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Year: 1879

WHEN THE Board of Education was
laundering around in search OF chair
man for the committee on printing, the
lightning didn't strike Merris Taylor
the only practical printer in the
Board.
Year: 1879

The watchers were weary the train time was nigh,
There was protest and pleading and fearful goodbye
We laid the the three gently upon the white bed,
And tenderly pillowed each sorrowful head.
The lips were all silent. and soft were the sighs;
The ashes were hiding the beautiful eyes,
On the right lay the dark waves that ppled with gold
On the left flowed the silver that never was told.


And the wing of the raven between.
The brown eyes said closing-"I hope you'll be lat" "
The blue eyes yet trembled-"How long you wait ??
The giay, dark with pleading were closing in prayer;
The hush of His angel was stilling the air.
The brown hands lay crossed and pressed in their


place;


The white hands lay lost in the fold of the lace;
In velvet and dimples, the hand that was stirred
The breath Of the sleepers was all that heard,


And the shrek of the incoming train
twice kissed the proud lips,-the ruby lips twice.
The lips that were poutng turned to them thrice
Then hurried forth blind in the pitiless rain
And into the night on the outgoing tram
But think while bent over tresses and bands
All my heart-strngs were caught by the motionless


hands;


For whenever l wait and wherever 1 roam
They are driving me on, they are drawing me home,


While dream of the brown, blue and gray


-Scribner's Monthly.
Year: 1879

The course ofthe weariest river
Ends in the great, gray sea;
The acorn, forever and ever.


Strive upward to the tree.
The rainbow the sky adornng,


Shines promise through the storm;
The glimmer of coming morning


Through midnight gloom Will form.
By time all knots are riven,


Complex although they be,
And peace will at last be given,


Dear, both to you and me.
Then, though the path may be dreary
Look onward to the goal
Though the heart and head be weary,
Let faith inspire the soul.
Seek the right, though the wrong may be tempting!
Speak truth at any cost;
Vain is all weak exempting


When once the gem is lost.
Let strong hand and keen eye be ready
For plain and ambushed foes;
Thought earnest and fancy steady
Bear best unto the close.
The heavy clouds may be raining,
But with evening comes the light;
Through the dark are low winds complaining,
Yet the sunshine gilds the night;
And Love has its hidden treasure
For the patient and the poor
And Time gives his fullest measure
To the workers who endure;
And the Word that no law has shaken,
Has the future pledge supplied;
For we know that when we awaken"
We shall be satisfied"


-TInsley's Magazine
Year: 1879

Mrs. Betsey Elizabeth Doty, an old
lady seventy-two years of age, who has
for some years resided with her sons
near Vermontville, had an extraordinary
adventure, and came near losing her
life, wandering in the deep SHOWS of the
Adirondack wilderness. Her son, Daniel
Doty, built log cabin or shanty near
Round Pond, in the north part of Frank
lin, some six or seven miles from any
settlement, in which he has resided for
somel months. He lived by hunting and
fishing, and gathering spruce gum, which
he sold for necessaries when he came to
the settlement this winter on snow
shoes. Mrs. Doty resided for some time
last fall with her son in his cabin. On
Friday morning, Jan. 31st, the old lady
getting vexed about some small matter,
and for reasons best known to herself,
started on the dim path through the
woods in an attempt to reach her sons
cabin. Snow about four feet deep, and
drifting. The next day after she started
on her pilgrimage her son came out and
reported that he had not seen his mother.
Searching parties were started on snow
shoes to look for her, who traced her
five miles through the snow to Buck
Pond, within two milvs of che e~hi-'
She must havo won't ont of the direct
path, and for the last two miles wal
lowed waist deep in the drifts of snow.
The trail was plain until she went on to
the ice on the Pond, and there the wind
had obliterated all traces On the track
less ice was where the old lady got be-
wildered, and turned to the right of the
direct course, and became lost in the
desert of drifting snow. After tramping
about on the ice for some time she came
on to her own track again, which con-
vinced her that she had lost her course.
1t was becoming dark, she was exhaust
ed and terribly chilled with piercing
winds. AS forlorn hope, she struggled
up through the deep snow towards the
green woods, and found some sheltering
balsams in little ravine some distance
from the Pond. Here she gathered what
sticks she could, and pulled out some of
the batten from her hood for a kinder,


and after scratching many wet matches


succeeded in starting a little fire. AS


she lowered over the blaze her dress


caught fire, but was to wet to burn much.


Her fire burned all the wood she could


got, a-a want ont in ahnnt three hours.
In the morning she was too lame, and


weak and sick to renew her travels


through the snow, and remained there,


without food or fire, for five days and


four nights, until rescued by the search


ing parties. Those that looked for her


were so confident that she was dead and


buried under the snow that they were


surprised to find her alive, and as one


of their dogs barked and she answered
with wild scream, they thought it was


a catamount. AS the men came up.
they found a sorry looking object Of


pity. A fire was soon made, and after
the old lady was we'll warmed up and
took good smoke, she was placed on a


fiat board train, drawn to the cabin Of
her son, and made as comfortable as pos
sible under the circumstances. She has
a fair prospect of complete recovery
Com.
Year: 1879

The COWS and heifers that are COM
ing in this spring need extra care just
now. 1t is true it would have been bet
ter to have fed we'll all winter; but if
they have thus far been neglected, this
is the time to make amends. A change
of food will be found beneficial. Roots
should be fed to regulate the system,
and meal to strengthen it. If this care
does not show itself in the mother il
will in the progeny.
Year: 1879

Let not any one say he cannot govern
his passions, nor hinder them from
breaking out and carrying him into ac-
ton; for what he can do before prince
or grea. man, be can do alone, or in the
presence of God, if he will.
Year: 1879

Anguish of mind has driven thous-
ands to suicide; anguish of body few.
This proves that the health of the mind
is of far more importance than the health
of the body, although both are deserv-
ing of much more attention than either
of them receive.
Year: 1879

1t has been pretty clearly demonstra-
ted that good, healthy seed, selected and
saved from the home wheat field, as one
would select and save seed corn, will not
run out, but on the contrary will grow
better annually.
Year: 1879

So from the above showing we
see that by planting fine grapes,
merely for the purpose of sale, that
on the seventh year the vineyard
ist would be $2,0S5 ahead, and yet
have his plantation paying him
some 81, 200 per year, less $120 per
year for cultivation. Now, if he
chooses to make wine, the profit,
after expenses. would be from 30 to
40 per cent. more. In all these cal
culations we have made outside al
lowance; we have taken the high
est price for land and labor, and the
lowest price for fine grapes. There
Is no use in cultivating an inferior
article when the demand is so great
for one that is first-class.
Our idea has been to prove
that persons with moderate cap.
ital may engage successfully in
the business. What other interest
with an outlay SO small can show
profits 30 great? We have purpose
" discarded any intricate figures
respecting interest. Those who
wish to calculate have the basis
herein, but it is well known that
such calculations are not generally
made In our industries. Until the
vines come into bearing a family
could raise enough corn, poultry,
eggs and butter to support them
selves in comfort, and all off the
same ground. We have desired to
present facts, pure and simple, so
as to be comprehended by all. Our
contemporaries will do themselves
and the State service by dissemi-
mating this and similar informa-
tion.
Year: 1879

New York, July PA brutal and
cowardly murder was committed tins
evening. Michael Balandcr, foreman in
the candy factory oi Slauson & Co., on
the corner of New Church and Dey
streets, was stabbed to the heart and in
stantly killed by an Italian, whom he
had discharged few days ago from the
store. The murderer was seen to lolter
around the entrance OF the store about
the time the hands were leaving, and
when the foreman, Balander, in COM
pany with another workman, left, the
Italian darted across the street, and
drawing n huge butcher knife from
his sleeve, plunged il into Balander =
breast. A piece of rock candy, which
Balander daily took home to his six
Young children, turned the knife point,
but before he could recover from the
attack, the Italian again raised the
knife and plunged it into his heart Bo-
lander threw up his arms and staggered
a few steps but fell dead in front Of the
engine house in Fulton street, the blood
pouring i'm streams from the wound In
his breast. Not word was spoken
before or after the blow, and Ihe crowds
in the street were horror stricken, and
the murderer fled up the street brandish-
ing the weapon dripping with blood.
The crowds followed, and several police
men joined in the chase. Officer Lund-
rigan attempted to arrest the fugitive,
but latter made desperate attack on
him, and with difficulty the officer par
ried the blow with his club. Other oili-
GERS came to his rescue and the mur-
derer was ovcrpowered and taken to the
station-house, followed by an immense
crowd.


In the station house the prisoner gave
his name as Frank Partelli. The knife
with which he committed the deed was
carefully sharpened, and had an edge
like razor and point like a daggo.
In his cell Partelli sang, cursed and
swore, and said he was sorry he had not
killed half dozen more OF them.
Year: 1879

No little confusion and annoyance has
occurred at the postoiiices throughout
the country, within the last week or so,
through the misapprehension on the
part of insurance men OF a provision
ofthe postal law which applies to them.
Until recently the law permitted them
TO send their policies through the mail
at paper rates. This act, however, was
reversed on the Sth of the present
month, and it provided that inasmuch
as 4 duly executed policy was not really
paper matter, it would hereafter he
subject to the full rate OF written mat
ter. Through either carelessness or Tor
their own reason, however, the insur-
ance men are still operating under the
old law, and as stated considerable
trouble 10 all concerned Is the result.
Year: 1879

LOUISVILLE, July "a Buiord, who
was convicted AM sentenced to the
penitentiary for lie Cor the murder Of
Judge Elliott aarived here today under
guard and was placed in Jail, where he
will be kept until the appeal has been
decided. He was marched from the
depot to the Jail, the procession creating
so much excitement along the street
that when the party reached the Jail
there were some two or three hundred
person following Buiord at the Jail
said that he did not desire TO see any one,
and requested the officers 10 so inform
all who asked 10 see him.
Year: 1879

FALL RIVER, July 24.-The spinners
at the Fall River Paint Works, eight in
number, quit work without a moments
warning this noon. They assign no
reason for their action, but it is sup
posed that they did not dare work
longer.
Year: 1879

Ladies, you cannot make fair skin,
rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes with all
the cosmetics Of France. or beam ifiers
IF the world, while in poor health, and
nothing will give you such good health,
strength and beauty as Hop Bitters. A
trial is certain proof. See another
column.
Year: 1879

in desert by herself selfish, impul-
sive. most uncharitable towards the SEN
timents of others, naughty and reckless
in all her doings and sayings.


" | need not tell you that | once i'm
agined that [ was in love with her. She
is beautiful, her form is perfect, her
manners are piquam enough to attract
the attention of any man. She can
drive any superficial, unrefecting man
to distraction. | know what struggle
had to keep my head clear of that girl
At one time she would be kindly dis
posed, and her talk and her manners
would be exceedingly ly graceful and pleas
ing At another time she would imagine
that her pride was piqued and become
transformed into the very image of re-
sentiment and disdain. She would some
times open a conversation on tender
sentiments and you would imagine that
she was all sentiment and affection.
The next time you could hear her squeak
like cynical materialist and you would
think that she was incapable of any
noble conception [ loved her. [ hated
her, respected her, | despised her al
ternately. Sometimes she appeared to
me like an eagle soaring in dizzy heights,
at other times | thought her more de-
spicable than the lowest reptile. The
last book she reads is the newest whim
she evinces. Be true to her as steel,
be honest with her as you may-noth-
ing will shield you against her In an
impulse of charity she will give away
all she has to the first conner In an
impulse of bitterness she will treat
most uncharitably her own father and
mother They also adoresnd hate her
alternately.


ITO be continued.)
Year: 1879

Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy
cheeks aud sparkling eyes with all the cos
metics of France or beautifers Of the world


while in poor health, and nothing will give
you such good health, strength and beauty
as Hop Bitters. A trial is certain proof.
Year: 1879

In one of the inner apartments of the Central
Office last evening. the chief representatives of
the police force sat in conclave. 1t
was the impending financial crisis in
the affairs Of Gotham's guardians that had
brought them all together. and there was not
one present who did not show detcrmna-
ton to make stanch fight for the
old time pay. The meeting quite a
harmonious one. Some little discussion engaged


in about the most feasible manner of securing favor


in the courts and in regard to the grading of
ment. but the gatherings opinion was evidently in
of giving their long consideration before
finally determining upon 1t. 10 this end Inspector
sition that had been made to appoint u com
mttee OF four. consisting of the 'nspec-
proper course To pursue in the present
emergency. consider the feasibility of employing
counsel anu report the to the gathering at its
next meeting. This put to the vote and Captain
Brogan, in his capacity secretary entered ii as
carried. An adjournment was then had to early
lafA
Year: 1879

PROSPECTS OF A SETTLEMENT NOT VERY FAIR


OBJECTIONS OF SEVERAL PARTIES IN THE


LEGISLATURE.


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


RICHMOND Feb. /, 1879.


The creditors of the State having. as the HERALD
telegraphed last night. made their proposition
for settlement of the debt there is naturally
good deal Of excitement among all classes. and
great anxiety is felt to what will pro-
badly be the action of the Legislature.
From the expression Of opinion among
leading members the result may be considered
very doubtful. The prominent readjusters open
in their denuncaton of the scheme of settlement
proposed. and emphatic in their declarations
that they WILL under circumstances. agree to pay
more than three per cent interest. The apprehen-
sion is that these would have agreed to any
proposition which might have been made There
is another party here who say that they would have
agreed to the proposition If it had provided for
the payment of three per cent for ten years instead
OF five years. These last united with the genuine
debt payers, would undoubtedly have constituted
majority OF the Legislature but it is the matter
may be considered as in doubt The proposition, AS
given In the HERALD this morning. will be formally
reported to the Finance Committee on Monday next,
and will depend mainly upon their report. The IN
dicaons that the bill. proposed by the bond
holders, Will not be passed without amendments.
However, day or two must eapse before any salts
factory prediction can be hazarded.
Year: 1879

IN Lf-DEfENSI.


by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


PHILADELPHIA. Feb. l. 1879.
The trial of Harry Richmond the variety per-
former, for killing Daniel Archer was concluded
this evening. The evidence detailing the circum-
stances of the affair has been summarized in the
HERALD. This evening Judge Mitchell charged the
jury His charge was fair one although some in
the court room inclined to the opinion that it
favored the prisoner little. The Judge, after defn
ing the several grades of murder told the jury that
they were not asked to consider either the first or
second degree but that their attention was to
be directed solely to that of manslaughter. He
also told them that they were to decide whether
or not pitcher was deadly weapon. and. in order
to arrive more thoroughly at conclusion Of self
defence, he advised the jury to consider
themselves in Rchmond's place at the time of
the row. and determine the matter from that stand
point. The Judge went over the subject most
thoroughly enlightenpg the jury all points, and
drawing the line carefully SO not to bias the case
either way.


WAITING FOR THE VERDICT


At about eight p. NJ the jury retired to deliberate.
Richmond sat near his counsel throughout the argu-
mcn with his wife, who Is an invalid. on his LETT.
and his mother-in-law his right. The latter held
handkerchief TO her eyes the greater part of the
time. while Mrs. Boyle rested her head on her hus
bands shoulder.


NOT GUILTY.


The jury were only out about ten minutes when
they returned with verdict of not guilty. There
was no demonstration OF either approval or disap-
prova the Judge having warned the audience that in
the event of any demonstration he would punish the
offending parties. Upon leaving the jury box OF
the jurors advanced and took Richmond by the hand,
and after that Richmond complimened his counsel
for their able defence and also shook hands with the
District Attorney and his assistants. He bowodto the
Judge and then. accompanied by his wife and
mothcr-in-law passed into the basement of the court
house. and leaving there by side door took
riage for his home. During the evening he
called upon by numerous friends who congratulated
him oDjhs fortunate escape from punishment
Year: 1879

II is understood that the Potter Investigating Com
mittec will be in this city tomorrow and continue
their inquiry a, the Post ONCE building. Postmaster
James said last evening that he had not received any
Official notification of the fact but should the com
inittce require IL he would find room for them
Year: 1879

Two young men, according to Paris pa
per, were, few afternoons ago, seated in
front of cafe on the Boulevards, when one of
them, named Lucien w., informed his friend
that he had just come into possession of
5000 francs, adding that the 5000 francs, in
bank notes, were safely locked upin drawer
in his room, and he should not then trouble
himself with business. He had sum of SO
francs in his pocket, with which he proposed
that he and his friend should go to Asnieres
and enjoy themselves with boating, dining, a
ball. etc., and not return until two o'clock in
the morning.


At table close to them was welldressed
man, who, although apparently absorbed IN
the perusal of his journal, did not lose word
of the conversation. He was an accomplished
thief, named R., alias "the Aspic," who had
but recently returned from tour in the prov
inces, which he had found it necessary to
make in order to withdraw himself from the
observation of the police. The bait of 5000
francs was too tempting for him to resist, and
be Immediately resolved to have possession Of
it. Having noticed that Lacien W. had
placed his hat on stool at short distance
from him, the Aspic adroitly substituted his
own for it, and after paying for what he had
taken, walked out. He knew that the 5000
francs were deposited in drawer in the young
mans room, and the address OF that room he
hoped to find by means of the name at the
bottom of the hat. Seeing the hatter's ad.
dress, he went to his shop and told him that
he had, on leaving restaurant, taken hat
which did not belong to him, and which he
was anxious to return to the owner, If the
halter happened to know the address Of bis
customer. The information was readily OBJ.
tanned, and in very short time after, the
thief paid his visit to the apartment Of Lu-
Glen W., and gained possession of the money.
About an hour afterward the young man
came to the hatter's also, and was informed
of what had occurred, but, not thinking of
any danger for his money, he merely bought
straw hat, and, with his friend, proceeded
en- his trip to Asnieres. On his return home
at night he discovered his loss Information
was Immediately lodged with the police, and,
from the description of the man given by the
halter, he was, on the following day, arrested
while on party of pleasure, which he had
also devised with some friends, to the river.
side. In his pockets were found the 5000
francs, minus 400 francs, which he had ex-
pended.
Year: 1879

A lady passing up Eighth street last
evening about six o'clock had one of
her eyes severely injured by a string
which had been placed across the pave
ment by some mischievous boys. The
string was tied to the limb of tree and
across the pavement to window shut
ter, on Eighth between West and Wash
ington streets. This is dangerous sport
and boys should be warned that If
caught in an act Of this kind the pen
atty is very heavy.
Year: 1879

TO think clearly and act quickly one
must have good health. Indigestion is
the foe of health and should at once be
driven from the system by the regular
use of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills. For
sale at all drug stores.
Year: 1879

The following beautiful lines were
written ON the occasion of the recent
death of an infant son Of w. A. West, of
the editorial staff of the Washington
Gazette
In rosewood cradle baby lay,
Its mother was stitching, stitching away
On robe of spotless white;
One foot on the rocker, she hoped to keep
Her frolicsome baby fast asleep,
To finish her work that night.
In every stitch of the garment she wrought
The loving mother fastened thought;
Hopes for her little one
And smiled on her baby in happy pride,
AS it slept in the cradle by her side,
Till the wee white robe was done.
Then she folded up the cambria and lace
And kissed her precious ones chubby face;
As it smiled in its infant glee;
She tossed it up and dswn in the air.
''How pretty youn look my babe, when you


wear


That little new robe!" said she.



In a rosewood coffin the baby lay;
Its mother had wept the night away
Watching its dying breath,
With it pressed to her bosom, she prayed to keep
Her darling child from going to sleep
In the cold, cold arms of death.
But an angel carried it to the skies,
In spite of its mothers prayers and cries,
To the Golden City bright.
The mothers hopes and joys had gone
With tbs spirit Of her little one
In its pretty robe of white.
Year: 1879

In view of the enormous amount
OF currency which the country now
possesses, and its appreciation to
par in gold, it is not surprising that
the rates Of interest are low. and 1t
is difficult to understand bow they
can be materially advanced just at
once. We have now nearly $780,
100000 of paper money in circula-
ton, besides all the gold and silver,
and with prices on gold basis,
"the business Of the country would
seem to be we'll provided for.
Year: 1879

The New York Herald advises
Mr.. Tilden to either abandon poll.
tics or become his own candidate
for Governor of New York State,
and the Sun and Egpress sanction
the advice as to his becoming his
own candidate for Governor, which
the Herald says will produce har-
mony in the Democratic ranks of
the State and give the Republicans
something to do If they want to car
ry the State.