The Washington critic., 1888-08-16
WASHINGTON CRITIC.
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
Recent Happenings of Interest Boiled
Down for Hasty Rending.

person OF the editor Of the Freio Prcsso The
cause OF his excitement was shown to the
chief, and proved 10 be-, In appearance at
least one Of those dynamite bombs used so
ehectually by Anarchists In Chicago The
weapon was found lying In front of The Freio
Presso office early this morning, and consisted
OF piece of iron gas-pipe, about eight inches
long, TO which was attached fuse four inches
long. Both ends were stopped with cork
The ''bombn has not yet been examined, but
Chief Deitsclr thinks that It is the manufacture
OF some practical joker. Still the circum-
stances are very mysterious.
Jones Woods, New York city, was thronged
yesterday with the members and friends of the
great Irish organization, the Ancient Order Of
Hibernone, who annually hold picnic there
on August lb,"Lady Dayh. The politicians
mustered in full force, both sides anxious to
prove their friendship and eagerness TO secure
votes The order docs not officially mix in
the political contests, but its prevailing sonti-
ment is Democratic, though both parties arc
represented in its ranks. There was an evil
dent desire to eschew American differences
and talk of the prospects of the national cause
in the old land. Mr.. Parnell's shrewd move
in outflanking the Times by his Scottish suit
met with universal approval
The Republican clubs of New Jersey held
convention yesterday In Educational Hall, AS
bury Park, Nj. 1t is estimated that special
treins took there at least 5000 persons from
all parts Of the State. Wilbur A. Mott, presi-
League, called the convention to order
Among those present were Senator Evarts,
Congressman Phelps, Mckinley, Mason and
Burrows, ex-senator Sewell, Gausha A. Grow,
George A. Halsey, and every prominent Re-
publican of New Jersey. The report Of the
secretary OF the state League showed that
clubs have been organized IN every part Of the
State. All have large membership, and are
In fiourishing condition.
The follies to which money will lead fash
1onable women is lnstaneod by Mrs. Bell OF
New York city, who has buried her pct dog in
Woodlawn Cemetery at a cost of several hum
dred dollars. The remains Of the deceased
were put In an elaborate casket which was
lined with satin and mounted in silver. All
the ceremony usual at burial was observed
The plat In Woodlawn cost $135.
Reports to the New England Homestead
show an enormous yield of grapes in all sec
tions, q remarkably short crop OF pears Of all
varieties a curtailed Weld of plums and full
crop Of peaches In Delaware, Michigan and
other sections where commercially grown,
with very limited production in the peach
orchards of Southern New England.
Goldsboro', N. c., has been In a state of ex-
element over tue arrival there Of a telegraph
operator from Jacksonville who, shortly after
his arrival was taken sick with yellow fever
lie was Immediately removed to the country,
two miles distant, and the city strictly quaran-
tined against Jacksonville Every precaution
has been taken against the spread of the dis
ease, and the alarm has been allayed.
Nine. Adam in Paris publishes note in which
she declares that the reports were authentic
which were published in the NouUeile Revuo in
reference to the document submitted by Prince
Bismarck to Emperor Frederick, concerning
the contemplated marriage of Princess Victoria
to Prince Alexander of Battenburg Nine.
Adam stigmatizes Prince Bismarck as the
"most impudent liar In the world.'
A rigid enforcement of quarantine regula-
tions against Florida points has been ordered
by the municipal authorities of Charleston, s.
c. The Pullman Company has taken its cars off
all lines south of Savannah, and all sleeping
cars which have been In Florida in the past
twenty days have been sent to the shops for
fumgation.
Rev. f. w. Gunsaulus of Chicago lectured
at Chautauqua N. Y, yesterday, on "The
New Testament and Liberty,a giving a sketch
of the Calvary born idea of the fatherhood of
God and the brotherhood Of man. Mr. Gun
saulus received an ovation from large audi
ence. He was formerly of Baltimore.
strike of weavers is in progress at the
linen mill In Fall River, Mass, and 1000 looms
are idle. 1t was caused by an order from the
authorities requiring weavers to throw away
the steel wire combs with which they remedy
slight imperfections In the cloth and 'use,a
comb made from the blades of defective card
combers. t,..
First Assistant Postmaster-General A. e.
Stevenson arrived at SalV Lake City from
the West yesterday and is now on his way to
Washington. lie opposes the reduction of
letter postage to one cent. He thinks that Mr..
Cleveland has a fighting chance on the Pacific
coast; that the so-called doubtful States will
go for Cleveland and he will have an easy
victory.
The Turkish Government has ordered the
removal from the railway stations on Turkish
territory of all bunting put up to commemorate
the opening Of the through line from Con-
stantinople to Paris, ana has given instruc-
tions to allow the train now on its way from
Paris to ConstaDtinople, opening the road, to
proceed in silence. Turkey opposes the open
ing of the road.
Colonel James e. Gay, formerly resident
of Sharon, Conn, died suddenly at Wilkes
barre, Pa, yesterday, the probable cause being
apoplexy. For the past twenty years he has
been paymaster and secretary OF the Lafiin
Powder Company. He was 63 years OF age
The annual convocation OF the Supreme
Council, Knights OF Honor, now In session at
New Haven, Conn.,, is the largest over held,
embracing representatives from all the States
and Territories. The reports OF the officers
show good condition Of the order and bright
prospects for the future
Emma Traxel, the eighteen-yea daugh-
ter of Jacob Traxel of Crooked Run, Ohio,
was taken sick last Saturday, and to all ap-
pearances died. The funeral was set for Mon
day. On Sunday evening she arose and said
that during thirty-siX hours she had been con-
scious of all her surroundings.
The Freeman's Journal, referring to the fact
that the Irish Midland Railway Company is
paying the highest dividend that it has de-
clared since 1878, says 1t is most encouraging
and hopeful assurance that bad times In Ire
land are passing away.
The new Inman st Gamer City of New York
and the big Cunard steamer, the Umbria, will
be of the fleet saili ng for European ports Sat
urday of this week, and it is rumored that
there will be race across the ocean between
the two.
The Vienna newspapers welcome the ap-
pointment of General Won Waldersee to be
chief of the general staff of the German
army. They say he is sincere friend of the
Austrian people and army.
The Prince of Wales has arrived at HON.
burg The Princess of Wales and her daugh-
ters have arrived at Weisbaden. They were
met at the station by the King of Denmark
and Prince Johan.
John l.. Sullivan, the pugilist, appeared in
the Brighton Police Court yesterday to an
Bwer charge OF drunkenness. He pleaded
guilty and was fined SIS and costs, which he
paid.
The Holland Society of New York visited
The Hague yesterday and were entertained at
luncheon by Deputy Levyssohn Norman.
Among the guests were Mr., Roosevelt, the
United States Minister.
1t is said that Mr.. Gladstone will invite a
number Of Parnellite members of Parliament
to pass a week with him at Hawarden during
the month Of September.
Prince Bismarck will remain at Friedrichs-
Iuhe. The doctor reports his health good,
and that 1t will not be necessary for him to go
To Kissengon