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Year: 1875

NCgg0E Ks E0&G>-T&ece Il & strong
prejudice among the people Of this country
against mutton as an article of food. We
are able to account for this state of feeling
only upon the assumption that it results from
the absence of habit We all know that
taste, to a very great degree, depends upon
Use, and we know also that pork, in some
form, has been the great staple upon the
farmers table, and that mutton has found
its way there only occasionally, and often
then only Of very inferior quality, and in
such condition as 10 impart Il strong sleepy
flavor 10 the meat. The sheep and lamb are
among the most beautiful, and at the same
time, the most cleanly Of animals, while all
physicians agree in recommending the use OF
mutton or lamb as among the most healthful
of all animal foods. a large proportion of
the tillers of the soil drag out miserable days,
simply because they persist In eating salt pork
salt hams and shoulders, IL spring and sum
mer, when a good dish OF mutton would give
them new life and strength. Salt meat of
every kind, and especially salt pork, Is very
hazll u digestion, ana atoz3s R0Jy a Veyy
snail Gtuuuut OF uutriueut- When eaten
Iy those Of weakened digestion, II often be-
comes an actual injury to the system by dis
healthful action OF the digestive organs
Year: 1875

Deacon Ladue, of Wisconsin, weat TO the
barn the other day and hung himself with
a log chain because his vile playfully kick
ID bis hat OF and exclaimed: That's the
kind of cIotnes-pin an
Year: 1875

There are two classes OF lmmigTants-thOse
W no possess capltaI enough 20 buy IasNd and
stock farms. and those whose whole capital
is in their strong arms. We yesterday pointed
out plan by which the first class could be
assisted to settle advantageously. but it is far
more difficult to suggest feasible manner of
providing for the laboring element. The
State Grange, however, has so confidently
invited labor TO this coast, and has, through
its Immigration Bureau, held out such glow
ing inducements, that we cannot suppose
these steps were taken without consideration,
and must assume, at least antil the contrary
is demonstrated, that there really is a wider
demand Tor labor than We had believed exist
ed Under the circumstances, therefore, We
take it to be the imperative duty of the State
Grange to exert itself in providing employ
ment for the mass of labor it has been SO
largely instrumental in bringing here. And,
besides what the Grange ought to do, it may
be suggested that there viii never be a better
time than the present for getting rid of
/" Chinese cheap labor, since white labor is
destined evidently to be so cheap that it Will
be brought within the reach of all That Is,
of course, assuming that the labor market is
rather over than under done, as facts appear
to indicate. If, on the other hand, there
really is room and to spare in existing indus
tries for all who are coming among US, there
will be 10 considerable or permanent fall in
wages. But We shall not advise anybody to
take that view of the situation. Finally, if
it is proved that some thousands of people
must suffer for want of work, it Will become
necessary 10 devise means of employing them;
and here our great landowners can, If they
cL 1Ose, help materially in the solution of the
pr,, ,hlem by dividing up their enormous hold
mos. s. ni2g small parcels on easy terms to
actual settlers, aud eschewing the usurious
practices which have II, .,Sde land monopoly q
stencil in the nostrils of the people he~atOfOre.


We copy the above from the Sacramento
Record, and We do so for the purpose of indi-
eating the danger that is sure to attend a
wild rush of immigrants. Men who have
with them a few hundred or few thousand
dollars, are always an acquisition to new
country, bat a wild rush cf penniless adven-=
turers to country like our own is an evil to
be deprecated. Small farmers, and repre-
sentatives of the various industrial classes
who have the means to engage in business on
their own accoun', Will here find field for
the exercise Of their skill; bat for the class
who depend upon working for others, the
de.aaud is limited, and anything like rush
viii De cure TO overstock the market.
Year: 1875

Wien a couple of young folks get so that
they want to waltz AL the iiine at ball
and have no Quadrii!es, that's q sign tha;
they are never gUiis.s TO stop until some fur
niture man is made happy.
Year: 1875

POLITICAL LIEs.-It is high time that
the atmosphere should be redOlent with
falsehood, therefore we are not surprised
TO see that model of sensational journal
ism, the San Francisco Chronicle, coming
70 the front. 1t has discovered a deep
laid plan to give the State to the Demo-
Gratis, al ] one feature of this plan is for
the "Sargent- Gorham" Republicans to
vote the Democratic ticket. The Chron-
tcte is correct in one thing-there Is deep
laid plan to give tho State to the Demo-
erats, but the principal feature in II was to
nominate third State ticket made up In
the main of Republicans, which would
draw of votes enough from the regular
Republican nominees to insure Demo
cratic success. Whether the pan will
work we'll remains to be seen.
Year: 1875

At the earnest solicitation of many
friends, and in the exercise of the right
guaranteed to every citizen by the free
Institutions of this Country, l hereby
announce myself as an Independent Can
didate for the position of AssEMBLYMAN
for the counties of Shasta and Trinity,
subject only to the decision of the PEOPLE,
independent of parties, at tho Polls in
September.


My record in the past is criterion of
what my course will be in the future. if
elected. If successful, my mbtion will
be to faithfully represent the interests of
the whole people and do what is RIGHT.
opposing, to the best of my ability ali
the oppressive mOnopolies and dishonest
schemes against the public interest. On
the important question of No Fence law
F Ire pas law, | shall oppose its appli
catlon To the counties of Shasta and Trim
ity, believing the passage of such law
would greatly injure the prosperity of
said counties. ~
AS nave neither time nor money 10
devote to eleetioneering, | refer voters 10
those friends who have been acouainted
with me and my transactions during a
residence IN Shasta county of over twenty
three years, as to what kind of man /
am, and as to my character and reputation
Tor honesty and tair-dealing.


Respectfully, KLOTz. !
Year: 1875

A GAINESVILLE tTennessee) special
says two Irishmen attacked colored boy
with knife the other day and on the day
following body Of about twenty negroes
attacked the two men and ran them into
grocery where they killed them.
Year: 1875

The Currency question threatens to
disrupt PARTIES in the National Campaign
next year. The Western and Southern
Democrats favor initiation. while those
from the Eastern and Middle States op
nose IL
Year: 1875

Charles Warren Stoddard quietly re.
moves the romance from the Venitian
llower.girls by saying There are flower
women who offer you straw with 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 bntton-hole with their villain
GUS little bouquets, and follow you for
halt o block imploring you TO buy. II
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, aud at once selects
a new bouquet, even less desirable than
the last, with which to beguile you"
Year: 1875

IMPORTANT ABOUT THR RAILROAD We
have been permitted to make the follow
Ing extract from private letter receiv-
ed from Ottawa last evening. The writ
er is a gentleman thoroughly reliable
and in position to obtain correct in
formation. We confess it takes little
of the rose color from popular anticipa.
tions as respects this years operations
on the Island: "Two millions for B.
G. Railway are on the estimates, but it
is thought the only way it can be spent
this year is in rails which will account
for their shipment. So far as the Is
land is concerned. all I can gee will be
done this year is surveys, and advertis>
ing for tenders about July. I don't
think much work will be done this year.
-Colonist.
Year: 1875

THE law making it misdemcan.
or to carry concealed Seapons goes
INTO effect on the 10th day of May.
1t Is to be hoped that the law will
be strictly enforced, and that the
people as well rs The officers Of the
county, will see the imperative
necessity OF reporting all inirac-
tons Of sand law. Stack arms, and
let US have peace.
Year: 1875

Again there is either day of quiet rest
and preparation for weeks work or rest
less one for unusual enjoyment for the gener-
al public. For those who only care for the
latter nothing is at hand to recommend,
For those who wish to combine all, the news
Canal street, is furnished with every requi-
site. There are all the regular publications;
you can get new monthlies this morning and
weeklies and dailies, all illustrated and
some in the brightest colOrs. Reading for
the million is there, and if the old standards
fail to attract there are new and truly star
tling novelties to satiate every taste.
Year: 1875




Down AMONG THE SINFUL.-Recently a
frail but fair young woman, q resident Of
one OF the splendid palaces of sin in the
First District, was prostrated with fever
which fact was made known to one of her
admirers, at present in this city on visit.
He lost no time in finding physicians
of note to attend her. They Immediately
pronounced the disease yellow fever, and SO
aggravated that they could give no hope of
saving the poor creatures life. A few hours
later the victim had the vomit, and then all
chance was gone, for the doctors had been
summoned at the eleventh hour. The mo.
ment it was known that grim death would
claim the sacrifice of a soiled dove the land
lady closed her establishment to all but
those who felt an interest in the case; she
had done all that money and kind heart
could do to save the girls life, a life that
was nothing but ordinary to her. After the
reaper took his own, the woman who has
the house proved that even in life of
shame there are instances Of nobleness
which put to blush the pretensons of peo
pie who wear their religion on their sleeves.
Nothing was left undone; nothing was lack
ing, only this, it was all in a house of aban-
doned life; yet neighbors who rank as bet
ters may read valuable lesson in charity
in this short chapter. In lite the misguided
girl was beautiful, fact that proved fatal
to her. 1t is believed that her parents re-
side in Detroit, but she came to this city
from Cincinnati only to find an early grave,
grave that it ID possible she gladly flew
Year: 1875

BURGLARS AMONG THE SwEETs.-Be-
sn one and four o'clock yesterday morn
burglar made an unwelcome visit to
Canal street confectionery store OF Mr..
bnz. The safe key had been left in the
he, and the thief found it and made good
Of bis time. He unlocked the safe, took
800, locked the safe and kindly laid the
where the owner could find it easily.
verware was not disturbed nor were
uable documents. 1t is supposed that
burglar was well acquainted with the
kmises and that ia all.
Year: 1875




won that game, and another, and SO on
until after midnight, Miller getting his
work in only once more. The waif was not
known to anybody in the room, but before
he concluded every admrer of the game
felt acquainted with him. After the third
game the resident doffed his jacket, and
made no remarks concerning discounting
the waif, but it was even points. Then the
stranger took off his vest, still cool as an
iced cucumber. and quietly struck out from
his shoulders, playing boldly all the time.
When the play closed he had more money
than he possessed on euterlng the room.
There were all sorts of coDjectures as to
who the straggler was, but billiard shsrps
are not willing to tackle the unknown, even
for the fun of the thing.
Year: 1875

story appears to be substantially true.
If the award actually made had been enc
Of any possible honesty, we should be at
liberty to suppose that the judges had
taoitly rejected the bribe, while allowing
the brlber to suppose II was accepted,
and that the story of the outbidding was
a false rumor or a spiteful conjecture OF
the disappointed party. A curious part
Of the story is, that the poor musician,
who spurned the first bribe, was the only
one who did not accept the second, and
that he actually gave mis- vote in favor OF
the very meritorious pianos for which his
vote could not be bought.


Since this affair piano fortes have prac-
tically ceased to be exhibited in the
American Institute fairs. Last fall, the
only instrument on exhibition was q
poor one, bearing the name of the Pseu-
do-manufacturer, who had been the only
successful patron OF the concern. The
other competitors had united In protect
to the Board of Directors, who promised
to appoint new committee and revise
the award, but this was never done.


am assured that complaints Of this
kind might be detailed by hundreds.
A single paIpable example, is the award
to manufacturer OF plated Britannia
ware, which the judges had the impu-
dence to indorse as the best plated ware
in the worldj IN the face OF the notorious
fact that all Britannia plated ware is al
most worthless compared with the plated
hard metal made BY the Elkingtons, Of
Birmingham, and by our own great siI-
versmiths, the Gorham Company, OF
Providence. In consequence of such
palpably fraudulent awards, the latter
company, though making a magnificent
exhibition of solid silver in the last fair,
refused all solicitations to allow theiri
goods to enter into competition.


A NEW WORK BY GEORGE MACDONALD,
ON the English Civil War, is to be pub
lished as serial in the London GraphIOt
and the Christian Union, of this city.
commencing in April. One is naturally
curious to see what the latitudinarians
sentimentalist and novelist will make Of
the stern history of that Puritan con-
flict. Probably not very much in COM
mon with his hero-w orshirping country-s
man, Carlyle. V.
Year: 1875

All persons knowing Themselves
indebted To the firm of Pease & THy-
Tor, will please call ana settle their
account at once, as we cannot trust
out our goods forever.


We can take stand off "eleven or
eight times" but when it becomes
chronic we must call for Il settlement.
We want to sell goods cheap and fur
nish the BEST OF ARTICLES in our
line, and in order to do SO we must
have money tn pay for them in the
Eastern markets.


80 please call at Capt. Brown's
office and settle, and oblige


Yours Respectfully,
n2tf PEAsE & TAYLOR,
Year: 1875

CoLuMEIA RIVER IMrKovEMESTs.-We
call special attention 10 the letter of our
Washington correspondent. His reference
TO the Columbia River Improvements, and
the strong probability that an appropriation
will BE- made at the present session Of Con-
gress, viii be good news for the people living
east of the mountains. In this connection we
may add, that it l. of the utmost Importance
that these improvements should be kept out
Of the hands of any corporation or combina-
ton Of spectators. It is understood that
company has already been formed at Port
land with q view OF seizlng upon this grant,
and diverting what ought 10 be 8 great pub


lie beuefactiou TO purposes Of private gain
The talk about a second lire Of steamers
upon tho Columbia River is thought to tie
cover to a scheme that conter1plates the ap-
preparation Of the canals and locks that are
10 be constructed at public expense. Such
scheme Is only worthy company OF unprin-
cipied Spectators, and it becomes the duty of
our citizens to keep close watch upon the
men who prate about monololies and at the
same time are endeavoring to fasien a still
greater incubus rpon the country. In this
matter Senators Mitchell and Kelley are
working in the interest Of the people, and We
trust that they Will embody in the bill pro-
vision that viii shut out the monopolists and
secure to the people forever the free naViga-
ti5n Of the " Great River of the Wet"
Year: 1875

ScARClTY OF WArEB-At the fire on sun
day morning, 1t was found impossible to
bring the engines into use owing 10 the diff
Gully Of obtaining water. This Is defect
that should at once be remedied. There can
be no difficulty Whatever in supplying all
that part Of be town north OF Mill Creek
with water, and il should be attended TO, A
few cisterns suitably distributed, and fed by
means of a fume VIII meet this want, and
give that part ot the town protection against
ire.
Year: 1875

LIGHTING IN THE CENTENNIAL YEAR
The Philadelphia Ledger says As far as
we have been able to learn, the proposed
illumination of the city tonight will con-
sist in the main Of the lighting up of the
gas burners in the front rooms on all the
floors of dwelling houses, and of such
other places as may be open. lndepend-
ence Hall and the adjacent buildings it
is proposed to illuminate by other means
than the ordinary gas burners inside,
and there may perhaps be special lights
IN a few other places. No special hour
for the illumination has been agreed
upon. but we presume it will be general
from about O. clock until after the New
Year is fairly in-sometime after twelve,
midnight.
Year: 1875

LIGHTING THE CIrY.-The bids for
lighting the city lamps will be found in
another column. The vast difference in
the amounts bid may be astonishing.
But the same thing occurs in nearly all
kinds of business. A gentleman who
has recently erected large hotel adopt
ed the principle of asking sealed bids
for nearly all the work as well as mate
rials, and his astonishmeHt was great
upon finding some CT the merchants
differ so widely.
Year: 1875

Genl Hawley in speaking Of the i'm
rnensity of the various structures. few
days ago said that the Main Building
Of the Centennial alone, would hold every
man, woman and child in Philadelphia
and ample room left for every person in
Baltimore.
Year: 1875

The Vermont centennial Committee
have determined to ask the Govnernor
of that State to call the Legislature
together in special session in order to
vote the necessary appropriation to
have the State properly represented at
the Exhibition.
Year: 1875

A Denial-EX-GOverno Parker Not II


Member OF the Order of the American


Union.


Yesterday Governor joel Parker, the
Democratic war Governor Of New Jersey.
stated to New York Herald reporter
that he was sorry to see that his name
had been mentioned as a member of the
Anti Catholic Political Association which
has recently been exposed in the Herald.
He said that far from being a member Of
any such Order he has always been op-
posed to secret political organizations.-
He had opposed the know Nothing Soci-
ETY. when it sprang into existence, and
ever since then had set his face against
similar movements. He hoped thrt his
denial would gain through the Hearld
the wide circulation which the publica.
ton Of the charge in thal paper Lad Civ.
en it.
Year: 1875

LISTEN TO BUSINESS.--We keep
on hand a large supply Of Jewelry,
the latest novelty of all its branches.
Also a large assortment of Foreign
and American wacthes, clocks and
plated ware of all descriptions,
which we offer as cheap as any
dealer in the Union Come and see
us, and we will convince you that
we mean what we say.


CARTWRIGHT Il JAMES.
Year: 1875

Industrial Association is approach
ing, and the degree of its success
will reflect not little on the people
of Mineral Point. People from
abroad have always assisted nobly
in bringing together valuable col
lection Of materials FOR exhibition !;
but there are certain things that
will enhance the general pleasant
ness and beauty Of the collection
tnat must be furnished largely by
the people of Mineral Point. 1t is
to them the association owes its eX-
istence, and on them it reflects con-
siderable of honor. 1t ought then
to be matter of pride to our peo-
pie to contribute everything possi-
ble to adorn the hall with works Of
skill and art With this purpose in
view, every one, who has taste for
any branch of fine art whatever,
ought to exhibit something as a
result of his taste and industry.
1t makes no difference whether q
premium is expected or not, such
an effort will be appreciated by all
enlightened people, and the object
produced will be work well done,
which is never lost, though the re-
ward is not received at once. 1t is
by individual efforts that such en-
terprises become a success, and in
beautifying the halls with works of
fine" art our citizens will doubtless
take pride. Let each one, therefore,
endeavor to exhibit something that
will assist in forming collection Of
this kind that will reflect as much
credit on the people of cur city as
those from abroad deser9 who have
contributed largely to the success
of the enterprise in other branches.


1t is especially desirable that
those residing in and around Miner
al Point should make their entries
on the first day Of the fair. The
time for entries is necessarily short
and those from long distance must
needs come last, hence to avoid con-
fusion, or being cut off, those at
home ought to enter as early as
possible.
Year: 1875

THE incendiary who set the Mos
COW hotel on fire has been caught
in Black Earth by detective who
had the case in hand. He is Nor
wegian named Tory Boo, and des-
perate character. He is now in
Jail at Madison.
Year: 1875

THE Juvenile Temple, of this city,
will hold a picnic Thursday, one
week from to-day, near the city.
Preparations of every description
are being made for good time.
The entertainments of this order
have always afforded great pleasure
to those attending, and the man
ayers are determined that this one
will be as agreeable and profitable
as any that has preceded.
Year: 1875

Bright shines the sun upon your natal day.
Bright bloom the flowers liz our southern


cline:


Thus may fate ever fling across your way
The richest gifts ofnature and ftimc.
Best sisters may the future never cease
To fold you meath the snowy wings of


peace.


Dear, dark-eyed Helen. In thy days of youth,
Fair as the beauteous queen of ancient Troy
May fancy's early dreams prove only truth.
Where doubt and pain shall never dare an


noy.


And may you ev .r dwell wilt lin the shrine
Where hearts shall yield their keeping un-


to thine.


Some goddess rules within each living soul
And proves Its blessing or its greatest curse; !;
And angel watchers noting her control,
Smile when the evil passions are dispersed.
Methinks she taught to you the magic art,
To write your name forever on each heart
And blue-eyed Mamie with thy golden hair,
Shedding halo round thy girlish face,
Sweet be thy life. as thou art sweetly fair,
Growing thy soul with every winning


grace,


Would we could cheat old Time out Of his


prize,


And keep the sirl-iight ever in your eyes,
You tread with eager steps the fowery track
That leads thee up the rugged hill ofllfe;
The future Is so fair you meier look back:
To count the pleasures In thy childhood


rife,


Then may your young soul ever as to-day,
Look up the iuture's golden lighted way.
Fair sisters as you sing your evening hymn,
And the sweet anthem wanders up tn God !;
Perhaps some soul that lives where all Is


dim,


Passing in sorrow underneath the rod;
May catch a glimpse of comfort In the strain,
And bless the singer for the song again.
May your feet never reach life's troubled tide;
Your lips tho cup 0fJoy only taste,
Yet should you wander on tn @ darker side,
Send as your envoy, Hope, over the waste,
Then may the dove quickly return and bring
An olive branch beneath her snowny wing.
Year: 1875

The complacent expression Of the smoker as
he puffs away at one Of Goldsmith's cigars is
worth seeing. Anyone trying my goods once
will surely come for more at


l. GOLDSMITH'S,
At the Orient Cigar Stand, Downey Block,
and at the Identical, under the Backman
House.
Year: 1875

The Nevada ninnyhammer who has
just buried his wife in silver coffin has
done a good deal of harm. Other
women will now feel that nobody cares
a farthing for them if they are not
laid away in the same style, and they
won't put up with any of your German
silver cofins, either.