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Year: 1871

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Year: 1871

AN invalid once complained to his neigh
Dor of shanghai which the latter kept
The bird was terrible Nuisance, and gave
him no peace DAY or night. "But," said the
skeptical owner, "my cock only crews four or
five times day. | don't see how that can
annow you so much. Because" replied the
sufferer, "you don't take into account all the
times when am expecting it to crow"
Year: 1871

A young lady in Indiana was frozen to
death while out sleigh-riding with q young
man A man vino can't keep woman
from freezing, when he has her in q sleigh
all alone to himself, should be punished to
the full extent of the law.
Year: 1871

Few people have any idea through
what number OF hands their pocket
knives have passed. in the process of
manufacture. a bar of steel destin-
ed to furnish nun Der OF blades is
heated to redness. A length is cut
off, and the torger speedily moods"
this--that is, shapes 1t roughly into
the form Of a pocket knife blade
Another heating is then required to
fit the end for being fashioned into
the tang, and yet another before it
can undergo the further operation of
"smithing,H the last stage OF which is
the stamping OF the mark of the
thumb nail to facilitate opening. The
tang is then ground and the blade
marked with the name OF the firm
The slight bulge on the reverse side
caused by this operation is removed
by fire or the grindstone. The blade
is then hardened by heating it to red
ness and then plunging it into water
to the tang. The temperlng process
follows next, the blush yellow tint
being considered as indicating that
the proper degree OF heat at which
to immerse the blade once more in
cold water has been attained.


After this the various kinds OF
blades are classified in the warehouse
and undergo suudry grinding opera
ions to fit them for being hatted.--
Twelve distinct processes have by
this time been gone through, and
many more are necessary before the
knife is completely finished, although
the number Of hands which it has
to pass through depends in great
measure on the finish to be given to
the handle. according to the quality
of the blades with which it Is fitted,
and the price which the completed
article is intended to realize.


-rEngineerinr and Mining Journal.
Year: 1871

the bridge il being prepared by cut.
ting through the bluffs south oil the
present track OF the railroad, over
which the road il To be rebuilt OH
higher grade. Large gangs OF men
are now employed on this work,
and in laying the abatments ota
bridge for. the road over Twelfth
street. On the bottom a trestle six
ty five feet high is being constructed
running ont to the stone pier Of the
same height, ali READY finished. The
approach on the east side is also IN =
forward state, in the form Of q higl,
embankment stretching back over
the bottom for mile aud half.


The subject Of q wagon track ON
this bridge is now exciting much liz
terest both in this city and Council
Blutfs, and the authorities OF both
towns are understood to be looking
into the question of power to grant
the franchises demanded by the U.
Z. Co. It is to be hoped hat legisla,
tive all will he secured, ii necessary,
and that this importan. Improvement
will be added to the advantages of
rail communication over the river.


When the bridge will be finished
is said to be mainly a financial ques-
tion. After the piers are down
sufficient force can be employed to
complete it BY mid summer; but if it
becomes necessary TO economic d
longer time will be consumed before
this important link is supplied in rail
way communication between the
great Oceans--[0 Omaha Republican
Year: 1871

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.


Also a corporation lax Of 2 mills on th
dollar for the incorporated town Of Tam,
City.


Also corporation tax Of 9 mills on tn,
dollar for the incorporated town of Toledo
as certified to by the Recorder.
Also corporation tax Of 3 mills on the
dollar on the taxable property within the
corporation of the town Of Oxford, as carti,
fed by Recorder.


Also railroad tax Of per cent. on tie
taxable property of the township Of Grant
for the purpose of aiding ia the construc>
tion Of the Grinnel!, Cedar Falls Winona
railroad, as the same was certified to the
Auditor by the township Clerk Of Grant
township.


Also railroad tax Of p per cent, on the
taxable property Of Perry township for the
purpose of aiding in the construction of The
Grinnell, Cedar Falls s. winona railroad,
as the same was certified to the Auditor by
the Clerk Of Perry township.


Also railroad tax Of per cent on the
taxable property of the township Of How>
ard to aid in the construction of the Grin
nell, Cedar Falls & Winona railroad, as the
sane was certified to the Auditor by the
township Clerk of Howard township.
Also railroad tax of per cent ON the
taxable property Of Tama township to aid
in the construction of the Grinnell, Cedar
Falls & Winona railroad, as the same was
certified to the Auditor by the township
Clerk Of Tama township.


Also railroad tax of per cent. on the
taxable property of Toledo township to Aid
in the construction Of the Grinnell, Cedar
Falls & Wlnona railroad, as certi6 ed to the
Auditor by the township Clerk of Toledo
township.


Also railroad tax of 5 per cent. on the
taxable property of Crystal township to aid
In the construction Of the Grinnell, Cedar
Falls ( Winona railroad, as the same was
certified TO the Auditor by the township
Clerk Of Crystal township.
Also railroad tax Of per cent. on the
taxable property Of Clark township to aid
In the construction of the Burlington
Cedar Rapids & Minnesota railroad, as cer-
tilted to the Auditor by the township Clerk
of Clark township.


Also railroad tax of % per ceut on the
taxable property Of Perry township to aid
in the construction of the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids s Minnesota railroad, as certified
to the Auditor by the township Clerk Of
Perry township.


/. CLARK,


A. n. POYNEER,


G. JAQUA.


Adopted
Year: 1871

A RuMPUs IN JAIL ALLEY.-LaSt evening
about O'Clock the police made raid OH
an establishment in Jail alley which had
not very enviable reputation. The par.
ties arrested were Jane Rogers and Daniel
Kidd, aged respectively thirty and thirty
two years. Yesterday morning ut an early
hour they both got drunk, aud commenced
breaking up the furniture in the house i'll
which they lived. and by the evening there
was nothing lett to show that there had
been any sound furniture in the entire es-
tablishment. A lot Of uniforms and other
clothing were scattered over the floor, be-
smeared with dirt, and altogether the
house presented i most remarkable ap-
pearance. Having finished the furniture
pretty effectually, the two set TO work
upon the commissary department, and pro-
ceeded to divide the stores preparatory to
4 separation. The meal was divided, put
in two barrels, and set out in the alley.
This accomplished, the battle commenced
in earnest, and was pretty well under way
when policeman Moody, with posse co1ait-
atuS, arrived on the ground, and took the
parties in charge and carried them to the
second police station. Justice White will
probably settle their differences this morn.
Ing at the Police Court.
Year: 1871

We psid visit to the Dollar store, 0th and
Main streets, on Saturday, and TO our surprise
find It to be equal to any one In the country. ine
articles offered there at one dollar csnnot pe
bought anywhere for double the money anu 70 as
1t is u mystery how they can sell them at hgure
that does not pay for materi Il. We bought large
lookiDg-glass and some steel engrsviugs there
that we know never were made for the money.
Year: 1871

A lady writes to one of the society papers
that the old idea that persons could not en-
.tertain their friends without turning their
house into a restaurant is beginning to die
ou. among sensible people, and entertain
,ments where only cake and Lemonade are
passed around will be considered more
select than the big supper affairs.
Year: 1871

JEFpERscN DAv1s.-While Mr. Davis was
here last week he had his photograph taken
at Frayser's gallery. Mr. Frayser sue
ceeded In making as good likeness OF the
Confederate President as we have YET
seen. We are indebted to him for copy
Year: 1871

A WORD FOR COUNTRY NEWSPAPERS. -
The Cleveland Herald makes the follow.
ing truthful observation concerning
country papers, aud the duty Of giving
them wholesome support;


The local paper is an absolute necessi.
ty to the county and community where
it is published. All the city papers can
not supply the place Of the home paper.
That should bo the first love Of every
man and woman, for with the paper IS
the locality identified. The paper gives
the county and town where printed much
Of their importance in the world, and
gives in detail the local news, which can
not be gained by any other source. Eve
ry days issue of the paper is so much
local history, and the rise, growth and
development OF the town and county can
ba measured and recorded only by the
local newspaper that constantly is gath
cring it's items People do not properly
appreciate their home newspaper. They
measure the value Of a paper too much
by the number OF columns it contains
The home paper at any price is the cheap
est paper one can take, for in it is found
the information to be obtained from no
other source.


Another thing to be taken into con-
sideraiion. Every county has one or
more newspapers. Hence circulation OF
each paper must be limited. There is
therefore the greatest need Of activity
aud interest on the part OF the people to
give their own good paper, vigorous.
and substantial support. -t
Year: 1871

LOOK OUT FOR SMALL Poy.-Richtield
Sulphur Springs gives out a strong odor
OF suphureted hydrogen, which is like
the smell Of rotton eggs. Seine years ago
trsveler ON horseback was approaching
the springs, and observing a white flag
which was raised on pole by the labor
ers employed, inquired OF man standing
at the door OF public house half a
mile from the spring, if that flag was the
sign of smallpox. The man addressed
being something of a wag said. perhaps
it is Well" said the traveller, :" is
there no way by which | can go round
and give smallpox wide breath q Said
the man "you will have to go some eight
miles out of your way. But i can tell
you how you can pass that flag, small
pox and all, in perfect safety; just ride
on within fifty rods Of the flag, and then
hold your breath till you get fifty rods
beyond the spring, and you will be per-
fectly safe" The traveller did as direct
ed, When he supposed he had reached
within fifty rods Of the spring, he s'ezed
his nose with one hand and put the goad
on with the other His horse made rap
i'd bounds, and he, a quixotic figure at
tractcd the gaze Of the laborers, who
stood astonished But when just oppo.
site the spring he could no longer hold
his breath He Ioosened the hold Of his
nose and took a snuff Of the sulphureted
hydrogen gas, /" o God,' he shrieked,
1--WE caught it'll" He seized his nose
again and passed out of sight. Whether
he died Of smallpox or what BECAME OF
him was never known.
Year: 1871

New ESTERPRlsE.-On the 10th inst,
cargo of fresh beef from Texas was
landed at Philadelphia, consisting oftwo
hundred and twenty beeves, cut into
quarters, making about 10000 pounds.
The cattlcr were slaughtered in Texas on
August 1st. and after being cut up, the
beef was Immediately put in the hold OF
tho vessel, which was supplied with ice
after the manner OF refrigerator, the
steamer [ Fire fly being built expressly
for the transportation of fresh beef The
voyage from Rocbport to Philadelphia
was made in nine days, and the beef,
when unlonded found to be rs sweet as
on the day Of its shipment. This is said
to be the first consignment OF the kind
that has ever reached Philadelphia from
Texas but it is expected that the success
of the experiment will give rise to new
and profitable trade, which will greatly
reduce the cost Of beef in that city, while,
at the same time, adding to the wealth Of
Texas by forming another and cheap out
let for her immense droves Of cattle, in
the form Of fresh Texan beef.
Year: 1871

On Tuesday sharper called at the re-
sidence of a merchant on Forty second,
street, Philadelphia, near Kingscssing
avenue, and represented to the wife of the


latter that her husband had assaulted a
man, had been arrested and taken before
Democratic alderman, who was bitterly
opposed to him, and that unless $50 was
forthcoming he would be sent to prison.
To get this $50 the merchant had COM
missioned his friend CD the swindler to
call upon his wife. The lady, as may
we'll be imagined, became greatly excited
with fear when this story was told her,
ran up stairs to get all the ready money
she had, which was SIS. This she gave
to the man, and told her son, a lad, to go
with the gentleman to his aunt's on San
son street who would give the balance of
the money needed. This they did, and
the aunt gave $50. This was given to
the swindler also The latter and the
lad then proceeded toward the alderman's
office When about half way the swind-
Ter directed the boy to run home after
letter out of his fathers pocket for him.
The little fellow did so, and in the mean
time the sharper had disappeared. The
merchant, on returning home, was sur
prised to hear Of the adventure.
Year: 1871

A gentleman in Lynn, Mass, while
passing pond in that city a few morn
lngs since, witnessed a singular scene,
which he describes as follows:


"Around the margin of the pond, in
the water, there was large collection of
common toads; close beside them was an
equally large gathering of bullfrogs, and
battle between the two was in progress. The
frogs, being the most powerful, were busi-
ly engaged in drowning the toads One
or more frogs would seize toad and hold
his head under water till he was drowned.
Sometimes frog would find that he was
oVermatched, and then he would utter a
peculiar sound, when one or more of his
comrades would come to his aid, and the
toad was sure to go under, never to rise
again, This battle continued for several
minutes, until the toads were completely
cleaned OUT when the frogs Joined in
one triumphal croak."
Year: 1871

With the present styles of foot gear in
use by the ladies, it will be but a short
time before we shall have deformitjes on
all sides of US. A lady with fashion
able boot on nova days wiggles along the
pavements much in the same manner that
a belle parades the streets of Pekip.-
Even the healthful exercise of WALKING
becomes detriment, when pursued in
the constant state of pain brought on by
one of the most unnatural postures or
gaits described by the beauties when pro-
menading Broadway, shod in the height
of the present mode. Who can do else
than smile with contempts at seeing
belle go by with the most astounding
chignon, supported by the most elaborate
couture; gorgeous silks piled up on
Ponter of extravagant size tilting for
ward on boot-heels two inches hi oh. on
shoes that are much too short for the best
feet they eDcase ; every step seems
pang, and every breath a pain. We cam
not refrain from wondering where the
common sense of our wives and mothers
has gone to, when they torture themselves
willingly, at the behest Of fashion. and at
the beck and nod of what is called so.
ciety.
Year: 1871

and fearfully multiplying the number ol
its victim


IL. That it is solely and Immediately
In the service of the Democratic Party
a large portion of the party South heartily
approving-large numbers OF the party
North attempting its palliation by excuse,
and Its shelter from scorn by covering up
or denying its crimes, as if cowardly As
sassination could be palliated, and brutal
Murder excused-and the Democratic
Party throughout the land rejoicing in
its promise Of help. So, either by open
and acknowledged action, or by the no
less criminal and the more cowardly par
ticipation of extenuating and shielding
the crime, the Party, South and North, j,
become before the people and before God
equal sharcrs in the responsibility.


Out of the months of more than two
hundred Witnesses is very syllable of this
established and more than ten thousand
of the shroudless Dead, from hidden places
by wayside, in swamp and mountain, and
from the sleepless ashes Of fred homes,
shut their CHASTITY AMEN


A single instance of these thousand
Outrages perpetrated upon an American
citizen on foreign soil, would be thought
ample cause for War and our entire
Navy would hasten to enforce the Nation s
indignation. And such abuse as is daily
meted out to these humble Methodist
preachers, if offered one of our Mission
aries on heathen ground, would arouse
the whole American church until every
mind was laden with demands for "Pro-
lection"


The thanks of all citizens who love
Right and hate Rapine are due the faith
full men of this Committee, who, forget
ting their own ease, have so industriously
devoted these hot months to the unearth-
ing Of this giant Villainy.


Christian men of our country Hu-
name men All decent men, we appeal
to you Is Party worthy of life in this
land which seeks supremacy through such
hell born measures?
Year: 1871

a couple in Dubuque have fine way
OF getting along without work. The wife
gave out that her husband had gone to
Wisconsin, and that she was left to get
along as best might. This of course ex-
cited the compassion of all the benevolent
people IN town and she has been sup
ported by the different churches during
the past winter. The other day benC.
violent lady visited the woman, and OPEN
ed the door without knocking. She was
somewhat surprised to see pair of boots
disappear under the bed, and still further
astonlshed when she discovered that the
owner of the boots was the husband, who
was supposed to be in Wisconsin,, but
who In reality had lived comfortably ON
the pious fraud they had been perpetrat-
ing throughout the entire winter.
Year: 1871

Never has the German mind in New York city
given o greater proof Of Its adherence to opera
above all other classification Of amusements than
Ut this house last evening. And never, 1t may be
nuthfully alleged, mas opera been so well mounted
~ to suit the popular taste, and to draw, as II by
m almost irresistible force, the entire Teutonic
population to Its performance Rossnis "Gillaume
Tellr has always been favorite with theatrical
managers and music masters, both drawing from


s boundless matter for application to their
professions, and which, even In q comparatively
rude setting, seldom failed 10 find admirers. The
character OF the chief actor and the nobility Of the
race rom which sprang the present inhabi-
tants OF the little Independent slip OF territory,
have given u peculiar attraction; but with such
node OF application the present and the presence
on the Doaros OF Wachte than whom there Is to-day
no better man IN the profession, success has been
complete. Fully half an hour before the curtain
rose every seat In the capactous building was
oiled. such appeared to be the hold that Wacntel
mad on the audience that repeated efforts were
made TO have the performances commenced before
she prescribed time, by the stamping OF feet tho
Year: 1871

The musical mania seems to have touched almost
every class and division OF the metropolitan popu.
lation Nothing but melody Is In the air. The
sprineing notes Of wachtel are resounding In
every part OF the city, and the delightful
csoences Of Parepa are yet tinginG in the ears Of
the amusement-loving public. To add to the mar
mony vibrating In the atmosphere another songssress
OF considerable repute made her debut last
night at this pretty little theatre. Her
singing was so entirely unlike anything


into the good graces OF the audience, and Is certain
TO keep her position there. The part Miss Cation
selected for her enuse Is one well cacu-
lated TO show her most prominent and WIN
nlnQ features. 10 IL replete with exquisite
music aud anords fine opportunities for acting. sne
Year: 1871

The following rulings in relation
to copper coin as legal tender for
stamps, the non-liability of the
Treasury Department to pay for le-
gal tender notes of National Banks,
have been made by the United States
Treasurer


One and two cent coin are not re-
ceiyable in payments of more than
four cents for postage and revenue
stamps. Interest on compound in
terest notes issued by the Government
for three years ceased at their ma
turity. The Treasury Department
has been prepared at any time since
maturity to pay them.


Congress has conferred on the
Treasury Department no authority
to redeem legal tender notes totally
destroyed. Although Congress has
in some instances authorized the de-
partment to make payment for in
terest. bearing securities which has
been lost or totally destroyed no
such authority, either special or gen
eral has been conferred in cases Of
the loss or destruction of legal ten
der notes.


The gold notes of a national bank
are redeemable at the Treasury only
in case of its failure or liquidation.
Like National bank notes payable in
lawful money, the gold notes of ma
tional banks are redeemable at the
Treasury only in case of the failure
of bank OF its going into liquida-
ton. Gold notes of San Francisco
national banks are not redeemable in
New York. National banks must re-
ceive each others gold notes at par.
Under section of the Act of July
l.. 1870. the First National Bank OF
San Francisco in common with all
other gold national banks that may
be organized in the same city, is
specially exempted from providing
for the redemption in New York of
its notes. Under section t of the
same Act all national banks issuing
gold notes are required to receive at
par in the payment Of debts the
gold notes Of any other national
bank.
Year: 1871

"AIl but thirteen OF the Radical
Legislature of South Carolina are
negroes. OF all the negroes only
nineteen could read or write. The
whole crew openly sold their votes
to the highest bidder, and reveled in
all the Injuries of the day at the eX
pense of the taxpayers of the State.
Each ebon legislator had page for
his own use.
Year: 1871

/, The symptoms Of Liver
Complaint are uneasiness
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. Tho stom-
ach is effected with loss OF
appetite and sickness, bowels


in general costive, some
*times alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied


with painful sensation Of hay


ing left undone something


which ought to have been


done. Often complaining or
weakness, debility and low
x.r;r;tc Somptimps many Cl
Year: 1871

1T affords me much pleasure to bear testlmo-
ny as to the efficacy of your Crystal Discovery
81 severe fever peculiar to the country. On my
recovering, patch of hair on the left side Of my
head became perfectly white, without at all nj
tccting the remainder TO romove this unslghty
appearance, l had recourse to various prcparu-
tions, both in Europe and in this, country but
they all had one great defect-they dyed the
hair black Now, with your Crystal Discovery,
l can get the desired shade-the natural color Of
my hair being dark brown. | consider your
Discovery the best preparation know Of
Year: 1871

4 IT z II y y II n D
for moro than thirty years.


INSERTS ARTIFICIAL TEETH in the best
manner on Gold Silver and Vulcanito Base:
Decayed and tender Teeth carefully prepared
and filled with pure Gold, Silver and Tin Foil


Esy- Particular attention given to strengthening
irregular and crooked Teeth OF young persons
and children. ie 13-lmS
Year: 1871

The proceedings of the mass meeting
and of the rail road meeting on last
Saturday, which we publish to-day,
we think worthy of the space they oc-
cupy, and we ask a careful reading of
both.
Year: 1871

a japanese curiosity in the s hape of
a deer two years old, seven inches
high and the total length nine inches,
alive and in perfect health, can be seen
in a bird store window in Bowdoin
square, Boston.