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Year: 1879

A PRETTY little domestic scene is des-
cribed in the local columns Of the Utica
Herald One OF the matrons OF Rome
has talent for wax works. Her hus-
band boasted that he could invariably
tell at a glance that her work was artih>
cal. She remembered his partiality for
"boiled dinner" and determined to
make one in wax. The vegetables and
meat we're made and set before him at
dinner and with keen relish be struck
out for the platter before him. Lo !
twas false dinner. He frankly ac-
knowledged that he was duped and with
admirable docility handed his pocket
book to his wife.
Year: 1879

Bayard reported House bill for the sx-
change of subsidiary coin for legal tender
money and asked for its consideration. II
went over under objection and consideration
was resumed of the legislative, executive and
juioial appropriation bill.


Booth opposed the amendment striking out
the clause for the payment of arrears of pen.
sions out of the $40 100000 kept in the
treasury for tho redemption of currency. He
saw no reason why the money should not be
thus spent


BY vote of 81 to 20 the Senate decided
no. TO strike out the clause.
Year: 1879

A chat with some persons makes you
feel as if you'd just had cold shower
bath, and couldn't find towel, while
chat with others makes you feel as if
you'd had a pleasant walk in the sun
shine.
Year: 1879

Since the weather has become warm the question has been asked us several times by persons who do not have the opportunity of keeping posted by reading the papers, "Is there any yellow fever Tn Memphs"' To all such we say No! Neither do the people of Memphis have any ap. prehensions of being visited by it this season. It would be something entirely new in the nature and histo " of the disease for 1t to exist and prevail as an epidemic for two con- secutive years at the same city Lightning, it is said, RARELY ever strikes twice in the same place; yel- low fever NEVER strikes twice in sue. cession in the same place. We should have no more fear of visiting Memphis now than we would oi Cleveland or Chicago Persons who have business there may go with out any fears whatever.
Year: 1879

The "sure enough editor picked up his grip sack and hied himself away to the meeting of the Arkansas Press Convention last Monday. He expects to be gone some two or three weeks, but the readers of the DEMO GRAF will lose nothing as the paper is left in the hands of 'pro tenn" who will, no doubt, give our readers a better paper than they have had. We only fear that after reading after our pro tenn week or two our read CTS will wish the "sure enough" ed itor would remain away all the time. Be that as it may, we now bid our readers adieu for short time, wish ing each and all health, happiness ard prosperity.
Year: 1879



 We regret exceedingly to learn that all the hopes which our neigh bors of the northwest have so fondly cherished in regard to the early rail road communication with the outside worlk, are doomed to disappoint- ment, and that they now seem as far as ever from attaining the object ol their hopes and aspirations.

 The following from the Alma Her aid is had news to us, who had SC fondly hoped soon to see the iron horse course his way over the blue Ozarks:

 We have just received news which justifies us in saying that the St Louis < San Francisco R. R. has bought out the Joplin Railroad which has been so much talked oI by our northern neighbors, and it is now probable that the road will not be built for q number of years.

 It seems that there is many sllp between the cup and lips.
Year: 1879

The following from the Wash ington Post is good:

 People become so accustomed to the luxury of grumbling during the long period of very hard times that they find it impossible to dispense with that pleasing pastime, now that better days have come. It is mo- ticeable that the habit obtains among the wealthy to a greater ex- tent than among the very poor. 'Don't tell me about "good times, D says Mrs. Snodgrass, as she clasps her jeweled fingers in affected agony, leans back against the heavy bro cade of her fateuil. and with pain ful corrugation of brow glances at the ormolu clock on the marble man tel, "don't tell ME that these are good times, for I know the full meaning of hard times, and all that the term implies. Why, it was only yester- day that my husband told me that if things didn't get better before next winter he might be driven to -.-yes absolutely driven---to hypoth- ecate some of his stocks. Don't ex- pect me to be cheerful, my dear; don't ask me to believe in good times, when hypothecation ac- tually stares me in the face" And then the great tears rolled down over her powdered face, leaving trail like the rolling of molasses barrel over the bealtiful snow.
Year: 1879

The program mme of Commence ment exercises at the A. I. U. em- braces a debate upon this interesting and important question: Resolved, That the United States troops should be used to keep the peace at the polls" If the boys feel disposed to plaglarize on this subject, what a fine chance they will have.

 We regret exceedingly that the place of meeting of the Press Asso- citation was necessarily changed from Pine Bluff to Little Rock. The dis appointment to the Pine Bluff peo- pie was also great, for with hospi- tality and generosity almost un- bounded they had made every prepa- ration for the reception of the press gang, and had thrown thelr doors wide open to admit Us.
Year: 1879

The Springfield (Mass) Republi- can, combating certain theories of the Worcester Spy, lays down the following very correct doctrine as to the sphere and mission of the press:

 The great end of newspaper is publicity, and publicity is one of the greatest moral restraints and moral remedies of modern society. An independent and thorough going agency of publicity IS worth more to community as a restraint upon wrong doing than rows of policemen. The law recognizes its force when it requires the real estate owner who leases hls premises for traffic in intoxicating liquors to give his as sent thereto over his own signature in an office of public record. Tie right of publicity is what the Re- publican aims to exercise, and with out which this journal would be shorn of all it's essential capabilities to serve the public. The Spy twad

 dies about the Republicans assump- tion of being "prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner." It is cer

 tainly highly fattering to our ''theo- " of journalism that it should lay us open to denunciation as analogous in function to the judicial machinery of the most highly organized modern state-the organism by which society attempts to do justice between man and man. But the comparison was not intended to be Complimentary, and cetainly is not graphic. The press is none of these thlngs-cer- tainly not judge or jurymen. It bears more analogy to the witness, who is more essential to the case than all the mechanism of the courts. lii is its character for integrity of judgement and veraclty which gives weight to public journal with pub lie opinion. The function of wit ness was exercised long before there were courts and lawyers, and ex- tends to great variety of matters which courts and laws do not recog- nize. It Is as witness to the ''wrong doing that the law knows not" that the press las most sig nal.y served civilization. It was by its power as witness that it overthrow Tweed years before he was reached by the machinery of justice-he never would have been reached at all by that machinery if the press had not exposed his crimes beforehand. It was by such publicity that the political scandals of the past ten years at Washington were attached to those guilty Of corruption. Without it, the Cakes, ,Ameses and Blaines never could have fallen under the condem- nation they deserved. To denonnce the press as no better than the or ganized machinery ofthe courts is at best ingeniously severe, but it will not be just until the press assumes that sanction and authority which organized government does assume, and then exercise it's functions by the nlce rule of precedent and tech nicality, such as often defeats the ends of justice under its own roof.
Year: 1879

The New York Tribune continues it's interesting and instructive con fessions concerning the exodus. This is the latest: This week $ reports show us that the negro em. igration into Kansas is settling down precisely as any rational obseryer could Lave foretold at the outset. There is much suffering among the emigrants, and there will be much more when winter, with climate and privatons of which they know noth- ing, is upon them. There is scaut welcome for them Tn any of the towns; naturally no struggling com munity wishes to be drowned in q food of pauperism. There Is q great deal Of windy sympathy for them among the people who make 1t a point of conscience to indorse the negro, right or wrong, but so far very little money or practical help has been sent from this class. All southerners are not Legress. There are kind, just, christian em- ployers in Mississippi as in Kansas, and these working people, if they know any such, should have stayed where they were or go back as socn as possible. As for the political as sociation in Boston winch now claims to have been the motive pow CT in sending these hordes away from their oppressors, what is it doing to feed and clothe them now that it has set them adrift? Money was always forthcoming when need ed to flood the south with agents and circulars, but now that these help less creatures are starving and dy- ing of disease, we have not heard of dollar contributed from tLat source"
Year: 1879

It is truly gratifying to see the growing interest that is beginning to manifest itself in the direction of rendering sour public schools more ef1lcient-of elevating the standard of teaching. The leayen which 9 few jealous workers in the cause of popular education have put into the lump is beginning to work, and soon we hope to see Arkans sas behind none of her sister States in educa- tional ideas-especially in her public school interests. Especially are we glad to see that more attention i;o being given to the matter of qualifi- cation off teachers, for we must have higher order of capacity Tn the in structor than we have heretofore had, before there will be that degree of efficiency in the public schools which will make them appreciated and valued by the people. The Normal Institute is one of the great auxiliaries which modern progress has devised for the higher disciplin- ing of the teacher and the more con- plete preparing of them for the pro- fession, and it is good sign to see that an effort is being made to put these Institutes into operation in our State. Our State Superintendent is showing highly commendable zeal in this matter. Other educators are also moving in the matter. There will soon be a private Normal Insti- tute opened at Lewisburg, and also series of institutes at different places under tue auspices of the State educational Bureau.

 We trust teachers throughout the State will enlist in the cause and give the movement thelr hearty encouragement.

 The following letters show that we have a State Superintendent who means to leave no exertion on his part untried to advance the interests of our public schools:

 DEPT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,

 LITTLE ROCK, May 10, 1879.

 Col. A. GORDON, Lewisburg, Ark:

 DEAR SIR: Your favor to hand and considered. am truly gratified to learn that Normal Institute is in contemplation in your town. l sincerely trust that the project may not miscarry. It has my hearty ap' proval, and shall have my cordial CO., operation. Teachers in the sur rounding counties should avail them selves of this opportunity for i'm provement. Familiarity with the latest and best methods of teaching, is indispensable to efficiency in the school-room. Wishing you success, 1 am yours very truly,

 JAS. l.. DENTON,

 State Sup't Pub. Inst
Year: 1879

The Board of Managers Of the Produce Exchange
at their last meeting, appointed committee to look
after suitable site upon which TO erect new Ex-
change. This committee yesterday posted on the
bulletins OF the Exchange notice asking for pro-
posas for the sale OF real estate for such site.
They insist that the property should be situated
south of Wall street. east of Greenwich street, north
and west of Water street. and should contain about
twenty city lots Proposals TO sell must be made IN
possession can bc given; also granting refusal for
thirty days from the date OF the proposal at tho
price named, and requiring the property offered to
DO in fee.
Year: 1879

said clerkship at the end of which term the appi-
cant, after passing examination. should be ad-
mitted to practise attorney and counsellor at
law. On the 3Oth day OF August, 1871 the Court OF
Appeals changed those rules so that at the end OF
three years applicants should only be admitted as
attorneys and at the end OF two years additional
counsellors also to pass second examination. They
made exception in favor OF those who had hled
their certificates under prior rules as to receiving
both degrees at the consequences being that the
General Term In the Fourth Department held that
1t did not apply and admitted applicants to both de-
grees while the General Term in this the hrst held
that it did and admitted the applicants only as at
torneys. the presiding Justice writing to the Court
OF Appeals for their opinion before delivering his.
thus cutting of an appeal in the regular way The
effect Of these rules ia this. that student IN an
office must serve Ave years in the drudgery
not only Of copying and serving writs. roceiv-
ing therefor very small compensation before becom-
ing full fedged lawyer while who Is fortunate
enough TO have the price Of term at law school
and 81 beside need only study that term to be-
come full blown attorney.


do not profess to advocate that man can become
lawyer in three In Ave years. yet he should
have the benefit OF his contract and receive his de-
grees. At any rate the Legislature should require
TO become citizen of our country, at least be-
fore comforting the privilege of practising in
courts. LEX NON SCRIPTA.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


Where is Alderman John J. Morrisi Has he died
of the assassin's stab? His in the Board of
Aldermen has been marked by the passage of some
excellent ordinances. Can't he put one through the
Board that will abolish the nuisance of tramps block
aiding Park row and lower Broadway by carrying
signs and interrupting travel in these crowded
thoroughfares? At least make their employers pay
a license, and thus reduce the city taxation.


PARK ROW PEDESTRIAN.
Year: 1879

[NorE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address to
insure attention. Complainants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing.
Write only one side of the paper.-ED HERALD.l
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:--


The ragmen of the city seem to make 1t their
special duty to parade every morning through Thirty
fifth street. between Eighth and Ninth avenues. to
the great annoyance of everybody residing in that
locality. Why can they not reduce the number Of
their horrible bells? One would be sufficient.


n
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-


If the "L'' roads allowed to each others
tracks they should be compelled to put on an III"
before the T to designate their destination. in order
that the unwary may know the danger they incur in
riding thereon. Joking aside 1t to the writer
that IL the managers were convinced that
cautious people would avoid them. and that life
insurance companies would make travelling thereon
exception to their risks they will look at the profit
and loss account before proceeding further. Corpo
rations little for loss of fe but loss of profits
is another matter CAUTION.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


There has been great fault found recently by the
passengers of the $40 train from PlainAed on the
New Jersey Central Railroad. owing to their being
obliged to wait on the ferryboat every morning from
seven to ten minutes for the Newark local train
The Painfield people crowd the boat. causing the
Newark passengers to stand to their discomfort.
The Painfeders. who are renowned for their polite
rarely give up their seats however. except it
be to an old or sickly person. The consequence is
that o war Is threatened, which eau be only pre-
vented by the company running more boats or
quicker time. Now that the New York IL roads are
running New Jersey ought to look to her laurels II
she wishes to retain her prestige. DESPATCH.


Is THE BUREAU OF ENCUMBRANCEs MYTH?
To THE EDIroR OF THE HERALD


believe there is such an institution connected
with our city government AZ Bureau of Encum-
brances. presided over by the Hon. Mr.. Bumenthall
II so should like to know whether it is myth, o
remnant of the Tweed regime. or huge encumbrance
ITSELF have to pass several times daily through
Spring street. which, by the way. not to be on
the map of the Cleaning Bureau for they have never
yet discovered it, and when reach No. Ill OF that
street have. in common with women and children.
to trudge out in the sloppy streets in order
to pass through. SO blockaded is the side
walk and most of the street in front
of grocery store at the above number, with boxes
barrels vegetables. wagons and the like, that some
times there IL not room to pass in single hle and
even this 81. SPACE &C. is fllsd up Sy employees moving
nell. He said that he had over one hundred COM
plants. and that he had the proprietor up several
times he always paid his fine. and In fact, had
defcd him. next applied to the socaled Bureau OF
Encumbrances and stated my They promised
to redress it, and some little improvement visi-
BILE for few days and then 1t became worse than
over. Now want to know Is the Bureau of Encum-
brances myth have pedestrians any rights store
keepers arc bound to respectI CITIZEN.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


desire to call the attention of the 'L" roads to
growing nuisance-a want Of proper ventilation of
their The smell is sometimes fearful to one
going into the out Of the fresh air. We shall
miss one day the stages, which have the recommen-
dstion at least of good ventilation l now riding
down town in the morning in the STAGE for the
fresh air get than the saving Of the five cents over
the "L' price. If you will observe the windows at
the tops of the cars you will find them nearly or
quite all closed. Let them be opened.


TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET
Year: 1879

A lady writes to the Christi


D at Work: II wish you would
say a word about putting ones
religion into ones work. Last
year | built a new house and
got protesting Christian man
to paint it. lie makes good
prayers at the prayer-meetings,
and says a good word of advice
to the young. But he didn't
fill the nail holes of the outer
and upper trimmings with put
ty, and he didn't paint the top
edge of the doors Of the upper
story. lie took care to slight
his work where he thought it
would not be discovered. But
the nails were drawn out by the
sun, causing a leak, SO that his
neglect in this direction was
discovered; then, having occa-
sion to have the top of one door
planed SO it might shut again
his slight work told its story.
/ have discounted that mans
piety and prayers ever since.
Perhaps this painter treated me
as he did because / am a widow.
Anyway, | prefer Christians
who will fill up nail holes with
putty and paint the tops of th e
upper doors!'
Year: 1879

Republicans in Congress and


out Of Congress are much exer-


cised over the negro vote of the
South. 1t was hoped that when
the war ended and the Republi-


can party won all it asked for,


that the irresponsible conflict"


was ended. But it seems that


by their own acts they have wo-
ven the rope which will probably
strangle themselves. Before the
enfranchisement of the blacks,
only three-ffths Of their number
were counted in the population
to determine the ratio Of repre-
sentation. The Republican a.
mendments, raising them to the
dignity of full citizenship, enti-
tie them to full representation.
The trainers of these amendments
never dreamed of such a posi-
bility as the negroes voting any
thing but the Republican ticket,
and expected thus to largely in
crease the party representation
in Congress. For many years
this was really SO. Gradually,
however, the carpet-baggerenau-
seatedeven the stomachs Of their
coIored proteges, and one by one
they lost caste and were kicked
out of Office and out Of the South,
as they well deserve to be. No
one attempted to apologize fer
their shameless conduct, save
here and there a disappointed of
fice-holder or bitter partisan.


The return of the South to the
Democratic rule has transferred
the representation Of those States
almost entire to the Democratic
side of Congress, and now the
Republicans have awakened to
the fact that by their own head
long race for power they have
drawn the nocse tighter about
their own necks than their oppo-
nents could ever have done for
them, and are casting about for
a remedy to save themselves
from death by strangulation.
Exactly how to attain this saliva
ton is a debatable question, al
though it is highly probable that,
falling in having Republican su-
peryisors of elections and Re-
publican returning goards ap-
pointed in every Southern State
under the protection of the mill
tary arm of the Government, they
will make a desperate effort to
disfranchise the entire negro vo-
ting population in the Union.
OF course, there is no intimida-
ton in this.
Year: 1879

Oh, sacred memories Of the dead,


So holy and so deep,
How many burning tear we shed,
How Oft in secret weep
For those whose trials now are'o'er,
Whose lives have been so brief;
How deeply we their fate deplore,
In unayailing grief.
'Tis said that We should ne'er lament
For those who die in youth;
Whose sinIess souls have passed away
In innocence and truth.
'Twere bitter far that they should go,
Than longer here remain,
To feel as we, the bitter woe


OF parting and Of pain.
For oh, how hard it is to part


From those we love so well;
How sinks the almost breaking heart
With anguish none can quell.
Help us TO bow beneath the rod
OF the most Holy One,
Help us 10 say, Almighty God,


Thy righteous will be done.
Year: 1879

A short time ago a Danblry
man had forty dollars stolen
from him. The thief was subse-
quently struck with remorse, and
sent back twenty dollars, with a
note to the effect that as soon as
he received more remorse he
would send back the rest.
Year: 1879

FIRE YESTERDAY MoRsrSG. ~ esterday
morning Captain George W. Sublett went
from bis; store to his residence, corner OF
Fourth and Clay streets. on his way to q
funeral, and upon reaching home found the
family in state OF excitement caused by q
thick smoke issuing from the kitchen and
one Of the servants rooms. Upon going
in he found a wardrobe and other articles
Of furniture ablaze. Taking in the situa-
tion at glance, the Captain, who has been
aveterap fireman. went to work and put
out the fire without giving on alarm; not,
however, until a loss OF forty or fifty dol:
lars had been sustained. The fire ortgna-
ted from defective kitchen chimney.