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Which Is Right

In a sermon delivered last Sunday before
tho faculty and students Of Cornell Univer-
sity, Bishop SIMPSON OF tho Methodist
Church celebrated the success OF Christianity.
He found nothing In the present condition OF
religion and religious thought to alarm or
oven to dissatisfy him, saying:
Christianity was never gloriou-iy successful a.
now. Never were there 20 many Christian churches on
the earth this lovely Sabbath day; never
there many COMMITMENTS gathered about the table
Of the Lord, the Bible widely read now.
when two million copies OF the revised sold
within the first few days after its issue What nave
yet OF Christian civilization but the foretas,e of
what shall see"
Tho Rev. DIR. BERNARD O'REILLy, q dis
tinguished and learned Clergyman OF the
Roman Catholic Church, is not by any means
80 optimistic regarding the religious future
as the Methodist Bishop. Writing to The Sun
from Spain, Father O'REILLY speaks of the
"sprcadlng contagion of infidelity," adding:
AT present-et me confess it'll am. as a Christian
deeply concerned with the future which cannot help
forcseeng To counterfeit al the irrelisous agencies
which work both sides Of the Atlantic; to rene
dy an intellectual disease which Is spreading 20 rapidly
not only among the Latin and Germnnc peoples but in
the world tenantcd by the Anglo Saxon racewhat can
what ought the religious guides of the people dor
| After having advised systematic Christian
education. especially for women, as needed
safeguard against infidelity, he continues:
Let me not, after than forty years spent the
priesthood. be deemed inportunAte II press these
siderstions Of all creeds in great coun.
try While the Oh World is rocked to its foundations by
forces more pot6 than dynamite, are reveins In
all the blessing" Incompatible prosperity ana peace
Let wrap Ourselves up in fatal security. Tho
first muterngs Of the Storm the first faint oscillations
OF the approaching earthquake be felt by the wise
| and wary among u.s.
Which is right, the Catholic priest or the
Methodist Bishop, and which uttcrs for tho
| Church the words to which 1t needs to listen :?
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estimated by N. D'HAussONvrLhR at from
S170 to $40 year. The sum first named Is
tho minimum with which any approach to
decency and the maintenance OF health is
attainable with the latter outlay only q
moderate degree Of well-being can be assured.
1t appears, then, that in Paris man en-
ployed at hard labor con earn from $40 to
$50 year over and above the minimum sum
required for his absolute necessities. In the
more remunerative kinds Of work, which call
for special training and good deal OF SKILL
there Is considerable md sometimes large
margin for comfort and recreation. But In
weighing the Significance OF these data We
must remember that NJ. D'HAUssoNv1LLE has
In mind tho ndult and unmarried male ar
tisan. What chance woman has OF earning
an honest livelihood at Paris, and how far
the wages even Of skilled workman will 60
toward the sustenance Of a largo family, are
very different questions, which may be dis
cussed hereafter.
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cumstsnces. Tho Court therefore imposed
tho penalty already mentioned.
We do not believe that any such action
would be tolerated In this country or even In
England. Tho subject OF discussion was .
matter OF general interest and entirely ap-
propriate for public consideration and COM
ment There appears to have been no evil
denoe that tho editor Of tho BenOaiec WINS &C.
tuated by malice or by any other motive
than to promote tho public welfare II the
facts had been what he supposed them to be
his comments would have been perfectly JUS
tifable. 1t is true. no Judge likes TO be COM
pared to ScRoaGs or JEFFREYs, but they
should DO compared to those Infamous men
whenever they are like them. Tho only
fault OF this HindOO journalist appears to
have been that he made mistake In regard
to what actually occurred before the Judge.
To punish him for such mistake as being a
contempt Of court was simply an arbitrary
exercise Of irresponsible power.
Whatever may be the rule In other coun-
tries, no comments like those In this Calcutta
case could be 30 punished in States where tho
judiciary is elective. The liability to pros
ecution for libel always exists, OF course; but
Judge could never DO permitted to punish
as contempt OF court whatever he might
choose to regard as q libel upon himself.
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hridyln1 tho Chasm.

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Gen. Arthur's inter-
est In bridges does not relate solely TO the whose
completion he helped to celebrate lie 10 bridge builder
himself His structures relate to political
To construct tho chasm separating the two
Republican factions Ia his present idea. During his
visit to New York he will open negotiations with
itor Of the central Half Breed organ the subject
Preliminares have for time been going Oh under
armisce arranged by Secretary Chandler. Hostil.
tiles ceased number OF weeks ago The President and
the editor will meet during the week agree on terms
for bridging the chasm between the two factions The
curious may prepare to witness the three in arm.
passing and repassng proclamlhg the restoration Of
peace.
Arthur is busy as mailer and rumors concerning his
intentions begin to circulate Many convinced that
he has determined to forth as candidate for the
Presidential nomination. The negotiation with the
leading Half Breed organ has revived recollection Of
negotiations during the Garfield campaign of which
are now recalled and repeated with fresh particulars.
For instance when the GARFIELD going hard
for the want of money the aforesaid editor prompted
by Garfield applied to Of many railroads for aid
prompt refusal was the result. II put heavy sum
into the Hayes campaign and cheated will not be
cheated again" He continued: II have little for a
President But am In need Of Justice OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States II GARFIELD will help
one will help Garfield with contribution of 500 600
The editor thought there would be difficulty about IT,
but must have security" said the man who wanted
aJustice OF the Supreme Court of the United States.
what security will suit You ~ asked the editor.
"Garned's written agreement deposited in your hands
nothing short will do That obtained will about the
money"
The editor believed that would lie easy matter.
Aweek passed. when the man Of money and the editor
| had another meeting,
Here is the agreement In Garaeds handwriting
II he is elected TO appoint Justice of the Supreme
Court OF the United States who is known be opposed
to the Thurman Railroad law. That's the point believe.
! raid tn. editor producing the paper.
| THAT is what want Place 1t In that safe atte!
| giving mo u copy" said the other
IT twas done accordingly.
Here is check for 300 OOo said the contributor
| handing over the precious paper.
Among the earliest acts Of GARFIELD the appoint
ment Of Stanley Matthews to be Justice OF tho Supreme
| Court Of the United States.
Those who have revived the recollect tons Of the
hcld campaign observe that the bridge the chas
of the ctions Ahoud very substantial structure IA
bear the strain TO which II Will be subjected.
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TAe Highest Price Ever Paid for . Print.
From TIE London Times.

Gently during the sale Of pr Grithss collection OF old
prints at Messrs SOthebys by the of
the almost unique first state Of Rembrands portrait
OF Dr. Arnolius Tholncx, otherwise called "The Aivo.
four or ye known Impressions of which three are in
pubic mn.S museuns and II has history which is well
had sold for fas but when the Tholincx came on the
muctipnrer At once offered to begin the bidding ut EGO
The challenge WAS accepted by Messrs Colnag snd he
tween them aud NJ. Clement OF Paris the contest Was
continued up to about E%D Then the form, CONNECT
ySLs fo ane their place was taken by
reached the excitement in the being shown by re.
peated cheers AT last Mr. Noseda withdrew and 10 the
grachtion OF all present the battle was taken IN by
Man. Mr. AdhiazoD the veteran collector who amid sP,
even he was beaten and the French dealer carried on
me treasure at the price OF $40 which Is f2O more
than has ever been paid for u print before ~
II L. Understood that NJ. Clement was buying for NJ
Dutuif the celebrated Rouen amateur aud the auihor
Of the best existing book old prints and etchngs who
Is moreover the owner OF the print that had previously
been the highest priced in existence the rrt state Of
the Hundred Gdilder Piece" for which he paid Ei
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great magnitude. The Same reasoning APP
plies against the superstition that 1t was
caused by the smoke Of forest and swamp
fires, like the haze OF Indian summer. II had
peculiar phosphorescent CLEAN, which rem
dered 1t possible to read small print at mid
night In August without artificial light 1t
had an acrid SMELL and caused severe cpl
dcmic catarrh among men and animals.
During Its prevalence there were many vio-
lent electric storms, and on the 18th OF August
one Of the most wonderful fire balls ever
seen shot across western Europe. 1t was es-
timated that this body could not be less than
half mile In diameter. and the changes In
form which It underwent suggested very
curious theories as to its composition. A
similar fog or haze overspread most OF the
northern hemisphere in 1881. PLuTARM says
that In As d. c., after the death Of JULIUS
CESAR, the sun remained pale for whole
year, tho air was thick and cold. and fruit
did not ripen. This recalls the singular
phenomena witnessed In this country
and In Europe in 1916. which was called
the "year without summer" In 5S6 A. ID.
haze, which HUMBOLDT says very closely
resembled the Dry Fog Of 1888. oversprcad
the Roman empire, lasting, according to
ABULFARAaIUs, fourteen months. In 567 A.
D., according to the same historian, there
was similar occurrence lasting for twelve
months, during which time strange lights
appeared In the north and dust and ashes
fell from the sky. In 034 A. D.. according
to Portuguese historian, tho sun was
obscurcd for two months.
These are strange records II such .phe-
nomcna are really Of extra-terrestrial origin.
how intimate the relations OF our globo with
tho space through which 1t is flying! The
sun is indeed making q wonderful journey.
He Is pushing his way amid the marvels OF
tho universe, and tho earth, rs his fellow
voyager, must share in all his adventures.
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gravity Of department Is putting on airs, and
that insisting on forms Is a slavery TO red
tape. In q weeks camp, however, tho real
relation Of strict discipline to military effi-
cheney can DO made clear. and discipline It
self Is inculcated under favorable circum-
stances. Matters Of military courtesy and
etiquette. In which State militia ore proven
bally deficient, and very naturally, can In
camp receive due consideration.
Altogether, the Peekskill encampment
offers great advantages for the increase OF
efficiency among tho National Guard; and
these advantages should he fully improved
during the coming season.
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An Absurd Uniform.

The Seventh Regiment made very snowy
appearance on Thursday with their gray
coats, white trousers, white helmets, and
pipe-cayod belts. Undoubtedly all the
women along the route OF their march, at
least, were much impressed by the get up of
the young men under thirty who composed
the majority Of the regiment.
But more unmlitary looking uniform 1t
would be hard to find than that Of the Sew
enth Regiment. It's use In actual campaign
ing would be absurd, and even on holiday
parade 1t made the men seem like fancy SOL
diers. dressed up and decorated to be gazed
at only Such dress Ill BELTS even the vol
unteer miltiaman, who is supported by the
State at great expense 80 that he may be
ready to perform actual military work.
And whatever lacks appropriateness and fit
ness lacks also an essential element Of salts
factory beauty.
Besides, such a dress does not look manly
in these days 1t Is too nnical has too much
starch and stuffing, pipe clay and gloss, to
suit our modern notions OF what becomes a
man, and especially n man who parades him
self before us as a valiant defender OF our
peace, ready TO march up undismayed to the
lannon's mouth.
1t would have been about as appropriate
for the mechanics who did the square work
on tho bridge to have paradcd in full evening
drcss-swallow-tai coats and white cravats--
as it was for the Seventh Regiment, prcsum-
ably composed Of brave and hardy soldiers,
to turn out in the pretty but unscrviceable
uniforms they displayed on Thursday.
How much better tho policemen looked In
their bciltting costume. Their garments,
in color and shape and material, suggested
that they were made for actual use ut actual
work. Tho policemen impressed every OBJ
server as hardy and manly men, Their line
was rampant behind which weakness might
stand with some confidence when danger
was menacing In front
The State. we believe. has adopted o uni
form for the National Guard which has the
merit Of being fit for real service and Of
looking fit for soldiers. Some of the other
regiments have put OFF their fancy play
clothes and adopted it. Why do not the
Seventh follow suit? Assurcdly they would
command more respect and awaken more
trust if they did so.
No soldier accustomed to Judge Of troops
and their appearance could have looked at
the Seventh on Thursday without smile OF
amusement, despite the manifest perfection
OF the regiment in drill.
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The Approaching State Elections.

Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, aud Indiana
we're covered by the tidal wave last fall.
They gave an aggregate Democratic plural
lty Of $685. It must DO remembered, how
over, that 192,sA of this aggregate came
from New York, and 40 ,2O2 from Pennsylva-
ola, and that the result In both those States
was mainly owing to tho fact that large
oedy OF Republicans refused to vote for the
regular party candidate for Governor
OF these seven States only Massachusetts,,
New York, New Jersey, and Ohio hold cleo
lions OF general Importance this year. Tho
contest in each ia watched with good deal
Of interest for tho result may have an eject
upon the Presidential election.
Gen. BUTLER's plurality for Governor OF
Massachusetts, was 13O49 A Governor and
other State officers are to be chosen in tho
fall It Is understood that BUTLER will prob
ably not DO a candidate for reelection, and
tho Republicans seem TO feel pretty sure OF
rccapturing the State.
Several important State officers are to
be chosen In New York. With tho over
whelming odds OF last November against
them, there are Republicans who claim that
they can carry the State. They seem to be
relying upon the Democratic quarrels, though
they are now vanly trying to harmonize
their own quarreling party. The Democrats
must fight bitterly and blunder badly to lose
New York in November.
A Governor is to be chosen In New Jersey.
No State ticket was run last year. On Con-
gressmen the Democrats had q plurality OF
zoos. 1t would have been much larger ex-
cept for tho fact that the Democrats had two
bad candidates in Ross and HARRIS, while
the Republicans presented only one really
bad candidate as a set-off In the person OF
SECoR ROBEsON. The Democrats feel Ger
tain of electinR the Governor in November
The Democrats elected the Secretary OF
State last year In Ohio by plurality OF
1915. Governor is to be chosen next
October. The Democrats are confident OF
success. The veteran THURMAN says there
is no doubt OF it, A few venturesome Re-
publicans family claim the State
II the Democrats carry New York, New
Jersey, and Ohio this fall by large MAORI
ties. it will be regarded as giving the party
good start in the great race of next year.
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A Nsar-sishtcd MaA Who'll Will Bet On his
Hearing.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: cannot
help but laugh at the ridiculous remarks about near.
sighted man not being able TO hear without his glasses
am IS years of age and lighted and am willing
to day to bet $3.50 $500 that hear AZ far "A any
man with the hest OF eyesght without the aid Of eye
Now let some OF the gentlemen that think they
through pine board. and that near sighted man is
both blind and deaf, appoint time meet me and mr.
range match OF this kind, Hoping that this may meet
the keen eye OF somebody who can produce that
II my sight II bad have got n mighty cute ear.
HARRY CoSRAD. III West Tw enty second street.
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The Editor OF the North American Review
Buys AN Ancestral Estate.

Tho extensive tract Of land In Carolino
county ny Nd belonging to the estate OF the late Mrs
bourt, was sold At auction at Greensborough on Wed.
nesdny by order Of the trustees. The property known
The Plains viii, the pantial buildings erected by
US late owner ana 100 acres OF land bid OF by MI
Allen Thorndyke Rice one Of the heirs for SIS 100
Inc family connections Of Mrs. Bourne the former
owner or ell TINS vast estate were perhaps the most
noted OF Maryinnds arstocras Her father Isaac Pur.
nell was typical southern gentleman anil married
uaasht.r OK Benlamn sylvester. large landhOder in
M,e .nehun lines His youngest daughter Mary was
tho late Mrs Bourne The purncll family We're related
70 Senator psndleton of Ohio and Of the nrs Viz
In old plantation times.
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Holman as n Candidate.

The Constitution of Atlanta reports the fol-
lowing piece Of political intelligence:
Congressman HOLMAN Of Indiana has hopes that In
the deadlock between RANDALL Cox, and CARLISLE he
may get the Speakerslip himself"
This is news indeed. HOLMAN has as good
right rs any other man to aspire to the
Speakershp. He has long been one Of the
most distinguished members Of Congress.
But what he would be better for would be
tho Democratic nomination for President.
With HOLMAN for the candidate, what q
magnificent canvass we could make!
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WASHINGTON. May 26.-Dr. Gregory OF the
Civil Service Board has organized civil service Examin
Ing Boards at the Chicago Milwaukee. Detroit Buffalo,
Rochester and Albany Post Offices and the Chic ago
aud Fort Huron Custom Houses II will be part OF
their duties to examine candidates for positions In the
Executive Departments nj Washington, thus ohyiatinv
the necessity Of visit to Washington by the candidates
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From Berlin we hear that plot has just
been discovered to assassinate the King OF
Roumania. and from Erzeroun that three hun
dred conspirators against the Government
have been arrested. Meanwhile they are Won
dering in Moscow what partthe Nihilists arc
going to play in to-day's great pageant. Truly.
plotters and conspirators are making lively
times in tho Old World
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Attend to the hrst symptoms Of consumption and that
the disease may Ss checked IN ts incipsncy use al
once ", Jynee kxpsctorsat Q safe remedy for III
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Smoke Weicose" Cigarettes.
Mild sweet, and delicate. Our new brand. Goodwin
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eiAAco IA tuo Olu VoEiu.
The threatened French war upon NADIA
Rascar has begun with the bombardment OF
Majunga. followed by the landing OF troops and
the capture Of the place. Important as this
act is In itself. 1t Is also an indication OF fur
Their aggression. Tho quarter OF the island Sc
lected for attack includes the mouth Of the
river on which Tananarivo. the capital, is stu
ated. Thus the French are In good position
to make an advance directly against the seat
OF government Of Queen RASAvoLo. or, IL they
do not choose to do that. they can exact toll on
products going out OF the island. In order to
indemnify themselves for their trouble and to
take pay for what they claim to DO due them.
Policeman BRENNAN, who was 30 excited
by the opening OF the bridge. and by other
stimulating agencies. that he assaulted Ser
gennt CAHILL. will probably have to lose his
official head. If he had dubbed an ordinary
citizen almost to death nothing would have
boon done about 1t. but attacking the sacred
person OF police Sergeant 10 another thing.
What would become Of New York II the rights
and dignities Of policemen could be assailed
with impunity by the policemen themselves
II such state OF things were permitted to OK
ist. policeman might como 10 be- regarded as
having no more rights than anybody else This.
OF course. would be dreadful. STILL when spec-
mems OF the finest =" fall out and club each
other. the ungodly rub their heads retiectively,
and SEQ a fine revenge in the mutual thump-
ings lof these gentlemen who usually combine
to thump the public
About the worst place for any kind OF a
pedder to BIO. so far as public convenience Is
concerned. Ia on the footway Of the big bridge.
Wherever he takes his stand lttlo knot of
people gathers. causing a serious obstruction
In such narrow and crowded path Yet thore
were several peddlers on Che bridge Yesterday
and the day before. The persons in charge of
the bridge had better.nip this thing in the bud.
Only last Wednesday Mrs. LOUISA GUEDAN.
an aged French widow OF this city lost her life
In most heroic effort to save a mother and her
children from the upper story Of a burning
building. On Friday night another brave act
was performed by a New York woman in the
EFFORT TO save life. Mrs. CATHARINE BEAM fell
overheard from boat anchored on the East
River shore at the foot OF Fiftleth street and
the swift tide quickly swept her away. With.
out second OF hesitation her friend, Miss KATE
HAYBURN plunged into the river. seized Mrs.
BEAN by the hair. and kept her snoat until q
man came from the shore In boat and rescued
both Of them. What strong man ever performed
a~sss gallant deed tbsa tbst oi w stSls
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-04-11
The Watertown Land once.
Wafertoun Conrier

Yesterday Hon. A. G. Mellette, who
for the past four years has been a most
efficient register Of the United States land
office-one year at the Office at SPRING
field, and three years at Watertown- =
stepped down and out. During Mr..
Mellette's term of Office he has made q
host Of friends, has given general satis-
faction to all, and leaves behind him an
unstained and most enviable record.
Hon. @. G. Williams. the new incumbent,
is so we'll and favorably known, especial
ly among the large number of our form
er Wisconsin people. as to scarcely need
an introduction, and he takes up his
abode among US rather as an old &C.
quaintence than as a stranger. Mr.
Williams has represented the people o.
Wisconsin in congress for the past
twelve years, than which no better evi
dence can be given of his popularity ani
undoubted ability; indeed, it is said as g
public speaker he has scarcely q peer
and but few eqaala We wish him 9
hearty welcome and hope to see him
strongly identified with the interests ol
our glorious territory.