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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

IL the death of Bishop Wiley the
Methodist Episcopal church has lost per
haps its most efficient missionary work
or and adviser. AS long ago as 1850,
when but twenty-five years old, he went
TO FoO-Chow as medical missionary, he
having previously completed course in
medicine. Since his election to the epis-
copate IN 1872 be has travelled extensively
in China and Japan, and his thorough
knowledge of foreign Christian missions
made him an authority on all questions
growing out of the subject in his church.
If Cleveland is able to hold his party
IN check and prevent its inaugurating any
OF the schemes which have been proposed
by it, IN other words If he can induce it
TO act on Republican principles and carry
ont Republican measures he may be able
TO fulfill his promises to the business in
terests of the country. His aims are
good enough if he has given them correct
expression in his recent manifesto. He
says: 1T shall be my aim, and the aim
OF all associated with me in the conduct
of affairs at Washington, to give the peo-
pie of the United States a safe, econoni-
cal and conservative government. The
fact that so many business men and
manufacturers and working men voted
ws~h the Democratic party, that its Chi
cago platform meant what it said and
said what it meant, and that the party
viii carry the provisions of that platform
which relate to the business interests of
the country into effect. augurs well for
the future. The most important factor
IN restoring confidence viii be deterni-
nation TO forget the partisan heat and ex-
citement of the campaign and devote our
lives to things which tend to substantiate
the Welfare of the country and all of its
people. In this work every man should
feel be has part to perform"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26
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NOTED PEOPLE.

Francis Murphy will return to Pittsburg
in a few days.
Mrs. Don Cameron is visiting her uncle,
Gen. Sherman, in st. Louis. The Generals
daughter, Rachel will spend the winter with
her in Washington.
Mr. Huxley's daughters, they say, disprove
the theory of heredity on the parental side
by their beauty, which Is so superior to the
average that they are declared the prettiest
girls in all London.
The Emperor of Brazil has recently sent
an autograph letter to Capt. James b. Eads,
requesting him to visit the port of Rio Ora
NADIA do Sui and give his opinion as to the
proper mode of improving that harbor.
President-eect Cleveland is among the
distinguished guests invited by the Carnival
Committee to attend the Montreal Carnival.
A deputation has been appointed to wait on
Governor Cleveland and tender the invita-
ton.
John Kelly is confined TO his house with a
severe bronchial affection. He caught a
heavy cold week ago, and his physician has
directed him to remain quiet He has suf-
fered from an affection of the bronchial
tubes at intervals for the last eighteen
months, and the present attack is an aggra-
vatiOn of his old complaint Ii Is not ex-
pected that there will be serious result.
Oliver Dyer, managing editor and reader
of manuscript IN the Office of the New York
Ledger, now a patriarchal parsonage, was
the FIRST Photographic rapid writer In this
country, having, as early as 1876, reported at
Reading, Mass. the trial of a minister for
heresy. After this he reported the May an
niversaries, then the event of the year, and
the lecturers of Mitchell the astronomer.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26
CURRENT COMMENT.

Detroit Free Press: The reduction of
Cleveland's 10000 plurality in New York
appears TO AFFORD the Blaine organs some
consolation.
Lynchburg Virginian: Africa has
been vanquished, and il is settled forever
that the white men, whose estate this is,
must rule here all the time to come.
Kansas City Journal (Rep.): With the
advent of Cleveland and Reform we may
expect the hog cholera, Texas cattle fever,
uro-pneumonia, and all other contag-
ious diseases to disappear from the land
Detroit Times: The papers are trou-
bleing themselves great deal as to where
James Russell Lowell viii live after the
fourth of March. As he has very COM
Portable home and college professorship
IN Cambridge he will probably bring his
gout TO this country.
Boston Journal (Rep.): Republicans
have no cause for encouragement. They
have simply lost in one fight. They are
able TO win In others. They have only to
maintain their ground, stand by their
principles. be true to their record, and
victory Will come again through the dis
sensions and recklessness of the Demo-
cracy.
Philadelphia Press Mr. Hendricks is
a Democratic leader after the Democratic
heart. He was the Democratic favorite
on the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Cleveland
was nominated on the demand of the In
dependent Republican allies. Democrats
accepted him, but without enthusiasm.
The name to which they warmed was that
of Mr. Hendricks.
Albany Express Rep.): 1t does in
deed seem to be pretty cold day for the
Independents" or, perhaps, the Free
Republicans" as our local contemporary,
the argus, was fond of calling them.
They have been used-they have voted
and now they are asked, from motives of
patriotism, to have nothing to say to the
candidate whom they select.
Greenville Is. Co. Nears: Cleveland is
elected President. The long night is over.
The day has come. The war is over. The
reign of the carpet-bagger and the SCALA
wag, of the white traitor and the black
striker is over forever and foreverl This
white mans country is going to be ruled
by white men, and the South is going to
have boom like that of California in
1S49. Yell
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

Allusion was made yesterday IN this
column to the fact that in the Northern
States Mr. Blaine had majority over
Cleveland of over 10000 votes. Those
Democrats who displayed such idiotic
eestacy after election no donbt enjoyed
the intoueation. but on sober reflection
they are beginning % see that they bad
after all bat little 20 feioice over There
we're Republicans too. who moafrned Cor
= party Wholly cast down. bat they ere
beginning g. aea that tbe caes - bs pe
naeans 80 BAD as they had supposed. II
The Republicans of ihe south esnll lsave
azeruispd the franuilise feeels. Blaine
rssuid kave bad tfiaurhani eleetion A
change Of six hnndre.i hsiiots from enc
cpltmn - the ether in New York wosl5
haze elecfel bim. - ssoali sictafy s.
~ iust eaese tef efeat Fatsissnz The
sloet rauspent Desneerna ean lafsIlg eell
4 = xresi iefsat 1l,ers 4 evsfy seass.n
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

Why the Republicans should b En-
eouraged to renewed and greater eEorts
ia the future. The principle Of protec-
ton To trade and labor, for which Mr..
Blaine labored SO assiduously, has gained
strength. The United States Senate is
now controlled by Republicans and after
this year there viii be such gains in that
body as to make it Republican strong
hold. Not only viii il exert a powerful
restraining influence upon Democratic
aggression, but it will have strong posi-
tive influence on national legislation. La
the State OF Michigan there is certainly
cause for encouragement. The entire
State ticket has been elected by a hand
some majority, the Blaine electors were
chosen and majority Of both houses of
the Legislature VIII be Republican; and
this was effected III spite OF the opposi-
ton Of the desperate efforts of practi-
caIly combined effort Of Democrats,
Greenbackers and Prohibitionists. No,
there is not only no reason for Republi-
cans, and particularly those OF Michigan,
to be discouraged, but there is abundant
reason for encouragement and hope.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26
a Few Curioslties.

A crank presented s50,OOO.OO0 check at
the Masonic Bank of Pittsburg, saying Jay
Gould's son-in-law had given il to him. He
didn't get the money.
There is a family near Dahlonega, Ga,
who have eyes scarcely larger than a pea,
and SO small is the opening between the lids
that person few feet of can't tell whether
they are open or shut. 1t il said that they
cannot see at all at night. They are known
ss the ''little-eyed Howsrds."
One Of the old ladies' of the Salvation
Army at Marblehead. Mass, declares that
the earth Is formed inst like a man, with
arms and legs and body. The open sea at
the North Pole IS Just beyond one of these
arms and the explorers must sail around the
arm before they can reach it. The vegeta-
ton at the poll IS very rich. she adds.
George I.unt, noted "a writer of verse,
has found hg tree growing in the sea
coast town Of Scituate, Mass, probably
sprinQfnz from the seeds Of fg dropped in
the spot, protected BY doorsill and warmed
By q cellar. The tree dies with every frost.
hat for FIVE summers has sprung up again.
growing to The height Of nearly an feet.
James ". Svank. Of Mauch Chunk. a
Treasury clerk and an expert penman. who
enguesed the memorial resolutions adopted
at a meeting 81 the principal officers of the
Treasury Department on the death Of secre-
tary Folxer. also Drew a large and complete
hkenese of Mr. foi9ev with the pen. The
size of tha portrait is 9fxt0 inches. and Il has
been transmitted - the late Secrefary'a
family.
Iwenfy-one years ago. On The approaeh of
fhe federal forces - Newman. 0a.. Capt. "
n Berry - that city serrefed many thoaeanda
- aaiiaff ~ essa Wnen orsief wa4 restored
- fsend ail II MS tfeaenfn with TIE excon.
f1ra ~ oHe bag esnfafnfna co grid dssllars
fre1nent eeafth sfnca failed - hsrsfe Il
uHfH lssf FfidR4. ehen NJ. ~ " Nusifh
foapd a. M nssfy 5iviaef ths puss~ essni1
Ritt hin
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

THE Boston Post publishes a table
compiled from special dispatches from
the managers of the leading clearing
houses OF the United States giving the
gross exchange for the week ending No
vember % The result shows an increase
of nearly s43.0OO,0O0 over the returns of
the previous week.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

TIE confidence of the voters of this
State ia Mr.. Taggart Is evinced by the
fact that Of the nine names on the re-
cently-elected State ticket only two re-
ceiyed plnrahties greater than did he for
the Office Of Attorney General. His plu-
rality was 4.254
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

DEMOCRATS contemplate the indications
Of a cold winter with satisfaction. After
twenty -four cheerless seasons most of
them hope this winter to toast their toes
over Uncle Sans hearthstones.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

The Philadelphia Times calls the pro-
posed Hennepm canal "that Illinois
ditch" and denounces it as an imp-actic-
al scheme. II says If it's construction
is constitutional, nothing is prohibited
down to the most inaccessible county in
the most remote state. The Hennepin
canal may be an impractical scheme, but
citizens of illinois, Iowa, and points
west OF Chicago take very different
view of the subject. 1t is barely possible
that the Times fears that the opening up.
OF a waterway from the Atlantic 10 the
Mississippi may injure the trade of Phil
adelphia to some extent. and It's fears are
perhaps we'll founded, bat that there is
any danger Of the people of this country
going into the school-district and cross
roads canal business because OF the sue
cessful prosecution Of the Hennepin
canal scheme. seems decidedly absurd.
tt IL true that the completion of this
grand waterway might at some time in
the future require the construction Of the
Michigan canal. but even il that should
be done the public viii hardly be foolish
enough 10 attempt canal across the
Rocky Mountains. The people Of this
country are eminently practical. and are
not apt to 90 into the Wild goose canal
trade
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26

BLAIsE's plurality in his own State was
~. .0o0 and his majority was 1873
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-26
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4. Can be used on any cook stove, range, gaso-
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5. Will hold from 15 to 20 white shirts at one
time and all can be washed in 20 minutes
o, An investigation and trial will convince the
most skeptical weeks trial given before
purchasing.
0. K. Steam Washer Agency, 81 Canal ST.,
Good Agents Wanted. Grand Rapids, Mich.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

The banking and currency committee met
and organized yesterday Tho general quos-
ton Of legislation to prevent contraction Of
the national bank currency was briefly dis
cussod. Mcssrs, Potter, Hunt. and Erneu-
trout democratic mambors Of the committee
expressed themselves as decidedly in ,oyor Of
such legislation and as friends Of -hg national
banking system. Mr. Potter gave notice .hD5
he proposed to introduce bill providing Tor
an exchange Of existing bonds iorS tweaty
year per cent. bond, aud royid!ng that CIR
culation issued on such bond shall not bo
subject to the per cent. tax. a bill author
izing tho first national bank Of Fort Worth,
Texas, TO increase its capital stock to not eN-
ceeding 100000 was acted upon lavorably.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
me Co,ton IlsposLt,oM.

The postmaster general has sent the
following reply to communication received
by him from the board of management of the
worlds industrial and cotton centennial
exposition to be held at New Orleans, ad-
dressed to Samuel Mullen, secretary of the
exposition:
have received your letter of the fifth instant
transmitting Il copy of resolution adopted by
the board OF management relative to the state
ment made to me by Mr.. West Steevor to the
effect that the exposition is under the control OF
the Louisiana Lottery company. From what
Know OF the character of that enterprise aud OF
the gentlemen connected with II did not suppose
that 1t was in any manner connected with the
lottery, Permit me to express my lively sympathy
with the exposition, which hope ana believe
will have m excellent effect on the business
interests Of New Orleans and the south & enerGlly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
Allercd TnmnerlnK WIN Mails.

In regard to the resolution adopted yester-
day by the house of representatives calling
upon the postmaster general to examine into
the truth OF the newspaper publications to the
effect that Il British spy named NJ. Il. O'Bricn
has been allowed to tamper with the Amer.
lean mails in New York, in the Office of and
to the knowledge of United States postal In
spectOr Newcomc, where plans were laid tC
entrap the unfortunate men somc of then
American citizens recently tried and sen
fenced in Liverpool, Postmaster General
Gresham yesterday said that he had abso
lutely no knowledge of anything Of the kind
having taken place. Mr.. Sharpe, chief of thu
postoiice inspectors, has bcen directed tc
proceed Immediately to New York and per
sonaly make thorough investigation into
the truth OF the charges.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
The Tarlr Act OF 5iaroh 3, issa.

Mr. Nimmo chief Of the bureau of statistics,
yesterday submitted to tho secretary Of the
treasury II statement in regard to the opera
tIon of tho tariff act of March 3, 1853, so far
> us the same can be shown from available data
at the present time.
1t appears that the reduction in the average
ad valorom rate Of duty on dutiablo goods for
tho quarter ended sept. 10, 1883, rs compared
with the corresponding quarter ended Sept.
30, 1882, was only 3.2 per cent, making duo
allowance for the changes in tho law with
respect to the valuations of castings and cover
ings.
Tho reduction in tho average ad vaorom
ratio Of duty on sugar was only ~ per cent.
for the quarter ended Sept 3d. and somewhat
less for the months Of October aud November.
The reduction in the average ad valorem
rate on clothing wool was o. per cent, on
combing WOOL rs per cent? and on carpet
wool, 2l6 per cent.
Mr.. NimmO says tho reductions are very
much less than was expected either by tho
frieds or tho opponents Of tho now Inv ltc
adds, however, that tho results asccrtaincd
thus far are To- some extent vitintcd by OK
Cessiyo importation prior to juno 80 of goods
upon which the duties were increased aud
the pOstponement of the importation of goods
upon which tho duties were decreased by the
new law, aud to some extent, probably by an
increase in the rates actually laid upon sugar.
in consequence oil tho more accurate asucr.
tainmcnt under the new law than under the
old, of tho quality Of sugar with respect tC
saCCharino streuEth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
snrcnon General OF. the Navy.

1t is now understood that Medical Director
+. VI. Gunnell, U. S. N, will be appointed
surgeon general of the navy to succeed AIedi-
cal Director p S. Wales, who term of office
will expire in lew days. 1t Is expected that
DIR. Gunncl'5 nomination will BIS sent to
the senate lay. DIR. Gunnoll's length OF
sea service exceeds that of any of the other
medical directors while that of DR.. Wales
and Medical Director HorwitH, who was men,
toned rs likely to receive tho appointment
of surgeon general, Is less than that of any OF
the other medical directors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

Gen. NJ, c. Mcigs, supervising engineer and
architect of tho new pension building, re-
ports to the secretary Of the interior that the
work upon the walls and vaults Of tho second
story was continued vigorously until tho iif-
toenth instant, when severe weather stopped
further progress, and the mechanics were dis.
charged for tho winter. Some 600 feet of
tho terra Gotta friczo have been put in place,
and the southwest corner has been raised to
the third story. Tho total expenditures up
To Dec 81 was $g5S, l2O.01.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
The Mississippi! River Committee.

1t is said by members Of the Mississippi
river committee that its defeat in the house in
the matter of reference of the report of the
commission was u reversal Of the policy
hitherto followed. That tho report Of the
Mississippi river commission has invariably
been referred to tho Mississippi river
committees and representatives who con-
tended FOR that reference yesterday maintain
that thoy are tho true friends of river inn
proyement and wore subserving It's interests.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
Appointments n, enc Signal Service.

The chief signal officer has app iuged Mr.
James i. NcwIin, formerly sergeonCin charge
Of the Cleveland Ohio station as instructor
in charge OF the school OF instruction at Fort
Myor, opposite GEORGETOWN. MIR Nrwlin has
been connected with tho service for many
years, and is regarded Az uu able and efficient
meteorological.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

The bill introduced by senator ingalls,
yesterday to further define and limit the
appellate jurisdiction of the supreme court Of
the United States provides that the final de-
cree of the supreme court OF the District Of
Columbia upon any question involving u
construction of tho constitution may DO
reviewed by the supreme court OF tho United
States upun q writ Of error.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

territory was about 10 meet, and that there
was no appropriation for expenses, wcrc laid
before Che house committee on appropriations
Mt its meeting yesterday. Tho secretary OF
the interior recommended immediate action.
The communications were referred to tho
subcommittee on deficiency.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

At meeting Of the house committee on
elections yesterday morning it was deter
mined that tho ChaimerB- Manning contest
should be considered ON its prmu lacio right,
Monday ucSt and W. VI. spence, Of Georgia
was appointed clcrll Of the comlaittGo,
Tur Pref lent AMI Cabinet lwbibs tHo Orator,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

This result Is not to be set TO the credit of
the Ohio democrats nor is it one for national
congratulation. Senator Pendleton is n man
of integrity, ability, and rich experience in
public affairs, ranks with the best class OF
democrats, and deserves well of his party and
the country. We do not mean to disparago
the personal worth of Mr.. Payne. But the
nfuences-conspicuo that OF the noto-
rious Standard Oil monopoly and that of u
personal ring in Cincinnati--which were ex-
crtcd to secure his election, chiefly to effect
the overthrow OF Senator Pendleton, arc not
the kind to command general approval nor
lead TO good results. Mr.. PcndlctOn has been
slaughtered, to the discredit of those who have
done the work and to the injury Of the party
at large
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
61lanirO---R ooms.
01lautrO--- TlistrIlauruns.

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New York CITY, Dill
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gineering, drawing, &C., to pay only so quarter
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

Now that the election is out of tho way we
suggest that the Ohio legislature appoint n
committee to investigate the charge made by
the Cincinnati Nc,cs-JOuWdl, u democratic
organ of high standing, that Mr.. Payne
bought his supporters at prices ranging from
$1,000 to $1,000, according to tho financial
genius Of the respective members.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10
I 9musrnrtuts.

Tickets for tho course 30 cents single admission,
% cents Tickets for sale at Ellis a. Co.'S D37 Penn
sylvanla avenue Reserved scat forthc course for 20
cents extra ut Ellis & Co.'S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

NOR REST-BN Is, IL. WARNEG,
GA 7th st II VS. 100 90 04B st II wa,..,. 20 90
1IOl Conn nv... 1000 500 IL 81 II e,,,,,,,,, 20 90
lvOO Conn aV.,.u., 10 on
our Weekly Rent List, published every Monday
morning, contains complete schedule OF our houses,
stores, Shops, and farms offered Tor rent, together
with descriptions prices, Sc, and how they may he
seen Property Orsale IN MI parts ofthe city Money
" ''''' ~ '~'' 10y H. WARNER, OI0 street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-10

Tho young people of tho Tnhcrnacc will render
chorus ut each concert. MIR. Daniels, Director, and
will furnish 1ablcauS NJ several Of the ontcrtaiir
mCnts.