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Year: 1878

1t is with good deal of confidence and
satisfaction that we refer our readers to
|our M in utely detailed report of the cele.
bration of last Wednesday in memory
Iof our great departed Pontiff, Plus TX
Though the time for preparation was short
and the weather exceedingly unfavorable


on the day itself, the public manifestation
was really remarkable. Half the popula.
ton of the city seemed to be on the streets,
and along the whole route of the procession
the idswalks were thronged with an ex.
pectaut public.


Fortunately for all concerned, whether


participants OF spectators, the rain which
threatened all day fell in a light shower
only aud that at time that did not inter
fere materially with the proceedings. The
wind, however, was quite annoying all day
long, and towards evening increased to a
gale of such magnitude that the platform
meeting had to be adjourned prematurely.


Though the elements were adverse, there
was no mistaking the all -pervading interest
which had taken possession of the masses
The hearts of the people were evidently in
strong sympathy with the celebration and
earnest in their kindly feeling for the
illustrious dead. We mention this, not so
much as being creditable to the memory of
the holy Pontiff, as that it is creditable to-
our own population. An impious people,
wonld scoE st his name q merely friv


ous generation would receive it with utter
indifference as that of a stranger.


But virtue always appeals successfully toI
"a noble nature, and the moral hero is never
"a stranger among people with whom
honor and honesty control public sentiment
In honoring Plus IN, the people of New
Orleans unintentionally gave the strongest
proof of their own moral worth.
Year: 1878

FiiendS Il adopt this term in addressing Won
for the reason that We have assembled with
out distinction OF nationality or of creed, to do
honor to the memory of one who was emnha-
ticslly the friend of all mankind.


To say that he had no enemies wouId he in.
con nsistent with the truth for what great and
good man ia without enemies Error is intol-
Grant of truth, and vice is intolerant of virtue.
His enemies were therefore to be found solely
among those who were the enemies of yirtnS
of religion and of social order; those, in a
word, who rebel against the Ia VS. of society and
would sink the human race to the level Of the
brute creation. Even for them his beart melted


in pity, and his prayers ascended daily
their blindness might be cured and their souls
saved from perditlUn.


That King who, for reasons of State policy
despoiled him of his title of temporal prince
aud of the patrimony of st. Peter yet niaiued
personally his steadfast friend: when that King
whose every act of eucroachment he bad re-
sisted with Roman frmuess, whose every profl
Year: 1878

A BROKERS WILMA Paris broker, a
self-made man, who had known the strug-
giles of poverty in his young days, had an
old time piece over head when he breathed
his last few weeks ago. When he was n
boy he used to say to himself: When you
are rich you will buy picture clock repre-
senting hamlet with its church and in the
steeple clock; and at the foot of the vii
lage railroad with a train in full motion,
and on one side, the sea, with ships sail
ing by" All these things were made to
work by machinery in the clock which the
banker bought. The train whistled and
ran along the line. and the ships were
tossed in the sea; and the key which set
them in motion was carried in the old
gentleman's pocket The clock had the
place of honor in his drawing-room, sur
rounded by paintings which cost their
weight in gold, and there it remained for
years. His wife and children did not like it.
They laughed at it. They could not un-
derstand his whim. They did not know
of all the old dreams which that picture
awakened in him. His friends laughed at
him for letting it remain in the drawing
room. Whenever he wanted to renew his
youth he would wind up the old clock. and
then the steeple would chime, the sea roar,
the ships toss backwards and forwards,
and he would feel as happy as in the old
days when he used to dream about the
wonderful treasure.
Year: 1878

TALLY away about s o'clock on the morning
of the llth.


Thus it may be seen that at usual eleva-
tions we know little of the commotion of
the atmosphere few thousand feet above
our heads. But why are observers kept
at this station? What good comes of it?
are questions often asked and seldom ans
wered.


They are kept there at the expense of the
United States signal service, for the ben
eft of commerce and agriculture. 1t has
been ascertained that change of wind
upon this mountain summit shows ma
terial change in the weather; and from
experience the probability of that change
is SO certain, that whether wind, rain or
snow will result is pretty well known.
Coming wind storms affect level tracts like
the west, and our great lakes. and the
ocean, in similar manner. and danger
signals, displayed from the different signal
offices, warn sailors and farmers when to
exercise care with their ships and crops.
All remember the censure of the whole
country upon the commander in our navy
that only last year went out to sea in spite
OF that signal of danger, thereby losing
his steamer and many lives also.


Thus the exposure of two men upon
this mountain summit doubtless saves
many hundreds of lives on our lakes and
sea coasts, to say nothing of the vessels
and their cargoes, which represent money
value 10 an almost fabulous amount.
Their business is to keep due record of
every phase of the weather upon the sum-
nit, and three times each day send the
same by telegraph to the head quarters of
the signal service. Upon these kilograms,
sent from all the stations, their probabli-
ties are made up and sent to every neces-
sary point.


Such is the perfection of this service
that their probabilities seldom fail, thus
giving from six to twenty-four hours no.
tice of all approaching storms of either
wind, snow or rain. If the appropriation
to this service was sufficient, every town
might have its station upon some hill
where it could be generally seen, and thus
by their little flag signals tell all our peo-
pie what weather to expect many hours in
advance. The farmer would then secure
his crop without damage from vet, and
millions more than enough to pay for the
service would be saved. But, intellectual
progress. though sure, is slow; and this,
though sure TO be, may not be realized by
many of us, as death does not wait for ma
tional law. Daily records are also kept
upon blanks for the purpose and forward
ed by mail, making more full the state
ment sent by telegraph, and are to be
studied. to enable those in charge to fore
cast the weather better in the future.


From these records select the follow
ing items; Lowest temperature ever re-
corded on Mt. Washington was Feb. 9Th,
1871, being ifty-nine degrees below zero.
The greatest amount of rainfall and melt
ed snow was in 1877, being cighty-six and
forty-one one -hundredth inches. Greatest
number of auroras, 1873, being twenty
seven. Greatest velocity of wind, Jan.
11th, 1878. being one hundred and eighty
six miles per hour, or over one hundred
and fifteen pounds of pressure to each
square foot of surface.
Year: 1878

The wool clip in Arizona is destined soon to become one of our most import. ant home products. It would be wise economy now for our stock men 10 In- truduce the higher grades of sheep in- to their herds The wool cllp in some counties in California last year did mol average four pounds per fleece; this of course Is from low grade animals. The disadvantage of inferior stock will be easily appreciated when il Is stated that q high grade sheep will produce from fifteen 10 twenty pounds

 \ Fresno county paper on this sub ject says;

 Too little attention has been paid 10 the selection of stock and little or no care was taken tn prevent depreciation. "A sheep Is sheep the world over :" This appears to have been the guiding principle among sheep ranchers in California. Anything which carried wool on its back while feed was plen- tiful and wool dear was good enough for the purpose; but when wool de- clined in value and feed became scarce, 1t was soon found that the low grade animals not only ate their own heads of in a few week but actually dcyOur- ed the high grade animals as well. IL was PharaOh'S dream of the lean and fat kine over again. The low grade sheep, fleet of foot, hardy, heShless and comparatively heeceiesS, spread over the face of the country, eating up the feed everywhere, leaving nothing for the high grade sheep of slower move ment and less roaming habits.

 This should be caution to the rap- idly increasing pastoral interests of Arizona. We have the experience of California, Australia and other sheep raising countries, to guide us judlcious- ly In these matters. The Australian Advertiser urges upon its readers the importance of introducing the higher grades of sheep. IL gives various in stances of the production of heavy feeces of superior quality from good stock and says

 It k extraordinary that. with such instances before our sheep farmers many of them continue to own inferior breeds of small animals. A glance at the above will show that with care a fleece of large weight and extra value per pound may be produced, instead of one of lighter weight and less value in the market, pound for pound, and at the same cost. for good wO, pro- ducing sheep consumes no more grass nor requires more attention, than an inferior animal.

 These statements go to show that su- perior grades are not only far more profitable, but also they soon become necessary in order to secure any profit whatever. It would be well for our stock men to consider these facts, and by judiciously improving their herds they will soon be large gathers.
Year: 1878

wonder what day Of the week. Iwonder what month Of the year Wisl 1t be midnight or morning. And who will bend over my biere What a hideous fancy to come As walt at the foot of the stair. While Lillian gives the last touch To her robe, or the rose in her hair. Do like your new dress-pom padoure And do like you? On my life You are eighteen and not day more, And have not been six years my wife. Those two rosy boys in the crib Up stairs are not ours 10 be sure! You are just d sweet bride in her broom, All sunshine. and snowy, and pure. As the carriage rolls down the dark street The little wife laughs and makes cheer But--I wonder what day Of the week wonder what month of the year.

 -T. B. Aldrich
Year: 1878

THE Constitutional Convention m California is slowly dragging itself along; so far having accomplished but little more than getting the various committees well underway. In the Bill of Rights the constitution introduced and adopted clause closely resembling the paramount allegiance clause of the Nevada constitution; stating that the first allegiance was due t0 lhe United States, and that State has TO right to secede. We were under the impres- sicn that it took just about four years and some thousands of millions of dol lars to prove that exact point in such way that further resolutions 10 that effect would be unnecessary.
Year: 1878

ONE OF THE DAILY OCCURRENCES AT


EDaEMooRE THAT MAY RESULT FA-


TALLY.


Monday. shortly before midday, Edward
Turner was badly hurt At Edgsmoor Iron
Works by being hit by the balance weight
of an iron punching machine. He was
standing right under it when It broke and
falling hit him on the back crushing him the
ground beneath it's ponderous weight. The
piece of iron weighed probably 300 po unds
and 1t vas some time before he could be
extricated from beneath it. He was found
to be seriously hurt snd was removed to his
home in this city at No. 7 Lamott street
where he was attended by DR.. Shortltdge.
His spien is isjured and he 10 completely
psralyzed with the exception of his arms.
He suffers untold agony and his injuries
are likely to prove fatal but If be does re-
cover he will be q cripple for life.


This WAS the second accident that oc>
curred on Monday. The other was that of
the painful mashing of the foot Of Samuel
Guthrie residing near Second and Van
Buran streets. Mr., Turner the father OF
the Injured man had just returned from
taking Guthrie to the depot when hs found
his son 80 badly hurt.


Accidents like these are of daily occur
renee at the Edgemoor Iron Works and
must surely he In measure owing to the
carelessness of the company.
Year: 1878

A few nights ago ex-Counsilman Davis,
met with what might have been serious
mishap. He was walking along Claymont
street with one OF the members of Council,
when he walked into deep gutter owing
to the fact that the bridge was washed away
AID was filled with water as it was raining
hard at the time. With the aid of ropes
and lanterns be was rescued from his per-
ilous position but not until he has suffered
much exhaustiOD.
Year: 1878

A middle aged man whose name could
not be ascertained was struck yesterday
morning by tie engine of train No. "a, the
fast Wilmington accommodation, which
leaves this city at 9 am. The man was
tossed from the track and fortunately re-
ceived no serious injury beyond 9 broken
arm .A The train was going slower than
usual, or he might have been moro roughly
dealt with. The accident occurred at Fish
town above Holy Oak station.
Year: 1878

The Pennsylvania Globe Light
Company who two weeks ago, sent into
council communication calling attention
to their new method of illumination will
send representatives to this city to-day or
tomorrow for the purpose of giving the
lamp committee an exhibition of what
their lamps can do.
Year: 1878

The Gazette does not meet US with candor
on the Gubernatorial question. 1t raised
high the standard for official ability and
flaunted it in the faces of our public
servants. The chair of chief executive of
our State is soon to change to the rulings
of another. Does the name most promi.
nently mentioned for the Office measure up
to the standard raised by the Gazette
VIII it be candid and apply the test?
Year: 1878

A SCARCITY OF Ice PRoPHEsIED.-If the
present hot spell should prove to be of long
duration it is prophesied there will be a
scarcity of ice. So say the largest dealers
of the city. Even now the demand is in
excess of the supply, and the various COM
panies are taxed to their utmost to trans
port the crystal blocks from the East, and
from the depot to the consumers. The
mild temperature which prevailed in this
part of the country was disastrous to the
storers, who have to depend entirely on
the crop gathered in Maine and other of
the Eastern States. Brewers, hotel keep.
ers and butchers are the largest customers
of the ice companies, some of the breweries
consuming as much as 1000 tons per month.
However great may be the scarcity of ice
in this city the price will not be advanced
as the rates fixed at the beginning of the
season are invariably adhered to through.
out the summer months.-PhIa. Record.
Year: 1878

Keeping bach may be instructive, genial
and profitable for those who were born or
phans, widows and fatherlcss, but after
having enjoyed all the surroundings that
a Benedict is heir to, the departure of the
frow in hot weather Is what we don't
banker after.
Year: 1878

Our old Meat Market man, W. Arnold,
who has served US so long and well, is 60
ing to dispose of his meat market to Hen
ry Skew, of LeMars. It's good opening
and we presume our new conner will not
regret his change of location.


MIR. Huffsmith has sold over three
thousand dollars worth Of machinery this
season.


The many friends Of Mark Bailey will
be glad to know that he is improving.
Year: 1878

The facilities of the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed in California outside OF San
Fran cisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the loves. living
Year: 1878

will with the public and the above
perfectly that these high
at ask How
business; paid for experience and we have
Suffice
the SILVER We shall at all times conduct our business



determined let the people have cheap goods the GfEA1
SHERIFF IOWyNEYS
Year: 1878

The terms of peace which the Porte has
accepted are extremely hard, and imply
the subjection of the Ottoman Empire to
the will of Russia. There are still many
perplsxities to be removed, and until they
are settled there cannot be real tranquility.
Year: 1878

In this Department everything will be found from
French China Tea Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets
down through Granite ana c. C. Ware in infinite
variety, TO Common Stone and Red Earthen Ware
Stove Pipe Guards Specially. Flower Pots.
Year: 1878

orthodox idea of "peace," which is the
lying down together of the lion and the
lamb in friendship. The Communistic
style of peace is that which results from
the extermination of the lambs.


Now, are we not justified in being sus
picious of the Millennium menf Let
them once get Millennium definitely fixed
in their minds as a coming certainty and
they will go to work To exterminate every
body that is not Saint. They will grad
ually grow in religions frenzy until they
will make themselves believe that it is a
duty incumbent on good Christians to kill
off every one who is not Saint, since it is
only the presence of sinners that prevents
the Millennium and the personal coming of
Christ.


Mr.. Tying, Jr., may be very harmless
man in appearance; his conreges in this
movement may be regular lambs in their
department, but this is the minority style
let them get majority, and appearances
will change as rapidly as terribly. These
ultra peace men are very fiends of destruc-
tion when they get charge.
Year: 1878




heroes have stood forth, not only from The
old army rolls, but from behind the counte
of the drug store, from the wagon of the
expressman, from the Office of the lawyer
from the desk of the telegraph operator
Death was coming, but they stood forth
Death is called the King of Terrors, but
these men looked him steadfastly in the
face. 1t is true that God has made men
superior to all creatures except angelo
bat how many men maintain the dignity
of their creation These of whom we
write were real men-such as God made
them. Where they were put, there they
stood. There they fell. And they could
all be slive and well to-day.


Again; there were many whom duty
did not constrain but whom tender COM
passion called. Men and women from the
North and West whose hearts were moved
by the tales of mieery, of fever parched
lips without a drop of water and death
struggles without a witness. They fought
the hopeless fight and over their remains a
noble monument might be erected with
the appropriate inscription "Unavailing
Herosm."


But no. There is no such thing as una
vailng heroism. Heroism always does its
work. 1t thrills, it leads, it redeems the
world. 1t touches the sublimest chord in
mans heart and lifts him into the grand
er regions of human nature. These men
and women died-they who belonged here
and they who did not-but society had
looked upon them. The panic c-stricken
spread faster than the baleful breath of
pestilence, and the CAIN of fixed resolution
settled upon the people. Death struck
right and left, but he struck neither cow.
ards nor slaves.


Who will ever know, VINO can ever pic
ture, the thousand battles fought in the
silent recesses of human hearts during these
fearful days3 On the one hand duty and
death, on the other flight and safety. No
banners flying, no drums beating, no ring
ing cheers of gallant comrades to arouse
the failing courage-a battle of silence, of
gloom, of solitude. The poet, the historian,
may never record these great deeds but
God has seen them all-all.


Charity, we know, covers multitude of
Gins, and what greater love can a man
have for another than that he give his life |
for him Many CT these acts of heroism !
were done by persons who were externally |
aliens to the true faith. But-the true faith,
in mystic manner, embraces all who are
in good faith. In fact, there can be no
true charity without faith. The man who
will give up his life because he believes it
to be Gods will, is surely ready to believe
every thing that God shall teach him He
has an implicit faith, o faith which believes
that of which it has not yet even heard.


OF this we mag be sure, that the real
heroes who haze fallen in this battle shall
live forever. They who died because God
called them to post of death can not lose
by their obedience.
Year: 1878

Since the appearance of article in our
last Issue entitled mingled Experiences" we
have learned that doubts exist as to the cor


rectues, of certain statements in that portion
of the Article embraced under the sub.head,


"Inhumanity." A gentleman informs us that
some of the incidents in the description are Of
such a nature as to convince him that the
scene is laid within his own premises, and that
all the details calculated in any manner to re-
flect upon himself and his wife are entirely
incorrect-tsat, in fact, our informant was,
perhaps, Inisled by some other party. This
gentleman and his wife have both been pros.
trated by the fever since the death of the
young man referred to in the article, and we
Suggest suspension of public opinion upon
tbs whole matter until after their recovery, for
Year: 1878

The trial of Hunter for the murder of Arm
strong, his former partner, at Camden, n.
j., has resulted in verdict of guilty. This
conclusion is entirely in accordance with
the facts and the evidence in the case, and
its justness will be universally indorsed. 1t
was in fact, the only honest conclusion
that could have been arrived at; but jurios
nowadays are so fearfully and wonder
fully made up that in nine cases out OF
ten it is always the unexpected that hap
pens SO far as they are concerned. Hunters
crime was cold, premeditated. mercenary
murder. The object of it was to get the
amount Of the insurance policy he held on
the life of his victim, SO that, in addition
to the greater crime of murder, there was
the lesser one of the robbery of the insur-
ance company. His hiring Of Graham to
commit the deed was prompted by his
cowardice and cunning. In the event
of detection he evidently calculated
that he would be able to send his miser-
able tool to the gallows instead of himself.
The conviction is a great gain for the cause
Of justice. He has been fairly tried, ably
defended and, as we have said, justly con-
victed. There is not shadow of reason
why the clemency of justice should be ex-
ercised in his behalf, and it is to- be hoped
the law will be allowed to take its course in
his case
Year: 1878

It is decided in the case of one Of the
Greenwich street boys that to place OBJ
structions on the elevated railway with the
intention of throwing train into the street
is not crime; consequently a great career
is opened to the ragnmuffin of the period.
From oil the neighborhoods that swarm
with these heroes of the gutter they have
only to come down to the streets where the
elevated roads operate, mount and build
distractions. If they throw a train into
the street they will be the heroes Of their
neighborhoods, and from the mangled re-
mains of 'the rich people" in the trains
the other Juvenile adventurers may help
themselves in the midst Of the horror and
excitement to watches and coin. But, on
the other hand, il they fail to throw train
down, no harm is done to anybody and
they themselves are none the worse for il.
Tried for such IN offence, a sympathetic
jury will consider the oulptit's tender years
and the exuberance of youth; and when the
counsel points out that the persons really
to blame are those who make elevated rail-
roads the embryotic cutthroat will be dis
charged to plan more effective murders. It
is unfortunate to have it thus conspicuously
shown that this game may be practised
with impunity.