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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
GENERAL SHERuAN'S GRANDSON.
From Tho BOSTON TRANSCRIPT.


General Sherman has grandson and namesake
resident in Boston. William Tecumseh Sherman
Thorndike Is 4 very young gentleman still In kits,
but possessed Of a remarkable plainness OF speech
and not at all inclined "a lisp or use any babysh
crcumlocutons when he marches upon any diff
Guilty His mind has been the battlefield OF a prob
lem evidently, Of late He has been assaed in his
mind even in his nursery. and he put the question
to the touch the other day in prompt military fash
ion determined to possess himself of unpret-
udced outside opinion. entirely uninfuenced by
parental nurses notions. lie appeared beside
his mother General Shermans daughter. in her
drawing room while a visitor was present and ex-
changed courtesies of Introduction politely with a
manner most distinguished for infantry. Sherman
sat regarding, the visitor in silence for few mo-
ments then he leaned little forward. and. with
the dlstnctness of a diplomat. enunciated his ques
ton: Should you be mad at me If you saw me
suck my thumb2'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
An INQUISITIVE FOREIGNER.

From The Chicago ITlDune.
Foreigner-I wouldn't have taken that man TO be
one Of your political leaders. He doesn't look like a
statesman. What Office does he hold?
Amercan-You don't understand He Is not a
public official. He Is political manager
as he a man OF much influence
90 yes he Yields immense influence"
Hasn't he a title Of any kind?'
"Well, yes We call him boss
Does ne make his living out of It.?
90 yes, suppose. He makes a good living, any
how
What Is his salary?'
He has salary you know. He-er'-
Then how does he get his money!"
why he-that is, unless you understand our
system. you know, you cant-though, OF course
now. over there on the other side of the hail. there
Is historical painting that has been much ad-
mred. Let us walk over that way and look at it,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
A CANALBOAT DOMICILE.

But here In the streets Of New-York. far removed
from any world Of fancy were the children. and as
they scattered the dockmaser and his caller started
on tour OF investigation. Outside the little ONCE
in the waters OF the slip there were tied up between
fifty and sixty canalboats lying as snugly toe TO
heel as the squares OF checker board. with an
born OF experience. the dcckmaster stepped -
the deck OF the Of the boats. and then across to
the second where n stalwart, bronzed Canadian was
spreading sawdust In a deep layer under the main
hatch Of his boat TO protect the cargo OF potatoes
from the frost. Down the companionway OF the
half cabin the owner went. followed at close hand
by his visitors, and in another few minutes the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

his nationality nor to attack the policies and
principles of his own country In order to receive
social attention in England
HAVE THEY FORGOTTEN THE ORIGINALS?
The changes are rung so OFTEN upon 'nis
jangle Of American Jingoism In the Ehe"sh
press that the original tune seems 10 nave pee"
forgotten 1t was a concert hall tune IL WAS
first sung to doggerel lines in 1878, when there
was danger of war between Great Britain anu
Russia and when popular audiences nkeu d
dash of patriotism in an evenings entertain
ment Lord Beaconsfeld the Prince OF
Jingoes. and his memory has survived the deieat
of 1880 and Ia honored on every Primrose Day.
Lord Salisbury was another great lingo. VINO
returned in triumph from the Berlin Congress;
and he is acknowledged to-day to be pre-emi-
nently the master diplomatist OF Europe Inc
Conservatives of that time were Jineoes. as
the word was then understood; and with their
Unionist allies they III power to-day win
one of the largest ma1orities ever known III
the Commons behind them. and with every
sign of popular support and approval Enghsn
critics. who are loud in their denunciation or
what they lampoon American Jingoism.
seem to have forgotten the recent history OF
their own country and fail to recognize in their
own Prime Minister one of the original Jngoes
IL American Jingoism deplores the degrada-
ton of diplomatic office by an Ambassador who
persists in talking politics outside his own
country II is in line with the best English prac-
tice. Mr. Bayard might with propriety nave
been English Sir Julian Pauncefote ana
avoided economic poemics and abuse of his own
country. If American JinSoism requires an
Ambassador in London to be primarily an Amerl-
can in his loyal devotion to his countrys poll
cies. principles and traditions. and secondarily,
social parsonage with minor functions similar
to those discharged by very numerous royal
family. it is not unsupported by the best prece-
dents OF the English diplomatic service. If 1t
also upholds the dignity and honor of the coun-
try and responds to the magnetic touch OF
patriotic obligation it is something quite Eng
lish, although truly American. !. y. +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
FOR POOR RIPS COMFORT.

From The Louisville Evening Post
The performance last evening OF RIP Van
Wrinkle by MI. Joseph Jefferson recalls q very good
story which that noted actor has told several
occasions. Several winters ago Mr. Jefferson gave a
matinee performance OF RIP Van Wrinkle In De-
tiot. While at supper that evening letter was re-
ceved by him The writer stated that he had wit
messed the afternoons performance. and had had an
afternoon OF the greatest pleasure and Joy he had
experienced. He stated that he felt deeply in
debted TO the actor and had tried to think OF some
way in which ne could repay him for part OF the
pleasure Of the afternoon. My name Is Dunn" no
said. and | am the proprietor Of Dunn's Patent
Spring Beds | have decided to send you OF these
spring beds and all that | ask OF yoI In return IA
for You to say when you arise from your sleep OF
twenty years. that i would not fell half so stiff
II ! had been sleeping IN one OF Dunn's Patent
Spring Beds" IL IL safe to say that Mr.. Jefferson
did not fulfil the condition required In the letter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
YHE SCIENTIFIC Color or SIN.

FROM me lnlanlpCIiS Jou!i3L
The Methods. Ministerial Association in session
AZ the Nsridan Street Church. yesterday morning
listened TO interesting lecture by the Rev. John
w. Milan The Color OF sin" Mr.. Mam made
the assertion that scientific experiments have deve
oped that sin Is scarlet. These experiments were
made in the Smithsonian Institution. By means or
chemical process The perspiration of person
aroused by sinful passion subjected TO test
that disclosed pinkish color. Forty experiments
made and In each test the results the
same. Some of the ministers declined TO accep, Mr..
Mam's new theory, and one member OF the associa-
ton asked II IL were meant that people coul!
sweat out the evil In them. Mr. Milan replied that
his assertions were based scientific facts; that Il,
convincing argument that the Bible and
science In accord for the Bible speaks OF the
color OF SIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
HE TOOK 1T OUT ~ TRADE.
d The Syracuse Post.

FrOn
The Rev. T. +. Clarke. former pastor OF one OF
the Methodist Episcopal churches in Syracuse, ard
now pastor of an Independent church in Brooklyn
was noted for his success with the poorer churches
in country districts. He always succeeded In get
ting the full amount OF his salary, being content 10
take the same in cash products, his congrega-
ton might elect. He located year at Bridge
port, Madison County one OF the poorest charges
of the district At the close OF his first sermon TO
tho Bridgeport church. he said: "Now brethren and
sisters. ] know you have not much money 10 pay
your pastor but think will get along all right
You who cannot pay cash pay In potatoes or
cheese or butter or hay. Pay I'm anything you raise
on your farm except two thinge-dred apples and
brooms The last charge had stocked me up with
enough OF them to last ten years Remember |
draw the line at dried apples and brooms"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
LITTLE CHANCE FOR SCHOOLING.

You see," continued the dOckmaster. thus rid OF
his eager questio1ers, who riotousy departed. let
ting another gust of frosty air in az the door. II
have to keep tab on the youngsters well as on
the boats. Two of these boys come from way up in
Canada. and the other one and the girl from some
where out on the line OF the Erie Canal They be-
long TO some OF these potato boats that have dis
charged their cargoes and now doing lighter
age business around the harbor. This is the only
chance the little ores have 10 go to school for the
boats the go all summer. making sometimes
three four trips from Canada the West. but as
they go into winter quarters here the chill
dren hustled out and into the nearest public
school. good many Of the boats they
rid OF their cargoes 50 over into the Atlantic
Basin and lie there until the canals open in the
spring for navigation. Sometimes the people who
live board all the leave them TO the dock
Waterman and take rooms in the city for the cold
weather term. The most of them, however. live on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

Tribune reporter was sitting in comfortable chair
with n winsone little lass Of three or four summers
on his knee feeling for his watch to hear the tcK
tick" II was Liberty Hail. this little home, and soon
owner. dockmasier and newspaper man were smok-
ing and chatting with the boansn and the sweet
faced mistress of his floating home. snug home
they had too. made bright with brilliantly coored
carpet on the floor dainty lace curtains at the haif
windows It's enc scarlet geranium and twttering
canary bird that seemed not to care IN ne ieast lor
the domestic cat that stretched blinking IN tne sun
light on the narrow window ledge only few inches
away So, a., +, ,,osor,a" tho u,ife
said n answer TO the visitors question. You see
we are a neighbor.y sort of folk and run about a
S Bushes n SO AND neSr s lack for
really can't dance she added with , sm nan ana s
6v ten feet but we do get together and sing
There's always some one in the slip has 'nelOdeOn
..Butt how about the bitter cold weather. Can you
Warmer than you can in any fiat In the city. for
You know the cargo fills all round the walls and
see don't have to 20 outside to get either coal
water" And she opened IN triumph ttie Re, si n
and indicate ed faucet that connected with nve re-
need TO inquire about other house keeping convert
oncos for they were scattered all about The tiny
ine On rs Wal:+ looked for al the world Ike an
Try shelves and drawers for linen filled every avail
able nook and corner. The little bedroom was as
nca, wax and just big enough for two
INCHES FOR THE CHILDREN.
But where do the children sleep?' for by this
time a round, rosy-cheeked boy had crept shyly
half way down the cabin stairs and was taking
grave mental measurements Of the intruders.
Right behind you, SIR" and sure enough there
in the side OF the sittinS-room was curtanod
bunk built back into the cargo space for all the
world like niche in the catacombs and containing
two snowy beds
They're 4 fine good hospitable lot Of
people" said the dockmaster little later. with
only one peculiar failing. They always
squah billing about positions IN the slip. They viii
ON. fgrb hundreds .
friction difficulty. but the minute they get here
& IS every fellow for himself in the scramble for
good bcrths. They ask no favors and give none and
win toll snule-handed for hours. with only
abuse for each other, to do what they might
ACCOMPLISH Jointly in fraction of the time
Thcy come TO me constantly with fancifu com
plauts about fouls and interferences. You'd think
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

alwavs imagines the boatman's wife as comforaple
natron standing "hull down In the CABIN hatch OF
taking her husbands place at the tiier. whiie ne
drowses the hours away under the awning. III ones
fanc.es were only logical he would conclude that
with the approach of winter all hands Withdrew
into the cabin like the turtles into the waters OF the
canal or that they migrated to some tropical CLINE
like the birds that build their nests In the over
hanging tree tops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

queried one little fellow as he jabbed another with
his elbow and made room for the girl TO put hcf
foot on the stove hearth.
Let me see Johnnie unused the dockmaster.
smiling he looked down the index of his big record
book and turned TO the page for that day. You be-
long to the Mayfower don't you?'
Yes, sir"
well she's gone to Watsons Stores but she ii
be back tonight so you'd better wait right where ye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
CANALBOAT CHILDREN.
THEY HAVE HARD WORK KEEPING
TRACK OF THEIR HOMES.
WHILE THEY ARE AT SCHOOL THE parental.

VIII = THEY ARE AT SCHOOL THE PARENTAL
DOMICILE MAY BE MOVED MANY MILES
COMFORT IN A TINY CABIN
There was scurry Of feet. triumphant whoop
and the door of the dockmasters little ONCE burst
open as II hit by cyclone and me crowd poufeu III
The undulan. drapery of tobacco smoke overheah
writhed and red before the gust Of frosty Air that
whirled in with the swd. and somebody's disserta
ton upon the decay OF the merchant marine was
abruptly drowned in a babel of childish voices. IL
wasn't much OF a crowd either. now that inc re-
porter looks back upon the experience three breezy
hovs and a sIip of a girl OH their way home from
school That was ALL but they filed the standing
room in the little Office still painting from their
mad race through the streets. they crowded and
iostled one another about the stove.
'Oh Mr.. Palmstine, where's our boat tonight!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
DUCKS AND DUCATS.
From The Washington Star.

From The washington Star
Your Majesty said the councillor.
What IN it,
while you were away your shooting trip the
people were murmuring over the condition OF the
Treasury"
You don't say So"
Yes They say this Government Is getting more
ducks than 1t needs. and not enough ducats."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29
NE WAS Nv TRAINING
mixers Statesman

From The Yonkers Statesman
Mr. Cotton-I want TO hire a man for the holiday
trade Have you had any experience as floor
walker?
Applicant Have /? Well the fellow In the fiat
under me plays the cornet most of the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

are Jennie" turning the little girl. your boat IS
up in the head tier now, third boat out. Paul, your
all right, same place last night. Your boat has
gone the Erie Elevator. Chris turning the lasT
Of the bright-eyed group, and your ma said II
they weren't back by o'clock YOU TO stay with
Paul tonight So there you are and now get out in
the air you'll all be smoked like herrin' in this
hoy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29


With the Marquis de rAngle- Beauma noir who
has just died there disappears Frenchnan of
the old school. who during the days Of Louis
Philippe and the early part of Napoleons reign
played an important role in Parisan life. Small
In stature, with mustache ZEN croc" and a
waist which, in spite of his seventy years, was
existence of a corset. he was one Of the pillars
of the French turf and the life and soul OF the
Jockey Club, OF the Union and in fact. OF
every assembly Of men women In which he
found himself In his younger days he was
famous as a duellist and several OF his encoun
ters are sufficiently characteristic OF the man
to have remained on record Thus. even
ing, meeting his cousin, the Marquis du Hal
lays. in the foyer OF the Opera, he walked up 70
him and In the course OF conversation re-
marked:
Isn't 1t odd my dear fellow. that. quarrel
some as you and | are. We should never have
fought with one another
That's true" replied Du Halays. But tina [
can always be remedied
And on the strength OF that, the two cousins
met In mortal combat the following morn
rAngle- Beaumanolr having his right hand
pierced by his adversary's raper which, while
1t rendered continuance OF the fight mpos-
sible. left the other hand free to grasp that OF
his cousin In undmnished friendship a nom mt
afterward. On another occasion. when ne was
about to fight duel In which he was entirely
in the right and his adversary in the wrong the
man having insulted him, and he having re-
sponded by blow In the face. he suddenly dis
covered that his opponent was perfect novice
In workmanship and that he would, there
fore. have him completely at his mercy. SO he
strobe up to him and In the presence OF twenty
or thirty persons presented the most courteous
and full apology. Almost dumfounded. the lat
ter inquired why the Marquis assumed such an
extraordinary course. Because" returned the
latter. 1T would really be too unfortunate II
! wer. to fight with "mazette" (greenhorn)
nd fhs,
turned his back upon him.
The MARQUIS was formerly In the navy. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

THE UNSPEAkABlBE JlNCOES.
When the leading English journal rebukes
the American Ambassador for violating diplo-
matte customs and propriety by talking poll
tics In the wrong place, 1t is hardly necessary
IN take much notice Of few less judicious
moralists who go out Of their way to defend
him against the wanton assaults Of those dread
full creatures the unspeakable American jim
goesw This Is the conventional method OF u.s.
paraging American criticism. II has been said
in print hundred times, that the LIMOGES
will never be satisfied with an Ambassador I'M
less he renders himself socially impossible
in England; that Mr.. Bayard has declined 10
make himself an offensive person in London
society but has been Hospitality received In the
highest and most exclusive circles and that
because Englshmen like him he must, per-
force. be very poor-spirited American.
The practical answer TO be made 10 this far-
rage Of nonsense is that no English diplomatist
ever renders himself socially impossible by
representing his country Loyalty and firmly and
being in all things a consistent and rather ag-
gressive Englshman. He may rot be called
upon to lay cornerstones and to perform some
Of the minor functions of royalty, but he is never
ostracized socially in any capital FOR being
downright English in defending the policies.
promoting the interests and maintaining the
dignity OF his own country Nor is there any
valid ground for the belief that an American
Ambassador In England needs 10 pursue any
other course for the sake Of securing an agree
able social environment. Just as loyal Eng
lishman in the diplomatic service IL socially
possible" anywhere In the world. so also an
American Ambassador does not need to disguise
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-07

Action on the Telephone Question
Postponed Till Next Meeting. A
Protest Against Underground
Wires. Other Matters
of Interest,

An adjourned meeting OF tho Com
mon Council was held last night with
Presideut Roper in tho chnir and the
following membsrs present: White,
Iroumouger. Briokhuuse, Heath,
Peello, Lowis, MacManus. Small,
Walker, Philpotts. Collins, Sheldon
and Hermans.
The matter Of granting tho exclusive
right Of the streets for telephone pur-
poses were discussed at length by q
number Of the members; also Mr.. A.
L. Thorn and Col. l.. ID. Starke, and
was laid over till next meeting.
Mr.. Apps moved to reconsider tho
action Of tho Council i'll disappro owing
the appointment of l.. l.. &. Mumuing
us deputy constable. Motion WAS lost.
The L. j. Acker Construction Com
pauy was given the right to construct.
maiutaIn aud operate a gas plant III
Brambleton Ward.
Tho Ordinance Committee made a
report disappearing the transfer of au-
thority for the removal Of garbage
from the Street Department to the
Board OF Health. The report was
adopted.
An ordinance for the numbering Of
houses aud streets was laid on the
table.
A petition was read from the prop
erty-owners, asking that Concord street
be paved with belgian block, was
granted.
The petitions of sundry persons to
eroct frume houses were granted.
The Bonrd OF Street, Sewer and
Drain Commissioners submitted a
statement TINT plans were prepared for
letting out tho street cleaning to con
tract, but The consideration OF the or
dinauce WAS postponed.
The Fire Department asked that
Cove street DO paved, 30 that the fire
engines could pass ovor this thorough.
fare without breaking down, was re-.
ferred to the Street, Sewer and Drain
Board.
The petition of Oily BY for increase
OF salary WAS refused.
A communication from Judge Martin
stated that Williams street would be
closed during court hours unless SO inn
noise, WAS referred t. the Street Com
mittee.
The monthly statement OF j. s. Gull
pepper, City Auditor, was referred TO
proper committee.
The petitions of supdry persona to
erect frame houses were referred to the
Finance Committee.
An ordinance was road and laid over
regulating the running OF cycles on
the streets, requiring lanterns and bells
and restricting speed TO eight miles au
hour and imposing fine of 50 for
violations.
An ordinance wss offered and laid
over, requiring all dogs at large to be
nuZZled.
There were other matters of minor
importance transacted and the Council
adjourned.