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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-07-28

The Ne,D Princeton Review publishes
this account of the last hours of
Strauss, the German philosopher, from
the pen Of William Mast. 1t would
seem that no other earthly dreariness
can equal that of Atheism:
''It was during nay last visit to Ger
many that 1 met, at Ludwigsburg-
where Strauss was born, and where
also he died and is buried-a gentle
man who had been one Of his personal
friends and admirers. To show me
how firmly Strauss adhered to his
principles to the last, this gentleman
told me the following, of which he
claimed to have been an eye-and-ear
witness: Strauss had daughter,
whom he had, strangely, sent to a Pie
tistic school, while he was separated
from her mother. She was educated a
pious girl, and subsequently married a
physician. She was called home when
her father was about to die, and was
deeply affected. When he saw her
weeping, he took her hand in his and
said: My daughter, your father has
finished his course. You know his
principles and views. He cannot COM
fort you with the assurance of seeing
you again. What your father has
done will live forever; but his person
atty will forever cease to be. He
must bow to the Interchangeable law of
the universe, and to that law he rever-
emily says, THY will be done.'"
The idea of bowling reverently to a
mere process, or sequence of things,
and offering in its name the emotional
desire OF the heart is the very last
depth of folly. One might submit to
be crushed or killed by the moving on
of mighty process which he had no
power to stay; but the idea of an emo
tional, reverent, submission to it is
beyond conception. What dreary
waste of that distinctive worship, that
sense of dependence and prayer which
surges into the soul in the dying hour,
to pour it out upon a heartless, un-
thinking, remorseless sequence of
things. "Thy will be done' is the
SOULS filial response to the discipline of
an all-wise, ALLOWING Father, not an
enforced obedience to an arbitrary law
that has no purpose, as 1t has no heart.
o the pity of all such talk as this
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-07-28

The reports from the Prison Con.
gress at its late meeting in Boston are
very suggestive reading. The papers
read cover wide circuit and were all oil
them of great value in determining the
question, what to do with the crimina'
classes. Warden Hatch, of Jackson
Mich, thought nothing could be done fol
the reformation of prisoners unless the
Christian religion were taken into the
prisons. He opposed indeterminate sen.
fences, not as wrong in principle, but as
premature. Warden Wright, Of Alleghe
ny, Pa, objected to indeterminate sen.
fences; while DR.. Biers, of Columbus, o.
favored them. Mr.. Smead, of Toledo, q.
said that in the Ohio prison they have
the definite sentence, the indefinite sen
tepce, the parole law, and the law fol
habitual criminals, and declared tina,
prison to be the best of any State in the
Union.
Fred 81. Wines, secretary of the
Association, read paper advocating the
collection of prison statistics by the Gov
eminent. He claimed that the incre ase
of crime was greater among the nativs
than the foreign population. The total
cost of police departments is nearly $l5,.
100000, equivalent to per capita tax Of
II cents. In large cities the tax is much
greater; as $500 in Boston. 1924 in
New York. The revenues derived by
municipalities from license to sell liquor
may be estimated at S1,50O,00O, or one
tenth OF the total cost of the police de-
partments.
There is msnifestly an incongruity
in making, either by legal enactment or
judicial decision, a determinate length
Of time, in the county jail or the State
prison, the penalty of crime. Worse than
that is the practice of making, as in our
police and lower municipal courts, the
payment of a sum of money into the pub
lie treasury the punishment for wrong
done against society. Leaving out what
was said upon these points by those who
furnished papers for the occasion, we
find the whole theory of prison discipline,
as viewed by those men who know the
most about it, to turn upon two pivotal
ideas: the need of religion as a motive
power, and of temperance as habit. The
preaching of Christ, in all his purity of
heart, does more, according to Warden
Hatch, in the Michigan prison, than all
the prison discipline. According to Sec
rotary Wines, the cost of the police de-
partment is ten times, in large cities
more than ten times, the revenue derived
from the sale of liquors. But the police
department is almost the direct outgrowth
of the sale of liquor. "The children OF
light" will become wise enough some
time, doubtless, to answer their own
question, "What shall we do with the
criminal classes" by abolishing the sa-
loon and fostering the church. When it
comes it will be the greatest victory of
right over wrong that the world has ever
seen.
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The EDITOR is assisted by an able corps OF
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS, with correspond
ents in the several States See eighth page
for Special Business Notices.
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FIELD AGENTS:
REV. J. W. McMAsTER. s. 8. WILLIAMS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11

there Is a serious divergence Of opinion between
the National platform and this passage OF his
speech at the Saratoga Convention last Sep
tember:
Whateyrr views men may hold I'm regard to pro-
tecton whether they look at 1t as means to an end
or in Itself good thing the present situation where
by vast sums of money in OF our needs 60 INTO
the National Treasury forbids theories and demands
action The Democratic party during two sessions
OF Congress has shown Itself incompetent to act as to
this surplus in any direction. The Republican party
which finding the country at the outbreak Of the war
with an empty Treasury. has left It thus full to over
flowing. no doubt WIN find In our present dilemma
some practical way of reducing the revenues OF the
Nation the measure of its necessities ana rms con-
slstently with wise protection, where protection may
be needed
For our part we fail to perceive the diver
.gence The platform prOnounceS emphatlcauy
and definitely in favor Of the reduction OF the
surplus 1t forecasts the precise method which
the party will adopt if it returns to power. The
party will take off the taxes on tobacco and
spirits used in the arts, and will revise the tar
if by charging the free list and checking I'M
portations which compete with American in
dustries and labor. The Mills bill, on the
other hand. will increase the surplus by swell
ing importations This policy probably COM
mends itself to the importing trade. 1t is not,
however, the policy of reducing the surplus
consistently with wise protection" which
Mr. Low favored at Saratoga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
THE STATE CONTENTION

The Republican Committee did an eXceIlehO
piece of work yesterday. 1t called the State
Convention for August % at Saratoga, and
perfected its organization so as to be IN prime
condition for the campaign. The time ana
place of the convention will give general sat
isfaction The longer the canvass in this state
the better for the Republicans and the worse
for their opponents. The Republican record
is source CT strength-the best OF campaign
documents-just as the record OF the party
whose official head vetoed the Iigh-LicenSc
and Ballot Reform bills is source OF weak
ness and embarrassment. The Democratic
Committee will naturally favor short cam
paign. There is no occasion to commchd INC
choice of Saratoga. 1t is the place of all others
for summer convention.
OF course, the committees meeting brought
together leading Republicans from all sections
of the State; and the reports made by these
shrewd and experienced observers oil the po-
litical situation in their respective districts
were full of encouragement 1t is evident
that the nomination of Harrison and Morton
has met with hearty response all over tins
great Commonwealth. 1t is evident, too that
the leaders and the rank and file are both full
of energy and enthusiasm. IL is evident thaO
the party, being free from internal dissenSons'
is going to put forth all its strength.
1t is a cheerful outlook, and its benehclal
influence is by no means confined to New
York. The assurance that the Republicans IN
this great field are in splendid fighting trim
will inspire our brethren in all the other states
with the determination to render the best and
most faithful service to the cause Of which they
are capable And to advance in this resolute
spirit until November is to win.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
Personal.

General Iarrison's maternal greatgrandfather, John
Clevcs symmes, who purchased from the Government
the site Of the city Of Cincinnati not the promu
gator Of the "Symmes hoe' notion but was the uncle
and namesake of that fantastic thcorst lie was a
Colonel I'm New Jerseys Revolutionary Army and was
aterward Justice Of the supreme Court OF that state
There has Just been sold in London autograph
letter of Caryle's, in which he says: g have done
little else but sleep and wash myself since got home
out OF Germany"
Walt whtman's condition gives Lis friends much
anxiety. His vital powers appear to be falling
steadily and hopelcssly.
The Duo d'Aumale Will spend the summer In Eng
land
The Rev. Dr. Meredith, of Broohlyn, will remain in
Europe until september.
Nine. Nelson's farewell In London brought in
100000
Mr.. Franklin Simmons, the sculptor who has Just
finished statue of Longfelow for Portland, Maine,
has I'm hand bust of the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin for
the senate Chamber at Washington He VIII return
to Rome In October
Senator Eugene Hale and party Of friends are
spending a few days at The Bluffs Mount Desert
Ferry, Me.
1t is said that Herr Puttkamer, Prince Bis
marks cousin was really dismissed from the Ministry
of the Interior by Emperor Frederick because 1t was
discovered, not only that he had managed TO OBTAIN
possession of the cipher which the Empress victoria
has lattery used when telcgraphlng to England, but
that her private correspondence and the Emperors
always passed through his hands This Minister has
been simply creature Of Prince Bismarck and on
more than one occasion he made great mischief be-
tween the Emperor William and the then Crown Pl1nce
and Crown Princess. Herr Won Ptntkamer, who Tor
forty years has been Junker" of the most offensive
type Is the author of the delectabie saying our age
is bitten by the democratic rabies" He manages the
Reptile Fund.- through which he has created most
INSCRIPTIONS sem-Oiicial press.
"Mrs ex-Prcsident James K. Polk is the appalling
expression used by "The Nashville American In
speakng Of the venerable lady who gave at long range
the signal for the opening Of the Cincinnati Exposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
4 LITTLE BROOKLYN M1TTER

"The Christian Union" casts what little in
huence in politics it retains on the side OF
Cleveland and free trade. This was the latest
form of Mr.. Beechers political activity and
LOYALTY TO his memory properly determines the
choice of the journal formerly conducted by
him. Mr. Peecher, however felt under per-
sonal obligations to TIE TRIBUNE, and never
misreprescnted it, even when he was opposed
to il in politics 1t would be well for his sGc-
cessor to be equally prudent. "The Christian
Unionn knows well enough that THE TRIBUNE
does not find fault with any man for follow
ing in politics his own convictions and acting
in accordance with his conscience. Since 1t
was founded, TIE TRIBUNE has stood steadily
for consciencc-v voting. and been on the moral
side of every public question. Mr.. Low has
been criticised in these columns, not f1r having
conscience, but for having something little
queer which he chose to call a conscience. In
1884 he would not allow the people of his town
to know whether their Mayor, elected and re-
elected mainly by Republican votes. was a
Republican or not on National issues. His
reason for silence was that he had been elected
on n non-paItsan platform. and must not exert
a positive influence. Negative influence he did
exert. and did not cOunteract. His silence and
equiyocal attitude helped the Democratic party
far more than a simple declaration of his in
tenton of voting for Mr.. Blaine would have
aided the Republican side. This sort Of thing
Mr.. Low may consider conscience" Our
ideas of conscience are more robust and prac-
teal.
1t was a mistake We are convinced on second
thought, to resort, even for n single time. to
Democratic epithets, in order to convey to Mr..
Lows mind clear idea of what his new allies
thought of him. In thus describing him, in
their most contemptuous phrase, as II
Sunday school politician" we did injustice
unWittingly TO class Of Christian work
ers who have sound wholesome and efficient
consciences IL would have been more correct
to have described him as carrying his business
sympathieS into his politics when he con-
denned the Republican platform Of tins year.
When he was Mayor he abandoned his private
business in order TO serve the city. Now that
he is private citizen he takes his business
associations and sympathies-those Of an i'm
porter-into his politics and is influenced by
them. Nobody, perhaps, can complain of this.
but it is hardly to be considered question Of
conscience. Mr.. Lows own explanation Of his
backsliding from the Republican faith is that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
Aesp2lprk Dailn Gribm1re
WEDNESDAY, JULY IL, 1888.
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-'rhe German doctors, in their report
on Emperor Fredcrcll's disease, severely criticised
Dr. Mackenzies treatment. - President DlaZs
reelection is assured. - Mr.. Parnell stated his
belief that the Home Rule movement would result
in an Imperial Parliament - Government
measures were made special order in the House OF
Commons - There was u lively debate on in
spiration at the Pan-Presbyterian Council
Congrcss-Both branches in session - The
Senate: Mr. IIoar spoke On the Fisheries treaty;
Mr. Sherman introduced resolution in regard to
trusts. etc. Mr.. Evarts has prepared bill TO APP
propriate S32,5OO for the completion Of the New
burg monument. - The House: Every Re
publican amendment to the Tariff bill was voted
down; Mr.. Hopkins made charge that the Demo-
cratic members of Ways and Means had given
hearing to the rccgrowing interests
Observation-Disclosures to the Convention of Re-
publican State League Clubs began to arrive ii
Saratoga. - Chairmen lIoge and Murphy OF
the Grievance Committee OF the BrotherhoodS OF
Locomotive Engineers and Fircmcn were arrested
ON complaint of the officials Of the Burlington
road charged with conspiracy; fity-ive swltchmcn
of the Burlington road went on a strike at Kansas
City because of the discharge Of two crews. -
Samuel j. Randall was taken seriously Ill on Mon
day in Washington. - The condition Of Cen
eral Sheridan continued favorable - Much loss
has resulted from the heavy rains in the Alissis-
sippi and Ohio valleys
City and Suburban. Republican State Com
mittee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and de-
cided to hold the State Convention at Saratoga
on August %; Cornelius n Bliss was chosen chair
man of the committee. and General John
n. Knapp vce-chairman; General Knapp
issued the call for the convention. - Prepara-
tons for the meeting of the Republican National
Tho oht n
from leading men Of the party. - Commissioner
Dowd testified at the Aqueduct Investigation
in regard to the reorganization OF
the Commission several charges and denials
were made by commissioners and others. ~
The Atlantic cable companies agreed to raise the
rate to % cents word and end their long struggle
- No objection was made to the bill to bridge
the Hudson at the meeting Of the Board OF Army
Engineers - Mrs. j. j. Levy, of No. p West
Fiftieth-st, was instantly crushed to death under
the wheels of a strcet-car. ===N Van Loan the
absconding Jersey City bank clerk, wrote letter
CIRCULATING his father-in-law, COykcndall, from
any rart in the eubezzlcmcnt - The Republ-
can State Committee of New-Jersey elected
officers and chose headquarters IN Jersey City
The winners at Monmouth Park were
Rapine. Sorrento Eurus, Los Angeles, King b.
Brac-a- Ban - Stocks more active with slow
sppreciations, closing strong.
The Weather Indications for to-day Warmer
and fair Temperature yesterday Ill CHEST, ~ de-
crees lowest G5 average II l-2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11

been Just as good reason in the one case rs In
the othcr-that is to say no reason at all
We arc confident that men like the Rev. Dr.
Storrs the Rev. DR.. CuUlcr and others, who
have hastily condemned the Chicago platform
en- this ground, will see, upon further exam
nation. that they have been misled by the
clamor Of few partisan newspapers, which
were nj n loss TO know upon what plausible
pretcxt they could continue their opposition
to the Republican party. and clutched at this
plank as a drowning man catches at a straw.
These men are too intelligent not to see that
they have done the real Temperance party an
injustice, and we trust to their sincerity TO
acknowledge il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN.
THE THEME DISCUSSED BY THE AMERICAN IN
-rIrIwrI, 0r IN crp IrCTION.

5TITCTE OF INSTRUCTION.
Newport, X. l., July lO-The regular exercises
the American Institute of Instruction were opened TINS
morning by George A. Kimball, civil engineer, OF Bo-
ton, with paper on School House Ventilation MI
Kmban was followed by W. IL. Lambert, princlpa
OF tho Duriee High school, Fall River, who presented
the subject of English in the High SCHOOL,
L. Clark seeley, president Of Smith College, SPOKE
on "Woman's Higher Education; Its Dangers anu
Benehtss Mr. seeey thought that young women
neglect bodily exercise more than young men. Incto
Is q greater ratio OF ang health In school anu
academic than I'm college life Tho higher education
tends to servo as an oluipose to sentimental moro-
Ism. As the mind becomes moro educated the physl-
cal body Will DO cared for. OF tho 800 women
who have graduated from smith College IN ton years,
only three have died. and these from causes upon
which their college education could not have inc
slightest influence As 10 the criticism that higher
educ alton units women for tho desires and duties OF
family life, experience shows that the alumnae marry
as readily as the alumni. They may be more par
tcuar IN choice but that Will only assist In tho
development of the race. ~,
The discussion of the paper was opened by Prcs'.
dent j. NJ. Taylor Of \ assar college. fresluehs
George ID. p Pepper, being unable 70 attend, sen, :
letter detailing the experience or Colby university
IN tho matter OF woman's higher education "A,
The evening lecture was BY Hezehlah Butterwortn,
editor Of The Youths Companion HIS theme Wa
Early InsplratienSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
Amusemenis.


BRIGHTON BgAcH-S-Fall Of New Orleans
BRIGHTON BFACU-3:30 and 7:30 Anton scid Concerts,
CAsiSo-s-Sadiy.
EDEN MUsEE-Wax Tahlsaux.
ERAsTINA, g L-Bufalo BIZ.
MApisoN-AvE. AND 59Tg-sT-Day and Evening
Jerusalem and the Crucdxion.
MADISON SQUARE rHRATRE-s:3o-The Keepsake.
ST. GEoRGs-S-Nsro, or The Fall Of Rome.
TERRACE GARDrS-S-Opera
4TH-AyE. AND l9TIl-sT.-tiottysburg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11

The Republican State Committee wisely re-
elected Chairman Bliss, and continued General
KnapD at the head Of the Executive Commit
fee. On account of his absence IN Europe Mr.
Bliss thought it advisable to relinquiSh his du-
ties, but his proposal to resign was summary
rejected before his departure Until Mr.
Bliss return General Knapp will be the OIL
cial head Of the committee, and his experience
lustifies the prediction that the work OF the
campaign will not languish in his hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11

Persons leGrang torn TOR the season. ana sum-
ser tyare'lers, en- hare THE DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed TO tlen postpaid, for 80 cents per month,
the address be,ng changed as often as desired.
TIE DAILY TRIBUNE wiU be sent to any addrcsS
IL, Europe at 81 so per month, rh'eh includes
HE ocean DOstn0e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11

by the Civil Service Commission 10 extend the
classified service SO as TO include the railway SER
vice. This we take It, is to be considered as
proof OF Don NJ Dicltinsons devotion TO the cause
of reform, which the Administration was pledged
10 support but which it has done so much to dis
credit and bring into contempt
When il was proposed early in 8s5, that the
noble old Roman, who has furnished the English
red bandanna as an emblem OF Democracy, should
he made Acknowledgement OF the United States the
response of Mr. Cleveland was in so many words:
He is too old Mr. Cleveland took younger
man with presumably electrical supply OF vigor.
Four years have elapsed, and in the death throes
of his Administration Mr. Cleveland dictates MT.
! Thurmans nomination TO an oihce tha1 may IN
volve tenfold responsibility over the Attorney
Generalship In the interval, until within SIX
months, every possible indignity has been heaped
OH the "Old Roman No friend of his has been
permitted to enter the charmed official Circle wnic
his open enemies in the party have been fed lib
orally at the public crib If Mr.. Thurman was
too old for office four years ago, why not nowF
In view of the fact that there has been so much
official condemnation of the Roach cruisers, the
Atlanta. Chicago and Boston, it seems little re-
marl<able that Secretary Whitney should order
them to be fitted out to take the place of the three
wooden vessels comprising the European
! Squadron This is the most important station 10
! which our naval vessels assigned.
Thirty years ago used my tongue and pen zeal
ousv for the Republican party I'm It's early cOhHr',
With the monstci Of chatielslavery. Its namc and
fame are dear 10 me; and trust that II may no,
become Itself enslavcd to the reactionary riie OIL
! those who would build up monopollcs at the expense
OF the great OF the people.-(Dr Cuyer IN Inc
! Evangelist.
! The most INSCRIPTIONS combination OF monopo-
lists in the Union is the Whiskcy Trust, which
has been built up and is protected by the internal
revenue system. That trust stands in the way OF
temperance legislation. 1t is the financial base of
corruption funds in the interest of saloon politics.
That is the monopoly which lies behind the Demo
cratic party and the drink evil. Our eloquent
friend should get on the right track and denounce
the real monster of iniquity.
In one of our streets the absence Of trees is
an absolutely unfair discrimination. This Is on
Eighth-ave. where it runs along Central Park,
and is now called Central Park West The
sidewalk on the side of Fifth-ave. next the
Park is lined with trees, and the effect is
beautiful But the sidewalk on the side of
Eighth-ave next the Park has not tree
on it, Why is this? Why isn't one side Of
the Park entitled to as good treatment as the
other? Let the trees be planted.