Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-25

At last we have news from Marsees and TOulon
that the cholera il abating somewhat at those
points, and there seems to be a well grounded
belief that II has passed its worst 1t does not by
any means follow; that there Will not continue to be
heavy death rate at both places for some time to
come; but the that the crisis has apparently
been reached, coupled with the other important
fact that the disease has not yet gained a firm
fOOthOld elsewhere is in the highest degree asSur
Ing 1t affords evidence of the strongest character
that, with proper efforts ON the part of the public
authorities. the epidemic be kept ont of other
countries especially those isolated from its present
centers by wide stretches OF water. 1t may reach
this country, and IL may not; but If 1t gets here
and enters upon its desolating march the fault
Will rest wholly with the public authorities
tional, state, and local, to whose neglect or in
efficiency the ravages of the disease be directly
traced II is settled. well anything can be,
that cholera is produced and can be largely con-
trolled by human agencies and in this enlightened
age OF the world 1t will not do for civilized people
10 accept the persttious doctrines of the ignorant
oriental fatalists, and pronounce it the act OF
God
The election OF Mr.. Barnum to the Craftsmanship
OF the national democratic committee, while not
unexpected. can hardly be regarded. ON the whole,
as the strongest that could have been made Nor
is the choice OF Mr. Prince for secretary very wise
one Neither Mr.. BarnuIn'S methods nor their
suits In previous campaigns were such as to con-
spieuouSly recommend him for reelection as chair
man; and MI Prince has no special qualifications
for the ardu0us and responsible position he Is
called upon 10 occupy The secretaryship is really
the iaboring oar OF the organization and to I'LL it
properly requires good common SENSE Suavity, tact,
ami untiring industry. accompanied throughout by
goo temper. The secretary has IL in his power to
gratiy help or hinder the efforts of the committee,
accordingly as he treats the press. Mr.. Princes
uplIsh airs and silly aversion TO newspaper re-
poriersi. whose office IT is 10 collect and give the
news and impressions OF the day, Is well known.
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The prohibition party made an astonishing ex-
hbit0n OF itself In Pittsburg yesterday. The first
nominating speech was devoted almost wholly to
ar crtising variety OF bitters manufactured by
person who prOfessedy desired the nomination. but
who probably wanted the advertisement more.
The business manager of this presidential aspirant
concluded his wonderful speech. in the course OF
which he explained that every bottle OF his en-
pl0yer'o bitters was wrapped up in temperance
tract. with direct and undisguiSed offer OF money
Tor the nomination No speaker In the democratic
or republican convention got down so low as that
But instead Of shocking the convention OF morasts
this attempt 10 commit simOny was actually imi-
tated by the next speaker, who put in nomination
Ex-Governor ST. John, the fayorte OF the convention
ST. John was represented as having reduced his
wealth by the large gifts he had already made TO
the cause; but hts hacker was shrewd enough to
say that he had a good deal OF money left
ana would give literally in proportion 10 his ability.
The convention that listened without protest to
these bids for the nomination consisted of clergy
men, and Of women who demand the right to
vote LII order To elevate the tone OF politics.
One OF the most profitable pieces OF newspaper
property In the United States has been the Chicago
Times, but II begins TO look as though its day OF
adversely were nigh at hand Mr. storey 10 whose
energy and audacity It's great success was wholly
due. Is no longer able. mentally or physically to
direct It's course. and the question of who shall
conduct II IN future has led TO suit at law between
the present wife OF that gentleman and his BROTH
erS and sisters--he having no chiidren,-and other
alleged parties in interest This lets In lot OF
lawyers, and the chances now are that before the
disputes are all settled the property Will be well
nigh wrecked, and It's substance eaten I'D IN fees
costs, per centJges, etc, Tor such cases expressly
made and provided As for Mr. storey. himself. he
Will probably have the privilege OF choosing be-
tween an insane asylum and the pOorhouSe.
The prohibitOniSts declare in their platform that
they are opposed 10 the internal revenue laws
because vice Is not proper subject for taxation
Virtue must pay the taxes. That is precisely what
vice has always Insisted on