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The New York herald., 1879-11-30
CHURCH FAIRS.

The ladies of the Roman Catholic Churcn u os
Agnes in East Forty-third street. OF which rev L.
A. McDowa is pastor will open their fair IN aio Oh
the church funds on Thursday next IN the oase-
ment of the sacred edihce. Their energy ana hoer-
a,itv in such matters well known and brilliant
and varied display is promised. Ihe progress naue
nv this Young church since its organlzaton iew
years ago is enough give Mr.. Froude an acute at
lack of Romanophobia, but possibly visit to its
fancy fair might lind him charmed out OF his pre)u-
dice and the contents OF his pocketbook before ne
had circulated for half an hour among It's tables.
The fair for the benefit of ST. Josephs Church,
corner l25th and Ninth avenue Will close to-
morrow evening. 1t has been very successful. and
it is believed will add quite respectable sum TO the
funds of church. great deal of interest Is felt
in the voting the stole, which to be presented
to the most popular clergyman in the neighborhood.
The ladies' fair at St. Peters Church. Barclay
street. was crowded last evening and great interest
taken in the competition for the gold shield to
be given to the most popular captain OF the Police
Department and the gold watch and chain for the
most popular captain of the Fire Department
The vote was a foliows:-For the shield-Captain
Aiken of the Fifth precinct 1887; Captain Cherry,
of the Eleventh. 9l4; Captain Saunders. OF the
Twenty-seventh. LIZA For the watch and chain
Captain eastman. 1866 Captain Monroe, l,426
Captain McGil. $40; Captain Reeves, 1858; Captain
Spence. 25. The voting will be concluded Wednes-
day evening
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WEST SIDE PROPERTY OWNERS.

regular meeting OF the West Side Association
was held last evening at the rooms No. Ga West
Thrty.fourth street. an unusually large number of
property owners being present. The subject for
the evenings discussion was Drainage and street
Paving" upon which General Egbert L. viele made
report He stated that the land represented by the
association comprised two hundred city blocks
and represented with the allowance made for street
openings over twelve hundred city lots-a properly
valued at 800 900. This 10 taxable ana OF
course pays Its share toward the support of the var
Gus departments OF the city government:
II costs S1,0O0,000 to clean the streets OF
the city OF New York, and yot upon this
great west side portion Of the city rescning
from Fifty ninth street to 10th street. and from
Central Park TO the North River, not Is annually
spent. The streets that are graded and not paved
really REQUIRE cleaning more than paved street nr
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probably the greatest leap ever made by horse.

probably the greatest leap ever made by horse.
They are exhibition twice daily.
Mr.. D'Oyly Carte's London Opera Company. under
the immediate direction of Gilbert and suili
van will interpret "Pnafore'' to evening at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre in a manner that is likely
to prove . surprise to the majority of American
playeoers The chorus is particularly strong and
effective aud the principals trained artists with
adAirabe voices. The sale of seats has been unusu-
ally large.
The dramatic performance for the benefit Of the
family OF the heroic fireman. Patrick J. Lynch. who
got so badly injured by his intrepid efforts to save
lives at the fatal fire in Cannon street. will take
place at Niblos Garden on the afternoon of Decem-
ber TO- committee Of citizens is engaged in dis
posing of tickets and it is confidently anticipated
that the affair will realize $4,000 for the noble
fellow. aA ~ a.rU
Crowded houses have greeted the appearance of
Nine. Irschick at the Germania Theatre every even
ing The reperoire for this week consists of "Viel
Larm um NIGHTS" Much Ado About Nothing). to-
morrow evening; on Wednesday. "Die waise Won
Lowood" dane Eyre). and on Friday and Saturday
evenings "Die Erzihlungen der Konigen Won Ma.
varre." On Tuesday the stock company will play
"Der Postillion Won Mnnchenberg" and ON Thursday
''Wohlthatige Frauen."
The name Of the new piece which is to be the at
traction that will follow "Enchantment' at Niblos
Is VI oeci' tHc oicso VI htA-
lone" It is in acts and admits Of much scenic
display. Mr.. voegtlin is now engaged some of
the battle tabeaux and set pieces. Among the
features will organization OF cavalrymen in tho
full armor OF the days of KING James. each man over
six feet in height. The play is founded on a his
torica incident and was written by the late Edmund
Falconer. author of 1.-THE Peep o. Day Boys" It
has been materially revised by MI. George Clarke.
concert will be given by Maurice Graus French
Opera Company at Booths Theatre this evening An
artists of the troupe will appear in concert array
Paoia Marie will sing Lies Canards Tyroliens."
"Par le Trou de la Sarrure and, with Mr.. Juteau.
duo from Lies Pres st. Gervais." Angelo will give
two of her favorite chansonettes; Capoul will sing
"L'Extase." from Felicien David's "Herculanum."
and the new song Lies Etoiles," and Mr.. Alfred II.
Pease will be the piano solost Of the occasion For
this concert the prices have been reduced onehalf.
Mr.. BARLEY Campbell is certainly fortunate
dramatist and must realize the truth Of the aphor
ism that "when it rains it pours" Last week his
plays were given in seven different localties:-"The
virginan,'. in San Francisco, with Frank Mayo;
.'Risks." in Cincinnati with j. 7. Raymond; "The
Galley Slave" with Maud Granger and Emily Rigl,
in Reading, Pa; "The Viglantes." with Morris. in
New England; "Fate.' with Hernden. in Virginia.
and "My Partner" in Providence. r. l.. with Al
drich and Parsloe. On the 8th Of December Mrs.
Agnes Booth appears in Boston in his new play.
Fairfax" at the Park Theatre.
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Grant. l64 President Hayes. 14l; General Newton,
10l; General Sheridan, 100; General sherman, &c.
In the sword presentation to officers of the National
Guard the following We're the highest scores
Colonel Porter 130G; Major McAlpine. 1885, Colonel
Ryder, 1043; General Varian. 3a4.
The following ladies presided at the various COM
pany booths yesterday:-First company. Mrs. Fill
son; Second company. Mrs. H. 5. Steel; Third
company. Mrs. Janeson; Fourth company
Mrs. Charles L. Stickney: Fifth company, Mrs
L. H. O'Reiily; Sixth company. Mrs. Fred
erick A. Goodwin; Seventh company. Mrs
Eugene Griffin; Eighth company. Mrs. Ellwoea =.
Thorne; Ninth company Mrs. Millard; Tenth COM
pany. Mrs. j. s. Williams; Tie Lady OF the Lake,
Miss Nelson; tobacco room, Mrs. G. Granam
Bacon furnishing goods department, Mrs. Aiiisn ~
newspaper BOOTH Mrs. II. W. Hovey; orienta, ,,t tes
store. Mrs. A. n. Beadleston the fora, tempe -"
Lahy; Gypsy tent. MISS Josephine Pollard
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A MUNICIPAL DEADLOCK.

MAYOR coopER's NOMINATIONS STILL PENDING
BEFORE THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Considerable interest is felt present the ques
ron raised among local politicians to tho power
of Mayor Cooper to withdraw nominations for Com
missionerships and Police Justices sont In to the
Board of Aldermen without the sanction of that
body II this consent were rendered necessary un
der the laws many political complications might
arise not hitherto understood provided against.
The case of Mr.. Charles II. Truax. nominated for
Police Justice in place OF Mr.. Henry Murray. may
be cited as an instance in point. 1t IL understood
that Mr.. Truax nominated SO that Mayor Cooper
might keep within tho provisions OF the charter COM
mandng him to send in to the Board OF Aldermen cer
tain nominations for Commis issio nerships and other
Offices II was also understood at the time that Mr.
Truax could not be confirmed Shortiy after the
nomination MIR. Cooper sent IN . communication to
the Aldermen withdrawing Mr.. Truaxs name. The
City Fathers laid this communication on the table.
In the meanwhile. however, 1t IL stated that the
nominee for Police Justice went to work with will
to secure confirmation by the Board. Hence. 1t -
surmiscd comes the hasty withdrawal Of his name.
Others contradict this statement. and say that
Mayor Cooper acted entirely In accordance with the
wishes of the nominee The question next comes.
Ia this a legal withdrawal, or does IL require the
sheer snsctp
ment or thirty-ivc City Marshals Nominations for
these offices were made several months ago by
iaoS Mssor of c0VRshh %R.shdra% ubsany ran%
ted. Neither has action been taken upon
this communication. breezy Torment has Deen
raised upon this latest deadlock between the Alder
men and the Mayor. Legal authorities are cited 40
to tho powers OF His Honor to act entirely inde-
pendent of the Board I'm this conuection-argufng
that simple letter of withdrawal his part Is all
that is necessary. Under this construction OF the
laws only the following nominations made by Mayor
Cooper are still pending before the Board OF Alder
men n:-Superintendent OF Buildings, Thomas Nc
Avoy; Excise Commissioners, Charles II. Winfield.
William j. Kane and John q. Limbeckj Police Com
missioner Arthur Is. Graves; Police Justice. Henry
Murray Dock Commissioner, Lucius J. N stark.
III 10 n inn hat nnthi
charter other statutes of the State bearing upon
this question to the absolute power OF the Mayor
to Withdraw nominations without permission of tho
Aldermen. Precedents cited to establish this
power in quotations from the constitution and laws
OF the United States, particularly in Of ap-
pointments by the President and confirmation by
the Senate. According to present Appearances this
latest wrangle municipal appointments IL likely
to get into the courts 1t republican Legislature
and Governor do not interfere.
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POLITICAL SQUABBLING.

JOHN B. HAsKINs CHARGES AGAINST THoMAe
o'cAILAoHAN-DoINGs OF REPUBLICANS AND
ANTI-TAMMANY MEN. '+'
The subcommittee OF the Committee on Organizs-
ton. of Tammany Hall. appointed to investigate
charges made by John B. Haskin against Thomas
OCallaghan. of the Nineteenth Assembly district,
held second meeting last night In the wigwam.
Mr. Haskin was not present In person. but mis- case
was conducted by Messrs. Grant and Malone. who
represented him. Several witnesses were examined
and some Of theM said that Mr.. OCallag han did not
support Mr.. Haskin, the regular Tammany nomi.
nee, but worked tor the success OF Mr.. Ecclesine.
the defeated anti-Tammany candidate for Senator in
the Eleventh Senatorial district. Then Mr.. Hugh j.
Grant. one of Mr.. Haskns representatives. was exc
amined. and explained how. his opinion, 'irregu-
lar Ecclesne tickets distributed. He
said that many Of the Tammany workers
under Mr.. OCallaghan. in the Nineteenth
district. had Haskin tickets their left
pockets while in their right they had "crooked" or
ined on behalf OF Mr.. O'Callaghan. They all swore
that he supported Mr.. Haskn and did not work to
secure Ecclesines election.
Mr.. Malone then on behalf of Mr. Haskin. pre-
sented communication written by the latter. which
read by Colonel Gilon. the chairman Of the COM
mittee. and in which Mr.. Haskin accused Mr.. OCal.
Iaghan of selling him out" The committee then
adjourned.
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A FAIR FOR CHARITY.

fancy fair and bazaar will be held in the resi-
dence of Mrs. George V. Hecker No. 275 Madison
avenue on Wednesday and Thursday. December
and T. for the beneht Of the House of the Holy Fam
lily, No. 1876 Second avenue This house Is for the
voluntary reception and reformation OF fallen girls
and destitute children and is totally dependent for
support upon the voluntary contributions Of the
public hence the fair
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the refuse matter accumulates and becomes incor.
porated with the soil
At the conclusion OF General viele's statement q
discussion ensued in which number of property
owners took part. The advisabiity of legislation
for the removal of the shanties the low grounds
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
REpupL1cAN coNrEHENcr.

conference Of republican leaders was held last
night. at which an attempt was made to agree upon
man who would be satisfactory to the organization
as Police Commissioner Wheeler's successor. It 10
said that the names Of Alderman Morris. Mr.. John J.
O'Brien. Colonel Joel W. Mason and Mr.. John D.
Lawson will be presented to Mayor Cooper. and
that the latter will be at liberty to choose any OF
Qermen.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
IRVING HALL GENERAL COMMITTEE.

IRVING HALL GENERAL COMMITTEE.
The Irving Hall General Committee was to have
met last night and issue address to the people of
the State. Owing to the fact. however. that the
address could not be got ready in time meeting
held. session will probably be held IN o few
days.
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
"ELIJAH' AT sTEINwAY HALL.

The Oratoro Society of New York, led by Dr.
Leopold Damrosch, gave last evening Mendelssohn's
Elijah" for the rst of the four concerts promised
during the With the exception OF Mr.
Myron W. Whitney who sang the music Of Elijah, the
soosts were the assisted at the rehearsal of
Friday. but this is important exception. The con-
cert may be set down almost unqualified sue
cess. the shortcomings being in matters of small de-
tail We deem it just say that the evidence of
hard work among the chorus, due in such great part
to the intelligence and enthusiasm OF DR.. Dam
rosch. gives great hope for the fu-
ture of this society. which by wise ad-
ditions to its numbers go to
take that lead in vocal music which should not be
wanting to New York as the metropolis of America
They have attained to niceties of shading which
three or four seasons since seemed hopelessly out
of reach. A little moro alertposs to catch the
ductor's signals aud determination to be on
the watch to the last note OF the score would
have brought their performance last evening
ngn to periection-the most perious departure from
the tempo by portion OF the chorus occnrring IN
liberal OF its applause but 1t was deserved, and
where it was withheld the high standard set up by
other parts had not quite been reached
MIR. Whitney brought great strength to the ora
torio. There IL solid certainty in his fine bass
organ which gives rest to follow the story of the
great avenging prophet through its mighty soul
struggle as Mendelssohn gave 1t tone. From the
opening bars. AS God the Lord OF Israel hveth;"
1t through the long ordeal. momentary
weakening toward the end alone betraying
the wear and tear OF the effort. In "Give mo thy
SON. the majestic prayer tor the widows son was
intoned with care and power. There Is difficulty
for voice like his in following the delicatey marked
shading OF the composer, which had examples later,
but which need not be hypercritically dwelt
upon when much greater breadth was secured.
In tho challenge to and tsunting of the
prophets of Baal his best qualities came
out. LET him be God" was intense. the
''Call him louder being given with the Prophets
conscious power In all it's tremendous mockery.
with its sledge hammer staccato. was finely given,
yet 1t tested the singer severely. The rhythm
might have been more sharply marked.
voices hexibility. His greatest triumph and
the feature of the evening the mighty wall III
is enough" The passionate cry for release from
life; the sense of hopeless struggle where the soul
every jealous for the Lord feels its task and bur-
den too great all were faultlessly Interpreted and
| produced q deep impression, which the ap
The New York herald., 1879-11-30
TAMMANy MEN IN CoIyNcI1.-

The Tammany Committee on Organization held .
brief last evening in the Fourteenth street
wigwam. After hearing reports from various dis
tficts the committee adjourned.
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plause could not express. The execution or
the exquisite violoncello obligato to this
piece deserves word of recognition. We have little
to add concerning the other sooists Mrs. Swift
sang with beautiful phrasing and accurate intona-
ton. The "Hear ye, Israel" was clear and bell-ke
and was much enjoyed. her other numbers securing
deserved recognition. Her least successful piece
the widows song. "What have l to do with
thee? Here the agiiato. prescribed alike by
the composer ana the words OF woman
pleading for tho life OF her son. scarcely in
dicated. On this side the lady should seek i'm
enough. AIR. Fritsch good. before. Miss Dras-
dill repeated her success. particularly in her 20
rest in the Lord" which vociferously APP
plauded. Miss Sherwin sang acceptably. We should
not fail TO notice the trio by the two sopran aud
the Alto Lift thine eyes," The orchestra showed
its excellent training throughout.
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have seen his performance during the last tour
weeks.
Mr.. David Bemberg. pupil OF Herr Joachim. the
celebrated volinst. will give concert at Steinway
Hall ON the 18th of December. He is said to be .
young artist of ability. lie goes from New York to
Cincinnati to play with Theodore Thomas.
The French version of"Mgnon" will be presented
at Booths Theatre tomorrow evening. The dra-
matas personc will comprise Capoul. paola Marie.
Angelic. Juteau, Jo-ard and Mile. Leroux Bouvard.
who will on this occasion make her first appearance
in America.
Miss Emma Thursby will give her first concert
since her return to America tomorrow evening ut
steinway Hall. She will be assisted tho occasion
by Mr.. Franz Rumme, the wcll-known pianist;
Miss Emily Wynants. contralto. and an orchestra
under the direction OF Mr.. u. Carlberg.
Miss Louisa Lesslie. agreeably to announcement.
yesterday afternoon entertained not large but an
apprecative audience with sories OF readings. at
the Mott Memorial Hall. Madison avenue. The
lady IL an excellent eocutionist and has the happy
faculty of adapting her selections to the populsr
taste.
Mr.. W. 8. Gilbert has read to the Standard COM
pany his libretto of the now opera princess Toto.
and from the impression created the public may
look forward to interesting presentation on Mon
day. December 8. when it will be produced for the
FIRST time in this country. "Fatntza" wiz be con-
tinued one week longer.
The performances of the trained broncho horses.
dogs and animals at the Aquarium exceedingly in
teresting. Formerly 1t was customary to make dumb
animals perform by the of the whip. but these go
through their work with word. One horse. Nettle.
Jumps hvc.barred gate and four Of its fellows
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
Big Words.

Big words are great favorltes with
people OF small ideas and weak con.
ceptlons. They are sometimes en-
ployed by men Of mind, when they
wish to use language that may best
conceal their thoughts, With few ex.
ceptlons, however, illiterate and hall
educated people use more "big words"
thar people of thorough education,-
II ia very common, but egreglous
mistake, to suppose the long words
are more genteel than the shert ones
just as the same sort of people mag
inc high colors and nashy figures I'm
prove the style OF dress. These are
the kind Of folks who don't begin, but
always commence" They don't go
to bed, but mlsteriously retire They
don't eat aud drink, but 'partake OF
refreshments.' They are never sick,
but extremely indIsposed;' and instead
Of dying at last, they 'decease.' The
strength Of the English language Is
the short words chiefly monosylables
Of Saxon derivation, and people who
are In earnest seldom use any others.
Love, hate anger, grief. and Joy ex-
press themselves In short words and
direct sentences; while cunning. false
hood, and afiectatlon delight in what
Horace calls verbs sesquipadalla-
words foot and q half long.
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brought up In idleness? Is he to live
upon the wealth which his ancestors
have acquired by frugal industry? Is
he placed heIe 10 rass through life
an automaton? Has he nothing to
perform as citizen of the world? A
man who does nothing Is useless TO his
country as an inhabitant. A man
who does nnthing is mere cipher. -
He does not fulfill the obligations for
which he was sent into the world
and, when he dies he has not finish
ed the work that was given him to do.
He is a mere blank in creation. Some
are born with riches and honors upon
their heads; but does ii follow that
they have nothing 10 do in their ca.
reer through life? There are certain
duties fer every one TO perform. Be
something. Don't live like a hermit,
and die unregretted.
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From the Waslitub TO Wealtl-a
LcadvilIe Episode
LeAdville Correspondence.

But it is not alone in mining opera
tons that fortunes have been made
Mrs. Sarah Ray, an old washerwoman
who was among the earliest settlers, has
somewhat romantic history. Her stock
in trade when she came consisted of u
pair of washtubs and washboard. She
begun business under an old pine tree
on the hillside, having no means of hir-
ing house. She soon, however, got to-
gether with her own hands II rude slab
cabin, and MS business was good ut 50 80
per dozen for washing, she gradually
began to provide for her wants. She
got a camp stove, and after furnishing
her cabin comfortably, began to acct
mulate money. The town began to grow
in the direction of her cabin, and after II
while she employed laborers to put mp Il
log house. As there was Il great demand
for miners boarding houses, Mrs. Ray
concluded to abandon the washtud aud
start boarding house in her new cdi-
flee. In this Idea she received great en-
couragcment, and the house was opened
with Gathering prospects. In this ven
ture she proved to be very successful, and
made money and saved It. BY the
growth of the city her house finally got
to be IN the very centre, and, ~ the
streets were laid out, It proved TO occu-
by location on the corner OF Harrison
avenue and State street. Business was
very good, and she continued to make
money very fast, which she invested
wisely. She built another log house aud
rented it. Then she put up frame
building, which was rented before il was
finished. About this time some of the
land grabbers disputed her title to the
land and tried to disposscss her. But
the old lady had so many determined
friends among the miners that the effort
was given up. Several months ago she
refused an offer Of $40, 900 for her prop
erty, and since that time has built two
story block fronting on Harrison avenue
and as desirable piece of property as
any IN Leadyille. She still lives in her
log house, but she now intends to tear Il
down and erect two-story block In It's
place. When her improvements are
completed she will have an income Of
more than 81 900 u month"; pretty good
record Of business success for an old
washerwomnn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-10-14
LiafIe by Little,

Ifyou are gaining little by little ev-
cry day, be content. Are your ex-
penses less than your income, so that,
though II be little, you are yet con-
stantly accommodating and growing
richer aud richer every day? Be con
tent; so far as money Is concerned you
are doing well.
Are you getting knowledge every
dayP Though II DO little by little, the
aggregate accumulation. where DO
day Is permitted to paSs without add
Ing something to your stock, will be
surprising.
Solomon did not become the wlsest
man Ia the world In a minute. Little
by little-neyor emitting TO learn
something even for a single day-al-
ways reading, always studyInga little
between the time Of rising In the
morning and laying down at night /;
this Ia the way TO accumulate q full
storehouse OF knowledge. Finally, do
you daily improve In charactorp Be
not discouraged because II Ia little by
little. The best men fall far short Of
what they themselves would wish to
be. IL is something, II IL much, II
you keep good resolutions better to.
day than you did yesterday, better
this week than you did last, better
this year than you did last. Strive to
DO perfect, but do not become down.
hearted 80 long Us you are approach.
ing nearer and nearer to the high
standard AZ which you aim.
Little by little fortunes ara aocumu-
lated little by little knowledge Ia
gained little by little, character and
reputation ere achieved.