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New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
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The imnoitnnco of prime mcrihnn for oil
nations l. 100 obVions 10 REQUIRE exposition, bnt
only les, so must be- lhn adoption of that
meridian which is ALREADY In use by The largest
hody Of nnutica and scientific men, that being
unnuosiinnnbly the most convenient. No con-
eidcrotioo Of mere nationality olght 10 have
onv weight with the conference now in session
If Washington. though it must be said that in
the efforts hitherto made By France to have the
meridian of Paris adopted, there has been ap-
p,rcnt somewhat more of national vanity than
is reasonable under the circumstances. The
United states might easily have advanced a
claim on the ground OF tho extent OF her terri
tory and commerce. but the American repre-
scntativcs have rightly held that the conven-
icnce of the majority Of civilized mankind was
the only standard admissible, and therefore
they favor the selection OF the meridian OF
Greenwich To the adoption OF that meridian
indeed almost every practical consideration
points. II is already the one most in use. Ii IS
that which governs the calculations OF by far
the largest number Of scamcn. 1t is employed
by the most rapidly increasing races on the
globe. II is the natural meridian of the English
fact so established it that even failing inter
national agreement ii would probably have to
be so recognized within fifty years.
OF course no material advantage can accrue
to England from the choice of the Green
wich meridian rs the common zero OF
longitude and standard of time reckoning
and the chief advantage of the selection con-
sists in the confirmation it would give to the
already established practice OF nearly Two
thirds of all who require to use q common
meridian. The question il, will the world go
by majority or minority practice In the matter.
TO do the latter would involve an amount of
trouble aud expense and Encouragement which 1t
cannot be expected that the world would take.
For the conference therefore To adopt any
other meridian than that of Greenwich would
presumably be t. nullfy its lnbors. since they
would in such an event simply be ignored. In
fact. the nature OF the ease almost cOmpcs the
conference To adopt the line of least rcsstancc,
and that il the one which can be adopted with
the least inconvenience. The United States mas
inauguralcd this council, and in so doing has
conferred u benefit upon science and navlsd-
tion. Transportation and commerce. \ common
standard Of Time as we'll rs common zero oi
longitude is demanded for commercial purposes
as distinguished from those of navigation and
science, and that has perhaps been the more
generally felt of these dcsidcrala. But II is To
be hoped that the conference viii have no
difficulty in reaching harmonious conclusion,
and that the various Governments represented
will indor,c and adopt thc decision reached at
WASHINGTON.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
PERSONAL.

Visiting the cholera patients in the Naples hospitals
King Humbert Unexpectedly met the Cardinal Arch
bishop OF Naples between whom and himself political
differences had long caused cstrangcment akin To
cnmity. But writes the correspondent Of me POf os
on all differences forgotten IN presence of death
King and CarCnal-the latter at the leit hand O the
King passed from bed TO he'd comforting and cOnsOng,
each In his way the sick and tho diving; the Car
look after the beroayed family OF dying man II
was sight ~ beautiful ~ 1t Is rare"
Among the visitors at the White sulphur Springs this
season." says me Pi'tcpid Press were Mrs. J. T.. Is.
Stuart wio8 of the famous Confederate cavalry gen
cru and Captain Bloch. the Prr,4ian officer who
served on her husbands stan during the war. Won
Bloch wrDc n book int after the outbreak Of the re
hriOn which created -dcr able .on-1iipn. lie pre-
dl,rd among other things what aitcrwarl cime true
That tine decisive battle o ihc war would be- fought In
the southern portion of Pruusi Nanil Won llorh hhs
grnwu stout hat lac VIII hardly be- recognized by many
Of his couradcs"
Some hitherto unpublished letters Of Professor H. T. B
Mor'e are mnIc public by Judge w. w. Boatdman. of
Sew .Inyon. to whom they were addressed forty two
ycnr' ego. wlllo the lnfor gautlcmm In Congress
feature Of the pondcucc. lutcrc'ng bccau.c of
the advances I'm other departments of electrical science
Than iri,uIuhl j. quotation li"m i'i &" Irol lr7-pr
d"Nph ll'u} tn the great inventor ~ HNt' In me
minds Of many On" electro uhFuriir t'ln t1p Us h+'"'
ntod VIA llr Nuiput ,mDrrn project constantly pie
.rutcd to c public md particularly w lhc fchcinr, 20
populutn 3cu ot two rfo iot the Application "l 'l'c
uicity ut u mos ing power in thr Hrt'.'
Count Jane. dr pourlu, sn, for home October 3 hut
Intends 10 ,l-t this country aern uoNt year llo has
studied the agricultural Improvements u tine west and
bcuean owner OF largo estate, in Germany Intends to
Introduce many OF Them in h' NAIVE c"lul}. rev l"i
ci"ncre nave made themselves more popular mere IMAM
Count l"ufitlls.
The Rev Dr. William Omn-ton, pastor of the cole dutc
Dutch church. aftcra year of ret from church bor- Is
greatly improved in general health, and win occupy his
pulptat both morning and evening services today
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

tOIFfS
yhcro arc Two cinsses of meb whose 'p'''
riucn late Anxious to maxi 10 mialih'' ln'F
reserve th ir decision unll' bofh sues NV"
bpon fully heard. Sub tanill men oi pls'h''' '
are anxious not tO inp"rli the prosperity "
the country aud men of conscientious c"hNi''
tions are anxious to do their duty III the hgh,
oi all the facts, and the hesitating VOTES oi
these two classes usually turn the scale
What reasons have been presented Ior 'hc
snnnort of Governor Cleveland NOT ali
evnerienced man. not enough acqaain'ca WIN
ul,lic men TO be able to select for himself III
,o,l;,ent,v moi known TO have defined Opinions
on National questions, why was he se'o''o'
Il If bec,use he is of singular personal purity
The c'crgymen who know most OF hi''' 'he re-
Icious bodies and journals, do not take tha'
view. Is it because his pubic ac's h'u pcc"
free from censure? Men who Thought 80 TWO
months ago cannot now repeat that claim WIN
ont deliberate falsehood because as SherIl ne Is
known TO have made improper charges anu Dis
Governor he sold himself TO the most CORRUPT
official punderers in the State, getting thcii
support as his pay For what other reason WAS
such man selected, except because he con-
sented to be the tool OF the powerful iihg oi
plunderers who nominated him 7 The business
men of this country have large interests HI
volved. and they have not been IN the haolt oi
voting for any dummy-any willing tool oil uh-
known and irresponsible schcmers. Inc
tboupbtful and conscientious men OF the country
know that they have no right to vote Tor such
a candidate.
What argument has been offered for himY 1t
4 a. 10, al 1vxrn A
n reformed, bipartisan civil service. bu' Is
this TO be believed, in view of the appointments
made at the dictation of ''boss's" thompson
Davidson, Manning and Mclaughlin Inc
very prctence is an insult to the public. or N II
to he cxpcctcd that this candidate, zealou'y
favored by every journal representing british
interests. would guard American interests Wllh
care in foreign aliairsf
Can n conservative or conscientious man
favor Governor Cleveland for his tarili tend
encicsl If an honest frcc-tradcT has learned
that Governor Cleveland desires free 'ra'c'
how can he conscicntiously vote for or Salrly
trust man who tries to succeed by causing
ucoulc to believe that he does not desire ircc
.radc2 Or can any sincere protcclonist safely
trust or with clear conscience support can
didotc who socks votes BY the false prctcncc
that he favors free trade.
When all has been said, ia Il not apparent that
Governor Cleveland told the lru,h when he
said he had been selected TO carry ont The
wishes and the plans of the Democratic
party2 For no other reason can his election
now be inlclligcntly desired. Very well /;
do conservative business men think 1t would
De well for the country 10 have the Democratic
party carry out its wishes and plansG Do Sln-
cere and conscientious men think it right io'
them to reward with victory the many CRIMES
which that party has committed, and is even
now repeating
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
UtPLESON MIKES no SIGN.
SO RESPONSE YET 10 THE ACADEMY PEOPLES PRO-
POSITION.

SO RESPONSE YEf 10 THE ACADEMY PEOPLE Fhu-
POSITION.
SO far Mr. MaplcSOn appears to have pursusd
hi sphinx Hike policy of last year. as MP to last evening
no answer had been received to the cable dispatch
sent 10 him by Augustus L. Brown upon the conclusion
of the stockholders meeting. That dispatch WA, precise
aud unui-taSiblo In it, phrascoogy In It WAS "S
planned to Mr. Mapic,on that the guarantee fund
would remain In the hands of the executive
committee and would DE dealt out only IN weekly Poi
tious depending upon the number of Patt or NILSSON
nights In the week preceding each payment In other
words II Mr. Maploson produces no song III tho
shape of Patu Nilsson, he gets no
supper I'm the shape OF subsidy IL Is
believed that the assessment viii result In gharau'ee
fund of some S24 900 n 10 bc the opinion OF tho
directors who ludyc from h- letters ana dispatches
that Aaplcson VIII have Pdtt and Nilsson to say hoih
ing OF sfalchi Na.a aud minor uminarcs III th'opnipn
of "A person well Vrr-eI I'm operate anarS ths
viii bc diiicult thing fOr MaplesOn TO DO witYnt
much larger amount Of money 10 Ial Dleh upon t hc
has been guaranteed.
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
mss nNyW WADbfR~s rwAgyysv,

Miaz Minnie MaddorD. the Young ate...
wh0nIifaeied arnoial aiieion by her roouh pr,,.o'
anro 10 "'AprrH," hss si.fed q contract Win ,i,,,
f,olinan fnr term NJ Years. 1he latter sai yes,,,
was much impressed with Miss Mtder's perf,-7.
apce ni the Aew rnk Theatre and Niih uihrr o,r,,,.
have seen her play I an convinced that she h,.
gnat idture before her She !, at present in the e.t
having ,Hdod her todr last week. She viii st.s- o
again ifncI nly very shortly ln Ir,
Early I'm November, however, I have arr1igncA fist ,
shall give special matinee performance ~ From pr.,
probably at Naachs Theatre, Ia which .he .il l.. ~
ppl,ca by special company OF recognized artists chlg
taken by the courtesy Of Lester Wallack from his COM
many
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

do about II. Then there wes 'non'm' ~
suspensc during which The ho'hct ~ ',oN
dents held her breath Then 'he '"'on,' Wv"
n MI bnck Then The Hove'n"f sn'' wv W''
satisfied. The latest from Pehfsp''R ~ WV,
"tlna The mnitef stands Tor TIC no"''' :"
really looks ns II lhofc VIE hot 10 W any ""''
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
rFTECTS or PROTEcTiON

\ little pamphlet by Ir. Robert 7. Porter has
been published by the ArltwIiSht Club Of Bos-
ton, which gives some very interesting and use
lul information rs to The condition OF industries
in different countries. Nh. Portcrs comparison
of wages and prices in this country and in Great
Britain is familiar to the reader OF TIE TRB-
uNE. but he adds some facts of interest
prompted by the effort Of frce-tfadcis to aosail
his statements. lie says;
The most shocking accounts OF wr.lcheiness .anong
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
4 QUESTION FoR MR. BEEcHER TO lSSUES

The Rec Heary ward Beeeher
SIR: have beenan ardent admirer OF yours "'',
boyhood, aud have ALWAYS praised your tifeies' ~"
unhagging energy, directed as it is toward WIZ"
YOU deem right. | have two sisters who are ,p'"
bers of your church aud who accept your teach'"s
as coming from one almost inspired. Excuse n llo ia
| solicit an answer 10 the foloMlhS w 80, be
xbich many of your admirers beside myself uiis' W ~
Interested How can yOu-.ayng aside al par rs
feeiing-support a Democratic candica.e ,srou ".n
party with IFS past roeord, aud It's pfe-es'
Grated candidate lours very fespesuu'p,
NeE- l0lA, Oct. l, 1891. AZ. h'1
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

produced ~ fptenber m. and mpeaiaieit ana, "A.
run 'ie regular eninlmny VIII feinn ami appip IN
rew play 'not' enpsls'en. with The fbdllioe. - a.,
hplsni Itstri NallDNh snid tfslaldl4f Nt l." 'F
pniliie 80 sifb plnf ~ 'Ntns fh4i' q II s iM
Wna"n ~ ~, rrnf ihn phble sfsn ~ NnHi III ~, w
hsh' ihitha vnlti fiipt hnts srtn ihs iDia,i.,i :
nh iunh plrilah hll ii4 ptftrilaF Nflia i,,.
u bright, iunns ahd clean" ifi
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
WUY TIE HERALD Has STOPPED IBCS
ING JOHN KELLY.

To me razor Of me Tribune.
SIR: What has caused the entire stoppage" ="
the ahuse formerly heaped upon John Kelly by me NeN
yrI H,yaidf strange l. not that they are 80 qle'
nowadays that score CONSTANT hhN"'"'
Neic York, sept 20, lssi.
lOh. no. not at all. The Herald now wants nS
support TO help elect Cleveland and is ready
go on its knees, or groye in the DIRT before HIM.
IA
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

irou-clnd of any considerable force cou',i 40 "
n pleased with or seabonrd. Engl'nd' now
ever. must go on and maintain It's nav" ~,
rrennrv. " only Upon pnprr, f"f unt'i lhr h,'""'
value Of tho modern lighting ship lna p''h
proved by experiment Ia ronl wnr u Ia necessary
I, take Tor granted the most vital points ~ W"
whole problem ani especially necessary Tor
ttunt iititniu
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
.vrrls gJRST, ATWlLLACKS

The new farcical comedy OF "Nitas FIRST
IA being rohoarsed daily at Waliachs Theatre lhe cast
includes several OF the original London company, who
played In u during Its Of over 100 nights IL WIZ DO
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRrIGN Commander Chalie, of the French gun
boat Massue, was killed in an engagement with the
Chinese -= The archives and works of art were
destroyed by the fire in the royal palace at Copen-
hagen -- rhc Marquis of Salisbury and Lord
Randolph Churchill addressed Conservative meet
inps. = Many people were crushed by the fall
of balcony in the Lapar& Agricultural SOcicty's
Building in Almonte Ont -= There were twen-
ty-eieht deaths in Naples and the same number III
Genoa from cholera. -= The three Emperors
agreed TO allow Austria to annex Bosnia and ielZe-
g0ylna.
DoMrsuC.-Mr. Blaine spohet to n large crowd at
Kevalk. ONO. ON Protection. -= The Republic
cans of the lVth Ncw-Joisey District were adj
dressed hy William Walter Phelps. - Governor
Cleveland rciiUned TO Albany. -- EA'EoNorhor
Hendricks was given n reception IN WhcclmR
w Va. - Chiofo Police Copeland. oi Cam
bridge. Mass. died. == Another clopcmcnt was
reported from Chelsea. Mass
CRY AND SUBURBAN. Richard L.. Unrest,
J,ouisctic Markland. Chcckmatc, aud Captain
Curry won tho Jerome Park races -- Cable dis
patches show that Miss Carpenter drowned her
self from the Bothnia -- Further arguments
ON the Rhnclauder testimony. - A diamond
broker charged with smuggling. --- An Astoria
druggist captures burglar =--- Two Atlantic
cables broken. --- Centennial celebration of the
German Society. --- Gold value OF the legal
tender silver dollar i12l2 gralnsl, s4.SI cents
- stocks generally dull, but advanced IN piico
and closed strong at figures.
THE WEATHER-TRIBUNE local observations IN
dictate slightly cooler fair weather. Temperature
Yesterday: Highest, So lowest, so; average,
%
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

The nations Of the Old World for years regarded
this country as a good place to which to send their
paupcrs and criminals. Good Americans and the
better classes of forcign-bOrn citzens naturally OBJ
ioct to the idea of making the United states the
catch ba sin for European sewers The poorhouses
and prisons are already comfortably filled with
imported ignorance and vice and the progress OF the
Nation has been so great that II IL now able To
recruit the ranks of paupers and criminals without
troubling Europe 10 send over any of ts own Ihe
vigorous measures adopted by the Commissioners
of Emigration of this State To suppress pauper
immigration wIll De of little avail unless the sano
rule, are enforced at other American ports The
fact is that officials at every port who have the
supervision of the landing Of immigrants should be-
nppointecs of the General Government and not, as
now, occupy the anomalous position oi officers oi
the state ol municipality acting under National
law.
II was the aim and object Of Mr. Blaine. when
Secretary Of State, to establish lasting peace
nmong the American ratiOns, and 10 extend the
commercial relations of the United states IN the
southern portion of the continent. That poicy
which had 1t been carried out, would have been
of incstimabe benefit To this country and to the
whole Of America. was cut short by the tragedy
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

The anxiety of the Queen of England to see a
compromise between the Liberals and the
Tories on the Franchise bill is pOpulary at
tributed to her kinG feeling toward the several
millions of Englishmen who have no vote. 1t
is impossible, however not to remember that
Mr.. Gladstone could easily obtain majority III
the House of Lords by advising the creation OF
a batch of new Peers. and that the Queen would
greatly dislike a remedy of that kind
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05

Mr.. Hendricks is among those who will vain
iy endeavor to secure Democratic victory III
Ohio IN October. A telegram from indianapolis
has announced that he will speak in Cincinnati
on the evening of the 10th, and at Cleveland
IN the evening following. 1t is evident that
Mr. Hendricks does not agree with the Demo-
cratic organs. They contend that it does not
make any difference, so far as the great No.
yember contest is concerned, how Ohio goes "A
month earlier Mr.. Hendricks, by deciding to
take the stump in that State, conyicts them OF
FOlly
New-York tribune., 1884-10-05


The Democratic leaders are trying to discount
tbe effect of the election in Ohio by saying that
il will not mean anythingn particular. All the
same. it is evident that they will neglect no
trick. old or new honest or dishonest to carry
The State. At present they are engaged i'll ac-
i've preparations 10 run in repcaters from the
aeighboring States. Ex-Governor Hendrcks
recently remarked to the people OF Kentucky
that they were really very near neighOors 10
Indiana and Ohio-that "Only the river divided
tbem.r Yet doubtless Mr. Hendrickss political
friends often find even that slight barrier
serious drawback to their wholesale business
of importing voters for one day only.
The order for pistols and coffee for two, the
Governor Of Virginia and Colonel Brady has
been counternaDded. They were parties TO
little unpleasanness arising out OF politics.
The Colonel made some remarks on the stump
which the Governor construed as casting de
cided reflection upon his honor. John >. Wise
appeared IN the engaging character OF mutual
friend. The Governor wired a message to the
Colonel demanding a retraction. Mr. "ise
waited upon the Colonel to see what he Wohid
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13
Excelsior Drug Store
ESTABLISHED 1869.
Purdy & Brecht,
SUCCESSORS PURDYl
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.

line End e.4 g,n9 all the PRRT PRqT
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FOREIGN.
scona AND 1Np1eNAroN.

scoRN AND INDIGNATION.
London, Feb. l3-A Times dispatch
from Berlin says an expression OF scOrn
and indignation is heard on every side
in reference to the impotent and pusil-
lanlmous British statesman who is de-
scribed as the author of the Bulgarian
atrocities and the Soudan massacres.
A CHANGE OF MINISTRY DEMANDED.
London, Feb. 13-Discussing the fall
of Soudan the Times says the first
stroke of the whip has fallen GU all Of
England and it tingles with the pain of
tho blow. If no change ls to be an
nounced in the ministerial policy the
gathering dissatisfaction IN the country
will have serious and perhaps decisive
effect ON division in the house of CON-
mons on Sir Stafford Northcote's mo.
tion of censure.
FOR THE RELIEF OF ToNQu1N.
Londen. Feb. 13-Lord Woiseley, ad.
jutant general of the British army, tele.
graphed last evening to Lieutenant Cen
eral Stephenson, commanding the forces
in Egypt. to collect force for the relief
of Tokar if possible, and if not, for de.
tense of the Red Sea ports. General
Graham will take supreme command OF
this force, with Col. Butler in command
Of the infantry, and Col. Stewart of the
cavalry. There is to be brigade OF five
solid battalions IN line within a few days.
If necessary the garrison at Alexandra
can be brought to Cairo, the former city
being left under the charge OF fleet.
The Tenth Huzzars. now in the Suez
canal homeward bound, are ordered to
Suak,m. General Wolseley concluded
by directing that the greatest publicity
should be given to the determination to
relieve Tokar by British troops.
URGING A MORE VIGOROUS ACTION.
London, Feb. l3-It is reported that a
majority OF the cabinet are urging more
vigorous action in Egypt, Gladstone,
Earl Granville and some other members
Of the cabinet oppose increasing
England's responsibilities. Gen. Cor.
don has seut word to Col. Decoctlegar.
directing him that If unable to hold
Khartaum to explode the forts in order
to facilitate the capture Of the city.
AN ATTACK EXPECTED.
London, Feb. ia Times dispatch
from Hal Phong states that Gen. Melliott,
commander OF the French forces in Ton.
quin would attack Baiment yesterday.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13
Trouble with the wires.

Chicago, Feb. l3-The telegraph ser.
vice is more completely crippled through
ont the entire country this forenoon than
at any previous time during the winter.
The wires have been borne down by
frozen sleet in almost every direction
and the only favoring feature isltbat the
breaks though numerous, are not as wide
in extent as has been the case under Sim.
liar conditions in former instances. Com.
munication with New York, Baltimore
ard Washington has been opened and q
general improvement is looked forward
to as the day advances. The western
service is in very bad shape though one
wire is working through to the Pacific
coast, aer
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13

While all other articles of their kind
are largely adulterated, DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powders hold their un.
shaken position in the estimation of
thousands as the purest, bert, most
reliable and cheapest. In all particulars
that constitute perfect results, they
cannot be approached by the various
known Baking Powders in the market.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13

revolvers. supply Of ammunition aud
. book Of the adventures and exploits of
Frank aud Jesse James we're found in
their possession: also money which they
acknowledged was stolen vt Berlin.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13

UppOBeU tU the MOtriBOh 1BlII.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. lS-A number OF
persons representing the manufacturers
aud laboring men of this section leave
for Washington tomorrow evening to
appear before the ways and means com
mittee to oppose Morrison's tariff bill.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13

The oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
patrons all the new and popular works
Of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partment may be found everything re-
quired Tin the stationery line) in the
Office. store or chool house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-02-13

Laat Nt8htb StOrm.
Aurora, Ind, Feb. lS-There was but
little damage by the storm Last night. A
few small houses and barns were washed
away.
Cincinnati, Feb. l3-A dispatch from
Lawrenceburg says the wind last night
was very destructive. Many houses
were upset. A full report was not re.
ceived.