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The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

The frailty of woman is such famil-
lar theme that | feel rather like culprit
to call up anything on the subject, but IL
case has just come under my observation
that may be worth recalling. A young
married couple were living in small
country village recently, contcnted with
themselves and with their child when IA
friend" came into the family to board. 1t
was the old old story of a tired husband
staying at home evenings to care for the
child while the wife and friend went out
to entertainments This was the first
step The next was when the wife left
her husband and child and departed for
the west with the friend who, report says,
has colored blood In his veins to quite an
extent. few months pass and act three
is enacted when the woman returns to
find that her husband has procured d-
vorce and is free and clear of her beyond
recall. Such is life not only in the great
city but in quiet country hamlet.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
CHAMPION
POWDERS
are still the
CHAMPION.

The enormous yearly in
crease in the sale of these
POPULAR POWDERS, prove
that the FARMERS know
where to get the BEST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
HdSTY JAW-MAKING,

A law was passed at Albany last winter which
affects important interests in Kings County,
and nevertheless several members Of the Legs
lature from that county assert that they have
no recollection Of such 4 measures having
come UP for consideration. One good result
of the discussion growing out Of this circurn-
stance is that one Of the Brooklyn Assembly
men promises that if he has seat in the Legs
laturc Of 1887 he will introduce bill pro
viding that no act shall come up for final read
ing until after it has been printed as amended
and printed copy has been placed on the files
Of the members.
II is evident that some such measure should
lie enacted As it is, in the last days Of the
session bills are rushed through of which the
majority Of the members know nothing at all
save their titles. These bills have never been
considered in Committee Of the Whole, and
probaLly have not even been submitted to one
of the standing committees. They have been
put through kissed through" as the phrase
is-by unanimous consent, on somebody's assur-
ancc that they were all right. It, does not al
WAYS happen that the legislator giving the as
sulance is all right, but the time for final ad-
icurnmcnt has been fixed. there is much to lie
done before the gavcl falls an earnest appeal
is made there is energetic log -rolling and the
bills with which scarcely anybody in the Lcgls-
laturc is acquainted save the members that in
troducc them are put through TO the motto.
'You help me and Ill help you.'
The statutc-boolI would look better and the
public veal would lie promoted If tins prac-
t,cc could he stopped. And there is no reason
why it should not STOP When the Legislature
is asked 70 abandon the weekly recess from
Friday noon until Monday evening, or at least
to curtal It's proportions, the familiar answer
is There is no reason why We should not
take this recess every week. We are paid by
the wear, and can stay in session rs long as l.
necessary But the passage Of so many laws
which have never been considered proves that
the Legislature does not SIT as long n IS ncccs-
sary. If tho measure which Mr.. Farrell pro
poses became n law, no bill Of any account
would he held back until the closing hous
Of the session Thus the important worl; would
lie done in season and with dclicraton. the
opportunities Of the lobby would he scnsIbIN
diminished and members would always know
VIVA, they were voting for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02

thing of the kind. 1t Is also credible that
movements which may be called tidal take
place in the fluid fiery matter Of the earth S
centre, and that these like the oceanic tides
arc subject to magnetic, lunar and planetary
action.
The theory that earthquakes will gradually
diminish with the cooling of the earth has no
present support from observation, and perhaps
This NAV be considered TO some. extent re-
enforcement Of the hypothesis OF solar or lunar
interfercnces. The period of scientific obscrva-
ton however, has been too brief TO warrant
any conclusions in the premises. All that
can lie said safely is that the simultaniety Of
solar or lunar and seismic disturbances gives
plausibility to the idea Of distinct relation
between the phenomena. In noticing the telc-
graphic accounts of the occurrence Of shocks
in the many different States affected the gen
eral impression is conveyed that the earth
Quake was felt everywhere almost at the same
time. This, Of course, could not be the case
Earthquake waves travel at the rate Of about
1000 feet a second, and while this is relative
rapidity it consumes appreciablc time. Had
there been any arrangement OF systematic
kind for Observing seismic phenomena, no
doubt interesting data could have been obtained
on this occasion. Suggestions for the colec
ton of information after the events are, per-
hans. of not much scientific value, for earth
ouakcs confuse the Observers mind and arc
apt TO stimulate his imagination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
LETTER-SHEET FNTELOPES.

The ingenuity of Postmaster-General Villas IN
finding authority fOf something for which there IS
no apparent public demand IS Only cquallcd by
his obsiinacy in refusing to obey the plain express
sion Of Congress in favor Of sending the foreign
mails in the manner which the public does want
The Postmaster General has recently Issued a
"lctter-sheet envelope" the authority for which
ia fonnd in an appropriation bill passed over seven
years ago which permitted the Postmaster-G
10 take the necessary steps % Introduce ana FUR
pisb for pubhc use a ettcr.sheet envelope. on
which postage stamps Of the denominations now
in use on ordinary envelopes shall be placed" the
came section authorized the Postmasier-General to
make a similar experiment with "donble" or
. retnrn postal cards" and double letter cnvel-
ones" which bore double postage and might be
returned to tho sender without further payment.
These governmental devices have not been put in
use in the seven years that have passed. and Mr..
Villas has inst sent out his first lettershect envel
opes."
These somewhat intricate constructions, which
AZ accompanied by. and need, explanatory cards
cost more than stamped envelopes andeach OF them
costa abont the same AS z stamped envelope and "A
sheet Of paper. They require more tine for folding
than letters placed in ordinary envelopes are less
secure as the ends may easily break oil. they
cannot be copied in letter press. ana have to be
handled and kept with some care TO reialn thcir
userulncss The demand for them has been light so
far ind there are yet no signs that 1t will IN
crease.
An authorization similar in its permlssye terms
70 that allowing the use of lctter-sheet envelopes
hut passed by the latest Congress intended for the
benefit Of American commerce, and carrying, from
tbe EXPRESSED desires of those who voted for the
hill almost the force Of command to the Post
master General was the statute book for the last
year and tho Postmaster General utterly dIsre
garded it, in spite of the repeated protests of bust
ness men and the Just complaints of American ship
owners He prefers only to take advantage of those
authorizations which have an ancient and ishy
smell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
PERSONAL.

yrs Frances ITod gson Burnett has almost fully re-
gained her health.
Mr. w. b. Dnsmore. president OF tho Adams Express
Company has been amusing himself as an amateur Da'e
bail umpire In the White MOUNTAINS
Bishop spauiing Peoria. Is talked OF as tho prob
able president OF the Roman Catholic University AZ
Warrington He Ia young man OF great social gits'
and has reputation as a Inc aiter-dlnher tAHct'
Coouelln cadei is enihusastc Baron, tho actor.
Barons voice. says. gives one the idea Oh us be-
ug the product OF GROSS between trombone ana an
elderly feline deniLen OF tho rooftopa This eKraor-
nary hoarsenes this triumphant AID everpresent cold
mingled OF brass Ohio trombone. this shrill
grufness while the owners seeking mcllirou' accents
he old caD this voice that the ear Ike thunler-
clap this voice that reminds one OF saucepan bound
ing AT dogs TAIL this voice that certainly cannot be
compared with the golden OF the Great Sarah this
voice 40 unsuel Romeo, this voice which forces
laugh from listeners through It's Astounding dIs-
coriauce. this which might he compared TO that
OF garsoyes ofNorc Dame Ufcargoylos hal speoch
this very voice forms hai OF Baron success Anu ust
fancy! Whom he nr-t engaged at tho Varees this
Invaluable organ wa. dse'r1d inpos,Dle ana no wa,
,acrilecei Abominaton Lot nghtingalcs be DUMB !
lot spring. dry up thcr waters But let Baron ever
speak with his own voice..
An interesting feature OF the recent Grand Army
gathering was tho attention paid by thousands OF
tho veterans Los Angeles 10 the children OF John
Brown. The veterans had gone down there for days
excursion. Tho fact that Jason and owen Brown to-
gother with their sister and her hd'b'nd MI and MIS-
Thompson arc living near Pasadena aud were IN town.
did not seem to known to the visiting soldiers
until ato In tho afternoon. When II was known, the
children Of the Old hero OF O,sawAtome we're put Into
carriage the horses unhtched. and with long rope
attaohe the Kansas. Iowa and California boys formed
In procerson aud hauled the family through the streets
the band tho head Of the line playing John browns
Body" and the whOs enthusiastic crowd singing the
stirring battle hymn aud cheering The denomination
ylsibly Affected the occupants Of tho carriage When
the procession reached the depot owen Brown made
pithy and characteristic speech
Justice Stanley Matthew who sailed for Europe I'M
medatoy after hs marriage last june has decided 10
hasten his return 10 this country, owing TO the injury
rereved bv h, daughter while driving with senator
Tyarts last week. Justice Matthews and his vile wiz
sail from England In a few weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
rUGsAND LIGHTERS FORK on TIE ALASKA
SHIFTING HER CARGO-HER MAILS FORWARDED BY
LIE sAAIE-CAUsE OF HE ACCIDENT.

sHtFIING HER CARGO-HER MAILS FORWARDED by
TIE sAALE-CAUsE OF The ACCIDENT.
The steamship Alaska, of the Gui0n Line,
which went ashore northern entrance OF Godneys
Channel on Tuesday. had on board full freight OF
general cargo and seventyhve cabin passengers. She
stuck on the sand owing tho thick fog and rain which
prevented tho pilot from getting the bearings OF tue
buoya At daylght yesterday tugs attempted TO haul
of the great steamship. The passengers were ohersd
transportation to the city. but refused TO 90 Az d
o'clock tho Alaska signaled for lighters. Tho tugs
ceased hauling and lighters alongside. The cargo
was shifted AFT in order TO tighten the ship forward
The agent OF tho company said in regard TO the acct
dent: 1.-THE pilot was In charge OF the snip. We et;
pcct her OF AT III water about o'clock tonlgh
IL il said that grounding OF the Alaska was dae 10
tho buoys the entrance OF the chan
the drcdges At work there recently knockeu
buoy out place. Tho fact reported To The Light-
house Board and men were sent TO replace H. IL ~
alleged that the removed another buoy and lef tue
misplaced buoy In It's false position. This Is the clam
pilot charge OF tho ship. but All inyestgAOn
will held by tho Pilot Commissioners.
Tho Alaska left her pier 4: 30 p. Tuesday Az
the Battery ransqunll swept over the bay, put TUG
ship proceeded In safety as far ~ Gedneys ChshnrL
There grounded ana word cent 10 the city Or
help . r,.w
The European malls sent by tho Alaska on Tuesday
were. by direction of Postmaster Posrson yesteidN
transferred In tho bay 10 tho steamship Saale, when
sailed yesterday.
AT high water last night the Alaska still aground
and dscharging her cargo into the lighters. mo
easy and said Ivy her agents that as tho
vessel sufficiently lightened size would come on
without injury and go to Gedney's Channel II mo
one bar which leafs from tho sea 20 the
nent dredges now deepening and widenns tho
channel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
SENATOR cULLou on THE PRESIDENCY.
BLAINE TIE STRONGEST MAN-FoRAKER FOR VICE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND HAwLEY.

BLAINE THE STRONGEST MAN-FoRAKER FOR VICE
DECENTRALIZATION AND HAwLFY.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. (SpeciaO. Some OF
the Republican polite attending the state ConVen-
ton today talked about ihe Republican nomination FOR
President in 1883. Tne majority o. Illinois Republicans
are loyal 70 Senator Logan, but there was strong be-
ler expressed here to-day that Blaine would command
more general strength number OF shrewd politicians
suggcstel the "old ticket" Senator Cullom referring
10 the Presidential question said:
"Isee that Iowa Republicans disposed to boom
Senator Ason for 1883 or all the Western men that
may be mentioned FOR tho nomination think Allison
would be the most Ia accord with Eastern sentiment As
chairman OF tho Committee Appropriations In the
Senate he mas had an Immense experience In matters
neraulug TO general legislation he Is one oil the best
informed OF our Senator'S Should lightning strike him.
General Uayley OF Connecticut. would no doubt be
strck for second place on Ncket Logan Is strong
In Illinois and the Northwest. lie WOuld nave more
general strength not FOR the fac at IA mas SUI
ferei himself TO get into many unnecessary qharrea
n .nc will no doubt be the strongest man. at cast he
IA the strongest now. Cleveland says 10 Ms lrlsnis
.Ths RenuhicAns Will have 10 nominate Blaine and II
am rsnomimated Will beat him.
"snpposc Blaine IS nominated; who Ia In your mind
for second place y ,, =,
lie must DO military man SUCH as Harrison OF
Indiana" ,,,,, -, a. ~
II would suit me. but don't think Logan wOuu
dlats for the frat place. at least Will be- lbeeye
Blaine would prefer have Foraker, OF ONO. rs ms
second the ticket believe myself thlt Ne WOu4d
make "A stronger second tina General HARRISON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
SUMNER NOTES from SARATOGA.

SARATOGA SPRINGS. Sept. 1.-Matthew Hale.
OF Albany presided tronnal meeting OF the fhi
Beta Kappa, which met in the Court OF Appeals room
to-day The session private and OF tho prnc-
pal subjects under discussion WAS that OF granting
charters for chapters. Professor Adolph Werner
OF New-York. WAS secretary.
The guests OF the Linwood enjoyed q hop yesterday
evening.
The California Pilgrims. Knights Templars, 100 In
NUMBER Commander stevens Will arrive here on satur-
day.
Eugene +. OConnor, OF York, yesterday pur-
chased the Barnap cottage III Unlou-ays. lie las also
bought twenty-sx acres In East-aye. and will build
summer villa there.
The Rev. DIR. Theodore l. Cuyler aud tho Rev. Dr. J
a. Roche, OF Brooklyn, Will occupy tho pulpit OF the
First Methodist Episcopal Church on sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
H4ppJNESs FOR SICK CHILDREN
SAILING AROUND STATEN ISLAND on THE THOMAS
A. MORGAN.

SAILING AROUND STATEN ISLAND on THE THOMAS
A. MORGAN.
When Stephen Flanagan, OF Phlladel phia,
placed his steamer Thomas A Morgan at the disposal
Of tho manager OF The TRIBUNE Fresh Ar-Fund for On
excursion around Staten Island yesterday. he earned
tho gratitude OF nearly 500 and chill
drcn, some Of whom had their frat
chance to get a breath OF fresh air this summer. Mr.
Flanagan was represented by his agent, W. b. Hoy
who made ample provisions for all who came. The
dren were from others from charitable
institutions aud mission churches. One-third Oh the
party were children. many OF whom had been sick.
At first It was proposed take sail offour hours down
the Bay and little afraid OF being seasck But
all fears vanished tho moment the boat fairly under
way and tho strong breeze thoroughly appreciated
Nobody was afraid then, and the prospect Of trip
across tho ocean would havo daunted no one
Tho moment the Italian pand began to play tho child
rem stopped looking for whales and sea serpents and
began to dance. They danced until tho musicians
nearly lost their breath. and then sang THEMSELVES
almost OF breath. The sick children looked on with
as much happiness az their condition would allow. The
breeze was steady, and the sun was not too
strong Some OF the little sick who
were moro familiar with cots than chairs placed them
selves chairs by the rail ana enjoyed tho refreshing
scenery along the way. .,.
plantyey, at does much more good than medicine.
All had luncheon after noon so as to give the chl
hour 80 the boat had 10 begin hcr
regular trips to staten Island. But every ilhulo q.
that hour was full or enjoyment to ALL Mothers seemed
happy their children. aud found time TO pace the
deck Ike old yoyacrrs When the boat entered her pier
have another rdel" When ths landing was made
happy crowd landed. all nygOra'sd by their eXcursoh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
NEw-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2 1885

$4,000 a year. while we pay our consul on 'uo 'sAe.
side OF the river less than $4,000 We want business mon
for consus. too, instead Of tho people we nave .ao
now. England, Germany and France are all CON-
In keeping American goods out OF the matA"'' '.o
and their interests ARE in the hands quick shrswd BUSH
ness men who are paid good salary by their doVern
ments The Upited States will have to do this perore
can hope to get tho trade 1t is entitled to"
Omaha Man-That was a curious accident that nap,
pened In Kansas City. Lightning struck saloon anu
killed customer who waiting for the barKeeper W
mix him a drink ,,,.s
ST. Lons Man-Before he had chance to swallow it'
yes; sort OF a warning. wasn't It" .,,-.
should say so. II hold bean satisfied with whsKey
straight might have got out and escaped -lOmana
World.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
New21prk DAILY Griba,re.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1SSt
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Observation-Disclosures of Bulgaria reaches Philip
oopois; discomfort expressed in Russia. -
MIR. Sexton moving an amendment to the address 10
the Queen. - An earthquake IN the Eastern
Mediterranean - Christians massacred IN
China.
DoMEsuC.-Charleston, s. C., almost de-
stroyed by the earthquake; effect OF the
disturbance elsewhere 60 Republican Stare
Convention in Springfield, Ill. - New
Yorks defeated by the Detroits at baseball. -
Opening of the Cincinnati Exposition. GO
Merton Club defeated the West Indians at cricket
In Philadelphia. - Interview with Anarchist
Parsons in his prison. - National Association OF
Tanners and Leather Dealers met in Boston. -
Tri-State Grange continued its meeting.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-A sensation IN the Aque-
duct Board. - young man killed himself
with a pistol - Hanan defeated Courtney.
g. Cricket match between English visitors and
Staten Island team. ~ The steamship Alaska
aground. - Steam NAVIGATION discussed. -
Winners at Brooklyn Jockey Club races: Milly,
Bedford. ElkwOod ConDemara, Lucy H. and Lord
Iorne. - Gold value of the legal-tender silver
dollar 4l2l2 graiuS at 42osd per ounce-|l''o
cents. - Stocks dull and higher, closing quiet
and firm at figures
TBr WEAIHER-Indicatons for to-day: falr'
with nearly stationary temperature. Temperature
We terday: Highest, 49,; lowest CO. average
&6lso,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02

The Columbia County fair will be held on the
1Ath of this month. II. S.-GOveInor Hill has
promised to attend. The Jefferson County fair will
be held on the 10Th inst lP.S.-Among Those who
have consented to be present is Governor Hill.
The 81. Lawrence County fair Will he held Septem-
Der TO- II. San acceptance of an invitation to
honor the occasion has been received from Cover
nor Hill The Wayne County fair Will be held on
the 18th inst. ~. S.-Governor Hill has sSnfcd
his intention to inspect this fair. 1t il understood
that President Cleveland has not made any county
fair engagements for this fall. but then dispatch
from the Adirondacks states that ho has just been
expressing the fullest sympathy with the agricult-
nral interests of the country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
"RJchelieu" will be presented at the Star Theatre to
night Cast as fOoWs

Frederic Bryton's drama Forgiven" was presented
by strong cast last Monday evening at the Brooklyn
Leo Avenue Academy OF Music. Tho house, which mas
undergone many improvements during tho vacation
season. was filed with attentive audience who ap-
plauded extravaganty throughout tho evening
Tho which have been in progress for the
production OF opera OF the Metropolitan Opera House
for the benent OF the Grant Monument Fund arc com
pleted and "The Hermit OF Cashel" will be givon with
about $50 persons each representation New scenerys
In preparation for the alton the fourth
act The solosts VIII be we'll known professionals anu
amateurs opera Will DO given for week DeRin-
ming on Monday. October T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02

tractors, if the contractors refuse to make the
necessary arrangements. There has been too
much inhumanity and disregard OF life in con-
ncction with this great work already.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02

The SaL Lake Tribune
Tho enemies or James q. Blame Will admit with MS
friends In point OF ability he tho hardest
hittsrs In tho Union lie never talks that he does not
directly from tho shoulder, and II there Is
any vulnerable poiut In tho adversary he Is
hit ami pierce It. to takes in this generation
tho place made vacant By tho death OF Henry Clay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-02

The few scores Of cabin passengers on the
Alaska, which lay in the mud in Gcdney'o
Channel all day yesterday, had an unpleasant
experience at the beginning Of their voyage
but they were in no danger 1t is pretty sale
to assert, however, that they are, TO man, en-
thusastic advocates Of the scheme TO deepen
and widen the channel by which vessels enter
and leave our harbor.