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The sun., 1886-12-02
Gen. M'Cartney'S Scars.

AS Gen. w. H. Mccartney, of Will
kesbarre. was walking along Chestnut
street yesterday, he was accosted by
three men, all of them wearing badges
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He did not know any of them. One OF
them. addressing him in a hesitating
way, said:
Pardon me. general. for stopping
you, but l have made a bet of $50 with
my friend here, and no one but your
self can decide it.'
The general, naturally somewhat puz-
zled by being thus addressed, said:
Gentlemen. l have no interest in your
bets, and fail to understand why you
should call upon me to decide"
well, you see. general" continued
the spokesman of the trio, you are the
only one who can decide it. 1t is mat
ter that is personal to you. l hesitate
to tell you about it, but we mean all
right, general. Now you won get an
cry when l tell you. will you?"
What is it? what is it?" said the
Luzerne county lawyer, somewhat im-
patiently.
"Well. general spoke the veteran
again, Pm afraid you'll get angry.
But we don't mean any harm. The bet
was made with the fullest respect for
you, and, general, as it is pretty big
wager. we want it decided by the
only man who can decide it reliably"
We'll, what is it?" asked Gen. Nc
Cartney again.
''Well, general, now mind. you
mustn't get angry. made bet as to
the reason why you part your hair in
the middle. Now, just tell my friend
here the reason why, and that'll decide
the bet.'
Il must decline to discuss such per-
sonal matters with you,' replied the
general tritle stitfly, as he started to
walk away.
''Just wait minute, friend" said
the veteran eagerly, I'VE didn't mean
any harm. I bet my friend 500 that
you parted your hair in the m ddle
to hide the scars of two wounds, and
that you couldn't part on either side on
account of those wounds. Now, ain't
Iright?' l
You're perfectly right" was the
brief reply.-Piladelphia Nea0s.
The sun., 1886-12-02
Interrupted by Bill Arp.

Here is story about Bill Arp: Years
ago a certain judge was a candidate
for Governor, and in making a public
speech remarked: Gentlemen, the
office of Governor has been pursuing
me for pears" Instantly William was
on his feet asking to be allowed ques.
ton. The Judge declined to be inter.
rupted.
"All right" said William with .
shrug; ''if you won't answer 9
question for one, these folks amt 60
ing to vote for you, that's certain
"Well, 60 on then, and ask you,
question" replied the Judge, snappish'
ly.
"William arose, "You say" he OBJ
served, "that the Office of Governor ha.
been pursuing you for years?"
"Yes. SIR"
"Well, sir" said Arp solemnly, ''al
I've got to say is that you are gaining
on it!'
AS the Office has not yet overtaker
the judge it is presumed that he con
tinued to gain on it.-Atlanta Constitw
tiOu,
The sun., 1886-12-02
Undiscriminating Applause.

Let woman whose sole gift" lies
IN voice of unusual compass force out
The G or + Of the lower octave until it
becomes more like the groaning of an
invalid than musical tone, or let her
squeak out the F in the third ledger
line until it sounds as beautifully as the
cry of pet lap.dog on whose toes
someone has stepped, and it will suffice
to fill the hall with enthusiastic
plaudits. Another songstress, who
may be able to sing the simplest melody
without giving one the cramps. and
whose warmth approaches the tempera-
ture of aCanadian iceberg, will perhaps
display a flexibil ty of voice to rival
that of an instrument. As soon, then.
as she sets up her fireworks and rock
cts in the form of scales in sixteenths,
as soon as she pierces ones tympanum
with her Internal trills, with awful per-
sistency and W thout taking breath, we
may rest assured that the parquet will
spring up from its seat and howl in
ecstasy. And still another singer may
have taken it into his head that ''de-
clamatory expression" or emphasis,
let it be correct or false, but, at all
events, strikingly exaggerated, con-
stitute the "alp' of dramatic music;
that these qualities properly enjoy the
privilege of superseding beauty of
tone, time, and rhythm; that they fully
suffice to replace the real contents.
musical form, melody, tempo, and key.
To fill the exaggerated demands of
such bombastic, high flying. affected,
and conceited style he assumes the right
of taking unwarranted liberties with
the most important works. Yet if he
brings this system of play before GER
tain public he may be assured that the
most lively and honest enthus asm will
reward him. because he has murdered
a great master, destroyed a master
piece, torn a lovely melody into tatters,
and degraded noble passion. -Ameri-
can Musician.
The sun., 1886-12-02
A Scorcher bv Burns.

Recently, while on visit to Loeb.
maben. in Dumfriesshire, l was privil.
eyed" writes a correspondent, etc
copy from the fy-leaf of volume o
Burns an epitaph composed by the poe
which does not appear to have been
published hitherto. Burns had ons
evening been present at dinner party,
at which one of the other guests, named
Dixon Qaird of Elsie-Shields), had acci.
IDENTIFY or otherwise, caused him great
ofense. Next day, meeting Mr.. Walter
Scott, of Merrylow, with whom he wa,
intimately acquainted. Burns told thai
gentleman of the insult he had received,
but added that he would avenge himself
by composing suitable epitaph for his
enemy, whereupon he repeated the fol
lowing lines:
Here lies the laird of Elsie-Shields,
What's left Lochmaben's bonnie fields,
And a. her bonnie lochs and eels,
And game to dwell among the deils.
How he fends and how be fares,
] here's few kens and as few cares.
Pal Mal Gazette.
The sun., 1886-12-02
The Haddoea Murder,

Chicago News: Attorney Wood counsel
for Harry Leavjtt, who is under bonds for
completely in the murder OF the kev. George
HaddocN at Sioux City, Iowa, said:
The situation in regard to the murder is
inst this Mr.. Leavitt h As been indicted with
ten others for murder and for cons piracy 10
murder Rev. George Haddock. Immunity
and protection was promised him before ne
turned states evidence, and it is the inten-
tion of the prosecution to carry out that
promise No appeal is necessary to GOV.
LARA nee. for iulmedinte immunity could
not be extended by the governor until
after Mr.. Leavltt should appera and testify
III all the courts in which lie might be call
Ell upon To appear and testify by the state.
Mr.. Leavitt is under bond in the sum of So, :
600 which is required more for the purpose
of It caring his presence as witness thanany
thing else. This bond was secured through
the influence of the Methodist ministers.
There mas been no refusal on the part OF
the Law and Order League to go on Mr..
Le1yitt's borl. That League was never
asked to furnish the bondS. and there
fore could not have made any such re-
fusal. Under authority vested in me by
the governor | extended the protection
and immunity to Mr. Lcavitt. agree
ing TO see that proper bond was given in
his behalf. That promise have kept,
and there was no trouble III securing
bonds. DR.. Z. Bedford and others gave
b nj as soon as the same was required
and number OF others were willing to
give bond, az they were convinced OF the
truth of Mr.. Leavitt' $ statement in regard
TO the shooting.
What do you think will be the nature
of the defense?" asked the reporter.
The defense will be that Henry Peters
and Harry Leavtt crossed the street and
met Haddock: that one or the other OF
these two men fired the fatal shot, and that
Arsendorf was not in the vicinity. Peters
whereabouts being at present unknown
makes the defense simply a question OF
identity as to who fired the shot"
We're Mr.. Leavitt and Bismarck ac-
quaiafed?"
Neither OF them had ever met, except
on the night OF the murler, until the 22d
OF November. 1856, when Leavitt, in COM
pany with others, called upon Bismarck
in the county Jail. Leayitt asked Bis
marck' whether he knew him. Bismarck
Leavitt then said: Ny name is
Leavitt. do you know me now L don t
know as ever saw you before, was the
answer Who fired tie gun?' asked Lea
witt. 'Arensdorf shot Haddock; | have
told the truth. That all | know about
it. 'Bismarb replied 1t is very singular
coincidence that 'Bismark' should be ar
rested in San Francisco, not knowing that
Leavitt had turned states evidence, or
that any other person had mentioned
Areusiorf's name and that LeaYitt sur
rendered himself in Ceicago not knowing
Bi5mark Yet they both Immediately
designate Arensdorf as the man who fired
the fatal shot which killed DR.. Haddock.'
The sun., 1886-12-02
A Cure For Earthquake.

A cure for earthquake is the most in
teresting question that seismologists
have yet scussed. The .determina-
tion of the force and direction of earth
currents, the duration and extent of
seismic energy, are fascinating to
scientists just as the diagnosis of
disease is to physician. What in
terests the patient is how to get well,
and what is desirable in the case of the
earth is to stop its shaking. The
world has been painfully aware that it's
molten interior was out of order. AS
late as Sept 26 shocks were felt in
Constantinople and Smyrna. Near the
coast of New Iceland volcano called
White island is now displaying mag
nificent fireworks. sending a column of
flame and smoke 100 feet in the air.
While all kinds of theories have been
let loose to account for this infirm
condition of our crust and instruments
have faithfully registered its alteration
from the normal, only one observer
has been brave enough to propose
remedy. This is an Englishman resi-
dent in Ischia. Having studied the
disastrous disturbances of 1881 and
1888, he came to the conclusion that a
vent for the impr soned forces was
what was needed. So he suggested a
stop cock to let off the earth's steam.
At the epicenter of intensity sink an
artesian we'll $50 yards deep. This
will relieve the strain and result in
quieter condition. II Ischia finds this
operat on successful, the remedy may
be adopted by South Carolina. The
is to be credited to Mr.. Johnson-Lavis
-NeW York Graphic
The sun., 1886-12-02
THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK.
An Explanation of His Powers and
Duties

An E4DlandtlOu Ol IO"CIb oAA
Duties.
The mayor of New York is elected
for two years. His term begins at noon
ON January 1. His salary is $4,000
per year. He may be removed for
cause by the governor. In case OF
vacancy arising during the term the
president of the board of aldermen acts
as mayor. either temporar ly or until
the vacancy is filled by special cleo
ton.
The general duties of the mayor are
thus prescribed by the consolidat on
act, which is the city charter:
l. To communicate to the common council. at
least ayear, general statement of the finances
government and improvem nts Of The city.
g. To recommeni to the common council all such
measure. as he shall deem expedient.
g. To keep himself Informed VI the dongs OF the
several departments
L. To be yigilant and active In causing the ordi-
nances Of the city and laws OF the state to be exc
cuted and enforced and for that purpose he may call
for consultation and cooperation all heads of depart
ments.
S. And generally to perform all such duties as
may be prescribed for him by the city ordinances
and the laws Of the state.
The mayor has the sole power of ap-
pointing the heads of the various de-
partments of the city government
whenever the term of an incumbent
expires or vacancy occurs. He also
appoints the police justices. But the
comptroller is elected by the people.
The chief officers to which the mayor s
appointing power extends are: City
chamberlain, corporation counsel, po-
lice. excise. charities and correction,
public works. fire, park, taxes and as
sessment, street cleaning. and dock
commissioners also two members of
the health and all the members of the
board of education. The mayor has
power to remove these officers for
cause, providing the governor ap-
proves. Except the power of appoint
ment and removal, the mayor has no
control over these departments-no
right to interfere with their operation.
Formerly the mayor nominated and
the board of aldermen confirmed or
rejected. On account of the notorious
abuse by the aldermen of the authority
vested in them they were stripped of
all share in the appo nting power.
The power, with the respons blity, was
then centered in the mayor. This re-
form was carr ed by the Legislature Of
1884, and took effect January l, 1885.
Mr.. Grace was the first mayor under
the new regime. At the same time the
Office of comptroller was made elect We
instead of appoint We. and it was pro-
vided that the president of the board
of aldermen should be elected by the
people instead of by his fellow mem-
bers
The mayor is member of the sink
ing fund, the board of estimate and ap-
portionment, the board of street open
ing and Improvement, and (ex-officio)
the emigrat on comm ssion. These are
important functions. With the comp
troller he was formerly member of
the aqueduct commission, but both
were ousted from this by the Republi-
can legislature of 1886.
Among the minor functions of the
mayor is to issue theatrical and certain
other licenses. As mag strate he may
perform the marriage ceremony.-NeW
York XeTa(d
The sun., 1886-12-02
Why are you Sure?'
Thirteen Great Mistakes.

To yield to immaterial trifes.
To look for perfection in our own
actions.
To endeavor to mold all dispositions
alike.
To expect uniformity of opinion in
this world.
To measure the enjoyment of others
by our own.
To expect to be able to understand
everything.
To believe only what our finite minds
can grasp.
To look for judgment and expert
ence in youth.
Not to make allowances for the in
firmities of others.
To worry ourselves and others with
what can not be remedied.
TO consider everything impossible
that we can not perform.
Not to alleviate all that needs allevia-
ton as far as lies in our power.
1t is great mistake to set up your
own standard of right and wrong and
judge people accordingly.-Neso York
Mail and EGpress.
The sun., 1886-12-02
Disgraced Forever.

Omaha dame Poor dear, I know
you have heard bad news from home.
Isn't your husband wellp'
New York dame. -"Oh! he is in ex-
cellent health and is enjoying the brac-
ing climate of Canada very much.
'CanadaP"
"Oh. yes. he found it necessary to go
there some months ago-to save his
fortune don't YOU know"
'But you are weeping again.
Il can't help it! Such disgrace'
my son has married the daughter of q
tradesman. "--OnaaAa World.
The sun., 1886-12-02

operation is practically over. The side
does not look exactly like new side
yet, but there is every indication that
it will be as good as new in time. The
pat ent's general health has been im-
proved since the drain upon it was
checked, and his strength is returning.
and when he does leave the hospital he
will be sound all through. though there
will be several nasty sears to tell OF
what he has been through.
The sun., 1886-12-02
Where Sarah Was.

A farmer had some wheat stolen,
and he was so sure he knew who the
thief was. that he secured warrant
for certain young man living near
him. When the case came up for trial
the defendant said he could prove an
alba. In order to do this he had
brought in "his girl" buxom lass of
twenty-five. She took the stand and
swore that he sat up with her from z
o'clock in the evening till daylight
next morning.
"People can very easily be mis-
taken,' observed the plaintiffs lawyer.
Il don care-I know he was there"
What did you talk about?"
'Love," she promptly answered.
"What time did the old folks 20 to
bed?''
Il give 'em the wink about ten.''
''Sure he was there at midnight, are
you?"
Yes, sir''
"Why are you sure?''
She blushed, looked over at her lover
and laughed, and getting nod to 60
ahead, she said:
We'll, sir, as the clock struck twelve
the old man jumped out of bed, up
stairs, and hollered down: Yer ma
wants some of that catnip teal And
we got such start that we broke the
back of the rocking chair kerplump."
Then the jury must understand that
you were seated on Samuel's knees?'
Il object put in Samue's lawyer,
and his honor remembered the days of
his youth and sustained the objection.
-1eras SJtings.
The sun., 1886-12-02
What Fools We Mortals Be.

Wife-"A penny for your thoughts,
my DEAR
Husband-"I was thinking of one Of
Shakspeare's sayings: 'Whatfools we
mortals be.
W.fe-'I suppose that does come
home to you rather hard at times, but
what particular recollection brought
about this train of thought?'
Husband-"The recollection of our
court-ship, dear. when 1 used to call
you Birdie. '''-Drake's Magazine.
The sun., 1886-12-02
Had Him There.

Guest-"Hasn' this wine been doc
toredp"
Waiter--'Can't you tell by the taste
If it has been dootoredp'
"No."
"Then what difference does it makep'
-Teras SUtings.
The sun., 1886-12-02
What He Really Saw.

Bartholdi claims that he saw the
statue from distance of thirty miles
at sea. That is hardly possible. and
as he evidently saw something. it must
have been Cyrus w. Fields opinion Of
himself taking walk on the Battery
Puck.
The sun., 1886-12-02
Why it is Overlooked.

Indignant Citizen-"Uncle Sam. do
you know that smuggling is carried on
bv out naval vessels?"
Uncle Sam-"Yes, I've heard about
it."
"Why don't you do something
about itp"
"Oh! the navy can't do any snug
Cling worth mentioning. 1t amt big
enough. Omaha World.
The sun., 1886-12-02
The Emperor William Wants Large Army.

The German reichstag has been opened by
Herr Won Boettcher. minister OF the lnte-
rior, who read the speech from the throne
in which the emperor says:
The object OF the policy OF the empire,
which enjoys peaceful relations with
all states, is to exert in favor OF the
maintenance OF concord among all
OF the powers the influence which ac-
crues to Germany from her love OF peace
and from the universal confidence reposcd
in the empire, owing to the fact that Ger
many is not concerned in pending ques-
tions, and from the emperors close friend
ship with two neighboring courts. meas
ure w i'll be introduced to raise the effective
strength OF the army, which is justified by
the increasing OF the armies OF neigh boring
states. The measure is Indispensable to Ger
man security. The resources required will
be raised by increasing matriculatory con-
tributions and applying them to the pub
lie credit. A measure providing insurance
for workingmen will also be introduced.
By the law oil May 6, 1880, the peace ef-
fective was fixed until March 81, 1883.
Our military system, therefore, requires
renewing on a legal basis. The army is a
guarantee Of lasting protection and
OF the blessings Of peace. Although
the policy of the empire is always pacific,
Germany, in view OF the develop
neighboring states, connot longer defer in
creasng her defensive force, especially the
peace effective. A bill, therefore, will be
submitted providing for an increase, TO
take effect from the beginning OF the new fl
aancial year. The emperor, in accord with
the government, feels confident that the
necessity OF the d, ,uand, which is indispen-
sable in the interert t OF national security,
will be recognized viii full determination
by the whole German people and their rep
resentatives.
There were 2O4 failures in the United
States reported to Bradstreet's during the
week, against 227 in the preceding week,
and 225, 237, 232, III in the correspond
ing weeks of 1885, 1884. 1883 and 1882,
respectively.
Robert Hill shot and killed his brother
Tony, in Atlanta, Ga. and then placing
the pistol to his own temple, killed himself.
The trouble was caused by whisky.
By disastrous explosion in Pennsyl-
vania colliery, a dozen men were fatally y
and Others seriously burned. A miner 8
careiessness was the cause.
Secretary Whitney has issued an order
Tor the discharge of all the employees in all
the civil establishments of the Washington
navy yard, with the exception OF foreman
and clerk for each department.
The following Dakota postmasters have
been appointed: John Hollowell, Good.
win, Duele county, vice George C. Nelson.
removed; Sarah A. Williamson. Greenwood, ,
Charles Mix county; p. ID. Kribs, Leola,
Mcpherson county, vice E. c. Dunning,
removed.
At Waterloo. Iowa, Walter F. Eddy, the
only son OF DR.. D. w. Eddy, was drowned
In the Cedar river, while skating Thanks.
giving morning.
The weekly statement OF the Bank OF
The sun., 1886-12-02

Secretary Manning's advice to all
young men is: keep out Of politics;
keep out of Office"
The sun., 1886-12-02

Physic beats the faith cure, because 1t ha
the inside trsck.-N.o 0rsea,u Picayxne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
AN EDUCATIONAL SESSION.
The Department of supsrintendenOe of
the National Association.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Depart
ment of superintendent of the National
Educational Association is in session
here. Prof. James A. Lovett, Of Hunts
vile, Ala, read paper on "National aid
TO Education" He favored the passage
by Congress OF the bill on this subject
now pending in the discussion which fol-
lowed.
Representative Willis, OF Kentucky,
made an earnest speech in advocacy OF
TINS measure, taking the ground that
Congress can lawfully appropriate money
or lands for educational purposes.
Hon. Theodore Nelson, Of Michigan !;
Hon. b. $. Morgan, of West Virginia, and
Hon. II. NJ. Skinner, Of Iadiaha, took part
IN the discussion. Mr.. Skinner said that
during President JacksOn's administra-
ton western schools received substan-
tlal money aid by authority Of Congress,
the right and cOnstitutioBality OF which
was not at that time questioned.
EDUCATING THE NEGROES.
S. w. Finger, OF North Carolina, read q
paper on "The Educational and Religious
Interests OF the Colored People of the
south" He gave an exhaustiye review
OF the actual condition of the colored peo-
pie to-day and their past history, and
IOM buAb ureW Ms conclusion as 10 now
they should be educated. He held that
their condition was such that itwould not
be practicable to have mixed schools.
The colored people themselves did not
want mixed schools and the white people
would not have them. The colored people
were not as anxious to-day to educate
their children as they were Just after the
close of the war. They had learned by
experience that they had to work to gain
a living even with an education, and the
tendency now was the other way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
POLISH PEDAGoGUEs.
Minister Won Gossler Says They Mus
be Superseded by Germans.

Minister Won Gossler Says They Must
be Superseded by Germans.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The lower house Of
the Prussian Diet to-day discussed the
bill relating to teachers in national
schools in Polish Prussia. DR.. Won Goss-
Ter, Minister Of Public instruction and
Ecclesiastical Affairs, decided that the
government was compelled 10 take a firm
and clear stand. In view Of the cOntinu-
Gus attacks OF the Poles, leniency and
sympathy were impossible. The best way
10 asslmilate the two peoples was TO In
sist upon a common language. 1t was
therefore necessary to have teachers IN
Poland thoroughly acquainted with Ger
man, and to eliminate Polish literature
from the schools. Unqualified teachers
would be placed in other positions where
they would be more useful. No Injustice
was intended TO vested rights. On the
contrary, the government would pursue a
policy Of progress and not Of retrOgres-
sion. A long discussion ensued, the Con-
seryatives and National Liberals support
ing, and the members Of the Centre party
opposing the bill. The debate was finally
adjourned until tomorrow.