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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01
THE OLD YEAR-rRADE md LAgoR.

THE OLD YEAR-TRADE md LABOR.
The year 1852 has been one OF enormous
trade The exchanges at Newfork have
amounted to S17, OH, 2J9, sO7, an amount never
exceeded except in 1881 But the cxtrtor-
binary speculation in securities in 1881, and the
high prices at which they were sold during most
of that year, sweiled the transactions much more
than in 1892, so that the exchanges not arising
from such sales were probably a little larger
during the year that has just closed than
during any other year III the history Of tho
country On the other hand, quite unprece-
denied proportion Of transactions must DO at
tiibuted to mere gambling in products. Sales
large as in 1881, but the speculation in wheat,
corn, oats and oil has been larger and more
mischievous than in any preceding year.
The sales of wheat in Newly York in 1882 ex-
ceeded G50,000,000 bushels, for the reported
sales in The Produce Exchange alone we're over
647, 900 900. Inasmuch as the quantity re-
ceIved in this city was less than 100000
bushels, it is evident that about nineteen
twentieths of these sales were mere gambling
transactions, for q large part of the wheat re-
ceived here is not sold at all, but merely passes
through on its way to consumers abroad or In
New England. The sales of corn amounted TO
nearly 45O.000,000 bashcls, which is nearly
thirty times the quantity received. The sales
of oats exceeded 150,000000 bushels. though
less than 100000 bushels were received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01
4 YEARS GROWTH.

We have set before our rcaOeIs a resume of
the events of lie year just passed especially
those which concerned ourselves as Nation
From this statement 1t IL easy to gain pretty
accurate idea of the progress which the country
has made in 1882 in material prosperity, and
to estimate fairly enough her position among
other Nations. But it is not so easy to define
the change III mental and moral condition
which the last twelve months have made in
Americans. In these respects the Nation, like
an individual, never stands still its character
develops. hardens; its features grow more
marked and distinctive with every year. What
especial change belongs to the last 1t can
only be guessed by certain small but significant
hints.
In the first place, we show our advance into
maturity and increasing common sense by "a cor
responding increase OF economy. The TRIBUNE
called attention the other day to the plompt-
itude with which the first sign of COM
mercial stringency was followed by an almost
universal contraction OF outlay among the
Weather classes. In spite Of the enormous
sums which have changed hands during the last
ten days, spent chiefly on articles of luxury
and for gifts, all classes of dealers will ties =
tify to the shrinkage of the holiday trade
when this years sales are compared with those
of 1881. 1t is true the outlay still must appear
extravaganza TO the people of Continental Eu-
rope, and even TO the English. But money
comes too easily here for ever to rival our
Dutch or French cousins in extreme thrift In
deed 1t would not be- to our advantage to do it,
For one or two centuries longer we shall prob
ably exhibit careless indifference to the penny
savings of great landed proprietOrs. But we
have already learned to base our claim to con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

from 1922 to 1852. During Mr. McCleary,s
long term In Office there has never been
serious complaint to his discharge Of its duties
Remarkably to every trust, he has probably
become more familiar than any official in the city
with municipal affairs, and bis has grown to be
o household word In Boston for zeal and fidelity to
trusts. Nevertheless his efficiency and unequalled
experience count for nothing with the Democrats
IN power He is to be turned out, not for any re-
missness but because he voted for the Republican
ticket at the National elections" Is this sig
niiicant commentary upon Democratic love for Civil
Service reformf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01
Amnssments 60 Night.

BiJou OPERA HcUsE-2 and s15-"The sorcerer"
BoorHs THEATRE and g." Odette"
DAYS THEATRE-2 and 8:15-"Our English Friend"
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE and S-Two Orphans.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, and s." Mighty Dollar"
HAyrRLr's l4TH STREET THEATRE and S-'Frtz"
HySpgRsoS's STANDARD rHEATRE-2l5 and s:15-"Io-
lanthe."
NIsLo's GARpEN-2 and g." White Slave"
can FRANCISCO OPERA House, and s-San Francisco
Minstrels.
THEATRE CoMIaUE--2 aud S-"MoSOrley's Imitation
THE CAsINo--8--" The Queens Lace Handkerchief"
UNION SQUARE TaEATRE-2 and SID" The Rantzaus
w.,,.cx,s TasArRr-2 and SOD Heads and Young
Hearts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

Tho statistics of crime in the United States during
the past year present some significant features.
There has been an average OF two murders day
throughout the year. while the executions have av-
er,ged only two a week. Remembering tho results
of recent murder trials and the influence Of false
and sicky sonumentality this dispropOrtlon is not
surprising but 1t nevertheless affords ground for
serious reflection. There have been titty-seven
lynchngs Considering our enormous population,
vast stretch OF territory and the comparatively law
less character OF the sections In the South and West
where nearly all these lynchings have occurred,
their number certainly gives no for regard
ing lynch law as an inevitable accompaniment of
American life. Nor does The South present such a
qhastly showing rs It has been the fashion to atrib
ute to that section. OF the 730 murders of the
wear only 2l2 were committed in the entire South,
while there were 1871 murders In New-York State
alone, of which sevonty-slx were IN this city ana
fourteen in Brooklyn. Of the 101 executions dur
ing the year, tfty-three, or more than nall, TOOK
place in the Southern States which furnished only
one-thrd or oue-quartor of the murders; while II
New-Yofk State in which about one-slxth OF the
total number of murders took place. there were only
four executions This would seem to indicate that
the law takes Its IN the South as well as the
North and that the legal punishment Oh h0mlclde IN
the former section Is by no means a rarity The
number of lynchngs was ffty-seyen, Colorado lead
ing with six, while there were twenty-five in al the
Southern States OF the 1888 suicides of the year, 1913
took their lives in this city and twenty-si in Brook
lyn New-York State furnishing 1S4 or about half
the total number. Surely here call fer another
apostle of the gospel of relaxation in this city.
Lynchings New-Yo has been free from, but taking
the rest of tho dark record it must DO said that she
appears to very poor advantage.
One of the most unfortunate local results of tho
inbred Democratic hostility TO a reformed Civil Ser
vice conducted on business prnoiples,may be found
in the movement III Boston for the removal of tho
City Clerk. Mr.. Samuel Il. McCeary. who has held
the Office for thrty years, was preceded
by his father. who was CITY Clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01
END OF A LONG CONTROVERSY.

Death is great peacemaker Nearly the last &C
ton OF Archbishop TAFT to effect a settlement
OF tho celebrated suit Of Martin D. Maokonochie
which had long troubled the Church of England.
SO late rs November 10 the Archbishop wrote TO tho
defendant suggesting that his resignation of tho
5eneiice of st. Adams might end the dispute. On
November II tho Archbishop's son-n-law, Mr..
Davidson, wrote again " Mr. Maokonochie inform
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

The robbery on Sixth-ave. the other day is
another warning TO ladies not to carry their
money in the reticues and little shopping bags
which have been so popular. There is no
necessity for affording undue temptation to
thieves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

The Old Year went out like lamb and the
New Year came in after the similtude of the
same anlable, conservative little animal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

Tire concluding sermons of the year in this
city and Brooklyn were more than ordinarily
forceful and impressive efforts. The fact that
the year ended with Sunday gave the pulpit
an unusual opportunity for solemn appeal.
THE TRIBUNE prints an abstract of the most
noticeable of these efforts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

1t is gratifying to read that the collections
Yesterday fol charitable work in hospitals and
homes were generous. There was poetic fitness
and something far better in marking the end of
one of Times great divisions with such deeds
of unselfsh love. For if the old saying is true,
it is love that makes the world go around, and
certainly none OF us desire to have the world
stop Just at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

Secretary Chandler has been accused in some
quarters of having extravagant notions in
regard to the requirements of the Navy. Our
Washington correspondence presents facts
which eflectually dispose of the charge. The
Secretary appears to be doing his whole duty
by the Navy. No more, no less.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

1t is earnestly to be hoped that the arrests
made on Saturday evening of sunOry persons
I'm whose saloons minors were discovered play
ing pool will be promptly followed up by other
arrests until all such offenders are brought to
book. The boys of NewYork are exposed to
great and manifold temptations from which it
is impossible 10 protect them by legal enact
ment. There is all the more reason, therefore,
why all laws on the statute book that are de-
signed to place shield between them and evil
courses should be vigorously enforced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-01

Some of these years Uncle Sam will no
longer DO rich enough TO give us all farm, and
his colossal domain will bear the legend stand
ing-room only" We are prompted to make
this observation OH reading the statistics pub
lished on another page showing that the total
immigration to the United States for 1882
ut all ports was about $4,000 souls. 1t helps
one to appreciate the force of these figures to
remember that according to the census OF 1880
the combined population of all our Territories.
Including tie District Of Columbia, Is only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
Holding the Reins.

A good driver always graspS the rein 80 that
1t passes into the hand under the little finger
first, the ends Of the fingers, after the hand is
closed upon the rein, being in perpendicular
line. This gives vice-ke grip which it is al
most impossible for the leather to slip through.
But the wrong habit young drivers, and es-
pecaly ladies fall into. is to catch the rein In
such way that when it enters the hand it first
passes over the fore-fnger; when held in that
way it is very hard to keep it from slipping, and
80 1t happens that when an excited horse gives
q quick jerk and the lady feels the line slip she
thinks her strength is inadequate, loses her
presence OF mind and in Few minutes some
bOdy's hurt. II persons knew how awkard q
poor driver looks they would try to improve
There's nothing more ridiculous than q green
driver with his arms stretched away out In
front ''pushing on the lines" On the other
hand. there Is no more pleasing sight than to
see well-trained driver. and especially in the
person of pretty girl, sitting erect, with hands
close to her slender waist, the rein curling
cutely over her delicate thumb, and the whip
grasped firmly, arching over the horses back,
thread her way without nervousness or fear
through narrow, crowded streets, or on broad
avenues, leave her timid friends behind. In
England fOx-hunting has such hold upon the
people that girl Is taught to ride almost before
she learns anything else. In France the pleasure
OF Individual driving has never worked it's way
into the French woman's mind. In this
country there is q change coming, but it ia
scarcely visible at present except at the fash
iOnaoie centers where few Of the leading
ladies are noted as hOrse-wOmen. A New
YORK lady enjoys almost as much distinction as
queen, simply because she knows how to dis
pense with the services of coachman and tone
up her system by manipulating the ribbons over
trotter's back as she flies along the ocean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
LIGHTNING AMONG GIRLS.
All Badly Frightened. but Only One OF
Them Seriously Injured.
From The Pittsburg Telegraph.

Yesterday afternoon group OF seven or
eight young women had narrow escape from
death by lightning stroke at Sharps5ury. They
We're employees of +. & J. Heinz. and at the time
OF the storm were cOnrregated in a shed belong
Ing to the firm engaged In washing vegetables
for picking. A sudden vivid flash of light
ning. which witness standing little removed
from the girls says completely enveloped and
hid them from his view. was followed by crash
OF thunder so terrific and nearly simultaneous
rs To lead bystanders to believe that It was
Caused by the striking of the lightning itself
The flash passed immeda tely I'm front of Miss
Barbara Ffeiffer. who was standing near q water
trough. shocking her slightly and then PLAYED
about the person Of Miss Annie r. Weissen-
bach. She experienced O sudden sensation Of
nurnbness and chung to the side of the shed for
SUPPORT. but did not at first realize that she had
been struck.
when the terrified girls had partially recoy-
sIed their fright 1t was discovered that Miss
weissenbach had been badly burned about the
alnis aho oody. and she was removed to her
nome. where Ut. Brinton attended her. The
only marx lefc on her person was a band of red
mesh. similar 70 slight burn in appearance and
Non niteen to eighteen inches in diameter
Which ranged across and downward over her
BODY at an angle of about forty-ive degrees
the upper edge Of the band commencing ON her
Isnl SHOULDER. peculiar feature was that the
flesh was scared across the back as we'll os
across the breast. showing that she must have
stood near the center OF the current, which was
probably detected from passing through her
body by the moisture accidentally covering her
clothing. At last reports Miss Weissenbach
was suffering from an attack Of headache, but
her injuries from the stroke are not considered
dangerous. None of the other young women
who were standing in the shed were injured be-
yond slight shock to their nervous systems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
WOMAN,s FAvORurE WEAPON.
The Law Cannot Prevent the Free
Use OF Her Tongue.
rom the Baltimore American, 2lst

From the Baltimore American, 2lst
Sophia Snyder, residing on North Wolfe street,
was before Judge Stewart, OF the criminal
court, yesterday, on the charge Of being a COM
mon scOld. Several witnesses testified that the
accused freely used her tongue, but Judge
Stewart decided that the common scold law was
obsolete. and even If not the woman was proved
10 De OF respectable character, and not q scold
In the meaning OF the old statute. His honor
also remarked. In substance. that it was the gen.
eral P.actice OF womankind to freely use their
iavorite weapon, the tongue, and that 1t was not
even IN the power Of the lawmakers to stop
them. 1t took two people to quarrel, and to
avoid trouble. II one was disposed to II the
other had better refrain from such company. In
regard to the statutory nature Of the offense the
judge said 1t belongedto the MEDIEVAL ACES. and
was law which, having been declared obsolete
in England many years ago, he had no wish to
revive In this country. He looked upon It in the
same sense as witchcraft and eavesdropping-
old crimes for which the punishment had been
the "ducking stool" II demurrer had been
raised to the indictment, he said, he would have
sustained it on these grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
STYLES IN NEWS APPAREL.
A Tendency to Tightness shown in
Garments for the Coming Winter.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
A few of the holder manufacturers have en-
deavored to fOist certain rich, dark colors upon
the market. with view to having them adopted
Tor dress suits, dispacing thereby the sombre.
orthodox black; but 1t Is believed that the good
taste OF the class accustomed to wear full even
Ing dress will nip this attempt in the bud,
prompted as it is by the fact that there is less
money In the black than in the deep wine colors
The lapels ofthe dress coat to be made smaller
this year than last. and will be fashioned to roll
somewhat higher than heretofore, the curve or
scoop commencing at the third button The
sleeves will tit a trifle more closely to the arm
and the skirt If changed at all, will be slightly
heightened. SILK facipgs, either in full or ex-
tending only to the buttonhOles, are still FASH
fonable, the material used being a fine rep
corded silk. Black satin is in bad taste. The
dress vest is cut with three buttons and
'scooped" 80 deity as to make wide shirt
bosom necessity. 1t is finished round the edge
with double row Of gimp. The trousers are
cut straight. made to fit the leg snu@ly and are
finished with silk braid on the outer seams
The Prince Albert coat for fall and winter use
will. Of course. be still of dark material blue and
black being the favorite colOrs. The coat is
made to fit the figure closely. The vest is Of
the same material and buttons to point lust
under the top button of the coat. Great lati-
tude Is allowed in the selection of materials for
the trousers. though a dark or light-gray mix
ture and very fine black and white cnpck are
in the greatest demand. Striped goods will be
worn, though not as much as formerly The
cutaway coat is made almost precisely the same
as last season.
There is very handsome trock coat. entirely
new this season. that will look we'll with almost
any style Of trouser pattern. 1t is made double
breasted, with either three or four basket but
TONS and is bound with sewing silk army braid.
laid on fiat. This garment Is very appropriate
for walking and ia said to be we'll adapted for
elderly gentlemen. 1t is made Of an Oxford
mixed diagonal cloth.
Overcoats will this season be worn double
breasted There is but slight difference in the
length, the change, II any, being one of increase
The tendency toward tghtness in wearing ap-
garments. They are made to fit snugly and to
follow the shape OF the figure down to the upper
limit of the skirt The collar of the fall over
coat must be of the same material as the body
of the garment, while on the winter coat vel
vet collar may be worn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
nUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers.

Q. s. MARSHAL'S SALE OF FINE HOUSEHOLD
FUkNITURE.
FRENCH PLATE GILT AND WALNUT FRAME
WALNUT FRAN. GOLD TRACED PARLOR SUITE.
UPHOLSTERED IN EMBOSSED VELVET very
INLAID CENTER TABLES, EASY CHAIRS:
FRENCH PLATE MANTEL MIRRORS;
CABlNEi, LAMDREQUINS:
VAIN UT HALL PIECE:
LEAF HER COVERED HALL CHAIRS:
WALNUT n. T: ROUFFE1T very Handsomely,
WALNUT PILLAR LXTENSION TABLE:
L II NI!:I SOY S0VEEEPt DINING CHAIRS:
LIBRARY TABLE ENGRAyINGS;
LEATHER COVERED LOUNGE:
COUCHEs: WALNUT III. T. CHAMBER SETS;
COTTAGE SETS;
BFDSrEADS. BUREAUS:
MIRROR FRONT WARDROBE;
HAIR AND OTHER MATTRESSEs;
FEATHEkS, PILLOWS. AND holsters.
VELVET AND BODY BnUssEL CARPETS
90. BTfNG The ENTIRE FuRNi1 UisE. &C. &C..
CONTA1NEDINP PREMISES NO. 1913 STREET
NORTHWEST. AT AUCTION.
By virtue Of . writ Of venditioni exponaa, No.
y. OSS. issued out Of the clerks office OF the
Supreme Court OF the District Of Columbia and to
M directed. will sci on the premises, No. 1913 K
stEsss nno 1thS on " DNEsRAY oGToB
all the right. title claim. and interest Of defend
seized and levied upon as the goods and chattels Of
ton No %, 088. in favor of w. B. Moses ct al.
sep2l dts CHAj. b. HENRY, late U. s. Marshal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26
Gambling In Chicago.


'ls'poker-playing quite general in Chicago7"
asked reporter of a professional card-sharper,
who manages to get admission to the best So
ciety.
"Well.I should insinuate. It has become the
mode. and has almost entirely superseded all
other games of cards. One-thIrd of all the
people in Chicago between the ages of fifteen
and seventy-fve stay by their 'ante;' sstraddle,'
raise the blind stand pat ask how many
cards the dealer took, get called with a bob-tail
flush, -, and go broke Oh, it's popular
camel"
care there many lady players here?"
Immense numbers OF them. They get stuck
on the game worse than men. Why I've known
respectable ladies to pawn their jewelry-even
their wedding rlngs-for money with which to
get into gamer"
do ladies play well?"
''They generally play bold game and bluff
more than men. The best PLAYERS I've ever met
in society games have been ladies. Many ladies
give iittle parties regularly where poker is the
order OF the evening. And many of them make
money at it. I've several times been 'downed'
in a game by ladies'"
How do people learn to playa"
They commence by playing for buttons,
then freeze-Out for ice-cream or some Other
trifling treat. then penny-ante for Keeps and
finally drift into game only bounded by their
means. and sometimes without that limitation.
Young men who learn to play at home and in
the houses OF friends soon tire on a small game
and visit poker rooms, Of which there are lit
orally hundreds In the city. From these to the
larger gambng-houses is but step, and in
majority OF cases their ruin is complete. Many
defaulting clerk dates his downfall from the
night when he first opened tho festive Jack
pot Tor the limt-tlve cents, and many wo-
man has been driven, or rather drawn, to the
bad through the seductiOns Of that game where
it's all in the drawn"
"Is the interest in the game on the increase3"
eyes, decidedly. Twenty-Five years ago
poker-paying was rarity In the north. Now
moralized the army. Secretary Lincoln is try
ing to suppress 1t, but with poor success with
pork. and beans it divides the American claim to
originality. native of the south, it has grad
uaily spread until it is now played In every town
and hamlet in the land. 1t has been intro
duced abroad, and, thanks to the championship
OF General Robert Schenck, has caught on at
the Court Of st. James, and will soon become
the universal gambling game Of the world?"