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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

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4 A SNAKE RENDEZVOUS. As great
curiosity as Is the huge petrified tree,
Il which we made mention few days
nee, there Is another although Of
cry different character, few miles
nrther on the same road. We refer
D 4 very high stony peak, nearly
pposite 70 Sergeant q Crills mill,
the Big Sioux and which has
brne the name of "Rattlesnakc
ointn ever since the first settlement
Il the country, and indeed before, for
be Indians in their vernacular desig-
hated it by the same name that the
whites have since, The steep point
VI the bluff is a succession Of narrow
|edges Of rock from which the soil has
been washed, and there are 0 few
hunted and gnarled oaks scattered
yer the top. It is known to be the
reatest den of snakes in all this
egion Of country, and if any one has
any doubts on the subject he has only
b visit the place on any pleasant
hummer afternoon and he will have
trouble to interview from 100 to
DO snakes Of all kinds and sizes, from
be largest rattlesnake to the smallest
rairie snake. They will hiss at him
ON the crevices Of the rocks; they
kill dart past him in the grass in
very direction and dangle their
limy forms from the scrubby oaks IN
beir glee at the prospect Of good
uafe meal, Why the place should
! named after the rattlesnake more
han any other snake is beyond our
ten, for we will swear on oath that q
litaen minutes unwitting exploration
III tho place once enabled US to
distinguish, nearly every species Of the
eptiie native to this country.-Siour
pity Journal, rw44
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

JUDGE GRANT of Davenport, Iowa,
lately made speech at the Scott
County Fair, Iowa, from which we
quote his propositions to cure present
evils, and how to sustain them:
1st. That no railway in iowa shall
charge over three sents q mile for
passengers under q hundred miles, or
over two and a half cents for
passengers over that distance.
I'd. That no railroad in Iowa shall
charge over the average PAIGE, and fix
the same by their freight tariffs, for
freights per mile, on the three leading
railroads from Chicago eastward.
Sd. That any railroad company
that gives a free pass to a judge, a
legislator, or a lobbyist shall forfeit
its charter.
"Do you draw up this law now,
submit it to every candidate for office
in the State, no matter about his
party associations. and tell him if he
does not vote for that law without
dotting an ~, or crossing 81" you
Twill "thank" him with your ballot at
the next election. Don't give your
most trusted friends any discretion ;
nail your fee bill to your colors, and
let the politician know that under
that right alone they can conquer.
"Then l hear somebody say, the
courts will declare such law uncon-
stitutional. What thenP (Some one
in the crowd answered "We will
change the courts" Grant continued J
Yes, you have answered change the
Judges, change the, Constitution,
change the whole framework of civil
government, or abandon your Or
ganizations, and admit that one vote
with money can govern three with
honesty"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

A very large number Of American
sewing machines have been sold in
Vienna which were never made here.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

AN illinois girl, having $50 900 o.
Der own, recently refused TO marry .
clergyman because she thought her.
self not good enough to be a clergy
pans wife. He gave up his sacred
balling and proposed again, and ther
shafef'sed him because she thought
herselt too good to marry man who
would abandon his high profession tc
gain q Moman's hand.
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

WANTED "TATER.' AT one of the
hotels yesterday was o family tray
cling West from Vermont. The
wife was continually badgeriDg the
husband for his method of doing
this and that, evidently supposing
that everybody else was noticing
bis unaristocratic ways. At the
table she passed him the potatoes
and he took off q small mountain,
and in three minutes held his plate
for more, She winkod at him, but
be was determined, and hc shouted,
elizabeth Jones, you may wink and
blink all day, but I'm going to have
some more tater or bust the bankF'
Ho got some,
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
RELIGIOUS EMANCIPATION.

Mr.. william R. Alger, OF Boston, read q paper
entitled, "Steps Towards Religious Emancipation
In Christendom," before the Liberal Club last
night. His delivery was easy and pleasant and
his paper contained many brilliant points, but
their brightness was quite impaired, II not OBJ
scured, by glittering generalities, with which the
lecture teemed. In a few sentences the lecturer
sought to annihilate church philosophy and
theology. He stigmatized both as technical
and adverse to the grand truths of
science. In former times ne said, science
was made to agree with theology and the Bible but
now 1t was UtCe versa. For instance, in the Olden
time 1t was held that the world was made In six
days-actual days-and that geology has
demonstrated the fact that the formation of the
globe took millions OF years, theology steps in and
declares that that Ii just what is meant by the
Bible.
In speaking of the religious slavery which ex-
listed in the first thousand years OF Christianity Mr..
Alger used the following strong but ineegant
figure "These monks had spread over the whole
earth web OF diseased logic, woven OF the entrails
of their own sickly brains."
In concluding he maintained that Archmedes,
Aristotle, Newton ana the thousands Oflesser lights
were the apostles OF God as much and even more
than any OF those whose names are to be found In
the calendar OF the Church. Science, he said,
was being disseminated around the masses, the
doctrines OF the great philosopher were being pop
ulariZed, and the great cloud of doubt and bigotry
which has for so many centuries Obscured the
landscape OF humanity was being rapidly rolled
aWay.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
MUNICIPAL RErRENCHMENr.


Inspection or the Dock Com mi ssiOners'
Precinct.
The joint committee OF the Board OF Aldermen
and Assistant Aldermen--cOnsisting OF Aldermen
Robert B. McCat1erty, chairman, and Oswald OF.
rendorfer; Assistant Aldermen Charles M. Clancy,
Healy and KehOe; Dock Commissioners William
Budd, Gardiner and Westervelt; General Charles K
Graham, Chief Engineer Of the Board; Captain
Jerome X. Collins and several other well known
gentlemen-embarked yesterday morning on board
Of the police steamer Seneca, from the foot OF
Twenty third street, East River, and steamed up
to Randalrs Island, and thence inspected the de-
partment stone yard, where q large number OF
men were seen at WORK making TOOLS spie-
drivers, derricks and otner machinery with which
to carry on the projected work next summer.
rapid sail brought the committee and guests
TO pier No. North River, where the committee
inspected this pier, which has been again CON-
pleted and finished since the accident by the City
OF Limerick. Superintendent Murphy iully ex-
planned the workings to the visitors OF the district
and abors under MS charge. The party then pro-
ceeded to the foot OF christopher street. where the
great wooden piers are being constructed The
force employed there at present consists or ITO
dock binders, sixty lab0rers, sixtee spite drivers
one spLe cutting machine and one dredging ma
chine.
The Dock commissioners pointed out to the Com
mon Council Committee that the laoorers whom
they saw at work had had their pay reduced from
s. 80 per day to 81 In view OIL the hard labor per-
formed by these men Alderman McCanerty sug-
gested that the old rate OF wages ($2 SOY be again
paid these laborers to which Alderman Ottendor-
Ter and Messrs. Clancy, Healy and Kehoe fully
assented. Two OF the piers foot OF Christopher
street have been leased by the White Star Steam
ship Company for term OF ten years, at the an.
nual rental OF $4,000 AS tine company receives
only the skeleton OF the piers 1t VIII cost them
from 500 600 to $685. 900 for the adequate improve
ments. BY the terms OF the lease everything OF
this kind revertS back to the city at the OF
years.
The Commissioners and their visitors then pro.
ceeded to the loot OF GansevO0rt street. where the
manufacturing Of artificial stone Is being carried
now for the space OF one year, under the SUPER
vision OF General Schuyler Hamilton, grandson OF
the famous Alexander Hamilton. The construc-
ton OF docks was only commenced on the Attn OF
December. 1873, and Is nearly completed. The
labor cannot be seen to its ul advantage as great
deal IS done under water. General Graham who
has succeeded General Mcclellan as Chief Engineer
has accomplished much since his connection with
this department..
At noon to-day the JOINT committee will again
meet TO continue the investigation.
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subsc riptions Asked for the Endows
nent OF the Museum Of Comparative
Zoology ~ = Alsnorisl OF the Naturai"
fst.
Boston, Feb 27, 1874
The Agassiz Memorial Committee have issued IN
appeal in Aid OF the memorial which 1t Is proposed
to erect to his memory The plan contemplates
the permanent endowment OF Professor Agasslz's
most important work, In regard to which the COM
mittee say $3.50
The Museum OF Comparative Zoology at Cam:
bridge Is an independent establishment, governed
by faculty Of It's own. II was founded niteen
years age by Agassz, and has grown TO It's pres
ent large proportions under his nand. In connec-
tlon with IT IS the newly established School OF Ex-
PerImental zoology, on the island OF Penikese, en-
d0wed by Mr.. Anderson, OF New York. The system
OF instruction has the widest character. and IN
Investigations. The exhibition rooms are Tree to the
PuDhc. Large sums have already been expended IN
Drlnging THIS national museum TO its present con-
dltiOn It's collections IN several branches are SUI
perior TO those OF the BRUSH Museum or the
Garden OF Plants. To make such an establishment
useIuI IL must nave large building and con-
sideraDie annual income for the payment OF pro-
lessons and assistants. TO perfect the
grand plan conceived by Agasslz will re-
Quire at least 100000, OF winch about one
tnlrd would be used IN charging the building and
tw0-thlrds would be funded. The subscriptions TO
the memorial now already amount to nearly
$685. The committee desire to state tnat the
as welcome as the largest from the weather.. and
Will be most gratefully received Subscriptions
may be sent to the Treasurer, sebastian b. Schles-
niger, NO. OLver street. Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
SOMEBODY'S BOY.

Card from the Superintendent OF the
Young Mems Christian Associ atiOn's
Lodging House.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Tie young man who killed by falling from
the fourth moor OF the Grand Central Hotel through
the nostway to the cellar was an inmate Of cur
lodging room in the early part of this month.
When we received hin he gave US the folio wing
PARTICULARS
Charles Williams nineteen years OF age, born in
New York city, OF American parentage; was well
educated a Protestant in religion temperate
habits, a easemaker by trade; both OF his parents
were living In St Louis; ne was about five feet
eight inches in height dark hair blue eyes and
light complexion.
He had no marks on his body by which he might
be identified. He was evidently young man OF
good family, and we think his friends may be able,
by means OF this description, 10 recognize their
lost one.
He told one OF the men here that his name was
Charles Roberts, and another that his name was
Charles Clark, and that his parents were well to
do and living in Westminster county, New York.
We procured his body from the authorities at the
Morgue and nave buried it where his friends could
be able to obtain IT, In case they can be found. We
shall gladly answer any correspondence In relation
to him.
WIN St. Louis and westchester county papers
please COPY Rev. JOHN DOOLY
Young Mems Christian Association, 1874 Bowery
New York.
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STATE CHARITIES AID ASS0CIA.
TON.


Annual Meeting-Eleotion OF Omcers-
Work OF the Year.
The annual meeting of the State Charities Aid
Association was held on Thursday evening at
their rooms, No. so East Twentieth street.
Mr.. Howard Potter, Vice President, occupied the
chair, and Miss Ella Russell offciated Secretary.
Among the members present were Mrs. David
Lane, Mrs. G. L. Schuyler, Mrs. Joseph Hobson.
Miss A. p. Cary, Mrs. Frederick r. JONES' Mrs. Ly-
dig Hoyt, Mrs. d'Oremieulx, Drs. W. G. Wyhe, &.
NJ. Smith, KracKowltzer, Jacoby and Nj. Lucius
Tuckerman.
MISS Collins read the report Of the Executive
Committee containing an account OF the OrganiZa-
ton OF three new visiting committees in Ontario,
BroOme and Onondaga countles. OF the last the
Right Rev., F. d. Huntington, Bishop OF Central
New York, Is President. Monthly reports were
also received from Monroe, Jefferson, Westchester
and other counties. Interesting and valuable &C
counts OF their work from the Hospital Committee
and the Committee on Children were also read and
accepted.
A committee to secure reading matter for the
hospitals ana ether public institutions, consisting
OF Mrs. Alfred Pell, No, Is East Thirieth street,
chairman, and Miss Harriet Robbins, Miss Eva
Hyde and Mr.. Francis A. Stout was appointed.
The following ladies' and gentlemen we're elected
to serve officers OF the association during the
ensuing year.
President, Miss L. L. Schuyler; Vice Presidents,
Mr.. Howard Potter, Miss Ellen Collins Mr.. Dorman
b. Eaton; Treasurer Mr. j. c. Brown; Secretary,
Miss Ella Russell.
The meeting then adjourned.
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Died

BENJAMIN.-At Hudson City. n. j., on Friday.
February y, LEWIS BENJAMIN, aged ~ years.
Funeral on Monday morning, March 2, at ten
O'Clock. Carriages will be in readiness at that
time at the Desbrosses street Jerry at New York.
BORDEN.-At Fall River, Mass, on Wednesday
February rs. 1874, Colonel RICHARD BORDEN In the
10th year OF his age.
Funeral az Fall River, on Monday, March 2, at one
O'Clock =. M.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Friday morning Febru-
airy u. MOSES Is. BRAMHALL, IN the 5gth year OF his
age.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral, from his late residence at
Bayonne, n. j., Monday morning at quarter past
eleven. Train leaves loot OF Liberty street at nalf-
past ten A. M.
CnrTKowsKI-0n Friday morning, February 81,
ar the residence OF her father, Conrad Wagner, 81
west houston street, AMELIA vile OF Thaddeus
X. ChutkOwsk.
Notice OF funeral in Sundays paper.
C0LE.-On Thursday, February 26 CArHARiNE,
wife OF the late Cornelius Cole In the 94th year Oh
her age.
Funeral services on saturday, at three 7. M, ~
the scotch Presbyterian church, Fourteenth sIeec
near sixth avenue. The remains VIII DC taAen
TO New Jersey for interment -.
COOPER-Un Friday, February ~, MAbEh uhugn,
ter OF Iunis and ElIza Cooper, aged mouths anu
"a days. .
Relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited 10 attend the Iunera, Hon the resi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
Bread, Work and Charity.


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The poor are starving for want OF bread. The
daughters of the rich are starving morally and
mentally and suffering physically for want Of oc-
cupation. Can we not at least alleviate both these
classes Of suf{ering' believe In woman. Give her
noble object and she will be ashamed OF the poor
triunphs OF the ballroom. Work will cure dys-
pepsia. Make her thoughtful for others aud she
VIII not be TOO thoughtful Tor herself. / suggest
that bread league be formed on the basis that
the members do the work; no money to be paid Tor
salaries or labor. The funds to be donated, the
bread to be gwen to the poor by ticket, Is done
at the soup kitchens, which now aiding SO
many Of the destitute in our city. Every member
TO pay an initiation lee, and, the condition Of men,
bership, that each one shall work. Make 1t perma
nent institution, for we shall always have the poor
with US. what roll OF honor that list OF members
would constitute The young ladies we meet In
society are ut Tor something better than Irritation
or discussion OF the newest fashion or the last as
sembiy They are not afraid OF work. Give them
something worth working Tor. | should envy
young lady giving the first loaf OF bread her fair
hands ever made to starving family. Could any
society" triumph give such Joy as thatY fancy
one thinks TINS idea worth acting on. | snail be
glad to give 1t my active aid and Cooperation.
MAX HEATHCOTE.
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s y G G o R
Comfort and Sustenance Tor
the Destitute.
WANT AND RELIEf
A Second Generous Donation from
the New York Pilots.
APPEALS FOR AID.
WANT AND RELIEF
APPEALS FOR AID.
Svmpathetic Responses and
Practical Assistance.

Notwithstanding that charity has cheered many
a heart made sad by destitutI from inability to
procure work whereby to earn subsistence, the
HERALD reporters and the visitors Of benevo-
lent Institutions md no lack OF cases
which cali for pity and assistance. Thanks to
prompt aid and succor from generous hearts
and wiling hands, many who q few days ago saw
only suffering in the present and despair in the
future, are to-day clad and fed, sheltered and
warmed, and feel that they have strong brothers
and loving sisters among the more fortunate
classes, who will practically help them in erorts TO
find employment by which they can become self
supporting once more.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
THE SOUP KITCHENS.

Twelve soup kitchens were open yesterday un-
der the management Of Mr.. Delmonico. In the
Sixth ward after the two boilers OF 100 gallons
each had been distributed, it was necessary to
make two more boilers OF soup
Captain Mount is doing his best in the Seventh
ward TO help all the destitute people. There are
donations Of bread every day for the poor, and the
entire ward is interested in helping the desti-
tute At the soup kitchen No. 70 East
Broadway the crowd was very great
rs long the soup lasted to iced 1t.
The cher Ranhorier, made chicken SOUP yester-
day in two soup houses. There was an increase OF
the number OF applicants Tor soup over the pre-
yiOus day reaching l., $40 persons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
SLIPPERY VAULT COVERS.

Some ten days ago the Common Council passed
an ordinance providing that covers over vaults on
SIDE walks must be OF a rough exterior to guard
against tripping persons I'D who are so unior.
tunate as to step thereon. Yesterday Mayo Have
meyer vetoed the ordinance. and says that, in the
first place, to effectuay prevent the nuisance, TOO
large force Of men would be required to do the
work. In the second place, the time given to
remedy violations OF the law Is TOO short; and, in
to the Department Of Police rather than to the
Public Works Department. On Monday the mes
sage in full win be transmitted TO the Board OF
Assistant Aldermen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
FOURTH WARD.

Generous Contributions of Food for the
Soup House.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Messrs. Goldsmith Brother, OF No. James slip,
have contributed to the soup Kitchen. No. 1921
Water street. i've barrels OF turnips, two bar
reis OF potatoes one barrel OF corn NEAL and pro-
pose to furnish onions beans, &C., In quantities
as long as the soup Kitchen remains. Colonel
John w. Avery, OF No. 800 Water street. has con.
trIbuted 200 loaves or bread for the poor Of the
Fourth ward. Also Thomas stephens of No %
Cherry street, rs lOaves every Wednesday for the
same purpose. CHARLES ULMAN,
captain, Fourth precinct.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
ANNEXATION MATTERS.

On the 9th prox. the Joint committee from the
Boards OF Supervisors, from New YORK and West
chester county, will meet to discuss the merits OF
bill now being prepared for the settlement OF
doubtful questions arising from annexation. and
which Is 10 be submitted TO the Legislat ure soon
as possible thereafter. No definite plan has Deen
adopted, but the committee hope TO have a iull
schedule to present at their next session on which
basis annexation Will be carried into practical
effect,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
YORK HERALD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY l874TRPLE SHEET

Thirty loaves OF bread from Mr.. Hartel. corner OF
Amity and Thompson streets.
Mr.. Smith. OF the RAINBOW Hotel, has kindly
donated large quantity Of soathdown mutton ON
several OCCASIONS.
We would also state that we have this day ash
chOwder, the second this week, the donation OF
Messrs. Arcnarius Co., Of Fulton Market, which
we Will commune TO serve every Wednesday and
FRIDAY during the Lenten season.
JAMES N. HEAfHERTON, Chairman,
ALFRED +. LOZiER, secretary,
THOMAS HASTINGS, Treasurer,
Fifteenth Ward Relief Committee.
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FIFTEENTH WARD.
FIFTEENTH WARD SOUP HOUSE,
No. 2l9 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK.
~ iNn

FIFTEENTH WARD SOUP HOUSE \
No. 2l9 MERCER STREET NEW YORK
Feb. n, 1874. }
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
We herein acknowledge the receipt OF the follow
ing articles, donated to this charity
Alderman j. j. Morris, two barrels OF vegetables
Mr.. Mackavoy, Washington Market one barrel of
potatoes.
washington Market Association fifty pounds OF
meat.
Jonn Reeves, corner OF Thompson and Blocker
streets fifty POUNDS Of meat.
Mr. Ferris, No. "a John street. 100 loaves OF bread
Lot OF clothing from Mrs. Waters, No. II Perry
street.
One lot OF clothing from Mr.. Smith, Maltby House.
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Tony Pastors Charity-Proposed Matt
Benefit for the Poor.
NEW YORK, Feb. &c, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
1t is my intention to give an extra matinee per-
Torrance on Thursday afternoon, March IL, on
which occasion the entire receipts will be devoted
to the reliel OF the poor OF New York.
TONY PASTOR
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A Charity Entertainment.

An amateur musical and literary entertainment
VIII be given By number Of ladies and gentlemen,
under the direction OF sgnor Emilio Agramonte,
at No. 537 Fifth avenue, on Wednesday evening.
MarcD 4, TOT the benent OF the Society for mprov.
ing the CONDITION OF the Poor. PrOmin ent artists
Will appear, and the high character OF the man.
agement insures full attendance and large re.
CelptS-
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Relief Meeting This Evening.

Relief Meeting This Evening.
meeting OF the Relief Association will be held
this evening at No. lO3 East rhIrty-nrst street.
The committee includes such well known citizens
az Judge Josiah Sutherland, Coroner Richard
Croker, Thomas S. Brennan. Hugh y. Farrell and
James A. Brady. Subscription lists are being
actively circulated to collect funds, and state
ment Of all needy families 10 the ward will soon be
prepared IN order to at1Ord adequate relief.
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THE PILOTS GIFT.

A Second Check for $500 for the Poor.
NEW YORK, Feb. q, 1874.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Enclosed please find check Ior 5000 being an ao-
ditional contribution from the undersigned in aid
OF the suffering poor Please distribute this also
where you deem 1t is most worthy.
THE NEW YORK AND SANDY HOOK PILOTS