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Year: 1878

The true character of the sham civil service
reformer was never shown up in clearer light
than in the case of Collector Simmons of the
Boston Custom House. They have been howl
ing for years that the offices ought to be given
and administered without regard to politics;
that fitness and fidelity should be the only
tests Now they say the fact that Mr.. Simmons
is acknowledged to be the best Collector Boston
ever had, in business point of view, ought not
to count 10 his favor 1t is not q very remark.
able thing to find q man who does his duty, and
it is no credit to him when found. Plenty of
men could be selected who could do rs we'll as
Simmons in the Boston Custom House. Ii Is
not even allowed to the Collectors credit that
he promptly and cheerfully took his office out
of politics, in accordance with the Presidents
order, and kept it out till directed to put it
back. And why? Because, forsooth, Mr..
Simmons ''did not believe in the order;" as
though q mans thoughts, as well as his actions,
were to be under the control of his official su-
periors. The false pretense of the ''reformers''
is further shown by their opposition to the pro-
motion of Deputy Collector Fiske, who Is abuu-
dainty competent They want a politician,
they say, but they do not want Mr.. Simmons
The simple truth Is, the "reformers" want the
offices for themselves aud friends. That Is the
end and aim of all their cant about Purifying
the public service, taking the offices out of pol
itlcs, and so on dd ndusean1. They look sancti-
moniously and talk piously In public, but the
spirit OF their private devotions is like that OF
the old miser, who prayed after this wise: 20
Lord, bless me and my wife, my son John and
his wife. We four, and no more. Amen
lSprinQfeld URioR
Year: 1878

The Congressional committee on the cleo
toral count will recommend the doing away
with the electoral college, though each State
is still to have as many votes as 1t has Sena-
tors and Representatives. Each candidate,
however, is to have the benefit of whatever
votes he has in every State, and his share in
the electoral vote is to be determined accord
ing to "the rule of three" by the following
statement of ratios: As the aggregate vote
of any State is to each candidates vote, so is
the whole electoral vote to each candidates
share. The State authorities are to figure
out these results, and send them and the votes
upon which they based them to Washington
for final count.
Year: 1878

The Parisisn Society of Hippophagists
wrote to the Lord Mayor of London asking
leave to open shop for preparing and selling
horsefesh. The Lord Mayor replied that his
permission was not needed and wishing them
success.


A Mrs. Abbott of Pitts Point. KY, who has
been totally blind for about eight years, recov-
cred her sight few days ago for about ten
minutes, so that she could see everything
about the house. The house had recently been
newly papered and painted, and when total
blindness came over her again she described
accurately the various colors used in the paper
ing and painting. Her son had married since
she lost her sight, and she had never seen her
daughter-in-law, but in the period she was re-
stored to sight she saw her and afterwards cor
rectly described her appearance.
Year: 1878

In my Judgment nothing too severe can be
said about that large and ill-advised class of
persons who permit their boys to hsrass travel
ers on the highways and byways, with that in
venton of the arch-fend known as veloci-
pede. You are hardly more alarmed by the
suddenness of the attack than by the uncer-
tainty of its direction. You are startled out of
your wonted repose of manner by the
enemy dashing round corner; you hastily
take refuge in puddle to avoid rear attack,
and perhaps run part way up the steps of
strange houses to save yourself from the COM
bined charge Of three racing abreast down the
sidewalk.


have about given up going to matinees on
account of the immense amount of school girl
gabbing to which am compelled to listen, in
stead of the entertainment for which pur-
chased my ticket If the gabble should stop,
it is only superseded by munching of candy
and suppressed gggling. If girls must 60 through
the vealy age let them undergo it at home, and
not invade the domains of the public.


Another cause OF complaint is the way in
which the public are called upon to listen to
rectations of "We are seven" "Little drops of
water" etc. The increase of Kindergartens has
done much to bring about this sad state of
affairs, but parents ought to interpose to save
the public. Let me suggest that if the public
met with more consideration, life would be
much more pleasant to the children. know
those who never enter place of amusement
except when accompanied by little faces,
whose bright eyes fail to see aught but the
beautiful could tell of many a drive and
picnic postponed till Saturday or vacation gave
the children chance to go. But, they were
children whose parents recognized the public,
and upheld their rights. l could also name
several libraries, picture galleries, greenhouses,
and museums, whose treasures never unfold
themselves to children, because the little fin
gers are so rarely taught not to touch. Most
children love music. Witness the crowd around
a grinding organ, even when unattended by
the attractive monkey. Yet, how many chill
dren does any one know whom she would risk
inviting to a musicale?


l cannot say 1 wholly agree with the man
who thought boy should be brought up in
hogshead, and fed through the bang hole, for
doubt not that on being released the wild OK of
the desert would be more desirable compsn-
ion; but do think that parents sho nld so
bring up their offspring that no one should
have occasion to make the suggestion. Yet
many of us feel with and for the sufferer who
said his sister followed to the letter one Bible
Injunction with regard to children. namely: ::
'Ferbid them not. Home and Sosiety-Serib-
ner for March.
Year: 1878

1T seems that the difficulty at Princeton
had its origin in gross outrage perpetrated
upon an upper classman. Six Freshmen
caught Sophomore and spanked him. Then
there was arming in hot haste. Nothing but
blood could atone for that affront.
Year: 1878

we DO not read anonymous etters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
acases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
municatiOns that are not used,
Year: 1878

MR. SHERMAN CONFIDENT OF HIS ABILITY TO RE-


sUME, BUT RETICENT AS TO SOME PORTIONS OF


HIS POLICY.


Secretary Sherman appeared before the House
Banking and Currency Committee again yesterday.
He was asked how he intends to get and
maintain his stock Of gold. He replied,
generally, that it is by the sale of bonds, but
he declined to state the particulars of his
plan He expressed confidence in regard to prevent
ing a drain of gold and holding his against the
banks should they concert action against him. He
also gave his views as to the probable effect Of a
general war in Europe.
Year: 1878

The closing concert of the New-York Phil
harmonic Society Of which the public rehearsal VIII DC
ha to-day promises to be of the greatest perform
roe ever given under the auspices OF the society Inc


I'm raised TO the noble proportions of 112 Players and
the conductor and his men full Of enthusiasm ana
ambition which can hardly fail to lead to the most bril-
liant results.
Year: 1878

The Republican party is the sole hope of
the country against the grasping Southern claimants
anu tne reckless Northern repudiatiOniss IL is the
Sonth Win the demayogism OF the North The Nation
upon its Treasury but with wild and awess
which threaten the foundations Of public honor and Sc
cury. There signs and portenis in the political sy
which fill all thoughtful men with deep concern il moi
with grave alarm. The Republican party the one con
seryatye which stands as barrier
against these dangers. 1t never had vital duty
than that which presses upon II now aud its true policy
Is proclaim the lofty which calls all true TO
its support and say moro than Is necessary OF the
differences which enbarrass II.
Year: 1878




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TRIBUNE OFFICE. April .. a. ma further decline
OF alrpressure took place yesterday accompanied by
threatening clOudness The absence, yet OF rain or
high wind during extreme barOmetrc fall IL quite
unusual The temperature OF the afternoon yesterday
was lower than the preceding day. The moisture OF
the air Is In excess.


For this city and vicinity rainy and perhaps stormy
followed by clearing and cooler weather may De ex-
pected to-day Tomorrow will probably be fair
Year: 1878

The Pacific Railroad committee of
the House have practically agreed upon
a bill with reference to the pro-rate
question. They determined that there
should be three set of commissioners
to fix rates; the first set to be named in
the bill. The details of the bill are to
be perfected by subcommittee con-
sisting of Rice, Chalmers and Hewitt,
of New York. The bill will be COM
bination of those of Chalmers and Rice.
That part of the bill giving power to
the commissioners to take possess
sion of the roads in case of failure to
comply with the conditions imposed, is
stricken out.
Year: 1878

London, March 29.-At the evening
sitting of the House of Commons to-
night, Marquis Harrington pointed out
that on Monday the House was to re-
ceive the royal message which must in
dictate the situation, which was either
one in which war was imminent, OR at
least the crisis was one of extreme
gravity.
Year: 1878

San Francisco, March 29.-It is now
shown that the steamer Pelican is being
fitted up for trading between Costa
Rica and Columbian ports;, the agent
of the Costa Rica government having
negotiated for her purchase. She will
be so fitted out that she can be utilized
as n war vessel whenever necessary.


The Washington authorities have
simply ordered a watch to be maintained
upon her in case any unlawful measures
should he taken in connection with her.
Year: 1878

GENERAL SHERIDAN has asked from
Congress, through the War Department,
an appropriation Of S1Oo,6O to erect a
new military post at some point on
Milk River, where he thinks he can
control Sitting Bull and the buffalo
country. He says there are now 13, 900
Indians between the Missouri River and
the Canadian line, which he may have
to fight this coming summer, and the
need Of new post is urgent.
Year: 1878

New York, March 29.-The Post says
that the engagements of gold coin for
shipment to Europe tomorrow, now
reach million and a quarter dollars,
and it is not impossible that the amount
will swell to two millions.
Year: 1878

THERE seems to be little chance Of
peace and safety and little prospect of
relief. Sitting Bull is mastering an
army of ten thousand warriors for an
inroad upon the settlements of the
northwest, and from fifty to sixty Con-
gressmen have prepared set speeches to
be delivered against the tariff bill.
Year: 1878

IF Sitting Bull should actually carry
out his reported design of attacking the
settlements of the Northwest with ten
thousand warriors, the government will
be able to effectively oppose him only
by accepting volunteers from the from
tier states and territories.
Year: 1878

No machinery being used in their manu-
facture and will be Of the BEST MATER
IAL, and made by the best werkmen, and
under his own supervision. shall sell
these goods at prices very little higher than
machine made shoes.
Year: 1878

From All interview in the st. Louis Globe


Democrat, Dec. II.


Mr.. Hayes, nor no other man, can
disintegrate the Republican party. A
presidential policy might disarm and
weaken it, or demOralize it for the
time being, but the underlying prin-
ciples of the party are too deeply inn
bedded in popular affection for any one


man, or set of men, to root them out.


1r. Hayes has undoubtedly placed
himself in n position where he cam
not receive the cordial support of the
party that elected him. The iiuc is, in
fact, already SO clearly drawn between
him and the party that there can be no
doubt us to how each stands. Mr..
Hayes, in Partakaiiew is neither on the
Republican side nor on this line he is
on the other side of the line, SO far all
the practical results of his administra-
ton are concerned. 1t is absurd to
suppose that there can be any harmony
between him and the Republican party
as long as he pursues his present course.
Many honest Republicans believe that
the Southern people are as loyal to the
Onion as we are in the North, but OF
this there is serious doubt. The
southern people, it is true, are, accord
ing to all appearances, peacefully in
clined, and show q disposition to MAIN
tsain the supremacy OF the national
government, but men who were in the
rebel army cannot so readily give up
their faith, and their professions, In my
opinion, are only skin deep. The
Southerners are laying low until they
get on top. They lead the Democracy,
and should their party get into power
in 1880 they will show y hand that will
surprise that class of Republicans who
believe that reconciliation has been
complete. The Southern people arc not
in fact, reconciled. They are playing
policy, and their purpose In to get pos
,'sssiou of the government and rule it
as they did before the war. President
Hayes policy tends to accomplish
results no Republican wants. While
the North does not desire to domineer
over the South, it recognizes the
necessity of retaining the actual con-
troll of the national government, and
the dangers that would flow from
Southern supremacy. As a Republican
President, it was clearly the duty of
President Hayes to carry out the wishes
Of the Republican party, and it is GER
tain that in this Southern business he
has wandered very FAR from the Repub-
lican idea. The Republican party has
not been weakened, however. The
Republicans, are thoroughly united
upon all the leading issues Of the day,
| and upon questions of great and vital
| importance, nothing can divide them.


am opposed to any war with Mexico,
and no Northern man should be foolish
| enough to want it. A fight with Mex
| leo means nothing less than the acquisi-


ton of more territory in the Southwest,
! and this means more Southern States.
We have enough Southern States, and
! more than we want; we want more
people, not more territory.
Year: 1878

lCy, AT HOtne, Oh U1o ItuSSlAu CZbT nave
been in circulation, but they are set at
rest by the enthusiastic welcome which
he received on returning to st. Peters
burg, from tho seat of war, on Saturday
last. The spectacle is described as one
Of the most brilliant ever witnessed,
and the enthusiasm Of the people as
beyond all bounds.


uUpon his arrival at the railway
station the pupils of the Conservatoire
sang hymn of welcome and presented
His Imperial Majesty with a crown of
laurel. Amid the roar of artillery and
the Changing of bells the Emperor
drove to Kazan cathedral. Many peo-
pie had slept all night upon the marble
floor of the cathedral in order to be
there at the proper moment. In the
cathedral the people fell down and
kissed his garments. He drove to the
winter palace amid the widest cheer
ing Of the vast crowd which lined the
entire road. All day long multitudes
cheered before the palace and soldiers
hurrahed at the barracks


The great want of the age is men
men who are not for sale men who
will condemn wrong in friend or foe,
| in themselves as we'll as Others men
| whose conscicnces are us steady as the
| needle to the pole; men who will stand
for right if the heavens totter and the
earth reels; men who tell the truth


and can look the world and the devil


right in the eye; men that neither flag


nor finch men who can have courage


without shouting to it /; men in whom


the courage of everlasting life run.


still, deep and strong; men who d.


not cry OR causethefr voices to be heart


on the streets, but will not fail no


be discouraged till Judgment he set il


earth men who know their place


and can fill them men who will no
tell Il lie men who are not too lazy I,


work, nor too proud to be poor.
Year: 1878

Il Brief Statement of the Condition of


1fairs IN Ninnenpolis.


The public is to be congratulated on the re-
duction of $1.0O per thousand made by the
lumbermen Of Minneapolis. In conversation
with well posted lumberman yesterday the
GLOBE representative learned that there was in
the city at this time only 10000, 600 feet of
available lumber to supply the entire demand,
both local and foreign This is
considerably below the supply at this season
last year, and for several years previously,
while the demand everywhere is far in excess
of anything that has been known in the history
of Minnesota for at any rate. five years. The
same gentleman stated that the present
average rate of shipments, one
week with another, not less
than 100000 per week, at which figure
the entire present supply would be exhausted
inside of three months, and leave a tremen-
dous pressure upon the mills to keep pace
with the customarily large demands of tie
autumn.


From the most reliable sources it is stated
that Chicago, with supply of 100000, 600, is
only selling $4,000. 900 per week. In view of
these facts, it seems to the GLOBE that the
reduction of one dollar per thousand
is very considerable concession, and should
rebound to the credit of the numbering interest
in Minneapolis.


At any rate, the GLOBE would advise builders
not to postpone operations hoping for further
decrease in lum Der. for it is much more prob
able that there will be increase before a
Year: 1878

A correspondent Of an agricultural
journal writes "Farmers differ much
in opinion about how to apply manure
to the soil, whether fresh or in decom.
posed state, or whether to be plowed
under deep in the soil or to be left near
the surface but the great object is
how to get the greatest amount of
good from tho manure. To deposit
manure in the barn yard and leave it
exposed to drcnching rains, sun and
wind for nearly year, is greater
waste than many farmers arc aware of,
for tho nasty eye sores which are seen
below many barn yards is evidence
that there Is great waste Of soluble
ammoniacal salts concentrated year ai-
ter year uselessly at the dark spot on
the lowest corner OF the yard, and a
waste which, If utilized, would be sui.
ficient TO manure an acre or two of po-
tatoes. would prefer to have my
barn yard as clean as parlor during
the whole year, but circumstances will
not permit that. | must have some
place for my cattle and give them air
and exercise, and 10 eat corn stalks
during the winter, few hours every
day at least but beyond what they
make there, no manure ever goes in
to my barnyard, because my cattle are
kept in the stable or field. My stables
are wide enough to admit wagon or
cart behind the horses or cows, and
have double doors the whole width Of
tho stable; and most generally ! haul
the manure out directly on the fields,
either in large heaps or spread broad
cast, as the circumstance wall warrant.
II the declivity Of the land is rather
steep and the ground frozen, ! don't
venture osprcad the manure, but throw
II in heaps where the DRAWINGS cannot
20 TO waste. IL IL were possible, i
would rather apply oil the manure !
make directly on the field with but one
handling, forasmuch as il fertilizcs
about tho same when fresh as decom.
posed, and portion Of the invaluable
salts wasted below the dung yard 10
saved thereby, and ] would as lief have
manure kept near the surface to ferti-
lie and protect the tender germs when
| first starting to grow"
Year: 1878

The SEVENTEEN YEAR LocusTs.-
The seventeen year locusts" have
made their appearance. They come
up ont of the ground where they have
been during their existence in the
pupa state during the last seventeen
years, and fasten themselves to the
trees and fences preparatory to under
going the metamorphose from the pupa
TO the image. After the metamorpho-
sis the image flies away to deposit its
eggs, which is done by boring into the
limb or body of tree, and there plac-
ing them. They cannot sting, as is
supposed by many. 1t is merely by
piercing innumerablo small holes into
the trees that they are enabled to do
the damage. The same peculiar mark,
resembling the letter "W,' which wor-
ried some of the more superstitious
people when they were here seven
teen years ago, appears to their wings,
and the peculiar sound which they
made seventeen years ago is again be-
coming familiar. The "W" is, by
nervous and superstitious people, gen.
orally taken to mean war.-Aitoona
Mirror.
Year: 1878

A CASE OF CoNscIENcE.-A year ago
last Fall while Mrs. Judge McDermitt
of this place was absent visiting the
Centennial Exhibition, her gold watch
and chain which she had left at home
with her husband were stolen from the
house. Vigorous efforts were made to
apprehend the thief, and finally a col.
ored man was arrested on suspicion,
tried and, Tor want Of evidence, ao-
quilted. The property was given up
as lost, and the matter had almost been
forgotten. On Monday Judge McDer.
mitt, on visiting the postofiice for his
mail, received a small package, neatly
done up and sealed, which, upon open
ing, proved TO be the watch and chain,
in as good condition as when taken.
Mr.. Ray says he found the package in
the outside letter.box in the morning.
A string attached showed that it had
been let carefully down the slide. There
was nothing to indicate from whom II
came, or why it was returned. 1t can
be set down, therefore, as clear case
of consciencc.-Mercer (Pd.) Ldcr.
Year: 1878

Ont on Eighth Street.-The dreadful
drain on the corner Of Eighth and Hull
streets has been filled up, and an unmiti-
gated nuisance partly abated. Now the
people living in the vicinity OF Eighth and
cambridge streets call attention to several
nuIsances in that locality, and
ask visit from the health officers or proper
authorities.
Year: 1878

Pic Mic at Granite.-The Granite Union
Sunday school will have picnic at Granite
Bluff, near the Westham quarry, for the
purpose OF raising funds for the purchase
OF library. Due notice will Be given OF
the day, with other particulars.
Year: 1878

THE approaching Congressional
elections will test the sentiment of
the people of the United States on
national politics as it has never
been tested before. The next Con-
gress will assemble charged with
a mission from the whole people
a mission whose significance will
be unmistakable. Should the
House be Democratic it will be ev-
idence that the masses still believe
that the people should retain the
right to elect their President.
Year: 1878

CERTAIN Republican journals
think that it is terrible thing that
the fraud and chicane of the last
Presidential election should be un.
covered. We regret to be obliged
to differ in toto with these gentle.
men. We think it would be an
unutterable calamity if it were not
unearthed. If it were let alone it
would lie at the heart of our insti-
tutions like one Of those malarial
pools which, in cities, at regular
intervals,send out epidemics. 1t is
an unpleasant thing to wash our
dirty linen in public, but even this
fagrant and conspicuous illustra-
tlon is preferable to allowing it to
rot on our backs and give forth Of
fensive odors. There will be no
wholesome progress in the United
States until the Presidential enor-
nifty has been attended to and
atoned for. AS f or the business in.
terests liable to be aifecte by the
Potter Investigation, it is notorious
that at no period in the United
States has there been such pro-
found Industrial depression as that
which has characterize the United
States ever since the ElectoralCom
mission proclaimed a fraudulent
President. 1t is perfectly true that
the country, from an industrial
standpoint, is prostrated, but it is
prostration which has arisen
largely from contemplating the
grizzly specter of fraud. 1t re-
quires great deal of hardihood for
the masses Of Republic to con-
template without horror and paral-
ysis the spectacle Of a man inaugu.
rated as President of the United
States who was beaten by deci.
sive majorities of both the popular
and Electoral votes.