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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19
THE REGTCIDAL MANIA.
[From the London Globe. |

II is probable that the attempts at tho
of kings and high porsonages. which have been so
numerous during the past twelve months. in almost
demica and is certainly Psychological rather than
political. This presumption is confirmed by the
wild letters written by Mr.. Madden the interpreter
from the 'ofhcc of the Modern Prophet" We may
discern fresh illustration from al cpise which has
been received by the Governor OF Finland, and was
communicated by his secretary to the Eyniander
Zctteng. Your Excellency," wrote q certain Kari
August Munk, who communicated his correct address
you. In order to comply with the wicked urging of
the temptcr have come to- Helsingfors In the hope
of finding favorable opportunity have waylaid aud
watched for you, but the opportunity has not yet oc
CURED. In my better moments resist this violent
temptation, and to-day having overcome it, take
my pen to inform you what q dangerous person am
and to cntreat You to take of yourself. 4 NAV
again be visited by my horrible thoughts and shall
then say 10 myself. Kill the General Aderberg and
they will lop off your head, ~ they did
Hoiel's, aud your miserable existence will be
Mt endl' IL. therefore. Your Exccllency,
your lite ~ dear to you. send your
officers quickly possible. and order them 20
arrest me. for swear that IL meet YOU ~ truly as
When the police arrived at the house from which
Munk wrote his letter they found that this terrible
assassin. weary of life. youth Of seventeen who
was strutting about his with dagger stuck in
had been fired by dwelling upon the noble deeds Of
the miserable H0del aud Nobiling, and probably the
spirit of emulation stirred within him by famili
arity with whatever literature corresponded in his
native place with our own penny dreadfus." A
sound whipping would be the best way TO cure these
sickly fancies OF such juvenile heroes IL would be
gratifying to learn that 10 has been administered
by the authorities Of Helsipgfors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19
HONORING A JOURNALIST.

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO THE FOUNDER
OF "GRAHAM's MAGAZINE"
Filling the position of an associate editor on one of
the Newark IN. j. journals is gentleman who,
twenty years ago. was the owner and editor of the
leading periodical of the country. This was Ora
ham's Magasne its conductor being Mr.. George r.
Graham.
Mr.. Graham was born in Pennsylvania. His father
was once an opulcnt merchant, who intended his son
for the Bar. but business calamitcs carried off his
fortune and he died leaving his poor. After
spending some years on farm young Graham went
to Philadelphia and while working at cabinet
making studied law, and in 1889. was admitted
to the Bar. Meanwhile he had developed
love for literary pursuits and after
years of journalistic labor and experience,
founded Grahams Magosins. This was in 1916.
The magazine model Of beauty in the matter of
typography and engravngs and its tone and literary
character may be judged by the list of writer's II
gagod-Longfellow, bryant. Cooper. James Russell
Lowell Henry W. Herbert Edgcr Allan Poe, General
Street. Grace Greenwood, Thomas Dunn English. &.
j. Peterson George ID. Prentice Mrs. Il. C. Kenney
4. b. Read, Bayard Taylor. T. s. Arthur and many
others then and since famous in the American rcpub
lie of letters.
The magazine being assured and brilliant
cess Mr. Graham next turned his attention to daily
journalism and purchased the Philadelphia North
American year later he consolidated the United States
Gazette into the american In this enterprise he
associated with tho late Morton McNfichael In AN
unfortunate hour Mr.. Graham went into stock specu
lations and lost splendid fortune. His magazine
and newspaper also passed from his
troll. subsequently he regained possession of
the magazine. second time accumulated u
fortune, and second time lost the bulk 1t. How
ever he realized by the sale of the magazine hand
some sum- OF late years Mr. Graham lived on Orange
Mountain, N. j., with his nephew and adopted son.
the late Colonel Henry Il. Rockafellar. Since the
death of the latter Mr. Graham has lived in Newark
and been q contributor to the local press.
In honor of his sixty-sixth birthday Mr.
Graham's friends and journalistic associates last
evening rendered him a banquet at Won
Seyfried's In Newark Speeches made
by Judge Guild. Thomas Dunn English Mr.
Graham. Judge Rcord. Rev J. N. Stansbury Dean of
Newark Judge John Il. Weeks, Joseph Atkinson,
Colonel Courtois. George Allen. Benedict Pretto, j.
Armstrong and others. Letters containing regrets
aud compliments were read from Colonel A. X.
Mcclure and Charles J. Peterson, of Philadclphia
Ex-Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania. and Others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19
SHOVELS FOR TWO.

HOW AN ENRAGED HUSBAND CALLED THE Al
NESS TO ACCOUNT.
Michel Rinaldo and Josef Rucho few months ago
formed partnership and started beer saloon in
Battle row.. First avenue between lOsth and l0Jth
streets Rnaldo furnished the capital and Ruchio
the brains OF the Arm that is, the latter stood
behind the bar and by his cloquonce and persuasive
manners drew the money from customers pockets.
Ruchio succeeded we'll that Rinaldo after awhile
began to absent himself from the saloon leaving his
partner TO conduct the business in his own way.
Mrs. Rnaldo occupied Ia company with her
husband u room in the rear of the saloon
and would occasionally drop in to how Ruchio
getting along The lady being attractive in both
form aud feature Ruoho fell In love with her. and.
taking advantage of her husbands absence. few
days ago, as she alleges. made improper PROPOSE
ton to her. Mrs. Rinado SAYS she Indignantly
repealed Ruchios advances and when she met her
husband acquainted him with the facts of the case.
Rnaldo brooded revenge, and ON Friday afternoon
carried a well maturcd plan into operation. Ho
entered the saloon. closed the doors and windows,
and then told Ruchio, who was anxiously watching
his movements. that he knew all. Then pro-
ducng two shoves he handed one 20 Ruchio
and badc him come fearful conflict
followed which lasted until Officer Petit burst open
the door and separated the combatants in time per-
haps, to prevent murder. Both taken, COW
cred with blood to the Twenty third precinct station
house, and yesterday arragned before Judge Duffy
in the Harlem Police Court. Rinado told his story
first. and Ruchio emphatically denied his statement.
Then Mrs. hnaldo came forward and gave her
sion of the difficulty in so ard manner
that Rucho quailcd be- ore il and hung his head.
Judge Dufy committed Ruchio. in default of $780,
keep the peace for six months.
After Ruchio had been taken down stairs Judge
Duffy asked Mrs. Rinauo why her husband did not
purchase Ruchios interest in the business and dis
Rnaldo III We did that he would start another SALOON
and take away all our customers. WELL. am
swered His Honor. 'you have got rid of your wicked
partner FOR time at least. So go home, open your
saloon and to live peace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19
AN INSURANCE INJUNCTION.

In tho matter Of the application of Mrs Anna
Reese for al injunction to restrain William Smyth,
acting superintendent of the state Insurance Depart
mont Talcott II. Russell, receiver of the American
National Life and Trust Insurance Company of New
Haven. and the National Insurance Company of wash
ington. from disposing Of the 100000 of tho
defunct National Lite Insurance Company OF
New York, ON deposit Mt Albany, Judge Gilbert, SUI
prcme Court. Brooklyn. rendered decision ycster-
day granting the injunction. The reator has u suit
penuing against the National Life Insurance Com
pany OF this city, W. policy-holdcr. to recover
f5,,OO on a death claim. As the fund above men,
toned was about to be distributed. which would be
prejudical to the plaintiffs suit, the injunction
applied TOR by her counsel last week. The particu-
lars OF the published at the time the app
cation was made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19
INDICTED OFFICIALS.

Judge Platt. Supreme Court. Kings county, yestsr
day overruled the demurrers in the cases of Water
Purveyor Peter Milne and superintendent of Sewers
Michael Dady. who indicted jointly with Brook
lyn City Works Commissioners Flaherty and Benz
nett ExJudge Troy asked for special trial for Mr..
Milne, his client. which the Court denied Milne
and Dady then pleaded not guilty to the indictment
After argument as to when the indicted one ials
should be tricd the Court decided to hear argument
Oh that subject ON Monday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19

HOMES FOR THE MILLION
The above 40S buildings, already stated are now
in process OF construction. and in addition to these
it was ascertaned that Messrs. Arnold Constable 4
Co. intend to build soon along Seventy second
street. between Lexington and Fourth avenues about
ten houses which will be OF elegant finish than
most OF those above enumerated The popularity
however. OF the above mentioned 400 dwellings, is
that for once New York is being filed up
with residences come-at-able by men of mod
crate means. most of the above ranging in
price from $500 to $4,000 In the construction
OF these buildings number OF new men
are engaged not heretofore heard Of as property
owners, but among the names mentioned are also
builders who have been idle for q number OF years
and who once more come to the front in lending
their skill toward making New York. what It will ere
long be- the most thoroughly constructed city in the
civilized world Already this remarkable activity in
building operations along the east side is making
itself feit the water fronts, and the holders
these lots talk OF their property il they owned
Fifth avenue mansions. They claim that never be-
fore there such demand for coal and material
yards on the East River side there is nowadays,
all of which is caused by the uptown improvements.
sngularly accelerated by the successful establish
ment OF rapid transit
CONEY ISLAND REMEMBERED
In connection with this should be mentioned the
sale of entire block of ground. bounded by Lewis,
Sixth and Seventh streets to the East River Ferry
Company for $l50.0O0. 1t is presumed that this
property will be used by the company to accommo-
date the Coney Island traffic brighton Beach, for
which this company is now said to be making ample
preparation. The sale of this property is regarded
with great interest by the denizes of that locality
1t being the first important plot of ground sold in the
Eleventh ward for number of years past.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-19

THE ST. GEORGE SOCIETY.

The st. George Society have elected tho following
named officers for the ensuing year.
REORGANIZATION Richardson. Vice Presidents
John Carey Jr., and Thomas II. Jevons. Treasurer
John q. Dale Observation-Disclosures E. Tucker and
Samuel Lee. Executive Comnttee--Robert Waller,
Henry Romilly, William w. Phpps X. ID. Perry. Il.
Brenton Archibald. Charles \. Wrecks and q. Bentham
Rae. Committee OF Accounts-F. q. Gostenhofcr,
berkeley Mostyn and James II. Pulsford Chaplans--
Ilev Joseph H. Rysncc, ID. d., and Rev. Il. Courtney.
Physicians-Luis T.. Walton, NJ d., and Benjamin +.
Dawson, NJ. II.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16
The Serond summer.

Thc American year has two sum-
mcrs. The first includes the months Of
june. July and August, and the second
The months Of September and October
The first summer Is for rest, the second
for activity. In our climate the two
latter months commonly exhibit the per-
feCtion Of weather. The torrid, exhaust
ing weeks of the hot solstice are gone.
and time of brightness and warmth with
out burning has come. The nights and
mornings are invariably cool and brac-
ing, and sleep, for the fitst time since
May, can he counted upon "a n certain
luxury. In the middle of the day the
sun Is kind. but not more than Kind.
II Is n season adapted. rs no other il, 20
u combination of outdoor and indoor
pleasures. There are the mornings for
exercise. the afternoons for reading or
what you please, the evenings for the
most enjoyable of entertainments, and
the dark hours for n variety Of rest not
to be had In July and August. The
country Is especially referred to-Eot
the city-and those who really love the
country for what II can give them, rs
well as for what it can deliver them
from. should not hasten to return
to town simply because the date
" September lst appears on the tops Of
their letters and bills. or course, busi-
ness l. business, and many must leave
heir srmmer haunts willy-nilly.--Ncp
York Graphic.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16

mer nights, and sweet scents, and ten
ner words. In the instant before | could
turn. i never once thought of Philip
Devereaux; but there he stood, smiling
and debonair, "a II we had only parted
an hour ago. "Your mother told me
should find you here" he snid, taking
my unwilling hand. See, picked a
four-leaved clover ms ! came across the
meadow; that means luck. Isabelle,
cnn you forgive meP"
"Yes, indeed" | answered. heartily,
land thank you too"
Il was n fool, Isabelle"
And so WAS |"
"Isabello, don't turn away your head
never loved Annette. love you.
You have no cause for jealousy. have
come back TO marry you, Isabelle
shall never marry you. Philip"
said. II do not love you any longer" !"
Not love meP" he cried. "Oh, I
understand; you have some natural re-
sentiment"
but no love" And thonshc fell to
protesting md cxpostulating. while we
walked out of the pine woods together; (;
and just as we emerged into the road we
met Mr.. Andovcr. lie bowed and passed
on. | knew he bad come to look for
me. | parted with Philip at tho gate.
where we parted once before, and to- day
IL Is all over town that our engagement
is renewed.
June Is. Mr.. Andovcr has not been
TO see me since the day ! met him com
ing out of the pine woods with Philip,
Philip called, but ! declined the inter
view.
Jttnc ls-Met Mr.. Andovcr walking
on the causcway by the river. He
turned and joined me. An old woman
came out Of iishing-hut presently and
begged for money. As he opened his
purse something glittering fell out nt his
feet. II was Aunt Holyokc's ring.
He picked IL up. You used to wear
this" he said that was why bought
it,"
"You were very good. Did you
mean 10 give it 10 mc?" I asked.
If you will take my heart with it,
Belle. .n-Hdrpcr's Monthly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16
tsTake e,Are.v
q simple, though wise, admoniticn.
vst often We csat IL aside.

q simple, though wise, admonition.
Yet often We cast It aside.
Assured that our tact or position
viii bring ne out on the right side.
The long line of footprints VIC follow,
Unmindiul Of pitisll or snare,
Albeit that down by the hollow
Theguideboard still bids us, Take caro-. =
We come to garden of flowers
Whose air is 30 halmy and sweet
That we daily, and waste the bright hours
And heed not the minutes swirl feet.
TIL darkness DER hill and DER meadow
Surprises all nature so fair,
And the guideboard is hid by the shadow
That silently babe us, Take caro-"
To build on solid foundation
A beautiful structure below,
For the good Of ourselves and creation,
Womust take care of health and build slow
Take caro- OF good name" lest it leave us,
Though pAltry and slight its excuse,
For the innocent sometimes must suffer
A share OF tho great worlds abuse.
Take care OF tho. .dimes-whoso careth
And lnyeth a sum on tho shelf,
Shall find, so the wise man declareth,
"The dollar viii care TOR ITSELF"
Take care and-not injure neighbor,
Take care Of your speech, Ms years roll:
And, friend as yen willingly labor,
Look ont and take care OF your soul.
-.kep York Sun
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16

When he spoke she suddenly threw up
her hands and cried:
The dead has come TO life," and
tainted.
When she revived the first words size
me-" He told her his story. and tEev
returned together TO Connecticut. where
they were remarked In 1862. For more
than twenty-five years they lived to-
gether. but their means falling two years
ago, hc came TO live at the Soldiers'
Home Mt Day ton, In virtue Of his service
for the country in 1912. The fourth of
last March bis wife died, and the old
man went home 10 attend her in her lnst
days and TO bury her-Dayton (Odto)
Journal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16
japanese Politeness.

The japanese are born polite. Their
parents were, and these in turn. came
from centuries Of polite ancestors. As
AN infant. the natives soft bones and
waxcn mind took shape from the nation
nj mold. From his mothers apron-
stTinEs-no figure hcrc-he passed into
the ludicious care OF elderly gentle
women, learned in department. who in
siructed him, through wears of pupil-
age. till proficient in all nicctie, of an
etiquette which. as we shall see. ap-
proachcd to the character of an exact
science. Arrived at years Of fdiscernment.
he could not fail 10 perceive that he
not merely should be but must be n gen
teman. Decorum was part of his duty
as "A citizen. and rudeness n breach Of the
peace. II not indeed n capital offtncp. A
due observance Of the ceremonies was
statutory law. and violation Of them n
misdemcanor which rendered the Offend
CT liable TO the scvCrest penalties which
the linked tyrannies Of law and fashion
could devise. These regulations covered
every relation Of society and extended he
yond 10 dictate the etiquette of devotion.
Even the gods were to be worshiped In
good taste.
The operation OF this singular social
code resulted in rs beautiful a science of
manners ~ the world has ever seen. As
nowhere have manners been held in
higher esteem. or more studiously cult
waited, so never have they been brought
10 nicer perfection In any age or coun-
try.
The relation Of good breeding to good
ness we may leave 10 the metaphysiciens.
We all feel the advantage Which a pol
ished address and culture give the pos
SCISSOR ofsuch accomplishments. At the
same time we. can see how possible II
may be that the very prince of dark
ness IL q gentleman" There Is no scoun-
dtel. after all. like the scoundrel in
roadcloth. That the Japanese them
selves perceive there II no necessary con-
nection between formal and real courtesy
may be seen from one of their popular
maxims, which says that ' Those skilled
in speech and manners have little
kindness. VI. r. Eliiott, ia Good Com
pnnp.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16
Vital Force.

Lct us consider n few of the many
ways in which we waste the stuff that
iifc is made Of. II has been well said
" the habit OF looking on the bright side
Of things is worth far more than thou
sand pounds year. and certainly il
y habit thai must add many years 10
the lives Of those who acquire il. Really,
every fit Of dependency and every rage
takes No much out OF US. that any one
who INDUCES in either without great
struggle 10 prevent himself doing so
should be characterized AS little Jess than
"A fearful fool" How silly IL seems
even 20 ourselves, after cooling. 10 have
acquired a nervous headat he and 10 have
become generally done up. stamping
round the room, and showing other signs
of foolish anger. because the dinner was
five minutes late. or because some ones
respect for us did not quite rise to the
high standard measured by our ero;ism!
As If it were not far more important that
we should save our vital energy. and
not get into rage, than that the dinner
should be served exactly NJ the moment.
One day. a friend Of Lord Palmerston
asked him Wien he considered a man
10 be in the princ of life; bis immediate
reply was "seventy-nine But" he ad-
ded. with a playful smile, as / have
entered my eightioth year. perhaps I am
myself q little past i'll" How Is II that
such men work on vigorously Ia the
endP Because they treasure their ever
diminishing vital force. They siudiedly
refrain from making pull on the constf-
tuition. Reaching the borders Of seventy
years offs age. they rs good As say 10 them
selves, We must now take care what
we are about" OF course. they make
sacrifices, avoid a number oitreacherous
gayeiies. and. living simply. they per-
maps give some cause of offence. for the
world does not approve of sinEulariiies.
But let those laugh who win. The~
hold the censorious observations OF
critics in deTision, and maintain the even
tenor of their way. In other words. they
conserve their vital force, and try tos=
keep above ground as long as possible.
clustering natures. forgetful OF the great
truth that power itself hath not one
han the might OF gentleness, miss the
ends Tor which they strive, Just because
the iorce that Is in them Is not proDeTly
economical. Then rs regards TEMPER
any man who allows that to master him
wastes as much energy ne would enable
him 10 remove the cause OF anger or over
come an opponent. The little boy Of
eight years old. who in the country Is
often seen driving team of four i'm
mense dray horses. Is one of the innu-
merabie instances OF The power of reason
over brute force. which should induce
violent tcmpers to become calm from
policy. If from no higher motive.-Cla
bcFs' Journal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16
Words Of Wisdom.

The wounded heart heals, but the scar
remains forever.
They who have true light In them
selves seldom become satellites.
The smallest perfect achievement l.
noblcr than the grandest failure.
Actions. looks. words, steps form the
steps BY which we may spell characters.
All things are admired either because
they are new or because they are great.
Great things are not accomplished bI
idle. dreams, but by years Of patienF
study.
Ifmisfortune hits you hard. hit some
thing else hard; 80 into something with
win.
IL IL with our good intentions Ms with
our days--to-morrow Is but TOO oflen the
hash Of to-day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16

A bald-headed professor. removing n
youth for the exercise of his fists, said.
" We fight with our heads In this col
lege." Tue young man reflected a mo-
meni, and then replied. All, see; and
you have butted all your hair off.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-20
THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. 10, 1879.
In the House of Commons yesterday. Mr.. Bunster
moved for copies of the letter Of instructions for
the removal Of steel rails from Nanaimo and Es.
quimalt to Fraser River. British Columbia, and u
statement showing tho cost of such removal In
moving the resolution, he said he owed it to his
constituents and the Dominion at large to make this
motion. The rails landed at Nanaimo in good
faith to build the Nanaimo and Esquimalt Railroad
making Esquimalt the terminus. If the work had
been prosecuted the road would now be in good run
ming order. Esqnimalt the only veritable ter
minus. It had an excellent harbor. had been recon-
mended by engineers and the only place to
which commerce pointed. The motion was agreed
to.
Mr.. Augin moved for copies of the correspondence
between the Clerk and the late Speaker of the House
respecting appointments to vacancies in the service
of the House OF Commons since the last session Of
Parliament. He said he felt it his duty bring for
ward this motion because he believed it affected
materially the rights of Parliament and its dignity
certain appointments made by him having been can
celled by the incoming government. He believed he
was competent to make such appointments until an
other Speaker had been elected in his place. The
motion was agreed to.
TARIFF CHANGES.
Hon. Mr. Tilley, Finance Minister. has given
formal notice that he will, Friday, move the
House in Committee OF Ways and Means. The gov
ernments policy to tariff changes will then be an
nounced.