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Year: 1871

WE PRINT elsewhere the form Of pc.
tition to be presented to the Supervisors,
at their meeting Friday, praying them to
submit n second time the question Of a
subscription to the Pittsburgh, Wheeling
& Kentucky Railroad. We have already
expressed approval Of the object sought,
and only wish to add now doubt Of the
expedicncy Of ordering another special
election. If another vote Is taken, II Is
desirable to have rs nearly a full vote as
possible. We Judge 1t impossible to get
out more than half vote at special
election. If tho question were submitted
at the election in August when we vote
on the Convention, II would insure very
full vote, and save the expense of a special
election; and the delay would probably
make no material difference as affecting
an arrangement with the Pennsylvania
Central, inasmuch as the negotiation with
that company will have TO begin anew
anyhow.
Year: 1871

OFFENSIVE BREATH.-For this pur-
pose, almost the only article that
should be permitted at the toilet is
the concentrated solution of chloride
of soda. From six to ten drops of it
in a wine glass full of pure spring
water, taken Immediately after the
operations of the morning are com
pleted, will instantly sweeten the
breath, by disinfecting the stomach,
which far from being injured, will
be benefited by the medicine. If
necessary, this may be repeated in
the middle of the day. In some
cases the odor arising from decayed
teeth is connected with that of the
stomach. If the mouth is we'll
rinsed with a teaspoonful of the
chloride in tumbler of water, the
bad odor of teeth will be removed.
Year: 1871

Useful Observation-Disclosures
boiled in spirits of wine will
produce q fine. transparent cement.
which Will unite broken glass 50 as
to render the fracture almost imper-
ceptible and perfectly secure.


To make common hard soap, put
in an iron kettle five pounds of un-
Stacked lime. i've pounds soda, and
three gallons of soft water; let it soak
over night: in the morning pour off
the water. then add three and a half
pounds Of grease. boil till thick.


An experienced houseleeper says
the best thing for cleaning tinware
is common soda. She gives the fol-
lowing directions: Dampen a cloth
and dip in soda and rub the ware
briskly, after which wipe dry. Any
blackened ware can be made to look
as we'll as new.


When you find screws and nuts
have become fast from rust, pour on
them a little kerosene or coal oil,
and wait few moments until they
become soaked with the liquid.
When this is done they can be easily
started and the bolt saved.


a mixture of two parts of nitric
acid to one of muriatic acid is good
remedy for warts. 1t should be ap-
piled to the warts with small brush
from a broom, and care must be
taken not to get acid on the flesh, as
it will make Il sore. Saleratus will
cOunteract the action of the acid.


Never rub soap on fiannels. Make
a suds by disolving the soapin warm
water. Rinse in warm water; very
cold or hot water Will shrink flannel.
Shake them out several minutes be-
fore hanging them out to dry. Blank
cts can be washed in the same way.
Year: 1871

A CORRESPONDENT of Hearth and
IN Home writing from California, thus
describes an orchard of that county:


ga few days ago l visited Wolfskilrs
orange orchard. 1t is probably the largest
orchard in California, if not in the world,
and is known to many in the States from
reading about it in Tho New West by c.
l.. Bruce At the time of my visit the bios
SONS were just beginning to appear Per
mission is freely given visitors to walk
through the grounds of this princely estate.
I do not care to say how many oranges
picked up and ate. take it for granted
that any one who can walk about under
such glorious trees with the luscious fruit
on every hand, and not "take and eat"
must be either moro or less than human
Apples, it may have been that Eve ate, but
think not, as that would argue that there
were no oranges in Eden, else the serpent
would have chosen them instead Of apples.
Practically, oranges are staple article of
export hence. The tree is very slow
grower for the first six or eight years from
the seed, and only begins to bear about the
tenth year after planting, even with the
best of care, and it thence continues to in
crease in size and proiitableness for a life
ting, 1t is a hardy plant and bears trans
planting well-better believe, than apple
or pear trees-and quite large trees are Of
ten successfully moved by severe pruning
though the generality of trees are trans.
planted from the nurseries at three Or. four
years of age, being then about three feet
high. AT fifteen years old, the tree bears
two thousand oranges each year, without
any alternate or resting years. and at the
local ruling price of three dollars per hun
dred, form profitable crop; SO profitable,
in fact, that the owner of n purse of less
caliber than that of an army contractor
need not enter into negotiations for the
purpose of an orchard in bearing.
Year: 1871

The M odel Fire Escape of tho Niaete enth Gen.


IuFy-BOw 10 Get Oat OF "a House.


On Saturday afternoon an inventor of patent
fire escape gave an exhibition at the Astor
House. The escape consists of pulley, coil
of rope, and a strong leather belt. Fastening
the belt under his arms, and having a large
leather yalise strapped on his back and an over
coat slung across his arm, he called to his
assistant on the sidewalk who was holding the
rope, and slowly backed out of the top story


Before he was halfway down all that could be
distinguished was a pair of boots aud bundle
Of clothes, surmounted by a tall hat and carpet
bag. his garments having all crept up about his
neck. Hugging and humping against the wall,
be would, in passing the windows, strive to
secure a fCothold on the sllls and lintes. At
last. after much humping and swaying to aud
fro he reached the first floor where he stood for
a while and attempted to arrange his clothing.
The 2OO0 persons collected on the walk were
ieering and laughing One boy cried out to him
as he stTOve to smile eomplacently;-


eyer pretty feller trying to get away with
out paying for your hash, aint yer?"


AS the Inventor strove to clear a signboard, In
the iron supports of which he got mixed up, a
gentleman in the room on the first floor prof.
| feTed him glass of whisky. He was too busy
I TO accept. A1ter much kicking he at length
freed his legs from the iron rods, and reached
Year: 1871

the walk on a run, minus the overcoat which
he left dangling from the sign. During the
time II took him to make the descent O fire
would have consumed q block of houses.-N.


T. Sun 80
Year: 1871




Party for California - The Odd


Fellows sCOnvention-Man Missing


Local Politics.


CHICAGO, September pa pneu'
matte engine for propelling street cars
was tested this afternoon by large
number of gentlemen, and pronounced
a complete success. 1t is placed on a
small danny and can draw several
cars at the rate Of y miles an hour
without causing the smoke and noise
Of steam engines. perfectly under con-
troll, and the car can be stopped almost
instantly. This is a Chicago invention,
and will probably be substituted for
horses, making a good revolution in
speed, comfort, and expense.


A large excursion party leave Chicago
on Monday evening for to take part
in the opening of the Chicago and
Southwestern Railroad to Leavenworth.
The train will run through to Leaven-
worth, thence to Council Bluffs and
back to Chicago. The excursionlsts
are taking meals on an elegant dining
car attached to the train.


The Odd Fellows Convention held
i'm portant business sessions this morn
ing and afternoon, and adjourned until
next year.


Ed. NJ. Carter, commission merchant
on Dearborn street, left his residence
four weeks ago on a visit to Michigan
on business and has not sioce been
heard from. His affairs are in an ex-
cellent condition, and as no possible
reason is known for his voluntary dis
appearance, it is feared he has been
foully dealt with.


Local politics are becoming exciting
in view OF the November election,
when full list OF city and county Off.
GERS will he chosen. The liquor and
Sunday questions will be prominent,
and the Republican party will lose the
German vote largely if temperance is
made an issue. A temperance party is
trying to organize, but will not effect
much.
Year: 1871

Murphy guilty, and demand his ex-
pulsion from any place Of honor or
trust under the Government he has 90
grossly defrauded.


The Investigating committee OF cit
izens who were appointed to look into
the armory swindle, find that the Board
OF Supervisors are fully responsible for
the frauds, they having approved the
payment Of extortionate accounts. &
Address from the Committee OF


Seventy. >


At the meeting of the committee df
Seventy this afternoon, an address to
the people of the State was adopted,
setting forth the original object of the
committee, and calling upon the people
to combine for the purpose Of electlng
incorruptible members of the Legisla-
ture, regardless of party considerations.
The address, which is very strongly
written, is signed by the members Of
the committee.


Hall Still Obstinate.


Notwithstanding the counsel Of Mr..
OGorman to his Honor the Mayor,
there has not been, so far, any reversal
Of his letter wherein he warns the heads
of departments against holding official
communication with Mr.. Connolly's
appointee to the Deputy Comptroller
ship. In a conversation with the head
of one of the public departments to-day,
that gentleman affirmed that if Mr..
Green were to send any letter to him he
could not take notice OF it.
Year: 1871

The UniOnists in COnclave.


The usual monthly meeting Of the Canadian Union
Club was held at Masonic Hall last night, when
large number Of ladies graced the proceedings with
their presence Professor Bachelor opened the pro-
ceedings and reviewed the progress OF the annexa-
tion movement After dilating upon the sent.
ments promulgated by Sir j. A. Macdonald
previous TO his connection with the High
Commission he said instead OF being antaponistic
to the people OF the United States desire
Is TO become portion OF them. The very fact con-
tlnued Mr.. Bachelor, OF the extensive emigration
we see every year is sufficient TO convince any
thinking man OF the direction Of Canadian nation-
anty. At the conclusion OF this speech there was
musical DIVERSION after which Mr. Boucher came
forward ana said:--"When Canada was first settled
very bitter anlm0slties divided the leading nations
OF Europe and this legacy Of Ill-feelIng was be-
queathed to the descendants OF the English and
French people on this side OF the Atlantic, Louis
XIV. ceded his Canadian domlnions to George H.
but great majority or the influential people In the
country were opposed to the movement
After going over the history OF the provinces from
the time OF George Colonel Boucher showed the
inevitable destiny that hung all the Northern
outlets or America, and how they were designed by
nature and the circumstances OF civilization to be-
come an integral portion OF the same republic Mu-
sic again intervened when Mr. Arnault In a stir
ring speech, worked the audience TO a high pltcn OF
enthusiasm. lie deplored The present condition or
France, and hoped the time was not far distant
when the iron heel OF Prussia would be raised from
the land OF greatest liberty.
Year: 1871

The Way the Senator Acquired His Fortune


CINCINNATI, March "a, 1S7l


The Enquirer this morning publishes a letter from
Senator John Sherman in reply 10 recent illusions
in tnat paper to the impression that tae Senator
made his political connections a highly
lucrative business. He says he is not rela-
lively richer, considering the increased value
OF his property, than when he became
a Senator. A very small fraction or one million
would cover all he IL worth. He says he never was
pecuniarlly Interested III any question, bill or mat
his home at Mansfield, where he would show HIM
all he there possessed and render full account of
all he had elsewhere, and II lie could not account
for all without being suspected OF receiving brbes
or gifts he Farran could repeat the Daseiess accusa
u0nS WIN al easy conscience
Year: 1871

Ex-PREs1DENTD DAv1s.-This distinguish
ed gentleman arrived in Norfolk yesterday
and took lodgings at the National Hotel,
During the day he was called on by num-
ber Of our leading citizens as mark of their
respect for the former Chief Magistrate Of
our ill-starred Confederacy. We are glad
to say that the ex-President looks to be in
more robust health than we ever saw him,
and trust he may long live in the enjoyment
of this and every other blessing which can
cheer him in his retirement Nuginidn
May I'm. ...'',... .. ~ -.
Year: 1871

DRUNKENNEss.-Itis is useless to attempt tt
cipher up the results of drunkenness; one
might as we'll to try to get at census Of the
bottomless pit. Indeed, the most ap-
palling statements frighten nobody. IF the
facts that every drunkard knows do not
frighten him, all that he can imagine qby
help of figures, will not. The truth is, that
behind drunkenness there lies moral insen-
sibility and'a feeble will, partly the cause and
partly tho effect Of the fatal indulgence.
Can anything be done to save our country
from drunkenness? It's all very we'll to
talk about the rights of men to get drunk,
but when the man can only enjoy the right
by inaicting serious damage upon others, and
exposing them to alarming risks, then we
have no hesitation in saying we would restrict
his right if we could. But the plan is
impracticable, and We are sorry for it.
There has lately sprung up plan for help
ing the better class of drunkards; that is,
the class who are not otherwise bad, and
who really want to reform. Institutions
have been established in several States for
the reception of these inebriates. The plan
is not to give them medicine, nor to put
them under restraint, but afford place of
quiet, kindly, comfortable retreat, where, a.
way from evil association and the temptation
of opportunity, they may gradually recover
tone of mind and body. The plan is work
ing extraordinarily we'll Thousands of
inebriates have been saved by these homes,
and we hope that they may soon become a
stated provision in every State.
Year: 1871

r The symptoms of Liver


Complaint are uncasiness
and pain in the side, Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss OF


appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costive,. some-
shines alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied


with painful sensation of hav-
ing left undone something


which ought to have been


done. Often complaining or


weakness, debility and low
'spirits. Sometimes many OF
Year: 1871

COLUMBUS, o., April Elm the
House yesterday q resolution indOrs-
ing Grants San Domingo policy was
taken up, and a substitute adopted by
a party vote, declaring that in regard
to the extension Of our borders and
the acquisition Of territory, as well as
every other measure Of public concern,
we indOrse as sound political wisdom
the principle embodied in the declara-
tiOn Of Grant that no policy should be
enforced against the will Of the people.
Year: 1871

The Sanfrsneiseo Examiner says a


gentleman of that city, abouttwenty-


five years Of age, ruddy complexion
and curly red hair, who had an in


tractahle and painful ulcer on the left
arm, resisting all previous modes Of
treatment, yielded to the request Of
trying the effect Of trsnSplanting
piece Of skin to the ulcer from another
person. The ulcer was prepared in
the usual manner by his physician,
and bit Of skin about an inch square
was taken from the arm of q fine
healthy negro man and Immediately
spread over the ugly ulcer, and then
carefully dressed and bandaged. The
skin transportation had the desired
effect. Healthy granulstion sprang
up, and the unsightly ulcer soon heal
ed. A few months afterwards he
went to his physician and told him
that ever since the sore healed the
black skin commenced to spread. ana
il was increasing. About one-third Of
his arm was completely negrOed. The
Doctor himself is alarmed. The
high probability is that the whole
skin Of this white man will become
negro. This is new tbingunder the
sun. 1t would be rather difficult to
explain the physiological process
which takes place to bring about such
q skin change as this. The problem
is, how can the eOlOriDg matter Ofthe
skin be so radically changed? And
how IS this pigment change prOpaga-
ted ? 1t is certain that the law of cap
Hilary attraction playsuo Insignificant
part in the spreading process.
Grating pears on an apple tree has
communicated to the apples pear
taste.
Year: 1871

A tree was felled the other day at
Sandy Creek, Wagga Wagga, for the
purpose of procuring honey, which it
was known had been collected there
BY a rather large swarm of bees.
When the tree was cut down there
was found in the hollow one of the
most astonishing collections of honey
ever known, probably, to have been
gathered by one swarm OF bees.
There were several immense LAYERS
OF comb ten feet in length, and Of
great density, extending along the
inside Of the trunk and clothing the
hollow of the tree almost entirely.
After it had been carried home (hav-
ing been wasted considerably by the
fall of the tree and the primitive
mode in which it was eollected), the
comb yielded over two hundred
pounds of honey Of the purest quality.
Could Canaan beat this ?-Meibo,trI1e
(Australia) Argus.
Year: 1871

Henry Ward Beecher says: 'There
was a man in the town where
was born who used to steal al
his firewOOd. He would get up on
cold nights and 90 and take it
from his neighbOrs' wood-piles. A
computation was made, and il was
sseertained that he spent more time
and worked harder to get his fuel,
than he would have been obliged to
II he had earned it in an honest way,
and at ordinary wages. And this
thief is a type Of thousands Of men
who work great deal harder to
please the devil than they would have
to work to please God. 4"
Year: 1871

AAAes. kNetnolc-l


There was a full congregation at
this church yesterday morning. Faith
er Kane preached the discourse from
Mxrhewv., 81 say unto thee that
thou shalt not go out from thence un-
til every farthing be paid" He COM
menced his discourse with the remark
that this month of bleak November.
with its chilling winds, is a fitting
time for serious thought and sad re-
Election. and perhaps for this reason
our Mother Church selects this time
as fitting TO direct our minds and
hearts towards those who have gone
before Us, and for whom we mourn
suffering and disease do not
always pTesuppOse the existence of
guiltan sin, yet inwardiy the conse-
quences Of sin are punishment and
suffering. The laws Of man so regu-
late it, and much more necessary is it
Year: 1871

as at some time in the future we may
be as they are now--eraving the pray
efs of those they left behind. Look
back; have you not lost a dear friend
in the past? and, perhaps, to-day
they are crying, in the words Of the
prophet, Have pity on me, for the
hand of the lord hath touched mel
Year: 1871

His presence Is to cheer US, His spirit
to aid US. There is not 8 burden we
bear that we cannot east on Him. not
= cross that He viii not help US bear.
not a sin that He will not take away,
not a temptation from which He will
not deliver Us.
Year: 1871

THE AEPENIANI SINNER
felt that he had life and a strength
that he never before dreamed OF, and
which opened up to his eyes all the
happiness, all the beauty of the life
to come.


The speaker then closed with an
earnest exhortstion TO his hearers to
do all that lay in their power to merit
this great gift Of the Holy Ghost.
without which no one could be q
Christian.
Year: 1871

As much as we regret being called on
to publish accidents on the Pittsburgh
and Connellsyille railroad. we cannot
help recording them when they trans
pire. 1t is but due to the people that
the facts in relation 10 the mismauge.
ment and attending consequences on
this road should be made public, not
with view to injure tra le or travel on
this, our railroad, bat with the hope
that public exposure may contribute
towards better management in future.
The latest accident is related as follows:


On Saturday morning last the express
train from Pittsburgh due here at A.
NJ, was delayed. and the conductor,
finding that he could not make Cumber-
land before the starting hour for the
express train to leave here, $40 A. NJ,
put man ahead Of his train to warn
the one approaching from the east,
whilst he attempted to make the siding
at Cookies Mills, q small station about
ten miles from Cumberland. Hav-
ing reached the east end o. the siding
he called in his flag man and the
train was being backed into the siding.
As the engine was passing over the
switch itjum ped the track on the frog,


and before a man could be again sent
forward to halt the train from Cumber-
land then due, it came laundering along
and ran into the disabled engine. For
tunately the speed had been slightly
checked, and the consequences were not
so serious as they might have been. as
no lives were lost, but several persons
were severely but not seriously hurt.
Both locomotives were damaged. One
OF them was fine new engine, making
its FIRST trip. Every car in the Cumoer-
land train was more o. less broken, the
baggage car having one end stove IN.
The broken cars and locomotives were
drawn back to this city and sent to the
shops for repsirs.-Cumb~land Daily
Macs, 30th.
Year: 1871

This is always found on poor knobs
or wet fats. The remedy in the first
case is to harrow until the moss is torn
up, and spread load Of manure and a
little lime. In the second place, drain
off the water, and harrow and spread
lime or plaster, and salt or ashes. Get
rid OF the water, strengthen the soil,
and moss will be no further trouble.
Year: 1871

Washington, March Sl.-While the de-
tailed proceedings of the joint high COM
mission are kept secret, there appears to
be no doubt that the fact has leaked out
that no conclusion has been reached on the
international fishery question, while the
prospect of settlement is regarded as
quite remote. Tie position assumed by
the Canadian authorities on this question
is looked upon by the government as quite
untenable, and unless the United States
consent to some liberal reciprocity, it is
not improbable that the whole mission of
the commission will fail. The fishery
question is likely to assume very soon
rather belligerent aspect, for actual opera
tions will commence in the season which
will open in month or two