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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

TIE TRIBUNE's recent special foreign dis
patches have correctly outlined the Tory pro-
gramme for Parliamentary work. A coercion
measure will be first introduced, and bills
touching local government in England and
Ireland will have precedence over similar legls-
lation for ireland. This, of course, means
bitter fight from the word go; but if it must
come, the Home Rulers will probably be as
willing to meet the issue then as later.
The Presidents message is said tn be well
received in Mexico. 1t ought to be. In the
recent diplomatic communications between
that country and this, our neighbOrs came out
decidedly aheas. They kept Mir. Cutting in
Jail until they wanted to let him go, and they
have given no satisfaction for the death Of that
brave Indian fighter. Captain Crawford, so
basely murdered by Mexican soldiers. Why
should they not be siniably disposed toward
the Administration at Washington which
blundeIs when it does not besitatef
Two gratifying things occurred yesterday in
connection with the Brooklyn Park Commits
sion. The Telling fine tees ID Prospect Park
was stopped and Commissioner Somers was
forced to admit that he had made some ex-
tI0Dciy opccCuoSs moyVi W hAenCy nos
promised to attend the meetings of the Park
Board hereafter in the hope Of preventing the
uDseemly wrangles which have been going on
of late. This will not be an easy task.
Probably the only waytO preserve dec0rum is
to get new Commission or else. by legislat-
Ave act, to put the MANAGEMENT Of the parks
on q par with the other city departments, that
is, in the hands of single responsible commits
si0ner.
Great are the preparations now making for
Christmas Day in the homes of well-to-do
New Workers.. Amid all this pleasurable ex-
element the approach of Hospital Saturday
and Sunday should not be forgotten. There
is no sprer way of doing good than by contri-
buttons to this worthy fund. New Workers in
the past have done fairly we'll by it, but Lon
don annually raises five times what We do
in New-YOrk. although that city is not nearly
i've times larger than its American rival. The
church collection on the laft Sunday In the
year IL the principal dependence Of this
charity bot generous response Ia hoped for
By the solicitors canvassing the trades.
Z: Tho trial of McQuade is devoid of stirring
incidents. Bnt IL 10 none the less important
and the public waits anxiously to see if it is
possible TO punish bribery in New-York. Nc
Qaade may not suffer; but IL he does not,
Nsssrs. FulIgrafi and Duty will hardly 20
free. There 10 suspicion abroad that Duty,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

The trades-unions convention at Columbus,
Ohio, up to the present time has been chiefly
interesting for the facts which have leaked out
concerning the fight no going on between the
Unions in New City aud the knights OF
Labor 1t seems to be more bitter than the
public has supposed. Az long ago as July the
stage of calling names was reached. Mr.. row
derby and his Executive Board then declared In
a CIRCULAR that some of the managers Of the In
ternaiioual Cigarmakers' Union in this city
were under the influence of liquor too often,
and were not loyal to the cause of organized
labor generally. To this the Ietort dis
courteous has been male. The truth seems
to he that two sets of labor agitators are
struggling to control the workingmen OF New
York. and that until one eide or the other is
defeated outright and ousted from power, COM
plete harmony cannot exist between the trades
unions and the Knights, no matter how many
conventions are held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

termined to desert Lillian. 1t was shown that
on the 18th of March, 1S55.-the last day OF the
girls iife,-they met and an agitnting scene oc-
Cured between them. Next day Lilian's body
was found floating in reservoir. access to
which involved the climbing of q rather high
fence. The circumstantal evidence discredted
the theory Of suicide. Marks Of sharp strIg-
gle were discovered close to the waters edge,
and waich-key belonging to Cluverius was
picked up close by. Very seldom has stronger
case been built on circumstantiai evidence than
that which the prosecution were enabled to con-
struct in this instance. The defence assumed
suicide MS the explanation OF Lilian's death, but
every point was dead against that hypothesis.
1t was demonstrated that the defendant had
been with the girl on the fatal day. and that he
was seen with her but short tins before the
crime must havo been committed. The evil
dence found on tho reservoir path completed
the chain, and conviction followed as the just
expression of belief " hich seems to have been
all but universal.
The man was righteousIy found guilty OF
most aboninable crime, in spite OF the most
prolonged and determined efforts TO save him.
No fresh evidence has since been brought to
light. Nothing has occurred to jus lfy any de-
parture from the regular process of the Law.
The personal statement now sent to Governor
Lee by Cluverius assuredly does not alter the
case IN any way. 1t contains nothing which
should affect the mind of the Executive at all.
Part of it is mauifestly and unQuestionably
false; that part, namely, in which he implies
that he did not meet Lillian Madison at all on
the day of her death. For the rest there is no
confederation. 1t is merely and simply last
desperate a tempt to escape justice, and 1t
ought not to have been of any effect. There are
few matters of administration IN which there
il more urgent need for tirmness than in regard
to the execution of capital sentences. Influence
aud sentiment have of late years so reinforced
the laws delays that in many parts of the coun-
try the death penalty, though remaining on the
statute books, is virtually abolished, To the en-
cou agement of crime and the detriment of law
abiding men. In the case of Cuverius there was
no excuse for any further reprieve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

feel tired. "Dont DO . chump," shouts "Ths
Blade" to its readers "Bo public -spiritsd JOIN In
the procession and give roioio tho benefit Of your
voice. your efforts. Let US make her city and not
an ovcrgrown Nllagc."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

IT DIDN'T LAST: VEST. THE REBEL, WON.
Prom me Minneapolis n, bune.
In view OF tho Benton Is rather surprising that
Mr. Cleveland did not loduce paragraph In his
sage declaring Missouri Ia u state OF instruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

at least, has tried to give bis testimony In
manner that would discredit him az witness.
The District Attorney probably looked out for
that in any understanding reached with the
remorseful Alderman, aud he is doubtless pre-
pared to deal summarily with either Fullgrah
or Duffy in case of evident treachery..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11
he MIGHT MAN. 100 MUCH or II.


TuF York TRIBUNE suggests that Morrison 90
given the craftsmanship oI tho Iommltteo ON GIieysnces
The only objection TO this Is that his report would DO sim
ply one prolonged howl over his own distress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11
YENruRINu A GuEsa.

Prom Tss Uttea Hosaid
We venture the pr sisfoa Stat Bcnton VIII nct % US
missed. lie rcnxatod 10 prevent the ioss "a MI.
Cleveland OF the Missoun dsegsteA In 1852 Ana they
are not named yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

Seth Green. representing the State Fish Commits
sion. has written letter announcing that fish will
be furnished the public on application under GER
tam conditions If Mr. Green should run short of
gudgeons he can easily stock up by catching mess
of Mugwumps-the sort of odd fish that voted to
place tho Democratic party In power in order to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

st and lako frontier and the Prest-
dents position the Benton case, how defenceless
they all arel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

According to the statistics of the incoming
Assembly, which Clerk Chickering OF tho last
House, has prepared, SIX of the members-eect are
editors 1t remains to be whether or not the
ak between them can furnish sufficient ghoulish
gIee to meet the demands of the Legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

Every citizen in his sphere" remarked Mr.
Cleveland in bis message should be a contributor
to the general good" Yes. OF course. to be sure.
And that Is the reason why we insist that Mr.. CAT
land who is a contributor to the general bao.
ought to be offered opportunity to study the
office of the Attorney General Of the United States
from the outside,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

The Board OF Health does not need moro in
spcctors. and it Is pretty safe TO say TINT the
Board OF Estimate win not grant IL more money 10
employ them Hence, the discussion in the So
cicty Of Medical Juris rudencc on this question
was unnecessary and the objections raised to
making such a recommendation were well founded.
Al the same time, the Efforts OF DR.. Edison 10 stop
the sale Of unwholesomc food are worthy Of con-
mendation and deserve encouragement The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-11

We TRIBUNE has had enough from MI whitney
at present-fNew- York star.
TN the contrary, shall be greatly pleased to
hear from the Secretary again. Now that he is
convert to the sound American doctrIne that the
navy must be built of American material and with
the aid OF American industries, we are encouraged
to believe that he will not go abroad again for de-
signs, models and ideas. He IS coming Oh rapidly
and may end IN adopting the old-fashioned theory
that American designers can hold their own III the
world.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
Commissioner Sparks.

One more of the numerous aggra
 vated cases chargeable to Land Com
 missioner Sparks is being brought tc light by the Washington Sunday Cap. ital. Not long ago Miss Cleveland re- ceived very touching letter from a young lady in Dakota, who has To- cated a homestead there, and whose patent IS withheld, like the rest. She wrote Miss Cleveland that she had filed her claim and fulfilled all the re- quirements of the law, and had invest ed in it about $500, which represented the savings from her salary as school teacher for several years. Last spring, she "commuted" her claim by paying S200 to the receiver of the land office, who informed her that at the end of a certain time she coul~call and get her patent. She wrote that on the date the receiver had suggested she drove twelve miles through snow storm to get title to her land, and was in- formed that 1t was withheld on the ground of fraud. She told Miss Cleveland that everybody in the coun- try knew that she had not been guilty of fraud of any sort, and that the money she had scrimped and econo- mixed to save to pay for her land was in the United States treasury, and that it was every dollar she had III the world and asked that she see Commis- sioner Sparks in her behalf. Miss Cleveland inclosed the letter in a note to Secretary Lamar, with a request that If there was no evidence of fraud in this case the patent might be is- sued. Mr. Lamar sent the corres- pondence over to the land office with a favorable endorsement, but Mr. Sparks carefully tucked it away in pigeon hole, where it still lies.
 A Western member of congress says it is impossible to conceive of the feel ings settlers entertain toward the land commissioner. He says he would not be surprised to hear of an attempt to assaSsinate Sparks.
 There are now between 50,000 and 60,000 cases" he continued, "piled up in the land office in which Sparks has refused to issue patents. Public in dignation is so great that General Sparks would be lynched if he should appear in any town in Dakota" {"
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
THE RABBIT FOOT.
i Wonderful Promoter of success-FaCfs Which Can Not Fail to Convince the In- eredulOus-
From tn. ArI.ansas TraveIlsr.l

The rabbit foot in the South, and especially in Arkansas, holds a place which nothing can supplant. The buckeye and the ''iucFy bone" taken from the catfish have been thrown aside, and no longer is it necessary for colored man to make a cross mark and spit in it when, having forgotten something, he turns back. He simply crosses himself with the rabbit foot, and the fanciful sentinel, standing on tEe wall of superstition, cries "all's we'll" Reverence for the rabbit foot Is not confined to the negroes. Many white men of education and political influence are victims of a strong be- lief in its charms. Robert W. Worth en, Sheriff of Pulaski County, Ark, wears a rabbit foot tipped with gold. It is by no means improbable that he attaches more value to the gold than the foot; but, at any rate, during a campaign in which he is personally concerned he crosses himself with the foot and mutters a strange jargon, with reverential accent. Some time ago, it IS stated upon excellent author ity, Mir. Worthen was greatly de- pressed on account of threatened de- feat. He renamed, during several days. m a cast down state, but sud denly his face frightened, while in the vicinity of his mouth there lurked a peculiar smile. He flew to his safe, took out rabbit foot and crossed him self. He did not stop at this. He hastened to the voting precincts and crossed the balIot-boxes with the foot Immediately the votes of his enemies began to diminish. A few more rubs and dcxterCus crosses settled the ques- tion and MT. Worthen was elected. He is an excellent Sheriff, but he ac- knowledges that the rabbit foot helps him out of many intricate entangle- ments.
 John G. Carlisle, Speaker of the House of Representatives, is firm be- liever in the efficacy of the rabbit foot Less than twelve years ago Mir. Car lisle was a confirmed drunkard. He had started out with bright prospects, but the great horn-spoon and tae blue trimmed bowl of Kentucky conviviaiity was too much for hlm, and in She Ian guage of a distinguished blue grass poet
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
He fell Like a lightning bug Into a well.

Temperance lecturers and revival ists tried to brace him against tempta- tions, but Tn vain. He struggled man fully, but he had not power to control himself One day while Nr. Carlisle was bathing his feverish brow at the town well, an old kidney-footed negro, known as Wall-Eyed Buck, came along and said:
 "Look heah, Mars John, whyn't yer quit dat foolishness?'
 q would if could, Buck"
 q doan 'spute dat, but by yeese'f yer ain't got de power. I means why doan yer take de right cOu'8e and mount to suthin' in the wor'?'
 q haven't been able to pursue the right course, Buck"
 "Dat's bercase yer doan know whut de right cou' 'se is.
 q have tried everything"
 No yer ain't, Mars John. Now femme tell yer whut's de fack: Ef it's yer earnes' wush ter quit drlnkin', jes cross vessel six times wid CT rabbit foot an go on erbout yer bus mess"
 "Go on, old man, you are foolish"
 'Now, look heah," Buck replied, taking out a rabbit foot, "dis thing can't hurt yer, an dat oughter make yer w1lIin' ter let me try it on yer. Jes' hole still CT mlnit."
 Mr. Carlisle laughed at the old nc gro's superstition, but suffered him to apply the rabbit foot.
 "Now," said Buck, when he had sev- eral times crossed Carlisle, 'yer days O carousln' is over"
 Carlisle laughed, went to a saloon not far away, and asked for a little Bourbon with Blue Lick water on the outside. Hold on, said he, just as the bartender had prepared the drink. I'll pay for it, but 1 really cannot drink it." He went away rejoicing, for the burning thirst had left him. The next day he went to his office and bent himself to the study of the books which he had so long neglected. He secured a rabbit foot and kept it in his pocket, ready at all times to apply it in case of emergency. The people were so much gratifed at the vigor of principle shown by MT. Carlisle that they soon gave him position of trust. When he first aspired to the position of Speaker his friends, though willing to do anything for him, laughed at his absurd aspirations. Carlisle, however, did not entertain doubt of his com ing success. Not only did he refuse to entertain q doubt, but he refused to even treat the doubt with courtesy.
 One day, just before the contest, Mr. Carlisle was seen crossing himself
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

A well informed correspondent, who is said to be officially connected with the German general staff, has during the last two months contributed to the Berliner Taggblatt a series of ar ticles on the armed strength of Europe. In the event of war, the disciplined soldiers that could within three months be sent into the field by those countries may be numbered as follows: Roumania, 1O2,OOO; Servia, 73,OOO; Bulgaria, 72,OOO, Greece, 61,000; Eastern Roumelia, 25,000; Montene gro, 14,OOO; Turkey, 284,O00. The same authority estimates that the maximum available strength of the great powers for warlike operations in European Turkey within three months of the outbreak of hoStilities would be: Russia, 010000; Germany, 43O.OOO; France, 32O,OOO; Italy, 3O7,- GOO, and Great Britain, 8O,000.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

Should Pope Leo die of k present illness, as seems likely to judge from the news of his suferings that occa- 8ionally leak through the Yell-guard- ed portals of his palace prison, the election Of his successor will doubtless be made the occasion of some radical encouragement of the relations be- tween the papacy and the temporal power. Shorn of his earthly authori- ty and his earthly dominions, there is no longer any but a merely sentimen- tai reason why the supreme head of the Catholic Church should dwell in Rome. On the other hand, there is good reason why the successor of St.. Peter should be removed from the ir- ritating surroundings that have been so greviou8 to Leo. There was at one time a movement suggested toward removing the seat of central Catholic authority to the United States. and Tn case the present illness of hls Holiness should result fatally, it is probable the idea will be revived. There is no na- tion in the world that could so well afford a welcome to the head of the universal Church, and certainly none where he would meet with more re- spectful treatment.-G -Globe-Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

Don't know Cranmer, of ColoradoN queried a Montana man at the Mer- chants a few days ago. "Well, l thought everybody knew Cranmer. He is one of the biggest cattlemen, not only in Colorado, but in the world. His cattle, and there are good many of them too, all are branded with three clrcles-the three-circle brand, as he calls it. Cranmer was at a Con vention of cattlemen at Hugo. He was conversing with party of cattle men when one of the party happened to mention the name of Shakespeare. 'Shakspeare?' observed he, where have I heard that name before? What kind of brand does he use on his cattle?' St Paul Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
NO. fl.
aWhat are you doing there?" asked

"What are you doing there?' asked some one who saw the performance.
 Carlisle blushed. "Ah, said the man, q know what you are about. You are a CathoIc, and arc exercising your mummery."
 Then MT. Carlisle explained that he was applying the rabbit foot.
 The man roared. He went out and told many of the Congressmen that Carlisle was as superstitious as a ne- gro, and that it would not be right td vote for him. A large number agreed that they would not, but just as soon as the caucus met the last one of them voted for Carlisle. Since then ne has had no trouble. His star is shining brighter and brighter, and if it should not be dlmmed by his probable elec- ton to the Vice Presidency he is like. ly to become a man of influence with coming Administrations
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
GiIa County.

Distance from Globe to ths railroad at Wilcox over
 Woods and Norton & Stewards lines (route for
 EASOern PlsSeiiSers) lZ5 miles. From Globe to Casa Grande, crossing the Devils Can ysn and touching at Pinal and Florence. 90 miles. From Globe to Casa GTande via Pioneer. 90 miles. Elevation above sea level at Globe 5000 feet Latitude S3 degrees, s0 minHtes, longitude I1O de- grees 45 minutes.
 Highest maxiIum temperature, July llth, .11O deg Lowest minimum temperature, Jan. 10th, IG deg Mean temperature, ,........................6S .6S deg E'sAsili TOT ASS-- Prevailing direction of wind, ..........S Southwest
 An observation extendifg over several Years dis ooses the remarkable fact, that there has not been day without more or less sunshine.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

IIIegitimacy Is something wonderful to contemplate in several of the Con- tinental nations of Europe. The pro- portion is often one-fOurth, and some times even more, of the entire number of births, as shown by the official rec ord of births, which are strictly kept and tell the tale with infallible accu- racy, under q system of records which makes marriages, births and deaths a matter of civil record. The cause of this social laxity is largely to be found III the severe restrictions which con- trol the marriage contract and prevent marriages against parental consents and in the fact that a property quail fcation is often necessary in order to become a candidate for matrimony.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

The manifesto which the Spanish Bishops submitted to the Pope on the death of King Alfonso has been ap- proved and will be published forth with. The Pope says; T would strong ly impress upon you that, although politics are based upon religion, you must not engage in politics. Provided that faith in Catholic principles is re- spected, all forms of government are admissible" This is considered fatal blow to the pretensions of the Carhstsi who, it is claimed, use their religion as a cloak for the advance of despotism
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

Delegate Joseph of New Mexleo, has introduced the following billsi Providing for the courts of New Mexi- co; also to provide for the organization of regiment of volunteers in Arizona and New Mexico for the purpose of suppressing Indian hOstilities; also for the relief of the hers of ChristOph- CT Carson: also for the appointment of a commission of three members to in vestigate the conduct of the campaign against the hostile Apaches in Arizona and New Mexico, as conducted by General Crook.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

A suit brought by Splritualists against the town of Randolph, Vt., to obtain a share of the towns money for the support of the gospel, has been decided in favor of the town by the supreme court.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

The Times Paris correspondent says: The French Government will, at the request of the Panama Canal Company, send Rousseau to inspect and report on the condition and pros poets of the Panama canal. lf the re- port IS favorable loan will be grant ed to rush the work to completion. If it Is adverse the enterprise will be al lowed to collapse and the Government will resume the responsibility.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16
Black River Falls, Wis, Dec. 30. 1885.

The death rate in Dakota for years past has been only five in one thous- and. Even this moderate average for our Territory might have been ma terially lowered had there not been such a popular prejudice against more than four aces in a pack of cards. When other aces without any visible means of support were detected stray ing into a poker game the death rate was given boost. The cold deck and high rate of mortality go hand in hand in the unfettered West.-Es- tellino (Dak.) Bell.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-01-16

Tit is true, as reported, that Speak CT Carlisle has had frequent interviews with the President on the subject of the selection of the House committees the object must have been simply td find out what the latter wanted, so as to make sure of =, doing t. Almost without exception. the me- placed at the head of the important committees are known to hold different views nH those which he -Rterta'us.