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The Chinese Exclusion Axe.

Soon after the Tuesday after the first Mon
day OF last November. the clerksin the Ban
gor Post Office were astonished at little
parcel which a Democrat In those parts
had sent in. The Boston Herald describes
this peculiar transmittendum as "a huge
knife over hundred years old. re-
sembling an ancient haycutter. la
belled .ADLAI's axe" The blade OF
this agreeable little carver is more
than two feet long Doubtless some chief
tain OF those robust races which have loft
such collection OF long distance names to
the Maine lakes were wont to play humble
thepeg with such miniature toys. The
waning races OF later days may have used
knife for cutting q deers throat. and in
baser uses for dividing navy plug. Now
1t has become u symbol and a sign. The
Bangor clerks received 1t as such with
grim merriment. and sent 1t for journey
among their companions In misfortune:
The clerks after tagging IT. carried out the Joke by
starting It journey across the continent to tho
Pacific coast and return.
To-day IL WAS learned that the axe had arrived At
Marquette. Mich. and attached to this formidable gull
lous were tags showing when Il left the Bangor Post
ONCE. and the comments that each messenger had
added A. the axe passed over his route.
Acros the blade Of the knife In black letters were
the words Tho Melancholy days have come
"some of the inscriptions were original and unique
Two are ~ Follows; Democratic knife. return when
their work 10 done TO Bangor The Psn0oscot once
adds; Death 10 civil service"
The spelling OF the inscription In black
shows that the melancholy days have come
noon too soon.
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The Local Boss on the Bench.

Early in the fall OF 1891 Mr.. d. CADY HER
RICK OF Albany was nominated as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Justice OF the Supreme
Court In the Third Judicial district. At that
time Mr.. HERR1CK was serving his party
and himself upon the Democratic State
Committee. representing In that body the
Nineteenth Congress district.
Mr.. HERRIcK was widely known as an
energetic and untiring manipulation Of eau.
cuses and pullcr OF wires. and local Boss
somewhat autocratic within the radius OF his
political faction. 1t Is not necessary to go
behind the facts known to everybody. and
the open circumstances Ut his selection for
Supreme Court Judge In the district where
as party manager he was active and po-
teIt. to justify the conclusion that Mr.. ID.
CApY HERRIcKs nomination for high jul
dicial office was q nomination largely OF
Mr.. HERRIcx's own procuring.
The first thing expected Of Mr.. ID. CADy
HRRRICK when he became candidate for
the bench OF the Supreme Court was the
prompt termination of his relations with
tho party machinery at work for his cleo
ton. His resignation as a member OF the
State Committee was not asked for. but it
was looked for The propriety Of that step
needed no argument. II 1t were not spon-
taneously suggested to Mr.. HEREIcK's
mind by considerations Of personal delicacy
and by the respect due from him to the
judicial office to which he aspired. the ex-
preston Of public opinion. through the
press and otherwise. was too general AMI
too pointed to have escaped Mr.. HERRIcK's
attention.
But Mr.. HERRIcK held on to his post in
the State Committee and persisted IL, exer-
cising its partisan functions throughout
the campaign, in which he figured also as a
candidate for Justice OF the Supreme Court.
Ip the eyes OF citizens generally, he pre-.
sinted an amazing and scenda!ous spec.
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tacle: and his best friends wNe either
silent. or forced to excuse his coAduot on
the ground that Mr.. HERRIcK was not yet
on the bench and that his apparent violation
OF ordinary dccency was probably due to
the belief on his part that political interests
outside OF his own would suffer II he re-
signed before the election.
A year ago last November Mr.. d. CADY
HERRIcK was elected as Justice OF the STU
preme Court for the Third judicial district.
outstanding the scandal OF his appear
ance before the voters. in that campaign.
In the double role OF candidate for Judge
and partisan worker. He carried tho seven
counties constituting tho Third district by
only G444 plurality. or about two-thirds OF
the plurality OF Gov. FLOWER. who carried
the same counties by 0.S93.
Then Mr.. D. CADY HERRrcK became Judge
HERRIcx. lie took his place upon the
bench. still wearing the badge Of the Demo-
cratic state Committee. He wears it to
this day.
The continued and persistent activity OF
Judge HERRICK rs manager OF partisan
politics is spectacle 30 disgraceful that
citizens who contemplate 1t and UNDER
stand Its Significance have hard work to
find words strong enough to express their
disgust. Unlike the earlier aspect Of the
case. when Mr.. HERRIcK was not Judge
but only candidate FOR judicial Office. the
question is now not merely one VI good
taste. or personal delicacy. or decent re-
spect for tho dignity Of the judiciary OF
New York State. For months aud months
this improperly chosen representative OF
the majesty Of the Law has refused to
sever his old relations with the machinery
OF partisanship. We say improperly
chosen. 70. Judge HEER1CK is himself AZ
fording the strongest possible evidence OF
his uniltness for the Office to which he had
himself elected in 1891. His attitude Is up
parently ono Of entire indifference to the
Just and indignant criticism 1t rrovokes.
Judge HERRICK Is in open aud defiant con-
tempt OF his own Court.
Language less plain than this concerning
the indeccncy OF Judge HERRIcK's position
would be inadequate.
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THE WORST OF All.
Chicago Produces n Miscrcnnt whose vyich.
edncss Almost Surpasscs Belief

From ne Indianapolis Sentinel
CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-"Jack tho Bcan Shooter"
is the latest Chicago nuisance. He operates
after night on downtown streets. Women 4
ankles arc the objects OF his mark mansfip
and he never misses. His weapon is an elastic
aling about eighteen inches long. and he uses
1t so skilfully as almost 10 defy detection In
his overcoat pocket he carries a mint OF dred
beans hard rs pebbles. and shoots them with
such forces that they sting Ike smart blow
from q whip.
As Chicaao's streets and walks are nlwars
muddy. except when they are sloppy or slushy
the women arc compelled TO hold up their
dresses whep crossing puddes. and frequently
gets IN liis ncfarlous work When hunting he
always carries his sling crumpled up In his
right hand. After passing his victim face 10
face. hs draws back the sling with his Left
hand. and big hard bean strikes tho woman's
y. and looks around to see what has caused
the tinglinC sensation in her an:le. Jack had
pocketcd his sling meanwhile and Is strollng
lesurely away in search OF other victims.
Nothing in his manner excites tho woman's
Jack II n six-footer. hut relies unon his heels
rather than his fists when in peril A gentle.
man saw him pop shop girl = ankle on La
Salle street. near the City HILL. one evening
street. III tho course OF half n block he heard
two other girls scream. and saw them look
lack to discover who hurt them. but either
detected the villain. Tho gentleman quick.
enod his pace. and when alongside tho scoun.
drel give him u rap on tho ear. Without walt.
ing Tor nm explanation tho fell low ran like q
deer and turning enst on Randolph was soon
lost in the crowd. Tho beams hootcr is a WE'LL
dressed man OF about 81. and is apparently
nctnated bv pure cussedness. Frequent com.
rates In now quarters each night. and thus far
has escaped arrest.
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These appointments and promotions In tho
municipal service were announced yesterday:
James J. Fitzgerald. temporary recording
clerk in the County Clerks office. to be chief
recording clerk at a salary Of S1.4OO. and
John f. Carroll. to be temporary recording
clerk. salary. 81 .07O: John J. Madden. subTna
y fas pstFff 9 nr sn a
Board OF Education. salary $1,000: Patrick
". Donovan. record and bond clerk in the
b. Field. Secretary to Sheriff German. sue
ceedinC his brother Aucustus Field. SALARY
OF the Department Of Taxes and Assessment,
salary $50 q month.
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The geographical distribution OF north
srn icebergs last summer seems to have been
very exceptional. The French steamer La
Manche. which visited Jan Msysn. did not see
a single Ice field or iceberg In tho Journey to
and from that northern latitude. For the nrst
time III the experience Of mariners the ice
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A Nervous BRIDEGROOM.

ATLANTIC CRY. Doc. 2S-The First Presby.
terrain Church was the scene OF q very uretty
wedding at an early hour this morning. the
parties being lienJnmin Spence OF West Bridge
water. Mass. and Miss l'ianca Nerbeok OF this
city. Dur ing the ceremony the groom startled
the invited guests by falling In u faint. His
nervousness agitatcd tho bride, and ii was
feared u postronemcnt would be necessary.
but at his. request. when l,c rcsained his con-
nosure. tho officiating Clergyman completed
the ceremony. Whi,e going down the ai5le the
groom aga in tainted. and was With much diff
lcnlty revived. hut recovered sufficiently 10
take the train FOR his homo in Massach usetts.
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that State they declared their belief by the

that State they declared their belief by the
astounding vote Of 1888 to 1892.
Large as this vote is. 1t cannot be re-
garded as determining the question. even
in California. Many OF us will still continue
to hold the old.fashioned constitutional
theory in regard to the election OF Senators.
And there Is another theory to oppose TO
the new theory OF tho Alliance and the
Californians. There are In fact three dis
tinct questions Should the State Legisla-
lures continue to elect Senators? Should
the people elect Senators directly! Or
should the President appoint Senators!
The last theory IL the most modern.
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Dartmouth College In Luck.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 3O.-The will OF eccentric
Ralph ButterHeld. who lived the life OF re.
cluse in this city for twenty-five years. and
who has been reported as leaving Dartmouth
College SlS0.0OO. will probably result in the
college receiving much more than this sum.
4 conservative estimate Of his estate by the
outside equcsts. and this does not include an
immensely valuable collection OF geological
archaeological. aud other specimens unearthed
at his home yesterday. These II put on the
mars t would realize a small fortune. Every
thing Is willed to Dartmouth College.
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The view which the Washington Evening
Star takes Of Senator HILLS influence and In
tentions. is interesting rather as q curiosity
than as news This enterprisinR Independent
has discovered that the Senator's programme
with respect to the confirmation OF nomlna-
lions is. first, to make Democracy the test.
and. secondly. to jump with both feet on
MuRwumps. Well. that certainly sounds more
reasonable and satisfactory than programme
which would make Mugwumpcry tho test and
Jump with both feet on Den ocrats.
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A pleasant feature Of the late campaign
was the not infreQuent expression OF Demo-
cratic confidence that Dir. CLEVELAND. from a
political point Of VIEW had more sense" and
was better Democrat" than In the cruder
days OF 1884. We have always inclined to
agree with this feeling. and 1t Is to be hoped
that the MURPHY incident will be the last oc.
currence to indicate it's error.
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key 20 GREATNESS.


FT0M me ANhnln COnNuUIoH.
What makes the traders biz TO hum '-what makes his
clerks perspirer
It isnt "drumusrs" sent by train nor messages BY
Nor sAlssmens willy article. not chief accountants
But tbs lamping, humping business, which rssulisth
from tho ads,
OH the ad,, oh the al,
Tho light fAstastic al.
The column. and the psragrap h-tbe page that faces
news.
I,sAyss the merchants business from asoinE to the
bad.
BY srakiny in III, patronage tbs nnb!c can't rrfusG
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Dentistry and Diplomacy.

From The Siam Ftes PreA.
We notice ttat tho United States Legation 10 doing
duty as dentists office and CousuLGenerais court.
This. no doubt Is another good stroke OF business
which Kills two birds with one stone But what il tho
White House were let out in part 10 a publican Tho
American Legation is national property and ought not
10 be converted into drug stores dentists offices
Of the fitness Of things or the dignity of the nag
Is evidently unknown ~ tho American Legation.
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Democrats outside of the Empire State
will henceforth have a clearer understands
ing OF that sort OF partisanship which ia Mug
wumpery In the guise OF Democracy. against
which the New York Democrats have been
forced to contend for so many years past.
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The Clnhnv for January appears loaded with

The Century Tor January appears loaded with
literary riches portrait or Whittier is the fronts
piece: accompanying II is critigue by Elizabeth
stuart Phelrs Marx Twain" contributes a sipty
The MILLION Pound Bank Nute." which relates the ai
ventures Of man i'll London Possessed Of a surI-
Bank o. England note OF large value; the story
reading Tw"ar!iccs on the Great Chinese wall arc
interesting aud convey much new Information aDuH!
that structure and about tho Chinese There IS
M article on the kindergarten movement. with
Pierre Millet tells the story OF his elder broth
sr's early life and Henry A. Eeors discusses Chris
topher North. aprOpos Of an engraving Of the once
famous Scotchman. Ilabot X. browne 10 tho subject
OF an article illustrated with Brownies pictures
and among the continued articles May lie named Mr.
Baiestier's new ftory, Mrs rrnners account OF her
trip to Gypsy Land. the letters OF william aud john
sherman. and n new story w the Rev. Washington
GLADDEN.. Miss Alice Fletcher has an article on Per
sonal studies Of Indian Life.
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that usually blocks the sea between spitzber-
gen and East Greenland had disappeared.
The cause was evidently the persistent north
winds. which drove the ice far south.
Last season would. apparently. have been a
good time to 20 cruising around for the North
Polo or discovering now nords on tho north
east coast Of Greenland.
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BUFFALO. Dec 30-Mrs. Grover Cleveland
and daughter and Mrs. Daniel S. Lamont AZ
rived this morning over tho Central Railroad
in President Depew's private car. Mrs Cleve-
lind il the guest OF her mother. Mrs NJ. j..
perrinn. and Mrs. Lamont is the guest Of Mrs.
G, ". Goodyear,
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Yon Ret!


FINN n, C,rr'ond Plain Dealer.
The banner OF triumphant Democracy will nost long
after its revilers are dead and forgotten.
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From he Du'Hmors Herald.
Miss Maud Zioverzchkuowitinskis was married 10 .
member OF the smith family the other day.
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Come Into the Garden, Maud. but Leave
Your Name Behind You.
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Arifuiiy Approached.

iIpW ne Drroh fIN ~ RS
Mrs Ga27am George, dear. here, an n l,il','
on hnw to Eoep IN oths out OF sca!skin sRcl.,.
VI n"yynn--rhat can't be of much Interest ~
vn,i' ~ YOU have no sealskin surlu"., ,.,di.
Mrs ,ruz2ani- That was what wished 'ou~
rect your attention TO. love.
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TRY the Buffalo special. via New Y"Is 'en'tM-~~
evening ;rgn for Buna.V and Niagara fA1- As~
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-02
MRS. WILDER SCORES A POINT
The Momentous Womans Annex
Fight Not Yet Over.

The grievance committee of the ladies'
annex met yesterday afternoon at the
chamber of commerce. No reporters
were admitted. This important body
consists of Mines. Biler, Winslow, Jenk-
ins, Virgins and Patton. Mrs. Wilder
appeared before this committee to make
statement relative to her appointment
as one of the state board OF lady worlds
fair commissioners. Mrs. L. j. Rose
accompanied Mrs. Wilder, as she was
present when Mrs. Wilder called upon
Mr.. Rose and heard all the conversa-
ton.
Mrs. Hartwell, president of the annex
was also present. The matter was gone
into at great length.
1t would take Philadelphia lawyer
to prepare clear statement, the whole
business being so much involved. At
all events four ladies voted that they
would not endorse the resolutions that
Mrs. Wilder be expelled, and Mrs. Wins
low voted in favor of the resolution.
The grievance committee will report
on Monday, when there will be lively
session. unless all signs fail. 1t is
claimed that Mrs. Wiggins is an inter-
ested party. inasmuch as her husband
told member of the annex that they
had better appoint Mrs. Wilder, saying
that cit was either Mrs. Wilder or no
one.'
One of the bylaws of the annex is to
the effect that no one can be member
of committee interested in any meas
ure. An anxious public awaits with
bated breath the outcome of this pretty
little struggle. 1t is to be hoped that
the matter can be settled soon, 90 that
the fair can be made success.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-02
PERSONAL.

is. Kennedy, crack lacrosse player
of Riverside, is in the city.
Prof. John s. Newberry, professor OF
geology at Columbia college, New York,
ia at the Hollenbeck with Mrs. New
berry.
DR.. R. H. Macdonald, president of the
Pacific Bank of San Francisco, with the
Misses Macdonald, are at the West
minister hotel.
Col. Leon Cert OF Ventura is in the
city on business. Colonel Cert is a great
admirer of Senator. Hill and thinks his
nomination for president is an assured
fact.
Mr.. B. Sheideman, Miss Dorothy
Sheideman, Miss Hattie Sheideman and
Mr.. David Sheideman, who have been
visiting Major and Mrs. E. L. Stern, left
yesterday for San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Deane, George P.
Gilman and family, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
J. Carley OF Chicago, W. S. Mcintosh of
Detroit, J. H. McCombs and family of
st. Louis are among late arrivals at the
Bellevue Terrace hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-02

The Welsh citizens OF Los Angeles and
vicinity last evening most pleasantly
commemorated the anniversary of st.
David, the patron saint of Cumrie,
the land of the Cymri. The exercises
began at O'Clock, in the First Presby-
terian church, with an old. fashioned
Welsh tea, with many edibles sugges-
tive OF the good old land of Wales. The
lecture room was beautifully decorated
with flowers, smilax and evergreens,
and pictures illustrative of the typical
costumes of Cambria were suspended on
the walls. After the tea, the company,
which comprised all of the leading
Welshmen and their families, spent
delightful hour in conversation, calling
up many pleasant "reminiscences of their
fatherland.
Shortly after O'Clock the formal ex.
ercises began in the auditorium. Flow
ers and evergreen had been used in Law
ish profusion in the way of decorations.
Back of the platform was suspended an
American flag, side by side with the
good old shield of Wales bearing the red
dragon and the motto, ''Y Ddraig 'Goch
Ddyry Gychwyn." The chairman of
the evening was Mr.. Rees Llewellyn, of
Llewellyn Brothers of this city, and he
acquitted himself of the functions of the
position in most admirable manner.
The opening address was delivered by
DR.. Lloyd Jenkins. and it was a most
felicitous effort. Then followed a fine
piano solo by Miss Clara Shepperd, and
a we'll sung solo by Miss Mary Griffith.
A recitation by Miss Mary Hughes
was warmly applauded, as were also two
we'll sung selections by the male quar-
tette consisting of w. E. Deity. j. A.
Newkirk, +. Chipron and L. Cinnamon.
The next feature was the appearance
in full Welsh costume of Misses Mary
Ann Griffith, Annie Hughes, Winnie
Llewellyn and Messrs. John Humphreys
and John Llewellyn. The comical hats
and quaint plaid costumes of the ladies
and the velveteen knee breeches of the
gentlemen were heartily greeted. The
of Wales, in which all present joined
violin solo by Miss Pease, vocal solo
Alice Crowell were also notably pleas
w. J. Cooks piano solo was an artistic
performance, and a duet by the Misses
Hughes found great favor. Miss Win
ME Llewellyn gave a delightful piano
solo. which was heartily applauded, and
Mr.. j. Mills Davies gave two excellent
recitations. Mr.. j. H. Humphreys sang
comic song very we'll indeed, and Mr..
Hezekiah Jones gave selection from
Milton in an effective manner, followed
by fine vocal solo by Mr.. Will Deity.
This closed the programme, and after
exchanging congratulations and good
wishes, all went home feeling that St.
David's day had been mostly fitly cele-
brated.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-02
AFTER $1,000 DAMAGES.
Willis Norton's Claim Against the
Terminal Road.

Willis Nortons Claim Against the
Terminal Road.
Yesterday afternoon Attorney w. W.
Conkling filed a suit in the county
clerks Office on behalf of Willis A. Nor
ton against the Los Angeles
Terminal Railway company for 5000
damages.
Norton sets forth in his complaint
that he bought ticket from Los An
geles to Long Beach and boarded train.
He concluded to stop off at Clearwater
station and asked for stop-over check
which was refused him by the train en-
ployes.
Subsequently he boarded another
train on the Terminal road and identi-
fed himself as having presented a
through ticket to Long Beach. The train
men refused to recognize his right to
ride on the train and he was violently
elected therefrom. As consequence
he brings suit for 5000 damages, al
leging that his ticket was an unlimited
one and that he was entitled to stop
, over at way stations between the points
mentioned on the ticket.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-02

Barstow society is all torn up over re-
cent happenings.
| Some little time ago Mrs. Campbell of
Barstow visited San Bernardino and
stayed several days with Mrs. Ross, who
formerly lived at Barstow. Mrs. Camp
bell returned home, and all went merry
until one day Mrs. Curley asked Mrs.
Campbell to read a letter. Mrs. Curley
is an old woman, and is known as Aunt
Hannah. Her eyes are so weak that
she cannot read, and so when she re-
ceived letter from her friend Mrs.
Slay of San Bernardino it was turned
over to Mrs. Campbell to decipher.
Mrs. Slay formerly lived in Barstow,
and OF course she retailed all the
latest gossip. Among other things
she wrote that Mrs. Campbell
during her visit to San Bernardino
sponged on Mrs. Ross who was very
poor woman. Needless to remark this
piece of gossip made Mrs. Campbell
mad, very mad; especially as she had
paid Mrs. Ross for staying at her house.
Soon after Mrs. Slay came to Barstow
to meet friends. Mrs. Campbell as soon
as she heard of Mrs. Slay's arrival put
on her fighting wrapper and started for
the Manning mansion where Mrs. Slay
was domiciled. Mrs. Slay saw Mrs.
Campbell coming and she made a bee
line to Mr.. Prindeville's house. Mrs.
Campbell was too quick for the San Ber-
nardino woman and at once began to
upbraid her in unmeasured terms.
Some of the neighbors hearing the loud
talk rushed to the scene, and Mrs.
Kingsberry said something which dis
pleased Mrs. Campbell. The lat
ter retaliated by striking Mrs.
Kingsberry in the mouth, knock
ing her down and what might
have happened can only be conjectured
if Tom Prndeville had not come to the
rescue. He caught hold of Mrs. Camp
BELLS hands and told the other ladies to
run for dear life, which they did. Mrs.
Campbell swears that she will get even
if it takes her ten years. At last &C.
counts the elite of Barstow were on the
qui vive for further developments.
Justice of the Peace Quigley and Mar
shal Frank Keyes are making herculean
efforts to pour oil on the troubled waters.
Mrs. Campbell is an attractive brunette,
and is as handsome as she is plucky. She
proposes that no one shall malign he".