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Year: 1876

The other day, when the wind whistled
sad-toned jigs around the battery, little old
man entered saloon in that vicinity, and
asked the barkeeper if he could leave some
tracts there.


"A whole carload if you want to, was
the prompt reply, and the old man placed a
package on beer table and softly said


"Tbere ssno nobler cause than the cause
of the heather. We should all contribute
a small share of our worldly wealth to shed
the gospel light across the seas


A pair of boxing gloves were softly re
posing on a table, and the little old man felt
Of them and went on


at makes me sad to see such sinful things
living around when the cost of one glove
might save dozen souls in Africa


Three or four of the boys had dropped in,
and the saloon keeper winked at them and
replied;
en- %


Verify, do"


"Put on the gloves with me and knock
me down, and I'll ante up cash enough to
convert whole regiment of African sin
ners."


"The cause is noble, the inducement
great" unused the little old man. as he toyed
with the gloves.


The boys encouraged him to 90 in, desir-
ing to see him knocked wrong end up, and
he finally got of his oyercoat with the ex-
PLANTATION


at can't be a sin to box for the cause OF
the heather"


The saloonist meant to lift him over one
of the tables at the first blow, but the blow
was warded off very handsomely, and the
little old man sighed


"Ah-um The heather walk in wicked
ness and they have souls TO be saved
"Look out now ~ cried the saloonist, as
he got in left-hander.


"Verily will, and | will give thee one IN
return-for the heather"


He struck staggering blow, and the
saloonist didn't feel quite so enthusiastic as
on the start lie took the defensive, and
he soon had all the work he could do.


.That's another for the Ignorant minds
nm the far-off shore,'' sighed the little old
man as he knocked the saloonist against
the wall.


There wasn't any "science" about him,
bnt he struck to kill, and his arms were
fyipg around like the spokes OF a wagon
wheel.


"Don't crowd feller," called out the
saloonist as he was being driven back, ana
he got mad and put in his hardest licks. he
meant to smash the little mans nose as mai
as a window-glass, but he could not DO 1t,
He got in two or three fair hits, and was
beginning to regain his courage, when the
aged stranger sorrowfully remarked


"My friend. the heather call and cannot
tarry much longer. Take this one, and
NAV broaden your views on the heather
onestiop. Receive this one in the spin,
fendered, and you may be sure the 50 shall
he 4 beacon-light as far as it will 60.


He delivered two sledge-hammer blows
Year: 1876

4 FEARFUL PLUNCE.-0ne Of the pas
sengers in the railroad car which plunged
into the Naugatuck river in Connecticut,
last week, describes the terrible plight in
which he and his companions found them
selves after the water had enyeloped them.
A fearful iolting of the car, as it crossed
the switch, told US we were of the track.
The seats of our car were full, and the alley
way crowded with those who had no seats,
and a murmur of sudden fear filed the air
as the jolt began. A dozen or more grabbed
the bell-rope and pulled, and moment af
Ter came crash OF wheels through the floor.
Our car tipped over, and down we went, the
air filed wtiieshrieks that monet after
were smothered to jeathly stiffness by the
gurgling waters of the river that rushed in
deep about US | was face-downwards when
the car landed on its side, with the waters
and a promiscuous heap of humanity and
alating debris about and around is. Realiz-
lns fully that we could not remain in such
a position long with safety, We gather hand
and knees beneath US for struggle for life,
and with one fierce effort rose up through
the mass, where the elements were in better
sh4pe to breathe. Some one was on the top
-ie Of the car, breaking in the windows as
chance for egress, while one fellow, hall
crazy from fear, was trying to open the car
door in spite of the water, calling for some
one outside to let 60 the door, as if they
were holding him in. Nearly all were cry
ils for help and amidst the din We caught
at window-frame above US, and with lit
de help were soon on the top Of the car.
twelve feet or more from the shore, with
crowds Of passengers and Others looking on
and trying to help US. Below US in the
car we're a dozen ladies floating about,
yae with her face alone above the wa
fer These and men with broken arms
AM cut, bleeding faces and hands
wcre soon helped out and crossed to
the shore on bridge of rails. One lady
Vas taken through the large hole broken
through the bottom of the car, and so, one
way and another, all were rescued and taken
where they could be cared for and carried
home None were killed, and so we gladly
lett the car to its fate when we saw the last
person safe ON shore.
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, March %, 1s76
THE ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO AS A sTATE-


PROSPECTS OF THE BILL IN THE HOUSE


THE sEcrARIAN QUESTION LIKELY TO coMK


TO THE FRONT IN THE DEBATE.


The next contest In the House will bo over the ad-
mission of New Mexico and good deal OF feeling will
be manifested the debate. Party lines arc not dis
tnclly drawn on the subject, although republicans are
regarded favorable generally the admission OF the
Territory the that they hope secure two
republican Senators from the new State. The Senate
bin was considered by the House Committee on Terri
tories 10 day. similar BILL originating in tho House.
passed this committee few days since, Mr. Meade
OF New York, and Mr Southland, OF Ohio voting in op
position The Senate bill takes precedence and u re-
mains TO be whether the committee have altered
their opinion in the light Of the Senate discussion


Mr. Meade denounces the as resien
borough scheme to got two additional republican
Senators into the Senate Mr. Meade says he has thor
oughly investigated the subject and sustained by
nearly all who are familiar with the actual condition
OF tho Territory whose people are to all lntents and
purposes much aliens they thtrty years ago.


Outside OF this legitimate opposition the part OF
such men as Mr.. Meade there rs less OF a sec
tarian hostility TO 1t among some Congressman
count OF the spanish Catholic population OF the Terri
tory. Some one has canvasscd the House for those
who are likely to be Influenced by this prejudice and
has quietly mailed them copies OF pamphlet contain.
ing some very bigoted sentiments Indeed
Il Is such crazy document altogether that
It is more than suspected 10 be shrcwd
trick on the part OF tic republicans to enlist the demo
cratic majority in favor OF the bill by showing them
that the population OF the territory made up
offer the pro spect OF turning out very good
cratic constituency one Of these days. however sub
Year: 1876

ST LOUIS, NO., March % 1876.
General Sherman left here for Washington last night
In response to invitation from Secretary Of War
Taft who desired to consult with the General OF the
Army II is thought nero that there is a possibility OF
the removal Of the army headquarters back TO Wash
Year: 1876

The election returns tonight will
be displayed at the headquarters Of
the republican territorial committee
at Col. Moody's Office, second floor,
sawyer's block; and also at demo
cratic headquarters on Cedar street
or At any other place our democratic
friends may suggest.
Year: 1876

made up, and that time was then to be
SLOWED to prepare for the argument Of
the issue as to Jurisdiction, and they had
decided to ask for two weeks. The man
ayers, however, take very different
view, and irsist that on Thursday the
trial shall actually begin, and that argu'
msnt shall be made at Onca upon the is
sue as made upon that day. With this
end in view, they have been preparing
to proceed with the trial.
Year: 1876

1t is usual, following the perpetration Of
mysterious murder in any locality, for
those who may chance to live anywhere
near the scene of the tragedy to, by fear
fully wrought stories told with long face,
oyerspread with a mysterious appearance,
give rise to tales OF goblins and ghouls too
hideous to describe, which, getting afioat
in the midst of a community, scare timid
people half to death. An instance of this
kind was brought to our notice not long
since, but we do not undertake to vouch for
its truth in the main. The story, as We
have it, is, that North Leavenworth is
nightly visited by the


GHOST OF ANNIE JOHNSON.


who was brutally murdered in mysterious
manner on the night Of July 18th, on the
reserve near the north end of Third street,
about one hundred yards from the colored
school building.


As our readers are aware, everything that
could be done was resorted TO 10 ferret out
the murderer, but without success


On theihird night after the murder, ex-
actly on the spot where the body was
found, We are told that three blue lights
were seen burning brightly at II o'clock
These lights were seen by some boys who
happened to be up, and upon going to the
spot and getting within a few feet Of the
fires, the latter seemed 10 rise up and dis
solve into the air OF course the BOYS were
frightened and scampt red away. Their
story was told the next day, and on the fol-
lowing night several people watched the
spot, about l. O'Clock, thinking that some
one might have heen silly searching the
grounds, but no more lights were seen.
Matters Wore on, and the furniture was re-
moved from the house at 32l Cheyenne
street, which had been occupied by the
murdered woman. On the ninth night
after the tragedy, lights were seen in the
vacant house, and the sound IA of some one
cooking and rattling pans and kettles was
heard by the neighbors, some OF whom
visited the place only to find nothing but
the bare walls. Then terror seized upon
the visitors, who were now sure the de-
parted spirit Of the unfortunate woman had
returned, unable TO rest until her
murderer should be discovered, and was, in
the manner peculiar TO spirits, trying to
give the world the required clue. On the
following night, the form of woman was
seen wandering about on the reserve with
light in one hand, and her hair, which was
long and dishevelled and covered with |
blood, being constantly brushed back over
her shoulders with the other. The form |
seemed to hover about the spot where the |
murder was committed, and ever and anon |
a long deep wall was heard, a. of some one
in intense agony. The form was seen at |
odd times, from IL to 1 o'clock, when it dis
Since that time stories similar |
TO the above have been currently reported,
and various persons aver that fearful
sounds and sights are now nightly occur
renee. Nearly hundred people of both
:exes were to have been sen last night,
near the place where the supposed ghost
was seen, waiting for its appearance-at
he usual hour wnen ghosts walk.
Year: 1876

TuE Opposition press teens with sem
do1s leading toward the White House. II
there were any truth al the bottom Of them
tbc ey.Confederatc and doughface major
itv in the House would jump at the chance
Of impeaching the Pre- ~ident. This fact
the rubiic understands thoroughly, and SO
long IS the House is not justified in taking
the step it would be so delighted to take,
the ISLANDERS fall fat, and are only needed
by those with whom the wish that they
wrrc true is father to the thought
Year: 1876

THE tone Of the press generally mas
changed in treating the csse Of Mr.. XII
bourn. the recusant witness. 1t is begin
ming to be understood that he does not
stand charged with fraud or corruption or
with any transaction in which the Govern
r,ent or auv Government officer was un-
lawfully connected. The result is that a
Generous and discerning public views him
in the light Of prosecuted American cltl-
Year: 1876

of warm spontaneity of feeling. Ana
what is more, in our judgment this marked
evidence Of popular favor is richly de-
served. for the cause of Republicanism, in
volving all that is dear in citizenship, has
never had a more faithful advocate and
defender than he has proved himselfto be,
under all circumstances and contingencies,
since he entered public life.
Year: 1876

The expense of keeping Mr.. kdoourn
SO long as he is ''prisOner of State must
he dcfraved out of the contingent fund OF
the House. The item will be small, but
in these days Of economy CO it behooves
the House to see to it that the expenditure
ia justified by law and facts.
Year: 1876

Who has not heard ladies express mild
surprise because some man who had been
presented to them had not bowed to them
on meeting them on the street. at the
theater, or in the drawing room? If you
ask them, "Did you recognize him p they
will be apt to reply, "Oh. no; Of course
not. He should have spoken first" Be-
ing reminded of the well defined etiquette
bearing on the subject, they are likely to
add: II know that very well; but no
woman wants to take the inaitivel Men
should do that; it's their business: it
doesn't belong to US. No one expects US
to make ourselves SO bold" The truth is,
the majority of women are naturally so
accustomed to man paying court to them,
to his making the first advance in every
thing, that they can't find it in their sexual
senfitiveness. in their severely conven-
tional selves, to obey a mandate they
originally issued, and still insist on per-
petuating. Not one woman in ten thou
sand has any fault to find with the rule
in fact. we have never known q woman
to object to it. Nevertheless, she seldom
follows it in her own case. Sometimes
woman says. as sort of self justifica.
ton, "Supposing 1 should speak to
Ihah, oH tuOCliuS uIuA oitCI al iuVtOuuS-
and he should not remember me How
awkward l should appear; how over
whelmed should be with shame to OBJ
serve that he did not recognize me.
can't afford to place myself in a position
to seem to be cut by any man." If any
number of women feel thus, the point of
etiquette should be changed in order to
save their sensibilities. In truth, how


ever, the objection is not well made.
There is not the smallest danger that any
man, presuming him, of necessity. to be a
gentleman, at least in respect to his OBJ
serving the ordinary forms of courtesy,
would refuse or hesitate to return the ac-
acknowledgement of woman, even though
he might not have the remotest recoliec-
ton of ever having seen her before, or
though he were convinced she had con-
founded him with somebody else. And
the fact that he had been recognized by
woman would be the strongest presump-
tive evidence that he had been presented
to her. Men are not likely either to for
get their feminine acquaintances, or to
mistake Mrs, Thompson for Mrs. Robin
son. or Miss Blank for Miss Dash.
Year: 1876

The best practical statement I have
tained in the remark OF a mining en-.
gineer:


Air is like a rope; you can pull it
better than you can push il" All me-
chanical appliances for pushing air in
to a room or a house are disappoint-
ins What we need to do is to pull out
the vitiated air already in the room
the fresh supply will take care OF itself
ii means for its admission are provid-
ed. 1t has been usual to withdraw the
air through openings near the ceiling
that is, to carry off the warmer and
therefore lighter portions, leaving the
colder strata at the bottom OF the room,
with their gradual accumulation OF
cooled carbonic acid undisturbed
Much the better plan would be to draw
this lower air out from point near
the floor, allowing the upper and
warmer portions to descend and take
its place. An open fire, with larg
chimney throat, is the best ventilatos
for any room; the one-half or two
thirds Of the heat carried up the chin
ney is the price paid for immunity
from disease; and large though this
seems, from its daily draft on the
wood-pile or coalbin, it is tritiins when
compared with doctors bills. and with
the loss of strength and efficiency that
invariably result from living in unyen-
tilated apartments.
Year: 1876

There appears to be no doubt that
paper barrels are to come into exten-
sive use as a substitute for those OF
wood. 1t is manifest that, their form
being that OF uniform cylinder, there
must be a saving of fifteen per cent. In
stowage, a large gain, obviously, In
slowing in vessel, and also In the
cost Of storage in warehouses; and
they are said to have successfully
withstood all trials as to ability to
burst, having been experimental with
in this way to the extent OF four thous.
and pounds inside pressure. The pa
per is made waterproof. impervious to
air or moisture, and is thus not liable
to absorb the odors or fiavors peculiar
to other articles when stored together
in a vcs sci and. being about air tight,
they are especially desirable as pro-
lection against the insects and vermin
which abound in warm climates, and
against loss OF -four or sugar, ETC., in
handling. They are more manage
able, too, than the wooden barrel, as
they roll at true angle. while the
wooden barrel, from its convex shape,
is liable to roll in any direction. The
paper from which the barrel is made
is manufactured from wheat straw
the hoops are only added for protec-
tion In rolling, 80 that II they become
loose, or are even knocked of, the
barrel is in no degree impaired
Year: 1876

PHILIP GILBERT HAMDRToN never
told q more touching story than the
following A dog was bereaved OF his
master, and became old and blind,
passing the dark evenings Of his ex-
istence sadly in some corner, which he
hardly ever quilted. One day came a
step like that OF his lost master and he
suddenly left his place. The man who
had just entered wore ribbed stock
ings the old dog had lost his scent,
and referred at once to the stockings
that he remembered rubbing bis face
against. Believing that his master
had returned after those weary years
Of absence, he gave way to the most
extravagant delight. The man spoke
the momentary illusion was dispelled
the dog went sadly back to his place,
lay down wearily and died.
Year: 1876

had chance to visit the sewers
with party from the house. l gladly
availed myself of 1t and walked with
them down to the Madelaine, where
we disappeared through hole In the
pavement, down spiral staircase, at
the foot Of which we found nobly
arched vault, through which q canal
OF dark water was running rapidly,
with good foot pavements on each
side. There were about loo visitors,
and we We're all slowed away in boats
In the most systematic and comfort
able manner for ride on this canal.
There was not the least impurity in
the air, for the Seine is turned into the
sewers above the city and let out again
into itself miles below, and the current
Is rapid. Our boats were elegantly
lighted with kerosene lamps with
ground glass globes. and the seats COW
cred with clean sail cloth. Think ofthe
authorities Of Paris providing such an
entertainment underground for her
visitors. As each little boat received its
complement OF eighteen persons, eight
men in the inevitable blue blouse, four
on each side, took hold of our ropes
and trampcd off with US down the
Place de la Madelaine, down the Rue
Royale, through the Place de la Con-
corde to some point in the Rue de Ri
voli. Our course was indicated by the
same little squares of blue, with let
ters in white, that mark all the streets
Of Paris above ground The vault is
at least twelve feet high, and as wide
as narrow street. The masonry is
only excelled by that of the Cloaca
Maxima at Rome. Large iron pipes
We're running along on one side on
brackets above US, which, upon in
quiry, l found were the city water
pipes. At some point on the Rue de
Riyoli we We're transferred from the
boats to beautiful open cars, lighted as
the boats We're, and four men, two in
front, and two behind, carried Us along
a tramwav. through Il narrow part of
our road, still over water, and still
down the Rue de Rivoli. got out of
my bearings when saw the sluiceways
In the side walls marked Rue de Roule,
Rue de la Vendiere, etc. but soon We
made a scientific turn on railway
pivot, and our course was marked
Boulevard de Sabastopol. The poor
fellows who ran the cars for they did
run them-were very warm and a good
deal out Of breath, but they kept at it
until we emerged into full daylight, as
suddenly as when we popped out OF
the salt mines at Hallein, and where
do you think we were? By the Tour
deSt. jacques We were ushercd up
a staircase into the street without
even an opportunity To fee the men
who had worked so hard for us.
Year: 1876

rapid rate. The lively gentleman soon
recovered his vivacity, and was espe-
cially facetious on the Quaker's Prov
ess; but the Quaker relapsing into his
usual monosyllables, the conversation
soon tagged


Time sped, and. earlier than we ex.
pected, the coach stopped where We
were to have supper and a change o.
horses. We had deferred redistribu-
ton OF our effects until We should
reach this place, as the dim light OF
the coach lamp would have rendered
the process somewhat difficult before.
1t was now necessary, however, that
1t should be attended 10 at once, as our
jovial companion had previously an
nounced his intention OF leaving us ut
this point. He proposed postpone
ment till after supper, which he offered
to so and order.


Nay" urged the Quaker, with sud-
den abruptness. and laying his hand
on the others arm, Cuisines before
pleasure, and for business there is no
time like the present. Will thee be
good enough to search the prisoner?"
he said to me, still keeping his hand
In n friendly way on the passengers
arm.


l did so, but not one Of the stolen ar
ticles could be found


He must have gotten rid of them in
the coach, !" suggested the gay gentle
man, and Immediately offered to go
and search.


''Stop!' Numbered the Quaker, tight
ening his grasp


The man turned pale, and struggled
to release his arm. In an instant one
OF the pistols was leveled at his heart.


Stir hand or foot, and your are a
dead mani" said the Quaker, who
must have been awfully excited so to
forget both the language and he prin-
ciples Of his persuasion.


Placing the other pistol in my hand,
| with directions to fire on the first Of
the two men that made a suspicious
movement, the Quaker went to work
on Lothario, from whose pockets, in
less time than it takes to tell it, he
produced every item OF the missing
property, to the utter amazement OF
the ladies, who had begun in no meas
ured terms to demonstrate against the
shameful treatment the gentleman was
receiving


The Quaker, l need scarcely add, was
no Quaker at all, but shrewd detec-
tive, who had been set on the track OF
band of desperadoes, OF whom our
middle-aged friend who didn't look
nearly SO middle-aged with his wig off
was the chief


The robbery had been adroitly plan
ned. Tie leader OF the gang had taken
possession Of seat in the coach, and
after learning, as he supposed, our de-
fenseless condition, had given the sig-
nal to his companions by throwing
out the bit Of paper already mentioned.
After the unexpected capture OF the
first robper, an attempt was made to
save the booty by secretly passing it
to the accomplice, still believed to be-
unsupported, who counted on being
able to make off with il at the next
stopping-place. The result was that
both for season, did the State some
service "
Year: 1876

CABLE N E w S
From All Parts Of the


World.


THE WAR IN THE EAST.
Ottoman Outline Of a Peace


Plan for SerVia.
IMPERIALIST CONDITIONS.
Tho Question Likely TO Be Considered BY


the Great Powers
TURKISH GAIN IN THE FIELD.
Spanish Religious Intolerance Likely to
Induce Foreign Interference.