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nUBLIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

0UBLlC NOIlCE- HEADQUAR-
tiers Department of the Platte, Chief
Quartcrmastor's Office, Omaha, Neb.,
July 20, SSS.-Sealed proposals, in trip
licate, subject to the usual conditions, will
be received at this office until l o'clock p.
M, August 30, 1883, at which time and
place they will be opened, for furnishing
and delivery at Cheyenne Quar-
termaster's Depot. Wyo., of thirty
thousand 100000 pounds of bran,
sacked, of good merchantable quality. De-
livery of the bran to Septem-
Der |, 1888, and completed on or before
March 81, 1889. The quantity named
will be subject to increase or diminution
of twenty per centum if required by the
exigencies of the service, The govern
ment reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. The bran will be received and
inspected by the depot quartermaster,
Cheyenne, Wyo. Blank proposals with
full particulars as to requirements of bid
ders will be furnished on application to
this Office or to the depot quartermaster,
Cheyenne, Wyo. Bids to be placed in
sealed envelopes marked Proposals for
Bran" and addressed to the undersigned.
VIM. b. HUGHEs, Chief Quartermaster.
, 1888-08-14

AT THE SIN will probably %purposely
overlook this important bit of information
we herewith submit it to the public as it
was taken from the Chicago Times:
To-day Mr.. William Storton, travelling
agent for the Evansville Journal, the Re
, 1888-08-14
Breaking the News.

Mr.. Percy Silverton (who has had his
highly valued though unpromising nous
tache removed See, Julie, | have had
my moustache cut off,
Miss Julie Styles (his fancee)-"0h,
pshaw! why did you tell me? WANTED to
find it out myself"
, 1888-08-14

Il is now said to be the fashion for Chi
cago girls to carry brass knuckles. AS
compared with the large feet which only
st. Louis girls, of course, can brag Of,
brass knuckles are a sign of progress from
the stage of brute force to that of artistic
efficiency.
, 1888-08-14
Occidental HOTEL

Themes street, between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth. This is the best furnished
hotel in the city. Table supplied with
everything in season. Transients 81 per
day. Lowest rates to weekly boarders.
We never close.
c. F. HALL, Proprietor.
, 1888-08-14

Were you troubled with ennui at sea2"
he asked airily. We'll" said the
Chicago girl, II was at first but cracked
ice relieved me very much"
, 1888-08-14
PITH IN
Jimmy Has Come.

The band played Hailed to the chief,
who in glory advances as Mr.. Blaine
stepped into the reception boat Friday.
All, there, Gen. Harrison; stay there!
, 1888-08-14

When your skin is yellow.
When your skin is full of pimples you
need a good blood medicine that can be
relied upon. Beggs' Blood Purifier and
Blood Maker is warranted as a positive
cure for all of the above so you can not
possibly run any risk when you get a bot
tie of this wonderful medicine. w. N.
Hunt druggist.
, 1888-08-14

Job Printing done at the Leader office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
GENERAL THOMAS J. POWER.

Pittsburg, Nov 30 (speciab.-A no'aoIe cvfi en-
rlnocr who had constructed several big railroads,
died nj Rochester PENN yesterday. Tie was Gen
crsl Thomas j. Power, age 81. General Power was .
son of Samuel Power. who was colonel In The War
OF 1872 and still later AudorCenersl OF the state
Thomas j. Power located the Erie and Ptfsburg Raj
road, and was lts first president In company With
Minor Roberts. no supcrintcnded tho laying OF The
route OF the old Portage ROAD across The Ahcghany
Mountains. Twenty years later he assisted IN build
Inc the Pennsylvania road tho same route Ia
1853 no was appointed AdIutantGcnera OF The state,
and at the breaking out Of the Rebellion simon Cam
eron placed him In charge Of the military routes In
and about the District OF Columbia He built several
military bridges across the Potomac and I'm 1893 cfs
The Government service 10 build the OswcgO and Rome
railroad I'm Ncw-YOrk state. Later he built the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
MIR. SPRINGER AND THE TERRITORIES.

Washington, Nov so (SpeciaD.-Rcpicsen'a alive
Springer Of Illinois, is bland and cheerful as ever
but the rose has disappeared from his buttonhole-
perhaps killed by the untimcly frost of November o.
Mr. Springer is chairman of the Committee on Terri
tories.
"ATe you going TO admit any Territories at the
coming session 2" he asked by The Tribune
pendent.
"Oh, yes, think You know bave always
been in favor of admitting States as soon as they
were ready and qualified
"Wcll, are you ready to divide DakotaP
"No. North Dakota doesn't want 10 be separated
from lie southern part of tie Territory. The people
Of the northern half gave majority against division
last year,
IL suppose you will press 'lc consideration Of yoir
.Omnbus' bill TO admit Dakota Montana, Washington
and New-NIexlco four States :"
Yes 1 want all of them admitted now, and ali
the Others as soon as they ready
"Do you think New-Mexico is read71 7"
con, yes. New Mexico has stronger case In
every way than Montana"
When Mr. Springer says that he has always favored
the admission Of Territories as soon as they are
ready he evidently forgets the prominent pat no
has PLAYED in the Democratic Efforts 10 Keep inc
Dakotas out of the Union until after Cleveiands IT.
elecfiOnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM IT. FOSTER.

Salem, Mass. Nov. 30 (Spccan.-Wlliam II. Eos
ter, probably the oldest bank Official IN the country.
died here today in the house IN which he was
born and always lived. Mr. Foster ninety one
years old When quite youth he went TO sea on
entered the service of the Asatic Bank, made
cashier in 1898, a position which he retained for
nfty-slx years, and resigned March 81 1884.
after sixty years continued service. he retained
his dictatorship to his death. In the meantime he
a trustee, vice president and member Of the
Investing Committee of the Salem savings Bank
the primo mover In getting an act of incor
poraton for the Eastern Railroad instrumental
In starting the Salem Gas Company, promoted the
layingout of Harmony Grove Cemetery, OF which
corporation he was always a trustee the treasurer
and clerk; president Of the Old Ladies' Home AS
ISOLATION, president OF the Hamilton Hall Corpora
ton, trustee Of the Bertram Homo for Aged Men,
director in the salem Laboratory Company, in the
Oriental Power, of Gorham, Maine, and In the Fran
coma Iron Company. His connection with the
Savings Bank dates back TO 1897. Mr. Foster was
a member of Major Punam's militia company in
1872, and Joined the Salem garrison. lie joined
the salem Independent Cadets In 1918, becoming
a sergeant. At his death he the oldest member
OF the corps. lie long an active member Of the
Barton Square Independent Church. In his long
life he lived simply, and rarely ever had a sick
day. lie had been i'll only day two, and was
not considered dangerously so ill shortly before
death. lie loved good horse and generally drove
team equal 10 the best OF them. He vas careful
Gnsncicr and held in trust an lnnumerable number
OF largo private estates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01

Alborts record up to midnight. the 120h hour Of
bis February walk, is 545 miles After reaching that
point he went to his hut and slept for five hours II
Littlcwood does not sleep during the same period
he will leave tho record far behind. He fresh
and determined Yesterday he engaged additional
scorer at his expense to keep tally with the oi
cial pencllcrs and to that they did not overlook
any laps.
Hery Is extremely weary, but is making despcr-
ate struggle for second place. lie made nearly i've
miles hour yesterday, and II by any chance &c
should get the lead again he will hold II TO the
end die in the attempt.
Moore IS game, but dead tired He faint
in tho morning that he swerved all tho course
stumbling against post. At his but would
have fallen had not his trainer gone TO his support.
lie bIaccd up, however, after an hours rest and ran
ten miles like deer
Cartwright Is pressing Moore hard and the Prob
abilities arc that the latter will have 10 be sat
lslcd with fourth place ~ tho finish.
Mason BLEED freely at the nose about 10 a. M, AMI
Lirtlewood was troublea the Same way at IL. The
pace beginning to tell.
IIowarth was lame, but would not give up. Vint
throw up the sponge In the morning.
il reported at that Llttcwood lad tainted,
the rumor causing intense excitement. There was no
truth in It,
Nearly 5000 persons visited tho Garden IN the
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
TIE G. 4. 4. MOrEMrNr IN IvprAYA

Indianapolis. Nov. 30 Spccian.-The movement Of
Adjutan General Koontz against the Grand Army q
the Republic seems lkcly soon to die out. II 3. a..
serted that not more than ten ~ The Gfiy charter
members OF the organization formed In this city belong
10 tie Grand Army and The movement has not re.
cciycd much encouragement from outside Colonel
/. " WALKER, the AdlgiantGener " the g. 4. r. IN
Indiana, says HAT ko0nz has never had enough IN
bucucc In the order 10 get himself elected delegate
10 the department cEcam pmcnt. and thai De- has 10
following No decrcas~ In The membership since 10
election has been opOricd but on tIs contrary. Colo
ncl alhcr saws. ~ are having something ~ q
boom Right now. We have mustered on morr men
this month than I'm any preceding month this yca'.
Tie most prominent Democratic members ~ nc
G.. A. X. have ASSURED me that they regard The move
by koonn very foolish. and viii have nothing
do with H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01


Tammany magnaics have their uhlaiions over
their recent victory Title overcast to-day by A
skeleton Al ia" feast, which bodc, th,m 40 good IA
be future. The skeleton Is thr Notification f,nm
some south Carolina brethren tl1t ;hcy are getting
lind OF hanging on 10 The skirts Of thr Northern
lrinocfacy and that, a. matter of self interest,
they ar disposed now tn either mako the best terms
they can With the Repaid cans. or 10 sec Vhal can
be uone Ia oreanze a new party. Tn mnHe thought
nj Democratic politicians 90 ami oar oi iac Iamna1r
pale. harc tecn sprfrhcnsivc uf something ~ fh's
Mira for long while past. hui they dd not think
u was coming ~ soon. 1h' solid south" has loaf
been their capital stock IN trade. aud II that I'D
break away nom them and ave them 10 ~ m,clycs,
need hardly he sail they would cgi mighty poor
Us ~ IN future Presidential 81 'cfio1 II would, IN
act DC equivalent to Political bankruptcy with %,
assets, something mus ie done therefore. to pre-
vent this incpcnt rebellion from spfc aiding, and a.
iSt ser, special end avois Wi, ~ made 10 back
these southern indictments ny doing them spec Al
honor a. the approaching grand celebration OF ihe
laumany centennial. which occurs u MAY next, AMI
for which thus early great preparations arr rakins
The Governors ~ he southern STATES vii recciso
special invitations, in which % viii DO explained thas
u = Designed not only 90 commemorate an utcr'>tlns
HISTORICAL event but alep 20 taxi sci together
10 the future OF No Naona ncmogracy II g. a.
Iecied hat this viii put me southern folhs IA guot
lufuOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
TRYING TO AGREE ON PATTY WORK.

Chairman Allan McDermott Of the Democratic State
Committee New-Jersey. has mailed notices % the Dem
ocratc and Assemblymen 10 meet at the Metro
politan Hotel in Newark O Saturday December g. to
hold partisan The object OF the call Is to get
the legislators agree upon programme Of partisan
legislation this This Will include the edsirlctng
of for Assembly the repeal modification of the
HghLicense law the restoration to the Governor OF the
power making partisan appoin ments. which taken
away by the Republican Legislature, AID other partisan
legislation.
on tho HghLcense bill there is diversity Of senG-
mcnt Smith Of Essex and Baker Of Curnber.
land are understood opposed any change in the
whatever others in favor Of retaining the high
license feature and abOshns all the rest while still
others would sweep away the entire law IL has been
agreed nothing done the regarding
United States senatorshp the organization
0 the L.~.slature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
JOSEPH PERRY HoLBRooK.

Joseph Perry Holbrook died at his home, No LOTS
Bergen-st, Brooklyn, last evening lie born near
Boston Nov g. 1892 and came 20 this city when ~.
teen years old lie moved 10 Cleveland, Ohio. fev
years later and opened general music store In ssi
he ned this city and became concerned in the ssn
tary Commission lie then entered the Home Life Insur.
Company with which he has been connected for tho
LIST twenty. four years. lIo has been prominent
the Presbyterian Church since he this
city.
lie received the degree Of Doctor OF Music from tho
Weston Reserve College OF OLiO Adelbert College,
years ago. Mr. HOlbrook the musical clor Il
Songs for the Sanctuary" and also associated VITA
DR.. Tourjee IN editing tho Methodist HymnA- Among
the musical works which he published Qualete and
Choir Chorus" Part Songs" and Worship aad song"
For many years he has been the director Of The PhhaF
monte Society Of Brooklyn. lie leaves wife AMI
SON and halnhiar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
SENATOR FAREWELL ON GEN. HARRISON
THE PREsIDENTELECT MAKING NO HAsTY
PROMISES


Chicago Nov 80 observation-disclosures are curious
IN regard TO a visit which Senator FarwelL General
Martin chairman of the Republican State Central Com
mite, ard Colonel Fred" Grant paid TO General
Harrison at indianapolis Wednesday. Every one
insists that the three summoned by the Presi-
dent elect to help him In the distribution of offices
my visit to General Harrison was a social one OF
course said the Senator to-day, but he told me some
thing which shows that you newspaper men are away
of the track It wore, in your speculatons regard
ing President Harrson's plans
SENATOR he said 10 last Wednesday, Il have
GOT big ears and very little mouth. There Is more
talk about my alleged intentions than ever dreamed
there could be- but will tell you thing and that
is this do not propose to make promise or appoint
any man to Office for time to come. Most of
my predecessors elected, adopted the
of at once making promises and queung this
and that faction by appo'S mens. Some of our
Presidents succeeded WEI! that they gave away
more Offices than they had at their disposal and the
result was not exactly they wished. l shall do
nothing OF the kind. l shall look about me, carefully
examine every thing and then be deliberate about my
selections making no promises that am not absolutely
certain that l can fulfill
That continued the Senator, Is Just how affairs
stand al present"
How about the Offices here.
81 wish TO be distinctly understood as saying that
viii be very gentlemanly about kicking the
Democrats out, and will Try and put them out
fast they bounced us in 1884. Let il be re
membercd, however, that there VIII be no indecent
haste in the matter No Democrat need fear that he
Will be out Of office March g."
Senator Cullom arrived here to-day, and expressed
himself as well satisfied with the prospects for his
talked with many he added but have heard Of no
other candidate in the field"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
HARVEY HUNT.

Harvey Hunt age eightyone. who was FOR many years
well and favOrably throughout the part =
the state died yesterday at his home In Orgo. H.,
was one OF the earliest there and fc-
number OF years kept hotel when quito young 81.
Hunt started IN business but the lie Of merchant dt
suit him and he took up the study Of law Geneva.
lie practlscd lawyer until few ycars and mais
himself an enNi0blc reputation for fghtuess sni
ability.
lie always took active Interest In local politics and
ono time Supervisor Of OtcgO. lie also iOr
twenyone years police justice there The only time that
he lived elsewhere for any cond rsblo length ~
during the eleyen years that no United states
wegher Port Of New York having been appointed
by President Lincoln His death caused by a cold
which he contracted nearly two months ago lie viii he
buried on Monday Mr.. Hunt married twice and hal
children. eight OF whom survive. Two of his sons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
ILLEGAL RAILROAD BONDS.
AN INFORMANT DECISION IN TIE SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA SUPREME COURT.

Columbia, s. c.. Nov. 30 (spccian.-ln February last
Judge Norton Of the Circuit Court had case before
him IN Abbeve County, where the plaintiffs sued for
the refundinc Of 1900. paid for interest on township
railroad bonds The Judge ruled that the collection
OF such Illegal, the act authorizing tho
issuing of bonds by townships was unconstitutional.
The taken TO the Supreme Court, and that
tribunal today rendered It's decision. II holds that
the Legislature In authorizing the issuing
Of these bonds violated the constitution.
which only allows counties. townships etc,
to collect Cor corporate purposes, and that
there is nothing % show how railroad debt can be
for a corporate purpose Of township, the issuing OF
such bonds Illegal and VOID. The supreme Cour.
ailIms the decision Of the lower court. over
100000 in township bonds have been issued IN
south Carolina fol- railroads. The large part OF these
bonds held IN Ncv-York and other Northern cities.
Besides township bonds tacic are several millions OF
dollars in county and city railroad bonds, Which may
be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
A BIG REPUBLICAN DINNER.
A SMALL ARMY OF ORATORS WILL OCCUPY THE
METROPOLITAN HOTEL TONIGHT.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL TONIGHT
Tho big Republican dinner tonight at the Metro
politan Hotel Is intended as IN expression CT tie
general Joy OF the party IN and about the city of
Ncw-York tho great National victory which
has just been achieved. IL will be sort Of wind up
to the jubilation that has been going on since the
close of the campaign, and the managers deter
mined that II shall be suitable finale to the fes
tivitIes One Of the features OF the gathering VIII he
the fact that out of the 500 swallow-tails in
line moie than half Of those who wear them win be
able at a moments notice to get up and make
speech on any subject that may bo suggested.
There Will be so many shIrDg lights In the o'aorca
line present that It VIII be hard work for them ell
TO be heard in the five or six hours after cigars are
lighted Other features of the occasion Will be the
subjects touched upon by the orators The ques-
tions of protection fair ballot and an honest unit
and high license and ballot reform will receive proper
attention and though the able leader NJ B. quay may
not be present, he, like Warner Miller, VIII not DC
forgotten. The Union League Club and all oreaniza-
tons which took part the campaign will be repro
scented. All the principal Republican clubs In this
state will send either their presidents or some OF
their principal officers.
Up 10 late hour last night orders for tickets were
st.ll coming in and among others to be present are
7. c. Plat Allen ThoFndike Rice, Hugh Coleman,
C. X Lexow, ex-Consul Nunez, George S. sesbury,
Charles Hasey Moore of Pltsburg; A. II. Tuttle, OF
Rutland, n. Y. F. y. Schoonmaker, James W Perry,
7. Ashley Atkins, of Yonhcrs Edward Mitchell
of Seneca Falls j. l.. n Hunt, Julius schwartz,
stewart L. Woodford. Colonel c. +. Homer; A. ";
Mathews and Colonel S. V. r. Crugcr The hall VIII
General Harrison, Levi p. Morton, Warner Miller ana
Colonel Cruger will be conspicuous features OF TIE
decorations To the regret of many, Chauncey NJ
Depew will probably not be able TO be present on &C
count Of the injury TO his foot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
f.. AUSTIN JENKINS.

Baltimore, Nov. 30 CSpccaD.-E Austin Jenkins, a
wealthy citizen, and ono prominently Identified with
the business interests of this city, died to-day
Cardinal Gibbons administered the last sacrament
Mr. jenkins born hero in 1900, and
graduated from Georgetown College. Hc entered his
fathers store clerk in 1922 and six years later
admitted into partnership. In 1867 he retired from
active business life and since then has been qulcty
living I'm Baltimore. lie was the po'scssor OF largo
fortune accumulated by him I'm business. Mr.
jenkins never actively engaged In politics lie
was a personal friend OF the late General
Columbus ODOnnol and engaged with him IN
number Of business enterprises. Mr jenkins was
director IN the baltimore Coal Company the Georg
Creek Coal Company, the city Passenger Hallway
Company, tho savings Bank of baltimore, the Bati-
more firc Insurance Company, aud was one of tav
OuginatOrs Of the Mercantile trust anu Deposit Com
pany lie wa6 for many ycas tru tee Of the
Ca h"dral, and Was prominently Identified with all
Catholic Interests. lie was ALWAYS 1ea0gS laborvr
in any movement; for the advancement OF the property
of his native city. Nj. Jenhlns lca.cs widow ami
six children. The children arc T. Austin jenkins,
r., T. Meredith Jenhns, Frank ID; T. Jenkins Mis-
Michael jenkins, Mis- Nicholas Herman. o. Utica
y. l., and Mrs :. Garland. 4 blohor. Edwa.d L.
Jenkins, lives in Baltimore County and sister, Mls
Ford. I'm NeW.lOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
COLONEL MAHLoN RANDOLPH

Colonel Mahon Randolph old.tlme Republican
politician and veteran q the died Thursday az his
home No. 81 West Ninety seventhst after short III
Ho OF the late Lewis Randolph, once
prominent Congressman. ard born at New Bruins
wick. y. j.. in 1892 lie was trained for the
profession architect and when but twenty years
I'D Chicago, whore he remained until the out
break OF the clv Enlsting the Ohio Volunteers.
he transferred to the Engineer Corps, where 10
did excellent service. rising step by step until he attained
OF colonel. and the commander o. fhs
first boat that reached Island No 10. Colonel Randolph
also present the siege Of Vicsburg AMI IRE the
service with One record For few years he followed
his profession Of St. Louis AMI sixteen years came
to NewYork. whore he engaged IA inventive pursuits.
being the patentee Of Rantolphs sefubrcang journal
bearings, which In all the principal
railway lines. and president o. the Randolph Spindle
Company and Shafting Trust Colonel Randolph who
member Of the Republican League, did active work IN
several past campaigns being ready aud telling speaker.
Lattey his health failed him. his lsst public appearance
being board the Sam Sloan a member Of the parry
which welcomed Nj Blaine his return from Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01

County, Indiana hero tonight to appear oeorc inc
United States Grand jury as witness Democrats at
tenptci 10 drive him OF Wells County before tho
election, but he sought protection among Republican
friends and was sheltered by them He was taken to
To polls by tho Republicans TO vote His ballot was
challenged by the Democrats but was sworn In by tho
Republicans Afterward he annoyed and thrcatene-
violence by Democrats, that he ef; the county
will give testimony the Grand Jury against the
men who tried 10 ntlmidate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-01
EDWIN PUTNAM.

Edwin Putnom 80. hOol COMM, OF the Eighth
Ward of Newark died at his home ia OIfentsLst yes
tcrday ia the fifty fifth year OF his age. lie
widely known and had represented his district for
many years in the Board OF Education. Mr.. Put
nam, who was ardent Republican was one OF the
most valuable members OF the Board and for six years
was chairman OF the committee on school houses.
He was manufacturer Of fancy brass socds, his
factory being IN Waterbury and his salesroom IN
New York The Board OF Educilon met last Might
and passed resolutions on his death. VI. Putnam
leaves widow and several children, Of hts daugh
tiers being a tcac hci I'm the High school.