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Year: 1879

Conrad. .Kanauss, a young Austrian,
21 yeaS age, created a sensation


amor = emigrants that were being
transferred yesterday from the Bremen
steamer Weser to Castle Garden. just
before the emigrant depot was reached
he sought secluded portion of the deck,
opened his chest, and took out suit of
male clothing, which he proceeded to
put on in place of the female garments
he had worn during the voyage. He
recently quilted Austria to visit his par
ents in Munich, Bavaria, where they had
resided for the last ten years. There he
met a sailor friend, who persuaded him
to come to America He made all his
preparations, and two days before leav.
ing Munich he applied to the local
authorities for passport. They refused
one on the ground that he was an Aus
trian citizen, and should apply to the
authorities of that country. This caused
a delay of four weeks or more, with the
probability of his not getting over, as he
is of age to be drafted into the army


He therefore assumed the female dis.
guise, in which beardless face and
small figure favored him, and Travelled
from Munich to this city as the sister Of
his sailor companion.-NeD York Sun
Year: 1879

UOuT.


Our account of this extraordinary
wedding is given from the most reliable
reports that we have been able to obtain
in relation to it. Our reporter had an
interview with Professor Mott at the de-
pot Monday evening. as he was leaving
the city, and has also conversed with
others who were there, and all the main
facts narrated above may be relied up
on by the reader as absolutely correct.
There is considerable hard feeling
among the spiritualists of the citv be-
cause so few of them we're invited to be
present on an occasion of so much in
terest, but, as we have said above, the
whole affair was intended to be strictly
private, and we should not have felt at
liberty to report it, full of interest as it
is, were it not for the fact that hun
dred silly rumors are aaoat in regard to
the oc currence, which can only be cor
rected by plain statement of the facts
and such we have herein endeavored
to give.
Year: 1879


The manufacture of coke iron in
Alabama has proven success.


Oatmeal contains nearly 16 per
cent of fesh-forming constituents.


The crop of Key West pineapples
is double that of any former year.


The average consumption of wheat
for each individual of the population of
Great Britain is eight bushels per an
| mum.


"A New Jersey man has invented q
paper stocking, intended to be worn
over the cotton or woolen stocking,
thereby excluding cold and dampness
| from the feet.


"A new German invention for rem
| dering boot-soles flexible and almost
| indestructible is to mix o waterproof
glue with ground quartz and spread it
on the soles. The roughness OF the sole
prevents slipping.


in a report made by the Depart
ment of Agriculture of the Italian Gov
ernment, it is stated that borax used in
stead of salt in preserving butter inn
parts to the butter no flavor whatever,
while it is entirely inocuous. Samples
of fresh butter, in which much of the
| DuGDeTullk WdS Put tPoooiy ioAos hH'S ~
tanned their natural fine flavor without
change for three months after having
been salted with borax.


The newest thing in machinery is a
device for track-laying. 1t has been
successfully used on the Central Pacific
and other railroads. 1t consists of the
application of a system of adjustable
ways, on each side of train of flat
cars, by means of which the rails are
brought forward on one side and the
ties on the other, in a continuous stream,
and delivered to the trackmen on the
exact part of the roadbed where they
are to be laid.
Year: 1879

Let us glance at the latter scenes. Even
he has his day. When people find that he
will not marry, and that he is getting on in
years, they gradually "drop him." He
ceases to be asked to parties, aud naughty
beauties turn up their noses when he sup
plcates for their favor lie may not lose
caste at the same time that the bloom of
youth is robbed from him; but when he be-
gins to enter upon the regions of the sere
and yellow leaf his hatterers drop away. He
sees younger rivals upon his heels, and has
to make room for them. The old ties that
rendered life dear to him snap one by one
and none form to take their place. Not
being engaged in any work of usefulness, he
has to fly to his club for companionship,
and he has no difficulty in discovering that
the " friends whom he makes there do not
care straw about him. People feel that
he is, in some respects, social failure; and
they feel, further, that it is his own fault.
They laugh at him because he is vain and
selfish, and continues to banker after admi-
ration they hold his little foibles up to ridi.
cule they use him when it suits them, aud
forsake him when it suits them. Perhaps
there is no man more hopelessly alone in the
world than the gallant old bachelor who has
outlived the pleasures of youth, and turned
fifty Welcome Guest.
Year: 1879

young man, against whom there is moth
ing notorious, has several ways at the present
day of entering society, should his kith and
kin be unable to command the ordinary mode
of ingress. A good tenor voice will open
the doors of houses which otherwise would
be closed. A marked capacity for private
theatricals is in itself an introduction to the
highest. An amusing talker will generally
end by finding his legs under the mahogany
in most desirable dining-rooms. Music,
comic songs, talent for getting up cotil-
lions, mimiory, ventriloquism, conjuring, are
all means to an end. | know one man who
was asked out good deal, simply and solely
because he had name as being clever de-
signer of monograms, in the days when
monograms were the rage. Where he dined
he had to design; as another man, where he
dimes, has to sing, play, amuse, or talk. So
ciety conducts its hospitalities on very
commercial basis. You are welcome because
you are noble, illustrious, famous or wealthy
and thus by your presence reflect credit on
your host and hostess. II you are none OF
these things, you are invited because you
take the place of the professional singer,
musician, or entertainer. There is no OBJ
legation on either side. You get your din
ners out of society, and society gets its
equivalent out of you. But to the man who
has no equivalent to offer, society is the cold
est of hosts.-Londoa Society.
Year: 1879

The presence of Christ can turn dark
night into night much to be remembered.
Perhaps it is time to be sleeping; but the
November wind is out, and as il riots over
the misty hills, and dashes the rain-drift on
the rafting easement and howls like spirit
distracted in the fireless chimney, it has
awakened the young sleeper in the upper
room. And when his mother enters, she
finds him sobbing out his infant tears, or
with beating heart hiding from the noisy
danger in the depths of his downy pillow
But she puts the candle on the table, and
sits down beside the bed, and as he hears
her assuring voice, and espies the gay CON-
fort in her smiling face and as she puts her
hand over his, the tear stands still upon his
cheek till it gets time to dry and the smooth
ing down of the panic furrows on his brow
and the Frightening of his eye announce
that he is ready for whatever a mother has
got to tell. And she goes on to explain the
mysterious sources of his terror. Now for
the parallel. GAS one whom his mother
comforteth, so the Lord comforteth his peo
ple." 1t is in the dark and boisterous night
of sorrow or apprehension that the Saviour
reveals himself nigh. And one of the first
things he does is to explain the subject mat
ter Of the grief, to show its real nature and
amount. at is but light affection. 1t
lasts but for moment. 1t is false alarm.
1t is only the raindrift on the window; wait
till the day dawns and shadows fee away.
Wait till morning and you will see the whole
extent of it," Aud then the next thing thai
he does is to teach some useful lessons. And
during these quiet hours, when the heart is
soft, the Saviour's lessons sink deep. Aud
last of all, besides consolation under the
trial and peaceful fruits that follow it, by
this comforter-visit, the Saviour unspeak
ably endears himself to that soul. Paul ant
Silas never knew Christ so well nor loved
him so much as after that night which h'
and they passed together in the Macedonian
prison. Aud the souls on which the Lore
Jesus has taken the deepest hold are thos'
whose great tribulations have thrown then
most frequently and most entirely into hi
own society.-EdrneSt Thoughts.
Year: 1879

II is not strange that men love the noun
tains, and that so many seek in their heights
and shades, and by their streams, rest from
the WEAKNESS of busy life. Their elevation
gives repose Standing where the great
hills are far below, and to the eye are merged
into one vast plain, rich mosaic OF harvest
field and meadow, wood and water where
clouds hover lovingly near, aud sometimes
STOPPING down wrap all in their gray mantle
we have peculiar feeling of separation
from the busy world Of daily life These
vast ranges, where rocks were riven and
heaped by an Almighty haud, quiet us by
their grandeur and awaken feeling akin
TO reverence, and yet their deep shades and
tangled thickets aud clear streams entrance
us, and constrain us to linger and share the
Joys they keep in store for those who love
them. The light, clear atmosphere, the un-
broken hemisphere of sky, the wide-reach-
ing views, give sense of immensity that
dwarfs the things of a lower planet the
works Of men sink into littleness in the pres
ence of these great works of God.
Standing under the great pines, in whose
tops the "sound of the going" is ever heard
climbing the great rocks, gray with unnum-
bered ages, or walking under their shadow,
as beneath the walls of castle we may not
enter; creeping among the large-leaied lail'
rel, gathering the blue and scarlet berries /;
sitting on banks of moss and arbutus; ram
bling by the stream as it laughs and leaps
over the boulders, or scatters into spray as
it dashes in widest gee over the rocks in
charming cascades, or in thoughtful mood
flows in a quiet course where the cardinal
flower bends to kiss its image, every nerve
returns to its proper tension, and the mind
weary of thought and care revels in rest
Every summit, every opening in the road
every walk in the wood, gives a new scene
every morning and every evening has its in
dividuality, and each rivals the other in its
minstration Of strength and Joy. In the
mountains we can understand why the
"high places were chosen for the affairs in
the days of greater simplicity, when nature
spake to the heart more directly of God
Without superstition, the devont heart here
still feels the nearness of God, and adores
him as the Father of our Lord Jesus. who
created all this and redeemed us.-United
| u.
Year: 1879

THE RACE FOR THE ''cENTER" CUP-FRoM


SANDY HOOK LIGHTsHIP TO CAPE MAY


IIaHTsHIP AND RETURN.


Mr. James II. Elliot, chairman Of tho Regatta
Committee of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club. has
issued the following memoranda regarding the race
for the "Center" Cup. to takc place tomorrow from
Sandy Hook Lishtship to and around Cape May
Lightship and return:-


The start will be made ut ten o'clock in the fore
noon, or rs soon thereafter as practicable


The committees boat will be placed to leeward of
Sandy Hook Lightshp and AS near as possible east
west the may be, and the yachts Will start
across imaginary line between them.


preparatory signal will be given by two blasts of
the whistle and hauling down the club nag on tho
committees boat. The club flag will be kept down
minutes and then run up. At ten minutes
be given by blast of the whistle and dipping tho
club flag and the time of this signal will be the start
ing time of all the yachts.


Cape May Lightship iuay be rounded either way.
In approac hing this mark at night each yacht Will
burn two siunals--frst. at n distance not greater
practicable the moment of rounding tho initial let
ter of the yacht except that the Mischief for
Will burn the New York Club signal.


The race is to end at an imaginary line drawn due
east from Sandy Hook Lightship. to be crossed within
easy trailing distance OF that mark and If made ut
May Lightship.


THE CLUB STEAMER.


The steamer Cyclops. for the use of tho club. in
charge of the Regatta mittec. will leave pier IL
East River. foot or Pine street. at seven A. NJ touch
ing ut Tompkiusvillc. y. l., half an hour later.
Members OF the CLUB who intend to go on board
to send their names to the secretary No.
rs Pine street. before four o'clock this afternoon.
Year: 1879

THE JERSEY cIrYs GAIN A BRILLIANT vICToRy


OVER THE CHAMPIONS OF THE LEAGUE


The champions of the National Baseball League
the Providence Club of Providence, X. L-wers
obliged to succumb yesterday afternoon in theil
secoud game with the Jersey City Club at Jersey
City. The game opened in favor of the Jersey City
Club, which is composed entirely of local players.
The first three strikers who to the bat in the
first inning for the Providence Club were disposed
of in brilliant style by fine stop and throw
to first :, base by Troy and two pretty
fycatches by Kicker and Esterbrook. Clinton
got the last half of the inning ON an error
by Sammy" Wright and succeeded in stealing
around to third. but left there. Callahan who
followed, struck out In the second inning the
visitors made fine attempt to score. getting man
around to third base. but sharp fielding held him
there until the side disposed of. Tho
Jersey Citys in their half Of the second
inning scored the first two Of the
game by splendid batting on the part
of Esterbrook and Hayes. assisted by errors
by o 'Rourke and Gross No more scoring was done
until the sixth inning, owing to the excellent field
ing both sides. the Jersey Citys rather outstrp
ping their opponents in brilliant plays. In the
sixth inning however, sharp hitting by Clinton and
Esterbrook and an error by Gross gave the Jersey
Citys another run. The visitors made q remarkably
fine rally in the seventh inning. and, by punching
their base hits succeeded in scoring two earned
runs Gross and Farrell, the first strikers led
Off with beautiful hits Ward struck sharp
bounding ball to Esterbrook. forcing Gross out at
third base. With but man out, two fast runners
on the bases, and several heavy hitters about to
STRIKE it looked anything but encouraging for tho
Jersey boys. The next three batsmen was feared.
all MADE long safe hits. sending Farrell and Ward
home; but O'Rourke. who Is also very
fast runner. not quite quick enough.
and was put out fine throw
from right field to- home base; Burlinhame.
the next striker. hit hard line ball to right field.
which Kicker captured after hard rum leaving .
man on third and second. 1t was rather
dark when the ninth inning was commenced. but
the visitors were quickly disposed Of They were
going to call the game ut this juncture but the
crowd shouted, Play it out the last half OF the
inning was begun and the Jersey Citys scored two
more runs. with one man out and several on Bases
when the umpire called the game.


Following is the score:-
Year: 1879

AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-


read with much interest and satisfaction your
editorial remarks the administration of the public
charities of this State That the laws governing this
branch of public affairs should be revised has long
ago been known and advised by nearly all the local
charities officials throughout tho State and it is only
necessary any one wishing to know the reasons
why this should bo done to read the discussions
which have taken place at the annual State convcn-
tions of tho suporintcndents of the poor. At tho
Convention Of 1876. held in Saratoga, u committee
was appointed to arrange for meeting of gentle
men from various parts of the State. with view to
a consultation on the question of a revision of the
Poor laws. The meeting held in Albany the
7th day of March. 1877. and attended by large
number of gentlemen. discussion took place
to the most feasible way to reach solution of the
question. when the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously agreed upon:-


Whereas the poor laws Of this State by reason Of their
many OF hcir parts aud tho adequacy OF thcr powers
s sTs sa s@s % s q
public Charities in many mot all Of The sYua,e Of tho
pose Of persons sc'vsy engaged or
throughout the State in order that by exchange of
views and opinions might be devised whereby tho
evils prevailing by reason of such defective laws
might be remcdicd or removed; therefore


desired reforms only effected through Careful ro
vision and codhcation of all tho present laws OF tho





Resolved That committee Of three be appointed by this
meeting, whose duty shall be to draft act aud, III
possible procure It's by tho present Legislature
empowering aud requesting the Governor appoint
mission codify tho local general
OF the and that snid commissioners shall be invested
with full power and authority make thorough inquiry
into the laws and rules governing all public
charities throughout the state and shall report to tho
1873 Such commission Of threo
persons with advisory Board of nvc who will with
and that the expenses to be incurred
under said act shall not exceed xo,uOu


BILL PREPARED AND DEFEATED.


The committee appointed under this resolution,
after some time spent in conference, reported tho
following bill. which accepted for presentation
to the Legislature


AN Acr to provide for the revision and codiHcaon Of
the Poor laws OF this state. 80


srcrIos lit shall be the duty OF tho Governor and he
IL hereby authorized and empowered, prac.
ticable, appoint commission consisting of three
peten persons together with an advisory Bonrd consist
Ing five persons whose duty IL shall be TO revise and
cody tho several prvvsons OF laws generally known
Year: 1879

The crew OF the sloop yacht Peerless. of tho
Columbia Yacht Club. gave an informal reception
last evening in tho ballroom at Lion Park. About
twenty-five thirty couple present and passed
pleasant time until o'clock this morning, when
a special train brought them back to the city, Tho
Columbia Yacht Club has gained considerable
strength during the past year. and its new club
house at the foot Eightysixth street Is of the
most attractive resorts the North River. 1t
has acquired number of active young members,
and owns fleet of seventeen yachts. The reception
last night was such unqualified success that a
series Of receptions may be looked for during tho
wiuter apnson.
Year: 1879

desire to call the attention of the
people of Charlton and adjoining Coun-
ties to the fact that have Just returned
from the Eastern Cities, and am now in
receipt of the Largest and most Varied
Stock of STAPLE and FANCY DRY
GOODS, both FOREIGN and DOMES-
TIC, that it has ever been my pleasure
to show, which were all bought of the
largest Importers and Manufacturers in
the Union, at prices far below their
present market value, and which pro-
pose to sell FOR CASH at correspond
ing figures, notwithstanding the recent
great advance in all classes of goods.


claim to be able 10 sell Better and
Cheaper Goods than any other mer-
chant in this section of the State; and
now propose to tell the public how it is
that am able to do so.


This is the way of it: Regularly at
the beginning of each season Seven
others besides myself enter the Eastern
niarkets, and One Man does the Buying
for All, and the Goods are afterwards
divided out amongst us. Buying, there
fore, in such lots, from First Hands,
For Cash, / am of course enabled to get
my Goods Cheaper than any other mer-
chant who buys for himself alone; and I
offer my customers the Full Benefit of
All the Advantages that obtain.


1 present this season an Absolutely
Overwhelming Series of Bargains in
Every Department of my Stock, but a
few of which am able to enumerate in
this advertisement. Call and see me
L can Save you Money on Any Article
that you buy of me.


VIM. ROSENSTEIN.
Year: 1879

This Department of my Stock must be to be appreciated
Styles Novelties Pqunt
not be procured elsewhere in this
shade Combination




Elegant Line of Cashme Basket Cloths Apaccas Moha Monte
Quality and Low Priced Dress Goods before hownin this
Year: 1879

About ten o'clock this morning a
large crowd of people were attracted to
the corner OF Fourth and French streets
on seeing a woman, with large stone
in each hand, who threatened to throw
them at colored man. if he did not
give back her pocketbook, which, she
said, he had. The man replied 81 will
give it back, if you throw those stones
down. y This she refused to do, and
followed him to Fifth and Walnut
streets, threatening to strike him if he
did not return it.
Year: 1879

Paulna Schlarbaum in the Tombs Court yester-
day said that Patrick Ftzgibbons had robbed her Of
her pocketbook. containing $25 while she was CON-
ing from Clifton Staten Island to this city the
steamboat Middletown. When the boat arrived at
the Battery she caused the old mans
arrest. He protested that he did not have
the pocketbook, but when he searched 1t
found in his possession. The aged prisoner,
greatly excited said to the Justice that he had found
the pocketbook upon the deck. He had denied hav-
ing 1t because he wished to have the owner adver-
tise for its return. person present in
court assured the magistrate that the prisoner was


well known resident of the First ward, and that his
daughters were teachers in the Greenwich Street
Public School. Justice Morgan inclined to dis
believe the old story but discharged him after
telling him he had q narrow escape from being held
for trial.
Year: 1879

During fire in the basement of the three story
brick house No. 43 President street. brooklyn at
late hour on Friday night 1t became known that an
infant child Of Mrs. Margaret McCann was still on
the top floor OF the burning building. Samuel
Duff. foreman of Engine Company No. 8. hearing the
report. secured ladder and ascended to front
window OF the upper story. Forcing 1t open he
sprang into the room. which filled with smo oke.
With great difficulty he found the child and carried
it to the window. There it WAS seized by Sergeant
Sattery OF the Third precinct who carried it down
the ladder, while the crowd cheered below.