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COMPETITION.


Eight sweet Florida oranges for
dime, here; fifteen cents 4 dozen!'
bawled and orange peddler. as he
stopped his wagon close to the curb
stone on Fifth street yesterday, where
a small crowd was congregated-
Another peddler Of oranges drew
up to the same spot and went him
one better, as follows:
Eight sweet Florida oranges for
nine cents; the only oranges IN the
State Of Ohio that are fit to eatn
Eight sweet oranges for eight
cents" screamed No. ]: ''rich and
juicy, and not picked ~ yellow-fever
patients, ike some oranges I know Of"
Eight large, fine oranges fir seven
cents, retorted No 2, and file crowd
began to manifest ain interest III the
proceedings
Eight delicious oranges for six
cents, yelled No l, and looked black
as the Moor Of Venice at his competi-
tor.
Eight overgsown oranges fer five
cents and they're the only oranges in
the city not stuffed with sawdust.n
Eight for four centsw
Eight for three centsw
Eight for two centsw
Eight for one CENT?
Eight for-nuthin', by gracious7
yelled the desperate dealer.
@Nuf cedla exclaimed his rival,
leaping TO the ground and beginning
to transfer the eight-for-nuthing fruit
into his own wagon; '.nuf ced, yer
oranges amt worth no more than that
uohow, but SEEM it's you, I'll take the
whole lot at that price, and all the
which time he was scooping them out
in handlulls Of dozen.
"lll take a hatfull at them fggers!1
yelled a newsboy, as he climbed upon
the wheel
"so1l II screamed another
Hare, toom
Make room on that wheel for un-
cler
The unfortunate man whose stock
was being reduced at such unprotita-
BE figures whipped up his horse and
escaped with q few oranges under the
seat, and as he whirled around cor
ner he stoppedd swearing long enough
70 say that he could lick the man that
said competition was the life Of trade.
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AN anatomist has been examining
the hands Of Lizst, the great pianist
and composes, and finds them to pos
sess some remarkable characteristics.
The middle finger OF each hand is knot
ted and very powerful, and the force
of the little finger is enormous. The
knuckles seem to be made of iron, and
those of the second finger are like a
hinge. The haad, in general, is
large, square one, the first and second
fingers being blunt, and the third and
fourth fiat and broad
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Notice.

rEHo G.. W. CHASE: YOU ARE HEREBY NO
! tilted that we. George Stuck and Samuel Hal
lett. have done the full amount of work required
by the law OF Congress OF 1872, and amendments
thereto, to-wit:
One Hundred lS1O0) Dollars
On the Tribune quartz claim situated in Banner
District. Boise count I. I. Said claim consisting
OF fifteen hundred feet along the Tribune quartz
lode; and you hereby required to pay us all
publication OF this notice, within ninety f90l days
from the date hereby. forfeit all your right title
and claim in, to and upon said Tribune claim. as
provided by act above specified. GEO. STUCK.
Oct 22,-3m.] SAML HALLErT.
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IF a man will tell me what he
thinks ov his nabors, | can tell him
what his nabors think ov hun Josh
Billings
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Mouse.

All parties delinquent for Garden Valley Milling
Companys stock will please take notice that unless
payment is made by the goth OF April, suits will be
commenced for recovery of all amounts due On
such stock. By order of ihe Board of Trustees.
FRANK EARNHaJ.
President
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= M,ALlISTeGfS P6TENT ARTOPTlCON,'

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a goa week in your own town. IS outfit free.
e EbkyNo risk. Reader, if you want business at
VIII ch persons of either make great pay all
he time they work. write for particulars to II.
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NoTicc.

TERRITORY OF IDAHO, e.
County OF Boise, 90
In the matter Of the estate of John C. Hughes
deceased.
ME oFiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN BIZ TEf UNDER
Nv s'saetl, administrator Of the estate of john
G. Hughes, deceased, to the creditors Of and ali
persons having claims against said deceased to ex
hlbit them. with the necessary vouchers
within four months after fhe first puhlication Of
this notice, II the said administrator at his office
IN Placeryille, Boise county. L. I.
WAI. j. BOTHWEIL.
Administrator Of the estate of John G. Hughes,
deceased.
Dated Idaho City. May 8. 1879.
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WASHINGTON KEGERREIs. Sec'y.
GARDEN VALLEY, March -, 1879.
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HARPER'S PERIODICALS,

HARPER's MAGAZINE, One Year. s4 40
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the THREE publications, one year, ........ 10 90
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Terms for large clubs furnished on application.
Postage free 70 all sat5scri5ers in he United States
or Cnnddd.
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aasarpeR''s Magazine,
1870.
i Illustrated.

Ihe volumes OF the Magazine begin
with the Numbers for June and December
of each year When no time is specified,
u viii be understood that the subscriber
wishes to begin with the current Number.
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WE suppose the Car will soon be
arrestng the earth on account Of its
revolutionary movements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
CROTON WATER TAXES.

CORPORATION COUNSEL WHITNEY DECIDES THAT
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ORPHAN AsYLuMs CAN
NOT BE EXEMPTED.
At . recent meeting OF the Board of Aldermen a
resolution unanimously passed exemptng the
Roman Catholic orphan asylums In this city from
payment of Croton water taxes. The Mayor asked
the opinion of Corporation Counsel Whitney ~ to
tho powers of the Common Councf in the matter.
Yesterday Mr.. whitney transmitted communica-
ton to the Mayor. in which tho following couclu-
sions are set FORTH
II seems the honorable the board of Alder.
various provisions IL law and ordinance relating to this
matter Croton water pledged TO the sinking
fund the payment OF interest the city debt
dnancc of ths Common Council adopted February ~.
Is43 On May 49, iSt5 act passed by the LcEsa-
creating public fund stock In the city OF New
York DO called the Croton water stock and In relation
the sinking fund The fifth section Of said act IL fol-
lows.-
Tho In force and approved by the Mayor
Of city the aid OF February 1874 and ordinance
that hereafter be passed by the said Mayor Aldermen
and Com nonalty in conformity with the provisions of
this law and relative to the said sinking fund shall not
be without the o. the Legislature hrst
had obtained except by setting and appropr
ntng for the OF tho said sinking fund ad
dona whenever tho said the Mayor, Aldermen
aud Comm ualty shall deem proper aud the said ord
shall remain In full force until tho whole OF the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
A PILOTS SUICIDE.

The Sandy Hook pilot boats had their colors flying
at half-mast yesterday token Of respect to the
memory of the late Captain Benjamin Simon
son, who committed suicide on Friday ut
his residence. in Stapleton. The Captain cut
two gashes his throat-one u small wound under
the left ear. while the other extended nearly from
ear ear The instrument used Rogers
pocket knife with keen edge. The knife
purchased by the Captain in this city on Friday
morning but u few hours previous to his
hitting the decd Different reports afoat as to
the cause which tempted him to the rash act One
is to the effect that Friday morning the owners,
including Captain Simonson, OF the new pilot boat
Columbia, built to take the place of the
Isaac Webb. which lost the Long Island
coast. met for the purpose of taking the new boat
out on first trip, when dispute arose between
the pilots to the management of the boat in the
course OF which Captain Smonson offered to sell
ont his share rather than quarrel over the matter.
His offer being readily accepted the Captain took
leave his brother pilots. The funeral of the dead
pilot will take place to-day with Masonic honors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
THE CHAMPION DISASTER.

suit was recently brought in the Marine Court
by Joseph Mitchell. who was passenger on the
steamship Champion. which was sunk of the Capes
of Delaware November through collision with
the British bark Lady octavia against the owners Of
the steamship 1.-THE New YORK and Charleston Steam
ship Company to recover $1,000 damages for per-
sonal injuries and loss Of property. On Thursday
last the steamship company presented petition for
libel in the United States District Court. In which
the petitioners set forth the beginning Of the suit
by Mitchell, and alege that the injury loss and dam
age to him did not result from any negligence
the part of the company; that the Cham
pion stanch, scaworthy and properly
manned, oficered and controlled. and that the fault
was occasioned by reckless and improper man
agement the part OF those in charge of the Lady
Octavia. With a view Of bringing all the parties
who may have claims against the steamship COM
pany into action. and with view OF determin-
ing and limiting the liability Of the company in the
matter OF the collision. the petitioners abandoned the
steamer and cargo for the benefit of the claimants.
aud asked to have trustee appointed to take con-
troll of the property and that the Court grant
milton to the claimants enjoining them from bring
ing any other suits. The monition and injunction
pettioned for were granted yesterday by Judge
Choate, In the United States District Court, and
Samuel II. Lyman. clerk of the court, was appointed
r att
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
MARRIED..

Reconsideration Tuesday December 2. at
Grace Church. Westheld, N. j.. by Rev. II. c. Rush.
Haywood G. BRoUN to HENRIETTA NJ, daughter OF the
late Fritz Brose, Esq. No cards.
Characterization December g. 1879 by the Rev.
Arthur Brooks. FRANK y. CHASE to DAISY SMITH, both
OF this city. No cards.
Utica papers please copy.
DopaE-HARRIMAN.-On Saturday, December 6. at
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. by the Rev.
John Hall, ID. d. w. EARL DODGE and EMELINE.
daughter Of Oliver Hartman.
dral the LIST inst. by His Eminence the Cardinal
Archbishop, assisted by the Reverend Fathers Farley
and MCGUIRE. CARLOS GUIILERMo DK GARMENDIA to
EMILIA MARIA DE AyEsTARAN, both OF this city, for
merry of Havana. Cuba No cards.
KEATING-ANDREss-On Saturday, November 22,
1879, by Rev. James Morrow Mr.. GEO. +. KHArINa.
formerly of New York city, to Miss SOPHIA b. An
OF Philadelphia. at the residence OF the brides
aunt
LAwRENcE- -FARRELLY.-In Philadelphia, Novem-
Der rs, 1872 by the Rev. Alfred Young. c. s. p.
WILLIAM IL. c. LAWRENCE, Of Boston. Mass. to
SARAH A. FARRELLY. formerly Of Jersey City. N. j.
No cards.
LEGGArr-HARRIsoN.-At Grace Chapel, New York.
August 20. 1879. by the Rev. A. Is. Carter WILLIAM
r. LEGGATr to MARIETTA T.. HARRISON. No cards.
San Francisco papers please copy.
LEwY-ANDREws-On Monday, December l, by
Rev. DIR. Ed Guilbert. ut the Church of the Holy
Spirit. AUGUSTA LEVY. of New York. to NJ CARoIIE.
daughter of George Andrews. Esq. of Tarrytown.
No cards.
NIoLINEUx-FLINT.-In Brooklyn. December 4. by
Rev. Almon Gunnison. HENRY MoLINEUx to KATE A.
MOVES daughter OF the late Cyrus Flint. Esq No
cards.
Boston Transcript and San Francisco Bulletin
please copy.
McDoSNELL--Dowp.-On Saturday. November 80
ut st. Stephens Church, brooklyn. by the Rev.
Father Brien. THOMAS j. MCDONNELL, OF this city,
to Miss KATIE M DowD OF Br oklyn.
Standardization Thursday. December 4, 1872
Rev. A. Kesslcr, +. y SIGRsr to THKREsE Butte. OF
New York city. No cards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07

ripple OF excitement has been created in GUS
toms circles at the report that the firm of f. II.
Pustet & Co.. the Barclay street importers of church
regalias. is engaged in effort to compromise its
alleged Irregularities with the Treasury Department.
The investigation which led to the discharge Of
Fred Snyder. late examiner in tho Appraisers De-
partment. conducted by Colonel Tichner special
agent OF the Treasury and, report says, eight
other cases in which Snyder is said to be SINH
lary implicated are now in the hands OF Colonel
Tichner and Special Agent Kimball, of Washington
Assistant Appraiser Albert Gilbert. who was sus-
pended from duty by order of the President has
been served with copy of the complaint. which
charged looseness in conducting the division in
which Snyder was employed under him. TO this
Mr. Gilbert has replied az ezteso. denying every and
each allegation. AID requests thorough examina-
tion. 1t Ia currently stated that Mr.. Gilbert will
soon be renstated in his old position. Mr.. Snyder
is still reported to be in Canada His counsel state
that when wanted he will be forthcoming.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
PRONOUNCED A FORGERY.

A butler in the employ Of Mrs. Jones. of No. TOT
Fifth avenue, is accused Of having forged his mis-
tress' name to a check for sl.07o. The check was
presented yesterday and cashed at the Bank Of
America The man called at the Office of the Ameri-
can District Telegraph Company, No. 102 Sixth
avenue. and. as alleged, represented that Mrs.
Jones required the services of messenger
boy. When the boy reached Mrs. Jones
residence tho butler met him at the
door, and "a he states. handed him n
bank book with instructions to carry IL to the Bank
OF America and have the enclosed check cashed
when the messenger boy returned with the cash.
amounting to 81 6T6. he met at the door by the
servant girl. who took the book to her mistress
Mrs. Jones could not understand what 1t all meant
Search was made for the butler but he was missing.
The lady drove to tho bank, whore she shown
the check, which she pronounced q forgery. The
whereabouts Of the butler could not be ascertainod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
KINGS COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM.

An inspection of tho Flalbush Lunatic Asylum.
Kings county. was made by DR.. Ordronaux. State
Commissioner in Lunacy on Friday afternoon. The
Doctor. who was accompanied by several members
of the Board OF Supervisors and Charities Commits
sion, commented favorabiy upon the improvement
in the management. Some OF the dormitorcs in the
basement were found, however TO be unfit for
patton. The atmosphere was also found to
be impure, and some needed changes III
that particular were suggested by tho Com.
missioner. The old frame structure known
the LODGE was condemned IN the strongest terms
as UNIT for occupancy. The Supervisors suggested
that the medical gentlemen make known their views
on that subject through the medium OF communities
ton addressed to the Board at early date The sub
ject OF the scarcity of supplies was also broached
and IL stated that the patients have been with
out rice and cheese owing to the failure of the
tractors TO furnish the articles named, which are
called for in the specifications. The Hospital for In
curables was also visited, where satisfactory
diton of affairs found to exist. 1t Is estimated
that should the Lodge be torn down 1t could DO
replaced by suitable building at an outlay of about
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS

A boy of twelve years stood in heJefferson Market
Police Court yesterday arragned for the second time
in three weeks for grand larceny His is Robert
Franklin and he resides at No. 40 West Sixteenth
street. policeman noticed the boy and a younger
companion named George Largus frequently going to
and scrap iron receptacle of the New York IL
road at Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street, and
saw them secrete Quantity of the metal. which
they carried off to a sequestered spot where they
had large bag full of the material. The policeman
ON arresting them hunted about the place and found
a regular deposit of the scrap iron they had stored
away which weighed in all about six hundred
pounds. The pair committed for trial by JUS
tce Hammer yesterday. Franklins plea of youth
being counterbalanced by his former iniquities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
SECRETARY SHERMAN'S TERMS.
THE GOVERNMENT TRYING TO PURCHASE SIX
PER CENT BONDS OF 1891

THE GOVERNMENT TRYING TO PURCHASE SIX
PER CENT BONDS OF 1881
Secretary sherman gave notice on December
that proposals for the sale to the government of
81 OF any of the six per interest bearing
bonds of the United States known the sssixes of
1881" would be received at the Office of Assistant
Treasurer Hlhouse of this city, until noon of yes
terday. which time the bids would be opened and
the awards declared. 1t required that all propo.
sails should be for not less than $4,000 that they
should state the specific character of the bonds CT
fered whether registered coupon. and under what
acts they issued; that offers must be for the
sale OF the bonds with accrued interest To AID in
GLIDING the 9th inst; and that certified check
for Ave per cent of the amount of bonds offered
should accompany each proposal. The Secretary
reserved the right to reject any or all bids and waive
any defects. At noon yesterday the proposals were
opened. There We're only hve. aggregating
$l.470.000. The following are the names OF the
sellers. the amounts offered by each and the price
ask d:-Chase National Bank $4,000 ut lO6.7l; j.
$. Wormser. 81. 0O0. 900 at 1OGs7; vermiye Co..
$4,000 at 10635: krohn Schumacher, 500. OOO It
1OG.A Az; Foote French, 100000 ut 10G43
Secretary Sherman at Washington and the latter
piled during the afternoon. declining all bids above
LOG 30. He also informed Assistant Treasurer Hill
house that he might accept offers not above LOG 30
for one million dollars of bonds of 1881.
= by this decision OF the Secretary the single bid
accepted was that of Vermilye Co. for $500 900. aud
up to the close OF business only other offer
made under tho Secretary's terms. This of
$4,000 by tho Union National Bank of Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
THREE ROBBERIES CONFESSED.

Queens county officers came to this city on Friday
night and arrested Henry Zimmerman in house in
First avenue for participation In three burgaries.
Two other men. named william Smith and William
Johnson had been arrested some days before. Yes
terday they arraigned before Justice Davis in
Long Island CITY. smith testned that both he
Prison for burglary. On tho 18th of November
the three men went into the country disguised us
tramps, and at Jericho robbed the store OF William
Seaman and the harness shop of Hertman Rohrbach,
and stole horse, wagon and set OF harness from
Daniel willcts. Zimmerman had place OF secret
residence near jamaica aud the stolen goods were
deposited there. Smith was arrested in Brook
Ign while trying to reach this city to dis
pose of the horse. The store goods and
harness were brought to this city aud sold
to a saloon keeper In First avenue Zimmerman
admitted his guilt, but Johnson mado an absolute
denial and refused to be examined. Smith says he
tried TO be honest but that Johnson kept after him
all the while. threatening to expose him Whenever
They were all committed for the Grand Jury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
| BROKEN DOWN BUSINESS MAN.

Poor old Jacob Andrews a pitiable spectacle,
every thought. as he was led up to the Yorkvle
Police Court bar yesterday, lettering and shaking.
it seemed. with palsy. His coat threadbare. his
hair unkempt, and his paleand sunken cheeks gave
unnatural brilliancy to the jet black eyes above
them He had been picked up the streets by the
police and he hobbled with them to shelter he
confessed that lie had not touched vctual for three
whole days. They took him to court then to have
the Commissioners of Charities look after him. and
His Honor turned to the old man alphabetically as
he heard him mutter:-
eve seen better days. Jedge far better, though
am down now. If hasn't q rag to his back
and his heads bowed with infrmities don't kick
him like dog. cause he might have been some &C.
count once. Ay, remember" he went on. a. q far
off look came into his eyes. II remember when
could strut about ana have word for every onc
Not soul passed without stoppin to look at me-
Little children followed me and people listened to
my voice. But it's all over; it's all passed an
now"
These "reminiscences seemed to overpower tho old
man. tor he let his head sink despondeutly on his
bosom. His Honor was all interest now.
"You were in businessY' he inquired.
Eyes. sir. was" came the answer. with sigh.
'On your own account, of course?'
''Oh, OF course. never needed partner. some
how. managed everything myself"
''Where were you located?"
always the biggest streets, sir, the finest
thorouehfares. Chestnut street. Philadelphia; Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington. In this city Broad
way wasn't too good for me-
His Honors interest intensified.
.'But how did you como to grief?" he asked.
"Oh. misfortunes. sir. misfortunes. was the tear
full reply. ''They do crowd folks sometimes,
don't they? was in Chicago time o. the fire. agin
at Boston, when she was burnt out; down South
when the yaller fever came. didn't bring u stitch
away with me. sir. Then I've been through steam
boat explosions and railroad collisions. All sir, l
have suffered deeply. depend on It,"
poor old fellow, TO come low this. MUIR
INJURED His Honor. with kind glance at the wretched
figure. But tell me- what business enterprise were
you engaged imp
The old man looked up meekly, and his wan lips
whispered:-
..peddlin' prize packages. sir--a prize in every
box"
They removed that venerable person quite hur-
riedly, His Honor ratified of q init ment and
tore up the letter in which he recommending q
wrecked millionaire to the kindly consideration Of
his official friends
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-07
A PLOT TO ROB A BANK.

The young man. George Hendrickson. alias
strceter. who was arrested in Hunters Point on
Friday evening suspicion of being implicated in
plot to rob the Flushing National Bank. yesterday
confessed to District Attorney Downing the existence
of the job and gave him the Of his three con-
fedcrates. but tor obvious reasons they are with
held. Two of them are old cracksnen and the
third is q young man of respectable family
who never known to have engaged crime be-
fore. The robbery was to have been perpetrated
yesterday. When Hendrickson was arrested he was
his way to Flushing. and on his person two
loaded revolvers, dirk fourteen inches long, gag.
q leather strap to pinion a mans arms and lot of
cord He threw letter out of the car window
which could not be found.