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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

FoREIGN.-Mr. Parnell and other leaders of the
Land League complained yesterday in the British
Parliament of the Coercion Act and expressed dis
satisfaction with the Land bill - One of the
Greek brgands who held Mr.. Suter for ransom has
been captured. - Gambetta, when pre-
vented by disorderly cries from making %
speech in Paris Tuesday night, assailed
the who had interrupted him in
violent terms. 80 The foreign inhabitants of
Sfax are claiming indemnity from the Bey of TuDis
for the losses they suffered during the bombardmen
by the French war fleet.
DoMESTIC.-The condition of President Garfield
yesterday was such to the hope of his final
recovery his stomach resumed its functions and
food in small quantities was administered in the
natural way and retained; his pulse was lower and
he looked and felt better; Queen Victoria sent a
dispatch OF sympathy to Mrs. Garfield Secretary
Blaine Is again in Washington; the assassin Guitcau
made an assault upon of the prison guards yes
terday. - Dr. Edward Augustus Freeman the
English historian has accepted the position of nom
resident Professor of Cornell University. - The
American Bar Association met at Saratoga -
The American Association for the Advancement of
Science met At Cincinnati. Further murders
by Nana's Apaches reported. - A boy was
tied upon the railroad track near Peking H.. and
badly hurt by train. - Perplex Boulevard
Edelweiss and General Monroe won the race. at
Saratoga. - Duke of Montrose Flight, Eole
Parole, Bedouin and Glasgow won tho races at
Monmouth Park.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The encouraging news in
regard to the President yesterday was received with
much satisfaction in this city - panic was
caused on the steamer Plymouth Rock by the break
ing OF a steam pipe. but one was hurt. g. De-
tails OF the tracking of A. d. Wheelock were given
- The convention of photographers was con-
tnued- - The accused Brooklyn policeman
proved an alibi - Gold value of the legal-ten-
der silver dollar (412l2 grains, S757 cents Stocks
were active, and, after opening higher and advanc-
ing, declined and closed weak
THE WEATHER-TRIBUNE local observations indi
cate cloudy and partly cloudy weather. with occa-
sional light rain and slight changes in temperature.
Thermometer yesterday Highest, 90; lowest, $50;
average 62l2o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION IN ONO

IHL II HFEhANCE QUESTION IN OHIO
Inc Democratic party experiences a great
access OF interest in tho temperance question
thls year, IN the State of Ohio Your ayera ge
Democrat always takes great interest in tenn
perance when he is out of power, and an election
IL at hahd The Tact that his interest is rather
Theoretical than practical does not trouble him.
ana oushl not To puzzle the voters who look
upon THAT question AS the one of paramount
Importance. A genuine Democrat never for
gets PauFs injunction to be all things To all
men, but resorts to that expedient for no better
end than to get Office. 1t is the constitutional
disposition of the Democratic par,y to make q
light turn, if possible, upon false and fraudu-
lent issue. AS dogs delight to bark and 6obt
so Democrats delight TO dodge If tboro il
anything about which the people are particu-
larry interested, and upon which thew narticu-
larry want a decision as to the comparative
merits or parties, your true Democrat alvay.
lodges that issue of all others, and sets himself
DAY and night to trump up some fictitious issue
ABOUT which the voters at that time care MOTH
ing, IN the hope that he may thereby confuse
some minds, and send some Republican yo,ers
On wlid-goose chase after phantoms. This
Is not very honorable or manly trait but it il
Democratic. IL does not evince any marked
confidence in the worth OF tho party or the ex
cellence OF its principles. But a Democrat
should not be blamed if he always wants tn
shlrk direct issue as to his party, its record.
its tendencies or It's aims.
ms year not one voter in ten in the State OF
ONO is going 10 be influenced by the temper
ance question in casting his vote. We do NOT
state that the fact ought to be so but that it il
SO. Consequently the Democratic politicions
would like to have the temperance voters. most
OF whom are Republicans, throw away tbe;r
votes for impossible candidates, so that tbe
Democratic ticket may be elected
Submit the temperance question to q direct
and separate vote of the people of Ohio. and
the majority against more stringent tomperauce
legislation would be overwhelming Again we
are not stating what ought to he, but what is
the fact A large majority of the persons
who take any active interest il the subject are
opposed to such legislation Whether it ought
to be so or not so it is. If any candidate of
either political party were particularly assailcd,
because OF any opposition by him to temperance
legislation, chat fact would bring him thon
sands of votes where he would lose hundreds
The great majority of voters would vote for or
against him, as before for other reasons which
they consider paramount. OF the minority who
regard temperance as the leading issue, ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
HINTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
FOR A LITTLE HEROINE.

: u
TO the EdGtOr or The Tribune
SIR: Let me add my mite for medicine for
Lizzie hcQuade, mentioned in to-day's TRIBUNE
,r,,,, FROM A FRIEND.
Whitehall, y. T.. Aug. IS, 1881.
tIhis Is the little girl who prevented the destruc
ton OF railway train on the New-York and Green
WOOD Lake Line by running TO a telegraph station
when she discovered that PequanIock bridge had
been burned, and giving warning of danger. Her
heroic exertiOns have brought on a severe ht OF
slckness, and the family is destitute We forward
this mite 80 cents. well as 81 from &C NJ of
Brooklyn, to her address, Miss Lizzie McQuada
PeQuanncch, Morris County ". J.S-Edl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
PROSECUTING A CHILD.
To The EdftOr or The Trtbun,

SIR: The prosecution OF the little timid
messengerboy by tho superintendent OF
the American District Telegraph Company Messenger
department, published IN the 9Th instant
reads nucn Ike the cruel Boston story recently co-
mented on by The TRIBUNE Has this official anV
cnlidren OF his he devoid OF Ordinary human
leeling Tor these little dependent onesi c
At0lo1, ~ y, Aug. 10, 1851
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

Tho erntnent sanitarian and engineer Colonel
George Warng, leftthi city last nightfor Washing
ton He goes there upon the invitation of Colonel z
\. Rockwell the Superintendent of Public Buildings
to make more careful inquiry than has yet been
made into the sanitary condition of the Executive
Mansion and the grounds adjacent 10 it. There is
great diversity of opinion in regard to the condition
of tho White House itself In Mr. Lincoln's time
all the inmates suffered or less with fever and
ague. while during tine term of Mr. HAYES the
family of the President enjoyed perfect health
The illness of many of tho household
tins year has again reused some anxiety
In regard to the wh6Iesomeness of the
Mansion, and it viii be relief TO the public mind
TO have an authoritative opinion given by so dis
tlngnished d specialist Colonel Waring What
ever may be the condition of the house itself there
can be no doubt that the flats lying south OF it are
IN state most disgracefu to the country and
threatening to the public health. Congress has
peIsstenty neglected its duty in regard to them for
several years and it is TO be hoped that enough at
tenion will be drawn to the matter this summer to
compel action "a soon as the Houses come together
IN December. The most practical measure proposed
is to create commission to consist OF the Engineer
Commissioner OF the District Of Columbia, Dutch
engineer to be ma med by the King of Holland and
some American specialist of high standing, like
Colonel Waring, TO devise the best means of drain
ing the Hats The especial reason for requesting the
cooperation OF Dutch engineer is that the Depart
ment OF Public Works of the Kingdom of Holland
has more constant practice and larger experi-
encs In draining Owlying lands than the same j O.
partment OF any other Government in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
PUBLIC OPINION

The age of the Republican party-patronage.
Dem l.. The age OF the Democratic psrty-pnsge
rake that and see low you like it yourself NOls-
town Herald uiepD
There Is no reason for a change against the
Republican party since last November and the parfV is
as united as Y has ever been, and there
the observation-disclosures founded upon DrioriD MA =
columbus journal (Rep)
Bookwater's literary bureau ought to Give
us blast against the financial management Of The ne
publican National Administration fhe rednction 81 liz
annual interest the public debt from March 70 0,,S
Der 1 viii be $l5,S75 o95-l Cleveland Leader tsep1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY AUGUST 49, 1881,

fectly aware OF it. The country may rest as
sued that they win do all that they can to
save the precious life entrusted to their care.
Skill and science do not always prevail, but
the wishes and prayers of the Nation will go
with every effort for the Presidents preserva-
lion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND THE STATE CAN
~-N-'
From he Troy nres (E<p)

EFVI"F ivy ttNttA hfp1
A meeting of the Republican State Commit
zee mas been called by Mr. Arthur the chairman Al me
FIth Avenue Hotel, NewYork, August 81 leading
members OF the committee belonging 10 both wings "a
the party, appear 10 view the situation with entire iran.
guilty Gentlemen who are set down speoial friends
vi eA-oenater Conking and Collector Robertson,
speclfely, express the opinion harmony Will
van IN the proceedings not only OF the Committee but
inc state Convention. There will OF course be more er
less antasonlsm between rival aspirants Nominations
Dut there no indication OF violent gnifnoStY in any
quarter IL Ia understood that the present Re
pup1can state oicers are candidates for renOmnaou
anu there are others who would gladly 60 upon the ticket
as new men. No manifestations hostile fene are al
parent however between the ms and the Each m
uv9a VIII lake ms chances aud accept the result win
reason TO believe that the approaching VIII %
conducted an liberal and aicable spirit on the Repub
nosn Sue ana the prospect OF triumphant
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Amneemcnis csc Qleellnas C. 60.


BLOT OPERA UOCsB--" Rooms for Rent"
DAYS The AfRE-" Cinderella al School"
IAyERLrs NIBiO's GARDEN" Ny Geraldine" .
EAVERLNs lara STREET THEATRE The StrateSlst5'"
MADISON SQUAaa IHsArkE-" the Professor"
UNION SQUARE FIEATNE-" CoDcy Island"
MASUArrAN BEkCU--FirewOrks.
METROPOLITAN CoSCERI HALL--COoeert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

! that while cotton VIII be the chief feature of
the Exposition, il will embrace articles of every
| descr ptiou The fear has been expressed that
the countless industries represented Ill New
| York will not have an adequate showing in the
Exposition. 1t is said that some OF our mer-
chants are sceptical of the advantages to be
derived by them from sending exhibits, and
others allow themselves to be preiudiced by
unfortunate experiences in the Southern trade.
| This is surely GhOrt-sighted view to take of
the matter. The conditions of Southern trade
have vastly improved within the past few
years, prosperity is returning TO the whole Sec
ton, ana Northern manufacturers of articles
extensively consumed in the South or likely
to find favor there, if introduced, will only
work against their own interests if they neg
lect such an opportunity OF reaching the South
ern people as The Atlanta Exposition will af-
ford. 1t Is clear that the Exposition will at
tract much attention from all parts OF the
country, but chiefly in the South, where indus
trial exhibitions are novelty. It should be
noticed that applications for space will not be
received after September 10.
Fortunately no one was seriously injured in
the. panic on the Plymouth Rock yesterday.
AS rule, lessons with regard to the safety of
H''''"''-S'S
and of audiences in theatres and churches, are
taught only by the loss Of human lives; and
there are one or two lessons to be learned
from yesterdays incident. The testimony of
the passengers goes to show that, in the words
of one of them, they had q" the greatest diff
equity in getting the life-preservers from the
" rack, and when they did get them many
"were found to be useless" One passenger,
it is said, had to take pole and smash a box
to get at some of the ife-preservers. The
general testimony appears to be that they were
placed too high for the women to reach, and
were so tightly wedged in that it was difficult
even for the men to get them. The strings of
many were rotten. Comment on such facts is
unnecessary. Every part of the life-saving ap-
paratus on a steamer should be instantly ac-
cessble, and should be as sound aad strong as
money and care can keep it, just as every bolt
on the theatre doors should be kept in smooth
order. Extra doors are of no use if bolts are
allowed to rust in theiI sockets, and life-pre-
servers are of no use on steamboat when great
pans have been taken to put them out of the
way OF thieyes-and passengers, and the strings
are rotten at that The officers of the Plym-
outh Rock have apparently been neglectng
that system Of constant inspection and trial
which is essential 20 safety in such matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

attack had offended him by treating MIN with les:
respect than he thought himself entitled to- This
may have been the offence not of President Garfield
perhaps, bit of the party which he is supposed TO
represent. Guiteau thought himself fit for any
once under the Constitution and falling to secure
an appointment such as his foolish ambition yearned
for he may have Wrecked his revenge upon the
head of the Administration which was so singulaIly
blind TO his public merits. Re is locked up. and
the next man who makes him sUilic.entl j angry he
tries to kill in the same way
lt is probable that this wild beast in hun az form
VIII be kept under lock and key Tor the rest Of his
life, even IL be should escape The scaold He ought
therefore to be kept in such way that be can have
no possible opportunity of killing more men. The
reader wall see how curious was the weapon which
In somo way the prisoner obtaIned--a steel shank
used in the sole of shoes and often removed by
prisoners, who sharpen it the sandstone ledge of
their cells. This is rather startling development
all the shoes by the prisoners are furnished
with this convenient shank
The advocates OF capital punishment have always
urged it TO be impossible to keep a murderous prs-
oner IN custody for life without danger TO the lives
OF those having the care OF him. This argument
mas usually been treated rather contemptuously by
philanthropists; but in the light Of such an event
Is Vhat OF yesterday it does not seem so ridiculous
alter all Men nourish in prison the same passions
winch brought them there, and those who have
nothing to lose by giving way rage can hardly be
expected to practise much restraint. In fact
Gulteau has every motive in the world for commit
ting another murder two II he can only secure
means and opportunity. He might thus establish
his lunacy and save his life, in case of the Pres-
dents death, and many will take the view that
yesterdays attempted murder was % theatrical
in that direction, especially as il
promptly followed his discovery that the President
was believed by many to be at the point Of death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

The general verdict of the press on Jers Blacks
defence of Buchanans Cabinet is that 1t is twenty
years behind time. The proper time for Blacks
apology was when the American public was making
up It's verdict the supineness and dlsoyalty tas
prevailed at tho White House when rebellion was
whetting its sword all over the South. The world
long ago came 70 . conclusion about Buchanan and
ms advisers; anu 30 political Rip Van Wrinkle like
Judge Back VIII persuade it To reopen the case
No ono ever doubted that if kndreyz .Iackson bad
been President in 1860 when the South Carolina
secession Convention met, there would have been
no rebellion III 1861.
new and appropriate epithet has been applied
TO Mr.. Observation-Disclosures He is called in Ohio
q year1ng Democrat" The phrase will stick 10
Governor Hamilton, of Maryland. has good reason
To be as mad rs was the Dublin fishwoman when
Daniel y Connell called her o hypothennse The
baltimore Gazette accuses him of assisting at the
gemlnparous. fssparous and very eouivucal cen
Grafton OF 100 factions of the Democratic party
we d0nt know what this means, but it must be
something dreadful
Inc pennsylvania campaign this year viii not
amount to much, rs there is only officer TO elect
tho State Treasurer-bGt il will suffice 10 show
the healthful state of Republican feeling Already
it is pretty clear that old fractional qnarrels will not
e;ltcr INTO the state Convention the canvass and
uGae go9d example of harmony and unity will be
gwen To Republicans in the States which have more
important contests on band.
Georgia Democratic papers say that Mr.. ]. L.
Bryant is trying TO drive the negroes out of the
Republican party because lie objects in his paper.
The Southern Adcdncc, to movement of the State
Committee which seems to look toward drawing the
color line all around the party. Mr.. Bryant is one
of the oldest and most active OF the Republican
Leaders in Georgia. He is advocating tho very SEN
sible idea that the Republican party in tho South
ought to be the party of all laboring men rrespec
because
overlooked or opposed Ey the large landholders
anu county-seat lawyers who control the Southern
otate Governments. lie liz doing excellent mis-
sionary work in behalf of movement 60 bring into
the Republican RACKS the industrious young white
mon OF Georgia who work for q living and have
nothing IN common with the Bourbons who despso
labor because they once owned il,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
GENERAL N0y ~

M l;si o. Parliament who was raoeptl,, -.
WIN NJ i- now reported to be ont Of danr' ei1e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

The prize fend of the year is the man who
tied boy to railroad track in Illinois when
train was approaching. BY some strange
feat of twisting, the boy escaped with the
breaking of his ribs and foot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18

The Queen sent to Mrs. Garfield yesterday a
plain, homely message of womanly sympathy,
and Mrs. Garfield replied gratefully and ap-
propriately The meeting of the two women
for they met only as wOmen-in this Interchange
of sympathetic words, is an incident to be re-
membered in this eventful history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
Bnslness Noiitcs.

"ALDERNET BRAND y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-18
THE DEMOCRACY CONCLUDES NOT To COMMIT
ANOTHER BIINDieR

From TIE Utsca Observer fHcfaO
Our Republican friends need have no fear.
warner Miller aud klbridge q. Lapham viii not be kqr
rom seats IN the Federal senate unless the very best
reasons exist Tor their exclusion Organs preioEd
10 believe the contrary, advertise their own Inability 70
distinguish deccncy from deviltry During the past sk
years the Democrats have had control OF bots
houses or Congress. We challenge any one shON
single case during those Ina which elected %
seat either on the face OF the prcron-
uerance OF testimony has been refused admission OF
turned out Indeed the fault has been the other way
Ihe six years history OF Democratic Congressional c
ol Is proof conclusive that in contested election c&s
The Democrats are less likely 20 be favored than the 10
pnblcans. When In power justice may be said 70
hold Lersen SO straight that she bends backward.
WHAT TIL PEOPLE WILL Pc GLAD TO BELIEVE
Prom The Aesp. York Herald.
Ii Mir. Arthur should become President we
believe he Viii make changes IN the Adulnefraa.Ae
viii make removals from Oice large, exoeYi ~
cause; viii attempt change la the policy OF IN the
personnel of the present Administration: for % 10 %
attempt do any these things invite fA
upon his head We believe he VIII quietly tke no ns
rens as they fan from General Garfeld's hands. 20
doubt the present Cabinet, and probably 81 1o
other important officers of the Government. VIII o1er
HIN their designations This would De proper coalse
Tor them 10 pursue but equally certain TIA ~,
Arthur will at ask them To continue m once aee
will their highest duty 10 the country % do so ~.
Garfield should unhappily die there VIII be no e..
session OF Congress-; there will be no Cabinet chahksst
there will be policies attempted. Du The ceshs.s
viii 10 on and the public business Will 40 On Jasl - "
fore. There lie no occasion for alafla-
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tied boy to a railroad track in Illinois when
train was approaching. BY some strange
feat of twisting, the boy escaped with the
breaking of his ribs and foot.
The Queen sent to Mrs Garfield yesterday a
plain, homely message of womanly sympathy.
and Mrs. Garfield replied gratefully and ap
prOpriately. The meeting of the two women
for they met only as wOmen-in this Interchange
of sympathetic words, is an incident to be re-
membered in this eventful history.
The latest dispatches from Washington give
cheering news of the Presidents condition
In bright contrast with the half hopes of
yesterday. The evening official bulletin
gives the pulse at lip, with the tenn
perature and respiration normal. Tuesdays
evening bulletin gave the pulse at 100, and
that OF Monday at 130-showing a rapid gain
for the patient A later dispatch than the
evening bulletin last night puts the pulse at
ITO. There has been no vomiting during the
whole day, and the President has been able
TO take and retain two doses of beef tea, be-
sides drinking water without causing nausea
The Presidents appearance is said to be i'm
proved. The wound, it is stated by DR.. Bliss.
was never BETTER" the process of healing
having been going on steadily, and the open-
ing being, according to DR.. HamiltOns state
ment, half closed. II may be too soon to
express the hope that il the gastric
trouble IL once removed the favorable condi-
ton of the wound will insure rapid progress
for the President But it is not too soon to
record the joyful belief Of one of the prlnci-
pal physicians that "the crisis is past and to
express the earnest hope that it NAV prove
true, with all that it implies.
The news that Captain Howgate, formerly
connected with the Signal Service, had been
arrested on charge of embegzlement, while
creating no surprise, perhaps, in official circles
In washington, must have been received by the
country at large with astonishment. Captain
Howgate held place of great responsibility in
the Signal Service, and was considered to have
succeeded so well in it that he was strongly
urged for appointment as General Myers sue
cessor. His position had brought him into COM
munication with large numbers of scientific
men, and he had established an excellent repu-
tation for proficiency in the scientific branches of
the work of the Bureau. The fall of such a
man into actual crime comes with q shock TO all
those who have known of him only as man ap-
parently devoted to his work, and anxious only to
acquit himself well in it. 1t should not be over
looked that Captain Howgate declares his
ability to make perfect explanation of the an
parent discrepancy in his accounts Butthe fact
that the charges are brought by General Hazen
in his official capacity as head of the Signal
Service, will cause many to fear that the
charges are true
An Atlanta correspondent states briefly the
facts regarding the premiums to be offered at
HE Cotton Exposition. From these it appears