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The National tribune., 1891-04-23
A SHhKEuP AT THE sHoREYAM,

A terrible crash and binding clouds OF dust
from the piasiercd ceilings OF five Railways Of
the Shorcham (Nice-Prasidcnt Morion's hotel)
alarmed the inmates on Friday, April II, scar
ing some Of the women so badly that they ran
into the street, was caused by jack, such az
j. used in strengthening the foundations Of
buildings which was being operated in max
ing certain alterations on the sixth floor Of { >
hotel. The pressure Of the jack was so great
that !; forced the sixth floor considerably, thus
causing the ulasteriug Of the Railways on five
floors 10 fall. Luckily no one happened 10 be
under the tons Of plaster.ng which fell, al
though but = moment before the hallway on
the first floor was full Of people on their way
to the cafe 10 luncheon. Quiet was soon re-
stored, aud workmcn quickly removed the
debris aud commenced "a once the work Of re-
pairing the damage.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
WHITE HOUSE POLICE GUARD.

The escapade Of young Martin, step son Of
Senator Vance, who tried 10 break into the
White House. seems 10 have caused more APP
prehension than has been allowed 10 appear
upon the surface. The fact that q crazy
drunken man could an but effect an entrance
10 the mansion before being apprehcuded has
indicated a need for better protection for the
Executive residence. There have been but two
officers on duty inside the mansion at night,
and should a serious attempt be made on the
Presidents life, such as only could be conceived
by dlsordered brain, two officers even the
bravest and most faithful, might be outwitted
on overcome by such a luuatic. Therefore, two
additional guards will hereafter be added 20
the Presidents bOdyguard, and tie detail will
be made from the Metropolitan police force.
Men Of exceptional strength and loyalty viii be
chosen for this detail
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
a GREAT NAVAL REVIEW,

One OF the most interesting topics under dis
cussi0n nowadays by the officers OF the Navy
is the proposed Naval Review 10 be held at tho
port Of New York In 1873, In connection with
the Worlds Fair. Secretary Tracy has said,
unoiciallv, that such a review would be held,
and 10 is also said that plans are now being
drawn at the Navy Department for this
splendid exhibition Of our Navy. From the
present outlook there will be 36 vessels in New
York Harbor in 1892 10 participate in what
Secretary Tracy says viii be the grandest naval
demonstration ever witnessed in the Western
Hemisphere The following vessels will prob
ably be present The New York, Maine, Texas
Puritan, Monterey, Amphitrite, Miaut0nomah,
MunadnOck, Terror the AmmCn ram, cruiser
No. g, Chicago Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
ark, San Francisco Charleston, Boston, Atlanta,
Raleigh, Cincinnati cruisers Nos 9, 10, and ii /;
bennington, Concord. Yorktown, Dolphin, gun
boats Nos. 3 aud 6, NcsuyiHs, Petrol, the
Naval Academy practice ship, the torpedo
cruiser Cushing, and the torpedo boat No. ?.
Some Of these vessels are not yet completed,
but the outlook for their being finished by 1898
is very good. ID has been suggested, however,
that the display cannot be made unless the
present limit OF 1900 men in the Navy is in
creased 10 10000 and when Congress meets in
December next this increase Of force Will be
requested.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
PEkR-kpMIRkL TAYLoR DEAp.


Rear Admiral Alfred Taylor, II. S. Navy, re-
tired, died at bis apartments IN the Richmond,
IN Washington on Sunday, April 10 OF pneu-
monia, after a weeks illness aged 81 years.
Rear Admiral Taylor was born in Fairfax
County, Va, May %, $50, and was appointed
from that State a. Midshipman on New Years
Day, 1925. In the usual routine Of that day he
went 70 the Naval school 40 the New York
AaVy-yard for technical instruction aud then
made cruises on The Brazil, European and Home
Squadrons until the time Of the Mexican war
Meantime be had been promoted, Feb. 3, 1877,
10 the grade Of Lieutenant.
During the Mexican war be was attached 30
the sioop-Of-war Cumberland, which was part
Of the feet that bombarded Vera Cruz during
Gen. SCOTS siege Of that place in March, Isi7,
and continued IN the Mexican Gulf Squadron
during the war
Ia 1853 he went out TO the East Indies az
First Lieutenant Of the steam frgate Missis-
6ippi, and remained there until DO was pro-
NOTED, Sept ia, 1855, 20 the grade OF Commander,
when be returned 10 the United States
When the war Of the rebellion began he was
commanding tho sailing slO0p-of-war Saratoga
on the African Coast, bat came homo with bis
SHIP and was placed On duty az the Boston
Maynard, whore he remained until 1863
IN 1866 he went out 10 the Brazil Station in
command Of the flagship Susquehanna, but
being promoted % Commodore Sept q Of that
year, bis stay on the South American Coast was
short. Alter waiting orders Tor a couple Of
years be was put on lighthouse duty as In
spcctOr az the Staten Island depot, where he
remained until his promotion 10 Rear Admiral
Jan. %, 1872 and bis subsequent retirement,
May -, 1879 on reaching The statutory limit
Of % years Of age.
Since that time be has resided principally al
New York and Newport IN alternating seasons,
but Tor The past few years has made his home
here IN Washington with his son, Capt Alfred
T. Taylor, u. s. Army.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

CIVIL SERVICE IN RAyY-YARDs,

Last week Secretary of the Navy Tracy
issued m order ia fartherance Of his scheme Of
Civil Service Reform in the NaVy-yards He
declares all positions of Foremen aud Master
mechanics IN the New York Yard vacant after
June i, and conveues a board OF Naval officers
FOR that yard TO meet May !, 10 hold exaniua-
tons Of all applicants for the places made va
cant by the order. The examination will be
practical IN character. referring exclusively TO
the requisites OF the positions 10 be filled. The
antecedents and experience Of applicants IN
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
HOMESTEAD EKTElEs SUSPENDED.

In view Of anticipated trouble among boom
ers, many Of whom are armed, Secretary Noble
issued an order suspenting the opening Of the
lands in the Ashland District in Wisconsin on
Thursday April rs. for homestead settlement
This action was taken by the Secretary after
consultation with Commissioner Carter, OF the
General Land Office, who represented that
boolshed was imminent il the order was al
lowed 10 take effect on Friday. April H. The
Commissioner said that no date for opening
the tract had been determined upon, and il was
not probable that an order opening the tract
will be TCissued for several week. vet.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
A REVOLUTIONARY SWORD.

In few days Secretary Of Agriculture Rusk
viii receive from Mr.. William Berry, Of Macon,
No, the sword worn by his lthe Sccretary'sl
grandfather in the war of the Revolution. Mr..
Berry was Secretary Rusk's tutor in his boy
hood days and became possessed of the sword
through an uncle Of the Secrctary's. Gen.
Rusk has lately been ia correspondence with
Dr. A. &. Berry, son of William Berry who
resides 40 Unionville, No, and mention was
made Of the fact that the sword was in the
possession Of the Sccretary's old tutor. The
Secretary intimated in a letter 10 DIR. Berry
that be would prize the sword very highly ii
he could get possession Of IT, Dr. Berry com
municatcd Secretary Rusks desire TO his father.
aud received in reply the following letter. and
the Secretary will undoubtedly receive the
valued relic:
MACON, No, April ID, 1891.
DIR. A. q. BERRY, Uniouyille, 40.
NY DEAR -oN: Yours 81 the 10Th instant Iuclos.
lug letter from the Hon. J. NJ. itusll enpressinR
"a wish 10 have the old sword carried by hi- grand.
father, Samuel husk, 10 the Revolutionary war
was received day or 80 ago. 1 have the sword
ID WAS conhded 90 my keeping 80 years ago by an
uncle 81 the Secretary, and have ever since kept
q az cherished relic aud reminder 81 the family
take great pleasure in complying with the wish
81 Tie Secretary, and send you the sword to-day
by express 10 be sent 10 him. Express Ia him my
sincere thanks for his kind remembrance Of me
and my best wishes for his future success and a. ~
piness. Your afcctiOnate father,
WILLIAM BERRY,
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
SECRETARY HALFoRD,s WIFE DEAD,

Mrs Half0rd, the wife Of the Presidents
Private Secretary, died in Washington We'd
ncsday, April %, Of chronic bronchitis. aged "A
years, Mrs. Haiford had been ill for some
months, and only recently returned from
Georgia aud Florida where she had gone FOR
TIE benefit oil her health, but as 40 relief was
obtained by the change OF climate, at her own
request sle was brought 10 Washington, where
she has fingered until released from her suffer.
iugs by death.
MrA Haii0rd was born IN Wilton. Ne, June
PC, 1917, being the youngest daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. George w. Armstrong Of that town.
Her parents, leaving their home ia Maine.
settled FIRST in Franklin, Ind, and then in In.
dianapois. She was teaching music In a Metbo-
dist Seminary IN the latter city when she
formed the acquaintance Of Mr.. Half1rd. then
engaged upon the stat Of tho indianapolis
Journal They were married in May. 1866 and
their married lio has been siugularIy happv.
She had but one child Miss Jeanette. Tie
funeral took place on Thursday, April IG. and
the remains were taken ia a special car 20 In
dianapOlis for burial
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
CEN. EkWLEY AND THE WAR OFFICE.

Senator Joseph T. Hawlcy has been nomi-
mated by several newspapers 10 succeed Secre-
tary Of War Proctor, provided Gen, Proctor is
appointed by the Governor Of Vermont 10 sue
coed Senator Edmuuds in the United States
Senate. Gen. Hawlev says he is much obliged
20 the newspapers Tor finding in him the quail
fcations for such high officer Secretary Of
War, as be thinks a Cabinet Office q most hon
orable one, and no man can afford 10 treat the
offer Of such an office with indifference. lie
also says that should such an offer come 10 him
be cannot now say just what he would do; hut
he also says that a seat IN the United States
Senate is the most acceptable git in public life,
and in accepting a Cabinet office one must
necessarily lose more or less Of his freedom Of
thought and action. Instead Of looking to the
people Of a State for approval OF diaappr0yal Of
his public acts and uttcraHccs, be must look to
one man. the President The General, there
fore thinks he would rather hold the position
OF Senator than any other and will hardly
change his mind should the opportunity offer
lOr him 10 do so
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
COL. cHks. OGDEN WOOD DEAD,

Col. Chas. Ogden Wood Of Indiana, died al
bis rooms IN Washington on Friday, April II, Of
pneumonia Col, Wood took the second com
Pauy Of Indiana volunteers into Camp Morton,
and was for time Major Of the 18th Ind, Gen.
Low Naliaccs regiment lie was subsequently
appointed 10 Lieutcnautcy in the Regular
Army, and served with the 9th Inf throughout
Tue war. lie was conspicuous IN quclling the
draft riots in New York City In lsG3. his
romans were inferred al Arlington on sunday.
large delegation Of the Loyal Legion, Of
which Order deceased was a member, being
present. lie was breyetted Lieutenant Colonel
Tor mCritOriOus services
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
CouNTERFEIr sIIvER cERrIFIckTEs,

Another two-dolIar counterfeit silver certif-
cate was received 40 the Treasury Department
last week IL was sent by Washington bank,
and is q very dangerous one. IL is of the series
of 1856. the check -letter b 1853. The note
bears the portrait Of Gen, Hancock, and is
signed by w. s. G0secraHs as Register and Jas.
W. Hyatt rs United States Treasurer. The Il"
in register is not dotted. and the t. in States
not crossed. The gcometrical lathe work is
well done. Tho back Of the counterfeit is cX-
ccllertiy executed, and the general appearance
Of tho note is likely 10 deceive even the most
expert.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
FOR THE LADIES.

Miss Lizzie Rogan has been made an active
member Of tie storm Engine Company Of Bir-
miuRham, Conn. being the first woman in Con-
neciicut admitted 10 the Fire Department.
A woman never f-rgrts how she looked when
she was young.-.sJHIFFUils journal.
-BAbcs are slow iu learning To talk because
they have Ia devote much OF their time and
energy iu trying TO understand what in the world
Il i their mothers say.-SuHeruNs Journal.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

their trades and the character Of their previous
work are to be inquired into, as we'll as their
physical fitness, regulations, characters, and
habits. The board viii report through the
Commandant Of the Yard to the Secretary,
specifying the best men for the positions
The National tribune., 1891-04-23
FOR NSTANCE---READ THIS:
SUFFERED BY DAY,
MISERABLE AT NIGHT.
CAUSE--SCiatic rheumatism.
CURE---The Owen Electric Belt.
BROOKLYN, Wis, April Sd, 1891.

The qH3A appliance %
About 70 gveu
fail toe
would to to
Ifnlyh
near to the other world as it possible to be without departing
Mha sat down arising obliged
by
t1len OF the Owen Electric Belt IN the Inter Ocean
ago 55 month when
Office and purchased one OF your belts commenced
in Iwl5en
rheumatic pains consider practically Of
of
which
o Sbicb
of
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

TiII HIgersUck5 and LtaileI
$50 articles. Address, Acm,
MenLian Nati0nal Tribune
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

regret 10 say 81, but ! am firmly Of the
opinion that the condition Of Secretary B.aine's
health removes him permanently from the list
of possbl Presidential candidates. He rarely
goes to the State Department nowadays all
business requiring his attention being sent to
lis house, which, being near the Department
IS easily done. Slill, there is no cause FOR alb
Folute encouragement in this, since Mr. Blaine
is far from being an Old man. He was born
Jan. 3, 1880, aud is therefore only in his 62d
year. His physical disability has had no effect
upon the vigor OF his mind as his correspond
ence with Sig Rudiui shows.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

Senators seem 10 come high, however we
Fcl them Tie election o. Senator Palmer cost
tho people Of Illinois Sl5O000 for Legislative
expenses.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

The Cyclopedia does not appeal as promi-
nently on this Presidential tour as it did on
Mr Cleveland's If the success Of Gen. Har.
TiEon's Administration could be made solely by
bis speeches aud letters it would be brilliant.
There have been few Presidents who have had
such 9 talent ioT saying 80 much 50 well.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

There is sincere grief, among those whose
respect is d compliment over the death Of the
young bridegroom. Though a genuine Count
Of the Kingdom Of Sweden, and scion Of an
old aud famous family, he was a sincere repub-
lican, and true American citizen. lie was
naturalized here, dropt his title learned a
trade aud followed it with industry and sue
cess. lie insisted on being addressed as plain,
American Z" Mr."
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

The Illness q Dis wife aud son and public
business stll. retains senator Plumb IN the city.
lie had hoped 10 take little vacation in the
Bemudas, but has bad 10 reliuquish this.
There is not more conscientious worker than
Senator Plumb, and be puts IN probably more
hosn Of effective labor every day than any Of
lie colleagues
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

The hum Of the lawn mower floats on the
soft Spring ar aud as it strikes the car the
strong persistent oaor d garlic lils the uostfil.
Wild garlic which Is the curse Of Washington
sod and The fields and pastures IN the vicinity
Of The city, BE- popularity supposed to have been
brought hIther ly the HessanG IN fact most
Of our uoEiaus weeds arc Of European origin.
The evil Canada thistle is really French, hay.
ing been brought into Canada by the imni.
EFauf. from N ,trr14rg,,
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

An excellent appointment is that Of Mai.
John d. Carson, the Washington correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Ledger and veteran Of the
rebellion, as one Of the Visitors 10 West Point.
MAJ. Carson is ono Of the best men on News
paper Row and is generally popular. lie was
Captain and Breyet Major IN the 9th Pa.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

Col Weber, who has been applying the new
Immigration laws al the Port Of New York
with zeal and discretion, and consequently
aroused the hostility Of the steamship COM
panies, has been informed by Secretary Foster
that be has his cordial support and encouraged
~ perseyorc la well doing.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

Slowly but steadily we arc coming to have
D geological Park worthy Of the Nation, and
realizing the ideas Of its projectors. The latest
addition is a young olephaut-25 years Old
Hnd in fine c0uditiou-prcsented by Mr.. JAS
j.. Cooper, proprietor Of Adam Forepaugh's
show This settles the status OF the park at
once. Without an elephant a geological col
lection Is a poor show with ono it becomes at
ence big thing.
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

The mislortunes Of the family Of ex-Secre-
fary Bayard startle the public. IN olden times
such train Of fatalities would have a sinister
Interpretation, and be held 20 mean that the
family was under a curse, or had provoked
ihe wrath Of the immortal gods" During the
last part Of the Cleveland Administration, the
eldest daughter, who was a leader in Wash
ington society, died suddenly, and, il was said,
unacc0mtaby The shock killed her mother
in a short time, and now Count Locwenhaupt
who married the second daughter, dies two
weeks after the wedding
The National tribune., 1891-04-23

The grin laid a very deadly hand on Wash
ingt0n. Last week the number Of deaths in
Tie city was l9l, the greatest number Of any
week IN It's history. OF these SO were due to
pneumonia, % from the grip, IL to bronchitis,
and nine 10 congestion Of the lungs-making
so having more OF less connection with the
pesulcnco. The large proportion Of elderly
people in the population Of Washington helped
swell the ravages Of the disease.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-03-04
PISTOL BALLS

""''ILED ABOUT HIS HEAD-A BAD NE
GRO JAILED.
Gene Talbot seems to be a worry Ia,
citizen of the colorcd persuasion,
Last Saturday, upon the crow,Ie,
streets Of the city, Mr. e. J. Garner ac
cldentally ran bls buggy against tn,
mule Which the negro was riding
This aroused Taibot's ire 70 = vcr,
considerable extent, but he postponed
Vengeance upon Mr. Garner until that
gentleman was leaving the city in the
afternoon.
As Ir. Garner was leaving the city
going towards home lie was oyertakep
by Talbot in the city limits ON the street
leading towards Graves. The NEGRO he
gan cusing Gamer and firing his pistol
ut anjarouna him. He would ride across
the road just in front of Garner, each
time saluGng him with a discharge from
his pistol
This was kept up for quarter of
mile or more, and the negro fired his
weapon not less than dozen times.
Monday n warrant was sworn out for
IaIho1 and about noon he came INTO the
city under the escort and in the genial
eompanionship Of sheriff Christie, who
provided him with comfortable and safe
quarters IN the county Jail and who will
give him careful and considerate atten-
ton during his enforced stay with him
rs a guest
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-03-04

! quite an interesting case has grown
out OF the city ordinances requiring sa
looms and other places where liquors arc
sold to be closed by II o'clock p. M
A few nights ago the billiard room OF
Mi, Frank Bethune. which is on the
floor over his bar. was kept open until
after IL o'clock. The case was reported
by the officer on duty as a violation of
the IL o'clock law. Mr.. Bethune CON
tends that his bar and billiard room.
though in the same building, are sep
arate and distinct, and when the bar is
closed there is no communication be-
tween the two. The ordinance contains
no reference to pool and billiard rooms.
and MI. Bethune claims that whore they
are disconnected from the ban it is no
violation of the law to keep them open.
As we go to pross the case is being
heard by Mayor pro. TEN Kaigler. We
understand that Mr. Bethune will carry
the case to the highest courts before he
viii consent TO pay a fine.
Mayor Kaigler has just decided that
MI. Bethune's pool room could not be
closed under the ordinance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-03-04
Bits.


Seed Cane for sale at Fulton's.
Wewant to sell you your garden seeds
/ Come and see us. Dean q Davis.
Hicks predictions hit the last cold
spell plump in the face, beyond dispute.
Fresh water ground meal always on
hand at Bolton q Daniels.
1t has been raining again this week.
The rain factory has been putting in ex-
ira time this year.
A. J. Baldwin & Co. have Just reccrv
| ed a supply of school books.
Dawson grows every day, and some
times twice day.
Fresh underground meal always ON
hand at Bolton n Daniels.
The early gardener is now sowing seeds
the second time
Go to Frrar Il Farrar for the best and
rrshcst Gard,n Seeds.
More strangers can be seen in the city
now than ever before.
Buy your Garden Seeds from Farrer &
Farrar.
The News received several orders for
job printing by mail last week.
Fresh water ground meal always at
Bolton & Daniels.
There is some talk of a new hotel. The
cotton factory should come first. Let's
do the work and talk less.
Buy our bu gies and Wagons from
Melton Bros IL Thornton.
China and Mulberry trees are budding.
This is regarded as sure indication
that spring has come to stay. Last year
was the first exception to this rule in IL
or twentyycars.
All our garden seeds are fresh. Dean
& Davis.
The Methodists are already talking
about their tent meeting in May.
A. j, Baldwin 4 Co. have Just receiv-
cd a fine lot of shoes.
We have heard a few Terrell farmers
say they viii not plant as many acres in
cotton as they did last year.
Go to J. W. Turner to buy your farm
ing Implements.
Jurors for the May term of Terrell
Superior Court are now being summoned
by Sheriff Christie!
The Dawson Guards will have a festi-
val. a committee has been appointed
to arrange the time and other details.
Hon. A. c. Hill and Mr.. James Gam
mage will represent Terrell county at the
meeting to be held in Albany on the
10Th inst. for the purpose organizing a
district alliance,
Try Buist garden seeds; they are the
best in the market. At Dean & Davis
drug store.
One hundred and fifty bushels of Ban
croft seed oats for sale by j. w, Turner,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-03-04
TEPhGHK.

we were expecting a handsome
s '1 from this staunch old Hart
.oru company and we have not been
a. g5e The assets are not now
90 oo0'oo4. No, they have crawled
up eP,o :" o. 90, 6Z4,ol4, an increase o,
Sol9.olo' The reinsurance reserve
has |, rs increased from s1,749,245 in
lo9o TO Sl,Sl 1903 in 1891. The
nsI surplus is II, 5l7,O 79, having in
creased during the year S2l5,844.
Up 10 the first of January last the
company has paid since oganization,
losses amounting to 1927, 157, 044 a
lasIlng monument to the capabiliiy
win which it IL managed and OF il,
usefulness as a servant of the public
son, Ga. Law"