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Year: 1874

DR.. SLuGG's INvESTIoN.-Max Ad


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Reading paper contains all account Of


a machine for plugging teeth, which


reminds us of the invention patented


many years ago by our old friend DR..
Slugg. 1t was tooth puller. Slugg
had an enormous business, and he
concluded to economic his strength
by pulling teeth by machinery. He
constructed q series of cranks and le-
vers, fixed to movable stand. and
operating pair of forceps by means
of a leather belt which was connected
with the engine of a planning mill next
door. The Doctor experimental with
it several times On nails firmly insert
ed in board, and it worked splen-
didly The first patient he tried it
on was Judge Mosby, who called in
to have an aching molar removed
When the forccps had been clasped
on the Judges tooth, DR. Slugg gear
ed the machine and opened the valve


We believe it was never known with
any degree of exsctness whether the
Doctor pulled the valve too far open,
or whether the planning mill was work.
ing at that moment under extrtordi-
nary pressure. But in the twinkling
of an eye Judge Mosby was pulled
out of that chair, and the movable
stand began to execute the most sur.
prising maneuvres around the room.
1t would jerk Judge Mosby high in
the air and souse him down in a most
appalling manner, with one leg among
Slugg's gouges and other instruments
of torture, and with the other in the
spittoon. Then it would rear him up
against the chandelier three or four
times, and shy across and drive the
Judges head through the oil portrait
of Slugg father, Oh the mantelpiece.
After humping him against Slugg's
ancestor, it would whirl the Judge
around among the crockery on the
wash.stand and dance him up and
down in an exciting manner over the
stove, until, finally, the defective mo.
lar gave" and the Judge landed
with his foot through the pier-glass
and his elbow on pink poodle work
ed in green rug, the machine dashed
violently against DIR. Slugg, and tried
to seize his leg with the forceps.
When they carried the Judge home
he didn't seem inordinatelv glad that
his tooth was out, and DIR Slugg new
er called to collect his bill. They
called it square. | believe; and while
the Mosbys hunted up new dentist,
Slugg cancelled his contract with the
man who owned the planning mill, and
began to pull teeth in the old way,
by hand. We have an impression
that Slugg's patent can be bought at
a sacrifice.
Year: 1874

PARIS. July l, 1874.
The subcommittee Of the Committee OF Thirty
has drawn up new constitutional oil. The meas.
ure provides for the continuance or the title OF
''President OF the Republic" for the creation OF
Second Chamber, for the organization Of purely
personal Septennate which is to terminate with
the expiration Of President MacMahon's seven
year term or sooner in case of his death or resg.
nation.


No provision is made for successor to the Pres.
ident and 1t is thought that the object OF the
omission to leave an opportunity for the restora
tion of the monarchy, which may be possible
when the Septennate ceases.
Year: 1874

At Flushing You Can Behold the NOSE
charming and beautiful young city In the United States


but six miles from Hunters Point only twenty nun.
depos to AID LIS growth II you never have been there
tickets Real Estate Headauarters 255 Third avenue
corner Twenty sixth street b. w. hffCHOoCk-
Year: 1874

Some of our exchanges are hurrying
Congress to repeal the increase of salary
bill. If Congress will only do the job
thoroughly, so that when it is done we
can say that it is well done, little slow
ness in execution will be pardonable.
Better curb our impatience for the repeal
than to have hasty job to haunt us in the
future. Make clean work.
Year: 1874

There appears to be a fair prospect that
the government will not have to resort to
a loan or to additional taxation TO meet
its expenditures. Retrenchment and the
revival of the business of the country will
make the revenue receipts meet the ex-
penditures. This will save Congress
some embarrassment, aud be gratifying
to the public.


The government in Spain is nothing
more or less than usurping, military die
tatorship. the result OF which no one can
foresee. One of its acts is to send the
members of the Cortes home, where it
appears 10 be determined that they shall
remain, since if they were to assemble
they might embarrass the despotis,n es-
tablished "a very convenient method of
Stacking efforts at justice or freedom.
Year: 1874

The Senate has given the bill repeating
the increase Of salaries of Congressman a
passage by a vote Of fifty in favor to eight
against. Now let the House Ego and do
likewise" The increase of the salaries of
the President and Judges of the Supreme
Court is not repealed, but all other sala-
res affected by the bill are placed back
as they were before the increase, and all
back pay not drawn is covered into the
treasury. ..-.


The appointment of Caleb Gushing as
Chief Justice meets with formidable oppo-
sition. There is no dispute concerning
his learning and ability, but it is feared
that he sat too long at the feet of Taney to
be safe and impartial Judge in matters
affected BY the late war. II there were
really any force in this objection, which
we are not prepared to deny, it is singular
that he should receive the warm sup
port OF MIR. Summer and Mr.. Boutwell,.
The republicans have had some experience
in the appointment of Judges of the SUI
prenle Court, which tends to make them
careful about the persons they place on
the Bench. II there are doubts about Mr..
Cushing's soundness his appointment
should not be confirmed
Year: 1874

The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera.
tions an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy-hoders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums arc
returned annually to the Insured.
Year: 1874

Before the railroad DAYS our oyster
growers used early in the Fall to canvass
the villages on the Hudson river for oys-
tiers, to he filed just before the river
should b, closed with ice. The meaning
Of this Is that these men committed
themselves to supply oysters in the
shell, with the guarantee that the bi-
valves thus supplied should not die be-
fore their time came. The oysters were
actually kept alive during the greater
part OF the long Winter. The fat bi-
valves were handled with some care,
and were spread on tho cellar fiocr. the
round OF lower side down. so A. not TO
allow the liquor 10 escape. That such a
life required great change OF capacity
or habit in the bivalve Is evident, and ii
needed n training-yes. an education-
ere the oyster attained to such ability;
and this was the way il was done: Be
ginning early in the Fall, the cultivator
Of the oyster took up the fat biyalves
from their bed where he had planted
them, and laid them little higher up
ON the shore, so that for short time
each day they were exposed out Of the
water. After a few days OF this exposure
by the retrsating tide, they were moved
a little higher still ON the shore line,
which gave them little longer exposure
to the air at each low tide. And this
process was continued, each remove re-
sulting in q little longer exposure.
And with what resultsp Two very
curious ones-inuremsnt to exposure,
and the incubation Of provident habit
OF making preparation for tho same.
What! Providence is an oysterl Yes,
when he's educated. When accustomed
to this treatment. ere the tide rstirss,
the oyster takes good full drink. and
retains the same until the tide returns.
Once, while waiting for a stage at q
country hostslry, we overheard the fol-
lowing between two rustic practitioners
at the bar: swell, / don't know.
Amt dry myself. Howsevsr. guess I
will take drink. for fear might get
dry" With better philosophy on their
side, these educated oysters, twice in
every twenty-four hours took their pre-
cautionary drink. The French method
Of oyster training is much more labor
ious. The adult hiyalves are carefully
spread out in the water. and periodical
lessons are given to each one individual
iy. Each oyster on this occasion re-
ceives tap, not with feruls. but with
a small iron instrument. This causes
the bivalvs to close tightly. Finally the
last day comes with its las. premoniiory
tap. Its education thus finished. 1t
takes passage with its fellow graduates
for Paris. As result OF its education.
II knows how to keep its mouth shut
when il enters society.
Year: 1874

As we ventured to predict yesterday
the House Of Representatives have
promptly adopted the Senate bill repeal.
ing the increase Of salary, and by the sig.
niicant vote Of 926 to s5. BEN BUTLER
tried to throw obstructions in the way,
but without success. The House, like the
Senate, had "ieartul looking forward to
a day Of judgment and fiery indignation, I"
and thought it about time to quit tooling
on the subject and commence propitiatiDg
public sentiment. They, therefore, made
haste to adopt the Senate bill. This &C.
ton puts the salaries back where they
were last spring, for we have no doubt
that the President will oppose the bill.
And even il he does not 1t will pass over
his veto. The Senate is getting some
what used to going back on the President
lately, and could overcome veto rather
gracefully just now.
Year: 1874

During q speech In the House ol Rep
resentatiVes on Saturday last Mr.. VANCE
OF North Carolina, better known as ex
Governor VANCE, an old member o
Congress, in the course Of speech Ia op,
position to the Civil Rights Bill took oc-
caaion to say that he was not ashamed Of
the part he had taken in the rebellion and
under similar circumstances would dothe
same thing again. A member sitting by
asked him whether he considered he
would break his oath Of allegiance as a
member OF Congress by going into rebel.
lion. To this question Mr. VANCE
promptly answered no.


Mr.. Fort, Of H., asked Il he thought the
rebellion rightH


MIR. Vance replied that he did, and uu.
der similar circumstances would rebel
again. BE would now ask the gentle.
man II he had been placed In the same
circumstances would he not have done
the sArneg


Mr.. Fort said he could not conceive of
any circumstances under which he could
be induced to raise his hand against his
Government. aas = -


In connection with such declaration
by a pardoned and enfranchised rebel
like MIR. VANCE, the question naturally
suggests itself as to what the oath Of a
member OF Congress Is worth when II will
not bar him from committing treason to
his Government A still more pregnant
and practical suggestion, however, so far
as regards the immediate prese mt, Is as to
the desirability of filling up Congress with
such men from the South. The policy Of
reconstruction that has been adopted
since the war finds It's Justification in the
present declarations Of such men as
VANCE, and much as they have groaned
under 1t and protested against It, yet be-
hold their attitude when "let up" takes
place in that policy that allows them TO
return to their old places. There would
be fine prospects ahead for the nation II
we had a majority Of such men as
STEPHENS and VANCE in the two Houses
of Congress. No doubt we shall have
enough of them, but it is not likely, thank
Providence, that they will become con.
trolling element very soon.
Year: 1874

The Chicago Tribune Of Monday thinks
that thePresldent will be badly demorlaiz
ed II the naterefuses to confirm CALEB.
It remarks that


"He first nominated man who was
qualified In all respects except in his
knowledge Of law. he next nominated
one who was disqualified in all respects
except in knowledge Of law. His third
nomination, II he should be required 70
make q third, can only be anticipated
with shudder."


In regard to the matter Of a third nom.
ination, special from Washington in
yesterdays Cincinnati Commercial says
that the President has already threatened
in case the Senate rejects CUSHING, to
send In thename Of Judge BLACK, another
Democrat Such a threat Is little like
WALKERS threat about combining the
Third District Of this State on the Capital
question: q game that two can play at, and
therefore does not amount 10 much. The
Senate holds the key to the position when
1t comes to that. There Is NO propriety
in any such display of feeling on the part
Of the President in so grave matter. It
Is the prerogatiye Of the Senate to reject
a nomination it deems unfit, inst as it is
the Presidents prerogative to send In
such nomination for It's consideration.
The function of each is well defined. We
cannot suppose that the President will
fail to accord this Constitutional privilege
to the Senate. He certainly will rise
above any feeling Of personal pique or
petulancy. If not, there is all the more
reason for check on his resentments.
Year: 1874




The weekly newspapers are clamorous
Tor restoration Of the tranking privilege
In 30 far as 1t would be applicable to the
circulation of their respective editions.
Thus far this session twelve bills have
been offered in the House, granting the
ranking privilege to newspapers.


The above is from Washington letter
in the Cincinnati Gazette Of yesterday. II
true, it is not particularly creditable to the
newspapers concerned. There is prin.
ciple in this whole Franking business that
runs clear through it and does not stop to
discriminate in favor Of any class. Why
should itS And does It not tend 10
weaken the comments Of the papers upon
the general question to claim benefits that
they deny to others9 There should be
no free matter in the mails whatever.
Once admit the right of newspapers
and the whole argument is weakened.
What is needed Is q rigid adherence to the
law as 1t now stands. IfCongress can
only get half a chance it willrestore the
tranking privilege Many Of the mem.
bers absolutely pine for Its restoration.
One, Of the ways to restore 1t Is to first
stop the mouths Of the newspapers and
the work Is three.fourths done. And
with what force or consistency could a
newspaper thathad clamored for the priv.
ilegeioritsali commence crusade against
members Of Congress for resumlDg it
The safe thing is To let the law alone as it
stands and keep wholesome dread OF re.
peallng 1t constantly before Congress.
The average Congressman needs to be
Kept In constant state Of subiection TO
public opinion.
Year: 1874

We publish on our third page copy
Of the law passed by the Legislature in
regard to the safe keeping and distrlbu-
tion Of the State funds. It will be seen
that the law will thin out the deposits al
Charleston very materially.
Year: 1874

CotuMBus, Jan. 1S.-In the House this
afternoon resolution was introduced to
request the Constitutional Convention TO
submit as seperate clause to the women
Of Ohio, the question OF woman suffrage.
All females Of sound mind and q years
old to be allowed to vote on the question,


and II decided in the affirmative then the
same shall be part Of the State Consti-
tuition. The resolution was tabled TO dis.
Year: 1874

SENATE CHAPLAIN THANxs PROVIDENCE


FOR THE REPEAL OF TIE SALARY BILL.


tFhe Chaplain Of the Senate In the
opening prayer, returned thanks TO Di.
vine Providence for the deed Of Yesterday
IN tho repeal Of the salary bill; that the
will ol the people had been accomplished
Year: 1874

P,rri's titled husband lwho used TO
lie rich) doesn't care to have his wife
sing for charity, unless she Is paid q
good round sum. Consequently the
Marquis is not in favor with commit
Year: 1874

If you have been picking or handling
acid fruit and have stained your hands,
wash them in clear water, wipe them
lightly, and, While they are yet molstf
strike match and shut your hands around
it so as to catch the smoke, and the stain
will disappear.


Wet the spots of iron rust on muslin OF
white dress goods thoroughly with lemon
juice, then lay in the hot sun to dry. Re-
peat the same if the color is not removed
by one application. When dry, rinse in
clear, cold water. Lemon juice cannot
be used on colored goods, as it will take
out printed colors as we'll as stains. 1t
will remove all kinds of stains from white
goods.


busting articles of steel, after they have
been thoroughly cleaned, with unslacked
lime, Will preserve them from rust. The
coils of piano wires thus sprinkled will
keep from rust many years. Table knives
which are not in constant use ought to be
put in case in which sifted quicklime is
placed, about eight inches deep. They
should be plunged to the top Of the blades,
but the lime should not touch the handles.


To remove mildew, make very weak
solution OF chloride of lime in water (about
a heaping teaspoonful to quart of water),
strain it carefully, and dip the spot on the
garment into it and if the dildew does
not disappear Immediately, lay it in the
sun for few minutes, or dip it again into
the lime water The work is effectually
and speedily done, and the chloride Of
lime neither rots the cloth nor removes
delicate colors. when sufficiently diluted,
and the articles rinsed afterwards in clear
water.


The white of an egg has proved, of late,
the most efficacious remedy for burns
Seven or eight successive applications of
this substance soothe pain, and effectually
exclude the burn from the air. This simple
remedy seems preferable to collodion or
even cotton. Extraordinary stories are
told of the healing properties Of new oil,
which is easily made from the yolks OF
hens eggs. The eggs are first boiled hard,
and the yolks are then removed, crushed,
and placed over fire, where they are care
fully stirred until the whole substance is
juat on the point of catching fire, when
the yolk Will yield nearly two teaspoonfuls
of oil. 1t is in general use among the
colonists of South Russia as a means of
curing cuts, bruises, and scratches.


At this season of the year, it is impoT-
tant for all housekeepers to be on their
guard against the insidious attempts of the
various species Of ants and the detestable
cockroaches to invade the kitchen and
pantries or store rooms. Sprigs Of winter
green will make the small red ants leave
their cherished haunts. Borax powdered
and put into the Creyices where cOckroach
es abide will finally cause them to dis
appear; but we have found concentrated
lye, melted into sort OF paste and appli-
ed with knife, a more expeditions mode
ofdestroying these noxious insects. Scald-
ing alum water is also certain death to
cockroaches.
Year: 1874

Never frighten children; don't shut
them up in dark rooms: never let them
ever comprehend what lightning is, or
thunder, or take any notice of either in
their presence. 1t is one of the most pain
iul things in the world to see a child run
to hide itself from thunder storm, and in
nearly all casscs where it does so, some
one has blundered. Never attempt to
control child by making it believe that
something terrible will happen to it
"Bogic" will catch It or the "hlack man
will come for it, or some terrible spectre
or other will haunt it. Those children
who have been shut up in dark rooms as
a punishment frequently feel the effects OF
such torture until late in lite. 1t is strange
how these tcrrors cling to persons in
after lite-becomc, as it were engrafted
into them. and so firmly fixed that reason
cannot dislodge them. \ mother, there,
fore. that will use such means to compe
obedience is weak, cruel and unwise; 8
nurse who employs them is simply unfit
for her positiOn.-Scritntr.
Year: 1874

II do not want this money! said the
landlord to the judge, "as your honor may
well suppose. Will you have the goodness
to change one Of these louis d'ors, and give
the peasant two dollars of it-tor that, as
he confessed to me, is all that his wood is
worth-and return the remainder to the
poor Frenchman For the breakfast l
want nothing"


The judge was much moved at these
words of the good innkeeper. He counted
out the two dollars to the peasant, and
dismissed him with severe rebuke. The
rest was returned to the emigrant, who, on
hearing the story went to thank the kind
innkeeper, and with great difficulty pur-
suaded him to accept small sum for the
peasants breakfast.
Year: 1874

4 few days since an elderly gentleman
who had got out Of business and Conclud
ed that he was too advanced in age to do
hard work, concluded to start a grocery
store. He secured stock Of goods, and
yesterday morning, while preparing for
opening the esta tablishment, concluded that
ne would tap the kegs of beer left on the
previous day. \ friend who was present,
seeing him approach one OF the kegs with
an aUgcr, inquired what he was going to
do, and learned that he intended to tap the
beer. The questioner suggested that the
proper way was to place the faucet in
position and drive in the cork which the
revenue stamp covered, but the old gen
tleman concluded that his way was the
best. and forthwith forced hole through
the top of the kcg. Of course the beer as
cended like fountain as he withdrew the
augcr and he endeavored to suppress it
by putting his hand over the hole, and
falling in this, by inserting his finger. AS
a last resort he sat down upon it, calling
loudly for some one to hand him faucet !;
but meanwhile the beer had forced its way
through his pants, climbing upward, and
was oozing out everywhere-emerging
from his waistband, and even at his shirs
collar and the bystanders were laughing
so hard that they were unable to do any
thing to relieve him, even if they had dared
to venture within the area of the spray.
1t was not until every drop had left the
keg that the old gentleman felt warranted
in getting up.-Sacramsnto Union.


~ 7Quinine Biscuit is the latest novel
ty to the medical pastry line. Each Bis
cult contains onc-tourth Of grain OF
quinne, and the taste is SO concealed that
hearty Individual can put them down
until the hair on the back of his head be


gins to curl, without knowing what he is
taking. Next we shall have castor oi
sponge cake and squill doughnuts,
Year: 1874

her children; but she also provides that they
shall use this education, both politically and
religiously, only within such limits as the
government shall prescribe. Our theory is
that the people shall enjoy absolute free
dom in politics and religion. The Prussian
government on the other hand not only in
terdcts unwelcome political utterances, but
it also audaciously interferes with religion.
The highest aim in republic is the largest
freedom of the people, and nothing, however
plausible the pleas for it, which antagonizes
such freedom, is to be encouraged or even
tolerated"


In conclusion we will add, we are pleased
to see that our County Superintendent takes
a common sense view of this subject, and
that the argus condescends to publish his
very sensible and convincing objections to
the bill now pending in the Legislature.