The new North-west., 1892-10-15
CAPITAL GOSSIP.

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had the best of the fight from the first
round, and it now appears that this adj
vantage will continue until the final and
complete knockout OF their opponents
If the Democrats have any encouraging
reports ii is difficult to ascertain from
what section they receive them. The
situation in New York has grown so un-
satisfactory to them that they no longer
endeavor to conceal their alarm, but are
making Herculean efforts to heal the
dissensons in their ranks and make
some show of a united fight. Their
presidential candidate has been repeat
edly called to New York city to lend his
efforts toward quieting the chickering's
and strife within the party ranks, but it
does not appear that he has met with
any degree of such. Indeed, it is re-
ported that Mr.. Cleveland has himself
recently expressed grave doubt Of his
ability to carry the state. This is impor-
tant, if true, for, with all the speculation
as to possible changes it is generally
conceded that New York and Indiana
remain as heretofore, the most impor-
tant battle grounds. A recent source of
great discontinue to the Democrats in
New York is the effect produced by the
reported denunciation of Cleveland by
General Daniel E. Sicklcs. This began
with a speech which General Sickles
made to one of the Grand Army posts
during the recent enchmpment in this
city, and was followed up by his subse-
quent confirmation Of his re marks. He
denounced Cleveland roundly for his
treatment of the old soldiers, aid spoke
in terms of high praise Of President
Harrison. 1t has since been reported
that the General will carry his detection
! o the length Of making several speeches
for the Republican national ticket, and if
he does the effect will be marked, as he
is very popular with the old veterans in
New York and elsewhere.
AS to Indiana, reports being received
here are full Of encouragement to the
Republicans President Harrison is un-
douhtedly stronger in his own state than
he was four years ago, while the Demo
Gratis are not as we'll united as at that
time. Ex-Governor Gray and his friends
{ have not recovered from their anger at
his failure to receive the vce-presiden-
tial nomination, and are reported to be
: sulking and lending no assistance in the
campaign. With 50 gloomy an outlook
in these two important states it can
readily be seen why the Democratic
national committee is ''rainbowchasing"
! in the West As a prominent Republi
, can here expressed it the other day,
F 'they see that the fight is going against
them in New York and Indiana. and that
they no longer enjoy the certainty of a
: solid South, and they are simply 'whis-
tling to keep their courage up when
!, they talk about gains in the Vest
! While the fight is first to elect the
presidential ticket, the Republican man
n ayers are not ne glecting the congressional
n elections. The subcommittee having ir
i, charge that branch of the work has re
J, Gently been holding sessions in this city.
r and the members express great conf
dence in the prospect OF the Democratic
: majority being overcome. In the Fifty
n first congress the Republicans had sew
|. enteen representatives from the South
g while in the present congress they have
IS but four 1t is believed that at least the
old Republican representation from thai
# section can be restored, while it is fel,
!, that the tariff issue will cause sufticien
changes throughout the country to altel
> the political complexion of the nex'
~ house.
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e It is pleasant relief from politics te
f note pretty little romance which hat
J. its recent scene in one of the government
9 departments One day last June hand
some and wealthy widower from New
Jersey had some business at the census
office, and it SO happened that he was
directed to the room Of the chief of a
G division, in which a number Of attractive
tvpewriters were at work. The chief
i was temporarily absent, and the visitor
e was furnished with the desired informa-
i ton by one Of the prett>est young ladies
r in the room. Her sweet face and charm
r ing manner made a deep impression
r upon the wealthy widower, and he sought
a further opportunities to visit the censue
It office, always finding it convenient tc
# consult the aforesaid young lady. In
Il due course Of time he became quite well
II acquainted with the fascinating clerk
e and the friendship thus commenced has
r recently been converted in a matrmo-
e NAL alliance. The heroine of the ro-
d nance Is we'll known in social circles
e here, as she comes of an excellent family
s and is welcome guest in the bes
Q society. To assist her widowed mother
a she accepted an appointment in the cen
e sus office, but she now relinquishes he.
Il position to remove to her newly-choser
e home. -&t&<
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70 Another foreign count is in trouble il
d this country, and this time he is al
l. attache Of one Of the legations in thi
is city. Count Eugene de Mitkiewich il
e charged with defranding New Yorl
e, merchant out Of about $4,000, and thu
N alleged sufferer threatens arrest ant
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