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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-22

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01

Of threatened industries will become better
understood, and tho disposition of working
men better appreciated, with every week OF
the session. 1t may seem to some partisans
that IL would be well 10 let the Democratic ma
jority complete it's fatal blunder BY passing
the bill in the House before the strength OF
popular opposition is realized. But patriotic
duty requires the use Of all proper means to in
sure the defeat Of the measure, and every mem
her of the House is bound to act as If he could
not know what the Senate might do. Another
month will make it harder than it is now for
tho Democratic managers to hold votes Of their
own marty. and it will strengthen the convic-
tion of some Democrats that the passage of tho
measure would make Democratic defeat certain
There is another thing to be considered. Re-
publcan opinion in some States needs to DO
enlightened in regard to the practical effect OF
this measure upon particular Industries. Tho
general debate has presented considerations OF
one sort only. The direct and personal in
te,est OF voters in particular features OF tho
tariff is matter which needs quite as much TO
he thoroughly understood, and the bearing OF
tho Mills bill upon their interests. In some
nars Of the country there are Republicans still
who imagine that protection does them injury,
or that important changes in the direction OF
lower duties would be beneficial. Discussion
of details will help greatly to clear away dark
nos, and misinformation and for Republican
unity and effectiveness that Is one thing es-
peoally needed.
When this bill was first offered it was justly
pronounced political trick-a measure de-
signed to serve as tho platform and the engine
~ n marty. II was believed that the trainers
Of the bill did not seriously expect to carry II
through both houses, even with modihcation'
but were merely striving for partisan issue
which would help them In certain quarters
Nothing has yet occurred to change that view
There are some Republicans who favor modifi-
cation of the tariff But those who favor the
sort of changes made by the Mills bill pub them
selves at war with the Republican party on
vital issue. II is one thing to desire tariff re-
duction, and a very different thing to favor "a
first firm step toward free trade" On the
other side, the efforts of the Administration
have been successful in breaking down much
of the Democratic opposition to the measure
and that is also good. Constituents cannot DO
bribed with post offices. nor bullied by vetoes'
No representatives can. Those Democratic
voters who once learn that they cannot trust
Democratic representative to defend their in
terests against Democratic National ADMIN
ietrstion will probably have sense enough IN
future to defend their industries by their votes'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
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TaE PENUIhG BlLL

Nh. Mills has caucus resolution binding
Democrats 70 support no other amendments TO
bis Tariff bill than those which his Dark
Lantern committee may propose. This great
ly simplifies the duty of Republicans They
are not TO be allowed TO perfect the bill in good
faith, with any hope that il they can offer con-
vincing reasons for any amendment some Dem
ocratio members may be patriotic enough TO
support them. 1t follows that they arc COM
pclled to Judge and 10 act upon the bill as
whole, and to employ all means in their power
10 beat the measure because it is essentially
bad. They have the right, and to their con-
stituents it is their duty, to offer great many
amendments which test the willingness Of the
majority TO refrain from injuring particular in
dustrics. While Republicans are thus striving
faithfully to defend the industries of their con-
stituents, they are also forcing the Democratic
majority to 90 upon tho record as refusing to
consider sound reasons for sparing particular
industries.
Delay will defeat this bill. The condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
REFORM IN OREGON

On Monday next the voters of Oregon will
elect Supreme Court Judge, Representative
in Congress, and Legislature which will
choose successor to Senator Dolph. 1t thus
appears that the coming election is one OF i'm
portance to the whole country, and one which
might reasonably be expected to enlist the
energy of both parties. 1t is certain that the
Democratic leaders have been making extraor-
binary efforts to win. The result will be made
known lust as their National Convention Is
settling down TO business in st. Louis and 1t
is manifest that the news Of victory in Oregon
would be particularly welcome piece OF IN
telligence to the assembled reformeIs. The
possibilities Of the case were early impressed
upon the mind of the Chief Reforper, and
Dir. Cleveland at once indicated the great
principle that the Presidency is an executive
office by executing the pretty scheme Of send
ING the versatile John P. Irish all the way
from San Francisco to Oregon. Mr. Irish
entered upon his missionary labors with great
energy and devotion, though there is an I'M
worthy suspicion afloat that he has rather over
done the business, and that after his six weeks
sojourn among them the people of Oregon arc
getting dreadfully tired of him. Possibly this
is the reason why our own and only Smith
Weed started suddenly for Oregon last week,
travelling incognito as the Duke of Albany,
with a private secretary slowed away in the
upper berth and several mules in the baggage
car.
1t 10 solemn thing to be a reforner.
When once man has become thoroughly sat-
urated with the idea that public office is a
public trust. SO that he is everywhere recog
nizcd as the very incarnation of the creed, he
is liable at any moment to be snatched from
the firesde where he is leading simple, Chris
tian life and compelled to face terrible tempta-
tions in the wilderness. We tremble for Mr..
Irish and Mr.. Weed, but the cause is moro
precious than any man. and if their ruin is
essential to its salvation, the sacrifice will be
gratefully accepted by the faithful. So far as
we can see the only hope for them lies in the
doctrine of the perseverance Of the saints, and
that doctrine, we are panied to say, has been
knocked endwisc, so to speak, in recent years.
They will probably return to their homes in
q sorry plight, but their mission will not have
been in vain il it serves to remind the country
anew Of the lofty intelligence, the unflinching
courage, the unselfsh devotion and the ex-
Quisite sense of honor which sit enthroned In
the White House and preside over this era Of
,1fcrrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
MR. CUR1ISs UNCONSCIOUS HUuOR

Doubtless Mr.. George William Curtis in
tended that his recent address before the
National Civil Service Reform League should
be taken seriously. For the League is not an
organization which panders to frivolity, neither
has Mr.. Curtis ever striven for the laurels of
great American humorist. Still, there is one
passage in the address which, when viewed in
connection with some related facts, fairly
bubbles over with fun.
In the passage referred to Mr.. Curtis argues
that there can be no thorough reform of the
Civil Service until the Constitution is amended
SO as To make the President Of the United
States ineligible for second term. MIR. Curtis
expresses himself strongly on this point, and
By way of fortifying his position, calls otten-
ton to what De Tocqueville, Andrew Jackson,
William Henry Harrison, Henry Clay, Daniel
Webster. Charles Sumner and Grover Cleveland
have said. They have all affirmed what Mr.
Curtis insists upon-that the welfare of the
country demands that the President shall not
be eligible for reelection. Now, what are the
related facts which food this passage of Mr.
Curtis's address with delicious an irresistible
humor? They are:
Fact 1: The Grover Cleveland whom Mr..
Curtis quotes as asserting that the eligibility
Of a President for reelection is {" most serious
danger 10 that calm, deliberate and intelligent
action which must characterize a government
of the people, Is the same Grover Cleveland,
President of the United States, who is now
diligently engaged in running for renomina-
tion.
Fact 2: The George William Curtis who, as
president of the Civil Service Reform League
is thus committed to opposing Mr.. Cleveland's
ambition for second term, is identical with
the George William Curtis who, as editor of
d" Harper's Weekly is laboring for Mr. leve-
lands reelection.
There may be droller situation than this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01

rtrsst, where sideways have been provided
INIT n has a chance now to diminish the pole
Uu;aanoe in q negative way-by refusing to
,llu,u coles and wires to be put UP. Inc
ooint a raised in connection with the awards
In IfrAtinR streets by electricity. II appears
that some companies have made BIDS ior ter
rftery where they have no poles, and these
oannot be set up without authority from the
BOARD. The contracts must be awarded to tho
lowest bidders an6<he companies getting thom
will have no recourse but to 90 underground
Te get even few conductors carrying power
ful currents buried is desirable, II only as
test of the availability Of the subwaJs for
such wires
II will be seen from the annopncemens
nrfnted in another column that a State Con-
yention Of the clubs included in the Republican
League of New-Yor is to be hold in Saratoga
on July IL. Officers Of the League Will be
elected and means for promoting the work OF
tho Republican party in the coming campaign
will be determined on. AS the convention
will ocour three weeks after tho nomination 10
made at Chicago, a ratification meeting Will
be IN order, and several men Of foremost rank
in the councils Of the party will doubtless
mako addresses Tho clubs should mako ar
early to be represented at the
convention, not only by duly accredited dele
gates, but by al many Of their members az
can conveniently 60 to Saratoga A large ana
gathering there 10 e2pccted'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
PERSONAL.

Mr. George Riddle has been made an honorary Ho'l-
Der Of the Browning Club of Boston
Mr.. Phelps the Minister to England, has been troue
fishing at Ripton, Vermont, this week.
At tho unwilling of the Maria Theresa monument as
Vienna many thousand eager eyes looked on. tut 'no
Empress, who had not been seen for moro imam S,A
years upon public occasions She was dressed IN darn
brown SATIN with beaded embroidery, and, noe"l'h.
standing derce sum- wore boa round her neck Iaii
and graceful as ever the sombre character OF her
conrasted with the brllancy of the scene ana was
dsappolntment to the ladies, who look to her Tor an
example of fashion and elegance. The Emperor leo
her to the tent while the two daughters, Giseia aoo
Valerie and several other prncesses srr the
sculptor, advanced and begged pernss " HN md
the monument The Emperor gave res sel Slowly
and gradually while the Emperor and all the genue-
present uncovered.
The resignation of Dr. Martin B. Anderson, Tor moro
than thirty years president of the University Oh KOCH
ester has created much interest in literary circles, nos
only respectng the proposed retirement OF the ven
cradle Dr. Anderson but respecting his probable sue
csssor. Among those most favorably mentioned are
tho Rev. David L. Hill, LII d. president OF buSAngI'
University Lewsburg, Penn, ana ProIsssor ~, ~ ~
Chester Penn Dr. Hill is Of the youngest couege
presidents the country but has writtea teAIDooAs
on rhetoric, logic and psychology
Mr. Joseph Cook has just returned to his post as
tour of two months through Toronto, Chicago. st.
Ionis. Topeka, Dcs MoInes and many other towns as
far West as Hastings Neb. He returns IN the oest oi
health, and Will go to his residence d. Nhn Se~'' H
George, about June 20.
There has been some controversy as 70 whether
General Sheridan actually rode over the bfeastwofAS
at the baltic Of Missionary Ridge few years ago
no wrote as follows about 1t TO personal friend: mo
fact of the case is that in the stormng OF Missionary
Ridge was mounted, and rode over the breastworAs
crownIng the crest of the ridge, at point perhaps
four hundred yards south Of Braggs heaadua s
have always taken special pride in the conduct OF my
command at Missionary Ridge, Cedar Creek fl'e
Forks and Sailors Creek
Mr. Stephen 3. Elkns with his family left the city
rssterdav for his country seat at Deer Park, Nd,
where they will pass the summer.
Philadelphia, May S1-Grant Memorial university
OF Athens, Tenn, at its commencement yesterday
conferred the degree of Doctor OF Laws on senator H
land Stanford and the Rev. Dr. j. Henry smytho' VI
this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
WEDDING ATJlNaICA PLAIN.

Boston, May 81 speciaD. 1t was very pretty cere-
mony at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain
this morning which united in marriage Irving 8.
Meredith, of "The Boston Journal staff, and Miss
Lille W. Tucker, daughter Of Thomas W. Tucker The
marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. r. II.
Meredith D. d.. father of tho groom, assisted by the
Rev. Richard Meredith an uncle. The bride looked
charming In dress of heavy white corded silk, trimmed
with duchesse lace, with shaped throat and elbow
sleeves. She carried handsome bunch of lilies of the
valley. Her bridesmaids were Miss May L. Tucker,
her sister, and Miss Lucille Brsbine. Walter f.
Adams was best man, and the ushers were Messrs.
Morton D. Mitchell, George A Rich, Warren W. Tucker.
and A. A. vessels. Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith received
the congratulations Of their relatives at Mr.. fuckers
home In sedgwckst, and then departed on their
wedding trip. They VIII 1--we at No, 10 Arllngton7st.
Tomplins Avenue Congregational Church. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
TIE METHODIST CONFERENCE

The Methodist Episcopal Church has reason
10 be proud Of the record Of the Conference
iust ended. It has done the work that came
before it thoroughly and well. 1t refused in
deed to admit women as delegates, in spite OF
tho fact that probably majority in the Cnurch
are in favor of their admission. But its re-
fusal was based simply on constitutional bar
ricr, and it opened the way toward the last OF
the session for the Church in its Annual Con-
ferenccs to remove that barrier in due and legal
form. It settled the disputed status of Bishop
Taylor by deciding that he possesses all the
powers Of a Bishop in his own field, Africa
1t organized another similar Missionary EpS-
copate in India by electing as Bishop Dr. mo
burn, successful missionary. But it refused
to appoint Bishop for Japan, because such an
appointment would have prevented the union
which is now impending between the American
and the Canadian Methodist churches in that
country. The granting of local self-govern-
ment to the Church in Japan will give great
impetus to that mission. And in all the mis-
sionary jurisdictions named above, as well as
in China, the Church may now look forward to
still greater successes in the future.
The Conference also put on record its hiSh
estimation of the value Of womans work in the
Church, by providing for the organization OF
an Order Of Deaconesses, radical step indeed
for Mcthodism, but one in line with the best
thought of all Christian churches. Another
radical measure was the extension of the min
isterial term TO FIVE years instead OF three. This
does not mean of course that preachers shall
be obliged to remain five years with one church.
Their appointments will still be renewed an
nually, but five years is the extreme limit for
which they may be so renewed. This extern
sion of the term will do much to strengthen the
Church in the large cities, in which it has un-
doubleday lost ground because of the short
ministerial term. In their tenure OF office the
preachers now como next to the Bishops, the
Editors and General Secretaries no longer hold
ing that position. Lastly, the Conference has
selected az Bishops, General Secretaries and
Editors mon of worth and prominence in the
denomination, who will doubtless perform with
zeal and fidelity the important duties OF their
office, and who will reflect credit upon the
Church of which they are officers.
The conspicuous ability of the members com
posing this General Conference was manifest
all through the long session In their zeal for
religion and morals, in their patriotism, and in
their Astounding common sense they reflected
credit not only on the great body whose repre-
sentatives they were, but on the American peo-
ple from whose ranks they came.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
THE NEWARK HARMOyI r SOCIETY.

Mr.. Dudley Bucks musical setting TO Tho Light
of Asas had its first serious performance last night
In tho Newark First Baptist Church by the Newark
Harmonic Society. Tho cantata given about a
year ago, tho chorus being accompanied by piano
and an organ. That was not what the composition
merted; the beauty OF the work needs the aid Of
such an orchestral support 1t received last night
from a contingent Of the Philharmonic Society Of this
city, Tho chorus numbers nearly 100 voices, and
was skllfully led by Mr. r. NJ. Bowman, who Is well
known hero. The solosts we're Mrs. Louie ~
Ieebles soprano; Mr.. William Donnison, tenor, and
Dr. Carl 4 Martin, bass. There was large audience
present. aud tho occasion was most enjoyable Tho
Harmonic Society Is to be congratulated for Its work
last night, we'll as for introducing such compost
tfan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
DEATH BY GAS.

The shocking death of a woman and little
girl at Elberon, through the leaving open OF
gas-jet is only the latest of long list OF
tragedies which are not to be classed with
the results of sheer ignorance as shown by
rustics in the blowing out of the gas. 1t is to
be noted that many deaths arc every year
recorded in which this kind of ignorance
cannot be postulated In the Elberon case one
Of the gas-jets was found turned on full, but
It is not credible that it was blown out, and
there have been so many similar cases that
very queer theories have had to be invented
to account for the facts. Thus when somebody
is stuff coated by gas from an opened Jet and
the theory Of ignorance and that OF SUICIDE
are alike untenable, it 10 conjectured that the
victim, in turning out the gas, unwlttingly
turned it on again, and so left 1t. Perhaps this
is better than no explanation, but it is GER
tainly not very plausible. A gas-faucet so
loose that 1t could be turned ON unconsciously
after being turned off would almost necessarily
be so loose that the leakage of gas from 1t
would be sufficient to suffocate any one even
when it was turned of.
It may be that an intoxicated man could, In
fumbling about gas-jet turn it on after turn
ing it off but intoXication cannot be adduced
as an efficient cause in many Of these cases.
and what is to be said when the victim was
clearly sober? Obviously, if any kind OF
burner now in use, in hotels particularly, is
80 constructed as to lend itself to this extremely
dangerous form of disarrangement, some special
steps ought to be taken to remove 1t and
put in an apparatus not susceptible OF such
reversal The screw principle, which has been
largely employed for regulating and e4tinguSh-
ing gas in various countries of Europe, is not,
of course, entirely free from danger, since 1t
can be turned either way But 1t cannot be
so turned unwittingly, and that is strong
point in its favor. 1t can be used Cor abuseO
by suicide, but it can also be trusted not to
suffocate innocent people who have no desire
to die. Evidently, however, a gas-regulator
or faucet which can be guaranteed not to open
the pipe when it should close it is demanded,
and it would be nothing more than a Just
measure of protection for the public if hotel
keepers were generally required to use such
safety faucet for at present no amount OF pre-
caution or intelligence seems to render impos-
sible these nocturnal slaughterA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01
GENERAL sRERMANs DISAPPOINTMENT

nrr,srNn tn THINK THAT HE WAS LEFT OUT
nrs,cNpn1.y FROM THE LIST OF INVITED GUESTS
The statement published yesterday with regard TO
General Sherman's absence from the Decoration DAY
review and from Memorial Services at the Aetropo-
fran Onera House in the evening. that the only living
American General had been overlooked In giving out
tbs invitations. was received with increduty both by
cr,rd ARMY men and the public. That such con-
nuous character should have been forgotten did seem
almost impossible but It turns out to be true Inc
Ceneral was seen at hts room In the FIN AVenue
Hotel last evening, and said:
vas Z. "a fact that received no invitation TO the
memorial services New York either for day or eVeh
In, IA far az the review concerned 1t made no
difference for had promised to 90 to Hoooken ana take
r,rt IN tho unwilling OF the Soldiers Monument there
That invitation accepted two months ago ana IL proved
most interesting and impressive occasion. But was
sorry the opportunity TO hear MI Dcpew anu
Colonel IngersolI 1 returned from Hoboken fes
sure that would find card of admission to the opera
House had been but there was none In my box
NV secretary says is positive that none was received
either this month or last
have not lost letter Of any description years. II
the invitation which said have been signed In the
latter mart OF April sent to ST. Louis by mistake o
they still claim member Of my Post there 10 would
have been remaed hero and should have had 1t
days ago. feel 1t In my boxes. though, that the neglect
was not Intentional No. there are no Grand Army
men anywhere who would pass me by purposey. But
regretted wanted TO hear Depew and Ingersou
I went down stairs and tried to buy ticket for seat
but 1t and had to give IL up am afraid that
they think nowadays than they
do OF the who fought the counsrys battles hear
hs they plenty OF boxes at the Opera House FOR men
who never fred shot, and three OF these boxes am told
were empty Wednesday evening
General Sherman expressed much apprehension 10
garding General Sheridan.
have Just received telegram from Colonel NJ. "
Sheridan saying that and is now rest
Inn ef1y lint QiyeSn i
full Of these relapses expecting another dispatch
soon dread It's coming lest 1t contain bad news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-01

Tho Providence Journal" taking counsel Of
a transformation fostered by its growing fondness
for the Democratic party, remarked the other day
that no Democratic ofiice-hoder has been bold
enough to have himself elected delegate to a
National Convention that is to nominate candi-
date for the Presidency" Whereupon " The
Philadelphia Press" informs "The Journal that
if n will take up list of delegates to ST. Louis
from Pennsylvania it will find that it embraces
no less than four Democratic ofice-holdcrs. Now
let us wait and listen to The Journal" while
in doubleleaded BREWER it sternly calls upon the
President to remove these four offenders