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Corvallis Gazette. PUBLISHED IVRY FRIDAY MORNING BY Editob akd Proprieiub. Per Year, l nontbi Ibree aJoaiha, TERMS: (coin.) a so 1 50 o INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. VOL. XVI. CORVALLIS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1879. NO. 25. Corvallis Gazette. RATES OK ADVERTISING. I 1 W. 1 M. 3 M. 6 M. Tyb". 1 iccli 100 3 00 5 00 8 00 12 00 2 " 200 5 00 7 00 12 00 I 18 00 8 " I 3 00 6 00 I 10 00 16 00 22 00 4 " 4 00 7 00 13 00 I 18 00 20 Q0 Col. I 0 CO 9 00 15 00 20 00 I 85 00 j " 7 fQ 1266 18 CO 35 00 48 00 X " i 10 00 15 0:j 25 CO 40 00 60 00 1 " I 15 00 20 00 40 00 60 (XI K 0 00 Notices iu Locai Uolumu, 20 cents per line, each Insertion. Transient advertisements, per square of 19 lines, Nonpart-ll measure, $2 60 for first, and (1 for each subsequent insertion In ADVANCE Legal advertisements charged as transient, and most be paid for upon expiration. No charge for publisher's affidavit of publication. Yearly advertisements on liberal terms. Professional Cards, (1 square) 912 per annum. Ail notices aud advertisements Intended for publication should be handed in by noon on Wednesday. CITY ADVERTISEMENTS. M. S. WOODCOCK, Attorney and Counselor at Law, (OaVALLIS OKEGOJT OFFICE ON FIRST STREET, OPP. WOOD COCK 3c BALDWIN'S Hardware store. Special attention given to Collections, Fore closure of Mortgages, Real Estate cases, Probate and Road matters. Will also buy anil sell City Property and Farm Lands, on reasonable terms. March 20, 1879. 16-12yl F. A. CHENOWETH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CBVaLUH, t ORIUOH. jJSB-OFFICE, Corner of Monroe and Second street. 10-itf J. W. RAYBURN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CORVALLIS, t OKIOOR. OFFICE On Monroe street, between Second and Third. &-Specinl attention given to the Collection of Notes and Accounts. 16-ltf JAMES A. YANTIS, Attorney and Counselor at Law, K1KVAL1.IS, OREfiOH. tyiLL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS of the State. Special attention given to matters in Probate. Collections will receive tompt and careful attention. Office in the Court juse. 1(5:1 tf. dr f. A, Vincent, COHVALL1H KEGON. (VFFICE IN FISHER'S BRICK OVER Max. Friendley's New Store. All the latest improvement'). Lverytlrng new and complete. All work warranted. Plea-e give me a call. IfeStf C. R. FARRA, M. D, PHYSICIAN AMD SURGEON, rFFICE OVER GRAHAM A HAMILTON'S v Drugstore, Corvallis, Oregon. 14-26tf J. BLUMBERC, (Between Souther's Drug Store and Taylor's Market,) CORflLLM, OKEGOS. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, FURN- ishingOoorts, (Jigars aud ToMRs, etc., etc. aaWUoods delivered free to am t of the f!itv. Produce taken, at highest market rates, in ex change for goods March 7, 1878. 15-10tt. NEW TIN SHOP, J. K. Webber, Pro., MAIN St,. - CORVALLIS. STOVES AND TINWARE, All Kind. A11 work warranted and at reduced rates. 12:13tf. W. C. CRAWFORD, DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, SILVER WARE, " etc. Also, Musical Instruments fco. Repairing done at the most reasonable rates, and all work warranted. Corvallis, Dec. 13, 1877. 14:50tf GRAHAM, HAMILTON & CO., CORVALLIS ... VRBhON, DEALERS IN Drugs, IPaintts, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS DYE STIFFS, OILS, CLASS AND PUTTY. PURE WINE8 AND L QUORS FOR MEDICINAL USE. And also the the very best assortment of Lamps and Wall Paper " ever brought to this place. AGENTS FOR THE AVSRIIL CHc'tflCU PAINT, SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER. mr piywirtAiis' P e.crlpMoaa (stt fally c aupuuaded. W3U THE NEW I X L I X L T O RE 9 Corvallis, - Oregon. (OPP. SOL. KING'S LIVERY STABLE, SECOND STREET,) Must sell, to make room for a large invoice of New Goods to arrive, Dry Goods, Clo tiling-, Soots Ac Shoes, Carpets and Fancy Goods, At PRICES NEVER BEFORE offered to the Citizens of Corvallis and vicinity. Remember the new I X L Store, opp. Sol. King's Livery Stable, Corvallis.3 Corvallis. April S24, 1ST. 16:17m3 The Breakwater at Cape Foulweather, Is a necessity and owing- to an increased demnad for ooors itv otxr, liive:, YMfE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF STATING THAT WE HAVE THE LARGEST AND best selected stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE Ever brought to this market, and oar motto, in the future, as it has been in the past, shall be ' SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK SALES," thus enabling the Farmers of Benton County to buy Goods 25 per cent, less than ever before. We also have in connection a large stock of Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Privately by our Mr. Sheppard, at a Large Bankrupt Sale in San Francisco, at 50- cents on the dollar, which will be kept separate from oar regular stock, and will extend the same bargains to customers who will give us a call. As a sample of our psices, we will sell SliocsMroni 86c to Sii. Boots from $1 to 3 SO. Hats from tt5c to 01 TS. Buck Gloves, SO cents. Milk Handkerchiefs 38e. Grass Cloth eents. Kid Gloves, 75 cents to 01. Don't forget the place, one deor south of the post office. Corvallis, May 7, 1879. Sheppard, Jaycox & Co. 17:l9m3 CORVALLIS Livery, Feed .AND. SALE STABLE, Bfttln St., Coival is, orcuon. SOL. KING, - Porpr. ROBERT N. BAKER. Fashionable Tailor, "PORMERLY OF ALBANY, WHERE HE bas given his-' patrons perfect satisfaction, has determined to locate in Corvallis, where he hopes to be favored with a share of the public patronage. All work warranted, when made under his supervision. Repairing and cleaning promptly attended to. Corvallis, Nov. 28, 1878. 16:48ft. QWNING BOTH BARNS I AM PREPARED to offer superior accommodations in the Liv ery line. Always ready for a drive, OOOI TEAMS A.t Low Rates. My stables are first-class in every respect, and competent and obliging hostlers always ready to serve the public. REASONABLE CHARGES FOB HIRE. Particular attention Paltt to Boarding M ot sea. ELEGANT HEARSE, CARRIAGES AND HACKS FOR FUNERALS. Corvallis, Jan. 3, 1879. 16:lyl LANDS 1 FIRMS I HOMES! T HAVE FARMS, (Improved and uniro proved,) STORES and MILL PROPERTY, very desirable, FOR SALE. These lands are cheap. Also claims in unaurveyed tracts for sale. ' Soldiers of the late rebellion who have, under the Soldiers' Homestead Act, located and made final proof on less than 160 acres, can dispose of the balance to me. Write (with stamps to prepay postage). Address, R. A. BEN8ELL, Newport, Benton county, Oregon. January 7, 1878. 16:2tf NOTICE. TVOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT may concern lhat the umlcrxigned has been awarded the contract for keeping the Douglas County paupers for a period of two yrars. All persons in need of assistance from xai-1 county must first procures certificate to that effect from any member of the County Board and present it to one o( the following named persons, who are authorized to and will care for those presenting such certificates: Button & Perkins, Roseburg; L. L. Kellogg, Oakland; Airs. Brown, Looking Glass. Dr. Woodruff is authorized to furnish medical aid to all persons in need of the same and who have been declared paupers of Douglas County. W. B. CLARK. Crow & Hall's RESTAUR AT. This popular Restaurant, now under competent management, is prepared to accommo date the public in a manner unsur passed in the city. Sapper for Bails and Private Parties, Furnished on short notice. Give us a Call. CROW & HALL. Grain Storage ! A Word to Farmers. TJAVING PURCHASED THE COMMODI "" ous warehouse of Messrs. King and Bell, and thoroughly overhauled the same, I am now ready to receive grain for storage at the reduced Hate of i eta. per Bushel I am also prepared to keep Extra, White Wheat, separate from other lots, thereby enabling me to SELL AT A PREMIUM. Also prepared to pay the Hi&rheat Market Price. for wheat, and would moat respectfully solicit a share of public patronage. T. J. BLAIR. Corvallis, Aug. 1, 1878. 15:32tf for the Ladles. Very deep fringes are in favor at pres ent. Sleeveless jackets of black satin are a nicety this season. The papillon bow is the pretty head dress for the house. Surplice pleat ings of fine folds are laid on the front of dress waists. For dress bonnets the dantiest cot tage shapes, made entirely of flowers, are shown. As the season advances, black wraps reassert their hold on favor for dressy garments. For small wraps the fichus are pre ferred, and these are shown in different shapes. Some grenadine mantles are made, but these are more especially for grenadine drosses. The shot or changeable ribbons, some times called lace ribbons, are the latest novelty in millinery. The Pompadour styles are chosen foi the gay, youthful dresses that will be worn at summer resorts. Next after the fichus come the mantles with sleeves, or with the sides extended to form square half sleeves. The glossiest fabrics are used for hand some mantles, such as satin, Sicllienne, am lire and rich gros grain. The newest grenadine scarf veils are of a tan-color or light blue, with a gay Ro man striped border on each selvedge. Long veils to be crossed behind the head and tied under the chin, are made of black net dotted with gold thread. On some very expensive mantles, col ored beads of amber, old gold, steel and colored red are used to form very showy passementerie. Small Tuscan braid bonnets trimmed with two curled ostrich tips, or else one of marabout, with creamy satin and lace, are considered very dressy. Plain handkerchiefs has a shield done in colored embroidery in one corner, while the edge is merely scalloped with red or blue. Another new fabric is satin de Lyon, which has the smoothness and almost the lustre of satin on one side, while the other side looks like closely woven gros grain. These and the moire, satin and gros grain mantles are made up without lining, and are richly trimmed with three or four rows of scantily pleated black lace, or else very deep fringe. The glossy whalebone, tape and other crimped fringes are handsome for trim ming woolen wraps ; also the grass fringes, doubled over from the top, with out a heading. Cords with a clasp attached for catch ing up the demi-trr: n of a dress, that it may be short enough for walking, are now shown in colors to match costumes : price $2. Black cords are $1 50. Jet passementeries and drop ornaments are used as heading for fringes, also . a standing ruUe of the lace. When warmer wraps are needed, camel's hair is used, and trimmed as richly as silk mantles. New pocket-handkerchiefs of sheer linen Cambric have Breton insertion, forming a cross through the middle of- tne s ercnier, men passing arouna it as a border, with an edge of Breton lace. New mask veils are of Breton lace, and may be either black or white. The net covering the face has tiny dots wrought in it, usually two or three in a group, and the edge is finished with Breton lace two inches wide. Another fancy is the scarf of India muslin, to be worn in the street as lace scarfs formerly were. It is outside the wrap, tied closely around the neck, with a bow in front ; the ends hang down, have pleated Breton lace across them, and are tied with narrow ribbon to give them the appearance of a tassel. The Water We Drink. There is very little pure water used; that which comes from the clouds has the best claim to be so regarded, but that is contaminated by impurities in the air as it desends. Clear water is not neces sarily pure water. All water from springs and wells contain minerals in solution; the latter ha vine: but a meagre supply, and outgo is usually more strongly im pregnated than natural fountains with flowing inlets and outlets. The purest water is found where solid rocks, as of granite, form the bed over which it runs. But waters of springs and transparent rivers, open when filtered, are never pure. Waters of average purity, emptied for domestic purposes, are said, on au thority of Johnson, to hold in solution from twenty to thirty grains of solid mat ter. The water of the river Jordon con tains seventy-three grains, and that sup plied by the various companies of the city of London has from nineteen to forty grains. The impurities that make water injurious to health or organic mat ters, such as are abundantly supplied by barnyards, drains and cemeteries, where the decay of animal and vegetable sub stances is going on. Some families who live on farms, and who fancy they are drinkingdjto best of water, are, in fact, constanBHfeibibing T)oison that will ap pear in tKeTOreftded form of diphtheria or typhoid fever. The character of the im purities is important. It is claimed that a degree of hardness, from the pres ence of lime, improves the water for all domestic purposes, except washing, and water from the chalk districts of Europe, is preferred to softer water. It is also stated that conscripts from the French- armies, who were reared in hard-water districts, were taller and stronger in bone than those who were reared in places where there was no lime water. Deacon Pilkins said to himself, " Fal- staff asks, ' what's honor ? ' as though it was nard to tell, But let my wue su De bind another woman in church, and she'll tell what's on her in less than two minutes. Four hundred and ninety-four per sons have committed suicide in San Francisco during the last six years. Stock gambling is said to be .responsi ble for one-third of the entire number. Plevna by Moonlight. REMINISCENCES OP THE BLOODY STRUGGLE FOR ITS POSSESSION. ITirnov Correspondence London Times. It was, perhaps, a strange, if not bizarre, fancy which led me one starry night, when Luna was at the full, to the snow clad summit of a central height crowned by a Moslem earthwork, from the ram parts of which the eye could take in with a single sweep the whole of the Plevna position. The ghostly canopy of snow aided the celestial light in making visible the whole of that undulating landscape, beneath which lie so many thousands of the brave partisans of the Cross and the Crescent. Leaning against a turf-lined embrasure, I surveyed the death-like scene in unspoken silence ; gradually my thoughts wandered back to the incidents the blood-stained details of which thrilled Europe with horror at the sacrifices, with admiration for the desperate bravery with which they were accompanied. My musings recalled the sultry day in July when Schildner-Schuldner led a brigade of infantry from Karagash to occupy the heights where I was standing ; a force of cavalry, so far in advance of the foot that there was no communication between them, wound through the mazy streets of Plevna ; no enemy was there, and no warn ing whisper was heard of the danger lurk ing unsuspected, but yet so near at hand. The infantry follow at a great distance in the rear ; they come on in a dense column, without any of the skirmishers or advance guards that a schoolboy would have sent forward, a blind, stupid reliance on the fact that no word of warning had been sent back from the cavalry in front. Now occurs one of those strange accidents which sometimes happen, and which make men famous, when in simple justice they should receive condemnation. Osman Pasha, too late, as he has always been, to save Nikopol already fallen enters Plevna after the cavalry of the Czar has passed, and before the arrival of the in fantry moving in stupid blindness in an enemy's country in solid column. The Moslem learns the position of affairs, as he is on friendly soil ; he craftily places his men, and Schildner-Schuldner enters the trap. I seem to hear the rattle of musketry and the groans of the suffering; but it is soon over ; nearly two-thirds of the Muscovites lie dead or wounded, and the Crescent scores the first success at Plevna. Osman Pasha, who lost Nikopol a virgin fortress and a magnificent posi tion through tardiness, is lauded to the skies for a skillful occupation of Plevna. Such is human greatness human history. The 30th of July comes next, and I see the hoary-headed Krudener, with an army of 32,000 men, ordered to attack 50,000 Moslems, well intrenched on the heights where I am dreaming. I almost hear the protest against the mad com mand ; but the dotard Nepokoischitsky and the pert young Prof. Levitzky repeat the order. Scliahoffsky, with a mad de sire to win the St. George's Cross, and scarcely inferior in rank to Krudener, commands one wing, the old veteran the other. The dashing young SkobelefF, with his brigade of Kazan Cossacks and an infantry battalion of 700 men, is away on the extreme left and in the advance. There is practical insubordination on the part of Schahoffsky as he extends his thin line to the environs of Plevna. SkoDeleff is there with his 700 men ; they have never been under tire before, and when the Turkish shells begin to hail around them they raise a cheer and rush forward without orders. A stern voice rings oui "Halt!" the men stop as if by magic. "Right dress !" came next; they correct their alignment with the Moslem shells dropping thick around them. "Present arms ! " .The order is obeyed, and these new troops stand as if on parade, present ing arms to the foe, who is hurling death upon them. A stillness of several min utes. "Don't you look like a lot of d n fools? " cries a derisive voice, as Skobeleff comes to the front. " Yes," comes from 100 voices as the men re sponded to their young general, not yet 35, but who has been hit six times in Central Asia. "Will you wait and obey orders in future?" is the stern demand. " We will !" is the reply. Sko beleff entered Plevna with those men, but there was no support behind him and he had to retire. Three hundred and forty of his 700 men had fallen 170 of them killed on the field ; but he brought the remnant away singing a national hymn, and all his wounded the only commander who did, and for whicb he was compli mented by the Emperor. Schakoffsky's command was nearly annihilated ; Kru dener had failed in assaulting the celebra Aad Gravitza redoubt, and when darkness came a broken and half panic-stricken remnant straggled back to the heights of roradim. and some ol them ran to the Osma Valley before being collected to gether. Then was Osman Pasha's opportunity, but he failed to improve it. Uis fatal lack of initiative once more paralyzed bis en ergies. Stillness reigns around these sternly-frowning heights until the 31st of August, when Osman Jrasha makes an at tack, the object of which no one has ever been able to comprehend, upon the Rus sian batteries at Felisat and Zgalince. Three thousand Moslems paid for this madness ; and Lovcha fell on the 3d of September. On the 4th Osman Pasha's reinforcements arrived (again too late) on the heights near Lovcha. They would have saved the place had they been there the day before. The 11th of September dawns in a thick mist, the Emperor Alexander's birthday. His loyal army intends making him a present of Plevna to celebrate the occasion. His Majesty has a special stand erected, from which he is to witness the grand triumph. The history is well known the wretchedly planned attack and still more wretched failure. Skobe leff with twenty battalions, 12,600 men, takes two redoubts and breaks the Turk ish center. The other attacks fail. Os man Pasha, relieved from pressure, hurls his legions upon Skobeleff, who, hard pressed, sends for reinforcements re peatedly. He has lost 3000 men in capturing the positions. For twenty four hours he holds the Turkish army at bay, sending all the while for help, which the jealous gang at head quarters rufuse to order to his assistance. Gravitza falls by a sudden and unex pected assault by a mixed corps of Rus sians and Roumanians ; but Dobrovalsky, who so Bkilltully led the Russian right at Lovitza. is killed in the assault. Six des perate attempts are made upon Skobeleff before he yields to crushing numbers. At last, with only 4000 men left of the 12,000 men he led into battle, he is forced out of the Moslem works. Osman Pasha then sends his brave legions in five fruit less assaults on Gravitza, and leaves the hillside dotted with wasted Mussulmen heroes. Then the curtain falls for a time upon the dreadful tragedy of Plevna. The Muscovite lines gradually tighten around me. I seem to hear the mighty sound of pick and spade, and each sun rise sees the men of the Cross nearer the trenches of the defenders of the Crescent. Cold, pitiless nights of rain, hail and mud succeed each other. The lines are so near that I can see the caps of the Christians in the moonlight, and the parapets around me are once more lined with the noiseless, fez-crowned figures, whose stiffened fin gers can scarcely grasp their death-dealing rifles. I seem to hear a whispered order to withdraw the guns and troops, as the morning sunlight is to witness a decisive sortie beyond the Vid. At daybreak a desperate charge a success a redoubt taken, with its guns. But the triumph is short. The Grand Duke's own regiment of Grenadiers hurls the Turkish column out of the intrenchments at the point of the bayonet. Osman Pasha is wounded ; the Moslem line is forced back to the Vid; the corps under Skobeleff sweeps down on their left, the Roumanians on the right, Krudener in their rear. A curved sword is passed into the hand of General Ganelzky, of the Grenadier Division, and a brave but ragged army are prisoners of war. I start with a shud der, for I am half frozen. The ruins of the Turkish houses of Plevna lying in ragged lines below me recall the fact that the battles I have been fighting in the moonlight on that bleak, snow-covered height were all ended more than twelve months ago. How Revelations Come. Those who have had a limited experi ence in receiving revelations from the Al mighty, will doubtless be interested in Freeman, the Pocasset murderer's de scription of the manner in which the Lord directed him to murder his daugh ter, Edith. Says Freeman : "Well, Iliad been feeling badly for two weeks. My head was racked with pains. I couldjj't sleep. There was an awful stillness in the house; a stillness that was painful. I studied the scrip tures, and tried to understand why I was so haunted by visions. Every day some new phase of the matter would draw on me. One night I lay awake, thinking of the power of God and the coming of His kingdom. I was told that I must sacri fice a member of my family, even as Abraham was commanded to sacrifice the child of his old age, in whom the prom ise of salvation for Israel was to be ful filled. I told my wife about it, and we discussed the matter. She asked which one the Lord demanded, and I said that I did not know. But I said that it would yet come, and that if it should happen to be herself, I told her to be prepared to comply with the desires of the Almighty One. She was very calm, and I saw that she, too, had faith in the coming of God's kingdom. Next day my head felt a little better, and I knew that the load was lifting. Each day thereafter I found new light; some passage in the Bible which I could not understand, came to me with all the clearness of established convic tion. At last the day came. The house was surrounded by an awful stillness. Evening arrived, and as the darkness set in I saw a sheet of lightning in the heav ens, such as I had never seen before. It illuminated the whole expanse of the sky, and I knew God was giving me a sign. I went to bed and tried to sleep, but could not. Li the dead of night the word came. The victim was selected it was Edith. I told my wife that the hour had come and that I must give our darling to the Lord. You know the rest. You know how I went into the room where our little ones were sleeping the sleep of innocence; how I sent the oldest child to its mother; how I raised the knife, expecting to have my knife stayed, as was that of Abraham, and how I pierced the infant breast of the victim selected by God Himself. I then lay down beside my dead child and slept soundly. Next day my head felt better. The pain had tjt gone, and I knew that my sacrifice was acceptable to the eyes God. I called in the friends of God's new kingdom and imparted the glad tidings to them. They approved my act and gave glory and praise to God. That night I again saw the lightning in the heavens. It was more brilliant than the fireceding evening. It was a strange ight, and whether others saw it or not I care not. To me it was a sure sign that God was pleased, and I understood it at once." This revelation may be all very plain to a discerning person like Mr. Free man, but it seems just a trifle indefinite to the average reader. If Freeman had been wise he would have requested the Lord to put His instructions to him in writing, so that there could be no mis take, about it. An International Exhibition. It may be announced thus early that next year there will be held a grand In ternational exhibition at Melbourne, Vic toria, which Dr. Bleasdale will represent during his stay on this coast. This ex hibition will be on even a larger scale than that held last summer at Sydney. The U. S. Government has already ap pointed Commissioners to act for the Melbourne exhibition, and it is fair to presume that our country will be fully represented. Dr. Schlieman writes to a friend in In- liannnrilia US fnlloWR: " Yoil SaV HIT work has not been profitable to me ; but if, as you say, you read my " Mycense," 1 i. i. lm T varj-twlr- fi-nm 1 11 v yOU. UU.g 111 IAJ 14.IIWW uiavx vr via uvui love for science, and that I gave away to tne ureeK peopxe me mpeuutj wtou fmmA tr tyia fl.nrl mv wiffi at Mvcern. ij itttvt ktj y Believe me, we have nearly all our money in America, and if we lay a home in In dianapolis it is with the intention to re move thither sooner or later. We spend the value of palaces in our scientific ex plorations, but are content and happy in a modest utile cottage. Excerpts From Exchanges. " Mark Twain " pays taxes on $67,850 in Hartford, Conn. " Get thee behind me, Satan," as the actress said when she kicked the train of her dress out of the way. Mr. Arthur Sullivan will arrive in America next October. The opera which he with Mr. Gilbert is preparing for this country is said to treat military affairs in the same spirit as naval affairs are treated in "H. M. S. Pinafore." It is understood that General Sir Pat rick McDougall, who leaves Canada on the 27th instant, goes to England to attend a military council about to be held by the Imperial Government to consider pro posed changes in the British military sys tenW Recently Forepaugh's circus paraded the streets of Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Terry, wife of a blacksmith, recognized in Fred. Knight, the elephant keeper, a long lost brother, supposed to have been dead many years. An affecting meeting took place. A statesman used to say that there were three classes of people whom it was never safe to quarrel with : " First, ministers, for the reason that they could denounce me through the pulpit, and I had none through which to reply. Second, editors, for they had the most powerful engine, from which they could every day "hurl wrath and fury upon me, and I had none through which to reply. And finally, with women, for they would have the last word anyhow." Jumping over Magara. Mr. H. P. Peer, of Teeterville, Ont., ac complished the daring but silly feat of jumping from the new suspension bridge at Niagara Falls into the river below, a distance of 192 feet. This entirely eclipses the famous romance of Sam Patch. Peer's dress consisted of merino hose and a full suit of tights, an inflated rubber life pre server, funnel shaped and of his own make, which covered his hips and ex tended to the armpits. Cotton cloth was bandaged tightly over the preserver about the hips and loins, while a broad sponge protected his mouth and nostrils, and his ears were stuffed with the same material, the sponge being slightly moistened with spirits. His thighs were confined with an elastic strap, ana likewise his feet. Over his shoulders was a leather brace with a ring in the center, to which was attached a cable composed of 220 feet of No. 24 brass wire in six strands. This was called a balance, and was for the purpose of as sisting to retain his position, particularly if the wind should be strong. It was reeled over a cylinder attached to the guard-rail of the bridge, and which was operated with a brake handle like that used upon old-time wells so that the man's speed as he descended would be controlled to a certain extent. It was not fastened, and the final end followed the man into the water. Mr. Peer took his place upon the temporary platform from which he was to drop. The platform consisted simply of two planks fastened about eighteen inches apart. After taking a little stimulant and display ing a little nervousness, for this was his greatest undertaking, he suspended him self between the boards for a moment or two by his hands. The word was given, and he was gone like a flash, while the thousand spectators - who lined tbte bank looked on ' with suspense, fear and trem bling. The four seconds that inter veued before he struck created a terrible excite ment, but a hb passed under the water feet foremost with a great splash, and came up in a few seconds more and began to swim, cheer after cheer rent the air. He was picked up by some boatmen, and was in no worse condition than if he had jumped into a cistern of water. In fact, he assisted to pull the boat ashore. Mr. Peer was born July 14, 1844, in the county of Halton, township of Nelson, Dominion of Canada. He stands 5 feet 7 i ncbes high, js of slender frame, weig' s 143 pounds, and in manner is rather gentle manlike and unassuming. He ha& a wife and one child. The highest point from which he has ever jumped before was 108 feet. He has been a sailor, and t is expe rience has been obtained in jumping from the mastheads of vessels. It is announced that he will try it again on July 4. New York World. Tranquillity. One day brings another day; one year follows another; let us take the time as it comes. The sources of all pleasure are in the heart; he who seeks them else where outrages the divinity. My pro jects, my desires, and my hopes never go beyond my own bosom. Rivers roll rap idly to the sea, and enter them without troubling it; my heart is the same; all events of the great world would not cost me a single care. Truth is my compass and moderation my helm. The clouds arise and the clouds descend in rain without causing me any inquietude. When they conceal the sun from me by. day, I try to look at the stars by night. My clothes are made of common cloth, my food is coarse and the thatch that covers my roof decays every year. But what would it have been to me to have been dressed in silk to-day , and p have digested costly dishes ? Goldeuroofs do not keep out sleeplsssness and care; and were the country shaken by an earth quake, how easily I can gain my humble door ! my patrimony is at the end of two arms, and every day gives me its harvest. WTien it is very hot, I cool myself in the shade of a tree; and when it is very cool, I warm myself by working. Old age is coming upon me, but my children are young, and will repay me for what I have done for them. If they observe moder ation, a hundred years will not cost them a sigh. Whatever tempests may arise, tranquillity is a port always open to the innocent heart. BLail.tranquillity of the soul 1 Sweet harm of life,kings would sell their crowns to buy thee if they knew thy value. -Complete thy benefits thou hast helped "me to live well help me to die well. A Nevada girl's letter : " Dear Jimmy : It's all up. We ain't going to get married. I'm so sorry but can't Jyou go to Europe and get filed down ?" Jeff. Davis has mellowed down to sign ing the petition of a Union soldier for a pension. He knew the poor tellow iu Libby Prison.