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The New York herald., 1878-12-04
Honorable and Honest.

A savings bank in New Hampshire has
failed, with about three hundred thousand
dollars due to depositors, and it is stated
that almost one-half Of the resources are in
vested in personal and collateral securities.
The treasurer Of the suspended institution
manages a private banking house as we'll,
and it is alleged, according to the tele-
graphic report Of the failure, that the funds
Of the former have been used in the opera
tions Of the latter, in violation of the Saw
ings Bank law. At'the same time we nre
informed that the Bank Commissioners Of
the State have made an investigation, and
find nothing but honorable and honest
conduct" on the part of the treasurer.
From this we are bound to believe that the
savings of the poor people who intrusted
their money to the institution that has
closed its doors were not made use Of by
the treasurer in the operations of his own
private banking enterprise, as such an
illegal application OF the deposits would
certainly be anything but honorable and
honest conduct
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
The War in Afghanistan.

Operations i'll Afghanistan have reached
apparently very nearly the point at which
they will stand still Tor the winter. Should
the fighting actually on hand in the Peiwar
Pass not be in its results oil that the British
commanders would like there may be some
continued activity on that line, but the
Kwettnh column and the Peshawur column
seem likely 10 remain where they nre. At
the outset the purpose of movement this
year was explained on the theory that it
was desired only to get positions from
which q rapid advance might be made more
adyantageously next season, and it was
even thought that the Khyber column
would 60 only to Ali Musid; but as prepa-
rations went on that intention seemed to be
forgotten. and we heard Of the plan
10 push one force forward to Jelalabad
and the other to Kandanar. The first
portion of this scheme may be carried out at
once it Jelalabad has really been evacuated.
But there was trouble with the Kwettah
Kandahar column, and it was evident that
very slight resistance on the part Of the en-
emy at that point, added to the natural diff
cause serious trouble. General Roberts
column found the enemy in its front and
did not get on rapidly, and had TO even halt
and get things in shapet to storm strong post
that the enemy seemed disposed to contest
with will Monday was appointed for
that storm, and our dispatches report the
fact OF the figh.. With these two columns
held in check the Khyber column could
not go very far without more danger than
it was wise TO venture, and the facility
with which the pass can be closed behind
that column, as shown few days since, is
a lesson, perhaps, not lost on the military
administ ration. So the intention to stop
it at Dakka is resumed, and the fighting at
Peiwar is all we shall hear OF this winter.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
FINE ARTS.

ART STUDENTS LEAGUE MONTHLY EXHIBITION.
The Art Students League gave their usual monthly
reception and exhibition at their rooms In Fifth
avenue last evening. The display or pictures studies
in oil and water colors, charcoal sketches and
pen and inks was, think the best
exhibit yet made and was thoroughly enjoyed
pleasant affairs TO attend for there is always good
deal worth seeing Much credit should be given to
the committee of League members who get up tho
little collections, for they always have something
good To show and what they gather their walls ~
always full Of life and snap and eninently artistic
Professor Chases we'll grasped and admirably
toned portrait of Duveneck hung in the centre OF the
lures loaned by him; "A Wet Day on River Sids.''
by velton: an example OF the work of the talented
Russian. Chebowski; strong portrait OF Dr. Dollu-
gcr--who by the way looks convivial-
coiorful little head by G. Gsupp Near
these were q little landscape and rock study by
Robert Minor; several effective studies Of Venetian
and other by 4. +. Bunner; some Of J. &.
fishing life at the Grand Menan. and strik-
ing and admirable little portrait of
well known art patron by j.. G. Beckwifl
On the south wall were hung several
Smith. They executed with great skill the work
being broad and quick aud yet full Of suggestive and
delicate drawing There was bust and tile club
portrait. modelled by william Il. O'Donovan. In
Louis {. Tiffany. were on the north wall.
a. were q couple Of oil studies by 4. W. Wood
A number Of A. +. Burners excellent pen and ink
sketches in Rothenburg, Bavaria and Venice hung
with etchngs by fortuuy and Whistler. Ia the st-
joining portrait class arranged on screen
over the fireplace. decorated with tiles BY Winsiow
Homer, number Of his delicious little wster Color
pastoras of the excellent results OF his SUM
uVr' work.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
S0cialinln In Church.

1t is one of the cheering signs of the
times that several sermons upon socialism
we're preached in this city last Sunday.
We are not Of those who believe that
socialism or any kindred absurdity can
ever reach dangerous proportions in this
country, but SO long as few knaves and
many half-thinkers are urging it as general
panacea for personal grievances, and many
Of the destitute and discouraged are believ-
ing what is told them on the subject, it is
proper that the moral aspects of the
vaunted institution should be discussed
by oil teachers and custodions Of the public
conscience. The best antidote for social
ism is line Of teaching that shall
enable the misinformed and discontented
to comprehend that the happiest, strongest,
manifest individual is he who takes care of
himself Such teachings are fully within
the power and scope of the Church, and are
indicated by more Scriptural reflections,
injunctions and historical passages than any
preacher can avail himself of before social
ism becomes dead issue in America. Be-
Sides all pastors have ready made au-
diences whose confidence is already secured,
and are justified by their profession in ape
plying to the subject those high moral tests
which, In spite Of human selfshness, the
world is all the while accepting to large
degree, and becoming better by doing SO.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04


down the stairs, but they will find out
their mistake when u snow storm is upon
us. Every stairway leading to the elevated
stations should be properly rooted, and it
would be we'll if canvas should be provided
and arrangements made for speedily putting
up and changing at will side coverings as
well, so as to prevent the snow from blow
ing in, and to protect the passengers from the
sharp winter winds as they ascend and
descend Nothing is. more certain than
that the steep stairs will become nothing
better than so many shafts OF solidly packed
snow in case of n heavy fall, unless some
means are adopted to cover them in. 1t
will be to the advantage OF the roads to
attend 10 this very necessary matter without
delay.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
Congress.

The House of Representatives made an
excellent beginning of the important work
OF the session yesterday by passing two of
the Appropriation bills, one for the sup
port of the Military Academy and the other
for the Notifications. II this prompt
attention to business is continued Congress
will not be pressed for time toward the
close OF the session, and there will
be less danger of the passage of
crude and mischievous legislation rs
the day of adjournment approaches. 1t
was of course natural that a large
number Of bills should have been intro
duced. Not one in ten of them will, as
suredly, ever be heard Of again. In the
Senate the Texas and Pacific Railroad sub
sidy project put in an early appearances un-
der the sponsorship of Mr.. Stanley Mat
thews, who advocated it's pas age. Mr..
Matthews magnificent ideas are not likely
to be carried out this year In accordance
with the suggestion of the Secretary of the
Treasury Mr. Morrill, introduced a bill pro-
viding for the issue Of certificates Of deposit
as low as ten dollars in exchange for coin or
United States notes bearing interest at the
rate OF 3 G5- 100 per cent per annum and con-
yertible into our per cent bonds Mr.. Beck
submitted resolutions asking information in
regard to silver payments by the Treasury,
and the standing committees were reap
pointed. The proceedings in both houses
were devoid Of all political excitement.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
"Crib-Cracking" in China.

To our baffied Dogberries, who have failed
equally to discover the man who stabbed Al
derman Morris, the Manhattan Bank burglars
or the Stewart grave robbers, crumb OF
comfort comes from afar of In China it
seems the professionals 'scrack cribs too,
and escape--at least in Hong Kong. In
the latter British colony almost the en-
tire revenue is devoted to q police
force recruited from the Indian Sepoys,
whose numbers may be guessed from
the service costing three-quarters of mill
ion dollars per annum. There are banks
and warehouses and gold dealers establish
ments in plenty, SO that we have all the
conditions for q comparison. Now it seems
that the Chinese brethren of the Jimmy"
Of his treasure, SO at night they landed a
hundred, armed men, turned out the gas,
posted sentinels in true burglar fashion,
and then coolly cracked the crib. !"
They found safe and they set to work
on it, they hammered it; they pounded
it; they made noise enough to awaken the
neighbors, though they could not open the
safe. The alarmed neighbors called to all
the gods in the Chinese calendar and the
thieves shouted fire. Then came the po-
lice, like all true police, armed with clubs
when they should have been armed with
pistols At an order from the burglar chief
all hands were piped to repel Dogberries,
and after couple Of the police had been
speared the remainder thought it best
to hurry home for more deadly weapons.
Then the sweating burglars returned to the
obstinate sale and pounded and hammered
it again. When tired Of this they retreated
to their steam tug as calmly as they
came, md have not been heard Of since.
1t is true that one Chinaman was killed,
but Chinaman, more or. less, is Of lit
tie account in China. Since that night
in September clews that led to the
waters edge, and nowhere else, have
been plenty in Hong Kong. Now let our
'sleuthhounds Of the law" take comfort.
With bloodhound or terrier they tracked
the late Mr.. Stewards remains to the church
yard ratings they traced the stolen bonds
to the door Of the bank, and they followed
the assassins knife to the outside Of the
Alderman's s coat and the Hong Kong police
have done no better. There is one point Of
difference in the story worthy Of note-the
old Chinese dealer in gold did no. give the
combination" to the janitor.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
Cover Them Up.

We may expect n fall of snow at any mo-
ment now that we have entered upon the
Christmas month. The people look to the
elevated railroads as a most valuable relief
from former obstructions 10 travel in case
of heavy storm and snow blockade. But
how are they to get TO the cast side elevated
stations if the stairways are to be left un-
covered and to become blocked with snow
and rendered not only difficult to ascend
and descend, but absolutely dangerous to
life and limb2 This will assuredly be the
case unless the stairs are properly rooted,
AS they now are partially on the Metro
politan road. The railroad authorities
may suppose that il will be easy enough
to shovel off the snow and sweep
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

The WEATHER.-The storm centre that passed
over district Monday is now moving into
the ocean OH Nova Scotia with increased energy.
Another centre OF disturbance has moved into
the lake regions from the Northwest, and is adj
vancing rapidly eastward, attended by rains,
SHOWS and strong winds. The barometer is
above the mean in the West and the Gulf and
South Atlantic States. Rain and snow have
falleu in the New England States, the lake
regions and the central valley districts The
winds have bceu fresh to brisk on the Mid
die Atlantic and New England coast
and the lake regions. brisk 10 high in the North.
west and West, and generally light elsewhere.
The temperature has fallen in the lake regions,
the Middle Atlantic States and the Gulf dis
tsicts. It has risen generally in the other Sec
rIons. As the pressure ia rising but slowly,
following the disturbance that is over Nova
Scotia, il is very likely tha. the centre of the
advancing depression will pass over our dis
trict, there being no area Of high barometer in
front of it that would tchd to throw il more 10
the north. This storm centre, like the one
that has just passed, WILL no doubt. be
very severe along the coast north Of Cape
lIatteras. Vessels going to Northern ports will
experience very bad weather duiiDg to-day and
part OF tomorrow. The strongest winds will
blow from the west and northwest. We print
elsewhere an account of terrible rain storm in
and about Caracas, the capital Of Venezuela.
Over four inches Ut rain fell within All hour,
causing floods in the agricultural districts.
The numerous and heavy rains that fell in Maine
have produced damaging freshets throughout
the manufacturing sections. The weather in
New York and its vicinity to day will be warm
and cloudy, with rain or snow. Tomorrow il will
be colder and partly cloudy, with strong winds
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
A WAR ON BEER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

NORWICH Conn, Dec. 8, 1873.
City Attorney Ripley to-day arrested twenty parties
for selling schenck beer which Is alleged 10 be
intoxcant Forty writs are to be issued against
parties tomorrow, and IL really looks though the
attorney was destined to become the weathiest man
in this section The State guarantees f10 on each
complaint Brewers and chemists from abroad will
be called upon IT, testify The preliminary trial VII
commence next week, 70 which time the esses arS
nearly al adjourned.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active but fevcrish. Gold was rather
weaker. selling at 1904. Government bonds
were firm, States steady and railroads strong.
Money on call was easy ut 21a 2 per cent
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

Mr.. CoRDIs, one Of General Grants brothers
nlaw, thinks the report that the ex-Presdent
has been thought of for King Of Bulgaria .too
funny for anything" He admits, however. that
he has no information on the subject, his dis
tinguishcd relative not having honored him with
his confidence in regard 10 his candidacy.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
WRECK OF A STEAMER.
rsy TELEGRAPH 10 THE HHnALD.1

NEW LONDON, Conn. Dec. j. 1878.
The steamer John Bramhall. ashore on Little Gun
Island, broke up during the night. and not vestgs
of her il TO be seen this morning. Tho southerly
gale ON Monday very heavy sea- which struck
her with terrific force. and under II che went to
pieces.
The wrecking steamer Relief left here early Monday
morning being unable to live in the heavy swell.
The Branhau 10 have been sold auction in New
York to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ACADEMY OF MuSIC-I PrRrAsL
BowEIY THEATRE-ForspLiNcs.
NEW YORK AQUARIuM-rKAiNsp HoRsKs
wALLACK's TnEATRE-MY sos
UNION SQUARE TrIEArRE-THn BASgTR's DAUGHTER
BOOTHS THEATRE-LAss o. LowgIIs.
STANDARD THEArRE-ALxosr i LiFs.
ST. JAMES THEATRE-GInoELL-GIsogLA
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-RicnARp III.
NIBLO'S GARDEN-AaoyND rnE WORLD IN EIGRTY DAYS.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-OuR BoARDISG HOUSE.
PARK TilEATRE-CoxEpY or EKRogs
THEATRE CoMIQUE-LoRcAiEE-
GERMANIA TnEATRE-DocroR klaus
LYCECM THEATRE-DoCELs MARRIAGES
BROADWAY THEArRE-orto.
WINDSOR THEATRE-vAgrkrY.
TIyoLI TIIEATgE-vARlErY.
krRTZ GALLERY-AsTaugs
TONY PASToRS-yARirTY
EGYPTIAN HALI.-vAalETY
ABERLE's AMERICAN TIEATRE--vARlErY
SAN FRANCISCO MISSTRELS
BROAD ST. THEATRE Observation-Disclosures DAS
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

Mr.. BLaINL's Southern election resolution is
so acceptable to the democratic Senator'S that
they have determined 10 vote for it, provided it
is made broad enough 10 include all the States.
OF course Mr.. Blaine canno; reject reasonable
an amendment, which will fully cover Mr.
Dayenport's peculiar operations III this city.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

III LiTIGASTs AND LAWYERS desire to have
their referees sworn they must not, one Of the
judges decides wait until he has reported
against them: notwithstanding the new Code
the o,d law of waiver j. still IN force.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

IF ANY OSE has piece of ground near the
city suitable for rifle range and which he would
be willing to sell for less than a million dollars
now is the time 10 speak. committee of the
National Rifle Association is looking for more
eligible place than Crecdnoor.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

WHEN. in accordance with the request Of
the Aldermen, the elevated railroad structures
are painted white, SO that they can see them,
it is not improbable that they will behold two
roads where they cannot now lind ore.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04
Il RIPPLE SH e f Il
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER /. 1873.

TIE probabilities are that tie meather in .Nesc
Yors and lis ricinity today ,ciH be acarm, sciH.
rain or snor. Tomorrow IL uM be colder and
partly cloudy, riM strong scin6s
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

Ir THE RESOLUTIONS in Congress yesterday
looking 10 tho abrogation of the Bancroft treaty
pass American citizenship will be at a pre-
MUM in Germany
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

Now that the yellow fever is at an end o
section of the Potter Committee is thinking of
going back TO New Orleans. 1t will do well to
keep out of the way of Mrs. jerks, who is worse
than hail dozen epidenics.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

The ASSorNcEMESr Of the purchase by the
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Company oftwo
squares in the upper portion of the city, FOR
struction shops, will be good news to mechanics
and real estate nWnerS.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

The LAWYERS are again in luck. If reports
be true there is fifty million dollar suit ahead
in regard to the ownership of the city piers.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

MAYoR-ELEcT COOPER seems to be in a hurry
TO Get IN. He took the oath Of office yesterday.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

Let the Church do its whole duty in this
direction, for socialism concerns the entire
Decaloyue.
The New York herald., 1878-12-04

WEsrrIELD, i'll New jersey, is threatened
with dose of the Blue Laws by the pious peo-
pie whose churches cannot stand the heavy SUM
day opposition Of the drug stores and barber
shops
, 1878-08-17
sUFrAaA AND ELECTION.

sEcTIoN 1. Every male person ovel
the age oi twenty one years belonging tc
either of the following classes, who shall
have resided in the State for six month.
next preceding election, shall be deem
ed qualified eiec,or at such election,
ist.-Cltizeus cfthe United States.
2nd.--Persops OF foreign birth, who
shsll haye declared their intentions te
become citizens, conIormably with tn,
laws ct the United States ON the subject
Of naturalization, six months before
Offering to vote.
3rd.-Pers0ns of mixed white and
Indian blood, who have adopted the
customs and habits of civilization.
The Legislature may prescribe addi
qualifications for electors OF mueicipal
an l school district elect ons
Sec. 2. For the purpose of voting
no person shall be deemed to have
gained residence by reason of his
presence, or to have lost it by reason oi
his absence, while in the civil or military
service OF the State, or OF the United
States; nor while student of any In
stitution OF learning, nor while kept at
public expense in any poor house or
other asylum, nor wblle confined in
prison.
SEC. 8 Voters shall, in all cases ex
cept treason, felony or breach of the
peace, be privileged from arrest during
their attendance at elections, and IN
going to and in ntuTning thercirom.
SEC. 3. No person except qualified
elector shall be elected or appointed to
any civil office in the State.
SEC. The general election shall be
held biennially on the first Tuesday
next succeeding the first Monday OF
November.
, 1878-08-17

ted to the qualified electors of The State
for their approval, at the next general
election; nd if the people shall approve
and ratIfy such amendment or amend.
mcnts, Wy majority of the electors yot-
ing thereon, the same shall become part
OF this Constitution, aud proclamation
thereof shall bc made by the Governor.
Prorided, That, it more than one
amendment he submitted, they shall he
submitted in such manner that the
people may vote Tor or against surh
amendments separately. The Leaisla-
ture snail also cacse the amendments
that are 10 submitted to the people, to he
published in every county where such
newspaper is published, throughout the
State.
SEC. 2. Whenever two thirds of the
inenbers elected to each branch of tue
Legislature shall deem il necessary to
call "A Co yruiion, to revise or amend the
general Constitution. they shall recomm
end 10 the electors 10 vote ut the next
election for or against convention; and
Il ~ majority of nll the electors voting at
said election shall have voted for a
conyentisn, the Legislature shall provide
by law, ut the next session, for calling
the same; and such convention shall
consist st N number of members, not less
than that of the most numerous branch
of tue Legislature.
SEC. 3. Any Constitution adopted by
such convention shall have no validity
until il has been submitted to, aud
adopted by the people.
ARTICLEIv:
, 1878-08-17
THE CONSTITUTION.
AMENDMENTS.

AMENDMENTS.
SEcTIoN /. Any amendment or amend
ments 10 this Constitution may be pro
posed in either branch OF the Legislature;
aud if The same shall be agreed 10 by
two thirds uf the members elected 10
each uf the IwO Houses; sCch proposed
amendment VI amendments shall lie tn
letvd ~ l!.rir Journals, wilh the ayes
aud LOS ta&rs t,iyi, 80, sud l., sIbui,,
, 1878-08-17

Jas. Brush has nearly all bis place OF IL
0 slashel and in process OF clearing. The
principal crop is hay. To accommodate
it requires large barns. Joe Borst just
completing Barn, size 20 500 feet
Wold Bro. have IL acres IN hops, and
expects to raise. Hops 10 tons, Hay lOu
tons, 75O bushels of Oas.
Wm. Pickering, son OF Gov. Picker.
ing, we'll known in political circles, as
we'll rs u practical farmer, IS making ar
rangements by which g. w. Tibhetts and
himself will go extensively into the dairy
business, manufacture OF butter and
cheese this next year.
This beautiful valley is completely
shut in by high mountains. The soil is
very fertile, all it needs is more direct
steam transportation. A. small Lake
Washington steamer comes to tue head
Of squak Lake every week, and the
Seattle and Walla Walla road will be
completed through u part Of the valley
another year. Nearly all have large or.
chards, and fields grain and vegeta'
blcs.
Even this peaceful valley has had its
tragedy, years ago, wherein man by the
name OF Castro, wite and child, VITA a
man by the name of Halcom were killed
by Indians. This started from drunk
en- brawl at Snohomish City, in which
JAS. Riley figured pretty extensively,
wherein parties on shore fired into Can
oeland killed IL number of Indians, and
these murders in that quiet settlement
were in retaliation.