New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19

whiteaw Reid speaks of covering blind" Mr. Reid has
a and IS always Welcome But how has he es
capped the knowledge That's blind is not covered" i Is
from ours Alta California
Anewspaper like Lord Bacon. takes all knowl-
efge 10 be its province, and 1t does not follow be-
cause we embrace this opportunity to enighten our
Pacific contemporary. that we possess anything
more than strictly scientific acquaintance with
the game OF poker Considering the procli vitieS of
the Golden State. We are amazed that Inc Atd-
california should reveal such innocence. 10
cover bnd" is one thing; to "stradde" it is
another and cit her transaction is absolutely within
the rules and amenities of the game; though there
is suggestion of PRIDE vainglory or hypocrisy
abodt the "straddle" which often causes the other
players especially those whose resources have run
low to rejoice exceedingly at the downfall of the
straddier.
Holman, the Treasury watchdog. has learned
that his fences need more watching than the
surplus.
The scourge known IS the spelling-match is now
LAYING waste the fair city of Schenectady At
recent match which took place in The rooms of
Fidelity Lodge of Good romplars the casualties
were numerous aud distressing. Templar who
had always borne good character in the Mohawk
Valley was detected IN the act Of placing but
friends are endeavorng to hush the matter up
and will ask Tor a suspension Of public opinion.
Still another member of the lodge VINO had also en-
ioyod the respect of tho community mserab!y
Welded to temptation and tried to spell, Palmyra
with an l. "Manedvre' must have destroyed
the peace Of many happy homes for The onion re-
ports that fifteen persons missed this word, leav
ing but two standing" What must have been the
anguish of those two as they contemplated tho
human wrecks by which they were surrounded
Notwithstanding the tragedies of the evening. the
lodge heroicaly rallied AMI announced another
match for December 90, "a handpalnted badge"
Going to the last man up
II is the setting sun that casts the longest
shadow, Governor, and dreadful disappont
ment awaits the man who measures his stature
by the lensth Of his shadow.
When Daniel planning was appointed Secretary
of the Treasury THK TRIBUNE threw some side
lights upon his career as O political reiormer."
calling particular attention to the clean anu fra
grant Tweed pit whence he had been dug. Ever
snce then Mr. Manning, whenever he hus been
able to snatch a few moments from his Cabinet
duties, has devoted himself in the co umns of his
newspaper. The Albany Argus, to unrestraned will
6cation of Tar TRIBUNE. These assaults are as
stupid as they are coarse and malicious and are
only worthy of rotice many illustrations of
that pernicoui activity tho part of Democratic
ofice-hoders which goes unrebuked of this Ad-
mlnistration.
Governor Hills desire for non-partisan Constr
tutiOnal Convention is the most touching specimen
of Observation-Disclosures at present on view in the
politics of the Empire State.
Tho trotting men arc once moro moving to get
broad stfaight-away road for speeding purposes
through Central Park. rhe equsstrians also need
moro for bride path. Of course these roads
will need 10 be doubled in Tow years " hen other
people who can afford the luxury Of horses will ask