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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

What n splendid thing an occasional prSe6ght
wonld be for our young mon If they could omit tho
fight and retain the training. This is how Sullivan
IL spending his timo just now: Cold bath at $50.
Fifteen minutes with damb-bels. A yolk of an egg
in a little sherry wine. walk of seven or eight
miles IIr akfast Two hours rest. A spin of
twelve miles. A little rest and then fight with a
suspendod football Dinner. In the evening an
other walk of five miles. More dumb-bells TO bed
at 9 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

An interesting point in connection with the
sale of the George l. Seney pictures is the
prices obtained for the works of American art
lists. They were comparatively higher than
those paid for pictures painted by foreigners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Osman Digna having made a rafting campaign
Of ID aud outman~uyrol aud ontgencraed the
British stai Is prepared TO dictate honorable terms
of peace. Probably he will be willing to accom-
MEDIATE General Graham. if all that the invaders are
fighting for is the privilege of eyacuating tho coun
try. Possibly he would agree to build the railway
if the British would furnish the money and IN oc-
casional engineer To Us murdered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Il Boston Courier.
ElThe "wrte in my autograph album epidemic has
ceNed o check in instance In this city, at least A
young lady few days Ago asked gentleman % friend
to subscribe sentiment ia her album. and he took u
pen and cruelty wrote the following:
.You ask for a verse upon this leaf
With name In fine letters written underneath;
you with all honesty, candor and truth,
or nonsense think there is already enough"
In India II costs got married than to die. Ex
pensye presents bestowed and the parents Of the
bride are often impoverished for life by the dowry which
they give the BRIDE When great wedding takes place
troops OF beggars and priests appear and they must not
be sent away empty-handod. At recent marriage
900 people we're sumptuousy fed and presented with
clothing and money
.The course OF true love did run smooth says
the Iinmort., Bard. The way IL ran IN certain IN
stance may traced by the following commandments
OF produced the other day In breach OF promise
case. The first epstle commenced Dear Mr.. smith,,
tho second MY dear Jonn," then My darling john"
a" Dear John" Dear SIR" and finally " Sir" This
crescendo al ortissi0 din.ue,do. musicians would
nut it, speaks than Volumes American Register
Paris
The Blackwcrs Island Bridge, It is said, will cost
only fraction" OF what was expended on the New
York aud Brooklyn Bridge. But one is rash enough
say how largo fraction In such matter hindsight
Ia usually accurate than foresight.
Tho Democrats families of the land have taken tho
hint and In tho administration OF household Affairs have
followed the example now before tho country ~ wash
inSton ,.,,o
the coffee this morning and the cakes cold
know It, 1t oughtn't to be 10; but Higgins Ia 10
blame"
"The new Kitchen appointment clerk you engaged at
tho intelligence Office"
. Discharge Higgins ut onca"
1Not II know It. Sues tho hand!est scapegoaf we've
ever had. - Hartford Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

While there are undoubtod Indications Of q spread
of 2adcallsm in England, it is to be noticed that
IN the bye-eections that have been hello during the
present Parliament. the Conservatives have gained
twenty-one seats and the Liberals only live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

For reasons evident to all except those who
are blind because they will not see. it was con-
sidered good time yesterday to ratify the APP
pointment of Secretary Manning's notorious
clerk, Higgins. Other appointments in the line
of Civil Service reform, it was thought, would
draw public attention from Higgins. Evidently
the Administration has just as little regard for
consistency as it has for the protests ot decent
Democrats and believers in honest elections in
Maryland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

1t is to DO hoped that tho Intelligence of Jeh
Davs's illness will reach Secretary Lamar in time
to enable him to give general order for all the do
partment flags ana masts to be put in shape for
doing honor to the ex-cOnsprator and traitor
chief If Secretary of War Gndicott is not OF like
mind he should be admon shed carly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

The new False Prophet in the Soudan Is evidently
a miraculous parsonage. Que day he is at Omdur-
man opposite Khartoum. establishing camp
hostile to tho original Mahd the next morning
no IL reported to have unfurled his standard u long
way up tue White Nile; and before nightfal he ar
rivos before Obeid and occupies tho town with q
large force. prophet capable Of covering so mu"n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

This is fine weather for the humble Cincinnatus.
Scarcely m-hand or car-dryer can feel entirely
sure that he will not be nominated by tho President
for sono public office under tho amended Civil
service rules which require that the politicians
shall be disappointed. and that all appointees shall
DO without experience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
AT THE THEATRE.

Tho orchestra plays
Aud the curtains updrawn.
A moments suspense
Aud the ballet comes on,
The premiere danscuse
Ana the Coryphees fair:
Then the bIld-headei man,
In the orchestra chair,
Raises Ut once,
With q smile aud sigh.
The double-barrelled op'ra glass
Up to his eye,
Watches the twinkling
or rhythmical feet
With kcenest enjoyment
His pleasure complete;
And "a frOwn settles down
On the moralist's face,
Bocauso he can't have
The bald-headed mans place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
--
The TALK OF THE DAP.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge the
Potomac at Harpers Ferry is the Grena Green Of eop
ing lovers from all the country round about. More
riages take place this structure in year than in any
church In Virginia. West Virginia Maryland tho three
state3 that meet at this historic mountain gap.
When Grant returned from China he gave an amusing
account Of the difficulty he had IN making the court Ci
cials Ofthe Middle KINGDOM understand his position In
this country. They kept constantly addressing him as
the Emperor OF the United States
But not tho Emperor" insisted General Grant.
al President Of the United States but out Of
office now"
You are in exile theni" said of the inandarins
In great alarm.
mo, am travelling. am the,way back to my
country"
"Ah, then. you the Emperor STILL"
And tho moOn-cyeh celestiais shook their heads and
smiled family IL was the Chinese idea OF aJoke.-5an
Francisco Insesde
The list OF Democratic asprants for the Governshp Of
NowYork is becoming formidable II includes Erastus
Corning and Daniel Manning. of Albany Daniel Lock
wood. OF Buffalo State Controller Chaplin and General
II. W. socum, OF Brooklyn Roswell r Flower, OF New
York City; W. L. Smith. OF Plattsburg, and General
Charles Hughes, of Sandy HILL
Tho interview between the Kentucky Free Trade
statesman and MI Cleveland can DO easily reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Lord Dufferin has taken a wise course to im-
press upon the Ameer of Afghanistan the value
of England's friendship. When Abdurrahman
srrlvedat Rawal- Pindi he found most imposing
military demonstration awaiting HIM. In every
direction were masses of troops. All this is in
honor of his coming, of course; but it can
hardly fail at the same time to convince the
Ameer that Englandis a friend worth having as
well as foe which could swiftly and severely
punish him it be SHOULD prove false.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Let every postmastcr now in service breathe
freely. Postmaster Pearson has not been removed.
The Times and The Post agreed that 1t was to be n
test case by which the Presidents course was TO be
judged by honest Hence it follows that
every faithful oflice-holder now employed by tho
Government is to remain where he is and all the
Democrats oicoseeking rascas are to be kept out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

The partisan character of the Civil Service under
Republican Administrations has been so violently
assalcd by the Democratic press that it startes
to find Mr.. McMullen. the newly appointed APP
prniser calling himself veteran in the Examiners
Department. and protesting that he has always been
n Democrat and has never voted for n Republican
President. Why did not those terrible Republican
partlsans turn him ont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

New York gamblers viii watch with interest
the proceedings Of the New,Jersey Legisla-
ture, if they do not actually take hand
n them. What they want is to see the
bfl to authorize pool-selling ia New-Jer-
~ become law. 1t is not altogether
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Referring To the decision of the school trustees of
the Nineteenth Ward that they Will investigate tho
charges of corporal punishment made against some
of tho public scho teachers. 1t may be said that
the time has long since gone by when public opinion
will tolerate whipping AZ means of discipline for
refractory pupils. II a scholar in bad rs to be I'M
pcrvIous to such moral correctives as teacher
may properly apply. his place IS not in a school
with decent boys and grls who go there to learn
but in the House of Correction. Whipping is GER
tainly ont OF place now IN tho city school-room
where teachers neither jailers nor authorized
guardians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Why shonld tho Administration ransack llobokcn
for a Confederate veteranf Were there no unburied
Copperhcads In Now-Jcrseyf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Is IL strange that President Cleveland rises early
and retircs after midnight 1t takes time to revise
the complete muster-roll Of the Confederate army
as found in the captured Rebel archives and the
South that elected him mnst he sOldy remembered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

Serious news from the Northwest is to the
effect that 800 Cree Indians have taken up
arms in the Riel rebellion, and are in possess
SION of the town of Battleford. The uprising
of the tribes has, all along, been the danger
most dreaded by the Dominion authorities.
They realize the difficulty OF Indian warfare.
Preparations to subdue the rebels, however, 20
briskly on in most of the Canadian cities.
The mounted police in Manitoba will be rein
forced by a considerable body of troops. Then
the fighting will begin in earnest. The rumor
that Fenians have beer melting this trouble is
hardly credible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
JOHN EHRLIcH's DEATH.
He is Believed to Have Been Killed
by the Cars, Though Lately in n

He is Believed to Have Been Killed
by the Cars, Though Lately in
Fight.
The name of the old soldier found dead
Thursday night alongside the railroad, near
Brooks's station, Is John Ehrllcb, native
Of Germany. The police yesterday made
thorough investigation of the affair. The
railroad officials did not seem to know any
thing about it, Sergeant Slattery dlscov-
cred that Ehrlich and another inmate Of
the Soldiers Home, named Anton Brown,
went into the restaurant Of Henry Schpeider,
on the Glenwood road, on Thursday gwen
ing. While the men were in the place
Brown made insulting remarks to Mrs.
Schneider. Ehrlich became angry at what
Brown said to the woman, and the men
became involved In quarrel Ehrlich
and Brown left the place and
went up the hill, disputlng over the occur
renee. When they got up the hill to where
Bunker Hill, Lincoln and Hardwood ave-
nues intersect, they were seen by Mr.. Schnei-
der lighting.
The men at the time were strongly under
the influence Of liquor. Mr.. Schneider ran
up and separated them. This was about
o'clock in the evening. After being sepa-
rated the men took different routes. Ehr-
lien, AFTER gong some distance, turned
back, saying that he was going back to
Schneider's to apologize for what he had
spid.
The fight occurred about one mile from
Brooks's station.
Two young men, who claimed to have
found Ehrlich laying on the railroad switch
near Queenstown about G:30 o'clock, said
they thought that he was dead, and sat him
down on the platform at the Queenstown
station.
Ehrlich got up, however, aud walked
about one hundred yards, but returned.
The young men then went on to house
where dance was going on. A large mum
Der of witnesses have been summoned.
Among the residents Of Brooks's station the
impression Is strong that Ehrlich was killed
by the train. There are, however, some
other circumstances which will likely be
brought out at the inquest that may cause
q different opinion.
Anton Brown, when he got back late
Thursday night, was very drunk. The
authorities, on being notified of the fight
that he had with Ehrlich and the mystery
surrounding the latter's death, immedi-
ately placed him under arrest to await the
result of the corners investigation.
AT the Soldiers Home 1t is believed that
Ehrlich had a check for $50 when he left
sent to him by his sister. The coroner will
hold an inquest at 3 o'clock this afternoon
at the second precinct station.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
Murdered for His Money.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Dec. 25.-D. j. Beggs,
q prominent merchant of Canton, Ohio,
was found this morning in his room nearly
dead from the effects of several murderous
cuts in his neck and face. When he closed
his store last night Mr.. Beggs gave to his
chief clerk the greater portion of the
days receipts, taking about 5000,
mostly silver, to his own room In build
ing a short distance from his store
A colored man named George Green, who
had charge of Beggs's room, went to the
place this morning to sweep and dust, and
a few minutes later he announced on the
street that his employer had been murdered.
He said he found Mr.. Beggs lying In bed
with his throat cut, and that there were
numerous gashes in his face and head. As
soon as Mr.. Beggs's friends arrived they
caused the arrest of Green, who has bad
reputation, on suspicion of having COM
mitted the crime. There is strong circum:
stantial evidence pointing to the guilt of
the accused.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
THE FLUTE IN POLITICS.
Eject on Obstreperous Delegates OF a
Missourian's Performances on Flute
ffti,ta... Vra..tA


[Chicago Herald.l
The dispatches say that Col. Lafayette
Dawson, Of Missouri, has been appointed
by President Cleveland justice in Alaska.
About twelve years ago Mr.. Dawson was
almost unheard Of save in the little town
of Maryville, where he had law Office in
little back room oyer bakery. His outfit
consisted Of pine table, a copy Of the Mis-
souri, statutes, a blotting-pad and pen
holder and one pen, stove, with brick for
the legs, and flute. Now and then Mr..
Dawson would have occasion to consult
the law book on his table, but most Of his
time was occupied in working up senti-
ment in the community against himself on
account of his affection for the flute.
After some time had been thus wasted q
county convention came along. A county
attorney was TO be nominated, and Mr..
DawsOn's name was proposed. The
question was raised as to his legal abilities,
but this was crushed by the remark of
delegate, who said II didn't "make bit of
difference whether he knew any law or not;
IL he was nominated It would stop that old
flute music" Mr., Dawson was nominated,
and the campaign began. IL waxed hot be-
tween Mr.. Dawson and his opponent. The
issue was the flute. The point was made
for Mr.. Dawson that II he should be elected
there would be peace in the community,
and II he was defeated the town would de-
mand his removal. He was elected and
made good officer. He soon showed that
he was pretty fair lawyer. After awhile
there was district convention to nominate
q prosecuting attorney for the judicial dis
trict composed Of Atchison, Nodaway, Hall,
and Andrew counties. Mr.. Dawson began
worrying the flute again and refused
to put II down until he was
nominated for prosecuting attorney. The
same issue was raised in the district
and on that he was elected. He showed
himself a still better lawyer, and won the
title Of Maj. Dawson. A state convention
was the next in order, and Mai. Dawson
aspired to represent his county. A gentle
protest was entered by man named
Moorchouse, editor Of the county paper
who wanted to know II Dawson wanted
the earth. The inquiry had scarcely been
made when the wheezy notes of the flute
crawled out Of Dawson's window. lie
was elected delegate, and made speech In
the convention that astonished the natives.
When he returned he was Col Dawson.
Since then he has occupied various offices
of profit and trust and honor in his state.
He has evidently been playing the old
flute under the windows Of the white house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-When Emory A.
Stows died few months ago, surprise was
caused by the statement that the noted
lawyer, whose impecunious condition was
well known, had carried no life insurance
for the benefit Of his wife. To-day the an
nouncementIs made that among Mr., StOrrs's
papers there was recently found policy in
the Equitable life Insurance Company of
New York for 10000. When Mr. StoIrs's
friends made inquiries they found that no
premium had been paid on the policy. The
agent who issued it had accepted Mr..
StOlTss promise to pay, and has
made repeated but unsuccessful efforts
to collect the amount, The policy was is
sued on Jan. !, 1855. There was differ
ence Of opinion as to the value of the
policy under the circumstances, some
maintaining that it was worthless, aud
others that the policy itself was an ac-
acknowledgement of the receipt of the
premium. After consultation the gen
eral officers of the Equitable Company in
New York offered to pay $4,000 Of the
amount Immediately in settlement. 1t is
announced to-day that, upon advice Of
friends, Mrs. StoTrs has decided to accept
this sum rather than enter into litigation,
which would an least delay the settlement
OF her claim for a long time,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
Appalling News
FROM BURMAH.

The Sacred White Ele-
phant is dead; turned his
toes up to the daisies and
gone to join the great
Jumbo in the realms of
elephantine bliss, there to
await the coming of the re-
manning member of the trio
Washington's White Ele-
plant, who is feeling pretty
sick about this time. A
consultation of physicians
has developed the fact that
he is suffering from "pe-
reetus," which is the medi-
cal term for having bitten
off more than he can chew.
Meanwhile the Golden
Eagle Clothing Company
are pursuing the even tenor
Of their way; contributing
their efforts to make thou
sands of happy homes in
Washington by the rare
bargains in Men'sand Boys
Clothing which are on ex-
hibition and for sale at the
northwest corner of 7th and
d SITS.
This week especially we
would respectfully ask you
to take a peep in our hand
some show windows, or, bet
ter still, stroll through our
extensive establishment. It
will take but little time; it
will place you under no OBJ
legation to buy, and you
probably will learn some-
thing it will benefit you to
know. Of one thing you
can rest assured-you will
see or be shown with polite
ness and attention a COM
plete assortment of clothing
for men, youths, boys, and
children, the equal of any
in the land in point of ar
tistic excellence, and at
prices that will at once con-
vince you we are "par ex-
cellence" the pioneers of
fine clothing at popular
prices. If you see in our
house an oVercoat marked
$15 that you have been
asked $25 for elsewhere, do
not be surprised {; it is a fair
sample of relative prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
CoNGREssMEN AND NEWS MEN
An Intellectual Party or for the Amer
lean Exposition.

lean Exposition.
The congressman and journalists who,
with the ladies Of their families, were in
yitcd some days ago to accept the courtesy
of the Baltimore and Ohio lines for trip to
the New Orleans Exposition left Washing
ton at 1915 last evening in two elegant
sleeping coaches provided by Maj. Pang-
bOrD the assistant general passenger agent
of the road, who Will accompany the eXcur-
sionists and have charge of the arrange
ments for their transportation and comfort.
The party will reach Cincinnati this after
noon, and remain there about three
hours, 20 direct to New Orleans via
Odin and the Illinois Central railroad,
arriving there early Mondiy morning. Re-
turning, the train will leave New Orleans
on Thursday night and arrive in Washing
ton on Saturday evening. Monday is con-
gressiOnal and Tuesday, Journalists day at
the exposition, and the eXcursi ionists will
taho nnrt ~ tho IIureruings on both days.
They will be met upon arrival at the cres.
ent city hy President McCOnnico. Of the eX
position, The mayor nf the City,and a special
committee Of the press. A most interest
ing and varied progpmme has been ar
ranged, and the -four days stay will I've re-
plete with receptions, special excursions TO
the jetties and the lake, with hauquets at
the PicIwick Club, the spanish fort, sc.
The following Is q list Of thOse who left
here tonight: Congressman T1wnshend, Of
Illinois; Conger and ladies, Of Iowa; Ward,
of Illinois, Kleiner and wife, Of Indiana:
Hahn, of Louisiana; Taylor, of Tennessee;
La Toilette and wife OF Wisconsin, Brady
and daughteri of Virginia. Joseph OF New
Mexico; Wade of Missouri; 81 Martin OF
Louisiana; Perkins Of Kansas; and Cole OF
Maryland; Maj. Clark and wife Of the New
York Tribune; Mr.. Habercon Of the st.
Louis Westliche POST Mr.. Mudd Of the As
sociated Press; Mr. Moore of the Milwaukee
Wisconsin; Mr.. Morgan of the brooklyn
Union; Mr. Schriver Of the Baltimore
American; Mr.. Martin Of the Philadelphia
Press Mr. Flynn of the Baltimore Sun
Mr.. Gibson OF the New York Tribune
Mr.. Clark and wife of the
Montgomery Despatch; Mr.. Jewell, of the
New Orleans states; Mr.. Clark, Of the As
sOciated Press; Mr.. Mccarthy, OF the Hart.
ford Times, and Mr.. Burton, of the Brook.
lyn Eagle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

ST, LOUIS, Dec, 25.-Information comes
from Clinton, Mo-, that Sllas L. Cheek, a
prominent real estate loan agent of that
place, is defaulter for over 100000. The
utmost confidence was. placed In his integ-
rity until recently, and the banks had given
him credit far beyond his means and hon
ored his drafts for large amounts. Cheek
committed forgery, and then to save him
self he gave deed Of trust on his property
for the amount, and the same day
gave another deed Of trust to save friends
who had advanced him money. lie then
left for Canada, and has not been heard
from since, Since his departure 1t has been
learned that he had practiced a system Of
bold frauds and almost unrestrained forgery.
Check is ~ years old; is married. and his
wife is now lying at the point Of death, but
she does not know Of her husbands wrong
doings. His books show that he has
loaned $l7l 900 for eastern parties. In his
desk the following was found ~ am a
thief, scoundrel, knave, and liar.
"SILAs Il. CHEER"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
One Hundred Persons Injured.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec, 25.-A Christmas
tree took fire in the county hospital this
evening, while the hall was densely packed
with people. AT least one hundred per-
sons were injured, the greater mum
her receiving bruises by being trampled
on by their panic-stricken neighbors.
a number of children (patlents) had been
fore they could be removed several of them
suffered from the smoke and fright, and
one or two were slightly burned. The eX-
cltement was intense, and but for the cool
ness of Warden McGargle and some at
taches of the hospital, lives would certainly
have been lost.