The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-06

That nstute gentleman would certainly havo
based big boom upon the interesting annual
report OF the Army's "slum work." which has
Just been issued and has somehow attracted
very little attention. Salvation slum sisters
now look after the temporal and spiritual well
fare OF eighteen districts In London alone.
They are assisted by nursing and visiting
sisters. and admittedly arc doing much good
among the poorest OF the poor. faithfully per-
forming duties officially set forth as follows:
ITO visit tho dwellings OF those among
whom they live md tavorns and lodging
houses: to nurse the sick. feed the starving.
clotho tho naked and render moro clearly
and wholesome the surroundings q: the very
poor"
In tho window OF every Stun house Is dis.
played this card:
"NorrcE.-The Salvation Army Nursing and
Visiting Sisters are ready any hour. day or
neht. to help the sick or dying. Apply within.
Freely done for Chrst's sake"
Tho long flRht at Eastbourne seems to be
nearing its close, and victory will remain with
the Salvation Army. thanks to tho unfair con-
duct Of the Mayor and maRistrates. The for
mer encouraged the rowdles by speeches In
tho Council Chamber and on tho judicial
bench. and the Inter BY the leniency with
which they treated the assaults on the Saliva
tionists. The partially OF those in authority
at longth became SO gross aud palpablc that a
reaction set in all over the country, aud pub
lie opinion has compelled the Secretary OF
State to remind the magistrates that 1t Ii part
OF their duty to punish lawbreakers.
Much blood. canine and human. hns boon
she'd In the peaceful village OF Esher. in Sur
rey. since early summer whom Cant. Charles
Frodsham took to promenading its leafy lanes
with COUPLE OF benevolent looking bull ter
riers at his heels. The terriers displayed a
dislike for small boys and other dogs. and
IRON an carly stage il thoir career attacked
both with equal .alacrity and ferocity. They
soon became "A terror to tue neigh borhood."
and their only friends were Cant. Frodsham.
the village doctor. and the local veterinary
surgeon. The terriers. BY good fortune or ac-
cident. for q long time attacked only vulgar
little boys and dogs belonging to common
persons too poor to set the law in motion
against them but one day last week, embod-
ened by continued immunity. they seized. one
BY the tail and the other by the ear. village
no ablos collie and proceeded to demonstrate
the fallacy Of the adaRe that dog does not
eat dog. Efforts to save the collie
were successful. but not until the doctor
had been provided with several additional
patients. and the struggle was transferred to
the county assizes, whore yesterday Capt
FrodshAm was summoned to answer tho
charge Of allowing feroclous dogs belonging
to him to bs at large without having them under
proper control" The defendant Indignantly
declared that his dogs were as gentle as lambs
and with tho Judges permission. produced for
their inspection. the animal alleged to be the
worse Of the twain. Nearly everybody seemed
to think that the terrier was cruelty wronRed
In being born dog. 70 we'll did he act his part.
Bsnevoence beamed from his eyes aud laws
and his tall waRged peace: but whom at the
1e Ah ~lA~ We
eel the collie was placed on the witness
stand. all the TERROR left the canine do
fepdant and 10 became wholly. aRRressively!
fereciously. BULLDOG Had he not been In leash
he would without doubt have killed
the collie and cleared the court. 1t was sad
fall from grace. and the counsel for Cart Frod-
sham had no option but 10 admit that at rarc
intervals his dog did lose his angelic temper.
tho exhibition Of which but . few minutes pre-
viously had so charmed the Court. Then fol-
lowed another exciting scene in court" as
tho British reporters describe such things. tho
learned counsel letting their angry passions
rise and vicariously challenging each other to
mortal combat Said Lawyer Wilkinson: Lot
dogs delight to bark and bite 1t 10 their ma
ture to-"
Lawyer Young-Our dog Is . well. behaved
animal. 1t 10 a. quiet as . lamb.
Lawyer Wilkinson-You can 500 there IL q
quarrel between them. Why don't you let
them fight 1t ous'
Lawyer YounR-Ii We did our dog would kill
yours.
Lawyer wilkinson-w ell. let him kin it. We
give you the chance.
And SO on. Finally. the Court decI ded that
defendants dog was an hsbitusl and danger
GUS criminal. and made an order that 1t should
be kept under proper control. which means
muzzling and other indignities heartbreakinR
to Any animal OF spirit But there is great re-
ioicing and an unwonted feeling OF security In
and around Esher.
1t Is currently reported hero that Mr.. Hunt
ing'on has paid ali his son-in.laws debts 40
auirsd by his connection with the Frei:zen-
STEMS In their racing schemes. This has en-
abled Count Hatzisldt and his wife to DO re-
csived once more at tho German court.
The marriage contract between Mr. Rome
Duval and Miss Jennie Urquhart will be signed
on Sept. 20. and the civil marriage will take
place on the next day and the religious
ceremony on the oath. Quito q mild sen.
sation has been caused by the announce
msnt that Dir. Duval. aged IS. grandfather
OF tho prospective bridegroom. has promised
to be present at tho religious marriage wear.
Ing all his decorations. The old gentleman
refused TO attend the wedding OF his last grand.
son. Oh the ground that tho bride was not
known that Miss Urquhart's courtship was OF
! e very brief duration. She met Duval on July
| s. AMI Duvsl proposed and was accepted on
the Gath OF tho Same month. Mrs. Potter Will
give her sister superb wedding dress. Miss
Urauhart is living ut the Hotel Do Hollande.
Paris. aud her friend. the Countess Hstzfe!dt.
has taken rooms iu tho Same hotel In order to
help along the Wedding preparations.
| Col. North who has Just retul nod hero from
| Homburg. denies In . most emphatic manner
that he spent money to keep the civil war In
Chill going. He says. however. that his SYM
pathias. like those Of most British merchants.
having been from the first with the Congress-
party. he helped them in a legitimate manner
| by shipping large quantities OF nitrate upon
| which he paid duties. which. OF course. went
| into the Congress treasury. Col. North inva-
| riably speaks Of the Congress party as Tho
| Con stltutionallsts. and makes no secret OF his
| desire to hear TINT Balmaceda has been shot.
Objection is taken by some OF tho leading
| ahiDOwners to th- new order issued by Mr..