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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The " EdmundS" base ball nine of Essex
defeated the Mystics of Hinesburgh. on the
grounds of the Edmunds nine, YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON, by score of IL to H. In the
fourth innings W, Fletcher, catcher of the
nome team, with two men out and first
strike on the batsman. had the little
hnger ON his left hand put out by a swift
Ddll from the pitcher, 50 that the loint tore
through the flesh. With this painful in
jury he had the extraordinary pluck to
ho!d on tlil the man, and his side, were
out, catching three swift balls. In me
seventh innings Coleman of the Edmunds
nine while Mt bat lodged into a ball which
struck him just below the temple and
knocked him senseless His place was
supplied by Ii. Gould of Burlington. Coles
pllcnlhs puzzled the Rlmunds nine
curve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
THE VERMONT COLLECTORsHIP
smalley Likely to be Reiected-President
Clevelands Subterfuge.
Especial to the Free Press

WAsHlNGroN, July 2S.-The nomination
of b. b. Smalley to be collector of Gus
toms at Burlington is likely to be rejected,
Judging from present appearances The
Republican senators of the committee on
commerce say the subterfuge of the presi-
dent in sending in his name and the en-
forced resignation of Mr.. Wells will go hard
with the nominee. 1t will probably be n
party vote. Mr. Wells's letter to the
president has had good effect, and no
one Will doubt the rejection of his sue
cessor Il just one II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
LX, NEW SERIES VOL. NNXII. BURLINGTO

after an absence of 40 years While Mr..
Houghton was college student he taught
the school in Charlotte district No. dur
ing the winters of ISL aud 43 for Sl3 per
month and boarded round" The meet
ing was really an eventful one while the
awakening of old associations was hearth
ly enjoyed by both parties
WEST MILTON.
A. \. Allen started for San Francisco
the 22nd Mrs. ID. +. Estes of Atlanta.
Tia, mas been visiting at \. A. HerrickS's :
....I Inc check list of this town has been
posted and all legal voters should see that
their names are On...W l.. Sanderson
has purchased self-binding reaper of
the ONO Buckeye make. 1t gives good
satisfaction The mail route between
Mliton ana this place has been taken by
\. Is. Ashley The people in this vein
lty nave been missing small articles for
some time. Among the losers was r. >
Lincoln, who has patiently borne the loss
OF pet hen, and an Old basket, but the
other morning when he found that his
Whlp had followed the hen and basket,
MS patience gave way, and he resolved to
nave that whip again if it was in eXis-
tence. SO with tins determination he has
watched everyone who went by with a
Whlp and the other day he was rewarded
ny seeing his whip approaching in the
wagon o. man whom he suspected. Mr..
Lincoln called To him to stop, but the
man whipped mp his horse and tried to
get away. Mr. Lincoln gave chase, and
then commenced Il race which has not
been equalled since the DAYS of John Gil
pm but justice won and Mr. Lincoln
returned home happy and perspiring,
Win the Whlp again III his possession.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
THE NEWS IN VERMONT.
MAT TIERS OF INTEREST IN OUR OWN
STATE.
Chittenden County.

MIR e. H. Converse is the hanpv reciti
tent of a very handsome present. n Hn
Syracuse covered carriage, the gift of hi
,int Mrs Rachel Tenve,VGrtL uih,
makes nrr home with him at Elmwoo,
farn' me carrlaHe Is an a affair II
every respect, ana was obtained from th
1it.,uI"Ot Hii.,,. LIS Ii tn5"Tgh tne agency o
1HtsS'H' Nileu anu heeu * Patrlck o
iiliutsn"I I'll. heE. f.. J.. Gould OF Bur
ilmk'on ,i. wis WAS Euest at the Baptlst par
.Wi,,i-t,.,, VfVl i,.,, i,tst 2"opatni Mr uould
CONSIDERATIONS at lhe cntrch morning ant
SSfenihs were much appreciated.
MIS- Ndle Horstord mas SOME
l5i De@ul5iumi ~ SPecInlehS OF on PalhtihR, eN
ec'''eH py herSeiI "iso Miss LeaNehWortl
t.. MISS Lutle r. I'eaNehWorth, another
frn,' ",i-n. GounS la,le9, lately RET 'l,rileu
il4ih ~ IN NttIlloht AcaueIliy' SaN'Qh River
Is Hisn'y conipIilnehteu ny the local press
VI tnaO NlCIhIiy lol hei graduating address,
@ Oil tit SupJ5ct ol MUtarchiCal UoNerh'
Ii Iicnt "tutI PeCulIdr Sunlec' 10 oe
discussed laNOrably III this Republican
co,nint nf y,,cI tiIt{ ',.,i' ~ - u !UTnS "',i''l i
As Miss ledvenworth does.
.,.....-..
HNSLA 0ONC Hun
f: 7. sawyer and family accompanied
by Rev John Cowan have gone to Thomp-
sons Point for few days camping.
William Fletcher, wife and his two sons
wives are camping at the Essex junction
Retreat at Malets Bay Rev. John
Cowan, j. : Goudell, W. L. Williams
Mr.. :. 4. Brownell and Dr. Ferrin snrnt
Tuesday at the bay fishing and had very
good success About 20 men and bows
went ont to Hinrshuroh win thn nh
munds" nine to see he came of hase hail
They had an excellent zane. and were
Iuosl royalIy entertained by the club of
fhe best Of feelinGtS t'' 'i''' 'ii''i' VII"
Tho Ivi,o,.l.i ,,,,,.,.,....;......, .,.,,,
scbnNI and f,inrdS 49, 7"noath
cate Snrjnet. tn,nor, ir,n pici'G 10 iISh
doubt be a pleasant nffair Tha fara ,' f"r ,p
adnit. is - rrntsard chiidra ne ,o iaie , LOT
anu O'i'''''ei' ~ celi's'
HUNTINGTON.
Mr.. Harry Ross returned last Saturday
from An exiended vieit in r. HUoi,ls U.uiuas
states Rev. j. w Burgen of Waterbury,
atin aho,,' hey' f. IS RULER OF Huntington eX
Gar,1,,t,p vH pG;'p'S, i. iaaI Iaooath. Gavin
0r thra - u1dhIerpusly SICK. 1t Is rum
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Prompt relief in sick headache. dizziness
nausea, constipation, pam in the side, etc
guaranteed to those using Cattcr's Little
liver Pills. One pill Il dose. - cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

women with pale culotless faces who feel
weak ana discouraged, will receive buth men
~ 81 "hI noullA NiEur ny using Carriers Iron
rus Nhlch are made for the blood nerves
ana complexion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Three tons of congressional records
passed through Rutland Monday. which
were directed to Hon. George +. Edmunds
at burlington and ex-Gov. Stewart at
Middlebury.
Ihe Harris Manufacturing company of
Rutland has Just made the first lot Of 101
chairs for the Bermuda Chair company of
~. Adams, OF which Smith and Fonda
are the proprietors These chairs are
very simple in construction, and will not
weigh over II pounds. They are made of
TWO ASH frames which are fastened to-
gether and covered with canvass being
especially designed for camping and picnic
parties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
NorgennSs.

Hon: Columbus Smith of West Sails
Dury, Is expected soon home, with his
ialhlly, IRON Southern Europe, where
ihey went for the benefit of Mrs. Smiths
aeaIth -. Lake Dunmore is one of the
We learn that the cottages are
taken and nearly all the rooms in
the Lake Dunmore House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
Hyde Park.

Mr.. and Mrs, w. II. II. Kenfield of
Arlington, Mass, arrived in town last
week. They will remain during the sum.
mer At the caucus Saturday evening
the following delegates were elected to
attend the county convention which will
be held here Thursday l.. b Sherwin,
+. Ii. Hill, II. w Huburd l.. r. Har'
rington, Joseph Foss, j. G. Bean. Orville
Read, a. Spicer, ), W. Kinds. Supreme
court for Lamoillecouuty viii begin An
gust l'...There Is excitement in political
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
North Hero.

August II, at II o'clock a. m, is the
d,ate set for the Grand Isle county Repub.
mean convention 10 be held at the court
mousse IN this place The town of Alburoh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
oil. Harlow Dead.

WINDSOR, Vt, July 27.-Col. Hiram
Harlow is dead after protracted illness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Service in Calvary (EpiscopaD church,
Underhill, on Sunday next, August LIST,
at p. m, TO be conducted by the mission
airy in charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

f. Z. Sawyer and family accompanied
by Rev. John Cowan have gone to Thomp-
sons Point for a few days camping
William Fletcher wife and his two sons
wives are camping at the Essex junction
Cowan, j. :. Goodell, W. L. Williams,
Mr.. :. y. Brownell and Dr. Ferrin spent
Tuesday at the bay fishing and had very
good success. A bout 20 men and boys
went out to Hineshurgh with the Ed
munds" nine to see The game of base ball.
They had an excellent game, and were
most royalty entertained by the club of
Hnesburgh, and parted from them with
the best OF feelings
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Mr.. II. O. Houghton and daughter of
Cambridge, Mass, have of late made "A
visit to an old time friend, John Holmes,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

MISS Delevan pastor of the NJ. T.. church
Is trying hard to rouse up everyone TO the
Importance of rem tining to the Sunday
school Ellsworth Martin of Winooski
spent sabbath in town as guest
OF Col. w. b. Hurlburt Mr.. Geo
Sweden is shingling the south bridge o
Mr.. Dan Twitchell left for the West last
week: lie expects to be gone till winter
~. Mrs, Esther Ryder and daughter Of
Rochester, are in town for short visit
The water in the river last sabbath
was so low that it was found impossible
10 start the separating wheel at the cream.
cry, caused by the shutting back of the
water at the pulp mill and the bad con.
dlllon OF the dam at the village ..Judge
u !. Harrington is not improving as fast
as his friends hnnad ba rni,,it - W. i''''
National Republican., 1886-11-05
INSTALLING A PASTOR.
work Of the Council of tho CongreGa-
tiOnaI Church.

The Congregational council met yester-
day morning in the Tabernacle and organ
lied by the election Of Rev. DR.. Rankin, OF
Orange Valley, ~ j., as moderator, and
Rev. f. w. Tuckerman, Of Falls Church,
Va, as secretary. The following ministers
and deacons were present; From this city
Rev. s. NJ Newman, Rev. G.. A. Harvey,
ID. d.; Rev. f.. Whittleeey, ID. ID Rev. q.
II. Small, and Rev. q. w. Moore. Dele
gates-Messrs. Ellis Spear, d. r. Firman,
and Thomas Belts. llerndon, Va.-W. ID.
Sweetzer. Central Church, PHILADELPHIA
Rev. j. X. DanfOrth, d. d., and Mr.. 5. A.
johnson.
The resignation OF Rev. Robert Nourse as
the pastor Of the Tabernacle was accepted,
after which the examination Of Rev. w. G..
Scoheld, Of Indian Orchard, Mass, who has
been called to the Tabernacle Church, was
entered into, and satisfactorily passed.
Last night he was regularly installed pastor
Of the church. Rev. DR.. Rankin preached
anintcrosting sermon, which included many
suggestions on the relationship between
pastor and laymen, and was listened to by
the full congregation present with strict at
tention.
Rev. DIR. Harvey gave prayer, aud Rev.
Mr.. Newman, OF the First Congregational
Church, extended the right hand OF fellow
ship to the new pastor, who was charged In
the duties of his calling by Rev. DIR. Patteu.
Rev. Mr.. Moore closed the evenings service
with prayer.
National Republican., 1886-11-05
THE COURT RECORD.

United States Supreme Court.-The following
business was transacted in the Supreme Court
of the United States Yesterday:
No. SS3. Richard A. Tilghman, appellant
VS.. VIM. Proctor ct AL, and No. sg5. Wm. Proc.
tor ct al, appellants, VS., Richard A. Tilghman.
Argument continued by Mr., K. II. Parkinson
and Wm. NJ. Ramsey for Proctor G, al, and by
Mr. George Harding for Tilghman.
Adjourned until to-day at II O'Clock.
Court IN General Tcrm-Chlef Justice Cart
ter and Justices Cox and Morrick, --Ruppert vs..
Haske; decree submitted taken under advise
ment. OiIutt Bros. VS.. Douglass: argued aud
submitted Assignment unchanged.
Circuit Court-JustiCe Hagner. -Sprigg vs,
Black; verdict for plaintiff for ranonnt claimed.
Sprigg VS.. Grover; verdict for plaintiff for
amount claimed. Walter, executor, VS.. Loeif'
ler judgment by default. Harmpn VS.. Wash.
ington and Georgetown Railroad Company; on
trial. Assignment unchanged.
Equity CouTt-Justice James.-Granger vs.
Douglass; sale finally ratified. Austin va. Lam
bert; bill dismissed. Logan Va. Linthicum
auditors report confirmed Belt VS.. Belt; testi
mony ordered taken before Examiner james
A. Clarke. Reed VS.. Clayton; d. Appleton 4
Co. allowed to become parties complainant
Dulaney VS.. Dulaneyet al ; pro confesso against
Jos. Cant. No assignment for to-day.
Criminal Court-Justice MaCArthur.-Ben-
jamin Golly, perJury:jury out. Assignment un
changed
National Republican., 1886-11-05
REMARKABLE FAITH,
which Causes wife TO Desert Hus-
band and Children.

Charles II. Perry, by his attorney, J. G.
Blgelow, has petitioned for divorce from
his wife, Mary A. Perry, and sets up re-
markable ground Of complaint. lie resides
in this city, aud his wife In Baltimore They
were married in Blnghamton, N. Y, Feb.
25, 1868, her maiden name being Stouten-
burg, and seven children have been the
fruit of their union, four OF whom are now
living. They lived together In this city
from 1869 up to the time the complaint is
made. IL is charged that in April, 1888,
Mrs Perry deserted her home and has re-
fused her husbands repeated requests TO
return. Mr.. Perry says that about the date
above given his wife, In this city, formed
the acquaintance OF William G.. Raymond,
who claimed to be in the "faith heallngn
business, became infatuated with him, aud,
forsaking friends, church, religion, children,
and husband, has ever since cleavei
unto him, lived with him, travelled
same business Of 'faith healing" They
have preached together their ''faith cur
ingn doctrines Of salvation In Maryland,
Virginia, and other states, and Mr.. Perry
has been informed that they are now living
together at No. o North Stricken street,
Baltimore, where they have established, In
connection with other persons, an instltu-
tion which they have styled "Beulah Land
Faith Home" The enterprise is illustrated
in a circular they have issued, which says :
"These meetings are for the salvation of
souls and cleansing and santiflcation OF
believers and healers Of the sick by the
prayer OF faith, according to James v, 1i'15
The sick and afflicted who come for heal
ing and spiritual blessing will be welcome
at this home. All manner of diseases have
been healed The blind see, the deaf hear
the lame walk, the poor hear the gospel
that the desertion was willful, and that he
is entitled to divorce.
National Republican., 1886-11-05
IN EFFECT JTNE N ,sss

= IN EFFECT JUNE 20, 1856,
TRAINS LEAVE Washington from station,
corner 9th and streets, as follows:
:, For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars ut $50 a, m.
daily; Fast Line, $50 Il. N. daily to Cincinnati
and y: Louis, Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with sieep..
inb Car Altoona to Chicago. Chicago ES.
press az gao p. M. daily, with Sleeping
70 cleveland, connecting al Harrisburr bsUItg wItSg
Western, Express, with through Sleepers for
Louisville and 81; Louis. Pacific Express, 10
+; Pm, m. daily Tor Pittshprs and thewest, with
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD,
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
Niagara iOO0 p. m. daily, except Saturday,
with Palace Cars Washington TO Rochester.
ForWilliamsport Lock Haven, and ElInira,
at $3.50 a. IN. daily, except sunday.
:, For New York and the East, 7l5, 900, and
Sunday, 300 a, m, 300, l.l5, 1900 and N .9l n
m: Limited Express of Pullman Parlor Cars,
9'iy a, m. and 800 p. M daily, except sunday
day. s'eiy
For Brooklyn, n. W. all through trains con.
mex, aAording direct transfer to Fulton street
avoiding double ierrlage across New York city'
For fhlladeiphia, 7;lb, .. and II a. M, p AIS,
SH9' s66 40 ana "a ii2O P m On Sunday a, in. 2
$40 a. m; aad $3.50 p m, daily, except Sunday,
For baltimore, 635, 7l5 9, $40, $50, II a. m,
iSno' = 500 i!lD An 4AO 600 7l0 10, and
ll:2O p, m. On Sunday, 9, $50, II a, M, q Ii5,
600, 7:lO, 10, and ll:20 p. IN. y ''
For Popes Creek Line, 7:l5 a. m. and 4:iO D,
m. daily, except Sunday,
For Annapolis 7;l5 a. M, 1905 and i:23 p.
m, daily, except Sunday. sundays, 9 u. M,
4:l5 p, M
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 500, 7:O5, 9:25, 1855, and
l'SS a; ~ n4 2Go, 4;3S iS5 G;Ol, 500, and ll;S7
y, m.
For Richmond and the South 600, lO:55a, IN,
daily, and S.S5 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
sos, 500 1000, lO'lO a. m; 100 SO5, Bob $40,
705, and 1912 p. m, aud 1910 midnight lex.
cept Monday. On Sunday At 500 and l0:l0 a.
m.; 705 lO42 p, M, and 1910 night.
Tickets and Information at the office, north-
east corner, OF 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can
be len for the checking of baggage to destina.
ton from hotels aud residences. ,
]. K. WOOD,
- General Passenger Agent.
CHAs. +. PUGH, General Manager.
National Republican., 1886-11-05
DIsrRINN INCOME.
The Sources from which tho Revenues
are Derived.


Assessor Robert P. Dodge in his report
for the last fiscal year says that 3,Ois llcen.
ses were Issued, the sum Of Sl56, ,45j.T2 was
realized, an increase OF $ll ,SOJ.72 or 251
licenses over Last year. The number OF bar
rooms now licensed is 7S0, wholesale liquor
licenses sos.
The following is a statement Of the as.
eessed value OF the real estate Of the Dis
trict of Columbia on June 80, 1886:
WashingtOn-Taxable, $03 3SS, ,4S6; prop
erty OF District of Columbia, 81, ,S3S, ,333; ex-
empt from taxation, $5,23S, ,06S; property OF
United States, $l0l,9S6,3S6. Total, S2O5,.
45l,273.
Georgetown-Taxable, SI,7Ii,54O; prop
erty of District OF Columbia, $l65, $50; ex-
empt from taxation, $32S, ,4SS; property Of
United States, $l32,0S7 Total, $5,36S,S5i
County-Taxable at 81 so, $3,442, ,3li; tax
able at 81, 3,729,73l; property OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, S5l, 800; exempt. S7Ss, ,O1s;
property of the United States, $3,270,3l1.
Total, 81 ,2S5,0Gl.
Total District OF Columbia, s222, Jos, l9l.
AMOUNT TAXABLE-REAL AND PERSONAL.
Washington, $0G,3ss,4s Georgetown,
Si,741 $40; county, $7,172,075; total, $l0S,-
BOZ, lOl. Personal property, Sll,03i,2lj.
Grand total. $12O, ,236,3I6.
AMOUNT OF TAKES FoR 1867
Washington, SOC, ,3Ss, 1856 at Sl.50, $1,445,-
s27; Georgetown, 81, $40 at l.50, $7l,-
1913; county, $3,4I2,3iI at S1.50, $5l,635;
county, agricultural, $3,729,73l at 81,
s37,29f. Total real estate tax, 81, ,605, $50.
Personal, $lt,934,2I5 at $l.50, $lT9,0l3.
Total real and personal, 81, ,7Si, sos. Tax
able realty, $l0S,302, 101. Non.taxable-
United States property, $l05,3S0,GSi; Dis
trict Of Columbia, $2,05S,772; exempt,
$G,354,G3i Total realty, $222, l05, ,l9l.
NUMBER OF HOUSES IN TIE DISTRICT.
The number OF houses In the District Of
Columbia are: District No. /, county east
| Of Eastern branch, oS2; 2, county between
Eastern branch and Rock creek, 1904 g.,
county west Of Rock creek, 500; ., George
town, 2,549; 4, west OF Nineteenth street,
west, 3,100; 5, between Nineteenth aud Fif.
teenth streets, 2,127; 6, between Fifteenth
and Tenth Streets 4,y97; Z, between Tenth
and Sixth streets, 1890, 8, between Sixth
and First streets, COPS; 0, between First
west and First east, l,S60; 10, between
| Twelfth and Sixth streets east 2,SSe; H.
between Sixth and Eleventh streets east
2,442; 12, between Eleventh and Boundary
| 1,102 Total, 3I,750. Recapitulation-1r
county, BIB; Georgetown, 2,549; Wash
ington, 20,0S6. Total, 3i,750. This in
cludes all except the government buildings
National Republican., 1886-11-05

The tenth annual convention Of the Ameri.
can Humane Association will be held at the
Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. IL, 49,
and 10. The subjects for discussion are ar
ranged undertw general hcadS-proventio Of
cruelty to animals and prevention of cruelty TO
children, Under the first head the president
of the association will lead in the discussions
on the following subjects; tho mission aud
scope of the American Humane Associations;
general insuiliciency Of winter shelter aud
food for range cattle condition of range cattle
at points of shipment; overdeep and unneces.
snry branding among range cattle; memorial
to Congress on the subject OF transportation of
animals; general condition ofstock car service;
the effect upon the public mind OF horse.tam-
ing exhibitions; hydrophobia, to what extent
is there need of alarm? Papers on various in
teresting subjects will be read by members of
the convention
Under the second head discussions will take
place on the following subjects: The child of
the state: child saving work in large cities:
orphan asylums; public exhibition of children
in places Of amusements: protection OF youth
against vice; financial support OF humane
work; organization for humane work.
National Republican., 1886-11-05
NnNN Yard AIniiara.

EniToR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: The orders
which have been received ut the navy yard
from the Navy Department during the last two
months, dlscharging in the several bureaus
about 500 mechanics and laborers, have caused
in that vicinity, on the threshold of winter, a
great deal of suffering among very large
number OF people, who have their little homes
around the yard, with nothing laid up for the
winter-.with no coal, wood, or clothing among
those discharged and with large families 10
support, IL must necessarily bring untold suffer.
ing in the eastern section of this city during
Navy Department asking the steel manufac-
turers of the United States to furnish bids for
steel forgings to be manufactured into guns at
the ordnance department Of the navy yard
will not be opened at the Navy Department
until the 10th day Of December next. These
estimates are for 1910 tons of steel torgngs, OF
which 32S tons are for the G-inoh guns, ~ tons
for S.inch guns and Ol2 tons are for the 10 aud
l2.inch guns. All Of which must be delivered
and n half years, thereby keeping large mum.
Der Of mechanics and laborers out Of employ.
ment for that length Of time ut least. Many OF
theSct mechanics have trades which ure em
ployedonlyo on shipbuilding, and will have to sell
their little homes at gtt a. sacrifice, and seek
employment elsewhere after growing old in
the service of the government. Cannot the
Hon. Secretary of the Navy be induced to
modify so much OF his order of Aug. II last so
ployment to be employed on necessary work
during the coming winter, or until the steel
castings under contract arrives and are ready
| to be converted into guns. Then the multi
| tudes around and about tho navy yard win
rise up aud call him blessed. l..
National Republican., 1886-11-05
RAILWAY NOTES.

Norman l.. Wagner, ex'superntendent Of
the Wagner Car Company, II very wealthy res
ident OF Canaioharie, died In New York yester-
day. lie was abOu; 10 years old.
]. !. Fowler, travelling passenger agent Of the
Wabash railroad, died at Philadelphia last
Tuesday. MIR. Fowler was widely known in
TnilTond circles and his many friends In this
city will be gHeyed to hear Of his death.
Director I.autelbach, OF Pacific Mail says
that the conference committee have praCti-
cally ended their work. IL has been decided
that II will be useless TO fix things up piece
moal and so they viii wait until meeting Of
the Trnns,contnental Association, which will
be held about the end Of the present month,
The railway commission at Ottawa con.
cluded It's work Of mapping out the line of ac-
tlOn for future guidance, The commission
will reasonable for the transaction Of business
at Halifax about the 18th instant In the
meantime attention IS being paid 20 the re-
ports OF the American railway commission,