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Year: 1875

TIE FRUIT SEASON The domestic
fruit season is aboHtIcloscd, if we ex-
cept pears and apples, of which there
is a moderate supply in the market,
which command supplies sufficiently
high to place them on the list of luxu-
ries. An examination of the mortuary
lists for the past summer reveals the
fact that infant mortality was not near
so great as the previous summer, and
this, physicians appear to think, was
mainly due to the abundance and
cheapness Of coed fruit. Children
love fruit, and all experience has DEM
onstrated that they may partake of it
with decided benefit in any desired
quantity, provided that it is ripe and
sound.
Year: 1875

ALMOST A FATAL AcCIDENT.-l4ast
Tuesday afternoon little four-year old
son of Stephen Williams came near meet
ing with fatal accident. 1t seems that
some parties were engaged in hauling
some heavy timbcrs upon a wagon, and
had backed the wagon into gutter in
front of the house. While standing
in this position, unnoticed by any of tie
several men standing around, the iitrle
fellow climbed OH the front wheel of the
wagon. Just at this moment the team
was started up, and one Of the wheels
passed over him about midway OF
his body. He was taken into the house
and medical assistance summoned. 1t
was found that with the exception of a
broken rib and some severe bruises, the
little fellow was not badly injured, and
at last accounts he was doing well, with a
fair prospect for recovery. The only
wonder is that he was not instantly
killed.
Year: 1875

A SAD overwhelmingly afternoon
the infant son of Asa Spencer, Esq, died
at the residence of Alex. Mckay in Dun
can. The little one was eleven months
old. What makes this event more than
ordinarily sad, is that the mother is away
east on visit. She was made acquainted
with the death of her babe by telegraph,
but of course could not reach here in
time for the funeral. Therefore the SER
vices had to be solemnized, and the re-
mains placed in the grave without the
presence of the mother.
Year: 1875

SLIGHT ACCIDENT.-Thursday even
ing as the barge Worthington was COM
ing in the harbor she collided with the
schooner Morning Star, which was load
ing in the river. The captain of the
barge claimed that logs in the way was
the cause of the accident. The damage
was not heavy, and was repaired the fol-
lowing day. -.
Year: 1875

Instances OF brutality the part of some of the
ductors Of street railway becoming more ire
quent correspondent writes that Friday last his
wife passenger a Third avenue going up
town, when Irshman evidently alaborer and under
the influence of liquor, allowed to enter the veh
Gle The conductor took the fare from him and allowed
him to ride short distance; but the Irshman was
able to sit up properly and the conductor became an
gry He roughly seizcd his victim and pushed him
from the The poor man fell heavily on his back
and the brutal conductor left him lying the street.


A short time ago intoxicated German got O
Third in Harlem and was similarly handled
Another passenger expostulated with the conductor
and asked him why he did not call policeman to take
the man out Tho conductor answered that II he bad
done so II would have cost him his pay for the next
day, for he would have to appear at the Police Court
against the man and IL better to pitch him on.
The passenger said, Suppose that you had killed
him." The brutal conductor answered, III don't care
AnnAr
Year: 1875

IMPORTANT PROPOSITION OF A CATHOLIC


CLERGYMAN IN JERSEY CITY.


The Rev. Patrick Hennessey pastor of ST. Patrick's
church. corner of Bramha and Ocean avenues, Jersey
City, has submitted to the Board Of Education in that
city proposition which involves solution of the
vexed school question He proposes to place his
school, with attendance OF six hundred children
under the sole charge and jurisdiction of the Board
He will ask no rent for the schoolrooms,
nor will he make any charge for school desks
and other apparatus, all Of which are already
provided. The school rooms will be heated, swept
principal and assistant male teacher subject TO the
usual examination by the Board at annual salary OF
$500 and $500 respectively; and principal female
teacher at a salary of S400; with female assistant at
salary of $780, all subject to the examination and rules
OF the Board No religious instruction shall be given
In the schools except the reading of the Bible in the
morning, and the recitation of the Lords Prayer.
The Board may provide the books
in use in the public schools out of the public
appropriation, or, if he be permitted to retain the
pensc. II the Board appoint him head of the schools
he to serve without aud to be subject in all
TO the authority Of the Superintendent and the
Board OF Education. He submits that his proposition,
since under his plan the expense Of educating
GOO children will be less than $500 while,
II the children placed in the public
schools of the district their education would cost
city at least SIS 000 to mention the of addi-
tonal school room. He concludes by remarking that
such plan would be practical and legal settlement of
a very difficult question, would give satisfaction to
large class of citizens and would commend itself TO all
far-mnded men. The proposition has been referred to
a special committee OF the Board consisting of the
Thomas and Jewell, who will report on 1t at the next
meeting OF the Board.
Year: 1875

II is understood that bill is now being prepared and
will be suhnted to the next legislature the object Of
which to change the method OF selecting trustees and
School Commissioners; in fact to place the power of
appointing them in the hands of the Mayor and
Common Council A republican member OF
the Board OF EDUCATION who was interviewed
yesterday expressed Himself quite freely about it. He
said he had heard of the bill and that being pre-
pared by democratic members. He totally averse
TO II on the ground tn If the proposed change
made the Board would be exclusively democratic and
part In his opinion the present Board is thor
oughy non partisan and composed Of intelligent men,
Should the bill be passed would be in the interest of
radical democrats, and he feared for the result.
Year: 1875

in Its broad sgnincation or unsutabieness and apply
ing TO the past condition OF Mrs Damare and with
the possibility OF recurrence OF her mental dis
order and its consequences upon the destiny OF the
child that the application or Miss Abby Walker Tor
the removal Of Mrs Damarel tesamentary guardian
should be granted and a decree 10 that effect will
therefore, be entered and leave the appointments Of
Mss Emily H. Walker guardian Of the child, hereto
fore entered with the bonds gwen thereunder 70 Te-
main IN full force and effect
Year: 1875

We know of no place on the Pacific Coast, or elsewhere for that matter, where the want of a bank is as much felt as in Prescott. There are no facilities in the way of ex- change except such as are afforded by the use of Quartermasters checks, and those cannot be regulated to any required amounts but have to be sent as whole for whatever sums they may happen to be drawn for. It is rumored that Wm. B. Hooper & Co. are about to establish banking house st Fort Yuma, with a branch in Prescott and an other in Tucson, and we have heard that John A. Paxton had his eye on this place with view 10 the banking business; but whether there is any truth in either report or not we have no means of knowing. If either or both be true 1t will be glorious thing for Prescott and put money in the pockets of the bankers.
Year: 1875

Tine telegraph tells us that the Legislators have passed the compulsory education bill. In this they have done themselves credit and conferred a blessing upon that portion of the rising generation who either have no parents or are still more unfortunate in being the children of those who have TO care for the future welfare of their of their offspring. We hold that no man or woman has a moral right 10 so far outrage humanity as to bring children into the world and let them grow up in ignorance, to be q curse upon society and ashamed of themselves as long as they live. And it is proper that the legal right to do so should be taken away, so that the law of the land shall barmOnize with the law of morality and common justice. We have been favored with synopsis of the bill, and find all the objections carefully guarded. In case a child is physically unable to attend school, or is taught at home or in private school, 1t is exempt from the operations of the law; but the main question is to compel every parent to provide his or her child with an education. Of course, many prefer to send their children to sectarian schools, where they can be taught the principles of their own peculiar religion, while others prefer to educate their children at home. All this the law allows them to do; but in order to avail themselves ot the benefits of the pubic funds they must send to the public schools, which are maintained by the taxes of all the people for the benefit of rich and poor alike, and while the teaching of any particular reli- gious doctrine is prohibited, the teachers are strictly onjoined to inculcate good morals, politeness and civil department, leaving to the churches and home discipline, at the option of the parent or guardian of the child, indoctrination in the mysteries of theology
Year: 1875

The Oakland Transcript has an account of the death of Frank C. Harrington, which occurred in Liverpool about the 20th of January. It appears he had gone to England to enlist capital in a new enterprise con nected with the manufacture of soda from a raw material found in great quantities in Nevada. The readers of the Territorial En- terprise Virginia City) will miss his familiar signature, "Chandler," from the columns of that paper, and the whole people an active and intelligent worker in the development of tho resources of the Pacific Coast At our last interview on the Oakland and San Fran cisco ferry boat, only two or three months ago, he expressed quite an interest in Ari- Zona, and had almost concluded to come and look at these mines but such are the decrees of fate that it seems he changed his mind, went abroad, and is dead He was man who loved his friends, and since his return from Japan-where he was private secretary to Minister DeLong-had been very success ful in several mining speculations, and proved his attachment by timely aid to those less fortunate. He leaves wife and one child in Oakland, to whom he was devotedly attached and who almost worshipped him.
Year: 1875

Last week we bloviated a little and dis played some large type over the removal of the Capitol from Tucson to Prescott. Now we have to take it all back and explain. Look at our Tucson reports to-day, and the matter will be understood. We certainly had the Capital for few hours, so far as the Council and House were concerned, but they chopped on us and sent it whirling like a top all over the Territory and it is not quite certain where it will settle, though Tucson appears to have her magnet charged the heaviest, We can wait when we have to- It is only matter of time, and we will fetch it next time.
Year: 1875

A SAN fRANeIsco dispatch dated January S0th says the Chamber of Commerce of that city have unanimously passed resolution directing the President of the Chamber to request their Senators and Representatives in Congress to favor the extension and construetica of the southern Pacific Railroad of California east of the Colorado river to junction wish the Texas Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific upon terms equally favorable with those extended to said other roads until a junction shall be made with constructed road or roads. The resolution was tele- graphed to Washington.
Year: 1875

Through the courtesy of one Of our
subscribers we are enabled 20 give the
following account of a thrilling occur
renee on the line of the Marquette.
Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad, in the
copper mining region, at the head Of
Lake Superior:


OEToSAGoS, "Wednesday, Dec. 16,-


DEAR; But the principal
reason for my writing was TO tell you
what happened to johnny. He
used to run on the Central, you remem-
ber) He was pushing one Of our big,
heavy snow-plows over the road with a
Cotton engine, such as we have to use
here on account of the heavy grades.
and had Just started down a very long
and heavy grade near ''Michigamee. -
You know how they have to run. Wei.
John had just let her out for what she
was worth, when on turning a short
curve he saw about quarter of a mile
ahead a four-horse team hitehed to a
sleigh that was caught in the track some
how. The men in charge seemingly
made frantic efforts to get the sleigh
loose, but at last gave it up. and 10
Johnny surprise they all ran of as hard
a. they could 90 across the fields. Jack
threw her over as soon as they came in
sight, but the old thing was going too
fast TO allow brakes TO bold her. Then
ne opened his whistle and '.made her
how'll At that the horses began to get
restive and scared. and at last gave q
plunge altogether that started the sleigh.
just in time for the engine to Craze it
as il vent by-tiIe horses starting OF on
the ran, bnt were eaught by the men in
charge. As soon as Johnny stopped, he
went 70 fRd ont 4 any hurt had been
done. and you nay guess how he felt
when he leaned that the sleigh was
loaded with so pounds of ofnitro7giyeerine
Just from the magazine at AIiehigamee,
enough 20 start a young railroad In the
moon IL Jack bad struck K
Year: 1875

Another meeting OF the Tammany Committee on
Organization held yesterday afternoon The
session commenced at four O'Clock p NJ and continued
for three hours and half The questions under con-
sderaton therefore thoroughly ventilated. Chief
among these the subject in the Gen.
era Committee The opinions regarding the adjustment
OF question SO important 70 the welfare OF the demo.
cratic party very conflicting Various views were
submitted and canvassed finally the plan of repre-
sentation already talked OF rather hnted outside
came before the meeting 9 regular mo-
tion- This provides for great Increase
in the membership OF the General Committee
being member for every 100 cast for Cover
nor Tilden. After good deal Of debate this motion
was formally adopted by the committee The adoption
Of this plan OF reorganization will necessarily bring
about entire change in the character OF the General
Committee The purpose of It is 10 gather into the
fold Of the General Committee many as may
be practicable Of the good democrats who
believe IN the advantages OF regular organization and
to give them voice in its councils. II is, doubt
also concession to the people who struck such tell
ing blow at one man power in the aie election The
plan the result OF mature delibcraton in its exc
cution 1t is hoped that the anti rammany body will be
decimated by the absorption into the new committee
OF many OF its active workers But II is recol-
lected by many 10 whom the bait win doubt
less be held out that the larger the central
body Is made the less influential in council
becomes each individual member. While the
body Is maintained too is feared that the big Gen.
eral Committee will be used as sort OF blind TO carry
out the behests OF the dark lantern lodge entitled the
Tammany Society. II is said IN this connection, how
ever that the secrecy to be done away with but
that is 10 be determined hereafter The General
Committee under this rule will number S75
members. republican politician who heard OF the
plan last evening suggested that II John Kelly
tinued 10 preside the deliberations OF large
number at least three committees discipline would
be necessary to keep the General Committee IN order
Another meeting OF the Committee Organization
WILL II rs said, be held Saturday, and Monday the
General Committee viii issue call for primaries at
which TO be chosen the new members OF Tammanys
General Committee
Year: 1875

The adoption OF the constitutional amendment in New
Jersey which imposes taxation on church property,
10 creating stir among the clergymen Of all denomi-
nations An effort is being made 10 bring them into
discuss the situation The burden presses
heavily all the churches, and IL is hoped that by
united action the Legislature may BE- induced grant
some relief by passing measure which WILL al all
events exempt church buildings throughout the State
Al Episcopal Clergy IN Jersey City told HERALD
reporter yesterday that something be done sew
erai Of the churches will have to be closed. 'We will
have barns " be added "in the future: handsome
churches have spoken with the Catholic pastor liv-
Ing ne and be feels Just DO the sublecLn z
Year: 1875

The Brooklyn gas companies are growing desperate
as the meters daily being ordered out or dwelling
house, bank, store and ONCE, and oil s experimenting
their defective but costly lghh The number Of meters
returned per week Is about $50 and OF course the falling
on In the receipts is very considerable and alarming 70
the stockholders Those who are burning the oil ex-
press themselves as highly pleased with the change and
the great saving OIL y but thirty cents per gallon
shegcas ~ peg 1000 feel Is paid cor SsA
Year: 1875

- I'm two years older than YOU said
little eight-year old girl to New Bed
ford boy, the other day "Well, | don't
care was the reply, " I'm going to wear
trousers soon. and that you IL never do"
How did the boy know2 She might have
worn them when she got married.


Nothing makes boy so mad as to
steal a ounce and crawl UNDER barn un.
der the impression that he has gobbled
something new in the line Of California
pears.


AT territorial hanging, the victim,
who had been literally supplied with
whisky, prior to fulfilling his engagement
with the sheriff, was asked at the last mo
rnent If he would have any thing. "Just q
drop he replied, He got it, 1t was
about six feet, and broke his neck. He
I took drop too mucn.


Franklin used to urge business men
to advertise, but if merchant prefers to
/ play checkers, and sit with feet on the
counter, it s his own business.


Lets play am an angel, and take
YOU up to heaven! was the startling
proposition of York street Miss, aged
three, yesterday. Her heaven was the
high door step
Year: 1875

An exchange gives the following ten
reasons why people should spend their
money at home. They are SO forcible
and well put that we cannot refrain from
presenting them to our readers, hoping
that they win give them the considers
tion which they deserve:


1st 1t is your home you cannot im-
prove it much by taking money away to
spend or invest


ID. There is no way of improving
place so much as by encouraging good
merchants, good schools, and good pee
pie to settle among you and this cannot
be done unless you spend your money at
hsmc.


Sd. Spend your money al home, be.
cause there is where you generally get It.
1 1t IL your duty. ss-s7=-sss
| 4th. spead year money at home, be-
caase when it is necessary for you to get
credit, it is Of your town merchants you
have generally to get it, and they must
wait for the money. Therefore, when
you have the cash in hand spend 1t at
home.


9th. Spend your money At home. It
will make better merchants Of your mer-
chants they can and will keep better as
sortments and sell at lower rates than II
the only business they can do is what is
credited out, whilc the money goes to
other places


9th. Spend your money at home. You
may have sons growing up who will some
| lay hsst ha hnr rob - IN Hal,
lay the foundations for them now. II Is
duty. 1t may be your pride in after
years to say: by my trading at the
store got my son position a. clerk,
and now he is a proprietor. Thea you
will think it hard il four neighbors spend
their money out Of town Set the exam
/ pie now,


7th. Spend your money at home. Set
the example now. Bny your dry goods.
groceries, meats ard everything at home.
and you will see wonderful change in
a short time in the business outlook Of
the place; therefore, deal with your
nome merchants.


Sth. Spend your money at home.
What do you gain by going OFF, Count
the cost see what you could have done
at home by letting your merchant have
the cash. Strike balance and see ifyou
would not have been just as well off, be-
sides helping your merchant.


9th. Spend your money at home
Your merchants are your neighbors, y eur
friends they stand by you in sickness
are your associates; without your trade
they cannot keep your business. No
stores, then no banks, no one wanting
to buy property to settle on and build
up your place.


! 10Th Merchants shoald do their ad-
vertising at home. They should get
their bill heads, circulars, cards, letter
heads, envelopes. and all their printing
at home, in their own newspaper. who
aid them in many ways, and advertise
them hundreds Of times without any pay
whatever. Merchants should set an ex-
ample to their customers by pa,ronizirg
literally their home newspapers. Men
and women are initiative animals and are
prone to follow examples set them. How
can merchants expect their neighbors to
trade with them if they set the example Of
going away from home for their print
ing and advertising? Let merchants and
people all patronize home enterprise, and
home industry and home trade So shall
they all be prosperous and happy.
Year: 1875

Woodward, the line OF the Staten Island Railroad
was run by the train due at Vanderbilt Landing at
seven NJ, Sunday and had both his legs cut of bc
sides being otherwise manged The train running
slowly, and in attempting 10 Jump of the front plat
form he slipped and fell under the wheels He
red 10 the Seamen's Retreat at Stapleon whore Drs
King and Lea pronounced him beyond recovery and
he died early yesterday morning The conductor Au-
gustus Strecer and the engineer and fireman. were
rested by the Headquarters police, but subse-
quently released their recognizance il did
not appear that either OF them any way blame
for the accident which entirely due 10 the boys
own carccssness This is the third person run over in
q similar manner near the same place
Year: 1875

But would he hard deny wholly escape the spell
of her colorpg here and especially the depth OF
her poetic perception Her picture might not ut pre-
arranged place In our rooms hearts but would he
likely to mold and expand the spirit 70 proportions
fttug lite high measure. CPL


Ros1otl nec an 1914
Year: 1875

with the downward movement OF those values that the
whole market depressed Later in the day and
Just when the market gave the least signs Of encourage
ment reaction set in and quotations improved in
almost every class Of securities


THIRD DESPATCH


LONDON, Thursday, August 1916 p NJ
Just before the close Of business for the day the
market evidently less depressed and the improve
noted in my second despatch continued Prices
rallied and more hopeful feeling was very apparent
There have been, taking the feverish condition Of the
market but Few variations of any consequence and
with the exception Of the decline in Turkish securities
there have been no alterations Of any particular
ment since the morning quotations. prices remaining
stationary. AT the close the tone Of the market
better than at any time during the day. all fears Of
disastrous panic were allayed
Year: 1875

He LET 1T DRoP.-A bout three months
ago, writes our Prairie City correspond
ent, young man came into a life insur-
ance office in this place, and made appli-
cation for a $4,000 policy on his life, in
favor Of young lady, his alIianced wife,
premiums payable quarterly. This morn
ing he appeared at the Office end inquired
whether or not he could have the policy
changed and what would come OF it if he
concluded not to pay another premium
The agent informed him that such pol
icy was not transferable, and in case OF
non payment of premium it would drop.
The young man said, sin view Of the
fact that the young lady has married
another man, do not feel it my duty to
keep it up, and if you have no objection,
[ will let it drop"