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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-04-24

THEY ARE NOT IN IT.
from Wisconsin has been in the senate
only six years, but in that short period,
as senatorial careers go, he has managed
to climb a goQl many rounds of the
ladder, and retires one of the most intlu-
entail members of the body. The secret
of his success is very simple one-work.
If there is senator who has worked
harder than Little Spooner," as he is
called, his name does not readily occur
to one who ~ tolerably familiar with
senators and their ways, as member OF
one of the most onerous committees of
the senate, the committee on claims.
Mr.. Spooner has had thrown upon him
enough work fon two or three men of his
size. Some people entertain the notion
that senators do not work, but Spooner
has for years sat up two or three nights
a week till near dawn studying at claims
cases, bringing to bear upon them an in
dustry and lawyers painstaking inves-
tigation and analysis which would have
cost Uncle Sam very fat retainers and fat
ter fees were he a private individual and
the senator his legal adviser. Uncle
Sam is not as thriftless as he is said to
be, for he pays his lawyers but $1,000 a
year, and out of many of them, like
'little Senator Spooner," he manages to
get $50, 600 worth of work.
Three of the retiring senators, Pierce,
Moody and Mcconnell, are new men,
who came in with the new states in the
new west, All are young men, as sena-
tors go. and may be expected to show
their faces here again ere many years
have passed. The last named, indeed,
had not, when word was received from
him a few days ago, abandoned hope of
being his own successor. Mr.. Farwells
retirement will be generally regretted
in the senate chamber. Not brilliant
senator, one who never makes speeches,
he leaves behind him a very good record
as a worker. He is the most candid,
blunt speaking man the senate has
known for long time. In an atmos-
phere which inculcates in many men
love of mystery and secretiyeness, he has
grown in candor till he is known as the
statesman without secret,
Old habitues of the capital say they
never saw more interesting group than
the dozen we haye been writing about
clear out their desks, pick up their hats
and leave the senate chamber together.
1t is recalled by an observer that the
greatest exodus ever known from the
senate was at the end of the Forty third
congress, when no fewer than twenty
men, or more than one-fourth of the
whole number, retired to private life.
That was only sixteen years ago, get
how many of those retiring senators are
already forgotten. Few of them, in
deed, are still alive, and of their sue
cessors only three out of score are now
in the senate. WALTER WELLMAN.
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bition gratifed and pride humbled. Few
men have been SO great or strong as to
be safe from the assaults of rivals or the
changes of public opinion. There are
examples in our history of popularity
which never waned and which was
strong and steady enough to give its
happy possessors life leases of congress
sional seats.
But such instances are rare, and every
other March brings to our view in the
house and senate large number of men
long familiar to the public eye standing
gripsack in hand, railroad tickets in their
pockets, ready to return to their homes
and private life. Never before was there
such large number of retiring members
of the house-1T5, or more than one-half
of the total number of representatives,
dropping out at the end of this congress.
In the senate there are many to go, but
not SO many as on other similar occa-
sions Twelve senators retire March 4.
They are Blair of New Hampshire, Evarts
of New York, Hampton of South Caro-
lima, Brown of Georgia, Eustis Of Loui-
siana, Payne of Ohio, Farwell of Hi
nois, Spooner of Wisconsin, Moody of
South Dakota, Pierce of North Dakota,
Mcconnell of Idaho, and Ingalls, of Kan
sas.
A greater number of senators have left
the chamber in single day in the past,
but it is said that the ancient and honor
able body never lost so many of its prom
inent and able members at one fell
swoop. In one group we see four IA
NOUS old men-Payne, Hampton Evarts,
Brown. Their combined age is 291
years. Mr.. Payne at 81 is a lively old
gentleman. twas nearly sixty years ago
that he began the practice of law. He
is one of the few men that have sat six
years in congress without making a
speech But if Mr.. Payne has not
shone as q debater he has been good
listener
No senator has been in more constant
attendance than he, and while in the
chamber he likes nothing better than to
sit in his chair an intent and alert OBJ
server of the proceedings. In Wade
Hampton and William Maxwell Evarts
the public service loses two of its great
est and most interesting figures Each
is 13 years old, and Mr., Evarts will in a
few days celebrate the fiftieth anniver-
sary Of his admission to the bar. What
a distinguished career is now to be
brought to close! Half century,
nearly. one of the foremost lawyers of
his time, attorney general of the United
States, counsel for President johnson in
the famous impeachment trial, counsel
before the Geneva claims tribunal,
counsel for President Hayes before the
electoral commission, of which his friend
and retiring brother senator, Mr.. Payne,
was member, secretary of state and
senator,
Mr.. Brown, at 70, is the youngest of
the quartet, though the Oldest in ap-
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CLIMBING UP THE GOLDEN STAIRS.
pearance. He has not been in his seat
this winter, but is said to be as active as
ever i'll business. 1t is nearly thirty-fve
years since he was elected governor of
his state, and he has been prominent be-
fore the public eye ever since. One of
the condolences of this ever coming and
going procession of public men is found
in the fact that Governor Brown sue
ceeded Gen. Gordon eleven years ago,
and now Gen. Gordon succeeds Gov
ernor Brown.
In Ingalls, and Eustis the senate loses
two of its greatest orators and most in
teresting characters. No man in con-
gress has been more talked, written and
gossiped about during the past ten or
twelve years than John James ingalls,.
His quaint figure, his statuesque man
ners, his rhetoric, his wit have moved
many tongues and pens. What the news
paper writers will do without ingalls,,
at whom shall the Capitol guides point
the gaze of their customer, the curious
stranger, are conundrums of the hour.
Minus Ingalls, the senate will lose much
of its attractiveness, and the scribes are
hoping his successor, Judge PETER, will
prove to be as interesting in his way as
the departing senator. Ingalls, has been
eighteen years in the senate, and he and
Samuel C. Pomeroy, his predecessor,
filled one seat during the entire thirty
years that have elapsed since Kansas
xxrac oHmitta1 tn fbo TTnio,,
Another picturesque figure soon to de-
part is that of Mr.. Blair. With all his
peculi2zities, . more earnest oonscien-
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Especial correspondence

Especial Correspondence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Two weeks
hence this congress will expire, and a
wholesale exodus of statesmen will oc-
cur. Some Of those who go will never re-
turn, while Others may sooner or later be
seen in their old seats One of the in
teresting phases of life in Washington
is this procession of coming and going
statesmen, this feeting show of am
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WHEN THE PRESENT SESSION CLOSES
MANY WILL GO OUT.

Walter Wellman Writes Entertaining1y
and Instructively of the Men Who VIII
in to Take Their Places.
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be issued as customary for the local
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Passengers who hold round trip tickets
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LEAVES HONOLULU,

Returning leaves Hilo, touching at
Laupahoehoe same day; Kawaihae,
A. M. Mahukona, II noon; Makena,
6P. NJ; Maalaea Bay, 8 P. M; Laha-
ina, 10 P. M. the following day arriv-
ing at Honolulu 6 A. NJ. Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
THE NEWS EPITOMIzED.
Eastern and pIiddIe states.

GEORGE E. BARR, proprieto. OF tbs Hotel
Warwick, at Springfield, Mass, shot and
killed his wife some time during the night
and then killed himself
WILLIAM F. SaRgaAy. OF Buifllo. Lieu.
tenant Goyernor-elect. was CHOSEN BY the
Democratic State Committee as the successor
TO Hermann Oelrichs as New York States
member on the Democratic National Com
mittee.
SAMUEL COLLocK. aged fifty-one years.
shot his wife at Philadelphia, Penn, injur
ing her fatally AMI then kilel himself
A. r. BLOOD, a petroleum producer. was
thrown from his horse near Warren, Penn.
AMI killed. His wsslth Is estimated at
$50, 600. He was tae largest oil operator
in the northern region, and was the owner
OF the largest carbon blacx worxs in tae
country. His life was insured for 500, 900.
WILLIAM FLEMING and al unknown COM
panion were literally crushed to death be-
tween derailet passenger car and the high
stone wall which runs along the tracks OF the
New York Central roit for soma dissancs
In the upper part Of New York City.
THREE men were killed and fifteen injured
by collision on the Pniladelphia aud Read
ing Railroad, one mile east OF Pennington,
N. J.
McMANUs was hanged IN the corridor OF
Moyamensing Prison, at Philadelphia .Pena-,
for the murder of Eugene Maginnis On Feo-
ruary q, 1879.
THE President of Uruguay has appointed
Prudencio de Murguiondo as Consul-Ge1erai
at New YORK.
TIE body OF Major George w. Mckee.
United States Army, who died at Philatel-
phia few days ago. was crenatsd at Pitts
burg, Penn.
PHILADELPHIA mercantile appraisers,
Messrs. Patten, Houseman, Crawford, Bell
and Hunter, were orderpd to pay the costs
of their prosecution, and to be discharged
from Office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Plant Life Amid Glaciers.

A correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Public Ledger gives reasons for his
belief that the general opinion regarding
the utter destruction OF vegetable life
by the advance Of a glacier is erroneous
He believes that plants will exist in
state OF rest under an ice sheet for
possibly centuries, and push up as
vigorous as ever, when the glacier
recedes. He notes the statement Of
Kotzebue that peninsula near Pyramid
Harbor in Alaska, was wholly covered
by ice $50 years ago. and had no doubt
been in that condition for ages. The ice
has now receded some fifty miles, aud
the author made large collections OF
of plants there. sstionably, some
would have been ,. 3ht down with
the glacial flow, and, on thawiny, leave
the plants to grow there; but he gives
reasons for his faith that all could not
have been brought 10 that way, aud con-
cluds that it Is just as likely that the
plants remained for years safe under the
ice. foe that covered them. .-Neg York
J1dsDendenf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Washington.

TIE Postmaster-General issued an order
directing that all promotions OF CLERKS In tue
fifty postofficss now under the Civil Service
law and rules 10 made only after competi-
tive examination.
The issue of tho new Window So silver
certificates has begun. Tbs first sd wers
soon taken up as souvenirs. No. ! was al
lotted to Mrs. Windom. The new notes VIII
be put into circulation as rapidly e' posi-
bic.
W. K. CHANDLER, G. member OF the Legls-
latiye Council OF Bsrbadoes, ani +. l..
Grannum. a member OF the Houss OF As
senbly of that island hal conferences with
John w. Foster in Washington regarding
reciprocity treaty between the United states
and Barbados.
THE hearing Of the three cases involving
the constitutionalty OF the Mckinley tariff
act was closed in the United States Supreme
Court at Washington by brief argument
by Stephen G.. Clark, Of New York.
FIRST ASSISTANT PosrsAsrER-GESERA
WHITFIELD announced taat the needs oi the
New York Postoffice, in the matter OF addi-
tional clerk hire and allowances. had been
adjusted on the recommendation OF the Chief
of the Salary and Allowance Division. Sixty
additional clerks have been allowed, aggre-
eating s36, 200 in salaries.
The report Of the boarl appointed to con-
duct a test of arnor plates has been sub
mitted To the Secretary OF the Navy.
A TELEGRAM was received at the War
Department from General Brooke saying
that there have been no Indian disturbances
In Arizona 50 far as he is able 70 learn, aud
that the Coroner's inquest in the case OF
Mcdaniel showed that hs was Killed py
white men, and no. by Indians
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
PUN.

The bill poster knows his place and
here he sticks. Proridencs Telegram.
Since bell is provided with a tongue
L ought to tell instead Of being tolled.
-BinghamtOn Republican.
Two of the hardest things to keep in
his life are new dairy and sharp lead
pencil.-NorristOrn Herald.
1t is those having penchant for spin
oing long yarns whose tales ought to be
locked. Detroit Free Press.
Doubtless when they speak OF the
"warring elements" they mean when the
winds have come to blow Washington
Post.
Biggs-'I'lI pay you, I give you my
word" Baggs-"Wcll, Id rather you
would keep your word. ."-Hrrsard Lam.
pooa.
II the nice things that are said Of a
man when he is dead were said Of him
while living, he would become so con-
ceited that he wouldn't try to get to
heaven. Globe.
Prompt Advice; "What would you
do if you were in my shoes, Jephson"
asked Hobbs. "Black EN-" replied
Jephson, eyeing Hobbs's understandings
citically.-lSomerciVe Journal.
When you hear an ordinary man prais-
ing a great man outrageously, you are
safe in assuming that the great man 's
chief virtue is that the ordinary man is
personally acquainted with him.-Paek.
Military Instructor on the Frontier:
Sergeant-"You sen: for me, sirl" Cap
tain-"Yes, Sergeant; double quick the
company up and down here few times; /;
it makes the baby laugh. ."-Teels SJt-
ings.
DR.. Bolus-"Your husband IS suffer-
ing from q low fever. madam" Mrs.
Uppahkrust dndlgnantly)-"Of coursc
If he took fever it would be low one.
Why did I wed paryenuT-Ptt5~y
Bulletin.
"Talk of paying as you go! Isn't the
whole solar system one tremendous Dor
rowingl Don't the moon AL planets
borrow all their light from the sunP
"Yes, but then they have the advantage
Of going to one that can always make
the ne, ded rays. "-Baltimore american.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Cheap Reservoirs.

Mr. c. D. Durham says that the cheap
est reservoir that a man eau build on his
land for retaining water for irrigation
purposes Is tunnel run into a hill. An
open reservoir in canon or other suit
able place will lose third of its water
during the summer from evaporation,
while in tunnel there is no loss. A
small spring will supply a tunnel with
sufficient water for many purposes. He
has illustrated this in practical manner.
On his own land at Mesila Valley he ran
tunnel thirty-fve feet long into hill,
in so doing tapping spring; this tunnel
he damned up, leaving space thirty
FIVE feet long and tho size Of the tunnel,
which is about five by six feet, to be
filed with water. The water he carried
to his house in pipes and we observed
that it supplied his dwelling, another
near by, his barn and drying house for
raisins, as we'll as irrigated quite space
devoted to flowers for garden. He
says that the tunnel is the cheapest and
best form, and that for each dollar ex-
ended one can obtain space equal to
twenty-five cubic feet. 'seieatl5fc Ameri-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
The AboriulnaI Americans,

The AmerriGue Indians, who were
visited not long ago by ]. Crawford,
State Geologist Of Niclragua, occnpy
billy region OF the rici gold mining sec
ton OF In Liberta1, Nicaraagua. These
Indians are six feet six inches tall, active,
and apparently strong aud healthy.
They are dying ont rapidly, however,
and are now estimated to number not more
than 275 or 800 in iividnals. They live
In painless forests, and their chief occu-
patton is to tap certain trees for rubber,
which they carry on their backs to traders
100 miles away. They have cleared some
ground for corn, planting this in holes
made with pointed sticks. A few Jumps
OF melted gold are found among them,
and II is inferred that the Indians Of this
locality mined and melted this metal be-
fore the discovery of Nicaragua by
Columbus. They believe in mighty
prophet, who appeared iu their territory
in ancient times, and whose form has
been seen on a mountain-top by some Of
the older Indians. - Trenton (N J)
AmerieaE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Beat Racing in the Navy.

While the naval officers do not active
ly participate in these races, they take a
great interest in them, and do what they
can to encourage the sport. They serve
as starting and finishing judges, anil see
to it that the contests aro conducted
with fairness and courtesy. Wherever
a squadron of the navy assemblies, these
races are sure to be rowed, and in them
men and officers alike take just as keen
interest as do the students and professors
Of rival colleges in the rcgettas which
wind up the college sports every sum-
mer; and it is not at all unusual for little
wagers to be laid on the result of the
contests. This very naturally adds to
the interest not only in the forccastle,
but in the wardroom and cabin as well.
But the sport itself is always the main
thing, and your genuine sailor-man is as
keen a sportsman as can anyShere be
found.
The races are usually four miles
straight-away, the finish being some.
where within the anchorage of the squad
ron. The defeated crew toss their oars
in salute to the victors, who row back to
their ship, and as each one climbs over
the side, he is congratulated by officers
and men for the good work he has done,
and there is a mighty cheering on all
sides. When the contesting crews have
nearly reached the starting point, per-
mission is given TO the men to 90 aloft,
and the rigging is soon alive with
anxious and excited watchers, who from
their lofty perch &c. a good view OF the
whole course. Cheer follows cheer from
the ship whose boat is ahead, and every
man aboard, from captain to dust-hole
boy, is proud of the WORK his crew is
doing. When the contesting crews have
returned, and been congratulated or
condoled with as TO their good or bad
fortune, order once more reigns aboard
ship, aud the discipline, which for a
little while was relaxed, is NV re
sumed.
There is nothing Official in these races,
and the crews arc made up, as a rule, by
general consent. Some old quarter
master is usually made the captain Of the
crew, and he selects his men after a care
full observation of their capacity in drills,
and at other times when oars have to be
used. These crews do not have to 90
through a long course OF training for
these contests, as do the young gentle
men OF the colleges. The blue jackets
on man .of-war are always in training,
and are about as ready one day as an
other for long pull and a hard race.
When several fleets are together at one
place, races between the crews of the
ships of various nations are not fire.
quent. -Harpers Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-12-11
Foreign.

Is tho Lower House of the Reichsrath at
Vienna the Minister Of Commerce an
nounced that in spite OF tho commercial pol
lev of the United States the Austrian Gov
ernment hal decided to take part officially
in the Chicago Worlds Fair.
A COMMERCIAL treaty between Germany
and Belgium has been concsu led.
TEE Inauguration Of President Ponciano
Lsiya took plecs at Tcgucigalpa, Honduras.
in the presence OF q great crowd OF spscta-
tors. The ceremonies were impressive and
the reception OF the new President by the
popuace was enthusiastic.
A TERRIBLE ipcendiary fire occurred at
Asen. Arabia. 200 houses and two syna-
gocues. comprising the entire Hebrew quar-
f,r' having been burned 70 the ground. Eight
persons perished in the flames and numbers
werc injured.
LArg adviccs from Pekin, Chins, say that
thn,ra,r-eut forces number only l5JJ, and
that tho uur ising is merely local; the i'm
perial t=ooos at the Great Wall are being
reinforced.
AFArAL accident occurrei IN ths Age
croft ColIiery. near Manchester. Englau1-
Thirty men were working in the pit which
gradually became fllet with chokedamp.
An of them. vita the exception Of six, suc-
ceeded in making their escape uninjured.
Two of the lstter were rescued. The Other
four were suifocatsd.
CAREFUL estimates of the results Of the
recent japanese earthquake now places the
nun,ier OF dead nt s56e; injured, 10. l20, with
Sc. G3O buildings wholly, and 2s,68 partly,
destroyed. Over four hundred and forty
thousand people havo bcan rendered home
Iesc
The Suspension Of two hanks and thres
building societies has created sonstbing ap-
preaching a financial panic in Melbourne
Australia.