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brother who WIS established In business at
Sandwich, n H., bnt remained with him but q
short time when lie went to Boston aud made
his first start in business an errand boy IN a
Milk stree. store He sent fer his brother, ana
they started clothing business in New Bed
ford, Mass. Later be purchased clothing
store in Boston. and returned 10 that city. lie
psospered. and brought his mother, three SIS
ters and four brothers across the sea aud settled
them in comfortable home. Mr.. Mcrss was
elected to Congress for the first time in 1876,
after being twice defeated. In Congress he
won praise from political opponents as well
rs from Democratic friends At the time Of
the great Boston Ere the store and fortune of
rival merchant, who was also bitter political
opponent, were swept away, and Mr.. Morse
came to his aid with tender Of unlimited
credit. Mr. Morse was twice elected TO the
National Democratic Convention.
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IL was on New Years Day of 1890 that Mrs.
Abrsm Van Buren, the lovely bride of the son
and Private Secretary Of the President, was
introduced to Washington society as the mis-
tress of the White House. She is described as
having been ~ lady of rare accomplishments,
very modest, yet perfectly easy in ser manners
and vivacious in conversation. VI , was uni
versally admired, and bore the fstigue OF n
three hours levee with patience and pleas
antry. which must indeed be inexhaustibie 10
last one through so severe q trial"
1t was at leyee during the time of Presi-
dent Tyler that Washington Irving and Charles
Dickens had their notable meeting, and TIE
MqdisoTiGH said Of these receptions: at seems
to US that these levees az now conducted are
peculiarly adapted to the genius Of our repub-
lican institutions. insomuch as all who please
may attend without infringement of etiauek"
These public receptions were notable features
of Washington life during the Arthur and
Cleveland Administrations and never since
they were hung have the White House doors
swung open more frequently to admit the
public than during the present Administration.
The social features Of official life in Wash
ington are growing more democratic each year.
At the public receptions America brushes
shoulders with Europe. Asia, and Africa. and
no criticisms are passed, no invidious distinc-
tons shown. But New Years of 1893 in
Washington, with the shadow of sorrow
lowering over the Chief Magistrate, will be
quieter than ever before in the history of thu
White House.
ISABEL WoRRELL BALL
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TIE IOWA AND BROOKLYN.
The Cramps May Not Build Both of tn
New Battieshfps


New Battieships.
The probabilities are that the Messrs. Crsmp,
who we're the lowest bidders in the recent con-
test, may not build the two now men of. war.
after all. No formal decision has yet been
reached in the matter. but it is understood that
Secretary of the Navy Tracy would be pleased
to see 4 wider distributor of the work, and is
seriously contemplating the awarding one Of
tho two ships TO the Union Iron Works. of San
Francisco, Cal, who are the next lowest bid
ders. There is difference of S54 600 between
the Cramps bid and that of the San Francisco
firm for the armored cruiser Brooklyn, and
$40, 600 for the battleship Iowa.
In calculating tho difference in cost of con-
struction between the East and West it has
been customary to add per cont. in favor of
the Western firm. By making thi allowance
the bid Of the Union Iron Works for tho armored
cruiser is well within the limit. The differ
ence between the bids for the hattlesilps, how
ever, exceed the per cent limit, so that the
armored cruiser only could be awarded to the
Union Iron Works. Secretary Tracy has
stated, it is understood, that he will mako the
award for this vessel to the Union Iron Works
if the Chief Constructor and Engineer in Chief
so recommended. These officials have the mat
ter under advisement and it is said will prob.
ably recommend that the Western firm be given
the contract for the construction of the Brook
lyn. With their large contracts on hand for the
Inman steamers and other Government work,
it is thought at the Navy Department that the
Messrs. Cramp will not interpose any serious
objection to one of the new vessels being built
in the West, notwithstanding that they are the
lowest bidders and would have good ground
for demanding the contract were they so dis
nosed
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ARMY AND NAVY.

The decision arrived at by Secretary of War
Elkins to augment the military forces in Texas
by three troops of the 9TH q. S.>Cav., will be
received with delight by every officer and sol.
der in that Military Department., if anything
can be judged from their frequent demands
upon the General of the Army for more troops.
The fact is that department. has been one regi-
ment short ever since the 9TH Cav was moved
West two years ago. In ordering the three troops
from Fort Riley the Commanding General has
directed that all possible haste be made in
reaching the Mexican border. The purpose of
the department is to make q vigorous and
thorough campaign along the border in search
Of the revolutionists. and if necessary other
troops will be ordered to the assistance Of Gen.
Wheaton. With the Sd u. s. Cav, already in
the field, the 18th and 23d Regiments Of Infan-
try to draw upon. and the three troops of cav
airy from Fort Riley specially mounted and
equipped for service in the jnngles along the
Rio Grande. it is Gen. Schofeld's opinion that
Gen. Wheaton will be able to bring the pro.
tracted depredations Of Garza's band to close.
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Now, when the car came by, the only place
that Mr.. Reed had any chance of moldng his
plastic form to was one of those single seats
beside the gripman with the aforesaid occu-
pant Tom Immediately made up his mind
that he wanted the major part of that seat, and
when he makes up his mind that he wants any
thing he generally gets tiff the majority is
back of him.
The car stopped. and Mr.. Reed began to
squeeze himself into the seat without even
glancing at tho former occupant, whom the
other passengers began to think was out Of
sight"
Not until the car had begun the descent OF
Capitol Hill did Reed look around to discover
If he could find him-with whom he was
sharing about IA inches of pine board. Then
he saw that Representative Rockwell of New
York, was being favored with covering that
an Esquimaux's overcoat was not a marker to.
1t so happens that the entente cordiale be-
tween Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Rockwell, while it is
pleasant enough, is not such as would influence
Winters day and give it to Mr.. Reed if the
latter felt chill run down his back.
During the last session of Congress Mr.. Rock
wells seat was contested by Mr.. Noyes, Re-
publican, and the Democratic Committee on
Elections decided in favor of the Republican,
Dir. Noyes. During that controversy Mr.. Reed
did not Overexert himself to aid Mr. Rockwell
in keeping his seat. Hence this feeling.
When Mr. Reed discovered that it was Mr..
Rock we'll whom he was sheltering, he was pro-
fuse in his apologies. and said, ~ had no idea
that these seats were SO narrow"
"Oh, that is all right" replied Mr.. Rockwell,
meekly. "That is not the first time that you
have tried to crowd me out of seat"
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COLLECTED FROM CANADIANS.

1t is but little over three months since the
partial measure of retaliation proclaimed by
President Harrison, in regard to the diserim-
inatingWelland Canal tolls levied by Canadians
went into effect on the Sault Ste Marie or st.
Marys Falls Canal. The execution of this law
fell principally upon E. B. Howard, Collector
of Customs at Marquette. Mich, who seems to
have strictly inforced the law, as be reports to
tho Treasury Department. that during the
month Of September he collected tolls to the
amount of $9.32079, and during October
14,13056. The returns for November have
not yet been received, but they will probably
amount to $4,000, which will make the total
tolls collected from Canadian freights $50, $50.
The proclamation was issued Aug 20, and went
into effect Sept I. Navigation is now practi-
eally closed for the season, so that no further
collections. other than those of November, will
be received.
By the terms Of the proclamation tolls were
levied at the rate of s. ton on all Canadian
freight. As stated in the Presidents message
the further question as 20 whether the privilege
OF transporting goods in bond across United
States territory can be withdrawn from Cana
dian railroads by Treasury order without adj
ditional Congressional action is still under
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ANOTHER HERO DEAD,

John g. Merritt. who for the past % years
has been one of the Chief DOorkeepers of the
United States Senate died on Saturday. Dec.
H. Merritt had gallant record as a soldier In
the LIST MIMI, and was the proud possessor of .
gold Medal of Honor, which he won by an ex-
hibition of gallantry at the battle of first Bull
Run. He was seriously injured IN this action,
and one of his legs was out Of shape on account
of the injury. and. as he used 70 say himself.
he looked like some Of the old bow-legged
darkies who could not stop pig in an alley"
Capt. Merritt was about as well known in
Washington as his Chief Capt. Bassett, who
has been employed in the Senate for over SO
years Merritt was general fayorite with all
Senators and Members and he could be seen in
company with some one Of our distinguished
statesmen almost any day during the sessions
of Congress. He was member of the Grand
Army, and his remains were buried in the
Arlington National Cemetery with military
hOnors.
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AN EXTRADITIoN CASE.

The Department of State is just nov con.
sidering an extradition case which bristles
with unusual features. They are making
efforts to prove man to be an American citi.
zen, not, as is usual in such cases, with
view of protecting him from persecution or
aggression by foreign Government, but, On
the contrary, to establish the fact of his citizen
ship in the United States that he may be-
brought back to this country and prosecuted
for an alleged crime. The person in question
is named David, and he is under arrest in Ger
many on requisition from the United States,
charged with forgery committed in Illinois.
He was born in Prussia, and proof must be fur
nished that he is citizen of the United States,
else the German officials are not required 10
surrender him under the extradition treaty.
The necessary proof, it Is understood, will be
forthcoming from Illinois.
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u, s. GRAMT~CIRCLE.
Mrs. Florence O. George Chosen Unani-
mousIy for tho Next Year.

Mrs. Florence O. George Chosen Unani-
mousIy for the Next Year.
The regular meeting Of o. s. Grant Circle,
Ladies of the Grand Army, was held on the
18th instant After the usual routine business
was concluded, the President, Mrs. Florence
C. George, read the following address
SISTERS: Under the provisions of our
Rules and Regulations, the season is at hand
when we are called upon to elect officers for the
ensuing year, and as your first President deem
it my privilege to address you before retiring
from this office. On the 18th of April 1892
there were assembled 10 good and true women,
at which time was instituted this Circle
under the authority of Mrs. Margaret E.
Stevens, of Newark, n. J. Our roster now
records about 80 members. This showing is to
nue. (as it must be to YOU gratifying and feel
much pleasure in extending to each Individual
member congratulations ON the SUCCESS We have
attained in the first nine months of our exist
ence; but this knowledge, dear sisters, must
not make us content to rest on the laurols We
have won, or to lag in our efforts There is yet
much work to do, and We must keep steadily in
mind the grand purposes of our Order and be
always willing to give our energies for their
accomplishment. One of the virtues taught by
the meek and lowly Nazarehe has been incor-
porated in the faith and profession Of our
Order and that charity which he taught has
DeeU efDpnaSlZcu Dy INC CODulct OF arms IN
great Nation, and has left as our heritage the
widow and orphan. To succor these in their
need and distress is the special mission of our
organization. Let US not tire in the grand and
glorious work. As your presiding officer | have
ever felt grateful for the compliment paid me,
and for the trust and confidence you have re-
posed in me- / feel that have had the good will
aud support of every member in aiding me i'll
the accomplishment of my duties. Wherein I
have proven deficient have always found In
you that cooperation and sympathy which I
have needed. Into the hands of my successor
| cheerfuiIy surrender the emblem of au-
thority, and earnestly bespeak for her the cor
dial and hearty support you have always &C.
corded to me. In harmony there is strength,
and We must with one accord uphold and
strengthen tho hands of our officers. In all
that pertains to our Order let US keep in mind
and practice these grand tenets-Fraternity,
Charity. and Loyalty" ~
After the reading Of this address the Circle
proceeded to the election Of officers, which re-
suited as follows: Pres, Mrs. Florence O.
George; 8. V.-P.. Mrs. s. 8. Thorne; J. V.-P.,
Mrs. Lily Overacker; Chap, Mrs. Margaret M.
Armour; Treas. Miss Margaret Buckley c.,
Mrs. II. J. Devoe; G., Mrs. Mary Meridith
Niles The installation of officers will take
place at the first meeting in January.
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RAILWAY GROWTH AND ACCIDENTS.
Fourth Statistical Report Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.

Fourth Statistical Report of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The fourth statistical report Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission has been prepared by
the Statistican, and contains figures relative
to the capitalization and management of the
railroads and recommends few improvements
Railway mileage in the United States on
June 80, 1891, according TO the reports, Was
los, 402.H miles. This figure indicates the
length OF single-track mileage, the total mile
age OF all tracks being 2l6,14914. The length
of single track per 100 square miles Of terri
tory, exclusive of Alaska was 5.67 miles and
the length OF track per 10000 inhabitants was
26.29 miles. No country in Europe. Sweden
alone excepted, has 10 miles Of line per 10000
inhabitants, while in this country. on the other
band, but two States have less than 10 miles Of
railway per 10000 inhabitants. The increase
in mileage during the year is 1905 miles.
The total number of locomotives used is g.
139, showing an increase Of 1899 during the
year, and the number Of cars was 1215.611, an
increase Of 1894 The number of men en-
ployed on railways was 7o4, 255, an increase Of
1884. The number of men employed per 100
miles of line was 4s6.
The total capitalization Of the railways Of
the United States is s9,829. 475.015. or s6O,s42
per mile of line. This shows an increase in
outstanding capital of $602 per mile.
In narrating the statistics of accidents tho
report continues its dreary tale Of numbers
killed and numbers injured, and shows that
the casualties are greater than in any previous
year covered By reports to the Commission.
The number killed during the year was 1923,
and the number injured was SO, S31. Of these
tota s. the number of employees killed was
$780, and the number injured was 26, no. The
number of passengers killed vas 293, and the
number injured was 1912.
The report concludes with a recommends
ton for certain amendments 70 the Interstats
Commerce Act, which, il is asserted, are neces-
sary to render the statistics OF the business Of
transportation complete and satisfactory.
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NEW APPOINTEES,

The Senate in Executive session last week
confirmed the following nominations:
John C. Sundberg, of California, to be United
States Consul at Bagdad.
First Lieuts John B. Eaton. Sd Art, and
Edgar s. Dudley, ID Art, TO be Assistant
Quartermasters, with the rank of Captain.
First Lieut.. Tasker II. Bliss 1st Art, to be
Commissary of Subsistence with the rank Of
Captain.
First Lieut.. Hoel S. Bishop, 18th Cav.
Second Lieuts. Peter E Traub 1st Cav. and
Armand /. Lasseigue, 7th Inf, TO DO First
Lieuteuant5.
to Do q Captain.
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I II Z: Il AIR

silken texture and lasting fragrance.
No toilet can be considered complete
without this most popular and elegant
of all hair-dressings.
"My hair began turning gray and fall
ing out when was about % years OF
age. / have lately been using Ayers
Hair Vigor, and it is causing new
growth OF hair of the natural color
IL. j. Lowry, Jones Prairie, Texas.
over year ago | had severe fever,
and when recovered, my hair began to
fall out, and what little remained turned
gray. l tried various remedies, but
without success, till at last began to
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To Preserve

The richness, color, and beauty of the
hair, the greatest care is necessary,
much harm being done by the use Of
worthless dressings. To be sure of hay
ing first-class article, ask your drug
gist or perfumer for Ayers Hair Vigor.
1t is absolutely superior to any other
preparation Of the kind. 1t restores the
original color and fullness to hair which
has become thin, faded, or gray. 1t
keeps the scalp cool, moist, and free
from dandruff. 1t heals itching humors,
prevents badness, and imparts to
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TO IMPROVE THE ROADS.

Hon. Allen c. DurboTow. jr, the Congress-
man from the Third District of Illinois, who Ia
very much interested in the Columbian En-
position, has in mind a rneasurs for the bene-
fit of Americans in general and bicycle riders
in particular, and he proposes to Greats Q
Bureau of Roads, which is to be- under the
direction of the Secretary of Agriculture.
1t shall be the duty of this bureau to colleca
information, to investigate rOad-making ma
cbinery, to collect and codify the road laws Of
the various States. from them all &c prepare q
general law and present it to the Legislatures
for passage. Secretary RuSk and Assistant
Secretary Willets heartily favor the proposition.
Mr.. DurborOw has prepared rider 10 the
Agricultural appropriation bill which appro-
PIRATES $4,000 to enable the Secretary Of
Agriculture 70 have the work done.
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The Big Maine Statesman Crushes Fellow
Congressman.
Ex-Speaker Tom Reed. CT Maine always
rides in the grip-car on the cable road to the
Capitol. There are two or three seats on each
side of the Car intended for only one person at
time to use. One of these seats was al
ready occupied, as were all the others i'll the
grip-car, bnt this fact did not disturb the big
ex-Speaker, who wanted to ride home after tho
session of Congress, and he not only intended
to ride but he proposed to sit down while 60
ing home.
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Franklin w. Smith, OF Boston is still agitat-
ng the establishment OF National Gallery of
History and Art in Washington to cost ulti.
sately 100000.
Senator Kyle, OF South Dakota, was called
iome suddenly last week by q telegram an
iouncing the serious illness Of his child. He
Fill not return to Washington until after the
Holiday recess.
4*s
The widow Of Samuel Brown died on satur
lsy afternoon, Dec. II, at her residence. near
Woodstock, Nd, aged - years. Her husband.
ornery one Of the Commissioners of Howard
County, was an uncle Of Senator German.
-
Randall /. Gibsons temporary successor in
the United States Senate, il is thought in
Washington, viii be Don Gallery. . relative
and intimate friend of Gov Foster. Of the
Pelican State, who will have the appointing
power.
An arrangement has been made for the pro-
cuction by Virginia artist OF q fuu-sized CODY
Of the equestrian picture of Gen. Washington
by Stuart now occupying one side of the great
banquet hall at Mount Vernon, and which will
have the same position in the new building at
Chicago.
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Postmaster Field, Of Philadelphia, finds IL
more difficult 20 get rid Of HE Office than IL
was to get IT, an experience that has fallen to
tie lot Of but few ofice-hoiders. He has
twice resigned, but each time reeoBsidered at
the urgent request of the Postmaster. General
who is anxious that there shall be no ebanpe
until Democrat is appointed by Dir. CIeve-
land
Without doubt President Harrison viii short
ly issue an order extending the Civil Service
Law so as 20 include all letter-carriers and the
clerks in free-delivery Postofices throughout
She country. Tt Offices now number COL
and give employment to 2o50o people-1l 200
carriers and $500 clerks. Postmaster General
Wansmaker strongly recommended that this
action be taken, in his last annual report
as.
According to a cable message received by
Secretary Of State John w. Foster, American
exhibitors at the Madrid SPAIN Columbian
Exposition have been most successful. Tbs
United States Charge d'Affaires at Madrid tells
Secretary Foster that merican citizens have
been awarded eight gold, "a silver. and Is
bronze medals. besides receiving honorable
nsntion In many cssea
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ID S {:

Ayers Hair Vigor, and now my hair La
growing rapidly and is restored to its
original color Mrs. Annie Collins,
Dighton, Mass.
II have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
nearly five years, and my hair is moist,
glossy, and in an excellent state of pres
ervation. | am forty years old, and
have ridden the plains for twenty-five
years. "-Wm. Henry OFT, alias "Mus-
tang Bill" Newcastle. Wyo.
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The widow of Samuel Brown died ON satur.
lay afternoon, Dec II, at her residence. near
Woodstock, Nd, aged a. years. Her husband,
ormerly one Of the Commissioners of Howard
County, was an uncle Of Senator German.
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As the result of the conference in New York
between President-elect Cleveland and Senator
Villas, is is stated that Chairman Wall, of the
Wisconsin State Democratic Committee, will
be given place in the Cabinet. The successor
to Senator Sawyer will, it is said, be Repre-
sentative John L. Mitchell, who is reputed to
be the richest man in the State of Wisconsin,
and charitable man along with it. 1t is said
that an old soldier never applies TO him in vain
il he is at all deserving
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Randall L. GibsOn's temporary successor in
the United States Senate il is thought in
Washington, will be Don Gallery relative
and intimate friend of Gov. Foster, OF the
Pelican State, who will have the appointing
power.
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Leopold Morse, who represented the Fourth
District of Massachusetts in the 18th Congress-
died suddenly at the Vendome Hotel In Bos.
ton, on Thursday, Dec. Is. MIR. Morse had
called to see Representative Hitt of Illinois.
who was in Boston attending the reception of
the Boston Merchants Association. While
waiting in one of the reception-rooms of thu
VendOme for his card TO be taken to Mr.. Hit
he was taken with an apeplectic shock. Physi.
clans were summoned, and just as the guests of
the Merchants Association were filing into the
dining room Mr. Morse was being removed tn
house on the opposite side of the street. He
never regained consciousness. and died within
an hour Mr. Morse was born in Bavaria in
1881, and came to this country in sailing
vessel when IL years old. He Joined an elder