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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

fusion subsequently. But If this explains IL
certainly does not excuse the accident, for III
passenger steamers especially the necessity OF
taking every possible precaution is of the very
essence of the traffic and nothing can JUSTIFY
neglect such as seems in this case to have been
committed.
OF course it is plain that the ports were not
properly secured. If they had been they could
no more have been beaten in than the snip
side. Had not the Persian Monarch been a
compartment vessel, she would doubtless have
gone down from the leak in few hours. AS IL
was she had narrow escape, the weather beng
so bad that in her crippled condition 1t was as
much as she could do to steam against 1t.
There are conflicting accounts OF the state Oh
djscIpIine maintained on the vessel. PasSen-
gers are not always good or trustworthy Judges
of such matters. If they are unfamiliar with
nautical affairs they are quite likely to mistake
the activity and hurry with which many things
have to be done at sen, for confusion and want
of discipline On this point, therefore, judgment
should be reserved, but the matter OF the I'M
properly secured bow-port ought not to be
allowed to pass without investigation. hun
dred lives besides those of the officers and crew
were put in dead" peril by somebody's neglect
of an important duty. The responsibility Tor
this should be placed where it belongs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
H1LF-HOLIDAY FOR WORKING PEOP

H1Lf-HOIIDIf FOH UOHh ING PEf]PLE.
The clcrgymcn Of Ncw-York and its vicinity
have taken hold of the Saturday haf-holiday
movement with great carnestness, and their
zeal will doubtless avail much. In one direc-
ton their efforts will have an immediate effect.
They are urging women on shopping bent to
pledge themselves not to visit the dry-goods
stores after noon on Saturday. OF course if
the shoppers stay at home tie statesmen and
salcswomen, being idle, will soon be allowed
the desired holiday. But desirable rs that re-
suit will be. this is by no means all that the
leaders of the half-holiday movement hope to
achieve. 1t IL not only stores and places of
business that they wish to see closed at noon
on Saturday, but workshops and factories as
we'll.
Many are inclined to think that this cannot
be brought about because the loss OF half Il
days work would entail considerable pecuniary
damage up0n owners and prOpfietOrs. How
ever, the exper cncc Of the Continental Iron
Works III GrcenpOnt, recently described in
The TRIBUNE, proves that this il not the case
MIR. Rowland, their chief owner, says that the
saturday afternoon holiday has been III
practice there for over lour years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
4 CASE FOR INVESTIGATION.

The accident which so nearly caused the loss
of the steamer Persian Monarch was of so
strange character that the need for thorough
inquiry into the case is apparent That ports
opening into the hold should have been so
care!essly fastened as to be beaten in by the
sea is an unhc.lrd of thing. 1t is said that there
was ire in the steamers hold before she loft
her dock on the other side, and it is suggested
that the ports may have been opened on that
occasion. and imperfectly secured in the con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

thus making awful shipwreck Of tlie promise OF
return to the simple fr:gality of the Fathers lon
which the Democracy rode INTO power Let ii'i
be warned while yet there is time. There Is noiDhg
intrnacally wrong aboGt a guy and festive lhaug-
uraticm Rut 1t leads 1t is an entering wedge IL
means Pic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

The umor that Senator Evarts is preparing
a speech in favor of the silver mems cause may
now take long vacation. The Senator de-
MES it point blank. He Is known to think that
silver and gold should both be used as money !;
but he realizes as fully as any olher statesman
that the coinage of superfuous dollars if car
ried on much longer at the present rate will be
sure to upset the finances of the Nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
A MEMORY.


SITS woman
WEAK ana weary,
At u heArth-stOde
DARK ami drelry,
While the wind blows bleak and cold.
What the treasure
BcNOnd measure,
trembling husrr' gently holdt
NOthing buta
Baby stocking.
TOrl and ragged, traycd and old.
Tears falling
Voices calling.
Childish VOICES sweet aud clear.
Chimes are nging.
CuriS-mts bringing,
JOY % sOue-tO her a trar
Joseph 4. lawson. IN Albanian.
Speaking OF the Christmas goose which made himself
so agreeable on Friday and whose praise aud second
joints IN everybOiys mouth. there is story OF the
bird worth the telling. dreadfuily naughty woman
IN whose veins flowed the bue't OF blood found herself
ia such reduced circumstances that she compelled
TO tako lodging IN an humble tenemcnt-house. just
opposite the house resided family whose blood was
nothing to bag about but who were fairly well
do They had learned that their ncghbor
the way very poor, and Christmas day I'm tho
kindness OF their heart they OF choice portion
their own tender goose and it over 10 her with
the compliments of Mrs flynn" The small Flynn BOY
who carried the present returned with H. Aud 10! a
card laid on top Of the goose explained that Mrs Vero
de We're Presents her compliments 20 Mrs. Flynn and
suggests that sue disseminate her goose in her
sphere"
Mr. sol Smith Russell tolls how he rccently renewed
acquaintance Win Mr.. ONO Scharl sIrton, % Mil
wH4hee schncgarten set up the beer aud presently he
said:
Led mo SEQ. Sol. you oond M vos apOnd the same
age, and ~ How old 'Os you, anyyayf
81 am thirty-srven years DID," replied Mr.. Russell
"Ach, gone now-'tot yos chokc!" Insisted Schnet
gHrirn. smiling sccpticl,ly
NO" protested Mr.. Kas,oll was born ia 1919"
I'm eighdeen f1rly cgdd oh I" cried SrnnrSdrtcn.
Get Out! catch you now-yOu told me dot den years
aS"!-lCulciSo News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

There will be some surprise and
general regret that John Blgelow de-
,clines the Sub Treasurership. A Democrat
who might properly aspire to the Secretaryship
of State cannot be wondered at when
he declines one of the Federal
Offices in New-YOrk City. But still
everybody will be sorry that the Government
is not to enjoy the benefits of Mr.. BIgeow's
services in the place to which the Administra-
ton called him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

Although the cynical influences of the age
have largely destroyed the love of country in
kome mems breasts, it is refreshing to read In
The TRIBUNE's Constantinople letter of the
hry with which the flame of patriotism bazed
birth in Bulgaria when Prince Alexander called
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

The Boston Trarclir has been interviewing Cap
tain John Goldman who has recently rcturne from
Utah. Tho captain >ays that the excitement about
an apprchendcd rising of the Mormons had no just-
fcation. He asserts that the Mormons have not
tie least idea of res stance to the Government;
that they submit to the law patiently; AID that
their only act of recreancy Is IN regard To pc yglmy
A. to that he thinks that the Ednunds law il fully
enforced will be etlecuI though of course it can
not change the belief of the Mormons as TO the
principle involved. He makes suggestion on this
head which deserves consideration. 1t is 10 the
effect that the te1chng of the Josephites who
denim polyglmy. wouldf properly stimulated be
likely to d. moro good than anything else in weak
ening the hold of the ygamous doctrine upon the
people of Utah. The Josephtes are led by Joseph
smith, son of tho loulder of MormonSm. They
number about 20.00). 1t seems quite possible that
they might organize n missionary movement VIII ch
would be effective in eliminating the worst feature
in Mormonlsm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

There is pleasing prospect of quiet in the
base a world now, because the American
Ass ciAtioA managers are showing disposition
to accept the situation created by the order of
a Philadelphia court. They could, indeed. dis.
band and form new association leaving the
Metrop0itans out in the cold but that would
give the Metropolitan management virtual
control of all the American Association players
in the country, as well as of all the books and
properties belonging to the organization. Tae
seven other clubs cannot risk this step and
doubtless they will have the wit to re-
instate the local club IN all its old privileges.
The MetropOlitans have conducted their case
with patience, skill, and pluck, and fair-minded
baseball enthusiasts everywhere unite in wish
ing them continued success in the field and off
il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

Anybody who forgot to contribute to the
Hospital Fund yesterday is reminded that the
little yellow boxes are still up i'll the stat tons
of the Elevated roads, and also, that If he goes
to church to-day chance to redeem the for
getfulness of Saturday will be offered
when the contribution box comes around.
1t should be remembered that if the giver is
anxious to benefit any particular hospital, he
has only to send in such a statement with
his contribution. This collection being out of
the usual order of business. checks to any
amount will be accepted by the collectors. even
if the signer is not personally known to them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

beasts quartered about the Arsenal, even II
there were no other and better places to pen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

aeyp21prls Dailp Gribn''a
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
THE TILK or ThA DAY.

Fxreriments have RI ceatly been male In London IN
he use OF oil fac for going vessels steamer
was lifted with oil tanks and piping ald tie seYera
trials that have been made have proven satisfactory.
The greatest objection Is that IL emts dense SMOKE
but IL is believed that by the introduction OF jet OF
steam into the oil pipes and ca,ing the oil TO he iStrb
uted 10 spray FORM conf lec combustion will be Effected
TIE ORIGIN OF SCANDAL.
10 Mr.. j.,
In quite confidential way.
That Mrs b.
Takes too much something in her tea
Ana Mrs. j.
To Hrs X.
That very NIGHT heard 10 say,
She greved 10 touch
But mrs. b. tOok-such and such !"
Then 81
Went stra ght away.
And told friend the II sane day
TWAS SD to thuk"-
Here came wink
I" That Mrs. g. was toad OF drink"
The fricnH'S disgust
Was such she must
Inform :. iq rS,f T &c. s + ""H''ed'
At haif-pa,t three,
Was that far gone she couldn't see."
Have mentioned. she
Gave needework To- Mrs. D..
Could scarcely choose
But further necdl work refuse.
Tnen Mrs. B.,
Asyou'il asr-e.
, The en- al l. back ,,,o.
rhroushklrs. X.
And NrSlV.
She got at last to Nm. A..
And askcNhrr Why
with cTurA lic
She painted her 50 datp "a dye
said SIR. A..
In s0Bc diNnay,
"IuO such thing could eycr say;
sud that fol
Mach stOutbr
On too much sugar-A'hch Won do"
N-ip-froit Fren Press
In It's Christ article yesterday The LtrIld, in de-
sclbng the deco att ias Ia St Pus Church. SAID that
handsome floral arch pissed OF pond setters."
c,mrIlias, etc What in the name OF -. Nicholas
pond set. rs "a Several nOr sts who wee do
clarcd they had never before beard OF them. Pond
lilies could hardly have been meant, they do rot
flourish the holiday season In ths atitsd. : "A
botanical friend suggests that pp!nsetias should have
been written b. the reporter who was probably OF Te
cent importation.
our always ainiable but sometimes dilatory coutem-
porary me Erening Post pubshds beated Christmas
article under the title OF ridlngs hf Comfort and JOY"
A. that journal his been attelhptin--we suppose
seriously albeit its humOr dense-tO reform
tho general teudenc OF Christmas and other holiday
articles we take IL that this ltencd Il model essay
OF kind on this regret To- observe that
il goes back year ana charges TnN TiBJNE. The sun
ana Blaine organism" generally win supprrssing
history. Mr. Beechrrs family organ ought
TO nave denominatcd this base piracy 10 suppress
we-kuown class tale a "tupartite agreement" Tnas
would have been effective stroke ard would have re-
viyed fragrant memories OF the 1iltonBeecneg trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

That so few fires result from illuminated
Christmas trees may perhaps be set down to the
fact that the adults who superintend them fully
realize how dangerous these brilliant spectacles
are. In private houses where compare
lively few people are gathered, trees
may be lighted without any other danger
than that of burning the house down ;
but where the room is crowded, as in
the County Hospital in Chicago, the panic
which is allaost certain to break out at the same
time with the fire is dn added lorror to the
risky situation. The spectators vino don't get
burned have an unsurpassed chance of being
trampled upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
HER Il PROOF.

Underneath a shady tree
Glanced youth a maid To see.
TO ms cool, srGueStrTcd nook
She hal wandered with "a book
But the heat her senses dnrd
Insects drone 10 Sumb r lullcd,
Aud the author WIS - deep
Sac had fallen last asleep.
Spying her TINS slnmberins there.
swretly lnnocr mt and far,
lie slO SOL lily up brhind.
Gently DER the glrl inclined,
Ana, haf tearing breath 10 take,
Lest, pcrchanc", sh" might awake
A. the bee sweet honey sips,
Boldly Kissed nor pointing lips
Weakened thus in shy surprise
The mdld east down hrr lovely eyes,
And tho youth began 10 try
His rash aci to Justify.
4" Rnow' sa;d h". " that did wrong
Bnt my temptation vas too strong;
such a 1netIn. mrath as This
surely Was but made To KISS"
ID 'cper still tho l.adca blu.hod,
X bsi-r yet her sweet face flushed,
Lower down she drVnp-d her head,
a With modest AR SHE tn,d
4" II was wrong. most ccrlAlny,
TuuSt0 steal a kiss from ne;
wts sound asleep, aud yul.-
Might just as well have taken two!"
.oOmcryillo Journal.
The gamns In the Brussels theatres are expelled n
caught whstlinG An inventive genus ms come to
their distance by providing them with whistle that
little fca, OF detection.
~. Louis paper that Jennie Fool daughter OF
the California millionaire is extremely hoWeiy and has
5000 900 IN her avn rsht. II Is pretty hard 10
luCUnue these two statements. There Is not one yOnnx
man In Thousand WHO cuuli see hni thing homsly Ia
young who IL worth $1,000 900 she not TO
professional beauty. bat sne can't be ugly Norrls
town Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
arosx to ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dns,iless Not'ccs.

Ipr,yD's SrrRTEvANT HOUsE. \. ",
Roo with board ~ 80 50 aud 50 % au"y ioO'" '''
nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

Let the evenings dissipation bear the next
mornings reflection" is an old toast which we feel
called upon to commend with good deal of
carncstneSs to the venerable EregiBJ Post. In one
and thosamc article yesterday he Post accuses rHF
TGBUNE of being afraid TO pIblsh a letter of Mr.
Clcycaud's, admits that it did publish it. and
confc,scs that the letter which afraid to
publish wo "dem0llshcd in powerful leader"
Such able stulutcation achieved IN tho course u. n
single paragraph looks very much like bad case OF
too much brandy IN the Christmas mincc-pie. Mol
Grafton in tho consumption of Oycr-chargei mIncc-
pie may not be of the virtues that bind society
together. but in view of the exhibition OF itself
which it has Just made we submit TO The Post that
il would do wei to practise it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

High medical uihorty, The Lancet. aflirms that
the feeblcr minis of a community are those which
take the most interest IN politics. Wat u blow
this WI be To che SO fsonplac o. all our es-
tccnied contemporaries OF both par,iesl lot them
take Tn SUNDAY rHIBU>E as model, swear OF
from politics aud exercise their intellectual powers
in making bright, animated aul though tful news
papers which everybody will want To read.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

A statement Of the production of basic, or
Thomas GIlchrls steel in Europe during the twelve
months ending September 30. lSS5, Is OF especial
interest inst now IN connection with the decision of
the Commissioner OF Patents in favor of Reese the
claimant in tins country. The aggregate 1roduc-
ton is said to have been 9l5,3l7 tons as follows:
in England, 1907; ia Germany auil Austria
6l7,5l4; in France l305S2; in Belgium aud
other countries, 5l,Jll. OF tho aggregate 600 S3
tons contained nnder liz per cent carbon. this
quality being used for wire sleepors tin-plates.
tubes, and boiler and ship plates.
We notice With considerable apprehension the
report that the inauguration OF Governor elect H,l
is not to ne characterized by JocrsOnian simplicity
but rather by gorgeous pOhp and glittering cir
cumstdncc. blr. Hill should take warning by Mr.
Clevclands shocking example, Cleveland began
his career at tho White House with u snowy inaug-
urat'on and what IL the result Way the result 49,
unless the popular Impression Is greatly lt fault.
that Cleveland now has Pio for dlnuor every day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

OF course, OleOmlrsarine ma be the yer; quint-
essence of all that god, and trro and beautiful
so. the moon maJ be made of green cheese. In Inc
ClercinM calro of recent date dcScrip ion Is given
of the methods pursued ut large phosphate tacto-
ry. situated near a sock-yard. Many of the cattle,
hogs and sheep die in transit, befoe they reach the
yards Their carcasSes are Turned over to the phos-
phatc factory. There they are placed IN hugo ovens
and heated. The fatty substances that flow from
them are divided into four grades, of winch the
first sold to the makers of bogus butter. Such is
tile stuff that Is equal to the best product of the
dairy" The tale IS mOie truthful than tOotlsome
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18
SUMMERToN.

Correspondence Of the RECORD.
The late RAIN is quite detriment t6
farmers in seeding, "a This i.s marrying
time OF year among husbandmen.
1t is rumored that several marriages are
on the tapis around SImmerion.
Henry Yearting has bought the Amos
White farm. We miss him with the huge
mustache and spanking team
Quite a few from this vicinity took in
the /. O. q. F. excursion to Detroit. and
report an enjoyable time.
Crab apples are an immense crop Lev
Quick has one tree in his door yard that
is fairly bent 10 the ground. Many are
giving them away.
Four persons were immersed at the
Evangelical baptism ia Salt River from
the county-ine church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18

New correspondent this week. ''still
there's more to follow"
We have received compl mentary tick
cts for the county fair. Thanks.
Tickets for the ,ycursion the 23d inst
m ~ lie purchased al p. ). Wehb's drug
store or on the excursion train that day.
Silas Moody. Of Forest Hill was in town
Thursday "a this Office has reason TO re-
member He left u n ce o. OF choice eat
in. apples for whicn he hss our hearty
thanks.
The Sunday Schools of this village are
to have union picnic Saturday, III 10Th.
Everybody invited to brng their baskets
and participate in the festivities. The eI.
ercises will be held in Mr.. halladay's
grove.
The excursionists 10 Detroit Sent. Odd
will see the hor.era"es. purses 80. 500 are
offered. The greatest race ever IN Mich'-
gan will take place fpr $4,000 between
Clingstone and Harry Wilkes. Fare for
round trip, %.
We have recently been Informed that
the stock of groceries which were moved
from the place OF business into the Pol
lasky block wer" Nor attached by credit
ors but were sold by one partner without
the consent Of the other.
The X. p band of st. Louis will give An
excursion TO Detroit Sept 23 over the T.
A. A. & N NJ railway. fare. round trr,
So Tickets good - roiurn on any resu-
lar train for days, This is the shortest
route by hours Take the morning train
fr 81. Louis, lh- excursion train will wait
for you.
g. A. Ward, cashier in The bank of W.
s. Turck & Co.. is hking s1ort vacation
anil j. >ren ling the same with friends in
Holland Patient y Y All who have
transactio=s at tie bauk miss this genial
gentleman and are clad ro find that moth
ing morr serious thon much needed rest
is the c,usc of his absence.
The pos'oflice here was robbed Mon.
day night-not much damage done how.
ever. An entrance was effec ell by TAX
ing glass out oflhe rear window Moth.
| ing about the Office was disturbed save
he money drawer and this WAS found
the next morning near he depot witt
most of it. contents apparently untouch
ed. Only about 20 cen in all lost. Nc
rlue hitever.
Don't f. Get the shcu route excursion tC
Detroit sept 2}i. Fare round trip two
dollars. Ihi, vii get YOU into Detroit u
go m pivc Won five hours in The oit'
| "~l .. rt 80 y. m the sam,
! day or tickets are oil fnr four days
Take the morning train from Alma and ge
of At the junction at s. Louis. Excur
sion train evrs 81 Louis at GAS imme
diaiely after arrival Of Alma train.
This i the season ot the year when tn,
school.maam. who has teen revclling il
he long pleasant days Of the Longer
! vacation ga a'.wrctlI together her belonging
lays in large stock of ofpatience. says fare
well 10 th p.terual mansion and goetl
forth do battle wit. the young Americas
In our eyes a lra"a"r is a martyr; every
child thinks IL his particular duy to see
how much misery he can cause the martyr
10 the square inch and We know now by
The expression SOM OF our beloved instruct
ors used 81 wear. 'nl some OF thy urchins
can cause large amount or course tho
dear children mean 10 hr good but il woult
be wearing. very wearing TO our usually
sunny temper to have charge Of room
] full Of The Oh, rnhs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS

Potato rot il getting in it's work in
Oaklaud e unity.
The Greenville Democrat says that
tie Clawson wheat has undergone great
changes for the better since its introduc.
ton into this State. This year the berry
of tbs wheat is superb, and would not he
recognized if placed beside the (lawsop
grown in this country six years ago. II
has lost its old white, starchy and life
iess look, and is clear ,flinty and equal to
the best amber, while the magnificent
reports we hear about the crop show IL
has lost none Of it's reproductive powers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18

The school at Farmington, Oakland
county has been closed because Of the
prevalence of dirh;beris.
A brick tenement house at Ann Arbor
caved in about ( o'clock Sunday morn
ing. 1t was inhabited by II colored
people who all escaped save one, Mrs
Bailey, who was crushed bene@th the
ruins.
After October asreciai l0-crnt stsnf
will be issued from every pos.cf'ice in the
United States. This stamp in addition
to the regular postage, when placed upon
better addressed to any american town
OF 1000 or over, will insure ia instant
delivery by special messenger to Ih'
person 10 whom addre .sed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18
Noticeof stoekholdsl Meeting.

4'"uNv 80 t'oivDy EtsVD ,Io, asp,,ioi ,nv,t :
ing Of the Stockholders Of the lansing
Alma. Mt Pleasant & Northern kailroao
Company has been called by he Director.
If said company 10 be held Al Wright.
Opera House IA The Village OF 4 lma
Gratiot County Michigan, ol the 18th ds,
OF October, \. ID. lsSj. at eight o'clock u
the evening, aud HAT said meeting will d,
held accordlngy al said Time anJ place.
Dated September 9th. 1873
MARCUS poLLAsKY
Secretary oi sid company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-18
FOREST HILL.
Correspondence Of the RECORD.

Correspondence OF the RECORD.
Construction rn inc in sight. Hone TO
have Forest Hill switch laid next week.
Almost everyone IS through sowing
wheat with The ground in line condition.
II b Angel and wife. Geo Moody, l..
b. Quick and Ezra Plowmau weut ON the
excursion to Det oit.
Bell Udel is sick with bilious fever.
Forest Hill expects to snip car load ~
stock to the county fi Sept. so.