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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
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THE DTTY ON con-

Democratic newspapers that have recently
betrayed their ignorance of the fact that an
thracto coal has been free of duty since 1870
arc trying diversion by arguing that the duty
of 70 cents ton on bituminous coal tends to
keep up the price of anthracite, inasmuch as
the two enter into competition for manufacture
ing purposes. Well, in any event, the Demo-
cratic newspapers ought not to complain, for
the duty on bituminous coal is what it is by
reason of Democratic votes. In the bill as re-
ported the duty was fixed at so cents. but the
Democratic Senators from Maryland and West
Virginia led movement to raise it to 10 cents,
and tho votes Of Senators German and Groome.
of Maryland, Camden and Davis of West Viz
ginia, Call, Of Florida, and Mcpherson, Of
New-Jersey, turned the scale against Repub-
hcan opposition.
"The Philadelphia Record" has lately de-
clared tax on coal to be "barbarous'' tax.
If that be So the Democratic party must bear
the odium of good deal of barbarous taxation.
Edward Mcpherson traces in "The Gettysburg
Star and Sentinel" the history of this tax,
showing that it has existed from the founda-
ton of the Government. The first tariff that
of 1889, levied tax of SO cents per ton on
coal which within a year was raised one-half
TO 81 cents. In 1892 it was raised still further
TO 81 25. In 1912 it was more than doubled
so so. After the war, in 1916, it was cut
down one-half-tO 81 40; in 1924 it was raised
again, 81 g. but nine years afterward was
brought down 10 81 40 again, and then IN 1912
moved upward again to 81 10. In the tariff
Of 1916 the duty was made 80 per cent, or
about 81 80 per ton, and in 1851 was lowered
to "A per cent In 1862 81 ton was fixed as
the rate, and with two increases during the
war remained at 81 % until 1873. Then it
was fixed at 70 cents, where it has renamed
ever since. the effort made in 1888 to reduce 10
having been defeated, as already stated,
through the efforts of Democratic Senator'S
Before another Democratic paper dcnounces
the duty on coal as a barbarous" tax. it should
stop to reflect upon these facts, and, in par
ticular. upon the fact that under the last Demo-
cratic tariff btnminous coal was taxed 30 per
cent. or about 81 30 tOn-nearly double the
present rate-and " all other coal' at the same
tate.
A correspondent directs our attention to
point which it may be well enough to mention
here. The low wages of the Pennsylvania
miners are often pointed out TO prove that
while Protectionist manufacturers and employ
crs are enriched by the tariff. the worklngmcn
30 poor We have already shown what tho
facts are regarding the duty. Our correspond
ont states as a further fact OF interest that
many of the mine-Owners are pronounced FREQ
Traders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

ever. that they had labOriOusiy and carefully
manfred into the matter and after examining
every person. white or black. who could throw
any light upon it. had failed to find any
evidence whatever of any intimidation or tam
pering with the ballot" To this broad state
ment they noted single exception. There
was "rcd circular scattered broadcast
through the town in the name Of the White
League warning Republican candidates that
they must withdraw from the canvass and
colored men that they must not vote. No
RESPONSIBLE author for this circular had been
found, and the grand jurors stated under oath
that there was mo evidence of its having eXer-
cised any influence in the election"
The Judge gravcly thanked the jurors for
having vindicated the public honor of the
town. The farce was ended without smilo
on any face in the courtroom. and the Demo-
cratic editor stood convicted before the town
Of having wantonly sandcred his fellow-citi-
xens He ought perhaps. to have submitted
gracefully to this judicial rebuke. but being an
honest and fearless man he reiterated with
increased emphasis every statement previously
made. adding that tho truth was known of all
men and nowhere disputed. that witnesses
to this crime against free elections could be
found anywhere on the streets, and that the
grand jurors had been guilty of conduct "allke
ludicrous and imbecile." We fear this cour-
aeeous Democratic editor will have to purge
himself for contempt of court. but we congrat-
ulate him on his independence and manhood.
There is at least one man in Jackson who can
not be intimidatcd by red-letter circulars or
white-line Judges and juries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
MUSIO-THE DRAMA.
HERR ALvARY AS LoHENGRIN.

The representation Of Lohengrin' at inc Me'rolor
. Oncra Uonse last hight was sgnaized by an unex'
1911 cbango I'm the cast and one that had been an
nounced The illness Of Herr Robinson compehed
substitution for him Teramund and the services Oh
Herr Emil steger, of the Thaia Theatre were secured
The services were scarcely valuable except so far as
they made the representation possible and prevented
cbanpe NJ opera Neither his voice HIS presence
was canal to the demands made by the difficult role
and the large audience-rOom.
As was to have been expected Herr AlVarys appears
chva.resque His artistic instincts stood him as al
ways I'm good stead and though he did not give par,
tculary striking or original portrayal of the knight
of the Grail, he sang much of the music we'll IL was
at least restfu hear voice which In spite OF much
faulty emission of tone stood the wear of the opera
to the end successfully to relieve the listeners
from the fear that a br a. down would occur before
the last fall OF the curtain. Frau Seid -kraus and
Fraulen Brandt again the represent atlves re.
rectvey of Elsa and 0rtrud and Herr Elmblad Upheld
not altogether successfully the dignity of the King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

calling on the people for more money The
Just outcry which this conduct has raised must
not be understood a. implying Discrimination
to afford DR.. Macdonald all the resources he
needs. II is highly satisfactory to the public
that he feels himself backed both with moral
and financial support in the work Of reorgani-
cation and reform to which he is now giving
bis attention. The character Of the attendants
who nurse and care for the insane Will be much
improved These helpless sufferers will have
the benefit of better medical talent, better food
and more of it, and in all other respects their
surroundings will be moro creditable to tho
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FovYIGN-Louise Michel was seriously wounded
Sunday night; man shot her twice, one bullet
ent,r.ng her head and the other cutting away the
lobe of her ear - NJ. Labiche, the dramatic
author is dead - William O'Brien's health is
much broken by the sufferngs which he has lately
undergone. - Mr.. Edmund Yates continues to
chronicle and critcise the world Of London -
French Commissioner says that the Panama
Canal enterprise is feasible, but recommends
qualification of the work - England is urg-
ing Canada TO make such concessions as will in
sure a settlement of the fishery dispute.
CovGRrsS-Both branches in session -
Senate: Mr.. FRYE discussed the Presidents mes
sage cIiticisng its freetrade policy; the resO-
luton of inquiry into the Jackson, Miss election
was adopted - House: The resolution confirm
ing the majority report of the Elections Com
mittce in the Thobe Carlisle contest was adopted
by vote of 81 to z.
DoNrsrr, .-O'Bren. the cashier. and Morse,
the bookkeeper of the First National Bank OF
Auburn ran away TO escape the result c. an in
vestigaton the bank closed. - The
Lou sana Republicans began their state ConVen-
ton. - The United States Supreme Court de-
MED the Appeal in behalf of Maxwell the st. Louis
murderer - Democratic factions compromised
on Edward Cooper to fill the place of Hubert o.
Thompson in the State Committee. - The Sen
ate adopted resolution requiring DR.. Smith to
make a full accounting of his fees as Health
Officer.
CITY AND SUBURBIN.-The case OF the Orand
Army Veterans arrested for parading on Sunday
adjourned until next Sunday; quoting the law
passed over Governor Robnsons veto. -
Daniel Drscon was hanged, death being instan-
taneous == ]. w Stinson, manager of the
Mctr politan Museum Art Schools, was discharged.
- The Young Mems Christian Association
celebrated its thirty-ffth anniversary. - The
cold wave put out TO sea warmer weather ex-
pected - Charles T. Tones a prominent
citizen of Brooklyn, fed, being detected in sew
eral forgeries - The police captains gave their
annual dinner - George S. Megs dentist,
committed suicide ==A settlement of the Clark
o. n r. strike was reached, and many strikers
will return to work to-day. -- Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt gave a brilliant dance. - The
MAYOR outlined his next message on Rapid Transit
schemes - j. Edward Simmons elected preSi-
dent of the Fourth National Bank. - A
doct RS clerk convicted of practising medicine
without a license - A big tobacco firm failed.
r. Stocks dull, after strong opening yielded
70 raids partially recovered and closed strong.
The Weather-Indcations for to-day: AT first
slightly warmer and cloudy possibly with light
snow and then slightly colder and fair. Tenn
perature yesterday: Highest, 20 degrees; lowest
10; average, Is 3-8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
PEAN OF VICTORY.

"A. Sung by the Free Trade Choiro
Como an ye jolly Traders Free, let's stand in row.
Ard jump upon the PROSTATE form Of him our ancient
foe;
here lie lies
Sam Randalls dead I'll rest his head Let songs G
praise arise!
Chorus.
Let songs of praise arise,
Let songs Of praise arise
Sam Randals dead
I'll rest his head)
Let songs Of praise arise.
We caught him up al Harrisburg and vanly did no to
To beat back that fatal daywe smOte him hip and
thigh;
Aye, hip and thigh, before. behind, smotc Proteo
And Scott proud waved the Free Trade flag above the
field wont
Chorus-Let songs of praise arise, etc.
Well may shout OF triumph ring from every hill ard
dale,
We've showed Jonah overboardthe devil take the
whale;
Well Cleveland clap his hands and high exalt
his horn,
We've pucked from out the party's side its most dis
tressing thorn
ChOrus-Let songs Of praise arise, etc.
Ills cold where Billiards madly rage DER Western
pralries dfcar,
But Randals laid out colder stir upon his Keystone
bier;
No door-nal that driven home In Adams early day
Is half dead and gone he the grean Samuel J.
Chorus-IeA songs of praise arise, etc
Csobersecond thought postscrlpt)
But say-mayhap our pacan Of Joy Is rather prems-
ture,-
That Randall will remain deceased we may not DO 50
sure;
For often I'm the days agone hos made fear aad
quake
BY starting up and striking out at Samuel Us own
wake
Chorus.
flushed BIO tho song of praise,
flushed be the song of praise,
It's Randall way
Not dead to stay.
flushed be tho song OF praise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

The appeal of Maxwell. the murderer. to the
Supreme Court of the United States has met the
same fate as the appeal made in behalf of the
Anarchists. There will DO no interference
with the death sentence imposed by the Mis-
souri, courts. Nlaxwclrs only hope lies in
supplication for executive clemency, and there
is no reason why this should be iavorably
regarded. The murder of Prcller is TO be cX-
plated as it deserves to be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
Amnsfment9.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC S-Mazulm.
kfJoU OPtR, 'lousH-sl5-Ths Corsaw
CArNo-S-Frminia
DAYS THEATRE Railroad OF Lava
DocKsTADYR's-e:30- Mnstr~ls
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-s--Insids TRACK
LycKUM THBATRE-s:l5-The WIFE
MADISON SQUARE The .rRs-s:3o-Heart OF Hssrss
NIRio's GARDEv-s A Run OF i.ncE
STAR THEArRR-2 and Cheek a. ~
STANDARD rHE,rRE-S-Paut X auvar'sr AAa'0A'
THALIA-s-Pessart
UNION SQUARE rHsATRg-s:l5-The HenrietsA
WAILAcK's->:I5-DAhbe Cssstanun.
bru kvpVrE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
l4THsT THEATRE-s-Litte Puck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
THE BOSTON IDEAS IN CARMEN

The manager OF the Boston Ideals" would do well
to drop Carmen from his repertOry, at rate while
in NewYork His singers scarcely equal to tho
requirements of such light operas as |" Maltha' and
The Daughter of the Regiment" Last night their
efforts to deal with the vocal and dramatic difficulties
of 4" Carmen" sometimes ludlcrously, but moro
often painfully inadequate. Few modern operas do
msnd from the princip les stronger acting than does
Bizet's masterpiece.
Nile. dc Lussan's pretty little voice occasion
ally heard to advantage, but her acting generally
meaningless and frequently exaggerated Mr.. Apple
by's harsh and stISdent tenor unmuscal
than in Martha and his attempts at acting suggested
mariOnette. He had lifting companion picture in
the Escamillor of Mr.. Mr.. W. III. Clark To any
who could recall Minnie Hauk. Del Pucnte and Cam
panni, the performance Of last night simply
cruel buresque. The male chorus was at times
atrOcously OF tune. Miss Ida Klein's solo IN tho
third act was the best sung number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
A BOOK THAT WOULD BE REAr
I,.o,, IN . Dosto,, U.roJJ

IL Mr. Blaine writes book recording his Journey.
ings round tho world, II will be read Tho people
like az authors those whom they know. And the
better they know them, tho they will read what
thew write. Two celebrated Americans have pre-
ceded Mr. Blaine In this experience, aud have let the
world know What they saw-Willlam IL Seward and
General Grant Stewards was the better book Of tho
two, but IL Is not half rs much read ~ Grants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

II murdcrers are to be hanged instead of
consigned to an electric chair. it Will be well to
have the job done always with as much skill
and dispatch as marked the execution at the
Tombs yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

Congress made good start in passing the bill
creating the office Of Commissioner of Fisheries
and the President has done his part in making
the bill law. In selecting the new Commissioner,
he was limited in his choice to a man cOnversant
with fish and fisheries. Mr.. Mcdonald, who was
nominated for the office yesterday, is pronounced
mn excellent man. lie was connected with Pro
fessor Baird in the Smithsonian Institution and is
earnestly devoted to the work which he is to
take in charge. This was plainly not place TO
be filled by a politician.
Suppose some OF these days every professional
lobbyist in the State could be induced TO join his
fellows in the Assembly Chamber. Then suppose
after the last of the gang had arrived-bangl the
entire ceiling should come down
The Hon. David Dudley Field objects to the
phrase the United States is" lie says it
shopld be the United States are 1t is true
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

speech which he made yesterday on the resolu-
ton to refer the Presidents message to the
Committee on Finance is brlmful of facts and
suggestions He would repeal the tobacco tax
altogether and the tax On spirits used in arts
and manufactures. II the Democrats honestly
wish to get rid of the surplus. Mr. Frye is sure
that they can easily do it by establishing coast
defences, increasing the Navy, building up the
merchant marine, etc This speech is an admir-
able supplement TO that Of Senator Sherman.
The excellent work done by the Dung Men
Christian Association in this city has often
been commended, and the annual meeting last
night furnishes occasion for another good word.
There are now eleven branches here and The
aggregate attendance during the year has been
nearly a million. To get fair idea OF the
benefits flowing from this institution 1t is only
necessary to think of the use to which the men
who enjoy its privileges would put their time In
the absence of the opportunities which 1t affords
for moral and intellectual improvement. There
is no doubt that there would be a marked IN
crease in evil and crime if the branches of this
Association were not generously maintained.
Let the Association then. be encouraged and
strengthened in every department Of its good
work. t.-llA,4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24
THE NEW PROGRAMME Ar DOcKsTADER,s

Dockstader keeps on his programme this week the
amusing sketch Camel Armucke,n in which sOmo
OF the best points OF a recent trial humoroUsly
dealt with DockSader the counsel for the plaintiff
is highly funny, and his pathetic appeals to the jury
awaken universal sympathy Z" Del sarte' 4" steel
Make Eyes System OF Acting introduced Mrs.
BlOter' the society actress, who DESTROYS Of taking
lessons in the dramatic art and eclipsing all previous
professional beauties. In the course OF this sklt
Hamlet's' advice to the players IS given with mo-
chanical illustrations of the text, tho air being sawn
with real saw, and the mirror that IS held up TO
nature is genuine looking glass The Orange Grove
wedding is a capital song and dance act our
MnnIe,' the bright parody of Erminie,' brings
capital entertainment to jolly conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

that official documents issued in Washington
usually use the plural verb. But the fact that
the United States is is right cannot longer be
DISPUTED. Thousands Of lives and millions Of
treasure were spent to make it :" is and is 1t
shall ever remain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

The Readings former employees are said to
be disappointed at MIR. Corbin's outspokcn
manifesto They have no reason to be. Mr.
Corbns previous utterances have been in line
with his last positive statement. The miners
may as well make up their minds that there
will be no back-down by the company. The
sooner they realize this the better for them
and for the public. A strike is bad thing
anyway; strike without justification cannot
be ended too quickly.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

Louise Michel barely escaped assassination at
the hands of fellow Anarchist. The Anarchist rule
of murder is apparently one that will work both
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

Our police have received a good deal of de-
served praise of late; but they must have
care not to forfeit the good opinions they have
won. The arrest Of Grand Army post on
sunday for attempting TO parade at the funeral
of dead comrade was piece
Of petty tyranny of sort that
,,e do not care to see repeated. There
may have been technical violation of minor
section Of the law, but precedent was on the
side of the veterans. A martinez spirit on the
pant Of police officials should be repressed.
Senator Frye has peculiar qualifications for
discussing the Presidents free-trade message
and forecasting the effects of such policy as
Mr.. Cleveland and many Of his sympathizers
would foist upon the country. In his recent
visit to Europe he made careful inquiries as to
the condition of laboring men and women.
their wages home comforts. etc. not obtaining
bis information at secondhand, but going
directly to the people themselves. His testi-
snony Is Therefore that Of an expert. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

NJ. de Lesscps, the grand Frenchman,' neg
ected to state in his political appeal to the share
holders of the Panama Canal his own function
in the next electoral campaign. Is he general
election agent for the MonarchistsP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-24

Now that there is golden opportunity to Sc
cure Quarantine reform Governor Hill ceases TO
be Quarantine reformer. He reminds us OF the
military company, the first section of whose regu-
lations was in time Of war this company shall
immediately disband"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-30

but Rule knocked the pistol up receiving
ONLY scalp wound. Rule then fired two
more shots one of them taking effect in
the shoulder of Goodman, who seemed to
be attempting to separate the combat
ants. A number of men rushed from the
church and stopped the fight. William
West ran away unhurt Rule was able to
get up and walk into church, but John
West was carried home in a dying con-
dition. Rules injuries are not dangerous
and Goodman is not seriously wounded.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-30
ASSAULTED AT CHURCH.
A Fatal ARRAY at Knoxville Last Even
ing.

KNoxvILLE, Jan. 30.-As James F.
Rule, city editor of the Knoxville Jour
nal, was entering church last evening, ac-
companied by his wife, he was attacked
by three men on account of communi-
cation which appeared in the Evening
Journal rejecting upon DR.. T. A. West.
City Physician. Rule refused to give
the name of the author of the communi-
cation. West struck him and attempted
to bear him to the ground. Rule drew
revolver and shot John West through
the body. William West then fred at
Rule, the ball passing through Rules
wrist. John West then cut Rule in the
back seven times William West placed
his revolver at Rules forehead and fred,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-01-30
4 CeIOrea EsayislleY xyached.

ANTE CRY, La, Jan. 30.-Ben Ed
wards, (colored), who so grossly assaulted
Miss Catharine Hughes. a white girl,
living near here, on Friday last, was cap
tured by the Sheriff and lodged in Jail
Saturday night. Subsequently hum
dred citizens compelled the Sheriff to
give them the keys OF the jail. They
TOOK Edwards out, carried him about a
hundred yards from the Jail and hanged
him TO tree.