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Year: 1875

Wo have often urged the need of
trained nurses. We have no doubt
many cases here occur which are SINH
lar to this we extract from New y 1ork
paper;


| was by the bedside of young
mother While three emineut physicians
were exerting all their skill to save
her life. The nurse was simple old
lady who would have done very well
to rock baby and nurse a mother VINO
only required to be fed and kept quiet
but who was utterly incompetent to
take charge of the patient in her sink
ing condition. DR.. said to me
"Unless she has a competent nurse she
must die" l remembered the Train
ing School, and drove directly toBelle-
vue Hospital and stated the case to the
lady superintendent of the'school. In
an hour led bright intelligent young
woman into my friends room-a wo-
man thorougly trained as a medical
and surgical nurse. capable of watch.
ing and reporting the state of the pulse
and temperature, of administering hy-


podermics, and accustomed equally tc


day and night nursing. The doctor


eyed her critically for few moments


and then whispered, "She'll de-" Now


is it not blessing to New York tc


have an institution where, at nom
ent's warning, we can get nurses, care


fully trained in their profession, ant
whose characters are guaranteed b,


such ladies as sign that report | an


sure all who read it will do as | did


give an annual subscription to tn
school
Year: 1875

A Baltimore vender of toy balloons
sustained serious injuries the other day
by the explosion Of number of his
wares. A spark from a pedestrians
cigar burned hole through the rubber
surface of one balloon, causing the gas
inside to explode with loud report,
and the flame was communicated to
several others which were attached to
the same string.
Year: 1875

Mr. Fechter, who advertised to commence an
engagement at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday night,
has been obliged in consequence Of an accident, to
postpone his appearance till Thursday, December 2.


The hrst Normal classical soiree given at Stein
way Hall last evening. The programme promised an
evenings entertainment of no mean order, for wher
the works Of Bach Donizett and Chopin are pro-
duced amusement and instruction expected to
follow as a matter Of course. No doubt Mr. Gerlach
and his young friends meant well in going before the
public, but be permitted to say that a con-
cert the performance of last evening was absolute
failure To sit for hours and endure the exercises
OF pupils in academy is trying enough but to pay
admission fee for this purpose is MUCH less
pleasant We would advise the young people TO
continue in their studies until they have at least
arrived at passable efficiency.
Year: 1875

Last night Mozari's opera, "The Magic Flute /" was
produced. Although welded TO Of the lovelicst
music written by that gifted composer, the plot
the Magic Flute nnately ridiculous and hard TO
understand that this work will never become primo
favorite. Wachte was Of course, the Tamino, and
rendered the part most satisfactorily Unfortunately
he has but little do and he does like
part HIS arias were gwen with great sweet
and without any soi tho usual gymnastics.
The Pamona OF Mile Wagner a most mcrtorioGs
performance and her careful and sympathetic render
ing Of tho part worthy of great praise. Her part OF
the lovely duet LA Dove PreudI' remarkably
sweet and elected considerable applause. But tho
ensemble was spoiled by the singing OF Herr Formes
who the Papageno OF the evening Nile Goldberg
Astrahanmento agreeable surprise. This
part IS well known, is of the most difficult on
the lyric stage, and there few who sing
the without being obliged TO transpose il a tone
lower Mile Goldberg last night showed that she
has voice Of considerable lexIbity and high range,
and although the highest notes IN her bravura songs
little thin ia tone, yet have much pleasure
in plmenting her upon her rendering Of the part
The Sarastro Of Dir Fassbcnder is perhaps, his best
performance, he seemed 10 have succeeded con-
quering his tendency TO shout We cannot omit to
mention the efficiency OF the band and chorus under
the able leadership Of Herr Neuendor the orchestral
parts Of the opera being given IN n most
excellent manner. The overture which is perhaps
Mozarts best remarkably good. and the orchestra
has entirely overcome the tendency they had first
ot drowning the voices OF the singers. The choruses
also well sung ard their performance reflects
much credit On the management


Tomorrow night being Thanksgiving, there VIII be
extra perform Of 'Der Freischutz and no doubt
many holiday makers will avail themselves Of the op-
portumty thus offered.
Year: 1875

The bin or fare served up this week at this democratic
little hall Is without doubt varied enough The per
formance opened with variety Of songs by minstrel
troupe Their efforts however, did not meet with any
extraordinary approval from the audience The two
end men failed 10 show any peculiar fitness for their
business and II is in great measure 70 these char
that any minstrels have TO depend for success
The programme which followed OF the usual variety
order and very greatly pleased the audience.
Year: 1875

Sons Of the radical newspapers in
this State have fiaunted into our faces
that il the Democratic Conservative
party If the state was successful in
this election, members of the Radical
party would have TO leave the State,
and that the whites would crush the
negroes. We will prove otherwise
20 them. We are not In favor OF
kicking Zoe when We get him down,
We only say 10 them, repent Of your
sins and help Us 10 redeem the coun
try from its impoverished condition
Trust "a, and VIC win try 10 bo just
and charitable 10 all who are deserv
iag-- Magnolia Herald.
Year: 1875

4 butcher in recent bankruptcy
case put m lis claim strongly. IIo
said that tho bankrupt owed him for
the very fcsh on his bones. ait Is
no recommendation for your meat,
seeing how thin my client j." said
the defending counsel.
Year: 1875

From the San Jose (Cal Patriot Nov. 101


For ingenious and powerful advertising the Nsw
YoRK HERALD viii bear away the palm from the whole
newspaper world Previous to the late election in the
State OF New York that great journal up gage
Of battle in favor OF the people against the Tamany
Hall gang and other corrupt rings which sought per-
petuae their infamous rule persons and property.
The HERALD said Tammany should be dethroned, and
declared war TO the very death the sachcns and
braves 1t the scalp OF John Kelly second
Tweed and today that doughty leader prone on tho
cobbe stones Of Gotham. Tammany assailed the judi
cary, IN tho person of John X HackeL who has been
ten years ON the Bench, and distinguished throughout
tue country tor the integrity of his character as q
Jurls and citizen The HERALD said Hackett must be
reelected and he is, by majority which has utterly
broken the democratic dynasty Of Tweed and Kelly.
One OF the many ways IN which this paper wrought the
deliverance OF New York city Is that suggesting the
caption of this article. For days before the election
short editorial paragraphs, with quotations from
Hackett's rulings speeches would appear between
the leading articles OF the HERALD those sharp para
graphs attracting every eye and alternately OF
the insoent propositions or Kelly were placed n con
trast with the words OF the honest Judge The effect
OF this system appalling TO the Kings or the Ring;
but on the day Just before the election the HERALD
passed all its previous efforts Not only among tho
editorials OF that mammoth newspaper, but all through


its local department. the readers eve fen at every
square OF type upon what Recorder Hacket,
says anu then turning 70 tho foreign
correspondence to see what the latest from Rome
London or ST Petersburg, when o ia the centre OF
cable telegram came the emphatic lines, Recorder
Hackott says"-and then the story again resumed
Hall way down IN tho speech OF French Statesman
Recorder Hackett says something, and between
every half dozen advertisements the same graphic
notice grips the astonished gaze When some happy
father told under the head of born ~ that heir or
heiress blessed his house. the neighbor com


pelled TO step what Recorder Hackctt says be-
fore getting tho ear OF the world So with the mar
rage column and all the hundred save one
the mortality list, which the good OF the pub
Usher alone omitted from use in the emergency We
refer 20 this way Of supporting good
cidcnt Of tho power OF the HERALD and the influence
i lent TO the good Of the public was voluntarily
dered 1t commands more earnest admiration.
Year: 1875

The rush 10 the Rink last night enormous With
the opening OF the doors the irresistible sweep
human beings-men, women and children-and almost
in a twinkling the great building crammed TO Its
utermost limits. 1t Mr. Moodv's farewell and the
vast assemblage seemed 10 be impressed with this
fact for when he and Mr. Sankey appeared
shortly after O'clock a visible sensation
created throughout the building Mr. Sankey
opened the proceedings by singing the twenty fourth
hymn to which the choir and the congregation did
ample justice. Il may be mentioned by the way that
this choir in appreciation Of Mr. Sankey's peculiar
vocal talents presented him with handsome timepiece
for himself and purse for his wife Mr. Moody then
prayed earnestly, in the Of which he called
blessings for the people OF Brooklyn. This fol
lowed by the seventy ninth hymn, "what shall the
harvest bo9n


Mr.. Moody then forward and stated that to him
the present a very solemn meeting Tor perhaps
they would meet again in thIs world, and he
asked all Christians to pray that the Lord would help
him TO make the way plain. He read from the elev
enth chapter of the Acts and then proceeded
that he did not intend 10 preach much as
70 point out the way TO be saved In the first place they
would have to be saved all at Every conversion
recorded in the Scriptures instantaneous. There
other known. When Noah entered the ark
he stepped in IN moment and out In moment Men,


in order TO be saved must step out Of themselves and


nto Christ He cited several illustrations 20 show that
the gift OF God came AZ once and that those possessing


II would be saved The moment man got the gift of
God be was sure OF heaven as " he
were walking over the crystal pavement OF
paradise After further observations in similar
strain Mr. Moody concluded by expressing his regret
that he had not ably performed the task allotted
10 him He said he had tried to be at least faithful
and he was only sorry tho Lord had better repre-
sentative than himself He had tried TO tell them what
10 do to be saved, and II he had failed he asked
Gods forgiveness He and brother sankey he
said, thanked them from the depths Of their hearts
for coming to listen TO them. He also thanked the
members for their operation the choir the ushers
the policemen and the reporters, Tor all Of whom he
offered up prayers He exhorted the congregation to
follow out the teachings Of the Gospel Mr. Moody,
toward the close OF his address. apparently
come with emotion, and many ladies among the audit
shed tears Mr.. Sankey then sung, "Sha We
meet beyond the river?e and, after prayer the cnoir
rendered the fifty fourth hymn which brought the pro-
ceedings at the Rink an end
Year: 1875

IMMENSE GATHERINGS IN THE BROOKLYN TABER-


NACLE.


The Brooklyn Tabernacle was well dlled yesterday
morning and the services commenced al eight o'clock
sharp After the singing the usual requests for prayers
were read.


hr. Moody FAd some persons had complained TO him
that this good work about to stop but for his part
he thought the work had only just begun Owing 70
want OF time much had not been done during the last
month having many meetings to attend bat II those
who attended them had not tho spirit Of the Lord in
them now then he would say their work
had been a failure. He then read some verses
from the fifteenth chapter Of John about work to
show his hearers what expected Of them. Faith
the outward sign Of work but II that were dead
they had better bury il. He wanted dead faith
Men who had not the spirit OF work had not the true
faith OF the Lord. Mr.. Moody said he regretted to
notice there few people in Brooklyn who car
Tied their Bibles with them Gods people were pecu
liar, and Paul. and Christ himself peculiar men,
We shrank from the very thing Jesus wanted Of
There battle going in Brooklyn for the
Lord and he hoped they would carry the torch of sal
vation to light into the Kingdom of heaven.


Mr. Sankey then sang


Nothing but leaves the spirit greves.


Mr. Moody said only $500 had been received for the
Young Mems Christian Association, and they wanted
500
Year: 1875

At nine O'Clock the farewell evening meeting was
held il the Tabernacle, at which ladies' not al.
mtted The size OF the audience was only limited by
the capacity OF the building After the Introductory
services, including singing by Mr sankey, Mr.. Moody
said that he had at arst intended to preach
different sermon rom that given At the Rink put
further consideration had induced him to repeat what
he had previously said illustrative OF sudden
sion. In conclusion he said II the lass night OF his
work in Brooklyn, and made appeal 10 all
who had not already sought salvation. Mr. Sankey
sang the song commencing


oh, soul you weary at heart;


Ali the way AZ been dark


portion OF the auditorium cleared for those
who wished prayer and personal conversation and the
meeting finally closed at halfpa O'Clock A
prayer meeting will be conducted the Tabernacle by
Messrs Moody and Sankey from eight to nine oclock
this mnrninn
Year: 1875

While The ship Thomas Lord being hostcd upon
the Merchants Sectional Dry Dock the foot Of Mar


ket street. yesterday afternoon the supports gave
way damaging the dovk ana throwing the ship on her
bonn ends upon the stocks. but only slightly nJurng
Year: 1875

DELAY IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW


coMMIssIoN-wHY MR.. AGNEw HAS RE-


SIGNED.


reporter for the HERALD called the Rapid
Transit Commissioners yesterday for the purpose OF
asccraining from them the why they have not
yet been organized for work


Mr.. John T. Agnew said the fact OF his appointment
to HIM first through the columns Of the HERALD
that he had had any intimation that his appoint
ment intended prior to seeing it in print and that
coming upon him suddenly, due regard for other
business appointments to which he bound led him
TO decline the honor OF serving on the Commission.
He was anxious, however, that It should not
ton because OF any feeling of opposition
TO tho rapid transit movement, for he strongly in
favor OF it, that he had any objection TO the other
gentlemen on the Commission, for he felt that their
supcriors could not have been named II simply
because three years OF service the Dock Commits
sion and forty OF business experience had led hn
TO beware Of assuming responsibilities which he had
time to attend TO properly and fully He said he had
sent in his resignation 10 tho Court and the Mayor
thinking at the that his would any delay
though he had asccrtaincd since doing that another
could not be appointed III ms place before the
inst when the Court will be in session again. Hoping
that serious loss would result from his mistake he
closed the interview with the declaration that he
wished the Commission entire success and speedy
and satisfactory termination OF their duties for lie felt
that rapid transit was tho dominant need OF the city
to-day


Mr. Oliver II. Palmer was the next Commissioner
lie said he had felt that il somewhat singu
lar that the proper officials had vet followed up
notice of appointment which he had received through
the HERALD, and knew 10 be correct lie felt how
ever, that the resignation of Mr.. Agncw had been the
OF the delay, and had doubt that the Commits
soners would be notified and organize the
Court could meet 10 name gentleman to take the
place o Mr. Agncw. Mr. f.. r. Lawrence would he
sure, accept the appointment and he himself had
determined TO serve. IL was safe, he thought to
promise that the Commission would be at work very
soon after the 1st of the coming month.
Year: 1875

II has been finally settled that the civil suits brought
against william NJ Tweed for the recovery Of SO COO 600
alleged to have been fraudulenty obtained from the
city treasury in connection with the "R.ng' frauds,
will not DO brought trial until the January term OF
the Court on an application made by Mr.. Wheeler H.
Pcckham, before Judge Van Worst, Of the Supreme
Court Circuit to have the placed the calendar
for trial the 9th inst, there was, will be rcmem-
bered quito an extended argument between Mr.. Peck
nam and Mr.. Dudley Field, who opposed the applca
tion IL supposed that tho matter lad ended here
pending the decision OF Judge Van Worst, but ''the
ruling passion strong to have the Tweed case brought
before the in manner every day or two led
70 further argument IA the matter yesterday or
rather explanation before the same Judge. Mr. Peck
ham that the principal for pressing the
trial or the the date mentioned 10
secure the attcndance as witness OF Gov
ernor Tilden. who would then he in the
crty but who after the lst OF January he
leave Albany in order 70 give his evidence He added
thss he had since ascertaincd that Governor Tiiden
would give his testimony at any time when wanted
and in OF this fact he would withdraw his Opposi
Court He asked, however, that the be set down
for particular branch OF the Court that jurors
might know where to attend. Mr. Dudley Field COM
mened the fact that the two civil suitsthat Is 10
say, the So 900 900 suit and the ST. 600 900 suhad
been placed together the calendar Although
this had been unquestionaby done by the clerks Tor
tho convenience OF counsel he thought they should go
with other the calendar and come up IN their
After discussion, Judge Van Norsts said ne
would down the ST 00 coo SUIT ier trial on the rst
Monday in January, in Part :, supreme Court Circuit
Under this decision the will doubtless be brought
trial that day but the assignments OF judges for
next year having yet been determined upon, il is
not known, OF course, who will try the case.
Year: 1875

In these days Of frequent suits for limited divorce
rase carrying with 1t instructive suggestveness par
ticulary husbands, who the generality OF
the defendants in such proceedings, tried yeser
day before Judge Freedman IN the Superior Court.
little unplcasantness between Mr. Lucas Thomp-
and his wife, which eventuatedi suit brought for
\ limited divorce the ground OF .ncompatloity of
temper She charges thai he put her of the house
and did not allow her to the children, and


far prevent her getting her wardrobe the 6l par


cuars Of which published in the HERALD at the
time Meantime, Mr.. Thompson had good credit at
Lord Taylor's and to iorestau his wife from
making purchases his account he sent
them letter nstructng them sell her any goods
in his IL appears, however, that the nrm
named unhceding this massive OF warning sold her
bill Of goods aggregating IN amount S2ll 20 The bill
duly sent 10 him, which he refused TO pay. The
dry goods firm thercupon brought suit against him TO
enforce payment OF the BILL and yesterday the
trial After hearing portion oil the testimony
amotion was made TO dismiss the complaint on the
ground that the plaintiff alter having received the let
referred to- had business sell goods her and
charge the same the defendant and further, that
The goods sold did not within the catalogue OF
secessaries prescribed by statute. Judge Freedman
held that these grounds were we'll taken, and dismissed
The COMPLAINT
Year: 1875

doorway waiting the approaching train.
All eyes we're Of course riveted on the
Crown Princess who looked very pleasant
and amiable as she returned the greet
ing of the half dozen persons who
gathered round the depot. She wore
this morning dark navy blue trained
skirt, with graduated groups Of narrow
knife plaitings. Over this an Overskirt
and waist of light blue summer silk,
trimmed with equisitely fine Valen-
ciennes lace. The hat was formed OF
the two silks, the crown Of the dark blue,
and turned-up brim of light blue, with
huting OF the same lace held in place BY
two blush roses. Her wrap was dol
man, made Of the many colored Turkish
embroidery now so much in vogue.
When the train for Berlin arrived the
cushioned steps were placed before the
door, and the strange lady assisted first
into the coupe The Crown Princess
and Count Zechendorf followed The
train moved off and we resumed our
seats that gave US so admirable view
in order to await the Emperor. The
next day we learned the Queen, tired
and worn out, had spent the night quiet
ly at the new palace with the Crown
Princess, and Was the strange lady who
accompanied her to Berlin on Sunday
morning. Thanks to our American
quickness, we had an excellent view of
her while our German companions,
swallowing in the Crown Princess, had
not deigned to give the plain woman
glance, and could not even tell how she
looked.
Year: 1875

A Berlin correspondent, writing Of the
royal party Of Sweden, says


Sunday the whole royal party was ex-
pected in Potsdam. We, though not born
Potsdamers, as every one who is so eager
to tell, are for the time being one of her
citizens, and interested in keeping up
her good name. So, bright and early
indeed an hour too early, for we had for
gotten the hour-we strolled through the
park, which was in all its June glory, to
Wild Park Station, by the new palace.
Learning that the guests we're not ex-
pected until eleven o'clock, we sat lei
surely down on the edge of the platform
that led to the royal waiting-rooms. In
few minutes carriage drove from the
palace directly in front of us, and the
Crown Princess, accompanied by lady
and gentleman, alighted and took the
first train for Berlin, in order to escort
her guests out to her summer home.
With the usual American quickness, and
pro6ting by the knowledge of royal eti-
quette that has been constantly dinned
in our ears for the last four years, we
said to some Germans near: WHO is
the lady with the Crown Princess?"
Her court lady, / suppose" But did
you observe" we persisted that she sat
to the right Of the Crown Princess and
descended from the carriage irst2" "Oh,
yes, but that must have been because
this was an unceremonious drive" Still
we had our unexpressed suspicion, and
venturing to the conclusion, we asked
who was the lady with the Crown.Prin-
cess. But the coachman was as cute as
we were. He shrugged his shoulders
and said, Really, l did not even look
around. It may have been the
Countess Of Bruhl' There was nothing
in the lady's appearance to attract
attention, unless it were the extreme
plainness of her dress. She wore a heavy
waterproof, plain straw bonnet and
black lace veil, her figure was tall and
commanding, but she appeared quiet
and retiring, and stood carelessly in the
Year: 1875

A good appetite, vigorous digestion and
sound sleep are three blessings that imply a
good many more, and are attainable by the
daily use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
stomach that is invigorated by that ruling
tonic rapidly dispOses of the food committed
to it, and at the proper time Graves for more
with natural earnestness, and the brain from
which pain and dependency have been ban
ished by that salutary anodyne and cheering
cordial. enjoys at the hour Of rest that tran
quill dreamless repOse for which no other
boon that Providence can bestow can compen-
safe. Besides these most desirable results.
the entire physique is strengthened and forti,
ned against the attacks of disease by this
splendid vitalizer and protective AGENT which,
take it altogether, is about the most desirable'


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