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Year: 1875

The roads from the Atlantic seaboard
to Omaha charge less for overland
freight than for any other, and the
people of the Pacific slope get the benz
eft of this, though the goods do not
come through as quickly as is desira-
BILE. On the Union and Central Paci-
fic, freight was transported more rap
idly than on any roads in the country.
There could be no restriction from
present figures, Mr.. STANFORD said,
because the rate was now the cheap
est in the world considering the dis
tance and the heavy grading, and the
passenger rate was equally reasonable.
Regarding the Southern Pacific, the
President said work would be pushed
as rapidly as possible. Los Angeles
would be reached July 4th. and the
Colorado river some time next year
The general tendency on this line is
towards reduction of freigbts, the
rapid settlement of the country render
ing it polite and remunerative,
Year: 1875

Persons who dropped into the Farm
er's and Merchants Bank yesterday
afternoon could not we'll avoid seeing
a rather pretty sight. The tables were
covered with trays filled with twenty
dollar pieces, piles of gold notes were
lying about, on the floor were score
or more of boxes filled with silver, and
peep into the vault disclosed num-
Der of large bags pulled out with coin.
The bank resumes business this morn
ing with more funds than it will
need should demands be made upon it
for much more money than is likely
to be called for in the next six months.
We may state in this connection that
the Farmers and Merchants Bank
has paid all checks and demands of
whatever amount presented at its
counter within the past two weeks.
Year: 1875

An English paper shows how a
young scion Of aristocracy was taken
down all through stupid mistake
"you know" At q dinner party in
town recently there were two sisters
present, one widow who had Just
emerged from her weeds, the other
not long married, whose husband had
lately gone to India for short term.
A young barrister present was deter
mined to take the widow in to dinner.
Unfortunately he was under the i'm
preston that his partner was the mar
ried lady whese husband had just ar
rived in India. The conversation be-
tween them commenced by the lady's
remarking how hot it was. "Yes, it
is very hot" returned the young bar
rister. Then happy thought sug-
gested itself to him, and he added
with a cheerful smile. "But not so
hot as the place to which your hus-
band has gone" The look with
which the young lady answered this
"happy thought" will haunt that un-
happy youth till his death.
Year: 1875

The Horticultural Exhibition will begin
this evening at Institute Hall. The exhibi-
tion room has been tastefully arranged. and
would promise. from its appearance last
evening. success to the undertaking. In the
center of the room is an evergreen grotto of
exact proportions and beautiful appearance.
The stage is also artistically decorated with
evergre,ns. while around the room are floral
and bush enclosures. within which refresh
mems will be vendcd by the fair goddesses
of the occasion. The exhibition will con-
tinue throughout the week and there is no
reason why large sum should not be real
lied for the Home for Friendless Children.
Year: 1875

HOW 4 JBRsEYNAN WAS AND WASN'T
TAKEN IN.


John Rawlings, who resides in the west
ern portion Of our city, . few days since,
was out of cash, and this is the way he re-
cuperated his exhausted pocket book.


There was specimen of the true Jersey
blue, who delt out produce from his native
soil at the 4th street wharf, ,and to him went
our dilapidated anancier, and wanted .
load of produce sent to his place of bust
ness--purely imaginative Immediately. But
Jersey was not so young bird as that and
wanted the cash.


John fumbled a moment in his pocke' hut
suddenly discovered that his pocket-book
was at the Office, but no matter, Mr.. Trucker
send the things around to King street above
Fourth, at 2 o'clock, and will pay for
them. So at the produce appeared on
King street on good stout cart, and 10! n
was waiting with a>second team in which
the contents of cart No. was soon dumped.
The teamster, you see, not being up to the
trick, and while he waited for John to pay
him of, his vegetables and fruit were carted
away, and John himself having urgel {
business around the street, also disappeared
in very brief second.


The cartman followed but in vain, and re-
turned to his employer wiser if not
richer man.


John in the meantime Joined his team
and the produce was quickly disposed of,
the proceeds divided, and John in pocket
$40. Jersey was not the man to be taken
in so easily, and he kept sharp eye open
until yesterday, when he discovered his
quandom customer quietly taking an after
noon stroll down Market street.


John was soon in custody, and Esquire
Frazer thought that $500 bail was proper
amount to place him under, in default of
which he was given permission to reside in
the New Castle stone mansion until court
can decide upon the merits of the case.
Year: 1875

!Sherrs's New York Company gave anoth-
er excellent performance at the Opera House
last evening, but the audience was small and
the rendition of the play lost much of its
spirit from the want of encouragement.
Year: 1875

This department Of the paper will Be
open At all times to those who wish to
furnish communications for publication.
But the editor reserves to himself the
right to accept Or reject. The name Of
the author must invariably accompany the
article, and manuscript should be written
upon but one side Of the paper.
Year: 1875

From the Vicksburg Times (Rep.)


A bill is before the Legislature provid-
ing for what is called GA metropolitan
police for Warren county. This bill, if
it becomes law, will cost the Tax-pay-
ers of this county at least s150,000 per
annum. If there were any probability
ofits passage, we might be prompted to
particularize and portray its monstrous
provisions. But it cannot be necessary,
and it is irksome to argue that black is
not white, or that the devil is not saint
Why representative of Warren county
should have insulted his constituents by
introducing such a chill of abomination, ;"
we are at loss to understand.
Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-In the ques-
tion before the Supreme Court, yesterday,
it was decided that in question of loss
between a shipper and an express COM
panY, stipulation that loss should be re-
ported within sixty days was a valid
agreement. and that after sixty days,
without process or notice, the shipper had
no good claim. In giving this opinion
Judge Strong said sixty days was a
reasonable Limitation.
Year: 1875

Annual average increase of debt 1913 2l4


Increase of State tax, fourteen hundred
per cent. Diminution in the value of
real estate, one hundred per cent. Re-
duction in the price of our chief staple,
one-half. Average annual increase of
the public debt, five hundred and seven
ty-three thousand two hundred and four
teen dollars. Increase of public debt
from two hundred thousand dollars in
1870 to two millions, two hundred and
ninety-two thousand, six hundred and
forty-eight dollars in 1875.


During these years of rapid increase of
the public debt, there has been collected
from the people in State taxes not less
than six millions of dollars. The money
is gone, A State debt of more than two
millions, bearing heavy interest, has
been contracted. For all this there il
nothing of value to show. Some public
buildings have been repaired a code of
laws, which incompetent and dishonest
Legislators have tinkered with until thew
are a mass of deformities, has been
adopted.


DID any people on earth ever have
greater cause of complaint than the tax.
payers of Mississippi?
Year: 1875

while do not justify man. eolorsd or white In com.


,;, the act in question the Law should have its
Tha rolor,d victim was the Of widow. Like all
,b.r, she had love her child though he greved her
h..rt She wanted him punished but life Is though


eolor.d man may have The beresved mother brought
.uit araiust the psrtes she required give security
for casts which she eoa not do owing her embarras
al ercumstapees In this worlds goods This is the right
and nrivilere that eolered have over white men,
hon. the Civil Rights Bill viii make them vain ask
anything Of reason and that they will not disgrace It,
but always stand up for their rights


is said by that It will never do TO associate with
eoored people in public schools and places of
for the line Of distinction will he broken down. and our
children will intermarry with coOred people beg leave
to speak from authory the eolored people arc as far
from that a the whites The line is much wider than
before the war and why do We fear nowi They two
distinct races and such. III called for
nv opinion when would be as one should speak
from Isaiah 5.th ch 18th and say in Eternity which
4. found but the one time in the sacred volume.


Noticed in the last weeks Chie that Uncle Billy OBJ
iected to the Civil Rights BILL know his meaning. but
trust ve have not got many Uncle Billys


hope some of the opponents will respond to this that
we may have their views CoLohED.


NoIE-The writer Of the foregoing 10 mistaken on one
point, We made response to the article
from the Logan County (OJ Senne 1t copied just
as il appeared in that paper show what the Democracy
propose to do when they into power again The col
ored people may think that the Republican party Ia some
what backward securing them their full rights and
protection in them how would they fare under Dem
ocratic rule ED. CHIEF
Year: 1875

y We have just got an inkling of what all
the ceremony and red tape meant in the settle
ment' of the Pomeroy case. Gov Slower believed
that, as the matter stood, his only true coursa
was to give the 81 600 back to York, from whom
he received it, and let him give it where it be.
longed. But rs York had made such poor spec.
ulation of his virtuOus fit, Pomeroy's friends
feared that, to make up for what he had lost, if
he got hold of the money, he would shove it down
in his pants Hence they got up pow-wov,
making York believe he was taking 4 leading
part. but taking good care that he did not touch
the money!
Year: 1875

appointment OF receiver No formal proceedings.
however would be begun until after tho next meeting OF
the depostors and their approval.


The instructions Of the supreme Court at Albany TO W
s. CarriaD the receiver received yesterday Ac-
corng these the corporation is dissolved and tho re
ceycr Ia required to deposit with the United states Trust
Company, under the supervision OF the superintendent
OF the Banking Department. ali the available property
Of the bank with the exception Of about $4,000 the
property 20 remain with tho Trust Company until Win
drawn by order OF the Court The receiver further
ordered report within six months IN order that
"A distribution may be made TO the depOsitOrs.
Year: 1875

In that eventful period on which we are
bordering, house cleaning time-it is just as
the Waldoboro' News describes it:


"Now is the season of our discomfort when the
masculine Of the period begins to look for last
summsr's trousers, and with anguish too deep for
coherent expression, finds they have merged into
the mysterious convolutions of . braided rug.
Nothing in the entire routine of human expe-
rience calls forth such poignant disgust and de.
velopes the fact that there very little left to live
for, 20 much % the above economical dspcnsation,
unless it be to find that your spring overcoat that
you had fondly anticipated wearing one more sea-
son, has been exchanged by the wife ct your
bosom, for pair of glass vases with flower garden
under full headway painted all over them-a sys-
tenn of exchange and barter that fills the soul Of
the Jewish gentleman who was the author ofyour
misfortunes, nth joy As he surveys his plunder
with chuckle, while your own soul is rent with
anguish"
Year: 1875

The people are very much pleased with the
change that the managers of the Library course
have made in the last entertainment to be given ;
that instead of the Philharmonic Club, we are to
be entertained by the Temple Quartet,e, who are
ALWAYS fayorites here
Year: 1875

John Sullivan created disturbance at the place
occupied by him on Water street, by beating his
wife and making great outcry. He was brought
before the court Saturday and pleaded not guilty to
assault and battery on his wife Eliza Sullivan.
He was adjudged guilty, and ordered to pay cost
OF prosecution and to find sureties in the sum Of
one hundred dollars to keep the peace and be of
good behavior for the term of two months, and
failing to find suretes was committed.
Year: 1875

rain storm began here on Friday night, and
continued up to last night, with slight intervals.
The snow has wasted away in q grest measure,
but the ice in the river remains intact although of
coune greatly weakened. There has been but
little rise in the river up to this writing. We un-
derstand there are several open places in the ice
between this CITY and Hallowell
Year: 1875

The tannery offered for sale in our columns by
Mr.. Foy Of Gardiner, is a valuable and paying
property, and is one Of the best locations in the
State for the business. 1t is to be sold because
the proprietor is pressed for time in other
business.
Year: 1875

If deep SHOWS are any account, we shall be en-
sured Of heavy crop Of grass the coming season.
The ground has been covered with snow since the
advent of winter to the present time, and so far
IS we can ascertain not o solitary grass root has
been exposed to the danger Of being winter-killed.
Year: 1875

The annual meeting Of the legal voters in the
village school district in this city, is to be holden
At the high school house next Saturday afternoon.
Two directors are to be chosen, and it is to be de-
termined what action the district will take in re-
gard 10 furnishing free text books; the sale of
Chapel street school house the purchase Of anoth-
er lot, and the erection of another building there
ON. Other matters Of minor Importance are to
come before the voters in the district.
Year: 1875

Nh. EDITOR: The relief committee is
doing good work in the way of relieving
the destitute, and suffering in this Town.
ship, Sherman. But Mr.. Editor, to speak
plain and candid about the matter, don't
like the meinOd of distribution, / want to
see the suiferIngs of humanity alleviated as
much as possible, but want to see it done
in an economical and Just manner, We
have very kind hearted and energetic
lady, acting as distributing agent in the
eastern part Of this township, who cannot
refuse the cries, and appeals of the desti-
tute made to her for sustenance, and the
result is that many receive aid who do not
actually need it, and when they get a sup
ply in the place OF stirring around and try
ing to provide for themselves, they stay in
doors for fear they will see some work to do.
and live like gas.roname till that supply
is gone, and then starve patiently until pro-
violence smiles upon them again BY sending
around the distributing angel. But Mr..
Editor, while this provision is being Law
ished so bountifully, would it not he we'll
enough TO look head a little and provide
for the future welfare of the county by
giving TO every destitute farmer, feed for
his team and seed TO plant in order to ell
able them to raise a crop this coming sea-
son, If this is not done YOU had lust as well
say good by Kansas, the farmers will flee
from the state like the fox before the hun
CRY hound, and shake off the dust from their
feet as testimony against it, put on their
chinels breeches and bid Kansas a long and
lasting farewell.


few days ago a stranger came into
Stranger Station, pretending to be on the
hunt OF horse thief, went TO Squire Har-
ris, and asked MIN to assist him to catca the
thief, BY letting him have a horse to ride
to Wyandotte, and his sons to accompany
him and bring the horse back, by his pro
missing to pay all expenses, and a reason
able amount for the trouble the Squire
complied with his request. Young Harris
and the stranger set out for Wyandotte, and
arrived there late in the evening, put their
horses in stable, and lodged themselves in
an Inn, the stranger occupying a room to
himself; bright and early next morning the
s ranger arose and proceeded to the stable,
and took the best horse, and ere Young
Harris awoke from his slumber was miles
away with his prize. A few DAYS after this
occurred, Squire Harris received an anony-
nous letter mailed At Atchison, informing
him that his horse was At Holden, No., in
q livery stable. That he did not steal the
hore but circumstances compelled him to
ride the horse there, the Squire immediat-
ely dispatched his son and one Of his neigh
bors to Holden They found the borse in a
stable as stated in the letter, but the parties
claimed they had bought her for SO, sad
die and bride, and were not willing to give
her up, but finally agreed to take $40, and
let them have her, the SO was paid, and
the horse brought home. The Squire was
very glad to get his horse back, pay all ex-
penses, and give the stranger the ride gratis.
Yours &C., STRANGER.
Year: 1875

If the consumption of Sozodont continue.
TO increase in the present ratio, the teeth oi
the future will be great improvement on
2hose of the Present day. Its universal use
would prevent all dental defections, and
render one Of the most essential portions OF
our material organization As ornamental as
ii il u.eful
Year: 1875

Hereafter no Legal Advertise
ments will be inserted in the TINES
unless payment is made when hand
ed IN. 1t requires money to carry
on our business and we are com
pollcd to adopt the cash principle.
This rule will not be deviated from
in any case.
Year: 1875

Part ofthe city. The sea-breeZe comes to this
locality fresh and pure from the ocean, and
untainted with the noXious vapors and filthy
odors that arise from cesspools and cutters to
destroy its benefcent effect ..s.st.f4s ,sasst


Numerous streets have been graded and
the means OF access to this property is being
daily improved.


The baker and milkman make regular
trips through these streets


AS the city is growing at an unprecedented
rate and real estate daily approaching in val
ne, this is splendid chance to obtain 49,.
Year: 1875

The author of "John Halifax, Cen
in her recently published vol
ume, saws: If we want really good SER
wants. we must make them such. We
must bring them up, even as we bring
up our children, with the same care and
patience, making allowance for the nice
distinctions of character in every human
being, and, above all, having the same
sense Of responsibility, though in less
er degree, that we have concerning our
own family. To this end, it is advisable
to take Young servants, which most peo-
pie object to. They prefer domes'ics
ready made that is, made by other peo-
pie who have had all the trouble of
training them. But these can never
suit us so we'll, or have the same person
al attachment for us, as those we have
trained ourselves. For holds strange
doctrine nowadays that personal at
tachment is the real pivot upon which
all domestic service turns. 1t may sound
very ridiculous that lady should try to
win the hearts of her cooks and house
maids, and a gentleman trouble himself
as to whether his coachman or gardener
had respectful regard for +" master"


Yet otherwise little real good is effected
on either side.
Year: 1875

had not gone far from camp, ana
most earelessly my gun was still unload
ed. when saw my gun-bearer, who had
nv cartridges running away at fuii
speed Knowing that he must have
something TO frighten hin. SO, ! did not
shout, but went to where he was stand
ing, and there, not twenty yards on
were a pair of lions they we're ooth
full grown, and the male had an I'M
mense name. The lioness was rolling on
her back, playfully striking at her lord
and master with her fore paws, like
kitten. while he stood gravely and ma
iestically looking on. / stopped mo-


ment to watch them, though the ground


was quite open, and they must have seen


me if they had looked around, and then


rushed off after my Kafir, but when


had succeeded in getting him they had


gone. | once had the pleasure OF, unob-


served myself, watching lion family


feeding.


was walking out in Zuzuland, toward


evening at about a mile from camp l


saw a herd of zebras golloping across


and when they were nearly two hundred


wards off, | saw a yellow body dash


toward their leader and saw him TALL


beneath the lions weight. There was


tall tree about sixty yards from the


place, and / stalked up to it, while the
lion was too much occupied to look


about him, and climbed up. He had by


this time quite killed the animal, but


instead of proceeding to it, he got up


and roared vigorously, until there was
an answer, and in few minutes hon
ess, accompanied by four whelps, came
trotting up from the same direction as
the zebras, which no doubt she had been
to drive toward her husband. They
D formed a fine picture as they all stood
2 around the carcass, the whelps tearing
and biting at it, but unable to get
through the skin. Then the lion lay
+ down, and the lioness, driving off her
5 offspring before her, did the same four
d or FIVE yards off, upon which he got up
i and commencing to eat, had soon finish
J ed hind leg, retiring few yards on
Is one side as soon as he had done SO. The


lioness next came up and tore the car
u cass to shreds, bolting huge mouthfuls
i but not objecting to the whelps eating
/ all they could fud There was goo'


deal of snarling and quarreling among
IN these young lions, and occasionally
AZ stand-up fight for minute, but thei
u mother did not take any notice of them
y except to give them smart blow witt
ie her paw when they got in her way.
Year: 1875

WHEN THE CHIPMUNKs GO TO WORK.
About August 10 they commenced
to work in real earnest. Instead of
playful, careless creatures that lived
from hand to mouth, they become very
busy and sober indeed. Instead of keep
ing comparatively near home, they wan
dered quite a distance, for them, and
filling both cheek pouches full of corn,
chinkapins dwarf chestnuts), and small
acorns, home they would hurry, looking
in the face, like children with the mumps.
This storing away of food was continued
until the first heavy white frosts, when
the chipmunks, as member of Con-
gress once said, went into state of
retiracy"


The food gathered, we believe, is con-
sumed in part on their going into winter
quarters, they spending some time in
their retreats before commencing their
alternating sleep.


This belief, on our part, is based on
a result of digging out third nest on
the Sd of November. The last time We
noted down seeing a chipmunk belong
| ing to a certain nest was October p.
Twelve days after we very carefully
closed the three passages that led to the
nest and dug down. We found four
chipmunks very costly fixed for winter
in a roomy nest and all of them thor
oughly wide awake. Their store of
provisions was wholly chestnuts and
acorns, and the shells of these nuts were
all pushed into one of the passages so
that there should be no litter mingled
with the soft hay that lined the nest.
How long this underground life lasts
before Information really commences it
is difficult to determine but as this
torpid state does not continue until their
food supply is again obtainable out of
doors, the chipmunks, no doubt. store
away sufficient for their needs through
out the early spring, and perhaps until
berries are ripe.-Dr. Abbott VA Popular
Science Monthly.