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Year: 1876

Two lawyers in a country court =
one of whom bad gray hair, and the
other, though just as old man as bis
learned friend, bad bair which looked
suspiciously blaek-had some alter
cation about question of practice, in
which the gentleman with the dark
hair remarked to his opponent, A
person at your time Of life" looking
at the bar-rister's gray head" ought
to have long enough experience to
know what is customary in such
cases" You NAV stare at my gray
hair, ifyou like. My hair will be gray
as long as l live. aud yours will be
black as long as you dyen
Year: 1876

Over the porch of the Old South
Church at Boston is ehiseiled: "Be-
holdi have set before you an open
door y and under, on the door, is
printed in emphatic letters, Positive
ly no admittancen
Year: 1876

The question is often raised in all parts
Of this country, namely, " Is there any law
to compel creditor to receipt for money
from debtor p This inquiry was especial
" a topic of discussion when stamps were
required upon receipts, as many creditors
refused to give receipts unless the debtors
would furnish stamps. In England the re-
ceiver of money amounting to f5 can be
compelled to give a receipt on stamped
paper, or he may be brought summarily
before the nearest magistrate and fined for
his refusal; but in Pennsylvania the debtor
has no remedy if the creditor uncourteOus-
ly refuse to give a receipt. In fact, the
money offered in payment of debt isanot
legally rendered if the debtor makes*his
Tor anything else) condition. 1t Is not a
tender to say " will give you this money
if you will give me a receipt" The JoUr1a,
Of Commerce says only in cases W here the
title to real estate is concerned can a
receipt or " satisfaction piece be exacted
If a mortgage refuses to execute such
release he may be compelled by legal pro
cess, but an ordinary creditor may deny tc
the debtor all evidence from him that the
obligation is cancelled. He may refuse
even a certified check to his order anC
demand simple payment in cash.
Year: 1876

New Form OF PRoPELLER.-Dr Coils
Browne, we'll known in England as the
originator of the beak- k-prowed ship, which
presents some great advantages, has lately
introduced four-bladed screw propeller,
which is essentially peculiar In appear
ance the propeller is rather paradOxical, for
it resembles two double-bladed screws on
one shaft. one screw being the exact reverse
of the other Hence it might be argued
that one screw would neutralize the other,
and all the power applied to effect the rota-
ton of the propeller would be thrown away.
But closer attention shows that the effect
must needs be otherwise. When the pro-
peller vibrates each of the four blades is
driving, two with their faces, two with their
backs, these latter receiving the water
thrown from the foremost pair. There is
powerful grip in the water, and at the same
time the action is smooth, steady, silent,
never thrashing or producing ventilation.
The water is, as it were, wormed through
the screw in a uniform thread, one contin-
uous stream being thrown inside from the
centre of the propeller in a direct axial
line. The power of the propeller is indica-
ted by the quickness with which it stops a
vessel when the motion of the screw is re-
versed. A steamship of 1912 tons, fitted
with one of these screws twelve feet in
diameter, when steaming at about ten knots
an hour, was stopped in her own length
on the motion of the screw being reversed.
The English Admiralty are now expert
menting with this peculiar propeller, which
is likely to be of great public utility.
Year: 1876

THE GEORGIA GIRLS SET AN EXAMPLE
The young ladies of Columbus, Ga, met
recently and passed a resolution declaring
that they had always been opposed to
young gentlemen hiring carriages to take
them to places of amusement simply
because it rained, and with a view of
setting an example and precedent they
and to provide themselves with an umbrella,
a waterproof and pair of overshoes, and
asking that their gentlemen escorts provide
themselves likewise.
Year: 1876

CREDIT AND CAsH.-A grocer in the town
of Santa Clara, CAL, has adopted an original
method of business. Each side of the store
is fitted up for business on its own account.
In the general arrangement each side is
duplicate of the other, the difference being
that one side is cash and the other credit.
When customer comes in the first oues-
ton asked is, I" Do you wish to buy for cash
or on accoun&g' If it is cash customer
the goods and prices on the cash side are
shown, but if it is one who wants credit he
is shown the other side, and made to realize
the value of ready money.
Year: 1876

President Grant made this remark to a
Senator recently, so Washington CORES
pondent of the Chicago Tribune says: ain
less than ten months my term of Office will
expire, and l shall again be q private
citizen. | count the intervening days with
the same pleasure that used, when in the
graduating class at West Point, to count
the days that must pass before would re-
ceive my diploma and leave the Academy"
Year: 1876

A telegram from Boston says that Rev.
Phillips Brooks, Of the Episcopal Church,
recently allowed an unlicensed clergyman
to assist him in marriage ceremony, and
the matter will probably be brought before
the Episcopal Convention as question OF
discipline.
Year: 1876

1t. seems that it has become fashionable
for ladies to wear dresses trimmed with the
bright feathers of song birds, and that the
people who minister to this fashion think
that the feathers preserve their tints better
when torn from the quivering body Of the
living bird.
Year: 1876

A crow shot in the orchard of Deacon
Barbric, of Plymouth, Me-, was found to
have in his crop twenty or thirty nests of
caterpillar eggs, showing that the much
abused crow had made satisfactory dinner
on about four or five thousand caterpillar
e0Us
Year: 1876

To THE EDITOR op THE HERALD


AS there is likely to be fun at the meet at
Hackensack next Thanksgiving Day few words to
the gentlemen VINO think Of taking their hunters
may not DO if-Apportunc. Rcynard, once away, win
give long rum ~ is way they have there. No
comparison csAYve htly made Of tho advantage they
posse in fJosBoss, unlavorablc to them to their
kindred on tho other side OF the water. clever
hack and first class hunter will find plenty OF employ.
mcnt for each rider. At Hackcnsack may bo found
ono Of The stiest OF countries AMI the frequency %
the post and rails tied ienccs, bitches and bull
inchcs makes hunting there to terminate agroeably
cautious and severe all tho time, trying on man
and beast The writer has hunted there with
Dopoughoe Sr. md the junior. The latter, am in
formed be the hunisman upon tho present occe-
sion. The elder Donoughoc goes aioot The junior
has usually a.good mount. pretty look at bat
clever creeping at which style OF country
work he is m adept seldom having his animal
fatjrucd Evcn at tho end OF long run lot the bows
look out for him.


Some good advice riding TO hounds 10 now recalled
10 mind, the authority is excellent, l may say. Let
every rider take Of his and not attempt
to deprive leader OF the line which he has chosen
by adoption Of this rule all ostlng In riding the
same weak places is avoided which Of the most
dangerous PRACTICES which can be attempted in tho
huntinR Neiat LOT lnstauCc tWO men FtolnE
At each other would be constantly gong together al
gap their part OF fence neither would give way. and
The two horses rising the moment one OF them
or BOTH would inevitably ali into tho ditch, which is
nasty fall both horses being down alongside other
there is groat risk not only Of bad TALL but Of kick


IRON the opponents horse There will be familiarity
among our New York men with the country no land
marks known them Of their bearing upon the COW
crt the most kcIy point OF the fox. Keep near the
hounds but don't head them. Near-slghted men will
REQUIRE strong glasses; II they loso their place they
viii not DO likely TO regain IL Unless you feel conh-
dent death is al hand don't ride your horse until
he is blown. pull at thc right umc works wonders
q slight detour from headands or ooipaths will give
you gain those who disdnn 10 leave the line
few yards but kick their horses along over high
ridge furrow In wet clay at pace which horse
can bear for more than mile or two In sucn a cosn-
try After leaving the Lodi forests Monsieur RcynMd
has a Partially Tor Saddle Rvcr. There tho
field may be ba1ed lew Of tho leading
hounds may venture across. / question whether
the pack will unless ths horses and hounds, - well ~
Year: 1876

Last evening rs tho ferryboat Warren was entering
tho slip at the foot OF Broadway, Williamsburg
young tho stern OF tho boat was seen to place
a vial TO his lips, drink It's contents and then leap
overheard Strenuous Efforts were MADE TO rescue
him, and no noatcd In the swift tide past the dock
loot OF North Sixth street he seized bv a boat
hook and then drawn tho DOCK only to die almost
Immediately. He seemed to bs about twenty-five
years OF age with light hair and mustache. His ap-
parc brown frock coat, tweed vest and pants
black nccktie. white Shirt undcrshrt, drawers and
socks and new congress gacrs. Tho body was taken
TO Gaaghcr's Morgue Fourth street.
Year: 1876

The newspapers are amusing them
selves by suggesting names to follow that
OF Mr.. Dana in running the gauntlet of
our shameless Senate as candidates for
the English mission. 1t is easy enough
TO suggest names but what gentleman
will care to have the Senate sit in judg-
ment on his claims to fitness for such an
appointment We do not see how the
President is TO obtain the consent of any
man fit for the place to the presentation
of his name that rejected Dana.-Erery
Erening.


Why does our neighbor worry himself
so much over Dana. There are hun
dreds Of men better fitted for the posi-
tion. II a mans character is untarnish-
cd why should he care to have the Senate
sit in Judgment upon itt" As to any
ones Claims to fitness for such an ap-
pointment," that is rather new idea
Men who are qualified for such high
positions usually put forward no claims.
They are willing to let others Judge oi
that matter. If MIR. Danas character
had not suffered before it went into the
Senate it would have come out of thai
body still unsullied.
Year: 1876

TWO IPPOIN1UENIS-SIA ELEtIIONS.


IL il n fact of considerable significance that
in case the State Prison and Canal amend
mcnts to the Constitution are approved by tho
popular vote, six State officers now elected by
the people will be superseded by two to be
appointcd by the Governor and Senate. This
may not be IN indication Of n change in the
popular mind with respect to the present mode
of choosing our State officers, but there can
be no question that the people are coming to
n belief that there are emergencies i'll which 1t
il better to trust the careful and deliberate
Judgment Of an Executive personally rcspons-
ibe TO his constituents for his acts than the
caprice of mob convention. They hayo
learned by bitter experience that an appoint
mcnt for which n single officer, high in sta
ton, can be held responsible, Is, in somo cases
mt least, more likely to deserve general ap-
proval than when made by gathering of half
a thousand politicians who can shirk their
share of the responsibility by jerking the thumb
it il now proposed to abolish have suffered
most of all ut the hands of conventions.
Every year each convention has found
it necessary TO nominate u Canal Com
missioner and State Prison Inspector. Every
year the nomination came mt the end of the
days struggles, was scrambled for by swarm
OF candidates in the midst of noisy gathering,
which Ind disposed of all the big prizes, and
would scarcely wait 10 quarrel over tho little
ones. In this rough and tumble race certainly
oil the chances were with the men least fitted for
Year: 1876

upon which the contest turns; and we 40 ho'
see how it is to avoid extinguishing Mr. AlienS
nephew at the same time. For it is very plain
that what the Democrats want is not leader
who will try to keep peace with infiationlsts is
who will have no peace, but leader who Will
f,,hf
Year: 1876

In every particular the platform of the Ken
lucky Republican Convention is the exact
opposite of that of the Ohio Democracy. The
Kentucky Republicans are distinct and abso-
Lutte in expressing their belief in hard money
and promised resumption; and equally clear
and unanimous in their favor to Mr.. BrlstOw
"a q candidate.
Year: 1876

The Giant Powder explosion at Drakosyille' NJ J.'
having been duly investigated, it is pleasing to learn
that it was occasioned "by some irritation OF the
liquid during its transfer from the
weighing tubs to the mixing-vat-, where II ls
mingled with the infusoria earth or absorbent"
The two men who were killed will not have the
satisfaction of reading this scientific statement;
but it will be soothing to those whose houses were
shaken so severely by the going off. The company
pleads that 1t is their first premature explosion and
"only little one"
Year: 1876

Several months have elapsed since the last
record of a pa a3sengcr steamboat explosion on
our Western waters. The disaster to the Pat
Cleburne should cause an inquiry whether the
United States steamboat inspection laws are
at present rigGly enforced, as they have
hitherto served materially to diminish the
number of such accidents.
Year: 1876

Where is there 10 be found a sWectcr word,
or one more suggestive Of what is lovelicst
in human companionship, and happiest iu
human intercourse When the sun has
set, and the days toll that has wearied You
is over when the utensils of your labor are
all laid aside, and your hands have been
washed and your face made preseutahle for
domestic and social intercourse and pleasure
when all the other members Of your house.
hold have laid aside their work and finished
their toll, and come around the table, and
you have sat down together in your domes-
tic aud social and emotional capacities, then
is supper and Of all the sweet words in the
English language there is not a sweeter one
than this word "supper." OF all the IN.
minous terms in the English tongue there is
not one so suggestive Of the radiance Of fire
and candle, and the Elimination of lamps and
gas Jets in the economy Of the household, as
this word. Next to the ever sweet, blessed
sunshine outside, is that great, sweet blessed
sunshine OF the soul of those inside who are
sitting grouped around the table at supper


so that there seems to be a fringe Of illumin-
alton and radiance around this act and habit
of the family. All fornalities are laid aside
all looks of strangeuess are dehared from
the face, all rigid lines of care fade, aud iu
the blaze the eye gains a new lustre the lip
a finer significance Of curve the whole coui.
tenance q clearer expression Of happiness
contentmemt aud peace.-hwTaU
Year: 1876

llFRoIc ENpvRANCE.-An instance Of re-
markable sef-control and presence Of mind
under sudden and intense suffering recently
occurred in Belgium. Two workmen were
employed at Nillc-sur-O Ourthc, in fastening a
lightning conductor, at the top Of steeple,
seventy feet from the ground. One man
stood upon the shoulders of the other, and
a sudden gust of wind caused him to spill
some molten lead which he was using It
fell upon the hand and arm of the other,
and he had the nerve to stand stil while
the hot metal burned into his flesh. The
slightest movement might have thrown the
mau on his shoulders 10 the ground, The
hero who saved this life deserves to be re-
corded and We print his name below, that if
there be any emigrant in America who re-
cognizes it he may be proud OF his country
man. To face danger deliberately for the
safety of Others is high courage. But TO
do this while suffering from intense pain,
when physical nature instnctivey finches,
shows a degree of fortitude as well as conr-
age which well deserves to be called heroic.
The name of this man Of nerve and courage
is NJ. A. Karis.
Year: 1876

A NEW SwiNDLE.-The police recently
discovered a new variation Of the old saw
dust swindle, by which man was making a
fortune in swindling country people. For
some time past an advertisement has ap-
peared in country papers saying that home
was wanted for an orphan girl, that the
child had an annual income, half of which
would be paid to any responsible girl in the
country that would adopt her and give her a
comfortable home. Applicants were in
structed to address a certain box, New York
city, and invited to send fifty cents for a
photograph of the little girl. 1t is stated
that the advertiser received a hundred let
ters daily, enclosing half dollar for the
photograph.
Year: 1876

Harry EVERY DAY.-Sidney Smith cut
the following from a newspaper and pre-
served it for himself. When you rise in
the morning, form the resolution to make
the day happy one to fellowcreature. II
is easily done; left-otf garment to the man
who needs it; kind word to the sorrow
ful an encouraging expression to the starry
ing-trlles in themselves as light as air
will do at least for the twenty-four hours.
And if you are young depend upon it, it
will tell when YOU are old aud if you are
old, rest assured it will send you gently and
happily down the stream OF time to eternity
by the most simple arithmetical sum, look
at the result II you send one person away
happily through the day, that is three hun
dred and sixty-fve in the course Of year,
Aud suppose you live forty years only after
you commence that course Of medicine YOU
have made fourteen thousand six hundred
persons happy-at all events for time
Year: 1876

A WORD 10 Busy WoMEN.-Do we real
ize we busy people, how reoklessly We alb
breyiate our hours of devotion How little
space we spare to God Hours Z Some Of
us can compress into one poor, meager hour,
week, exclusive Of Sundays aud prayer
meeting nights, our time spent in reading
the Bible and in prayer. To be blessed,
and tranquil, and growing spiritually, we
must commune with the invisible. A few
hurried moments in the morning, a few tired
moments in the evening, fragnentary dash
at Matthew or Mark, anda fewsyerses hastily
read with the sense of duty accomplished,
are not enough TO lift one over the roughness
and materialites Of every day. They are
better than no reading, and better than no
prayer but to have living sense Of the
nearness of God, one must abide in Him.
We ought to read more OF the Bible at q
time than we do.-- Christian IN he World
Year: 1876




Il is mans own fault If he is unhappy
with his wife, iu nine cases out Of ten. It
Is very exceptional woman who will not
be all she can 10 an attentive husband, and
a more exceptional one who will not be very
disagreeable if she finds herself villfully
neglected. 1t would be very easy 10 hate a
man who, having bound woman TO him,
made no effort TO make her happy hard
not 10 love one who was constant aud tender,
and when a woman loves she always strives
to please. The great men of this world have
often been wretched in their domestic rela-
tions, while mean and common men have
been exceedingly happy The reason is very
plain. Absorbed in themselves. those who
desire the worlds applause were careless of
the little world at home while those who
had none Of this egotism stroye to keep the
hearts that were their own, and were happy
in their tenderness. No woman will love a
man the better for being renowned or promi-
nent. Though he be first among men she
will only be prouder, not fouder, and il she
loses through this renown, rs is often the
case. she will not even he proud. But give
her love, appreciation, kindness, and there !,
no sacrifice she would not make for his con.
tent and comfort. The man who loves her
well is her hero aud her king. No less q
hero to her, though he is not one to any
other; no less a king though his only king
dom is her heart and home.
Year: 1876

The Graphic is authority for the
statement that manufacturer of
boots aud shoes on Broadway, New


York, is now engaged in preparing,
two pair of shoes for the exhibition
from the skin of a human being, a
pair from the skin of all anaconda, a
pair from rattlesnake skin, a pair
IRON the hide of kangaroo, and
another pair from the skin of a cat
fish. The leather of the last named
Is equal in its texture to the finest
silk, aud of those of the skin of q
human being the quality would be
rated anywhere, perhaps, If we did
not know what It was, AZ supsrfipe,
Year: 1876

Untimely End Of q Beautiful Girl OF Eighteen.


A sad tragedy occurred yesterday Afternoon,
which resulted in the death, by her own hand,
of young girl named Estelle Hutton. All
the circumstances connected with the suicide
are not known, as it occurred in such mar
ner that none but the members of her family
were aware of the facts, ard they were grief
stricken and uncommunicative. The family
reside at No. Ill Second street northwest.
Yesterday morning, about 10 O'Clock, Estelle,
or Stella, after some trouble in the family,
threatened TO


POISON HERSELF,


and withdrew from down stairs to oom In
the upper part of the house to execute her
threat. Tie members of the family were not
greatly alarmed, as it was not the first time
that she had made a similar threat. She re-
ynained in her room up stairs during the day.
After noon she was taken sick, and eomnuni-
Gated to her sister the fact that she had taken
a dose of arsenic. However, she did not show
any symptoms of fatal poisoning until quite
late in the afternoon, when she began to haye
the usual spasms. Emetics were administered
with a beneficial result, but did not avail to
save her life.


At first it was thought by members of the
family that the affair was girls freak, and
as she exhibited no violent symptoms that she
had not taken enough of the poison to have a
fatal result. When the spasms grew violent
messenger was dispatched for DR.. Magruder,
and that gentleman arrived shortly after 4
O'Clock. His patient was then in terrible
agony. She was conscious and admitted that
she had


SWALLOWED FIVE CENTS WORTH OF ARSENIC.


Everything that could possibly be done for
the sufferer was done, but she writhed in
agony until O'Clock, when death relieved
her. The corner was notified and an inquest
will be held to-day.


The family of the young girl consists of her
father, Mr.. Jacob Hutton-well-k known in the
District and employed as doorkeeper of the
House of Representatives-her mother, two
sisters and brother. Estelle has within the
past few weeks been despondent because she
COULD GET NO EMPLOYMENT,


and has been disappointed by not obtaining a
Government position which she expected. She
has had difficulty with her father, concern
ing which she spoke freely to those about her,
and which was one of the reasons that she was
anxious to find employment.


She was young and beautiful, and attracted
a great many admirers. With one, whom she
most favored, she had a little trouble, some
time ago, which led to their separation. Yes
terday morning the trouble in the family
seemed to have been started again, and Estelle
refused to comply with the wishes of her
parents, and repeated threat, which she had
made before, of ending her life. She was
young and rather selEwilled, but not breath
of suspicion was ever attached to her name;
and, so far as is known, her act can be at
tributed to nothing but pique and the bitter
ness Of family strife.
Year: 1876

The First precinct station was fooled by the
rain storm of last evening on account of the
defective drainage to the premises. The water
come into the basement where the cells are
situated to the depth of about foot, which
left them and the flooring in an unhealthy and
dirty condition. The water coming in so fire.
9uently keeps Lhe place always damp and un-
Fortunately no arrests had been made, but If
it had occurred the night before, when the
lock-ups were full, 1t would have been uncer-
tain as to whether the prisoners could have
been retained unless "a special watch had
been put over them or they had been left to
stand In the water, This is something that
needs immediate attention, for at any time un-
der the present condition of affairs serious in
convenience may be felt by the officers In
charge of those arrested for various charges
of breaking the law.