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Year: 1873

A pair of picnickers of San Francisco had athrilling experience the other day. There was large picnic. It was over. and the company were waiting for the train at station near high trestle bridge. It was some minutes till train time, and 8 young couple thought they would take walk on the bridge to en- joy the delights of making togeth- CT with the sensation of looking down into the depths of the gulf beneath them. They had made their way about fifty yards over the chasm when 8 gravel train came shooting around short bend in their faces. A deep cut had hid the train till it was almost upon them. It was an awful situation, and the lady comprehended it at once, and did not lose her presence of mind, as events proved. They could not possibly get off the bridge before the train would overtake them. The engineer whistled down brakes, but it was evidently inn possible to stop the heavy train before it would be upon them. It was within few yards, and the crowd of picaick CTS stood but hundred yards off pet rifed with horror. There seemed to be no escape whatever for the luckless couple. Their mangled bodies would evidently be dashed into the chasm. The lady called to her companion to drop, and suddenly dropped herself. Both dropped just in time, and they hung suspended to sleeper under the bridge while the long train passed over them. Thus they clung with their hands until some gentlemen of the con- pany went on the bridge and rescued them from their perilous situation. They were unharmed, except torn cloth ing and scratch or two, and they saved their lives by scratch. It was the principal event of very pleasant occa- sion, and was so thrilling that some of the ladies who saw the danger closed their eyes and tainted.
Year: 1873

Many exquisites of both sexes claim admiration for their pedal extremities, but it is the boots and shoes which cover them which we are called on to present a very great divergence from ly planted foot, neither too large nor too small, but justly proportioned to the height and weight it sustains, the smooth surface and regularly curved lines, the distinctness of the divisions and the perfect formation of each toe, with its well-marked separateness and it's gradation of size and regularity of detail to the very tip of the nail, are now to be seen only in art.
Year: 1873

CHARM OF A GARDEN.-It is, indeed, the frequent change, the never-weary- ing variety, that is the main charm of the garden. You leave home for lit tie time, and when you return, To 1! everything is changed. New colors, new forms, new perfumes greet you. There are fresh flowers on the stem, fresh fruit on the bough. Few things are more enjoyable than first walk in one's garden after an absence from home. Few men who are really fond of gardening ever care to be long away from their household gods. It is, in deed, one of the most salutary effects of love of gardening that one's thoughts seldom turn towards the delights of vagrancy and the charms of strange places.
Year: 1873

If we would but check the speaker

 When he spells his neighbours fame, If we would but help the erring

 Ere we utter words of blame; If we would, how many might we

 Turn from paths of sin and shame. Ah, the wrong that might be lighted If we would but see the way .5. An, the pains that might be frightened Every hour and every day If we would but hear the pleadings Of the hearts that go astray. Let us step outside the stronghold

 Of our selfshness and pride; Let us lift our fainting brothers.

 Let us strengthen ere we chide; Let us, ere we blame the fallen,

 Hold light to cheer and guide. An, how blessed-ah, how blessed

 Earth would be if we'd but try Thus to aid and right the weaker,

 Thus to check each brothers sigh, Thus to talk of duty's pathway

 To our better life on high. In each life, however lowly,

 There are seeds of mighty good; Still, we shrink from souls appealing With timid Eff we could :" But God who judges all things

 Knows the truth is, Eff we would
Year: 1873

The PREMIUM MACHINE. Nisitors at
the Northern Ohio Fair, last autumn. will
remember the long, arduous struggle be-
tween the eight or ten leading Sewing Ma
chimes on exhibition there for supremacy
in family sewing The samples exhibited
were valued at thousands of dollars. and,
taken together made up display which
was alone worth trip to the fair to see


After full consideration the committee
unanimously awarded the first premium to
the Wilson Improved Machine which was
pronounced superior to all others in family
work We refer to this grand triumph to
remind the ladies that this same Wilson
Machine is the cheapest first class ma
chine ever offered, costing SIS less than
any other machine Of its high rank.
1t is difficult to understand why the people
of this section should purchase or use any
other machine Salesroom at SIS West
Madison St Chicago, Illinois, and in all
other cities in the United States. The
company want agents in country towns.
Year: 1873

The great cause of so many young peo-
pie being gray headed is on account of
their having used the vile compounds
which have flooded the market so long.
Natures Hair Restorative is sure rem
edy for this Clear as crystal no poison
perfectly s1oeet clean and reEiable All
druggist sell it. See advertisement
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT.-The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's ''Satin Gloss
Starch" was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of consum-
Year: 1873

How TO HAVE THE GoOD OF OUR
EA1ING.-A healthy condition of body, and
a well nourished condition of body, may be
considered as the same The vast impor-
tance of sufficient nourishment becomes
thus apparent. Now, for sufficient nour-
ishment, there are two things essential
food and those various conditions which
go to render the digestion and the assimi-
lation of food possible: such as pure air,
sufficient exercise, sufficient sleep, tran
guilty of mind and so forth. 1t is infinite
ly easier to secure an abundance of whole
some food, than it is to secure the condi-
tions under which the due amount of nour-
.ishment is to be obtained out of it. But
there is compensatory provision which
balances this. While for food, on the one
hand, there is no substitute on the other
hand, for the complex conditions, without
which food is of little or no value, there is
a substitute that unrlvaled tonic stimu-
liant, the fruit of long years of arduous re-
search and study-Dr. Gottlieb Fisch
| Bitters


This subject continued next week under
Daily Routine.
Year: 1873

1t is singular to observe how contracted
are the views of many persons in refer
ence to the proposed railroad from the
Central Pacific to the southwark. The
idea with class is, that the world is to
be all complete when the line is made
from the grand trunk to some imaginary
favored point in the interior, in which
they are specially interested. They seem
never to get beyond the thought Of bring
ing the proposed highway to their own
doors, and those cutting it of, as II the
interdict Of the Book of Revelations de-
scended upon the work. Thou shalt not
add anything further thereto, or take
thereirom, is the dictate of narrow sell
fishness which had as well be dismissed
as the extreme of absurtlity. Instead of
regarding Hamilton or Eureka as mere
points Of accommodation to participate
with many others of the common region
in the benefits to be derived, they seem
to argue that the road is TO make one or
the other of those places the great exclu-
sive center and emporium for the whole
Basin. from which supplies are TO be
drawn, and from which al products of
the surrounding empire are to be ship
ped. All this is marvellously preposter-
ous. Upon such a theory no sensible
man would invest a dollar; and If the
enterprise could possibly be confined to
the resources Of either of these commune
ties, the whole project would be rejected
from the consideration of men of capital,
as offering no sufficient inducement for
the moneys to be invested.


A comprehensive and practical view
embraces the field of industry opened,
and to be opened by this useful viaduct,
from its terminus, wherever that might
be ON the Central Pacific, to the utmost
reach to the southwark as far as the Col
orado, and, indeed, into the borders of
Mexico. II is enough for us, however,
to contemplate the probable capacity of
the country along the line as far as Pi-
oche road of this extent would grasp
the mining camps Of the Great Basin, and
afford improved facilities of transporta-
tion, for all the industry which is or can
be excited between the Schell Creek
range on the east, to the Monitor Noun
tains on the west 1t would take within
its influence not only the mining dis
tricts now known and in active opera
tion, but while II would stimulate them
to greater productive capacity, it would
give life TO innumerable mining sections
which now lie in embryo, only to be sat
isfed OF the magnetism of the iron rail.
In the compass OF its sway it would ven-
tilate the furnaces and machinery Of
large number of mining camps, which
can be named, in addition to the princi-
pal places of White Pine, Eureka, and
Ely Districts, besides stimulating the dis
covery OF new and unknown mineral de-
posits in the ranges which traverse this
belt of country. 1t is not alone the car
rying trade of the known wealth of the
developed points, upon which men of
capital are called upon to base an esti-
mate OF the sustaining resources of the
region they may very judiciously call
to their calculations the probable values
which will be brought into being by the
utilizing power Of this enterprise.
Year: 1873

The Stockton Independent speaks Of
Laura Fairs lecture as being of "more
than average intelligent force" The
Truckee Republican says she is coming
over the mountains.


Very good; but, it seems to us, had
the Independent spoken of her as being OF
more than average ability in the use OF
firearms they would have been nearer
the truth.
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT.-The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
OF all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention Of consum-
Year: 1873

addition to all this, must be reckoned
the wine crop, which is nearly as val
liable as our cotton crop. To all this
agricultural wealth we must add the
proceeds of French manufactures,
which greatly exceed those of this
country.


But yet. when we consider our i'm
munity from war and huge standing
armies, and the immensity Of our vet
undeveloped, untouched resources, we
certainly ought to offer better guar
antees and obtain better credit than
any other nation on the globe. Still,
whatever the causes may be, this
aversion of capital for United States
investments remains a stubborn fact,
not at all fattering to the national
vanity. Perhaps it is due to the bank
rupt condition of SO many States
ruined by the war and bled to exhaus-
ton by carpet-baggers and negro
Legislatures perhaps to latent idea
that we are an extravagant people,
consuming and wasting as rapidly as
we produce, if not more; perhaps,
also, to conviction of the incapacity
of those charged with the financial
policy of the country.
Year: 1873

1t would seem that the Government,
deeming the South sufficiently recon,
structed and pacifed, has concluded
to withdraw the troops from that quar-
ter and employ them where they will
be more useful to the public service.
Various Indications point to n concen-
tration in Utah. Itisreported upon good
authority that General Sheridan has
! been sent for at Headquarters and is
to be consulted upon the location of a
camp within a days railroad journey
from Salt Lake City.


The policy of laisse,Jairc" which
has hitherto prevailed in regard to
Mormonism and Polygamy is to give
way to more vigorous measures. The
admission of Utah as State is impos-
sible so long as she remains in opposi-
ton to the general sentiment of the
country upon such paramount sub
ject and SO long as her ruling classes
stand in a semi-hostile attitude toward
the Government. She might be kept
out indefinitely but for the fact that
other Territories, with smaller popu-
lations, desire admission. Nevada
would have been admitted but for the
inconsistency of letting her in while
keeping out Utah with a much larger
population.


In the meantime the Saints begin to
scent danger in every breeze coming
from the East, and the Mormon jour
nails are calling upon their people to
prepare for defense. When it comes
to the sticking point" there can be
but very little doubt that their courage,
like Bob Acres will ooze out at their
fingers ends. Probably a number of
them will act upon the maxim of Hudi-
bras, slightly modified, that


% He who etoes not fight but runs away,


May 1--we to ii ght another day.


But the probabilities are that the
great majority will quietly submit
The faith which they profess is not
calculated to inspire men with the
spirit of martyrdom and they will
find it more congenial to their feelings
and love OF thrift to remain quietly in
their homes than to brave the hard
ships of a new hegira-much less the
terrors of the battle field.
Year: 1873

A cotemporary laments because of
the prevalence of the idea that it is
more genten to sell shoes for ten dol
lars week than to make them for
twenty-five dollars.


We never could tell how it hap
pened, that the girls don't object to
their beaux smoking, but do to their
hrothers-there is some natural law in
the matter we don't understand.


An indulgent Kansas parent sold his
cooking stove for eleven dollars in
order to take his thirteen children to
the circus. He says circus only
comes two or three times year, and
besides he never had so much to cook
on the stove anyhow.
Year: 1873

Old farmers tell us that the present
Winter, thus far, has been favorable
for a good crop of fruit and grain the
coming season.


There are $50 revolutionary widows
left. Here is q good chance now fer
those men who pant for wife of the
happy old days.


Why is coal the most contradictory
article known in commerce? Because
when purchased, instead of going to
the buyer, it COOS to the cellar.
Year: 1873

One Joe Ware was so deeply in love
with young lady, whom he often Wis
tied, that at last he offered her his
heart and hand. She replied that in
offers like these her mother cautioned
her to beware. "Your mother was
right" said her lover. BE Ware
by all means but let it be Mrs. Joe
Ware" She rested her head on his
shoulder and the contract was sealed.


Waking up i'll the middle of a cold
night and remmbering that the front
door isn't locked, is one OF the horrors
of keeping house.
Year: 1873

A YOUTH who was taking an airing In the
country, tried to amuse himself by quizzing
an old farmer about his bald head, but was
extinguished by the old man, who soiemuly 7
remarked, "Young man, when my head
gets as soft as yours, l can raise hair to
sell"
Year: 1873

A singular death-bed incident,
which Robert Dale Owen should not
lose sight Of, occurred lately in Eaton
Ohio. On Che l4th Mr.. Joseph Deem
who was lying in al unconscious state
suddenly revived and said to his
son, who was standing near him,
General QUINN another citizen Of
Eaton, els dead As that gentle
man was in perfect health as far as
was known to tho family, it was sup
posed that tho dying man had been
dreaming, until some one came into
tho room with the announcement that
General Quinn had just died very
suddenly. How to account for the
curious knowledge given, will puzzle
the least visionary.
Year: 1873

Before Judge Bixby.


About three O'Clock yesterday morning Louis
Menteons, mate OF the bark Zuma, lying at pier Il
East River was awakened by noise near his berth.
He sprung out OF bed and taking a lantern near
at hand threw the light around the cabin. The
light discovered man standing over his trunk
with watch and chain in his hand Menteons
made an outcry and officer Matthew Guinar, Of
the Second precinct, rushed on the dock. The man
with the watch and chain jumped on the
vessel ran the length OF the dock, the officer In
full pursuit and went to the end OF the next pier
where he Jumped into the river. The water, how
ever. vas too cold, and he swan ashore as soon as
possible, when he was arrested by Onlcer Qulntan.
even glad OF the shelter Afforded MIN in tho station
house after the experience OF his cold bath. The
prisoner whose name Is Louis Engeman, was
arraigned before Judge Bixby yesterday, and held
to answer.
Year: 1873

on Wednesday morning next at the Coroners'
onicc, Coroner Young intends proceeding with the
investigation In the case OF Edward J.. Burns. late
an officer OF the Eighth precinct, who was so bru-
Tally murdered q few nights ago, white IN the dis
charge OF his duty. In case CAPTAIN Williams
SHOULD require more time to work up the matter
IL WIZ be granted by the Coroner.
Year: 1873

On Friday evening Mr. Baxter, a gentleman Go
years OF age and born In this country, while calling
on some friends was taken suddenly Ill and cx-
plred In o few moments afterwards. The remains
were removed to the late residence OF deceased,
quest
Year: 1873

TIE Union says it has nothing to say
against the verdict of Placer county. We
should think not; it, If in sound earnest in
the part it has taken in other counties,
should have been with us in the recent con-
test between corporate wealth and the
people here, and should rejoice with US that
on these issues the People o. Placer have
come out victorious, and can extend to ber
sisters. Sacramento. San Joaquin and nume.-
ous other counties similarly oppressed, the
right hand in mutual congratulations over
their triumphs.
Year: 1873

n SuO COSes


About one year ago an Irish family by
the name of MOriarty, who had been re-
siding here for many years, were in dis
tressed circumstances, owing to the fact
that the head of the family had become
blind. Some of our citizens gave them
assistance and a small sum of money was
raised, and Mr.. Moriarty believing that he
could again receive his sight by going to
Ireland, Mr.. Julius Ochs sold them fam
lily ticket on the Anchor line at half rate,
besides giving them his commission and
other pecuniary aid. A few days since he
received letter from one of the children,
stating that the father had died, and that
the mother as we'll as the six children
had been unhealthy ever since they left
this country, and were now on the point
of starvation. The letter states that they
would have starved long since but for the
kindness of neighbors, but as the present
season is hard one with them, they fear
if they receive no aid from this country
they will not be able to hold out much
longer. They plead earnestly to be brought
back to Knoxville, the land of their birth
| and ask MIR. Ochs to procure assistance
from their Irish friends. We would moi
dictate in the matter, but it is to be hoped
that the Irish Benevolent Society will not
| let the children of their old Irish friend
Mr.. MOriarty, perish for, want of assist
ance. A letter will reach them by address
ing Mrs. Mary Moriarty, John street, Din.
| gle, Kerry county, Ireland. @
Year: 1873

TUNNEL UNDER. THE CITY OF BALTI-
MoRE.-The Pennsylvania Central Rail
road announces that the tunnel which it is
building under the city of Baltimore will
be finished in the nexttw months. The
cost of this magnificent enterprise will he
in the neighborhood of three millions of
dollars. 1t will accommodate the various
through Northern and Southern trains
running through the city, and will enable
them to make their trips without break


ng their trains, as is now the case. =
Year: 1873

Nor AFTER ELEcTIoN.-The Ellsworth
American repeats good story which was
told at the Kent dinner in Bangor the
other night:


When Kent was first chosen governor,
and after weeks of doubt, was finally
counted in, and was proceeding TO
Augusta 10 assume his office, he stopped
al Unity with his escort for dinner. After
dinner, when the party were all in their
slcighs ready to start, Kent bethought
him of his smoke and asked the hostler 10
GO in and get him q cigar light. The
hostler did so, and came out putting the
cigar which he took from his mouth, and
offered the Governor elect. mo my
friend" said Kent mildly, 81 could do it
before election but L can't now"
Year: 1873

A Kentuckian has gander that for
the last two years has been mated with q
COW, and they seem deeply attached to
each other in the bonds of social union.
When the COW lies down the gander sits
beside her and when she moves along in
her feeding he follows her closely
Year: 1873

EARNEsTSEss.--All great questions
have been settled by men in earnestness
by men who have bound q principle
about their hearts which they come TO
regard as part and parcel" of their be-
ing. Little, peddling, temporizing poll
cy never yet conferred q lasting benefit
upon the world.
Year: 1873

You Kissed me. My head dropped
Low on your breast,
with feeling Of shelter


Aud infinite rest,
While the holy cmOtiUHs


My tongue dare not speak,
Flashed up like flame


From my heart to my check,
Your arms held me fast,


Oh, your arms were 80 bold.
Heart beat against heart


In their passionate hold.
Your glanceS seemed drawing
My soul through my eyes,
As the sun draws the mist


From the sea to the skic,:
And your lips clUng 10 mine
Till prayed in my bliss,
They might never UnClasp


From that rapturous His.
You kissed me my heart and
My breath and my will,
In delirious joy


For the moment stood still;
Life had for NC then


No temptations no charms,
40 vision OF happiness


Out Of your arms;
And were / this instant,
An angel, possessed
Of the JOY and the peace
That are given the h.c~t,
would fling my white robe
Unrcpiningly down.
And tear from my forehead
Its beautiful crown,
To nestle once more


In that haven Of rest,
With your lips upon mine
And my head on your breast
You kissed me! my soul
In bliss so divine,
tcclcd like drunken man
Foolish with wine;
And thought 'twere deliuIDd,
To die there, if death
Would come while my lips were
Yet moist with your breath
'Twere delicious TO die,
II my heart might grow cold
While your arms wrapped me round
In that passionate fold,
And these arc the questions
ask day and night
Must my lips taste hut once
such exquisite delight
Would you care IT your brct-t
Were my shelter, RS then
And Il you were here


Would you kiss me again.
Year: 1873

We can't afford to go to war with
Spain. In case OF such a war, where
could we get corks with which to
stop up our bottles of old Bour-
bon p COuricr journal.


Stop them with cobs, or, with your
mouth. The latter will avoid all
waste.
Year: 1873

IL anybody can read that verse
without shedding tears he may safe
~ be called ficnd in human shape.
The picture OF little boy climbing
golden stairs without his trousers
on is very beautiful, and the more
80 because OF the reflection that the
little one can never catch cold again.
Year: 1873

The wife Of a Derby CComnecticut)
bacchanalian notified the storekeeper
not to let her husband have any more
drink. But he led her such life that
she had to give in. So she wrote to
the storckcepcr; "Give my husband
all the whiskey he wants, for Jesus
Christ's sake, amen"