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Year: 1875

THERE is an excellent opening here for
lawyer and, an honest man.-Ionnfaia Sent'-
mel.


If the Sentinel means to affirm that there is
at La Grande demand for . lawyer. and alss
for an honest man. we dispute the latter part
of the claim: or, if the assertion is meant to be
understood as implying demand for lawyer
who is an honest man, the demand is exorbi-
tant and unreasonable, and evinces in the good
people of La Grande an unusual deficiency In
knowledge Of the principles of the profession
An honest man, in any Of the walks of life, in
this chrome age. would be regarded as lusas
natarae, and like snnlower in cellar, would
die for want Of sustenance But al honest
lawyer! Oh, my! he'd stand less chance tor
his life than even an honest editor.
Year: 1875

Judge s. gave his son 81 600 and told
him to goto college and graduate The
son returned at the end of the freshman
year without dollar and several ugly
habits. About the close of vacation the
Judge said to his son


"Well William, are you going to
college this year?'


Have no money, father"


But gave you ST 900 to graduate
on


That's all gone, father"


Very well, my son, | gave you all 1
could afford to give you; you can't stay
here; You mustnow pay your own way in
the world"


A new light broke in upon the vision
of the young man. He accommodated
himself to the situation, he left home,
made his way through the college, and
graduated at the head of his class-stu-
died law, became Governor of the State
ofNew York, entered the cabinet of the
President of the United States,
and made record for himself that will
not soon die, being none other than Wm.
II. Seward.
Year: 1875

A simple little sentence is this, to be
sure, and yet it may be considered as
one Of the most insidious enemies with
which people have to deal. 1t is very
pleasant to have all the little commodi-
ties offered for sale in the market, and it
is sometimes hard to deny ones self Of
the same when they can be obtained by
saying charge it. But this habit Of
getting articles, however small the charge
may be, without paying for them, keeps
ones funds in a low state most Of the
time.


i have no money to-day, but should
like the article much. says young
man who happens to 60 into a store, and
sees something which strikes his fancy.


Never mind, " says the gentlemanly
clerk +; you are good for it.


well, | viii take it and you may
charge it,


And 50 it is that little accounts arc
opened at one place and another, till the
young man is surprised at his liabilities !;
which though small in detail, are suffi-
ciently large in the aggregate to reduce
his cash materially when settling day
comes.


In many instances, if the cash were
required, the purchase would not be
made even had the person the money by
him; but to some, getting an article
charged does not seem like parting with
an equivalent.


Still when pay day comes, ,as always it
does, this illusion vanishes, and feeling
is experienced Of parting with money and
receiving nothing in return.
Year: 1875

GENERAL GRANT RENoMINATED By THE METHo-


DIST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REMARKS OF


BISHOP HAVEN.


The Methodist preachers and the Methodist Sunday
School Union held joint meeting on Monday last in
the Temple street Methodist Episcopal church. Boston,
the Rev. l. B. Bates presiding. After devotional
crcises, Professor William Wells, OF Union College
introduced TO address the meeting. He spoke the
subject of Bismarck and the Papacy," reviewing at
length the train Of circumstances which led the rup
which exists between the German government and
the Papacy He declared that to the school system OF
Germany more than to any other earthly thing be-
longs the honor of the German In concluding
he warned the people of the United States Of the danger
which threatening them and their free institutions
from the Papacy.


SPEECH OF BISHOP HAVEN


Bishop Gilbert Haven, in accordance with an invita-
tion extended by the preachers meeting fortnight ago
addressed the audience the condition OF the South
lie SAID that tnere was ono class oil people IN the South
who had been recognized nationality by the Pope
and they would welcome his followers TO these shores
but the freed by the people of the North Will
strike blow against constitutional liberty. Bishop
Haven said that there Is TO be


TREMENDOUS POLITICAL BATTLE


this year. beginning with the election of democratic
Speaker OF the national House of Representatives He
said that the ministers OF Boston in the field OF bat
tie their words are reported and the Southern papers
comment them The question is, 'Shall the North
people rule the nation ~ shall the Puritan the
cavalier be the ruler 2, 'shall Boston Or Charles
pal Church is the only institution in tho
South to-day that represents the American nation
You must, he said, stand by your Church. There
in the South nearly 800 900 members OF the Metho
dist Episcopal Church who know what they believe
just well as the people Of New England and better
They appreciate liberty and those who gave II to them
they will be betrayers and let the people Of
North never betray them. The malcontents of tho
South know that they defeated by man; that
man President Grant, aud IL the people throw him
at the command OF politicians they will rue it.
Pray, brethren, that s~.Sgr


PRESIDENT GRANT MAY RE RE-RLEcTRD.
Pray for the true people OF the South you will find
that thus you will be able to keep down the kindred
threatening powers the slave power and the power OF
the Papaoy.


The Rev DR.. Sherman, OF Brooklyn, moved that the
meeting vote that they had heard tho sentiments ad
vanced by Bishop Haven with great pleasure hearty
approval This motion was unanimously adopted An
opposed we're invited TO RISE but NOT person
There great applause
Year: 1875

THE SPRING ELECTIONS. IF Mayor Wick
ham is not above the ambition of running
for Mayor in the spring he should so shape
his canvass now that he may be accepted by
some one Of the parties who will then strug-
gle for tho ascendancy in our government.
The feeling in favor of changing the election
from autumn to the spring is so universal
that it is not too much for us TO look upon it
as certain as anything can be. The way for
the Mayor to win the forfeited esteem Of the
people is to take ground against the one-man
power of Tammany Hall, bosom friendship,
politied dictation and the abandopment Of
Year: 1875

The decease of this wealthy citizen, at
ripe old age, is rather fitted to excite remin-
iscences of the growth of the city, which
has been so marvellous in his time, than to
draw attention to the personal history of q
man whose life has been so quiet and unos-
tentatious as to have attracted little observa-
ton in this busy community. The career of
his father was full of incident and adven-
ture, and afforded large material of biograph-
ical interest, but the son came into the pos
session of large estate at the age of fifty
six, when he had already passed middle life,
, and the subsequent twenty-seven years OF
his life have been spent in the management
of an immense property, with very little
contact with the general life of the CITY,.
Mr.. Astor's social relations are not proper
topic of public comment, and his private
charities, which are said to have been large
and liberal, Stunned the general gaze, in
conformity to the Christian precept that
in such matters the right hand should not
be permitted to know what the left hand
doeth. His enlargement of the Astor Lii
brary, founded by his father, entities him to
the gratitude of the scholarly class, and was
almost his only point of contact with the
general public. His distinction was that of
being the wealthiest man in America, and
his management Of his vast fortune was such
as to make him a model of business pru-
dence Like his father, he had a profound
faith in the future greatness of New York,
and his chief Investments were in real estate
in this city, species of property which,
though subject to temporary fluctuations, is
certain to advance steadily in the long run,
and always to be more valuable at any date
than it was twenty years before Mr.. Astor
was an example of all the private and do
nestle virtues, and will be sincerely nourned
by such Of our old citizens as were admitted
to his intimacy in the kindly hospitalities
of social intercourse
Year: 1875

views or policy. there would appear to be no
cause for the apprehension which Is felt by
the public Of trouble with Spain. II he has
changed his mind the people Of this country
will expect him to give substantial and con-
elusive reasons tor such a change. They
approved Of peaceable and expectant policy
then, and they do not know Of any circum-
stances which would justify a change at this
time, when many and important causes con-
cur to lead us to favor peace. Certainly
there are no reasons now known to the pub
lie There have been no changes in the sit
uation in Cuba there is no commercial rea-
son, for the export of sugar and tobacco from
the island goes on, showing that production
has not been seriously interfered with by the
troubles there and it would be much more
sensible to negotiate more favorable COM
mercial treaty with Spain to relieve our COM
merce with the island from injurious restric-
tions than TO fit out fleet of iron-clads and
heavy ships at an expense of several mill
ions, as the Navy Department has been doing
for the last few weeks. What the American
people want is not war but peace.
Year: 1875

"Who shall decide when doctors dis
an interesting communication from DR.. l. l.
Hayes, in which he gives an opinion on the
practicability of the Northwest Passage by
way Of Peel Strait, and of the results Of the
voyage of the Pandora Only a short time
SINCE as our readers may remember, we laid
before them o communication from Captain
McClintock, of Arctic fame, on the same
subject. Captain McClintock held that
the Pandora had gone as far as
was possible in the season, and that
Captain Young exhibited sound judgment in
returning when he did. DIR. Hayes, on the
contrary, regrets that as the Pandora had
reached critical point she was not kept
through next year. As both writer's are men
Of special knowledge in the subject they
treat it is perhaps not for the laity to inter
fere yet it may be said in answer to DR..
Hayes that we have in Sir John Franklin 8
history at least one unpleasant result of a win
ter passed in those parts. Furthermore, as be-
tween the differing experts we must remem-
Der that Captain Young, whose courage, to-
nacity and high intelligence are not ques-
toned, Judged Of the case on the spot,
with all its difficulties and possibilities be-
fore him, and that judgment Of that sort is
worthy all respect
Year: 1875

In considering the prospects of the canvass
for Mayor, which will probably take place in
the spring, we have presented to the people
several gentlemen as proper candidates for
the succession of Mr.. Wickham. There is
Andrew H. Green, the fearless Comptroller,
who has won his way to the highest recog-
milton on the part of the people by his
honesty in defending their interests against
the thieves who hang around the Treasury.
There is John X. Hackett, who won a great
victory in defence of the independence of the
Bench, and who might be induced to lead
his party to another victory against the
dictation of the one-man power of Tammany
Hall. There is Henry q. Stebbins, whose
administration in the Public Parks has done
more toward strengthening that department.
Of the city government in the respect of the
people than any other influences; and there
is John T. Agnew, who would make not only
first class Mayor, but first class in
cumbent of any position to which he might
be appointed.


But the course Of Mr.. Dana in his fight
upon Tammany Hall places him high up in
the llSJ Ol CdluludJeS. NlI. LUNA udS ueIu
public position. He knows the limitations
and responsibilities of official station. He
has made such war upon dishonesty in
high places through the columns of his
paper that he would no doubt be only too
glad to show how efficiently he could stamp it
out were he in position of civil responsible
ity. But Mr.. Dana should initiate Mr.. Hack
ett's example and write letter, putting HIM
| self upon the record in as manful a manner
as Recorder Hackett did some time ago when
he refused to submit his Court to the juris-
diction Of Tammany Hail. A letter from Mr.
Dana setting forth his opinions on city af-
fairs, written with his accustomed force and
precision, would be Of interest now. But of
how much more value would it be through the
canvass when all eyes are upon him and all
ears would be anxious to hear an expression
Of his views Recorder Hackett showed great
foresight in making his record at the time he
did, by putting before the public that cele-
brated letter. which did as much as anything
else TO secure him his denomination and re-
election. Mr. Dana, who can write as good a


letter as anybody in the country, should i'm
itate the example of the Recorder and with
out delay make such record for himself
now that his canvass would be strengthened
beyond measure should he come before the
people in the spring.
Year: 1875

The Turkey sat upon his roost. He felt
that he was supreme. What would Thanks
giving Day be without the Turkey2 His i'm
portance he thoroughly appreciated. He
knew very well, and 50 did all the harem,
that without the Turkey thanks on the i'm
portant day Of the year would be turned into
regrets


''Let us see," said the Turkey, 'twhat we
have to be thankful for. First, for the crops;
then for the weather; finally, for peace with
Spain and all other nations" He swelled
himself upon his perch, as if this was quite
enough to justify the national gratitude. But
still the Turkey was not contented. He
thought Of what Thanksgiving Day is and
what it might have been. He recalled the
danger of war which a week ago threatened
the nation-war with Spain, for the sake Of
the patriots in Cuba He thought of the
weeping mothers, the shattered fire.
Sides the bleeding hearts that would
have followed such war, as surely
as the night follows the day. He recalled
the initiation Of the currency, the attacks
upon the industry of the country, the dangers
which surround our financial policy, and he
shuddered. The thunder of the wheels of
the chariots of war resounded in his ears.
The Turkey trembled. Why should he not {?
Upon him rested the success Of Thanks
giving Day, and though his conscience was
tough, he felt that it was his duty for his
sympathies and his flesh to be tender.


Such was the dream Of the Turkey. The
patriotism of that bird deserves well of his
countrymen. Turkey has become in our
language the synonyme of gratitude. He
is a perpetual sacrifice to the spirit
Of American thankfulness, and can only
contribute to the general festival by yielding
himself to gravy. Stufing will also be an
element in his triumph over society. The
Turkey reconciles many of our elements of
discord. We may be ungrateful for maDy of
our blessings but we cannot help being
thankful for this. The Turkey is in this sea
son, and will remain until Christmas, the
presiding genius Of the year He dreamed
that he was cooked, with sage and onions,
and Heaven prevent that his imaginations
were wrong.
Year: 1875

We notice that some of the Cubans living
in this country have begun to abuse the
HERALD for it's recent course upon the Cuban
question. These people seem to forget that
the HERALD has for a long time been the con-
sistent and powerful friend of Cuba that it
has spent money very freely for correspond
ence to present the cause of Cuba fairly and
fully to the world that it has constantly ex-
pressed its sympathy with the attempt to
1nake the island free, and It's desire for the
success of the Cubans.. 1t has not changed
but it does not propose that this country
shall fight the Cuban battle. ''Who would
be free themselves should strike the
blow said poet, who also was sincere
and devoted friend of liberty; and we will
tell these Cubans who are now grumbling at
the HERALD an absolutely sure and effective
way to free their beloved island. If they
will all 90 over to Cuba Immediately and
fight the Spaniards they can achieve success
in less than six months. There are in this
country, according to the best accounts,
nearly fifty thousand Cuban men. If they
were where they ought to be they could
sweep the Spaniards into the sea in six
weeks. Why will they not try it?
Year: 1875

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Every
citizen will naturally feel deep interest in
the movement reported for the organization
Of self-constituted authority for the super
vision Of officials in the interest Of the pub
lie. 1t is problem susceptible Of argument
on either side whether such committees SO
likely to be misused are Of any practical
value, and whether some such organization
is not a necessity in communities where
everybody's business is nobody's business.
With such names as are mentioned it is not
apparent how such body could be perverted
to any evil purpose.
Year: 1875

THE WHIsKEY FRAUDS. Justice seems TO
have secured firm grip on the members Of
the CROOKED Whiskey Ring" and we
strongly hope that she will not relinquish it
until she has hurled them all into a pit Of
punishment. The testimony daily brought
out in the Court in ST. Louis docs not cease
to be of on astounding character. The cool
and business-like ways in which rogues set
about to defraud the government are an in
terestino and ought TO be useful stndV.
Year: 1875

ADuLrEnAr1os the speculative milk
nan has to pay one hundred dollars every
time he fills up his cans with water be will
not be able 70 see very clearly the profit Of
that operation-and the milk Of the city
breakfast table will be purer wherefore the
imposition Of fines, as reported elsewhere,
will doubtless meet the general approval Of
the public
Year: 1875

this practice is laudable where it is safe but
upon the energy, promptitude and intelli-
gence Of even a hagman the lives of many
passengers may depend at critical moment,
and in case of calamity this use Of used-up
humanity would be seen to be a poor
economy
Year: 1875

For Comm issiOner of Public Works.


We are pleased to see that Mr. John II.
Agnew is everywhere favorably spoken Of for
the Office of Commissioner of Public Works,
in place of Mr.. Fitz John Porter Mr..
Agnew's eminent fitness for this responsible
position is universally acknowledged. We
regret therefore, that our sprightly neigh
Dor, the Commercial Advertiser which is
right, probably, three times in ten, which Is
as much as can be expected of any newspa-
per except the HERALD-should call US to ac-
count on the charge of deserting an old
friend for new man. The HERALD, it
says, used to defend Mr.. Porter now
it prefers another to him. But this
shows only that the HERALD is true
to the only friend newspaper ought
to have-the public. We advise the CONNER
cial to adopt the course Of the HERALD /; to de-
fend always and only the public interest to
look solely to the good of the people. That
is the true course for every journal it has
been the course of the HERALD since in its
first number the following words marked out
it's plan ;''Our only guide shall be good.
sound, practical common sense applicable
to the business and bosoms of men engaged
in everyday life. We shall support no
party, be the organ of no faction or coterie.
and care nothing for any election or any cam
didate from President down to a constable"
Strict adherence to such independent and
faithful service of the public can alone make


II Ell
Year: 1875

DEFECTIVE SIGNAIs.-The Erie Railway is
very fortunate. An accident has just hap
pened to freight train on that road, which
might equally have happened to crowded
passenger train, and in that case would have
caused at least q hundred deaths. 1t was
entirely caused by the failure of dull-witted
flagman to properly signal an advancing
train, and the accident will not be without
its advantage to the public if it calls the at
tention of the railroad administrators gener-
ally to the point it practically involves,
which is the error made in the supposition
that any human creature or any fragment OF
substance in the shape Of humanity is equal
to the duties of Aagman. Crippled rail-
road servants, too much used up for any
active saruca-. are put in these places and
Year: 1875

A BosToS WAR.-On the excellent authority
OF a tanner the world has heard that there
is nothing like leather, and i Is, perhaps,
equally natural for Boston % believe that al
the wars in the world must be about FISH
But people in Washington think lightly Of
the danger that seems to have disturbed the
Boston SOUL
Year: 1875

IssASrTY AsD MURDER. In the Scannell
trial the whole effort is % prove the insanity
Of che culprit. The most valuable evil
dencc thus far given e that end is the
declaration Of medical man, who testifes
that Ne recommended the confinement Of
John scannell some months before the
murder
Year: 1875

MoRE HYDRNTs. The Investigation Of the
Fire Department Is IF great interest. It's
most important exposition j. the unanimity
of fopinion On the insuhicioncy Of the water
supply for any great emergency.
Year: 1875

extraordinary announcement.


II you will buy twenty dollars or more at our
store at any time, we will pay your Fare from
Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and back. On show
ing US your ticket, which must be trip ticket,
we will return you the cost Of it-S2. 50-in cash.
AS we have no branch Store in Kalamazoo, we
make this offer to induce every body to come
and buy their clothing of us in Grand Rapids.
AS we have strictly one price to all, aud have
the largest stock and lowest prices in the state,
you will buy Of us much lower than in Kalama-
zoo and besides it costs you nothing to come
to Grand Rapids and go back again. Don't
miss this great chance, and as no other store
makes this offer, be careful you come direct to
our Double Store, 1913


STAR CLOTHING HOUSE,


3S, 40 AZ Canal st.. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Year: 1875

The excursion to Michigan City on Wednes-
day last was the largest ever gotten up In
western Michigan or northern Indiana. Ten
first-class passenger coaches and one baggage
car left Paw Paw and Lawton, and by the time
they reached Niles were 30 crowded as to re-
quire an additional one; and when they ar
rived at Michigan City there were fully one
thousand and eighty people on board. The
train was backed up to the picnic grounds
about one mile out OF the city on the track Of
the Peru, Michigan City Il Chicago railroad,
where the large concourse OF people spread
their tables. The grove is a very fine one for
that purpose, and easy OF access. After re-
naming there couple OF hours, the people
re-enteredthe cars and were taken to the prison,
that institution being visited by about one
thousand. They we're conducted through the
building for close confinement, and the manu-
featuring shops,-the paper and chair depart
ments being the principal ones.


After passing through the prison, the excur-
sionsts returned to the city and spent the re-
mainder OF the afternoon in lake excursions
on board a steamer, in viewing the town and
visiting the rail road shops. At half past sew
en- o'clock the excursionists started homewards,
and arrived at Paw Paw a little after one o'clock
in the morning. No accident or mishap OF
any kind happened to any one; it was mar
velo us success. Our limited time and space
preclude more extended account.
Year: 1875

"Is it possible for bad-headed man to be
a liar and hypocrite Paw Paw Courier.


Why, yes, Mr.. Courier. Don't you remember
a bald-headed man who went into the news
paper business about two and half years ago,
and who makes new profession OF religion
two or three times year?
Year: 1875

A diminutive young man in this village es
corted his girl home the other night. She is
five feet six inches In height and Blk feet five
inches in circumference, and he never knew till
he arrived at the gate and walked around on
the other side OF her that another fellow had
been coming home with her too.