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Year: 1878

We have always supposed that the park


police, in their liberty to roam through the


peoples gardens, drinking the nectar of the
flowers at handsome salary, were people
to be envied. We did not dream that there
was any jealous eye watching them to re-


port trifing iniractions of duty, because we
never could draw q satisfactory line be-
tween the duties and the pleasures Of park


policeman. All that he ever wanted, in our
ideas, to make veritable Tityrus of him


was an oaten pipe. Indeed, Mr.. Bryant
and many of our sucking poets have with
difficulty been restrained from illustrating
concentrated human happiness by the
serene lot of the policeman Of the parks.


Yet all this seems to be wrong. sergeant,
with the telescopically suggestive name of
Lenz, assembled the park policemen on
Saturday, and read the following painful
order to them -'Patrolmen or gatekeepers
caught talking to nurse girls will be brought
before the Commissioners. II will be seen
that stalkng to nurse girls" is not directly
forbidden, but ifthey are ''caught talking =
and sergeant with an eye like Lenz will
be sure to catch them they are to be
dragged to the Arsenal star chamber and
there questioned under oath by the Commits
sioners The color of her hair and eyes, the
cherry of her lips. the exact turn of her
conversation and other particulars will be
put in black and white and made the sub
ject of laughter to an unfeeling Board, and
whether fined or not the policeman Will re-
turn to the park with worm of jealousy
gnawing his vitals His life will become a
dreary blank. He will be struck dumb by
the sight of petticoat, and the sound of a
baby carriage on the gravel will CRATE on his
ears as the songs OF the seraphim CRATE on
the ears of the companions of Dives in
their hot abode. He will go about with
sealed lips, knowing in his ranking
heart that everybody in the wide


wide world, except himself, can talk tc
the nurse girls. A coquettsh Normandy
cap over q laughing face will no longer bt
the nodding orinamme to lure him to de-


lightful communings. He must patrol lik,
an ordinary patrolman or keep like an aver.
! aoa gatekeener. And tha nuras oirls- whn
Year: 1878

A contractor at Harlem was arrested
short time ago and fined the enormous sum
of twenty-five dollars for having by care
less blast thrown heavy block of rock
against q house with sufficient force to make
a hole in the wall, seriously damage the
furniture by falling bricks and endanger
the lives of the inmates Emboldened by
the trivial expense of indulging in such
sport the same contractor has continued to
explode his blasts and to scatter the rock in
all directions regardless of the safety of the
lives and property of the residents. He has
now been held to answer for this offence at
the General Sessions. and it is to be hoped
that the case will be prosecuted by the Dis
trict Attorney. The plea of the contractor
is that he has not violated the law which
regulates blasting operations in the city.
Well, if he has not, he will not be liable to
punishment. But it is essential that the
people should know that fact. Ifthe present
laws authorize such blasting as will
batter down the walls of adjacent houses
and reduce the chances of the sacrifice OF
the lives of those who may happen to be in
the neigh borhood to the mere risk of sol.
diers on the field of battle during an en-
gagement, they certainly need amendment.
Blasting may by ordinary prudence be
safely done, and there is no reason why the
laws regulating so hazardous an operation
should not be quite sufficient to insure its
harmless character.
Year: 1878




Cornell cannot afford to accept Harvard's
challenge to an eight-oared race ; she has
neither the men nor the money Ostrom and
nearly all his famous men have gone those
now there have seen no important racing.
Harvard after q winters hard work asks
what should have been asked earlier or not
at all. Cornell, as the victor over all
American colleges in the last general meet
ing, and as the challenged party as well, is
now in position to make grand stroke for
the interest Of college rowing in this
country. Let her say to Harvard that she
will row her o straightaway three mile
race in fours at New London during
the week of the Harvard-Yale race,
or on Seneca Lake during the Watkins
meeting. As such victor let her invite her
old competitors from all the other twelve
institutions to meet her in breast race, as
of old, but this time in fours, not skies.
Almost any of them have four good men
who, with two months training, would give
her q lively race, and the expense would be
within the reach of all. Let Cornell, with
her prestige, initiate this move and she
will be well nigh sure to have Columbia
and Wesleyan. Trinity and Brown at her
side within week, if not Princeton, Dart
mouth and Amherst and all the rest as we'll,
while she will at last have put our college
rowing on basis where it will stay and
where it should have been twenty years ago.
Year: 1878

The adventurous Benedict, Mr.. Joseph
Lopez who set out to marry an heiress, has
brought up in the Tombs. Let his fate be
warning to young men of little capltai
and less scruples. He began his operations
about three hundred years too late. There
was time when a reckless young gallant
who conspired with q lady's maid for
the hand of her mistress and even
raised loans from the intriguing Abb
gail, to be paid with interest in the
rich and married future, and who went to
the marriage ceremony on borrowed
breakfast could expect to accomplish all he
desired and even get pretty niche in the
literature of the day. He needed good
sword arm to maintain his conquests for a
little while That was all But now the
adventurer meets terribly prosaic treat
ment. His poverty is next door to
criminal and his little intrigue be-
comes conspiracy. His deluding speeches
take on the ugly features of perjury,
and, instead of bearing gallantreputation,
he is regarded as more or less of q sneak.
No doubt the little plan of Lopez promised
well for him at one time, but, as he waits
in the cell for the Grand Jury to look into
his case, he will reflect on what differenc ce
fifty dollars might have made in the result.
People like him never look at things from
the standpoint of wrong or right, hence
they run full tilt against the stone walls
built by people who do.
Year: 1878

our government is at perfect liberty to re-
ject the Halifax award.


Another striking contrast is apparent on
a careful examination of the treaty. It is
expressly stipulated, in the strongest forms
of language, that the Geneva award and the
award of the Emperor of Germany shall be
final but there rs no such stipulation
respecting the Halifax award. AS to the
Geneva award:-"The high contracting par
ties hereby engage to consider the decision
of the Commissioners as absolutely final
and conclusive" Then as to the award of
the German Emperor:-'The award of His
Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, shall be
considered as absolutely final and conclu-
sive, and full effect shall be given to such
award without any objection, evasion or
delay whatsoever" It is truly remarkable
that the treaty has no language resembling.
this in connection with the Halifax Com
mission. We suppose the reason OF so
striking a difference to have been that
the hegotiators on both sides thought
it doubtful whether any compen-
sation for the fisheries would be.
awarded. Our own government put ltseiio Oh
record in the treaty as denying that any
compensation was due, and the. British
negotiators seem to have made merely
perfunctory concession 10 Canadian feeling.
The long delay of six years in getting the
Halifax Commission at work shows how little
importance either side attached to its work.
The very wording of that part of the treaty
which provided for an exchange of equiva-
lents in the fishing business proves that
the negotiators hardly thought of COM
pensation as possible. The period Of
time embraced in the stipulation is
indefinite, and yet the compensation,
if any, was to be gross sum-not so much
year during the continuance of the priv
ilege. The time was to be ten years and an
indefinite period thereafter, with q privilege
on each side of terminating the arrangement
after the expiration of ten years by giving
two years notice. There could be no math-
ematical or equitable relation between a
fixed lump sum and SO elastic q period,
which might extend to twelve years or
might extend to fifty. An examination of
the treaty shows that the British negotia-
tors had no real expectation of substan-
| tial award
Year: 1878

Sixty homeopathic physicians, in session


as homeopathic society, have held kind


of coroner's inquest on the famons homa-


opathic dogma, ''Similia similiJus curantay," +"
and have solemnly voted that while they


have great personal and professional re-
spect for this dogma and shall ever regard


it as vital and vigorous, they are neverthe-
less of opinion that if any man wants to be-
lieve it is dead he may, and that he may
even bury it out of his sight and practise
medicine without regard to it; and that he
shall not be, therefore, denounced as a
miscreant, but that the homeopathic So
ciety will ''defend the invioable right of
every educated physician to make use of
any established principle in medical
science, or any therapeutical facts
founded on experiments and verified
by experience so far as in his in
dividual judgment they shall tend
to promote the welfare of those under his
care" BY this act homeopathy, in this
neighborhood, at least, dehomnopathizes it.
self; abandons the narrow ground on which
it at first stood relinquishes the pretence that
the one little thing it knew was all that was
necessary to be known in medicine, that it
alone possessed the great therapeutic secret


and from that ground of idle pretence il
advances to the position of school Of medi-
cine devoted to the Legitimate study OF
therapeutical science, with preference fol
certain theories and methods. There was
some stout defence of the old theory before
it was given up. One practitioner depre'
Gated the notion of men ''acting on the evil
idea that they must do anything to save the
patients life, instead of doing right
There are, no doubt, in all schools
men open to that criticism; poor crea.
lures who would save their patients
if they could, even though science shoult
perish fellows who would NEGLECT. con
Year: 1878

will they think of it? They will weep their
lovely eyes and in the end talk to
somebody else. But who can talk to q nurse
girl like park policeman? We do not
know who is responsible for this tyrannical
ukase, but there is sardonic malignity
about it which darkly hints that park po-
licemen have something in the nature OF
duty to perform with which "talking to
nurse girls" may be supposed to interfere.
That is it's truly fiendish feature.
Year: 1878

A SUIT in of the courts between ex-Strect
Commissioner Devlin and ex-Comnissioner Of
Public Works Van Mort promises some interest
ing revelations. II the allegations on one side are
true there was some mysterious connection he.
tween one of our Tammany Boards of Public
Works and the republican institution of the
salne character in Washington
Year: 1878

One of our City Fathers recently mourned
aloud that the New York Legislature had
no more respect for the opinion of our Board
of Aldermen than for the opinion Of so
many canal horses or dock rats, we forget
which. We did not doubt the City Father
at the time, and the vote of yesterday on
the question of defacing Washington
square with an armory building leaves
it no matter of wonder After listen
ing to speech from Mr.. Waehner,
which for Dogberry reasoning and prob
ably unconscious impudence will remain
unsurpassed until the next meeting of the
Board, the Aldermen voted by majority of
two to call on the Legislature to pass bill
under which the armory jobbers can be let
loose on one of the peoples parks. The
twelve votes in favor Of The nefarious scheme
were those of the Tammanv Aldermen; the
ten votes in opposition were cast by the re-
publicans and anti-Tammanyites. Since
this machine" majority of two is the best
that the Aldermen can show for their mas
the slim measure ofrespect at Albany which
vote by the City Fathers canal horses
or dock rats would receive. In the latter
case, indeed, they would be sure of
respectable support i'll the person
of Mr. Bergh. We never expected that
Tammany Alderman should possess
any knowledge of the laws of health or that
he should give any consideration to the
rights of the people when profitable job
was in sight, but it is little curious that
so much ignorance as Mr.. Waehner dis
played would be made the excuse on which
even the Tammany majority in the Board
would record their votes. In the face of the
declaration of the Board Of Health that
more space for public breathing was wanted
and not less, in face of the united declaration
of scientific men that this contemplated
confscation Of parks was blow at the
health of the metropolis, this City Hall
Solon had never ''heard it contended"
that the location of IN armory on Wash
ington square would prove prejudicial
to health. We hope he knows how
to read If he does he must have failed to
refresh himself yesterday with any paper
more lively than the City Record. But
Waehner and his fellows are not alone.
ticians who believe in overcrowded tene-
ments, filthy streets, rotting garbage and no
ray of Gods sunlight or Ged's mir for the
poor Give them 'job," and neither de-
cency, public health nor the peoples rights
will weigh straw with them. A petition,
not from active dock rats, but from Coney
Island clans, would be entitled to more
consideration at Albany than this latest
emanation from our Aldermanic majority.
Year: 1878

THE LAWYERS are in luck this year. Another
big suit turns up this morning involving the
vcr interesting question OF ''What is mar
siagcr and the comfortable dover right of
three hundred thousand dollars.
Year: 1878

The republican majority in New Hamp-
shire has been reduced, but the returns re-
ceived up to the hour of going to press indi-
cate that the reduction has not been sufh-
cient TO defeat Governor Prescott. little
more than one-half the towns show re-
publican loss of 1,e15 votes from last year.
But Prescott's majority over Marcy was
then little over four thousand, and if the
same ratio of decrease should be kept up
there would still remain about one thousand
majority to overcome, and it is scarcely
probable that the scattering vote will be
sufficient to defeat choice by the people.
Last year the total vote for Governor was
n, 500, and as little more than half the
towns in the State give now total OF about
As, 500 it is probable that larger vote will
be polled this year than last. Whatever the
result may be it does not appear that Mr.
Chandlers crusade against the administra-'
ton has been productive of any noteworthy
results. Measured by votes it may be said to
he worth about fifteen hundred votes out OF a
total Of eighty thousand, an indication that
it was scarcely worth the time and energy
that have been expended on it. Even If
Yesterdays vote should leave the result to
be decided by the Legislature it would be
by SO meagre margin as to- leave the
Chandler men still very insignificant and
harmless factor in the politics Of the State.
Year: 1878

If the farmer hasn't done so already he
should lose no time in examining the con-
ditlon of his farm buildings to see if they
need any repairs. A few dollars spent now
may save good deal of discomfort to him
self and family and prevent pecuniary loss.
1t doesn't take so much fuel to warm house
that is in good repair as it does one that by
reason of neglect is full of cracks to let in the
cold winds of winter. A few trfing repairs
made at slight cost will oftentimes make a
vast difference in the condition of the interior
of the house.


The barn will need looking after. Stock
cannot be expected to flourish IN an atmos-
phere way down below the freezing point
and exposed to draughts of cold winds.
Every farmer may not be able to build expen-
sive barns, but he can at least make such as
he has or can afford close enough to afford
comfortable shelter for his cattle during the
storms Of winter. 1t costs but trife, and
the gain III tho condition of his stock in the
spring will generally more than pay for the
outlay. All kinds of farm stock are likely to
take cold when exposed, and from this comes
weakened constitution, and consequently a
loss in pecuniary value.


The farmer should make it point to have
plenty of dry wood for winter. Burning
green wood Is exceedingly wasteful. A large
part of the heat generated is absorbed by the
vaporized water, and therefore great deal
more wood is necessary to furnish the requi-
site heat for the household.


Farm implements of all kinds should be
gathered together and stored under cover
before the ground is covered with snow, else
it will be impossible to find many of the
smaller ones. and they will be ruined before
spring. Undoubtedly most farmers are care
less of their tools. They lay them round and
forget them until they want to use them
again. When that time comes it is often
times impossible to find them, or if found
they are unfit for use by reason of long ex-
posure. The pecuniary loss of such careless :
ness amounts to considerable in the course of
year. To prevent rust it is good plan to
oil the metallic parts of tools.


Cellars now that they are filled with vege-
tables need constant attention. As gener-
al rule it is best to keep their temperature as
cool as possible without danger of freezing.
A thermometer will greatly assist in preserv-
ing an equable temperature. On warm days
the doors and windows should be opened to
allow circulation OF fresh air.


Every farmer should have we'll near his
barn. In the storms of winter it is almost
impossible to drive cattle any considerable
distance to water, and the chances are that
if this is accomplished they will refuse to
drink. A few days work and small outlay
of money will supply almost every farmer
with good well close to his barn.
Year: 1878

Fully appreciating the very liberal patronage which
ment Of our office, we would solicit continuanCs Of
the same, and win spare no pains to make such pat
ronage deserved. We guarantee satisfaction in ev-
cry respect.
Year: 1878

ANOTHER Richmond takes the field in the person of Hon. A. B. Davis, of Mohave County, who announces himself candidate for the position of Delegate to Congress in to-day's Sentinel. It remains to be seen whether the people of Arizona have reason, or not, to congratulate themselves upon his being candidate. If it's effect proves to be the election of one of the less desirable other candidates now announced, by taking away votes from the least objectionable one of them, then MT. Davis will wish he had kept quiet-and so will the people. His chances of election are not just now first rate; but they may steadily possibly enough to give him a victory-and for these reasons: His domestic and social record is good; his public record is iIlumined by his out spoken course in favor of our free school system on all occasions; he can address the people and prove to them his capacity to come into favorable social and official con- tact with men from whom a Dele gate must ask favors for his Ter ritory. These advantages are possessed in a far lesser degree by his opponents. The more they move about among the people the less enthusiasm will be felt for them. Davis, on the contrary, will gain strength by augmenting his acquaintance.

 We can speak the more frankly, because this editor, as an individ- ual, does not now approve of MT. Davis candidacy.

 The people-the true people of Yuma have not yet evinced interest enough in the campaign to make it possible to judge of Davis chances here, or to declare which of the candidates will be their faVorite.
Year: 1878

The appointment of Gen. Ere mont to be Governor of Arizona has elicited much comment and excited public curiosity. Guesses are made that he is coming out here in the interest of some rail- road corporation, or of some mi ming syndicate; assertions are boldly published that he is coming to make Arizona a State, and him. self one of its Senators.

 If he is coming here simply to discharge the duties of his posi- tion, and to be a good Governor, he will find most of us willing to "stand in" with him. Butagainst any other purpose of his coming we protest. No one objects to his making money out of railroads or mines, provided that does not prove to be the only purpose of his coming here. But every re- tiecting citizen of Arizona will buck stiff-legged to throw off a politician, who comes out here merely to ride us in a direction that may suit him only; who pro- poses to get into the Senate upon AriZona's back, even if he has to cinch her bowels out to do it. The people of this Territory will have some "say" as to how soon We want,to form it into State, and to incur the expense of State government, and as to who shall represent us in the Senate If his own political preferment is Ere mont'S only aim, we don't want him; he had Letter have sought the appointment of Minister to France.

 There Is talk of offering him public receptions, with brass bands, drinks and chin-music. That may do for Californians; but Arizona does not yet owe him any big debt of gratitude. If, when his commission expires, he shall have deserved such demonstrations of popular friendship, then no one can shout louder or get their friends drunker than Arizonans will. But, for the present, we should only treat him with the circumspect courtesy due to an untried Governor.
Year: 1878

THE Golden Star mill must soon be in course of erection. Hellings passed through here last Monday, and said all the affairs of the company are as straight as a string, and money enough on hand to pay everything until the mill gets to making gold bullion. The construction will be superintended by H. W. Boardwell who is said to be one of the best mill. wrightS on the coast. He ought to be, al SIP day and found.
Year: 1878

WE learn from MT. M. A. Baldwin, who came in from Picket Post on Wednesday evening, that his mill started up on the 9th instant, and has been running ever since on Wana Whata ore. The mill works like a charm and the ore is yield ing satisfactory results. There are now twenty stamps in operation at the Picket Post and we ought to feel the benefit soon. Citizen.
Year: 1878

IF "Cheek is the only qualifi- cation required of a Delegate to Congress, this Territory can re- loice in it's candidates. May they never run as short of money as they seem to be of modeSty.
Year: 1878

TIE new road from Yuma to Tyson's Wells, via Castle Dome, is now open for business. There is now every reason to hope that the first mail over it will leave here on Monday morning, July 29th. Parties who have come over it from Castle Dome speak very well of it. There is but one stiff pitch in the road, which will be soon fixed.
Year: 1878

THE examination of Swilling and Kirby charged with robbing the stage near Wickenburg is now progressing. As the evidence is being reduced to writing the examination proceeds slowly.
Year: 1878

"Prescott will not be behind her Cali fornia competitors in doing deserved honor to the man who led the van of civilization as well in Arizona as in California, and who now, m his ripe old age, seeks home among her people. Yet while we wei come Gov Fremont with proper demOn- strations of gratitude, and express the confident hope that he is eminently the right man in the right place, as Chief Executive of our rapidly growing Terri tOry.n etc