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Year: 1876

The experiment has been made. and
apparently With success, Of feeding silk
worms with lettuce instead of mulberry
leaves The caterpilIars ate the lettuce
ravenously, and went through their met
amorphoses in the usual manner. A
few only died, and those apparently from
the careiessness of the attendant in not
wiping the leaves dry. The cocoons were
of good quality, and the experiment is
regarded as sufficiently successful to war
rant more extended trial.
Year: 1876

THERE are degrees in the criminality
of kissing in Iowa. A married man of
Dubuque has brought an action against
a young lady " for maliciously kissing
him in the presence of his wife," Had
his wife been absent he would have un-
doubtedly settled the matter by making
the young offender take back her kiss
and forgiving her on the spot.
Year: 1876

AN autograph letter of Charles
Dickens, written in reply to request
that he would present himself as a candi-
dats for Parliament, was recently shown
at an art exhibition in England. 1t is
as follows: g beg to assure you that /
satisfied myself long ago that am much
better and much more usefully employed
in my own calling than 1 could hope to
be in the House of Commons. 1 believe
no consideration on earth would induce
me 70 become a member of that incohe-
rent assembly,
Year: 1876

The Brookport lIndiana) Jourralsays;
A young lady of this city who was pre-
pairing for journey had dress made
for the occasion, and as the time for de-
parture approached she was considerably
annoyed lest it should not be done in
time. The dress came in due time, but
there was something about it that did
not exactly suit her, and the matter
still burdened her mind. The evening
before her intended departure she put
the dress away and tried to dismiss the
matter from her mind, but does not
seem TO have succeeded When she
arose the following morning she found
her dress ripped apart, not a seam of the
whole garment remaining sewed, and not
cut or tear in the material, As no one
had access to it but herself, she was
forced to conclude that she had risen in
her sleep and ripped it apart.
Year: 1876

SOME distressing cases of death among
people engaged in white lead works hav-
ing lately occurred in England, the
Lqnest, calling attention to the same,
suggests that the following methods of
prevention should be made compulsory


mall white lead manufactures "Clothes,
gloves and caps should be provided to be
worn only at the works Waterproof
boots to be provided for those working
with the moist white lead. Respirator
to be provided for those working in dry
lead works. No one allowed to leave
the works unwashed or in his factory
dress, and that manufactures should be
empowered to make special rules which
should render any of their work people
amenable to Law for disregarding them. "
Year: 1876

A darning machine is late invention.
What an amount of labor and hasty words
the affair will save! For it will finish .
hole as large rs twenty five cent piece in
two minutes aud half, something which
would take q careful needle woman ten
times as long to do. Garments may also
be patched with this machine
Year: 1876

among the sezagenarians.

 I have good reason for believing that the four others named are as guiltless as myself of any act which could justify you or ''S. in chasing us among such per sons. For myself. Mir. Editor, solemnly declare, that, whatever of omission or of commission on my part may deserve the disapprobation of your correspondent in this matter wherewith- t am charged, | am as innocent as the babe unborn.

 Associating mostly with boys, I feel young and lively like them; you will there fore forgive me, if seem to repel the ac- cusaton with too great warmth. What have we done to call forth such change as this ? Is it true that our obituaries are al- ready written, and that ''S." is impatient for their publication? It had never occur red to me that my age was of any interest to your readers. I am entirely willing to give the information, certified as correct to within few hours, if publicly or pri. vately invited so to do, but must protest against such blunders being published. Statistics, to be valuable. must be accurate, and who knows what evils may flow from such errors.

 John and can bear it we are ready to face the music, and come to time, but put it to you, Mir. Editor, is it proper, is it delicate, to be throwing out such guesses about lineage of my female friends above.named

 Are these peaceful. quiet citizens to be thus carelessly held up to notice, and subjected to such erroneous classification? Finally, Mir. Editor, let me assure my friends iA adjoining towns, that in spite of years and infrmities, shall still hope to see many of them on the I1th inst, ill our pleasant Hall, when can confidently promise them delightful entertainment, and where I shall hope to convince them that your correspondent has for once been Led Astray. F. W. G.
Year: 1876

CHILDREN CRY FOR CAsToRIA. It is as pleasant to take as honey. and IS absolute. ly harmless. It IS sure to expel worms, cure wind collie, regulate the bowels and stomach, overcome irritability caused by rash OF cutting teeth. It is perfect sub stltute for Castor Oil and for Cositiveness in young or old there IS notLing in exist ence so effective and reliable
Year: 1876

The use of carpetings may be traced to a very remote period, although as late as the time of Queen Mary, rushes and oth- CT coarse materials were used on the floors of her apartments. For many years Flu rope received all her carpets from the East. and in many places whole families might be found in the occupation of car pet weaving. We are now producing in this country carpets of the same excel fence as those of foreign make. The Read Carpet Co, of Bridgeport, are. said to make the best Ingrain Carpets that are sold Tn this Country. Messrs. HALL & READ are the agents of these goods, and also keep the largest assortment of Velvet and Brussells carpets in the state. Hall Read also enjoy a deserved reputation for selling all classes of Dry Goods at the lowest market rates. They retail all do- nestle goods at the wholesale price lists and 1t IS said that all kinds of housekeep- ing goods can be purchased there as low as in New York. We would advise our readers when in Bridgeport to visit Hall & Read s45 224v
Year: 1876

The Centaurs of old were represented as half horse and half man. The God of Medicine was Esculapius, Centaur. The man who applied the name of Centaur to a remedy which is applicable to both man and beast, struck a lucky thought. We understand that the remedy is as good as the name is felicitous. The cures said to be performed by it are simply wonderful. Admitting that only one-half is true which IS said of this Liniment, it is of great val ue, and should be in the possession of ev- cry housekeeper and of every person who owns a horse.
Year: 1876

This structure is located about five
hundred and fifty feet west of the main
exhibition building, and as its north front
stands upon the same line, it is practi-
cally continuation of that edifice, the
two presenting frontage of three thou
sand eight hundred and twenty four feet
from their eastern to their western
ends, upon the principal avenue within
the grounds. This building consits OF
main hall, one thousand four hundred
and two feet long and three hundred and
sixty feet wide, with an annex on the
southern side two hundred and eight
Year: 1876

The following can be used for either q
friend or an enemy, according to the way
you punctuate it, He is an old and expe-
renced man in vice and wickedness he is
never found opposing the works of iniquity
he takes delight in the downfall of his neigh
bors he never rejoices in the prosperity of
any of his fellow creatures he is always ready
to assist in destroying the peace of society
he takes no pleasure in serving the Lord he is
uncommonly diligent in sowing discord
among his friends and acquaintances he takes
no pride in laboring to promote the cause OF
Christianity he has not been negligent in en-
deavoring to stigmatize all public teachers he
makes no efforts to subdue his evil passions
he strives hard to build up Satans kingdom
he lends no aid to the support Of the Gospel
among the heather he contributes largely to
the evil adversely he pays great heed to the
Devil he will never go to heaven he must go
where he will receive the just recompense of
reward.
Year: 1876

quent meetings, sometimes on horseback
parades to impress the negroes with sense
of their united strength, and that attldavlts be
prepared on election day, setting forth that
there had been
Year: 1876

Gzg One of the most reckless follies
showing the extravagant waste of pub
lie money is the passage of an ordinance
by the Council Of Philadelphia appro-
prlating $4,000 to the Mayor to be ex-
pended in entertaining visitors to the
Centennial,
Year: 1876

Sixty sour thousand is not bad sum
OF money and except you re mem Der


of Congress it won't
Fall in yout pocket by gum
But if you once get there, don't be non


est and plain,
And you can get it as easy as did Mr..


Blaine.
Year: 1876

We have q correspondent or two
this week. and also last week, that
did not send their proper names with
their communications. This is In vi
olation of an essential rule of the
printer. Tho real nalle of the author
need not be published with the COM
munication, the writer may ailix any
signature he chooses, but we want
the authors real name as a guarantee
of good faith and responsibility, and
TO protect us from imposition.
Year: 1876

The two rooms above the Star Con-
fcctioncry have been fitted up for the
reception of Ladies' and Gentlemen,
who wish not to he annoyed while
thcv relish a dish of that excellent
Ice Cream that you hear so much talk
about.
Year: 1876

Notice is hereby given to all the
patrons of the above Mills from the
Andrew county side, that when four
bushels of grain, or over, are brought
at one time for grinding at the mill,
it will be brought back across the
bridge free of charge


PERRY l.. AMES.
Year: 1876

I have the Largest and best selected
stock of PIANOS and ORGANS, west of
the Mississippi River. 1 am prepared to
sell first class instrument lower for Cash,
or upon easier terms of payment than any
house in the West, and will guarantee to
give you better instrument for Your mon
ey than you can get elsewhere. Every in
strument represented by me is accompan-
led by a
Year: 1876

Nxw ToRK, April ia call has bean Issued
for conference to be held in this city On the
18TH OF May to consider what may be done to
secure the election Of men in tho national cleo
ton to the highest Offices OF the Republic whose
character aud ability will satisfy the e1iSencles
Of the present situation, protect the honor OF
the American name, prevent the national cleo
tion Of the Centennial year from becoming q
mere choice Of evils, md eatisfy the popular
Year: 1876

The true friends Of the South, those who
by their conduct are doing the most for its
pacifcation and prosperity, are the men who
to-day support Hayes and Wheeler. The
enemies of the South are those who are ex-
citing the restless spirits of that section by
raising hopes that the old order of things
will be brought back, that the South will be
restored TO her former supremacy in national
affairs, that the black man will be reduced to
his old state of dependency. The Republican
party insists that the South shall accept the
situation, that it shall acknowledge equal
rights to all men and the political equality of
black and white. The election of Hayes will
will be reteration of this demand. On the
other hand the election of Tilden will signify
that the loyal element of the country
has made mistakes, that the enfran-
chisement of the negroes was an error,
that the constitutional amendments we're ill.,
judged, that the legislation of the last de-
cade is to be apologized for. Such a con-
fession will disturb instead of pacifying the
South, it will raise hopes that can never be
realized. it will lead to proloDgation of the
race conflict, perpetuation Of the color
line. On the other side the election of
Hayes will be accepted by the South as proof
that the country does not recede from its po-
sition regarding the freedmen, that 1t enter
tains no regrets, that it has no apologies to
make. Seeing this the South will come to
heartily accept the new condition of things,
an acceptance which would have been a fact
long ago had it not been for the hopes raised
by the reactionist party in the North. A
vote for Hayes is a vote for order and good
feeling in the South. That is why every true
friend of that section will support the Re-
publican candidates this fall.
Year: 1876

In the efforts of Confederates in the last
House to make showing of reduction they
displayed much ingenuity to disguise appro-
priations so that the total amount for the
year will appear less than that for the previ-
Gus year. A noticeable illustration of this
is found in the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill. In the law of
last year stated amount for postage was
appropriated for each of the Executive de-
partments. The ninth section of the law
of this year, however, authorizes the heads
of the several departments to make requisi.
tions upon the Postmaster General for the
necessary amount of postage stamps for the
use OF their respective departments not ex-
ceedng the amount stated in the estimates
submitted to Congress. By this ruse alone
the amount appropriated for the several de-
partments is apparently reduced nearly one
million aud half. And they call this re-
trenchment
Year: 1876

MR.. TILDEN was member of the Judi
ciary Committee of the New York Legisla,
ture which investigated the judicial conduct
OF Judge Barnard. After the evidence was
received Barnard's friends proposed that the
Committee recommend that he be removed
from office by vote of the Assembly, in
which case he could be Immediately reelected
TO fill the vacancy caused by his removal


The other side demanded his impeachment,
which involved not only his removal but his
disqualification. Tilden, at the last moment,
when the choice had to be made between
these modes OF Furnishing the corrupt Judge,
weakened, and actually voted in committee
to substitute mere removal for Impeachment.
Tue committee, however, did not waver bu,
reported articles Of Impeachment under
which Barnard was convicted and removed
from office in spite of Tiden the Reformer.
Year: 1876

Gov. SEYMOUR evidently does not like the
idea of being made the pack-horse on which
Tllden is to ride over the state of New York.
The dead weight of the railroad wrecks and
that still unexplained discrepancy between
the tive oaths relating 10 income, make the
load too heavy for even Horatio Seymour 10
carry. There Is no doubt but that Seymour
is the favorite of the Democracy OF New
York, but who would attempt to carry man
with the brand of perjury on shis brow? 1t
will and should sink any ticket with his name
on It.
Year: 1876

Ex Gov. d. P. LEWIS Of Alabama, who
has been a Republican since the war, has
come out for Tilden and Hendricks. he be-
trays the true Democratic hunger which has
drawn him into the ranks of the enemy by
laying great stress on the fact that .'tha
South is still without representation in the
army, navy, diplomacy, or the Supreme
Court" Under the demand for reform Is
usually to be found an ardent desire for lit
tie of the loaf and bit of fish.
Year: 1876

TILDEN used to talk like Eaton. In q
speech at Albany in 1851 Tilden said:-I for
one will resist under any circumstances the
use OF force to coerce the South into the
Union. First, because it would be ineffective,
aud next, because it would lead to war Of
determination among those who are brethren
not by the ties Of country alone, but
blood.
Year: 1876

we 90 not read anonymous letters and communi
cauons. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty oi good faith.


we cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

to act with caution and prudence.
They must not allow their willy ene-
mics to put them in a false position.
The issue must be made before the
country. There is no doubt that they
have the winning side of the issue if


it be brought clearly before the coun>
try. The country does demand econ
omy and reduction of expenses. The


people know that the extravagant ex-
penditures are in large part for the
sake of patronage" and controlling
elections. They know, too. that times
are hard and taxes heavy; they know
that the income of government, like
their own, is reduced by hard times
and business depression. They sent
this democratic House to Washington
to reduce expenses and reform the job
berries, wastes, and robberies. They
look to them to stand firm by their
bills. The papers of largest circulas
ton are on the side of the people.
The New York Her aid, the Boston
Herald, the New York Sun and other
powerful journals that express the
feeling of the hour, if they do not
lead public opinion, are on the side of
the House. If they act wisely and
prudently as well as firmly they will
win the greatest victory of the year
in the interest of good government.
Year: 1876

For a whole year before this work was
commenced the GAZETTE opposed it with
arguments that should have been conclu-
sive; that showed almost beyond doubt
that it was not needed and would not be
needed for ten orfifteen years to come. But
the desire for expending money and the
greed for what would stick to the fingers
us the vast amount was distributed, car
ried the point and the then Republican
Council with view to partly keep itself
in power, broke ground and started the
work. After it had progressed for few
months it became evident to all who
would examine the matter that the
Council had gone astray accordingly
the dimensions of the work was curtailed
one-half. It should haze been stopped
then, and We said SO at the time.


1t would have been better to have
stopped the sale Of the bonds, or only so
many as would pay for the laying of the
large pipes in the city where they were
needed, and left the work of the basin
as it was.


1t Is evident now that it is not needed
that our present supply of water is
ample for many years to come. But our
money is gone-about 100000 has been
expended on the reservoir notwithstand-
ing its diminished size, and it is IN such
a condition that it is necessary to go
on and finish it. To complete the work
it will require the borrowing of from
$50,000 to $4,000. The Council havo no
legal right to increase the bonded debt,
and that body is in dilema as to what
is best to be done. 1t is even doubtful
whether the money to finish the work
can be borrowed. Council is anxious to
do that which is best, but the matter is
a serious one and will require time and
careful reflection, before determination
oan be arrived al
Year: 1876

WHAT AN ITALIAN PRISONER CLAIMS TO KNOW


OF THE CASE.


Erneso Pico, sharp.looking, mddleaged Italian,
was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Moran, Of
the Fourteenth precinct, charge OF swndling
Angel Fineo, OF No. 81 South Fith avenue, OF n
sum OF money the pretencc that ne could procure
him situation At the Mulberry street station house
the prisoner called for Captain Aairc saying that he
had important communication to make. The Cap
tain hand, and the Italian, with consider
light the mystery of the missing Spaniard Hc then
went on to say that Friday last at about four
O'Clock p NJ, he was walking along Broadway, near
Fourteenth street. when he met Spanish acquaint
ance, whom he Is had known PARIS,
Naples and COnstantnoplc, and whose reputation for
being ''crooked" well settled. Pico, seeing
Sehor Halgado and accused him OF being concerned in
the disappearance OF that person. The turned
pale and took from his pocket roll OF bills and hand
ing OF 500 10 Pico begged HIM not to mention II
to any one. He then walked rapidly away.


Captain Allaire was SO impressed with tho story that
he took the Italian to the Central once before super
intendcnt Wahng The latter questioned him at con-
siderable length but could get nothing further than
what he had previously told Pico assured the super
nendent that he did not know the of his friend
and had no knowledge OF his present whereabouts
He however. gave description OF the man, which was
duly noted The police attribute but little Importance
to the story.


The detectives still without satisfactory results
from their labors in the The latest theory ad-
vanced rs that the man who seen to tall into the
Kills in crossing IRON Staten Island to Jersey City,
night last week, the missing Senior
Year: 1876

AN EFFORT IN BEHALF OF THE MURDERER OF


SARA ALEXANDER.


In the Supreme Court Special Term, Kings County,
application was made yesterday by the counsel for
Pesach n. Rubensein for writ of error and stay Of
proceedings before Judge Pratt Mr. Mott SAID that he
believed there sufficient ground on which to base
the application. aud he confident that II HIS Honor
found the exceptions tenabe opportunity would DO
afforded the prisoner to prove his innocence The first
exception In the evidence OF the doctor, A. W.
Shepard who made the post mortem and testified that
Sara Alexanders throat from behind from left
10 right The question was submitted 10 the jury in
the Judges charge whether any murder had been done
or 1t suicide. The exception was, therefore,
claimed important While the clothes OF the murderer
OF the must have been covered with blood the
clothes OF Rubenstein were free from blood, except
two small stains Inside the sleeve


The second exception was In connection with the
dream OF Rubensten. Tho woman disappeared on De-
cember IL and on the 18Th friends came TO the mouse
OF Rubensten's father and made known the girfs DIS
appearance The prisoner In the midst oil tue excite
mont, among various conjectures and in feeble con-
dtion OF health, had vision. witness, who knew
Rubenstein In the old country testified that he had
dream as TO his mothers death. The question
then put, 'Dd he hear from his mother aferwardr 7"
and IL was objected to- The defence desired to show
that the dream in relation to his mother quite as
true the dream In relation to Sara Alexander. They
desired TO show that dreaming was habit, owing to
the condition OF mind and BODY IN which the prisoner
was.


The next exception was touching the exclusion Of
evidence bearing on the physical condition Of tho
prisoner, which would, they claimed, show he was not
capable OF committing the crime charged


Exception was also taken to the evidence os to the
prisoner having COUNT" in New York, at No. ll5
Division street The testimony OF Solomon Cramer
also excepted to. Mr. Beach argued that the ques
ton is legal one as 10 whether the Jury sregarded the
law he believed that in the indulgence OF un
reasonable and bitter prejudice they did condemn.
II the jury dsregarded any instruction OF The Court II
error, and the defence was ent tied TO new
trial. District Attorney Britton opposed the notion
and Judge Pratt took the papers, reservng his decision