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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

AND now we are again brought face to face with
the fact that no law to provide for the Presidential
succession beyond the provisions OF that of March
li92, Is on the statncbooks, ami the weak spots of
that having been made so apparent during and after
the Illness and death of President Garfield one is
moved to deplorc the failure of Congress to pass
law which would not in the event of any accident to
oar President or Vice President during the recess OF
Congress, leave the Government exposed to the same
dangers which were shown in lsSi TO be among the
possibilities. There is now no Speaker OF the House
of Representatives, AMI will be none before mex,
December unless Congress should be called TO meet
In extra session. The question then arises, Will the
Senate elect president pro tempore before it al.
iuurnso
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

The letter of eX-Postmaster General Haton, dated
March q 1855, concerning the abrogation OF contracts
for post Office envelopes account of inferior paper
is worthy Of the attention of Postmaster General
Villas. The net result of this miscaed reform OF
General Gresham was an Increase of the contract
price, in round numbers, from eighty-one thousand
dollars 10 one hundred and sixteen thousand dollars
increased cost 10 the Government OF over forty
two per cent. In this connection 1t Is gratifying to
record that, under the able management Of Third AS.
sisant Postmaster General IIazen, while the number
of posage-stamps, postal-cards, stamped envelopes,
and wrappers registered packages, ETC., increased
from about million In 1871 to five hundred million
two hundred thousand in 1851 the cost only Increased
from eight hundred thousand to one million and fifty
thousand; or, to state 1t proportionaely, the per
cent. of increase of number furnished was one
hundred and five per cent, while the per cent. OF
cost was only increased twenty nine per cent.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

IL the addresses delivered at the recent Inaugural
tion Of the Washington Monument some misappre-
henson and confusion Of dates exist az TO the
original officers OF the Monument Society and the
large number OF those who at later periods have
been included In the "ro OF honor" ON the oc.
cason Of Mr.. Seaton's death, In 1866 one of the
officers Of the society OF that date writes thus:
Mr.. seaton was one OF the founders Of the Wash
ington Monument Society, his relations with which
dated from the day OF It's organization, when he was
elected vice president, the memorandum on the first
leaf Of Ia record being In his writing OF that small
but select band OF patriots Mr. Seaton was the only
survivor, with the exception of Peter Force, who, In
consideration OF being, as 1t were, UhiInuS ROina-
HOTini. was appointed to oil the vacancy caused by
Mr.. SeatOn's DEATH Surpassed by none In Affection
ate yeneratiOn for Pater Pdfd, the minutes OF the
society from the first day OF ts existence bear tribute
to his zeal his earnest and valuable discharge OF all
the duties pertaining 10 his otice His presence at
the board inspired hope, while his judlci0us counsel,
his CONSTANT aud patriotic devotion to the best inter-
csts Of the cause during the long period OF thirty
three years, contributed mainly to its success.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

IT was mentioned at the time Secretary Endicott
Was appointed Secretary Of War in all the published
sketches Of him that he was the grandson OF Jacob
Crownnsheld, which is true, but the latter, it was
invariably added, Secretary of the Navy in JEFF
fersons administration. 1t is not true, however.
that Jacob Crowninshied ever served as Secretary
of the Navy, though commission for that ONCE
made out for him on March 8, 1906. He, instead
of accepting 1t, remained a member of Congress
until his DEATH in Washington in 1903. His brother,
b. W. Crowninshicld, who also served several years
in Congress- was, however, Secretary Of the Navy
from 1914 ISIS being part Of Madlsons last and part
of Monroes first term In the Presidency brother OF
b. W. Crowninshleld, (GeorgeJ both of whom were
uncles Of the present Secretary OF War, went at his
own expense to Halifax In 1913 TO bring back from
there the body of Lawrence the hero OF the Chesa-
peake, whose dying words, /" Don't giveup the Ship,
are household words in our country. Mr.. CrOwnin-
shield brought back the remains of Lawrence, and
they were inferred at Salem but have since been re-
moved TO the churchyard of old Trinity, In New York,
where monument marks there restng-place.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29
Mhal shp Manled / 0 IIear.

fllt.AbuTg Chroncle-Ielegraph'l
"And 80 you ike the yarns we Gea-dogs spin ~
asked the gallant young mariner.
al dote on them !" tue young lady passlonalely re-
"And what shall tell you OF the doings of US
salls2n he tendefly asked.
"oh, tell me now you lun!" she innoeenlly
answered
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

TINS Association 81 the First Army Corps has
secured parlors at the Eutaw House for Its head
quarters during the reunion OF the Society OF the
Army OF the Potomac, in Baltimore, May and next.
large attendance of the Old First Corps veterans
IL expected on this occasion. New members are
being constantly enrolled and the association is in
healthy condition. An excursion TO the gettysburg
battlefield is proposed for May and 5, and 1t is
expected that President Cleveland, Governor Curtin,
and many other celebrities will attend.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

Just what the alliance of the three En-
perors means no one knows, but the problem
is most interesting at the present time.
Austria is slowly but steadily fastening her
grip upon her lately Turkish provinces, and
there is little doubt that Germany is favoring
her schemes for expansion southwark. Ger.
man policy aims at making Austria Magyar
Slavic power. This can be most effectively
served by increasing the preponderance of
non.German elements in Austro Hungary.
Disaffection in the German provinces AMI
the course of events can then he trusted to
bring about in time the opportunity for the
final step in German unity to be accom-
plished by the absorption of Austra's German
provinces. AT present the realization of this
dream of the Hohenzollerns is best served by
encouraging Austrian designs in European
Turkey.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

"NASIrY FAIR" thinks regarding the prospect of
an Anglo-Russian war that Russia could hardly
nave more favorable opportunity. The flower OF
"our miserably inadequate army has been sent
"away to die of fever and sunstroke in the desert.
"There are already rumors Of excitement and dis
"anection among the natives in the Indian bazaars.
1--WE are at loggerheads with France and Germany.
mo wender MIR. Gladstone feels III and leans
"heavlly upon his stick. Awarwith Russia would be
"the crownng satire upon the great mans admins
"tratton; and TO hlunder away India would be a
greater feather in his cap than the dsestabsh-
"ment OF the Irish Church or OF the Irish landlords.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29
All Depends.


"such a splendid sermon" said Mrs. X., as she
sailed majestieally out of church sunday morning.
dozen other ladies Mira. X. wore new dress, the
fnest al church this particular occasion, aud AL
the others mad seen II.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

As to the merits of the frontier question,
about which all the trouble has arisen, there
is considerable doubt. True the disputed
territory is set down as within the boundaries
of Afghanistan on all the maps, German, Rus
sian, and English. But the Pail Mall Ga-ette
declares that the Russian outposts have not
touched any Afghan territory as described
in the celebrated convention in which Russia
engaged to respect English influence as
paramount in all the territories actually
held by the Ameer Shere Ali or his prede.
cessor, Dost Mahomed. The Pail Mall there
fore says that as Russia has not ad-
vanced beyond Turcoman territory there
is no casus JeM, and that England is
wrong in demanding the withdrawal of
the Russian posts. The same journal treats
the supposed irreconcilable antagonism of
the Lion and the Bear in Asia as the product
of distempered imaginations. Both powers,
it holds, have been unwillingly led on into
successive extensions of their boundaries by
circumstances beyond their control. As the
appearance of Russia on the Afghan frontier
is without design, this editor claims that it
should not be treated as a menace, and that
there being no essential incompatibility
between Russian and British interests in
Asia no ground whatever for war exists.
The Pull Mall Ga-ette, it should be added, is
nearly or quite alone in holding these
opinions.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

The grand opportunity to win historical
fame which comes TO few men is now proba-
bly, within reach Of that accomplished and
popular noblsman, the Earl Of Duferin, X.
r., q. C. b., etc, Viceroy and Governor Gen
eral Of India. With characteristic desire to
avoid responsibility the British Ministry
have given the yiceroy plenary power to
make engagements with the Ameer OF Ai-
ghanistan for the defense Of his territories
against Russia. This is jadicious confidence,
for an intelligent yiceroy in India is in
great emergency much more likely TO act
wisely than pickering cabinet Of fourteen
politicians in London. The responsibility
thus thrown upon Lord DuileTin is of the
grayest kind, aud on his tact and foresight ii
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

WAh VIVUVIs htelI w Ut InIVhVHIHb III 0Io I"I
East. The weeks news from ST. Petersburg,
London, and the Continental bourses has all
been warlike. Yet no oirrevocable steps have
behavior is as vacillating as II its chief pur.
pose were to prolong the uncertainty. AL
ready he has made one demand for the with
drawal of the Russians and has receded
from it. But public opinion is forcing even
his unwilling heart to make firm stand.
After all, as England is practically on great
questions like this governed by public
opinion, we can form some sort of opinion as
to where she will stand in certain eventuali
ties. And we can see that Russia can now
have war by turn Of the hand.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

THE Pd'i Mdu Gazette says the British Ministry
have given up all idea OF smashing the Mahdl at
khartoum. II says:
Whatever necessity there was for smashing the
Nahdi month ago Is greater than ever to-day; but
ministers have discovered that the operation will be
long, costly, and, what is much more serious very
unpopular with their own supporters. The natural
result has followed. All their heroics have evapo-
rated. The hot Ut has been succeeded by
the cold nt and instead OF discussing how to go TO
khartoum they will soon he preoccuped with how
TO get out OF Dongola The policy OF the cabinet is
as always, the policy Of the pendulum.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

England is Just now in about the worst
possible position for undertaking a new war.
She has entirely alienated France, and in
the event of conflict the sympathies of
Frenchmen would be wholly with Russia.
Rivalry about colonial acquisitions has
strained England's relations with Germany.
and while regarding England as the chief
impediment to her colonizing schemes, Ger
many also sees in her colonial rival the chief
protector of the small States of Denmark and
Holland, which bar the empire from free
access to the sea, and which Bismarck doubt.
less means TO conquer whenever the times
are favorable to the scheme. No one. there
fore, need be surprised if Bismarck's machi-
nations should result in some serious blow
at British power and prestige.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

That movements should be undertaken in
the face OF such foe without the slightest
precautions against surprise seems incredi-
BILE. Evidently the British officers know
nothing of the use of skirmishers, and adopt
tactics suited to the musket OF their Penin-
sular wars. That the force Of Gen. Neill mar
rowly escaped annihilation is evident from
the dispatches which, il must be remembered,
are rigidly censorised. 1t is now admitted
that the British lost no less than 1000
camels, an irreparable loss in that country,
for where this beast is the only means OF
transport the loss o. camel is infinitely
worse than the loss Of soldier, since the
latter can be replaced while the former can
not.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

Meanwhile the situation in the Soudan
goes from bad to worse. To restore British
prestige by taking Khartoum and smashing
the Mahd looks like an enterprise tha.
would pretty nearly absorb the available
military force of Great Britain. And just
when osman Digna looms up as a formida-
BILE opponent the breakdown Of the Wolseley
set of generals seems complete. They per-
sist in giving us fresh illustrations of the
famous maxim that the English fight with
out fear and without knowledge of war,
Anything more disgraceful than the way the
Arabs smashed General Neill the other day
would be hard TO find. Their campaigns
against the Arabs seem to teach the English
nothing, and their tactics are absolutely
about as badly suited as possible for this
kind of warfare.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29
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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

Besides being without friends among the
great Powers, England has lately alienated
the one Court in Europe where IT was impor-
tant that her influence should be supreme.
By her disregard of Turkish suzerainty in
Egypt and the soudan she has lost the
friendship of the Porte. Russian intrigue
is reported active at Constantinople, and a
Russo.Turkish alliance is deemed by some
diplomatic authorities among the possibili-
ties of the situation. Altogether the key Of
the position is yelled in the obscurity Of
diplomatic intrigue. 1t must be sought in
the secret designs that prevail in Berlin,
Vienna, and Constantinople.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

During the fourth act of "Romany Rye at
Alhaugh's one night last week one Of those little
accidents occurred which try the tempero perform
era and amuse the gallery. At the close of the
second scene the Saratoga Is supposed to leave
the wharf, GeJtie fants in her grandfather's arms
the whistle sounds, the emlgrants wave their hand
kerchiefs, and the drop curtain falls. But in this
case, instead OF falling, it hitched at side and
refused TO come down. The faintlng waving etc.,
went on for two long minutes, with anxious gances
at the obstinate drop, and finally the regular curtain
was lowered.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

BY the way, this very handsome curtain when II is
drawn up usually forms such n drapery at the sides
that 1t seriously interferes with view of the stage
from some parts of the theatre. In addition to this
plumber of persons who happen TO occupy or
chesra chairs at the left compelled to dodge the
bass vlol, lis player and his musc-rack, which all
loom up the moment play becomes most thrilling
The musical efforts of the bass-yiol man may dc
wonders to throw pathos into scene, hut his actual
presence In ones line OF vision certainly eclpses the
actors on the stage. Why not sink him in sort OF
well, 80 that the top of his overgrown Gdle will moi
reach the stage?
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

From across the plaza we near the bell In the ca
thedral toll the hour OF midnight Slowly and SOL
EMMY, as 1t did In the old Spanish days, the musical
metal quiyers az the strokes fall. And So kind reader
II you will pardon M for nIic,ing upon you all this
crude stuff we Will bid you goodnight and 20 TO bed
and dream Of our wife and little one 1000 miles
AWAY SOuID
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

Speaking OF bass viol reminds me of bass
drum. This one is at the skating rink, and Is GER
tainly too obstreperous Why is 1t that drummers
and trombone players seem TO lack that modesiy
which characterzes other musicians? They all
make too much noise and seem perfectly content
with the deafening results of their exerons. AS for
this particular drum at the rink 1t should certainly
be mufIled, or the performer muzzled, or in some
way its monOtonous uproar slightly subdued. The
skaters may not mind 1t, but 1t is trial to the spec
tators, who are unoccupicd and "cannot choose but
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-29

Speaking OF modern convcniences, less lugubri-
ous example than the suicidal one is the enterprise
OF Mr.. shanks, late OF the New York Tribune. This
gentleman has established company having rather
original object, ,namely,,o supply persons with every
thing that has appeared In print upon any subjec, In
which they may be Interested. This systematic sort
OF scrap-book collecting Ia decidedly "new and use
full as they would say In tho Patent once one can
Imagine plenty Of occasions that might arise when 1t
would he very convenient to have only to apply to
this company to be supplied with all references In
newspapers to n certain sun'eot. One could obtain
an amount of information thai would he exhaustive
indeed in this manner
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26
youpe wilkes.

One of the best stations in Michigan, rec
ord 2:2Sl1, trial 1917, will make the season of
1885, commencing March 18th, and ending
November 18th 1885, at the subscribers sta-
bles in Paw Paw, on the following terms
Owing to hard times / have been induced to
put Young Wilkes service fee at thirty five
dollars, TO be paid in cash or an approved
note at time of service or before mare
or mares are removed from my prem
ises. Young Wilkes stands among the great
sires of America, having sired colts with rec
ords from IS II down TO three minutes, and
some of his colts have shown trials of 2:13 Il
Geo. Wilkes, the sire of Young Wilkes, was
the greatest sire that ever lived. Young
Wilkes ia a trotter himself and sire of trot-
ters, and hesprings from the greatest family OF
trotters known in the world. His colts are
large rangy fellows. Young Wilkes will be
limited TO eighty mares. is a sure foal getter
For further particulars and full pedigree
send to his owner at Paw Paw, Mich. Pas
turage ct $1.00 per week, or $50 per year
Mares will be carefully cared for, but all acci
dents and escapes at owners risk.
64t16o79 THOMAS WEIGH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26
Local Department.

The concert at the opera house last Thurs
day, was very pleasant affair.
Mrs. II. d. Forsyth Of Hartford, is visiting
with Mrs. E. G. Butler of this village.
VIII Manning OF Three Rivers, is visiting
his many scquaintances in this village.
Miss Hattie Butler has friend, Miss
Meta Rice of Grand Rapids, visiting her.
The open winter prophets were right
The winter froze up early ard burst open.
It looks as though Ed. Annable's patent
tile fence would prove bonanza for its in
ventor.
guest Of Misses Lettie aud Jennie Darling
last week.
Hartford is talking OF having cheese fac
tory. Why wouldn't such an institution pay
in Paw Paw?
Hon. Austin Blair has accepted a nomina-
ton for the Office OF prosecuting attorney of
jackson county.
How many consecutive That's can any of
our yonng grammarians use in ono correctly
constructed sentence.
Mr.. Chas. Deem OF Bloomingdale, had the
misfortune TO lose his dwelling by fire, on
Wednesday morning of last week.
Winter has not "reclined in the lap of
spring" as yet. The old greybeard hes just
stood erect on his own sturdy lego.
Miss Ida Stearns of Kalamazoo, was in
town few DAYS the latter part of last week,
the guest of Miss Bertha Whitman.
ATr. r.. M. Brown, the newly elected presi-
dent of tho village OF Blconiingdalc, says he
will sign no liquor bonds while he holds his
Office.
number OF the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Seth Allen, invited themselves to attend a sur
prise party at their residence, on Friday even
ing last.
Last Friday morning mercury marked
minus 12o How is that for March wealth
er? Most people would be glad TO see ii
march out.
County treasurer McLain has settled with
the auditor general for the year, by sending
him S5,241.33 the balance of state tax due
He had previously sent $4,000.
John J. Paige was out, on Saturday last
for the first time in several days, having been
confined TO the house from the effects of an
injury to one of his legs, received while in
the army.
At an early hour, on Wednesday morning
of last week, while going from his barn to
his house, DR.. Il. b. Dunning slipped and
fell, breaking one of his legs Just above the
ankle. DR.. Hilton reduced the fracture
There is no printing Office in Van Burer
county better prepared to execute any kind
of job work, from visiting card TO an auc
tion bill, than the NoRTHERSER Office, nor thai
will do your work in any better style. If yor
have any printing to be done, we invite yor
| TO give us q call.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26

Thanks are hereby rendered to Alvin +.
Auton of the High School, for collection of
stone axes of the mound builders, and Indian
tomahawks, all unearthed within few miles
OF this town: also to Z. s. Warren of tho
Dyclnsn House, for specimens OF Colorado
minerals and fragments Of Aztec pottery.
Articles OF interest donated to the museum
for the use OF the school, will be properly
labeled with name OF specimen and that of
donor. We invite all TO assist IN forming
here museum of relics aud OF minerals
which shall give new interest to the study
Of the branches which they illustrate.
IL. NJ RussELL-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26
A. w. nerariclE. W. h.,

Physician and Surgeon. Paw Paw, Mich.
Office over G. w. Longwells. Special etten-
ton given to diseases of the Lungs, Liver,
and Kidneys, Private Diseases, Piles and Fe-
male Compaints-to all Chronic Diseases.
DR.. Hendricks long experience, extensive
practice and Incompatible success is a guar
anty to his patrons that the best posi-
bic result may be expected in each and every
case. 29ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26
Farm For sale.

For the purpose of settling the estate of
the late Elisha Durkee, the farm OF 140
acres, belonging TO said estate, situated one
mile north of Lawton, in this county, will be
sold on reasonable terms. 105 acres inn
proved, s. acres of good timber, good build
ings in excellent condition, 90 acres well
seeded, finely located for fruit culture. For
terms enquire at this Office or on the prem
ises. 1559tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-26
DIR. Chns. IL. Graham.

The old and reliable Surgeon Dentist has
located in Paw Paw for the practice of Dent
istry in all of its various branches. Teeth
on Rubber Plate $1,000 each, gold filling a
speciality, at from %l.00 up, owing to cavity,
amalgam or silver, 25cts to so cts, extracting
20 cts. First class work Guaranteed. Rooms
at Union House. 57tf