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The oasis., 1893-06-08

A California court has decided that a nurseryman who sells trees that are not of the variety represented is re- sponsible to the purchaser for damages. The decision will at once appear just and right, for swindle of that nature is not apparent for several years, and when it does appear the offending tree vendor should pay the cost of replant- ing and full value of use of the land during the time lost.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

The sheep industry in Australia and New Zealand is rapidly being reduced to a mutton basis. Years ago sheep were raised purely for the wool, the carcasses being considered of little or no value. More recently a market has been found in England for mutton, and now the Australian sheepmen are raising the larger breeds that furnisha good carcass, in addi- tion to reasonable clip of wool. The sheep are slaughtered in the country where they are grown, and the mutton shipped to market frozen.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

A number of well meaning and over sensitive patriots view with alarm the fuss made in the south over re- moval to Richmond of the bones of Jefferson Davis, as an effort to fire the southern heart anew. There is no cause for alarm, bones of saints, have long since lost influence upon the deeds of the living, and those of Saint Jef will prove DO different from the usual rule.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

The subcommittee of the senate to visit the territories and investigate their merits from a statehood stand point, finds 1t impossible to make the visit the present month, as intended. A visit by the full committee is now promised later in the year,
The oasis., 1893-06-08

There seems to be no doubt but that the prices of range cattle will materially increase within the next year, and that they will continue to do so for several years. Southwestern cattlemen will not again make the mistake of overstocking the ranges, which, combined with the long drouth SO materilly decreased the number of cattle.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

Either the new Comptroller has hitherto had his light hid under a bushel, or since accession to office has developed wonderful talent for self advertisement.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

It doesn't cost much to keep cool in . hot climate in summer; but it is very expensive keeping warm in a cold climate !n winter.
The oasis., 1893-06-08

Reports from all over the territory Indicate that the miuipg business is gocd, the interest ia nlp!rg .os gold iucseusiag every day,
The oasis., 1893-06-08

Tse gescrai csEnest CD HE OASIS t.Tcuolt ti,c A,1vsS press is th9t it E 9 'aaiT"
The oasis., 1893-06-08

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN The CHURCHES.
Elaborate Music.i Services at Old Trinity
md Mt ST. Patrics's Cathedral.


Elaborate Mu.ic,i Service. at Old Trinity
md Mt ST. PatricS's Cathedral.
The chimes in Old Trlnty's steeple rang out
q cheering Christmas carol yesterday on the
open air that was as balmy as that OF spring
time. The music Of the bells brought early
worshippers trooping through the high -arched
portico Sparrows we're perched over tho
doorway chirping merrily and other sparrows
few about above the heads OF the church
goers Tho grass was green on the ancient
churchyard around the church. The church
interior was charmingly decorated with holt
day Rreenery. The massive columns were
trimmed with evergreens. po;ted palms con-
cealed the chancel rail. and the altar table was
hidden By mass of lilies and roses so deftly
arranged. that from q distance they Iooke ed like
Goral embroidery.
Low communion In English snd German
preceded the high celebration OF the day.
Sixty choristers. robed In white SUPPLIES.
marched into the church singing and filled the
altar choir. They chsnted and sang before an6
after the. Christmas sermon. DR. Morgan Dix
tioGHi hymn, T hen came, Thornc's introit.
with the HyF!e and freed InT Sanctgs
oifertory hymn. and the choir and rector slow
ly marched from the church to the music OF a
Greenery DECORATED the columns and chan.
eel Of old 1t, Pauls Church; The school chill
dren entered the church at " o'clock and mhde
rate music gave pomp q the regular morning
oiilcisted with tho Kevs William VI Geer
and Robert NJ. kemp as assistants. Or.
Mulcahey preached tho Christine sermon. 4
double quartet supplemented the singing OF
the enlarged choir OrGanist Leo hotter dl:
rected the music. The programme included
p n,o I ana resesSiohSi hymnS ne
Beneiictus. and j. & Bach's Ascription
81. Patrick's Cathedral was splendid with its
thronged. The chance was beautiful with
Palms resting on wooden pedestas in front Oi
the soft gray columns. ard at the base 81 the
as red MS the berries. Be Jars Of ia sizes and
lunches OF lilies were scattered about pro.
fuscly; The pulpit was bright with punches
The services began AZ 30 in the morning
with solemn high mass, the music consis,lnG
Adeste FIdeles. rendered by the chnncel choir,
At IL o clock the cathedral wac filled with peo-
pie to listen to the solemn Pontiflcal mass
The music was mAgnincently sung by Miss
Hilkt. Miss Clary. Mr.. Kaiser, aha Mr.. SteiE-
buch, soloists. assisted BY the chorus. The
selections were:
Prelude for orchestra and organ. RAJ
Grand mass In q major ,,,.'. tiIiisrs stanford
onsrSory ~Ads.,s .Noysiio
Archbishop Corrigan was celehrant OF the
mass aud was assisted Ivy Assistant Priest
William J. Is. DAly. pcacons OF Honor James
+ MS2ph go" b S@S Of Mass j. AyIward. Sub.
deacon Of Mass NJ Crowley, Masters OF Iere-
RSPss II G EsePS4 Of an" TSe Npws
noun ell that the collection would he taken for
the benefit OF the Orphan AsTgm, Father
now rector OF 81 Francis Navier's preached
the sermon. The rapal oenedctton was pro.
O'clock solemn POntihcal yespers were cels-
bTAted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
r,rn, between Gang. OF Tranp..

QUAKER HILL Conn. Dec. 25.-There was
fight today between two gangs OF trAmps Mt
"Trnmps' Den" a wel.-known resort on the
Thames River. midway between this town aid
New London. This country has been infested
with tramps vending their way from New
England TO New York for the past month. 4
gang Of them coming down the Central YER
mont Railroad from Norwich to-day found a
half score drunken tTAmps III possession OF
the den ;" The trAmps from the north fell
upon their brethren, and for half an hour
the air was filled with flying stones, clubs, and
broken bottles Many Of the tramps were cut.
so great were the outcries at to-dAY's battle
that the tramps themselves took alarm and
fled. They are passing through here in the
moonlight most OF them with bloody noses
and torn clothing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
~ srnA1rENEn CIRCUMSTANCES.
New York City's PubIic Business Conduotea
In RIckety Rented Buiid'pE..

No, until the new municipal building on
Csntre atreet is ready for the city's use. until
the new city Hall Is built. and the new court
building in West Fiity-third street Is hnisheu'
will the public business OF New iorR DC cou,
ducted in buildings owned by the city or suited
10 tho renuirements Of it's officials As 1t is.
rnuch OF the property now used for city busl-
meas is totally inadequate. and in some cases
absolutely unsafe. as was shown on frluhy III
the case OF the Fourth District civil court on
Second avenue. which has been condemned o'
the Department OF Buildings. and mas since
heen abandoned &c tribunal. The property
=. ounod bv Edwin Einstein, who leases por-
ton Of 1t to the city at the annual rent Oh
S2.75O. ,-
The Fourth District Court building, however
10 NOT the only one which has been objected TO
nm ths ground Of insecurity. There mas oech
similar trouble with the Department OF street
Improvencnts' building at the corner OF Lhiru
avenue and l+lst street. me en- Ippd 'Semend
MAS recently made to the city authorities TOT
change oi location. More recently inc Dutiu =,
ing IN which Jnstce o mH'd de:Iored 20 be in a
rirEety condition. and the attention 81 tre hei
partment Of BpdiniSs H Rere U made more
t oi the EE Gs6P District judicial Coa,5
on It ia rented ~ the city from Charles /.
Johnson for 81. 900 year. The city authorii
tiles had year ago, protler OF me 1ran'
Cnrrn House Hall. Twenty-third street anu
Eichth avenue at u rCas onAh!e fehLhi AZ -
owneI By the Jay Gould rS;ates nnn rs WEI,
sni.eI 10 court purulSrs. The Tenth DlbtIict
Court building IN Morri;ania ia rented ~ ;,n INC
city from the Murray HI bank iep sI,p tbiri
year Tho sixth District Court ~. H.
street and Second avenue. Is rented rom tns
Denrilt Dispersary Association Tor SbOVo anu
the Firyenth District Court on llGhth avenue
near Fiity-fourth street, from thr blooming
dale Turn Nerein Society for s3,)Ou
IL is the present policy Of the CITY authorlles
IN acquire suitable sites Tor city doIRrtmentS
yyherc ~ tho necessity OF renting Temporarily
f-mm private In Individuals Will no longer exist.
The present system which Is gradually Oelng
dome away with IL an unsatisfactory one ioT
the city makes no repairs OF Importance am
the leases fail 10 provide that the lhndioru
shall the renting being. as provided by Jaw.
from wear to year. This circimstance deters
any landlord from going to any large expense.
for IN. city may yacate the premises at the
end OF the year 1t precludes TOO. the
city from making important repairs ,h as;
should the lease not be renewed, they
the owner. That is why buildings rented ior
city use are found from time 10 time TO be
either unsafe or no longer suitable. ana why
there is not likely to be any important chahge
i'm this condition OF things until the city owns
All the property IL uses for pubic purposes,
These are the sums now paid By the city Tor
rented buildings or Offices:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
Grievances OF the Fir.msn.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. 25-On Saturday q
committee representing the l05 hremen who
belong TO the brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen. and who are employed on the Toledo
s, Louis and Kansas City Railroad called on
Grand Master Sargent hero 10 AcQuaint him
with the grievance OF the m on on the system,
They brought books to show how wages had
been reduced by the receiver who dlsTegaTdsd
a yearly wages schedule contract he wages
Of all classes OF latos iu the operating branch 81
the ssryice' EXCEPT sWitchmen. have been cut
deeply ana the men assert that what has been
saved 10 this way has bssn paid out in new and
increased salaries 81 officials They show that
$50 while Il used TO be sta The question
is 70 he suhmttsl TO Judge Hicks OF the United
States Court at Toledo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
PRIvAIE ALIENS PROPOSITION
Il Was the Means OF His Recollection 10
Congress.

Trorr n, FasA"1fra Post
Down South one Of the features OF political
campaIgn is the lnint debate between cAndi-
dates. The second time the Hon. John Allen
was up for Congress his opponent challenged
ed. His rival was banker. and had been In
Congress himself on former day in fact, Al
he. hin h. Than mS met T an sra.s prc
al al That rSrt OF Mississippi laid aside
ants to listen. Xiisn's opponent led Oh.
He started into the money question like COW
splashinG steadily ahead in a straight line. He
began hack with Alexander HaEiilton. who
thunGrTing down the central aisle OF the hnan-
ssial past, until he finally brought himself and
debate. When he took bis seat he was cbeersd
O'SM hH tricnds" sad Alien. viii Win not a.:
tempt 20 turn page after rage o. the Torld,s
coniISs myself to a lew plain sfstomsnts q
fact which all OF you will recognize at once az
and t9 wScb az TaEo 50 6hs
Bile, that | know none will REJECT Il. You all
recall how our TREND served you In Congress
his record while there viii make no com:
ment although 2an tell by the cloud
" %H ibis has mc st GR P
your m memories But will call your attention
% This nGtaIle isc,. ron his return ~, from the
once opNnod = bank, and entered upon a brill
liant career Of lending money and shaving
notes IL was then | was selected by your
SURFACES 10 appear M your Representative in
the councils Of the nation. That was two years
ago. Twill nor dwell on my record, for modeety
iOruids. / will insteHd let fame. with her
thousand eager tongues. speak In my behalf.
What will Lead you 10 is this most remarkable
circumstance:
The moment eame hack sought the bank
OF our friend nnl borrowed eyrEy dollar he
would lend me That shows you tho wide
abyss which separates nv character as we'll
as my methods from those OF my opponent
Now for the pr1positi0n and will say in adj
vance IL Il he accepted, az / feel sure will be
the case. viii bow meeEly 10 the outcome.
As ] have stated. our friend came back from
Congress and went 10 lending money. / came
back from tongres, and began TO borrow It
Now let the district DIVIDE o. those lines Let
those who borrow money come close about ne
with their support ! am % their tribe; bone
Of their bone, let those who loan money 20
to tho standard of my friend. Let their Votss
be given him. for he belongs y them and theY
To- him. Let these be done" concluded Mr..
Allen. and will accept my tate with FORTH
tuds and becoming meeknoss" Allen came
haRk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
sh,pp,nr Clerk shaw msla For Eranls.t,os.

Daniel Shaw. former chief examiner and
shipping clerk for Arnold Constable 4 Co, who
was arrested last week at his farm in Porter's
Corners. near Saratoga, charged with robbing
the firm. was committed for examination In
jefferson Market Court yesterday. II Is
charged that Shaw was in the habit OF ship
ping the firms goods to his farm. and II Is sup
posed that In all his stealings amount 10 500
up. silks, velvets, and laces 70 the value OF
that he conniyed with Charles Moore aud Alex
ander Law. former employees OF Arnold
Constable x Co, now In the Tombs awaiting
trial on q charge o! rOhbing the firm.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
ALUMINIUM AND COOKING.
Kitchen Utensils Now Made OF the Light
Btinh Costly Metnl.


It will probably not be long before the
blessed large proportion OF housek eepers who
delight in neat kitchens and kitchen utensils
will be signing and asking for aluminium
cooking dishes. in time the help may come
to demand them. At present though the av-
erage woman must content herself with her
signs and hopes. For aluminium kitchen
dishes are in the same category with silk I'M
derclothing. very nice but very expensive.
Many curious women saw samples OF the
dishes ut the Worlds Fair and the women OF
the Womans Build ng-some of them-s said
the dishes were certainly delightful" Ro-
Gently a Western firm has started to introduce
the dishes in the East, and they are now to DO
had 10y people OF liberal means in New York.
They are very bright. clean looking dishes.
as shiny, though In n more subdued way than
extreme lightness. A man on taking hold OF
an ordinary dipper or spider thinks he is be-
model giied over. As matter " Of iact' at the
dishes are about one-third lighter than those
OF the same bulk in iron or tin. That item
Mt once commends the dishes to the house
keeper. one o! whose chief complaints Is
that Of lifting heavy kettles. and especial
Rnosr hns the wo SSse viii Sett ,bs
aluminium kettle or spider will keepits bright
new color better. so 1t is said, than it's black
iron fellow or its many-hued tin companion.
II is claimed for the ALUMINIUM kettles that
they will not get smutched and burned black
or, discolored by acids aud fats as vessels OF
other metals do And II II does get disc lored
1t can be cleaned better and much more easily
But when you want to ouy dish you learn
that an ordinary dipper costs - cents. that a
Sl.4u, and other dishes in like proportion
averaging from three to five times more than
ways OF producing the metal in recent years
It II now much cheaper than when it first came
to be used. and the average wgman may hope
kitchen dishea
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
STRUCK DOWN WITH A BLACKJACK,
saiooa-keep Griv'er Ksoeked 9saseisss
on AnsMering "a KNOCK at HI. Door.

John Grivler, 50 years old. keeps saloon at
1.l9J Summit avenue. Jersey City Heights.
md lives with his wife overhead. He was pre-
pairing to 20 down stairs at 6:25 o'clock yes
terday morning TO open the saloon. when no
heard a violent knocking on the front door.
Grivlcr FASTENED down. and when he opened
the door he was confronted by a young man
whom he did not know. Without a word the
stranger struck Griyisr on the head with a
blackjack. knockinG him down like q log.
The young man followed up the attack with
another blow.
The noise excited Mrs Grivler's curiosity md
she ran down stairs reaching the scene Just
a. her husbands assailant had raised the
blackjack Tor third blow. Mrs. Grivler
screamed and the man dropped the blackjack
and ran away.
From the description given OF him the police
arrested Frank Eeiner OF % Grace street. He
protested his innocence but was Iocksd I'm 10
await examination. Griyler remain ed uncon-
scious for "A short time He will probably re-
cover. The police believe that robbery was
the object Of the assault.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
op.,,a s.r..MI,h nrn,m,,.

LoGASsPoBT Ind, Dee. 2J--Burglars visited
the town OF Lucerne. on the Nandalia road. ten
miles north Of here. early yesterday morning.
A blacksmith shop was first yIsitst. and tools
helpful in opening safes we're secured Ths
store OF W. A. Fsshour. in which thdPost Once
Is situated. was entered. the safe was blown
SIS IN stamps taken, u. ", Clary's General
store vas next entered and the safe blown
open. The charge Of dynamite MAS - hsAyY
that II almost wrecked thn building. The con.
tents OF the safe were secured. aud the bur-
glars hastily left town
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
HAS GOT 4 REAL GOOD WIFE.
There Was n Little MisunderstaadinGA boua
the Turkey. but I'. All Over.


the Turkey. but les All Over.
Engineer William J. Lee lives at 3o5 East
117th street. On Saturday he mentioned to
his wife that times were hard and that she had
better not buy any poultry for Christmas.
He had better luck than he expected in col
Letting his pay and invited friends to take din
ner with him on Christmas RecollectinR his
warning to his wife he bought pair OF chick
ems and turkey. SO as to be sure 20 have
something for his guests. When he presented
them to his wife she exclaimed:
"Oh, what made you do that7 I've been
saving money 10 surprise you and bought .
When a man 10 blessed with good wife Ike
that he ought to appreciate her; and some
times he does. after reflection. But Lees first
impulse was to fly into violent rage at being
disobeyed. He smashed the crockery. struck
his wife and nearly pushed his moth erin law
over when she tried TO defend her daughter.
He was locked up by Policeman GaIligan.
Yesterday Mrs. Lee begged Justice Welde not
to spoil their Christmas festivities by punish
ing her husband. and &c was discharged In
time to enjoy the abundant dinner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
n,rhu., Ress.r, 10 Rroo.Iys.

watchmaa George whitcomb. aged as
years, while on his way TO his home at55 Sum
init street. Brooklyn. last night, was attacked
by two highwaymen in front Of Al Summit
s1Iset sna r2ooea OF his pocketG0OS eSh 70 an, m
adjoining hallway, and, although policemen
promptly responded to Mhitcomb's cries for
assistance. no trace OF them could Ge dis
covered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
slasssa In a narrss- FlsAt.

SCRANTON, Pa. Dee 25.-Joseph NOonAn Of
Genet street lies at the point Of death. suffer
ing from a wound in the back. received last
night in barroom light John sullivan was
lighting with Joseph and his brother Michael.
and sullivan was badly beaten. In the melee
knife was plunged into the back OF Joseph.
which touched the lungz IL Is alleged that
Joseph Was stabbed b. his own brother who
Intended 70 sink the knife Into the body u
buLiyan-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26

srEuBESTLLF. O.. Dec. 25.-Joseph Phillips
aged 30. q wealthy farmer was Killed at a
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad crossing
near here to-day. lie was run Gown by an
express train.
A Dennisoh Frank Maxwell and Edward
Fletcher employees Of the Pittsburgh Cincin-
natl Chicago and ~. Louis Railroad. were
Killed By a shifting train.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
A Deaf Mute Hest. Her sro,a.r.,..,.w.

Kate Carlin. deaf mute. aged II. who lives
at 2l1 Greene street Greenpoint. auarrelled
with her brother-in-law. George Tolen OF l4l
Huron street. last night When Tolen at
tempted to strike her she seized carving
knife and slashed his right arm. Tolen, after
striking her in the face. ran out OF the house.
He returned in a few minutes and tried TO
strike her again. There was a hand
tumble fight. in which Tolen got the worst OF
II. policeman stopped further hostilities by
arrestng the girl Tor assault and Tolen for in
toXication. 1Olen's wound is slight
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
Master. Charged with III. w,s'. Murder

BALTIMORE. Dec. 25.-Lewis P. Masters was
arrested tonight Immediately after the Coro-
neTs Jury had rendered the verdict that his
wife Elizabeth had come to her death by his
hands The evidence seemed 10 indicate that
husband and wife had had quarrel ana that
Mrs, Masters ilr-t attacked her husband. who
then took the hatchet from her aud killed her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
Queen vIetorln's Christmas.

LONDON. Dee. 25.-Christmas was celebrated
at Osborne House as usual After divine SER
vice. attended by the whole household. and
conducted 10y the Rev. Clemens Smith, chap
lain the Queen drove out A family dinner
was followed by a childrens party. given By
the Princess Bsatrice's eldest boy,
the Duke and duchess ol York attended ser
vice In the parish church. They passed the
rest Of the day in absolute quiet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
FataI Cas-. OF Gr,p P,,,r,on.

PATERsoN. \. J.. Dee 25.-Gr:p Is becoming
Epidemic here. and the death rate Is incrsas-
ing Margaret ssArtout Of PSI Hamilton AV-
shus died Of Il on sunday a. the age Of So. and
her sister Cardiac IL not expected 70 recover.
Their servant y noN under treatment 10 the
10 York. where tier we're prominent sOSlIllys
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
BACK IN ms OLD coz
Another stab Wound Sends stAAsssi Back
10 the Hospital After "a short Respite.

Ia the Hospital Arter a short Respite.
Michael Stanessl had a Christmas party at
40 Fast 18TH street last night. He WAS dis
charged from the Harlem Hospital only three
days ago. He had been there three weeks get
ting over the effects OF a stab wound. The
PARTY was 10 celebrate his return 20 Little
Italy ms much as IL WAS o celebrate christmas.
Frank Deutile was one of the guests He
boards with Stanessis family
g, Lhe party was at It height when Deutile and
tertered and after while they patched up
truce. Stanessi went out with pitcher TO get
beer 10 seal the arrangement Deutile followed
him and caught up with him Ia the street. lie
had knife a foot long He called StAnessi a
name ana then stabbed him in the left side.
Stanessi was taken 70 the Harlem Hospital
and put in his old cot Deutile got away q The
marty adjourned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-26
Lr,,I. Oas. TO vrsl, America.

The hearts OF the children OF the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum will be made glad
next Wednesday afternoon; That day they
will 20 ia body 10 the Metropolitan Opera
House 10 see America" The following
Friday . similar treat Is In store for the little
ones % the Hebrew OTphau Asylum At Eighty
first street and seventh avenue.
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LONDON. Dec. %. 49, Christmas dAwned fne
and closed in a ERin. There was the usual
abundance OF free IN calls for the poor and Gel.
ebrations were held at the hospitals and work
houses.
Tapis Dec. 25.-The weather has been mild
to-day and the bouleyaTds have been crowded.
The shops eepers complain Of the smAllness OF
their sales