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Year: 1878

Crayshaw's system of lady's help which
was expected to bring about a millenni-
um to tired housewives has not proved
the anticipated success, and women are
still turning their backs resolutely on
housework, while clamoring for some
thing to do. There are dozens of homes
in every part of the land where ladies
who could and would really help the
overburdened mother, would be a well
come and much desired boon. The
energetic, old-fashioned Cousin Mary
or Miss Betsy is household treasure,
loved and honored alike by children
and parents. But women fitted for
such places are hard to find. Thorough
ly domestic in the first place, ladylike
in the second, and models of patient
gentleness in the third, with all the
thousand and one domestic accom-
plishments SO necessary in q
family, no wonder they are rare
and valued by those who possess
them. Even when single women are
dependent upon relatives or friends
they are too apt to make of themselves
a thorn in the flesh instead of pin to
hold things together, or wedge to fill
up chink. Or not unfrequently they
fret and chafe at their dependence, for
getting that there are few homes where
a woman with tact and discretion can
not make herself useful, ifnot neces-
sary factor in the household, a helper to
be valued, and when absent to be sore
ly missed. And what difference there
is. even in visitors-how one comes and
quietly and efficiently lightens labor and
brightens the atmosphere to every one,
while another adds to every body's work
and produces general dissatisfaction.
The sixth sense, which we call tact, is
one in which many people are lacking.
The habit of quietly doing whatever the
hand finds to do, never fails to render
its possessor useful, and the want of
this, the lack of training, the absence of
thoroughness, in the sense of doing well
whatever is done, are the great obstacles
to woman's success in her part of the
worlds work. But in the present crisis,
when strong and able men stand all day
long idle in the market places, from that
saddest of all reasons, "because no man
hath hired" them, the woman who is
earning her living has cause for gratu-
lation. If any thing better offers let her
take it by all means, but, after all, con-
tentment is the true secret of happiness,
and the millionaire signing for the ira
ditional roc's egg is less to be envied
than the humble workman whose wages
satisfy his wants, and whose dinner of
herbs is eaten with an appetite.
Year: 1878

HERALD reporter. while endeavoring to learn the
cause of the noise heard by many residents Of this
city, about haf-pas two o'clock on Monday morning
last, and which was thought to be an explosion
learned yesterday that cannon had been discharged
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard IN the morning in aucs-
ton. i small quantity of straw accidentally caught
hre III COW stable at the rear of Colonel 5roome's
residence, the marine barracks, but was cx
ting ushed without damage. According to naval
custom, when even a spark Is seen within the gov
ernment grounds gun IL discharged IS an alarm
This may be solution Of the mystery.
Year: 1878

The Field gives the following eight reasons why fox
hunting should not be abolished


First its extinction would lead to vastly increased
absenteesm the part Of our landlords, and to the
breaking up of many country house in which high
cheer is now kept winter after. winter. Second
the dividends of well-ngh every railway in
England and Ireland. and of not few in Scotland
would be seriously diminished. Third, it would lie
difficult to imagine any blow which would fall more
heavily upon our horse breeding resources than the
suspension OF the demand for high bred weghtcarry
ing hunters and for covert hacks. Fourth, there
would follow utter Of the social and poll
tcal advantages resulting from the intermixture
upon an equality of "all sorts and conditions
OF men" who meet in the hunting field. Fifth
q vast majority OF the tenant farmers themselves
would miss the fun and excitement Of sport which
is of slight value in carrying them through the
drcary season of winter when the country is least
attractive. and when farming operations in great
measure at q standstill. Sixth, the equestrian
prowess OF the nation in its entirety would
suffer sensible abatement. Seventh. the manly
courage and healthy open air life upon which. gene
ration after generation. Engshmen have justly
prded themselves would be liable to sore discour-
agement. Eighth, there would be decreasing mar
ket which would be most felt by tenant farmers, for
hay, oats, beans and straw.
Year: 1878

the first shots, and made the horse


jump, and he finally started across the


track, hobbling on the bare bones Of


his forelegs. 1t was then that the


spectators turned away sickencd from


the horrible sight, and quite a number


cried out TO tho officer ITO end his mis-


cradle job without any more blunder.


ing" and he did, shooting the racer


for the fourth time in the forehead.


The horse reared on bis hind legs and


then fell down, but not dead by any


means. He laid on the ground kicking


for several minutes, and when hauled
away few moments aftcrward was
still alive. As soon as he was down
number of jockeys and stable-boys
gathered around with pocket-knives
in their hands, and began to cut off
little punches Of his name and tail for
mementocs, but the officer did not al.
low them to make very many hauls of
the long chestnut hair. The celebra-
ted racer rests under an elm.treo on
the southeast corner Of the grounds,
near the track, whore, in after years,
they said, he could hear other racers
speeding over the track which. was his
death h-bed. I..fl. .ua, tH


From all that can be learned OF the
unfortunate affair, it seems that Nc.
Whirter's right forelog broke down
when he stumbled the first time, and
the other leg when he stumbled the
second time. He ran nearly quarter
Of mile after tho second leg broke
down before the bones broke through
the skin, and then he ran about
quarter on the bare bones before Red
Bluff ran against him. Such spirit
of gameness could only be exhibited
by thoroughbred horse, and not
many of them would do the same
thing.


Some time last fall one Of McWhir-
ter's forelegs became weakened in some
of the fall races, and since that time
everything possible has been done to
give strength to the affected limb, and
1t is thought by too much attention
being given to the one leg the weak. |
ness in the other limb was not noticed.
Although the colt did not exhibit any
signs of lameness, it was known 10
those familiar with him that his career
on the race course would necessarily |
be very short. During the three days
and nights previous to the race, Abe
Perry, McWhirters trainer, was con-
bathing his legs, both day and
night, and it was very much feared
that he would not be able to make the
race. If he had held out during the
race it would have been his last one,
anyhow, for General Buiord had de.
lermined TO take him off the track.
Year: 1878

A minister has no right to permit o
remediable habit 10 impair his ability
to accomplish the highest and widest
service for the Master. There IS no
evil Of temper, or natural popularity,
or indulgence OF appetite, that grace
cannot conquer; and the minister
should be the shining example Of It's
power. 1t is shame to the profession
TO reqirc any apology for weak indul-
gcnce. Preaching TO tempted men, In
all qualities Of Christin temper, in all
physical and moral purity, in the ut
most selfrestralnt and manly forbear.
ance, minister Of tho Gospel should
bc able TO say, follow me as ] follow
Christ t-Zion's Herald f
Year: 1878

The New York Board of Health has
Just issued the following circular, which
we commend to the attention of our read
ers as pertinent to the extremely hot sea-
son:


"Sunstroke is caused bv excessive heat
and especially if the weather is "muggy."
1t is more apt to occur on the second,
third. or fourth day of heated term than
on the first. Loss of sleep, worry. excite
ment, close sleeping rooms. debility,
abuse OF stimulants, predispose it. 1t is
more apt to attak those working in the
snn. and especially between the hours of
| | O'Clock in the afternoon. On hot days
wear thin clothing. Have as cold sleep
ing-roOm as possible. Avoid loss of sleep
and all unnecessary fatigue. IL working
indoors, and where there is artificial heat
-laundries, &c. that the room is
we'll ventilated Ii working in the sun
wear a high hat (not black, as it absorbs
the heat straw, &c, and put inside OF it
on the head wet cloth or a large green
leaf; frequently lift the hat from the head
and see that the cloth is wet.


Do not check Precipitation, but drink
what water YOU need to keep 1t up, as
perspiration keeps the body from being
overheated Have whenever possible, an
additional shade. as thin umbrella, when
walking, a canvass or broad cover when
working in the sun. When much ia
tigued do not try to work, but be excused
from work. especially after IL O'Clock in
the morning on very bot days, If the work
is in the sun. II feeling of fatigue,
dizziness, headache or exhaustion occurs,
cease work Immediately. lie down in a
shady and cool place; apply cold cloths to
and pour water over head and neck. If
any one is overcome by the heat send i'm
mediately for the nearest good physician.
While waiting for the physician. give the
person cool drinks of water or cold black
tea or cold coffee. il able to swallow. If
the skin is bot and dry, sponge with or
pour cold water over the body and limbs
and apply to the head pounded ice
wrapped in towel or other cloth. If
there is no ice at hand, keep cloth on
the head and pour cold water on it as
well as on the body. If the person is
pale. very faint, and pulse feeble, let him
inhale ammonia for a few seconds, or give
him a teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of
ammonia in two tablespoonfuls of water
with a little sugar
Year: 1878

From the Burlington Hawkeye


The softening influences of the balmy
spring seem to have smoothed the
wrinkled front of Gail Hamilton and
lulled her stormy soul into the dreamy
rest of the May, but time or reason
brings no peace to the mailed hand Of
the embattled Swisshelm. Now, do
you know, looking over that paragraph,
we rather admire its broad tone, its
rugged symmetry OF expression, and the
vailed tenderness of thought that seems
to kind of permeate it, like? We want
cd longer word than "May,' in speak
ing Of Gail Hamilton, but lacked the
flow of language to corral just what we
wanted; but with that exception, we are
rather struck with the essay. Wethinll
we'll have it stuffed.
Year: 1878

A contemporary remarks that one rea-
son why the war with Russia has been
SO hard on the people of Turkey is be-
cause the loss of one Turkish soldier
has widowed an average of four wives
and made an incalculable number of or
phans.
Year: 1878

An unfortunate young lawyer


was head over heels in love with
a beautiful young girl, and was
about to be married to her. On


the eve Of the wedding day he


was called in to defend an awful


miscreant-a man of thirty, who


had poisoned his mother and
father. The case seemed a lost
one and when the prosecution
had closed the young lawyer
was about giving up the strug-
gle without an effort. Sudden
ly he perceived in the extremity
Of the court room his beloved
and her parents, who had come
to see what kind Of stuff he was
made of. The presence of the
one he worships changes his
train of thought. He feels that
he must make a show Of talent,
and beginning his argument, he
rises to the highest flight Of ell
equence. In a word, he sue
ceeds in showing that the Grim
NAL is an upright, virtuous, and
much abused man, and obtains
his acquittal. In the evening
the lawyer with triumphant air,
calls at the house of his future
father-in-law, expecting that his
success will insure him a warm
reception. To his surprise he
finds the young girl cold and
her parents much embarrassed.
He asks what this sort of a re.
ception means? "My friend"
said he whom the young man
had already begun to call faith
erin law, "I must tell you
my daughter loves another"
" Another! Who is the man."
4" The good and virtuous man
whom You to-day by your elo-
quence restored to society,"" re-
plies the father.
Year: 1878

In view of the prevalence of
diphtheria, which is regarded as
a contagious and dangerous dis
ease, the Boston Board of
Health has given notice that
hereafter certain provisions of
the General Statutes will be
strictly enforced. These are, in
effect, that every householder
shall Immediately give notice to
the Board of Health when any
member of his family is taken
sick with any disease dangerous
to public health, a fine not ex-
ceeding one hundred dollars be-
ing imposed for refusal or neg
lect Of this duty; and that every
physician shall report to the
Board Of Health every case Of
disease dangerous to the public
health that comes within his
practice, on penalty, for refusal
or neglect to give such notice,
OF not less than fifty nor more
than one hundred dollars.
Year: 1878

A few days ago two ladies we've
crossing Loss creek, Ala, on horse
back, one of whom carried baby.
When toward the middle of the
stream the mother became dizzy and
dropped the infant into the water.
Both ladies screamed for assistance,
but, none coming, they rode off to
the nearest house and got some men
ont. The baby was found floating a
mile below the crossing, after an ex-
posure of forty minutes, with its
face upward, fast asleep. 1t was
we'll wrapped up and its clothes
kept it from sinking.
Year: 1878

A strange threat was MADE recent
ly by persons who wrote anonymous
ly to the banks of Osceola, Missou-
ri. They demanded that each of
the banks should furnish a certain
amount ef money, the entire collec-
ton to be done up in package and
dropped by the mail carrier in the
open prairie between certain points.
The penalty of refusal is the burn
ing of the town, but the bankers
have simply put the officers on the
watch, and lock up more securely
than ever.
Year: 1878

A Horseshoe is now being adopt
ed which is made of cowhide and is.
known as the Yates shoe. It is COM
posed of three thicknesses of cow
hide compressed into a steel mould,
and then subjected to a chemical
preparation. 1t is claimed for it
that it lasts longer and weighs only
one-fourth as much as the common
iron shoe; that it will never cause
the hoof to split, nor have the least
injurious effect upon the foot. It
requires no calks; even ON asphalt
the horse never slips. The shoe is
SO elastic that the horses step is
lighter and surer. It adheres so.
closely to the foot that neither dust
nor water can penetrate between the.
shoe and the hoof.
Year: 1878

Tyndall and Huxley are un-
doubtedly great men, Of equal
height with the Titans, but
their attempt to run the uni
verse without God is like the at
tempt to- sail ship without a
rudder. Facts may be facts, but
experience is one Of the facts
which they seem to have forgot
ten. An old Swiss proverb was
born right under one of the gla-
ciers which they delight to
study, at takes a good many
shovelfuls of earth to bury the
earth"
Year: 1878

Professor E. S. Morse, of Bow
den College, delivered a lecture
at Cooper Union, New York, on
the subject "Glimpses Of Life in
Japan" The lecturer was in
troduced by DR.. R. Raymond.
He opened his address with the
remark there is no country in
which a stranger will see so
many new things as in Japan.
He considered that one of the
most useful exercises on visiting
a foreign country is to note the
new impressions that we receive,
and it was the results Of his first
observations among the Japa-
nese people that he wished to
communicate. One Of the first
things that strikes the visitor is
thel popularity of the shoes.
These are made of wood and can
be- easily slipped Oh and off the
Il oNot. They are always left out
!. side the houses, lest they should
soil the floors, and within doors
! all people go barefooted. AS
they come out they step on the
shoes and adjust them as they
walk on without stopping.


The next remarkable feature
in japanese life IS the mode Of
conveyance. The only sort of
carriage used in Japan is small
affair, like an overgrown baby
carriage. This seats one person
and is drawn by a man. The
men who make a livelihood by
drawing them are possessed Of
wonderful endurance. They
will run at top speed for dis
tance often Or fifteen miles with
out showing fatigue.


The lecturer touched on the
Japanese method Of fighting
cenhagrations, which consists
in tearing down all the buildings
surrounding the burning por-
ton. The fire engines are ride
ulously inadequate, the men be-
come desperately excited and
there is an utter want of system,
but great courage and energy
are displayed, and when the
buildings are small the plan
adopted has advantages. The
people are, he says, kind to the
losers by fires, and will go out
of their way to buy from them
so as to set them on their feet
again. Mr.. Morse admires chop
sticks and in the main approves
of the japanese food, which con
sists of fish, raw and cooked; !;
vegetables, milk and eggs.


On the whole the lecturer was
of opinion that in many respects
the Japenese far exceeded US in
the convenience and propriety
Of their life.
Year: 1878

The Uvalde, Texas, Umpire describes
the famous bat cave in that county. and
the operations Of company formed about
q year ago for the removal of the guano.
The Umpire says 1.-THE company have
been making very satisfactory headway
removing from three to ten tons each day.
which they ship to Galveston, thence to
Scotland, where use is made of it for diff
fercnt purposes, but principally in the
manufacture of ammonia. The mountain
where the bat cave is situated is about 20
miles north of Uvalde. Nearly to the top
OF of the highest in the range are the sew
eral openings of the cave. These entrances
are facing north, the largest being about
90 feet in width and 20 in height she
others being smaller, decreasing to q size
not large enough to allow a man to get
through. The cave increases in dimen-
sions inside, and extends a considerable
distance beyond where the workmen are
engaged removing the guano, at a point
about 400 or 500 feet from the entrance.
There isl tramway constructed upon which
are run cars or carts, with a carrying ca
pacity of about one ton each. The motive
power is Jack, run by the same engine
used in the operation of drying. The
drying operation is a very ingenious con-
structiOn, originated by Mr. HuertzalI.
It is an iron cylinder about 81 feet in
diameter, resting upon stone foundation,
and directly beneath it is placed the fire.
In this cylinder runs a shaft to which are
attached number of small arms or pad
dies. The revolving of this shaft ard pad
dies causes the guano to pass entirely
through the cylinder, after which it is
sufficiently dry to pack for shipment. 1t
is expected that an improvement will be
made in all the machinery used, so as to
enable them to prepare 20 or 30 tons per
day for shipment. 1t would be utterly
impossible for one to make even a fairly
correct estimate Of the number of bats in
habiting the cave, but that an idea may
be given, we would state that for more
than three hours they were passing out in
flock or continual flying procession, oc-
cupying the entire width Of the openings
of the entrance"
Year: 1878

A plague of rabbits is upon some por-
tions of the Australian colonies. Far
mers shoot, trap and poison them, and leg
islatures have tried in vain to rid the coun-
try of the evil. Poison is the most con-
venient and expeditions agent yet employ
ed but it can be used only in winter when
green food is scarce. A man on horse
back then takes a quantity of oats that
have been treated with strychnine, and
sea.ters them through the fields and in
the woods In single night hundreds
of rabbits have thus been destroyed. An
ordinary trap is used in summer, great
numbers being set every night, and man
is employed to watch them and to reset
one whenever a rabbit is caught. The
animals skins are all removed and packed
into bales for transport to England, where
they sell for two-penee or three-pence per
pound. Experiments, it is said, have
shown that the flesh of rabbits destroyed
by strychnine is not injured by the poison,
and it is freely eaten in Australia by the
farmers. The supply, however, is so great
that many dead rabbits are left to die on
the ground, where the crows and wild
cats find and make away with them in
great numbers
Year: 1878

The New York Tribune gives descrip-
tion of gun, or "rife battery" as it is
called now on exhibition in that city,
which promises to be a terrible agent Of
destruction. This battery is so construct
ed as to deliver its fire either in a right
line or in horizontal, radiating lines. The
barrels, ranging in number from six to
twenty, are sufficiently far part to pre-
vent heating from continuous firing, and
are fred successfully, instead of simultan-
eOusly, at the rate of 10000 shots an
hour. A steel cover in front of the gun
ners protects them from the encmy's fire.
These guns man be fred continuously in
one fixed direction, or from side to side,
or the battery may be made to vibrate
laterally of itself, at the disckargeof each
gun, thus sweeping the feld in front.
The barrels are about an inch apart, and at
intervals, where the guns are held by
clasps, they are enclosed within asbestos
or some noneonductor of heat. The bat
terry may be divided into the barrels and
the breeehblock or machinery by which
the barrels are loaded and discharged, the
whole resting on turn-table or pivot.
The balls are placed in a cartridge-recciv-
er alright angles and resting on the blocks.
At the right of this is a crank, at the left
lever. BY pressing the lever in given
direction the block is forced up to the muz-
zle of the gun, when an automatic loader
called the ''6ngers" take hold of the cart
ridges and withdraws them from the re-
ceiver Another turn of the lever and
the balls are forced into the mazEies, and
the battery is loaded. Then the crank
at the right is turned, and at every revo-
luton the needle is thrust forward, and
strikes a cartridge with sufficient force to
explode it. Again the lever on the left
is turned, and the "fngers" advance and
Withdraw the spent cartridges, and the
battery is again ready to be loaded. BY
means Of screw placed in the centre of
the block the battery may be elevated or
depressed at pleasure. At trial recently,
with a toy model of the battery, ball
was fred through an oak plank an inch
In thickness at fifteen yards