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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04

wears there had been a Democratic President
and Cabinet. For six years there had been a
Democratic majority in the House OF Repre-
sentatives. BY defeating or attempting 70 re-
peal judicious and patriotic laws, by enorts 70
wipe off all Republican legislation from the
statute books, by reckless attacks upon the
tariff and by Department decisions hostile 10
American industry and to bona fde settlers on
the public lands, the Democratic party han
brought anxiety and business depression upon
the country. Industry was unsettled. employ
ment was uncertain, and agriculture was suffer-
ing. The new Congress. Republican once more
in both branches and backed by Repuohcah
Administration devoted itself to progressive
measures and creative policies, and Its first ses-
sion was a brilliant vindication OF the energy
capacity patriotism and creative ability OF the
Republican party Of the United States
1t was in consequence Of Democratic obstruc-
ton the longest session (3O4 days. in the history
of the Government with one exception, the first
session of the Lth Congress- which had lasted
;}21 days but had been barren Of practical re-
suits. The longest session previous to that had
been the first Of the XXXth Congress. in 1919
80 which lasted 302 days. enacting the slavery
compromise measures and the infamous Fugitive
Slave law.
The States Of Montana. North Dakota South
Dakota and Washington were admitted to seats
in this Congress- increasing the membership In
both branches.
THE STATE OF THE UNION.
In his first annual Message President Har-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
HARRISON'S TERI.
REPUBLICAN AUTHORITY AND POLICIES
RESTORED IN ALL BRANCHES OF
GOVERNMENT.

BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR THE NATlON-A LONG
BUT BUSY AND FRUITFUL SESSION OF CON-
GREss-TIIE MKINTEY TARIFF BILL
THE LONG FIGHT OVER SILVER
AND THE FINAL COMPROMISE
THE FEDERAL ELEC-
TONS BILL.
The return OF the Republicans to power. from
March t. 1889, to March 4, 1893 was effected
under the following executive organization:
Ptesident-Gcneral Benjamin Harrison, OF lndi-
ana, previously Senator from that State.
Vice-President-I.evi =. Morton of NeW-fork,
formerly United States Minister to France.
Secretary of State-James G.. Blaine. of Maine.
until June I. 1892. when he resigned. After
June 20, John w Foster. OF Indiana.
Secretary of the Treasury-Wiliiam Window, OF
Minnesota. who died in the winter of 1870
~. Succeeded by Charles Foster. Of Ohio.
Secretary OF War-EX- Governor Redhed Proctor,
Of Vermont, until 1891. when, having been
elected Senator from Vermont. he resigned.
Succeeded by Stephen b. Elkins, of West Vir-
Gna.
Postmaster General-John Wanamaker, Of Penn
sylvania.
Attorney General-Wiliam H. H. Miller Of
Indiana.
Secretary of the Navy-Genera Benjamin F.
Tracy, Of New-YOrk.
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rlson reported that the Treasury surn,us
amounted to $57.4OO,OOO The revenue was
larger than necessary. He did NOT favor oo,
iectng revenue for payment OF the nub,,c
debt before II fell due, or putting tho ovr,,,,
into circulation by loaning it out to banks he-
cause this latter unauthorized and dangerous
proceeding (Which, by the way had been heyur
under President Cleveand) always resulted in
an unnatural and temporary benefit 70 a ,.,v
Favored localities. and danger to business when
the loans were called In. He recommerasd n
revision OF the tariff. both in its adm,n,s,r.,,v.
features and in the schedules The ina,ua,,,,,,
OF the tarif should be corrected while tho nro
tecuve principle should be maintained and ,air,v
applied 10 the farms as well as the shops.
Inc president reported that since 1879 Ma
tiohai bank circulation had diminished STA
lo''ooV' OF which reduction $37. 100 OO0 had
taken place during the last year. This decr.,s.
would continue under existing conditions I'm,
there mad been. on the other hand s,rco 1874
an increase OF $293 $4,000 in gold coin. x57 55t
wv IN standard silver dollars: S723l I OOO IN
gold certificates: S276,Gl9 900 in s,,ver cor,,o-
Gates and $14OI3OOO in United States pote. a
total OF SI13,074.OOO. The circulation Ind IN
fact, Increased IS per capita, The tota, co,no,o
OF SILVER dollars November l. 1854 was x3ta
o'''VV OF which SGO09SOOO was In circulation.
vi 'he amount in the vaults SPIT .3i0. 900 was
represented by certificates leaving S. 2l9 600 not
:" circulation or represented by certificates At
mn''oh was called to the fact that when the
. . coinage law was enacted, February ~.
1910 SilVer was worth $l.2O4 per ounce. Since
'ne" silver has been as low as Oh cents; the
SILVER aoiiar was In 1889 worth 7O6 cents Some
i"'o'ao'e conditions had helped to maintain
d" equality between gold and silver dollars.
% lar Out these conditions were not all con-
"""eo oy statutory enactmsntA The Presi.
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Secretary of the Interior-John W. Noble of Mis-
souri,.
Secretary Of Northumberland NJ. Rusk, Of
Wisconsin.
President Harrison was inaugurated March t.
1889 amid public rejoicings He delivered a
patriotic and hopeful address. He favored a
continuance Of the Protective system. and sug
gested that the promoters Of mining and manu-
featuring in the South might yet find the free
ballot OF workingmen, without distinction Of
race, necessary for their own defence. OF cor
porations, he said that II they would observe
their own limitations and duties they might
have less cause to complain Of the unlawful
limitation of their own rights lie asked for
better naturalization laws, and opposed Euro
pean control Of the interoceanc canal across the
American isthmus. OF appointments he said
that honorable party service would not be dis
qualification for Office but would not be al
lowed to shield negligence or delinquency. He
would need time for elaboration. Persistent i'm
portunity would not be the best support of an
application for Office He hoped that the revenue
ard the Treasury surplus might be reduced
without destroying protection to American in
dustry The President favored the new Navy,
American steamship lines and adequate pension
laws. He would use the power vested In him for
the enforcement Of the election laws.
BUSY AND FRUITFUL SESSION.
The first session OF the List Congress began
December .. 1889 ending October 1, 1890 The
roll:
Scnate-Republicans 45; Democrats. 81; va
cancies. =. Total. ~.
House-Thomas r. Reed 0iep, Me-. Speaker.
Republicans. 1863; Democrats 161. Total, 800
This was famous session. The mass Of busi-
ness introduced was enormous viz: In tho
Senate. 4.151 bills and 40 joint resolutions: in
the House. 12.20S bills and 235 Joint resolutions
The topics dealt with were Important For four
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Unable to obstruct the progress OF pu'',J
without rules the Democrats then de'ns"'
rules. Accordingly. the committee. consis''ns
the Speaker. Mr.. Mckinley (oho) and MI -.
non Qll), Republicans. and Mr. Carlisle lh!'
Mr. Randall PENN. Democrats reP''''' ~
Code Of Rules. They were In substance
same az those OF previous Congresses oas's
general parliamentary law. but they eon'A =,
special provisions expressly intended 70 cc -
the majority to legislate. All the OLD ~ &c
Rules had apparently been framed Sd a. 'v.fst
power minority always to obstrucI anu Sstrs
legislation. precedent established IONS M
the war. when the South was donl'hamSs, 70
country and when. apprehensive OF oa. 90 ma
slavery. the Democrats In Congress hsu . I'm %
rules expressly intended TO obs,ruet leSs'S"
case OF need. .mm
One Of the new rules altered the old a anu ths
ny process OF introducing bills. II pfo'uu uk
bills should be handed 10 the Clerk w"g ,ssu "
direction OF the Speaker should re'e' It'll the
the proper committees, In accordance v. W. rules
VIII Of the House. as expressed III , s.o No
Rule XVI. Section III, read: mo dlissss
ton shall be entertained by the Spsa" cerk b
Rule XVI. Section 3, empowered t.e s.smbS6l
count a. present but not vUtinks
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.

INDECENT SHOWS AND POSTERS.
The tide of opposition TO indecent
posters and show bills seems to be a
periodical one ebbing and flowing with
something of the same regularity, If
not with the same frequency, as the
tides Of the ocean. Just at present the
tide is at the flood and the police force
is said to be sharp on the trail of al
legged indecency in poster or stage rep
resentation with the prospect excellent
for the suppression of both.
The Free Press wishes the police au-
thorities the most abundant success
and trusts that having once succeeded
in doing something besides adFertis-
ing indecency-wh is the usual re-
suit Of a raid the warfare will be
kept up, not intermittingly, but con-
stantly. These spasmodic attacks on
indecency or upon any form of lawless-
ness are of no real use:
yet they represent the habit of
the police force in dealing with
a good many of the irregularities"
which arc prohibited by law. At one
time it is the Sunday saloon that
comes in for suppression. Then it is
the house Of ill-fame. Then the gam
bling house. And by the time the last
has been reached it becomes necessary
to begin the round all over again. If
the Sunday saloon is a violation of law
1t is a violation at any time, and all
the time, and should be treated as
such; and the same is true of all the
other forms of lawlessness mentioned.
They should all be treated accordingly,
and not harried and closed up one
week to be permitted when the excite
ment has died out to enjoy immunity
for months.
The laws and ordinances against in
decency are not very voluminous here
though they are abundant, If enforced,
to protect the young of the city, for
whose benefit mainly they have been
passed Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
THIS 10 PREVENT seAsIoKNess.
A New York Doctor Prescribes Mixed Pep
tone, Sherry and Cracked Ice.

A New York Doctor Prescribes Mixed Pep
tone, Sherry and Cracked Ice.
A New York physician has originated
novel preventive for seasickness, which
has the advantage OK being simple and
seemingly sure. At all events, it was
tried with marked success upon a young
woman who is always affected by the
comparatively slight motion Of sound
steamers and railroad trains In her
case, after two doses. she was able to
bear without Inconvenience the rolling
beyond Sandy Hook and the subsequent
tossings Of the voyage.
The remedy is tho administration
every half hour Ct two spoonfuls Of pep
tone in sherry, cooled by pouring over
cracked ice. The theory Of this is no
less interesting than the dose itself The
young doctor argues that the swallow
ing of frequent small quantities of pre-.
digestcd and slightly stimulating food
produces q scdative effect upon the
stomach and counteracts the jouncing
brought about by the inccssant and vio-
lent motion Of a ship at sea.
Other doctors have quito latcly in
vented a seasiclness cure consisting Of
cocaine or bTomides, the latter in large
doses, these being given with the design
Of dulling the stomach, as it were, and
so preventing nausea. But it cannot be
learned that any actual results have
been attained in this waJ-Ncw York
Herald.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

II now develops that a number OF
the hatchets were merely placed in q
receiving yault.-Detroit Tribune.
When a widow gets to heaven the
first thing she will ask is what the men
angels like best to eat-New York
Press.
AS for General Campos, he isn't do
ing thing but hopping around on one
foot and giving vent to sounds of glee.
Cleveland Leader.
The man with a sharp tongue seldom
gets on very well in politics. Now that
Hon. Joseph II. Choate is mentioned
in connection with the New York sena-
torship. they are quoting against him
that famous ST. Patrick's Day speech
Providence Journal.
A New York court has ruled that a
young woman who sues to recover
damages for a sprained ankle need not
show it to the jury. Thus the emanci-
patton of the sex goes on in spite of all
hinderlng influences st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Mr.. Moody's opinion was that the
Sunday newspapers do New York more
harm than Tammany does. And the
audience applauded, but later on Mr..
Moody said he didn't dare to ask how
many present read last Sundays paper.
Springfield Republican.
And now the New York courts are
trying to decide what constitutes a
meal" under the Raines law. AS we
understand it, a New York Raines law
meal consists of something to drink,
with an indestructible sandwich on the
side.-Chicago Times-Herald
Women are demonstrating very for
chilly these days their ability to keep
tavern. A large proportion of the
smaller hotels and bigger boarding.
houses of Florida are kept by New Eng
land women. and most Of them make
money. too.-Boston Globe.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
ALLEGHENY VS.. CAUCAsE.

In United States Court this morning
Judge Wales heard argument on the
value of the motion of Cheney and
Lewis of Philadelphia, proctors for the
steamship Caucase, for leave to file a
cross libel in the suit of Harry Tucker,
master of the steamship Allegheny,
against the steamship Caucase, and of
the court to stay furher proceedings
by the Caucase against the Allegheny
until the owners of the Allegheny shall
file bond in response to the $4,000
damages said to have been inflicted to
the Caucase in the collision with the
Allegheny in the Delaware bay in Oc-
tober last.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
RECEPTION AND DANCE.

CRISFIELD, Md, Jan. ia recep-
tion was given at the home of Mrs.
Mary Ward last night in honor of her
granddaughter, Miss Doonie Riggin.
About forty of the young people of the
town were present. Miss Riggin has
recently made her debut in society.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilmington
gave a ball at their home, near Hope
well, last night. The house was filled
with people from the different towns
of Somerset county. A large number
of young people from Crisfeld at
tended. At u o'clock a collation. was
served. The music was furnished by
the Fairmount Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERsARY.

Milk Inspector John McMullen cele-
brated the 52nd anniversary of his
birth at his residence, No. COS West
Fourth street, last night OF his fifty
two years Mr.. McMullen has spent over
forty on a farm, but during his few
years of residence in Wilmington has
made many friends. Those present
were: Samuel McMullen, wife and
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. L. George,
Mrs. J. E. George, Joseph S. Dunlap
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. King and Shep-
herd Josephs. There was music during
the evening by the Fritz brothers.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
rnc,lshmsn WHO Travelled.

Where enc Englishman travelled in
tho reigns Of the first two Georges ten
now go Gil a grand tour. Indeed, "
says q contemporary writer, ''to such a
pitch is the spirit CT travelling come in
the kingdom that there is scarcely q cit
izca Of large fortune but takes flying
view Of Franco, Italy and Germany in
a summers excursion - Gibbon wrote
from Lausanne describing the crowd Of
English who were already thrcnging
the beautiful shores of Lake Leman. An
interesting series of hints to ''persons
travelling from Britain to France" ap-
peared in The Gentleman's Magazine
for the year 1856. From them we gath
er that 10 such thing was to be had in
France rs ready furnished lodgings and
that it was impossible to board il a
''gonteel family" and extremely diff
cult TO get into "genteel company.
The author adds the remark that this
keeping of good company is attended
with some expense-a man must game,
he must keep carriage, and he must
dress according to the fashion. Corn
hill Magazine.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
sOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Gertrude ,Uhler, of Baltimore,
is the guest of friends in the city.
Miss Name Logan, of Philadelphia.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. r. Leslie
Appleby, at No. 617 West street.
Miss Madeline White of Chester, is
visiting in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. James w. Ward and
Warren Ward are visiting friends in
Bridgeville.
Tyson Hancock has returned from a
visit to West Chester.
W. H. Van Skiver. of Delmar. is
spending a few days with friends in the
city.
w. A. Mitchell is on a several days
visit to West Chester.
Miss Martha Wilson is visiting
friends in Chester.
Edward d. Ellis, of Elkton, is regis
tered at the Hotel Jennings.
Future Secretary of State William
II. Boyce, of Georgetown, is registered
at the Clayton House.
Attorney General R. c. White return
ed to Georgetown to-day after brief
visit here.
Mrs. H. d. Winters, of Elkton, is en-
tertaining Mrs. William Johnson.
Henry Leonard Orters, a noted elo-
cutionist and humorist of Bridgeport.
Conn, who has been visiting DR.. f. E.
Smith and family, returned home to-
day.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

Sallie Ratledge. These were followed
by fifty ether couple. John Braman
conducted
The committee on arrangements was
composed of Robert Falk, chairman;
Frank Buckalew, financial secretary:
George McCafferty, recording secre-
tary; Victor Ullmann, treasurer; Emil
Maurcr, Frank Greene, Robert Davis.
Harry Brinton, Harry Macklin,
Charles Boyerlein, Thomas Sweeney,
William Rossiter. John McGranary.
Cornelius Green, Ernest Barnes. Rob-
ert Washer, Joseph Montgomery.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Novelty AII-WooI
DRESS GOODS
It 20 cents that arc verv attractive.
We are much obliged t. our com
petitors for advertising our famous
SCENT GlNGHAMS

For us The people crowd in for
them and they get them. We have
more of them :or Saturdays Great
Sale.
Also / 400 yards New York Mills
Bleached Muslin, in remnants, at
y cents yard; regular price 10
cents. Don't buy your muelins or
sheetings until you get our prices.
Great values in Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, Blankets, Com
forters, etc.
Our constant aim is to provide
the very best values in useful and
desirable dry goods that can be
fund. We thank our many friends
and customers for their sub,tautial
appreciation Of our efforts.
Leaders in low prices You can
always raYe money by shopping at
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
BRADLEY-TURNER

SALISBURY, Md, Jan. 15.-The mar
riage Of Miss Ida Turner and Elmer
E. Bradley took place in Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South Sails
bury, at 1.3O yesterday. Rev. r. H.
Potter performed the ceremony. The
ushers were Ernest Turner, Edward
Mitchell,E 70. c. Fulton and d. B. Can
non. After the ceremony the bridal
party left for Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
GRFEN-OUIMRY.

CENTREVILLE. Md, Jan. 15.-Eli-
jah Green and Miss Mary Quimby,
daughter of John Quimby, were mar
ried Wednesday night in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, by Rev. c. X. Nor
riss. The cermony took place under a
marriage bell. The ushers were vii
liam T. Heating, NJ. Price, Tilghman
Bishop and Charles Bishop.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
CHURCHEs AS THEATREs.

a great deal is said in these days
about the increased activity of the
churches, and it is gratifying to find
that one student in such matters is
keeping a record of this activity in one
direction. The development of churches
into theatres is comparatively recent,
and there is naturally some interest in
watching the transformation. In the
December issue of the Forum Rev. Will
liam Bayard Hale, who is our chief au-
thOrity in this department of theology,
writes once more of the church enter
tainment as he has followed it through
another year. We say theology, be-
cause il Is obvious that II to amuse is
the end of religion there is urgent ne
cessity for the revision OF the creeds.
These old-fashioned documents imply
attention to less important matters;
worship for instance Mr. Hale ap-
pears to think that to amuse is not the
end of religion, and doubtless he would
advocate sticking to the creeds and
dropping the Trilby parties lantern
services and bicycles runs for Christ.
But can we believe for moment that
he is right when so many excellent men
take an opposite view? Even he stops
moment to admire. 1T is with a feel
ing Of wonder touched with awe" he
says, that a student turns the pages
of this chronicle of a years activity by
the churches, and sees their devotion
to the interests of the box Office" and
realizes how "the duty of providing
/ fun nj a minimum cost" is done
Indeed, it is high time for the theatre
managers to complain of unfair compe-
tition and to demand that the churches
be compelled to take out licenses for
their minstrel shows and other services
/ for nire Some of the entertainments
/ are so exceedingly novel, that they
would be sure to draw a crowd any
where.
We have a little patience with the
absurdity of the conclusions which Mr.
Hale draws from the record Of q years
/ good church fun He insists that
amusement is a desirable thing. that
( the church has no war TO wage on the
theatre in its proper place. that enter.
tainments may be given for the benefit
of churches, but not in church build.
ings, and not In costume. He argues
that churches have enough to do in
! preserving faith, administering the
sacraments. and teaching the doctrine!
which they hold in trust to teach Blu
did any one ever hear such ridiculou,
/ rubbish p We should think that tn,
/ reverend pastors who have labored s,
long and so hard at minstrel shows anC
farces would rise i'm their wrath anC
ask him what kind of priest he pre-
tends to be.-Providence Journal
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
INQUEST ON WoERLE HELD.

Deputy Coroner Chandler held an in
quest over the body of Frederick
Woerie, who was instantly killed yes
terday at Pennsylvania avenue and Du-
Pont street by being thrown out of a
wagon. The jury rendered a verdict Of
accidental death. The funeral takes
place tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
EX-CHIEF SWIGGETT HERE

William Y. Swiggett, former postmas-
ter and subsequently chief of police of
Wilmington, has been visiting in Will
mington for a few days. The ex-chief
registered at the Clayton House. He re-
turned last evening to his present
home at Falls Church, Va.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
EASTERN SHORE CHURCH WE'D
DING

POCOMOKE CITY, Nd, Jan. 15.-
Miss Sallie Warfield Holland, daughter
of M. and Mrs. w. S. Holland, of
Horntown, Va, was married tonight
at $50 O'Clock, in Horntown Church, to
William Spencer Drummond Fletcher.
of Jenkins Bridge, Va
The ushers were DR.. Taylor, of Stock
ton, Md, and Douglass Dickerson. of
Suffolk, Va. Miss Slant, of Sinnick-
son, Va, played the wedding march.
kenzie Holland, a brother of the bride,
gave her away.
The bride wore a gown Of white satin
duchesse en- train. trimmed in orange
blossoms from California, and a veil of
silk Brussels net caught with orange
blossoms.
The maid of honor was Miss Glib, of
Stockton, Md, who wore white satin.
The bridesmaids were: Miss Trader,
of Oak Hall, Va; Miss Blanche
Fletcher, of Jenkins Bridge; Miss An
ME Fletcher, Of jenkins Bridge Miss
Andorton, of Assateague Island. Va. (;
Miss Zimmerman. of Baltimore, Md. /;
Miss Taylor, of Horntown; Miss Onie
Selby, of Oak Hail. Va, and Miss
Browne, Of Jenkins Bridge. The
groomsmen We're: Messrs Edward
Custis, of Onanccck, Va; Edgar Flet-
cher, OF BloXom, Va; Harry White, oi
Baltimore, Nd; John Twiford, of
Richmond, Va; Harry Pruitt, of Tenn
perauceville, Va; Francis Houston, of
Stockton. Nd. Fletcher Browne, OF
Hog Island, Va, and Mallory Fletcher
of Jenkins Bridge.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
ACTIVE TURNER'S DANCE.

The ball and reception of the Active
Turner's, given last night in Turn Hall,
was q delightful social success in Ger
man circles. Shortly after 10 o'clock
the festivities were in full sway, and
continued until a late hour. The
march was led by Emil Mauer and
Miss Martha Matthews. followed by
Victor Uhlman and Miss Celicia Ham
merer and Edward Barnes and Miss
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

The newspapers throughout the
country are pretty generally wishing
for Lew Wallace's candidature for
United States senator. from Indiana,
good luck, but we fear he is too much
Of a literary cuss, and that he is not
sufficiently balanced with money bags.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

The silver senators have been very
quiet of late, but it is evident they
mean to hold the balance of power in
the United States Senate. and it looks
more and more as if they would be
able to do il.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
MRS. M,YEY BURIED.

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen McVey,
who died of suffocation at her home,
took place this morning from the resi-
dence of her son, John McVey, No.
l4O7 West Seventh street.