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A MetI.edi.t Clergyman Shot Dead.
MYSTERIOUS GivINGS OUT ABOUT THE TRApsGY

MYSTERIOUS GiVINGS OUT ABOUT THE TRADEGY.
LULING, TEX, Aug. 15.-Yesterday afternoon
Lawrence Denman met Rev. X q. Sewen the
street and drawing 44-calibre navy revolver.
fired 1T the minister four times 1nflictlng wounds
which in a short time caused his death. The
causes leading to the shooting are OF a domestic
nature, and can only he published on the trial OF
the case No one blameS Denman. and yet Rev.
Mr.. Sewell is regarded as the vi tim OF con.
spiracy, as he asserted In an ante-mortem state
ment Both parties were highly connected. Mr..
Sewell was a Methodist clergyman and the local
agent OF the American Bible society.
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Affairs i'm West Washiu1tou,

CATTLE MARKET.-At Drovers' Rest live stock
yards cattle sales are reported by Tavenner Bros.
as fOllows:-165 cattle up and sold-Best, 5a5s<c /;
525 sheep and lainbs-Sheep, 3Xa4Hc.; lambs, 51sa
6Kc. Is cows and calves. $25a&50 Market mod
crate.
THR EXCURSION given by VIM. Louis schley
Lodge, No. 4, l. O. NJ, to Giym0nt yesterday was
great success and much enjoyed by all who went
CONGRATULATIONS Seneca, with 1900 BUSH
els wheat: boat George T. Dunlap.with 5000 BUSH
els wheat. 4,s00 bushels wheat was offered but
not sold, on 'Change.
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HI n THIRD MAN IN TEE TRIAL WxAr vince
SHUTS HIN OUT or a RACE WITH HASrAS

WATKINS, n T., August ia-In the FIRST trial
heat OF the professional boat race Wallace Ross.
Plaisted, Grfin Lee and Courtney started a; io:t6
rrst and secured a nne lead; Plaisted was second.
Lee third, Courtney fourth. and Grim NTH.
G1ew up 70 -, third place very easily and
steered toward the outside and almost across
So9rtneys course, 80 that at the half mile they
nad almost locked oars, and Courtney had vir.
tually ceased 10 exert himself. They rowed along.
side Ia this manner for nearly mile before Lee
peared as IL Lee would get the lead, but he on.y
held it momentsrily and Ross won the heat in
third The latter was az least length IN me rc.y
OF Ross The crowd howled It's DISAPPOINTMENT as
it was evident that this would shut Courtney out
OF the second trial heat and out OF any contest
with Hanlan.
COURTNEY CLAIMS SECOND PLACE
IL would have looked like clear put up fob n
courtney had not claimed second place, on ac-
count OF les approximate foul. IL Is not decided
as yet by the referee and judges whether 90 allow
not The interest in the regatta will, TO a great
extent, cease in that event.
POOR ARRANGEMENTs-wE MANAGE BETTER N WASH.
INGroN.
This morning the oarsmen were all ia fIne trim
and the ARRANGEMENTS .or the race were perfect.
a crowd or 5000 persons are In attendance. The
harvest OF pickpockets yesterday continues to-
state have centered here. The regatta committee
are bounteous, but failed to provide a conveyance
own steamer. from which the race was obeeryed
poorly al best The oarsmen were ordered into
position for the first heat at $3.50 O'Clock for the
amateur race, but were slow In answering the
call. The course is on the west side or the lake
one mile and half straight away, rowing towards
Watkins The men in
THE AMATEUR RACE
were all In position at 1905 O'Clock Grfggs OF
Hornellsville, next 10 shore; Hinton, OF Auburn
"a; Hartwell. or Boston, Sd, aud Gallaghan, OF
Elmira, outside.
Hartwell led at the start Hinton second G allachau
next, Greggs falling several lengths behind on the
first quarter The other three men kept close 20.
gether, Hinton keeping very close 70 HartweIl,
with Gallaghan a close third Gallaghan kept
close To the shore and Hinton well out All spurtd
AT the start ana soon showed signs OF fatigue. Ag
the half mile Hinton was next 10 Hartwell Gall
laghan rested and then pressed on with renewed
vlgor. Hirton and Hartwen kept about even. In
the latter haif OF the course Hinton pulled faster
oar by several strokes TO the minute. IL was
continual squirt between the two. Hartwel still
close to the shore, spurted In the last end. and
won With comparative ease I'm IL minutes, 80 sec
ondS, by about length, Gallaghan third. IL wns
a very beautiful, close contest between the FIR,
TWO, FAR better than the "hippodroming" profess
Sional contest on which there had, OF course been
grave doubts concerning Courtney
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The Attachments OF F. Shaw Bros.
PfODcFtV.

BANGOR, ME-, August 15-In attaching the bark
of F. Shaw Bros. about $50 cords at Frenchman's
Grade, on the European and North American divi-
sion Of the Maine Central railroad, near Bancroft,
were passed by. and the ktngman tannery will at
once resume, being able to obtain bark from this
unattached lot. Additional attachments on the real
estate OF F. Shaw Bros. have been placed In Penob-
scott county. as follows: s. B. Hume, OF EaStpOrt,
s2oOs0: Casco national bank, Portland 500 coo and
Saml Greeley, OF Readfeld, $4,000
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THE CONTRACT for furnishing nags for the life.
saving service has been awarded TO Z G. w. Bur-
ton. OF this citv.
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A MISSING YoUTH.-Edward Evans, who resided
with his father paipter at 1888 l2t street, about
a week since disappeared, and nothing has since
been heard or HIN. When he LETT he was dressed
in navy blue flannel with straw hat He Is IL
years OF age, medium build 5h feet high, with
light heir and complexion ana blue eyes
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Swimming the WHIRLPOOL.

CANADA WILL PREVENT ANY MORE FATAL FOOLISH
NESS IF SHE CAN.
BUFFALO. n. Y. August 15.-Au open letter has
been addressed to Capt j. ID. Rhojes by the
Canadian authorities stating that any attempt by
MIN or any other parsons to swim the whirlpool
rapids Will De looked upon as coming from an in
sane person, and that they VIII be prevented from
carrying it out as far taxing the water from
the Canadian shore is concerned.
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An American Contractor Murdered i'm

SAN ANTONIO TEX, August 15-James VIM
tiers, well-known contractor on the Mexican
National railway has been murdered near Saltillo
Mexico. He had gone to that city for funds to pay
Oh his employees. and while returning to camp was
waylaid and killed for his money.
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A MAIL MESSENGER SERVICE has been estab.
lsled AT Fort Penielon. Md.
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Foreign News by Cable.

HOLIDAY IN PARIS
PARIS August l5-To-day is holiday here and
the bOurSe Is closed.
CHOLERA IN CAIRO.
CAIRO, August l5-There were nine deaths from
cholera in this city yesterday.
CHOLERA VICTIMS IN ALEXANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, August 15.-The number OF deaths
here yesterday from cholera was forty.
THE ISLAND OF IscHIA THREATENED WITH ANOTHER
EARTHQUAKE.
LONDON, August 15.-There are alarming signs
OF an earthquake in Serrara, on the Island OF
Ischfa. The springs are drying up. and smoke IS
issuing from assures In the ground The minis
ter OF public works has issued order for the I'm.
mediate erection OF hutS for the accommodation
Of the people in case they are compelled to vacate
their houses
TWELVE MEN KILLED.
LONDON. August 15.-While thirteen men were
being hauled TO the surface at a mine near the
town OF Redruth. Cornwall, to-day, the rope
attached to the car in which they were standing
broke. Twelve Of the men were precipitated TO
the bottom Of the shaft and instantly killed.
THE SPANISH ELECTIONS.
MADRID, August 15.-The cabinet have nxed on
the 18th instant as the date for the elections for
members o, the corteS
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Cu. RurpEnr
nos. 4O3 AND 4O5 7TH STREET NORTHWEST.
HEADQUARTERS FOR THE WHITNEY chill.
DREN'S CARRIAGE COMPANY.
IhE CHEAPEST FOR BEAUTY, COMFORT AND
DURABILITY IN THE MARKET.
Lawn Tennis, CroGuet. Bicycles, Velocipedes Arch.
erJ. Fishing Tackles. Wagons, &c.
Cali and examine the Goods. Prices to euit the
uIes. t2l
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue, 1893 127; customs. s72s.0is.
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THE HILISDALEs WIN THE STAR cUP-THE CoLUM-
Ella EIGHT BEATEN By THE METRoPoLITANS-THE
PRIZES AWARDED LAST EVENING.
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THE LIFE-sAvHG STATIoNs-The Treasury de-
pertinent to-day issued orders Tor the opening OF
all the life-sav.ng stations Oh the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts on the 1st OF September.
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GUARDING VIRGINIA MURrEBERs AGAINST LYSCH.
Egs.-Gov. Cameron yesterday ordered the Lynch
burg Home Guards to Chatham, Pittsyyania
county, Va, to guard the jail there from threat.
ened attack by mob OF SEQ persons, who are said
to be determined TO lynch the three negroes who
murdered Sheppard. The guards left last night
for Chatham, Capt. Holt commanding.
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THE FIRST COPIES Of the printed report Of the
proceedings OF the Jeanette court OF inquiry
were received at the Navy department to-day
from the government printing Office.
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NEW BANKs-The acting controller OF the cur
rency to-day authorized the following banks to
begin business: The First National Bank. of
Taylor, Texas, capital $50 600. The Decatur Ma
tlonal Bank OF Decatur, Ind. capital $4,000: the
South Branch Valley National Bank. CT MOorefleld.
West Va, capital $50 GOO; the First National Bank
OF Punxsntawney, Pa. capital $4,000; the First
tory, capital $4,000.
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DEATH OF GEN. HAINEs.-!Thc War department
Is informed OF the death OF General Thomas J.
Hiines, Of the subsistence department. which oc-
CURED at Hartford. Conn.,, yesterday morning. He
nad Deen on sick leave for long time He
will be remembered as being In the commissary
generals Office here for a long time.
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COLORED IMMIGRANTS IN CUBA.-The State de-
partment has been advised that all prohibtory
restrictions upon the landing OF colored persons
In Cuba have b.en removed
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TWELvE MEN KILLED.
THE SPANISH ELECT,

MADRID, August 1a-The cabinet have fixed on
the 18th instant as the date for the elections for
members OF the cortes,
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OF the Navy, in the absence OF both the Secretary
and Rear Admiral Nichols who has been acting
death OF his mother ard brother. respectiyely.
Admiral Nichols Is going to Richfeld Springs n
Y, for a short vacation. Commodore English took
charge OF the Office to-day.
PERsoNAL-Dr Garnett, who was summoned to
York, Pa, Tuesday, to attend Judge Jeremiah
Black. who was suffering intense pain from strc-
ture OF the bladder, has returned to Washington,
and reports Judge Black recovering AS soon as
he was relieved from pain the Judge remarked,
jefferson Davis. .Alvord ard his daughter. r.
Mrs. Dr.Thomas Craig. have returned to Washing.
ton..IDon Luis /. Domlnguez. the Argentine
minister, with his secretary and members or the
legation, and Joshii Terashima Munenori, the Ja-
panese minister, are at Niagara Falls.-The AS
on his Yellowstone excursion, who sends the glow
Ing descriptlons OF scenery, etc is Col
NJ v. Sheridan. the well-known brother and stan
been at Cresson Springs, has returned to Washing
ton. - Milton l. Britain and wife are at
sReapans ana ws save aew gone fo
Park, New Jersey.--Mlss Matte Gould, of south
washington, has returned from visit to Glencoe
OF the department OF Justice, Will leave this after
noon for his vacation. He win go to Philadelphia,
GEapn May Lay and and. Long n and Miss
| Mrs. Hun, in New York. Gen. Drum Will after
wards go TO Long Island for a weeks fishing.
McKeeyer will have charge OF the adjutant gen
erals Office but one is acting as adjutant GEN
eral, as an order OF the Secretary OF War is ne
cessary;-,Edward Darling, composer of the
Jolly Bachelors" the successful comic opera.
Is to purchase q summer home at NyacI
on the Hudson.-James w. Tyler is at Cane
May.--MisS Mary McGin Is at Rawley
| Springx-W. NJ Carpenter has gone to Cape
May:-Mrs T. NJ McNeely is at Waterford, va.
w N: Shuster is at Cape May.-James l.
| at Round Hill, va.-Mrs Lucien Peyten is at
B0cOck, va. Il. Highly Is at the FauquieI
White Sulphur Springs-Mrs a. I. Johnson is
at Berkeley Springs-Miss Eva Littell is at Lin.
coin, LOud0n county, Va--Mrs. Admiral Rey.
nOlds is at Asbury Park.-Miss Mary Keys q at
J Narragansctt Pier
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was very good one. The starters were Jas.
Pilkington, the stroke of the metropolitan eight;
W. c. Mckinney. of the Potomacs; P. A. Dempsey,
OF the Pennsylvania club; Ed. waterman, of New
Orleans, and E. B. Morgan, of New Orleans.
Dempsey was decidedly the fav0rite, and odds
were offered on him against the field. At the start
ne JumpeG away ike flash, followed by McKin-
ney and Pilkington 1t was soon evident that the
race was between these three. At the half mile
and Plikington were making a hard hight for
secon1 place. At the mile Pi!kington had shaken
on Kinney and tried to catch Dempsey. but the
being about five lengths ahead Of Piikington, who
leo Ecklnnny by about length. Time: Demp-
sey, lO:23 Pilkington, 1928; Mckinney, 10:40
THE SENIOR FOURs
The last race was for senior fours. There were
four entries-the Ottawas, OF Canada; Eclipse, of
New Orleans; Columbia, OF washington, and the
famous Hillsdales. The Columbias were not on
hand when the referees boat returned to the
start ana after waiting until the time was up, a
start was made. The Eclipse crew got away first
with 52 stroke, the Hillsdales next. rowing 4S,
the 0.tawas ta S., third rowing a Within the first
and were rowing that peculiar quick stroke that
seemed to have the power OF machinery behind it.
AT the three-4uarters the Hillsdales led by four
lengths The Hillsdales crossed the line with a
ieaa OF SIX lengths. which they could have in
creased to ten without any trouble. Time-Hnls-
THE PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
In the evening large crowd gathered at the
Riggs house. where the presentation Of prizes took
place. Commissioner West made q short but
happy address, and afterwards presented the
prizes to the victors with appropriate remarks.
Hillsdales, he said:-" It would not be Courteous
TO you, In parting with this beautiful trophy, con-
tr1buted by an enterprsing journal OF this CITY,
say that we do so reluctantly. But whatever dts
appolntment attends its surrender fnds compen-
sation in the thought that possession OF It was
strenuouSly contested for and dearly earned, and
that you carry It away with you coupled with the
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CONSOLIDATED INTERNAL REVENUE DISTRICTS
The Executive order consolidating internal reve-
ME Districts so far as 1T affects the following
named districts, went into effect to-day: District
o! Alabama district OF Colorado. ID. 4th and 9th
districts OF Virginia, and 1s, 9h 18th, 22i and 23d
districts OF Pennsylvania. The Orier so far as 1T
affects the fONOWfnrnamed districts will 90 into
operation on the Goth inst, 2d and 4h d strictS OF
Iowa, and the districts OF Montana and Nebraska.
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THE CREEK TREATY OF PEACE.-Gen. Clinton B.
Fisk and E. Whittlcsey, the commissioners ap-
pointed to settle the troubles in the Creek Nation
have transmitted TO the Indian bureau the agree
ment ana rccomm EdatiOnS signed by twenty
nine chiefs OF the Creeks, in which they bind
themselves to stand by existing treaties and TO
use IN II best efforts to maintain peace. Certain
abuses are to be corrected by the next legislative
council, and all persons charged with offenses
growing out OF the late troubles are granted am.
neSty.
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A TERRIFIC SToRM.-Commander Pearson, OF
the Wachusett, reports to the Navy department
the arrival OF that vessel at Apia Samoan Islands,
May TO- storm visited the Samoan group March
"a, accompanied by shocks OF earthquake. The
American brig Sheet Anchor, OF San Francisco,
was wrecked. The captain and steward were lost.
-Four German vessels were wrecked. The east
end OF the island OF Savaii was visited by tidal
wave, which swept away all houses along the
beach for fifteen miles
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For SAFE.

I>OR SALE.-My residence on Crosb, 30
july i0ttf "'ER
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WINTHROP.

Miss Jessie Knight, daughter of Nelson d.
Knight, Esq, who was on the boat stage that
recently capsized at Hallowell ledge, lies
critically ill with typhoid fever at her fathers
residence. She was taken sick Immediately
on her arrival home. DR.. Brickett of Au-
gusta has been called in consultation and
everything that medical skill can do, is be-
ing done to s-ve the fair young life. Miss
Knight is young lady of excellent promise,
being gifted with great amount of musical
talent, and if her life is spared as We all trust
it will be-will doubtedlv shine as ''star'
in the musical world.-Mrs. Hannah Bailey,
widow of Moses Bailey, entertained large
party of her friends, Tuesday, with a sail on
Lake Maranacook and dinner at the grove
Friday evening. Winthrop Cornet Band gave
concert at the grove, with a moonlight ex-
cursion, a supper and dancing - The
apple crop will be a complete failure
u. A. LongtellOw, Esq, realized SIS 90 per
barrel for the last two lots OF Russell apples
he sent to BostOn.-Chas. ii. Gale, Esq,
probably cuts more hay than any other man
In the State of Maine. He is the only man
we ever saw that loves work for works sake ::
others work for the remuneration it brings,
he labors because he loves to.-Our physi-
clans, three in thunderstorm, Cochrane and
raggett-are exceedingly busy. The over
flow of the ponds caused by the raising of the
dams by the Gardiner Water Power Co, is
thought to cause an additional amount of
disease. Legislation ought to be had on this
subject to protect the health and lives of our
citizens. Health and happiness to the many
are of more consequence than additional
wealth to the few.
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CAPT. WEBB DROWNED.
Failure of His Reckless Venture M
Niagara.

BUFFALO, y. Y, Jnly "a.
Capt. Matthew Webb the noted English
swimmer, persisted in an attempt to swim the
Niagara River whirlpool rapids this after
noon. He was rowed out in a skiff to a point
in the river opposite the Old Maid of Mist
landing bv John McClay. the terrymsn at the
falls, and leaped from the boat at two min
utes past four O'Clock. The daring swimmer
passed the big rapids all right, keeping in
the middle of the stream. When he struck
the whirlpool he was rushed to the American
side, where the waves, it is estimated, are
from 80 to 40 feet high, and the last seen of
him he was throwing up one arm. His in
tention had been to pass the whirlpool on the
Canadian side. His shoot of the rapids was
intensely thrilling. The refusal Of the rail-
roads and the hotels at the falls to have any
thing to do with what thew termed ''his go
ing to his death" rendered the affair finan-
cially failure. The river has been searched
for two miles below the whirlpool. but no
trace of Webb could be found, and il is gen.
orally believed that he was engulfed in the
whirlpool, Capt. Webb leaves a widow and
two children in England.
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A Nest of Young Eagles.

NORWICH, July %.
The attention Of passengers on the pleas
ure steamers from New London to Block
Island or Watch Hill, is always attracted to
the spindle on a reef Just outside the harbor
Years ago a fish eagle took possession of the
big iron cage that surmOunts the iron spindle
rod, and has built a nest and reared family
there every season since. 1t is known far
and wide among visitors to the shore as the
Eagles Nest" and at almost anv time of
the day one of the birds may be seen perched
upon the cage while the mate is proving
around Fishers Island Sound looking for
fish Late in June this year, Frank SEWN. a
Norwich boy, while sailing, stopped at the
Eagles Nest and determined to reach the top
He climbed up the straight rod, which il
about ten feet long and perfectly smooth
and pulled himself over the iron Stats of the
great basket so that he was able to look into
1t. He found three feathered young birds in
the nest. While he was making the ascent
the old bird wheeled savagely about his face
uttering shrill bries of rage and terror, and
when he reached the summit of the cage she
darted about So closely that her wings almost
brushed his face. Young SEWN is said to be
the first person who ever reached the top of
the spindle. On last Friday the young ones,
which were nearly grown, were seen sitting
with the parent birds and looking soberly
into the water
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Hook Tests were made in the rough sea,
however. of the speed and ability of the
boat TO manRnvre, she would have to do
in case of an attack The engineers in charge
were highly pleased with the results. the craft.
although of iron and 20 feet long, moving
around at good speed within her own length.
There is powerful engine in the stern of the
boat, especially constructed by the elder Erics-
son for the purpose of turning her. This ma
chinery not only works the ruider- but il oper-
ates huge siphon- that throw the water with the
boat. and thus cause additional power 10 aid
her movements. the water aiding instead of
retarding the turns. After extended trials Of
the seaworthiness and celebrity of the Destroy
er in deep and rough water, the vessel re-
turned to the Narrows. where the torpedoes
were fired from the submerged gun Every
thing worked satisfactorily. Afr the tor
pedoes had gone few wards distance they
rose TO the surface and continued on for 100
yards with unerring certainty. Wooden car
tridges were used a. substitutes for the tor
pedoes, ami these were picked up abont the
Bay after the trials were over. The deep-sea
tests will be made this weekly J. Times,
24th
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In view of the fact that the democratic
organs loudly accuse the republicans of
traflikcing in votes, the Boston Traveller
says: 80 it is everywhere with the de
mocracy, if its own organs are to be be-
lieved. North, South. East and West
from Maine to Virginia. and from New
York to Indiana, and all the way between
this precious party declares that it is
constantly being sold out and bought up.
Well may it call itself the Free Trade
party. 1t trades freer. on its own
brazen-faced confessions than any other
party known to American history. Free
trade is. verify. its shibboleth On its
own showing It's voters are devoted disci-
pies of that political economy which buys
in the cheapest and sells in the dearest
maik et. And yet. with all its confessed
corruption, it stands and whines over its
disappointments. and rails at the republi
cans, because its noble army of free trad
ers believe that their ballots, like the tariff
should be tor revenue only"