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The New York herald., 1878-11-28
TOO MUCH "OLD SOJER."

why don't you live happily together. my good
people? And why don't you treat your wife better.
John? reprovingly observed Judge Morgan TO the six
footer AMI his very dminutive wife who stood be-
fore him yesterday at jefferson Market Police Court
I'm an old sojer. Jedge. Yer Honor" said the man.
Hes led me wretchcd life these last Ave years,
Yer Honor" quoth the woman.
'why do you abuse hcr?''
I'm an old sojer Jcdge, Yer Honor" sadly whined
the giant again.
ri you're a soldier you shouldn't beat your wife,
remarked the Court with some asperity.
Hes almost broke me heart" piped the little
woman.
''what do you want me to do with him ?"
II Just want you TO put the law to him hard as
you can, Jcdgc. Yer Honor. spitetully rejoned the
wife.
.'Im old sojer. Forgive me. dear wife I" sniv-
eled the prisoner.
"Put ii to him hard yeige Yer Honor" added she.
"Tm an old sojcr. Jcdgc, Yer Honor! vet. Jedgc!
vct!" and he wept aloud.
what regiment were you in ?" asked the Court.
'The Second New York light artillery. I'm an old
soier. Jcdgei''
Where did you with h?"
''At the first and second battles OF Bulls Run. I'm
an old soicr Jcdge!'
who commanded the battery o.
Governor Morgan. I'm an old sojcr -"
''He didn't. Ton days You can't old sojer me- "
said the Judge, and the man went to prison.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
BOGUS CHECKS.

middle aged man named Lester Beach was yestAr-
day committed for trial at the Tombs Police Court by
Judge Murray in default of $4,000 bail on each of
four charges of obtaining money by of fraud
ulent checks. The complainants are George f..
Morse, who advanced $40 npon check for 500
drawn upon the Mechanics Bank of Brooklyn
Joseph Hartinstein. who made an advance upon u
check drawn upon the Newark City National Bank
for &115: Morris Stcnhar'lt who invested $50 in one
drawn upon the Bank OF New York. and Robert I.
Clay, who accommodated Beach to the extent of $50
upon check for $3.50 on the Newark CITY National
Bank The names signed to these checks were of per-
who had no accounts with the banks. and the
ccrtifcation which each check bore was an undis-
guiscd forgery Tho prisoner claimed that they had
been given him by Chares j. Titus. with whom he re-
Gently formed pnrtn,rship. and that he igno
rant OF their character Titus also arrested. bat
Judge Murray discharged him because there was no
other evidence than Beachs statement against him.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
RAPID TRANSIT AND BILLPOSTERS

It will be recollccted that q month ago there
an epidemic of handbils and posters over the col
umns of the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Com
pany in Sixth avenue. containing advertisements OF
theatres. &c. Many complaints were made by resi-
dents the avenues; and to make test case. Rich
ard Cahill, of the men employed by Paulding
the billposter, in sticking such bills. arrested
and held for trial as for misdemcanor, under the
statute against malicious wanton mischief in in
uring defacing the structure OF the railroad. The
trial occurred at Special Sessions yesterday. and
cited much interest the railroad company and the
people being represented by Mr.. Harrison and the
prisoner by Messrs. Howe Humnie The evidence
faced the columns (which required by the law to
be kept well painted and Of aud tasteful appear
ance). hut that by gathering moisture. they soften
tho paint and rnst and corrodc the iron of the
columns, and have q tendency to weaken the
structure OF the railways and that the company has
been put to considerable expense in scrubbing of the
posters and repaintng the columns. After pro-
tracted discussion of the law and the facts the
prisoner found guilty and sentenced to pay fine
Of $20 Mr. Harrison having stated to the Court that
the object of the prosecution was not to secure
severe sentence the facts would justify but only
to make example of Cah and stop the practice
of pasting bills on the structure Of the railway.
The railway company say that IL any more bills
pasted there they will not only arrest and prosecute
the billposters, but will for damages all the
theatres and other places business is advertised
in that way. the law emitting plaintiff to at least SIS
damages in each case and TO much more may be
proved to be collected from the persons whoS puAi
ness is advertised.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
POSTAL ROUTE AROUND THE WORLD.

To THE EDITOR HIRAID:-
Referring TO an item published in your Washington
dispatches this morning to the effect that party OF
chemists in Saxony had despatched postal card
around the world in lit days. would say that the
experiment is not at all new. Happening to know q
merchant in Swatow. China. forwarded letter to
him last June together with letter OF advice re-
auesting him to reforward it by way of London as
had sent it by way OF San Francisco. have the let
ter with its various postmarks. i'll my possession.
It took 10S days for it TO accomplish its journey.
losing quite a number of days In going to Swatow.
that il of the main route The following are tho
various postmarks brooklyn, June g. 1878. IL A.
NJ. New York, June 4; Hong Kong July 90; Swatow.
July %. Back To Hong Kong, July ~; London. Sep
tember 2; New York. September 20; Brooklyn, Sep
tember 90 , z. NJ making 1o5 days and hours from
Brooklyn to Brooklyn. Very respectfully,
THOMAS H. MORRISON.
No. All Myrtle avenue. brooklyn.
NOVEMBER IS, 1875
The New York herald., 1878-11-28

icated After supper he took about So and again left
the boat. as he says. with the intention
little girl went after him and met him at the corner
of south and Dover streets when he gave her S5.
She returned with him to the pier. schooner was
next to the pier and the first mate who happened to
be on deck saw the child trying to get her father
several boats to the Corsey. He helped them
to the next boat, coal barge, and heard the child
pleading with her father to come down into the cabin
of their craft He refused to do but laid down
where he The girl. it is thought, then took OF
her skirt and put it under his head for pillow, be-
sides getting his overcoat and spreading it over
him. This was the last seen of the child. Far
they have friends lie says she very smart, and
would not be at all likely to fall overheard she had
always lived boat If she did fall overheard he
said she was a good swimmer. and could have kept'
her head above water until assistance came
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A HINT TO THE AUcT1oNrERs.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In the interest of the public there ought to be an
exposure made of the manner in which recent book
auction in this city conducted. For many yof the
books the auctionccr had private orders at certain
specified prices. the understanding. of being
that If the books, being fairly offered for sale.
brought less the parties leaving such orders would
get the benefit of it. But this, which only simple
justice, was not allowed them. For instance. left
an order for a book ut not SO per volume,
expecting that If. when the book was put
UP and person present gave than. say, 81 30
per volume, the Guctioneer would then bid for me
81 IS, and tho book should be mine. But there was
no such fair play this occasion. Instead of that,
when the auctioneer came to the book wanted he
said, ''(sentcmcn. have offer of So volume on
this book: how much will You give n thus
making victim. giving no benefit of the offer
] had left with him in confidence but securing that
price for the book Mt any rate Book buyers should
not submit to this kind Of imposition indeed il they
will only it they have the power in their own
hands of rendering such practices impossible in the
future. MANHATTAN.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A SOUTH CAROLINIAN REPLIES TO
MIR. J. b. CAMPBELL.

To THE EpiroR OF THE HEnALD:-
As Carolina woman. have read. with indignant
scorn tho attacks made upon that State and her best
sons by one J. u. Campbell. From his assumption
of the r6te of martyr he would lead the North to be-
cve that he Is true and loyal of the SOIL
whereas he is Massac chusctts adventurcr who went
to south Carolina To try his fortunes. All he IL he
to that state and the folly of its citizens in
ing their most sacrel rights to stranger. He has fed
upon public pap until he has grown fat and
now begins 10 kick" His attempts to throw
mud upon the fair fnme of Wade Hampton very
much like the pigmys efforts in the direction
when he tried to insult Cyclop by pulling his
beard. Then. again, the small poodle who attacked
lion might give Mr.. Campbell little Of his expert
ence. I am afraid IL this worthy gentleman who
..I,as done much for south Carolina continues In
his present couryc hc Will fint i i c in The position
of the hu Who at;cniptcu to butt the ,nc on the
track the Lull got the worst of IT. Mr. campbell
may point the moral, us he has adorned the tale.
SOUTH CARVLINLAN.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

At an adjourned meeting of the Board Of Education
yesterday afternoon the resignation of Commander
Phythian of the schoolshp st. Marys, received
and accepted The Board went into committee of
the whole, Commissioner Dowd in the chair and
President Wood on the floor for the purpose
of taking action on the report presented
by Commissioner Bell from the Committee
ON Salaries and Economy. Among the resoiu-
tions in this report that were adopted the'folow-
ing:-"Thst person shall he examined for teach
er's license who has not attained the age of eighteen
years" The discussion on this report referred
to the Committee on Laws.
The Board then took action upon the resolution re-
garding the salaries of the City Superintendent and
the assistants. The resolution amended TO read -
Salary Of City superintendent S5225 two assistants
at S4ZI5 ouch; five assistants at 50. $40 each
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A SLOUGH OF DEsPoND.

TO THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Permit a woman to ask your notice of the utterly
disgraceful condition of Waverley place. west Of
Sixth avenue, which is now in an inundated state
from the late heavy rains and threatens to be impas
sable if winter weather sets in. Some time ago it
in Of being repaved and has been left in
half completed condition, totally obstructng it
thoroughfare The pool of stagnant water filing the
street attracts all the idle boys OF this popuous neigh
borhood and they amuse themselves by spashing the
same over the passersby and at the houses. making
the doorsteps and windows filthy, added to which
they the boys) create uproar in their sport, pre-
venting all peace and quiet Will the efficient police
look after this intolerable nuisance?
WAvERLEY PLACE.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28

BEArr1E-DENsMoRE--On Wednesday, November
81 1878 by the Rev. Hiram Hutchns, at the Bedford
Avenue BAPTIST Church. Brooklyn, ii. S. BEATTIE, OF
New York city to MARY T.. daughter of Byron Dens-
more of Brooklyn
HuGER-FI.EITMANN.--On November 2 at the
residence of the brides parents Cassel. Germany.
CAspAR HILGER to BERTHA FLEiTMANN, daughter OF
Hermann Fleitmann. ESD, of New York.
('CoNNoR-WAr WArsoN-In Brooklyn, Tuesday,
November at the residence of the brides brother.
by the Rev f. L. Hiscox, ID. D.. EUGENE OCoNNoR to
MAMIE E. youngest daughter OF George watson, ESQ.,
all of Brooklyn.
TuERs-CilLBERT.-At Jersey City,. on Wednesday.
27th inst by the Rev. Dr. W. II. Parmly. SPENCER 9.
TIERs Of Newark and LIBBIE L. GILBERT, of Jersey
City. No cards
observation-disclosures, November 25. by the Rev.
J. 7. Fitz-Harris. MARTIN j. WALSH. of Kingston.
Canada KATE NJ, daughter Of the late p II. Egans
of this city. No cards.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
SUPERINTENDENT DAWSON.

Commissioner Conover has made a report TO the
Board of Commissioners of the Department Of Public
Parks in regard to the charges recently brought by
Commissioners Lane against John +. Dawson. super
intendent OF Parks These charges were that Dawson
took OF the horses belonging to the department
to go to the Jerome Park the 9TH October
LAST that he constantly and wfully ncgccts }s du-
ties as superintendent and that on the 18th OF octo-
Der. he grossly insult"d Commissioner Lane by
shaking his fist in the Commissioner face aud using
insulting language 10 him. Commissioner Conover
finds that the charges are without foundation.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
THE MISSING CHILD.

Up to late hour last night tidings had been re-
ccivod of Mary Josephine Farrell the ccveny
daughter of John Farrell the captain Of the canal boat
Corsey, lying at the foot of Dover street. who has
been missing since Monday. From statements made
by several parties and the story Of Mrs Farrell to-
gccr with that of her husband it appears that after
The boat was moored to the slip last Monday after
noon Farrell went to tho Trinity building ia Broad
way, taking Josephine with him. lie purchased sew
eral articles before returning among them cloak Tor
the little girl. They both returned the boat about
hve o'clock aud Farrell was then somewhat intox.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
EXPENSIVE REFORM.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Why is it that new method Of paying the teachers
of the public schools has recently been adopted?
Has any principal, carrying the amount Of money
necessary to pay the teachers in his school, yet
been knocked down and robbed, or absconded with
the money in his possession? If such occurrence
has taken place no one has ever heard Of it. The
method requires several gentlemen to traverse
give each teacher check for the salary due and to
take several days for the performance of their aru-
ons duties. In those days Of economy and reform
why adopt and expensive method, which neccs-
states the creation of offices and the employ
ment of cabs. when a principal has done and could
still continue to do the work in much less time
without any extra expense and as checks are to 0e
given to the tcechers instead of the money, with
ont any risk whatever? If the present system
tnues in force it would be well to apply for of the
new positions Of check carrier. which would be
agreeable less fatigung and better paid than that of
teacher SUFFERER
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
WHY HE DRANK.

you ought TO be ashamed to get drunk. said the
Fifyscvcnth street Court Judge yesterday to rather
well dressed young man.
II know 1t, but couldn't help IT,"
..why not? what made you drink
THAT haiti" pointing to well worn straw hat he
held IN his hand.
THAT haty'
Eyes, sir. hadn't money to buy cloth hat and
felt 20 badly about IL drank to cure my misery
Ten days, with such an excuse, said the Court.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A MODEL CAR DRIVER.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
came from Harlem few evenings ago on the l. AS
boat landing at Twenty third street about half past
two. There took car No. 2. of the Twenty third
street line. and placed my fare in the box Immediately
after entering. There were but four others in the
car. Allowing all the money to disappear from view
the driver opened the door and stated there
fare missing asking each in turn if they had paid
When answered him In the affirmative he refused to
take my word and insolently demanded five cents or
my instant withdrawal from the refused either
TO pay leave. He immediately stopped the and
roughly caught me by the arm, dragged me to the
door and there actually threw out. If this treat
ment is to be tolerated ladies cannot travel tho
Twenty third street line without the protection OF
gentleman. they will be liable at any time to be
grossly insulted. L. q. D.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28

provisions of the Wills presented the relations of the de-
ceased toward others who naturally be expected TO
be the recipients of his through the natural chan
ncs of the through direct of the deceased
consider all evidence offered touching the phys
cal and mental condition Of the deceased and from all OF
them the last will and testament OF the de-
ceased.
therefore conclude that neither the instrument bearing
date Both of August 1873 either of those offered for
probate bearing subsequent date the last will and es
lament Of the deceased and they all accordingly
sa,ta1
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
COMMISSIONERS ON TRIAL.

Tho trial Of the Kings County Charity Commits
soners tor nalfeasanco in Office continued be-
fore Justice Gilbert aud Associate Justices wickham
aud Piggott. in the Kings County Court of Oyer and
Tcrmincr yesterday Thos r. Norris, president of the
Board testified that he unable 10 say what would
have happened had not tho Commissioners made pro-
vision tor fitting up the offices. He had acted. he
said solely In the interest Of the public, and
voted TO spend money for emergency that he did
not believe W be emergency. Commissioner Kes.
sci was sworn, but his testimony unimportant.
The case then adjourned until Monday next.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
A NEGLIGENT CONTRACTOR.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALp;--
recently built in I35h street for distance
of about $50 feet east of Willis avenue. in the Twenty
third ward of this city, and although the contractor
apparently completed his work more than month
ago. there remains upon the sidewalk large pile Of dirt
which the public have to pass. II is bad enough
in pleasant weather. but when stosmy it is horrible
1t to that the contractor. whoever is
sponsible, should be compelled to respect rights
and remove the obstruction. INQUIRER.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28

tempted to kill his wife; but the andady Elizabeth
Cunningham, stepped between them and received
severe cut on the left arm. She taken to Belle
The man unruly that the officer who arrested
him had to knock him down 10 subdue him. He was
held default of bail for trial. although the land
lady said she willing to have him go. To
porter he said. Il meant to kill my wife. even if
for ii. -
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
STREET INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOW

y INSTITUTIONS THE BOWENI.
To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
While the Inspector of Encumbrances has his hand
in removing street stands around Washington Market
let him send of his assistants to clear the block
in the Bowcry, between Hester and Grand streets.
some of the storekeepers there seem to think they
own about feet of the sidewalk and that they
lumber the walk with oilcoths, furniture, carpets,
boxes oyster baskets, &C., well side awnings.
A SUFFERER.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

[yorE.-Le.ters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention Complainants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
Write only on one side of the paper.-ED. HERALD
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
DRUNK AND MURDEROUs.

Patrick \. Hsrvin. bricklayor. twenty eight years
of age upon his arrival home at No. 3i5 East Thirty
fifth street yesterday afternoon. found his wife drunk
and dinner ready. He left the house and returned
| intoxicated himself. Drawing . jsckknifs he at-
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
TEACHERS SALARIES,

To THE EDIToR THE HERALD
Can you inform the teachers of Primary School No
l3 how long it takes to ride from Greenwich avenue
Downing street? We have not received our salaries
yet while Greenwich avenue teachers received theirs
ON Wednesday. W. IL p
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
HARLEM STREET LAMPS.

To EDITOR HERALD
Why are the street lamps in Harlem put out as
early as half-past five every morning? Is the city
trying to economize by saving gas, is the gentle
man who extingushes the lights in terrible hurry
to get his breakfast? LEXINGTON.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.
MARRIED.

LgvY-HERRMaNN.-Mr. MYER II. LEVY to Miss
CARRIE HERMANN. both of this CITY, No cards.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
THE NEW JERSEY MUTUAL LIFE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Win Receiver Parker. of the defunct New Jersey
Mutual Life Insurance Company, give little
couragenent to anxious policy holders by stating
when they may expect dividends
POLICY HOLDER.
The New York herald., 1878-11-28
Bl lRT
DIED.

coHrS-Mrs. DINA COHEN. of s5th ST.. of bright
boy. All well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-07
Trade Dollars.

Complaints continue of the unfairness
of accepting trade dollars weighing 400
grains at only 90 cents. while the new dol
lar weighing only 4123 grains is accepted
at face value. VIM. Mcdonnell farmer
from Black Hawk. is the last one to be
beat on this speculation, receiving 81 IN
trade dollars, which were afterwards re.
fused except at 90 cents on the dollar.
This trade dollar scheme is only another
instance of the loose and pernicious legis-
iation of the republican party, which the
democratic congress. will be compelled to
rectify at its next session. The very way
to have honest legislation, and laws which
will benefit the whole people and not a
class, is to sustain the democratic party,
the only party that can afford permanent
relief to all classes. The Senate is al.
ready democratic and the next House will
be even more SO than now, until then we
must wait. Success to democracy means
relief, reform and better times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-07

Pozzoni's preparations are standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder
is very popular with ladies and pronoun
oed valuable, delicately perfumed, anc
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it IS free from injurious
ingredients and imparts natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm, which prevents hail
from falling OUT, and accelerates its growth
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant anC
thoroughly removes dandruff. These SUI
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found in all cases just q.
represented. A trial viii convince tht
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-07

IMPORTANT TO Persons VISITING New
YoRK,-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plar
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate. adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteeI
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, fire,
of expense. We ADVISE you to give tn,
Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-07
The I.ill1nntians.

Next Saturday afternoon and evening
we are promised rare treat in the amuse-
ment line. The LilIiputian Opera Co. COM
posed of the smallest people in the world.
will appear in the amusing operetta oil
Jack the Giant Killer. These little peo-
pie are wonderful not only in respect to
their diminutive size but also from the
fact that they are trained actors and sin
gers and their entertainment is pleasing
not only to the young, but to those oil
more mature age.
We clip the following which explains
itself:
The songs were finely rendered in tones
far sweeter than are generally heard out.
side of the grand opera, and the acting
was faultless Time and agaiL the i'm
mense house rang with applause. and the
audience which filled it in every part was
wild with delight. Throughout the COM
pany is first-class in every respecr, and
presents the most instructive aud anus.
ing entertainment possible. -.Ioliet San.
Reserved seats at Wylie & McCune's
book store.