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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

A writer in an English publication
says:
'T'he sight in most persons begins to
fail from forty to fifty years of age, as is
evidenced by an instructive preference
for large print; seat near the window
for reading is selected; there is an effart
t. place the paper at convenient dis
tance from the eye, or to turn it so as to
get particular reflection of the light !;
next the finger begins to be placed under
the line read, and there is a winking of
the eye as if to clear it, or a looking
away at some distant object to rest it, or
the fingers are pressed over the closed
lids in the direction of the nose to re-
move the tears caused by straining.
"Favor the failing sight as much as
possible. Looking into a bright fire, es-
pecially coal fire, is very injurious to
the eyes. Looking at molten iron will
soon destroy the sight; reading in twi-
light is injurious to the eyes, as they are
Obliged to make great exertion. Read
ing or sewing with side light Injuries
the eyes, as both eyes should be exposed
to an equal degree of light. The reason
is, the sympathy between the eyes is so
great that if the pupil of one is kept di-
lated by being partially in the shade, the
one that is most exposed can not con-
tract itself sufficiently for protection and
will be ultimately injured. Those who
wish to preserve their eyesight should OBJ
serve the following rules, and preserve
the general health by correct habits;--
az. By sitting in such position as
will allow the light to fall obliquely over
the shoulder on the page or sewing
"2. By not using the eye for such pur'
poses by any artificial light
"'3. BY avoiding the special use of the
eyes in the morning before breakfast
"4. By resting them for half minute
or 80 while reading or sewing, or looking
at small objects; and by looking at
things at distance, or up to the sky
! relief is Immediately felt by so doing
"'5. Never pick any collected matter
from the eyelashes or corners OF the eyes
with the finger nails; rather moisten it
with the saliva and rub it away with the
ball of the finger
"6. Frequently pass the ball of the
finger over the closed eyelids, toward the
nose; this carries off an excess Of water
in the nose itself by means of the little
canal which leads into the nostril from
each inner corner of the eye, this canal
having tendency to close up in conse-
quence of the slight inflammation which
attends weaknessof eyes
"7. Keep the feet always dry and
warm, so as to draw any excess of blood
from the other end of the body
"'S. The moment the eyes feel tired
the very moment yon are conscious Of
an effort to read or sew, lay aside the
book or needle, and take walk for ar
hour, or employ yourself in some actiFt
exercise not requiring the close use ol
| the ewes.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
A Flirt Justly Punished.

Forney's Progress describes an interest
ing scene in theater. The flirt for
once met her match:
Seated in the orchestra a certain lady
and gentleman; the former much enam.
ored of the latter, in fact, desirous Of
winning him. The lady, however, ha
flirting tendencies, and indulges them
with a handsome person in the circle.
The escort is not unobservant of this
little byplay, and finally asks smilingly
ado you know that gentleman with
whom you are flirtingT' An cmbarrass-
ed negative is the reply. "Then excuse
me moment" The escort Immediately
crosses the theater and puts a similar
question to the other conspirator. ''Sir
are you acquainted with the lady al
whom you have been smiling this last
half hour?' mo" "Would you like
to be?" pleasantly. Very much surpris
ed, Certainly" "Then come with me. .
A moment later the escort introduced
the not altogether comfortable pair
Then the mild expression leaves the in
suited gcntleman's face, and he says stern
ly: 'Now, sir, you may accompany
this lady home" With bow he take,
his leave, and the woman who loves hin
never hears his voice again.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Tressure-trove In London Cabs.
[Chamber's Journal. ]

1t seems that on an average one hun
dred articles are received every day
from cabmen whose honesty is sufficient
ly active to induce them to comply with
that stipulation in their license which re-
uuires them to convey to the nearest po-
lice station any stray goods or chattels
found in their vehicles
Not that virtue is left to be altogether
its own reward; for if the property be
claimed, the owner has to pay Is 3D., OF
Ss in the pound, which Is handed over
to the law-abiding ceaehman; and it nc
satisfactory application be made within
three months cabby becomes the legiti-
mate possessor OF the "treasure-trove."
1t is said that the men, as rule, pre-
fer to receive the reward rather than the
article itself. And certainly when it
came to be the fourth umbrella Or walk
ing stick, or the third pair of spectacles,
a smart young cabman might be excused
for murmuring at the monotony OF
chance But when it is case OF f50C
in bank notes, G600 worth of watches
476 American gold eagles, or $4,000 in
valuable securities, the requisite three
months must seem to be very long time
to wait for careless owner to come and
put in an appearance. ..
If the value of the property exceeds
Gl0 the reward takes the shape of lump
sum fixed by the Commissioner of Police
in accordance with the particular cir
cumstances of the case, and in few in
stances ranging as high as f100. Within
the last twelve months cabmen who are
now plying for hire have received
amounts in this way of EOS, ESQ and elO0.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Got Ills Case Continued.

A little six-year-old boy in Natchez
Mass, had been listening to remarks OF
legal-minded uncle in regard to the pros
pect of an indicted person getting cleal
by securing continuance OF his case
from time to time. Shortly after the
little fellow got into scrape, which se
cured for him from his mother promise
of little dose of slipper at an early peri
cd. He anxiously sought his uncle fol
advice on the subject, but could get sym
pathy only, with no prospect OF rehef
Finally, said the youngster: "Uncle,
don't you think you could get mother to
continue the case? If we could get q CON
tinuance l think could get OH" Ia
got OF.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
then.'' y
London Friend.l

In 1899, Napoleon besieged Joppa; the
garrison offer to lay down their arms
and surrender on condition that their
lives would be spared. Eugene and Gro
sier, two OF Napoleon's staff officers,
agreed to the terms proposed. -Four
thousand men laid down their weapons
of war, and were led to the headquarters
of the French army. Napoleon ordered
them to sit down; their hands were tied
behind their backs; despair instantly
marked every coultenance, but all was
silent, A council OF war was held, and
although his own officers had promised
them life, this deity Of France signed the
death warrant of the whole 1900, and Or
dered every man to be shot. Bound and
helpless, they were led to the bottom OF
the sand hills on the sea shore, and
| formed into squares for execution. They
requested one word with Napoleon; that
one word was to remind hlm OF the terms
of their surrender; but the hero who hac
lust been through the hospitals and or
Iered tile poisoning of 400 sick creatures
could now order 1000 to be butchered
| For five hours, French soldiers fired vol
lev after yolley into the dense mass o
sons, husbands and fathers until not on
soul was left alive. The returning tid'
washed the blood of this murdered hos
from the sands of Joppa, but no It'd
will ever wash their blood from thos
French executioners and this tyrant
! soldier-god.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Noble Qualities.

"You know more Of the world than l,
Augustus" said she to the local OF the
Greenbush Democrat. "Tell me, are
here many people in the worldT
"Not many" said he.
"Where do the people in the world
liver she asked confdingly.
'In winter on Fifth avenue; in sum-
mer at Newport, Long Brach, Saratoga,
and few in Europe" said he.
"And are those alp said she.
GAIL" said he, softly.
"Teil me-" said she, in her silver tones
.qnow much must one be worth to be a
gentleman or lady"
"a. present not less than 81 100000
In old times one might 60 in society tol
$500, 600, but prices rule higher now. In
fact, mere millionaires are but just toler
ated in good society" said he: an
He slipped on her finger a 81 600 dia
mond ring. Remember, l am but
poor man. said he.
II care not" said she. "You are goot
and noble, and those are qualities bette
than wealth"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

The young women of Philadelphia
never grow old. A theatrical manager
who advertised for twenty-five beautiful
girls complains that old women who
would pass for his northumberland he
is not spring chicken himself--answer-
ed the card.
These we're women who had capered
before the footlights for years, and tossed
their ringets at the front row for a gen
Grafton, and yet they still fancy they are
young, sprightly and beautiful. Il tell
you," remarked the manager of a conf
Dental chat with Record reporter, "al-
though this may seem to be an easy way
to make living, yet / know the life is
fraught with hardships and spiked with
dangers--I know it, and knowing it, / act
accordingly. Now to-day two young
girls called on me---pretty little girls, toe
and wanted to go on the stage. They
were willing to 60 at just enough to keep
them. l took those two little stage-struck
girls aside and talked to them like Sun
day school superintendent. They
we're working in shirt factory and Were
making only three dollars a week, and
could not get along on their wages
When found that out | doubted my ar.
gument, and | think | have persuaded
them that stitching shirts at three dollan
a week is better for them than to under
take the hardships of life in tights and
tinsel Women get it bad sometimes
There is plenty of fun with young mar
who wants to play kings and tyrants by
casting him for policeman in panto
mime, and whanging him with a stuffed
club and property produce. One weel
Of this effects a permanent cure; bu1
when young women get it the only thing
| to do is to talk earnestly and honestly tt
/ them"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Savings for Old Age.

No one denies that it is wise to make
provision for old age, but we are not all
agreed as to the kind of provision it is
best to lay in. Certainly we shall want
a little money, for destitute old man is
indeed sorry sight; yes, have money by
all means. But an old man needs Just
that particular kind of strength which
young men are most apt to waste.
Many foolish young fellow will throw
away on holiday certain amount OF
nervous energy which he will never
feel the want of until he is 10, and then
how much he will want It'll 1t is Gu.
rious, but true, that bottle Of cham
pagne at 20 will entensify the rheuma-
tism at three-score. 1t is a fact over
tasking the eyes at IA may necessitatc
the use Of spectacles at 40 instead of 60
We advise our young readers to be sayin[
ofhealth for old age, for the maxim hold,
good in regard to health as to money
"Waste not, want not" 1t is mistake
to suppose that violations of the law,
Of health can escape its penalty. Natur'
forgives no sin, no error; she lets off tht
offender for 90 years sometimes, but sh'
catches him at last, and inficts the pun
ishment just when, just where, and jus
how he feels it most. Save up for ol,
age, but save knowledge, save the recol
lection of good and noble deeds, innocen
pleasures and pure thoughts; save friends
save love. Save rich stores of that kim
of health which time can not diminisl
| nor take away.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
A LRTTER FROM FRANKLIN.
What He Thought OF the Connecticut
Sunday.
New Haven Palladism,J

Sun0ays
New Haven Palladism,l
Among the many valuable papers in
the possession of the New Haven Colony
Historical Society is "a letter deposited
with the society several years ago by the
late Hon. Ralph L Ingersoll The letter
was written by DR.. Franklin to Jared
Ingersoll, Of New Haven, in 1852, and is
interesting, not only by reason Of its an
tiquity, but also by reason Of the manner
in which Sunday in New England is COM
pared by the writer with another part Of
the world. The following is an exact
copy of the letter.
PH1LADE. Dec. IL, 1762,-
Dear Sir-I thank you for your kind
Congratulations. It gives me Pleasure
to hear from an old Friend; it will give
me much pleasure to see him. l hope
therefore, nothing will prevent the Jour
ney you propose for nextSummer and the
favor you intend me of Visit believe
l must make a Journey early in the
Spring to Virginia, but propose being
back again before the hot weather. You
will be kind enough to let me know be-
forehand what time you expect to be here,
that / may not be out of the way; for
that would mortify me exceedingly.
should be glad to know what it is
that distinguishes Connecticut religion !
communicate, if you please, some Of these
particulars that you think will amuse, me
as virtuoso. When l travelled in Flan-
ders | thought of your excessively strict
observations of Sunday; and that man
could hardly travel ON that day among
you upon his lawful occasions without
hazard of punishment, while where Twas,
| every one travelled, if he pleased, or di-
verted himself in any other way, and in
4 the afternoon both high and low went to
the play or the opera, where there was
plenty of iddling and dancing. / looked
around for Gods Judgments but saw nc
signs of them. The Cities were well
built and full of inhabitants, the Markets
filled with Plenty, the People well favor
I'd and well clothed; the Fields we'll titled
the Cattle fat and strong; the Fences
Houses and Windows all in Repair; and
no old tenor anywhere in the Country
which would almost make one suspect
that the Deity is not angry at that oitense
as a New England Justice.
| left our Friend Mr.. Jackson wei
And l had the great Happiness of finding
my little family when | came home; ano
my Friendsas cordial and more numerous
than ever. May rr sperity everattend yor
and yours.-I am, Dear Friend
Yours affectionatoly,
~ franklin.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Temple Bari

The power which rules the universe,
this great, tender power, uses pain as a
signal Of danger. Just, generous, beauti-
full nature never strikes foul blow; ney-
er attacks us behind our backs; never
digs pitfalls or lays ambuscades; never
wears smile upon her face when there is
yengence in her heart. Patiently she
teaches us her laws, plainly she writes
her warning, tenderly she graduates their
force. Long before the fierce, red danger
light of pain is flashed, she pleads with
us--as though for her own sake, not
ours-to be merciful to ourselves and
to each other. She makes the oyerwork-
ed brain to wander from the subject OF
its labors. She turns the oyer-indulged
body against the delights of yesterday
These are her caution signals, "Go slow y
She stands in filthy courts and alley'
that we pass daily, and beckons us to en-
ter and realize with our senses what w
allow to exist in the midst of the culture
of which we brag And what 90 we &c
for ourselves? We ply whip and spu1
on the jaded brain as though it were
iibing horse--force it back into the roae
which leads to madness, and 60 on ful
gallop. We drug the rebellious body
with stimulants we hide the original ana
think we have escaped the danger, ane
are very festive before night. We turI
aside, as the Pharisee did of old, ane
pass on the other side with our handker
chief to our nose. At last, having brok
en- Natures laws, and disregarded he
warnings, forth she comes---drums beat
ing, colors tlying--right in front! to pun
ish us. Then we go down on our knee
and whimper about it having please'
God Almighty to send this afiliction up
on us, and we pray him to work mira
Gle in order to reverse the natural consc
euences of our disobedience, save u
from the trouble of doing our duty. Il
| other words, we put our fingers in tn
fle and beg that it may not hurt.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

SENTIMENT ON THE SANDS.

We wandered away from the crowd,
The elare Of the noisy band,
By the loving lips ofth ocean,
Over the golden sand:
Taking ridiculous nonsense,
Inspecting preposterous shells,
Flotsom and jetsunI various,
With singular maritime smells.
A bottle, barrel, some seaweed,
Some muscular bivalves agape,
The remains Of their edible persons
Shriveled and dried out Of shape.
3 Past children interring each other
In jocular tomblets Of sand.
Diggi ag and deiving, and laughing,
A merry sepulehral band.
"Might | smoke?" "As matter Of course. "
She liked the smell of the weed.
A liaht from a son Of the SOIL
And back with impetuUus speed.
She was poised in pensive pose
As noiselessly neared her stand,
And saw that she wrote with her parasol,
Lines on the golden sand.
My heart it patted my ribs;
She's writing no doubt on the sly
The name that pleascs her best
AMY own, III be bound" thought /.
Over her shoulder peeped-
Over her ruffling collars:
On the golden sand she scrawled:
"$Ioo, 900.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
Tributes to Woman.


It is because women have greater tact
than men that they prove the most intiu-
ontial teachers They have more self
restraint than men and are naturally
more gracious and polite. In matters of
social detail, aptness and dexterity come
to them like nature; and hence we'll
hammered men usually receive their best
culture by mixing in the society of gen
le and adroit women Samuel Smiles.
PERSONAL.
We cannot conceive woman as distinct,
distant unrelated; she seems so personal,
concrete, so near; yet we can never come
UP to her discernments nor gainsay their
delicacy and truthfulness. The very
name of woman becomes soiled if we seek
to be related to her by the coarse ties of
appetite instead of the charm Of ideas
Endowed with magnetic gifts, by neces-
sity of sex, a realist and dlviner, she lives
nearest the cardinal facts of existence,
instinct with 4he mysteries Of love and
fate; romance ever attaching itself to
her name and destiny A. B. Alcott.
FANCIFUL.
Women are such strange creatures! Il
heir any trick that love and their own
ancies do not play them? Just see how
,hey marry! A woman that gets hold OF
a bit of manhood is like one OF those Chi
nese wood carvers who work on any odd,
fantastic root that comes to hand. i
should like to see any kind OF man dis
tinguishabIe from gorilla, that some
good, and even pretty woman, could not
shape husband ont Of o. w. Holmes.
POWERFUL.
When people talk of women's claims
and womens rights | think OF the tour
Ilaments of former days. If the lsiie-
lad descended into the arena, the most
+ them would have made but srry
nights, whereas, remaining in ,he al
ary, it was they who gave the prizes;
nd it was to win the need OF praise
-om them that each knight did his best
mere is something Of the same klno
ven in the most unchivalrous ages,
= Arthur Helms.
MIRTHFUL.
l see how it is. Woman is now su-
preme in the house. She will gradually
control everything. Woman Is one OF
the ablest and most cunning creatures
who have ever mingled in human affairs
| understand those who say they don't
want the ballot They want the power
without the responsibility; 50 while we
are being amused with the ballot, woman
is quickly taking things into her own
hands G. ID. Warner.
THOUGHTFUL.
Love in woman is no trifing emotion.
On its Joyous side it seeks atnnity with
every phase of nature that is gladsome
and of promise. When one thoughtfully
considers the part which love has in the
destiny and character of woman, the Is
sues that come out of it for her veal ana
misery, her ruin or perfection, nothing
is more pathetic, and death itself Is not
more solemn Henry Giles.
DELIGHTFUL.
One of the finest compliments ever paid
60 woman was that OF Steele, when he
said of Lady Hastings "that to have
loved her was a liberal education"
Viewed in this light, woman is an educa-
tor in the highest sense, because she ed
ucates humanely and lovingly.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

A Virginia lady writes: "And now a
few words to the girls who may read this.
Be careful to whom you write and what
YOU write Many loving trusting let
ter is sent by true-hearted girl, and is
read by the receiver to laughing crowd
Of men. and various remarks are passed
about the silly girl l can conscien,
tiously say, on the other hand, that
have never seen nor heard of girl show
ing letters promiscuously, even from 9
man she did not care for, though they
are often shown to the one dear friend
In strict confidence.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04
How to Conauer q Ra.ky Horse.

would prepare myself with a good
strap---I want no whip; perhaps he has
got a taste of that, and still he is master.
But some fine day when was at peace
with myself and all around, l would
hitch him to the buggy, turning his head
to the village. He goes half the way
very well indeed; then he begins to con
slider he has gone far enough in that dl'
rection and stops. ] step down; he ex'
poets me to use the whip. lie is mistak
en-. As criminal I treat him on the
silent system. push him back a little
cut of the way. ] show him the strap
putting it up to his nose. | go to the OF
side and buckle it to his fore OIL leg
close up to his breast, throwing the othe
| end over his shoulder; | then raise hi
near fore foot and fix it with the moo
4 nearly touching the belly. This done,
say to him, "Now old chap, you sta!
| there"
don't smoke, SO ! take paper iron
my pocket, and finding place where
can sit down and he see me, ] begin II
read. This is something he did not bar
gain for, and the novelty of standing ol
three legs somewhat diverts his min,
from the cause that stopped him. ! thin
this is the best point to be gained, AM
the most humane. He shows signs OF
wish to 90, but this does not suit at tn
time as / have yet to look over "Johl
Caldigate." When the strap is taken OF
show it to him. caress him little, a.. an
we move on without irritation. In
strap will now become part OF the ha'
ness for q month or two, TILL al last th
sight of it will act as talisman.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-04

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Prize Rutter at the New York Fair.

There was very fine display of extra
choice butter at the great International
Dairy Fair. The packages that took the
prizes were splendid samples of what gil :
dye butter ought to be, perfect in quality
md color. Many Of them were colored to
perfect June tint with Wells, Richard
son & Co. IS Perfected Butter Color, the use
# which was universally recommended
9th hr the makers and butter buyers.