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Year: 1879

At Oldham, a suburb of Pater.
son, N. j., there is pasturage
for horses and cattle, to which
animals from various sections are
sent to reeuperate. Among others
recently taken thither was team
belonging to Alderman Van Wag-
oner, of Paterson, one of which is
weak and much emaciated, and,
therefore, unable to shift for him
self. Over this animal its mate
stands guard day and night, per-
mitting not one of the others to
approach. There are very few in-
termissions of this watchfulness,
during which the guard moves away
a short distance to Craze, keeping
his eye turned toward his charge.
If any other animal approach too
near it is met by a pairof well-shod
heels, and the distance is soon
widened. Every attempt on the
part of his owner and 9th
ers to reach the sick animal to
afford it relief has been met by
such violent demonstrations on the
part of it's mate that the men have
been glad to beat retreat, the
animal rushing at them in fury
with wide-open mouth and flying
heels.
Year: 1879

Easton Md. Star.


A farmer in the upper part OF
this county last year, at different
times, lost five horses. All were
taken sick pretty much in the same
way. The last one was cut open
after it died, and its maw was found
to be completely packed with sand.
There is no doubt but the sand
killed it, and as little doubt but the
others were killed with sand in their
maws. The man on the farm that
proceeded this gentleman carried
on the butchers business, put mp a
great deal of orn-beef, and was in
the habit of pouring out the pickle
i'll the field back of the barn, whore,
it was very sandy. In licking the
ground to get the salt the horses
bad filed themselves with sand.
Indeed it is said they paved Il deep
hole in the sand to get the salt.
Year: 1879

mind and body, and if anything
deficient in imaginative power.
The presentiment was literally
driven into him, and its veriiication
makes the mystery complete. He
probably would have been the first
to laugh at such an idea i'll another
person, and evidently received it
himself under stoutest protest.
Year: 1879

Many friends throughout the
State have seen with much pleasure,
that this distinguished gentleman
has consented to be a candi date to
represent Harrison county in the
next legislature. That section of
Mississippi has important inter
ests to accomplish, that closely
concern likewise the whole interior
of our State, aud Col. Seal will be
eminently useful. He is an expert
enced statesman and able lawyer,
and thoroughly practical. He will
be elected by acclamation. G.
Year: 1879

a certain professor took up u
normal yonng lady's note book the
other day to examine its entries.
The first note that met bis astOnish-
ed gaze was this: That is d nice
looking fellow over yonder by the
Window
Year: 1879

A man may know all the sciences
and have thirty languages at com
mand, but when he disrobes and
goes in swimming in a country
pond, the small boy can give him
points and beat him without half
trying.
Year: 1879

1t is a little singular, although
no less true that one small but well
constructed fly will do more toward
breaking upa mans afternoon nap
than tue outdoor racket of % full
brass band.
Year: 1879

Take an ordinary straw hat and
sit down on 1t, stamp on it, and let
the dog sleep on it a few nights,
and then it will have been reduced
to proper shape ior lady's fash
ionable bonnet.
Year: 1879

The chap who sat down Oh the
sidewalk last winter and anathe-
mized the ice, now affectionately
shakes it, up in his cocktail and
wonders how mankind could get
along without "a good ice crop.
Year: 1879

The foolish man takes his wife to
a church sociable and spends 50
for ice cream and cake. The wise
man allows his wife to serve on the
refreshments committee, and when
the evening comes he goes to that
church sociable with "a market bas-
ket. If his wife has improved her
opportunities, he comes away ahead
of the game.
Year: 1879

Vienna Given Over to Rejoicing In Honor
of the Emperor's Silver Weddine-An-
Loose from British DOminati0n-Auto-
graph Letter of Emperor W.llIam to a
Faithful and Successful Genoral-Gen-
eral Old World News.
Year: 1879

An army officer who recently arrived in
Chicago from the Yellowstone Valley tells
a story OF what happened TO a herd OF
ounaioes as they were migrating south
ward. The herd numbered two thousand
i've hundred head, and had been driven
out of the Min River country by the Indian
hunters belonging to Sitting Bulls band.
When they reached the river they ventured
upon the Ice with their customary conf
denee. coming upon it with a solid front,
and beginning the crossing with closed
ratks. The stream at this point was very
deep. When the front file which was
stretched out quarter OF mile In length,
had nearly gained the opposite shore the
Ice suddenly gave way under them


Some trappers who were eye-witnesses
OF the scene said that it seemed as If a
trench had been opened in the ice the
whole length OF the column. Some four or
i've hundred animals tumbled into the ope.
Mug all iB heap. Others fell in on top OF
item and sunk out OF sight in a twinkling
BY this time the rotten ice was breaking
under the still advancing herd. The trap
pers say that In less than a minute the
whole body OF bnffaloes had been preeip-
itated into the river. They were wedged
In so thichly that they could do nothing
but struggle for second and then disap-
pear beneath the cakes OF ice of the swift
current. Not beast In that mighty herd
tried to escape, but in solid phalanx
they marched To their fatal bath in the
Big Mu idy." In a minute from the time
the first ice broke not q buffalo's head or
tail was to be seen.
Year: 1879

-Nordenksjold may have discovered the
northwest passage, but the young men of
America feel no particular interest in the
matter. What they want is some kind of
passage by which they can reach their
rooms at four O'Clock in the morning with
out awaking the old folks.-Louisuille Cour-
ieT Journal.
Year: 1879

One of the recent developments of
the city on the social side are quiet re-
ceptions by people of literary, dramatic,
and artistic taste on Sunday evenings.
Cultivated people who are engaged in
their pursuits but are cut off by their
professional engagements from the en-
joyment of social meetings during the
working days of the week, long for the
gatherings in the parlors of their friends
from which their duties exclude them.
The social longings of many artists have
been gratified in a measure for several
years by the holding ofregular afternoon
receptions on particular days of the
week at the homes of several of the
most cultivated people of the city.
These receptions are generally made at
tractive, not only by the presence of
many of the best ladies of the city, but
also by the presence of distinguished
singers and musicians, and there is al
ways a great deal of music at them.
The parlors of the people who give these
charming receptions are havens of rest
to professional people. But the after
noon gathering does not fully satisfy
the demand for this sort of thing, and
the Sunday evening receptions have
been initiated, and are rapidly becom-
ing popular. They are very quiet. There
is no rush of carriages to the door, as at
a kettledrum or afternoon receptions on
week days. Those who have them leave
them behind. The company gathers
without ostentation, and enjoys an even
ing of sober, but delightful sociability.
There is often music. The receptions
are frequented by persons like Mrs.
Florence Rice Knox, Remenyl, and 9th.
er persons of fame, and there is a grea,
rush of those who have the privilege OF
attending to meet and lionize the emf
nent artist who is the guest of the even
ing. There are not many houses in
town open on Sunday evening, but
there are a few, and of good position in
society, and the literary and art world
here could not do without them. Happy
is the hostess who can get these people
to like to come toi her drawing-room.-
NeW York Letter.
Year: 1879

the union of the French telegraph and
postal service, the working of which is
of lessons will extend over period of
five months, and each session will be
terminated in time for the examination
appointed by the authorities.
Year: 1879

A lunatic cur of the canine breed created
big scare in Aldrich's shoe store yester-
day. The little beast-a spitz-came rush.
ing into the store, foaming at the month,
with glaring eyeballs and white teeth gleam-
ing, and sprang at the throat of a lady. A
clerk dexterously caught the little animal
upon his boot toe and kicked him across the
floor, thus saving the lady from his fangs.
The animal then sprang at the plate glass
window, but that was sufficiently strong to
resist his fury. Springing up, however, he
caught a lamp glass between his jaws and
ground it to atoms. Wildly rushing around
the store, he at last found his way to the
rear and fell down into the area, where he
was speedily dispatched with pistol ball.
First mad dog of the season.
Year: 1879

The GLOBE of yesterday gave an account
of a burglary, which occurred on Wednes-
day night, whereby Wilks Bros. we're re-
lieved of about $500 worth of stock. Yes
terday morning, two men employed in load
ing lumber in yard situated on the corner
of Second street and Fifth avenue north,
found number of handkerchiefs. collars
and jewelry hid under the lum-
Der. The police were notified,
the goods found, brought to the police sta
ton where they were identified as part of
the goods stolen from the store of Wilks
Bros, on Wednesday night. A young man
who gave the name of James Delown, who
was prowling around the place where the
goods were found and could give no good
account of himself, was arrested on suspicion
of being concerned in the burglary. On his
arrival at the station he was recognized by
Mr.. w. Wilks as one of stwo young men who
visited the store on Wednesday and made
two smalr purchases. The police are of the
opinion that there were at least four men
concerned in the job, and they are looking
for the rest of the gang.
Year: 1879

CHIEF BATES TO PRESENT HIS REPORT TO THE


COMMISSIONERS AT MEETING OF THE BOARD


To-DAY-THE DEPARTMENT ExoNERATED FROM


CHARGES OF INEFFICIENCY


past week. has been investigating the alleged remiss
and lack of discipline of the department at the
Grand and Worth street fires. will, Mt the weekly
meeting of the Board to-day. present to President
King report Of the result Of his investigation of the
Grand street fire. His report contains detailed
count OF the action taken by the fremen and their
chiefs to suppress the flames; the condition
OF the building previous to the conhasra-
tion its peculiar construction and liability to
fall prey to tho devouring element under certain
pronounced on the main question at tssue-namely
that there was responsibility to he laid at the
door OF the department for the destruction of the
buildings. This conclusion arrived at from the
during the progress of the investigation Stress
laid upon the delay of sounding the fire alarm and
the consequent destructive fury and spread of the
flames before the arrival of the nremen. The system
in existence of Offering special reward To the
Fire Insurance Patrol for distinguishing nres
ment deprecated dangerous to the security of
property. overy thing dcp0nded upon prompt
notification in the ncipien stages OF fire, every
minute increases the danger and renders ii
difficult to subjugate the flames. Tho fire brigade
is compmcnted for their zeal and gallant behavior
in the face of danger and difficulties of startling
nature Reference is made to the death of Fireman
Reilly % proof that great risks had been taken to
combat the flames, and that the men did not shrink
from danger i'll the performance OF their duty.
street fire will be presented ut the succeeding meet;
ing of the Board
Year: 1879

WILL MAYOR COOPER REMOVE THE cosIMIs-


sIoNEIs ?-wHY HIS HoNoRs PRIVATE sEcRE-


TARY WENT 10 ALBANY.


The question as TO whether or not Mayor Cooper
VIII any all OF the members of the Police
Board is the that is at present being discussed
among local politicians gentleman who is a we'll
known friend of Mayor Cooper said last evening
that the Mayor would have taken more decided
course but for the fact that he waiting to see
whether exColoctor Arthur would return to the Gus
tom House.


"Do you know anything" ASKED the HERALD re-
porter to the rumor that Mr.. James e. Morrison,
tho Mayors private secretary has gone to Albany
advise with Governor Robinson to the removal OF
the entire Police Board ~


We'll answered the gentleman as he took from
his inside coat pocket telegram dated February 4.
IL think can tell you something on that point. Mr..
Morrison went to Albany ostensibly pleasure.
but exactly what the pleasure trip consisted III
don't suppose many persons outside OF very select
few know. II is said that he went with body of
Masons to attend meeting OF chapter at the State
capital. Again. it is asserted. that ne went with
party of college students whom he know when he
was tutor in the College OF the City of
New York. Now these stories may all be
true, but III my opinion the main object
OF Mr. Morrison in leaving the city at such time as
this to have little private chat not with Gov
ernor Robinson, but with his son. Mr.. d. q. Robin
son. The last namei gentleman is the private Sec
rotary of his dist nsushed father and enjoys his
hdonce TO IN almost unlimited degree The private
secretary OF Mayor Cooper and the private secretary
of Governor Robinson could talk over matters and
report to their respective chiefs the result. Ii tho
Governor should givea pledge through his son that
he would ndorse any action OF Mayor Cooper Ill
lation to the Police Board row. why. the Mayor
could act promptly and decisivey. have here III
my hand a despatch from Albany that l re-
ceived only a few hours ago, in which, you
see, it is stated that Mr. Morrison to enter
tho Executive Mansion, and remained there tor
time. / kept informed OF all these matters by
friends oil mine at the State capital. III conclusion
let say 10 you that in very short time you Will
some fun. The signs of a coming storm
dkly visible in the political horoscope. but it is too
early to say who will be sLipwrecked and who will
be saved


Mayor Cooper will probably send communica-
ton to Commissioner ErEardt this afternoon in reply
to the one received from the Commissioner few
days SINCE in which he declined to furnish speciica
tons of the charges he had made against his col
leagues.


POLICE BOARD MEETING.


The Board of Police held long session yesterday,
but transacted business OF Importance other than
routine. communication was received from the
Mayor asking il the places No. 81 Bowery and Egyp-
tan Hail. i'll Thirtyfourth street proper places
to be licensed theatres. The matter referred
to the Superintendent OF Police.
Year: 1879

Despite the many complaints against the New York
L" Railroad it will appear from the following letter
that the company is disposed protect the travelling
public far in their power lies in the matter OF
their treatment by employees Of the road


NEW YORK ELEVATED RAILROAD CoMpANY,l


NEW YORK. JAN II. 1879.
H. +. KENNEDY, Esq, No. 40l Broadway, city,


DEAR SIR-Please accept our sincere expressions Of
regret and sorrow that through no error of your
own but solely from an almost unaccountable mis-
take of ticket seller you subjected to such
undeserved treatment by Of our conductors last
week.


4 knowledge Of all the facts has convinced us
that through the over-zeaousness of our employs
you placed in very mortifying position, aud
entitled to and shall receive all the reparation
strive constantly to guard in most jealous manner
and not tolerate in employ for single moment
any servant whom it bo proven is unnecessarily
authoritative treats the patrons of road in any
other than courteous, civil and becoming manner.
Representations Of the contrary conduct to this
office to be carefully and promptly nvesti
gated. and solicit from passengers statements Of
any rude disrespectful treatment they may re-
ceive the end that their interests. comfort and
privileges may be protected far as is in our power
VIII you kindly accept this explanation OF regret In
the frank and sincere spirit in which IL is made. and
acquit of knowingly or Intentionally permitting
any receive from the hands of einploye or
this company any other than the courteous and gen
tlemanly treatment which is properly due each pas
sengcr? Very respectfully, H. Il. BISHOP


Chairman Purchasing Committee.
Year: 1879

Recently returned from Japan. Mr.. Norman Wizard
Is now stopping at the Grand Union Hotel. After
getting ready to start for home he waited about two
months longer in that distant land in order TO obtain
passage q wooden steamer. great is his distrust
of those which constructed Of iron. Mr.. WARDS
prominence inventor and engineer would give
to his views any mechanical subject an Importance
and interest commanding wide attention. AS is
we'll known, he was connected during the ie-
bellion with the building of number of vessels
of war for the government. His studies have
been more or less directed during many years to
the Improvement of marine architecture and his OBJ
servations have resulted in original theory OF the
best method of nsurng the greatest degree of safety
Mt sea- In view of the general discussion awakened
by the investigation the part of the HERALD OF the
practical operation of the bulkhead system III steam
ships reporter yesterday called upon Mr. Wizard and
solicited from him statement Of his conclusions
upon this subject.


The ideas which he impaired will doubtless inter-
est the public and may have good deal of influence
In nciting the important improvements which are
needed in marine architecture. To illustrate what
follows tho subjoined cut has been carefully pre-
pared 1t exhibits transverse section OF hull
which it is intended shall be composed Of two kinds
of material deriving from the requisite strength
and from the other the quality Of stability.


SECTION COMPOSITE sIP--rRAMEs AND BEAAs OF IRON


WITHOUT ATT coNrISuITy-FoRE AND AIT


STRENGTH wooD.
Year: 1879

To THE EDIToR HERALD


number OF employees OF the city have carefully
read your editorial in yesterdays issue with regard
to Mayor Coopers action in refusing to sign the sal
ary lists. apd beg to thank you for your well timed
advice to that Official. II will go unhceded. how
evor SO long as Andrew II. Green remains at the
heat of the kitchen cabinet, for he s Arm believer
In circumlocution and has few old scores to settle
with Mr.. Kelly. When the people of Now
York elevsted MIR. Cooper to the Mayoralty tho
opposition press the electors that such would
be the case. and now look out for distractions in
every quarter that will tend to encourage litigation
ard block the whcols of our well organized Finance
DEPARTMENT. For the first time in three years the
city officials find themselves without their salaries
tho regular pay day. The prctence is dimsy that
an employo might die between the 27th and 3lst of
the month and tho city treasury would be victmzcd
thereby. How could the defunct sign the payroll
and receive his check2 This fact seems 70 have
escaped the notice of Mayor Cooper also that the
employees and all. recover interest from the
city every day their salaries dcaycd2 Yours
truly, TRUE REFORM.
Year: 1879

Complaint was recently made to the Health De-
partment of Brooklyn against tho foul odors which
permcated the class OF Public School No. H.
corner of South Second and Tenth streets. williams
burg. Sanitary Inspector Pcndleton, NJ. D.. was
assigned by the Board to investigate the
subject Yesterday the latter Official presented a
report ut meeting OF tho Board, la which he sets
forth that the school is in unhealthy condition in
consequence OF the foul oors arising from the privy
vaults The Board requested that committee OF the
Board OF Education examine the school, in conjunc-
ton with the sanitary Inspector. and devise imme
diate roine<ly for the evil.
Year: 1879

widow at bort, in Holland, who very industrious
left by her husband, eminent carpenter, with
comfortable house. land and two boats for carrying
merchandise and passengers on the canals She also
supposed be worth about ten thousand gulderS in
ready money, which she employed in hemp and sail
cloth factory with increasing her and in
strucng her children useful branches of business One
night in The year 1885, person dressed in uniform and
broadsword came house and requested lodging II
let lodgings friend said the widow ''and, besides,
have spare bed, unless you TO sleep with my
son, which | should think very improper, you
perfect stranger to all "


The soldier then showed her his discharge sgned by the
major who gave him excellent character and also
passport from the governor of Breda The widow believ
ing the stranger to be an honest called her and
asked INN if he would accommodate veteran who had
served the republic thirty years with share of his bed
The young man consented The soldier was accordingly
Hospitality entertained, and at seasonabe hour retired
Some hours afterwards when all quietly
their BEDS they startled by loud knocking the
door The soldier being aroused, softly down
stairs and listened in the hall The widow and her daugh
ters thoroughly alarmed, rushing about from
to screaming murder! y


The son, with pair of pistols joined the soldier, who
having screwed on his bayonet and fresh prmed his
ket stood awaiting the result Scarcely had the women
been warned to keep out of the way when the door
forced in and two ruhans entered. They 9th in
stany shot dead by the son. who fired both his pistols
once. Two associates of the dead returned the fire
but owing to their surprise and confuson without effect


At the moment the soldier rushed upon them ran
through the body with the bayonet, and the other


turned to escape lodged the contents of his piece which
he had loaded with sugs between the villains shoulders
and he dropped dead on the spot.


The young and the odger then closed the door
well as they could reloaded their weapons made up
good fire and watched till daylight When the work
people next morning they Mortified find four
dead the dunghl adjoining the house. where the
soldiers had dragged them before closing the door The
burgomaste and his Syn attended and took the depoS
tons of the family about the affair. The bodies were
buried road, and stone erected over their
grave with lengthy Latin inscription. The widow pre-
sented the soldier who upward OF seventy years
age, with equal to $780, and the city settled
handsome pension on him for the rest of his life.
Year: 1879

Out in certain Western fort, some time ago. the ma
jor conceived that artillery be used effectively in


fighting the Indians by dispensing with guncarrages and
determined TO try the experiment. howitzer was
lected and strapped upon ambulance mule with the
muzzle pointing toward the tail When they had secured
the gun and loaded it with ball and cartridge, they led
the calm and steadast mule the bluff and up


target in the middle of the river to practice at The
backed gently up the edge of the bluff The Off
stood round in semicrcle, while the major up