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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

radical reformation. A few years ago some
American critics. who clearly had not freed
Themselves from Old World ideas, began TO say
thot tbc American farmer was becoming TOO ex-
,ravooapt. and that his profusion was the cause
of hard times. IL seemed that he would not
rest content with n purely animal life. lie
wanted comfort in his surroundings. lie
wanted education for his children, newspapers
and books for himself. lie even aspircd to
CARPET for his parlor and piano for his daugh-
tcrs. All this. the critics thought, was very sad,
and plain proof of degeneration in our agrlcuI-
turists. But it was nothing OF the KIND. III was
simply the evolution of the American idea'
The farmer was right to seek comfort ana IN
t,llcctual nOurishmcnt, and education ior MS
children, and music, and cheerful ana Dcautiiui
surroundings. 1t is the people who set thcii
ideal bigh who come nearest to attaining 1t, ana
democracy would be mockery and dcusioh
if it did not stimulate the masses to better
things and make them Disconnected with sordid
and narrow modes OF living.
The spread of the American idea cannot be
bndered, either. II has given to this country
IFS greatness and strength, and It's success on
This continent is guarantee for its propagation
wherever the majority ARE still unen irnnchlscd.
Leisure to think aud to act; n margin for intel
ccrnnl expansion opportunity to develop man
bood and womanhOod these are the demands
which the people everywhere are making or
about to make, because they see that In Amer
lea the idea Of mans destiny and rights has
been largely worked ont to n satisfactory con
clusion. Nor is there a possibility that the
lcavcn of the American don will cease to work
until il has lcaycncd the whole mass Of the ola
Wold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

TIE HONEST And THE BOG Us REFORMER.
The difference between an honest and bogus
rcformer is the difference between James q.
Blaine and Grover Cleveland. While Speaker
of the House in 1873, Mr.. Blaine with great
difficulty succeeded in getting himself eX-
ccpted from the bill which increased the back
nav of members. With his own hand he inter-
lined the word thereafter i'll the clause in
creasing the Speakers salary and managed to
have the word retained, Notwithstanding
vigorous efforts by the supporters OF the blil 10
strike it out. He thus relinquished several
thousand dollars ut time when even lis TEN
porary loan would have been of great advant-
age TO him.
Grover Cleveland was then serving for the
third year as hangman of Erie County. fitting
himself to become IA Democratic candidate for
the Presidency. a bill had been introduced in
the LEGISLATURE earlier In his term, 10 Increase
the pay of Shcriiis In few counties; among
other things permitting them to charge three
dollars instead of two dollars day for court
attendance. Erie County was one OF those
affected by the bill. In the Board OF Super
visors vigorous protest was made against tho
measure. which was the offspring OF what was
known as the Sherin's Ring. and was denounced
as steal. A motion to ask the Legislature TO
except Erie County from the act was stoutly
opposed by MIR. Clevelands bosom friend. Den
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
SITTING BULLS PARTY TO RETURN.

PaiI O. Bl,ta nth SiHItg BW fndians.-We have not
made money by Eastern trip, though we could have
done 50 the Indians had been managed for that pur
nose They drew fairly well In New-lork but poorly In
Hrooyn II no had put Thorn IN the iowery they would
have drawn WELL but the manager wanted To Keep them
away from such places and to educate them rs well rs
o,hdt lie refused the offer Of 5000 week for sitting
Dul and my self 90 with circus We should probably
have stayed East all winter but Father stephanic
the Roman Catholic priest at the reservation has boon
making AN ado ut Washington, the result OF which has
been To cause Secretary Teller to request tho return
OF the Indians This was not p'remptory ont We Sh'l
accoe TO It, Had We mado any money II would have been
usea 10 build houses aud buy tools for the
Indians As It Is, tho trip has dohe
them good They realize The vast superiority OF tue
Iho people and feel that Il IS for their oFes' 10 'oarh
from them rather than fight them hereafter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
TALKS ABOUT TOXIN.
RECEIVING THREATENING LETTERS.

RftElNlNt llihisA I.Nl-Nb La Inns
SuDeyIntcndcnt WGiinJ.-Threatening letter,l Yes,
have rcce we'd hundreds OF them since have been
nectcd with the Police Department. As rule the only
notice take Of them to tear them mp and throw them
into the wasteba,ke that no reporter will see them.
Such letters are Of course. aud the writers
would be gratcd If publicity were given to them Some
Of the IDIOTS who try to frhten write that they will
Kill me unless | do this or that thing. why II such
threats meant anything would have been shot sugged.
cut or blown mp with dynamite. several times You can
count on it that person who sends anonymous threat
l. only a cowarlly fool know Of one man who has
sent NE about "a dozen threatening letters and have
thought 1t worth the trouble to have him locked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
3gew2lprk DAILY Gribn'1e
rouNpEp BY HORACE GREELEY.
NEW-YORK. SUNDAY. OCT. %.
TWELVE PAGES.
TIE NEVS THIS MORNING.

FoRFIGN-The Duchess of Cumberland icli
through a bridge. 60 Abyssinia threatens to IN
wade the Soudan. - The Franchise bill has
paSsed its first reading. -= Japan has created a
peerare. -=- The Emperor William declares OPP
nosition 10 the Duke of Cumberlands claim.
DoMrsTIC-Mr. Blaine made flying Visit 10
Wisconsin 60 In a case at Boston II was de-
eided that life insurance policy held IN MasSn-
chusetts though obtained III New-lork, could he
transferred by assignment. -- In the case oi
Michael Newell at Buffalo, the Supreme Court de-
ended that he was citizen and was not guilty oil
;nfrusion into Office -- The case III which iraud
was alleged a.ainst the Pittsblrs Bond Syndicate
has been decided IN favor of the city. - The
Canonchet case was decided IN favor OF Mr ChaIee
CITY AND SUBuRBAN.- Prominent gentlemen
have arranged dinner to Mr. Blaine for next we'd
nesdav -- Colonel James ii. Platt nominated
for Congress in the Ist District. == An appeal 10
German Republicans 60 Number Of men in TIE
Democratic parade much smaller than predlcted.
60 Celebration of Sir Moses Montetores BIRTH
dav -= An appeal for the constitutional amend
ment restricting the city debt. - Death OF III.
Allen :. Church -= Objects of the New-Orleans
Fxposiiion explained. --= Last game OF the
series between the Metropolitan and Providence
mines - Gold value of the legal-tender SILVER
dollar t412l2 grains. s4.56 cents. -- STOCKS du'i
and dropping. closing quiet with' NJ feature.
The Manufacturers local observations IN
dictate cool far weather. Temperature yesterday
Highest, 500: lowest. 80; average 1884
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
QUESTIONS ron MR. BEECHER.


Does Henry Ward Bccchcr think that he
houors the Ninth Commandment by shameful,
untrue and uncharlable statements against his
political opponents
Does ne think that he honors the Eighth Com
mandmcnt by conSortng with Hubert ..
Thompson the 5000 plundcrer, and helping to
make the tool of that plunlercr the President
of the United States I
Does ne think that he honors the Seventh
Commandment by trying to cover with gush
of sentiment the sin which Cleveland admits he
continued for years, and which the clergymen
of Buffalo declare they have sworn evidence
that he still continues
Does ne think that he honors the Fifth Com
mandmcnt by lending his honorcd name TO
shelter from defeat a candidate 50 unworthy
and helping those to seize the Government by
conspiracy who failed to destroy it by slave
holders rcbclonl
Does he think he honOrs himself by the insin
ccrc prctencc that his,ircc trade fanaticism does
not control his action III this Presidential con
test, or mpcl him to judge the letters of others
as he long ago begged Christian world not to
judge his own letters
Does he think he honors his church by teach
ing that its pastor can be rs uncharitablc and
abusive in treatment of public men, and as
reckless and untruthful in statement, as any
pagan
Does he think that he honors his own long
suffering wife, by publishing the disgusting
drivel addressed to her by man of dcbas,
character who crawls under her pure mantle
| for shpltpr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
clrrrllyD or1nYDoGrHr. AND THE IRisl

CLEVELAND, OIIENDORiEE, AM lHA IHf""
4 correspondent writes 10 kno" what Grover
Cleveland ever did for the Germans. Nothing
unless his almost nightly Attendance for many
years at IL beer saloon IN Buiialo
is counted something. When Mayor
of Buffalo the Common Council passed n
resolution directing the tax sales 10 be adver-
tscd ina German newspapers many property
owners read no other paper Cleveland Ne'ocu
the resolution
In assuming that he would receive the Ger
man vote. the mistake was made by his man
ayers Of surprising that "boer and "Gcrman
were SYNONYMOUS They are not. The Ger
mans vote intellgently on the Issues OF the
dav. a. was shown in Ohio, where the
great majority of them voted TIE Republican
ticket. They are liberal in their views. There
are executions, of course, as for instance III the
ease of Oswald OttcndOrfcr, who heads the DEM
ocratic electoral ticket in this State. He Is the
editor of the SfaatS Zeituag and the author OF
the following bigOted attack on the Irish winch
The STIR has translated and diligently pub
lshcd
We would hail Blaine az llberator, and place him
alongside the great Bolivar, If he did accomplish suoh
shifting Of naonalcs in party lines, and take the
Mcssrs Irshmcn to salt River where he will himself
undoubtedly 20 next November. There Is no doubt that
the Democratic party would gain for every lrshman
who turns his back on it, two members OF other nation
alics especially Germans but II the present losses
should not be covered at once even defeat woud not
m too high price to pay for the liberation of the Demo
cratic party from the element OF incaratc iishdom ana
its dynamite culture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
Tho respectable gentlemen who have lent their

The respectable gentlemen who have lent 'he'r
names and influence % the Independent movement
in Brooklyn ought to be reminded OF the discrea't
able devices and low tr.okery praet'Sed py 'h'''
political managers. For example; the Kew. George
L. Van do Water received from the committee upon
his recent return from Europe request that MS
name should la used done of the presidents Oh
an Independent mass meeting. lie answered briefly
10 this effect, "If this means opposition To MT
BlalueYcs, but II it means support of Cleveland
MOI His name was at once furnished to tho press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
OCEAN CONSERV1NCY.

II has been found necessary for many years
for all maritime countries to protect their float
ing commerce by keeping constant and careful
record of all known instructions i'll the various
lines or lanes of ocean travel, whether in the
form of rocks ice, or wrecks. The last two are
the most dangerous of distractions, because 1t
is clearly impossible to fix their position with
any precision, since they are continually in mo-
ton, and subject to all kinds of drifts. 1t Is
probable that many ocean disasters occur from
collisions with lee or wrecks In the North At
lantic, the facts concerning which are never
known, the vessels in collision not being
heard Of again. Such disasters are apt To
be fatal, and it is possible that the losses
through these causes almost equal those occur
ring through stress of weather. Ii Is difficult to
deal with iccbcrgs in any way, though no doubt
time will como when 1t will be possible to
clear such instructions out of the paths OF COM
mercc. But floating wrecks can be removed II
there is any one to do the work, and when tho
extent of the danger they cause is considered
il is remarkable that no attempt has yet been
made to secure international agreement upon
some mutual plan of ocean conservancy.
The high seas belong to all tho world, and
therefore all the world ought to unto in free
ing them from such dangers as are capable OF
being removed. There is no room for doubt rs
10 the practicability Of such nm undertaking,
! II IA simply question OF means, and so vast Ia
tAs capital nov employed in maritime COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
rrprrr or CIVIL srHvTcE RULES

James Mdthers. P0',ce COMMUNIST oHcr-There has been
a gratifying dcarth OF local statesmen AZ Police Head
quarters since the civil service m went into effect
am glad 81 f. because most Of the politicians who
came here with the idea that they could influence the
Commissioners in the appointment of policemen were
intolcrabc bores. They occasion also for talk TO
the effect that the Police Department was governed too
much in the interest ~ politicians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
uowrnENL.MnrEo r rIREs couLpnE LEssENED:

!. '
Chief Shay Of the Fire DcDGrncnt-With the approach
Of cold weather we must expect increase in the mum
Der Of fires which usually reported ~ being caused by
oyerhcated stoves Many such fires result either nom
criminal from the deliberate purpose OF
store keepers whose stock Is insured beyond Its vaue
Goods are piled up close to stove ana an extra supply
coal nut I'm before the store Is closed for the night
Th proprlotor doesn't care much II his stock IS burned
mn 40 long ~ the il large enough to protect
him 1.-THE insurance companies took care not 10 accept
risks larger than the value OF tho stock there would be
fewer fires In the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
Commended to Democratic papers that are ain
ringing changes on the Fisher ullgan letters,
"Ihc mill will never grind
With the water that IA past"

with rare foresight the Newark Democrats, whs
are to parade tomorrow night In honor Of The
Democratic Presidential candidate, have seeetsd
~ their grand marshal one Of the leading under.
takers Of that city. II IL believed that he will
conduct the services to the entire satisfaction Of
all the mourners Let the funeral proceed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

There Is chance TO cast n hon-paitisnn
ballot on election day, which we hope every
citizen will avail himself Of II Is IN regard to
the adoption of IN amendment 10 the Consttn-
ton Of this state. 10 limit the indebtedness oi
cities. towns aud villages, The point Ia that no
city 90 county containing over lo"'ooo IN
bnbauis s allowed hrncrioilh 10 incur debt
exceeding ten POI cent of The hssessrd Nhluhil"h
oi lis real estate, The need hnd wisd"h ol lhih
measure can hardly be- successfully disputed
II cities and towns cannot pay ~ lhrf go ih'b
ought at least 10 adhere 10 that excellent Inl' ~
nearly ~ possible, The amendment has 'Wl'o
PASSED both houses OF the Legislature, ana NO
taxpayer of this icarluIly debt laden clIy should
neglect to favor this addition to the iunda-
menlnl law OF The State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

According to our cable letter the Irish now
have their chance The opening of Parliament
finds both Liberals and Tories anxious to OBJ
tain their votes, and thus the balance OF power
is likely TO pass into their hands Mr.. Parnell
has long been pursuing policy that seemed TO
have this object in view, and probably he VIII
not let this opportunity pass without improving
IL and if in addition, in the coming elections
in Ireland, the Nationalist gain as many seats
as they hope to- the position of the IriSh party
in the House of Commons will be immensely
strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

40, The Democrats "neyer expected Success IA
ohio" Hut Uoyefnot lioadly declared that n
the state did not give Democratic majority, 10
would be more disappointed than be ever had beca
IN his ife Tho Columbus correspondent u ns
Hosioa Haad, after consultation win tho Ieme
oAaie leaders, Photographed :" - Republican majority
greater than 10000 would be lhr most astounding
polltioa event of recent years aud Tho Demo
cratic estnaths ~ headquarters, privately tss
graphed 10 their gambling aud stock lobbng lliands
Ia this city, promised majority of 1000 From
these estimates. and the actual result IN Ohio, Il
may be Inferred how much confidence can be PLACED
in tho estimates which the Democrats are now
making about Indiana, Connecticut, New jersey
and NewYOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

Grover Cleveland, who spent long vacation In
the North Woods only to turn mp subsequently al
the Emra State Far for political revenue onlJj
who later in the season cndeavorcd 10 obtain lit
tie more protoplasm for Lis wasted boom by visit
ing his native BlllaO; VINO came down to this city
the other day and desperately endeavored to save
some from the Ohio wreck who passed IRON me
metropolis to Brooklyn. aud witha view OF making
himself solid with the thoughtful voters OF Kings
County gave himself up to the carnal delights OK
the barbccue--this same Grover Cleveland Is billed
to appear in Newark \. j.. on the 18th or 18th Of
this month. Thus We see how arduous are the
duties of Goyemor-salary $4,000 year AID free
hnuse and Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

With the dun, Grass stupidity as characteristic =.
IL as ITS Dlackguardsm, The Noc- York Time, des,s
its forgery Of an endorsement from Mr.. Blai,. ~
the copy stolen from this office, which II hor...
from the thief No reader of that paper need 80
n memory mors thar two weeks long TO detec, az
forgery and be convinced that The Times xmas, -
On October IL that paper printed fac simis a
Mr.. Blaine's writing. signed with his ntisls-o,.
of the Fisher letters. On October % II publishas
this fac-simile of pretended endorsement by Mr.
Blaine. signed with his initials. Any man who con'
pares the two will say they were written by dias,
ent hands We do not believe competent L.,.
officer in the city could be found to doubt Il. In.
handwrtings do not even resemble each oths,
They are absolutely unlike. Yet the same psns,
prints both ~ fac SMILES of the same mans hand
writing. within fortnight of:each other N. Tin.
must have rs great O contempt for It's readers a,
honest men have for IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

The result of allowing boys to read too many
sensational books is again emphasized by
tragedy In Philadelphia. lad of eighteen shot
his friend, age seventeen, and then himself. for
no other reason, apparently, than that he
thought il was "heroio for friends to die TO.
fether. This is pushing the Damon and Pythias
business to painful extreme. Some such in
cident occurred probably In the last novels they
Ssd read Tiger DiOk| and "Thrse OF .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

The $500 employees of the Washington Cot
ton Mills, at Lawrence, Mass, must be anX-
iously looking forward to November 4, since
their bread and butter largely depend upon
the way the election goes. The business of the
mills has been 50 injured by the tariff agitation
of the last year that the owners have decided
to shut down until the tariff questions which so
largely affect their prosperity have been DELI
nitely settled. If Blaine is elected. the mills
will start up again if the Democrats are sue
cessful, they will stay closed. 1t would take
considerable ingenuity to turn this situation
into all argument for free trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

no vice president Of the Independent mass meet,.
and greatly to his annoyance the impression h..
been created that he is exerting his influence !.
favor OF Mr. Clevclaud's election. lie now anti
ICES The TRIBUNE TO state that while he has ~.
decided to vote for the Republican ticket, and n,nt
ably will not vote at all this year. he cannot ana
will not support Mr. Cleveland-a candidate who..
immortality has been self-cOnfcssed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

The registration in New-York city TINS year yea,
has been heavier than ever before. INC 'o'",
for the four days this fall Is 24o,o53' as against
OF. O21 in four days in 1880. Ihe reg's'i"-
tion Yesterday was 32,G3d; while Tour years
aco, on the last day, it was 2o,oI1. On 'he
,hird dov Of this year, Friday last, 55,1'3
,,o,ors placed their names on the list the drop
fron that number to 32G3f yesterday shows
,bo, most citizens have been prompt I'm TINS IN
portnnt matter and have not delayed to secure
the right 10 vote until the last moment. These
figures for 1SSl indicate great interest among
citizens and give assurance that iull vote
will he poled ON November 4. That IL what
Republicans want to see.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
anner TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bns,ncss Noilres.

souud mind goes very seldom W NV, ,o,,,n !"
nna gcs, on end YOU both by the use Oh INC s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26

K;ud.r The worst of It is, the families OF both
bows knew they were addicted to =" flash litera-
ture. Int seemed to attach little importance TO
the matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-28

"THk latest lever suggested for pyine the
distressed Democratic ass out the tariff pitt"
says the New York Tribune, 'is credited to
Mr.. Morrison. But the chances are that it is
the work Of at least dozen able and des-
perate Democratic minds. Certainly no one
merely human statesman could have con-
structed it all by himself. The lever takes
the form Of suggestion that tariff bill be
introduced by Mr.. Morrison with the under
standing that II shall be recommitted without
debate and made the special order for some
day after the Presidential election, some day
next December. Mr.. Morrison forgets one
thing. When Congress meets next Decem-
Der the Democratic members will be feeling
so bad about the election Of a Republican
President that they really will be in no mood
to attend to business as weiehty as the tariff.
Blu, for all that it is lovely lever"
"THK defeat Of the Mexican treaty." says
the Cincinnati Times-Star, sis credited TO the
sugar planters, who have nearly 500, ooo,o
invested in their business, and are vigorously
opposed to admitting sugar duty free, from
Mexico or anywhere else. This shows at
least that Louisiana knows what her interests
are. 1t shows, furthermore, a state Of things
in the South that Mr.. Watterson and his lit
tie band of free trade missionaries must view
with alarm. The prospect Of converting the
Southern people to the glorious doctrine that
suicide is the only remedy for present ills ap-
pears quite as remote a, the probability that
Commander Cheynne will reach the North
Pole in a balloon. Sugar planters are not
alone in their zeal for. recognizing in tariff
legislation the protective principle. The iron
men are with them; so are the cotton manu-
facturers, the rice growers and the industrial
classes in general. A gloomy outlook is this
for the faction that would swing the Southern
States into line for the warfare against protec-
ton. We might predict that Mr.. Wstterson,
who has put Mr.. Mcdonald on free trade
plank and shouldered the plank and started
for the White House, and who now groans
and sweats under the heavy load, will be
crushed before he gets half way there"