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Year: 1877

The gay season has been vigorously
opened by numerous pleasant dinners,
some small parties, and that wild species of
afternoon entertainment known as "the
Kettledrum," which seems to greatly
delight the feminine heart. A writer to
the San gives this passing glance at the
four o'clock teas People meet together in
formally, and from half-past four to six, the
women of course greatly outnumhering the
men. They have not met for months, are
delighted to sac each Other-Or at least
generally say so. Every body assures every
body else that they never looked better
The latest engagements are canvassed,
much gossip is retailed, and a spice of
scandal is introduced These four o'clock
teas offer Il very pleasant mode of renewing
last winters acQuaintancas without the
| tedium Of going through long series of
visits. Evening visiting is not practiced by
! years ago. What with the club, parties,
and an occasional might home" to make
| up for lost sleep, society men have their
hands pretty full during the gay season.
Most of them are engaged in business
| downtown, and are required to be at their
posts at a fixed hour of the morning, no
matter at what hour they turn in. As a
| general thing only the men absorbed in
prosecuting those civilities known as
"serious attentions " still keeps up the old
fashioned habit of calling in the evening.
In fact except in cases Of extreme init
macy, the young gentleman who comes
tumbling in to spend the evening, is quite


likely to startle the members of most


domestic circles, who, though charmed at
the attention, are at Il loss to know exactly
what it means or what he wants. Party
calls and visits Of digestion are generally
disposed Of with cards. The four O'Clock
tea affords fashionable men who choose tC


wall themselves Of an admirable oppor
tunity to indulge in pleasant little chat


with those young ladies whom the,
particularly admire or to whom they wish
to be especially polite.
Year: 1877

A young scapegrace, who had left his
fathers house in New York city under
cloud and had lost his credit in Virginia
City, New, telegraphed recently to his
father to this effect. Your son Walter
was killed in the Consolidated Virginia
this morning by a falling cage. What
shall we do with the remains? 2" In re-
sponse a telegraphic order for $3.50 was re-.
ceived, with the laconic request. Bury
them" The young scamp took the money
and had an elaborate spree. When he was
in condition for writing, he sent by mail
to his father the following note: 81 have
just learned that an infamous scoundrel
named Parker sent you fictitious account
Of my death and swindled you out of $3.50.
lie also borrowed $50 from me and left the
country. ! write to inform you that | am
yet alive and long TO see the old parental
roof again. | am in somewhat reduced
circumstances, the accumulation of the last
five years having been lost-a disastrous
stock psration--and if you would spare me
5000 will be ever thankful for your favor
Give my love to ALL" few days later the
young man received the following: "My
dear son; have buried you once, and
that's an end Of it. | decline having any
more transactions with corpse. Yours il
the flesh, Father"
Year: 1877

PuNCTUATE TO SUIT-The following can
be used for either friend or an enemy.
according to the way you punctuate it:


lie is an old and experienced man in
vice and wickedness he is never found in
opposing the works of iniquity he takes
delight in the downfall of his neighbors
he never rejoices in the prosperity of any
of his fellow creatures he is always ready
to assist in destroying the peace of society
he takes no pleasure in serving the Lord
he is uncommonly diligent in sowing dis
cord among his friends and acquaintance
he takes no pride in laboring to promote
the cause of Christianity he has not been
negligent in endeavoring to stigmatizc all
public teachers he makes no efforts tc
subdue his evil passions he strives hard tC
build up Satan's kingdom he lends no aid
to the support of the Gospel among the
heathen he contributes largely to the evi
adversely lie pays great heed to the devi
he will never go to heaven he must e
where he will receive the just recompens,
of reward
Year: 1877

CONDENSED EGGS IN MARKET.-The Lon
don correspondent of the Glasgow Netcs
writes "The latest novelty put upon the
market comes from China, and consists of
condensed eggs. We have all heard of
eggs in the form of condensed meat, but
this notion of condensed eggs is the reduc-
ton of compressed nutriment to its ulti-
mate essence. The eggs are taken fresh
laid, from under the hens, the liquid is
evaporated from them by some process
known to John Chinaman, and they are
then canned and Theoretically sealed-all
this being done in the immediate vicinity
of the place where they are produced. A
tablespoonful of the preserved article is
stated to be equal to one egg, and the
mode of use is to dissolve it we'll in an
equal quantity of warm water, and beat it
up into light froth. This condensed egg
is a semiliqud, like condensed milk"
Year: 1877

Stonewall Jackson, at l6, was a constable
Of the County of Lewis, Va, with his uncle
Cummings jackson as his security. The
first execution that came into his hands
was against a widow living some II miles
from the courthouse. jackson summoned
man named Charlie Post to accompany
him and to assist him in driving away the
cattle which he proposed to levy upon.
When he arrived there he found that the
old woman had but one COW, the principal
means Of her support. So soon as he
learned this he turned to his companion
and said: "Charlie, | will not levy this
execution upon that poor woman's COW as
poor as l am l would rather work night
and day and pay the debt myself" Upon
that he left there and stated the facts to
his uncle, his security in his official bond.
he listened to his narrative and then said
tom, / see you were never born to be a
constable, my boy; resign your Office at
once and | will pay the execution" Mr.
Faulkner, who tells the story, says also 81
remember upon one occasion | received a

telegram of the extreme illness of c
daughter in Appomattox County, and com.


nunicating message from her that she
wished to make some request of me ir
person before she died. Itook the Telegram
to Gen. Jackson, and asked for leave o
absence for a few days. He read it, and


observed tear trickling down his check


and after pausing for few moments h


said: Colonel, | shall not refuse you


request, for there is nothing now requirin
your presence absolutely at headquarters


but will announce to you the rule tina
governs my conduct. When entered tn
army | gave myself to my country, an
however l might deplore my separatio
from those ! love, and especially under tn
I circumstances mentioned in this Telegram
!, yet | would not feel myself at liberty I
leave my post here. have left all tbs


are dear to ma in the hands Of my countr
J and Of my Ged."
Year: 1877

Says a New England preacher: This
is my birthday, and | am sixty years old.
Sooner than | expected, am an old man.
do not realize that am. But the family
record tells me SO; and my looks in the
glass accord. Some years ago gave notice
from the pulpit one Sabbath that on a
certain evening Of the week would address
the young men of my congregation. In
preparing for the service, the question
arose: "Who are the young mcn?"
placed the limits at 1856 And then. for
the first time the thought occurred to me
that | was not young man, and that
never should be again. Before was aware,
| had passed beyond thirty-fve, and was in
the midst Of my days. 1t was to me an
affecting thought.


And now find that have passed out of
middle life, and that my place is amongst
the aged. What remains to me of life is
crowded into a narrow space. | cannot
reasonably expect to live beyond three-score
years and ten. And how soon will that
limit be reached, if my life shall be spared
till then? | look back to somo event that
occurred ten years ago and the time looks
very short; but as yesterday. Nor will the
ten Yeas to come pass less rapidly. They
will fly away as the swift ships, and bear me
across the ocean of time, and land me on
the shores of eternity. All that can dc
for my own soul, for my fellow-travelers, OF
for the kingdom of Christ here, must bc
done soon.
Year: 1877

Edward Everett Hale has a stout, clan


nish liking for the traits of his brother


New Englanders. Speaking of resource >


he says; al was talking only yesterday to a
healthy, sober laboring man who was really
starv ing for want Of work, as are thousands
of others. lie said forcibly to me, | had
a chan ee to go and chop wood in New
Ham pshire, but what do | know of chop
ping wood? Now knew in that moment
that this man was not New Englander,
for man of New England blood never
owns will llingly that there is anything he
could not do if he ought to. And any
genuine New Englander would rather do
something he never did before than the
thing which he has done for the last year >
Year: 1877

The report that a pig killed in Clark
county, Kentucky, recently, had no liver,
has excited a great deal of curiosity.
Thousands of sedentary men all over the
country are wondering how the pig got
along without one, and wishing they could.
Year: 1877

One half the dishonesty of the present
age springs from this foolish practice of
initiating the style of others. The man of
thousand year, wants to live equal to
the one who. receives five, and he in turn
aspires to make as big show as the man
who receives ten.
Year: 1877

Many of your readers will remember seeing the dreaming Iolanthe moulded in bntter while at the Centennial. Mrs. Brooks, the sculptoress, has been exhib- iting it Tn different cities since the Gen. tennial closed, and for the past few days has been in this city. was present the other evening and had the pleasure of viewing it, besides seeing her at work on the model for the head of a man in the some material. The head was far beyond my conception of what it could be, and is greatly admired by all who see it. I looked at it through powerful magnify ing glass and the surface appeared as smooth as to the naked eye, which shows that the work must be very neat. Mrs. Brooks is very pleasant and intelligent lady, and cheerfully answers all questions upon the subject. K.
Year: 1877

| they could cling to. The episode has been
chiefly useful in showing that Gov. HAYES
has no personal organ; and, if any newspa-


per or individual sets up as an embodiment


of his views and interpreter Of his prospect


i've policy as President, TINT newspaper or


individual may be justly set down as busy


body not entitled to any credence.


The determination reached yesterday by a
union Of the Republicans and conservative


Democrats in the House of Representatives


not to take recess, but proceed with the
count of Oregon without unnecessary delay,
forecasts the complete discontinue of the
Desperadoes. The effort to use an article
printed in a comparatively unimportant
newspaper as means for violating COM
pact between the two Houses of Congress,
and bringing about special Presidential
election which would cost the country un-
told millions of dollars directly and indirect
II, is about the last, as it is about the most
puerile, trick to which the Desperadoes can
resort. They will have to cultivate some of
the fortitude and magnanimity of Mr. HENRY
WA1TEnsoS in succumbing to the inevitable,
and for u time turn their attention to some |
more honorable pursuit than that Of Office
hunting through tho agency of fraud, cor
upton, intimidation, and &C buIldozing."
Year: 1877

The Douglas monument business is now
fairly under consideration. The Commits
s1oners Of the sonth Park apply for pe1mis-
slon to erect the monument at the head of
the more eastern boulevard, which they pfo-
pose shall thereafter be called Douglas boa1e-
vard. In the meantime, the West Side Com
m1ss1one1s are moving to obtain permission
to erect the monument in Douglas Park, the
most southern of the series OF West Side
parks. Either disposition of it will be better
than to complete the monument On its pres
eut Ete~
Year: 1877




We stenpcd into a miIlfncr shop the other
day on business, and accidentally sat down on =
bonnet that somc one had laid on the chair.
We remained there until no one was looking IN
our direction aud then quietly got up and
the time looking for a bonnet shaped to suit
her. She finally found the one we had put In
shape aud it Just took her fancy; It was just
what she wanted, SO she said.
Year: 1877

ENGLAND will doubtless kindly consent to
relieve Turkey Of the care of Crete. She does
not wish to see the Ottoman empire dismem-
bered, but if the dismemberment is to take
place, she wants big part OF the plunder.
Some time ago Blackaoood pointed out the
value of Crete to England, and advised the
government to negotiate for its possession.
The ownership Of it would give Great Britain
strong position in the Mediterranean, and
with Egypt too her route to India would be
secure for nany wears.
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous etters and communi
cations. The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1877

THE talk in Congress over the silver bill
not only stopped the sale of our four per cent.
bonds in Europe but sent down the price of
silver. And yet we are told that remonetiza-
tion will make silver as valuable as gold.
Year: 1877

THERE is hope ahead for France when it
has ministry which discourages prosecu-
tions of the press. A French governmens
that can bring itself to tolerate freedom of
speech is liberal enough for all practical
nIrnoses
Year: 1877

WE publish this morning the full text of
DR.. Weeks statement before the Board of
Investigation convened at the request of the
Directors Of the Maine General Hospital to
consider the Eaton case. AS was generally
hoped and expected DR.. Weeks completely
exonerates himself of all blame in the matter
and the verdict OF the Board, composed of
eminent surgeons from different parts of the
state, is complete vindication of him. The
thorough retutation of all charges against the
Hospital, too, is subject of general satisfac-
tion. 1t would be public calamity if any
harm should come to this cost useful and
beneficent institution,
Year: 1877

GAIL HAMnToN's missionary efforts have
produced very little reformatory effect on the
Boston Journal, if we may judge by the fol-
lowing par agraph in recent issue of that
paper:


A Tammany Republican and Tammany
office-holder writes the Portland PRESS that he
is disgusted with the ''chatter" about the re-
form of the civil service. AS the Chatter
means action, it is quite probable that such
gentlemen as above referred to are disgusted at
the prospect.


There are three gross falsehoods in these
six lines, which is tolerably large proper
ton even for newspaper that is boastful of
its superiority to the weaknesses OF ordinary
human nature. The first two are probably
made in reckless ignorance of the facts; the
third consists OF wilful garbling of the letter
it pretends to criticize. Great indeed is the
reform whereof the Boston Journal lis the
prophet.
Year: 1877

The Rio Grande has been crossed and de-
tachment of United States troops is en-
camped on Mexican soil. That soldiers have
been sent across the river for the purpose of
conquest is of course absurd to believe. The
sole intention Of the administration is to pro-
tect American property aud punish Mexican
thieves. But war is easily drifted into, and
unless the head Of our State Department is
wise and adroit beyond most American dl-
plomatists conflict with our sister republic
cannot be avoided. The Mexican has all the
old Spanish pride and sensitiveness, and is
quick to resent insult. 1t is true that the
robbers who scourge our borders should be
brought to punishment, but care should be
taken not to outrage a weak and friendly ma
ton.


For us to 60 to war with Mexico would be
disgraceful in the extreme. We have always
been prom e to the English vice of bullying
our weak neighbors. Great Britain is
notorious for her insolence and arrogance
toward smaller countries, and our propensity
to imi tate her in this respect is one of our
worst failings. We should not dare to send
our troops across the Canadian frontier, for
fear of England. To invade Mexico because
she can offer little resistance is brutal and
cowardly. Her spirit and courage would lead
her to resist, and we should find ourselves
engaged in useless and costly war, in which
no honor and little advantage is TO be got.
We should of course succeed, and at the con-
clusion of peace there would arise an irresis-
sistible demand for indemnity in shape Of
territory and we should have on our hands
lands and populations which we are far bet
ter without.
Year: 1877

IN this city a first class Gas Pipe and Fixture
good business. Excellent run of custom. Cause of
sale, change OF business. Good bargain II applied
for soon Inquire or address 'W,' Press ONCE;


je22 dim
Year: 1877

STANLEY's silence for several months has
led to considerable wonderment over the
Whereabouts of that doughty traveller. The
last news of him conveyed the intelligence
that he was about to attempt to solve the
mystery of the Lualaba and decide whether
that river is identical with the Congo. Gamer
on was forced to turn aside in his effort to sail
down the. .Lualaba to the sea, and on account
of the singular unhealthiness of the climate,
the malaria of the river swamps, and the
hostility of the inhabitants, several other ex-
plorers have been deferred from attempting
the journey. Stanley is now, therefore in a
very dangerous country, and will be fortu-
nate if he escapes alive.
Year: 1877

TO DANISH CONTAGION FROM GARMENTS
and linen used In the sick ward disinect them
with LkNss SULPHUR SoAr which IS as potent u annhi-
the communicable principles OF disease to remove
every eruption VI the skin.
Year: 1877

"Bishoping" is the cutting or digging
of cavities in the teeth of an old horse. to
initiate those in younger horses. The tooth
is then colored by burning or by use of
nitrate of silver. This deception eau be
discovered by using magnilying glass,
which will generally disclose the marks of
the chisel, and the presence of nitrate of
silver may be detected by applying a
chemical agent.
Year: 1877

By all means, borrow all the trouble
you can. The Pottsville Standard says
If you cannot borrow enough by day,
sit up nights, and get somebody to
help you You will have orowfeet at
the corners Of your eyes by the time
you are twenty-five, and you will need
wig at thirty, but never mind there
is satisfaction in knowing that trouble
has done 1t Always be on tho look
out for something to happen. Full
half the troubles OF this lite are purely
imaginary, and the more you worry,
the llveler will your imagination be-
come. You know the story OF the lit.
tie girl who was found crying bitterly
before the mouth of the family oven,
which was being heated for Thanks
giving sacrifice When asked by her
mother what was the matter, she re-
piled between her sobs "Oh, maj |
was thinking what if | should grow
up, and get married, and have a little
baby and the hot oven lid should fall
down on it-boo boo DOW DOW r.
Well, there are thousands of people in
this world just like this little girl.
They are on the lookout for hot oven
lids Something terrible is continually
staring at them in the future. They
expect the cholera every year. They
look constantly for the smallpox.
They shrink up and shudder at the
thought Of n comet They expect to
be struck by lightning every time a
cloud passes over the sun ! They never
90 to bed without expecting TO be mur-
dered before morning lfthe cat gets
shut up in the pantry they are sure
burglars are in the house They are
continually looking for fits of sickness +;
and believing that an ounce of preven-
tion is worth a pound of cure, they en-
ploy preyentatives, and their houses
smell Of onions, camphor, hartshorn,
and whisky, in about equal parts.
They are ready to meet all evils half
way. They do not seem to realize tho
fact that the most Of the troubles we
have are those which we never ex-
pected or dreamed Of What we are
confidently expecting to come seldom
does come, and the heaviest blows tall
upon us when we are most at our
ease.
Year: 1877




Yes We agree with that old poet who
said that low soft voice was an tex
cellent thing in woman" Indeed, we
feel inclined to go much further than
he has on the subject, and call il one
Of her crowning charms. No matter
what other attractions she may have
she may be as fair as the Trojan Helen
and as learned as the famous Hypatia
Of ancient times; she may have all the
accomplishments considered requisite
at the present day, aud every advan.
tage that wealth can procure, and yet
II she lacks q low, sweet voice, she can
never be really fascinating. How
often the spell of beauty is rudely
broken by coarse, loud talking. How
often you are Irresistibly drawn TO o
plain, unassuming woman, whose soft,
silvery tones render her positively at
tractive. Besides, we fancy we can
judge of the character by tho voice
the bland, smooth, fawning tones seem
to bctoken deceit and hypocrisy as
invariable as the musical subdued voice
indicates genuine refinement. In the
social circle how pleasant it is TO hear
a woman talk in that low key which
always characterizes the true lady.
In the sanctuary at home how such a
voice soothes the fretiul child and
cheers the weary husband. How
sweetly its cadence floats through the
sick chamber and around the dying
bed with what solemn melody do
they breathe prayer for the depart
ing soul Alb, yes, low, soft voice is
certainly ian excellent thing in
woman"