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Year: 1873

TALE OF THE WHITE AND BLAcK.-
Every spotted dog has the end of his
tail white, and every spotted cat the
end of the tail black. Of tho fact there
can be no doubt. I have examined
dogs and cats without number in
France, in England, and in America,
with always the some result. Tho dog
affair is not original with me, but the
cat is. Our former minister to Japan,
Mr.. Harris, first mentioned the fact
concerning the dog in q letter to the
New York Times, published some years
since. I have looked at many paintings
of dogs in the galleries of Paris, and
elsewhere, in regard to this, and found
even there the dogs spotted "in order,
proving to me that the artists had in
variably copied after nature.
Year: 1873

those who suffer most from the COM
mission of crime and the evils of vice
should take part in it's suppression and
punishment.


There is another matter in which we
have been greatly benefited by this
law, and that is the change it has
wrought on election days, and its in
fuence at the polls. Formerly our
elections were scenes of drunken revel
and noise; of fighting aud riot. But
when the woman came to vote, they
were always treated with the attention
and respect everywhere shown to wo-
men in the United States. If there
was crowd around the polls, they al
ways gave way when woman ap-
preached, and were silent and orderly
while she deposited her vote and went
away. If men became intoxicated,
they did not remain there where the
woman would see them. No noisy dis
cussions would arise around the polls,
because invariably, when woman came
up all such conversations, would cease.
The fact has beon that very few people
gathered at the polls; and noise and
fighting, riot and drunkenness have
been entirely unknown there. If men
drank to much, as they sometimes did,
they remained at the drinking-shops,
each political party by itself, and con-
sequently avoided the quarrels and
collisions that so often occur, while the
people went to the polls and voted as
quietly as they so to church. This of
itself has been gain in our communi-
ty of no small amount.


At first there was quite number OF
women who refused to vote, but at
every election that number has grown
less, until now very few, if any, fail to
exercise the privilege. Many refuse to
vote as their husbands do, but I have
not heard of any domestic discord or
trouble growing out of such course.


In conclusion wish to say, as broad
ly and as unqualifedly as can express
it, that while I have seen great many
advantages and much public good grow
out of this change in our laws, I have
seen none of the evils or disadvantages
so generally apprehended and so warm
ly denounced by the opponents of the
measure. Very respectively,


j. w. k1NGMAN,


Asst. Justice U. S. Sup. Court Ws. T.
Year: 1873

SERVING AT TABLE.-The habit that
obtains in many families of heaping"
food, and giving little, and sometimes
considerable more than is asked for,
has nothing to be said in its favor, and
a great deal against it. Unless one has
strong, firm appetite, that only an
earthquake OF tempest could effect, a
large quantity of food is appalling. 1t
is much pleasanter to send ones plate
and have it replenished, than to be
obliged to leave food upon the plate.
In order to clear the plate one is prone
to over eat, from an idea of "saving"
the food. Economy does not signify q
lack of plentifulness or stinginess.
It means sufficient for each and all, and
nothing wasted; and when food is served
in over-abundance, waste must be the
result, unless, indeed, the surplus is
gathered together again, the simple
idea of which is disgusting. Moreover,
it is comfort to get just what one asks
for; half cup of tea," that much
and no more.-Househoid.
Year: 1873

vented the application of machinery to
many purposes will be overcome, and
the steam carriages for common roads
made practical. A great saving in fuel,
as we'll as weight is also secured by
the invention of young Crouch. The
engine and boiler are combined, and
an engine of forty-horse power will
not take up space of six feel square.
Year: 1873

SOLAR HEAT AS Tool. During
the recent building of a bridge in Hol-
land one of the traverses, 4G5 feet long,
was misplaced on the supports. 1t was
an inch out of line, and the problem
was how to move it. Experiment proved
proved that the iron work expanded a
small fraction of an inch for every de-
gree of heat itreceived. 1t was noticed
that the day and night temperature
differed by about 25 degrees, and it was
thought that this might be made to
move the bridge. In the morning the
end out of place was bolted down Sc
curely, and the other end left free. In
the heat of the sun the iron expanded,
and toward night the free end was
bolted down, and the opposite end
was loosened. The contraction then
dragged the whole thing the other
way. For two days the experiment was
repeated, till the desired place was
reached.
Year: 1873

With q truth it may be


said that a more evenly bal


anced cast was never pre-
sented. There was not a
daw from the beginning to
the end. The stage settings
surpassed the triulnphs Of the
scenic art at this theatre
which won the homage ofthe
town last season. Mail.
Year: 1873

Dnrng the representation OF the drama Mr; FRANK
FRAYNE will perform marvel unparalleled. that OF
shooting an Apple from the Head OF Lady in full view
audience with his back turned to the OBJECT
rifle his shoulder and looking In an opposite drec
tion- This is q genuine shot


SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY AND INCIDENTS.


Scene 1.-The village Home The Wedding Morn.
Shakes and shvers Joes Opinion Of Good Old Bourbon
The Tempter and His Victim. Pure Cold Water Shakes
Unsteady shivers IN DESPAIR. The Triumph Of Vice.
Scene H.-Queen Morpheus


'You have beheld the first stage OF drunkards life;


In dreamland now I'll rack his brain,


Then TO scene Of truth and beauty bring him back


again.


Scene Iu.-The Dream Of Fate. The Home OF the
Drunkard. The Wretched Wife and Her Starving Child,
The Besotied Husband and His 1empter The Wedding
Ring be Pledged Tor Rum. Tom Stokes and Lucy. The
Double Murder.


scene Iy.-shakes and shivers, Temperance Lecture
in Chapter. Shakes with the Shvers. Joe's Prom
Use. Poison. Note-During this Mr.. j. Frank
Frayne will execute the marvellous feat Of shooting
apple the head OF Miss Clara Butler with his back
towards her and looking in opposite direction.


Scene y-The Cell OF the Condemned Murderer See
What Rum Has Brought Him to- Wife, Child and Friends
Have all Fallen Sacrifice to His Fatal Appetite. A
Dying Mans Last Request Awaking. The Wedding
and Happiness Health and Prosperity will Always
Spring from the Use OF Sparkling Cold Wafer.


This Drama is he best WI have
Year: 1873

1t is q model Of symmetry
In form and a mingled
strength and delicacy In
style. Portions OF its dialogue
are as tender and graceful
Us anything in the writings
of Robertson Tribune.
Year: 1873

have cenpleted the grading for a spur track connecting with the main line of fhe Shepang Railroad, and running to the nearest point at the foot of the hill On

 which the sluarries are located. convenient

 for loading the cars and for perfecting

 the proper station facilities to perform

 the immense business which can at once

 be lnstitated and permanently earned on.

 It only remains for the Railroad company

 under full appreciation of the opportu-

 nity to act in concert with the projectors

 of this new enterprise, by providing the

 required additional transportation equip

 ment, and conceding such liberal terms as

 will enable the parties conjointly to ere ate successful traffic enlarged and made permanent to such an extent as will en- sure the anticipated profitable returns to all concerned. sI

 The limits of an ordinary newspaper article will hardly permit one to do justice to the various other matters bearing upon the question whether the Sepaug railroad will be likely to prove paying investment or not, especially as so much room has been occupied in treat ing of single branch of the subject to the exclusion of other very promising fea- tnres. Most of the anticipated sources for freight business have been alluded to. If not described; but the fine promise for healthy growth in the passenger traf- fic of the road must be passed over with the bare remark that while the connec- tion between the two branches of business is fully recognized, and the development of the resources for local freight to any great extent presupposes an increase of podulation tributary to the road, this line enjoys wealth of local attraction in natural scenery, which from it's vicinity and convenience of access to New York must draw from that great reservoir of pleas ure and rest seekers, for five months at least in the year, such numbers as are limited only by the enterprise of the peo- pie along the line in providing suitable quarters, or of the railroad company in furnishing attractive cars to render the transit agreeable. In conclusion I would urge that the lapse of time in any event will surely render this Shepaug Railroad q fine paying investment to all who pre- serve moneyed interest in the property, but that an intelligent fostering of the va. rious local interests which affect either the passenger or freight traffic of the road and judicious cultivation of the natural resources the valley, will. very natural ly hasten the time when so desirable a result will be fully accomplished.
Year: 1873

In England certain. classes of civil Of- fcers were not allowed to vote. But in this country nothing could be so unwise as to stigmatize by disfranchisement any agent of the government. On the other hand, nothing can be more unjust than to give them greater political power than the the present system does; and until the system is changed the injustice will con- tinue. The law punishes a. citizen who buys a vote with money. Let the appoint ing power promptly punish the officer who buys or attempts to buy votes with the pfomise of place, or who coerces place. holders by the fear of removal. H0Tper's

 Weekly .s '4+
Year: 1873

very glad, gentlemen, to see that you
are SO attentive to my wishes, and as
there is some danger of your SpittoonS
being broken or lost. between rccita-
tions. yOu may carry them to your
rooms at such times. bringing them with
you when You come 10 recite again.
1t is needless to remark that members
of the class saw that the point of their
Joke was most decidedly in favor of
him of the SpectacleS and lore.
Year: 1873

A HINT FOR YOUNG MEN.-Not long
ago a Young man of this city had most
favorable opportunity to enter Il huSi-
ness house in this State. at a large in
crease over his present salary. with Il
prospect of soon getting ii place in the
firm. His recommendations were first
class. and the officers of the institution
were decidedly pleased with his appear
ance. They. however. made him no
proposals. nor did they state their favor
able impressions. A gentleman of this
city was requested to ascertain where
the young man spent his evenings. and
what class of men were his associates.
1t was found that he spent several
nights of the week in billiard room on
Maine street. and Sunday afternoon
drove a hired span into the country with
three other Young bloods. He is Won
dcring why he didn't hear from the
house concerning that coveted position,
-Springfcld Union.
Year: 1873

So he stepped up passage close at
hand, and stayed there, hoping he
would not be noticed In a few min
utes his children passed by-Arthur,
and Willie. and Polly. and Susie-all
so well wrapped up. and SO chatty and
merry, that he thought surely they
must be out on some happy errand.
Before we follow after them with the
father, we will learn what took place
before they started out.
Year: 1873

Successful results have attended
the use of "dualin" as an explosive
agent at the gorge that has form
ed at White River Junction, VT, sit
uated at the junction of White River
with the Connecticut river. When
the freshet of January II occurred it
carried the ice out ofthe White river
into the Connecticut, forming adam
about a mile below the junction,
threatening, should it remain there
and be reinforced by more ice with
the spring freshets, the safety of five
long and costly bridges near by. In
this emergency it was determined to
use ''dualin" in the effort to remove
the dam and clean the rivers. Since
Monday last men have been engaged
| in the work Of exploding the collect
ed ice, and no doubts is now enter
tanned that in a few days the chan
nels of the rivers will be open, and
the broken ice will go drifting down
to the sea. The immense power of
"dualin' is developed when the sub
stance is confined; otherwise it is
comparatively harmless. 1t some
what resembles sswdust, and the
cartridges are shaped like Roman
candles. In the present instance
they are fired either by battery and
wire or fuse and caps, and at each
discharge large masses OF ice float
down stream. A perceptible fall in
the water at the dam at White River
iVillsge is noted.
Year: 1873

Ofall the extraordinary marriages
the one performed near Mercer, Pa,
a few days since, heads the list. A
young couple who we're out buggy
riding were suddenly taken with a
desire for matrimony, and having
met the eccentric squire of the town,
who was accustomed to marry peo-
pie on the street corner in broad
daylight, and under ali sorts Of odd
circumstances, started for his Office.
On the way they were, overtaken by
heavy shower, and took refuge under
a canal bridge. The rain continued
with no indications of a very speedy
termination, and the Squire, who
faVors the principle of improving
spare moments, suggested that the
ceremony be performed then and
there. The anxious couple blush
ingly consented, and the knot was
made as fast as could have been done
in drawing room or a church.
Year: 1873

(As related by Simon Wheeler, Esq, of An


gels camp, Calveras County, Cal, on being


asked for information concerning a certain


Rev. Leonidas w. Smith.)


There was fellow here once by
the name of Jim Smiley, in the win.
ter of '49-or maybe it was the sum
mer of '50-I don't recollect exactly
somehow though, what makes me
think it was one or the oth9r is be-
cause 1 remember the big 1ume
wasn't finished when he first came
to the camp; but, anyway, he was
curiousest man about always betting
on anything that turned up you ever
see, if he could get anybody to bet
on the other side; and if he could't
he'd change sides. Any way that
suited the other man would suit him
any way, just so he'd got bet, he
was satisfied. But still he was lucky,
uncommon lucky; he almost always
came out winner. He was always
ready and waiting for a chance;
there couldn't be no solitary thing
mentioned but that feller'd offer to
bet on it, and take any side you
please, as 1 was just telling you. If
there was a horse race you'd find
him flush or you'd find him busted
at the end of it; if there was dog
fight he'd bet on it; if there was a
chicken fight he'd bet on it; why, if
there was two birds sitting on
fence, he'd bet you which one would
fly first; or if there was a camp
meeting, he'd be there reg'lar, to bet
on Parson Walker, which he judged
to be the best exh orter about here
and so he was too-and good man.
If he even saw d straddle-bug start
to go anywhere, he would bet you
how long it would take him to get
wherever he was going to, and if you
took him up he would follow that
straddle-bug to Mexico but what he
found whereabout he was on the
road. Lots Of the boys here has seen
that Smiley, and can tell you all
about him. Why, it never made no
difference to him-he would bet on
anything-the dangdest feller. Par
son Walkers wife laid very sick
once, for a while, and it seemed as
if they warn't a going to save her.
But one morning ne came in, and
Smiley asked how she was, and he
said she was considerably better
thank the Lord for his infinite mer-
cy-and coming on so smart that,
with the blessing of Providence,
she'd get well yet; and Smiley, be
fore he thought says, "Well I'll risk
two and a half that she don't any
way"


That yer Smiley had a mare-the
boys called her the fifteen minute
nag, but that was only in fun, you
know, because of course she was
faster than that-and he used to win
money on that horse for all she was
so slow, and always had the asthma,
or the distemper, or the consump-
ton, or something of that kind.
They used TO give her two or three
hundred yards start, and then pass
her under way; but always at the fag
end of the race she'd get excited
and desperate like, and come cavort-
ing and straddling up, and scattering
her legs around Timber, sometimes
in the air and sometimes 10 one side
among the fences, and kicking up
more dust and raising more
racket with her coughing and sneez-
ing and blowing her nOse-and al
ways fetch up at the stand just about
Year: 1873

Frost.


The following we clip from the re-
port of the recent meeting of the
Michigan fruit growers at Battle
Creek:


In view ofthe fact that thousands
of fruit trees, especially the peach,
have been injured by the severe cold
of the present winter, and that many
have been killed outright, it will be
seen that anything that might indi-
cate q practicable relief from the
loss that will fall upon this branch
of industry will be hailed with sat
isfaction. On this subject, which
was next up by the Society, the
views of Mr.. Hartford, Of Indiana,
were called out. He said that in
the cold winter of 1856, he had an
orchard of thirty young trees absO-
lutely killed to the snow line, and Of
course a total loss as far as appear
ance indicated or experience could
suggest. Knowing, however, that
the trees had been vigorous and,
that their roots must possess con
siderable power of reproduction, he
proceeded to cut OFF the entire top Of
every tree that had been killed, and
left nothing, but unsightly stumps
throughout the orchard. The
spring came on; advanced some
what; he watched his stumps with
anxiety; found that numerous buds
started out from these stubs, put
forth their shoots and made a re-
markable growth, and in two years
he had as good and healthy an or
chard ss that which had beeen cut
off by the frost. Since that time he
had frequently occasion to treat
other trees in a similar manner,
sometimes cutting of injured
branches only, and had almost uni
formly had good results. But it is
necessary to cut off the injured
branches of frozen tops as early as
possible after the snow is gone and
always before the sap has begun to
ascend the tree.


Other gentlemen expressed their
opinions upon this very important
point. To the argument that this
practice would cut OFF the present
seasons product was answered that
in orchards whose trees are badly IL
jured the crop of this year is out of
the question; of them the orchard
may be saved by timely applica-
ton of the surgical knife, and in
two or three years be in as good a
condition as before frozen. A true
economy cannot fail to indicate the
to be pursued.
Year: 1873

Tie reported suspension Of Jay Cooke & Co.,
will be a serious shock to the financial world but
the country will be just as rich tomorrow morn
ing, as it was this morning, and there ought to
be no panic over the matter.
Year: 1873

As copies of the report were handed both pa
pers with permission to print it at once, and as
each paper knew the other had it, there need be
no further reply made to the false assertion of
f. T. That it did not print the report on the
same day as ourselves was 80 lely because it
best suited its own convenience.
Year: 1873

WASHINGTON, September s-The follow.
lowing special order was issued from the
internal revenue bureau to-day:


Collectors are instructed to see that each
deputy collector in charge of division is
furnished with book containing a record.
made up from the Office alphabetical LIST, of
the names of all persons in his division
who have paid special taxes for @his
nscal year, including those who had
paid such taxes to the collector or to
any Of his deputies, and each deputy
should be required to keep the record in
his book so complete that it can be depended
upon as guide in determining what per-
sons in his division have paid such taxes.
acquisitions for boeks Of alphabetical lists
Of the special tax should only include a
sufficient number to supply the home office
and such deputies as are in charge of
divisions.


The commissioner of internal revenue de-
cides that regular liquor or tobacco dealers
holding a special stamp such may close
their ordinary place Of business for the
time being and on the registry of the facts
with the collector of their district may do
business under said stamp at one stand in
the fair grounds situated in said district
without tie payment of additional tax, but
before opening again their regular place of
business shey should make new registry
with the collector Of the district.
Year: 1873

The first death of yellow fever in Calves
ton was that of Mr.. Hargraves, book
keeper in the house of Stone & Wilmerding
He had come from Vera Cruz about year
preyious, where he had had and recovered
from the fever.
Year: 1873




A rumor was current yesterday morning
that Gov Dix had commued Fosters sentence but the
report was kept Of the Of the condemned man
All doubts and speculation on the subject were removed
later in the day by answer from the Governor 10
dispatch sent by the Sheriff DO you propose to send
me any communication in reference TO the case OF Fos-
teri As time presses please answer" The reply to this
was brief: "I have communication to make" The
intelligence that this last resort had been OF no avail
was communicated to Foster by the Sheriff himself at
$3.50 D. He received IL in silence and with remarkable
fortitude. Not a muscle OF his faco duyered,
nor did he in any way show the least emotion OF fear or
despair He TO be resigned TO his fate, and IL Is
said sleeps we'll The friends and relatives OF the con-
demRed man were sanguine that the last appeal would
not be disroearded by the Governor and the news OF
his refusal To grant respite threw chill upon all their
hopes Thurlow Weed has been in Albany interceding
with the Governor and the exerons OF exJudge John
X Porter have been unceasng. These efforts nave
seemed TO afford less hope, however to Foster than to
his friends.


Foster partook Of slight breakfast yesterday, after
which the morning newspapers were given TO him. Inc
Rev. Dr. Tying his spiritual adviser, called and remained
with him some time, praying with him and reading the
scriptures Fosters wife scarcely left his side during
the day. Visits also made to tho cell by seVerai
members OF his family, including his father uncle ana
brother No visitors except the family OF tho condemned
man will be allowed to enter the Tomb5 until after the
execution, and the gloomy pilSOh "e"IS ah u'"''''
somber and dismal aspect.


Under Sheriff Joel o. Stevens has issued the usual In
vtaons witness the execution to the different news
papers OF city and to the Judges Sheriff Brennans
office besieged with applications for admission To the
Tombs Friday, but he is faithfully needing Fosters
last request that few persons as possible may be ad
mtted. The gaows will be erected in the prisonyard
to day. and the final preparations made. The Governor
announced yesterday in response to inquiries at Al
bany that ho Of reason for interfering with the
execution.
Year: 1873

The kidneys are sometimes the cause of
much suffering. Battle over the kidneys
with Rennes Magic Oil, and see how
quickly the pain in the small of back is
cured. A few drops in water, taken in
ternaIy. also helps wonderfully 1t is safe
and delicious to use
Year: 1873

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