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Year: 1875

II is well known that Crowned Heads and people
of that sort invariably take all they can get IN the
way of earthly goods. A knowledge of this fact
lately moved person in Fulton, n Y. to prepare
hal barrel of the soft and enticng compound called
appe butter. and to dispatch the same, as per adj
dress, to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, buckingham
Palace. England" Such graceful and beautiful
little attentions as this are what cement the bonds
of humanity and shed soft light of tol-de-rol over
the dreary pathway Of existence. II is to be hoped
that this kindly gentleman will not have an expo
rience like that of the Michigan farmer who shipped


barrel Of -four to the same Crowned Head not long
ago. and while promising all his neighbon to show
them the autograph letter of thanks, was slightly
amazed to learn that his barrel had been sold at
auction with some other unclaimed and less regal
freight.
Year: 1875

Capt. Eads, the accomplished engineer OF the
great ST. Louis bridge. has ben handsomely suS-
tanned by tho joint Board Of Civil and Army En-
gineers appointed to consider the proper means Of
opening the mouth of the Mississippi With the
single exception of Gen. II. G. Wright. who had
been previously committed to the plan of depending
on a snip canal through which to pass the whole
commerce of the mighty river. the entire
Board report III favor of the plan
adopted in nearly all great European rivers,
and urged by Capt. Eads. This proposes 10 use the
force of the river itself for removing the bar at it's
mouth. by means of a system of jetties Absurd
efforts have been made to create sectional support
for the scheme Of building railroad through the
Southern wilderness to the Pacific. on the ground
that the South demands and must have material
recognition What the South and the West alike
need is not more railroads through the wilderness.
but uninterrupted navigation from the Mississippi
to the Gulf THIS is something practical, and If the
Southern members concentrate their efforts upon 1t
instead of wild railroad schemes they are much
moro likely to succeed
Year: 1875

The Fiaancier of Saturday contains letter from
Senator John sherman, by way OF apology for the
Caucus Finance act. We arc unable to see that the
Senator throws any further light the subject. On
the contrary his letter to place the defects of
the now law in still stronger relief The chief merit
of the act in the Senator'S opinion, is that it estab
lshes policy which. "if it had not been adopted
now tho Democratic party in tho next Congress
would have defeated. The pretense that the Demo
cratic party, as represented in the next House.
would have favored any bill for specie payments is
utterly false If there exist any conclusive reasons
for believing the next House more friendly to nta-
tion than the present House is, we should be glad to
know them. The London Economist, which has the
happiness Of viewing the proceedings of Congress
from distance of 5000 miles very correctly pro-
nounces the measure "a Republican move TO gain
credit with the country before the Democratic ma
jority in the new House has chance of doing any
thing. AS the resumption Of specie payments is
popular cry while real initiation is also popular the
majority have adopted the ingenious plan Of bill
which promises resumption at O very distant date,
and meanwhile does the inilaionists no harm If it
does not exaggorato the evil they desire
Year: 1875

The selection of so upright and capable
citizen as Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt to act as Chair
man of the TaWmany General Committee Is
thing of good omen for the city which Tammany
must govern. and for all citizens who believe
in the conduct Of public affairs through men of
probity and standing. We are evidently on
the eve of important political movements in
the city, and the public will feel safer with
men like Mr. Hewitt at the helm.
Year: 1875

Probably the oldest timber in the
world which has been subjected to man
is that which is found In the ancient
temples of Egypt. 1t is found in con-
necti0n with homework which is known
to be at least four thousand years old.
This wood, aud the only wood used in
the CT. stIuction OF the temple, is in the
form OF ties, holding the end OF one
etOne to another in its upper service.
When two blocks were laid in place,
then it appears that an excavation about
an inch deep was made in each block,
into which an hour. glass-shaped tie was
driven. 1t is, therefore, very difficult to
force any stone from its position. The
ties appear to have been the taTmsrisk
wood, Of which the ark was constructed,
a sacred tree in ancient Egypt, and now
very rarely found in the valley of the
Nile. Those dove tailed ties are Just as
sound now ss on the day of their inses-
tion. Although fuel is extremely scarce
in that county, these bits Of wood are
Tot large CROUCH to make it an object
with the Arats to Eeave off layer after
layer of heavy stone fer so small a prize.
Year: 1875




WASHINGTON, November 30.-The
Liberals or Independents in the next
house ara eight in number. There is
some speculation here as to their party
affiliations in the coming congress. but
the prevailing impression is that they
will go into the Democratic caucus next
Friday. Mr.. Banning, in conversation
on the subject to-day, expressed this
opinion, and said that so far
as he is concerned, he certainly
should do SC. He does not see the
use OF the necessity of keeping up an in
dependent organization, and believes it
to be the duty of every man in congress
and out OF it who desires to see reform
in the administration Of the government
to join the Democratic party. If General
Bsnk5 shall show his sympathy with
the Democrats Of the h0use by going
into their caucus, there can be no doubt
that his claims and qualifications will
be considered in the organization of the
committees.
Year: 1875

who furnished the money to build the


road. The road being completed, be-


longs to the stockholders Almostany


good road will pay twenty-five per
cent. per annum on its original cost.


Of course the stock of such road is in
demand, and everybody wants it. The
owners get together, on the sly, and
raise the capital stock of the company
from one million to four millions.
Three millions more of stock is now
struck off and divided between the
stockholders. Now they are ready to
sell stock, and they will sell at SO or 90
cents on the dollar. Everybody is
astonished that the stock of such a
railroad is down so low. and 1t is soon
whispered around that the road is not
paying over six per cent. on the capi-
tai stock. In reality it is paying
twenty-four per cent on its actual cap
ital stock, but the additional three
millions of watered stock now comes
in for dividend. We know of but
two roads in the United States that
have not been managed by these water
doctors-the- Baltimore and Ohio and
the Texas Central. These two roads
are upon firmer basis and doing a
better business than any other roads
on the continent. And the reason is
obvious The original stockholders
were honest men and do business ON
correct principles. Besides, railroad
stock is q taxable commodity, and
these watered stock chaps have to pay
taxon their stock, thank the Lord.


We know it is wicked to rejoice over
the misfortune of anyone; but we can
bear the misfortune of those fellows
with great Christian fortitude. If we
are not mistaken, there will be no
more watered stock in the United


States after the next Congress meets.


Be that as it may, we know the men
who have chief control of this road at
present, and we hope they will keep
control. They do not deal in watered
stock, and have no use for men who do.
Year: 1875

THE rain storm is apparently over
and yesterday morning the sun came
ont warm and bright. Our rain
gauges differ, but it is safe to say that
not less than ten nor more than eleven
inches of rain have fallen in this
valley within the last four days. This
is sufficient for the present. 1t has
shortened up many long faces, and
will add few millions in wealth and a
few thousands in population to the
possessions Of Los Angeles county.
The farmers now assure us that good
crops are insured, even though moth
ing more than the usual Spring show
ers fall. 1t is probable, however, that
we shall have four or five more inches
of rain between this and the last of
April, in which case, Southern Cali
fornia will be blessed with one of her
most favorable seasons.
Year: 1875

OUR correspondent and agent to
whom has been assigned the task OF
collecting Information relative to the
land and water privileges of the Cuca-
monga Homestead Association, which
will be of value to those seeking infor-
nation on that subject, writes that he
has possessed himself Of all the facts,
and will forward to the HERALD in a
week or so a detailed report of his
views and observations.
Year: 1875

Nothing could have been so disas-
trous to our railroad prospects as dry
season. Grading would have been
hard and expensive; the farmers would
have been timid and slow to take
stock in it, merchants would have
complained of hard times and dull
business, and stock-raisers would have
been in an ill humor generally. But
all these gloomy prospects have passed
away, and everybody is in a good
humor now. The railroad stock will
all be taken so quick that there will
hardly be enough to satisfy the people.
A half dozen of our wealthy citizens
could build this road and never feel it.
But we do not want them to do it. As
this is the first permanent and profit
able railroad investment that has
been presented to this people, We want
all to have an equal chance. This Los
Angeles and Independence road will
pay for its building and equipment in
five years. Some sharp business men
say it will do it in three or four years
at most, but we put it at five years.
This is equal to twenty per cent. on
the investment: This is much better
than loaning money at one per cent.
and paying lawyers to search records
and draw mortgages and a commission
or fee, to close the mortgage and coll
lect the money. Almost everybody is
making afittle more than expenses,
and many are putting their money in
the Savings bank at small interest.
Let them take stock in this road and
pay it in installments. Anyone that
has $50 on hand can take $500 stock.
1t will be called in in ten per cent. in
stallments and long before the last
installment is called in, the road will
be earning enough to pay its own way.


We have no idea that over sixty or
eighty per cent. of the stock will ever
be called for; in which event man
taking $500 worth ofstock would only
pay $500 or $4oO for it. This stock
will sell for its full value long before
the road is completed. But we do not
want any one to think of selling this
stock; keep it. In five years it will
be worth twice what you paid for it,
and the dividends on a few hundred
dollars worth of it will support FAM
ily. a There is no investment in the
world that pays Better than an hon.
estly conducted railroad, in any coun-
try where there is ordinary business;
and there is not q road on the conti-
nent with such prospect for business
as this one has. If. it was finished to-
day, Panamint alone could give 1t all
the freight it could carry for fve-7yea,
for twenty-years to come. But we
are asked why it is that the stock of
so many railroads is selling below par.
The explanation is easy. AS soon as
road ID well under way and the cars
begin to run and money is made, a
few sharp fellows get their heads to-
gether and begin to cry the stock
down; and they have one or more
men out buying up the stock at
a low figure. As soon as they get the
bulk of the stock in their hands they
call meeting and water the stock.
Perhaps there are some who do not
understand the process of watering
stock. They do it in this wise: Sup
pose o road has been built at a cost Of
one million dollars. Ambition dollars
worth of stock has been issued to those
Year: 1875

Are taken out FREE, and those who
do not moan business, please defer
your trip until Dec. 7, whom the Lots
Will DO $500. Then wo will have
more time, and tho weather will bo
cooler.
Year: 1875

AT 945 WEST TWENTIETH STREET SECOND
IA floor front Room with hall Room adjoining to let. to-
gether separately with first class Board also hall Rooms
for gentlemen; moderate One block from Elevated
Railway station.
Year: 1875

French correspondent says: A strange and
painful event is reported to have taken place at
st. Omer. The other day an old soldier, named
Lepretre, who had gone mad, made his escape
from st. Louis and threw himself inte the river.
He was dragged ont and secured without much
trouble by the gendarmes- Unfortunately he was
permitted to escape q second time, when he sought
refuge on the roof OF house and obstinately re-
fused to come down. The madman demolished a
chimney and flung the bricks at all who ap-
preached him. The fre-engine was brought out
against him, but he was not to be driven from his
post by water. An atteEspt was made TO take the
position by assault, but the man who had volun-
Ieered to climb the chimney was sooa put horS de
combat. A strong narcotic was mixed with the
food handed up to the besieged but It had no effect
on Lepretre, who kept his post for two days and
two nights At last, tired Of waiting, the author-
ties Of st. Omer resorted to the ultima ratio and
actually employed firearms. The unfortunate
mailman, after having been wounded by two
Chassepot bullets and two bullets from revolver,
capitulated and was taken back TO the hospital.
Year: 1875

Col. MAsoNs NEW RoAD-Several parties who have recently travelled the new road be- tween here and Verde have spoken in very high terms of it as an improvement over the old one, and recently one of our heaviest freighters, Mr. Samuel Miller has travelled it and tells us that he was astonished at the amount of work Col Ma son and his men have been doing there, and avows that the improvement is almost incalcuIa- be. IL would have taken many thousands of dollars to have built the TO Id by paid labor, and yet the Col. has accomplished it with his soldiers with scarcely any cost. The mail now makes two or three hours better time than by the old way, and trains can haul nearly third more and save nearly day in time on account of its being a shorter and better route 10 make time over.
Year: 1875

FROM Washington, of date April l3, we have telegrams on Texas and Pacific prospects which afford us somewhat new sensation even if the rumors are not based on truth The dispatches say that the managers of the Texas and Pacific contemplate change of programme before the meeting of the next Congress, which change will consist of the withdrawal of Col. Tom Scott and his associates from the corporation, and the cleo ton of southern democrats in their places This, in connection with the known almost unanimous and favorable sentiment of south ern representatives in Congress, is expected to insure the success of the bill to aid the construction of the road at next session. Col. Scott is said to approve this programme. Citizen.
Year: 1875

SCHOOL VACATIoS.-We have heard that the School Trustees have directed rest of three or four weeks for the pupils of Prescott Public School, immediately after Msy-day We have made some inquiry and ascertained from good authority that the custom in the best regulated schools East and West is to have tue School year divided somewhat as follows: Three terms of lS weeks each. The first term generally begins on the 2d Monday in September. At the end of l3 weeks they have vacation of one week. l3 weeks mere of school and two weeks vacation Another l3 weeks of school and the year ends with vacation of 10 weeks, lasting through July and August. This division of time seems to be about as good as could be desired. Twenty-fi weeks at a stretch for children to bend themselves to study is an unreasonable requirement.. Those who have made the education of tue young life study are unanimously in favor of giving the little fellows an occasional rest Rest is not only con- ducive to the health of the pupil bui sharpens the intellect and encourages them 10 take hold of their studies with renewed vigor. Thirty-nine weeks in the year is about all the strain the juve- nile mind can stand and thrive on it.
Year: 1875

THERE is report here that Agent Roberts, whom the Indian Commissioners reported "un- der cloud,' has returned to Camp Apache. What for, Is not stated; probably 10 settle up some of his old affairs, for surely after what has transpired with him and his agency he will not be returned with authority to act as Agent again. There seems to be sufficient testimony of his grossly immoral conduct, to say nothing of his mismanagement, to forever let him out both of office and the association and confidence of de- cent people.
Year: 1875

RACE TRAcK.-Thos. Saunders has uuderta- ken to put the Race Track, in Miller's field, in order for racing tor $500, and has gone right to work at 1t. The racing public may depend on good job and peed not be afraid 10 trot out their best stock. The times and conditions of the first races over this track will bc duly announced in the MINER in time for the owners of fast stock 10 be ready
Year: 1875

A CLEAN UP.-Dock Bowen, with his two horse wagon, has cleaned up the plaza very nice ly and it now looks beautiful in it's garb of green weeds. The property owners employed him to do it. All the streets and alleys and back yards of the town, that are not already renovated, ought 10 be served in the same way. It is a shame and a disgrace to have so much filth scattered about the town, besides being dangerous on account of fire and unhealthy
Year: 1875

WALNUT GRovE.-Dud Moreland informs us that wheat and barley are looking very finely in Walnut Grove, and that the farmers are busy planting corn, but the frost has killed all the fruit. This Is great misfortune, as there are several very fine orchards in that Valley which would have supplied Prescott with an abundance of peaches in the season and been quite a source of profit 10 the owners
Year: 1875

turned on Sunday from their annual visit to San Francisco. They have bought large stocks of goods for this market which are on the way and will begin to arrive within the next thirty days.
Year: 1875

HAIL cattered on the roof yesterday equal to the artificial storms they get up to illustrate the panorama of trip up the British Channel, and covered the ground twice during the day aterna- ting with rain, sunshine and cloudy weather One would be quite safe in pronouncing the weather changcahe.
Year: 1875

KNowLEDGE AND VIRTuE.-Knowledge
indeed, is great, bnt she is not the greatest
Virtue is still her lawful and worthy mis-
tress, asserting in every age her supremacy
virtuous deeds, joyiully TO acknowledge
her superior royalty. In that most famous
seat of learning which the world has seen
where science sits enthroned in vast piles of
stately bulldogs rich in art and in associa
tons with the mighty dead-that city
which is the just PRIDE Of old England and
of all who speak the English tongue-there
was nothing 10 me more impressive than
the rude stone cross inlaid in the pavement
of one of its principal thoroughfares, and
marking the spot where Cranmer. Latimer
and Ridley perished for the truth. As
brushed from its surface the dirt with which
the passing vehicles are continually cover
ing 1t. and thought of trave old Latimer
crying out from the burning fagots. " Play
the man, Master Ridley :" and of repent
ant Cranmer. thrusting the hand which
had signed the cowardly recantatiOn into
the thiekest of the flames and holding it
there until it WAS all blIstered and blac ken
ed. exclaiming. - This hand hath offend
ed :" as thought os that scene, the other
glories of Oxford. splendid as they are.
paled before the grander spectacle of the
men who


Mid the flames,


Stood serene, and down the future saw the golden


beam incline


To the side OF perfect Justice, mastered by their


faith divine,


By one mans pain truth to manhood and to Gods


supreme design


President Seelye's address al Northampton
Year: 1875

foreigners for which, | have learned, this
neighborhood is noted. At that very time
many of the inhabitants had shut them
selves up in their houses in fierce rage at
the idea of a detested ''Toiin's' being en-
tertained among them.


\ shot fired at something (or somebody
else rebOunded from a rock and hit Young
fellow; but his painful wound was at once
dressed by my guard Mejia, who had dress
ed more than one wound in the recent civil
war here. ! gave the best direction l could
and the boy was carried to native hospital,
where be has since died, really from want
of decent medical treatment. Bnt death
makes but very little impression in Japan.
Year: 1875

Docs TuAT HAVE "SHoT NIAGARA ,-Ap-
ropos to the case Of dog which, du:ing re
cent low water, crossed the rapids above
Niagara Falls to a small islet. and is now
unable to return, the Niagara Falls Register
recalls two instanc in which dogs have
been sent over the falls, and survived the
plunge. In November, 1886, a trou ublesOme
female bull-terrier was put in a coffee sack 9.
by couIle of men who had determined to
get rid Of her, and thrown off from the
middle of Goat Island Bridge. In the fol-
lowing spring she was found alive and well
about 90 rods below the ferry, having lived
through the winter on a dead COW that was
thrown over the bank the previous fall. In
1858 another dog, "A male Of the same breed was
thrown into the rapids, also near the middle
# the bridge. In less than an hour he
came up the ferry stairs very wet and not
at all gay. The reason why the animals
are not killed is that the water pOurs down
so rapidly and in such quantities that the
water below, 50 10 speak, cannot run off
fast enough, and it piles up in large water
cones, which are constantly forming and
breaking, lfany strong animal should fall
on to one of these cones, as upon soft
cushion it might slide safely into the cur
rent below The dogs were doubtless for
tunate enough to fall in this way, aided,
also, By the repulsion of the water from the
rocks in the swift channel through which
they passed. Ii is not impossible that some
strong man, in Light strong boat, may
thus, at some futu -e time, 90 over the Horse
shoe Fall and not be killed.
Year: 1875

The health and vigor of the several organs
Of the body depend upon the simple condition
that the functions which pertain to each shall
be regularly and actively performed. If vi
tality is sluggish or deficient. this condition is
not properly fulfilled, and as a consequence
disease is soon inaugurated. Prevent it by a
timely use Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which rouse the vital energies when dormant
and endow the feeble frame with needful
stamina. At the same time that the Bitters
infuse new strength into the system, they cor
rect those functional irregularities and local
weaknesses which sap the vital power. Dys-
pepsia, bladder and kidney complaints. gout,
stipation and nervous diseases are invariably
overcome by the operation Of this standard
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