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DEPARTMENT. OF JUSTICE.


The attorney general crihcizes in his report
the provisions of the existing law fixing the
fees of jurors and witnesses in the federal
courts. The provisions are chiefly contained
in the act of February 26, 1858, though some
of them were introduced into the AZ
from statutes which had been assrd
many years previous. II is mani
fest that such compensation as might,
when these laws were enacted, have
been Just and reasonable, would in many in
stances be justly remanded at the present day
az inadequate. / concur with the attorney gen
eral in the belief that the statutes should be
revised by which these fees are regulated. So,
too, should be the laws to regulate the COM
pensation of district attorneys and marshals.
They should be paid wholly by salary, instead
of in part by fees, as is now the ease The
change would prove to be measure of econ
omy, and ould discourage the institution IF
needless and oppressive legal proceedings,
which it is to be feared have in some instances
been conducted for the mere sake of personal
gain.
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0reat Cir TO EnisoonaIians

Tolman Wheeler of Chicago who has al.
ready made number of valuable bequests
to the Episcopal church, has decided to the
church a valuable tract of land in the west
ern division ofChicago, and advanced $500
900 towards the erecti n of church pre-
paratory school, the design to be after that
OF Oxford. Important features ofthe 3truc-
ture ore TO be chapel and library to con-
tain 10, 900 volumes.
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MIsCELI-ANEOUs.
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.

THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
At the time when the present executive en-
tered upon his office, his death, removal, resig-
nation or inability to discharge his duties would
have lett the government without a constitu-
tjonal bead. II ia possible, OF course.
that a similar contingency may again
arise unless the wisdom or congress
shall provide against its recurrence. The sen-
ate at its last session, after full consideration,
PASSED an act relating TO this subject winch will
now / trust, commend itself 10 the approval OF
both houses Of congress. The clauses of tho
constitution, upon which must depend any law
regu atng the presidential succession, presents
also for solution other questions OF para
mount importance. These questions relate to
the proper Interpretation of the phrase tina
bility to discharge the powers aud duties of the
said office" Our law providing, that when
the president shall suffer from such
inability. the presidential Office shall deyolve
upon the vice president who must himself, un-
der the circumstances, give place TO such offer
as congress may by law appoint to act as
president ] need not here sol forth numerous
and interesting inquiries which are suggested
by these words OF the constitution. They were
fully stated in my first communication 10 con-
gress, and have since been the subject OF fire.
ouent deliberations in that body IL is greatly
to be hoped that these momentuous questions
will 6ud speedy solution, lest an emergency
should arse when longer delay will be mpOs-
sible, aud any determination, albeit the wlsest,
may furnish cause for anxiety aud alarm For
the roAsons fully stated in my last annual
message, 1 repeat my recommendation
that congress propose an amendment 10 that
provision or the constitution which prescribed
that the formalities for the enactment OF laws,
whereby in respect to bills for the appropria-
ton Of public moneys, the executive may DO
enabled while giving his approval TO pariou-
lar items, to inerpose his veto Is 10 such others
az do not commend themselves 10 his judg-
ment
THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
of the constitution go lfers tue risuts OF cti-
zenship upon all persons born or naturalized
il the United States, and subject to the jarls-
diction thereof. IT was the special purp ise OF
this amendment 10 insure members Of the
co ored race the full interment of civil
aud political rights. Certain statuatory pro
visions, intended TO secure the enforcement OF
those rights, have besa reeenuy declared un-
constitutional by tho supreme court Any lsgis-
lation whereby congress may lawfully supple
meut the guarantees which the cOusiIiat on
affords for the equal enjoyment BY al the citi-
zens Of the United States OF every light, plaT-
ilege and immunity Ut citizenship, Will TO
ceiye my undertaking appfnya.
TSigneIl CHESTER A ARTHUR.
WAsHrNGToN ID. C., Dee 3 1888
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Ex-Governor Coburn is the wealthiest
man in Maine. He is over four score
years of age, He was never married.
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WAR AND THE NAVY.
zee TNpIANs MosTLY QuIET.


From tie report of the secretary Of war it
will be seen that IN only single instance has
there been any disturbance of the quiet condl-
ton Of cur Indian tribes A raid was made
from Mexico into Arizona by small party OF
Indians, which was pursued by Gen Crook
into the mountainous regions from which II
bad come. 1t Is confidently hoped that serious
outbreaks will not again occur, and that the
Indian tribes which have for many years DIS
turbed the West viii hereafter remain ia
peaceable submission.
STATE MILITIA ENCOURAGED.
On several occasions during the past year
officers of the army have at the request Of
State authorities, visited these military en-
campments for inspection of troops From
the reports of those officers l am induced to
believe that the encouragement of the state
militia organization by the National govern
nlent would be followed By very gratifying re-
suits and would afford il, in sudden emer-
eencies, tie aid Of q iarge body OF volunteers
educated in the performance OF military dn-
ties.
AN EXPOSED sEAooAsT
again call your attention 70 the present
condition Of our extended seaeoast upon which
are so many large cities whose wealth and i'm
portance TO the country would, Ia
time Of war; invite attack from mod
ern armored ships, against which our
existing defensive works could give no ale
quate protection Those works were built be
fore the introduction of modern heavy Tltled
guns into martins warfare; and if they are
be subjected to humilisiinn by a hostile power
greatly inferior to ourselves. As germaEe 70
this subject l call your attention to the inn
porsance of peri citing our submarine torpedo
defenses
The board authorized uv the last con-
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THE TREASURY.
A aRAr1rYrNa ExH1nrr

4
| The report of the secretary of the treasury
| gives full and interesting exhibit OF the
financial condition OF the country. 1t shows
/ that the ordinary revenues from all sources for
| the fiscal year ended June 80, 1883, amounted
| to $39S, 2S7, 5S1. 80, whereof there was re-
| ceived from customs. 1914. zoo, 496 90; from
| internal revenue, S144 720, 1858 90; from sale
of public lands 81, $50, S64 AZ; from tax
| circulation and deposits of national banks
SO, Ill, o0S So; from profits coinage of
/ bullion deposits and assays ia. 400, 205 II;
from other sources, $17, 1888, 637 90 Total
$39S, PSI, 5Sl. 80. For the same period the
ordinary expenditures were:
For civil expenses ............... 1922 3432s5 rs
| For foreign intercourse. .......... 2,4l9275 "A
| For the Indians. H362,23J ~
For the military establishment
| and ar5enals .............. 4S.S1I 49, 9S
| For the naval establishment, in-
! Guiding vessels and improvem'ts
| at navS yards. 10, 2S3, 437 IL
| For miscellaneous expenditures,
| including public buildings, light
houses and collecting revenues. 40,09S, 432 %
| For expenditures on account OF
| District Of Columbia. ........... 38l702s 48
For interest on the public debit. So 100, l3l %
| Total. 49,. .$265, 4os.I3 "a
Leaving surplus revenue of. 1872 879,444 Al
| Which, with an amount drawn
from the cash balance in reasu-
| ~ of 81 ,299,3l2 50, making. 1874 LIS, 256 90
| Was applied 20 the redemption OF
| bonds for tue sinking fund ...... 1850, 700 90
| ing fund ..................... 1886 96
t3Ia per cent. -. ............ 65.3so250 90
| OF loan, july aud August, 1851
| continued at 315 per cent. ...... 2o,593 500 90
! OF funded loan of 1907. L4lSS5U 90
| or funded loan of 1881 ......... 719.1 90
| Of loan of February, 1865. ...... 1.SO0 90
| OF loan of July and August, 1861. 21G,60O 90
| OF the loan of March, l SS3. 49,. 1I6,S50 90
| OF the loan of July, 1SS2...... 4,765, 900 90
! OF 5-20s Of 1862. .............. 100000 90
| OF 5-20s OF 1864. ............. 100000 90
| OF 5-20s of 1865. .......... 100000 90
| OF 10-40s Of 1S6J ............, 1885, 900 90
/ OF consos of 1865. ...... ..... 4.oSO,000 90
| OF consols of 1867 ........... 23,57O,oo0 90
| OF consols OF 1868. ........... 1896 900 90
| OF Oregon war debit. ....... $40 ZOO 90
| OF refundug certificates. ........ 107,150 90
| OF old demand, compound inter-
est and other notes .... 1890 90
Total ................$ $751; IFS. 795 90
The revenue for the present fiscal year, act
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Miscellaneous News Items.
The board Of aldermen New York have
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From customs

From customs i.
From internal reve :
nue. ....s...t...-.
From sales Of pub
lie lands. .........
From tax on circu.
lation and deposit
in national banks.
From repayment
of interest and
sinking fund Pa
cific railroad 49,.
From customs fees,
ct ......,........
From fees, consular
letters patent anC
lands............,
From proceeds 0.
sales Of govern
ment property,
From profits, coin
age, etc.
From deposits for
surveying lands. .
From revenues Of
District Of Column
Dia.
From miscellaneous
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Est. for re- Actual for IS.
manning three .auarter ending
Quarters of y'r. Sept. 80.
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Total receipts. act
ual and estimated.
Total expenditures.
actual and estim't'd|
Total estimated amt
due sinking fund :.
Ilaa wing halanca Of
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$l37, 597 ,o24 SO $57.4o2,975 e.
90, 337,721 40 29.662.07s 50
5,0C7, 364 50 2,052,635 II
1,549,199 u 1861, 800 So
l,47s.s4O 40 52l.059 81
sO1, sOs % 298,e90 70
2,476.79O 20 ssa,2O9 80
167.4S7 n 1852 %
s,149.78o 81 95o,2 40
s27.1Ss 60 172,4GI 81
I.643. $50 Oh 256.017 90
2,3S2.S10 27l 1,237.1s9 63
Ao,r 400 Ae.o nj &o- oce Csc no
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The actual and estimated expenses for the
same period:
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Source.

Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ,17S,796 90
The revenue for the present fiscal year, act
nal and estimated is ss follows:
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,HE SANDWICH ISLANDS

AT the recent coronation Of his majesty
King Kalakaua this government was repre-
scented automatically and by the formal visit of a
vessel OF war Tue question Of terminating or
modifying the existing reciprocity treaty with
Hawaii is now before congress l am con-
under that treaty have been exaggerated, and
renew the suggestions Of last years. message,
that the treaty be modified wherever its pro-
visions have proved oDerous TO legitimate
trade. | am not disposed to favor the entire
cessation of treaty relations which have fos-
tered coed will between the countries, and
contributed toward the equality Of Hawaiian
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For civil and 1niscel :

Total ordinary ex-
penditures. ...... S67.94209O 49, $l9OO57.9u9 81
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RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
At no time in our ma ional history has there
been more manifest need of close and lasting
relations with neighb0ring State than now
exists with respect TO Mexico. The rapid Influx
of our capital and enterprise into that country
shows what hiss already been accomplished by
the vast reciprocal advantages which must
attend the pIogrees of its internal develop
ments. The treaty OF commerce aud naviga-
ton of 1913 has been determined by
absence of convention engagements
the rights of our cifizens in Mexico
now depend upon the domestic statutes Of that
republic There have been instances OF harsh
and citizens in Mexico, and Of denial of dipiO-
matte resort for their protection. The in
itial step toward a better undertaking Las
been taken in the negotiation, by the commits
sion authorized By congress, of treaty which
is still before the senate for approval The
provisions for the reciprocal defense of the
frontier by the troops in pursuit or hos
tile Indians have been prolonged fo-
another year The operations OF the
forces Of both governments against
savages have been successful, and several Of
the most dangerous tribes dispersed by the skill
and yalor of United States and Mexican soldiers
fighting in a common cause The convention
for tho resuryey of the boundary from the
Rio GrAude to the Pacific having been ratified
and exchanged, the preliminary reconnots-
eaDce therein stipulated has Deeu enected II
now rests with congress TO make provision for
completing the survey and resetting the boun-
dairy monuments.
A convention was signed with Mexico on
July Is, 1882. providing for the rehearing
Of the case of Benjamin Wen
VS. The Abya Sylon Mining Company, in whose
favor awards wore made By the late American
and Mexican claims commission, That Cou-
veution still awaits the action Of the senate.
Meanwhile, because Of the charges Of fraudu-
lent awards which have made new commits
sion necessary, the executive has directed the
suspension OF paw OF the distribution quota re-
ceived from Mexico.
Our CENTRAL AMERICAN NEI6HBoRs.
Our geogra pbical proximity to Central amer
lea, and our political and commercial relations
with the seat Of that country, justify, N my
Judgment. such material increase Of consular
corps as will placs a. each capital consul
general The contest between Bolivia.
Chli and Peru have passs' from the stage OF
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Otdl. q
Leaving surplus revenue of. 49,.
Which, with an amount drawn
from the cash balance in tressu-
~ of $I,299,3l2 50, making. .
Was applied 20 the redemption OF
bonds for tue sinking fund ......
OF fractional currency for the sink
ing tund ...............-...
Offunded loan OF 1SSl-continued
NJ z In nar cant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01
Raleigh's Last Lines.

You shall now receive, dear wife, my
last words in these my last lines. My
love | send you, that you may keep it
when | am dead; and my counsel, that
you may remember it when | am no
more would not, by my will, present
you with sorrows, dear Bess; let them
90 to the grave and be buried with me
in dust. And, seeing it is not the will
of God that shall ever see you more
in this life, bear 1t patiently and with
a heart like thyself. Firstly, | send YOU
all the thanks my heart can conceive or
my words can express for your many
troubles and cares taken for me; which,
though they have not taken effect as o
wished, 1.-THE debt is nathless, and pay
It'll never shall in this world. Secondly
beseech you by the love you bear the
living, do not hide yourself in grief
many days, but seek to help the miser-
able fortunes of N poor child. Thy
mourning cannot avail me. | am but
dust. , Remember our poor
child for his fathers sake, who chose
and loved you in his happiest time.
God is my witness, it is for you and
yours desired life; but it is true | dis
dain myself for begging of it. For
know, dear wife, that your son is the
son of a true man, and one who in his
own respect despiseth death and all his
misshapen and grizzly forms. | cannot
write much. God knows how hardly |
stole the time when all asleep; and it is
time to separate my thoughts from all
the world. Beg my dead body, which
living is denied thee, and either lay it
at Shelbourne orin Exeter, by my father
and mother. | can write no more.
Time and death call me away. The
everlasting God, Intinitive, Inscrutable;
the Almighty God, which is goodness
itself, mercy itself; the true light and
life, keep thee and thine, have mercy
On me and teach me to forgive my per-
sccutors and false witnesses, and send
us to meet again in His glorious king
dom. My true wife, farewell.
Bless my poor boy. Pray for me and
let the good God fold you both in His
arms. Written with the dying hand of
some time thy husband, but now, alas!
overthrown. Yours that was, but now
my own. w. RALEIGH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01
Destruction Of an Old Landmark.

In a recent number of the Chicago
Journal is contained the following ac-
count Of an old southwestern Wiscon-
sin landmark:
Last Saturday the hospital belonging
to old Fort Crawford was DESTROYED bv
fire. This is nm Interesting relic of the
past, an old landmark, and should have
been preserved and protected by the
government. General Zachary TAYLOR
was stationed in this fort before the
Mexican war. JEFF Davis was 4 Lieu
tenant under him there. This was the
headquarters of the old American Fur
company. and the Astors made much
of their money at this post. DR.. Beau
mont was General Taylor's surgeon of
the post, and had charge of the hospi-
tai. 1t was in this building that he
performed the interesting experiments
upon Alex. 81. Martin, the Canadian
boatman, who was shot in the stomach,
a gastric tistula forming, through which
food was introduced into his stomach.
and the process of digestion become
more thoroughly understood. Almost
every ~school-boy is acquainted with the
story Of DIR. Beaumont's experiments on
St. Martin. During the late war the old
fort was occupied as a hospital By tie
government; DIR. John Conant was sur
geon in charge. aud he was the last
government officer in charge of the old
hospital, as after the war the building
was sold to private individuals. Fort
Smelling and Fort Crawford should haye
been kept as interesting relics of the
past.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01
Bangor From the Yanor.

A great many fatal accidents occur
from trying to pour a little kerosene on
the fire to make it kindle better, also by
pouring oil into a lamp while it is
lighted. Most persons suppose it is the
kerosene itself that explodes, and that
if they are very careful to keep the oil
itself from being touched by fire or light
there viii be no danger. But this is not
so. If a can or lamp is left half full of
kerosene oil, the oil will dry up-thati is,
''evaporate''-a little, and will form, by
mingling with the air in the upper part,
n very explosive gas. You cannot see
the gas any m0r than you can see air.
But if it IS disturbed and driven out,
and a blaze reaches it, there will be a
terrible explosion, although the blaze
did not touc;, the oil. There are also
several other liquids used in houses and
workshop, which will produce an ex-
plosiye yapor in this way. Benzine is
one; burning fluid is another, and naph-
tina, alcohol. ether, ch~loroform, may do
the same thing.
In a New York workshop lately there
vas a can Of ben7Ine or gasoline on the
floor. A boy 16 years old lighted q ci-
garette and threw the burning match
OF the floor close to the can. He did
not dream there was any danger. be-
cause the liquid was corked up in the
can. But there was a great explosion,
and he was badly hurt. This seems
very mysterious. The probability is
that the can had been standing there a
good while, and a good deal of vapor
had formed, some of which had leaked
out around the stopper and was hang
ing in an invisible cloud oyer and
around the can and this cloud, when
the match struck il, exploded.
Suppose a girl tries TO fill a kerosene
lamp without first blowing it out. OF
curse the lamp is nearly empty, or she
would not care to fill it. This empty
space is filed with cloud of explosive
vapor up; the vapor is obliged to pour
out over the edges of the lamp, at the
top, into the room outside. OF course
it strikes against the blazing wick which
which the girl is holding down by one
side. The blaze of the wick sets the
invisible cloud of vapor afire, and there
is an explosion which ignites the oil and
scatters over her clothes and over the
furniture of the room. This is the way
in which q Kerosene lamp bursts. The
same thing may occur when a girl pours
the oil over the fire in the range or stove,
if there is a cloud of explosive vapor in
the upper part of the can, or if the stove
is hot enough to vaporize some of the
oil quickly as it falls. Remember that
it is not the oil, but the invisible vapor
which explodes. Taking care of the oil
viii not protect you. There is no safety
except in this rule: Never pour oil on q
lighted fire d into a lighted lamp
Christian Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01
Artistic Cookery.

TO ROAST A CANvAS-BACK DUCK.
Editor, SPIRIT of The Times: Pluck
the duck, except the wings and head
Cut off the wings. Draw the whole in
sides and windpipe. Put alcohol in
small fat pan; set fire to it, and hold the
duck over the flames one minute. Clean
the duck by rubbing with a dry cloth.
Cut off the neck and head. Take the
skin off the head, and remove the eyes.
Put the head inside the duck, with the
end of the bill just sticking out; season
inside with salt and pepper, and truss
in the ordinary fashion. The web feet
are not cut off. Roast on the spit for
about fifteen minutes, few minutes more
or less, according to size.
TO BRoIL A CANyAs-BACK DUCK.
Clean "a for roasting. Split the duck
on the back, season, and anoint with
sweet oil Put the duck in a double
gridiorn with hinge. Cook over a very
brisk fire Tor about twelve minutes.
When placed on dish pour over it melt
ed butter With lemon juice, salt, pepper
and chopped parsley.
To sEl5v. A CANyAs-BACK DUCK
CanvaS-oaoks should be served on
hot plates, and eaten as soon as taken
off the fire Serve with them currant
jelly. fried h3miny in round or oblong
shapes. aad celery salad.
CHARLES D~ELMoNICo,
HOW WARREN LELAND COOKS A CAN
YAs-BAcK.
70 The Editor Of the Near York Sun.
Mr.. Charles Delmonico's recipe for pre-
pairing and cooking canvas back ducks
in this morning Sun is perfect, but he
ommited a very important matter in
the service. 1t requires a bottle of very
cold dry champagne with each duck.
WARREN LELAND.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01
A CURE WARRANTED

Persons ruined in health by unlearned pre-
tenders, who keep them trifing month after
month. taking poisonous andinjarious compounds
sh 4uld apply Immediately.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-01

Married persons, or young men contemplating
marriage. aware of physical weakness lloss Of
provocative power, impotency. nervous debility.
or any other disqualifcations, speedily relieved.
lie. who places himself under the care of DR..
Fishblatt, may religiously confde in his honor as
Il gentleman. and confidently rely upon his skill
AS a physician.