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Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

centers OF population and transportation. fors-
shadowed in the last annual report of the Sec
retary, has resulted in the abandonment OF tif-
teen of the Smaller.postS which was effected un-
der plan which assemblies organizations of the
same regiments hitherto widely separated. This
renders our small forces more readily effective
for any service which they may be called upon
to perform. increases the extent of the terri
tory under protection without diminishing the
security heretofore afforded to any locality,
improves the discipline, training and esprit de
corps of the army. besides considerably de-
creasing the cost of its maintenance.
EMERGENCY CALLS on THE ARMY.
1t is hardly necessary to recall the fact that
in obedience to the commands of the constitu-
tion and the laws, and for the purpose of pro-
tccting the property of the United States aiding
of the porceSs of the federal courts and re-
moving lawless Instructions to the perform
ance by the government of its legitimate
functions, it became necessary, in various
localities, during the1year. to employ o con-
siderable portion OF the regular troops
The duty was discharged promptly, courage
ouSly and with marked discretion by the
officers and men, and the most graft
flying proof was thus afforded that the army
deserves that complete confidence in its efflci-
cncy and discipline which the country has at
all times manifested. The year has been free
from disturbances by Indians. and the chances
of further depredations on their part arc con-
stantly growing more and more remote and
improbable
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The total enrolment OF the militia OF the
several states is III 533 officers and enlisted
men, an increase of 5.3i3 over the number re-
ported at the close of the previous year.
The reports OF militia inspections by regular
army officers show q marked increase in in
terest and efficiency among the state organiza-
tlonS, and / strongly recommend a continuance
OF the policy of affording every practical en-
couragement possible to this important auxil-
larry of our military establishment.
A RECOMMENDATIONS.
In recognition of the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge of del
icate and responsible civildutieS by Mai.-Gen
John M. Schofield, now the general command
ing the army, it is suggested to congress that
the temporary revival OF the grade of lieuten-
ant-general in his behalf would be a just and
gracious act. and would permit his retirement,
now near at hand with rank behtting his
merits.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Department of Justice.
MISUNDERSTANDING REPoRT

ATTORNEY -GENERAl1 = REPORT.
The report of the attorney general notes the
gratifying progress made by the supreme court
in overcoming the arrears of its business and
in reaching condition in which it will be able
TO dispose of cases as they arise without any
unreasonable delay. This result is. of course
very largely due to the successful working of
the plan inaugurating circuit courts of appeals
In respect to these tribunals the suggestion is
made in quarters entitled to the highest con-
Sideration, that an additional circuit
Judge for each circuit would greatly
strengthen these courts and the
confidence repoSed in their adjudications
and that such an addition would not create q
greater force of judges than the increasing
business of such courts requires. / commend
the suggestion to the careful consideration of
verted to. accompanied by recommendations,
many of which have been treated at large in
previous messages and at this time, therefore,
need only be named I refer to the abolition Of
the fee system as measure of compensation
TO federal officers; the enlargement Of the pow
ers OF United states commissioners at least in
the territories; the allowance OF writs
of error in criminal cases on behalf
of the United States and the establishment Of
degrees in the crime of murder
UNITED STATES PRISONS
Eight years ago in my annual message
urged upon the congress as strongly as | could
the location and construction of two prisons
for the confinement of United States prisoners.
similar recommendation has been made
from time to time since, and few years ago q
law was passed providing for the selection of
sites for three such institutions. No appro-
priatiOn has, however, been made to carry the
act into effect and the old and diScreditable
condition still exists.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

Commenting on the above, the New
Orleans Picayune says: 1t is certain
that the southern states are giving
more attention to corn than ever be-
fore, and it is bigmoney in the pockets
of the southern people to do so. When
they shall make their own corn and
bacon. as they undoubtedly can, then
they will be truly Independent. Their
cotton, sugar, rice and tobacco will be
pay crops, because the expense OF feed
ing laborers and animals is one of the
heaviest burdens which can fall on the
southern planters.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

VNIY 1000 of the 2S5. $3.50 immigrants
VINO came to America during the last
hScaI year intended to settle in the
south Yet no part of the world pos
S9Sses greater practical advantages for
On Industrious man or a capitalist than
inc section thus neglected. If there is
ANYTHING in the southern states, politi-
eai Or social, to repel the worthy i'm
migrant CT the man with surplus
money to invest the southern people
snouId take pains to remove it, and
they alone can do it.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

LIE eighteen provinces of China
speak several different languages, and
are loosely held together by an admin
lStrative policy at Pellin which is near
'ng an end. The empire is evidently
ABOUT to break up and even if the pres
ent claims of Japan are settled, China,
DIS known to the present generation,
VII soon be thing of the past. His
tory will be made along the eastern
borders of Asia during the next few
Years
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
The War Department.

From the report OF the secretary Of war it
appears that the strength of the army on sep
teulber 80 1891 was , la5 officers and 25.7e5 en-
listed men. Although this is apparently a
very slight decrease compared with the
previous year the actual effective force has
been Increased 10 the equivalent of nearly two
regiments through the reorganization OF the
system of recruiting and the consequent re-
lease. to regimental duty of the large force OF
men hitherto serving at the recruiting ae-
nartmauts The abolition OF these de-
nartments. it is predicted win furthermore
effect an annual reduction approximating
$3.50 Geo in the direct expenditures, besides pro-
noting generally the health. morals and dlscl-
pline of the trGcpS. The execution OF the pol
icy OF concentrating the army az Important
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

HE writer's of generation ago who
'ohtended that the downfall of slavery
meant a heavy decline in the cotton
'rop were very much in error. In 1880
crop Of 1000, 600 bales was reached fol.
VIC hrst time, and the 1000. 900 mark
IDS passed in 1S43. The average crop
- - me ten years ending 1860 was 1851, :
,VV oales. in this decade the average
mas been 6,oSo 600 bales, and the esti-
nate .l OF this years crop varies from S.
gV''Vlo to 10,5oo.000 bales. These fig
It'll Indicate that free labor is about
vice as productive as slave labor
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Successful Revival.

The great revival at the First Pres
byterian church in Jackson. Tenn, by
the North Carolina Evangelist, Rev.
W. B. Fife, closed the other night. 1t
was one Of the greatest religious
awakenings ever known in west Ten
nessee. There have been over 100 con-
versions. Mr.. Fife goes to Covington,
Tenn.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

CANADA has arranged in London for
a loan of 2.50O,000 TO continue its
work of canal enlargement and gem
cral Improvement of the Dominion wa
terways. The 800" canal, which par
allcls the American canal on the other
side of the river, will be deepened to
twenty feet. Canada must be credited
with leading in this sort of enterprise.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
rHE posrAL UNIoN.
The Navy Department.
PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTION


Attention is called to the report of the secre-
tary Of the navy which shows very gratifying
progress in the construction or ships for our
new navy. All the vessels now building. in
Guiding the three torpedo boats authorized at
at the last session of congress, and except the
first-class battleship owa- will probably be
completed during the coming fiscal wear.
PLEA FOR MORE BsTTLEsHIPs.
The nSecretary presents. with much earnest
ness. plea for.the authorization of three ad-
ditonal battleships and ten or twelve torpedo
boats. While the unarmored vessels hereto
fore authorized. including those now nearing
completion, will constitute feet which it is
believed is sufficient for ordinary cruising pUr-
poses in time of peace. We have now completed
class battleShips and but few torpedo
boats. If are to have a navy
for warlike operations. offensive and de-
fensiFe, we certainly ought TO increase both
the number of battleships and torpedo boats.
recommend that provision be made for the
construction of additional battle-ships and tor
pedo boats
ACTIVE WORK FOR THE NAVY
During the past fiscal year there has been an
unusual and pressing demand in many quarters
of the world for the presence of vessels to guard
American interests In January last during
the Brazilian insurFcction. large fleet was
concentrated in the harbor OF Rio dc Janeirc.
The vigorous action Of Rear-Admira. Benham
in protecting the personal and commercial
rights of our citizens during the disturbed con-
ditions afforded results which win. il Is be-
,ieved. have a far-reaching and wholesome in :
fiuence whenever in like circumstances Il may
become necessary for our naval commanders 10
interfere on behalf OF our people In foreign
parts. The war now in progress between China
and Japan has rendered it necessary or ex-
pedient to dispatch eight vessels to those wa
tiers.
PERSONNEL. AND PRoMATIoNs.
feel ii my Imperative duty to call attention
10 the reconlrn endation OF the secretary in re-
gard to the pei sonneI OF ne line of the navy.
lContf8aed on Foa1fh Pa ri
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

A DETROIT dentist who inadvertent
Iv pulled the wrong tooth for a lady
has been compelled to pay $500 dam
arcs. As the usual amount asked in a
breach of promise suit is $4,000, it will
be noticed that writing one love letter
may prove as expensive as pulling all
the teeth of four summer girls.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

The Susquehanna. a lordly looking
river, is not navigable on account of
its succession of rocky rapids. But it
is proposed to dam its waters and gen.
crate electricity, to be supplied to the
cities of that region. Many schemes
Of this kind are talked of. and await
the results of the great experiment at
Niagara falls.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

The French war budget for 1895 calls
Tor little more than 500, 600, 900 pro-
viding for 509,O00 men. The Germans
WI spend Sl5O,0O0.Oo0 on their army
next year, maintaining about 10000
more infantry alone than France has
under arms. The 2.4c6 companies of
trench infantry do not average more
lhan l25 men, while Germary's 2,49s
companies muster 100 men each.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

THE sensation the new cure for diph-
liberia is exciting in Europe may be
iudgcd from the fact that two hundred
thousand deaths occur from this dis
ease every year in Germany and Aus
tria alone. The French towns are sub
scribing large sums to obtain supplies
of the new remedy.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

a PROFESSIONAL pugilist wants to
know whether football players can be
gentlemen. According to recent re-
ports of games of national renowu, if
they can they wont, for they resort to
tactics that, if practiced in the prize
ring, would subject the perpetrator tn
immediate loss of standing in the con,
test in hand, and the execration of oil
true SportSmen
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
UNITED STATES PRISONS.
The Post Office Department.
RFvENTE AND OUTLAY.

hEN ENuE AND OUTLAY
The report of the postmaSter-general pre-
sents a comprehensive statement of the opera
tionS of the post Office department for the last
fiscal year. The receipts of the department
during the year amounted to 1904 and
the expenditures to Ss4 pa ,414 15 The tranSac-
tionS of the postal service indicate with
barometrlc certainty the fluctuations of
the business OF the country
INCREASED EXPENDITURES.
The expenditures increase steadily and ne,.-
eSsarily with the growth and needs of the couT-
try, so that that deficiency is greater or less If,
any year depending upon the volume of re-
ceiptS.
The postmaSter-seneral states that this de-
hcicncy is unnecessary. and might be obY1ated
at once if the law regulating rates upon mail
matter of the second class was modified.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE MAILS.
The total number of post offices in the United
States on the Both day OF June. 1894 was 69,s05,
an increase of .4B over the preceding year.
OF these 342s were presidential, an increase
in that class of IS over the preceding year. Six
hundred and ten cities and towns are provided
with free delivery. Ninety-three other cities
and towns entitled TO this service under the
law have not been accorded it on account
OF insufficient funds. The expense Of free de-
livery for the current fiscal year will be more
than Sf2 800 900. and under existing legislation
this item of expenditure is subject to constant
increase. The estimated cost of rural free de-
livery generally is so very large that it ought
not to be considered in the present condition Of
affairs.
THE POSTAL UNION
The report also contains valuable contribu-
tion to the history of the universal postal
union. an arrangement which amounts prac-
ticalIy to the establishment OF one postal syS-
tenn for the entire civilized world Special at
tention is directed TO this subject at this time,
in view of the fact that the next congress of
the union will meet in Washington in 1897, and
it is hoped that timely action Will be taken in
the direction OF pertecting preparations for
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

The post office department would be
self-supporting if Uncle Sam were not
required every year to transport a
mountain of penny dreadfuls and sim
liar rubbish at low rates. 1t would be
millions in pocket and a moral aid to
the people if this stuff should be called
on to pay at least the cost of its dis
tribution through the mails.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
The Pistol was Loaded.

At Piedmont, Ala, young Millard
Daniel handed an old pistol that he
had just bought to his brother Caleb for
examination. AS il was not (?) loaded,
Caleb playfully snapped it at Millard-
The ball entered near the heart and he
is not expected TO live.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Lynclled by Negroes.

VIM. Jackson. a negro desperate
wanted for various crimes, committed
a criminal assault upon the person Of q
negro woman near Martel, a small vii
lage in Marion County, Fla. jackson
was arrested by a consta BILE, who, while
taking the prisoner to Martel, was met
by large armed body Of negroes and
the prisoner hanged to the nearest tree.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
THE MARCH ON PEkIN
May he Abandoned Hive Hundred Japan
ese Captured and Pr obably Killed.

LONDON. Dec. 3.-The Che-Foo corre-
spondent of the Central News says:
THE prevalent impression is that the
japanese will abandon the march on
Pekin. Part of the japanese fleet has
been seen in the gulf off Wei-Hai-Wel
but it has made no attack 1t IL re-
ported that an army of 100000 Chinese
expect to intercept the Japanese on
their march toward New Chwang.
The Chinese surrounded detachment
Of 500 Japanese in town recently and
captured them. Probably all The cap,
tives were killed"
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
SOUTHERN GLEANINGS.
Southern Corn Crop.

Data has been received from the
agricultural department at Washing
ton giving the corn yield of the SOUTH
ern states for 1894
This years crop is compared with
that Of last, and it win be seen that
there is an increase of about 50, 900, 900
bushels. The figures given here are
in round millions of bushels, and will
be found interesting:
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Alabama Wants Immigration.

A bill has been introduced in the
lower house of the Alabama legislature
asking for an annual appropriation Of
$40. 900 for the maintenance Of an immi-
grafton commission.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Crushed Beneath a Log.

Alternately, young man engaged
with others in rafting logs, met hor-
riblc death at Woods Ferry. Coosa
river, Ala. He stumbled and fell in
front of an immense log, which was
rolling down hill, and was crushed
by it into an unrecognizable mass.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

4 COLOSSAL statue of William Penn
will soon be placed in the tower of the
city hall at Philadelphia. This build
ing has been under construction for
twenty-five years, and its cost is $780,
100000 fortunately, William Penn
and Benjamin Franklin will not be on
hand to offer any remarks on the sub
icct of municipal thrift.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

autumnal foot ball casualties in
ca will be in the neighborhood
men killed and thirty seriously
d, which beats anything that
chting in Spain can show in five
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
ruRKY AND THE ARMEyrANs.

In my last annual message | adverted to the
claim on the part of Turky of the right to expcl
as persons undesirable and dangerous Ar
merans 1t naeuTallzeo az N tne United states and
questions in this relation have arisen. While
this government acQuiesces in the asserted
right of expulsion it will not consent that
Armenians may be imprisoned or otherwise
punished for no other reason than having
acquired, without imperial consent, American
citizenship.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Death of a .Iurisf.

Judge John Frizzell, of Nashville,
Tenn, died the other evening after a
long illness. He was 65 years old. and
leaves a widow and several children
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
JOLUME XVI.

OTTER PARKHUIsT is now after all
,osscs, and ne warns to his work
later Brownlow. The more re-
able the boss" lie says, 'ithe more
ably dangerous he is"
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
while walking for Pleasure

DR.. 7. J. Wallace, aged 90, Of Golfers
vile. KY, dropped dead. lie was walk
ing his premises for pleasure, and was
in apparent good health.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
A Boy Granted a Respite.

Gov. Turney of Tennessee has grant.
ed respite to George Mapp, 17-year-
old negro boy. sentenced to hang at
Chattanooga. for murder, until Jan
ualy IL.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Effects OF "A Drought.

The drought continues in the neigh
borhood of Dallas, Tex. Many pastures
around the city have burned. and wa
ter-haulers are doing a rushing busi-
ness.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
SPANISH INJUSTICE.

Attention is called to the exorbitant and tin-
just penalties inflicted by the Spanish authori-
ties in Cuba against American vessels and their
cargoes on the most trivial pretextS. The
Mora indemnity has not vet been paid and there
seems to be no immediate prospect of collect
N
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

SOUTH CAROLINA has doubled her.
s9lH crop this year, while Mississippi
ieportS gain of ten million bushels of
y - Arkansas six million bushels and
'eAas eight million bushels. The dis
r.oy r"'eEy OF this gold mine ought to at
"set more attention.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

irpA is a three-billion state this
oranges, and California is COM
ward to help make this country
greatest producer of oranges in
-hc world. The beauty connected with
-aising choice fruit is that the world
never gets surfeit of it.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
3EHRING SEA.
RUS

The sealing OF Russia in Behrine
sea are second our own. A m0duS
vivend has re been concluded with
the imperial &C lent restrictive of poach-
ing on the Russ cl1crieS and of sealing in
waters which Wr OF comprehended in the
protected area 4 in the Paris award.
~ ETA CASE.
The president " reviews the case of th.
Salyadorean re :, Gen. Ezeta and COM
pan1ons, with tn ion of this government in
the premises.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
Round Bales.
Mississippi Confederate Pensioners.

The auditor and pension commits
sioner Of Mississippi have completed
the list of confederate pensioners for
the present year. 1t shows decrease
of 20 per cent. compared with last
year. The appropriation is for S67, 500.
1t is distributed pro rata, giving each
pensioner S27 annually. The fund was
first created in 1883. The first year
showed 1000 pensioners, and the ap-
preparation being only S2l, 900, they
got S21 each. Last year the number
had increased to 5000, and the pro-
portionate amount each received was
decreased to so. This is the first year
showing a decrease, which results
largely from the close ruling of the
pension commissioner and a law
passed by the last legislature.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
THE CAR : DEATH.

The recent death "f the ear Of Russia called
forth the appros ,2te expressions of sorrow
and sympathy o, part of our government
with his bereavo lily and the Russian peo-
pie; as furthe~ nstration OF respect ana
friendship our sr at St. Petersburg was
directed TO re- our government at the
Fl pa
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08
A woman's Construction OF Law.

Noah Massey obtained at Charlotte,
\. G., license to marry Emma Timms,
who is from South Carolina. Later he
was informed She was already married,
but this she denied Indignantly.
They were married, and as soon as the
ceremony ended she told him she had
been married, but it was in South Car
olina, and that as no marriage license
is required in the latter state the cere-
mony was not legal. Massey knew
better, and told his bride they would
go to his fathers and there eat their
first and last dinner together. When
dinner ended Massey left, and Miss
Timms is doubly husbandless.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

The purchase OF silver bullion under the ac
OF July IA. 1890, ceased on the first day of No
yember 1893 and up 20 that time there ha
been purchased during the fiscal year l117,
C5S. IS fine ounces at cost of SS.1I5, ,521 81 a
average cost of s053i3 per fine ounce. The to
tai amount of silver purchased from the tim
that law took effect until the repeal of it
purchasing clause on the date last mentione,
was i6s Ga, 6S2.53 fine ounces. which cost 1855,
93l 002. p, the average price per fine ounce ben
3092H.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-12-08

A gratifying recognition of the uniform i'm
partiality of this country towards all foreign
states was manifested by the coincident re-
quest OF the Chinese and japanese govern
ments that the agents of the United States
should, within proper limits. afford protection
to the subjects Of the other during the suspen-
sion of diplomatic relations due to state of
war This delicate office was accepted, and d
misapprehension which gave rise to the be-
lief that in affording this kindly unofficial pro-
lection our agents would exercise the same
authority which the Withdrawn agents of the
bellgerents had exercised was promptly cor
rected.