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Year: 1874

From the Boston Globe, l2th.


James G Speaight. the bright and
vivacious little boy whose phenome
nal powers as a musician have formed
such an attractive feature Of the rep


reservations OF the s.Naiad Queen" al
the Boston Theater. died on Satur-
day night. very suddenly. Of heart
disease. To no one could the an
nouncement have been more startling
or unexpected than to the officials
of the theater and the members OF
the company who saw him go through
his part as usual on Saturday after
noon. and with whom he was gene
raj favorite. 1t was only as he came
off the stage at the matinee perform


ance that Mr.. Shewell. the manager.
noticed look of fatigue and an air
of lsnguor in the lad. and laying his
hand kindly on the little fellow s
shoulder, asked him. Whats the
matter, jimmy Aren't YOU feeling
well2" The lad cheerfullv replied.
but the manager, seeing that he was
evidently not well, advised him not to
come to the theater in the evening,
and cautioned his father against
bringing him. Accordingly, Jimmy
remained at his lodgings with his
father in the evening, though pro


Tossing his ability and desire to go to
the theater as usual, and saying that
nothing allied him. Father and son
retired early. the lad seeming bright
and complaining Of no i'll feeling.


Some time after the father was
awakened by hearing the lads voice,
and distinguished, after waking, the
words: "Merciful God, make room
for little fellow" or something sim.
liar. He supposed the hoy was talk
ing in his sleep. and spoke to him
with the intention of rousing him.
but received no answer He became
somewhat alarmed, and endeavored
to wake the child, when be discov
cred, to his grief and horror, that his
son was dead. His young life had
gone out with that touching aspira-
ton. Coroner Foye was called, but
deemed an inquest unnecessary, the
cause of death being, manifestly,
heart disease. The lad was a bright
and handsome child, marvel of mu-
sical precoeity, and a perfect enthu-
sisst in the profession for which he
seemed designed by nature. For the
past two years he has appeared almost
constantly in this and other cities,
attracting large audiences, and elicit
ing not only the popular applause.
but the commendation of musical
judges, for the phenomenal he exhib


tied. For only did he play violin
solos with a degree of precision and
technical skill marvellous in one so
young, bat he proved that his musi-
cal powers were not limited to execu-
tion by the grace and accuracy with
which he was able to conduct the
orchestra through an intricate over
ture. He was passionatcly fond ot
music. and it was his life and con


slant thought. The lad was born in
England, and came to this country
with his father about two years ago.
He was not quite seven years of age.
Year: 1874

Go feel what have felt,
Go bear what | have borne
Sink meath blow father dealt,
And the cold worlds proud scOrn,
And suffer on from year to year,
Thy sole relief-the scaldinS tear
Go kneel as have knelt:
ImplOre, beseech. and pray
Strive the besotted heart to melt,
The downward course to stay:
BE dashed with bitter curse aside,
Your prayers burlesqued, your tears de-


fed.
Go weep as have wept,
Ger loved fathers fall;
See every promised blessing swept
Youths sweetness turned to gall:
Life's fading flowers strewed all the way
That brought ME up to wOmen's day.
Go see what have seen,
Behold the strong man bowed;
With gnashing teeth, lips bathed in


blood,
And cold and liyid brow.
Go catch his wiThered glance and see
There mirrored his souls misery.
Go TO the mothers side,
And her crushed bosom cheer;
Thine own deep panguish hide
Wipe from her cheek the tear.
Mark the worn frame and withered brow,
The gray that streaks her dark hair


now
With fading form and trembling limb,
And trace the rum back to him:
Whose plighted faith in early youth
Promised eternal love and truth,
But who fOrswOrn hath yielded up
That promise to the cursed cup.
And led her down through love and


light.
And all that made her future bright,
And chained her there mid want and


strife,
That lowlv tJiing-a drunkard's wife,
And stamped on childhood's brow so


mild,
That whitening blight-the drunkard's


child.
Go hear and feel and see and know,
All that my soul hath felt and known,
Then look upon the winc-cup's glow:
See if its beauty can atone,
Think if IFS flavor you will try,
When all prOclaim-'tis drink and die.
Tell me ] hate the bowl!
Hate is feeble word
| lOathe, abhor, my very soul
With strong disgust is stirred,
Whene'er see or hear or tell
OF the dark beverage of hell.
Year: 1874

EIt was not until a Bridgeport
woman read the recipe in half dozen
different papers that she concluded to
give it trial. We refer to that recipe
which says that Tablespoonful OF
sawdust placed in each boot will keep
the feet both dry and warm" The
husband of this Bridgeport woman
was always complaining about cold feet,
and so the other day she poured two
table-spoonfuls Of sawdustinto bis boots


The result rather surprised her. He
slipped on his boots, ate his breakfast,
and started for his place of business


He had not gore twenty FIVE yards
from the house before he retraced his
steps and commenced to orate on pro-
fame history. AS soon as he got into
the dining room be assisted one boot on
with the loe of the other, and kicked 1t
against a ten dollar mirror, while its
mate struck his seven year-old son on
the head, and made him yell Justify.
His wife seeing that something allied her
husband, asked, whats the matter,
nv dear?" He said something that
sounded something like '.jam it, gath
cred up his boots, and after emptying
out the sawdust, replaced them on his
feet, and shot out the house, with his
feet warm clear to the roots Of the hair
on his head. His wife thinks maybe
she used the wrong kind Of saWdust.
Year: 1874

TThe State Grange of Indiana has
endeavored to fix the standard of Just
how much farming man must do to
be entitled to membership, and have
finally decided that he should rely


more upon the products of the farm for
bis income than any other occupation.
It appears that this will be a difficult
measure to determine, bat the necessity
for some rule seems so imperative that
it is likely this will De generally ap-
proved. I
Year: 1874

There is likely to be strong effort made
to increase the navy. owing to the numer'
GUS applicants who desire to enter. which is
mainly attributable to the large Increase Of
prize money. Officers and men alike, are
judiciously investing their spare change in
securing chances in the next drawing OF the
gift concert Of the Public Library of Ken
lucky. of November 30. and with $2.5OO. 900
which will then be distributed in prizes to
the ticket-holders they expect to have a
large increase CT prize money among them.
selyes.
Year: 1874

At meeting was held yesterday at Monroe,
the home of John McEnery, to ratify the
action of the insurgents in New Orleans.
Although every effort was made to procure
large attendance. and to make it appear
as great popular uprising, a private dis
patch informs us that the meeting was a
decided tizzle. only about hundred and
fifty Of the people Of the parish being in
attendance,
Year: 1874

Manager Bidwell is doing his best to
make people laugh and forget dull care in
these strange times. For the coming
week, which will be the last Of the Sheri.
dan and Mack Combination, he offers an en-.
tire change of bill. including the panto'
mine CT 'Old Dame Trot and Her Comical
Cat"
Year: 1874

chair. Present, Aid. Heath, coey, and
Schuitz.


The Chair submitted


for adoption by the Committee, aa follows:


Your Committee on Public Buildings, to whom was
referred the resolution OF AID Cannon, with reference
to tho selection Of architects who should instructed
to prepare pl.na for tho rebuilding Of the Court
House and City Hall, having hnd the under ad
yssment respectfully repor: hat ~ there appears to
that the work Of rebuilding should be Immediately
entered upon, and bearing In mind the time which
Ing the pana Of so great structure, with view to its
durability and economy in construction, and conyen-
ience Of arrangement for the purposes intended We
Of an architect or architectsi cannot be made
too soon. We also Influenced In arriving 1t this
decision BY consideration Of the economy which
will result from immediate notion, as the prices Of
labor and materials are at presen. exceedingly low, and
likely to continue 30 until Tou would be in position
to receive estimates and by the fact that tr the op-
ion Of those who cooyers4nt with building matters
the proportion Of tbs expenditure which would fall
Of o1erations-that is 10 say, for the cost
Of plans and the building Of foundation-would not
exceed t75 600. Accordingly, We would say that wo
recommend to your honorable lsly TINT active
be taken for the selection Of architect arch
tects in connection with the Building Committee Of
Cook County.


did not like the report. It simply reiterated
the views set forth in the resolution, whereas
the Committee should either report an ordi-
nance covering the subject, OF should simply
recommend the passage of the resolution. It
would be we'll to first confer with the County
Board, in order to present an intelligent report


Aid. Coey agreed that the report was not
drawn up as it should be.


AID. Bailey thought that If the report we're
submitted in its present form the purpose would
be accomplished, and tho senee Of the Council
could pe obtained. The Committee at present
had no authority to confer with the County
Board.


coSFERRISd WITH THE COUNTY BOARD.


AID. Heath moved that the Chairman draw
up short resolution, to be submitted to the
Council, instructing the Committee to confer
with the County Board On the subject Of re-
building the Courthouse. This motion was
adopted.


The Committee next considered the petition
OF various atoue-cutters for work on the Gov
ernmeut building. in preference to workmen who
have come here from Cincinnati. It was deter
mined that the Common Council had nothing to
do with the matter.


TIE HOSoHE BLOCK.


In reference to the petition OF citizens ss to
the leasing OF Honore Block. Aid. Heath vas in
favor OF acting upon it ut once.


AID. Coey wanted to lar It over temporarily.


Aid. Heath moved that the Committea report
Year: 1874

WAR DEPARTMENT,


OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER, :


WASHINGTON, Jan. !, LAM. J


PROBABILITIES.


For New England and the Middle
Atlantic States clear or partly cloudy
weather with light southerly to south
westerly winds will prevail during the
day, followed by rising temperature apd
increasing cloudiness on Thursday
night. For the South Atlantic States
northeasterly to soutbeasterly winds
with rising temperature and partly
cloudy weather except possibly rain on
the coast OF Florida. For the Cult
States generally cloudy and warmer
weather with light and fresh easterly to
southe erly winds and rain in the lower
Mississippi Valley. For Tennessee
and the Ohio Valley less pressure with
continued cloudy weather but without
rain during the day, and the pressure
remaining above freezing, For the
Lake region fresh to brisk southerly
and southwesterly winds with partly
cloudy weather and slight changes OF
temperature. For the Northweat gen
ersliy clear weather With light TO fresh
southerly to westerly winds and without
a decided fall OF temperature.
Year: 1874

We are glad that the telegraph has
given US full report OF proceedings at
the late fashionable wedding in Wash"
ington City. But for these details
somebody might get married in shock
iugly bad taste and the consequences
would be truly appalling.
Year: 1874

EDITOR TRlBUNE:- 1t is with
much reluctance that we make men
ton through your columns of the
dastardly and ungentlemanly con-
duct of some young men at our
Cold Water Temple Exhibition; and
it is only a hope to prevent recur-
renee of the same that impels as to
make the following statement;


On the 9th inst, during our en-
tertainment, young lady-who by
the way is the peer of any Of the
participants sisters-who wore her
beautiful hair flowing loose, had a
large quantity of it cut off, with
what we think must have been a
pair of small pocket scissors and
quite an amount of the fringe Of a
valuable shawl cut therefrom also.
they indulged in running conver-
sation, using the most foul and vul-
gar language, carried on in tone
of voice intended to reach the ear of
the same lady.


Now we do not wish to be COM
PEELED to send out private invita-
tions to the friends and parents of
our Cold Water Templars, to enable
US to exclude from our, entertain
ments the class of persons who COM
mitted this outrage, and we here
take the opportunity of notifying
these young men, and also others
who attend public exhibitions, that
we shall have recourse to measures
not as mild as they have been ac-
customed to, for the punishment of
their ungentlemanly conduct, should
occasion again require.


Yours Respectfully,
Year: 1874

BUSINESS. - Parties finding
mark of pen or pencil across this
paragraph, are to understand there
by that their subscriptions expire
with this paper or have expired
heretofore. We hope all will take
the hint, and conduct themselves
accordingly.
Year: 1874

SEVERAL inches Of snow which
fell Monday night and Tuesday has
made excellent sleighing, and farm
ers improving it to bring to market
their produce, stock and wood. In
this connection we may mention
that III our perambulations about
the country we find no town that
appears 50 bright and busy as Min
eral Point. Railroad debts and all
other drawbacks fail to crush our
sturdy old town. We doubt if an
other place Of like size in the State
does more business, or is more gen
orally prosperous than Mineral
Point. With her only obstacle (the
bond trouble) removed, she will ad-
vance to a still better position.
Year: 1874

Taking Texas and Louisiana in the
above estimate, and it will be seen that
the loss Of acreage is 20 per cent. in the
latter, which will cOunterbalance the
increase, and be very close 10 the first
estimate given. We presume that the
Sun would not dare to charge that the
drought was gotten up by the agTicultu-
raj bureau and cotton exchanges, ana
That it Is simply fiction. II drought
occurred, then the natural result would
have been to hasten the maturing of the
crop; and that this was so is seen from
the crop movement instanced by him.
The receipts in September Of this year
were greater than for any since the war,
except lS72-73. We give the figures;
Year: 1874

Little Rock Gazette: "a few days
since q baggage car in 8 south bound
passenger train on the iron Mountain
road caught fire from spark from tht
locomotive, near Arkadelphia, and be.
fore the train could. be stopped, the
flames had complete control Of the car
which, together with It's contents, wa
destroyed"
Year: 1874

Comparing this estimate of the bureau
with that made by some Of our Nash
vile dealers, who have taken pains to
get at the facts by means Of very ex-
tensive correspondence and actual IN.
specti0n Of the ground, we have:
Year: 1874

No material changes are reported to-day IN the
Beecher- -Titon scandal. Interviews with the prin-
cipals, as well as with their legal representatives
and members OF the investigating Committee,
were sought, but without much avail The legal
representatives OF both parties have taken the
case in hand, and both are understood 10 be in
dustriously engaged IN preparing their respective
work.


Judge Morris has proved himself close.moLtned
counsel, and gives no information whatever con-
cernIng the plans which he has prepared or the
objects which he desires to achieve. He does not
deny the fact that associate counsel have been
engaged with him to prosecute the case or tnat
every endeavor win be used fully develop before
the Courts the mnutest details OF the subject.
Nor does he hesitate to say that when the facts
are fully presented the case, as made out by hts
Client with command very different criticisms to
those which have been elected from the testimony
before the investigating Committee.


Mr.. Beecher passed through Concord yesterday
morning rOlae TO the White Mount ans. THIS
would seem to indicate that his present work Is
done. He has gone abroad for rest


to be actively at work preparing tor the press q
report but 1t is not definitely asserted whether it
will published tomorrow or alter what is sup
posed to be the forthcoming statement Of Mr.
MOulton. 1t is by no means Improbable that some
thing VIII be SAID tonight at the usual Plymouth
prayer meeting winch WIN throw more or less light
upon the vexed question.
Year: 1874

The Eighth Regiment, N. G., at Rifle


Practice Yestertla lay-shooting for the


Eighth Regiment Regimental Medal.


The Eighth regiment Third brigade, First
DIVISION N. g.. Colonel Scott commanding, went
to CreedmoOr yesterday Tor rife practlce. The
distances fired from were those laid down by the
State Adiutant General 200 and 800 yards five
scoring and two sighting shots at each range.
There were 268 men OF all ranks on the practice
ground OF these only 5S qualified to 80 back
to the longer distance. The weather for shoot
ing was excellent; there was very little
wind, but that was blowing at a right angle to the
line of fire. The team total OF the regiment is 239
points. Firing commenced shortly after ten
O'Clock and continued until noon, when a rest was
had before going back to the 500 yard range. The
following Is the distribution OF the men
Year: 1874

Ii may not be out OF the way to call the atten-
tion OF the authorities to the singular fact that
out OF thirty seven men belonging to Company F
only i've were able to make eight points and go
back to the 500 yards range. Company sent
back but five men out OF twenty-eght. and finally
certainly the most wretched shooting that has yet
been made by any OF the troops at Creedmoor; ;
and when officers can bring their men before the
butts with such extraordinary results IL must be
time to inquire just where the fault lies During
the day quite number OF the men distinguished
themselves by the adrOitneSs which they displayed
in eiuding the vigilance OF the guards that were
set to keep them from the beer barrels OF bar
noe nv
Year: 1874


provisional that Is killing France. The worst gov
eminent that Spain ever had would be better than
the hull good hall bad provisional government OF
Marshal Serrano Just rs the Empire in its rotten
est days was Infinitely superior to the government
OF Marshal MacMahon.


Marshal Serrano Is waiting until he puts down
the Carist insurrection to establish definite form
OF government II he wishes to put down the Car.
II SITS he must commence by establishing govern.
ment nrst and giving IL a name-repubic or mon,
archy, it matters little whicb-provided It is
frankly declared and Loyalty supported. because
the absence OF government at Madrid is the
very best reason for Cari0s going there to estab-
lish one.


II Concha intended TO declare for Don Alfonso
he should have done IT before the BATH OF Estella
Then, at least, the AlionsIsts would have been
disposed to fight. As 1t was the Alfons,sts and
republicans went into the battle without caring q
button Tor the result; and very naturally No.
body is gong to fight for they know not what. a
thing without name, a .what Is it ~


THE POLITICAL SITUATION.


As the situation now Is Marshal Serrano baS
no party to support him, neither republicans nor
monarchists, and will venture To predict tnat
unless he establishes, frankly and Loyalty, the Re-
public, or puts Don Alfonso on the throne and
that very soon. Don Carlos will be in Madrid be.
fore year. even believe II Is now already too
late. 1t IS reported that the European Powers are
going TO recognize the government of Marshal
Serrano. But how will they recognize ita Recog-
nize whatS The thing Is absurd and until there
Is government in Spain it Will be impossible for
the Powers to take any steps toward recognizing
one.


or course II spain were united against Don Car
los he would stand but a small chance OF coming
to the throne. But Spain il not by any means
united against him. Few people will MAINTAIN
that the country Is republican. OF that more than
Year: 1874

on the rocks ns slippery rs glass, and
contending with "A current which would
have speedily carried man OF ordinary
strength of bis feet. lie tied the rope
about McCnllough's waist. took holdoi it
with his lett hand simply and both started
for the shore. For u hundred feet or SO,
Conroy had not only TO look out for hlm-
self, but for the enlccbIed old man in his
charge. it was hard WORK. but they
made this distance without accident.


The end was not yet, however. for rs
they entered the torrent which ran
between the shore and the rock, both
were swept of their leet and buried IN
the mad waters. The men on shore
pulled the rope as rapidly as was sale,
and Mccullough and his rescuer were
dragged ashore. The paper null whistle
blew the hour Of noon just rs Conroy
and Mccullough reached the bank. and
simultaneously with huzza5 rent the air,
and ccslacy usurpcd the place OF dread
anxiety.


Tho crowd Immediately took mp
collection for the bravo fellow, and the
sum of 800 was realized. which was
very acceptable 10 a poor man.
Year: 1874

4 painter named Wm. Mccullough,
who was recently at work on the Second
Sister Island Bridge. above Niagara Falls,
by some mischance leli into the raging
current beneath. The water at this point
rushes and surges along towards the cata'
ract, three quarters of mile below, with
irresistible force. All along the stream,
down the brink OF the Anne rcan fall, the
bed of the river is thickly studded with
huge bOulders, around and over which the
current secth; and boils as it in fury at
the distractions. 1t was down this fright.
tul channel that the unfortunate man was
swept with the velocity of q whirlwind.
Ills doom appeared to be scaled, tor
nothing short OF 4 miracle could rescue
him from the clutches Of the augry waters
and The fearful plunge over The falls
below.


It seemed as though he must have
drowned long before reaching the GAIA.
racl, but he did not. Neither did he go
over the falls. In q short time after fall


ing from the bridge, he was seen standing
erect upon rock that lifts itself abCTe
the water in the rapids.


Here he appeared 10 be as far from
human aid as before, Tor it was almost
certain death to so TO his rescue. But n
hero was found equal to the emergency,
and, amid the widest Excitement among
the ihrong who now lined the shore,
preparations for his rescue were made.


A man named Conroy, on learning how
matters stood, went TO place some dis.
tance above the rock. where he found
awaiting use coil OF rope about an inch
in thickness, and passed it into The hands
of about q dozen or fifteen men. lie
consulted nobody he asked no ones
advice; but with as much GOODNESS as ii
he were proceeding to his dinner, he took
one end of the rope in his left hand, told
them TO pay il out 10 him, descended the
bank and proceeded into the river. only
taking The precaulion TO divest himself o!
his boots. About forty feet from the shole
he discovered that the rocks over which
he picked his way were too slippery in
the strong current, and he returned. He
sent TO the Cave Of the Winds for his felt
shoes. and these were brought TO him
with the utmost despatch. These doaned.
he again started on his perilous journey,
from point about 200 lcet above the
rock on which sat Mccullough. He had
TO keep the long line Of heavy rope taut-
with his left hanl, while feeling his way
Year: 1874

A lady of Washington County is
mother of large family of children, and
they are all rather diminutive. a few
DAYS after the birth of the youngest, not
long since, a little niece of the lady called
TO see the baby. After looking at the
inv specimen for lew minutes. the little
girl said: "Aunt Maria, don't you think it
would bo better to have less of 'em and
have 'em biggerP"