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The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

This morning at 6 o'clock, Prof. F.
widows will usher in Exposition
Day by the ringing of the "Oxford
changes, and giving national
salute on the magnificent chime of
bells cast expressly for the Exposi-
ton by Henry McShane s. Co., of
Baltimore. Years ago the ringing
of chimes at Brussels and Liege had
as strong hold on lovers of music
as the opera has on Parisians to-day.
All the great masters of bells in
Europe assembled at these cities
annually to contest for prizes to be
awarded to the best performer. The
entire population of the two cities as
sembled around the cathedrals to lis
ten to the music, the day being re-
garded almost as a national festival,
These competitive trials naturally
brought the ringing of chimes to the
highest perfection, but of later years
interest in this class of music has not
been as general or as engrossing,
Prof. widows, however, has devoted
years to the study of chimes, and has
succeeded in bringing the art up to
its former perfection. BY general
consent of every connoisseur in this
class of music, the Exposition chimes
are the finest ever cast, and controll-
ed by the master hand of the artist
who has them in charge, they will
no doubt, give out as sweet music
this morning as was ever heard ii
the great Belgian cities.-N. O
Times Democrat, 10th.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25
EDITORIAL MATTER
rom Tri- lveeklv issues of Monday and Frida

GEN. Hazen has preferred charges
against Lieutenant Darlington fol
disobedience of orders. Somebody
was fearfully and terribly blamable
for the crimes or blunders or both OF
the Proteus ''rescuing" expedition
The failure to reach or find Greeley
was excusable, but the failure to
leave ample supply of stores out of
the ships abundance,at various points
along the coast for the use of Greeley
and his men on their retreat, was in
comprehensibly stupid if not mali
ciously cruel. No orders to that
effect were needed. A man who
was retiring before the resistless
squadrons of the ice King, with full
consciousness that others yet further
north and far more helpless must
soon follow, clambering over the ice
and snow, and who required to be
ordered to make deposits of provi-
sions for the maintenance Of those to
come, was not fit to command any
thing. If he is court martialed it
should be for failure to provide for
Greeley's retreat, whether orders to
50 provide were given or not, and the
only admissible defence should be
positive orders from his superiors not
to establish depcts of supplies.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25
The WI. az d.

The death of Col. G. Jordan, a few
weeks since, caused a vacancy in the
Office of General Manager of the
Mobile g. Ohio Railroad, in which
capacity he had acted for several
months prior to his death. We un-
derstand that the position has been
recently filed by the election of
Col. I. M. r. Talcott, late General
Manager of the Richmond & Dan, lille
system, which position he has held
continuously for fifteen years since
the war, and during the "unpleas-
antness" he was an officer on the staff
of General Lee. He is a civil en-
gineer by profession, thoroughly ac-
quainted with railroad matters and
requirements, and will doubtless
make his ability and experience plain
ly felt on the line Of the "Old Reli,
able"
Mr.. ]. G. Motley, who served ii
Col. Jordan's office business during
the last few years in both freight and
passenger traffic and will continue to
do so under the management of its
present able and popular corps o
officers.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

The Illinois Central road is fur
nished its line-its locomotives and
workshops-with coal from the Hi
nois mines. This we get from the
last issue of the Aberdeen EXAMINER.
This Illinois coal is very inferior to
our Alabama mines. 1t costs more
than the Alabama coal, and why it
is preferred is to us mystery.-Co-
lumbus Index.
The Index is very badly mistaken.
The coal referred to was from the
mines near Duquoin, Illinois, and
there has never been finer quality
of the black diamonds dumped in
Columbus or Aberdeen, while it is
greatly superior to much that the
citizens of both places are frequently
forced to use in their stoves and
CRATES. Were it an inferior quality
the Illinois Central would never
touch it.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

From the best information obtain
able, Mississippi aill eclipse all the
States in the size, souudness and
freshness of her timber specimens at
the Exposition. This will be qnite
triumph if oousummated when it is
remembered that some oi the iorest
States have been collecting their
specimens and exhibiting them for
years, while Mississippi had to go to
the woods for every stick she shows
this summer aud fall jackson Led
ger.
The above paragraph is an edito'
rial which appeared in the Exam incl
last week and could have been as
easily accredited to US as to "the best
information obtain able" etc.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25
Ex- President jefferson Davis

rrived by the steamer Natchcz from
New OJeaus this morning at 4
o'clock, and is the guest Of his rela
tive. Mrs Porterfeld, in this CT ty.
A Posr reporter had a pleasant little
chat with The distinguished gentle
man this morning During the briet
interview Nj. Davis, after declaring
that he never discussed political
-.igggasGd the paIef JhGt il the eIea'
ton Of Mr. Cleveland to the 'Presi
dency au era Of good feeling is
assured.similar to that secured by the
election Of lIr. Monroe. A- decAnd
ed to express an opinion upon the
formation OF his Cabinet, but feels
confident Mr.. Cleveland will call to
his aid the ablest men of the party,
and upon the whole he predicts a
most prosperous era both for the
South and The North growing ont OF
the success OF the Democracy. He
pleasautiy waived a discussion ii the
General sherman newspaper contro
versy, further than to say, the news
pupers so far hive the inst Of it.
Mr. Davis appears in excellent
spirits and is enjoying his usua
good health. I is 70 be regretted
that his visit to Vicksburg-wberl
he is SO muck honored and respected
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25
The Memphis Selma and Bruins
wick.

A private letter from Col. j. l.
Morphis, dated at Oxford, December
18th, says; "IIon. R. A. Hill, of the
United States District Court, to-day
approved a contract with Dunnovant
Kelly & Piper, to finish the Memphis
& Selma Railroad from Memphis tc
Holly Springs, and their attorneys
say there will be no failure this time
They obligate to build in six months
but claim that the road will be in
operation within four months"
WE reproduce the following edi-
torial from the Columbus Dispatch
as indicative OF the contrast in bust
ness between that city and Aberdeen:
The merchants are gen orally COM
planning of a dull holiday business.
As compared with former years very
little is being done IN any line. Said
a prominent Market street dry goods
man yesterday: During my entire
residence in Columbus-a period
embracing many years-l never saw
things so dull. There are a good
many people on the streets it is true
but take it as a rule everybody is
buying close and there is very little
of what might be termed holiday
laxlty' APPARENT.
"What are the causes of this stag
nation?" was asked.
ga variety of causes might be
enumerated" he replied, "but the
basis of all our business in this sec
ton being the crops, naturally the
short crop this year is the chief cause.
Then again Columbus has felt to a
considerable extent the financial de-
preston that exists all over the coun-
try. Our farmers are holding fast tc
what little they have and nine out o.
every ten you meet propose to start
the year upon the most economical
basis possible. Taking it altogether
the outlook for the future is not very
encouraging but those of us who
have watched our points carefully
will pull through all right. We may
not make much during the next 1;
months but if we keep our head
above water ! think we ought to b,
satisfed--very well satisfied"
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25
YOuNG MEN!-.g.EAD r,ars.

THE Vo1rAIo BELT Co, of Marshall,
Mich, OFF, TO send their celebrated
ELECTRO VoLTAIo BELT and other ELEo
TRIO APPLIANCES on trial for thirty days,
to men (youug or old) fllicted with ner-
vous debility, loss OF vitality and mans
hood, and all kindred troubles. Also
for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
and many other diseases. Complete
restoration to health, vigor and man
hood guaranteed. No risk is incurred as
thirty days trial is allowed. Write them
at once for illustrated pamphlet free,
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

The exhibit of the Tombigbee
Woodenware Factory for the New
Orleans Exposition was displayed
Monday at the furniture store of
Capt. r. r. Speirs. During the day
it attracted the attention Of u great
many passers-hy and many favorable
comments were made upon it. 1t
consisted of axe, pick and smaller
handles, baseball bats, scroll and
bracket work and a beautiful floor
and railing, the floor being composed
of 10 different kinds Of wood. The
work was all splendidly executed and
will no doubt attract much attention
at New Orleans.-Columbus Dis.
patch.
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

@. V. Majors, Esq. of Rolla, Mo-,
writes. 81 take pleasure in adding my
testimony to that of hundreds Of olhera,
as to the efficacy of Prickly Ash Bitters.
[ have not only sold it here and in Ar
kansas but have used it myself, and as a
regulator OF stomach and bowels, do
not think there is anything better. IT.
action on the bowels is free, without
causing any gripping or pain whatever
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

The Mississippi exhibit at New Or
leans is represented us being very
fine and attractive; the natural pro-
ducts and resources Of our State are
there in great variety. This speaks
volumes in commendatiou of the ac.
tive aud uuceasing lubors Of Major
S. A Jonas, our worthy State Conn
missioner, aud it is no doubt a source
of great qualification to him when
he views the result of the efforts
made by himself aud his assistants
With Major Jonas at the head Of The
Mississippi department the people
Of our State have felt perfect conf
dence in the completeness Of Che ex
hibit, and it is needless to add that
they vii not be disappointed. bui
will find it fully equal to all represent
tations that have been made.--Oo-
lumbus Dispatch
The Aberdeen examiner., 1884-12-25

The passenger trains on the "Big
j." has found it necessary to put
on an extra train. The freight trains
also have all he work they can do,
jackson Ledger.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
PA BLAINE SAT- UPTy BED.

Walker Blaine is credited with saying OF his
father: "The morning after the election Pa
sat up In his bed and wrote on his history.
He knew he was defeated aud went to work
at something else" Il was two days after
the election that Mr.. Blaine telegraphed the
Republican committee that he thought he
was elected, and instructed them 10 count
him in at New York. II was In accordance
with these instructions that the committee
went to work, and their efforts so revived
the dropping spirits Of the Republicans that
hundreds of thousands Of dollars we're wag-
cred on Blaine by betting men, Thursday
and Friday after the election. It was in
view OF this menace that the Democratic Ma
tional ommittee called for an expression OF
popular sentiment on Saturday night, Nov.
S, and it was that grand response which
weakened Mr.. Blaine and his committee.
When the reports Of that great uprising Of
the people came rolling in on Sunday and
Monday morning Mr.. Blaine's committee
concluded that perhaps was not elected after
all, even though he had telcgraphed to
that effect from Augusta. They evidently
concluded that it would be the part of discre-
tlon 10 respect the popular VIII ana allow the
man who has been elected to receive the "of-
fetal count" From that time on there was
considerable buster, but no serious attempt
to obstruct the fair count. But If we are to
believe the Son, Mr.. Blaine knew on the
morning of Nov. 3, that be was defeated,
but was willing to take the place by hook or
crook if it could be secured.
IT is more creditable to Mr.. Blaine to as
sumo that bis son Walker allows his mouth
to run at random and that he fixed the date
when his father "sat up in bed and wrote on
his history a few days too early. II he had
placed if on Sunday morning, Nov. Q, when
the echo of the Saturday night meetings was
reverberating through the country, there are
some perhaps who might be inclined to ac-
cept his statement as the truth.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

ReDGny Rye this afternoon aud Erenfn0.
An audience very fair as to size, consider
ing the uniayorable character of the weather,
and highly appreciatve, assembled at the
Grand last night to witness the spectacular
drama, ''The Romany Rye" The atten-
dance throughout the week has
been very gratifying, large au-
diences being the rule nightly,
There viii be matinee performance this af-
ternOon, at which silver souvenir plaques
will be presented the ladies. and the last per-
Torrance win be given tonight.
The sale of seats for the engagement of
the Abbott Opera company opened at the
Grand yesterday, and the demand for good
sittings was eneouragingly large. The en-
gagement begins Monday night, and in
order to secure choice seats application should
be made early.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
Il Startling Disclosure.
lChicago Times, 81.

1t is fair to presume that the agreement to
restore east bound passenger rates which was
to have been submitted tomorrow for the
signatures of the general passenger agents Of
Chicago trunk lines will not be signed. 1t
is also reasonable to suppose that the situa-
ton will grow much worse before ii becomes
better. These apparently untenable suppo-
sitions in the light OF the results of8Wednes-
days meeting are based upon a truly start
ling disclosure made late yesterday afternoon.
The Chicago representative of a competitor
Of the New York Central was advised by tele-
graph yesterday to watch the Chicago ticket
market closely, as important developments
were looked for His vigilance resulted in
the discovery of New York Central scheme
which promises TO put rates from Chicago to
New York on the basis of rates from New
York to Chicago. He claims. to have found
blocks of return coupons of the New York
Central issue, reading from Chicr-o to New
York over the Lake Shore IL Michigan Central
aggregating between 500 aud 600, which the
brokers were selling at SO. Those over the
Lake Shore and New York Central were form
20 l., stamped by the New York Central at
No. Alb Broadway, New York, Nov. 20, Yves
terday), and limited returning until Dec. 81.
The fact that return coupons were on sale in
Chicago scalping shop on the day they
were supposed to have been stamped in New
York would indicate pretty clearly that that
portion of the tickets FROM New York to Chi
cago had never been used by travellers, hut
that the return coupons were sent directly to
the Chicago scalper. The tickets reading
over the Michigan Central and New York
Central were form d % h, were stamped in
New York NoY Is, (Tuesday), and were
good until Dec. 81
The agent making these discoveries tele-
graphed the result last evening to his man
agement, and the inevitable effect viii be a
renewal Of the hostilities with more vigor
than ever.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
COLLEGE VANDALS.

Vandalism is becoming very prevalent
among students in Eastern colleges. Does
this come from the modern system of cult
waiting Drawn in boat racing, and base ball
and other like educational exercises. instead
of brain in literary pursuits, At Williams
town, Massachusetts,, when the Democrats
were having jubilee over the election Of
Cleveland, two hundred college students
with tin horns and other noisy demonstra-
tions, set upon, disturbed and dispersed the
meeting. And this occurred at the alma
Mater of the lamented Garfield. Is this the
fruit borne from the teaching and long Pre-
sidency of the venerable Mark Hopkinsl
A few nights ago. the college student van
dals of old HARVARD committed Ioutrages of a
most dastardy and inexcusabe character
The statue erected in honor of the venerable
Rev. John Harvard, the founder of the coll
lege, was mutilated and other similar out
RACES perpetrated-
The esthetlc citizens OF Cambridge and
the ''Hub'' look with holy horror upon the
wild prapks Of the cowboys of Arizona, but
tolerate with comparative serenity the cul-
chawed vandals of New England.
How often are the police of New Haven
called out 10 quen riotous disturbances
among the students Of venerable old Yale 2
Not long since student lost his ife from
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
Stonned hv a Telerranh Pnle.

An exciting runaway accident took place
on West Third street about O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, resulting in painful injuries
10 a contractor named Steiner, residing in
the Sixth ward. About the hour named he
was driving horse attached to a light
wagon down Third street and when
opposite the store occupied by Sheriff-e
Richter the animal became frightened and
ran away. On reaching St. Peter street the
horse SHE'D and cOllided with a telegraph
post, the force of the shock being such as to
smash the wagon and throw Mr.. Steiner to
the sidewalk. In falling he struck on his
head, sustaining an ugly looking scalp wound.
The horse proceeded in its mad flight to
Bridge square where it was captured by
Officer Ives. After having his wounds
dressed, Mr. Steiner was able to proceed to
his home in West St. Paul
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22


THE excuses which are being offered for
Mr. Blaine's failure to rebuke Rev. Burch-
ard on the spot are various and amusing.
One is that Mr.. Blaine's attention was d.
verted at the moment and he did not notice
the remark Another is that he heard IL but
as Rev. Burchard is very old and hAsn't any
teeth he mumbles his words, aud Blaine
thought he said, ''Rum, Mormouism and
Rebellion" Still another is that though Mr..
Blaine was looking straight at Burchard be
was framing his reply IN his own mind and
did not hear a single word that he uttered.
On brother B1rchard's behalf It is alleged
that he was paid a handsome sum
by the Democrats to make his allit-
erative remark. Another story is that be has
three sons who were all ardent supporters Of
Cleveland and that they set up the job on the
old man and got him to inject it in his
speech, there being one big r for each son. 1t
is possible that some Of these stories on both
sides are not true.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
qho Josefy Concert.

The admirers OF genuine musical talent are
promised a rich feast on Tuesday evening
next in the appearance of the gifted pianist
Rafael Joseffy. He will give performance
at Plymouth church on the evening named
and no one should miss the opportunity to
hear the celebrated and worlds most re-
nowned pianist
In speaking Of his performances trust
worthy exchanges say:
''JcseIy was never heard to greater advan-
tage than in the beautiful Schumanu Con-
certo. His crisp, delicate touch, which, with
all its fine quality, is not lacking in virile
power, was exempliied as it has seldom been
before, and the marvellous technical skill
which he exhibits was never more conspic-
Gus. ~. L. Times.
''Joseffy played the Littolf Concerto, in
which nobody before had given complete
satisfaction until Dr. Won Bulow played it
here, nor since; but the recollection OF Won
Bulow's wonderful playing viii be effaeed
by that Of JOseffy. II was perhaps the most
wonderful piano performance Of the age"
~ Y World
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
THE RAILROADS.
The Western Passenger Fight Going
BrareTy On

The Western Passenger Fight Gofn0
BrGreIy On
The only new developments in the west
ern passenger war Thursday was the an
nouneemeut made By the Alton that COM
meneing yesterday morning it would sell
tickets between St. Louis and Peoria for 50,
between st. Louis and Galesburg for 81. 90,
between st. Louis and Mendoza for s4.35,
ana between ST. Louis aud Aurora for So, 60.
Iuis Is cut of more than one-half of the
regular rates, and with the exception Of
reoria the above are oil local points on the
Burlington.
The rates between CHICAGO and Missouri
river points and Chicago and St. Louis re-
main the same as heretofore announced.
Thus far the low rates have had but little
effecton the passenger traffic, and the busi-
ness OF the various roads engaged in the
conflict is bu: little better thaa it was when
full rates were charged.
1t is surmised that at the meeting of the
Railway association to-day an effort is to he
made to discuss the existing war OF try 10
prevent the new unlimited rates between
Chicago and Kansas City and Chicago and
St. Louis from going on the new rate sheet.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 20.-The opening II
the new route to Chicago via the Chicago.
Burlington Il Quincy has awakened lively
fight between the Chicago 81 Alton aud the
owners of the Owl train route. When the
rate to Chicago dropped to SO every one
thought the limit had been reached. But the
Chicago, Burlington Il Quincy became Of
Tended at the Chicago Il Alton for the rea-
son that, after the Chicago, Darlington 81
Quincy had extended the cou sies of its
road to the cattlemen, the Alton came in
with similar but more pressing invitation.
Besides this the Quincy claims that the Alton
has been acting 'too smart" Anyhow, and
this morning the Chicago, Burlington Il
Quincy began cutting local rates. The ban
ners on the outer wall gave Springfield as
$3.50, this being reduction from So Is.
Jacksonville is quoted at 81, the regular rate
being S2.95. Bloomington went from 81 30
10 S2.15 ard Dwight, usually sold at $3.50,
could be had at S2.15. When local rates are
cut then loss Of blood begins to be felt, as it
is on local traffic that revenue is derived to
carry on a through rate warfare. It is
thought that general break up will occur,
not only east of st. Louis but at Kansas
City, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, ard
even cities OF smaller pretensions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-22
FALsIFYTNG TIE KETs.

The New York city papers are putting the
Tribune in tight corner. The Sun, Herald,
World, Times and Journal, all claimed CleTe.
lands election on the morning OF Nov. 5
and gave the figures on which they based their
a small plurality for Blaine and claimed his
election.
The returns we're gathered By a news
bureau independent Of all the newspapers,
and supplied to all the papers alike. AS
a consequence the Tribune had the same
figures as those OF its contemporaries. The
other papers accuse the Tribune Of deliber-
ately classifying and forging returns, and are
moving to have its editor indicted, that
being an indictable ofTense in the state of
New York.
For two or three days the Associated Press
accepted the Tribune figures, which were
wilfully falsified, as correct, and that was
what so raised the hopes and indignation Of
the Republicans and Democrats respectively.
Il WAS deliberate piece Of villainy on the
part Of the Tribune and done with the intent
Of repeating '76. Fortunately for the eoun-
try the more reputable Republicans repu-
dated the Tri6Uae's villainy and the scheme
failed.
The St Paul Dispateh aped the Tribune on
a small scale, in one case publishing the
first part Of a bulletin stating that on
the district returns Blaine had
gained several hundred aud deliberately sup
pressing the last part Of the same telegram,
which stated that the county clerk returns,
(which were correct) corrected the district
returns and showed q small gain for Cleve-
land. That was the kind Of diet the Repub-
lican papers supplied on election week. They
did not seem TO know that it is best to 'Tell
the TRUTH" even after electionl