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Year: 1876

If Charles A. Dana should occupy the edi-
torial chair of the Tribune and Queen Vic.
should occupy the White House as Queen of
the American Kingdom, it would be high time
for the world to slip off on tangent from its
orbit and run a foot-race with a comet.
Year: 1876

rise to sunset in an Alabama town at the out
break of the rebellion; was crushed by fall
ing building during an earthquake in Califor-
mia, and was without food or drink nearly fly
hours; and when going home from White Pine
mines narrowly escaped lynching. Still he
doesn't complain.
Year: 1876

Some men will preach the gospel anyhow :;
locks and bolts won't stop them. For instance,
in free church in Banffshire, Scotland, a min-
lister has been preaching some unpalatable
truths, and some of the members of the con-
gregation endeavored to lock him out of his
church He had a tussle with them for the
key, in which he was somewhat injured.
Nevertheless he had a new lock made, and
preached in his church as usual on the follow
ing Sabbath before large congregation.
Year: 1876

The ex-rebels in Congress, arm-in-arm with
their loving dough-faced allies, are now at
tempting to rob the United States Treasury of
several millions of dollars for the purposes of
paying the arrearage pensions Of those who
were dropped from the rolls for disloyalty
during the recent rebellion. They are willing
to rob the poor widows and orphans of our
veteran dead for econony's sake, and more
than willing to pay these disloyal men for
their dsloyalI services, making disloyalty an
honorable and meritorious thing.
Year: 1876

When the repentant patriots came back into
the Union, "hugging the Constitution closely
to their bosoms," the Democracy welcomed
them with a natural feeling Of love, but the
past few weeks are fraught with experiences
which convince them that they are too cum
bersome to bear. Their constant prayeris that
they may all be afflicted with the lockjaw
until after the elections.
Year: 1876

Fifty thousand troops will now go to Cuba to
quen the inssrrection. The magnanimous
thing would be for Alfonso to put Don Carlos
at their head if he would go. The Don once
proposed that Alfonso should go there while
he himself should stay at home and do gaardG
costa service.
Year: 1876

While Ben. Hill was attempting to fasten
the blame of secession upon the New England
States, the other day, a Northern Democrat,
keenly appreciating the value of such episodes
to the Republican cause, said to a gentleman
on the floor, That man Hill would bankrupt
he'll if he attempted to defend the cause of his
Satanic majesty"
Year: 1876

SCHOOL House BURNED.-The school
house in this village was burned on Satur-
day afternoon. When the fire was discov-
cred it was all between the lathings and
boarding OF the South end and reaching
up and spreading in tie attic over the hall
which was over the school room, render
Ing il impossible to stay its progress
though strenuous efforts were made to do
it.


The burning OF the building is a serious
los, & our village. rs 1t was the only build
Ing OF sufficient size for public purposes.
for which the hall was used. All the fur
niture in the building, including the Good
Templar's among which was large organ.
was saved with very little damage Origin
OF fire unknown. Loss about SLIGO. No
insurance. Il.
Year: 1876

Why SHE STOPPED HER PAPER.-She
came bouncing through the sanctum door
like a cannon ball, and without pausing
to say How dye do ?" she brought her
umbrella down on the table with mighty
crash and shouted


l want to stop my paper ~


"All right, madam"


Stop it right off, too" she persisted, i,
whacking the table again, for waited
long enough for you to do the square
thing"


She quieted down for a moment, as we
ran our fingers through the list of names,
and when we reached hers and scratched
it out she said:


"There; now mebbe you'll do as you
ought TO after this, and not Slight wo-
man jest because she's poor. If some
rich folks happen to have little red
headed, handy legged, squint eyed,
wheezy squaller born to them you puff it
up TO the skies and make it out an angel ;
but when poor people have baby you
don't say a word about it, even if it is the
squarest toed, blackest-haired, biggest
headed, noblest little kid that ever kept a
woman awake at nights. That what's
the matter, and that's why l stopped my
paper"


And she dashed out as rapidly as she
came.-Br00ktyn argus.
Year: 1876

THIS is the kind Of weather that makes
the dashing young man wish that instead
of spending a dollar and a half for that
massive diamond pin last summer, he had
judiciously invested it in pair of winter
drawers. .-NOyWich BuHetin.
Year: 1876

The POPULARITY OF THE ROTHs-
cHIIDs.-But there is reason for the
popularity of the ROthschilds with the
crowd. In the first place they give
large sums to the poor, and support a
number of charities. Secondly, it is
known that the baron is a very hard
working man. His wealth imposes a
great deal of labor upon him. He rises
at o'clock in the morning, and goes
directly to his bureau, working there
steadily throughout the day, having his
midday lunch brought to him. When
i'm need of air and exercise he runs down
to Ferrieres for a little shooting. Mean
while. Nine. de Rothschild is making
the rounds of her hospitals, carrying re-
lief and comfort TO hundreds of those
who suffer. These people have enormous
fortunes, but they make good use of
them, and live really noble lives. Envy
is, therefore, out of the question. Few
men would like to change his hours of
labor with those Of Baron Alphonse.
Year: 1876

Over and over again,


No matter which WAY I turn,
! always find in the Book of Life


some lesson I have to learn.
must take nv turn at the mill,


1 must grind out the golden grain,
must work at my task with TeSOIute will
Over and over again
We cannot measure the need


of even the tiniest flower,
Nor check the flow of the golden sands
hat run through a single hour.
But the morning dewS must fsll,


The sun and the summer rain
Must do their part, and perform ii all
Over and over again.
Over and over again


The brook through the meadow flows,
And over and over again


The pOnderoUs mill-wheel goes.
Once doing will not suffice,


Though doing be not in vain,
And n blessing falling us once or twice
May come if We try again.
The path thet has once been trOd
Is never so rough TO the feet,
And the lesson we once have learned
Is never so hard to repeat.
Though sOrTOwful tears may fall,


And the heart to its depths be riveu
By the storm and tempest, We need them ALI
To render us meet for heaven.
Year: 1876

The Lives Insured bY the Society are Carefully
selected In different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera.
tions an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy.bolders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Ilsured.I
Year: 1876

All who want to know what Con-
gresszis doing. and who wish to keep
posted about the news everywhere,
should now subscribe for the Ga
zErTE 1t is reliable, and will al
ways be welcome visitor to the
fa.1ily circle li5gs .2CuEG4f-t.
Year: 1876

ACCIDENT. latter part of last week
a Chinaman employed in the mill at Port
Discovery had one Of his arms torn off by
a be't attached to the machinery. One Of
his legs was also broken and his skull
fractured.
Year: 1876

Affections are cut close, are worn by old
and young, and are equally becoming to all.
They are useful for everyday wear, for
hill climbing, and roof scaling. They come
mostly in the old decided colors, aud are
worn long or short to suit the taste or
convenience of the wearer.


Honor is beginning to be considered a
somewhat antiquated goods. Several large
houses are selling out below cost, prepara-
tory to going out of business, ''as there
is no profit in it" they say. Large stocks
have accumulated on their hands. as they
found few purchasers for even the finest
quality. Some apparently heavy dealers
have failed entirely, and closed up for
want of capital.


Generosity was much worn at the holiday
season. 1t is not an imported goods, but
of home manufacture, and comes in all
prices and grades.


Intellect is much sought after at certain
shops, were it is supposed to be found. A
I" shoddy" article is often palmed off upon
shoppers, quality with a cotton back and
satin figure. But those really desirous of
purchasing can always find enune art
icle, and it is within the means of the
poor.


Fraud, though not as po: ulir as it was
last year, is occasionally worn as a ncgligs
by those retiring into bankruptcy; and at
the reception of creditors by their two
per cent debtors.


Orthodoxy is not SO high or straight as
in formers seasons, nor buttoned so closely.


Heresy is very popular, especially when
worn with white neckties.


Creeds are not so much imported as at
one time, but are homemade, which causes
great variety" Brio "a Brd:,' Scribner
for Nay.
Year: 1876

Has TIE SHAPE OF TIE EAR ANY MUsIcAL
SIGSITIcANCK.-A recent cursory description
of the well-known Mozarteum, from the pen
Of an intelligent correspondent in daily
paper, mentions the fact that amongst the
interesting relics OF the divine composer ex-
hibited to the public gaze at Salzburg is a
drawing Of his ear, showing an abnormally
large bell as though nature had intended him
to be a gifted listener. 1t is noteworthy
that in all portraits except those painted by
the sun itself, next to the boots the ear seems
to present to the painter the greatest dithcul-
ty. 1t is rarely one sees a shoe beautifully
drawn perhaps it Is still rarer that the
ordinary covering Tor the feet presents any
thing that can be made beautiful even by a
skilful draughtsman. With the ear the
observer cannot help remarking the same
absence Of individuality. Anything will do
for an ear and a daub or two that would with
equal propriety represent a dried fg or an
oyster would do duty for the above organ.
In calling attention to this matter VEN
ture to submit the results of some Of my
own observations in the hope that something
more may be ELECTED on this, as believe.
most interesting question. And shall be
extremely glad il any person who Il OF the
opinion that nv conclusions are premature
or erra:ic will kindly contribute the result
of his or her individual experience. Small
ears are invariably under great disadvan-
tage. Large ears are usually indicative Of a
more comprehensive taste. \ narrow harp
or harp-like opening always denotes good
ear for music. If the harp is very regular
You may safely rrognOsticate a correct in
tonation. For a singer the rim must be very
eyen and the circle unbroken. Any pro
tuherance on inc rim of the ear will oc-
casion a slight discrepancy of iutOnGtion-
the sing will not be all times alike. Some
have double harp; this is dangerous in the
success of the singer. A perfect double rim
is on the other hand highly advantageous,
This is, however, open to the weakness OF
easily being satisfied with sweet sounds Of
any kind. The ear without rim is the
most dainty and difficult to please. 1t ap-
pears TO receive almost as it were by selec-
tion only the best sounds; ordinary sounds
have no attraction for it. These are few
of the leading features Of the ear. Seeing
that we have casts Of the pianists hands,
would it not be as instructive to have casts
Of composers ears Surely the one Is a. in
portant to the musical student as the other.
-Musical World
Year: 1876

a FoRGETFrL MAN-His wifesent him up
town for "sumthin' or rutber" early in the
evening. On tho way he met a friend, and
they spent halfhour in an animated dispute
as to whether Hayes or Tilden had the best
chances for an election, and, when he lett
his friend, he had entirely forgotten what
Maria had sent him after. 1t was in vain
that he tried to think up his forgotten er-
rand. For three long, weary hours he wan
dered around from saloon to saloon, seeking
to stimulate his unreliable brain and prick up
his memory. Twas no use. The more be
stimulated the more he didn't remember. lie
hated to 20 home and acknowledge as much
to his wife. and so he Just dropped in on his
friends to gather their sympathy. Alter he
had managed to serape considerable OF the
article together, and just as the chimes of St
Xavier Church was Ginning the midnight
hour, the telegraph editor opened dispatch
and remarked that the Associated Press an
nounced the death of DR., the famous
physician Of.


by the jumping juniper Jupiter. | re-
member now," saii the visitor. rising slowly
from his chair and turning as pale as chol-
era patient "I remember now. My wife
had the cramp-colic and sent me to bring the
doctor, D-n politics wonder if she's
alive yet !" And he shot out OF the door
after that doctor without staying to bear
what the chances were in New York
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Year: 1876

They have secured for the Centennial
a section of the picket fence upon which
George Washington is said to have torn
his trowsers while boy, and the slipper
with which his maternal ancestor caused
him to rend the air with cries when she
observed the rent in his pants.
Year: 1876

When every pang Of heart is DER,


When every storm has ceased TO beat,
When care and loss can pain no more,
o, will not rest mt last be sweet
Down shaken from it's perfect poise,
The aching heart oft futtereth so
At life's harsh fate and wearying noise
1t only sadly sighs to go.
Weep not when am dead, dear friends
Sweetheart, grieve not when lie low;
While DER my clay your soft eyes bend,
Remember II was good TO go.
When low you press the violet sod


Whose purple tears enstar my breast,
Beloved, think sleep in God,


Remember such alone are blest.
The perfect silence will be dear,


How dear the chance of painless rest
And on, beyond all pain of fear,


The perfect waking will be best,
How dim this distant dny will seem,
How far the grief we suffer here;
This life the mirage Of dream,


Merged TO morning calm and clear
Year: 1876

Daniel Aiken had become a con-
firmed drunkard. So fully had he
come under the dominion of the
bottle, that he was perfectly miser-
able when he could not obtain the
means of gratifying his thirst. He
had neglected his family until his
wife's father had taken her and the
children to the paternal roof. He
had spent all his substance in drink
and was kept from the poorhouse
only by performing menial services
for his food, and by the kindness
of Thomas Edgarton, a member of
the Society of Friends, who had
known him from his youth, and
who had strong hope that, in the
course of time he would see his fol-
ly and turn again into the right path.


Hoskins; the leading liquor sell
ler of the place, had let him drink
so long as his money lasted, but
would trust him no longer. He was
lounging about the saloon one
bright moonlight evening, pleading
with the keeper for a drink. His
reply was sharp and unfeeling:


"Not a drop more, Daniel !"


He remained while longer and
then left. AS the cool air of the
evening fell upon him, he all at once,
gave utterance to his feelings in the
following strain:


"Not a drop more, Daniel" Am
l drunk or am l sober l am sober.
Not a drop more, Daniel Did
Hoskins think drop would hurt
me? No; but my money was gone.
He has got all got everything
had-even the Bible my mother
gave me. He has got the boots
which my wife, with her own earn
ings, bought for Jennie. Not a
drop more, Daniel Daniel, what
say you to that ! say so, too. l
once had good clothes, but now /
have nothing but rags. Not a drop
more, Daniel till / have clothes
again as good as when Mary and l
were married. l once had a good
watch, but that, too, is gone Not
a drop more, Daniel till / have a
horse and buggy as good as / ONCE
had. / once had cows that furnish
ed my family with butter and
cheese, but Hoskins has got them.
Not a drop, more, Daniel till those
cows, or others as good, are mine
again. l once had this wallet full
of bills; but now not a cent have
got. Not a drop more, Daniel,
till this wallet is we'll filed again"


BY this time he had reached the
place where he formerly resided,
and leaning up against the fence,
he mused long time In silence.
He viewed the desolate place by
the light of the moon and his eyes
ranged over the house and farm.
Here l was born. Here my father
and mother died. ] was the pride
Continued on Fourth Puge.)
Year: 1876


The Legacy that Crop Leaves In the


Soil.


1t has been found by some remark
able experiments made in Germany by
DIR. Weiske and others, that the stub.
BILE and roots left in the earth by crops
that have been harvested add to the
soil much more nulritive value than is
commonly supposed. These expert
ments fully explain the great value of
clover as preparatory crop for wheat,
and for all other crops which are not
manured with nitrogen, potash and
phosphates. The clover of single
acre has been found to leave nitrogen
enough for 11G bushels of wheat, phos.
phoric acid enough for ia bushels, and
potash enough for 70 bushels. More
over. it is found that most of this va
luable material is left in the best pos.
sible condition for use. Whether the
nitrogen of the clover comes wholly or
partly from the soil, or from the air, it
is certainly taken from a condition in
which it is of little use to most crops,
and it is converted into an available
one, so that practically the clover is a
creator of nitrogen in the soil as it is
also an efficient purveyor of potash and
phosphoric acid.
Year: 1876

SALT LAKE CRY, Sept FL 1875
In the Beaver court to-day Mr.. Bishop. of counsel
for tho Defence asked for delay Of ten days before
sentence is passed on Lee, to givo HIM time to ne
grounds appeal in the Lee Is sad threaten
ing times. There is rumor that he intends to ex-
pose more than is already known.
Year: 1876

ton merely to give satisfhc,on abroad, but the
government would not allow any non-Caholic creed 70
attempt TO establish itself In Spain


PROTESTANT MBLxA


In this connection Madrid telegram to day states
that the has approved the conduct Of tho
project OF vaadod who forbade the sale Of Protestant
Bblos in the streets Of that place.
Year: 1876

Tho following record will show tho changes in the
temperature Tor tho past twenty -four hours in CON-


parson with tho corresponding dato of last year. as
Indicated by tho thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy,
Year: 1876

rying with comfort fourteen passengers outside, and
his previous high reputation on the road gained
abroad Is sufficient guarantee that will be hOrsed In
the most perfect style There is doubt that op-
porunliy thus afforded 10 the city for the enjoy
men Of delightful and healthy airing will be eagerly
and frequently embraced. and the liberal and public
spirited enterprise OF the originator receive abundance
OF patronage. To the professional or business man
the excursion VIII furnish splendid panacea
for the cankoring cares OF business aud
oVerwork The drives will invgorate him.
ihe novelty Of the position make him forget
ms professional anxetics and the pleasant companion
snip Always TO be met with on the Top OF coach VIII
cause him 10 couslgn stocks and shares briefs politics
ana leading articles 10 temporary oblivion The route
taken lies through charming country, abounding IN
loNey ana picturesque scenery, and Pelham Bridge is
abundant facilities for boating, bathing, hshing and
other outdoor recreations. The locality OF Pelham
Bridge Is admirably adapted for picnic excursions and


ladies in the city enjoy delightful days outdoor
pleasure by arranging such social parties among
themselves and booking their seats by the
coach few days in advance. We have no
doubt that such excursions will become quite fashion,
able, and Pelham Bridge become lavore resort
Tor picnic parties Our excellent engraving of Colonel
Kane's imported four Inland coach, to be placed
the New York and New Rochelle route will be found
l27 the present issue OF the Spirit The fare
each way will he 81 50 box seat so cents extra each
way. Passengers luggage up eighty 1--WE pounds
weight free Parcels VIII be carried at moderate rates
and punctually delivered Intermediate distances at
proDortonate rates and the coach picks up and sets
down passengers and parcels wherever hailed on the
ninth At the booking Office the Hotel Bruins
Wick seats may be secured any number OF days III dd-
vance, aud all particulars OF Information given by the
clerk IN the Office OF the hotel
Year: 1876

merits as determined by nFee competitions at creodmOOr


Open all native born citizens the United States; TO
each competiior-dieen 800 yards fifteen at yards
and twenty at 1000 yards


Open 20 the sixteen making the highest aggregate
number of shots and distances IN Competition
he wsye men making the highest aggregate scores IN this
shan constitute the team and reserves


Open only the reserves to take place
ana ~ 1875 Same number Of shots and conditions
IN competition the aggregate In this competition
and Composition shall determne the order Of OF
aggregate taxing hrs place the team and
EIGHT 10 go ,ner respective aggregate scores the nss'
s9s targets marking scoring and position % be according
Of America regulations oil the National Ke Association
Weapons rifles within said regulations No sighting
shots in any OF the oresong competitions practice
by competitors ON the days Of said competitions If
Shall for any reason sSsacory TO the committee chSrsed
with the conduct Of sand unable finish his
mtos shall In their discretion tx another day or DAYS for
such 10 finish his score or shoot snch nnrt o the
competitions he may missed The said committee
shall have the power 70 say when il At ALL competition
weather aud name the day days when the shall be


As practicable after the completion of Compct


on the team and reserve shall by majority OF the
when elected shall have the management Of the team and


Each person entering for competition shall subscribe TO
r. desire 70 compete for place in the American Rife
Team TO represent the United states in the international
oh range r'ne match Tor the championship OF the world
and hereby 70 conform to the conditions prescribed
Tor the selection OF said team. If successful
pettor agree perform such practice and submit
such discipline ana government the captain of said
shall direct. (Signedl


Entries for competon may be made at any time up
ten o'clock A. NJ Of May 81 1870 Persons desiring to
enter requested 10 inform the Secretary Of the Joint
COMMITTEES. by letter at early day possible All
countries having rifle clubs rifle associations have
yitedto send team each to compete in this atch
Many countries have already signihed their inten-
tion to be represented. Wa believe that the peo.
pie o whole country entertain the hope
this match the American rllemen will fully sustain
the high reputation for skill in craftsmanship which their
comtymen have earned In noted and well contested
matches 1t is desirable that there should large
number OF entries for the foregoing competitions The
ditions have been made with view accommodates as
much possible those living far away from the Creedoor
Range IL is confidently hoped that distance will not deter
any man from joining the ranks of the competitors
striving for place on the Centennial American By
order oil the committee,


MARTIN T. MCMAHON President


JOSEPH HOLLAND.
Year: 1876

ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN YAGER.-Soon after
the arrival of the accommodation train from
Petersburg yesterday morning Captain
Yager, the conductor, standing on the deros
platform, caught hold Of window.sash to
reach into car for bundle of papers. The
sash broke and he was thrown down. One
wrist was broken or sadly dislocated. Two
doctors were called upon and rendered the
necessary attention. Captain Yager returned
to his home, in Petersburg, by the mail train
of yesterday afternoon, and was suffering no
little