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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
ERlE'S TRAFFIC.
Continuation Of Mr.. Dlanchards Testimony Be-
fore The Legislative Committee
BUSINESS INTERESTS FOSTERED.
Relations OF the Railroad to the Grain
and Oil Business.
BUSINESS INTERESTS FosTERED.

Mr. Blanchard, of the Erie Railway, yesterday took
the stand for the seventh day. resuming his
testimony before tho Legislative Committee ap.
pointed investigate the management of railroads
in this State at the rooms of the Chamber Of Com.
merce, No. SO William street. He showed the mani.
fold relations of the railway to all classes of business
and illustrated the influence Of railroad freights on
such interests. Mr.. Thomas F. Grady, member
of the committee, appeared yesterday for few mo-
ments at the session. this being his first appearance
since the committee came to New York to continue
their Investigations.
GRAIN AND FREIGHT
Mr. blanchard first testified in regard to the rela-
lions between grain and railroad freights. Accord
ing to the statements furnished by the general
managers of all the roads leading into Chicago. said
witness the average haul over all these roads was
1876 miles and the average cost per ton per mile for
hauling grain was 81 60; the rate charged per lO0
pounds on this average distance was 161s cents.
which on wheat would be 9-10 cents per bushel
and on corn Ga cents; these rates were an addition
to what the Western farmer living at points
beyond Chicago has to pay to get his grain
to New York; the farmers Of New York
get their grain to this market at twenty
cents per bushel less than the farmers doing
business the average distance Of all the points west
of Chicago; the price of wheat at any place not
always the price of grain at New York. with the cost
of transportation to New York deducted during the
past freights had been advanced and, notwith-
standing, the price OF grain in Chicago had advanced
seven cents q bushe in one week; as an average the
advances in price at Chicago had been more than
the advances freight rates usually increased
about the time OF the close of navigation; ten days
notice had to be given of an advance on East bound
freight; it there was u declining market in New
York and dealers in the West We're rushing
their grain through in fear OF still lower
rates. and consequence the cars were
crowded, the railroads would probably advance
fheir doDepded supply
and demand for cars; the value OF grain at Chicago
was not fixed by the mere feeding demand; specula-
ton had to do with the Chicago price and fire.
quently demand and supply are utterly ignored;
since 1874 local freight rates had been gradually re-
duced cheese. for instance, the rate in 1874
60 cents then 40 in 1876. 40. then 49, in 1877 and
1873 it was 80 cents and in 1879. %, and afterward
%; the following table showed the average percent
age OF reductions in that time all classes Of
freight g.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
THE COURTS.

THE ALLEGED BRAZILIAN FoRGERs ON TRIAL.
In August last Detectives King and Lyon. of the
Central Office. unearthed OF the most stupen-
dous attempts to flood the Empire of Brazil with
counterfeit bills that was ever concocted. From ad
vices received by the police it CLEANED that there
a band OF keen and well-to Brazilians who
had made their headquarters In one of the side
streets, within stones throw Of the municipal po-
lice palace in Mulberry street. and that they had en-
listed in their plans number OF expert engravers
print the counterfeit money for them. Once on the
scent but little difficulty experienced in tracing
the principals and capturing untold wealth
in the shape OF Brazilian notes, and per-
feet counterparts OF tho genuine ones, ex.
ceptng the signatures. which it was
intended should be written in Rio Janeiro. The
plates too were seized. and Sehor Franciscos A. r.
Sanabria and Jose Is. Babequa were taken into GUS
toby and held for trial. Their counsel. Mr. William
+. Howe, secured on q technical point their dis
charge ono by the Supreme Court. but the govern
ment caused the again OF Sanabria and Babe
liqua. At another time Mr.. Howe succeeded IN get
ting The indictment against the cunning prisoners
quashed because they indicted for forgery and
the forgery not coupete the necessary sigma
Jury found an indictment for attempt to commit
forgery. that this avenue to their escape
closed and the accused were finally arragned be-
fore the Court or General Sessions yesterday by AS
ssant District Attorney Bell for trial this last
indictment. The court room was crowded with
representatives, OF the BRAZILIAN government and quite
u number OF Spaniards who seemed to evnce great
interest in the proceedings. Immediately after
the jury were sworn MIR. Howe arose and call
ing Judge Cowing's attention to the indictment on
which the prisoners were theu arraigned, moved
that he take the from the jury that document
failed to specify the commission OF any crime
known to tho law. Judge Cowlng after hearing
argument. concluded to permit the questions raised
to be considered by the jury on the evidence. Pres
dent Godall of the Continental Bank Note Company.
called. and gave evidence of the arrest of the
prisoners and the finding Of plates and unsigned
bank notes in their possession Owing to the late
ness of the hour the cross-examination OF the wit
was deferred until Monday next. to which time
the court adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
NEVER SOBER.

John Sober, in state of helpless drunkenness.
was arraigned in the Tombs Court yesterday to
answer the charge of being found in gutter. lilo
had one whole eye and entire arm on opposite
sides OF his body. With the former he looked most
sorrowfuliy at the magistrate aud made unsteady
salute with the latter. .II4
ID "John," said the Justice, 'sthe officer says You
wero drunk"
"Ddo llook as II I WASP"
John, you do. Wen have to keep you until you
become sober"
Until whenY'
Until you SOBER"
"W-wclI, Yo' Onor, " might. as we'll e-send for
mine war'robe. d-don't believe i w-was ever
sober"
The policeman caught him by the stump OF the
arm. II panied him. Tor he struck attitude aud
with hre flashing from his single optic yelled -
"S-see here; I've g.got only one arm anu o-put
one eye TO mmatch b.but you leave me alone or
Ill bbreak you all up"
Two officers failed 10 effect his quiet exit from the
room.
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EXPRESS. COAL PASSENGER TRAFFIC.
The connection OF Erie with the United States Ex-
press Company next inquired into. The CON-
pany organized in 1852, Erie agreeing to supply
them with cars; the company agreed to transfer to
Erie 900 shares 900 of its stock in consid
Grafton of fast freight faclities there only
5000 shares transferred in 1S571859 Erie attempted
to do its expressage but it unsatisfactory
that the attempt was given up; II all the rail eoad
companies in the country should do their own ex-
prcssage there would be ut each point of junction
an exchange of receipts alying of the contents of
packages, opening OF those containing money and
a great would result in the evcnt OF any losses;
it would be the same II the United States should
undertake the business of carrying the mails by
making separate arrangements with each one OF the
railroads.
The coal transportation of the Erie the next
subject taken up; the road was not coal company;
the first use made of the coal obtained from the
Hillside Coal and Iron Company was to supply
power tor the railroad; there any surplus 1t
was sold; all the coal arrangements OF the Erie were
subordinated to that of transportation the number
of passengers carried at special rates IN 1878 was
90 1885, this covered applications for State and county
fairs, religious and political gatherings; the amount
allowed to be charged was three cents u mile; where
the road in competition with others the to was
still less. asfrom Emra to Bufa o. whore two cents
were charged; the result OF decreased rates this
year effected by the reduction that from May to
for $1g,02S 80, and for the time in 1879 50G2
sengers and decrease in revenue of 81. 2S4 g. or
number Of passengers carried by the Erie in the re-
4twr.v -AAH
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REFORM THE JURY SYSTEM.
NEW YORK. Oct. %, 1879.

New York, Oct. "a, 1879.
To THE EDrroR OF THE HERALp.-
l observed with much interest your remarks. In
connection with Bairs trial. on the absurdity OF
the shadowy traditional law requiring unaninity In
jury trials have never, in forty years reflections,
wavered in the opinion that the right thing do Is
TO adopt the happy medium of three-fourths. bare
majority In such serious matters would seem too
much like modern elections, while unanimity finds
those fellows who think the other eleven "the ost
obstinate men in the world" YourA w.DM N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
FURNISHED ROOMS AND ApARTMENTs
TO LET.

A HANDSOME PARLOR AND BEDROOM On THIRD
AfOor; southern exposure. hot water cIoact
&c. also large Room fourth floor front; house cc
ganty furnished throughout. Rooms for
aud without board references - East 23d Madison
square.
At THE RUSSIAN BATHS. NO ~ LAFAYETTE
-ipiacc-Furuished Rooms FOR gentlemen. with use Of
parlors aud baths.
A FURNISHED ROOMS. SUITS OR SINGLE Ar
h.very tow prices. transient nt
Hotel Royal 4Oth It, and 9TH European plan popular
prices
A $50 9TH Av.-THTRD FLAT. PARLOR AND BED.
hroom, gentlemen only, SIS MONTH references
changed No bill up
A PLEASANT PARLoR FLOOR. FURNISHED;
Aaso Basomen. aud other Rooms II reuuirc every
vcnicnce and comfort or 20 gentlemen io3 West 10Th ST.
1T 80 To s5-I.ARGE, PLEASANT ROOMS. HOUSE.
-Akeepirg; gentlemen Reception Room $40 mpnihly
A GERMAN FAMILY, HAVING MORE ROOM THAN
all reasonable rate 10 ono or two gentle
BREAKFAST II required; sides hne neighb0rbOod;
references OWNER. box Oi6 Post Office
VERY ELEGANTLY FURNISHED PARLOR
AFioor rooms. with basement kitchen Laundry collar
with ali improvements; large yard ~ East 18th ST. be-
tween 9th av. aud broadway
f,HOICE FURNISHED ROOMS WITHOUT BOARD.
Ofor gentlemen only at "a West 10Th ST. Madison
square.
FURNISHED APARTMENT IN AN EXTRA SIZE.
Il residence neu H. ON COR from
six besides kitchens remainder of house occupied
~ the owner u. w WILLIAMS. West 47th st.. door
from 9TH
HANDSOMELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS BUsi.
Iness private. "a, -. halls. flight 81 5O large
oos cooking stoves 80 90 ~ 60 10 East 18TH ~ East
t1th 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
BROOKLYN PROPERTY FOR SALE
AND TO RENT.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY
FOH SALE OR TO LET.
NONKERS.-GREAT BARGAlNS COME AND En-
anime books; Country Seals, Cottages and Houses
cheap: rea! estate is going up.
YOUMANS Agent Yonkers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25

L1OR SALE-AN ENTIRE BLOCK ABOVE GOTH ST.,
l. west side 64 lots sirabe for manu- turing pur
poses. For price apply to +. ii. LUDLOW x CO., No. 8
Pine st and 100 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
SUMMARY or LAW CASES.

The argument on the appeal in the Of Com
missioner Wheeler. which to have taken place
yesterday in the Supreme Court. General Term. was
adjourned by mutual consent until November IA.
Judge Donohue. in Supreme Court. Chambers
yesterday granted stay Of proceedings in the
of Johnny Hope" lately convicted in the Court Of
General Sessions a charge Of being implicated in
the Manhattan Bank robbery The stay is pending
the hearing Of an appeal to the General Term.
In the case OF William Brown. whom Warden Fox
Of the Penitentiary detained in prison the
ground that the prisoner was compelled to serve a
months additional sentence for the time spent by
him in the Tombs. Justice Donohue yesterday
granted the motion OF MIR. A. H. Hummei and or
dered the discharge OF Brown, inasmuch as it was
not claimed that he attempted to evade tho impris-
onment imposed on him.
George CanlHed brought an action against the city
to $3.50 for Croton water i'll the boilers
OF two steam tugs belonging to the Dock Depart
partment. He claimed to have acquired the right to
charge the city for tho of its water by
of license issued to him by the Commissioner Of
Public Works in 1872 Judge Barrett, however. held
that the Com missioner OF Public Works had power
to farm out the business OF supplying Croton water
to the consumers much less to authorize the plaintiff
to receive from the city payment for the OF its
own property. L. Latin Kellogg appeared for the
plaintiff; Assistant Corporation Counsel D. md j.
Dean for the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-25
COAsTwIsE STEAMSHIPS.

NEW YORK AND HAVANA NAIL LINE DIRECT -
Those hrst class steamers will sail ut T. NJ from pier
. North River for Havana direct, rs follows:-
Steamer CITY OF VERA CRUZ. Wednesday, October 20
Steamer SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Saturday November :
tionsD apply to
MILAN y. CLYDE a CO. No. 80 broadway
LAWfoN BROS, Agents In Havana.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
HAVE. You TEIs1
10 . .lY5. .sm r. sszS q z
4 SIRE Gurc TOun,i ~ sa,t-so enc toed
suftrr.

! sure cure for the blind bleeding itching AMI
cefated piles mas been discovered by DE-. Williams an
single box has cured the worst Old chronic
twenty-five and thirty years standing no one need
suffer five minutes afiet applying this wonderful sooth
ing medicine Lotions, instruments and elactuaries do
more harm than good. Williams Ointment abs0fbs
the tuinurs aays the intense itching CariiCuary At
night after getting warm in bed, acts poutica,
gives instant and pa.n relief, and is prepared only
for Piles itching OF the private parts, and nothing else
Thousands OF cured patients attest its virtues and
physicians of all schools pronounce il the greatest
ribution to medicine %! the age II matters moi how
long severely you have been suffering You can be
cured.
az" Knife, knife, acid, medicine medicine; knife
again, and for whole year. and yet the fungus
growth which caused much pain, itching and
months lay IN Canadian hospital undergoing mex
pressb!c agony. bu. found no hope Last Fail came
to Cleveland and underwent a terrible operation by
three doctors at the Cleveland City Hospital from the
effects of which never expected to recover After ly
ing weeks on my back in bed l was still in no better
condition. for in less than two weeks after leaving the
hospital the whole trouble grew as fast and great
ever But, thank God, some one recommended Dr.
Williams Indian Ointment which tried, and to-day,
the growth has disappeared, the ,ain and itching is
gone, am happy and hopeful, and life has new charms
for 1t is all due to this wonderful Ointment which
| will never fail to recommend 80 long as live Moth
ing else it to me, could have STAYED the growth
my terrible malady." JOHN MORGAN,
Cleveland. Ohio.
"John Morgan is my brother and can fully boar ont
mis- recommendation Of DR.. Williams Indian Ointment
Ny brother would doubt have heen in his grave long
ago but for this Iplm OF Gead." Z. p MORGAN.
Teacher Of Photography, Spencerian business College,
szrwe could IL necessary print pages of letter.
druggists and persons cured, pr,isny this wonderful
healing ointment. 1t has larger sale and takes the
lead Of any other Pile remedy in the world.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Sold WHOLESALE cT
HcdinSiOn & son. San Francis =.
apr 5.eow-3m
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
Washing the Hair.

Those who wash the rest Of their body
often neglect the head; the practice Of
smearing it with oil almost universally
prevails The Easterns do the reverse
they shave it. A greater comfort
there cannot 10 than a bald pate.
Washing the head is in no way prejudi-
cial Unless you wash the head, the
washing of the body is neither complete
nor satisfactory. The refreshment Of
washing the head may often be procured
when it is impossible to wash the body.
Soap and water are injurious, not to the
hair but to the hairdressers. The men
of the East have no hair to show; but it
soap and water injurc the hair, whence
comes the luxuriant abundance Of that
of the women9 The hair Of the head
like the fur of animals, is made to bear
rain and wind, and to he o protection
against them. You cover it up. The
fur of animals thickens and straightens
when exposed to air and wet. Your
hair falls off, end you oil it. If it grows
weak, change its habits If it is not
washed, and if it is oiled, begin to wash
it, and leave off oiling it. Every week
an Eastern lady has her hair thoroughly
washed at the bath. 1t is first well
soaped and rubbed. They are very rar-
ticular about soap, and use none but
that made of olive oil. The CASTLE soap,
which in this country is sold at the
apothecary's, is the soap the least in
furious to the skin. This is twice re-
peated. After the soap, they apply 4
paste of American bale and rose leaves.
This is rubbed into the roots of the hair,
and left to imbbe all the grease of the
head; it is then, like the scalp, washed off
with bowls of hot water, and leaves the
locks perfectly clean and silken. From
time to time they dye it. On these oc-
casions an attendant mixes up handful
of henna dust in hot water, and thor
oughly smears with it the hair, which is
then turned up into a ball, and bound
tightly with q napkin. In this state
they go through the bath. When the
napkin is removed, and the henna paste
washed out, the hair, if before black, will
have become of q bronze auburn, and if
gray, red. The bath occupies from three
to four hours, with the smoking, chatting
music and dancing which accompany it,
in an atmosphere which excludes every
unpleasant sensation.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
Five Generations at One Table

A Skye, Ont, correspondent sends us
the following remarkable facts concern
ing an old lady at Skye, County of
Glengarry. Catherine McGillivray,
relict of the late Roderick Chisholm,
Esq, native of Sleat, Isle Of Skye,
Scotland, who emigrated to Canada
nearly fifty years ago, and died in the
month of April, 1879, at the advanced
age of so years. Her oasprinf con-
sisted of ten children, fifty graKdchil-
dren, seventy-three REORGANIZATION
and three great great grandchildren. A
short time previous to her death several
of her offspring came to visit her. Five
generations of one family sat together at
one table, at which she presided as
hostess, she being then in the full enjoy
ment of all her mental es.-Cana-
dian Paper
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
Wealth Among the Elk Presi-
dents.

Washington left an estate worth
100000. John Adams died moder-
atey well off. Jefferson died 50 poor
that if Congress had not given $50, 600
for his library he would have been bank
rupt. Madison was economical and
died rich Monroe died SO poor that he
was buried at the expense Of his rela-
tivcs in this city. John Quincy Adams
left about $4,000, the result Of pru-
dencc. His son, Charles Francis Adams,
gained large fortune by marriage
Jackson died tolerably well off. Van
Buren, died worth some 100000. 1t
is said that during his entire admins
tration he never drew any portion of his
salary, but on leaving took the whole in
lump. Polk left about $4,000.
Tyler married a lady of wealth and &C.
complishments, and died rich. Tay lor
left about $4,000. Fillmore was al
ways an economical man, and added to
his wealth by his last marriage. Pierce
saved about $4,000. Buchanan left
about 100000; Lincoln, about $751;
900 johnson, about $4,000. Tx.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes.

The poet, who of all that ever lived,
knew best the desires of humanity has
told us that among the things in which
old age delights is troops of friends. We
venture to say that since the world be-
gan there have not been MANY who have
had more reason 20 be content III this
respect than DIR. Holmes, who reaches
to-day the threshold of old age. Among
those who know him personally we do
not believe there IS one who is not his
well-wisher, and tens Of thousands who
never saw him, all over this broad CONT
ncnt, in the land which has given to us
our language and in its world-encircling
colonies regard him with affection. And
well they may For his sunny humor
has cheered them in moments Of depres-
sion and anxiety, lis rare common sense
has guided them amid the rerpleXities Of
life, and his cheerful optimism has made
them think better of their fe.low-men.
During the larger part OF his three-score
years and ten his pen has been as busy
rs though his sole occupation was to
write Yet it has been only in the in
tervals Of professional work that he has
used It. The skilled and indefatiga6le
physician, whose presence has brought
comfort to so many sick chambers, has
found time to write poems that the world
will not willingly let die, has charmed
us with his graceful prose and bestowed
his VII and apt speech On every social
gathering OF importance that Boston has
seen for two score years. He IS not Of
the kind that rusts out, and we are sure
that every one Of our readers will echo
our wish that he may live in health and
happiness for score of years to come.
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LeopencL.

The well known house Of Clarke {,
Henderson, of Portland, has been re-
opened under the style Of III. W. Hen
derson 6, Co. They open with p large
stock Of fresh goods, and are selling of
the old stock ut greatly reduced prices.
People throughout Oregon and Wash
ington Territory can secure splendid
bargains during the continuance Of this
sale. Write for samples and prices.
NJ. W. HENDERSON,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

''Did they clean out any other house
except this p asked n police officer,
poking his head into fearfulIy torn "
building on Van Nes avenue
"Whatl o. said disheveled female,
who sat in the middle OF the floor and
gazod around with = despairing expires
sion.
"Whcn did the rioters leave2 Which
way did they 500 Anybody hurt
much g
"What on earth are you talking
about T. said the lady. tying handkeit
chief over her crimping pins.
"If there hasn't been riot here what
does all this mean g
"Why, nothing. We've just come
back from the country, and Tn unpack-
ing-that's all"
And the expressman fell over the Of
fetal with another trunk as the latter
walked out
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JAMES C,NEoLL.
Can eli miner) TecomA, Nevada

II You are gong 10 PAINT Your house,
barn, wagon or machinery, The wonder
ful Imperishabla Mixed Paint is surely
the best, for it is warranted by their
agents in your own town not TO chalk,
clpck, peel OF blister; TO cover better and
work ea.ier than amy other paint. TIE 'mper-
isDable PANT wRS awarded he ilr~t premium,
over all other paints, ~ tho California STATE
FAIR, lES ana The Huid Medal ~ fhe Oregon
state Fair. iN.S. Get Il circular from their
Agent, which exp aims this WOnGeriui Giecpv-
e:y. Try 'uc paint aud you certain : woGla
have no Oihri.
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"A Change.

Isn't it about time that our humorous
artists stopped portrayins Uncle Sam as
a long, lean, lank specimen Of humanity,
and sketching John Bull as a rat, round,
jolly person, weighing about two hun
dred and fifty pounds2 Since Uncle Sam
is sending John Bull ship loads of bread
stufs ont of his plentiful store to keep
the Briton from starving, it seems to us
that the thing should be vice versa just
now Uncle Sam the fat person and John
Bail the lean, hungry-looking individual.
Nor Her.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

Before marriage man is generally
greeted by his sweetheart with, "My
darling, is it your But after marriage
she generally PUSHES to the door and
shouts, "HugA Henry, wipe your boots
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

a new portable family fruit drier,
best style, mry be bought for $50, by
applying at the Dee Office, Portland,
Oregon. au 22-tf