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Year: 1879

They reach far over the edge, and dip.
Ing up the water, fill their large jug.
Throwing that OH their backs, they
| reach down once more and fill the
smaller one, and then trOt of and visit
tho different houses of the city, and
sell the families what water they want.
You would say, perhaps, 1t was heavy
load to carry Ey the head and neck
but the carrier does not seem to mind
it, tor he is very strong and the jugs
just balance each other. 1t Is said an
Englishman was once told Of this bal
ance, and to see If it were 50, he waited
until carrier came along, and then
with his cane broke one of the. Jugs.
Alas! Down came the mans jugs and
all his balance surely was gone. Wa
ter has to be brought about in this
manner because none runs In the
houses by lead pipes, as with us. 1t
all comes from near the old castle of
Chapultcpcc, three or four miles from
the city. 1t runs over great stone ac-
queducts, built by Cortcs, and when it
reaches the public square falls into
the stone basins of the city. SO you
see, 1t makes these carriers almost like
our milkmen, only they do not come
with fine horse and carriage, and do
not make nearly as much. They only
got few cents each day. How hard
they work, too. Busy from morn till
eve, always earnest, harly ever smiling
always on little Indian trot, they 20
about from house to house, and then
when the days work is over, what Il
life they lead. They have no home to
20 too, either; they live In the streets,
sleep In the gutter or on the cathedral
stone steps, and often, fear, get so be-
logged on "pulque," the national drink
that they do not care whether they have
home and.a good bed or not.


Think what miserable existanoe,
not knowing how to read, dressing as
those before them did three hundred
years ago, and doing nothing but car
rying water about the city. Every day
they will go into the great cathedral
and say their prayers. They put their
jugs down beside them, clasp their
hands, raise their eyes to the Image of
their patron saint, and present their
requests or their thanks, and then taxi
ing last look at the golu candlesticks
and rich ornaments, will hurry away
and continue their hard, uninteresting
labOrs,
Year: 1879

This incident wrought an entire change
in this old couple. Whether the attention
and sympathy of their ncighbors had any
thing to do with it, cannot be said; but it
Is very certain that few are proof against
kind words and loving deeds; sncers and
rcproaches may harden, but who can resist
the sunshine of lovc2


Happily the Rawlcys hearts were
touched by the friendly solicitudo shown
them; and they cvinvcd their gratitude in
many ways. Selfishness gave place to gc-
ncrosity, aud perhaps the final recovery of
Mrs. Higgins invalids was in some mea-
sure, due to the frequent supply of new
laid eggs which Mrs Rawlcy's hens seemed
to tai lke as much delight in laying for other
people as for their own mistress.


BE that as it may; hearts which had
been long closed to the sutferings around
them were now awakened to the honest rcu
lization of life's d ,ties, their earnest attcn-
ton to which enriched them with a higher
appreciation Of life's true sweetness and the
secret of all happiness.
Year: 1879

IA great big good-naturcd fellow about 25
years Of age came along to feod store on
Michigan avenue where two men were end
ing up bale of hay, and calling to them to
stand aside he flung the bale around as if
he were playing with quarter sack of
flour. The act called forth the admiration
Of oil bystandcrs, and the man in charge of
the store winked the giant man aside and
said: z " a -


"Iou arc tho man I've beep looking for,
In the hay department down stairs we havo
a young fellow of 18 who thinks he oan
clean out anything wearing boots, and Pm
anxious to have him taken down peg or
two. If you'll go down and pick him up
and mop him around few times I'll give
you half a dollar. Don't hurt him, but
just bounce him around and take tho con-
ceit out of him."


The big man descended the cellar stairs,
and when he struck the last step he called
out in an awful voice:


"Whcre in blaZcs is that fellow called
Jim2 I've walked seven miles this mornv
ing to mash him to q jelly and fifty dollar
bills won't buy him Oft"


"4lero ami" came voice from bohind
the bales, and the giant was heard feeling
his way along and growing to himself;


"Thinks he runs this town, docs he 2
All want in this world is to git my paws
on him for about the millionth part of a
secondl"


His wish was gratifcd. Those stand
ing at the door above heard a shook and q
struggle, quick gasps and q tusslc and the
giant suddenly appeared without his hat,
hia nose all bloody and hair on end. IIc
was In q hurry. He halted just long
enough to cast a glance of reproach at tho
feed, store man, and then he hoped over
q consignment Of oats and was lots on the
street.
Year: 1879

She entered tho store. She was
young, neat and modestly attired in
black, and had u face of rather classic
beauty, while her shapely hands were
holding pencil and book.


The store was iull OF customers and
there was every appearance Of rush
Of business, but one lucklcss clerk
walking behind the counter Glanced to
stop, and the young lady began:


II have now book here which am
selllng-'


81 don't think I care to-" began the
clerk; but the young lady continued: {:


"The author Is a famous one, and it
Is said by all that this is his best work. I"


''I have other busincss-if you will
kindly excuse me-" said the clerk, but
the brok agent stopped him with:


"You ste this Is a new business for
mo and l hope you won't rid yourself
Of mel this way"


The clerk explained that he had no
wish to slight her." whcreupon tho
persistent little beauty resumed:


II am not ashamed to say that l am
In want and have decided to perfect
myself In shorthand reporting. That's
why am so anxious to sell you book.
l will not deliver 1t until next month.
do wish you would take one, it would
help me. You can pay for it so easily.
| will tell You how to save 81. You
need only save four cents a day and it
would help me gain my object. l as
sure you would appreciate 1t, for am
very anxious. that's why.I work days
ard study nights. On my list here
! have just camo from Toledo-I have
the names--''


How long she would have continued
In this strain 1t Is impossible to say, as
the clerk gasping for breath, abruptly
left her to attend to another customer
who had just entered the store.
Year: 1879

While George J.. Walter, the cashier,
was alone in charge OF tho Working
mems Savings Bank of Allegheny City,
Pa, recently, he saw two men Of very
suspicious appearance enter the build
ing. One of them stopped at the front
end Of the counter, while the other
passed on to the small opening in the
glass partition, Oh tho top of the ooun-
ter, about tifteon feet from the door.
The man at the opening presented
dollar and asked for change, and then
suddenly held a pistol at Walter saying
eff you make any noise, or stir, l will
blow your bra.ns out" Mr.. Walter
Instead of rccoiling, caught hold of the
revolver with both hands, and In mo-
ment wrenched it out Of the mans
hand. The robber then called to his
companion near the door, and he drew
revolver and camo toward MIR. Wal
ter. The latter fearing that they
wanted to enter the vanlt at the rear of
the bank, the door Of which stood open
ran to the rear end of the counter,
where he faced about. IIe was lust in





over the glass partition OH the counter,
and tho second one getting up Oh the
outside of it. Mr.. Walter instantly
fired at the man who had first assailed
him, with the revolver he had first
taken from him and still had, but the
robber jumped down from behind the
counter in time to dodge tha ball which
passed through the plate glass window
In the front part OF tho bank. The first
thief then caught up the largest pile of
bank notes on tho table and started to
climb ovor che counter again. Before
he got on the counter Mr.. Walter again
fired at him, and as he climbed up on
the counter fired again. The man then
got over tho partition and fell to the
floor, dropping a large part of the
money he had under his arm. Quickly
regaining his feet no ran out OF the
door. The second robbcr who had
climbed over tho partition got back and
followed his companion, 1t appears
that there was still third man and a
hoy standing outside Of the door. A
moment after the first two men entered
the boy followed with large market
basket, which he quickly dropped and
ran out when Mr.. Walter began shoot
ing. The basket, no doubt, was to
place the money In. Chase was then
given the robbers. One of them
snapped pistol at railroad f|agman
who attempted to stop them. He then
leaped over the wall and ran down to
Bcll's alley to the Allegheny River. in
to which he jumped. He floated and
swan down to coal float, where no
polluted his revolver at two boys in a
skiff and compelled them to take him
aboard and row him down and across
the river to Pittsburg, where he es-
capped, rs did all his companions, owing
to the confusion and uncertainty Of the
pnrsuers. The robbers took away
800 and dropped 5000. There was
altogether some $4,000 on the bank
counter within reach of tho thieves
Year: 1879

While other papers, on both sides of
the question, were complaining of losing
subscribers during the Constitutional
campaign, the JOURNAL held its own and
kept adding names to its su scription
list, although the stand taken by this pa
per was as decided and aggressive as any
in the State. 1t was therefore with iome
surprise that, on our return from the city
after brief absence, we learned that n
preminen politician of this county whom
We had recently assisted to position, had
withdrawn his patronage from the jour


NAL. This was the only one lost during
the campaign, and il after the campaign
had closed. Now, as this patronage
amounted to the munifcent sum Of Sl5 per
annum, we consider it matter OF i'm


mense importance when viewed in a f.


nancial light and regret exceedingly that
the truthful utterances which have ap-
peared from time to time in these columns
should have had such a damaging effect.
After mature deliberation, however, we
have concluded to continue the publica =
tion Of the JOURNAL for a time at lenst,
though we can scarcely hope that il will
ever be as lucrative in the future as il has
been, under the SIS per annum patronage
ofour friend, in the past. While on this


subject we will take occasion to remark


that it is the privilege Of every man to
support his local paper or not, just as he
pieases, and it is only necessary to settle
up and say so to have the Journal dis
continued to his address. We would sug-
gest, however, that when patronage is
withdrawn on account OF anything said
by the JOURNAL il would at least show
little courtesy to transact the business
with the proprietor Of the paper, even
though a few days might intervene be-
fore his return to business. TO our many
friends, readers and patrons we will simp-
ly remark .hat the TRINITY JOURNAL is
one Of the permanent institutions Of this
county; that it is doing an honorable,
legitimate and prosperous business
Furthermore that it hopes to thrive and
flourish long after the CaIifoI mia fossils
have again sought their holes, and that it
will have an Independent, prosperous ex-


istence when the Honorable Bills of the
present day have passed from the field of
action and been irrevocably consigned to
political oblivion By the direct voice of
an outraged and indignant constituency.
Year: 1879

AS an erroneous impression seems to
prevail among certain interested few
regarding the authorship of an extract
from the S. f. Spirit Of The Times copied
into the last JOURNAL, a little explana-
tion appears to be in order. We did rot
write the article in reference 20 extortion-
ate tolls, nor did we suggest or advise its
original publication. We did authorize
and direct its publication in the JOURNAL
with due credit to its author, just as we
do many other things of loca! interest,"
When interviewed at San Francisco in
reference TO the matter, we distinctly
stated that we did not think Mr.. Tinnin
owned any stock in the corporation at
present, although at one time he had been
a director of the company. Whether
that gentleman is now interested in the
road or not, we do not know and do not
care. Further than above stated we had
no connection with the article in question.
although inqliry since our return confirms
the rate of toll as therein set forth. If
any injustice has been done in the mat
ter, our columns are open for correcti m
In regard to certain threats and cautions
which have come to our ears within the
past few days, we only say that we cannot
be either bull dosed or intimidated in the
management of the JOURNAL. When
ever we wish to go after anybody or
anything editorially we shall do so in our
own columns and not those of a San
Francisco paper. ,Sd6es
Year: 1879

THE OLD TINE PRosPEcToRs.-T
editor of the Esmeralda Nevada Herald
who has not been in California for many
years, thus speaks Of the miners with
whom he associated here in early DAYS:
Some are in the same State; some in
Sageland, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Mon
tana, the East, Europe, and in tho grave.
A few are still the restless, uneasy nomads
they were twenty-nine years ago. They
are the old time prospectors. They are
stili seeking fortune in every canon and
on every mountain on the Pacific slope.
their lives have been exhausted in search
for wealth, and if the fortune which they
have SO long sought for continues to evade
them in the future as in the past, may
the hope, at least, be spared them until
som otime, after days wearisome search
they may lie down where the full moon
will shine like real silver on some noun
tain top; that they will watch until at
last the belief will grow that it is their
long. looked for hight and that, SO dream
ing, they may painlessly fall as eep, and
wake whore the mountains arc golden
and the hills wear garments Of everlasting
Summer.
Year: 1879

Listen. We once read little story,
somewhere-perhaps you have seen il p
about ccrta in character that took anoth-
er certain character up into high noun
tain and offered him all the land he could
see if he would fall down and worship him
And it turned out that the old chap did
not own an acre ofthe land any more than
the San Francisco Chronicle owns the
Railroad Commission 1t is a nice little
story. Get it and read it. Then come to
think 1T, there is another interesting 2
littlestory, we think in the same book,
about--well, we have forgotten his name,
but it was the fellow that went back on
his friends, you know. You can find it..
Read both these before you write another
letter to the Chronicle.
Year: 1879

The following resolutions, expressive of
the sense Of the Central Committee were
adopted by unanimous vote


WHEREAS, on the 7th day of May,
1879, the new Organic Law for the State
was by II majority OF the qualified elect
ors thereof approved and adopted and is
therefore a fixed fact and


WHEREAS, 1t is and ever has been a
fundamental principle with the Demo
cratic party to cheertuly abide by, main,
tain and support the acts Of the majority !;


Therefore this Committee. represents
ing the Democracy of Trinity county,
pledge themselves and the party to use
their utmost endeavors to secure the en-
actlnent of all laws necessary for carry
ing into effect the same in spirit singly
for the prosperity, glory and benfcence
of the great and growing commonwealth
Os California and we earnestly request
all Democrats, whatever may have been
their differences heretofore, to join as
against all factions in order that we may
defeat the common enemy and elect men
tried and true to the principles of the
grand old Democratic party to the end
that we may have the benefit of just laws
under and n fair Interpretation Of our
New Constitution.
Year: 1879

AFTER this we can occasionally have a
birth, marriage or a death. For the
past few weeks the people have been so
absorbed in the New Constitution that
they had no time to attend to such in
signiiiant events. Soiano Republican.
Year: 1879

WE would ten thousand tines rather
support man who honestly differs with
us on principle, than one who all at once
gets, ia his own estimation, SO exceedingly
pure and nice as to feel that the party that
has honored him is no longer worthy of
his recognition .-Coiusa Sun.
Year: 1879

GONE TO ETERNITY. Thursday last
was the day appointed for the execution
of Dye and Anderson for the murder of
Tullis atSacramento. 1t is probable they
were launched into eternity as their was


no hope whatever Of pardon or reprieve.
Year: 1879

DURATION OF THE EXTRA SESSION
A usually we'll informed Washington
special says "Though some think the
session will collapse by the middle OF
June, there are stronger reasons to believe
it will last we'll on towards August"
Year: 1879

When a man has the headache so bad
that ii hurts him to wink his eye, and his
face is swelled out so wide with the tooth
ache that he can't see himself in the mir
ror, with the neuralgia reminding him of
its presence by it's constant little flashes
and digs, and a boil on a place where it
ought not to be. together with bunion on
his toe trying to make itself felt, while the
spirit OF Cain beams from his eye-then is
splendid opportunity to ask him his views
on the currency question.-Danielsonr
Sentinel.
Year: 1879

In mention of some extravagances, 1
said nothing OF ribbon at $50 the ward.
Yet such an article is shown BY leading
house, Furthermore, | have been shown
a pair OF garte:s marked 500, and am told
that pair has been made TO order and sold
for sl50O Whence such costliness? it
may be asked. Solely in the gold wrought
or jeweled clasp, for the remainder is but
plain elastic, albeit of the finest quality,
But as any one may see, if jewels are once
brought in, there is really no limit to the
possible cost. Should ary Of my readers
deserve further information on topics mem
toned here, or any other subject indeed,
Will be happy to reply to letters of inquiry
Address can be furnished by your editor.


Lucy CARTER.
Year: 1879

One may walk long distance on Broad
way or tllh Avenue, or may survey an
entire assemblage at theatre or concert,
and see not flower upon bonnet or hat,
yet one large rose, or a bunch Of roses or
vioets at the throat give, an exceedingly
womanlike finish not only to an indoor
toilette. but to the masculine ulsters lust
mentioned. The adoption OF tullc strings,
brought under the chin aud tied in the most
becoming Ot bows is another way in which
We show that inclination for delicacy of
finish, which grows spontaneously in the
female heart. There is a rage for them
and they are attached to bonnets of all
kjnds-even dark colored fets or velvets.
Nclls of whit" tulle are also quite fashion.
able, and sometimes the two ideas are
united by bringing the veil over the face.
crossing it at the back aud tying the ends
in a bow under the chin Breton lace OF
fine quality is also used on bonnets. giving
a softened finish to the severity of winter
costume
Year: 1879

WALKING QUESTIONING CLUBS-STREET


cosrUMEs-oTHER THINGS NOTABLE.


COOKING CLUBS.


Ifyou want to be fashionable. you must
forthwith learn how to cook. In other
words, you must join a cooking club.
such notable society consists of from four
TO six young ladies', usually, but not al
ways unmarried. They meet at each others
houses every week or fortnight where the
young lady hostess is expected to have in
readiness supper prepared by herself
Sometimes the supper may be cold. again
1t Is warm, and as may be imagined
demi-tcilette Is considered quite dressy
enough. Now comes chance too. for the
wearing of enchantlngiy pretty little
aprons, and is an opportunity which Is not
neglected. The bill OF fare is arranged in
this wise. Each member writes out one on
menu card, and deposits the same In
box, from whence II is afterwards drawn
OUT at random, aud the supper prepared
according to the card drawn. Every lady
has furthermore, the privilege OF inviting a
gentleman, and altogether these little az
fairs are as interesting and as profitable as
may be imagined.


WALKING CLUBS.


A. air we find 1t quite as fashionable to
walk as to cook. The club being formed
OF both ladies and gentlemen on certain
days they meet at an appointed rendez-
vous and set out on a tour of so many
miles. Morning is the usual time for these
walking matches. and a stout lunrheon
ordered in advance Is prepared at some
country hotel or farm house. Those who
are unable 10 return by foot, have car
riages in waiting. Perhaps the comforta-
Bile and decidedly strong minded looking
ulSters OF gray or brown which are now so
fashionable have had something to do with
the present fancy for walking; perhaps It's
the fancy tor walking which brings about
the demand for usters. At any rate, they
are greatly patronzeG and as a practical
garment | can hardly say too much in
praise Of them. They seem just the things
on which to do battle with the slush and
snow and besides this they are economical,
for one can wear a dress whose best days
have departed. and who IS TO know any
thing about il, tor the ulster covers it all
up. SO do the circular wraps Of thick
WOODEN cloth. but then a wrap dcprives
one OF the use Of ones arms and is a bulky
Carmen, for all slender figures. Still
wrap i, so easily thrown of or on, that it
must therefore be regarded as very conve-
nisnt. Writing OF street costumes reminds
the OF a tasteful outfit recently worn by
Miss W OF Madison Avenue. The de
sign was the Carita princess dress with
A,henc jacket, made up in dark green
plaid trimmed with black velvet. Her
younger sister, a pretty school girl still in
short dresses, wore dress of figured wool
combined with brown velvet made with
cliiu uver>Alrt and Barbara Jacket. A
walking costume worn by Mrs. A. of
Thirty Third street deserves mention. The
skirt OF course was short with plated
founce OF garnet satin, and with this was
worn the Luciude polouaise made In combi-
nation style OF garnet satin and brocade.
The bonnet was garnet felt trimmed with
satin ribbon aud ostrich tips.
Year: 1879

We use heaven to denote state in which
place and other circumstances may be com
pretended, but o, how much more All
goodness and all blessedness. All wrong
and suffering shut out forever. Let memory
andimagination do their worst in multiplying
images of evil, and in calling up before the
mind the forms and occasions of distress !;
then add that all these will be wanting. Give
indulgence to your boldest flights and Wild
est dreams of happiness, apart from sin, then
add that all, and infinitely more than all you
can imagine, will be yours and yours for ever,
without the fear or possibility of change, or
loss, or diminution. Every pure wish graft.
fled, all lofty aspirations more than realized
and what is past or present, still as nothing
in comparison with what is yet to come. All
attempts to heighten such an object only
lower it, and leave our apprehensions of it
less defined and satisfactory than at first
But if this ineffable condition, this negation
OF all evil, this perpetual fruition of the high
est good awaits you, stands prepared for you,
then surely it may well be said to you, come,
o come, for all things are now ready. Ex-
piation, pardon, renovation, the grace of the
Father, the merit of the Son, the influence
of the Spirit, the church on earth, and the
church in heaven, safety in life, peace in
death, and glory through eternity, a good
hope here, and an ineifable reality hereafter,
all things, all things are now ready. Ad-
Olson AlerQnder