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, 1886-06-18
PLENTY OLE WORK.

Congress has not nearly finished the
work already undertaken, and will proba-
bly, adjourn, leaving a mass of unfinished
business upon which a new beginning Will
have to be made at the next session. The
appropriation bills must be attended to.
and the time left after their consideration
and passage will be likely to prove all too
scant for the numerous bills which have
been introduced. The bill for reconstruct
ing the navy, the bankruptcy bill, the
anti polygamy measure. Chinese immigra-
ton, interstate commerce, the tariff, the
Blair educational bill, the silver bill, and
host of minor measures all press for a rec
o~gnition which certainly not all can obtain.
Then the repeal of the land laws. after
undergoing much needed modification in
the senate, will have to be reconsidered by
the house. Several of the proposed en-
actmcnts enumerated above have beer
pending for years, left over from congress
to congress. and there is no reason to ex-
pect a greater degree OF ~alacrity in the
future. Yet nearly all are measures of
urgent importance, though not all are Of
equal urgency. Bankruptcy can wait.
inter state has waited until
pendency is its normal condition; the
Blair bill might be indefinitely postponed
with good results Ofthe rest, the naval.
the anti-polygamy and the anti Chinese
measures ought, if possible, to be put
upon their passage before congress ad-
j%ourns. There is little hope for anything
like a thorough revision of the tariff,
though both parties stand committed to
it, and to be equitable to all parties con-
cerned and profitable to the country such
revision must be not only thorough but
careful AMI deliberate. The faults Of delay
and procrastination cannot be specially
urged against this congress, for they have
become chronic and babitual. Too much
time Is wasted in the earlier part Of the
session in useless palaver, but the people
have grown used to this and do not real
izc the waste until the national legislature
commences to prepare for adjournment,
leaving half their work unfinished. The
remedy is for each constituency to scruti-
nize the record of its representative aid
to hold him responsible for any evasion of
duty.
, 1886-06-18
THE vANoeRBlLTs OUT RIDING.



The 4 o'clock hour in the afternoon is
selected by those who go out more for
show and because 1t is fashionable. At
that time the track is too crowdcd for any
thing like n bracing gallop. In the early
hours of the morning, however, the drives
are quite deserted, n 1t Is the time pre-
ferred by beginners and those who really
enjoy the exercise. The Vanderbilts
choose this time. One OF the park police
men said: 81 have never seen one of the
Vanderbilt boys in here in the afternoon.
They always come out early in the morn
ing, and generally ride together. Occa-
~sionally the aides accompany them, but
they don't appear anxious to have them
along as a rule. But there they come
now. They are pretty riders, as you can
see for yoursclfS'
The party were coming along at IN easy
gallop. Cornelius and W.. X. were in
front, while George and Fred, the young
est, brought up the rear. Probably they
are the four richest young men in the
world, representative together over sl5O,-
0O0,0 o While each one showed careful
training II experience In riding, they
could hardly pass ms experts. Their riding
is far above the average, but it Is a little
stiff and awkard. Each one had n style of
his own. Cornelius held his rein up taut,
his feet were pressed nrmly against tne
stirrups and his whole demeanor indicated
that he thought horseback riding was ex-
ceedlngly serious business. He rode n
large bay and was dressed in the most APP
proved fashion, consisting oflight trousers
buttoned close up around the ankles,
dark top coat, plain waiscoat, brown derby
hat and gloves. w. X. sat back in
the saddle, braced up as il to repel an
enemy. He held the bride carelessly in
his left hand, but from the stern express
sion of his face one might have been
deceived into the impression that he was
about to lead n desperate battle charge.
He was dressed as faultlessly as his
brother, the only material change being in
n lighter top coat. The two younger men
did not appear to be weighted down with
so much dignity, and for that reason were
more natural. George wore n light suit
throughout, with hat and gloves to match.
He rose and fell with the motion Of his
horse, but held himself in position very
well. Fred wore a ro~ugh-looking suit of
brown that set off his compact figure very
well. He looked the most at home in the
saddle OF any of the boys. "They rarely
remain in the park longer than half an
hour" said the policeman. al suppose
they are compelled to work hard to keep
their millions together"
The ladies' in the Vanderbilt family oc-
casionally join the male members on their
early morning ride, but rs n rule do not
come out until later in the day. Mrs. Cor
nelius and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt are
quite expert riders.-New York World.
, 1886-06-18

what is a sailors kit for n long voy-
aget" repeated a weather beaten old tar
recently, ms he munched piece of old
navy and gazed respectively into his glass
of grog in n Front street saloon. "Why,
as for hat matter, no two sailors arc
alike. One will go to sea with n nice out
fit Of long toys for nights ashore and a sea
rig large enough to start n second n
clothing store gu South street; and an
other will fire all his Doodle away in n
nights jolliiication, and away to sea the
next day for n voyage around the Horn
with the suit he stands in and n ragged
suit OF oilskins that have weathered both
capes and the storms OF three seasons"
"Well, take the average sailor, and give
me an inventory OF the contents Of his
chest"
al think | will tell you what we found
In the chest of one Of our men who died last
voyage; it would hit the mark, perhaps.
We had been struck by n squall OIL Hat
teras and had had hard work to get the
muslin oil the ship before the gale
which quickly followed hove us to under
close-reefed ~maintopsail. As the men lay
down from aloft one OF them was pitched
headlong overheard by the parting OF a
ratlin and he was astern and swallowed up
by the angry waves before any effort could
be made TO save him. As is the custom,
his chest was brought aft, opened, and an
inventory made of his effects, that might
be forwarded to his friends. In addition
to the heavy clothes for bad weather and
the light ones for uses under sunny skies,
were found many little presents which the
dead man nae picked up and was taking
to his friends Mt home. There were dress
patterns Of rich China silks, pretty toilet
boxes, and bits OF fancy carving. Each
was wrapped up and the address of the in
tended recipient written upon it. From
letters which were found in the till OF
Jacks chest we learned that he hailed
from an inland town OF Pennsylvania, and
the gifts were intended for n mother and
sisters there who will wait long for the re-
turn Of their sailor boy.'-New York Mail
and EXPRESS.
, 1886-06-18

There are women on the stage who
drink like men. There are also some who
swear like men. OF the swearing women
1t is unnecessary to speak. One night the
leading lady, who no longer occupies the
position, appeared Mt n theatre famed for
its fine audiences in such n state that she
could scarcely move across the stage. The
habitues OF the cafe saw instantly hat she
had been drinking brandy. When she
opened her mouth to speak the remainder
of the audience saw that she had been
drinking something. The fashionable
gathering murmured. The actress knew
that her weakness was discovered. She
was n strong woman physically, and she
summoned all her powers to throw of
the influence that oppressed her. People
who knew her state said she never acted
so well rs on that night. Her acting de-
ceived her auditors. They were led by it
to disbelieve what they had seen, and she
retained her popularity. Some time she
will probably find herself in the same po-
sition rs Mr.. Booth. brooklyn Union.
, 1886-06-18
The Value of an oil Painting.

The most remarkable increase in the
value of an oil painting appears il the
Ease OF Millet's "Angelusr-two French
peasants bowling their heads in a potato
field at the sound Of the distant church
bell. Millct sold it to a Paris art dealer
for 800; the dealer sold it to NJ. Wilson,
n Paris manufacturer, for 81, 800; NJ.
Wilson sold it to NJ. Secretan, another
manufacturer, for $50, 900; NJ. Secretan
sold it to a Paris art dealer, but soon re-
pented and bought it back for $780, 900.
He has since beer offered $50. 900 for it.
The history of picture selling has nothing
to match this.-The Argonant.
, 1886-06-18

THE New York Hcyaid-an extremist
almost to the point of crankiness on the
subject Of land laws and violently in favor
Of the repeal Of everything in general
does not look for favorable action on the
part of the senate in furtherance of the
house bill to repeal the timber culture.
pre- -emption and desert laws. 1t says the
senate committee has reported the bill
so changed that it favors land grabbing
in almost every possible way" Further,
that every member of that committee
knows that the house will not accept the
changes made in the bills. The c%onclu-
sion is that the delay incident to the sem
ate's course toward this legislation will
cause the whole subject to go over for the
session. Fpom the persistent non action
ofthe senate, it appears that the sppre.
tensions Of the Herald are well founded
The people Of this territory will not refuse
To be comforted shou d this prove TO be
the case.
, 1886-06-18

A MEMBER Of parliament writes to the
New York Herald giving the respective
forecasts Of the several factions in English
rolincs,-each protesting an assurance of
success in the coming election, and con
cludes by predicting that, whichever side
may win, a long and dangerous struggle
is Just ahead,-one which will shake the
social AMI political fabric to its very cen
ter, and that it will be fortunate indeed
fol the country if the problem shall find a
peaceful solution at last.
, 1886-06-18

IT APPEARS from the entirely trustwor-
thy evidence OF Mr.. Justin Mccarthy,
that the Conservative leaders were at one
time not averse to a coalition with Par
nell, and that one of .hem, at least, held
u to the Irish leader a promise OF home
rule legislation in the event of Tory sue
cess Success came, the promise was for
gotten, and confidence was DESTROYED so
that now it would be vain to resort to sim
liar tactics with any hope of victory.
, 1886-06-18

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak constitu-
ton, headache, or any disease of a bilious
by all means procure a bottle OF
Electric Bitters. you will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will follow;
you will be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and misery
will cease and henceforth you will rejoice
in the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by w. n. Hunt.
, 1886-06-18

SPEAKING of the discovery of gold on
the upper waters of Green river, the
Denver Tribune Republican says
There are opportunities for intelligent
prospecting in Wyoming where the gold
discoveries have been made; in Northern
Colorado. in the San Juan. and in a hun
drcd other localities and districts in the
Rocky mountains. The days of prospect
ing will not be ended until these noun
tains become as thoroughly known as the
mountains of Pennsylvania"
, 1886-06-18

SENATOR Plum. with three other
Republican senators, voted against the
appropriation Tor the West Point military
academy. on the ground that the country
is building up an aristocratic and unre-
publican institution His remedy is to
fill at least half the army vacancies from
civil life. For military purposes we want
an army, and as thoroughly military an
army as can be organized. Would the
Kansas statesman have the country rely
on the militia? they are all taken from
civil life.
, 1886-06-18

and what the small sun of twenty FIVE
cents will do if properly invested. Ask
any person the question, what is the dear.
est and most precious thing to you, and
the answer is most universally the same
life and health. Where, then, is twenty
five cents or any other sun more powerful
or valuable to YOU, than in saving life.
That is the precise cost of n bottle of
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhGa Remedy, the great life saver. 1t is
made for bowel complaints and nothing
else. and is pleasant to take and certain to
cure. Sold by w. n. Hunt.
, 1886-06-18

AT n recent meeting OF the Paris Acad-
envy OF Sciences some remarks on the dan
ger of fire arising from the use of nitric
acid in the manufacture OF certain ndus-
trial objects, and especially OF explosive
substances, such as gun-cotton and dyna-
mite, were made by NJ. G. Lechartier.
Several instances are mentioned Of straw
and other organic substances when heated.
and even at n low temperature, taking fire
by accidental contact with this acid
ffhienao \aNva
, 1886-06-18

A RuNoR has obtained currency to the
effect that Secretary Whitney will succeed
to the treasury in October, but it is not
definitely known that Secretary Manning
will persist in his resignation. The presi-
dent evidently hopes otherwise.
, 1886-06-18

1t appears that many fruits acquire
most of their growth by night. The
fruit of the cherry laurel, for instance,
has been found by DR.. Krauss, of Halle,
to increase at the rate of 90 per cent. at
night, and only 10 per cent. by day,
while apples increase so per cent. at
night. and 20 per cent. in the day time.
-Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1886-06-18

SENATOR INGALLS, yesterday insisted
On directing the postmaster general to
furnish certain information desired by the
senate. instead of requesting him. The
inscrutable dignity of the senate might be
compromised by a sacrifice of emphasis
In courfesv
, 1886-06-18
a RELIABLE ARTICLE.

For enterprise, push and a desire to get
such goods as will give the trade satisfac-
ton, W. n. Hunt leads all competition.
He sells DIR. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup, because its the best medicine on
the market, for coughs, colds, Group and
primary consumption. Price so cts. and
81. 90. Samples free.
, 1886-06-18

The Philadelphia experiment in con
Quoting electric wires beneath the surface
of the earth. proved satisfactory in every
respect and the action of the wires with
stood every test.
, 1886-06-18

Mn Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, %softens the gums, al
lays the pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. twenty-five
cents a battle.
, 1886-06-18

The Chicago Erpress-a Green5ack,
Labor, etc. organ-has discovered in a
metallic currency still another relic of
barbarism."
, 1886-06-18

The story of the Old Guard at Water
loo is told after a new fashion in the
"Reminiscences Of the Rev. c. A. Viii
kinson, lately .lished in England.
Chaplain Wilkinson met in Hanover
Gen. Halkett, who took prisoner Cam
bronze, the commander of the Guard.
-The common story was that Cam
bronze, surrounded by the English cav
airy, and summoned to surrender, an
swered: 'Da Garde meurt mais ne Sc
rend pas. The old general, to use his
own language, said that was Odd hum
bug" The fact as | remember the story,
was this; 1t is well known that, at the end
of the day, our Guards, with whom was
brigaded some of the German legion,
were lying down, half concealed, only a
few hundred yards from the French, be
fore the last charge, when the duke of
Wellington, or, as some now affirm, Lord
Seaton, said, up, Guards, and Mt
them
Cambronne was some way in front OF
his troops, accommodating on foot. Hal
kett determined TO make n lash Mt him.
He set spurs to his famous English
hunter, and made believe that he was
run away with. One OF our officers had
really been run away with, a short time
before. right into the French cavalry
lines, and had been taken prisoner. No
doubt the enemy thought Halkett was
run away with, for nobody shot at him.
They thought they would have him
safely without powder. The ruse sue
ceeded. Halkett came up with Cam
bronze close to the French lines, seized
him by the aiguillette, turned that side
to the French, so hat they dared not
shoot for fear OF hitting their general,
and NO brought his foe. at a round gallon
the grand general who had the credit
OF saying, La Garde meurt mais ne Sc
rend pas-pufing, and blowing, and
shaking back to his own lines.-The Ar.
gonaut
, 1886-06-18

CoNGREssMEN are beginning to feel
anxious on the subject of re nomination
and eager to get through their work.
, 1886-06-18

mckinley, OF Ohio" says The Wash
ington Republican, "is in personal appear
ance the counterfeit presentment of the
first Napoleon"
, 1886-06-18

FREE fish and free lumber, or a free
fight" is the Canadian cry. But Eng
land has more sense.
, 1886-06-18

THE class just Graduated at West Point
consisted Of seventy seven members. a
number considerably in excess of existing
demands.
, 1886-06-18

sharp Pang- Athwnrt the Forehead
And in the muscles of the neck and shout.
der, usually most violent after nightfall,
are among the cheerful manifestations of
neuralgia. 1t is an affection OF the nerve
intensified by a cold. Repose, bringing
with it a cessation Of pain, is induced by
Lostcttcrs' Stomach Bittcrs. which is a
fine nerve tonic and %tranquilizer. 1t is
also a reliable means of checking rheuma-
tism and govt. These maladies have al.
ways more or less to do with the kidneys
that, when inactive, fail to throw off the
impurities which engendcr them. The
Bitters can be relied upon to renew a
healthy and purifying action of the renal
organs. Besides this, it gives tone to the
stomach, liver and bowels, and enriches
the circulation. Appetite and sleep both
profit by it. and il is a well-accredited
mean Of terrifying the system against
malaria. 1t hastens the recovery Of
strength by convalescents, mitigates the
infirmities Of age, and helps the ronstitu-
~tionally feeble.
, 1886-06-18

KING LUDwlG's antics-iffairly report
ed to the Bavarian diet clearly show
him to have been Of unsound mind.
, 1886-06-18

A BROOKLYN Judge has refused to nat
u~ralize an Anarchist, and his refusal was
both morally and legally right.
, 1886-06-18

A shoal OF whales, eighty in number,
was recently driven ashore on the Shet,
land islands and captured.
, 1886-06-18

The following plants are recommended
for carp ponds; Wild rice. crowfoot, cow
slip, watercress. and water-lilies.
, 1886-06-18

UNMNpFuL OF former defeat, the SEN
ate is after the president again on the
score Of his removals and appointments.
, 1886-06-18
THERE is a lull in Apa,he outrages.

TARIFF is getting worse mixed than
ever.
, 1886-06-18

Letter heads, bill heads, and note heads
at the Leader Office.
, 1886-06-18

The yearly exports OF umbrellas from
England are valued at f5si 900.
, 1886-06-18

SANGUINE congressman expect an ad-
journment by the middle of July.
, 1886-06-18

Mining Location notices at Leader Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-17
MUSSULMAN VS.. CHRISTIAN.
The Soudan Difficulty Assuming n
. Distinctly Religious CoiorIng.

CAIRO, Jan. l6.-Mouktar Pasha. the
Turkish commissioner in Egypt, is sick.
His illness is supposed to be political ILL
ness. to gain time to afford an excuse for
not taking part in any deliberations with
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, the British
commissioner, respecting a settlement of
the Egyptian difficulty. There is no doubt
affairs have assumed a serious state. owing
10 Turkish intrigue, as Gen. Stephens, com
maEder Of the British troops in Egypt. who
recently assumed offensive operations at the
front against the rebels. has suddenly're-
turned 10 Cairo and is holding consultation
with the British officials here. The Lon
don Times correspondent at Constantinople,
referring TO the mission Of Mouktar PaSha,
says:
IL ouly remains to be seen how the new sit
uation will 1t local conditions and the popu-
lar spirit OF Egypt, and these are not wanting
those in aud out of official positions. wno,
from past experience, hold that there may
suli be disagreeable surprises In store for
diplomacy. So long. ii Is argued. as the Son.
dan dittculty, with its menace OF advance and
lnsurrectio1, remains unsolved. there can be
no security for Egypt proper. and the action
or the British and Turkish representatives is
rendered extremely difficult, even If the latter
be credited with the best intentions, for re-
sistance by the Caliph's authority to Nussul-
man forces however irregular these may ne
engaged, cannot be openly or energetcally
displayed in conjunction with an iniidel
power, which those forces declare has no
legal status as dominant over true believers
The strife is thus assuming q religious color
ing, and IL is well known that the sultan has
strong feelings on this head.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-17
Foreign Flashes.

Froude's Oceana, delightful book Of trav-
els and an elaborate argument for imperial
federation, concludes with a chapter on
America, abounding i'm expressions of friend
ship for the United States, and admiration
for American institutions, American charac-
ter and Americans themselves. 1.-THE Amer
ican Union," says FrOude, commands the
respectful fear of all mankind"
Whitley, director of the so-called American
exhibition In London. represents Mr.. Phelps
as giving warm support to his plans. He has
no authority for using Mr.. Phelps name.
The American minister desires IL TO be under
stood that he intends TO keep entirely clear OF
this scheme
The board of guardians of the Poor Law
union at Limerick. Ireland, has decided TO
erect 500 cottages for the accommodation of
the poor to cost &S0,000. The money will be
borrowed from the government.
A dispatch from Tamative says the queen
of the Hovas has invited Admiral Met. the
commander of the French forces in Mada-
gascar, to come to Tananarivoo, the capital
10 celebrate the ratification of the Franco
Malagassy treaty.
Sir William Hart-Dy1e makes the announce
ment that the report that he had resigned
the chief secretaryship for Ireland was un-
authorized.
Among the government measures viii be a
new copyright law enabling England TO be-
come party to the proposed international
copyright union.
Joseph Mas, the tenor opera singer is
dead
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-17
A Hot Fight Expected.
Special TO the Globe.


WASHINGTON, Jan. lot is reported
to-day that the senate Republicans have de-
cided to issue subp9nas to compel the cabi-
net officers to furnish the information de-
sired regarding the suspension of old officers
and the appointment of new ones. This
matter was discussed i'm caucus, and il is
believed that the chairmen OF committees,
if they are refused the information asked
for, will issue subpenas to compel its pro-
duction. Should the cabinet officers reply
that they have no information on the sub
iect but that it rests with the president,
that will end the question of force for a
senate cannot subpoena president. Every
hour adds to the ind cation of hot fight
between the senate and the executive. and
to the prospect of long list of reflections
by the senate. Democratic senators now
admit that in case of failure to confirm the
newly-appointed men, the former occupants
of the position will resume their places on
the adjournment Of the senate.
NO DIRECTIONS FROM HEADQUARTERS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The secretary
of the treasury to-day sent communica-
ton TO Senator Merrill, chairman of the
committee on finance, in which he ac-
knowledges the receipt of his letter request
ing his reasons" for the suspension of a
certain collector of internal revenue and the
appointment of another person in his place,
and then says in substance: Il would
reply that as yet / have received no direc-
tions from the president in relation to trans
mtting the papers and confirmation called
for" About fifty applications from the
same committee for similar information
were answered in the same way.