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The evening world., 1888-08-07
Local Cnnundrum.

To the Joke Editor of The EvsntHs World:
Why is Warren stree, like a parlor? Be-
cause it is below Chambers. This 10 original,
even If somewhat rank. HARRY AUSTIN.
35l Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, Aug. 8.
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not the gilded aristocrats, WI the park. All
termined and resolute stand In defense OF
the peoples rights. This In q ~Scotchman's
opinion. JAMEs ID. BUCHANAN.
1856 Pacific street. Brooklyn.
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How He Feela.

Iron the Burlington Free FrsSS.I
It Is supposed that q man feels awfully small
whom covered by q revolver. Boston Taveler.
On the contrary, he feels awfully, dangerously
large.
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A Timely %Innnirx.

] don't See why the pro .essio7 in honor o
James u. Blaine ha-u' taken lace by thi
time. He has been in the City of New Yorl
since last Wednesday.
No. II Allen st. LOUIS H~IMNELMAN,
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ObliRtnR.


Iron the Boston Courisr.l
Tramp-Could you do anything TO relieve q poor
man, sir7
yourself
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or Course.
IFrom IN. Ra.foa CoveI

Iron the Boston CouTfsr.1
Wife Cenderly)-GeorRe, do you still love me /,
Husband (who IL busy)-Yes, / love you still.
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He Didn't Doubt Her. Word.

Lady Canvnsser with patent medicine, to
stout gent)-l assure you. sir, it's an A No. /
article. i know many who praise it to the
skies.
Stout Gent-No. doubt, madam, for it has
sent many to the skies to praise it.
j. A. JACOBS.
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This IL

To n, Joke Editor of The Erenfno World. .
Why are the Giants new uniforms like the
Ital an mountains? Answer-Because they
are the 'appy mines ~(Apenninesl.
w. HEPBURN,
1853 West Twenty third street, New York
CITY.
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An Adirondack Idyl.


Mr.. P,epselt tBrooklyn)-Two pousse cafes.
please.
Mr.. Hanks (Hanks's Carry Amt got en-, gents.
How'd o lee,le panther's breath, sour mash sap,
with lasses trtmmin's sock yer? That's tn highest
= cats l kin give yer.
The evening world., 1888-08-07

A sportsman on being asked what he would
name his yacht. answered :" Soup. because
he found u leak Qeek) in it the first day it was
launched. LOUIS LEMLE1N,
SO Graham avenue. Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1888-08-07

A memorable event in the history of The
WoBLD-the destruction of the French (hoteD
in 1883. SAM b. WE1NsTE1N,
125 Division street, New York.
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The schooner CIuS,s RED Letter Day.

Thu FUTUUUVT CTUVU HVU TI5CIUT
The Schooner Club, one Of Harlem's biggest
solidest and jolliest politico-social organizations
has notified all it Members and frl,nds 10 ges
ready for Thursday, Aug. la
That day is set apart and marked with . RED
letter In many 4 home as the date nxed Tor ne
seventh annual excursion and clam bake OF ih'
club.
the excursion Ia TO Seaside Park. Bridgeloft
Conn, and the guests will leave Harlem briags
at $50 A. n. BY the iron steamer Sirius.
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Commercial Man awakening, to Porter)-In FL
readyf Well. I've been irav ling for six years.
and now I can Say I've had one square nights sleep
on q Pullman.
P~orter-Been laying atlll for nve hours, sab
leather polish on No. IFS russell leather shoehl
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Good Marksmen in the Audie

First A~ctor-Hello, Bill, l hear you've got
o new play.
Second Actor-Yes, played in Boston last
week.
First Actor-Did you make a hit
Second Actor-No, but the audience did.
1879 West Sixteenth street. j. OK.
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~ ns Joke Editor OF 1hs EssHfaq world,
While O Justice Of the Peace Of q oounI
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The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s 1sea-voI. 81.
CLINGING TO THEIR UNLAWFUL PRIZE.
While Not Absolutely Refusing to Give
Up the Steamer,
Our Haytian NeIghbors Seem in no
Hurry to do SO.
Secretary whitney, In Consequence,
Has Ordered Out the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Tt was learned this
afternoon that the action of Secretary Whit
ney in ordering fleet to prepare for an ex-
pedition to Hayti is due not so much to the
absolute refusal on the part of that govern
ment to comply with the request for the re-
lease of the seized American vessel as to the
dilatory tactics adopted by the Haytian au-
tborities in dealing with the question. The
position taken by this government is under
stood to be that as the Haytian authorities
referred the arbitration of the case to this
government, they are virtually bound by its
decision, aid when they were informed by
this government that they had no legal de-
tense for the seizure of the Haytian Repub-
lie. they should have accepted the situation
and released the vessel. While they have
not refused to do this, they are, it is said,
acting IN such procrastinating way as to
indicate strong disinclination to accept the
judgment against them.
Secretary Whitney issued his orders yes
terday when he sent telegraphic instructions
to Rear Admiral Gheradi, commandant of
the New York navy yard, to have the ships
Richmond, Galena and Yantic prepared for
sea as rapidly as possible The idea is now
to have them ready so that they can sail for
Hayti early next week. Orders have also
been given for Rear Admiral Luce, COM
manding the North Atlantic Squadron, to
transfer his flag from the Galena to the Rich
mond and use that vessel as the flag ship of
the expedition.
Secretary Whitney, when approached by
an associated press repor er frankly admitted
that he had ordered the three naval vessels at
New York to be got ready as soon nc noeei.
bic to start for Hayti. He added: 1--WE do
not think the seizure of the Haytien Repub-
lie justified, and are therefore determined
that she must be delivered up to u.s.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
MORE RED COATS ORDERED TO SUAKIM
Churchlll's Warning Evidently Not
Without Reason.
The Relations of the Government
and Lord Randolph.
Sir Lyon Piayfair's Optimism Con-
trasted with the Facts.

LONDON, Dec. THE Cabinet council to-
day decided to increase the forces at Suakim.
Public attention was called to the situation
several days ago moved an adjournment Of
the House Of Commons to protest against
the governments course at Suakim. The
action Of the council today would seem to in
dicate that Lord Randolph, besides using the
Suakim question in making nearly success
full attack on the government, was on the
right side Of the controversy. Churchilps
attitude toward the ministry, Of which he
was once member, has been growing stead
lily more hostile since his Paddington speech
and his criticisms more damaging. He has
attacked his former colleagues on the civil
service, on land purchase and on Egypt His
motion to adjourn the House in order to pro-
test against sending English troops to Sua-
kim has angered them more than all else (;
perhaps because they are not quite sure they
are right. But right or wrong they say,
Lord Randolph took the wrong way to set
them right. He insisted that single battal-
ion is not enough, and declared that the high
est military authorities at home told the gov
ernment 1t was not enough. Mr.. Stanhope's
answer was plain. The generals on the spot
said one battalion could do.the work. III the
generals at home think otherwise and told
Lord Randolph what advice they had given.
they were guilty of breach Of confidence
Nor is it the duty of the House of Commons
to conduct military enterprises. The minis
try are responsible, not the House. Worst
of all, in Mr.. Stanhope's opinion, Lord Ran
dolpb had sprung this debate on the govern
ment without notice, a proceeding which
they thought neither friendly nor civil. The
tion of what was coming off, and Mr.. La5ou-
chere Is named as his confidant. There is no
evidence of this but suspicion. The effect
is, however, to exasperate the Tory leaders
and the Tory party, and widen the breach
between them and Lord Randolph, already
wide enough.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08

federal functionary below the President and
cabinet
The indications are that the direct tax bill
will pass the House. Its opponents are con-
hdent that the President will veto Ii.
The Republican Executive Committee has
cided to unearth some of the election frauds
in the South. and to prosecute persons im-
plicated in them. Typical cases only will be
selected
There is project on foot to revive the
rank OF lieutenant general for Major Gen
eral Schofeld. This would promote Terry
to be major general Schofeld has a great
deal OF Democratic influence, being an ar
dent Democrat, and Terry is influential
among the Republicans.
Colonel Davis, the Chicago member of the
Republican National Committee, says Jehu
Baker, Of Illinois, will contest the election of
F0rman in the next House. He asserts that
Baker will be shown to have been elected be-
yond doubt, and will get his seat. Mr..
about it.
1t is understood here that Ex-Governor
Thompson of South Carolina, the present as
sistant Of the treasury, will probably be ap-
pointed to the vacant place on the civil SER
vice commission.
Mr.. Mills, chairman Of the House commit
tee on ways and means, will probably be
compelled to leave his desk for few days
and seek recreation at Virginia or North
Carolina resort.
Inc cOmmlttee on elections reported in the
House today in the South Carolina contested
election case of Small against Elliot. The
majority report is in favor of Elliot. The
minority report provides for seating Small
At its evening session, the House passed
10 private pension bills and adjourned until
Monday.
The House committee on Pacific railroads,
held meeting this morning and decided to
press the consideration Of the Pacific Rail-
road Funding bill by the House at an early
day as possible. The committee will on
Monday offer resolution setting apart GER
tain days for the consideration Of the bill by
a good majority IL it can be brought to a
vote. The work of the committee is now
practically completed. Several bills relating
to the Pacific railroads are before it, but as
there Is no possibility Of their being taken
up for action by the House at this late day,
It is probable that no action will be taken
upon them by the committee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
MooNsHINERs CAPTURED.
Men Who Had Been tho Terror of a
County.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. 7.-United
States revenue officer Frank Wooters, accom-
panied by Deputy Collector W. p. Creary,
took posse of II men to Cedar Greek, Wyo-
ming county, Wednesday, where moon
sinner, named John Payne, and his brother
were engaged in Illicit distilling The offi-
GERS travelled all night, and when they came
upon the still there was large supply of
"mash" and other material on hand. The
still was located in a dense forest, far from
human habitation. Payne was engaged in
cutting a roadway, while his brother stood
guard with two Winchester rifles. The Off
GERS were deployed ON either side of the
road, and when the Paynes approached thew
were halted and two of them arrested, but
william Payne showed fight, and was not
arrested until after some sharp shooting.
John; William and Joseph Payne have fol
lowed the business a long time, and have
Deen the terror of the section. Recently,
Deputy Marshal Sam Slsler was on Tommies
Greek, Raleigh county, and was met by John
ana William Payne, who held him up took
MS pistol and papers from him, and would
nave killed him had not friend interceded.
The Paynes told Sisler to get out of the
county aud tell the United States Judge
that they were making and selling lIquor.
and they defied Judge Marshall and the
United States officers to attempt to arrest
them. They have strong following. They
VIII be brought to this city tomorrow and
jailed until time for trial.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
Various Matters of Interest.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE House COM
mittee on the merchant marine and fisheries
has determined to take some action relative
to the alleged preparation Of outrages on
the persons of females and the restraint of
liberty said to exist in Alaska, which has
been brought before the public forcibly of
late by publications in various newspapers
and by a resolution on the subject in the
Senate introduced by Senator Dawes.
Charges have been made against Hon. Ed
ward Cushing, of Camden, Me-, collector of
the Belfast, (Me.) district, that he has ac-
cepted compensation for securing the ap-
pontment of certain of his deputies. A
special agent of the treasury, department is
in Maine investigating the charges, and 1t is
stated that il the charges are sustained, he
will be removed and another Democrat ap-
pointed. 1t is stated that Mr.. Cushing's
friends deny the charges, and say that IL is
plot to secure the place for another man.
Lieut.. N j. Coffin, of Hallowell, Me-, has
forwarded to the Senate sheet of canvas
about three feet square, on one side Of which
is very crude but decidedly brilliant repre-
sentation of two volcanoes actively engaged
in creating vacuums by which waterspouts
are brought into existence. He claims to
have discovered this theory in 184S, and SAYS
it Is infallible. On the reverse side of the
canvass is a rudely painted map of the world
and ON this Lieut.. Coffin has located the
magnetic pole and the source of the Gulf
stream. Accompanying these works of art,
which were presented by Senator Hale, is a
long letter explaining the map and sketch.
1t was referred to the committee on the
library.
Everybody will regret to learn of the new
malady that has stricken Gen. Spinner, and
threatens not only his comfort, but his life.
The ex-treasurer Of the United States served
his country faithfully during period when
corruption in public office was uncommonly
rife and when who who could be universally
trusted were worth their weight in gold
His peculiar autograph on the government
notes which were then everywhere current
made the whole American people, from coast
to coast, feel as If they had personal ac.
quainIance with him and he was probably
better known by name than almost any other
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
NOT AFRAID OF INVESTIGATION.
Colonel Dudley win go to Indiana IL
Necessary.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. THE Federal
building was again crowded today with
whispering witnesses. The grand jury
reached the Du dley case and several wit
nesses were before it. They remained an un-
usually long time. Editor Morse of the Sem
tinel. is believed to be the important wit
ness. as the alleged Dudley letter passed
from his custody into the keeping of the
Federal authorities He was conspicuous
about the ante room of the Federal court
this afternoon. 1t is understood he has been
summoned and will probably be called be-
fore the jury tomorrow. The Evening News
says: "a telegram from Washington shows
Colonel Dudley in calm frame of mind over
the blocks of five business and the antci-
pated investigation by the Federal grand
Jury in this city. He is quoted as saying
with reference to the famous letter: When
that letter first came out said it was for
gerry as published, and / do not propose to
make any further statements out of court
Colonel Dudley also said that If he had any
business in Indiana he would not hesitate to
come to this State, and he intimated that
Marshal Hawkins would be given an oppor-
tunity to place him under arrest within a
few days."
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
ERAL NEWS.

The official canvass of the vote of Illinois
shows HarIison's plurality to be q, POI, and
Flfer's, for governor, 12,547.
Sam Phiffer and Adolphus Wheeler, col
0red murderers, were executed at Y0rkville
s. g., yesterday.
The striking weavers at the Wamsutta
mills, New Bedford, have settled their griev-
ances, through the mediation of the State
Board of Arbitration.
Louis Ritchie, aged Is, was drowned by
breaking through the ice on the Seminary
pond at Exeter, N. e., while skating, last
night.
George I. Rockwell, said to be the Oldest
hotel proprietor in the country, died yester-
day at tue Rockwell House, Luzern, N. Y,
aged 81 years.
John l., Sullivan and friends called at the
New York Clipper office Yesterday, and de-
posted $1,000 for fight with Kilrain. The
stipulation is that the fight is to take place
after six months.
The Calumet and Heela Mining Company
In Michigan, have advertised a reward Of
$4,000 for information leading to the arrest
OF the ineendiary who started the fire in No.
shaft of the Calumet branch, on Thanks
giving night. The fire is growing worse, ,and
threatens to be very disastrous.
Another pitched battle occurred at Bevier,
Mo-, Wednesday night, between the Swedes
who were working in coal mine No. 1, and
the unemployed or striking miners, which
lasted until morning. There were between
1000 and 1000 shots fired, and one man hamed
Charles Thornbold killed.
A beautiful span of booded horses were
shipped through Petersburg, w. Va, We'd
nesday, from Tennessee, on their way to
washington. They were purchased in Ken
lucky by leading Republicans of East Ten
nessee, and will be presented to the Hon.
Matthew ). Quay as a recognition of his
able services for the party during the recent
campaign.
Gen: William II. Blair died suddenly of
neart failure yesterday afternoon, at Belle
font, Pa, aged rs. When the war broke out
ne enlisted as first lieutenant In July, 1862,
ne was made colonel of the 10th regiment
In 1865 he was commissioned brevet 5rigadier
general for bravery at Antietam.
Maggie Hamlin, young woman, with
whom 1t is alleged that Thomas j. O'Don-
nell, Manchester, n. H., pension agent, has
had Improper relations, appeared in that
gentleman's office Thursday morning, break
ing furniture, DESTROYING books, and iually
assaultiug Mr.. O'Donnell. She was arrested
but Will probably not be prosecuted.
Phil Daley, the New York sport, who was
recently shot and robbed, said he was de-
coyed into house for the purpose. This the
police discredited, but Daly's story Is con-
frmed by the testimony of one of the women
in the house, who promises to give sensa-
tional evidence about brigandage In New
York. The two assailants are under arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
Foreign Notes.

The first detachment of British troops ar
rived az Suakim Wednesday on the steam
ship Hodeia, which entered the harbor,
bringing Il officers and 1856 menl Of the
Scottish Borderers, and 100 mounted infantry
with horses. As soon as the troops assem-
oled the Arabs opened a hot artillery fire
from the trenches, mainly concentrated on
the 18th Black battalion, but they were
quickly sllenced by a reply from the forts
and the Racer, The probability Is that
der General Grenfell Of the Egyptian army
will take place next week
Mr.. Wake, an artist connected with the
London Graphic, has been killed by a shot
from the Arabs who are besieging Suakim.
The Derby winner, Ormande, has been sold
to an American for f17,0OO.
The boating committee OF Yale College
sent a cablegram declining to row race
with the Cambridge University crew in 1889.
DIR. McBrien, druggist and practitioner
OF Oshawa, Ont, has absc0nded, and there
Is great excitement among his creditors. His
liabilities axe $4,000.
NJ. Secretan, director of the French cop
per syndicate, has written to the Paris Min
ing Journal denial of accusations of incen-
diarism In the Calumet and Hecla mines.
Lord Sackville, late British minister at
Washington, had a long conference with
Salisbury yesterday.
1t is announced that several Spanish cab
met ministers nave resigned. Prime Minis
ter Sagasta will have an interview with the
Queen Regent today.
A strong shock of earthquake, lasting
nearly half a minute, was felt yesterday
morning at Rimouski, Farther Point, Sainte
Flavie and Trois Pistoles. Province Of Que
bee. At RimousH the shock was so severe
as to cause the bishops palace to tremble
vislbly, but no damage was done.
Great distress Is reported among agricul-
tural laborers in Ireland.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
RIhle society OF Maine.

The town Of Oakland has recently been
visited by this organization, and the good
people have been surprised and stirred to
more aggressive work by some Of the facts
brought to light
The school children not frequenting the
Sunday school. are greater than the total
number attending. One mother who was
married when she was thirteen years Of age,
and Is now fifteen, has never been into a
church building or Sunday school. The hus-
band had been arrested for stealing. Two
families are living In the little house In
which there had been no Bible for several
years. Twenty-nine American homes were
found in this town destitute OF the Scrip
lures. Most Of these families were very
poor and had they not been visited and sup
piled free by this society they would In all
probability have remained destitute Of the
book until the parents passed out Into the
other life, and the children became citizens
Of our State.
In one Of these Bible less homes the father
had only a few days longer 10 live. Three
wears ago they were burnt 0ut and lost every
thing The children were coming up with
out any knowledge OF God or His Word.
The fathers Of this commonwealth bullded
better than they knew when they Organized
a society TO send devout men into such
homes. The Bible Society OF Maine Is a
precious legacy to the sons and daughters
Of this state.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
TO the WATERS EDGE.
Burning of the Great Transfer Boat
Maryland.

New YORK, Dec. 7.-Transfer boat Mary
land Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, one of the largest side-wheelers afloat,
was burned to the waters edge soon after
midnight in Harlem river with two Pullman
cars and two ordinary coaches and an sac
comnodation." There were "a passengers
in the cars at the time of the fire, but they
were rescued as well as the boat and train
hands.
The fire started just as the men were about
to switch the cars off the boat on the track
A scene of great excitement followed and a
cry of fire was at once raised by the deck
hands. The passengers rushed out of their
berths. some not fully dressed. Some ran
to the. front of the boat and got upon
the wharf; others ran to the deck
from which they were rescued by tug
boats: An elderly lady had to be dragged
out of car by force. The other women and
all the male passengers got safely off without
injury, but most of them lost their effects.
Among the passengers were w. S. Nash of
Boston, Rev. Frank Israel of Salem, and
Gen. A, J. Hall of Rockland, Me. The loss
is about S400. .000
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-08
Matrlmony Under Difficulties.

A couple who we're married In McAdaui,
Sunday. had a novel experience before the
knot was tied. Arrangements had been
made to have a minister come from an ad.
joining county to perform the ceremony. but
on account of sickness was unable TO ap-
pear. The groom was in quandary to
know what to do. but it was suggested tc
procure a handcar and bring tho minister
from Vanceboro. A party Of young men
proceeded TO Vanceboro for that purpose,
when another obstacle was encountered
The minister could not come, as IL was not
lawful, but could perform the ceremony in
VaDeeboro. The handear returned 10 Nc
Adam for the bride and the rest of the par
ty, after which it started the second time for
Vanceboro, where the knot was tied to the
great relief Of the overtaxed nerves Of the
distracted groom.