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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
Lectures on Life and Health.

DR.. Richardson recently delivered at
the Shorediteh town hall, England, the
first of series Of twelve lectures on
life and health. Some persons, he said,
imagined that life might be extended to
100 years, but he thought that il might
fairly extend to 80 years. Life was sn
abstraction which, with our present
knowledge, we could not deal with.
Perfect health met a condition In which
the living body would 60 through its
allotted cycle without suffering curtail-
ment Of natural existence or injury
from the influence Of external causes.
When this condition Of health was not
attained the body became subject to one
or other Of these changes to which the
word "disease" was applied. All dis
eases arose from external causes acting
on the body, which were reducible to
seven great causes l. Atmospherical
variations; 2. Physical accidents; 3.
Organic poisons; 4. Errors in feeding,
drinking, breathing; S. Parasites or
foreign living organisms affecting the
body; 8. Occupations or modes Of
life; I. Nervous or mental oppression.
He would confine his observation to
English life, but when he passed to the
ply siological part Of the subject this
division would pass away. The rates
Of mortality were different classes and
oecuptions, and from the tables COM
piled by the register-generalit appeared
that barristers live longer than any
other class, and after them come clergy
men, and next to them dissenting min
listers, and that among the lowest on
the list are drapers, Roman Catholic
clergy, physicians aud surgeons, hatters
hair-dressers; and the lowest Of all are
coachman (Bot domestic) and csbmen.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
Dean Stanley on Questioning.

Dean Stanley has been reminding the
London workingmen's Club Of the inn
portance ofquestioning. Socrates, - he
said, "the greatest Of the Greek philos-
ophers, might be described as a great
questioner. 1t would be impossible for
any one to go about the streets Of Lon
don, as Socrates did in Athens, asking
questions in order to make people un-
derstand how stupid and ignorant they
were, but something Of this sort should
be done by everybody who desires
knowledge" Lord Bacon said, "A good
kind Of questioning makes half the
knowledge"
Persistent questioning would make his
hearers feel how very much there was
Of which they knew nothing at all. and
also how very difficult some subjects
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
what the NIlcro.eope Reveals.

Mold Is a forest Of beautiful trees,
with the branches, leaves, and fruit.
Butterflies are fully feathered.
Hairs are hollow tubes.
The surface Of our bodies is covered
with scales like fish; single grain
Of sand would cover one hundred and
fifty of these scales, andyet scale COW
ers five hundred pores. Through these
narrow openings the perspiration forces
itself like water through a sieve.
Each drop Of stagnant water contains
a world Of living creatures, swimmir G
with a. much liberty as whales in the
sea.
Each leaf has a colony Of insects
grazing on It, like cows in a meadow
Exchange.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
Marrying an Old Beggar for Strategy.

A curious method Of evading a will
is reported from Warsaw, Poland. A
girl OF twenty-three was left fortune
on condition of marrying. Her rels-
tives pressed an uuwelcome suitor upon
her, hoping to share the money with
him if he should be accepted, and with
the prospect Of getting the whole If he
was reused. The lady, instead of Civ
ing way to despair, made bargain with
an elderly mendicant Of eighty-twO
years, who, for a stated sum. consented
to become her husband, as a matter OF
form and to disappear afterward. The
arrangement was carried out, all the
beggars Of the town attending the cere-
mony. The property was duly trans
ferred to the bride, and she started forth
with alone upon tour Of the continent.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
GODS PLANS.

Oh vet ve usi that somehow good
VIII be the final goal Of i'll
To pAngs Of nature, Gins Of will.
Defe L Of dsubt, and tAints Of blood
That nothing walks with Aimless feet;
That not one life shall be destroyed
Or cas-; - rubbi to the void,
When God hath made the pile complete.
That not . worm is Glove in vain,
That not . moth with vain desire
Is shnveId in frCi:less fire.
Or but subseIyes snother's gain.
Behold. we know not anything;
lean but tust that good shall fall
Al IAst-far otf-at last to sll,
And every Winter change 1s-Spring.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

RegulE ratas OF advertising ti Per square
hrst insertion. and 50 csn4 sAah SunseqosAa
insertion
Special oontrLcta VII be made for Al adTsF-
nssnents for four Insertions o. oysE
Transient Advertisements Lvsys peyAess
quarterly in advance
Marriages and obituary notioesL ovsr oAs
square charged for At halt regular nts~
All local nodoes 10 oentz Line for esnh N
serton
Eo Hotoss inserted for lea thAn attT
eeatA
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-01-24

Meekness Is virtue by which man
may know Christian better than by
his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
THE LATE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
investigation by the Commissioners.

New YORK, January Il. The Times despatch
from Hartford says several persons resident in the
vicinity of the late accident, say that the timbers
of the bridge had become rotten by long exposure
to the weather, unprotected.
man living IN the neighboThood made state
ment that years ago he went to the bridge and
kicked punk" out of the rotten tmbers.
Ex-Gov. Hawley, one Of the directors Of the
road, says he had frequently thought the trcstle
work on the line was weak, and he intended TO
have introduced the matter at the meeting OF Dl-
rectOls on Monday, but failed to do so.
y. b. Stevens OF Hartford, former director,
says he has antc ipated this KIND Of an accident
for some time; thinks two such heavy engines
with such long trains should not have been al
lowed to go over the bridge.
HARTFORD. January II. Several prominent
railroad and bridge men visited the wreck to-day
as did the state Railroad Commss toner's, Wood
run and BacOn--the latter a civil engineer and
railroad man OF 80 years experience. The Com
N IssioneTs thoroughly nspec. ed the bridge struc
ture and pronounced the tlmbers sound, but were
not as confident with regard to the iron work
All the bridge experts present agreed in the
opinion that the forward engine lett the track,
aud striking against the south truss OF the bridge,
car ried ii away.
new coroners jury was impaneed to. day,
the first one having been illegally organ lzed. The
opinions of experts will be brought Out more fully
IN this investigation.
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adopted do not cure the evil permanently. 1t isa
state mcasufc-it should be as broad as that, GER
tainly. Power might be given TO towns and cities
to work these men. Some made ttamps by
force of circumstances, good for nothing, always.
1t is hard TO suggest the remedy. What is a
tramp lie well knew a man in his own town
who never was worth a dollar, never bad sufi.
Gent ability or intellect to earn dollar, who,
having some friends whom he desired to visit IN
Wisconsin, started out on foot and went there and
came safely back. 1t would have been hard to
pick him up aud commit him for six months or
year
DR.. Quinby thought year for the first offence
was little too strong. Workshops were found to
be effective. Might put tramps in house Of COT
rccuon six months for first offence Such a place
is a cal blessing to the average tramp.
Mr.. Thing regarded laziness one Of the main
springs Of the tramp disease, as Sheriff Libby had
suggested yesterday. Thought that SIX mC nthS
would be long enough sentence.
Warden RICE hau but very little faith in the ef
tcacy OF short sentences as penalties; thought
one year short enough; penalties might be left
discretionary with the judges. Found that men
from State Prison were given employment when
they sought for it, and were worthy and capable
Great sympathy was felt for them. No person de-
sires to stay in prison, under the most favor
able circum stances. Had employed men aud pail
them wages after their terms oi sentence had eN-
PRED. There il no danger of treating the 81 ison-
ers so well that they will want to come again.
Mr.. Perkins was of the same opinion, that we
have this evil upon US, and what shall we do with
IT. Put them to work, and they won't be 30 plen-
ty. Should give them chance to find work for
themselves Ought to give the fellow chance to
get somew here, before we 20 for him.
Mr.. Davis of Lincoln SAID we hadn't come any
nearer to the question yet. Isn't it too expensive
to put man in jail because he is poor and can't
find labor We what the influences around US
have made US. How shall we help this struggling
mass Of humanity : If imprisonment is not to les
sen the number CT tramps, why imprlson them ?
lie knew men in his town who were willing to
work. but couldn't find il at any price. He asked
his brethren to take the question to themselves,
and Judge tom that standpoint If they through
some adverse circumstances should become
tramps.
Mr.. Pendexer said he knew few tramps who
were searching for work Their capacity fJr eat
ing is wonderful, but their capacity for work is
NIX.
Mr.. Wilson thought a dangerous element exist
ed among the tramps, and they should be dealt
with accordingly.
The resolutions were passed, and Hon. VIM.
Wilson Of Halowell, aud DR.. Qninby of Augusta,
were appointed a committee to present the matter
TO the appropriate legislative committee.
The convention then ado'rned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
Normal school Exercises.

FARMINGToN, Jan. lG.
Mr.. EDITOR The first exercises connected
with the graduation of the A class in the Western
Normal School, was observed last evening in the
Methodist church in this village. II consisted OF
music by the Normal school choir; PRAYER by the
Rev. Mr.. Munger, and an address. by the Rev DR..
Allen, President of the college at Orono. The
)r. gave pleasing, practical address on the
characteristics of the Successful Teacher" 1t
was clear. practical and in parts eloquent. lie
urged as the first char actsrisc of the good teach
e., "enersy; !" the second. sympathy - the third
knowledge of subject 1.-THE fourth, ''kno ledge of
methods and mind" Each division was illustrated
and enforced by many happy examples, so told as
to secure constant attention of the audience. The
embers of the Committee ON Education of the
Legislature were in the audience We are glad
that the State thus notices and cares for The pro
gress OF this institution. The exercises of gradu-
alton day will take place Thursday, l7th inst, in
accordance with the following programme
Music.
Teaching eXercise-OTygen, Mary b. StaIbird
Teaching exercise-C Justification of Nouns,
Fideha Drew.
Examination in School Law
Teaching eXercse-Carbonlc Anhydrite
AL Louise Tuck.
Teaching exercise-Music, buoy NJ. Sewall.
Examination 10 Didactics
Teaching exerci.e-Ths Ear, Alice A. Prescott.
Teaching exeIcise-StructuIe of the Bones,
Teaching eNercise-Properies of AR
Sophi. G. Wright
Comforting Diplomas
In the evening, an address by eN-Gov. Ding ley.
Subject, The Scholar and the State
Souls.
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, January IL. 1t is reported that a
valuable steam saw was destroyed in BROOKLYN
Navy ard few years ago. by orders of an Off
Ger, and the matter is to be brought before the
Congressional Committee. The saw cost the gov
eminent $4,000, and performed more work Than
any before used. 1t was replaced by one for sale
by well-known navy contra
Congressman Willis, chairman of the investiga
ton committee, is understood to have taken steps
to have the notorious twelve ton file contract con
summated some time ago at Chare.town Navy
Yard, duly investigated, it is stated $50 900
more were paid than they were worth, and not
800 worth have been used in four years
Coal Operations.
Prices of Lackawanna coal per ton of 2 . IS lbs
are-lump, ~ p; CRATE, SO 81; egg, $3.50 stove
$50 and chestnut $3.50.
Tokens of Respect.
Flags at half mast here in respect to tie
memory of Victor Emmanuel. whose funeral oc-
ours to-day al Rome
Obituaries.
All the morning papers here contain feeling
obituaries oD the death of Samuel Bowles.
Election.
ALBANY, January II. The legislature in Joint
convention day elected Whilaw Reid as Regent
of the University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, January Il, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring 81 5Oa6 30.
WHEAr-No.2 spring l03-at4 cash; 1884,
i039s Feb; lO37st0l Mtrch; No. 9Sah rejected,
s6 "a,
CORN-No. mixed, Al = sash 40; Jan, 10;
Feb 397s rcjected.3O-.
OATo-2SA cash 24s JAM 237.c Feb.
RYE-No. :, 5l-c.
BARLEY-NO. spring 50Kac.
DRESSED Hogs 80 IBID.
PORK Cash 10 o. al0 95-, Feb, 10 95H I,
Mar, II 10.
LARD Cash 1905 cash: 72O-a7 20. Jan.
Feb. 22I,
BULK MEArS-ShOulders 80 a3ac; short rib
sides, 6lsa &C; short clear rib, osa c.
WHIokEY-Weste Oh.
FREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, 3hc.; wheat do,
&c.
RECEiPTS-FlouI 10 600 wheat o., 900; cormlOS,.
900; oats "a 0 o; rye 800; barley $500.
SHlPMENTS-tlour $500; wheat q 600; corn
~ 600 oats 900; rye {, i0O barley 1905.
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Body Found.

GREENFIELD, January Il. This afternoon the
dead body OF man between 45 and 50 wears OF
age was found in an unused dry house, attached
to the old Russell Cutlery works. The man had
been about the neighborhood about two weeks
begging his food. lie was a cripple, and walked
with difficulty, having lost part eff his right foot
He was last seen by some children Saturday last
crawling on his hands and knees to the she'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
I.egislatIys Notes.

An attempt was made in the House, yesterday
20 open the BssPoand contested case, tina, had
previously been settled fully by the committee on
elections, but on motion Of Mr.. Dlskey the House
promptly and unanimously refused 10 take any
such step. so Mr.. Bliss will have the quiet
possession Of the seat to which he was chosen.
The railroad committee gave hearing yester-
day afternoon, to VIM. Atkinson Esq, OF Emb-
den, who appeared IN behalf of the consolidated
through line of railroad from Wiscasset haIbor to
the cry of Quebec, and for night to issue bonds
gu same. the bill W i'll come up again on THURSDAY
The Judiciary comuittee will report leave to
withdraw on der to establish super ior courts il
the counties fthe State. Amendment city charter
of Saco, referred to next legislature. Ought not
to pass on act to repeal chap. 1885, laws of -; to
report bill relating to duties of Governor and
Council IN counting votes; and also bill to amend
laws regulating fees Of ula Justices
Committee on Claims voted TO reimburse town
of RoNbury, S691 for taxes overpaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18

The West Mt. Vernon Reform club is alive and
Prospering. Last Saturday evening we enjoyed
very interesting lecture from F. c. Fellows Esq
Pres of the Mt. Vernon Reform club. Mr.. F.
spoke some half hour, and was listened 70
with close tention- throughout. ami cheeted to
the echo as be took his seat. At the close of the
lecture, the Lyceum which had been postponed
Friday on account of the weather, was resumed
After an interesting discussion the audience WAS
entertained with select readings BY Misses Nellie
liuse and Augusta Chesey, which were well rem
dered and enthusiastically received The paper
BY Miss Jennie French, was well received but
was made up rather too largely Of light aiding
a fault Of course of the contributors. If The
youth of this vIciaty will avail themselves f
the privileges of the lyceum and Reform club,
they NAV do that for themselves which will tell
for good 10 all after life.
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Disasters TO Maine Vessels.

NEW YORK, January II. The schooner Mary
Ella Of kennebunkpoIt, from NewburypoIt for
New York, was abandoned in sinking condition
January 9TH. The crew were rescued by the
steamer Crest from New York bound to Antwerp,
and transferred to the bark Athena which brought
them here. The Mary Ella wa, $50 tons, and was
owned in Well, Me. She was not insured. A
scedule filed by Jewell Bros, flour manufacturers
of Brooklyn, states that their liabilities were S343. :.
81, Of which sl6l, 400 were secured; assets,
S2iO,'96; membranes, Sl6l 900.
ST. JOHN, January Il. Of nine vessels driven
ashore near Lepreaux in the blow of last week, all
came Oft but Jonesport, Me, fishing schooner
which has gone to pieces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
THE FUNERAL OF KING VICTOR
EMMANUEL.
The Ceremonies Very Impressive.

ROME, January Il. The funeral of the late
King Victor Emmanuel wss very impressive.
& he procession was an hour and q half in passing
In addition to the official portion Of the procession
which was mile long, POO depGtations from all
parts of the Kingdom jolned. The costumes OF
The official portion OF tins procession were magnl-
fcent. The Crown Prince OF Germany, with
repre- sentative Of Austria, Portugal and Baden,
walked abreast Banners heightened the display.
The Pantheon, which was decorated as chdpeiie
drients, was reached about o'clock IN the after
noon. The car upon which the remains were
borne was tue same used at the funeral OF King
Charles Albert, and was surmounted by tho non
crown. The entire procession was on loot. &c
clesisstical service was confined to simple actions
anu benediction, pronounced by Monsynore \ on,
arch prit i OF the chapter OF the church
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hoCkport Locals
Upon the subject of political economy, the
greatest minds of the country have always diff
fered, and we have noticed that the average ward
politician who is generally ready to enlighten the
people upon most matters of public interest, ha-
bitually avoids the question of National finance,
as though it was something beyond his power to
learn that Rev. Edward Freeman, w. w. Perry
and Geo w. Thorndlke would address them upon
the subject, at Union Hall, Saturday evening
One of these gentlemen had limited that relief
was soon TO come from the present business de
preston; that everybody ought to have what
money they needed, and soon he believed there
would be an ample supply. 1t was cheering news,
and made those who received it happy. For a
week reckless disregard of pecuniary obligation
has pervsdsd our village. One man had so mueh
faith in it that he got trusted for pair of pants
and told his wife that he not only proposed after
the lecture to complete the suit, but he should
also buy her new dress and hat and the children
were promised all sorts of wonderful paythngs.
That man went to the lecture and listened with
breathless attention. Gradually he thought he
saw the dawn of truth He went home mad
Said he, wife, 1t is all q miserable huHbug. /
don't believe those fellows knew what they were
talking about. l believe they are disappointed
because they have not succeeded in getting offices
in their party and all they want is to start new
party, to put them into Office" Monday, this
same individual arranged longer credit for those
pants, and his wife is fitting old dress. The
poor children are inconsolabls-they were never
before subjected to such keen disappointment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-18
North Tald Oboro' Locals.

The Me1omsk pond at thi, place, is now frozen
over, and teams are going to and fro thereon
During the gale of the 10th the largest barn in
town, owned by +. o. CLARK, was blown down.
1t contained 60 tons Of pressed hay, moving
ln.chine, and three or four horse rakes, which
were badly mashed. The storm damaged sever
a. other buildings The school in district No /,
ha, commenced with q. Barnard Pitcher, teacher
Mary A. Fox of East Piston read some very
nice selections at the Grange hall the Sth inst.
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sAttD.
Cont Ma ters.

SACo January Il. In Superior Court, case of
Benz. c. Jordan against William H. Smith and
Francis a. SWEET, action to recover damages
against defendants sslectmen of Hollis, for cor
ruptly and wilfuly refusing to receive plaintiff S
vote last Presidential election. The defendants
claimed plaintiff was not resident of Hollis.
Verdict, not guilty of malicious intent, but the
jury also found specially that plaintiff was entitled
TO vote.
On trial-Pattick Hogan against John r. Nc
Intire.
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Fatal Accident.

NEW BEDFORD, January II. William Mul
lens, son of Jeremiah Mullens, fell in a fit thi
this morning, and striking his chin Oh the side
walk broke his neck.
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GARDINER.
Grand Assembly,

GARDINER, January Il. One of the most bril-
liant and select Assemblies that has occurred in
this part of the State for a long time, comes oil
here to isht being the annual ball of the Knights
OF Pythias Halls Band of Boston, furnishes the
music. Col VIM. Beals, the well known decora-
tor of Boston, has dressed the hall in a most gol-
geous and elaborate manner. Guests are expect
ed from all parts of the State, and most brilliant
assembage will be present.
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Damailsootia locals.


We had the pleasure Tuesday afternoon of
being present at social gathering at the resi-
dcncs of the Hon. f. l.. Carney, at Sheepscot
Bridge, it being a sort of house warming of the
new structure built the past to replace the
one DESTROYED by fire in March last. Ia the after
noon, quite a number from this town and Newcas-
tie were present, and in the evening they were
joined by many Of the neghbors and friends of
Mr.. G all enjoying a most pleasant occasion.
The house and other buildings are models of ar
chiteclure and workmanship. The design was by
Mr. Alexander Murray Of Sheepscot, and places
HIM among the bost of architects. The jOiners
we've Mi. Stephen Whteh1use and his sons
Charles and Joseph, Of Newcastle, this being one
of the many excellent jobs done by them ia tins
vicinity during the past three years. The main
house is 80 feet by % feet, two stories high
studded, with door, windows, halls staircase etc.
all Of the most approved -tyle. Tueie Is an l. 26
feet by Is feet, aud passage way, 10 feet bv I
feet which connects with the stable. All these
bindings have slated roofs. The outward ap-
peatauCe = fine and commanding. and the interior
arrangements could hardly be improved, there
being abundance Of room aud great convenience
and comfort throughout. MIR Whltehouse and
sons have long stood higbly IN this community, by
reason tt their workmansuip, and this job only
adds to theT already enviOus reputation rs house
builders To saw that their WORK was hrst-class in
every particular would hardly eIples, it, for a.
Mr.. {. himself sald-and he IS certainly the hest
lculated to judge-"Ihey did every thing in an
extra htst-class manner. Mr. Carney is well
known IN political matters and business circles as
gentleman of the highest honor and slric est
integrlt', while Mrs. {. Is one Of the noble ladies
of the community; and, with their three smart,
intelligent children, we sincerely hope thev may
1--we many years to enjoy tins delightful abode.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Mourning for Victor.

PROVIDENCE, January L. The Italian resi-
dent. Of this city this morning attended the requi-
EN- mass at st. Johns Catholic church, where an
address was made by Father Hughes. A process
sion then marched through the streets with a
hearse draped in the national lors, and the band
playing dirge in recognition Of Victor Emman-
els deAth.