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ALITER4RY CURIOSITY-SHop.

John Pyne, whose little, old, dark shop in
Nassaust has been known to the lovers Of rare and
curious books for thirty years moved recently to
light airy and spacious quarters at Broadway ana
place curious feature OF the general gravitation
that has carried business firms Of all kinds uptown that
number Of book establishments, which were near
neighbors down town quarter of century
ago. are now check by jowl in the vicinity Of Asor-
place. TheMcrcantile Library used to stand at Nassau
and Beekman-sts, where is now the Nassau Bank !;
Pyne's shop just below at No. 100 Nassaust. The
occupied the late site OF the American News COmpany
building III Nassau-st. Scribner d Co. at Spruce
are ali now within two blocks Of one another and a
stones throw from the Aston Library
ON the shelves which occupy every available inch OF
wall in the store. Mr. Pyno has grouped his
large and varied stock OF old aud new books
Itisa verable curiosity shop for the ordinary lover
Of books; paradise OF delight for the bbophe Among
the ancient tones that hidden mOdestly away In
corners Is "The Canon Law OF Confessional" IA finely
bound blacketter volume, printed at RatisbOn, 1850
The initial letters In colors, skilfuly executed by
hand Near this is the original edition OF Cjcy Cib-
hers plays In four volumes The old Finding oi calf is
preserved that the back is artistcaly renewed-a
method not followed by any American binder. Then
History of the World" by Peter Hcylyn, 1914. Ia
one division, the unknown world, there is a
solemn discussion of Utopia, New Atlanta aud other
lands not explored by the geographer fine edition
OF Drydens Virgil bears date OF 1897. 1t contains 100
fup3gc illustrations, the impressions being remarkably
clear and sharp. curious specimen OF modern book
making is Maclises edition of Moore's Irish Melodies"
page OF which printed from entire engraved
steel plate Viguetcs, halipage illustrations and unique
borders adorn each page Another Ia Longnans edition
Of tho New Testament, with engravings on wood
from the most celebrated pictures OF the old
masters and ornamental borders In an in
tnity Of designs. IL would be difficult TO find
any department OF natural science, medicine history
ctiOn travel belleseitres not represented here And
then happens such Out0f-theway books Here h
complete OF Valentines Manual OF New York civ
starting in 1sil thin duodecmo and reaching now
very portly royal octave. There also special col
ectOns In angling and other field sports, and grisy
list OF Eewgate trials and the confessions Of noted
criminals. In brief, one may spend q pleasant hour
among these old WORTHLESS Of Engllsh literature
without money and without price.
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New publications.
HARPER Il BROTHERS, New-York,
Publish this Day:
DECEIyERS EVER.

Novel BY Mrs H. Lovett Cameron, Asthor OF Juliets
Guardian" svO, paper, 30 cents.
develops her plot with much originality and force
prevent it from appearing monoonous or dull
The book good deal to recommend it"-tPall Mall Ga
zcte. London.
a story Of very much than average merit one which
read with pleasure which is in fact encng from its
trutulness and the bright way in which it
written. Mrs. Cameron may be congratulated on
having produced thoroughly entertaining readable novel;
Morning Post. London.
This book very refreshing tohe jadeh reviewer OF con-
temporary fiction. We cannot take leave Of Mrs. Cam
without expression OF sincere admiration for story
whose flags for society which is often amusing
tedious well for humorous touches and
little picturesque descripon-t Examiner London.
"a really readable book Academy, London.
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ton OF works Shells and probably the best OF s kn
in this country since then through the liberaity OF
Mr. Robert Stuart the Brevoort library on shes has
years as labor "A love- by Mr. j. Carson Brevoort re-
Gently superintendent OF the Astor Library aud repre-
alike his special knowledee on their snDect nna ms
ocknowedged genius as a book cODnOisseur. Within a
few days the library OF the Lyceum OF Natural History
naced in charge OF the museum and Will probably long
remain there since nowhere else could t be more safe
and useful. It contains about 1000 or looVo v9umes
chiefly on Natural History and Is of special value be
cause 1t includes fu sets OF the publications OF learned
societcs I'm Europe and this country covering period
of about fifty years The facilities and collections OF the
museum for the of the students OF science
Gfo ms much as for the qualification OF the curiosity
seeker and Mr. Clarence King, the Western explorer nas
ALREADY found In one OF s upper apartmentsa conven
lent nook to prosecute his studies.
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THE YOUTHS HEALTH-BOOK.

BY the Author OF the Bazar Booksof Health Of Deco
rum" and 1.-THE Household" 32mo paper, 25 cents ;
flexible cloth, 30 cents.
This important addition TO Harpers HafHour Series is
carefully prepared treatise from the Of who stands
high medical profession and who has made
special study OF the for preserving the health Of
children The book is exceedingly practical its aims and
mode Of treatment dealing with matters that the
daily life househod-wh the questions OF food dress
exercise the the body IN health and sickness the ven
sleeping the proper treatment of the multi
accidents which children habe and other
matters equal importance in the of inexperienced
youth While especially designed for the guidance and nstruc
on parents book that ought to be put into the hands
children able read and reflect careful
OF the eminenty wise and practical maxms laid
down and illustrated in its would thousands OF
American children from the graves which they prema
turey hurried by the carelessness ignorance Of their
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THE BALTIMORE COLORED SCHOOL QUESTION.
At the African Methodist Annual Conference,
which met in Baltimore last week. resolutions in
troduced strongly cOndemnng the refusal of the public
school commissioners to appoint coored teachers for the
schools Of cOlored children. The resolution thus
Whsreas We, the coored citizens OF Maryland, are
denied. in the city Of Baltimore. tho right and
privilege OF teaching own children In the public
schools set apart by the public school commissioners Of
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LESS BLACK THAN WE'RE PAINTED.

A Novel. BY James Payn, Author OF "WOn-Not WoOed,"
"By Proxy" "The Best OF Husbands "At Her Mercy"
"Murphys Master" &C. Svo, paper, 35 cents
been steadily rising reDute and attracting
attention alike by versatility Of his talent and
prisng industry with which he works There ia nothing
nothing careless about his novels trace
'sop carefully and consistent characters
in his wildly realistic descriptions ana in his elaborate and
remarkably original plots and conscientious
artist well whatever he Gnierakes" Examiner
London.
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later Attic and in the enlargement and
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DrcgryrRs EVER Novel. By Mrs. IT, Lovett ~
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FVHE SCALPEL, Nos. A and 45. Edited by
4 Edward III Dixon NJ. D. Contains:
TOBACCO: Its influence on the nervous system ,,
SUICIDE AND CIVILIZATION; Classification Oh the
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silver scalpel No. A, 25 cents. - . ,,,
NO. 45-TOBACCO, continued. REARING CHILDREN
PHYSIOLOGICALLY; waking up tossing rocking carry
walking Tues mothers This article should De written IN
letters Of gold hung up in every nursery IN the and
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DEcEIyERs EVER A Novel. By Mrs. II. Lovett
Cameron Syo PIP. Paper Harper * BrOs.J--
LESS BLACK THAN WE'RE PAINTED Novel by
James Payn Svo 139. Paper tHarper
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-04-05
The Lesson OfaLife.

In December, 1916. in the Department
of the Voges, Xavier Thiriat. a boy o.
ten, accompanied four young girls of
about the same age to church. They had
to cross a brook, over which was placed
a single loose plank. The boy crossed
safely, the first girl who attempted it fell
in. The boy jumped in, pulled her out,
and then, walking in the water, guided
each of the girls across. Some time was
lost by this, and the party reached church
late. Xavier, ashamed ofbelng late did
not go up to the stove, but kept behind.
He reached home chilled, a dangerous
disease followed, by which he was left
a complete cripple for life his only mode
of moving about was on hands and knees,
so completely were his legs paralyzed
and distorted. Coming of very poor
people, there was every prospect that
Thiriat would be heavy charge to his
family and wretced burden to himself.
Instead of this, he reached manhood
bright, cheerful and intelligent. Read
ing all the books he could Law hold of,
he was soon the best educated man in
his district, and dlyacquired extensive
influence, which was always used for
good. He induced the young people to
ANetl pAAN GOAlC OO4ltl4Oub4OAlo "
the local newspaper, the Echo des Vosges,
attracted attention and made him known
the result of which was that further IN
tellectual opportunities were extended to
him. He made himself good botanlst,
meteorologist, instructed others in these
branches, and procured the foundation
of several local libraries. He could not,
however, be satisfied without achieving
his complete independence and earning
his support. He obtained the position
of manager of the telegraph at a neigh
boring town, was made Secretary to the
Mayor. became a favorite correspondents
of several agricultural newspapers, and
received the highest reward ofthe French
franklin Soclety"-its gold medal.
All this was accomplished by native
force Of character and strong religiou'
feeling, under circumstances not merely
adverse, but at first seemingly hopeless.
A horrible deformity, intense suffering,
absence of instruction. crushing poverty
all these disabilities were overcome
unaided. and this ignorant and crippled
lad made himself the light, intellectual
and moral, of his whole district.-PiI6Eic
Ledger.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-04-05
An Old Kentucky Duel.

A duel was fought at Soap island, in
Bridgeport, in 1886. The participants
were Shelton and Kingsbury. Shelton
thought it was real. Kingsbury knew it
to be a joke. The guns were loaded
with soft soap. Shelton won the first
fire, banged away and dropped behind a
log. Kingsbury walked up, put the
muzzle of the gun against the head of
Shelton and pulled the trigger. Such a
looking man was never seen. Soft soap
covered his head entirely. In the agony
of despair Shelton reached up, got a
handful of the soap and exclaimed: "Oh,
my poor brains my poor brainsl" Real
izing the hoax, he sprang UP and chased
Kingsbury off the island with rocks,
swearing all the while like a sailor
Shelton afterward enlisted in Sam. Hous-
toms war, and made good soldier. Com
ing back from Texas, he passed through
Hardinsville with his gun on his shoulder.
One of his old friends cried out " Halt !"
He did so. Present arms! " He pre-
sented. Make readyl" He did SO.
"Take aim!" He aimed. Fire!" He
wheeled, fired right at the fellow, the
bullet Just missed his head, went through
the door and dropped on the floor inside.
Shelton took to his heels.
In the civil war he made a brave sol
dier, was unhinching in his attention to
duty, and died like soldier at Mission
airy Ridge.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-04-05
The Advantages of Poverty.

Much is said of the " independence of
poverty" That riches nor place, elo-
quence nor power, titles nor glory, orlng
happiness is proved in the experience OF
all countries, and all people. Whlle TINS
is true on one hand, it is equally true on
the other that poverty has its advantages
and adversity its uses. If they are not
as sweet as Shakespeare paints them, they
are not as sour as many imagine. Punch
| illustrates the common blessing of COM
mon men in the following truisms:
You wear out your old clothes.
You are exonerated from making any
calls.
You are not troubled with many
visitors.
Bores do not bore you.
Spongers do not haunt your table.
Itinerant bands do not play opposite
your window.
You are not prosecuted to stand god
father.
No one thinks of presenting you a tes-
timonial.
No tradesman irritates you by asking
I" Is there any little article to-day, sir?"
Begging letter-writers let you alone.
Impostors seem to know it's no use
bleeding you.
You swallow infinitely less poison than
others.
Flatterers do not shoot rubbish into
your ears. s..
You are saved many a debt, and many
And lastly, if you have q friend in the
world, you are sure, in very short time,
to learn 1t,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-04-05
Origin Of Genins.

Columbus was the son of weaver, and
a weaver himself Claude Lorraine was
brought up pastry cook. Molier, the
great French comic writer, was the son
of tapestry maker. Cervantes served
as a common soldier. Homer was a beg
gar. Hesoid was the son of a small far
mer; Demothenes, of cutler. Terence,
the Latin comic writer, was a slave,
Oliver Cromwell was the son of a brewer.
Howard, the philanthropist, was an
apprentice to grocer; Benjamin Frank
lin, the son of tallow chandler; DR.
Bishop, of Worcester, son of a linen
draper. Defoe, the great English politi-
cal writer, was the son of butcher,
Whitefeld was the son of an innkeeper
at Gloucester; Cardinal Wolsey, the son
OF butcher. Ferguson was a shepherd.
Virgil was the son of a porter; Shakes
peare, of a wool dealer; Horace, of a
shopkeeper; Lucian, of a stationer
Hogarth was an apprentice to an engrav-
er; Dean Tucker was the son of q small
farmer, and came to Oxford on foot
Bishop Prideaux worked in the kitchen
at Exeter College. Edmund HALEY was
the son of a soap boiler.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-04-05
Recent Facts About Gastric Juice.

DR.. Charles Richet not very long ago
read a paper before the French academy
of sciences, in which he treated of the
acidity of the gastric juice in man. 1t
seems a new case has arisen, which af-
fords chance for ocular observations of
the work that goes on inside the stomach,
very much like the case of st. Martin,
who nearly thirty years ago was shown
here in Hartford. DIR. Richet says that
for some time Professor Verneuil had
a young patient under his care, who
labored under the strange affection of
having his esophagus, or upper extremity
OF the allmentary canal, so contracted as
to render the passage not only of food or
drink, but even of an instrument, quite
impossible. The Professor had recourse
to gastronomy, an operation until then
considered mortal, but which in this case
succeeded perfectly. An incision made
inthe stomach, and kept open artifcially,
has been transformed into a regular
fstula, through which food and drink are
administered; and in this state the
young man not only lives, but is useful
servant of the hospital. Mr.. Richet,
having devoted particular attention to
this subject, and examined the working
of the stomach day by day, through the
fistula in question, communicated the
results obtained to the academy. They
are as follows:
l. The average acidity of gastric juice,
whether pure or mixed with food, is
equal to l Z grammes of hydro-chloric
acid per 1000 of liquid. 1t has never
been observed to be lower than 5 or
higher than 2.
2. The quantity of liquid contained in
the stomach exercises no influence on it's
acidity, which remains nearly invariable,
whether the stomach is empty or filed
with aliment.
8. Wine and alcohol increase the acid
ity of the stomach cane sugar diminishes
it.
4. If acid or alkaline liquids be inject
ed, the gastric ones tend rapidly to re-
sumo their normal aCidity, so that, about