The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-18

produced by artificial propagation only TO-
100000 young shad, while for 1856 alone the
total production was over 90.OO0,OO0. These
facts indicate that we are getting TO point
where the work may be regarded as profitable
from commercial standpoint.
The following Is summary OF the shad DIS
tributed during the season Of lSe6, arranged
by river basins: Tributaries Of NarragAnset
Bay, 2.53a.000: tributaries OF Long Island
sound. $4,000: Hnisan River. 22l2. a9n; Del
aware River. 2l.6ls.0OO; tributaries Of Chess-
peake Bay O., 100000; tributaries Of Albemarle
Sound, $4,000; streams draining into the
South Atlantic, 4.ls3.000; Mississippi RIVER
and minor tributaries. a,15o.0O1; Colorado
River, Gulf Of California, $4,000; Columbia
River basin, $4,000; total, 92,4OiOO1
GEN. sHERIDAS's REPORT
The annual report Of LeuL-Gen. Sheridan,
after stating that the army consists OF 2,lO2
officers and 239i6 men, deals mainly with the
case Of Geronimo. lie SAYS that rs early as Mo-
vember, l555, he proposed sending the IS
Apaches confined at Fort Bowie. AriE Ter, To
Fort Marion, Fla, but that Gen. Crook and Capt.
Crawford opposed the idea strenuously that
he postponed its execution. be describes the
campaign of last Winter, and, speaking OF capt
Crawford's death, says: The loss OF Capt.
Crawford was much TO be regretted. as he
would. in my opinion, have at that time ter
minated the cruel and bloody atrocities which
continued thereafter for many months.
There is very little new ia the report regard
ing Gen. Miles, nor is there any condemnation
of his action. The surrender Of the Araches
is spoken of as qualified one, which was not
approved by the President. The statement
in the acknowledgements Report that there
Rnrat- E4rKra a arfi during
year than formerly, is fayorably commented on.
A POLICE SCANDAL.
The atmosphere Of Washington has been per-
turbed by ugly charges concerning the head of
! the Police Department, Mr.. s. III. Walker, who
a short time ago was put in the place oil the
veteran Gen. VIM. Nee. Dye. The story went
| that Mr. Walker, anxious to secure favorable
! legislation at the coming session OF Congress,
! had instructed his subOrdinates 10 keep close
watch on the movements of Congressman,
4 especially those who visited houses OF lll-fame
or maintained ladies here who were not their
wives. The object Of this was TO be in shape TO
1 bring pressure 10 bear upon congressman that
would secure a majority of votes for the legisla-
/ ton the Chief of Police desired. The matter
! got in the papers and the oyer-ofiicious gentle
man was given a hauling over the Goals lie
denies the charges in toto. and accuses one OF
his Lieutcuants Of having started the story and
] has brought the officer TO trial upon the accusa-
lions.
GOOD INDIANs
The Interior Department has received the
/ fourth annual message Of ID. W. Bnshyhead,
principal Chief OF the Cherokee Nation. This
man Is regarded az the Indian Department as
1 OF rare ability. lie l. the only Chief who issues
a message. Has nation numbers 22O09 people.
and has 1. go children az school aad S2u9oJ0
! ia the Treasury. lie SAYS the nation has gen
orally prospercd. La closing. he SAYS: " Let as
l al do our best and lose 40 time" lie Is a line
look ing Chirf, not tar froH - years Of age. His
people have courts. a good school system. sew
eral newspapers. etc. HIS last Thanksgiving
/ proclamation was regarded rs quite remarka-
/ bic.
RECEIPTS FROM CUSTOMS.
The annual report Of Commissioner Of Gus
| toms McCalmout 90 the Secretary OF the Treas
I ury shows that during the past fiscal year there
was paid into the Treasury from sources the
accounts relating 10 which are settled in his
/ Office SI9s 3ss, $50, of which Sl923J1 ,Sii was
received from customs duty. During the same
| period there was paid out for expenses con-
nected with the administration of this branch
of the Government service SPA 1926, 81, Az
/ 6l2 of which was on account OF expenses Of col
lecting the revenues from customs
GRAY-HAIRED DUDES.
The novelty which the young "sassiety"
90 highten their charms is prematurey gray
hair. 1t does not matter, but is rather better II
the young fellow has fresh, ford face, but
gray hair he must have. How this is TO be
artiheally produced is a closely-kept secret
but several Of the fashionable hair dressers arc
believed TO have lotions" that will intersperse
"silver threads among the gold" The chaps
who cannot get hold of these viii have 10 be
content with pOwdering their hair.
| nIscoNTrNTrFn
One day last week the Postmaster-G General
ordered the discontinuance of 80 fourth-class
postothces, mainly for the reason that there
were no candidates for the Postmasterships
In a large number Of cases the business of tho
Offices did not Justify their continuance. Nearly
every State and Territory is represented in the
list. During the present month there have
been l67 pOsioiiccs discontinued and 80 estab
lished.
NIcKELs AND PENNIES.
Since September the Philadelphia Mint hal
been uninterruptedly at work on nickes and
pennies, turning them out 10 the walt e Of 81, 0OI
day; but the demand is 100000 ahead o
the supply. The Director thinks the great de
mand is due 10 stores charging an odd cent,
, trade custom Of recent growth. He estimate
that there are 100000 worth Of pennies il
the United States in circulation.
CHIT-cHAT.
Now lookout for an epidemic Of corduro!
among the ladies Of fashion. Mrs. Cleveland
, corduroy travelling dress caught the feminin
2 fancy, always in ieyerish hunt for novelties
and the homely and serviceable fabric of TIA
: stableman will become the rament Of beauty