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Evening journal., 1888-09-22
ONE CENT.
Fresh from Washington
The Senate Passes the Agri-
cultural Department Bill.
CHINA REJECTS THE TREATY.

The Head Of the Department OF AgrlcuI-
tnre WIN lie Member OF the Presi-
dents Cabinet-ProvisIons of the Bill
Postmaster Judd's Successor Nominated.
WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-The house bill
creating the department. Of agriculture and
making the tead Of that department cnbi-
not otiioer was taken up in the senate The
question was on the amendment Of tho COM
nittee on agriculture striking out the fifth
section, transferring the weather bureau OF
the signal otisce to the nsw department. 1t
was stricken out after rsmnrks by Messrs.
Chandler, Blafr, Reagan and Plumb by q
vote of 30 to 8.
Tho bill was then passed without division
aud conference ordorsd The bill provides
that the department Of agriculture shall be
an executive department, under the control
ot a secretary OF agriculture, with an assist
ant secretary; that the salary lathe secretary
Of agriculture shall be tho same as Is paid the
heads Of other departments, and that the
salary of the assistant secretary shall be this
same as that Of the first assistant secretary
OF the interior department
THE SENATE TARIFF BILL.
senator Allison informed correspondents
that the tariff hill will be- submitted to the.
full finance committee next Thursday. 1t
was intended to submit It Tuesday, the reg
ulnr meeting day OF the committed, but it
was found 10 be impossible. A hearing is be-
ing given 10 a delegation OF sugar men, who
do not like the outlook for their staple
Nothing else, 80 Senator Allison says, re-
mains 20 be done except few fag ends which
the committees feels certain can be cleared up
by the date named.
CHINA rejects THE TREATY.
The president has received official inforna-
ton OF the refusal Of the Chinese govern
nent TO ratify the amended treaty.
Secretary Bayard, in an interview with a
representative of the United Press. when
asked about the rejection by China Of tho
tieaty with that government, said the infor-
nation was received at the state department
In a dispatch from Minister Denley in which.
be simply stated that the Chinese govern
ment had refused 10 rat.fy the amended
treaty.
OBJECTIONS 10 A PENSION FOR MRS. SHERIDAN
AT the evening session Of the house Mr..
bingham, Of Pennsylvania, called up the bin
granting a pension 70 the widow of Gen.
Sheridan, but Mr., Cheadle, Of Indiana. OBJ
jected. Subsequently Mr. Bingham asked
unanimous consent to have the biz made "A
special order for Dec Q, but to this PROPOSE
ton Mr. Kilgore, Of Texas, objected.
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT
The president sent the following nomiua-
tlons 70 the senate; John 9. Parkhurst, Of
Michigan, TO be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary o. the United States
e Belgium. Postmasters: Walter 9. New
berry, at Chicaeo, Ills William r Kelly, at
Fernandina, Fla.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Death II a searcher - s,.n,o,,

BRUSSELS, Sept 22.-Advices from Stanley
Fails state that Professor Jameson, who was
engaged IN organizing an expedition for the
relief Of Henry N. Stanley, died Of African
fever at bangalas, on the Congo. on Aug. ~.
Inc organization of another relief expedition
Is now regarded as hopeless. Officials Of the
Congo Free State believe that Professor
Jameson, having become convinced that.
owing to the treachery Of Tippoo Tib, there
was no chance to make further arrangements
Tor his expedition, was returning when he
was stricken down with the fever
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
short Hop Crop.

MIDDLETowN, n. y, Sept. 22.-The hop
picking season closes this week, with a short
crop gathered and an extraordinary boom in
prices. The yield falls considerably below
the carly estimates and barely equals half an
average crop or total production in the
state of about 5000 bales. James f. CLARK
Of Otsego county, who is the largest grower
in the state, Inst year harvested 10000
pounds from Einety.six acres, while this sea
son, with l25 acres planted, his crop is only
6O,OOO pounds. Some growers, however. have
crops this season Of about two-thirds OF an
ayelsiga
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FlosInr from stnrratinn.

QuRnH., Sept. p -Four more families neo-
ing from starvation in Labrador have b,an
brought up by schooners. They tell vory
pitifnl story Of the straits 10 which they woru
reduced. One father Of a family Of seven
children stated that he had been Obliged to
abandon his house, which cost him 800, and
al hs furniture as he could not find local
purchaser for them, though he offered to sell
the houAe for sl5 and the furniture for 81.
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old Tim.r. c.I, y, Ysarr,.,,,.

INDzAEAroIIs, Ind, Sopt g2--About 4,0oO
people came here yesterday from Dayton, O.,
Randolph and jay counties, this state, to
greet Gei. Harrison. Their professions
through the streets were among the most
noticeable that have occurred during the
long scr O. OF those visits Among them was
the usual proportion Of 1910 voters, but that
from Dayton had a half dozen who voted for
Clay IA iSs2. The receptions occurred al
University park, both delegations appearing
there az TIE same time
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Henry George as a Question Box.

NEW YORK, Sept 22.-Henry George adj
dressed crowded meeting last night at the
Cooper Union in favor of free trade. The
peculiar feature Of ,the occasion was that
Mr.. George answered questions instead Of
making a set speech For about two hours
be replied TO questions propounded by be-
levers in the protection theory, and his
ready and lucid explanations of his views
were frequently appiauded
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
A sIissine rh,.lolanls Bpdv roun,

WAsHINoToN, Sept - The dead body Of
DR. John l. Maddox was found several miles
beyond the city limits, on the bank of a small
creek Dr. Maddox, who was feeble old
man. IS years Of age, had been missing for
several days, and it is supposed he wandered
away from home, and fell into the creek and
drowned. Some years ago he was quite a
prominent physician, with large practice In
thp city
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
HnlunhIa pnn.rn Missing.

ERw YoRK, sept 22-At the office AZ
Moore & Wallace, No. l09 Broadway, It wee
stated tia { five first mortgage bonds Of tho
Ohio and Western Railroad company for
q ,o9O eas h had bean lost or sbstraoted from
the safe some time between Tuesday and
Friday night Five certificates OF accrued
interest amounting 20 SOL, BIB, ARE also miss
ing. The bonds were numbered 8,259 70
h,Ad, inclusive, and the certificates from
l.,l24 70 | s2S, inclusive
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wilmington. Del. sentems Yer. IL. lsss. -
INSTRUCTION.

MISS GERTRUDE C. HARLOW, Abb,
VI Cornell will reopen her school on sep
TENDER II, 1888, assisted by Miss Nellie
Heston. There are three departments -Pri-
mary, intermediate and College Preparatory
classical and Scientiiicl Special classes in
History, Literature, Rhetoric and Elocutinn
will he formed for young ladies and gentlemen
during the year. The number of pupils IS linn
1ted TO fifty. Applications may be made now TT
llul W. sixth street. or, on and after Septem-
nj MobATE ate fen wi9oS more pup paps Ai9qMr i2 her
select school. 3l5 Mest Fourth street.
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Tippo rib Opposed % Germanv

BRUSSELS, Sept. 22.-Conoerning the ale
gations mado by Wilmot Bivoko in his letter
70 The London Times, Capt Van Gele states
that bis experience justiies him in asserting
that Itppo lio would not permit a German
expedition for the relief Of Emin Bey, but
would himself endeavor TO reach Wadelai in
advance Of tue English and thus claim the
territory which Emin governs
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
An Atlnire PnrnnII

DUBLIN, Sept s2-Ono OF the chief feat
ures q the banquet given TO Michael Davitt
was the tone Of extreme cordiality which
characterized the referenoes to Mr.. Parnell
by Moderates and Extremists alike One ~
the speakers compared the Home Rule leader
70 Moses, leading the children OF Israel to the
Promised Land, and his happy simile evoked
storms Of enthusiastic applause.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
strike Compromised.

TORONTO Sept. q. The strike of the Jour
neymen plumbers Of this city, which has
lasted fourteen weeks, is ended. The dispu-
tants have reached a compromise. The men
demanded nine hours for a days work. time
and half for over time and 27i{ cents per.
hour. The masters conceded nine hours. time
and quarter and 25 cents One hundred
and seven men went out originally but many
secured work elsewhere
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Reported Battle DoYhte,,

PARIS, Sept 22.--Admral Krantz. minis.
ter Of marine, received telegram from
Tahita, but no mention was made in IL oe
any fighting in the Marquesas group. Ia
official circles, therefore, no credit is given to
the report received at San Francisco that 300
French marines and thousands Of natives had
been killed
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Leaves his Daughter Comfortably wen on.

BuENos AYREs, Sopt 22.-Samuel B.
Hale, of Samuel B. Hale & Co, bankers, is
dead. He leaves fortune Of $4,000. 900 10
bis daughter, Mrs John f. Pearson. Of Bos-
ton. Mr. Hale was born at Groton, Mass.
and came to the Argentine Republic in 1924.
his fortune was amasssd in trade, banking
and cattle raising
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Business Troubles IN nTont,.e,I

MONTREAL, Sept 22-Smith, Fischel &
Co, cigar manufacturers have assigned al
the demand Of the Union bank. The Iiabfli
ties are about $4,000, the largest creditors
being the bank itself being interested Tor
S50,UO0, and J. F. Mullin, interested for s2f
600 Kaoul Dufresne, paints and oils, OF this
city, has assigned, with liabilities amounting
II nhnnt So 400
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Trade Mark IO47, Rogers Bros.

Tea Spoons per doz., 6 or, $4.00
Tea Spoons per doz., A /, 2.75
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
NOTICE 10 DELlNQUENTs.
WILMINGTON Coal GAS Co.

WILMTSGToN, DEL. Sept. IA, 1888.
Many of our patrons have failed to pay their
bills in accordance with the rules of the COM
pany, and in some cases are in arrears for con-
siderable amounts and for long time. This Is
10 inform all such parties that their bills must
be arranged without delay or the gas will be
stopped off and the meters removed without
further notice.
Debtors are particularly requested to call at
once and make settlement, and thus avoid the
unpleasant remedy referred to.
BY order of the Board.
EDWARD BELTS, President
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secretary Whitney Inspects New vessels.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept p. Secretary Whit
ney arrived here and took trip through the
city, during which he inspected the Yesn
vius, the Yorktown, the Dispatch and hi,
Baltimore, now building at Cramps shin
yards He expressed himself as being de-
lighted with the progress made and the worl,
manship on the vessels. The secretary left
here for New York
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
RussIa.s Trensnre vanIt.

sr PETERSBURG, Sept. 22.-The Journal
de st. Petersburg says the comptroller, as
slstant finance minister and bourse committee
have made an investigation TO ascertain the
amount Of bullion in the Imperial bank. and
found it TO be 2ll Az, 495 roubles, in addition
70 the l5,OO0OOO roubles guarantee against
the new credit notes
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
POLITICAL NOTICES.


D0LITICAL NOTICE. NOMINATION
4 ELECTI0NS.-The Republicans Of the
cityof Wilmington hundred will nominate by
ballot on Saturday afternoon, Septem-
Der y between tine hours Of and :
O'Clock, at their several voting places,
a candidate for the State Senate,
a candidate for the Hayse Of Representatives
and a candidate for Levy Court commissioner
for New Castle county. The election win be
held under the rules aud requirements of the
Primary Election.law. The members Of the
County Committee from the several wards are
Instructed 70 select suitable places, and pub
lish the same, for holding the elections. and to
provide officers to hold the election Returns
shall be made on Saturday evening to the
chairman OF the County Committee at Tenth
and Market streets.
HENRY f. PICKLES,
Chairman.
Wilmington, Del, September II. lsss.
NOTICE TO THE REPUBLICAN
IN voters Of the Seventh Ward. nomination
election for senator, Representative and Levy
Court will be held at lsullocks Onice on Tenta
street for the whole ward on Saturday Sep
tember ., between the hours of and p. m
ID. r. BUCKINGHAM.
Ward Committee.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Nfrsterlanslx Shot.

MAssILLDN, O., Sept. PA mysterious
shooting atfray occurred near the Ft Wayne
depot. james Reardon, Of Crestline, brake
man, was shot and probably cannot recover.
w. W. Charleton, engineer at Pixies mills,
is under arrest charged with the shooting,
but he refuses TO say anything about the
affair
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Iaborers Fighting specuIators

LONDON, Sept 22-The executive commit
tee Of the Cotton Spinners' association met at
Manchester, and have unanimously adopted
resolution to work on short time, in order
to oseaas t,le -p~c4lasUrs ring a. 1as Iolk
and Liverpool
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
FraternaI Feeling

NEW YoRE, Sept 22-The New York
Press club adopted resolutions depIoring the
death of NJ. r Bowden, Of Jacksonville, and
appointing committee to raise funds for
Mrs. Bowden aud her children. and for the
e-.s q ol.leF J.1.--l-sss vino nay suaIer lloal
yellow fever at Jacksonville
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Dc. Glndstone Indlnnnnt-

LONDON, Sept 22.-Mr Gladstone is greatly
incensed at Mr. Chanberlain's recent reckless
utterances, and has requested Mr.. John
Morley to prepare a reply to the statements.
assertions and charges made by the Radical
leader, which shall give to that self-important
parsonage the lie direct
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
AImost q Pnnic N nIerldinn.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Sept. 22-News Of the
fever at Jackson almost caused panic here.
Many prepared to leave town at once BY rad
and highway. Trains from jackson were
not allowed 10 stop here.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
MINIS speaks in Harrison's Town.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22.--Roger 0. Mills,
the Texas congressman, addressed a very
large meeting at Tomlinson hall last night,
there being nearly 5000 persons present. He
was given cordial reception, and his speech
OF an hour asld a half was frequently ap-
plauded Mr.. Mills evidently caught the
closest interest Of his Democrats hearers as
they regard his as the best spsech from their
staEscoint made here thus e. dE-g .le
campaign.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
ID EGIsTERsS ORDER
REGIsTER,S OFFICF-

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. sept 6, 1883.
Upon the application of Thomas Fagan. exe-
cutur of Neal Duffy, late of Wilmington hum
dred, in said county, deceased. il is ordered
and directed by the register that the executor
aforesaid give notice of granting of Letters Tes-
tamentary upon the estate of the deceased. with
the date Of granting thereof, by causing adYer-
tisements to be posted within forty days from
the date of such letters in six Of the most
public places of the county of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the estate to present the same, or abide by an
Act of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided; and also cause the same 10 be inserted
within the same period in the EVENING
JOURNAL, a newspaper published in Whining
ton. Del, and to be continued therein three
weeks, e. o. d.
Given under the hand and Seal
60 Of ONCE OF the register aforesaid, at
Las Wilmington. in New Castle county
written -
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Mrs. Cleveland Goes to the Adirondacks,

Mrs. Cleveland Goes to the Adirondacks.
WAsHINGroN, Sept 22-Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Folsom left yesterday morning for
a short stay at Saranac Inn, in the Adiron-
dacks. They were accompanied BY DR..
Ward, Of Albany, who has beon a guest at
Oak View for some days. The president
may take a run TO the mountains later If he
sees an opening.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
nirmInrhnm rrlrl,tenod-

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 22.-An trains
from Decatur are met by quarantine officers.
The highways are closely guarded Shotgun
quarantine viii be adopted il necessary.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Escape Of a Double Murderer.

DENVER, Sept. PA special from Laramie
City, Wy. T., says that Red Bill, the mur.
derer Of Vain and Strong, Of Philadelphia.
esaaned from the shrriff while being brought
70 Laramie On a freight train, and has not
yet been recaptured-
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
Precautions at selma.

SELMA, Ala, Sept 22.-Selma has adopted
stringent quarantine against all infected
places The health Of this city is good, and
no alarm is felt.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
JOHN K. BRADFORD. Register
NnTICE

All persOnsehaving claims against the estate
oI the deeeashd must present the same. duly
attested 70 the executor, on or before Sepiem-
Der q, lsS9, or abide the Act Of Assembly in
such case made and provided
THOMAS PAGAN, Executor.
Address Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22

Given under the hand and Seal
49, Of Office Of the Register aforesaid,
L. $. at Wilmington. In New Castle
49, county aforesaid, the day and year
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JOHN K. BRADFORD, Register,
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested to the executors, on or before Septem-
Der :, 1883, or abide the Act Of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
GEORGE Il. r lBINETTE, F,o,,,t, t,rs
GEORGE II. PHILLIPS, EAceutoI7'
Address: Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22

BOARDING.
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
IN requirements Of an Act Of the General As
sembly Of Delaware passed at Dover, March
interpretations" notice is hereby given that a
certificate incorporating 8 company to be
known as the +. T. Clymer Company win on
Saturday, the 29 OF September, A. ID. 1885, ar 10
O'Clock. m, be presented Ht Chambers in VIII
mington, to the Hon. l. Q. Grubb, Associate
Judge, ETC.. for approval.
.HOFFECKER d HOFFECKER.
EAttOrneyfor IncorporatOrs.
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FOR THE DEAF

Who have urged me to visit Wilmington that
they may examine my Invisible Artificial Eaf
Drums. have arranged TO be at the Clayton
House, on wednesday, Sept. -, until p m,
i-Al snouiu ne pieasee 70 IueSe GIs WHO are IN
search Of a relief from deafness.
II. 4. WALES, Bridgeport, Conn.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
GoRHAM MFG. CO

Tea Spoons, per doz., s SOC
Dessert Spoons, per doz., 7.5C
Table Spoons, per doz., 10.OC
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ADJUSTMENTS.
DROf. A. S. WEBSTER'S
SELECT DANCING ACADEMY,
MASONIC TEMPLE,
Wilmington, Delaware.
ADJUSTMENTS.
GENTLEMEN's CLASS,

GENTLEMEN'S CLASS,
Commences Monday Evening, September %
Monday and and Tuesday evenings, from tC
10 o'clock.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S CLASS,
Commences Saturday afternoon, October 8, al
O'Clock. Wednesday Afternoon from to 8
and Saturday from to 8.
Commencing Tuesday Evening, October .,
Special Ladies' Glass on Tuesday Evenings
from to TO- This class is especially for ladies
who cannot attend during the day.
Private Glasses or Private Instructions by
special arrangements. For Terms, Circulars,
&c, apply to Ii. +. Robelin, 7l0 Market street
at my residence, 604 West Tenth street. or BY
mail to the Masonic Temple.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22
JOHN RUSSELL.
HOLMES & EDWARDS.

a new Spoon and Fork by
the above firm, inlaid with
sterling silver on the parts that
wear through first and then
Triple Plated over that, which
makes it wear twice as long as
triple plate:
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Trade Max I047. Rogers Rros.

Table Spoons, II or, per doz. IS. IS
Table Spoons, A per doz. $50
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Respectfully submitted,
Perry's Railroad Freight EXPRESS.

f., w. a B. FREIGHT STATION,
VIII deliver goods TO and from all freight de-
pots to places of business or residences on ar
rival or departure Of trains at reasonable rates.
Consign your freight and packages TO care OF
ferrys s Express If you want hemEdelivered
promptly and cheaply.
Office, PINE STREET BELOW FOURTH.
Telephone call No. 442. Orders by mail
promptly attended to.
JOHN f. PERRY. Prom.
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REGIsrER.s ORDER.
pEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGIsTER,s OFFICE.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del, sept Z. 1883.
Upon the application Of George H. Robinette
and George H. Phillips, executors of Elizabeth
Phillips, late Of Wilmington hundred. in said
county. deceased, il is ordered and directed by
the register that the executors aforesaid give
notice of granting OF Letters Testamentary
upon the estate Of the deceased, with the
tisements to be posted within forty DAYS
from the date Of such Letters in six Of the
most public places Of the county Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same or abide
by an Act Of Assembly in such case made and
serted within the same period in the EVENING
JOUR1AL, a newspaper published in Whining
ton, Del, and to be continued therein three
weeks e. o. d.
Evening journal., 1888-09-22

PENNIES AND SMALL CHANGE CAN
BE HAD AT THE COUNTING ROOM OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-11-02
The Parrot Finds a Friend.
New York Press.

An English manufacturer, dressed
in English clothes, with an English
eyeglass and an English cane, was
walking along the Bowery yester-
day when the parrot screamed out
"The tariff is a taxw
"Of course it is," said the young
man. "All my money il invested
in a mill in England. We make
book BINDERS cloth. We have TO
get our cotton from America, pay
the freight across the water, make
it into cloth, box it up and freight
it back again, pay duty of 50 per
cent. and then sell 1t for the same
price as the American product.
The blasted American would like
to undersell us, but he can't, you
know, because the freight and duty
make up the difference between
wages in America and wages in
England"
1.-THE tariff is a tax" said the
parrot, almost dancing a jig on bis
perch tor JOY because he had at
last found friend.
eyes," said the Engishman at
is a tax on me for the benefit of
American workmen. Abolish that
tax. and in three months III have
the market to myself, unless wages
drop at least one half on this side
of the water"
1.-THE tarlff is a tax" reiterated
the bird, and fell to comblng out
his feathers with sense or con-
tentment noticed by every passer
by.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-11-02
The Parrot and the Rubber Worker

The Bowery parrot was standing
on his perch and filing his bill by
rubbing it around the iron work OF
his cage when a rubber worker
walked by. The parrot, OF course,
stopped the sharpening operation
and screamed:
"The tariff is tax"
elbow is that ~ asked the rubber
worker. "In 1868 rubber Overshoes
made IN Connecticut were sold at
seventy.elgbt cents a pair, and the
average wages of rubber workers
were from 50 to SO a week. Tn.
der a protective tariff the business
has developed and they are now
sold at forty.two cents pair, while
the wages of employees now average
SLIGO q week.
"The tariff is a tax reiterated
the parrot.
await till | am DONE" said the
rubber worker, Indignantly. "Slnce
1868 the business has increased so
much that 1000 men are now EN-
plOyed at Naugatuck, Conn, where
only 800 had work before. That IL
the result Of twenty-five years Of
this tariff which you call tax"
There was no answer, for the
bird was again sharpening his bill
and was not inclined to hazard
further remarks. But after the
rubber worker had disappeared
around the corner the bird peeped
after him and softly murmured ::
1.-THE tariff is a tax."-Nev York
Press,