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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
Religion is the chief concern
OF mOrtals here below.
ecautions Against the Plague.


Surgeon General Woodwork. of the
United States Marine Hospital Service, has
addressed communication on the plague
in Russia to the chairman of the Congress
sional Committee on Epidemic Diseases,
the purport of Which is to invite
that body to consider the propriety
Of legislation that may enable the gov
eminent to maintain two medical officers
in Europe as scientific outposts to
watch the westward advance of this
Asiatic scourge and guard agains. its intro
duction here on the admitted theory that
it is easier to keep it out of q country than
to control it when it has gained foothold.
AS we pointed out many days since--and as
the Surgeon General now repeats -the
Mennonite immigrations and our trade with
some Mediterranean and Black Sea ports
are facts which make it fully possible that
our quarantine authorities may have to
deal with this disease next summer, and
any suggestion made with view to pro-
tect the country from SO terrible a calamity
rs this visitation might prove is worthy the
most careful consideration. Germany,
Austria and France have sent medical
officers directly to the plague province in
Russia to observe the disease there, and
ALL of course, with view to its pos
sible march westward next summer. Eng
land has requested Of Russia per-
mission to send physicians to study the
disease for the same reason. If the plague
reaches Western Europe generally it will
certainly cross the Atlantic, and as all the
governments of Western Europe are acting
on the assumption that it will reach them
it is not borrowing trouble for us to look
out in time. Russian bulletins, Of recent
date, declare that the plague is now
actually under control, that there
have been no new cases since January
Is, and that the sharp frosts in the valley
OF the Volga have put an end to the epi-
demic. 1t is to be hoped this is true, but
the fact that it has been SO declared in
Russian bulletins is not q guarantee on that
point. But even if the immediate spread
of tho disease is arrested the analogies of
the march Of cpidcmics in that part of the
world lead naturally to 'tho apprehension
that this winter suppression is mere re-
bate, temporary in its effect and that tho
return OF summer will revive the malady.
Plaques on former occasions, as well as the
cholera, have acted that way in Eastern
Hussia On this occasion the energetic
action proposed by the government may
make a difference. DIR. Botkins sketch
of plan for stamping out the
disease was adopted by Minis
tcrial Council on the 10Th ult, and
u sanitary commission was appointed to put
it in force. This plan included cremation
of the bodies of the dead; removal of the
living from infected places to more salu-
brious localities, and their isolation there
by military cordons; the complete inciner-
alton of all their effects, and the absolute
destruction by fire of every village
in which the plague has shown
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
The Chinayse Must Go.

Chinese immigration is not regarded
with more favor in the Senate than il
found in the House, for the bill on
the question passed that body yester-
day. Doubtless it will receive the Presi-
dents signature bill thus passed as a
democratic measure in one house and a re-.
publican measure in the other, supported
by all the elements of demagogery and
only mildly opposed by those who
may be superior to that spirit, does not
seem to afford any satisfactory ground for
Executive resistance to the will of the Leg
islature. Peremptory rejection of Mr..
Conkling's proposition to make the changes
in the Chinese treaty in way moro con-
sistent with diplomatic convenances was
peculiar feature in yesterdays proceed
ings in the Senate; but perhaps
the most characteristic circumstance-the
psychologist moment Of the Chinese
agitation-was in tho experience Of
Friday when, in the United States Senate,
the argument for the exclusion of Asiatics
was carried on with an African in the chair.
But, with the bill through both houses,
what is to stop the Chinese immigration if
the heathens are landed at some conven-
lent port in Northern Mexico and sent over
land into California?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

of preserving the innocence of childhood.
by Mr.. Seward answering the question of
the age, by Mr. Hatfield; preparation for
great event, by Mr.. Acker,ey the danger
OF deception, by Mr.. Jutten individual
usefulness, by Mr.. Richmond the works
and words of God, by Mr.. Hepworth. and
personal effort for the salvation of men, by
Mr. Burch. Mr.. Newton VIII describe the
press as one of the social forces of this age |;
Mr.. Fltz William will relate his experience
with tramps, showing its relation to intern
perance; DIR. Herr will draw picture of
Saturday night in New York, and Mr.. Baker
VIII demonstrate the unity of missions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

The WEATnER.--Tho area of high barometer
between thirty-iivc and forty degrees from
the Mississippi Valley eastward is passing
oil the Middle Atlantic coast The press
nrc has fallen over all the territory west
ward of the Allcghanics TO the Upper Missouri
Valley, aud chiefly in the upper lake region aud
IN the Southwest The fall over Texas is adj
vancing from the southwark and westward,
and will probably extend northward to tho
Pate VALLEY during to-day. The depression
North 81 The lakes comes from British Columbia
ahd Manitoba, aAd il, as yet, inconsiderable,
but y v.u probably develop into u storm
centre when IL reaches the Atlantic coast.
ture has commenced in the West, but the rec
ord of yesterday ON tic coast does not exhibit
many variations. The winds, however, are
changing with the decrease oi pressure and have
backed from the northwest to the southwest
on the Middle Atlantic coast Snow has fallen
IN the lake region aud west of the Missouri
River. Small areas Of cloudncss have NOV cal
over the Central Valley aud Gulf coast sec
tious. otherwise the weather has been generally
.lsar o. fair. Tho weather on the English
western COASTS continues dull, with low ba-
rvnsetar Ia New York and its vicinity to-day
IL vii be warmer and fair, followed by increas-
iny q udnsss Tomorrow Il will DO still
raraseg ald cloudy, possibly with rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
ICE IN THE RIVER.

Tho ferryboats on tho North River were all more
or less delayed yesterday by the accumulation OF ice
that Rugged the New York shore. largo quantity
Of ice came down In the morning in great foes.
ten TO twelve inches thick and several vosscls sus.
tanned damage In forcing their way through tho
mass At ono time barge, loaded with earth and
without any navigatOrs, shifting down the
river wcdgei In "a large cake of Ice \ serious delay
was caused to the Barclay street ferryboats by tug
boat and barge becoming wedged la the ice. II was
nearly hour and u half before they looscncd.
Buttermilk channel and the East River also
packed with the drift in the evening by tho flood
tide carrying IL back from the bay.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

A BREAK FOR LIBERTY.

Sylvester Fulham, young man, having waived
examination on charge of burglary and boon COM
mitted to await the action of the Grand Jury by
Justice Elliott. in Williamsburg. yesterday. made .
daring attempt at escape while being transferred
from the court room to the prison van. breaking
away from the officer who held him he up south
First street. from the corner of Fifth followed by q
hootng crowd. Their ycls attracted the attention
of Constable William j. Lepue, who was coming to-
ward the Court House, and lao intercepted and recap
tured the runaway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

itself Should this plan be carried
out as it would be, for instance, in Ger
many, if ordered by the superior authorities,
the Western World might discharge from its
mind all apprehension as to the recurrence
of trouble next summer; but Russia's neigh
bors in Europe do not seem to exhibit con-
tidence in her intentions, and perhaps their
distrust is a better guide for us as to what
will take place than the declaration of her
PURPOSES
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16


| appreciation of the great masterpieces O
the drama, which only actors of the first
order of genius can adequately render
The stage can be rescued from ignoble de.
cay only by the appearance OF actors who
are consummate masters Of every phase OF
human passion. If we turn to the kindred
department of music-that divine and
soul subduing art-we are led to SIM
liar conclusion. A truly gifted singer,
like Jenny Lind, for example, re-
deems music from triviality. and takes
VIGOROUSLY captive multitude OF
souls that would have been Indifferent to
inferior performances. Now, intense re-
matter how deeply an age may be sunk in
soothing, scepticism and Indifference, let a
man of genius and truly apostolic fervor
appear, and he will kindle religious sensi-
bilities akin to his own
1t would be easy to illustrate this truth
by citing memorable instances in the his
tory of the Catholic Church, but we prefer
TO take conspicuous Protestant example.
We select it because it has recently been
brought into conspicuous notice by one
Of the felicitous speeches of Dean Stanley
in his visit to this country. In the recep-
ton given him by the American Methodists
Dean Stanley related a most affecting anec-
dote Of his visit to the churchyard in which
John Wesley was buried. "Who conse-
Grated this burial placer he asked, refer
ring merely to the clergyman who had per-
formed the formality. The aged sexton re-
piled, 'It is consecrated by the bones of
that holy and sainted man of God, John
Wesley which are here inferred" 1t is no
wonder that Dean Stanley was struck with
this reverent reply. Wesley was one of the
greatest religious men ofmodern times. In an
age of religious Indifference and scepticism
created new sect, but which reacted on
the Church of England and reused it from
its religious apathy. Mere invectives
against the decay of piety would have ac-
complished nothing, but the powerful ier-
vor of Wesley made an era in the history of
religion. 1t is only by such depth of relig-
ious fervor that an Indifferent and sceptical
age is ever brought back to realizing sense
of the awful realities Of human destiny.
This age awaits the appearance of such a
man. The prevailing scepticism, which
rests chiefly on scientific basis, would
give way before man Of true genius and
apostolic fervor, who had Wesley's power,
or Loyola's power, or st. Bernard's power
to stir religious sensiblities to their
protoundest depths. Until some such
apostolic man arises we despair of any eff
fectual check to the prevailing scepticism
and religious laxity Of the age. The re-
ligious sentiment which is so deeply i'm
planted in human nature will re-
appear in victorious and all-subdu-
ing strength as soon as Providence
supplies quickening man or body OF
men who count all things as dross in COM
parison with the mighty concerns which
connect man with his final destiny. This
age OF scientific scepticism and sham relig-
ion awaits an apostle "whose word is with
power" and whose kindling utterances will
melt all other feelings into the perception
that
Religion is the chief concern
OF mOrtals here below.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW.

UNION SQUARE THEATRE-TnH BANKERS DAUGHTER.
NIBLOS GARDEN--THk ON CURIOSITY SHor.
GLOBE TlIEATRE-N ANNETTE LABAREn.
BOwERY TIIEATRE--UNcLE Toms CABIN.
PARK rHEATRE--ENGAGEp.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATHE--H. VI. $. PINAroRE
STANDARD THEATRE-I. W. s. PiNAfoRg-
THEATRE COMlQUE-MULLlG,N guard BALL
LYCECM THEATRE-Tmk Focus REVENGE
WALLACKS-OUEs.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-MExico.
BROOkIYN PARK TIIE.ATRE-M I4iss
MASONIC UALI-TnE MIDGErs.
ATLANTIC GARDEN-EvKNiSG CoNcRIr.
NEW YORK AQUARIuM-Rhp RIDING Hooh
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS.
WINDSOR THEATRE-VAIIE1Y.
Tony PASTOR S-PiNAroRE BURLEsoUE.
TiNOLl TIiEATRE-VARIErY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

PILoT UNDERWOOD, of the steamboat Don
nelly, burned on the Mississippi Friday night,
saw Jim Budso and went one better. He not
only 'held her nozzle agn the bank &C., but
he was not to blame for her taking fire.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

PEOPLE who waiting to step into dead
mems shoes should read our sketch of the lively
jnntor of one of the city schools. lie is one
hundred and six years old, but still young
enough to 20 to picnics and teach the boys to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

THE Posi- OFFICE OFFICIALS say that a hnn-
drcd and thirty thousand valentines were de-
livcrcd in this city on Friday. What was said
by most OF those who received them is Of quite
q different nature and decidedly unfit for pub.
LEGATION, for comic valentines sold briskly this
Ve.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

TIE FIFTH AVENUE GARRoTTING CASE has
set society to wondering how to protect vain
able jewclry from highway robbers. Perhaps
leaving it at home might work.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

WALL STREET YEsTEHDAY.-The stock mar
kct was fairly active and strong. Government
bonds were firm, States dull and railroads
strong. Money on call was easy at l l. 3 per
cent and closed mt per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

ALL LADIES know what TO wear and how to
wear it. We merely mention by way of in
formation to those who like best to read what
they know most about that the HERALD to day
contains a column of March Fashions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

Our CLIPPINGS from the religious press show
that Tamage is not forgotten of his brethren.
But neither was Joseph when his brothers threw
him into hole in the ground.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

The probabilities are Mat the reather in NeW
Yo,k and lis riciniiy to-day wiN be rafmer and
fair, foiiotced dy Increasing ciotdi.ess. Ion,or-
row il rM tc still araimer and cloudy, possibly
triM rain
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

WHILE TUE SAINTS at Ocean Grove have been
insuring themselves against fire in the next
world some of them seem to have had their
earthly fire insurance policies cancelled because
of inadequate protection. And this in n vale Of
tears, too.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

The PoET LoyGFELLow may be seen through
English eyes in our columns to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

TIE BROADWAY SURFACE Road PROJECT is
finding favor with tho only people who have
heretofore objected-the property owners along
the line.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

A FFTEENYEAR-OLD Boy has been taken
out of the river dead, the cause being traced to
a bottle of whiskey. No wonder that good cit
liens want stringent excise laws.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

BRoDIE, TIE NEwsBoY. succeeded in his at
tempt to walk ninety miles in tweniy-four hours.
What class will next furnish pedestrians
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

THE JURY SYSTEM Of trial will be particularly
unpopular this week in Harlem, where delin-
qucnts are to be called upon to pay their fines
for non attendance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

PiorLE who like to read about themselves in
the papers may find something of interest i'll the
complaint of a Ticket Agent"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

THE MANHATTAN SAVINGS BANK expects to
resume payment this week. Whether it will
also resume its old custom with combinations is
not stated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

GRuMBIEHs about the East River Bridge are
invited to uncork OH Monday before q legsla-
tive committee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16
QUINTU PIE SH EFT.

NEW YORK, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY lG, 1873.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22
THE ACTING PRESIDENT.

The New Work Sun says at the pres
snt writing William X. Rogers is act.
ing President of the United States.
He occupies the mansion inhabited by
Presidents from Adams down to Grant,
and conducts, the executive business
necessary to the administration of the
affairs of nearly fifty million people.
Hayes and Devens are, I'M Ohio, Evarts
was at last accounts. in the British
Provinces, Schurz is on hunting expe-
dition in the North invest, and Thomp-
son is in Indiana Erring Brother Key
Is inspecting postoffices and McCrary is
IN the Pennsylvania coal mines, antl the
only member of Hayes Cabinet now in
Washington is John Sherman, who re-
turned from his electioneering tour to
Maine and Ohio to explain how his
favorite National bank in New York
City, with capital stock of less than
ST., 0DG 600, is permitted to, owe the
Government about thirty times that
amount. The Sun, which, shines for all
and exposes the dark ways of men of
al parties, says:
under these circumstances William
X. Rogers becomes person of national
Importance. He is an ex-clsrgyman,
and was, at one. time the partner of
lie Due in the commission bnsiness-a
business which resulted disastrously to
the creditors OF the concern. As q
public man he is best known by the
celebrated letter which he addressed to
the. actress, Miss Boyle, accompanying
basket of cut flowers from the green
house for which the taxpayers of the
United States pay many thousand dol
hrs every year.
1.-THE remarkable thing about Will
ham K. Rogers in his new and response
BILE position is, that bis tiele to occupy
tie Executive. Mansion and act as Presi-
dent of the United States is quite as
good in every respect as Rutherford B.
Hayes's.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22

Last Saturday the Boise Statesman
received several letters from prominent
citizens in Weiser and Indian valleys,
idaho, stating that the Indians had all
left these valleys, and had stolen over
sixty horses. and shot many others,
which they did not take, with arrows
The citizens are alarmed for their per-
sonal safety, and ask that troops be
sent to- protect them. Ten volunteers
started in pursuit of the Indians, and
report that the lattsr make big trail,
and are taking tbs same route they
took last Summer when Munday's party
followed them. The valleys through
which they haxe raided is the coveted
country of the Weisers, and it is feared
that they will burn the ranches. and
murder the, settlers.
Another Indian war is therefore i'm.
minent in Idaho, and troops will proba-
bly, be-ordeGed out to protect the citizens
and punish the red devils. 1t was sup
posed that the Idaho Indians, with the
exception of the Sheepeaters, who in
fest the Salmon river mountains, were
completely subjugated, but recent
events dissipate the belief Colonel
Demands command, which has been in
the field all Summer, is, according to
reports, in no condition to chase. the
Indians, as. their horses are used. up,
and fresh troops will have to be sent to
idaho to participate in the campaign.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22
humboldt District schooihouse.

PARADISE, New, Sept. 81, 1879.
Ed. SEVER STATE:--The Board OF
Trustees Humboldt Diet, No. 6 met
Oh the 18th inst, and opened the bids
for our new school house. They were
found to be as follows: D. NJ. Brown,
81 300; Hez Barnes, 81 400. The above
bids included all material. The fol.
lowing proposals to do the work were
also opened: ID. NJ. Brown, 1925; j.
Downing, $3.50; Hez Barnes, $500.
W. Z. DALE, Clerk Of Board.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22

The Paradise Reporter is very sorry
for having expressed the opinion "that
if Grant and Kearney were both hanged
the world would be none the worse off. y
We expected the Reporter would re-
tract the uncalled for expression, which
was probably penned and printed while
IT'S editor was under angelic or spirit
nous influences, as we could scarcely
believe that a man.. who was SO con-
scientous a Republican last November
that he could not vote for L. r. Bradley
for Governor, could not in less than a
year become so heartless rebel as to
sincerely advocate the hanging of Cen
eral Grant.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22
The People Want proo,

There is no medicine presc,,l,
physicians, or sold by drupoist. !. y
carries such evidence of its succe,. . =
superior virtue as Boschee's c. "''u
Syrup for severe coughs, colds ss.., 'a
on the breast, consumption or anr y
ease OF the throat and lungs. A ma',
OF that fact is that any person a,,;a.s
can get sample bottle tor 10 cent. -, !,
try It's superior effect before buyins u
regular size at Is cents. 1t has a.,
been introduced in this country 4.
Germany, and its wonderful cures !.
astonishing everyone. that uses il Tb,
doses will relieve any case. Try il
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22


The New York World, uhe leading
anti-Tilden organ says editorially that
Tilden has made it impossible for the
Democrats of the United States ever
again seriously to entertain the notion
OF entering the contest for the Presi-
dency under his leadership with any
hope OF success. He has deliberately
elected to commit himself to law suit
concerning his own character with Cyrus
w. Field, over the duration of which,
and over the issues involved and 10 be
involved in which, neither he nor the
Democratic party can expect any con-
troll whatever. The Democratic party
cannot successfully go into the Presi-
Dental battle of 1880 as the defendant
in law salt between Tildan and G. w.
Field
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-09-22

The Ogden Dispatch says: Cole &
Carter, railroad tie contractors, have
eeceived the contract for six hundred
thousand ties, to be used ia extending
the Utah and Northern road, from a
point near Blackfoot to Boise City; from
Boise to Walla Walla, Washington Ter
ritory, and from there to Portland,
@sgon.