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Year: 1874

A boy borrowed a tool from a carpen
ter, promising to return it at night. Be
fore evening be was sent away on an
errand, and did not return until late.
Before he went, he was told that his
brother should see the article returned


After he had come home and gone to
bed, he inquired, and found that the tool
had not been sent to its owner. He was
much distressed to think his promise
had not been kept, but was persuaded to
sleep, and rise early and carry it home
In the morning.


By daylight he was up, and now here
was the tool to be found. After long
and fruitless search, he set Oft for his
neighbors in great distress, to acknowl-
edge his fault But how great was his
surprise to find the tool on his neighbor S
door stone! And then it appeared from
the print of his little bare feet in the
mud, that the lad had got up in his sleep
and carried the tool home, and gone to
bed again without knowing it.


OF course boy who was prompt in his
sleep was prompt when awake. He lived
respected and had the confidence of his
neighbors, and was placed in MANY
offices of trust and profit.


If all the grown folk felt as this boy
did, there would be good many tracks
of bare feet found some of these bright
mornings; and what piles of tools and
books would be found lying at then
owners door!
Year: 1874

There is a story eff a country clergyman
who was sent for suddenly to a cottage,
where he found man in bed. We'll,
my friend" said the pastor, what in
duced you to send for me 2? The patient
who was rather deaf appealed to his
wife. what do he say p He says" "
shouted the woman, what the deuce did
you send for him for p
Year: 1874

An Irishman on board a ship was
ordered by one of the officers to go be-
low and fetch jug of water just as the
ship was about to sail. The man hesi-
tated to go, because, as he said, the ves-
sci being about to sail, he was afraid he
should be left behind
Year: 1874

A rich man sent to call physician for
slight disorder. The physician felt his
pulse and said, do you eat well p Yes"
said the patient DO you sleep well p
Il do Then" said the physician, II
shall give you something to take,away all
that
Year: 1874

An old man and his wife who came in
by the Central road yesterday morning,
saw about thirty hacks at the door of the
depot and about thirty hackmen shouting
"Hack" at them The man took it all
as a high compliment, and turning to
the old woman he said; al tell you
mother, they think we are something
great, or they'd never had all these car
riages down here to meet us. l wonder
how they knew we was coming. Detroit
Free Press
Year: 1874

Young man ahoy! Fitzpatrick Is
the man you are looking for. He will give
you the incest fitting garments to be had In
the city; cloth Of the best material; work
done upon honor, and the best satisfaction
made at once. y2tf-3
Year: 1874

sa- The tide ofinmigration is steadily set.
ting in and the first thing eastern people dc
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there Is no
comparison between the two. 2%e
Year: 1874

INDIANAPOLIS, April 29.-Judge BUS
kirk, OF the Supreme Court, this morn
ing delivered an opinion in the case OF
the appeal OF Jerry Ferrell rs. the State
OF Indiana, from the Hamilton Circuit
Court, in which case in the lower court
the appellant was fined tor selling
LIQUOR to an intoxicated person. The
judgment below was reversed. The
opinisn applies the same rule OF con-
structiou 10 that section OF the Bax'
ter bill which imposes penalty for cell,
ing LIQUOR to all habitually intoxicated
persons as WAS applied to the law OF
1859, in regard to selling liquor
to minors. II the State
proved that the defendant from
his personal acquaintance with the
party applying for liquor, a knowledge
of his habits; or from the Indications
apparent when the man asked for the
drink, WAS possessed OF sufficient
facts to make tue subject one OF ia-
ouirv, then the case WAS made ont, but
il the defendant could show that from
a lack of knowledge OF these conditions
h. sold the liquor in good faith, he was
not liable TO prosecution from the sale
In tn. case appealed there was nc
evidence allowed by the State to show
that the defendant WAS so possessed oi
these facts and the judgment is there
fore reversed.
Year: 1874

so cts per yard is too low for this work,
but such is not the case, for there will
be no blasting OF stone required through
this clay bed, and where there is Q
large quantity OF earth to be removed
the cost is considerably lees. The
larger portion OF this earth could be
hauled out on the Peninsula to form .
bank for the creek and also to fll
large portion OF the creek bed near that
point. The balance could bs taken
out at the western end and used 10 re-
plsce the P. W. i K. railroad bed that
has been usahed away this last winter,
or iu any other place that may suggest
itself to the parties who have the mat
ter in hand.


The bed OF the creek reclaimed by
this operation. according TO your cor
respondent, would amount to $3.50, 600.
The cost OF filling need not be taken
into consideration, as that could be done
from time TO time as may be desired by
the parties owning or using the land.
Some provision OF course must be made
for carrying of the water from the
hills. bat that is easily provided for.


Suppose we tunnel the hill at Fulton
into Jouathsn's Gut. This will re-
quire a tunnel $500 ieet long, which
we will make 10 feet high and 40 feet
wide. This will give US 259,259 Yards
which we will estimate at 81 90 a yard.
with the ~ per cent TOR contingencies
and we have the sum OF $2S5, las 30.
This subirscted from the value OF the
land reclaimed. will give TO those who
undertake the enterprise the neat sum
OF $244, ,SlS.l0 for two years work.
Year: 1874

The tunnel project comes up again
this morning with better backing Of
actual figures than ever before, aud it
now appears that, not only is the tun'
mel entirely practicable, but. owing to
the character Of the material to be ex-
trsc:ed, it will cost much less than has
been heretofore supposed. If our corr
respondent be correct in his assertion
concerning the bed OF clay underlying
the sandstone vein in the hill, (and we
have good reason to believe that he is
correct, } the work Of constructing a
tunnel sufficient to carry off the water
OF the creek and thus reclaim half .
million dollars worth OF lots in
the very centre Of the city will not be
nearly so difficult as many Of the friends
OF the enterprise have heretofore sup
posed. In lieu o. srchipg with expen-
sive masonry, the sandstone stratum,
more than twenty feet thick, will form
q natural roof for the tunnel and will
obviate the necessity OF building a
bridge even across Main street. That
a tunnel OF the dimensions proposed
50 feet wide and 70 feet IN depth, will
be sufficient to safely conduct the Tstera
ofthe creek In any freshet that may oc'
cur. seems quite certain.


The most important practical ques-
ton in relation to the matter now is,
Who will undertake the job? And it
occurs to US in this connection that the
opinion OF Mr.. STANLEY, now OF the
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
would have q good deal Of weight in
determining popular opinion as to the
feasibility OF the plan and as to ito
probable cost. He has had some val.
liable experience in the construction o.
tunnels and would be able TO give u:
reliable Information in relation to thu
matter. Possibly such inducement.
might be offered as would influence him
TO undertake the work. At all events
we hope that our W. j. l.. E. friends viii
call his attention to the matter al
his next visit to this region and let us
know his opinion in relation to the pro
ject, in the light OF his experience as 6
practical engineer.
Year: 1874

we may safely add to that about half
as much again. The burden of this
would undoubtedly fall upon the Gov
ernment, and the Government is not at
present in q condition to bear it, nor
are the Credit Mebilier and salary
grab affairs far enough off for the peo-
pie to favor just now another national
enterprise Of euch eize. The report of
the committee seems, indeed, while
commendiDg the bill. to expect its post
ponement to another session, and that
is in all probability the fate in store for
II"
Year: 1874

The attention OF the country has
been so absorbed in the financial mat
ter as to have lost sight almost OF
subject but lately attracting the great
est attention-the cheaper transportas
ton OF grain and bulk ireights from
the West to the East. The question
will come before Congress again so
soon as the finance matter is disposed
OF, and in the shape CT the bill report
ed back with q favorable recommenda-
ton by the House Committee ON Rail.
WAYS and Canals, last week. The Cin-
cinnsi. Times summarizes and COM
ments upon the project as follows:


"The measure provides for the cons
struction OF double-track freight rail-
way from New York to the Missouri
river, and the perpetual regulation Of
its charges by Congress itself. The bill
fixes the rate OF bulk freights at not
more than one cent per ton per mile for
distances under $50 miles, aud FIVE
mills per ton per mile for distances over
$50 miles; the tolls for other treights to
be fixed by board OF five commission.
ers, three Of whom are to be appointed
by the President in conjunction with
the Senate, and the other two by the
railway.


THAT the plan of an exclusively
freight railway is the only one that can
leave ireights profitable to the roads
and yet meet the requirements OF the
far West, is a point pretty we'll con-
ceded by those who have given the SUBJ
ject most study. Despite the outcry
against the exorbitaut rates OF our rail-
roads now, there are very few OF them
that are making anything like extrsor-
dinary profits, and not q few that sre
not making enough to pay the
interest on their debts. The
rapid transit Of passengers, and
the expense involved to road bed and
rolling stock, together with the fre'
9ueut stoppage OF freight necessary to
clear the way for flying expresses, are
sufficient OF themselves to prevent any
such reduction OF tolls as the West
clsmors for. Not until we have an ex'
clusivsly freight railway running con-
tinuous trains in each direction at al
average speed of eight miles an hour
shall we profitably solve the problem
Of cheap transportation.


"But while the project, therefore
has most undenisble merits, it is fully
as clear that the time is not ripe for 1T
undertaking. Neither the people no1
the Treasury are in a fl condition io'
the present passage of the bill. INT
cost OF construction of the new road Ii
roughly computed at s20O, 100000, an
Year: 1874

HAVANA, April ga decree OF Cap,
tain e General Copcbs establishes the
extraordinary contribution OF 10 per
cent on ell incomes exceeding 1000
annually, only the army and navy ex-
cepted. The proceeds OF the tax are des'
tined for the payment Of the public
debt and for the redemption OF the pa
per currency.
Year: 1874

to zee on what ground the policy Of
turning the Indians over to the War
Department could be sustained as the
true policy to civilize the Indians and
to get rid OF the necessity for troops to
keep them in order.


Mr.. Parker, OF Missouri, followed
with a speech in the same general
direction, and at the conclusion Of his
remarks the committee rose.


Mr.. Sawyer from the Committee on
Commerce reported tue river and hsr-
Dor appropriation bill. Referred.


The House then adjourned.
Year: 1874

TAX. PAYING BEGUN.-A number
Of the property owners of this city
and almost every town III the coun-
ty, have paid their taxes during the
past week, and we are in hopes the
good work will go ON unintcrrupt-
edly until all shall have paid. We
understand, however, that a num-
Der Of our citizens have joined IN


asking that an injunction be issued


to prevent collection of them, on the


grounds that the assessment is un-


equal and unjust, and the apportion-


ment irregular and improper. OF
| coarse we are not posted as to what
| legal arguments may be brought to


bear on the Co. Judge or Judge Mills


to support the position of the pc
titioners, bot viewing The matter


only IN the light Of common sense,


we fail to see any sufficient reason


why an injunction should be grant
ed. That the local assessment is
unequal, and in many cases works
great injustice, we are convinced
is true, but that that would Justify
any court i'll granting an injunction /;
stopping collections and tightly
locking the already heavily ctogged
wheels Of government throughout
the entire county; and interrupting
the first good step taken toward
settling our bond trouble. common
observer will scarcely admit. That
there was some ilTegularity in the
apportionment made by the County
! Board is patent, but that since the
action of that body at its special
session, any injustice is likely to re-
suit to Mineral Point, we do not
fear


Upon the action of the people Of
Mineral Point depends the action of
every town il the county. If our
people generally fail to pay, the tax
payers Of other towns will do like
wise, Notwithstanding that they src
generally desirous Of paying. I'm
der such circumstances, it seems the
duty Of Mineral Point people is
plain. Though there be some in
justice done to the city at large,
and the unequal assessment works
hardship in individual cases, We
cannot afford to assume the re-
spc1sibility Of preventing the COZ
lection of taxes throughout the
county, together with all the dis
astFous consequences it may entail.
Already our city is regarded With
unfliendliness in some parts of the
county, and is held wholly response
DE for the trouble in which the
county is involved; and to now
Illustrate what is generally regarded
desirable scheme for settlement,
would create against cur city such
Ill feeling as her people should make
great sacrifice to avoid.


1HE hurdett Organs, for which Fred
Pischel is agent, are becoming iayorites
Year: 1874

THE clamor for places under the
incoming administration of good
Farmer Taylor is already becoming
tremendous. Your true Refoimer
is Of the opinion that patriots who
have toiled and for their country's
cause hled molly deserve a recon-
penSe,
Year: 1874

To CoRREsPoNDENTs.-We have
three or four articles intended for
the religious department, all of
which are crowded out of this issue.
We are glad to see such interest
taken in the subject, and shall strive
to, accommodate all, but must urge
brevity and exercise cur right to
curtaily 4 condense.
Year: 1874

James Mariner, an old and popular citizen OF
the Twenty-second ward In this city, died at hts
residence in West Forty-e street some days
ago. He occupied during his lifetime several
positions Of prominence, being at one time men,
ber OF the Board OF Education. He was also
Revenue Department. He was an enthusiast
In the cause OF popular education and
never neglected to advance its interests.
He entered the Masonic fraternity az an
early period OF his lite and belonged to Park
Lodge, No. 516, where ne was Treasurer for many
years, and In whicn ne became quite prominent {.
He was remarkable tor great purity OF character,
gentle OF demeanor and with q heart full OF SYM
pathy for the afflicted among his Iellow men. His
Illness was very prolonged one, and death was to
him genuine relief from great and constant suf-
1ering. His remains were inferred In Greenwood
with all Masonic ceremony.
Year: 1874

A Pittsburgh shopwomsn has beer
sued by her landlord for libel, because
when he seized her household goods FOL
arrears Of rent, she hung in the window
Of her store the following conspicuous
notice ATTENTION ALL: A widow
woman to be sold out for the mere sum
Of twenty-five dollars; being for one
months rent, and cost Of suit. My child
being sick, caused me to bO in arrears
I appeal to the public to help me. My
ruthless landlord, Jerry Sullivan, will
sell me out and make me destitute
Vengeance Is mine and l will repay
saith the Lord"
Year: 1874

A STORY is told Of young man Of Lou.
isvllle, Georgia, becoming smitten with a
young lady OF Savannah, and often visit.
ing her at her fathers house. The father
did notlikc him, as often happens, and be.
thought him of way 10 get rid o! the
visitor. 1t was very p!ous thought too.
The couple were in the parlor at II
o'clock one night, and the rest Of the
family were in the sitting room very
sleepy. The old man invited tho couple
to join in family worship, and asked the
young man solemnly 10 read chapter
from the family Bible. He was Obliged
to submit and stammered through the
chapter. At the close there was pause
and then the old man asked the reader
to lead in prayer. This was more than
he could stand. He dropped the book,
seized his hat and bolted for the front
door, which was quickly bolted after him,
The young man walked to the first rail-
road station out Of town and waited ior
the morning train. He has since b ad no
call to Savannah, and there is not so much
worship in that house as formerly.
Year: 1874

COLUMBUS, November 1S.-some time
ago Christopher Smith took license to
marry young woman making affidavit
that the woman was Of legal age. The
license was granted by the Clerk Of the
Probate Judge. Soon after tho girls
father had Smith arrested for perjury, as
the girl at tho time was but sixteen years
old. Smith was indicted by the grand
jury and the case came on for trial in the
Common Pleas Court TO d3y. Smiths at.
torney claimed that there was no case as
the Probate Judges Clerk was not legally
authorized TO issue licenses in the absence
ol the Probate Judge This opinion was
sustained by Judge Bingham, who held
that the Probate Judge under the Constl-
tuition suG laws was authorized to issue
marriage licenses, but was not authorized
TO dele, ste this power TO his Clerk, and
dirGC':,4 the jury TO bring in verdict oI
not guilty, winch was consented TO by
the Prosecuting Attorney and the prison
or was dischared. Th5 OF course
does not invalidatC the marriage under
this license.
Year: 1874

THE recovery of the money stolen
from the American Express Company on
Sunday is very gratifying. Now let the
rascals who planned and executed the
robbery have the full benefit ol the law
in such cases made and provided.
Year: 1874

As mentioned last Saturday, William Zeckendorf addressed communication to the Village council suggesting method of inauguratiDg an agricultural society in connection with the celebra- tion of the Feast of San Augustine in August of each year, and thereby to gradually overshadow the Feast. He believes that money in the village treasu- " could not be more wisely expended than in offering premiums for the best of domestic animals and farm and dairy products. Inasmuch as nearly everybody in the county and many from Sonora, at tend the Augustine Feast, it would be a suitable time to hold the annual meet ings of the society, and he hopes that the zeal and interest generally inspired there by would soon supplant the gambling and demoralizing features of the Feast. He thinks citizens would donate money to put the society on a prosperous basis. As the people of this town would be more especially benefited by the opera tions of the society, he thinks the town could consistently appropriate money from the village treasury to promote it, and suggests that the revenue obtained for tine rent of the plaza be so used. He thinks more general interest would be aroused in the Feasts by letting lots on the plaza to individuals than the whole to one man or firm.

 Setting aside the detail of providing means to organize and conduct an agri- cultural society, which is almost of first importance, we will add that it is time one were in operation in this county. It would tend to improve the breed ot all kinds of domestic animals and fowls, the quality of all farm products, and thus benefit the whole county and to some ex- tent the Territory. If the annual meet ings of the society were held in this town, it is only right that the town and its citizens should provide the requisite means. We are inclined to think that a stock company could be organized to lhuU pultdUlI luSlOoO ll1 SIiN manage so as to reap large interest on the amount advanced. There are many details to an organization of this kind, and it is time some steps were taken to perfect them. Just in proportion as COun- ties and States promote agricultural so- cieties and through them give rewards for superior productions, do they prosper in manner which stimulates pride at home and attention from abroad. The best of farmers and mechanics everywhere in the old States, take a deep interest in such societies, and me-! of means doing busi- ness where the exhibitions are held, recognize the pecuniary benefit of them and invest their cash to organize and main tain them.
Year: 1874

In the District Court of the Fourteenth Judicial
District of the State of California, in and for
the County of Placer.


Charity A. Given VS.. Isaac p. Given
The People of the State of California send greet
ing to Isaac 7. Given, Defendant.


NOU are hereby required to appear in nm ac-
Il ton brought against you by the above
name Plaintiff IN the District Court of the Four
teenth judicial District of the State of California
in and for the County of Placer, aud to answer
the complaint filed therein Ga copy of which
companies tn 3 summons) within ten days (ex-
elusive OF the day Of service) after the service
YOu OF this summons - If served within this
county; or, if served out of this county but within
thus judicial District, within twenty days; or, if
served out of said District, then within forty days
or judgment by default Will be taken against
you, according to the prayer of said complaint
The nd action is brought to obtain decree of
this court, dlosolving the bonds of matrimony
Existing between you and plaintiff, all of which
IS more fully set forth IN plaintiffs complaint on
ile herein to which special reference is hereby
made.


And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint above re-
luired, the said Plant fl will apply to the court
or the relief demanded in the complaint
Given under my hand and the seal of the District


> Court Of the Fourteenth Judicial Dis
SEAL trlct of tn State of California, in and
NGOE for the County of Placer, this ninth
day of june, in the year OF our Lord. one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy -four.


B. +. BURT, Clerk.


jel3-2m Ny +. d. ADAMS. Deputy