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Year: 1874

The beautiful constellation of the Plei
AIDES is one of the most familiar in the
sky, but it is probably not generally
known how important position is held
by one of it's stars in the economy of the
universe.


We read in the Book of Job of the
"sweet influences of the Pleiades," or
more literally of the "seven stars" but it
has been puzzle to biblical scholars
what is meant bv this expression. OF
this cluster of stars, which Tennyson
compares to swarm of fireflies tangled
in silver BRAID" only six are now visi-
BILE to the naked eye, but as many as two
hundred have been seen through apOwer-
full telescope.


In Greek mythology the group con-
sisted originally of seven sisters, one of
whom married a mortal, and therefore her
star lost its brilliance and was no longer
visible. AS the missing one was lost from
view long before the telescope was dis
covered, it is impossible now to tell
whether it's light was simply bedimmed
or, as in some other cases, altogether ex-
tinguished.


The lost Pleiad has been the subject of
much interest to the poets and painters,
but in the estimation of astronomers the
star called Alcyone holds the first rank.
According to the German astronomer
Maedler it is the sun around which all
the starry systems are revolving. After
seven years spent in the most patient re-
search he came to the conclusion that
Alcyone is the center or hinge of the uni
verse.


1t may not seem to us large and bright
enough to occupy so important position,
but it must be remembered that it is very
distant, and that its light is 537 years in
reaching our earth. Moreover, according
to Maedler's calculations, eighteen mill
ions of years are occupied in one gigantic
revolution of the universe around this re-
mote center


The discoveries resulting from the in
vention of the spectroscope have proved
that there is very rapid motion among
what are known as the "fixed" stars
Some are approaching us, others drifting
away, at the rate of from thirty to fifty
miles a second 1t was long ago an
nounced by Herschel that our sun, with its
attendant planets, was moving toward
particular part of the heavens. 1t is re-
garded as probable by astronomers that
the starry movements, like those of the
great men in Spain, are all revolutionary
in their character, but some have fixed
upon star in the constellation Hercules,
instead of Alcyone, as the central point,
or hub, round which turns the wheel OF
the universe.


Whichever point may befnally decided
upon, we cannot but wonder at the power
and reach of the mind of man, which is
able 10 penetrate into such immense dis
tances of space, to measure the speed OF
such rapid movements, to calculate the
almost inconceivable periods of time oc-
cupied by the revolutions of the heavenly
bodies, and finally to "point confidently
to the starry magnet which unites the
astral brotherhood in one great family."-
Youths Companion.
Year: 1874

The man who has nothing to do is the
most miserable of beings. No matter
how much wealth man possesses he can
neither be contented nor happy without
occupation. We were born to labor and
the world is our vineyard. We can find a
field for our usefulness almost anywhere.
In occupation we forget our cares, our
worldly trials, and our sorrows. 1t keeps
us from constantly worrying and brood
ing over what is inevitable. If we have
enough for ourselves we can labor for the
good of others, and such task is one of
the most delightful duties worthy and
good man can engage in.-Our Fsressde
F1.aend .
Year: 1874

A TOUCHING story is related of young
man from the vicinity of Ebensburg, who
was violently attacked some eight years
ago with the Western fever. He followed
the track of the setting sun, and upon ar
irving at his destination he possessed but
dollar in the world After eight years
of incessant toll he last week returned to
his native hills, having accumulated the
munifcent sum of one hundred and
thirty-eight cents over and above the
amount necessary to pay his fare back
J0E7ast0ao7a Pa Tribune.
Year: 1874

SHORTLY after the American steamer
Illinois left Liverpool on recent trip a
man was discovered who had concealed
himself for the purpose of stealing his
passage. When questioned he handed
the officer card bearing the name of
a correspondent of New York
daily paper. He stated that he had
money, but refused to pay for his passage.
He was therefore confined in state-room
during his passage, and kept on prison
diet
Year: 1874

A lady writing to the Country Gen
tleman thus recapitulates some OF the
valuable suggestions she has had the
good sense to learn from her servant
girls. She says rl-r-.


"The other day Mary was ironing,
and asked for a piece Of sand-psper TO
rub her irons on. was astonished
that had never thought of it before ;
1t Is so nice, removes every bit OF starch
or anything else, and makes them SO
smooth. One girl taught me that old
corsets make the best stOve-cloths.
Just one-half at time is convenient
size. They are ready-made and much
better when unfolded, to take hold oi
anything with, than q made holder,
and much easier to wash. Just throw
them in with the brown towels, as
many as you happen to get soiled
through the week, and they come out
clean and ready to use again. Anoth'
/ er girl pours hot water on the blades
only Of steel knives, and they wipe
and do not need drying. Another one
told nae the best way to keep dry hams
and dried beef was 70 pack in dry salt
We have tried il several years WITH
perfect success. An old salt barrel L
convenient. Set it in some cool dry
place put quite q thick layer Of sail
at the bottom; then pack in the ham:
using the pieces of dried beef, II yoI
have any. for chinking; cover It witt
salt; then hams and salt again, til
the barrel is full. There is not th'
least danger from insects. If the ham
are smoked and the beef dried and
pnt away early, before the hies come
around !; and they are much nicer Z
handle than when put in ashes, o.
oats, or anything Of that kind"
Year: 1874

When our temperance frieEds ap-
peal to the Bible in support of their
opposition to the system Ofregulating
the traffic in intoxicating liquors by
the civil authorities, they should read
the Bible with REASONABLE degree OF
care. Take the 18th verse Of the XIV
chapter Of Deuteronomy, for example


And thou shalt bestow that money for
whatsoever thy soul lusteth after; for oxen;
or for sheep, or for tOine, or for strong drink
or for whatsoever thy soul deSireth /: and
thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy
God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thy
household.


Here was 3 clear, square permission
to buy wine and strong drink, to con-
sumo it, even before the Lord, aud to
rejoice therein with the whole house
hOld-the family.


But some say the liquor OF the Bible
did not make drunk. Let US see
about that. The Lord permitted the
Jews to drink wine and strong
drinks that would intoxicate
If taken to excess, but he pronounced
against drunkenness. Read the
10Th verse of the xxx chapter OF
Deuteronomy, as follows:





ard but then the anger of the Lord and his
jealousy shall smoke against that man, and
all the curses that are written In this book
shall lie upon him, and the Lord shall blot
out his name from under heaven.


Thus the Lord expressly authorized
the Isrealites to drink intoxicating IL
quOrs, but at the same time pronounce
ed a sweeping curse against the drum
ard.


II this was not regulating the use Of
Intoxicating liquors, pray what was
it? Use, but do not abuse, was the
command. 1t was not merely Ii-
cense, but positive legislation.


Then the New Testament nowhere
fOrbids the use OF wine, but it does
say that no drunEdrd shall have eter.
nal life.


In advocating license, therefore, we
stand squarelY upon the Bible, and
upon this rock We shall remain.-CFH-
ciRndti Gazette.
Year: 1874

Leaves, 10 be skeIetOnized, should
be gathered only in dry weather,
should also be perfectly mstured, July
and August being the best months 70
gather them. Among the choicest
varieties are the vine, poplar, beech
and ivy leaves. Dissolve four ounces
of washing soda in one quart of boil
ing water adj two ounces Of quick
lime, and boil fifteen minutes allow
this to cool, and then pour OFF the
clear liquor into Clean saucepan,
and when at the boiling point place
the leaves carefully and boil one hour;
boiling water should be added Occa-
sionally, to supply that lost by evap-
grafton. If, after boiling one hour,
the cellular tissue does not rub OF be
tween the thumb and fore-finger, boil
them till it will; always placing the
leaves in cold water to seperate the
fieshy matter from the skeleton,
Bleach the skeletons by putting them
in a solution Of one quart of water, 8
large tablespoonful OF chloride Of lime
and few drops Of vinegar let them
remain in twenty minutes and then
remove and dry between sheets Ol
white bIotting paper, beneath q gentle
pressure.-BOstOH Journal Of CteBlis'
fTly
Year: 1874

The dissgreeable Odor arising from
perspiratiOn, which is = source o
great vexatiOn TO those who are sub
ject to it, may be removed muct
more effeetually than by the appli
cation Of such ungnents and per
fumes IS are now in use. It is only
necessary TO procure some compound
spirits of ammonia, and place about
two teaspOOnsful in q basin Of wa
ter. Washing the face, hands and
arms with tEis leaves the skin a
clean and fresh as one could wish
The wash is perfectly harmless ant
very cheap. It Is recommended on
the authority Of an experienced physi-
clan, and 1t ought to be tried, At leas
by all whose persons are so offensive
| in this resDect
Year: 1874

The Agricultural gives the follow
ing advice to farmers, who, Dext 10
fishermen, are apt to get their boots
wet through: "When the boots are
taken off, NIL them quite full with
dry oats. This grain has a great
fondness for dampness, and will read
ily absorb the last vestige OF it from
the wet leather. As II takes up the
moisture il sWells and fills the boots
with q tightly-fitting last, keeping its
form good, and drying the leather
without hardening it. In the morn
ing shake out the oats and hang them
in q bag near the fire to dry, ready for
the next wet night, draw on the boots
and go happily about the days
work"
Year: 1874

There are many kin.is of dogs, but
the majority of them are more Orna-
mental thar useful. Theoretically,
dogs are splendid; let US see how they
are practically. The Newfoundland
dog = useful i'm saving children from
drowning. But then you have got to
have u pond, or live by lake, and
have lot of children running about
loose, liable to fall i'm, or else the dog
is Improbable. Then there is the
shepherds dog. He is very useful
for driving sheep, but you have got to
buy a fiJek OF sheep and farm to
keep them on in Or,ier 10 keep a GOg
OF this kind busy. The poodle dog il
not very profitable or useful but To
pacify old maids and keep them busy
to tend something. The rat terrier is
considered very useful for killing rats
but rats are not worth much after
they Rrs killed, and so if you have
that kind of dog, and no rats, you
had better sell him for the most you
can get.
Year: 1874

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The house
judiciary committee reports upon the
petition Of Susan B: Anthony for remit
tance of her fine, imposed by Judge
Hunt of the northern district OF New
York, for alleged illegal voting, saying
that upon the question OF Withdrawing
the case from the jury, it would seem
that the judge himself vaccilated in the
trial, because he permitted the evidence
TO be gone into on both sides as a ques-
ton of fact tending 10 show whether the
petitioner Gid or did not vote, knowing
that she had no right so to do, but after
ward Withdrew the consideration of
that evidence on the fact of intention or
guilty knowledge wholly from the jury
and ordered verdict to be entered upon
his own decision, without allowing the
question TO be argued OF submitted to
the jury, or the jury to pass upon it.
After reciting a long array of precedents
to show that Judge Hunt was in error,
and to the same effect on constitutional
grounds, the report concludes that
therefore, because the fine has been inn
posed by q court of the United States,
for an Offense triable by a jury, without
submitting the case to g Jury, and be-
cause the court assumed TO itself the
right to enter verdict without submit-
ting the case to a jury, and in order that
the Judgment OF the house. il it concur
with the judgment of the committee in
the most signal and impressive form,
makes its determination to sustain in
its integrity the common law right of
trial by jury, your committee recon-
mend that the prayer OF petitioners be
granted.
Year: 1874

The Police and Municipal Power OF


PittsEurg Arrayed Against the Crusad-


ing Women-Sidewalk Devotions Pee


remptorily Suspended.


PITTsBuRG, Pa, April O. 1874.


There was considerable excitement occasioned
here to-day among the crusaders and temperance
folk generally, owing to the action OF the Police
Commission directing Mayor Blackmore to instruct
the police to arrest all women found praying on
the sidewalks, and to strong force in dispers-
ing any congregation OF persons before the saloons
OF the city. The women however met at the
temperance Alliance Rooms this morning and
started out, cheerful and determined, and uncon-
scious OF the Instructions of the police.
They Wended their way to the barroom of
hostery on Sixth street, known as Red
Lion Hotel, and had Just got into good working
trim when the Chief OF Police Irwin, politely in
formed the ladies OF the action or the Mayor stat
ing that the disgraceful proceedings OF yesterday
warranted The authorities in taking such steps so
as to prevent repetition. They must not ente
any saloon without the PERMISSION OF the owner,
and in no case would lie allow them to pray on
the public sidewalks, under penalty ofarrest.


This heavy blow to the adies, and re-
treat to headquarters was decided upon. The
scene at their rooms was most exciting. The ladies
gathered IN little groups discussing the why's"
ing check to their abors. Some were in Iavor or
totally disregarding the authority OF the police and
Mayor and his representative. Others doubted the
authority Of the opposition. and asked for some
legal advice upon the question. A messenger
was despatched to get the advice OF United States
District Attorney Reid on the matter, and tins
official advised them to hold meetings inside the
Saloons with the consent OF the proprletors, and
not pray on the public highways. The spirits OF
the ladies ere again raised by the ing words
OF the District Attorney, and 1t was resolved to
continue the crusade.


The Chief OF Police refused to send them an
escort and cautioned them again against praying
on the streets. They again started out this alter
noon, trusting, as they said, in God Tor protection
and guidance. and visited number or wholesale
houses, where they prayed and sang to their
hearts content.
Year: 1874

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


was the statement OF an arrest Of truckman
for swapping his whip at dog, published in your
paper yesterday, an actual or an imaginary occur
renceY II 1t did really occur, beg to ASK Is there
no limit to this man BerGh's power to annoy the
community What is the range OF hts authority 2
Until we know this we are In constant fear OF ar
rest for unknown offences. Yours respectfully,


MERCHANT.
Year: 1874

ADAMS AppLE.-Adam's apple is the name
given to the protuberance in the fore part of
the throat, occasoned by the thyroid cartilage
of the larynx. This name originated from
superstitious tradition, that piece of the for
hidden fruit, which Adam ate, stuck in his
throat, and occasioned the swelling
Year: 1874

TINE TO Pass THE HAr.-At concert, q
celebrated violinist was performing solo on
one string, when fellow in the audience was
heard to say, "Well, Joe if the times are so
hard that fellow can't buy but one string to
his fiddle, it's time somebody passed round
the hat"
Year: 1874

nsas" A New England boy, seeking his for
tune in the West, writes home that he has
joined three churches of various faiths, for he
is persuaded that this is the way not only to
secure the patronage of the best people, but
also to have q hand in all the fun there is
going.
Year: 1874

ENCOURAGE Your CHILDREN -Encour-
ment works wonders with almost anybody, no
matter what his occupation in life may be.
A boy likes to be encouraged; so does girl;
a man likes it so does woman and even
the older grandfather and grandmother have
a relish for it.


Some parents often make mistake in not
giving their children credit when they do
thing we'll, and some unintentionally let
lesson that has been studied hard, or piece
of work that has been we'll done by boy or
girl, to pass without the least notice. This
discourages child and has very bad effect
otherwise.


Encouragement puts new life in child, es-
pecially if bestowed by parent. Yet there
are people who, though anxious to have their
children do we'll, continually and in a dispir-
tied way, tell them that they shouldn't do so
and so, that it is wrong, ETC., without ever
having little friendly talk with them and
giving them good advice and encouraging
them when they do right.
Year: 1874

It will thus be seen that under the ordlna-
ry circumstances, three million bales of cotton
are as valuable to the planter, and will bring
as much money as can be obtained for four or
even five million bales. A small crop is in
creased in value by speculation. A large
crop is reduced in value by any disturbance
of the money market, or by war, pestilence or
famine. The surplus land can be pro6tably
occupied in producing pork, corn and hay,
without reducing the value of the cotton crop
one dollar. TRY it.-G. Aliens Circular.
Year: 1874

L'ENrANT TERRIBLE.-A story is told of
the daughter Of a prominent person, now in
the lecture field, which is peculiarly suggestive
of unconscious wisdom. A gentleman was
invited to the lecturers house to tea. Imme-
diately on being seated at the table the little
girl astonished the family circle and the guest
by the abrupt question, "Where is your
Year: 1874

and 50 simple that ali can understand them
and be governed hy them. not so many and
so complicated that they produce mystifica-
tiOn and confusion and bring on the very
trouble they were intended TO avoid. The
truth Is, much of the old parliamentary law
is unreasonable, and as useless as the old
John Doe and Richard Roe in an action Of
ejectment. It is really amusing to read
over the Congressional records and observe
the learned jargon by the Speaker aud 9TH
ers about ''exhausting the previous ques-
ton" on this or on that, and then again re-
meningitis life after it has been ''exhausted, .
or Iesurrecting it from the grave. There
really seems no end to anything under the
rules, and when vote is taken it
looks like it was an accident or
by the will of the Speaker. The
effect of an amendment and an
amendment to an amendment, and a substi-
tute for the amendment, or both amend
ments, and the application of the previous
question to all these, and the control which
different stages and positions of all these
questions gives to a member, and shifting
of this control of bill from one member
to another, and the effect of committals and
recommittals of bills, and the instructions
given, which amount to nothing in the end,
and the calling Of the yeas and nays, and
the motions to adjourn. aud test votes, So
called, which none understand and many
call for an explanation of, and finally vote
differently from what they Intended to do
and want to change their votes and can't
all these things make confusion and up
roar worthy of pandemonium. To us, the
practice of getting the floor and then par
ceiling out the time by five and ten min
utes, to the holders friends, the honorable
Tom, Dick and Harry, who, for aught we
know, sometimes pay for it, appears very
reprehcnsible, and so, too, the general
agreements in opposition to the rules, which
are generally broken or amount to nothing.
We believe parliamentary law needs thor
ough reformation. AS it is carried out in
the United States Congress, il is a decided
bore and a great hindrance to business. We
have no respect for rules that hinder in
stead of facilitating business, and which
are frequently rcsorted to to prevent the
real voice of the body from being heard.
Why should rules be invented and estab-
lished under the effect of which member
is compelled to vote differently from what
he desires, or behind which he may hide to
do something he wants to do but does not
wish ms constituents to know it? The
whole system is wrong, judging from the
way it works, and should he reformed thor
oughly. Who will have the boldness to
start it? Why should so much time be
spent in doing nothing and preventing any
ching from being done2
Year: 1874

TO cali into existence the old, the only
points worth knowing We understand he
stated that he had referred the whole mat
ter 10 the authorities at Washington, and
would be governed by their determinations,
as if they really had something to do with
the matter more than the man IN the moon.
After that, we can hardly see how the edi-
tor Of the Gasette, with his professed no
tions Of State rights, can indulge in much
''hoper that his old friend will ultimately
do right As to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of the
Governor, that he was fairly beaten, every
body knew that, including Grant and his
telegraphic Attorney General, who is not


likely, after all, to become another ''Buchu
Judge" The Governor could not see the
''easy solution" profTered by his friend


Elliott, for there was the telegraph in the
way. We think it is full time to quit ex-
pressing any confidence in Governor Dayis
orany 'hope' of his doing any thing right
and patriotic. lie has been at the bottom
Of all our troubles, and is the cunning insti-
gator of every wicked movement, and han
dies Jack Hamilton and the enmined scala
wags and carpet-baggers as so many pup
pets. We have nothing to hope or expect
from Governor Davis. He will go just as
FAR as he darcs SO and the Federal govern
ment will back. lie hates the people OF
Texas, whom he knows he has injured and
offended past all thought Of pardon, and he
will do the worst he can-mark our words


Tie may talk softly and sugary 10 his friend,


Col. Elliott, at his own house and in the
presence of one of our worthiest citizens,
but there is not the slightest dependence to
be placed in him, for he has talked that way
before and acted otherwise. Did he not
promise to give up his Office in january, if
Inc was not reelected? VIII he dare deny
this. No, within the last three weeks he
has confessed it. Does he not now aeknowl-
edge that he was fairly beaten" Why
then not get out of the way? Can he recon
cilc :hese things with a proper regard for
truth and honesty? Let HIM try, if he can.