New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-27

odort Amarican ciyiliz alton does not always
seem to agree well with fOundlings, and they arc
not likely to appreciate that quality OF it which Is
typiGed by the ordinary asylum.
John Kelly says he is all right again. 1t was
always one of Mr.. Kelly's strong points that he
took cruel delight in disappointing somc folks'
"Boycotting" is favorite amusement with
strikers. The striking weavers of Yonkers have
decided to "boycott" certain local tradesmen VINO
refuse to give them money and other accommoda-
tons. Perhaps if they returned to work and earned
their wages their threats might cause some alarm.
But while they have nothing to spend they are
likely to "boycott" from necessity quite as much
as from revenge.
President Arthur has announced that he expects
to go fishing when he retires from Office An ODD
coincidence is that his illustrous example Will be
followed by almost every Democrat in the country
at just about the same time.
A Detroit paper recently appeared in rhyme,
dispatches editorials advertisements and ALL This
is a new form of enterprise. and offers valuable
suggestion to Mr. Cleveland in the construction OF
his inaugural address Let him put it in rhyme,
and even his most relentless critic will then be
estopped from saying that the address is prosy. He
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diversity it as much as he pleases. For instance,
where he speaks of his views on the tariff he can
drop into blank verse; as best representing his state
of mind on the subject. All references to the
South could be written in the metre of Dixie. with
a Rebel Yell obligato His views on tho silver
question would be in the metre of Silver Clouds
Among the Gold" Ali personal references would OF
course run in the metre of the song See the Con-
quering Hero Comes" And if he should trust
himself to refer to the discussions of the Democratic
party, he would cast his remarks in the metre OF
"Jhe Kilkenny Cats" But there is no need OF
going on. 1t will be at once that there is
great deal in this suggestion. Notwithstanding its
valne we offer it to Mr.. Cleveland for nothing,
solely in the interest of reform and harmony
Should the Prince of Wales feel any particular
interest in political economy, his visit to Ireland
could be well utilized in studying that subject in
its relation to the effects of free trade
Doolia1e lat the telephone)-Hello Cleveland,
hello!
CIerclana-FIeIlo! hello! Who's that 7
Doohhle-It'sI |. Judge Doolittle. of Wisconsin.
Cierc,dna-Wcll what can DO for you Judgef
Doolinle-Nothing Just thought would step
to the telephone and let you know that wanted
nothing.
Clereland (winking at Lamont)-You shall have
it, Judge. Good-by.
The City Council of Wheeling have asked the
Legislature to authorize the annexation of that
town to the State of Pennsylvania. That's
splendid idea. If there to be any more elections
like the last one. why not have proposition TO
annex the entire State of New-York to Pennsyl
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According to The ErenRg Post " the Treasury
Department appears in haste TO do something TO
purify the government service in this city before
the Attn of March. Naturally. The Treasury
Department has doubtless heard that Dan Manning
is likely be its next head and therefore realizes
that whatever is TO be done in the direction OF
apurifying the government service" must be done
before he comes in.
James ID. Fish, of reputation both wide and I'M
sayory. appeared in court yesterday-as witness
His testimony interesting but in their anxiety
to see Mr. Fish in conrt prisoner the people are
willing to waive any more Of it. When Justice
takes a notion to move slowly, frozen molasses
couldn't beat her record for delberaton.
Mr. Copensky, the secretary of the Russian
embassy in London. has assured England that his
royal Emueror does not intend to invade Afghan
istan nor does he want India This consideration
should not 40 unrequited let England give Egypt
to the Car. This would happily solve perpleX
ing problem.
1t is understood that, aided by Manton Marble
and blue pencil, Mr. Cleveland has completed the
opening sentence of his inaugural 1t was revised
seventy eight times before 1t was pronounced
perfect AS it now stands it reads as follows
"Felow-coIn rymen In assuming the exalted
position to which | have been called by your
suirages desire first of all to assure you that it is
my matured and clarified Judgment that the soil
remains in its place and that the office of President
is essentially executive
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