anaheim-gazette 1879-03-01

ANAHEIM VOL. 9. WEEKLY GAZETTE. Established 1870. SATURDAY...MARCH 1, 1879. For Terms, see Fourth Page. Dr. W. N. HARDIN. Office and Residence, Corner Los Angeles and Sycamore Streets, Anaheim. Cal. J. H. YOCUM, M. D., Physician & Surgeon. Office and Residence corner Centre and Palm Streets, With office hours at Blanken's Drug Store, from 9 to 10 A.M., and 4 to 5 P.M. Anaheim. Cal. DR. ALICE HIGGINS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE—Corner of Lemon and Centre Streets. ANAHEIM. Dr. J. N. BURTNETT, Physician & Surgeon, Santa Ana, Cal. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College DR. E. L. COWAN, DENTIST, Kleinigkeiten. FROM WEDNESDAY'S SEMI-WEEKLY. Baseball Whitewash for sale at Webster, Howe & Co.'s Garden Grove store. The Pacific Rural Press speaks approvingly of the St. Michael orange sent to the Riverside Fair by Theo. Rimpan of Anaheim. Messrs. P. & J. Backs have received a new kind of baby chair, which is simple, elegant, convenient and cheap. A meeting of the stockholders of the Anaheim Hide and Leather Company will be held on Friday evening, at which the affairs of the company will be reviewed, and plans for the future discussed. The old Catholic Church was torn down last week, and in its place is being put up a very substantial structure, 42x20 feet, and 16 feet in height. The new building will be completed in two or three weeks. The trial of Uriah Humphreys for killing E. W. Domeny at Gospel Swamp, comes off in the District Court on March 6th. Messrs. Brunson and Wioka are attorneys for the defense. The editorial table was supplied on last Friday with a fine roast of beef, the gift of Messrs. P. H. Look & Co., of the Washington Meat Market. Thanks for the kind remembrance. Between five and six inches of rain have fallen in Fountain Valley township. The crops there look splendidly, as indeed they BLOOD FOR OVER THE GRACE Victorious over the Grate by a score of 18. The third and deciding between the Anaheim Hide and Leather Company was played town on last Saturday, a tory for the Anaheimers 18. Early in the afternoon had assembled to wit large number of ladies with their presence. Game after two o'clock, the Grate They sped away right men around the bases field, they contented them ing a magnificent coat cent whitewash over the valley of universal "Oat bat, our country consist were followed by the made one themselves. The Groveites scored five another coat of whitewash for the paleness of their game. But matter thins forever. The boy turn the double compli received. In the fourth ed, and trimmed their only spots remaining u stistic brush being that still more cardinal prob angelic first base-man making the game 8 to 2 victorious, the boys mu well, and when it is were all more or less di PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE—Corner of Lemon and Centre Streets. ANAHEIM. Dr. J. N. BURTNETT, Physician & Surgeon, Santa Ana, Cal. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College DR. E. L. COWAN, DENTIST, HAS OPENED AN OFFICE IN THE UPPER part of Mrs. Meta's building Los Angeles Street, Anaheim. Having had twenty years experience, he can speak with confidence of his work. His scale of prices will be very low. He will be found in his office every day between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. ANAHEIM Drug Store IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE LARGE DEPOSITS of Gold and Silver lately discovered in the mountains close to Anaheim, the proprietor of the Anaheim Drug Store (established in 1870 by the learned Dr. D'Assouville, and so many years successfully carried on by Herman Blankert, Esq.) has made arrangements with an eminent German Chemist from the University of Leipzig to take charge of the Anaheim Drug Store. This gentleman will Assay any Samples of Ore And appraise precious stones for a small fixed sum, and during his leisure fill prescriptions at San Francisco prices. The Anaheim Drug Store, Lemon St. CITY DRUG STORE! Ferguson & Lake, Prop's. Centre Street (Opposite Planters' Hotel). ANAHEIM. A choice variety of perfumery, toilet articles, etc., pure and fresh Drugs, patent medicines, etc. Physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours. ROBERT W. SCOTT. VICTOR MONTGOMERY. SCOTT & MONTGOMERY, Attorneys at Law. PROBATE BUSINESS A SPECIALTY. ANAheim. Los Angeles County, Cal. M. L. WICKS. MOYE WICKS. WICKS & WICKS, Attorneys at Law, TEMPLE BLOCK, LOS ANGELES, CAL. Doe7 3m1 R. W. SCOTT, Notary Public. SCOTT & MONTGOMERY'S OFFICE, Kreeger's Block, Center Street, Anaheim. L. GUNTHER, Pioneer Boot and Shoe Maker, Cor. Third and Los Angeles streets. ANAHEIM. —The trial of Uriah Humphreys for killing K. W. Domeny at Gospel Swamp, comes off in the District Court on March 6th. Messra Brunson and Wijsa are attorneys for the defense. —The editorial table was supplied on last Friday with a fine roast of beef, the gift of Messrs. P. H. Look & Co., of the Washington Meat Market. Thanks for the kind remembrance. —Between five and six inches of rain have fallen in Fountain Valley township. The crops there look splendidly, as indeed they do all over the country. But a good heavy rain will soon be needed to mature the crops. —The Magnolia Social Club has disbanded, and the surplus funds, amounting to over eighty dollars, were divided among the members. The possession of so much money, all at one time, has made the members insufferably aristocratic and unapproachable. —At the meeting of the Anaheim Water Company on Saturday a committee was appointed to effect arrangements whereby Mr. Kraemer could irrigate his land. A petition was received from Mr. J. W. Clark asking permission to run the Cajon Company's water on to his land through the ditches of the Anaheim Company. A committee was appointed to report on the matter next Saturday. —Mr. Fesenfeld, the tinsmith, has been adding to his stock lately, and solicits the patronage of the public to-day. Those who employ him will have every reason to feel satisfied both with his work and price. He is first-class workman, and has had a lifetime's experience in all branches of his business. He has also been appointed agent for the Eclipse windmill, the best in the market. Pumps and water pipe are kept in stock and furnished at the very lowest rates. —Miss Libbie Mappa, of Los Angeles, who has been sojourning in town with her old-time friend, Miss Nellie Kuchel, for the past week, left for home yesterday, accompanied by her whilom hostess, leaving us in a sort of blissful nightmare ever since. While she carries with her the god-speeds and well-wishes of a bevy of admirers, we brush away a full-grown tear and join in the wishes of all for her speedy return. The "reserves" were out to see them off. —To-day being Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent, there will be an appropriate service in the Episcopal Church, at 10 A.M. During Lent there will be afternoon services on Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30. The service will be followed on Wednesdays by an expository address, and on Fridays by choir practice. We refer our readers to the very interesting article 'Lent,' prepared expressly for the Gazette, which is published in another column. —Mr. R. Luedke, the jeweler, lately received from the Anonia Company of Connecticut a number of elegant little clocks of a new and unique pattern. Quite accidentally, Mr. Luedke discovered that one of the clocks had a self-illuminating feature for the paleness of their game. But matter thens forever. The boy turn the double compliances received. In the fourth ed., and trimmed their only spots remaining uplastic brush being there still more cardinal probes angelic first base-man making the game 8 to 2 victorious, the boys must well, and when it is done all more or less disjointed bones and broken fingernails need be more profuse came, and still the Grove so much so that they want to win they must wheel, and in a most they out the Groveites innings, permitting the number of tallies possess sufficiently to bring hethe Grove. The ninth by any brilliant playing game closed there was ing for the victors, but among the ladies prolific showers of fife him. It is to be hopeful the bouquets as a mere dious occasion." Knows Mosey, and if you may notice he sure you've got Fish was also the recurrent form from the ladies beautiful bouquet. We have not the permit of our review of the players; however may have been. Sure was finely contested and ed themselves gently well, and parted on their fellawhip. We no longer created for arnica while Rust as pitcher; but batting Groveites ridge, who acted as n game of these two groveites. The follow Innings...1 2 3 Ananiaheim...0 1 2 Garden Grove...2 1 —The Santa Ana ridden Anaheim" town incorporation. heim the past year $100. The town is has over $1000 lying If the Times desired ject of incorporating fatal mistake in referee Anaheim. It does LOS ANGELES, CAL. Dec 7 8m R. W. SCOTT, Notary Public. SCOTT & MONTGOMERY'S OFFICE, Kreeger's Block, Center Street, Anaheim. L. GUNTHER, Pioneer Boot and Shoe Maker, Cor. Third and Los Angeles streets. ANAHEIM. GEORGE BAUER, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Los Angeles Street. MAKING AND REPAIRING AT THE LOWEST cash price. All orders promptly attended to I will warranted. P. C. McKINNIE, Contractor and Builder. Shop—On Centre Street, opposite residence. CHARLES WILLE, COOPERAGE. Pipe, Barrels and legs on hand at all times. Tanks and Tubes made to order. Honey Barrels for sale cheap. Anaheim Cooper Shop, Centre Street, Anaheim. J. WESTPHAL, - Proprietor J. BENNERSCHEIDT, Proprietor of the Anaheim Tin Shop, Centre Street, Anaheim: Bags to inform his friends and the public that his stock of Tin, Copper and Steel-Iron Ware, and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, is now complete in every respect. The best Stoves the market, including The Stainless Range, Superior and other Stoves Geared Heavy Extruders, Strainers, Tanks and Cans, Pumps, Winter and Gas plugs all sizes and fittings. Artisan Will Pipe a Specialty and a good fit guarantee. Building done promptly and at low rates. Parties in those often rely in the above line will find it to their advantage to call and examine my stock and prices. 10 A.M. During Lent there will be afternoon services on Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30. The service will be followed on Wednesdays by an expository address, and on Fridays by choir practice. We refer our readers to the very interesting article on 'Lent,' prepared expressly for the GAZETTE, which is published in another column. Mr. R. Luedke, the jeweler, lately received from the Ansonia Company of Connecticut a number of elegant little clocks of a new and unique pattern. Quite accidentally, Mr. Luedke discovered that one of of the clocks had a self-illuminating dial, and that the darker the situation in which it was placed, the brighter and more perceptible became the figures on the dial plate. This invention is, we believe, quite new, and it cannot fail to become popular as a night clock. The dial on which the figures are printed or stamped is nothing but thin paper, of a yellowish tinge. Behind this paper is the phosphoretic composition, one-sixteenth of an inch thick. In the light there is nothing to distinguish the clock from any other, but as the room is allowly darkened a bluish light is emitted from the face of the clock, and when the surroundings are entirely dark the light is intense, not only showing the figures on the dial and the hands, but throwing forward a light which enables one to distinguish any object six or eight inches from the clock. Verily, the world moves. Items from the Wilmingtonian: We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Elfman, of Coldwater Canyon, Monte Vista District, which took place Friday about noon. On Thursday night she went into the stable and a horse knocked a coal oil lamp out of her hand, enveloping her in flames. Her husband in trying to save her was badly burned. A short time ago one of her sons accidentally shot his brother and the boy has not yet recovered, so misfortunes never come singly.... What changes of fortune! A few years ago a certain banker in Los Angeles was rolling in luxury, while his vanilla were overflowing with coin and securities; now his wife of nearly forty years has driven him out of the homestead, and he lives in a sheep but, cooking his own scanty provisions. What unfortunate creditor of the failed bank will envy him? BLOOD FOR OUR BOYS. Victorious over the Groveites Saturday by a score of 21 to 18. The third and deciding game of baseball between the Anaheim and Garden Grove Baseball Club was played on the grounds in town on last Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the Anaheimers by a score of 21 to 18. Early in the afternoon a vast concourse had assembled to witness the contest, a large number of ladies gracing the occasion with their presence. Game was called shortly after two o'clock, the Groveites to the bat. They sped away right merrily, sending two men around the bases, and, taking the field, they contented themselves with spreading a magnificent coat of still more magnificent whitewash over the little ones, amid a volley of universal "Ooh!" Resuming the bat, our country consists made a tally, and were followed by the Anaheimers, who made one themselves. In the third inning the Groveites scored five, and gave the boys another coat of whitewash. This accounts for the paleness of their faces at this stage of the game. But matters could not proceed thns forever. The boys were itching to return the double compliment so handsomely received. In the fourth inning they triumph ed, and trimmed their adversaries finely, the only spots remaining untouched by their artistic brush being the cardinal socks and still more cardinal proboscis of the Groveites angelic first base-man. They scored a tally, making the game 8 to 2 against them. To be victorious, the boys must play extraordinary well, and when it is considered that they were all more or less disabled with sprained Lent. The great Christian fast of Lent begins today. All branches of the Christian Church that retain the Epistolary form of government observe this fast which is the same as saying that out of the 400,000,000 Christians in the world there are nearly 370,000,000 who during the most els weeks will be called by the rules of their church to observe abstinence from plainsmen; to practice self-denial and to devote themselves more than at other times to the discharge of charitable and religious duties. From the earliest Christian times a lengthened period of fasting before Easter has been observed. The earliest Christian writers refer to it, and about the middle of the second century Origen speaks of it as being observed during a period of forty days. At the celebrated Council of Nicea, held A.D. 325, under Constantine, the first Emperor of Rome who became a Christian, this period was taken for granted as if long in use. The primary object of the institution of a fast before Easter was doubtless to perpetuate in the hearts of every generation of Christians the sorrow and mourning which the apostles and disciples felt during the time between the Crucifixion of Christ and his Resurrection. In its first idea it was probably a time of mourning for the death of Christ; and it naturally followed that there should be connected with it a sorrow concerning the cause of his death, and a penance for human sin. In this way the Lenten fast became a season for self-discipline and for the practice of repentance and humiliation. The length of the fast was New York, February 18.—The Commercial Bulletin here gives on the authority of a gentleman fifteen years a resident of China, who traveled wherever foreigners were allowed, the following: There are two establishments balancing to the Chinese Government in which ship-building of modern pattern is successfully carried on. These are the Arsenal at Fooshow and another just above Shanghai. Both are superintended by Frenchmen, who amply provide them with everything for the production of ships and implements of war. At first a large number of foreign artisans were employed, but these were gradually supplanted by natives, and at last accounts out of fifteen hundred workmen employed, not more than fifty were foreigners. At these arsenals have been built ferry boats, revenue cranes, dispatch boats and sleeps-of-war ranging from 100 to 1,000 tons register. Some of them are beautiful specimens of naval architecture, and in every sense of the word fitted with all the latest improvements of machinery. Some of the larger class are intended for the navigation of the China Sea, where as tempestuous weather prevails as is encountered in any quarter of the globe. The Chinese Government in fact now have steamers in every respect fitted to undertake the longest voyages and to attain very high speed. They are also provided with the latest improved armament. There is no lack of trained seamen. There are two training-ships at each of the above arsenals, and at which two hundred Chinese youths are annually converted into seamen. Many are advanced in study. Several classes have graduated and are now employed as under officers on the vessels. Several vessels have turned them into ships. A The conclu tion tournament some of th e contests — Slones. A moment shoot sent every direct deliberately fi nished th upper right in a whirl oi rain carrom the first an the birds al ed a very d claiming th cided again fetal left ra but their w force shoon flosson dr turned th a thistledo foot of th The numb next corner were deaf with four r some strong however, reached hi out 300. Farmer Fr the skilful were spotted still as th canes dan musketry seven shot began to do left rail. S before he turned th am th the Mouthburn Line now running, have for the paleness of their faces at this stage of the game. But matters could not proceed thins forever. The boys were itching to return the double compliment so handsomely received. In the fourth inning they triumphed, and trimmed their adversaries finely, the only spots remaining untouched by their artistic brush being the cardinal socks and still more cardinal proboscis of the Groveites angelic first base-man. They scored a tally, making the game 8 to 2 against them. To be victorious, the boys must play extraordinary well, and when it is considered that they were all more or less disabled with sprained bones and broken fingers, the laurels must need be more profuse. The sixth inning came, and still the Groveites were in the van, so much that the youths began to realize that to win they must put shoulders to the wheel, and in a most scientific manner did they out the Groveites for three successive innings, permitting them to score the least number of tallies possible. Anaheim scored sufficiently to bring herself up abreast with the Grove. The ninth inning was not marked by any brilliant playing, although when the game closed there was some brilliant cheering for the victors, the vanquished, the gallant umpire, and last, but by no manner of means least, the ladies, God bless 'em. The game closed at 5 o'clock; time 2.45. The game was umpired by L. P. H. Moebaugh Esq., who for promptness of decision, impartiality, and for legality of ruling, has placed himself at the head of universal favorites, not only among the knights of the ball and bat, but among the ladies as well, judging by the prolific showers of fragrance heaped upon him. It is to be hoped that he will preserve the bouquets as a memento of the "melodious occasion." Kneel for our benediction, Mosey, and if you must go home in the morning he sure you've got the flowers. Captain Fish was also the recipient of a tender testimonial from the ladies, in the shape of a beautiful bouquet. We have not the space at our command to permit of our reviewing the scores of each of the players, however meritorious the game may have been. Suffice it to say, the play was finely contested and both clubs conducted themselves gentlemanly, playing very well, and parted on the best terms of good fellowship. We noticed the brisk demand created for arnica when Zeen changed with Rust as pitcher; he "soaked" some few batting Groveites right scientifically. Claridge, who acted as umpire in the first match game of these clubs, now plays with the Groveites. The following in the score: Innings.....1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -R. O. Anaheim.....0 1 0 1 4 1 5 5 -21 Garden Grove.....2 1 5 0 2 2 1 2 -3 -13 The Santa Ana Times refers to "tax-ridden Anaheim" as an argument against town incorporation. The tax levy in Anaheim the past year was only 60 cents on the $100. The town is not only out of debt but has over $1000 lying idle in the Treasury. If the Times desired to discourage the project of incorporating Santa Ana, it made a fatal mistake in referring to the condition of Anaheim. It does not follow, however, that The primary object of the instruction is before Easter, was doubtless to permeate in the hearts of every generation of Christians the sorrow and mourning which the apostles and disciples felt during the time between the Crucifixion of Christ and his Resurrection. In its first idea it was probably a time of mourning for the death of Christ; and it naturally followed that there should be connected with it a sorrow concerning the cause of his death, and a penance for human sin. In this way the Lenten fast became a season for self-discipline and for the practice of repentance and humiliation. The length of the fast was probably fixed at forty days because of the very literal way in which the early Christians used to take for imitations by themselves circumstances in the life of their Divine Master; and so the forty days of fasting in the wilderness while he was undergoing temptation were taken as the gauge of his followers' Lent. The example of Moses and Elijah would be cited in corroboration, as a typical prophecy of the duration of the fast of the Messiah's disciples. In this connexion it is significant how often the number forty recurs in Scripture History as the number which marks periods of humiliation and affliction. Instances which will be readily thought of are the 40 days of the deluge, the 40 days of the temptation of Jesus, and the 40 years of wanderings of the Jewish people after their exodus from Egypt. At any rate, for 18 centuries the forty days which begin to-day have been observed by Christians of every race and clime with peculiar religious duties and solemnities. It will be noticed that the fast of Lent, though observed by the Roman Church, is in no sense distinctly a Roman Catholic observance, having been instituted hundreds of years before Roman doctrines or practices began to prevail over other parts of the church. Its use is common to all branches of the Christian Church, excepting only those modern denominations which have thrown aside the Episcopal form of ministry. Ash Wednesday derives its name from a curious ceremony which used to take place on this day. Ashes were sprinkled on the heads of the worshippers, the minister, as he did so, bidding each penitent to be humble, and saying to each, "Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return." Items from the Riverside Press: Gen. Shields, of Florence, was a wealthy Southerner at the breaking out of the war. He owned a large part of Knoxville, Tenn., but joining the Union army lost everything though he recovered a part after the settlement of national affairs...Mr. Niles of Los Angeles, while in attendance at the Fair, received an order for Berkshire from Oregon. He has lately sent stock to Arizona also. We have it from reliable authority that parties are now moving to arrange a stock company for the purpose of erecting a wharf somewhere in the neighborhood of South Santa Monica or the Salt Works, and establishing a one-of-a-kind schooners to ply between that point and San Francisco.-Express. We tender our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Schubert, and hope that their path through life will be smooth and peaceful The Chinese know what marine insurance is, and are not dependent upon Western underwriters for reaping the advantages of the system. Two such companies are now existing—one at Hongkong and the other at Shanghai. Both are well managed, and are doing a prosperous business. The Bulletin thinks facts like these, unknown to the average Congregant man, will impress the great body of the American people, whose good sense will duly vindicate itself, and that politicians with "the cheap labor" cry will be ashamed of themselves. New York, February 21.-Some eight or ten years ago several persons reported at different times that they had seen a serpent over twenty feet long, in a marsh on the Housatonic Railroad within a few miles of New York. The story was discredited by the general public, particularly after a hunting expedition to kill or capture the reptile had returned without result, after scouring the whole country. Within a day or two, however, the marsh being frozen, some woodmen discovered its skeleton, measuring twenty-one feet in length. The bones and other remains will be sent to the Society of Natural Science. Cook Books. BY MRS. HENRY WARD BEECHER. Among the many requests for advice or suggestions which are received from young housekeepers, and are answered as fast as practicable, is one desiring advice as to to best cook book that one just beginning housekeeping can select. A few years ago this would have been a difficult question to answer, because we have always felt greatly dissatisfied with most books of that kind, and object to each one for different reasons. The great difficulty with our earlier cook books was that they presented a style of cookery so unlike that which could be of much service in common every day life, that only here and there could one select a recipe that was satisfactory. Nearly all were either too rich or too far above the comprehension of a young and inexperienced housekeeper. In the Home Cook Book we find good sensible suggestions and advice, and most excellent and reliable recipes contributed by some of the best housekeepers the country supplies. Sixteen began a point at went diving to steper shots quarter across across opposite outshadow lence cried after dated The Santa Ana Times refers to "tax-ridden Anaheim" as an argument against town incorporation. The tax levy in Anaheim the past year was only 60 cents on the $100. The town is not only out of debt but has over $1000 lying idle in the Treasury. If the Times desired to discourage the project of incorporating Santa Ana, it made a fatal mistake in referring to the condition of Anaheim. It does not follow, however, that the municipal affairs of that town would be so economically administered as are those of Anaheim. In fact the tendency of our neighbors to peculate and form "rings," as exemplified in the school house matter, would, in the event of incorporation, probably result in burdensome taxation, crushing debt and unseasonal strife. Unless municipal affairs are administered by responsible, capable officers, it requires but little time to crush the unfortunate municipality under a load of debt and entangling contracts; and the Times should oppose the project from this standpoint—if it believes that there is a dearth of capable and responsible men. But don't point to Anaheim as "an awful example" or you will be hoist with your own petard. Early on Saturday morning a fire was discovered in the furniture store of Dotter & Bradley, Main street, Los Angeles, and it took an hour's hard work to subdue it. The loss to Dotter & Bradley's stock was $16,000, fully covered by insurance. The building was damaged to the extent of $1000, Dillon & Kensaly's stock was damaged about $800 worth. The origin of the fire was undoubtedly incendiary. The flames were started in eight different places in the basement, but they were discovered before they had time to run together. About four years ago Dotter & Bradley were turned out in a somewhat similar manner. The second trial of the three Chinamen who beat their fellow-countryman in jail about a couple of months ago resulted in a verdict of guilty, and on Monday Justice Athena sentenced them to pay a fine of $50 each, with the alternative of twenty-five days in jail. They were taken to the county jail yesterday. New York, February 23—Count Vicenzo Serafino de Brient died on Wednesday last, in East New York, in abject poverty. Since his death a letter arrived from his family urging the return of the Count to Italy, and saying a large amount of money was placed with the Italian Council at Liverpool, subject to his order. We have it from reliable authority that parties are now moving to arrange a stock company for the purpose of erecting a wharf somewhere in the neighborhood of South Santa Monica or the Salt Works, and establishing a one of schooners to ply between that point and San Francisco. Express. We tender our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Schubert, and hope that their path through life will be as smooth and peaceful as they could wish. Mr. Harry Hanna goes to Los Angeles this morning to take a position in the composing rooms of the Star newspaper. Our best wishes for his success. A terrible explosion occurred in Stockton about 2:30 on Saturday afternoon. A large crowd had assembled at the head of Stockton Slough, to witness the trial of a new propelling pump. The pump was set in the slough and run by a threshing machine engine, the spectators standing about. Suddenly and without warning the steam boiler exploded, killing sixteen men and badly wounding twenty-three. There were many fortunate escapes. One man was blown 20 feet and another 50 feet, but both were uninjured. The body of the engine, weighing 2500 pounds, was blown over the telegraph wires and landed on the Plaza. The scene is described as horrible. Ten or twelve dead bodies lay in one heap at the corner of the bridge, while others lay strewn, dead or dying on the street, from fifty to one hundred feet. The heads of some were blown to pieces, and others were blown to the ground with such force as to break every bone in their bodies. The explosion was the result of recklessness on part of the engineer. The steam gauge refused to work, and after the engineer had attempted to fix it, and failed[to] fix it so that it would perform its office, he screwed down the safety valve and went on with the work. The explosion occurred about fifteen minutes afterward. Among the killed was J. P. Avery, the engineer whose carelessness caused the explosion. The great difficulty with our earlier cook books was, that they presented a style of cookery so unlike that which could be of much service in common every day life, that only here and there could one select a recipe that was satisfactory. Nearly all were either too rich or too far above the comprehension of a young and inexperienced housekeeper. In the Home Cook Book we find good, sensible suggestions and advice, and most excellent and reliable recipes, contributed by some of the best housekeepers the country supplies. The directions are simple, concise, and easily understood, not above the most experienced nor beneath the notice of those who are experts in the art of cooking. The Home Cook Book offers a great variety of dishes, the simplest, as well as those dishes which are sure to find favor in the most elegant entertainments. Yet all are easily understood, and especially reliable, coming as they do, endorsed by name, by many of the most experienced housekeepers. A cook with any degree of skill, or with good common sense, may safely be trusted to cater for a family, in the absence of the mistress, if guided by the counsels of the Home Cook Book. On the Road to Riches. Here is a book that is sure to have a very extensive sale; indeed it already has it, as we judge by the demand for it, and the liberal advertising of it everywhere. These hints for clerks and young business men on buying and selling goods; selling on the road; business and correspondence; drumming; partners in business; duties of clerks; and kindred topics; written by a man of very great experience in active mercantile life, can but be of the highest value to every young man who contemplates trade in any of its branches. The book is not, on the one hand, a sensational screen made like lodge's raccoons; to sell nor, on the other, a dull and proxy homely on business rules laid down with the impuriousness of the ten commandments, but the interesting counsel and instruction of a man who in youth entailed "on the road to riches," and who succeeded. Every mercantile house in the country could do no better thing than to present cash of its checks with a copy, so point them on the right road. The book is to be had at our bookseller at the reasonable price of $1.50. GAZETTE. NO. 20 An Exciting Game. The concluding game of the great billiard tournament in New York was marked by some of the most brilliant playing on record. The contestants were Jacob Schaeffer and Sloosen. The following extract is from a report in a New York paper: A moment afterward Sloosen began to shoot scattered birds. The ivories flow in every direction, and he counted slowly and deliberately. He had dropped 29, when his flushed the largest covey ever known in the upper right corner. The balls ran together in a whirl of applause. The may began to rain carroma. The St. Lawrence boy turned the first angle with 72, and began to drop the birds along the left rail. Schaefer watched a very delicate shot, and called "time," claiming that it was a push. Mr. Genny decided against it. Sloosen kept on down the fatal left rail. Schaefer again claimed a foul, but their were crises of derision, and the referees shook his white head. Away walked Slooson dropping a bird at every pop. He turned the lower left corner as gracefully as a thistledown, and began to walk across the foot of the table with 170 points in the run. The number was increased to 200 at the next corner, and the yells of his partisans were deafening. He marched up the rail with four scores of successful shots, but flushed some strong flyers in the next corner. All, however, were hit and retrieved. As he reached his favorite angle Marker Ellis sung out 300. The audience heard it and so did Farmer Frost, for he came along and ordered the skilful sportman off his land. The balls were spotted. The murmuring of the excited spectators died away, and the hall was still as death. Slooson counted, and 500 canes danced upon the floor like a rattle of musketry. Slooson more than counted. In seven shots he again flushed the covey, and began to drop them right and left along the fatal leftrail. Such crowing and cheering were never before heard in Cooper Institute. The expert tarned the lower left angle with 330 on the run and increased it to 350 as he began to AFTER THE MODERN Now They Might Have Written Surprise in Modern Times From the Philadelphia Times. The contrast between the condition of things when Mammam was permitting the Church and when Mammoh is halting a pew and helping to pay for the choir, would perhaps be rather startling. Even more interesting would be an attempt to conceal the present condition of things as existing in the Apostolic Age: Suppose, for example, that such a record should contain information like the following: Peter went to Joppa to carry the Gospel to Cornelia, but upon arriving at his destination, he found that he had accidentally left all his armons behind him at Jerusalem, and as he did not know how to speak extemporaneously, he was obliged to postpone the intended Sunday service until he could send and fetch his manuscripts. The brother of Oneimna comes to hear Paul preach, but as he was a percent of very humble birth, and all the pews upon the ground floor were rented by wealthy people, he was shown to a back seat in the gallery. The Church edifice at Antioch cost $875,000; two-thirds of which remained as a mortgage upon the building. The brethren strove earnestly to reduce the debt, and with this infant they held a fair, at which pin-cushions and ice cream were sold, and during which there was much excitement over a raffle for a cake. The gold-headed cane, which was offered to whichever clergyman obtained the greatest number of votes, was awarded to Paul, who had 831 votes, while only 270 were given to Peter, and 111 scattering. The attempt to raise the money having, however, failed, the At marine insurance upon Western uncleavies advantages of the canaries are now existent and the other at full impress the great people, whose good state itself, and that cap labor" cry will be. 21. Some eight or persons reported at had seen a serpent in a marsh on the within a few miles of was discredited by peculiarly after a hunt capture the reptile result, after scouring Within a day or two, bug frozen, some woodton, measuring twen-The bones and other the Society of Nature. Books. WARD BEECHER. Requests for advice or received from young answered as fast as being advice as to the just beginning house- would have been a answer, because we totally dissatisfied with it, and object to each with our earlier cook presented a style of which could be of much day life, that only the select a recipe that early all were either too comprehension of a used housekeeper. Book we find good, and advice, and most recipes, contributed by keepers the country Simple concise and with four score of successful shots, but flushed some strong flyers in the next corner. All, however, were hit and retrieved. As he reached his favorite angle Marker Ellis sung out 300. The audience heard it and so did Farmer Frost, for he came along and ordered the skillful sportsman off his land. The balls were spotted. The murmuring of the excited spectators died away, and the hall was still as death. Slosson counted, and 500 canes danced upon the floor like a rattle of musketry. Slosson more than counted. In seven shots he again flushed the covey, and began to drop them right and left along the fatil left rail. Such crowing and cheering were never before heard in Cooper Institute. The expert turned the lower left angle with 330 on the run, and increased it to 350 as he began to move up the right rail. Shaefer dropped in his seat, and seemed to lose all interest in the game. The 400 was made near the upper corner. The shouting and stamping were redoubled. The boy took a glass of water and opened fire afresh. The marker called 430. Slosson had again beaten Shaefer's longest run, but the crowd made no demonstration. When 442 was called pandemonium broke loose. The Colporteur had beaten his own run and the highest on record. Without waiting for the sea to become calm he blazed away with royal nerve. After a run of 464 Slosson failed to count, and a mean filled the hall. The marker called the game: Slosson, 559; Shaefer 19. Shaefer walked to the table with a face as sorrowful as Sisyphus. He stood upon a foothill, and saw Slosson miles away nearing the top of the mountain. To overtake him seemed a hopeless task. But Shaefer did not lose his nerve. He had been in too many matches on the border for that. He began playing with the utmost deliberation. His exquisite skill and real pluck quickly won the sympathy of the house. In seventeen shots he caught the balls in the angle, where Slosson began his great run. He handled them as carefully as jewelry, and they went up the right rail an inch as a click without swerving. He turned the upper angle with 91, and 100 quickly followed. A chopped-off cheer greeted the call. At the upper left corner the run had reached 125. Slosson began to open his eyes. He pulled his nose with his thumb and forefinger, and hugged his cue. Down the fatal left rail came Schaefer in his turn. Sexton left his seat, crossed his hands behind his back, and with burning cheeks watched after the interests of Slosson. The balls turned the lower left corner like ladies out shopping, and the marker called 204. The cheering was renewed, but quickly chopped off. Schaefer had made 245 when the globes broke away from him. He used consummate skill to gather them. Repeatably he sent the red ball to the head of the table and repeatedly it rolled back in an unfavorable position. Slosson craned his neck in anxiety, and with blanched cheek listened to the yells of light at Schaefer's exquisite skill. It was the finest playing of the tournament. But Milwaukee boy failed to get the balls, and stopped counting after adding 283 to his score. The game stood: Slosson, 559; Schaefer, 302. Six innings had been played. Slosson again began to bag stray birds. He was on the point of flushing another covey, when he went down on a simple cushion shot, neglecting to give his ball enough English. Schaefer stepped to the table for the last time. In eight shots he threw the globes on the lower quarter of the left rail, and worked them across the lower angle, and walked them across the foot. The 50 was called at the opposite corner, and the ladies again went out shopping up the right rail. Their soft laughter acted like a sedative on the turbulence of the spectators. A solitary voice cried, "Run it out, Jake," and a moment afterward the marker called 100. A consolidated yell drowned the announcement. Excitedly laid down down the aisles. The Church edifice at Antioch cost $375,000; two-thirds of which remained as a mortgage upon the building. The brethren strove earnestly to reduce the debt, and with this insistent they held a fair, at which pin-cushions and ice cream were sold, and during which there was much excitement over a raffle for a cake. The gold-headed cane, which was offered to whichever clergyman obtained the greatest number of votes, was awarded to Paul, who had 831 votes, while only 270 were given to Peter, and 111 scattering. The attempt to raise the money having, however, failed, the edifice was sold by the Sheriff, and was purchased by a Roman, who fitted it up for a circus. Apollos, having been attacked with a mild form of bronchitis, went to Malta for the benefit of his health, and the church to which he ministered was closed all summer. Repairs being conducted in the interval Philip, having for many years performed pastoral duties faithfully in a parish in Ethiopia, a number of the members grew tired of him, and they cut down his salary to get rid of him. When he resigned, a younger man was called, and as nobody extended a call to Peter, he was admitted to The Home for Decayed Clergymen, where he ended his days.Paul preached at Corinth with power and fervor,and at the conclusion he asked that a hymn should be sung. It was given in an artistic manner by the choir,the solce for the soprano and alto being unusually brilliant, while Paul was especially pleased with the extraordinary left-handed playing of the organist during the performance of the world accompaniment.A Gentile from Alexandria who attempted to sing was requested by the sexton not to interrupt the musicWhen Paul visited Epheus, he was entertained by Alexander,the coppersmith who although not a believer,held a pew in middle aldea ofthe church,belonging tothe ventry,and contributed so liberally to church objects that he was more highly regarded that any of the converts whose circumstances were not so good.Paul ,while in the pulpit,praeceded with force against sin,bitt.of course,carefully avoided saying anything that might hurt Alexander's feelings.While Lystra,Paul encountered a tripple who had been robbed ofthe use ofhis limbs by rheumatism.He advised the fortunate man to read carefully the patent medicine advertisements in the religious newspapers in hope of being directed toward relief. The Plague in Russia New York,Feb.22.-A St.Petersburg letter says of the plague in Russia: "It has spread in the southern provinces at a rapid rate.Thousands upon thousands have died with it within the last five days.The victims when taken live only about two hours and turn as black as a negro all over.Allthe physicians ordered to take care ofthe sick have died within twenty-four hours after their arrival.The corpse are burned,and so arethe housesinwhichthepeople dieWhole towns have been laid waste withinthe past few days." The Government has placed a cordon of soldiers aroundthe infected provinces so that people cannot get out and spreadthe disease.Anywho attemptto break throughthe cordon are shot dead onthe spot.Pu with our earlier cook represented a style of which could be of much variety day life, that only one select a recipe that early all were either too complex comprehension of a hired housekeeper. Book we find good, and advice, and most recipes, contributed by housekeepers the country simple, concise, and not above the most in touch with the notice of those art of cooking. Book offers a great simplest, as well as secure to find favor in theiments. Yet all are used especially reliable, endorsed by name, by experienced housekeepers. Degree of skill, or with may safely be trusted in the absence of the counsels of the eid to Riches. is sure to have a very it already has it, as demand for it, and the best everywhere. These young business men on roads; selling on the road; dependence; drumming; duties of clerks, and then by a man of very active mercantile life, highest value to every template trade in any of book is not, on the one agreed made, like Hodge's on the other, a dull and business rules laid down out of the ten commandment cannel and inho in youth entitled "ten" and who succeeded, none in the country could less to point them on the fact is to be had of our reasonable price of $1.50. Six innings had been played. Slosson again began to bag stray birds. He was on the point of flushing another covey, when he went down on a simple cushion shot, neglecting to give his ball enough English. Schaefer stepped to the table for the last time. In eight abots he threw the globes on the lower quarter of the left rail, and worked them across the lower angle, and walked them across the foot. The 50 was called at the opposite corner, and the ladies again went out shopping up the right rail. Their soft laughter acted like a sedative on the turbulence of the spectators. A solitary voice cried, "Run it out, Jake," and a moment afterward the marker called 100. A consolidated yell drowned the announcement. Excited men began to crowd down the aisles. In three minutes the gun was increased to 186. Schaefer stopped and drank a glass of water. He covered the 200 half way down the left rail, and the ladies had not yet turned into any store. Garnier, Newburger, and half a dozen experts squatted at the knees of the referee and umpare watching the play with breathless excitement. Slosson's head was bent forward, anxiety painted on every feature. His cue fell from his hands and rattled against his chair. There was no swerve to the player of the border. The mob in the males began to flow toward the platform, the police officers damned the current. "Four more points to go." murmured Garnier. The ladies were still shopping. "297!" cried the marker, "one more!" Before the shot was made, however, Slosson had left his seat, and was waiting to congratulate his adversary. "298!" screamed the marker, and Jacob Schaefer was knighted the billiard champion of the world, amid a thousand screams from a thousand throats. New York, Feb. 22. — Alaska affairs enter prominently into newspaper discussion in the East. The Herald to-day has a two-column account by a missionary for several years resident in the country. He represents the country as capable of sustaining a large population. The natives are well disposed and superior to our Indians. The present troubles are mainly caused by Government neglect and the bad conduct of a few white men. Soldiers were never wanted there until they themselves helped to sow the seeds of difficulty. A good civil government is demanded now. There is no doubt, he says, from the mildness of the climate and its vast resources if Alaska is properly looked after by the authorities, it will be admitted into the Union as a state within fifteen years. He calls the attention of all seaking homes to its advantages, and says it is the country for poor man- with it within the last five days. The visit when taken live only about two hours and turn as black as a negro all over. All the physicians ordered to take care of the sick have died within twenty-four hours after their arrival. The corneas are burned, and so are the houses in which the people die. Whole towns have been laid waste within the past few days." The Government has placed a cordon of soldiers around the infected provinces so that people cannot get out and spread the disease. Any who attempt to break through the cordon are shot dead on this spot. People are beginning to feel uneasy all over the Empire. The Government, of course, does not allow news to get out. All reports are suppressed, but the worst of all is that no one can get out of the Empire. The Austrian and German Governments have placed a double cordon of soldiers along the frontier, preventing all persons from entering their territory from Russia. All persons from Russia by railroad are stopped at the frontier and detained 20 days in quarantine, their baggage and clothing disinfected, and if they prove all right, after a lapse of 20 days they are permitted to cross the border. During the twenty days' quarantine people are housed in large sheds and barns without any accommodations or comforts. Of course a knowledge of this fact keeps people from traveling. The Government is doing all its power to prevent the disease from spreading. New York, Feb. 21. — Capitalists here interested in the electric light must last evening to witness an exhibition of the Sawyer (Missachusetts) light for household illumination. Each lamp had a power of 2700 sperm candles, and the light-is produced by heating a slender pencil of carbon in an atmosphere from which oxygen is excluded. This lamp will be introduced into dwelling-homes soon. At the New York Polytechnic School's meeting last night Ernest Schreunck exhibited a new system of lighting houses and railway carriages, invented by Salino Pintacho of Berlin. Gas is distilled from fat or petroleum sulfur. It is very brilliant and is being extensively introduced into England, Russia and Germany, one great advantage being its cheapness.