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Year: 1873

Half or all ordinary diseases would
be banishel from civilization life, and
dyspepsia become almost unknown, II
everybody would eat but thrice day
at regular times, and not an atom be-
tween meals, the intervals being not
less than five hours, that being the time
te digest full meal and pass it out OF
1 the stomach.


II person eats between meals, the
process of digestion of food already in
the stomach is arrested until the last
which has been eaten is brought into
the condition of the former meal, just rs
if water is boiling and ice put in, the
whole ceases to boil until the ice has
been melted and brought TO the boiling
point, and the whole boils together.


But it is law of nature that all food
begins to decay, to rot, after exposure
to heat and moisture for certain time.
If meal is eaten, and in two hours an
other, the whole remains undigeSted for
seven hours, before which the ro,teninS
process commences, and the man has his
stomach full of carrion-the very idea
of which is horribly disgusting; but that
such is the case the uncomfortable odor OF
the belchings demonstrate.


As. then, all the food in the stomach,
is in rotting condition, in state of
fermentive decay, 1t becomes unit, for
the purposes of nutrition, and for max
ing good, pure blood. Small wonder is
it that dyspeptics have such variety OF
symptoms, and aches. for there is not
one drop of pure blood in the whole
BODY; hence the nerves which feed 'on
this impure and imperfect blood, are not
properly nourished, and rs aconSequcnce
become diseased They complain.
they are hungry, and like hungry
man. are peevish, trettul, restless. We
call il nervousness, and no one ever
knew a dyspep,ic who WAS not restless,
frettul, lidgety, and essentially disagree
able, tittul and uncertaia.


The stomach is made up of a number
of muscles. all of which are brought in-'
to reQuisition in the process of digestion.
But no muscle can work always. The
busy heart is in 4 state OF perfect repoSc
for one-third OF lis time The eye can
wink twice in a second, but this could
not bc continued five minutes Tho
hands and feet must have rest, and SO.
with the muscles of the stomach; they
only can rest when there is no work for
them TO do-no food in the stomach 80
digest. Even at five hours interval,
and eating thrice a day, they are Kept
constantly at work from breakfast until
the last meal is disposed of, usually ten
o'clock at night. But multitndes eat,
heartily within an horr of bedtime;
thus, while the other portions Of the
body are ut rest, the stomach is Kept
laboring until almost daylight, and
made TO begin again at breakfast time.
No wonder is il that the stomach is
worn oul--has lost its power of action.
Many girls become dyspepuc beiorc
they are ous of their teens, in consc-
qucnce Of being about the house aud
nibbling at everything they lay th'ir
eyes on, that is good to eat
Year: 1873

He REscUEs YoUNG LADY FROM
THE WHEELS OF TRAIN.-Andrew
Hill, the fagman at the Broad street
crossing of the Morris and Essex Rail
road, will ever be gratefully remember
ed by young lady, who on Saturday
evening was rescued 10y him from immi-
nent death. The young lady, who is
the daughter of a wealthy gentleman
residing in Bloomfield, had been in the
city during the afternoon, and was on
the way to the depot to take the next
train to return home. A train from
New York had just passed, and the
Morristown train down, due at six O.
clock, came laundering down the grade
as the girl approached the crossing. In
her haste to get across she fell directly
in front of the train. The headlight
threw its fearful glare on her PROSTATE
form, and stout men, who had been ac-
customed to witnessing mutilated bodies
of the victims of railroad accidents, too
far off to render assistance in time, sick
ened and shudered at the thought of the
inevitable crushing of the fair girls
beautiful form. The nearest man was
Andrew Hill. He threw away his Ian
tern, dashed between the PROSTATE girl
and the train that was now within twelve
feet of her, seized her in his arms, and
with his strength threw himself back
ward. He fell The din of the wheels
drowned the cry Of the doomed victims,
and the misty outline of the train for a
moment hid them from view. Mr..
Conklin had made a rush to save the
girl, but Hill was nearer to her, and Mr..
Conklin, trembling in every joint, saw
them PROSTATE close by the track, as the
train passed by, the girl held firmly in
Hills arms. After the danger was over
the brave tiagman rose to his feet and
assisted his fair charge, was entirely un-
scratched to reach the depot, where she
took the next train for home. 1t is
stated that the father of the young lady
was inquiling for her rescuer this morn
ing.


The romance is, however, taken out of
this affair by the fact that Hill, though
young and handsome, is maried,-Ner-
ark Courier, NOuember 3.
Year: 1873

DANGER OF BEING RIcu MANS Son.
The following story is said to be
strictly true;


Mr.. p, a wealthy man, retired from
business, was urged by friend to en-
gage in mercantile scheme, from
which large profits were apparent.
you are right, said he, ''as regards the
probable success of the scheme but L
shall not embark in it. have too much
money already"


He was asked to explain, and then re-
marked


.Yes, would not cross the street to
gain thousands. | should be happy if
my income were less. am old, and in
year or two whatever possess will
avail me naught My daughters are
dead, and l have three sons whom |
dearly love. Ny own education had
been neglected my fortune gained by
honest labor and careful economy; l
had no time for study, but | resolved
that my sons should have every advan-
tage. They each received classical
education, and then gave them choice
of profession. The Oldest would be
physician the second chose the law
the third resolved to follow my foot
steps as a merchant. ! was proud OF
my sons, and trusted one day to see
them distinguished, or at least useful to
their tellowmen. | spared no expense
in their training they had never want
ed money for / gave each liberal al
lowance. Never had men tairer oppor-
,unities but look at the result. The
physician had no patients the lawyer
no clients while the merchant-in-
stead of following my examples above
visiting his counting-room :! In vain |
urge them to great diligence. What is
the response? There is no use, father
we shall never want money; we know
you have enough for all" Thus, in
stead of being useful 'and energetic
members of society, my SONS are mere
idlers and men of vain display. Had
they been forced to struggle against diff
ficulties TO gain their professions, and
were they even now dependent upon
their own exertions for support, they
would, in all probability, DO credit TO
themselves and me.
Year: 1873

Almost FRozEs.-Wednesday morning ous Of
The employees at tho Harlan & Hollingsworth
Companys boat yard was almost frozen, on ac-
count OF the intense cold. He was working in
the hold OF one of the vessels, where the cold is
said 10 be more severely felt than at any other
portion of the boat. Another workman happen
ing To pass through the hold, observed this man
sitting down. He spoke To him, but received no
answer, and on examination, found that the man
was benumbed and inscnsible. The unfoFtunale
fellow was taken 10 warm quarters as quickly as
possible, aud the usual restOTatIVes applied but
Il was some time before he could 10 restored TO
his normal condition.
Year: 1873

Our Legislature win pass an act this
session prohibiting steamers from leaving
port for the seal fishery before the 10th
March, and sealing vessels before the 9TH
March. The object is to prevent the des-
truction Of seals when too young, and the
disturbance of the mother seals when bring
ing forth their young. The evidence
furnished lately by some of the sealing
captains to committee Of the Legislative
Council, brought out some remarkable
facts about seals which were not previously
known. 1t appears that the disproportion
OF the sexes among seals is very considera-
bic. Captain Graham gave it as his
opinion, founded on careful personal obsor-
vations as well as that of numerous crews
carried by him to the ice, that the number
of male seals exceeds that of females by
three to one, and that this holds good Of
the old as well as young seals. Captain
White, most intelligent and experienced
sealing master, goes far beyond this, and
declares that among old seals there are
twenty males for every one female, and
that this is true also of young seals. He
states that he has repeatedly tested the
matter, and, after close investigation,
has arrived at this conclusion. Captain
Delaney considers that two males are born
for every female. In case where there
is such difference of opinion, it is difficult
to arrive at the truth, but it is clear the
disproportion Of the sexes is very great.
should be inclined to accept Captain
Whites testimony as nearest the truth.
II it be true, then, that there are twenty
males for each female, it is clear that the
lady seals must be at premium, and we
need not wonder at the fierce combats that
take place among the males in the matri-
monial season. 1t is also evident that old
maids among this interesting family must
be unknown, while there are probably many
who are old bachelors against their will,
more especially as the males practice
polygamy, Notwithstanding the scarcity of
the opposite sex. The claw of battle de-
termines which shall wed; the strongest
win and keep the largest harems. These
are curious facts but we have no right to
criticize the arrangements of nature. In
the struggle, no doubt, the fittest survive.
The mother seals suckle their young, it
seems, very much as the female pig her
offspring, and they have the power of ex-
tending or withdrawing their teats at
pleasure. Much remains yet to be known
regarding seals. 1t is not known as vet at
what age they become reproductive, or
how long they continue so, or to what age
they live. As a rule, they produce but
one young at birth, but one of our cap
tains is OF opinion that one in three of the
females yields twins.
Year: 1873

We are living emphatically in the age
Of profanity, and it seems to us that we
are on the topmost current. One cannot
go through the streets anywhere without
having his ears offended by the vilest of
words and his reverence shocked by the
most profane use Of sacred names. Nor
does it come from the old or middle.aged
alone for it is fact as alarming as il is
true, that the youngest portion Of the COM
munity are the most proficient in the de-
grading habit. Boys have an idea that it
is smart to swear, that it makes them man.
ly; there never was a greater mistake in
the world. Men, even those who swear
themselves are disgasted with profanity in
a young man because they know how Of all
bad habits this clings most closely and
increases with years. II is the most
insidious Of habits growing on one 50 in.
sensibly that almost before he is aware he
becomes an accomplished cursor.
Year: 1873

A HANGING GARDEN or SpoNag.--A
hanging garden Of sponge is one Of the
latest novelties in gardening. Take a
white sponge of large size aud sow il full
of rice, oats or wheat Then place It for
week or ten days in shallow dish and,
as the sponge will absorb the moisture, the
seeds will begin to sprout before many
days. When this has fairly taken place,
the sponge may be supended by means Of
cords from a hook at the top of the win
dow where little sun viii enter. II will
thus become like mass of green and can
be kept wet by merely immersing It in a
bowl Of water---(bm journal.
Year: 1873

Home never ssems more pleasant than
after separation from It Distance from
It only enhances It's value. There is no
swceter word in al our language than
home; All Of life, love and hope arc
bound up in it. However much We NAV
enjoy ourselves elsewhere, our choicest
joys cluster around that spot where our
best-beloved dwell.
Year: 1873

Some enterprising lumber dealers in
Chicago have entered upon an experiment
which promises to have a material effect
in reducing the prices of lumber in tha,
city. Heretofore in shipping lumber from
Michigan to Chicago by the ordinary
means of transportation it has been DEEM
ed necessary to have the timber sawed,
or else hewn down, in order to save
freight charges. But the firm referred
to have adopted a plan Of transportation
which is new in that region, and which
will not only cause an immense saving in
freight charges, but also be economical
in other ways if it proves practicable.


Instead of shipping their lumber by
rail or in small lake craft, they have con-
structed monster raft, made up Of logs in
the rough securely fastened together by
means of bolts aud chains, and so con-
structed that it can be towed across the
lake with as much safety, it is thought.
as RATS are foated down the river of
Pennsylvania and Maine. The first raft
built for lake navigation contains G00,-
900 feet of clear lumber, exclusive OF the
slabs and outer pieces which would have
deem wasted under the old method of
transportation. 1t is made up of sections
consisting of twenty logs each, the raf5
being three sections wide. In front is
cutwater, made of logs Of extraordinary
length coming together in front like the
timbers in vessels bow.


The cutwater equalizes the power of
the tow boat, lessons the resistance of the
water, and will break the force of such
storms as are liable to arise on the Lake.
One tug can thus tow across Lake Miehi-
gan quantity of lumber which it would
require number of vessels or many trains
of railroad cars to move at a cost which
Is trifing compared with existing charges.
Besides this vast amount of waste ma
terial, which it has hitherto cost great
deal of money to get rid of can be utilized
for fuel aud other purposes when sawn
up in Chicago.
Year: 1873

The Man that was Supposed to be
Dead Now In the Knoxville
Pris0n--CIOsing Chapter


Of a Romance.
A Jolly Prisoner -.- Indignation
OF his Relatives Upon his
Being Sent to the Com


mon Jail.
What He Has TO Say Of Himself
Why he Played that Chinese
Game and How He


Failed.
Year: 1873

the agent employed. 1t strengthens at
once the weakness of the lungs and the
whole frame, and being at the same time
the best expectorant known, enables the
consumptive sick to eject the dead and
disased matter accumulated in the lungs
and thereby leaves them full freedom to
avail themselves of the influx of
the new and enriched blood procured
bv the use of the Mandrake Pills
and the Seaweed Tonic The Syrup
blends with the food, and consequently
reaches every part of the body, bracing
the bronchial tubes, removing the soreness
and pain in the chest and sides, and giving
full play to the recuperative energies of
reinyigorated nature.


This method thus adopted is so in har-
mony with the dictates of common sense
that we are tempted to feel surprised at
the late epoch in modern history of physic
at which it has been tried; it has doubt
less been long ago attempted, and simply
reouired the union of the wonderful prop
critics of the Mandrake Pills. the Seaweed
Tonic, and the Pulmonic Syrup practically
to demonstrate its complete efficiency.
And what manner of man is this who
has thus done so much for humanity I?
DR., Schenck, with his health restored, as
we have already observed, is one of the
most energetic of men, His every feature
bears the impress Of a strong, thoughtful
and vigorous mind, rapid to seize upon
and firm in the retention of every new and
valuable idea while at his home in Penn
sylvania his kindness of heart and public
spirit are well known and deservedly ap-
preciated Pecuniary returns do not al
yays follow merit, but in this instance we
rejoice that it is otherwise The great
sales his medicines have obtained have en-
abled hin to build a magnificent business
structure at the corner Of Arch and Sixth
streets, in Philadelphia, six stories high,
and beautifully decorated But, better
still, his energy and ability have given
him the means of purchasing a country
seat. and building home for himself al
most unryaled in the Keystone State.
The remedies we have mentioned must at
some time or other have won their way
from Their own intrinsic merit, but had not
DR.. Schenck adopted a most extended sys-
tenn of advertising he would probably
enough have been still a poor man, and
thousands who are now cured and active


members Of society, would have been


moldering in their graves.


:
Year: 1873

The great cause of 50 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 a sure
remedy for this Clear as erystal no
poison perfectly ssoeet, clean and reliable.
All druggists sell it. See advertisement
Year: 1873

Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil is safe
to use, and does not soil the clothing or
the person, neither does it lose its virtues
by age or exposure. Directions on each
bottle how to cure pain, how to be happy,
how to be handsome. 1T works ike a
charm" Try it,
Year: 1873

The extra pay voted by the last Congress to the
President and the members OF the two houses
amounts to 100000 year. This sum 10 equal to
i've per cent interest on eighteen millions Of dol
lars and thus eighteen millions is the exact aggre-
gate repgesantsd by this rObbary. a5


II the President and Congress had put their
hands into the treasury and stolen eighteen mil
lions Of dollars outright, and there made an end
OF it, the transaction would be precisely equiva-
lent 10 what they have now done They have not
taken eighteen millions in gross, bot they hays
taken tho intereston that Sum. aud left tha mat
ter in such . shape that 1t win be taken every
year to the end OF time unless the thieving law Is
repealed.


What the members of Congress have done is
not merely 10 tilch the bsggaTly sum of 5000
apiece aud what the President has done is not
merely TO fleh his SCI. 900 year for four years
They have done this and they have done more
They have virtually run the nation in debt to the
tune OF eighteen millions. In order that they
might grab their miserable Thousands for them.
seiVsq they haze added this great load to thG
enormous burdens OF the people.


Il not eighteen millions 10 dear price 10 pay
for such Congress aud such q PrssidentP
Year: 1873

Coroner Herman held an inquest, yesterday,
in the Blackwes Island Insane Asylum, from selfin-
hcted injuries subsequently reported by Warden
Beach, in a very indefinite 1t appears from the
testimony that the deceased admitted to the Asylum
about four years ago while suffering from suicidal
mania. After time she discharged, but was re
admitted about year ago. Her malady having as
sumed very violent FORM she placed iunder treat


eut In ward on the second floor OF building known


as the Lodge which set apart for violent patients. In
this ward "A other women suffering from similar
diseases Only two nurses, female attendants, were
employed ia this ward, and they were given
alternate leaves OF absence periodically, when
one would remain duty alone. > On
Jan 9IEiza DUNCAN. the attendant then in charge,
turned om the patient to perform other duties, and
while her vigilance was relaxed, the patient passed
through an open door, opened an entirely unguarded
window and precpated herself TO the ground, sustain
Jury found that there neglect on the part OF the
nurse in leaving the door Open" The jury also recon-


ended that the windows be properly guarded and that
additional help be employed in the wards OF the Lodge


Another remarkably indefinite report received at
the CorOueTs Office, yesterday, In the form OF note
dated Feb 16, from Warden Welles OF the state Em
grant Hospital and Refuge on Wards Island Inc com
iuucaton said Dr. HaeeK, Ply sician OF our Lunatc
Aeyluu requests your attendance TO hold an inquest IN


case OF suicide OF OF his patients which occurred
this m" Neither the OF the patient nor the mode
Of suicide was stated. Coroner Young Will investigate
the case.


Information was received by Coroner Herman yes
terday that Mrs. ROuar co. or Dutchess County an
inmate Of the Blooming gdae Insane Asylum, committed
neck with towel from the iron grating OF tue window
Of her apartment.
Year: 1873

There was street rumor yesterday that the
case of William L. Dodge 81 Co. had been compromised
with the Government by the payment OF S2710oo, the
question Of the firms guilt innocence to remain an
open question United States District Attorney George
Bliss jr. TRIBUNE reporter last evening that
he had positively nmation that the case
had been compromised settled in any manner, and
that furthermore he had sent note to the Custom
house authorities yesterday afternoon requesting them
10 transmit him at the necessary papers in the
case TO enable him make declaration against the
m.
Year: 1873




The QUEENSTOWN AND HARRINGTON Il.
Rim an interview with one OF the officials
Of this important railroad enterprise, we were
assured that the road is already an nndOubted
success. Large capitalists back the project,
and already engineers are ordered to immedi-
ateIy stake ont the route. The iron is ordered
and will delivered within three months. I'M
der the contract which is awarded the road it
Is to be completed aud passenger coaches run
ming by tae 1st Of next July. In July last, at
Lewes, the officers Of this road met the officers
OF the junction & Breakwater road from whom
they received positive assurance of cO-opeTa-
ton, and proposal that the j. & B. would
lease their road to the Baltimore men. The
terms proposed by the latter were to put the
& b. In good repair, and pay the interestOn
Their bonded debt the first year, and the second
year 10 DO The same aud pay one per cent on
the capital stock Of the j. 4 b. road and each
year thereafter TO increase by one per cent


until they reached six per cent, at which rate
they propose to retain the road thereafter


Within very short time there is to be anoth


er meeting OF these corporations, at which
either this or some similar agreement will be
cOnsHmated. This road will run two express
trains daily from Baltimore TO LeWes and has
an agreement with d leading Steamship COM
| pany OF New York that as soon as the road is
complete they will pnt on q daily line Of fast
prOpellers to New York city. They expect
the business Of the road to grow within two
| years to such proportions as to enable them to
frun one steamer for paasengeT1 aud another
freight daily. Let all the people say amen
| Mjlf1rd Net1S,
Year: 1873

lower sides of these are provided with
tubular channels. that serve as ducts to
convey the blood of the victim to the
mouth of the captor. After sucking
the body dry. the carcass is tossed be
Nond the limits of the pit. which is at
once repaired. and made ready for the
approach of the second visitor.
Year: 1873

A few years ago there could not be two fashions; one style of thing was worn and no other. If founces were the mode, every one who had the least pretention to elegance must wear foun- were only made with sleeves of that shape, and any other pattern would have been tabooed as outlandish and odd. It was the same with trimmings, bonnets, and everything else. It is only lately that fashion has enlarged it's orbit, and allowed many styles and modes to be i'll equal favor at one time. At the present moment we have loose jackets, tight polonnaises, and several different shaped mantles; for trimmings, velvet, ribbon, chenille, jet, gimp, and embroidery; bodices with waist bands, with basques, and with sashes; chG- pea,tr in velvet, silk and felt Why should we not have long falling robes like those of Norma, as well as the short scanty skirts of Queen Charlotte's time, to set off the dainty looped-up petticoats of Dolly Warden? do not see why we should not have as many styles as dress-makers like to invent and women to wear. The picturesque appearance of our drawing-rooms and promenades could only be enhanced thereby. All fear of monotony would be thus eluded; a green dress made in one style is not the same as green dress made in an- other. A woman would also have free scope wherein to choose the mode most likely to suit her face and figure, and thus we should arrive at the end and aim of good dressing, which is, of course, to enhance the charm of the wearer, and at the same time to set off the costume to the best advantage.