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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
GEORGIA CONVICT ABCSES.

The convict lease system in Georgia con-
tinucs TO produce abuses which discredit the
civilization OF the State. The main principle
which seems to have commended itself to the
several Southern States adopting it as the
nearest available approach to the restoration Of
slavery is of character to make reformation
of the criminal impossible. The system, in
deed, belongs TO the dark ages, and it has
been left for Georgia to demonstrate that in ap-
plication its barbarism may be equallcd by its
stupidity. The Georgia Legislature has re-
Gently been pettioned by the State Womans
Christian Temperance Union for so much of a
reform as will secure the separation of women
and children form the male convicls in the camps.
The fact that such change should have to be
solicited is in itself strongly Illustrative Of some
of the worst features of the system, but the
cclals of the petition show that Georgia has
succeeded in reproducing, in an American State,
toward the end of the nineteenth century, the
hideous penal conditions which Howards philan-
thropic researches revealed in the prisons Of
Europe a hundred years ago.
The women and children and youths are at
present thrust among the hardened criminals.
and there doubtless ruined for life in the major
ity Of cases. They have no exemption from the
chain-gang even, and that is going beyond the
most brutal practices of the Old World penal
sys en- in the eighteenth century, and far be-
You'd any cruelty now tolerated in the world out
side of Russa-and Georgia. This brutality.
moreover, does not pay the State that is guilty
Of it, The petition referred to shows that the
sixteen hundred Georgia cOnvicts are leased for
about ST. 900 year. this being the surplus
left after deducting incidental expenses. Ten
nessee, with the same general system, obtains
over 100000 year for 800 convicts. The
convict lease system of the South everywhere
tends to give the lessee dangerous power in
the State, and to make the latter an agent for
the advancement of private interests. 1t fosters
one Of the worst forms of monopoly, and all its
influences are degrading and corruptng But
in Georgia this system is seen at it's worst,
and the Commonwealth that is responsible before
the public opinion of the country and the
world for its shameful abuses has not even the
gnoble consolation Of feeling that the dirty worl.
pays.
The experience of other States and countries
appears TO have no meaning for Georgia The
fact that the most selfish interests Of society
demand the use of reforming agencies in the
trea mcnt Of criminals is ignored there. The
State seems willing to let las savage and silly
convict system stand as a measure OF its cvili-
cation. for in that light it will inevitably lie
viewed. II might, however, bc thought that the
abnsa aaainst which thu Waman's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

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sevrSorofTrAN OPERA HoUsE-S-Queen OF Sheba
Gsx,onia AcADkMY or Decentralization.
SSrIII,ss C3ARDgN-a-Enemies.
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$.aiSI NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Hamelin-
fIRATps CoMToUE-s-Maggte Mitchell
tjNIoN eouARr rHHAraE-S-Doniea
IN AvvrUp fHRArRH-a-Tanglcd Lives.
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Cyclorama of the Battles Of Vickshure
2SDsr TABERNACLE, NEAR 6TH-AvE-Chrst BEFORE Plate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

catapult to shoot of 1t as IL utters about perhaps
killing, perhaps only wounding 1t and booming
it to living TORTURE and to repeat this process with
q hundred birds, is what some men term sport,
and it was watched admiringly by thousand
SPECTATORS in n New-Jersey village last Saturday
afternoon. But IL it was sport, how would wan
ton cruelty be described? And IL it is tolerated
in these days, why have we abolished the bear
batting of the good old times2
The best "vistas" Prospect Park could have
would be those extending across the places now
occupied by some of the Park Commissioners.
The Audubon Society. which is doing highly
praiseworthy work. has good reason to be satisfied
with the result of its efforts thus far. Although
the first certificates of membership were issued
only last April there already more than H. 900
members enrolled These figures indicate a wide
spread interest in the protection Of birds. which
the society set out to promote. This is an object
which should appeal to all lovers Of nature and Of
one Of the most attractive features Of rural life
the song Of birds. The work Of the society Is
largely educatory, and no expense Is connected
with membership. Its branches cannot extend
too widely. 1t is believed that the use Of the
heads and wings Of birds as ornaments has dimin-
ished considerably since public attention was
called to the DANCER that many varieties OF birds
might become extinct If the demand for them by
milljners continued and the good work ought to
60
Benton denies that in his speeches he called
Civil Service reform "humbuggery.' But he
does not and cannot deny that that word expresses
the feeling Of q great multitude of Democrats in
regard to the thing.
New-Yorkers wading ankle deep in slosh and
filth, have ono comforting thought-that they are
not as badly of as their neighbors in Brooklyn.
Some things have already cleared up in Warrington
brooklyn Eagle.
But the scandal that has brought so much
shame upon the Department Of Justice has not
been cleared up: and it will not be cleared up
until the portfolio Of the Attorney-Genefal has
been placed in new hands.
The. Brooklyn Park Commissioners have evil
IDENTITY been reading up on the good old days when
our Park Commissioners Mclean and Lane used
to take each other by the throat.
II the Powers of Europe will not even listen to
the representatives OF Bulgaria, the situation in
the Balkans is hopeless indeed With Turkey
bought by Russian gold and all other courts silent
through fear or selfshness. Bulgaria will be an
easy prey Of the great highwayman Of the North.
Morrison and Hurd should begin their new edi-
tion of their freetrade bill with the apostrophe
to the Star Eyed Goddess "Morituri Te Salu-
taunlsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
MONDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1886.
SIXTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-The Carlyle letters; vindication of
Mr. Froude. - A National League victory in
Ireland - Failure IN London of Lark g. Sons !;
liabilit es nearly $5,O00,O00 - An alleged
absconder - Death of the widow of General Won
Beust.
DoMEsrIC.-Murder of woman in Baltimore by
body SD atchers. The methods of swndling
BY Treasurer Reed in Boston. - A
statement from Monsignor Capel. -
Agreement between employers and Knights
of Labor at Cohoes - Arrest of
bankers for embezzement in Nevada, - Slos-
son refusing a challenge from VIgnaux. - Rob-
berry of train in Texas. - Arrest of Colonel
Weaver and Father Murphy for forgery in Elmira.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-An awning-maker MUIR
dered IN Third-ave. - Widespread interest in
the DR.. McGynn's summons to Rome. - The
NeQuade jury took an evening walk. - Ser
nous in many pulpits. - Lively session of the
Central Labor Union. - Henry NJ. Stanley
summoned to Belgium. - Indians attended
Plymouth Church
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Light
rain little change in temperature Temperature
yesterday Highest, 42o; lowest So; average,
4Oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13


The Court of Pardons over in New-Jersey
comes In for much criticism in these days
Its proceedings are secret and all that men
know about them is that now and then the
prison doors at Trenton open and lot of par
doned convicts walk forth. Naturally, this
free use of the pardoning power is not approved
by many citizens of New-Jersey. They say it
looks as if Jersey justice was one thing before
q man got into prison and quite another
afterward. This is jumping to conclusion
We have distinct impression that the Court
of Pardons will silence all objections when it
comes to consider the Titus case, and that it
will save the State from the shame of hanging
poor wretch who was apparently convicted to
satisfy outraged public opinion. Jersey justice
does not demand the death penalty against
innocent men, no matter how insignificant and
stupid they may be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
A FRIENDLY HINT.


One swallow doesn't make drink, nor one instance I
general rule but IL really as Mr. Cieveianus
whose SELF consciousness arises IN nS
small degree innocent craving ior aPptvoaon
might Try hereafter win the affections of the
by being sturdily and protuDerantly Democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
HOW no COMPROMISE THE BONNET QUESTION.

nv" ~ frona rae springfield t.Nassl UHtonA
II tho women willing remove their bonnets IN
the theatre the men would compromise on the ummngl
close bonnet would DO obstructive, bus IA
mansail foresii, topgallantsa. studdingssil nam
royal skysai and spanker and port and stArooasv sn
makers nil se bonnet Is too opaque for tho comiOtt ~
peoulo who lan2utsh ia It's shadow. Take IN ~ uAn
aud all will DO forgiven
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
TUE NEW sOUTH.

Frou me Ms,aph1 (Tsan-l Appeal ~
Va osnecinly appreciate THk TkiBuNks recogniuou
,,, ,h reno,son OF the south nom Southern
haS es some Northern papers claiming that the
generating influence Is simply northern oaPitai.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Politicians, and even ordinary citizens with a
fondness for statistics. will find interesting
figures in THE TRIBUNE this morning on pages
nine to sixteen inclusive. They are the official
returns of the late election in this city and
county. If preserved until the next election
approaches, these extra pages will be OF much
value in calculating the chances of the ballot
boxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Dion Boucicault Will act this week la PROVIDENCE pro
sentng his play Of " The Jilt."
THE TRIBUNE is accredited in Mr. Waacks theatrical
advertisement with having said that the revival OF
Moths at his theatre accomplished with hand
some success" The word in this sentence
misprint for the word scenery. The play OF Moths"
has been extremely well set upon Mr. waacks stage,
but is less offensive play and disgracefu 10
the theatre. We think II extremely unfortunate that Mr.
Walack should allow his excellent taste and Judgment 10
be mised into the production ana therefore the practical
approval OF drama which is both vicious and dull
The fresh features in the local dramatic record this
week are: Danela" at he"Unon Square Theatre.
with Nine Modjeska in the principal character; Tangled
Lives" the Fifth Avenue Theatre, with Mr. Robert b.
Mante in the chief part The Cricket on the Hearth
and Lend Me Five shilngs." at the Star Theatre with
Mr. Jefferson rs Cdie6 IiumDler and Nr. G0lighHy;
Around the World in Eighty Days. at the Grand Opera
House; "Tho Silver King" at Poocs Theatre, and
Siberia " at tho Windsor.
Mr. j. ". Keer's drama OF - Tangled Lives" In which
Mr. Robert Mante will effect his Remittance here to
night at the Fifth Avenue Theatre east follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Mr. BARLEY Campbers play of " Siberia" will be pre-
sentcd ut the Windsor Theatre this week, with Miss
Adele Belgrade In principal character.
Mr.. Frederick Warde will act this week at the Park
Theatre, Brooklyn, beginning with Y1gaiss and sabse-
quenty presenting Lanso, Ingomar, Richard III, and
paync'5 Ljrutls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Hill the Chicago "plungcr" selling fifty mill
ion bushels of wheat only So 900 capital
greatly resembles the Democratic party and the
,lisproportion between the task of running the
Government and its stock on hand of brains and
patriotism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Why should the people of this city be compelled
to pay two cents postage on letters mailed and de-
livered in the city Tho cost of collection and
delivery according to official statistics is less than
two mills. The Government derives II revenue OF
about S2.0O0,0o0 from local postage in this city
This money is used in providing carriers for small
towns which do not have sufficient revenue from
local postage to pay the salary of carrier. The
House has just voted To extend the free delivery
system to large number OF such towns. Would
IL not be more just and fair to first pass law re-
ducing local postage to cent in all cities where
the revenue from local postage at that rate will
pay the cost OF the carrier service The rate in
places not having free delivery is one cent. Why
should il be more in New-YorlS Does the Gov
crnment Want to make money out of the citys
postal business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

The latest statement of Mr.. FrOude in re-
gard to the publication of Carlyle's private
papers does not mend matters nor, indeed,
greatly alter the case as it has been generally
understood heretofore. There seems to be no
doubt that Mr. FrOude had the legal right to
do what he did. AT most Sir James Stephens
letter only makes that assurance dOubly sure
The point against Mr.. Froude is that he showed
such bad taste and judgment in making his
selections for publication. No amount of ex-
PLANTATION can explain that error away.
The Legislature of South Carolina ought not
to be behind the citizens of other States in
helping the residents of Charleston to get on
their feet again. yet bill to re- assess the prop
erty in that shaken city, so that ruined build
ings should not be taxed at their former value.
was carried with great difficulty. This is the
narrowest kind of spirit. 1t should be point
of honor with all the people of South Carolina,
whether they belong to the "up-cOuntry" or
any other part of it, not to fall behind outsiders
In charity and humane feeling.
William Reed the dishonest treasurer of the
South Boston Railway, was a precious scamp
and he still retains his shrewdness. The ex-
animation of his books is not yet completed,
but he has managed to get permission to plead
guilty to stealing 100000 only. 1t is likely
that his embezzlement will exceed $3OO00O
at least. But the sentence for 100000 will
probably be lighter than one for twice that
amount would be. 1t is a curious feature OF
this case that many people believe that the
stock which Reed issued is worthless. That
depends upon what his general powers as
treasurer were.
A bill is now before Congress designed to
prevent frauds upon American manufacturers
by foreigners, and it ought to pass. The hard
ware stores and cutlery shops In our cities are
largely stocked with German goods branded
with American names. yet one rarely hears of
their being sold as other than of American
manufacture. According to official reports
there is not single American citizen abroad
engaged in exporting cutlery to this country
yet foreigners, by smuggling, differentiation,
and the fraudulent use of American names and
trade marks. are rapidly running an important
American industry. Millions of dollars are in
vested in it, and thousands of workmen and
their families depend upon it for their daily
bread.
The ruined spectators on the Pacific Slope |
ere looking about for victims to satisfy their |
just wrath. They have caught two, Sol onion |
Frankel, broker, and w. Ii. Blauvelt, banker. |
of Virginia City. These men are accused of |
having received deposits at the last moment |
before falling, and then to have made of with |
the spOils. Probably they will have an Oppor
tunity now to establish their innocence in
court, or at least to try TO do so. IL they had
BEEN caught Ia Virginia City on December 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

Not only McQuade but New-York City, is OIL
trial to-day. The real issue is Is this communit,
able TO punish evil-doeIsp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

To tear the feathers from the auiyering flesh
Ut u living bird. Ia hnrl 1t into the air from y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

the day after tho Frankels failed. their chances
Of trial by jury would have been poor They
might have ended their careers with their
boots on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

The Brooklyn Park Commissioners have evil
IDENTITY been reading up on the good old days when
our Park Commissioners Mclean and Lane used
to take each other by the throat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-13

The best "vistas" Prospect Park could have
would be those extending across the places now
occupied by some of the Park Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-27

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Married at Long Branch.

MRS SAMUEL NJ. CARPENTER, FORMERLY OF
THIS CITY, MARRIED To MR.. HENDRICKS OF
NEW YORK.
quiet social event took place at Long
Branch Thursday, when Mr.. Mortimer Hen
bricks, OF New York city. was married to MRS
Mary l.. Carpenter. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence OF the brides sister, by
Judge Walling and the Rev. William q. Rus
sell. Mrs. Carpenter is the widow OF Mr. Sam
uei NJ. Carpenter,of this city, who was reporter
for The EVENING STAR some years ago was a
New y ork Herald war correspondent during
the rebellion, and aiterward, from 1868 till
1869, secretary of legation to Gen. Judson l..
Fitzpatrick in Chile. Mrs. Carpenter became a
widow III 1872, when her husband, having re-
turned To- Journalism. was attacked with ill
health and, going to- the west, died.
The New \ DIRK Herald says: Mr.. Mortimer
Hendricks Is Il member of the Lotos club ami
The cham Der OF commerce, and was member
OF the stall OF Brigstdier General BindiX Oh the
National Guard. He is reported 10 be very
wealthy, ana does a brokerage business at No.
81 Exchange place. He is the son OF the late
Montague VI. Hendricks, OF No. IU1 Fifth ave
nue., VINO left will OF some $4,000 To be
divided among his children, with the single
exception OF his son Mortimer for whom he
had formed dislike. Moriimer's share was
left TO his six children, which was about
$50 900 for each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-27
The Powers of the school Board.

THE LETTER OF THE COMMISSIONERS DEEM
ING THE DUTIES OF TRUSTEES.
The letter of the Commissioners to the school
trustees, defining the relations OF the latter to
the schools, has not been concluded, as it has to
be further considered, and it is not likely to be
given to the public until submitted TO the
board. To some extent it is based upon the
letter to the trustees of December 3Oth. The
board IS restricted in its powers and are con-
stituted an advisory board, with specific duties
as 10 care and management OF the schools. The
school districts are retained and the trustees
share alike the responsibilities attending the
management of the schools. The board will
make nominations OF teachers, classify the pu-
pills. attend To the grading OF the schools. deter
mine the number OF pupils TO each teacher,
length OF sessions, examinations, promotions,
course OF study, metnOus of teaching, text books
To De used, DC. ALI records OF examinations of
teachers are TO be kept in the superintendent
Office and duplicates sent to the COMMISSIONS
efs. Inc preference in making appointments
OF teacherShlps Is To be given To the Normal
school graduates. The Commissioners reserve
the right 10 accept or reject nominations. The
letter defines clearly the powers and privileges
OF Ootn bodies. The powers of the trustees in
their department are about equivalent to those
held by Tie major OF police, health officer. and
CHIEF Oh fire department, in their respective de-
partmentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-02-27
The Ola National Rifles.

a PROPOSED CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIyER-
SAkY OF THEIR ''MUSTERINI IN.
Last evening meeting OF the survivors of the
National Rifles who served in the war OF the
rebellion from April 18th 10 July 18th, 1861,
was held at the office of Mir. u. Y. AtLee, No.
1l11 q street northwest, to- take the prelimin-
airy steps toward forlning an organization and
celebrating The twenty fifth anniversary of
their entry into the service. Among those pres
cnt We're Col. W. u. Moore, the cJinIiIAnder of
the Infantry. who was a u0n-cOInmis> Off
Ger OF the Rifles in 1851; Edward L. Matthews,
q lieutenant; y. .. L;IruCf, G. \. Alice, G. y.
Brandt, InOs- u. Foster and l hos. Nj. Shepherd.
Mr. Matthews was chosen Us president, Col.
Moore a> vice president. Mr. Alice secretary,
and Mr. Larner treasurer.
Mr.. agner, president of the Eight Battalion
association. stated that his organization was
preparing 10 celebrate, and would Mold memo
rial services on Sunday, April nth. He sug-
gested that all who were mustered in about the
same time might unite III general celebration.
Mes>Ts. Matthews, Braudt and Alice were
appointed 10 DUuIy members OF the object oil
the meeting, and Me>srs. Larner AMI Moore 10
prepare Il pan Tor The celebration.