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Year: 1877

A REMEDY FOR SLEEPLEssNLSS.- DR..
Cooke tells Us that in numerous cases of
sleeplcssness it is only necessary to breathe
very slowly and quietly for II few minutes
to secure refreshing sleep. lie thinks that
most cases depends on hypermmia of the
brain, and that in this slow breathing the
blood supply is lessened sufficiently to
make an impression. Certainly, when the
mind is uncontrollably active, and so pre-.
venting sleep, we have ascertained from
patients whose observation was worth
trusting that the breathing was quick and
short, and they have found they became
more disposed to sleep by breathing slow
ly This supports DIR. Cookies practice,
but ut other times his plan quite failed. IT
is certainly worth any ones while who is
occasionally sleepless TO give it trial In
doing so they should breathe very quietly,
rather deeply, and Nt long intervals, but
not long enough to cause the least uneasi-
ness. In fine, they should initiate per-
son sleeping, and do it steadily for several
minuteS.-Medicdi Examiner.
Year: 1877

An old-ashioned minister was preach
ing in a tight, unventilated church, in
which by some means window was left
open. A good deacon during the sermon
closed it. Tho minister stopped, and
turning to the deacon said in solemn
tones, "If was preaching in Jug, l
believe you would put the cork in, ;"
Year: 1877

A Belgian pomologist has succeeded in
grating the apple upon II cherry stock.
The fruit precisely resembles cherries
the same stem, the same size the same
form and nearly the same color; and its
taste is that of an apple, and it contains
pips instead of stones. 1t is generally
thought impossible to graft a pip bearing
fruit on the stock Of tree bearing stone
fruit.
Year: 1877

This accomplished lady Is cunning the admiza-
tion OF n host OF Chicago ladies by her talent ip
the millinery aud drcssmaktne art. She can be
found at her State street establishment, oppo-
site tic Palmer House.
Year: 1877

To be Called an Administration or Lib


sral Wing Party-Views of Col. Penn.


The New Orleans correspondent of
the New York Tribune recently wrote
to that paper rs follows relative to
the prospect of an Administration
party being formed at the South:


The new party, when it comes,


will owe its birth not to any feeling
of gratitude, but to dissensions within
the party. The Democracy of Louisi-
ana is now split up into several fac
tions. Perhaps u majority of the
Democrats here agree in thinking
that Nichols is fraud. A portion
of these, comprising the most respect
able people, think, or pretend to think
that the Legislature is also q fraud.
They agree only in denOuncing Pack
ard and clamoring for immediate
and unconditioRfr recognition by the
national government. This antagon-
ism to the so-called carpet bag"
element they hold in common when
this is withdrawn; as it viii be in
case Nichols is upheld, the process
of distintegratiOn within the party
will begin. Altogether the strongest
believer in the party l have met since
coming to New Orleans is Gov. Penn.
If Hayes recognizes Nicholls,' said
Penn, an Administrator party will
be formed in this State Instantly. /
am an old Wing myself. owe noth-
ing to the Democratic party. / shall
support the Administration to the
best of my ability if it does justice to
the South. Alabama and Georgia
will not remain where they have
been. There will be an Administra-
tion party in each of those States as
as well as in Louisiana. Half of our
people have no attachment for the
Democratic party. / believe in the
new party thoroughly. 1t is the party
/ propose to join as soon as a decent
pretext is afforded me. There will be
a large Democratic party in this State
always; but there will be also, l be-
lieve, still larger Liberal Wing par
ty. Louisiana is q Liberal State.'"
Year: 1877

vigorous defense of what they con-
slider their rights. There will be a
vast amount of speech making, and a
vast number of arrests, but it will all
amount to nothing. Liquor selling
can not be restricted in a population
like that of New York, where large
majority of the people drink, and
where rum is an element in politics
and makes and unmakes politicians.
Rum can elect whoever it chooses, for
that interest is solid, while the oppO-
sition to it is always divided. But
there will be lively scrimmage over
it.


President Hayes is gaining ground
in this city every day. Business men
of all parties are wheeling into line in
his support. While they are divided
somewhat as to the wisdom of his
Southern policy, they are willing to
give it fair trial, and they all sup
port heartily his efforts to reform the
civil service. He is the first President
who ever paid the slightest attention
to ante election promises, or who ever
made positive attempt to carry out
pledges. The Custom House is being
thoroughly cleaned out. The sinecures
are being abolished, the dead heads
are being turned out to grass and the
employees reduced to the exact re-
quirements of the business to be done.
There is bowling among the profess
sional polit' clans, but the content of
the citizens is delightful. President
Hayes is very strong among the peo-
pie, and he has strong party behind
him, for the people are convinced of
his honesty. PIE cR0.
Year: 1877

pounce upon all crafts carrying goods
contraband of war to her enemies.
About all the European diplomats re-
siding here have been sounded by the
enterprising reporter, and they all
seem to agree as to the almost cer-
tain declaration of war within a few
days. Our government seems of the
same opinion, and has ordered the
concentration of our European squad
ron at and about Constantinople to
watch American interests.


The President is reported to find
it very difficult to obtain the consent
of gentlemen to serve upon the Com
mission for investigating the affairs
of the New York Custom House, with
view more particularly to ascertain
the truth of the alleged collusion be-
tween its officials and New York i'm
porters, by which the government has
been robbed of fully 10 per cent. of
its revenues. To avoid any appear
anee of white washing in the report,
Secretary Sherman has declined to
allow Collector Arthur to name any
of the Commission. This invcstiga
ton, with Tweed's revelations, has
reduced many of New York's politi
clans to Il vely uncomfortable state of
mind, according to report; and it is
further asserted that like unhappiness
has been produced here by the same
causes in conjunction with revelations
relative to the crooked management
of the Bureau of Printing and Engrav-
ing, in the past. There have been y
good many discreditable things
charged against former Superinten-
dent. who seems to have been account
able to no one, regulating the pay of
employees according to the dictates
of favoritism and petty despotism.
Cases of nepotism are said to have
been frequent. The place is alleged
to have been crowded with the male
and female fav0rites of influential of
ficials, and the discharge of three or
four hundred, nearly half of the en-
tire force, because there WIS nothing
for them to do, gives support to the
charge.


All that I have hitherto written rel
ative to the completion OF the WASH
ington Monument was based on COM
mon report, and particularly on the
statements of the Star and Republican,
both protesting to a knowledge that
the report of the Board of Army En-
gineers designated to test its founda-
tious, would be favorable. But the
gentlemen composing it have disap-
pointed every one by an unfavorable
report and it is not known what
steps, if any, will be taken. If it is
not to be finished, the portion already
erected should be taken down, us in
its unfinished condition, it stands
to the country and reflec-
tiou upon our patriotism.


SENTINEL.
Year: 1877

The wiseacres who have been seeing
in the recent action of the Grand Jury in
New Orleans deep political plot, or a
whispering Democratic intrigue, or a
package of dynamite to explode the Dem
ocratic party of the South, or a piercing 9
thorn in the side Of Hayes, must have
looked over the grouHd very superficial
ly, and thoughtlessly. II turns out that a
maJolty of the jury where not Democratic
partisans, that not all were white men,
and that the jury took up the matter on
their own motion without outside instruc-
tion or advice. This was certainly sover-
eign right and duty ofthe grand inquest OF
the country. No power on earth could
lawfully restrain that jury from inquirine
and making ga true presentment" under
oaths. The Governor certainty could
not. No agreement Of his could contro
the jury i'll investigating alleged offences


II he had condoned felony the jury
COLD investigate and present him. Par
don, either before or after conviction, i.
undoubtedly his World.
Year: 1877

The people of the United States irres-
pective of party want to know all the
facts relating to the Returning Board of
Louisiana. The way to get out these
facts is to try Wells and Company on the
Indictment found against them. If they
are innocent they can establish this fact
before the court, jury and coontry. But
if they are guilty the country should
kcow the evidence is 70 try them. 1t is
the evidence the people want, and with
it the country will try the case. The
people care but little whether Wells &
Company are pardoned afterthe evidence
is Misunderstanding Edgle.
Year: 1877

The President has broken up the State


political associations formed at Washing
ton' by peremptory instructions that they
shall not participate at all in politics.
This will end large assortment of gen.
teel political bummers, who were always
stopping over in campaigns, collecting as
sessments and swarming over their States
just before elections. It's not much in
the way of civil service reform, but it's
so much, and when the President gets
all the little bats strangled perhaps he
will try his hand at the owls and other
larger game in the higher places.
Year: 1877

jJuDGINd from the fact that all Of tue
twenty-five millions Of fonr-per-cent
have been already taken by popular sub
scrption, it would be wisdom on the part


of the government to dispense with the
services of the syndic cate for while long
er. Give the people another chance. i.
Year: 1877

At the recent session OF Talbot County
Court judgment for over $500 was OBJ
tanned against the snreties Of j. V. b. Wright,
collector of State taxes for 1915. Talbot
comfy has similar claims for 1874 and 1875.
The defense set up by the sureties was that
Wright was not appointed legally, never
bonded legally, never was eligible as be was
defaulter, and never qualified, as be did not
take the test oath required by the constitution
of the State. The State demurred and the
court ruled the demurrer good, deciding that
ihe bond reeiting the appointment OF Mr.


Wright collector estopped the first plea that
as 10 the second, the Governor was limited TO
no time in approving tho boua that such a
provision was directory and not OF the sub
stance. AS to the third, IL it be true, no
man can be allowed TO plead his own legal
iniquity in his defense, and as TO the fourth
no such requirement was necessary.
Year: 1877




Mr.. Editor AS your valuable paper is the
medium through which we get access 10
the people Of our county on political ss well rs
other subjects, take the liberty of suggest
ing that we come to some practical conclusion
10 reference 10 the proper persons 10 whom we
should entrust our interests in the next Legis-
lature.


have read great deal as TO the quaihca-
tions Of Montgomery delegations generally,
and OF the last one particularly. Without wish
ing or designing TO cast the least reflection on
the last, or any other delegation, think the
great questions TO be disposed OF by the next
Legislature of this State demands its best and
purest statesmen we have within our border
men equal TO any in the State. and if they
could be induced to give their time for a short
period 10 the business of the County and State,
great improvement might be made in legisla-
tion and the interests Of the people perhaps bet
ter protected.


The truth is, Mr. Editor, and the aspirants
for political honors may as we'll realizs the
fact, the people are determined not only in
this State, but throughout the country TO have
better class of men 10 make laws and appro-
pirate money. No political leader is wise who
does not see the drift and tendency in this
direction, and unless great care is exercised in
the selection of candidates it will be found
when the ballots are counted that the people
themselves have taken this matter in their own
hands.


With a view Of bringing the subject fully
before the people, permit me to suggest the
following named gentmen, land | do not
know that any one Of them will serve y


For Senator, II. W. Talbot; House of Dele
gates, Allen d. Davis, W. W. Blunt and
Montgomery Blair


II the above named gentlemen are willing
to permit the use of their names aud will con-
sent 10 enter the contest, there should be no
hesitatation on their part TO so announce TO
the public, and such announcement would, /
Think meet general approval.
Year: 1877




does not take much stock in the Presidents s
coneilatory policy. Hear him;


"Now, the Democratic party has vindcated
the right Of States to control their internal af-
fairs without interference by the Federsl power
This is brought about by Democratic perssten-
cy and pluck, and Mr., Hayes deserves no credit
for it. He has been forced TO administer the
Government according to the Constitution,
aud he has done no more, nor ought he 10 do
more. His Withdrawal Of troops was proper
and right, they being 10 position no, author
lied by the Federal Constitution. 1t is true
that Radicalism has been so enormously wrong
for years, that we feel surprise (often mistaken
for some other feeling when "A Walker, Senter,
Baxter or Hayes comes upon the stage. But
analyze the feeling, and we find at the bottom
there is the lurkiAg instinct of repugnance
very crooked and unsightly stick will often
servo TO scotch snake, yet we would not Sc
lect IT for a walkingcane but after the serpent
isdisposed of, the club is naturally thrown
aside. We feel glad 10 have had tho weapon,
bat that does not smooth out the crook in il
or make it any more suitable for a walking
caue.n
Year: 1877

special commission has inst completed in
Berlin a bill providing for new system OF
public instruction in Prussia which is intended
TO remodel their famous Institutions The OBJ
ject is TO modify tho classical tendency oflib-
erafinstitutions, and in regard to elementary
instruction it is understood that advantage
has been taken OF the experience Of the United
States in the system of free schools.
Year: 1877

We have been daily expecting

 to hear of some legislative action in regard ia final location of the Capital. We can not believe that

 1avapai O'DylS the Maricopas and think that when the matter comes up again they may vote in favor of Phoenix. Ed. Peck may think himself better of with good road from his mines in the Peck

 District to Capital at Phoenix,

 than 10 continue to pay tribute to

 Prescott over the present circuit Ous road. Phoenix or Florence Suit Yuma best. Phoenix is more convenient to PinaI than Prescott ever eau be, and Pima's vote as against Yavapai can not be doubt ed. In the general log rolling the Capital may remain at Tucson af- ter all. which, for the next two years, would he best for the whole Territory. A new ApportiOnmeGt Bill is in order and we hope will be passed. IL should provide for a new census surrounded with guards against error and fraud. Yavapai might oppose it for fear Of losing her present lions share of representation. But no sane man can doubt, that within the next two years our rich mines and R. R. communications will have given Arizona population enough to eDtitie her to adnis- sion to the Union as State. We only lack 20,090 sonls to- day, Of having tbe requisite 60.000; and if immigration continues at the rafe experienced for the past six months, we shall have enough in less than year. We trust that mere sectional preferences jn re- gard to location Of the Capital will not be suffered 10 defeat an end so desirable. Let Us have the census and become a State, re- gardiess of where that census may finally locate the Capital.
Year: 1877

The Southern Pacific engineer ing party lately made a careful and exhaustive survey of the route from Fort Yuma to Indian

 Wells through the pass north of the Carga MUchachO mountains, and between that range and Chim- hey Peak. They report the route not so favorable for Railroad conS- tructiOn, as the one already locat- ed farther to the South West, and on which the Railroad is now be- ing made, but, though some four or five miles longer. they speak of 1t as better wagon road. It is over good, firm ground all the way, and can be made an excellent stage and freight road With an expenditure of less than S2O0,0O. No natural water was found on tue road between Fort Yuma and Frink's springs. except Mammoth Tanks; but in several places there were many indications that water could be reached by wells Of mo derate depth.
Year: 1877

ties have distinctly informed the strikers that there VIII
be no compromise Whatever II Ia also stated that when
this known a the passenger engineers ana hre
men quit their engines As result. trains OF any
kind will 20 out this evening.


the Pcnnsylyania Railroad there Is no possible nope
OF compromise. The officials declare that siloh SHAH
take place, though not wheel should turn on their
entire road also that II this community can get along
without the Pennsylvania Railroad the latter can get
along without the strikers.


The vicinity of tho Union station this morning
OF desolaon The ruins OF the passenger depot
and The Pan,IIandlc buildings covered with men
and women who were digging with their sticks and
hands in the expectation OF finding something worth keep
ing The chief article spos leaf tobacco and there
not much OF that. Occasionally a man was seen
walking OF with an aImful Of this stuff pretty badly
nged. NbfTtyst at the OF Grand was almost
completely bockade with the trucks and wheels OF carts
Only "A small passage had been cleared away allowing
the passage OF n single team nj time. There was no
debris Grands. and none down Liberty st, except
where the track into the freight depot. None OF
the streets welo blocladed elsewhere. There were no
flames visible at any place, nor was there great
Of smoke. One frc-engine remained during the
morning, and continued pouring water on the debris
of II, grain elevator and thcreabOus. A large
number OF persons visited the ruins during
the day. At various places small crowds OF roughs could
be seen collected together and quietly talking over mat
tors. Their oosterous demonstration, nor any
nuuciaon In nearly all the little gatherings the feeling
Of regret that the thing had been allowed to
proceed far. The aborng men, in cases. shared


this feeling I'VE have enough taxes to pay without pay
ing far all this" said man. and the other workngm
with him asscutcd.
Year: 1877

In a camp meeting in New York State
a woman related her experience In CIV.
ing up certain articles Of ornament and
gay attire that she loved She said al
hrst she resolved TO wear no more artt.
hcial flowers gay colorcd ribbons. hand.
some silks, ear ornaments or brooches
but one idol remained. At last she re-
solved TO throw this away too, and when
she did il the blessing Of sanctifcation
came. The Methodist says: "As she
stood in the audience relating the great
change that had come over her. she dis
played an immense mass Of false hair
wound upon the back Of her head upon
which was mounted a top knot Of a hat
neither protection from sun or cold. nor
ornamental to behold. She disclosed be.
meath a half cast of shawl. a corset waist
which was reduced 10 such diminutive
proportions as 10 appear painfully ab
normal She supported paddings, puff
hngs, pannier and pinbaek. and n dress
skirt sadly bedrabblcd 10 a depth Of sev.
eral inches which dragged upon the
ground. As she sat down after her tes.
timony and an exhortation to her errinF
sisters TO Tenounce all pomp and glory


the world. she piled her fan and painted
very much Ikea ball room belle who had
walized too long and was too tightly
dressed to breathe with ease When at
the close Of the meeting tho woman
walked away. she had n parasol. and fan
and hymn book TO hold in one hand. and
the other was employed in gathering and
holding the front breadth Of her skirts
high enough 10 enable her 10 step. while
the limit Of her mincing gait was dcterm.
ined by her contracted pinbaek and
stilted boot heels And away she went.
q sanctificd Woman"
Year: 1877

Now. deacon. I've got Just one word
to say. ! can't bear Your preaching
get no good. There's so much in il that
don't want that / grow lean on a.
lose my time and pains"


Mr.. Bunnell. come in here. There's
my COW Thankful-she can teach you
theology |"


"A COW teach theology What do you
mean 2


Nov seel have just thrown her n
forkfull Of hay. Just watch her. There
now she has found a stick-you know
sticks will get into the hay-and see how
she tosscs il to one side. and leaves II aud
goes on to eat what is good There
again she has found a burdock, and she
throws il to one side and goes on eating
And there she does not relish that bunch
OF daisies, and she .leaves them. and
goes on eating


Before morning she will clear the man.
ger Of all, save a few sticks and weeds.
and she will give milk There's milk in
that hay. and she knows how 10 get Il
out. albeit there may be now and then a
stick or a weed which she leaves. But IL
she refused to eat, and spent the time in
scolding about the fodder she. too. would
grow lean, and my milk would be dried
up. just so with our preaching. Let
the old COW teach you. Get all the good
you can out Of il. and leave the rest
You will find great deal Of nourishment
in IT,"


Mr.. Bunnell stood silent moment,
and then turned away. saying Neigh.
Dor, that old COW is no fool, at any rate. "


TDr Dodd
Year: 1877

to laugh, and at times splitting his sides
with suppressed mirth. I'VE shall do
you up in prime order" said he pleas
antly 1--WE shall give you something to
enjoy TO your dying day. There are no
breakages to this, and he shook the rope
merrily. There are no wry stations on
this route. my son. You will 60 through
like creased lightning not even pausing
for refreshments. You will, perhaps, see
some Of your friends on your arrival
Please say a good word for me, will yor ?
Tell them if they need anything in my
line that needs transacting. that I'm the
man for them. Let me adjust this con-
veyance."


His hands shook so with laughter that
he could hardly fix the rope properly :
but finally the left ear Of the amusing
person was properly adorned.


"See here" whimpered the doomed
youth. You act as IL you were in earn
est. You wouldn't kill an innocent man
would your IL think this is carrying
the joke too far"


by no means. said the happy sheriff,
winking with irresistible humor. Not
for anything in the world, my son. Can
you not place confidence in me? This Is
joke. Are you afraid Of this scaffold
ahA NhAA AANhtN N0Nh A00AAah 10g NANN
are perfectly harmless


lie winked at a person in the back.
ground who was chuckling silently TO
himself, his face wreathed in smiles
The latter responded in a lively manner
up she goesF' and the practical joker
shot into the air like a rocket and came
down like n stick.


Beautiful, beautiful" exclaimed the
sheriff and the bystanders, and great
roar Of laughter followed, even the at
tending clergyman putting his head un-
der his arm in evident fear that other
wise be would laugh himself 10 death.


The body was taken down after n
while aud a physician. after a slight ex
animation, pronounced the young man
dead-his neck had been broken.


What" said the sheriff with 4 start
Dead 2 He examined the ropa atten.
lively. aud quickly added. with look Of
profound astonishment Il see how il is,
Alas ! it must have been loaded