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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-16

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Ready in April and May.
Celery Plants.
The Best Varieties-Resdy in June and July.
Tomato Plants.
Trophy-Ready in May.
Sweet Potato Plants.
100
NanSeMOuu
Ready in May and June.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-16
NEW VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES

Inc following inscription Oh tlle 1rinI ID IrOm
Elwanger Barry's supplementary list, spring Of
1878.
NEW sTRAwBERRY-sH sEEDLlNG G
Raised by ]. X. sHARPLEss
sIzE. Large to very large. an average specimen
measuring one and half inches diameter either
way.
Foam. Generally oblong, narrowing to the apex;
Color. Clear, light red, with a smooth, shin
ing surface
FLESH. Firm, sweet with delicate aroma, first
Plant Vigorous and luxuriant hardy and
prolific
This variety having fruited With us several sea-
sons, we have no hesitation in recommending IL
ton The plant 10 vigorous, hardy and luxuriant,
West
Our stock OF this variety is from the originator
Price per dozen, 81 rs; per 100. IS.
A fine o'ored plate of the Sharpless sent on re-
ceipt of Toe. Free to purchasers OF plants OF this
variety.
Cumberland Triumph.
Very large and snowy; color light red; plant
perfectly hardy and vigorous grower; one OF the
best for the amateur or near market
Price per dOz Soc. per 100, 81.
Crescent Scouting.
Probably the most productive OF all; in size
averaging larger than the Wilson; quality good;
rpens early, ana cOnunue> tnTOuShouL ne stdsOl'
Price per dCz, 75c. per 100, e.
Forest Rose.
One Of the best large berries; bears trapsporta-
ton well.
Price per doz., 81; per 100, 81
Great American.
Worthy OF trial everywhere; one Of the largest;
very firm and color good for market.
Price per duz., 81; per 100, 81.
Monarch of the West.
One of the finest favored, largest sized, and
most valuable varieties In cultivation.
Price per doz., soc; per 100, 81.
20 other Varieties.
Thirty Varieties, one dozen plants each tinclud
ing "Snarpless''), for 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
sOCIETE FRANCHISE DE L'AMITIE.

PICTURESQUE BAL MAsQUE GIVEN BY THE
FRENCH WALTERS At IRVING HALL.
The sociste FRANCHISE de rAmitie. composed Of gar
bal as7ue entertainment at Irving Hall last evening
This ball has advanced in popularity from year TO
year. and is looked forward to with great interest by
certain class of French residents. but people of all
natonalities attend as lively time and . very
superior supper may be always depended upon. The
visitors began arriving early. and at Midnight the
floor was well filled. while later on tho throng
almost too great for comfortable locomoiion. Tho
boxes were draped with the Tricolor and Stars and
Stripes. Schwab's band furnished the music. Men
in arInor stood guard within the with visors
M and spears at rest. Some Of the costumes.
especially among the ladies. very artistic and
one, OF maid of honor OF tho Court Of
Louis XIV, was particularly admired. The
dresses had none of the cheap appearance
and meaningless character noticeable at many
masked balls, and were consequently interesting 10
study well designed painting. Tho maskcrs.
too. made some attempt to look aud act like tho
characters they assumed. The representatives OF the
old noblcsse stately and polite could be
Desired The cuirassiors and votigeurs were
martial in bearing AS though to the manner born.
Partisan life portrayed with evident hdel-
ity. As might be expected In ASSEM-
blagc of Frenchmen. there much gay
city of expression and vivacity OF movement,
80 different from the funerca cayiness that appears
afict native undertakings in this druotion The
dance music was brisk and sparkling in harmony
with the temper OF the dancers and after supper the
light fantastic was trippcd with eccentric harty.
1iic supper cuntrived undor the manipulation OF
Ut the best cooks in the city aud duly APP
prcciated. II ws altogether ono OF the most
fal entertainments OF the kind far this season.
and the way In which il ofcared reflected credit
on the members of the society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14

disposition and by his many accomplishments he
the respect and affection Of his congregation and
his residence in that city he was successful in
introducing reform in the Jewish service. though
for q time very bitterly opposed. The peal OF the
America until it was sounded in that of Rabbi Poz
nanski, in that Southern city. Out of this
majority of the congregation TO introduce
organ music into the service. This suit was brought
to conclusion. after four years litigation. with
victory for the innovators. In 1889 the deceased
married Miss Esther Barrett. young lady who was
member of OF the best families OF Charleston.
pastorate of fifteen years At the funeral services.
held on Sunday at his sons house, the Rev. Drs.
Adler and Gottheil paid glowing tributes to his
memory. The brothers Poznanski OF this city.
vionst and pianist. are the only surviving children
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
ALMOST A CENTURY OLD.

A woman Of eccentric habits and advanced agc.
descended from q Knickerbocker family, died yes
terlay from injuries accidentally received by falling
down a flight OF stairs 1t her residence No. 40 East
18th street. Her Frances wcstcrvclt, .
spnstor. aud her age nncty-eight. She was born in
English Colony, Rdgchcld N. J. She came to
this city forty years ago. whore she resided up
20 the time OF her demise. She preserved through
life the simple manners OF her early days. Her in
variable habit to arise at i've clock every morn
ing and retire at corrcspondingy early hour i'm the
evening. She was heard frequently To- assert that
she never rode in steam car and during her long
sojcurn in New York city never oil Manhattan
Islard. According to custom she arose at an early
hour yesterday morning, aud, in descending tho
stGis-hcr room was the second foor--sle tripped
and fell hcadloDg 10 tho bottom doctor was called
in, out her injuries resulted fatally few hours
thereafter. Coroner Flanagan viewed the remains
yesterday and granted burial permit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
FINE ARTS.
Wards STATUE OF WASHINGTON.

WARDS STATUE OF WASHINGTON.
II man publishes book or exhibits picture he
is sure to lind some one to abuse his work aud
often himself. Lot him produce q piece of statu-
airy in this country ut the present time. when
parks and other public places are dshgired BY
much weak sculpture. and he is all the more
certain to have it we'll written down by somebody.
The faults will be looked after more sharply than
tho good points. No matter If the latter largely
predominate the former will be exaggerated and made
extremely good use OF to show that the whole work
is bad. We have no doubt therefore, that J. Q. A.
Wards latest statue. washington" viii give rise
to much discussion pro and as did his
''Shakespcare.' in the Central Park The
statue. in bronze of heroic size. Is in the
rooms OF the GorlAsm Manufacturing Company. pre-
vious 10 its removal to Newburyport. Mass where 10
will be inaugurated on the I'D of February. Ii will
be presented 10 his native town by Daniel j. Tenney
Of this city.
Washington Is represented standing in his uniform
Of general and addressing his officers other audi
tors. His head is turned slightly upward TO the left
his right arm is raised his left rests on his sword.
held upright on the ground and his left leg is adj
vancod. The pose Is good one, though not remark
able for grace. and the action is natural The
co stumo. from the high coat collar down to
the long boots. is made as picturesque as pos.
sible. The coat is carcessly fastened at the
middle button and sweeps either side well up to
tho collar. showing the RULED shirt. and down away
from the thighs. Many will find that the head seems
rather small and IL will look smaller when the statue
is in position the eight foot granite pedestal. In
expression the face orrs slightly the sida
of stcrnncss. The modelling throughout the
tune are well managed. The bare hands ara
a noticcabiy good point. All small details arc
carefully worked out. down to such points
A. the dsplarcment ~ the cords of bullion on tho
epaulctts caused by the action Washington raises
his arm and turns 10 speak. On the whole II is
solid and conscientious piece of work and better
statue than the ''Shakespeare. Discussion may arso
as 10 its succcss portrait but satisfied that
the sculptor has given us the results of careful study
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
GusrAyus PozNANsKI.

austavus Poznanski who died on the eth of this
month from the effects of fall occasioned by being
knocked down by passing vehicle on Broadway on
tho 9th day OF December. born in the town OF
storchncst. Duchy of Poscn. Prussia. on tho ID Of
August 1903. His parents were poor, and at the ago
of twelve he left home to become reader, or
chantcr. in the synagogue of the ncghboring city Of
Tostin. He aftcrward was a student In the gymna-
stun OF Sissa. where he attracted the attcn-
ton Of the celebrated Charastas. His pro-
hcicncy in languages complete that
he called TO Franstadt by the Circuit Judge TO I'll
tho important position of interpreter and translator
at Court After visit to Berlin and Lcpsic ho re-
ccvcd call from Bro men, at which place he oficatcd
for several years at OF tho principal synagogcs
In 1879 he arrived in New York. and Immediately
offered the position OF assistant minister in the Por
tugucse synagogue in Crosby street. of the only
two synagogues at that time IN this city. His fame
spread to thc Beth Eloe.m congregation OF Charles
ton, =. g.. and he invited to its pastorate
He accepted the call and installed in 1885,
lie was well verscd In rabbinical, ramudica
and Mosaic lore, familiar with general
science. master of the dead and many
Of the modern languages. By the geniaity OF his
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
LOOKING FOR THEIR MONEY.

A number Of the dcpostors of the defunct Home.
stead Association. savings institution of Hoboken,
mot last night at Gerdts Hotel. Hudson street in
that city, TO consider what steps should be taken to
compel the receiver TO pay them their money. MIR.
Michael sanford was appointed receiver of the insti
tuton by Chancellor Runyon in October, 1876. and
since that time the depostors say they have never
been informed of his actions In connection with tho
bank. The meeting presided over by Major
Herman l.. Finken. and Mr. II. ID. Gcrdts acted as
secretary. After considerable discussion q motion
was adopted TO appoint committee of three to wait
upon Chancellor liunyon and request him To direct
the receiver to furnish the dopositors with state
ment OF the condition OF the institution. The chair
man appointed Messrs. Mccain, Butlenbcnter and
Hauscr to serve the comInittee, and the meeting
adjourned for ona wssk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
THROUGH FREIGHT TO EUROPE.

Tho committee on through freight to Europe,
which consists OF Mr.. w. II. McIlhiuncy, of the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company ;
MIR. Il. 4. Hopkins OF the New York. Lake Erie and
Western Railroad Company; Mr.. A. J. Rose. of tho
baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. and Mr..
Townsend. of tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
bad consultation yesterday with Mr.. Jacob d..
Smull freight agent of tho Inman steamship line.
The plan for the equalization of through frcights
from the Wesi to Europe discussed, but no ac-
ton was taken in the premises IL was the opinion
of prominent steamboat mon who were visited yes
terday that the experiment of the rarond companies
would not be successful, and that the proposed plan
for the equalization Of export rates was impracti-
cable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14

The following is a copy of the affidavit sworn to
by the scorers and timekeepers:-
The undersigned scorers and timckeepers being
each for himself Only sworn, deposes and says they
have been individually and collectively engaged in
taking the of quarter miles well keeping
the time Of said as made by Nine.
Anderson. the English lady pedestrian. at Mo-
Fart Garden, in the said city of Brooklyn,
and have been such scorers and tmekeepers continu
ousy from the beginning OF said walk, at eight p. NJ.
the 10th day of December. 1873, during and
throughout 200 consecutive quarter hours day and
night ending at ten p NJ the 18th day OF January
1870 and they do hereby and declare that the
accompanying record Of distance and time is true and
honest in every particular.
CHAS ID. HAZLETON, EDMUND X. ROGERS,
j. BLAUvELT G. n. NICHOLS, Jr.
EDWARD FOX, THOMAS J. CORNELL,
JOSEPH THOMPSON JAMES McDONOUGH
ISAAC c. LEVENE, A. JENSEN.
ARTHUR T. HALLIDAY,
Sworn to before this 18th day of January, 1879,
JOHN J. CARDEnRy Notary Public, Kings county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
PATRICK Dunn.

Patrick Dunn died of cancer at his late residence
Third avenue and Fifty-third street. Brooklyn. on
Sunday last in the iftycighth year of his age. De-
ceased. who was contractor by occupation, was an
old and respected citizen. He was devoted to the
cause of Irish Independence and warm advo-
cate OF Feniansm. At time he represented this
section OF the State IN the Executive Council of that
organization. He leaves family and many personal
friends. The funeral will take place from st.
Michael's Church. Fourth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
BASEBALL ON THE ICE.

The ball players took advantage Of the fue weather
yesterday afternoon. and the return match between
BARNES and Smiths sides played, which
suited in defeat for Barnio's team. Tho numerous
falls which occurred during the game occasioned
much laughter until the last occurred, when
smith. OF tho Hudson club of Brooklyn. got such n
fail that deep cash cut in his forehead. He
blod profuscly and had 10 be removed from The ice
which broke up tue game. Tho close OF the last
inning, which tho seventh, stood-Barnies side
49, Smiths side ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
ANOTHER PEDESTRIAN.

At Flushing l.. L. yesterday, Benjamin Fowler,
known the "wcstches;or Champion" and the
"Barcfooted Yankee" commenced his walk against
the time of O'Leary. the champion of England and
America. Fowler undertakes to walk 400 miles in six
days. and he says he will do it. Fowler is man
fifty years of age slim built and weighs l35 pounds
He issupposcd to be novice in the pedestrian but
twenty years ago nc used to walk matches ut West
Farms. Westchcstcr county. and he almost in
yariably q winner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14

communication yesterday received by the
Aldermen from the Executive Board of the Brooklyn
Womens Christian Temperance Union. in which
attention was called to the increasing desecra-
ton of the Sabbath day throughout the
land and the officials OF Brooklyn requested to
put stop to ''such sacrilegous spectaclos have
been allowed for several Sundays past in Mozart Gar
den in the pedestrian exploits of Nine. Anderson"
The Board referred the matter ~ the Law Commit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
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ATLANTIC YACHT CLUB.

The regular monthly meeting of the Atlantic Yacht
Club held last evening in their rooms, Of
Court and Joralemon streets. The business trans
acted was entirely of y routine character. The roll
OF membership was increased by the election Of two
membcrs and the meeting adjourned. The
next regular meeting will be held the second Mon
day in February.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
sLEEaHING ON JEROME AVENUE.

The sleghing never better in this city-in Gen.
trail Park. Sixth. Seventh. Eighth. st. Nicholas and
Jerome ayepucs--than yesterday. These highways
crowded from early morning until late at night
The hotel men the avenues since the sleighing be-
gan. have been well patronized Some of the finest
horses in the city out and the hard packed icy
snow gave them an excellent chance to show their
mette. The trials of speed were numerous and even
the horses seemed to feel that they enjoying the
chance OF displaying their shapely muscles. The
second great sleigh race of the season, for
purse of $50. gwen by Gabe Case for horses that
have never beaten 24D, distance from Ormsby's
to Cases Hotel in heats. best three in five, off
on Jerome avenue yesterday, in the presence of
large assemblage OF spectators. The contrasting
horses were William Gallaghers bay eelding Tommy
Key's bay gelding True Blue and J. Walkers bay
gelding Bay Frank The gentlemen that acted as
judges in the Mossrs. Clark, Vandewater
and Steve Dubois. The first heat by Lady
Keso, after an exciting struggle with Tommy Moore,
by one length The second heat captured by True
Blue. by two lengths. from Tommy Moore III the
third heat True Blue crossed the score first,
judges set back True Blue to the last
position for running. and gave the heat to Lady
keso. Tommy Moore second and Bay Frank third.
The fourth heat resulted in Bay Frank leading Lady
Keso at the finish by six lengths which caused the
spectators present TO feel confident of seeing
more heats; but their hopes quickly blasted on
account of the two picked patrol men. AS
they came in and reported to the judges that Bay
Frank INDUCED in considerable running the judges
set back Bay Frank and gave the heat and race to
Lady kelso. True Blue second. Tommy Moore third
and Bay Frank fourth. No time taken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
PRINCE HENRY, OF HOLLAND.

cable despatch from the Hague announces the
death yesterday of Prince William Frederick Henry.
of the Netherlands brother Of King William. He
born at Soestdyk June IL. 1920. He was. at the
time of his DEATH of the Holland
navy: lieutenant of the kind in the Grand Duchy OF
Luxembourg. He married May 10. 1858. to the
Princess Amelia, daughter OF the Duke OF Saxe-wei-
mar Eisenach
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
BOGARDUS AND CARVER.

meeting held at the Aston House yesterday
between Mcssrs Bogardus and Carver. the glass ball
marksmen, but match agreed upon between
than
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14

81 am raqnsstsd by tho management aud judges to
that on the completion of the next quarter
Nine Anderson will have completed the task OF
walking 2fcO quarter miles in = 700 quarter hours
During her walk the following is the record OF the
fastest and slowest quarter and fastest and sowest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
CURLING AT PROSPECT PARK.


The Thistle Club of New York. sent two Kinks OF
players TO Prospect Park Lake yesterday where they
the curriers' OF the Caledonian CLUB OF Brooklyn,
in match game. The prize very handsome
medal Though tho ice dirty and crooked"
the playing throughout was keen and enjoyable the
result being overwhelming victory for the Gale
domains. The Thistes felt their defeat to be parcu-
larry disastrous, as their opponents at rink No. 2
only mustered three players, the fourth being de-
tanned at his place OF business. Mr.. James Atchin-
son. who acted as umpire, announced the following
score at the termination OF the game which lasted
three hours. forty minutess-
cALEDoSIAs. THISTLE.
Rink l. Riph /.
q. ID. Lewis, A. Campbell,
William Laird. q. Balm,
J. Nicoi, Robert Mitchell,
George Everett, skip. SO James Watts, skp.... IL
Rink 2. Rink =.
X. Macpherson, n. SIMPSON.
James irving, IL. Mccormack,
tAbsentl T.. Mckenzie,
j. Mailman. skp..... 80 William Brander, skip 20
Total. .............. G2 Total ............... 33
Majority for Caedonan, 70 Shots
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
J. X. PRYOR

j. X. Pryor. an old newspaper publisher Of Mauch
Chunk, Pa. died in that city yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
TEMPERANCE PEOPLE OBJECT.

Sworn to before this 18th day of January, 1879,
JOHN j. CARBEnRy. Notary Public, Kings county.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-01

L. p. DHrxLER & Co. have attached
the building and ground o! IL. q. Baker,
extending through from ID TO Y Streets
virginia. Tor s9os VI. ana D. IL. o.
LAsnam mas eommenceu ,orecioSufe VI U
s,t,
cy,.
fAsci AND orA'Lh'-A' .onen' 'ia
nv, . .s' ~ "p.' VI,
ssss,i, radr,.d n,;oss la b.s ia,ss
1o,s .; nav ma sssson.bls goods md
invites all to call and see them.
s,,,vo noo,. Aru.,l q. "a.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-01
State Prison Notes.

Under the above head. the Carson
appeal Of this morning says; Edward
Malim. the dsfaulting clerk Of Drexler
& Co.,i.s employed as insids Ratekeepsr
at the State Prison. He dovotes all Of
his spare time to reading. and his con.
duct Ia said to be excellent. His wife
visits him every Saturday and spends
the greater part Of the day with him.
Tom Flynn, the murderer. is engaged in
the yard. shoveling rock. He Is well
pleased at having been released from the
dungeon. as we'll Al with the lightness Of
his sentence for his last crime. Although
hs does not hope for q pardon. no mp.
pears TO DO moro cheerful and resigned
TO his dark prospects than at any time
since hs has been q convict. Alfred
Chartz 10 head waiter in the dining
room. His conduct Is very good. and
svsry leisure moment that he has Ii
devoted to the improvement OF his
mind.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-01
Dir. MlNrrEs NRrnRKrlcUsI.

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For al arrangements uf the Liver. use DR.. Min.
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THERs have been more cures OF seminal
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By the wonde'fai RSgli.h remedy, Sir Ashley
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