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Year: 1876




PROGRESS OF THE WoRK.-As we
stated would be the case in few weeks
after COlmHn had secured the contract
for the construction of the first fifteen
mile section OF the Seattle and Waln
NnlIa Railroad, work was speedily com-
mcnced ON the most difficult portion OF
the road and has been vigorously kept
up and will be continued until before
the Summer is ended our citizens will
witness in successful operation the whole
section 1T this beginning of through
line to Eastern Washington. Already
over 500 feet of the line from Atkins
wharf towards deep water has been
piled and the piling, or trestlc-work os
it may be called, capped and finished
ready for the rails. 200 feet more are to
be added to this western end before suf
ticcntly deep water will be reached,
which will be done in few days--thut
is as soon as piles of suitable length
reach here. In the meantime the work
of driving and Gaping piles from At
kins' wharf eastwardly is rapidly going
on, and within tue next two months and
II half the whole work OF piling and pre-
pairing the treste.worl for the laying of
the iron rails will be completed from the
extreme western end across the flats to
firm lani, II distance of two miles and
half. This will reach q point within
half mile of the graded portion of the
road begun some two years since, which
intervening space will also be graded by
the time the piling is finished As soon
rs this latter is done, the iron rails, which
will then be here, will at once be put
down on the bridging, and the ties laid
and ironcd upon the graded poi ton of
the road The work Of laying the rails
will be commenced at the proposed de-
pot and then rapidly carried on over
trestle-wolk and grade until the whole
section is put in running order, which
can be relied upon being done by the
first of September next Some weeks
since we said the southern end of town
was looming up in consequence of the
construction OF Jackson's mammoth ho-
tel, and other business enterprises being
started in that locality, but when that
finely constructed trestle-wOrk is COM
pletcd off the point, large depot build
ings erected and the constant whistlns
and transit OF the cars ARE observable
there, a business aspect swill have been
given to it and transformation taken
place which will not only be gratifying
spectacle but an additional guarantee of
that continuing progress which is adding
stability TO Seattle and giving assurance
OF still greater prosperity. -LatdiigeacG.
Year: 1876

The evils" man of the Illustrated
LondOn Nc~S says that the ladies have
not the opportunity of controlling their
husbands in regard to their re rc.marrying,
and he does not remember single case
ofa married woman by her will placing
my restraint ON her husband marrying
again; hut he knows Ola case to the con
tray. Mrs. Van lIanrigh, by her will
proved in December, 1868, leaves all her
property-which appears to have been
considerable to her husband. Endorsed
IN the back of her will is memorandum
stating that she wishes her clothes to lie
sold to pay her funeral expenses, which
are to he as small as possible; and after
commenting her husband to the care of
her mother, she adds; at is also my
earnest wish that my darling husband
should marry, ere long, nice pretty girl,
who is a good housewife, and, above all,


to be careful she is of good temper"
Year: 1876

That was brave act Of the Catholic
priest Gather Adams, of Brooklyn) Who,
seeing q young woman attempt to com.
nit suicide BY drowning, jumped from q
ferry Soat and rescued her When the
boat had got into the middle Of the river
the woman darted through the crowd
that stood on the rear deck and leaned
over the chains into ihe water. In an In.
staut all was confusion on the deck. wo.
men shrieked aud meu were bewildered


Then il was that Father Adams pushed
through the throng and sprang into the
river The tide was swift and the drown
Jag woman had drifted far away from
the boat. The man, with strong skilliul
strokes, pushed straight ont into the cur.
rent, aud caught her just as she was
sinking for the last time. Both were ex-
hausted; there was no hope of succor
from the ferryboat, and they battled In
vain with the tide. Just as It seemed as
it both must be drowned they were
pulled on board fainting. They we're re.
suscitated with difficulty, and they were
carried to the shore. ut was an act of
charity" said Father Adams, to save
the woman. Nay, more than that it
was an act Of duty to save her, for our
church teaches that one who dies a sui.
eide may never reach heaven. saw
this poor creature in the effort to take
the life which God had given her, and
telt that as there was a probability OF
saving her l ought 10 try to do il. L
saw, too, that the men on the boat we're
paralyzed, and that the woman's life
her very soul, indeed-were forfeited
should she drown. Ibid only what was
rlght-what was my plain duiy-and
am sorry that 80 simple deed should
have brought me so prominently before
the public"
Year: 1876




NUMBER OF INMATES IN THE 1NsTIrUrloS-lTs
GROWING IMPORTANCE AND USEFULNESS.


RICHMOND, February 8, 1876.


Owing to the stringency of the times some
of the stockholders have not heen able to pay
up the full amount of their stock, and as a
consequence a note of 81 200, for the pur-
chase Of the property, is pressing for pay.
ment. The list of contributors published
with the last annual report will show that
the large majority of our best people have
given nothing in aid OF this charity.


Between thirty and forty girls have been
cared for in this asylum, and quite number
of them are now in good situations and do
ing we'll. At no period of its history has it
been doing us much good as at the present
time. The inmates are being regularly in
structed by competent teacher, who Is paid
from the private means Of the lady managers.


This institution reflects credit upon Rich
mond, as 1t is the only " Home" of this kind
south of Baltimore, and it would be a disgrace
to the Christian people of this city if it should
be crippled for want of 4 few hundred del-
lars. Thousands are almost thrown away in
amusenents weekly, while the Home,"
with all the attractions which cluster around
this word, is in danger OF being closed to
this prodigaI daughter of our State.


Almost every member of the Board, be.
sides giving much time to this institution,
has also given Literally in money, and the
snanagers can with propriety call upen the
citizens generally to aid them. Had the
Council given the aid which we bad reason
to expect this call might not have been ne
oesSary.


SVith these facts before the public we hope
a liberal response will be made to our agent,
who will at once call upon our citizens in
tn h behalf. WILLIAM W. PARKEE,


President Magdalen Association
Year: 1876

The Boston Courier calls for law making
it punishshsbe offence for one person TO
point loaded gun or pistoiat another. But
such law is not so much needed as law
making the pointing of an empty gun or pistol
at you punishable offence Ut ls the ola gun
or pistol that has been lying asvay unloaded
for years that goes off and blows q hole
through a-especialIy if it is pointed at
you "just for fun" 1t is so eeTy funny to
point an old empty gun at you that II Is
only about one in ten OF US that can resist the
temptation to do it. We all ought to know,
having been told thousand times that tu.
neral is aiaost Slre to spell the dEa; but II
we do know 1T We forget it as soon as we lay
our hands on the rusty old shoetdng.lron,
and after snappiyg 1t dozen times at the
gate post we always turn around and "Just
for fun " blow out somebody's brains. The
old. empty gun is what the law ought to
look after Louisville Courier Journal.
Year: 1876

WANTS CoNTRoL.-Mrs. r. A. Saunders
yesterday filed petition in the office OF the
register in bankruptcy aSking that she be
placed in control of the stock of millinery In
the store corner of Fourth and Broad
streets. She represents that the property
was accumulated by her own sabors, ana
that suit for divorce ls now pending.
Year: 1876

ALMOST SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-Wh the
Board of Directors Of the Piedmont and
Arlington Life Insurance Company were
in session last evening portion of the heavy
cornice of the room in which they were sit.
ting fell with loud crash. Fortunately
they all escaped injury except Mr.. William
G. Tay lor, who received severe wound on
the side of the bead from piece OF the
cornice. Medical assistance was promptly
called 10, and the wounded man received
such attention as his case required.
Year: 1876

THE LOTTERY BuslEEss.-It is expected
that the Commonwealth attorney will
present 10 the grand jury several bills OF in
dictment against parties in this city who are
publicly engaged In selling lottery.tickets.
Year: 1876

wins battles is drawn from the com.
manding officer as from reservoir
The influence which one individual
may exercise over many was happily
Illustrated in one Of the great battles OF
our civil war. For months a certain
coolnel had subjected his men to cease
less drill. The manual had become SO
mechanical with them that no order
delivered in the martial music of his
splendid voice could take them by sur.
prise as their hands instantly executed
it even their thoughts were miles away.
once well into battle. soldiers will
fight steadaly OF, oblivious to every
thing till the ammunition gives out.
Then they wilt into panic like strick-
en- things. This particular regiment
was face to face with the enemy On a
netabble day in our history, loading
rnd firing with might and main, the
opposing guns almost touching. AT
once the colonel saw a quiver run
down the line-experience told him
the ammunition was out. In one instan
more there would be wild stampede,
the rear masses would take it up, the
day would be lost. He would give the
world fora saving expedient. The hap.
py though flashed upon him-the drill
He rose in his stirrups, and his voice
pealcd out above the clamor OF the
guns


Attention. Order-armsl" [Down
came the muskets "Shoulder arms n
| Up they went again. "Mark time.
by the left flank forward-marchi'
And with drums beating and colsrs
flying they stepped away as gallantly
through the storm Of fire and smoke
and thunder as if they had been or
dress parade. They arrived in safety in
the rear without breaking ranks. TIC
that man really belongts the honor of
the great. victory that was won that
day.
Year: 1876

The freezing of fruit in the bud fire.
quently occasioned by a few warm
days succeeded by late frosts, tits said,
may be prevented by spreading a thick
layer of frozen manure. or of ice or
snow, around the trees,in February or
March, while the ground is firmly fro
zen. The buds will thus be Kept back,
since the ground will thaw more slow
ly, and the roots convey no nutriment
to the tree. When frosts are no longer
to be feared the covering should be
removed.
Year: 1876

this application and another to have the rest until
IL was known when the witness could be produced In
court The testimony Of Catharine Goodwin, sister Of
the accused, continued She stated that she had
told her mother 10 get mp, her father was
lighting Thomas, and when she In the room
her father had hold OF Thomas ard had the stoveer In
his hand The witness said that Thomas had done moth
ing to exasperate her father With the testimony OF Ma
ria Reall. Eliza Culbert, Catharine Cunningham, and
Lawrence Goodwin which OF Little Importance, the
for the prosecution closed.
Year: 1876

The trial of James and Thomas Goodwin for
the murder OF Michael Goodwin their father, was con-
tnued yesterday p tho Hudson County Court OF Oyer
and Terniner Counsel for the accused announced to
the Court discovery OF important witness for the
deeue who unable account Of hlness to appear


and requested permission the have the testimony taken
nv Commissioners The Court decided that there was
10 authority for such proceeding and refused to grant
Year: 1876

OPINIONS or POLITICIAN CONCERNING THE NOODlN


CnAHTiR-HOw TIE DEFEAT or MR. GREENS


FRIENDS AND OF SALARY RETRENcHMENT is RI


ChIYED-TAMMANY AND ANn-TAMMANY FEEL


ING.


The excitement Ill this city among the officials
and others connected with the different departments Of
iho local government the passage by tho LcSisa
turc of the Woodn Charter BILL and the failure OF what
were known as the Extension and salary bills has
materially subsded Ia regard TO the Woofn Charter
act the local pociansdd not appear willing ycsterdayt 10
venture an opinion to what effect might have upon
the city departments for the reason 1t asserted,
that 1t was impossible to tell what amendments and n-
Temptations might have been added during the excite
ment attending the last hours OF the Legislature in
other words 10 one seemed know what tho provisions
Of the bill rs passed. were prominent Republican
marked that 1t folly 10 attempt To say in what way
1t might affect municipal government here until tie bu
should have been engTOssed. He thought there
doubt however, that of tine provisions of the act
ouirod majority four-fths OF the Board of Aldermen
for the enactment OF ordinance involving the eNpend
iiuIc OF the clys also, that the amount spent
for given pur should exceed the appropriations
previously made.


with relation TO the failure Of the Legislature 10 pass
The bill which in effect extended the term of the Con-
troller 60 days, all tho politicians agree that il has
materially interfered with the plans Of the leaders
Of the anti-TanmaDy and Republican parties.
It is stated that there good under
standing between these leaders TO the
management OF the campaign next Fall, and that the
Controller appeared prominently In the matter 1t has
been asserted that tho strong support given 10 the
measure before the Legislature had its origin
with Controller Green OF his friends, and that
1t was the result Of agreement between
them and Senators Bixby, Morrissey. and woodn
as to the management OF the Fall campaign
Tammany lDemocrsts .sy that the fact that previous
TO the past Winter Controller Green always had strong
in the Legislature, while during the
past session might reasonably suppose he WAS
strong Republican from tho way In which his bills
Year: 1876

cate of deposit, showing that the Auditor
had deposited the money in the treasury


The counsel for the defense objected te
the introduction as evidence of any con
versations had relating to the Auditor
Objection sustained by vote of l9 to 3


The Governor then said he did moi
know where the money was. He traced
it to draft drawn for it on the First
National Bank drawn or paid on tha
2lst day of March. He ascertained that
it was interest on the irreducible school
fund, and it was placed in the treasury
June Oath, 1873. On his cross examina-
tion he stated that he had had conver.
sations with the Auditor in September
1872, about certain sum of meney which
ought to have been in the treasury,
amounting to about $1,000.


The Auditor stated he was trying to
get on the track of it, and desired to &c
to New York to see aboutlt Witness did
not know that the First National Bank
Of Wheeling had ever issued certificate
of deposit, and unless such had been is
sued, the money would not have been in
the treasury. The Auditor subsequ emily
showed him that he had had considerable
correspondence on the subject.


After the Governor had con-
cluded his testimony, Mr.. George
Adams, former cashier of the
First National Bank at Wheeling,
was called, and was examined regarding
the transaction with his bank concerning
the money. He gave full history of
the matter, stating that his bank regu-
larly collected interest on certain bonds
through its correspondent in New York
by means of power of attorney; that
the money so received was put regularly
to the credit of the State; that he had
considerable correspondence with the
Auditor on the subject, md finally when
that officer drew on his bank for the
whole sum, he at first determined not. to
honor the draft; but concluded hnally to
do so, and promptly notified the Treas
urer of his action, so that he
would know the State deposits
in the bank had been re-
duced to that extent. This was
about the gist of the statement, except
that the witness being asked what was
the date of the payment of the draft, re-.
piled that he did not know, but could
give 1t after refreshing his memory by a
reference to the books of the bank. Wit
ness was then cross examined at some
length and copies of several letters which
had passed between the Auditor and
himself were read and Identified as correct.
Nothing specially was elected during the
cress s-examnalion, except that it was
shown that no certificate had ever been
sent the Auditor, and be Was therefore
when he sent on his draft
ignorant of the money ever having been
placed to the credit of the State. Upon
the conclusion of Mr.. Adams testimony
the Court adjourned.
Year: 1876

4 LARGE batch of unfaithful United
States officials connected with the wniS-
key ring, were sentenced to different
terms of service yesterday. They plead
hard for mitigation of their sentences, al
lcsing good service done in the army,
builhe Judge was inexorable, only al
loving them the poor consolation of
making choice as to which place of pun
l-hment they preferred. Wonder how
BAB will feel when his turn cOmes2
Year: 1876

The election of General Butler to
the House of Representative on the
platform that he has laid down for
himself would be disgrace to his
constituency. blot on the fair fame
of Massachusetts and national
calamity. 1t would be an irreparable
injury to the Republican party with
out benefitting the Democracy. Gen.
Butler is representative of a school
of politics which is as dangerous to
Republicanism as is Communism, and
every citizen who cares for the good
of his country should labor for his
defeat Tones,
Year: 1876

A CHANGE.-Last week the Lewis Light
declared that Levi C. Bird was the can
didate of faction and could not be


elected to Congress if nominated. On
Saturday the Light took it all back and


supported Levi with every possible show
of enthusiasm.
Year: 1876

On Wednesday, the Sth instant, the last sad
rites over the remains of Gen. Giles A. Smith,
late Second Assistant Postmaster General,
were celebrated in the Methodist church at
Bloomington. Illinois. There was q very large
audience, for Gen. Smith was much respected
by the people of Bloomington and of the
State, as well-as by large number of military
and official acquaintance. An artillery salute
was fred on the morning Of the day Of the
funeral, and the funeral eortege WAS headed
by military guard from Springfield. On
arriving at the church the guards presented
arms as the remains were taken within the
sacred edifce, and subsequently stacked arms
and took seats within the body of the church.
The exercises commenced with an anthem,
sung by the full church choir in q very touch
ing manner. The burial service WAS then read
by Chaplain Dean, of the Guards, and was fol-
lowed by Rev. 7. A. Parker in an eloquent and
touching prayer, in which comfort from above
was asked fer the bereaved family and for the
community, on whom had fallen this loss of
man Of rare ability and bravery while yet in
his prime. After "Watch and Pray" had been
sung by the choir, Rev. J. W. Dinsmore
preached a funeral sermon. His remarks were
not in the nature of eulogy, as that would
have been contrary to the desire of the de-
ceased and the expressed wishes of his friends,
yet, in closing the record of a man of such
prominence as General Smith, both in the mil
itsry and the civil service of the nation, 1t was
impossible to pass many events of his life
without some word Of praise. The reverend
gentleman said: ale risked his life on the
field Of battle that we at home might enjoy
the blessings Of free government"


The casket was wrapped IN the flag he had
so brayely defended and escorted to the ceme
terry, where all that was mortal of the soldier
AID the statesman were committed to the dust
with military honors. Among those presens
who attended the funeral were Gov. Be Ieridge,
Adjutant General Willard, George Harlow,
Secretary Of State; State Treasurer Ridgeway,
Attorney General Edsall and many other State
and military officers. These tokens of respect
to the remains of Gen. Smith will be crafty
ing to the large circle of friends which he left
behind him in this city on his retirement from
public Office
Year: 1876

few days ego Mrs. Sawyer, who resides on
Fourth street, between B and G streets
southeast, was robbed of a quantity of cloth
ing by q noted colored female thief named
Maggie Ford, who called at the house, and
while the servant was absent opened the cellar
door and the gate, and afterwards took her
departure, but returned by the way she had
plsned and made of with the clothing, which
amounted to q considerable quantity. She
tried to throw her guilt upon another girl,
but failed. Yesterday Sergeant Hollenberger
Ford and arrested her. They succeeded in
securing the stolen goods. In the Police
Court yesi erday she received her just deserts
for her many tricks. She Is one of the most
noted OF the female thieves of this city.
Year: 1876

Further Connderation OF the Form OF GOVERN


ment for the District.


The Joint commission to frame form Of
government for the District continued its ses-
sion yesterday.


Mr.. Abbot Kenney submitted plan of gov
eminent proposing limited suffrage and the
submission of the question of the expendi-
lures of large sums TO vote of the people.
He also urged a revision of the judicial system
and the abolition Of the fee system.


A delegation from the county presented a
Communication recommending separate gov
eminent for that section substantially the
equivalent of the former Levy Court. Stats
tics were presented to show the efficiency and
economy of that form Of government in former
years.


colloquial discussion among the members
then ensued. Senator Spencer, in referring to
the tax bill passed at the last days of the ses-
sion of Congress, denounced it as infamous,
and ona that would never have been put upon
q constituency by elective officers.


1t was also developed that the commission
was, with the exception of Senator Spencer,
unanimous for government by commissioners,
although there was difference of opinion as
to the mode of appointment. After an inter-
change of views, 1t seemed to be the view of
the committee that about forty per cent. Of the
general expenses of the District was Just
proportionste share to be paid by the United
States Government. No definite action was
had upon any of the points, and the commits
sion adjourned to IL O'Clock today.
Year: 1876

Yesterday morning as the bell on the Wal
ZACH school was being rung to notify the
scholars that the hour Of nine was near at
hand it broke from its place in the bellfry and
fell to the ground, buryiny itself in the walk
opposite the main door of the building. seV-
eral children were playing in the grounds at
the time, aud one narrowly escaped death, as
the bell struck within three feet Of where she
was standing
Year: 1876

A committee of citizens of Philadelphia
waited upon the Park Commission shor
lime since and asked that the main buildin4
of the Centennial Exposition he allowed to
remain as permanent exhibition. This hac
the effect of q resolution being passed Oh
Monday afternoon granting permission to
the committee of citizens to carry out thei'
enterprise if they shall form corporation
aud purchase the main building. One Of
the Understandings is that the building shall
be removed and the grounds restored at the
expense of the corporation within two years
after notice from the park commission. The
next most important understanding to the
people is that the maximum charge for ad-
mission shall be twenty five cents for five
days in the week, and each Saturday ten
cents shall be the maximum charge, and II
tho revenues derived shall be In excess OF
the amount required to pay needful ex
penses, additions and maintenance, with six
per cent. interest upon the actual capital in
vested by the company, then the admission
fee shall be reduced, so that the public may
enjoy the exhibition at the lowest possible
charge.