smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

pernicious II has been work OF destruction.
There are gardeners in the employ OF
the Park Department who know better
than to set about deliberate slaughter
of the trees they have planted, or
destruction of all the artistic effects org
inallv aimed mt by the designer. Bu'
there are "ergineers who work ut cross pur-
poses with the gardener. There are "contfac-
"tors " who furnish him with such soil as they
see fin. There are " superintendenis who DO
n little jobblng in siclly nursery stock. lhere
are "foremen who furnish laborers wheh
they choose and for what purpose they
choose. Each one of these classes goes
into the landscape business on It's own mdi-
vidua aud irresponsible account, and over all
is an ignorant head which only interferes 10
make confusion worse confounded Before
our marks are hopelessly disfigured. it is time
for the people TO arouse themselves and IN
sist upon Commissioners who can at least take
an intelligent interest in the affairs OF
the department, and who have sufficient ad-
miustratve skill to organize tbeir forces in such
a way that there will be direct chain OF re-
snonsibility running through them from the
bottom to the top, and that different
branches of the service will not be constantly
coming into collision and obstructing rather
than assisting each other.
Year: 1879

spectacle people; but they are, after al,
purely sordid exhibitions, and the sentiment
that is bestowed upon them 10y app"r-
emily rational persons is therefore the more
astonishing For example, Merritt, who won
the second place, is a representative OF bildSe-
mort. Conn.,. and received from that CITY on
Saturday testimonial signed by some OF l'S
most prominent citizens which is an excellent
specimen of this sort of nonsense. The Mayor
three ex-Mayors, the Postmaster, half dozen
Judges and a general assured him by wire that
he was maintaining the reputation OF his
city and country, and promised him hat
bridgeport would "stand by" him, whatever
that may mean. 1t is safe to say that none oi
these people would ever have thought of send
ing special telegram to a brave doctor who
was risking his life to fight the yellow
fever. Pedestrian matches do have much
human interest-that much is clear, though the
reason may not be. But they are merely
athletic performances for hire, and ought not
to be auded in the same terms that we be-
stow upon genuine courage and noble en-
durance Another suggestion may be worth
noting-that these contests, though much
more cleanly than prize-iights, may grow to
be more brutal. Ii ROwell had killed himself
by over-exertion, or had permanently broken
his health, it would have been done Tor the
cruel pleasure of crowd.
Year: 1879

The imports of silver were mostly during
the early part of the year. and were not III
answer TO any demand for specie to be used
as money. but were caused 10y purchases of
silver bullion for coinage. The metal thus
coined now lies useless III the Treasury, and
the money spent in buying the bullion was
wasted in obedience to foolish law. But
the gold which resumption has brought hither
has already saved this country from serious
monetary disasters, and there Is reason TO
believe that peat disturbance would even
now be close at hand. il it were not known
that gold amounting TO several millions


which has not yet been employed in circu-
latiOn OF in setting free leeal-tenders, is
already here, to be Immediately applied TO
such use. Ii is interesting to observe that of
the $50. .552, 62S in specie imported since
Year: 1879

The first sermon of Robert Collyer to his
new congregation will attract the attention OF
Il much larger audience than that which
gathered itself III the Church of the Messiah
yesterday. 4 complete report OF the discourse
is given on another page.
Year: 1879

Rowell's victory In the walking-match was
sad news to those singular persons who at
tach an International significance to these
contests, and actually regard the return OF
the belt to England as a thing TO be regretted
BY the whole country. The contests between
pedestrians do excite a good deal of interest
In the community. and much OF it among re-
Year: 1879

The certainty of a speedy renewal of the
fisheries controversy with Canada Will direct
attention to the observations OF "a correspond
ent who has been visiting the American
fishermen in their chief harbor, and learning
how well they are satisfied with the operation
of the Treaty. IL was shown at the time
OF the award OF FIVE millions that the
United States was paying a sum grotesQue-
ly out of proportion to the value of
the privileges conferred under the Treaty,
to say nothing of the fact that the ad-
mission of Canadian fish into our ports,
duty free, was supposed to be "A full compen-
sation for any advantages we received. But
we are not even allowed to enjoy the piiyl-
lege for which we have paid this heavy price.
The practical experience Of the fishermen
of Gloucester, as related in our CORE
spOndents letter, confirms all that has
been heard of the annOyances occasIoned by
the local legislation of Canada, and of the
depressing effect of the Treaty upon the Aperi-
can fishing interest. This state of things
cannot last, and it Is satisfactory TO feel that
measures viii be taken in due time to press
our views upon the British Government.
Year: 1879

Charles Reade has never attained the sue
cess as "a dramatist which be achieved as a
novelist. but he never displayed the power as
a novelist which he shows as letter-writer.
His latest communication to the press is
printed on another page.
Year: 1879

The Southern editors who abuse Iilden because
lie subscribed so small sum for the yellow fever
sufferers DO not exhibit any good taste. They say
ho might have won the Solid South 10 his support
had ne been more liberal. If he could, 70 q greatly
to his credit that ho declined to make tic specuia-
Year: 1879

must not omit the tree which bears the
famous fruit of the East known as the man.
gosteen. 1t is not tall nor is it particularly
handsome. 1t is only some twenty feet in
height and has spreading branches instead OF
the single tu fits that adorn the trees that have
Just described But the fruit is the prince OF
the tree fruits of the world-the apple, the
peach, the orange, the pomegranate, none OF
them can compare with it, and even if you
combine the flavors of all these fruits you are
only beginning to approach it. Externally it
has the appearance of a small apple that has
been partially baked or has become very
brown in the sun. On cutting it you find an
external husk harder than the rind OF an
orange and three times as thick. Whom you
have penetrated this husk you find mass OF
snov-white pulp and you need no instructor TO
tell you that this is the edible portion OF the
manSosteen. 1t melts in your mouth like an
overripe peach or like snow on the surface OF a
river Its flavor is q combination of sweetness
and slight acidity, which you can no more
describe than you can tell how violet smells
or q canary sings. l think have tasted nearly
every fruit that grows on the globe, and un-
hesitatingly award the prize of excellence to
the mangosteen. At this distance of time and
place my lips moisten when think OF the
mangoSteens that solaced the heat of Java and
made tho life of the island more agreeable
than it would otherwise have BEEN Ii ms
fruit grew in the garden of Eden can Wen
understand why Adam and Eve wept AT thelr
expusion perhaps it was the mangosteen
which the serpent offered for the temptation OF
onr first mother, and If So II is easy to under
stand why she fell from grace Correspond
ence Of Philadelphia Times.
Year: 1879




One day, children, when the menagerie had
been quiet for a long time, the hyena was look
ing so lonesome and desolate that the elephant
said he reminded him of "the howl Of the will
derness" every time he spoke. "You can't
prove it," said the hyena. "You pelican,
said the elephant, which was neither good
English, good grammar nor good fun, and no
body laughed but the elephant. 81 gnu you'd
say that" said the 'possum. Hello, old Tall
holt" said the elephant, "don't you know it's
no consequence what you think in this show?"
The bison interfered here, and said the pos
sum might not be very harte-beast, but he
had right to speak if "Well, well, old buff
faloafer," laughed the elephant, II reckon
you're here as the bisonifcation of justice, are
you, you old bison of q gun. I'd like to see
ANYBODY pull the wool over your eyes, The
bay mule down in the corner here remarked
that he'd like to see anybody pull the wool on
the end of his tail, but nobody let on they
heard him. Then. when the eagle tried to
saw something the elephant asked him II he
hadn't lust got off sixth ward transparency,
and then said he thought he remembered see
ing MIN on q barbers pole Then the bear
spoke up and said they'd had enough OF that
nonsense, and the elephant told him he'd bet
ter haul himself inside the hat store before it
rained, and asked if soft felt would be much
worn this winter, And then he finally got the
monkey to crying by calling him Mr.. Darwin
and telling HIM he looked enough like man
to run for Congress. And in little while he
had the menagerie in such an uproar that the
lights had to be put out and the people sent
home. Land yes, children the trouble they
used to have with the elephant no tongue can
tell He was always such tease.
Year: 1879

unfortunate customer will be obliged to give
bonds in twice the estimated cost of the suit,
for payment, with two satisfactory suretles,
who shall possess real estate to twice the
amount of the bond. And the coat will fit
like shirt on a sawhorse.


The superintendent of their Government
restaurants will not say, Il beg pardon, Sir,
you meant rare beef and bring the kind de-
sired, but will sternly say, ''In our regula-
tions, Sir, Beef means well done beef,
and everybody is supposed to know the law;
you must eat it, sir"


Childish? Oh no. Not more childish than
the postmaster who sends back missive in
adyertently directed 'Naugatuck, he.,"
stamped ''no such office in that State" after
it has got hundred miles away from Maine
going straight to tie only Naugatuck that
ever there was. In those days the Govern
ment will devote itself to giving high moral
lessons to all the careless people in the COM
munity. But justice will be tempered with
mercy. and every householder will be per-
mitted to subscribe for "Guides," so that at
an expense of say $500 year, he can learn
the new kinks in each department as fast as
they come up, though it will take all his
time and most of his money.


In the mean time we have some happy
days still before us, during which competi-
tions hall continue to make traders accommo-
dating and sensible, and we shall have to
endure absurdities only in the Postal Gus
toms, Internal Revenue, and few kim
dred departments, and trade shall How on
almost unchecked by official stupidity.
But what a fate our posterity have before
them should the Commune come! Let us
delay the car of Progress and be stern con-
seryatives for the sake of those innocent,
unborn generations, or else pray the sun
may grow cold, the stars grow old, and the
leaves of the judgment book unfold before
they come under the sway of beneficent de-
partnlentS.
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica-
ton but as guaranty Of good faith


We cannot undertake to return preserve COM
mun1catlons tnat are not used.
Year: 1879

New York, June 1.-THE Times to-
day further analyses Buffers aims; All
winter and spring he has been engaged
in new movement which is nothing
more nor or less than the appropriation
of the organization and machinery of
the regular democratic party. He can
control the caucusing, and secure a
majority of the delegates to the state
convention if he wants them.


Boston is intractible and would ere
ate some opposition, but he has sub
stantial control of the party through
out the state.


But unfortunately for his plans, the
democratic party of Massachusetts, is in
the minority, and it is more than
doubtful if he can draw any material
reinforcement to its ranks. The repub-
licans are united and confident, and in
stead of viewing Buffers movements
with the trepidation of year ago, they
feel that the victory will be all the cas-
ier if he heads the combined opposi-
tion.
Year: 1879

JUDGE BANTER, of the United States
district court, in opposition to the
Tennessee supreme court, decides that
the repeal of the charter of the city of
Memphis is void AS it was an evident
attempt to defraud the city's creditors,
this action in seeking to repeal the
charter only discredits Memphis; puts
black mark upon it. Judge Baxter
holds that even granting the power of
the legislature to repeal the charter of
the city, nevertheless such repeal would
not abolish the municipal debt. The
case will now go to the United States
supreme conrt.
Year: 1879

Washington, June 1.-THE outlook
for a very early adjournment of con-
gress is not nearly SO promising as it
was yesterday The senate appropria-
tion committee this afternoon reported
the legislative and executive appropria-
tion bill, with number of amend
ments which are likely to delay its
final passage through both houses.


The silver men contemplate making
another effort to get Warmers bill out
of the hands of the finance committee,
even if it be thereafter left on the cal
endar until next SESSION.


Prominent republican senators an
nounce an intention to offer and debate
at some length, important amendments
TO the army ana judicial expenses APP
preparation bills, and, above all, there
are unexpected indications this evening
that the president, under the influence
of advice given him yesterday and to-
day by several leading republicans in
congress, has begun to waver in his
hitherto formed intention to sign the
judicial expenses bill, and now serious
ly thinks of returning it without his
approval, unless one or two of its pres
ent provisions be modified.


The principal objection is against the
clause which prohibits all officers of the
government from incurring any liabili-
ty in advance of the appropriation. 1t
is argued that this might sometimes
prevent the efficient execution of GER
tain clauses of the laws, such as those
against illicit distilleries and timber
depredations.


In view of these various considera-
tions, it seems highly improbable that
the session will terminate before the
close of next week, under any circum-
stances, though in case of a veto of the
judiciary expenses bill, both houses are
ready to adjourn forthwith, and take
the chance that the president will not
convene another extra session for that
purpose
Year: 1879

reference with elections. After the
reading of the document some discus
sion arose, during which the republican
members gave assurance that they
would not object to to the presentation
of the report to the house for the pur-
pose of having it printed and recon-
mitted; the idea of desiring this pro-
ceedure being to afford the minority an
opportunity to prepare statement, en-
bracing their views upon the veto
question.
Year: 1879

JEFF. DAVIS has very kindly settled
an important point in history. He
says Qualification and secession began
in New England and not in the south. "
All, yes, we see. 1t was the north that
wanted to break up the union and the
south whipped it back again. How
fortunate it is that we have been put on
the right track.
Year: 1879

As HIS royal nibs, Cetewayo, hasn't
been measured for some time we can't
say exactly how big a man he is now
But then he is big enough to bring out
all the pluck and energy and wealth of
the British in South Africa, to subdue
him. He will no doubt propose terms
OF peace. but it will be dearly bought
NV his conuiIerors
Year: 1879

are confident that the bill will not~r7
ceive his approval, but be returned to
the house with his objections. The
same persons believe that the president
will take the sa me view of the measure
as did Gen. Garfield yesterday, that it
is an attempt toi nullify existing laws
and deprive the president of the power
to carry into execution the election
laws.
Year: 1879

means ever proposed to remove sectionasm IRON
our National politics. regard this movement Oh
the black race as providential opening the way
for the solution Of problem which has thus lar
proved too much for American statesmanship.'


"Do any of the white people Of the South agree
with your views on this subject y


"Ihave had several letters from them indOr5ing
this view, and expressing the belief that
In the distribution Of the colored race
is the only hope of the South as well as
of the negro. This opinion is by no means
confined to Republicans In that section. One OF
the gentlemen who thus writes was n member OF
the last National Democratic Convention. Or
course this sentiment does not exist to any consld-
cradle extent among the Democrats OF that section.
The prevailing sentiment Of that party at the
South Is that the negro should remain rs basis OF
representation and the servant of his former MASTER
and be content with whatever condltions the doui-
inant race choose to impose upon him."


"What is proposed to be done by the emigration
Aid Society, of which you are president " ~,


"The society is a purely benevolent one. III Is
believed that II the movement be governed by wise
counsels. and regulated by prudence and discretion.
1t will be benefit to both races; but II not so
regulated that it may prove disastrous 10 the emil
grant, and very injurious to the agricultural inter-
est of the SOuth,D
Year: 1879

CONFERENCE AT THE CUSTOM HoUsE-lNsPEC-


TON OF Tue wATER-FRoNTs-THE sEcRETARYs
DEPARTURE FOR WASHINGTON THIS MORNING.


The visit Of Secretary Sherman, which will end
to-day, has been marked by tho settlement or the
differences between the members Of the former Lon
don and those Of the present Syndicate and by the
first call for $4,000, 900 OF the 1910 bonds
The settlement Of the quarrel between tho two
syndicates was made by the surrender by
the Bank of Commerce Of one-fourth of the sub
scription made by it on Friday. The call for
80 OOO. 600 of the 10-40 bonds, which was be-
lieved by some to be result of his concession by
the Bank Of Commerce, was decided upon before
the Secretary's departure from Washington. This
apparent change in his financial policy was explained
by him as not being contradiction of previous
statements made by him. That no depends greatly
upon the sale Of the funding certificates was ad-
mitted Wednesday by the Secretary himself. who
said that in case the sales did not amount to tho
sum called for, he should pay for the bonds in cash.


Having passed two days in consultation with
bankers. Secretary sherman yesterday visited the
Custom House and inspected the water fronts of
the city. The visit had been planned two weeks
ago and had no political significance. The Secre-
tary is said to have had wish to exam
inc the practical operation of the changes recently
made, with his approval, in the methods Of the ser
vice. He remained yesterday nearly two hours at





the Custom House in consultation with Collector
Merritt and Naval Officer Burt. No matters outside
of the regular routine business were discussed lt
was said that minor details of the ser
vice. which could be settled more
readily by discussion fa'e to face. than
I'm long correspondence were the only subjects of
conversation. The Secretary is said TO have oX-
pressed some disappointment that the committee
was not ready to announce the result OF the recent
examination under the Civil Service rules for va
cancles in the Naval Office. The examining COM
mittoe had not finished its aboTs at the close of
business yesterday but it believed that the re-
suit would be reached to-day.


At the conclusion of the conference the Secretary,
accompanied by the Collector, Naval Officer and
others, embarked on revenue cutter and made an
inspection of the water fronts of the city. Changes
have been made recently in the division of the dis.
trict designed better to accommodate the needs OF
importers in the storage of merchandise
in bond After an inspection of the East
River front the Secretary was taken up the North
River. He landed at the foot of enty-thlrd-st.
and proceeded directly TO his hotel. He will return
to Washington by an early train this morning. The
evening was spent with personal friends.
Year: 1879

bVU
THE VIEWS OF SENATOR WINDOW on ITS CAUSES


AND PROBABLE REsULTS-A PRoyIDENTIAL


MEANS OF REMOVING SECTIONAL ANTAGONIST.


Senator Window has expressed his opinions
at length concerning the negro exodus from
the South, and its probable effect upon that
section and upon our National poll
tics He says it is the natural re-
suit Of the political persecution and
personal oppression to which the race is
subjected in the South, and Is not inspired
by any partisan motive. He believes it will,
if wisely directed, prove in the end advanta-
eeous to the South, and will remove section
alism from our National politics.
Year: 1879

iBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI


WAsHINGIoN, April 10.-Ihe House knocked one
little job" in the head this afternoon without
much ceremony. In that portion Of the Legislative
bill providing for photo lithographng the drawings
of the Patent Office was clause declaring
that the work must be done IN Washington
if a contract could be made here at q reasonable
price This condition was undoubtedly inserted
in the bill at the instance Of certain persons in
Washington who preferred not TO 90 into COM
petition for the work of the Patent Office
with the companies in New-YOrk, Philadelphia,
Boston and other cities. If this clause had not
been amended it would have been competent for
the Commissioner of Pensions to have made a con-
were willing to do the work, provided in his opinion
Year: 1879

ROAD COMPANIES Or HE PBDfisf Or hhNoho


STATEMENT By SENATOR PLUMB.


iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSE.I


WASHINGTON, April lot is reported from Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana that the exodus OF negroes
from those and neghboring States is due, not to
their ill-treatment but TO the notions wi b which
their simple minds are filed by INSCRIPTIONS
agents of the Kansas railroads and lald COM
panies. Senator Plumb, of Kansas. who is
thoroughly familiar with all the material interests
Of his State, pronounces this story to be utterly
without foundation. The managers of railroads III
Kansas he says are seeking dispose Of their lands,
and have advertising agents In the Northern States
and IN Europe; but their object is not by any
means a phIlanthropic one. They address them
selves only to the class OF people among whom they
can hnd positive purchasers for their lands, and
not to the penniless and possibly helpless, portion
of any community. Senator Plumb is unable to
understand why the colOrcd people of the South
west have fixed their hearts upon his state as their
land of promise, and declares from his own knOwl-
edge that il is not In consequence OF any moYement
10 draw them thither by the people OF Kansas.
If the multitude which IS likely to make ITS way
toward that State is vast and as poverty strcken
as recent reports would indicate, Senator Plumb
says it is unavoidable that there should result n
great deal of suffering among them. Those VINO go
TO the state would fluid present shelter and employ
ment with a chance for the future, dependent upon
their own industry and thrift But their tendency
usually is to cOngregate In the towns ana Ils; the
Senator believes is fraught with evil both TO
themselves and the communities to which they go.
Kansas Is now filing mp at the rate Of two or three
hundred thousand immigrants each year, almost en-
tirely from the more frugal aud cntcrprslng classes
of the East aud of Europe. She is aDundantly able
TO accommodate with homes all who may come 10
her for wears vet from the nature of the case they
should come prepared to care for themselves.