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Year: 1872

The house which the German students ot Heidelberg use for tteir duels says correspondent, is situated short distance out of town, and when a duel is going on, sentinels are placed communicating from the house to the town; but this is entirely unnecessary, for, although the duels are against the law, yet they are winked at by the authorities in fact, the inhabitants are rather proud of them than otherwise, and would be very sorry if they were put a stop to. The student who took me to see the duels and myself started at about half-past 10 in the morning and walked for about fifteen minutes. We arrived at the house and, after introducing me to all his corps, we sat down by table and talked and drank beer, and waited for the duel to commence.

 The duels are arranged so that there are duels on three days of week, whether provocation is given or not. The way ot it is thus The director of the duels takes the names of the members of the corps in regular order, and pairs them off, and they arc compelled to fight, although they may be the very best friends in the world, or perhaps even relations. So you see that when fellow goes into one of these corps he is compelled to fight, although he may be very peaceablc fellow for, as said before, they don't wait for provocation, but fight any way. The swords that they fight with are made of long aud very thin piece of steel, which bends very easily and is as sharp as razor, so that the least touch leaves mark. The students here are cut horribly, and some of them are really disgusting to look at, their faces are so frightfully scared. The head is the part of the body aimed at, and is, in fact, the only part that can be hit. for the upper part of the body is padded so thickly that the sword cannot cut through the padding. When fighting the sword is held over the head in such a manner that instead of sticking it slashes; and the eyes being protected by large iron spectacles, it is very seldom if ever that real injury occurs, further than cutting up their faces, and that doesn't last long, for the wound soon heals up and leaves a scar, which the students are very proud of; in fact, they don't think very much of fellow unless he has at least one scar.

 The largest corps student that ever ap- peared in Heidelberg was an American. Who came here an average-sized man, and went away something to behold, and hay ing the honor of being the best thinker, and also tue best duelst in Heidelberg. He fought something like hundred duels, and never got defeated till nearly the last one he fought, when ke got his nose almost cut off; but, nothing daunted, he stepped up to his adversary, holding his nose on with his hand, and challenged him to another dlel, which was accepted They fought, and the indomitable American, the hero of hundred duels, came out ahead, to the qualification of all his admir- ing friends. He is considered to have been the greatest man in Heidelberg (which he certainly was as regards size), and his name will probably be handed down from generation to generation, and looked up tc as something superior, something almost immortal, by the students.
Year: 1872

THE GERMS OF DISEASE. article says, that as the result of 8 series of ex- periments on the low forms of life by heat, Dr. Grace Calvert demonstrates that the germs of disease will withstand temperature of 300 degrees Fahren- heit. Exposure to such heat as this 1njures the fbers of all kinds of cloth so seriously that they are unfit for fur ther use. It is therefore evident that the mere agency of heat cannot be depend ed upon for the destruction of the germs or corpuscles attached to the clothing of persons who have suffered from any con- tagious disease. The necessity for a change in opinion regarding the power of chlorine gas to accomplish this pur- pose is urged in recent report of the New York Board of Health on the dis infection of clothing and bedding, and sulphurous acid gas prepared by burn ing sulphur for the disinfection of rooms. The latter substance, especially, seems to have the power of utterly destroying the germs of smallpox, while chlorine frequently fails altogether, or only &C., complishes the object in an imperfect manner,
Year: 1872

OSTRICH FARMs.-The raising of the ostrich in tame state for it's feathers is now carried on extensively in Africa. The birds are kept in inclosures, and fed on lucerne, with which the inclosure is planted. Every eight months they are plucked, some extracting the quill at once, and others cutting the quill a little above it's insertion, and then removing the roots 8 couple of months later. The latter method is said to give better re- suits with less injury to the bird. The yield is about fifty dollars per annum for each bird. In breeding it is found to be best to allow one female to each male, though in the wild state five females are attached to 8 single male. There are usually two broods in year, and the male and female sit on the eggs by turns, the male generally taking the largest share of this duty. The female takes chief charge of the brood after it is hatcbed. The young are reared on chopped lucerne, and as they get older a little grain is given them; They also require abundance ot water, and liber- al supply of pulverized quartz and small bones. When grown, no food suits them better than chopped lucerne or trefoil, with an occasional supply of cabbage, fruit, and grain.
Year: 1872

As we grow older, says Oliver Wendell Holmes, we think more and more of old persons and of old things and places. As to old persons, it seemed as if we never knew how much they had to tell until we are old ourselves and they have been gone twenty or thirty years. Once in while we come upon some survivor of his or her generation that. we have overlooked, and feel as if we had recovered one of the lost books of Livy or fshed up the golden candlestick from the ooze of the Fiber So it was the other day after my reminis. cences of the old gambrel-roofed house and its visitors. They found an echo in the recollections of one of the brightest and liyeliest of my suburban friends, whose memory is exact about everything except her own age, which, there can be no doubt, she makes out a score or two of years more than it really is. Still she was old enough to touch some ights-and a shadow ol two-into the potlaits I had drawn, which made me wish that she and not I had been the artist who sketched the pictures. Among the lesser regrets that mingle with graver sorrows for the friends of an earlier generation we have lost, are our omissions to ask them so many questions they could have answ cred so easily, and would have been so pleased to be asked. There I say to myself sometimes, in an absent mood, must ask her about that. But she of whom I am now thinking has long been beyond the reach of any earthly questioning, and I sigh to think how easily I could have learned some fact which I should have been happy to have transmitted with pious care to those who are to come after me. How many times have I heard her quote the line about blessings brightening as they take their flight, and how true it proves in many little ways that one never thinks of until it is too late
Year: 1872

A SINGULAR CAsE.-A young, hand some, and well-dressed lady appeared at the county jail in Chicago, with license and justice of the peace, and insisted on being married to a notorious hotel thief, who is awaiting trial which will undoubtedly result in a five years sen tence to the penitentiary. The woman belongs to 8 wealthy and respectable family of Chicago, who are in great dis tress on account of the infatuation of their daughter for the thief. The mar riage ceremony was performed and the thief returned to his cell,
Year: 1872

SAD.-A man and wife in Ohio were discussing lately the death of a child through drinking concentrated lye, and were wondering why people would be so forgetful as to leave such thing where 8 child could reach it. Meanwhile, their little fifteen-months-old baby found its way to 8 crock of the same liquid and drank it, dying within short time,
Year: 1872

AN AFFECTING SoENE.-At one of the recent Communist trials, the wife of Feltesse, the prisoner on trial, was called as witness. She entered the court with a feeble tread in her arms she carried a newborn child. At the sight of her Feltesse broke into wild sobs, while the poor woman uncovered the unconscious little baby's face and held it up so that the father might at least once see his child. The scene was very affecting.
Year: 1872

In speaking of the recent food, which
was so disastrous in several sections of Vir-
ginia, the Lynchburg papers record the fol-
lowing sad event: 80


A mother and several little children were
making their escape from narrow neck OF
land which lies between the river James
and the canal, when they were amazed to
find that the bridge was already gone and
that their only hope was to cling on to the
abutment of the bridge until the angry
waves should subside. But as they stood
there clinging to the abutment, the waters
continued to rise higher and higher, while
in the deep darkness they could hear the
crashing of trees amid the thunders Of
bridge timbers that were wildly dashing all
around them. They had been in this con-
dition for some time when the little girl felt
that her strength was gone, and with a wild
Shrek of terror she exclaimed. "KiSs me,
mother, for / can't hold on any longer ~
And with the warm pressure of that moth
er's lips upon her cheek, she was swept
away and was seen no more.
Year: 1872

GEN. GRANT recently told Herald In
terviewer that he was soon going to leave
Long Branch and take trip down the st.
Lawrence TO see the Thousand Islands and
other points Of interest along that noble
river. II Mr.. Grant will only wait few
months, Farmer Greeley will send lin up
Salt River, where he can get the benefit of
the saline atmo: phere and waters which
are TO be found near the head waters Of that
old Kentucky stream. The trip may make
him little sea sick, but it will relieve him
of much Of the EMBELLISHMENTS with
which he has been afflicted for the past
Il q wears
Year: 1872

GENEVA, July 24.-WorIds Cable-A
serious embarrassment has been caused
in the Board of Arbitration by the English
protest against the consideration of any
evidence or argument showing hostile
animus on the part of Great Britain. Eng
land insists that the introduction of this
evidence practically admits the considera-
ton of the spirit of indirect claims which
were presented only to prove other claims
which otherwise it would be impossible to
substantiate. Should this evidence be eX-
cluded few cases can be proved.
Year: 1872

A NEW YORK gentleman has couple
of blooded mares between whom strong
affection formerly existed. Recently, how
ever, while being driven together, ore OF
them made an awkward step and scat Ihe
other on the ankle. tIn being embarrassed
tie injured animal al lcked the other with
great fury, and now their owner hardly
cares let them come within sight of each
other. @
Year: 1872

HAVE You SEEN HER "A lady who for the last
Ave wears has boon lcndcr OF fashion In New York,
and who may lie seen twice week In hor elegant
caleche driving pair of superb ponies in Central
Park, has recently stated In the select circle to
which se belongs that the only article In existence
which lmparts beauty and lustre to the complexion
without ultimately iInpairlng the texture Of the skin
and causing 1t to collapse and wrinkle Is HAGAS's
MAGNOLIA BALM. The name Of the distinguished
member OF the beau monde who made this decl1ra-
ton cannot with propriety be given, but 1t may be
mentioned en- pnssant that she has spent several
years of her life In Europe, and is familiar with all
the arts and prepara tons employed by the court
beauties Of the Old World to enhance their charms
Year: 1872

THE FATE OF AN ATTEMPTED RoBDER.-OD
Thursday night negro man boarded the
canalboat Mystic, which was lying in the
basin, with the intention, it IL supposed, OF
robbery. Some of the hands in the boat
were awake at the time, and hearing the
noise. went on deck to look out for the
thief. The man finding that he was dis.
covered attempted to escape, and in doing
so it is supposed that ne fell into the water
and was drowned. His hat was found float
ing upon the water, but the body had not
been recovered at last accounts.
Year: 1872

The Dollar Store under CAAfPBHLt's photograph
gallery Is. as Is well known, The best place through
out the State TO procure great bargains Don't fail
to go there for your Christmas presents,
Year: 1872

Teeth In ruins are sure drawback on personal
appearance and personal comfort. Therefore keep
them in good repair with that established antidote
for all the diseases that assal them fragrant Sozo
DON'T,
Year: 1872

4 little girl asked her sister what
was chaos that pap@ read about
The elder replied that it VAS "a great
pile Of nothing, and no place to put 1t
in.


Come out here, and I'll lick the
whole lot of YOU, said an urchin to
some sticks Of peppermint in VIE
Aou
Year: 1872

During the past few days, says the
Phoebe Record of the 18th, a number
OF old residents of Phoebe have re
turned from Hualapai District Arl-
zona. where they have been pros
pecting and knocking about since the
excitement of last Spring and Fall
They report things in that vicinity
very quiet at present, money and
provisions very scarce, and but little
work is being done on the MINES
Their faith in the mines, however, IS
good. Lnd all with whom we have
conversed entertain strong hopes OF
the district eventually coming out OF
it's present letnargic state. \ five
stamp mill is now running and Work
ing the ores successfully, experience
having proven that the process OF
smelling was out of the question.
In the three towns in close proximity
to the mines, there are about 5o0
people.
Year: 1872

Public Documents DestrOyed-The OMce


OF the Board OF Public Works on Fire


Strange RumOrs.


Between two and three O'Clock yesterday after
noon a fire broke out in the office Of the Board Of
Public Works, corner of Mercer street and
Jersey avenue Jersey city, The fire originated
on the first floor, In which the pr ncipa
clerical bureaus are located. For ten or fifteen
minutes there was quite an exciting scene. gen.
era rush was made for the public documents not
locked up in the safes, but many OF them
were burned before the fremen or police
gained access to the desks What particular
records were destroyed has not been ascertained.
Mr.. Startup, member of the Board, was soon at
the scene and exerted himself to eXtinguish the
fire. He states that $500 will cover oil the damage to
the desks and furniture and that no public records
were burned. The loose papers lying around were
the fire is ascribed to the falling of box of matches
which had been lying on desk; but such theory
Is too transparent.


BY whose hand were the matches moved, and
was there some vital object to be gained by the
destruction of the documents, were the questions
eagerly discussed by the agitated crowd that sur
rounded the building. Those who rememember the
excitement that followed the theft of the vouchers
from the Comptroller's office In New York may form
an idea of the heated discussions yesterday. This
is o very critical period for the Board OF Public
Works, as the batch OF indictments found against
them have not yet u. been tried ;. There is,
whether any records Of the Ring which might drive
the case home against them were destroyed or
the case. The matter demands thorough In
vestgation. 1t may be that the box
mschievous m % nIes that feared Indictment from
something contained in the records, though there
are some persons who would cavil at such an In
nocent theory. The prevailing impression Is that
there an Interior object In view, just as In the
New York voucher case alluded to.
Year: 1872

on saturday night, late, John Finley and Patrick
Lynch, two Of the west side gang, were found in
the liquor store of Francis Healy corner of Eleventh
avenue and Forty first street. One OF them was
roDbing the money drawer and the other was tap.
ping kcg Of lager beer when caught. They were
bail
Year: 1872

NEW YORK, July 0, 1877.
To TIE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-


The story OF the cowhiding affair at the Third
Avenue Railroad depot, as told by your reporter in
the HERALD Of this date, Is somewhat of fabrica
ton, with tse exception OF the whipping. This con-
end grossly insulted my WIFE for which gave him
severe cowhLding. This is the whole Of the affair
as can prove by credible Witnesses Yours &c
A. BAILEY, Seventy-thifd street and Third avenue
Year: 1872

l DO declare that l think it would be
better to die and get out Of torment at
once than to have to rise every morning
for some forty or fifty years and box ones
body up in sort of c0mpressive armor,
hang weights to ones hips and more
weights upon ones head-which last are
supported by the roots of the hair; put
ones feet into shoes number too small,
and not of the right shape, and with heels
like stills; and then set about doing the
whole duty Of women with a cheerful
face and spry air, for from fifteen to
seventeen mortal hours out of the twenty
four That there are so many women
who are not frightened into decline at
such prospect, and that they bravely un-
dertake to do it-nay, more, that they
even dream that under such disadvantages
they can work side by side with un.
shaekled man, and that they die in trying
to do it, certainly says much for their
courage, but very little for their common
sense.


A mans dress to great extent is fash
Toned for comfort He has contrivances
Year: 1872

for suspending the weight of his clothing
from his shoulders. If the east vino
blows he can turn up his coat-coiiar, but
ton himself up snugly, sIouch his hat
over his eyes, thrust his hands into his
pockets and brave the weather. But
imagine woman removing her hat or
bonnet from the angle at which fashion
says she must wear it on account of the
weather, or turning any of her fixtures"
up to protect her neck and throat, or but.
toning up anything that was unbuttoned
before, or sticking her hands into her pock-
character out on a mild spree, or for an
escaped inmate of lunatic asylum,
should she endeavor by any impromptu
arrangement of her habiliments to save
her health. Science Of Health.
Year: 1872

THE HORSE DISEASE.
The Streets Deserted and Bus
mess Brought to a


Stand-Still.
All Omnibus and Street-Car
Travel Suspended.
Pedestrianism the Most Fash
ionable Mode Of


Transit.
The Steam-Cars Coming to the Rescue


on Mondays
Present Condition Of the Horses


in This City.
Incidents Of the Disease at Other


Points.
Year: 1872

have drawn for you many pic
lures of death; let me sketch for
you now brief, but bright scene
of beautiful life. 1t is the marriage
altar; a lovely female, clothed in all
the freshness of youth and surpass-
ing beauty, leans upon the arm of
him to whom she had just plighted
her faith, to whom she had just
given herself up forever. Look in
her eyes, We gloomy philosophers,
and tell me If you dare that there is
no happiness on earth. See the
trusting, heroic devotion which i'm
pels her to leave country and pa
rents for comparative stranger
She has launched her frail bark up
on a wide and stormy sea; she has
handed over her happiness and
doom for this world to another's
keeping; she has done it fearlessly,
for love whispers to her that her
chosen guardian and protector bears
manly and noble heart.


We have all read of the husband
who, in moment of hasty wrath,
said to her who but a few months
before united her faith to his: 'If
you are not satisfied with my con-
duct, go, return to your friends and
your happiness" "And will YOU
give me back that which brought
to you?" asked the despairing wife.
s'Yes," he replied, "all your wealth
shall 90 with you I coVet it not
"Alasl' she answered, 81 thought
not of my Wealth. spoke of my
maiden affection-of my buoyant
hope-of my devoted love; can you
give these back to me?'' 'fNor' said
the man throwing himself at her
feet, ''No, [ cannot restore these:
| but | will do more; Twill keep them
unsullied and unstained; l viii cher
ish them through my life, and in
my death, and never again will l
forget that l have sworn to protect
and to cheer her who gave up to me
all she held most dear" Did l not
tell you that there was poetry in q
woman's lOOk-a woman's word?-
! See 1t here! the mild, gentle reproof
of love, winning back, from its
harshness and rudeness, the stern
and unyielding temper of an angry
man. All, if creations fairer sex
only knew their strongest weapons,
how many of wedlock's fierce bat
ties would be unfought-hoW much
of unhappiness and GOODNESS would
be avoided.
Year: 1872

In its essence, and purely for its
own sake, neatness is found in few.
Many man is neat for appearance
sake; there is an instructive feeling
that there is power in il. When a
man consults a physician or = law
yer for the FIRST time, or comes to
rent a house or borrow money, he
will come in his best dress; n lady
will call in her carriage. a man
who means business and honesty
comes as he is, just as you will find
him in his store, his shop, his count
ing-hOuse. The most accomplished
gamblers dress well; the most enter
prising swindlers are faultlCssly
clothed, but countless multitudes
are but whiteWashed sepulehrcs.
Too many don't care so long as il
will not be seem" Washington
AllstOn, the great artist, the accom-
plished gentleman, suddenly left his
friend standing ut the door of a
splendid Boston mansion rs they
were about entering for a party. be-
cause he had just remembered that
he had h hole in his stocking. IL
could not be seen or known, but the
very knowledge of its existence
made him feel that he was less
man than he ought 10 be, gave him
a feeling of inferiOrity.


As persons are less careless OF per
sonal cleanliHoss and tidy apparel,
they are infallibly and necessarily
less of the angel, more of the ami
NAL; more under the domination of
passion, less under the influence of
principle. Said a poor servant girl:
Il cant explain what change religion
has made in me, but L look more
closely under the door-mat Whelt I
sweep than when / used 10" Intel
ligenee, culture, elevation, give
purity of body as well AS purity of
sense and sentiment.


Where you see neat, tidy, clean
", cheerful dwelling, there you viii
find joyous, loving, happy family.
But il filth aud sqHallor, and q dis
regard for the refining dclicaeies OF
life prevail in any household, there
will be found in the moral character
of the inmates much that is low, de-
grading, unprincipled, vicious and
Therefore, as we grow
in years, we ought TO watch eagerly
against neglect of cleanliness in per-
son, and tidiness in dress.-J0UTnd
of Health.