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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-07
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er's counsel said "that the District-Attorpey
had consented to accept plea Of manslaughter
in the first degree and Assistant District
Attorney O'Byrne said that he was of the opin-
ion that justice would be accomplished by &C.
certing the plea" What does this mean
Ii there were ever an unproyoked murder,
with malice aforethought, this was one. No ra-
tOnal defence could be set up, unless II were
the time-wOrn plea Of insanity, and that does
not appear to have been presented. But II In
sanity were suspected there should have been
an examination If insanity were proven,
why sentence the man for mansaughter 2
So long as there Is law upon cur statute
books making murder malicious and premed-
itated murder, punishable by death, that law
must be enforced. No District Attorney nor
Assistant District Attorney has n right to shirk
the responsibilities devolving upon them as
public prosecutors under our laws. Whatever
he the cause the result is TO be deplOred.
This man deserved either death or a life
imprisonment in an insane asylum. Our
citizens are less secure, and the danger
GUS classes of New-YOrk will find encOur-
agement in the result of this case, for who
doubts that Siebert will within few years be
pardoned and let loose Everyone knows the
absurdity of sentences for life or for twenty
years. for sooner or later pardon is sure to come
to a prisoner ordinarily polite.
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Mr.. Jay Hubbell is to have golden oppOrtu-
nifty afforded him to vindicate himself-to dem
Onstrate that the funds which have been com.
fng in to his committee as result of his genial
little circular are really and truly what he has
solelnnly and persistently represented them to
be, just only voluntary contributions. Con-
gresham Willis, of Kentucky, yesterday
pfered a resolution intended to find out
whether any of the money used in the recent
Congressional elections was raised by assess
ment or otherwise from Federal office holders,
and if 80 by whom and in what manner 1t was
raised. A resolution Of similar import was
presented In the Senate the day previous by
'Mr. Beck. Thus is the way made perfectly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-07

Just at this season when all the world is out
shopping and every customer is anxious to be
waited upon in advance of all the rest of the
good nature of even the most amiable of sales
men are apt to ravel ont. But the plump
piece of good fortune which has just como to
one of their number because Of his lrrepressi-
BILE uTbanity, is well calculated to encourage
all the rest to fight it out on that line all
through the holiday season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-07

clear for Mr.. Hubbell. If he has been mis-
Judged or misunderstood or otherwise maj
treated by his countrymen, now is his chance 10
make that fact appear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17

is equally evident that man may properly
be restrained from allowing his animals to
range through his neighbours woods" In
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota the law
should require the lumbermen to collect and
burn during the winter when the trees are
felled, every part Of them not carried away.
Great fires, such as that which recently des-
olated so large a part Of Michigan, are started
in the dried branches and tops Of trees cut
of in trimming them into logs "Such de-
brls becomes rs dry as finder by midsum-
mer, and furnishes the best conceivable ma
terial to feed the flames"
II the experiment of Government protcc-
ton Is to be tried anywhere, Mr.. SARGENT
thinks 1t should be in the interior forests Of
the Pacific region, which do not readily re-
produce themselves and will not grow again
after being once removed. So far as these
are embraced within the national domain, it
would appear to be clearly the duty Of Con-
gress to take proper care Of them and pre-
vent their utter destruction, which now
seems imminent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
The Blaine Circus.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15-Blaine's circus after
performing of the principal cities OF Illinois
Will up its tent in Kansas and then the crcum
stances are deemed favorable will move into Indiana
Iuhbes assessment fund will stand the expense. The
Pun,ed Knight will prove an attraction in all these
places and sod work expected be done in his be-
half for 1884. Ben Harrison has joined the circus
second tumbler TO Blaine.
Hubbells Department for Political Taxation s Blaine
through and through. II is beginning TO dawn
anxious nqurers where the money and why the
heavy taxation this of year. The Blaine boom costs
money, and though he is himself rich il the Arthur Ad
ministraton eau be made to stand IT, he will have so
much saved for future operations. There are places
where in Virginia IT pays better to keep up the
tion II enables Blaine to develop the regu.
lars. One regular will be worth forty mongrels at the
next Convention. The will be the inside the
forty on the outside.
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they are young and when they are old. And
just as soon as she finds herself holding her
book at arms length to read 1t, she should
make haste to get pair. 1t Is folly to try
TO put off the day. She only hurts her eyes,
and soon she must have tho glasses, vanity
or no vanity. And then let her bear in mind,
1t is the woman who fights against the inevi-
table, and refuses to conduct herself as be-
comes her years, who renders herself liable
to ridcule.
Don't be afraid OF being regarded as an old
maid, for that is what an unmarried woman
Is after forty, certainly. And regard your
self as one, submitting gracefully and good
naturally to necessity. Be as happy as you
can in the situation you are In. 1t s an envi-
able one compared to that Of many thousands
of women, both married and unmarried. And
Us to the Idaho bachelors, and all bachelors,
and widowers too, wait for them to come to
you. Don't go in search Of them The place
for you is where you arc known and respect
ed and where you can make your living in a
quiet occupation for which you are fitted. And
there you are about as likely to get the man
you want for a husband as In Idaho.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
M. Tilden In Retirement.

THE SUN makes what may be accepted as an
authorized announcement that Samuel j. Tden has den
nely retired from public life This 10 not new. but It
probably necessary in order TO induce the public
fully accept More than four months ago the writer of
this after interview with Mr. Tiden made the
and the article containing il given
very wide ulstion. But Mr. Tden has long been
important figure in the politics Of New York and the
country and there has been almost universal desire
TO dscredt any reports OF his retirement from active
participation in politics. Since the days Of Mr.
Van Buren, Mr. Tilden has been an active
spirit in tho better politics Of the State Of New
York Since the Tweed exposure he has been
the best known and the most powerful man in Ameri-
politics. Since his election to the Presidency in
1876 and the strange verdict Of the Electoral Commits
sion il has been impossible to make large majority of
the people Of the country believe that he not
tnually engaged in the thought Of how he might again
q nomination and election His friends have
known the fasity of this charge but such the in.
terest in the that their most solemn declarations
have passed for nRugh Now that he has taken himself
out Of public life by his own authorized declaration the
same interest will follow him, and he may well accept
the kind wishes Of his countrymen for complete
toration 10 health and for many years OF happy and
contented old
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
The Irlsh NkLrmIshlng Eund.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: To an out
slider like myself this clamor of Mr. o'Donovsn Rosa
over what is termed the skrmshng fund is as ridicu
lous on his part it s unjust toward trustees Nj
Rossas own statement Of the utterly DESTROYS his
claim lie says that lie turned the money when 1t
amounted TO about s. 600 TO organization OF National
ss and this organization appointed those take
care of the money and increasing fund which
subsequently amounted to it presen, large proportion Of
over $4,000.
Now, should like TO know what right O'Donoya an
Rosa has TO demand money which he voluntarily sur.
rendered; and again, what right he has TO demand
money which raised after the fund passed out Of his
hands into the custody of AN organizations and still fur.
ther what right has he 10 demand the money from the
trustees who are SIMPLY the agents Of the
to which the fund was transferred and cannot possibly
give back that money without beng To their
duty Ia the organization and mourning severest nun
ehment The published interviews Of the trustees show
them to be III perfect accord with the organization for
winch cN Mold the money, and IL the contributors To
the fuld desire any Information the While
II has been ut they should Apply 10 the
which received II and under whose management il has
since remained II looks as though personal motives
were uctud'tng ODuuoYan Rnssu in his unon
those men, and the contributors Should not lei them
selves be lee" into slN attempt Ia force
10 the trust r"rosed IN them by the organization which
appointed them,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
Mr.. Tilden rs Well ne Usual-Eujoying Life
at Greystonc.
From the Yonters Gazette, Sept. IS.

from the lOhkers Gd<tUe Sept. 10.
False reports of Gov. Tilden's hopeless illness
were flying to and fro the wires on Wednesday.
while at the very moment Mr.. Tden enjoying
ride through the streets OF Yonkers looking well and
hearty as at any time since he has lived in Yonkers
In reply TO kilograms TO him that day, from Buffalo
and Poughkeepsie papers, inquirng after Mr. Tden's
health the editor Of the Gazette responded in substance
that there truth in the report OF Mr. Tdens Illness
and that "he is as well usual and was out riding
in the streets Of Yonkers this afternoon" And
yet the aggravating reporte-which all come from
Boston-do not cease, but reiterated, with
lying details despatch declaring that he is
said to be perfect ply steal and mental wreck"
and "a late visitor found him badly off, and does not
think he live long" Gazette representative called
at Grcystone Friday afternoon and found Mr. Tlden
reclining on lounge, reading and resting from
an hours walk over his grounds. When shown a num-
Der OF false reports regarding his health the venerable
gentleman smiled though he enjoyed the joke. His
health has been extraordinarily good during the last two
weeks and his general health is better than has
been in years Mr. Tden takes two carriage rides
every day, with long walk between Them and fire.
quenty enjoys the pleasure of horseback ride the
beautiful drives surrounding his residence lie took
ride to Riverdae Wednesday to call friends
which he enjoyed very much. His eye is bright and
his mind as clear and searching as ever.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17

team the benefit Of his experience. They
had definite order Of shooting and OF squad
ding at the targets, and were entirely free
from the noise and show to which militia
men In this country are prone.
The American ri1emcn, despite tho labori-
GUS efforts Of their coaches, never attained
the character OF well-trained team. 1t
Is often desirable to 80 arrange the order OF
firing that steady and trustworthy shot
shall begin in order to best ascertain the con-
ditions OF the light and wind, and to give the
others confidence; then marksmen OF other
peculiaritics follow, and still others bring up
the rear But the shooting OF the National
Guardsmen had been so variable, from
day to day, that such arrangements rs these
might have been premature. Throughout
their preliminary practice they had half a
dozen different kinds of guns and as many
different forms Of ammunition. Their meth
DDS of loading and lubrlcating exhibited all
varieties. The only certain thing was that
not one OF the weapons which they possessed
was fit for the conditions OF the match.
Under great urgency two gunmakers each
produced n rife, n fcw weeks before the con-
test, specially intended for 1t; but many Of
the marksmcn declined to experiment with
it, having indeed, some excuse In their ale
cation that it was folly to give up familiar
rifles and cartridges on the eve of an impor-
tant match for new ones which, however
mcritorious, they would have insufficient
time to test.
While the visitors were here for the sole
purpose OF the match, the Americans scat
tered, every few days, some emitting their
practice or hurrying 1t in order to catch
trains for their distant homes, while others
just then had various matters Of unusually
important private business to attend to.
1t is not in this way that matches are won
against picked team so admirable in every
way as the one captained by Sir H. HAL
FORD. The terms Of the contest include q
return match at Wimbledon in 1888. Some
of the famous American marksmen not now
connected with the militia should be induced
to join it, and the new guns and ammunition
should be promptly put to the tests they
have not yet received. With practice at
once at the long distances, and the selection
Of a team In the spring or early summer, the
American militia can retrieve their fortunes
at Wimbledon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
GOULD'S AIDS IN CONGRESS.
Helped by Robson and Teller 20 Get Con
troll or the Atlantic aud Pacific RaiIroad,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Heretofore there
has been some mystery as to the motives OF
Secor Robson, Teller. and others who intro
duced resolutions in Congress In January last
for the forfeiture Of various land grants to
Pacific railroads. 1t Is we'll known that moth
ing came Of these resolutions. but the men who
offered them stood in the light Of patriots who
wished to save the land for the Government
and the people. The fact is that it was
never intended that the resolutions should
pass. or that any OF the land ille-
galy held by the railroads should be
returned to tho Government. 1t now ap-
pears that the movement in Congress. SO far as
tho Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was con-
cerned was merely an attempt on the part OF
Jay Gould. through his agents. to brighten the
Seigman party. who held the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Railroad. 30 that they would sell out to
Jay Gould. Gould feared the competition OF
the Atlantic and Pacific with his own road-the
Texas Pachc-and took this means to secure
his object. He did succeed in frightening the
Seligman party. and did get possession OF the
Secretary, OF the Interior. Teller was formerly
Jay Gouds counsel, and is his chief reprosen-
prevent tile declaration by the Government
has By he ure the
company to build within the stipulated time.
Ihcre are about l5OOO.O0O acres OF land
granted to the Atlantic and Pacific between
Vanita and Albuquerque. These lands are
title is extinguished. as the, Government
agreed 70 do when the road should be built
pleted to vanita instead OF keeping right
on. and building the road the company
vest Of Albuqucrane. II" They lad delayed ' SO
long that they feared the people Of the Terri
tory would take the matter out Of their hands.
ment II the Government should resume its
land it could build the road. and sell the alter
nate sections for enough to board all the In
dams at first class hotels. and have a hand
some sum left. Only 200 miles OF the 400 built
part was accepted with the intention on the
part Of the 4. andP Company to get the Govern
for the unfinished part of the road forfeited
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
The Indepeudent Co,or.d brother.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 16.-More chickens are
coming home TO roost. In the Seventh Ohio Congress
sionsl District, Prof. Parker, a colored gentle
man of parts proposes TO independent candi.
date. Prof. Parker IL man Of learning ability, and
character, and from all accounts would improve the
moral atmosphere II Congress and relieve Ohio from
the disgrace Of keifer, Besides, why shonld not the
colored brother have chance Because Fred Douglass
and Register Bruce have fat offices should thousands Of
Others equally capable and deserving forever
stand aside Let the corcd brothers TO the front
whenever they feel disposed independent candidates,
If regular nominations denied 10 them Aside from
all other considerations, il is good thing to cultivate
the habit Of independence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
The International Rife Contest.

The British marksmen who gained SO hand
some victory over the American militia at
Creedmoor on Thursday and Friday thor
oughly deserve their laures. In steadiness,
IN ability TO grapple with difficulties OF wind
and light and in all points of good shooting,
they far surpassed their opponents. They
have protited by past defeats ut Crcedmoor
and Dollymount, and are to be congratulated
on the fine exhibitions OF military marks
manship which they have given during their
present visit.
The American rihcmcn are also to be heart
Their victories in international contests had
made them careless, and target practice in
stead OF improving, has been actually retro
grading for several years. Not few of the
most famous shots in the country had wholly
withdrawn, and slashing defeat was pre-
cisely what was needed to revive rifle prac-
tice at all the ranges.
The American militia have first to note
that while several elements contributed to
their defeat, an important one was that the
British visitors were a team, while the Amer
leans were only collection Of individual
marksmen.
Tho contrast between an organization like
the Volunteers, which, with its adjuncts, has
about 5000 men from which to pick team
OF twelve, and the two score thousand Amcri-
can uniformed militia, is great, at the outset
It is increased from the fact that the expense
OF transporting competitors from distant
States to the range at Crcedmoor, and there
providing for them, practically limits the
choice Of the American team to New York
and its immediate ncighbors. Hence the
only chance Of success was in getting to-
gether the selected men early in the year
and subjccting them to rigid coaching, under
which individual faults would be eliminated
and the strong points OF each turned To tho
advantage of the team rs II whole But
the twelve were definitely selected only
few days before the match Thcil
British competitors We're not only NOR,
experienced marksmen, all having had
q national reputation for many years, and
several being old international competitors
at CrccdmOor, but were selected, organized
and trained as n team fully month bcfor,
the Americans were chosen. They wcr,
subject to military discipline, under thu
orders Of the War Office; they were armc'
substantially with the same weapon and ha'
been perfectly familarilcd with its use; cacl
member was faithful III keeping the iul
record oi Lis shooting and in giving tn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
When q Bolt Brenks Look Out for n
Smash.Vp.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 15.-Some one stole a
thousand dollar blank bond in the Treasury Department
the other day. II the thief bunder that il
not genuine bond lie will know how to do better
time. The department officials what there Of them
including messengers and John New try to treat the
matter lightly.
The fact that anything be stolen In the department
is sufficiently startling Nevertheless, it should
prise II bond he stolen despite all guards
what may be the case when watchfuness has been with
drawni when Dol, breaks is pretty certain that
there is lack OF care, and smashup may come at any
moment Had not Mr.. Arthur and the Cabinet better
turn TO their poets of dutyi
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
Col. Cas-. and Fort Pillow Chalmers.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 15.-Col. Cash is the latest
recruit to the anti Bourbon party lie il the famous
duclist of South Carolina lie thought he would like TO
come 10 Congress and the Republicans have adopted
him This il rather than the adoption of Chalmers
for, while Chalmers has stuffed ballot boxes and con
Quoted things generally the Mississippi plan Col
Cash though he barbarously cruel To Union prison
es practiscs the code honest believer in that
description Of civilization has not thought well of the
Mississippi plan at elections The regular Republican
candidate has not yet shown himself, Mr. Blaine not
having given the subject his attention Perhaps Cash il
a coming Blame
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-SU: In your
column of Rig Things" you say that II Mr.. Tamaigc OF
Morristown, n has suntowcr plants feet high with
say, 20 flowers ON stem, FIFTY howcrs ~ something
extraordinary, nut stalk FUZZY IL feet grown
from the ground ana several I" feet high.
q, Ap,As.
To rIiE Enron OF TINS SuS-Sr; T. s wuklcy Of
Madison Conn hasa sunIowcr grown in the same nrld
with his the stalk OF which over feet high n
more than inches thick ~ the base The single flower
which II bear measures over u inches across liz sur
n A
MADISON, Sept II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17
How to stop Yellow Fever,

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: There is
no more necessity for yellow fever Brownsville and
Pensacola than in the Mississippi valley from which il
has been hanish,d for the last years sent about
thry letters and tracts To both places to clergymon
lawyers, failors, grucers. dry goods men and th,r.
showing them That hundred eases Of yellow fever r,l
We tN'Hrd from NE blood IN twuur thrre hours y The
vigorous h't!.h OF The pores produced hy hot tea
some OF these letters We're written n mo- "a IA
since hlll Tue Iulrailon Of sentence hnN.
made trt" places ~ safe from yellow fever as the towns
w W, 'n,>>ss'HSs'lil =, DR. ID ROBINSON
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-17

When Gen. WoLsELEY started for Egypt
it was reported from London that he had
promised to finish up ARAB Pasha and dine
in Pail Mall on Sept Is. He failed to
do that. but he had done pretty well
by the time specified. He had oppor-
tunty to dine. If not luxuriously. at
least as conQueror. in Tel-el- Kcbir.
Zagazig. Cairo The London Times
was pleased with the victory of the
British General. and on receipt Of the report of
his successful battle remarked: The whole
plan of tho campaign was settled by Gen.
WoIsELEY. with the concurrence OF his supe-
riors and the hearty acquiescence Of his chief
advisers. before he left England. Before
he left England he placed his finger
upon Tel-el-Kebr. saying there ARABI would
stand. and we should attack him on
the 10th Of September" This is doubtless
true. but it is also exceptionally neat. The
original forecast turned out to be wrong, which
was no more than might have been expected
inasmuch rs it was made prcmaturely. But
the last forecast. being put forth only after the
event, was bound to come out on its feet. There
is everything in the way things are done.