smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1873

Erie Railway affairs yesterday engaged
goodly part of the attention of one branch of
the Legislature to some effect. The investi-
CATION which has been ordered by the Senate
is the result of serious charges. People will
want to know if the repeal of the Classifca-
tion Act was bought through tho Legislature,
and if corrupt means were used to secure
change in the Board of Erie Directors, last
Spring To be sure, it is said that the lobby
is most anxious for an investigation; but pub
lic morals require such an inquiry, now that
grave allegations have been brought against
the movers in the Erie revolution, who had
the Attomey-G General of the State and the
Speaker of the Assembly in their employ.
Year: 1873

Perhaps the woful condition of the streets
of New-Y York is a more eloquent plea for some
means of rapid transit than any mass meeting
can possibly be. Every person who goes out
doors now sees that one of the most pressing
needs of the times is some mode of convey
aHce which shall be rapid, comfortable, and
;nornensiye. We have nothing of the
cont The arguments brought forward
at the mass meeting in favor of
rapid transit last night are u every
Year: 1873

A knottier problem than the Louisiana case
has not lately engaged the attention of Con-
gress. We are yet without any solution of it;
but it is evident that the Senate Committee
which has had the affair under investigation
will advise that a new election be ordered.
This would sweep aside all of the existing
State Government, Legislature, United States
Senators, and Congressman. There may be
minority reports in favor of each of the con-
testing candidates; but it is difficult to see
where any one of the candidates can find any
legal color of authority they must stand or
fall with the Returning Boards and the Com
mittee has already reported that no legal can
vass of the votes had been made by either
Board.
Year: 1873

Mayor Havemeyers letter to the Chairman
of the Committee of Seventy, published in THE
TRIBUNE to-day, is a clear and fOrcible state
ment of the leading objections to the Custom
house Charter Mr.. HavemeYer shows that the
Mayor is practically made dummy in the
most impOrtan mt matter of appointing Heads
of Departments. The sole power of ap-
pOintment and removal is virtually In
the hands of an irresponsible body OF
men. Under the new scheme we have the old
Ring machinery kept on hand, but with new
engineers. The old Board of Apportionment
swindle, for example, is shown by the Mayor
to be almost identical with the new one.
Other vicious provisions, notably that which
relates to the Superintendent of Police, are
lucidly discussed; and no candid man can ex-
anime this critique on the impending Charter
without conviction that it is also an I'M
pending danger,
Year: 1873

A CORRESPONDENT. writing from Wash
ington to the New York Tribune, in men
tioning proposition being made in Con-
gress to increase the salaries of members
says


Among the secret propositions now be-
fore Congress, that is, propositions
which are secretly worked up before they
are made public in the form of bill OF
resolution, is one to increase the salaries
of Senators and members to $4,000 or
$4,000 year. Those who have con-
ceived this project, in order to gain
strength for it, have proposed to make
the Act retroactive, so rs to apply to the
whole of the present Congress. In this
way they hope to enlist in its support
many members whose terms OF Office ex-
pire on the 4th of March next, and who
would vote against any increase that was
to apply only to the future. 1t is claimed
by the friends of the measure that ma
jorty OF each House is in favor of this
increase, but it is doubtful if enough will
be induced to go on the record for it this
session to pass it.
Year: 1873

even n any member OF the Jury nad Deen inclneu
to take Dribe-which am convinced was not the
iact-there would have been no chance for such q
thing, for we were closely guarded"


Were you all through the trial together 7"


1--WE were, and went only out to st. Pauls church
yard and TO the Battery for walk on Sunday last
'Did no one OF you separate from the rest at any


"Well, Mr.. Mayo the eighth Juror, went 10 his
house in charge Of an oficer. The house was un-
locked. or something Of kpe kind, and 1t was neces-


"And during the trial you noticed no attempt to
approach any one OF the jurors or influence themY'
"weil, one night that we went over to the Astor
House we found upon the table some Is


COPIES or AN OLD RING DAILY ORGAN,
a paper which still defends Tweed. How they
for we had seen no daily papers for some time we
found long article defending Tweed and calling
Garvsy liar iiar; We took the papers and threw tuem


"Have you any idea as to how they came there9''


~ 90 not know, really. In the morning Mr..
organ had asked him to send him (Mayo) a copy Of
a previous issue, which the editor said he would
do, and did. But nothing was said, believe.
about the issue OF that DAY with the article defend


.was the conversation between the Messrs.
Mayo and the editor OF the Ring organ relative 10


~ presume it was, or else Mr.. Mayo would not
have asked 10 have paper sent hun. But know
that Mr. Mayo was not in any way innueneed In
favor OF the prisoner by this. His action 81 the
jury room proves that.n


"But you did not see this editor attempt to con-
verse any more with one OF the jurymen ~


mo, did not He was in Court every day, but
! saw nothing OF this kind.u


There seems to have been, from what some Of
the Jurymen have said, some misapprehenslon as
to the law Ia the case. Did you perfectly for in
stance, understand the Judges charge ~
II aid; but believe there were some or the jury
men who did not. They were little beoYged as
to the law and did not quite comprehend some
things in the case But believe tnat before we
separated every man on the jury quite
understood what he was doing and
did according to the law and his
belief. But still there was not distinct under
standing by some OF the jurors Tor long time, and
that's what we came back Tor. 1t was only the
corruption count that any OF US had any doubt
about. We suffered in the jury room to some ex-
tent. 1t has very bad accommodations and is not
1T to keep twelve men in all nght.n
The reporter then went in search of Mr.. Sloane
at ISL Madison avenue. Mr.. Sloane was quite un.
willing to say ything but that from the first the
jurymen were unanimously in favor OF a verdict o.
| guilty.


Other jurymen were unwilling to say anything
One, however, said tnat he did not believe some
| the jnrymen knew enough law to have been tel
| hgent In the action they had taken.
Year: 1873

The great influx of travellers has
taxed our hotel accommodations large
as they are to the utmost, and the Uni
ted States, one of the most popularand
best patrOnized, has been obliged to
add largely to its room. The present
building fronts one hundred and fifty
feet on Main street and the same OH
RequeIa, but soon this large house
has been found entirely inadequate to
accommodate the great number of its
guests, and it's owners have decided to
begin its enlargement at once. The
addition will be one hundred and fifty
teet by one hundred and sixty-four,
extending through on Requena to Los
Angeles, and giving front Orthe for
mer street of three hundred feet, and
on Los Angeles of one hundred and
sixty-fOur feet. The lower story will
be divided into seven elegant store
rooms, while the upper will be devoted
to hotel uses, making with those now
in use, over three hundred rooms, and
putting the the United States far
ahead of any other house in Southern
California in the extent of Its accom-
odmations.


Over BOG, 600 bricks are already pur-
chased, a large force of hands employ
ed and work is to begin vigorously
next Monday. 1t is intended to rush
the building to completion as soon as
possible, and then we shall be supplied
with hotel room to accommodate all
the people that are likely, to come to
this city this winter.
Year: 1873

Some of our small manufacturers
complain of the inequality of the Ii
cense system. They do not think it
fair that IAN establishment making
few wagons and buggiesIto order should
have to pay license Of five dollars
month, while larger firms escape any
tax, because they do repairing only,
and turn out no new work. We cam
not see any object in discouraging
manufacturers, and levylng tax of
this kind amounts to. that, without
doubt.
Year: 1873

IN The tide e.ofimmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
'is to throw awaythelr New York Hats and buy
" new one Of DESMOND. They say there is no
OmparisOn between the two.
Year: 1873

100 WEST 9TH STA RESPECTABLE CoLoREp
lAC woman as first class lsundress in a gentleman
family by tho day. week month families and gen c
mems washing done by the dozen week month ut the
same place good reference
Year: 1873

O1G WEST BOTH STA RESPECTABLE YOUNG
LfO girl chambermad and waitress or to dl
house ework in small private family is good washel
and roner and good plain cook good city reference
from last place
Year: 1873

An Indianapolis editor is represented a
mourning and refusing to be comfOrted, be-
cause he received no invitation to a funeral
He's not alone in his trouble; there are mulr
titudes Of people in this world who would
like an invitation TO somebody's funeral.
Year: 1873

Kansas City is to have water
works. A contract has recently been
made with New York company in
accordance with an ordinance con-
tanning as many sections as the Allan.
tic and Pacific railroad. The Sedalia
water works arc for sale or to let to
most any kind of a tenant who can
give bond and security to pay run
ming expenses, and we are surprised
that Kansas City did not negotiate,
Money would have been saved, il
that's an object.
Year: 1873

The greatest excitement has lately been
created in Vienna by the suicide OF the
daughter of circus-rider, in consequence
of the ill-treatment she received from her
father. The poor girl. who was but four
teen years of age, had attained a high de-
gree of excellence in her performance,
and was great favorite with the public.
Her father treated his children very rough
ly at all times, and ill-used them when
they failed at rehearsals to such degree
that his colleagues often demonstrated
with him most earnestly on the subject.
One of his pupils, boy of thirteen, find.
ing this treatment mbearable, put an end
to his existence. The other day the pretty
daughter of this tyrant failed in the re
hearsal of some tour de force, and was
shockingly maltreated in consequence
The girl then left the circus and never re
turned. Her corpse was soon afterwart
found in the Danube. The conduct OF th'
unnatural father so disgusted the public
that he was lynched, and so severely beat
en- that he will probably be confined to be-
for many days. The owner of the circu
is also sufferer by the terrible occurrence
as no one cares to go near the place.-Lon
don Echo.
Year: 1873

AN election for Judge of the Municipal
Court will occur in May and the couun.
drum going around now is, who is the
Republican that will be called on to t1ll
the place-the election Of Democratic
Judges under the new dlspensatlon not be-
ing in fashion.
Year: 1873




COLUMBUS, July 29.-The indications
are that the Liberal Allen county
convention tomorrow will not be so
large as anticipated. Up to this time
Representatives from thirty-twO counties
have arrived. The Liberal Republicans
held a caucus tonight. w. b. Sloan, Of
Ottawa county, acted as chairman. The
evening was spent in the interchange Of
opinions as TO the prospects Of success in
this new party movement, and while
all of the speakers of course hoped
for success, several Of the most promi-
nent among them declared they did not
expect success this year, but were will
ing to wait for the future. Resolu-
tiOns indorsing the action Of the
Liberal State executive committee in
changing the time for the meeting OF
the Liberal convention from the time
first selected, were introduced. After
a long discussion they were laid
on the table. A number of speakers
argued that the time had come when
q distinct organization should be
abandoned, and the following resolution
was adopted:


Resoyoed, That we heartily join with
the Democrats of Allen county and all
others who choose TO participate to form
new party to deal with the living is
sues of the day, and unite with them in
the adoption of a platform and the nom
ination of a ticket. Colonel Lowe, Of
Dayton, in the course Of his remarks IA
voring this new party movement, said
he was fully satisfied from personal
knowledge that Senator Thurman was,
at heart, in favor of this new party,
but didn't openly say so because
he felt that he was impotent
TO bring up the masses Of the Democrat
ic party to his support. Colonel Lowe
said he hoped some bigh-minded Demo
crat would be chosen TO head the ticket
to be nominated tomorrow. This SEN
timent was heartily applauded. The
indications are that either Chiffon A.
White, Of Brown county, or Judge Col
Inns, of Cincinnati--both Democrats
will be nominated for governor.
Year: 1873

We ask the kind indulgence of our readers for any imperfections or shortcomings that they may discover in this~ruinber of the SENTINEL. All who are familiar with the work of 9 printing osice,

 will readily understand the diff

 cuities we have had to encounter this week. The enlargement of the paper to its present size, of course, necessita ted the erection of new press, and the thousand and enc changes, incidents there to; and, therefore, we have not been able to -hestow eii that care in aii the 1epartments of the pa- per that we would like 70. We will try tu improve with each

 succeeding issue, But (his issue

 is not intended for Che eye of fine professional critic, sa they will

 please not read it, We have not

 much respect for that kind Of cattle anyhow. We don't expect

 to please everybody. We vii! do ouy best. And those kind friends who appreciate our efforts and help us with their patronage, will

 receive our eternal gratitude. But if there are any who do not like us or our paper, they may go to thunder.
Year: 1873




cial Improvement in our city, we woulc
offer few suggestions to the power,
that be, regarding some importan
changes for the better, which we arc
confident all thinking men will deem
| absolute necessities. We allude to the
grading and opening of cross streets
and the repairing of the bridge ovel
! Commerce street, whose dilapidated
condition renders all passage that way
for the present impossible. What is
generally cverybody's business, is no
body's business, and we would be glad
to know whose business it is to look af-
ter these things in Dallas. Who are
the men whose salaried duty it is to sec
that our streets are at least passable for
vehicles and foot passengers? We are
sadly in need of good cross streets to
connect Elm, Main, Commerce and
others.


The eyes of all Northern Texas, and,
indeed, thousands of good people
contemplating emigration from other
States beyond the Mississippi, are upon
our thriving town as place of ulti-
mate residence, and we should buckle
on the armor of progressive wisdom,
and smoothe the way for all new
comers, who are seeking a home and
fortune in Texas. Every dollar of
capital brought from other States and
invested in Dallas, adds just SO much
to her wealth and prosperity; and if
we but improve the opportunities now
within our grasp, we may one day
make this point the great metropolis of
Northern Texas. 1t only requires en-
ergy and industry, combined with de-
termined activity, to effect all this,
and we wish to see every man, rich
and poor, old and young, alive to the
great necessities of our home popula-
ton, and willing to subvert private in
terest to public good. Let every shoul-
der be put to the great wheel of pro-
gress, and the engine of internal inn
provements kept in rapid motion.


We are proud to see the many new
and handsome buildings going up
among us with such lightning rapidlty,
iut We want public right of way to
and from these new architectural mon
uments of the times. Let the cross
streets be opened, and the sidewalks
made at least passable, that strangers
coming among us, even with small
capital, may view our growing city
with pleased eye, and be tempted be-
yond resistance to locate here. In
crease of moneyed capital means in
crease of prosperity, and our city faith
ers should keep vigilant eye on every
thing calculated to influence the tide of
fortune, either for or against us, con-
trolling the one and providing against
the other by every means that wisdom
and watchful caution may suggest.
God speed the rapid rising of our city,
say we, and to strangers we would say
there is a welcome and comfortable
home for each and all who may come
to cast their lot with ours. Work for
the million and pay for the same is an
axiom in Dallas.
Year: 1873

in the State in future, they must not


be allowed to be ignorant of anything
So, little by little, light seems to be
penetrating the minds of the people
and some time they will free them
selves from llingly and from priestly
power, but the time is not yet But
Prussia seems to be recognizing the
fact that Professionalism is tho grcatcst
means of elevating the masses, and
proves her intention to avail herself of
it by casting the Jesuits out oc her
territory.
Year: 1873

THE lightning, Monday, struck a
drove of sheep, numbering over two
hundred, ON the outskirts of this city,
and killed fifty of them. The owner
had the rim of his hat torn off and a
finger paralyzed by the subtle essence.


A YOUNG gentleman of the vealy
genus was burlesquing an Irish woman
near the depot, yesterday, when she
picked up piece Of rope, and was upon
the peint of warming his jacket
when he fell down ON bis knees and
implored her mercy.
Year: 1873

ShuFO6s

 I have been to New York and returned, wiser aud happier man I have seen the elephant in every phase as exhibited in the great city, from Harry Hills down to the concert saloons, and conclude that 'sGod made the country and man made the town" the valley of Sharon is the only resting place for Nobody" During my absence, one Mutton Hill, (no relation to the other Hill,) adcscendant of the celcbra- ted Sir Mutton Hill, of Mutton House, England, has been doing the eloquent in my behalf, in the CONNECTICUT WESTERN. This is really kind in Mutton, but why he shonld interfere in matters that do not con- cern him, or shake the quill in my favor, 1 cannot conceive, unless it be that I, princi- pal pound keeper in the town, may be of service to him politically, or else he wants the loan of hundred without collatterals l; or until he can hear from relatives of the Mutton family. In either case my advice to Hill is this attend to the sheep in cold weather and let the old man on the hill and fight our own battle in fraternal man ner. always feel sad and solemn at the commencement of the New Year, and not at all beligerent, but I shall pay my res poets to The Visitor as soon as the holi- days have passed away. On my arrival at Sharon depot found tho white horses and the brown sleigh, and soon saw the pleas ant face of Orange Abel,-he carries mails
Year: 1873

Outside the mayoralty the great interest would
appear to center upon the reglstershp, upon which
a close vote viii undoubtedly be poed. Mr..
butcher, the republican candidate, the present
Commissioner OF Pensions for New York, is very
popular man and y very active worker, while his
opponent, MIR. Barre, has record OF twenty seven
years Of service in the Registers department upon
which to base his claims. He has been twenty
years deputy in the office for the chieftainship OF
which he now asplres A very thorough canvass
is being made Also OF the respective wards, much
importance being attached TO the result which
will give support to the Mayor in event OF the sue
cess Of either party in obtaining majority in the
Common Council.


In the Sixth ward Supervisor James Naughton
has received the independent nomination OF the
democrats, who oppose the regular" on the
ground that the primary was Illegal. The Twelfth
ward has two strong democratic Independent can
ddates in the person OF Messrs. Hart and Donovon.


The total vote registered in the twenty-five
wards OF Brooklyn this year Is $685. being de-
crease OF nearly 10000 from the registration OF
1874 The probability is that the vote this year
will a falling or OF from 6,000 to 5000 COM
pared with the registry.
Year: 1873

A Fierce Partisan Struggle for ONCE


Tactics OF the Opposing Hosts.


During the past week the political cauldron
throughout Westchester county has been bubbling
madly over the fervent partisan heat evolved by
the friends Of rival candidates, who have "placed
their armor in order,n preparatory to measuring
swords on Tuesday. Although unusually BRIEF
owing to the late date at which both sides pre-
sented the names OF their candidates, the canvass
has been marked by much bitterness OF feeling.
The State Senatorial contest, around which, to
certain extent may be said to centre the fate Of
the entire local ticket has, It is generally con-
ceded, been already decided, excepting the indis-
pensable formality Of depositing the ballots. From
present indications 1t would seem that majority
Of the voters in the Ninth Senatorial district still
prefer to entrust their interests 70 Judge Robert
rather than try the doubtful experiment OF
placing them IN the hands OF his inexperienced
competitors.


The struggle for the snrievalty, second only In
considerable amount OF rancor, and gives promise
OF some spicy revelations OF a fraudulent nature
which may possibly engage the attention OF the
made, printed and circulated, which place John
BussIng. the democratic candidate for Sherin, in
much as they impute to him transac
tions in minute detail, setting forth gross
irregularities IN onice during his term as
from this, however there are influential democrats
in many or the towns who have always been dis
satisfied with the nomination OF Busslng, and have
been working day and night to defeat him. II his
success has not been guaranteed by the leading
republicans q woeful disappointment is IN store
for the friends Of the ex-Sherlr on the morning
alter election. 1t s extremely probable that the
remainder Of the county democratic ticket Will be
elected.


There is little visible public interest taken in the
canvass for Assemblymen In the First Assembly
district ex-senator William Cauldweil, who seems
to have decided penchant lor leg Station, is the
democratic candidate, with the chances OF election
In his favor. The contestants in the Second As
sembly district, the republican and democratic
sides respectively, are Amherst Wight, Ir., VINO
represented the district at Albany last winter,
and John H. Cornell who ran for the
same ONCE in 1871 and was defeated. The
republicans have carried this district by
close vote for the past two years ana they win
leave effort untried to achieve another victory
on Tuesday. or the Third Assembly district 1t may
be said that James w. Hustled holds Its constitu-
ency it were In fee simple as there is not even
a backwo0dsman in the entire district sufficiently
verdant to accept q nomination against him with
any more patriotic intention than that OF "making
q stake' out OF 1t. Mr.. Hustled therefore, goes TO
Albany again for his sixth sermin the Lower House
OF the State Legislature,
Year: 1873

II the attendance at the pool rooms corner
Broadway and Twcnty-eghth street, last evening,
can be taken az an indication OF the political feel
ing In the city, the election excitement bids fair to
be conspicuous by It's absence. There was but a
small gathering at the rooms during the evening,
and but few politicians OF any note were on hand,
and even those who did put in an appearance