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Year: 1875

was a family from Ohio named Falconer,
consisting of Robert Falconer, his wife
Sarah, and an only daughter, Bessie, about
II years old. These people had amassed a
small fortune, and We're looking forward to
the time when their daughter would marry
some thrifty farmer, and be placed in such
position of independence that they could
leave this world without any apprehensions
regarding her future. The girl was enga-
gcd to young farmer who was possessed
Of stout arm, warm heart, indomitable
courage, and good homestead, and had
nothing happened, would have been mar
ried last Friday evening. The time for
the marriage arrived so did the bride
groom and invited guests, but no bride APP
peared. Her parents, supposing she was
in her room, went to the door to warn her
that the time for the ceremony had arrived,
when to their dismy they found the room
empty 1t was early evening, and not yet
dusk, so they walked to the window and
cndeavored to discover the truant. They
saw rapidly disappearing through the tim
Der on the creek bank man carrying in
his arms the form of young girl, which
from the dress they Immediately recognized
as that of their daughter The alarm was
given, and the whole party, well armed, i'm
mcdiately started III pursuit. Within a few
minutes theywere within gunshot of the fugi-
tive, but were unable to use their weapons in
consequence of his shielding his body with
the form Of the bride elect The young lover
was almost frantic, and ovcrtaking the almost
breathless abductor, he seized him, and, after
brief struggle, wrested the girl from him.
The abductor was lazy Cheyenne Indian,
who had loafed around the neighborhood
for year or two. At the same time that
the farmer regained his sweetheart, the
savage, by skillful movement and an eel
like wriggle, escaped from his hold, and
started on Il keen run down the creek The
pursurers, however, were too much for him,
and one of their number brought him to
the ground by well aimed bullent from a
needle-gun. 1t was soon ascertained that
the red man was only wounded in the thigh.
He was taken prisoner and lodged in a
neighboring dug-out, from which he es-
capped in the night, carrying the needle-gun
ball in his thigh, and has not since been
heard of, although search has been made
by the friends, Of the young lady, whose
wedding has been indefinitely postponed, in
consequence of a serious attack of brain
fever, the result of her fright at the treat
mcnt OF the savage.
Year: 1875

All explosions of coal oil lamps are
caused by the vapor or gas that collects In
the space above the OIL When full of oil
of course a lamp contains no gas, but i'm
mediately on lighting, the lamp consump-
ton of oil begins, soon leaving space for
gas which commences to form as the lamb
warns up, and after burning u short time
sufficient gas will accumulate to form an
explosion. The gas in lamp will explode
only when ignited. In this respect it is
like gunpowder. Cheap or inferior oil IS
always the most dangerous


The flame is communicated to the gas if
the following manner The wick tube INF
all lamp burners is made larger than the
wick which is to pass through it, 1t would
not do to have the wick work tightly jn
the burner on the contrary, it is essential
that 1t move up and down with perfect
ease. In this way it is unavoidable that
space in the tube is left along the sides of
the wick sufficient for the flame from the
burner to pass down into the lamp and ex-
plode the gas.


Many things may occur to cause the
flame to pass down the wick tube and cx-
plode the lamp.


l. a lamp may be standing on a table
or mantel, and u slight puff of air from the
open window, or the sudden opening of Il
door, causes an explosion.


2. \ lamp may be taken up quickly
from table or mantle and instantly cx-
plode.


3. \ lamp is taken into an entry where
there is draft, or out of doors, and an cx-
plosion ensues.


4. \ lighted lamp is taken up a fight of
stairs, or is raised quickly to place it on
the mantel, resulting in an explosion. In
all these case the mischief is done by the
air moyement-either by suddenly check
ing the draft, or forcing air down the CHM
ney against the fame.


). Blowing down the chimney to extin-
guish the light is frequent cause of explo-


6. Lamp explosions have been caused
by using a chimney broke off at the top, or
one that has a piece broken out whereby
the draft is rendered variable and the flame
unsteady.


Z. Sometimes thoughtlcss person puts
a small-sized wick in large burner, thus
leaving considerable space in the tube along
the edges of the wick
S. An old burner, with its air drafts
clogged up, which rightfuly should be
thrown away, is sometimes continued III
use, and the final result is an explosion.
Year: 1875

The following opinion has been rendered
by Judge Pearson in case of Rutherford
VS.. Boyer-on rule to show cause why
s12O paid as Illegal interest should not be
credited


''In this case the defendant has asked
credit of S120, money paid to the agent Of
the deceased plaintiff in his life time, in or
der to obtain an extension of time on the
Judgment for six months being an addi-
tional amount of interest to that collected
by law, so as to bring it up to II per cen
tum, the sum agreed on at the time Of the
agreement. The Judgment was afterward
revived without taking into consideration
the money thus paid as increased interest.
The property Of the defendant was since
extended and since extended and several
rentals paid. The defendant now demands
credit for the $120 paid in December,
1872 The evidence shows clearly that the
money was given at the time stated. 1t is
not denied Must the court direct the
credit? \ large portion Of the Judgment
remains open undischargcd. 1t is very
clear that this money could not be sued for
and recovered back at this time, more than
six months having elapsed since the day of
payment but the act of May Is, 1853,
| provides that when rate of interest eX-
ceeding per cent. shall have been received
! or contracted for the borrower or debtor
shall not be required to pay the excess over
the legal rate, and it shall be lawful for
such borrower or debtor, at his option, to
retain and DEDUCT such excess from the
amount of such debt The law then pro
vides that if the whole debt has been paid
off the excessive rate Of interest must be
sued for within six months.


'In the present case as a portion of the
Judgment remains unpaid the debtor has
"A right to retain and deduct the Sl20 thus
illegally paid from the amount still due, al
though more than six months have expired
since the day Of payment. In the language
Of Justice Agnew, in Heath VS.. Page, /;


Smith 121 the money in excess Of the


interest belongs to the debtor, which wher
received by the creditor he cannot retain


but holds for the use Of the debtor. We


are, therefore, clearly of the opinion thai


lIlc uCICubiiG III tiiio AtS7' N'''i Ni''i'i


and is entitled to receive Il credit for th'


Sl20. This he can demand before settins


off the judgment. Can the Court orde


the credit to be entered We think not
We have no power to order satisfaction un


til the whole debt and costs are paid bu
we can make an order at any time suspend


inc the collection Of Sl20 Of the judgment
if the plaintiff attempts to issue an cxecu
f ton therefor This we will feel ourselve
obliged to do should an execution be issue,
for that sum. If the plaintiff demands
he can have an issue to try the facts in th
case, not whether the credit is proper, bu
whether the money was paid as additions
5 interest to that allowed by law. If such
| the case it must be deducted from thi
; Judgment.


"JoHN j. PEARSON,
President Judge
5 -Harris65rg Pdtrtot.
Year: 1875

From tie LedrcnucOrM Times.


One of the main tributaries Of the Little
Arkansas river is Running Turkey creek,
at the mouth of which is Jim Gearys ranch,
an old stopping place in the days when
government provisions were hauled from
Fort Parker to the Indian Territory by
bull and mule teams This ranch was es-
tablished by Geary many years ago. lie
was an old frontiersman, scout and bull
whacker himself, and in consequence of his
extensive acquaintance among this class of
men, soon established an enviablc reputa-
ton for his ranch, and as soon as all danger
from Indians was past, through his instru-
mentality number of emigrants were per-
suaded to settle around him. For mum
Der of years all went well. The settlers
raised good crops, for which they received
high prices. The reputation of the loca-
ton selected by Geary was established, and
the farmers around his old ranch are al
most countless. Among the early settlers
Year: 1875

From the Grenada (IN:ss) Sentinel


DIR. W. f. Rogers, who, as surgeon,
stands at the head of the profession in the
South, performed an operation in Memphis
last week that has developed one of the
most remarkable results known to the medi-
cal fraternity. lie was called in, at Il house
on DeSoto street, to extract stone from
the bladder of a young man about Is years
old, named Jcphtha Walker The doctor
having successfully taken out the stone,
which is about the size of large guinea
egg, composed of carbonate of lime, left the
patient in good spirits, doing well. Some
days after, the nurse, while dressing the
wound Of the young man, saw something
protruding from it, which she gave to Dr.
Rogers on his next visit. On examination
this proved to be the bone of an infant
Since then the physician has extracted sew
eral bones, among which are part Of both
bones of the thigh, one of the lee, one OF
each arm, and one hip bone and last Tues
! day another was taken out belonging to an
other part of the body, The nurse stated
that she extracted many more bones, but.
not knowing their value, she threw thcm
away. The patient is doing very WELL and
is expected to be soon restored to good
health. This is the first case Of the kind,
we believe, that has occurred in this part
Of the country. But medical works recount
where several such phenomena have taken
place and the same authorities explain up
on very plausible theory how such things
can happen. Some lazy, incredulous doc
tors, whose vocation should have been that
of third-class scullion, have doubted the
word of DIR. Rogers in this matter. But
the doctor has shown us the bones and the
stone, and told us that his operation was
attended with the above results As far
as DR.. Rogers character is concerned, sut-
flee it to say that he is well known through
out the Southern States is Il surgeon whose
ability is unsurpassed By any one in this
part of the country, and is regarded Il
gentleman who would under no considcra-
ton, degrade his profession by inposture-
Year: 1875

different styles shipped TO order All work warrant
cd in every particular for year. will make Ia or
der any style of Carriage light Buggy that may be
wanted. None but first class work leaves my shop.
use only first class stock and employ first class work
men and feel confident that can give entire sasfac-
tion 20 all who may purchase my work. All orders by
mail shall receive prompt attention Hoping that |
may he able to furnish the citizens OF Stroudsburg and
vicinity with any ting that they may want in my line
Address all orders TO


LEANDER EMERY,


Marengo, Calhoun County, Michigan
April %, 1S75.-1y.
Year: 1875

The number Of boys who have run away
from their homes III Easton during the
past month is about twelve, and it is all the
result OF too much dime novel reading
They usually clear out in parties of three
or four and are gone two or three days on
an average before they grew tired of tramp
ing and learn to appreciate the comfort left
at home.
Year: 1875

From an Occasional Correspondent.


COLUMBIA, March %, 1875.-Here, as
everywhere else, there is complaint of
the scarcity Of money, and what is even
worse, of scarcity OF provisions; for if
people have plenty to eat and wear and
enough provender for their stock, the
scarcity OF money will not be badly felt.
To raise cotton they have neglected their
corn crops, and the consequence is what
we now see and feel. They are, how
ever, remedying this in this part of the
State by putting large portion of their
land in grain. A great deal of wheat
was sown in the fall, and they are now
sowing oats. In this way they will
have less land to cultivate, and will
therefore need less stock and prOvender.
1t is to be hoped that the quantity of
land planted will be decreased and that
1t will be better cultivated. The rail.
road from this place in the direction OF
Fayetteville has been graded as far as
county, q distance of twenty miles,
and they hope to iron and equip it dur
ing this year. Columbia has improved
more since she voted her subscription Of
fifty thousand dollars, only twenty-f five
VI "1ASh hcso OCCD uSCu1
than she has done since the war. She
has made money by the subscription,
even il she never gets the road, because
her present Improvements caused by the
subscription, far exceed the amount SUBJ
cribed. AS an evidence Of the cheap
ness Of things up here, will state that
the hotels only charge fifty dollars a
month for the board OF q man
and his wife. This is an exs
ceedingly pleasant place for persons
from the southern States to spend few
months in the summer. Columbia has
furnished more distinguished men than
any place OF its size in the State. The
Judge and attorney general of this cir
cult, the chancellor Of this district, the
member Of congress from this district
and the chiefjustice Of our supreme
court, all live in this town. Hon. Jas.
II. Thomas, a distinguished citizen Of
this county, is considered in very
critical condition, though his friends
have strong hopes OF his recovery.
Year: 1875

The Fall River troubles seem to have
subsidized, and there is prospect that all
the mills will soon be running full-hand-
ed on full time. This is good news, ana
may be regarded us hopeful sign for the
country ut large.
Year: 1875

CITY FISAEcEs.-T The report of the F.
nance COMMITTEE Of the City Council
which was presented last night by Mr..
Hayes, confirms al we said yesterday in
reference to the necessity for economy
and reduction in city expenditures
This report shows that the city has now
n bonded debt of a million of dollars,
with a floating debt of l2,2ls.54 There
is due the city for paving streets and from
other sources, $50, 900; but much Of this
cannot be collected; a considerable part
o. it has been standing about seven
years. Where the money is to come from
to carry on the city government and
complete the Cool Spring Reservoir is {
question which the Finance Committe,
will be compelled to solve.
Year: 1875

An unfortunate young man suddenly
died yesterday at coffeehouse on Common
street, near Carondelet, who was well
known in this city as Major Mcconnell.
The immediate cause of his death may have
been heart disease or congestion; but his
end came without warning. Mr.. McCOn-
nell was native of Pennsylvania, having
been born in that State in 1910. When
fourteen years of age he entered the Mill
tary Academy at West Point as a cadet.
For some reason he did not gradute,
but renewed his acquaintance with
military service at the outbreak
of the rebellion. He was an officer
of the Missouri militia, which became q
part of the volunteer forces of the United
States, and soon obtained the rank OF Major
He was one Of the brightest and most
promising young officers of the army, and
was entrusted in the important position Of
Provost Marshal of St. Louis, about the
years 1862 and 1868. With all his capabilities
and prospects of fame and fortune, however,
he became his own enemy, and place and
power slipped from his grasp. Losing his
Aehhh AA bhO DoSdllb VIZ CUETcs-
pondent for several New York and Western
papers, and has since been in some way
connected with the press and various
newspapers. He came here some four
years since, and has written for
the Chicago Inter- Ocean, Memphis
ACalanehe, Louisville CoUrier-JourBal and
occasionally had employment on local
papers. His last work here was for the
Times. Like Lieutenant Cassie, he too
often "put an enemy into his mouth to steal
away his brains" Bright and genial, he
was naturally a man to make many friends.
and he did find those who again and again
put him on his feet. For time he would
thrive and get back his old elegance. of
dress and manner, and then he would lose
his hold and pride and drop back into old
and reckless ways. There is nothing but
kind words to be said of such man. He
was pitied and helped, but without result,
tor he worked against himself. And so he
died, as others have gone down, too soon,
wearing out fine physique and destroying
the vigor of brilliant mind.
Year: 1875

According to the new contract with the
gas company, public lamps on the streets
are not to be lighted when the almanac
says that the moon should shine. Last
night the moon did not show it's face, as
mists and clouds were too heavy. Not q
single street lamp made darkness visible,
consequently every thorOughfare wore
dreary look. AS Mayor CrOssmsn once said;
"The moon should shine by order of the
Mayor" Perhaps Luna did shine last night,
bat not on this part of the world
Year: 1875

The political situation remains about the
same as it has for week or more. At the
State House the matter Of the most impor-
tance yesterday was the appointment of
standing committees. This was an event
which had been looked forward to by many
anxious expectants of positions as commit
tee clerks and the like. 1t will no doubt be
a relief to President Antoine and Speaker
Hahn to get these matters off their hands.
Our reporter overheard a conversation be-
tween the Speaker and young man who
had evidently applied before for some sort
of position. He introduced the subject
which was near his heart in roundabout
kind of way by reference to the miserable
state Of the weather, and finally branched
off on the subject of compromise,
and asked the Governor if he
thought the compromise talk would amount
to anything. No." said he, IL do not
think it will. Men are always striving to
gain something, and are always being dis
appointed. My young friend, this life is
one continuous succession of disappoint-
ments. You will fnd"-


bCS JOuA puAhOug NONG1nOli bhlu tuo
anxious young applicant" but do you in
tend to apply this homily to my individual
casel" "Well," replied the Governor, in
that philosophical, fatherly way which
characterizes his manner in conversing
with young men, 81 am afraid you will
have to apply it to yourself Then that
young man lost all interest in the weather
and the compromise question, and pulled
his hat over his eyes and walked off and
probably commenced to work out some new
plan to pull the wires, as he looked like an
enterprising chap and not easily put off.


General A. S. Badger, the hero of the
fourteenth of September, was at the State
House yesterday, making his way around
as best he could on pair of crutches. The
General is an object of marked respect and
attention wherever he goes, and he deserves
to be. We trust that no untoward circum-
stance may ocenr to prevent his reaching
his former full measure of health, strength
and manly beauty.


The sessions of both branches of the
Legislature yesterday we're very brief, In
the House a bill was introduced by Mr.
Mathews, of Tensas, reducing the commits
sions on collections of licenses and taxes in
the parish of Orleans very materially. This
is the second measure of very substantial
reform which has been introduced in the
House, the other being the bill offered by
Mr.. George Drury, of Assumption, last
Saturday, repeating the section of the Re-
vised Statutes, which allows a charge by
witnesses of one dollar day while detained
on criminal cases, and six and one-half
cents per mile for necessary distance travel
ed. The Democratic members would "dO
the State some service" if they would come
around and help pass some of the reform
measures which the people need so much.


General Sheridan and staff left the city
yesterday morning on Morgan's railroad
for trip to Brashear city. They will re-
turn to-day.


Governor Kellogg yesterday telegraphed
Senator Morton that If Congress would
take some decided action in the way of re-
eOgnizing him it would have a very salu-
tary effect here, and he thought he could
soon settle matters.
Year: 1875

1t is an agreeable task for the HER
AID to note the increase in population
and the general prosperity of our
neighbor to the east-San Bernardino
county-during the past year. This
secJIUn Is tributary 10 our clJy, Dotn
by natural and artificial channels.
The trade of that county comes to Los
Angeles with as much certainty as the
needle points to the north star, and
our business men assuredly have a
right to rejoice in the prosperity and
brilliant prospects of San Bernardino
county and town.


This is the "king county" of the
State as far as area is concerned, con-
tanning over ten millions of acres. Its
northern and eastern limits abound in
minerals. The valley of San Bernar-
dino, in the southwestern part of the
county, is exceedingly rich in soil
sixty miles in length by thirty in
breadth-well watered by mountain
streams and offering great advantages
to the thrifty immigrant.


In the centre of this fertile basin is
the town of San Bernardino, some ten
miles distant from the foot hills of the
Sierra Nevadas. The town has an ele-
giant site, and with its broad streets,
abundance of fruit and shade
trees, its artesian wells and streams
of living water coursing along the
walks, is sure to gain the favorable
opinion of the visitor. At least one
hundred artesian wells have been
bored within radius of five miles
from the centre of the town-their
depth averaging from so to 175 feet.
The town has population of nearly
3,5O0-an increase of about one thous-
and during the year. A new Court
House and many other buildings are
in process of construction. It's deni-
zens are exceedingly enthusiastic and
will wager their "coin" that the town
will have $1,000 population inside of
five years. Within the year town lots
have increased in value from 81 500
$40 to $2O@S3O per foot, with an up
ward tendency. The climate, outside
the basin, is dry and good for the sick,
and scores of invalds have here found
refuge. There are several other
valleys in the ceunty-San Gorgonio
and Holcomb among them-that are
favorable for the potato, corn, barley
and wheat. Fruits are prolific, and
even the orange flourishes. The
country is we'll timbered and fuel is
exceedingly cheap. Aside from the
valleys and the mineral-laden noun
tains, the county is desert, entirely
wanting in water and prolific in moth
ing but sage brush and prickly pear
The population of the entire county
does not exceed 10000, and there are
fertile valleys for one hundred times
that population. Land is cheap, and
now is the time for the over-crowded
farmers in the East and North to mi
Year: 1875

1t is in beautiful, delicate needle
work, and in the making of lace of
different kinds, that the Irish Sisters
excel. There are several houses in
the South, each of which is famous for
some special kind of manufacture.
Persons who are learned in such
matters can tell instantly, on looking
at a piece of work, at what convent it
was done. The crochet made under
the superintendenee of the YOughal
nuns is exquisite, and so fine that it
has in many cases, been mistaken for
other kinds of lace. L have heard of
lady who purchased q quantity Of
what she halieved to be an old Roman
point, in Italy, at q great expense.
On bringing it home she took it to her
dressmaker in Dublin, and gave it to
her as trimming for dress, with
many cautions against waste, and
with repeated orders not to cut it un-
necessarily. The woman smiled when
she heard the discolored work called
antique point. She got magnifying
glass, and showed the customer that
she had, in reality, bought Irish
crochet lace, which had been dipped
in some yellowing fluid, in order to
give it an appearance of great age.
This clever expert was, moreover, able
to tell from what part of the country
it had originally been procured. Some
ladies are very fond of purchasing
sleeves and collars Of this beauti-
ful work, to wear at the table d'hOte
when travelling on the Continent, as
it does not require what is technically
termed doing up; when soiled, simple
washing and drying will restore it to
its pristine daintiness. Besides this,
it is quite uniDjured by any amount
of pressing or crumpling.