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Year: 1876

Sophie Gauthier had been fouad
guilty of q horrible crime she had
killed all her children by means of
pins, which she stuck into their brain.
lie death of this revolving eriminsl
recalls few interesting facts connect
ed with the execution Of women in
France. Since 1910, nine women
have been executed, and they all met
their death with great firmness. Ten
years ago man and woman were
executed at Chartres for having killed
their parents In those days the
guillOtine was not the horribly neat
and compact little instrument that it
ls nov there were stsps to ascend
before coming into contact with the
executioner. When ths criminal
couple reached the foot OF the scaffOld
the woman said, Il should like to em-
brace my husband before diving.
Pray unite my hands you can tie
them again imme lately after ward"
| This supreme wish was rsluct4ntly
granted, for it was contrary to the
regulations. Her hands were no
sooner free than she gathered up all
her strength, and gave her bus band
ringing box on the ear. According
to custom, she was the first to suffer
the extreme penalty Of the law. Be-
fore the man had recovered from the
stunning blow she had dealt him, ber
head had fallen into the sawdust.


Another woman, who created
a great sensation at the time was Vir-
ginie DezOn, who bad murdered her
husband and two children. Sue was
only twenty-five years of age, wOn-
derfully beautiful, and belonged to
one Of the best families in France.
She had not the slightest fear of
death, and the moment the sentence
was passed she sent a letter 70 the
Emperor, begging there might be no
delay in carrying it out. Prison life
and the loss of her long black hair
produced q much more disagreeable
impression on this delicate woman
than the sight of the hideous chop
ping block and knife. Many summa-
ry executions of women took place
when the regular troops entered Paris
during the insurrectiOn. re-
member seeing one OF the advanced
Republican ladies placed against q
wall behind the Great Northern rail-
way station. She had just been taken
with recently fired rifle in her hand
and standing beside q dying sentry.
"Did you shoot this man ?' inquired
the officer pointing to the writhing
body of the sentry. 81 did," was the
reply, "snd L am only sorry that I
did not see you, as you were better
worth the trouble" Two minutes af-
terward she was lying on her face
with twelve bullets ia her body
London Telegraph.
Year: 1876

The Journal dr. HdUre reeounts q
terrible encounter between the lioD-
tanner Bidel and q number of wild
beasts. Bideps custom was to go into
the cage Of these ferociOus animals,
accompanied by q sheep, which was
by his presence Kept safe from attack.
On q recent occasion be proceeded to
the lions cage, and his first act was
to place the sheep on the back of u
lioness. as he had frequently done be-
fore. No sooner had he aecompll shed
this than a powerful lion sprung upon
the poor sheep, and buried his teeth
deep into its body. There was s large
number OF spectators present, and, as
may be imagined, the sudden act of
the lion created an instant aud gener-
al panic. Bidel stepped forward, aud
with the utmost GOODNESS struck the
lion q blow on the mouth with q
heavy stick, which made him crouch
and yell with pain, and throw
his bleeding victim trembling
at the feet Of the cours-
geous performer. In another
moment, however, all the wild beasts
were lsshed into fury by the sight Of
the blood, and no one in the assem-
bly, believed that Bidel could possibly
escape. Preserving his presence OF
mind, however, he kept the other
animals at bay until he had subdued
the lion and chased him back to bis
cage. He then fought his way back
through the other animals, and
amidst the braves of the assem- bly,
came out triumphantly, carrying his
wounded sheep with him. The poor
animal, which was a great fsvOrits Of
the lion-tamer, has since died Of its
wounds
Year: 1876




Never go to bed with cold feet


Never try to sleep without being per
Ieetly Certain that you will be able &
keep them warm. To lie one night
with cold feet gives such strain f
the system as will be felt seriously
I perhaps ending in q fit of siekHess.
/ COsd feet show an unbalanced cir.
eulstiOn. The very best thug to do
Is to warm them by exercise, IL that
be practicable. II not, try dipping
them in hot and cold water zlLernste-
I iy two or three times, and then using
vigorous friction, II that does not
warm them and keep then warm,
heat them before the fire, drying
thoroughly, and then correct your
habits or improve your health for
be sure that one or the other is wrong,
perhaps both.


With all the rest, ii you sleep on q
hard bed, with cotton sheets, in a cold
ROOM put on an extra covering over
the feet. Ii is very convenient to
have a "fOOt comfort" Just wide
enough to cover the top OF the bed
and about yard deep. This may be
made Of some light material (perhaps
the remains of some pretty dress,
hlled with cotton, like q comfortable,
and tackled with some harmonious
color. During the day this may be
thrown over the fOOt-bosrd, and
spread over the bed at night. The
advantage of this is to secure light
covering for the feet without over
burdening the remainder Of the bOsly.


But better than both these, AMI to
be used with or without them, Is the
foot blanket This may be q square
yarl OF domestic flannel, or Two
yards folded of 5 Riss funnel, or any
thing else you ike that is warm
enough, Ouly have il nice and clean.
Foil this around your feet and ankles
before you put them down in the bed.
Ii not very cold, this will often warm
them, especially IL you have used frie-
ton and il warm it will prevent
their getting cold by contact with the
cold sheets. Il keeps the warm air
around them Il does not make the
feet tender, and is far more cOnve-
nient than the hot brick OF sOapstOne.
Try it, and If you are troubled with
cold feet you will be likely to keep il
by you hereafter. Whatever YOU use
always lie at full length. To "eurl
up" hinders free circulation.
Year: 1876

They have some queer girls over In
Colorado. One OF them, who resides
in the Cache Ia Pnudre Valley, had
been receiving the attentions of 3
young man for about year, but be-
coming impatient at his failure to
bring matters to crisis, she resolved
to ascertain his intentions. When he
next called she took him gently by the
ear, led him to a seat, and said
''NObby, you've bin foOlin' round
this claim fur mighty near year, an
hev rever yit shot off yer mouth on
the marryin' biz. I've cOttOned To yeI
on the square clean through, an hev
stood of every other galOOt that has
tried to chip in an now I want yer
to eJme down TO business or leave the
ranch. Ef yer on the marry an want
a pard thet'll stick rite to ye till ye
pass in yer checks an the good Lord
calls ye over the range, Jist squeal an
Se'll hitch; but ef that amt yer
game, draw out an give some other
feller show fur his pile. Now sing
yer song or skip out"


He sanQ.-LnrdDlie SIM
Year: 1876

least among you all, be whose honest
industry seemed to thee as the most
humble, hath given thee this heaven.
Iy gift. Thou shalt not be turned
away. It shall be vouehsafed to thee
to stand here without the gate, and
to reflect, and repent of try life down
yonder but thou shalt not be ad-
mitted until thou hast in real earnest
accomplished something"


81 could have said that in better
words :" thought the critic, but be
did not find fault aloud and for him,
after all, that was "somethinZ,n
Year: 1876

A certain man walked all over tbs
city ye esterday trying to find a Phila,
delphis directory. A friend asked
the cause of his anxiety and was told


that ne wanted to see II he knew
anybody in that city, and IL 50, where
he liveI. in order that be might make
him q nice long visit next summer.
And be IS not the only man who is
looking aD that matter.-TrOg Press.
Year: 1876

An increasing quiet has been observable for few
days past In the rooms of the National Democratic
Committee. Yesterday very little business trans
acted compared with formerly, and at times during
the day tho headquarters entirely destitute Of
visitors. Tho cause is obvous-Having satisfied them
selves that the from the doubtful States arc


their favor and having done all within their power


10 honest decsion the democrats resting
their aud waiting for the end. But while they
interest, nor do they lose any oppor-
tunity Of enhancing tho vaiuc OF their position At
this period they resemble the marketable turkey,
more' They do not throng the committee rooms in


large numbers and camor loudly the situation of
affairs, but they carry instead an AR Of conviction and
listen ponderingy TO the grave opinions OF their fell


lows They reason to be both reflective and conf
dcnt but the latter quality Is wisely reserved that
undue excitement shall blind them 10 the calm con-
sideraton Of pending events.


Governor Tdcn usually calls each day at the Ever
EFT House, and his calm. cheerful and determined
bearing the subject OF general remark In the early
part OF yesterday news whatever reached the
National Committee; but later a despatch
from w. Patton, Chairman OF the Democratic State
COMMITTEE o Louisiana, saying that the ofhcal IN
that state SO lar as known, showed majority Tor Til
den Of S09a despatch also received from Flor
ida claiming democratic majority OF not loss than
], 200 Mr.. A. s. Hewitt, VINO was reported to be in
the sunny south, put in m appearance at the
tee rooms late last night
Year: 1876

Governor riIden's movements yesterday were con-
nned TO his usual horseback and driving exercise,
which does SO much to strengthen him and keep him
fresh and bright during this most painful suspense
He late, having been with company until lato
hour Of Sunday night breakfaied at ten O'Clock with
the family-whch Is composed Of Mrs. Pelton, tho
Governors sister; Miss Laura Peon, her pretty little
daughter, and Colonel Pclron, her son-receved
numerous visitors and talked politics until noon, when
he took his midday dinner, after which he, with the
elastic step or of forty. instead OF sixty two
swung himself into the saddle and galopcd away TO
tho Park amid tho cheers Of tho inevitable crowd
which forms In front OF his residence whenever
the Governor makes his appearance. Upon his
from his ride, which lasted about
hour he out aone in bis cart, and his fast
team never went at brsxer pace than II did yester
day Certainly there nervousness in tho Arm
grip with which the Governor seized and kept ths
rens He returned from his nvigorating drive carly
in the evening time for tea, which Is punctualiy
served at six O'Clock in the Governors house


The residence continues to be overrun with enthus
ast!c democrats who come TO shake hands With the
man whom they believe bound to be their next Pres
dent Many Of these are merely Centennial visitors
who only pass through tho CITY, bus WIN not loso tho
opportunity OF sceirg Governor Tien. The Governor
evidently thinks that with his probable elevation to
the Presidency his duties and obligations toward the
public oven greater than they have boon in the
past and he is even accessible than he was be-
fore tho election. he sees everybody. lunatic,
whose visit to Governor Tden noticed some days
ago In the HERALD, came again yesterday, but Gov
T,lden still saw him to dismiss him personally.
That this done in the gentest and most delicate
manner need not be told. Among the visitors were
also many ladies' who called to view the floral chair,
cmblcmatca Of the Presidential seat, recently pre-
senled to the Governor by admiring friend The
Governor received many dispatches OF uniformly
favorable character. but he does not expect any de-
cisve news from the three doubtful States until the
returns shall have been officially counted. He views
the situation with manifest calmness feeling evidently
that Ee has secured the necessary majority
Of tho Electoral College, and that he will undoubtedly
be installed next March II right Is done. Meanwhile
he counscs patience moderation and camness to all
his friends. who dcnounce bitter terms tho alleged
Of the republican managers to count him
Out
Year: 1876

With throbbipg heart and fearful eye


atched the sprir g time fieeting by.
I saw the snowdrop at its birth


Felied, by spears of rain, to earth;
The iris burst her emerald sheath,
And showed ne amethyst beneath;
The painted tulip fade and close,
Before the glory of the rose.
And now. down fields of sunburnt grass
see the withering rose leaves pass;
And night by night. and day by day,
The life of summer Gibbs away
j see the granaries overflow,
The mellowing orchards bending low.
q G d. my heart in awe and fear
Looks back upon thy perfect year.
Thv bounty covers all the lands,-
i lift in prayer my empty hands.
of all the summer of my life


My harvest is but sin and strife,
OH could these tears, like April rain,
Make moist my hearts hard soil again,
And stir the seeds which Thou didst SOW.
Oil never should they cease to flow.
Could prayer but melt this ice away,
Oh! never would cease to pray,
Till Thou. in mercy. Lord. didst bring
Into my soul second spring.
OH let what rich reward and sweet
To lay its harvest at Thy feeti
Year: 1876

THE German Government has recently
finished the laying of the experimental
subterranean telegraph cable between
Halle and Berlin. 1t is pronounced
highly successful in operation, although
the task of laying it was a tedious one
"a squad of three hundred men, with
twelve horses and wagons, putting down
only about two miles a day. The cable
used consists of seven strands.
Year: 1876

1000 SOLD LAST SEASON
WITHOUT ONE FAILURE OR REJECTION
This is the famous Thresling machine that has
swept the field and created such revolution in the
trade, by its MATcHLEss GRAfS-SAyIS0 AsD TIME-SAv-
Year: 1876

A printer sat in his Office chair, his
boots were patched aud his coat
threadbare, while his face looked
weary and worn with care, while sad.
ly thinking Of business debt, old
Morpheus slowly round him crept,
and before he knew it ha soundly
slept and, sleeping he dreamed that
he was dead, from trouble aud toll
his spirit had hod, and that not even
COW bell tolled, for the peaceful
rest OF his COW hide sole, AS he
wandered among tho shades, that
smoke aud scorch in lower Hades, he
shortly observed an iron door, that
creakingly swung on hinges ajar, but
the entrance was closed by red-hot
bar, aud Satan himself stood popping
out, and Watching for travellers there.
about, and thus to the passing prin-
ter spoke, and with growing voice
the echoes woke: "Come in my dear,
it shall cost you nothing and never
fear this is the place where 1 cook
the ones, who never pay their suh
scription sums, for though in lifo
they may escape, they will find when
dead it is too late; will show the
place where l melt them thin, with
rod-hot chains and scraps of tin, and
also where Icomb their heads with
broken glass and melted lead, and if
Of refreshments they only think,
there's boiling water for them to
drink there's the red hot grind
stone to grind down his nose, and
red-hot rings to wear on his toes,
and il they mention they don't like
fire, III sew up their mouths with
rod-hot wire and then, dear sir,
you should SEQ them squirm while l
roll them over and cook to o turn"
With these last words tho printer
awoke, aud thought it all practical
joke but still at times 80 real did
il seem, that he cannot believe it
was all q dream and often he thinks
with chuckle and grin, Of the fate
OF those who save their tin, and
never pay the printer.
Year: 1876

MrouT HuRr SoMEBony. This is q
atory told me by General John Gosh
wilder, one Of the leading capitalists
of California, and one of tho really
good fellows Of that State. Ono
day in the early times, he was stand
ing in pioneer shanty saloon, in
company with great fighter. who
was the terror OF the camp and town.
There was nothing that this giant
could not whip, and very little that
he had not whipped. The big fell
low was sitting near the bar when a
stranger entered. Ho was q new
conner in town. He was not more
than twenty-five, slenderly built,
pale, with big eyes, delicate features,
and hands like girl. lie stopped
up quitely to tho bar and asked for a
glass of brandy. Tho glass was
placed bsfore him, whereupon, the
bully rose from his chair, put his big
brawny hand in front Of the young
ster, took the brandy and drank Il.
The young man said nothing, hut
quietly laid down four bits and said :


Give me another glass OF brandy.


The brandy was put out, tho glass
was filed and the bully again reached
forward, took the brandy and drank
it. The youngster put four bits on
tho counter aud said, easily:


Give me two glasses Of brandy


The two glasses wero put out, flll-
ed and the bully the third time
reached forward, took o glass and
drank IL. The young man paid no at.
tention even TO the giants pistols and
knives, but taking the other glass
took it and drank it and put down a
dollar, Then, with easy manner, he
left the bar for tho door, walked five
or six steps, turned like flash Of
lightning and shot the bully through
the heart AS he walked out Of the
door he said to one Of the hyatapd-
ers


That fellow might have hurt
somebody yet
Year: 1876




SAVING AND HAvINa.-Either man
must be content with poverty all bis
life, or else be willing to deny him-
self some luxuries, and save to lay
the base Of independence in the
future. ~ But II q man defes the
future, and spends all he earns
whether hia earnings be one or ten
dollars every day., lot him look for
lean and hungry want at some future
time-for it will surely come, NO
matter what he thinks To save ia
absolutely the only way to get
o solid fortune there is no other
certain mode. Those who shut
their eyes and ears to these plain
facts will be forever poor, aud for
their obstinate rejection Of truth
mayhap will die ip rags and filth.
Let them die, and thank themselves.
But no They take sort Of recon-
penso IN oursing fortune. Great
waste of breath. They might as
we'll curss mountains and eternal
hills. For I can tell them fortune
does not give away real and SUBJ
stantial goods She sails them to
the highest bidder, to the hardest
and wisest worker for tho boon.
Men never make so fatal q mistake
as when they think themselves orea-
lures Of fate tits the sheerest folly
in the world. Every man may make
or mar his life, which over he may
choose. Fortune IL for those who
by diligence, honesty aud frugality,
place themselves in position to
grasp hold Of fortune when it ap-
pears in view. The best evidence OF
Year: 1876

STRUCK HIS GAIT 1t has long
been a query among newspaper men
what the Warren Sentinel was good
for. At last the connundrum is
solved: There was no competent
critic to regulate the local papers Of
Southern Wisconsin and Northern
illinois, and this ardnous duty the
Sentinel has undertaken. 1t weekly
devotes a column ofits valuable space
to pointing out the shortcomings
Of its exchanges and great improve
ment ia the tone and character Of
the local press in this locality may
be confidently expected. But that
any of us poor mortals will ever
reach the standard set up for US
by the Incompatible Gam, cannot
reasonably be hoped. Ii, how
ever, the great censor's maSnanim-
ity is equal to his genius we still
may hope to exist Ia mercy, great
Gam, remember that che who does
the best he con, does we'll"
Year: 1876

GOOD dry oak wood is selling on
the streets of Darlington at sl.Oo
per cord, and farmers are Offering
to contract the same for tho winter
at $500. The same class of wood
readily commands $500 per cord in
Mineral Point.
Year: 1876

GOOD MovE.-As will be seen by
reference to the proceedings of the
Common Council, published in this
paper, the old City Hall is to be
overhauled and put in good order.
We understand the plan to be to
remove the partitions in the upper
story and throw ii rooms al into
one hall. This wi, make it the best
hall in the county, and the city will
often be able to rent it to good ad-
vantage, and for public purposes it
will be more capacious and con-
venient.
Year: 1876

The cry of horror which the Democratic


organs have raised over ex-Attorney- General


Williamss testimony in relation to the Secret
Service fund is ridiculous. Probably the ek-
pendture of thirty or forty thousand dollars
of that money in payment for the work done


by Mr.. John l. Davenport : New York was
a gross irregularity, but there is no evidence
that it was intended for any corrupt purpose :;
and if Mr.. Davenport cannot show that he has
kent within the letter of the law in his dis


bursements We can only say that we have
greatly underrated his shrewdness. He was
appointed Supervisor for the purpose of cut
ting down the Democratic vote in this city,
notoriously swollen by fraudulent naturaliza-
tions, by colonies of repeaters, and other de-
vices of the old Ring, far beyond its legiti-
mate proportions and although he went at
his work with good deal Of violence and a
contempt for the rights of citizens who did
not like Gen. Grants administration, it would
be Unjust not to confess that he did purge the
registry of many names which had no right
on it. For that service the President seems
to have authorized the payment of part of
the Secret Service fund, and if the money
was appropriated by law for the expense of
detecting and bringing to trial persons guilty
of crimes against the United States" Gen.
Grant and Mr.. Davenport may certainly ask
whether crime against the United States does
not include illegal voting. 1t is no satisfaction
to decant Americans, however strongly they
may be opposed to the present Administra-
ton. to hear the President denounced as a
corruptionist only saved from impeachment
by the approaching end of his term, because
he ordered payment which may have betn
equivocal, but which was at least technically
correct. 1t will be time enough to accuse him
of purchasing his reelection whenwe have
some proof of it. We carry already in the
eyes of the world as heavy load of disgrace
as we need care to shoulder. IN. Y. Tribune.