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liberty or CHOICE IN COLLEGES.

LIDEHI1 UT CHOItE Nv tOLLEbEo
President EliOt's address at the Nineteenth
Century Club dismissed in few words the
kernel of the whole debate upon the elective
system of studies-the subject of preparatory
education. lie lamented that the freedom en-
loved by American Students in tho choice of
their studies is so much more restricted than
that allowed to students in English and Ger
man universities. Possibly he forgets that n
sixth form boy mt Harrow or Eton or Rugby
knows more Greek and Latin than a graduate
of an American college, and that even the Real
schools of Germany require competent knOwl-
edge of the classics. Preparatory education in
England and Germany is so thorough that be-
fore entering the universities young men have
q general education and are in position to
choose ntclligently their own spccialtIcs. We
certainly need in America universities Of the
European type, institutions where men can pur
sue the studies suitable to their future calings
or their mental qualities without being ham
pered by a cast-irOn curriculum. We also need
other institutions where the broad mental train
ing which is the necessary basis of every liberal
education and the prerequisite of university
course can be obtained. Such institutions arc
the German gymnasia and Real schools. Most
American colleges are institutions of this kind
Our preparatory schools do not give the
thorough and comprehensive training which
every educated man should have. President
Eliot answers that Harvard finds annually three
hundred young men capable of passing the en-
trance examination. The fact that these young
men can pass the entrance examination does
not prove that they are fitted to derive advant-
age from the university system. The recent
action of Harvard in rendering the subjects of
the entrance examination elective has intro
duced election into the preparatory school as
we'll as the college. Whatever may be said Of
the fitness of young man Of eighteen to choose
his own studies. most persons will admit that
boys of fourteen, fifteen and sixteen should be
guided in their choice. Yet If the colleges have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
INDIANA DEMOCRACY ILLUSTRATED

INDIANA DFMOthdti ILbtnfh-if I''
As February % was the birthday oil MahIon
ID. Manson, and also incidentally ot u.
Washington, the Indiana Legislature decided
To honor those patriots by adjournlng over one
day. This Is an interesting illustration OF the
state of mind prevailing with legislators who
are Just now engaged in new Apportionmcnt
bill. In view of the partisanship shown in plac-
ing Manson on n higher pinnacle of greatness
than Washington, it il not surprising that tho
bill framed in Democratic caucus. which mas al
ready passed to engrossmcnt IN the House, Is
the most Infamous and shameless robbery oil the
people yet cOntrived in any State. The present
opportionment is bad enough. III gives 10 the
Democrats, with substantially half the votes III
the State, joint majority of 40 IN the general
Assembly, AMI nine Congressman out OF
thirteen. But that is not enough Tor the wor-
shippers of Mahlon, and they now propose by
new apportonnent to take all the congressman
except two, and to arrange the Legislature
that in the opinion of the Democratic managers
they will have a sure majority on JOINT ballot Oh
56. and be able to hold control OF the State
Government, even in defiance of popular ma
jnrity of many thousand.
1t is of no use to point out the injustice OF
such measure. That is its chief recommends
ton to men whose political history has been
constant defence of robbery in one form Or an
other; robbery of labor by slavery, robbery of
the poor by bad money, and robbery of all
creditors by reputation. 1t will come to pass
in time that. in Indiana as in other States, the
exceeding folly of such legislation will be
realized. Sooner or later an outrageous appor-
tonment always brings defeat upon the party
that is guilty of it, and the shameless bill Of
1879 undoubtedly contributed largely to the
Republican victory in 1880. The Democrats
of Indiana are apparently determined to make
it impossible for them to carry their State for
the Presidency four years hence, and if they go
on as they have begun, tho chances arc that
they will succeed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
Aeip2lork DAILY Gribn,te
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
NEW.YORK. THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

FoRyIGN-General Brackenbury with his troops
and baggage safely crossed the Nile: reports Of
defeat of the rebels in the neighborhood OF Suakim
were confirmed. 80 The Earl of Durham has
brought suit for divorce from his WIFE 60 The
English Blue Book on the Samoan controversy was
published - The steamship City of Chester
reached the English coast.
CoNGREss.-The Senate discussed the Swain YER
dict. - In the House the River and Harbor bill
discussion was continued.
DoMEsT1C.-Mr. Hubbell introduced in the New
York Assembly substitute for the bill limiting the
authority of judges as to injunctions = Inc
report of the Controller upon the School Fund was
presented to the Legislature. - The bill Great
lug new membership in the AQueduct Commits
sion, was passed by the Senate in Albany -
The dershet bank officers of Norwich were SEN
fenced IN New Haven. - The Illinois Demo-
Gratis it is said, will not attend Cevelands naugu'
ration. - Twenty women were thrown rom
sleigh and injured while driving near Readlhg'
Penn. - A pair of baby's shoes caused law
suit at Pottstown. Penn.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Removal OF epec'a
Agents Bracket and Chalker. - Funeral o.
William c. Kingsley. 60 boy shot deao ny Z
boat captain 80 Bitter words in the jersey
City Board OF Education. . The Young Men
Republican Club refused TO change its name. -
Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar t4l2
grains). S246 cents. - Stocks opened feverisi
and declined, but later advanced sharply ant
closed strong with small reactions.
The WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations in
dictate fair or partly cloudy weather, and Sigh
changes in temperature. Temperature yesterday
highest, 36o; lowest. 22o; average. 2s'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
BLOVING HOT IND COLD.

The result of the vote of censurc in the British
Commons cannot be fOretOld with confidence by
the best Judges of political events. The Mar
1uis of Salisbury assures his supporters at the
Carlton Club that the Government will be de-
feated and anYfounces his own readiness to as
sumo the responsibilities of Office. But the GER
tainty that he will be Mr.. GladstOne's successor
and that the country will enter upon another
series of campaigns of adventure under his
guidance may deter timOrOus Wings from
voting with the Conservatives Mr.. GOschen
has made strong speech against the Govern
ment, demanding explanations and assurances
which it is clearly impossible for Mr.. Gladstone
to give. If Mr. Forster follows him on the
same side, and these two influential leaders
gather about them group OF Liberal malcon-
tents, tho Ministry will be at the mercy of Mr..
Parnel That astute politician knows his
power and is anxious to exercise it. He may
consent to rescue the Government from defeat,
but his terms i'll not be easy. Even Mr.. Cham
berlain will hesitate before bartering the Crimes
Act for Irish votes and Lord harrington cannot
be expected to consent to an unconditional sur
render to the Home Rule party. 1t is a critical
situation for the Ministry yet it may emerge
from the division with a narrow majority. Its
strongest hope for success lies III the TACT that
the Opposition is led by a statesman who is
known to be deficient in caution and mOdera-
ton and consequently has not won the con-
fdence of the English people. The Commons
may be ready to turn Mr.. Gladstone out, but
unwilling to turn the Marquis of Salisbury in.
One of the Tory jests accurately defines the
position of the Ministry. Its present policy"
remarked Mr.. Gibson, " is one of going to Khar-
toum to please the Wings and running away to
please the Radicals" Mr.. Gladstone pleaded
guilty to this soft impeachment when he ex-
planned that he had not pledged himself to
abandon the SOudan after the capture of Kbar-
toum, but had merely said that evacuation had
formed the original policy of the Government,
and it remained unatered. One half of his
sentence was gsop to the Wings and the re-
mainder was bone for the Radicals to gnaw.
He had not said that he would capture Khar-
toum and then fling it back to the Mahdi after
much bloodshed but h, had said that evacua-
ton was the tune to which the British army had
been marching all along and that no orders
would be given to change the music. In
America that would be called political trim
ming. Mr.. Goschen complained that Mr. Glad
stone had given no indication of what would DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

State will not fail to lay their views before inc
committee. in order that the legislators at AL
banv NAV know lust what the people want
them to do in the matter. A full expression VI
opinion, we are sure, would show tnaI tne
public is heartily in favor of the purchase as
recommended by the Niagara Falls Assocla-
ton. The cost of it to every mhabitant OF the
State would be less than 81 cents, or upon
eyery 81. 900 of assessed valuation less than oV
cents. Every one hopes to see Niagara before
he dies. and to get q sight of the Falls from
the American side now costs at least a quarter
of a dollar, since there is no point from wmch
the spectacle can be seen free and to behold
it from all desirable points, the visitor tpresent
must pay many times 25 cents.
1t would be interesting to know the secret
history of the expulsion OF Anarchists from
Switzerland. The native inhabitants OF that
thrifty little Republic love good order; but they
also have much admiration for dollars ana
cents. To drive from their borders any one
who still has penny which he might spend
would pain them deeply, and 1t is impossible,
not to suspect therefore that some motive more
powerful than regard for the peace of mind OF
their monarchical and imperial neghbors has
moved the Federal Assembly to pass the decree
of expulsion. The neutrality of the Republic Is
guaranteed by tho great Powers, and it would
not be singular if hints from Berlin and Peters
burg had moved the delegates OF the Cantons to
this course. Be that as it may what most con-
Germs the outside world is that thousand
Anarchists and other unpleasant creatures Will
now be looking for new homes. May fair winds
or foul watt them to other shores than ours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
TILE POLITICAL PROSPECTS IN NETWORK.


n mn State are these signs more clearly defined than IN
ewYork With the happy termination OF the Senatorial
contest there the party felt that II had new leader ano
with this kno wledge came renewed faith In It's own
power The evidences are ample already that MISTAKE
was made In the selection Of Mr. Evarts and that ~
recognizes fully the repOscd in him. He has maac
known his purpose do all In his power to strengthen
S isbn ~ Councils and eneoaras its leaders and voters
to put forth their best efforts toward rehabiitang .ae
party To this end he Is seeking the acquantan.
rendered him, Of which the gathering ut the on,o s
League Club In New-York City recently WAS tne n.ss
ton Of every Republican In State Ine s
Of the last campaign proved concSsvsy state
was undenably Republican STATE The iacs na.
Presidency lost there and Dy ~ 70 rsasem the
State and prove anew their devotion to the ary
eaa this 30 well - BY syinSS x! sl Uaced S
sss s"marsiv man the platform which tho RepnDnos
marty OCCUPIES on tho great issues before tns a.
Ia Views are not matter for doubt or eonleo'usS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

sion for Parliamentary eloquepce. Even Les(
Pslmerston. whose good spirits could be depended
upon for almost every emergency, would have been
disconnected. But he would have been certain y
appeal to patriotic pride snd sympathy by refer.
ring to the brilliant victories won blythe brave
soldiers. Mr.. Gladstone did not do this and b
passed over in silence tho deaths Of three English
Generals. Gordon, Stewart and Earle. They
merited word of hearty appreciation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

done when the troops should reach Khartoum.
The Prime Minister'S speech was vague on this
and many other points and it could not be any,
thing else without alternating votes. II It had
been too warlike and aggressive the Radicals
would have been in revolt; II it had been too
pacific, the Wings would have followed Mr.
Goschen into the Opposition camp. MIR. Glad
stone had to blow hot and cold at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

no fixed standard of admission, boys OF this age
are left to study what they choose Before
universities on the European plan can flourish
in America. we must have preparatory schools
on the European plan-and the sooner the
hattar-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
Amnsrmenis 90 Might

Awvp,cAN INsrrTUTE-Roler skating
RtJou OPERA HOUSE," Adonis
CIsrSO-"Patience."
COnEDY THEATRE" Ixion ~, 1yx,sx,.v
Enrw MUsEE-Waxworka Hungarian Gypsy Band
GpxSp OPERA HOUSE." The Cherubs."
MANHATTAN RINK-Roer Skating. Gilmore. Levy.
MApIsON SQUARE, THEATRE-"The Private secretsr;y;;
NSToSAI ACADEMY OF DEsIGN-Wster Color Exhibitlon'
NIBIO's e. RDEN-Thatcher Primrose q west minSie
RTAP IHE ATRg-" Our Governor.
STANDARD THEATRE-"Gasparone"
ITALIA THEATRE" Gasparone H.. Yv.,
Union SQUARE THRATRE-"A Prisoner lor LILO
WALLACK's THEATRE" Impulse .y,
1lTU STREET THEATRE" Bunch OF heys'
6Tu AVENUE rBEATRE-"spet Cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

The State Board of Charities has called the
attention of the Legislature to an important
matter which deserves careful consideration.
II relates to the need of more accommodation
in the eastern part of this State for the chronic
insane. The situation of the asylums at Blng-
bamton and Willard entails heavy burdens On
the eastern counties for travel, and fatigue
and exhaustion for the patients. The State
Board favors the construction of an additional
hospital at Poughkeepsie, and there is much
force. in the arguments with which they sup
port the recommendation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
A VERY HUNGRY AND VERY THIRSTY DEMO

From The Rdhray nv ~ National Democrat.
Rub out the civil service bill Turn the rascas out
Put the people In Come back to the Democratic land
marks planted by jefferson and consecrated by JACK
son TO the yictors belong the spoiisP"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILDREN.

Thomas Jefersons Financial Diary, as quoted by
Iohn Rigelow in March Harper shows that he paid In
one wear 800 for washing and 66s "a for wine. Tho
fact is wickedly taken by The Utica Herald as proof posi-
tive jefferson really the father OF the Demo-
crat Ic party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

four-inch tricycle., waving aloft handkerchief
inscribed, Gimme Fair Count"
st. John and his Apostolic Legate 80 no appeared
in his great one-aet farce, "Spot Cash, or Whyl
RAN"
One hundred thousand Democrats, very hungry
and very thirsty, headed by transparency
inscribed, Reform Will Keep"
Five men in single file tho only ones IN tho
country who believe In tho Democratic cry OF
reform. Motto: The Fools Are Not AL DEAD ies"
solid phalanx Of Democrats who know sney
won't get anything. carrying transparency
inscribed: = Butchered to Make Roman Holiday"
The Rev. DR.. Burchard borne along by allitera'
TONS artful aid. Motto: Last but not Least"
We hope that the managers will adopt our sugges-
ton in the spirit in which 1t is made. If they d.
they will present to tho world great historic
picture of the Democracy 1t is the story OF winch
will be handed down to generations yet unborn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
MR. MANNING AND THE TARIFF.

NVfdtuSt -,
Should Mr. Manning 20 into the Cabinet, II VIII Ia
timely to bring to mind that The Albany Argus through
out the Presidential canvas. kept standing AT tue neaa
Of s editorial column these words" The tariff not al
issue !"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

Mr. Chaplin, the State Controller, in special
report to the Legislature makes some sug-
gestions in regard to the school fund which will
furnish educational and financial experts matter
for reflection. He proposes that this old fund,
the value of which is now about $4,25O,OOO,
soon after January l, 1887, shall be converted
into cash to be applied in reduction OF general
taxation. Thereafter of course the whole sup
port of the common schools would be from the
proceeds of the school tax, but Mr. Chaplin
figures out a saving of over twenty millions to
the taxpayers in general taxation in eight years.
The changes suggested can only be made by an
amendment to the Constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

AND MILLION MORE TOWNS TO HEAR FROM
From The Bedford (lMassl Courant
All who Post Office please nod up their hands
h.sasss, AAssNAsAs sAAsSsAAsS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

The narrowing intelligence ia madc public that
Roswell Smith declined to sit through Mr.. Evarts's
speech at the Union League reception. Mr. Smith
lately took Congregational club into his con-
fidence, and gently but firmly broke the news to
them. Mr.. Eyarts is as well as can be expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

The fears expressed by Democratic newspapers
lest the exit of Senators Bayard. Garland and La
mar from The Upper House shall leave them with
out adequate leadership will probably move MIR.
Edmunds and Mr. ingalls, to wonder whether they
think they have been adequately led before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

Throwing snowballs gives the small boy
80 much intense delight that man OF average
good nature hardly resents being hit by one
occasionally if it is not too hard; buta fusllade
kept ND all morning is too much of strain on
ones patience. This does not in any way
excuse the sad and fatal shooting ARRAY that
occurred at Pier No. yesterday. The homi-
cidal canal boatman will doubtless be properly
punished for the crime his temper led him into.
But surely there ought to be policemen enough
along the river front to prevent mischievous
boys from provoking irritable persons to
extremes by their prapks.
Further vengeance has been inflicted upon
the murderers of Colonel Stewart by the British
troops in Egypt under General Brackenberg
Thew have Just burned the houses of one of the
principle instigators of the crime. Colonel
Stewart was fOully betrayed and assassinatcd;
but in the light of Gordon's letters, recently
published, the Arabs do not seem alone re-
sponsible for his fate. General Gordon wrote
that he could hardly afford to spare Stewart
and would not need to let him 90 ii troops
were quickly sent. Yet the English Govern
ment sent no help, and Stewart went down the
Nile to his fate. Now the Arabs are paying for
It all.
rThe Senate Finance Committee will give
hearing to-day upon the Niagara Reservation
bill. 1t is to be hoped that the citizens OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

Mr.. Glsdstons's speech ct the rsopening of Par
lament disappointed his admirers sad disguised
the English public. It was not An inspiring ocoa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
1n0sx 10 ADVERTISEMENTS.
Business Not,res.

a TURoUGH PARLOR CAR TO ATLANTIC CITY
mas been placed Train leaving Ne wYork at H. via
Ine BRGHTos" Atlantic City. open all the year COW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26

yThe Senate Finance Committee will give Q
hearing to-day upon the Niagara Reservation
bill 1t is to be hoped that the citizens OF tho
, 1885-09-29

One Of the largest audiences ever seen
in the Opera house assembled last night
to witness the performance Of the oddly,
known as Tho Rag BdiH The affair
was full of pretty girls, funny gags, some
good music and a very satisfactory bur
leslue on the Sullivan craze Mr. Dan
iels as "Old Sport, was exceedingly
amusing and exhibited the fact that un
der any circumstances he could get all
there is out Of any comedy part. If the
appearance of the audience was any evi-
dence Of the capacity of the piece To pro
duco amusement. it was an overwhelming
success, as every one there who could
laugh was doing so most immediately
all the time or else resting with an able.
bodied smile or a broad grin, For that
kind of a show The Rag Bohg has the
belt and all the other evidence of cham.
piOnship.
, 1885-09-29

Nobby suits for men, youth and boys
at Polack's.
, 1885-09-29

+. II. II. Kraper, late of New York
city, in his 45th'year, half brother Of w.
T. Haines, of this city, died at 3 o clock
yesterday morning of consumption. Mrs.
Kraper leaves this morning with the re-
mains for burial at Baltimore. Mr.. X.
IN to Cheyenne in September, 1854.
seeking health.
, 1885-09-29

More goods from the East, some spank
ing good bargains in boots aud shoes,
made by the best makers, will be opened
out for sale by the new store, the Red
Front,-run by the famous Buffalo Shoe
G .-Hard times in the East, has made
many good manufacturers hard up for
ready cash. 80 cents on the dollar is bet
ter than failing. So this is where the
Buffalo Shoe Co., with cash in hand,
reap their harvest and keep up a big
trade in all their stores.
, 1885-09-29

When you can't sleep for coughing take
a dose Of Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
For sale by W n. Hunt
, 1885-09-29

Headache, bilious disorders and consti.
patton are cured by ST. Patuck's Pills.
They are the most pleasant and most eff
fectual physic in use. Sold by w. n.
Hunt.
, 1885-09-29

A fine line Of furnishing goods, hats and
caps. etc. cheap at Hellman's.
, 1885-09-29
a Uure for Pneumonin

Mr.. d. IL. Barnaby, of Oswego. y. ~.
says that his daughter was taken with a
cold which terminated with pneumonia.
and all the best physicians gave the case
up and said she could live but a few hours
at most, She was in this condition when
a friend recommend DIR. VIM. Hall 5
Balsam for the lungs, and advised her to
try it. Size accepted it as a last resort.
and was surprised to find that it produced
a marked change for the better. and by
persevering a permanent cure was effected
Mowers and hayrakes at Arp <
Conway's.
Engraving in all its branches is done at
ZEHNER, JACKSON 4 BUEcHNER's