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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23
THE REPUBLIC.
H. j. RAMsDELI. Editor
The ACKNOWLEDGED SOCIETY PAPE. OF
WASHINGTON.
CHRISTMAS NUMBER
OUT To- MOkROW SATURDAY. AT NOON

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IN rprs.Is' Ghrlst,ss story. IS Dasid Grs,iaG Aee
- Chr tnt:s Chant by Michael Seaman: What H. .,ir,
- IN Societ. furnished BY Hs RFrrBiIs's own. Po-
snat and Biography Of Hen Timothy D. Howe ,he
ZeW Po~rIIaster General: Portrait and R,rz.,,h y ~
<fssk Hat'on Irst Assistsnt pt.iasrr General: New
.1erA e.'srp from the rsr,;sr gossirer: Morrhio-
nd asrosd Chs d. hr;Ient il specially int. si;i,gS
nat frIe sid ssnt'5sr sfr the Young Ieo,e. Funt.y
farssrsrhs orisna fcetry, Leesl Hts Personalities
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

The report that the projected Baltimore news
paper the Times, Is TO be owned by the Baltimore
Ohio railroad company Is authoritatIveiy denied
The report does injustice to both parties The rail-
road company does not want an organ, and the
paper does not want TO DC an organ. Very sensi-
bic on both sides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

The Inspiration theory doesn't seem to work
everywhere. Col j. Howard Welles, who was in
ssPired to write threatening letters to Jay Gould
soome time ago, was yesterday formally indicted
Tor that offence by the grand jury of New
York. He Will probably spend some time I'm the
-penitentiary as soon his case can be reached in
the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

Inc appointment OF PrOf. D. T. HllgdrQ TO the
position of Superintendent of the Coast and Geo.
detic Survey, was announced in yesterdays STAR.
This appointment is one that meets universal ap-
prevail amongst those who have knowledge of
the requirements OF this responsible position. Mr.
Hilgard entered the service of which he is now ap-
pointed the chief In 1885, at the age of twenty and
after seventeen years service In all branches OF
s0B work, none OF which he touched without leav-
sAg the mark OF his genius, he was at the out
kepeak OF the war appointed to the responsible po-
sAsson OF chief Of the Office In Washington which
ne has held until now. The high reputation which
lie has since achieved among the men of science,
1he civil engineers, and the maritime men, both at
fhome and abroad is attested by the universal as
can't with which his appointment to the existing
vacancy has been called for. No filter occasion
eoould be found to vindicate the principles Of a
0nnd civil service than is offered by this case and
We congratulate the government and the country
mat this fact has been recognized. All the more
must we be surprised that while the whole CORDS
or Officers OF the Coast Survey, almost without
sexeeption, while the leading scientific bodies the
universities, the most eminent engineers, public
s0en OF the highest standing from all parts of the
union, the commercial and shipping associations
- the principal ports, the most prominent officers
- the navy, have united In recommending Prof
Emlgaru, his appointment should have been an
1ngonl1ed BY q clique OF officers of the army In
FAVOR OF one OF their own corps Themselves en-
c)eyfng the advantage of promotion by seniority,
without regard to eminent service,-a system
(Which, however necessary to the purely military
service, Is deadening to that competition and de-
s1re to excel, through which all progress In engi-
neerinS Is made,-they have been unwilling to
grant TO Civilian the promotion which, on the
fground Of long efficient service and grade he was
rentitled to, even If on no other grounds and have
sought to obtain the place for one Of their own
number, whose retirement from the corps would
make desirable vacancy in the rank of leuten-
sant-eolonels and give step to many. 1t appears
I'D be time that a definite shape be given to the
plan frequently mOoted Of establishing depart
ment OF public work In which the skill and science
OF civil engineering could compete equal terms
with that of the now privileged class OF military
aongineerA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

According 10 leading New York paper, Judge
Asley, of Pennsylvania, hitherto the very embodi-
s0cnt OF extreme protection, has modified his
yvfews and now faV0rs proper revision 1T Is
net to he expected, OF course, that any revision
Judge Kelley assents to would go very far but the
Nvery fact that he Is willing to abate protection one
s1et or title, must be encouraging to the tariff re-
flOYmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

~ Louis society is somewhat agitated on the
Eenojeet of the color line. At theater where col
osred people are admitted only to the family circle
. seacher OF one OF the public schools accompanied
% his wife, got into the parquet. They were
ieseh so nearly white that they passed the door
h1eeper without difficulty, and among strangers
sOoald, perhaps, never have been recognized as be-
l3caging TO race different from all the other occu
pants OF the parquet but very particular
Hyeang men pointed the colored pair out, and they
S~ere compelled TO leave their seats. suit at law
Eonder the civil rights bill is promised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23

TIME NOW TO SELECT
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23
Better Investigate openly.

eNnmmittee have resisted all arguments
sam appeals In behalf OF an open
ABHestigatiOn, and have apparently determined
- tmaintain strict secresy as to all pro-
aoeo4ings. They state, however, that ultimately
a1l1he testimony will be printed and given to the
o111c. The committees chief reason for q secret
nvsstigation Is said to be their desire to prevent
injury to the character OF any person by eI pdrte
testimony. II any witness testineS to that which
duplicates any person, great or small, In the al
Keyed crooked transactions, which the committee
0Pe tnGutring into, the latter want to have that
1ssfamony substantiated or disproved, Or in other
words, have the case made up when 1t goes to the
Qnoic. The motive Of the committee Is good
sme, but 1t Is questionable Ii they are proceeding
inpon a wise plan. Should there be witnesses, or
sSven one witness, called before the committee,
who maliciOusly desires to reflect upon some per-
0on, by cOlOring his testimony that witness will not
he scrupulouS about cOncealing his testimony from
the press He is more likely to take pains to let
the papers get hold of such OF his testimony as the
committee are anxious to keep secret. Besides
this 1t Is almost impossible to conduct an investt
CATION here In Washington, where there are 80
many energetic reporters, with entire secrecy.
Whatever IS brought out by the committee OF
damaging character Is quite likely to leak out
through some channel, and the chances are that 1t
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ztCrted form. The American public Is an intelle-
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committee. Public characters were aSSailed there
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every means to sustain the charges and allega-
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eed Its report the evidence adduced had been care
H1ully weighed by the reading public, and those
who had been unJustly or falsely accused were ex-
sOnerated. The contingent fund investigating
committee may discover that they would have
better prevented unjust aspersion of character by
permitting all their proceedings to go to the peO-
pie through the daily papers than by closing the
doors and giving opportunity for misrepresenta-
ton and exaggeration to leak through the key
hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23
A Daily Eight Page Stnr.

The unprecedented pressure Of advertising upon
Flsast for the present, Of an eight page paper
sNaay. Saturdays paper contained 1SS new adj
evcrfisements-the largest number ever printed In
lastngle issue-twenty- mine columns in all, which
'ss inst one column more Of advertisements than a
aoagse or four page issue could contain, thus leav-
stlemo room, whatever, for reading matter.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
COnklinz In New York.

New York, 21.-The conference OF
Senator Conkling's friends did not
take place tonight as expected. The
senator had a reception in his parloI
at the hotel, however, and although
representatives of the press were
neither admitted nor granted inter
views, it was learned that the sen.
atOr refused to say much regarding
the matter of his candidacy for re-
election. The lobby of the hOtel
was crowded during the evening
with politicians of every class
Many admirers of the senator sent
up their cards, but only small pro-
portion were granted an audience.
Ex-senator Platt arrived early in
the evening.
Among those seen sauntering in
to Conkling's parlor were, eX-minis-
ter Stoughton, Fire Commissioner
VanCott, ex-CongreSsman Lawson,
Jones New, State Senator Strahan,
United States Marshal McCOugall,
of the northern district, New York,
A. B. johnson of republican state
committee, ex-Police Commissioner
Erhardt, eX-congressman Einstien,
Elihu Root, Marshal Payn, Jake Pat
teTson, eX-Superintendent Smithe
Collector Gould, of Buffalo, and
Marney Bigelin. Vice-President
Arthur was not seen about the
hotel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
CarneII an q Candidata.

New York, 21.-1iHeS' Albany
While there is no outspoken opposi-
ton to the candidacy Of Gov. Cor
nell among republicans of the Conk-
ling type, it is astonishing to find
how easy it is for them to find why
Cornell should not be sent to the
Senate. They say the state has only
lust elected him; that he is too val
liable a man to be spared just as he
has made a record as one one Of the
most careful governors that ever sat
in the state executives chair, and
that it would be running risk to
let him resign the Office into the
hands of Lieutenant Governor Hos
kins. In talking with man, we'll
known as an admirer of both Conk-
ling and Cornell, he said to-day: 1
don't believe Cornell would take it.
He is DESTROYS of serving out the
term for which he was elected gov
ernor. 1 can see plainly he would
be cordially supported by both half
breeds and stalwarts, but if Senator
Conkling desires to go back, The gov
ernor would not for an instant allow
his name to be mentioned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
The Car BIust Go.

New York, 21.-An indignation
meeting was held tonight, at Irving
Hall, made up in great part of
communists and socialists, mostly
the German class, to protest against
the execution of Hessy Helfmann
in Russia. John SwiEton made an
address. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that the meeting would
regard the execution of Hessy Helf-
mann by the Gar as capital crime
against justice and an objectionable
wrong against human nature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
FOREIGN.
Tunisfan AGaIFs-The Porte
Resigned to the Situation
The InsurrectiOn in
ATgfAFS.


London, 21.-Further correspond
ence relative to Tunisian affairs is
published. Earl Granville, foreign
secretary, in a dispatch to Chal-
lemel Lacour, French ambassador
here, dated yesterday, explains the
views of government in regard to
the action of the French in Tunis,
and the treaty with the Bey. He
states that government does not
wish to lay too much stress on the
inconsistencies Of language if con-
versation, or on the,Yarious reasons
given at Paris and Tunis in French
Interviews, but, he says, it can
hardly be doubted that the treaty
with Tunis goes far beyond any
question of security TO the frontier,
and amounts, practically, to pro-
tectorate, which her majesty'S gov
eminent understood to have been
disclaimed. Earl Granville adds, in
order that there may be no mlsap-
prehension, the general convention
of July, rs, is, and remains in force.
That convention secures to British
subjects, vessels, commerce and
navigation, all privileges, favors and
immunities, which might then or
thereafter be granted to subjects,
vessels, commerce and navigation
of any other nation whatever.
Paris, 81. - Victor Lefranc and
Henry Didier are elected life SEN
ators.
Barthelemy st. Hiliare, minister
of foreign affairs, attended the first
meeting of the committee of depu-
ties ON the Tunisian treaty to-day.
He stated that the Porte had re-
signed itself to the new situatiOn
and relinquished the idea of sending
troops to Tripoli. He said France
contemplated recognizing Tunisian
finances, and would occupy points
surrounding the KrOumier country.
An official report of the fighting
between French troops under Col.
innocents and body of insurgents
under the chief of the Boramana
rebels, says: When in the neighbor-
hood of Chellsla Oran, Colonel In
nocentS' column encountered a
strong hostile force, whose foot sol
diers advanced boldly to within 100
yards, but, sustaining considerable
loss, fled. The enemy's horsemen
attacked General GOumez' native
auxilliaries, who retreated, causing
disorder in the French infantry. FL
nally the enemy were repulsed, with
a loss of 500 men. French loss,
thirty-seven killed and forty-siX
wounded.
st. Petersburg, 2i.-The treaty be-
tween Russia and China was ratified
at Pekin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
An Outrage,

Galveston, Tex, 21.-NelCS' Eagle
Pass special: Several days ago,
three armed MeXicans crossed the
river at Sheldon's Ranch, thirty-five
miles below here, and during the
absence of Sheldon, kidnapped a
young woman in his employ, for
chilly dragging her across the river
into Mexico. The reason given fol
the outrage is that the woman's
husband is indebted to the Next
cans. Citizens are highly indignant
at the invasion and kidnapping, on
American soil, of a defenceless
woman
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22

The ASSOCIATED PREss, which has
lately been running in the interest of
the Administration ~ against Conk-
ling; the Administration Politicians.
who have been pretending to snicksr
over Oonkling's defeat" and the
newspapers which stand by Garfield
because they think he is on the win
ming side, are sll beginning to show
signs of change in their sentiments.
At first Mr.. Conkling bad not the
ghost Of q chance for reelection; be
had been guilty of child's play, re-
signed in pet and would have q life
time in which to repent. There is
now. however, q marked change 10
the tone OF the news and the journal.
istio comments. It is admitted that
perhaps Mr.. Conklilg will be re-.
elected, and the telegraph has so-
tually brought the report Of some
ROpuAGE Cn1OAG1u1Cdt VI LIZ COuieCs
The real facts in the case are simply
and plainly these-if Oonkling de-
sires to return to The Senate, he will
60 back there. whatever President
Garfield and bic friends may do 10
the premises. The Vice-President is
Mr.. Conkiing's man, and has en-
tered the fight in favor OF his master;
the New York legislature, or goodly
number OF the members, owe ale
glance to Oonkling. and will do bis
bidding; and tbs brightest, shreWdest,
richest political workers on the re-
publican side in New York are ct the
service Of the distinguished leader
who always moves cautiously and
il ever, misses his footing.
Il would not be safe to bet that Oonk-
ling will re enter the Senate, because
he may intend his resignation 10 be
fnAl, but it would be absolutely safe |
10 wager that il he wants reelection |
he will be accommodated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22

Mr.. MILTON MOBILES, the actor who
has filled two engagements at the
Salt Lake Theatre within the past
few months, is a striking illustration
of the fact that sensational drama
pays. Not long ago Mobiles was q
poor man and 8 not brilliant actor;
he constructed, or had it done, the
play OF phoenix" which has
nothing to recommend it save its
sensation" and highly improbable
situations; and with that and . medi-
OGRE company to perform it, be went
about the country, attracting crowds.
disgusting the intellectual, and gath
ering dollars by thousands. He
lately paid $I2, 900 70. brown stone
front in Brooklyn, has purchased
many vacant lots adjoining Prospect
Park, keeps q large Bank account,
and is regarded As one OF the wealthy
men OF the profession. Sensation
pave.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
moro Endorsements of Gar
field.

Buffalo, PA good-sized meeting
Of friends of the Administration
was held at st. James Hotel, this
evening, presided over by Hon.
Myron P. Bush. Speeches were
made by Hon. S. S. Rogers, Hon. A.
w. Hickman, j. P. Einsfeld and
others. Resolutions were passed
endorsing the action of President
Garfield in appointing Robertson,
and members Of the legislature were
asked not to return Conkling and
Platt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
Conkling Has Decided.

New York, 21.-The Meas says
COnkling's friends, such as John F
Smythe, say he can be reelected
without great difficulty, but it viii
be impossible to elect Plat again
They urge the senator to become {
candidate again, with Judge Folger,
or someone not closely identified
with the machine. Conkling, how
ever, has decided not to be a candi-
date under any circumstances, un-
less Plat can be elected with him.
This being impossible, it may be set
down as settled that neither one
will be a candidate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22

THE PREsBYTERIAN theological
schools are tie wsalIhiest in the
United States. ak OF them possessing
one-fourth OF the entire amount OF
property owned by the 124 seminsries
in the country, as follows: Princeton,
building, $274. 600, and funds, $780,
900; Union, New York, real estate.
$3.50, 900, funds, 100000; Auburn.
NY. real estate. 100000. funds,
$500. 600; the Chicago, real estate,
$500. 600. FUNDS. $3.50, coo; Western,
Allegheny City, Pa, total, $500. 600;
the Lane, total, $4OO, 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
The Ieui.h Pernscutipna,

Moscow, 21.-The police are tax
ing precautions against rumored i'm
pending attacks on Jews. Some
Jewish families have already fled
and others are depositing their val
uables in banks.
Vienna, 21.-Galician corn mer-
chants have received urgent warn
ing to withdraw grain stored in Rus
STA, as there is danger of general
plumber and destruction. Advices
from Warsaw state that numerous
Jewish fugitives are arriving there
from all parts of Russia and many
will emigrate to America.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22

The STATISTICS gathered by the GEN.
sus bureau in regard 10 the daily
newspaper press of the United States,
chow that the average price pei
anuum of daily papers is 1873. The
average cost to the annual subIcrlber
ia 25c. per copy. and the average
retail price per copy is 43c. The
largest average for = etate 10 Nevada,
where it is 12c., and the lowest is
DeleWGre, where it is lie. per copy.
In the census year eighty daily news
papers suspended and ia we're
established. The state having the
largest number of dsilies is New
York, 115. the second being PSnnsyl
ysnis with %. Florida and West
Virginia have bat three each. The
territories, including the District Of
Columbia, have iorty-one daisieS, wish
an annual circulation OF 17,70S. 1885,
or daily circulation Of 69.07S, or an
average OF ], $40. The annual aggre-
gate circulation in the whole country
is /, 127. 1885,, 1855. the aggregate daily
circulation being 1851. 1877. and the
average daily circulation being
$500. The average annual sub
scription price Of dAilies in the
territories and District Of Columbia Is
$11, or 25o. higher than in louisiana
the state charging most for its daily
newspapers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-05-22
Robbers Captured.

Lake City, Col, 21.-The sheriff of
Rio Grande County, last night, cap
tured three of a gang of highway
men, near this place, among them
the notorious criminal Billy Leroy,
who escaped some time ago from a
deputy United States marshal on
the Kansas Pacific train, while being
taken to the Detroit Penitentiary.
Leroy resisted capture, and was
badly wounded in the leg by the
sheriff's crowd. This gang robbed
the mail coach OH the 18th inst,
killing a passenger named Frank
Bartlett. Citizens threaten to lynch
the robbers.