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A. Had as burning.


The lIindoo widow, though no longer
burnt on the funeral pyre Of her husband, il
hHnrTted 10 process for the rest of her life
Nnlfh may sometime. cause her 10 doubt
whether lior latter ste is really any better
lhhn mat which BRITISH law terminated No
ihhtt'r now beautiful the young widows tresses.
NY hre cropped of, all her ornaments are
.ahnL away, me worry notion Of n second mar
IiaRe T9garded ms worse than murder, and the
E99r lhlng never peTmltted To leave her room
thl5 - simply the Substitution Of Imprisonment
Tor life IN place Of death.
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SPANIARDS DISlIEARTENED.
NO JICTORTHs ~ TUE FIELD AND NOT
mar 4 CROP or StGfR.
How the Cubnn- captured Puerto Padre. and
Whnt They Found There More Torch
Work-The short Road to Independence.

How the Cnbnn- captured Puerto Padre, and
Nyhnt they Found Thcrc-MOrc Torch
work-The short Road To Independence.
HAVANA. March 10..-In my last gave you
the report " the capture by the Cuhans OF the
town Of Puerto Padre on the north coast Of the
island i'm The jurisdiction of Holguin. To-day
get details Of tho affair.
Gen. Nicnnt" Garcia attacked the place on the
morning OF Feb. II. with command Of 300 in
faniry. loo cavalry. and one mountain howitzor
One of those captured ut Las Tunns. He first
carried hy assault a small fort on the crest Of Il
hill called La Iona. In this fort the Cubans
took l2-poundcr Krupp gun. which they
turned on the town. Thetroops advanced upon
the place. protected by the fire from their noun
tain howitzer which was well handled. They
held possession of the town all day and were not
mplcsiod by the remnant of the garrison who
shut themselves up with the military COM
mandor. Brighton Valera. in n fort on the
other side of the place. The Cubnns retired
toward evening carrying of very heavy.
and to them excessively valuable booty. II
included the Krupp rihod gun and ljJ shells.
~ Remington rifles and 10000 metallic car
trid,cs. b sides u large quantity of swords re-
Nolvcrs. money. clothes. and provisions. The
Cuhans had six killed and Is slightly
wounded. The Spanish loss was % killed
und AZ wounded. Perhaps the most valua-
de result for tn patriots was the dcscttion to
thrir ranks ot eight spanish artilletynen. The
tuhAns have been i.htng Tor eight years with
guns. Besides these eight aitillcryncn twenty
four volunteers pass II oyer To the Cubuns. with
th.ir arms and ammunition.
The spanish authorities here. who. l know.
rccoivcd n vs. o' this disaster TO- their arms on
February -, carefully trained from publish
mon talk of the town. In to-days Didrio they
Civ an absurd r'pori converting It. almo into
a victory. although they admit the dc-"rtiou of
tn Trtiil"ryw"n. whom tncy CLASSIFY H. ttsd-
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11
A Hard Cnse.

boy thirteen years of age, whose parents
reside in this city, had IN aversion to going
to school, and persisted in playing the
truant His mother, properly DESTROYS that
the child should receive education, and
thinking to give him lesson that would
secure change in his conduct, made a
complaint against him for truancy before
Judge Murray, who sent him to the House
of Refuge. After short time, believing
the boy to have been sufficiently punished,
the mother applied for his release, but to
her amazement and grief found that under
the law, he would be detained at the House
Of Refuge until he was twenty-one years of
age. The parents yesterday made applica-
ton to Judge Lawrence, petitioning the
them, the father claiming that the mother
had acted without his knowledge or con-
sent in obtaining the commitment Judge
Lawrence reserved his decision. 1t is unjust
that the law should compel the detention Of
the boy from his parents for seven. years.
Such statute would be disgrace to hui
manity. Another might be willing enough
to part with her child for a short time in
order to break up any bad habits he might
have contracted, but it is not natural that
she should consent to lose him until lie
grew to be man. Besides, the very act of
the woman in having the frmness and
courage to part with the boy for his own
good, and tho affection which now prompts
her to plead so earnestly for his restoration
to her arms, proves that in this case at
least the child will have better and more
useful guardianship at home than in q
semi-penal institution.
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clause OF which Mr. Roweil will consider as
well as present the points in Peters doubts.
Dr. Armitage will show that our Lord was
joyful in His life, and that therefore he has
joy Of heart for oil His servants. Mr..
Mccarthy will indicate what he means
by wilderness work, and will then re-
view DR.. Talmage's scathing denuncia-
ton of John Morrissey and inquire
if all our pulpits are dumb dogs, that
only one should be found courageous
enough to denounce political iniquity. Mr..
Sweetser will carry his flock, in imagina-
ton, over large tract Of the Holy Land,
including the cities of Bethlehem and Jeri-
cho. Dr. Wescott will prove the divine in
SEPARATION OF the Bible by the fulfilment OF
prophecy, and Mr.. Moment will discuss
Babel and its builders and contrast the con-
fusion of tongues on the occasion when that
famous tower was left unfinished with the
multiplication of tongues on the day of
Pentecost.
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It is really pleasure to record that the
Brooklyn Board of Health has awakened to
the fact that such thing MS unwholesome
milk is to be found in Brooklyn. The
pleasure lies in the belief that the citizens of
ours sister city as we'll MS many in New York
will probably enjoy, for time at least, an
immunity from the horrors of swill milk
and that nefarious traffic will be
suspended. When the HERALD re-
Gently exposed the condition OF the
swill milk stables in Brooklyn the
utmost indignation was created by the dis
closures in the Board of Health of that city.
This was not because our statements regard
ing the swill milk were true, but on account
of our audacity in disturbing the com fort
able sleep Of the Board and exposing the
character Of the traffic that was going on
under its very official nose. At that time
the Board Indignantly denied the existence
Of swill milk stable in Brooklyn, but now
it discovers the necessity of taking ex-
traordinary precautions against the sale
of 'uhwholesome, skinned, watered
or adulterated milk Of less specific
gravity than 1929" We are indeed happy
for the sake of Brooklyn and New York that
the Board Of Health OF the City of Churches
is awake at last. We would recommend to
the officials the careful perusal Of several
long articles in the HERALD on the subject of
unwholesome milk which were published
while the Board was asleep. Much valuable
and, above all, reliable information will be
found in our columns which cannot fail to
prove useful to tho Board now that 1t is
once more awake
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How to Meet tho Difficulty.

General Smith, the President of the Police
Board, has gone to Europe on pleasure
trip to be absent two or three months.
Mr.. Erhardt, another of the Commissioners.
is holding over after the expiration of his
term, the Aldermen having refused to con-
firm republican as his successor, and the
Mayor remaining faithful to his determine
ton TO maintain the equal political division
Of the Board. The commission cannot,
therefore, be said to be in n very well
organized condition, and indeed, it is an
open secret that the Board is so inharmoni-
GUS as to seriously threaten the discipline
and efficiency of the force. This is very
much to be regretted. The old squabblcs
of the Police Commissioners were scandal
to the city, and it would be unfortunate if
they should be renewed under Mayor Ely's
administration. The police is one of the
most important departments in the muni-
cipal government, and the Commissioners
should be selected from our most reputa-
BILE and capable citizens, instead Of being
selected on political considerations. There
are abuses in the force which cannot be corr
rected because political influence stands in
the way. The street cleaning business is O
disgraceful farce under tho present manage.
ment, yet we can have no reform while the
commission remains as it is.
Of course Mayor Ely can do nothing SO
long as partisan Board Of Aldermen stands
in his way and rejects any good nomination
he may make in the interest of the city.
But he can at least refrain from entering
into any improper bargains as to the APP
pointment OF Commissioners with the Alder
men or anybody else. His frmness in re-
fusing to make the Board partisan body
by nominating a Tammany politician in
Mr.. Erhardt's place has gained for him the
confidence of the republicans and Of all
good citizens, and there ought to be no diff
Guilty in passing law at the next session Of
the Legislature dispensing with the con-
firming power of the Aldermen and giving
the Mayor the right to appoint heads
of departments directly for full terms as he
now does in the event of vacancies. Gov
ernor Robinson would approve such law.
as it is in accord with his idea of the prin-
ciple of direct responsibility in a munich.
pal government. Such law would give
Mayor Ely the power to place the police
under the control of capable, efficient and
honest business men, and if he should then
neglect to do so the people would know just
where to fix the responsibility.
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Foreign Markets for American Nam
ufaCturea.

It is the duty Of Congress in legislating
on the tariff and kindred subjects to take
note of what is passing in other parts Of the
world, and particularly in England. Our
cotton goods Of various descriptions have
already found, their way into tho English
markets and are offered for sale in
all the English towns. This is per-
haps our most advanced manufacture ;
but others are treading close upon its heels
in comparative chcapness. Our shoes have
gained footing in several European coun-
tries, and some of our manufactures in steel
and iron are better in quality and lower in
price than any articles of their kind made
elsewhere. An interesting London letter in
the World states that in consequence Of the
appearance and ready sale Of American
goods in the English markets 'the cry
for protection is daily growing stronger
in this country. The workingmen are
thoroughly alarmed. They see Ameri-
can calicoes in every shop window and
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Pulpit Topics To-Day.

This being o week devoted especially to
the moral and spiritual well-being of young
men many of our city pastors will preach
on subjects peculiarly adapted to them.
But of tho iest DR.. Hepworth will reconcile
tho antagonism between religion and cul-
ture, and will direct troubled souls where
they may find rest and JOY and become like
those who shall be described by Mr.. Lloyd
sunlike Christians, of whom there are too
few In oil our churches. Mr.. Hull will
demonstrate that tho Christians strength
resides in Christ crucified and risen again,
while Mr.. Martyr draws lessons from the
childhood Of Jesus. and Mr.. Plumley ex-'
plains how men may come to Christ.
especially if they are in the condition Of
Mr. Colcord's man-seeking for God. Mr..
Johns will describe scenes on the Lake Of
Genesareth, and in doing SO will drive nails
into sure places by apt illustrations and
pointed practical truths. DR.. King will
tell us who is greatest in the kingdom
of heaven, and DIR. Crook will give Biblo
reading on The Lords Prayer-the first
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11
Congress Yesterday.

The republican leaders in the Houee yes
terday made q very strong effort to manu-
tacture some partisan capital on On amend
ment which Mr. Hooker, of Mississippi,
offered to the Army bill prohibiting the en-
ployment Of troops in the suppression Of
instruction or for other purposes except at
the request of the Legislatures and Gov
ernors of the States. The opportunity was
at once seized upon by Mr.. Garfield to re-
mind the House and the country of 1861
and of the events. which followed. The
member from Ohio must have been disap-
pointed at the result of his dexterous little
diversion, for the responses it called forth
were very far from what he evidently ex-
pected they would be. The Southern men
were too sharp to fall into the trap that had
been set for them, and nearly all who spoke
took the broadcast and most patriotic positions
on the question, specially commanding the
administration and its policy. The amend
ment received only thirty-eight votes.
Another noteworthy feature of the debate
was in reference to the contradictory re-
ports and dispatches Of the Adjutant Gen.
eral in regard to the strength Of the army.
According to the statement Of Mr.. Atkins,
the chairman Of the Committee on Appro-
prations, five hundred men have been en-
listed since the bill was prepared, which,
he maintains, was O clear violation Of law
and which will be made the subject of in-
vestigation. The bill was finished in COM
mittee of the whole, but the amendments
adopted were found to be 80 much in con-
flict that it was decided to let it 60 over
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Twins run In the family.
. Bob Ingorsoll never fun.
General Butler has stopped proposing.
Game birds sometimes pick up spent shot and are
poisoned
Mcclellan Is telegraphing on to Halleck for q much
larger majority.
The Cincinnati Commercial worries because France
has no BoucicauL
No girl ever shot herself because she was IN love
with Mark Twain.
Boston girls are not so we'll educated tho boys.
Congressman Congcr, OF Michigan, threatens to be
tho wit of tho session.
Tamago has registered for heaven. bat tho deuce
may challenge his vote.
We propose Private Dalzsll or w. 81. Tweed a. the
patron saint OF journalism.
We are convinced that the late election was vndI.
cation of Henry Clay Dean.
Song Of the bank president his way TO Canada
''Shall wo know each other thercY"
Congressman Townsend, OF Troy. must not permit
Congcr, OF Michigan, to steal his laurcs
Bishop Kip. OF the Methodist Church In California,
'is visiting Justice Field, In Washington
Governor Hampton must keep up his spccches II
no does not he will not be Vice President
Senator Morton was in early life halter. This ID
what led him say ''Sboot tho hat"
Halstoad thinks that republicans are alive yet even
though they did stay away from the polls.
Goucrai 0. O Howard is In San Francisco Lct,a
make him the noxt Governor OF New Jersey.
Tho Toledo Blade Is OF those papers that steal
an idea and working It over present II new shape
Tho widow OF tho late Senator Morton will reside AZ
Now Haven until her son Oliver graduates IRON Yale
The Now Orleans ncayuns Is impressed with tina
idea that modern roormers think that whatever is il
wrong.
Morrisscy and Pondleton will probably head the
democratic ticket for President and vico President
ncxttime.
What tho republicans regret 10 that Tom Hycr is not
alive tn head kind OF ticket and mako &c
interesting.
Sir Philip Edmund wodehouse K G. n, and Sic
Henry wilnot, H. r., OF England, are at the 81.
Nicholas Hotel
Senator Voorhees,, OF Indiana, Is far from being q
rich He will arrive In Washington ON Monday
with his family.
Eyes" SAID Chicago girl, ~ weighed 140 pounds,
but whom Rignold glued his eye onto mo weighed
only seven and halLn
The more you got hit with rotten eggs In the con.
tests OF this o tho bigger tho slice Of cheese you cut
out for yourself for the other world.
Mr. &. o. Perrin Clerk OF the Court OF Appeals 70.
turned on tho Egypt from European tour, and had
hard voyage Tho Court assemblies 1t Albany "
morrow. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11

The theatrical season has rarely presented
greater attractions at this time Of the year
than will be found announced in our col
umns to-day. There is scarcely q public
hall or O place of entertainment in the me-
tropolis that has not been engaged, and the
faith Of managers is illustrated by the
earncstness with which they are respec-
lively pushing the claims OF the several ar
lists under their charge. The public, how
ever, have no reason to complain Of want
Of dramatic pleasure. At Wallack's we shall
have during the week an exquisite play en-
titled "False Shame" superbly mounted
and in every way in keeping with
the reputation OF this well known
theatre. At the Union Square the
"Mother's Secret" is on the bills, and
it bids fair to secure q place, as it
has done in Paris, among the most success
full sensational plays. Mr.. Joe Jefferson as
Rip Van Wrinkle has been doing good
business at Booths and people never
seem tired of contemplating the beauti-
full character which he impersonates.
Nevertheless, there is O universal desire
that he shall illustrate his art in other ways
and give the public other pictures Of the
profession of which he hos such command.
A great actor like Mr.. jefferson cannot
afford to confne himself to single part
and hide his talents in napkin.
Janauschek, after q wonderful inter-
probation of Brunhilde at the Broadway
Theatre, has wisely changed to ''Chesney
Wold," and will give us during the week
representations of Lady Dedlock and the
French maid Hortense, two of the favorite
which she has thrown her own artistic
strength and enthusiasm. At the Fifth
Avenue tomorrow night Miss Mary An.
derson makes her debut in New York. This
lady hns been on the Western and Southern
stage for several years, and everywhere has
won praise for what is described as phenome-
nal acting. Strength, originality and fine elo-
cution arc said to be her strong points, and
the public will doubtless watch with in
terest her endeavor to fit the shoes Of the
great tragedians who have passed away
1t is said Of Janauschek that she wears
the mantle of Charlotte Cushmnn. and it is
true that in some of her impersonations she
does resemble in act and feature that great
actress; but it is alleged to be equally true
that when Mary Anderson plays Meg Mer-
rifles she will reveal power that will mark
her as the coming American tragedienne.
With such attractions rs these the New
York public certainly have no right to COM
plain, and the managers deserve hearty
support.
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know that they are admitted in this country
duty free" The London Times says in
recent market report:-"The business done
with Australia and New Zealand in Biz.
mingham and Sheffield is not now worth
tenth of what it was three years ago.
There is evidence that the Australian orders
for American hardware have increased
in the same period nearly twenty.
fold" When the quality and cheapness Of
our manufactures have reached this stage
and are making their way against our most
formidable rival, both in England herself
and her distant colonies, our tariff legisla.
ton should be adapted to this change.
The theory of protection has always been
that we needed to foster our manufactures
during their infancy and while they were
attaining maturity, but that they would at
length outgrow this necessity. That time
has come, and it is now as much for the
interest of our manufactures to encourage
their introduction abroad rs it formerly
was to protect them at home. We are Of
the beginning of new commercial era.
Wise action by Congress will enable us to
supplanC EnBlanu III Inc iharAets WHICH
have been the chief source of her wonder
full prosperity and wealth. Our sectional
controversies have rendered us inattentive
to the approach Of this great opportunity
but the wise policy of President Hayes hav.
ing given us domestic tranquility, after
long period of political storms, the time
has fully come for Congress to revise our
commercial regulations and trim our rher.
camille sails to catch the favoring winds.
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An EXTRAORDINARY SCENE took place in one
Of the Jersey courts yesterday. The Grand Jury,
which was evidently reluctant to ndict the pool
sellers, was brought into court, and, under the
threat of being locked up until they discharged
their duty, presented twelve indictments against
the persons they had attempted to screen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-11

A FEATURE of downtown business life, the
existence even of which is unknown to the
great majority of city people, is elsewhere de-
scribed. We mean the system adopted by the
banks, the Western Union Telegraph Company
the HERALD composing department and other
large establishments for providing the en-
ployes with dinner and lunch during business
hours. In thirty-thrce of the fity-eight banks
that form the Clearing House Association din
ncr is every day given to their clerks, and in
the Western Union building large restaurant
business is conducted. The plan possesses
many advantages for employer and employee.
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IT SEEMS that the Illinois delegation in Con-
gress were allowed to select the Minister to Ger
many and that Colonel lngcrsoll was their
unanimous choice. The Illinois men, unlike
those of Pennsylvania, probably took the prccau-
ton to find ont the predisposition of the admin
istration in the matter.