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Year: 1875

The Austin Statesman says Dallas
commends its police force for their ex-
ceeding consideration and tenderness
towards inebriates, who are carefully
taken to their homes where heart
broken wives and children possibly
await them. Why not lodge these
disreputable members of society in the
station house where they deserve to be
and where they would go if not "gen-
tlemen?" We have noticed the nice
distinction made by the police of many
towns between the well dressed gentle
men (?) who gets tight" and the
seedy, drunken wretch, unknown to
polite society but we fail to see the
justice that turks in il. We are very
certain that no lady who endures this
greatest curse of life, drunken rela
tive, can approve the deliberate but
cruel consideration extended to cloth
coats and linen bosoms while red
flanneled or bloused laborer is kicked
and cuffed in drunken helplessness to
infamy and prison.
Year: 1875

If the captain of Mississippi
steamboat, overlooking the game
known as draw poker, upon which
the American minister to the court
Of st James has lately published
lively and entertaining essay, should
be appealed to by passenger upon
whom q gambler had just drawn
four aces from his sleeve, and should
reply that he did not want to be
bothered with such things, there
might arise suspicion rs o his fit
ness for his place. If he seemed on
intimate terms with the gambler,
and frequently winked at him in
the progress of the game, there
might be q suspicion that he was
not wholly disinterested. The sus-
picion would be likely to grow if,
upon another plain cheat, he COM
PEELED the stranger to give up the
stakes. But if, after the bets were
made on another deal, the gambler
should deliberately turn over the
whole pack and pick out four aces
while the captain called in the deck
hands to stand over the passenger
with clubs while thr gambler raked
down the money, there would be no
further doubt of colluson.


The passengers on another boat
we know ofhave pretty much made
up their minds that Captain Grant
is not an entirely disinterested
spectator Of the game between
gambler Kellogg and Louisiana,
and there is beginning to be some
Indignation manifested at it. But
there's great wisdom and wonderful
discretion in the American congress.
1t stands between the passengers
and tho captain and says "Oh, let
us be calm, gentlemen. There has
undoubtedly been cheating around
the board, and the gambler has got
the money. But let's settle it
peaceably. What we propose is
that you--let him keep what he's
got and have II new deaf They
have not got So lar yet IL To name
the dealer. That will b. pr,hably
left to Captain Grant. A',i he's
honest. Oh, yes


Our minister to England ought to
write another essay on draw poker
as played by politicians with state
treasures for stakes.
Year: 1875

Says the Detroit Free Press


Almost every one whose business
brought him to the Central police
station has seen Captain Jack" the
favoritc police dog. For the past
two years the "Captain" has been q
regular visitor at the police station,
coming there almost nightly. He
was owned by " welI.known gen
tleman of this city, who took the
best possible care of him, and he
had all the comforts of II nice home.
Strange to say, however, he pre-
fcrred the company of the night
men to that of his legitimate mas
ter. "Jack" usually arrived at the
station shortly before eight o'clock
in the evening, when the night
men were formed in line prepara-
tory to their going on their respec-
tive beats, when he would single
out one of the men Che scarcely
ever went with the same man twice.
and follow close behind him on his
beat during the entire night, re-
turning with the officer at four
o'clock in the morning. After the
officer had hung up his belt and
baton the captain" would wag his
tail in token of pleasure ut having
faithfully performed his duty, and
then would make u bee line for
homo


Captain Jack had u remarkable
faculty for scenting out prowIers
and drunken men in alleys, and
when he came across one Of these
might birds" he would utter sharp
howl, attracting the officers alton
tion. Numerous burglaries have
been avertcd and brought to justice
through the instrumentality of this
remarkable dog. When a police.
man was engaged in u hand to hand
combat with some sneak-thief the
"Captain" would watch for an op-
portunity, when with astonishing
alacrity he would grasp the rascal
by the throat with his teeth, and
hold him until no could be hand
cufled. The intelligent creature
knew every nook and corner in the
city, was seldom seen on the streets
in the day time, and would never
follow a "relief man," but rs soon
as the bell struck the hour of eight
he was at his post with the squad.
The men, of course, treated him
kindly, and many patrolman on
his lonely beat shared his midnight
lunch with captain" What is
more remarkable, "Jack" would
never accompany new man. In
stinct appeared to have taught him
to ascertain patrolman's nature
before yenturing out with him. A
hundred incidents of this remay k
able creatures sagacity, which
would have done credit TO human
being, and which were worthy of
emulation, might be narrated of the
"Captain," did space permit. A
few nights since he was found dead
in an alley by o policeman, when
upon examination it was found that
some one had poisoned him. The
news spread rapidly among the men,
and an apparent feeling of sorrow
came over them as though they had
lost some valued friend. And they
had. CaptainS5aclS was of the
species known as Shepherd, and a
powerful dog, and his presence is
nightly missed at the Central
station.
Year: 1875

In 1890 John Curran delivered
before the Irish parliament the fol-
lowin! address. Every word and
sentiment is applicable 10 our pre-
sent condition, and would make Il
suitable address for any member Of
our legislature. 1t is nearly a cen
tury since the patriot spoke. The
tyrant and his tools have long since
mouldered in ignominious and for
gotten graves, but he who took
"God for his king" and justice tor
his purpose, lives to-day hallowed
in the memory of every heart that
is brave and true:


!: x x "a new principle OF gov.
ernment il advanced, and that is
the-bayonet. We are to be
silenccd by corruption within or
Iuelled by force of arms without.
Nor is it necessary that these avow-
ed principles Of bribery and arms
should come from any high personal
authority; they have been delivered
bv the known retalners OF the ad
ministration. For my part ] do
not know how it may be my destiny
to fall-it may be by chance, or
violence, but should it be my fate
to perish the victim of some bold
and honest discharge of my duty, |
will not shun it will do that
duty and should l become a victim
10 the public cause, the most sensi-
bic of my regrets would be that on
such an altar there should not be
inundated more illustrious sacri
fee. As to myself, while ] live /
shall despiso the peril. hold that
the administration which can give
sanction to menaccs like these is
responsible for their consequences
TO the nation and to the individual. -
Year: 1875

CHARLES WARREN SToDDARD qui-
city removes the romance from the
Venetian flower girls by sayi..g !:
There are flower women who offer
you straw with a bud and three
geranium leaves at the top of it.
Offer | said. Offer is a mild word
to apply to their attacks; they stab
you in the button-hole with their
villainous little bouquets, and follow
you for half block imploring you
to buy. If you take the woman by
the nape of the neck and dangle her
over the canal for a few moments
she merely smiles when she returns
to earth, and at once selects a new
bouquet, even less desirable than
the last, with which to beguile you." :"
Year: 1875

slider honorable terms" General
Lee then briefly stated the terms
upon which he would be willing to
surrender. Grant expressed him
self as satisfied with them, and Lee
requested that he would formally
reduce the proposition to writing.
Year: 1875

CAPITAL history and enthusiasm are somewhat Imaginable and sometimes not SD. Minus the quarter Of a column of dis

 play, the following is the way the case worked at Prescott "fOr one day only :''
Year: 1875

silk there produced. A revival Of the business
of raising siIliworms elsewhere in the United
States is also among the things to be hoped
for. 1t is far more likely to yield steady
profit now, since our manufactures are wei
established. Our climate throughout all but
the most northern and southern extremes would
favor the undertaking.
Year: 1875

The eagerness of the people in Stapleton,
Staten Island, for low rates of fcrriagc is not
TO be wondered at, but that it should carry
them 80 far as to use violence toward work
men engaged in dcmolishing ferry property
under due warrant of law, and to incite riot
on a small scale is as reprehenSjblc as 1t is
remarkable. Such excess of zeal for cheap
transportation should be Sternly represscd.
Year: 1875

The depOsitors of the Third Avenue Savings
Bank are naturally indignant at the prospect
of the loss of a large part of the accumula-
lions of their thrift, but angry denunciaton of


the trustees Of. the suspended institution and
of the State Superintendent of the Banking
Department will avail them little. Moreover,
there hardly seems to be sufficient ground for
their proposed effort to get new receiver
appointed; at least, no convincing reason for
Year: 1875

A correspondent who has been among
the Indians writes as follows of their
peculiarities My experience during
two payments suggests the following
additional /: Each Indian was entitled
to $16 in silver (paid in half dollars),
and the same sum for his squaw and
each papoose. They frequently bought
whisky and other necessaries while they
we're waiting to be paid, and invariably
honestly paid their debts when they re-
eeived their money, if some other trader
did not get them drunk first and swindle
them out of their money. A pledge of
knife stuck up in the traders shanty,
or some small article left in pawn, was
always sufficient to secure honorable
payment.


The Indian usually carried, his money
tied in his blanket, and if the trader was
doubtful of the price to be charged for a
saddle or bride, bit of broadcloth or
gun, it was only necessary to slyly
"heft" his pile with the hand under
the corner of his blanket, and he could
arrive at Judgment of how much he
could afford to pay-without further
ado. The price for half tumbler of
whisky was, of course, half dollar, no
other change being known, as long as
the trader could help it. But frequently
"crooked" article was manufactured
with water and red pepper which pleased
them at first, but after awhile they in
sisted on some "gootme-tos which make
drunk come" ......


The custom of treating" among the
Indians was somewhat peculiar to say
the least. For instance, some good-look-
ing squaws would come about the shanty
begging sweet wine, of which they were
very fond, and after drinking all that
was allowed them, they would fill their
mouths with the precious liquid, and
hurry to a crowd of young nishnan-baS,
and bringing their lips in contact with
her own, squirt portion into the mouth
of each.


The Indian method of dispensing a
crowd was more effectual than deputy
sheriff's proclamation. Several chiefs or
head men would surround the crowd,
each provided with peck of large stones
in their blanket which they would shy
up into the air so that they would de-
scend in the middle of the crowd and ON
the heads of the quarrelsome fellows in
the center, and very soon an open space
was left in the place of the crowd Of
squiby Indians. ,..


An "Indian trade" has become
proverbial, as they always reserve the
privilege of trading back, once bought
an Indians pony for two jugs of whisky.
He drank the whisky and broke the jugs,
and then wanted to trade back, and was
obliged to do it but he honestly settled
the score on the next pay day.
Year: 1875

A DRAFT OF AIR, When the air
moves at the rate of two feet in a second,
most people will be sensible of draft,
and if the air is C, Id it will be felt at a
less rapid rate Now draft is where
current is felt, and in ventilating our
rooms in cold weather the air should
move through the rooms SO as not to be
much more rapid than this. In no
weather it may move more rapidly.
Year: 1875




Horace Greeley used to affirm
that newspaper men were the
most patient people, as a class, on
earth, and he was not far from
right, though there are times when
patience ceases to be a virtue.


Nearly everybody in the west
ern part Of Michigan knows Burr,
who used to start a newspaper
about once the year round, gener-
ally bringing them out in Grand
Rapids, but sometimes making a
flying trip to other points. Burr
could stand to be told that he lied
about his circulation, was on the
fence as a politician, and that he
didn't know anything about pub
fishing a newspaper, and when
men threatened to sue or thrash
him, he only smiled a sad smile
and wished batmankind wouldn't
get excited. During a religious
revival in Grand Rapids Burr was
converted, and it frequently hap
pensd that religious people called
at his Office to talk with him. One
day minister came in, and after
talking for awhile he proposed
prayer. He was in the act Of
kneeling when his foot struck one
of the outside newspaper forms,
which was leaning against a leg Of
the stone, ready to be lifted up,
and over it went, making half a
bushel of "pi." II


Burr looked at the ruin wrought.
thought of the two weeks of over
work, and commenced taking of
his coat, saying " I'm trying to be
a Christian and set good exam
pie, but rat my buttous if l won't
knock h--ll out of you in just two
minutesl" The clergyman backed
down stairs in no time, lodging
the lye-brush on the way, and
Burr backslid at once, and sent
down for a pint of stimulant.-
Detroit Free Press.
Year: 1875

From all the dread and all the fear.
OF those who watch with eye and car,
Their neighbors' faults to see and hear


Good Lord deliver us!
From all the pomp and pride innate
or little men who think they're great,
While fools around them fawning wait,


Good Lord deliver US!
From all the love and hate Of those
Who go around with turncd-up nose,
Whose only merit is their clothes,


Good Lord deliver us!
From all the girls that walk the street
With Grecian bend and cramped-up feet,
And think they are so very neat,


Good Lord deliver us!
From every swell with staggering gait,
Who struts about with head elate,
As though the world did on him wait,


Good Lord deliver usl
From every one who will pretend
To be a firm and faithful friend,
That he may gain some selfish end,


Good Lord deliver u.s.
Year: 1875

The dome is 220 feet above the
pavement, which is the same as
saying that Bunker Hill monument
if set up on the floor of the church
under the dome would just reach
the roof, which is supported by
ffty-two pillars, each twelve feet
in diameter; the pavement is OF
inlaid marble Of different colors
and beautifully polished.
Year: 1875

SENATOR Ferry, of Connecticut,
who died the day before the V. P.
did, should not be confounded with
Senator Ferry, of Michigan, who
is the V. ?. pro TEN, and who,
until the Senate elects permanent
President, would succeed President
Grant in case Of his death.


The Senate may confirm Ferry
as the President of that body, but
it may elect any one OF its other
members. Whomsoever it may
elect will be in the line of success
sion to the chief magistracy Of the
nation in case of the death of the
President.
Year: 1875

Moody and Sankey have closed
their meetings at the Brooklyn Rink,
and have gone to Philadelphia. A
very deep religious feeling has been
aroused by them, and it is believed the
work will continue in their absence
The audiences were very large the
rink being filled, and admission being
gained only by procuring tickets.


There is very little use in discussing
the question as 10 who would succeed
Grant if he were to die now. He has
no idea Of dying for a while. If that
impossibility were possible, Senator
Ferry, Of Michigan, would be the
man Nothing short of a third term
will kill Grant.


The late Vice President left no fam
lily, his wife and only son died i'm his
lifetime. His fatEer was a sot ana
Henry changed his name to Wilson TO
avoid the family character.


In the next House of Representa-
lives at Washington there will be
about fifteen cases Of contested cleo
tiOns.


There are nearly 1000 convicts at
the Virginia Penitentiary, but there
ought to be many more. The number
is greater than in any previous year
take care FOR the future-Ihat is if JUS
liCe should be done.


The Virginia Legislature is limited
10 sessions Of I2O days, but it can ad-
journ sooner if it will. For a body
wanting in the will to do that thing
the Virginia Legislature is peculiar.
The Auditor says more tax must be |
raised or we can't pay four per cent
interest on the public debt.


The Chesapeake & Ohio R. r., owes
q debt greater than that of the State |
Of Va,
Year: 1875

Mr.. Plckeit Boggan, a respectful e
citizen of more than forty years resi-
demce in this coury, meta most singu>
lar death at his home, near Pine Ap>
pie, short time since. He was sit,
ting in The piazza Of his house. in a
a rocking chair. and near the railing
or banister. his feet resting at tie
edge Of the flooring. In this position
his feet slipped off the floor toward
the ground, his body being allowed to
follow oh account Of the moving for
ward of the chair on the rockers; his
chin caught on the upper railing, and
the back of the chair caWe against
The back Of bis head, aud so remain


ed, so that he was suspended in this
singul manner. Being quite old
AID infirm, he was unable to extricate
himself, and the weight Of his body
resting on his chin prevented his
opening his mouth tn call for help,
and he thus died from strangulation.
Year: 1875

NEGLECTED CELLARs,-It is not probable
that the amount of sickness bred in cellars
can ever be accurately estimated, but there
is no doubt that many mysterious cases of
typhoid and scarlet fevers, rheumatism and
ague, may be correctly traced to the malari-
GUS oilluvia emanating from these neglected
corners, Old boxes, bins and barrels, which
have contained vegetable matter, meat, fish,
ETC., need thorough overhauling, because
when standing in dark corner they lool;
empty, and there may be enough poison left
sticking on the sides and bottom to effect the
health of the household. The work OF
cleansing is often left to the women and boys
of the family. A man had much better
leave his work day, to mako thorough
examination and publication of the cellar
than to be unduly anxious about getting in
his crops in extra season. After all garbage
is carried out, let the ceiling aud wall be
faithfully brushed with an old broom; and
if this is done once a month the atmosphere
will be all the sweetor Use plenty of lime
and in dry weather keep the doors and win
dows open part Of every day. Old tin anC
wooden ware should not be allowed to stan,
year after year upon the cellar shelves. |
it is not fit to he used, throw il away
! Mdaufdct urT and Builder.
Year: 1875

THE "Busy Bees" have had their intcIli-
gcnce questioned by Sir John Lubbock, who
asserts that they are stupid and incapable of
communicating with each other. On tho
other hand he compliments the ants--whch
are indeed wonderful creatures-and says
they have ideas Of their own which they can
readily impart to their companions. Sir
John experimental with bees and ants, be-
fore expressing these opinions, in their fol-
lowing way. He took bee from the hive,
marked him and put him beside plate of
honey. For week the bee worked husily,
carrying off the spoil, but never brought
solitary companion to help him. He came
every morning to the honey for observation
apparently, flew round it and back to the
hive without alighting, and then began the
work Of the day. Sir John tried similas
experiment with an ant, who Immediately
brought back company of workers, the
most Of whom showed definite knowledge
Of the place where the food was. The ex-
pertinent was nice one. Seventeen pins
were put on cork and the honey was placed
on the head of three of the pins only. All
the ants that came with the first followed
him directly to the right pin, and Of twenty
seven others that came alone, nineteen went
up the right pin, and only eight up all the
others. But after all, the question between
the ant aud the bee may not be one Of intel
ligence, but one of disposition or character.
If Sir John could look down on this world
of ours and try his experiments with men,
'he would find some who would keep dis
creetly silent about their discoveries of hon
ey, and survey their treasure each morning
before undertaking to gatherit, while others
less selfish would bring all their friends and
relations TO share in the feast. And of these
big bees and ants he world generally ranks
the secretive selfish fellow as the more CEN
terprising" not the moro intelligent -
Ledger.
Year: 1875

The brave only know how to forgive; it is
the most refined and generous pitch of vir.
tue human nature can arrive at. Cowards
have done good and kind actions-coward:
have fought, nay, sometimes even conquered
but coward never forgave. 1t is not in hi.
nature the power of doing it flows only
from strength and greatness of soul, con
scious of its own force and security, ant
above the little temptations of resenting
every fruitless attempt to interrupt its hap
piness.
Year: 1875

There is third silent party to all our bar
gains. The nature and soul of things takes
on itself the guaranty of the fulfllment OF
every contract, so that the honest service
cannot come to loss. If you serve an un-
grateful master, serve him the more. Put
God in your debt. Every stroke shall be
rapid. The longer the payment is with
holden, the better for you, for compound in
tercst on compound interest is the rate and
usage Of this exchequer.
Year: 1875

When your mother is frying doughnuts,
and you're hungry, it don't make any differ
ence how her hair is combed, or if it is
combed at all or not just only tell her that
you think she looks so handsome with her
hair done up in that style, and she will feed
you on hot doughnuts till you swell up like
toad
Year: 1875

The following from the Belfast
journal is not Of local but of general
application, and there is more fun in
reading than taking a hand in the ac-
tual business.


House cleaning was going on. He
arose early in the morning, put on his
old clothes, lugged one of the carpets
into the yard, and went at it. He
banged it and whacked it with clubs,
tickled it with switches, and brushed
it with brooms. Then he turned it
over and did likewise to the other
side. Then he hoisted it on the
clothes-liue and did the same over
again. His hands were blistered, his
hair full Of grit, and his nose full of
lint. He rolled up the carpet, lugged
it into the entry, and set it down with
the mental resolve that he'd be id
if he shook another one." just then
the woman in the other part of the
house appeared with the query;


Doctor, what in the world have
you been doing with my carpet p


1t was as true as that j oh had boils,
that he had been shaking his neigh
boris carpet. Just fancy that exca-
vator of morals tearing around and
saying over cuss words.