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The New York herald., 1878-11-21
SISTERS OF THE STRANGER. "

The fair Of the Sisters Of the Stranger" which is
now holding at DR.. Deems Church is meeting with
excellent patronage. All day yesterday and last night
the crowded and many purchasers were
gathered about the various tables. On these to
be found much of the haudiwork Of tho
Sisters. Tho organization Is sngulariy praise
worthy in its object and purposes, and in
the few years it hes been in existence it
has done much to relieve those for whom the bene
factions Of the society designed The society
organized about ten years ago. with Mrs. DR.. Deems
as its president and among its subsequent patrons
were the late Commodore and Mrs. Vanderbilt Mrs.
James Beatty, Mrs. r. NJ. Howiand and others. The
object Of the society is TO assist strangers in this city
with food shelter medical attendance and legal and
other advice. 1t will thus be that the scope Of
the societys usulness in very broad and from year
to year 1t brings relief to many persons who, being
strangers in the metropolis. would not otherwise be
cared for. This work requires money and It TO
plenah q treasury subject to constant phlcbotcmy
that the present falr was ..,s, nnscrtaksn. en-
ing and found upon inquiry that the prospects Of
important addition to the society's funds very
patrons than have yet had At any one time" said
one of the ladies, and wc wish the HERALD would
ten its readers 70 give US call An examination Of
tables showed that such advice might be good
even to people on an ordinary shopping excursion.
household and useful articles and rofrAhments may
be found in great profusion and the stranger will DO
surprised that the Sister he did not know no had
AFFORD 10 sell them cheap. Many of the articles
have been contributed by our leading merchants and
among the contributions yesterday was Wheeler h
Wilson sewing machine.
The scene presented throughout the day and even
ing q very animated one The Rev. DR.. Deems
was everywhere and his advice seemed necessary on
every OCCASION while the microscope. presided over
by his son. DIR. Frank Deems seemed the centre Of
traction to tho visitors The curious and interesting
microscopic views which he has exhibition
described in the HERALD yesterday, was also the
wonderful frog, which beats Mark Twain's in pre-
fcrring silver lead nickel The fair will continue
throughout the week, and. apart from it's purpose
rcpenish the treasury Of worthy charity, will we'll
repay 4 visit
The New York herald., 1878-11-21
TELEGRAPHERs' ASSOCIATION.

The twelfth annual meeting OF the Telegraphsrt
Mutual Dement, Association held yesterday aftor-
noon and evening at the Western Union Telegraph
Building. in this city. The association comprises
membership of 1sss, and at tho meeting over thou
sand proxies were represented The association emf
braces elegraphcrs from all parts of the United States
and it's name imports Is Of beneficial character.
At the death Of q member his widow family rs-
ccves $1,000 which may be raised by assessing each
of tho living members 81. During the year there
twenty yeight deaths including those Of President
Orton and superintendent Bcdlce, hut owing to- tile
surplus hand only fifteen assessments made.
The report OF the treasurer shows the association
I've in exceedingly healthy condition. he reported
the receipts during the year to haye been {33sn 70
and the expenditures $40 100 49, There n still due
from assessments $2.10e. and the liabilities ars
e4,t52 which leaves actual surplus OF 82,6i7 80.
Much OF the time ~ the evening session gvcn
{, the discussion cf tho propriety OF paying q ds-
put.d claim ard .his and III. amendment of The COZ.
strtion Of the association the uriv questions
discussed. Tho following officers elected for tho
cnSuing year:-san,cs y. Reid. Of New York, prs'.
dent; r. A. Armstrong. OF Cincinnati vice president
A. N. watson, of New York. secretary aud Il, IA.
Rochester. Of New York. treasurer.
The New York herald., 1878-11-21

THE MADERMANIC CONTEST.

JUDGE LAWRENCE REFUSES TO MANDAMus THE
SUPERVISORS or ELEcTIoN-MR. HATzEL LEFT
OUT m THE COLD.
Judge Lawrence, in Supreme Court Chambers, yes
teray rendered. very lengthy and elaborate opinion
the application Of Jacob A. Hatzci for peremptory
nandamus to compel the Board OF Canvassers TO re-
canvass the vote for Alderman in the Eighth Alder
manic district. it being claimed by Hatzel, who was
candidate in that district, that he had majority
over Gnorgc Hall, his opponent. Judge Lawrence,
after discussing the law the case. says he does
not understand the rclator to say that his ap-
peared upon any either of the ballots which ne
alleges the inspectors OF election unlawfy neglected
to paste to the statement of the canvass and in the
absence of such ayerment II Is impossible TO how
the relator has been injured by the omission Of the
inspectors to comply with the provisions of section
81 Of the Election law.
In concluding his opinion Judge Lawrence said -
This application In made to the Court within twenty
four hours OF the time fixed by the Board OF Canvass
sers for their final adjournment. To issue the writ
at this late stage ~ their proceedings might work
great injustice and ca,lae Increased expense. aud.
that in perfectly clear / should not exercise
tho power confded to the Court 10 grant writ Of
nsndsmus deem II moro prudent and Just In the
case vt bar to follow the elementary rule, that a
writ should not Issue where the reator has not 4
perfectly clear legal right to demand that tor which
he asks.s The motion for mandamus vss denied.
The New York herald., 1878-11-21

AN YEAUGA GAEDHEILGE.

PROGRESS MADE By THE PHnO-CELTTC SOCIETY
IN ITS AcouIsITIoN-soNGs AND SPEECHES IN
ERINs ANCIENT vEENACULAR.
The Philo-Ccltic Society, which was orrsnized last
June for the purpose of preserving and difusing
No. 2l4 Bowcry, and various lessons songs and
speeches we're given in tho ancient Celtic tongue.
Though beginning with . membership of only
twenty six the society embraces over thousand
members in ts different branches. Judging
from the numerous attendance and the eager interest
exhibited in acquiring this almost dcfunct language
the prospect Of rcviving an acquaintance with the
native literature of Ireland appears encouraging
There was ladies' class in one corner Of tho room
presided over by Mr. Denis rsngo'1 Burns. who
seemed be . lhost efficient teacher, aud sung the
resounding vcrnacusr with the Of expert
Each incmbcr WIS provided with grammar piled
by Rev. Uhcf y. Bourkc sns books exercises pub.
shed under the auspices Of the Dublin Society for
the Preservation Of the Irish Language. With these
books most of the members appeared to bc familiar
and they showed little hesitation ia reading
aud transla;ing the lessons they contained.
Mr.. I. h. Halvcy, president Of the society gave in
structions to the first most advanced class. Mr.
David O'kccfc furnished lessons in grammar and
wrote thc apparently difcnit characters ct the Gaelic
English The frat line of Canpbcils Exile OF Erin
translated like this into Irish DO thainig chnm
ia taodc dibeartach Eirinn.'s There came to the
beach poor exile of Erin" The chorus OF God
Save Ireland" ran as follows in the Irish:-
Go da Fire. mir laochra;
Go saora dia Rirc, dubhart rach naon;
Go be air G-croch go hard
MI air machaire an afr.
" pcarrhnid idh mssar Eirc gsbhan basf
The English translation IN as fonows;--
tisd Ireiand, said ou heroes;
God save iseiAnd, say We all:
whether On the 81 anold high
Or tho battle field W die,
What matter when for Erin dear We fall.
After Denny Burns had advanced thc ladies under
his tuition several lessons In their knowledge Of
Irish. he sang his fayorie song IAN Paisdin Fionn,
which had . rattling chorus, going like this:-
As orc hog liomsa, bog llomsa bog licmss,
A d'tuis M piuids rrc sasds.
All present Joined in the chorus, which had quito
an inspiriting effect After the song Mr. Burns, with
stiff blackthorn stick in hs hand. made address
in Irish in which he said that after forty years in tho
city when lie joined this society he could not
read or write Irish at ALL and now he can
do both with facility and when he says his prayers
morning and night he selects the Irish tongue. Az
teacher OF the language he had been astcnshcd at hs
own success. and 1t is all mistake 10 imagine that
the Irish language Is hard to learn Ho insisted that
tho constitution OF the Irish Republic should DO
written In Irish, and cautioned the ladies present to
reject any for ahusbsnd who had Acquaintance
with the old language Of his native soil
More speeches and songs were given and the meet
m adiourpe1.
The New York herald., 1878-11-21
A PECULIAR LIFE INSURANCE CASE.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, I,

CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, 1873
At Cambridge. Ohio. yesterday. in the OF Eliza
Dritton against the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance
Company, the jury returned verdict for tho
plaintiff for $53s3, being for n 5000 policy,
with interest less the amount Of note given for the
premium. with interest. No money ever paid for
this risk, and the policy surrendered aud the
returned four months before the death Of the assured
The decision was given on account Of extension Of
time on the note.
The New York herald., 1878-11-21
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

The police OF the Twelfth precinct Brooklyn. were
informed last night By wilett Weeks, Of No. 1912
Pacific street, real estate agent. that he had been
knocked down and robbed Of his wa,ch and chain,
also $500 in money. by three mcn in Atlantic avenue
near schenectady about six O'Clock in the evening.
He gave description Of his ssssiants. The police
entertain hopes Of alresting the robbers.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUPPLEMENT-

deal of sanguine talk of giving hun 10000 majority
and remarked that it was we'll to remember that
nomination was not always an election. bnt that
something depended upon the work OF the party
afterwards. He found that ont once before, and he
hoped to see thorough canvass of the whole stare,
that the victory might be so large that the night
would not have to be fought over again another
year. Mr. Talbot realizes that Butler is hard man
10 kill, and 10 would seem II everybody else IN
Massachusetts ought to have found that out by
this time.
There was rather q rough time at the meeting
which Mr.. Butler addressed in somerville, Mass,
on Friday evening" last. The hall being well packed,
there came sharp. startling crash, and cry that
the floor had given way. and a rush for the door.
Unfortunately the great gun had not yet arrived,
to reassure the crowd by his bold yet winning
presence, to calm the tumult by letting of of
his excellent jokes. Half the floor "bulged down
some ten OF twelve inches" and even those who
were not frightened to death went out. They or
ganized n meeting for Mr.. Butler at the foot OF
flagstaff in the street, and tho chairman began by
making this announcement 81 am requested by
the Chief of Police to state that there has been
child lost, about three years and half -" Here
the irreyerent crowd cried, Tell us something
newlp and Mr.. Butler began his speech; but
whether he told them anything new or not is
matter on which the report throws no light.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08

Campanini, who was aiways highly popular IN
America, is admitted to be one Of the foremost OF
living tenors. Del Puente is certainly good bari
tone. Foil and Thierry are distinguished BASES
and of the ohor persons the long list 1t is enough
to say that many Of them familiar to us from
honorable connection with the London opera houses.
Ii is satisfaction TO notice that the working staff
from the conductor down to the subasss.ant barber
IL entirely new. and thus there Is hope that we
shall get away from the traditions of careessness
and ineficiency which have so long characterized
the management of the Academy Of Mnsc.
There is no authoritative announcement OF the
works to be undertaken during the season, but as
large majority of promises of this sort are always
broken, wo do not know that the omission ought to
be regretted. .we shall undoubtedly have " Car
men for Miss Hank, and Der Freyseh'itz" for
Foil.
The season will begin with "Sonnambula" on
Wednes sday Of next week, Nine. Gerster. Sig. Cam
pauini and Mr. Foil appearing in the principal roles
The subscription list is already open, and the sale
of tickets for single performances will begin on sat
uriay. We trust that the American public VIII ex-
tend to the new manager q cordial welcome and re-
ward all his conscientious labors with generous
support.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
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MASros MARBLE. Tallahassee, Fla:
NOW FOR SOUTH CAROLINAt

Some days ago we invited Mr.. Smith Weed,
one of the most conspicuous and efficient OF
Mr.. TIlden's visiting statesmen, to explain
some curious cipher kilograms with which he
was connected. We regret that he has not
promptly responded to that invitation, and we
hereby extend to him another. We shall bo
most happy to give his explanation, and may
be able then to ask him some questions
which shall help to bring out impor-
tant truth. We think we can explain ms
kilograms very fully and conclusively without
his aid but in matter OF great pubic ana
vital private concern we are most anxious
that he should have every opportunity now.
before the pubic mind is prejudiced against
him, to tell wnat lie meant when he said:
COLUMBIA. :. C., Nov. 10, 1876.
10 UFYEY HAvEMEYER. NcT- 4 ork
Very news saw Copenhagen to from caD Florida you
coupt much I'm bo give what Louisiana placed II
mixed insure London Oregon few intend things out uS
io,o WEED.
ITO me SdBle) COLUMBIA = C'' nov i"'
Absolutely Petersburg procure be Copenhgcn may
Thomas prompt Edinburgh must II river take be you
less London Thames viii W.
Pending MIR. Weeds explanations (Which we
wish we could hope that he will hasten
to make), we ask the public to remem-
Der that nothing Mr.. Weed did or failed to
do in South Carolina in 1876 seems to
have in the slightest degree diminished Mr..
Tilden's trust IN him. He remains Mr.. Ill
den's most efficient and confidential spokesman
in critical times and the most public places.
lie led the Tllden forces at tue late Demo
cratic State Convention. He it was whom
Mr.. Tiden selected TO confront John Kelly
and he it was that beat John Kelly in his
own convention, adopting TIlden platform,
and nominating the Tilden candidate.
The point to which we ask special attention
is that Mr.. Weed is as high in Mr.. TIlden's
trust now as he was in 1876. Whatever he
did then, he did nothing that forfeited MIR.
Tilden's regard. We shall soon SEQ whether
it is to forfeit the regard of all others.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
PERSONAL.

President Hayes was fifty six years old last
Friday. The day quietly celebrated by his family
The property left by the late w. s. 0'Brien
is officially estimated at nearly Si0.0o0,0o0. or this
amount 81, 800 are IN Government bonds.
Dean Stanley is quoted as saying that the
new State Department building is one OF the grandest
buildings IN the world The Dean, 1t is reported in
tends To write "a book about America.
Governor Bradley, of Nevada, who has been
renomusiod by the Democrats graphically described
being seveniyve years, as calling everybody My
SON." and being called "od Broadhorns" by every
body.
Mr.. George Bancroft will be kept at New
port several weeks longer by the injuries received in hs
recent grevous accident Serious these were, he has
not permitted them to stop his literary work; he has
accomplished his usual abors each day during bis Ill
ness It II heartily to be hoped that energy per
ssent and admirable VIII not interfere with the re-
cOvery OF the distinguished writer.
Register G. w. Scofeld, who has just re-
turned from making visit Penusy iyania, was
asked the day he enjoyed the oratorcal task as
much as Of old. well" he answered. the applause Of
mankind ia nothing but hollow mockery alter all.
confess / do not care for II any more. IL may be
lazinrss; IL may be old age. good Johnnycake with
good butter aud little appe-sauce IN mucn more hgree
able TO my taste now"
OF the Confederate cavalry leader Stuart,
John Esten Cooke wrtes Prom tho headquarters with
IN might be heard the voice Of Stuart laughing with
his staff officers his cOurers visitors. From time to
time he rOared out some camp song, either The Old
Gray Horse, Tho Buges Sang Truce. for the Night
Cloud had Lowered his fayOrite, The Dew is on
the Blossom IL you entered you would see him BUS
fly writing at his desk or trolling out his catches OF
song with one booted leg thrown over the arm OF his
chair or laughing he started up TO slap some one on
the back. or he would call for his banJ0-player' ana
the whole place would ring with the drumming Of
that instrument Aud then ia the midst Of all this mer-
rlment II was not improbable tnat dispatch wond be
handed him by courier, covered with DUST and en-
terinC In haste He would his eye It, order his
horse TO be brought mount without word and followed
by his staff who never waited for orders. set out at
gailop with which It hard 10 keep mp. Brlgadier-
General Stuart had been informed that scouting party
OF the enemy had fired into his plekeis. and he was
going in person to what they wanted
COLUMBUS, Ohio. Oct. 7.-SenatOr Thur
mans health is much better this evening. He will be
able 10 be out Ia a few days.
LONDON, Oct. Tt is denied that Field
Marshal Count Won MoItke intends to resign.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
THE OPERA SEASON.

The prospectus in which Mr.. Mapeson announces
his season of Italian Opera at the Academy of Music
is written in tone OF commendnble moderation
and good sense. and is altogether attractive and
prepossessing document. The new manager makes
no eItraVagant promises. and abstans from vaunt-
ing the merits of his comDaDyin advance. He merely
presents the roll of names, and remarks with per-
feet truth, that having full double troupe with
long list Of artists for subsidiary parts. he will be
able TO produce great variety Of operas and 10 be-
stow upon each work an abundant preparation.
Careful rehearsas have almost always been lacking
in New-York opera seasons, as they necessarily
must be when the company consists of
little more than q quntette of principals
fitting from city to city, and singing four times
week. Under such circumstances there is no oppor-
tupity for preparing anything with thoroughness.
Mr.. Mapleson, however. does not depend merely
upon the completeness of his equipment. He has
something more than an efficient working COM
pany, for Mt the head of his list stand several
highly distinguished names. Nine. Etelka Gerster
is the only new prima donna who can be said to
have won genuine European celebrity within the
past two OF three years. Miss Minnie Hauk. whose
successful career abroad has been watched with In
terest by her many American friends. was already
distinguished artist when Mime. Gerster came upon
the scene but during the past she has greatly
extended her reputation. She comes back TO us In
ripe youth. ut the ago when her powers must have
nearly reached their fullest development, without
having lost the charm Of early freshness Sig.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
WITH SUPPLEMENT.
THE NEWS. TITS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-Ei6 Santa Cruz revolt has been
-quelled. ~ Italy continues to press her claim
to ssare in the Egyptian Enthusiastically
tsnadian Ministry will probably resign today
The steamer Georgia, Of the Pacific Mail Line, is
ashore on the Costa Ricau coast the passengers
safe. - 1t is reported that fighting has begun
between the Afghans and Khyborees, who are
British allies.
DoMEsTIC-In the local elections in Connecticut
yesterday, so far heard from, the Republicans held
their own the Groenback vote was light ==- At
torney General Devens has issued order TO
District-Attorueys In the South. directing
them to act promptly wherever there is in
limitation. - The relief boat down the
Mississippi has passed below Memphis, stopping
mt many places. =- company of reve-
nue. officers have had heavy fight with
.dstilers in Tennessee. - Courtney declares
that he can Outrow Hanlan yet. - The Indians
are radng and numbering in Texas.
Cry AND SUBURBAN. Edward Reinhart
was ARRESTED ON suspicion of completely
in the Silver Lake tragedy. - Com
mittees from the Anti-Tammany factions
conferred about union. - Edward Cooper was
non mated for Mayor by the Shupe-OReilly Green
back faction. 80 The Citizens Committee organ
lied for campaign work. - Amelia Younghause
was restored to her home. - John Nagle, a
-cabinet-maker living in a West Side ten
ement. was suspected of wife-murder -
Incoming vessels reported very heavy
storms at sea. - Complaints were made to
the Brooklyn Aldermen concerning the
Atlantic Avenue Line. - Gold 100os, 1908,
IO0l1ls Gold value OF the legal-tender dollar at
the close 994Io cents Stocks less active and droOp
ing, closing weak.
THE Manufacturers local observations in
licate cool and cloudy weather, with light rains.
followed by clearing weather. Thermometer yes
to-day. $40, $40, 67o.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-08
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
WlLHELMps CONCERT.

Wilhelmjs third evening concert was given
last night at steinwsy Hail. in the presence oi large
and enthusiastic audience whose hearty demonsraons
confirmed ali that we said former occasion about
rho remarkable hold this great PLAYER has taken upon
the popuar fancy. That no should be warmly
welcomed by connosseurs was, OF course 10
be expected; that the uncrltical public mas
been equally prompt in haing him Ia an indication t1a'
be possesses the magnetic power Of true genius no
payed last night under the most unfavorapie conuF
t,ons with no but tho plano. aud with
good deal OF rubbish heaped upon the progrnmme ou'
his extraordinary powers asserted themselves no less
s,ronvly than on the first night, and met with the
same instant recognition which was given tnem toen
uis performance OF the Bach Chaeonne' without sc
compapiuent was one OF the most marvellous ieas ne
has vet attempted for but IN his VI 'no
chopin NOcturne in fat op. 81, No = which ne Saso
,or an encore he still more delighted his listeners eh
,roncng them with the pure and luscious tone, tpe
deepy sympathetic expression. and the noble oteaun o
stvle in which he is entirely without rival "heihJ
"a the only yionist upon whom the keeuest erihcisui
st try ts edge in vain he stands alone ana the next
generation Will probably envy US the privilege OF having
heard him.