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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

are TO he abolished, and the whole work is to be
trampled under the buffalo hoofs of igno
rance.
II ia hard to speak of these things with
patience, but there is consolation in the
thought that some evils are so gross that they
hasten revolutions. Under the administration
of Mr.. Sweeny. bear stables were built in the
North Meadow and the people were so thoroughly
aroused by this indecency that it was one
of the chief counts in the indictment against
the Ring, and when the Department was re-
organized the deus and cages were swept
away and the Park restored. The present
Department remains because while good, hon
est work was being done by Messrs. Vaux
and Parsons, popular Indignation subsidized.
But the performances of the Commissioners
left again TO their own devices have become
intolerable, and relief is sure to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30
NOPE pARK DLSIIGU RENENT.

On the very summit of Mount st. Vincent a
gang of labolers were yesterday at work. They
had scraped away the turf and earth from the
stone Foundation of the ridge and were de-
grading the hill still further by blasting out the
rock Itself. The workmen said that they were
preparing the ground for a new eating-house
Now restaurant in the North Park is defensi-
hle but of course accessories of this sort are
properly placed in subordinate positions
masked and sheltered by the planting. What
artist il it who Iears this structure on the prin-
cpal emincnce in that part of the Park as the
emphatic feature of the landscape? The only
excuse for giving such prominence to build
ing is the one offered TO justify the destruction
of the trees when screened the rear Of the
soda water house namely, to advertise the fact
that victuals and drink are here on sale. But
not only is this building-and who knows what
sort of building will be evolved ITO be offeE-
sigely placed, but what il distinctive in the very
essence and substance of the Park itself is at
tackled. II Central Park is anything as COM
pared with other parks, it is a rock park. When
the knoll by the Art Museum was Dlaned down
to receive the Obelisk THE TRIBUNE protested
against the outrage-holdipg that the rock re-
the Park than the imported mOnOlith. And
now the selection Of this site is "A universally
confessed error. The Obelisk itself is belittled
by its surroundings and a charming natural
incident in the landscape has been destroyed
leaving only an offensive scar. But the Board
has again set itself to dwelling down some
other eminences. Who has been Directing to
the rocks and ridges of the Park Who has
entered a complaint that the hills are too high 7
In the hands of the original designers these ele-
vations wereIoften exaggerated, as at the Fifty
ninth Street entrance, and if the North Park
were now in course of reconstruction by artists
as competent as they, who knows but that the
ridge itself instead OF being pared down would
be accented by grading ana planting to make
bolde1 sky-lincf
When the Park was originally planned
structure was already standing near the founda-
tioa of the propO 3ed victualling house. But 1t
never belonged there-and an opportunity for
removing il and making a fresh study OF this re-
zion was always looked for. The burning of the
old restaurant gave the very opportunity which
a Park Board with any excuse for existing
would have seized at once, and the revision OF
the work would have been intrusted to men
who could appreciate the subtle beauties and
possibilities of the place and make the most
and best of them. No one las asked for an
eating house at this particular point. Mr..
Olmsted is on record against the pro-
ject While Mr.. Vaux was in au-
thority, such an offence was impossi-
bic, for it is fragrant violation of the
pervasive spirit of the design. But Mr.. Ohm
sted was driven out. Then Mr.. Vaux. who
had arrested the ruin for a year, was again
found in the way. Landscape art and archi-
lecture were abolished, and now the very rocks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30
ChRLIyGToNs EXPLANATIONS.

The arrival OF the Yantic enables Lieuten-
ant Darlington to make partial explanation
of his failure to establish the winter statlon
at Life Boat Cove. He says in effect, that he
never received the supplemental orders from
General Hazen directing him to land the
materials for constructing a house, and also
all the supplies required for the winter, before
attempting to force the passage of Smith
Sound beyond Littleton Island. On the
contrary the orders on which he acted
allowed him to use discretion as tC
how far north he should push before
establishing his base of supplies. Accordingly,
ne did not land his stores on the way north,
but advanced on in the way that seemed best
20 him. This appears 10 be valid defence
against the main charge which has been
brought against Lieutenant Darlington. Bat
il is very strange that the War Department
should have laii any stress upon the supple
mental orders a fortnight ago. if there was
any reason to believe that they had miscar-
red.
On another count Lieutenant Garlington's
partial defence is not equally satisfactory. lie
saws that he came south from Littleton Island
after the loss of the Proteus because lie
JuOSEu from HIS own tAItAithNO 'ii''t wv ~
Tic would not be able TO reach that point, and
consequently he felt forced to retreat toward
Cape York. This does not seem reasonable.
Lttleton Island has been easily reached every
tllne vessel has headed toward Smith Sound,
from DR.. Kane's day to the present time. The
commander of the Yantic had agreed to 90
rs far rs LttletOn Island and remain there as
late as August 20. If the PrOteuS had reached
The island on July 20 it was safe TO assume
that another ship could do as much month
later, if not before. Lieutenant Gariin -top
had been ordered to open the winter station
in the event OF his failure to pass the ice
barrier. He ought to have remained there
and waited a reasonable period tor the
Yantic lie ought to have realized that the
fate of Lieutenant Greeys party might
depend upon the establishment Of The winter
quarters, and thai; the Yantic, on arriving at
tie rend .zyous designated IN advance, would
be able 80 land sufficient supplies for his use
% ,arel,!v he lost his head or allowed the
proteuss c.ew to stampede his men, and made
precpitate march southwark, leaving
Lieutenant Greedy and his companions to shift
TO- themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

together IL is clear that the Chprch has made
great advances IN efficiency Of organization aud
in nearly all the outward agencies Of missionary
activity.
What has been the ratio OF increase in the
Catholic population 1t is not easy to determine.
Certainly it has been less than the growth in
the number of churches would lead one to sus-
pect; and we believe that it has been very
much less than people generally suppose.
During the past eight or nine years nc
Catholic Directory has published annual esti-
mates for each diocese. but for the most part
these are loose guesses, entitled to no conf
dence aud often self-contradlctory. In 1888
Archbishop Hughes estimated the total Catholic
population of the United States mt $500 900 /;
yet some time later The Directory printed D
table in which the Catholic population in 1850
WAS set down as only $500 600, which was
clearly under the truth. Catholic writer's have
assumed that the members of their faith have
multiplied SD much more rapidly in the United
States than the Prctestants that their becoming
a majority is only question Of time. AT the
beginning OF the Revolution they were one in
one hundred and twenty of the whole number
OF inhabitants, and mt the close of our first
hundred years they were said to be as many as
one in six. But If we accept the estimates Of
he Directory, they amounted in 1880 to less
than one in eight, she wing that in spite OF the
great Irish influx they are falling back in the
race.
Indeed this is what the statistics Of The Di-
rectOry indicate. According to that publica-
ton, the number of Catholics in the United
States was 5,760, 900 in 1874, and 6,SSO,000
in 1882. This is equivalent to An Increase oil
about 20 per cent in ten years. But the census
Of 1880 shows that the total population of the
United States increased 80 per cent IN ten
years-balf as fast again as the Catholics.
Now if we consider that INN grati0n-at least
one-third of which is Catholc-aids more than
20 per cent to our population every ten years,
the conclusion from these figures is irresistible
that the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States does not succeed in holding it's own
natural increase. Ii is well known by tie
clergy that large proportion of the children Ot
Irish Immigrants to America fall away from
the old faith. If they 30 not profess Protest
antism, they cease to attend church and grow
up without any rel gion at all. IC is for this
reason that the Church is making such strenu-
GUS exertiOns to support schools aud asylumS OF
its own The history of these institutions is
striking illustration of the fact th It the Catho-
lie Church in Americas the creation and care
of the pool The denomination includes very
large number of rich and educated laymen
but so far it has been able 10 make no provision
for the higher intellectual life of Its people;
and although it has over eighty colleges, not
one Of them is endowed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30
TWELVE PAGES.
Tile NEWS tbs MORNING.


FoRErGS-The Irish National League met at
Leeds. England, yesterday. 80 King Alfonso
visited Paris and was hIssed and hooted al IN the
streets == The situation at Tonquin was dis
cussed in the French Cabinet Council. - The
preliminary hearing against Kroczewski has been
concluded - The Radicals trlumphed in the
ServIan Congress - Eff cen persons were
killed in Madrid on Friday by an explosion OF
gunpowder.
DoMFsTIc-A train on the Atchson, Topeka end
Santa he Railroad was attacked 10y cowboys yes
terday. and man was killed and another wounded.
- The receiver of the Toledo, Cincinnati and
ST. Louis Railroad Company has been removed the
removal 10 take effect October II. - An iron
steamship was launched yesterday at Roaca's ship
ysrd. Chester The first ship built at GoniGges
ship-yard Port Richmond, an iron steamer. was
launched yesterday. 80 Mrs L. l.. Conrad. Of
Baltimore. who shot and killed her husband. has
been pronounced insane. 60 Senator Warner
Miller Yesterday addressed the Orleans County
Agricultural Society.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Yantic arrived from
81. Johns with the Greedy relief party on board
yesterday. - Jay-Eye-See defeated ST. Julien
in three straight heats. == Aranza, Himalaya,
George Kinney, Aella, Dan X and
Disturbance won the Jerome Park
races. 60 Meetings of the newsdeaers
were held in several places and resolutions were
passed similar to those previously adopted.
Tile New-York baseball uine won
q game from the Detroit nine, and
the Brooklyn nine won tie Inter-
State championship. - Several sailing and
rowing regattas were held. - Gold value of the
legal tender silver dollar 4122 grains SO 81 cents.
The WEATHER.-TRIBCNE local observations in
dictate clear or fair weather and slight changes in
temperature. Temperature yesterday: Highest
CO.; lowest. 49'; average. 56l2o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30
THE GREAT MATCH DECIDED.

In attendance and interest the contest be"
tween y-Eye-See and st. Julien fully
equalled expectation. To find parallel to the
multitude of spectators we must go back to
the famous race between Boston and Fashion.
No trotting ever drew such an army before.
But the match was a disappointment so far as
time was concerned st. Julien proved unable
to push the little Western wonder to his high
est speed. Though the track was heavy, much
faster time could have been made If Jay-Eye-
See had been required to do his best. The
somewhat eccentric and extremely enthusiastic
owner of the oddly named fve-year-old can
now feel sure that TO find an animal fit to do
battle with Jay-Eye-See Mr. Yanderbilts
stable must be called on and Maud S. returned
to the race-cOurse. But Mr.. Vanderbilt,
it seems. is not ambitious to eclipse
yesterdays victor, and Jay-Eye-See's work
for the remainder of his career
is likely TO lie chiefly in repeated attempts to
supass his own records. Ii he continues to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

There is one thing at least about which the
Bridge trustees are making no delay, and
that is TO take proper steps to secure for
themselves the great glory of having superin-
tended the building of the structure. Already
they have had men at work chiselliDg holes in
the towers in order to fasten up big bronze
tablets bearing their names and some
other information for the benefit of pos
terity Now we respectfully submit that this
is one point on which the ambitious gentle
men might well delay little. At the present
rate of experiment there is fair chance that
posterty will Have the Job of really finishing
the Bridge. In that case the trustees prema-
ture efforts to make sure of all the glory
going may actually secure for them something
quite the reverse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

nose the Hapsburg alliance. No sign OF the
feeling of the majority toward Russia was
shown. however. It will be watched for with
interest. Ii it is friendly to the Car 1t VIII
disclose n situation containing little promise
for the future happiness of Servia; but II 1t
| IL upfrendly il will indicate that the national
feeling of independence is strong ana increas-
ing. 4 similar feeling has developed IN bui-
garia. Working side by side, therefore, ioi
the same object, these two Balkan principan
tes may vet be able to secure the establish
mept of sound constitutional government Il
that unhappy part of Europe.
We publish this morning a second install
ment of the views of representative clergy
men concerning the progress of religious WORK
and the spiritual condition OF their churches
in New York City. 1t will be noticed that
the opinions expressed differ considerably from
those printed in TEE TRIBUNE last Sunday.
Those were decidedly hopeful; these, Whiie
not discouraging, are more critical. Inc Rev.
DR.. TAYLOR, for the COngregationalists, IS nor
satisfied with the comparative advancement Oh
the work; nor is the Rev. DIR. ). Ii.
Liehtbourn. who represents the Methodisrs.
The latter thinks that worldliness has hurt his
denomination. and that its early spiritual pro-
gress has not been maintainedA--Ihe Rev. Dr.
j. b. Reimensnyder, however, speaks win
satisfaction of the growth and position oil the
Lutheran Church in the city. The statements
OF these preachers, as well as those oil INC
Rev. Or. Gottheil, the Rev. II. Z. MendeS, tue
Rev. DIR. Pullman and the Rev. Robert
Collyer, will be found of striking interest,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30
THE NEW-Y YORK TRIBUNE.
RETAIL PRICE DAILY 3 CENTS. SUNDAY
PAPER THE SAME
SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Residents Of this city WISHING TIE DAILY TRIBUNE dey
cred at heir leave their addresses al any oil te
branch Offices named below they order by postal
card The paper will be promptly ser'ei by the nearest
aevsdealeE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

Blood IS credited with being thicker than water
but If the ST. Louis cores pondent of The Chicago
Times he correct some of the water furnished to the
inhabitants OF st. Louis must be considerably
thicker than an average article OF gore. two
ounce bottle of hydrant water examined under a
microscope found to contain ." consolidated
proup of brown worms. The worms were all about
the size OF an eyelash, aud were res less, active
specimens. writing about with vigor and vitality
unusual to worms" A famous wit once said that
he was not partial TO water, holding hat ever since
the Deuge has tasted unpleasanty of sinners. We
wonder what be would have said If he had sampled
the ST. LOUIS brand above referred to.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

The recent acquittal and subsequent glorif-
cation OF Frank James, the train-robbiDg hero.
are already bearing their legitimate fruits in
the West. Encouraged by James's good luck
in escaping punishment, and inspired appar-
emily by determination if not to surpass at
least to equal that scoundreIs misdeeds, three
rufiidns early yesterday morning tried to rob
passenger train On the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railroad, at Coolidge Kan. The
engineer was shot dead at his post because be
refused to stop bis train; the fireman next
was badly wounded. But the robbers secured
no booty, owing to the defence of the express
messenger in his car. The engineer, the
fireman and, the messenger showed real
bravery. and what is more, showed it not for
profit or gain, but simply for the sake of
duty. II NOBLE conduct such as theirs were
only properly appreciated in all parts of the
great West, criminals like Frank James would
not 20 unhanged, and incidents like this at
Coolidge would not occur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

The extreme height-Or depth-of burlesque baa
not been reached even yet Ia our Navy. The Gov
eminent has jUs succeeded IN selling the Roanoke,
which has been calmly rottlng IN Mr. John Roachs
shIpyard 10! these many gears, for $4,000 rs old
Junk Now Mr.. Roach presents a bill 10 $1,000
for storage. Under the circumstances, the best
thing to be done "a to tell Mr. Roach TO keep tie
Roanoke for his honesty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

There il nothing like going away from home to
get regulations as we'll rs meas Some OF the Eng
lish paper, are dealing seriously with Miss Minnie
Taiuer who Performs IN several songs and dances
WIN play writ en- ar, und them. apparently under
the Impression that she is n leading American
actress Mss Palmer Is no doubt we'll enough m
her way but she does not quite lead the profession
hereabouts nor Is an arrangement IF songs and
dances with a circumpmbIent plot the highest de-
yelopment of dramatic art America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

Speaking of st. Julien aniJay-Eye- See, while the
crowd waited yesterday to witness the meeting o.
these two renowned tr)ttcTs some one recalled an
opposite story OF John PhGuiE. Once on time the
Irrepressbe jester stood on the grand-stand OF
Western race-courso and say three heats OF ire
mendous fast tcotlIng TIE sport over, friend
brought up the owner of the winning horse and
introduced him. Phmnlx's frs. words 10 tho gentle
man were, Excuse me- but are you scribe, a
PnArisee or ny pocritci' A good deal ast0nlsDed,
and moi 4 lttle indignant, the hOrscman replied,
90 am reitEer. sir, and ! fail to the point Of
your question" "Why, you see" reioned Pn@nx,
polntug 10 the black board upon which the time Of
the heats was recorded, you appear unto men too
iast.'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-30

The policy of close alliance with Austria
which King Milan of Servia adopted some time
ago has received another mark Of national
disapproval. 1t was at the opening of the
Parliament on Friday, and although the CUES
Ton was only the election of a temporary
President, the Conservatives and Radicals
were prompt TO test their strength. The re-
suit was victory for the Radicals, who OPP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-09
Alexandria Affairs.


MARRIAGE OF A WASHINGTON BUSINESS Man
MI Alfred q. Uhler. the enterprising proprietor OF
the planning works on the river, at 9Th and Water
streets, Washington, was married here yesterday
afternoon to Miss Lucy L. Brown, the daughter of
DIR. Bedford Brown. The marriage took place at
DR.. Browns residence on Fairfax street. between
King and Prince streets. Rev. DR.. Dinwiddie Off
clated and tie nupttals took place amid gay
company under a canopy Of flowers inscribed with
the initials OF the bride and groom.
POLITICAL RsjolCINGS.-1he democrats will cele-
brate their victory by tOrchight procession,
illumination and mass meeting tonight. The line
OF procession will form upon Washington street,
and after marching through the principal 81 reefs
OF the town. will enter Arnory hail. when ad-
dresses Will be delivered by Hon. L. 3. Vance, of
North Carolina and others
REPORTERS NOTEs.-Judge Keith. in the circuit
court, has dismissed the suit OF Carter ct al.
Woodward, and has continued until next term all
the cases now set for trial.-The city council will
Eoid meeting next TueSday.-A new lOcOmO-
tive from the works at Rome, n. Y, has just been
put TO WORK on the Washington and Western rail-
r0ad.-Tle Columbia steam engine company Will
take possession OF its new house next week.-It is
thought That the election on the Goth in the first
ward VIII be mere formal one, and that Maj. w.
W. Herbert Will be chosen alderman without OppO-
sitlon, vice G. c. SmoOt resigned.
BALTIMORE N0TES-JOhn W. Lee has been ap-
pointed Inspector OF plumbing for the city.-The
western mon Telegraph company cut the wires
OF the nlied States Electric Light company from
two OF their telegraph pnles.-W. ii. Harrison has
SUED the A1Aei'tcp,e for $4,000 for libel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-09
Condensed Locals.

St-"t lamps viii BE- lighted al pm. and ey tin
slli~A"d -; 1-i0 h IN
While 'Tgednt-lt-ArmS Bright. OF the Senate
Was out drit liz with SClnc friends yesterday after
noon III" Wheels OF THE carriage caught in the rails
OF Tn" Metropolitan railroad. at the corner OF &
street and New Jc.>e% aFcu'Ie, and the vehicle
upset HE occupants 81 the carriage were thrown
out tut hot seriously injured
iittle sou OF Police Otiiccr Clinton fell from
fence yesterday afternoon az No 21S 18th street
nor itesis'. aud brctc iilS collar bone.
The monthly Soirr,. OF The National Rifles held
last evening il thrir Music hall. was largely at
tended. AMI as usual with their entertainments.
was th0rO I-hlv crlnyeL Tie walls were hand
SOfnely decorated with the company cOlOrS and
banners OF various devices.
Geo Pool. cOlC:eli. WIS fined s,) IN the Police
Court this HorAinT for ha.ttir,, and kicking his
we i. the head, and threatening to cut ncr With.
Razor
Nr. Lvon Of the Swiss laundry. No. 1929 street
northwest. net Win a painful acciicnt yesterday.
Ia jumping over an iron Falling The Ebbitt
H0u-. hotel re Caught his little finger and tore 1t
eohpi~t"lV cA. l." Ms taken To Dr. r. Rty burns
oiiiCe, WHO renGelgi surgical as Ist.ince.
The Ca" "f Frank ana Edward Han. charged
with oh>jfueftrc q United States marshal In exc
tutIHS VII; OF r--'yIT was c1u l..Ucd iii the PO-
nr CONT tu-taE oI a-c0Iat OF the SlClntSS OF the
e0lnPit1f.. Ia. Nj I-tll. uH;U next Thursday.
joan Nelson. a. CU'trI hack driver. was fined s.
by Jtd-" smell today, Tor being more than i've
feet -rI. H. a. t~r5 100