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Year: 1875

THE national debt statement for May Is
encouraging, showing a decrease of over
million dollars. There has Leen an increase
OF ten millions in five per cents, and of four
millions in the debt bearing no interest.
caused by the large issue of certificates of
deposit. For Offset there is a reduction of
half million in six per cents paid off, and of
twelve millions in debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, of two millions in ac-
crued interest, and Of half million in cash
on hand. The gold on hand amounts 10
twenty-five millions, an increase of seven
millions during the month. The currency
balance has increased three millions. The
legal tenders have been diminished one mil
lion, and tie fractional currency 100000.
Year: 1875

session, or in both, then the whole subject
to be pressed in The most imposing manner
on the Administration and before the next
Congress, and Cuban bonds will be enhanced
on proportion as the plan is successfully
operated.
Year: 1875

Two men had QUARREL III liquor
shop. They adjourned outside to
settle tho dispute. fhc first man,
being from Connaught, immed iatel y
seized a Jump OF stone ind let fly at
the 6oad of his 6bpofent, who dipped
his head and missed the stone, which
went through an expensive plate glass
window, and did much dahagS: A
magistrate was oallsd upon next
morning to determine who of the
two should pay the cost. The evi.
dence clearly showed that the aim
was a good one, and that if the sec
ond man had not dipped his head he
would have bee n struck.


"Thorefore,'' said the magistrate
"he must pay the damages, as it ii
certain the first man didn't intend tc
injure tho window, and the window
would not have been injured if II
had not been for the act of the second
man."
Year: 1875

MEETING OF New YORK YouNG MEMS
CHRISTIAN AsSoCIATIoN.-At the close OF the
afternoon session of the Convention the New
York State delegates were called together at
the Exchange Hotel to transact important
business concerning their State. Among
other things, it was unanimously resolved 70
procure State secretary as soon us possible
Year: 1875

A DOG ON THE POLICE FoRCE.-
There is dog in Allegheny, Penna,,
owned by Officer Mitchell on the night
police force, concerning which the
Pittsburg Telegraph spcakes thus:
" lie is common looking, medium
sized, Jet black dog. Mitchell came
in possession of him one bleak winter
night last season when the dog was
shivering on the street in starving
condition. lie was taken home and
provided for and ever since he has
proved a valuable addition to the po-
lice force by assisting the officer in the
discharge Of his duties. lie follows
the officer increasingly on all his rounds
and when another officer raps for as
sistance, the dog makes haste with all
speed to the spot and commences to
bark. Should any Of the officers have
occasion to give chase after any one,
the dog marks out the man. and catch
ing him by the pantaloons detains him
by worrying until the arrival Of tho
officer. A short time since tho officers
succeeded in capturing a prisoner that
without the assistance Of the dog
would have escaped. The dog can
discern intoxicated persons from others
and should he meet with such case
on his own prcambulations he keeps
up howl until an officer arrives
The police always make it Il point to
90 to tho spot where the dog is bark
ing, and they are never fooled. The
most singular feature of the dogs life
is that he will not accompany officer
Mitchell in daylight when dressed in
citizens clothes. lie sleeps IN the
day time, and is always on duty at
night with the officer, who prizes him
highly.
Year: 1875

A writer says: | was making cake
one day, preparing for company, and
the monkey followed me into the pam
try and watched every thing l did IN
fortunately, dinner was announced in
the midst of my work, and l left it,
making him 90 out, too, rather against
his will l knew him too well to trust
him in the pantry alone. After dinner
l returned to my cookery. Having care
fully locked the door, was surprised to
find my pet there before me. His atti-
tude was ominous; he on the top of the
barrel two-thirds full of flour and bust
ly occupied. He had got hold of my
egg-boX. broken two or three dozen,
smashed them into the flour barrel with
all the sugar within reach. These he was
vigorously beating into the flour, shells
and all, stopping now and then to take
taste, with a countenance as grave as a
Judges. In my dismay and grief 1 did
not scold him; vet to see my material
so used up, and we living in the coun-
try and guests coming! He had the
most satisfied air, as if he meant :
Look the main operations of the par
" are now over" | had forgotten the
broken pane of glass in the window.
Year: 1875

The following, from Scribner'S Month,
ly, contains some very suggestive
thoughts:


al have no time to read, " is the COM
mon complaint, and especially of wOm-
en- whose occupations are such as to pre-
vent continuous book perusal. They
seem to think because they cannot de
vote as much attention to books as they
are compelled to devote to their avoca-
tiOns, that they cannot read any thing.
But this great mistake. 1t isn't the
books we finish at a sitting which al
ways do us the most good. Those we
devour in the odd moments, half dOz-
en- pages at time, often give us more
satisfaction, and are more thoroughly
digested than those we make particu-
lar effort to read. The men who have
made their mark in the world have gen
orally been the men who have in boy
hood formed the habit of reading at
every available moment, whether for
five minutes or five hours.


1t is the habit of reading, rather than
the time at our command, that helps us
on the road of learning. Many of the
cultivated persons, whose names have
been famous as students, have given on
" two or three hours a day to their
books. If we make use of our spare
minutes in the midst of our work, and
read little, if but a page or para
graph, we shall find our brains quick
ened and our toll lightened by just so
much increased satisfaction as the book
gives US. Nothing helps along the mo-
notonous daily round so much as fresh
and striking thoughts, to be considered
while our hands are busy. A new idea
from a volume is like oil which reduces
the friction of the machinery of life.
What we remember from brief glimpses
into books often serves as a stimulus to
action, and becomes one of the most
precious deposits in the treasury of our
recollection. All knowledge is made
up of small parts which would seem in
significant in themselves, but which,
taken together, are valuable weapons
for the mind, and substantial armOr for
the soul. "Read any thing continuous
w." says DR.. Johnson, land you will
be learned The odd minutes which
we are inclined to waste, if carefully
availed of, will in the long run make
golden hours and golden days that we
shall ever be thankful for.
Year: 1875

the old French Revolution and if the
people come out of it triumphant they
will recast the institutions OF this nation
so that human liberty will be forever safe
from the dangers which now threaten it.
Year: 1875

We would ask the attention OF our
readers to the call for Tree Planting
Convention to be held in ST. Paul Janu-
ary 11th. This is one OF the great IN
terests of our State, AID we nope TO see
the convention well attended, and such
action taken as may guide legislation.
Year: 1875

The brief statement Of the finances
herewith submitted is made to en-
brace the details of most interest.
and invite your attention thereto
with q view to more intelligent
apprehension Of the discussion that
f.ilourc
Year: 1875

unjust criticism, and at times delud-
ed by plausible suggestions that
might have turned them aside from
the supreme object for which they
have striveu. To their talents, dig
nitv of character and untiring ener-
gy, the country will be indebted for
a large measure Of the success Of the
Centennial, and in what remains for
them to do, these qualities should
Danish distrust and command for them
confidence and support. The work
upon the buildings intended for the
exhibition, is progressing rapidly,
and the structure in its architecture
and proportions will be a credit to
the nation. ==The space to be allowed
has been carefully allotted to each
country, and ample provision made
that the articles to be exhibited will
be properly and fully displayed,
while every facility will be afforded
for the examination Of our products.
Philadelphia is enlsrging her accom-
modations for the entertainment OF
guests, the neighbOring cities afford
innmerable opportunities OF Ike
kind, the extensive park where the
Centennial buildings are located, is
every day adding to its natural beau
~ with the contributions of art
which public and private liberality is
adorning its avenues, and the vel
come accorded those who attend the
exhibition, will be in keeping with
the traditional hospitality OF he peo-
pie of Pennsylvania, and we trust
will reflect honor upon the whole ma
tiOD
Year: 1875

DOR SALE--A PAIR OF PONIES THREE AND FOUR
IL years od Harness, Phaeton; also n pair of black
Horses l6 hands years. glass circular front Landau and
sold sacrifice by calling the private stable No 81 East


Thirty street The stock will be shown any time during
he dny
Year: 1875

A YOUNG MAN AGED 25 INTELLIGENT AND or


~ strictly steady habits but without business experience.
wishes employment in legitimate business house where
he learn salary required for time Address j.
POI Ilerald Office
Year: 1875

The writer says: was making cake
one day, preparing for company, and
the monkey followed me into the pantry
and watched every thing did. Unfor-
tunately, dinner was announced in the
midst of my work, and left it, making
him 60 out, too, rather against his will.
l knew him too well to trust him in the
pantry alone. After dinner | returned
to my cookery. Having carefully locked
the door, l was surprised to find my pet
there before me. His attitude was ON
inous; he on the top of the barrel two
thirds full of flour, and busily occupied.
He had got hold of my egg box, broken
two or three dozen, smashing them into
the flour barrel, with all the sugar with
in reach. These he was vigorously beat
ing into the flour, shells and all, stop
ping now and then to take ataste, with a
countenance grave as Judges. INN
dismay and grief did notseold him yet,
to see my materials so used up, and we
living in the country, and guests COM
ing! He had the most satisfied air, as
if he meant, "Look! the main opera
tions of the party are now over"
had forgotten the broken pane of glass
in the window.
Year: 1875

Let those who need to learn a hard
lesson read and ponder the following
incident, which, whether true or not IL
its details, is true in substance:


"GOu love me no longer" said a
bride of few months to her better
half, in his gown and slippers.


"Why do you say that, Puss ?'' he
asked, quietly, removing cigar from
his lips.


"You do not caress me nor call me
pet names; you no longer seek anxious
ly for my company was the fearful
answer.


my DEAR" exclaimed the aggravat-
ing wretch, 9 did you ever notice a man
running alters car? How he does run
over stones, through mud, regardless
of every thing till he reaches the car
And he seizes hold and swings on. Then
he quietly seats himself and reads his
paper"


"And what does that mean?'


''An Illustration, my dear. The cal
is as important to the man after he gets
in as when he is chasing it, but the
manifestation is no longer called for.
would have shot any one who put him
self in my way when in pursuit of you,
as | would now shoot any one who
would come between us. But as proof
of my love, you insist upon my running
after the car. Learn to smoke, my
dear, and be philosopher
Year: 1875

One day recently three young women,
residing near the Big Brink Pond, in
ShOhOla township, Pike County, Penn,
started to 90 berrying. They We're
obliged to cross the pond to reach the
woods. Before entering the boat they
saw something in the distance swim
ming in the water. Thinking it was a
dog, they paid no further attention to
it, but started on their way across the
pond, which is about two miles wide
After rowing for several hundred yards,
the girl who was plotting the boat saw
that what they first thought to be dog
swimming in the water was a buck,
which was coming directly toward them
Having clumsy pair of oars, it was
some time before the boat could be
turned, and then the deer had reached
to within a few yards of them. The
girls became greatly terrified, for the
deer was fast gaining on them, and from
the way it snorted and plunged, they
were satisfied it meant mischief While
the one rowed with all her might the
other two padded, thus somewhat in
creasing their speed; but the deer was
slowly gaining on them, and knowing
they could not reach the shore before
being Overtaken, they ceased rowing to
prepare for the inevitable battle. When
the deer, snorting and plunging, had
reached to within few feet of the boat
the brave girls brought down their
raised paddles upon it with such force
as to drive it under water The girls
again raised their only weapons, and as
the head rose to the surface they again
brought their paddles to bear npon it
with the same result.


When the deer again raised from the
water it seemed to realize that this was
to be the death struggle, and its eyes
cleaned like balls of fire. 1t made q
lunge, and threw its fore feet over the
side of the boat, near the oar locks.
This nearly capsized the clumsy craft,
and threw Maggie Jordan, the oldest of
the three, into the water; but as she fell
she caught the edge of the boat, and was
hauled in by one of her companions
Then the heroine at the oars, as she felt
the animals breath in her face, raised a
paddle and struck for her life, and as
the blow fell across the deer's head the
blood streamed from its nOstrils, and it
sank back helpless and seemingly dead,
but really only stunned. The girls then
started for the shore, leaving the deer
struggling between life and death in the
water.


Reaching the shore, one of the girls
ran to a small log cabin, an eighth of a
mile distant, in which lived family by
the name of Berger, and told what had
occurred. Mr.. Berger seized his rife
and went to the pond, where he found
the wounded deer yet struggling in the
water, a few rods from the shore. He
rowed out to it, and seizing it by the
antlers, cut its throat, and then tOwed
the body to the shore. The deer was
the largest ever killed in the neighbor-
hood, weighing 227 pounds.-NeO York
iSUH,
Year: 1875

But you have guessed the end. Dur


ing those few minutes that we stopped


on the line, the two thieves-darkening
the lamp even after had left them, ,and
using their own key-had left the car
riage under cover of the darkness
managing their escape in their black
| dresses out into the blackness of the
night as cleverly as they had managed
their theft and subsequent concealment.
But how could they have depended on
this unusual delay-@is exquisite OPP
portunity given them in the utter dark
ness, close to the city, yet at no station
When | officially made my deposition,
and explained the cause of our stop
page, something of the truth seemed to
break upon us all; but it was not for a
good while that it settled into a certain
ty. Then it got clear to every body that
the older scoundrel had duped us more
ingeniOusly than the younger ones. As
the incapable old lady deaf as stone,
and so blind that she had to peer
through her glittering glasses, with eyes
always half closed, and so hungry that
she had to stop the train for luncheon
basket he had played upon us the
neatest trick of all Where on earth
were the thick iron gray hair and
whiskers by which we were to have
identified him? But by the time the
police saw the whole thing clearly it
was too late to follow up any clew to
him.


The cab which had taken the eccen-
trio old lady and her parcels and flow
ers from Easton was lost in the city,
and could not be tracked. A high re-
ward was offered for information, but
no one ever won it. My firm belief is
that it was no legitimately licensed cab
at all, but one belonging to the gang,
and part of the finished fraud. / verify
believe, too, that sometimes now
though perhaps on the other side of the
channel-those three practiced knaves
Onjoy hearty laugh over that Decem-
Der journey by night express.


Davis still assures me, with the most
cheerful confidence, that he shall yet
have the pleasure some day of trapping
three of the most expert and skillful
thieves in Britain. wish | felt rs sure
of it.--THe ArgoSy.
Year: 1875

Some day. we say, and turn our eyes
Toward the fair hills Of Paradise.
Some day, some time. a sweet new rest
Shall blossom, fiower-like, in each breast.
Some time, some day, our eyes shall see
The faces kept in memory.


Some day their hands shall clasp our hand,
just over in the Morning Lands.
Some day our ears shall hear the song
or triumph over sin and wrong.


Some day, some time, but oh not vet,
But we will wait and not forget
That some day all these things shallIe.
And rest be given TO you and me.
So wait, my friend, though years move slow
The happy time will come we know.
Year: 1875

The young man who sat on the front
steps of Floyd Avenue house all day
yesterday, was not on a wager, as was
generally supposed. The steps were
newly painted with a patent paint,
Saturday, and the paint was not dry
Sunday evening when the young maj
sat down there to talk with his intended
at the parlor window. He was not ready
to go until midnight, and then found
that the paint under him was dry. Last
night they loosened the plank on which
he sat, and he carried it carefully home
behind him.-Ronie Sentinel.
Year: 1875

WE have often heard the question asked from what and where was the name Tue son derived? It Is generally answered by declaring it an Indian name, but We have never known of an attempt being made to give a definition of it's meaning. The other night WE struck one of the oldest in- habitants, q Papago squaw, and by her we were informed that Tucson was not an Indian name but a Spanish word, and that it means colt under two years old .. She said that the reason this locality was named after the colt was that, one of the first missionaries that settled in this coun- try brought with him some beautiful hor- ses and cattle, among them was colt of great value and of striking beauty. After a time this colt was stolen and rewards were offered and a great search was made for the colt, which was finally found con- cealed in the tulles that then grew very tall in front of Tucson. The man who stole the animal was tried and sentenced to hard labor for a certain length of time and was put to work upon the first church building being erected here at the time. It was called the church of the colt, and as more buildings were erected the town took the name of the colt and has held it ever since, the only difference is in the spelling, a colt less than two yeats old is spelled tuson,' so that Tucson started on it's career less than a two year old colt, but It has already assumed the propor- tons of a full grown horse, and a race horse at that, and bids fair to keep on at race horse speed until it becomes the lar gest inland town west Of the Rocky noun tain%
Year: 1875

X WOMAN named Francisco Rosa went out to Apache Pass this week in search of her son who was made captive by the Apaches near Arispe over ten years ago. The poor woman said that she did not know whether he had entirely forgotten his mother tongue or not, but that she hoped to be able to Induce him to quit his wild life and come and live among his rel atives once more. It is very doubtful If he leaves the Apaches, as he could have done so at any time during the past two years, if he had been so disposed. Her son is undoubtedly married and has chill dren among them, and to all intents and purposes he has become an Apache. But it will be hard trial for his poor mother If he refuses to come with her. During all the long absent years she has constantly thought of and prayed for him, and ow to find him savage and an enemy to her people, will he heart breaking for the poor woman.
Year: 1875

UNTK the last year or so the people of this vicinity had to struggle along with the hard necessaries of life and trust to their future in a better world for the en- joyment of what are esteemed luxnries, such as variety and abundance of fruits and flowers, strawberry and ice cream festivals, young mems christian associa- tions and concert saloons. But we have of late been advancing, with increase of men and means, and last year We had a large addition to our fruit supply, while this Summer we have prospect of con- tinued and abundant ice cream. Francis Forque is at present supplying a very good article of ice cream to the public, at his place opposite pr. Handy's office. Give him a call and you will thank us for the suggestion. Take Juliet with you, on one of these beautiful nights, and visit Forque's ice cream saloon and order one big dish with one spoon in It, and you may be happy yet.
Year: 1875

DRy yPETER THOMAS seems to have pas si2h for peddling pills, and some time ago he was asked by the justice to show his papers. He could not do this and the justice made him pay $50. This week it was supposed that he was at his old tricks again, and Justice Meyers asked him to pay still larger sum to appease the offeu- ded law or to pay the same by service in the county jail. Peter did not like much to do either, so he took the matter before Judge Dunne on writ of habeas corpus, and the judge decided the evidence insuffi- cient and turned Peter loose again.
Year: 1875

WE have had several complaints made to us recently about the Indians in the vicinity of the Huachuca mountains, out side of those who publish a card in anoth- CT column. For the sake of peace those Indians should be compelled to live on the reserve.
Year: 1875

WE paid visit this week to the four milF being erected in front of Tucson by Solomon Warner. He expects to have the mill in running order by the first of Au- gust. He has the best Of machinery, and when finished 1t will be very complete mill.
Year: 1875

FOUR mayor found we were getting a It, tie short of hands on the public works and had eleven of the boys who sleep all day and carouse around nights arrested and placed in position where they could pay their way and be of some service to the county. Some have intimated that such conduct did not indicate that this is a very free country, but our mayor says that the road is open and free to Sonora for all those who will not work and have no visible means of support.
Year: 1875

One who passes through the outlying streets Of
the city on these mellow summer evenings will
hnd groups Of happy children in the ample lawns
Of all the squares, (God bless the board for that
much green grass If for nothing else,) and hear
from hundred glad and innocent voices that
or that


John Brown body lies mouldering In the ground,
While his soul goes marching on, "
only momories-of the out ofdoor delights OF his
own childhood. There isnothing plsasantsr to q
weary or lonely man than such Q stroll, or .
tol Hill and the northern portion Of the city amer
the sun has set when the air is cool and the chill
dren are out IN the unrestrained enjoyment Of the
business from the brain befors you can expect 10
sntuy the fuil hsppiness that you Will see and
hear.