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Year: 1871

ed. She made everything so homelike.
She so gave beauty to the room and the
house. All about are evidences of her
work and care, for good women are so
much more thoughtful than most men.


Here and there are evidences that she
lived and loved. Garments she wore,
till it seems now as if u portion of her
life were left therein, so much did she
indiyidualize everything about her.


See there. A necklace worn about
her neck-let lis see! Months and
months and months ago. What joy
filled the heart of the one who placed
it there when she said


l thank you so much for i'll" We
heard her say it-and she knew the one
who gave it to her was happy, because
SHE was What makes the tears come
so? MehaS gone-BUT SHE IS HERE.


Put them carefully away. These sa-
cred little articles. Let nc rough hand
disturb them. Put them all away, wet
with tears, and when tired Of this bat
tie Of life, look at them, think of the
absent one, thank God that there is
beautiful Land Of the Lcal, where those
who truly loved on earth will meet, and
love, and rest, and walk and work de-
lightedly and delightful together where
thought is the implement and minds Of
labor for ages to come.


So, Welcome Death. Welcome the
Dawn!


For what is death but life? The OPP
ening Of a door through which loved
ones go to better and brighter lands
for we never shall find worse worlds
or existence than this-to wait for our
coming Then we will put away these
things we have looked at and wept ov-
en- and put away that terrible idea of a
bigoted, ignorant past, that Death is
dreadful, for it IS not, only to those who
are educated to fealty to man more than
to God, and to be content with ideas
more than principles without which
there could be no God, no creation, no
progression--no Eternity-no rest be
yond the final Saturday night
Year: 1871

Happening one day to visit the
house of a friend who kept a COW
and made butter, l there saw
simple method he used to over
come the great trouble of all but
ter makers using the old fashioned
upright churn, viz: the overflow
ing Of the cream during the pro
cess of churning. His plan was
as follows: Take the body Of
the churn and cut a groove around
the inside of the mouth. about
three inches from the top and
three eights of an inch deep. and
then remove half the thickness of
the wood, making a shoulder all
around then take the cover and
cut it to fit nicely inside, and you
have now done away with all the
old nuisance Of cloths, tubs, pans.
ETC., heretofore required to save
the cream that flowed over. Any
man, almost, can do this, or the
churn may be taken to Il carpenter
and treated for a few cents.
Many an idea of less consequence
than this, is patented, but all may
take this one for what | gave for
it.-Scientifc AmerieGR.
Year: 1871

If we wish to succeed in life, we must
learn to take men as they are, and not
as they ought to be; making them bet
ter if we can, but at the same time re-
membering their infirmities. We have
to deal, not with the ideal man ofdream-
ing poets, but with the real men of ev-
ery-day lite,men precisely like ourselves.
This fact of common aims, ambitions
and imfirmities ought to create constant
sympathy and forbearance. While
every man has his own burden to bear,
he may at the same way, help another to
bear his peculiar burden, and be himself
helped in turn. God has mysteriously
linked all men together by this curious
fact of mutual dependence, and this
wonderful possibility of mutual help.
Year: 1871

An old Canadian hunter declares that
the reason why the wild deer were not
killed when young (as they art
bred but once year and are surround
ed by other animals which prey upon
them, as dogs, wolves, bears, panthers,
etc., is, that "no dog or other ami
nal can smell the track ofa doe or fawn,
while the latter is too young to take
care of itselfr' He said that he had Of
ten seen it demonstrated. He had ta-
ken his dogs over the ground where
he had just before seen them pass, and
they would take no notice OF the track,


and could not be induced to follow them
when taken TO the spot, while they
would instantly discover the track of
any deer not having young ones. This
is but one proof Of the adoption of the
natural laws to preserve life when it
most needs protection.
Year: 1871

At a late meeting of the New


York farmers Club, w. N. Tom


linson, of North Urbana, N. Y,


asked the servants toreconcile the


difference of opinion which pre-


walls as to the proper way of sow
ing plaster with grain crops, some


choosing to drill it in the seed,


while others prefer to scatter ON
the surface, after the seed is sown.
at is claimed that by putting it
in with the seed it helps the crop
from the outset, giving a start
which keeps it ahead of surface
plaster crops. On the other hand,
it is argued that, as the principal
gain in the use of plaster is de-
rived from secures this, and hence
it is to be preferred. What says
practical science? Would the an
swer vary with different soils?


Mr.. Curtis plaster is an alb
sorbent of ammonia, it is better
to SOW it on the crop and let the
rains following wash it down to
the roots. This is a gain to the
plant, for if first put into the
ground it will absorb the am
monia in the soil which is already
there, or.it must wait for expos
ure to the surface to do It's full
duty, which exposure might not
take place until the next crop
Plaster does but little good on
wet ground, and its benefits vary
considerably one season with an
other. Sometimes its effects are
almost marvellous, and then again
they cannot be seen. On dry
loan or gravelly soil sown on
clover, it often. doubles the crop.
In Glenville, n. Y, lands reject
ed fifty years ago as worthless,
now are, by using clover and
plaster, worth one hundred and
one hundred and fifty dollars per
acre. Sow plaster on the manure
heap and in the hen house.
Year: 1871

If our talk is to prosper, the subject
of it must be led up to gradually. 1t
must be led up gradually and what is
more, naturally the conversation reach
ing it by easy stages, and, as one may
say, in the course of nature. And this
leading up must, you are entreated to
remember, be the work of destiny, and
by no means brought about by you who
wish to profit by it. NeXtin magnitude
to the fault of dragging in your subject
neckand heels, is the error ofleading up
to it yourself in a forced and unnatural
manner. You must wait for your OPP
portunity. Selfcontrol and patience
are as necessary to the attainment of
conversational, as of any other distinc-
ton.


You must be patient then, but you
must also be vigilant; combination of
equalities rare but indispensable to those
who would be great in anything. You
must hold your remark, your descrip-
ton, your story, or whatever it is, in
check,as skillful gillie does deerhound
but you must be ready to let it slip when
the right moment comes. If that mo-
ment is missed, your chance is gone.


Not the proverbial mutton, not Queen
Anna herself, are more utterly dead
than is subject which has once been
disposed of and dropped. You cannot
revive it; to assert that such resusciation
is possible would be to mislead many
unoffending and, perhaps,deserving per-
sons.


If good thing comes into your head
after the opportunity for letting it loose
upon the society has gone by, the best
thing You can do is to gulp it down al
together or keep it by you, in case
a use for it should come in the course of
time.-The COrRhiH Magazine.
Year: 1871

A rising barometer and cloudy weather
with northeasterly winds will probably
prevail on Friday throughout the MiSsis.
sppi valley, and easterly winds with rain
will continue on the South Atlantic coast.
The low barometer on the lower lakes
will probably continue to move eastward
from Virginia to Massachusetts. On Fri.
day morning, light local rains will very
possibly be experienced in Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
Year: 1871

We are informed that the dwelling
house of Mr.. J. Emmet Monday, near
Gap Creek, in the 18th civil district, was
burned on Tuesday night last, with all the
furniture and clothing.


1t is the impression III the neighbor-
hood that Monday set it on fire himself,
as during the day he is is said to have had
an alteration with his wife, which caused
her and her son, a lad about seventeen
years of age, to leave. During the after
noon of Tuesday she returned to get her
clothing, which Monday would not allow
her to take, and threatened to burn the
house and kill himself.


She, however, paid no attention to his
threat, and about half past twelve the
building was discovered to be on fire, and
had made such progress that the flames
could not be checked. a crow d of the
neighbors collected, but Monday was no.
where visible, though it was afterward
discovered he was lying in shuck-pen
while the house was burning. He denied
setting it on fire, but as he made the threat
his wife alleges, and there was 10 fire in
the house during the day, his denial is not
deemed truthful.


What touching instance of marital af-
fection! Crazed with grief at the de-
parture of his wife, the loving husband
can not live alone in prosperity but kim
dies the flame that renders him houseless,
which burnes fiercer than the love that
once animated him.
Year: 1871

About dusk yesterday evening the fire bells
sounded an alarm and the engines were out
promptly, even before the bells rang 1t was
soon discovered that the fire was in the sash and
blind factory of Burr 6 Terry, near the rail-
road. By the time the engines arrived on tue
hose attached to the stationary shop engine:
The fire originated in the shayingis, by what
means we did not learn. After the danger was was
over the engines were brought back to Market
Place. and some difficulty there occurred be
tween two companies with reference TO pumping 2
the voter from Market Place cistern, which
after some alteration was not done. We are
informed that members of Fountain Fire Com
psny, No. l, voted thanks to Col. Mariner Tor
his prompt action in the matter.
Year: 1871

A REPREHENsIBLE HABIT.-There is
no breach of that etiquette which should be
observed in public places so reprehensible
as that Of a gentleman leaving ladies sit
ting alone. 1t is not only a matter of eti-
quette, but of the attention and protection
due lady under the charge of gentle
man. How often do we observe at the
opera and the theatre from fifty to hun
dred vacant chairs between acts, represent
ing this apprehensible practice? Gentle
men should not be guilty of such disre-
spectful act toward ladies, and ladies should
not tolerate it.-ORce Week.
Year: 1871

We offer to the American public new and valua
BILE remedy for the above mentioned diseases. FOw-
lers Compound Extract is composed of the best medi-
cines known to Matera Medica. 1t is perfectly pure
in all its ingredients being composed of several we'll
known articles universally used by the best Physicians
each of whch-in combinatiOn-supplies what expert
ence has shown to be wanting when sngly employed
but the result of patient estgaton requiring time,
labor and Skill so as to give the public genuine ar
ticle which they rely upon, and in place of the
worthless and dangerous Patent Medicines flooding the
country and therefore enables us to warrant FOwler
Compound Extract to be the most perfect curative for
diseases of the blood ever discovered
Year: 1871

To CURE A FELoN ON THE HAND.-Take
sassafras bark-the inside bark-dry, and
CRATE it fine and wet in a teacup with cold
water for a poultice. Apply to the feIon,
and went once in five minutes with cold
water. This, followed up, will draw it to
a head in twenty-four hours without any
pain and without any injury to the hand.
Use the bark of the root.-N. d. G.
Year: 1871

BY referring to another column it will be
seen that two of our prominent citizens have
shown a commendable interest in the success OF
our public schools, by offering valuable prizes
for superior excellence on the part of both
teachers and pupils at the end of the first term
Year: 1871

This compound is never failing cure for this ter
rbe disease. How many diseases have their seat in
the blood-diseases which have been treated vainly
for years fthe blood alone is purified in most cases
health and happiness will soon return. DR.. Fowlers
Compound acts especially upon the virus in the blood.
causing in time the disappearance of the hideOus
Sores and restoring the skin to beautiful appearance
the eye clear and sparkling, and the whole human or
ganization becomes healthy.
Year: 1871

1t will be seen from the above that have leased the
Stacey House to General Battle In retiring from the
POSITION which / have occupied for several wears in
this city desire to tender my thanks and kind wishes
to old friends and to earnestly eLtreat Continuation
of their patronage to my successor as one who will
make their stay with him comfortable in every respec


Nashville Jan17-dh-w 2a4 J. E, STACEY
Year: 1871

T HAVE LEASED THE HOTEL LATELY KNOWN
i as the Stacey House, and viii hencefOrth conduct
it in the most approved style.


The patronage of the public generally, and of my old
friends particularly. who have stood by me so truly in
the past, is respectfully solicited. | promise them
cordial reception and comfortable home at the Battle
House. JOEL A. BATTLE
Year: 1871

I OFT waves of warm brown hair,
With gold lights shining through,
Shading face as sweetly fair
AS ever fancy framed in air,


AS ever painter drew.
Sweet spirit, frank and true,


With love, with kindness rife;
What tender heart but to thee drewl
What kindly eye but in thee knew
The sunshine of our life
Sweet Spring, bright summer past,
And Autumn come again;
The west-wind's spoils are falling fast
What is our change bro't with that blast
Why fall our tears like rain
Only new-turned heap,


One little grave, new made;
Bare Is the earth o'er which we weep
Never flower to pluck and keep,
Never grassy blade.


Silence, where late was mirth;
One mothers heart half-riven;
One vacant seat beside hearth;
One loving spirit less on earth;
One angel more in Heaven.
Year: 1871

GONE twenty years ago I was cashier
~ in bank situated in the city of Mil
waukee, in the State of Wisconsin. AL
though large place now, Milwaukee at
the time refer to was long, struggling
town, with a rough class of inhabitants.


Like all places on the extreme verge of
civilization, the law was almost dead let
ter. Horse thieves, robbers and murderers,
were there in such numbers that they
struck terror into law-abiding citizens, and
no jury could be found to convict the most
heinous offender. If it chanced to leak out
that any Of the twelve Jurors were in favor
of bringing in verdict of guilty, his or
their lives were sure to pay the forfeit of
their sense of justice.


AS a natural consequence Of living in
such state Of society, every man walked
abroad with his life In his hand, and with
out single exception every one went arm
ed to the teeth. have known men to be
shot down lk Q dogs for a word or even a
look.


There were hundreds Of men who made
it their special business to try to pick up
quarrels with the better class, that they
might have an opportunity of killing and
robbing them.


You will readily understand that carry.
ing ON bank under these circumstances
was most arduous task. Every one OF
the employees was heavily armed, and the
vaults built for the specie and valuables Of
the bank were all of the most massive
character. In fact so much was this the
case, that they became kind of a show
place for strangers; and every one who
happened to be detained in the city was
sure to visit the vault of the Citizens
Bank. f9@ 1glfn4


Our president was strong, powerful, en-
ergetic man, who had more than onc'
proved his courage in melee consequent
ly the ruffians of the place kept him at I
distance, and for two years after the banl
was stared, no one offered to molest us
We had received orders from him to shoe
down the first man who showed the slight
est disposition to be aggressive.


Mr.. .Braintreo, for such was our presi
dents name, was accustomed to mingle
great deal with the rougher portion Of tn
community, thinking by this means h
might learn ifthere was any scheme on foo
to attack the bank. OF course these in
quiries were always made in disguise, an
indeed, Mr.. Braintree possessed the art G
so altering his features that he could dc
ceive his own family and particularfriend
when assisted by change Of dress.


He had carried out his plan for about tw
years without anything occurring to prov
its necessity or usefullness, when one he
July morning be entered the bank about a
hour earlier than was usual with him.
Year: 1871

SCRANTON, April 24.-Notwithstand'
ing the agreement made in good faith
between the officers Of branch OF the
Workingmen's Benevolent Association
and Hill e. Fowler, to the effect that
they might resume operations, some Of
them have been made the objects OF the
most threatening demonstration for the
purpose of intimidating them, causing
them to a man to leave the works
Messages have been cent to them
through members of their fraternity,
that if they continue to work they had
better engage their coffins, and that
their houses would be burned and their
wives and little ones suffer a similar
fate with themselves. Their houses
have beeh surrounded at night by q
gang of men, who keep up continual
whooping and discharging of firearms.
All the military have been sent to their
homes but one company.


The Times of this morning says: 1t
is the general opinion among all classes
of our citizens that negotiations looking
to some sort ofsettlement OF the existing
troubles will he entered into at the
meeting, which is to take place at Hide
Park tomorrow. 1t is understood that
the committee of delegates have ample
power to negotiate with the represen ia
tives Of the companies independent OF
outside interference. All the men en-
ployed at McCollough's mines were dis
charged on Saturday, as also were the
clerks, engineers and others in the en-
ploy OF that firm.
Year: 1871

LONDON, April 24.-The poorer classes
of the city are loud in opposition to the
Budget now under consideration by
Parliament. Numerous mass meeting
have been held in various parts Of the
CITY, attended chiefly by artisans and
trades people, and resolutions have been
passed con demning the Budget as con-
tanning measures which, if passed by
Parliament, will strike terror to many Of
their most personal interest.


A monster procession of match max
ers congregated at Bethel Green this
forenoon for the purpose os marching
to Westminster and presenting a
petition to Parliament against the
Budget. The procession was swelled
by vast additions from many OF the
poorer districts as it passed. The line
Of march selected was along the old
Bone Road and from thence up the
Strand and past Whitehall to West
minister. Several collisions with the
police occurred as the procession march
ed up the Strand, but the authorities
were powerless to stop its progress.
Year: 1871

JACKSONVILLE, April 24.-Mrs. Susan
Culver, wife OF Mr.. Alonzo Culver, of
White Hall, Illinois, committed suicide
yesterday evening. The couple were
but lately married and the lady is sup
posed to have committed suicide under
a temporary fit Of insanity, caused by
sickness. Her mother was in the house
at the time and having noticed come
thing strange about her for the past
few days followed her when she retired
to her room yesterday morning, but
found the door locked. On going
around to the window she was confront
ed with the ghaStly spectacle Of her
daughter lying dead with her throat cut
from ear to ear. A razor was found by
her bedside, with which the work was
done.
Year: 1871

On Saturday last practical test oI
McKenzie's smoke-consuming furnace
was made at Armstrong; coke ovens
near Pittsburgh, a full description o.
which we find in the newspapers. A
small furnace, about two and hall
feet high and thirty inches square, was
erected in front OF an ordinary locomo,
tive boiler, and so arranged that the
fuel was wholly consumed in the fur.
mace, and the heat and flame only con.
Quoted under the boiler, by means OF a
communicating fue. The furnace is
provided with an ordinary fire bed of
crate bars, but the front is all closed up
except a small aperture, two inches
wide by eight inches long, for the ad,
mission of air. The slack is supplied
through hopper, Immediately over the
fire bed, and combustion is started by
the air which is admitted through the
small opening already described. The
gases in the coal are here set free, and
start off with the draft towards the
boiler. An opening is left in the top Of
the furnace, about midway between the
hopper and boiler, through which a
strong current OF cold air is admitted.
In the rough model which we are now
describing, this opening is about eight
inches square The air, striking the
flame and mixing with the gases, pro.
duces what the inventor calls perfect
combustion" A brilliant white flame
is the result, so intense that no smoke
or SCOT escapes unconsumed. The
quantity OF air admitted at this point
was regulated by placing a fire brick
over the aperture, but in properly
constructed furnace the draft is regu-
lated by dampers. The flame is OF
such dazzling brightness that it pains the
eye, and compares with the sun itself in
brilliancy. The heat is so intense that
it cannot safely be applied under the
boilers directly, but it can be so regu-
lated that with its use the boilers will
sustain much less injury than by the
ordinary method Of generating steam.
The boiler used in this test was fifteen
horse power, and a pressure OF
sixty pounds was maintained, the
fuel used being at the rate Of three
bushels OF slack in ten hours. The
furnace. however can be 80 regulated
as to produce as much or as little heat
as may be required. BY throwing open
the furnace door Of the boiler, and thus
admitting an excess Of cold air, smoke
will issue in about five seconds from the
top OF the stack, and cease in about the
same time, after the door is closed.
This experiment was tried number Of
times, to show how perfectly the appara-
tus worked. All present were greatly
interested in the results, and seemed
convinced that the invention could be
applied satisfactorily in all our manu-
factories


There was also a trial OF DR.. Con
nellys apparatus for conveying the
smoke and flames from coke ovens, and
converting them into gas for feul or for
Illuminating purposes. This test was
also quite satisfactory. The fact has
been demonstrated that the gas can be
secured and handled, but it remains to
be seen whether any practical appIica-
ton can be made of the invention.
Year: 1871

In illustrating the fruits Of advertising,
an exchange says "A family in Florida
lost their little boy and advertised for
him in daily paper. That very after
noon an alligator crawled up out OF a
swamp and died on the front doorstep.
In his stomach was found handful OF
red hair, some bone buttons, pair OF
boot heels. glass alley. a pair Of check
pants, and a paper collar. The adver-
tisement did it.