New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-10


holding him no as a shining example of the fact
that nepotism has no home in the Democracy. Sec
retary Lamar has made his son his private secre-
tary at q substantial salary from the public
treasury. Brother-in-law Bacon revels in Official
luxury. and from top TO bottom the Democratic
office-holder having made himself solid is casting
about for soft berths for his hangers-on.
A late poem of Tcnnysons is called The Ancient
Mystic" We didn't know his lordshp knew MI.
Hendricks; aud yet, when we come to tmnK OF H.
what food of poetical ideas the name of that ven
cradle Hoosier conjures up
Those who complain of having had too little poi-
tiles thus year owing to the lateness OF the canvass
have the privilege of interesting themselves IN the
English election few weeks longer Untortu-
nately there are no Mugwumps there and the can
yass is devoid of all elements of amusement; put
there is an earnest and exciting struggle gong on
between the two historic parties. No school OF
political thought has arisen there to claim promi-
hence IN civic virtue and to denounce both parties
as unworthy of confidence. The current theory
there is that each party stands for principles. II
any faceious Englishman were to proclaim that
there was no essential difference between the par
ties and that it was the duty of every citizen to
vote for the best man without reference TO the
record or tendencies of he party placing him IN
nomination. it would be considered a very lame
joke.
The Star has something to say of Solyman the
Magnificent How about William the Magnilo-
quentf
The Republicans of Fast Tennessee are organic
ing an institution which ought to become perma-
nent influence and an efficient instrument III the
political life Of that division of the State. They
propose to form Grant Club in every county, with
n central organization Mt Knoxville made mp OF
members chosen by the county clubs. Their pur-
pose is to disseminate Republican principles, to
promote harmony, concert of action anu thorough
organization amOug Republicans, to bring ont the
entire Republican vote of East Tennessee and have
If fairly counted and TO detect, prosecute and pun
ish every violation of the election laws.
Mr.. Tumultv. of jersey City. has been elected TO
the New jersey Legislature. The prospects of a
quic life in Trenton this winter seem to be grow
ing fainter.
A circular has just been issued by the Hair Deal
ers' Association Of this city, which, view of the
fact that
"Fairtrcsses mans imperial race ensnare.
And beauty draws rs with single mar
is of Obvious interest. Ii is learned from 1t that
fashionable ladies. tired of the high styles are
gradually wearing the Catogan braid or wavy curls
low on the neck worn by the London aud Partisan
ladies last winter" This information is important
If true and we are sure we speak for every man III
the metropolis when express the earnest hope
that the Catogan braid is becoming, and that it
will not impede the view of those no sit in the
next seat behind it ut the opera or theatre lie
circular con ANS another choice hitOf information.
"Thc back hair for daily wear is dressed III Cato
gan braid about two inches from the nape OF the
neck loopcd up. and figure eight made OF wayy
trcssos on the crown close TO the front curIs IhS,
II will be noticed. is simply for daily wear. Or
SUNDAYS il Is to be presumed higher figure is sub
,itutcG-li92 or 1920 or 1916. If next winter
doesn't prove to he picturesque the fault will not
be with the CatoCan braid.
According to The london Standard the sum laid
ont 10 complete the Cologne Cathedral amounts to
CT. $50 900. That rcmnds us-doe5 any gentleman
feel prepared to guess how much it Is gong to cost
to complete the Capitol at Albany
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Tho Citizens League seas no reason for disccur-
agcmcnt in the Brooklyn municipal election, and
purpose, TO organize at once for the next campaigl.
Having succeeded in splitting OF n section of
$4,000 votes from the majority vote east twice for
Mayor Low il now seeks 10 white down it, own
remnant so that II can compete in in,gultcance
with the Prohibition vote at another municipal
election. Tho truth is that party 1900 strong,
although big enough TO secure the election of the
regular Democratic candidate is too largo for pur.
poses of Individual cxaltltlon. If there were only
two or three hundred of the purcst Of the pure,
banded together for the salvation Of Brooklyn,
then there would be \ better chance for scl-cCn-
temptation. Your characteristic Mugwump prefers
to be more or less unique. The more solitary he is
the mole lie disportS himself.
Schurz fingers with the lingering leaves. Perhaps
the event, of last week have taught him that an
other Nugwump newspaper isn't 80 nuch Of long
fell want as It was.
A. A. Grant. Of this city, Ia, begun the publlca-
ton at No. 800 Broadway Of railroad and bust
ness atlas. and the first issue has already come
from the press. The publisher has had 4 long cN-
pericncc m this liuc and his knowledge OF what
is demanded by busy men IScyident Oh every page.
The maps aJc large clear and expressive TO the eye
the tables Of reference information and location
are convenient and complete and the difficulties o.
bringing such work down 10 date have been over
come to 4 remarkable gree. number of foreign
maps at the erd Of the volume are an excellent feat
ure The atlas Is bound IN leather and for conyen-
fence of reference a table of contents has been i'm
pressed pom the cover. The business public gen.
orally. and in particular the jobbius trade aud the
transportation companies, will doubtless welcome
its appearance.
If Mr.. Dorshemer would try Warner before
twelve jurors instead of before that other dozen
who may read The star, he would better satisfy the
public The Intelligence of the iormcr dozen would
also be matter Of easier proof.
The book agent comes in for IA good many hard
knocks, but one IN Brooklyn the other day got
rather more than his share. He was assaulted by
thedrunkcn husband Of woman into whose ear lie
was pouring his solicitations, cabbage was thrown
at his head, his muSac he clipped Oh. and then
he was ANONYMOUSLY thrust into the street. His
melancholy fate Is warning to all canyaoscrs.