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Year: 1879

The stateme-' attributed to Gov. Hall
that he is an advocate for rotation in office
is leading some men into unnecessary
trouble in their eagerness for office. For
the general political offices the sentiment
accredited to the Governor is undoubtedly
correct, but it would be very poor COM
pliment to him to suppose that he would
not discriminate between an Office like
prothonotary or recorder with its simple
clerical duties, and one like the Superin-
tendent of the public schools that grows,
enlarges and expands with each succeeding
year. 1t is an Office in which the incum-
bent must if properly attending to his
duties, become more and more proficient
There is no claim set up any where that
Prof. Groves has not in every particular
fully discharged the duties Of the Office.
The only plea that each applicant has to
urge at all is that of rotation" as if Gov.
Hall, because he is in favor of rotation in
"rotate" in this, even if it be from good to
bad. The State Superintendent of public
schools in Pennsylvania has held the office,
without regard to changes of administra-
tion, for nearly a quarter Of century,
simply because he has shown superior fit.
ness for the position. Since Prof. Groves
qualifications have been so well endorsed
and is earnestly urged by almost the entire
corps of teachers in the State, it is not
probably that Gov. Hall would do violence


to such strong wish for the present in


cumbent, by appointing new and untried


man in his stead.
Year: 1879

THE statement of the Morning Herald that
the Erery Erening was preparing to reduce
It's size and price, we are pleased to hear
from the latter paper, is not correct. We
should regret to see the EUery Erening
lowered from its present standard.
Year: 1879

From the Douglas Country Qll.) Democrat.


The enormous yield of wheat in
Central Illinois this year pr omises
to revolutionize somewhat our sys-
tenn of farming. Certainly it will
not be possible for land producing
forty bushels of wheat to the acre
to long remain at $25 or 80 per
acre. There may be some danger
that, elated by this extraordinary
yield, our farmers may 60 too heav-
lily into wheat farming. We think
it possible that wheat may be pro-
duced here in paying quantities any
year, but it is the opinion of our
best farmers that the soil must be in
proper shape before much can be
expected in that direction. The in
PRODUCTION of wheat growing will
have one good effect it will give
some of the overworked land a
chance to rest from continuous corn
growing.
Year: 1879

Strange how ashamed man will


be of shabby umbrella-one of
those slouchy, corpulent affairs, with


the bleached out covering divorced
from third of the rib tips, and a
shoe-string clasped around its waist
in lieu of the long-yanished elastic!
How he will hide it as far as poss;;-
Bile under his arm, run it up his coat
sleeve, tuck it away beneath the
folds of his coat, keep it between
himself and the wall, and when he
gets in the car how careful he is to
Year: 1879

INVESTIGATIONS now going On
show pretty good joke on Ewing,
the Democrat that is going to be
beaten for Governor Of O1io.s He
franked lot Of wrappers for Demo-
cratic campaign documents which
were intended to be sent into his
State. It now appears that instead of
the SECESSION SPEECHES made in the
extra session, prime lot Of Republi-
can documents have been sent.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEnALp:--


Many suggestions have been offered by patient
and submissive public through the columns of your
paper those who interested in the management
os the elevated roads, in hope that some relief
may be afforded those who obliged to
travel these roads after five O'Clock p. NJ.
1t has been said that the oycrcrowdng morning and
evening may be obviated by reducing the fare five
cents during all hours of the day, thereby dis
tributing the traffic now confined to commission
hours. 1 wish to dissent from this opinions first,
because the Inconvenience. not to say
danger. of travelling during these hours
is so well understood that those who
can do already avail themselves of the opportun-
ity of riding in uncrowded car by taking train
before Ave ococ and the statements recently given
the public bv the statstician OF the Metropolitan
Elevated Railway may be relied upon what the
traffic would continue to be, with the fare
duced: second. those who travel cannot convon-
icntly leave their business before Ave p. NJ and
enough would be disposed to leave if the fare
reduced ~ an inducement to make the COM
Portable and uncrowded after five p. NJ. for those
who cannot possibly leave earer third any increase
of traffic between four and five p NJ would crowd the
and afford ground for complaint to those who
now consider IT cheap to get comfortable seat all
ivc cars to train longer station Platforms draw
ing or palace ear through express trains max
ing but few stops, drawing room or palace at
tached to every way train and three tracks. This
will afford the relief asked for we'll as compensate
the companies for the extra expense. 1 to
say they will monopolize the entire uptown trsic at
night.


have nothing particular TO urge against reduced
fare during the middle of the day except that on the
Metropolitan Elevated Railway. where many ladies'
and children ride. il will introduce element among
this class which IL confined TO five cent hours
1. e., the cxpcctorating tobacco chewcr. the man
who persists in carrying the stump of
cheap cigar in his mouth to the discomfort of
his fellow passengers with sensitive ofacto-
rics, the highly favored African and many
other nuisanccs too numerous to mention who now
patronize only the commission trains. All these find
their counterpart in women of the same grade who
would desert the horse for the more luxurious
accommodations of the elevated road. With this
state OF affairs wives and daughters would have
something else to complain of than the ten cent
fares. Those who have regard for the refined tastes
of their families do not to subject them TO the
contemplation of that class of passengers. J.J.P.


DECEMBER 80, 1878.
Year: 1879

LAST YEARS WORK AS COMPARED WITH THE


YEAR BEFORE.


Assistant Chief Engineer Shay Of the Fire Depart
ment, submitted report of his annual inspection of
the uniformed forces of the department to the Board
of Fire Commissioners yesterday. He mentioned in
detail the several companies which comprise the
ten batalions of the department. and praised their
appearance and discipline. Several changes and
pairs were suggested in a number of the engine
houses, and more thorough equipment of the men
recommended


Attention next called to the following table,
which shows the uniformed forces as inspected by
battalions, giving the number present and absent
the total showing the aggregate Of the Department.
Year: 1879

more easily regulated


DEFECTS SYSTEM OF TEACHING.


Mr. John N. Reynolds. another trustee until lately.
said THE ventilation OF the schools is certainly
much superior to the dwellings in which more than
half of the children live and that impregnated
with so many odors. The trouble with the schools
is exaggerated and to the jantors they have quite
as much as they can do and all they get There
are defects of course. especially in the old build
ings but there defects in the system of teaching
too There are two many grades in the schools and
If there were fewer studies the children would be
better of, have time to play and get healthy
and be less worried than they are"
Year: 1879

PINNED TO THE SHORE DY LARGE CAKES OF


IcE-BABY NINE INJURED.


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


wELLsvuLE. Ohio, Feb. 20. 1879.
Captain Paul Boyton entered the water at East
Liverpool at twenty minutes past this afternoon
In rising stream filled with shore ice forced from its
position by the recent thaw. AS tho .
short one. Boyton brought with him his little boat.
baby Nine" in which rockets and
his water gun. An enthusiastic crowd watched
his departure. which was made In the
face Of a terrible head wind which came
In contact with the current and threw Q
binding spray into the swimmers eyes, AS to-day
was selected day of rest the Captain calculated
ON making the four miles in about hour. but
is large river bend. from the east shore Of which
the ice was frozen two-thirds across thus throw
ing the river into narrow channel. filled
with very heavy ice. which rendered passage
through 1t one Of extreme difficulty and danger.
When the captain entered this gorge the shore was
lined with people, who looked on in silence as
For over half hour he struggled through the pass.
being held from time to time by huge cakes OF ice
which pinned him fast to the shore.


pERILOUs PASSAGE.


Finally he mounted one Of the cakes, dragging his
boat after him. and attempted to fire distress sig
nal from his gum which he found frozen fast. In
wsys aoe hau'es Of the enc hand to the sympa;hct,c mp
spectators Boyton plunged In again and padded
ahead. Several other dangerous places were passed.
and after two hours of the hardest work he has OK
pcrienced yet he struck into wellsville
and effected landing amid loud cheering
from the populace. number Of sslutcs were
hill. When the Captain reached his hotel it was
found that Baby Mine was badly injured and half
filled with water. The Captain will rest tonight and
start q twenty-one mile run to stcubenvillc to-
Year: 1879

TOUNDERED AT SEA-SHIPS PASSING DISABLED


BARK BUT RENDERING NO ASSISTANCE.


[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


HORSE SHOE. N. J.. Feb. 26. 1879.


The bark Viking. Of Charlestown. p. McDougal,
which sailed from Hampton Roads. February IL. for
the Thames had brisk northeast winds and fine
weather until the 20th, latitude 80 deg. 80
min north. longitude Is deg. 20 min. west.
when the wind shifted suddenly to northwest in
terrific squall at six p M. 1t blew furious gale
and tho sea began running very high. Thinking the
ship was in danger Of being popped" hove her to
on the starboard tack. At eight O'Clock p. NJ. we
shipped heavy sea which threw the ship on her
beam ends and shifted the cargo port then ordered
the helm hard up in order to get the vessel before
the Wind but she would not answer her helln then
set foretopmaststaysail and hauled down the
weather clew OF the forcsail and finally got her
before the wind At nine P. NJ. wc shipped another
heavy the stern. washing away the men at
the wheel and breaking the steering gear: The
port and the wind threw her her beam ends again.
shifting the cargo 70 stsrboard then, in order to
sssR wss Obliged to cut away tho Which
In falling. took the main topmast with it, After
getting the wreck clear of the ship we sounded the
pumps and found three feet Of water In her hold.
The pumps started and continued at
without moments intcrmission until the 23d when
we were taken of by the bark Essex. from Acppo tor
New York. leaving the viking sinking the I'D at
four p. Nj. A bark hove down before the wind pass
ing within two miles or us hostcd sig
nal Of distress but the stranger took notice
Of il and went on his way, leaving us with death
staring us in the face. At O'Clock the same
evening l saw vessels red light to lceward
Of us. We showed fash light several times.
but it seemed to be without avail
the red light disappeared in the darkness, but
not long for ut halt-psst eight p. M. the
vessels green light bearing toward us and before
many minutes large bark under lower top
sails-it blowing very heavy from southwest
at the time-passed close to We
again showed our fash light and tried
to tell them to us, for mems voices would not
bo heard in such gale, and the bark disappeared in
the darkness. leaving us in our misery and
dependency. About twenty minutes later
man called out, Light ho." and few minutes
later the bark. apparently passed close to u.s.
answering our signal. This bark then kept near
all night. sacrificing fair wind in doing SO. and
losing good run and probably prolonging her
passage from three to four days thereby In the
morning the wind moderated when the bark
up alongside OF the Captain asked II he could
render us any assistance. l requested him TO take
us or az our ship sinking and our boats
stove He then hove to . short distance from
and got out his boats and took us of. She proved
to be the Essex. Captain Peterson, from the East
Indies for Now York. who deserves everlasting
gratitude not only for saving but tor receiving
us so kindly board his vessel. which but few
would have done in these degenerate days.
Year: 1879

suddenly ended, on the eighth innings, by
the umpire ruling and giving the game to
the Morris club, on the ground Of repeated
violation of the rules, and constant dispute
and abuse of the umpire. The purse of
$50 was awarded to the home club, al.
though the score was 10 to 10, in favor of
Glenwood. We regret to see so much bad
feeling, as it could and should have been
avoided. In our opinion, Mr.. Murphy
made mistake in not allowing the game
to proceed to conclusion, for it would
have been more satisfactory to have done
so, after the violation of the rules had been
countenanced,f for so long. The Glenwood
club we're indignant and disappointed, and
felt extremely sore over the result. We
think that neither club deserved. the purse,
although. under the rules it belongs to Nor
ris, yet, in face of the facts, they did not
actually earn it, and we would like to see
it again played for. The club offered to
play the Glenwood club at Benson, for q
purse of $100. but the offer was not accept
ed. We regret that the visiting club, or
some member, should have so far forgot
ten him, or themselves, as to make hotel
registers place in which to note scurril-
GUS and very mean remarks, as this one
thing has done much to lower the whole
club in the estimation of the public The
result of the game was not unexpected, but
it is to be regretted, and although, as we
said before, the rules gave the game and
purse to Morris, yet it would have been far
preferable had they really earned it, as we
of course think they could, in fair and
square contest. One thing We must say,
and that is that the members of the visiting
club should, like the Morris club, leave the
settlement of disputes to the Captain


Music AND AMUsEMENTs.-The Morris
Cornet Band is entitled to much praise for
the creditable manner in which they con-
tributed toward making the entire pro-
gramme pleasant and attractive. Each in.
dividual member of the organization des
serves credit for their pluck and persever-
ance, and the rapid progress and fine play
ing also speak much for the ability of their
instructor, Prof. Munro, their rapid pro-
gress during the past two months being
really surprising and highly commendable.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, the
Band had social dances, at Goods Hall,
and all present had very enjoyable and
pleasant time. The baseball club enjoyed
themselves Friday evening, by having g
social hop, at the new hall in upper town,
and highly enjoyable occasion is reported.


The Sportsmens Club shot for sweep
stakes purse and the honors, and 1st and
I'd prizes being won by DR.. Sutherland and
Mr.. Smith respectively. Here, like else
where, there appeared not to be much in
terest manifested. Everybody being toe


busy to lose time.
Year: 1879

1t has been decided to vote on issuing the
bonds, at the next general election, and to
the end that the people may vote under.
standingly, the question will be publicly
discussed. THAT great benefits are antici-
pated by our merchants, farmers, and busi-
ness men, is evident from the fact that the
scheme or enterprise receives the support
and encouragement Of every intelligent and
influential farmer in the county These
men, whose names are elsewhere announced
are with the enterprise, heart and hand,
and are doing and will do all in their pow
er to further the undertaking. They are
deeply interested In the progress and pros
perity Of the county, and II burden were
TO be imposed, they would be the ones who
would bear the brunt Of it. Il Is Of course
advisable to proceed in this matter with
caution. We all want to know just where
we stand, and what we are doing; and to
vote understandingly and intelligently, the
question must be honestly and fairly placed
before the people. It is the intention al
these meetings to invite discussion. II any
wish to ask questions, they will we hope
feel at liberty to dc 80, the objSct being t.
have full vote or expression pro or con
1t Is . measure for the people to adopt Of


reject.
Year: 1879

A rumor, started by interested parties,
to the effect that the business men of Nor
ris and Of Stevens county are not earnestly
and zealously working to secure the bonus
for the L. F. s. D. R. R., was widely cir
culated in Pope county. 1t would be q
simple waste of time for US to prove this a
malicious falsehood. We only desire to
say that this is simply trick of the oppo-
sition, and one that is likely to work against
themselves, as such blundering lie is
readily punctured.
Year: 1879

A correspondent wants to know if wearing hat tends to make a person bald We believe 1t does. Women don't wear hats, and they are not bald-at least they don't wear them on their heads, and so they are not bald there.

 Hats destroy hair A woman's hat is worn on the back of her head and that is the reason women have to buy 80 much black hair. 4]f
Year: 1879

On the evening following the events record ed in our last chapter our friend Edwin bent his steps towards the home of his lady-love. He was always welcome there they all liked him, and at many pleasant little musical evening his rich voice had played conspicu- ous part. On this particular night, however, he does not care to see any of the others; he wants only his Angelina, to make fully known to her GW his love, and to rest at last in the warm sunshine of that sweet smile which is for the future to illumine every day of all his life. Fortune seems to favor him. "Lina'' and her mother are for once quite alone. Tln. young people have gone to the theatre. Lima was a little over-tired and preferred to remain with her mother. The trio had not been talk ing many minutes before servant called away the mistress, and they aoere GI01ae

 She was knitting stocking, and little ball of cotton lay in her lap. He stopped forward from his chair beside her, and possessing hlm- self of the little ball, began slowly unwindng and re-winding the cotton. He had not i'm agined the words would be so hard to speak, but now, with those clear eyes and that un- concerned expression before him, he found it difficult to begin. "Lina, 1 came here o-night to ask you to be my wife" Better not to beat about the bush now it was done, and he sat up straight and looked at her. "Will you marry me? 7"

 A faint blush spread over the pale cheek, and slight start accompanied it, that sent the lit tie ball upon it's travels. After stepping for 6 moment to recover it, she turned upon him g face white as if the moon shone upon it ''No! I cannot marry you" Then rising she continued very quietly, but with tremu lous voice. ''l am very sorry, but 1 canno marry you," and would have left the room. At first he had seemed stunned; but wher he saw her going he sprang up and intercepted the movement.

 "Lina, you cannot leave me like this. Al least, explain your conduct"

 Then she stood passively before him, very pale, and, as he now saw for the first time, very worn and sorrewful looking:

 ssI have nothing more to say. can only re peat that can never marry you"
Year: 1879

ments is discoursing music, You will behold
n number of Russians stretched out on their
backs on the grass, with their hands folded
behind their heads, and their cheeks bathcd
in bitter tears If you imagine they have
been bullied by their wives or bothered by
the tax collector, console yourself for they
are simply peacoable citizens enjoying them
selves in their own way. They have come
out for a days holiday they have drunk a
little vodk, eaten little raw ham and some
apple cakes-perhaps they have flirted-and
now they are luxurating with their faces
toward the sky and their ears open to the
music of that brass-band which speaks to
them Of happy land beyond this, where
there is no snow and no police, no taxes and
no wars-perhaps not even Gar but only
fair women and cheap drinks. and plenty of
rcpose on grass smelling sweetly Of dew and
buttercups
Year: 1879

A certain man got mad at the editor
and stopped his paper. The next week
he sold all his corn at cents below the
market price; then his property was
sold for taxes, because he only heard
Of the convention three days after it had
adjourned; ne lost SO betting on Mol
lie Mccarthy two days after Ten Brock
had won the race; he was arrested and
fined $8 for going hunting on Sunday:
and he paid $500 for a lot of forged
notes that had been advertised two
weeks, and the public cautioned not to
negotiate them. He then paid a big
Irishman, with a leg like derrick, to
kick him all the way to the newspaper
Office, when ne paid four years sub
scription in advance, and made the
editor sign and swear to an agreement
to knock him down and rob him if he
ever ordered his paper stopped again.
Truthful Exchange.
Year: 1879

A few miles northwest of Gainesville
there was a pond in depth about thirty
five feet and covering about twelve acre.
of ground, all the water from which dis
appeared in one night. A number Of
persons have visited the place and ex-
plored the sink A few years ago,
short distance from the same place, the
earth fell in, cutting road in two,
which mad been travelled few hours be
fore. When we saw the circular hole
the tops of pine trees that had gone
down with the earth were invisible, and
the hollow was filed nearly to the brim
with water.
Year: 1879

PENNSYLVANIA is about creating new
official, to act as state forester. He is
to instruct the owners of land what
kind of trees are best adapted to the
soil and location, and in addition will
be statistical lumberman, who is to
note the number of trees annually cut
down and to suggest means to keep up
the supply, by furnishing information
that will promote the propagation of
seeds
Year: 1879

The notable feature of New Years at
Ottawa was the absence of fuss and
feathers at the governor-general'S recep-
ten. Gentlemen wore ordinary morn
ing costume, and the Marquis of Lorne
went about the room talking and chat
ting with a degree of familiarity that
surprised every one.
Year: 1879

Ih's morning representative OF tn,
REPUBLICAN visited the basin square


and he found everything quiet. NJ
one was at work and no one was ever
to be seen around the basin. As the
reporter was about leaving the basin
he was informed that Mr.. Ford had
met several members of the Building
Committee of the Levy Court in phila.
delphia yesterday, and had an informa al
meeting with them. 1t is said that the
Building Committee will hold another
meeting this week (perhaps to morrow
and 1t Is thought that they will then
take some definite action in the matter


IN the meantime work will be suspend
ed on the basin, and it Is thought that
at the next meeting of the Committee


they will report favorably and grant
the relief to Mr.. Ford which the case
demands. ''''
Year: 1879

Petitions are being circulated through
the city for signatures, which are being
signed by numerous citizens, irrespect,
i've of party, praying the Council not
to negotiate any more notes or borrow
money on the credit of the city, to meet
its expenses. This is done to prevent
a floating debt from accumulating by
the neglect or refusal of the City Coun-
Gil to levy a sufficient tax rate to meet
the current expenses.
Year: 1879

The Board OF Health in adjourned
session spent last evening skirmishinp
around for bad smell, and delectable
spots ofpublic discomfort. They brought
up in the vicinity of Wilson and Pon.
lar, where they held meeting in a
back alley and after stirring around
IN the mud and the stencil then and
'here declared the aforsaid alley pub
nc nuisance, and the executive COM
mlttee was notified to have the nuisance
abated within five days.


They then meandered in the direc.
tlon of Ninth and Walnut streets where
another gathering was called and that
alley was also declared nuisance and
ordered to be abated in ten days. This
closed the business and the meeting