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Year: 1873

Kansas City Newsl


To-day there is man going about the
streets Of this city, ragged, dirty and pen
niless, subsisting on free lunches and the
charity of gamblers, and has not slept in a
bed for months, who, during the war, was
one of the most dashing cavalry officers in
the Union army, and was promoted from
the rank Of first lieutenant to fly brigat
dier and brevet general for brilliant ex-
ploits on the field of battle, and who for q
long time had large and important COM
mand:


He has been here for two or three months
under an assumed name, being ashamed to
dim Alney 33lfaascy Of Iris record IN the ser
vice Of his country by an exhibition of his
degradation under his former honored
name. He is generally very reticent, hav.
ing little to do with any one or talking but
little, save when .sengineering" for a
drink, at which he is Remarkably success
full.


Night before last; while lying helplessly
drunk in the rear part of Third street so.
loon, some men thought to play joke on
him by stealing his shirt, and proceeded
to strip him. Underneath his shirt, and
suspended by string around his neck,
was small canvass bag, which the men
mission as brevet Major General, two con-
gratulatOry letters, one from Grant and
one from President Lincoln, photograph
of little girl and a curl of hair-a "chest-
nut shadow" that doubtless one day crep
oyer the brow of some loved one.
When these things were discovered, even
the half-druken men who found them felt
respect for the mans former greatness,
and pity for his fallen condition, and
quietly returned the bag and contents to
where they found them, and replaced the
Esleeper's clothes upon him. Yesterday a
Ne,cs reporter tried to interview the man
and endeavor to learn something of his
life in the past few years, but he declined
to communic cate anything. He cried like
a child when told how his right name and
former position were ascertained, and, with
tears trickling down his cheeks, said: "FOr
Gods sake, sir, don't publish my degrada-
ton, my name at least, if you are de-
termined to say something about it. 1t is
enough that I know myself how low
have become. Will you promise that
much 1t will do no good, but will do my
friends a great deal of harm, as, fortu-
nately, they think 1 died in South America,
where went at the close of the war;"
Intemperance and the gaming-table, he
said, had wrought his ruin.
Year: 1873

The sub.ioined article: from thu
! Printing Gazette, contains so much
fact and good common sense ,ha>
we specially commend it 20 those
Of our readers who may be dis
posed to regard the publication o.
4 newspaper as q matter Of amase
ment:


Few people are aware of the in.
side workings Of . printing office
nor OF the annoyances attendant
upon the publication of news.
paper. 1t is impossible to form
anything like a correct idea OF
the number Of men there are in
every community who make it Il
point about every other time thsy
meet you, to tell you Of some i'm.
portant fact that ought TO be no.
tlced by the paper, pro bono pub
tlco. Generally, however, it turns
out that the item referred to is
one in winch the informant has
an axe to grind, and the newspa
per is 10 be the tree horse on
which he expects to ride into pub
lie notice and confidence. Or, if
not that, he is constantly annoyed
by d multiplicity of communica-
tions, which are always lengthy,
and contain nothing that any one
cares to sec in print or know any
thing Of whatever, except the
writer, and perhaps one or two
other particular individuals, and
for who ose exclusive benefit it was
written, it not for q moment oc-
curing to the writer that CON-
munications for o newspaper
should be such as would interest
thousands Of readers. The news
paper business is very exacting
on all connected with it, and the
pay is comparatively small. The
proprietor risks a large amount of
money for smaller profits, and the
editors and printers work harder
and cheaper than the same num-
Der of men in any other profess
sion, requiring the given amount
ofintelligenc' and training. The
life has its charms and pleasant
Associations scarcely known to
the outside world ; but it has it's
earnest work and hours Of ex-
haustion, which, likewise, are not
known to those who think the
business all fun. The idea that
ncwspaperdom is the charmed cir
Gle where the favored members
live life of ease, free from care,
is a mistaken one. Business is
business, and the journal that sue.
ceeds is the one that is run on a
square business footing, with the
same system as q banking estab-
lishment.
Year: 1873

The word "embolism," used to ex.
press the cause Of Napoleon's death, is
derived from the Greek "embolus" s.
meaning anything acting or inserted in
another like wedge or the piston of o
steam engine. In pathological science
the term is applied to express the for.
nation of a clot, either in the heart it.
self or in one of the large blood vessels,
which operates as plug or like piston
that will not work. This clot is said to
have been the immediate cause Of Napo-
Icons death and we suppose there have
been hundreds of strong men in common
life who have died in the same way, and
more of their friends knew they had
''eubolisn."
Year: 1873

A ghost drove an entire family
unanimously from a house in Os-
wego at a late hour on recent
Sunday night. After a while their
excitement was allayed, and on
investigation they found that a
COW, on foraging raid, had made
her way into a rear kitchen and
inserted her head into an empty
-four barrel. The barrel became
fast on her horns, and, unable to
escape the encumbrance, the terri
fed animal commenced q frantic
rampage about the apartment, with
the result above described.
Year: 1873

A CHILD SEIZED BY A PANTHER
AND SAVED BY A DoG.-A panther
recently attempted to carry off a
child, in Nevada, The child,
which was D little girl three years
old, was playing before the open
door, while it's mother was sweep
ing. The panther, which had
crept near, suddenly leaped upon
the child, seized her by the should
er, and turned to fec with her.
when a powerful and ferocious
mastiff that was sitting in the
house, near the open door, dashed
out and seized the panther by the
throat. The wild beast dropped
the child, which was not hurt, and
then a furious fight ensueG be-
tween the panther and the mastiff.
The dog tore open The panther's
throat with bis teeth: and the pan.
ther tore the flesh from the dogs
sides with it's claws. The mother
Of the child rushed out and res
cued her darling from beneath the
feet Of the maddened combatants:
carried her into the house, and
then, seizing y loaded rife that
was standing in q corner, she has,
tened to the help Of the mastiff
She fred almost at random, but
the bullet struck the panther in
the shoulder and passed clear
through his body. He fell to the
ground, and the dog, now utterly
furious with the rage Of combat
soon finished him.
Year: 1873

A few days since, well.dressed
gentleman, apparently in good
circumstances, came to this city
from some point on the shore,
where he had been engaged in
numbering operations, in a feeble
state of health, and has since been
confined TO his bed. Recently his
condition was such that, although
the attending physician saw no
immediate cause Of fear, the pa
tient was disposed to feel that
there was probability Of an ear
ly death. So strong had this feel
ing grown that the unfortunate
man communicated TO the attend
ing physician bis fears, and re-
quested him TO convey the news
gently to o lady in Romeo, Mich
igan, whom he loved more dear
ly than lite. He cautioned him
against broaching the matter too
rudely, as she was q tender flower,
and the shock might be too great
for her sensitive nature. The doc
tor, in strict observance of all in
functions, wrote to the lady as de-
sired. The answer came back
promptly, and to the point, as fol-
lows:


DR.: I care nothing for
that Mr.-, nor to hear from
him. You will please tell him to
send me no word.
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEST. The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch, was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is a fact worthy the attention of consum-
Year: 1873

All ladies having Hair Goods made up or
making purchases in that line to the extent OF 81
or upwards will receive four tickets.


Parties making purchase of Jewelry to the
extent OF 81 or upwards will receive two tickets
and 80 cents worth of Jewclry purchasers "l 70
cents worth of Jewelry will receive ono ticket.
For every Ladies Scarf al G0c or upwards one
ticket.


For every Ladies Belt one ticket.


For every Bustle one ticket.


For every HoopSkirt one ticket.


For every ! air of CorSets one tickets


For every Hair Brush or Comb at 20 cents or
upwards one ticket.


For every Pocket Book one ticket


For every Japan Switch at 70 cts. one ticket
For every Fan at pc or upwards one ticket
For every Plait at 25r or upwards one ticket.
Year: 1873

With view to the fall trade, we respectfully
announce that these Mills are now completed,
and that we will take pleasure in showing sam
Piles OF all our goods (now manufacturing to
dealers or others inferred. We manufacture


PEARL HOMINY, GRITS AND SAMP,
Year: 1873

The proceedings of Court, yesterday, were very
interesting. We never saw so much anxiety man
ifssted in our Court before criminal case, as
was shown when the men who attempted 10 rol
the Bank Of Delaware were placed in the dock
The room was dcnscly crowded, and all were
eager to see the villains who had the tementy tc
invade our little state for the purpose of stealing
the deposits of our old people, and reduce widows
and orphans to beggary Fears were for sometime
entertained that the just punishment which thess
men deserve, would be deferred in compliance
with the cluest Of their counsel. such persons,
however, did not know the Court; and the whole as
semblage seemed to breathe freer when the Chief
Justice announced the decision. Our little Com
monwealth seemed at to raise itself in its boots
and shine forth in all the dignity with which ma
iss.ic power may exercise the right and the duty it
owes to society aud to good government in Tigor-
ou.ly iufiieting righteous punishment, in defiance
alike OF seheming devices, Aaitery and threats.
Certainly little Delaware is blessed in the ability,
learning and dignity OF her judiciary
Year: 1873

sunday school ol-teacher-"What Did not
say your prayers before going to bed You
naughty child, were you not afraid YOU
would be taken away in the middle Of the
night" Naughty child-"No, please, teach
er, sleep in the middle"
Year: 1873

OF Miss Katie Putnam. who will make
her debut at the Academy of Music next
Monday evening, the Mobile Register says:


The little lady is not only capital &C
tress-easy, natural, and full of grace-but
she also shows keen sense of appreciation
for her author that is unexpected in the
line of business in which she introduced
herself
Year: 1873

The New York Times, now recognized
as the leading organ of the administra
ton, asked the majority in the House a
few days ago; ain order to save few
Republicans is it worth while to run the
risk Of running the whole Republican
party2' Next day the House majority
by its vote on the expulsion Of the Credit
Mobiier members, answered, yes. The
Times also said:


There is no mob spirit abroad. But
there is quiet feeling in the public mind
that the Credit Mobilicr is bad business
and that a House that will not treat it az
such is certainly cowardly, and possibly
corrupt. We should be sorry to see this
feeling disrcgarded 1t is an honest feel.
ing and it is strongest where the Repnb
ncan party IS strongest. 1t is the feeling
OF that portion of the public which has
supported our party in its best work. II
the House deals with it dishonesty OF
cvasively, the party will surely be Grip
pied, 1t will be in danger Of being not
only crippled, but destroyed.
Year: 1873

TT Two negros Lyon and Jackson, were
up before Justices Hoffman and Johnson for
stealing and breaking open trunk belong
ing to passenger. that was taken off the Lit
tie Rock stage and left near the door for few
minutes at the residence of l. c. Southmayd,
on Friday afternoon last. The man and
baother" acknowledged themselves guilty
and waived examination and were put under
bond OF two hundred and fifty dollars to take
their trial at the June term of the Circuit
Court 1t was n bold, audacious ROBBERY and
they should have the full extent of the law.
They failed to get bail and went to Jail
Year: 1873

All indebted to us for subscriptions and
other work. will oblige us greatly and please
those we owe more, by calling and settling
their accounts. We know that money is
scarce and hard to get-bu we trust our
friends will make an effort in our behalf.
Year: 1873

TT We congratulate the Little Rock Ca.
new dress. Nothing is more pleasing to our
eye than handsomely dressed old lady.
You look first rate Billy and ifyou'll only be-
have half as we'll as you look, we will find no
fault.
Year: 1873




A TIMELY HlSr People who sit ner-
vously in counting houses or behind their
goods, waiting for customers to take
them BY storm, and making no effort to
lot the world know the bargains they have
TO offer, will find the seasons unpropi-
tious. Many Of those who have spent
large sums in hiring drummers and pay
ing for other well known appliances OF
trade, have effected large sales. but swal.
wed up too large n share Of the receipts
in such enormous attendant expenses.
The best remuneration has been found by
those who have returned to the more
legitimate, old fashioned methods OF
pushing their business We say it, not
simply becaure we are interested in this
line Of expenditure, but as our best ad
vice to all who wish to be enterprsing or
to secure larger custom. there is moth
ing now so effective to this end as judi
cious advertising. We do not believe
that any who have valuable service or de.
.irable property TO offer can fail of rich
harvest by continuous advertising on a
large scale. .-NeW York Journal ~ Com
msree.
Year: 1873

San Diego thrives on the verdancy of
outsiders by keeping up continual excite
ment. One day it is the reclamation of
the adjacent desert that is going to elevate
it to metropolitan greatness the next day
great trans continental railroad is to make
its Pacific terminus at;;San Diego and make
it the port of the cost. The next day, in
compliance with the requirements of the
law, few laborers with scrapers are put
to work, and this is headed as the energetic
commencement of work on the great rail.
road at San Diego. At another time the
touching of mail steamer at San Diego is
mentioned with stunning heads. And so
the game goes on. The last dodge to at
tract attention and obtain gratuitous adver
tising for San Diego is stuffed story about
the Cabling of its entire waterfront by
some railroad company or other, as thoug ID
said water front had any uses beyond that
of being spot upon which the waves may
splash, periwinkles fatten, and the deluded
Fastener bathe his body in the brine of
the Pacific. The San Diego sham is the
the most Transparent humbug of which
we have any knowledge; it would have
been pricked long ago but for the admira-
tionthe smart playing Of it has elicited.-
Real Estate Circular.
Year: 1873

At recent Sunday school service in
New Haven, the rector was illustrating the
necessity of Christian profession in order
to properly enjoy the blessings of Provi-
dence in this world and to make it appar-
ent to their minds, the rector said "For in
stance, | want to introduce water into my
house, l have it pumped-the pipes the
fucetts, and every convenience in good or
der-but l get no water. Can any of you
tell me why l do not get water?" (expect
ing them to see that it was because he had
not made connection with the main in the
street) The boys looked perplexed -
They could not see why water should re-
fuse to run into his premises after such
fautless plumbing "Can no one tell me
what have neglected in order to get wa
ter? reiterated the rector-looking over
the flock of wondering faces, bowed down
by the weight of the conundrum. al
know" squeaked out little five year old.
"You don'tpray"
Year: 1873

Nor GROWING Observation-Disclosures.
ing the wholesale denuDciation with which
pessimists visit the present age, on account
of the prevalence of immortality in public
and private life, careful observation, CON-
parison, and cool philosophical reflection
seem to demonstrate that we are not alto
gether so bad as we seem. The quick ex-
posure of crime and publicity given through
the newspapers t" the derelictions of mis-
doers in every station of life make current
the notion that this era exceeds in deprav-
ity any that has gone before Examiner.


There is no more crime in this age than
in any of the preceding for centuries
but now it is all hunched daily in the
newspapers, while the world is full on everv
side of generosity and goodness-but of
the tens of thousands Of deeds performed
daily we hear nothing, while every wrong
act is blazoned on the social ky.-Bee.
Year: 1873

Grandma Thatcher is dead This word
passed from mouth to mouth till within a
half hours time after her deeease every per-
son in our quiet little town was apprized
of the sad intelligence and quiet seemed
to settle upon the whole people, which told
better than words of the universal sorrow
and sympathy with the bereaved family
Deceased, whose maiden name was Hannah
Thomas, was born In Rockingham county,
Virginia, in 1901, was married to Mark
C. Thatcher in 1928. They moved to
Wooster, Ohio, in 1927. The following
year they removed to Wilmington, Ohio
thence in 1889 to Van Buren county, Iowa,
where they lived 80 years. In 1869 they
came to Shasta county, Cal, where one OF
their sons, Ezekiel Thatcher, we'll known to
many of your readers has resided many
years. They have lived here since that
time with the exception of one visit to their
former home in Iowa. And during these
years they, by courteousness and genial
disposition, have won such host Of friends
as tits the good fortune of but few to have
WI. tudlCHci eApC ~ 80 AI"S' WIN WY
remains of his deceased wife, to be at his
old Iowa home on the goth inst, where he
expects to meet seven sons and one daugh'
ter in this their first great bereavement
Theirs is a remarkable family; there are
eight sons, all living, and one daughter
And total of twenty four living grand
children. Those who had the pleasure Of
knowing deceased and her husband viii


bear witness that their upwards of three


score-and-ten-years sat as lightly upon them
as do fifty years upon the most who reach
that age. A few short months ago all the
people of our town joined with this aged
couple in the celebration of their Golden
Wedding, the fiftieth anniversary of their
wedding day. And now we gather to take
last look at the remains of the one and tc
take last handshake OF her aged compan-
ion who is going to his former Iowa home
to live his remaining days near tho place
where his wife is to ba buried.
Year: 1873

ANOTHER RRospEcT.-John Wright is
running PROTECTING tunnel to tap the
Dubuque ledge at point some distance
from the claim owned by the parties who
have struck such rich body of silver ore.
John has not got quite far enough in the
mountain to strike the ledge, but all the
indications go to show that he is close upon
it, The Dubuque claim is situated near
the Chicago ledge-which has turned out
great amount OF very rich rock.
Year: 1873

Qua REcoMENDATIoN.-W the To-
cation of Land Office for the Northern
part of this State was being considered, tn e
Shasta COURIER made good fight in the
interest of Shasta, showing its advantages
as central locality, etc., and aided greatly
in securing its final location at that place
Now that the position of Register is vacant,
we recommend W. l.. Carter as being ed
titled to the place and urge that steps be
taken to secure him the appointment
Who will second as in .Shasta.-Trinity
Journal
Year: 1873

Some men at Louisville were betting on
the weight of large mule, when one man,
who was a good judge of the weight of live
stock, got behind the mule to make his OBJ
servations. Just before he died he gave
it as his opinion that, if the mule was as
heavy all over as he was behind, he must
weigh not far from AZ 900 pounds.
Year: 1873

Remember that raw egg will clear
your throat of fish bones. Put one in lit
tie hot wine, add some sugar, and the fish
bones will slip down all the easier P. S.
You can take the egg, wine and sugar,
anyhow. They're good as preventive /;
and you don't know what moment you may
get fish bone in your throat.
Year: 1873

Two young ladies OF La Crosse we're
standing by the side of a ditch thirteen
feet wide which they didn't know how to
cross, when their escort said snakes aud
they cleared it at a bound
Year: 1873

One may live as conquerer, king, or
a magistrate but he must die as a man.
The bed of death brings every human be-
ing to his pure individuality, to the intense
contemplation of that deepest and most
solemn of all relations between the creature
and his Creator. Webster.
Year: 1873

Two days after the fire, Bailey
Stone was seated in his studio, busy
at work on picture, when he was
surprised by the entrance of police
officer.


Mr.. Bailey Stone, I believer"


eyes, that is my name" was the
answer.


'Then, sir, you are my prisonerr'


"Your prisonerI' exclaimed Bal
lay, in a tone Of surprise. "Upon
what charger


"That of arsonr'


"There is some mistake. Who
dares to accuse me ofsuch a heinous
crime?"


"You will find out at the proper
time and place." the officer said.
"For the present you will have to
come with me-


Bailey said no more, but followed
the officer, certain that there must
be some mistake. But upon going
before the Judge he was committed
to jail on charge of arson, preferred
by George Knight.


The day of the trial came, and the
{court room was crowded. AS Bail
ley entered, a murmur Of sympathy
ran through the crowd. He was
quite pale, but knowing his inno-
cence, he felt calm and collected.
THE first witness examined was Pet
er Ling, a warden of SingSing, who
being sworn, testified, that having
some business to transact in the city
he had come to New York on the
morning of the fire. His business
detained him until a late hour al
night. Near twelve O'Clock ne was
passing the house that was burned.
and saw the prisoner cautiously
steal out from the basement door