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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31
THE YEAR.
crpcrIT OF THE WORLDS HISTORY.

. PERIOD OF DIsTRUsT AND DEPRsssioS-PhiNoi-
p.r. EVENTS OF A DIsAGREFABLE YEAR.
1883 has been a year of universal distrust,
,orr;ble catastrophes and malignant tendencies
In the United States uncertainty respecting the
effects of tariff changes and general apprehen-
sion of an approaching panic have tended 10
nroduce commercial depression. In Great Britain
iepislation has been retarded by vexauous
obstruction and INSCRIPTIONS partisanship, ana
while criminal agencies have been suppressed
in Ireland and agrarian reforms have been
;uaiciousy carried out, there has been pacltica-
tion without reconciliation. Dynamite plots
have followed assassination; the political revolt
has extended with sullen persistence. France,
alarmed by the instability of its Ministries, has
armed itself in nervous trepidation against
HELPLESS princes and raving Socialists, ana
sought to regain its prestige at the ends OF the
earth. Germany, not content with the Austrian
alliance has multiplied its precautions against
a French war of revenge by counting closer
understanding with Italy and Spain. The Gar
has been crowned, but feeling of uneasiness
pervades Russia The Balkan principahties
distrust all foreign alliances, and are disposed
TO depend upon their own resources. Even IN
Australia there is morbid dread of plratical
schemes of aggression. A year of profound
peace. 1888, has also been period OF unrest
and apprehension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31
JERSEY CITY GAS COMPANIES At VAR.

The Consumers Gas Company, a corporation ~
Gently organized in Jersey City to enter into COM
petition With the two existing gas companies, 10
Jersey City and the Peoples, and to furnish gas
obstacle The Board of Aldermen recently pas d
an ordinance authorizing the Consumers Company,
Of which ex-Congressman OreStes Cleveland IS
President, to construct gas works. lay pipes.
and do everything necessary for going INTO
active operation. Ex-Governor Bedle AZ
counsel for the existing companies, mas
applied to Judge Knapp for writ of &c tlorar 0
remove he ordinance into the supreme court. IL IS
asserted on the part of the plaintiff that the Alder
had no right to pass such an una use
ejtS TO take its supply Of gas from the company
for period Of twentyfye years at 81 90 per l09o
tbot there is any contract expressed or implied, in
the ordinance. or that the new company intends TO
do business In any but an open legitimate manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31
URGING ABSTINENCE AND PROHIBITION

Twelve hundred persons were present at tho
mass-meeting of the Manhattan Temperance Assoc
citation In Cooper Union Hail. Yesterday afternoon.
The speakers were the Rev. Phillip Gemond, of tho
Jane Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and
Brick P0meroy The latter urged total abstl-
nence as necessary for personal safety, and prohibit
ton as necessary for the security OF law. lie be-
leved he said, that the present movement was tho
beginning of a revolution in popular sentiment on
the liquor question, and he compared the situation
to that of the abolitionists before the war.
The Rev. Howard Henderson, of Jersey City, at
tho meeting of the American Temperance Union,
held at Chickerng Hail. yesterday afternoon. said:
The object I'm establishing society the protection
M life and the advancement OF human happiness What
ever Is found working injury 10 that society Il an
evil The crying evil OF the times s ntemperance. How
Il n 10 be put downi no other remedy buu
postive prohibition The law which woud have adopted
by every State the Union this Thou shalt not sell
1uors In this state except at the risk OF imprisonment
for life" Appause Who does not know or the des'iuc
ton strong drink has made among the Inhabitants OF this
earthi Give me the cross bones Of its victims
and could build ladder 10 the milky way. Give me the
mney spent in its purchase and would wall your city
with gold pave your with agate, and turn Central
PARK into grand conservatory, containing the rarest
treasures of field forest and stream. We living In
fast age but arc we ccntented with It's speedt give
Yankee stroke of lightning to ride and he would want
pair OF spurs 10 hasten its speed
w Forbes the London temperance advocate, who
has been lecturng in this country, will sail for
England on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31
MURDERER or ELDERLY WOMEN.
Berlin correspondence o. The london GlCSt;

~ .I.oA.
The sensational proceedings against Dlckhon;
the man convicted OF having brutally murdered an"
rohbed two misery old women, laid bare such an lu
credible degradation among certain class oil criminal
outlaws and their ostensiby respectable accompees'
that Paul Lindau the essayist hasaunehed upon eom
genial theme by describing mis- recent experiences ans
The scum of society To Judge from his graphic desei
ton fully confirming the startling disclosures n. t
during Dickhof's trial. Berlin seems comparatively ~
possess larger community OF regular thieves anu
arels than any other capital Of Europe quite ia
OF Berlin is the intimacy apparently existing lev
detectives and secret police win inc pa researches
carried on OF course In strict Disguise iounu Th mis-
gregating together on most amicabe terms 10 y, aav
oreants many Of whom have TO avod inc IA nlvhs 40
have their own cafes restaurants, hotels anu 49,, nv
which they NAV be found by their friends bui seldom %
the pollce told OF In search OF them Dcknon,
guilt was proved only by strong chain OF h hsr-
evidence several years after the eommst a, Arrest
barous acts had until the moment OF Ms tt had
never been In open conflict with the laws: r against
however been long engaged IN detefrtu IN which
attained almost perfection, Was TO ua Snown to
a,anance OF elderly women, living alone anu court that
he possessed 81 II was proVeu Lat subte
la used 10 worm out their secrets by Ele i%scomiue
natter; ana cunning until the very moment Oh p0'S
their znnrdcrer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31

frontiers Merry has been approached, but has not
been occupied. although force Of 10, 600 men IN.
active service among the Tekke-T urcomans.
The scene of race-confict In the Dual Empire has
been transferred from Bosnia to Croatia. The re-
vival of the Magyar language policy go obnoxious
other points. The revolt was quickly suppressed
and the Hungarian symbols Of authority were re- e.
being repeatedly dispersed by the army. The Tisza
Cabinet having asserted the supremacy Of the gov
erning race wisely compromised the escutheon
question, the bi-ngual Inscriptions and exclusive
ling marriages between Christians and Jews has
been thrown out by the Upper House in Hungary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-31
FRINGE.

The dread news Of the death of Garnbetta the
master genius of the Republic. startled France on
the first day Of the>yoar. Followed, as it al
most Immediately by the loss Of Chanzy, the
heroic soldier, it created a most painful impress
sion. Hoping TO profit by the vague feeling of un-
easiness which pervaded French society. Prince
Napoleon issued manifesto dwelling Upon the in-
capacity of the Government and the disunion of
Parliamentary parties, and referring to the plebs-
cites by which the Empire had been sanctioned.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
Mothers Spinning Wheel.
Concerning One Article that was Not For
sale, and Another which is Cheap
at Any Price,

s'No, sir. wouldn't sell you that for any
money; that spinning-wheel was my moth
er's. 1t was one day, when she was singing
like a lark and making this old wheel hum,
that my father, then a young medical stu
dent afterwards farmer, fell in love with
her-sOme fifty years ago.
So smoke the proprietor of rough bit of
farm land in Ulster county, N. T., to relic
hunter, and "mOther's" spinning g-wheel re-
manned among her children and grandchild-
rem.
pastor of st. Pauls N. E. Church, Chicago,
has used PARKER's TONIC and wishes me
to say that she has found it more effective
than anything she ever used for invigoratng g
and strengthening the system debilitated by
malaria She desires ME also especially to
mention the certainty with which 1t aids
digestion and overcomes exhaustion
Ever since the first household was estab-
lished "mother's" opinion has been more
potent in this world than that of judge, jurist
or physician. Her hand has always cooled
the fever and her voice has been filed with
hope. With each days decline, PARKER'S
TONIC is becoming more deservedly popular
with the women who guard alike husband
and children. 1t eradicates malarial poison
from the blood, from which there is now
such widespread suffering.
Please observe: Dr. PARRER'S TONIC
is not an iYtoIicdnt It is a combination OF
several ingredients, of which none singly
can produce anything like its effect. For
Kidney Stomach and Liver troubles, 1t Is the
standard and unfailinR remedy. In two
sizes: so cents and 81. The latter the cheaper.
HIscox & Co., Chemists, New York.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

THE Wilmington Morning NeaCs re-
Gently paid deserved compliment to
the New York advertising agency Of
George P. Rowell & Co. for promptness
in the settlement of accounts with
newspapers. Occasionally we make
about advertising agents in general
few remarks that may sound bit
harsh but we must say that our bust
ness intercourse with George p. Rowell
6 Co. has been pleasant in every way.
We have found them always willing to
pay fair rates for space and very prompt
in giving attention to bills rendered
them. If all advertising agents were
as fair in their dealings with news
papers as this firm is, a good many
country editors would be happier mer
and better Christians.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
coming manifest in the Editors

coming manifest in the Editors
Drawer'' Of Harper's, in the little pre-
fatory articles of each month, as well
as in the selection of material. In the
Christmas (Decemberl Number, he has
his say about Christmas and, SO to
speak, gives thanks after the feast, as
George William Curtis's paper on
Christmas, = leading the number with
lavish illustration, says grace before
meat.
THE Christmas number of HarpeT''s
Magazine promises to bring together
the most remarkable gathering of au.
thors and artists ever grouped under
one (paper) roof. The former include,
among others, George William Curtis,
John G. Whittier, Miss Thackeray
MRS. Ritchie), E. P. Roe, William
Black, W. D. Howells, George H.
Boughton, Austin Dobson, Charles
Reade, Edward Everett Hale, and
Charles Dudley Warner while among
the artists are E. A. Abbey, James G.
Beard, George H. Boughton, F. S.
Church, Frederic Dielman, Alfred
Fredericks, A. B. Frost, W. Hamilton
Gibson, Alfred Parsons, Howard Pyle,
c. S. Reinhart, W. L. Sheppard, and
Jessie Curtis Shepherd. There will
also be illustrations from paintings by
G. F. Watts, r. A., and from unpub-
lished sketches by Thackeray, Fred
erick Walker, and Dante Gabriel Ros-
setti. The Number will include four
plate-paper pages in addition to the
usual size Of the Magazine.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

In New York yesterday, at midday,
while the street was full of people, a
man was seized by two highwaymen in
front Of the Tombs prison, one Of
whom held him by the throat while the
other rifed his pockets. One Of the
rufians was captured by the police, but
the other escaped. Western highway
men who want to rise rapidly in their
profession and accumulate wealth fast
will begin to leave the lonely roads and
unfrequented mountain paths, where
business is dull, and come to New York
where they can pursue their vocation
with increased success and greater
safety. There are still some good un-
occupied stands for highwaymen in
front of the Tombs, no doubt, where
the enterprising Western rufian would
do well. Probably the highwaymen
could arrange with the authorities for
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
Swent bv Flames,

The most destructive fire that ever
visited the coal regions of Pennsylvania
occurred at Shenandoah, Monday
afternoon. About half-past twelve
O'Clock smoke was seen issuing from
the United States Hotel, large three
story frame structure at the corner
of Main and Centre streets, which was
the oldest building in the town. Before
the alarm could be sounded the build
ing was enveloped in flames. The
flames, caught rapidly to the south and
communicated to the adjoining houses.
The fire department responded as
quickly as possible, but the inadequate
arrangements caused much valuable
time to be lost and for a while the
flames had full sway, urged on by a
strong wind. The efforts of the fire.
N proved unavailing and the borough
lhorities telegraphed to Pottsville,
ahanoy City, Ashland and other
ighhoring towns for assistance, all of
which responded with their departments
as soon as possible. About one O'Clock
the water supply gave out and the fire
apparatus was compelled to lie idle.
Building after building succumbed to
the flames and in a remarkably short
time four squares on Main street were
in ruins, comprising many of the
principal business houses of the town.
Then the flames spread to the right and
left, aided by the wind, and in an hour
and half five more squares in the
heart of the town were burned to the
ground. Every assistance was rendered
by the companies from the neighbOring
towns, but nothing could save the
fated district. One hundred and
forty-six houses are in ruins, leaving
over two hundred and and fifty families
homeless, loosing everything and many
in destitute circumstances. The burned
district is honeycombed with narrow
alleys, which contained flimsy tenement
houses and stables. The residents of
these alleys are the poorest classes of
the Americans, Poles and Hungarians.
The houses containing the latter class
were overcrowded and no idea can be
formed at distance of the destitution
of the miserable people thrown out of
their homes to be dependent on the
charity of their neighbors. As soon as
the extent of the fire was ascertained
the superintendents of the collieries
suspended work and sent the miners to
aid in conquering the fire and rendering
what other assistance might be needed.
Shenandoah, is the largest town in
Schuylkill county, having population
variously estimated from II, 900 to 13,
600 inhabitants. Tne town is situated
twelves miles north of Pottsville, on a
hill. 1t is regularly laid out and ex-
tends over a large area. The streets of
the town are all wide. 1t is one Of the
most important coal towns in the State
and likewise thriving in its business
fully $15O,OO0 being paid out to the
miner severy month.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
Literary and Journalistic.

THE sprightly New York Morning
Journal is on the road for 100000 cir
culation, and will doubtless soon "get
there"
THE Yonkers Daily Record is new
evening paper issued from the Office Of
the Yonkers Gazette. Mr.. Holden, the
editor and proprietor, is veteran jour
nalist and has made the Gazette one Of
the brightest, cleanest and most enter
tanning papers in the Empire State and
he has started the Record on the same
plan. 1t connot win more success than
it deserves.
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER 's
skilled pen and pleasant humor are be.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

A Connecticut man does not believe in
dreams now. He dreamed that a cousin
in California had died and left him $50, 200,
whereupon he wrote to the mayor Of the
town indicated in his dream, making in
quiry about the matter. Strange to relate,
the mayors reply said man answering
to the name and description of the Con-
necticut mans cousin had died there the
day before the letter was received, and
that he had shipped the corpse to the
Connecticut man by express. The mayor
further said that the corpse had lett per
sonal effects valued at $3.50, which were
being held for board bill of S132. If the
Connecticut man would forward the dit
ference the personal effects would be
sent on. The express charges on the
corpse were Ss9.35, and the cousin was one
the Connecticut man never cared much
about.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

THE re-appointment Of Thomas Hol-
comb as Recorder Of Deeds for New
Castle county is, Of course, disap-
pointment to the other applicants and
their friends, but they should, and
doubtless have, accepted the result good
naturedly. Only one man can have
the Office. The Governor gave all a
hearing, and, Of course, did what he be-
lieved to be the will Of the people Of
the county. Mr.. Holcomb has made an
excellent Recorder, and his recon-
mendations for re-appointment were
many and strong.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

THERE IS great rejoicing in the
Republican camp in Massachusetts over
the defeat of Benjamin, the IRE
pressible. Barbecues and banquets
have been held in great plentifulness
and there is great deal Of speechmak-
ing and enthusiasm. The empty bottles
that held the enthusiasm may be found
living about after every jollifcation.
But Ben says he isn't killed as badly as
they think heis.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
Items.

A NEW ENGLAND tooth-pick factory
uses 10000 cords of wood annually.
THE Government stamped envelope
factory at Hartford, Conn.,, made over
fifty million envelopes last month.
THE failure is announced of the
Novelty Rubber Company of New
Brunswick, New Jersey, with liabilities
of $34, 1000. Its suspension throws 400
persons out Of work.
AT THE meeting of the Western
Nail Association in Pittsburg, Wednes-
day, a general suspension of nail
machines was ordered for FIVE weeks,
beginning on December 22d.
A SEVERE STORM ragged on Sunday
night and Monday in the Lake region,
with heavy snow in Canada and por-
tions of New England and Northern
New York. Snow fell to the depth of
two inches in Ontario.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

A REPORT comes from Washington
that Boss Malone is preparing AN
address to the American peOple' in
regard to the late riot at Danville and
the Democratic victory in Virginia.
The American people have already
heard enough from Boss Malone. He
makes entirely too much noise for his
size. He has got to get up and "go,"
and the American people will rather
eniov the performance. Let him slide.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
Teachers Institute !

mHE NINTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
il Teachers Institute of New Castle county
will be held at Middletown, commencing
Wednesday afternoon, November 2lst, and
closing Saturday morning, November Path.
A varied and interesting program has been
prepared for the occasion, including ad-
dresses BY prominent educators. Teachers
friends of education and the epublicgenerally
are cordially invited to be present.
T. N. WILLIAMS,
H. C. CARPENTER,
noy.q-at SItperiDteRdeHts
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

Matthew Arnold argues that the mi
nority is right about as often as the
majority. Yes, that is SO; but, as said the
man who suddenly left farmers melon
patch, with the farmer and two bull dogs
in hot pursuit, sit seems better that we
should bow to the will Of the majority"
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

"We have more respect for Satan than
for many modern good men, for we
know what to expect of the old fellow -
says the Whitehall Times. You know he
will receive you with warmth, anyway
MIDDLETowN, TRANSCRIPT. He will
never kick a fellow outin the cold
Whitehall Times.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

THE RECORD OF LAST MONTHS DRAWING of
The Louisiana State Lottery Company, shows
a large distribution of prizes. The manage
ment was entirely in the hands of Gen'ls
Beauregard and Early. They announce that
ticket No 33 800 (sold in ifths at 81 each) drew
the first capital prize OF s75, 900; one.ftth, or
5000, was collected by Mrs. M. P. Hayer, OF
New York city; another fifth, or $4,000, by
Mr.. Thos. Matterface, alike of New York
city; also amongst others: Ticket No. "a, 424
drew the second capital prize OF $25OOO, ana
was also sold in fifths; one to Fl. G. Richard
son, collected through J. R. Dick & Co.,
Bankers of Meadville, Pa. one to Mrs Z.
Woolery, of Philadelphia, Pa. one to Mr. M.
G. Mitchell, well-known stove dealer, No.
3,1OS IN" st., N. W.. Washington, D.. c., etc,
etc Ticket No. 50, ,499 drew the third capital
prize of $4,000, sold in f1fths, one to Mr.. E. NJ.
FIack, Hopkinsville, Ky; one to VIM: Low
cry, No. 124 W. Madison ST., Chicago, Ill. ) one
to Mr.. j. j. Needing, of Washington, ID. q.
Nos. 80, ,O52 and 93, AZ each drew the fourth
capital prizes of $1,000, and sold in hfths-as
were all the high prizes-and scattered in al
directions Among others: Mr.. VIM H.
Ford of No. 296 Dryades ST., and j. G. Turner,
Common and Baronne sts., New Orleans, La.
The next Grand Semi-Annual Drawing takes
place Tuesday, December 18th, 1888, when
prizes from $3.50, 900 to $50 will be distributed.
Any information can be had on application
to NJ. A. Dsuphin, New Orleans, La, how the
half million dollars and over will be equ1t-
abIy divided
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

WHO can carry New York ?'' is
the question that is puzzling a good
many folks on both sides of the polit-
ical fence. There are more than few
Republicans who are more than half
persuaded that Arthur is the safest
man to try.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
MInnLErnMN PRonITCE MARKE
Spetial s@otites.

OK THIRTY DAYS TRIAL-The Voltaic Belt
Co., Marshall, Mich, will send DR.. Dyes
Celebrated Electro-V oltaic Belts and Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to men
(young or old) who are afflicted with ner-
vous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor. Ad-
dress as above-N. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty days trial is allowed.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

The stove in the waiting roo IN Of th
New Castle railroad station exploded one
day last week and greatly surprised the
occupants of the room. They didn't know
it was loaded.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16
aTrifles Light as Air"

A new rival of quinine is called hydro
chloride of oxethylquinolinehydrid. If
there is anything in name, oxethylqui-
nolinehydrid ought to knock chill out
in one round.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

A New York man has asked tor di-
vorce because mustache is sprouting on
his wife's lip. AS rule, it makes man
mad to have any mustache on his wite's
lip but his own.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

ayes, Maria," said the farmer to his
wife, "we ought to feel very thankful for
the way things have turned out Crops
haven't been anything to brag on, but
both the girls are married. With coal at
$3.50 a ton l couldn't have stood another
winters courtin' without loadin' mort
gage on the farm. And, besides, them
fellers were powerful destructive to mince
pies.''
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

GOVERNOR BUTLER has issued his
Thanksgiving proclamation. Probably
Ben can't feel very thankful this year,
but good many other people in Mas
sachusetts can.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

The attempt to make something out OF
ginger-cake-colored negroes at West Point
has not all been in vain. Ex-Lieutenant
Flipper is chief clerk in a laundry at
Ell Paso, Texas.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

ITIs thought that Secretary Folger
will issue call for ten millions or more
of three per cent. bonds within day or
two.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-16

THERE ARE impressive indications
at this time that New York will be the
great Presidential battle ground in
1894.