The National tribune., 1888-11-15

Gus Ed Stokes. Swords invaded this stronghold
with a good fat poeketbook, and began swapping.
up-like the traditional duck after the June bua-
the bets there offered on Cleveland He tooE-
$4,000 at good odds before they had time TO re-
cover from their amazement. They came back at
him again little later with the odds reduced and
Swords eagerly covered another $4,000. Their
appetite still good but not so sharp as at first
and Swords got another $1,000 by reducing the
odds. Even get he nos satisfied nor they
and he rounded uD another $4,000 at nearly even
and cast blight over the noisy exuberance Of the
swell sports"
Gen. c. H. T. Coils, the gallant commander Of
the famous Coils Zouaves ~-lI4th Pa. was a
heavy winner Of bets on Harrison.
Ex-senator William H. Barnum, Chairman Of
the Democratic National COMMITTEES. returned TO
/ his home in Connections from New York after his
lahors for the election of Mr. Cleveland were com
pleted and was taken quite ia immediately upon
his arrival there 1t is not known whether the de-
feat of the Democratic party contributed to his
disease but reports say that he is dangerously ILL
Gen. Harrison has borne himself with a sense Of
proprety IN this campaign that gives good reason
to augur favOrabiy Of his success u the Presidency
Personally no purer man has entered this Office.
he has had the reputation in earlier life Of being
somewhat extreme in his partissuship, but this
quality has not been Extensively prominent in his
z
Eeve that he IS conscious of The dignity of the great
position he is to fiji and Of its claims upon states
manship in the elected to hold It. There are
the best Of opportunities TO win fame and high estf-
nation By proper mindfuIness of what IS called
for in this respect,
Belva Ann Lockwood took her defeat with great
cOmpOsure Il makes little difference to me" sba
said GA Wednesday, which of the two candidates
are elected and think that it viii make but little
difference to the country. Both parties are for
tariff reduction, only in a little different way
When asked if she would ever run for the Presi-
dency again she answered: No; but our party
will make a better showing. We know enough
now to have organization in each state aad set
the machine III operation It Is evident from this
that the campaign has been one Of education to
BeIva.
A large number of the New York comrades are
quite in earnest about the candidacy of Commander
/. E. Griffith of Willard Post No. 81, Troy. n. Y
for the next Commander Of the Department. His
candidacy originated, without his knowledge
among those who knew him best and were best
acquainted with the excellent work that he has
done IA tbe Order. He Is man Of unusual ability
and very Jealous in Grand Army work. He stands
high IN his prOfessOn-the lega-and IS now we
think Assistant District Attorney for the United
States. For years ne has been an ardent laborer
and present at ali the Eneampments and other
gatherings, IN Whcn ne has made his influence Tor
good strongly felt.
Itissaid that at the conclusion of1Ir Cleveland's
term Secretary Bayard viii take up his residence
IN New York and resume the practice Of the law.
Away out on the prairies Of Illinois Gen. Palmer
IS dancing in the cold to the music Of Fifsr IN
this instance the General goes to the rear when the
private is ordered to the front.
Capt. Ira y. Bugritt editor of the Sgndey Herald
of this city has been dangerously II for several
weeks. lie underwent severe surgical operation
last week, which proved entirely successful, and
he is the way 70 recovery. Can't. Burrii5
served in the J6th Pa. from its organization until
November, 1861, when he was discharged on &c
count of il-health He was also for time on staff
duty, and a gallant officer.
Mrs. o. S. Grants new home in West End ave
nue., New York, is picturesque structure Of brick
and grays.one. When fully furnished its cost il
| is stated, VIII not be far from s20O,GGo-
Senator NJ. :. Quay says he does not desire and
+ will not accept a Cabinet Office.