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HOW A MAYOR "SEpPOGsTEED"
TEaE IElEAELsE.

The following account OF a quaint incl
from the pen of veteran comedian and
joyial gentleman:
The incident am going to relate occurred
at Newcastle, Pa, in August, 1874. The
company were on their way from Cleve
land to Pittsburg. Tie towns intermediate
were unknown to the manager, and when
we embarked at Beaver by canal there was
not the remotest idea Of halting before
reaching Lake Erie. The boat 0he only
one leaving the day we reached Beaver
was bound for Erie, Pa, instead Of Cleye.
la, d, Ohio, but at the junction near New
castle, where we were to leave and take an
other boat we aBccrtaiuel from our cap
tain that Newcastle was quite village (aa
he thought, with some 1,5O0 Inhabitants,
and that it would pay US to make a stop
there for few days We stopped. In
those days. theatrical companies had no
advance agents. Those important adjuncts
to success and fortune had not been thought
of. OF course our arrival was unhoralded
a sort Of surprise to particularly to
landlords, who were put to their trumps''
to know how to dispose of so many people
without time to prepare. However, the
fuss made served as an advertisement worth
as much as a three sheet poster nowadays.
1t was warm August morning when we
found ourselves on the heel-path of the
canal fronting the principal business street
of the town. Day was just dawning; the
hotel was not 300 feet distant from the
landing, and we concluded that we would
save the services of porter by moving the
baggage ourselves. This was soon accom-
plishcd, and then we knocked for entrance
to the house. In short time, the porter
and hostler opened the door, and when he
looked out upon the group before him he
was taken "al aback," and seemed con-
fused and uncertain how to act So large
number of persons at such an hour might
well astonish stronger nerves than he pos
sessed. However, a few words in explana-
ton satisfied him, and he bade us enter.
The landlord was called, and others soon
made their appearance. Our case was
stated, and Immediately speculation COM
menced as to where place suitable for our
entertainments could be found. The re-
suit was an apparent disappointment
There was not hall, not vacant room of
any kind. in the borough (that is what Is
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LAUGHING AaNENRS.

It may well be imagined the horrible
nuisance such animals are to all South Af-
rcan travellers. They steal everything
they can get at. They dovoured two hand
some flags of Mr.. Anderson, which he had
hoped to place on the shores of Lake
N'gam. But, perhaps, the greatest trouble
is caused by their Internal cachinnations;
no noise in the forest produces so much
discomfort, for though not SO loud as the
lions roar, it is totally devoid of grandeur,
and is only hideously grote8que and vile in
the ears of all but hyenas, who, we sup
pose, are charmed by it. The traveller we
have just mentioned was, during an illness,
laughed to scorn in the most amazing fash
ion by hyenas and jackals, and their derl-
sion was too much for his equanimity at
time when he sorely needed sympathy and
help. Flesh and water had become very
scarce, and in his trouble he says: cone
evening l desperately resolved to go to the
water myself in the hope of succeeding
better than the attendants Accordingly,
ordered my servants to prepare 'skaran,'
and to carry me there, taking the chance OF
being run over or gored by elephants or
rhnoceroses, for in my disabled state it was
impossible, should any animal charge, TO
get out of its way. Seeing my helpless
condition, the men demonstrated, but | was
resolved to 60, and fortune favored me.
l had patiently waited till lniSh morning,
without seeing anything but hyenas and
iackals. believe these creatures knew /
would not hurt them, for they approached
within n very few PAGES, staring and laugh
ing at me in the most impudcnt manner
l threw gravel pebbles at them, but this
only served to increase their mockery,
could stand it no longer, but hurled my
camp-cbair at their heads, when they
quickly bctoot themselves to fight. - Gus
sells Natural History.
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How the people of Vicksburg subsist
during the siege was wonder. The straits
to which the garrison were reduced are
known, in fa6t. "After the tenth day of
the SIEGE" says the report Of General
Stephen D. Lee, "the men lived on about
half rations, and less than that toward the
close" The ration has been described to
consist of one-quarter pound of bacon, one
half pound OF beef, ive-eighths quart of
meal, besides an allowance of peas, rice
sugar and molasses. Of this anon. The
citizens must have had less, and where
they got that from was mystery. Busi-
ness, of course, was suspended. There
were some stores that had supplies, and at
these prices climbed steadily, in manner
suggestive of the prophecy of Jerusalem's
undoing. A barrel of -four at last came to
sell for $100-an immense figure then;
but worse than the figure were the two
later facts-that nobody had the money
and then nobody had the flour Some peo-
pie ekel out their supplies by cooking the
tender sprouts of the common cane, of
which there was an immense brake Just
below Vicksburg. have reason to believe
that few applications, and those only by
the poorest people, were made to the mill
tary powers for help throughout all this
trial. Sympathy and patriotism must have
improvised a practical communism. The
cruise and barrel had little dust and une-
ton to the last.
How about the mule meat? everybody
will inquire while rations are being treated.
Both horse and mule meat were extensively
sampled during the siege, though not in
the way that by many may be imagined.
On account of the want of provender,
nearly all the horses of the garrison were
turned out of the lines, and, as the other
side could not safely take them unless they
strayed within reach, many Of them were
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called village in Pennsylvania. "But,"
said one of the party, 'if there is any place
that will do, can find out in an hour"
We had to bide the time. After break.
fast, the committee reported. The acade.
my was the only place that would serve our
purpose, and the academy 1 went for.
When | arrived, found the school in seq.
sion and the principal, Mr.. J. A. Bowman,
most genial and pleasant gentleman.
With him l soon came to terms, and tho
academy was to be converted for the two
following nights into a theatre. Posters
and programmes were distributed announc-
ing 'The Orphan of Geneva" and laugh
able farce. Unfortunately, the academy
was fully quarter of a mile from the bor-
ough. 1t was q one-story building, and
oil in one room. A young man, whom
will call Van Tasgel, offered his services to
assist in putting the room in order. Mr.,
Van Tassel was not large man, but he
was strong His hair was of the sandy
blonde type, and hung in huge masses of
knotted ringlets over his neck and should.
ers. While he was not absolutely prepos-
sessing in his general appearance, his will
ing and industrious manner commended
him to us. l remember that in the pro-
cess of erecting our stage we were three or
four boards short. The carter had been
discharged but Van Tassel was equal to
the emergency. He forthwith started for
the lumber yard, a half mile away, and in
short time returned, bearing on his back
two twelve-foot boards, each twelve inches
wide and an inch thick. The stage COM
pleted, we found that two more boards of
the same size were required for the lamp
and darkening board and again Van Tas-
sci assumed the role Of carter. When 5ht
came, the lights were found inadequate
more candles were wanted, and again my
friend Van Tassel was called upon. Then
some necessary property had been forgot
ten, and again went Mr.. Van Tassel He
seemed never to tire. Both days he was
with us and did all he could and did it
grotuitously. He asked no reward lie
was simply paid in witnessing the perform
ances People are not so liberal nova
days, but this was more than thirty years
ago.
Well, when we had paid our bills, and
were on the eve Of starting for RaYenna,
Ohio by stage coach, Mr.. Van Tassel again
put in an appearance. Calling me away
from the crowd who We're standing around,
lie informed me that the authorities thought
! ought to pay license of So, as we had
made good thing while there.
"Well, replied, "why did they leave It
until the last moment? Itlooks like taking
an advantage, as we are about starting"
Mr.. Van TasseI said it looked so to him,
but that was their decision, and he didn't
know how to get out of it.
"Get out of it!" said 1 "what interest
have you in the mattsr, should like to
know"
'Why," said Van Tsssel, II am Chief
Burgess (Mayor) of the borough"
Ipaid the So with tb4 greatest alacrity.
Detroit free Press.
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ent The Democrats ,have majority of
five of the old members.
OF the retiring Senator's eight are Dem
ocrats, namely, Barnum of Connecticut,
Dennis of Maryland, McCreery of Ken
lucky, Voorhees, of Indiana, Armstrong
of Missouri, Merrimon sof North Caro-
lima, Gordon of Georgia, and Eustis of
Louisiana. From Maryland, Kentucky,
Missouri, North Carolina and Georgia
Democratic successors are certain but in
Connecticut, Louisiana and Indiana there
is considerable doubt. OF the sixteen re-
tiring Republicans six will certainly be
succeeded by Democrats, either the Sen
ators or the Legislatures to select them
having been chosen. These are Spencer
of Alabama, Dorsey Of Arkansas, Con-
over of Florida, Matthews of Ohio, Sar-
gent of California, and Mitchell of Ore
gon. Six will just as surely be sue
ceeded by Republicans, namely, Morrill,
of Vermont, Wadleigh of New Hamp-
shire, Oglesby of Illinois, Howe of Wis
consin, Ingalls, of Kansas, and Jones of
Nevada.
-Four retiring Republicans remain to
be considered, namely, Cameron Of Penn
sylvania, Conkling of New York, Patter-
son of South Carolina, and Chafee of
Colorado. Conkling and Cameron will
probably be reelected. The successor to
Patterson is doubtful, as he is to be Sc
lectcd by the Legislature to be elected
this fall, and with Governor Hampton's
assurances of perfectly fair election,
the Republicans claim to expect success.
Colorado is too uncertain to speculate
on. The last two may be put down as
doubtful. This estimate gives thirty
nine Democrats to thirty-one Republi-
cans, with five in doubt and Senator
Davis put down as Independent. The
ones considered doubtful are to be elect
ed by the Legislatures of Connecticut,
Louisiana, Indiana, South Carolina and
Colorado. Three of these places are now
filled by Democrats and two by Republi-
cans. Suppose the proportion in the
doubtful cases remains the same the next
Senate will stand forty-two Democrats,
thirty-three Republicans and one Inde-
pendent.
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"How will the United States Senate
stand after the 4th of next March?' This
is an important question with politicians
whose interest centers in national affairs.
The Senate is now composed of seventy
six members, and by the terms of the
Constitution two-t thirds hold over, or as
near two-thirds as can be 50 apportioned.
The terms of twenty-four Senators expire
on the coming 4th of March, and the re-
naming tifty-two hold over. The Senate
now stands 80 Republicans and SO Demo
Gratis, not counting David Davis either
way, and putting down Senator Booth as
a Republican. OF the 50 Senators who
hold over 2S are Democrats and % Re,
puL4icans, and Senator Davis Independ.
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A GRAND SWIM.

One of the most remarkable escapades OF
modern times is that of Henry Johnston, OF
Clay County, who made swim over tho
Missouri river from Kansas City to Harlem.
1t was the reckless and daring event of the
age.
The Missouri river, opposite this city,
is about half mile in width, and is quite
rapid, inasmuch as it whirls rapidly against
the rocky bluffs at this point after having
rolled restlessly on from the mountains two
thousand miles above. 1t is one of the
worst curves in tie river, and one of the
last places which could be selected to ferry
the river on horseback.
1t was about midnight when the stranger
rode down to the river bank near the
bridge. He was full of whisky and quite
loud in his exclamations of disappointment
when he was informed that the ferryboat
was not running.
He rode from the bridge to point on the
river just above the first pier, and plunged
into the current of the Missouri River op-
posite Broadway. 1t was not dark, for the
moon was visible, and the shouts of the
reckless horseman as he urged on his horse
attracted the police and the night watchmen.
The current was so rapid that the horse and
rider made little progress across the river
until after the crib of the swinging span
had been passed. There was nothing to
be seen except the head of the horse and
the head and shoulders of the reckless
rider those could be seen on the surface of
the current as it foated by. The horse and
rider disappeared from this side long before
any notice was received that either had
reached the Clay County shore. But
"blood will tell" and the mettle of John
ston's horse saved its drunken masters
life.
About o'clock, Harlem was aroused by
cries for help on the river bank, nearly
opposite the school house. A man and
horse we're found mired in the mud on the
river bank, and help was wanted. The
river bank at that point is a slough of mud
just now, and the tired horse and sobered
rider were helpless and waiting for assist
ance. Horses and ropes were brought, and
with a united effort of the citizens of Har-
lem the reckless horseman and his brave
animal were taken from the river. 1t is the
worst case of mental alteration on record
Johnston is at home, under care of his
friends, but he will live in history as the
man who swan the Missouri River in mid
winter on horseback. --KanSas City Times.
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0UNCEE TONES CABIN"

"Uncle Toms Cabin" has been acted in
this country more times than any other
play outside of Shakespeare. 1t was first
put on the stage in Troy, N. Y, through
mere Glance, by Mr. and Mrs. G. G. How
ard, who were then managing small the
etre there. "Oliver Twist was in rehear-
sal, and Mrs. Howard was the OIircr. In
the adaptation then in use was character
since dropped-that of little Dick, the sick
pauper boy, who intercepts OLiVer in his
flight from the poorhouse. Although Dick
had only few words to say, there was no
available child deemed competent for the
role, and it was decided to use the mana
gers little daughter, Cordelia, merely as
figure, and omit the language. The child
was greatly interested in the rehearsal,
however, and an actor syly taught her the
words of her part. Mrs. NJ. H. Fiske thus
describes the performance: con came the
fugitive Oliver, while Cordelia, according to
direction, dug at the pile of dirt dumped in
the corner by the paling. Mrs. Howard
affected to discover the sickly Dick, and
cautiously impaired this iDformation I'm
running away, Dick. Lunning away, is
you?' returned the new drtiSte behind the
paling. Then, with full perception of the
character, and obIivous as to the written
words, the child gave, in her own language,
the sense of the text. I'll come back and
see you some day, Dick, said Mrs. Howard.
1T yon't be no use, Obey, dear sobbed the
infant actress; when you tum back, l yon't
be digging title graves-Ill be all dead an
in little grave by myself" 10 suit the
precocious aptness thus shown, "Uncle
Toms Cabin" was dramatized to give the
child chance as Era. Cordelia is now
married, and has retired from the stage,
but Mr.. and Mrs. Howard still appear as St
Clair and 10pSy.
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A YALE GRADUATE AS A BOOT
BLACK.

The bootblacking trade is destined to be
overcrowded The exchanges are publish
ing charming sketch of a Yale graduate
who opened a law office in New York, and
then, rather than starve while waiting for
clients opened business as a bootblack
under the sidewalk at the entrance of a
down town restaurant. His earnings soon
ran up to SC day, and he had to hire an
assistant. While he was at work, he dis
guised himself so that his best friend could
not recognize him, but out of business
hours the bootblack was an elegant gentle
man, living in stylish boarding house on
Twenty first street. That he fell in love
with a beautiful being, that he had jeal-
Gus rival, who finally discovered the vulgar
occupation, and informed the venerable
papa that the young lady was keeping COM
pany with bootblack, goes without saying.
But the denouement is very touching.
'Lillie!" yelled the old gentleman, red in
the face, 'come here. You may take John
as soon as you please. He set about earn
ing living honestly, and has succeeded.
He will get on" The bootblack has re.
signed the brush and resumed the practice
Of the law. and he has Gathered his Lille IA
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Killed by the cross-tire. Early in the siege,
when some of the men complained of the
Iscanty ration, General Smith, 1 believe,
who had seen the thing done on the plains,
issued a circular to his brigades, recon-
mending that the experiment of horse meat
be tried to piece it out l was on hand
that very evening when somebody, waiting
till dark, slid over the works and cut
st ak out of horse that had been shot that
day beneath them. 1t was cooked at Cen
eral Vaughn's fire, and everybody tasted
little; but the flesh was coarse and nobody
hungered for any more. Some of the SOL
diers did like it and eat it; not to speak of
anians, being Frenchmen, were said to pre-
pare in many elegant styles for the table.
When Pemberton was thinking about cut
ting his way out, he had half dozen fel-
lows, men who looked like Mexicans or In
dians, cutting mule meat at the old depot
of the Southern Railroad, and jerking it
over slow fires, to make it handy and last
ing. One morning, for trial, l bought
pound of mule meat at this market and had
it served at breakfast for the mess. There
was no need to try again. On the day of
the surrender, and only then, ration of
mule meat was actually issued but nobody
ne d eat it, as General Grant issued abund-
ant supplies of the best that his army had.
PHILADELPHIA Times.
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THE Springfield (Mass.) Republican has
this piece of domestic intelligence: "a
young man recently married, who has been
an enthusiastic collector of coins, found
that his wife, with the charming freshness
characteristic of brides, has been drawing
on his cabinet for change, and among
other things had passed out an old penny,
for which he paid $3 so, for cents worth
of yeast. That yeast "raised" more in
that household than any previous invest
ment of the some amount Of money"
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ONE or two Of the gentlemen who sud
denly left the directory of the Festival
Association will be missed, but the others
can very well be spared. Col. Geo. Ward
Nichols, who is more than half Of the As
sociation remains, and will no doubt
soon have new and much more efficient
Board in smooth working order. The
pluck shown by the men who cspouscd
the right, and the fact that they stand by
the ship, while those who took sides
against the public interest deserted, will
give the Festival Association stronger
hold on the affections Of the people than
it has ever had Now for thorough
reorganization, strictly in accordance with
the views of the men who remain in the
Board, and then let every preparation be
made for a festival still greater than any
thing that has yet been enjoyed in Gin
cinnati
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PERSONALS ABOUT LADIES.


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her husbands absence in Europe,
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'i"uli Conynmtion
Lucy Hooper lhe WRITER Oh 50 hlnIl& "IiS
letters mas a literary rlIal VINO cans ller
Spectacied, adiPoSe Ola nag as Mucous as II
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IT is not the gout that troubles Gort-
schakof so much as chagrin. He is dis
gusted with Russia's concessions in the
Congress.
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WHEN poor little blind boy was asked
what forgiveness is, he paused moment
and then, taking his pen, wrote: "It is tho
odor which the trampled flower gives out
to bless the foot which crushed it"
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If the existence of the old Organ As
sociation is to be perpetuated it will
prove a greater burden upon the big III
Btrument than the $l3, 900 debt.
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TIE Indians did not capture Mime
sofa, but the harvesters have swoopcd
down upon her and are reaping bountiful
crops Of wheat.
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TIE explosion of diabolical little
parlor match which some one stepped ON
in Montgomery, Alabama, destroyed al
most a thousand bales of cotton.
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THE Boston Traveller calls Gen. Boyn-
ton "the Chiefcst among Blackguards." "
The Traveller has no respect for man
that admircs President Hayes
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The Organ Association can't die with
out struggle.
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SKILLFUL dog-catchers are earning
from SO to SIS day in New York City.
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AN Adrian, Michigan, genius has in
vented novel apparatus tor lowering cof-
fins into graves. Michigan owes it to the
country to construct a machine that will
keep thcm thero.