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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-21

DECKER BROS. PIANOS, BURDETT ORGANS
Agent AO1 10th street. s '
Prices Isasonable Terms sasy. q NTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-21

NATURAL BRIDGE OF VIRGINIA
roof Americas relnaIk ole freaks of Nature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
GENERAL MEADEs CABINET IN C0URL



A antique sdcer1O5I cabinet wrought III
ebony aud 10y GINNING haud % medieval wood
carver subject suit which has been begun ~
,ommou .eas COurt No. by tie widow or the late
General George a.. Meade against Ch,rea GunOd, a
Docks cabinet maker, and the reun-y yanla Museum
aud 5cnOOi Industrial Art. Tue suit Il wat IS tech
uiua.ly known aetiOu OF repeYlu The CABINET
watch forms basis OF the contention brought %
this country The early part the present century by
Richard Nr.lue, that time Minister 10 spain ana the
father o. the General IL or the KIND placed
beside IN tue carly Days or the thurch 10 hOd
tn sacred vessels used the GOumuulnu service, and
wgs most deliberately carved containing 1ed columns,
lone CAPT ais IOiated Scrolls cupds carved scahorses
and dOpnu besides s.atuettea typical OF IaIth, nope
aud charity. ana scrptural texts, lnlaId IN
rare and precious woods. From the elder Mr..
Meade 10 descended to hs eon, and IN the
course OF time became considerably scratched
ana defaced In $50 Mrs Meade sent II 10 cabinet
maker william H. Quss5, MOnrOe-s for the purpose
OF having IL paired. Al the same time the ClvI War
broke OUT and worry aud anxiety Of TIE few
succeeding years the cabinet TUrgstten, a1d re
In ne spring the present year Quass TING way OF
tesn and his executors held public sale OF all his
effects The cabinet caught the experienced eye OF Mr..
GunOld, purchased n and then spent time aud
labor IN restoring 1t to It's former beauty. Having 10
eat succeeded in this endoavOr, lie then de-
posted in Memorial Hall IN charge OF the museum,
IL has since remained public exhibition. Re
Gently 1t attracted the attention Of the Generals
aud inquiry TeOpng the facts set FORTH Mrs Meade,
through her counsel, John s. Gerhard instituted suit
for its recovery. GulOds title will be defended Oy
John G. johnson, aud the interests OF pro-
tected by samuel Wagner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THE ELEVATED RAILROAD TAXES.

7 o ne EdltOr Or me IftO t"c.
SIR: In THE TRIBUNE Of December 20 you
SAY: 1t would certainly highly salts actory TO most
taxpayers mot lawyers II arrangement could he
reached Uy which the elevated roads would be source
Of prof. to the city instead o. the heavy burden they are
now"
Did not the elevated railroad companies agree 10 pay
to the city when the matter OF their taxation was
I'D before the last Legislature 4 per cent
ON the gross receipts Of the roads rom
the time they began running up to January
1927 Tie sum was GONE S5j0OOO, and the per cent
on the gross receipts for lss4 estimated At about
$40 600, making IN all 100000; and did they ho'
agree 70 pay each year per cent on the gross rece
as the re cipts increased! The taxes would mus IN
and be source Of profit 10 the city rms y
titan the city will get al eEd 81 tue hgt IOH' ssP
Cay tho supreme Court sustilLs tue Gecia IOL VI ~
Justice Field in California case no" Uelorc IT,
there have assessments in this case OF IA tnS
country. 50 unjust the assessments Oh inc ccN
railroads. his city, which the companies are nov ~
gazing. The assessment OF the railroad 10 ,.i
not begin compare In Inequality anu llJu-'lSS
to a-scssuIrnts in lS5O-sl on the elevated
II "a bard IL the hand u two IN Tie vurh' INC
cry iat1ers great mistake N not accepting the
offer Oi the COM anes. JAMES j. BRIGGS
Aetf- OIk, Dec. %, 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
SIR WLFRID LAWSON AND THE EGYPTIAN
WAR

To the EdftOr OF The Tribune.
SIR am sorry 10 STE that your able Lon
don correspondent mciDes to AT Sir Wird Law
His doing shows clearly that he does not kno"
him personally. know he Is queer aud exceptional,
because IN public affairs he boldly insists that honesty
and honor should rule Is IN private life. His Wh04e
Parliament has been controlled by that idea
think am not mistaken IN saying that there Ia no
member Of the House OF Common. respected than
he. though he Is oen III the minority. In his OppoS
ton 10 the Egyptian Easeaeres he had small following.
Even the Quaker members would not vote with him.
contenting themselves with heroic neutrality John
Bright resigned because he would share the respon
sibly OF that unjust war, which in fact a sort OF
bEttue with man the game instead OF Wild beasts
But even Bright had not courage princi-
pes as Quaker and OF bis connections nOnest and
honorable and al enlightened statesman far a.
TO vote against it, satisfying hs b. absen-
ton.
lam sorry see that your correspondent sneers al
sir Wilfrd peace at-any priceman." Nothing can
be more untrue unjust there b. IN the hngdsni a
Drawer man than he, nor who would more uhnneh
ngiy the enrmies 81 his country la jusf cause oa
st &c declares " be sreaI sn against Hou anu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
TO RELIEVE TARIFF UNCERTAINTIES.

TO the Edft0r Of me Trt6UHe.
SIR ; Your editorial on " the rarf bill Of tins
date Is most timely and sets forth clearly the en-
barrassment 10 industry and trade that exist while
this bill is pending; but must dissent from your
conclusion that this is unavoidable Aioint re9olu-
ton of Congress to the effect that no tariff legisa
ton of this session shall BECOME operative before
given date, certain lapse of time after passage,
would do away with all uncertainty
and embarrassment and allow tine
for industry aud trade 70 adust
themselves To the new order of things. Indeed it
would be well 20 cmbody in the Tariff bill that
hereafter no tariff legislation OF treasury decision
changing or modifying existing conditions shall be-
come operative before the lapse Of a certain time.
Respectfully II. L. COLLINS.
NeC- York. Dec. 10, 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
A CONTRIBUTION FOR THE PEDESTAL.


for de comite OF Barth0dies statu
Prehaps We don't kare to lno Y sent in
closet doer for de predrestel Of Barthodes setu, II
dol i tel ye Last summer went DOWN TO kone land
for de rst time in live took de iren peer boat and
tel yer just thout IL splandd eomming back do
boat ben al lighted wus dem ellektrk kandels but
looEin round me de water ware yust as dare as
pits forreks Now theve told dat goin to purdat
big statu web up high in de bal goin 10 I'll his
had fu wus dem eekttick kandes an kinder think dat
is ehzacy wat they want thar an belief Il IA my
dut 10 give also Of mine monny tho tel yer II
DC mlhle hard TINS OF te The river was ever so Dig
last september and dewateT spilled al mi pOtaters an
eabahg but rehkenin lai hay better tins IN utur
an kalEulliin 10 20 some summer da to kOne llend
egne shude Ike 20 DAT big 1ing ited up an kinder
rekken II VII be nifty sight to- hOap viii have al
&c mOnui want soon and START a hidn yer friend
KoRNELIs Vas UUrESHOyE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
TRYING TO END THEIR LIVES.

Bridget Fawcett, of No. Il Leonard-st., age
thirt, years swallowed dose Of PaIis green yes
terday morning, but she discovered III ulhe 10
SEND her TO New-York Hospital where she TecoV-
cred. Excessive Indulgence IN liquor eaused her 10
take tine poison.
Rachel Thompson, age forty, was locked mp IN
the wentietn PTecIncU station Tor lntOAlcailOn on
Saturday night, and soon afterward she was found
by the doorInan han ging by the neck cell. sne
Was cut down before lie was extinct and MAS sent
10 the Roosevelt Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
FREE TRADE IN AMERICAN BOTTOMS.

To III Editor Of The TrtJEnc.
SIR: Noticing and approaching your editorial
on American shippihg,"I would respectfully suggest
Free Trade in American bottoms Free Trade, or at
least discriminating tariff in favor Of American bot
toms would act the part of a subsidy build up d.
caying interests, and rensate IN respectable mer
chant marine wthQlt obi ging 20 abandon orr natural
and National policy OF Protection. Would u not
Scranton, Penn Dec. II, 1882 ). A PRICE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

great crime aeai humanity and SUCH In his place
~ Parliament he declared the Egyptian war "a pc anu
In addition that he stigmatiEed IL az base ana cow
srdly wicked tack by powerful nation upon weak
aid defenceess people, And IL was In that view OF ~
that In 'he House of Commons he objected 20 the gon
cation OF the man who bad been engaged In It, because
IL required more courage than would an onslaught
upon rabbit warren and safe TO the siayefs IN
the one case it world be in the other NEAL DOW
Portland, Ne Dec LISP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
ABOY DROTNED IN a POND.

Dennis Donnelly age eight, was drowned In
nand al one hundred-and-tor y-seventh-st. and 81
Aun's-ave yesterday. Ills body was recovered ahf
Ten 10 his home IA One hundred-aHd-forty- ninth
ST. and kObblns-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
mnsiral 5nsirumeIts.

REATTY'S ORGANS, ~ stops, 1928. Pianos
~ t29g Factory RAINING day aud nlsaL N@sAe1as
frss. Address DAN TEL ~ BEATTY. Washington.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
Is It a Steal ?

The Easton Sentinel, commenting on
the expenses of the state government,
brings to view some remarkable fig
ures which need explanation and the
incoming Legislature should not fail TO
apply the crucible. The Sentinel says +:
Although there was no session
of the Legislature, ga, ,52j.0l is set
down az expenses Of the Senate aud
s153,0S428 for the House, and, in ex
plauation of this, it is stated that this
was the back pay" of the members
after the Supreme Court had decided
each tn be entitled to $500 extra. But
as there ale only 2jl members in all,
this would account for but Sl25,00O-
whereas 97,GlO.3S are credited to
the expenses of the Legislature.
Was there also 30 FER cent. addition
made to the pay of the clerks, mes.
sengers, pastors. folders, doorkeepcrs,
aud janitors, and to the contingent +"
fund p
There is something here very like a
steal aud demands attention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

Tnt Harrisburg Pl'rot very properly
calls sttcntion TO the fact that under
legislation Of doubtful constitutionality.
and by stlll more doubtful construction
OF the statutes, the attorney general
and the incumbent Of the office OF sec
retary Of state have been drawing large
fees in excess of their salaries and it
very sensibly suggests that "if 1t be
possible for the legislature to fix the
salaries of the attorney general and
secretary of the commonwealth before
these officers shall have been sworn in
that body should not hesitate in the
premises. Such a course on the part OF
the Legislature would relieve the new
administration from a very delicate 20.
sition and would at the same time ia.
aUgurate a proper and necessary refJrm
in the compensation Of public officials"
The pernicious system of feeling putlic
officials, sought TO he obvialed by the
new constitution, ought certainly TO be
abolished in connection with these two
Offices. The practice Of collecting fees
in the attorney generals Office has led
TO scandal ever since il has been indulg
ed in. and il, as the Patriot suggests, il
is unlawful. the Legislature should act
on Ibis matter promptly. The salary Of
$500 is probably not adequate to the
professional standard required in the
legal adviser Of the state, but this had
better be increased than TO longer tole.
rate the present elsslic system under
which the emoIumenls can be swelled
TO ell 600 by sometimes questionable
devices.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

OSE Of the most intelligent writers in
the country thinks that "if the nation.
al government can afford TO spend FIVE
million dollars = year TO improve the
navigation Of the Mississippi river in
detisnce Of the enormous extent 10
which the com nerce Of the Mississippi
valley is monopolised BY the railways,
which have changed the whole aspect Of
western civilization, 1t certainly ought
to be able to spend at least a. much in
building a new feet of naval vessels for
seaEoing purposes, now sadly needed to
look after the interests Of our national
commerce in the ocean highways Of the
world"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
When ROgues Fall Out.

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u.-.;.l, a., 60 I;....i. II
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

AZ attempt made on Saturday
night last to burn the Office and prop.
perty Of Mr.. Mcrrick, the leading
counsel of the Government in the
prosecution Of the siar-route conspira-
tors, has produced considerable ex.
citement in Washington. This, in
connection with the threatening letters
of assassination and injury received by
Messrs Merrick and Bliss and Attor.
ney General Brewster, gives rise to
the suspicion Of concerted design to
terrorize the trial now in progress.
These suspicious may be unwarranied,
but they are scarcely Avoidable under
the circumstances.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
A coRREsroxpExr Of the Patriot

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Patriot
says that Representative Deuzendorf,
Of Virginia, will at the earliest oppur.
tunity, introduce bill prohibiting any
person who holds a public trust or q
government Office of any kind from
being a member Of any central. exec
utive or any other committee of any
political organization. from being a
delegate to any convention of any
party, aud from seeking to control the
political action Of his subOrdinates. 1t
also prohibits any such person from
taking part in any campaign as speak
er or cauvasser during the hours for
which he is employed by the govern.
ment. The penalty for violation of
these provisions is dismissal from
office and ineligibility for reappoint.
ment for FIVE year,.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
THE New York World, Of Monda

The New York World, Of Monday
contains an expose by Stephen w.
Dorsey, Of Star Route fame, Of the
secrets OF the campaign Of 1880. 1t
is quite lengthy and embraces many
letters from Gen. Garfield, showing
that he was in full accbrd and in con
fidential relation with Dorsey in all
that was done 10 the conduct Of that
campaign Of corruption in Indiana,
New York and elsewhere. The expose
he states. is given to the public 10 de.
fend himself, aud not with the view Of
attacking anyone.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

VERMONT has refused to grant indi-
vidual property rights to married
women. That State is still behind the
age, uncertain whether King George
is on the throne of England or the
American Revolution is yet fought to
a final conclusion. All they have learn.
ed is that they ought to vote the Fed
eral Republican ticket.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

SENATOR WARNER MILLER of New
York, more familiarly know as Wood
Pulp Miller, will not be particularly
pleased with the report of the Tariff
Commission he was so anxious to have
appointed. They propose to knock off
the duty on Wood-Pulp, tax very
dear to Mr.. Miller, and one for which
he made very earnest and interested
fight.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

APPEALS are now being made 10
public sympathy in favor Of Mr.. Jay
Hubbell, whose campaign methods
and agency have been 50 revolving to
public decency, on the ground that he
Is no moro culpable than the Senators
and Representatives associated with
him on the Congressional campaign
committee. This is true. They we're
ell shabby set Of robbers, and should
divide the responsibility equally.
"Honor among thieves" will apply in
this, as in other cases.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

PREPARATORY steps are being taxi
Ell in Ph ladelphia to secure the re-
peal Of the Recc rider law which was
enacted some years ago to rob the tax.
payers and to fix up soft and prof.
table job Office for Boss Quay, who
held it some time, aud then returns to
the Office OF Secretary Of the Common.
wealth. The emoluments Of the Office
are large and ii is believed by many
that Mr.. Quay and others, are not die
interested parties in the large revenue
il yields to the incumbent. To abate
this wrong upon the Philadelphia tax
payers should he one of the first duties
of the Legislature.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
The Star Route Frauds.

The Star route trials are again be-
fore the Washington Court, jury
having been obtained last week, The
defence made hard struggle for in
definite postponeme ent on account of
the impaired health of Dorsey, who it
is alleged is afflicted with disease of
the eyes, but the Court overruled the
motion and decided that Mr. Dorsey's
presence in person was not absolutely
necessary. In view of the bitterness
engendered by the former trial, aud
subsequent events, this trial will
doubtless be conducted by the
prosecution with determination TO
bring out every fact to prove
guilt, which they claim to be over.
whelming. aud must lead to convic.
ton. Many supposed that the first
trial was a mere farce to permit the
guilty ones to escape punishment but
it resulted otherwise.sAnd it became
necessary to corrupt the jury to pre-.
vent verdict. This, aud the attempt
to throw the onus of this corruption
upon the Attorney General has prob.
ably weakened the defence, aud adj
ded vigor aud determination 10 the
prosecution. This trial therefore, it
may be received, will be no sham, and
whatever the esult,will without doubt
be accepted by the country as YER
dict to be approved. If these men are
guilty of the shameless robbery and
viIlanies charged upon then, they
ought to be severely punished-if ih-
nocent, the suspicion, indeed the con
viction, in tae public mind of guilt
should he removed, not BY subordi-
mating the press as in the former trial,
or tampering with the jury, but by
such evidence rs to merit acqulttal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

Ex-CARPET BAG SENATOR SPENCER
from Alabama, who is wanted as a
witness on the trial of the Star-route
thieves, to dodge the process Of the
court has fed to Canada. As that ap-
pears to be the common resort of all
the rascals from the States who desire
TO escape justice, or to shield their
thievish friends, the ex-senator will
doubtless find many congenial spirits
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

CONGRESSMAN CARLISLE says that
the report of the tariff Commission
does not make a reduction of twenty
per cent all around as claimed, and
he expects to show to the House and
the country, that the average reduction
is not more than FIVE per cent. on
many of the necessaries of life.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

FROM present indications, Harris
burg will he visited by the largest
crowd Of free citizens Of Pennsylva.
MA to witness aud participate in the in.
auguration Of Governor Pallison that
ever congregated there on a similar
occasion. M part of the expense Of
the demonstration will tie drawn from
the treasury Of the State, but will be
the voluntary offering Of the people in
their private capacity, Of their sincere
gratitude for the prospective rescue Of
the commonwealth from the control
OF boss management aud the influence,
Of corrupt rings and plundering mis-.
Crcdus
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

A PROPOSITION is before Congress
to purchase the building in which
President Lincoln was shot. 1t is q
three story brick building opposite what
was Ford's Theatre but is now owned
and used By the Government as the
Army Medical Museum. There seems
be a propriety in the Government
owning both of these points directly
connected with the tragic death of the
martyred President.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21
THE stalwarts having become very

THE Stalwarts having become very
earnest reformers since the election,
are making vigorous efforts to convince
the Independents that they intend to
he honest next year" 1t is believed
that they have captured Mitchell and
he is prepared so serve under the lead
Of Cameron, provided he bosses mildly
aud will divide the stal wari patronage.
Now, if the bosses can arrange with
Wolfand Stewart and other Independ.
ent leaders, harmony may be assured
for next year" A reasonable amount
of crow diet" will prepare their
stomachs for any methods that may
follow.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

In China when candidate for Office
under the govern ment fails 10 pass ex-
animation he generally goes out aud
hangs himself. In this country he us.
ually hangs himselfu up for the clerkship
Of Congressional commission.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

A NAP Of Pennsylvania is sisll given
by THE PHILADELrnA WEEKLY Pass TO
those vho send 81 so for enc years sub.
scription. There is no better map Of
this State. and Il is iiself worth the price
asked for map aud paper.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

THE Hon. II. J. Mater of Hunt
ingdon county will be presented for
the chief.clerkship of the House of
Representatives. He is a courteous
deserving gentleman. and if elected
will make most efficient and deserv'
ing officer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

THERE is quite a commotion among
the tobacco dealers aud manufacture
ers of New York and elseH here. and
many petitions numerously signed
urging early action of Congress to set
tie questions Of taxes and duties, are
being sent in. That industry in New
York alone, employs $4,000 people in
the manufacture Of cigars aud il is
held that If congress does not act
promptly great suffering will result to
the thousands of families dependent
upon il. Il is alleged a. reason for
this that jobbers and retailers only
purchase for immediate necessity Ia
anticipation that the taxes will be re-
moved or reduced, which, II effected.
will cheaper both tobacco and segars.
This necessitatcs the working Of the
factories from four to ten hours . day
and the balance of the time The work
men are out Of employment. The
tag on cigars is s6 per thousand.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

a LIVE PRTNCE n New YORK.
Among the passengers arriving in
New York the other day was bis Roy.
al Highuess Prince ArisoDgava of ia.
pan with an army of attendants. He
is uncle Of the Emperor Of Japan, and
is to visit the National Capital to in
terview the American solons.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

Gov. CLEVELAND has been in con.
sultation, With Mr. Tilden, and shows
his good sense in the choice of advisers
in doing so. Mr.. Tilden's great eT.
perieDce aud his magnificent record IN
reforming the government of New
York some years ago pointed to him
as one popularity qualified to furnish
facts and views of interest to one de-
sirous of inaugurating an administra.
ton of advanced reform and econ omy
for which he was chosen by the people.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-21

The youngest GOveLor. James B.
Grant, of Colorado, is Democrat, aud
so is the oldest. Alexander II. Stephens
Of Georgia. The true Jeifersonisn de.
mocracy covers all ages and siEes.-At
iaNta C6asutuhoE.