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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
The Star-Route 'rrial.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Mr. 1Lgersoll moved
for continuance Of the case, sc far as Dorsey
was concerned; overruled.
Judge wylie then directed the jury 70 be
called, and twelve jurors having answered to
to their names)he rendered his decision on the
question of peremptory challenges, holding
that the defendants in this case were entitled
to four peremptory challenges for all of them,
and cited the authority for his decision.
The defense excepted the ruling.
The first juror, Barrett, was called, and
after examination by the court, the defense
claimed the right to interrogate him, while
the court denied unless it was direct chal-
lenge for cause, and argument ensued as to
whethes the judge had the right to prevent
such interrogation, and pending decision the
the "-~nrt- 'iourued
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Truth Stranger thnp Fict;on

A religious newspaper will go the rounds Of
family circle and still look bright and clean.
but when the family story paper makes the
circuit it looks as if it had served in the capa
city of hustle and been given to the baby to
cut its .oeth on
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
The Andes Mountains Sinking.
New York Sun.

One of the foreign journals presents sin.
gular statement in regard to diminished alti-
tudes-the Andes, it appears, showing SEN
sible decline. According to this statement
Quito was found by La Condamine, in l745, to
be 1886 feet above the sea; Humboldt, in lS03
could only make $3.50 feet of it, or twenty-six
less; Boussingault, in 1881, was surprised to
End the measurement show only 1907 feet;
Orion, in 1857, found it reduced to 9, $50 feet;
and Reuss and Stubel ascertained, as late as
1870, that it had actually shrunk to 1856 feet
Quito, it seems, had sunk 240 feet in lbs years.
and Pichincha 21S feet in the same period.
The remarkable fact appears, from definite
determinations, that its crater has sunk not
less than 425 feet during the last twenty six
years, and AnAisaaA los fest In aiEty-foul
years
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
New Railroad.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The route for the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad line between Balt
more and New York seems to have been defin-
itely settled upon, and engineers are now at
work pushing the preliminary work 1t is ex-
pected that actual construction will begin early
in the spring The line will cost several mill
ions less than the Baltimore, Philadelphia d
Wilmington road did to the Pennsylvania line
A loan of $15,0O0,O00 has been rendered by
European capitalists to push the work at once.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Bliss and Spencer.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-George Bliss says it
is not true that he ever informed ex-senator
Spencer he could go west, and that it is true
that Spencer told number of persons of ma
tional prominence that he did know of ques-
honable transactions between Brady and Dor
sey Bliss adds that Spencer will be likely
soon to have an opportunity to explain him
self under process for contempt of court
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
A New Stock EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Dec IA number of New
York bankers and brokers met yesterday to
consider the propriety of establishing stock
clearing house. such as in operation in Frank
fort and London. Mr.. Osterberg, the promo
ter of the enterprise thought $4,0t0,0O0 per
annum would be saved to Wall street by the
scheme. Forty firms have already signed the
rolls.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
an the lnIeresI OF souu r.uau,.

sPRINGFTELD, Dec.S-The mayor of the
cities OF Illinois gathered yesterday and
passed resolutions demanding of the assembly
such legislation as may be necessary to secure
permanent state roads. An executive com
mittee of fifteen was appointed to frame a bill
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
MAIL KAhhArv

TERRE HAuTE, Ind, Dec 15--Along the
track Of the Vandalia road in this city, early
Yesterday morning, were found two mail
pouches containing matter destined from New
York for Colorado. The letters had been cut
open and put back in the bags
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
The Tyne of YiriIanne-

Even the "old watch dog of the treasury
with the nations millions behind him, could
not assume the malignant expression of ieal-
GUS vigilance which is worn by an old hen
studiously sitting on q broken tumbler and
two door knobs
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
The Star-ROufe Trial

WASHINGTON, Dec. BIN the star-route
trial, the work of securing jury was CON
tinued- Martin O'Donohue, one of the tales
men, had read something in the newspapers
on the star route. matter bnt had supposed at
first that it had reference to The Star news
paper Challenged peremptorially. Reese
Evans was next called He had not formed or
expressed any opinion. He would not care
what the president desired, what congress de-
sired, or what the counsel Gngersol6 cared
Evans kept his seat John Fl. Crane was
sworn in as first juror in the case, and the
court then adiourned ' ~
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Patrons or Husbandry.

The Ohio State grange is in annual session
at Mansfield. The Michigan grange met at
Lansing, Grand Master Luce reporting the
formation of eight new oranges during the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
john +. Potter Dying.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 13.-Hon John F. Potter,
famous as fighting member of congress from
Wisconsin in the period Immediately preceding
the war, is slowly passing away at his country
home in Waukesha county.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
ACUuitfata.

LITTLE Rock, Dec. S-A jury at Arkadel..
phia, acquitted SaAie Stokes of the murder of
Malinda Stephens The defendent invited the
jurors to her room, where she utterly broke
down in attempting to convey her thanks. She
will return to her home in Howard county to-
day.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Letter Postage,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-It is understood that
Postmaster General Howe, in anticipation of
the adoption of the bill proposing a reduction
of letter postage to cents, has taken prelim
mary steps for the manufacture of 2 cent
stamps.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
A Church Complained or as n i,
Nuisance

NEW YORK, Dec S-President Chandler Of
the board of health, has been appealed 10 bv
woman who lives near chapel for colored
worshipers in Seventh avenue, near Thirty
!onfth street She complains that members of
the congregation shout -amonn and abaIleIn.
lah' 80 loudly that her nerves are t. led severe
ly by the noise. -
The Suit Against English.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec at transpires
that the charge Of bastardy made against W. E.
English has no foundation iu fact, and it has
been withdrawn by the complainant and wiIT
not be pressed The woman who preferred II
has almost been driven to desperation by con.
tinued poverty and suffering. Mr.. English
left for New York last evening on private bust
ness. having been released from his bond
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
There's NO Telling.

Muscatine lady named her canary Jim
Blaine. He did not sing much but she loved
him tenderly, until the other day, when abe
learned that Jim had laid an egg. Now She
declares that sno dependence can be placed o.,
0 politician
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
MatrinaniaI.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The engagement Of
General Beauregard and Mrs Commodore van
derbilt Is confirmed, but the rumored oetrothal
Of @ A Arthur, Jr, and Miss Crowley is de
MED by authority.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Confederate Rouds

BALTIMORE. Dec. 15-On orders from a
London banking house, Baltimore brokers are
buying Confederate coupon bonds of the face
value OF 81, 0O0, 600, for which they pay S.. 80
to 50 rs per 81 900
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
A Will Contest.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13-The murder of Mrs
General Doris by her grandson, in this city,
ands the recent death of her husband from
grief, are now followed bya contest of the gem
erals will. Mrs. Wisker, the mother of the
disinherited murderer, appeared in court yes
terday and asked that the deed of sale to her
sister of the magnificent suburban home be
set aside, as it was obtained by undue infu-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21

Translated from the Omnibus: Housewife
Before you employ must you ask,
Have Yen loyer?' Servant maiden-sone2
! ahou3a EfnilAi.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
Logan viii Oppose Porter to the End

Logan VIII IMPOSE Porter 10 the End.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-When the bill for
the relief of Gen. Fitz-John Porter is reached
in the senate, Senator Logan says he will OPP
pose it to the end In conversation on the
subject this morning, when reminded that
General Grant was bringing strong pressure 10
bear in Porter's favor, the senator said he did
not think Grant was any better informed about
the case than he, and at all events he had no
vote on the pending bill
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-12-21
voorhees, on Political Assessment,

WASHINGTON, Dec 12-In a short speech
on the subject of political assessments Mr..
Voorhees, said: %The power OF money has
manifested itself in many ways in this coun-
try, especially the power of corporations and
Of banks. Iii now throwing itself against the
last bnlwark of free government, the
ballot-box say here, in my place
in TIE senate, that there is not
another evil 30 portentous, so threatening, 80
meliacing to the purity and to the liberties of
the people as the enormous amounts of money
which are raised at each recurring election
just now statement is made by the secretary
of the national committee to the effect that
two years ago 100000 was raised in New York
and sent into the state of Indiana to control
that state. The statement is that Mr. Levi P.
Morton was the treasurer of the special finance
committee of the Republican party at that
time, and the disbursements in Indiana were
made by Mr. Stephens, cashier of the North
River bank in New York When asked how
much money was used by that committee in
Indiana, the answer was, 4 think q little over
S4oo,Ooo' That is not new information, but it
emphasizes somewhat the revolution which
has taken place in the public mind
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

MAJOR RICHARDSON, State Engineer of
Louisiana, in charge oflevees proves to be
somewhat unexpected and uncomfortable
thorn in the side Of the Mississippi River
jobbers. He continued his testimony yes
terday and confirmed his statement of the
day before, that levees are worthless SO far
as the improvement of the navigation of
the river is concerned--their only function
being to protect contiguous landa from
overflow. That they will fail in this, with
a..river SO mighty as the Mississippi, is as
certain as the fact they did fail in the case
of the HoaDg Ho of China.
Hero is constitutional conundrum: II
Congress has the right to spend the peoples
money to build levees on the Mississippi to
protect the adjacent lands from overflow,
why should not that body protect all
riparian lands from the disastrous effects Of
floods Perhaps our esteemed contem-
porary, the Republican,, will answer.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
The West Wants Good Mail FaciIi.
ties-NOt 2.Cent Postage.


Tho cheap postage business has run against
snag In the shape OF several practical West
ern members OF Congress. They do not see the
necessity OF reducing the cost OF postage until
tho service In this section OF the country
equals that In the much-favored East. They
are right, and II they insist that there shall bo
no reduction in rates or appropriations until
their constituents get what is due them In the
shape OF facilities they Will earn an everast-
ing gratitude. just think, asecond.class clerk,
who has no idea OF the eternal fitness OF
things, sits at q desk labelled "Allowances
for Postmasters," and coolly declares that
Denver, or Galveston, or Kansas City, has
more help In the postoiIlces than they need,
and the requests OF the postmaster and the
rights OF the citizens are ignored, as the
young gentleman lights another cigarette.
What We want and what we must have is a
personal visit by competent official, who can
look the ned over and SEQ for himself Just
what increased facilities are essential, and
then have his report acted upon. Until each
and every city has Its proper service, let there
be no talk OF a revenue from tho Office, or re-
duction OF rates or appropriation, but let the
money be taken In and expended. Tho people
are willing TO pay; all they ask Is that they
shall receive an equivalent.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
saloons in The District.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Some thoughtful statesman has introduced
n bill in the House to limit the number OF 81.
looms in the District OF Columbia to 200. 1t
will strike the public that 200 ought % be
amendment Is offered Increasing tho limit TO
2bO or 800. II Will be argued by the members
That they had better have too many than not
enough, and the bill and the amendment VIII
10 through with whirl. There are certain
kinds OF legislation which the American Con-
gres6 delights in.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
Mieh priees in prosnect.


DenYtr Evening World,
According TO reports from Washington, there
p an appreeiable falling OF in tho number OF
ehders for the Btar-Routo mall service.
Nearly four hundred thousand miles have 20
20 travereed, and for this Immense distance
thero are only one hundred bidders. The
chances are that prices will be materially in-
creased, and In aomo cases, II II be possible,
tho Government Will have to carry the routes
itself.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
Don't Fail to Come

and SEQ the elegant holiday presents, consist
ing OF beautiful pictures, picturo.frames,
bisque figures, porcelain ornaments, Japanese
Ssh ana yeyS1
fioreniine statuary, albums, etc., ETC., at Yeer-
hOff's. dig Seyenth streeI.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

National Thcatre-T. W. Keenc. "Ham'
let,"
Ford's Opcra-Mousc-Barry Il Fay.
'Trish Aristocracy."
Thentre Comique- variety. Manager
Snelbaker's benent tomorrow.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

WILL General Wright explain why
his levees will not raise the bed of the
Mississippi above the level of the surround
ing country as levees have done with the
river Po in Italy? When he has answered
this we will ask him some moro conun-
drums
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

Do WE understand the Waterbury
american to approve of Garfeld's plan for
working" the Disciples in Indiana2 Gar.
field thought his connection with them
properly worked" good for gain Of 800
votes. We understand the american
as pronouncing this as mo improper poiti-
cal scheme"
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
"Accept our Grntitude. ;,

DR. R. V. PIERCE, Duffalo, n. VI Dedr Sir
Your "dolden Medical Discovery" has cured
my boy OF fever sore OF two years standing.
Please accept our gratitude. Yours truly.
HENRY WHITING, Boston, Mass.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morn.
Ing and delivered In y b "Ward" prints, 800
per 10. Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, &c. per qt. Cream 16c. per pint.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
A ReAutY.

the overcoats We are offering at SS, alls wool,
neatly made, and we'll trimmed. a. Saks &
Co., 3l6 and 3lS Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements Under Ms head OF " Situations
Wanted" toin hsredJfor bo inserted ~ THE EvEN-
1Ea CRITIC three times FREE We inric du
dns,cers directed IN care OF CRITIC Ofice iuRi re-.
cctre cdre0u attention. Btisfncss Advertisements
Mrtc Tines Mrce tfmcs(or 21 cents.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
.AIderney DALEY wngons.,,

Steel and ArtOtype Engrayings,
games and Xmas cards, at 404 Seventh street
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

IT is encouraging to see the treatment sena.
tor Brown gets at the hands Of his own party
after the utterance OF that coarse old Bourbon
cry for spoils. Senators George Of Mississippi,
Miller OF New York and Bayard of Delaware
all rebuked and repudiated him yesterday
Indianapolis Ne,CS.
Isn't the foregoing little rough on
Miller of New York? lie is popularity sup
posed to be Republican, having been
elected as such. For the benefit Of the
Neirs We pause to remark that Miller is the
man who controls the wood.pulp monopoly.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

Tine errors Of the able editors Of the New
York papers are sometimes amusing. For
instance the Times, vile and venal sheet,
says editorially that Dorsey was still a
Senator from Arkansas when he was made
Secretary of the Republican National
Committee in 1850. The fact is his time
expired on March 4, 1879.
Again the Sun, usually correct, and al
ways much better informed than the vile
and venal Times, speaks editorially of Dor
sey as Chairman of the Republican National
Committee. He never was Chairman only
Secretary. A long.haired person by the
name of Jewell, from Connecticut, is Chair.
man. Perhaps he has escaped the Suns
notice,
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

THE bill reported by the Select Commit
tee on American Shipping is set as the
special order for Wednesday, January 3.
The bill, as we pointed out the other day,
is1nadequate, but it embodies at least
stagger at the true principle. Above all, it
will serve to bring the whole subject up
for actual consideration, which is itself
great stride of progress. Whatever may be
the fate of this bill, it is at last agreed by
all parties that something must be done to
re.establish the American flag upon the
ocean. There is difference of opinion as
to mode, but none as to the necessity. When
men get to That point they generally act.
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

ENOR RENT LEASANTLY-FURNISHE
II rooms and hrst-class table board to be had
at 1i16 X ST. n. W.; references required di5-0t%
TNOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS, ,EN SUITE
Il or single, with or without board. Apply at
361 Pn. ave. n. W. ii20-1rn
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
FOR RENT-Rooms.

T,oR RENT-LARoE SECOND FLOOR
II front room, also, one back room; all newly
furnished with board genuine home comforts;
lines OF cars. 1923 sth st. n. W. d2O.3ts
TN0R RENT-TwO FURNISHED ROOMS
II on second floor, with board. 422 9th st. n. w
dlp3t@
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

II rooms on first floor, four on second nooor,
rent reasonable; near cars; mod i'm. 423 IN. ].
ave. n. w. dg-3tH
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
ron SALE--Houses.

JNoR sALE-oNLY $1,000 FOR A 2-sToRY,
II Groom brick dwelling on p street. between
N. Capitol and 1st SITS. west terms easy. Also, one
on Myrtle ST. Tyler q Rutherford, real estate
and insurance, 1903 + st. N. w. dIi.6tA
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

TOR SALE = FoRTY-HoRSE POWER
II steam sAw-mlll and 700 acres of original
growth OF white oak lumber on line OF railroad In
Virginia; would exchange for good city or near
by property. Address Timber, Critic office.
dpt.9tH
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
FgR REN7--Hovses.

Advertisements OF Three lines under this head
Inserted times for 25 cents.
oyNyNNNN~~syNNN>rNryN-NNNN>r
TOR RENT--A HOUSE OF IL ROOMS TEN
~ ants In the house wish TO remain; n neat
bedroom set and parlor carpet for sale. Call at
622 III tt. n. W. di9-3t@
TOR RENT--AT $40, 2-sToRY, GROOM
II house, south side q ST.. near 4th at. n. O.. key
next door. ]. w. Starr, l420 N. Y. ave. dlG-6t
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21
FOR SALE-MfsceHuneous.

EOR SALE OR WILL HIRE FOR 80 CENTS
IL an hour--A gentle horse with phseton, by
lady having little use for them. 1907 st. n. W.
daI.3tA
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

MR.. NJ. b. BRADY, THE PHOTOGRAPHER,
1YA has removed to 1ll3 Pa. ave-; he has asso-
ciated himself with Chester d Handy, where they
are prepared to make fine work. any size or style
ueslred dl60ta
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

ToR sALE-DINING.RooMs AND FIX
~ lures, on Penna. ave.; good business. Adj
dress II. b.. Critic office. d19-3t%
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

EoR sALE-A WEED SEWING MACHINE
y at low price: party about TO leave the city.
Apply at 420 z st, n. w. dl9.3ts
The Evening critic., 1882-12-21

NTRS, FRIES THE ONLY NATURAL
-lNA flower embalmer in the city, will receive
orders for flower embalming. Has had an experi-
eenee of2S years In the business. Apply or address
900 Sth st. n. W. n25-im
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-05-06

Col. Albert G.. Bracket, Sd cavalry
Is relieved as member of the genera
court martial convened at Fort FREQ
Steele, Wyo., by paragraph 3, specia
orders No. SO, current series from these
headquarters.
Sergeant James Sedore, company l,
9th infantry, now at Fort Omaha, Neb.
will rejoin his company at Fort Doug
las, U. I. The quartermaster's depart
meut will furnish the necessary trans
~portation. 1t is impossible to carry
cooked ratlons.
The general courts martial convened
at Fort ID. A. Rus ell, W. t, by para
graph 3, special orders No. 1873, and al
Fort Mckinney, W. T., by paragraph
2, special orders No. 1873, series OF 1881.
from these headquarters, are dissolved
Leave of absence for one month, T.
take effect June l, 1882, with permits
SION to apply to the adjutant general oi
the army for an extension OF three
months, is granted Capt. William W
Rogers, 9th infantry.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-05-06
TREE
Nearly 200 Trees Set Out In the Park
Yesterday.

According TO program the work of
tree planting, OH the part of the peoples
committee, and many citizens, was sue
ce1sfully carried out yesterday. Alfred
jackson, chairman, had contracted for
1876 holes and as many trees, h num-
Der that could be planted with the
amount of contributions. Teams were
engaged-one to haul the trees from
Major Talbot's place, another to haul
water to soak tile ground where the trees
were planted, while men we're employed
In setting out the trees and filing up
the holes.
Tue work Of planting was concluded
at about Eve o'clock in the afternoon
and then the task of labelling begun.
Many citizens went out with their
trees and planted them as private en-
terprises, there being enough stakes set
out by City Engineer provinces to ac-
commodate everybody. MI. Ellis, the
engineer, planted twelve, doing all of
the work himself.
Major Talbot contributed one i'm
mense tree, that has roots twelve feet
long, and required II hole thirteen feet
in diameter to plant il successfully.
Tree colonies" are the fashion now.
A number of persons club together,
select one Of the many circles staked
out, and plant from ten to fifteen trees
therein. The Altman Idelman colony
has alrerdy ten trees, aud two mon
will be set out to-day to complete the
circle.
DIR. Barkwell is organizing a colony
and has only two places to fill. The
work of planting will begin at once.
To Alfred Jackson belongs the credit
OF having suggested the idea Of arbor
day, and also Of having worked hard to
m IKE the enterprise a success. He
made all of the contracts and superin
tended the work.
Contributions for additional trees will
b received by Mr.. jackson. Let the
good work go IN.
tho lam VI JOobciuay Pio'ohscu bhc
attendance of many people who would
otherwise have attended.
There will be a number of trees
planted to-day. In fact the good work
will continue for two weeks.
Until all the bitches are made, the
trees in the park will be flooded with
water from the big ditch.