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Year: 1873

Miss Molie Sherwood is the name OF q
damse in Arkansas who has been travelling about not
in the vesments proper 10 her SEX but in the other
kind: not doing delicate and conscientious woman
should but, the other hand, stealing horses. Her
business name William Henderson but she has
been caught and the bower Of this lovely but eccentric
maiden L. now prison coll.


They have had genuine sensation at
Jsnesville Wis Last Thursday morning, the aston
ishment and wonder OF everybody, legions OF frogs
out OF the river and start In a north
westerly direction. one observer rockOns them at
10000 10 the acre. and they covered all the ground IN
tho vicinity, the local newspaper estimates the number
at several millions The reader IS at liberty % believe
just a. much OF this story ~ lac pleascs.


A baby-shOw on a steamboat is a novelty
There such exhibition board the Mama emf
grant steamer her late passage from London to Que
bee. The nrst two prizes sovereign and bot
tie Of brandy each the third ten shngs and bottle OF
wine and tho fourth five shilings aud bottle OF wine
The poor babies probably did make much out OF the
affair victorious they for tho parents probably
pOoketel the money and then drank the prize wine aud
brandy.


The careless apothecares continue NOR
tally 20 swndle physic-t taking community In Bos
ton on Tuesday evening, man named Sheldon Turner
was found IN the street IN insensblo condition II
aseerained that no had taken largo dose oxac
acid which lad Peea sold " hp by an apothocarY for
Year: 1873

THE passengers on one of our crowded
ferry boats were much amused one day
at seeing a gentleman very deity pick a
friends pocket of his pocket book and
transfer it to his own. They were still
more amused at seeing a third "gentle-
man" take the pocket book even more
deity from the amateur, and disappear
in the crowd. The denOuemem soon
came. Mum Der two asked number one
to let him see his pocket book, and when
his friend could not find it, proceeded
with smile to restore it to him. His
smile, however, was soon changed to a
look OF intense surprise, which was very
much enjoyed by the bystanders, for they
expected that gentleman" number three
would soon appear and unravel 10 his
friends this amusing mystery. But alas
Number three never came back. He
was it seems, "a true 'artst," who had
coolly robbed the amateur as publicly
as the latter robbed his friend. In the
hurry and confuion of landing, number
three made his escape, so the amateur
was obliged TO compensate his friend for
the contents of his pocket back, probably
resolving to eschew ever alter any such
practical joke.
Year: 1873

LEARN A TRADE.-The prospect for
wealth and position to-day is brighter to
any young man of ability and ambition,
who will learn we'll and thoroughly a
good trade. than for any one who attempts
to crowd into the professions. The coun-
try is sadly in want of mechanics who
combine skill with intelligence. Not a
workshop can be found to day where they
are not needed. Not manufacturing or
mechanical establishment exists in the
country which is not deficient, some way
or other in skilled assistance. 1t is the
skillful, intelligent mechanic who is most
in demand, and hence none Of them are
to be found who are not proftably en-
ployed. Wealth is rapidly accumulated
by such men, who devote themselves to
the various mechanical pursuits, or to the
production of articles which are regarded
in the sense of necessities by the commu-
nifty. The pressing demand of the day is
not tor mere ornament, but for those who
by the labor of hand and brain combined,
are able to make capital productive. Our
advice to young men is to earnestly apply
themselves to the acquisition of such
knowledge as will enable them to supply
the ever increasing demand for skilled
labor, thereby not only laying the foun-
dation for future personal prosperity, but
at the same time rendering high and
permanent benefit to the community
Boston Globe.
Year: 1873

A TuoUGHT.-Were children accus-
toned from their infancy to hear nothing
but correct conversation, there would be
but little need Of their learning arbitrary
rules of grammar they would naturally
speak and write correctly. Hence it is
that children of educated parents are
generally so much more easy and grace
ful in their conversation than the children
of the uneducated. Our language, like
our manners, is caught from those with
whom we associate, and if we would have
the young improve in this important
part of education, wo must be careful
that they hear no vulgarisms from u.s.
Parents and teachers cannot be too par.
ticular in their use of language in tho
presence of initiative children.
Year: 1873

A WAsHINaToN paper tells of an ele-
gantly dressed young lady who went into
one OF the dry goods stores on Pennsylva-
mia avenue. bought spool of cotton and
requested the proprietor to have it sent
home. Overwhelmed with the important
duty so suddenly thrust upon him, he
Immediately procured an express wagon
and detailed a clerk, who lifting the spool
into the wagon, drove with it to the resi-
dence of the young lady, and dismount-
ing, rang the bell, and when the door was
opened. placed the spool upon his shoul-
der and carried it into the hall, and gently
placed it on end. as if it had been a bar
rel of -four. and then retired. The con-
sternation of the family can be imagined


The head of the house has been lodging
in and out of the dry goods store during
the past week trying to find that clerk.
Year: 1873

SUBDuINo BEEs.-The stings of bees
were given them Tor tho protection of
their stores. They are not disposed TO
sting when not in danger, and every bec
which does sting dies. Away from their
own hives they rarely make an attack.
The natural dread of stings deter many
from keeping bees who would be glad to
do so. In tho use of modern hives the
danger of being stung is lessencd, as these
give you facilities for subduing them. A
boe, with its honey-sac full, never stings.
When you alarm n colony of bees, they
all instinctively at once ill their sacs
with honey, and after time has been al
lowed them to do this, their hive can bo
opened and examined with no danger
from their anger.
Year: 1873

EARLY CALIFORNIA LIFE.-We re-
member once hearing story that, if
true, certainly is good representation of
the days of 40 in California. No doubt
many who read it will recognize the sim
ilarity. 1t seems that party of miners
at work some miles from the nearest sta
ton at which they could obtain supplies,
ran out Of "grub," and detailed one of
their number to go to town and purchase
a new supply-giving him the last $40
they had in the world to pay for it, leav-
ing it TO his discretion how to expend tho
money. He went into town and in due
course Of time returned TO camp, laden
with $40 so worth of whisky and four
bits in crackers. When he deposited his
precious cargo before their hungry gaze,
one Of them Indignantly asked l." What
the devil are we going TO do with so many
crackers ?"
Year: 1873

been found in Paris sensible enough to
refuse to fight duel and able to give
sound reasons therefor. lie said he was
afraid he might hurt his adversary, which
he had no desire to do. II he were to
kill him he could make no possible use OF
his body, and there would be deal of
trouble about ii. On the other hand, no
was afraid he might be hurt himself, and
had decided objections to putting himself
in the way of any dangerous projectie.
Finally he recommended the challenger
to try his pistols on some object about his
size, and if he hits that, to be satisfied
with his skill.
Year: 1873

A VISITOR at the opera in Vienna
writes: "The ladies will be Interested
in knowing that an entire new mode Of
dressing the hair is in vogue here, and
there seems to be very little false hair
used. The hair seems to be frizzled all
over, and the back hair confined in an
invisible net, while the front stands out
in crimped confusion. On the top of tho
head bow of ribbon is worn, similar to
a gcntlemans necktie, with short, fringed
ends. All earrings are infnitesimally
small and mostly of diamonds or pearls"
Year: 1873

And have they told you all? All yes, | see
AT last you know it, know that | must die.
Don't tremble so, but come and sit by me,
And hold my hand and be as calm as l.
Bend nearer, for my voice is faint and low
And would tell you something ere CO.
I've known, long time now, that in that


heart,


Whose every beat was music to my ear.
I've held the second place. Nay, do not start;
l would but tell you-not reproach you,


dear,


You loved her first, and though with all your
You strove to conquer it, you love her still.
Twas hard to bear-to know that she whose


whim
Had blighted all tho sunshine of your life,
Could make your cheek flush and your eye


grow dim


Fen with word; l could not, though your


wife


struggled hard to win your love but no
could not win it ; yet | loved you so.
The hope that lighted up my path so long
Has tiickered and died out. | could not live
Without your love ; but you did me no wrong
could not gain what you had not to give.
Nay, weep not am happy now see
You'll love my mem'ry better far than mo-
The strife has been Sc long, the way so drear
| feared my patience and my trust in God
Would fail but now see the end so near,
lis easier far to bow meath the rod.
The night is nearly DER, the morn is nigh
hank God for taking mel Dear love, good-by
Year: 1873

WHAT greater thing is there for two
human souls than to feel that they arc
Joined for life, to strengthen each other
in all labor, TO rest on each other in all
sorrow, to minister TO each other in all
pain, to be one with each other in silent,
unspeakable memories at the moment of
the last meeting.
Year: 1873

A LOVING heart and pleasant coun-
tenance are commodities which a man
should never fail to take home with him.
They will best season his food and soften
his pillow. 1t were a great thing for n
man that his wife and children could tru-
ly say of him, "He never brought frown
or unhappiness across his threshold.
Year: 1873

A WOMAN at East Jaffrey, N. H. has had an accurate picture of a juriper tree printed on her leg by a flash of lightning. And the editor who chronicled the event has had lively time explaining to his wife where he got the item.
Year: 1873

THE steamer Newborn sailed from San Francisco June IA, and her freight ought to be at Yuma now. THE CITIZEN office has 200 pounds of new type coming by her and also consider able other material to make it more complete and convenient.
Year: 1873

E. C. BE ACtl & Sss, HAVING just received a freah and large sup II ply of reasonable goods. would respectfully solcit contnusnce.of patronage from ali of their old customers. aud also hope that all per sons desirous of purchasing anything in their line will give them call and compare their goods and prices with any in the County.

 We are particularly desirous of the patronage of those who wish to make their money go far as possible, and who always pay for their goods when they get them. To such we offer the fol- lowing special inducement: We will return to all persons paying cash for their goods at the time of purchase per cent of tte price thereof. thus making it pny to pay cash down We can afford to sell goods for very small commission when we get the money SO that can nse it again, and Ve i-iu d0 a

 Fine French and American Calf and Kipp Boots made to order st short notice at reasona- bic prices and warranted to suit All kinds of Repairing promptly and neatly done. Give us a call and see OFF goods and prices, whether you buy CT not.

 Respectfully.

 s. G. BEACH SON. Lit enfield. May 10th 1873 7tf
Year: 1873

of all sizes from 2xs to 4x12 in Joist, and up to

 sx1o in Franc Timber Only small portion of this Timber has ever been rafted and is conse- quently clean and free from grit and gravel AL so. g. GOO punches of first quality
Year: 1873

RAILRoADs.-In conversation with Mr..
Philip Ritz, who has just returned from
the Atlantic States, where he was in con-
Itsnt communication with the leading
men of the North Pacific, we learn that
there is little probability of anything
being done this year on the main line of
the road leading out from the Columbia.
The scarcity of money, and otaer causes
not necessary to enumerate, will prevent
active railroad operations for the pre-
sent. In regard to our local roads the
report is more encouraging. Arrange
inents have been made that will secure
the building of the road from this point
to the landing in time to freight this sea-
sons crop. In the event that suitable
arrangements can be made with our
home company, work will be Inaugural
ted without the least delay. The propo-
sitio1 is to put down q narrow track
fromitht river to Walla Walla, and then
continue on first to Grand Ronde Val
leys and thence the objective point will
be Baker City. Mr.. Ritz is sanguine
that the plan here sketched can be car
ried ont, and that all the assistance re-
ouired will be on hand as wanted. We
write 1T late hour and at another time
we hope to give full details in regard to
enterprises in which our people are vi


tally interested.-W Wdtla IVaiLa States
Year: 1873

OPPOSITION LINE.-An Oregon paper
says that Col. Jo Teal, who has lately
returned from the East, made arrange
ments in Philadelphia for two steam
prope1lers, and will place them on the
line between San Francisco and Port
land at un early day. We of this section
are interested in this matter, not so
much on accoun- of the reductions Of
tares and freight, as to the certainty of
connections which well conducted line
of steamers will establish, and which
the managers of the present line utterly
disregard, consulting their own conven-
iencA solely, in entire disregard of the
convenience of others. 1t is, We be-
lieve, the only regular line of steamers
in the world which has no stated times
for departure. The consequence is.
that persons from the Sound, or from
the upper Columbia, going to Portland
to take passage for San Francisco, may
arrive there just in time to find that the
steamer has departed a day or two, or it
may be only a few hours, before the
expected time, and in consequence they
are detained there a week before the
next steamer leay es. They make four
trips a month. and their usual time of
leaving Portland is on Friday of each
week; but there is no certainty at any
time that some other day may not be
selected without any extended notice of
the change. When the steamer departs
on Wednesday, as is frequently the case,
passengers from here must start on
the Friday before to make the connec-
ton, thus losing about three days time,
when if they had any assurance that the
steamer would leave on Thursday or
Friday, they could make the connection
at Portland by leaving here on the
Tuesday night steamer. The uncer-
tainty often causes vcxatious disappoint-
ments and sometimes serious damage to
those who trust to making the passage
in given time, and turns the greater
portion of the travel between the Sound
and San Francisco. by the way of Vic
toria, and from Idaho and Montana, to
the Genital Pacific railroad-not as pre-
ferable routes of travel, but because of
the certainty of time.


The steam communication between
Portland and the Sound, is much more
uncertain, and consequently extremely
detrimental to reciprocal trade. The
merchant here who finds an unusua
demand for any article and his supply
getting short, would naturally order
from Portland as the nearest base of
supply; but if he does, he knows that
he may possibly get it in three days,
and may probably have to wait three
weeks, when he finds his customers sup
piled from some other quarter, and
their trade transferred in consequence;
when by ordering from San Francisco,
by the Victoria route, though the tran
sit may be little longer, he can prom
Use with certainty when it will be deliv-
cred. The trade between Puget Sound
and Portland would be largely increased
by regularity of transmission, though
there was no increase of the number of
trips in given time. We owe Mr..
Holiday or his steamer lines no ill-will,
but if he will pay no attention to the
convenience or accommodation of the
public, we hope somebody will super
cede him in the business who Will.
Year: 1873

Refinement is defined as the act Of
refining, or the state of being refined;
separation from what is extraneous
or defling. Among refined society
we can readily and easily recognize
a people that their ways and manners
are becoming to their very existence
you will find them fond Of improve
mcnt, both in morals and intellect,
you will find such fond of culture
and discipline of the mind. Refine
ment constitutes our colleges and in
stitutions for Improvement by which
every individual whether rich or poor
has free access to the golden boun-
ties Of life. Refinement elevates hui
manity to higher standings and pro-
duccs lOyeliness and godliness, and
gives us wisdom that we may prepare
ourselves for future usefulness, and
when done on this earth be prepared
for eternity. Now among those who
are opposed TO refinement, You viii
find the scoher, those that disturb
public worship, the intemperate, and
rowdyism in general, and among this
society originate the early candidates
for tie penitentiary, and to such |
will only say, may II be your carl
est effort to refine yourselves. CD
Year: 1873

1t is often to US a subject of sur
prise to find so few persons, especial
ly those residing in the country a
distance from nurseries, who attempt
to increase their stock Of shrubberv
by layering the branches. Almost
every variety of shrub can be thus
multiplied. Even among those who
do this it is not often that the queen
OF flowers, the rose, is thus treated.
1t is usually propagated by sticking
cuttings from the new wood in Aug
ust and nursing carefully through
the winter. BY layering the grow
ing branches, however, it is by the
succeeding season a bloomer; and
this too can be done easily, that is,
without the use Of sash or hot bed,
usually resorted to with the cutting.
In laying down, take 4 sharp knife
and slit the part Of the branch that
enters the ground, from one joint to
another, then cover with two inches
of soil and fasten down with a forked
stick. Not only roses, almost every
kind Of shrub can be thus propagat-
ed. And the person who does not
know how to do this, should 90 with
out them all the days of his life
Ger. Telegraph.
Year: 1873

AS PASSED SECOND READING.


The following is the article on
Legislation as now prepared for sub
mission to the people:


Sec. l. Each House shall Judge Of
the qualification Of its members.


Sec. ,. Each House shall keep a
journal Of its proceedings and pub
lish them daily, except such parts as
may require secrecy; and the yeas
and nays OF the members on any
question shall, at the desire Of any
two Of them. be entered on the jour
nails.


Sec. 3. Either House shall have
power to punish for contempt or dis
orderly behavior in its presence, to
enforce obedience to its process, to
preserve order in the House or in
committees, protect its members
against violence, or offers Of bribes
or private solicitation, and with a
concurrence of two-thirds, cXpel n
member for misconduct; not a sec
Ond time for the same cause, but a
member who has been expelled for
corruption, shall not be eligible there
after to either House; punishment
for contempt or disorderly behavior,
shall not bar an Indictment for the
same act.


Sec. 4. No law shall be passed eX-
cept by bill, and no bill shall be 50
altered or amended in the course of
its passage through either House, as
to change its original purpose.


Sec. 5. No bill shall be considered
unless referred to a committee and
returned therefrom and printed for
the use of the members.


Sec. 6. No bill, except general ap-
preparation bills, shall be passed,
containing more than one subject,
which shall be clearly expressed in
its title.


Sec I. Every bill shall be read at
length on three different days in
each House; all amendments made
thereto shall be printed before the
final vote is taken on the bill, and no
bill shall become q law, unless on its
final passage the vote be taken by
yeas and nays; the names OF the
persons voting fol and against the
same shall be entered on the journal,
and a majority of the members elect
ed to each House be recorded on the
journal thereof as voting in its IA
yor.


Sec. 8. No amendment to bills by
one House returned to the other for
concurrence. shall be concuIred in
except by the vote Of a majority OF
the members elected to the House to
Year: 1873

The WORK BEFORE Us.-The follow
ing is an extract from an address de-
livered at Harvest Grange feast in
Damascus, ILL.,, lately, by f. Hatch
away:


The chief work of the Order of Pa
irons of Husbandry is to lift the farm
ing class to higher standpoint of in
telligence and refinement. True, it is
ready and more than willing to assist
the farmer in attaining material pros
perity, but we must be careful not to
overlook the great object of its organi-
zation. In our day the tree of know
ledge is the tree of life, and if the farm
ing class will only partake more plen-
tifully of the fruit Of the tree of know
ledge their days will be longer and
SUMMER and more prosperous in the
land. There was time when brute
force conquered and ruled classes, and
even nations, but the world is
changing, "and the thoughts of men
are widened with the process of the
sum-" Now brains, not brute force, is
the winner, and the man, class of the
nation will win at last, though the
struggle be ever SO long. The farmers
and their families work hard with
their hands.
Year: 1873




EDITOR HERALD:-Wb0se business
is it to see that the city ordinances
are complied with? We pay a City
Attorney, Marshal, Mayor, and
several policemen. Surely it is the
business of some of them to see that
the laws are obeyed. We have an Or
dinance fixing fire limits in the city,
and this law Is violated every week;
and no one will try to prevent it.
When the authorities are spoken to
they refuse to act, and say, "the Coun-
ell violated the law first, by builing
an engine house." If we understand
the law, the Council has the right to
grant to any person to build frame
building in the fire limits. They
granted that permission in building
the engine honse. But no one can build
such house without their permission.
We hope that the Council will see to
it, that these disgraceful huts are pull
ed down. CITIZEN.
Year: 1873

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers In the country and the
presses will be superintended by u Skilled
Freshman from one of the largest Offices in
New England.
Year: 1873

A Philadelphia editor thus relieves his mind on subject familiar to all newspaper offices-the inevitable Pub. Doc: "We owe our thanks to Judge Kelley for the latest Patent Office re- ports. We already have sixteen hun dred of these interesting volumes in our little library, but they have been read and re-read so many times that we know every page of them by heart. This new volume came opportunely and gratefully on Christmas morning, and that night we gathered our little family them The affecting tale entitled I'm provement in Monkey Wrenches, seemed to touch every heart, and when we came to the climax of the little story about Reversible Pieboards,' there was not dry eye between the front door and the stable. During the read ing of the piteous narrative entitled Gum Washers for Carriage Axles, the whole family gave expression to bois- terous emotion, and the hired girl was so much excited that she lost her pres ence of mind, and went around to her mothers inadvertently with six pounds of sugar and butter kettle full of flour, and came home at midnight in toxicated. We can never sufficiently thank Judge Kelley for the innocent enjoyment thus furnished us. The memory of that happy evening will finger in our minds very much longer than that hired girl ever fingers when she lights on lot of substance which she thinks will suit the constitution of her aged parents" .