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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
A City Of Wealth.

On the same day that the Bank of
California began its new lease of life,
the Palace Hotel, in San Francisco, was
opened for the reception of guests. This
enormous hotel, says letter writer, was
erected under the patronage of the late
William Ralston. 1t is an immense and
most imposing structure, occupying, as
it does, an entire square, and rising
seven stories in height. 1t is built
around large courtyard protected by
glass roofing, which let's the sunlight in
and keeps out rain and wind. The
rooms facing the courtyard are naturally
the least desirable and so are reserved
for transient guests, who are required
to pay $3.50 a daY-in gold, however,
otherwise the charge would be but little
higher than at first-class. hotels in New
York. But it is from the permanent
boarders that the owners of the hotel ex-
pect to derive the greatest profit. For q
suite of two rooms, parlor and bedroom,
occupied by two people, the charge is
$500 a month. Mrs. William Ralston
has engaged rooms for herself and chill
dren, and Mr.. Friedlander, one of the
great capitalists of this city, occupies
with his family suite of twelve rooms,
and contributes toward the support of
the hotel 100000 yearly. 1 was
speaking the other day to San Fran
ciscan about the apparently enormous
wealth of the city. eyes," he said,
there are a great many rich men in
San Francisco; but for all that they have
but little money at their command, and
mark how often it happens that when a
man reputed the possessor of colossal
fortune dies he leaves behind him bare
ly enough property to pay his debts. I"
He then cited, as a notable instance, the
case of the late Mr.. Selby, who was
deemed the wealthiest man on the Pa
cifc coast, and yet after his death, when
they settled the estate and paid all his
debts, there was absolutely nothing left
And there was Ralston, too, who was
thought to own untold millions, and
hardly was there time to breathe after
receiving the news of his tragical death
before his whole property was seizedand
appropriated. .-..
His poor drowned body was brought
in and laid on the beautiful marble mo-
sale table in that drawing room which
he had furnished and adorned with SO
much pride, but even that was o favor
granted to him, who, dead or living,
could no longer claim as a right any
place in that house, where but few
hours before he had been uf Suited
master. His life was insured for $780,
600, which sum, as there was no appeal
from the iury's verdict of accidental
death, was paid to his widow and chill
dren and now constitutes their sole sup
port. Verify, this kind of fortune can
be ikened to nothing but bubble,
which swells and swelIs, every moment
increasing in size and beauty, until a
touch-a rough breath, encounters its
delicate glittering surface, and in the
twinkling of an eye, it is gone, and moth
ing is left but drop of water-and
disappointment, mingled with a
vague wonder, that so frail thing could
last so long. -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
A Farmer and his Fat Cattle.

Franklin county, Mass, has long been
famous for it's fat cattle, but the forty
seven head now standing in the stables
of George W. Jones at Deerfeld go a
little ahead of anything yet seen in the
county. They are all Durhams, great
fellows so large they can hardly move
themselves, the heaviest yoke weighing
1900 pounds, the next 4,400, and the
whole averaging over 1000 per yoke.
They are fed eight quarts day each of
neal and bran, and all the hay they
want; water is supplied to their man.
gers in pipes. Those now in stall will
be taken to Boston about Christmas,
when Mr.. Jones will stock up for the
winter, his usual supply being eighty or
ninety cattle, 600 or 700 sheep; and
about dozen horses. Last year he cut
about $50 tons of hay, all of which he
fed out, and some seventy-fve tons more.
The cattle are kept in endorsement Of
the barn, which has to be we'll ventilated
during the winter, else it would become
oppressively warm from the number of
cattle confined there. The sheep are
kept on the floor above. Mr.. Jones puts
upon his own land, which lies along the
west bank of the Connecticut river for
half mile, all the manure from his
stock, raising twelve or fourteen acres Of
heavy tobacco every year, for which he
gets prices considerably above that paid
for tobacco grown by patent fertilizers.
In fact, he is one farmer who has found
out how to make farming pay"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
Dying Peacefully.

Commodore Goodenough of the Brit
ish navy, who in August last was shot
with poisoned arrows by Australian saw
ages, died like an old-fashioned Chris
tian. He summoned all the men to the
quarterback, bade them goodbye, and
shook hands with nearly oil of them
until his strength was exhausted. He
adiured the men when tempted to COM
NIT sin to think of him, and what he had
said to them, and put the temptation
away. He told the commander never to
hesitate in his daily life to say: "This
is right" or "This is wrong" and to
act accordingly. Of the savages who
had given him his death wound, he spoke
kindly and without any vengeful feel
ings. Tt was fine, calm morning when
the good commodore'ssoul passed quiet
ly away. ai a1o aa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
"Haye you got some bread, fatherl'

"Have you got some bread, fatherl"
asked Jimmy, hopefully.
eyes, Jimmy, some bread and meat
from cooks shop; and here's little
tea and sugar. There's few Goals left.
Let's have bright fire and comfort
able meal, for, please God, this shall be
a merry Christmas.
"How did it happen1" Tell me,
Robert" ......
So Robert told his wife, and soon a
bright fire Lit up the before cheerless
room, and there were four happy hearts
that waited in joyful hope for the dawn
of "merry Christmas day"
The next week they moved to better
rooms. They have never since known
what it is to want. Robert found firm
friend in Mr.. Grimes, and has an ac-
count in the savings bank, and has rea-
son to remember, with grateful heart,
Gods goodness on that Christmas eve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
A Charitable Woman.

Passing down Washington street q
Vicksburg lady was accosted by poorly
clad female who said ...-,. ..-.
"Give me ten cents to buy medicine
for sick child" ,.t. . .e..
" Is your child very sick 7" asked the
lady. s...s ara rae
"Drefful sick, madam-has pains
like the collie all the time please give
me ten cents" ....sa.r .e...
" Dear me, I'm sorry for you, but I've
only got dollar, and 1 want that to
buy box of face powder. If you'll call
at the house tomorrow I'll hunt up q
recipe for colo and not charge you q
cent 4" -f.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
A Woman Dying Of a Broken Heart.

The funeral ceremonies of the late
James Atkins, which were to have taken
place in his residence in Bergen Heights,
N. j., were postponed by the tragic
death of his wife, who, while preparing
herself in her bedroom for the cere-
monies in the parlor, fell dead on the
floor. The medical investigation which
followed resulted in the discovery that
she died of ruptured blood vessel near
the heart, and had literally died of
broken heart from excessive grief. Mrs.
Atkins had about two weeks ago, been
called from Canada to attend the sudden
illness of her husband. . 1soai 5t
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04

A DRAFT OF AIR, When the air
moves at the rate of two feet in a second,
most people will be sensible of draft,
and if the air is C, Id it will be felt at a
less rapid rate Now draft is where
current is felt, and in ventilating our
rooms in cold weather the air should
move through the rooms SO as not to be
much more rapid than this. In no
weather it may move more rapidly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04

Nor WANTED.-A volunteer New Or
leans reporter, who wanted "just to try
his hand" he said, son the graveyards, !"
brought in the following: Near the en-
trance Of the cemetery stood the Grecian
mausoleum of fire company No. =, its
gorgeous and brilliant decorations show
ing that the gallant boys do not forget
that their departed comrades are still
bravely battling with the fiery elements
in another world. {....
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04
A christmas Chime.

Hail Father Christmas, hail
By the holly round your head
With its berries coral red,
And the ivy vine that grows
Ger your venerable nose,
And the winning smile that plays
On your lips of ancient days,
Well drink welcome to your coming
In cups Of something humming-
Hail, Father Christmas, hail -..
Ho Father Christmas, no ....
There's twinkle in your eye
That means plainly" -"By-the-bye,
While the larder is replete
With the best Of butchers meat
And the cellar running DER
With wines of brands a score,
Gould one be SO mean sinner
AS to Crude poor folks dinner2"
No, Father Christmas, no
Ha Father Christmas, hal
Let us plot little game,
II to you tbs all the same,
How the needy we can cheer
With beef, pudding, and good beer,
And their children's hearts make merry
And their own divest of worry
How shall we do this, howl
All! think have it, now;
Now, Father Christmas, now
Here, Father Christmas, herel t..
Load up your six-horse wagon
With all that you can tag on,
From the larder and the cellar
OF every good out shelter,
And the purveyances boarded
Of all who can afford it;
Then through the city rumble
And supply the poor and humble;
Go, Father Christmas go .....
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-12-04

Three ballots of twelve given by
New Hampshire jury: l. Guiltee !"
2. "Gifti;" 3. "Gillty."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

The business men of st. Louis are
aroused to the Importance of obtaining a
slice Of the South American trade, and line
OF steamships will soon ply between that port
snd Rio, Porto Rico, and Havana.-NeI0 Or
leans PicGylIHe.
How are these steamships to reach St.
Louis when the river is frozen from
Cairo up, or the water is SO low as to
prevent navigation by anything but the
smallest steruwheelers? This direct
steamship communication with inland
cities is 'tplayed out"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

THAT the people Of Kansas City and
vicinity sTe anxious to have commune
cation with Us there can be no doubt
Yesterday We published what the people
81 ParsOns, Kansas, thInk, and arc will
ing to do sbOut it, and to-day We are
abls to cal the attention Of the readers
Of the APPEAL to the fact thst it Is con-
templated by the owners to continue the
Fort Scott, Memphis (Ks.) and South
western road to Memphis, Tennessee.
An intelligent correspondent of the
Kansas City Times, writing from Bo.
ward, Kansas, on the twenty-second in
slant, says that the above is a branch of
the Gulf road, and su individual enter
prise Of Hon. B. P. M'DonaId, Of Fort
Scott, president Of the First National
bank. II was originally designed to
penetrate the immense coal deposits ly-
ing along the line about ten or fifteen
miles in the direction of b.
ward, but sfter building to
its present terminus, Mr. M'Donald
conceived the idea Of making it q
through line to Memphis, Tennessee,
and has hcsn using every effort to bring
about such a contamination. A COM
pany has been formed and a charter
granted by the State Of Missouri. 1t is
designed TO make a through line from
Kansas City to Memphis, Uia Fort Scott,
and the Importance Of it to Kansas City
can hardly he estimated If the enter
prise O! building the road UjG Harrison
vile is not revived. The richest and best
coal deposits have not yet been reached,
and il is quite probable that the road
will be extended few miles within a
very short time. There is no doubt but the
Fort Scott and Gull road is q little too
far west 0 strike the heaviest coal de-
pOsits, and in order to supply the vast
and increasing demand for this most
excellent coal branch roads will have
to be constructed penetrating the very
hear. Of the coal fields, in order that it
can be mined and delivered 50 as to
compete with cheap and inferior Mis-
souri, coal.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

Mr.. EDWIN BOOTH made his appear
ance in New York city, at the Fifth
avenue theater, on Monday night, after
an absence Of two years. The play was
Hamlet. and the Sun says of Booths
performance OF the title character that
his inn ersonation as compared with
that Of former years was superior work
Of AIT. It was more free from exsggera-
tons that have heretofore marred his
work, more free from certain manner
isms, more elastic and spirited, more
apparently the expression Of the actors
Consciousness for the time being. His
reading was more varied, graceful and
musical than heretofore. Freed from
the cares and anxieties Of management,
he was able ID surrender himself more
entirely to the character; and his work
was, even for him, uncommonly artistic
and powerful.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29
THE Vaudeville LA. Wave an

The Vaudeville La Wave announces
that the disastrous policy of leaving Bon
net Care crevasse open is beginning to
bear bitter fruit. The immense volume
of water that pours into the lake for halt
the year comes in contact with the salt
water, and precipitates the sediment to
the bottom. Recent soundings show
that the lake is shoaiing rapidly. Down
toward the Rigolets it will soon be too
shsllow for schOoners to pass in or out.
In ten years lake Pontchsrtrsin will be
converted from a beautiful sheet Of
water into 8 nasty, Shiny, muddy, ma
lariCus alligator swamp, giving forth
desthIy vapors and breeding perpetual
pestilenee. Already the IN have been
driven of, the oyster-beds are being ex-
terminated and the Wstering-places
ruined. This speaks well for the outlet
theory, don't it?
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

religious revival In this city during the
following winter, and what methods, if
any, should lie adopted TO accomplish
such results" was introduced by
Rev. Dr.. Terry, who thought that the
large congregation that greeted Moody
and Ssnkey on Sunday indicated the
advent Of the great religious awakening.
be said that the churches Of the city
are overburdened with debt, and that
they cannot get money except by clap
trap extortions, such as fairs and fest
walls. One church, he added, has intro
duced Existing festivals" and another
offers new chrome to every convert.
What falling off il here from the aim
ne, but grand and effective work OF the
founder Of christianity. Imagine for
moment the Divine Master aud his dis
ciples giving converts prizes in the
esTIy days Of christianity with view to
Increase their numbers; and imagine, if
you can, st. Chrysostom, or Cyril, or
Augustine. eDjoining kissing festivals for
the support and extension Of the church?
Is it any wonder that we have Beechers
and Beecher scandals when such un-
toward means OF church support Is in
dorsed2
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

THE New York Tribune is authority
for the statement that ''there srs signs
"of animosity between the friends Of
Governor Hendricks and Congress man
"Kerr in Indiana. The former thinks
"his prospects for the Presidency would
"be injured by Mr.. Kerr's election tothe
"speakership, and Is said to be making
"strong efforts to prevent the Indiana
delegation from giving the latter q
"uuited support. The governors friends
"ssy that while he went into Ohio and
"labored faithfully for the cause, Mr..
"Kerr was sojourning in Colorado for
"the benefit of his health. Aud what
"they consider worst Of all, Mr.. Kerr has
"made no attempt to disguise his pleas.
cure at the Ohio defeat" We think
this can be taken with many grains OF
allowance, considering the quarter
whence it emsnates.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

AUDITOR SMITH, Of Alabama the
only State executive official who is 8
Republican, has published q letter
warmly supporting the new constitu-
ton. He states, in his official capacity,
AZ one who has charge OF such matters,
that the maximum amounts to be paid
out for State expenses in case the new
constitution shall be adopted, as COM
pared with the old, is two hundred and
sixty.fiye thousand dollars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

The Republicans Of Colorado, through
the laundering Encouragement Of the
Democrats, who are without organiza'
ton or leaders, have elected two.thirds
of the members Of the convention called
to make a constitution, preliminary to
the Territory bsing admitted to the
Union as State. This may result in
the new State falling into the hands OF
the Radicals, snd the election of two
United States senators, who will aid
Grant in his thitd-term movement.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

A POLICEMAN, Of Brooklyn, named
Joyce, some time ago shot and killed a
man while attempting escape from his
custody. lie was tried LAST week for it
and found guilty Of msnsiaughteT in the
fourth degT5e, with s recommendation
to mercy. fhis verdict should go far to
correct the error which prevails in AL
most every city, thgt bec sUse police
men era srmed for their selfpr1tection
they are the; lfJTa licensed TO shoot in.
Discriminatory. As the Journal Of COM
nnerce says, to shoot ct al escaping
prisoners IN offensive act. The police
man has legs, voice, a club and a
legion of other policemen scattered
around to assist in the capture Of a run
away, and be should avail himself Of
all these, and even when these fail him
he should not resort ID his pistol except,
az the Lar Journal, Of New York, SAYS,
when the prisoner is under arrest for
felony punishable with death or i'm
prisonmentin the psniteuuisry. AS the
polio men Of nearly all cities are now
armed-unwissly pzrhaps-with revolt
vers, 80 is well that they should be gov
erned by the To which has been stated.
A policeman has 40 right 10 shoot a. an
escaping prisoner who has been arrested
for violating 3 simple ordinance Of TIE
city. a police nan has no right to
shoot at an escaping prisoner who has
bean arrested for committing a misde-
meanor, Ui-., some offense not punish
able with death or imprisonment in the
peui,euGagy. The is a rule easy of
comprehension, and one which, if fol-
lowed in every city, would save trouble
and bloodshed." Our police commits
gioners would do well to make minute
q this and csll the attention Of the force
20 II.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

TIE Cincinnati Enquirer, which con-
tipues TO make q vigorous war upon the
contrsctionists, warns the people OF
Pennsylvania that their fellow-citizens
of all the other States are opposed
First-To the national banking system. The
Republican party is owned, II IL Goes ht'
own, the national banks.
second To a further contraction OF the cur
rency. The Republican party IS In favor OF Il
Third-To that resumption bill, which, II IL
could he executed, would cover the land win
ruin. That bill is the fixed policy Of the Re-
publican party"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

On Tuesday next, the second of No
vember, large number ofStstes choose
members Of their legislatures and cOun'
ty and municipal officers, while in six
States, where State officers are to be
chosen, the elections are Of most im-
portapce. These six States are Penn
sylvanis, Massachusetts, Maryland,
Wisconsin, Minnesota and New York
all having governors to elect excepting
New HorB, where the chief office to be
filled is secretary Of stste. AT the last
general elections in each Of these States,
excepting Minnesota, the Democrats
were successful, and it is expected will
he so in this instance, and with ill.,
creased majOrities.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

four vessels have just been completed.
Two Of them, the Libertsd and Iude-
pendencis, have arrived a. Vera Cruz
from England, where they were con-
suucted, and will serve on the Atlantic.
The other two, the Mexico and Demo-
crata, will be sent to the Pacific. All
these vessels will be commanded by
Americans, nationalized citizens Of the
Mexican republic.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29
gold AND SILVER MINING

The California Hill Sold and silver
MIBnBS Company is now fully organized
and ready to receive subscriptions to limited
amount of its stock. Only Twelve Thousand
Dollars remains to be subscribed for when the
Company viii be prepared to commence ope-
ratio MS at the mines, which are ecated in
ElBO county, Nevada, near the Pacific rail-
road. A full description of the mines and all
information in relation to the company, can
be obtained at their office, Room a, Planters
Insurance Building, Madison street. This is a
home company, under the control of some of
our best citizens. 1t promises large returns
for a very small Investment, and only requires
investig alton to convince the most skepticaI
that It is a bonsfide corporation and worthy
the attention OF any one wishing to invest a
small mount in q most profitable manner.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

IT is UNFORTUNATE for the clerical
profession that so many cases Of nest.
hiding are being brought to light. But
truth and justice demand that they be
recorded. The more recent instances
are those Of the Catholic priest at OAR
ington, Wisconsin, who has had to fee
from the wrath OF an injured husband,
and religious luminary of Bethlehem
Christian chapel, in Indianapolis, who
is on the ragged edge. The Iast-named
was the editor of The Little S5a0er and
other p:ous tracts. He sowed and now
is resping.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

Tomorrow the new constitution OF
Missouri will be presented to the people.
The instrument is one Of the most lib
eral and enlightened in its provisions
that has yet been framed. With hardly
any exception, it is supported by the
press Of both parties, and it is conf.
IDENTIFY expected it will be adopted by an
overwhelming msjority.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

THE supreme court of Wisconsin has
reversed the action Of the canvassers in
throwing out the vote Of Lincoln couu-
ty, which left majority OF one FOR
George w. Cate, Democrat, on which
the secretary Of stat awarded him q
certificate as congressman-elect from
the eighth district, instead Of A. s.
M'DH, Republican, who, it is decided,
had majority OF votes. This will give
the Republicans one seat more in the
hnlsa
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

MAYOR CHASE, Of Omaha, sent tri-
colored barrel addressed in srmy blue
letters: "Mrs. U. S. Grant, White
House, Washington, District of COlum-
bia. From Mayor Chase, Of Omaha, "
and labelled, "Twenty-seven varieties
OF Nebraska apples for Mrs. Sartoris."
Now the question is, what does Chase
want? A foreign mission, OF a cabinet
appointment?
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

A LEXANDEg ElIEE.--Formerly j. David
n son Hill 4 Co.-EEESH AED AMG&s.
CAh States, SLABS Etc, and Agent
for the NilliamstoWn and Franklin Slate
Quarrles. The slate from these Qusrries are
the best American states which have yet been
sent to this market, and bear closer reseun-
blance in color, strength and quality to | he
Welsh slate than any that have heretofore
appeared. Prices from IS so TO $40 per sqtfsre,
English count.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-29

The Indiana Democratic State cen
trail committee has adjourned till Janu-
ary 9Th. The time for holding the next
State convention was discussed, and q
nlsiority of the committee, including
Senator M'Donald, were in favor OF
holding the convention some time early
in the spring.