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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
DEPARTMENT or PuBLIc WORKS,
C0xNIssIoyER's OFFICE, CRY HALL,
NMN YORK MAY % 1874
PRIZE EXCLAMATION APPOINTMENTS.

UTICA, N. Y, May 20, 1874
The following appointments for the Kingsley
prize defamation, at Hamilton College. Clinton,
on Monday evening, June 30, were announced to-
day Glass OF 75--James A. Armstrong, New
Hartford; william 8. Potter state Bridge; Charles
X. seward, Utica; Cnauncey >. Traux, Fort Atkin-
son, WIS. Class of 78-Frankiin Addington, Paris;
James H. Broiie Hammond: Fayette Kelley, Ham
burg; William Il. STANFORD, Auburn FRANK y. Laird,
Suttvilie; Preston X. Pattlson, Bunalo; David
Alien Reed. Lansingburx.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
FUNERAL "oP JOHN EDGAR THOMSON.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May %, 1874
The funeral of the late John Edgar Thomson
will take place on Monday afternoon, from ST.
Marks church, and the interment, at Woodlands
Cemetery, Will be largely attended by the leading
officials OF the Pennsylvania Railroad and other
roads controlled by that corporation; members or
the Park Commission. the Commercial Exchange
and city ofnClals anu Judges.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
A PROMINENT MERCHANT MISSING.
NV LONDON. May p

E''s'' I1VtF17Vt'f ''J
george W. Meesor, prominent and Tor many
years wei known merchant OF TINS city, left
nome Tor New ork on business on the 2lst inst,
tlnce whlch time nothing mas been seen or heard
lrom hlIh, ana ~ IS dpprenended that he mas met
WIN loul play or committed suicide. ne is well
connected, ana ms wle anu iamlly are very much
alarmed Tor us safety.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
The sPoaTsMEN's CONVENTION.
OsM EGO. N. u. May %. ]

OswEGo N ", May 20, 1874
The statement In several papers that 1t IS doubt
fui II the State Convention oil sportsmen Will hold
a session Ihls year on account OF the scarcity Of
birds IS incorrect. Two thousand pigeons have
oeen shipped rom Muskegon and Will arrive here
tO-inoIOw morning; more shipments will follow
,sooh. IL 8 expected the Convention Will be held
Tue second week ia June.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
The Day in Brooklyn.

The public offices will remain closed to-day, It
being o legal holiday. Yesterday afternoon and
evening commonwealth Hail. Washington street,
the headquarters OF the Floral Committee OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic, was thronged BY
description to be USED in decorating the graves OF
ceved to-day up to tne nour OF depaT ture for the
cemeteries at commonwealth Hall.
The grave oil Fafrdgut will be decorated by Post
RANKIN and marine escort at sunrise. Addresses
VIII De deiivered at W0odiawn by Comrades J. ID.
weeks ana Robert Anderson
At Greenwood Cemetery, at two O'Clock p. M,
Colonel Juien Allen and General Sher wood will be
the speakers.
addresses will be made by Comrades j. d. Weeks,
Rev. j. b. Bass and rev. A. r. Thompson,
AT Holy Cross the ceremonies Will take place at
halI-past ten O'Clock, and addresses Will be delv-
cred BY Rev. J. j. Donerty and Rev. Father Fran
siolt.
THE DAY IN NEW JERSEY.
Decoration Day IN New Brunswick, N. j., Will be
observed with particular interest. The CITY C0un-
Gil are TO take part IN the parade with the Grand
Army OF the Republic and others, aud In tue even
ing services are ~ be ned the Masonic Hall, in
winch the lacuitv OF the college aud otner prom
lnent individuals are to partic pate. The eloquent
orator, d. w. Tarockmorton, Is to deliver the adj
dress.
THE DAY on STATEN ISLAND
Decoration Day Will oe observed on Staten
Island by an address at the Village Hail. New
taken up by Post Meagner, No. So; Post ELS
worth, No. 6l GAR; companies A, and L,
N.a.SN.Y., and sucn soldiers, sailors and eitf.
zens as NAV desire TO participate 10 the ceremo.
MES 10 the graves IN tue cemeteries ana around
the digerent forts on the Island.
FORTRESS MONROE.
DR.. Goble, OF H0b0ken, Will deliver the GRAFTON at
Fortress Monroe Tomorrow Oh the occasion OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The second sale of property for unpaid taxes in
Stapleton took place yesterday in the Treasurer's
ofllce. After a few bids the sale was again post
poned until Monday next, in consequence OF the
number OF taxpayers coming forward and paying
their back taxes Among the sales made was one
to Mr. John HeetletOsc who took a lease OF LOCO
years on ST. 900 worth OF property at Clifton the
dues upon which amounted to $3.50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The increased valuation OF real estate and per
sonal property fixed upon by the Board Of Asses
sors Is $4,000, 900 more than last year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
BOULEVARD EXPENSES.

Commissioner Van Mort has written the follow
ing letter to the Finance Department, requesting
the speedy payment OF the wages withheld from
the men employed In planting shade trees on the
Boulevard
DEPARTMENT or PusLIc WORKS, J
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE CRY HALL,
kkw YoRK, May 20, 1874
To DEPARTMENT or FINANCE
For the purpose of avoiding unnecessary litigation and
expenditure o. public moneys herewith request that
the due the laborers &C. employed IN planting
the Boulevard on the payros ending December
IA and ~ 1878 and May To- 1874 respectively, be paid at
early day also the freight bills for the transporta
ton OF the trees, otherwise suits will be brought the
pay OF these just dues This department Is fully
thorized BY law 70 carry out the Improvement OF the
Boue yard and the plan upon which the Improvement
Is being made and which includes the planting shade
trees was adopted BY he late Board OF Commissioners
OF the Cenra fark on the report and recommendation
OF the present Comptroller when he was member OF
that Board In view the fact that the question to
the authority o. this department to carry on tins work
has been decide IN the affirmative by the supreme
Court in the William II. Dyer VS.. The Mayor.
Aldermen and LOmmonaity, there can be cause for
decay or hesitation in paying these amounts
early Ieply is earnestly requested Respectfully,
GEORGE NJ VAN NOKi,
Commissioner of Public Works
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The fur dressing establishment OF Nathaniel
Burton, No. 226 Flushing avenue, was damaged by
fire yesterday morning to the amount OF 81, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
decorating the graves Of the deceased soldiers OF
the Union and Confederate armies.
The Day In Chicago.


Tomorrow being Decoration Day there win De
no session ofthe Board OF Trade All public ofllces
in this city will be closed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Shortly before seven O'Clock yesterday morning
Ofncer Mullan, OF the Seventeenth precinct, found
the remains OF stubborn child lying on the cor
ner OF avenue A and Eleventh street. tied up in a
paper box. The BODY was sent TO the Morgne
and C0rOner.Kessler notified.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
FATALLY INJURED

ALBANY, n. Y, May 20. 1874
Robert Coburn and his son, Robert Nelson painh'
ers, were iataly injured today py the la''nx VI
ScanoldlnR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
BROOKLYN.

There will be music In Prospect Park, near the
lake, this afternoon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Collector Arthur has decided to close the custom
House to-day to allow the employees to participate
In the decoration ceremonies. Deputy Collector
Wynkoop, OF the Fourth division, will be present
from nine to ten O'Clock for the entrance ana
clearance OF vessels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

There were 173 deaths in Brooklyn last week,
fifteen Of which were from scarlet fever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Mayor Hunter continues to express his dissatis-
faction with the management OF the Park Comms.
sion at the hands of MIR. Stranahan. President OF
that Board. The Mayor says the Board OF Estimare
Will cut down the $125 900 called lor in the estl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The Coroner was notified yesterday to hold
an inquest on the body OF John Scott, sixty
years OF age, who died at his residence, No.
255 Plymouth street, from the effect OF pistol
fired BY Patrick German, who was firing at tar.
get in the adjoining yard, when the bullet pene.
tratng the fence, entered the pack OF deceased,
INJECTING the wound which. after long suffering,
proved fatal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
STATEN ISLAND.

A child named Henry Holder. aged six years,
was yesterday riding upon the back step OF an ice
wagon in Canal street, Stapleton, when 1t fell or
and was run over by Moore's bakers wagon, re-
ceiving sucn severe injuries tnatit Will probably
not recover.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The Consistory Of the Reformed church OF Flush.
ing have decided to tear down and remove their
church edfce to a lot purchased by them last
year at the corner of Bovine avenue and Amity
street. The new lot Is 100 by iS0 feet. and capable
OF accommodating church. parsonage, chapel and
sheds. The stone IN the present building will be
used in the construction oil the new one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
NEW YORK CITY.

On and after June l the ordinance requiring
steamboat runners to obtain licenses and TO wear
badges while soliciting passengers will be strictly
enforced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Judge John Fl. White, Attorney for the Collection
OF Personal Taxes, was notified yesterday by the
Comptroller to give up his books and papers to his
successor, Mr.. Harvey. Mr.. White replied that the
books were necessary to him In carrying on his
business; and as regards the furniture, that was
under control OF the Department OF Public Works.
and the Commissioner thereon notified him to re-
tain possession thereon. The fight IS now three
sided-the Corporation Counsel the Comptroller
aud the Commissioner OF Public Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Work will shortly be common ed upon the Ele-
waited Silent Safety Railroad, which was incor-
porated by act Of the Legislature, passed last
winter. The route will be from the intersection OF
Washington and Sands Streets thence to Hudson
avenue to Park avenue, TO Grand avenue, Lexlng-
street, TO Broadway, Fulton avenue, through the
village OF WOOdhaven. The construction OF the
road will be commenced at East New York aud
progress westward. The cost OF the road Will be
x250.0O0 per mile,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

On Thursday evening the body Of female In
FAINT was found In the yard OF the Bind Asylum
Thirty-fourth street ana Ninth avenue. by Onicer
H0ugh on OF the special service squad Twentietn
precinct. Coroner Croker will hold an inquest AZ
the NOrQue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The village Trustees OF Flushing have rescinded
the resolution passed at q recent meeting for the
collection and removal OF ashes and garbage from
the thickv settled portion OF the village during
the summer months. This action creates con-
for the prompt removal OF refuse Is apparent. and
the cost, 1t IS contended would be but trlnlng in
comparison with the risk OF sickness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

The Board OF Trustees of College Point have de-
cided that the contractors for trenching and lay
ing the water pipes in that village shall furnish
bondsmen who reside and own property in either
Queens county, New York or Brooklyn Notices
to this effect having been sent to the twelve
lowest bidders, only SIX Of them have reported,
vz:-Gies Palmer, whose bid IS 81 ,o46 s.; Charles
Ryan, $50, s57 CO.. W. ). HSwes. $2l.2l7 40; Thomas
Mccarthy. s25,226 OF, and Nicholas Becker,
S25,622 81. The papers are to be submitted to
Corporation Counsel Hlnsdale for examination,
and II the bonds OF the lowest bidder are con.
sidered satisfactory the contract viii be closed,
subject to ratification or rejection by the Board.
The impression appears to be that Nj. Palmer VIII
not get the contract, but that 1t will go TO Mr.
Long the next lowest bidder
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

In consequence or the City Marshai's ONCE being
closed to-day Mr.. Concklin has decided that u
cences for hackney coachmen, licensed venders'
junk dealers. &c, will not expire untu June .,
alter which the full penalty will be exacted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

Commissioner Van Mort has transmitted to the
Board OF Assessors the certificates or the cost OF
the following improvements, in order that the as
sessments therefor may be made-
Sewers In Sixth avenue, between 12lst and 18th 49,
streets. $Izt3v
Paving i25 n street and Manhattan street i672si
Flagglng Fifty seventh street. from sixth to 49,
Sewer on Montgomery street. from Henry street 80
TO East Broadway. Sl1
Total 1928 5S4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
LONG ISLAND.

Work on the engine house of the Flushing Water
Works at Doyle's Pond has been commenced, and
It is expected that 1t Will be completed in about
six weeks
An additional appropriation for finishing the
new public school building IN Flushing being
wanted, the people will vote upon the matter on
the 18th OF July.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
HANILTUN fish, ocCretary OF State.
WHAT THE PROCLAMATION MEANS.

the articles OF the treaty referred to In the
Presidents proclamation provides that for a term
OF ten years fish oil ana nsh OF all kinds except
Ash OF the inland lakes ana OF the rivers falling
into them and except 6sn preserved In Oil, beIng
the produce OF the fisheries OF the United States.
or of the Dominion OF Canada, or OF Prince Ed
wards Island shall be admitted into each country
free OF duty, there being an agreement that the
people OF one country may FISH on the coast ana
shores OF the other without being restricted ~
any distance from the snorc and 1t Is also agfeeo
that one country in transporting goods from ono
OF It's ports TO another snail have free trsns'
through the intermediate territory.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15

The DRUNKARD's SALVATION.
-Coptain Hall was the COmman-
der of the "Great Eastern" steam;
ship. He had fallen into such
habits of drunkenness that his
most earnest efforts to reclaim
himself proved unavailing. AT
length he sought he advice of an
eminent physician. who gave
him a prescription, which he fol-
lowed faith fully for seven months:
At the end of that time he had lost
all desire for liquor, although
he had many times been led cap
tive by a most debasing appetite.
The prescription, which he after
wards published and by which so
many other drunkards have been
assisted to reform, is as follows:
Sulpaate of iron, five grains; pep
permint water, eleven drachms /;
spirits Of nutmeg, one drachm;
twice day.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15
YUMA A. t. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 1874

ally long faces at once assumed q
longer and more serious cast, and
they looked at the card, at eech
other, at the bad, bad man, at the
money, and then at the basket oi
Bibles, thoroughly bewildered.
The monte sharp put up his tools
walked of with his plundef. and
before the victims comprehend sfl
the situation be disappeared f.0ln
sight.
The sequel is soon told. The
winner marched through the
train and distributed the Bibles
among the passengers. Several
of the trophies are now on cxhibi-
tion in this city, What became
of the women is not known by
the passengers. Alto.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15

last Wednesday as th5 Vest
| err bound train oi tne Central
Pacific Railroad arrived at Toano,
two women of the crusading class,
who had been travelling on the
train for some time, got off to see
if they could find either sin OF
sinner to go for. They had with
them a basket filled with nice lit
tie Bibles, and with these they
were going about doing good and
making money. While on the
train they sold several Bibles and
talked about religion and rum to
everyone who would submit to
being thus afflicted. AS they
stepped off the train, bowed down
by the the weight of the basket,
which they carried between
them, there was a sigh of relief
from the passengers and many a
wish was expressed that the train
would move off and leave them.
While wandering about seeking
customers for their wares, they
ran across a genteel-looking indi.
vidual, who was engaged in tos-
sing around three pieces of paste.
board, and who seemed to be
buried in deep meditation. They
drew nigh unto him, and, notic-
ing his finely cut, CLASSICAL features,
were e'erspread with shades of
sadness, they offered consolation
and Bible for four bits. Finding
there were DO customers in sight.
he good naturedly resolved to give
the ladies 2 littlc r-~-c~. ;.,s. -
while away the time ana keaB
them QUieC. He threw the cards
end then asked them to pick out
the Jack, which he had previous
ly shown them They did so once,
twice, three times. Then he
threw them again, and one Of the
innocents cried, ''there it is YOU
can't fool me if you did throw lem
quick.n "No, madam ; you are
mistaken he replied, and draw.
ing out of his pocket a ten and
two twenty.dOllar pieces, he said,
"I'll bet you $50 you don't know
which is the Jack" "Oh, we
never bet," said one of them !;
"but you can't fool us with your
nimble fingures." And then they
stood and eyed those gold pieces
and thought how much good they
would do them and how little the
possessor, apparently, appreciated
their worth. Watching for the
favorable moment, the reckless
Young man said, "Well, I don't
care, Seeing it's you; I'll tell you
what Tll do, seeing you are SO
sure about it, I'll bet you this
$50 against that basket of books
halo. dem.me, they're Bibles ;
but everything goes as it lays
YOU can't find the Jack" Now
they were convinced more than
ever that he was a bold, bad,
wicked man, and they determin-
ed to take his money to help them
along in the good cause in which
they were engaged. They ''put
up," and as both were certain that
the same card was the same one
they were after, one OF them
seized it with "this is the boy"
It was turned over, and-it was
the tray Of hearts. Their natur-
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15
Billings Dewdrops.


this, that honesty, energy anC
good sense combined never failed
| to suckceed yet and never will.
Faith is fine only thing I knt
ov that nothing can beat.
Everybody applauds a virtuous
acktion; even the devil himsel
respekts it.
HipOkrasy liz never successful
Sooner or later the mask drops of
and the curtain falls.
When a man IL angry he feels
terrible strong, but ackts dread.
full weak.
You will notiss that thoze
whoze advice il worth the least
are all wuss the most reddy to
give it.
The man who begins at the
bottom ov the ladder, and works
hiz way to the top iZ hard one
to shake off.
Make yourself necessary yung
man, and yure suckcess IL GER
tain.
All the virtews, like the mus
cles kan be made to grow BY us
ing them.
Thare il nothing in the world
that ought to be so plenty, and
yet il soskarse, as simple COM
mon sence.
If thar was nothing but truth
men would find but very little TO
argy about.
Avaries il so mean a pashum
that when it enters into the
heart all the other pashuns leave
in disgust.
Cunning makes man sharp on
one side and dull on the other.
Bashfellness il often like the
silver-plaiting on spoons, when it
wears off it shows the brass
True kriticism konsists in hunt
ing the beauties, not faults.
He who IL pleased with every
thing IL a big phool, and he who
il pleased with nothing liz a big
ger one.
The only pedigree worth hav-
ing liz the one we leave to our
children not the one we got
from our fathers.
What man learns bi expert.
ence iz like the mummy he gifts bi
hard labor, it wears we'll.
BITTEN. Mrs. Henry B. Fritz
of Lake county thought she would
amuse herself one day last week
by fishing in the placid waters OF
the lake. So taking hook. line
and bait, she wended her way
thereto and sitting down upon
the bank she baited her hook, and
throwing it into the water. sat
patiently waiting for some silly
little fish to go for it. While
anxiously waiting for a bite, she
was suddenly started to find her.
Hclf - the coils of hugs rattle
snake As g matter of course the
first thing 20 be done was to-
anu remark ''Oh, my!
and the next thing to drop hook
and line and go home, the snake
still ciinging to her with his teeth
in her dress Ia close proximity to
her flesh, and there the Affection
ate creature renamed until she
reached home and found help to
remove it. The snake bit her on
the breast, back and neck. DIR.
Downes was called, and no serious
result has been manifested. She
said she did not mind the bite so
much as she did the thought OF
being embraced by cold, Shiny
rattlesnake. Ugh the great mas
ty thing.-ECalistoga Free Press
July 18th.
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PATS PHILOSOPHY.
When the winter is cold
1 keep meself warm
When the summer is hot


/ keep meseif warm;
When the summer is hot
/ keep meself cool:
It's mebbe I'nl beld,
And it's mebbe I'm not;
But a gOssOOn's q fosl
When be goes into harm
Sez mg old Uncle Dan
A wise one and stiddy-
Whats the world to a man
When his wife is a widdyf"
When the soldier struts By
With his sword at bis side,
And the rattle. rattle drums
Beat the roll and the call,
He may go or may fly
/ stay here till death comes,
For mind me of all
That in battle have died !!
am like Uncle Dan.
For he said-troth and did he
Whats the world te a man
When his wife is Widdy?"
When the sailor hoists sail,
And stands out on the deep,
Leaving sweetheart and wife
And the childer behind,
He timpts the wild gale
And he trifies with life,
And he sinks. d'ye mind,
Where the mermaidens sleep!
Pat" sez old Uncle Dan,
"Stay at home with your Biddy;
What's the world to man
When his wife is a widdy?"
Let the scholar sit up
And write late and long,
To insure him name
He may sit up for me;
Give me but full cup,
He may have all bis Fame;
For it's stuff dye see,
And not worth an old song!
Let us live. Uncle Dan,
Let us live and love, Biddy;
What's the world to man
When his wife ia - wi1a.f
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15
THREE Card NON re.

Two Pious Women SWindled Out
Of g Basketful Of Bibles.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-08-15

while away the time ana keep
then QUieC. He threw the card 6s.
end then asked them to pick out
the Jack, which he had previous.
ly shown them They did so once.
twice, three times. Then he
threw them again, and one Of the
3 ..-. e.-- - II sG%t 90 - $ -