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The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
DUN NBIGHBOR CITY.
HEALTHFULHI NESS PRovDRBIAL-rHR BOARD
OF EDUCATION IN TROUBLE,
CITY OF NEW CAsrDu.

| OF EDUCATION IN TROUBLE,
CITY OF NEW Castle,
Nov. 1st, 1875
This has always been considered the
healthiest place on the Delaware, and al
though there is considerable lew and
marshy ground near, it has nevertheless al
ways been remarkably free from maismstic
influences. It has never but twice been the
scene of epidemics, once in the latter part
of the last century, when yellow fever ragged
here, and once in '32 when the cholera pre-
vailed to an alarming extent. During the
latter period am informed, No less than
sixty persons perished from that scourge
alone, in the short space Of three or four
weeks, and that when the population was
not more than one-fourth or one third of it's
present number. With these two excep-
tions New Castle has always been remarka-
bly, free from epidemics, and when cholera,
small pox, or yellow fever prevailed in eth
er portions of the county she always escap-
ed visit. Even few years back, when
the small pox rayed to such an extent in
your city, there were but one or two cases
here, and they of mild type. The reason
Of this has never been explained, but that it
is so, there is no doubt, as have learned
from one or two of the Oldest citizens. The
healthy condition Of the place is more
marked some years than Others, and this is
one Of the highly favored ones. People get
sick and die, of course, as everywhere else,
but the town is unusually essmpt from
malarial diseases. Whether 1t 10 owing to-
the air, or some local cause, has not yet, /
believe, been discovered.
I have learned within the past few days
that there is come trouble in the Board of
Education, and that tho President and Sec.
retary have both resigned, and one or two
members have, or are about to withdraw en-
tirely from the Board, and that there il q
probability Of the schools being closed the
first of the year. From what can gather,
there seems to be some trouble about the
funds. 1t appears the Board in making ap
plication to the Council for tho sum in their
Judgment necessary to conduct the schools
for the coming year, instead Of asking for
four thousand dollars, which they had a
perfect right to do, asked for only three
thousand, and spent I've hundred of that for
books, so that they now find themselves
without funds sufficient for keeping the
schools open longer than tho time 1 men
toned. 1t is said some of the members try
to excuse themselves for the blunder on the
ground that they expected to receive an ap-
preparation of at least one thousand dollars
from the Trustees, but am of the opinion
the people will not take any such excuse,
and fthe schools are really closed there
will be something of buzz raised about
the ears Of that august body. 1t 10 furth-
er stated, that there are number Of child
rem here who haven't been able to get into
the schools on account of there being no
room, when the money spent for books
would have easily provided the means for
their accommodation. look for an open
war at no distant time, and when it comes
will keep you posted. MORE ANON.
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.


The new Constitution went into effect yes
terdsy. .... ,fra, d.
The school question has been we'll agitat-
cd to the Republicans in the Pennsylvania
CANVASS.
The President has recognized Lorenzo
Pittaluya, - Consular Agent of Italy, at
St. Louis.
Beecher has loaned his benign counte-
nannce and aid to to the revival movement
in Brooklyn
The President has appointed Solomon
Steinberger, of New York, to be Consul at
Minititian, Mexico.
General Ferdinand c. Lat robe, the newly
elected Mayor of Baltimore. was installed
into Office yesterday.
Yesterday the Hudson River Railroad
Company discharged over 100 track labor
ers between New York and Albany. Fur
ther dismissals are expected.
Reports of Friday nights storm show
considerable damage done in Illinois and
Indiana. Many minor accidents to sailing
vessels are reported, but thus far no loss Of
life, through such reports are anticipated.
High winds and squalls prevailed in Har-
risburg, Pa, all day Sunday. The West
Virginia Editorial Excursion arrived at the
that place on the same day and left at night
for their homes over the Cumberland Val
ley road.
+. A considerable quantity of snow fell at
Concord, N. H., on Sunday night. The
weather is unusually severe for this time of
the year. Snow is still falling rapidly this
morning. Water pipes in the diffe1ent parts
of the city were frozen.
The Treasury Department at Washington
has been officially notified that by special
order of the Spanish Government all vessels
leaving New Orleans after the first of Sep
tember are declared foul, tho yellow fever
existing there, and will be subjected to quar-
antine on entering any Spanish port.
Owing to clerical errcr it was stated in
a recent dispatch, that the State taxation in
New York city, for the year 1874 was
So ,O91 ,292; United States taxation, $685.
472, and average capital, $106,229,9
This exhibit properly applied to the banks
of the State, and not to the city of New
York alone.
Considerable damage was done to proper
ty in Trenton, N. j., by the severe storm on
Saturday night and yesterday. During Sat
urday night the wind blew a perfect gale,
unroofng the Stockton street Market house,
smashing signs and prostrating fences in ev-
cry direction. Snow fell yesterday, being
the first of the season.
Mr.. Moody proposed, at his prayer meet
Ing, yesterday morning, that November 18th
be appointed as day Of fasting and prayer
for Gods blessing. The proposition was
carried by standing vote in an assembly of
over 5000 people. 1t was then unanimously
voted to invite all the Christian Churches
Of America to unite in observing the day.
A Washington dispatch to the New York
World says The latest Cabinet gossip
brings Treasurer New to the front for the
position of Postmaster General. AS the
story goes Mr.. New Is not desirous of con-
;inuing in his present office, and some of
his friends, among whom is Senator Nor
on, who is now here, intend to press his
lame for Cabinet office, in tho full belief
hat the President, as il assumed, desires
O get rid of Postmaster General Jewell.
rl,o L. L. Aad q IIost |
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
Escape Of Criminals.

NEW YORK, Nov. New Orleans spec
i'll saws the brothers Nicholson sentenced to
dea. h for murder at Coushatta filed their
shackles and escap ped from Jail. Officers are
in pursuit,
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
A Pastoral Resirnation.

BROOKLYN, Nov. 1.-Rev. DR.. Fulton, of
Hanson Place Baptist Church, who, for
some tine past, has been at variance with
his congregation, resigned yesterday.
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
QUE PHILADELPHIA BUDGET.
Repertsd Specially for the Herald.

I1epefstd Spset0Hy Jsr MS HeT0t0.
PHILADELPHIA's DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
At least twenty thousand of tho notori.
ous thieves Of the country, principally from
tho cities Of New York, Boston and Balti.
more, swarmed through the streets of this
city last night. Whether they are here for
the purpose of stealing pocket. or
"stufiny" ballot-boxes, or both, remains to
be seen.
BALTIMORE REPEATERs,
Telegraphic communication reached this
city at q late hour last night, thai gang OF
"hoodlums," the dirty and impecunious
loungers at the street corners of your other
wise high-toned and beautiful city, in COM
pany with band of professional "repeat-
ers" from Baltimore, were en- route for
Philadelphia. To give them an eloquently
descriptive reception the entire repotorial
forces of the city newspapers were detailed.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD DIVIDEND.
A quarterly dividend on the Stock of the
Pennsylvania Railroad of 2 per cent. was
declared yesterday. This Dividend is equal
to 8 per cent. per annum, and is payable on
the 30th Of the present month.
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
The Weather To-Day.

For tile Middle States rising barometer,
Fthucst to Northeast winds, slightly warnser
\ partly c'oudy aceather and occasional rain.
The Morning herald., 1875-11-02
I Sx rrss Of the Prince Of wales.

|ADEN, ASIA, Nov. 1.-The steamship
(apis, with the Prince Of Wales on board,
Fryel here to-day en- route to India.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

A writer says: The recent expansion
of the trade in hair during late years Is
scarcely conceivable. At the beginning
OF the present century it was considered
a disgraee to wear false hair. To-day
the detestable fashion has extended to
even the most paltry yillsges. AS. late
as the year 1850 one pound OF hair cost
four francs. Scarcely had the Empress
Eugene attained the imperial dignity
thah the price rose to u 80 and $2 per
pound.
In 1865 the fashion grew into an cpl
demic, and spread beyond the bounda-
ries Of France. The German young la
dies forsook the national Gus tom Of long
and beautiful plaits, in order, like their
French sisters, to burden their heads
with steeples OF hair. In 1866 the price
rose to oS4; in 1867 to IS; in 1869 to 50, and
in 1870 to Sl1 per pound. The last is the
price of ..unprepared" hair; "prepared"
hair costdouble and treble as much.
The finest hair comes from the heads
of the dead women of Brittany and Au-
yergne. When,in either ofthese places
a girl or woman OF middle age dies, the
hair is cut off and turned into money.
The hair Of the living, however, brings a
o better price, and sometimes
blonde maidens receive as much as $500
or $4U0 Tor their tresses. Since the war
ladies have moderated their demands,
and regard with less favor this hateful
fashion, to which the physicians attrib-
ute so many nervous disorders and
brain fevers. Hf
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14
Paris ltsssic.

The decision OF the City Solicitor that
Park Funds could not legally be used to
pay for music in the city parks has set
the versatile genius Of the Aldermen to
work, and yesterday a resolution, was
offered in the Board that the. funds from
boat hire in Lincoln, Park (amounting
to about $1,10O annually be applied TO
paying for music. =.
: The City Solicitor gave it as his opin-
ion that the said money, when paid into
the Treasury, became bona tide Park
Fund and could not be used in this way.
This was serious blow for the friends
Of the scheme, but they finally rallied
and decided that if |, the, Park Board
would only take the. Responsibility of
using the money in this way, without
paying it tintoths Treasury 1t would not
have the opportunity to become Park
FundsY and could b. thus legally usea.
The resolution was therefore triumph
antly passed. Whether the. Park Board
will care to take this responsibility re-
mains to be seen. L. y. N -r =
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

BALTIMORE tools giving free excur-
sions for the benefit-of the childrenand
the sick. There is nothing like fresh air,
and to those in large cities who need it
most the luxury is denied save through
such means as are adopted in Baltimore,
New York and Philadelphia. The health
ofthe children of Cincinnati is worth as
much as that of any in all the world, her
people are as charitable, and if the ne
cessity is not quite 30 great as in more
sickIy places it is great enough to in
duce some of our large hearted and large
pursed Christians to inaugurate d sys-
tenn of free excursions and make it the
noblest charity of them all.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

ize their work, so as to be of the most
service to the sufferers. FL
They said they did not fear the danger.
They had nothing to live for themselves,
and so with the Captains blessing they
entered upon their work OF mercy. Their
hearts warmed to the task as their
strength was sorely tried. Day and night
they had worked to save lives and tighten
the suffering. Society laws had been
eliminated by human necessities, and
the outcast girls moved about the ship,
those Of angels. sLong SAL" as the
early miners atterward called the leader
of this ministering band, was as gentle.
handed as mother or sister could be,
| and her corps Of gentle nurses forgot tor
awhile their ungentle lives.
These were among the crowd OF faces
which looked up and smiled thanks at
Derby. They were glad to obtain relief
and no doubt relaxed themselves in
spirit by the visit OF another angel Ok
mercy.
Derby scarcely slept. He became ex-
cited too much, and when the steamer
entered the Golden Gate he was still the
center of attraction in the cabin saloon.
He had for more than fifty hours kept up
the interest and spirits of his auditors.
He had proved 80 far inexhaustible In
resources, and had most remarkably eX-
ecuted his mission. No man Of such pes
Iculiar temperament had ever before been
more severely tested.
Captain Patterson declares that 1t was
the most wonderful exhibition Of talent
he had ever seen, and he Is certain that
Derby saved many lives from perishing.
He heartily shook the gifted Lieuten.
ants hand and thanked him when they
were together safe at the Dock in San
Francisco. But Derby now began to feel
bis own sacrifice. He was himself ex-
hausted, and the reaction showed how
great had been his excitement and ef.
fort He was formally thanked by the
officers of the steamship company, and
his name is stnl warm in the hearts OF
those who are yet alive, survivors Of
those days.
"Long Sal" and her devoted compan-
ions were. tsnderea a large and liberal
compensation for their services as
nurses, but stoutly refused to accept
compensation. They were finally pre-
vailed upon to accept as mementoes OF
their herOism and az tokens of the appre-
cition of the officers Of the ship andscom-
pany elegant presents of appropriate
jewelry.
Such was one Of the soenes that early
Californians so yiyidly call to mind. It
Is worthy offrecord and remenbrapce.
Captain Patterson could tell the story
better tfan itis here wYitten.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14
PNG NIxiANA.

Captain p atterson, the head of the
United States Coast Survey, in Wash
ington, was one Of the early pioneers of
California In the days when Generals
Heintzelmsn, Magruder, Lyons, Emory,
"Head Center" Sweeney and others,
whose subsequent war records made
them celebrated, had the greatest faith
in San Diego, which place they believed
would be the metropolis of the Pacific
fact, saw emdAions in it,"
Captain Patterson knew "Squibob's
Lieutenant Derby in those days. Your
correspondent recoilects yisidly mar
rative of one Of the steamer trips from
Panama TO San Francisco, which was a
chapter IN the history of beth Patterson
and Derby, and an event marking the
early voyages Of the Californians wor-
thy Of record. IL was narrated to your
correspondent about q year ago by Cap
tain Patterson, from his personal recol-
lection, and the subject was incidental
to the mention Of Derby's name.
"SquIbob" was at the time-about
twenty years ago-stationed at San
Diego. Some say that he was exiled by
the war department on account of his
irresistible disposition to print his lu-
minous production, which, generally,
beneath vein of broad humor, concealed
cutting satires rejecting upon public
officers, whose peouliarities OF character
or official conduct attracted his attention.
However, Derby's genius has made San
Diego historical.
One day he left the sold Town''-the
Pueblo OF San Diego-turned' his back
upon The San Diego Herald and upon
the aboban architecture Of the old tiled
buildings, and went to the outer harbor
to take passage for San Francisco on
'the Panama steamer, which had just put
In and would soon put out again on its
trip up the cost.
The steamer was about'to put her nose
out ofthe'bay, when Derby boarded her,
and was met on the deck by Captain
Patterson. The meeting was mutually
agrssaDle and warm. Derby, said be
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

- q
The testimony in the Water-works in
vestigation closed last evening. Henry
Earnshaw, formerly engineer of the
Water-works, was called:
Was in the employ of the Cincinnati
Water-works about thirteen years-from
1851 to 1874. Commenced the plans for
the Garden of Eden reservoir in 1865.
The plane embraced about the improve
mems that have since been made TO the
reservoir. The aggregate estimate for
the Reservoir was a million and quar-
ter dollars. Did not know anything per-
sonally Of the leaks Of the reservoir.
Had been employed. to. make, designs
for the Water-works at Springfield,
Ohio, and occasionally went down
crossing. Draw plans OF the work at
to the work. Did not devote any of the
time belonging to the City Water-works
to the. new engines; was away on the
Springfield contracts about q month, but
his place was always occupied by bis
brother. Did not allow anybody extras.
except by order of the Board. The books
showing these items were in charge Of
Mr.. Boeckh. Never heard of the loss OF
the cash book until it was mentioned by
the newspapers. Thought the Water
works had been properly conducted in
his time, hut that betterpen might prQb-
ably have been secured for the various
offices if politics, had not intlusnced some
OF thesappointments.
Mr.. Charles Beeckh was recalled, and
testified as-to the stopping of couple OF
sewers in the Garden of Eden reservoir.
Arnold had gone into the ten-foot sewer
and reported to him that 1t was cracked; !;
had no doubt of the correctness of Mr..
Arnold,s report. Witness had bo 0ks an d
vouchers at the Garden Of Eden office to
show the material used there, sent away,
&c. Knew nothing OF any double meas
urements having been made on work
done on the Garden of Eden reservoir,
but there had been some extras allowed
Boyle 81 Roach for excavations on the
slopes. The extras were allowed BY
the Superintendent, Mr.. Earnshaw. Be-
heyed the Rock Haven cement was a
good cement. Mr.. Loyett, OF the South
ern Railroad, had told him he had oon-
demned some Rock Haven cement on
the road, but'seemed to be Satisfied with
it on the reservoir wall.
Mr.. Earnshaw stated that Mr.. Burns
had offered him $5DO if he would allow
him to furnish the stone under his con-
tract just as he wanted to, but that he
(Mr. E.) had declined the proposition,
and accepted the stone just AZ the
Water-wOrks wanted it.
The committee adjourned, subjecJ to
the call OF the Chairman for the vvnsid.
eratien of Vie tsstitnanys eti
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

Al Paris letter says: tIt may per-
haps be new to many to learn ubnt the
late Comte Paul Demihoff, whose wealth
was immense, passed for a savage at
St. Petersburg. He. lived quite alone.
He never allowed his servants to ham
die anything intended for him, unless
their hands were gloved,. and his Wallets
had TO wear gloves when dressing him.
He even washed the bank.noues In. q
golden vase, and hung. them up to dry
on line, as wouId a laundry-maid her
linen, before. putting them into his
pocket rbo9k. 4 Al attache Of the French
embassy on one soccasion dined with
the comte, and when tea was served in
the salon, he was occupied with dis
cussion on magnetism, that he uncon-
sciously placed his hand in the sugar
bowl, when handed to him by the SER
want, and took q norsei OF sugar. The
,comte called the servant and ordered him
to throw the. bowl and its contests out
Of the, window. The attache was the
least disconcerted among the amazed
company, and when the discussion was
over he quietly flushed .hfs tea, and, ap-
'proaching, the window, slowly threw
cup, saucer. ard spoon. out, ap0iogfzing
to the comte That he Yas not aware that
such was the custom OF the house,. That
attache IS noMthe new ambassador to
England"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

THE State Board of Equalization, at
Columbus during it's sessions, just ended,
definitely passed upon the following
gases Of railroad valuations fol. taxation:
Little Miami Railroad Quo change from
that fixed by the Board Of County Au-
ditorsl $534,715; Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton Railroad [no change J, ST.
5O2,O12; Marietta and Cincinnati, Rail.
road [no change), $3.50, ,S74; OHIO and
sdssa Mississippi paa4 ksrodd ss esn peToen 0en
natl and Lafay ette Railroad (ten per
cent. added1 $T01, ,043; Harrison Branch
Railroad (ten per cent. addedl, S3l,-'
$50; Cincinnati and Whitewater Rail-
road ten per cent. added J, $12, TAB.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14
BAsE-BALL MATTERS.
The Stars Debated.

The covington grounds of the Stars
was immensely crowded yesterday at
the contest of the St. Louis Red Stock
ingsi and the Stars. The game lasted
one hour and thirty minutes, The Red
Stockings went to the bat first. 0ran
made hit to center field and gotgto the
first, followed bys Redmond. Hontz
scored run, and Sweasy added one
more TO the score. ~.
The Stars were sent to the bat, Cum
mings making his first easily. Maley
struck out, and Prather was put out on
fly. Buchanan next followed Cum
mings, but WAS, left by sSuodgrass, who
was put out at the first. In the third in
ming HOntz scored one for the Reds, and
in the sixth Croft and Morgan each
scored a tally. .r is.y,,ss ~. -, ~
Mr. Brockaway, the umpire, in the
third inning was struck in the, abdomen
by ball, and he staggered and fell
down insensible. His piace was filled
,by Mr.. Jones, OF the Lndlows,
\ The score, at the end Of the game stood !;
mpings. ..........1. s. 9. 7As.a
sssls: Esas. :.::.:....a g g
The Red Stockings this afternoon play
the Ludlows at the new park of the
latter. e---- ag-.-
The Cumminsvills grounds willsbe in
augurated this afternoon by a contest
between the Blue Stockings and the Mil
fords. a.
The Reds Tomorrow play the Stare
once more on the Coyington grounds
The Eagle Juniors, of Louisville, left
that place on Monday The following
were the places to be visited aud tht
Clubs to be Played: Monday, Frankfort,
Capitals. Tuesday, lexington. We'd
Inesday, Eckfords, Of Maysvitte. Thurs
day, Eudiows, Of Ludlow. Friday, Mil
fords, Of Milford, Ohio. Saturday, Blue
Stockings, of Cincinnati. The nine OF
the juniors during the trip viii be as
follows; Morris, p; Robinson, 81 b..
Boro, c.; Shreve,s S. s.; Haldeman, 1st b.
Judge, r,f Fetter, I'd b.; BaibIe, G. t.;
Singleton, l..
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-14

THE mortality among children for the
last week has been unusually great, and
parents can not take too great care In
matters pertaining to the health ofothe
little ones. One day this week the death
roll Of children under two years of age
In this city numbered twenty-two, and
the whole mortuary record for the
twenty-four hours about forty Com
pared with the mortality in other cities
Of equal population this is very light,
but for Cincinnati, where our standard
Of health is high, the figures are almost
alarming. The diseases that most affect
children just now are such as result
from the close, damp, miasmatic weather
of the last four weeks, mainly cholera
Tnfantum, marasmus, conyuisiops and
Bcarlatina.