from the village of tn
friendly natives he came to the countr,