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Year: 1876

END FOR WHICH MAN WAS CREATED.


Ats 81 Bernard's church in West Fourteenth street
yesterday Rev Father Schweere preached before large
congregation Father Schweereis one Of band OF mis-
onary priests consisting himself aud Fathers Damen
Masses, Nioderkorn and Putten, who are at present
giving mission at TRANSPORTATION (Roman Catholic)
church in Brooklyn Father Schwccro took the toxt
OF his sermon from Luke, Will l4-"And that which
fell among thorns are they who have
heard aud going thc.r way are choked
with the cares and riches and pleasures Of this fe and
yold no iruln He said that we are created not for
this world and our Grst duties are therefore due to
God Hence we make the and riches Of this
life rot our end but the means TO servo God. First:
we must Keep HIS commandments ana make use OF all
the talents all the graces all the gifts have TO servo
the end o. our creation-the salvation OF our souls
We must always remember we are created for Cod
reach Him finally. II Is not necessary tina, we
should be always praying. Each Of VS. has load Of
cares and troubles TO bear ia THIS lie


DAILY CARES


We should daily offer up these TO God and He will re-
ccive them as pleasing sacrifices We must attend
diligently TO business and tho wants OF our families.
When trouble comes upon US we must remember God
permits H. and We should not murmnr against His de-
But we may strive With all our might under the
blessing Of God and with His and, remembering that
OIL The acts OF our lives are merely preparation for
the great hereafter. When IN sickness or in pain lot
us Lear u patiently and our sugcTings II accepted 10
the right spirit, the most effective prayer TO the
Almighty some OF Us unfortunately look upon the
accumulation oi the riches OF this lie as the end OF
our existence But never let true Christians forget
that the goods or the obtaining Of the goods Of this


life should DO made the means TO serve the purposes
OF our Creator and not the end or our life For,
prshhran> hare nothing " thtS hiAnAn, nnaka ma
Year: 1876

BY special order from the Headquarters OF the
First Division OF the National Guard Board OF Exam
liners has been appointed to examine and report upon
the qualifications and fitness Of all persons elected
noncommissioned officers in the several organizations
The Board consisting Of Colonel JOSIAH Porter acting
Chief Of Artillery; MAJOR George W Sauor OF the
Third Cavalry ana MAJOR Henry Parker will convene
10 enter upon Us duties this evening at the rendcz
vous 10 West Thirteenth street. and subsequently, will
hold regular sossions Tor The Transaction Of Dusness
Year: 1876

HoN. THOs. P PAGE has reason to feel
p,oud of the result of the late election. His
republican competitor for the honors OF the
audi,or's office is a gentleman who stands
high in popular estimation, and 'he inde-
pandenr candidate for the same office has al
ways been r-gprd.-d as popular man, yet be
beat them both by clear majority OF thirty
SIX, To succeed over one strong man Is cred
liable. but when it comes to two at a time
even a modest man may be pardoned for feel
ing proud.
Year: 1876

In the opening of the political campaign for the present year, the state central executive com mittee, referring to the satisfacto- " advancement of our state on the road of political honor and material prosperity under a Dem o,ratic administration, desires to invoke the continued action of the whole people to secure the perpetuation of a condition of af- fairs so satisfactory to every pa trio:ic citizen.

 In period incredibly short, Arkansas has been redeemed from a state of political vassalage and financial bankruptcy to that of sovereign equal in the Amer ican confederation, happy and prosperous at home, and respect ed abroad. To the people of the state, through their representa- tiyes, belongs the honor. It only remains for them to act together to perpetuate the blessing. To that end your committee has call ed a convention to assemble at the state capital on the l4th day of June next, and urge upon all who have the interests of the state and party a. heart, to take part in the effort necessary to make that convention in the fullest sense represent the sentiments and interests of the whole party. As each individual must suffer by the maladministration of pubic affairs, so is he under obligations to assist in shaping events so as to secure a pare and compe- tent administration.

 Your committee urges prompt action in this matter, first upon the county executive committees. In counties where a call for a con yention can not be regularly made from any cause, it is suggested that as many as three members of the party in fair standing in each township might unite In a joint call for township and county conventions, giving ample notice, and thus etfectually organize the party without the intervention of mass meeting for the selection of al executive committee. As to the exact mode of organizing no positive direction is given; but the hope is strongly indulged that such organization may be eff fected as that the will of the party may be fully reflected in all the convcntions-township, county, congressional and state. In such eases do not wait for some one else to act; act yourselves and see that others do.

 It is an important era in our history, and the destiny of the country for years to come is to be determined. The same corrupt dynasty under which Arkansas suffered so long has now possess ion of every department of the federal government, except the lower house of congress. That is doing faithful work, and Ar kansas has four representatives 10 give her voice expression.

 You will be called to vote not only for candidates for state off ees, but also to appoint delegates to represent you in the National Democratic convention for the purpose of choosing candidates for the highest executive offices of the general government, and with the prospect, for the first time in many years, for giving your preference expression at the general election. The occasion is propitious,. as we'll as important. Let each member ef the party do his part as an individual, aad the beginning at least will be secure.

 SOL, F. CLARK, Chm,

 Sa..flt-
Year: 1876

When il is said Of a man "he drinks and
il can be proven, what store wants him for a
clerk What church wants him for a mem
ber? What dying man will appoint him his
executor? He may have been forty years in
building his reputation sos- down. Let
ters of recommendation, The backing Of busi-
ness firms. a brilliant ancestry cannot save
him. The world SHES OF Why? 1t is
whispered all through the community, " He
drinks. he drinks :" That blasts him. When
a Young man loses his reputation for sobrety,
he miyht as well be at the bottom Of the sea
There are young men who have their good
name as their only capital. Your father has
started YOU out in lie. lie could only give
YOU an education. lie gave you no means
He started you. however, under Christian in
1uences. You have come to the city. You
are now achieving your own fortune, under
God, by your own right arm. Now look out,
Young men, that there is no doubt OF your
sobriciy. Do not create any suspicion by
going in aud on. of liquor establishments, or
by the odor Of your breath, or any glare Of
your eyes, or by any unnatural flush Of the
check. You cannot afford to do Il, for your
good name is your only capital, and when that
is blasted, with the reputation Of taking to
drink, all is gone.
Year: 1876

see that all these things come to an emo,
The things we glory in. the things we fear;
Annihilation's shadow still doth lend
Its gloom to every pleasant thing and dear.
Each heavy burden under which We bend
Will some day from our wearicd shoulders move
One thing alone there is which hath no end


There is no end to Love
There is an end to kisses and to sighs
There is an esd 20 laughter and to tears;
An end to fair things that delight our eyes,
An end to pleasant sounds that charm our cars
An end 10 enJpity's foul libehng,
And 20 the EIGcioEs praise OF tender iriend;
There is an end TO all but one sweet thing-


To love there is no end.
That warrior carved an empire with his sword,
The empire is now but like him-a name;
That statesman spoke, and By burning word
Kinded nations heart into fame
Now nought is left but ashes, and we bring
Our homage to new men, to them we bend;
There is a end to all but one sweet thlng-


To Love there is no end.
All beauty fades away, or else, alas
Mems ewes grow dim, and they no beauty see;
The glorious shows of Nature pass and pass.
Quickly they come, as quickly do they lee;
And he who hears the voice OF welcoming
Hears next the slow. sad farewell ofhis friend;
There is sn end to all but one sweet thing


To Love there is no end.
And for ourselves father, whore is he?
Gone and a memory alone remains;
There is no refuge on "A mothers knee
For us, grown old and sad with cares and pains
Brotherless sisterles:, orr way we wend :,
To Deaths dark house. from which we shail not


rove;


And so we cease; yet one thing hath no end


TAH the Year Round.
Year: 1876

Island College hospital. He was taken there
on the night OF the fire. On Saturday the Fire
Marshal obtained from him the following tes-
timony:


Had charge of the flies / saw the fire
break out IL commenced in the center OF
the building in the rigging loft, among the
borders or drop curtains. think the draft
brought the border In contact with the light.
There were wire coverings over the lights, but
not always. The wires were close enough,
we thought, to prevent the borders from
touching the lights. The borders did not.
get out Of order in any way; they went up
right, but when | came to let them down
they dragged. / tried 10 put the green cur
tain down and ii broke Nothing broke be-
fore the fire. This was the commencement
OF the trouble. | was unfastening the
grooves when one OF the men went out TO
put out the fire with pole but could not do
IL. We had no fire hose attached or other
wise | saw fire hydrants under and on the
stage but no hose. We had two other fires
in the theater shortly before this last one
one was in the box Office and the other on
the stage. | think the doors leading to
johnson street we're all clear on the stage.
The alarm was given to the police
pretty soon after the fire was discovered.
The audience were not notified Of IL for three
or four minutes. / kept the curtain down
as long as could. In going down I found
/ stayed longer than should have done and
could not get out On landing | met Muir
doch ana he went right up TO his room. |
saw him drop from heat and smoke. /
jumped out of a window on Floods alley
leading from the first landing. Murdoch
and Burroughs first went down on the stage
to get out, and when they found the heat
too great they went up the stairs again.
Other stage hands got out the door on John
son street. We were on the other side and
could not reach that door. / do not think
Murdoch and Burroughs tried to get out
through the auditorium. II l had had a
fire-hose and water on the stage, or in the
flies, | could have put out the fire before it
gained such headway. 1t blazed up rapidly.
Bill Layton saw it first and said: L think
that is a fire. This was the first saw Of
Year: 1876

bic. On the floor lay large number Of
charred bodies, but In many instances it was
impossible TO tell whether they had formerly
been male or female, human or brute In


some cases the mass was only about hand
ful Of charred bones and flesh without a
remnant Of clothing or other property that
could possibly lead to identification. In
other cases all the clothing was either torn
and blackened remains-bodies they cannot
be called. MY God" said one poor wom-
an, as she gazed on the charred mass of
bones /" that may be my boy, but who can
Year: 1876

TT can't be done," said Deacon
Green. '.There isn't a man living.
doctor or no doctor, who can prolong
his life for single day. The most
that can be done is not to shorten it.
Let 'em look out not to do that, sirl
Let every man, woman and child take
care not to do any thing to shorten
life, and their days will lengthen out,
in Gods good providence hearty,
happy days, and just as many Of 'em
as is right and possible.
Year: 1876

Last evening just as the $3.50 train arrived
at the depot, one of the passengers made
rather a lamentable failure in attempting to
alight from the cars while In motion. He
had on his arm kettle of gooseberries,


which no koubt interfered with his move
ments, but instead of jumping forward with
the moving train, he made backward leap,
the result of which was to throw him vio-
lently to the ground, upset the goose
berries, and whirl his legs under the car
wheels. Fortunately the train was moving
slowly, and he had the presence of mind to
withdraw his limbs, but only in time to see
the wheels pass over the place from whence
he he had just taken them. Had he been a
moment later, In all probability, both legs
would have been crushed 1t was under
similar circumstances that young Frazier
lost his life.
Year: 1876

A leak in the water main, at Fourth and
King streets, gradually saturated the
ground until nothing WAS left to cover 1t but
mere shell Of earth and cobble-stone pave
ment ON the top. Saturday morning the
pavement broke down with It's weight and
disclosed an excavation large enough to
hold several cart loads Of dirt.
Year: 1876

their friends, and read aloud to the
meeting. The permission or act of
allowing mixed marriages at Friends
Meeting is new one, and has brought
with it the anticipated consequences.


A few devotional remarks were made
by several ministers of the Society of
Friends, but none by any member of
the other religious bodies present.
The friends invited, about sixty in
number, were afterward entertained
at breakfast at the Grosvenor Hotel.
Among the speakers was Mr.. John
Bright, NJ. P, who is a regular atten-
dant at St. Martins Lane Meeting
House. He remarked first that he
thought the difficulty of speaking in
an interesting manner on those occa-
siOnS, was that there was nothing new
to communicate, and nothing to argue
about. All present were agreed that
the union they were celebrating was
one that was likely to be a happy one.
He could truly say, looking at the re-
suit Of marriage in his own case and
that of almost all his friends, that
marriage was an event to rejoice over,
and the source of true happiness, con-
tributing greatly to useful life. Feel
ing wearied by the stress of the long
meeting that morning his mind had
turned for rest to the contemplation of
the remarkable history of the Russell
family. He had thought of the fate of
one member Of that illustrious, histor-
ical house, who had given up his life
for the cause of civil liberty. He had
also thought Of the prosecutions and
sufferings of the ancestors of many of
those present, many of whom had also
given their lives as sacrifices to the
cause Of religious liberty. The name
Of Russell had for many years or gen.
erations been associated with the
struggle for liberty. The Society of
Friends had also done their part in
times that were past, and he hoped
would continue to strive for the same
good objects in the future. There
was, therefore, nothing at all incon-
gruous in the marriage between a
member of the house of Russell and a
member of the Society of Friends.
Year: 1876

There is something pathetic at this
moment in the words of President
Adams prayer for the new city of
Washington. In his last annual ad-
dress to Congress-, on the s22d of No.
vember, 1900, he used these words:
ssMay this Territory be the residence of
virtue and happiness. In this city may
that piety and virtue, that wisdom and
magnanimity, that constancy and self
government, which adorned the great
character whose name it bears, be for
ever held in veneration. Here and
throughout our country may simple
manners, pure morals and true religion
flourish forever ri
Year: 1876

To remove Moths.-MOths will work
in carpets in rooms that are kept warm
in the winter as well as in the sum.
mer. A sure method of removing the
pests is to pour strong alum-water on
the floor to a distance of half a yard
around the edges before laying the car.
pets. Then once or twice during the
season sprinkle dry salt over the car
pet before sweeping. Insects do not
like salt, and sufficient adheres to the
carpet to prevent their alighting upon
it. =
Year: 1876




General Winfield s. Hancock, of
Pennsylvania. is urged by the democ-
racy of that state as candidate for
the presidency. The sentiment is
becoming very general in his fa-
vor, and not only in his own state
but in various other states. In dis
cussing his claims with other candi-
dates it is generally conceded that of
all the gentlemen mentioned in con.
nection with the presidency, he is bet
ter known, more tried and more popu-
lar than any Of them and therefore
more likely to succeed. AS a soldier,
General Hancock has but few, if any
equals in this country. His various
achievements with the army of the inn
mortal second corps, has placed his
name high upon the scroll of fame.
His administration of public affairs
wherever he has presided is marked
with wisdom and integrity. If it had
not been for Hancock we should have
lost the battles of Gettysburg, Wilder.
ness, Spottsylyania and Cold Harbor.
In these great sanguinary struggles he
proved himself equal to the occasion.
We think he is a man of superior nat
ural executive ability. We hope the
national convention will give him a
fair show, and if merits have anything
to do with it we think the name Of
Gen. Hancock will not stand second to
any which may be offered as candi.
dates.
Year: 1876

GA tall green looking youth stepped
into village grocery where they keep
something TO eat As well as TO drink,
and after pecring about a little he spied
some ginger cakes. Said he to the gro
GER:


'Them'> mighty fine cakes. What is
the least you will take for one OF them :


Ten cents, replied the grocer.


We'll, believe I'll take one, If YOU II
wrap il up right good.


The grocer wrapped up the cake and
handed il to him. He looked thought
fully at il awhile and then said


4 don't believe want this cake at
ter all. Won't you swap me a drink
for ii;


Yes, said the grocer. as he took back
the cake and handed him a glaas Of
something.


The young man swallowed the liquor
and started off.


Hold on cried the grocer, you
haven paid for the drink


4 snapped you the cake for the drink. ;


But you haven't paid for the cake.


You've got your cake


This last retort so puzzled the grocer
that he scratched his head while the
young man made his retreat.
Year: 1876

BUSINESS HABITS ON THE Farm
As most farmers labor with a view to
profit, is it not little strange that the
various operations on the farm are not
conducted on business principles Is
IT not strange that scarcely any effort is
ever made by farmers to ascertain the
actual cost of a bu>hel of grain, or
pound of pork, beef or wool, How can
the farmer know that his business is
profitable unless he takes some means
(" ascertain the cost of production -
How can he know whether he is pro-
ducing crop at a cost far less than it
commands in the market If he does not
keep an account of the expenditures in
producing it: We venture to saw that
not one farmer in fifty recognizes or
carries into practice this fundamental
principle of business, so important to
success in any other occupation. How
is il possible for the farmer to prosper
unless his income is greater than his
outgo: 1t is serious question. and
one which every farmer should ask
himself-ls my income sufficient to ex-
coed the amount of my outgo:


Herein lies the necessity oft the great.
est care in keeping a strict account of
the production and the cost of putting
the products OF the farm upon the mar
ket, at the most favorable times and in
the most economical manner. Ii one
does not know what his expenses are.
how Is he know whether he is daily
becoming poorer and poorer or not'


Hard As the times are it will be some
satisfaction To know that one has kept
the expenses OF the farm and the house
hold within the limit of his income. Ii
Is only by close attention to economy
in little things, and BY the practice of
constant selt-denial, in such hard times
As the present. when there is constant
shrinkage in values, that one can ex-
pect TO prosper. Not only should the
successful farmer keep an accurate ac-
count of the real cost of labor. rent of
premises and cost of living, but, when
cropping seasnn is over, he should de-
wise some means To continue clearing
expenses. His teams should not be
idle, for it is better that they do enough
to pay for their keeping than thev should
stand idle. Ii large wages cannot be
earned, small wages can. and il is bet
ter TO take small wages and keep hands
and teams busy than to remain idle. and
thus consume what has already been
earned. We repeat, then, that It is not
only necessary tina, we should keep
posted as to cost Of production, the
kinds OF stock which are the most pro
titable, but We should follow farming As
we would any other occupation. in a
business way, ii we expect to make it
peeuniary success.-Rurai World.
Year: 1876

DEATH.-Why should men be afraid
TO die : II the soul lose this poor man
sion OF hers by the sudden conflagration
OF disease or by the slow decay of age
IS she therefore homeless and shelter.
less If she cast away this soiled and
tattered garment is she therefore naked /:
A child looks forward to a new suit and
does IT joyfully: We cling to our rags
and foulness. We should welcome
death as one who brings us tidings of
long-lost titles to large family estate,
and set out gladly to take possession.
though maybe not without a natural
tear for the humber home we are leav-
ing. Death always means us a kind
ness though il has often a gruif way OF
offering it.-LsrsN.
Year: 1876

THE DEAD SEA OF AMKnl There
are no fish in the Great Sci 1ke. The
only living thing beneath 9sters is
a worm about a quarter Of nch long.
This worm shows up besul under
the lens of a microscope Then q
storm arises the worms are a = ashore
by thousands, and devoured he black
gulls.


We found pure stream 1ne into
the lake. Itwas filed viii = chubs
and sinners. The 6sh Be- right
ened end were driven dour = ioul
into the briny lake. The instant they
touched its waters they came to the sur
face belly upwards and died without 4
gasp.


The water is remarkably buoyant.
Eggs and potatoes float upon it like
corks. Mr.. Hood and myself stripped
and went in swimming.


dove into the lake from long pier,
which had been built for the use of a
small steamboat that formerly piled
upon the waters. The sensation was
novel. The water was so salty that
my eyes and ears began to smart. but
so buoyant that found no difficulty in
floating even when the air was exhaus-
ted in my lungs. As ! struck out for
the beach felt as a feather. In spite
Of all that l could do, my head would
fly out of the water. The lightness OF
the water and the surging Of the waves
forced my feet from under me. A per-
son who could not swim might be easi-
ly drowned in FIVE feet Of water. His
head would 60 down like lump of
lead, while his feet would fly up like a
pair Of ducks. The water is as clear as
Seneca lake-so clear that the bottom
could be seen at the depth of twenty
feet. When we reached the shore and
crawled out upon the sand in the light
of the sun our bodies were quickly COW
cred with salt. We were compelled to
go to the little stream from which we
had driven the chubs and sinners, and
wash off in fresh water before we put
on our clothes. Our hair was filed
with grains of salt which could not be
washed out. The Mormons occasion
ally visit the lake in droves for the pur-
pose of bathing. Many of them say
their health is improved by leaving the
salt upon their bodies and dressing with
out wiping themselves with Napkins
v. y. Sun.
Year: 1876

Sometimes we avoid q stranger
tor no other reason than because he is
unknown TO US. though in very many
cases we have more reason 70 shun the
society Of those who are already known
10 uS.
Year: 1876

When two-hundred darkey woman
throws herself into the Centennial rolling
chair and pays over sixty cents for al
hours ride, the gloom that settles over
the gentemsnly white attendants face can
be felt from one end of the grounds to the
other.