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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Some two hundred members Of the General Com
mittee of the German-American Independent Citizens
ASSOCIATION met in Beethoven Hall last night. Mr. s.
d. Stewards acted chairman and Mr.. A. Dengler as
secretary The latter read plan for the reorganiza
ton Of the committee after the new members shall
be elected next week. Tho main feature Of the plan
which adopted. is the creation Of permanent
supervisory board comprising sixty-six members.
three from each Assembly district. This committee
3 ill oversee the coming election Of members OF the
General Committee series Of resolutions offered
by Coroner Ellinger were adopted Mr. Stewards then
read ms report OF calling attention TO
These he sai had been inquired into and the result
was that one member from the Ninth Assembly dis
trict and one from the Thirteenth had been expelled
while in the Seventh and another in the Seven
tenth had been censured. Miscellaneous speaking
followed, after which the committee adjourned sic
de
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
FROM PANAMA. TO VALPARAISO.

James Douglas. Jr., lectured before the American
Geographical Society. at Chickering Hall. and gave
an account of his journey along the west coast
Of South America from Panama to Valparaiso.
Judge DAILY, president of the society occupied the
chair. The lecturer described the commercial
and political decay Of the city of Panama. attrib-
uting it to the Union Pacific Railroad and
the trade carried by large British steamers direct
from Liverpool to the Southern Pacific ports. The
British steamers Of various tonnage, are enabled to
penetrate the rivers the coast giving monopoly
Of the trade to the English company.
Guayaquil described place where children
and pigs wallowed in filth together. The atmosphere
was deadly to the unacclmated Here from the ste
reopticon the audience began to obtain series Of
realistic views of the geographical formation Of the
country, well as the characteristics of it's inhabi
tants The lecturer protrayed Ecuador, compimented
the dictator Garcia humane ruler showed portraits
Of the natives of Arequra, descriptive pictures Of
the mummies of the Incas, the desert zone of the
coast of South America the variety Of the chains
Of the Andes the nature OF the climate. SOIL trade and
occupations of the people, and the harbor of Calao
the most important port on the South Pacific coast
Reaching the suburbs Of Valparaiso Mr. Douglas said
he preferred deferring description OF the place.
with other interesting matters pertaining to the in
terror Of Peru until future occasion and brought
his discourse to close. At the suggestion of Dr..
s. Hayes the society passed vote OF thanks to
MIR. Douglas for his able and interesting lecture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
THE LECTURE SEASON.
REV. JOSEPH COOK ON THE AVAILABILITY OF
CONSCIENCE

REV. JOSEPH COOK ON THE AVAILABILITY OF
CONSCIENCE.
The Rev. Joseph Cook delivered the second Of his
course of Thursday lectures at Association Hall last
evening The subject the "Infallibility of Con
science Undoubtedly, the lecturer said, there were
critics in his audience who say that conscience is not
infallible. Kant and Holman and Calderwood and
Others equally eminent hold that it is Herbert Spen-
GER on the other hand regards conscience the result
of inherited tendency. The old idea was that con-
science sense of right in the individual but this
would have to be given up if it only inherited
instinct 1.-TWO things, said Kant. ''strike me with
awe-the starry heavens above me and the moral
law within me-" An erring conscience is chimera
We say man may have blunted conscience or no
conscience. but we all feel there is something di-
vine within us, and what is divine cannot err.
Every has the power to feel the moral difference
between meaning right and meaning wrong Motive
he defined meaning appetite, allurement intention
each of which, he SAID often slips into the Others
places. Sin, in strict he argued, consists in
evil intentions-in bad choice. The New England
doctrine of choice holds it to be axiom that merit
and demerit depend upon intention. Men are not
responsible for the allurement of appetite. but they
responsible for the Intention which places them
in the way of allurement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
SHERIDAN SHOCKS FRIENDS.

regular monthly meeting Of the Fifteenth As
sembly District Republican Association held last
evening at No. 352 West Thirty-ff street. William
H. Montgomery presiding. Mr. G. J. Farley presented
resolution asking for the appointment of . COM
mittee named by himself to investigate the allega-
tons Of corruption made against some Of the officers
in connection with the primary election.
Mr. William s. Murray moved amendment
that in place OF the committee named by Farley the
president of the association. Mr. Montgomery, should
take charge of the proposed investigation. To this
Mr. Farley objected. on the ground that the president
himself the chief man to be investigated III the
proposed scrutiny.
On motion of Mr.. M. 8. HOLSTER, seconded by Mr..
William s. Murray resolution was unanimously
adopted recommending the appointment of Sheridan
Shook as Police Commissioner.
A resolution was also adopted striking section IA
from tho constitution. This section prohibits the
election to membership in the association of any
son who holds Office under democratic authority.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
TALK WITH A PRIMA DONNA.

Miss Minnie Hauk the well known cantatrice, and
her mother occupy handsome apartments in tho
Westminster HOTEL and here, surrounded by an
array of attractive brica-brac, such az
every cultivated woman with at
her command is to gather in q
week. reporter of the HERALD yesterday found the
two ladies'. He had called to make inquiry concern
ing rumors that, notwithstanding Miss Hsuk's brieA
letter announcing that she would sing at Ole Bulls
concert tomorrow evening she was still trife
bellious. The young prima donna smiled, doubtless
at the impertinence OF the question, but good
naturally answered.
.Oh, no, sir The little tif between Colonel Maple-
son and myself is quite at end. He has written
amiable letter. have responded. and all coca
merry a marriage bell once more"
But how did he come to make up as young love
ers say so easily after such ferocious quarrel in
the newspapers
because, in spite of his English quckness of temper.
when you scratch the cntice you always find thu
Contract with him does not cover Sunday night cons
certs. II it did should be the last to break the
agreement"
1T isn't religious question with you. thenY'
mot at all for have sung at Sunday performances
the Continent repeatedly; never however, in Eng-
land, and l don't want to begin in America. The
truth is need rest. You know what have already
done in opera and before me for the next week or
stronger physique that mine, and you observe
| How are you pleased with your reception in
oHow could be otherwise than charmed9 ThG
audiences have been generous the criticisms In tho
| main very kind-although one two occasions I
was scarcely able to leave my room-and have good
believe that the friends who haye gathered
| around me are sincere"
(Which country do you prefer p
Naturally like this my old homo and the ASSOC,
Citations Of my early days but you have idea what
| an attachment an American forms for the art
life that exists in European capitals and the pleasures
eye and that afforded every side in the.
| great conscrvatoircs.
"And do Won intend to remain in America p"
THAT depends-I cross . bridge until (
come to it. Half the pleasure of life consists is
| surprises, and don't know Ut what moment may
| enjoy the luxury of new sensation"
Miss Hauk referred to number of pleasant
events that have occurred since her arrival in New
homes but they of a nature too personal to D
made public. She impresses one in conversation 90
| frank and artless lady, and yet sef-relianttend
hrava
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anybody thought they could bull-doze Judge Parker
they would in good time And out their mistake.
President Brady carried his point and the new COM
mittee appointed.
The of Mr.. Joseph Murphy was then again re-
vivcd and the old committee wanted to be dis
charged. The association desired their retention,
however, and so ordered. During the discussions
President Brady and Mr.. Frank Woods had consider
able to say to each other personally. To stem the
tide OF heated debate somebody moved an adjourn
ment, but the chairman would not consider the mo-
ton, though seconded, because the mover had not
risen in his seat
SHERIDAN SHOOK AS POLICE COMMISSIONER.
Mr. f. G. Chamberlin offered resolution to the
effect that the association ndorse Sheridan Shook for
the position of Police Commissioner. The resolution
was referred to Messrs. Chamberlin, Richie, Lent.
Ward and Brady, as committee to report at the next
meeting. When the name of the committee was read
ex-senator Lent said. Il Decline" and in the next
breath, 81 don't care" which revulsion of feeling
created much amusement.
The meeting then adjourned until next Thursday
evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
MANHATTAN TURTLE CLUB.

Tho Manhattan Turtle Club held its annual meet
ing last night at the Knckerbockcr Cottage. and
elected the following officers for the ensuing year.
George Green, president; Judge d. A. McAdam, first
vice president; Mr.. NJ. J. Dixon, second vice
president; Mr. seth NJ. Harrison. secretary;
Mr. Samuel Martin, financial secretary; Mr..
and William Fowler, Jr.. stewards. and MIR.
Peter Bowycr, caterer. After the business
meeting the members OF the club INDUCED In turtle
soup and champagne at the invitation of Mr.. Fowler.
of tho Knickcrbockcr, and whilo discussing these
good things Judge AIcAdam. Top Thompson and Mr..
W. III. Pope. the eIocutionist, entertained the menu
bers After the supper Billy Birch and Top Thompson
auctoncd on the boxes Tor the club ball. which takes
place at Irving Hall ON Wednesday evening, January
1879
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13

THE PETERSON MURDER TRIAL.

There was an unexpected sensation in court yes
tcrday during the progress OF the Peterson murder
trial In Pennington, N. J. After the prisoner had
finished his recital of the murder. which was SUBJ
stantaly heretofore given the counsel for tho
fence read letter which was sent by Nixon, the
murdered man, TO petersons wife o few months be-
forc the murder In this letter Pctcrsons wife was
addressed my dear beloved Lizzie" In referring
to Peterson Nixon wrote thus :--"You need not fear
him, my dear. don't think lie dare como back here
again. II he docs come we will do ~ we told you.
There Is big tree blowcd up in Jake Millers woods.
We will kill him and put him in there. and no one
would think OF looking there FOR him."
This caused great stir among tho audience. Tho
Chief Justice had to demand order several times At
this point the defence rested Tho viii probably
10 to the jury to-day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Carmen will be repeated at the Academy Of Music
this evening.
Messrs. ferdinand and Hermann CARR give the first
in their second series Of sotrees mcaleS at Stenway
Hall on Tuesday evening. December II.
The Philadelphia papers accord warm praise to
young Joseph Hollands Antonio in the revival Of
1.-The Merchant of Venice" at the Chestnut Street
Theatre. Blood will tell
''Only Farmers Daughter" will be the opening
feature Of the Globe Theatre tomorrow evening" The
play has been favorably spoken of by the Philade-
phia press. and is said to be excellently cast.
The complimentary concert to Miss Aretta II. Camp
will be given in Plymouth Church. Brooklyn. on
Wednesday evening next. Mr.. Edouard Rcmenyi.
vioinist, Mr. Werrenrath and others will assist.
The third concert OF the Brooklyn Philharmonic
MacCollum. contralto. and Mr.. Edouard Remenyi.
conduct
day evening, the 10th inst The artists who will par
ticipate Nine. Clemcntine Lasar, Mrs. +. Crane.
Mr.. George Elard, Mr.. C. A. MCPHERSON. Mr.. Fredc-
rick Stems and Mr.. +. Crane.
Mile. De Murska will make her rentrs Sunday
evening at the Grand Opera House in connection with
Gilmores Band, Levy, Susini and Professor Hill.
She will render. among other things. the mad scene
OF Ophelia. from Ambrose Thomas Hamlet"
Mrs. Elite Henderson, the authorizes Of the drama
almost Life, In its sixth week at the Stand
ard Theatre, has presented to the Hebrew Fair at
Tammany Hall, q private box for tho entire week.
The box will be sold auction from the grand plat
form Of the hall every evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
TICKET SPECULATORS.
New York, Dec. 10, 1873.

NEW York, Dec. 10, 1873
To THE EDITOR OF TILE HERALp:-
Is Colonel Mapleson informed Of the following
facts? At time has it been possible for to got
good scat for the Academy of Music from the ticket
agent in Fourteenth street. even week in advance.
Meantime two three ticket Spectators comfort
ably seated in that Office and offer to the disappointed
diiede the choicest places III the theatre; but Of
course he has to submit to an extra charge. some
times exorbitant. Colonel Mapeson might we'll have
informed the public. in publishing the schedule OF
prices that said prices applied only to seats that
body wants. and that the good ones to DO had
from the favored ticket spectators located In his
Office at advance of from ~ 10 100 per cent. IL Is
surprising to European impresario tolerate such
things A FOREIdNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
THE NATIONAL YELLOWSTONE PARK.

Rev. DR.. Hoyt pastor of Strong Place Brooklyn)
Baptist Church, delivered lecture in the CAL
vary Baptist Church, West Twenty-third street,
on the National Yellowstone Park in the northern
section Of Wyoming Territory. "The Park he
said "is sevcnty-seven miles square, and was first
discovered in 1905, by the indomiable Clarke while
following the course OF the Yellowstone River Fifteen
or twenty years ago when the rumor went abroad
that gold had been discovered there in abundance.
and that diamonds as large as wanuts. with precious
stones of several kinds studded that region groups
of adventurous in quest of fortunes focked thither
from all parts Of the country" The lecturer gave
glowing description Of this wonderful work Of ma
ture and the exquisite scenery surrounding it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
NEW MASONIC OFFICERS.

The following named gentlemen have been elected
officers for tho ensuing year of New York Lodge No
800, h. and A. NJ Frank H. Moran. Master; John T.
Logan. Senior Warden; James +. Hagan. Junior
Warden; Frank MacDavitt. Treasurer; william l.
Blair Jr., Sccretary John Giffin, p. NJ. Senior Dea
con; Val. Denzer, Junior Deacon: John J. Brogan
and J. s. Bacon, Masters of Ceremonies John D.
McNally and Louis karnorens Stewards Dr. Walter
George A. Russell. Organist; Edgar Odell. Tilor; O.
u. siccardi, Morris simmonds and Peter Stewart
Trustees
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
AN EXPLANATION.

To THE Eprron THE HERALD:-
In regard to your notice about Carl Lanzers cor,
cert at Chickcring Hall last Wednesday deem 10
necessary to inform You that had not quite recov-
cred yet from cold but preferred to perform
my duty rs mover like to disappont audience il
/ possibly can avoid it. Hoping you will have the
Kindness to insert this, am. with many thanksv
yours very respectfully ARTHUR L. BOWMAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
FIRE IN WEST STREET.

fire occurred at halfpast seven o'clock last even
ing at No 12l West street. IL cxtnguished,
but Mr. julius Kaufman, who keeps a small variety
store there, claims TO have suffered loss by fire and
water of $4,000: insured for $500 Kloppenburg n
Sloan, liquor Dealers who occupy the store adjoining.
estimate their loss by FIRE and water at 1000. The
building was ualnaped to the extent Of $3Ou.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
HIS ASSAILANT UNKNOWN.

Guiana Ruscinto. an Italian ragpicker. was found
carly yesterday morning lying in tho yard Of No. 50
Mulberry street. with deep wound in his head Ho
did not know who inflicted the injury, but remem-
bered that his assaiant Italian. who rushed
upon him as he was entering the yard and struck
him on the head with weapon. Ruscinto Is re-
ported to be in very critical condition at st. VIM
csut 3 Hospital
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13

that law be enacted prohibiting the railroad companies
charging more.
That as the public journals of New York and BROOKLYN
profess TO be the educators the public they be
guested To thoroughly investigate this question OF mS
reghtase that the public may be emil ghtened in refer
nppa fharn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

STEINWAY HALL--MISS LEGGETTS CONCERT.
The concert for the benefit of Miss Leggett's Home
for Business Women took place last night. The ar
lists appearing comprised NJ Remeny and his troupe.
with the addition Of Nine. Rive King and Miss Emily
and the somewhat lengthy programme not
tended beyond two cncores. These given to NJ.
Remenyi for his yalse Noble" which, with his fan
OF the performance. and to Miss winant for
her rendering of Just As OF DID, This
fist has a magnificent contralto, natural
voice Of great power and rich quality. Her
upper notes are as yet unsatisfactory and she de-
pendent upon her notes too much. Young artists
should bear in mind that coner is not rehearsal.
Miss AIncs in good voice. and pleased especially
by her singing of the ballad. 1.-THE Little Mountain
Lad by Roeckel, very poor song, by the way.
"Bel Raggio is not well suited to her as other
lectons which she has given An artist who sing
Gounods cave Maria" well should restrict her efforts
to music best adapted to her abilities. Nine. Rive
formanccs of the evening, and her pieces
'Tarantelle." by List. and Strauss waltz.
| arranged by Tausig-were most appropriate.
Mr.. William Courtneys numbers were somewhat
ponderous for miscellaneous concert, but they
showed the artists powers dramatic tenor most
convincingy. He sang the rarely given air OF Huon
| with a sustained energy and inspiring vitality
| that recalled Mr. Sankey's way OF singing his
| famous air from Tampa" He also gave
| 1.-The Enemy Said, from HANDLES "lsrael, with
exceptional fuency and brilliancy Signor Campo
bellos songs in good taste and were admirably
rendered. Mr.. L. Quicken sacrificed himself in his
and asking other place, but good artist can
afford to make such sacrifices without loss. The
hall was not filled, although it is probable that fair
amount realized for the worthy object Of tho en-
tertailmeut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-13
NIBLo's-' RoUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY
DAYS.

DAYS.
The spectacular play entitled "Round the World In
Eighty Days" is receiving liberal support at Nblo 8
Garden. Last night the house crowded from
orchestra to gallery. The piece is well placed
on the boards. The new scenery lends efficient
aid in developing the varied attractions of the
piece. The costunng of the ballet corps shows
good taste and tho ensemble is excellent The eccentric
Englishnan. Phileas Fogg, represented by Mr..
Harry Coulter the detective. John Fix. by Mr. j. +.
Peters; his faithful Passepartout by Mr.. w. H.
Lytell, and Miles O'Pake, the ex-senator from New
York. by Mr.. G. T. Riggs. Each Of these travellers
received hearty rounds of applause The cast is gen.
orally strong and well selected.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-11-27
PART II.
IN THE VALLEY,


sob! papa, do you think it's going to
snow2" Bessie looked appealingly into
her fathers face.
'Yes'2" 80,
"Oh! then ia give you most all my
candy" replied Bessie, holding up what
once might have been candy, but what
now looked like very sticky little
hand. 1' % "'
"And if I should say Mop
"Then," said Bessie. "It does seem
to me as if I never could speak to you
again" 49,. >..-.. 49,. .....
Papa went to the window. Outside it
was nearly dark; but he could see, easily
enough, that it was going to snow, aud
pretty soon, too. &s. ~ 1-aEe ....- .,......
"1'll take the candy said papa, +" for
I say tYes.'' i, aas 81 Esng-z =. ':.'r. "A. -
Bessie climbed upon her papa's knee,
and, putting her head down on his arm,
she said: 41' a@E5asa~ ""1s. il $500
"Papa, I want to ask you favor, but
it's such . big one I'm afraid you'll Just
say mo- the first thing" - .. ~. -.
"Does mamma know what it is all
about?" ..,..,.. ~. ... 80 ..l... .....
cob! yes, sir. She knows, truly and
honestly. "Don't you, mammal" - .
Mamma only smiled, and think there
was some other reason than, just because
she was counting stitches, that she didn't
say anything. # .s1.s r..
SWELL, papa, you know,--you know
day after tomorrow will be Thanksgiy-
ing; and-and- Joe, he says he is going
to take bis skates to bed, and want to
know, now, please, papa, if I can take
Clear the Track te bed with me this
night9"
Papa looked perfectly astonished.
| "Dav after tomorrow will be Thanks
giving, and you want to take Clear the
Track to bed with you tonight, just
because it is to be-"
"No," said Bessie, lit isn't that; but
don't you know Thanksgiving is one good
thing and Clear the Track is another,
and when two good things come together
it's ever so much more fun than Just on.y
oxe, you see."
Now, what do you think2 "Clear the
Track" wasn't a doll, or pussy cat, or
steam engine; but, if you'll believe me, il
was nothing more or less than new sled
with cushioned seat and two long swans
necks curling up in front. Now, you
don't wonder, ! suppose, that papa opened
his eyes 80 very wide when Bessie wanted
to take "Clear the Track" to bed with
her. ~ @ z.
| .sWhy don't yon say something
mamma2'' said Bessie. "Why don't yor
say you never in I'LL your life saw such
good little girl as I was when: I pounded
| my finger, you know--0r- or something
s For once, however, Bessie's ally failed
her.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-11-27
he Curse of Empty Hands.

Esawn the call was heard,
busy reapers stirred
ione the highway leading to the wheat,
lit reap with us?' they said,
Filled and shook my head
disturb me not" said I. Ny dreams are
sweet"
n with folded hands,
IF saw across the lands . -,
i he waiting harvest shining on the hill;
/ ard the reapers sing
%ir songs OF harvesting,
lid thought to so, but dreamed and waited
y still.
q day at last WAS done, H.. 49,.
81 homeward one, by one,
8le reapers went, well laden as they pa ssed;
sjir's was no misspent day,
ong hours dreamed away
sloth, that turns to sting the soul at last.
aper fingered near.
glats' cried he. idle here? ..
here are the sheaves your hands have
q bOundp' ... 49,.
as!" made reply.
ct the day pass by
! til too late t. work. dreamed the hours
away"
foolish one!" he said,
sadly shook his head,
s'he dreaming soul is in the way Of death.
~ arYest soon Is DER,
is up and dream no more!
It, for the summer fadeth like q breath.
4 at if the master came
might, and called your name,
skiing how many sheaves your hands had
4 made? .o
u; the Lords commands 81
showed but empty hands,
,ndemned. your dreaming soul would
stand dismayed."
ed with stran ge terror then,
chance come not again,
sought the wheat fields while the others
slept,
irhaps ere break of day."
/, Lord will come this way"
voice kept saying, till, with fear, wept.
ough all the long, still night,
ong the wheat fields white,
reaped and bound the sheaves Of yellow
grain.
.red not pause to rest,
h fear possessed my breast,
o for my dreams I paid the price in pain.
when the morning broke
! rested reapers woke.
" heart leaped up as sunrise kissed the
lands,
came he soon or late
lord of the Estate
You'd find me bearing not the curse Of
emDtV hands.