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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22

aAhl" said teacher, ah, Caroline
ZONES. what do you think you would
have been without your good father and
mons mother? ?" "suppOse mum, said
Caroline. who was very much struck
with the soft appeal, suppose. mum,
as I should ha' been horPhan.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22

It is better to be wise and not seem so
than seem wise and not be SO.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22

win do well to call and see my new SILK Railroad
Can, made expressly for railroad use -;
N b. | have in connection with my 9tner . pusi
ness a first class Custom and Tailoring Department
and in mis- branch guarantee satisfaction. Each
and eyery garment is made and trimmed in the lat
sst and most fashionable style. All my trimmings
used are Of the best quality, my cutting hIst Gass
and here let me say-that this branch oil my
il second to none in the State. L.s.ou-
Thanking you for the patronage naye M n1 rs
ed unon me in the past, hope by Low PhlnEai
and SQUARE DEALING to merit continuance oi
the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22

A man cannot change his opinion
when he will therefore while force may
make a hypoerite it can never make
believer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22
Tmpatient for the Funeral.

The singular heartlessness OF some OF
the Chinese residents of San Francisco
is forcibly illustrated by recent Incl
dent, which the Chronicle thus describes
Two Cinnamon visited a prominent un-
dertaking establishment, and the spokes'
man. who talked very fair pigeon En-
olisb. said: Zone Chinawoman, she
mucbee die we want bury her twelve
o'clock" A man was dispatched for the
CITY physician to make an inspection and
give a certificate, and also to take the
measure Of the deceased woman. The
pair wended their way to the BRENNAN
nlace. and in small room on the third
floor, laid out on mat, was the supposed
corpse. The undertaken, thinking only
of his business, pulled out his tape line
and asked the doctor to hold one end OF
it while the size of the coffin required
was ascertained. They were little sur
prised as they stretched the line over the
body to see the woman turn slightly and
open her eyes. The Cinnamon expressed
: no surprise but simply said : Oh, she
e be dead by twelve o'clock" The doctor
a after making careful examination, con
7 cluded that the woman was beyond help
d and was on the eve of dissolution, bu
e the undertaken decided that it would b.
r as well to postpone the funeral. Excep
e in the cases of prominent and wealth
G Cinnamon, whose estates will bear tn
le expense of lavish spread Of varnlshe
!, hog and other funeral meats, the Chimes
g, almost invariably hurry off their dea
to to the cemetery before they are tairl
he cold. Almost any undertaken can tu
ol nish experience like this, and there ca
a. be little doubt that many poor Chln'
he man is put under the sod before lie
III extinct.
p THE TooTHAcHE.-A gentleman say
u.s. after suffering excruciating pain fro
er' toothache, and having tried in vain
De- obtain relief, Betty told me gentlem'
ny had been waiting some time in the pa
'en lor. who said he would not detain I
one minute. He came-a friend l hi
icb not seen for years. He sympathlz
vas with me, while l briefly told how sad
me- was afflicted.
,ir- my dear friend" exclaimed he,
can cure you in ten minutes"
tbe "How? howl" inquired | dc
in pity"
Instantly" said he. betty, h'
you any alum !"
"Yes."
Bring it and some common salt
the They were produced ; my friend I
verized them, mixed in equal quantit
Pn then wet small piece of cotton, ca
ing the mixed powders to adhere,
place it in my hollow tooth.
"There," said he, "if that does
have cure YOU will forfeit my head.
de a NAV tell this in Gath, and publish IT
Askelon; the remedy is infallible."
1t was so. experienced a sensa
'onId o,,I of coldness on applying it, which g
and uaIlv subsidized, and with it the torn
said of the toothache.-C Cincinnati Gdsetl
.ruck "a No. 600,
-' - auI NOT he 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-10-22
My Stock of GentLenpen's Furnishing
Goods is Complete.

lam daily receiving from New York and Boston
new and nobby styles of gentlemen's neck wear "
IN he shaps of Ties Bows and Windsor scaris an anu
Eaen constantly on hand large line of Plain hlp
ami Fancy Shirts also a good line OF men an an,
bows underwear. l have splendid line oil RAJ
Styles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
CHARITY VS.. TAXES.

SHALL THE OUTDOOR RELIEF BE DISCONTINUED
m KINGS COUNTY?
Tho Board Of Supervisors OF Kings county, at
their meeting last evening, considered the ques-
tion OF supporting the poor ana the amount OF
money necessary for that purpose. The question
came up in the form Of resolution by Supervisor
Ropes, that the Supply Committee OF the Board
confer with the Commissioners Of Charities with
view OF reducing the expenses OF that depart
menr. Supervisor Fisher stated that S250,00o had
been expended since the LIST Of August, and there
only renamed $lU3000 Tor the maintenance or
the sufferers from poverty I'LL the LIST Gay OF next
August He said that at the rate they were going
they would expend SOC, 900 In excess OF the ap-
preparation by that time, which would have to be
added 10 the debt OF the county Pr
supervisor Ropes said there was an increase OF
over seventy per cent IN the expenses Tor chart.
ties during the month OF January over the same
month OF last year. supervisor Bergen moved to
discontinue the system OF outdoor relief after the
18Th OF February, and II matters became worse
the people who were supported by that system
could be provided for at the Afmsnouse. Super
VISOR Fisher said they would have to reduce the
expenses at the county buildings $4,000 during
the present fiscal year. Alter Considerable dis.
cussio9 the motion OF supervisor Bergen was lost.
On motion OF Supervisor French the matter was
referred 70 committee OF nve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
LADY WASHINGTON RECEPTION.


The meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the
Lady Washington Reception took place las. even
ing at No. ~ East Fourteenth street. The meet.
ing was called to order by the election OF William
Cullen Bryant as President; Peter Cooper, First
Vice President; William II. Webb Second Vice
President; Levi P. Morton, Third Vice Presidents
Henry A. Smyth. Fourth Vice President; Ma.
thaniel Wheeler, Fifth Vice President; Wilson G.
Hunt Treasurer; Mrs. Julia J. Hayes, Assistant
treasurer; Algernon S. Sullivan, Secretary.
Great enthusiasm was manifested Dv all the gen
waited upon by ladies representing the different
original states, VINO viii serve tea. The cups used
mono9ram OF the WASHINGTON family and Will he he
Tor saie as souvenirs OF the event. The arrange
ments include representations OF Lady Washing
ton and all the leading Revolutionary characters
in the costume OF the period. The use or the par
lors OF the Wheeiet Il Wilson Sewing Machine
Company and OF the Filth Avenue Hotel were
kindly rendered to the committee Various com.
mlttees were appointed, alter which the meeting
mittee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04

/ 70 hsys my views harmonize with hers; she
wanted me TO become Christian; there were
me ana with Win Coo Cod that my views might hafmonizs
with hers; she finally accepted the notion that
Q. Al this time had you not come to such opin-
ions and feelings about clsrgymen ard CHURCHES
came Q feeling IN 1870 when my views became
Q: Fave you not said that your hatred to churches
CONNIE need upon tue cause OF slavery in relation
to churchess A. have not spoken OF slavery IN
the churcnes; know what you mean.
Q. No matter what mean, please answer? A.
took the ground which ! believe was taken by
the Rev. Alfred Barnes OF Pnuadelphls, who said
most place on the question oil American slavery;
my views regarding the churches we're In regard
not to their ecclesiastical principles but had refer
ence yhelr public policy on the slavery question.
g Did you not express Opinions as despsing
ministers generally ana the church gener'
! Thought that at some stage Of tie anti.slavery
movement the clergy. ike al other professional
men, were not leaders oil public sentiment but fol-
Q. Nevertheless, did you not, from this motive,
feeling OF contempt for ministers that were IN the
position you have descrlbeds A. think should
state my views fully can explain what mean
l think that when any great public measure Is
caed oryhsn any great reform ,, tn,
Cnurch. I do not apply that remark particularly
to members Of the Church.
known 10 your wiles A. These views were fought
us IN Plymouth church: my vile believed 1t and
believed 1t we were all OF one mind We had o
discussion In 1869 or 1870 In Plymouth church, In
relation to the missionary fund.
q. 1t was an animated and serious discussion
between you and Mr.. Beecner. and there was aus
sent between your A. We were alike In opinion,
bull IT was o question whether, In an anti. slavery
organization, 1t was right and proper thing
to give Its subscriptions out West to associations
that held men In bondage.
Q, IL was severe dissent between you A.
Well. held my opinion; went INTO the pulpit,
and as did so Mr.. Beecher said to me- 'sDo as
well as you cans" after the discussion was over
Mr.. Beecher came around to nue. and said 'Theo-
d0re, am proud OF y0u;' laughrer;) do not
know that that was the nrst occusion Of diners
ence OF serious character between US; 1t was
no difference OF moral or intellectual opinions;
II was simply question as to the
disposition oil money; do not think there
was any serious difference between MT Beecher
and myself until he took ground in sermon In
1853 on The question OF emancipation: afterward
there was difference OF opinion between US as
regards the politics or the country; do not re-
MEMBER the date, but 1t was about the time OF
the Cleveland Convention; 1t was In connection
O. Then You took opposite grounds to him, A.
Yes
Q: Was it q broad, severe difference Of opinion {,
A. Yes, sir, 1t was.
Al this stage q the case, 1t being six minutes
past four. the proceedings were adjourned till
eleven O'Clock this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
THE NEW FREIGHT RATES.

MEETING OF RAILWAY KINGS AT THE ST. NICHOLAS
HoTEL-EFFoRTs TO MAINTAIN THE SARATOGA
COMBINATION.
A secret meeting OF the Western Railroad Com.
mlssioners and OF presidents and other ofnctals
interested IN the Saratoga compact was held yes
terday afternoon at the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Among those present we're Colonel Thomas Scott,
OF the Pennsylvania Railway; william II. Wander
bilt, OF the New YORK Central; Horace Scott, the
brother OF Colonel Scott; John King. Jr vice.Presi.
dent fine Baltimore and Ohio Railway H. b. Hurl-
burt, vice-President OF the Cleveland, Columbus,
Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway; Amasa
Stone, OF the Michigan Southern; ex -Governor Asa
Packer, OF Pennsylvania; Ex-Governor Dennison,
OF Ohio: Ex-Governor levitt, President OF the Erie
Railway; Judge levitt and Governor Dennison OF
ern Commissioners. as Iollows:-Geo. b. Wright.
Of Columbus. OHIO; Warren Columbus. OF Toledo,
9n,o Josn $ n Ne y . q Detroit Mcn Isaac
H. General COX, Of the Toledo, WABASH s and
Pennsy wanna Central, acted as secretary. S
The object OF the meeting was to harmonic, II
mes included In the Saratoga combination. It las
been understood Ior some time that the agreement
u ss s whe coS4s sd S
ffpese companies Cut under the rates
business Suffered thereby az. S'n eo
like. Other companies. again, consider
that the rates adopted at Saratoga were too low
and mad caused them pccunIary Toss to a consider
able extent. The meeting was therefore called TO
consider anew the question oil freight rates more
especially oil the rates tor East bound reignt. The
discussion was general one, Mr.. Stone, President
OF the Michigan Southern, Mr., Jewett OF the Erie
Railway, Colonel Scott OF the Pennsylvania Cen
ira, and Mr.. William II. Vanderbilt, or the New
York Central being among the numerous speak
ers. The result OF the discussion Is embodied IN
the following resolution. oferred by Colonel Scott,
BY winch, as will be seen, the meeting refrained
from taking any action on the question and dele.
gated that task 10 the general freight agents OF
the western lines:- ="
Resolved, That the powers Of the Bureau OF the Com
missoners for the western Railways suspended so
lar they relate TO freight business until
agreed by the managers OF these lines that the gen
eral freight agents meet Immediately TO establish the
rates on last bound freight business; but that the Blu
rcau OF western Commissioners continue their
ton and their control oil passenger business
After passing this resolution the meeting ad.
Journed, subject to the call or the Chair The gen.
eral freight agents OF the Eastern trunk lines then
met Tor the purpose oil preliminary consultation.
as to the rates to be adopted and agreed to leave
them at the dollar basis, adopted January 20. ior
West bound reIgnt The western freight agents
will be Informed DY telegraph vi the action OF Inc
meeting. anu requested to establish without
delay, their tarir on East bound freight Whether
oil this Will be sufici mt TO patch up the battered
and. broken Saratoga combination remains yet to
be seen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
THE STREET CAR HOMICIDE.
REcKLEssNEss OF THE DRrER-HE Is HELD TO

REcKLEssNEss OF THE DBIvER-HE Is HELD TO
BAIL.
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Croker held an
inquest In the case OF Thomas Burns, the young
man. twenty years or age, late OF No. 244 west
Forty-sevcnth street, who, on Saturday afternoon
last was run over, at the corner OF Bank ana
Hudson streets. by car No. OF OF the Eighth avenue
line and subsequently aed from the effects of the
injuries received. 1t was charged that Richard
Robinson, driver Of the car, had caused tue death
OF Burns oy pushing him from the 'front.' platform.
but the testimony was some what connicr.
Ing on that point 1t seemed beyond
question that at the time OF the occur
renee Burns was much Intoxicated. Two or
three witnesses testined that the driver did not
slove or push him as he attempted TO get on the
Car, wnile an equal number OF Witnesses deposed
that they saw the driver put his hand on the
shoulder Of deceased as he was running beside the
car anu push MIN to prevent MS getting on the
'front.' platform. Vl'
Deputy Coroner Macwhinnie dcposed that the
Injuries deceased received caused death.
In heir verdict the Jury found that deceased
was run over while intoxicated, and that the acct.
dent was due 10 recKIessness on the part OF the
urlver.
Tue coroner decided to hold Robinson to pail In
the sum OF $1,000, which being furnished by Mr..
William Roberts, living ct No. 23l East l26th
street, he was discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
ONE WHO has FELT THE PRICKINGs OF FEDERAL
BAYoNETs EXPRESSES AN OPINION
From the Vlcksburg Herald.l

SHOULD GENERAL GRANT RESIGNf
Here comes another trenchant editorial from
the NEW YORK HERALD OF sunday on the subject
OF General Grant and the dangers that threaten
the country. 1t Is evident that the third term
business, Tor which the HERALD was so long de.
rided, is the leading Idea with Grant, ana this,
coupled with the Louisiana and vlcksburg out.
RACES and the apparens desire of the President 10
involve the country in q foreign war has un ques-
tionably alarmed the thinking. prudent men OF
The country, ana that without regard TO
section or political opinions. Il is evident that
Grant rs anxious Tor third term. ana It Is
equally apparent that Morton. Conking, Butler
and company iavor his aspirations The prooo-
sition 10 make the army appropl iation during the
present session OF Congress, for two years instead
OF one, as Is the custom, Is bold and audacious
attempt to make the President Independent OF
Congress until after the Presidential election IN
1876. me gets a military Appropriation ior TWO
years this winter he can use the army to secure
his election Tor a third term In 1876 and then. II
Congress IS not sufficiently plant 1t VIII only re-
Qulre TWO or three batteries OF artillery ana a
regiment or SO OF Infantry to capture and conslgn
to prison every member OF Congress who Will not
become the servle tool OF u. s. Grant. Here IL the
article from the Herald. Here follows the
HERALDs article in ertenso, succeeded by another
on the same absorbing subject.I
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
THE GERMAN SOCIETY.

The directors Of the German Emtgrant Society
met yesterday. The Relief Committee reported the
expenditure Of $2S15 in aid OF destitute German I'm
migrants, and that 1924 persons had received cash
donations. Ninety-four patients had received
medical treatment and forty were still In the doc.
tors care. During the past year 1881 German
Immigrants were landed at Castle Garden, against
lOl, 603 during the year previous.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
NOT THE FIRST TIME THE HERALD ASSERTS THE
RIGHT.
From the Lancaster (Pa.) Examiner.l

From the Lancaster (Pa.) Examiner.l
The NEW YORK HERALD is at the good work Of
seeking to induce the President to resign because.
1t THINKS all the States south of Mason and Dixons
line Will applaud such an act 1t Is not the 0rst
time the HERALD has assumed TO pe the represen
tative oi sentiment at the SOUTH 1t stoou in tbat
attltuue when the rebellion broke out, but Quickly
IL again. TT'- --S ~f'--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
VIEWS OF THE PRESS.

JOURNAL THINKS GRANT WILL ''sT1cK."
From the MOBILE Register.l
GRANTS RESIGNATION.
The NEW YORK HERALD has q new hobby which
1t VIII run for the public amusement until the
tickle public cries out for new one 1t Is on "the
popularity OF General Grants resignation" We
need not say that 1t IS more than slightly sar.
castle. Grant must read '.his HERALD' with
grim satisfaction. Here Is q small sampled
Quotation from HERALD As an
additional incentive to Danish himself Tor mis-
c0untry's good the HERALD throws out the allur.
ing prospect OF the excellent company he would
extract.l We DO not quite think thai the
President Will yield TO the HERALDs soft persua-
sion. General Blair knew him better. He viii
stick" until the glue that fastens the seat OF mis-
royal pantaloons to the White House chair is hope
than his own logged and slolid viii.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
GRAND OLD WESTERN DEMOCRATIC wAR
HORSE SPEAKS - ''THE HERALD NEVER

From the Chicago Tmes.]
The NEW YORK HERALD Is just now devotinq
most Of the energies OF its Intellectual department.
to the noble and emineutly practical work or per-
suadlng President Grant to resign. Moreover, 1t
promises to 60 on persuading until 1t succeeds,
unless Grant dies first, or somebody else takes his
place In the White House. The field Is an immense
one, and presents any number OF things to talk
about. 1t includes the state OF the South the
financial question, and, In fine, everything con-
neoted with American politics. from the appoint
ing OF o CROSSROADS postmaster to the negotiation
OF q treaty, or the subversOn OF q State govern.
ment. And besides all that 1t includes questions
touching Mr.. Grants health, and personal com.
tort, anu future lame, and questions touching the
health, the Executive capacity, and the political
be no good reason why the HREALD should 20 on
talking about this thing twice as long as 1t talked
about CGsartsm, TO the great edltcatlon OF Its
readers IL has been said of some OF rhe epic
poets that their success was mainly due to their
seectlon CT great SUBJECTS suggestive OF lnnumer-
able sublime and beautiful ideas. And rne like
may be said OF the HERALD. 1t has genus for
originating fertile subjects. 1t Is true that noOouy
Is the wiser or the better for reading It's long e-
says but we may admire the genius II displays all
the same. some envl0us journals pretend to be-
lleve that the HERALD Is only joking in all says
about C&sarlsm the resignation OF Inc President,
&c. or course that Is not so. Inc HERALD never
jokes. 1t doesn's know now. All It wants Is to
make talk" ike the fellow who asked his girl
whether ner mother didn't want to buy a shirt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04
DOLLAR SUBSCRIPTION AGAINST GRANTS
sCRUPLEs.
From the Scranton PAL Times.]

IFrUW Tue ScTHHtUu IFH.J IImeS.J
1t has been suggested that Grants chief objec-
ton TO following the advice OF the HERALD In the
matter Of resgning the Presidency, Is that such
course would deprive him OF 100000 salary Uf
course this Is an important consideration with
Grant, but We think II this Is only objec ION it
could De easily obvlated by popular Subscription
OF the necessary amount. We suggest that II the
HERALD IS certain OF It's position on this matter ic
should at once start dollar subscription and see
how easily the amount can be raised.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04

Fep. 3.-Purse $3.50; SIS TO the 1rst. $50 to the
second $25 to the third; mile heats; lady riders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-04


what was her discipline and habitsS A. She had
no friendship with persons who were impure.
z. Was sne not distressed at q relation of I'M
purity on the part OF women? A. Yes, sir.
q. With regard to your own habits OF life as
bearing upon tnis action, or evidence, you have
made several statements TOR publication, gro wing
a. Ana you have appeared before the committee
APPOINTED for the examination OF this con troversy
concerning your A. No, sir: the examination W as
not made concerning me; have appeared before
Q. How IS your memory as to dates and the
order OF sequences and occurrences A. have
always SAID that my memory OF dates IS below the
q. As to the character OF your mind believe
that you recollect occurrences BY picturess A..
Yes, sir; for instance, II should remember this
and then ABOUT the court, '.more BY the picture /
now obtain than by the date; q year hence |
should remember 1t more by the picture tnan the
q. Have you not said that you remember BY the
reproqpcfon through your imagination A. I
thnk tltt q precisely what meant
q. NWv4tcgard tv this SITUATION and sympathy
N reil4&I0po opinions between yous WE ana
opinio1sR3&e you not A. have not suffered by
the chanee; have rejoiced IN the cnange.
q; Well, don't personally, | mean IN mtndf
@. When did this change occuri A. Well, sir,
was brought up In the Old school Presbyterian
Church; my earliest principles and Ideas Of re-
during my later years my feelings nave under
gone considerable MODIFICATION; when became
member oil Mr.. Beechers church., under mis-
preaching, when J approached my thrteth year.
the theory which adopts Christ as the Jehovah OF
me world: | Abandoned the Cavnlsticl doc
srines wnen | became q member OF Plymouth
religious views between my wife and me pro-
happiness; she wanted me % beIievs a. she DID,
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1875-01-02

6noer aus &orinn, Wi&iean, unc..befr
Sciieron ,auS @smpbiS BON zen Siour.
Sneianrn setSrtet, Der 8erea6t Iei
somols fbon. auf Aeierpaticn . Snoias
,ner. ober In ltsttrsr Belt III ss erft GEE
lunoeu, ein,n Der 9bdter 3u srrnitteln.
Ionrem @rnsral Gutter send8enre
Bsrsismitel erlanet bate. pel&e eis
n.r Der urepapa>S isur ols Gbeilnebs
mer an Ger Grmprruns bessi&neten. be-
.prrerte or Elm Deta&ement pon tuncert
Wonn Gouulsrie rad Ger Stanoins
@cd. 9sentur. NIT benz Outrage, ben
Snriunrr .Rinsfaee'' gu perbaftsn.
Die @e1baftune seritste cte Snriansr
tn bic es56te Nufresuna. unc bic dns
,irc1enren 6dupilinSe lissen es nidt on
Semlbunssn fsblsn, ibre le6stoulsnr
Nann ffarfe Same gum &neriHs auf
eas Milttar III er~mutbisen, um ben
perbaftetsn Ntreer gu bsfreien nur
bic entfHIcHene 0altung res Wllitdrs
serbinrmts pie Snctaner an Der Nus
'fabrune ibres @clbatens. Der MSrs
Der purpe mad Sort sineoIn ssbra@t
unp palsltit in Gtien aslest.