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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17
Ghildren's Column.
The Lily and the Thorn.
BY c. NJ. P.


A beautiful lily bloomed in field
which was bordered by a road leading to
a populous town. Looking around, the
lily saw a tall, crooked thorn-bush in her
neighborhood, and in friendly manner
she thus addressed her;
Good morning, my dear Mrs Thorn.
What charming weather this is There
is a prospect of much driving from town
to-day and l shall be so delighted Don't
you enjoy seeing the fine ladies and the
dear little children as they pass by IN
their elegant carriages, all so merry and
gay? When they see me they always
give me nod and a pleasant smile, which
makes me so happy!
"No, said the thorn, don't care for
any of those proud people. They don't
like me- know that very well. y
perhaps, Mrs Thorn, l can tell youthe
reason, if you Will pardon me for speak
ing so plainly. l have heard them say
that though they admire your pretty
white blossoms in the spring, and your
lovely red berries in the autumn, they
cannot come near you to gather them
without being scratched and torn, and
that you always had the name Of being
rough and surly.
We have seen some children, and some
grown people, too, who appear very much
ike the prickly thorn-bush. Who does
not know at least one human bramble
who, on near approach, is sure to wound
one or disturb ones peace? Those who
are unselfsh, cheerful, kind polite, low
ing, and lovable, are like the gentle and
modest lily, shedding sweetness and glad
ness on all around them.-Chr5stlaa at
York
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17

Milk is the chief diet, and the most rel
ished of anything the table affords, Tor
the children when at home have very ut
tie of it, and rarely, if ever, have it pure.
There are seventy quarts consumed a day
and oatmeal and milk give the little ones
entire satisfaction.
Then there are the Jolly baths in the
ocean surf, and the merry races along the
shore.
The little folks love to sitin to- sand
and dig, and pale cheeks and puny bodies
are soon made brown and strong.
Walking through the sand to Mount
Hamilton is great fun for them all and
the teachers frequently take them to walk
about the village, that they may see the
flowers and lovely private gardens. But
they are never allowed to pick a cult
waited flower out of their own grounds.
The children are taught to be honest in
the smallest matters, and it is not strange
that their little hearts soon cling with
warm affection to the kind, gentle nurses
who have the care of them.
We passed some delightful hours with
the small guests Of the Seaside Home that
day, and my friend made a few sketches
A dear little girl, named Marie, resid-
ing at one of the cottages near by, joined
us before we left, and her sympathy for
the poor children who could only enjoy
all the delights of their country home fol
one Ueek was very sweet and touching.
When I tell you that during last sum
mer, over $500 children were sent from
tenement houses in New York city to this
Seaside Home, do you not think it worth
all the trouble and care, to say nothing Of
the expense of providing such a spot fol
the poor little unfortunates who have nc
other Joy in their lives to look forward
to p Youths Companion.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17

nEAS-Choicest in the world-ImporterS'
prices-Largest Company in America-sta-
pie anticipates everybody-Trade continu-
ally increasing-Agents wanted everywhere
best inducement8-don waste time-send for
Cro liar. ROBERT WELLS,
43 Vesy St., New York, P. o. Box 1881
jy 16-7teow
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17
MERCHANT TAILOR.
EMIL SALOMONSKY,

No 1919 MAIN ST., OVER LEVY Brothers.
He will show you new style of COAT made
of new style goods entirely different from any
coat he has produced recently.
Please don't forget the new cut in TROUSERS
and VESTS, of which you could see samples
made up of all the leading styles at his Parlor.
New goods received every week. Nothing
but the most stylish and best makes. Prices reg
ulated according to the times je ll-3m
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17

day of your lives you have done all you
can for the good Of others.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
CLEARED.

Steamer State of Nevada Qsp, Braes Glasgow-Austin
steamer sidonian CBrl, McFeo. Glasgow-IIonderson
Bros.
Steamer Chiffon ( Baker Cork for orders-J Tucker
& Co.
steamer schisdam (Dutch), Chevalter, Rotterdam
steamer Arran !B, Gladwn, Kingston and Maracaibo-
PIN, Forwood & Co.
Vessels
steamer Cato City. Daggctt. savannah-George Yonge
Steamer Gulf Stream Ingram. Charleston w Quint-
ard 4 Co.
steamer Richmond Stevens. West Point, va-Old Do
mnion Steamship Co.
Krems.
steamer Glaucus. Bearse. Boston-H Dimock.
Bark Dcvonshrc, Giikcy, Liverpool-J II Winchester Il
Bark Mcnoria (Nor). Arnesen. London-C Tobias + Co.
Bark st Bernhard Cier). Regner. London-Wauen Tool
Bark Auroa tBr). Crockor, Plymouth E-George Bull
bark Dorina tAus) Bartoli Cork for orders-socovich
Bark Caharine CBolg). Groom Rottordam-J W Parkor
Bark N Smith Petersen CNor), Erickson, Antworp-
Bark Adelia Carlton Grant, acknowledgement 4 Co.
Bark Europa ncw). Dodge. Barbados-H Trowbridgo's
Sons.
Brig Parry (Nor) Olsen. IIavre-runch, Edye 4 Co.
Brig Cuore dtal. Castelano. Pozzuoi-Benhsm, Boye-
Brig Hattie Balm, TLestrup, Pernambuco II II swift
Brig Dos Amigos CMex Aguirrc Proereso-F Latessa
Brig Eliza Thomson. Sawyer. Arroyo. PRIV & Arm
strong.
schr Caleb Ridgeway. Townsend. Para-Burdett Il
Pond.
schr Edith Coombs. Coombs. Jscmel-A Nones Co.
Schr Carrie Bouneil Harris. Jacmel-Isaac Staples
Schr Souvenir (Br), Hatfield, st Johns, NC Ber-
taux.
scnr Anon (Brl. Ray. st Johns. MA Heney.
Schr Harvest Jackson. Providence-J Roberts,
Schr Alert, Dickinson, Hew Haven via Bridgeport
schr 5 Godwin, Williams bridgeport
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
LEFT TO DROWN.

A YOUNG PAINTER RUN DOWN BY A TUG WHILE
FISHING IN THE EAST RIvER-HIs CON-
PANION ESCAPES.
William Pearsall. aged twenty-one. nephew Of
Pearsall Bros butchers, corner of Forty-seventh
street and Eighth avenue drowned off Astoria
yesterday under peculiarly distressing circum-
stances. About noon yesterday young Pearsall and
q friend named Charles Mccoy in small
boat anchored in midstream nearly opposite Ninety
ninth street. engaged in lobster fishing whom they
suddenly observed o tug towing schooner bearing
down upon them. Before they had time to raise the
anchor the tug, which had not sackened its speed,
struck their fra craft and, capsizing it, threw them
into the water. Mccoy, after u dctcrmined effort,
rescued by tho deckhands tho tug. Pearsall. who
was al excellent swimmer, caught hold of rope
which was dangling from the schooners side and
shouted Justify for help; but for some unexplained
reason no assistance was rendered him, and becom-
ing exhausted he loosed his hold and was drawn
into the vortex beneath the schooner and drowned.
When the sad occurrence became known in Astoria
much sympathy was expresscdfor the deceased, and
the action of the pilot of the tug in not stopping when
the collision occurred denounced in bitter
second precinct at late hour last night. The tug
was ascertained to be the Wellington, from New
London, bound for Jersey City. When Mccoy was
picked up he asked to be landed ut Astori, but the
ing instant to II Pcarsall came to the surface
OF the water.
Up to tho time Of going to press the body had not
been recovered and the relatives of the deceased
in the deepest state of anguish at his loss.
Pearsall ut the time of his death was dressed in
black diagonal coat spotted with paint. and wore
woollcn trousers and low shoes. He painter
by occupation.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
THE PATTERSON CONSPIRACY.

In the caso Of william Collier. Cornelius @. Van
Houten and William Hickling. the business men Of
Paterson trial for conspiracy. Colonel Henry
Bowman. formerly general purchasing agent OF the
Erie Railway. yesterday identified number of bills
for goods which it alleged Dringcr had obtained
by fraud. These bills were duly approved by Il. s..
Bowen, the general superintendent Martin Hagcl-
sten Paterson saloon keeper, testified to several
meetings held the alleged conspirators In his place.
Aaron Polhamus testified to being shown by Mr.. O.
q. Van Houtcn. ono of the accused. the memoranda
made by Walter Van Houtcn previous to tho issuing
of the injunction OH Dringor's property. and which
IL was claimed Mr.. q. G. Van Houtcn knew nothing
about
Malachi Higgins, q state detective. testified to
being In the employ of Drinyer and to following
the alleged conspirators and reporting their meet
ings to Dringcr The accused had underworld 10
draw him over to their side, but hc had remained
stcadfast In his faith to Dringer. He also testified
that in company.with the accused at their meetings
was James johnson, who held the contract
which Dringer mad with the Erie at that time. Tho
State then rested.
Mr. Cortlandt Parker made q motion requesting
the Court to direct the jury to bring in verdict Of
acquital without putting tue accused on their de-
fence. Tic claimed that evidence had been ad-
duced which showed even In the smallest degree n
common intention on the part of the accused to i'm
juro Mr.. Dringor They had spoken 70 each other
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
KIDNAPPED.

CHILD STOLEN FOR BEGGING PURPOSES
THE LITTLE ONE.
The neighporhood OF Albany street was thrown
into ferment yesterday morning by frantic
search for lttlo Mamie Cavanagh. three years old.
who was said to have been stolen by beggar
woman. Up and down Washington street the dis
tracted mother ran calling for her little one other
mothers joined her and by their aid some trace of
the kidnapped discovered. only to be lost again.
until seven o'clock last evening, when the kidnapper
was arrested in the Now Church street station house
and the child was restored TO its parents.
Mrs. Cavanagh the mother. stated to a HERALD
reporter that she had given Mamie in charge of her
sister Maggie, five years OF age, to take her to a
candy store door two away. with the injunction
to return at once after spending penny or two she
gave each.
III q few minutes. or about ten o'clock. Maggie
came running in crying, ooh. mamma! mammal
commenced and continued until nghtfall, when
word sent to the mother from the station house
asking her to identify child just recovered from
woman they had locked up.
The police during the day made every effort to
recover the lost and stolen without avail. Just
before O'Clock Officer McEvoy noticed
woman carrying q child enter the Twenty-seventh
precinct station house and followed her.
Sergeant Milard. who was ut the desk. suspecting
the child was the stolen one, asked her. pointedy
lis that your child7" The woman answered, boldly
''Yes. SIR" ''Weil, what do you want hereY "I
called to SEQ If you would give me nights lodging,
SIR" 'Ycs. of course. Go down that stair and you
will find some to attend to YOU" Then, as she
turned to go. he called "Mamie" and tho child in
the woman 3 arms turned completely around in
swer to the call. Satisfied his suspicious
rect he sent word to the parents. who quickly re-
sponded. and identifying tho little one 1t was
restored to them.
The woman then offered as her only excuse. '.Tho
child followed me-" She was locked up q charge
OF kidnapping, and described herself follows -
Lizzie Calvert. forty years, Irish. occupation,
and claimed residence at No. 81 Washington street.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
DEAD IN The SOUND.

JEAN DICKER, A CABINET MAKER, DRowNs HIM
SELF AFTER FATALLY sTABBINa HIS BROTHER
IN-LAw.
Tho body of q drowned man was picked up yester-
day in Long Island Sound near College Point. 1t
taken charge of by tho proper authorities. and
when removed to the Morgue the clothing was
searched in the hope of finding some clew to the
identity of the deceased No papers documents
discovered, but several paving stones in the coat
were regarded sufficient proof that the man had
committed suicide. Intelligence of the finding Of
the body reached Captain Allare and the descrip
ton talliod with that of Jean Dcker. man whom
his detectives were looking for. he despatched TN
officer to College Point obtain further particulars
and if possible identify the remains. The officer
returned TO the city last evening after having
recognized the body as that OF Dicker. On Sunday
afternoon last Paul Wendlandt was lying lounge
in the of his sister-n-law, Mrs. Eliza Dicker,
with whom he boarded. at No. 95 Ludlow street.
whom the door was noiselessly opened by his
brorher-in-law, jean Dicker. who, without a word
of warning, made murderous onslaught on
him with u knife. Wendlandt tried to defend
himself. and in doing stabbed twice in the
head several times III the and once il the abdo
men, The last cut is thought to be mortal one.
He was taken to the Chambers Street Hospital where
he now lies After stabbng his brothorin-aw
Dicker made his escape and nothing was heard Of
him until his body was found yesterday
Coroner Woltman summoned to take the
wounded mans statement, and obtained from him
the Information that his wife his assailant's
sister. She died on the 11th of October 1878, and
since last July he had lived with his sister-n-law
About year ago he quarrelled with Dcker over
money matters. but since then they had had no dis
pue. The dying man. in his deposition, declared that
lie gave Dicker any provocation to in1ict the
injuries upon him and could assign no cause excerpt
gronndiess jealousy It Is the opinion OF the police
brother-n-law went deliberately to the East River
and jumped ill., Deceased. who middle aged
man and cabinet maker by trade. leaves wife and
two small children.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

Tho residents Of tho quiet little village of Airing
ton. N. j. situated In Hudson county, on tho banks
of the Passac River. somewhat exercised
quarrel that has lately occurred between two Of the
Oldest families In the place. the heads Of which
Mr.. John Y. Foster. u prominent politician
of New Jersey. and Mr.. J. Le Coto. From
the stories told 1t appears that Harry.
son OF Mr. Fostcr. had been paying attentions to
Mr.. Le Cotos daughter Gertie. and recently Mr..
Lc Coto said that If Master Foster did not declare
what his intentions were he should not visit there
any more. After that Gcrtie and Harry met clan
destiney, and u tew nights ago attended theatre
in New York. On their return Miss LIE Coto
stopped ut the house of Harry's parents
In the morning. when she went to hcr
own home her father told her that her offence
was objectionable and she left home. Miss
Foster accompanied her in her departure, and
upon her return refused to disclose Miss
Gortie's destination. Miss Lc Coto was q
teacher In the public school OF Arlington.
and IL described q very beautiful. amiablc girl.
Her sister says she is employed IN large dry goods
house in this city. Young Fosters father says his
son has not been away from homo in months, so
that there In apparently truth in the report that
tho young couple have oloped.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
AMERICAN PORTS.

BOSTON. Oct 2l-Arrved, steamer Brazilian (Br.
Ceared-schrs Ruth Carlisle Smith. Philadolphia va
kennebcc Rver Freddie Porter sherman, do do Nellie
Ward Stevens. Roetpor, Ms to load Tor Key West;
IN Rsss.I J.. MshaiIey, As, New iors ~. .,.
Gss rws s.sns, Gs . SA5is Ss. bEs NsSs Email
dir Heiscr. iIumacoa; .chrs Tupper lrl. Day Mira.
goane; I uick@an Hudson; Lotiie Taylor, aud Re-
BuIssr, Bai,imsrs; Louisa RaiICasn. Crowc War.
sn%ss sSsSs R"s v s'sa snSsSa
SON. %ssy " Ds h
s nGSssa, fS MsY'T r. sy s
GhsrlostGn Frank q Dow, Gage. baltimore. Lavinia Y
.oS sutton , rhIsdslpha Girsas Hall ilowss do: Julia
Alien; csssiI% is: DSsry: Srsxo 90; Trade Wind,
corson George 6iapcS%sn. no Risisy do; d"I.a Ias
S,Seos M Msr.nn Di' So Lucy Gshs% smith aS
DO: Colin z Baker, baker, do: Foster Naples. Do
do: Willie Dcwoif Goii do; Martha Welsh Barase ao;
samuel MeMsnemy Reeves, DO; Charlie s,sadman Reed,
Hslcp Amcs;, Endicott. da Lulu Xmmer,naa stiles,
flora Sawyer I S dG SSa" ry"S Ss
iaaE Latham Potter Jennie Garter Sargent So DO;
III, Ss'is os;siaSi Robinson. FepSoas ks"Ssi Ken
&sny rSSsSs do nsss
Ainom%S sprasac ac Helen walker de Roger Dinrs,,
Mawisy. iarn6am. DO: Fred o Holden" MeRae. s do,
oS!. %ss BsSda oyPr% s'i .sS
Major. Hammond. do; Hamburg Libby Perth Amboy I;
Com Arehor Beatty. do; VIM lice, Ticc. do; Sarah
blossom. Crosby. do; Ephram ANNIE Hoffman do;
0tranto Hammond do Lookout, lomcroy Elixabcthpor;
Jno He'll, Springer, do; JAS Case Olcot do Lola,
Ihg,mpscn do Dedaecdec clifford Peughkecpsie Robt
Cook. do Ivy cll, Loud, Sopth Amboy; Abbic Willard.
jarnnin. New York Jos Eaton, Patterson. weehawken;
Henry psnnison coamcre POI. de Paix Mabel sta.
Pes P,esen.cn phiaderhla Jos nayncrc b"rrare oo'
Clcarcd-Schrs Abraham Richardson. Rccd. Jackson
Vile; aud Bryan, Lcc Georgetown. DO; Jos """e'
Recd. New York
sailed-steamcr United States Matthews, savannah;
Nrrman, Nckcrson, Phiiadcphia; Neptune Berry Ne~
York.
BALTIMORE. Oct 2l-Arrivcd, bark Adda bonner: ,,
Bonner, Gcorgctown DC; brig Adolo Mcloon, huht 40
schr Almon Bird Drink water, Providence. .
CLEARED --schrs Winnie Lawrcy spear; Ncwnuryp2rs'
Stickney. Collinson. New York; Corringt"h ""r'
ray, New Iavon; Edwin Ryan, do. ..-
bailod-Barks VIM Owen (3r)s TOR houon; frosectoh
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

STEAMER EIRENE C3r from Montreal for Glasgow before
reported ashore in Bed Bay Labrador is total wreck
thing movable has been carried and the crew had
carrying of materials.
STEAMER AYYroN !Br Robertson. from New Orleans for
proceed on her voyage the same night.
SHIP BARnADIAH (Br which capsixed by souall in
tho bay several weeks ago. has bocn raised and pumped
dry dock for needed repairs.
BARK CurrLS DAL onso dtaD from Marseilles for Now
y and a, ~ was passing Hantis City in tow OF the
Coast Wrecking Cos steamer. bound N.
WA. fallen IN With the Sson
terdam ut rhilsdephia Oct ~ sunk while alongside
BARK Gro KISGxAx, Hammond from Halifax. Ms. via
Provinceown where she was ashore for Boston went
An attempt her. but 1t not
full She will b" stripped. and IL the weather con tinues
scuR GKRriR MORROW before reported ashore Ocean
City. got OF and towcd TO Delaware Brcakwator AM
scuR ALnKnr MASON from Savannah for Now York. put
into Charleston Oct - lcaky.
Scum A A SHAW, Lyman, from Boston for Philadelphia.
the 10th inst
BANGOR Me- Oct 22Capt Rcmick. of tho schr Mounta
iMnrel o. ~ a sos ~, % n s" ioa
sunday. She sprung sieak filed and capsizcd The
up by the schr Pcrsis L Smith. and taken into Bath
GLoycrrKg Mass De, 2i.The fishing schr Della Maria,
Captain Charles Jncman of this port In coming out OF
Portsmouth iarbor Sunday struck ledge. losing
Fishing schr Duncan, Capt Norris Of this port, is
reported Port Hawkesbury disabled. having had her
Dots" , % G q feet 10 SSrw the Of in
sehr Oeiavis Dow, OF Monhcgan Me- engaged In tho
lost her forcmast In y recent blow.
HAIvAx. Oct 22Ths wrecked vessel at Carboo Island
ascertancd 10 bc the schr Nancy r) Lawson msster
NORFOLK Oct 2oThe schr River Queen. which put INTO
thi. port short time since In distress will rsshP her
will be repaired ut this port.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23

be landed to join the military from Fort Monroe
and other points in the grand parade. II
will fire salute of thirteen torpedoes IN honor OF
the original thirteen states. The remaining Sesses
OF the heer viii, OF course, contribute the usual
powder burning incident to such occasions; Inc
troops and officers of the garrison at Fort Monroe
will leave there early tomorrow (Ihursday) morn
ing steamer chartered for the purpose arriving
here by ten A. M. They. well as all other military
organizations will return to their quarters anu
homes the same day, when the ceremonies are con-
cluded. The fleet will sail tor Hampton Roads on
Friday. and the flagship thence to the Gosport navy
Yard.
THURSDAYS PROGRAMME.
The programme for the day is not yet circuiateu,
but 1t will consist In grand parade OF the Vsi'is
military and fleet marines and u review py as many
OF the thirteen Governors are present anu thc
Commodore of the fleet. The salute py the noes
will be fired about noon, after when the l'opala
will assemble round the stand erected Tor the or'o1
Immediately east or the village and on tno reansa
one of Lord CORVALLIS earthworks. The chairman
of the local committee Dr: Powers; WI onnnty
followed by Governor Holiday IN similar aoaross
in behalf of tho State. Then General Iaiaierro
will deliver the grafton Oh the s,n aas, an" I,e1p@rh
the address, Other speeches will be delivered py
DISTINGUISHED visitors, ana a1ter ihusc' iui'uy
evolutions and the usual outpursts oi ehsno'i'@ii
the ceremonies will close , .
Accommodations are scarce. and two hotels In
canvas, in the shape of tents, arrived here TINS
afternoon on the n. T.. Banks, from Norlolk
Large quantities of slaughtered beef have also been
received, which is being distributed out among the
villagers to be cooked for the grand barbecue
tomorrow. Among other utensils there came
to-day about 0G0 pieces OF crockery loaned by
Mr. HARRISON Phocbus. of the Hyseia Hotel ut Old
Point TO meet the exigencies OF the OCCASION. Mr..
Phoebus also sent large quantity of hotel furni-
ture for the accommodation of the visitors. Fish
and oysters will be cooked and served up to the
multitude in the greatest abundance, and altogether,
whether they succeed not. the people OF York
town will do their utmost to show their visitors
what genuine Virginia hospitality IS.
The New York herald., 1879-10-23
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

ANTWERP. Oct 2,-Arrivcd. steamers Rhynland (Bclg)
Randlc, New York; ICELAND telg). Faherty, do; bark
Hannah blanchard dID, Williams do mot previously
Modesto Br) Lawrence. do; wndcrmcre (3r. Mann. do
Sailed I'D steamer vadcrand ucg. Nichols, Philadcl-
phia (and passed Flushing at PM barks Sorcn Berner
tNor Pcdorson. New York Gaeon DAM. Kaisboi do.
ALxsniA to Oct 22-SaIled. bark Emilia Campa uta),
Canero. New York.
BRISTOL, Oct 22-Arrivcd. steamer Govnc Q3D. Scar
lett, Montreal; bark NJ ID Ruckcr tGcr Behberg. Now
York.
BKLvAsr Oct 2IArrived bark Alfred Nor) Fehr Phil
adclpha.
Downing, Now York.
BORDEAUX. Oct 22--Arrived, steamer Rossini (Br,
Irvine, Baltimore.
BAyoSNE. Oct I7Arrived, bark Rinascontc QtsD, Sa-
varcsc. Now York.
BARcnLoSA Oct 2sailod, bark Nueva Borinquen Csp),
sala, Charleston.
DunLix Oct 2iArrivAd hsrk HUGH Cam tBS Eldridye.
Philadelphia