davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
That CAR.

There is strange faulty in the proceedings
of the Bridge Trustees about the cable grip. II
takes them an unIccOuntdbly long time to
realize that the grip in use is not an efficient
one. The public folnl it ont year and a half
ago. Since that time the bad grip has been the
cause of numbcrlcss delays and accidents, and
luck, not judgment, has alone saved the respon-
sible persons from the guilt o. a great disaster.
Nevertheless, they insult the Intelligence of
the people by pretending that if they do not
adopt better grip il is because mechanical in
vention has not yet devised what they need
Now thus is VIGOROUSLY false prctcnce. I'm
the city of San Francisco cable railways pre-
senting a hundred times more formidable
engineering diff :ultieS than are encountered on
the Bridge have Dccn working like a charm for
over ten years. Several Of these road, nave to
mount slopes almost at an angle OF forty-fye
degrees The grip used on their cars would
hold anything, is thoroughly Trustworthy and
ought to have been adopted on the Bridge from
the first.
On the Clay-st hill, Union-st., Leech-st.
CallOrnia-st. and other san Francisco lines
there are long and steep asccnts aud descents,
whore everything depends on the grip. Should
that give way at some parts Of the California;
st. hill the car could probably not be stopped
for half mile, or until it had reached the level
below MontgOmcry-st. But there has never
been a serious accident on any of these steep
slopes which have 80 thoroughly tested the
grip in use that no further evidence of its
efficiency can possibly be required. 1t is really
almost incredible that with such facts before
their eyes, with a practically perfect grip in
IL
continue to trae with the public interest and to
run the risk daily and hourly Of some dreadful
accident. There is no conceivable excuse for
the bungIing, paltering and shuflng exhibit.
There is no reason one can think Of which
does not involve imputatious more serious
than that of simple incompetence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
CIVIL SERTIcE REFORM At Al

CIVIL SERTICE Reform At ALBANY.
An Albany letter which we print to-day
directs attention to point of considerable
interest in this era of politica! reform. The
Secretary of State who goes into Office with the
new year is Il Democrat The outgoing Secre-
tary is a Republican. What does the incoming
Secretary propose to do about the subordinate
places in his office viii no continue the
clerks who have well and faithfully served the
public under General Car, or will he make
what is known as "A clean sweep so that only
Democrats shall be the recipients of the patron
age Mt his disposal
Our correspondent furnishes information
which throws some light on this Question.
II here is reason to apprehend that Mr.. Cook,
General Carr's successor, who is but a freshman
in politics, will be guided by the advice of the
experienced Governor Hill, the head of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
A GREAT ART G1LLERY POSSIBLE

uHEdi am bILLEHi OcSIDLE
We have already spoken of Mr.. Vanderbit's
strong desire to build an art gallery and trans
fer to it his superb collection for the enjoyment
and education of the public. He had noted the
extent and sincerity of the interest felt in his
paintings, and he had decided upon this most
generous action. If it had been possible to
secure the lot of land opposite his late home,
the orphan asylum would probably to-day be
replaced by public art gallery. Failing here,
he made another attempt elsewhere upon Fifth
ave, but it was impossible for the time being
to Secure land adapted to his purpose. Had he
been able to carry out the wish which he felt so
strongly, he would have added to his collection,
literally endowed the gallery, and anticipated
in its supervision pleasure for his declining
years.
Whether he provided in his will for the ex-
eculion of this plan is not at present publicly
known. Ii does not seen unlikely. If no such
provision was formally made. it does not seem
improbable that those who survive him may con-
slider the carrying ont of this wish fitting trb-
ute 10 his memory. No one has II right to urge
this, but it is only natural to hope that such
action may appear to them judicious A public
gallery containing the Vanderbilt collection
would be OF incalculable benefit, and the record
OF the Corcoran Gallery proves that such
princely requests are appreciated. There arc
other private collections in New York which in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Stn,e Administration. And 1t is easy to con-
lecture what Mr.. Hills advice Is likely TO De-
'rbe Governor believes in the spills system.
HIS political career, Independent OF the
notorious Sterling appointment, proves that.
Hence he may be counted upon to urge W.
Cook to turn out Republican clerks anu supply
their places with Democrats. Nor can the
Civil Service Board be depended upon to veto
such "A scheme. During the year the Board
subseIvicncy to tine Governor has received an
emphatic illustration.
However it may be that Mr.. Cook has back
bone. and is bona lde believer in Civil Service
reform. Next month will show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

the course of time may b. given to the ci'y.
There are the paintings belonging To the New
Yorl, Historical Society which the owners may
vet consent to have placed within reach of the
public.
Suppose these collections gathered under one
roof, and we have at last National Gallery Oh
which we need not be ashamed. The chance Is
offered now. The Vanderbilt collection may
vet be not merely the nucleus, but the most I'M
portant part of gallery to which Americans
can point when asked what America has to
offer IN place of Louvre and Luxembourg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
AmnSements.

RlJou OPERA HOUSES" AdOnia
COMEDY THEATRE 3" Kellar"
IAsI>o- s." AmOrita
DAYS THEATRE-S-" Night OF"
EDEN MUsHk-WaXwOrKS
GRAND OPERs HOUSES" Aimee"
UARRIGAN's PARK THEATRE 8" The Grip"
IYCPrM TUEATRE-S:l5- " one OF Onr Girls"
MADIsoN SQUARE GARDEN-Japanese VILLAGE. e,.. "
NJ ADDISON SoCAItt IHkATRE- S:3O-'Sants ana ol,"oiS
MFTROPOIITAN OPERA HOUSt-2-" ] annhauser
NIII os tARDEN- THE Itatcatcher"
STANDARD THEATRE-S-" LOita
STAr IHEArRR-S-"r Black HuSsar.
ITALIA THEATRh-9-" Todsrhiager.
THFATRECOMIQUE-S-A rTican Four r,..y
UNION SQUARE rHEArRE-S-" Romeo auuJu
WIIIACKs-S-" HoOdman Blind
l4PT STREET THEAIRJ-S-" EvAhgcnhe.
SD AVENUE rHFATRE--S-' SanI or POStn.
BTU AVENUE rHEATRE-S-" Mlkal0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
New2lprk Dnilp Gribn,If
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IL. 1855.
THE MEMS THIS NORAIAG.

FoREIGV.-Russla openly to support Bulgaria.
80 The Servlaus reIulscd from the intrench-
ments of the Rulgarians. =-= A Servian circular
70 the Powers 80 Political consultations among
the English leaders; overtureS from the Couserva-
lives to the Wings. == Proofs of Franco Burmese
treaty found at Mandalay. 80 Discussions In
Spin. 60 I o build the German ship canal.--
Urging martial law IN Nuevo Leon. Mexico
CoNGRrse.-The Secretary Of War criticised by
General Logan. - The recess nominations OF
the President sent TO tie Senate.
DONtsIIC.-Serious riot among coal miners in
the Monongahela Valley more trouble expected.
Goo Elective studies at Cornell University. 80
Chicago to get $2.5OO,OO0 for a free public
library. 80 Preliminary injunction secured
by the Metropolitan Baseball Cub.
60 Silver men dissatisfied with the
Administration. 80 Governor Hill and
Civil Service reform. - Mass for the repose
of the soul of Kug Alfonso at St. Matthew's
Church. Washington. 60 Champagne suggested
as a commercial barometer =Swltchmen strike
in the Chicago yards of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy.
City AND SUBURBtV.-Final arrangements for
Mr. Vanderb.lt's funeral made resolutions by rail-
road directors - The Cuttiag will case settled.
&C. TIE Senate Committee decide to investigate
the Broadway franchise. - The Chamber of Com
merce opposed to the Bland silver bill. = Second
cremation at Mt. Ollvet - Opposition TO a
railroad in Fiith-ave 60 An old nser died.
- Gold value If tie legal-teuder silver dollar
(412l2 grains) 1890 cents. - Stocks active at
declining figures, closing irregular.
The WEArHER.-GR tribune local observations in
dictate fair, colder weather. Temperature voster-
day Highest. S.: lowest. 50 average, 47l2'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
WHY MRS. PENpIEroN RESIGNED.

fIUFN IWt ftfNUIU tONbTTUIION.
We believe tha the nbsenCe UT The American pig,
which Bismarck has lcgsated out OF Germany, Is the
real canse of Mrs Pendleton's grievance. As "a true
American She knows that at this particular the
American pig Is getting rpeenOugh To stick, and
no doubt, as AN American aud as "a true Jrnersonan
Democrat, Mrs. PendletOn desires 10 be al hOAe when
the hog killing season II AT It's height IL IA wen enough
to that there hogs IN Germany but II seems 10 us
that dslcaley adjusted American stomach would re-
volt the thoughts OF eating German hog. when, by Il
brief Journey the sea, IL feast itself the
real American article.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
FOR THE ACTORS FUND BENEFIT.

The Casino was filed yesterday Afternoon
from the Goor the ceiling with audience whien
was as rale more AT upon stage than In shs
auditorium The occasion that OF the Actors funa
Benefit and as usual sueh occasion the theareA
profession itself foremost In buyng tickets %
mere ase the power for charity exercised BY the un
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
THn lin or THE DAY.

St. Paul determined have ice-palace during the
present winter when heard Of the smallpox scouge In
Montreal The idea became popular at once, and VIII
probably carried out. Putin the meanwhile Montreal
getting smallpox visitation. and declares It's
Intention ice Lce the same as usual st.
Paul tells Montreal ahcai with tue old thng, aud
making preparations TO beat the Canadian city IN Its
own specially And we snOuldnt wonder If 1t would do
ii too.
Dakota society has been plunged into indescribable
woe b., the appalling Intelligence That Colonel Peter
DOMAIN lose his $50 dress snit IN railroad "ccdeht last
Wednesday. Co.oucl DOlJu mas not inappr"puately
America the loss OF ms store clothes would
seem 10 nave national ssnihcdnce.- Chicago News.
correspondent in The Soptiry Ners says that many
OF he hand fire Sreuadcs on the market are filed
with nothing more expensive than salt and water.
A NEW VERSION.
Twas whisucre In -umbcr, twas Kissed In sheol,
And mo -bad clifcur AT II as onward 1t stole;
In the MT oy .ter stew It Was permitted to rest.
u IL perhaps unnecessary that the solution Of
this en- gna Is the letter o.-tBo,ton Blu i1eL
A CAst or MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
An empty house across the street,
who'd take ituow, wundcri
ALI a 10 - some one with tho Key,
An lsrioht'' ny thundef'
Ahuo, think shes Irish. sure.
or else woman spanish,
Pctlmp. ft4u from Fad RAND,
ON. now VISA shed vanish!
These fore gnrrs can't abide.
our urighbrrhood they II ruin,
our real e. ate viii 20 ri-Ht down,
They're always trouble brewiu.
Let mo put on my specs ami look.
Why. bless me. tLs Aunt Sally
She's come To town to md m" out
From or Mountain valley.
Boston Budget
ASA rule" says The IOtcG SUITE Register, " women
writ whom writing a, editors, with spirit, and
Oftcu with more force. than men. Several editorial
articles by women have drawn the fire OF nearly
the whole STATE being too vire. daring and strong
and tho one particular article that the Editor OF The
Register has lAmpoonel for than any other
being 20 strong be actually marital and beyond to
lines OF courage, WAS written by senticwOm IN. who
apooszed. IN sending H. for its lack Of life. saying she
had written bot times wAle attending 10 sijI
4 ,ii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Here is q primary lesson in what may be called
"The Grand Theory OF American Politics.: he
man who doe, not believe in his opinions 10 the
cxteut Of wanting the Government administered
according 10 them has no opinion that is worth
botherng with. A rational partsanshIp thus be-
comes the first American virtue, ~ whoever says
nay is pumpkin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

offend its proprietor. and OF adulaOn Of those who
currel its favor that II TO have become apaba
Of understanding that else can act from honor
able and dlsintcrested motives In public matters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

II looks as if the desired probing of the
means by which Sharp's Broadway franchise
was put through the Board of Aldermen may
not be made, or may not be thorough. The
committee and their counsel are at odds. I his
is unfortunate, to say the least. The investi-
CATION, however, has been ordered. There is a
rich field. but by no means an easy one, to be
worked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Tho vanity OF worldly wealth -trikingly illustrated
at this moment when william H. Vanderbilt lies dead,
etc rhc New-IOrk World.
Boshl Lots # tins twad lie is b ing printed and
SAID and nobody believes IN 1t at all. Tnc num-
Der of persons who regard worldly wealth with
aversion would no. be enough 10 run hand car
so why affect mock and empty moralItyl Wealth
is good thing to have. and all who can obtain 1t
honestly should do so. and wI-trust them for
that. But III tne presence Of death all things aro
van. Genius, IA no. ambition. power. all these
with wealth are alike vain. he lead mau leaves
them all behind, and all similarly useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
HIS LITTLE sPECIALPIES

FIOV TIC NtFuHTOH HFpIDIlcun.
Secretary Bayar refuses tcrrapm unless pre-
pares hms II. Nearly all great have heir eccen
trcltes. Mr. Bayards runs to terrapm-and official
laundering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
TIE GREATER EVIL MORE ABIDING.

fTOfN IItSbUTU TtSVlbN.
Congress ana tho cold weather struck the country
almost simultaneously but the sad reflection Il borne
upon the public mind IN this ton that
is likely to OutlasL tho cold weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
cLEyELANps ANrLAMERIcAN sYMpArnIEs.

from The TOV inns
The acts or McsSts. NJ ntney Villas probably
approved by the President before they took positive
form. They were iiuy Democratic, also. eviucing
preference for foreign over domestic enterprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

reception on the night before he died, was chiiieu
by the November air and apparently was unaDie 10
recover even from 80 slight shock. Tho million'
are in like m inner was exposed to the recent re-
markable fall in temperature and his enfeeoleo
constitution could not resist the sudden sfaih
Men of advanced years frequently die early In INC
winter in consequence of the transition from opon
autumn weather to the low temperatures and uii'-
ing storms OF December. In the same way enelo
are per ectly regulated clocks that nave oeen ticA
ing methodcally for generation, that suddenly
ston On one of the coolest nights of winter. the
main spring swapping under the arrangement
caused by the weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

The announcement in another column of the
settlement of the contest over the Cutting
estate will be read with interest. Concessions
have been made on both sides and General Cut
ting is to remain as executor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

There can be no doubt as to the position of
the business community of New York on the
coinage Of silver. OF the hundred merchants at
the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday
just three opposed the suspension of the pro-
duction of silver dollars, which has been gong
on halt a dozen years or so at the rate of two
millions month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

NO APPEAL 10 me POPULAR HEART
From me FtttsLurg Chronicle.
Grover neglected his opportunity. Ho said nothing
about baseball after all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

So eager are the Democrats for patronage
that they present to the country the unseemy
spectacle of struggle for the Chaplaincy of
the House of Representatives, the same as if it
was post-ofice or a custom house. One minis
ter is reported to have sought it on the ground
that the Baptists had not had the place for half
a century or upward. In the caucus the plan
OF Messrs. Carlisle and Randall came to naught.
and a man whose cause had been quietly worked
up was chosen. The place is worth only 5000
a year, and wire-pulling and pipe-laying in
connection with it are undisnlied and unbe-
coming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

mended by the new president IN his inaugural
address. The details are gwen elsewhere III
this issue of The TRIBUNE, and there is sald 10
be great joy among the stu Tents. The elective
system is still on trial. The advocates OF the
old method of collegiate training are numerous
and powerful, and they will be slow to abandon
their position until the superiority OF the mod
ern system is proved beyond doubt. / hat
students prefer to choose their own studles
rather than to pursue a course laid out for them
Is only natural. Whether it is wise to foster
this feeling is another mitter
The hostility to the iniquitOus FIfth-ave.
railway scheme has been so vigorous that even
the members of the Aidermen's Railroad Com
Inittee feel Its influence. The promoters OF the
enterprise were snubbed more than once yes
terday. The hearing proceeded, although they
sought an adjournment and was declared closed
despite their protest. Strong and seemingly
effective arguments were made against the
giving over of our finest avenue to street-car
tracks 1t is noticeable that the only voice
raised on the other side was that of the long
winded Lawson n. Fuller. The National
Guard have good ground for their attitude.
inasmuch as the only street left free for mill
tary paradcs is Fifth-ave. Attorney General
O'Bricn's opinion that the law fOrblddlng a
railway in the avenue is valid seems to have
had considerable weight. 1t is n decision that
is indOrsed by all the interested property
owners, and any attempt to repeal the law at
the coming session will provoke storm OF OPP
nosition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

On another page is printed the official vote
of this State by counties, together with the
totals and pluralities for the various candidates
These show that Cook for Secretary of State)
ran 3,474 votes ahead of Governor Hill, while
Jones, who paid the freight" ran 1913 be-
hind the head Of the ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Several things will have TO be done to the Brook
Ign Bridge before it is as perfect as it is wonderful
One OF them, for instance is a scheme OF drainage
that will keep the water in rainy weather from OH
the hats and clothing of street passengers down
Frankfort-st and about Franklin Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Chief Justice Days retirement is an occur
renee of more than ordinary interest. His
career of fOrty-two Years on the bench is prob
ably without parallel IN this country and he
leaves it amid universal regret. Throughout
bis career he has h8su a hard working, faith
flu, upright Judge, and the community, whose
rcspec. and confidence ne enjoys to an unusual
degree, will heartily wish him long and
happy life in quiet secluslon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Whatever may be the popular prejudice against
mllIonaircs things would have gone to the bow
vows Wednesday NOR hing if there had been none
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

Cornell University has taken an important
step in adopting the elective system recon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
MUSIC AND THE ORA VA.
THE THOMAS POPULAR CONCERTS.

THE THOMAS POPLAR CONCERTS.
AT the sixth of Mr. Thomass matnees in
his series OF popular concerts Academy OF Music
yesterday afternoon. the programme was IS follow.
SYMPHONY; C major Op 81; Robert Fgchs
NJ. Carl Faelten.
Theme and f HaE1s'?n, p
NOyeiiits i'll the symphonic line are crowded upon
notice. Last Saturday Anton Bruckner's work In
minor performed by the Symphony Society," yester-
day the symphony by Fuchs had first hearing on
this side Of the Atlantic, and at the public
rehearsal OF the Philharmonic Society this after.
noon the public will be called to pass Judgment
on a symphony by Xavier Scharwenka Three new
symphonies in week-a phenomenon Only likely 10
occur in the musical of such extraor
binary activity as the present one IN New-York
That symphonies not necessarily dicnt
OF intellectual digestion attested BY
this work of Fuchs's. 1t Is kept within
such modest limits and It's contents arc light in char
acter that 1t might have been termed
symphoneita with entire justice. 1t is scarcely
more than holf hour In length and ito
spirit is throughout gntheared and joyous It almost
disarlns the style OF criticism with which
symphonies are met now-adays by tho
child-like navet6 Of its tbematic MATERIAL
the transparency and orthodoxy OF its structure and
innocence OF the preentious string which character
ICES almost all recent creations in the symphonic field 10
meets critical scrutiny with the wideeyed wondering
look OF child IL Is relic OF the Mozart period pure
and simple and yet those who content with music
for music. sake its graceful. tunefulness and un
strained Instrumentation were refreshing and delightful
II Is not great but a pretty composition The Orcb-s
tras best work was done It, ard he finest Of Ises
symphonic poems, rt wsch Mr. TSo%ss,
though h tne eectyev DISPLAYED in tss
theme and variations. from Beetboyehs major our
his sound lucid, intelligent and rhythmica.ly we'll
marked interpretation Of the Rubnsein plano'fore con-
It par win the performances mat thD
excellent has put to his credit heretofore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11

The fourth and last of Mr.. Van der Stucken's
Sunday afternoon concerts will take place day after
morrow when the following programme will be carried
out:
Overtime "Puv BIAS" ............-..F Mendelss1hn
Ara Let the bright ScTaphim .-.-..-.."G. Handel
T.. DCxIer
Trumpet 800. Mr. B0llstedt.)
RhapsOdie Ne. COY reqne ti.-.:.-.-..-.-.A IIalen
Grand Flntasie 'AlT- POlonas ".-.-....--.F Chopin
Mr.. Alexander Lambert
a. ConsOla.ion Fl0eis1eim
son 50 Sehnsuc Z " q" Longing "l.A. Rubinsteln
b. "Rund e. Round I.-.....--.-....... X. ADJ
Sir. C.ri Du9t
advertisement from Les Ernnses" (by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-11
ITS MORAL pERCEPrIoNs BLUNrED.

FTUIN INC WutuNt Nv II IuIIuUtUW.
The [New-Yorkl Times has been SO long conducted on
the principle OF ineanly assaing mon who had CHANGED