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Year: 1873

EDMOND ABOUT relates that one of the
African kings of the Gold Coast imported
a number Of suits of armor, in whose vul-
nerability he possessed such confidence that
he srrayed his ministry therein, grouped
them at short distance, and trained upon
them twenty four FOUNDER heavily loaded
with grape. 1t is needless to mention that
only one finger, three ears and a pillow
case full of wool was left Of the entire
Cahiuat
Year: 1873

THE owner of a handsome block in Chi
cago has applied for an injunction to pre-
vent his tenant, who is piwnbroker, from
hanging out the badge of all his tribe, and
the tenant in turn has sued out a writ of
injunction to hinder the landlord from pre-
venting him,
Year: 1873

cept in so far as the terrible distress it will
occasion his mother and family.


At the time of his death, Walworth was
publishing serial story in the New York
WeekLg, and had another novel in press.
Year: 1873

To think the more a man eats the
fatter and stronger he will become. To
believe that the more hours children
study the faster they will learn. To
conclude that, if exercise is good, the
more violent it is the more good is done.
To imagine that every hour taken from
sleep is an hour gained. To act on the
presumption that the smallest room in
the house is large enough to sleep In.
To argue that whatever remedy causes
one to feel Immediately better is good
for the system, without regard to moro
ulterior effects. To eat without an sp-
petite, or to continue to eat after 1t has
been gratifed, merely to gratlfy the
taste. To eat hearty supper Tor the
pleasure experienced during the or,ef
time it is passing down the throat. ~ the
expense of whole night OF disturbed
sleep, and weary waking in the morn
ing.-Good Health.
Year: 1873

The German mass meeting to be held to-
night in Beethoven Hall promises 20 be large
and enthusiastic demonstration. The Germans, almost
without exception opposed to the proposed Charter
and prominent persons belonging 10 all political parties
have expressed themselves heartily IN sympathy with
the for which the meeting is TO be held large
number OF prominent persons have been invited make
addresses but IL is not yet known how many them
have accepted 1t Is determined
ton simply IN the interest of municipal reform. and
hence the speakers will he Republicans and Democrats
Much regret is expressed that neither the Academy OF
Music the Cooper Institute could be engaged for tho
occasion Preparations making for az outside meet
ing with which IL is hoped the weather will inter
ere. No efforts have been made 10 catch attention by
cheap devices display. but determined spirit OF oI
position TO the passage of the Charter il manifested
wbch 1t Ia the design OF the meeting to give unqualified
Year: 1873

BREAD MERINGuE PuDDIxG.-One pint
bread crumbs, soaked in quart of milk, one
cup of sugar, yolks of four eggs. piece of
butter the size of an egg, and little nutmeg.
Bake in Il pudding dish, and when cold spread
preserves or jelly over the top. Beat up very
light the whites of four eggs and spread over
the top of the preserves Put in the oven
and bake very light brown. To be eaten
cold
Year: 1873

GS The Convention recently in session at
St Louis, composed largely of Members of
Congress, and citizens of the Great West
personally and financially most deeply inter-
ested-adopted resolutions which substantial
ly declare in favor of the River and Kana-
wha canal as the best means of connecting
the waters of the Atlantic with the great
Mississippi Valley.
Year: 1873

In the Edinburgh Regie,o for April an arr
ticle on Robert E. Lee will be read with deep
interest. 1t is grand tribute from an un-
biased source. For its estimate of the gem
eral place that Lee is to hold in American
history the following sentences will suffice as
well as volume:


''The day will come when the evil passions
of the great civil strife will sleep in oblivion,
and North and South will do justice to each
Others motives and forget each others wrongs.
Then history will speak with clear voice of
the deeds done on either side, and the citi>
zens of the whole Union do justice to the
memory of the dead and place above all others
the name Of the great chief of whom we have
written: In strategy mighty; in battle ter
r'ble in adversely, as in prosperity a hero
indeed. with the simple devotion TO duty and
the rare purity of the ideal Christian knight,
he joined all the kinely qualities of leader
OF men. 1t is wonderous future indeed that
lies before America but in her annals of
years to come, as in those of the past, there
will be found few names that can rival in un.
sullied lustre that of the heroic defender of
his native Virginia, Robert Edward Lee"
Year: 1873

"But 10! It's night. and wench and


wight have hurried to the house;
Come, Sue, let's face the music there,


and join the rare carouse
For Hay-day Night of all the nights stars


brightest on my brain:
HE we along to sup and song and dance


the happiest twain!
Year: 1873

We learn from New York that it is not like
ly that the Union Trust Company will attempt
the resumption Of business at an early day. The
Times of that city says "the prevailing feeling is
that resumption should not be attempted, or
permitted, at any time The showing of the con-
cern, that paper says, "is deplorable rejecting
severely upon what is knewn on the street as the
Vanderbilt clique, who are in the trusteeship of
the Union Company. They lent a very large
part Of $S,OO0OO0 trust deposits 10 their own
roads, and on their own favorite stocks, besides
suffering the young and irresponsible secretary
Of the company TO manage the affairs Of the Of
fee month in and month out, in hia own wav,
and 10 finally abscond, when the trouble came,
as heavy defauller."
Year: 1873

1t is the solemn thought con-
nected with middle life, that
life's last business is begun in
earnest, and it is then, midway
between the cradle and the
grave, that a man begins to
marvel that he let the days of
youth go by so half enjoyed.
It is the pensive Autumn feel
ing, it is the sensation of half
sadness that we experience
when the longest day Of the
year is passed, and every day
that follows is shorter, and the
light fainter, and the feebler
shadows tell that nature is has
tening with gigantic footsteps
to her Winter grave. So does
man look back upon his youth
When the first gray hairs be-
come visible, when the unwel'
come truth fastehs itself upon
the mind that a man is nc
longer going up hill, but down
and that the sun is always west
erning, he looks back on things
behind, Wien We were chill
dren we thought as children
But now there lies before Vi
manhood, with its earnest work
snd then old age, and then the
grave, and then home. There
is a second youth for man, bet
ter and holier than his first
if he will look on, and not
look back.
Year: 1873

A brakeman on the Bmling-
and Missouri Railroad was
blown off a freight car, ten
miles this side of Creston, on
Monday night. Fortunately the
train was running only about
ten miles an hour, and he es-
capped with only a slight injury
to his back. twas one Of the
worst nights every experienced
{ on n the road. w.
Year: 1873

I bad scarcely taken my seat
on the mourner's bench before
my friend came forward. To-
gether we wept in penitential
sorrow, and soon the Sun OF
righteousness arose in our


Years passed away. Through
many trials and temptations we
yearned for "a closer walk with
God," and in the midst OF my
friends usefulness he heard
the summons, "Come up high
er."


Oh, if you have a friend, 60
to him now while it is called to-
day, and ask him to come to
Jesus. Soon he may be beyond
the reach of mercy. Don't wait
for others; go to him yourself;
your influence may be greater
than you think; see that you
use it to the glory of God.
Year: 1873

PosTPoNED.-The beat race, which was to have
taken place this evening, on the ChTistiana, has
been unavoidably postponed, owing to an accident
to the Falcon, the U1dlne Clubs boat The Fal-
con, last evening, was lying in the slip at Lob
delrs wharf, in close proximity to q coal barge.
When the steamer Felton, came up the creek, the
large to break from the moorings. when it swung
around the ruddcr struck the Falcon, Stnung
in nearly all OF one side. The boat Will be re-
paired as soon as possible and due announcement
made of the time Of the race. Many persons wall
undoubtedly be greatly disappointed ct the post.
ponement
Year: 1873

RoBBKRT.- Last night a robber entered the
house of Mrs. King, on Orange street, between
Eighth and Ninth, and stole a vest, with q gold
dollar in the pocket belonging TO Mr.. F. King.
The robber was frightened away, before lac had q
chance TO secure any further booty
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT-The Commissary
General of the United States, after a 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 &c
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of cOnsum-
Year: 1873

VIM. Renne & Sons, of Pittsfeld, Mass,
make a speciality of Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil, and the demand for it is steadi-
ly increasing year after year, and its use
By the families of our country is becoming
very common for curing all kinds of pain,
and can be used externally and internally
safely with success. Try it, Sold by most
dealers in Medicine.
Year: 1873

THE REASON WHY.-The immediate
cause OF premature fading or blanching of
the hair is an obstruction of the oil vessels
which afford the col0ring matter The re-
mote causes may be general i'll health,
trouble of mind, etc Hence, in order to
restore its natural color and beauty the
oil vessels must be restored to their nor
NAL condition. 1t is on this principle that
Natures Hair Restorative Is compounded,
and it has proved complete success, wher
ever faithfully applied. 1t is not poison
Gus dye, consequently the effect is gradual
and in severe cases two or three bottles
are necessary to produce the desired re
suit See advertisement
Year: 1873

THE KEYSTONE SALOON HAS BEEN RE-


moved TO the corner OF Moline Avenue and Rail
road street within five minutes walk of the new
Railroad Depot, where the Proprietor will be hap
py at all times to see his friends


67Sdlm JAMES McELROY.
Year: 1873

(Fom The South Bend Tribune]


1t is safe to say that the growth
of South Bend, this year, in the matter of
good and substantial dwellings, and in
crease OF permanent population, greatly
exceeds that of any year in its history.
This is certainly Very encouraging fact,
and if our people so will, it is only a
small beginning of what we may see each
year for the next decade The planting
of manufacturing establishments will do
the business. and these ind stries should
be encouraged until the clatter of ma
chinery Is heard all oyer the city, and our
people are sending wares of their own
make to every part of the land.
Year: 1873

There has been scarcely any rain in
Greene County for the past six weeks.
The pastures are burned up, and the
farmers are not able to commence their
fall blowing on account of the extreme
dryness.
Year: 1873

The New York Tribune is no admirer of
President Grant. We therefore take it that
there is no exaggeration in the following
article, from its Long Branch correspondent


Take the case of Gen. Grant, who has the
reputation of being an extravagant lVer-a
reputation which, by the way, | regard as
unjust. Here his manner of living is noted
only for its lack of extravaganza and ostenta-
ton. His life is as quiet and unpretending as
that of the most modest cottager. His cottage
is by no means the grand affair that was too
often described during the heat of political
contest 1t sets back from the road some
distance, and is of subdued order of architec-
ture, a sort of mixture of English villa and
Swiss chGtet. Its cOlOrs are dingy, and its
general appearance by no means as attractive
and costly as is generally supposed. Never
theless, while it would be taken for the resi-
dence of quiet gentleman OF position and
taste, it does not appear to be unbecoming the
PereSident whose lite here is so quiet and
unobtrusive. Nobody would know, from his
manner Of living and his personal intercourse
with the citizens of the Branch, that Gen.
Grant occupied a higher station in the world
than his neighbors. Whatever may be said
against Gen. Grant and his administration of
the Government, it cannot be said that his
manner of living at Long Branch is unbecom-
i lug UT OSCeuJallOuS. Inc laully Oh tne
President have placed themselves on the same
social level as other cultivated and respectable
families. There is no exclusion whatever.
The carriage of Mrs. Grant is frequently seen
before the cottages of other residents, and
there is no indication of difference in worldly
station. When it is remembered that the
rigid social etiquette of Washington precludes
the families of the President and Vice Presi
dent, from returning calls, it will be seen that
the position which the Presidents family have
seen fit to take here is one that cannot but be
approved as the most sensible and judicioui
that could be followed.
Year: 1873

AN OH LAND TERRAPIN.-W we're shown.
a few days since, by gentleman from the
neighborhood, land terrapin, on which the
initials J. p. G. were cut by the gentleman
whose name they represent, some fifty four
year ago, he being at that time little boy.
The gentleman that showed him to us says
that he found the same terrapin thirty. six
years ago near the same spot on which it was
found the the other day. This affords conclu-
sive evidence of the longevity ofthe reptiles, as
well of their attachment 10 the home of their
youth and dislike to roaming Middleto,on
Transcript
Year: 1873

A YOUNG GIRL ENTIcED AwAY.-On Mon
day morning week the family OF a highly re-
spectacle farmer, Mr.. Miller, living in Mill
Greek Hundred, few miles from Wilmington,
found that some time during the night, a
daughter, young lady of about sixteen years,
had disappeared. No alarm was felt at her
absence, for while, but as the day. passed on
and she did not return, serious concern was
excited. She has not yet returned, and from
what has been learned of her movements, the
most painful apprehensions are caused about
her. From what can be learned she has gone
to New York This is calculated to cause the
most serious concern for her safety, but il
seems to be now ascertained that she had been
in correspondence with some unknown person
probably in New York, the letters between
them having had their commencement in some
one of the many advertisements which are SEM
out through the papers, apparently innocent
on their face, but intended as traps for the un
wary and lures for the innocent.


Steps have been taken, through the police
of Philadelphia and New York, to discover
the missing girl, aud it is hoped they may be
successful Commercial.
Year: 1873

from them would fill up his time, and gladden.


the hearts Of very many poor people who find it


hard to buy food for the poor children whom
Mr. Scammon wants to send out On e1cursions.


This done, Mr.. 6cammon might next turn his al
tention to the adjustment Of tho financial misun-


derstanding between himself and the City OF


Chicago, and, by paying over the money belong
ing to the school-fund, ho would enlarge our
educational facilities and do more for
the poor children whom he has SO sud-
denly and atfectionately taken to his
heart than any number Of excursions could
accomplish Mr.. scammon might thon deTote
the swedenborgian Relief Fund to the relief OF
cases Of suffering by the fire. In point Of fact,
there are so many obvious directions for the
flow of benerolence with which Mr. Scammon is
running over that he can we'll afford to release
his pntent on the organization Of free excursions.
There ia all the more reason why ho should
do co. because it is an Infringement on
IN advertising patent taken out by the New York
Times, which is likewise an infringement on the
Philadelphia Led9er's plan OF getting up free
excursions, aud paying the whole expense out
OF the Ledger's treasury. Nobody has SO plainly
infringed upon Mr. Childs' original patent that
he has deemed it worth while to sue his imi-
to+ora
Year: 1873




Do you know anybody that wants to hire
a boy We confess that we never heard
this, the most common Of all inquiries, with
out feeling Of sadness, and never say 10
without IA hearty wish that we had some
thing for a boy to do Poor little fellows,
lll.kept and poorly clad, turn their anxious
faces up to yours, in the hope to find a
favorable answer, and thus to end long
aud painful quest FOR the means to earn u
mouthiul Of honest bread. They move on
with dropping heads to repeat for thousand
times the inquiry, and to receive the same
response, in tones Of every variety Of 10.
difference. 4 boy" is learning his first
sad lessons iu the coIdness Of the world and
The harshness Of life. We will not 90 be-.
you'd him to see what aching heart there is
10 some poor home, that, mingled with hope
aud fear, ha. sent him forth on his thank
less mission for that the boy himself should
be obliged to 70 and ask again, and be re-
iulcd the opportunity to be useful, is sad iu
itself


In this fast age--ihis struggling, crowd.
ing world there is little room for boys
aud there is far too little thought taken Of
the obligation that rests upon men to make
places for them. These materials of which
men are made are neglected. and we are too
prone to forget how important an element
We ourselves are IN settling the question
whether they ore to be good or bad We
have a plea to make for the boys. Words
Of kindness and encouragement to those
who are first launching their frail barks
upon the voyage Of life, are worth thou.
sands Of dollars spent in processes to reform
such as, through neglect and despair, have
forgotten their good impulses aud suffered
themselves to be led into courses Of trans
grcssiou A little word may stimulate a
rope that glimmers on the verge. Of extinc.
ton into a motive strong aud unerring 10
impcI its owner forward in the path of use
fulness AMI honor BE kind to the boys


Aud to the boys we would say, never de-
sIair If one does not want a boy, try
another. You have a right to make the


inquiry The world was made for you as
well as for the men, aud God has determined
that you shall have a place in it. The
hopes of the world are in the boys-the
poor boys-and insignificant and paceess
as you feel yourselves, your mission is i'm
portau' aud, il you are worthy, your day
will surely come. There is another thing
Go 10 the country; chances for useful en-
poymcnt are numerous and various in the
agricultural districts Avoid the town,
with its places of low amusements and lower
dissipation Determine to be men, and
honest men, aud the time will come when
you will be disposed to think over the hard
ships you have suffered, for their effect in
developing your energies and 10 fixing your
character
Year: 1873

Late in the afternoon one day, as we
were going up deep part of the river,
with sandy point in full view, the guide
said There's a muskrat on the point, -
remark to which paid 10 attention. being
bent on nober game. Presently he whis.
pered It's a beaver" | was on the
alert in an instant with gun in hand The
beaver had taken to the water, aud was
swimming on before us. Shoot" said
the guide, and bang went the shotgun,
without doing him any harm. 1t had been
getting rusty of late, aud the rust had got
into the locks, which made il pull so hard
that it was difficult to hold it on the mark
| had made some wild shooting that day at
ducks and partridges, aud got excited
This mishap did not tend to calm my
nerves. Down went the beaver aud up
came his mate, a little way on Bang went
the other barrel with the same result. Up
came the FIRST beaver and down went the
second. This time the rifle, a close shot.
Crack You can't shoot at all, said
Peter, in a savage wbi per as the diver
went down n second timo unharmed Now
commenced very exciting contest The
beavers were trying to End their way back
to their hole and we doing our best to pre-.
vent them. They cannot stay under water
any more than man, aud kept coming up,
FIRST one and then the other, for breath
hiding meanwhile among the sticks along
the shore, The Indians sharp eyes would
spy them out under the roots in dark
corner Of the stream, aud he would paddle
me up to the spot, aud try in vain to make
me see them. " Here be IL, he would say
"right under that stick. There he s
can't you see hm2 He's gone" frotting
aud fuming all the while and swearing not
a little The trouble was the game vas the
same color as the roots and the mud and
it was getting dark. Finally did manage
to see the body Of one Of the bcnvers
among the roots and put ball through il
aud then, gave Peter piece Of NY mind
-Atlantie MGgasins.
Year: 1873

A lot Of minstrels went to a town not


far away aud advertised to give concert
for the {" benefit OF the poor, tickets reduced
to ten cents" The hall was crammed full.
The next morning committee for the poor
called upon tho treasurer Of the concern for
the amount said benefit had netted. The
treasurer expressed much astonishment at
the demand. | thought" said the chair
mau of the committee, "you advertised
this concert for the benefit Of the poor"
The treasurer replied Didn't we put the
tickets down to ten cents, so that the poor
could all come p The committee vanished.