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Year: 1874

An English professor has been putting
his knife into parish legend which made
i out that the church was planned by day
and built Ly night u invisible powers,
The professor examined INTO the early re-
cords Cf the parish and discovered that the
architect of the church was Mr.. Day, and
its builder MIR. Knight.
Year: 1874

Not far from Sslzburg, in Austria,
is a great mountain, which consists of
nothing but marble. The stone masons
cut out blocks and columns, take them
to the city and build palaces and fine
houses of them. But what becomes of
the little pieces that are broken off, and
which are so small that the great people
cannot use them? These are for the
children. Out of them are made play
ing marbles. How this is done let me
tell yOu.


From this same marble mountain
several brooks flow down into the val
lev below. Their waters rush swiftly
down from one shelf of rock to another,
and from countless little waterfalls.
By the side of those little falls numer-
GUS small mills have been placed. In
each of these the water drives a little
fiying-wheel. Underneath the barrel of
the wheel is a round grinding-st
This mi lstone turns in a stone trough,
into which fresh water is continually
spIashing. The larger bits of marble
are broken with hammer into rough,
angular pieces, about as large as wal
nuts. No child would care to play with
these stones they are sharp cornered,
jagged, and gray and dusty besides.
They are thrown into the stone mill
trough with water, and the milestone
begins to turn. Now the angular stones
have long, merry dance they hop,
and trip. and stumble over one another,
and whirl round, and round, and round
in circle they crash, and beat, and
CRATE upon each other all day and all
night long. At last they become SO
small that the milestone in the trough
takes no more hold of them, and the
little mill stands still. The milestone
is lifted-there they lie, hundred or
more, all together, and one just as pret
ty as another. They are perfectly
round all corners and roughness are
gone. The marbles now only need pol
ishing.
Year: 1874

A letter from Richmond, Va, says
Art circles here are in quite q little
fiutter over what is believed to be an
original work of Rembrandt, discovered
by one of our artists in a picture brought
to him to be cleaned and vanished.


After the accumulation of the dust of
years had been removed, this picture
was found to be color-sketch of Rem
brandt's famous group of Ahasuerus
and Esther, bearing his signature and
the date of 1889. Judging from the
characteristics of the sketch, all our
artists and connoisseurs agree that it
must have been done by the master
hand of Rembrandt himself, as a study
for his finished work. The owner OF
this was himself unconscious OF its true
character and value, and the history OF
how it came into his hands has not
been made known. 1t is said that this
coIor-sketch would fetch pretty round
sum in England or anywhere in Europe.
Year: 1874

Anhonest old farmer from the country
gave his recollections of the hot spell
as follows "It was so dry We couldn't
spare water to put In our whisky. The
grass was so dry that every time the
wind blew it few around like so much
ashes. There wasn't tear shed at a
funeral for month. The sun dried up
all the cattle, and burned off the hair
till they looked like Mexican dogs, and
the sheep all looked like poodle pup
pies, they shrank up SO. We had to
soak all our hogs to make them hold
swiIl, and if any cattle were killed in
the morning they'd be dried beef at
dark. The woods dried up so that the
farmers chopped seasoned timber all
through August, and there amt a
match through all the country-in fact,
no wedding since the widow Glenn
married old Baker three months ago.


What few grasshoppers are left are all
skin and legs, and didn't hear a tea
kettle sing for six weeks. We eat our
potatoes baked, they being all ready,
Year: 1874

Lucy Hooper writes from Paris to the
Philadelphia Press "I have spoken
before of the odd law they have here,
by which a person, on being run over
while crossing the street, is obliged, if
not killed, to pay fine for obstructing
the public highway and a very pecu-
liar and oppressive instance of its en-
forcement came to my knowledge the
other day. A little child, the offspring
of poor couple residing in one of the
minor streets running out of the avenue
Josephine, while playing in the middle
of the street, was knocked down and
run over by passing carriage, and in
silently killed. The bereaved parents,
in addition to their sorrow for the loss
of their child, were condemned to pay q
fine of 100 francs, for not having kept
the child out of the street. It is a
marvel to me that somebody is not killed
every hour in the day in Paris, so nu-
merous are the vehicles, so reckless are
the drivers, and SO furious the pace at
which the horses are driven. There is
no law against fast driving here, and
pedestrians have no rights which chari-
oteers are bound to respect. Down
they will charge nt-blank at the
promenader who may be crossing the
street, shrieking Care = or Hay = but
never turning hand's-breadth either to
the right or to the left to avoid going
straight over him. The omnibus-dri-
vers are "a bad as the rest, and not long
ago lady was run over by a crowded
omnibus on the Rue du Faubourg st.


Honore, and so badly crushed that she
died in a few hours. I presume her
heirs had to pay fine to the city for the
Year: 1874

The recent consultations of railroad
magnates has resulted in war on that
class of trunks which look like kennels
for Newfoundland dogs. In other
words, a Saratoga" trunk must be
filled with nothing much more weighty
than gas if it escapes assessment. 1t
has been ordered that on and after the
first of November all baggage over
one hundred pounds in weight must be
paid for at the rate of fifteen per cent.
of frst-class passenger fare for the dis
tance travelled. In short, the railroad
companies do not propose TO do gene
raj moving business without some slight
compensation. It has become fashion
able for persons to leave bat very little
at home when they travel but, under
the new rule, there will probably be
change in the fashion so far as huge
piles of baggage upon q single ticket is
concerned
Year: 1874

Upon entering this Office you are par
ticularly requested not to use the door
mat, as we wish to accumulate soil in
side for potato crop.


Please leave the door wide open, or,
should You forget yourself and close it,
slam it like thunder. (Winter arrange
ment.


If the proprietor is engaged in oon-
versation and it is your turn next,
please lean your chair against the wall
and whistle " Mulligan Guards; ;" if you
can't whistle, sing.


Never neglect an opportunity to i'm
prove your mind. If we are temporari-
fv absent sit on the desk, pick your
teeth with the gold pen and read the
letters. More may be found in the
right hand drawer.


Smoking is particularly agreeable. If
YOU are out of poor cigars we will lend
you pipe.


If you see any spittoons, please ex-
pectorate on the floor, as the former are
only for ornament.


Our Office hours for listening to So
licitors of church subscriptions are from
eleven to one, for book agents one to
three, advertising men all day. We
aJJ60Q TO our OWL UuSlu0SS dG uIBdGs


We need about $1,000,00O more of
life insurance. If you are acquainted
with any agent please send him in he
hasn't been here since yesterday.


Don't hesitate to ask for loan, the
larger the better but talk about some
thing else half an hour beforehand
time isn't worth cent year to us.


Persons having no especial business
with us will please call as often as their
health will permit, or send a doctors GER
tificate in case of absence.


Parties leaving date calendars will
oblige us by placing them for the pres
ent in the basket under the desk, or I'M
til we can get room with more COM
modious walls.


But collectors will hang statements
on the file and call on Saturday at four
a. m.


This store closes at three p. m. on
Saturdays.-St. Louis Republican.
Year: 1874

You have seen pictures of shepherds
with the proverbial crook in their hands.
I didn't think party could be shep-
herd without this crook any more than
a man could be leader of an orchestra
W thout a pair of pants. was glad
that the first man whom saw tending
sheep carried one of these crooks. /
didn't know what q crook was for, but
always believed it was badge of the
occupation, whose origin could not
fathOm, handed down from century to
century since the time when sheep were
invented. Imagine my genuine disgust
when l saw this shepherd use the sacred
crook to capture the straying animals
by catching hold of one of their hind
legs and tripping them up. The awful
truth came upon me like flash, and l
sat down heavily, broken-hearted man.
l had thought it beautiful emblem,
and it proves TO be hind leg snatcher.
Thus foated the wind from another
sweet vision of youth. 1 must have
more salary, or will sink into an early
grave, ] fear DGnb1uy Ne5CS.
Year: 1874

THERE are always two or three standing
committees Of legislative bodies reserved for
the not over brilliant and inexperienced
members. 1t must be that Speaker Blaine
so regarded the Railroad COMMITTEES of the
present House.. Amy committee which, in
the present condition of the country and
against the protest of party conventions in
nearly every state, could agree to report bin
for the government to endorse the bonds of
a railroad from Washington to Chicago via
st. Louis, must be composed of a first pre-
MUM lot of stupids. The common rogue
can't assume such cheek as the dyed-in-the
wool stupid.
Year: 1874




THE following extract from private letter
of appointment gentleman in this state, whose
opinion on public matters has deservedly
great weight, will be of interest in its bear
ing upon the senatorial question:


am sure that the success of Hamln in the
pending contest will be exceedingly disastrous
to the Republican cause in Maine. If the
schemes which he and his followers have laid
with such laborious care, shall prove success
full and he is hoisted into power for another six
years, 1 verify believe it will be greater load
than the party can carry. There are thousands
OF good men in our party who have never
asked for office or place, who will not consent
to be represented by the Haplin ring and have
it govern the party and rule Che state political
~. 1t is madness in our friends not to recog-
nize these facts and make manly effort to de-
feat the plans which these desperate men have
concerted in the interest of as base q ring as
can be found in any state. The PRESS leads
the van of the peoples movement against these
pretenders. Thus far 1t has done excellent SER
vice. 1t needs and must have the entire sup
port of friends in order to lpin in this grave
contest. There are hundreds of earnest men
in different parts uf the state, who could and
should send you daily, brief articles, sustaining
your position, giving new facts and general en- {.
couragement and confidence.
Year: 1874

AN East Machias patron in renewing his
subscription for the weekly PRESS complains
that by our publishing the advertisement Of
a Hope sewing machine made by New York
firm he was induced to invest sl0.25 in
machine of that kind which is entirely worth
less and he is confident that the party ad-
vertising it are swindlers. We regret that we
were made the medium OF bringing this
fraud to notice of our readers. We guard
against it as far as possible, but like other
people, are liable 10 be deceived.
Year: 1874

THE Saturday morning after the next an
nual Fast, we shall, without doubt, publish
abstracts of sermons in which the bad ten
denotes of the times will be Sc. forth at
length. The sordidness Of politicians will be
set forth, the reckless specula.ions which re
suit in disgraceful failures and defalcations
will be depicted and deplored. In brief, there
will be very fitting denunc.ation Of a too
prevalent ambition among our people TO
achieve sudden wealth at any hazard Of
reputation and by the most questionable
means. All this will be well, and we may add
excellent. The evil of the day is the growing
desire of all classes of people to get the dollar
they never earned. Too much cannot be said
by public teachers against this bad tendency,
but wouldn't it be well to cease giving the
first lesson in speculation by driving out Of
all church entertainments everything that
can possibly be construed to be agame
of chance, or where hundreds of young
people are accustomed to put out their dimes
or dollars for chance to get something worth
their money or five times its value?
Year: 1874

The General Assembly Of the Re-
publican party of Iowa is in session
at Des Moines while the JOURNAL is
being printed on Wednesday. We
Confidently expect to place at the
head Of these columns next week
one Of the best State tickets, and one
of the soundest platforms ever Offer
ed to the people of Iowa. The gene
raj tone Of the forthcoming platform,
upon the important topics Of the day
may be easily predicted. 1t is safe
to anticipate fearless, manly decla-
ration of sound Republican doctrine
i'm language that will be intelligible,
and in meaning unmistakable. Nei-
ther the party nor the people viii! be
satisfied with any such stammering
and contradictory utterances as those
in the jargon which ran oil the end
of DIR. Stones pencil and was adopt
ed and called a platform by the
Oflice-Seekers' Association at Des
Moines last week.
Year: 1874

The Ottumwa Courier says the
reason why David Morgan, the Anti
Monop. nominee for Secretary OF
State, is in that party, is that he
couldn't get an Indian Agency, and
therefore the Republican party was
too corrupt for him to stay in it.
Year: 1874

Northern Missouri is one Of the
few localities that is likely to be
afflicted with short crops this year.
Reports say that wheat and corn will
be light in consequence of continued
rains.
Year: 1874

The President yesterday sent to Congress a
communication from the Governor of New
York, announcing the presentation by that
State. in accordance with the Invitation Of
Congress expressed in the act of 1864. Of a
bronze statue of De Witt Clinton to be placed
in the capitol. The other statue authorized by
the New York Legislature is that of Robert w.
Livingstone.
Year: 1874

SENATOR ROSCOE CoNKLINo was on board
the Southern train that was wrecked early
yesterday morning near New Brunswick, NJ.
He was jamned up in one of the sleeping
cars, and had to be cut out of his inconvenent
position. He was somewhat bru ised, bnt was
able to walk on reaching New York city.
The Senator was on his way home to attend
the funeral of his father at Utica.
Year: 1874

CONTINUATION OF THE SECRET SESSION.
DISCUSSION ON MOTION TO OPEN THE D0ORs-THE


PRIVATE SESSION UPHELD BY BARE MAJORITY


NO PROBABILITY OF SPEEDY DECISION IN


PROF. sEYMOUR's CASE.


The tenth days session of the Protestant Episcopal
General Convention was passed almost entirely in
secret session, in the consideration of Prof. Sey-
mours qualifications for the bishopric Of Illinois.
NO decision was reached and probably none will be
for several days. At brief open session motion
to admit the public was voted down by a very small
majority. In view of the delay caused by this dis
cussion, it was concluded to Iengthen the day ses
slons and to have evening sessions next week.
day,
Year: 1874

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 19.-The body of an I'M
known received at the morgue this morning


1t is that of mau 35 40 years Of age. with brown
hair and mustache, and exceedingly heavy eyebrows;
clothing, dark blue frock coat and waistcoat, dark
striped pantalOons. white shirt, and button CATERS


There was q deep cash In the throat from which the
blood had flown quite freely. Last evening two boys
informed the Park Guards on duty ut Ormiston that
had Jumped overheard They also said that while
walking through The East Park they saw q man Jump
from a bench toward the river and Jump In. One
Of the boys threw slab overheard but the man would
not IT, They heard him out "Oh " and then he
disappeared. THIS mOruing gentleman passing found
Year: 1874

oVNDAf, NOV. y, 1874
The chief feature OF Wall street during the past
week was an evident improvement in both prices
and business. Following the election SO closely
there are not Few who ascrlbe the good feeling
thus manifest to that event and to the promise OF
results likely to show themselves In the near
tuture There IL promise OF sounder financial
craftsmanship; promise OF work for the labor
ing man; promise for the employment OF capi-
tai; promise for the larger uses OF the manu-
tacturer; q promise Tor rhe western farmer; q
promise for the Southern painter, who will hence
oortn nnd his labor better organized and under an
influence that will secure fairer profits than
those which he has lately received.


WE HAVE JUST CoMMENCED.


Capital to use o forcible expression at the
South, has been "under hack.n Recently 1t has
taken fresh courage. The market has proved 1t
ior four days. The investment demand has
strengthened. Outside buyers are putting In o
fresh appearance. There Is an exhibition OF more
falth. The brokers wear cheerful faces. Some
thing like honor Is counted upon by all who hold
Southern bonds, as distinguished from the roguery
Of the thieves who have manipulated them since
the war. The railroads are gaining ground,
and those which tie as to the West will soon
enjoy It's advantage rom an ice-bound canal. The
granger movement Is likewise waning IN influence,
because the political successes OF the hour point to
Poutlcol aUsoTptlOu Vi Tue pbEG-h Wy suCu y
name It can be dignifed-ln one or the other OF
the leading parties OF the country. Hence


NO FURTHER DANGER


may be expected from that source. commercial
mshaps have already taught the craft lessons they
Will not forget, while the political revolution must
assure them OF the utility OF any attempt to es-
tabl1sh party that can hope Tor special legisla-
tion calculated to disturb the great interests Of
the country. All these symptoms are encouraging.
Local combinations may for the moment produce
depression, but 1t does seem as II the general 1u-
ture was loaded with events good to contemplate
By every man who has !aith IN the growth and
welfare OF his people. We have suffered at home
and abroad; recent commercial failures have
made our skies appear very dark, but are not the
clouds already turning out their silver linlngs'


THE MONEY MARKET.


Money during the week was steady at rates
ranging rom 2 to sh per cent Commercial paper
remains unchanged. Foreign exchange closed at
the best figures OF the week.


THE GOLD MARKET.


Gold presented no unusual features, but main.
tained q tar degree Of strength. The highest
price Of the week was 110h, the lowest no. The
rates paid for borrowing at the close were 1, 2,
IN, ~ per cent and nat. The following were the
Ductuations tor the week.
Year: 1874

observed, with much sympathy by several
In the congregation, to place his hand ON one
side of his face and with great agony revealed
In his countenance, hurry out OF the sanctu-
ary. 1t Is supposed that he instantaneously
recovered on reaching the door, us he was
noticed TO shoulder that rod, and gallanty
leg IL to the banks Of the Trinity.
Year: 1874

The second instant was the coldest
day of the season in the Northern
States. The temperature ranged from
twenty-four 70 forty degrees below
zero at various points in New Hamp-
shire, from seventy to ninety degrees
below the temperature at the same
time in Galveston.
Year: 1874

THE overshadowing issue in national
politics at Washington now is the
struggle between the infationists and
their opponents. Judging from the
best information we can get, it appears
that those who are in favor of some
increase of the currency are in decid-
ed majority. They, however, have not
agreed among themselves upon any
scheme upon which they can all unite,
and, therefore, all their efforts SO far
have resulted in nothing. The latest
information-is that the inflationists are
to have q caucus and first settle among
themselves some measure to present to
Congress. If they succeed in compro-
missing their various differences, and
upon a common measure, their nu-
merical majority will, it is thought, in
sure its adoption.
Year: 1874

THE FAIR AND FAIR-GRoUNDs.-The EX.
ecutiye Committee Of the State Agricultural
Society, with a number of invited gentle
men, visited the grounds of the Society Sat
urday evening. The heimprorements, of which
full account was given in the Dispatch two
or three weeks ago, are approaching compile
ton, and add wonderfully TO the convenience
aud appearance of the place. The re-
arrangement of the buildings on compact
plan, and the erection Of the grand stand ana
new dining.saloon, especially commend them
selves TO the approval Of the people. i,


All the indications point to splendid
Fair. The Secretary of the Society is daily
in receipt of letters from persons in distant
States who propose 70 make exhibitions. II
our manufacturers are as alive as usual 10
their interests there will be one OF the great
est industrial expositions that has ever taken
place In this city.
Year: 1874

BURNING GRA1N-THE COLUMBIAN MILLs.-
A stranger visiting the site of the old Co
lumbian Mills would conclude that The fire
which destroyed that valuable property was
of recent occurrence but for the splendid
new mills which now stand as monument
of the enterprise Of that concern. From the
northeast corner of the foundation smoke may
seen curling out from the ruins, while the
smell of burning grain IS at times as strong as
it was just after the fire. The smoke comes
from the smouldering grain and flour which
we're not removed from the mills when they
were destroyed. The fire, it will be remem,
bered. occurred on Tuesday night, April
o2d-more than five months ago.
Year: 1874

Showing an increase of 393 pupils over
the number registered during the first weeks
school session last year. OF these pupils al
ready registered, 146 white and 1852 colored,
have not been admitted Us regular scholars
because OF their failure to show their tax
receipts. Their parents will probably attend
to this matter at once and the children be
regularly enrolled to-day or tomorrow.


1t is probable that another first grammar
grade will have to be opened in the
High School building, so great has been the
increase in the registration over last year.


1t will be remembered that the public
schools are opened earlier this season than
last, and many persons who send their chill
dren to the public schools have not yet re.
turned from their summer vacation, so that
it is fAir to presume that the schools will be
much more Literally patronized than they
were last.