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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1882
Page
3
A collage of oddities, from jokes about judges and whisky to sly quips on newspaper prophecy and social manners. It recalls a lively 19th century miscellany with sketches, puns, and brief anecdotes about lawyers, physicians, a curious lobster of phrases and a tale of mashed potatoes in court.
Senator Mitchell reports to President Arthur that Pennsylvania faces a Cameron machine push with federal appointments. He argues the independent stand of western representatives and state leaders, showing the Harrisburg platform, editorials, and protests to demand withdrawal of names. He warns of a potential political upheaval if Cameron persists.
The Rev Whang doodle Laxter hosts a Sunday school scene in Austin where a pupil answers a riddle about who knows everything. A boy claims the answer is the judge from the grand jury. The item also notes two children of Deputy Sheriff Tom Lee, a New York Chinese man, receiving Protestant baptism yesterday.
A prominent New York politician discusses possible nominees for governor, naming Folger and Cornell, and noting John Kelly’s anti monopoly strategy. He cites militia discontent over uniform rules and recalls past opposition from tempering factions and dairy interests, shaping party dynamics.
A fragmentary remark shows a political debate on oleomargarine with references to attitude, atais, and monopolies. The note suggests a speaker named Kelly faces difficulty in carrying support and questions whether sole monopolies will suffice to influence the outcome.
Senator Pendleton on behalf of the civil service and retrenchment committees presented to the Senate a report urging passage of the bill to regulate and improve the civil service. The report, noted March 29, argues that expanding government worsens politicized appointments and spoils, harming merit and accountability in official duties.
May 20 report from Washington says the president has decided to move Secretary Frelinghuysen to the English mission replacing James Russell Lowell. The successor remains undecided with Conkling rumored but unlikely. reason given is a desire for a more vigorous foreign policy than Frelinghuysen’s cautious approach.
May 21. Shipherd appeared disappointed after the foreign committee dismissed him following three questions posed by Chairman William. The house now faces the decision to press further. Shipherd, dumbfounded, sought a personal audience to present his essays aimed to convulse the country, but the vote to release him stands.
In a lecture on Our Yankee Cousins Judge Key recalled a NYC streetcar scene involving Senator Conkling and an aged Virginia aunty. With neuralgia, he rose to offer a seat to the woman as he held the strap, a gesture praised as a quiet tribute to labor and womanhood by a proud man.
The president said to a friend yesterday that the most difficult appointments were the tariff commission members. He planned to complete the list in a few days, stressing the need for immediate selection. It is believed the idea of special interest representation has been abandoned. nine commissioners must be chosen.
It is settled that the majority of the commission will be protectionists of the moderate order. The chairman is likely to be ex Secretary Kirkwood of Iowa and Edward Atkinson of Boston may join, as the textile authority. New England’s representative may shift before nominations go to the Senate. Regional balance favors the South, middle states, Northwest, and possibly Southwest, with the Pacific coast unlikely to be represented.
Mrs. Mason, wife of ex Sergeant Mazon, receives $3,542 in 1-cent bits from Philadelphia Prasg supporters for Bettie and the Baby. Total funds reach $8,067 with $1,000 earmarked for the child, while Mrs. Mason plans to return to Virginia as she awaits possible presidential pardon for her husband.
Senor Elmore, Fermvian minister in Washington, reports two Peru dispatches via Dr. Resay. Trescot met President Montero in Huaraz, with talks on a Chilean project demanding Peru cede Tarapaca and Arica in exchange for Peruvian money. Peru rejects the proposed truce. Elmore estimates Tarapaca worth 1 billion and notes Chile would gain Arica through Peruvian funds.
A political rumor alleges Blaine may endorse a stamp for the independent ticket in Pennsylvania next fall. Some believe this could trigger the independent faction, but it seems unlikely without endorsement from the Democratic contention.
Senator Veat recounts a costly dinner on a salary of five thousand dollars. Treasury department promotions list several clerks and officers advancing in pay grades. Giteau health concerns rise as railways gauge interest in charters. a lawyer cites legal and spiritual tasks amid court disputes. A race day note reports the president's son in flamboyant dress and foreign diplomat bets at the track with a surprising payout.
The day reports 377 patents issued. Secretary Teller may shift fires at the department. Senator Ben Hill shows improvement but remains gravely ill. Indian troubles in Arizona appear ended, with precautions in place. Treasury notes chief Brooks of the secret service may be removed, but sources are lacking. Daggett to be US minister to Honolulu. Howard Williams becomes white house steward with $10,000 bond. Colonel R G Ingersoll to address Denver exhibition August 2. Dr A Burke, brother of the late Irish under secretary, alive in Indiana. Lot Morrill visits the Capitol. he once served as Treasury secretary and Portland port collector. Navy announces visitor rules favoring Congress members, with specific hours for general visitors.
Joseph Whitwell Pease, among England's six new baronets, is said to be the first Quaker to accept a title, marking a notable shift in religious and social acceptance within the peerage.
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