New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-13
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the stupid laws Of fashion, and people unbutton
their waistcoats, pull of neckte and collar, ana
fling appearances TO the winds. But how much
better 1t would DO II they had summer dress
which was designed for the express purpose OF
keeping them cool; and how easy 10 would be to
obtain such dress II people were not so abjectly
afraid of Mrs Grundy. What is wanted is merely
an upper dress, comparatively loose, light. well
open at the throat and free from all starchcd or
otherwise stitfened parts Then look at the abb
surdity of the ordinary summer headgear. We
have our choice between white tall hats white
Derbys, and straw hats. and none OF
them adapted to our needs. The
white hats are nearly as heavy and as hot as the
black hats worn In winter. The straw hats are for
the most part shallow, brimless things, OF no use
either to shade the face keep the top Of the head
cool. That we should shut ourselves up to these
alternatives is the more remarkable seeing that
there is at hand a perfectly ht scientifically
devised, and by means ugly or ungraceful sum
mer headgear. But we take our fashions SO
largely from England and France and distrust our
own ideas profoundly as to prefer those OF peo-
pie whose conditions of climate are radically dlner-
ent from ours So we 90 on swelterlng and suffer
ing in kind of dress which was never
intended for such summer weather prevails here,
and have not the courage to strike out line of our
own, and adapt our dress to climate.
Some day perhaps there will be a change in this
respect but before il occur the American people
will have to become good deal more self-dependent
in matters of the kind than they now show them
selves and they will also have to cultivate much
greater respect for indigenous conditions and instl
buttons than many of them now seem to entertain.
man was nearly frozen to death in The Suns
Id, rioIr tar1o He III
the papers glowing enthusiasm for CleveanPs
nomination.
1t is not generally known that General Han
cocks congratulations to Governor Cleveland took
this form;
GOVERNORS ISLAND July H.
To Grorer Clereland:
know how to feel for you. l have been there myself
I that you win be Just much elected as
was four years ago Put cheerful courage on remem
berng that had to be sacrce1 and do try ana
regard defeat merely local. nconsequental issue
with heartfelt sympathy HANCOCK
Civilization has not yet completely overrun this
continent There are still considerable regions IN
it where men have to be law to themselves, and
where in a good many instances this kind Of home
made law leads to anything but satisfactory results
Take the case Of Bclfeld, Dakota, in illustrations
II appears that in that ncighbOrhoOd stock thieves
rule the roOst and to add to the discomfort OF the
puudcrcd people. the settlers are all so suspicious
of one another that it Is impossible to organize
vigilance committee. The trouble no doubt Is that
every man suspect, his uegbOr Of being one OF the
thieves OF course this general dstrust may be re-
glrdcl as throwing some light Of perhaps rather
mtd kind. upon the community, luasinuch ~ Such
doubts are seldom prevalent where there are abso'
lnto,y no grounds for them. IL may, however be
the ease that the settlers are mostly new colncrS
and from different parts. 80 that they have not made
friend. with one another But unless there Is
genuine reason for their mutual suspicion they VIII
hayo 10 unite for protection. or the stock thl'V's
will drive thon out OF the country. THIS indeed ~
an exceptional case. though the presence OF cattle
and hoi,r thrvcs about frontier settlements - by
no means remarkable But in nine cases ont OF ten
the farmers of looted ucighborhood would have |
held meeting half day after the raid; would |
have Organized "a vigilance committee; ana that |
committee, well mounted and armed to the teeth, |
would have talcn the trail Of the thieves, and
have kept it until they were 0ycItaken. Then |
there would be "A battle. and usually the ylgIantes |
would be the conqucrOrs though Western horse
thieves are always desperate characters, ana viii
fight H. the cnd.
Thurman signally failed to paint Chicago red
with Lis lurd bandanna. His friends may now be
counted upon t. advise him 10 tear the tattered
ensign down." rather TO suer it to remain quietly
III his pocket.