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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-01-21
Political Notes.

VIRGINIA., New, Jan. l5,-The
election of Jones for United States
senator Is confirmed Oh joint ballot.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 16.-A resolu-
tinn is Introduced in the legislature
calling on the congressional delega-
tion of Califo MIA IN Washington to
oppose the ratification of the Mexican
treaty.
New YORK, Jan. 16.-A petition
to the legislature asking the election
of VIM. NJ. Evarts. senator was cir
culated on the produce exchange to-
day and received over 400 signatures
including every officer of the institu-
ton.
SPRING FIELD, ILL.,, Jan. l5.-Hon.
David Little to-day gave dinner to
all the political aspirants for the
United States senatorship. General
Logan and others were present. 1t
was an enjoyable gathering. All en=
gagged in a good-natured wrangling
over their chances for success,
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The Ft. WaVne Strikers.

Fir. WAYNE, Jan. 16.-At O'Clock
this afternoon third unsuccessful
attempt was made by the Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad
officials to move the freight trains
blockaded here by reason of the
brakemen's strike against the double
header" system of running freight
trains. Superintendent Law, to-
gether with Master Engineer Pol
hamus. attempted to take an engine
from the roundhouse to attach to
freight train they wished to send east.
The strikers allowed them to take the
engine and run it outside the round
house, when one of several strikers
upon the engine laid held of the
whistle and blew it vigorously. This
signal for aid was responded to gu ck-
ly by other strikers scattered in and
around the yard of the company,
guarding the switches, etc. They nc
titled MIR. Polhamus, who had hold of
the throttle of the engine, to give
place to striker, while others as
sisted Polhamus to dismount. The
engine was returned to the round
house and her fires drawn.
An associated press reporter called
on the strikers this afternoon and in
terviewed their leader at his head
quarters in car No. 60. He said, "we
are peaceable men, who desire to de-
stroy no property, or to harm anyone;
but we will not allow double head |
err to leave Fort Wayne under any !
circumstances. If we submit to |
double headers it throws many men,
who have families dependent OH them
out of work, and those who do work
can't live upon the wages they earn.
Business is light. and blakemen under
the double header system cannot
make more than one trip a week.
which would make his p,y $3.50 per
week. In an hour I can call to my
aid 400 men. l do not think this
will be done, If an attempt is made
to use force in starting he double
headers We have received many
offers OF pecuniary aid, but have de-
,lined them so far"
Late this afternoon Mayor Zpllin-
ger issued proclamation calling up
IN the striking men to cease inter-
ering with the railroad company in
he movement of trains,a and warning
Ill persons who had no legal right
1pon the grounds of the railOad cCm-
'anies to leave them,and quoting the
penalty for interfering with the rail
cad company in its business. Just
What effect this proclamation will
lave upon the strikers remains to be
cen. The railroad fficials say this
they have nothing to say
urther than that the situation re-
mains unchanged.
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BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. l7.-This
q. III. about 3 o'clock the wind OBJ
tanned velocity of SO miles an hour,
and al O'CLOCK was blowing II miles
and for about half an hour it blew
at the rate of II miles. Houses rocked,
numerous signs were blown down
ana trees uprOoted. At East Buffalo
q newspaper reporter was blown bod
jly across the street sustaining
bruizes and a large load of hay was
blown over and scattered for hun.
dreds of feet in the road. TIE ther-
mometer has fallen from 20 to 6 de-
glees above zero.
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RESOLUTIONS Of lnquiry.

COLUMBUS, o. Jan. 16.-The senate
to-day adopted the house joint reso-
luton for the appointment of a legis-
lative committee to investigate the
condition of affairs IN Hooking
Valley and make q report by Feb. Is.
The resolution makes an inquiry as to
the cause of the strike.
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Senator Vance Reneminated.

RALEIGH, N. G., Jan. Ex-senator
2. B. Vance was renominated by the
Democratic caucus by acclamation.
At special election for congressman
to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignatiOn of Scales, scattering returns
indicate the election Of Reid.
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For Rent.

Dwelling house with Ave rooms,
furnished or unfurnished. Also three
rooms, all pleasantly located and
water convenient. Inquire of e.. g.
Lewis, Union Mills Flour and Feed
Store, Lower Main street. 1-l3-tf
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Dr.J E. Smith, a retired physician
living in this city, was killed tonight
by an explosion of hydrogen gas
with which he was engaged in ex-
perimenting when. the explosion oc-
Cured.
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III, G. Dahl has re0pened the Bowl
ing Alleys and Saloon on East Park
street where he will be pleased to see
his many old and new friends.
1-l7d-lm
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FOREIGN.

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Nosber Ballerich.
who was wounded in three places
by NJ. Due one of the editors of Gryi
du Peulote the other night when he
and his brother Charles invaded the
newspaper Office in search of ven-
geance, died at the hospital to-day.
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CONGRESSIONAL,

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. - Allison
presided over the Senate to-day.
A communication from General
Sherman to the secretary of war con-
cernihg the policy of the Confederate
executive department, was receive d
and laid on the table.
Frye introduced a bill for the en-
couragement of the American mer-
chant marine and to promote postal
and commercial relations with for
eign countries.
The Senate proceeded to the con-
sideration of bills upon the calendar.
The chair laid before the senate the
interstate commerce bill, and, after
a long debate, Slater's amendment
prohibiting higher rates for short
than for long hauls was def, ated.
The amendment proposed by ALI
son was agreed to, % yeas to 20 nays,
increasing the number of the COM
mission from S toe, and amending
the latter provision SO as to require
that not more than five of them shall
belong to one political party. The
also provides that the
commissioners shall be selected from
each of nine judicial districts of the
United states.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II. - Gibson,
rising to a personal explanation, de-
Mad that he had harshly criticised
at the recent Wheeling Con-
erence. He differed from the gen.
leman named, but respected his ca
'acity and integrity.
Hopkins, from committee on labor,
eported resolution dire hing the
general to ask ths attor
ley general whether the eight hour
aW applies to letter carriers.
ADOPTED.
The House went into committee
+ the whole on the consulate and
lplolnatic appropriation bill.
Townsend offered an amendment
the President to invite the
cooperation of the governments of
American nations in securing the
of a commercial league
y and between said nationo, to te
nown as "the Customs Union of {
lmerica,' Ruled out on a poirt If
rder.
After debate the committee rose.
nd the hill was passed.
Willis reported the river and har-
Or appropriation bills. Printed and
Adjourned.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Nothing is clearer" says the New York
Post, 'than that the trainers OF the Constitu.
'tion meant that the person who succeeded
"the President in case of his death or disa-
"bility should be of the same party as he. 4"
Nothing Is clearer than that the trainers Of
the Constitution had no such idea In view.
In the first place. under the Constitution as
framed by our fathers, the person receiving
the highest number OF votes was 10 be Presi-
dent, and the one receiving the
next highest to be Vice President.
This negatives emphatically the Posts
opinion. When the Constitution was
altered to provide for the election of Presi-
dent and Vice President by separate ballot
ings, the change was made TO prevent the
evil OF tie in the Electoral College, which
occurred when Jefferson and Burr received
the same number OF votes. II Is common
sense that the Presidential succession In the
event Of accident should deyolvs upon some
one Of the same party as the deceased or dis
abled incumbent, but the framers Of the
Constitution left that and many other con-
tiDgencies to the discretion Of Congress, or
10 such amendment OF the organic law as ex.
perience might dictate.
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ous esteemed contemporary and neiehbor, the
Crtttc, was not correct in saying yesterday that
nothing was done J" with the bill introduced last
session by MIR. Clay, OF Kentucky, TO repeal the Civil
service ACT IL II Will overhaul lis Congressional
Record 1t will ind that Mr.. Clays bill was considered
by the Committee on Reform In the Civil Service
and they unanimously agreed to report 1t to the
House adversely, which was done, and OF course
sealed the fate OF the measure. The same doom
overlook several other bills more or less similar in
effect.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

The Gazette Of the United States, published In
New YORK, January ., 1900, thus describes Washing
toms attire when he made his lrst speech In opening
Congress:
The President Of the United States, when he ad.
dressed the two Houses OF Congress yesterday, was
dressed IN an roncolored suit OF clothes, OF Aerl-
can manufacture. The cloth appeared TO be of the
finest texture the color OF that beautiful changeabe
hue remarked In shades not quite black. Thls ele.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

The Increased estimates asked by Col. j. NJ.
Wilson, Commissioner OF Public buildings and
Grounds are partly for objects which are rendered
necessary by the constant use OF the parks by
vehicles and for new improvements which the whole
public arc interested In. The estimates are by no
means eSirayagant; In fact, more money could be
spent upon the improvements named, and others
that should be Instituted, with great advantage to
the health and beauty OF The city.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

THE Congressional Library finds warm friend in
the President, who has evidently given the subject
OF ofitsnecessltiesa careful consideration. The House
viii scarcely put the consideration OF the matter OF
now, as 1t has done heretofore on any and every pre-
tense. The Senate is almost unanimous in favor OF
a new library building. The House has never
voted upon 1t, but apart from the question of locality,
mas always been kindly disposed. Too much credit
cannot be awarded to Librarian spoford for his un-
tlrlng efforts in behalf OF the National Library,
whose affairs he administers with such great ability
and economy
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

While The SUNDAY HERALD has always
been an advocate for economy in the public
expenditures cardinal principle of the
Democratic party ever since its incorporation
in the first National Democratic platform
II has never agreed with those marrow mind.
ed persons who would cut down expenses to
the injury Of the public service True econ.
omy does not consist in looping of necessary
expenses, nor in stintipg necessary public
works, but rather in appropriating sufficient
for the public necessities, and seeing that
the money 50 appropriated is neither squan.
dered nor stolen. There are so,called econo-
mists, who have made great public reputa.
tions as "watch-dogs Of the Treasury, -
whose peculiar theories on the subject have
been well carieatured by Washington Irving.
in Diedrich Xnickerbocker's History Of New
York. William the Testy, the second Dutch
Governor, is described as being $50 intent
upon guarding the national pocket that he
"sunered the enemy to break its head in
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

WE live and learn, and each year dlsslpates some
OF ihe pei delusons OF the past Cod liver oil and
butter have had their days. and now II seems that
me lovers OF bacon gravy are 10 have their long-de-
ferred innings. In quest OF a substitute for cod
liver OIL, MI. Maltleu Williams has experimental
with various hydro carbons and suggests the use OF
bacon liquor The fat which fries out Of bacon he
spreads very thickly upon ais bread, and nnds II
more dgesllble than either bacon or butter
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

When the word economy is pronounced
'' in national assembly," says the venera.
BILE Diedfioh Knickerbocker, [" IL has an I'M.
mediate effect in closing the hearts, be-
clouding the intellects, drawing the purse
strings, and buttonipg the breeches pockets
" of all philosophic Legislators. 1t produces
:" a contraction Of the retna, an obscurity Of
the crystalline lens, viscidit.; of the Wit.
"reous and an inspissation OF the aqueous
'humors, an induration ofthe tunica sclero-
tica, and convexity Of the cornea inso-
=" much that the organ of vision loses its
strength and perspicuity, and the unfor,u-
mate patient becames myopes, or, in plain
English, purblind perceiving only the
"amount ofimme iiate expense without being
" able TO look further, and regard it in connec-
" tion with the ultimate object to be effected.
=" So that to quote the words of the elo.
"quent Burke, "a briar at his nose is Of
greater magnitude than an oak at FIVE
=" hundred yards distance Such are It's
" instantaneous operations, and the results
F" are still more astonishing. BY its magic
Influence seventy fours shrink into irigates,
" frigates into sloops, aud slocps into gun.
"boats.'
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Republican legislation in behalf of the
full that We point with pride to the fact that
one single merchant vessel is now in course
of construction in the United States.
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have to handle the dlthy, ragged and dsgraceful
small notes now In circulation, understand this
economy" thoroughly. 1t is ike the saving that
would result from washing the towels in the Depart
ments only once month instead OF as at present. or
by never sweeping the carpets for fear Of wearing
them out.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

As the President has thoughtfully advised
Congress of all the other wants of the ser
vice, would it not be the generous thing to
more suitable, healthy, and commodious Ex-
ecutive Mansion 1t is true it might not be
possible to complete it during his present
term, but it could be gotten ready for his
occupancy during his next term.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

One OF the handsomest and. most Interesting books
OF the year is Miss Laura c. Holloway brief bogra
ply OF Adelaide Nelson, which Is embellshed with
nine beautiful portraits OF the iamented actress by
Sarony. Within a wide range OF womanly parts
Miss Nelson was by far the finest actress Oh her
time. The gracefulness, ease, aud snreness OF her
approach but could not rival. No contemporaneOuB
actress appeared In 30 many OF Shakespeare's love-
Hest creatons she was not merely the only and In
comparable Jutiet. but no one approached her as
Rosdifnd, Viola, Beatrice, Isabella, and Imooen.
Not only was she pre-emlnent as actress, but she
was beautiful woman OF a most generous and win
ming nature. II Ia TO be regretted that Miss Hollo-
way has not given us more comprehensive account
Of Miss Nelson's career on the stage. Published by
Fuak Wagnalls, New York.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Logan leading in the Senate with Eimunds
and Hoar following brings TO mind the COM
posite country team, with a Jack in front and
two horses at the wheel.
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

take TO preserve or return rejected oommunicd-
uons. Contributors or correspondents toho may
desfre to possess their manuscripts, II amused,
should keep COPY.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Upon the question of civil service reform
the President speaks in no mufi ed tones.
He depicts the evils of the spoils system, and
the Generalization growing out of it, in bold
and convincing language, and shows a deter.
mination to adhere to his pledges for pure
government. Under his administration the
laws are to be Obeyed, and official dishonesty
to be visited with prompt punishment, while
our material prosperity is to be advanced
and our credit maintained. To the affairs
of the District of Columbia he has given
careful attention, and his recommendations
for improvements in the National Capital
command our grateful acknowledgment. No
one can read the message without being im,
pressed with its broad and virile patriotism,
and honest endeavor to advance the interests
of the masses, while doing no injustice to the
interests Of capital.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

The newspapers and others have so numerously
referred TO the Presidents message as "lengthy -
that It is wonder they did not describe its states
manshp as breadthy " and its tone as strengthy
But then the minds Of these commentators are moi
usually regarded as very dephy, nor their level Of
sentiment as very helghhy, so they may be par
dOned for the omission
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

The Republican fathers have not killed
the fatted calf to celebrate the return of the
wandering Mugwumps-they couldn't catch
the calf
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

PRorLE who own dogs are gently reminded that a
tax'tag is not preventive OF hydrophobia No dog
should be permitted 10 roam the streets unmuzzled
or unattended-tag or no tag. Licensed by drophoba
Is as dangerous as the ordinary kind People should
keep their hydrophoola at home for their own
children 10 play with
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Senator Logan is beating the bush for a
bird Of larger size than a President pro ten.
Of the Senate, with the Hoar bill a,tach-
menf
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

MAINE has been furnishing leaders for the Repub.
lean contingent in the House Of Representatives for
long time. Blaine, Hale, Fry, and now Reed have
nled the post, more or less successfully, since the
death OF Stevens and the retirement OF schencs.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

" there is to be any radical change OF the rules as
to the appropriation bills, the ap propriaio for the
District OF Columbia should be referred to the Dis
trct Committee. In that event our citizens nigh,
hope for reasonable degree of lntell gent consider
alton Of their needH
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

When the Senate begins the process of
sitting the Presidents appointments it will
find but very few that will fail to pass
through the finest mesh.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

EVEN the Alaska seals begin to feel the benign
influences of Democratic administration. There
will be fewer OF them slaughtered annually, under
faithful supervision of the new inspectors.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

IN considering the question Of the locality where
naval ordnance could be best constructed, the House
committee should bear in mind that no better place
could be selected for The purpose than the Washing.
ton NAVY Yard
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

After all thereis nothing very strange about
Admiral Porter's "reminiscences. "Tru,h is
"stranger than Fiction"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

John Sherman is considerably nearer the
nomination for the Presidency, but he is
Just as far off as ever from an election 10
that office.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

Millions for defence not one cent for
subsidies, }" is the motto Of this Adminis,ra.
tion.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

TAEAsuREE JORDAN IN his report congratulate
Congress On the economy effected by suspendlng the
Issue Of new one and two-dollar notes, amounting
10 the cost Of printing 900 notes. ana the paper
therefor, In three months The people at large VINO
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

The second volume Of the English translation OF
Balzacs "ComedIe Humane contains" The Ouch.
ess de Langeais" and several short tales. As was
the case with "pere Gorlo," the translation Is ex.
treinely well done, and we have a vigorous story
chapter OF "lne Duchess de Langeals opens with
striking and romantic situation, and IT is full OF
passages OF surprising beauty But the central ip.
cident OF the story Is repulsiye, and will strike any
Anglo. lover as being excessively and unnatu.
rally brutal The conduct OF both the hero and he.
rone seems TO be absolutely inconsistent with their
characters as depicted by the novelist. But this
novel as a whole Is one OF absorbing interest. The
short stories are all OF high quality, and the volume
ishandsomey printed and sumptuonsy bound. Bos.
ton: Roberts Brothers. Received from Brentanos.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

"other words, whatever precaution for pub
''lic safety he adopted, he was so intent
upon tenderingit cheap, that he invariably
rendered II Intellectual"
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Congress has delicate and difficult duty
TO perform in steering between the Scylla of
economy and the Chary bdis of extravaganza.
1t should not be deferred from providing for
national defense and general welfare by rea-
son Of the vast amounts necessary to provide
for both. Neither should 1t listen to those
who would have it waste large sums in
schemes OF doubtful utility, or of purely
local advantage. For the first time in a
quarter OF century the Democratic party
has the responsibility on its shoulders of
administering the Government. 1t is
pledged 10 economy, but not to parsimony.
Where public works Of truly national
character are required, it is true economy to
give what is necessary, SO that the end de.
sired may be speedily and economically
reached. When there is an insufficiency of
clerical force in any department to carry on
its business properly, the deficiency should
be supplied, while on the other hand useless
offices should be done away with. But we
want no more cutting down expenses on
general scale, without regard TO the effect
upon the service.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13

In face of the fact that the United States
imports more gold than it exports, to say
nothing Of the amount of gold mined in the
country, while there is a steady outflow of
gold from the single standard countries, it is
absurd to say that the coinage of silver will
drive gold out of the country. 1t has not
done SO in the past and will not do so in the
future. England, monometallist country,
is suffering from tine drainage of gold, while
the United States from 1880 to 1885 acquired
s1s3 100000, of gold from abroad in excess
of its exports.