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Year: 1879

An important suit. which has been pending for
some time against the Kansas Pacific Railway. was
called up yesterday in Supreme Court Special Term.
on behalf of Ephraim Williams. the plaintiff. who
desires o speedy trial. The question presented for
decision IL the title to some half million OF tho
capital stock of the railway company, which the
latter claims to have forfeited for the non-pay-
ment of assessments. The plaintiff contends for
various reasons that his stock not liable to as
sessment, or IL indeed IL liable then that
the company did not go to work In the legal way
enforce such liability. An interesting aspect of the
to be that If the Court shall sustain the
plaintiffs view something more than the enormous
amount Ave millions of stock holding like relation
to the company is ready to be presented for similar
Judgment Also 10 is alleged that since repudiating


this stock the company has issued other stock in its
place. that II the company is compelled to recog
nize the claim OF plaintiff and Others similarly stu-
aod then of capital will appear amounting
to more than one-half OF the companys present is
sue. Judge Van Brunt set the down trial the
first Monday of December next Mr.. Knox appeared
for plaintiff and Mr.. Burrill tor defendant.
Year: 1879

'May good digestion wait on appetite and health
on BOTH" Such will be the motto of Judge Brady's
lecture in aid OF st. Francis Hospital tomorrow
night. His audience, IL IL included every man
man and child in New York who suffers the pains OF
indigestion, would hll hundred times over the
spacious nall Of the Cooper Institute. But the
learned lecturer will be satisfied II 2.0U0 people do
posit their mite at the ticket Office.
Year: 1879

p@ An Overton county, Tennessee, man was
killed in a singular fashion the other day.
He stole pig, killed it, tied it about his neck
with a rope, and started for home. After
going some distance he became weary, placed
the pig on stump without removing the rope
from his neck, and fell asleep. The pig slip
ped over the opposite side Of the stump, and
the man was strangled to death.
Year: 1879

A few more days and 1879 will be a
closed page in the Book of Time. A
closed page as far as it's activities are
concerned, but its influences will project
not only into 1880, but through the
coming centuries.


The past year has witnessed some of
the most wonderful discoveries of
science. There has been no pause, or
rest between them, and we find our
selves wondering in a kind of stunned
amazement, what tomorrow can bring
forth more exciting than to-day. We
are striving to condense in the narrow
est compass thoughts and actions that
i'll earlier times, would have spread,
themselves over the surface of a century,
| and there is such thing as living too
fast for centuries as well as men. Let
us take cursory view of matters and
things in general.


Science and relig igion have mixed them
selves up in hopeless snarl, which the
harder it is pulled the more inextricable
becomes the knot. Laws, politics., and
social problems are drawing the strait
mathematical line, that bids fair to keep
them apart to all eternity. Communism,
particularly in Europe, has attacked the
very heart of existing institutions. 1t
is no longer an approaching dread,
but its bodily presence armed will,
pistol and dagger turks in the vestibule
of palaces and waylays monarchs in the
streets. 1t is tremendous organization,
extending all over the world, and rearing
its front even among our Republican
institutions. 1t grew out of the oppres-
preston and suffering of the lower
classes, but the remedy itproposcs, even
if it were practicable, would be the
signal for anarchy and misery. Yet
this hoarse cry of the poverty stricken
millions, will be the problem to perplex
and hamper this government through
the coming years. 1t threatens the
crowns of Europe now-in short time
it will influence the popular voice here


In spite of Socialism however, the
world within the last year has not grown
worse. There is in it q spirit of HUI
manity which has multiplied, and per-
fected cilartible institutions, and turned
the discoveries of modern science into
useful channels for the human race.
Hygienic laws are investigated, and
practical application made of them to
lessen the count Of disease, and prema-
ture death. In fact the tendency of the
Age has been for the amelioratiun of
human misery, and as human Thought
and Action never move backward, there
~ every prospect OF the world being
bettered in the New Year, whose steps
are on our threshold. In our own little
corner of the earth matters and things
are at standstill. We made fair crops
and we are not suffering in any special
manner. The health OF the parish has
been exceptionally :good, and If our
people will only wake up to the nee
essity of railroads, 1880 will be an era
when new and permanent prosperity
will dawn upon us.
Year: 1879

Conrad Brand wishes his customers
q happy New Year. He has such beau
tiful toys, such cakes and candies, and
every thing in his line'of business that
you cannot do better than call upon him
and choose for yourselves. He ought
to be patronized by this community for
he does his very best to please them.
Let your little ones see what he has,
and they will not care to go further.
Year: 1879

New YORK, Dec. 11.-John McEyoy,
aged fifteen, of Paterson, crawled under
the table of a circular saw for saWdust.
The saw had been stopped to mend the
bolt, and the man in charge, not notic-
ing the boy, started the saw. The next
minute he saw a hat fly from under the
table. He stopped the machine and
looked under the table, and saw the
boy with his head almost literally sawed
in two. The saw had run from near the
back OF the left ear across the left ear
across the top Of the head, down through
the forehead between the eye and the
nose, without injuring the eyeball, and
through the nose, SO that one nostril
was sawed clear from the other. The
saw penetrated the brain around the
ear to the depth of from one and a half
to three inches. The boy retained his
consciousness while he was being taken
to the office of Dr.. Garnett, where the
scalp was sewed up. The physicians
could see the pulsations of the brain
through the opening. The lad said the
pain was very great, but he refrained
from crying, and pinched the nails of
his hands into the palms until the blood
ran. At the Sisters Hospital he was
able to lift a glass of stimulaDt to his
lips. DR.. Marsh probcd the brain to the
depth Of nearly two inches without
touching the bottom Of the cut made by
the saw. The boy was able to talk
intelligently all day, but he said that it
panied him to converse, and he was
kept as quiet us possible. He is yet
alive and conscious tonight. The ply
sicians say that it is miracle that lie
has lived.
Year: 1879

A public meeting will be held at the
Court House on the 9th January, to
take action to secure the extension of
Morgans Railroad to our town. Mr..
Pendely will be here on that occasion.
We urge all our citizens to be present
and help forward this great public
work.
Year: 1879

Women are naturally suspicious.
You may have got long hair on your
shoulder from holding a six year old
girl, but your mother-in-law will back
youc wife in doubling the statement
every time.
Year: 1879

Just suppose those abandoned sin
ners had sawed Noah's ark in two.-Al-
bany Journal. The result would have
been the same in all human probabili-
ty-there would have been no race
New York People.
Year: 1879

Judge Edwards cleared tha docket OF Oh
circuit court on Friday night and returned I
Jefferson City. The Judge has a most er
viable reputation behind him, having give
universal satisfaction during The holding Z
his frat term OF court at this plsce.-Boor
Vile Advertiser.
Year: 1879

vived the evangelical clergy or Prussia do not seem
wise to know their opportunity. by long custom.
and tll recently by law. every Prussian who


neither Catholic jew. was held to be
born and was compelled to be baptized. con-


frlned and married within the pale of the
evangelical church. Now that these laws


have been somewhat relaxed. and the people


have liberty of action in church affairs. it appears


that many are strongly tinctured with liberal the
ology The orthodox clergy are attempting to ex-
tirpate liberalism from the national Church by


stringent discipline. Ii they would have the manli-
their own they might set up their own standards of
faith and conditions of membership; but in this
State institution what right have they to impose
their interpretations OF Scripture upon fellow men,


bers who in the Church by the same
rights and the conditions with
themselves? The other day conference of
orthodox pastors assembled in Berlin; but
instead of considering the religious wants of the
people and how best to meet these they spent their
whole time in denouncing liberalism and declaring
that 1t should not be allowed foothold in the
national Church. This proceeding, Dr. Thompson
says has excited general ndgnation,' and as an III
stance of 1t the Doctor quotes the remark OF judge
strong in the confidence OF the imperial family that
the imperious assumptions OF the clergy
should be put down. The papers. too. the Doc
tor says. ringing with the question. ..ls
the Church for the pastors or for the
peope?' While the zeal of the orthodox
clergy is thus expending rsels. DR.. Thompson adds,
that just the border in Bohemia little banc
have left the national orthodox Church because OF its
by the police from meeting to pray and worship in
their own way. And the German clergy take no
interest in the matter than to say that the otho-
dox Church is good enough for them. Such anoma-
les DR.. Thompson thinks, will not cease until the
Church shall be wholly separated from the State.
Year: 1879




10 THE EDITOR OF HERALp:-


As 1 suppose 1t would do good to complain as
the police station of the following outrage will let
the public know through the HERALD what ladies'
have to expect who walk Fourth avenue at eight
O'Clock r. NJ. Tuesday evening walked along the
west side. when. at the church corner of Twenty
second street overlook very genteel girl just ~
passed her man who was in front Of us darted
up to her My idea instantly was that It was an ap-
pointment. but that his rather too hasty
aud he rough looking comp anion for so respect
able q girl. At the same moment heard her say In
tones of alarm, mo. haven't any; no, l haven't
any," looked back and found he had pressed her
to the wall or railing and was encircling her with
both arms She was holding her head down tn
escape his face which close to hers. and seemed
then too frightened to say more or to move while
he was apparently threatening her for money.
was startled thought only Of Fastening for fear
man %So was N "p few stops rushed at me
cncrcng me In both arms IN just the same way.
He said few words which l was too frightened to
understand. but stepped back suddenly. so freeing
myself and bearing the outside OF the pavement.
passed him on run. glanced back to see whether
he followed me and saw him dart half across the
road to the east side to gentleman who was
crossing; he did not put his arms round him, but
went at hun with the same peculiar spring, like \
wild animal. l suppose 1t was to this gentleman
crossing owe my easy escape. 1 then went to the
east side, hoping to send the policeman the beat
to the poor girls rescue, but iailcd to meet ON
my road to Fifteenth street, neither did one pass,
although watched until quarter to nine. Later In
tnc evening ncuru tnat M acquaintance or mine
had passed there about ten minutes before did and
was attacked by one of the men In the same way.
and he swore with nm oath that he would break her
head with her parasol IL she did give him rec
cents. She was terribly alarmed that sire never
ceased running till she reached her home In Six.
teenth street II was all very sudden, taking less
time than can tell IL in, and occurred distance
covering no more than eight yards I cannot de.
scribe the men, more tnan that they had dark
clothes and not the dirty. ragged. bIoated
faced class of tramps No wonder that we are sub.
ject to such insults when often the policeman ON
hsat ntAa f.e has
Where does he get tor The roundsman must know
he is not patroling. Surely IL is time something
was done To make a thoroughfare like this safe vt
eight O'Clock In the summer evenings


A SUFFERER,
Year: 1879

lNorE.-Letters intended for this column must DC
accompanied by the writer's full name and addressto to
insure attention. complanants who are unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
write only ON one side of the paper--ED HERALD.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-


The foot of Whitehall street is certainly the natu.
raj and most important terminus of New York city.
There is no way of getting from the HERALD Build.
ing to South ferry by rapid transit Why is not the
Metropolitan elevated extended to South ferryy Il
stops now at place which is sout of the way for
everybody. and the thousands Of Brooklyn and
not use the Metropolitan. DRY GOODS CLERK.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF HERALp--


Has anything new been discovered in the line ei
stopping the noise ON the elevated? II SO. can you
oblge me by letting me know what it is and who the
inventor Is! INQUISITIVE.
Year: 1879

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


Will you please call the attention of the proper
authorities to gang of loafers that infest Bayard
street. between Elizabeth street and Bowery ct all
hours of the day and night, disturbing the rest of
honest. hard working people? The police do not
take any notice of them. This day l saw ono
fifteen minutes. 1t is a disgrace to morality to hear
the language and to the conduct Of those young
people How they get their food and shelter is y
mystery, for they to be found in this street at
all hours of the day and night. Please put this be-
fore the public in the hope that something may be
done to protect us poor working people from such
outrageous conduct. We all day and can get NO
sleep at night. BAYARD STREET,
Year: 1879

10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


Why have you ceased calling the attention Of the
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Company to the fact
that the noise made by their trains is public
nuisance when your former notices Of the have
done much good? This communication is not in
the shape of complaint. as regard the road great
convenience, only l think You may by constant
agitation cause some remedy. Surely. human in
genuity must be equal to human necessity. w. b.
Year: 1879

Taking these stocks as criterion, the
average advance IN all securities Of this
class since the first Of the year has been
about IS per cent on their par value, and
as the par value Of the railroad stocks in
the United States Is in round numbers So.
900, ,0OO,0 900, this advance would represent
an Increase ofnational wealth, on paper,
Of more than s., 900, 100000. While this
great advance in the price Of stocks un.
doubtly indicates o revival Of commercial
activity and confidence, It is worth while
to consider whether It does not also, to
some extent, indicate the growth Of a
speculative fever more to be regretted
than desired, ~. -.
Year: 1879

Hopr DEFERRED the past four months
we have been anxiously waiting for some IN
dicnant citizen to come raging into the STATES
MAN off :, and ordering his paper stopped, but
II, T. this week it has been N go. They come
around and subscribe, pay up their old indebt-
edness and universally renew their subscr1p-
ton. This week, however, We ''strrck 1t
hearty old farmer came in, asked for his DILL
paid up and ordered his paper stopped. That
WAS all right, and we made him think he was
doing us favor and he left. In short time
he returned and informed US he had come to
the conclusion that he had made mistake, and
paid Us for two years in advance. In future
anv on, who Injuries that farmer Is our mortal
enemy till the crack Of doom"
Year: 1879

OrE GARDEYs.-As We stroll around the
city We are forcib'y reminded of Lalla Rookh'
The bowers OF roses now in full bloom are Ike
the groves wherein Moore's heroine wandered
in the Vale of Cashmere. The fruit trees are
loaded and bending down beneath the weight
of fruit and have to be propped up already
On a branch in our garden not three feet long
are over one hundred plums. We earnestly
advise the youngsters to keep away from our
garden we keep big dog who is death on Y
tie boys and there are plenty OF gardens "hefe
only steel traps are placed.
Year: 1879

AccIDENr.-Last Sunday Capt 7. B. John
son met with strange accident. SO strange
that he cannot remember how it happened.
Anyhow he had q severe shock and was badly
used up. He is getting better and We hope to
see him around rs usual the coming week.
Year: 1879

TRooPs on THE MovE-Troops will proceed
without delay to Washington Warrens digg'ngs'
and will make that camp base of supplies
while the country is being secuted for the In
dians who committed the recent murders II
will be like hunting fora needle in in hay.
stack. and we predict from our knowledge OF
that section of country an utter failure 70 pun
ish the wretches, as they deserve
Year: 1879

odus for the present, until the next election
will afford opportunity to test the sincerity
of the pledges made by the whites. The Con-
vention was noted for its wealth and intelli
gence. The leading cotton planters of the
Mississippi Valley were in attendance, as
were also the most prominent leaders of the
colored people of the South.
Year: 1879

A cheaper funeral than this, of
course, is procurable, and the majority
of funerals ase cheaper than this. A
very respectable pageant may be got
ton up from fifty to seventy-five dollars
and poor man can have the tseisfac-
tion, on that amount of outlay, to go
to his grave followed by three or four
carriages, in addition to those Of his
friends which may be in attendance.


These are only medium funerals,
and if we should put the figures At the
high notch, it would be not less than
$1,000 more, or about $1,5O0 to die
stylishly, and about 5000 to fade away
in an ordinarily respectable, quiet
manner. This is in painful contrast
with the burial Of the friendless poor,
who have grave in Potter's Field ;
q plain wood box and a horse and
wagon to convey them to the shore of
the dark river.
Year: 1879

nerals. Hearse plumes are used in
the same way as Grape. black for the
old, and white for the young.
When corpse becomes q corpse,
the first thing to do is to notify the
undertaken. He comes at once and
takes complete control Of the whole
matter. and does not surrender his full
charge until he receipts the bill. OF
course he furnishes everything, and
the bill Of an undertaken for a first
class funeral. will read about as fol-
Year: 1879

A dark word went forth on the viewless night
A.word that was fraught with venomous
sting
And one of the demon. troupe hastened to bear
The poisonous message away on its wing.
No power could arrest the vile thing as it


passed. t5ttt.l.
Nor hand could withhold nor its progress have


stayed;
For it rushed as the storm king goes hurrying


past
When the cloud wreathed spirits the whirl-


winds have made.
There were meanings and shriekings heard all


through the night;
And many q maiden shrank chilled In her bed
As she heard the dire sOunds-but o, what af-


fright,


Had her heart but OWNED what the wild


voices saIdi
And it Yussently fell, where in innocent mirth
A fair maiden garlanded life with sweet


flowers;
In the confidence fostered around the home


hearth.
Taking freedom to roam in all joy-giving


bowers.
And she. the most tender and loving OF all.
AS she wakes from her vision or love-laden


rest.
Feels tho dart in her bosom. as rings the dread


call.


That banishes peace from her innocent breast.
Peace no more on earthl o. thank God for the


hope
OF land where detractisn's. base voice..is not


heard;
Where pure hearts may dare to give pure feel


ings scope,


Without fear of the slandcrous, vile-spoken


word.
Year: 1879

the apparatus may be adjusted te any


chains, or to any required velocity.


A jointed folding frame, I, is hinged to
the top of the frame, A, and supports two


rollers at its outer end.


In case of emergency the washstand is
rolled to some convenient place, say a win
dow or a balcony, and if time permits the
folding frame, /, is made to project over


the window sill or balcony. The end of Ell


ther of the ropes wound on the drum is un-


hooked, and the imperiled person passes
the rope first over one of the loose pulleys
in the jointed frame, then passes it around
his body, hooks it, and let's himself down
easily and safely. BY this time, if there are
other inmates exposed, second one un-
hooks the end of the other rope, and also
lowers himself to the ground, and in so
doing causes the drum to wind up the first
of third occupant, an so on. Every person
descending winds one of the ropes on the
drum, and thus prepares the machine for
another. Should it be required, line with
weight at one end may be provided in
the apparatus, which may be attached by
one end to hook on the pendulum rod.
while the end carrying the weight is let
down upon the pavement. By means of this
line so connected with the pendulum rod,
persons descending will be enabled to check
their descent at will. But while this may
be very convenient when time enough is
allowed, and calm and order prevail, vet
the apparatus is so constructed that in
pressing emergencies no time is required
but what is strictly necessary to roll the
stand in some suitable place, take hold of
Year: 1879

TO pr0oide for taking tile tentA


and subsequent cenSuSeS.


Be it enacted by the senate
and house of representatives of
the United States Of America in
congress assembled: That a cen,
sus Of the population, wealth
andindustry Of the United States
shall be taken on'Or for the date,
eighteen hundred and eighty.


Sec. 2 That there shall be es-
tablished in the department Of
the interior an Office to be de-
nominated the census Office, the
chief officer Of which shall be
called the superintendent Of the
census, whose duty it shall be,
under the direction Of the head
Of the department, to superin-
and direct the taking Of the
tenth census Of the United States,
in accordance with the laws re-
Iating thereto, and to perform
such other duties as be may re-
quired Of him by law.


Sec. 3 The superintendent Of
census shall be appointed by
the president, by and with the
advice and consent Of the senate;
and he shall receive an annual
salary Of five thousand dollars;
and the secretary of the interior
may appoint a chief clerk of the
census office, six clerks OF class
four, ten clerks ofclass three, tif-
teen clerks Of class two, with
such number Of clerks of class
one, and of copyists and compu-
ters at salaries of not less than
seven hundred dollars nor more
than one thousand dollars, as
may be found necessary for the
proper and prompt compilation
and publication Of the results OF
the enumeration Of the census
herein provided to be taken.
And upon such compilation and
publication Of said census, said
office Of superintendent shall