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Year: 1879

Officer Vail stood in South street. near DDver, New York, one morning recently, and was almost knocked over by a wo. boEnet on, and her hair was flying in the wind. The officer heard her say, Yes, let me do it. I will l" Then he followed her, but she was feeter of foot than he for the short distance that she ran. He shouted to her to stop, and cast his eyes up and down the street to call to some one to head her off, for she was making rapidly for Pier 27. She reached the head of the pier with the officer about ten feet behind her. Then she stopped, turned to him and said am going to heaven. Goodbye all. J The officer had his hands about her as she jumped into the water. He simply took off his gloves and put them in the pocket of his great coat, and stood upon the pier waiting for her to come mp. He had on his great coat, his belt and club, and ,heavy boots.

 thought" he said afterward, " as l was waiting to see. where she would come up, that I had learned to swim when boy at home, at Riverhead. j The instant that the woman's head ap- peared above the water, Officer Vail jumped in, not having removed his hat even. The water was so cold that he was chilled in an instant, but he was able to seize the woman by the arms and hold her up. Then he trod water, and although every time he lifted his feet it seemed as if he was pulling up load that must the next instant pull him down, he was able to support the wo- man, then unconscious, and progress far enough to get to rowboat. Then with one hand and arm on the icy side of the boat, and the other supporting the woman, he shouted for help. An officer of the eastern steamboat squad and a stranger threw him rope, and with the greatest effort he was able to get the rope around her body. Then she was succored, and taken still unconscious to the Oak street station. Then Officer Vail got into the boat, climbed up the pier, and ran to the station with his clothes freezing stiff. He simply asked Capt. Petty to let him get his frost- bitten fingers into basin of cold water. Then he went down stairs into the drying room, hung up his wet clothes and made himself comforta- ble.

 The woman was sent to Chan bers street hospital, and recovered shortly enough to be profoundly thankful fol her rescue. She said that she must have been beside herself to think of doing such thing, but for long time she refused to say why she had done it. At last she said that she was made wild because her husband had turned her out of doors. Her name is Mary Murray, and she was born in New York. She lives at 164 South street, and is worthy woman. But her husband lately told her he could not support her and drove her out into the cold.

 Captain Petty made Officer Vail's aci the s-biect of special report to In. spvcJor Murray, unu suggested that the police board take some official notice ol of his brave act.
Year: 1879

It is often claimed that besides the five well-known senses of sight, taste, smell, hearing and feeling, there is an- other, unnamed and undefned, which reveals to us the presence of persons or things whose proximity is not made known by any of the senses named. How often we say something tells us ' this or that, when we cannot define what that something" is.

 During the war, sailing vessel, load ed with miscellaneous supplies, went ashore near Hilton Head. It was desir- able to get her cargo out as soon as pos sible, and party of blue-iackets were detailed to go on board and l" break her out" The officer in charge was particu- lar to inquire whether there was any liquor on board, but was reassured on learning that what little there was was in cask in the lower hold, underneath the rest of the cargo, and that his men would not come to it for two days at least. Work began, and in two hours the blue jackets, every man of them, were in state of hopeless intoxication, had to be hoisted over the side, and taken back to the ship whence they came.

 Investigation showed that Jack un- erring instinct had led him straight to the grog. He had literally sunk a we'll through the cargo until he struck cask of whisky, knocked in its head, and im- bibed it's contents by the dipperful. That it knocked him off his pins is not surprising, but how did he know it was on tho ship? or, knowing that, how did he know where to begin his mining operations Something told him. What was it it?-Bostoa 1r0nscript.
Year: 1879

her, very long time, she saw the sol diers on the sand, and judged that Ned must be somewhere in line with them.

 Pulling on until she came abreast oi them, she stood up and looked about her. She found she was at least mile off shore, and two miles up the beach from home.

 Ned was nowhere to be seen, and after scanning the sea in every direction, she sank back with sickening fear that he had gone down.

 At that moment she heard faint call, and rising again, could plainly distin. guish distant hail. She could not sec anything at first, but pulled rapidly in the direction of the sound, with her head over her shoulder, she was pres. ently gladdened by glimpse of some thing yet long way off.

 Rowing for dear life, she soon made out her brothers arm occasionally ap- bearing on rising wave. He was floating almost under water, and very nearly exhausted.

 on, and to help support him as best she could for some time before he was able to scram ble into the skiff.

 1Uo SlIl DdO JULIO HOT Uc6b. Dub WlGu Hll her speed he had been an hour in the water when she reached him. The loss of few moments might have lost his life.

 With Ned lying in the bottom of the skif limp and faint, Katie pulled away for home with glad heart, and if she cried little, it was for joy as much as anything.

 They found Hendrickson waiting for Katie's return, thinking she might pos sibly have the despatch, though he lit tie expected to see Ned with her.

 The Hessians had watched their es caping prisoner until almost out of sight, and then they saw him throw up his arms and disappear. When Katie came along in her boat, they supposed her search would be useless, and had turned into lane leading inland.

 On reaching their rendezvous at Sandy Hook, they reported that the boy had been drowned and his body carried out to sea.

 Sanborne hastened to spread the same report through the neighborhood. and his friends thought they had lost Master Ned, and great was the rejoic- ing when he reappeared the next day sound and we'll, and everybody said "Isn't that just like Kate Koven- hoven ?"- Youths Companion.
Year: 1879

MISPLACED CoNFIDENCE.-Three lit
tie darkies called at q gentleman's house
in Baton Rouge last week and asked the
privilege Of gathering some figs from the
many trees in his yard. The fruit being
plentiful, their request was readily
granted, and the little black rascals
rushed into the yard and mounted the
trees like so many squirrels. In a few
minutes they had filled their baskets
and left. No more was thought of the
matter until two or three hours after
wards the lady of the house discovered
that certain valuable peach tree, the
fruit of which had been sacredly guard
ed, was stripped Of its large red BEAU
ties. Being hid from observation by the
fig trees the scamps saw the prize and
captured it. We commend them to the
motherly care and religious discipline
Of the bloody shirt wives of Northern
demagogues, who delight to howl about
Southern outrages upon the victimized
darkey!
Year: 1879

AS the editor Of q public journal, it is
our duty to expose rascality of all kinds,
and to put the public on their guard
against bad men. In the performance
Of that duty, which is sometimes painful
because of old acquaintance and friend
ship, we are compelled to state that
Prof. P. Rivinac, of Jackson, committed
an offense, on the 18th ult., near this
place, that ought to consign to everlast-
ing infamy and prevent his admission
to the residences Of all respectable peo-
pie. Had the offense been committed
at most houses in this section his body
would now be food for worms, as but
few fathers could have been restrained
from hunting him down and killing
him on sight, Notwithstanding his
plea of drunkenness or insanity. The
outraged father requestssus to notify
him that he can have the tools he left
behind in his flight, if he will come after
thep.-Brandoa Miss. Republican.
Year: 1879

Your attention earnestly and respectfully called to our new
quality Of work desired Home enterprise sustas home in
tess and preserves the financial equilibrium Of community
In view Of this important fact have supplied ourselves with
mined with the aid Of the people, uphold our part Of this local
obligation Our prices the those Of New Orleans


therefore there be for sending Job Work away from
workmanship" longer be urged for with experienced pr-
tes the latest styles Of type and handsome assortment Of sta
tionery HAND prepared to do Job Work with dispatch
and in a satisfactory manner.
Year: 1879

We acknowledge the pleasuee Of hav-
ing received an invitation to attend an
ice-cream party, given by Mrs. Wiseman
at her boarding house last Sunday night.
We regret that we were unable to at
tend-having been detained at home by
family indisposition.
Year: 1879

The news of the first vote taken on
the Capital question by the Convention
aroused the enthusiasm of good many
Of our people, and considerable amount
gunpowder was used firing cannon in
honor of the event.
Year: 1879

We reproduce our article of last week
concerning the exhibition given by the
Institution for the Education Of the
Blind, on account of an egregions dis
arrangement of it in the makeup Of the
form. Itappears this week as was orig
inally intended.
Year: 1879

We are informed that Delegate JAS
tremski's eyes have been quite seriously
affected, but are glad to know they are
improving rapidly. Our inclination
leads us to believe this to be false, as
such eyes as his can be smitten only by
some fair form or bright face.
Year: 1879

No use of having the chills, no use Of
headache,or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

The Pioneer Press Of April 3Oth,
referring to the coming Northwestern
Exposition at Minnea polls, says:


"Col. King yesterday resigned bis
position on the columns of the Pionee,
Press, and left for the South and
East to conclude pending negotiations
with leading interests which are to be
largely represented at the exposition.
and from this time forward his whole
energies will be devoted to the work
IN hand. The organized machinery
of the great northwestern exposition
for 1879 having been thus early put
in vigorous working condition, the
people of Minnesota and the whole
Northwest may confidently rely upon
witnessing such display upon tie
Minneapolis fair grounds the first
week in September next as has never
been seen in this country outside the
city of St. LOUIS
Year: 1879

From the Elk River News,


The Little Falls Transcript, by
the way one of the best weeklies on
our exchange list, comes to us this
week with an able editorial on finance.
Nothing but a want Of space prevents
Us from transferring it to our columns.
Year: 1879

KEEP OUT HOT AIR.-In these ho. days a cool
apartment is real luxury-a luxury 20 be had
far oftener than most people suppose possible.
The secret consists, not in letting in cool air,
for naturally all do that whenever they have
the chance, but in keeping out hot air If the
air outside room or house be cooler than the
ar inside, let It in by ell means: but if IT be
hotter, carefully keep II out staircase win
dow left open during the night will often cool
the passages of house, and the rooms, too,


II their doors be not shut: bur il must be
closed at eight or nine o'clock 10 the morning,
or, if on the sunny side. at four or five o'clock.
and the blind drawn down. The mistake peo-
pie generally make is TO throw open their van
dows st all hours OF the day, no matter wheih-
or the atmosphere outside lie cool or scorchipg.
"Let us have some air" they say, and in comes
tho treacherous breeze-for even hot ar ~
pleasant while it IS gently blowing. tss,ng away
persplration, and thereby cooling the skin, but
the apartment is made warmer, instead OF cool
er. and as soon as they move out OF the draft
they find their room to be more uncomfortable
than before. Let in cool air, keep oct hot
that ls the only formula 10 insure the minimum
OF discomfort. Sitting ng-rooms may generally
be Kept cool during the whole day If the doors
be only opened for ingress and egress, and The
windows be kept closed aud shielded from di-
rect sunshine by a blind II the atmosphere
of room be impure from any cause, let it be
renewed: hot air is less injurious than bad air.
If room be small in comparison with the
number of persons engaged N it, free ventla-
tion becomes indispensable. ~ a cooking
apartment the temperature will probably be
higher thsn outside, hence the free admission
even OF hot air will be desirable II persons do
not object tc Git in direct draught or air =,
windows aud doors may be opened, breeze
being more refreshing even tbough several de =
grees warmer than still air; but auder nearly
all ether circumstances rooms should be kept
closed as much as possible till after sundown,
or till the air outside is cooler than that inside


Let in cool ar, keep out hot. Am. Bnilder.
Year: 1879

The Detroit Free Press OF August 9th, has
lengthy report of Michigan crops, from which
we take the following =


ALLEGAN COUNTY.


Wayland- Judging from the threshing that
has been done the average yield OF wheat per
acre in this section OF the county is about
twenty bushels. The acreage IS net as great
as last year, and the grade, color, soundness,
ETC., is not as good but tho average yield per
acre is greater. Corn, oats and potatoes are
in good condition. The probable yield per acre
Of corn will be about forty bushels, OF oats,
thirty bushels. Oats and corn are in better
condition than last year and the acreage is
greater.


BEERIEN COUNTY.


st. Joseph-The average yield OF wheat per
acre in this section is twenty bushels. The
acreage s at least twenty-five per cent. above
last year. AS to quality, it is far superior in
all respects and has been well secured, COM
pared with last year. The average yield is
twenty-five per cent greater. The acreage of
corn, oats and potatoes is much larger than
last year. Oats and potatoes are superior ana
corn about the same as last year. The apple
crop will be light; pears very heavy. Grapes
have escaped the danger Of mildew and the
large yield is expected. The blackberry crop is
very large This section is largely devoted to
fruit.


cAss COUNTY.


Adamsvllle-The crop prospects throughout
this county are splendid; we have never known
better yield Of wheat. i think | am safe in
placing the average yield per acre at eighteen
bushels In comparison with last year it will
exceed the yield by four bushels per acre at
least. The grade is fully as good il not better
than last year. Corn is in fine condition Oats
will yield well. Potatoes fair. | cannot give
you an estimate OF the yield now, and to con-
clude: The year has been very prosperous
one so far.


Cassopolis-1he wheat crop IN Cass county
is immense. The average per acre viii be at
least twenty bushels. One farmer on Youn8's
Praine thrashed $500 bushels from eighty-fve
acres. This years crop is one-ffth larger, in
acres, than last year. better quality was
never grown in the county. Corn, oats and
potatoes ale in fine con ndltlon, and large crop



is assured. AS to acres and yield, the proper
tions are almost equal to the wheat crop. The
farmers are jubilant.


Dowagiac-Farmers are feeling jabilant over
their large yield Of wheat and the prospects OF
other crops in this locality, which never were
better than they are now. Wheat is now being
thIashed and the average will not be less than
twenty bushels per acre. The acreage is about
the same as last year. The quality is excellent,
very plump and sound The average yield per
acre is nearly II not quite one-third more tnan
last year. Oats are cut but not thrashed yet.
They promise an immense yield and the acre
age is little mole than last year. The pres
ent prospect for corn and potatoes Is excellent,
and should no unforeseen evil befall them the
yield will be unusually large. Farmers in this
vicinity never had better prospects for crops
of all kinds than now.
Year: 1879

Last November the skeleton of an un-
known man was found at Mt. Echo, in
Storrs Township, and it was impossible at
the time to determine how the person had
come to his death.


Squire VIM. Dimmick, of the Twenty
first Ward, called on Coroner Carrick this
morning and stated that he had evil
dence which went to show that the
man, or man clothed in garments
corresponding with those found upon the
skeleton, had been seen in the company of
Herman Wilkin, who is now charged with
the murder of Gus Wagenknecht, and that
it is not unlikely that he met his death at
the hands of Wilkin.


The Squire intends to fully investigate
the matter and if he is successful Wilkin S
life won't be worth much.
Year: 1879

A Paris correspondent says: Mrs.
Mackay is one of the most charming
hostesses OF the American colony. Ac-
complished sld intellectual! (she speaks
French AMI Spanish as perfectly as she
does Engljsh), the charms of her mind
would eclipse those of her perfcn were
not both thrown into the shade by the
exquisite loveliness and sweetness Of
her noble and elevated nature. She is
very lovely, and is still quite young.
Her form is petite and faultlessly pro-
portioned, her dark hair and eyes of
exceeding beauty, being large and lus-
trous, of dark clear blue, shaded with
long black lashes. Unspoiled and un-
spoilable by position that would have
turned the heads Of ninety-nine women
out of a hundred, she wears its onerous
dignities as gracefully and with as little
ostentation as she might fresh plucked
flower. All the ridiculous stories that
have appeared respecting her in the
papers are pure inventions. She never
wanted to illuminate the Arc de Triom-
phe, for instance, and never offered to
buy it. Gentle, gracious, generous and
kindly hearted is she, and the world is
all the better for having such woman
in it. Her shrinking delicacy of nature
renders her extremely averse to all
species of publicity, and she would take
the pen from my hand to-day did she
know that was writing about her. But
I do not see why envy, hatred, malice
and all uncharitableness should speak
at will and truth and friendship remain
forever silent.
Year: 1879

Riches does not mean happiness.


Respect yourself, if others do not.


A scolding wife is a terrible affliction.
Modesty nowadays is very rare bird.
Truth is sharper than a two-edged
sword.


Prosperity follows in the trail of hard,
honest work.


An hour we'll spent is worth week
frittered away.


As rule, puppies make more noise
than full-grown dogs.


What is law without justice9 What
is justice without mercy?


You will often find as true friends in
rags as in silks and broadcloths.


Never confide secrets. Lock them up
in the storehouse of your own memory.


No matter how much sense a man
may possess, he can stand little
iattery.


Jealousy and envy are the hidden
rocks on which many stanch vessels are
wrecked.


The fates are oftentimes very cruel.
But for every cloud there are two warm
rays of sunshine.


Happiness is something we are all
looking for. When found, introduce the
stranger to your neighbor.


Homely people are nearly always Of
pleasant disposition, and pleasant dis.
position is the best Of companions.


The kaleidoscope OF time shows many
changes, but none more wonderful than
when q just man conquers his enemies.


Punctuality is a good trait in any.
body's character, and frequently leaves
an indelible impression upon ones
memory.


Some men are of the opinion that the
world owes them q living. This is an
error. You must make the world give
you Q iYng.-Net0 York; .Enr7ess.
Year: 1879

We redouble our exertions, and the
whales, finally yielding, follow their
wounded companion and fling them
selves on the shore, where they lie wal
lowing in the shallow water. With a
cry OF triumph, which is borne back
from the women who stand on the cliff,
all the boats ere rowed for the shore,
each striving to be first to commence
the fight. With a final cheer ths men
drive the boats in among the fish, leap
out and begin to strike right and left.


I threw away the lance and attacked
the nearest with my long hunting knife.
Seizing hold OF the monsters fin in spite
OF it's struggles, 1 plunged the knife
repeatedly into its heart. Its e1ertions
and plunges we're incessant, frequently
lifting me of my feet and throwing me
under water. managed to hold on,
and kept striking till, with supreme
effort, it turned on it's back. Similar
encounters were going on all about me /;
with wild cries and oatbs the men
struck and hewed at the whales as il in
furiated, regardless of bruises and the
waves that swept over them every mo-
ment. While recovering my breath and
looking out for another prize, I received
tremendous blow from the tail of one
behind me-; I was stunned for mo-
ment, and on recovering found I had
been placed in one of the boats. Quite
satisfied with my e1ertions, I sat still
and watched the strange combat, al
ready closing, as the poor stupid fish,
ignorant of their strength, fell easy vic
Tins to their deter. lined enemies. The
sight was strange md striking. The
cloudless sun was shining on the waves
of the bay, which was of magnificent
blue except over large patch dyed
red with blood. Here each wave showed
a streak of crimson as it washed over
the glistening bodies that had lately
swan lords of the deep. Behind mar
row beach rose the steep cliff, down
which were running the women and
children, their shrill cries rising above
the shouts of the men and the roar Of
the waves. Gradually the tumult
ceased, except where whale in the last
.throes wrapped itself in q cloud of
bloody spray and deluged the men who
stood by watching. .-Lippincotta Mag
dzine.