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Year: 1872

There are three ways to sweep a
carpet-one right and two wrong
ways. One wrong way is to hold
the broom nearly in front Of the
operator, with the handle inclined
backward toward him, then press
down as a forward thrust is given,
thus throwing the heaviest dirt half
way across the room, while the
light particles are sent whirling
about, covering, as they settle, every
article of furniture.


Another way to sweep 4 carpet is
to move the broom forward with 4
heavy, drawing stroke by which the
material to be removed is pressed
into The carpet rather than worked
gently along on the surface. If
either of these wrong ways is adop-
ted, the broom will wear out the
carpet more than it is worn by the
occupants of the dwelling. When a
sweeper collects dust-pan full Of
the nap of the carpet every time it
is swept, 4 new one will soon be
required.


The right way to sweep is to
incline the handle a little forward,
them give Il light drawing stroke,
allowing the broom to hardly touch
the carpet. Not one-half the weight
of the broom should be allowed to
press on the carpet, rs the dirt is
moved forward. Let the dirt be
moved and rolled along very lightly.
fla generous supply of tea grounds,
small bits Of wet paper, or clean
and wet sawdust can be spread over
the carpet before the sweeping is
commenced, all the fine dirt will
adhere to the wet material. a little
smart woman who is terror to dirt
will frequently hurl it about the
room as if it were impelled by u
whirlwind, and when the task is
ended her dust-pan will contain
scarcely enough to pay for sweep
ing. But by using Il good broom
having long, elastic brush, and
touching the carpet very lightly, it
will scarcely require the strength
of 4 child to sweep Il large parlor
in few minutes. Scarcely one
honsekecper in fifty understands how
to sweep carpet corrcctly.-Rural
Home.
Year: 1872

AS the sign denotes, it is tru-
ly Il Hat Store, both for Ladies
and Gents. Every person who
visits Independence is familiar
with Turner's Millinery and Fur
nishing Goods Store. Last spring
they added to their stock in the
shape of Gents Hats and Fur
nishing Goods, making it truly
a Hat Store. We say it land
without boasting), that we have
as large and as fine an assort-
ment as can be found in any
store of our class of goods west
of Chicago.


TO the Ladies Gas usuaD, we
solicit share ofyour patronage.


TO the Gents s-remember it is
truly, surely, and the only Hat
Store in the city. Our Facility
and Experience for purchasing
stock is second to none; expen-
ses small; consequently our
prices we guarantee.


Remember the place, The
Sign Of the Big Hat.
Year: 1872

People are growing wiser on the
subject Of health. They appreciate
its importance and value better than
they used to.


When they are looking out for a
new home now, their first inquiry is,
Is it healthy?


This is wise. No matter how
fertile land may be, no matter how
beautiful the rivers, or sunny the
skies, man should not dwell where
health is not.


Nothing compcnsates for the loss
of health. What avails your i'm
mense growth of crops, if the fever
and ague be growing in your blood
and bones with like exuberance?


Emigrants to the West cannot be
too careful on this point. To. say
nothing of the danger to ones self,
what moral right has any person to
expose his family and children un-
necessarily to illness and death?


The mistake for long time pre-
vailed of regarding chills and fever
as temporary and rather contemp-
tible Inconvenience merely. People
laughed and joked about "the
shakes as if it were something
they could soon shake off.


But experience has show that
chills and fever impair the strength
of the constitution, and expose it to
other and more direct fatal diseases.


Health and happiness are almost
as nearly related as twin brothers.
1t is not worth while to try to
separate them.
Year: 1872




The social world is stirring itself
just now in Washington, and great
anticipations are INDUCED in for
the coming season, which promises
to be one Of the gaycst the Capital
has witnessed for many years. The
debut of Miss Nellie Grant, who
will make her first appearance in
society this winter, will add some
what of brilliancy to the entertain
ments at the White House, for, in
what station, or where in society
does not the introduction ola pretty
young lady do as much? There is
always charm and freshness about
the first season which no after
experiences afford. Then young
lady i'll the White House will be
such q novelty. l believe there
never has been one installed there
in the position Miss Nellie will oc-
cupy. Miss Harriet Lane, the niece
of Mr.. Buchanan, was its mistress,
and did the honors for her uncle,
but no one of our Presidents has
had a charming young daughter to
add grace and beauty to circle
always incomplete without it. Miss
Nellie Grant occupies very prom
inent, and no doubt an enviable
position, socially, and public at
tention will be often directed to her
there will be no end to the fiat
terry bestowed, or the protestations
OF devotion and affection showered
upon her; her dress will be viewed
and reviewed by the Jenkinses of
the press with painful minuteness.
Already have bulletins appeared
in the papers in regard to dresses
purchased by her in Paris, describ-
ing them as the chef u euyre OF
Worth's establishment, glace silks
and laces, sprays of jcssamine and
lilies Of the valley--such dresses,
We are told, as the princess of Eng
land has worn on similar occasions.
Predictions of sensations and ova-
tons to the Presidents daughter
are daily made, and speculations
are freely indulged in regarding
the prospects of the destiny she
will of course be expected to fulfill.
In the meantime her course will be
watched with interest by others than
the Jenkiiscs, by those who have a
desire to have her do credit to her.
self and make the best use of her
possibilities and opportunities.
This young lady in question is said
to be avery lovely character, posses
sing a quality for which her father
is SO remarkable - rare common
sense. If this be true, the future
may hold for her, SO favored by
fortune, blessings for herself and
benedictions for the world.
Year: 1872

To the President of the United States:


SIn:-I trust that ! shall not be
charged with presumption in ad
dressing you on the subject OF this
letter. want to thank you, not tor
any favor bestowed on my friends
or shown to me. Thanks tor such
things are as common as the bene-
fits they confer. l desire to thank
you for something greater and bet
ter than these; for something much
beyond the ordinary practice of
high official life. desire to thank
you for the respect shown by you to
Mr.. Greeley on his dcath-bed, and
for the great respect You paid his
character and memory by your at
tendance on his funeral. 1t was a
great compliment for the head Of n
nation to decline attendance on an
official festivity while private cit
izen was dying, citizen who had
no claims on the sympathy OF the
official, either of blood or close
friendship. 1t was a much greater
compliment when that Executive
laid aside the pressing duties Of
his great Office, and, making night
journey Of hundreds Of miles, nt an
Year: 1872




Peter Dean was digging we'll on
Front ST., not far from his lodgings.
He had reached depth of 40 feet.
and was still industriously delving
in the earth. His assistant on the
surface of the earth had just hauled
up a bucketful of dirt, which was
carried some distance and emptied,
the bucket, detached from the rope,
as usual, lay OH the edge of the pit.
Peter was below, wiping his brow,
or cheerfully delving, no one knows
what, when his faithful dog, having
got loose, rushed madly about in
search of his master. The vigorous
and excited animal bounded toward
the pit to bark down to his friend
at the bottom, knowing he would get
a friendly answer. This cnthusias-
tic friendship of the dog proved the
death of the man. In jumping to
the edge of the pit, he drove the
bucket before him into it. There
was nothing heard afterwards but a
low, painful groan, and all was still
below.


When Peter was taken out, it was
found that the bucket had split his
head in two. He died instantly
Justice Spcllman held an inquest in
an hour or SO afterward, and, the
jury having become acquainted with
these facts, gave their verdict ac-
cordingly, laying all the blame of
the terrible accident on the dog
the last creature on earth that would
have injured or allowed others to
iniurc hair Of his master.


So great was the grief of the ami
NAL on finding that tie cold hand of
Peter carcssed him no more, and
the voice of Peter failed to reply to
his friendly yelps, that he lay down
beside the dead mans couch, and
died himself. 1t is a curious-and
as sad as curious-cpisode in life
and death.
Year: 1872

Jake was brought North His ife died
at Boston, and his children scattered.
Two Years ago he came to Albany and
with Il small boy went around gather
ing ashes from day to day. until n short
time ago he Sicktned and died
Year: 1872

The son of Japanese farmer came IL
this country about year ago to study
our system of agriculture. The father,
through bad crops and other causes, be
came impoverished, and was about to
recall his son, when the japanese Gov
ernment ordered the latter to stay and
continue his studies at the expense of
the State.
Year: 1872

The Governor and Commander-in Chief
has directed the Major General Of the first
division Of State militia to order the first
regimen. Of infantry, Colonel Owen com
manding The first regiment Of artillery, Col
onel Squires the fifth regiment of infantry,
Major Braughn, and the first company OF
City Guards, Colonel Street. to assemble at
their respective armories for duty this
morning at seven o'clock. Persons who may
be disposed TO be disorderly VIII take no
Year: 1872

One OF the most affecting feature of the
v harton trial is the daughter witness Of the
prisoner. Who has stood by her mother with
the steady, untiinching love of true child,
and though her face has grown thin and
pnched, and she looks older by dozen
years since the sad beginning half year
ago, there is no abatement Of her incessaut
solicitude. She stood on the witness stand
most affecting language. Evidently, she
believes in her mothers innocence, aud her
simple, straightforward testimony will have
q tremendous influence in making W the
verdict
Year: 1872

An advertisement appeared III the two
Dromios yesterday morning the full mean


ing OF which could cnly be understood by


the initiated. ''Scventy-six will meet at


the corner Of Canal and Dryades streets,
at nine o'clock sharp" Sharp failed to
meet at the place designated, and people
generally had forgotten all about it. About
two o'clock in the evening persons on Royal
street, near Canal, had they possessed
sharp ears, might have heard very weak
but greatly agitated voice cali on Seventy
six 10 fail into line. Several mild man
nercd men, not in the least bloody, stepped
into the strce:-and then stepped out again.
There seemed to be a trembling fright
somewhere, for that noble Seventy-six
Gldn form worth a fig. Second and third
calls We're not hearth; responded to; i'll
fact Severtysix had reduced itself to an
insignificant SIX.


THIS bloody minded half dozen soon grew
sick, and IA doctor was sent for, but the
doctor didn't come to time. That valiant
SIX finally subsided, and the street became
quite fat as second hand soda water
Seventy six is now a Hjag of unwritten
hlstory-a veritable tizzle. II IS expected
that next year this mystic society VIII not
eclipse the Twelfth Night Revtlcrs or the
krew OF komus.


Who these men were, or are, IS not known
to the public, but the supposition is that
they do not belong to any charitable asso-
citation or religious sect. What did they
intend 10 accomplish Where were they
going had they formed Was their mission
one Of peace Why did they make such
All utter failure Mayor Flanders was
present When the attempt 10 form was
made, and must have known most OF these
womb. he rioters
Year: 1872

Colonel Fornoy published in his
Sunday Chronicle, a remarkable ac-
count of the manner in which Grant
was first nominated. He says Judge
Carter and Senator Thayer suggested
to him in November, 1867, to write
an extensive article favoring such a
nomination. Forney says:


al answered that Gen. Grant was
not candidate for President and did
not desire to be; and if | printed 1t
without authority there was little
doubt that some superserviceable pol
itician would call upon him and ask If
he had been made candidate with
his sanction. He will, of course, re-
ply that he never saw the article till
it was in print. and SO all your
schemes to make him President will
gang agley.' Then Rawlins took 1t
to General Grant, and stayed quite a
long time. He returned. He said :
Gen. Grant is quite pleased with
your statement of his political record
and surprised that he proves to be so
good Republican" Upon this hint
printed. When Rawlins came back
from General Grant with the editorial,
he told us, with great emphasis, Gen
eral Grant does not want TO be Presi-
dent. He thinks the Republican par
ty may need him, Lnd he believes as
their candidate he can be elected and
reelected; butt said Rawlins, what
is to become of him after his second
Presidential term ? What, indeed,
during his Administrations He is re-
ceiviDg from seventeen to twenty
thousand dollars year as General of
the Armies of the Republic life SAL
ary. To go into the Presidency at
$4,000 year for eight Years is, per-
haps to gain more fame; but what is
to become of him at the end of his
Presidency? He is not politician.
He does not aspire to the place. Eight
years from the 4th of March, 1869, he
will be about fifty-six years old. OF
course he must spend his salary as
President. England with her Wei
lington, her Nelson, and her other he
roes on land sea, has meyer hesltated
to enrich, ennoble them through all
their posterity. Such policy is in
accordance with the character of the
English Government but in our
country the man who fights for and
saves the Republic would be beggar
if he depended upon political office.
And, mark it, if Grant takes anything
from the rich, whose vast fortunes he
has saved, after he is President, ehe
will be accused as being the willing
recipient of gifts.


1t will thus be seen that Grant in
tended to run for President for a Sec
ond term when he was looking for the
first.
Year: 1872

Look most to your spending. No
matter what comes in, if more goes
out you will always be poor. The art
ia not in making money, but in keep
ing it; little expenses, like mice in q
barn, when they are many. make great
waste. Hair by hair heads get bald !;
straw by straw, the thatch goes off
the cottage; and drop by drop the
rain comes in the chamber. A barrel
is soon empty, ii the tap leaks but q
drop minute. When you mean to
save, brgip with Your mouth; many
thieves pass DOWN the red lane. The
ale jug is great waste. In all other
things keep within compass. Never
stretch your legs farther than the
blankets willreach, or you will soon
be cold. In clothes, choose suitable
and lasting stuff, and not tawdry finer
les. To be warm is the main thing ;
never mind the looks. A fool may
make money, but it takes wise man
to spend it. Remember, it is easier to
build two chimneys than to keep one
going. If you give all to back and
board, there is nothing left for the
savings bank. Fare hard and work
hard while you are young, and you
will have chance to rest when you
are old.-Coal and Iron Record.
Year: 1872

The bald may now take courage and
smile at the frequent summer fly. 1t
is no new lotion that is to bring back
the hairs of their youth and innocence,
but system of planting hairs in the
smooth skin of the head, exactly as
cabbages are set out in the garden
A discoverer, whose name cannot be
long concealed from q grateful world,
has invented plan for replanting the
hair where it is lost. AS plants grow
so does the hair. 1t is rooted and
thrives like vegetable. The opera
ton of restoring hair is very simple !;
put healthy hairs into the eyes of
needles and draw the needles through
the upper skin, the epidermis; being
drawn through, the hairs are left in
the skin, as a thread may be left in
any material by stitcher. The roots,
which have been extracted with their
bulbs complete, are brought under
the epidermis. The surface SO opera
ted upon is protected at first by lin
EN- band, bnt the hairs soon take root,
grow and flourish. 1t is not stated
whether having the skin punctured in
this way is disagreeable, and how
often it is fatal If it is a success, the
plan has many advantages; one can
have any color of hair he may elect,
and he can plant variety of colors,
and thus make his appearance striking
and beautiful.-HarGord Courant.


There is one very important matter
omitted in the above without which
it is of very little use. The possess
ors of bald pates would like to be in
formed whether the new plants are to
be manured in the hills.
Year: 1872

In another column will be found our
own reporters account Of the explosion Of
the boiler attached to an engine used in
saving wood for the railroad. We also
place before our readers the copy from a
report written up for the \. Y. Hcro}a, by
the same reporter who reported the Mil
waukce banquet to Duke Alexis, and made
it surpass all other banquets in these United
StatcS;
Year: 1872

On Tuesday, at three o'clock p, M, one
Of the most terrific boiler explosions occur
red near the railroad turn table, in the city
of Manitowoc, that it has ever been our du-
tv to chronicle. At the time of the accident
it Is estimated that there were at least three
or four hundred people thrown into the air
together, composed Of railroad superlntend-
ent>, engineers, contractors, section bosses,
Switch-tenders, mechanics, laborers, etc.
As they were naturally in a hurry to get
down, and not feeling at liberty to speak
to each other without the introductions that
their blackened faces made absolutely
necessary, We have no messages from the
many who were whirled off bv the force Of
the explosion, to parts unknown, while
those who did survive the severe shock of
alighting, have a very confused idea Of
details. The fireman was thrown several
miles, and drove with much force into
/ the ground, leaving only boot
behind to tell of his ha>ty
disappearance. He is probably in China
( by this time, a. there is no doubt he went
straight through without stopping. The
engine which was on wheels, ran up the
track, through the car house and still con-
tinuei its wild career into sand bank,
from which still issues the smoke and steam
telling Of fierce and continued action, the
ground for miles around trembling as from
a hidden volcano. Nothing like a con-
nscted account can be given at this time.
Conflicting reports are flying around of the
widest character, and we shall have To wait,
with what eaml esS we can command. un-
til they all come down and compare notes


which we predict will be on or before the
company'S next pay day. Further particu


lars will be forwarded By telegraph at tht
earliest possible moment.


We have inserted thi. to show how city
papers manufacture their startling news
Year: 1872

odate all who were ready to put in crops this season. It will be con- menced again soon after harvest and pushed through to completion. There will be water rights for sale here suf- ficient to supply at least one hundred and fifty ranches, and we hope to see that number of farms located and worked during the next year. If con- tractors will not reduce the price of grain sold to the Government to so low figure that they cannot afford to pay the farmer @ living price, it will be done. Farmers cannot bear the immense outlay necessary to secure water for their ranches, and pay the price necessarily charged for supplies, and then furnish the grain at Califor- mia prices. w.
Year: 1872

WE reproduce the following taken from the proceedings of the California Legislature, regarding Indian affairs in Arizona, and by way of preface will remark that with gery few ex- captions, the press of the entire Pa cifc States and Territories, as well as many of the large papers. throughout the country, have expressed the same views:

 The feeling and belief is universal on the part of the people of this State, and we believe of the Pacific slope, that when General Crook was sent to Arizona he was the right man in the right place; that he is as humane as he is energetic, and that if allowed sufficient means and given the discre- tion to which his experience III the management of Indian affairs entitle him, and not interfered with in his operations, he will in brief period arrest this reign of terror and blood, and give security to the long suffering people of the Territory.
Year: 1872

The advantage of Christianity over a reli'
gion which consists Of morality only, is that
it recognizes and iDvokes power transcend
ing mere human will--the power Of a per-
sonal and sympatbizing God. We have seen
a sail-boat almost becalmed, drift on a shoal
where she just caught and hung. The crew
strove to push her of with polesi they got
out oars, and tried to give her headway with
those and all their strength could hardly
move her Then breeze came up, and the
sails swelled and drew, and in an instant the
boat swept into the deep water and foated
free. So, when man has struggled almost
hel elplessly against his own defects, he may
find in Gods grace power that will lift him
out Of them.


A ship tolls down land.locked harbor
the wind Just sufiices to keep her moving
she tacks constantly between narrow banks
and trims her sails to catch each shifting
breath of air yet how slowly she gains
but beyond the headands the white caps are
flashing, the great winds Of ocean are blow
inR she creeps at last out Of the harbor
aud now she rushes Ikea strong, free bird
out into the boundess sea SO we toll along
sometimes despondeut, yet finding grace suti
cient for the hour aud just before us lie'
the freedom and glory of eternity. Chris
tian Union
Year: 1872

Ii is on old eastern fable thata certain king
once suffered the Evil One to kiss him on
either shoulder. Immediately there sprang
thereirom two serpents, who, furious with
hunger, attacked the man, and sirove to eat
into his braiu. The now terrified king strove
to tear them away aud cast them from him.
when he found, to his horror that they had
become part Of himself,


Just so it is with every one who becomes
slave to his appetite. lie may yield in what
seems very little thing at first , even when
he find himself attacked by the serpent that
turks in the glass, he may fancy he can cast
him off. But, alas he finds the thirst for
strong drink has become a part Of himself
1t would be almost as easy to cut of his right
hand The poor poet Burns said that if a
barrel Of rum was placed in one corner of the
room aud loaded cannon in another, pointing
toward him, ready to be fred if he approached
the barrel he had no choice but to 60 for the
rum,


The person who first tempts you to take a
glass may appear very friendly. 1t was not
dart that Satan aimed at the fated king.
He only gave him kiss. But the serpent
that sprang from it was just deadly for all
that.


Oh be careful Of letting this serpent Of
appetite get possession of you, for it will be
miracle Of grace, Indeed, if you are ever
able again TO shake him of.