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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
A SOU4BBLE ABOUT a HOLIDAY.

Some hypercritical folk in Philadelphia are
just now endeavOring to create a popular
prejudice against the observance of Easter
and Good Friday as legal holidays, and to
bring about the repeal of the recent bill con-
stituting them such in Pennsylvania. The OBJ
jectOrs are, as might be expected, religious
people, who did not originate the reform.
They complain that these legal holidays are
days in the sanctity of which two-thirds of
the citizens do not believe, and that the OBJ
servance of religious feasts and fasts has no
authority in the New Testament, was an out
growth of corrupt church centuries after
Christ, and is apt to lead to debauchery and
excess. OF course this is purely family
quarrel between the sects who are very much
like farmers in their forms and days, and are
apt to find fault with any stock belonging to
their neighbors. But as outsiders are to reap
the benefits of the holidays, we may venture
to express the outside view of the case which
is, in o general way, that holidays are SO
much needed by Americans, on hygienic prin-
ciples of soul and body, that the more we have
of them the better We confess ourselves
ready to be satisfied with the smallest excuse
which will turn the children out of school,
set the mothers to devising day at home
for them, and give the banker, shopkeeper,
or laborer chance to rest his hard-worked
brain or legs
Inside of this the reason for these especial
holidays appears to us eminently rational
and wise. We observe Washington's birthday,
the Fourth of July, and in some of the States
the anniversary of the battle of New-Oreans ;
vet how many of our foreign-born citizens
| aial Eathar nj
| his Country or care straw for Jackson's
victory Yet it is an effective and ennobhng
part of education for ourselves or our
children, thus yearly to be led to live over
| again in some sense a great life or a note
worthy deed. If this be true of mere earthly
heroes, how much more is it justifable in the
case of Him whose life and death, as all
Christians hold, are essential for our guild
ance, and yet which are most apt to be
thrust out both of sight and mindf 1t is not
strenuously claimed by the advocates of the
observance of these days that they are the
exact anniversaries of the events they COM
memorate although 1t is reasonably prob
able that they are. The Jews never let the
Passover slip out Of memory. But the setting
apart of any day in the year for the cOntem-
plation of the Savior's death and resurrection
is just, sensible reform, which we should
expect would meet the hearty concurrence of
every sincere Christian. Nor can we under
stand how bringing before the people the
remembrance of Calvary or that hill above
which descended "the cloud that received Him
"out of their sight" can contribute to gen.
eral profligacy and dissipation. The Objec-
tons of our jealousy orthodox friends may
next be urged against the religious observance
of Sunday, for which, likewise, there are some
| to claim that no authority can be deduced
| from the Scriptures
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
Personal.

The widow of Charles Aston Bristed has
gone to Europe with her daughter.
Mr.. Henry p. Kidder, Treasurer of the Bos-
ton Sumner Memorial Fund, Acknowledges the reeeps
Of $3.50 o0 in subscriptions.
Congressman William A. Phillips OF Kansas
received dispatch non his homo In sana, the other
night saying that bis residence, valued a $1,000 hsd
been totally des by ro. but. through great az
ertion most VI tho library. which wac worth siV We
saved"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
RAPID TRANSIT.
THE EASTMAN BILL DISCUSSED AND ORDERED TO A
THIRD READING-ITS FINAL DEFEAT PROBABLE
NATURE OF THE OPPOSITION TO IT.

THE EASTMAN BILL DISCUSSED AND OHDfkED Az n
THIRD READING-ITs FINAL DEFEAT PROBABLE
NATURE OF THE OPPOSITION TO IT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, April 16-The Eastman Rapid Transit
bill occupied the entire session Of the Assembly this
evening and was finally ordered to third reading
by one majority. The bill had not been under dis
cusson five minutes before it evident to every
one in the Assembly that plan had been laid to
kill IT, and the vote in ordering to a third reading
indicates pretty clearly the defeat of the bill when 1t
comes up for nal passage. Indeed the enemies of the
bill have boosted for the last two days, with the
confident air of men who knew what they were
talking about, that the bill was to be killed. Their
tactics during the discussion consisted in Offering
various ridiculous amendments, voting down all
amendments calculated to improve the bill, and
turning the whole thing so far as possible into
farce.
Some members will be found among its opponents
who doubtless. have honest for their oppo-
sitiOn though they failed to state them in the dis
cussion. Messrs. Weed and Beebe. for instance,
after the discussion was all through and the vote
was about to be taken ordering it to third read
ing, denounced the whole bill as a monstrosity
tanning niquty in every section and every line, but
neither of them cOndescended to inform the House
wherein the bill was either monstrous iniquitous.
A part of the opposition to this measure doubtless
comes from spite against Mr.. Eastman for the bad
repute which he is charged with bringing upon the
Railroad Committee, but the defeat of the BILL If it
should be defeated, may be attributed to the same
outside influences that have killed so many other
rapid transit schemes during the last 10 years. The
reform movement must take deeper root than it has
yet taken before it will be able to shake off the iron
grasp which the railroad corporations have upon the
Legislature of this State Until the people awake
to the necessity Of electing honest to represent
them they may expect to their interests sold out
to the highest bidder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
ASSEMBLY.

The question left pending last night was on
the motion of Mr. Lincoln that the bill to amend the Ex
else law be ordered to third reading Mr.. LINCOLN said
that the bill simply provided for the amendment of the
law Of last year, supplying omission which had been
found to exist In that law there provision for
suing for penalties In cities, there officer
as oyerseer OF the Poor IN cities This bill imposed that
duty upon the officer dschargng the duos Of the stint
lar office. His motion prevailed.
Tho SPEAKER called attention TO the fact that the 100
days provided for In tho Constitution for the of
the Legislature expired at to-day and said ts work
thus far had met with the unqualified approval OF the
press aud tho people, Considerable busDoss. nsyertho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17

Mayor Havemeyer now has before him an ord-
nance of the Common Council for the muzzling Of
dogs. We beg him to veto it. The dog-muzze is q
cruel invention, born of ignorant fears. 1t is the
result of foolish belief long ago dspeled from the
minds OF nearly all intelligent people, that hydro
phoba is of the plaques Of hot weather Science
has conclusvely proved that the disease Ia rare at
oil times and during the socalled dog days
than at any other period Of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
ROUTINE BUsINEss-THE HOUSE FIXES APRIL so AS
THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT.

ROUTINE BUsINEss-THE HOUSE FIXES APRIL 80 AS
THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SENATE. ALBANY, April l6, 1874
The bill to revise and consolidated statutes of
the State relating to the and custody of the persons
and property Of the insane the MANAGEMENT asylums
for their treatment and safe keeping and the duties OF
State Commissioner Of Lunacy read third time and
passed Mr.. Robertson reported adversely the bill
allowing husbands and wives to testify for each other In
criminal cases. Agreed 10.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Dow--To provide for the settlement OF tho
claims Of the Oneida Indians against the State.
BY Mr. RoBERIsoS-ro authorize the sale Of lands for
nonpayment Of taxes and for the collection OF unpaid
taxes In the several towns OF the county OF
This bin Is similar to one introduced by Mr.. Wight
March 20-in the Assembly,
The Senate then went into Committee OF the whole
on the Supply bill. The sum OF ta250 was given 10
Martin Nachtmann to pay the expenses OF contestng
election 70 the Assembly. The Of $500 was inserted
for the Oneida Indians; also 900 for the Fredonia
Normal schools; also s26Oo for Milton r. Austin Injured
at the Auburn Insane Asylum building Progress was
then reported. and the Senate took recess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17

The Canadian House of Commons has vindi-
Gated its dignity aud Louis Rel has been pun
ished for his temerity by vote of expulsion
from that body. 1t is difficult to think of any
other expedient that was open to the House so
long as Riel was a fugitive from justice. But
there is problem TO solve affecting national
antipathies which cannot be disposed of 80
easily. and which may give rise to serious
trouble in future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
Business Notlrss.

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACCIDENT Pol
crEs WEirrKS BY Insurance COMPANY Hartford
Iron CLADs," a strong, serviceable Shoe for
CASIRxIL 800 and 24l FOurh.sve, near Nineteentbst
HUMAN HAIR GOODS.
Extraordinary Hair GodA SOLID Hair Switches from 20
cents TO S. Cu from 90 cents upward Gray Hair 20 extra
charge Combngs inside 80 JosEPHS Lar En-
poriGm. 377 Eghtbave. near Twenynuth-sI
ACTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ON THE
HEARr explained Dr. in TKBUE EXTRA No 10
Sheet edition, 10 cents; pamphlet, 20 cents -
" REMEDIES FOR PHYLLOXERA,' an article by
Prof " RILEY Bntomoogs Missouri contributed 30 The
Agricultural Of this mornings SEsIWKxKLY TRIBUNE,
will interest all growers Of grapes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17
THE SUPPLY BILL IN TIE SENATE.

long DISCUSSION AND VERY LITTLE ACCOMPLISHED.
tFRoN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, April 18.-The Senate spent three
hours on the Supply bill this morning. and advanced
about 40 lines. Three sessions have already been
sumed on the BILL while only about one-quarter Of 1t
has been read, and of the important iems have
been reached At this rate the bill will not get through
the till long after the time fixed by that body
last week for final adjournment of the Legislature
The discussion to-day mainly on an item Of s2,5oo
offered by Mr.. Woodn TO recompense mechanic Of
Auburn who received permanent injury while at work
on an addition TO Auburn Prison. through the
lessness of the State prisoners. The claim unani
mousy supported by the Committee on Claims. includ
ing Messrs. Ganson, King Parmenter, and Dickinson
and was carried after long discussion in spite Of the
persistent opposition OF d. p. Wood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17

That the Centennial of American Independ-
ence should be properly celebrated, all will
agree. That the celebration which in any
case is certain to be made in Philadelphia
should be great success, will be universally
desired. The address elsewhere printed con-
taius nothing to which patriotic citizens of all
the States will not cordially subscribe, and it
SAYS much which should commend the eff
forts of the gentlemen concerned in it to the
most cordial popular support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-04-17

During the late elections in Great Britain
Mr.. Gladstone placed almost entire depend
ence for reelection on the circumstance that
the large surplus in the budget
would enable him to recommend a
reduction of taxation. There must
have been something peculiarly annoying TO
him in the circumstance that the present
Chancellor of the Exchequer was yesterday in
O position 10 propose financial scheme so
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Dr. Robert Chambers tells tue following
story, which he had from the Rev. w. NC
Gregor, Sterling: MIR. Finlayson, town clerk
of Sterling in the latter part OF the lth
century, was noted for marvellous in conversa
ton lie was on visit to the last Earl OF
Monteith and Airth, in his castle OF Talla, on
the Loeb of Monteth, and was about taking
leave, when he was asked by the Earl whether
he had seen the sailing cherry tree. NO"
said Finlayson "What sort of thing is it,"
1T is" replied the Earl, "a tree that has
grown out Of II gooSe's mouth from stone
that the bird had swallowed, and which she
bears about with her in her voyage round the
Loeb. 1t is now in full fruit OF the most
exquisite flavor. Finlayson," he added "can
you, with all you powers OF memory and
fancy, match my story of the cherry tree"
Perhaps cam" said Finlayson, clearing his
throat, and adding: when Oliver Cromwell
was at Airth, one of his cannon sent ball
to Sterling, and lodged 1t in the mouth Of
trumpet which one of the troopers in the
castle was in the act of sounding" Was the
trumpeter killed ?" said the Earl. NO. my
Lord" replied Finlayson, determined to oatdo
the Earl in drawing the long bow" "he blew
the ball back, and killed the artilleryman who
had fired it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
pR.TZES

The Association offers the following prizes, to
be awarded at the Kendall County Agricultural
Fair of 1874, for Colts sired by their Horses:
For the best Colt sired by PANIC, 800 cash and
the service Of the Horse.
For the best Colt sired by REVENGE, OUT OF
thoroughbred Mare, provided there are three en-
tries, 800 cash; the best out of common Mare,
$50 cash; and service of the Horse.
For the best Colt sired by You've Lion, so in
cash and the service of the Horse.
For the best Colt shed by YOUNG SCOTLAND
$40 cash and the service of the Horse.
Members Of TIE association not atlo'ced to com
pete for the ADORE prizes.
: Plano, H., May 18th, S'S.-tI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A DARK REFLECTION-Uncle Bill Fidd
was drover from Vermont Being exposed
to all kinds of weather, his complexion sut-
fered somewhat; but at the best he was none
of the whitest. Stopping at apubllc house,
man of VIGOROUSLY bad character thought,
as Uncle Bill came in, he would make HIM
the but of a joke, and, as the black face of
the weather-bcaten man appeared in the door,
he exclaimed:
"Mercy on us, how dark it growsw
Uncle bill, surveying him from head to
foot, cody replied:
"Yes, sir; your character and my complex
ION are enough to darlen any room"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

An incbriate some little while back, got
into car, and became very troublesome and
annoying to the other passengers, so much so
that it was proposed to eject him; but kind
hearted and reverend doctor, vino was also a
passenger, interposed for him, and soothed
him into good behavior for the remainder OF
the journey. Before leaving, however, he
scowled upon the other occupants ana nut.
tered some words of contempt but shook
hands warmly with the doctor, and said
Good day, my friend; see you know what
it IS to be drunk"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The most dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
Weld TO its power; and cases of Consumption.
cured by this preparation publicly known remsrka
as hardly to be believed were they not proven beyond
dispute. AS remedy 1t is adequate on which me public
may rely for full protection BY curing Coughs, tue
foerunners OF more serious disease saves
ves and an of suffering not TO be computed II
challenges trial and convnces the most sceptics Every
family should keep hand az protection against the
early unperceiyed attack Of Pulmonary Affections
and too often fatal II neglected Tender lungs need this
defence and Ii Ia nnwise to be without AS safeguard
to children amid the distressing diseases which beset the
Throat and Chest of Childhood, CHERRY PEcToRAL is in
valuable for by its timely use, multitndes are rescued
from premature graves and saved to the love and affection
centred them. II acts Oily and surely against odi
nary cods securing sound and sleep No
one will suffer troublesome influenza and painful
bronchitis, when they know how easily they can
be cured -.
Originally the product of long laborous and successful
chemical Investigation, cost or toll IL spared In making
every bottle in tie utmost possible perfection II may be
confidently relied upon possessing all the virtues has
ever exhibited and capable OF producing cures rs memore
bic Us the greatest 1t has ever effected.
PREPARED ny
Dr. ]. G. AVER & co., Lowell, Massachusetts,
Practical and Analytical Chemical,
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Alexandra Dumas used to tell the following
anecdote; Being one evening at the San
Carlo, Naples, he entered into conversation
with a stranger sitting in the stall next to him.
II hope" said the latter at the close Of the
performance, that we may have the pleasure
of meeting again. am Alexandra Damas"
"Oh, indecdn replied the celebrated novelist
with his gay laugh, $50 am l." The stranger
COllanSpd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A wretched cynic writes; "a bright little
ilve-year-old was looking through picture
book the other night when she suddenly
paused, gazed eagerly into her mothers face,
and while there shone in her eyes the light OF
wisdom beyond her years, said blamed IL
we haven't forgotten what she said.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The spiritualist lecturer who noticed lady
in deep mourning taking her departure from
the hall, prophesed better than he new when
he told her that the spirit of her husband
desired to communicate with her. 81 know
IT," said she; "he's waiting at the door"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

"Tickets, SIR. said a conductor at a rail
way terminus in the city to a gentleman who,
having been season ticketholder for some
time, believed his face was so well known
that there was no need for him to show his
ticket "NIy face is my ticket replied the
gentleman, little annoyed. "Indeed" said
the conductor, rolling back his wristband and
displaying most powerful fist "Well, my
orders are to punch all tickets passing on this
OlatfOrmn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

An Ohio youth who desired to wed the OBJ
ject of his affections, had an interview with
her parental ancestor, in which he stated
that although he had no wealth to speak of,
yet he was "chock full of work" He got
the girl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

u would advise you to put your head into
a dive tub. its rather red, said joker To ~
rather sandy haired girl. Il would advise
you to prt yours into an oven, it's rather soft,
said Nancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
CHAPTER I.


Once on time little boy who was fish
erman's son, and lived on Long Island sound
went home from school carrying with him Il
successful case of chicken
CHAPTER II.
poX. His mother put HIM to bed and adj
minisered the usual remedies, and the next
day he was much better; but it was with
great difficulty that he could be restrained
from scratching his nose with his hngernails
He said that it itched so dreadtully that he
couldn't help it, and didn't care whether he
had nose
CHAPTER III.
left or not. On the following day, however,
the little boy was SO much better that his
mother told him that he might 90 down upon
the beach and play in the warm sand, pro,
vided he wolld promise her that lac would
not be so cross the next
CHAPTER ".
time he got sick. He promised her that he
would not, but gave her to know that he didn't
90 much on chicken no how, and didn'twant
no more chicken-pOX. He said that the next
time it came round to him he would pass, ana
take oyster-pox in his'n for change.
THE END.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Uncle James, walking with his little niece
aged four, points to the moon, on whose disk
the dark spots show quite plainly and says,
There is a man in the moon burning brush"
The infantile realist puts up her little nose
and shifts, saying, Yes, | mel the 'mOke."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A DISMAL JOKE.-The following mcmoran.
DUN was left behind by the last spiritual
suicide: 81 have purified my soul for the
last twenty-five or thirty years. ! think !
must be a rectified spirit"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
a Small Story.
Not Copyrighted.

Note to the editor of the C0urierJOurHdl:
Some people, you know, have way of read
ing one chapter of story, and if It does not
please them or come up to their standard as
towhat chapter should be to be good, will con
denim the whole and throw the book or paper
aside with the remark that "that is enough OF
that" have endeavored to bar this practice
as applicable to my serial and think / have
succeeded. | would have such people to
understand that, in order to get the sense and
beauty out of the following tale they must
take it all in. JOHN GLADES.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
YOUNG LION

A Canadian French Stallion, : years old, stands
1884 hands high, weighs 400 lbs; jet Black,
with very heavy name and TAIL for splendid bone,
style and actions, he is acknowledged by compe-
tent horsemen to be the best horse of his class
that was ever raised in Canada.
PEDIGREE.-YoungL Lion, sired by Occur de
Lion, dam by Black Diamond mare that could
trot in $40, and winner on the turf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A wealthy parrenu lately gave the church
which he attends two tables of stone with the
ten commandments engraved upon them
whereupon member OF the church re-
marked that his reason for giving away the
commandments was because he couldn't keep
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Mr.. Jones, what makes my canary slecr
on one leg?" II don't think that anything
makes him do it ma'am; it. sppears to me'hC
does it of his own accord"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Would that | could call her mine!" cX-
claimed the hopeless sultors for the hand OF
Lady Caroline Guest of England, who has an
annual income of s1,5O0,OOO from her coal
mine in Wales
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Good morning. SAID composltor 90 the
head of a flouriShing family; have you any
daughters who would make good type-set.
'er.:" NO, but | have wife that would
make very good devil