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Year: 1874

Thomas COnroy Rescues q Man From


the Brink of the Cataract.


IT would be passing strange if one could
live always adjacent to the rush and roar of
Niagara and remain an ordinary mortal. Those
magnificent evidences of NATURES force and
sublimity tend to develop whatever of the
heroic there may be in ones nature. 1t is not
therefore to be wondered at that Niagara has
produced a hero. His name is Thomas Con-
roy, and his occupation that of guide at the
Cave of the Winds, behind the falling waters.


A few mornings ago William Mccullough, a
man sixty years old, was engaged in painting
the bridges spanning the chasm between the
three islands known as the Sister Islands. In
descending a short ladder to narrow scaffold
beside the bridge he accidentally stepped to one
side of the planks and fell to the river below,
only distance of few feet. In an instant
he was carried down the stream toward the
falls.


The unfortunate man rolled over and over
until he reached a deep place few rods below
the bridge when he disappeared, with the excep-
ton of his boots. The heavy current swept
him on toward the precipice until about forty
rods below the bridge, when his head ap-
peared above the water. Not being entirely
insensible he espied a rock about six inches
out of the water, and, spreading out his arms,
was driven with great force on it. In a near
ly exhausted condition he raised himself out
OF the water and sat calmly on the rock.
Messengers were Immediately dispatched for
ropes, and in q few minutes nearly the whole
village was running toward the scene.
ba On
ground, and young man volunteered to GO
to the rescue. Fastening the rope around his
waist he started for the rock, but he had gone
but few feet when it was evident that he
could not Withstand the fierce current, and he
came ashore.


About this time Thomas Conroy appeared
on the scene and Immediately volunteered to
bring Mr.. Mccullough ashore. Taking the
rope in his hand Conroy started toward the
isolated painter, but the force of the current
against the rope and himself was even toe
strong for his strong frame and he likewise re-
treated. By this time Mr.. Mccullough could
be seen ntrembling with the cold, and many were
afraid he would become chilled through and
not be able to help himself or aid il
the rescue. Mr.. Conroy now assembled the
river a few rods and again started out alone
and succeeded in reaching the unfortunate
man. Tying the rope around Mccullough
breast and winding the end twice about hi
own hand the two started ashore. They haC
only gone few steps when the stiff curren
swept their feet from under them and many
strong hands commenced pulling on the
rope.


The fierce current, together with the rapit
pulling, Immediately caused the heads of botl
to disappear under water, and in this condition
they were both landed safely, amid the cheer
of the hundreds who lined the banks. Boil
persons were nearly suffocated, but soon recov
cred. Cheer after cheer went up for Conroy
"the hero Of Niagara"
Year: 1874

"A keen-witted servant girl in Troy, N.
Y. told the milkman the other day that
he gave his cows too much salt. How
do you know thatS" said the lactealist.
"Sure kin tell be the milk that they
dhrink too much wather entirely said
the girl. The milkman drove off in a
hurry.
Year: 1874

The interest that we have awakened in
the cause of charity promises to result in a
great deal of good. As we predicted in our
first article on the subject, the people OF
Washington only needed to be apprised Of
the wants of our charitable institutions to
fly to their assistance and to give them that
practical aid which their usefulness and
condition demanded. Upon every hand we
hear the subject discussed, and in a manner
that gives evidence of the deep interest felt
in the success of the proposed measures Of
relief and leaves no doubt that the people
will respond nobly to the efforts being
made to raise means for supporting the
several charitable Institutions in the Dis
trict.


We take great pleasure in commencing
the efforts of the kind-hearted people who
have so generously and promptly responded
to our call in behalf of the poor and needy.
We yesterday published letters from the
managers of Ford's opera house, the
National theatre and Lincoln hall, and in
another column will be found communi-
cation from Mr.. Cake, generously tender
ing the use of Willard hall whenever 1t
may be required for the purpose in view.
The letter from the company and en-
ployees of Ford's opera house, who volun-
teer their services in a body, will be read
with feeling of admiration, and should
forever silence the hypocritical cant about
the baneful influences spread about by
''play actors" and their calling. Further
valuable aid is promised from the fire de-
pertinent by its chief engineer, who pro-
poses that the brave fellows rally t. the
assistance of the noble band of ladies who
are struggling in the heaven-blessed cause
of charity. The course pursued by the
above is most praiseworthy one, and
should induce others to emulate their noble
example. ~ ...


That the interest we have awakened in
the good work is deep and widespread is
evident from the large number Of communi-
cations already pouring In upon us. We
regret that want of space prevents our
giving them all place in our columns, but
the two or three we publish are sufficient to
afford our readers an idea Of the interest al
ready awakened in the good cause. The
sensible Charity Heart" again comes for
ward with some practical suggestions
which, If followed, must result In render.
ing the success of the proposed charitable
entertainment doubly assured. We com
mend her remarks to the managers Of the
institution for whose benefit we are work
ing. Let the ladies come forward and or
ganize for the work as she proposes, and
prove that their hearts are really as tender
as they are supposed to be, and that to Ia
Dor in the cause Of charity Is really labor


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Year: 1874

US and as the census returns seem TO indi-
cate. that the aggregate wealth Of the coun-
try sugments ten per cent. per annum, then
the natural enhancement or increase during
the interregnum between the present and
the date proposed for redemption to com
mence will cover all possible shrinkage OF
values likely to result from that policy.


Having provided for this redemption,
perhaps 1t would be entirely safe to throw
aside the present legal limitation to the
issues of national bank notes, simply leav-
ing their volume to be regulated by the de-
mand for currency. The note-holders are
perfectly secured by the deposits Of the
gold bearing bonds in the Treasury. The
greenbacks would be largely held as re-
demption reserve at the agencies of the ma
tional banks. Depositors would protect
themselves by discriminating in favor of
institutions Of unquestioned solvency and
Of paid-up capital.


As rule, we believe incorporated insti-
tutions to be delusion and snare, spread
to catch the unwary and to cover deeds Of
questionable repute which the corporators
as individuals would not dare to commit
They are myths, clothed with special priv
ileges, for the transaction of business for
which nobody is to be individually respon-
sible, and banks are no exception to this
rule. Partnerships seem to us to be in
every way preferable. But as Incorporated
banks seem to be necessary, and not an
unmixed evil, especially in new countries,
capable of proper management and of great
good when so conducted, 1t seems to US that
the present national system is the safest
and best ever yet devised. By it and under
it the note-holder is absolutely safe.


In legislating upon this subject the least
modification that can be made in this char
acter of the system, the better for the coun-
try. Both capital and labor are exceed
ingly jealous of revolutions. No legisla-
ton on the currency is needed that We can
see except in the directions above indicated.
Redemption is the only measure that can
produce confidence. Confidence is all that
is necessary to an active circulation, and
with an unimpeded ebb and flow of the cir
of labor freely exchanged between the va
rious sections of the country. The pur-
chasing power of our currency will be in
creased fully ten per cent, and conse-
quently the wages of the laborer and me-
chanic will be of that much more value to
them. The credit of the country at home
and abroad will be immeasurably benefited
and strengthened.
Year: 1874

The Prohib:tionists have placed ticket
of their own in the field, but as the ques-
ton of prohibitory liquor laws has not as
sumed any very great importance in the
State it will not affect the result of the elec-
ton, except to damage the Republicans by
diverting votes from their ticket. As is
always the case, this, like any other indepen-
dent movement based upon sound moral
principles, will naturally aid the Democracy
in negative way by dividing the Republi.
can vote. 1t is, therefore, possible that the
Democratic majority of last year, which
was three thousand, will be more difficult
to overcome than many Of the sanguine
friends of Republicanism imagine. The
Democrats have another marked advantage,
too, in the fact that their nominees are the
present incumbents of the respective offices
for which they are candidates, and conse-
quenHy control the power of State patron
age. ..-a--.


But the prominent feature Of the cam
paign is the contest over the Legislative
election. A successor to Senator Bucking-
ham is to be chosen by the next Legisla-
ture, and if the Republicans hold. their own
they will be able either to re-elect him or
choose some other man of their political
faith. In joint convention in the present
Legislature they have one majority only.
but the prospect now indicates an increase
in their strength, as the fallacy of Liberal
Republicanism has been exploded, and
combinations have been made in the Legis-
lative nominations with the Prohibitionists
which will perhaps insure fuller vote for
the regular candidates than was polled last
year.


1t cannot be prudently denied, however,
that some disaffection still exists. How far
it will promote the Democratic strength by
keeping voters away from the polls or by
actual detection from the Republican ranks
is q problem which the returns Of the elec-
ton alone can solve. OF course the Demo.
crats are doing their utmost and in the con-
duct ofthe canvass have repeated the numer-
GUS exploded tales of corruption and
charges against the Administration, with
additions to suit their case. 1t is admitted
that the State administration as con-
trolled by the present Democratic incum-
bents has been acceptable to the people,
and does not require at their hands any re-
buke; but it is to be hoped that the loyalty
of the masses to principles which surmount
the acknowledged importance of mere per-
sonal acceptability will overcome the claims
of the opposition to support on this ground.
No rebuke could possibly be inferred 10
Republicanism from Democratic victory
under these circumstances, while an oppo-
site result would show that the people have
not forgotten or ignored the teachings Of
Democratic treachery in the past.
Year: 1874

NEARLY ONE THOUSAND new subscribers
have been added to the rolls of THE Ma
TIoNKL REPUBLICAN readers since the in
vestigation into the affairs of the District
began. Our paper is read by every substan-
tial citizen in the city, and is the very best
advertising medium for Washington bust
ness men. Call and examine the books and
see the unprecedented addition to the list of
our subscribers.
Year: 1874

umn Of defamation exposing Its ignorance
of the facts In the case. TO cry for peace.
"Give us peace" from the horrible results
of imitation to arise from the reissue of
eighteen millions more of legal notes.
This terrific imitation, which does not
amount to fty cents per capita, has quite
needlessly alarmed the Herald. But the
ridiculous point in this whole business, over
which the Herald makes such an excessive
pother, is the fact that the Senate has not as
yet passed any financial bill at all; there
fore the President has nothing to veto.
Year: 1874

THE correspondent of the Tribune tele.
graphs nearly column of the testimony OF
Bliss before the District Investigating Com
mittee in proof of the charge that the Board
of Public Works paid extravagant prices
for work. Those who know Bliss in this
city and how much his practical knowledge
amounts to will be amused at the sweet
confidence reposed in him by this truth
loving correspondent.
Year: 1874

MANY Of the leading Democratic organs
are abusing the President because he re-
fuses to send a couple of regiments down to


South Carolina to overturn the present
State government. The consistency Of the
opposition press is its most charming charac.
Year: 1874

THE present situation reminds the intel
lectual department of the Herald of the
dark days of 1851, when the loyal citizens
of New York threatened to tear its Office
down unless it put out the American flag.
which it was very slow In doing. This
Ia sad
Year: 1874

he remained, slowly and thoughtfully
pacing up and down. To say that Mr.
B. did not feel bad would be an untruth.
Judging from the expression on his coun-
tenance, one wonld suppose he had lost
the last friend he had in the world. His
revery was suddenly interrupted by shout
and he jumped aside just in time to escape
being run down by heavily loaded
baggage truck, but one end of trunk
which projected over the edge of the truck,
struck the coat on his arm, and four more
of those eggs passed to that bourne from
which no egg returns. 1t was at this mo-
ment that Mr.. Roxcrof was heard to OBJ
serve to himself in an undertone that as
far as trouble and anxiety were concerned.
compared with transporting dozen eggs
from Kennebunk to Saco. the presidency
of the United States would be nothing but
mere boys play.


Resolved to save the remaining two at
all hazards, he took one in each hand, and
by observing the utmost caution, managed
to reach home with no more serious mis-
haps. Without saying anything to his
wife. he went to the pantry and deposited
the eggs in bowl on one of the top
shelves. 1t was here that Mrs. Boxcroft
discovered them the next morning. and
surprising they were some she lad mislaid
and forgotten, she mixed them with some
other ingredients into custlrd pie she
was baking.


At dinner she mentioned the fact to her
husband, and was surprised to see him
suddenly leave the table and start for the
barn. In ten minutes he returned with
a wardrobe in terribly disarranged state.
and his hands and face covered with blood
without deigning any explanation, he
washed himself and started for his place
of business; and an investigation which
was held soon after, revealed the fact that
there was not a live hen on the premises.
-SdcO INDEPENDENT
Year: 1874

wrappers only are considered in good taste
worn in this way, for the decree is that
transparent colored muslins must have
high linen waists beneath them to prevent
discoloration by perspiration and the heat
of the skin. Very little starch must be
used in these muslins, as their soft limp
drapery is part of their beauty. Cunning
ly-tied bows of violet, mauve, navy blue,
or deep green ribbon are down the front
of the gown, on the elbows and the hang
ing pocket, while gros grain ribbon is
folded around the waist and tied in a
square bow with long narrow ends on the
left side


Ladies who like white wrappers, yet
need some warmth for cool mornings, get
the Turkish toweling, bleached, and OF
Jersey manufacture, worth from rs cents
to 81 Il yard. This is made in simple
Gabrielle wrapper dyed with a thick cord
of white linen, and fastened by large pearl
buttons. For invalids and chamber use
these wrappers are much liked.


/ Dark rich colors from crimson to plum
| color have been chosen of late for ribbon
bows. belts, and sashes, to give character
to white costumes and morning dresses
but French taste now employs pale faint
Natteau tints, and often uses contrasting
colors for these accessories. Thus bows
and sashes are of pink and blue ribbon
sewed together. or else soft India silk OF
delicate buff with blue, or else pink and
buff are associated for garnishing the pretty
white dresses of book muslin and English
embroidery. Bazar.
Year: 1874

Mr. Boxcroft recently heard of man in
Kennebank, who is the owner of flock of
hens of very choice breed. Mr.. Box
croft is much interested in hens himself,
and as these were the only ones of that
particular breed in the country, he thought
he would like to have few of the eggs to
put under hen that wanted to sit. So
Thursday morning he took the early train
and went over to Kennebunk. He purchas-
ed dozen of eggs which cost him four dol
lars, and taking them in a paper bag, he
started for the depot. On his way there,
while walking abstractedly along, making
a mental calculation as to what the eggs
would be worth to him, and speculating on
the probabilities of getting two chickens out
of some of them, his feet came in violent
contact with rock, and he fell to the
ground with crash, knocking his hat of
into the mud, and causing total destruc-
ton of six of the eggs.


Sadly and sorrowfully Mr.. Boxcrofl
gathered up the remaining half dozen, and
slowing them away carefully in the pocket
of his overcoat which he carried across hi:
arm, he proceeded on his way. Arriving
at the depot and finding that the train wa
fifteen minutes late, he purchased hi
! ticket and went out on the platform, wher'
Year: 1874

Professor Buckman of England claims
to have discovered one of the causes of
typhoid fever. A family in his neighbor-
hood was attacked with severe type of
the fever. On a careful search of the
premises, a spout in the family pump was
found to be covered with sort of gelutin-
Gus matter. Submitting this to microscopic
investigation, it was found to be a fungoid
growth, from which spores were constantly
washed away by the flowing water. He
followed up this discovery by a minute
examination of the outlet of the sewer
through which the drainage of the town
flowed, and his scientific zeal was rewarded
by finding fungoid growths of similar
nature to those in the pump spout In the
vicinity of this outlet, the fever had also
prevailed. Having cases of the fever in
his own family, he followed up his inquiry
by chemical analysis of the water drank
by the family, and found in it minute
spores of the same fungus. His conclusion
is a natural one, that the fever had its
origin in the fungus matter taken into the
system. where it ferments as yeast in beer,
and poisons the blood.
Year: 1874

Lovely dresses for summer evenings are
made of old-time barege. both plain and
striped. The foundation of such dress
should be n thin tatfeta silk skirt rs the
frail barcge can not well support the
weight of tlounccs. Two tiounces of plain
barege gathered with shirred puff and
erect rutfle above, and finished with the
inevitable plating, will trim the skirt
prettily. The overskirt should have inch
wide stripes of white, and should be made
in Greek fashion, caught up high on the
right side, crossing the front in diagonal
folds, falling to the foot in Il point on the
left, where it is held down by Il row of
bows from the waist to the bottom, and
thence drawn upward behind by white
sash ribbon. The basque of the striped
baregc should have folded drapery on the
bosom, a sort of collar, and fully plated
crepe lisse. These inexpensive dresses of
soft. transparent, limp woolen fabrics will
be very popular next summer. Blue
striped bareges are made in this pretty
fashion. The antique sleeves are cut off at
the elbow, and finished with puff of white
tulle, a puff of blue silk, and Il double ruflle
of plated crepe lisSe.
Year: 1874

Here is pithy sermon: "Our ingress
into life is naked and bare; our progress
through life is trouble and care; our egress
out OF it we know not where; but doing
well here, we shall do well there; could
not tell more by preaching year."
Year: 1874

Tue sTERET L1GHrs.--It is stated on good
authority that by the adoption of the report
OF the Committee on Light by the City Coun-
Gil Il better light than heretofore will be had,
and q considerable amount saved.
Year: 1874

Pic N.c.--The committee in charge Of the
annual picnic of the Meade Memorial church
have decided to have it at the beautiful farm
of General Robert Ransom, a few miles from
the city, and nesr the RiYeryiew road.
Year: 1874

CRY CONSERVATIVE CoMaITTEE.-The City


Committee will meet at the rooms OF the


Chamber of Commerce this evening to ap-
point delegates to the Congressional Nom
mating Convention which meets at the Ex-
change Hotel on the 26th.
Year: 1874

"What shall we do with our dead - has
become question OF considerable impor-
tance, especially in the large eastern cities.
Many Of the leading eastern papers have
taken grounds in favor Of the ancient meth
! cd Of cremation or burning the dead
1t is held that the present method, be-
! sides being inconvenient and to the poor or
middle classes in the cities great burden,
is injurious to the living. That the foul
gasses escaping during decomposition poi
| sons the air. and that the ground is also
poisoned, and the water in springs and
| wells made unwholesome. Further, that
all objections to the burning of the dead
comes from prejudice, that the urn her
meticalty sealed, containing the pure white
ashes Of Il deceased relative, would become
as dear, and around it would cluster the
same tender emotions that cluster around
the grave.


The movement has gone SO far that a So
ciety has been formed in New York city
for the advancement Of the doctrine and
practice. II the plan succeeds it is pro-
posed to have our churches arranged with
furnaces and while the friends are singing
the last requiem, the body will be passed
through an unseen passage, in the support for
the coffin, (the coffin being arranged with a
movable end or bottom for that purpose)
into the furnace, and will ascend in smoke,
and be waited with the songs toward
heaven.


At the conclusion of the services the
ashes Of the deceased, properly bottled and
labeled, will be brought forth and with
proper ceremonies presented to the friends


Although this is all very nice there are
some who object to it; some who would
rather not die at all if they cannot be de-
Gently buried. It certainly would be very
ruinous in its results. No longer could
our statesmen visit the graves Of their an
cestors they could only take peep at the
bottles containing their ashes, which would
not be in the least poetical.


The effect Of great deal of fine poetry
would be destroyed. Even the scripture
would need new translation. Only think
Year: 1874

Of sermon from the text, 80 death where
is thy sting, o bottle where is thy victory ?"


Then there is another objection that some
might have, they might think they wer.
getting more than their share Of FIRE. The
being embraced and kissed BY the geatls
hallowed Sunday morning breeze, and
waited with prayer and song toward hesv-
en- is all very nice. but the being turasd
into smoke in order to realize all this il
not near so poetical. No, thank you, we
had rather be excused-belong to tho
Grange and do not care to join any other
societies Just now