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THE RULING PASSION.
He Drove Hard Bargain with q Kind
Hearted Undertaken.
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xcTdS SVttngs.l
Some of these New York people are not A
liberal as they might be. A wealthy man died
last week-Mr. Lazarus Dives. He was YER,
rich and correspondingly close. He was an
expert at driving o close bargain. Not ionf
since having been sick for several months hf
became convinced that his time had come. He
made bis will, disposing of his immense for.
tune. He then sent for the undertaken. he
had often noticed how promo the average
undertaken is TO take an unfair advantage
financially Of the remains. so be determined
not to be swindled even after he was dead.
The solemn-looking undertaken entered the
chamber of the invalid. and they proceeded TO
discuss the appropriation bill item by tam.
They wrangied good deal over the STROUD, -
the undertaken wanted to make IL unnecessarily
large and comfortable. IL was cut down SOW
sral yards until IL was a pretty tight &c, bus
the charge Of 81 for ice exssperated the pros
pective corpse more than anything olse.
Seven deyilsi" he exclaimed sitting mp In
bed; do you suppose Pm going to pay for eli
that ice? Arc you going to put me TO the az
pense OF keeping me on ice all SummerP
ut will require seven dollars worth OF Toe
to freeze your body properly, replied the under
taker.
81 don't pay no seven dollars. That's more
than pay for ice during the entire season.
don't need any such quantity of ice for my 70
mains"
u, yes, you 40, replied the undertaken,
never use less than seven dollars worth In
freezing stiff"
You have got to knock a dollar on the ics,n
responded the invalid feebly, sinking back 81.
hausted on his pillow. 81 will not need q
much as an ordinary corpse"
why won't you need as much ice a. any
other corpseP" asked the undertaken
Because" gasped the invalid, ST always
have cold feet, and-last Winter-my feet
were partially-frozen."
These were his last words; he revived little
when the undertaken said he would knock .
quarter of dollar off the ice. He moved his
lips as ifto compromise on six dollars and hall,
but he could not speak. The vital spark had
fed.
=" He has gone to place where ice Is scsros1
than 1t Is In New York" remarked the under
taker, as he put On his hat and withdrew from
the chamber Of death.
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Mrs. Harrison I'm washington.

On Tuesday morning, Sept. 90, President
Harrison Informed his wife that she would start
at once for Washington from Loon Lake, which
news frightened up the sick lady at once she
expressing her Joy at the prospect of going
back to the White House. Her physician, DR..
Gardner, said he fully realized the great risk
attending her removal, but he felt confident
that Mrs. Harrison would be able to stand the
journey, aud she would be greatly benefited
by the change
The start was made at Ills o'clock In the
afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 90, Mrs. Harrison
being conveyed the three miles to the nearest
railroad station in what is called mountain
wagon. The journey to the cars was safely
made, the sick woman standing the strain very
we'll. The train started at 1915 p. m. for
Washington, reaching here on Wednesday
morning, Sept 81, and she was at once removed
from the Baltimore & Potomac Depot at Sixth
street to the White House.
Mrs. Harrison stood the trip remarkably
well considering her condition, and DR..
Gardner expects that marked Improvement
will at once manifest itself, owing to the
change of scene and climate.
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Meeting of Odd Fellows.

The principal business transacted at the ses-
sion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows, Sept. 90, was the election Of officers
for the ensuing year, as follows: Grand Sire,
g. F, Campbell, London, Ont; Deputy Grand
Sire. ]. w. Stebbins, Rochester. N. Y; Grand
Secretary, Theodore A. Ross Columbus, o., and
Grand Treasurer, Isaac A. Shepard, Philadel-
phia.
The Grand Sire's annual report shows that
the net increase of active Lodge membership
from Jan. 1, 1891. to Jan. !, 1892. was 4s.807.
This is the largest increase ever made in a
single year in the history Of the Order. The
total Lodge membership is 721, l46, and includ-
ing the Sisters of Rebekab, S02. s3I. The Order
has an annual revenue of nearly $7,750,000.
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Col. THOMAS P. MacManus Dead.

Col. Thomas P. MacSIanns died at his rooms,
on Second street northwest, on Saturday. Sept.
10. He was native of New York City, but
had called Texas his legal homo for many
years, going there long prior to the war of the
rebellion. During the war he rendered valu-
able service in recruiting soldiers for the Union
in Texas and acting as a scout and guide for
the various commanders of the Department of
the Gulf commencing with Gen. Butler when
he first occupied New Orleans, up until the
close of the war;
Since 1866 Col. MacManus had spent large
portion of his time in Washington, where he
had successfully prosecuted some of the largest
cotton and Indian depreciation claims and he
was q well-known figure on the streets.
He leaves a son and two daughters. He was
buried from Lees undertaking establishment
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Third and
Four.and-a-half streets, at IL o'clock Tuesday
morning
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TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.
Gen. Walkers Suggestions for Q Needed Act
of Congress.
YuLs Rerie,D1


As the best means of conveying my own
thought l will outline the kind of law that
would, In my judgment, meet the case. The
United States should make proclamation that
for 10 years from and after Jan. /, 1893, de-
post of $l00s hall be required from every alien
entering It's ports; that in case any person
making such deposit shall depart out OF the
country within three years after the time Of
payment, the amount shall be refunded to him /;
that at the expiration of the term OF three
years the amount of the deposit shall be repaid
to every depositor then remaining in the coun-
try upon the presentation of satisfactory evil
dence that he Is at the time law-abiding aud
self-supporting citizen that no power of attor-
ney given or assignment made, prior to the
day when such repayment by law becomes due
shall have any effect to enable any other person
than the immigrant himself to receive such
money or any part thereof, and that no part
thereof shall be subject to attachment to salts
~ any debt contracted prior to such date. The
law sball expire by Limitation Jan. /, 1903.
Such a measure wonld at once cut of nine
tenths Of the immigration which would other
wise take place during the next 10 years. 1t
would not prevent tens of thousands of thrifty
Swedes, Norwegians, Germans, and men Of
other nationalites coming hither at their own
expense, since great numbers of these people
now bring more than that amount Of money
with them. II would not prevent tens of
thousands sending back to the cold country"
for relatives, since the average savings of our
working people reach several times the amount
of the proposed deposit But such law would
put stop to the system, now in full blast, OF
the wholesale manufacture Of European emf
grafton. Never was any matter moro COM
pletely the subject of commercial exploitation.
The steamship and railway companies have
their agents throughout Europe working it up
deliberately and systematically.
money test, like that proposed, would at
once reduce immigration to small dimensions
an object of incalculable importance. 1t would
also raise the average quality, socially and
industrially, of all the immigrants actually
entering the country. Itwould do ninety Dine
hundredtbs of all we want done. It would do
this with the minimum of cost and of attendant
evils, and do 1t easily, quickly. surely. What
more can one ask in respect to q measure of
State policy?
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The Kearssge is i'm Commission.

The ceremony of going into commission hav-
ing been performed, the officers of the model at
Grand Army Place are: Commodore Nichols,
commander; Lieut.. Whitmeyer. Executive
Officer. with Eusigns Montgomery and King as
Aids; Surg. Proctor, Quartcrmaster Brust,
Paymaster Roberts, and Boatswain Baker,.
Among those of the crew present who partici-
pated in the fight with the Alabama were Philip
Weeks. Gunner; Henry Cook, Captain of the
Starboard Watch ; Julius Baker. James MCGEE.
James O. Stone. Powder Monkey; Seamen
Buckley, John Woodbury., Austin Quimby,
James Tucker, and Charles Fisher.
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who voted for the motion left the hall, formed
q minority Convention, and made their own
nominations The majority Convention was
composed entirely of Weaver men, while the
others were Clevelardites.
The Prohibition State Convention Of South
Dakota nominated A. b. Alexander for Gov
ernor. The Cleveland faction of the Demo-
cratic party in Colorado, for Governor j. Il.
Maupiu.
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The Tlowerless City.

The pet name of Chicago is the Garden
City" or at least 1t once was. and the legend
on its coat of arms is "Urbs In Horto." 1t
therefore seems strange to read of monthly or
weekly flower show in cities like Boston, when
an annual flower show Is all We can boast Of If
We except the public parks. there are fewer
flowers In Chicago than in any great city in the
more towering plants. shrubs, and flower seeds
In Rockford than in Chicago. There are few
private greenhouses or Conservatives in the
CITY. and the flower trade here is very small.
snd is-chicdy confined to the demands Of funer.
els and weddings
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Under a Ban.

Rev. John Klindworth. who is pastor of
Lutheran church in Galena, Ill., and his son,
who has charge of country parish, are causing
q sensation by their hostility to the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Farmers Al
lance The son refused tho sacrament to
members of either organization. The father
belonged to the Grand Army, and notified him
TO withdraw from the Order or stand suspended
from the church. Sass sticks to his brass but
tons and stays at home Sundays. The preach
ers declare that tho organizations are secret,
and that ban has been proclaimed by their
synod against such bodies.
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To Invite President Harrison.

The Committee of New York citizens ap.
pointed to invite President Harrison to be
present and participate in the celebration of
Columbus Day in New York City next month
arrived in Washington on Tuesday evening.
Sept 90, over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The members of the committee are Gen. Horace
Porter, of Gen. Grants staff; Lispenard Stew
art, VIM. Sulzer Howard Carroll, II. L. Garden,
Evan Thomas 3. J. Hoguet. Gen. Martin. T.
Mcmahon, D. 8. Brown, T. ]. Brown, aud Geo.
G (1auSsen
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LOOK LAKE. n. Y. Sept. is. 1892.
To Comrades Now in Washington.

1t is of the utmost Importance that the COM
rades now in Washington register at their
corps headquarters in Grand Army Place.
Their names and addresses will obviously prove
of great value to other comrades of their regi-
ments, and although they may not succeed in
meeting those they wish while in Washington,
the possession of these addresses will fill long
felt want
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Ada Re1,an In Silver.

One of Montaras exhibits at the Worlds
Fair will consist of statue of solid silver, to
cost $50, 000 and to stand on pedestal made
of $3.50 600 worth of gold. Miss Ada Rehan, the
actress, has been chosen as the model as she Is
considered to be one of tho most perfectly
formed of American women. The figure will
represent Justice standing on the Globe, with
advanced foot resting on the continent of North
America, holding her ft-hand balances equally
poised, ono side filled with gold and the other
with silver coin, and in her right hand the
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-22
Senator Proctor serenaded.

The Green Mountain boys rendered Senator
Proctor and wife, of Vermont serenade at
avenue on Tuesday evening. Sept. 20. The
Sherman Band, of Burlington, VT, furnished
the music Senator Proctor, Past Commander
in-Chief Veazey, and Hugh Henry, Depart
ment Commander of Vermont, made speeches,
after which collation. was served on the lawn.
Cheers were given by the comrades for Senator
and Mrs. Proctor, aud everybody had an en-
ioyable time.
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Negro Troubles I'm Arkansas.

township, Calhoun County, Ark. is reported.
At q meeting of the blacks the other evening
general fight ensued. Capt James, an old and
respected white citizen was shot in the leg, four
negroes were killed. and several more were
wounded. Tho new election law has caused
tho dissatisfaction of the negroes.
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Injured by a Runaway Horse.

A horse attached to a buggy took fright at
the cable cars on Virginia avenue southwest
on Tuesday, Sept go. ran away and over an
old veteran named w. II. Hutchins seriously
injuring him. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital and his wounds dressed, after which
he was removed to his stopping place. The
frightened horse ran into tree and smashed
the buggy to pieces and injured the driver
severely.
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Three Bits OF Calico.

Three pieces of the first calico printed In the
United States will be presented to the Worlds
Fair Commissioners for exhibition through
Commodore Bradley. one of the best.known
men in northern New York, who got them
from Judge Waldron, of North Creek. Tho
calico was printed at Joh9sburg, Warren
County, and ono Of the pieces Is from the we'd
ding dress of the first lady married in that
town.
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If you want to buy buggy, wagon, harness
or anything else In the line of horse equip
ments you can save money by ordering from
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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First Defenders, souvenir Meda,.

During Encaupment week q souvenir medal,
OF which the accompanying cut Is an illustra.
tion, will be placed on sale.
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President Harrison Sends His Regrets.

On Monday, at the conclusion of his address
at the dedication ceremonies at Grand Army
Place, Commander.in-Ch Chief Palmer read the
following letter from President Harrison. He
also stated that the President would have to
withdraw his invitation to the Grand Army to
a reception at the White House on Wednesday
evening:
Loon LAKE. y. Y. Sept. is, 1892.
Gen. John Palmer, Commander in Chicf, GAR.
i had looked forward with much interest TO the
great rehearsal in Washington neg; Tuesday OF the
victors' march OF 1865. ! would have esteemed 1t
one of the highest honors Of my public life to havc
welcomed 10 The National Capital, and TO have
received in its historic avenue, this representative
assembly of the men who not only saved the city
from threatened destruction, hut made ii the worthy
political Capital of an unbroken Union. II would
also have been of the most favored and tender
incidents of my private life to have taken these
comrades again by the hand; but nil this has been
denied TO by the intervention of a sad and
imperative duty and / can only ask you TO give TO
all my cordial greetings and good wishes.
Accept my sincere thanks for your very kind
and sympathetic message.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
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UNDER WASHINGTON
MONUMENT.
Impressive and Inspiring Ceremonies at
the Ded cation of Grand Army Place.

HE piece of ground be-
tween the Executiv We
mansion and the Wash
ington monument which
has been known by the
residents of the Capital
City for the past 100
years as the White Lot
was formally christened
Grand Army Place, with
appropriate and inter
esting ceremonies, on
Monday. Sept. -.
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Tricks with Figures.
Rochester Post E1press.

A Rochester banker. who Is interested In
Mathematics discovered way In which the
nine numerals could be arranged 30 as to make
100, using each figure but once. This was the
way,
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formed politicians believe Mr.. Cleveland will
carry the State also. We shall get six or seven
electoral votes in Michigan, while Iowa. Wis
consin, and Illinois will be holly contested,
with the chances in our favor in all Of them. or
certainly in Wisconsin and Illipois. The Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor will be elected
in Illinois by considerable majority, unless
great change takes place between this time and
November, and the indications are that the
Democratic electoral ticket will be chosen also.
Upon the whole think the election OF 8 Dem
ocratic President and Vice-President by the
votes of the people is reasonably certain, but 1t
will not be accomplished without hard work
all along the line."
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Senator Allison, in an interview In New
York the other day, said:
"The people everywhere that have been
agree that the real issue is the tariff, whether
our system shall be completely overthrow, or
whether free trade shall be successful over 1t
and all our duties upon imports shall be levied
upon the idea of securing the most revenue and
having no other end in view. 1t seems to mo
that upon this issue there can be no reasonable
doubt as to our success and this feeling pre-
walls In the West as we'll as In the East
"There is much talk of fusion as between
the regularly organized Democracy and the
Peoples Party and other parties having a COM
mon end to defeat the Republicans. This
fusion is not likely to materialiZe. even In the
States where it is proposed, as the Republicans
in those States are rapidly coming to the con-
clusion that the end aimed at is simply the
success of the Democratic party with its free
trade and confused currency. So that, while 1t
may appear that fusion on these lines gives
hope of success, when the votes are counted
those who have hitherto voted with the Re.
publican party will still adhere to it when
election day comes"
The Democrats last week nominated George
T. Werts, native of Hackettstown. N. j., at
the State Convention. Werts has been 4 prom.
inent member of the State Senate and Is the
father of the present ballot reform law of New
Jersey.
The Bay State Republicans nominated Hon.
William IT. Halle of Springfield, for Governor.
by reclamation. The Montana Democrats
chose for Governor r. E. Collins George
Clark, Cleveland Democrat, was Endorsed for
Governor by the Republicans of Texas in Con-
yention at Fort Worth. In Wyoming, Edward
lvenson, Of Albany, is the nominee of the Re-
publicans for Governor. Ho Is retired mer-
chant and banker whose political services arc
limited to assistance in the management Of the
State University.
The Democratic State Convention in Nevada,
to nominate Electors and State ticket met at
Carson Thirty-two Delegates voted against
the motion to nominate Electors, and the nine
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-22

Ex- Gov. John D. Long, of Massachusetts,, the
other day said in an interview, when asked If
he was a candidate for the United States Sem
atorship, that he was not a candidate and should
not enter the contest. He has had his day in
politics and 1t was very pleasant experience
while it lasted, but now all the course of his
life is changed and he is giving all his attention
to his profession.
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Judge Bnndy, at New Castle Ind, has rem
dered his decision in the gerrymander case
Tie suit was brought to have the apportion-
ment law of 1891, referring to legislative dis
tricts declared unconstitutional. Tho reasons
alleged were Its unfairness and prejudice. The
suit was brought by Republicans and was be-
fore Republican judge The decision is in
favor of the petitioners declaring the law nm
constitutional, and ordering the County Clerk
to post election notices under the law of 1879
The case will be appealed to the Supreme
Court.
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The Bay States Third Party held its Con-
vention at Boston. The following candi-
dates were nominated, For Governor. Maj.
Henry VIM, of Maiden; Lieutenant Gov.
ernor, W. J. Shields, of Boston; Secretary OF
State, George Kempton, of Sharon; Auditor,
Maurice NJ. Sanders, of Springfield; Treasurer,
General Herbert Mcintosh, of Worcester, and
for Presidential Eectors-at-large. Edward Bel
lamy, of Chcopee and George F. Washburne,
Of Boston.
This is Maj. Winn's second nomination by
the Third Party, as he was a candidate last
year, receiving 1,749 votes at the polls.
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The campaign In Michigan although fairly
opon is not marked by any excitement and
very little interest is manifest In the cities
clubs are being organized and occasional meet
ings are held, but politics does no. interfere
with business. The Repriaicau Convention to
nominate a candidate for Justice of the Su-
preme Court to succeed Judge 4. b. Morse,
resigned, will! take place Sept. ~. The Dem
ocrats will meet for the Same purpose Oct. 4.
The Democrats this yearwiii pay particular at
tention to the Legislature and to Congressman.
They are combining, wherever possible. with
the Peoples Party, and IN SIX of the eight dis
tric:s where nominations have been made the
people and the Democrats have joint candidates.
Combinations are being effected in other dis
tricts, and in many Counties.
The Republicans are not harmonious and
The Democrats are, on the surface at least.
The Republicans are claiming all but Two Of
the IL districts for Congressman and Presiden.
tial electors, but it is believed that t!ey stand
a poor show Of getting even six, as matters
are shaping themselves.
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The Peoples Party in New Hampshire held
its first State Convention at Manchester. when
the following nominations were made by accia-
nation Governor, w. Noyes, of Derry Presi-
DENTAL Electors, George Carpenter of Swansey;
Fred Blanchard, of Concord; Remly S. Sede-
linger of Gorham, and Sumner F. Clafin, OF
Manchester.
The platform indorses the National platform !;
declares in favor of annual State elections;
condemns the State Legislature for allowing
railroads to increase their capital stock favors
the reference of all proposed tax laws to the
people for approval; declares against corpora
tions employing private armed bodies Of men,
and favors reduction of hours OF labor.