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Year: 1876

The way to save is to. begin with
little matters, and begin at once
No one ever made his way from pov.
erty to riches who scorned economy
in small things; and could not COM
prehend the value of a single cent
The poor man who would get ahead
pecuniarily must save cent after cent
one at time, if he can do no more
till he gets hundred of them, and
so has a dollar, is q wise and noble
thing for him to do. Having thus
actually saved his first dollar, he will
have acquired with it power of self
denial and n tenacity of purpose
which will enable him to save one
dollar after another until he gets a
hundred; and then he can save on in
definitely, and become indepndent
in fortune.


"But," says some one who has
lived all his life without saving,
GLOW am | to save. My habits are
fixed. How can l learn to lay by
something for old agc?" You must
do as to money matters what GER
tain ancient shool of philosophers
didas to morals. These old sages
used every night, to review their act
ions of the day, and see what they
ought not to have done that they had
done, and what they might have done
better of things which it was necces-
sary forthem todo. So too, must you
every night review the action of the
day,and see what you have spent that
'yohsoNght n0tatot' t'lIaxe speRt and
how you might have got more eco
nomically what it was necessary for
you to obtain. Any one who faith
fully makes such review of his ex-
penditures will be apt to discover
many opportunities for retrenchment
and reform; and then, if he will, he
can at once begin to save, and may
acquire economical habits which
will secure his future prosperity.
Year: 1876

The Italian woman only believes
in the sincerity of her lover when he
is ready to commit u crime for her;
the Englishwoman when he is dis
posed to be downright mad in her be-
half and the Fronchwoman, when he
is disposed torender bimsclfsilly and
ridiculous for her sake.
Year: 1876

A razor recovers its edge if left for
Ialf an hour in water which contains
sulphuric or muriatic acid in the proper
tion OF one part by weight Of acid TO
nineteen of water The razor IS care
fully wiped on being taken out of the
acidulated bath, and passed over an oil
stone. The acid bath is said not to hurt
the blades on the contrary, The quality
of the metal in some cases improves by
the immersion. So with scythes and
sickles. The time lost in the harvest
field in the early morning in SSharpeninS
scythes would be spared by laying the
blades for half an hour in bath pre-
pared as above described. As soon as
taken out of The bath they should be
wiped. and a soft sandstone hone passed
along would leave good and uniform
edge behind it. Tsehlv-Zeif'mg.
Year: 1876

tient for gout obeyed me, and in a few
minutes her head rested on my arm.
Have you come to say goodbye -
she said, feebly and there was such a
look of reproach in that poor worn face,
that | only answered in whisper;


No, no, to ask you TO give and bless
me with your love; to ask you to for
give me for my cruel weakness, for I
must have heen mad"


A deep groan made me turn my head
to see that the farmers head was down
upon his arms, and his broad shoulders
were heaving.


"I thought you would never come
again." said Kate, teebly; " but never
gave up hope" ?
Year: 1876

In all diseases affecting these organs,
whether they secret too much or too little
water; or whether they be afflicted with
stone OF gravel, or with aches and pains set
tied in the loins or over the regions of the
kindnevs, these Pills should be taken accord
ing to the printed directions, and the Oint-
ment should be well rubbed into the small
of the back at bed time. This treatment
will give almost immediate relief when all
other means have failed.
Year: 1876

An ADDRESS TO THE 81 & Il
Do you want to purify tho systomf
Do you want to get rid ol Blllousness
Do YOU want something to strengthen you
Do you want good appetite?
Do YOU want to got rid of nervousness
Do you want good digestion?
Do you want to sleep we'll ?
Do you want to build up your constitution
Do you want q brisk and vigorous ieeling


If you do, take
Year: 1876

Those old Snnkcrs never lack for
argument. l@t"I y one rcpIlcl to u
temperance lecturer by the ioj.ow-
ing ''If water rntS the srlcS of
your boots, what effect must it havo
on the coat Of your stomach
Year: 1876

4 swindler in Chicago, during the
recent great fair there. dressed in
homespun clothes. made the acquain-
tance of farmers at hotels and fooled
them in a new way. After inviting
q victim to take walk. he remarked
that strangers were plenty, and they
had better leave their money with the
clerk. He displayed well-filled wal
let, the victim handed over his. and
both were tied together and left with
the clerk. the swindler taking the
check, with which he soon returned
and got all the money.
Year: 1876

IN few departments OF medicine has there
been wrought in recent times q more complete
revolution than in that OF the Pathology and
Therapeutics of diseases OF the Respiratory
gans. The introduction of the IaryngoScope
has given a grade of positiveness and eer-
;alnty 10 the actual seat of the disease.


BY my treatment n complete and permanent
cure of this repulsive disorder can be effected.
This / have demonstrated i'm thousands OF
cases, representing the disease in every form
and all its various stages of development. My
applications are made to reach tine diseased
parts in the most direct and positive manner,
inStantaneously penetrating every cell and
cavity of the head communicating with the
nostrils, and subjecting every por-
tlon of the membrane 10 the heal
ing action of the remedy employed,
with the most beneficial result, and without
causing the least pain or unpleasant sensation.
Noises in the head disappear, the affected cav
tiles are thoroughly cleansed from the in
crusted morbific matter. the offensive breath
is removed and relief from other troublesome
symptoms is almost Immediately experienced.
The discharge soon diminiShcs, irritation is
allayed, the Inflammation subsidies, ulcerationS
are made 10. heal, and finally a radical and
permanent cure Is effected.
Year: 1876

We have just received communication
from nearly every druggist in New England
and the west, and the testimony is universally
We believe there never was a remedy so pOpU-
lar whichever known. and certainly we feel
that never was one more deserving OI praise.
Founded upon correct scientific principles
and calculated by the most accomplished ply
sicians 10 meet the SeVerest forms Of catarrh.
the cures maue by it have not only been num-
erous- but 50 remarkable as 10 excite pubic
attention and cause the sale 10 exceed tenfold
that of amy similar remedy eyer before com


While many are anxious 10 make public
their testimony in favor OF the Radical Cure,
others-sand among this number may DE found
many OF our most respected citizens-diSlLke
10 become publicly identified with so loath-
some disease. Hence. in the following case
mitted 10 refer those VINO may call upon ~
personally 10 him, and 10 state the severity
and condition of the case before and after
using the Radical Cure, and also thai the gen
tleman occupies n responsible Office ia one of
our state Institutions. We quote:


II would not for the world permit my name
10 be used, although have no doubt il would
be Of benefit to many now suffering as 1 have
suffered; but | give you brief statement Of
my case:


"For two years have taken bromide of po-
tassa and bromide of ammonia every day. 1
never passed a single night without getting
up once twice 10 free my throat from tiie
matter that had dropped into il during sleep.
and finallV I cOughed during all this time
Since taking the Rs.dical Cure have taken rn
potasSa or ammonia have slept Soundly every
night without HneasineS> or distress: not q
particle Of matter has dropped into my throat
during sleep, and every symptom of a couch
has left me.


a wonderful result truly all viii say who
know or can realize the extent and severity of
this case. The gentleman has had eighteen
bottles. This must satisfy the Skeptical that
there Is great merit in the Radical Cure. Its
mode of preparation il new and original.
Ignoring the old practices and remedies, nr.
Sanford selected g new field. and has demon.
stTated his method 10 be the only proper and
never failing treatment.


The following recommendations are from
Year: 1876

The diseases OF the ear most prevalent and
destructive 10 hearing are of chronic char
acter, giving neither pain nor distress, nor
presenting any other feature calculated to
arouse immediate alarm. The approach Of
deafness in such cases is so extremely inSidi-
Gus that a patient Is unable 10 tell when the
difficulty was first pOticed, and so slow ami
gradual in its development that no progress is
perceptible except At long intervals of time.
At first the hearing is found little less acute
than formerly, and somewhat closer atten-
tion has TO BE- paid If We wish 10 hear dis
tinctlv
Year: 1876

Occasionally We find that only one ear Is at
tackled, the other retaining its hearing power
often for years. Where this is the case no Diff
Guilty is experienced in hearing conversation
readily, except when approached on the deaf
side, but the power is lost to know the direc-
tion of sound; If hallooed 10, for instance,
person so affected could not tell which way the
sound came from. In the majority of cases
the other ear becomes affected in time, and
what was before n serious Inconvenience be-
comes then an actual misfortune.
Year: 1876

In the more advanced stages the discharges
are generally Of an offensive odcr, causing
great annoyance To ones friends and 70 the
patient himself, while his sense OF smell re-
mains. This annoyance from the Odor be-
comes almost beyond endurance, more
especially when the disease assumes the form
of ozsena, and the delicate bones of the nose
become diseased
Year: 1876

Much OF the discharge passes backward
either dropping into the throat or collecting
as a tough, viScid. tenacious phlegm behind
and above the soft palate in the passage be-
tween the throat and head. Its lodgment en-
harnesses respiration and creates a constant
and almost irresistible desire To relieve the
discomfort by drawing the offensive substance
into the throat by a loud Insulation through
the nose, so as then 10 be able TO eject IL by n
diSagrceable "hawking."
Year: 1876

The election yesterday was one Of bril-
liancy in the history of the Democratsc
party. The good news in our own county
is only equaled by that which comes from
Kent and Sussex. The first Of these coun-
ties gives about one thousand Democratic
majority, and the latter five hundred, and
in this county we will have over three
hundred majority. This is certainly cheer
ing news for November.
Year: 1876

the Holy God is blasphemed to give to de-
bate fire and dash, that truth cannot DO,
and sound argument will no. bear out
We believe that the better class Of literary
men as political speakers, if they would
keep the passions toned down, under the
discipline of reason, and could train their
thoughts to an equal flow with their ora
torical powers, would be effective speakers,
and more influential debators than those
who are now Haunting the bloody shirt
through the country and making
votes in the ranks Of the genteel por-
ton Of their party for Tilden and Hen
bricks.
Year: 1876

LET no voter forget that when he casts a
ballot in favor Of the Republican party,
that he endorses prevailing sentiment Of
that party in this state; that the working
man shall not be elevated from hard labor.
Year: 1876

Ono of the Wires on which the Temporary


Bridge will SwinR-Accidcnt to tho Hoist-


ing Apparntus-The Wire ut the Bottom.


The large carrier cable at the East river
bridge was taken across the river yesterday
morning at slack water. Twelve hundred feet
OF tho wire rope, which Is as thick as a lady's
wrist, had been carried over the TOP OF the
Brooklyn tower to the anchorage on that side OF
the stream. The rest Of 1t, about $3.50 feet, was
around a drum on a scow at the foot OF the
tower. After Superintendent harrington had
made and placed the wooden brakes to control
the unloosenng Of the cable as the scow IN owed,
he summoned the tug boats Edward Anna and
John X. Guile to the scow. The Anna made
fast, and her companion steamed on to warn the
vessels approaching. Tho hanging cable was
tied 10 position at the base Of the tower by
stout hempen rope to keep IL from being
carried down stream. At fifteen minutes past
II o'clock the tug, followed by the scow, start
cd across the stream. The band OF the
excursion steamer Americus levelled their horns
at the scow and played Hold the Fort, for /
am coming" Two workmen with pots OF grease
kept the drum journals In oil, to ease the frc-
tion, and six others stood with their hands on
the lever which worked the brakes en- the
wheels OF the rum to stop It's revolution at
moments notice. There was a stin outward
current, and tue feet made complete curve In
CrObSlng. lnero was some ChnReT tnhL tDe
strain would carry away the frame work on
which the drum rested but careful watch pre-
vented any disagreement. The New York shore
was reached at twenty-six minutes past eleven,
the trip having been made In eleven minutes.
The cable was drawn over the top OF the New
York tower and dropped on the other side. The
end was fastened to a drum and everything was
prepared for the hauling Of the rope out OF the
river at four o'clock In the afternoon.


AT that time President Murphy and
other OF the bridge officers gathered at
tho base Of the New York tower to
see the operation. The two tugs were sent up
and down the river to keep back the many ves-
sells coming both ways. II was to little purpose
that they steamed and puffed, for the incoming
aud outgoing vessels went stubbornly ahead.
The police boat Seneca, Rlistenlng with the
glossy hats OF New York politicians stopped
and made fast at the base OF the New York
tower At half past four rod flag was waved
from the, TOP OF the New York tower, and the
hempen lashings the Brooklyn side were
cut by workman who had stood for half
hour, knife In hand. The wind and the strong
tide carried the cattle on the New York side as
far down the river as the end OF the tower. and
then the machinery stopped working. The
sheave on the New York tower had become in
jured. ana. Gs the workmen were unable to put
II in order again, the raising Of tho cable was
postponed until this morning.
Year: 1876

The winter of 1776-one hundred years
aqo-was almost as remarkable as the
present one has been for its mildness.
All the barbors ON the Atlantic coast
were generally free from ice; some of
the rivers were so far open as to per-
NIT communication between the differ
ent American camps. 1t is said that
General Washington had formed plan
for the surprise Of the British forces in
Boston, and was prevented from carrying
tout by the absence of the ice in the
harbor, which he had unconsciously as
sumed as material part of his calcula-
tions. In regard to the present mild
winter, curious statement, which we
believe will be borne out on examina-
ton, is, that the sailors and the weather.
wise people generally predicted that the
season would be unusually mild. Before
the close ofnayigation the marine reporter
of the Tribune ne corded some prediction
of this kind. Itwas said then that the
muskrats and beavers had made their
winter arrangements ON an extremely
modest scale. Scientific people might
find it worth their while to institute
some inquiries on this score before the
opportunity is past.-Chicago Tribune.
Year: 1876

Here is a case which will puzzle
considerably those who delight in
solving enigmas and answering
conundrums: A father and son
were recently married to two sis
ters. AS these marriages are per-
fectly legal some curious relation
ships will arise should the parties
have issue. The father, who mar
ried one Of the sisters, is the brother
in-law of his son. If the father
have issue of a son, and the son
also have issue of son, the son Of
the father, who married one sister,
will be half-brother of the son who
married the other sister; his
mothers son will also be his
brother.in-law and her half-brother,
uncle of his own uncle'S son, and
cousin to his own nephew. The
son of the son who married one
of the sisters will be grandson to
his amt and nephew to his grand
father and step-grandmother, cous-
in to his uncle and (by marriage)
to his own aunt. Should one sis.
ter have issue of a daughter, and
the other of a son, and they were
to marry, which would also be
legal, the relationships that might
arise would "puzzle a Philadelphia
lawyer" or any other man.
Year: 1876

Was Cardinal AHtOheIli n Priest:
New York Freeman's JOurnal,l


Antonelli was not aspriest when
he was made cardinal. Sundry
graduates from the Urban College,
long resident in Rome, have related
it as certain that, at some period of
his career as cardinal, he received
the order of priesthood. 0ns story
was that, on the death of his
mother, he was ordained priest on
account of his desire to offer the
holy sacrifice for her.


We are inclined to believe Chat
all the positive assurance Of many
Roman doctors had no other basis
than Roman street gossip. 1t seems
pretty certain that Cardinal Anto-
nelli never became q priest. 1t is
recorded of him, with the beautiful
humility SO often seen among the
great in truly Catholic atmospheres,
chat, as cardinal, he used often to
serve the mass OF his private chap
lain, at which it was his custom to
attend every morning before engag-
ing in his arduouS occupations.
Year: 1876




Mesmerism may be defined as
power which a stronger is supposed
10 be able to exercise over weaker
person, or q healthy over diseased,
whereby through o mere exercise Of
the will, but more generally by this
means, accompanied by stroking
with the hands, the former is thrown
into a state of sleep. During this
state certain sensations are expe-
rienced which arise from nervous
excitement, and may have good
effects upon the health The method
by which mesmerism is generally
performed is as follows The pa
tient is placed in a sitting posture.
The mesmerizer, seated on a chair
a little more elevated and at the
distance of about a foot from the
patient, takes the thumb Of the
patient between his two fingers, go
that the inmost parts of the thumbs
are in contact with one another.
He fixes his eyes upon the patient
and remains in this position till he
feels an equal amount of heat es-
tablished between his thumbs and
those of the patient. Withdrawing
his hands he then places them upon
tie shoulders, where he allows them
70 remain for about a minute, and
then conducts them slowly with a
SLIGHT friction along the arms to the
exfremities of the fingers. This
operation is called pass and is re-
heated five or six times. Passes are
then made over the rest of the body,
ending finally with several trans
verse passes before the face and
breast. at the distance Of three OF
four inches. The result, when there
is no obstacle or deranging cause,
is that the patient falls inyoluntarily
into a sort of trance. Though there
has been a great deal of humbug
practiced under the name Of mes.
merism, there is still great deal
lin it that science has yet to explain
Year: 1876

A CAUTION To EARLY RIsERs.-A yery
curious case recently reported from St.
Mary's Hospital may serve as valuable
caution TO early risers and to conscientious
publicans. The man had completely lost
the use Of his upper extremities, while his
voice was reduced to the merest whisper.
On being questioned, he stated that as he
usually finished his work just as the public
houses opened, he always had the very
first glass of beer or gin that was served
in the morning-that is to say, the liquor
which had remained all night in the draw
pipe in contact with the lead.


His gums showed the well known blue
line indicative of lead poisoning, and 9TH
er conflrmatory symptoms existed which
need not be detailed here. Some of the
gin which he drank every morning having
been procured and tested, gave 1-43Oth Of
grain per fluid ounce. He was ultimate
ly cured by the use Of iodide of potassium
and galvanic baths.
Year: 1876

The report that Col. Il. A. Smith has re
tired from the position OF associate editor
of the Portland Press seems to be well
founded. His sharp and vigorous pen die
good service for the republican party, par
ticaarly in the recent campaign. We
trust his retirement from editorial work is
but temporary, and that the party and
the State will soon again have the benefit
of his ability and experience as journal
Ia
Year: 1876

He Wants to Know About Those


United States AIarshnls In the


south.


Aspectsl Washington despatch to the
Philadelphia Times, says:


Attorney General Taft has trouble ahead
Senator Bayard says he shall insist upon
having Taft's department furnish the Senate
with statement of the number of marshals
employed during the last election, where
stationed and how long employed, as asked
Tor 10 the resolution which Mr.. Bsyard In
troduced few days since. Mr.. Taft sent
back word that he could not tell, and it is
evident now that he will tell If he can't help
1t. Officials here, however, who are acquain
ted with the inside of his department, as
sert positively that If Taft gives the word
the data required can be collected IN two
hours and half. Testimony received also
indicates that a perfect army of marshals
were employed, and Bayard is determined
to know how many. When that is known
and the time of service, 1t is the easiest
thing in the world to compute the cost, for
the law fixes the pay at five dollars day.
The next question will then be, where did
the money come from
Year: 1876

OFFICE N. o. PACIFIC RAILWAY, !


80 Magazine street, I


May 81. 1876. }
All a meeting Of the Board of Directors OF this
Company held on the 10th inst. the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:


Resolved That those who are, or may be-
come voluntary subscribers to the capital stock
Of the New Orleans Pacific Railway Company,
and shall have made payments on their sub
scrptions prior TO the collection Of the tax i'm
posed by act No 90 acts OF 1876 shall be entitled
to credit on the unpaid portions of their vol
untary subscription equal to the tax paid by
them respectively, and all who shall have paid
their voluntary subscriptions IN full prior to the
| collection of said tax. shall on presentation at
the Company's office of the tax receipt, be re-
funded the amount of tax paid, provided the
same does not exceed the voluntary subscrip-
ton. and provided also that the city Of New Or
leans shall have paid over to the Company the
tax collected from such voluntary subscribers
prior to the demand by him for refunding.'
The law requiring the city administration to
submit the question Of taxing the property OF
the parish of Orleans one-half of one per cent
per annum for a period Of four years, to the
nualified electors of the city, for the construc
ton and equipment Of this road has been, part
" by the city authorities. partly by forensic In
genuity supplied by the Property Holders
Association. obstructed. thus delaying the sub
mission Of the tax question to vote OF tho real
people of our city.


This Board of Direction will not even in pros
ence Of judicial or other impediments. abandon
the enterprise our deserving citizens have so
greatly at heart. They Will continue -obstructed
haraAsed. crippled in resources it may be-but
they will resolutely persevore in the work thoy
have undertaken and will, as rampant of steel
stand between the New Orleans Pacific Railway
and al enemies. foreign or dom site.
The people can are satisfied in any event
construct aud equip their road by a little further
extension Of their generous support; but the
paltry tax they are temporarily denied the right
to impose would have Rufficed amply to have
com peted the road without n dollar OF indebt-
edness or q master. other than ourselves-the
people
We earnestly invite the attention of our fol-
low citizens to those who are opposing this vital
undertaking. and in confidence appeal TO them
to stand by and uphold us in our determination
to connect this city by rail with the groat and
growing State of Texas.


BY order Of the Board:


Il. b. WHEELOCK. President


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