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Year: 1873

7b ths Editor Of The Chicago Tribune:


s1R: If you will grant me space, will say 8


word about the management OF, and condition
Of things in, our County Jail. What report is
not from guesswork, or on the representation
Of others. Ny information was acquired during
q short Incarceration within the walls Of that
ar~from-deughtful suburb OF Joliet. Of Mr..
Foltz, the Jailor, can make no complaint.
Perhaps no more humane man could be found
to fill the position than he. But, it he is granted
any discretion in the matter Of which am about
to speak, he should exercise it in behalf OF the
poor devils forced to reside with him.


The walls Of the Jail arc thick and strong; tho
roof and floor are OF iron and stone, well con-
structed, and viii hold out against the most
strong and skllful ail-breaker to force an OPEN
ing in one nights work the doors are thick,
strong and securely locked, cannot be forced.
Now, prisoners are secure in such quarters, but
are nade doubly secure By placing two or mora
in strong cells with immense iron doors, and
everything that the unfortunate inmates could
have about them,-from q 64-ponnd Columbiad
down to quill toothpick,-that could IN any
way aid them to effect an exit, is taken from
them. They must conEume their rations With
Year: 1873

CATCHING BAss.-Mr. John Jack
son was walking along the river bank
one day. when he saw a piece of
string attached to peg stuck in the
ground he picked up the stick, of
which one end was in the water, and
hauled in three fine bass, which by
some means or other had strung
themselves through the gills on the
line. Jackson was so astonished By
this circumstance that he did not
know what 10 say, but he determined
to take the fish home and show them.
Before doing SO. however. he looked
about to see il anybody could give
him an explanation OF the affair, but
only saw q gentleman fishing quar-
ter of mile of, and not wishing to
interrupt him in his sport. picked up
the prize and walked home with it.
John Jackson had his fish for sup
per and pronounced them very fine.
but to this day he cannot explain
how three bass could possibly string
themselves around peg. and go
back in the water again. The gen.
tleman who had been fishing must
have made such another curious cap
ture and have lost it, for he was
heard later in the evening talking
very loud. and asking somebody.
profanely, what the something had
become of it.
Year: 1873

The statement that 1.-THE man with
the iron jaw" is dead in only true SO
far as it means that Snowman who
was advertising under that title died
in Massachusetts few days ago.
But the man with the iron jaw sur
wives in great numbers. He will be
heard from when the fall campaign
opens from many stump. He is a
member OF both houses of Congress.
and the rest which he ID now enjoy
ing wilr only make him the moro
aggressive and intolerabie when the
arena of his loudest and. longest ex-
ploits is once more open to him. FL
nally, he is d man of the cloth, and
may be heard from many thousands
of pulpits all over the country rather
oftener than q hundred times per an
mum. No. indeed, all flesh is grass,
but the man with the iron jaw is inn
mortal Chicago Times.
Year: 1873

One of the mos. instructive inii-
cations of the drift of popular
thought and feeling in the West is
to be found in the farmers meeting
that are now taxing place in SO many
western States. 1t is new thing to
see farmers meet at all for the re-
dress of grievances. it shows thai
there is some wrong which they have
endured till they can endure it M
longer. They are patient and long
suffering class of citizens, the last To
move in favor ofaDything like reform;
but when they do move in concert
they are able to produce an effect.
They are moving now; they are form
ing oranges farmers clubs, and
other associations of various names,
but with common purpose. One
remarkable fsct is to be noted in all
their discussions and resolutions.
The Farmers are drifting into oppo-
sition to the policy and practice of
the Republican party. They cannot
avoid it; they do not aim at party
objects; they propose to have MOTH
ing to do with party politics if their
oranges and clubs, and in this, they
are wise. But the moment they be-
gin to discuss their grievances. they
see that the present governing
policy of the country is the fountain
head Of those grievances. The far
mers of Rock Island county, Illinois.
discover that the excessive railroad
charges on their grain are largely
the effect of excessive tariffs on rail-
road materials; the farmers of an
other county of that State denounce
the increased salary robbery by the
late Congress in terms of sturdy in
dignation; the farmers of Kansas
Justly demand that the salt they need
for their stock and the lumber they
need for their houses and fences
shall be admitted free of duty; and
they also hint strongly at an osl csi-
ton to the National bark; and other
meetings denounce the extravaganza
of the National Government at
Washington, the corruption and
venality of Congess, the subserviency
of the Government to wealthy and
powerful corporations, and the ex-
cessive taxation to which the people
are subjected ST. Louis Republican,.
Year: 1873

work of love, and witness for Jesus,
and this is the most important part OF
the work OF God, and that which will
be remember when the final award
is made. Still, there is a work pc
culiarly demanded OF the educated
christian mind Of our country. II
the adversary is foiled on one side of
the field he flies 10 another. The
sublimity, the morality, nay, the in
spiration OF the scriptures, ~ almost
nndenied in our day; yet there is an
insidious method of attempting to
undermine the great citadel Of our
faith in the garb Of friendship. The
Bible is admired and yet made nuga-
tory by impioas criticism. The Bible
u admired and then the attempt is
made TO show that it does not harmo-
nize with the discoveries of science
To attacks Of this kind the educated
mind must form solid breast work.
Your course is to forward the king
dom of God and shield our precious
faith whenever attacked.


4tb. You are soon TO leave these
halls, TO bid adieu 10 honored instruct
ors and loved companions, who, on
their turn, will follow you. You are
to be here as pupils no longer; you
have finished your course; but Of the
high and holy course of living for
Christ you have yet made but be-
ginning. Through all the vicissitudes
of life follow that course; run with
patience The race that is set before
you. Then perhaps, when yonr out
ward man perishes, you may say, and
say truly, II have fought good fight,
have finished my course. Hence
forth there is laid up for me crown
of righteousness which the Lord, the
Righteous Judge shall give And
TO your young companions, let me
say while yonr ambition TO look
forward TO the day when you shall
take the place Of the class that leaves
you is high and good one, and We
hope you will pursue il with honest,
determined purpose till your efforts
are crowned with success, yet do not
forget TO begin the christian course.
Do not neglect TO pursue it first, for
il is the zone thing needful." The
knowledge of the school is not
always beneficial. not always pracii.
cal but ii you have the knowledge
of God you can never perish. II will
be the present help in time of need


My christian friends, who
are here present 10 night, we
too, have a course TO finish. We are
are here as the friends and patrons oil
liberal culture; bat we are here more
as the friends of moral and religious
culture. We should use our utmos,
influence that this institution shall be
in the fnture. even more than in the
past, pure fountain whice shall
send forth streams that shall make
glad the City of our God. And wher
we all have finished our course. ma.
we tin.i, that, as the names of thi,
class are written upon the records ol
this Institution, so ours shall be writ
ten on the Lambs Book OF Life, a,
they who have fought the good fight
who have finished their course ana
kept the faith. And may God Civ,
us all the crown of righteousness al
that day through jesus Christ
| Amen.
Year: 1873

Report OF the Poland Committee,


WASHINGTON, February 1s.-The re
port OF tho Poland Committee Is very vol
luminous. The Committee, after express
ing their views on the question oi the
Jurisdiction OF the House In the premises
say they are Of the opinion that the acts
OF members not In the present House
should be treated as nevertheless coming
under the Jurisdiction Of the present
House. In relation to Ames, he sold
members the Credit Mobilier stock at par,
when It was worth double that amount,
with corrupt purpose. The facts as to
Brooks show that he used his influence as
q Congressman and Government Director
OF the Union Pacific to get possession Of
the stock. The statute applicable in
cases Of this kind Is then cited, and the
Committee proceeds to say that in their
Judgment, the facts reported in regard to
Ames and Brooks would have justified
their conviction Hereunder. The Commit
tee report q resolution expelling Ames
and Brooks.
Year: 1873

When the collision occurred on the
Hudson river this morning, at Yon-
kets the engine going north, from
which the engineer and fireman had
jumped, caught the Poughkepsie way
train north, at Hastings, plunging hall
way through the rear coach, which CON
tanned one passenger, q brakeman, and ar
assistant conductor. The passenger was
uninjured, but the brakesmsn and the
assistant conductor were both probably
fatally injured. No passengers were
seriously injured. No one killed.
Year: 1873

The new constitution now under con-
sideration by the people of Pennsylva-
mia, provides fora complete change of
the libel law Of that commonwealth. If
no other section of the revised consti-
tuition is adopted this provision should
be engrafted on the old one. As the
law now stands, there is nothing like
an independent press in that State,
and even outsiders must be careful
how they arraign the notoriously cor
rupt officials of the Keystone Sthte, if
there is any probability of business
calling on them to pass through it.
1t is but a short time since Charles A.
Dana, editor of the New York Sun,
was arrested in Philadelphia aud held
to bail in the sum of $1,000 for an al
legged libel on one of the ring officials.
Dana forfeited his bail for the simple
reason that under the present libel
law of that State. The truth of the
charge, or the motives inducing its
publication were not allowed to be
considered, the only question being as
to the fact of the publication. While
the press of the State has such check
upon its speech, it is not strange that
Pennsylvania is the headquarters of
official corruption, and Philadelphia
the worst governed city on the conti-
nent.
Year: 1873

That no country in which the bulk
OF the lands is held by few individu-
ais ever becomes truly prosperous, and
the home of an Industrious and con-
tented people, is truth established
by the experience of mankind. The
tillers of the soil should own the land
they work, and within reasonable linn
its, the smaller the tracts, the better.
California is cursed with the evil of
land monopoly. 1t, is retarding her
settlement, and more than anything
else preventing the requirement. Of
steady, and industrious population,
Interested in the prosperity of the
State, and devoted to its improvement.


Neitheris the holding of these inn
mense tracts profitable in the long run,
to the owner The interest on their
value, the taxes and other charges,
soon amount to an enormous figure,
and there can be but little doubt that
an equal SUM invested in one of the
many promising industries of the
coast, or loans on good security, would
return larger dividend.


The true policy is to cut up these
large ranches into small tracts and sell
them to actual settlers on such terms
rs will induce men of industrious hab-
its to buy and improve. The improve
ment of every tract will enhance the
value of the remainder, and while the
first sales may not realize large profits,
ultimately the whole tract will be dis
posed of at handsome figures. The
shrewd land spectators who in the
past have made business of buying
the cheap lands Of the Mississippi VAL
ley States, and holding them for an
advance, did not as rule, take them
in large bodies, but on the contrary
picked out q quarter, half, or whole
section, here and there, rightly judg-
ing that when the intervening lands
were settled and improved by the en-
terprising pioneer, their tracts would
be largely enhanced in value from the
fact that they were in the midst of
settlement. Our large landhOldholders
should take hint from lhese specula-
tors, and induce the settlement oftheir
lands by every means in their power.
The growing disposition of the people
to compel the sale of ftands held from
settlement, should be another iuduce-
ment to owners of large tracts to adopt
this plan, and We hope soon to see
them showing their interest in the
welfare OF the State, by adopting a
policy which we are confident will at
the same time prove to be profit able
to themselves.
Year: 1873

A young girl was married in San Fran
cisco, recently aud at the conclusion Of the
ceremony turned to her husband with the
words, kiss me, George, am dying
Tue next moment she fell dead at the al
Year: 1873

An Arkansas farmer was absent-mindcd
enough to leave his pet panther and his
mothor.iu.aw at home together while he
went TO show, but, much to bis anger
and amazemont, the old lady was alive aud
the panther dead on his return.
Year: 1873

ANusKlrENTs AT the Grand Opera House, last
evening, the audience which assembled TO witness
the performance of the Flick & Flock pAntomime
troupe, was somewhat larger than ON the preced-
ing evening, but was shll far from being as large
as the merits OF the performance deserved. AS
before, those present were greatly delighted, ana
testified their delight by continued laughter and
hearty applause. The performance was in every
way satisfactory 10 the audience, and all unite in
saying that better performance OF the kind they
never witnessed.


A good deal of comment is INDUCED in regard
To the fact that Maggie Mitchell will perform the
same roll of pieces she played on both former oc-
casions when here This is regretted, for althoug ID
evidently a favorite in Wilmington, It Is appre-
hended that the dullness of tue times, in connec-
ton with the fact that most of our people have
seen this fascinating little woman in all the roles
proposed, they will not spend the lime and money
70 witness them again.
Year: 1873

AN ENGINE UNDER GUARD.-It is stated that
the engines Of the Bombay Hook Railroad have
for some time past been locked up under seizure
for debt Yesterday, the Railroad Company hav-
one Of the engines out and used il for several
hours. Sheriff williamson, of Kent county, was
in the cab of the engine, standing guard. lest it
should be stolen away.
Year: 1873

{ A New York doctor has in his possession one of the most curious gems that has ever come before the attention of connoiseurs, and which is pronounced. by jewellers

 and others to be among the most exquisite of natures specimens.

 Experts in gems have been pug zled to give it a distinct name. It

 was found by. a Huron Indian or

 the shores of Lake Superior, and

 is compound of four classes of

 stones agglomerated together so

 as to constitute perfect gem of

 rare beauty. The stones com-

 prised in it are agate, carnelian,

 perite and crystal. Among the

 other remarkable features of this

 curious gem are the appearance

 upon each side as if from hand of an engraver, a resemblance to a miniature crown, the clearly de- fined form of a black .and-tan dog, the head of an owl, the tracings of the shores of little lakes, and other remarkable phenomena rarely, if ever, found in stones of | any kind.
Year: 1873

Let the press see to it that henceforth the appeals of those who are daily exposed to the hos tile Indian and have to meet him as he is, and not as he has been painted, are properly needed, and let our common humanity protest against a rOse-water policy where experience has abundantly shown that absolute force can alone be effective. The truly manly and Christian treatment of the Indian is that which shows him in the quickest and most unmistakable mannec that the Government is strong enough to make him keep the peace, and means to do so.- Washsngton CD. C) Chronicle.
Year: 1873

A Chicago lady, with much wealth and few brains, wrote to a dealer East to send her 8 couple of fanning-mills by mail. as she had become tired of pushing wind by hand in hot weather.
Year: 1873

in the country announced his intention
coming to the city to get few of the
necessaries of life His good wife, who
evidently reads the papers and knows
what is going on, furnished her "old
man" with the following memorandum,
recognizing the fact that "these men
are so stupid" and always forget what
they are sent after But here is the
seasonable list of necessaries, which
though not in strickly clerkly form is
nevertheless TO the point, and well cal
culated to make an impression on the
mind.


Get a pound of tea.


And don't forget to go to Browns
drug store and get eight pounds of cop
peras and a pint of carbolic acid.
Get dollars worth of loaf sugar.


Bring dozen lemons.


If you have a chance you had better
bring bushel of lime


We ought to have pound of ground
mustard and some ginger.


Get gallon of coal oil and deml-
john of whiskey. BE particular and
don't get them mixed-have the coal
oil put into the can, and the whiskey in
the demijohn.


If you see nice piece of calico you
might bring me enough for wrapper.


Go to Orynski's and get bottle of
his blackberry syrup.


The -four is out.


Be careful and don't drink any we'll
water while in town.


BE sure and get bottle of Hamlins
cholera cure


We ought to have dozen knives
and forks for the kitchen.


Go to McCleery's and get bottle Of
DR. McCabe's blackberry brandy.


Don't bring anything green home to
make the children sick.


Don't forget the coal oil and the dem
John and be sure to keep them separate.


Go to Cheevers and get bottle of
syrup blackberry and ginger


Get pint of cogniac brandy.


Keep away from them nasty pools
unless they are filled up.


you see any good dlsintectant bring
some home.


Get few pounds of crackers and
rice, and some oat meal.


If you see the doctor ask him to give
you prescription to cure cholera.


Be careful and don't break the demi-
john.


Johnny needs a pair Of shoes


You had better call at the drug stores
and SEQ who has got the best cholera
medicine.


Now don't forget any of these things,
and keep this list in your hat where you
can find il.


Come home early.


About four O'Clock yesterday after
noon the man with the memorandum
might have been seen going out Broad
way with all his horse could draw, his
rockaway resembling the hospital sup
ply train of an army corps. If the chol-
era ever goes out in that direction it
will meet with warm reception.-ifan-
nibal { Uo.) Courier.
Year: 1873

There's beautiful isle in the long ago,
All flooded with golden light,
And river that flows by the margin


green,
Whose waters are wondrous bright.
There's bark that glides with snowy


sail,


And the music of silver oar,
That carry us back to the shining gates,
OF that beautiful past once more;
All every heart holds some sweet


dream,


Of q beautiful long ago.
There were bright hopes nursed in the


long ago.


Sweet flowers we gathered there,
And the walls of this beautiful past are


hung


With many an image fair;
And oh! there is room for the feet to
This path of the by-gone years,
There are joys that bloom in memorys


fields,


And font for our bitter tears,
And that font holds many hallowed


tear


We've wept in the long ago.
There are heavy dreams the heart holds


dear,


Bright dreams Of long ago;
And sacred tears for perished hopes
That will return no more. 49,.
And thus in the tangled web Of life
We weave our smiles and tears,
Yet the soul has tender memories
That cling to departed years
All drop the silken curtain now'
OF the beautiful long ago.
Send out the light of those perished years
Close the door of the past again. .,
And hush the yearning Thoughts 1ha' nii
Thy heart with so much pam
Then roll heavy stone against
That sepulchre-the heart
WHY should those buried forms again
TO life and beauty start
The future may hold some dreams as


bright


As those of long ago.
Year: 1873

FEMALE TAsrE-A cultivated taste
marks a woman Of elegance and refip'-
ment as decidedly as knowledge tf
classical literature docs gcntlcman,an
there is nothing in which female val
garity is more clearly shown than in
want Of taste. This is an axiom that
we think will not admit of any dispute;'
but it is a question how tar taste y nat
ural, and how far it is acquired. n
delicate taste must, TO a certain extent,
dependent upon the organization npon
the individual; and it is impossible for
any rules TO be laid down which VIII
impart taste to persons entirely devoid
of it. Bot this is very seldom the case
with women; as it is one OF the few
points in which women naturally excel
men.
Year: 1873

GAIL HANDS Below "A good story
is told of parrot who had always lived
on board of ship, but escaped at one OF
the southern ports and took refuge IN a
church. Soon afterwards when the
congregation assembled, and the minis
ter began preaching in his earnest fash
ion, saying there was no virtue in them
that every one of them would 60 to
endless perdition unless they speedily
repented; Just as he spoke the sentence,
up spoke the parrot from his hiding
place


call hands below y


To say that "all hands" were startled
would be mild way of putting it. Inc
peculiar voice and unknown source bad
much more effect on them than the par
sons voice ever had. He waited mo
ment and then, a shade or two paler, he
repeated the warning


"All hands below" again rang out
from somewhere.


The preacher started from his pulpit
and looked anxiously around, inqulring
if anybody had spoken.


.All hands below = was the only re.
ply, at which the entire panic stricken
congregation got up, and moment at
terwards they all bolted for the doors,
the preacher trying his best to be the
first; and during this time the mischiev-
Gus bird kept up his yelling:


sAll hands below!


There was an old woman present who
was lame, and could not 60 out as fast
as the rest, and in short time she was
left one. Just as she was about to hob
bic out, the parrot flew down, and alight-
ing on her shoulder, yelled in her ear :


'4All hands belowI


NO, no, Mister Devil ! shrieked the
old woman, you can't mean me. don
belong here; l 60 to the church across
the way.