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Year: 1878




There is now in the upper rooms at NJ. Knoedler x
Co.'S. 1.-The Potato Harvest important and fine
example of the deceased French master, Jean Fran
cos Mlet, the poet painter and the artist above all
who has interpreted most lovingly and faithfully the
sad. hard lives OF the French pessantry. In the fore
ground of this noble work, painted with no attempt
at rendering figures graceful which were not. and a
soil light which hard, but with conscientious
truth. stand and woman. he cmptying
potatoes from basket into bag which
she is holding. short distance behind
two digging up the potatoes
with forks while two women gathering them into
baskets. huge cart stands by them into which tho
filled bags to be placed. The is drear
one for above is stormy sky and the work below
goes weary but i'll the distance if to point an
sllegory. the clouds have cleared away and the land
scspe is bathed in the sunlight. The fore
ground is in shadow, which is deepest
where the figures of the second plane are at
work. Those in the foreground painted
with what may seem an unnecessary hardness Of
outline. especially noticeable in the dress of the
woman whose back is turned to us, but truth not
sacrificed to grace and the material gave
no graceful pleats and folds. To mind the figure
work in the group behind is the better, the line of
action formed by the four peasants, as they work.
being masterly. The management OF the light aud
shade is fine. and the sunlight In the distance is u
strong and telling point. Color and tone admira-
BILE. The picture has been lately sold. and con-
gratulate the possessor of this fine example Of
the first French painters Of this century
Year: 1878

The counterfeit money in circula-
tion throughout the country occa-
sions complaint from the merchants
who are losers thereby. Spurious
coin may be detected with compare
tive ease. but with paper money the
case is different. One trouble is
that genuine notes are permitted to
circulate until they become torn and
dirty, and the counterfeits enjoy the
advantage of appearing in the mar


ket in the same condition. A reme-
dy for this would be the adoption Of
the plan, long in use by the Bank
of England, Of issuing only fresh
notes. An opportunity is thus Of
fered to compare suspected note
with a good one. Since all of our
paper money is issued by the gov
ernment there is no excuse for the
neglect Of this precaution. So
Year: 1878

1t is considered certain if Chief
Joseph had been successful last
summer, the Bannock Indians
would have joined him, and in
any event it will probably not
be long before We shall be called
on to chronicle a war with both
Bannocks and Snakes in Idaho
and Montana, aud whenit comes
it will be a longer, bloodier and
more destructive struggle than
that Just closed on our border
between the Nez Perces and the
government.
Year: 1878

The temperance cause has it's
triumphs, like every other great
reform. A man who is over 100
years of age has just signed the
pledge, and, being snatched from
a premature grave by the extinc-
ton of an evil habit, he looks
forward to a life of sobriety and
usefulness. As the old lady SAID
on hearing it,"If he hadn't vast
ed his life in riotous living he
might have been 120 years old
by this time"
Year: 1878

One evidence OF, the necessity
for the importation of civlliza-
ton into Japan is that in the
vernacular Of that sunny island
there are no profane words. The
deficiency will, however, be very
rapidly filled up. a little ac-
quaintance with the tricks and
the manners of a higher state Of
society will compel the Japan
ese to learn the English language
IN order to give fitting express
sion to his emotions.
Year: 1878

Several Cheyenne Indian chiefs
have had satisfactory consultation
with General Sheridan, in which
they expressed desire to remain
with General Miles and assist him
in case of an Indian outbreak in the
spring.
Year: 1878

Condensed whisky is ono of
the latest inventions for the
Eenefit of the human race. It,
will permit y fellow to remain
beside his sweetheart all night
at the theater, without once go
ing out ssto see o man."
Year: 1878

sumner on Grant.


When the name of Gen. Grant
was suggested for a second term,
Charles Sumner addressed a let
ter to Gerritl Smith on the SUBJ
ject, which contained the follow
ing sentiment. Yet it is said
that Grant confidently expects
10 be again presented as candi-
date for President at the close


f Hayes term, and will remain
In Europe until that time, in or.
der not to become identified with
the divisions which at present
disturb his party:


Priva'e) NAuAsr, Mass August 20. 1871.


Ny DEAR FRIEND Your note and
its enclosure reached me at this
retreat where 1 am with my friend
Longfellow. I regret much that 1
cannot see the Presidential ques-
ton as you see it. Therefore, when
you ask me to Withdraw opposition
to Grant you ask me to aid in the
defeat of the Republican party. I
have too much interest in this party
to do any such thing


But, waving the qpestion of his
success, he does not deserve the
nomination. One term is enough
for anybody, especially for one who,
being tried, is found so incapable,
SC personal, SO selfish, so vindictive,
ara SO entirely preoccupied by him
self. All who have known him best
testify to his incapacity. Don't for
get Stanton's judgment.


And I am asked to help the re-
nomination of such man. Impos-
sible! I love the Republican party
love my country too we'll to have
hand in such thing,


The more I reflect on the question
the more l am distressed for my
country and the Republican party at
the idea of Grants denomination.
We could better have lost one of his
bloody victories. His rule for the
second term would be the imperial
ism of selfishness and vindictive-
without moral sense, without
ideas, without knowledge.


I think that you will admit that
he is the lowest President, whether
i,saN .sJls'lv or morally. we have
ever had. Undoubtedly he is the
richest since Washington, although
he was very poor at the beginning
of the war.


Mr.. Stanton's judgment of him
was positive and given under cir
cumstances of singular solemnity; ;
and the same thing he said at great
length and with much detail to Mr..
Hooper some months before. He
said that he knew Grant better than
any other man or the country could
know him; that it was his duty to
study him, and he did study him
night and day, when he saw and did
not see him, then declared his utter
incapacity. And you are election
eering for this persons reelection!


Think of his vindictive quarrels
since he has been President. God
does not quarrel. What right has
the President of the United States
to quarrel and pursue supporters
with vindictive hate?


Do not charge me with personal
feelings. My life is my witness. I
am an old servant, who has always
thought of the cause and of my
country. Never have I sought any
thing for myself. 1 have simply
worked and served. I was so doing
when I felt it my duty to oppose a
mistaken policy of the President.
Never in my life did I act more sim
ply and sincerely. I could not have
done otherwise without failing in
my duty. Then came attacks, and
all that a small nature, surrounded
and prompted by small men, could
do! Such q man President for
second term. God forbid!
Year: 1878

The Washington correspond
ent Of the Chicago Tribune thus
accounts for Senator David Da-
Wis failure to vote on the ad-
mission of Butler: He believed
that neither contestant was prop
erly elected. Had he voted
against Butler 1T would have re-
suited in a tie, and the casting
vote would have kept Butler out.
Then the question would have
come up ON Corbin's admission,
and had he voted against him
the tie and the casting vote
would have admitted Corbin.
He therefore stepped into the
cloak room and his absence let
Butler in.
Year: 1878

MECHANIC ASSOCIATION EXCURSION This
large and respected society is composed of men
residing in all sections of our city and engaged
In great variety of callings. 1t has connected
with it large number of families and many
Young people. 1t is therefore confidently ex-
pected that there will be a large turnout on
their excursion to Boston on Thursday next.
1t will be seen that it is also open to the gen.
eral public, affordipg a good opportunity to
any having business or seeking pleasure to visit
Boston on very favorable terms, as the tickets
are good to return until Tuesday, Oct. S.b.
Year: 1878

In underground places, the intelligence
of mules displays itself in a remarkable
manner. They soon learn to obey every
command their driver gives them. A
curious freak about mules is that when
anything touches their heads they dodge,
while touching horses ears makes them
throw up their heads. For this very
reason horses cannot be used under
ground, for they would soon break their
skulls, while mules never get injured
in that manner. The switch mules in
the Nevada mines, when the men are
eating, go from man to man begging for
something to eat, and they will eat
cooked meat, pies, drink coffee-in fact,
take anything the men have. One of
the mules, when the men are not look
ing, is in the habit of upsetting the men s
lunch pals and helping themselves with
out leave. They have also taken to
drinking ice water, and are not satisfied
except they get their regular allowance.
The mules which pull the rock-t trains
are driven three or four tandem, each
having a torch upon its head, which
keeps bobbing up and down as they
move along, and they present a very
novel appearance as seen from distance
in the darkness.
Year: 1878

threw him. When the hastily-sum-
moned physician had examined his
wounds, he pronounced him mortally
injured.


Knowing, then, that for him all
thoughts of revenge on Guy were use
less, and that he must soon render up
an account of his evil deeds, his
thoughts turned to Nellie, with feeble
wish that he could undo the wrong he
had done her. So he dedicated q letter,
confessing his sin, begging her forgive
ness, and containing the locket, and dis
patched it to the injured girl, who, true
woman that she was, could not but pity
the dying man, bitterly as he had
wronged her, and, that he might not die
thinking himself unforgiven, sent note
to the hotel to which he had been car
ried, but the messenger reached there
only in time to hear that the unhappy
Fred Acton had breathed his last.


Guy had supposed that Nellie and
Fred were long.since married; but hard
ly had he set foot in London when he
was recognized and accosted by one of
his old friends, who, among the gossip
he had to relate concerning Guys old
circle OF acquaintances, mentioned the
fact of Fred Acton's death, and also said
that Miss Pomeroy was as beautiful as
ever, but unmarried. At this Guys
heart throbbed wildly, and his brain
almost reeled with the idea that perhaps
his own rashness had dashed the cup of
happiness from his lips. Gould there
have been treachery in Fred Acton's
conduct, and had he wronged Nellie all
these weary years q?


Wildly he asked himself these queR-
tions while on the way to his hotel; and
by the time he had arrived there he had
resolved that he would at least see Nell
lie and have an explanation with her.
Once more he turned his steps toward
the well-known house where he had
spent the happiest hours OF his life;
once more be was ushered into the fa-
miliar room, where even the pictures on
the walls seemed to smile on him in
friendly recognition. Bronzed by travel,
the old family servant failed to remem-
Der him, 80 he gave no'name, merely
requesting to see Miss Pomeroy.


Nellie soon appeared; but hardly had
she crossed the threshold when the eyes
of love recognized him, and with wild
scream of "Guy, dear Guyl' she was
folded to his heart.


Long explanations followed. Nellie
told of the loss of her locket on the day
of Guys last visit, and how she had re.
gretted it, being his gift. She also told
of the dying confession of Fred Acton,
and his restoration of her locket, which
she showed him, worn on blue ribbor
about her neck.


Guy, penitent but loving, was fully
forgiven by his deeply wronged Nellie
who, in the Joy of such o reunion, hac
no heart to blame him.


Soon after there was grand wedding
in the stately mansion; and. although
the fair brides ornaments were mill
white pearls, there hung suspended from
the central cluster of her necklace tiny
locket. bearing on it blue forget-me-
not.
Year: 1878

He left a load of anthracite
In front OF poor widows door,
When the deep snow, frozen and white,
Wrapped street and square, mountain an
moor.


That was his deed;


He did it we'll;


"What was his creedP"


cannot tell.
Blest "ln his basket and his store"
In sitting down and rising up;
When more he got, he gave the more,
Withholding not the crust and cup.


He took the lead


In each good task;


"What was bis creed2"


did not ask.
His charity was like the snow,
Soft, white and silken in its fall;
Not like the noisy winds that blow
From shivering trees the leaves; q pail
For flower and weed,


Dropping below.


''What was his creed2'


The poor may know.
He had great faith in loaves of bread
For hungry people, young and old;
And hope inspired kind words he said
To him he sheltered from the cold.


For he must feed


AS well as pray.


"What was his creed ?"


1 cannot say.
In words he did not put his trust;
In faith his words he never writ;
be loved to share his cap and crust
With all mank nd who needed H.;


In time of need


A friend was he.


"What was his creed?'


He told not me.
He put his trust in Heaven, and
Worke ever on with hand and head;
And what he gave in charity
Sweetened his sleep and daily bread.


Let us take heed,


For life is brief


"What was his creed ?"


"Whas his belief?"
Year: 1878

II. L. Hart, U. s. Indian Agent at San Carlos, reports to Governor Gosper that, on the night of the 2lst of December. an In- dian reported b. him that on the night of the goth an American living on Tonto Creek. near old Camp Reno, had shot the captain of band of Tonto Apaches, named Shus- hely-TiZzee, or s'Ned smith, and that the Indians who were with the Captain had fired at the American in return.

 The Chief had nine men with him. all of whom came back to the Agency on the 22d At the time of the shooting four of the h. dians had gone out hunting, and there were only five with tie Chief. Chushely- rizzee told these five, as they approached the mouth of Tonto Creek, that he was going where the white men lived, and would re- join them further on. They tried to dis suadc him, but he went, taking his gun with him. They soon heard shot, and as the Chief did not return, they went to look for him, and on approaching the camp of the sheep herders, white man commenced shooting at them with a revolver. The Apaches returned the fire until the white man went into the tent, and then fired several shots at the tent. They stated that they did not go close to the tent, but could see dark object lying on the ground near it which they believe to have been the body of their chief.

 This party of Indians had passes for twelve men, two women and two boys, to hunt on the Reservation in Pinal mountains, and were far beyond the limits of their passes They say the man who was killed told them their passes allowed them to go to the Tonto country.

 Agent Hart reports this as the Indians side of the story, and asks the Governor for any information he may have, and also that he take such action as he deems proper in the matter.

 Acting Governor Gosper will answer the communication and take such action as he | may decide upon after he has taken time for deliberation.
Year: 1878

Professor Nordenskiold in his report to the Swedish government on the feasibility and importance of the exploring expedition projected by him, to be undertaken, if suf- ticiently encouraged, in the summer of next year, proposes to return to the scene of his former exploits and adventures, the north. ern coast of Europe, from the North Cane eastward. twill he remembered, the recent voyage of an English captain tn those waters. whose experience even more than confirms all the speculations of the Professor. Nord- enskiold believes that a steamer can pass through the White Sea and between Nova Zembla and the continent br the mouths of the Jenisey and the other great rivers of Siberia, and skirting the whole northern coast of Asia, come out safely at Behring Strait in single season, and still give time enough for the naturalists of the expedition to study the hydrographioal features of that region. If the expedition should not get through in single season the Professor deems it possible that it could safely winter at some point on the route. If Captain Wig gins story is to be taken as evidence of tho general condition of the sea near tho coast there can be no great difficulty in the pas sagel but previous experience indicates that his observations were made for an altogether exceptional season. It ia to Do hoped that Nordenskiolds projected expedition lnay be actually made, for the world IS little ac quainted with the actual condition of the coasts that it will touch or the country sh0ve them. Indeed, there is nowhere else so large section of the earth of which so little IS known in civilized countries, and if the Professor makes his expedition he will change that.
Year: 1878

The publication Of the facts connected with the in
vestigation made by subcommittee OF the Board Of
Supervisors into the management of the County Poor
house created great excitement in the city to-day
The County superintendent OF the Poor this after
noon publishes card virtually admitting that
the horrible state of affairs existed in tine
insane department set forth in the
HERALD despatch, but claiming that no effort had
been made 10 conceal the disgrace. The Board OF
Supervisors to-day appointed committee Of Ave 20
investigate the charges. Public Indignation fully
aroused and it is likely that q thorough in
vestigaton will be madc. The ultimate result of the
agitation will be the enlargement OF the poorhonse. in
order that there will be the future for
such outrageous treatment Of its inmates.
Year: 1878

Don't stop to tell stories in business
hours.


Ifyou have a place of business be found
there when wanted.


No man can get rich by sitting around
stores and saloons.


Never fool in business matters,


Have order, system, regulation and also
promptness.


Do not meddle with business YOU know
nothing of.


Do not kick everything in your Faith.
More miles can be made i'm one day by
going steady than by stopping.


Pay as you go.


A man of honor respects his word as he
does his bond.


Help others when You can. but never
give what you cannot afford because it is
fashionable.


Learn to say no. No necessity of snap-
ping it out dog fashion, but saw it firmly
and respectfully.


Use your own brains rather than those
of others.


Learn to think and act for yourself
Keep ahead rather than behind the times.
Year: 1878

In every community there are men
whose sole object and aim it is to make
money for themselves. without regard to
the means OF acquiring it. Their motto is
get money. honestly if you can, but get
money. This class of men are never known
to do an act or spend dollar for any en-
tfprise which may benefit their town. hu.
more frequently they play dog in the man.
ger, and try to hinder others from eneap-
ing in such works,
Year: 1878

Nearly every stranger inquiries first for
the Burning Chat, or cremation grounds,
where the Hindoos burn their dead, and
a single visit generally sufhces. went
there the day after my arrival, and found
an inclosed space on the banks OF the
Ganges, with steps leading down to the
water. A dozen or more men were
standing around or raking the ashes OF
some smouldering heaps, and our ap-
proach was the signal for an appeal Tor
money. On one heap was a hody half
consumed, the fire still burning tiercely,
and another pile, on which lay the body
of a woman, was lighted Just as we en-
tered. The wood was dry, and perhaps
had been saturated with oil at any rate
it famed fiercely up, so that in the little
time that we were there the work of de-
struction went on visibly. No patent
furnaces or other improvements are used
here; there is only a pile of wood and
the body that is to be cremated. After
the body has been destroyed the ashes
are thrown into a sacred river, form of
sepulture eminently satisfactory to the
piOus HindoO. Formerly, the cremation
was more theoretical than real, as the
men appointed to perform the work
would nut the most of the money for
wood into their pockets, and throw the
body into the river after it was hardly
more than scorched. COrpses tloatingi'
the Ganges were an hourly sight, an6
sometimes dozens might be seen in siI.
gle day. Complaint was so general Il.


the government stepped in and h;


something to say; it did not endeavor


put stopto cremation, but it requiredt


work to be thoroughly performed, Al
stationed policemen at the CHAT to 81
that its orders were carried out.
Year: 1878

Yesterday forenoon fatherly-looking
man appeared at the corner of Wood
ward and Jefferson avenue and asked a
pedestrian where the Home of the
Friendless was; saying that he desired to
adopt child. He was given the infor-
nation, but after the lapse of an hour
he had progressed only one block. He
seemed to have put away several glasses
of beer, and his eyes had heavy look
as he asked of boy:


"Bub, kin you tell me where the Friend
of the Homeless isF"


The boy told him, and the stranger
went up as far as the monument, wan
dered around by the market, and at noon
he was heard asking a woman:


Madam, kin you tell me where to
find the Home of the Homeless, as l
want to adopt a orphan?"


She didn't know, and he didn't seem
to care much, as he felt sleepy. When
dragged out of an alley about mid after
noon he looked vacantly around, and
queried:


az zhis er Friendless of er Homeless,
er er Houseless of er Friendless, or er
Friendship of er Homeless, or whaz p


"Do you want to adopt an orphan p
asked the officer.


The stranger lurched along for whole
block, deeply thinking, and then an
swered:


"Nozur; l want a orfun to iopt me-"


He was adopted till the next session
of the Central Station Court.-DetrOit
Free Press, .,t