Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-28

day by more people, than all the other daily papers
In Washington added together.
IL Is said that Jay Gould has, in conjunction
with Cyrus W. Field and Russell Sage. obtained SUI
prone control OF all the New York elevated roads;
making about So 900 clear profit by the opera
ton. They started with bear movement de-
pressing the stocks, and then bought In to the
tent OF 10000 shares The general public has no
particular interest in the matter OF the ownership
OF these roads, but phi Of this speculation is
OF grave importance, II the facts are as alleged by
'she New York Times. That paper charges with
fuu specifications, that Attorney General Ward
and JUICE WeStbroOk played into the hands of the
Gould syndicate in this operation, and that Judge
WeStbrook actually held a private court In Jay
Goulds Office, where orders were complacently
Issued To suit the great railroad king. This re-
wives the recollection OF the scandals of years
ago In regard to the practices OF corrupt New York
Judges The New York papers just now are say
Ing some pretty harsh things about Washington
Judges and one of these papers, that, according to
the Times has been the supple tool of Jay Gould
IN this stOck-jObbing operation, has recently de-
manded the Impeachment of Judge Cox. This sort
or talk comes with a bad grace from that quarter.
Whateyer criticisms may be made upon our Dis
trict bench IL is certain that no word OF suspicion
Is to Its unsulled purity has ever been breathed.
10 does look as II Mr. T1lden still had designs
upon the democratic presidential nomination.
HIS letter, In reply to an invitation to attend the
Atlanta exposition Is somewhat more diffuSive
than one entirely Indifferent to politics and pOt-
fcal effect would be likely TO write upon such an
occasion Mr. Tilden always writes well and to
the point There Is no disputing that but this
letter displays knowledge on the subject OF cot
ton that was probably studied for the occasion.
New York decided the last national election and
Will probably be the pivotal state In the next.
Ttlden his demonstrated his superior strength, as
compared with other democrats, in New York
He, no doubt, has seen the favorable change of
sent m"nt towards him that his taken place in his
party. His wel-known lieutenants are all prom
tnent now in New York politics. Mr.. Hendricks,
so it Is announced, has been prevailed upon to
bury the Ratchet and he and Tilden are again
frienis. Though 1t is long time ahead to make
predictions, there are certainly signs, at present
which point TO the probable nomination by the
democrats in 1891 of the ''old ticket
Gulteau's g Christmas address Is nothing moro
than rehash OF the egOtistical stuff which he has
spread before the public repeatedly. He fatterS
himself that the calm tone with which the Ameri-
can people discuss his crime is an Indication that
a sentiment OF approval OF or of acquieScence in
his at is growing He was never more mistaken
The assassin of the late President IS regarded with
much abhOrrence to-day as when his crime was
fresh. 1t is respect for the law and a desire that
IL shall take its regular course which has hushed
the clanOr against the assassin. Guiteau In his
address has the auiacity TO refer to the shooting
OF the late President in somewhat boastful man
ner. He evince5 no feeling of remorSe for the suf
ferfng and sorrow he so needleSSly inflicted. He
never misses an opportunity to speak in praise OF
the jury. apparently assuming that fattery will
aid his cause He Is shrewd enough amid all his
actlng, 10 discern whatever may be turned to his
own account
From the accident in Philadelphia the other
evening II Is reasonable TO conclude that there Is
more danger than economy in the electric light. A
telephone wire which came in contact with an i'm
properly insulated electric wire, or rather wire
used for electric lighting, was surcharged and
action like a stroke OF lightning followed. The
room IN which the discharge took place was almost
Instantly filled with flames. This danger can be
ooSated by proper care the part Of those having
charge of electric wires, but the feeling that a
little negligence may set the house ON fire or blow
II mp Will have a tendency to make people afral d
Of the electric light.
The Emperor OF Japan is progressive monarch,
from whom the Car OF Russia might take few
lessons with great benefit to his people. Six years
ago the Japanese Emperor established a senate
and In ISIS he inaugurated provincial and depart
mental assemblies He has now issued a decree
preparing his people for a national assembly to
be convOked In 1899. The Emperor's purpose Is to
give his people constitutional government
founded upon liberal and representative princi-
pies. He Is too wise to suddenly revolutioniZe es-
tablished forms and customs. He prepares his
subjects by nine years notice OF the reforms he
conteInplates
The Indications are that the present session of
Congress will extend far into next summer Be
sides the tariff, the Presidential inability question
and others OF character 10 cause protracted dis
cusSiOn, there Is unusual number OF contested
election cases in the House. some of which Will
probably lead TO lively partisan debates that viii
consume days.
Mr.. Plauta, wealthy citizen of Coire, Switzer
land has just established In his native city an In
stitution for the training OF domestic service.
providing, as a start, gratuitOus board, lodging
and two-yedrs course OF instruction for twelve
Deserving young women. Who VIII do likewise
Tor Washington:
However opinions may differ in regard to
minor matters connected with the Guiteau trial. 1t
must DE admitted on all sides that the prisoner
Aas been exceedingly lenient towards Judge Cox
considering the way In which that Official has at
Times permitted counsel for the people to inter-
rupt his (iuiteau'sl arguments, comments on wit
neoses, and general management OF the case Let
after BE- Is hung and well out OF sight forever
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