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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

There were the usual warnings of strict
enforcement Of the law against the setting off
Of fireworks in the streets of this and other
cities on Independence Day, and the
usual number Of accidents and conlagra.
tions. Either the Law is wrong, and so con-
trary TO public sentiment that It cannot be
enforced, or else the police authorities dono.
do their duty. 1t is right and proper that
Independence Day should be appropriately
celebrated in every town and city in the
country. But patriotic celebration the
first effect OF which is for parents TO teach
their children that infraction of the law is
permissible is not conducive to public NOR
ais. Repeal the laws, and take the natural
consequences Of loss of life and property, or
enforce obedience to them.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The Department of Justice has asked,
through Assistant Attorney Ben. Wilson,
for small appropriation to enable the
Government properly to defend the two thou
sand cases arising under the French Spoila.
tions act. This appropriation is essential to
the proper presentation of the evidence in
the cases. 1t is not economy to refuse it. 1t
cannot, however, be regarded as a deficiency,
but should find place on the sundry Civil
bill.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

FORMERLY the House had one Iyrant who con
troled legislation. Now It h as three.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The proposal to divide the nascent Terri
tory of Dakota into two full hedsed Republic
can States, and Offset this by the cutting up
Of Texas into four States, which latter pro
pcsal is admissible under the Texas compact
Of ls45, is based upon an insecure founda.
tion. Texas prefers TO remain one great
State rather than 10 become four small ones.
The division of Texas has long been popular
In Democratic circles outside Of the State.
But within the limits of the Lone Star State
It would be political suicide for any one TO
propose the division. For years the admis-
sion Of new States has been political, or
rather party question. Dakota will have
TO submit TO this necessity.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

We would like to see light as free az
water. Washington has the nearest ap-
proach to free water of any city of the conn
try. This is because the United States has
control Of the supply. The like would be
the case II the Government should take pos
session of the gas plant in the District, and
furnish consumers with gas at cost. Bat
because We favor cheap gas, at the cost OF
manufacture, We do not propose to ooniscate
private property for that end, even if it is
owned by so-callei "bloated monopoly"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The Senate has shown little anxiety to in
crease the aggregate of bills providing for
the ordinary expenditure of the Govern
ment, such as generally carry appropria-
tions for services. This is because the ad
ministration Of the Government is in Demo.
cratic hands, and the Republican Senate is
fearful of adding to the number of Demo-
cratic employees. On the other hand, the
House committees have failed to come
up to the estimates made by Demo-
cratic Administration, in order to go upon
the stump in the coming Congressional cam
paign with the worn-out war cry of "reduo
"tion of expenses" ECONOMY of Democratic
"House," comparison of reductions made
"by the Democratic House under am ,unts
ESTIMATED by the Departments" etc., etc.
The motives of both bodies are not good.
The result will be either deficiency bills or
the crippling Of the public service. The
Democratic House ought to be willing TO
trust a Democratic Administration, and the
Republican Senate would find it good poll.
tics to put the responsibility Of gripping the
service where 1t belongs.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11


"what Ia the meaning OF the rnmora 80 frequent
about the Capitol that weat Virginia Will 20 hack on
the Democratic party In the next Congressional elec
tions?" asked a prominent Wheeling Democrat.
"WeA Virginia II q sure Democratic State,n was
the reply. "B.t Ia by no means certain that she
Will return three Democrats to the next House
while II Ia possible that she may send four Demo
crats."
"SLs;, fqprg" 1 asked. "Do you expect to carry
Gons dislrict7r
at IL by no means certain nat wa shall not do So
ioi only had plurality Of 2Oi at the last CongIes.
sionnl election. Ills district was almost as close az
GlbsQn's, In which the Democratic plurality was
i43. Now, COZ aud Gihson are both strong men
and both may pull thTongb, or The districts may 20
Us now " neither runs. hut both districts will he
close. so say that II ls possible that we may lose
or gain one member from West Virginia. II Will
depend not upon any questions OF local national
poliiics but entirely upon tho campaign work thai
IL got In between now and November"
"what about the Second and Third Distrlcts?p /
asked.
"Oh. nothing but political earthquake or the
most stupendous aggregation Of political blunders
can lose them. They are sure Democratic II the
vote gets OUT
"what u Connecticut going 10 do politically this
fall7" asked q veteran Connecticut politician,
who IL generally correct In his prophesies
"The heaviest work In Connecticut generally comes
In the Senatorial years" was the reply 'rhis year
will DO no exception, and great amount OF hard
work will be put In by both parties In Connecticut
you know, the parties are organized like two we'll
raped aruies, and are In condition for the encoun-
ter any dsy ~ the year. Hence we make our cam.
paigne short. but starp. Ia either one the other
camp Ia enlisted within fraction VI Two per cent
OF the yoers Of the state Tus faction Ii the body
that decides the battle one way or the other. Some
years we yet the most OF these n)aters, some Years
tue Republicans get the most OF them. Whichever
side gets them has 10 pay for them two or three
iDes oger, and sometimes they do not stay bought"
"Ibat 10 all vel. enough as 10 general politics In
Connecticut" said. 'Dgt what about The next
representation Ia Congress? Hoy many districts
viii We cary7"
"well, there ID only one certain, cure Republican
district In Conneclcut-the backbone Third, which
sent starkweather 10 Congress for 30 many years !
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

What is the use of selling the little prop
erty the District owns for the mere song it will
bring, and then being compelled. in all prob
ability TO buy some OF it back in the future 2
The purpose is to apply the proceeds to the
purchase Of sites for schools and the erection
Of school buildings. This ia a square admis
sion Of ths necessity for new school build
ings. This necessity should be provided
for by an appropriation sufficient for the
purpose, and the District should hold on to
what little property it has.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

Before the "blasted" war, which upset
SO many thipgs, the Democratic party was
emphatically the party of progress, and "a
vorsd every reasonable measure for the sxtsn-
sion of the boundaries OF the nation or The
development of Its mstsrIal rssonrcss. II
had grown ont ofits tight fitting garment Of
opposition TO internal improvements. Itwas
the friend OF ths Army and the Navy. A
new light has come upon II, and men who
go to bed TO dream OF new ways of cutting
down expenditures rnle its cOunsels in Con.
gross. rrVsou"a"so s'.V...iv.i.,- - .I.o party
believe In parsimony. but because they have
got into the habit of following the leai OF
those whose sole remaining stock Ia trade Is
the cry Of economy. The Naval Committee
have started out in the direction Of Tsspr-
recting our dead Navy. The Democrats OF
the House and tbs country agrss that their
plans should be adhered to. Yet In spite OF
this, in order to Ego before the countryp
with the cry OF "eoonomy," those who con-
jure the House with this magic word are
about to succeed in overriding the wishes o.
the House, the party. aud the country.
Some gentlemen who follow their lead will
lnd that such narrow notions will not be
quite no popular as they have been supposed
to be. TO be the chief Watchdog OF the
Treasury may be a great thing, but the
Trays, Blanches, aud Swesthearls who fol-
low will find that the little watch dogs will
not get quite so much reputation for barking
In chorus.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

II Congress fails to provide Post Office
building for Washington the delay may be
charged largely TO contending private inter-
ests. The Senate had its ideas, II is true,
which it promptly acted upon. These ideas
were those most generally approved by the
public. The House committee, however,
after long labor, proposed the construction
Of the new bnilding on another site. In this
the people Of the District generally acquiesced'
not as believing It best, but on the principal OF
being willing to take what they could get. II is
charged that the action of the House COM
mittee was largely secured by private persons
in interest. II this be true, It Is no argu-
ment agsinat the action of the committee.
Private individuals have the right to seek
such action as they please, and no one would
openly charge any improper influences as
proceeding from the gentlemen interested in
retaining the City Post Office on its present
site. II ia pity, in snch matters, that Con
grsss should not bs willing to make the nee.
essary appropriations and leave the selection
Of site to the head ofths Department inter
sstsd, with proviso, however. that existing
Government rsssrvations should not bs built
upon. Ia It too lats TO ss0lrs Cong grsssional
action in this direction al this seasisn
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

There is serious talk about ths possible
failure Of the Library bill, arising out Of
technical legal questions as TO the method Of
condemnation, which will be urged by
property-holders, some OF whom at least are
rightfully protesting against the inadequacy
OF the awards Of the jury Of condemnation.
This difficulty could be avsrtsd, aud the
speedy construction Of the new building se-
cured. by the passage Of an act authorizing oe.
cupstion by the Government pending the set
tlsment Of all questions as to adequacy Of
price, and providing for interest at 6 per cent
from the day OF condemnation. A Govern
ment which could grant railroad company
In this District the right to take possession
u private property pending appeals from
condemnation proceedings would certainly
have an equal right TO exercise the right
Of eminent domain for purely national pur-
poses.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

NJ ~ prepy certain that the disturbances In the
Democratic family In RieDgGRd win not prevent the
election OF Democratic cOngreHsHan from that
district" sald former memberof the Democratic
State committ6o Gf Virginia The other day. "Bui
look out for squalls In the Fir.t AID Ninth districts.
Both are too close for comfort, and 1t Is feared that
the Republicans VIII get out their full vote, while our
people Will not realize the absolute necessity Of get
ting ont our vote. we want 10 carry these dlstrits
Judging from preRept appearances. those two votes
may NC noedei ~ tuo UemoGrats IN the next Con-
gress."
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The bill proposed by tho Senate commit
tee providing for fixing the price of gas at
one dollar per thousand feet, with a sliding
scale to be advanced on the testimony Of gas
officials, is a sorry makeshift. 1t is au ad-
mission that the committee is not possessed Of
facts sufficient TO enable il to say what
should be the price of gas. Having con-
fsssed their ignorance, the committee had
Dettsr got out oI the uIIoInua ny VnIy
possible way left. That is, provide for the
purchase of the gas plant by the Govern.
ment at price to be agreed upon, or, that
failing, then by arbitration.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The small number Of bills Of District inter-
est passed by Congress this session, the large
number OF such bills reported favorably by
committees Of the Senate aud House, and
the still greater number of such measures
which are still in committed, should admon-
ish our citizens, both Official and private,
that to get anything from Congress requires
active and persistent work. There is no use
crying over the past, but We can learn the
lesson that experience has taught, aud IL
We profit by II and begin the fight for Dis
triot interests before the annual estimates
are made up, and then commence the fight in
Congress immediately upon its rsasssmbling
In December, we shall fare better in the
future.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

MFR. J. II. nickcox, of this city, has just Issued
the hrst, second, and third numbers Of the second
annua! volume OF his useful monthly catalogue Of
United States Government publications. In one cover
Ths extends over the months OF January, February,
and March, 1886, anil has some interesting PREDATORY
matter, hesideR THO usual price list and directions
how to obtain cOpie3 OF publications.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11
FORT WILLIAM HENRY HOIEl
LAKE GEORGE, NY.

MIR. I. E. Rocssie will he assisted In the manage
'nen' OF Inc above hotel by Mr.. Daniel Gale, for
mery proprietor and later of the buckingham, N.
T., and Pequot House, New London, Conn. MIR.
Gale Will be at the buckingham, Fifth Avenue New
York. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Of
each week, when hc Will be pleased to show plans
OF rooms and make terms for the season of 1886.
ap25-tf3
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

The Atmosphere is dry, pure. and invigorating,
anu anu lree from prostratng heat even In midsummer
rue scenery is Wild and rugged hut grand and pic-
turesque. II ID one Of the most delightful mountain
resorts In the country. Full Information Will he
furnished on application. ~
Circulars may be had at Drew's, MIlburn's. and
Helphenstine's Drug Stores, or of $50
J. N. WOODWARD
General superintendent,
my1-u6 Rawey Springs.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11
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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

Mr.. William Winter Will publish through George
J. Coombes biographies OF Edwin Booth, Adelaidt
Nelson. Lawrence Barrett, John Mccullough. and
the Wnllack family. besides volume of essays on
the acting OF Ellen Terry. The Waack book Will be
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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

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OF hfty" appointed from the Alumni Association.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-11

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-13
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Bill Regulating it Passed by til,
Senate,


WASHINGTON, May lin the senate
to-day Mr. Mitchell submitted concurrent
resolution expressing it to be the sense of
congress that negotiations should be entered
into between the United States and the
Chinese governments with a view to secur-
ing such notifications of the present treaty
with China as may result in stopping the
coming of Chinese to this country except
in the case of diplomats and their servants,
and except also in the case of persons at sea
driven to seek place of shelter. The con-
current resolution was referred to
the committee on foreign rela-
lions, and consideration of the interstate
commerce bill was then resumed. Mr.
Sherman commented severely on the dis
elimination of thej railroads. Mr.. Teller
defended the low rate for the long haul,
which he regarded as indispensable to
the prosperity not only of the West, but Of
the East.
eff you destroy the business of the
West" he asked, 'where will you get pur-
chasers for your manufactured goods? With
out the low rate for the long haul what
would become of our export business, since
72 per cent. OF our exports were the products
Of the farm and the forest? Where did these
products come from? With the price of wheat
falling in Liverpool, we should seek cheaper
rather than dearer rates on freight from the
Western states.''
After some further discussion the bill
came to vote and was passed. Yeas, Al;
nays. 4. The negative votes were those of
Messrs. Brown. ColQuitt Morgan and
Ransom A number of pairs were an
nounced. The bankruptcy bill was then
laid pro forma before the senate, but Mr..
Hoar yielded in favor of the pension bill,
which latter accordingly remains in the
unfinished business for o'clock tomorrow.
The senate then adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-13
Small Talk.

William Muldoon and MaIsuda SOrakichi
have signed articles of agreement for a
Greco Roman wrestling match, in accordance
with Muldoon's challenge. The contest will
occur in the Leland rink, Minneapolis, on the
night of the 21st. Muldoon is to win three
falls in one hour, and the little Jap says Null
doom cannot accomplish the feat.
Patsy Cardiff says he is training for his
match with Jack Dempsey, and is not afraid
to meet any man, barring John L. Sullivan.
He states that Billy Wilson's challenge
amuses him.
1t is more than probable that in short time
a fifty-mile bicycle race will take place be-
tween Dingley, Bell and Spear, all of whom
have good local records.
The game yesterday between Chicago and
Boston was called at the end OF the fourth in
ing on account of rain, the score standing,
Chicago 1, Boston 4.
Both Muldoon and the Jap will take up
their abode in Minneapolis for few months.
Their respective engagements on the stage
have ended.
The results OF yesterdays games in the
Northwestern league place St. Paul at the
foot of the ladder in the race for the pennant.
Jack Dempsey telegraphed Prof. Barnes
yesterday that he would reach this city this
morning at O'Clock.
Minneapolis will play Duluth again to-day
in Minneapolis and Milwaukee will play Eau
Claire at Eau Claire.
A certain newspaper man talks of chal-
for 100-yard foot race.
The winners at Lexington yesterday were
Laura Gill; Monocrat, Felix and La Sylphide.
The winners at Ivy City, d. c., yesterday,
were Strathspey, Tony Foster, Roundsman,
Jake Mitchell and Dangertield.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-13

had pushed their machines plucklly and
with great speed all day, contriving to dis
lance the worlds records and for that
people are led to believe that
there is no limit to long-distance 'cycling
possibilities. In the early part of the day
Prince made several of his phenomenal
spurts, gaining lap each time, while
Schock rode faster by far than he ever did
before on third day. Schock, as on the
two preceding days. did not leave his
wheel. Prince, on the contrary, went off
one minute and three seconds at 6:30, losing
three laps.
f. The yoracious appetites of the men keep
them up. They eat like wolves and keep
up their strength. The unparalleled score
indicates that the worlds record is
broken by twenty-nine miles. Prince ran off
1913 miles and 1 lap and Schock 1872 miles
and laps, and they promise to do even
better to-day. This is performance worth
the while to travel many miles to witness,
and in comparison it may be noted Wood
side on the third day of the last six-day
race only rolled off 165 miles and laps,
giving him total of only SIS miles and 1
lap for the three days. Schock made a
score of 173 miles and laps on the third
day. This is enough to bring Lees Of
England over here to compete with the
wonderful Americans. When the
contestants got off their wheels
they both appeared fresh and
strong and ran off nimbly to their respect
i've rooms, where they were rubbed down
and cared for. They then ate hearty sup
pers and Immediately retired. During the
evening betting was in favor of Schock,
but at the close of the day was about even.
Schock's staying qualities are known, but
Prince surprised everybody, even his back
ers, for it was not anticipated that he would
be forced to ride so fast and hard to head
Off the German.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-13
BY A MAJORITY OF ONE
Minneapolis Opens the Northwestern
League Season by Beating the
Zenith City Ball Tossers.
Milwaukee Administers a Crushing De-
feat to the Eau Claire Team on the
Latters Grounds.
Detroit Takes Its Third Successive
Victory From the Sluggers
of Gotham.
Prince Has a Lead of Twelve Miles in
His Great Bicycle Race
With Schock.
Duluth Defeated.

Minneapolis yesterday baptized her new
ball park in the gore of Duluth, admins
tering to the team from the Zenith City
the first thrashing it has yet received.
About 2. 600 people witnessed, with every
demonstration of joy, the home team win
an uphill game in the last inning, rallying
after apparent defeat and coming hand
somely to the front on the home stretch.
Minneapolis outbatted and outfieIded Du-
luth, but showed far less science in base
running. For new team the nine played
well together, and a little further practice
will work wonders with it. Whitcomb led
with the stick and O'DonnelI in the field
for the home team, and Baldwin carried off
the batting and Rourke the fielding honors
for the visitors. In the seventh inning
Whitcomb let in two runs for Duluth on a
partially eXcusable error, q base runner
confusing him in attempting to field drive
in his direction. O'Rourke made
SEVERAL WEAK THROWS
from behind the bat proving otherwise ac-
ceptable. Extremely poor coaching was
given the Minneapolis base-runners, no less
than three of whom were caught at the
home plate, where Judgment would have
held them at third. Minneapolis was
BANKED until the fifth inning, when singles
by Cantillion and Foley and a sacrifice hit
by O'Donnell yielded run. In the next
Whitcomb made long drive for two bases,
Cook took first on blow from the pitcher,
and both scored ON Cantillion's long hit to
right center. Duluth scored twice in the
first inning on a hit to Jones and poor
throwing by O'Rourke, and once in the
second on single by Jones. Reed got first
on balls in the fifth, was advanced to second
by the same method and scored on Van
zant's single, leaving the score to at the
beginning of the seventh inning. Duluth
filled the bases, and Whitcomb's failure to
stop Legg's drive let in two runs. Two
bases on balls, a hit by Foley and a wild
throw by Legg gave Minneapolis two in the
same inning. The eighth was
WHITEWASH ALL AROUND.
Sharp playing retired the Zenith city team
in one, two, three order, and Minneapolis
came in for the closing half inning, the
score standing six to five in favor of Du-
luth. Foley whirled the ash and pounded
the ball against the left field fence for two
bases. Murphy was hit by pitched ball
and took first. Whitcomb sized up Wat
sons delivery and made beautiful drive
over left field for two boys, bringing in
Foley and Murphy and winning the game
without man out. The crowd rose up and
cheered Justify and long. Bates pitched a
good game, tanning out seven Duluthians
and receiving only FIVE safe hits. Watson
struck out six men, but was pounded fol-
nine hits and total of thirteen bases. The
score is as follows: