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Year: 1870

FEVER AND AGuE VERSUS DIvoRcE-A Gin
cinnatsaa Goes 30 Indiana for the One and Comes
Bock srtth the Othsr.-A few weeks ago one of our
citizens informed his astounded family one
morning that business required his presence at
the South, and he should probably be absent for
a year. VI course the announcement plunged
them in deep despair. The weeping wife hung
upon his neck and the sobbing children clung
TO his coat-tails, while the husband and father
mingled his tears with theirs. Atlength he tore
himself away, and departed upon his journey.
But instead of going TO the South he stopped At
New Albany, Indiana, where he took steps to
procure a divorce, younger and a fairer form
having usurped the place in his heart which his
faithful wife had 20 long held. But while he
tarried he was stricken with the fever and ague
in its most violent form, and while he lay upon
his lonely couch, alternately shaking with chills
and consumed with the burning fever, his
thoughts reverted 20 the wife he had left, W ho
had 30 often stood by him, when he lay upon q
bed Of languishing and pain in the days gone by.
And he thought how pleasant II would be IL she
were by TO draw the clothes more closely around
him when the s.shivers" came on, TO lay her
soft, coolhand upon HIS burning brow when the
fever was on. And az he thought, he saw how
base his conduct was in seeking divorce from
one who had ministered 50 faithfully TO his ne
cessities for so many years So one day when
the fever left him, he arose and returned 90 his
deserted home, where his sins were all forgiven.
and he was received again TO the heart OF his
injured spouse, whom We venture to predict
he will never desert again--Cincinnati Gasette.
Year: 1870

CURE FOR ToorHAcHK.-Toothach accord
ing to the London Lancet, ON be cured by the
following preparation Of carbonic scid'-To one
drachm OF collOdium add two drachms Of CAL
vert's carbonic acid. A gelatinous mas ID pre-
cipitafed, small portion OF which, inserted in
the cavity Of the aching tooth, invariably gives
Year: 1870

IMMEDIATELY AFTER conducting Senator
Revels to the bar Of the Senate yesterday, to be
sworn in, Senator Wilson Withdrew his motion
to reconsider the vote on the disability bill, and
it was therefore transmitted to the President for
signature.
Year: 1870

THE FINANCEs-Senator Wilson is preparing
asubstitute for the funding bill now before the
Senate, in which they provide for the nepotia-
ton and sale Of the new bonds without expense
thus saving to the Government the twelve mil
lion dollars set apart in the present funding bin
to pay to banks and agents for services that can
as well be performed by Treasury officials.
Year: 1870

MAYOR Fox, of Philadelphia, and Committees
of the Pennsylvania Legislature and Philadcl-
phia Councils, were before the Committee on
Manufactures yesterday to urge proper cele-
tration of the centennial anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence, and presented a
memorial requesting the Committee on Agricul-
ture to recommend the holding of an industrial
exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. They ask
Congress to take the matter under its fostering
care and control, and to authorize the President
to invite the participation Of all Governments
Mayor Fox enforced the memorial in few re-
marks. The committee gave no indication of
its feeling in the matter, but Mr.. Cleveland, of
New Jersey, a member of the committee sug-
gested that New York would be the most appro-
pirate place for such an exhibition as that pro-
posed.
Year: 1870

While most every body has heard OF
the big Tree grove of Calaveras, Mar
ipOsa and TUlare Counties, but few have
heard of those of Fresno. There are two
of these groves situated in this county.
One in the northeastern portion NOV
about to be attached to MaripOse). the
other in the southeastern portion Of the
county. While the. former contains
many large trees, we shall cOnfine our
selves to speaking Of the latter, which,
without doubt, contains the largest tree
in the State. 1t is situated near what is
known as Peoples Mill, and is about
sixty miles from this place in a SOUTH
easternly direction. The largest tree of
the grove measures one hundred and
twenty-five feet six inches in circumfer-
ence, and, it is nearly four hundred feet
in height. 1t is said by those who have
seen it, to be q beautifully formed tree.
On the ground one is lying which has
been followed out by fire, and three
men can ride abreast through the hOl-
low for distance of about seventy feet,
when they may have the privilege OF
passing out through a knot hole, or
wheeling their horses about and going
out the same way they came in; mOst
all prefer the first method, however. A
man on horseback cannot reach the ROOF
of this wooden cavern with his riding
whip at any place during the distance
Of seventy feet, If any person is desir-
our Of literally ''gOing through a knot
hole they should not fail to visit the
Upper Kings River grove of big trees,
in Fresno County. The trees in this
grove are represented as being all Of
them very large and very symmetrical
in form,
Year: 1870

This unpleasant form of summer ca
tarEh is more common in England than
in this country, yet there are many per-
sons here who regularly, during this hot
weather, are attacked. The disease COM
mences with a Catarrah of the upper air
passages of the nOstrils, rapidly increas-
ing in severity; violent sneezing comes
on, with a secretion of thin and very
irritating fluid, and in a few hours pain
full Inflammation of the nose follows,
and next fever, violent headaches and
great prOstratiOn, The affection oOntin-
Ues with greater and less severity until
cold weather comes on. The disease in
England has been ascribed to the effiu-
vium of hay, but recent microscopic ex-
aminatiOns of the nasal secretion have
detected the presence of ''vibrOnes,H or
infusOry animalcules of a low order and
supposed to be the cause of epidemic
disease, The examiners of the seeretiOnS
who for twenty years had been afflicted
with hay fever. determined to try the
effect of qUinine, which, it has been dis
covered, has poisonous influence upon
infusoria. He therefore took a satura-
ted neutral solution of sulphate of qui-
nine in water, in the proportion of l
part 74O. This liquid eXcites a mOder-
ate sensation of burning in the nasal
mucous membranes. Lying upOn his
back, he dropped the solution by a cam
els hair pencil into each nOstril, at the
same time moving his head in all direc-
tiOns to bring the fluid thoroughly in
contact with the parts until it reached
the gullet. The relief was immediate,
and three applications day We're suffi-
Gient to prevent q return of the disease,
The experiment was repeated for three
successive summers, and each time was
successful.
Year: 1870

The city extends along the bank of
the river, here very narrow, for several
miles-ten, I should think-and by no
means appears to be as pOpulOus as it
really is. The river forms the principal
highway, and its surface is covered
thickly with boats from morning till
night. Here may be seen all descrip-
tiOns of water craft; from the tiny canoe
propelled by one paddle, to the royal
barge with one hundred and fifty row.
ers; from the native sail-bOat to the full
rugged foreign ship or the smoky steam
city, with numerous cross canals, so that
access by water to all portions is very
easy. There are but few horses, and


these about the grounds of the king and
mobiles, and few at the hotels; there is a
Year: 1870

IF two persons are to OCCUPY a bed
room during the night, let them step on
a weighing scale as they retire, and then
again IN the morning, and they will find
their actual weight is at least a pound
less IN the morning. Frequently there
will be q loss of two or more pounds,
and the average loss throughout the year
will be a pound of matter, which has
gone Of from their bodies, partly from
the lungs, and partly thaOugh the pOres
of the skin, The escaped material IS car
bonic acid, and decaYed animal matter
or poisonous eEhalatiOn. This is diffus-
ed through the air in part, and part alb
sOrhed by the bedclothes. If a SINGLE
ounce of wood or cotton be burned In a
room, it will so completely saturate the
air, with smoke that one can hardly
breath, though there can only be an
ounce of foreign matter in the air. If an
ounce of cotton be burned every half
hour during the night, the air viii be
kept continually saturated with smoke,
unless there be an open window or door
for it to escape. Now the sixteen ounce
eS Of smoke thus formed is far less pOis-
OnOus than the sixteen of exhaIations
from the lungs and bodies of two per-
sons who have lost a pound in weipht
during the eight hours of steepinq, Tor
while the dry smoke is mainly taken in
to the lungs the damp OdOrs from the
body are absorbed both into the pores of
the whole body. Need more be said to
show the importance of having bed
rooms well ventilated, and of thorough
ly airing the bed clothes in the morning,
before packing them up in the form of a
neatly made bed
Year: 1870

IL may be said that the Russians have
no summer clothing. But the Russian
seasons are sharply defined. Winter is
winter with vengeance on the hanks
OF the Reva, and summer is a time of
constant daylight, of brightness, dust
and considerable heat. The sun has
scarcely dipped below the horizon, and
left long red lines in the northern sky to
fade slowly away, than he appears again
little to the east of north as if lie had
never really set. The day is so length
ened out that it seems dOublY q summer
day, and the people all the while are 90
ing about IN great coats. There is no
Disgusting the fact that great coats and
boots are a Russian fOible. We can not
wonder that men whose winter-time is
so severe cling resOlutely to what will
guard them from the nipping frost. But
it has an odd effect to see men dressed
as though for Crimean campaign when
the Unprejudiced foreigner is only just
able to bear his lightest summer suit.
Here comes a party of naval or military
officers wearing their OverCOats with ut
ter Indifference to the heat, Here
group Of wOrkmen, who show no sign of
distress despite their warm apparel.
These pleasant public gardens, with
deep shade along the walks, and an es-
tabfishment for the sale Ofcooling drinks
have quite an air of summer, which
gives a mOmentary confidence that the
cold whether will not take us by sur
prise. But, then again, there are more
great-coats to suggest doubt that all is
not so safe. The ladies, however, are
clearly on the side Of summer Every
kind Of light-ColOred, cool looking dress
upon the shady walks of the garden
from the old palace of CZar Peter, half
hidden among the trees, to the bridge at
the door of the exhibition.
Year: 1870

superfine flour, is detached with the
/ bran by the ordinary process, and so
| lost to the consumers of fine white flour.
The bran alone is as free from nutrition
as so much Eastwood, and being rich in
silica, is the chief cause Of the attTitiOn
and bunting of mill-stOnes. Inside of
the bran is the deposit of starch which
forms the ordinary fine wheat flour.


The process invented by III. E. Weiss,
of Switzerland, for removing the bran
only, without the gluted coating, has
been received with favor by scientific
journals and practical men of Europe,
and is well worthy a trial here, if, as we
assume, it has not already been tried.


1t consists simply in mOistening the
wheat, before grinding, in a solution of
caustic soda in water, 140 pounds Of the
liquid, OF Z per cent. being required for
1000 pounds of grain. 1t is prepared by
dissOlving 68 pounds of Caustic soda in
133 pounds of water. The sleeping may
be from fifteen to twenty minutes, and
may be done in watts similar to those
used by brewers. The caUstic solution
sWells and lOOsens the hull proper, so
that it may be removed by the slightest
friction, leaving the gluten with the
body of the grain. The flour thus pre-
pared is as white as the present super
fine, contains all the highly nutritive
properties of the Graham and bran
breads, without their heaviness and
sourness, and there is a pereeptibly less
waste in grinding. The success of the
experiment can be easily tested and COM
pared with the present mode of remOv-
ing the bran and gluten together, by the
aid of a microscope and a solution of
iodine. The iodine, having the proper
ty to turn all nitrOgenOus substances yell
low, if applied to a cross section Of
wheat, separated from its bran in this
manner, will show the gluten coating
as a bright yellow, clearly defined from
the starch granules, which turn, under
the iodine, to deep violet. The Ordina-
ry -four, on the other hand, will show
the violet only, while the bright yellow
portion remains with the BRAN Chicago
Tribune.
Year: 1870

BLESSED are they that are ignorant.
for they are happy in thinking they
know everything. Blessed are the or
phan children, for they have no moth
ers to spank them. Blessed are they
that do not advertise, for they are not
bothered with customers.
Year: 1870

Royal Government must eonflne itself, during
actual hostilities, to passive attitude, and OBJ
serve the neutrality demanded by such an atti-
tude. True, that attitude does not exclude the
watching over the security of the monarchy
and of protecting its interests by placing
ourselves in such a position as TO save
1t from every possible danger. We see countries
whose position Is guaranteed by international
stipulation, and who are not slow notwithstand-
ing, to make considerable sacrifices to be
enabled to meet every contingency and 10 pro-
tect themselves. Such examples ought not to
pass without any notice, for they prove how
wide is the conviction that il is not enough to
remain neutral, unless neutral countries are
ready to cause their independence to be
respected in case of need. Most assuredly in
circumstances such as those in which we are
placed feebleness as well as passion can be
a source of danger for the countries
as well as for the Governments. There
are two shoals that a nation ought to
avoid in order not to be repulsed from the wav
traced by her own interests. The Austro-Hun-
garian empire must resist any pressure must be
deaf to any sudden feeling, If it wishes to re-
main the master of its destinies, If it wishes not
to be left to the mercy of events. The sincerest
desire of the imperial and royal governments is
to preserve the monarchy from the eventualities
to which great portion of Europe is exposed


We shall not cease to have that object in view


and all the measures we are taking are dictated
solely by the wish to secure in the meantime the
calmness and the interests of the nations of
Europe. - Won BEUsT.
Year: 1870

Count Won Beust's d diplomatic Circular the


War Crisis-Austria Neutral, but Independent


and Prepared.


The following is the text of the despatch
Count Beust forwarded on the war crisis to the
diplomatic agents abroad of the Austro-Hunga-
rian empire. Itsays:- h


AS soon as the candidature of the Prince of
HohenZollern to the throne of Spain took a turn
menacing the tranquility of Europe, the pre-
servation of peace was the sole object OF our
efforts. We could not think OF assuming the
part of an arbitrator in the conflict that had
burst ont so suddenly, and 1t would not have
become us to pass judgment on the value of the
arguments brought forward by both parties.
Most of the Cabinets, without any concert, have
taken an Identical attitude, and the
Imperial and Royal Government associated
itself with the efforts made from several quarters
to arrive at pacific solution. Absorbed by that
task, to which we devoted our active zeal and
in the hope that the tension would diminish, we
waited until now TO adopt the attitude that
commended itself to us should war become in
evitable between the two powers implicated in
so regrettable quarrel. However, we must
admit now, with O deep regret, that our own
afforts and those made by the other powers hayf
not any further chance OF success. Far from
diminishing. the quarrel has been pushed to sich
a pitch that the boundless passions leave no
pround for an efficacious mediation. The decla-
ration of war by France has reached Berlin, and,
in face of so decisive a fact, | cannot delay any
longer TO give you the instructions yoa are TO
follow-instructions dictated by the interests
and the dignity of the Austro- Hungarian EN-
pire Since we have not succeeded In prevent
ing, tor our own sake and for Europe's sake
the dreadful perturbation which viii be the in
eyitable result of the collision between two
powerful nations, at least we wish TO lessen its
violence To attain that end the Imperial and
Year: 1870

by proper precautions, and the preventive
measures can be practiced by every one
The one prime object must be to keep
cool, and, above all, to keep the head, the
seat of the great nervous centre, cool. II
will not do to cool the extremities simply
for thus the blood is driven in upon the
brain and lungs, and fatal mischief may
thus be created. The whole body should
be kept in as nearly the normal tempera.
ture as possible. This may be done by
dressing in light loose clothing, which al
low the cooling process of perspiration to
60 on unchecked. The Chinese fan their
shaven heads, and 80, If we create q cur
rent of air around us, we reduce temper
ature. We should avoid all stimulating
craughts which excite the circulation, and
for the same reason very active exercise
becomes dangerous. The feeble and ex-
hausted should be placed in airy rooms
and be gently famed. The laborer should
rest during the heat of the day, and drink
cooling fluids, and when at work frequent
ly bathe the head, neck, and hands in cool
water.


When the attack comes on, the sufferer
should be taken to a shade, q mustard
plaster should be applied, and over his
bare head, neck, and chest, cold water
should be dashed. This is all that can
safely be done without medical advice
Hed7h and Home
Year: 1870

In an old brick oven not far from here,


All cuddled up in heap,
are three little kittens, so cunningly dear:
Ihelr story, know, you will like to hear


While they are fast asleep.
Two are spotted with white-one IL soberly gray
save the paws so soft and white,
winch with ashes and coal so frequently play,
And Into all mischief so constantly stray


And of are as black as the night
They are not the kittens OF whom you have hear


VINO lost their mittens" one day
For they are so wise, they think Il absurd
10 put gloves on the claws Of kitten or bird,


Who has only time to play.
Round and round they run in the funniest style


After each little gray tail;
But the tail whirs the faster, and once 10 a while
They fly round so swiftly, that, all in pile


They huddle like leaves in gale.
There's nothing they like 20 well as ball


OF yarn all evenly wound
over, over they go with a rush and fall:
One mas II this time-then another, then all


yarn and kittens like tops spinning round.
The old Mother Gray, with a face quite demure,


SlI Wlnking her eyes at their plhy.
ana once In while she says with purr-
my Gear little kits, you must ever prefer


Az nome with your mother to stay.
Be gentle and kind to all other cats.


And loving each one to ano,her-
Be faithful in looking for mice and rats,
ana always TO dogs give spiteful spats-


Respect and oOey your m other,''
Now what will become of these kittens three,
In sure 1t cannot be told.
u. dt with friende and each other they ever agree
Then, purring and m wing, their lives VIII be-


Very happy as they grow old.
--HeQrh ana Home,
Year: 1870

matter of securityag ainst accidents, &c ID
very desirable that every one should be
able to swim, or at least, to keep their
heads above water. There is one proper
time for young folks 10 learn 10 swim, and
that is-when your parents will consent
TO 1t. The judgment of older people


should be taken in regard to the safety of
the place In which to learn, and IL Is best


for those who cannot swim to have an


older person by, until they learn. In try
ing to swim, always let your progress be
towards shore. Wade off until the water


is up TO your breast, and then try TO swim
TO shore, taking IL calmly and net making
too hard work of IL. OF course the at
tempt should be made where the water
gradually deepens, where the bottom is
safe, and where there is no strong current.


These are things that boys should not
trust their own Judgments about. When
you have learned to swim without clothes,
or at most bathing drawers, put on pair
of old pantaloons and try TO swim with
them. 1t will be found difficult at first,
but 1t can be done then try shirt and
vest, and, finally, shoes. But few persons
learn to swim in clothing, and IL Is the
most important thing aboutit. When one
goes overheard by accident, he has no
time to remove his clothing; and 1t Is not
we'll to wait until such an event happens
before you find out how much more diff
cult it is to swim with clothing than it is
without. 1t is not easy to give directions
in swimming; the best way is to follow
the instructions of some older friend, or
of your parent. Try and be a good,
sIraight.ahe swimmer, before you at
tempt any of the many fancy tricks. Learn
IL auk L. 80 Al,..
to tread water these are the most useful
afterwards you may add as many extra
styles as you choose.-Amertcan Agriout-
f1I1.isf
Year: 1870

that the majority are monennial-haviDg
an existence limited to one year of Mars
life.


II Is also noteworthy that the Ipositions
of the ice formations indicate that the
poles of Mars are the regions of greatest
cold, which is not the case on the earth's
surface, the point of minimum tempera-
ture in our Northern Hemisphere lying
ten or twelve degrees from the pole,
toward the American Continent, while
our magnetic poles show an equally wide
departure from the poles of rotation. It
Is already known that the position of the
magnetic pole is deduoible from study of
the lunar motion, and 1t is highly proba-
BILE that the position of the points of least
temperature will yet be traced to the same
cause. Mars being unattended by moon,
there is, in his case, no apparent cause for
difference In the average locality of the
several poles Of rotation, magnetism, and
temperature. Chicago Tribune.