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Year: 1876

A Buffalo electrician has just perfected
an invention which is intended to obviate
in railroad accidents the disastrous delays
in transmitting news which often result
when telegraph stations are remote from
the scene of the accident. At every second
or third mile-post the ordinary railway
wire is looped down the telegraph pole
into cast-iron box, and there connected
by an ordinary telegraphic plug-switch,
placing the wire ready for instant use. On
each train is carried an instrument so
simple in its construction, as to enable
any one in case of an accident to place it
in the nearest box from the place of de-
tenton, and communicate at once with
the Superintendent's Office. Information
as to the location and nature of the acci-
dent, request for surgeons, in fact any
desired message, may be sent at once and
and answers to the same as promptly re-
ceived. These instruments can be placed
at al bridges and dangerous points on
roads where land slides are frequent, and
by their means watchmen may notify the
head office of any obstruction or accident.
The Superintendent of road may thus
be notified of any accident along lhe line
ten minutes after it has occurred, so that
trains coming from both directions may
be stopped, and life and. property saved
thereby. Railroads may adopt their own
code OF signals to use with the locators.-
american Manufacturer
Year: 1876

A CITY railway car coming down town
yesterday contained five men, young
lady and stout woman with market
basket and stub nose. A voice sudden
ly called out:


Blast my bones, but its blasted hotp'


No one seemed to know just which
passenger spoke, and man rose up and
said:


81 deny that 1 used those awful ex-
pressions."


$50 do l." added another, and pretty
soon all the men had filed denial Then
the young lady rose up and softly said;


hope no one here will for moment
believe that l could make use of such
language"


All had denied it except the woman
with the basket, and all looked at her
She knew she hadn't said anything, and
she saw through the job. Walking TO the
head of the car she dropped her basket,
gave her right shoulder shake and re-
marked:


:" can blast the head of the man who
says said ii was blasted hOtl'


All the men looked across the street at
a new building, and the woman picked
up her basket, sat down and growled:


81 just want TO see one of you fellers
wink or grin oncep'


Five solemn men rode five long blocks
with faces as rigid as Sandusly stone. -
Detroit Free PresS.
Year: 1876

IT stated that the mother of the late
Sultan of Turkey instigated Hassan to
assassinate Avni Pasha, and furnished
him with all the necessary information OF
the Minister'S movements by means of
spies whom she employed for that pui-
pose.
Year: 1876

Ina proclamation issued on the Goth,
President Grant invited the people of the
United States, in addition to the usual
observances, to mark the recurrence of
the Tooth anniversary of our existence as
a Nation by public religious ceremonies
and devout thanksgiving to Almighty
God for the blessings bestowed upon us
during the centenary of our existence,
and humbly to invoke continuance of
His favor and protection"
Year: 1876

Charles Nordhoff, who is a care
ful observer, and whose opportuni-
ties Of observation were much bet
Ter than ours, gives us this picture
and opinion of The business Of wine



81 have now seen the grape
grown in almost every part of
California where wine is made. The
temptation to a new settler in this
State is ALWAYS strong to plant a
vineyard, and | am moved by the
much that i have seen, to repeat
here, publicly, advice | have given
to persons newly coming into the
State: Do not make VINE. | re-
member a wine cellar, cheaply
built, but with substantial and
costly casks, containing "a mean,
thin, fery wine; and on a pleasant
sunny afternoon, around these
casks, a group of tipsy men--hope-
less, irredeemable beasts, with
nothing much to do except to en-
courage each other to another
glass, and wonder at the Eastern
man who would not drink. There
were two OF three Indians stagger-
| ing about the door there was
swearing and filthy talk inside;
there was a pretentious tasting OF
this, that and the other cask by a
parcel of sots, who in their hearts
you'd have preferred forty rod
whisky. And a little way off there
was a house with women and chill
dren in it, who had only to look
out of the door to see this misera.
Ible sight Of husband, father,
friend, visitors and hired mer
spending the afternoon in getting
drunk.


"Being of the Eastern men whC
do not drink even for the stomach
sake, we saw no drunkenness il
the wine cellars, but plenty o
drinking with the usual excitemen
and garulity that accompany socia
wine-bibbing. A man need not be
prophet to tell where such habit
end. We did see, however, at Nap;
City, a branch insane asylum, a yer,
substantial and imposing building
that lacked but two hundred feet o
being a mile in circumference, anC
we were informed that Californi;
had more insane people in proper
tion to its population than any
other State in the Union. They d.
a bigger business in entertaining
lunatics in other parts. Of cours
we are not able to demonstrate tha
! all the insanity is traceable to tht
use Of intoxicating drinks Blu
we know very well that the excite
ments of the intoxicating cup ,ant
of the gambling hells in high anC
low places are congenial, that th'
one helps the other, and both tent


to mental arrangement and con


limed lunacy, Most people of al


iaquiring turn of mind will com


to the conclusion that the fact tina


California produces the most win


and brandy has some connection


with its preponderance of lunatic


and ample accommodation 70
them."
Year: 1876

A STRANGE FREAK. We have a
strange freak, to record this week. viz
a cow taking a dog 10 raise. Recently
a dog-a beagle hound-was discover
ed sucking COW belonging to w. w.
Tschudy, of this town, and Sunday
last he was killed with club whilst
in the act. From the lack of milk
from the cow it is quite evident the
dog had been playing calf for several
months, the dog was well advanced
beyond puppydom, while the COW was
an old stripper and was not pining for
lost calf. 1t seems, however, that
the strongest attachment had grown
up between them, for whom the dog
was killed the COW became enraged
and made at the party who dispatched
him with the utmost fury Smyrna
Times
Year: 1876

This district is composed of four
parishes giving ordinarily a Dem
ocratic majority of nearly four
thousand. In two of the parishes,
Caloasieu and Cameron. there has
never been any Republican organ
ization. And in the coming cam
paign it is estimated that the ma
iority for Tilden and Nichols will
be greater than at any previous
election.


Despite the uniformly orthodox
position of this district on State
and national issues, there seems
to be a baleful influence which
prevents the unity of the people
on any method Of local reform,
and by taking advantage of which
the most consummate corrupter
and disorganizer of the State has
hitherto kept himself in place.
Thomas G. Anderson, by means of
thick-and-thin followers in both
parties-thuugh we will not say
how controlled-has been able
heretofore to not only secure his
own election, but to prevent that
of any man in his own and perhaps
other parishes who dared raise his
voice against the Wholesale plum
dering of himself and ring. To
such a degree has the impression
of this influence increased that at
the recent ratification meeting in
the town of OpeIousas but one of
the speakers had independence
enough to arraign this political
harpy for his fonlng the fair re-
puts of his own home, Our young
friend, Laurent Dupre, is said 10
have appropriately indicated to
the assemblage the spots upon the
garments of outraged Louisiana
doe 10 this man.


But it is foreign to the purpose
to summarize the Unlitness of this
man without taking active steps
Year: 1876

I would respectfully inform those Of
my friends, both here and at a distance,
who have any expectation of getting
thirsty, that I have Just received a most
complete assortment of Pure Liquors
ever imported to Lake Charles, which
am desirous OF selling at wholesale
and retail at prices to justify both seller
and buyer. Ny wines and brandies are
unsurpassed, and my whiskies 1.-THE
Simon pure" Before leaving town be
sure and call around and take parting
farewell. Lager beer, Scotch ale and
porter constantly on hand. ap4n4y
Year: 1876

YcC are made 10 be kind. generous.
and magnanimous. says Horace Mann.
Ifthere Is boy in school who has a
club foot, don't let him know You ever
saw it If there is Il boy with ragged
clothes. don't talk about rags in his
hearing Ii there is lame boy assign
him some part in the play which does
not require much running. If there is
n dull boy, help him to get his lesson.
BE kind and generous to all.
Year: 1876

A man came 10 the Duke Of Welling-
ton with patented article. What
have You to offer" A bullet proof
Jacket, your grace" Put it on" The
Inventor obeyed. The Duke rang a bell
An Aide-de-camp presented himself.
Tell the captain of the guard to order
one of his men to load with ball cart
ridge :" The inventor disappeared forth.
with, and no money was wasted on that
invention.
Year: 1876

In the District Court for the third Judicial District County of Maricopa and Territory of Arizona

 Gordon A. Wilson, Plaintiff against Byron w. Smith, Defendant.

 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to Byron w. Smith the Defendant above named -

 You hereby summoned and required to appear in action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in District Court fur the third Judicial District in and for the County of Marcopa and Territory of Arizona, for the specific performance of an agreement made and entered by and between you and the plaintiff in this action whereby you agreed that upon the payment oi the of twelve hundred dollars by the plaintiff you would make and deliver him good and sufficient deed of conveyance to certain real propery mentioned and described in the psints complaint and to answer the complaint filed with the Clerk of this Court al Ph9nix in said county within sixty days after the first publication oi this summons and copy of your answer on G. H. Opry at Phpnx.

 And you are hereby notified. that if you fail to appear and the complaint above required, the plaintiff will take judgment against you by defaul and apply to the Cour, for the relief demanded in said complaint and costs and d sbursements in this behalf expended.

 Given under my hand and the seal of the said District Court Ph honix this first day of December A. D. 1875.

 J.w. SHOEMAKER declode0 Clerk of the third District Court
Year: 1876

WIFE HAVE HAD BUSINESS WITH THE FOL-

 WV lowing persons and firms sad recommend them e liberal deaers The fact that they publsh to the world and make of the fact that they in business evidence enough to show that they intend o do the fair thing by everybody.
Year: 1876

All the tired young men will now be for
freeing the women. Susan B. Anthony in
her last speech, spoke substantially as fol-
lows: "She thought that when the new dis
pensation were come, a woman could WOO a
man and relieve HIM of the trouble of asking
a certrin question. Then "a woman possessed
of wealth and having beautiful home and
surroundings might be loved by a modest.
poor young man, with too high sense OF
honor to besecch her TO share her poverty, and
she could say, VIII yOug etc, and relieve
him of supeTtluOus entreaty, and give hIm a
good home at the same time
Year: 1876

4 SHocK1Na CASE OF BURNING. Satur.
day about 10 O'Clock a negro child, aged
about eight years, who lived with her mother
In the alley between Third and Fourth and
Main and Cary streets, was 80 badly burned
that her life is despaired Of. Her mother
went away and left her In charge of her in.
FAINT. While she was gone the girl, 1t is
supposed, amused herself by playing In the
fire, and while doing so her clothing caught.
The girl ran out screaming for help, but
before anything could be done all her cloth
ing had been burned of, pealing with 1t the
outer skin, and injured the girl so terribly
that Dr.. Herndop, who was called in, says
it will be next to impossible for her to re.
cover. The doctor states that II was the most
sickenipg sight he ever saw.
Year: 1876

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. 22.-Everything IL sus-
pended in political circles here to await the contest


before Judge White tomorrow, when the injunction
against the Governor will either be confirmed OF
withdrawn, and the case Of the mandamus against
the canvassing board, compelling them to begin
work, will be decided. The judge arrived tonight
and the argument will open at IL o'clock tomorrow
The result can hardly be reached in one day. Ii is
impossible TO discover what course the counsel for
the Governor will take, but il is believed he will
deny the right Of the court to issue injunction
against him. IL is sad on the other hand, that ac-
cepting the Jurisdiction of the court he will go into
an elaborate defense of his right to canvass the ecc
toral vote The city is crowded with strangers, and
every train from the North brings new arrivals
There will doubtless be an appeal from Judge Whites
decision, no matter what that decision may be-
Year: 1876

honestly and fairly executed. No lay, however
wisely framed, will furnish adequate protection
against fraud if those who execute it are
dishonest men, and the worst laws become compare
lively harmless in the hands of officers determined
to protect the rights of all parties. 1t is true that
the record of the present Returning Board is not
such to inspire the greatest confidence in its i'm
partialty, but it should be remembered that crcum-
stances have changed in the last two years. The
lesson taught by the report of the Congressional
Committee of 1875 is one that the board will not
be likely to forget. The entire country looks on
while they perform their duties and they
know from experience that whatever the
Administration at Washington may do, the honest
men of the great Republican party in this country
will not sustain them in any unfair or improper do
csion no matter if it elects Gov Hayes to the Pres
idency. / believe therefore, that the Returning
Board will be far careful than it was in 1874,
and will demand all the evidence which the law re-
quires before voting to throw out the box in any
election precinct. z. L. W.
Year: 1876

HIGH HoNORs OFFERED HIM IN THE TILDEN INTER-


EsT-rHE STATE SURE FOR HAYES AND sTEARNs


WASHINGTON, Nov. GA prominent Republican
citizen of Florida left here for home short time
ago. agreeing TO write to a member of the National
Committee the exact facts as to the situation III that
State. He is coOheaded unenthusastic sort OF per-
son. who never mistakes his hopes for realities The
following, emitting address and signature, is his
last letter, which, it will be seen, fully sustains the
statements in Mr.. Chanders DISPATCHES TO THE
TRIBUNE in respect to the fact that the State has
gone for HAYES and Stearns, and to methods re-
sorted to by the opposition:


TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov IT, 1876.


The routine of getting up the evidence of the frauds Is
way and each train is taking out men TO the sew
era counties TO investigate and get the evidence ready
for use the returns In the Hayes electors are
ahead even over all frauds and everything else st,
there are two or three little counties the canvasSng
board cannot get hold Of The frauds have been very
heavy and some of them entirely senseess There Is no
danger of the honest returns here not being for Hayes
The State ticket will also be elected Little things de-
veop now and then Of which are funny aud some
otherwise Our canvassing board consists OF TWO e-
pubcans and Democrat. Yesterday one OF our men
was approached ia the Tlden interest with the pr0posi-
ton that Tlden would be delighted TO besow high hon
ors and favors on him. 1t did not take. Again, the
prominent Democrats wished an introduction to one OF
the canvassers He declined the honor, upon when
they forced themselves in his presence and forced an IN
PRODUCTION. They then made move through residents
to get the returns canvassed far they were in to
aay public anxiety and informed in reply that the
canvass would be made in compliance with law and that
due notice would be given. These and other appliances
are brought to bear hour to hour. The canvass
will probably be made either the 3d. Attn, or 9th OF De
cember 1t is not fully determined yet just when but
probably OF those days There is evidently feeling
OF depression here among the prominent Democrats who
are bOnoring with their presence They have been
unable 10 point of attack yet that Is vulnerable,
and the determination Of our people depresses
them The confidence of own friends has improved
since arrived here. The presenceof Chandler Thorn
burgh and Barlow has had good effect and the arrival
OF Robertson and Rollins to-day will aid in keeping up
the morale. There half dozen or more Democrats
10 each one Of our friends here. The anxiety OF the
country will remain unsatised long time yet 70 far as
we are concerned II is neither prudent nor hardly pos
she for electors TO be announced here before the
time Ihave given. Hayes and Stearns received hand
some majority at the election, and will by altogether
honorable receive the vote nearly possible
cast.
Year: 1876




ANOTHER LAW WHICH LEAVES THE SUBJECT IN


FURTHER DoUBT-METHoDs OF DECIDING THE


CASE. -


tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEl


ALBANY, Nov. 22.-The puzzle about the pay OF
electors has been additionally muddled by the dis
coyery to-day that Chapter * of the laws of 1875
declares that members of the Legislature shall be
paid $10 per day until the close of the session, and
the residue out of the annual $1,000 shall be paid
at adjournment, which leaves loophole for the
money savers of the State without actually defining
the case for the Constitution provides that S15OO
shall be the salary of members without referring to
the method of payment. solution of the difficulty,
however lies in the fact that no appropriation was
made by the last Legislature for the pay of electors
and that even the expenses of the messengers from
the various counties who bring the returns cannot
be met under any present law by the Controller.
The evil has become SO positive that the next
Legislature will very probably remedy it,
Year: 1876

A report was circulated In this city yesterday that
tho steamship Othcllo of tho Hull line. had gone
ashore In tho Swash Channel the Lower Bay while
homcward bound, ON Saturday afternoon. Yesterday
u HERALD reporter called at pier So and from Super
intendcnt W. A. Wright gained the following iutorma
ton Tho Othc!lo SAILED ut halfpa two Saturday
Tor Hv. under the command OF Captain Bristow.
think she has been ashore at niL She prob
nbly late In crossing the bar At Sandy Hook and
came TO anchor inside the Horse Shoe sooner than
run any risk OF crossing tho bar ut low water cspe-
cally as sho hid n very heavy go on board and
was drawing twenty-five feet inches OF water Al
O'Clock today got despatch stating that the ves-
sol had gone 70 sea- crossing tho bar about noon II
s tho had groun0cd Captain Bristow would have let
know. Tho whole story OF her strandlnx. in my opin-
ION il q canard. y
Year: 1876

A VISION OF SIR HUGH.


Many a man who goes on his way
that nothing can alter his
mode Of life-that he has settled !
down into one special groove, and no
matter what happens he will. still con-
tinue in it's often surprised to: find
what an immense difference it makes
to him when he discovers that one
particular woman is beginning to en-
ter into his calculation. He is safe
from any special disturbance Of mind
so long as he divides his feeling and
among number of wom-
en-; but the moment he has the
slightest penchant for one alone he
may make up his mind that his
peace is lost to him forever until he
either wins her, or gives in with as
much grace as he can to a successful
rival. To fight against a growing
partiality for a woman, always sup
posing it to be- genuine feeling, is,
as rule, impossible. We read oc-
casionally Of heroic young men pluck
ing love out Of their bosoms, and
giving up their cherished dreams,
but they are seldom to be met with
in real life. 'There are certain blue
eyes," sings Walter Savage: Landor,
(which insist on your sighs, and the
readiest to;giye them is Jar the, most
|; WISE" Hgis much better to give in
gracefully at the outset, and not
struggle against the: inevitable. If,
feeling that you are taken captive,
you try to delude yourself that you
are free, the result will be only in
creased misery and discomfort, with
submission as the ultimate result in
the case.


And vet that was exactly what
Philip Gaveston did after the inter
view which has just been described.
He had a strong idea-fostered, no
doubt, by his legal studies-that a
man ought to look at both sides Of
the question; as if lovo could be
discussed with the same coolness as a
disputed point of law. Adeline
Marsden had completely fascinated
him. She had possessed a curious at.
traction for him, even before he knew
her; and now the gray eyes had come,
had seen, and had conquered; and
Philip Gaveston found it in hi.
heart to wish that she had been 8
fisherman's daughter instead of an
heiress who: had the power to give
back to him the estates of his ances-
tors. And yet, with this feeling
strong upon him, there were times
when he told himself he had been
tricked that a few frank words were
as nothing when opposed to what had
been the set purpose Of his lite; and
he was not going to make friend


with the hereditary enemy Of hi


house merely because she was a fasci


mating woman. 1t may be imaglnet
that these conflicting did not max,


him any happier; and he grew mood.


and pre-occupied-so much so, in


deed, that DR.. Vincent, meeting hin


one day, and accurately diagnosing


his case, grimly recommended a 70.


eign tour as the very thing to brinl


him round again. 1t should be sal,


that Philip Gaveston had neve,


scolded the Doctor for his audaciou
Eintroduction of Miss <Marsden; m.
that gentleman formed his opinio
Year: 1876

Senator Morrill, has informed President
Grant that he is not yet prepared to decide
whether or not he could accept the Secre-
taryship of the Treasury, as public tonsid-
erations continue to prevent his reaching a
decision in the present juncture of affairs,
but that he is expected to see his way clear
to q conclusion within the next few days.
Year: 1876




BY Associated Press.


Washington, Oct. 1S.-Gen. Sherman,
who returned to Washington to-day, has
been very busy at the War Department in
attending to routine business that accumu-
lated during his absence; he had consul
tation with Secretary Cameron and was WIS.,
tied by several prominent Republicans from
South Carolina who had also been in confer
ence with the Secretary of War upon the
subject of the existing condition of affairs
of that State.


It does not appear that any representation
concerning the necessity for troops were
made either to the Secretary or to General
Sherman In addition to what has heretofore
been presented for consideration, but an urg-
ent appeal If being made for the stationing
Of the army throughout the State in such
manner as will prevent all possibility
of disturbances of the peace during the cam
paign and the coming election. The opinion
In army circles here is that there are already
q sufficient number of troops stationed in
South Carolina to protect all citizens in their
rights. 1t is probable, however, that the
statements of the delegation from that State
will be considered at the Cabinet meeting
on Tuesday next, at which Attorney-Gen-
eral Taft, who is daily expected here, will
be present. The views of the Government,
at least thus far, have been that every pre-
caution has been taken for the protection OF
voters in the sections ofthe southern States
where responsible representations have
been made that their rights are in danger.