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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12
The Longest Tunnel In the World.

The Hungarian Government has,
through the last ten years, again devel-
oped greater activity in this work, and
ut its request the Parliament has
granted the yearly sum of 100000
forms for the purpose. In the year
1874 there were still 2,32G metres to be
worked out, which would under ordi-
nary circumstances have been q task OF
eleven years; but in 1873, experiments
were made in boring with machines,
which method was tried for the first
time in the Mont Gents tunnel, with
surprising success, then in the st.
Gothard Railway tunnel, and lastly in
the "Sutro" gallery, Nevada. After
many trials, they succeeded in finding
out the most convenient arrangement,
and the whole work was done in three
and half years. With this method
the entire tunnel could have been I'm
ished in twenty seven years.
The length of the Mont Gems tunnel
is IL, 233 metres; the length of the st.
Gothard is IA, 800 metres; the length OF
the Sutro gallery Of mines is q, l47
metres; the length of the Joseph II.
adit is 16, 53S metres. The total cost
amounts to 4 500, 900 forms. The i'm
portance of this tunnel is very great.
The geological and geographical litera-
ture uf that country is very old; Schem-
nitz has been repeatedly visited by dis.
tinguished men of science from all
quarters OF Europe, but the difficulties
and complications OF its geological
structure are SO great that there is still
much to be done. One of the great OBJ
stacles in the way Of Investigation is
that the surface is very seldom exposed;
dense forests and products of decompo-
sition of the rocks cover many OF the
slopes. The tunnel furnishes section
more than ten miles in length, and gives
not only valuable information as to the
downward prolongation Of the lodes
known in the upper levels, but some
new ones have been traversed, and the
entire series OF rocks, with their mutual
limits as we'll as notifications and &C.
casional transitions, is to be seen with
out interruption.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Defer not charities till death.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-12

Innocence is not unfrequently proved
when too late to benefit the wrongly nc.
cused. Foreign papers mention the
death of man a short time ago at Cay
enne, who Was transported for life from
France twenty-eight years ago for set
ting fire to farm houses at Longepierre.
He left wife and five children behind
him. The late news OF mis- death led to
confession of his accuser, who admit
ted that he himself had committed the
crime for which another had been pun
ished. He was arrested and committed
to prison, where he contrived to take
bis own life.
, 1879-03-23
A STATEMENT BY ELI PERKINS.
To the Editor of The Tr;bt


New YORK, March 20 1S79.-l notice the fol-
lowing paragraph going the roundsof the press:
The Fulton Times Says: - Eli Perkins Was onca
a resident OF Fulton; and to-day his wife and =
handsome 1S-year- old daughter are occupying =
cozy dwelling on principal street here Few be-
sides the little family he left behind him can call
him BY his true name.
Now, If this paragraph is true, want some
man to arrest me for bisamy. for I am at present
in New York occupying the position of the de-
voted husband Of the only. original, and most
loving little wife to be found on this Continent.
If this paragraph were true, would not even
shield myself behind nephew; for, if had 4
nephew who was mean enough to abandon hts
wife, would 60 ont and kill him:
II ever abandoned wife in Fulton, y. T.,
It must have been some other mans wife. I
have done good deal of that in my ,ife: and,
II all our lawyers, editors, ami cfe1gymen would
follow my example in this casc closer than they
do, they would reduce unhappiness in this world
and the price OF sulpkut IN the next. Yours
truly, ELI PERKINS.
P. .s.-RECAPrrULAT1oy.
!. never was in Fulton, II. Z.
II. never had daughter.
IL. never was married but once.
I'LL love my only wife Is the angels do sun
light; and, instead Of abandoning her, II any
editor Will Insure me that she will never abandon
NE WILL give him <auo E. f.
, 1879-03-23
The Last of Nia:,ar:.'s Ice-Tridre,

The great ice-bridge which has provided q
winter attraction for Niagara has almost disap-
oeared. 4 correspondent OF the Buffalo Courier
giving parting description OF it SAYS: aft is
strange, but fact, that most Ut the bridge was
SNOW, and nothing bus the severe cold weather
that we have had kept it together so long. It Is
estimated that about 15,0U0 people have crossed
this bridge. On Sunday, Feb. 8, over l, 900 peo-
pie passed over it, excursion trims having
brought the people here over the Central anil
Erie Railways. Mr.. Convoy, the well-known
guide, was the first to cross the ice-brdge on
Dec. 3D. The last to cross was boy accom-
panied BY a dog Wednesday afternoon, the 18th
inst. Although there have been great many
dangerous p'aces about the Falls during thu.
winter, and SO many thousands OF people hayo
Gazed upon the grand sights and superb scenery,
it is pleasant to know that not sipgle accident
has occurred. It will not be surprising If wo
have another ice-bridge this spring, when the ice
comes down from the lakes. Mar $, 1877, an
ice bridge formed just below the American falls,
while grass was being cut in Prospect Park.
People crossed the bridge at that time for two
or three days; It broke and went down the riYer
on the 14thr
, 1879-03-23


The great peanut-cating match between A.
Sniff and j. Juuks for 81, ,0o0 side came off ar
Swoony Hall yesterday. The conditions were,
each contestant to eat quart Of baked peanuts
each quarter hour for forty-cfcht consecutive
hours. The match was terribly exciting. BE-
fore each contestant Was table laden with
quart measures full Of the luscious fruit OF the
peanut tree. Suitf weighed ninety pounds at
the start, aud Juuks eighty-six. Neither had
eaten anything for twcnty-four honrs, and both
had voracious appetltes- Tie first few quarts
OF peanuts went like snow before july sun.
The floor was soon strewn with shells. After
eating four quarts Sniff took short rest, but
Junks kept on maufully. At the hour OF goin.,
to press Sniff was visib1y swelling, while Junks
was eating away With apparently as good relish
as when he began. At 2:30 p. N. the score
stood: Sniff, p quarts; Junks, g quarts The
hall was thronged, and the excitement was in
tense: Bets were freel, offered, sloo to $50.
dent.
, 1879-03-23
Paper N3uktns.

Paper napkins are in increasing demand. 4
Boston firm hnye sold sumo 81, 0N OF tbca since:
they we're introduced, about 4 year AGO. The
place OF manufacture Of paper napkins is nut
df7uleed. They are said to be all imported
from japan, but suspicion prevails that some
OF them ARE prodaced by ingenious Yankee
]izc their manufacture for the present. The na,-
kins are wholesaled at from So to SO per thusi-
sand, and are retailea at 81 to 3l.:U hundred.
i party OF 20O or 300 can bt: supplied with them
at less expense than would be requisite to wash
use, also, the host or hostrss Is relieved Of all
fear OF having the table-linen stolcn; and il au
absent-ininded guest does happen to put his
napkin IN his pocket after he has finished eating,
be need not suffer any more remorse than il he
had pocketed IN applc-core or nutshell.
, 1879-03-23
CouklftiC,x Necfx-Tics.

Springfield fhuss) 9eouahcan's Washington Letter.
Roscoe ConkliDg's eccentricity Is in neck-tic,.
In other respects the Senator dresses in excel
lent taste. He eVidently gets his idea OF ties
from the American Tag, for thtY are almost ill.,
variably either rcd, white, or blue Vhen the
Senator came back here ut the beginning OF the
last session be wore white tie, and under his
blonde hair, II gave htm quite an ethereal as
peet. Hc was then playing the role OF the gen.
erous foe, and was apparently quite inof1ensve.
But later, when be began to gather himself up
for war upon tile President, he put on his red
has worn mostly the blue, as being symboiical
OF the state Of bis feelings. He viii probably
continue the blue for some tfene to come. ii
Grant Is nominated in 1880, we shall perhaps see
the Senator With q neclz-tie OF all three colors
blended In beautiful harmony.
, 1879-03-23
The Citizens League.
tn the Editor Df Tht Trfhur.s-

To the Editor OF Tit Tribune.
CHTcAGo, March 22-In your issue OF the 22d
inst. you state that at 3 regular meeting Of the
Citizens League it was resolved that 81 Mr.. J. ".
Goodspeed is hereby requested to resign as one
Of the Executive Committee OF the Citizens
League, his resignation to take effect immedi-
ately." The Committee state that the reasons for
their action are that I IN, an officer Of the Re-
form Alliance, am figuring in politics, and have
interviewed the candidates for Office. lbeg to
say that while regretting the action Of the Com
mittce especially In words 50 barren OF courtesy
and kindness, yet regard it as complimentary,
as it assumes that I have some influence in the
community. As the Committee deem it best
for the interests OF the League that
| should sever my connection with 1t,
assurances Of regard and solicitude for the pros
pcrity OF the League. 1t may not be improper
to state in this connection that first inaugural
cd the work Of the League BY causing the arrest
OF seven safoon-keepers in one day. first be-
gan the organization OF the city by wards, hold
nittees, and in various ways popularizng and
making effective the work of the League. Night
after night visited saloons, spent much time
in prosecuting law-breakers, and did ali could
to advance the work Of the League. Further
more, to make the work OF the League mcre
practical and oenc6cent, prepared bill which
Is now before the Legislature to estab-
lish an industrial Institution In which
the boys Of our city from 7 to Is years
Of age. who are homeless or without proper
guardianship, and in the wav OF crime and ruin,
shall be detained and trained to a life Of useful
ness. Now, having taken advanced ground in
all effort to awaken the public conscience to the
necessity OF the enforcement OF the laws to pro-
tect our youth and our Sunday, und thereby
save 1nultitudes OF our fellows from debauchery,
rDynrty and ruin. I am regarded As 4 danger
GUS man, and am sacrificed accordingly. 1t is
well; my record is With God, and before the
people, and do not lear the verdict. Very re-
spcctfully. J. ". G00DsPEKD.
, 1879-03-23


his same most charming American maiden
also told me that number of gentlemen were
IN the habit OF visiting her-gn assertion which,
I think, would have staggered most English
mothers, but did not seem to affect her Aneri-
can one at all; on the contrary, Mrs. Hudson
was telling me that she had much eujoycd q
dance on the previous night, and had been
"rcal pleased" at the way English people did
1t, put was very tired, suggested that shc had
perhaps better go to bed. This, it seems. WAS !.
up very shortvith the remark, /" I'd have yuu
know. Sir, that American ladies don't 20 to bed
they retire"
, 1879-03-23

U7sDdfch 70 E3nctNnatI Gdxffle,
NEW ALBANr, 1nd., March 20.-The Ga:ettc's
Orange. Washington, Harrison, Crawford, Du-
bois, Pike, Warrick, and Spencer Counties In rr-
1ation to the growing wheat crop. The acreage
sown is fully Is per cent greater than In 1878,
md the crop could not possibly be more prolnls-
4 large average has been sown In oats. Apples,
pears, and small fruits. have been anfnju1ed br
the winter, and in many localities there will tc
fair yield Of peaches on young trees, unless the
buds are hereafter killed The farmers are US
ing large quantities OF fertilizers, and have
adopted an improved system Of cultivation, ~ i
general rule; and it is safe to say the agrcutu-
raj interests Of Southern Indiana are in fairly
prosperous and steadily improving condition.
, 1879-03-23
a New Episcol,al Church.


CHICAGO, March 2. 2222.-Resding south Of Thirty
first street, have often wondered that a small
Episcopal Church has not been organized in
this section, aud in successful progress. South
Of Thrty-drst street and west of the boulevard
is clty Of itself, and through it must be scat
tered many Episcopalians. 1t Is too far for
denizcns in this area to 60 to Trinity or to st.
Marks Church. Cottage Grove. The car-fares
alone would be large item for any single
family of any size. II seems to ME small
church might be built about on tic corner Of
Thirty-ffth street and Indiana avenue that
would be we'll sustained. [ understand tflat
every pew is rented in St. Marks Church at
Cottage Grove.
" VITO will make move for new church.
about in the locality indicated, to accommodate
the large population in the area south Of Thirty
first street? s. I'D until built, Il hall might be
rcuted for services at the corner Of Thirty-tirst
street and Indiana avenue, Il.
, 1879-03-23
FOX LAKE OUCK-SH00TING.

McHENgr, ILL.,, March 23.-The ducking sea-
son has fairly opened along Fox River and
around the lakes above here, and large numbers
of butter-balls, biue-bills, teals and mallards
are daily bagged by sportsmen from Chicago
and elsewhere. The ice is not rot entirely out
Of the lakes.
, 1879-03-23

ranged that he could be pulled to the ground at
rebellion.
.'The Rajah who owned him attempted to
make light OF the matter, but fine Of some
thing like GO, GOO rupees, levied BY the Govern
mcnt, induced him to take 3 more serious view
Of the brute's achievement"
, 1879-03-23
SUICIDAL.
Fnsr{n1 1{sf1frh IN Tha

Special Dispatch to The Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, March 22.-Adam Niesuer,
halter doing business on Grand avenue, died
suddenly last night at his residence, No. I'll
Astor street, under circumstances that lead to
strong suspicion Of suicide. An inquest will be
held on Monday.
, 1879-03-23

pang is correct, and will meet tn. approval OF
its patrons in general better than any other
course 1t could pursue.
Referring more particularly to the Judges
OF TO, fifteen years ago, for s. He agreed
to pay the annual premium OF $3.50. He has
been loaned money, from time to time, toward
paying his premiums, and at the rate Of + per
cent. He has received in dividends S610.35 The
dividends paid policy-holders in the year 1873
are consideraly in excess OF those Of previous
years.
We are happy to believe the Rtna Life is not
"Fulture," or the Judge ''lamb." Yours
truly, PAUL s. Mason, General Agents.
, 1879-03-23

NEWPORT, n. J. March o22.-Gcn Stcrman
by will gives s. 600 to the negress in his farnily
since marriage George c. Mason Is appointed
guardian Of bis son, who at q obtains absolute
control Of the property, estimated at Sl0u,OOO
, 1879-03-23
MURPHY.

HDtcfdE Dtzpdtch to 1he 1y7o1He.
LOMBARD, ILL.,, March 2oo.-Frapcis Murphy,
the great apostle Of Gospel temperance, and the
originator Of the Bluc-Ribbou movement, will
deliver his lecture on tsReal Life'' In the College
, 1879-03-23
THF MURDERED ACTOR,

New YonK, March 22.-Thc funeral OF B. F,
Porter, the actor shot dead in Texas, takes place
Wednesday next from the Little Church
Around the Corner.'' Actors and managers
will arrange tomorrow benefit for lis widow
and mother.
, 1879-03-23

Chapel at Wheaton, on Friday evening, March
28. In this lecture Mr.. Murphy recites bis own
experience and the rise and progrcss Of the
Blue-Ribbop movement.
, 1879-03-23
The Etna Life, and Judge Van Buron.
Tn fhe Eii1nr of I1hs Irfhnne

CHICAGO. March 21.-1n your paper Of yester-
day Judge Van Buren publishes another letter
respecting his grievances with tie Ktna Life
Insurance Company. He appears to be consid-
erably mixed over the organization and charter
OF the 1Etna Company,-both fire and life. For
the Information OF the Judge, re would say the
capital stock Of the Htna Life was never but
Sl50,0W until the gear 1878. whcr& was in
creased to $750, 900, wholly from the earnings OF
Not dollar OF the Judges money has contrib
utcd to it. If the stockholders are willing to
capitalize the earnings from that department,-
instead OF Withdrawing it, which all admit they
have right to do,--he ought not to complain.
The Hon. J. w. Steadman, Insurance Com
missioner of Connecticut, has recently made an
examination Of the Company's books, in both
departments, from the inception Of its business,
not only respecting the expenses Of each, but
also its Investments. The Judge eau verify the
correctness Of the following statements pS re-
1erring to the aboye-named Commissioner.
The Etna has two distinct deoartments OF
business. The accumulations Of each are kept
separate, aud the expenses Of the Company are
business. The profits OF the Mutual Depart
mep1 belong to the insured in it. The profits IN
the Stock Department to the stockholders. And
in this it gives many advantages over purely
mutual companies.
It has been the policy OF the management to
make it strong company. Had different
plan been adopted, and larger dividends been
paid, its surplus would have been depleted, and
it would not be, as it is now, in condition TO
meet financial depressions or sweeping epidem-
ics. We are confident the position Of the Com
, 1879-03-23
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.


CHICAGO. March 22.-Wil you please say to
the many thousand people who mail daily paper.
at the Chicago Post -Otce that the tnost OF those
papers are sold by the Department for waste
paper2 .. ]. SrouGu.
, 1879-03-23
Where to Apply.

70 the Editor Of The T.ibane.
CHICAGO, March 22.-The party who inquired
in last Sundays TRIBUNE for office in England
for the purpose Of tinding missing friends, next
.of-ktn, heirs s-atlaw Of unelaimcd estatesI and
moneys. mag call or address Andrew Mcleod.
Room 60, No. 1G3 East Randolph street. B.
, 1879-03-23
The DUTY Of Republicans.


CHICAGO, March oo.-Thc spring election Is
drawing on apace. Candidates have been nomi-
mated by all parties. 4 grand contest for supe~
riority may be the result. No doubt remains
in the minds Of the many but that the Rcpuo~
1tcaus will win the victory. Republican! What
noble associations TINT one word recalls! It is
synonymous with everything high and holy. In
the heart of every true lover of freedom and
right, Republicanism hns its righteous principles
implanted. The man who can stand boldiy be-
fore the world and proclaim himself true Re-
publican is ennoblcd and respected by his race.
i Republican who can 60 to the polls and
deposit his vote in the face OF all opposition Of
whatever kind, fcarlessly and impartially, and
as bis conscience dictates, is helping to further
Que Of the noblest causes in our worlds history.
This one act clcvateB such one to close COM
panionship with Him vino can only endow such
men with transcendeut wisdom, a Republican
who may formerly have helped to increase the
ranks OF more unworthy parties but who now
takes his stand for God and right, is more OF a
benefactor to mankind thau Kings or Etnperors.
His ambition is more righteous, his asoirations
more beneficial, aud his moral qualities more
perfect and godlikc. Every true Republican
helps to build the foundation OF his country on
peace, happiness, prosperity, aud content1ncnt.
His lavorite theme Is upward and onward, and
for all mankind higher and nobler manhood.
III view Of tile above facts, what IN honor to
bear the name Republican.
The Inherent qualities of mind which it en-
Eenders comfort and support many 4 way
farcr on lifc's Journey and oftentimcs proves
as the balm OF Giead to the bttercst lot.
Republicans! 60 to the polls and do your
duty; follow the dictates OF your own con-
SCIENCE aud you will never 60 astrav. Col do
not let rain, nor storm, nor anything else keep
Fou away. No true Republicans vote will be
found wanting as tile sun sets on that day.
70 mar
, 1879-03-23


closed, but the outside mob was more obstrep-
erous than ever, and hoYled, and crowded, and
jammed, and pushed, nnd ran one another
down. Then there were fresh arrivals OF thieves
and pickpockets and other social scum: These
made organized breaks into the tide that was
flowing out Of the building, rd'again and again
set it back demoraIizcd, crushed, and plunder-
ed. But they could not be controlled. At least
the armed force OF the Socialists made no effort,
aud the police never lifted finger.
The partition wall which divided the cxposi-
siou hall in twain, was placardcd with notices
which stood forth in all the emphasis OF
big type and quaint Bohemian. These
legends were guarded by a detachlncnt
up and down the short beat manifesting =
great degree Of importance and displaying con-
Siderable irrcgu;arty OF. uniform There were
two English sentiments soWn broadcast across
the wall, to this effect: All Tor one and enc e
which was hanked by certain curious conb!na-
tions OF letters after this fashion: "Den Nye
Tid,' etc, which was probabl; either new
brand Of beer, new sort Of cigar, or an incen~
diary legend!
THE FEATURE OF THE PERFORMANCE
which attracted the most general attention out
side OF the building WAS the procession OF tue
Soc;alstie military companies. These various
organizations formed on the West Side, ana
marched down Madison street TO martial
music, exciting considerable attention as they
passed alOnE. lnep rearneQ Lle puiiul1l:.55 auout
h2lf-past o'clock, and marched in through the
main entrance, and took up a position in the
north-centre Of the building, Whero the drill
and tablcaux were to have come off; but so
great was the concourse at even this hour-S:45
that there Was barely room for four
men to march abreast, and it vas
only done by pressing the people
close together. As the men. women, aud
children continued to pour through the doors,
onlJ 8 few moments elapsed before the soldiers
were hemmediu and close pressed; it was difficult
for them to move At leugrh {what should
have been done two hours before, il it was the
desire to consult comfort) orders we're given to
SHUT the doors and admit no more people
1t was very evident that there could
be no display of proficiency in marching
and in the handling Of arms, so that part of1the
programme was abandoned then and there
After good deal of pushing and crowding the
military finally got into the northwest corner,
where vacant spot bad been reserved for
them BY erecting baFricade OF stout oak Dlanks
in the shape of d semlcircle. Here they stacked
their guns aud we're dismissed. Their enjoyment,
however, was limited, for every minute or TWO
drum would beat, and q corporal's guard would
be gotlen together aud started off to some point
TO do picket duty. No dependence seemed to
be placed on the police, and, indeed, there were
TOO few Of them to be of any particular service,
the managers taking the preservation Of order
into their own hands, and they deserve credit |
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-06-25
American Commerce.

New York, June 24.-The Tribune
to-day thinks the time is at hand for
an aggressive commercial policy by the
United States, and that only reaction
ary efforts in our own home politics,
which seek to give effect to the beaten
ideas Of the rebellion, prevents this
administration from such active mea-
sures as will extend commercial su-
premacy in several directions. Quot
ing the recent utterance of the Pail
Mall Gazette to the effect that England
ought to displace American influence
in the Sandwich Islands. The Tribune
says the time will come when our mer-
chants and manufacturers will conquer
from the old world large share of the
trade Of the West Indias, Mexico, Cen
trail and South America, and the fertile
archipelagoes of the Pacific, and when
our commercial interests in those quar-
ters will be keenly watched and jeal-
ously guarded by our government, no
European journal will then remark that
American influence ought not to be
supreme in in Hawaiian archipelago.