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Year: 1878

As the streets arc being stripped of the old
wooden pavemcnts 1t occurs to us that the re-
moved blocks can and ought to be utilized
Tor fue! for the poor, and that much suffer-
ing might be alleviated thereby. OF course
we are not advised as to what disposition
the District government is making of this
mass of fuel, but 1t does seem that it should
have been devoted to the ends of charity
under some system which would be cquita-
bic and beneficial to a large class of indi-
gent persons, who are approaching the cold
Of winter with dreary prospect, and who
in that way might possibly be saved from
absolute suffering. 1t is to be hoped that
those engaged in the charities of the Dis
trict will at once take this matter in hand,
and through it inNugurate system and
resource of relief that will dispense much
comfort at very triiling expense. If the
blocks can be obtained for the hauling, then
let repositories be established at convenient
points, where they can be dispensed under
the auspices of some organized charity, that
cheer may be carried to many a dcsolatc
and suffering habitation.


We understand that large quantities of
these blocks are being stored by persons of
ailluence or those who are well to do as q
part OF their winter fuel, and at merely
nominal cost. 1t would seem that much
more good could be accomplished by reserv-
ing and utilizing them in the cause OF
charity. We throw out these hints or sug-
gcstions for the consideration of the city
government and almoners of our public
charities, who are much more conycrsant
with the ways best adapted to the dispens-
ing of these comforts. The prospect is that
the claims upon the charitable resources Of
our citizens during the coming winter are
to be heavy and pressing, and that every
expedicnt should be resortcd to to spread
these benefits rs widely as possible.
Year: 1878

A NEW Characterization of the theory of
Fiatism has been demonstrated by the ex-
Perience of some of the impecunious classes
since the cold weather has set in. One of
them remarked yesterday that he could not
keep himself warm by pastng on his back
an expired pawn-tickct representing an
overcoat which he had "spouted last sum-
mer in anticipation of the good times yet to
come,
Year: 1878

a RARE opportunity is offered to any one wishing
IA to engage in the GROCERY BUSINESS. The
right man can do good business. Good location.
For particulars enquire at


ja3d1ws STORE 9SS CONGRESS ST.
Year: 1878

THE Turks have been surprised again.
They have wonderful capacity for that sort
of thing and must be in as great state of
bewilderment as the child at his first jugger's
show. Their generals send dispatches to
Constantinople saying it is not believed the
Russians have sufficient force to capture such
or such position, and while the despatch
is on the way the position is taken.
Year: 1878

The banks of Richmond have renewed
their demand for the gold bullion and coin,
the property of the confederate government,
seized in that city by the Union forces. 1t
would be an act of "conciliation'' to comply
with the demand, and since they are so fond
of silver down that way let them be paid in
that metal,
Year: 1878

IT is said that the southern and western
sections of California are fast becoming sterile
because of the destruction of forest. Tree
planting will have to be resorted to on an ex-
tensive scale.
Year: 1878

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We adyise you to give the
Grand Union trial.
Year: 1878

The latest swindIing in rural districts
is for two oily-tongued fellows to call upon
aifarmer. ostensibly to abtain statistics for
the Agricultural Bureau They remain
to dinner or over night. and insist upon
paying for the accommodations furnished
them, when they pass a counterfeit bill
upon their host and receive good money in
exchange,
Year: 1878

OF the thousands who die annually Of
how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLOAN LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & CoD Liver OIL.


1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.


The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle OF it. nwf
Year: 1878

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in the
country. dWtf
Year: 1878

IT'S A FACT WORTH KNOWING, that
Milk of Magnesia not only recti6es disor :
ders of the stomach and bowels, but is an
excellent dentifrice removing tsrter from
the teeth when mixed with water and ap-
Piled with brush. Sold by all Druggists.
Year: 1878

keeping her off from actually spring
ing on them by dint of vigorous
and incessant shouting, and con-
stantly changing front, according
as the tigress herself kept moving
from one side of the rcck to anOth-
er, and occasionally retiring a few
PAGES, and then stealing forward end
crouching again. The state of their
throats, and the terrible husky
whisper to which their voices were
in the end reduced, may easily be
imagined. However, down to their
humblest followers, hunters as a
rule are merry set, and directly
actual danger has passed away the
danger is forgotten.
Year: 1878

drawing-rooms of the magnificent
palace Of the czars. III ls


Who would believe that eight
short years afterwards the brilliant
young emperor had breathed his
last, and that Nicholas aud Char
lotte would succeed to the throne
of Russia? Truly the inscription
of Encouragement ring had proved
prophetic.
Year: 1878

ChamDer Journal'l


A tigress with young cubs is al
ways very savage, and will some
times charge anybody approaching
her den or other resting.plaoe before
her own presenceis at all suspected.
Three men IN the service of the
writer were once obliged to take
refuge on a rock only some six or
seven feet high, where an angry
tigress bayed them, and repeatedly
threatened to charge home for at
least two hours. One of the men
was armed with a sword, and the
other two had nothing but sticks in
their hands. Tho tigress crouched
at the very foot Of the rock, which
was small but flat-topped, over and
over again. She there alternately
blinked and glared at the unfortd-
nate men, who only succeeded in
Year: 1878




"With just enough of learning to mis-
quote" is one of the stinging lines in
Byron's "British Bards and Scotch Re-
viewers" This was fair retort upon the
censorious critics against whom it was di-


rected but as to general readers it would
be very unfair to charge an absence of
learning or culture upon them because Of
a failure to recite the thought or sentiment
of an author on all occasions with precise
verbal accuracy. To enable themselves to
do this they would be obliged to burden
their memories with words and phrases to
the exclusion of more important subjects,
and all for purpose which can be served
quite as we'll by reference to the authors
works, OF to some handy book. When
making such references in conversation,
strict verbal accuracy ought not to be
required but when writing for publication,
it is unquestionably the right practice to
verify whatever quotation is to be used,
wherever it is practicable to do SO. The
Observance of this habit tends to keep our
classic a a otations free from corruption, and
the neglect of it tends to what has occurred
and will continue to occur-the twisting
of terse and apt expressions out of shade
and meaning. This last-mentioned casu-
atty has happened to saying attributed
to Walpole, itAll men have their price "
There is no evidence, that we know of,
that he either said this or meant it; but
there is evidence in Coxe's Memoirs OF
Year: 1878

The nephew was the typical nephew of
typical uncle. The former got himself into
debt; the latter had to help him ont of
debt.


But the most long suffering of men must
at last lose patience, and one fine day the
uncle writes to his dear nephew that all is
over between them. Not another penny.


The nephew flies down to his uncle's
country seat and falls at his venerable
relative's gouty feet


"Uncle Peter, dear Uncle Peter, just this
once Aid me to straighten out this snarl
in my finances and will never, never come
to you again."


"Oa, Roland, know you too we'll. Ny
Year: 1878

= A NRw SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE
RoRTH.-The Philsdelpeis Times stStes that
two men will watch the grave of the late
Thomas Powers by day and two by night, the
orders of Mrs. Powers being that their vigils
shall not cease for two years. To the tomb
stone will be attached key to q watch, look
ed in a case thst the men will carry. This
watch must have the key at the grave inserted
into it every half hour, and will bs inspected
twice day to see that it has been carried to
the grave at frequent intervals. The Wash
ington Star pertineutly suggests that if q per-
the body of every rich man who dies in the
foture there will not only be employment
given to large number of watchmen, but to
many mechanics in the construction of ma
chimes that are to test the faithfulness of the
guards. In this way some of the millionaires
may be more useful to the world dead than
living.
Year: 1878

The phlegmatio Persian Shah who declined
to go to the Derby because it was already
known to him that one horse was faster
deal like the distinguished pasha whom
Lamartine desired to be presented to
when be was travelling in the East. "What
does this msn dop said the pAshA to the
French consul. "He makes books" 'sThen y
said the pasha, "his books are eth er'abou the
customs tariff, which know all about already,
or else they are not about the customs tariff
and 30 don't concern me. In either case, there
there is no need of my seeing Elm. Let him
go in peace"
Year: 1878

Another horrible accident was yester-
day added to the dismal list of disasters
caused by carelessness. A long railway
train on the Old Colony road, carry
ing back to Boston hundreds of peo-
pie who had been spectators of the Sill
yer Lake regatta, was thrown from the
track when near the end of its trip, and in
stantly score or more of human beings
were dashed into eternity, while twice rs
many were wounded and otherwise injured
more or less seriously. One of the
victims, Patrick Reagan, seems to
have been most remorselessly pursued
by fate, having just lost race
at the regatta, and then lost his life in the
terrible crash Of doomed cars. The only
explanation of the disaster is given in two
words that have been heard far too often in
this misplaced switch" It
is barely possible, but not at all
probable, that the displacement was
effected Intentionally and maliciously by
evilly disposed persons, but it is far more
likely that the carelessness or neglect Of
some employe Of the road led to the acci-
dent. There is no possible excuse for mis-
placed switch, as all railroad men know ::
so there is no reason why On investiga-
tion and distinct verdict should not be
promptly given in this particular case by
coroner's jury.
Year: 1878

The great and natural fight on the West
ern border seems to have subsidized. The
Cheyennes certainly did great deal of
mischief, for which the band or its individ-
ual members should be held to account |;
but the Indians under Red Cloud and
Spotted Tail-all of whom were suspected of
an intention to take the warpath, and who
certainly would have done SO had they and
their leaders been merely the depraved
prairie savages that the borderers and the
army consider them have remained quiet.
This is the more remarkable for the rea-
son that both bands are en- route for
new reservations which they do not
like. General Gibbon telegraphed on
or before the 5th inst. that the Spotted Tail
Indians had left their reservation and were
burning the country in all directions, yet
on the 4th Agent Pollock telegraphed that
everything was working harmoniously at
the reservation SO it is quite possible that
the irregularities of irrepressibles, of whom
even Indian society is not destitute, have
misled the soldiers. Red Cloud telegraphed
on the 4th inst. that all his people were with
him, that all was quiet, and there were no
hard feelings. The temporary absorption of
the predatory Cheyennes by Red Clouds
band, if it has taken place as reported, may
cause some uneasiness but the old auto
crat who has so often subdued the dis
affected elements at his reservation can
safely be depended upon to be equal to
this occasion.
Year: 1878

The good people Of Scranton, Pa, expe-
rienced sad disappointment yesterday.
A large balloon was to make captive"
ascensions-that is, ascend to q certain
height only, being secured to the ground by
ropes just one thousand feet long. The
balloon, as the work of imitation went on,
grew larger, fuller, rounder, and the thou
sands who were looking on became enthu-
siastic in their admiration. 1t was as big
as house; it could lift itself from the
ground; it was full and rotund; SO who
cared what the filling might be? But sud-
denly o breeze moved it, and then a sharp
stick interviewed it, and an instant later
the graceful, portly form of the balloon
vanished, and nothing remained but an
empty bag. Even the fact that its extreme
altitude had previously been limited by q
rope of known length could not prevent
the catastrophe. The experience was analo-
gous to that which will follow if bad coun-
sci leads to the initiation of our national
currency. A hasty glance at the fnan-
cial field. after unlimited greenbacks have
been ordered, will disclose the spectacle
of something we'll filled, shapely, Opaque
and occupying considerable space, but the
moment the fair figures growth and move
ment are opposed by anything whatever
that instant the entire form is sure to vanish
into thin air, leaving behind it only the
diaphanous envelope which had contained
tho intangible hopes of the careless. Save
us from any such imitation movement!
Year: 1878

Before the meeting of the Syracuse Con-
vention and up to the very hour of its as
sembling the Tilden wing of the party was
boastful and exultant, claiming a hand
some majority OF the delegates. The pride
of the Tildon men was taken down when
Tammany captured the organization Of the
Convention. but this was attributed to
tricks of management, and the Iilden peo-
pie still consoled themselves with the idea
that they had majority which they could
utilize in the choice of the State Committee,
especially as its members are not chosen
by the Convention as q whole, but selected
by the delegates from the separate Con-
gressional districts. The chief thing in
contest was the control of the State Com
mittee, because the faction which possesses
it will be able to manipulate the State Con-
vention Of 1879, when q Governor, Lieuten-
ant Governor and full State ticket are to be
nominated. On the adjournment of the
late Convention it was confidently claimed
by the Tilden men that they had secured
majority Of two or three in the new State
Committee, but although this claim was
uAoputCo VIC AoAAadAy iACA SuIdAA 1IOm
bringing it to an immediate test. It has
been customary for the State Committee to
meet and organize at once, but Mr.. Kelly
was dexterous enough to secure postpone
ment, which gave his friends an oppor-
tunity for consultation with the doubtful
members. The result Of the delay and
intercourse was seen yesterday. On as
sembling in this city yesterday the State
Committee was found to be composed of
eighteen Kelly members and fifteen
Tilden members-a Tammany majority of
three. This proves that since the
adjournment Of the Convention the
tide Of party sentiment has been
running strongly against Mr.. Tilden.


Democrats who were supposed to have o
faint preference for him have turned
against him and have publicly arrayed
themselves by their votes on the side Of
his enemies. Nothing could be more op-
perfume and encouraging for Mr.. Kelly
than this demonstration Of his victorious
strength just now when he is beginning to
organize his city campaign.
Year: 1878

Much Ado About Nothing In Mexico.


Somebody recently read poem in pub
lie place in the city of Mexico on the ami
versary Of the recognition of the indepen-
dence Of that Republic. Nobody could find
fault with this sort Of vocal gymnastics. If
q man has wind for the labor and money
enough to hire hall all he has to do in any
free country is to hire his hall, be sure that
Ben Butleris not in the ueighborhood and
go ahead. But on this occasion the poet or
some of his friends invited people to hear
him. At this stage the reading Of poem
always becomes terrible bore, and the in
cident of the poem in Mexico was compli-
Gated horribly by the fact that one of the
persons invited to be bored was the United
States Minister and by the other fact
that the poet calls us in his fine
verses "a coloss," and parallelogram,
and other sweet names of the sort.
How terribly he smote the stars with his
beaver all the way through will be seen by
some scraps Of the poem in another column.


About the time he had got to the eight
hundredth stanza the United States Min
lister went out ''to see a man." Everybody
in the house was startled thereby, and
when the people went home they wondered
at what hour the American artillery would
arrive. But days went by and the artillery
did not come, and then some Mexican,
with more curiosity than the others, asked
Mr.. Foster if his leaving the house did not
mean that there was to be war. He said,
mo, not at all didn't mind what the poet
had said. thought he spoke in the way Of
poets would have been astonished if he
hadn't" And that was all. And now the
Mexicans have new grievance against us.
Year: 1878

could embarrass a successor who has his
first acquaintance to form with the people
and the public men of the Dominion.
Lord Dufferin has engaged his passage in
the steamer which is to sail on Saturday.
and will depart leaving his work rounded
off and complete. and bearing with him the
unanimous admiration and affectionate good
wishes of the people whom he has SO ac-
ceptably governed.
Year: 1878

The DIFFICULTY of obtaining q nvction of
murder in the first degree was commented upon
yesterday by one Of the judges in o case which
affords excellent illustration of the INSULT
cheney Of our criminal law. The accused was
found guilty Of manslaughter in the third degree,
the full penalty Of which is four years imprison-
ment. If his victim had not died he might have
been tried on the charge Of fclonious assault,
the punishment Of which is ten years. This is
what il called the perfection of the law
Year: 1878

An IMPoRTAST DECISION involving the city's
title to the water front, was given in one of the
courts yesterday. The suit is brought by the
Astor estate and involves millions Of dollars.
Thus far the city is all right.
Year: 1878

IF THE REPORTS to the Pilot Commissioners
be true the Police Commissioners are still do
ing their utmost to fill up the river channels
Were not the federal authorities about to do
something in regard to itf
Year: 1878

THIRTY WAGONS start out this morning from
the building of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation to collect clothing for the yellow fever
sufferers Every dwelling will be visited and
every one can contribute something, however
ANAL.
Year: 1878

q An anonymous correspondent at Atchison,
writing in disguised hand, makes some serious
charges against Senator Ingalls,, and asks us
why We do not expose him, and if this is the
man whom We want to represent Kansas in
Washington. As we have not been meddling in
the Senatorial fight, and have not advocated
Senator Ingalls, reelection, we do not feel
under any obligation to expose his family and
business matters, especially upon the assertion
Of . correspondent who is afraid to sign his name
to his letter. There are several papers in Kan
sas that delight in publishing all the current
scandal about Ingalls-send this to one of them.
Or, at least, make the charges over your own
proper signature, and perhaps you can obtain
their insertion in some paper
Year: 1878

q The Atchison Patriot says it is going to
support George G. Crawford for Congressman at
large. But We believe it is not necessary for
Democrat to know the name of the man for
whom he votes. The fellew who tells him how
to vote will be around, and give him the right
ticket.
Year: 1878

sTHE BLOODY SHIRT.n-If some papers calling
themselves Republican, would devote less space
to fault-fnding with their own party, and more
to fighting the enemies of the party, they would
accomplish more good. For instance, the Leav-
enworth Times recently contained an article de-
nouncing Republican speakers for warning the
public against the schemes of the unrepentant
rebel politicians. This article, which is approx
ipgly copied By all the Democratic papers in the
State, says that is hardly the thing, while send
ing our charitable contributions to the suffering
people of the South, to keep men on the stump
whose sole stock in trade is wholesale abuse of
these same people. The Times knows perfectly
we'll that Republican speakers do not abuse the
suffering people of the South, but the rebel poll
ticians, who are as much rebel to-day as they
were in 1862, and who are bent upon accomplish
ing the same objects now that they were then.
As sufficient answer to its own article, the
Tines published but day or two afterwards, the
declaration of Robert Tombs, endorsed by the At
lsnta Constitution, that the first and only work be-
for the Democracy was the destruction of the Re-
publican party, and until that was accomplish
ed, all questions of finance and other issues
must be kept aside. Nice talk, isn't it, for suf-
fsring Southern peoplei Republican speakers
must not denounce them, because they are suf-
fering Southern people, but must allow them to
20 ahead and destroy the party that the Times
Processes to belong to. Again, little later, the
Times published an account of the letter of Ben.
Hill, declaring that the President Hayes holds
his Office by fraud, and must be impcached.
Here is the announcement of determination to
again plunge the country into turmoil, and per-
haps revolution; but Republican speakers must
not raise their voice against it, because the North
is sending supplies to the suffering people of the
South! The Times has not been very happy in
ita fault- finding in this resnect
Year: 1878

TO ensure a production of $50 tons of
coal per day.


Not all cf these are in the employ o
the company.


An increase OF in the number now
employed would I've sufficient 10 guar.
rantce product on Of 1000 tons per day
This is the cheapest worked mine on the
coast. 1t costing less to get the coal out
of the mine and put it aboard ship, than
what most mines pay tor mining.


The best of good feeling prevails be-
wecn the company and the working
men. The men, all wIlllnly work as
cheaply asthe officers of the company ask
themtowork. No Cinnamon were seen
around the works, All other sure sign of
amicable relations between the employer
and the working men.


1t is wholly unnecessary to speak in
praise Of the quality OF the coal from this
mine, as its excellent qualities, together
with the cheapness of its production is
stopping the importation of coal to this
coast, as well as shutting up most Of the
otner mines.


Coal mines hereafter must be not only
very cheaply worked, but the coal must
be of superior quality to compete with
this mnc.~