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Year: 1875

y brief paragraph in i New York
paper chronicles tine fact that Margaret
Smith, "nth"rwi>c known as May~ic
Belmont. an inmate of Il house of bad
character in West Twenty sixth street. :"
took poison last Sunday afternoon, and
died before midnight. 1t is further
stated that she had resided in the house
about thrc" Years, had hroodcd much
over the life she WAS leading. and until
lately had cherished II desire to reform,
hnt at last gave it up a$ hopeless and
sunk INTO despair. ending in ~niridc
How much of mental torture and hope
less Ncarning iS covered in that brief
record And why is it that those
wrctched creatures. who have been led
10y one malign influence or another in
t" Il life of sin, have no hope of reform
Is it an inevitable decree that their
feet 90 down to death" and their
"steps take hold on hell" in spite of
ANYTHING they can do or that can he
done for them


OF the thousands whose feet are ON
that terrible path, very many appre-
cIate its horrors and shudder at its
termination. They would willingly
turn back if kind hand were stretched
out To take theirs and to lead them in
Year: 1875




New York, Nov. 2.
Sharpers ca led into the shoe store of James
Recaglio and offered to exchange $4,000 in gold
for currency, dollar for dollar. The gold WAS said
to be in a small bag which was deposited on the
counter and the currency was handed over and
the strangers left. On opening the bag it WAS
found to contain pieces OF lead and shot.
Year: 1875

New YORK. May 3.-The Captain and
pilot of the City of Hartford, which was
in the collision on East River this after
noon, are both arrested and locked up
in default of 5000 bail to await the
inquest.
Year: 1875

SENATOR MICTHELL We have quite
lately, been in receipts of documents
addressed to US personally, under the
frank of Senator Mitchell, of Oregon;
a courtesy which we feel bound to &C.
knowledge, coming from whatever
source. Our readers are aware that in
alluding to Mr.. Mitchell's previous life
and history We have spoken of him in
terms of censuro which the facts fully
justified. As we were actuated by no
motives of personal Or party malice. We
have nothing to extenuate or take back.
That he views the matter in the same
light, is manifest by his voluntarily
opening personal communication with
us, which is an evidence that instead of
attempting to Justify the notorious
errors of his earlier life. his more manly
instincts recognize the wrong and incite
him to the purpose of condoning, by
useful and honorable career in the
the future, instead of seeking to justify
and virdicate himself by an arbitrary
exercise of power which none but
toadies and tipeser> ers bow to when
unassociated with personal merit. That
Mr.. Mitchell, considering his age and
opportunities. is man of pre-eminent
ability, all will acknowledge. That he
is one. of the most industrious, active
and useful Senators Oregon has ever
had, few, If any. will deny. That his
Senatorial career, thus far, has been
marked by fewer acts subject to unfa-
yorable criticism by his constituents
than those of almost any Of his COM
peers, it is but simple justice to say. In
this age of public and private venality,
charity is necessity to the maintain
ance of the social organization. and we
are not so savagely vlrtuous as to make
Mr.. Mitchell an exception to the general
rule, in view of the fact that he is doing
all in his power to atone for past delin-
queneies, and we are disposed to throw
the mantle of charity over his past and
Judge and speak of Lis public acts for
the future as of first intent, giving him
full. credit for the good he does and
amenable to public criticism for his
public acts No friend of his ought to
demand more. no enemy is justified in
doing less. ~~sss~-


There used to reside at Pacific City,
Year: 1875

Many housewives imagine that the quantity of father produced is sure in dication of tho good quality of soap. This is not correct. Tho father is pro duced by the borax or sal soda that has been mixed with the soap. If a great deal of borax or sal soda has been used then the father will quickly'seme in large quantities.; if not, the case will be different. Soap that gives no father is just as good as any other if it has its proper consistency of caustic soda, which, in reality, is the great washing power. Laundry soap or ordinary toilet soap is made of saponifed oil. Curd soap is remelted and crushed and is the purest commercial article. Fancy soaps are made of pure curd, scented and tint, ed. Honey soap contains no honey and is favored with the oil of citronella. Old Windsor is turned brown by age or by mixing caramel with soap. The trans parent soap is made by mixing spirit and evaporating.
Year: 1875

A few days ago, on his seventieth birthday, Samuel Holcraft, of Dicken- son, Iowa, decided to ride for the first time in his life on a railroad. He had lived within eight miles of station on the Burlington line, but had never before felt like taking the risk. He sent to the superintendent of the division asking which was the safest train, and was mis- chievously advised to take one that ran the fastest of any. On the appointed day MT. Holcraft was escorted to the station by band of music and process sion of villagers in grotesque costumes. His excursion was unattended by accl dent, although the nervous excitement made him ill afterwards
Year: 1875

The corn is in tassel the grass is high, Morning and evening echo witb praise; Robins whistle and thrushes reply,

 Making the most of these holidays. The silver birches are laughing out,

 An emerald plume waves the sculptured

 fer1b ......,, ... While thistle blossoms begin to pout,

 And the wild red roses begin to burn. Here they come trooping, one and all, Larkspur and harebell and gay marigold. Had they been waiting the fairys call To rise up out of the mold2 The brown sparrow does not long to flutter Wings like the pansy's best, Nor the velvet pansy yearn to utter What the sparrow croons oyer her nest. steeped in the happy summer weather, Each content with its dover, Life is enough, no matter whether One be 8 bird or & flower!
Year: 1875

A BACHELOR in Omaha, Neb., who was
the fortunate possessor of house ready
furnished, recently effected a most adj
vantageous arrangement. He found a.
pleasant family anxious to take boarders,
and willing to take his house and furnish
him with board and part of the profits Tor
the rent This arrangement worked very
pleasantly for the bachelor until the otner
morning, when he awoke and found tne
family gone and himself with house Iuli
of boarders to provide for. AT last ac.
counts he was trying to extricate hlmse1
from the dilemma.
Year: 1875

Having ascertained that their
stock is nearly 100000 in ex-
cess of what it should be at
this season Of the year, are
compelled to reduce it at any
consideration.


To accomplish this, last week
was devoted to remarking and
reducing, without regard to
original cost, and will commence
Year: 1875

He passed to Cleveland, Ohio, and


there remained for six months, but


with the same result. He next came
to Chicago, and worked a short time,
and thence to St. Louis. Butchange
Of place and scenery had no charms
for him. Whether sleeping or wax
ing her image was ever present with.
him, From St. Louis he went up
the Mississippi to Louisiana on that
river, and then enquired for some
family that would immigrate that
year to Willamette Valley. in Oregon.
He found q worthy family who would
bring him and his large we'll filed
trunk to this Valley for his services
on the route. - no.


He was faithful, honest and good
man on that long journey. But
when night would come and the fam
lily would set around the campfire,
poor John would talk of his lost. his
faithless Katharinel The charming
and wild scenery Of the long and
varied journey across the plains had
no charms for him. After leaving
Fort Hall he seemed to be sunk in
deep and hopeless sorrow from which
the family, nor none of their train,
could arouse him. He said be want
ed to die and not live--life was q bur-
den--a misery to him. They sympa-
thized with him, and told him that
soon their toilsome journey would
end, and then he would locate q
quarter section of land, or if he
found wife here he would be enti-
tel to half section of good land,


But time wore on, and one after
noon about three o'clock, as the train
was moving on in the sand and sage
brush country, short distance above
Salmon Falls, on Snake River, John
climbed up into the hind end of the
provision wagon, where his TRUNK
was, and took out his razor, unper'
|


ceiyed by any one. He had beer
walking with others that day, along
the side path for footmen, outside o
the main road. The act Of climbing
into the wagon and getting out
placed him behind the other foot


men. He stopped suddenly in th'
path and in his own German tongu


said loudly, farewell pareuts-fare
well false Katharine" and then gav'
violent cut across his throat wit
! the His-windpipa and lArg
vein of the neck we're severed. Il
fell and the crimson fountain Of lif
flowed rapidly away, and soon b
was lifeless corpse, His body lie
Inferred in that lonely country. Nc
a mark is there TO tell where his ashe
lie. DAVID NEwsoME.


May, 1875. "
Year: 1875

A Danbury man who recently
came through the grasshopper re-
gions brought home bottle of these
pests. They are meek looking birds
with mulish heads, and eyes like a
Chatham street pawnbroker's. One
night the gentleman put them in a
tin pail and covered it with baking
pan. Great was his surprise the nex'
morning to find that they had knaw-
ed holes through the vessel until they
were like sieves, and when he found
them, they were eating the nail-heads
in the floor. AS matter of expert
ment he extracted tooth from the
largest one and fastened it to the end
of a stick, and found that it CIT glass
better than a diamond. He says that
the grasshoppers have not only des-
troyed vast fields of grain, but they
knawed the knives from the moving
machines so that the farmers were
unable to put up any hay. 1t is
estimated that six of these animals
will whip rat terrier.
Year: 1875

THE Truckee Republican Of Satur-
day has the following: This morn
ing at the Summit, at about twenty
minutes before l O'Clock, brakes
man by the name of C. A. Moore
was found lying dead under the train
on which he was breaking. One pair
of trucks had passed over his body,
which was found under the same car,
on the top of which his lamp was
standing. The train had stopped
there for water, and had moved back
ten or twelve feet after first coming
to a stand. He is supposed to have
fallen down between the cars when
they were about to start back. A
heavy bruise was found on his fore
head, which it is thought he received
in falling, and which stunned him
so that he was unable to get off the
rail. He was found lying on his
face, the wheels having passed across
him Just below the shoulder. One
wheel was still standing on his body
when he was found.
Year: 1875

PHENIX, ARIZONA, April g, IS75

 EDITOR CITIZEN:-The Spring has been quite backward and crops are not as for ward as usual in this vicinity, by at least two weeks. Owing to the low price of grain last season but & small portion of the farms were planted. Last year at har- vest there were about one million pounds Of barley on hand and the last years crop yielded over six million pounds. There is not grain enough in the valley now to SUD- ply the demand until harvest, and the yield of the present crop cannot possibly exceed two million pounds; so that the deficit this year of barley in this valley over that of last year cannot be less than five million Of pounds. From present outlook, barley cannot fail to command a good price, and if such should be the case, all and more than all that will be raised in this valley will be used here for feed and seed next year.

 It is well for farmers to understand the situation in time, because this year they will not be compelled to seek for mar ket for their grain; those who need 1t and must have it, will look after them. Here totore they could not get credit on the prospect of good crop; now persons are anxious to oblige them. All they have to do to get rewarded for their labor is to keep clear as possible Of debt and then ask fair price for their grain, and the de- mand will surely give 1t to them. The business Of this section of the country is dull but In a more healthy condition than ever before; farmers are living within their means, are making substantial im- provements and are in better spirits than ever before. Merchants are doing safe business and with the sure increase in value of grain have better prospects than ever before. Several loads of grain have been sent from hero to the Big Sandy in Mojave county. and all the grain here could be sold there at good figure. One lot sold at Mcdowell last week at five cents per pound, and all that there is on hand will be required in this section.

 l The village school has closed for want oi funds and will not open again until Octo-
Year: 1875

The proposition of the Vicar General to combine the parochial schools of the Ro- man Catholic Church with the common schools is taking a more definite shaps than it assumed in the inofeRsive sugges~ tion with which it began. It IS now pro- posed that the Roman Cath olic schools shall be adjOiEea to the cOmmoD-school system; iD effect, that the State shall pay for the maintenance of those schools. In this proposition we fail to lind reason or justice, One of the Roman Catholic gentlemen who were visited by our re porter declared that the tendency of the common schools was in opposition to Catholicism. The State then is asked to maintain a system of instruction to which it is in opposition. How can the State SO stultity itsef2 Ia the impartial view of the States the Roman Church IS entitled to the same protection, and no more, than is extended to the weakest sect of beliey- CTS in any form of religion whatever. It the Roman Catholic schools are supported wholly or mainly at the public expense we may be sure that the sects which have not emulated the admirable enterprise of the Roman Catholics in supporting their own schools will be ready enough to take advantage of the cheap method of lncul- eating their own beliefs which the enact ment of the pending proposition would secure them. In thIs way we should have "common schools" not only of every Prostestant variety, bat ef Jews, and. for anything we can tell, ultimately ot Chinese scholars and the secular con- mon school system would no longer be used, except as kind of POtter's field of education by the Unclassitied children of unknown or perfectly careless parents. Compulsory education adds a new reason why the proposition should not be adopt ed. The childreB who are compelled to- attend some school may be compelled to attend the religious common school as we'll as the secular, and the State will thus appear as a direct agent in procuring prosefytes for such schools as are addedt to its system by the seets. There is no way of preserving the school system except by keeping cOmmoB-schOOl education ab- sOlutely secular, and this applies to the advocates of "the Bible in the schools on the one hand as well as to the advocates of par0enfaf schools supported by public money on the other It would be good thing if by leaving out such religious ex- ereises as are now performed in the schools all the sects would be satisfied, and use their own schools only to supple ment the secular instruction of the public schools, but on no account ought any positive religions medication to be per mitted in schools supported by taxation The proposition now before the committee of conference ought not to pass.-lNew York World
Year: 1875

Schroeder, well kept livery stable ana other institutions requisite tor flourish ing town. The great necessfty-money-is also more plentiful than heretofore, though of course there is not yet too much of 1t.

 MT. Raines, the representative or Jones and Stewart created considerable life both in Wallapai district and on the sandy. We still need such men as he to stir up our energies and to develop the resources of the country. He is decidedly live man, and if successful in his efforts Will of himself make this a live country. He is expected to return here about the 18th inst. Meanwhile he has quite a force Of men on the mines bonded by him. He supplied them we'll with provisions and tools before leaving, and work goes right ahead
Year: 1875

bic, the gold, the precious stones, are
melted into fruits and flowers, and woven
into designs that surpass the labors Of
the pencil or the dream of poetry. Yet
it is within, beneath the central minaret,
in chamber rich and grander than roy
al palace ever knew, that the Oriental
fancy finds its chief display. The mar
ble-latticed windows lend a pensive light
the floors are sown with jewels, and the
cenotaph of the fair and feeble mortal for
whom all this wasteful toll toll was given
rises like an apparition Of beauty behind
the lace.work Of a marble screen. Yet,
in all this rich effect Of Oriental fancy
one misses, perhaps, the stronger traits
OF Western genius. A single figure on
the mausoleum Of Halicarnassus, cloven
by the powerful chisel Of Scopas, must
surpass it all, and all the wealth and
power Of Shah Jehan could not awake
the immortal FIRE that glows in the friezes
oe Phidias.
Year: 1875

II II Is with no ordinary degree of plea
surc that we are at liberty to pronounce the
donation to Rev. John Harrell, last Thursday
splendid testimonial Of the esteem in which


this faithful minister Is held by our people.
1t was liberal contribution from all classes
OF our citizens,
Year: 1875

The caucus committees force bill and
the probable shape in which it will be
presented to congress have been widely
discussed to day. The position of lead
ing members is cauvassed with much in
terest. Ii appears to be well determined
that not single Republican member
who has ever earned any reputation for
honesty and integrity Of purpose will
support the proposition to renew the
right Of suspending the writ Of habeas
CORPUS.
Year: 1875

The probability of the Democrats
forcing continuous session Of debate
until the 4th of March as a means of de-
fealing partisan political Legislation was
but they saw no means of preventing it.
Ii is reported that some Of the eXtrcm
ISIS in that body are urging the adoption
of an amended rule, after the manner of
the house, to meet this anticipated
emergency.
Year: 1875

The caucus met again tonight, and
seems to have been better attended than
it was last night. but on neither occasion
has the number pres, mt been half the
party strength those members recognized
as moderate and conservative refusing to
attend
Year: 1875

The family of the Rev. John llarrell desire
to express their appreciation of the generos-
ity Of their friends that prompted so libera!
donation as that which they received on
Thursday last;Yand on behalf of the Kew
John llarrell, who Is now absent, they would
express their sincere thanks for the uniform
Kindness that has always been shown him
and the continuation of which the donation
at this time is so distinguishing an evidence.
Year: 1875

Why is a solar eclipse like woman whipping her boy2 Because it's hiding of the sun.

 What is the difference between the Nolth and South Pole? All the difference in tie world.

 When will there he only twenty five let. ters in the alphabel2 When you and are made one.

 Why is a lawyer like restless man in bedl Because he first lies on one side and then on the other.

 Why is drunkard like politician Be cause he is always poking his nose into measures that spoil tho constitution.

 These are cooler nights, and most people who sit on the piazza till late in the evening conclude that ids aloud tibe to get idside ad go do bed. Ma said small boy approaching his mother and exhibiting unmistakable symp- toms of 8 severe pain in the bowels, do green apples grow in heaven?'
Year: 1875

A DESIGNATION OF THE SAvIoUR.-The following is from Fosters Encyclopedia of Illustrations The following is a cor rect translation of an epistle sent by Pub lus Lentalus to the Roman senate:

 There appeared in these days man of great virtue named Jesus Christ, who is yet among us; of the Gentiles accepted for a prophet of truth but His disciples call Him the Son of God. He raiseth the dead and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall and comedy, with . very reverend countenance such as the beholder must both love and fear. His hair the color of chestnut full ripe to the ears, whence downward it is more orient, curling and waving about His shoulders. In the midst of His forehead is stream or parti- ton of his hair, after the manner of the Nazarites forehead plain and very deli. cate; His face without spot or wrinkle, beautiful, with lovely red; His nose and mouth so forked as nothing can be repre- sented; His beard thick, in color like His hair, not over long His look innocent and mature; His eyes gray, quick and clear. In reproving He is terrible; in admonish- Ing courteous and fair-spoken; pleasant in conversation, mixed with gravity. It can not be remembered that any have seen Him laugh, but many have seen him weep; in proportion of body most excellent; His hands and arms most delcctable to behold in speaking, very temperate. modest and wise; man of singular beauty, surpasslng the children of men.
Year: 1875

LeMOx Furnace.

 The wet weather for the past few weeks has been bad for the farmers about getting their oats and hay in the barn, though most of them got through having before the rains......Quite number of people have at- tended camp meeting the past week, but more would like to have gonc...... There is to be Sabbath school concert in this place next Sunday, under the management of our superintendent and wife, who seem to be doing all they can to make the school interesting. The store is once more open to the trade, having been closed for two weeks undergoing some necessary repairs. About lS0 tons of pig iron were shipped from this place week before las:...... Messrs. Averill & Servin are about starting the glass furnace, having few men at work getting ready for start...... Messrs. Perry $ Co. ,the millers, seem to keep their wheels moving, as should judge by the rumbling nside......Messrs. Perry & Beach are fitting up the basement room of the mill for the manufacture of paint. Tam told that this paint is highly recommended. Mir. Perry is man that does not take hold of such a business unless he thinks there is money in it, and have no doubt but what he will find this paying business. I wish them success.....T The Smith Paper Co. have pur- chased the polishing shop with all the ma chinery and intend to start pulp mill in this building this fall, which will make em. ployment for ten or fifteen men through the winter. Last but not least comes the rum shops. They seem to be busy and keep a large number of men at work on full time. They run them night and day. Is it not about time the town authorities took hold of the case and either enforce the law or repeal it. There are two of these shops one of them has been open for the last ten or fifteen years and has never been molest- ed. I would say, either grant license to them and make them pay for it or shut up their shops and make them pay the penalty of the law. HORACE.
Year: 1875

Sunday Base BalI.-How about those ball plays just north of Falls Village and sometimes near Huntsville on Sundays. Somehow the boys fail to send in the scores of their games for publication. They per haps arc aware of the fact that there is ap Umpire keeping the tally of their Sunday games, Who will publish their scores to their entire satisfaction, and mention of their games in detail in THE NEWS is entire ly unnecessary. We presume that if this is their conclusion, they are right. Now then, boys: Hadn't you better stop that Don't you think 1t is about as poor paying business as any you know of, to play ball on Sundays?