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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

and Hudson Canal is overlooking its banks, cutting
on travel t. this place Trains losing time by
running cautiously the Delaware division OF the
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad. but as
yet there has been serious detention. Bridge No.
which is hundred feet long and thirtytwo feet
high and situated stephens Point, on the JEFF
ferson branch. carried away late this afternoon.
Unless the storm abates during the night great dam
age may be expected
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

ELMILLA, n. IL Dtt IU 1910.
1t has rained here for the past twentyfour hours.
The Chemung River is higher than it has been for
years Newtown Greek has OVERLOOKED its banks and
the lower part of the city is under water. Hoffman
Greek il also overlooking. Much damage has been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

Chief Justice Monahan, whose death was yesterday
announced by cable despatch was born ~
Portumna county Galway, Ireland. In 1905, and had
a brilliant university at Trinity College.
Dublin. where he gained the gold medal for physical
science in 1923. He was called to the Irish Bar
about 1S2S became Queens Counsel and Solicitor
General for Ireland in lS46 and Attorney General for
Ireland in lS47. His exercise of the functions Of
that Office during the memorable State prosecutions
growing out of the troubles of 1s4s brought upon
him the denunciatons of the revolutionary party ut
home, but his conduct highly approved by the
British government. He sat in Parliament for
Galway a liberal from February to August, 1S47.
and in the year sworn q member of the
Prvy Council for Ireland LII 1850 he elevated to
the post OF Chief Justice of the Court Of Common
Pleas Tor Ireland. His long administration Of that
Office was unmarked by any noteworthy incident.
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p. p. rrNKINsoN. r. a. 8.

The death took place November IL, a. Bawtry.
near Doncaster England Of Mr.. f. b. Jenkinson.
r. q. s. Of Swinton near Rotterdam. who very
widely known throughout south Yorkshire North
Derby shire and other mining districts . strong
advocate of the rights Of the working miner. by
whom his loss will be kccnly felt The cause OF death
Was gastric fever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
LORENZO A. SYKES.

Lorenzo A. Sykes. old and highly esteemed civil
engineer long connected with various public works
In New Jersey died recently at his home. in Orange.
aged seventy-two years Mr.. Sykes was born in
1896. at Springfield, Otscgo county, n. Y. When
twenty years of ago he became assistant engineer in
the construction OF the Morris Canal. Subse-
quently he became cngncer-in-chief. Still
later for several years before 1888. he chief
gincer and superintendent Of the New Jersey Rail-
road. He next became joint lessee of the Morris
Canal and after that acted general superint
of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. In 1896
he went to live Orange. In 1850 Princeton College
made him Master Of Arts in recognition of his ser.
vices to practical science. He of the oldest
members OF the New Jersey Historical Society, aud
dcvout Epscopaan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

The War Department is advised Of the DEAN %
Colonel Marshal Howe. United States Army. Qas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

STANDING OF THE BRIG WILLIAM MALLORY,
JR., AND THE NOVA scoTIAN BARK BELLE
LEIGH, AT CAPE HATTERAs-ALL HANDS
SAVED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1873
The signal service station at Cape Hatteras reports
to the Chief Signal Officer follows 1.-THE brig
William Mallory, Jr., of Mystic, Conn. Captain
Thomas c. Forsyth. loaded with bone ash and horns
from Buenos Ayres. consigned to George F.
Brown, of New York, and owned by G. H.
Mallory 4 Co., came ashore at half-past two
o'clock this morning. Her crew of nine, all told.
the Captain and his wife, saved. The vessel is Of
800 tons burden. She has bilged and will probably
prove total wreck. She lies four miles south of the
station, high and dry, head on.
The signal station at Cape Hatteras also reports as
follows 1.-THE barkantine Belle Keith, Captain Nc
Donald. of Nova Scotia, in ballast is ashore eleven
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banks OF the creek becoming alarmed for their safety
made hasty exit from their fra habitations, taking
with them such articles as they could carry.
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OBITUARY..
EpHRAIM II. JENNEY.

EPHkAIM H. JENNEf.
Ephraim H. Jenney, old and we'll known resi-.
dent OF New York. who had been connected with the
business department Of the New York Tribune for
than quarter of a century. died at his home
yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis while
crossing the City Hall Park about two weeks ago. and
did not recover from its effects. In many
relations he known to q vast mum.
Der Of persons, and his manners and
views We're eccentric that he never forgotten
by those who met him. For great many years he
acted collector for the establishment with which
he connected and in that capacity made many
acquantances. His long silver hair he in
long extending down his back. and this. to-
gether with fine and strongly marked face gave him
striking appearance and impressed his figure upon
the minds Of many who never knew his
name. He native Of Leicester, VT.
where he first saw the light in 1906. and
he graduated from the Middlebury College in 1881
He began life by teaching school and studying medi
cine at Saratoga in this State. Later he removed to
this city, where he concluded his medical studies and
opened classical school, which developed into the
New York Institute. of which he was principal as
woll as proprietor. With the opening and improve
ment of the public schools its prosperity declined.
In 1850 he became connected with the Tribune In
which he stakeholder at the time Of his death.
educational matters and lost sight of his pupils
for many of whom he provided employment. For
into schools the works Of standard authors to re-
place the present reading books. which he termed
the scrap book series. He projected such series
and tried to interest publishers IN the scheme even
going far to translate himself some books from
the German. He the possessor of
Ane library and earnest reader and student.
especially in Shakespearian and classical literature.
His taste in this respect sometimes taken alvan-
tage OF by debtors upon whom he called in the in
terest of the newspaper with which he WAS con-
nected Some of the impecunious learned that by
slowly leading the conversation from financial to
literary topics he would chat pleasantly for hour
two. and 90 away forgetting all about his BILLS.
He entertained the most profound respect tor
Horace Greeley, of whose life and labcrs
he possessed fund Of interesting "reminiscences.
Throughout the anti-slsvery agitation he Was IN
tense and active aboltonist and up to the hour Of
his death q strong advocate OF the temperance
He cherished deep interest in the college In
which he graduated. and always endeavored to meet
any Of it's graduates who came to New York. His
house was always open to tham and from the
younger his purse, his counsel and his encour.
agement never withheld. -*t
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COUNT wYDESBIucK, AUSTRIAN MINISTER.

tONNI AtSihlAS MlNlSAhfts
The Austrian papers announce the death in Vienna.
last month, of Count Wydenbruck. Chamberlain to
the Emperor. and late Austrian Envoy in Washington
Count wydenbruck formerly Secretary to tho
Austrian Embassy in London. and was well known
in society he esteemed by ALL His mission to
America fell In the days OF the unfortunate Mexican
expedition. and it through him that the Austrian
government. becoming aware OF the danger attending
the life of the Emperor Macmillan, able to enlist
the sympathies or the American Republic ia favor Of
the heroic Emperor ana to the House of Haps
burg the consong knowledge that il the life of their
illustrious relative could not be saved ut least
effort spared in the endeavor 10 obtain that end
Anne sTANIsLAs DARBrAY FRENCH DEPUTY.
NJ. Anne Darblay, known as Darblay Jsuns, to dis
tingush him from his elder brother the late Deputy
+. N A. Darblay died recently at Corbeil at the age
Of eighty -four years. lie born at Auvers. Mo-
vcmbcr 20, 1704, served as volunteer under Ma
pocon during the .hundred days of 1918, became
commander of battalion of the National Guard,
Mayor OF Corbe and Deputy in the Corps Lkdslatif.
He was wealthy corn merchant and miller ~
Corbeil, and left an estate valued at 70,0OO,0o0f.
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THE SCHOONER JANET S.

THE SCHOONER JANET s.
WASHINGTON Dec. 10, 1873.
The Signal Corps station at New London Conn.,,
reports to the Chief Signal Officer as follows-"lhe
British schooner Janet g.. which went ashore Decem-
Der O. was brought into port this morning by the tug
Relief. and will 80 on the marine ways for repairs
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HEAVY RAINS AND SWOLLEN RIVERS ~ yInaINIA

RICHMOND Va, Dec. 10, 1873.
A telegram from Lynchburg reports heavy rains
and that the james River has risen eight feet and is
still rising. North River at Lexington has risen five
feet and IL still rising. 1t raining heavily at the
latter place this afternoon. heavy rain prevailed
here last night and up to three p. NJ. to-day.
serious food in the James River is probable.
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 10, 1873.
A heavy rain storm commenced in this section last
night. The fall of rain is very great.
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IN NEW JERSEY.

IN NEW JERSEY.
The storm did considerable damage in the vicinity
Of Paterson. n J. At Wyckof this evening Jsrtne's
dam. large structure gave way to the pressure Of
the water, which rushed down with such force to
sweep away everything in its path. The Midland
Railroad bridge, at Wortendyke was destroyed and
travel Is suspended that road. More washes
anticipated
The river swollen that the low points Of
ground completely covered. The water
level with the platform at the railroad depot aud
within few inches of the locomotive fires. No seri
washes are yet reported although it is thought
they cannot be averted.
, 1878-07-18

OUR TmP-In our hurry last week, ne
ccS-itatcd 10y a three days holiday for all
haHds the week previous, we omitted men
tion of the pleasant excursion afforded to
many OF our Port Townsend friends on
the Port Gamble tug GoIiah. A large
number OF our people ayaicd themselves
OF her superior accommodations on the
morning Of the Sd inst, and embarked for
Olympia. The air was balmy, the scenery
inviting and refreshing, and went similar
to that storied object. Il marriage bell.
The signal to least off lines" was almost
drowned in the simultaneous clash OF mu-
sic produced by the Port Gamble brass
band which did acceptable duty whenever
and wherever necessary on the trip. Ar
irving at Port Ludlow, fine lot of re-
cruitS were added to the party, At Port
Gamble we all went ashore and remained
until dinner was disposed OF at the Tpeka-
let house, after which the course up the
Sound was broken in its monotony by
frequent playing by the band, dancing,
pleasant chatting and general desire to
be agreeable. Not the least agency in
rendering the trip pleasant one to the
eNcnrsionlsts was the untiring ahability OF
Capt. Libby and the other officers of the
boat. Nor was this obliging spirit on
their part unappreciated. for the unani.
nous verdict was their favor. They cer-
tanly deserve something more substan-
tial than vote of thanks, or even CRATE
ful remembrance in the hearts of the re.
cipients of their tavors. On Friday the
party returned, fully satisfied with their
adventure in celebrating,
, 1878-07-18
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
LOCAL n EWS.

Srp DAKOTA.-The steamer Dakota,
II 4 Morse Master, from san Francisco,
,,,ivpd here sunday morning at about 6
O'clock. She left s. +. at l;2O A. VI. July
,otb. and arrived at ESquinalt ut 1920 A.
:, mIy l3th-69 hours from Frisco. Had
,ood weather the entire passage: slowed
lawn .Julv 10th 3 hours, ia a thick tog.
hIy 1lth. at midnight, passed the Pana-
ma bound south. Passengers tor Puget
Sound: Judge Jacobs and wife, NJ
presburg. Jas Smith, j f Men mght and
wife + Clifford. Miss Stinson, Jas Clifford
~ Small. \ Broker, John McGinniSS,
chos Peters. Mrs Hasten, Miss Nellie
Hendricks, VI II MaddOcks. a Mcmillan
Clifford and wife. Mrs NJ + .Iakins, L
rrod James Fairbanks. Mrs VI Stevenson
A Mcleod, W II Money, G. II Talcott
Miss Keeycn, c \ Wright and wife, {.
Mcdonald. Miss b Clifford, Miss Jakins
D Hartsook. J Mckay, Jno Carey. Geo /
Farland. List Of consigmccS for Por
,rownsenCl:-A f Learned. ARGUS, {
Eisenbeis. 9 c Bartlett, j Jones. j Fitz
natrick, OF Gcrrish, RothSchild q Co.
vT Minor W II Jakins, Waterman (
Katz: u tons. l55 tons for mp Sound.
, 1878-07-18

DRECrORs' MEETlNG.-On Saturday
last, at p. NJ. the board OF directors OF
the Puget Sound Telegraph Company
held meeting in this place. Present, II,
+. Minor, president: o. +. Gerrish, ID. G.
II. RolhschiId and III. l.. Tibbals, direct
ors. A dividend on the stock of the com
pany, of s. per share, was declared. The
resignation Of Mr.. Jas. Jones, as operator
at Port Townsend, dating from August
lst, was accepted, aud Mr.. w. ii. Level
lyn, OF Seattle, was appointed in his
stead.
, 1878-07-18

THE letter from Mr. Hastings, in
another column, will be matter of in.
terest to many Of our readers. In private
note he informs us that he will be on hi,
way homeward by the last Of the present
month, and that himself and accompany
ing members of his family are well. We
will be pleased to note their safe return,
, 1878-07-18

LOOSE AGAIN. On the afternoon OF
Saturday last one of b. S. Miller's prison
ers (Albrightl LETT his post of duty--haul-
ing dirt for stleet-tilling, and basely desert,
ed for the second time. Up to olx time
of going to press he had made good his es-
cape. We had thought Mr.. Miller would
profit by recent experience. but it seems
the prisoners are allowed more liberties
than ever. They should be taught to treat
the sheriff with more respect.
, 1878-07-18

HORSE KILLED.-On Tuesday morning,
while b. ). Miller was away up the
Sound. an accident occurred by which one
Of bis finest horses--a valuable animal
was pushed over the grade on the hill
where dirt has been obtained for street-till-
ing; and, during his descentto the bottom,
broke one of his legs, The animal had To
be shot. We are extremely sorry to learn
of the misfortune of our neighbor.
, 1878-07-18

ONE OF our contemporaries recently prom
iSed that it wouldn't say anything more
about the Ferry libel suit for fear OF prcjn-
dicng the public mind. 1t afterwards
published about = e columns of baderlash
and frothing tor the sole purpose OF b olster
ing itself up.
, 1878-07-18

REV. JNo. PARSONS. of the NJ. +,
Church, has preached two sermons on the
last two Sabbath evenings, from the text:
my heart was hot within me. While |
muscd, the fire burned His subject
was, "True Christianity" and was
handled with more than ordinary power.
On Sunday evening next he will preach a
third sermon from the same text.
, 1878-07-18

THE store building OF Mr.. F. w. James
is receiving some improvements in the
way OF painting, new sidewalks, new
floor. etc. which render it IN keeping
with the general improved appearance
along the street.
, 1878-07-18
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of AIgernon S. Jones

NOTICE is hereby given by the I'M
der,igued executor OF the estate OF AlSer-
non 5. Jones. deceased. to the creditors OF
and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to present them with tile neccrS-
sary vouchers within one year after the
date Of this notice. TO me as such eXccll-
tor, ut my residence. at Dungeness. w.
II. SMITH TROY.
Executor of the estate of Algernon 5.
Jones, deceased.
Dungeness, June 10. 1873. 2O:4w
, 1878-07-18

MARRIED e. b. Mastick, Jr., formerly
Of this place, also OF the firm Of Hunt Il
Mastick, Dungeness, was recently married
10 Miss Emma Bracket, of San Francisco,
Cal.
, 1878-07-18

WHATS the matter with the klickitat
SUM-" The side that Is printed in Golden
dale looks like the production Of more
than ordinarily vcrtlant amateur.
, 1878-07-18

On Sunday morning next Rev. Mr.. Da-
Wis, of the Episcopal Church, of this place,
will preach in Chimacum valley. All are
cordially invited to attend.
, 1878-07-18

MESsRS. Rothschild & Co. don't want
their advertisement of tanks and dog
fish oil overlooked just because it is
rrammed away with the rest.
, 1878-07-18

WE understand that OH Tuesday morn-
ing the halbOr of Port Gamble was
gMccd with IA sailing vessels and Z steam
es, all one time. Pretty good showing.
, 1878-07-18

G. W. c. Il. SHAKESPEARE. returned to
Victoria this week, after II briet tour
among the Good Templar lodges in his
jurisdiction.
, 1878-07-18

ON Sunday last the Episcopal pulpit, OF
This town. was occupied by Rev. DR.. Beers,
Rector OF Trinity Church, San Francisco.
, 1878-07-18
Notice Of Dividend.
PUGET SOUND TELEGRAPH COMPANY

A DIVIDEND has been declared. OF
three dollars share, on each and every
share of Puget Sound Telegraph Company
stock that paid special assessment of June
Both. 1874. said dividend is payable ut
SecrctaY's office in Port Townsend, W..
T., on and after this date.
June l3, 1878.
d. C. Ii. ROTHSCHILD, Sec'y. 3t
, 1878-07-18

MIR. THos. jACKMAN left on Monday OF
thls week, OH his return to San Francisco.
, 1878-07-18

!, STEAMBOAT opposition Oh the Sound is
Tile order oi tie day just now.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-06-12
The ParIor.

A parlor ought not to be Uttered with
trifies. Better few good and not costly
pictures, such as engrayings, OF Braun's
autotypes cf celebrated paintings, ininex-
pensive frames; ornaments sparingl used,
but beautiful in themselves and from as
ISOLATION; avery few thrifty plants, not
delicate, but those that will give plen-
ity of flowers and will not require all the
sunshine; best Of all, good books in plain
cases, Leave space for the new volume
and magazine upon the table, and for the
bright evening lamp; space upon the floor
for the children $ toys, and for themselves
to frolic; and let not the honest dog
or the gentle cat be banished lest they
break or mar some frail piece Of fancy
work. Soshallve be keptfrom the Ivory
and care of too many treasures, and find
time for reading, for study, for play with
the little ones, and perhaps, for practicing
at times the almost lost art of sewing
Scribner's Magazine.
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DestitutiOn in New Y OrR..

The New York fiWorld has an article
giving several instances Of extreme ,des-
tltution among people Of the caty .once
we'll off. We quote: On the bitterest of
the last days Of March "a mother and her
hopelessIy Invalid daughter, ladies once
possessed of country seat, and giving
weekly dinner parties as matter of
course, cat ali day. in their house without
fire, because they could;get not a sixpence
to buy coal. Their property lost through
no faultef theirs, SOLD lately under the
hammer for 100000, though, as it long
since passed out of their hands, it did
them no good. The brother, who: sup
ported the family by work las "a taxider-
'mist and k:sF skill in arranging scientific
collections, lost all his winters work by
the failure of two firms within few
weeks of ea5h other, and, although mann
well known i'll scientific circles through
the country, is obliged to resuse commits
aions and Invitations frosa government
officials at Washington because he cannot
command mcaass for the journey there, or
enough to make suitable appearance in
his position.N gYfrky ra9 g ssIgflEf RI =
1t is SOLDERING TO- think. Of che dumb
suffering that gees on abomt US, that
brushes our sleeve, and walks abreast of
US en- the street, unable through
honest pride to make any appeal. But
when the insight into this kind of desti-
tuition is once gained Its signs are too
easily aead. 1t hardly sits at street cor
ners with outstretched palm, hut comes
timidly ii decent garb asking for,
work, as one applicant came to $ high
city official not long since, asking. for a
position IN the city schools. She was
neatly dressed, refined IN her air and
speech, but hearing th2S such places as
she wanted were not to be had for the
asking, her application ehang ed into any
honest work that would give her father
aad mother something to est. The family
was respectable, but hard times had come
on them, and that evening had found
then without food, with Just ten ten cents
left In the house Long they debated
whether to spend that last ten cents for
something for breakfast or to use it as
car fare to the city hall, and send the
daughter there in search of employment.
They decided to forgo the breakfast and
send the girl, and then the household
knelt down together and prayed for
heavens blessing on this venture Of their
whole future. The girl did not go home
without work enough to bring them all |
food, but applications as urgent and
distressing are common toievery man and
woman who has work to give. If all
s lch men and women need:
ing service Of any sort should send their
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-06-12

HAVE you weak or sore eyes, caused by
iCatarrah or, some Scrofulous Disease? II
you have, lose no time, but cleanse your blood
with Or; Halliday's Blood Purifier, and your
eyes will become all right. Try it and you
will be surprised at the result. For Kidney
Complaints, Female Weakness, and Nervous
Debility, it has no equal in the civilized
world. As this medicine has been extensive
~ counterfeited, see that IS. Blackford
Agent, is blown in the back of every bottle
Ask your druggist for it, and if, he does not
keep it he will order it for you, or address s.
BLACKFORD, 67WabashaW street st. Paul
General Agent MOVES BROS. g CUTLER,
Wholesale Agents, st. Paul.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-06-12
Imperial endorsement.

Owing to the perfect purity Of DooLEY's
every respect over all other preparations, it
has been adopted and used in the royal house
holds of the following countries, viz: Ger
many, England, Spain, Russia, Denmark,
Sweden, Italy and Brazil. It was long ago
adopted and is to-day used by thousands Of
royal American, households scattered all over
the western world, and the high esteem in
IS in PRODUCTION and use as above stated
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-06-12
From the Minneapolis papers.l

TO THE CITIZENS OF MINNEAPOLIs.-
Our experience in the handling of DR.. E. B.
Halliday's Blood Purifier is such that we are
not afraid to tell you that it is the most won
derful BLOOD Searcher" of the present age.
No medicine ever went out of our store that
has given such universal satisfaction as it
is giving day. For Catarrh, Kidney and URN.
airy Diseases, Female Weakness and Nervous
Debility we 'indorse the statement Of DR.
Halliday, that it has no equal. CROSSMAN
&PLUMMER,D Druggists, Minneapolis.
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mo greatest discovery 81 she Arc

rho Greatest Discovery OF lineage
Tbias celebrated Venetian Lniment! 50 years befor
thu public and warranted to Darrhea. Dysentery
Colo. and Spa ms, taken internally; and Group, Cnron
Rhsumatisn. Sore Throas Cuts. Bruises, Old Sores,
and Pains in the Limbs. Back, and Chest externally.
Il has rever failed. No family Will ever be without
after giving It fair trial Price, 40 cents. DR.
TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE EMINENT. In Pint
Rpttes. at One Dollar. Is warranted superior to any
other NO PAY, for the of Collie Cuts, Bruises
Old Sores, etc Sold BY al Druggists Depot-1OParF
Place, New York. Isl EEl II fs S. u ssi