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Year: 1879

A sportsman who, during the shooting
season, had gone to pass week with a
friend in the country, on the strength of
general invitation, instead of waiting
for a special one, said to his annoyed
host: II saw some beautiful scenery as
came to-day by the upper road" You
will see still finer" was the reply, "as you
90 back tomorrow by the lower one."
Year: 1879

One of the best investments ever made
by large sign. painting firm in this city.
many years ago. was to pay man in
Jersey City 5000 for his secret preparation,
by which he applied gold leaf in some
kind of gliding The man received the
5000, took up piece of glass, licked it
hered beautifully. This was his secret,
and it proved worth the sum to the 9th
ers to know it.
Year: 1879

Humility is a virtue that all preach,
Few practice, and yet everybody is con-
,ent to hear The master thinks it good
doctrine for his servant, the laity for the
clergy, and the clergy for the laity.
Year: 1879

Carpenters, joiners and cabinet-mak-
ers are frequently called upon to ft
glass to frames or sashes where no glass
has been prepared to suit; under such
circumstances it would be well to know
how to cut glass to answer their pur-
poses, without the aid of diamond.
Many persons may not be aware that
glass can be cut under water, with great
ease, to almost any shape, by simply
using pair of shears or strong scissors.
In order to insure success, two points
must be attended to-irst and most I'M
portant, the glass must be kept quite
level in the water while the scissors are
applied; and, secondly, to avoid risk, it
is better to begin the cutting by taking
off small pieces at the corners aud along
the edges, and 30 reduce the shape
gradually to that required, as if any
attempt is made to cut the glass all at
once to the shape, as We should cut a
piece of cardboard, it will most likely
break just where it is not wanted.
Some kinds OF glass cut much better
than others, the softer glasses being the
best for this purpose. The scissors need
not be at all sharp, as their action does
not appear to depend on the state OF the
edge presented to the glass. When the
operation goes on we'll, the glass breaks
away from the scissors in small pieces
in straight line with the blades. This
method of cutting glass has often been
of service when diamond has not been
at hand, for cutting ovals and segments,
and though tho edges are not 30 smooth
as might be desired for some purposes,
yet it will answer in great many cases.
The two hints given above, if strictly
followed, will always insure success
Illustrated Wood Worker.
Year: 1879

There can't be many downtown folks
who have not noticed that little, dried
up, wicked.faced mule which draws q
ten cent express wagon around the
streets. Attention is generally divided
between the mule and the driver, who
begins pounding him at daylight and
never stops while there is O prospect
ofhitting spot never discovered before.
The mule cares just about as much for
the blow of a club or the prod of a
twelve-ounce tack as lion does for the
buzz of fly, and if he was ever beaten
into q faster gait than two miles an hour,
no living man can remember it. Yes
terday morning, in turning into Con-
gress street from Griswold, the driver
missed his blow and fell forward upon
the beast and then slid down behind
him, with his feet and body somehow
held fast by the shafts and wagon box.
The man realized his peril like fash,
his head being close to the mules
heels, but he did not utter a shout. As
pedestrians gathered around he was say
ing to the mule


"Now's your chance, old S1sylhus
For two long years I've pounded you up
and down and back and forth till you
couldn't rest. Now you've got me in q
box, 90 ahead with your kicking, old
misery-I wouldn't beg if I'm killed for
it I'm glad I pounded you'll I've
nothing to take backl Kick away and
be blamed to you, because if you don't
there won't be any letting up on my
part |"


The mule ought to have kicked, but
he didn't. he stood there as mild as
stick of candy until the man was e1tri.
Gated from his dangerous position, and
then as the blows fell upon him in q
perfect tornado he surged forward at
the old familiar pace, eyes half closed
and ears Tapping like the jibs of be-
calmed schooner in mid-ocean.-Detroi'
Free Press.
Year: 1879

The disposition displayed by affection.
ate relatives towards rich bachelors has
become proverbial, and the Wells case
revives the instance found in Jonathan
Hunt. This man went in early life to
Mobile, where he made large fortune.
He displayed great energy and enter
prise, and was really the most successful
business man that ,ity ever contained.
After passing the meridian of life he
came North, and being a. bachelor, re-.
ceived the full force of bis nephews'
watchful care. They knew that the old
man was eccentric, and soon determined
to make the most of this point in his
character. Immediately on his arrival
here Hunt became interested in real
estate, and his reckless bidding at auc-
tions attracted general comment. Many
said that such man could not be in his
right mind. He seemed, indeed, utter
ly Indifferent to consequences, and whole
squares of vacant lots were knocked
down to him at extravsgant rates. Auc.
tioneers we're delighted, but other pur-
chasers were deeply annoyed by this
mad competition, while the nephews
wisely laid the matter to heart. It was
not long before they saw that public
opinion would sustain them and hence
they determined to seize the estate. A
warrant was obtained and commission
was ordered to examine the old gentle
man, utthelatter, knowing how small bis
chance would be, sought safety in flight.
He supposed that time would justify his
apparently reckless speculation, and de-
termined to improve the opportunity for
foreign voyage. He went to Charles
ton and took passage on vessel bound
for European port, but was lost in
some mysterious manner. The nephews
got the property, and it was soon learn
ed that the purchases made by their
lunatic uncle showed the highest order
of forecast. Lots for which he paid
So, 500 soon rose to 10000, and at
present these very lots are worth $780,.
900, being now the most aristocratic
portion of New York. The old mans
insanity was merely far-sighted enter
prise. -Ne,U York Letter.
Year: 1879

An iceboat has appeared on the Hud.
sen river that travels at the rate OF
seventy miles an hour. If our ances-
tors could have been made to believe
that anything OF human invention could
be made to attain that velocity. they
would have promptly declared that it
would be useless to mankind, since life
could not be sustained on it. But we
10 not hear that any Of the gentlemen
who have sailed on this craft suffered
any more than usual. Iceboat sailing
is not to be INDUCED in with high hat
and kid gloves, but it is one of the most
exhilarating Of sports when properly
accoutered; and there is no more danger
than riding III rapidly. moving railroad
car. When our guileless fathers first
had railroads proposed to them, they
declared in the most emphatic and con.
fdent manner that whoever was rash
enough to get on one might just as well
make his will and order his coffin. And
then, too, such thing as forty or fifty
miles an hour was not even dreamed OF.
Now, if seventy miles an hour can be
made in the open air, without any OF
the protection from the elements that a
railway car grants, there is no doubt
that when Mr.. Stedman builds bis air
ship, which will carry passengers to
Europe in a day or Two, that the same
passengers can sit on deck and survey
the world beneath with composure and
comfort.-New York Commercial Id
yertiSer,
Year: 1879

The term "plague is 80 often used in
its general sense, covering all epidemic
diseases, that it is seldom thought of as
a specific disease, like typhus fever. It
is eminently malignant, and it is said by
medical authorities to kill cat least two
thirds of those it attacks" It has fre-
quently, in distant ages, swept over the
known world, and single epidemics are
supposed to have numbered their vic
Tins by millions. The plague of the
sixth century, which attacked three
continents, is said to have killed twice
as many people as there ore now living
in the United States. We are all famil-
lar with the story told by De Foe, of the
"great plague" of London; but it was
insignificant in comparison with the
ravages made by the disease in the
cities of the East. The quarantine laws
were instituted to prevent the spread


of the plague, although now
employed for similar purpose
during the prevalence of any epidemic.
The improved sanitary condition of all
the cities of the world has in recent
times prevented such widespread epi-
denies as were common q few hundred
years ago, but there is still whole
some dread OF the plague throughout
Europe. A generation has passed away
since the last appearance of the plague
in Europe. If it should come again,


sanitary cordons will doubtless be drawn
around the infected districts 30 as to
prevent, if possible, all communication
with the outer world. It is of course q
difficult matter to establish a complete
quarantine, but the large standing ar
mics of Europe can be used to advan-
tage in this service. An Eastern war
is always liable to spread, if not also to
develop the plague, and it is quite
probable that the present pestilence,
whether it be typhus fever OF the true
plague, is due TO the movement Of Rus.
Sian troops on Che frontier. =
Year: 1879

I know q man who drank some OF the
Oldest buttermilk ever heard of. He
lives in Tennessee. One day he and
some others were asked in great hurry
to dine ut the house of neighbor, with
a promise that the company would be
treated to one of the rarest drinks ever
tasted in all the ages of the world !
This proved to be buttermilk, brought
to table in Jug. It had been dug out
that same morning from well which
had caved in thirty years before. At
that time the Jug Of milk, safely corked,
was hanging by rope far down the
we'll, to be kept cool; and there it had
stayed buried for thirty years. All who
drank of the buttermilk said it was de-
icious.-& Nicholas.
Year: 1879

freshing absence of self-consciousness.
What would he have said if he had
known the thought that strove for en-
trance into her heart Obi if Jack
awkward, blundering, good-natured
Jack - could be changed into this
stranger that she called timidly Mr..
Fitzallan, and Jack and her guardian
had greeted at the house as Herbertl


At last there was pause in the talk.
She gave deep sigh, prompted by a
sad longing to do right, vague fear, a
first suspicion of the change that was
coming over her impetuous heart.


care you cold, Madge?" asked Jack,
pulling away and bending to his strong
stroke. "Keep your shawl we'll about
your shoulders. And, my dear girl,
look to your steering. You have been
sending the boat into curves like cork
screw-only did not want to disturb
your tete.a-tete."


Poor Cousin Jack She drew the
white shawl closely round her, chilled
not by the wind, but by sudden pang
of remorse, the foundation of which was
very small, but enough to trouble her
peace.


What need to tell the inner history of
Madge's life during the next few weeks ?
More and more she longed for freedom.
Fitzallsn was staying in The neighbor-
hood and was frequently at the house,
and in the thousand little incidents Of
everyday life she knew he cared for her,
and honest Jack grew yet more distaste-
full in her sight.


In due time came the second promised
pleasure. The family that distinguished
the name of Jones by the prefix of Pom
sonby gave their party. Madge was in
her glory that night. But the trivial
triumphs and pleasures of the night
were long forgotten by Madge before
she lost one remembrance of scene
that passed in the conservatory, where
the music was hushed by heavy cur
tains, and there was only the soft light
of a few dim lamps among the masses
of blossoms and dark green leaves. She
had lost the flower from her hair-one of
her favorite camellias-as she said,
"with darling bud," and Fitzallan
had promised, with Ponsonby-Jones
permission, to get her another with
darling bud too. She had placed his
gift in her hair, and she sat near the
dewy glass, saying it was cool there and
she would rest. Fitzallan stood at
little distance, penknife in hand still,
swinging carelessly the fan-like leaf of
a dwarf palm.


elf this were nearer could fan YOU"
Year: 1879

FALL RIVER, Mass, July pa seri-
Gus affray occurred at the Slade Mills
this afternoon. Some striking splnners
allege that while passing the mill they
were shouted at by some King spinners
in the yard, whereupon they stopped, a
disturbance was created, and a crowd
of five hundred to one thousand
people soon gathered. Deputy Sheriff
Burlington on duty at the mill, said,
GAS an officer of the commonwealth |
order this crowd to disperse," but the
crowd failed to so and Burlington was
seized by a big fellow and
rather roughly handled Stones
were thrown by the mob and shots
fired, one of which grazed the hat of a
working spinner in a side yard. BY or
der of the sheriff. the fire was returned,
and one man in the crowd of striking
spinners was struck in the head
and hip. The disturbers assert
that a firm fire came from the
yard. Police were telegraphed
for but the crowd scattered before their
arrival. The whole affair took place in
the private property of the corporation.
Another crowd OF seventy five spin
neIs collected in front of the
Mechanics hall tonight, two miles
from the scene of disturbance
and made loud threats against the spin
ners at work. A constable says that
several slung shots were carried by the
strikers, but none used. The police
were telegraphed for and the crowd
scattered.
Year: 1879

FALL RIVER, July 26.-The treasurer
of a mill in the south part OF the city,
becoming involved by speculations IN
cotton, used the money Of the mill. 1t
is said that property sufficient to secure
the mill has been turned over by rela'
tiyes and the affair settled.
Year: 1879

New York Correspondence Phila. Press.1


1t is stated here that Mr.. Tilden not only
does not regard himself as having been in
jured at all by the cipher telegram exposure,
but that he still confidently expects to secure
the Democratic nomination in 1880. 1t Is not
known yet what course he intends to take to
demonstrate to the country his innocence OF
the plot to buy three or four States with his
money; but 1t is certain that he has stated
recently that If he can secure harmony in the
Democratic party Of this State he believes he
will receive q denomination for the Presiden-
cy. Politicians about the City Hall, who are
authorities on these matters, say that this
whole movement for q reconciliation Of the
Democratic factions OF this city on the one
hand, and for the capture Of Tammany on the
other, is the idea Of Mr.. Tilden, and that Mr..
Tilden Is managing and directing 1t. The
two plans are apparently In conflict but one
is to be made to do the business, II possible; II
the other fails, the end and purpose OF them
both being to crush out discord. and swing
the whole power OF the united Democracy OF
New York In favor Of the statesman Of Ora
mercy Park In 1880.
Year: 1879

The Grant stalwarts are looming up gradu-
ally. Conkiing is returned to the Senate
from New York; Cameron from Pennsylva-
mia; Logan from Illinois, and Carpenter from
Wisconsin, and Hawley Is beaten in Connec-
ticut. 1t now needs but the next to certain
election OF Chandler from Michigan to have
all things In readiness to issue the order to
the Republicans OF the nationals you were,
gentlemen" Next will swell up the chorus
of "Give US back our Old Commander" and
Grant will start the thunders Of the echo in
the fulness OF time when he lands on the
golden slopes OF the Pacific, and starts out ON
a transcOntinental ovation that Is expected to
sweep him back into the White House. I'm
fortunately the next presidential election is
yet nearly two years off, and who can tell
what tide shall rule the political sea at day
so distant?
Year: 1879




Billy" the pioneer of Comstock, died at
o'clock yesterday. De maortuis na nisi bonupa
nevertheless Billy died OF the delirium tre-
mems. Eight years ago he was an innocent,
soft-nosed little black lamb, SO pretty that the
police force adopted him as their pet. As this
innocent lambkin grew In years and became
more civilized, he grew in vice. First the
officers taught him to chew tobacco, then
they gave him plain cider, and after awhile
whisky. In year or so Billy got to be the
most reckless inebriate west OF the Missis-
sippi. He bummed drinks off Of everybody
He knew all the saloons In town and used to
go the rounds every day. Once, and only
once, was he known to turn his nose up at
drink, and that was when offered water
When very drunk he was very fastidious, and
refused to touch anything but champagne.
Yesterday morning he ba-ba'd for whisky,
and some fool gave him quart can chuck
full OF the stuff. Billy drank 1t off and at once
became much intoxicated. He showed signs
OF the "rams" Literally "rams" In this case
and at midnight he breathed his last. He
was buried this morning. A monument will
be erected over his grave.
Year: 1879

The Alexandria Democrat says that there is
nothing talked Of In its parish but the repu-
diation of the State debt. The most promi-
nent men OF that parish seem to incline to the
opinion that the debt is too neavy 70 pc car
length of formulating the debt as an entirety,
but we agree with a majority Of the people Of
this Stafe, that the burden will have In some
way or other to be lightened. 1t is impossible
for the people to stagger longer under the
now stand, the whole burden OF the govern
ment falls on the shoulders OF one-haH Of the
poDulation, the other half being unable to
bear their quota. Talk as we may OF the
public faith, there Is no justice in this, and
there will never be any justice In 1t as long as
the rate Of taxation continues what it Is. It
Is well that the fact should be plainly under
stood; half OF our people are not able to pay
their taxes, and the overburdened half are
not willing to make up the deficit
Year: 1879

Hale balanced himself between two desks,
spoke easily and with an oily easiness, say
ing with the practised intonation of a speak
er used to this great hall the precisely
proper thing for Republican leader to say.
Not much, but just that. He left three min
utes for Conger to come down the aisle and
say a sharp thing or two, and then Potter
yielded the rest of his time to Hewitt. There
is a certain weight attaching to truth and
sincerity, which Hewitt always has. 1t
steadied him in executing the great task he
so successfully performed Upon his own
motion and assertion he swept aside great
load OF calumny, and buried 1t under the
single staring fact that where admittedly only
Year: 1879

ICt MdFy EnreFDrIse.I


In no other branch Of our State government
is the want OF a new constitution more plain
ly evident than In our judiciary. This branch
OF our polity has been and Is now wofully de-
faent. In the country parishes its banefui
effects have been more keenly felt, for in the
prostitution Of the bench, and In the use Of
its mfsapplied power, did all the evils Of


When the judiciary becomes corrupt, then
indeed are the liberties Of the people gone
while oppression wakes strong and terrible
with its Increased power. Ths Radicals were
keen enough to see and appreciate this fact,
and use 1t to their own advantage and our
discomfort. By their votes in most instances
they filed the bench with adventurers who
had every accomplishment Of villainy-whO
looked upon the Radical party with It's golden
yet corrupt promises IS the toupt from
Year: 1879

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-In the Cabinet ses-
sion to-day the construction to be placed on
certain parts OF the pension bill was discussed
at length, but without final action. The point
to determine was whether or not the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury had the authority, un-
der the act, to pay the claims arising there
under. The question went over for further
consideration.


Secretary Schurz stated that there seemed
to be no doubt but that Sitting Bull, with his
entire force had crossed the border, but as
vet he had not been advised as to what the
Indians wanted or intended to do. Efforts
are being made by both the War and Interior
Departments to reach Sitting Bulls camp
and ascertain definitely why he crossed the
border. There is an important international
question involved In this matter, which the
Secretary OF State will at once bring to the
notice Of the British authorities.
Year: 1879

.


In the investigation Of the printing muddle,
which is now pending, the New Orleans DEM
oCRAT will come out with flying colors. No
paper has ever been truer to a trust and to q
people than has our city contemporary, and
we take deep, a profound interest In the
solution OF the investigation. We cannot for
get Its bold utterances nor ignore its trsmen-
dous power, and II the heel OF oppression
should crush It the people would soon feel the
blow and the loss.
Year: 1879

We are pleased to note that the State
Printer appears to be getting the better Of
his accusegs, and still more 30 to learn Of the
Increasing prosperity of the DEMOCRAT.
While our able contemporary may, at times,
have been little too brash, We are free to
say that 10 has been Of incalculable service,
and that we do not believe the Democratic
party could find another journal In the Stats
that would ill the bill as the DEMOCRAT has
done,
Year: 1879

Up to the receipt Of the last mail no action
on the Lottery bill had been taken by the
Senate, but we feel confident that this wing
will follow the example Of the lower House
this fraudulent institution by handsome
majority.
Year: 1879

The balloting for United States Senator by the
Democratic caucus Of the Legislature was re-
sumed last evening in the hall of the House Of
Representatives and eight ballots taken. with
the following result.
Year: 1879

That fellow Howard, the Lotterv man Ia
growing bitter. He rushed into print the,
other day, and went for the only paper in
New Orleans which he could not corrupt.
But the DEMOCRAT is too strong for him now.
because 1t is backed by the people.
Year: 1879

In these 10 tell you some interesting Incl
history Of Virginia. which, in former times,
called "Old Dominion" Many OF these look upon
more striking than hcuon-that stories which
true and only written 10 people You cannot find
easily long histories Of Virginia and when you
do find them little said about OF hen and that little
is words shall aim 10 tell you the most strik
ing events the Old Dominion" and leay
the themselves There plenty Of such
Virginia history fun Of remarkable and
produced of the greatest who have lived in
America. By telling OF these hope TO interest and
what IS still. 10 inform and improve you Extract
from Preface
Year: 1879

Since the appearance OF Caryes famous essay on the
national poet OF Scotland life of Robert Burns has been
published affords clear and Just an idea OF his life
and genius a. contribution to the series OF Eng


sh Of Letters" The volume which is one OF great in
terest may be called model literary biography.
Year: 1879

During the coming Presidential year,
THE TRIBUNE will be more effective
agency than ever for telling the news
best worth knowing, and for enforcing
sound politics. From the day the war
closed it has been most anxious for an
end of sectional strise. But it saw two
years ago. and was the first to proclaim
the new danger to the country from the
revived alliance of the Solid South and
Tammany Hall. Against that danger it
sought to rally the old party of Free
dom and the Union. 1t began by de-
manding the abandonment of personal
dislikes, and set the example. 1t called
for an end to attacks upon each other
instead of the enemy; and for the heart
lest agreement upon whatever fit candi-
dates the majority should put up against
the common foe. Since then the tide of
disaster has been turned back; every
doubtful State has been won, and the
Omens for National victory were never