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Year: 1879

THE fact is patent to the Shoe and Leather
Reporter "that the husbandman, the artisan,
and all who depend for subsistence upon the
labor of their hands, will be the earliest and
largest benefciaries of the restoration of the
currency. This is as it should be. It is
their turn. They had their hard times when
the tradesmen in the cities were enjoying
season of remarkable prosperity. The law
of compensations naturally works a change
in the conditions. 1t will be necessary, for a
while at least, that the merchant and manu-
facturer should practice rigid economy, and
be satisfied with very moderate gains. There
will be great quantities of goods wanted
more probably for home consumption than
there ever have been before in year of
peace-but the customers who are to buy
them have the money to pay for them, and
have for five years been taking practical les
sons in respect of the value of hard cash.
They have acquired thorough comprehen-
sion of the worth of dollar. They know
how much actual physical exertion it repre-
sents, and they are no longer in hurry to
part with their funds for fear they will fall
before they can get rid of them. On the
whole, our conclusion is that we are on the
threshold of propitious epoch, but that
prudence, frugality and conservatism will be
the only effectual guarantees of individual
succass -
Year: 1879

To the mind of the Cincinnati Commercial
"if it must happen that VOORHEES, of Indiana
shall be Senator for six years trom the 4th OF
March next, there would be certain har-
mony in the election Of John A. Logan to
say with him. The two champions would
be in their wild and stentorian hostilities a
tremendous comfort to each other. Their
stalwart encounters would reverberate
through the land. Neither would know or
need to care what the other was about 1t
would be sufficient for either to be aware
that he was to his party what the holy tin
horn is to the Red Spook freshly materialized
from the happy hunting grounds, a reverber-
ator for the incomprshensibe intelli sence
that is lost to reasonable beings. They
would rush together in mighty wrath, like
the fighting buffaloes in the eye of the settin'
sum-
Year: 1879

THE Calais Times would "like to have
Congress test this specie payment business,
Let it at once pass law increasing the issue
of legal tenders until the per capita circula-
tion shall reach some adequate point. Then
if the faith of the people in the GreeDback,
made full legal tender, shall prevent drain
Of coin out of the Treasury, well and good.
If not, let the resumption policy go to eternal
smash" That is, because our credit is good
and people accept our notes believing they
will be paid, let us issue great many more
notes than we can pay. Then if people re-
fuse to take them except at discount, let
the honest policy of paying our debts '.go to
eternal smash" That is all there is of it.
Year: 1879

THE bill that they say Bismarck wishes to
make law doesn't seem to be so dreadful
after all. 1t simply authorizes the Reichstag
to discipline its members for unbecoming
language by reproof or. exclusion from the
floor. Most parliamentary bodies exercise
that privilege.
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters ana commur,
cations The name and address OF the writer are In
all Indispensable, not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty OF good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used
Year: 1879

THE people of Maine expect good times
now. The Republicans have assured them
that resumption would bring about prosper
ity, and the Democrats have said that
Democratic Governor was all that was
needed We have both.
Year: 1879

The men and women of Maine, who are total ab-
stainers from and in favor OF the employment of
all wise and ptuient tor the prohibition of the
importation, manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liquors, are invited to meet in Mass Convention lat
Year: 1879

For dust in the eyes. avoid rubbing,
dash water into them. Remove cinders,
cts, with round point of lead pencil.


Remove insects from the ear by tepid
water; never put hard instrument into
the ear.


IL an artery is cut, compress above the
wound; if vein is cut, compress below.


If choked, get upon ell fours and
cough.


For light buns, dip the part in cold
water; if the skin is destroyed, cover with
varnish.


Smother a fire with carpet, ETC., water
will often spread burning oil and increase
the danger.


Before passing through smoke, take a
full breath, and then stoop low, but if
carbon is suspected, walk erect.


Suck poison wounds, unless your
mouth is sore: enlarge the wound, or
better, cut out the part without delay.
Hold the wounded part as long as can be
borne on hot coal, or end of cigar.


In case of poisoning, excite vomiting
by tickling the throat, or 10y water or
mustard. For acid poisonings, give
acids; in case of opium poisonings, give
strong coffee and keep moving.


If in water, float on the back with the
nose and mouth projecting.


For apoeplxy, raise the head and body,
for fainting, lay the person flat.
Year: 1879


". 2. Lewis, proprietor of the 'Gem


City" paper mills, has miniature zool-
ogical garden at his mills on East Water
street, and among the collection OF birds


beasts is diminutive bantam rooster


4 few days since tame crow, while tax


ing meditative walk, came in too close


proximity to a sly old fox that was feign-
,ing sleep near his den, where he is con-
fined by light chain. Reynard was


apparently oblivious to oil passing things,


but that crow has now learned that ap-
.pearances are very deceitful, and SO are


foxes. Before the crow was aware of


the danger the fox had seized it. Then


there was o loud ''caw, cav" and a flap
ping of wings, which attracted the at
ltention of the little bantam rooster. He
took in the situation at a glance, and at
aonce rushed to the rescue of his feather
ed companion. The plucky little rooster


flew into the face of the fox, struck hard
with wing and spur, and so worried the
fox that he dropped the crow and gave
ibis attention to the rooster, but his
ifeathered antagonist proved as agile as


he is brave, and so soon as he saw the
poor crow, minus few feathers, hop off
safely beyond the limits of Reynard' s


chain, he concluded the law of self-pre-
iservation was the next best thing in


order. so carried it into effect. The fox
then skulked into bis den.
Year: 1879

Cassagnac is not one of the most skill
ful swordsmen in his country His great
power lies rather in his unalterable cool
ness, muscular strength, and in the firm
ness as well as quickness of his eye. The
majority Of swordsmen cannot forbear
glancing at the spot where they intend
to direct their blows. Cassagnac's quick
ness of discernment enables him to ward
them of. His opponents have no such
advantage, for his eye never leaves the
eye of an antagonist. Cassagnac has the
mien of the role he plays. His counte-
nance and demeanor are those of tropi-
cal mousquetaire. "The Don Quixote
of Chiselhurst' (anothername for Cassag-
nac) has tawny and feshy face. His
lips are prominent and sensual, and are
surmounted by thin mustaches, which
curl upward. The eye is black and deep.
The forehead is high. He has thick,
bushy hair, such as is seen in tropical
regions. His arms and legs are long,
with trunk to match. He throws him
| self back in a graceful military style.-
His step is regular but rapid. Although
his countenance bespeaks at times a ten
dency to reverie and laziness character
istic of creoles, his every motion betrays
a restless spirit and a feverish activity.
In moments Of calm his attitude is espec-
tally provoking. At such times he cross
es his arms upon his breast in the style
of the great Napoleon. He seems man
out of place. He was born to be chief
of guerrillas, don the Mexican costume,
and live life of adventure and danger in
some wild country covered with prime
val forest. There he might have become
an emporer, and he might have been shot
or lynched, but he would surely have
traversed the glorious phases of an extra


ordinary destiny. at Paris, throwing
himself into politics, with character as
irrepressible as his, he is only scape-
grace and makes himself obnoxious even
to the cause he defends. His noisy de-
votion has been severely censured by
Rouher and the majority of his party.
Magne used to qualify bis zeal as cum
bersome. Intolerant of discipline, be
| took hint from no one, and frequently
opposed his own father, the emperor,
and his ministers when discipline was of
paramount Importance. The empress
alone can induce him to compromise with
his ideas. It is said that he has more
| than q subjects love for her.
Year: 1879

With trembling hand she took the book
down from the shelf. oh sir, said she
during many a sleepless night | have
been accustomed to enter the secret
thoughts of my heart on the blank leaves
at the end of the book. [ hope l may
never know whose writings they are; you
will promise me that 2


Certainly Bertha. / will take care
that your secrets are not profaned. But
now get ready that We may CO.


While she left the room to put Oh her
bonnet and shawl, Karl Trait for the
young man was no other than our hero)
glanced over the writing in the book,
and his eyes filed with tears Of emotion
and delight as he read the outpourings
Of pious heart; and when they had left
the house together, and she was walking
beside him With q dignity of which she
seemed entirely unconscious, he cast
upon her looks of respect and admiration.
They first went to madame Berg, Who
did not give the advance required, but
| assured the young man that Bertha was
an angel. Certainly this praise Mr..
Trait valued higher than the money he
had asked for. They pawned the book,
and the required sum was made up.
Bertha was overjoyod.


But if you spend all that money to-
day remarked the young man, 'on what
will you live tomorrow"


4 DO not know, but trust in God. I
shall work the whole night through


When they went to the tavern, the
young man went in first to prepare old
Mr.. Schmidt for the part he wished him
to act; then he fetched Bertha. 1t is
impossible to describe the joy he felt
when he saw the young girl throw herself
in her fathers arms, and press him to
| her heart.


She paid the bill and triumphantly led
him home. Trait accompanied them
| and said he had few more kreutzers in
his pocket; she had better go and get
something to eat. It was late before
Trait went home that night. but the
leap from the Main bridge was no more
thought Of. He came to the house every
evening, in order, as he raid, to share
with them his scanty earnings.


About a fortnight after, as he was
going away one evening, he said to Ber-
tina: will you become my wife2 am
only poor clerk, but L am honest and
upright.


Bertha blushed and cast her eyes to
the ground.


A few days after the young couple,
simply but respectfully attired, and &C
companied by Herr Schmidt, went to the
quiet way. When they came out nlar
and wife, an elegant carriage was stand
ing at the door, and footman in ricl
livery let down the step.


Come, said tho happy husband to his
bewildered wife, who looked at him will
amazement.


Before she could utter word the
three were seated in the carriage, driving
away at a quick pace. The carriage
stopped before splendid house i'll thc
best part of Frankfort. They were re
ceived by number of domestics, who
conducted them to apartments decorated
in the most costly style.


This is your MISTRESS said Trait t
the servants and her commands yol
have henceforth to obey. My darlin:
wife, said he then turning to Bertha
Il am Karl Trait one of the weaIthies
men Of this city,
Year: 1879

BALTIMORE, June 2S.-A storm from the
southwest passed over the central part ol
this city about 4 o'clock this afternoon,
continuing about half an hour. In the
track OF the storm the streets were deluged,
and in the vicinity Of the Custom House
and Maryland Institute between forty
and fifty buildings were unroOfed and
large plate glass windows were destroyed.
The track Of the storm was not more than
quarter Of mile wide, anil its fury was
spent before it reached the eastern con-
fines OF the city. In the northwestern
section there was:only slight rain, with.
out wind, and in the northeastern section
heavy rain fell for few minutes.
Year: 1879

The Douglas Monument Again Made


Notorious.


CHICAGO, June 2s.-For the third time
since its completion the Douglas Monu.
ment gains notoriety as the scene Of a
suicide. This morning the body of man
was found in the inclosure just north
of the monument. A bullet hole in the
head and a small revolver clutched in the
right hand plainly told OF suicide. The
mans name was Martin Arndt. He had
been working for Clement 4 Sayer, and
yesterday morning he demanded an in.
crease Of pay, and was discharged. He
wrote a letter to his wife saying he could
not get work, and was going to the Doug
las Monument to commit suicide. He was
q corpse before thsletter was received. He
leaves vile and one son.
Year: 1879

NEw YoRx, June 29.-The steamer City
of New York left yesterday for Havana,
and when between Absecom and Barne-
gat was in collision with the iron bark
Helen from Havana for this port with su-
gar. The boat sunk, taking down the Cap.
tain Barclay, boatswain, cook, a seaman
and an apprentice. The mate and five
seaman were saved. The City of New
York returned with loss OF her stem and
was leaking. She is discharging her cargo
at her dock.
Year: 1879

1T suits certain class OF politicians
to talk incessantly about hard times,
but it is fact that this is to-day the
most prosperous country on earth. In
England, $25 per acre is paid for the
use of land as rent. The very best of
land may be purchased here for that
amount, and in many localities for
less than half of it.
Year: 1879

ONE OF the great issues upon which
the Democratic party proposes TO go to
the country is whisky five cents a
drink and sugar thrown in." Upon
that platform Senator Vance, of North
Carolina, should be nominated for the
Presidency.
Year: 1879

THE Pacific Department of the
Grand Army of the Republic is
making arrangements to give General
Grant gland reception when he ar
rives at San Francisco, which will be
some time in September.
Year: 1879

The New York Times of Monday
contains highly interesting sketch of
Peter Cooper, the great philanthrOpist.
written by Grace Greenwood. 1t is an
important contribution to the news
paper literature of the day.
Year: 1879

A Ball I5 Years in u Soldiers Breast.


A few days ago Mr.Thomas Wright,
of this town, succeeded in cutting out
with his own hand a very large leaden
ball, which he received in the battle of
Chickamauga in 1854. He was shot in
the back and the ball lodged in the
breast bone, where it has been con-
stant source of irritation, causing him
frequently great pain. For some time
past it has worked toward the front of
the breast. where it could be easily
felt. Mr.. Wright had suffered so much
with it that he refused to submit to an
operation, and finally cut it out with
his pocket knife. The ball is very
large one, it is very little batterec, and
it seems that its great weight alone
would have caused its displacement
sooner. But so it is-being IA years
and eight months between the time it
was shot into Mr.. Wright's body and
its removal. He was shot some 16
times during the war.-BristoL NeaOs.
Year: 1879

Take an ordinary straw hat and sit down on
it, stamp on it, and let the dog sleep on it
few nights, and then 1t will have been reduced
to a proper shape for lady's fashionable
bonnet
Year: 1879

The new headsman Is about to ask an In
crease Of salary for himself and bis assistants.
The demand Is based on the fact, attested by
all the physicians, that nothing Is SO fetiguing
as "head work"
Year: 1879

gardng the wheat crop continue to be re-
ceived from Minnesota and Wisconsin The
yield will not be as great as In 1877 but the
quality is the very finest. The outlook Is very
favorable
Year: 1879

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-Col. James B. Price,
the well known mail contractor and stage line
proprietor and the reputed owner of all the
United States mail wagons in this city had
seized yesterday by the sheriff every one of
his vehicles They were held some time, but
they were finally released on time to carry
the evening mail
Year: 1879

The debate in tho House on the Army
bill is drawing to a close, and it Is expected
that vote will be reaohed next Saturday.
At TINT time tho Democrats will need to
muster their entire available strength III
order to mako suro Of passing tho
political amendments, as the Groenbackers
have in CAUCUS resolved to vote
against tho policy Of attaching political Log
islatio6 TO appropriation bills. They will
move on tho floor Of the House to strike out
tho section objected to, but, 1t unsuccessful
in this attempt. they will refrain from voting
on the passage of tho bill and leave tho issue
between tho Democrats and Republicans.
Year: 1879

The San Francisco Hebrew Oh.
server says: BY filial piety we
mean the exercise of those feeling.
of reverence, submission and love
and the faithful and conscientious
discharge Of those duties which
children owe their parents. The
first duty which children owe is to
their God; the second, to their
parents. They are his appoint
ed guardians, the season ol
helplessness and inexperience.--
God has intrusted him to their
care, and in return for that care he
requires honor and in obedience.
A child cannot be pious toward
God without being pious toward
his parents. Show us the boy that
honors his parents, and we will
show you the man that will obey
the laws of his country and make
a good citizen. Show us the boy
that is disobedient to his parents,
and turbulent and ungoverable at
home, and We will show you the
man that will set at naught the
laws of his country, and be ready
to do every evil work. When a
boy ceases to respect his father, or
honor his mother, and becomes
tired OF home and its sacred en-
dearments, there is very little hope
for him.
Year: 1879

A Hartford mans excuse for
stealing a pair of chickens was
that while at work he hung his
coat near the coop and on going
for it he found the chickens roost-
ed on the same. He hadn't the
heart to wake them up, he said, so
he wound his coat around them
without waking them and carried
them off. His defence was inge-
NOUS, but he was sent up for three
months all the same.-Waterbury
American.
Year: 1879

A little boy, not the son of a
Yale professor was saying his
prayers in this city the other night,
when his devotional frame Of mind
was somewhat infringed upon by q
brother who has little apprehen.
of the "sweet hour of prayer
The little fellow Struggled between
his inclination for a time, but final
ly compromised by saying: "Please
Lord, excuse me while punch my
brother Johnnie's head" Johnnie's
head having been duly punched,
the prayer was resumed and fin
ished.-New Haven Journal.
Year: 1879

The beer-wagon drivers Of the various
breweries of this city will meet tonight at
Arbeiter Hall. 1t is said that the object of
the meeting is either to form union or to
organize strike. ,.-
Year: 1879

feeling his way with cane.


thought the subject over for ten min
utes or SO but did net there and then puI
out my eyes, but admitted nevertheless
that there was a good deal i'll what be
had said, and that he was philosopher
in the fullest sense Of the word.


A few days after I called at my blind
friends house, remarkable fine house
up near Central Park.


HE is not at home, sir" said the ser
want who took my card. "or rather he
can see no one for a few days. DR.. Ag-
new performed a successful operation On
him for cataract yesterday-one my
master has long and hopefully looked
forward to-and absolute rest is ordered
my master for the present. From TIE
French Of Pierre FeroR.
Year: 1879

missions with eminent citizens willing to
serve without compensation. no public in
terest would suffsr by the failure. since it
is matter of everyday experience that
when foreign missions fall vacant there is
no haste or urgency to hli them,
and that no complaint is ever made,
even by party malice, that the country loses
anything by the delay. Sudden occasions
can easily be met by special ENJOYS
and aside from sudden emergencies it
makes no real difference whether even the
greater missions are filled or vacant.
There might be some hazard in trying the
experiment whether al able statesman
would serve as President for the mere reim-
bursement of his expenses, but it would be
perfectly safe to try this experiment with
any or all of our foreign missions We
have no doubt that the mere honor would
give us abler ministers than any prospect
of emolument. But whatever might be the
result of e trial it could be attended with
no serious disadvantage, since it is of such
slight consequence whether any particular
foreign mission is vacant or not.


Our diplomatic service is merely
method of keeping up our national re-
spectability, but this object is habitually
defeated by the appointment of unfit men.
Incompetent ministers are appointed be-
cause our interest in foreign governments
is so slight that it makes no real difference
whether we are ably represented or not, OF
whether, indeed. we are represented at all.
The dignity of the United States would be
best represented abroad by a gallant and
efficient navy, serving at once as symbol
of our power and proof of our ability to
resent and punish national insults. Diplo-
macy can do nothing for us except in rare
special emergencies but a powerful navy
would make foreign governments SO consid-
crate and deferential that we should easily
steer clear of international disputes
Year: 1879

correspondent at Washington sends us
some interesting comments on Louisiana
affairs in the shape Of an interview with
ex-Marshal Pitkin. The Marshal assumes
that the republicans will succeed in the
State election of next year, owing to help
from the conservatives and nationals, these
having proceeded principally from the
democratic party. to which they will not
return. Republican success is to be sought
also in the exclusion of some leaders, so
called, who will promptly constitute them
selves millstones around the neck Of the de-
mocracy, while the detection of the conserva-
tives will deprive the democracy Of the
amount of money usually demanded of it by
the ''short haired" element. The corserva-
tives are reported as thoroughly in earnest
and willing to work with any party honestly
meaning reform. There is world of sug-
gestion in the Marshal's admission that
only two or three of the federal Office.
holders in the State would be accepted by
the combined reformers. The success of
the coalition thus outlined is declared to
be the only hope of Louisianas creditors,
although the State is said to be fully able
to pay if expenses are reduced as they may
be without detriment to local interests.


All this may seem too good to be true, but
MS Louisiana has not since the war been ut
any time in fully competent hands, and as
there is certainly O fair proportion of hon
esty and ability among her citizens, the
coalition alluded to may become possible
It certainly would be effective.