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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

PRESIDENT CLEyELAND'S CABINET.
Wiseacres predict no end of lively times
when Cleveland and his Cabinet settle down
to work
In the first place, Cleveland has very
strong idea that he was elected President,
and not the gentlemen when he calls around
him for constitutional advisers" There
are several gentlemen among them who have
ideas and aspirations of their own, and are
likely to object pretty strongly to being re-
duced to mere clerks to register Mr.. Cleve-
lands will. It will be interesting to note
the working out of this.
The next thing is that everybody who is
acquainted with him believes that Gresham
will not be fairly warm in his seat until he
begins manuyering to secure the Presidential
succession in 1885, How this will be re-
garded by his colleagues and Mr.. Cleveland
will also be in eresting.
Gresham will not have under his control
machine of much value in promoting his
Presidential aspirations. The clerical force
of the State Department is very small, and
not noted for political activity. Nor are
diplomatic and consular appointees of much
force in political combinations.
The really powerful political agencies
the Treasury, Interior and Postoffice De-
partments-will be under Carlisle, Hoke
Smith and w. S. Bissell. The latter two
will in all likelihood be manipulated in the
interest of the man whom Mr.. Cleveland
favors for his successor. Whether the
Treasury will be, will depend entirely upon
the personal and independent view that Mr..
Carlisle may take of the matter. He is
credited with having Presidential aspira-
tions of his own. If these should take an
active form complications may result.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02
ALASKA.

ter In controversy concerning the purchase Of
Alaska by the United States, would you kindly
state In your next issue what benefit this country
derives from it9 and obiige, respectfully,
SUBSCRIBER.
The benefits are numerous. Among them
may be mentioned:
/. The income which the United States
Treasury has received from the royalty on
fur seals has paid big interest on the pur-
chase money Of the country.
2. The acquisition of the country gave Us
a commanding position in the North Pacific,
which is at least worth all that the country
cost.
3. The resources of the country are enor-
nous. Already the largest gold reduction
works in the world are in operation there,
and producing great quantities of the
precious metal every year The salmon can
ming industry is very important, and con-
stantIy increasing. There is little doubt
that the fishing industry will some day be
as important as that of the New Foundland
banks. The production of other bearing
animals than seals is valuable interest,
which grows in value every year. There
are immense forests there of valuable tim
Der, which make reserve for our rapidly
diminishing timber supply.
Altogether, Alaska is one of the most
profitable real-estate speculations Uncle Sam
ever made.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

THEY say that no matter how many Ian
guages q man may learn, or how well, his
mother tongue can always be known by the
one in which he counts, swears, and prays
If that be SO, Carl schurz's remarks, when
he saw the completion of Cleveland's Cabinet
slate without his name on it, were made in
the deep, cultural, many -syllabled language
of the Vatherland.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

with being profane and abusive. What have
you to say for yourself2
Prisoner am an old soldier Your Honor,
and have habit Of frequently recalling the
name of tho General / served under. Hs Ii
dead, but love his memory.
"H'm! What was his name?"
"Custer."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

on hops; the barley-growers, 80 cents
bushel on barley; the rice-planters Of
Louisiana and South Carolina demanded
and received duty of 2 cents pound
on rice; the owners of meadows insisted
upon duty of 81 ton on hay; the poultry
men of S cents dozen on eggs; and so on
through the entire category.
None of these men thought Of pensions
They thought solely of their own interests
They will fight just as strenuousiy for the
retention of the duties as they did to have
them put on. Already the tobaeco-growers
everywhere are resolving strongly against
any interference with the tobacco duty, and
are preparing to fight against its repeal. It
is equally so with the other interests. The
rice-growing business Of Louisiana and
South Carolina has developed enormously
in the last few years. It has given inesti-
mable value to what had been regarded as
worthless lands. It has given profitable
employment to thousands of men. There
will be the bitterest opposition to any modi-
fication of the duties. The growers are
determined that the duties shall be collected
and paid into the Treasury. What the
Government does with the money after it
gets it is a matter of indifference to them,
but they are resolute that it should con-
tinue collecting it.
This being undeniably true, the next step
is for the Government to return the money
to the people. There is and there can be no
better way than to pay its debts to the men
who saved its life. Apart from the justice
of this, it has to recommend it that in no
other way could the peoples money be 30
effectually and thoroughly distributed
among the whole people. It does not 60
into the control of the magnates of Wall
great Jumps to the money-lords of the coun-
try. On the contrary, it is distributed in
small sums to plain, common people in
every village and town in the Nation.
Everybody gets immediate and direct bene-
fit from it. About $35,0oo.0Oo is distrib-
uted every three months throughout the
entire length and breadth Of the land.
Within week after its payment some
of it is in the pocket Of every workingman
in the country. 1t makes of the money of
the country truly "a circulating medium"
which keeps up q movement like that of
the blood in the human body. The money
flows into the Treasury ut Washington and
is at once sent out through the veins from
the Pension Bureau, even to the tip of
the extremities, vitalizing the whole body
polite. Were it not for this continual pull
sation the country could not be kept as
prosperous as it is, for there would be con-
tinual danger of the country's money stag
mating in the great grasping centers.
When soldier-hater talks of pension
paying being . burden upon taxpayers of
the country, promptly challenge him to
specify a single revenue item which WAS
made such to get money to pay pensions or
is kept there for that purpose. Defy him to
show single article which would be freed
from tax if there was not dollar paid out
to pensiOner.
This will settle the question very speedily.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

ard Hayes being In reality The present lady Of the
household. Webb. Rutherford. and Miss Fanny
Hayes are, like Scott Hayes still single.
Judge Gresham Is within a few weeks of so wear.
Of age. He Is not in very rugged health and Ia I'm
moderate peeuniary circumstances His place On
the bench Is life position. aud il Is easy 70 undsr-
stand why he should not want to giveit tim
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

The pensica-hates may find some con-
ISOLATION by visit TO the nearest cemetery.
They will usually find there the new-mads
grave Of some man who served his county
bravely and well. whom the sexton has
placed out Of reach of the Pension Bureau's
neager benefsction and the pension haters'
contumely. There are about 5000 of these
graves dog every month.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

The way TO defend the pension system and
secure ais maintenance is TO begin The fight nor,
rlea the pension -haters are doing their utDaoat
to poison the public mind. Get up ercrysohere
clubs tor THE MA 7TOEAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

UNFORTUNATELY, the Hawaiian Annexa-
ton Treaty seems dead for this Congress.
The opposition Of the sugar-growers was
the main obstacle to it, prompt ratification.
This was both senseless and selfish. The
treaty should have besu promptly ratified.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

u each subscriber to THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE sgu charge himself Nth getting
one ne,o subscFiber the circulation Of the paper
wiH be doubled at once, and With little trouble
Let each subscriber try it.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

First Farmer-Look at those black clouds
over yonder. There is going to be hard
storm. am afraid it will lift my roof.
Second Farmer-Well, / only wish it would
blow hard enough to lift tho moggags on my
place.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

Hare yea done your duty in getting one more
subscriber for TIE NATIONAL 7RIBUNEf
fo" should do ais for Il is the best soay to help
esar rDlarades.
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AMPLE pRoyocAr1os.

AMPLE PROVOCATION.
Hong Yek, the Chinese laundryman, muir
dered his white wife last night"
"Good heavens! And it ia less than six weeks
since they were married. What caused him to
commit the diabolical deed?"
He said he could not endure the disgrace
of being the husband of woman who would
marry Chinaman."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

STILL there ID no hint of Cleyeland,s
recognition Of the merit and services of AK
Gov. l. p. Gray, of Indiana.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

No wonder the Kansas Populists shrank
from war. Sheriff Wilkerson had armed his
posse with baseball bats.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

Win two Representatives in the Cabinet.
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
snght TO be pretty well taken care Of
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-02

HI "cUssKD" HRR.
Jastice-Prisoner, your wife charges you
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
NOT A VALID OBJECTION.

Every Democratic organ from WASH
ington to San Francisco has taken up
the cue thrown out by the administra-
tion and is hammering merrily away on
the argument that the Hawaiian Islands
must not be annexed, because the
: American interests there would profit
financially If fannexation were TO follow.
They make no concealment of their de-
sire to prevent that achievement, at
least for the present.
Their proposition is absurd on its
face. The whole question of annexa-
tion Is one of self interest. Nobody
wants any territory which does not pay
something for trouble Of taking care of
it. So that it is the rankest kind of
hypocrisy to pretend that nothing must
be done in the matter unless it is for
Hawaii's good. The very fact that
English interests have profted by
reaching out for more territory has led
Great Britain into taking that step
more than once in the past. The same
motive has impelled Germany and
France to the same end.
The argument that Claus Spreckels
would be enriched by reason of the
bounty on sugar is only another flimsy
excuse for delay. Both branches OF
Congress will be in Democratic hands
when they meet again. The Executive
is also Democrat. If the bounty on
sugar is the only objection to annexa-
tion, they have matters IN their own
hands and can sweep the law allowing
it away. Louisiana would kick, but
this "infamo IS provision" can be re
pealed, nevertheless.
Intelligent Democrats are beginning
to appreciate these facts and to feel
great deal of contempt for the shallow
excuses on which action is being de-
ferred.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

The lenten season is now ended. For
the past forty days the air has breathed
of service and sacrifice, and, regardless
Of creed, there are few who have not
felt the influence Of these weeks of
special devotion. Let us hope that the
reaction which always comes with the
easter tide will not result in such a
good tide of frivolity as will COM
pletcly wipe out the benefits which
have come from the past weeks of self
renunci,tion. Doubtless little more
of the lenten spirit in other days
beside the forty, would result in better,
brighter, sweeter lives all the year
round.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

If it be true that the wife of Carlyle
w. Harris was addicted to the use of
morphine the proof Of his guilt of
murder is certainly doubtful. The
theory is that Harris removed from a
pellet. in which was one-sixth of a
grain Of morphine and four grains of
quinine, the quinine and substituted
morphine for the quinine. While Re-
corder Smyth may be presumed to have
investigated the facts and reached a
proper conclusion, there is certainly
doubt in the public mind whether Har-
ris should die. Perhaps the notion
that a murderer should never suffer the
full penalty Of the law on merely cir
cumstantial evidence is responsible for
the doubt.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

IT is undisputed that we'll guarded
system, by which wooded land can be
annually divested of trees larger than a
certain diameter will not result in in
jury to the forests. The difficulty is,
where that is in vogue, to prevent the
cutting Of small trees. There could be
no objection to allowing the taking Of
timber from the mountains if it were
regulated in such manner that the
ultimate result would not be denuda-
tion. But the penalties for violation OF
the rules should be severe enough to
render it unlikely that the small tim
ber will be cut. Now there is made.
quate inspection by state officers to
prevent the timber thieves plying their
occupation. If a few were caught
and heavily fined the law would be
respected.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

THE United States Government is
using many precautions against infec-
tious diseases this year. The Secretary
Of the Treasury will call in all soiled
and wornout bank notes, destroy them
and issue new ones in their place. 1t
has been scientifically proven that
bank notes may carry germs Of disease
in their fbres in great number, and
and when a pestilence like cholera
threatens our country, it is important
that every safeguard should be used.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

JUST about this time, when his bill
providing for an increase in the strength
Of the army is on the verge Of being
slaughtered in the Reichstag, it would
not be surprising if the young emperor
of Germany wished at she bottom Of
his heart that the helm Of the ship of
state could be placed in the iron hand
of Bismarck for few weeks. The old
chancellor had a way Of comprising
his ends, however unpopular, and in
spite Of all opposition, which Caprivi
does not appear to possess. As for the
latter, he seems to have given up the
fight and dissolution of parliament
and an appeal to the people is about to
follow.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
THE Wilmington Republican thus

THE Wilmington Republican thus
briefly sums up the political aspect of
the action of the Legislature in refer
ence to the tax system Of the lower
counties: "Between returning to the
old delinquent system of paying taxes
in Kent and Sussex counties, and re-
lieving john T. Dlckey, receiver of
taxes, Of sitting an hour in the evening
to receive taxes in Wilmington, it looks
very much as if the Democrats were
preparing for whole ale disfranchise-
ment Of the Republican poll-taxables
Of the State. The plea that more
money was collected under the old de-
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

THERE is a thrill of joy that comes
to every heart at this resurrection time
of the year, and everywhere there is
gladness over the new life that fills the
earth. While the easter angel sings,
nature joins in the glad refrain, for
flowers, birds and sunshine are part
of the glad easter time. Every lover
of nature finds delight in watching the
awakening that follows the melting
snow, and beauty and fragrance will
soon fill the forest, field and glade.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

WITH the approach Of warm weather
comes the plea for sound sanitary con-
ditions. The various large cities are
receiving repeated admonitions on the
subject, and the same rules that are
recommended to them might well ap-
ply to smaller towns and villages. The
same care and cleanliness that is es-
sential for individual health, are just as
necessary for the general health. The
regular spring housekeeping should be
applied to the whole town.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 27.-
Mr.. Cleveland's rules for the govern
ment of Presidential appointments,
announced from time to time since his
last Inauguration, are irely praise
worthy; but unfortu g fOr him
and his fame, theTe us little draw
back to his occupying be roud place
in the country's esteem to which such
an excellent set of rules would seem
to entitle him; he doesn't live up to
them, except in cases where the appli-
cant hasn't ''pull" enough to i'm
press him. The rule against the ap.
pointment of ex-office holders has been
the oftenest reiterated, but it is now
claimed that it was only devised for
the purpose of letting down easy a lot
of men who held Office between '95 and
'89, but who have since lost their grip
and became Ineligible in the eyes of
Mr.. Cleveland. as a number of "ex's"
have already been appointed to some of
the most desirable positions.
When Mr.. Cleveland was asked by
Congressman to appoint one of the
Presidents forty-leventh cousins to
an Insignificant Office has became In
dignant and read the Congressman a
scorching lecture on the evils Of
nepotism, receiving therefor the plaud-
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

In our Coat Department
we have over one hundred
styles of the newest effects
and novelties in Cloth an i
Kersey Capes- They are in
tans. green. black and bloc
red, from $3.50 to $50
each, comprising altogether
one OF the most comprehen-
sive lines of French novelties
ever shown in our city.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

Our Carpet Department
goes day and night. With
the approach of house-clean-
ing you should make your
selections Of Carptes now,
you get better selections,
better service, better satisfac-
ton. We show a splendid
line of Administer Moquettes
and no carpet made is more
effective for parlor use. We
also have a large line of the
best Body Brussels in Louis
XVI, and other new effects
for SIPS per yard with hall
and stair sets to match.
Tapestry Brussels are here
in large variety and to suit
most any taste at So. 65 and
Is cents per yard, all with hall
and stair sets to match. Over
four hunared patterns are
shown in these three lines
alone in our large Carpet
rooms.
We show over two hundred
patterns in extra super all
wool Ingrains and Kidder-
minister's very suitable for
sitting rooms and chambers
from IS cents to Is cents per
yard, and a visit of inspection
to our carpet rooms will be
profitable and interesting to
contemplating buyers.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
linouent system frr,

fa,ss o,.e Tbc IN poll-taxables is a
pasnh,,co, -, whole scheme is to keep
tha;r. - poll-taxables from paying
.axes. and thereby prevent them
(..om voting, and well do those who
advocate a return to the old system
know it."
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
ON MONDAY.
THE 7rH DAY OF APRIL, 1898,
ok o osofoolr a m

The following described real estate, viz:
All that farm or tract of land situated in
BIackbird hundred in New Castle County,
Delaware.
Beginning ut point in the centre OF the
bridge by which the public road leading from
Smyrna Landing to the Thorough Neck road
crosses over Morris branch. and running
thence with the centre OF said first-men-
toned public road as follows, to wit: North
42% de grees West 81 perches, North 20az de-
grees West 80 perches. and North 25 degrees
West % 4-l0 perches to lands of Benjamin F.
G. Rothwell; thence with said land North 81
degrees East SO perches; thence still with said
land South 20 degrees East 81 perches to the
centre OF Morris branch, and thence up the
centre OF said branch sOuthwesterly about
90 per ches to the place of ofbeginning. contain
ing 55 acres, roods and perches OF land.
more or less, with d house. and barn and
other out buildings thereon erected.
Seized and taken as the property OF George
G. Rothwell and Sallie Rothwell, his wife,
and {. t's., and to be sold by
PIERCE GOULD, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Wilmington, DEL, March 81,
1Sq3
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, the political
lecturer, is handsome woman in the
early autumn of life; has smooth, bright
brown hair, a fair complexion and gray
eyes. She is clever as lecturer and
irresistible as converationalists.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
In Chicago they have begun to kill
with falling bricks the few men who
escape from the sewer gas and the
deadly grade crossing.

COLONEL HowELL's theory that
Georgia is entitled to 240O Federal
Offices appears on its face to be loaded
for the gentleman who answers to the
euphopious name of Hoke Smith.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01


its Of the country, but it did not take
long to Hnd out that the rule against
nepotism was like all the rest-made
to be broken. The knowledge was
obtained by an enterprising citizen who
filed an application for the United
Stated Consulship at Sheffield, Eng,
one of the best in the service now held
by Mr.. Benjamin Folsom, Mrs. Clcve-
lands first cousin. He informed that one
the anti-nepotism rule did not apply to
.'cousin Ben," who was already in
office, so that public Office is still a
family snap, notwithstanding that
public trust !" business.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01
9TH
AND
MARKET

are probably acquainted
with our goods and prices.
II you haven't been we
want you to come.
Outhtters-that's how
we style it now-for men
and boys. By that we
want you to understand
that we keep everything
in wearing apparel for
men and boys, Clothing
made and to order, Fur
nishings, Hats and Shoes.
each receive especial at
tention and our aim IS to
keep the latest and best
of everything.
All through there is but
one low and consistent
price and we aim to make
every article sold a card
for US.
Spring styles in all de-
partments are ready and
would be glad to have
you inspect them.
JAMES T. MULLIN & Son,
Clothing, 9th G Market.
Hats,
Shoes. Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

TIE TRANSCRIPT is published everv
uriay Morning, and delivered bv SAT
10 subscribers residing In w.. carrier
-- .ddietown.
,-,,,, : hioh.c,e /.4te as is compatibl
larger ctrcr,-ss newspaper having a
,,a,ssr ..afion than any other weekly
rtf1s ,dblished in the State.
must be paid monthly.
1ECKS, money orders or postal notes
should be drawn to the order OF. ana
Communications should be addressed to
THE TRANSCRIPT,
MIDDLETowN, DEL.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

The great-granddaughter of Robert
Burns, Jean Armour Burns Brown,
whom the Worlds Fair managers hopt
to coax to Chicago this year,is young
woman of 20 or less, and is said to
strongly resemble her famous ancestor.
She lives in Dumfries, near the place
in which Burns died. A statue of the
poet was recently unveiled there. She
sat- on the platform on that occasion
and SO strong resemblance was OBJ
served to exist between her face and
the bronze that the multitude set up a
cheer.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

QHERIFF's SALE-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ OF Lavur Facias, to me directed
will be exposed to Public Sale at the hotel
OF James L. Dickinson ut Townsend. in Ap.
poquinimfnk hundred, New Castle County,
TNofa
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-01

There's too much cackling over the
alleged economy in dismissing few
employees from the departments. Wait
until the end of the administration and
see if it has not spent more money
than was spent by the Harrison ad-
ministration. As the case stauds it is
a duplication of the "billion dollar
Congress" cry which followed the close
of the Fifty.first Congress.