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Year: 1879

rate of taxation than is now imposed, and
without any increase of debt" We trust
he sees his way to make this opinion good
in the practical administration OF the city
government but it is indispensable that
the things alluded to should be done,
whether they cost little or cost much. The
great duty laid upon him is to see that
they are done, and that they cost no more
than is requisite for the honest performance
of thorough work The city rebels against
high taxes for the support of political
paupers, but it will not complain of needed
improvements if it gets the full worth of its
money. Let us dismiss needless officers
let us reduce salaries let US economize in
every reasonable way; let us select the most
indispensable things to be done first; but
we cannot afford to stay the hand of i'm
provement if New York is to maintain its
pre-eminence and advance in the great
career marked out for it by its unrivalled
advantages of position.


Itis easy to mark out a programme, but
difficult to carry it into successful execu-
ton, as Mayor Cooper will find out before
he reaches the close of his term. The hard
est part of his task remains to be grappled
with 1t will be his duty, when he has
taken full survey of the situation, to ex-
plain the methods by which he proposes to
attain the desirable results to which he
stands committed. The success of an ad-
ministrator depends upon his selection of
means. It will be the early duty of Mayor
Cooper to explain in detail how he is to carry
his admirable policy into execution. AS yet
it is mere wish. Nothing is more futile
than unexecuted wishes or abortive good
Intentions. 1t is fair to allow the new
Mayor time for maturing his plans. We
await their PRONUNCIATION with lively inter-
est. The great practical question is, How !?
If we are at last to have clean streets it is
incumbent on him to tell us how. If we
are to keep what remains to us of the grain
trade and recover the part Of it which we
have lost the Mayor must tell US how.
If supernumerary officers are to be
dispensed with he must tell us which OFF,
GERS. If salaries are to be reduced he must
tell US what salaries If the Board of APP
portionment is to give place to some better
organizer he must point out and define
what the new taxing authority should be.
It is easy to criticise, but hard to invent.
But unless the new Mayor has resources
which enable him to devise methods, and
executive energy to secure their adoption,
his excellent intentions, which we so cordi-
ally approve, will be like the barren fig
tree which was cursed because it bore no
fruit.
Year: 1879

Every mother has peculiar dread of this
we'll known disease, and there is scarcely
any malady Of those commonly known to
the people that she would not prefer to see
in the house. There is hardly family in
which there is not some fatal story of its
ravages, and the chronicle Of two or three
or more children dead on the same day is
not an uncommon one. Some doctors re.
port that in this, as in other diseases, they
''never lose a case" Perhaps they are in
the position Of the doctor whom an over
sensitive father called for his first born. He
wanted doctor who saved his patients,
and he obtained somewhere or another o
magical mirror, in which he could see, as
he stood on each doctors doorstep, the list
of that doctors victims in their shrouds.
Amazed at the PROFESSIONS he saw in his
glass as he stood at the doors Of the most
famous doctors he went from house to house
in the hope of better results. He stood at
last at the door Of doctor at whose name
there appeared only two tender little VIC
Tins. He called this physician, lost his
child, and found by subsequent inves-
tigation that when he. called him that
doctor had been in practice two days
and had had just two patients. If
these two had not the scarlet fever he had
not, up to that time, lost case of that
disease. Because of the well known gravity
of the severe types of scarlet fever it is a
malady in regard to the spread of which it
would be easy to get up panic in the city,
but in the facts thus tar made known we
see no reason for great apprehension, and
we have no doubt oil has been published
that is known to the health authorities.
People who consider the number of deaths
do not commonly consider their proportion
to the total of the population. If they did
they would see at glance that there is less
Of the fever in the city now than there is
every winter in the large number of coun-
try villages where there are common
schools.
Year: 1879

Our despatch from Tashkend, dated on
intelligence hitherto received by way of
England on some Of the facts reported. As
we learn by the dispatches from the Rus
sian agent in Cabul to General Kaufman
the Ameer in his communication to the
English, made upon his leaving his capital,
declared she object of his departure to be
to submit his differences with England to
the Emperor of Russia" This is rather
more Ineligible than the despatch from
Lahore to the London Daily Ners to tho
effect that he intended to lay his case before
n congress in the Russian capital This in
telligence, directly from the Ameer, confirms
the previous statement made ON the author
ity Of General Kaufman that directions
had been left with Yakoob Khan TO receive
and answer any propositions the English
might make That this was well known TO
the English appears to follow from the
statement that Major Cavagnari had been


instructed to hear in conciliatory spirit
whatever might be said on the part of the
Ameer's representative; but for some in
scrutable reason English officials or jour-
nalists seem to have deemed it worth their
while to misrepresent this simple transact
tion. Precisely what will be tho future
course of the Ameer Is not clear. His
march, as reported, with oil his bat
talions" for the Russian frontier, creates q
situation Of some delicacy for the COM
mander there, who has consequently sought
Year: 1879

IF THE Provision in the new constitution of
Georgia requiring the payment of all taxes rs
preliminary to voting was intended to disfran-
chisc the negroes it has utterly failed. At the
election yesterday all the colored men were on
hand, but large proportion Of the small white
property owners failed to put in On appearance
at the tax office or the polls.
Year: 1879

THE PHILANrHRoPIc EFFORTS of "Nan," the
newsboy, and his gallant little comrades are in a
fair way to be crowned with success. hand
some sum has been subscribed for them by the
members OF the Stock Exchange, and to-day
the Maritime Exchange will help on the good
work
Year: 1879

THE WEATuER.-ln the HERALD Of the 4th
inst. attention was called to the movement of n
disturbance in the extreme northwestern dis
tricts and on the 9th snow storms during the
early part OF the week were predicted for that
region. The change that has taken place in tho
meteorological conditions Of the entire North
west during the past twenty -four hours fully JUS
titles the warning. The barometer continued
high until yesterday morning, when 1t began TO
fall with extraordinary rapidity, ranging in
some sections over half an inch inside Of eight
hours. The wind shifted from the west to
southwest and south and increased in force.
Snow is now falling heavily in Manitoba and the
northern lake districts. The influence of the
disturbance which was experienced in this dis
trict OH Thursday last has passed entirely off
and the barometer is rising slowly, but will
probably commence to fall again tonight. The
area of highest barometer is now over the
central valley districts, the South Atlantic and
Gulf States. 1t is moving gradually southwark
Snow is falling in the lower lake regions and
light rains are reported on the South Atlantic
coast. The winds have been from brisk to high
In the Northwest, West and on the Gulf coast; !;
elsewhere they have been generally fresh.
With the exception of q slight rise in
the Middle Atlantic States and the lake
regions the temperature has fallen throughout the
country. Very severe weather Is likely to pre-
vail over tho lakes during the next few days,
and q heavy snowfall may be expected The
pressure is falling rapidly on the European
coasts and q disturbance is evidently approach
ing. The weather in New York and its vicinity
to-day will be colder and partly cloudy, followed
by increasing cloudincss and possibly increasing
winds. Tomorrow it promises to be warmer
and cloudy, with snow or rain.
Year: 1879

advice from his government. Though
Russia has distinctly declared her intention
to take no steps for his assistance, she can
scarcely refuse him hospitality; but his
battalions decidedly complicate the case.
Year: 1879

Four men in India, partners in bust.
ness, bought several bales of Indian
rugs, and also some cotton bales. That
the rats might not destroy the cotton
they purchased cat. They agreed that
each of the four should own particular
leg of the cat, and each adorn with beads
and other ornaments the leg thus ap.
portioned to him. The cat, by an acci-
dent, injured one OF it's legs. The
owner of thai member wound around it
rag soaked in oil. The cat, going too
near the hearth, set this rag on fire, and
being in great pain, rushed in among
the cotton bales where she was accus-
toned to hunt rats. The cotton and
rugs thereby took fire and they were
burned up-a total loss. The three
other parties brought a suit to recover
the value of the goods destroyed
against the fourth partner, who owned
thst particular leg of the cat. The
Judge examined the case and decided
thus: "The leg that had the oiled rag
on was hurt the cat could not use that
leg ; in fact, it held up that leg, and ran
away with the other three legs. The
three unhurt legs, therefore, carried the
fire to the cotton, and are alone culpa-
BILE. The injured leg is not to be
blamed. The three partners which own
ed the three legs with which the cat ran
to the cotton viii pay the whole value
of the bales to the partner who was the
proprietor Ct the blurred leg. s.
Year: 1879

Marriage places woman in the sphere
where she may attain the greatest hap.
piness; 80 does it advance her to a sta
tion of power and responsibility. Her
power over her husbands happiness is
almost absolute. By wisdom and steadi-
ness, by forbearance and weakness, she
may be to him tower of strength; but
no tongue can tell the way she may
annoy him and render him wretched.
Then cultivate and exhibit, with the
greatest care and constancy, cheerful
ness and good humor. They give beauty
to the finest face and impart charms
where beauty is not. On the contrary,
a gloomy, dissatisfied manner is All anti
+dete toafection; and though man may
not seem to notice it, it is chilling and
repuIsive to his feelings. and he will be
very apt to seek elsewhere for those
smiles and cheerfulness which he finds
not in his own home. Endeavor to
make your husbands habitation inviting
and delightful to him. Let it be to him
sanctuary to which his heart may
always turn from the calamities of life.
Make it repose from his cares; a shell
ter from the world; home, not for his
person only, but for his heart. he may
meet with pleasure in other houses, but
let him find happiness in his own.
Particularly shun what the world calls
"curtain lectures" When you shut
your door at night, endeavor to shut out
at the same moment all discord and con-
tention, and look on your chamber as a
retreat from the vexations of the world,
shelter sacred to peace and affection.
How sweet is the society OF beloved
wife when wearied with the labors of
the day. She shares his burdens and
alleviates his sorrows, for there is no
difficulty so heavy or insupportable in
life which may not be surmounted by
the mutual labors and the affectionate
concord of that holy partnership
Emma, Harrisburg, Ohio.
Year: 1879

RELIGIOUS.
History of the Appar't'on
Of. the Lady OF


Lourdes-
neath Of the Little Girl to Whom


the Virgin Manifested
Herself.
Mass for the Dead as Celebrated
in the Ritualistic Church
Of Philadelphia.
Year: 1879

AUGUSTA, Nc, Dec. z, 1879.


A petition is in circulation here urging upon the
Governor and Council the necessity Of investigating
the charges of Charles u. Rounds that the election
returns have been tampered with. Mcssrs. Baker
and Baker stated to tho Advisory Committee
yesterday that they were the authorized attorneys
for fourteen Senators and ffty-fve representatives
elect. and that behalf of all these, and some
times accompanied by more of thcm they
had applied to the Governor and Council for per:
mission to the returns Affecting them They
made the request in person whenever they could
procure admittance to tho Council Chamber and
have had written applications pending before tho
Council every day since November IL. Tho names
of several senators and representatives who made
such requests and met with response given.


The same legal firm yesterday sent to tho Council
a detailed statemont specifying on information the
errors which they think will be- found In returns
from Franklin. and asking leave to correct the
under the statute of 1877. TO deny this request 1t
s stated that the Governor and Council will be
PEELED to enforce their views to tho unconstitu-
tionality of that statute. because IL distinctly
guarantees the right to have such corrections made
" are applied for.
Year: 1879

ASPINWALL, now 1oF0s


Another of those disastrous annual storms called
'northers dreaded in this latitude has just dew
astated this port and left it in state of ruin The
sea manifested symptoms Of uneasiness during the
night of the 10Th nst and the goth vessels could
not discharge account of the heavy swell. There
were in port three large steamers and eight sailing
vessels the latter for the most part colliers with
coal for the different companies. The accompany
ing diagram will show the position Of the wharves.
direction of the storm. location Of the principal
Year: 1879


WAsH1SeroN, D. c., May 18.-The annual
effect OF Democratic economy is showing itself
again in the exhaustion Of the many approprta-
tions about the Departments. One OF: the most
important Is that for printing for the United
States Courts, aud some Of these have been
Obliged to defer important business till appro-
priations for the next fiscal year are available.
Unless the Legislative and Judicial bill become a
law before July, the interference with the busl-
ness of the courts will prove serious iuron-
venieuce to the public. This annual cripplng
Of the efficient working OF the Departments re-
suits entirely from an attempt to make false
showing Of. economy, cutting appropriations
below the figures which every member Of the
Committee knows to be necessary for promptly
carrying on the public work. - ''


THE ADJOURNMENT


in the House until Tuesday was ior the purpose
Year: 1879

the boys Of American Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. held high carnival last evening at
Baltzs Pavilion at the New Lake End. The en-
tertainment was most pleasurable one and
worthy of the fine mpany that gave It: The
dancing was kept uu until quite late IN the
morning and the uccess OF the affair will JUS
tify the company in giving many other similar
entertainments in the future.
Year: 1879

BERLIN July 12.-The dab lte In the Reiehstag
yesterday on the tariff question was extremely
personal and bitter and several scandalous In
cidents occurred The duty On foreign grains
has been doubled
Year: 1879




One of tho qucercst In the history Of mcdi-
cine has come to the notice Of tho physicians and
while in n certain tho matter is capable OF ex.
PLANTATION still IL is peculiar and has excited great
deal of interest. young lad named Ehart residing
with his parents on West Osagc street, received a
fall and cut upon tho head, tho wound resulting
from stone or sharp piece OF Toe. Tho injury did
not heal kindly. but ran mttcr for quite while.
and at nrst extraordinary effect was noticed. IL
IL not often that cut upon the head, matter how
serious IL may bc produces such effect upon tho
average boy. who usually stand and has TO- moro
than any other class OF humanity. But in this i'm
stance IL different, and IL noticed that tho
lad acted strangely lie asked TO be excused from at
tendance upon school because his mates made fun of
him, for when he went to the blackboard he made
the figures upside down and performed other feats
while working examples which caused the other
scholars to laugh at him. Another strange feature
in the case is that he everything double; stick
81 wood IN two sticks TO him, and where there IL but
object NJ any kind he always two. Even when
eye In closed and looking with the other The same
effect liz produced. or late he has all but lost the
power OF ioconotton, and when no attempts to walk
he acts like under the influence OF liquor and
has power his lower limbs at ALL being ut
tcrly unable 10 walk straight He liz an unusually
bright lad quick and intelligent, in possession OF all
his faculties and ready and willing to do anything
asked of him. 1t Is tho opinion OF tho attendant
physiciAn that he cannot live long, although every
effort which medical skill aud experience sug"sst
is being put forth fVr his rvliof tE
Year: 1879

To THE EDrroR THE HERALD-


Yesterday afternoon Witnessed o dsstardly sct on
the part of that petty official who operates handle
open box at elevated station Fiftythird street.
east side. perfectly sober aud gcntlemanly man
in passing out from the train going north dropped
his ticket fairly over the mouth OF the box this
declare positively, for an cyc witness to the
whole transaction) but just It reached the box


little gust of wind blew the ticket back under the feet
OF the man who operates the aforesaid handle.
The genteman referred to walked on WHOM
this petty handle jcrkcr rushed after him.
seized him, Violently by the collar. and with
the most insolcnt language demanded that
che march back get down a.d pick up that ticket and
put IL where 1t belongs This the gentleman firmly
refused to do saying that he had paid for his rido
ana given up his ticket the designated place, and
was not responsible for any accident which might
happen to IL thereafter. and demanded that no be al
lowed to pass on unmolcsted.


Thcn this little over-zcaot tried to drag the qcnto-
man back and wrcnched away ut his collar to an OK
tent which would have insured q free fight In most
instances. But the gentleman kcpt his temper
dorfully and when the cur let 90 quietly walked
about his business. Now, remembering your innate
love OF fair dealing and fnr play, desire to ask IL
there s no remedy for such gfoss and such sensccss
insults to quiet citizens2 CONSTANT PATRON.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERAI.D:-


viii some of the readers of the HERALD explain
why the bridge at 116h street. across the New York
Central Railroad is not built? 1t is believe thc only
left on the whole route through the city incom-
plete One Hundred aud sixteenth street is probably
the finest street in Harlem. 1t is paved and tagged
entirely through Seventh and the only
between 10th street and 12Ath streets get it Is
dered entirely useless for want Of this bridge. Tho
taxpayers have been heavily assessed to complete
alton only will have the benefit of it. PROPERTY.
Year: 1879

FNorx.--Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address to
insure attention. Complanants who are unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
Write only ON side of the paper.-ED. HERALDl
Year: 1879

The Low Death Rate Of New Orleans


Timely Suggestions from


Elsewhere


One Of the most remarkable refutations OF
the opinion which prevails to large extent
outside New Orleans respecting the health OF
this city in the summer time Is given In the
report made on Saturday last by Dr. White,
the sanitary director OF the Sanitary Auxili-
ary Association. His report states that from
Friday, September -, to Friday, September
10 Tor one sanitary week., the mortality In
the city amounted to only fifty-four. This in
a population OF 100000! Vital statistics show
that this rate OF mortality is far below that OF
any other large city in the United States, and
the records In the office Of Gen. Meyer prove
that the temperature Of New Orleans during
the summer was lower than In any State
metropolis in the country.


It is impossible to assume how much OF the
healthtulness Of the city during the summer
is owing to the combination OF the Board OF
Health, the Sanitary Association and the Inn
provement Department. 1t is worthy Of con-
graduation, however, that all three operated
In accord, and whatever may be the direct
cause, the result Is decidedly gratifying, and
must furnish lesson to possible successors
in the time to come.


A recent article In the Bulletin, published by
the National Board Of Health, contains some
suggestions on


PORT SANITATION,


which seem to be opportune and appropriate
to New Orleans. Speaking OF the filth which 1t
describes as allowed to accumulate in the
shipping portion Of the river front ia ports,
it says:


.sThe effect Of such large areas Of filth, In
cessantly generating and eXhal1ng foul ana
destructive gases, upon the health OF port
cities, is but too well known. 1t is along these
water fronts that the fatal fevers OF the town
have their greatest frequency and intensity,
and that sdlarrheal diseases annually appear
and prove most fatal. 1t Is here also that
foreign pestiiences, like cholera and yellow
fever, first obtain a secure foOth0ld upon our
shores and thence spread with such fatal en-
prpv Indeed the very frequent outbreak
of these diseases among the crews Of vessels
living at filthy wharves has led many able in
yestigatols to believe that they had their ORR
gin in the putrd waters OF the dock which
had penetrated the bilge, OF In the deeaying
wood of the docks.


"The improvements necessary to secure a
good sanitary condition OF ports are within
the means of every municipality. The inn
Dortant features of the necessary works are !:
i b Clean sea or river walls Of stone or wood,
which will be SO thoroughly flushed by the
tides or currents that no refuse can lodge or
be deposited; 2. The extension OF sewers so
that they will discharge their contents below
low-water mark or into the most rapid part
of the curtent.


'sThe general government has taken the
initial step to prevent the Introduction OF
contagious and infectious diseases into fhls
Year: 1879

commission lately appointed by the
Prussian government to investigate the best
class Of ink to be employed for official pur-
poses have just presented tn II report. They
purpose, because they can be easily washed
away, especially BY prepara ions of chlorine.
Inks in the composition of which alizari
tAdrianople redl is employed can be obliter-
ated less easily. But they are Of opinion that
and recommend that 1t shall be used for
official purposes and for all documents the
preservation OF which is OF Importance.
Year: 1879

When Gambetta drove to the great review
In Paris, the officer who rode humbly at the
was heir to the ancient dukedom of Mont
mart. He may have princes OF the house Of
Bourbon in waiting on him a few years hence,
when he is president OF the republic. The
son OF the Genoese grocer OF Camors Is going
as far in France as the son OF the Venetian
jew has gone in England
Year: 1879

Mr.. Long will receive no Democratic sup
port. He will encounter a heated opposition
from both the Republican and Butler parties,
and at the present writing his defeat Is quite
as certain as his election.