davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1880-01-15
Commentators.

New York city is the headquarters of
counterfeiters. The dies With which the
Spaniard at Panama made o million
spurious Mexican dollars were made in
New York, and the slips Of metal from
which he cut them were sent to him
from that city. A few weeks ago three
Brazilians were arrested for procuring
plates and printing bogus bonds of Don
Pedro's government. Counterfeits on
Gem scrip have been struck off in
Berlin from plates engraved in our
metropolis. Closely following on the
heels of the arrest of the Burns Cu,rie
counterfeiters of trade dollars, comes
news of the arrest at Havana of Don
Jose Medina, Immediately upon his land
ing from the steamer City Of Washing
ton from New York, the charge against
him being an attempt to flood the island
of Cuba with counterfeit Spanish govern
ment bonds of the denomination OF $500,
Autographed from u stone prepared in
New York. There is romance in the
story of the detection of his object and
the manner in which it was followed up.
Medina came to New York in May and
set up as a tobacco dealer on Cedar
street. He at once set about procuring
engravings of revenue stamps and
lithograph of $500 Spanish govern
ment bond, and also procured printing
press on which he could either use the
steel engravings or the photographic stone.
OF course, he had an accomplice, and
through the latter there must have been
some leakage, for Don Hippolito De
Uriarte, Spanish consul, got an inkling
of what was going on, and employed a
shrewd detective to assist him. After
some search they found the stone in the
hands of the photographer, but, instead
of seizing it at once, kept it under
shadows" until it was delivered Then
the stone was taken and sent to the
authorities in Cuba, whence it was fol-
lowed by Medina, who had prepared to
depart as soon as he suspected that he
was watched. Another case is the arrest
in Montreal, of one Jacques Narboune,
who bad been living in that city as a
foreign count, on the charge of having
had printed for use a hundred thousand
Canadian three-cent postage stamps.
The "count" had the work done in New
York where the plates have been found
and seized. All his correspondence has
fallen into the hands of the Dominion
authorities, giving details Of his negotia-
tions with the New Workers, and also
showing that he had confederates in
Ottawa.
, 1880-01-15
A Notable Pauper.

A notable pauper is said to have died
lately in Charlton Workhouse, England,
at the age of g. The Clerk of the
Board, who may be presumed to know
the facts, informed the guardians that
the deceased, Charles Cartwright, was a
man of education and had once pos
sessed very considerable means. He
had iun through two fortunes, one of
e40, 900 and one of 100000, spending
the money, it would seem, chiefly in an
unostentatious manner, and when ut
terly destitute had betaken himself to
the workhouse, where he lived quietly
and apparently contentedly for many
years, earning few luxuries for him
self by writing poems for the country
papers and sermons for neighboring
clergymen. Occasionally his friends
would take him away and grant him an
allowance, but their efforts were always
useless, as he instantly resumed his old
habits; frequented the dearest restaur-
ants, smoked the most expensive cigars,
and drove about in cabs. At last he
died in the workhouse, having never,
the clerk thought, been unhappy, though
the chairman on that point snubbed the
clerk, asking if he supposed any con-
tented man would ever write sermons
The Spectator
, 1880-01-15
Lincoln and Stanton.

To those who knew the men, the offer
Of the War Office by Lincoln and the
acceptance by Stanton were matters OF
much amazement Stanton was not
only pro.slavery Democrat OF the most
violent sect, but he had contempt for
Lincoln. This had been expressed in a
way that cut Lincoln to the quick, al
though he was not man of much SEN
sitiveness. Stanton had been employed
as leading counsel in a railway case, and
q few moments before the case was
called at Cincinnati he learned that Lin
coin was to appear as his associate coun-
sci. Stanton threw down his brief in
disgust, and announced to his clients
that if that "Illinois ape" as he called
Mr.. Lincoln, was to appear, he (Stanton)
would abandon the case.
1t was extremely awkward but as
Mr.. Stanton alone was in position to
conduct the trial in behalf of his clients,
there was nothing left for them but to
inform Mr. Lincoln.
We have heard Secretary Stanton fire.
quently tell Of the affair, and the insult
offered the man who subsequently be-
came our President was really pitiable.
1t was hot Summer day, with the
thermometer marking the nineties, and
Lincoln appeared in long linen duster,
with q carpet sack, from which he took
books and papers, and proceeded to
place them upon the court room table.
Not only did his long, slender, angular
figure attract attention, but his linen
duster exhibited on the back, in two
splotches resemblieg the map of North
and South America, where the perspira-
ton had dampened the coat
When he appeared, with his queer old
carpet-sack, and proceeded to spread his
authorities upon the table, he was quite
self-possessed, or, as Stanton said,
''peert." After, however, when taken
aside and told of what the leading coun-
sci had said, and that he could not ap-
pear, he returned for his papers and
books with an abashed air that told the
insult had struck in.
1t was after such treatment that Pres
ident Lincoln offered Mr.. Stanton the
War Department.
1t is Spanish proverb which says
that wronged man is never forgiven
and Stanton hated Lincoln to the last !;
although he accepted place under the
man he despised e
The feeling with which he accepted
the place was shown in what he said to
us in our room at Wizards few days
before he went into Office. Referring to
the rumors we asked if it was true that
he had been rendered the Secretaryship.
He replied in the affirmative.
"How strange" we said; "and you
decline, Of course :"
"On the contrary, | have accepted" 3"
"Why, what will you do2" we asked,
much amazed, and referring solely to his
personal relations to Lincoln.
"Dor he responded, his eyes gleam-
ing through his spectacles 81 intend
first of all to take Lorenzo Thomas up
with a pair Of tongs and drop him from
the nearest window. Then L will make
Abe Lincoln President. Then l intend
making this fraud, Mcclellan, fight or
give place to man who will"
OF these three mighty resolves the
first alone proved impossible. Old Ad
Interim lived to threaten Stanton with
expulsion after Lincoln ceased to live
and Mcclellan to be Of any significance.
Dom Piatt in Washington Capital.
, 1880-01-15

From q study of the action of tea,
Mr.. w. J. Morton has arrived at these
conclusions : As with any other drug,
there is a proper and an improper use
of it. In moderation it is mild and
harmless stimulant. Its immoderate
use leads to serious symptoms, such as
headache, vertigo, ringing in the ears,
tremulousness, nervousness, exhaustion,
irregular action of the heart and dyspep-
sia. Many of the symptoms of excessive
tea-drinking are such as may occur with,
out suspicion Of the real cause.
, 1880-01-15

The Troy Times tells Of an embar-
rassed man who was asked to say grace,
and reluctantly started thus "Oh,
I ord, bless this table" Just here,
being unused to the business, he broke
down, but by.a gigantic effort pulled
through with "World without end
Yours respectfully, amen"
, 1880-01-15

Chopped onions, with a little ginger
mixed in, is said to be sure cure for
chicken cholera
, 1880-01-15
TPOrt Townsend
-IOS ri + I a.!
PORT TOWNSEND, w. T.

The above Institution having bonu placed on
n permanent footing, as the Untgd SltteS Hos
pital for Marine Patients on Puget -uuui, ths
proprietor takes pleasure IN tunnHn"iG. '!HN
no pans or expense VIII bo spared IN minis
tering tl the comfort and convenience OF prl'
yate patients zen.
This is the largest General ITospltF norihol
San Francisco, and by far the most complete
In equipment. IL has been thor uGhly rentteu
and refurnished. Its general wards have ac'
commodations Tor about one hiiudrcd phtlehls
and are peculiarly adapted for cases requiring
the most careful treatment aud constant SUI
pervision at litui.ed expense. Those VINO u.s.
sire them will be furnished with private ruolhr
entirely separate and distinct, at asllsht a"ur
uonal cost. ,p ... .. .I -
&JThe attention OF Min owners, ana thosoe
Interested In shppir e. is called to tne fact lhn.
seamon suffering nom contagious diseases WIN
be treated outside the Hospital wiIhOnt eA'
pense TO the vessel. ...
Thomas Il. Minor, NJ. ID,
20.tf Managing surg on.
, 1880-01-15

Motto for bakers-Dars to dough
right, r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
A CALL ON GEN. HANCOCK.
VISIT of a SympathiZing Political
Observation-Disclosures Address.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-A delegation OF the
Hancock Column, political Organization In
this city. visited Gen. Hancock Yesterday and
read to him am address, in which they said that
though the people who love and honor the whole
country have been defeated, it has not dimin-
ished the sincere devotion and profound respect
OF the Hancock Column for him whose advocacy
has been marred by apOstacy, fanaticism, sec
uonal hate or sectar1an passion. 1--WE shall
ever, with earnest affection watch your destt-
ny, While all the people Will hold you in their
keeping as sentinel in the hour OF danger.
The solid south that is mentioned by pro1ane
lips in mockery, by your miniStrations is the
precursor OF solid union of love, liberty and
law. We cordially invite you to our home,
which will always be warm With welcome,
gladdened and hOnored by your distinguished
presence"
The address was signed by Theodore E. Tom
linsoD, president; Franklin Edson, vice. presi-
dent; Nm. Van Nyck, secretary; Jno E. Bag
icy, treasurer, and by members CT the council.
The Generals Response.
Gen. Hancock replied, thanking the delega-
tion Tor their visit and promising at some future
time TO make formal reply to the kindly senti-
ments expressed in their letter. You cam9 d
day after the falr, he continued, srniiing ..and
| am restrained by motives Of delicacy, which
you can all appreciate, from saying more at
QreSeIt.N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
SOecnIari0n Rau.uant

NEW YORK. Nov. 1S-The Posts financial
article says: ''At the Stock Exchange we have
spectacle Of wild, rampant speculation at a
time when The banks are fully expanded and
when they Will need important acceSSions OF
specie to their reserves TO sustain the present
volume OF outstanding credits In the shape OF
acts On the present, but ante pateS the future.
and the calculation OF the present buyers
OF stocks Is that the money question is
and will be during the remainder OF
the year OF little or 10 account; that gold
imports win settle all difficulties in that line.
and that II is lot TOO soon to begin buying for
the expected boom next year, When refund
Ing operations VIII be going on. Beyond que5-
ton the railroads are doing large and very
profitable business. and If prices OF stocks aIe
TO be advanced TO figures which Will Yield tie
buyer per cent income, with a possible per
cent, there is undoubtedly a margin for
a further considerable advance This
idea is 1osteTed and speculation on this theory
is encouraged by reports OF stock dividends by
Such leading companies as New York Central
Burlington and quincy, Chicago and Alton and
Union Pacific. In the stock market, which is
said has been and Is very strong, prices opened
at an advance OF i a3 per cent, the latter Louis
vile and Nashville. There has since been an
ADVANCE OF ls44 per cent, the latter Chicago,
advanced S5l; Bloomington and WesterH, per
cert; Reading, 27s: Chattanooga, "a; Lake
SHORE p: Michigan Central. "a; Louisville
and Ter1e Haute . per cent each; Canada south
ern and Metropolitan Elevated 123 each; Hous-
ton and Texas Ia: Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western, Northwest. and Milwaukee and St
Paul per cent each; Chesapeake and OHIO g,
aid Rock Island =. Panama has advanced Jo
2o5. Railroad bonds continue strong at an ad
vance OF Z to per cent. Texas and Pacifi;
income land grants are up 2 per cent TO as.
Kansas and Texas seconds = to a. c. c. and
j. Z. incomes declined from 5611 TO 55. Texas
and Pacific nrstS Rio Grande dIv1sfon) are uo
to esq and Erie second consols to
9s'a. United States bonds are strong, tne
is being up to l115sa4, and the
AS to ll27 az the highest prices ever reached
The As now yield the buyer nearer 3li than 81
per cent, ana it looks as il the refunding bond
might bear only per cent interest. The cur
rency skies due IN 1895 are up to 1876, the 1885
TO 130, the 1865 to 1917, the 1878 TO 133, ana
the 1855 to 135. In the loan market the rate
for demand loans at bank Is In no case less than
per cent, and In many per cent. AT these
rates there is no difficulty In supplying wants
and the market can only be called moderately
active. Time loans command pei cent for the
remainder OF the year and per cent where
they run by the middle of next January. Prime
mercantile paper Is i1Ia6 per cent. The banks
are losing to the treasury and out OF town cor
respondents much more than they are gaining
The treasury TO day bought $35, 600 of the 8 peI
price paid was 1928. - W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
THE CASE OF PAYNASTER MEL.
son.
HIS Confession of Misconduct and
SiRtemcnt OF the Circumstances
Which Led to Ii.

Which Led to It.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The trial by court mar
tial or Major JAS II. Nelson, army paymaster.
charged with miSappropriating government
funds. was concluded yesterday as regards the
submission OF testimony. On the reasSembling
or the court, Gen. DAVIS. still acting as president
In the absence OF Gen. Vogdes, a written state
ment, prepared by Major Nelson, was read by
MAJOR Haskins, the Judge advocate. In this
statement Major Nelson gives long resume OF
MS offlcial career as paymaster. AS paymaster,
he had diSbuTSed s.. .459, ,934 without loss to the
government, although his duties, more particu.
larly on the Pacific coast, were at times eN-
trtmely hazardous and attended with great
trouble was bis having large FAMILY to
support, and becoming deeply involved
In debt To relieve himself OF this burden, h.
went into speculation. In which he was at firSt
successful but finally was overwhelmed with
olsaster-"disasters so overwhelming" 4" 10 quote
his own language, that be became. on account
OF them, practically insane" He urges In this
connection, as defence, that he could not pos.
sibly have done what he did had he been In his
night senses, and that IL was this alone that led
MIN from the path OF duty. Under the ctrcum-
stances, he felt that all he could do was to make
a clear confession OF his misconduct and the
causes Inducing 1t and throw himself upon the
mercy OF the court. The written statement was
supplemented py letters from large number or
pa! masters other than those called at the trial
expressive OF their confidence in his integrity
and regret al lis present unfortunate position
Upon Ma jor Nelson stating that he had nothing
further TO offer in his defence the court Went
into private session and subsequently, al
jourDed sine die.
Major Nelson's Claim Against the
Government.
Major Nelson says that he has claim against
the government for collecting some 80, 900 il-
come tax, which is entirely outside his line OF
duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
LOCAL NEWS.
'rac National Grange.

ire Na'lC nal Grange continued It's work dn
secret session. at MtllRrS UaII to az .ht,fy
suites pelng represented. Arer adjournment a
SIAk reporter called upon the SECRETARY Mr.
iIelauo, VINO SIid that the business OF the
HidAse had not been commenced fairly as IN q
sSabuuS committees We're not yet anpointe1.
me annual reports had been presented ana re.
ItIItu shd as soon as the committees are an
pointed they VIII take hold OF them. The rule
or the order he said, was not 90 give out its Nc.
porlS or any portion or them 10 the press He
would sSN that the grange was Ia ilourishing
condltlon ana prospecting financially. The at.
tendance at the present annual yath artng was
larger than ever before. thirty states being rep
resented. The reports OF tue officers showed
the grange organization 70 he on the Increase
The present session Will continue eight OF nine
days longer.
The members OF the grange have accepted an
invitation 10 visit the national fair grounds to-
morrow afternoon. 4 Special train VIII oe pro-
yided for the trfp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19

GEN. GRANTS FINANCBS.-Referring 10 the ex-
PRESIDENT pension scheme OF tie New Sorb,
Lntes, correspondent telegraphs from that
city to the Chicago Times: st is stated hy thoss
WHO are In position TO speak with accuracy
tnat the possessions OF Gen. Grant have been
giedtly depleted by his very large expenses
since ne went out OF office; that, although GER
Ialn OF his friends contributed Literally TO-
wa Mdius Ileetlng The expenses OF his trip around
Ine WorIo, ne had 10 draw upon his own re-
sides that he had lost considersole money So
some unfortunate mining specuations Ia which
ne invested about the close OF his last presi-
oentiai teiln ana that The property remaining
10 him yields an income Of hardly more than
u, 600 Der annunl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19

SENATOR BROWNS LATE SPgECH.-Hon. Joseph
Z. Brown, who was on Tuesday reelected Nj
ted States Senator from Georgia, addressed a
very large meeting at De Gives opera house,
Atlanta, the evening before the election. He
defended at length his course In advising
speedy acceptance OF the constitutional amend
mentS after the war, and congratulated himself
on having supported Grant In preference 10
Greeley In 1872. lie claimed to be better de-
mocrat than those who had criticised his de-
mocracy. Mr. Brown promised II el5cte1 70 the
Senate that he would do all IN his power 10 en-
courage the agricultural resources and develop
the mineral wealth or Georgia. be argued that
the south was better prepared for cotton manu-
featuring than the north, and predcte1 that it
would become one or the grandeSt industries or
the future ia the south, because OF advantages
OF climate, cheapneSS of labor and coal, aud the
raw material being Immediately az hand. MI.
Brown spoke strongly In favor or universal edu-
cation, aying he was in favor OF deVoung the
proceeds OF the sales OF the public lands 10 THIS
purpose. He said the color ed race "ouSa ut 10 De
educated for the benefit OF the Cnion and oy
friends of the L nicn; they are ciLZenS and we
must do them Justice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
Ross Wins the Second Heat-Riley
SeCOnd.
The Third Heat Won by HOsmer.
SITTING BULL AND HIS BRAVES
Successful Buffalo Hunt.

TORONTO, ONT, Nov. lS.-A dispatch from
Winnipeg says: News from Fort Walsh to Oct.
Is states that Sitting Bull and his braves are
having successful buffalo hunt between MILK
and Missouri rivers, a short distance south OF
Wood mountain, on the international frontier
Buffalo are reported plentiful On Canadian
territory, forty miles east OF Fort Walsh and
numerous herds have been observed moving in
a northwesterly direction from Deer river to
South saskatchewan. This augurs we'll for
successful solution Of the Indian question for
another year, as falling it the entire Indian
population would be thrown ON the charity OF
Government TO prevent their starvation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19

SKELETONS OF INDIANS CNRARTHEp-
excayatlng for the foundation OF the housa To
De built for Miss Mary +. Jones at Southampton.
l. l., saturday, workmen exhumed the remains
@ vi llree men In fair state or preservation.
They are believed TO be remains OF Shinuecock
INDIANS, VINO must have been buried In the spot
upward OF 100 years. The skeletons were dis
covered ten feet under ground. They are those
OF men who must have been over six feet high.
The remains were fncased In the skins OF same
large animal and then covered with several lay
erS OF the bark OF some tree the kind not being
distinguishable owing TO decay. Near the re-
mains were found several rrow-heads aud
other Indian relics, probably buried at the same
ffme-N i. Tribune 18th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19

The New York Senatorial Fight
Western New York Demands n

Especial Dispatch to The Ecefaing Stdr.l
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.--The New York Sena-
torial fight begins to get complicated. MI
Warren, of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
arrived here to-day to advocate the claims of
Congressman Dick Crowley, OF Lockport
Crowley Is here also. They make claim that the
western and northwestern portions OF the state
deserve recognition in the distribution OF oaice.
but thar, with all their positive majorttes they
have been overlooked, While the center OF the
Platt's friends urge for him the claims OF the
southern tier Of counties, but the Erie county
party answer that the state ticket is made no
nom the southern tier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
A MethOdical Suicide.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S-Charles Rasch, native
OF ChriStiana Norway, who arrived In this
terday at French's Hotel by shooting himself In
the right temple. He was man OF respectable
appearance, about thirty years old. He placed
that rubber overcoat; then lying down upon
the coat, with his head upon the salise, he ar
ranged small mirror upon his breast, so that
he could take an exact aim at his head, and
then shot himself. The cause of the suicide is
slIpposod to be poverty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
AIiheI Suit EaiIs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1I.-For several days
past the libel suit of Redman NJ. Price against
Squire P. Dewey has been in progress In the
superior court. The charge rested on the pub
1aiap, In which he refers to the New jersey
equity reports as showing that Price had swim
died his own mother, sister and children out OF
case was given to the jury, which after short
absence rendered verdict OF not guilty, and
the case was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
NEW YORK PRESS VIEWS,
The worlds Fair-Grumbliug About
Ehe management.

Especial Dispatch to TIE Erettpg .Star.l
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The papers have now
taken up the subject of the Worlds Fair in
eaTneSa, and are fnGulging i'll some pretty plain
talk In regard to the delay even in deal
ing with the preliminary point OF the under
taking; that OF selecting a site. The
upon Central Park, but with the proylso that
the state and city governments will give them
the privilege OF occupying The grounds; and as
1t Is quite certain this consent will no be given,
the fair managers are Just where they started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19
MISSOURI CONGRESSNIEN.
A Contested Seat.
Especial Dispatch to The Epening Sc

ISpeCtdE DtSpdtch 70 TIE Evening St0r.1
JEFFERSON CITY, NO., Nov. lS.-The official
canvass for congressman In the sixth district
elects Hazeltine (greenback republican,, giving
him major ity OF 167 over Waddill {dem) In
the ninth district where there is a tie between
Ford (rep. greenbacker) and Craig DENY,
new election is to be held. Ford says he Will
not run again because he was elected and that
he will appeal to the House to give him his seat.
He claims that the clerk OF Ray county counted
for Craig four votes that were not on the poll
book; that these votes were on the tally sheets
used by the election judges. but the clerk had
no right to count them. Ford has applied to
the court for mandamus to compel the clerk
only to count the votes on the poll book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-19

A PULLMAN CAR DECIsION.-The United States
circuit court at Nashville Tenn, yesterday, on
motion OF Judge Lochrane, counsel for Pullman
Southern Car Company, granted an order ln the
Car company's favor restraining the officers OF
tennessee from the sale of property levied on
TO collect license as privilege tax, The argll.
contract with railroad companies, and not as a
privilege from the state.