New-York tribune., 1885-01-11
sions with tho cave-bear and tho sabre-toothed
tiger.

Mr. Stanley's head seems to have been turned by
the compliments paid to him at Berlin and Frank
fort. At banquet given in honor of his geographic
cal exploits he referred to Germany as leading
the Nations of Europe in religion, literature and
politics" The Fatherland during the present con-
tury has been more conspicuous for materialism
than for religion; its literature has not made any
marked advance and for politics, it has moro to
learn than any other great Nation in Europe. In
diplomacy, military science. popular education and
general enlightenment Germany occupies a COM
manding position in Europe. But its politics are
anything but progressive. Parliamentary govern
ment exists thore only In name; the Emperors Min
listers are Irresponsible and Mr.. Arnold has just
ly observed lack of civic courage is characters
tic trait Of the Nation.
Mr.. Hendricks interprets Mr. Cleveands Civil
Service letter in way that will encourage his
hungry and thirsty followers. He construes 1t to
mean the removal Of intensely partisan office
holders, which, he adds. " will satisfy Democrats"
The Democrats, according to Congressman Town
shend, in the event of a deadlock in the Illinois
Legislature propose to prevent that State from
having full representation in the United States
Senate by denying tho power of the Governor to
appoint General Logan's successor. This is not
quite equal to their old method of crippling the
Senate. when thoy walked out in droves.
The msfortunes of DR.. Tauszky. who has fire.
quently figured in legal proceedings as an insanity
expert, excite much sympathy for him but they
will go far toward removing the dscredt which
has been thrown Of late upon tho testimony OF
alienists. DIR. Tauszky has often testified di-
rectly in opposition to Of great reputation as
experts in insanity cases, and as 1t was
not known that his own mind was affected,
the judges have often had to give undue weight to
his words. Extraordinary results in such inquiries
have heretofore been of frequent occurrence. Peo-
pie remembered and quoted the old saying about
doctors disagreeng aud it seemed possible to prove
any one crazy or sane SO far rs expert testimony
went. A knowledge of DR.. Tauszky's real condl-
tion is O benefit to the reputable experts of the
country.
1t will be "cold day." even IN the ice palace
when a messenger boy reaches Canada with
" boodle.' If he could lay his hands on millions.
like bank cashier bank president. OF
" fence" or any other big thief his safety in Can
ada would be assured But when only a few paltry
hundreds are involved, it isn't worth while to at
tempt to escape.
The trouble which Philadelphia is having with
the masonry of her now City Hall is similar TO that
experienced with the Capitol Building IN Hartford
few years ago. When the latter edilce was nearly
completed large chips began to fall from the faces
OF granite blocks in the dome piers sadly marring
those massive supports, and exciting grave fears
abont the security of the whole fabric. Further
settling however was prevented by boring into the
piers and filling the interstices with several tons of
molten type metal. And the granite was so
doxterously patched and veneered that only upon
careful inspection could one find traces of the
damage wrought by the uneveny distributed
pressure. Possibly this device may prove service
able in the City of Brotherly Love.
A Providence paper suggests novel way to re-
duce applications for divorce. It proposes to give
prizes to those married couples who live together
for "A stipulated term OF years IL a legislative
charter could be obtained, highly profitable trade
mi ght be secured IN Insuring the welded bliss OF
ncwly-married couples, policies to be paid, say,
upon their silver wedding anniversary. This
schcmo might reduce the practice of divorce courts,
build up a new and popular American industry. and
encourage domestic comfy and peace.
Mr. Pcndlcton is reported rs remarking that " Mr..
Cleveland impressed me asa man of more than usual
good sense" Perhaps when Mr.. Pcndleton is in
vted TO survey the Cleveland Cabinet some fine
day next M3rch ne may ask unanlunouS cohsehI to
amend this impression. For it is rumored that no
gentleman, the initials of whose name are G. ii. p
will receive a call to the coming Cabinet.
Ii is announced that Henry Ward Beecher will
contribute paper to The North american RerIec
for February considering tho question whether
clergymen should meddle in politics" Judging
from the explanatory apologetc speech which Mr..
Bccchcr made to his congregation few weeks ago
we should infer that no was pretty well convinced
that however it may he with other clorgymen the
pastor OF Plymouth Church had better not meddle
in politics
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