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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
NEw YORK DAILY TRIBUNE TRPLE SHEET

donce OF this and Is simply barbarous He could
not name one person to whom Mr.. Capp was the
means CT ruin yet he publicly exults that actual
want anu pauperhood" overlook that wretched
man, as the deserved result Of his heinous mis-
deeds. Mr.. Clapp was not a saint; but 1T may as
well he remembered, since he Is in his grave, that
during the best years of his life he rendered sub
stantial service 20 two of the great causes Of the
age-Temperance aud the Abolition Of Human
Slavery. This was Christian labor for the good OF
mankind. have yet to hear Of any service ever
rendered by Mr.. Bouquet to anything except him
self. Mr.. Clapp, furthermore, was the pioneer In
that volatile kind of journalism which has made
such writer as Mr. Bouquet possible. Whether
that was public service need not pause to con-
slider; but Mr.. Bouquet no doubt thinks it as and
he might becomingly remember it. Still more;
since Mr.. Clapp's last years were those Of loneli
ness, penury and sorrow, since he became degraded
and almost frlendless, died in o paupers bed and
was buried In pauper's grave from which, how
ever, few human beings, Of whom am proud to
say that was one atterward took his remains and
laid them beside those of his parentsl, he may he
thought to have sufficiently expated his miscor
duct, whatever it may have been. The little stanaa
that ends Gray's Elegy would furnish good reading
for Mr.. Bouquet, OIL any Sunday morning in the
year.
do not wish to be understood as saying one word
in defence of protllgacy, whether masqueradng
under the name of Bohemian or under any name
whatever neither would be thought to take on
airs of superior virtue and benevolencc But wish
to protest. in the most explicit manner, against Mr.
Bouquets implied asperson of my motives and mis-
representation OF my design in collecting the writ
ings of my old comrades, and against his distorted
and misleading view of their youthful associations.
And. finally. I wish To prOtest against being COM
passionated and patronized--as q wandering goat
whom feeble glimmer of the sense Of conscience
and OF good" has narrowly saved from the shambles
OF observation-disclosures, many years ago, when
was young fellow preferred to eat my dinner
with bright companions in a cheerful place, instead
of eating it in dull boardng-house Let us be
judged by our works, and not through the medium
Of blatberskite gossip WILLIAM WINTER.
Nec BughtonS l., Feb. 81. 1881.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
A STRANGE STORY OF SICKNESS.

Mr.. Hartz. the well.known magician has recently
recovered from sickness. which was certainly much
more marvellous than anything he ever exhibited on
the stage. He was bed-ridden and wholly helpless
for more than three years. He was 30 weak that he
could not lift o cup OF tea with both
only open his eyes for ON instant. HIS
sense OF taste was SO affected that all food and
drink were repulsive and he sometimes tasted from
four TO fifteen days. He was so sensitive that the
sichtest touch caused exeruciatng pain. His hear
inc became so acute that he says he cond hear any
word or movement IN any part OF the house. Tue
most raOrdnary of these extraordinary statements
Il that he only slept twice in three years and eight
months, and then only an bour at time. He says
that ne can prove this by his attendant, who could
never find him asleep night or day. although he was
directed TO wake him If he ever fell into slumber.
Mr. Hartzs recovery was as strange as ms disease.
Without medical treatment he suddenly began 70
mend: an oyerpowerng thirst being the frst sign OIL
Improvement, and from that time he steadily I'm;
proved. ii il could be proved that Mr. Hartzs mind
was not affected by his sickness, and that his expert
ence was to the full as exceptional as his story
makes IL. it would be one OF the most WONDERFUL
cases In the annals of disease Having succeeded IN
pntting an end to the tricks which his enfeebed
body PLAYED him. MIR. Hartz proposes TO resume ms
old business of playing tricks on the senses o. audi
ences He will give three magical entertainments
at Chiekering Hall this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27

do Ages ana on the north again. she discovery OF gun
reached and the Developments OF modern war
Mr. YeWeis work upon this friszs has prevented him
fSs 'eS me @
portrait 70 The Academy and the picture q
The shimmering opalescent glass which John IL Fargo
uses 80 constantly apparently about 10 prove %
Unfortunately. 10 Be maTrSa BY lawsuit year ago
Mr. La FARCE took for invention relating
% saeS S e &c Ss obtain and
rdescent effects In gass windows to insure translu.
and he claimed first, as an improved article OF Dau
factnre, window having panes of translucent opal
window panes composed Of translucent opal and coored
glass;" It is stated on xr. La Farges side that Frank
glass last June and was warned that its use was
patented but that be could continue 70 use II In decor
ave work 10 private houses here and In Boston, having
purchased some from q manufacturer supplying Dir.
La FARCE. who now proposes to begin lawsuit.
has been cast in plaster ana viii be seen IN this material
probably at the exhibition OF the younger artists
ing Of study for the bronze statue Of Miles Morgan aa
early Puritan settler Of Springfield, Mass which was or.
wears broad. hescrcwned hat and is clad Ia the eoss
tune OF TIE time with long s,oengs aud low shoes , Hs
planted upon plough share Tue statue win be Of heroic
S5 w be Of we w
tooned with oak leaves TIE statue VIII be placed In the
Adasos RICHARDS Is eo%pens for the
view on Dingman Greek, Pennsylvania, which shows .
broad pool In the WOODS with glimpse Oi the uiisy
FumeI Falls IN the background. Another picture ia
sunrise on the Delaware River.
Edward sangiinetti will send TO the Academy A.
vidette u s. A"a cavalrynan refining up bis horse In
full parade unifor-and Half Afraid" little girl on
the banks Of creek feeding colt Mustangs In snow
Storm" will go to tue Society OF American Artlsts
There are three interesting pictures IN Van Bos
scene the HackeDsack meadows, an October upland
pasture anu small scene on Saddle RIVER
J W. Embury is painting view on Lake George
showing Ia the BACKGROUND the mountains ut the head o
the lake and view at the lower end Of the cf called
The Decr's Leap" The completed pictures IN his
Crosby SIDE and Through the Woods" roadway with
figures at Luzerne and early autumn In the Adircni
dacka Mr. Embury has also several sketches made at
RaIIapo. -
II. & johnson intends sending 70 the Academy O
marine, portrait and an Italian peasant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
TIE CHRISTMAS CARDS.
STATEMENT OF THE JUDGES

-
John La Fargo, Samuel COlman and Stan
ford White, the Judges who awarded Mr.. Prangs prizes
at the competition for Christmas Card designs,
have sent TO Mr.. Prang the following statement which
Indicated the basis OF their awards:
NEW YORK, Feb. 81, 1881.
Mr.. LOUIS PRANG.
the special purpose OF Christmas remembrance, Tor
which these designs intended, ASSUMED that you
offered the prizes not only to maintain the standard OF
gOr work, but also 10 educate pubic taste, ana nave
therefore awarded tho prizes with especial reference 10
artistic excellence aud execution. $50
The awards were made on the separate ana ulHvrlnR
merits OF the respective designs 10 which prizes were
given, and not IN one gradated line OF excellence or
The lrst prize was given to Design No. 80 by Mr..
Ehu Vedderl, which distinguished by individuality
of idea strength Of design and excellence OF WORKMAN
Design No. SO Cby Miss Dora Wheelerl, to which the
second prize awarded appealed Ia the committee ms
being cOnmendaOie by reason Ot It's suggestion OF inc
symbolism belonging 10 the feast u Christmas anu iO1
its pleasing decorative effect.
Design No. "a 10y Mr. C. Caryl Coleman was CHOSEN
for the third prize with the recommendation that II nc
raised to OF tue second prze on account OF It's
maushp. =. no -, al,
Tine fourth prize was given Design No. Az bY Miss
Rcsna Enmct. this design seemed 10 the coinlnltee
TO direct and clear In It's purpose ana gOou type OF
"A simple treatment OF "A Christmas card
The average OF excellence IN the designs TINS year -
consider ed 10 be higher than that shown IN last year
compe .iOn by those OF tho committee who saw D0tn
exhibitions. Al the time the greater part OF the
designs indicated little comprehension OF the simple
principles which undere good decorative art that an
Impression remains with the committee that most OF he
councillors have yet TO learn that decorative design
trained thought and much application "a
required Ia other branches OF art
Ne remain, dear si., very truly yours. -
JSo. LAFARGE,
sAN'L COLMAN,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
A BANKRUPT CITY.

ELIZABETHS FINANCIAL CONDITION.
MANNER IN WHICH THE DEBT oIIGINATED-JHH
COMPROMISES PROFESSIONALLY THE CITIZENS
FAVOR.
Charles C.. Stevenson, City Treasurer OF
Elizabeth, N. j., said to TRIBUNE reporter yesterday
in reply TO question regarding the payment Of the
bonds of the cty II can tell nothing about IT, and no
mortal man can. Everything is in middle. What VIII
come out Of our financial difficulties cannot even guess,
but hope some plan of settlement will be hit upon finally
which will be satisfactory to both the taxpayers and
the city's creditors"
The financial condition Of Elizabeth as shown by tho
last report OF the Controller, January 1881, Is a.
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
SUICIDE OF A PHYSICIAN.

WIYcHEYDoN, Mass, Feb. 26.-Dr. Arthur
Clifford, son OF Ex-Governor Oxford while relnrniut
nom snort trip 10 Sew-york with Dr. ira hu'ss' saos
h.elf through the heart in Ware River train. betwers
nora plains and Wtpcherdon. BE had been partially
insane and was under DIR. Rissels care at tine asyn
here for SONS time. Dr.. clifford MAS sn ~ ss'hs
nSvselau 10 New Bedford. wnefe his famus fcslues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
vub ANIMALS FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Odes, which arrived from bremen
Yesterday, brought number of wild animals tor f.
T. Barnum The collect on 1ae%ds sxs Trass and
ssyeral smaller anipials and birds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-27
LIABILITIES.
..S5,435,475 80
Gatlla'eu's--''''''-'--
To meet tie above the city has on Its books

Adding to the amount OF the liabilities the interest," eV
per cen, for two years. $40 )36 Sc. the city having
default.d I'm payment two years ago. total ndebc-
ness Is Sc 462 &c. The valuation Of the property
within tho city Is as follows:
n, 800 SlO7i3C2O
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16
4 Pleasant Island Home.

The Azores, being quite north Of the
Canaries, and so much further from the
Desert of Sahara and its burning winds,
are very pleasant in summer-espe-
cially in the carly part, when many in
valids seek these islands for the mild
ness of their climate. They are, with
out counting rocks, nine i'll number,
and lie 800 miles due west from Portu-
gal, to which kingdom they belong.
The group contains, it is estimated,
about 900 square miles, and the pop
ulation is some 100000, an average Of
295 persons to the square mile, show
ing that the soil must be fertile and the
climate healthful. The inhabitants
know almost nothing of agriculture.
Their implements of husbandry being
of the most primitive sort, they would
fare badly but for the spontaneous fer
tility Of the land The various peaks
Of the Azores are all either extinct
or dormant craters. These waters are
visited by terrific storms, and not un-
frequently geysers burst forth, which,
with the occasional obtrusion and with
drawal Of an island, have a tendency
to startle the imagination. But no
body thinks Of these things when he is
on the spot. There are grapes, figs,
bananas and any number Of gorgeous
flowers, including oleanders, geraniums
and camelias. Birds abound, particu-
larly canaries, named after the Spain
owned islands, and the air is often mu
steal with their songs; and gulls and
petrels are innumerable in this vicinity
Many of the canaries are Of a light
green, and these tiny warblers are
frequently served up for breakfast
They are said to be quiet delicate when
properly grilled. Ponta Delglade is
very considerable town, having popu-
lation Of $4,000. The streets are well
laid out, and the cathedral, with its
curious gargoyle, some Of them very
weird, has a genuine medieval look,
but the dwellings and the few public
structures are in no wise remarkable.
The most interesting feature Of the city
is the peasants who flock to the market
place early in the morning, and who
are so primitive in custom and so sim
pie in manners that they excite at
once my wonder and envy. They are
very ignorant-none can read or write.
They have no knowledge Of other lands,
nor do they want any. With them
everything is fundamental. They ap-
pear to be contented, probably because
they have no idea of higher or better
condition than their own. They be-
stride or drive their donkeys into and
out of town, smiling and cheerful, liv-
ing entirely in the hour, innocent Of
even the shadow of an idea--San
Francisco Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

They were sitting silently by the
parlor fire, intently watching the hands
of the clock as they slowly crawled
around to the biggest striking place.
Suddenly she said: "Mr. Lourdand,
can you tell me why you are like a
century plant?' Mr.. L. nervously adj
iusted his chair, and stammered: "Be-
be-becaw- because-I sh- sh-shall l-l-live
for-for-forever?' "No, you Ounce; it's
because it takes you so long to leave
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

A member of a debating club down
in the country was soaring in the flights
of spread eagle eloquence. He flew
his kite over republics and their insti-
tutions, and then began to mention
dukes, emperors, kings and queens
AS he came down to queens, some UNI
regenerate heather parenthetically add
ing "and ten spots," broke the orator
all to pieces, paralyzed the society, and
the ayes had it on resolution to adj
journ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16
Maine News.

Hop Bitters, which are advertised
in our columns, are a sure cure for
ague, biliousness and kidney COM
plants. Those who use them say
they cannot be too highly recon-
mended. Those afflicted should give
them fair trial, and will become
thereby enthusiastic in the praise of
their curative qualities. Portland Ad.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

at is harder to get ahead in this
world" said Clorindas young man, as
her father assisted him out of the door
with his boot, "than it is to get a foot. "
-Norristown Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

The letter I'D" makes considerable
difference after all to the superinten-
dent of a suspender factory. He would
rather have it said that he was getting
a suspender than getting suspended.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Europe seems unnecessarily agitated
over trichinosis, but then she has
had one Diet of Worms, and she does
not care to repeat the experience
Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

A female cigar peddler, sharp, per-
sistent and voluble, who says she has
been Gin the business for many years,
is the novelty in downtown offices |;
possibly the rolict of cigar dealer dis
posing of her widows weeds.-Free
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

81 have found in my years of life" !"
says Alexander Stephens, that four
men exaggerate where one tells the
plain truth" Let Alex. serve as as
SCISSOR of taxes and he wouldn't find it
so.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Sccne,-The gambling table ut Mon
te Carlo. Person@.-Young English
lady with little sister and a gentleman
whose acquaintance they have made at
the hotel. Young Iady.-"Oh, l say,
/ shall put fve-franc piece on the
number Of my age, putting one on
the figure eighteen. The number twen-
ty-eight wins. Little sister.-"What
fun! Now, if you had really put it on
your right age, sis, you would have
won, wouldn't you Punch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

"Archimides, you say, discovered
specific gravity on getting into his bath !;
why had the principle never before oc-
Cured to him?" perhaps this was
the first time he ever took bath. -
Harvard Lampoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

"What is home where love is not ?"
asks susceptible young poet. It's II
mighty interesting place-to the neigh
bors.-New Haven Register.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

If the shell of an egg was as hard as
the shell of an oyster there would be
less poor actors on the American stage.
philadelphia Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

"Mrs. Brown, do wish you would
try to bring David out a little. Why
do you know he's so bashful that |
really think that if he caught the
measles they wouldn't come out"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

An exchange speaks of a Chicago
man who "has one foot in the grave"
Presume it's all they could get in with
out enlarging the cemetery.-Boston
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16
WIT AND HUMOR.

The sexton's sweethoart's name was Nell,
And she was called the village BELLE
When hope had mad0 the sexton bold,
One night his love for Nell he toll'd,
While TO his necklace fondly clung,
And lovingly her hand he wrung;
Her sentiment with his just chimed,
And his appeal she thought well-timed,
And having toll'd his love so well,
She whispered he might ring the belle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Jacob, is there much difference be-
tween sea and a saw" "Yes, the
difference between sea and saw is in
tense. Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

"How so?" "Why, if / saw an i'll
looking individual | went and begged
charity of him. Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

X, on arriving from Naples, is ques-
toned by friend. "Had you no adj
ventures in ItalyT NO." mo bri-
gands Z" al turned them all to flight"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Is a mushroom city builded with
toads tools 9-Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Although there is only one second
city in the Union, there are many mi
mute ones.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

The present British administration
has something Bright in it, and, of
course, the British people ought to
Forster il.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Accommodation trains leave Lapeer, east, i:O6
p m, 1915 p. IN. west 500 p. m, il15 p. M.
Flint east, 1l:00 a. m, $50 2. m; west s:45 a.
m, 1920 p. IN.
A through Pullman palace sleeping coach is run
from Lansing 20 Buffalo on trains passing Flint
at 7:17 p. M. and Lapeer at SOC p. IN.
CHAs. b. PECK, IL. FUNNEL, w. L. DAVIS,
GEM Manager, Supt. Genl. Tkt.Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

An ice education can be had at
freeze school. New York News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

A pretty face is the sweetest thing
shown in Easter bonnets.-New Or
leans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

He couldn't raise the mortgages on
his building lot, and so, poor man,
without becoming blind, he lost his
site.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

1t is in the fashionable dentist room
that person can find fragments Of the
first families.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

If Prof Swift ever discovers baby
comet he is advised to let the sky-rocket.
New York News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

The Philadelphia Bulletin says
The humor of Punch is very like our
national debt. 1t is funded.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

The chap that puts the meat into the
brine is the real corner in beef-Bos-
ton Commercial Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Judges" said lawyer, "have al
ways a great advantage over us poor
fellows, for they guess last. Free
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

If handwriting is indicative of char
acter, some reputed good men have
very bad Observation-Disclosures News
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

Mr.. Howells will not 90 abroad as
Minister to Switzerland. He seeks q
fairer climb.-New Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16

The archery season is about to open,
and the girls are all bent on having Il
beau.-Boston Transcript
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-03-16
orth-WeStern Grand Trunk
R. R.

Formerly Chicago & Lake Huron.l
Condensed Timetable.
September 2Sth, 1879.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-10-25
All wool Flannel, 20 cts, at
ANDERSON'S.
Carrying Concealed Weapons,

We hear of tragedies by the pistol
almost daily, and the number is by no
means on the decline. This is scarcely
surprising, however, if we reflect on the
great army of citizens who habitualy
carry concealed weapons on their per-
sons. At u very low estimate, one per
cent. of our city population regularly
complete their toilet by the addition of a
revolver. The estimate, which is be-
lieved to be considerably below the ac-
tual fact, gives us an armed forced of
u 900, equipped and ready, alta moments
notice, to take human life. OF this vast
number, not more than three or four
hundred, at the most, have the right or
license to carry pistols, if we except the
police.
The majority Of those holding licenses
are either business men whose hours
keep them out Of doors late at night or
private watchmen, bank messengers, etc,
But what shall be said Of the ten thOus-
and unlicensed pistol carriers, who, hay
ing no legitimate reason to show why
they should be allowed to carry such
weapons, yet do so in violation Of law
and as menace upon the public peace
and order. The bully or hothead who
has revolver conceald in his hippoeket
will court u quarrel where an unarme d
man, however brave, would discrcctly
shun it. The possession of firearms is,
in fact, direct invitation to rowdyism,
riot and very often MURDER
Ne,u York Star.