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Year: 1879

the Girl seriously sick and entirely un-
conscious All in the house went in
search of Elchanan. but in vain he
could not be found anywhere The
alarming news soon spread in the whole
community: continued search was made
the Mayor Of the city and the Arch
bishop were notified of the occurrence,
Il price was proclaimed for the one who
would discover anything about the lost
child, messengers were sent in all dircc-
tions but of no avail. The only person
who could give any information was ly,
ing unconscious, and all that could be
obtained from her was a meaningless,
mad smile


On the second New Years day, when
the reader commenced to recite the
newly y-composed hymn of Rabbi Sine
on FL chanun nochlotho beuoom
lchoSIpor,' the unhappy father sobbed
loudly. for it reminded him too forcibly
of his beloved child. There was not an
eye in the whole congregation that did
not she'd tears of sympathy with the
honored and bereaved Rabbi In the
glory of the ladies, Bella tainted away,
and it took considerable time before she
was restored and could be taken home
At the close of the service, however,
Rabbi Simeon so far controlled himself
wife. The extreme piety of the bereft
parents enabled them to bear their mis-
fortune with fortitude and resignation.
Margaret died few days after these
occurrences, under the care of Father
Thomas, who had watched at her bed
side since he had been notified of her
sickness.
Year: 1879

interested himself especially in the cdu-
cation Of the bright and hopeful boy.
Thus Felix grew up in the circle of the
Papal court, where arts and sciences
were cultivated to a great extent. When
he had attained the age of nine years.
his patron Ilildebrand succeeded to the
apostolic See under the appcllation of
Gregory VII. With this event com
menced a very exciting period in the
history of Papacy The ideas which
llildebrand conceived while yet hum
BILE monk. he designed to carry out as
Pope Gregory VII. His great plan was
to establish a theocracy on the principle
that the Pope, as representative of God
on earth, should be supreme judge. not
only in ecclesiastical. but also in all po-
litical and international affairs. For
this object he needed a host of devoteeS
in all countries. who should have no
other attachment but the church. Such
in fact were the numerous clergy whose
influence was unbounded but their at
tachment to the church was in many in
stances hindered on account of their
family connections by marriage They
were sometimes not to be trusted in
carrying out the plans Of the Pope, for
one or more of their relatives, some
times their sons, were dependant on
worldly potentates. In order to render
the clergy more attached to the church.
it was necessary that they should re-
main single This was the great plan
of Gregory VII. and tqs bring it into
execution he issued the bull enioining
celibacy.


\ storm Of oppositiom arose against
that papal decree Thousands. of the
married clergy were indiispant, because
they were compelled eEher to sever
their family connections kr to lose their
position In many instaS ices the resist
ance was intense, especiaE in Germany,
But Gregory was not thesman to relin-
quish what he once undertook to do and
deemed was right. Hes sent reliable
messengers to all the rel golting states,
to pacify the irritated clergy and to sub
ject them to his will. Tie ablest of his
contidents in his case wasFather Felix.
who had grown up undera his influence
and was now Il young man OF imposing

appearance and glowing sequence.
Year: 1879

Elchanan was taken to the convent
on the Jacobsberg, and brought into the
cell of Father Thomas Not quite re-
covered from his recent sickness, the
fright and the desire for his parents
caused the poor boy to be Frustrated by
fever much stronger than the former.
The exertions of the good monk nearly
proved abortive, for the sickness which
returned with redoubled yigor threat
ened to deprive him of his prize, But
no efforts were spared to save the life
of the boy At last his strong consti-
tuition resisted the fatal attacks of his
sickness. he recovered again regaincd
consciousness, but he lost all rccollec-
ton of the past. He placed implicit
confidence in Father Thomas, who was
exceedingly kind and gentle toward him
and called him by the name Of Felix. .


When Felix became well, Father
Thomas brought him to the monastery
of st. Jacob at Bamberg, where nobody
would think of searching for the lost
child and no outside investigation could
discover him. Felix soon became the
favorite of all the monks of that estab-
lishment. They taught him all they
could and were astonished at his eager
desire to learn, his wonderful faculty Of
comprehension, and his remarkable mem
Dry. At the age of seven years he could
speak and write the Latin language
with great facility. But this was all
that he could learn at Bamberg, and the
Prior, who was very fond Of him and
desired that his abilities should be cul-
tiyated to the best advantage, took him
to Rome, There Felix also surprised
everybody with his wonderful talents ,
he was introduced to the Pope, who
took a great interest in him, and en-
trusted his further education to the best
professors,


At that time the Papacy was at the
acme Of its power The successors Of
Peter were able to make the most pow
crful monmchs subscryient to their will
by the thunder Of accommodation.
IIildebrand, a Benedictine monk, man
of unlimited ambition and possessor of
great influence and the most intimate
friend of Archbishop Laurentius Amalf
Year: 1879

REVIVAL OF AN OLD CUSTOM IN THR


HoUsE-THE DEBATE ON THE ARMY


BILL IN THE HoU oUsE-sTALwARTs UN-


EASY ABOUT THE COURSE OF THR


PRESIDENT.


WASHINGTON, March Is, 1870.


The democrats in the House have wise
ly agreed that the debate on the political
clauses in the Appropriation bills shall be
continued as long as the republicans de-
sire. The ablest men on each side will
be heard therefore, and once more, after
many years, the House will become a
speaking body. All the bearing and re-
lations OF the proposed measures will be
| discussed, aud the country will, il is to
be hoped, revive and old and almost for
gotten custom and read the speeches. In
| that way il will be instructed, not merely
on the questions at issue, which are of so
little Importance that either party might
surrender without the least harm to any
interest, but IL Will be able to see what
spirit moves the leaders of the two par
ties, which contains the ablest and the
most sincerely patriotic men, whose ad.
vice the voters this fall and next year can
most safely follow.


1t is quite an event that any public
| question is once more deliberately dis
cursed ia the House of Represent .tiyes
For years ii has not been deliberatve
body IN any true sense, for the majority
have constantly choked off debate by the
misuse of the previous question, and the
most important measures since the war
have been passed with the House delib-
erately gagged. 1t may be added that
many OF these measures could hot have
passed lad debate been allowed. The
evii custom ofpreparing bills in the secre-
cy Ot the committee room, Introducing
them under the previous question, re-
fusing to allow discussion and passing
them by the mere brute force of an un-
instructed partisan maj prity, is to blame
for much Of the mischievous legislation
which has kept the country 10 needless
turmoil since 1865. If the democrats
, should be wise enough to abolish the Gus
, tom and bring back the old habit ofthor-
ough debate before voting, they would
perform service for which the country
ought to be grateful, and do what would
once more make a seat in the Hous,
worthy the ambition of really able men
More than this, they would regain for the
T House the respect and influence which
the Sena'e, where debate is free, has gain
ed at its expense.
Year: 1879

In order TO make more room both for
passengers and express matter the Della
ware X. X. Co., are moving the paled
frnce in front of their office, corner of
French and Water streets back nine feet.
The wooden trough at the water plug,will
also be taken down and reduced about
two thirds. When completed the i'm
proyement will be a good one. The re-
mainder of the yard in front Of the office
will be laid out in flower plats.
Year: 1879

The selection OF the Hon. L. L. Platt, OF
Owego as the preventative OF the Empire State the
National Republican Committee and his selection by the
chairman as "a member of the Executive Committee.
very only 10 his many friends but
20 good Republicans the Southern Tier IL fitting
recognition Of best and most active elements In the
Republican party and q worthy compliment 10 worthy
man Why Is he O recognized leader IN his party
throughout the state2 Is IL because he has shown high
Qualities Of Is because he Is eloquent
persuasive In speech f. II rather because he Is
true as pure high minded IN political m bust
afars-because have found from long expert
that he is frank and manly truthful statement
and wholly free from the small and sharp tricks that
will sometimes make successful q ward poll
tican but absolute failure u any higher aud more
honorable placet
Year: 1879




The Daily Newss Berlin correspondent hears
from a good source that the Car has agreed TO hand
over the Government to the Czarewitch so ia as he
internal affairs OF the Empire concerned. Tc this
pIOpOsition however, the Czarewtch Will not assent
Year: 1879

GREAT RUSH TO GREET HIM-THE NEGRO EXODUS


THE UTE PROBLEM


General Grant was the recipient of many
calls yesterday. He visited the White House
and several Departments, and was given q
dinner by Levi P. Morton. The Secretary
Of the Interior is chagrined at the fail
ure of the Peace Commission he thinks
the Utes have forfeited their rights
under the treaty. 1t is believed that
the impossibility of acquiring title to land in
the South is strong reason why so many
colored men arc seeking honTs in the North.
Year: 1879

IL you don't wish to fall in love
keep away from calico. You can
no more play with girls without
losing you, heart than you can
play at roulette without losing
your money. AS Dobbs very just
ly observes, the hcaristrings of a
woman, like the tendris OF a vine,
are always reaching out for some
thing to cling 10. The conseqnen.
ces are. that before you are going
you are gone, like one legged
stove at a street auction.
Year: 1879

Taking notice of the fight be-
tween the boys in our last, only
served TO incitc others to attract
attention, and if possible, become
more conspicuous. So lcng as these
boys can attract the attention Of
grown people without interference
on the part OF their parents, just so
long will they continue to cut up
We suggest that the Mayor treat
them the same as other disturbcrs
If the peace.
Year: 1879

We hereby notify our
friends and the public
generally that from this
time forth we Will cease to
sell for credit on any
terms whatever. We are
aware that in order to do
this we Will have to sell
cheaper than our neigh
bors, and we are prepared
to do so. AS we are
building we are very much
pressed for cash, and
therefore it viii be better
for US to sell for cost than
to sell on ever so sh ort a
time, no aatter how good
the buyer. The facts in
the case are just these: it
is a necessity with US to
have cur goods or to have
the wherewith to buy
more. OF course we do
not expect to do so much
business, but we are de
termined to do what we
can.


Our Lumber Yard is
now full and nearly com
plete.
Year: 1879

The New York Ti6nne still occas-
iOnaIlv iusinuales that they have q
batch Of unpublished ciphers on hand.
Alter the success they have had with
the Others they can safely let them see
the light. We await them anxiousIy.
Year: 1879

THE Illinois Legislature, finding
that State matters were too small a
field for their vast infellpcfs, have
turHed their attention to business
witch we had formerly supposed be
longed tn the province of Congress.
Trey are now engaged in wrestling
with the Presidents salary.
Year: 1879

New Orleans City Item.


There appears to DO but little oppo.
sition to the new constitution In any
portion of.the State. Indeed through
out the country parishes it is even
more generally acceptable than in the
city, for the interests of the rural dis
tricts were more faithfully attended to
than were chose Of our great metropol-
itan municipality. The limit placed
on taxation; the limitations intended
to restrain the Legislature from un-
warrantable grants and excessive cx-
penditures; the decrease in offices and
the still more marked decrease in off,
cial salaries; the discreet revision of
the Judiciary, So far as our country
parishes arc concerned-all these fca-
lures of the new instrument are in such
marked contrast with tho correspond
ing features of the constitution Of 1868,
that few will be found unwilling to
give to the proposed instrument tho
ratification Of their consent.


But though the interests Of the city
were in some respects seriously over
looked; though the Capital was un-
wisely removed; though our municipal
debt-of far greater Importance to the
majority, in amount, of our taxpayers
than the State debt-was slurringly
NASA AAouSA WIZ Ju\sASAOA AASA-
chinery of our proposed city court is u
piece OF bungling and unsatisfactory
workmanship, without appellate or
remedial provisions, still the general
disposition is to ratify the new consti-
tuition and give it an honest trial.
Even the separate debt ordinance seems
far more likely to be approved than
condemned. True, it IS by no means
all that has been demanded on either
side, and if ratified, it will be on n
basis of compromise, representing as it
does mean betwiXt two extremes.
Still the advance made is in tho right
direction, and when quiet shall again
be restored to the State the dawn Of a
now prosperity will commence.


Captious critics may indeed object to
this feature or that OF the now tcsta-
ment, and to the manner, where tho
matter is not at fault, but us Il whole
it meets q hearty approval, and will
ON election day be triutnphanhy rati-
fed
Year: 1879

country Is that we have entirely too
many young s'gentlemen' in it who
will neither look into mother earth
nor learn trade, and whom necessity
pinches, they ego west'' aud labor,
because 1t is beyond the line of old
associations. When we get over this
feeling Of false pride, you may reason
ably look for prosperous and happy
country, with immigration equal to


productive demands. Then upon our


enraptured vision will break a land Of
fairer promise aud better things.
Year: 1879

Pinchback, who was tho leader OF
the colorcd element in the latu Consti-
tutional Convention, writes to an officer
of a colored suffrage league at Wash
ington that the new Constitution rs
adopted by the Louisiana Convention
for submission to the people chcctunfy
guarantees in every particular the ciVi'
and political rights Of tho colorcd citi-
zens of the State. All attempts to dis
criminate against them by fixing an
excessive poll tax or by requiring the
ownership of real estate as a Prc.rc'
nuisitc for suffrage were voted down.
So also was tho educational test. In
the matter of the support OF the public
schools PinchbacIl says the cOlorcd
ncoplc get full recognition. lie says
that in regard to the State debt the
colorcd delegates in the Convention
opposed every form of rcpudiatinn,
and favored paying dollar for dollar.
Year: 1879

Yesterday afternoon while religious
services were being held in the West
End Park, Tenth ward, the speakers
were frequently interrupted by the ex-
clamation Of an unadulterated Hiberian
who, too drunk to understand the pre-.
else nature of his offence, kept insist.
ing upon holding meeting on his
own hook. He was a good son Of the
church and he wanted to know by what
right the speakers had to set themsel.
yes up as teachers Of men. As lie wan
ted to argue the point he was left in
possession, and last seen of him he was
haranguing away at the benches.
Year: 1879

This morning the coroner held an in
quest over the remains Of little colored
boy named Samuel Pierce, aged about
three months. He died last night about
$50 O'Clock. At the inquest this morn
ing the mother stated that he had been
sick ever since he had been born and
that she was doctoring it herself. From
other evidence taken the coroner rem
dered verdict Of death from natural
causes.
Year: 1879

The Enterprise and Athletic Base
Ball clubs both of this city played a
match game of base ball on Saturday
at Rodney st. Grounds which ended in
victory for the former club by score
of 81 to 8. The Enterprise has also
beaten the Our Boys twice this season.
Year: 1879

House did . great deal towards the


success Of the association, and the


pleasure Of its members. Nor must We
overlook the politsness sud sonsidsra-


tion Of the visitors at tho beach, who


were entirely willing to resign the best
Of the house and grounds everywhere
for the convenience Of the teachers.


However to Messrs. Downhan and Car
psntsr 10 due the greatest credit for the
energy, tact and disinterested ness which
they displayed in bringing about the
meeting, as we'll as in making and
carrying ont the arrangements for the
stay Of the association at the Beach.
To them more than to any one else is
due tho large number Of those in atten.
dance, the facility with which large
amount of business was transacted, and
the cordially and enthusiasm which
characterized the meetings. REuoBorH.
Year: 1879

TIL. site of the new Court House pre-
sented an animated appearance this
morning, large force of men being at
work, and the walls and embankments
OF the old basin are rapidly disappear
ing.
Year: 1879

Died, on the morning OF November 10th, at
the home Of Edward Modem, four miles west
Of Paw Paw, Anna Lake, aged sixteen years
and seven months.


A little more than sixteen years ago the
mother OF the deceased came to her mothers
home to die, leaving the baby Auna with an
, older brother to the care and keeping OF that
mother. Faithfully, sacredly, have both Father
and Mother Modem kept the charge intrusted
10 them, guarding the little one with the ten
derest care, dreading, lest the disease that hur-
ried the mother 10 the grave should cling to
the child. Bat as the years went By, and she
lived and seemed to grow strong, they took
courage, hoping their fears were groundess,
but when, last spring, the warning cough sound
cd IN their ears, they were quick TO take alarm,
and fastened away farther north, hoping that
she might gain strength and health by the
change. But the hope was not realized-the
chills and fever clung to her, and in short
time they returned to their home TO settle
down and face the dread fact which grew more
and more apparent each day, that Anna must
die. The truth so plain to others did not dis
turb the heart OF the young girl, for, with the
hope so bright in every young life, she lived
on, unconscious OF her condition, wondering
meanwhile at the sad faces about her, and plan
ming for the future, and especially for the win
ter term Of school. How could they break the
sad news to her? Sadly the mother wept and
prayed for courage 10 undeceive her, and
strength came; and sitting by her side she told
~ hat
glory OF early piety shone out in it's full radi-
ance. Faith triumphed, and she said, "Tm
not afraid to die" Then tho dear Bible on
which the mother had leaned as she entered
the dark valley became the daughters solace,
and underneath her she felt the arms OF her
mothers God. Surely swiftly, consumption
did it's work, and when the bell rang for school
on the first morning OF its winter term, the sad
news passed from lip TO lip, 8 Anna is dead
Study was impossible, 80 they thought TO calm
their grief by works Of love for the dear dead
schoollnGte. They brought the evergreen, myr-
tie and flowers and decorated the walls with
pictures, ornamenting the school-room as for a
welcome guest; and all the while their hearts
were aching for a glimpse of the LOVING laugh
lpS race tnat WOulu meet tuem no more. mus
mid flowers and tears we bore her TO the grave
old and young sorrowing together at the loss
Of one 80 loved and lovngI


She leaves an only brother, whose strong
arms and loving heart will sadly miss tie pre-
cious burden they have held go carefully. Our
tears fell with his above the coffin, our hearts
acbed with the aged father and mother as we
thought Of the lonely days to come, yet we
clung to the sweet hope,


Our dead shall live again,


And we shall call them ours where
Sprngtime never fades,


And roses droop no more. A. B.
Year: 1879

A lady in the street met a little girl
between two and three years old, evi
IDENTIFY lost, and crying bitterly. The
lady took the baby's hand and asked
where she was going.


"DOwn to find my papa" was the
sobbing reply.


What is your papa's name 7'' asked
the lady.


"His name is papa"


q" But what is his other name What
does your mamma call him 7''


She calls him papa, persisted the
little creature.


The lady then tried to lead her along,
saying, " You had better come with me.
I suess you came this way"


q Yes, but I don't want 20 60 back.
want to find my papa," replied the little
girl, crying slFesh IS if her besrt would
break


What do you want Of your papa p
ssked the lady.


e want to kiss him"


Just at that time s sister Of the child
who had been searching for her came
along and took possession of the run.
away. From inquiry it appeared that
the little ones papa, whom she was
earnestly seeking. bad recently died, anC
-he, tired OF waiting for him 10 come
home, had g ne ut to find him.
Year: 1879

1t may not be generally known that
salt is an excellent preservatiye OF timber
from dry rot The props and galleries OF
the great salt mines Ia Poland and Hun
gary are found to endure for ages with
out any apparent decay. Wooden piles
driven into salt marshes last far longer
than tn se driven into iTesh-water mud !;
and experiments have been made which
show that dry rot may even be checked
after It has begun by immersion OF the
injected wood in salt water. In many
countries the custom prevails of soaking
the logs in the sea before saving them
up, especially logs of hard timber, such
~ oak, elm and ash, with a view TO
render the wood more durable.
Year: 1879

The ingenious d-vice of a Boston
maehinist proved worthless becsuse
somebody had already patented the sane
invention, and the disappointment crazed
him. he is possessed by the hsllucina-
ton that his brains were taken out to
be repaired. and have never been put
back into his head. That is why, he
thinks, he can not Cortrol his mind.
Year: 1879

IN examining St Louis iron furnace,
which had been unused for some time, q
mine of ore was found, one hundred tons
Of which had run out through hole in
the stock and worked lis way deep down
into the ground The melted iron had
solidified into one hug 20 mass, so COM
pact that charges of dynamite which
shake the houses for squares around,
appear to have little e. ct upon it.
Year: 1879

Comptroller Knox, whose business and
duty it is to see that the national banks
comply with the laws under which they
exist, has discovered that the imprudent
and hazardous system of over-certifying
checks, by which good many banks stim-
ulate and facilitate Wall street speculation,
is contrary to law. Under his instructions
Bank Examiner Meigs yesterday began to
examine the practice OF the banks, and of
sixteen which were thus scrutinized by
him eight were found to have INDUCED in
the custom which is now declared illegal


The Comptroller of the Currency las
very great and summary powers over the
national banks. 1t is proper that he should
have such authority, and he ought to bo
vigilant in its exercise. We hope he will
do all that the law requires in the premises,
and we are confident that many bank presi-
dents and directors will be glad to see q
stop put to practice which leads and even
forces them to take risks which ought not
to be ventured on by prudent bankers.