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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21
Poisonous DYES.

The fact as stated by q contemporary on
expert authority that thirty-six million
pairs of fancy colored stockings are made,
imported, sold. and worn in the United
States in twelve months shows what firm
footing vanity has secured on our soil.
There might not be any great objection to
this, provided no evil effects followed the
indulgence in this attractive article Of
dress but the startling fact is made known
that the wearers Of these stockings often
subject themselves to q process of slow
poisoning which affects their skins, under
mines their constitutions and if not discon-
tinued strikes OF their lives In short, the
dyes used in producing the more SNOWY col
ors are made from poisonous matter, and are
no doubt perilous to health and sometimes
to life. It is alleged that the poisonous dyes
are 10 be found in the goods imported from
France, and that our American made goods
are harmless; but we should desire to have
the testimony Of others than our own manu-
facturers on that point. Poisonous dyes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

The unfortunate island of Hayti is again
rulers and the ambition of some of that pc
culiar breed of patriots which seems to
flourish most luxuriantly in the tropics.
Armed apparently with superior weapons
from the United States force recruited
in the British island of Jamaica effected O
landing, under the guise of friendship, at
the western end of the island of Hayti and
Immediately marched inland. The army
gathered force as it went, tho existing gov
eminent being unpopular, and town after
town submitted. Meanwhile Boisrond-
Canal, the President, lost no time in
meet the invaders he seems to have
acted with great vigor and skill. but having
more than q hundred of his men placed
hors de combat in the first engagement
during which he allowed no prisoners to be
taken-he withdrew temporarily and at last
is believed that the next action will prove
decisive, and this impression gains strength
from the fact that there are but tho two
bodies Of armed men on the island, and
these, face to face, are in no temper for re-
firing, or even for policy of mastery
inactivity. Coming advices will be eagerly
looked for, particularly by those whose
political affiliations have caused them to
regard with affectionate solicitude the prog
ress of self-government by the blacks in
Hayti
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A Representative American.

America has scarcely any men who are
known Us wild ly and iavorably as Peter
Cooper or who so fully exemplity the dis
tinguishing char. cteristics OF our people.
His career during the | a It quarter Of a GEN.
fury has been known and observed Of all
men, his magnificent donation to the public
of the institute which bears his name hav-
ing brought him into prominence from
which not even his own graf modesty has
ever been able to remove him; but the
secret Of his success is to be sought in the
beginnings of his Lie, and considerable
Light is thrown upon these by the expo
riences narrated in another column in Mr.
Cooper's own words. All difficulties de-
mand remedies, and most men, having
admitted this, fold their hands resignedly
and wish that somebody would tell them
what to do; but Peter Cooper trusted
to his own head and hands, and always
treated an obstacle as the germ of q new
success. Soon after he came Of age his
hourishing business was ruined by the close
Of the war Of 1912; he promptly changed
his business instead of putting his hands
in his pockets and moaning for better
times. Finding his wife and himself
wearied by rocking the cradle Of their first
child he invented the self-rocking cradle.
The Eric Canal being just completed he
devised successful method OF moving the
boats by the force of the higher levels of
water in the canal, and only the supposedly
necessary concessions to the horse and
provender trade prevented the general
use of his motor. Other Indications
OF his contempt of difficulties are generally
known, and so is the degree OF success that
has rewarded his fcarlessness, patience and
persistency. What other surprises he may
have in store for the country and himself
cannot be imagined, for although nearly
ninety years of age he is still the bright,
shrewd, energetic man that he has always
boon, ever diligcnt in business, yet never
forgetful that oil men IRE his brethren.
Long mny he live, even if only to hold be-
fore the present generation ON example of
what mar. may be it he will only keep his
hands, head and heart in harmonious work
ing order.
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building the ship ESQ to speak) in great
establishment for manufacturing agricul-
tural implements. 1t is perfectly absurd
for Mr.. Blaine to pretend that the purchase
of foreign built ship deprives American
labor of employment. ship that is
bought is as much q product of American
labor as q ship that is built, since the
things exported to pay for it are the fruit OF
American industry.
We think there is no danger that the
Roach subsidy will be concurred in by the
House. The scheme is pretty certain
to be defeated for at least another
year, and meanwhile public opinion
will become more enlightened. We
are convinced that no steamship sub
sidy will ever get through both houses
of Congress without Senator Eaton's &C.
compartment of free ships. and with this
condition the amount of the subsidy would
be greatly diminished, since there would be
no bonus to John Roach, but only the
amount of assistance needed to help out q
line which would not b. compelled to incur
extravagant prices for its outfit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

Some Interesting facts and figures about
the population Of different States will be
found in our article on the next census.
From these we gather that next years emu
meration will show the greatest gains within
decade to have boon in.the States Of ILL
nois, California. Kansas, Minnesota, Texas
and Florida, in tho order in which we have
named them. Most of our intelligent
people. will rub their eyes incredu-
lousy ut seeing Illinois as the banner
State in increase, but the wonder ceases
when one remembers that Illinois contains
more miles Of railroad than any other State
in the Union, and has scarcely any land
that is not arabic. California ranks next,
rs is very natural, almost its entire railroad
system having been developed within ten
years and placed the rare agricultural I'D.
vantages OF this enormous State within
general reach. Kansas, almost entirely
arabic, wonderfully we'll watered except in
its western quarter, and easily accessible.
comes next; perhaps the special induce
ments which some Of her railway COM
papies have offered would-be purchasers
of railway lands havo helped her rec
ord. Minnesota comes fourth, and
deservodly, for her old reputation for
superior fertility, healthfulness, Access
sibility, intelligence aud society has
proved to be deserved. Texas ranks fifth.
in spite OF the unenviable repute in which
some of her Inhabitants have always been
held There is in the central portion Of the
Lone Star State body of land equal in
area to the whole State Of New York, and
unsurpassed in fertility and climate by any
in the Union. Railroads have within few
years led to the rediscovery Of this long
hidden country; tho discoveries have
been wise enough to remain, md for
tunate enough TO have foun0f a native
population that recognizes men as men,
without regard to previous political
or sectional affiliations Then follows
Floridn-a State which has all the natural
resources, mines excepted, that are peculiar
to the nation, and offers no organized or
local opposition to new corners who mean
business 1t appears, therefore, that natural
advantages, tho means Of getting at them
and tho assurance Of security for life and
property are the most potent influences in
attracting immigration. Between the States
named and those from which emigrants
have gone lie other States rs fertile as any
they are also rich in minerals, we'll watered,
healthiul and sorely in need of men and
money, yet their population has scarcely
increased except from within. Can they
not understand, in the light OF the facts
given above, why millions of emigrants and
hundreds o. millions Of dollars have hur-
ricd across or past themp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


The last matinee OF "Ours' at wallacks will take
place tomorrow.
Mr.. S. Lciblngs concert at steinway Hall viii take
place on Monday evening.
Mr.. Jerome Hopkins will give his regular Easter
festival service at Chckering Hail. Saturday
ing, March Is.
Tho management Of tho Broadway Theatre
nounce the first representa- of Gilbert and Sui
lvans operotta. 'Thc Sorccrcr." tonight.
theatrical entertainment will be given at the
Union League Theatre tomorrow evening for the
benefit OF Miss Sarah Lcgaatts Home for Working
Women.
"Nannctto Labarrc." tho new play now running at
the Globe Theatre Is ropleto with strong points and
effective situations, and the management deserve
credit for the excellent which II has been
put upon the stage.
The concerts given by Mr.. J. N. Pattison the well
known pianist and tho artists who assist him. while
making tour of several of the principal towns Of
Now York, spoken Of in complimentary terms by
the country press. Mrs. l.. b. Caldwell tho soprano.
is described possessing voice admirably adapted
to the concert room, and with Mr.. otto Docscnbach.
the solo vIolinist. and Mr. Frank Bottuni baritone,
she united in making exceedingly attractive enter
tainmcnts. Last week the combination gave per-
formances mt Batavia Avon, Gcnesoc, Leroy and
Livona.
The dramatic event of this afternoon will DO the
benefit rendered to Mr.. Neil Bryant by his numerous
friends, and judging from the variety OF attractions
and the artists the Academy Of Music promises to be
full to overlooking. Hamlet" 1.-The Lady Of
Lyons" with Miss Alta Merrill o. Pauline and Mr..
Barton Hill rs Claude Mclnotte). ITO Obligc benson
(by Wallack's Company. 'Pinaforc," 1.-THE Bards Of
Tara" Birch Backus and George Thatcher from the
San Francisco Minsrels; Max Marotzck, Arbuckis
...l
features that likely to make tho occasion
able.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

THE WEATHER.-The weather conditions over
che eastern section of the United States and
Canada were governed during yesterday by the
movement of the centre of the depression,
noticed in yesterdays HERALD, from Lake
Michigan to the Atlantic coast near New York.
This movement was nearly due eastcrly, and
was attended by very considerable snowfall
north of latitude thirty-six degrees The high
pressure in advance OF the low centre moved
northeastward, permitting the latter to advance
very steadily to the coast. The barometer
fell along the section of the Atlantic seaboard
from Boston to Charleston, ms the disturbance
followed the line of least atmospheric resistance
and toward the low pressure now advanced into
the ATLANTIC But there is no union between
these two dcpressions, as their organizations
remain entirely distinct. Our special ocean
observations for the past three days
show that the storm centres occur OH OPP
posite sides of the zone of high pressure, and
that they will maintain this relation through
out their transatlantic movement. The high
baromctric in the Northwest has been
somewhat reduced as to pressure, but steep
gradients are formed on the western side of the
storm area, which cause very strong northwest
winds over the lakes. The winds are also
strong to high on tho New England coast. Tho
barometer is falling again in the Northwest, but
within the Missouri Valley district is ct above the
mean. Temperatures have fallen in the Central
Valley, the Eastern and South Atlantic districts,
but have risen beyond the Missouri. Our special
cable weather despatch announces that the
depression the English coasts is moving
steadily eastward. At Plymouth last evening
a. frasb frotp 4,
with rain and hail squalls, barometer 29.1s
inches; ut Scilly the wind northwest, blowing
y hard gale, barometer 29.10 inches, and mt
Holybcad, nearer the centre, the wind was mod
crate from the north-northwcst, with barometer
mt boot inches. The weather in New York
and it's vicinity to-day will be cold aud partly
cloudy. perhaps with occasional snow. To-
morrow it will be cold and fair or clear
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and fevcrish in tone. Govern
ment bonds were quiet, States dull and rail
roads strong. Money lent at pig 31a per cent,
advanced to and closed at 2 3 per cent.
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II II IPLE SH e d T .
NEW YORK. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY q. 1878.

The probabilities are that the ,ceather in Nc,c
Horh and its cieimity today aciH be cold and
parity cloudy, perhaps sciA occasional sn0sc. 10
m0f9ow il riH be cold aud Jair or clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

MARSHAL JACK WHARTON, of New Orleans,
was not very willing witness before the
Potter Committee yesterday. In regard to tho
purchase of the vote of the State the democrats
would not trust the Returning Board nor the
Returning Board the democrats, and so the ne
cotiations failcd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

CONNECTICUT wants biennial legislative SEES
sions. Decennial would be better.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

The FIFTH AVENUE GARRoTERs, Flynn and
Fender, have admitted their guilt and
been held to await trial. Public opinion de-
mands that the full penalty OF the law shall be
melted out to each Of them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

TIE EXAMPLE Of the receiver of the Sixpenny
Savings Bank in paying a dividend is COM
mendcd to the energetic custodians OF the ther
defunct institutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

In THEIR EFFORTS to save the lives Of others
Nan the newsboy and his volunteer corps seem
to be in fair way to lose their own. They
sadly need a few life lines in the shape of bread
and cnnl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

BODY SNATCnING is the latest addition to the
fourishing industries Of Quebec.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

GENERAL BARLow's explanatory statement to
the Potter committee raises the question, "Why
were the visiting statesmen sent to the South ~
To sec q fair count or otherwise!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

Nor A WORD about the electric light in the
New England Convention Of gas engineers. 1t
can't be seen with their lamps
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

JAMAIcA's New CRIMINAL CODE, elsewhere
summarized, reads like chapter from the
statutes Of the Middle Ages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

THE FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN who was ad-
mitted to his seat yesterday cannot do much for
his constituents this session except draw his
na1ar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

THE LoSGsHoREMEN ought to have postponed
their strike until the corners are little warmer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

MAYOR COOPER, the stenographers and Mr..
Erhardt resume today.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21

A SEAsoNABLE FAILURE-the failure of tho
coal combination.
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE--iI. NJ s. PIYAFoRE.
STANDARD THEATRE-II. NJ S. PINAFoRK.
THEATRE COMIQUE-MuLLiGAN GUARD BALL
LYCEUM THEATRE-THE FooLs REVENGE
WALLACK'S--OURs.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-MExlco
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-TuE BANKER's DAUGHTER
NEW YORK AQUARIUM-RnD RIDING Hoop
GERMANIA THEATRE-DH MAscHIURNBAUER.
NIBLOS GARDEN-TuE OLD CURIOSITY SnoP.
GLOBE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LADARRE
BOwERY THEATRE-UNcLE ToM's CABIN.
PARK THEATRE-ENGAGEp
BROADWAY TIEATRE-THE SoRcERER.
MASONIC HALL-TnE MiDcErs
AMERICAN observation-disclosures.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELS.
TONY PASTORS-PIKAFoRE BURtEsoUE.
TIvOLI THEATRE-VAKIErY.
BREWSTER HALL-TnE MiLKMAID's WALK.
BOOTHS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
ACADEMY OF pESIGN-WArER CoLoRs.
KURTZ GALLERY-SALMAGUNDi CLUn PICTURES
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A SMALL TAMMANY has been unearthed in
Newark, Ohio. Next!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-21
UNION LEAGUE THEATRE-sEcoND CHAMBER
SoIREE.

The second In the series OF chamber concerts that
are being given by DR.. Danrosch and Mr.. Max Pin
ncr took place last night ut the Union League
Theatre Tho attendance was of character
that left no doubt concerning tho popularity
Of the entertainment among those who love
strictly first class music. and that 1t nrst class
is best illustrated by tho following programme:-
L. Van Bcethoycr-Sonate op ~ (.Kreutxcr'J,
violin and piano: adagio sostcnuto, presto;
andantc con variazioni; finale w. A. Mozart
LAddio. for contralto. Leopold Damrosch-a.
Romance in A; b. capricictto. for violin.
Frederic Chopin-Scherzo. op. 80 &c sharp), for
piano. Allessandro Scarlatti-"Soglieto mi Ia vita
amor for contralto. Hans Bronsart-Trio (G
minor) for piano. violin and voonccllo ncw) allegro
motto; vivacc adagio troppo allegro agitato.
The artists Mrs. Isabelle Palmer Fassett con.
Damrosch, violin. and Mr. Fred Bergner. violonceno
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ADJUSTMENTS.

cHIcKERING HALL-sYMpHoNY CONCERT.
The fourth public rehearsal of the fine orchestra
now under the direction OF Mr.. G. Carlberg tooK
place yesterday afternoon in the presence one Of
the largest and most fashionable audiences that has
assembled in Chickcring Hall during the
present The performance was of the
best, and while thoroughly classical in
character. every part was interpreted with
an intelligence that was instructive, and compen-
stated for tho critical study that evidently be-
slowed upon it by all connosscurs and amateurs
present The first selection was the symphony Tin
Waldo" No. g. in major. OPP. 1853. by Raft The first
partrcpresents Day neutrality-suspicious. and sensations
The second part Twilight. reverie b. dance Of
the wood nymphs. The third part Night-tho
departure Of the Wild Hunt with Dame Holle
aud Wotan; tho break Of day. In each of the
foregoing movements the orchestra exhibited tho
result OF careful rehearsal and all OF the beauties
OF the splendid composition made apparent
DIR. Franz Rummel followed with a.
certo for piano with accomplishments of the
orchestral III A minor. op. 54 Schumann.
There have been few occasions since the arrival of
this artist in America when no has distinguished
himself by greater performed tho work Of
Of his favorirc composers more brilliantly. In
decd since the time of Rubinstcin VIC have had few
pianists who have shown equal command of
the instrument and attacked and conquered
the difficulties Of some Of the great COM
overture. "Esmont,'' op. "a, Beethoven. by tho
orchestral an aria from the oratorio "Elijah." BY
MInc Julc &c lSy tner; hungarian INtaSlo fOx
piano, with accompaniment Of tho orchestra. by Mr..
Franz Hunmel and Norwegian rhapsody. No.
L. op 70 new. Svendscn by tho orchestra. The last
named piece. in the judgment Of many persons pres
ent. was ono OF the most acceptable orchestral eff
fccts the programme. 1t is repete with musical
beauties and ftly ended one OF the most agreeable
afternoons Of tho season. Tho concert will take place
on the evening Of the 22d inst. 1t is not improper
to suggest in this connection that small chill
dren, who cry at the slightest provocation.
ought not by the fondest parents to be allowed
place in these critical audiences They make dis
cord, disturb the performance and q nuisance
generally. One OF the microscopic specimens yester
day caused prominent artist TO nearly forget his
part and make bungle of the performance to which
he was assigned.
, 1879-07-06

any time since their palmy days under Coli
WINS Administration. The Superintendent
Of Police has been incapacitated for business
by a serious Illness, and the Mayors time
has been SO much absorbed in an effort to
make personal capital in politics, and to
satisfy. the partisan demands upon his time
and attention, that he has not given the
police administration the care which would
have injured q more honest and energetic
restraint upon the 1awless classes. -
Finally, at the moment when Mr.. HARRISON
excited new hope that he would break away
from the parasites that have been killing his
Administration, be suddenly, impulsively,
and foolish1y removed the head of the most
important Department in the city,-a man
who had earned the confidence of all Glasses
interested in the preservation of property.
This action is certainly not calculated to
allay thu popular dissatisfaction with his
Administration, nor to create confidence in
an Improvement over the past. The only
way in which Mr. HARRISON can regain the
same degree Of public confidence which led
to his election is by dismissing the idea that
his present power may be properly used for
partisan purposes, or to carry out personal
notions. and by henceforth devoting his time
and energy to the real business Of city gov
ernment in decorous, common-sense, and
manner
, 1879-07-06

(without any reduction Of rate) Of the 125
men working eight hours will purchase 20
per cent less bread than would the same az
gregate of wages paid to the 100 men work.
ing ten hours per day, how can it be said
that the consumption Of bread will be in
creased by the change Of system: The men
who work at wages are the most deeply in
terested in having the cost Of production re-
'duced, and thus bring within their means a
larger measure Of the things produced H.
creasing the cost Of production of necessity
lessons the purchasing power of wages; it
reduces consumption by reducing the power
of wages to purchase, and then by limiting
and reducing consumption necessitates dis
charge Of labor.
When there is demand for labor wages
will increase proportionately; but the attempt
to increase the number Of men at work by
reducing the hours Of labor can have no
other effect than to reduce wages directly,
or to increase the cost Of production, and
thereby diminish the purchasing power of
Wages
, 1879-07-06
progressive to wonderful degree, have

progressive to a wonderful degree, have
put into practice very many, Of the
better phases Of our civilization and prinoia
pies of government, which have had a
marked effect. Those Of our representative
men, from civil Or military walks Of life, who
have visited Japan and been received there
with diguified grandeur; have brought back
pleasing accounts Of the thrift and enter
prise, shrewdness and learning. dizziness and
progressive commercial characteristics, of its
people. They have manifested q desire to
advance their civilization and catch up with
their foreign brothers, and towards the
United States particularly there has been
manifested degree Of friendliness which
has caused them to be admired.