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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
PREPAInENT or BONDS.

The Secretary of the Treasury surprised
almost everybody on Tuesday by an order to
anticipate, without rebate of interest, the pay
ment of bonds covered by the call that will
mature September -. Secretary sherman
used to do this, from time to time, aud Sec
rotary Window permitted anticipation Of
payment with rebate Of interest, but it was the
general opinion of those who knew Mr.. Folger
that he would not assent to that course. He
has not only done this and more, but has timed
his order so as to fit very closely an emer
gency in the stock market of which, perhaps, he
may have had no information. But the same
speculative interests that are running him for
Governor, as it happened, had especial reason
to desire that the money market should be
made easy Hence we have the Treasury, for the
first time, used distinctly for the control of the
money market, at a time when money could
be borrowed on time, or Oh commercial loans,
at very reasonable rates. The spectators in
Wall Street were paying, and were liable to pay,
more than six per cent on loans. But money
could be borrowed on time, or OH commercial
paper, at six or less than six per cent The I'M
usual steps taken by the Secretary Affected
only a class of borrow ers on call or on change
able stock cOllaterals. who were not willing
to borrow money on time. or with securities
to remain unchanged.
The effect III the Street was expected to be
great. But it happened that the change in the
rate of interest was not large, nor WAS the sup
ply of loanable funds greatly increased. I he
ruling rate yesterday was pretty high, and the
amount of bonds actually received by the
Treasury was not large.
The common expectation was that
$I6,0O0,OO0 in money would be thrown into
the Street at once. The fact proved the cor
rectncss of previous estimates that the
called bonds were mainly so held that their
redemption would have little or no effect upon
the money market. n large proportio of the
three and One-half per cents at latest ac-
counts over fortyfve per cent-has been on
deposit for bank circulation i'll the Treasury.
Nearly the whole OF these bonds are at once re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
4 ROOu FOR THE TLOWER BlRREL.

Il
1t is intmated by those who ought to know
that the Hon. Roswell +. Flower Is at present
ahead in the lace for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of Ncw-YOlk. Why he Is ahead
we are not informed, but the presumption Is
that his barrel is rolling him onward. There Is
no perceptible boom for him among the
MASSES of the party, but among the hungry
leaders in this city his name Is arOuslnS greater
enthusiasm each day. They know, for he him
self has said it, that his heart yearns toward the
laboring man, and surely there are no men who
labor harder than the Democratic heelcrs III
this city just before and during campaign.
They work then in order to be able to rest at
the States expense during the remainder OF the
year. If Mr.. Flowers heart goes out toward
them, theirs can be depended on to go out
toward him, or his barrel, which is the same
thing, as the barrel is really what is running
for the nomination.
But what will Nj. Tilden have to say to this
appearance of a rival barrel He has certainly
given no sign of encouragement TO the Flower
boom. 1t is not always easy for the Democracy
to find out what lis Sage wants, but there Is
seldom any difficulty in finding out what he
does not want. Sometimes the party is late
nominated General Hancock for the Pres
dency. 1t will not be the Sage's fault if the
discovery is made too late in this instance,
for he has intimated by several unlnistakablc
signs that he does not look fayorably upon Mr..
Flowers presumptuOus conduct. II the party
decides, therefore, to select Nh Flower II Will
dc so after fair warning, ana with the mis-
taken idea that with the new barrel IN IFS pos
session il can afford to ignore the old.
We suppose that Mr.. Flower, if he is NOM
mated, Will run as the friend of the working
man. The World newspaper has displayed
nervous anxiety to have him attempt cam
paign Oh that issue, and we have no doubt it
has accurately represented Mr. Flower by so
doing 1t would make an interesting cam.
paign, with the usual result for as The World
remarked with unusual force and truth re-
Gently, "The trouble with the Democratic
"party is that the people do not believe its pre-
tensions, and there is no denying that 1t has
given them excuses for distressing it,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
Netu,21orIs Daily Grlbata1s,
FOUNDED FORAGE GREELEY
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER s, 1882.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-A slrmishmg party of British caval-
~ advanced TO within three miles of Tel-el-kebir
Yesterday morning to TecOnnoltre the enemys posi-
tion. 80 severe earthquake was iclt III Panama
Yesterday, -= Earl Spencer has ordered the re-
lease of several suspects - fire in one OF the
suburbs of Quebec yesterday caused loss OF
100000. - Nothing has been decided IN re-
gard 10 the frontier dispute between Turkey ana
Greece. .
DoMrsr1c.-Truman G. YounglOve, ex-Speaker OF
the New-Yofk Assembly, died at Crescent N H.
YESTERDAY 60 The Tariff Commission met IN
Chicago. -= Nine new cases of yellow fever were
reported at Pensacola, Fla. GO The Democrats
of Nevada nominated State ticket. - The
Office of James Collarv. of Allegheny was robbed
of money and $4,000 in securities &C Gov
errors Day was observed at the New England Far
in Worcester. Mass CO The Social Science As
ISOLATION continued its session in Saratoga. 60
A son Of Henry b. AuchnclOss, Of New-NOrk, Is al
legged 10 have died of Asiatlc cholera at Newport.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Dr. Kline and George l.
Davidson were admitted to pail yesterday -
Breeze jennie " Sir Hugh, Pinafore Hickory Jim
and WoodcOck won the COney Island races &C
The American Team prachsed at Creedmoor. out
The scores were not good 60 A lottery resort IN
Broadway was broken mp by the police - Johh
Kelly made speech at the meeting of the Tammany
General Committee GO An investigation in re-
gard 10 the riot at Elizabothport was begun; four
arrests were made in this citl. = The New-Jer-
sey Yacht Club had a regatta for soop yachts.
- Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar
A12l2 gralns), s7.6S cents c. Stocks opened
quiet and barely steady and were dull till In tn
last hour; then they were active, excited ard
higher, and so closed.
THE Manufacturers local observations IN
dictate fair and partly cloudy weather, with slight
changes IN temperature. Temperature Yesterday
Highest, So; low est. go average, 71os'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
SPOILS AND THE MACHINE.
Yrola The Uticd Herald (Rtp.l

1t is possible iOr the believers m Civh ser ser
vice reform to diner with an Administration on W. 10
question of patronage without themselves being oprn
the charge Of being "spOs seekvrs IL l. III io
chine IN fact that Civ Service reform mus It's tss
d ,,st Jr.liy enemy without the spoIls system 1Ao
machine would be impOssOllty. For IL "ou'u ts a
rs prppe ling power. There would be nOthhS 'eIei
go" IIostilty 10 the machine, therefore, Is ktOnv
in something deeper and more Tar roachihS a nv
thing nominally represented IN that worn. A. Snany
one phase OF hostility 10 the Spots - stem a" :, obyi
De Is il is the most Important phase FOR !, ".ta
ous that long the machine e2htinues 20 Iney
oui P 'i' ttn 81 one be killed and the other VIZ
die SO long as the one 1ourishes the other VIII n0'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
AN INNOVATION THAT MIGHT PROVE BENZ
from The Waterburg An.

nom The waterbury american NheP
The following amusing story Is told or re-
cent political episode; At the Republican Convention
held I'm Winston y c. the other night. 10 nominate can
ddates Tor the Legislature ana the county olnces, '
TaNis, a German, nominated for House detSale,
Calls were made Tor HIM, ami he arose smiling ana 'au
| tanks yOu shehtllmen, very much, indeed m'Ao'
no speech He then took his seat. Chairman Oo>len
said: OF yOu accept the nomination ana eau
make your speech some other time Vel, sara Law
rising don't know veil AS dot. vii dlnk on !,
and must first ask my wife abOd it, The convention to9s
recess Tor him 10 ask his wife" IL strikes one caslay
that II other should first consult their wives
before accepting nominations or ut least carry tner
with them into politics. II would De DETER AVA 20
itirs not for the wives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

votes are counted in November and the trl-
umph of the Republican ticket is assured, the
Regulars will resume their generous abuse OF
Kelly and administer to themselves whatever
consolation lies in laying the blame OF defeat
ON TammanY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
A REyOLUrlON INDICATED.

1t is very evident from the proceedings "
the conventions IN Allegheny that there Is gfea va va
of rest iyeuess aud resolution ia that saunch hrPn
can county. The machine has usually been WeiHutJ
easily handled and smoothly run. IL has seldom laS
to grind out lust such grist the managers Wan
But at last the people seem 10 have taken matters ~
their own hands, and the signs such as por1cu"
rnAn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

American wheat carried over to another year, If
the smaller and more reasonble estimates of
yield prove correct. But the larger estimates
would involve surplus greater than the
country can well afford to carry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
PUBLIC OPINION.

A REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH sALUTARY FOR ALL.
From me Phtlddelphta Record md
If Mr. Blaine succeeds in defeating the Den'
vote of thanks ron both Democrats and Republicans.
such result Will he a victory FOR the Republicans Whcl
viii also he defeat for the Democrats Of greater service
to them than achieved 10y the assistance OF uca
disreputable allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
ampsrmrnts Co. Niabt.

AnnrY's PARK THEATRE" Elsa"
y,,Jor OPERA HOUSE." Billee Taylor
nays THEATRE" Mankind"
cp,xp OPERA HOUSE." Lights O London
u,vvp,y,s 1ArU STREET THEATRE hispa"
uFSDERsox's STANDARD THEATRE" Daughter OIL inc
Nile"
METROPOLITAN ALCAzAR-" Ohvette
NmIos GARDEN" Youth"
s.xFR ANoIsCo OPERA HoUsE-San Francisco MnsIelS'
sr,,,, ,rpr Cov1oUE-"The Blackbird"-2 and 8.
Ilx,o, SQUARE THEATRE The Black Flag"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

bination to carry out this purpose seems TO
have been made already. Perhaps, however,
the Tilden leaders are wiser in their day and
generation than appears on the surface. The
nomination of a State ticket with view only
of electing their local ticket in this city VIII
show that they think a bird in the hand Is
worth two in the bush.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

worth two in the bush.
1t will surprise few people to learn that at
tennis mt bribery have been made in the star
Route cases. The safeguards thrown about jurors
in the District of Columbia to keep temptation
away from them amount to nothing. They go
about at perfect liberty and are accessible TO
anyone. This is all wrong. The most inho-
cent defendants in trial might be injured 10y
unauthorized persons Offering brides III thelr
behalf and a bad case might cause the friends
of an accused man to yield to the temptation TO
influence the verdict when it looks as II 1t coulu
be done so easily. We trust Judge Wyle VIII
afford the opportunity for investigation so ca
gerly asked by the counsel. If he does some
body may fervently wish he had been saVeu
from his friends.
Although Sir Garnet Wolseley did not ask
for achievements, and had promised to put a
speedv end to Arabs rebellion, the English
Government all along have evidently wanted
to be on the safe side. They sent the COM
mander more troops, and also began TO puy
mules in this country. If Sir Garnet waits Tor
the American mules his campaign will not be
over by September ID, although the first con-
sicnment of these useful animals sails for Egypt
to-day in the Castaa From the strict guard
kept about the steamship last night, 1t might
be supposed that these mules were OF the
kind that w. II. Barnum ordered tc be
sent to Indiana to help pull the Democrats
through their Slough of Despond iii 1876; but
the supposition would be incorrect. The care
fully defended freight was made up of real
mules. and it was not robbers but Dynamite
Irishmen that the English officers were afraid of.
So a strong force of men guarded the pier day and
night This timidity seems exceedingly ridcu-
lous jeremiah the self sly led Rosa, much as he
loves Ireland, could not be hired to approach
ANYTHING so fierce as a stalwart mule for all
the money there was in the Skirmishing Fund
when last heard from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

Tammany's strains in the music promised at
Syracuse will not be mournful even if her
delegates are not admitted. John Kelly de-
clared last night that the Tammany men
would 20 to the convention in jubllant mood
and return as they went, whether they were
GOT in or not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

1t is better late than never. The authorities
in Paterson are bestirring themselves vigorously
rs becomes people with an epidemic OF
smallpox among them. Schools have been
dismissed, factories closed, and the Salvation
Army is threatened with attack if 1t does not
stop marching along for few days 1t is for
tunate that the disease eliminated now, and
not later, when the cold weather would have
added much 10 its severity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

The amazing lack of foresight and intelli
gence which many persons show when engaged
In criminal acts is well illustrated by recent
disclosures which possibly will send physician
of Paterson, n. j., and young man from
Westchester County to the State Prison. 1t is
hard to understand how the husband could be
SO devoid of caution as to wrap the evidences
of his crime In a paper bearing his name and
address; or how the physician should neglect
to carry his plan through to the safe end by
personally destroying the proofs of his guilt.
Some cynical persons may be inclined to think
that the bunder of these men was worse than
their crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

Between the struggles of one warden to keep
from getting ont of Jail and of another to get
in, the regular occupants of the Hudson County
IN. j. prison, who are allowed no liberty
of choice, are having hard time. They are
not permitted the usual privilege OF exercise lest
they should take advantage Of the scramble TOR
office and make q bold rush fer freedom.
The condition of Jersey City with the convicts
let loose near it would not be pleasant. but
perhaps so serious a state of affairs would
create public sentiment before which the OBJ
stacles that prevent settlement of the diff
Guilty between the wardens would disappear. A
revolution in a small way seems to he called for
in the Hudson County Board of Chosen Free
holders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08

The New-York Democratic factions have ap-
Piled for accommodations for over 700 persons
at Syracuse during the time of the State Con-
vention, although this city is entitled to only
seventy-two delegates. 1t does not appear that
the Syracuse authorizes have made any prepa-
yaions for the reception of this rabble by an
increase in its police force, but doubtless the
lesson of 1879 is not forgotten. From appear
ances the Tilden machine will control the
convention, and will be fully up to the
measure of its past folly by excluding
Tammany and nominating member Of the
njncompoop bureau for Governor The com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-08
Business Noiires.

"ALDERNEY BRAND - ,,,v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-23
Plain Sewing.

called the other day upon a bride
who was actually ''doing' plain sewing.
could hardly believe the evidence of
my senses at first; but is was true-she
held in her hand a piece of fine I'M
bleached muslin which she was making
into a pillow case, sewing the seam over
and over in the old fashioned way our
grandmothers did in the long ago. Soon
the broad hem was turned down by a
thread and sewed. The stitches were
SO small and true that one almost need
ed a microscope to discover them. How
beautiful the work looked ''But why
do you all this by hand when you could
do it so much more quickly on your
mothers maehinee' inquired IA friend
who was present; land why do you use
the unbleached muslin?" s.Oh it looks
so much better when it begins to be
slightly worn; there are never any fray
ed corners torn ont by the wind when
the washing is out, nor dark lines along
the hens when hangingon the line, and
L really like to sew as my mother taught
me before machines were so common.
If l had great deal of sewing and little
leisure on my hands, should use ma
chine; but / have an abundance of time
to do all require. OF course, might
have had all this work done before |
was married if 1 had SO desired. But
then ]. should have been so hurried that
instead of helping mother, she no doubt
would have worked herself sick in the
endeavor to assist me. We did at our
leisure what we thought necessary be-
fore the wedding, and then enjoyed
each others society in every possible
way by laying plans for my future inn
provement, visiting pleasant, intelligent
people and sometimes taking long ram
bles together in the grand old wood.
Now | have trunks full of cloth to be
made into household accessories, and l
shall find the task pleasant one. The
unbleached sheetiug wears longer than
the bleached, and washes easier; that is
why | use it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-23
A Remarkable Moss.

The material so closely resembling
horse-hair, which is extensively used for
stuffing carriage-cushions, ETC., is not
horse-hair at all, but curious kind of
moss which grows in Alabama and
Louisiana, An article in an aoricul-
tural exchange gives this description of
the moss harvesting" and preparation.
The moss is gathered mostly by negroes,
and after a tree is stripped it is allowed
to rest for seven years, during which
time the moss renews itself.
Cypress most is preferred. as it is the
longest and most tenacious of all the
varieties. After the moss is gathered,
it is placed IN a sunny spot and left to
the action of the wind and weather for
a month.
At the end of that time the gravish
bark peels off, leaving the hair almost
clean. 1t is then sold to the plantation
store-keeper or country grocery-man,
who pays from one to two cents a
pound for it, according to quality.
The next move is to send the material
to New Orleans to manufacture. After
the moss reaches the factory. it is sub
iected to the action of the washer,
which is large cylindrical arrange
ment, with wheel inside, which pulls
the moss hither and thither, and lashes
it through vat of boiling water and
soap, until the stuff is cleaned.
Then it is hung out upon rocks to
dry. This done. it is put into the buster
"a fan-mill which entirely removes all
the dust that may have survived the
washing process. As a result, the moss
comes into the factory yellow in color,
and goes out inky black. The article
is then made up into bales, and marked
according to quality. The highest grade
can hardly be distinguished from the
finest horse-hair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-23

The business of assessing property for
taxation in Chicago would appear to be
very carelessly and ineff1ciently performed,
says the st. Louis Republican. The comp
troller of the city, in obedience to a re
quest from the council, has submitted a
report on the subject, in which he gives
the whole property returned for taxation
at $S1, 224 900 real estate, $22, 19S. 900
personally S103, 493. 600. The tax
ables in st. Louis are returned at $192,-
100000. The Illinois law requires pro-
perty to be taxed at fair cash value, but
the Chicago comptroller states that pro-
perty III that city is taxed at only one
third its actual cash value. Very few
corporations or large business houses" he
says make any returns, which are con-
fined principally to schedules of household
property made by householders of the
middle and poorer classes" Chicago is
railroad city, and its railroad property,
which is extensive, embraces some of the
most costly buildings in the country. but
the comptroller shows that twenty -one
railroad buildings, whose estimated value
is 1892. 600, are returned at only $44, 900,
or about one-twentieth their real value.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-23
A Tough Sea Yarn .

The crew of Shetland fishing-boat
unite in declaring that they were a.
tackled a fortnight age by monster, in
comparison with which the terror Of
American waters is as insignificant as
shrimp. They declar that they hauling
heir lines twenty-eight miles east-sOuth-
east of Fetlar when they saw at short
distance from them something that had
the appearance of three small hilocks.
each about the size of a Six-Oared boat
upset, which blew when coming to the
surface. 1t disappeared in the direc-
ton of the boat, and shortly afterth they
saw the monster pass underneath the
boat. When it came up again it started
right in their direction with its mouth
wide open-a mouth, they say, that TO
all appearance could have taken intheir
boat. There seemed to be whskerS Of
a green color, and about seven or eight
feet long, hanging from its mouth; very
large green eyes, and on its head were
great Jumps about the size of herring
barrel. They threw stones at it, but it
still came on toward them, and only
again disappeared below water when
few yards from the boat, on Il charge OF
swan-shot being discharged out OF
fowling piece into its mouth. The lines
were then cut and all sail was made for
home, when the monster again appeared
in the wake. This time they observed
that it had two large fins. almost the
size of the boats mainsail, which were
stretched up from its back. and it;
length they computed to be no less than
$50 feet. 1t followed them up for
distance of nine miles and then disap-
peared.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-23

thur excites little surprise. The history of
the wonderful period dating from short
time anterior to the Chicago convention to
the Formation of Garfield's cabinet has not
vet been written Materials are being
gathered, however, and some day it will
be published
With Chandleri in the cabinet and RaIlm
in the west-one inside of Arthur's admin
istration and the other fresh from it, pro
vided he chooses to retire or is not put out
-Blaine's advantage is apparent. OF the
two, Chandler is the more expert. He
also has the position best adapted to adj
vancing the cause of his life long friend
and leader. Some men would be troubled
with scruples were they in Chambers
shoes, m view of the pledges made before
he got into the cabinet. But Chandler is
not man of scruples. He is never troub
led with them. For his present work he
possesses net only intellectual but moral
qualifications OF his power to dominate
Arthur he has not the slightest question.
He is apparently confident that he will be
able to a considerable extent to turn his
own administration against him and for
Blaine. That this is his scheme and pur-
pose is not to be questioned.