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Year: 1873

1t will probably never be known. unless Mr.
Reuter- grows ndiscreet in his rage and takes un-
feeling world into his confidence. just how much it
cost him TO get from Nassreddn the King of Kings,
the monopoly of his internal Improvements. What
ever it was it now seems to have been pretty thor
oughly wasted. as the tawny monarch has ooolly ab-
rogated the concession the ground that the Baron


Is behind time on his contract. As it is only few
weeks since His Majesty left the Palace Of Laxen-
burg TO silence and the chloride of lime. 1t is hardly
possible that he expected his railroads to be running
by this time. He has. in all probability, sunk
back into his old indolent life of tyranny and
plumber, and has given up his puerle plan of max
ing his realm European nation by steam and
electricity it was never anything but the un-
formed and unOrganized dream of a savage who
had never had desire ungratifed. and who i'm
agined that civilization could be imported easily
az French wines and German servants. The atten-
tons be received among his betters taught him
nothing but an exaggerated idea of his i'm
portance. and will not be an agreeable subject of
contemplation in year or two The Lord Cham
borlain may even come to see that he gained nothing
for the cause of progress or the worlds peace in
making the mimic Prince Kissi-kissi wash off the
too intense realism of tho dirty face in which he
represented Nassreddn.
Year: 1873

The soaring and untamed jenkins has at last re-
ceived chock; Nemesis has left card for him.
lie was lately tried in Russia for publishing news
concerning members Of the Imperial family with
out official authority, and the trial ended In the
award of penalty, insignificant il ia true but still
u penalty. Russia bids fair TO become one OF the
most civilized countries on the earth
Year: 1873

Whatever doubt there may be as to the legality OF
the election of Mr. Sypher of Louisiana to the
House, and Mr.. Pinchback Of the same State to the
Senate the fitness Of tho choice cannot be disputed
Sending Sypher to the House, and Pinchback to
the Senate-what could be more appropriate The
exquisiteness Of tho satire ought to heal all dc,
fecIs III the election
Year: 1873

It is about time q street-ear or stage, full Of
people, drove into the river at one Of the many
bridges crossed by these vehicles. There has
not been an accident OF the Find for ever 80
long, but if drivers and bridge-tenders are not
more careful there will be horrible sensation
and number Of bcreayed families ono of these
mornings. Yesterday afternoon the bell On tho
Clark street bridge rung, and heavy omnibus,
Full OF passengers, many Of them ladies, aud ono
Of them drunken man, Tas neatly half way
ccross When the bridge-tandors, with criminal
recklessness, began to turn the bridge,
and, although there WAS plenty Of time
for the vehicle to drive OF The bridge
they insisted upon turning it, and
taking the omnibus along. The ladies' were al
most scared to death, end well they might be-
for if they had been at one end Of the bridge it


might have tipped over and emptied them, the
omnibus, horses, harness. and all into the deep
and muddy river. Or suppose the horses took It
into th2i7 stupid heads to run AWAY. Fortunate
ly nothing Of the kind happened, but it j" might
Lare been" and then what satisfaction would
the relatives OF tho drowned people get? Such
br:dge-tc1dcrs arc unfit for their places, which
should be supplied BY better men. The men on
the CLARK street bridge are, in addition to their
carelc.sncss, nctoriously lazy, and keep the
bridge o.:ea waiting for q vessel long way on
rather tla., tura. The Board Of Public Works
should ro: retain such men In the public ser
Year: 1873




GREELEY's SoN.-One of the mos,
touching features OF Mr. Gfeelev's
character was his wonderful love for
his son, Arthur T. (.Pickie") Gree
ley, who died over twenty years ago,
but whom he delighted to talk about
till the end of his lite. 1t is of him
that MIR. Greeley speaks in the affect
ing passage with which he closes a
statistical sketch of Lake Superior
and its shores: "who shall then know
or care that l. tired wanderer from
the city's strife, once roaming along
these shores, patiently turning over
the pebbles and sand in search of .ag-
ates and comedians, or joyously gath
ering the red berries of tho mountain
ash, and all for thee dear son of my
heart! Polar Summer of my rugged
life. then SO anxiously waiting me at
our distant cottage home, as now
more calmly in the radiant Land OF
Soulsl God keep me worthy of thy
love through the long, weary years
till meet thee and greet thee in tha,
world where the loving reunite, to
be parted no more forever"
Year: 1873

SURE TEST OF DEATH. To learn
with absolute certainty whether per-
son is dead or not, Mr.. Hugo
Magnus suggests the following
simple method: Tie strong string
ligature tightly around q finger or
toe of the supposed corpse, and if
life is still present, reddening,
which grows gradually darker until
it becomes a bluish-red, will occur in
that portion of the member beyond
the CONSTRUCTED point. Where from
exposure or toll the skin of the finger
has become very much thickened, o
toe may be selected. On the other
hand, if life is extinct, no change in
color will ensue.


1t is recommended in the applica-
ton of this method that the large
limbs, such as the arms or thigh, be
not chosen. because the necessary
amount of construction cannot be so
readily obtained. the numerous large,
deep-lying veins of the muscles not
being sufficiently compressed by the
ligatnre. In case the fingers or toes
are not available, the lobe of the ear
may be employed. GALAXY.
Year: 1873

has been donated by those who take
considerate and generous view of
the situation, and every inch of it
without any question, would have
been freel y given to the Company
before now, had it not been for the
adverse counsels and example of
Mr.. Bright and perhaps one or two
others.


1t Is not necessary to notice any
OF the Constitutional objections
urged III the case, except to say that
the old time, characteristic tender
ness for the invioIability of that in
strnment shone conspicuous, and
the judicial power was stoutly in
voked to interfere between the ruth
less railroad company, and the en-
dangered estates Of the RESPONDENTS
endangered because there is now
a slight prospect OF running rail
road into Superior over and upon
somebody's town lots.
Year: 1873

IHE present number closes the
third volume Of the TINES, which
will continue in its coming volumes
as heretofore, to maintain the rights
and advocate the plans of Superior,
IN her steady and strengthening en-
deavor, to secure a just recognition
OF her important site before the
commercial world, and to ally her
intimately with the prosperity and
spirit of the rising Northwest.
Year: 1873

The verdict in the Platter murder case (see
" Maryland Items meets with general dsap-
probation from the Eastern Shore press 1t is
said that seven of the jury were for a verdict
of murder in the first degree, but the balance
were not, and being unable to agree they com
promised on "manslaughter." That is, Mr.
Platter is about half guilty. The murder was
most cruel one, and if Mr.. P is guilty how
could the crime be short of murder in the first
degree; if he was not guilty how could he have
been convicted of manslaughter?
Year: 1873

PROTECTING MARRIED WOMEN IN THE
RIGHT OF PROPERTY.-A most liberal bill for
the benefit of married women is now before the
Legislature. 1t was introduced by Mr.. Lewis
Thompson. Section one provides that the
real and personal property of any female, who
may hereafter marry, and which she shall own,
at the time of her marriage: or that any female
now married may have or may receive by gift,
or oequest, from any person other than her
husband, shall be her sole and separate
property; not subject to the disposal of
her husband, nor liable for his debts. The
husband, however, shall not be liable for the
debts OF his wife; except SO far as he may have
been placed in possession and control of her
property; = but all debts contracted before
marriage B the wife or by her authority after
marriage, shall be charge on her real and
personal property. Section three provides
that any married women may receive the
wages OF her personal labor mot performed for
her family and hold them in her own right
against her husband, or any other person;
and section four provides that any married
woman may prosecute and defend suits at law
for the protection of her property, as if unmar
ried or may do it jointly with her husband
but he alone cannot maintain an action respect
ing his wife IS property; and further, that an,
married w'Hau may make any and all manner
oi rh --ary to be made with respec
to her own property. Section five provide
that marrie1 women may dispose of thei
property by will, but such disposal shall M
effect the rights Of husbands as tenant b,
courtesy. Should the wife die without a vii
her property shall descend to her heirs, as nov
provided by law; but a husband and wife. by


marriage contract, executed in the presence q
two witnesses before marriage, may determin
what rights each other shall have in the other
estate during marriage and after its dissoutio
by death, and may bar each other of all right
IN their respective estates not so secured
them. Section six provides that any Marie
woman may give to her husband the right
control her property, and to dispose of II


income thereof for their mutual benefit. nm
may, IN writing, revoke the right. This


surely most liberal and just bill, and shou


1t pass into law will prove a serious damn


to those of the male persuasion who are bun


ing matrimonial fortunes.
Year: 1873

THEJURIsDICTIoN QUEsTIoN-A few weeks
ago committee of the Legislature reported
and had passed bill 20 settle the dispute and
the question of jurisdiction between Della
ware and New Jersey over the fshry question.
Three commissioners, (Messrs. Whiteley,
Comegys and Martinl were appointed to do
the work on the part of Delaware But the
Legislature is now made aware of the fact that
the Supreme Court of the United States is the
only body authorized to settle questions of
jurisdiction arising between the States hence
the commissioners occupation is gone When
the question of jurisdiction is settled every
thing else involved in the matter will settle
itself.
Year: 1873

The business on the railroad at this
place is increasing SO fast that more
switches and side tracks are needed
There is great crowding and jamming
of trains nearly all the time. There are
trains running all the time, and the
whistle is heard at night almost as much
as during the day We do not see how
the greatly increasing business of Jack
son and jackson county can be transact
ed on one railroad, and the great finan-
cial crash will perhaps prevent the con-
struction of another road for years
Year: 1873

We have little doubt that the money
panic will extend all over the country,
and entail lasting disaster, the effects of
which will be felt for long time. The
city papers every day have been saying
that the panic was about over, and con-
tidence had been restored; but the next
day would come the account of further
heavy failures. Yesterdays papers
brought news of the failure, or suspen-
sion, of the great banking house of Henry
Clews & Co. The war upon the business
OF the country has been persistent for
years. The cry of monopoly" has been
in the mouth of every demogogue of
every party, for long time, and now tho
work is being effectually done. While
we deplore the disaster and ruin brought
upon the country, we can but rejeice that
those western farmers who have been the
prime movers in precipitating this great
disaster will be as great sufferers as any
portion of the community. They were not
satisfied when they had good market for
their produce, but they desired to have
their grain and meat carried to market
by the railroad companies for a mere
nominal sum. As the railroad compan-
les had to charge enough to pay running
expenses and fair per cent upon the
capital invested, or suspend business,
this war was waged upon them. Now let
the ruined farmers reap the reward of
their folly.
Year: 1873

Some years ago we commenced speak


ing of the vast deposits of fire clay in the


vicinity of Oak Hill. We had seen it


there when we were boy, and frequently


made marbles of it. This clay is hard as


marble. before it is acted upon by the


weather.


There are deposits of this pure fire


clay from eight to ten feet thick. Re-
Gently the capitalists in the vicinity of


Portland and Oak Hill have organized
Stwo companies for the manufacture of
fire brick, and two manufactures are
now in full operation, one in the upper
part of Portland, and the other half
mile below. Recently we made a short
visit to one of these establishments. We
found large pile of the fire clay on the
ground. 1t is first put into close brick
building, which is heated by fues run
ming under it. In this building the clay
is calcined, or thoroughly dried. 1t is
then pulverized, or ground to powder.
This is done by heavy steam machinery.
A great cast iron basin is made to re-
volve by cogs on its under edge, and in
each side rests cast iron cylinder, each
weighing two tons. These are made of
solid cast iron, fourteen inches thick and
three and half feet across. The calcined
or dried clay is put into this basin, the
same is set to revolving by the machinery,
this rolls the great cast iron cylinders
upon the clay, and it is ground to dust
This dust is now wet, and then nodded
into bricks of any shape desired. These
are laid upon brick floor, under which
are fues for heating it, and after the
bricks are thoroughly dried, they are
put into another close brick building
and subjected to an intense heat for a
long time, after which they are ready for
market.


The fire brick trade has increased i'm
mensely within the past few years
Their great value consists in their resist
ance to the action of intense heat The
best sandstone ever discovered will burn
out in furnace inwall in few months,
and it costs large sum to quarry, haul,
dress and put in a hearth, inwall or
"bosh" of a furnace, when made of stone
Fire brick can be nodded in the proper
shape, and in pieces of suitable size for
all these purposes, and when put in will
last twice as long as the best stone


These bricks are extensively used
wherever fires are required, and are put
in for crate backs in offices, private resi-
dences, &C.
Year: 1873

There was q considerable amount of
rain last night, and some this morning
The streets are muddy, and the prospect
of good day for the Fair is rather dis
couraging. We write this at o'clock in
the morning. We hope it may clear up.
Year: 1873

The rush for our Daily yesterday af-
ternoon was tremendous. If any of our
subscribers failed in the hurry and rush
of distribution to get their papers, they
will please call at the Office and get them.
Year: 1873

We are not fully advised who will be
the persons that will engage in debate at
the Court House tonight. We have q
pretty strong suspicion who one of them
will be, and we suppose, of course, I. T.
will be the other.
Year: 1873

offer forsale the four lots designated on the
Plat as l, 2, 8 and 4, in Miller's Addition. They
all front on Portsmouth Street, and run back to
an alley, and each has an alley on one side,
thus rendering them most convenient for build
ing purposes. They the most beautiful lots
in town, in a good locality, and in a part of
town where much improvement is in progress.
Those lots embrace the lower side OF my or
chard, near my residence. They all contain
choice bearing fruit trees, and are in a high
state OF cultivation. The price is five hundred
dollars each. Call and see them soon, as they
will undoubtedly so of rapidly at that price.


u. MACkLEY.
Year: 1873

The effect Of the monopoly in quick
silver has reached Mexico, and a protest
against it comes from the capital of that
Republic. The Cosmopolitan published
in the City Of Mexico, states that sup
ply of quicksilver is matter of life and
death to the mining interests OF the
country. 1t points out that the only
effectual way to meet the rise recently
made is for Mexico to throw OFT its inert
ness and work the known mines in the
States of Guerrero and Guanajuato
These deposits it is alleged would not
only supply all the wants of Mexico but
leave some for expectation. The Mexl-
can Congress before adjourning, made an
appropriation for the promotion OF the
discovery of quicksilver mines, and
companies are now in progress OF organ
ization to work those already located.
If these new quicksilver mines OF Mexico
only turn out a success and are worked
vigorously, they may not only prove
blessing to our sister Republic, but help
to break up monopoly which is work
ing injuriously upon the mining interests
OF the Pacific Slope.
Year: 1873

ON the return of State Controller
Green, on Saturday from the southern
portion OF the State, says the Sacramento
Union of July IA, State Printer Springer
called on him for his warrant for S26, ,OOo
the amount allowed by the Board OF
Examiners. The Controller declined to
draw the warrant for that amount on the
ground that there was an overcharge IN
the account of over $4,000. The ques-


ion at issue will probably have to be
settled by the courts.
Year: 1873

On Tuesday night fellow named James
Healy, formerly employed as cook in one
of the city restaurants, showed hir hand as
a rogue at one of the boarding houses. He
had stopped there few nights before and
came again the night mentioned and
wished to stay again, insisting on sleeping
with the proprietor, who finally yielded to
his opportunities and both occupied the
same bed. The landlord was suspicious,
however, and went to bed with his pants
on, and soon after pretending to be asleep,
the fellow attempted to go through his
pockets, but got only a key aud box of
matches instead of his pocket book.


He then attempted to take off the pro-
prietor's pants who just then concluded to
wake up, which he did, greatlyto Healy's
surprise and disgust, and after soundly
berating him for his villainy made him
shell out the pay for his lodging and theu
leave. 3sl..4


He had the impudence to come back
yesterday afternoon and offer pay to the
man whose confidence he had attempted to
abuse. if he would promise to observe Sc
crecy in regard to the matter, which offer
was spurned with scOrn.
Year: 1873

A DECISION OF INTEREST TO FEMALE
LAwYERs.-TheS Supreme Court will in a
few days decide whether woman can claim
the right to be admitted to practice before
United States Court under the 14th
amendment of the Constitution. The case
argued is that of Myra Bradwell, of
Chicago, who was refused admission. 1t
is generally believed about the court here
that the decision of the Court in Illinois
will be affirmed Wash. DISPATCH
Year: 1873

A LoUIsvLLEAN lost q pocket-book
containg $500, which young man found
and returned to him. The owner de-
termined to reward the noble act and re-
quested the finder to call next day. The
young man was promptly on hand and
was met by the appreciative gentleman,
who, with tears in his eyes and jack
knife In his hand. said "My young
friend You have proved yourself
worthy Of reward, and as have just
bought me q new knife I want to make
you present Of my old one.'
Year: 1873

1t will be seen from the proceedings of the City
Council last evening, that resolution was passed
giving the Park Committee the power 10 make
the necessary arrangements for purchasing
seventy-two acres for public park. Much Oi
the land lies within the city limits and lays con.
spicuously on the map.


The principal objection is that it will cost so
much fatigue expense TO get to the greater part
of the park that generation will probably pass
away before it will become public resort to any
very great extent. Itis cxpending alarge amount
OF money on part OF the town toward
which the population docs not seem to be drifting
SO rapidly as 10 warrant the outlay proposed
The purchase of such park carries with it heavy
annual Outlays, and although the land may be
worth more than the city pays for it alter a very
few years. still the cost will be no less because the
city will not sell II might curlal the parks
dimensions In a few years, and dispose of enough
ground in building lots to improve the balance
or pay the debt no doubt. But whether they
would do so is questionable
Year: 1873

How often men fail to appreciate a blessing
until they have lost it, man in Detroit obtained
divorce from his wife, Who subsequently fell
heir to over million dollars. lie now says he
never realized how much sterling worth there was
in that woman until he ceased 10 have any claim
upon her.
Year: 1873

A lady in Halifax. N. s., de-
sired the removal of her dead
cat, and was informed that she
must 60 to the senior alderman
Of the ward ; he would then tell
the Mayor, the Mayor would tell
the Health Inspector, the Health
Inspector would tell the police,
the police would tell the dead
cat man, and the dead cat man
would inform her what day of the
week she could remove the dead
cat herself. Such is the energy
of the Halifaxians. orisrJ
Year: 1873

American corn is now largely used in
the manufacture of alcohol in Germany
and Italy, the export to ports in those
countries during the last five months hay
ing reached nearly million bushels.


AT Brookfeld. Mass, the other day
farmer missed his horse and concluded he
was stolen, but some time after the animal
was found alive in swamp, sunk out Of
sight all but his head. He was pried out
after while and saved.
Year: 1873

HUsTINGs CoURT.-In this court to-
day a few civil cases were disposed Of. An
order was also entered to the effect that it
had appeard in evidence before court upon
the trial Of one Daniel Higgins, a Conserva-
tive justice of the peace, for felonious
assault on Anton j.. Staude, whereof he
had been found guilty. Therefore ordered,
that rule be served on said Higgins to
show cause at the December term why he
should not be removed from his office.


This is move in the right direction,
and it is to be hoped that similar course
will be pursued with the superintendent of
the chain-gang and the jailor, sometime
since convicted of violation Of law and
sent to jail, who are yet in Office.
Year: 1873

FOURTH OF JULY.-Arrsngements are being
mase for grand Temperance Fourth of July
Celebration at Cuba Hill. Trans will be run from
Wilmington about every hour and half, during
the day and four trains will also be run from
Landehberg to tho same place. Some of the
leading orators Of the day will be engaged
Year: 1873

A Des Moines county farmer recently
bought Q pew.fangled harvesting. ma
chine, thinking be would make quite
saving in the matter of wages during the
harvest. On the day following the pur'
chase he sent his eldest son out with the
machine TO experiment upon the wheat
crop. In few hours afterward the old
gent moved upon the scene Of conhict'
and found his son upon the top Of tel
egFaph pole, over forty rods Of stone
fence cut, bound and stacked in the most
approved manner, while 10 the distance
the horses and internal machine we're
seen making for grove Of timber.