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Year: 1876

A sanguinary duel took place in
France the other day. In a heated
political discussion blow was given
by Count de x to the Duke of 4,
The Duke didn't return the blow but
few minutes later finding himself
alone with the gentlemen who were to
act as his seconds, he took an oath
never to see his wife or.little girl again
until he had washed away the insult
in the blood of the Count. The next
day the duel took place. The Duke
was wounded twce--in the forearm
and in the right side before the
Count had received a scratch but
the Duke Notwithstanding his suffering
and loss of blood from his wounds, in
sisted on continuing the fight. The
duel went on the Duke, making a
superhuman effort, drove his sword
through his adversary, who fell life
less. Then. pallid as death, bathed in
his own blood, and with difficulty sus-
tanning himself the Duke drew white
handkerchief from his pocket, and
bending over the Counts body, dipped
bn6 uduuhSlCulcl III lHc DlUOO SuS0iuR
from his adversary's death wound, and
turning to the four seconds, who look
ed on aghast, the Duke raised the
blood.stained cloth to his face and
said: "You will tell them, gentlemen,
how the Duke of z avenged the
blood of the one who insulted me-"
He then said to his own seconds
"Take this handkerchief, Rhich / con-
fide to you, to the Duchess, my wife;
| enjoin upon her as duty to place
it among the wedding presents Of my
daughter when she shall be married
it is her fathers gift to her-the puri-
ty of his name" The words were
hardly spoken when the Duke fell
back dead; and in death his features
looked calm and proud, and almost
wore smile. His honor had been
satisfied.
Year: 1876

Boys of ten or twelve, seen on the
street, appear heartless and without
sympathy, and yet you wrong them.
Among the houses on Clinton street is
one which has missed many pane of
glass in It's windows. Rags and pa
pers are used to keep the cold air out,
or it may blow in and whistle through
the desolate rooms without let or hind
rance. A girl of ten, whose life had
been one long period of hunger, pain
and unhappiness, was taken sick one
day in March, and people passing by
could see her lying on miserable bed
near one of the windows. 1t was Gu
rious that any of the boys coming or
going should have stopped to think
or care about it, but they did. One
of them, feeling sad at sight of the
sufferers pale face, handed an orange
through broken pane, saw it clasped
by slender white fingers, and then ran
away. He told other boys, and by
and by there wasn't day that some
lad didn't halt at the window to pass
in fruit or flowers. None of them knew
the family or ever spoke to the girl,
and so they gave her the name of Ger
tie and called her their orphan. Boys
went without marbles and the other
things which belong to boyhood sports
that their pennies might buy an or
ange, lemon or some simple flower for
Gertie, and their anxiety for her to
get we'll was fully as great as the doc
ter's or the mothers. Whatever pres
ent they had they handed it through
the broken pane. waited for her to
reach up, and never fingered longer
than to hear soft "thank you" from
her lips. Days went by, but the boys
did not grow weary, nor did they miss
day. 1t was romance and charity
so we'll combined that it gladdened
their hearts and made them fond of
each other. Yesterday morning a
lads hand, holding a sweet flower and
big orange went up to the window.
No white fingers touched his as they
grasped the offering. He waited
moment, and then with beating heart
looked through into the room. The
bed had been taken away. On table
rested a pine coffin, and on the coffin
was a bunch of faded flowers which
had been handed through the window
the day before. Death had been there
and the boys no longer had mission.


You might not have seen the boy
hiding in doorway and wiping tears
from his eyes. lie was seen, however,
and when asked the cause of his sor-
row he sobbed out the whole sad ro-
nance in four words;


sour Gertie is dead. d."-Detroit Free
Press
Year: 1876

PRUNING AN OLD ORCHARD.-It is i'm
possible to give more than general direc-
tions. Every person interested in the cul-
tivation of an orchard should possess some
one OF the many cheap and really good
works on the subject. AS to the general
health of the tree it makes no difference
when it is pruned, one season is as good as
another, although if the object is to secure
large crop of fruit the next year, prune
the year before in the latter part of the
growing season; but if the aim is to pro-
mote growth of wood, then prune any time
after the leaves have fallen and before they
put out again. Cut off all dead and dying
limbs, all suckers and sprouts from the
base and from among the branches of the
tree; take off branch always which crosses
or rides another, and whenever one is par
allel to another and near to it take out one
of them. These rules observed will prob
ably thin the tops of the trees as much as
it is best for one year. 1t does not harm
tree to take off a large limb. But at what
ever season the pruning is done it is we'll to
have pot of paint OR of varnish, made by
dissolving gum shellac in alcohol, and a
day or two after pruning, when the wound
has become little SCARED, SO that the ap-
plication will adhear, brush over the larger
wounds. 1t prevents rotting, and preserves
the suction power of the tree.
Year: 1876

Let me describe the sensation; and, as l
am woman, own just the truth as to this
fashionable diversion. First, there is the
undressing in the bath house-a closet
hardly big enough to turn about in; for no
lady prepares for bathing at the hotel before
going down to the beach. You feel sure
somebody sees you through the cracks in
the imperfect planks, and you get red and
nervous with fear and shame. Then the
ridiculous dress. Why, it is Bloomer cos
tune, short pants and blouse, making a
guy of the prettiest woman, and a fright of
nearly all. The bit of mirror only shows
how absurdly your head looks in the coarse
sundown hat, and you know you are sure
you cannot face the curious and idle specta-
tors on the shore in such arig. Then comes
tap on the door, and care you ready?"
gives no more time for cogitation. You
open the door and step out on the platform
to join your companions, self.convinced
that if ever in your life you have acted and
looked like an idiot now is the time. You
cross the sands and make an advance into
the first breaker. Oh what chill creeps
through your whole body; how deathly
cold-and you see another breaker coming.
You catch the rope and await the consequ-
ences, while your companion says, ''Cour-
age," in that slow, rasping voice which
means that something dreadful is coming.
And it has come sure enough. The white
capped wave has gone over you in one blind
ing, smothering mass. Your eyes, your
ears, your nostrils are full of it, and a rain
of spray comes down from your broad
brimmed hat to blind you as you feel the
sands washing out from under your feet
with the retiring wave. When you can
see, you know that another breaker is COM
ing to oyerwhelm you. 1t looks like
white capped demon that has gathered all
its force to drown you and dash you up on
those yellow sands that look so invitingly
dry at this present moment ''Now for it,
shouts somebody, as the were goes over
you, and in twinkling your feet are where
your head should be. You grasp at the rope
and wonder if the undertow will take you
out before you can be rescued and set on
your feet again. Assistance comes just in
time to be whipped and tossed again for a
few moments; then you walk out as best as
you can, clinging to the rope all the time,
in the most depressed and crest-fallen con-
dition. Even the joy of being on the dry
sands does not compensate for your forlorn
appearance; and you know that Smith and
Brown are laughing, as you pass them, at
your dripping garments. If it was an Or
deal to 60 down to the water in this wretch
ed dress, what is to face crowd of grinning
idiots as you return ? The only comfort
possible under such trying circumstances is
to remember that you can laugh in return
when they bathe, and that you will not be
recognized by your best friends in your
present costume.
Year: 1876

The election in Colorado on the 10th of
October will have uncommon interest, from
the fact that the Legislature then chosen
will elect two United State Senators, ard
also the Presidential Electors of the State.
Year: 1876


that Boss Sheppard has gone to the bot
tom financially swamping large num-
Der of smaller. piratical craft in the vortex
of his ruin.


The exquisite young ladies and gentle
men who adorn the rosewood desks in
the Treasury Department are annoyed if
possible more than ever before by credi-
tors who frantically insist upon payment
before the fourth of March. Many board
ing house keepers tailors, and miliners
would be glad to compromise at fifty per
cent, for the impression is general, that
on the fourth, this gay supurfuous army
must march forth. All business is block
ed. The only men who seem to be happy
and to have future are the auctioneers
who expect to sell cubic acres Of real
estate, and second hand furniture


G. A. s.
Year: 1876

New YORK. March PA dispatch from
Rio Janeiro, dated March "A. says that the
Emperor gave a farewell audience at the
Palace to-day preparatory to the starting on
his foreign tour. Representatives of both
the civil and military authorities were
present, and took formal leave OF the EN-
perOr. He will not call at Bahia, for the
reason that quarantine regulations have
been declared there on account of the pre-
Valence of sickness.
Year: 1876

VERSAILLES, March 25.-The Chamber OF
Deputies have agreed to the abolition of the
State siege. the committee recommending
inquiry on the election OF Nmun, the cleri-
cal deputy, to ascertain whe her there was
any undue interference on the part of the
clergy This was taken up for considera-
ton. Nimun made an energetic speech IN
defense of the right of the clergy TO support
candidates in order to defend religion which


was menaced by the Democrats. Nj. Gam
beta replied that he did not attack reigi-
Gus liberty which ought t. be protected un-
der republic as we'll as under any other
form of government. When speaking of
the clerical party he said 1--WE do not al
lude to religion, TO sincere Catholics, or TO
the French clergy-many OF whom doubt
less dread the encroachments of the Vati-
can. All we aim at is to confine the clergy
to their sphere and prevent the pulpit from


being transformed into a political platform.
We desire this inquiry in order to call upon
the government 20 remind the clergy that
thew should remain in their proper sphere.
The report of the committee was adopted.
and the inquiry ordered by vote OF 30S
vaas to 10 naVS. l.fr
Year: 1876

Don't scowl; it spoils your face Before
you know it your forehead will resemble a


small railroad way. There is grand trunk


line now from your cowlick to the bridge of


your nose, intersected by parallel lines run


ming east and west, with curves arching your


eyebrows; and oh! how much older you look


for it Scowling is habit that steals upon


us unawares. We frown when the light is


too strong and when it is too weak. We tie


our brows into knot when we are thinking,


and knit them even more tightly when we


cannot think. There is no denying that there


are plenty of things to scowl about. The


baby in the cradle frowns when anything


fails to suit-'Constitutional scow]," we say


The little toddler who likes sugar on his bread


and butter tells his troubles in the same way,


when you leave the sugar off. "Cross," We
say about the children, and "worried to
death, about the grown folks, and as for
ourselves, we cannot help it. But we must;
its reflex influence makes others unhappy;
for face answereth unto face in life as we'll
as in water. 1t bellies our religion. We
should possess our souls in such peace that it
will reflect itself in pleasant countenances.
If your forehead is rigid with wrinkles before
forty, what will it be at seventy? There is
one consoling thought about these marks of
tAuc anu CIOuD!e-tne Oeatu anger almost al
ways erases them. Even the extremely aged
in death often wear smooth and peaceful
brow, thus leaving our last memories of them
calm and tranquil. But our business is with
life. Scowling is sort of silent scolding. 1t
shows that our souls need sweetening. For
PHYS sake, let US take sad-iron, or glad
iron, or smoothing tool of some sort, and
straighten these creases out of our faces be-
fore they become indelibly engraved upon
our visage.- Christian at Work.
Year: 1876

Five and twenty years ago boys appetite
Tor enjoyment was not at all seriously blunt
ed at school, nor was there much fear of his


round Of holiday amusements being fatiguing.


He seldom if ever enjoyed the intoxicating


bliss of beholding his name and his achieve


ments set forth in type Now change has


come over all educational establishments.


The work OF the term, which has generally


superseded the old-fashioned ''half," serves


as foil for round of matches, regattas,


reviews, ''theatricals," concerts, popular


lectures, athletic sports, &C., all duly chronic


led in the local Journals, and perhaps even in
the metropolitan papers Examinations are
more frequent, more solemn and attract
more public attention.


Thus an energetic boy who is ''good ali
round passes from one bout of competition
to another with little interval during his
school career. If home, as is natural, wishes
to hold its own juvenile favor, it must utilize
the multiplied opportunities Of amusements,
so that the holidays pass in downright dis
sipatiOn. At the universities the perpetual
emulation goes on in an intensified form,
while the newspaper notoriety which is bound
to enhance the various passions of young
aspirants to distinction is more pronounced
than ever. Suddenly all the strain of personal
rivalry is removed, the stimulus of frequent
distinction IS withdrawn, and the hero of
an enthusiastic circle of admirers settles
down as commonplace person to a mo-
notonous routine of business. Surely it is not
altogether strange that for time life should
appear fiat, stale and Improbable. The more
keen the stress of the probationary period,
The stronger is the reaction when the definite
of the youth against his fellows are
succeeded by the vague, desultory warfare
with the world.-Lon0on Saturday Reuieso.
Year: 1876

[From the Chicago Tribune.]


At the conclusion of the meeting at the
Pacific reporter circulated through the
| crowd to ascertain, if possible, something of
the sentiment in reference to the candidates
tor President. ''Third- d-termism" was found
| to be at great discount, and while General
Grant was highly spoken of, everybody
seemed satisfied that his administration would


end with his present term of office The
prominent candidates were found to be Blaine


and Washburne, and the sentiment was verv


nearly balanced between the two, except for


the expressions which had been drawn forth
during the day from many speakers in favor
OF the former. The advantage claimed for
Blame was his record, bearing on issues
which had arisen in Congress, in which he


had taken prominent part. He was regarded


as one of the most solid Republicans of the


country, as a statesman, and deserving of


any honor the nation could confer. Wash


burne was held in equal esteem, but the dis


advantages of any Illinoisan in the canvass


were taken into consideration, since the State


had so long been furnishing the Presidents.


with great deal of distrust. While he was


regarded as eminently fitted for the position.


the fact that the State had furnished Lincoln
and Grant, and had held sway for over twelve
years, appeared to dampen his chances and
suggest to his most ardent admirers the pro-
prety of taking up an Eastern man.


Among Eastern men no one appeared 10
have the shadow of a show besides Blaine.
For some reason Blaine appeared to have
won for himself popular affection. and the
mention of his name in audible tones always
brought forth warm response. The more
prominent candidates on the State ticket were
found to be very demonstratiye in favor of |
him, and while Illinois was felt not to be en- |
titled to President, the name of Oglesby was |
freely used to complete the ticket. Really. |
Blaine and Oglesby appeared to be the favor
ties, and had the votes of this gathering been
taken, they would most certainly have been
to that effect. Whether the sentiment of the
meeting, however, could be safely reckoned
IS that of the State, remains to be seen.
Year: 1876

Mr.. William Hemphill Jones, now deputy
comptroller of the treasury, is the man to
whom Gen. Dix telegraphed: IF any one
attempts to haul down the American flag,
shoot him on the spot" The order was grand
but it becomes almost ridiculous when you
see the amiable gentleman to whom it was
sent, and imagine him receiving it, alone and
unarmed, as a treasury clerk sent to New
Orleans on public business, and surrounded
by an infuriated mob. Never was man more
power]ess to obey an order.
Year: 1876

1t is evident that there is to be trouble for
Mr.. Conkling as Presidential candidate in
his own State. Ex-Governor Morgan is at
the head of an active wing of the party who
are opposed to him.
Year: 1876

Mr. CLYNER, in making his preliminary remarks to
the House, and subsequently reading from the
Clerks desk the testimony which told in such plain
and convincing manner the guilt OF the man who had
been so trusted and honored visby affected, and
had TO exercise u strong mastery over his feelings TO
suppress the public display Of his emotions He was
particularly affected when he TO read that portion
OF IL which described the scene between the witness
tharshl, Mrs Beknap aud Mrs Bowers (the sister OF
the then Mrs Belknap, and now herself holding that
name) in the nursery, where the pccunary prospects
OF the innocent child were alluded to, and the other
portion which described the efforts made By the
wife 10 screen the husband and the mental anguish or
the witness struggling between he desire save his
friend and the resolve do at the expense Of
hls own soul Mr. Clymer had TO pause several times
when he came to these passages and his strong emo
tion won favor for him from all spectators.


During the proceedings Mr. Kerr occupied the
Speakers chair, and beneath him. at the Clerks desk,
sat his predecessor NIr. Blane) evncing painful in
terest in the story told the testimony OF Marsh.
Many members whose seats remote part Of the
hall took up positions the front Of the Clerks
desk and all the occupied their seats paying the
most marked attention to the reading. Before the
scene had closed


GALLERIES


had all become crowded, including the Diplomatic





among the spectators. There was feeling Of relief
experienced by all after the vote was taken and the
affair brought to close.


THE PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY


The committee appointed by the Speaker will to-
morrow proceed TO the Senate Chamber and communi-
cate to that body the action of the House. The
judiciary Committee 10 will also draw up the
articles Of impeachment and report Eem TO the House.
When adopted by the House that body WILL headed by
It's Speaker and high officers proceed to the Senate
Chamber and demand the impeachment OF Mr.. Bel
KNAPP Then the Senate will IN parliamentary phrase)
''take orders for the mpeachment-lhat is arrange
the time and manner Of conducting the trial. which
will be prosecuted ON the part Of the House by its
Judiciary Committee.


Tie House then, at fifteen minutes past six. ad-
journed, when II was announced that the democratic
caucus which had been fixed TOR tonight la been ad
journed til Saturday night.
Year: 1876

seems certain that, but for the invest gators OF
democratic Congress the thrifty habits OF our eenen-
NAL Secretary of War would have ned Lidien Tor
an indefinite peroj Captain Robinson is about Ia
demand an investigation OF his case by the MlitTy
Committee OF the House and ask n reinstatement in the
service II Is thought that the recent developments
VIII encourage the officers OF the army to divulge what
ever information they may possess concerning the cor
ruptons OF the War Department and thus render ma
ieria aid In purifying the department of the gov
ernment which has been thought to be free from
blemish.
Year: 1876

they only want opportunity to show
it: l would not trust one of them.
If l we're you would take things
as they are; give your husband no
cause to find fault with you, and
make him aware you propose to hold
on to him till he finds it best to re-
turn to his senses. A man near
sixty has not so many years
to make q fool of himself in
that his friends can't afford to have u
little patience. Sickness or some
thing else will overtake him, and
then We shall see."


"Now, Mrs. Hctty," for that was
the name of our heroine. for want Of
any other, had chosen to assume /;
"dont't you think you had better go
homei will give you money for
your expenses if you willw


"very decidedly no. l am we'll
placed here, and am going to make
my future residence in this city.
When I have done 80 l mean to
travel, and after get a score or two
years more over my head, shall con-
tent myself in New Hampshire to
end my days. Now, have no fear of
me. / am friendly to your husband,
more because l have to be than be-
cause wish to, and it is safer for you
to trust me with him than any one
else. / shall not come between you,
nor will permit him to ruin my
reputation"


There was agood deal of commotion
when the divorce bill was passed.
Several people wanted to be united to
others besides their legal partners,
and several others had cause to wish
themselves single; so the bill was
looked upon favorably, and nothing
more was said against it. The Epis-
copal Church refused to unite those
whose bonds had been severed; but
that did not prevent the marriage 10y
law, aud after the deed was done
they were taken into communion
again, and were blessed and were
happy accordingly.


But Hetty's religious principles in
this way did not trouble her. She
did not want to be married, and feel
ing that the best thing that could
happen would be ior all churches and
ali legal Institutions to refuse to
sanction any one in twice making
fools of themselves, She Was quite
content.


ITO be cont,nuedl
Year: 1876

Remember that mirrors should never be
hung where the sun shines directly upon
them. They soon look misty, grow rough
or granulated, and no longer give back a
correct picture. The amalgam or union
of tinfoil with mercury, which is spread
on glass to form a looking glass, is easily
ruined by the direct, continued exposure
to the solar rays,


Remember that lemons can be kept
sweet and fresh for months by putting
them in clean, tight cask or jar, and Gov
ering with cold water. The water must be
changed as often as every other day, and
the cask kept in cool place.


Remember that tablespoonful of black
pepper will prevent gray or buff linen from
spotting if stirred into the first water in
which they are washed 1t will also pre-
vent the colors running, when washing
black or colored cambrics or muslins, and
the water is not injured by it, but just as
soft as before the pepper was put in.


Remember tha. one can have the hands
in soap suds with soft soap without injury
to the skin if the hands are dipped in vim
egar or lemon juice Immediately after.
The acids destroy the corrosive effects of
the alkali and make the hands soft and
white. Indian meal and vinegar or lemon
juice used on the hands when roughened
by cold or labor, will heal and soften them.
Rub the hands in this; then wash off
thoroughly and rub in glycerine. Those
who suffer from chapped hands in the win
ter will find this comforting.