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Year: 1873

The Altoona Tribune tells this story:
"A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Rutbnrg, Fourth avenue, this city,
thirteen days ago, which was probably
the most diminutive specimen of perfect
humanity ever ushered alive into this
world. At its birth it weighed only one
pound, and this weight was not increased
and eleven inches represented its length.
common tea cup was large enough to
entirely cover its head and reach down TO
its shoulders, while its arms aud legs we've
of the dimensions OF ore's little finger.
These general proportions will give some
faint idea of the smallness of the infant.
which was perfectly formed in its every
member, though its face looked like the
face of an aged person. This little waif
lived till yesterday morning, meanwhile
partaking of sustenance up tiff within
three days of its death. 1t was buried
last evening. The coffin measured fifteen
inches in length, aud was four inches
across. The father is machinst in the
employ of the p. r r. Company, and is
an estlmiable citizen. The mother, if is
may be added, on another occasion gave
birth 10 child which weighed only three
pounds, while two others of her children
are hale, hearty, and give fair promise of
living long,"
Year: 1873

Several parties in this city, says the
Reading Eagle, have discovered symp.
toms of new disease among their horses,
which may prove as disastrous as did the
epizootic of last year. Horses are un-
able to eat are restless, impatient and
feverish. They are troubled with an ap-
parent tickling sensation in the throat,
and do not eat their customary quantities
of food AS yet there is no apparent
trouble resulting from it, as the horses
perform their work as usual, notwith-
standing the fact that some or them have
not been eating much Of anything for
several days. Experienced horsemeu
pronounce it a relic of the disease of last
year.
Year: 1873

A West Chester merchant set a steel
trap IN the cellar to catch rats, and the
next morning it was missing. A few days
thereafter boy saw strange cat enter
the cellar carrying piece of meat in her
mouth. She went behing a lot of empty
barrels, and presently returned without
the meat. The barrels were removed,
and there was cat eating the meat, with
one leg fast in the missing steel trap
Year: 1873

Before justice of the Peace, in Chi
cago, for the first time in the State of II.
linois female lawyer conducted a suit
and won it besides. The case was
brought by a washerwoman against
butcher who refused to evacuate premises
belonging to her and for which he would
pay no rent.
Year: 1873

If we are to follow the rule of dedu-
cling Hercules from the foot, how tall must
be the Aroostook lad for whom in Ban
gor, Me-, there has just been made pair
of shoes 13! inches long by Al inches
broad I This juvenile giant is l9 years
old, and still he is growing, to be, doubt
less, the delight Of many circus and the
great attraction OF many a museum.
Year: 1873

A lawyer at Hollidaysburg gets mad
aud uses secular language whenever you
mention that little incident, of him at
tending shop" and being in the enjoy.
ment Of schottish, in which himself aud
the belle of the evening were partners,
when his suspenders gave way, letting
his pants slip to the floor much to the as
tonishment of himself aud the company.
Year: 1873

The Connecticut school report shows
that in that State, as we'll as in Massu-
chusetts, ten per cent. of the children
never see the inside of school house.
and tha. the average attendance does not
embrace much more than half the child
rem in the State.
Year: 1873

Local option is working wonders in
some counties. In Tidioute it has raised
the price of crackers to ten cents apiece,
and the dealer has such large profit on
them that he throws a glass of whskey
into the bargain. Notwithstanding this
exorbtant price some Tidioutians live on
nothing but crackers
Year: 1873

Two warm hearted young ladies in New
Haven got up subscription for an old
woman who broke her leg. When the
sum reached s25 they divided the spoils
aud purchased new bonnet apiece, of
the very latest style. They said a wo-
man with broken leg wouldn't be able
to wear bonnet much this summer any,
how
Year: 1873

The victory of the Democrats in Maryland will
carry Joy to many an absent heart that still cher
ishes a fondness for the patriotic old Common
wealth that has so manfnlly breasted and beaten
off the destructive attacks of northern envy, jsal-
ousy and Ianatieism. The design OF Radicailsm was
evidently to destroy financially and intellectually
all the whites south Of Mason & DixOn's line
This has now been defeated, or al least deferred
in Maryland tor several years, and it is hoped by
that time that the mad aud savage passions OF the
war will have passed away, and before another
election the south will once more be looked upon
as q part of our own country, entitled TO iAiI
opportunity TO continue in the race of civilization
without being reduced to = condition far worse
than that in which Ireland has been held for more
than century. The Democrats OF Maryland have
cause TO rejoice. Delaware's turn comes next She
must not he allowed TO go under the heel OF the
negro. Looking at Virginia aud Maryland We
cannot belevc our TO he so dead TO all that i
valuable as to permit Ra0icalism to dim our " Dia
Tnond"
Year: 1873

The elections just held show that the people
msAn to Consgn the salary grabbers, politically, to
the tomb Of the CapuletA" Thsir scOrn Of sueh
public men as would heap the taxes on the poor,
that they might live in luxurious spendor at such
time THE is just beginning to manifest ITSELF
The feeling will grow and spread until 1t will
reach every man involved in it, and Grant, the
prime mover, will be assigned TO everlasting pri-
yacy.
Year: 1873

Proper regard for the health of the


children intrusted to US requires US to


pay some attention to the develop


ment of their lungs, for whea wehave


taken care of helungs We have taken


care of the whole body generally.


Horace Greeley wrote with his desk


on level with his chin in order TO


protect his lungs; many school-ehia-


dren spend much time with their


desks and chins in the same position


in regard to each other; but it is
gained unfortunately by curving the
spine and COMPRISING the lungs
Children will bend at their desks;


why then shall we not counteract the
evil effects by proper vocal exercises?
Frequently the programme of the
primary school is so arranged that the
half-hOur before-the reading is spent
in preparing some exercises on the
slate; and on calling the reading
class the intelligent teacher feels the
necessity of doing something to
quicken the flow of blood, which
has become sluggish from inaction
and cramped position.


Any physical exercise adapted to
the expansion of the chest and the
freedom and force of the circulation
will ferve to impart energy and glow
to the muscular apparatus of the
voice and clearness to its sound. We
suggest the following exercises: l.
Let the teacher give the signal for her
pupils to rise; then direct them to
initiate her as she stands before the m
N q huf
weight of the body resting on the left
foot, and the right little in advance;
the head vertical; the shoulders
thrown backward and downward;
the arms akimbo; the hands on the /
hips with the fingers in front. Hav-
ing carefully observed that each child /
has the proper position, require all to
draw in and give out the breath fully |
and slowly about dozen times in
succession. The teacher should !
breathe also, and keep the time by an
upward and downward motion of the
hand. 2. Draw in full breath and
send it forth in prolonged sound of
the letter h. Inhale as much air as
possible. In exhaling retain as much
as possible, and still sustain the sound,
thus prolonging it. 3. Draw in full
supply of breath and emit it with
lively expulsive force in the sound of
the letter h but little prolonged-in
the style of a slight cough. A. Inhale
as before, and emit the breath with a
sudden and violent explosion-in the
style of a forcible cough.


Invariably inhale through the nos
trils. The teachers own judgment
must decide the number of times to
repeat each exercise.
Three or four times will be sufficient
for the first few days; care must be
taken not to iDjure the delicate or
gans at first.


If the teacher has conducted the
exercises with proper enthusiasm, the
have now quickened pulses,
bright eyes, and glowing cheeks, and
are ready to open the reading books.
Home and School.
Year: 1873

Society Is full of failures that need
never have been made; full of men
who have never succeeded, when they
might have and should have succeed
ed full of women whv, in the first
half of their days, did nothing but
perpetuate their follies and weakness.
The world is full, say, of such peo-
pie, full of men in every trade and
profession, who do not amount to
anything, and of girls and women
without any trade or profession, who
have no desire TO amount to any,
thing; and / do not speak irreverent-
ly, and / trust not without due char
ity, without making due allowance
to the inevitable i'm life, when / Isay
that God and thoughtful men are
worthy of their presence. Every
boy ought to improve on his father;
every girl grow into nobler, gentler,
more self-denying womanhood than
the mother. No reproduction of for
mer type will give the world the per-
feet type. l know not where the
millennium is, as measured by distance
of time, but I do know, and so do
you all, that it is a great way off as
measured by human growth and ex-
pansion. We have no such men and
women yet-no age has ever had
a1y-as shall stand on earth in that
age ofpeace that will not come until
men are worthy of it.-ReU. W. III.
NstTrdg.
Year: 1873

1t has been wisely said that an
ounce of enterprise is worth ton Of
natural advantages. We have en-
deavored to point out the natural ad-
vantages of Clarksville as center of
trade and industry; and have shown,
in previous numbers of this paper,
that we are surrounded with stores
of mineral wealth, and with abund-
ance of other resources, which, if
properly used, must inevitably con-
duce to the prosperity of this city.
Last week We published an article on
the health status of this place, from
the pen of one of our most eminent
physicians, which demonstrates very
clearly the great healthfulness of this
section, and consequently its desira-
bleness as a part of the country in
which to make ones home and to do
business. Thus from every stand
point we have tried to show that, so
far as our natural advantages are
concerned, We are greatly blessed.
But this is not enough; all these ad-
vantages are only so many trusts
committed to our care. We may
neglect or abuse them, and, for doing
so, suffer the penalty. Something
more than natural advantages is
necessary to make our city and the
surrounding country prosperous.


In the first place, we need more
enterprise; greater disposition to
bravely meet the trifling obstacles
and difficulties in our onward course
and to overcome them with patient,
well directed energy and labor. This
want supplied, and our natural ad-
vantages become valuable; but so
long as enterprise Is lacking, the ad-
vantages with which nature has so
bountifully blessed us, are worthless.
Indeed it is better for a people not to
be favored with SO many natural re-
sources, if they are not true enough
to themselves to make right use oi
them. 1t is better not to have one
taient eveii, than to wrap it up in O
napkin. But where five or ten tai
ents have been committed to the care
and keeping of people, and all have
been neglected, the case becomes de-
plorable. For man is as MUCH re-
sponsible to his Maker for proper
use of these natural advantages, al
for any other favors which are con
ferred upon him.


But energy and enterprise are no
the only things wanted here. W.
need more harmony of thought ant
action, determination to lay asid'
all personal and merely selfish consid


erations, and make aunited effort 70


the common good of the whole com
Year: 1873

The dark pathway of the nation


through the wilderness of wrong and


corruption, since the war, is about to


lead US once more "by the still


waters" The light begins to break


in upon us. There is proverb that


"the devil loves to fish in muddy wa


ters." The war stirred up the mud
sufficiently to hide a great deal of


villainy; and, even after the close of
the war, there was enough of excite


ment to draw the attention of the
people from what was being done to
their hurt. Now, however, we have
gotten so far away from the smoke
and noise of the war, that the people
begin to see things in their true shape.
The blind confidence, which the
northern people had in their leaders,
is lessening with each revelation of
the abuse of that too confding trust.
Those who robbed the country while
protesting the most earnest devotion
to the cause of liberty, stand now
before the world as the guilty crea-
lures which their crimes and hypoc-
risy have made them. 1t will be
difficult for dishonest politicians to
cover their tracks hereafter by stir
ring up sectional hate and strife, if
the people will only profit by the les
son which they have learned at so
much cost to themselves. The burnt
child breads the fire. And if the rob-
berries, which have been perpetrated
upon the national treasury, are not
by an outraged people,
then the cause of free government is
hopeless. A vice president, several
senators and representatives, and
many high officials convicted, by the
clearest testimony, of violating the
trust committed to their keeping,
surely ought to cause a nation to be-
gin the work of purifying the gov
ernment.
Year: 1873

BLACK SNow.-Th Keokuk Iowa
Constitution Of the 18th says: On
last Tuesday afternoon commenced


the great snow storm Of the Winter,
and the greatest storm Of the West
for many years. It continued until
Wednesday afternoon then set IN o
furious wind, which took the snow
from the hills and piled 1t up In the
valleys. On Thursday morning the in-
habitants OF the northern portion OF
this State, when they awoke, were
not little surprised at seeing the
earth covered with black instead Of
a white garment, as it was on the
night before. This strange and un-
natural phenomenon is accounted for
on the supposition that after the wind
had swept the snow off the hills then
the dry earth was taken up and scat
tered over the face of the snow, CIV
ing it this peculiar coloring. This
would be satisfactory explanation IL
this unusual appearance had been con-
fined 10 localities, but accounts say it
was general"
Year: 1873

SOME one has written beautifully
to the boys ie the following manner.
Here is a whole sermon in a few sem
tences: "Of all the love affairs in
the world, none .eas surpass the true
love of a big boy fas Ass mother. 1t
is pure and noble, honorable in the
highest degree to both. i do not
mean merely a dutiful affee tep. 1
means a love which make a boy gal
liant and courteous to his mother,
saying to everybody plainly that he
is fairly in love with her. Next to
the love of her husband, nothing so
crowns a woman's life with honor as
this second love, .his devotion of q
soR TO her. And / never yet knew q
boy to 'turn out bad who began by
falling i'm love with his mother. Any
man may fall in love with fresh
faced girl, and the man who is gal
liant with the girl may cruelty neglect
the worn and weary wife. But the
boy who is s lover to his mother in
her middle age is q true knight, who
will love his wife as much in the sere-
leaved autumn as lle did in the daisi-
ed spring-time."
Year: 1873

THE HEIGHT OF IMPUDENCE.-A
Paris correspondent relates a story
which may be taken as an illustration
of sublime impudence. He says that
a gentleman walking with his little
boy on the banks of the river, the
child slipped over the bank into the
water, and would certainly have been
drowned, but for the courage of man
who was fishing, who jumped in and
saved the boy. The father thanked
him cordially, but asked him if he
would add to the obligation, as he was
already wet through, by swimming out
for his sons cap!
Year: 1873

munity. Young men must cease to
call old men "old fogies;;" and old
men must encourage rather
than discourage the ardor and enthu-
siastic enterprise of young men. 1t
is the design of nature that the wis
dom and experience of the aged
should be combined with the energy
and enthusiasm of the young. The
two elements of successful enterprise
can very well be united and work to-
gether in harmony. Energy, enter
prise and harmonious action are our
chief wants.
Year: 1873

"Deaf as fish" may hereafter be
used, instead of ''deaf as an adder"
by those who regard the latter COM
parison as hackneyed. Seth Green,
who is largely engaged in piscieul-
ture under the aupices of the StateOf
New York, says that fish cannot
hear, but are very sensitive through
the sense Of feeling to any conclusion
in the water about them.
Year: 1873

Before election "a young lady agreed
to kiss the editor of the Volga VAL
ley (Iowa) Times once a month for
four years if Grant should be elected.
She is keeping her word manfully,
but is growing thin, her appetite Is
poor, and unless the winner of the
bet deodorizes his face and quits
chewing tobacco, he will have to an
nounce funeral ere long.
Year: 1873

Coroner Folwell was yesterday called On
to perform an uncommonly sad duty IN
viewing the body Of Mrs. Ellen Purcell,
found dead at the corner OF Clay street and
Carrollton avenue. She left her home in
Carrollton. Tuesday morning. apparently
well, but it is not clear how the unfortunate
lady strayed into such an Out-of-the-way
place. 1t is possible that in exposing her
self to the sun the excessive heat affected
her brain. She was the widow OF the late
Samuel Purcell. once mayor Of Carro.lton.
and member Of the Constitutional Con.
vention of 1864. The wife was SO greatly
devoted to her husband that even up 20 the
dav of her death. she failed to find consola'
ton in his absence: she mourned for him
even as mother may mourn for her first
born, True and kind hearted IN life. she
vii! now find rest from her great sorrow.
meeting her earthly consort in the other
world.


The funeral will take place this morning
from her late residence on Canal avenue.
CarrOlltOn.
Year: 1873

FAhSONS, hdHsdS, OCt liz 1919.


Much excitement exists in the Cherokee Nation
owing to the arrest OF Sut Beck by the Cherokee
authorities for acting as one OF the United States
Marshal's posse in the notorious Goring Shake
ARRAY. 1t Is believed to be their intention to
murder Beck, in order to intlmidate all Others
from responding to the call OF the United States
Marshal for the arrest of desperadoes in the Indian
country.


During the recent visit OF the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. the
Commissioner demanded OF the COmanche Indians
certain desperadoes of their tribe, then on a raid
in Texas. The Indians informed the Com
missioner that these young men were In Texas,
and II he wanted them he could go after them.
Commissioner Smith told them If they
would not deliver them up within thirty days
he should treat them as enemies OF the govern
ment and should withdraw all supplies and cease
intercourse with them. This firm course OF the
Commissioner mad such an effect that they imme-
diately sent out party after them and will deliver
them up to the authorities at Fort Sill within the
prescribed time. The people OF Texas now seem
satisfied that rading In that State Is practically at
on nd
Year: 1873

The Alleged Ring Frauds Discussed In


Mass Meeting-The Committee OF One
Hundred Endorsed-The Action of the


Grand Jury in the Matter.


The charge has been forced on the peorle by
ring organs and ring oral defenders in Newark, n.
j. that the citizens movement is being used solely
In the interests Of political party. Last night
large mass meeting Of citizens was held in Library
Hall, which not only took particular pains to vindi
cate the Committee Of One Hundred from this
charge, but to heartily endorse its work and
promise IL earnest support. Mr.. Andrew Albright
was chosen TO preside.


The object OF the meeting was stated, and secre-
tary Hassell read report showing that city
officals had been proven guilty OF wrongdoinc
Their names were received with Kisses. Speeches
were made by Major George B. Halsted and Others
and the following resolution was passed by the
meeting


Resolved, That the Committee OF One Hundred is en-
es rs 70 ss M pn and . % ss
cooperation all good citizens who have the interests
Of themselves and their city at heart


THE GRAND JURY


has submitted presentment in Court setting forth
tnat certain irregularities In the management OF
brought to their attention. 1t has come to their
knowledge that In one instance at least where
land was required for the opening Of q street in
the city, a considerable tract OF land more than
was necessary for the required Improvement was
bought by agreement with the owner by one OF the
entrusted with such matters, with the intention OF
afterwards conveying the same to the city at an
advanced price, and the money agreed upon as the
Consideration therefor paid out Of the
Treasury OF the city without the approval OF the
Common council and without the authority OF law


The Grand Jury desire to express In the strongest
terms their condemnation OF such Irregular ana
improper practices. Such proceedings can have
no warrant Of law, and further, they impose an
Improper additional burden by taxation on neigh
boring property owners, as well as city taxpayers
at large.


OF regrets, for the "irregulartieso In the admin
istraton OF the city government. The perusal OF
the entire document would prove painful 10 many
and positively sckening to some taxpayers. II
sets forth on Its very face violations OF law, and
leaves to the Court and the public the inevitable
conclusion that IL was no part OF the business or
the Grand Jury to indict any persons for such vio
latiopav
Year: 1873

COLUMBUS Oct. IT. 1873.
Election returns are as yet OF a very unsatisfac-
tory character, and 1t is impossible to state def
nitely who viii be the next Governor


The Democratic State Committee, from their re-
turns received from SO counties (oflciaD and
guesses as to other countess now claim Aliens
election by 500 majority.


There Is considerable doubt as to the balance of
the State ticket, but the chairman OF the Demo-
cratic Committee Is OF the opinion that the demo-
Gratis have also elected the state ticket, with the
exception OF White Tor Supreme Judge and Will
son Tor comptroller. They also claim l6 on Joint
baIlDt In the General Assembly The republicans
do not give up as yet and claim that nothing but
full Official returns can definitely decide the ques-
ton as to who is elected.
Year: 1873

ufacurer-No gentleman appears to advantage under


ilftting Hat Hat may rest easy upon the head and
still the features will be agreeabiy and properly dis
Played The artist understands this and hence


superior to sold on Broadway Tor So are adjusted
with due regard to the different phrenoogca and
facial developments individuals impart dignity
and grace in all instances Try them at lis Nassau st
Year: 1873

Taking seat just behind the happy pair IN
church, he racked his brains for means Of re-
venge, and looked like seventeen 0thelos con-
centrated ino Finally ghastly smile crept
over his face. he raised hall up in his seat, and
nabbed large black bug that was crawling
on pillar hard by, and gently dropped him
down between his unconscious rivals shirt col
lar and his neck, and then calmly leaned back
with a virtuous and christian air Of satisfac-
tion. The bug soon made his presence felt,
and that other fellow, began 10 twitch and
scratch himself against the back of his seat and
look uneasy, and cast unhappy glances at the
minister and affecting ones at the iair. being
BY his sile.. The. bug evidently grew more
impatient at bis Imprisonment, aud iturned
himself loose graphing around with a.reck
lessness very suggestive Of big black spiders
or scorpions; and that other fellow could stand
it no longer but boiling upright, cast one
wild, startled look at the congregation, cleared
the space between him and tbs door at two
bounds