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Year: 1878

A Wooden Bridge Torn D0,pn and an


Iron one Substituted in TtUo Hours.


In the way of doing things with neat
ness and dispatch, the W. G. q p. r. r.
Co., have but few equals. This fact was
again demonstrated yesterday at point
on their road little distance east of
Lenni, in the way of pulling down a
wooden bridge and erecting an iron one,
35 feet in length, in its stead, the whole
work being accomplished in two hours.


Promptly at Ii o'clock after the pas
senger train for West Chester had passed
number of employees of the company
fell to work and the wooden structure
was pulled down in almost twinkling.
At l o'clock p. m, two hours later the
passenger train leaving West Chester at
1870 passed over the new iron one in
safety, and by evening the work was COM
pleted. The bridge was made and ship
ped by the Keystone Bridge Co., of Can
ton, Ohio, and sent here in charge of
Mr.. Mahon, a skilled engineer, under
whose directions the structure was placed
in position.


The bridge is of the kind known as the
iron plate girder order and bears every
mark of being durable one. Its cost
was $3.50. With this improvement only
three wooden bridges now remain on the
line of the road. Two of these are 10
Gated at point below Street Road Sta
ton and the other near HemphilPs.-
These will soon be forced to give way to
iron ones, and not until this has beer
done will Supt Smiths mind on the sub
ject of bridges be in perfectly tranquil
mood. If there are any other railroad
companies in the State that can exec
ours in point of building bridges in short
meter we would like to hear of them
Local Ne,cs.
Year: 1878

The second personal, visible coming OF
the Lord Jesus Christ is just at this time
claiming the attention of the christian
portion of the world, and as all are seek
ing for light on this momentous question,
Rev. Mr. Haldeman will, on Sunday
evening next, at Delaware Avenue Bap-
list Church, preach upon this all-absorb-
ing theme. Those who have heard the
reverend gentleman on this subject, can
not fail to be fur her instructed on the
evening mentioned. Those of her de-
nominations will be seated in preference
to the members of the church, and ar
rangements will be made to accommo-
date FROM twelve to fifteen hundred peo-
nla
Year: 1878

dence to satisfy me that the goods were
placed in your house with your guilty
knowledge, but there is evidence to prove
that you were at home after twelve
O'Clock, and that the goods were brought
there after that time. The evidence
proves that the goods were found on your
property, and will therefore hold you
In $500 bail for appearance at Court, Sc
you can have your case tried by Q
jury.


This ended the affair and Mr.. Rawns.
ley carried his cigars back to his manu-.
factory, and the bulk of the crowd left
tho police station.
Year: 1878

The last new Invention is a tin enve-
lope. This new invention is recon-
mended by the government as very
useful means of transporting through the
post offices such ar icles as needles, SAM
pies of -four, sugar and other perishable
articles. 1t is so arranged that it can be
closed securely and at the same time per-
nit the post Office officials to examine its
contents.
Year: 1878

A treasure up a tree was
seen in the watches of the
night by a pedler who was
sleeping in farm house in
the Shenandoah Valley, Va.
He told his dream to the far
mer next morning, and on
three successive nights he
had the same vision. Then he
prevailed upon the farmer to
accompany him to the forest,
where he pointed out a large
tree as the one he had seen
in his dream. 1t was appa-
rently sound at the butt, but
about twenty feet up u limb
had been broken off. The far
mer did not. like humoring
what he supposed to be a SUI
perstitious whiln, but the old
fellow seemed to have conf,
dence in his VISION, and of


fered one half of the spoils If
he would help him cut down
the tree. When the tree fell,
there was the rattle OF coin
near where the limb had
been broken off, and ii small


hollow was found there. BY
IA little chcpping "a larger cav
ity was found, and within
was IA mass of silver. Both
seemed wild with delight,
and on counting up the coin
found that the pile amounted
to $5, 1000. The pedler ex-
pressed his unwillingness to
carry around SO much silver
in his pocket, and inquired
where he would be likely to
get grcenbacks for his share.
The farmer having consider
able money in his house, i'm
mediately transferred to the
peddler $4,000 IN paper mon
ey ami took charge of the en-
tire bulk Of silver. The ped
dIer DISAPPEARED, and when
his partner attempted to pass
some of the silver, 10! it was
counterfeit. He was the yic-
tim of a gang of coiners.
Year: 1878

so much as tie happiness OF
his wife, he is always proud of
himself as the source Of it
As soon as you are cheerful
you will be lively and alert.
and every moment will afford
you an opportunity to let fall
an agreeable word. Your
education, which gives You an
immense advantage, will
greatly assist you. and your
sensibility will become the
noblest gift that nature has
bestowed on yon when it
shows itselfin affectionate as
siduity, and stamps on every
action "a soft, kind and tender
character, instead of wasting
itself IN secret repinings.
Year: 1878

Julius Moser gives the fol-
lowing counsel from a wife
and mother:


[ try to make myself and
all around me agreeable. 1t
will not do to leave IA man 80
himself till he comes to you;
TO take no pains to attract
him ,orappear before him with
a long face. 1t is not SO diff
cult as you think, dear child,
to behave to a husband SO
that he shall remain forever
in SOME measure a husband.
/ ani an old woman, put you
can still do what you like; q
word from you at the right
time will. not fail of its effect;
what. need you play the suf-
fering virtue? The tear Of a
loving girl, sud an old book,
is like i dew drop Of poison
to 4 husband, Try to appear
cheerful and contented, and
your husband will be 50; and
when you have made him
happy yon will becume So
not in appearances, but in re-
ality.


The skill required is not Sc
great. Nothing natters 4 man
Year: 1878

A Kentucky youth sent to New York
for some visiting cards, and received some
Of q transparent kind which, when held up
to the light. reveals the outlines OF dom
key. Unaware OF this pecuiisrity. the
young man gave his sweetheart one, and
was astOunded to hear her say that she
didn't want his photograph.
Year: 1878

finished with loops put on crosswise The
sleeves are of black silk, with revers cuff of
cameFs hair. Ii preferred tie coat tails can
he made long, and tied with loops to match
the trimming on the rest of the skirt.


very pretty suit can be made by taking
an ola black and white check, which this
spring is easily matched, cut the overskirt
medium in length, put in fiounce Of black
velvet eight inches wide, all around the
skirt, slightly shirred The skirt should be
pat in the waistband perfectly plain, except
just behind, where it should be plated
these plaits shlyTed or drawn together half
way dawn the skit The polonaise to go
with this is one of the prettiest patterns
ever seen. Made short in front by rea-
son of lo0pings in the side seams three alto
gether, this front breadth is finished with a
side plating, FIVE inches wide, which is
headed with bias band of velvet three in
ches in width. and Is continued down the
side breadths (which are some twelve inches
longer than the frontl and so on round the
skirt. The back breadth has large qnad-
ruple box plating set on the upper part
faced with black velvet. Sleeves and collar
of black velvet. A sleeveless jacket to 60
with this has large vest of black velvet and
is corded with heavy black velvet cord all
around the jacket, large pockets on the side
faced down half way with velvet, collar of
velvet running to point where the jacket
Is cut over the vest rdflCy DldCk crOclet
buttons are placed on the jacket, and smoked
pearl on the dress.


A cape to match is short, round in the
back. The ends in front are long and tie
across. 1t Is trimmed with a whalebone
fringe about three and one. half fingers wide,
which is continued around the neck. In
stead OF the fringe, the cape can be finished
with loops of gros grain edged with drop but
tons. A very handsome suit can thus be
made at very little cost The camels hair
being double width, cuts 70 greater advan-
tage than narrower material, and an adept
at her needle can, with the aid of good
pattern make an entire satisfactory costume.
A very pretty way to make up an entire new
and stylish evening dress is as follows: Take
an old evening silk; MORE antique or any
heavy silk. by piecing at the waist it can be
make into princess: if a heavy silk it will
require no trimming at the bottom of the
skirt. The front is made of velvet to initiate
a petticoat, while a tolerably large peasant
waist is also made of the same, with sleeves
to match. OF course this can be made of
simpler material, such as black silk, for
instance, and to exc out light silk this will
be exceedingly new and pretty. The peas
ant waist is something like the bodice of our
grandmothers, except ii does not lace across.
the front For young girls this will he just
the thing, made up even in simplet mater-
ials for afternoons. The bodice can be made
to fasten at the back, front or side, as fancy
dictates
Year: 1878

There's a beautiful face In the silent air


Which follows me ever and near,
With smiling eyes and amber hair,
With voiceless lips, vet with breath OF prayer
That feel but can not hear.
The dimpled hand and ringlet of gold


Lie low In a marble sleep;
stretch my hand tor a clasp OF old,
Bot the empty air Is strangely cold,


And my vigil alone keep.
There's sinless brow with radiant crown,


And a cross laid down in the dust;
There's a smile where never q shade comes


now,
And tears no more from the dear eyes flow,
So sweet.in their innocent trust.
All, well! And summer is come again,


Singing her same old songT
But oh, IL sounds like a thro0 of pain,
AS il floats in the sunshine and the rain


Ger the hearts of the worlds great throng.
There's a beautiful region above the skies,


And long to reach it's shore,
For know shall find my treasure there,
The laughing eyes and amber hair


OF the loved one gone before.
Year: 1878

WCSttlu SClcuCc Vi f1cdllll.l


We would not give a fig for a man who is
afraid to come out boldly with word, sign
or token and let the world know his conyic.
tIons and opinions.


In fact, ii is a thing designed by nature
that man should wear a sign. The murderer
carries murderer's couDtenance and ex-
preston. The drunkard, the tippler's red
nose. sign which is always apparent In a
mans walk, gesture, action, in his whole
makeup we have signs and tokens always
presenting themselves, which tell us plainly
as words the character and life of the indi-
vidual


Now. why should you be afraid of the rib.
bon? This is only adding one sign to
hundred others which are put upon you;
and, again, it may be that you do not like
physiological signs of which it is not so easy
to rid yourself-for instance, the red nose,
which is burlesque upon what you would
wish to be. Then put on the red ribbon,
which will show to the world that the red
nose is mistake, and you don't want it.


Temperance people, put on the ribbon and
keep it on. III you are ashamed of it, why
ought not the drunkard to be ashamed of it?
Think by your action in this matter you
will encourge or discourage the man who
needs your help so much.
Year: 1878

A correspondent of the London Lancet,
who owns wafer power mills, writes: L am
frequently compelled AZ this season of Z
year to have men working wafer even in
frosty westoer. l find the following allow
ance gives great satisfaction to men. and
we never have case of cold or injury to-
the men in any way Kettle OF coffee made
with half sweet mllk, half water, three or
four eggs whipped poured into it when off
the boil; hot, toasted bread, with plenty, of
butter of the finest quality. Serve up. this
every two and half hours. The expense is
much less than the allowance which some
used TO make for whisky, and the men work
far better, and il care is taken to have coffee,
milk, (cream is much better) bread aud
especially the butter, of the very finest quail
ity, the men are delighted with it. Tam
persuaded it would be worth while for those
who believe In grog to try this allowance in
stead. Giving grog gives the men y notion
that it Is good for them, and perpetuates the
belief in stimulants amons Norkmen.
Year: 1878

"Ah. women are fickIeY' you tell me.


"Well, yeS-if by tickle you mean
A trife less false than you men are,


And greatly more true than we SEEM"
"But women are cruel-sc crueli


They fiatter and coax for awhile,
Then tread on the hearts that we give them,
Aud deal us a blow with a SMILE
"We are cruel, IL may be, but cruel


In million of charming ways;
So sorry at times to have hurt you,


SO kind on the gloomiest days.
"Bui ycu men You calculate nicely


How near you may go, or how far,
And never one moment you soften,


Nor pity the hopes thai you mar.
And when you at last are successful,


And the flower floats down to your feet,
It's colors are no more so perfect


Its perfume is no more so sweet.
<.You leave it TO lie on the roadside


(First trampling it down in the DUST,
And fancy that such is your right here
To break and to outrage our trust.
"You think as so weak, till we sting you,


And give you at last your deserts;
And then you turn round in your anger


Aud vow that all women are hirts.
"Believe me, that If you would let us


Be honest aud true, as We are,
Not striving to conquer us always,


The world would be better by far"
Year: 1878

There are many beet fields in Maine
from the seashore to Aroostook county,
which will yield from fifteen to twenty tons
of beets per acre, which means from $50 to
$50 cash. The tops are at least an equiva-
lent to half ton of the best hay, and each
field which yield fifteen to twenty tons of
beets in cash value will yield twelve tons
of pumice of those beets at feeding value
of at least two and half tons of hay. This
most valuable cattle feed ought to go back
to the beet raiser, who can we'll afford, after
making $50 to $50 per acre in cash, to feed
this pumice to his milch COWS and young
stock, and thus lay most substantial foun-
dation for prosperity. The beet pumice,
fed with corn fodder, hay, etc., will give
most valuable manure and plenty of it, and
when eventually the sugar factories are To-
Gated in the country villages, where their
proper place is, and the farmer has, besides
the advantages here enumerated, also the
advantage of taking scum from the sugar
works to his fields; then and then only
has he reached the point at which he can
justly say sugar beet growing enriches the
land. Then the European proverb will be
applicable "The more beets the more
meat, the more meat the more grain, and
the more of the three the more money
New England Farmer
Year: 1878

The undersigned having taken charge of the above
name hotel, has put it through thorough revision
and refurnshed it with new beds carpets furniture
&c, is now prepared to accommodate the travelling
public in every respect. Especial attention will be
given to all whether permanent Boarders transient
Customers


The subscriber has had varied experience in con-
Quoting Hotel which will enable HIM to secure the
approval of every one who may give him Il call The
Bedding and Chambers will be especially attended
to- and the Table will be equally so.


THE BAR
Is replee with choice liquors and of the best and
purest brands and my experience in this branch of
the business jusifes me in announcing that the Bar
is not surpassed by any on the Peninsula


HACK.


A Hack will be run to the principal trains. No
charge to guests of this hotel Other persons will be
conveyed for 10 cents each


THE STABLE
Is in charge of an experienced hostler and persons
leaving horses in charge may feel assured that
they will receive the best attention.


There is Livery Stable connected with the Hotel
where Horses and Carriages be hired at reasonable
rates.


may 29-tf p. P. COLLINS, Proprietor.
Year: 1878

An Incident OF Rocky Mountain Life.


Dick Barron was one OF the most
daring among the pioneers. and he
appeared to be one OF the most un-
fortunate. Together with other
neighbors. Dick had removed from
Central Colorado to the western slope
OF the Sierra Nevada mountains. His
home was in a wildly romantic and
beautiful spot, and fortune appeared
to smile upon him, so far as his Pc
cuniary matters were concerned; for
his land yielded well in the summer
and the mines gave fair yield OF
yellow dross" in the colder months.


But death came to the family OF
Dick. The first stroke fell upon his
eldest boy. lad Of twelve years OF
age. The little fellow was fond OF
hunting, and, with his rifle, he would
often venture q considerable distance
from his home, and sometimes was
very successful in bringing down
small game. But one day he was alb
sent much beyond his usual time, and
search discovered his mangled re-
mains lying at the bottom OF ledge
of rocks. He had evidently fallen
from above and thus met a sudden
and cruel death. The blow fell heav-
lily upon Dick and his wife. but the
man bore brayely up under his grief,
while the woman gave way to melan-
choly.


Not long after a second child, lit
tie girl OF five years OF age, sickened
and died. 1t now appeared as II Mrs.
Barron would go mad, and for a time
her agony was terrible to behold.
But this gradually subsided. In a
short time after she followed her lit
tie one, leaving still another child, a
daughter three years Of age to the
care OF the stricken father.
Year: 1878

be dashed to pieces in falling, even as
its brother had been.


But would this be a misfortune,
since the father must die! Would it
not be better for her to join her loved
ones in another world than to remain
in this cold one, alone?


Just at that instant, however, there
came the report Of rifle. The bear
relaxed her hold and fell heavily
upon the body Of Dick. he rolled
the animal away and spring to his
feet. A friend had arrived in time,
and not an instant to soon. He was
holding Eva in his arms. She was
not hurt.


The father could not help shedding
tears over his rescued darling, for
never before had she appeared half
so dear to him. But he resolved not
to expose her to any further danger
Of the kind, and so he took an almost
immediate departure for the home he
had selected in the Golden State.
Year: 1878

The only legitimate point raised against
the Missouri River country is that, in


some places the water is imprcgnatcd with
alkali, although the Missouri river itself
is remarkably pure water. Although a
muddy, turbid stream, yet, when allowed
to settle, it is as palatablc as the finest
spring water. The ice taken from it is Of
the purest character. Many of the wells
in Bismarck furnish water of an excellent
quality. One at a depth Of sixteen feet
seems to be inexhaustiblc. Good water
is here in abundance, but in some places
is reached only at considerable depth. 10
test this water question, and to learn what
lies beneath, it would be an excellent idea
to sink an artcsian we'll in some central
location for public use. In conversation
with DR.. j. Ii. Guild, when here, he took
great interest in the project, and authorized
the writer to draw on him for one hundred
dollars if four hundred more could be
raised, to sink we'll as far as it would go,
which would probably be all sufficient
Something might be developed which
would be of incalculable value to the city.
A flowing well of pure water would be
worth trying for, while the amount ncces-
sary to test it could bc raised in sums
which would not be seriously felt by any
one 1t seems to us worth while to take
the chances of trying it Other localities
have done this, and some of them have
results worth thousands of dollars.
Year: 1878

The stcamboatlng interests Of Bismarck
have increased to proportions which seem
TO warrant some effort on our part to pre-
pare winter quarters FOR those whose own
crs would prefer to have them winter here.
Some four boats belong here and others
would undoubtedly winter here if we had
convcnicnces for them to repair during the
winter. We have consulted with parties
well posted in such matters and in their
Judgment. Ways sufficient to accommodate
five boats can be built for twenty-five hun
dred dollars. This would be not only a
grc;ltaccOmmodation to boatmen, but would
be public benefit to Bismarck by encour-
aging industry here during our dull season.
Our interests are intimately connected with
river men, their success means prosperity
to Bismarck. River men, as a class, are
cnterprising and public spirited, and would
appreciate IN effort on our part for their
accommodation, and we would suggest Il
movement by our merchants and those
whose business would be increased by the
boat trade 70 raise means to make the nee
essary Improvement at some eligible point
near the landing for the safe winter quar-
tcrs for at least five or six boats, and with
sufficient room to dry dock them. This
project, lfattcmptcd, should be commenced
soon so as to be completed in good order
before winter
Year: 1878

THE QUESTION OF FUNDS FOR THE COMMITTEE To


BE REFERRED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL


Some days ago the First Comptroller of the
Treasury decided that the Blaine investigation
committee could not defray its expenses from
the money appropriated by Congress at the
last session to investigate the Presidential elec-
ton and Stanley Matthews connection with
the same. This decision placed the committee
OF which Mr.. Teller is chairman, in limbo until
congress meets and special appropriation can
De MADE. senator Edmunds drafted the reso-
luton making the appropriation for the Mat
lneWS committee, and he is of the opinion that
the money thus appropriated can be lawfully
used 10 defray the expenses OF the Blaine inyeS-
t1gatl0n. At the request Of Senators Fdmunds
and Teller yesterday, Judge Porter consented
TO review the whole subject Several points
were presented for his consideration, which il
was thought might influence him to change his
opinion. To-day, however, Comptroller Porter
wrote letter to senator Teller re affirming his
decision that the Blaine committee cannot in
his Judgment use the funds appropriated for
another purpose. The last section of the act
PROVIDES that $4,000 shall be appropriated
TO be expended by the Attorney General in the
prosecution or any person indicted for commit
uhg any crime against the United States in
connection with the general elections. The
COmptfOllerS opinion is that this $1,000 was
appropriated to punish offenders against the
laws III connection with the Presidential cleo
tloh OF 1876; out as the wording OF the section
Is capable OF a double construction. it may be
that the Blaine committee could legally eXpend
portion or all of this sum in Investigating and
detecting general offenders against the election
laws. The Comptroller says the Attorney Gen
efal Is the person to decide the matter he being
the law officer OF the government, and Judge
Porter recommends that Gen. Devens be called
upon for an opinion on the subject With his
opinion the Comptroller would be likely to
coincide. Mr.. Teller is very anxious to send a
SUP @suD-commttee TO New Orleans during the re-
cess. ne reIerence VIII be made this afternoon
ahd an opinion OF the Attorney General rendered
early next week.
Year: 1878

NO COAL oALCoMBINATIoN.-A telegram from New
tofk says that the board Of control of coal cor
PoratlonS met yesterday afternoon at the Coal
ana iron exchange, In secret session. Resolu-
sentatiyeS OF the Lehigh operators or Lehlgh
Nalley coal company were present, although
duly notified OF the meeting and that as IL was
utterly useless 10 make any arrangement for
the management of trade without their CO.
operation, the meeting adjourn sine de, which
was done -
Year: 1878

HORRIBLE STORY FROM NORTH BRAzI.-A
Telegram from Ceara, in North Brazil, reports
that the deaths ia the capital from smallpox
number 600 daily. The distress In the Interior
OF the province is appalling. The people are
devouring carrion and corpses