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Year: 1878

Why Women In Paris should Garry
HOEsewbips.


G. G. Fulton's Letter to the Baltimore Ameri-


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1t is still impossible for a young
lady 10 walk the streets of Paris,
unless accompanied bya gentleman
or an elderly lady, without being
insulted. All such who are alone
are regarded as of doubtful charac-
ter. If they stop to look in at a
window they are sure, if young and
handsome, to be accosted by some
of the young men who throng the
streets. A young Partisan lady
never dares to go out alone !; con
sequently, there is seldom much of
youth and beauty to be seen on the
streets. Until she walks the streets
with her husband she seldom walks
them or sees them, except from a
carriage window. All who have
the temerity to disregard this prac-
tice and venture abroad alone must
expect to be accosted and followed,
and smiled at and winkeG at They
are defying custom and habit, and
are being taught the homely lesson
that "when they are in Turkey
they must do as the Turkeys do"
We heard some American ladies
complain to-day that they had been
winked at and smiled at by stran-
gers whilst at eau Bon Marche" on
shopping expedition. They had
supposed that they would be safe
there from insult aud that they
could ego it alone" after riding
there and home again. The store
windows of Paris possess great at
fractions to American ladies' and
they would enjoy a stroll along the
bOuleyards immensely {; but this is
positively denied them, unless they
have a male companion or can in
duce some elderly lady to go along
with them as their chaperone. But
the misfortune is that there is moth
ing more fatiguing than this enjoy
ment; and the old ladies cannot
stand it we'll. Their only chance,
therefore, is to disguise themselves
so as to look aged and ugly and un-
graceful and they can have as large
a liberty as they desire to roam
where they will.
Year: 1878

AS voter feeling deep interest as to
who shall represent the Metropolitan dis
tiict in the next Congress, and having seen
the name OF the distinguished gentleman
whose name stands at the head OF this article
suggested for that high position, I desire to
say, after conversing with businessmen, me-
chanics, and farmers of the district In the
last few days, that however much General
Johnston is loved by us all, he does not come
up to therequirements Of live congressman
for this day. We have had fine tigure.heads
enough We now want an intelligent,
active, young Virginian, who, knowing the
wants OF the people Of this district, will 90
in with vigor and capacity and secure our
rights and look after our interests.


It would seem ungrateful in our people
not to accept Johnston, il he should desire
the position; but 1t is hoped that he will
see that his age, taste, education. and mode
of life unfit him for successful congress-
man, and would subject this district to Sc
rious loss to compliment him. A VOTER.
Year: 1878

--+----sS 81 s.ssFertfs
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE Cry
CHARTER.-The C committee to consider this
subject met at the Council chamber last
evening-Judge John A. Meredith, presi-
dent Of the Board Of Aldermen. chairman.
and Messrs. Gray, Straus, Anderson, and
HaXall. Secretary August read the report
Of the subcommittee. and the general
committee, after considering the same, de-
dations OF amendments to the charter:


To amend section Is so that member OF
the Council elected to fill a vacancy s'shall
serve for the unexpired term, and not until
the subsequent popular election"


Section % to, be so amended that it shall
require two thirds OF each branch Of the
City Council, instead Of three fourtns OF the
members OF the City Council, to assess any
portion Of the cost Of public improvement
upon the owners OF real estate benefited
thereby. go


That section 81 be so amended as to en-
power the city to become the purchaser oI
cay public Improvement, il sold, in which
the city is interested by reason Of any loan
OF money.


They recommend that the Auditor be for
hidden to issue his warrant for the payment
of any money in excess Of the appropria-
ton on account OF which said money is
drawn, on the penalty OF removal from
Office.


Also, that the City Council be empowered
to grant authority to the Committee on the
Fire Department to issue permits to build
wooden buildings during the summer re.
cess OF the Council.


The committee decided, on motion OF
General Anderson, to recommend no change
in the charter as to the mode OF electing the
auditor, collector, justices of the peace,
and constable.


They also recommend that no amend.
ment hereafter made to the charter shall be
valid unless adopted by majority Of the
qualified voters Of the city-that is, after the
adoption of the amendments now proposed


There will be joint meeting Of the two
branches OF the City Council on Wednes
day evening ut o'clock to consider these
! recommendations.
Year: 1878

ENTERTAINMENT AT The FIRST PREsBY-
.rERyAS CHURCH LECTURE ROOM TONIGHT


The ladies of the First Presbyterian church
will give an entertainment in the lecture
room of the church, Broad and Tenth
streets, this evening, commencing at Z


O'Clock. The supper will be under the
superintendence Of the Ladies' Society.
Besides the supper there will be select
vocal and instrumental music. Am0derate
fee will. be charged the proceeds to be
devoted to church purposes. Z.
Year: 1878

sermon on Sabbath observance. In the course
Of the discussion he stated that on next
Sunday afternoon he would complete the.
series BY d discourse on the methods OF
making the Sabbath pleasant and profitable
in the family. i: ,'.,.
Year: 1878

THE GREAT SALE OF BLANKETS is being con-
tinued ut LEVY BROTHERS., who yet have several
hundred pairs to dispose Of at less than cost rather
than they should carry them over the season.
Year: 1878

A whole temperance lecture is EN-.
braced in an incident that came under
reportorial notice in Cincinnati. A
man and woman, husband and wife,
were found dead drunk in gutter
over the Rhine. and when taken to
the Bremen street Staiion-house were
recognized as Alex. Brodbeck and his
wife Lizzie. He is about forty years
Of age, she thirty-three. A few years
ago Brodbeck was the owner of a
good drug store on Vine street, and
was considered one of the best druggist
in the city. His wife was hand
some. good woman and the prospect
for competence and honorable old
age for the pair were bright. The
demon of strong drink, however, took
possession Of the husband, and he soon
developed into regular sot and wife
beater. Matters with them went to
the bad with lightning speed. About
two months ago he was arrested for
cruelty beating his children, and it
was proved on the trial that Mrs.
Brodbeck was nearly as dissipated as
her husband, and totally unfit to have
the care of children. The little ones
were accordingly taken charge of by
the Childrenis Home. Since the
breaking up of the miserable family
the condition and habits Of the parents
became, if possible, worse than ever,
and recently their career OF dissipa-
tiOn terminated in the gutter and the
lookup. A sadder domestic drama
has not been enacted than by this un-
fortunate pair. II points its own
moral.
Year: 1878

A writer in the Chicago Tribun,


says: "Our spelling is perfectly law


less. The moment we try to reduce


it to rule we find the exceptions 30 nu'


merous that the rule is worthless, and


we abandon the attempt in disgust


and despair. II is ameniable TO Meth.
er rule nor reason. Let us ask a few
questions: Why put one p in copy
and two in sloppy One in proper
and two in copper One in pity and
two in dittyI One in control and
two in enroll? One in lizard and


two in izzsrdI One { in clef and two
in cliff Why one in propel and two
in foretell, and two with in gazelleS
Why one o in prison and none in
prism2 Why b at the end Of ones
thumb and none in drum Why ca in
speak and ee in speech? Why is there
a in witch and none in which, Why
an o in touch and none in muchy Why
on in scourge and u in urge, in dirge
and in merge' Why in breeze
aud s IN cheese, and the letter three
times TO tbs sound Of e in either wordl
OF what Use is the y in play, and o
in people, and ea in beauty, the in
You, the W in flow, the in foe, the /
in friend, the u in guide, the in
double, the ch in schism, the in true,
the ne in plague, the bin doubtS But
there is M end to the questions we
might ask. These are but samples,
and easy ones at that. II o-n-e spells
one, why not o.n-e-d-e.r, wonder? If
two two, why not d-w-o DO? Let
us transplant few more spelling.
Eight might bother child's peight;
sign is very fgn; some folks we
can colks; ! do not know why we
spell ksow; on his tongue the sound
ronge; how does opaque taque?
Height is hard to receight; i.n-d-i-c.t
is quiet polict; aisle should make
one smaisle; calf might make one
lalf; and laugh is too funny by
haugh; the spelling of colonel
might be called infonel; | will give
t-h-r-o-g-h and that will do, for we
enough OF such slough"
Year: 1878

The fashion reporter who wrote with
reference to a belle, "Her feet were
incsssd in shoes that might be taken
for fairy boots" tied his wardrobe up
in handkerchief and left for parts
unknown. when it appeared the next
morning; Her feet were incased in
shoes that might be taken ferry boat.
Year: 1878

The Worcester Press suspended a
few days ago. Its last words we're
"we hope the fellow that sent Us the
postal card with stop my paper writ.
ten upon il will be satisfied this morn.
ing. We study 10 please"
Year: 1878

In report recently before the Ger
man minister for education by the sci
entitic committee for medical affairs,
the conclusions arrived at are that gas
light has no prejudicial effect upon the
eyes provided they are protected from
its direct action. For this purpose the
committee recommend shades and bell
glasses Of translucent glass porcelain.
They disapprove of Opaque metallic
shades, since when these are used the
eyes, though themselves in shade, gaze
upon a strongly illuminated surface, and
become dazzled and over-stimulated
On account of the large quantity of
heat evolved by gas, the burner should
not be too near The head of the person !;
the heat is liable to cause headache and
even congestion of the brain. Care
should also be taken to prevent the flame
from fiickering. The use of dark blue
glass is also suggested in cases of irrita-
ton. With these precautions the COM
mittee believe that gas-light may be
used without mischief.
Year: 1878

which was vested in him by it. II
the new evidence were before us
properly we might be of the opinion
that this is assuming that the respon-
dent had vested right upon the mere
adoption of the resolution, but it is
not necessary that we should pass up
ON that question.


We think the respondent was and
is ineligible to the office of District
Judge, and therefore, it is adjudged
and decreed that the judgment of the
lower court is avoided and reversed
and that the respondent Norris Marks
is not eligible to the Office of Judge of
the Fourth Judicial District of this
State, which Office is now declared va
cant, and that there be Judgment in
favor Of the relator against the re-
spondent for costs of both courts.
Year: 1878

Among the early accounts of the
wreck of the Metropolis it was
stated that one of the contrac-
tors who chartered this same YES
sci. decided only just before she
sailed that none of his family OF rel
atives should embark in her. We
have not since seen this anywhere
denied. On the contrary, it has
been confirmed by a Philadelphia
correspondent of one of our cotem-
poraries, who, while admitting its
truth, pleads in extenuation the
great pains taken by the contractors
to satisfy themselves that the vessel
was seaworthy. This argument is
all in vain. The fact that a man is
unwilling to trust what is most dear
to him in a ship is evidence that he
believes her unsafe, which is not
by any means overcome by his will
ingness to let hundreds of others
take their chances on her. We have
only to say that he who thinks YES
sci safe enough for two or three
hundred laborers, that is not safe
enough for his own family, has no
place in American society.


The testimony Of experts to the
seaworthiness of lhe Metropolis is
as abundant as it usually is in such
cases. Experts certified that the
Colorado giant, made of Portland
cement, was a genuine human pet
rifcation, just as experts proved that
the Taritfville bridge. through
which train had broken, was so
strong that no train could possibly
break through it.


The purser of the Metropolis. who
appears to have been quite cool and
self possessed throughout the catas-
tropne. says on the other hand that
"the vessel was rotten. She was
washed ashore in splintcrs, small
enough for kindling wood. pick
ed up two pieces to verify my state
ment. 1t is like rotten punk, or an
old stump that has been decaying
fifty years"


These are terrible facts, and in
view of them, If the statement is
true that one of the contractors fear
ed to trust any one of his own peo-
pie on the vessel, it is q circum-
stance that cannot be smoothed over.
Year: 1878

For every week lost in strike
a certain numb Der Of weeks work
at the higher wages struck for
is required IN order to avoid pos
tive loss to the workmen. Thus
in the case of a strike of six
months duration for an advance
of ten per cent. in wages, five
years labor at the higher rate
will be required. to make up the
positive loss incurred in the
strike.
Year: 1878

Hc IOpIiet IoSo early, UToSo-
ed and shaved every morning,
and then assembled his wives
and children for prayer. After
singing and prayer they went to
breakfast, which was served in a
large hall. Brigham sat at the
head of the table and Lucy
Decker at the foot and poured
out the coffee. The children
had side tables, and their moth
ers could eat with them if they
wished, 1t was to all appear
ances a happy family and as
we'll behaved, polite and manner
ly as any in the land. What
ever heartburnings there were
or jealousies the woman kept
them to themselves, and not
even the boldest dared show her
temper at the table before the
Prophet, whom they all looked
up to as a god. OF late years
Brigham did not eat with his
wives, his breakfast being SIM
ply a bowl Of bread and milk.
On rising each lady put her room
in order, making up the bed and
sweeping. After breakfast the
women walked out, sang, played
the piano or sewed. Several Of
them embroidered beautifully,
made colered cloth and were
very proud of their handiwork.
The prophet kept several car
riages, and the ladies could go
shopping or driving whenever
they pleased. In the evening
all went to the theater, where
Brigham's wives and children
had reserved seats. 1t Is said
the prophet was very liberal and
gave his wives plenty of pin mon
ey. They had a dancing mas
ter, a French teacher and an in
structor in music. During his
latter years Young endeavored
to give each of his favoritc wives
a cottage and 81 900 per year in
pin money. 1t is said he offer
ed a cottage and 1000 per an
pum to any good looking young
lady who would marry him. In
this world he had as good time
as any fellow could we'll have,
and now he has gone to Heaven
to be a king in the New Jerusa-
lem.
Year: 1878

There is much in President Litchenstein's s
brief address on Wednesday to Council
which is worthy Of serious consideration.
The adjustment of taxation SO that real
estate will not bear the entire burden, is o
reform much need, and If 1t does not come
soon it will lead to still further depression
10 real property. The taxation of bonds,
in fact, has been by the cupldity of leaders
become an additional burden on the debtor,
as provision is always to cast 1t upon him
There is no reason in life, why the costly
furniture, carpets, silver, diamonds, etc., of
the rich man, whose whole estate is in
personal property, should not be taxed, and
thereby relieve the struggling freeholder.
The HERALD has at all times upheld the
doctrine that all laws affecting the city of
Wilmington should be first considered by
city council, as that body is the one best
fitted by local knowledge, and experience to
suggest and advise In such matters.
There are one or two things, which If not
attended to, will ere long ruin the public
health, and injuriug it, destroy the proper>
ty of the city, and cramp its growth. One
is the want Of sewerage. The entire foun-
dation of the city is being infiltrated with
poison of our sinks and water closets-in-
deed, worse than infltration is taking place
ia some instances, and that 10 the coating
of the surface of sink wells with glutin.
GUS formation, which in time will prevent
absorption of their fluid contents, then
typhoid breeding miasma will come up in
deadly pufs concentrating our homes.
Sewers are needed.


The Brandywine water should be saved
from further pollution by enforcing the
erection of condent to carry off impurities
flowing into 1t from the various mills upon
It's banks.


The cheapest city government is not the
best, while economy is required by the
necessities of the times, the future health
of the city should not be overlooked. The
Democratic Council has hard work ahead,
we are certain they will do it we'll and
honestly.
Year: 1878

gentleman came TO tho Central once on Tuesday
ana Informed the Inspector IN charge that his wife
mad disappeared from her home In Vest Twenty ninth
street that day aud asked that tho police do every
thing in their power to and her Alarms
sent OUT With full description OF the MISS
ing lady whose friends were sorely troubled
by her absence. Her husband VINO called
again at the Central Otice yesterday, was In great
distress and said that she lost only child wnoin
she dearly loved, and mad been suffering from tem-
porary mental alteration ever since The utmost
Is lot Tor her by her friends, anu Detective
Moran was detailed search the ciIy for
OF ner. She had quite sum OF money aud valuable
lewelry In her possession whom sho lett home
Year: 1878

cannot uprOot one single idea that We have
planted there Does it not become US, then,
to be careful to store thsir minds with truth,
to draw ont the aspirations of their souls for
8 higher lifs-even immortality teach il of
the grandeur of God as witnessed in the
roar of the thunder, the lightniug's fash,
the fury and violence of the stormy winds
His ms jssty in the heavens aud all the hosts
of the world srou1d US; His love and SYM
pathy in caring for all the creatures that he
has made aud the daily manifestations OF His
power in nature! Can q child fail to drink
all this in! Can he doubt that God paints
the rose snd decks the lily fair Can he
fail to hear Gods voice in the thunder. or
witness His power in the stormI Can We,
then, in our own strength take these immor-
tai souls and train them to reverence and
love that pure and holy Being, who placed
them here to glorify His name and show
forth his loveI Dare We in our own
strength, or should / not rather say weak.
ness, attempt to mould that particle of Deity
that is in man aud that slumbereth not -
No one is capable without help from tho
only source of Wisdom-for what are all the
stores of earthly knowledge compared to the
fountains from whence man draws his
thoughts that are truly elevating and grcati
Then. ask strength of Him ''Who hast crea-
ted the mind an imPerlshaole lear on tue
ever green hay-tree of existence word
from wisdom's mouth that cannot be unspo-
ken; ray of Loves own light; drop in
Mercy's sea a creature marvellous and fear
full, begotten By the fat of OmnipOteuce."
that speak in weakness and ye that hear in
charity shall not cease to live aud feel, though
flesh must see corruption; for the prisons
gates as matter shall be broken. and the
shack led soul 60 fTee-free for good or i'll to
sutisfy its appoteuce forever Forever
dreadful doom to be hurried on eternslly to
evil. Forever ! happy fate, to Eipsn into
perfectuess forever.


Then, if our work is as durable as the
mind itself, and as lasting as eternity. let us
seek wisdom from above, that We may do it
we'll, and that the boys and girls now under
our care may grow up to be perfect men and
women, living polished stones in Gods tens
pie, aud ornaments to society and blessing
to our nation.
Year: 1878

The first OF the Pacific Railroad cases
the Union Pacific Company against the
United States-was argued to-day in the
Supreme Court. Among the questions
raised is what legally constitutes the net
earnings OF railroad company.
Year: 1878

ANNUAL REPORT OF SECRETARY SHERMAN,


Secretary Sherman has been engaged foY
some days in collating information to be incor-
porated into his forthcoming annual report to
Congress. He has had several conferences with
the officers at the head of the financial bureaus
OF the department. including the Treasurer of
the United States and the comptrOllpr of tho
currency. In view of the approximation OF
specie resumption and his firm determnationto
carry this important financial measure to full
cOnSummat1On, he Will give a retrospect of
what has been accomplished, and combat the
positions taken by the anti-reSumptioniSlS and
the Soft-mOney men, that his policy has been
and will be ruinOuS to the economic interests of
the country. In addition to this, his general
observations upon the financial interests and
future OF the country will be of great value as
setting forth this vital question in an official
and authoritative form, He will also expose
the fallacy of fiat money and the interminable
calam1ties toeyery interest of the country which
would follow the success OF the greenback
heresy. He does not propose, it is stated, to
urge additional legislation to enable him to
carry ont the resumption act, as he regards
that question settled. and before such measure
could pass specie payments will have been
leached. He enters very elabOrately into the
discussion OF the silver question, and will show
that in resumption this metal will figure as
a prominent factor in connection with gold in
the future monetary operations OF the country
He will explain the grounds for his action in
keeping the amount of coinage down to the
minimum amount required by law. He will also
SHOW that there Will be an ample supply of coin
In the vaults OF the Treasury to meet all possible
demands, and he regards the doubts INA; ;,fested
IN some quarters of his inability to hold his dw;H,
INST prooable combinations of spectators as
Without rrs.Snablss .vuuuauion IN regard to
the national banks he will establish the faci
that they will be in condition to cooperate with
statutes as they are now in possession OF ample
means TO that end
Year: 1878

A STONE THROWN AT SPEAKER RANDALL.-At
a political meeting in Philadelphia last evening
some one threw large stone at Speaker RAN
dali, who was addressing the crowd. The
struck door Immediately behind him. No ar
rests were made,
Year: 1878

and durably established. The compare
lively slight participation of Germany in
Eastern affairs allows the Empire to display
disinterested cooperation in the arrange
ments that may be made by the Powers con-
cerning the future guarantees against re-
occurrence of the trouble in the East, and
for the amelioration of the condition of the
Christian population.


A ST. PETERSBURG correspondent tele.
graphs: Notwithstanding Lord Derby's
explanations, the sending of the fleet to
Constantinople and the Parliamentary vote
of credit produced profound impression
here. We think these acts constitute a
breach of neutrality, justifying immediate
war. Fortunately the Government has not
adopted this view, but is sincerely desirous
of avoiding further complications. 1t would
be dangerous, however, to impose on this
conciliatory spirit. With the general pub
lie war with England would be very popu-
lar; and in the small circle of those who
influence the foreign policy of Russia,
several urge strong measures. The moment
is critical. Even a simple event of tact ON
the part of the British Cabinet might have
momentous consequences"