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Year: 1872

George Couch, who formerly represented
the English stockholders in the interest of
Fisk & Gould, and who is now apparently
on the other side, gives the following to the
press:


Gould and party say this Is all conspi-
rscy and combination in the interests Of
McHenry, and that short time ago, if we
got chance, we would put in all English
men, which is contradicted by our putting
in all Americans. The talk that the inter
ests of the road are to be subservient to
those of the Atlantic and Great Western
Railroad Is merely a weak assertion of the
enemy. As to alleged conspiracy, the names
Of the men we have here now on the new
board, are those of men not likely TO go
into any underhand conspiracy. 1t would
not pay them to do it, and they would not
be here to take opposition if they had not
known that this was done on a sound basis
and on sound legal advice. The manner
in which il was done was this: The Eng
| lish stockholders were determined TO have
1t settled one way or the otheTi they made
the mistake of sending the wrong men
first. They made blunders in the Iegisls-
ture and the Courts. The money Of the
company was being wasted, and they did
nothing, but at the downfall Of Tammany a
grand rally was made and they determined
to take action again.
Year: 1872

DRowNED-On last Friday Edwin
Case, about sixteen year old, son Of
Stephen Case of this city, was drowned
in pond in the suburbs Of this city.
He had gone there for the purpose of
fishing, and, being subject to epileptic
fits, il is supposed he was taken with q
fit and fell into the water. No one was
with him at the time, and when bis body
was discovered it was supposed he had
been in the water about four hours.-St.
Charles Cosmos.
Year: 1872

If you want GROCERIES at what
they are worth. call on w : Cooper at
the Novelty Cash Sore. Don't believe
what others soy, but call it is no trou
BILE to show goods was told by lad y
that merchant said my goods were very
inferior, but after examining them she
bought, and said she sould call again
Year: 1872

Tho Directors of the St. Louis and
keokuk railroad met at Bowling Green
last Friday, fo- the purpose of consider.
ing Il 6 consolidation Of their road with
the Pike county Short Limo. Other
subjects claiming their attention, the
matter was postponed to another time


We learn that the new contractors con-
template pushing the work through Us
rapidly as possible, and that ell along the
lire the force of work men IS increasing
Year: 1872

A SAD CAsE.-Mrs. Robinson, No. Il
Soraparu street. last Sunday while suffer
ing from toOthache swallowed dose Of
laudanum, which proved too much, as she
died from the effects of the medicine soon
afterward. Her husband was absent from
the city and young daughter was the only
person in the house. The child, inexpe-
rienced and greatly confused under such
sad circumstances, thought of nothing fur
ther than to send for her father to'come
home.


The corpse was kept in the house until
yesterday morning, when Sergeant Vankirk
learned of the case and at once sent for the
coroner, and the body was buried, The
neighbors did not act charitably in the
premises
Year: 1872

SMOKE.-When a man fixes his appetite
for a square smoke from good cigar he is
apt to grow ill-natured if robbed OF the
pleasure. Yesterday two gentlemen step
ped into a shop on Magazine street, pur-
chased some weeds and lighted them. No
sooner was one of the cigars well lighted
than it exploded, furnishing much more
smoke than was bargained for. The why
or wherefore Is not understood.
Year: 1872

Saving the trihing cost of a watchman
and losing $500 worth of property is not an
indication of great wisdom. About three
weeks ago the store No.43 Old Levee street
was closed, and the owner found recreation
in Biloxi. While he was resting some one
was working, stealing lead pipe, roofing
and other articles, valued at $500. Prob
ably the lead is no longer pipe, and by this
time may be converted into bullets to shoot
thieves with.
Year: 1872

Reflect that sound mind and body are tb,
most necessary requisites to promote connubia
happiness, Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes q weary pilgrimage til,
prospect hourly darkens to the view, the mintt
becomes shadowed with despair, and filled will
the melancholy reflection that the happiness o
snoth.,' is blighted with our own.
Year: 1872

Reflect that sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote connubial
happiness Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkens to the view. the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and filled with
the melancholy reflection that tue happiness OF
another is blighted with our own.
Year: 1872

In reply to c. w. c., pics, / can give
some facts which may he of use to some
body, thereby saving life. The time be-
tween the biting of an animal by mad
dog and showing signs of hydrapbobia
is not less than nine days, but may be
nine months. After the animal has be
come rabid, a bite or scratch with his
teeth upon person, or 'slobber coming
in contact with q sore or raw place,
would produce hydroplrobia just as soon
as though lie had been bitten by mad
dog. Hydrophobia can be prevented,
and I will give what is well, known to
be all iniallible remedy, if properly ad-
ministered, for man or beast. A dose for
horse or COW should be about four times
as great as for a person. 1t is not too
late to give medicine any time before the
spasms come Oh.


The first dose for person is one and a
half ounce elecampane root, bruised, put
in a pint of new milk, reduced to one
half by boiling, then taken all at one
dose in the morning, fasting until after
noon, or at least very light diet until
several hours have elapsed. The second
dose the same as the first, except take
two ounces of the root; third dose the
same as The las, to be taken every her
day. Three doses are uil that are needed
aud there need be no fear. This know
from my own experience; and know oi a
number of cases where it las been ell
tireiy successful. There is 10 guess
work. Those persons [ allude to we e
bitten by their own dogs, that had beell
bitten by rabd dogs, and were penned
up to see if they would go mad; they
did go mad and did bite the persons.


This remedy has been used in and
about Philadelphia for forty years and
longer with great success, and is known
Us the Goodman remedy. 1 am ac-
qlaintcd with physician, who told ME
he knew fits use for more than thirty
years, but never knew of case that
failed where it was properly administer
ed. Among other cases he mentioned
wos one where u number of. cows had
been bitten by = mad dog. To half of
the number they administered this REM
edy, to tie other half not. The latter all
died with hydrophoba, while those that
took the elerampaue and milk showed
no signs Of the disease.-R. c. s., IN
Country Gentleman.
Year: 1872

STEAK K1NDLY.-Much Of the un-
happiness in this world arises from
giving utterance to haSty, unkind
words. Many a sorrowful hour and
sleepless night have been spent brood
ing over some harsh or angry word,
which has dropped from the lips in Il
moment of unguarded passion. How
mach pain wo would save ourselves
and others if we would guard all our
ways and actions. Kind words, spo-
kel in the right time and place, do
mo =" to heal Tie wounded spirit than
ar the gold this world can give. They
cost nothing. willie they Zurich the
heart aud scatter sunshine all around,
winning many true and faithful
friends.
Year: 1872

We regard the following information,
handed us by lady of great respectability,
now residing in Greenville, as too important
to be withheld from the public. We hope the
papers will give it circulation; it may be the
means of saving many valuable lives. Know
ing the source whence it comes, we can conf
dently ask for the most serious attention.,
The lady we refer to, (Mrs. L. 7. DeG,)
states in note that "the remedy was sent to
me by my esteemed friend and relative, DR..
j. j. Robertson, of Washington, Georgia, a
man of great intelligence and ability"


"The disease called Cero Spinal Meningitis,
is improperly named and hence the improper
treatment in many cases. 1t IS not anaamma-
tion of the membranes of the spine and brain.
have made several post mortem examina-
tions, and found it the case in every instance.
The symptoms are very like those of infam-
nation Of the membranes, admit, but treat
ed as such, every case will prove fatal. have
had over hundred cases; the first seven had
died when was called in consultation. Find
ing all these had been treated by depletion
and had died, I at once made an examination
of two of the bodies and decided to change
the mode of treatment, and it proved sue
cess in nearly every case.


When the case is first taken, at once shave
the back of the head, and in the most rapid
manner possible raise blister from the back
of the head to the end of the spine; in severe
cases I saturate flannel with turpentine and
apply it and run hot iron over it until it
blisters, or rub on the turpentne and set it on
fire, or any other way to produce a bad blister
as soon as possible; then give quinine in ten
grain doses until forty or fifty grains are
taken-give ten grains every two or three
hours let the patient drink freely of pepper
tea, and also take tablespoonful or two of
whisky every four or FIVE hours, and give him
ten grains of the bromide of potass every six
hours. These doses are for adults, If the
case is negro, it will require more stimulants
than white person, and especially of red
pepper tea,


If the case is taken in time, this treatment
will cure nearly every one, but if neglected
for an hour or two, it may fail, I saw cases
Year: 1872

of $4,000, and fitted her up for the trade
which he had found so profitable and to ena-
BILE him to keep up with his increasing busi-
ness. The floating store was supplied with an
assorted cargo of goods worth from $4,000 to
$4,000, and with the assistance Of pilot and
an engineer, round trips have been made
about once in two weeks ever since. The set
tiers along the river find this floating store a
great convenience, and one Of them informs
us they get goods from the steamer just as
cheaply as they could from merchants in town.
The captain and his steamer are anxiously
looked for every week, up or down, when he
makes his regular calls, does his trading and
gossiping, and posts his friends on the news Of
the outside world. The call made, business
transacted, and "all ashore" given out, they
haul in the bow line or stern anchor, as the
case may be, and steam on to the next rancho
The enterprise of Captain Case has been we'll
rewarded, as it deserves to be, for he owns a
comfortable property in Sacramento, besides
his steam store, a fine stock of goods, and be-
ing in the enjoyment of an uninterrupted and
increasing trade-Yolo Democrat.
Year: 1872

PAPER1NG ooMs.-Don't try to paper with


a carpet down. Make paste, cut bordering


and the paper the day before. If the wall


has been whitewashed, it must be washed in


vinegar to neutralize the alkali in the lime.


If papered before and you wish the paper re-


moved, sop with water and it will peel off, If


convenient provide long board, wide as the


paper, though table or two will do. The
paper must be measured, placed right side
down on the board then with brush pro-
ceed to lay on paste, not too thickly, but over
every part and be careful that the edges re-
ceive their share. When completed, double
within three inches of the top, the paste sides
being together; carry to the wall, mount your
chair, and stick your three inches pasted paper
on the wall at the top. That holds it; now
strip down the other, and see that it fits just
right; if not, peel down, make right, then
press to the wall from the centre right and
left. Leave no air under, or when warm it will
expand, bursting the paper. Of course the
paper must be matched it will not do to meas
ure by line unless the walls are perfectly
plumb. Small figures make less waste, and
make small room look larger. Stripes make
a low room higher, and if there are no figures
between, or in the stripe to match, there is no
waste and no trouble in putting it on. If a
narrow border is the style, let it be bright, If
the paper is neutral but if that be bright,
the border had better be dark and neutral.
If the paste be made too thick, the paper will
be apt to crack and peel off; if too thin, it will
saturate the paper too quickly, and make it
too tender in putting on. A counter-duster
brussels brush) is nice to brush the paper to
the wall. White, clean cloths will do, hut it
will not do to rub the paper with this; being
damp, the paint or color rubs off the paper.
The tables must be dried each time after past
ing. for the same reason. Paste under paper
must not freeze, neither dry too quickly. IF
whitewashing is done after papering, tack
double strips Of new paper wider than the
border all around the room.
Year: 1872

| HEIRESS PROVES HEROlNE.


"Think's, thou there dwes no courage bu. In breasts
| That their mail against the ringing spears,
| When helmets struck down: Thou little knowest


OF nature's marvels."-MRs. HExANs.


Quick as lightning Grace had formed a
brave resolve. Fastening her dress and
taking her CATERS in ber hand, she glided
swiftly down stairs; the light from her moth
er's ROOM enabling her to see just enough to
keep from feeling her way, and giving that
rubbing, rustling sound, which is so distress
ing to one moving in the dark, and so start
ling to those whom it awakes.


Tapping lightly at the sitting.room door,
she had time to draw on her shoes before it
was opened.


90, Captain, were you in earnest? Would
you indeed give my father warning Of his
danger% began she in subdued but earnest
tones; and seeing him look surprised at her
unexpected appearance and excited address,
she continued, while he carefully closed the
door, and placed her chair


81 had been asleep near window, over the
door by which you we're talking, and heard
what that man said. o, will you help me
save my father?" and she clasped her hands
in earnest entreaty.


"Certainly I will, if possible. But calm
yourself, and tell me how I can serve you,
and what plan you have formed"


elf you will provide me horse, I'll 60 to
him."


"That will never do; some harm might be-
fall you. Tell me where he is and I'll 60 in
your stead"


at is blind path most of the way; you
could never find the place alone, and no one
knows the way but my little brother and
myself"


'Then I'll take him on my horse and 60
with him."


eff he were only awake! But he is a sound
sleeper; nothing can rouse him at night, and l
wouldn't waken and alarm mother on any &C
count. She would die of anxiety for father
and Stuart too Do saddle your horse Ev-
cry moment is precious. I must 60 if have
to walk! !' and her emotion was intense as
she awaited his reply.


"My horse is very spirited, and there is no
other without going to camp, which won't do;
but you are good rider l suppose


eyes. l am not afraid Of the horse or any
thing, 80 save my father"


"Miss Elliott" said Clinton, in grave tone,
as if he had made up his mind what course to
pursue and wished her to be ready for her
part, "I am going to saddle my horse. 1t
will be best to take her beyond the guards ;
then I'll come back for you. You are too
excited. You must control yourself and
write few lines telling your mother not to be
alarmed about you, and place it where it can
be found at once, if you should be missed
Warn them, too, not to rouse the soldiers.
You had better put on dark cloak or wrap
ping-it will be cool riding-and then buckle
on these pistols in such way as they will be
handy, if needed. There are writing mate
rials" and laying pair of pistols on the
table, he cautiously left the house.
i The decided tone and straightforward
Year: 1872

How TO USE A GR1NDsToNE.-F First-
Don't waste the stone by running it in water ;
but if you do, don't allow it to stand in water
when not in use, as this will cause a soft place.


Second-Wet the stone by dropping water
on it from pot suspended above the stone,
and stop off the water when not in use.


Third-Don't allow the stone to get out OF
order, but keep it perfectly round by the use
ofgas-pipe, or hacker.


Fourth-Clean all greasy tools before
sharpening, as grease or oil destroys the grit.


Fifth-Observe: When you get stone
that suits your purpose, send a sample of the
grit to the dealer to select by; half'ounce
Sample is enough, and can be sent in letter
by mail.
Year: 1872

The Vallejo Recorder has the
following; About / o'clock
yesterday morning, as we were


vending our way homeward, we
were suddenly startled by the re-
port of gun: We rushed into
the house from which the sound
proceeded, and found matters thus:
"a certain husband living in that
neighborhood has a habit of walk.
ing in hls, sleep, and bis wife got
SO tired of having him frisk a.
round the house during the silent


watches of the night, that at last


she determined to tie him fast af.
ter he got to sleep. She affixed
string to his ankle and tied the
other end fast TO what happened
to be most handy, which was
her husband s double, barrelled gun
behind the door in the corner ct


the room. About l o'clock the
somnambulist arose for the purpose
Of taking 6 ramble around the
room. When he had taken about
six steps, the artillery came out
of its seolusion in the corner with
a jerk, and both barrels went off,
the loads crashing through the
panels of the door. 1t soon
brought both parties to conscious
ness. Yesterday he was busy
putting new panel in the door,
which is far better than digging
load OF buckshot out of the baby"
Year: 1872

la Hartford recently case had
been before the court for sever al
days, and was finally given to the
jury, who went out te decide up
on their verdict, After tney had
been out nearly half a day, una.
bic to agree, and while they were
still conterring, the litigants
agreed upon a settlement and
started for home. The jury were
informed and appeared somewhat
disgusted at the abrupt manner
in which the manner had been
taken out of their hands, while
the court and counselsmiled aud
IDLY.
Year: 1872

Too bad 70 gift my idle praise


With such black intent
Ardinalice see where none there was


You knew, sir, what l meant
'Tis always so : if comment pass


Our lips on our own kind,
sSprne after-thought of jealousy


Men never fail to mind.
J Too bad it is: you wrong our sex;


We can be generous too,
You carp at woman's friendship, sir ;
Is it alone with you
That common charity exista,
~ Or friendships to be had
You wrong our sex, in truth you do,


Upon my word, too bad
Year: 1872

A woman of White Bluff, Tenn
died of smallpox recently. Four
days after her death the husband
married her sister, and she did
not survive wife No. l but II days,
when No. 9 died of the same dis
ease. Two wives in II days is a
good many for man to lose.
Year: 1872

The closing days OF the campaign have had their
effect upon the various national party headquar-
ters this city. The heat and burden OF their day
Is over and they have only to await their harvest.


At the republican headquarters in the Fifth Ave.
already departed. Chandler left for his home in
New Hampshire last evening, hoping there to do a
little more work In addition to the national
work he has done all Summer. A liberal poll
tician said recently ''that Chandler and treasury
checks had done all the work for Grant" For
the last three days the clerks at the
Grant headquarters have been dsmantline
their elegant rooms, distributing the stationery,
and even giving to the most deserving OF their
friends such historical mementoes as the silver
call-bels, about one OF which tradition fingers that
Seward himself used to use 1t as his little bell in
the days OF the war. E. ID. Webster who has been
Chandler's trusty lieutenant In the work OF the
campaign, was Secretary Stewards chief secretary
ence at headquarters gives semblance Of truth to
the tradition Chandler having gone home the
headquarters now remain In charge OF Mr.. Wright
alone and he remains only to close It after the re-
turns OF the 5th are duly buetned from It's walls.


At the Glenham and Spingler Headquarters,
liberal and democratic, the chiefs hold on with the
determined grasp 1f one who desperaIey m u morss Oh
with them. The last licks are the best icks, they
say, and on that principle they are yet working


from their own headquarters IN such states as they
defenders or fort exert at the last breach In their
wall II victory shall crown their banners ON
Tuesday in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
the last days range, it viii be due to the
magnificent EFFORTS or the national Headquarters
here. They had slept before Pennsylvania, bus
teriHnined to keep ali their friends awake by their
vigorous bugle calls.
Year: 1872

The following General Order was issued to the
police force yesterday by Superintendent Kelso:-
To CAPrAINs:-


Tuesday the st day Of November instant is assigned
Of election REQUIRED by law to be opened at six NJ


y the
Superintendent for that day excuse no member Of Your
command who + able % Dc patrol duty:
Of polling sees rom oecet Sce
with such tours Of duty and relief as you shall deem
sq fsss


ss's Ss s
% he s yVs s.Ssg e hs w,S


quarter Of mile Of the place where the election Is


You will that your telegraph instrument is in order
and In charge Of sergeant niy competent TO work it.
you require assstance election day, can on
csqsa aid when called on By Adjoining
you spare the force; and IL the disorder
@ and keys
your and delivered 70 The Election
"ss 6sss nS ne a''SsS psns
You members Of your force to protect all
sasiienFsl,s any So q sissiisn within pre-


and ns 70 Of % and 70
lots within one hundred and atty feet Of any polling





attention s particularly called to section q Of the
date for any office to be filled at the election may, by
certificate In writing signed by him. designate person
for election district In which he Is candidate TO be
present the of the ballots containing the
names the designated for that office. The
spectors of Election and the police or other on
GERS attending at such election district speci-
ned in said certificate shall make Q passage
for person 70 the said inspectors and the said nspec
tors shalt permit him to be present at the OF all
specified the said certificate and them that he
can such and the required
votes found in each box correctly made. And no
specor OF Election Board Of Inspectors police or
other officer shall allow such person to be moested
moved during the canvass OF such ballots until such
statement has been made completed and signed unless
he shall be personally guy Of fraudulent dsorderly
conduct"


protect them in the undisturbed
the ballot boxes and repress all improper interference
with them while canvassing the votes and completing
canvass


The United States Supervisors OF Election have also the
secton fve) right 70 be present at all times after the
polls opened until the canvass be wholly completed
and . the proper returns made and to per.
sonay scrutinize count and canvass each and
every ballot cast In his their respective
election districts for Representative in Con-
gress whatever may be the endorsement said ballot,
ITO the end the act OF Congress declares that each
candidate for the ONCE OF Representative In Congress
shall obtain the beneht OF every vote for him castn


When the canvass has been completed you will take
charge OF the ballot boxes and keys and return them
the station house. JAMES j. KELS0, Superintendent