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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

There are rules, we suppose, which lose
much Of their force when they become too
familiar to those they are intended to
govern. Familiarity breeds contempt" is
an old adage, for which everyday life un-
fortunately furnishes too many illustra-
tons. We hear of experienced railroad en-
ployes being killed while doing that
against which they are supposed to
caution ordinary people. Old miners
lose their lives by working in coal
pits without safety lamps, and SO on
with the list of disasters that are
directly due to too much familiarity with
danger and consequent reckless disregard
of it. Perhaps it would be too much to say
that the men who lost their lives yesterday
morning at the Chester ship launch should
not have put themselves in such imminent
danger without seeing that the proper pre-
cautions were taken for their safety. They
had worked on the new ship for long
time and had been under her keel
many times day without realizing
for moment that the swapping of brace
or a snoring timber would cost them their
lives. They simply assumed, therefore,
that when the proper time came for retiring
to place of safety they would be notified.
But they were not. The foreman thought
his men heard him, and without waiting to
be satisfied that they did, he let the great
ship, already beginning to move by her own
weight, go on her ways and crush these
poor creatures out of all semblance to hu-
man shape Is it possible that the mechan-
ical appliances of the shipyard were so poor
as to necessitate the endangerirg of SO many
lives? Was time so precious that quarter
OF an hour could not be spared to see that all
was clear before the launch took place? If
the foreman were about to explode large
mine instead of launching big ship would he
not have satisfied himself that everybody
was properly warned OF the coming danger !?
The common caution that should surround
the moving Of sack of potatoes was not ex-
hibited in this case, or 50 many mangled
corpses would not now bear silent witness
against the perpetrator Of that most fatal of
crimes-reckless management.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23
The Bank Tax.

We trust the Assemb bly, will agree to the
amendments placed by the Senate on the
bill relieving the banks of the unjust and
oppressive part Of their taxes. We say this
not in the interest OF the banks, but OF the
public. Mr.. Sprague, speaking from his
knowledge of the banks of Buffalo, said
yesterday that taxes, rents and necessary
expenses amount in the aggregate to seven
per cent. and to exist the banks must
charge ten or twelve per cent for loans
Now it is very easy to say, as we notice
some of the Albany statesmen suggest,
that the banks must take care of
themselves; but they overlook the fact
that banks are useful, and even
necessary institutions to a civilized commu-
nifty. Their use is to save trouble and time
to the thousands of borrowers and lenders
in the community to make money more
quickly available and to a greater number OF
people. The ignorance which would tax the
banks out of existence or force them to re-
quire sbnormally high rates Of interest is Of
the same kind as that which would curtail
the docking facilities of a seaport, by oblig-
ing the pier owners to pay higher taxes. 1t is
very possible, by an injudicious and op-
pressive policy, to drive capital into neigh
boring States +; it will not be so easy to recall
it when we want it.
We hope, therefore, the bill, as it has
been passed by the Senate, will become q
law. Both justice and good policy require
the measure. In other States the CONNER
cial and manufacturing interests are receiv-
ing favorable and in many cases very thor
ough and wise consideration. New York
has gone on for years in a very haphazard
and helterskelter way but we cannot af-
ford to give our rivals too many advantages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23
The Latest War News.

While the Russians are massing their
forces on the Middle Danube and preparing
their pontoons for crossing into Bulgaria
the Turks are making threatening demon
stration with their iron-clads and transports
against the coast east of Odessa, as well
as bombarding Adler. 1t is limited
that arrangements have been made to re-
move the Russian torpedoes guarding the
entrance Of the Dnieper near Kinburn by
the employment of divers for that purpose.
But such an enterprise is hardly likely to be
successful, especially if the Russians ex-
plode a few of these submarine mines as q
warning not to come too CLOSE. The re-
Ardanudch is announced. This movement
indicates an intention to dispute the march
of the Russians from Batoum through the
Tchurukson Valley in case they succeed
in turning the Turkish position at that
town. But counter-moyement by the Rus
slams can force this body OF Turks to the
seacoast or toward Batoum, and thus keep
them from joining Mukhtar Pacha at Bar
dess. Indeed, the line of retreat selected
proves that they could not have reached
Bardess on account Of the Russian forces in
the vicinity. The report OF an advance OF
a Turkish force from Van on Bajazid is
probably untrue, for Russian column
already occupies the road in force. and
Bajazid is safe against coup de main
Besides, strong Russian force occupies
Dyadin, less than twenty miles west OF
Baiazid and fifteen miles from the road lead
ing to Van. The efforts OF the Turks to
raise an instruction in the Crimea ore caus-
ing some uneasines3 in Russia. No move.
ment, however, has yet taken place on the
peninsula Greece is bent on war with
Turkey. In this event a modification Of tho
disposition OF the Ottoman army will be-
come necessary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mrs. Ann Eliza Young Cincinnati
Roumanian countrymen play bagppea
Louisville has plenty OF lottery Offices
The Hungarian is nothing II not picturesque
There is an epidemic Of crime in rural France.
London Is TO have hospitals for well-to.do people
In Bucharest the streets In summer are very dusty.
There are few bachelors and old maids In Bucharest.
The Mobile Register wants government aid for the
South.
Cracker crumbs are better than bread crumbs for
outlets
The Duchess Of Edinburgh dresses richly and s very
taciturn.
William Lloyd Garrison and son will sail for Europe
this week
At English watering places there are popular pier
promonades
Texas wheat is so high that grasshoppers have to
walk on stills
Bows are now placed careiessly ON any part of the
waist or shoulders
Clara Morris viii summer with her husband at River
dale on tho Hudson.
Alexander Main insists that the analyst Of simple
fact leads TO Panthesin.
The Pope was very cheerful when he sat for his pho
torraph three weeks ago
Captain william Gore Jones' naval attache OF the
british Legation ut Washington Is at INC Clarendon.
The Princess Beatrice does not caro- much Tor fine
dresses but loves pale pink trimmed with Honiton
lace
Carbolc acid applied with a brush will kill weeds
better way rs to puncture the weed pour acid
the spot
Professor Zoler points out that the heathen pole.
mics have been revived by many recent assalants Of
the Gospel
In Germany there are fewer railway accidents than
in sny other country which possesses considerable
railway system.
- g,.c5o,r % pruoaa o,nono n oon Ooo hirtbs
there were seyc ninc cases OF four at birth and
one case Of ave at birth
The Victoria Colonist is afraid that in case England
uoes 10 war with Russia n aoet OF tho latter Power
nigh, capture that place easily
The pau MAJ foss,te says 1t s mistake to suppose
that murderers do no, care for the gaows for that
the only thing they do care Tor
St J. Tyrwhitt says:--"one man may DO elevated
bv photograph Of forms; another will only al lower
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

appointment as receiver Of one of the very
officers who had made sworn false report
OF its condition.
1t seems incredible that, with such facts
before the Senate. that body still hesitates
to remove Mr.. Ellis We spoke sharply to
Governor Tilden because he did not sus-
pend the Banking superintendent; but
Governor Robinson has done his duty he
has reported to the Senate Mr.. Ellis derelic-
tions the Senate is responsible that he still
retains his place, for it is evident that Ellis
will not resign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23
Superinten dent Ellis.

Mr.. Ellis probably imagines himself an
unfortunate man, but he is, in fact, one Of
the luckiest mortals we know of After
many months of en- exposure which would
have killed more sensitive persons and
would have caused the removal in disgrace,
and, perhaps, the imprisonment OF less for
tunate ones, he still hangs on to his place
and is still on trial Day after day the
investigation brings out facts in regard to
his mismanagement of one of the most
sacred of trusts, any one of which would
crush q man OF honor and lead him to resign
his place and fly from the scorh of his fell
low citizens and yet he retains his place
and the republican Senate refuses to turn
him out, he being republican.
Among the latest developments is letter,
the existence Of which the HERALD men,
toned last October In January, 1875, q
false statement of the condition Of the Third
Avenue Savings Bank was made, under oath
by two Of it's officers. to the Bank Superin-
tendent. On March "a the official bank
examiner Mr.. George w. Reid, having
oyerhauled the bank, sent to Mr.. Ellis his
official report, with letter calling attention
to it's details, which showed not only that
the bank was rotten, but that. as he
writes. "the rats were leaving the sink
inc ship number of the trus-
tees. aware of the banks condition, having
resigned. Yet, with this report before him,
Mr.. Ellis allowed the bank to 90 on six
months longer, and finally consented to the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

A DISPATCH from the city of Mexico states
that Daz's popularity is increasing. AS reports
of this character not infrequently preccde the
sudden departure Of u successful chief from the
country the situation may be pleasantly un-
certain as usual.
QUEEN VIcToRIAs BIRTHDAY was celebrated
with great enthusiasm yesterday ut Petersburg,
Va, and delegations from Canada and all parts
OF the United States participated III the ccre-
monies Such events do much to streng CITIZEN the
friendship between the two great English speak
ing nations of the world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

THE HOME FOR DoGs-The dogs Of the city
already begin to reap the benefits Of the dog
show. MIR. Henry Bergh has just received from
the Westminster Club II check for 81 ,29O,
huff of the profits Of the last exhibition This
sum is to be used to build home for destitute,
aged or invalid dogs, irrespective of color, where
they may pass their days in peace undisturbed
and understanding. The scheme is an excellent
one and the home can be built at u cost Of
ten thousand dollars the rest of the fund will be-
doubtless. soon obtained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

TIE RACES YEsTERpAY.-There was fine
weather and full attendance mt the Baltimore
races yesterday, and five exciting contests, of
which the most important were that for the
ChesapeakeStakes, won BY Mr.. Lorilard's Idalia,
and the mile heats for r-year-olds. in which
Mr.. Doswells Outcast was the victor. The
opening day ut Louisville was equally success
fnl. The principal event was the Kentucky
Derby, in which the favorite, Leonard, was
beaten by Baden Baden. There We're also trot-
ting contests at Poughkcepsic and Point Breeze
Park, and the full stories OF all the events are
pcturesqucly narrated in our correspondence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

judgment Of the success. President Hayes
has party to manage as well as revenue
service to reform, and when he comes to think
il vital to the credit OF his administration
that the elections OF particular States should
not go against him he may modify his views
as to permitting the Custom House to be used
as a party machine. But so far as he has yet
gone he deserves public appreciation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

WALL STREET. YEsTERpAY.-Yesterday was q
quiet day on the Stock Exchange, and the closing
prices Us compared with those Of Saturday
showed but little change. Gold opened and
closed at 1865 all sales in the meantime being
made at that figure. Government stocks were
quiet and in somS cases lower, while railroad
bonds were strong and higher. Money on call
waseasy at l L. zig per cent, the closing rates
being the lowest Of the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

THE WEATHER.-Exccpt in the Northwest the
barometer continues below the mean of thirty
inches east of the Rocky Mountains, being lowest
IN the Ohio Valley and the Middle and Eastern
States. The storm has now reached the coast
Of the Middle States, but will probably move
northeastward, toward Newfoundland, when
1t comes fairly within the influence of
the Gulf stream, the westerly range of which
b approaching the coast to its summer limit.
Much rain has fallen along the lower lakes and
through the Middle States. The northern line Of
The area OF temperature above 70 degrees
extends from New York to Cincinnati, keo-
kuk and Leavenworth having reccded from
HE lakes and northwest very considerably. 1t
. very warm in the Southwest. Indications Of
he approach Of another depression from the
Southwest are given by the wind directions
west of the Mississippi. High winds have pre-
called along the lakes and in the Ohio Valley,
llso attending the storm centre on the coast.
In New York to-day 1t will be cooler and cloudy
Or partly cloudy, possibly with light rain, and
followed By colder and clearing weather
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

The HEAVY RAINS IN THE WEST have caused a
rise in all the rivers tributary to the Missouri aud
Kansas. Our special despatch from Kansas City
describes the serious interruption of railroad
traffic and damage to the lines. A large area Of
country is liable to inundation if the
river banks give way. A it is the rise
Of the waters is greater at Lawrence than
has been known for twenty years. The recent
warm spell in the West has melted a great deal
OF snow on the upper watersheds of the rivers,
and this with the heavy and continuous rains,
has contributed to swell the foods pouring down
into the low, fat valleys approaching the Missis-
sippi River. We recently called earnest attcn-
bon to the necessity Of preparing the levces for
puch heavy freshets, and hope that some steps
have been taken to that end.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

THE FIRST YACHT RACE Of the season in New
York waters occurred yesterday. Four catboats
of the Atlantic Yacht Club raced for q pennant,
which was won BY the Nomad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that he reather IN Ne,c York to-ddy ,riH be
coot and eloady or partly cloudy, possibly ariM
light rain, and followed By coulter and clearing
Tc1ther.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

The JOCKEY CLUB at its meeting last night,
adopted rules for the regulation Of betting, which
viii be of interest to the sporting community.
The new rules are almost an exact copy of
Tattersall's
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

ANOTHER REVOLUTION has been attempted in
St. Domingo and this time the trouble is said
to be the maladministration of the finances.
Fortunately for our peace the island was not an.
ncxed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23

The PARADE Of the Sunday school children in
Brooklyn to-day will be pretty spectacle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-23
TRIPLE S.H E E II
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY,, MAY 20, 1877.
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Express Company run q special newspaper
Pennsylvania Railroad and its connections
leaving Jersey City ut qusrterpast four NJ daily and
Sunday carrying the regular edition q the HERALD ~ is
West Harrisburg and South 10 Washington reaching
Philadelphia quarter past six A. d. and Washington At
oneP
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25

Three gentlemen members OF the
Amateur Rifle Club of New York, a
few days since were in the town OF
Brighton, target shooting. The distance
was 200 yards. All three were shoots
ing Creedmoor rifles. From the firing
point to the target the ground gradu-
ally assembled, and to the rear the
ground assembled so that n small teles.
cope, but a good one, firmly fixed in
true bounds on tree, at II distance of
perhaps thirty feet, made fine point
for observation. One of the shooters,
while looking through the glass to
mark the shot of one of his companN
ions, exclaimed that he saw the ball as
it s''> - miSGcI. The announce.
vas received with incredulity ;
but one of the other shooters went to
the glass, and he also saw the ball
almost as it left the gun and through
its whole flight, nearly the whole line
of its trajectory, until it Istruck the
target So interesting and beautiful
was the sight that every shot was watch.
ed by one or the other of the gentle
men, and it is an actual fact that the
point at which the bali would strike
the target would be seen before the ball
struck. 1t was even insisted upon that
the rotary motion Of the ball could be
observed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25

The quarterly circular Of the mercan
tile agency of R, g. Dun ~ Co., shows
the number of failures IN the third
quarter of this year to be 1916, with
liabilities amounting to 81, 346, 0S5,
against 2,420 failures, with %ISj7,37l
liabilities in the same time last year,
and LII failures and S54, 1913 237 liza
bilities in 1875 In the second quarter
of this year the failures number !, $50,
with $4j 06S'097 liabilities, and in the
first quarter there We're , 500 failures,
representing $54, j3S, 074 of liabilities.
The total number Of failures during the
nine months ended 30th September
last was 6,j65 with liabilities amount
ing to Sal ,952, 2jG, against 1850 fall
.ures and $l56, $500 liabilities for the
same time last year, In Maryland the
number of failures this year are 96, HAYS
ing S29S0,234 liabilities, against l02
failures and 81 1861 liabilities last
year. The failures in the third quarter
Of this year are less both In number and
amount than for either of the two pres
ceding quarters, and they are also less
in marked degree than for the corres>
ponding period of the last two years
For the past nine months the totals
show similar gratifying decrease.
Taken in connection with the improved
business in merchandise, which the fall
months have thus far witnessed and
the certainty that large crop of pro.
duce is now being marketed at good
prices, the hope may be entertained that
the worst effects of the depression have
been passed
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25

About week ago q young fisherman
named John Glenn whose boat Is an,
chored near the landing NJ FrlHs Point,
Cuahoma county Mississippi informed
the community that he was nightly au-
noyed by ghost, eileen WAS evidently
alarmed aud told the account Of the
ghost operations in frank and simple
manner, lie says that every night the
ghost isto boz seen riding on The waves,
now and then coming so near the boat
ms to inspire dread The layorte occu
patton OF the ghost is in the mud along
the banks, The ghost has evidently
been well tutored in the manuel of
science for ii makes countless mud
balls and throws theiA with great force
against Glenn's boat, AT times a per
feet shower Of mud balls strike the
bow and sides Of the boat while hunds
reds fall in the water Wednesday
night the story Of the shost created so
much interest that iorty.eight men arm.
ed themselves and Went to the place
whore Glenns fishing boat is anchored
there object being TO explain and ascer'
tain the cause of the mud~ball shower
The party felt a deep interest in the
matter which had already elected such
general interest and caused intense eX'
element in the community, The ex.
element spread rapidly, and at once
the existence Of the ghost found credi'
bility in the superstiuous minds Of the
negroes not few accompanying the
party of citizens in their expedition
to the boat. After waiting on the
bank an hour for the appearance of the
ghost, Judge Reid proposed that the
party have little fun, and run up the
bank. This was done, the members of
the party shouting, Look out for the
ghost r About twenty negroes, who
ha' ngregPted on the bank near 10y,
became frightened and made rush for
town. The alarm was all the greater
because of pistol which Garfield fired.
The negroes were truly terrified, and,
in their haste to get away from the
haunted spot, several jumped into the
mud at the edge of the bank, and had
to be extricated by the white men.
The rest soon reached home, where
they spread the news of their wonder
ful adventure, and are still in state of
leverish alarm. The belief in the exs
istence of the ghost is not only enters
tanned by the negroes at Friars Point,
but has spread through the county,
causing intense fear and general exclte>
ment among those superstitous people.
Several persons, who remained on the
bank of the river, after the departure
of the crowd, swear that the ghost APP
peared and threw mud>balls at Glenn's
boat till one o'clock in the morning
Another investigation into this mystery |
will be made by the citizens Of Friars
Point
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25
How They Dress In Bombay.

A correspondent writing from Bonn
bay talks thus coolly: The children
seldom have anything on them but
little red cord tied around their waists.
One of my shoe strings would make a
suit of clothes for the whole parish.
Yeu will see superbly formed women
with only a linen cloth over their
shoulder, and so down around their
waist. In addition to this cloth Is
wound around the loins. But their
adornment does not end here, for
around each great toe Is one or two
huge silver rings, and around the ank-
les half dozen The same on each
arm, on fingers and in the ears, and IN
the lett nostril is huge cluster silver
ring" 1t lis well enough to take things
cool, but this mode Of dressing is Alto
gether too thin.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25

Prof Mantegazza, Florence: OF over
one hundred men, CO have the index
finger longer than the ring finger on
both hands, and Of every one hundred
women, %. II have the same peculiarly,
14l4 per cent of men and 1856 OF
women have the index finger Of one
hand longer than the ring finger, and
the index finger Of the other hand
shorter than the ring finger or OF
the same length; 24s per cent Of men
and l.94 Of women have the index nm
ger Of the same length as the ring finger
on both hands. Children have the
digital characteristics Of the parent
they most resemble.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25

A Touching story of copiugal fidelity
from Bmutlold, Canada John Hart
Icy left Yorkshire Ia 1912, and having
established himself la the New World
sent for his wife, She would not come
out % him, however, so he married
another woman, sending thg first one
from time TO time meausior her main
lenauoe. after twenlyseyen years tho
wife DO acto died, whereupln the wife
de iare conquered her soruplos came
out TO America aud WAS reunited TO the
husband of her youth,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-25
COMMERCIAL.
MONETARY.

The monetary market ~ somewhat Alrlng-
ent for oulhida business, but thure IN ample
mndA for legitimate business Hnd CONNER
ciAl purposes,
GOLD Buying, large pieces oii small W.,
Selling, large W small %,
SlLVEh-N Nominal
There Is but little gold or silver IN market
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., = per cent
disco unit bank, par