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Year: 1874

The Louisville Commercial has this
to say with reference to the General
Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South, to be held in that
city, the first Of May: 1T will be
composed of nearly five hundred men,
bers, half of them the most distin-
guished ministers of the denomination,
and half its most prominent lay men,
bers. The assemblage of the Confer
ence willattraetbesides many hundreds
of visitors interested in its delibera-
tions, and anxious to see its members.
The whole South will send representa-
tives to Louisville, and our city is not
likely again in long time to have an
to form and cement so
many valuable friendships as this meet
ing will give opportunity for. The
General Conference is not likely to
meet here again for a generation. Its
sessions are held only once in four
years. The convention which framed
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, at the time when the great di-
vision in the Methodist Episcopal
Church took place, met here in 1874,
thirty years ago Considering the
rapid growth of the country, it is like
ly that it will be more than thirty years
before it again becomes Louisyille's
turn to entertain another General Con-
ference.


This meeting of the General Con-
ference will be especially interesting,
because it will be the first at which
accredited representatives from the
Methodist Episcopal Church will be
present, the last General Conference Of
that body, held at Brooklyn, having
provided for such representatives 1t
would be a gratifying coincidence if
Louisville, which was the place where
the division in this great religious body
took definite and prominent form,
should be the place where q movement
for reunion was inaugurated


As we said above, the conference will
continue in session for month. Dur
ing its continuance a daily paper, under
the editorial management Of Rev. DR..
T. o. Summers, of the Nashville Ad-
voeate. will be published for the pur-
pose of furnishing full official repoit
of its proceedings.
Year: 1874

From the New York Graphic.


| A little Italian woman, with a ehilG


in her arms, hurried through the gate
of the Roosevelt street terry-house


last evening, and moment later was


scarcely discernible in the dark shad


0w of the corner in which she. sought
shelter. She was lily clad, and the


major portion of the thin, bright-color-
ed shawl that covered her head and


shoulders was wrapped lovingly about


the babe in her arms. Her dress OF


calico was worn, faded, and patched in


places until the original pattern was
little more than a patch itself; yet
there were no tattered ends, no rags.


The child nestled close to the mother


and babbled in a subdued manner


scarcely audible few feet away.


When the boat entered the slip the


mother was the first to go on board.


Well dressed men and women, and


children clothed in garments of rich


warm texture, filled the cabins, and


the little Italian woman attracted no
attention. but remained crouched in


the further corner of the forward
cabin, probably unseen by more than
the two or three personss immediate


ly surrounding her. Hardly had the
boat left the slip when the chatter in
cident to a public conveyance was ar
rested by the singing of the first lines
of the ballad, Kathleen Mavourneen."
A moment later men ceased reading
their papers and listened. All eyes
were turned to the insignificant figure
in the dark corner. When the last
words had been sung, perfect storm
of applause was given. and in return
the woman sang one of her own native
airs, ballad plaintiye and touching,
of one whose home and friends were
far away, while she, the child-widow,
mournfully called on the sea to give
back her dead. Her voice was mar
yellously sweet aud clear, and the air,
rendered as it was with subdued stress,
was very effective. Several women
sobbed aloud, while there were not a
few men present who coughed sus-
piciously and turned their faces aside
for a moment, using their handker-
chiefs very energetically. That woman
left the cabin richer by score of dol
lars, for as she glided through the
crowd with outstretched palm bank
notes and loose change were pressed
into her hand in lieu of the pennies
usually cast to mendicants, for she was
but beggar. She related her story
subsequently to gentleman, who made
inquiry into her life. She was educa-
ted for a public singer in her native
city, Genoa. Her father was chorister
of popular church. Four years ago
she fell in love with an American who
was visiting Genoa Her father op-
posed the attentions of the tourist,
who he said was dissipated. 1t was the
old story from that point. She fled
with her lover, and few months later
he deserted her. By selling her jewel
ry she paid an emigrant passage to
New York. Her baby was born on
board the ship. She had searched
the streets for the man she believed
was her husband until she had no hope
left. Even if she found him he might
repulse he:. Her baby was sick, and
in devoting herself to its care she had
lost her work. Now she was beggar.
No, she would not give her name; her
friends should never know her
fate.
Year: 1874

A BALTIMORE woman has taken
time by the forelock. A few days
since she brought to the register of
wills in that city a will made by her
husband. and which she desired to file
for probate. "When did he die p in
quired the sympathetic clerk to whom
the document was handed. Why,
bless you, responded the woman, ''he
amt dead yet, but he gave me that
pointing to the will), and be drinks a
quart Of liquor every day, and ] guess,
continued she, with a laugh. he'll
play cut in about three months" The
officer had no more to ssy, and quietly
filed AWAY the will.
Year: 1874

that and put about as much more to it,
and with the pile thus made he hired
a man to do his work at home, so that
for every dollar he received he paid
out two. We must acknowledge this
sounded to us, who had never been
behind the scenes, a little fshy.
Upon the whole, we conclude, that if
the movement inaugurated by the
Grangers is properly carried out, great
good will result to the country and to
some lucky individuals in particular.


Yours to command, %


7i szaa KNIcK.


ASHLAND CRY. March IA.
Year: 1874

men are at my heels they know | am
writing to expose them. You may
hear from me again by mail. if should
deem it best to expose the other de-
grees. Until then, adieu. From your
sacred friend. B. POLE.
Year: 1874




There are two ladies in this county,
one aged 81 and the other 63 years Of
age who have lately cut their third set
of teeth. Mrs GulvertOn, the younger.
has only four of these new pet teeth
two above and two below 10 front. A
Mrs. Chapman, a widow, has full set
above and below. About six months
since she had the remnant Of the old
teeth removed by a dentist preparatory
to having an artificial set put in. When
the dentist came to take the cast for
the artifcials he found full new set
of naturals just coming through .he
gums. Both these ladies live in the
same neighborhood in this county, and
these facts are verified by competent
witnesses who know the parties. But
is this not rather hard on the Dentists?'
Year: 1874

aid sent for one of the members of the
city press yesterday, and made state
ment which might assist in convict
ing him of the atrocious crime, but
which certainly will offer no manner
of excuse for it. He presented the
plea that he had been drinking beer
and whisky; was angry and excited,
and did not know what he was doing;
had no intention of killing his wife
when he threw the knife at her AL
most every murderer in the country
could offer such excuses for his actions,
1t remains to be seen how much these
statements will avail with q Court of
law. Mcdonald showed some contri-
tion for his actions, and wished him.
self much bad luck for the part he
took but it may be naturally sup
posed that his grief, like his temper,
will be furious and brief We have
not heard that he expressed any re-
grets for his poor children, who are
really the greatest sufferers of all.


The children as stated, have been
taken in charge by the Sisters of
Charity, and will thus secure COM
Portable home. Fears were enter
tanned of violent demonstrations by
the incensed citizens against McDon-
aid to such an extent that detach-
ment of the Los Angeles Guard was
retained to protect the Jail through
Monday night, and until o'clock
Tuesday morning. The result proved
that the precaution was unnecessary,
however, as no movements of a disor-
derly character were made. Referring
to this matter, the following card was
published by Judge O'MelVeney yes-
terday:


We have heard it reported that
threats have been made to organize
for the purpose of hanging some of
the prisoners now in Jail. This every
man who has the honor of this city at
heart, should at once abandon and op-
pose. The city is liable by law for
private property destroyed by mob.
Its effect would be to degrade us in the
opinion of mankind elsewhere; the
act itself would be a crime. No man
can justify the act of taking men un-
armed from the custody of the officers
of the law, held by law, and the oaths
of the officers for trial, and hanging
them without trial. If we have
laws, and men ready to execute those
laws, as honorable men we are bound
to regulate our conduct in obedience
to those laws, and assist them to do so
according to law, and not by violence
and disorder. The law must be
obeyed, for the interest of all requires
it; and every good citizen is urged to
discourage, to oppose, and prevent
any movement on the part of others,
to inaugurate any riotous conduct for
such purpose.


1t is much wiser for all to let the
law take its course. Let men be tried
and abide by the result, rather than
to disregard the law and inaugurate
violence and Dloodshed by our own
hands. H. X. S. O'MELvENEY,


County Judge.


June 80, 1874.
Year: 1874

Many contradictory reports were
noised about yesterday regarding the
of the murder of Mrs.
Mcdonald by her husband, last Mon
day afternoon. No developments
were made, however, beyond those
given in our report of the terrible
yesterday morning. McDon-
Year: 1874

pa- The tide ofimmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two. 2Lo
Year: 1874

A Matter OF vital Importance UIti-
mately Involving the Problem SEQ
be cor Not to Be- for Somebody ~
Special Meeting Of the Council to
Consider the Subiect-RepOrt Of the
CITY Attorney.
Year: 1874

La Mothe WAS not great writer. bu,
he understood human nature. Finding that
his book had slow sale, he procured
p ohibition against The reading Of it, and
every copy was disposed Of.
Year: 1874

When a friend dies and is buried.
there's an end of him. We miss him
for space out Of our daily existence :;
we mourn for him by degrees that be-
come mercifUlly less; we cling TO the
blessed hope that we shall be reunited
in some more perfect sphere; but so
far as this earth IS concerned, there S
an eni Of him. However near and
dear he was, the time arrives when he
does rot form a part OF our daily
thought; he ceases to be>even an alb
straction. We 90 no moro with fow-
ers and tears into the quiet cemetery :;
only rain and snow fakes fall there :;
We leave it for the fingers of spring to
deck the neglected mould. 49,


Butwhen our friend vanishes, unae-
countably in the midst of a crowded
city, or goes off on a sea voyage and IS
never heard Of again, his memory has
a singular tenacity. He may be to all
intents and purposes dead to US, but
We have not lost him. The ring of
the door bell at midnight may be his
ring the approaching footstep may be
his footstep; the unexpected letter
with foreign postmark may be from bis
hand. He haunts US as the dead never
can 5.


The woman whose husband died last
night may marry again within lustre
of. months. Do you suppose week
passes by when the woman whose hus-
band disappeared mysteriousIy ten
years ago does. not think of him?
There are moments when the opening
of a door must startle her.


There is no real absence but death.
Year: 1874

Although the Territory of Arizona and the counties thereof are not hard up, financially, we take it to be the duty of all good citizens to work for retrenchment, wherever there Is d chance to retrench. Heretofore it has been customary for our judges to call in the ser vices of many jurymen, when such services were, really, not needed, and we do hope tha, a proper regard for economic management o Territorial and county expenses will, in the future, enter into the plans of our judges for carrying on the business of their courts. But for useless trials and unnecessary delays in transacting the business of courts, every county in the Territory would, to-day, stand free from debt and doubt as to whether tho law of this land was meant to punish ol shield rOng-doers.
Year: 1874

The Central City (Colorado) Register should be more careful of its statements. In recent number it tells its readers that the treasurer of Arizona Territory had sloped, with $500 of public money and several thousands of private capital. Its itemizer read our article about the flight of sheriff Thomas, and got matters west and crooked
Year: 1874

The last Citizen received at this office has the opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Campbell x Baker vs. Shiyers--concerning right to water, for irrigation, which we may reDroduce
Year: 1874

The San Bernardino Guardian is now in its eighth volume. It is with pleasure we hear testimony to the fact that the paper is now doing magnificent work forits section of Cal ifornia.
Year: 1874

This hattering exhibit of tonnage built is an in
crease Of more than per cent of the total ton
mage of 1872, as near as it can be Appropriated
The total value of the tonnage produced the pres
ent year will be 50 ,030.
Year: 1874

She was very still, and appeared to
be asleep, when suddenly she sprang
into the middle of the room, where she
fixed her feet on limited spot on the
floor, to which also her nose was ap-
piled, as if closely grasping something
which she held in her claws. This
continued for short time, when the
nose was gently raised, and the visible
attention was directed to the feet,
which still continued their grasp but
after time one of them was gradually
removed, and then the other, on which
puss appeared greatly at loss to i'm
agine whittier the imaginary object
could have gone so as to escape her
grasp. She looked in various direc-
tions along the floor with a foolish face
of confusion and then again her atten-
tion was directed to the spot on which
her feet were closely pressed, as If to
examine closely whether the presumed
escape had been sinking through the
floor and when this seemed unsatis-
factory the disappointed animal, now
widely awake, retired once more to re-
examine the place, as if she found it
impossible to comprehend how an OBJ
ject she had SO plainly seen and
grasped should have sunk into nothing.
Many minutes elapsed before this cat
appeared to be reconcilcd to the con-
viction that what had been a dream
was not in truth reality.-Land
and Water
Year: 1874

The other day Colorado miner from
Fairplay came to the valley for sup.
plies. He carried his right arm in a
sling one eye was twisted; face
scratched, torn and indented with
ridges, and head as guiltless of hair as
billiard ball, and looked as if he had
been invited by some of the Indians to
scalping picnic; but it turned out
that he had received all these wounds
from the claws of grizzly. The griz-
ely obtains full growth in four years.
At six he is in his prime, and able to
cope with any animal in existence. The
lion would stand very poor show in
the hug of a grizzly. The average
weight is l, 200 pounds, but number
have been killed in Colorado who kick
ed the beam at 1900. Old man Griffin,
of Canon, an early settler, and reputed
to be q sharp bear hunter, knocked over
a grizzly last fall that weighed 1000
pounds after being dressed. The claws
were long enough to anchor a good
sized sloop, being nine inches in length.
He fought to the last, and, with three
balls square through the heart, charged
upon the enemy, and dropped down
stone dead so close to the old man that
he could touch him with his paw.
They tell a story of a foolish young
fellow, residing on Current Greek, who
made q bet that he would lasso griz-
ely and bring him into camp. He
made the experiment, and slipped a
good moose over Bruin but the latter
sat down upon his launches coolly, and
commenced hauling in on the line. In
vain the horse struggled-the power at
the other end was irresistible but,
fortunataly, the lariat broke and the
rash young man escaped. r..
Year: 1874

A story is told of Governor Chilten.
don, who was one of the early Govern
ors of Vermont. He was quite an ex-
tensive farmer, and in those days to be
a Governor did not greatly interfere
with the incumbent's ordinary vocation.
He had two sons. One of them was a
bov of bright intellect and the other de-
cidedly dull. The old gentleman
thought that nature had done enough
for the youngest and that he would
make his way in the world without
more than common-school education,
but that the elder one would need all
the aid of liberal education to make
up the natural deficiency, and he was
accordingly sent to college, while his
brother was kept on the farm. It hap.
pened one spring that among the fruit
of the Governors herd was very
stupid calf. It would not suck or drink.
and no amount of effort on the part OF
the father, son, or hired man, could in
duce him to take his sustenance. After
repeated trials the good mans patience
gave out, and he said to his son,
=" Freeman, what on earth shall we do
with this stupid fool ?" 81 don't know,
father" was the ready response, Gun
less we send him to college with Mar
<;u -
Year: 1874

ApvrRr1sNa.-A good advertisement
in q newspaper is the best of all possi-
BILE statesmen. It is o salesman who
never sleeps and is never weary; who
goes after business early and late; who
accosts the merchant in his shop, the
scholar in his study, the lawyer in his
office, the lady at her breakfast table;
who can be in q Thousand places at
once, and speak to million people
every morning, saying to each enc the
best thing in the best manner
Year: 1874

| CdAFIEh IL


Once on time, little boy, who was
a fsherman's son, and lived on Long
Island Sound, went home from school,
carrying with him successful case Of
chicken


| CHAPTER II.
pox. His mother put him to bed and
administered the usual remedies, and
the next day he was much better, but
it was with great difficulty that he could
be restrained from scratching his nose
with his fnger.nails. He said that it
itched so dreadfully that he couldn't
help it, and didn't care whether he had
nose


CHAPTER III.
left or not. On the following day,
however, the little boy was SO much
better that his mother told him that he
might go down upon the beach and
play in the warm sand, provided he
would promise her that he would not be
so cross the next


CHAPTER ".
time he got sick. He promised her
that he would not, but gave her to
know that he didn't go much on chicken,
no how, and didn't want no more
chicken-pox. He said that the next
time it came round TO him he would
pass, and take oyster-pox in his'n for
change.


THE END.
Year: 1874

That ILLUMINATIoN.-TheH HteliJencer
in speaking of the Democratic celebra-
ton in this city, said: "Among the
buildings brilliantly illuminated on that
occasion, was the private residence of
Mr.. Brown. of the DISPATCH" This
item having gone the rounds of the pa
pers to show our sympathy with a par
ty victory, it may be as we'll to say that
our private residence was not illuminas
ted on that occasion; that we have TAX
en- no part in party politics for several
years past, or in any demonstration of
rejoicing at party victories. If the late
Democratic Victories prove to be of ma
terlal advantage to the country, we will
then rejoice: but not till we see some of
the beneficial effects. for we have lost
all faith in party triumphs.


A house which was being prepared
for our residence, and occupied by son
of the editor, was illuminated by a
youth bearing our name, who believes
in Democratic victories. We had no
part or lot in the matter.
Year: 1874

SUBDUED. our impenetrable ego
tism We had come to think that We could
neither be intimidated nor subjugated; |;
but our friends in Seattle have struck
our vulnerable point; have conquered
us with kindness. and we surrender,
their willing bond slave for all time
Upon the occasion of our 25th mar
riage anniversary, they filled our mod
est little cottage on the hill and piled
upon our tables their love offerings till
we stood abashed at the extent and rich.
ness of the display; and what was of
priceless value to us, was the hearty
and cordial manner of the giving, car
rying conviction to the heart and under
standing that friendship, and not idle
display, was the chief motive. It was
then that We realized the wish of SO-
crates, when asked why he had built
himself 30 small a house. "Small as
it is," he replied, 81 wish could fill
it with friends The festivities of the
occasion were crowned by visit and
serenade by the Sing Verein," in full
force, for which the members of that
society have the heartfelt thanks Of
our family and self. This manift sta
ton of the love and esteem of our
neighbors, without distinction of party
or religious creed. is ample compensa-
ton for all the con,umely and reproach
of which we have been the object throu'
life time of almost perpetual conflict,
and we haye no higher ambition in l;fe
than to retain and strengthen the conf1-
dence and respect thus freely manifested
to MS and ours. in which Priest and
Minister, Catholic and Protestant. Is
raelite and Christian, Democrat and Re-
publican. laid their offerings side by
side in attestation Of their common
friendship. 'o'la
Year: 1874

IT is noticeable that very few married men, who
went to the Fair, took their wives with them.
The meaning Of this we do not know. Some
say it is an indication of hard times and others
give other reasons. 1t is certainly not n lack of
fidelity, at least it would not seem SO, from the
tender and emphatic promises made by some, tc
bo back by certain tine. One recently mar
RED gentleman before leaving, said, "wife, just
as sure as the train comes at a certain time,
will come" The train came, and about the
same tine, came telegram, conveying the
news that COW was on the track and he could
not come.


Another gentleman went without his better
half. But, after arriving, changed his notion
and sent for her
Year: 1874

PEACHES Clipper Gap, besides being blessed
with foot-hill climate, is blessed with some of
the best foot-hil land IN the State There are
some handsome paces-homes we mean-near
the place where the town of Clipper Gap will
stand, when, in few more years, its fruit in
terest will make it place of some Importance.
Among those places there is, perhaps, none
more handsome, or prolific in its productions,
than that OF Capt Honn. BY some kind of an
accidental slip, which, doubtless, was made on
purpose, there was, few days ago, box of
peaches, from his place, left at our office. We
shall not attempt to describe their luscious fla
vor, nor to tell how large they were, but will
just say that if they had not been the best and
largest peaches in the country, they would, in
all probability, not have found their way into
the HERALD office.