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Year: 1877

It is an anomalous aud not very hopeful
condition of local se1f~government when a


certain thing which the whole community
public interest, cannot arrest the attention
| Of the official class. Yet this is precisely
| the situntion with regard to the proposition
for the improvement of Michigan avenue by
the South Park Commissioners Time
enough has elapsed to have had the avenue


repayed since it became evident that the


proposition has the approval Of the entire
taxpaying community, yet not single step
has been taken toward the formal transfer to
the Park Commissioners which is necessary


as n preliminary proceeding. The South
Side Aldermen are apparently rs indiGer-


ent to the wishes and demands Of


their constituents rs if they were go


many independent nabobs accountable to


nobody; aud the South Park Commissioners


have sat placidly in their easy chairs, suck


ing their thumbs, aid waiting for the Alder


men to como to them. Now, perhaps it is


just Us well TINT all these gentlemen be made


to understand that they we're chosen simply


to carry out the plans and policy demanded


by the people, that they are mere agents,


aud that they are derelict in their duty, and


will be held responsible if they perversely or


negljgent1y disregard the obvious will of the


people in this or any other matter The


South Side Aldermen, and especially those


from the First, Second, Third, and Fourth


Wards, are the men who are chiefly to blame


for this neglect of the popular demand.


They arc Messrs. A1cAU1EY and PEARsoNs, Of


the First; ballard and ROSENBERG, of the


Second; CanT md THOMPSON, Of the
Third; and GILBERT and STEWART,


Of the Fourth. It is the manifest
duty of these gentlemen to introduce and
support resolution transferring to the South
Park Commission all the rights the city may
hace in Michigan avenue, on the condition
that the South Park Commission improve
that thoroughfare, perpetually keep it in
repair, and govern it in the same manner as
other park driveways. If the Aldermen Of these
wards united in asking the passage Of such
resolution. probably it would not encounter
the opposition of a single Alderman from
the West and North Divisions, because the
residents and taxpayers of those parts Of the
city will not be affected BY the change one
way or the other. The city, as q corpora
ton, will not be committed by such resolu-
ton beyond its own rights and privileges,
and, if there is any private opposition, it
may assert itself in the courts. After the
passage of such resolution, it will be the
duty of the South Park Commissioners to
begin at once the repavirg Of Michigan
avenue, thereafter keep it in repair and con-
troll it rs part of their trust, and proceed
just ns they did in the case Of Oakwood
boulevard. which was not included in the
Year: 1877

Awrfterin Boston newspaper says that he once
"happened into the counting-room of the late
Col. Far, and In course OF conversation the
question In regard to Mr.. - came W, and In
reply to direct inquiry Col. FAT remarked,
young man, when see person 20 into q bar
room carly in in the morning and swallow a full
tumblcr OF spirits, make up my mind that hi.
habits are not only bad, but that they are con
frmcd. One year ago Mr.. IS credit stood al
high as that Of any man In Boston. I shoult
hesitate now to take his hote for any amount
his failure Is only question of ttme.' Within j
year he failed" This awful example teaches u
that young merchants who want to succeed i
business had better keep private bottle
their desks. I
Year: 1877

There is no prospect Of q strike at present
in Chicago. Naturally the dissatisfaction at
other points has extended to this city, but
the unfortunate result Of the last strike is
still flesh in the minds Of railroad men.
The loudest murmurs come from the
round-houses of the Michigan Central
and Rock Island Roads. The uli--
nois Genital and others are tranquil,
but a terrible pressure is brought
to bear by communists and tramps, who Bee
Year: 1877

original park system. but given them by the
property-owners. The whole process is
simple and straightforward, and the prac-
tical operation Of the scheme will probably
not be contested by anybody; but, if it
should be, neither the city nor the Park
Commissioners could suffer any damage by
any result that should come Of such contest.
Perhaps the most effective way to awaken
these South Side Aldermen to realization Of
the popular demand will be to hold meet
ing of the residents and taxpayers Of the
South Division in some public hall in the
ncighborhood of Michigan avenue and
Twenty-second street and invite the Alder
men and South Park Commissioners to be
present. The purpose Of such meeting
would be to impress upon the officials the
necessity for the proposed transfer,
the unanimity with which it is demanded,
and the benefits certain to accrue to all
concerned. It will not be necessary to sug-
gest or discuss the technical legal objections


Everybody understands that these can be
found to any proposition of which the hu-
man mind is capable; but all such can be
safely left to the courts if any dog-in-the-
manger obstructonists discover themselves.
1t needs to be brought out at such meeting
that the property-ownors along Michigan av


enue. will not repaye the street, with the Ger
tainty before them that it will be ruined
within a year or two; that the street in its
present condition is disgrace and scandal
to the city; that the several millions Of dol
lars that hayo been expended on the South
Parks have been thrown away if there is to
be no thoroughfare by which they can be
reached; and that the 10000 people or more
living in the South Division and Hyde Park
who own Or hire carriages and buggies,
aud who pay the bulk OF the taxes,
have not a single respectable thoroughfare
on which to drive to mud fro between their
homes and places of business. The proper
ty-owners on Wabash avenue, State street,
aud the other thoroughfares running south,
should be made to understand, if they do
not already, that the proposed change would
be IN their interest as well us that of the
Michigan avenue property-owners, for vari-
ous reasons: ~ AL the residents of the
South Division and Hyde Park who drive
would have cqual comfort out of the new
pavement; (2) the process of assessing
South Park taxes for improvements is such
that the bulk Of the cost would fall on
the Michigan avenue property
and would be divided up in ininitesi-
NAL sums among all other property owners
in South Chicago and Hyde Park; and (G
Wabash avenue and State street would be
relieved of the buggy and carriage travel
which is now wearing out their block pave
ments much more rapidly than the slow
tcan,ing, because trottins chips off and dis
lodges the blocks more than the steady
weight Of trucks with horses at walk


Let few Of the prominent citizens and
large property-owners of the South Division
give little of their time to this matter,
organize the meeting as We suggest, and force
the Aldermen and South Park Commission
ers to give the scheme their consideration,
since these officials refuse to recognize the
public sentiment as expressed in private
conversation and the newspapers.
Year: 1877

The efficacy of bullets in the event Of q
riot has been illustrated in Baltimore. ,Spo-
radio charges On the Camden Street Depot by
few hot-headed rufians were all that
marked yesterday, and these were beaten off
by the police. Manifestly the campaign Of
the three companies Of the Sixth Regiment
lad beneficial effect, and their system Of
warfare will commend itself Wien similar
exieencies shall arise in the future.
Year: 1877

Chief JOSEPH, with the remnant Of his
band, is moving northward toward the Mon
tana line, where Gen CROOK will undoubtedly
put the finishing touches on HowAnD's work.
The war in Idaho is ended, saving grand
march through the Spokane country "for
the moral effect"
Year: 1877

in riot chance for plunder, and who are
straining every nerve to precipitate row.


This pressure is concentrated upon the
Michigan Central, which, in the event of
disafecton, will carry the Rock Island, and
perhaps other roads, with it, though the out
look does not prophesy any disturbance at
Year: 1877

licar platform which had already been rejected ns too
heavy a burden that Conkling any one else WI!
succeed In forming new party. Hayes - In better
plight than he attempt such enterprise; but u
would be for him 10 do IT, and his admiristra-
ton would play better role history were 1t simply
to continue TO the end its work OF pachcation while
connng itself 10 the economic questions which claim
the attention OF both branches OF tue government
Year: 1877

The following record will show the changes In tho
temperature Tor the past lwcnty-four hours in
parson with the corresponding date OF last year, as
indicated by tho Thermometer at huduut's pharmacy
Year: 1877

A novel sight was witnessed at the
Bremen dock at Hoboken yesterday
afternoon, the occasion being the
landing from the steamship Maine of
half dozen giraffes and other animals,
imported by Reiche & Brother, for the
Coney Island Aquarium. The animals
were captured in the Nubian Desert,
and consisted besides the giraffes, of
two young elephants, two leopards, two
large oStriches and great variety of
birds. They were accompanied from
their African haunts, all the way to
New York, by Mr.. Paul Lube, who
assisted in their capture, and who was
on hand yesterday helping in their de-
barkation. The lifting of the animals
out from the hold of the ship was wit
messed by large number of people, but
the landing of the ostriches and of the
giraffes was the most interesting. The
large birds, with their thin necks and
small heads towering above their great
bodies, struggled and tried to escape as
they swung in the air while being raised
from the ship and let down on the pier.
Their strength is somewhat marvellous,
but the novelty of the situation rather
consisted in the fact that they had to
be landed with rope and tackle and
a band around their bodies, as with the
leopards, elephants and giraffes. The
smaller birds were first landed, and
these and the leopards were sent to
Coney Island early in the afternoon.
Then came the elephants, two saucy
fellows, weighing, probably, six hun
dred pounds each. They were kept on
the pier during the greater part of the
afternoon, but seemed anxious to inves-
tigate in the wonders of the new coun-
try where they are to make their home.
The last of the animals to be landed on
the dock were the giraffes. With their
long necks and towering heads swaying
above the band which held their bodies
and legs spread out below, they pres
ented very laughable picture as they
came in sight over the deck of the
vessel, with one exception scarcely a
struggle was perceptible, and they
seemed to regard the whole operation
as matter of course. Up they went
from the hold until sufficient height
was obtained, and then they swung
gracefully over the sides of the ship
and patiently allowed themselves to be
placed prostrate on some straw on the
pier. When tho band was removed
they were required to rise, but nothing
could be more awkward than their
first attempt to walk after the voyage.
Every step was a stride. The poor
animals seemed to regard the whole
process of walking as unnatural and
unnecessary; but it was not long until
ease and grace replaced the awkward
attitudes; and, as the six giraffes COM
muned together on the pier, after the
thing was over, they seemed to be Of
opinion that the only course to pursue
was to be good-natured about the
Aquarium, in Thirty-fifth street. and
the others to Coney Island. All ofthem


seem happy, however, that their long


journey from Central Africa is ended;


and well they may be, for they were


forty-five days in the Nubian Desert on


the way to the coast, and many weary


weeks on the Red Sea, the Mediterra-
mean and the Atlantic Ocean. New


York Herald.
Year: 1877

E If loaded revolver were
placed at my head aud I was given one
minute in which to name the most USE
full piece of four-legged furniture, 1
should unhesitatingly answer the
COW, and have As seconds to spare.
In speaking of the COW I embrace
also the OK and bull. The OK ia
used on the farm instead of a steam
engine. He is as faithful as box OF
pills, and somewhat slower than
lightning. A man who has driven
IN OK team all his life is selected as
pall-bearer at 4 funeral, as he never
gets ahead Of the procession. The
ball is chiefly celebrated for his dis
position, which is cut, goring, and
gathered in quite full. He generally
wears an earring in his nose. and
has . curiosity to know how you are
made irGde.-Beifass JcurHal.
Year: 1877

mas Farewell werds to the Democratic
Party.


The Hon. Abram s. Hewitt resigned
his position as chairman OF the Demo


cratic National Committee In letter of


considerable length, in which he asserts


that the result Of the Electoral bill has


disappointed the hopes Of every lover
OF the country. and that the grievous


wrong has been perpetrated Of award
ing the presidency to candidate who


has no just title to it's honors. Hewitt
defends his action upon that bill. Re-
garding his assent to the completion of
the count, he says that, as an honorable


man, no other course was open to him !;
but, II honor had permitted other
wise. his judgment was that 1t was the
wisest course for the country, as we'll as
for the Democratic party, to proceed in
accordance with the law to the orderly
completion OF the count, although they
knew 1t would result In the installation
or Hayes. He recited his opinion that
disastrous consequences would have re-
suited from the defeat Of the count, re-
aulting eventually In civil war, and to
him appeared on one side anarchy and
civil war. and on the other peace and
order. He says, In the conclusion OF his
letter:


Under the circumstances, I could
not hesitate us to my course. felt that
as q patriot and trusted servant OF the
Democracy no other course was left
open to me, and feel sure It's wisdom
will be indicated by the early and tri-
umphant success Of the Democratic
party, standing as 1t does Upon the
rock OF justice and patriotism, from
which no amount of passion or provo
cation has been able to move It. For
myself, l feel that have now compile
ted the duty which was assigned me at
st. Louis. The result of the Campaign
was the unquestionable election or our
candidates. That they and the people
have been defrauded of their rights Is
true; but for this result I do not hold
myself any more responsible than any
other member Of Congress upon whom |
rested the duty Of counting and de-
claring the votes -
Year: 1877

IN. Y. Herald


Reverting to the eight years of his
exercise OF the executive functions of
the Government, President Grant said
that the question upon which he most
rested the place Of his administration
In history were we'll known and had
already stood the test. When he enter
ed the Presidential Office, he said, he
found the condition Of things most un-
satisfactory. Taking q retrospect Of
the success which attended his efforts
in this direction, the President said that
he was satisfied with the result accom-
plished.


In regard to his Southern policy he
said that his wish was always to secure
a free exercise Of the election franchise
to every class of citizens, and to sup.
press every kind Of violence against the
rights Of every citizen within the South
ern borders. In this he admitted that
there was still much to be done, and he
felt that there was much to perpetuate
the state Of feeling which has existed in
the South, but that he could see even
now in the near future wiser counsel
prevailing in the Southern States than
had the ascendancy during his admins
tratiOn. This was evidenced, he
thought, in the action of the Southern
Democrats Of weight and influence in
the disposition Of the presidential aues-
tion.
Year: 1877

[Tircinnati Commercial


Both sides are happier than they have
been since the election. The Republi-
cans rejoice that they have tided their
man yer the rough ways and have him
safely in the city. He and his family
are the guests of Senator and Mrs. Sher-
man.


The Democrats are cheerful because
they think that, though defeated, they
occupy higher position than the sue
cessful party. Ben Hill and other
Southern statesmen feel that they can
now cry quits with their former adver.
saries, whom they have laid under deep
obligations.


1t is due to the wisdom and patience
OF the Southern men that q deadly CON
f1ict is not now raging, instead of the
peace that all hope to keep. Not all
the stratagems that were used would
have availed in putting Mr. Hayes in
tho White House If the Southern men
had otherwise NilIed II.
Year: 1877

The dear little feet are silent;
No more their pattcr we hear,
For our darling is in heaven
In that bright, glorious sphere,
Where the angels sing with gladness
Round the throne of Him above,
While We weep with untold sadness
For the dear one that we love.
She was the sunshine OF our home,
With her merry baby talk,
And We miss her little footprints
On the winding garden walk;
When with mamma i'll the ev'nin.
She would take pleasant stroll,
And, with kitty for apayma'e,
In the waving clover roll.
But we've laid her in the churchy0rd
With many bitter tear,
And the angels hover Ger hers
While our hearts tecl lone and drear.
But let us I've up and doing,
Or the heart will break, ] ween,
Thinking of our precious darling
Our lost baby, deag Kathleen.


Will.
Year: 1877

A NEWSPAPER may paS
man to the seventh heave
man all the time imagines
part of the newspapers BY
the moment the editor
brush the fur the wrong y
er SO little. all the former
go for naught, and h6
sanctum with fire.
order on his liz
thing fixed riga
exporiencs
Year: 1877

Three gentlemen, members of the
Amateur Rifle club, yesterday afternoon
were IN the town of Brighton, rifle shoot
ing. The distance was 200 yards; all
three we're shooting " CreedmOOr rifles.
From the firing point to the target the
ground gradually assembled, so that q
small telescope, but a good one, firmly
fixed in true bounds on a tree, at a dis
tance of perhaps thirty feet, made fine
point for observation. One of the
shooters, while looking through the glass
to mark shot OF one of his companions,
exclaimed that he saw the ball as it sped
on its mission. The announcement was
received with incredulity but one of the
other shooters went to the glass, and he
also saw the ball almost as itleft the gun,
and through its whole flight, nearly the
whole line of its trajectory, until il
struck the target. So interesting and
beautiful was the sight that every ball


was watched by one or the other of the


gentlemen and it is an actual fact that
| the point at which the ball would strike


the target could be seen before the ball


struck. 1t was even insisted upon that
! the rotary melton of the ball could be
| observed. Rochester NJ I. Herald.
Year: 1877

from the effects OF the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two or three times during
the day. In little while those who adopt this ad-
vice frequently increase the number of drinks
and in time become confirmed inebriates. A bev-
erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating
liquors. and which is intended especially for the
benefit of debiiiiated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. SchPnck's Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices of mang medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create appetite for the in
toxicating cup. The nourishng and the life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and well known TO medi-
cal men have most strengthening influence. A
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate Its val
liable qualities. For debility arising from sickness
over exertion or from anv cause whatever, a wine
glassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food Eo all who are about leaving


their honea we desire to say that the excellent eff
feCts of Dr. schencks seasonabe remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when laken by those who are injurlously
affected by change of water and diet. No person


should leave home without taking supply of these


safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
Year: 1877

After the low and cringing speeches of
Key, de fdcto postmaster general, in New
England, the general opinion is that he is
poor creature, as he was poor colonel
in the Confederate army With him the
salary of the Office Is everything, aud he
omits no occasion to bedaub his employer
with disgusting homage, or to depreci-
ate the people among whom he has always
lived, and to whom he owes everything.
The northern mind admires manhood and
true courage, and it despises the cantirg
professions of trimmers like Key, who rep
resent nothing but their own trucking
venality.
Year: 1877

A clergyman was annoyed by people
talking, and giggling. He paused, looked
at the disturbers, and said: Il am always
afraid to reprove those who misbehave. for
this reason. Some years since, as was
preaching, young man who sat before me
was constantly laughing, talking aud max
ing uncouth grimaces. paused and ad-
minlstered severe rebuke. After the
close of the service gentleman said to me,
Sir you have made great mistake; that
young man was an IDIOT Since than l
have always been afraid to reprove those
who misbehave themselves in chapel, lest l
repeat that mistake and reprove another
IDIOT" During the rest of the service
there was good order.
Year: 1877

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. 25.-Yesterday a
meeting of fremen and brakemen was held
to raise funds to pay large expenses of the
late strike for bail and aid to families Of
the men who have lost places by striking.
The result is unknown but it is believed
many of the men are dissatisfied with the
organizations and won't be bound by them.
Year: 1877

1t will be, indeed, pleasant sight to see
the editor of the Union put on his hickory
shirt, stick his umbrella under his desk,
take his little dinner pail and sally forth to
the mass meeting, there to denounce the
bloated capitalist and shed buckets of tears
over the oppressed workingman.
Year: 1877

Judging from the way the southern pa
pers are ridding Postmaster Gen. Key, it
seems safe to say that he is not likely to
carry out his contract and divide the south
ern democratic vote