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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
DEMOCRATS ALARMED IN MISSOURI

ST. Louis Sept. 80 Special Never I'm the political
history Of Missouri have the Democrats been con-
frontcd with so many signs Of defeat in the pres
cnt camnaign Governor Marmadukc elected
four years ago by 500 majority. The indications now
arc that t. f. Kimbal the Republican candidate for
the Same Office, will be elected In November The
state viii go for Cleveland, but tho Republican lead
or, a4e confident that IL viii lot go for Francis, the
Democratic nominee for Governor. lie Is grain
Spectator. and the Fsuncr' Alliance and The wheel
c,s have declared against him. Lasr night the Re
publican state COmmi'tcc and the mon LABOR elate
committee held meeting and decided to pull together
The UniOn Labor candidate for Governor VIII loo
Withdrawn this week, and the Union Labor mon Will
indnIse Mr.. Khnball In return for this The RepuD-
licans Will support the Union Labor candidates for
the Legislature. The Democrats are panc-5lF!cke Ken
at this trade and working as they never worked
LIZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

support of Mr.. Miller and of the principles which
he represents.
OTHER CLERGYMEN WHO THINK THE SAME WAY
The Rev Dr. Charles II. Parshurst, of the Madi-
son SQUARE Presbyterian Church, in reply to the
reporters question, said
/ abomnaie Hi. should deeply regret to see him
reelected in the face Of all that he represents.
do not care TO 30 Into details II not necessary
he having shown himself to he antagonlstic 10 an
that f. pure and for The best interests oi me peop
surprised that the Democratic parry ssp,1 na,1
allowed his nomination, when such cah'uual a ,n
such an cannot but ALLEVIATE not Only all ilo
best elements of tin Demdcracy but the eon'ueraTc
number Of iadependcnt voters. who exert posi'iNo
Influence aud force II IS certainly cue, tIGm ION, OF
moray feel It ~ ~ warmer enc Miner
DR.. William H. huntington rector OIL or'co
Church saio
On principle shall not vote for HUI because hess es
no has appealed TO them for support J am wee,
president Of the Church censS be Prohbon
movement Is not the way to reach tho restraint OF
iquor-drinking. Mr. Miller is good man and Shsl
VOte for hin.
The reporter found the Rev. Or. John r Paxton
NJ the West PRESBYTERIAN Church. at his home, NO.
81 West Forty-siXth-st. lie said;
Will vote for Mr. Miller, because he IS a gentle,
hn ,at tvpe Of RcpubIicanism and believe in what
he represents all am in favor OF High License
believe in two parties and two distinct issues If
the Democracy sides with the whlshey eenche IN, INA
The Rev: DR. James NJ. King, pastor Of st.
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, seventy
frst-st and Nnth-ave., SAID:
when we consider either the personal character Oh
the men, their public services. or TIC prihcip, wi
which they stand 1t is difficult for me as citizen
TO comprehend how men possessing either decent or
patriotic instincts can hesitate IN nhcir support "
Warner Miller as against David b. Hill
Dr. King also said that he had the greatest con
Gdence that General Harrison would carry the
State of New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

own prices We should be at their mercy. and m.
employees OF orr wOchs would BE- sechiOg some other
means OF livelihood
DRAGGING DREssMAKEIs' Bills INTO POLITICS.
Wabash. Ind. Sept. 80 (>pccial.- Anna Dickinson
oppressed some feeling last night over dispatch
from New York, published in Chicago. which siaiesl
that Chairman Quay, OF the Republican National
Committee Is in a peck Of trouble over Miss DckD-
son. as she pIlins up expenses ~ fearful ia'e,
demanding extra accommodations W iv'H' h'l si,"p
fpgcars: that she had demanded thar the expenses
OF two lady companions be paid and mar mihlns
bills amounting to nearly sIOCO had been presented
10 the committee.
=. This Is a pure fabrication said Mss DICKINSON
81 am scarcely acquainted with Chairman quay. ssd
he had nothing TO do with engaging M. "@s nos
asked 10 talk on high ta.if, q the dspaicn STATE.
was left free 10 choose my own pph,y an hne o,
thought have no lady companions except ny nal
m care for me when H. 1 have asked for no ~. "a
accom- nodations. and for the dres;-ma. bll.,
we'll no bills have been presented nor VIII ihrF -
The idea OF trying to get up An issue 90 ths shnIe'
of dry- goods ! cannot imagine what should pump.
any one TO write such insane drVeL Ny RIA rs
with tho National Committee arc pesffN! ma
moi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
WHY LABOR PARTY MEN ARE FOR MILLER.

The AntiPovcrty Society held wellattended
meeting at Cooper Union last evening pr. Jcre-
mIah Coughlln who presided In referring to his trial,
to be held tomorrow the charge Of violating the
lottery law at the AntPoverty Fair at Madison square
Garden. said We not selling any lots or
chances, and II any sold chances, it was against
my directions. In spite Of the Society for the Pro
ventlon Of Crime, we Will make the fair success
Dr. McGlynn then made strong argument In favor
OF ballot reform. He said: We would make
gigantic stride toward the purity and tho sancty of
the ballot by adopting the Australian system one
OF the great political art Is has given evidence Of us
willingness to give ballot reform 10 the people OF THIS
state, while the Democratic party seems TO have MADE
Il principle TO against l. Therefore II J., mar
the United Labor party has decided not to nominate
any candidate for C0vcmDr but 10 vote for the cand-
iac Of the party that has promised to give us ballot
reform"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
TO produce one ton OF
n 4. 80 InnnAa lNInur..a II Ill :

detailed statement of the actual cost, by items, Of
each operation through all the processes given. but
the above Is sufficiently explicit for the present argu-
ment Mr. Rush then shows how the low rates of in
in Europe work to tho advantage OF the foreign
over tho American manufacturer, financial part "
the question often overlooked The relative amount
of wages IS next considered The average days wages
OF an English abOrer Is cents the average In the
United States 81 so. In England iron puddlers are
paid 81 SO per ton, in the United states the average
plico per IS 50 50-a difference In favor OF the
American of ESQ per cent. Yet the difference In the
selling price of the product I'm the countries does
not the ratio Bar iron in England sells at
about S 90 per ton, in this country at abont S4i 30
scarcely 81 per cent favor Of this country In price.
The wages paid in England for converting pig into
bar iron 4, about s. 06 per In the United States
about SI27f The price of pig iron In England is
GIL in the United States Sls. Add the cost OF wages
in both cases and It will bs that while the
English manufacturer has a profit OF Sl5 81 on each
ron of bar iron the profit OF the American manufact
urer Is only about Sl075
Steel rails cannot be manufactured here In compe-
tltion with England unless wages and material
reduced in Counting FIRE gh from the other side
at 81 per ton, steel rails can be delivered here at
G2l 10 per ton, II there was no tariff Yet, as has
been seen, the actual OF teel rails to the American
manufactures is s3l 80 at his works No American
steel works are located on the Atlantic coast, hence
tho cost Of tran p)rtaton to the seaboard must DO
added which would raise the average price to perhaps
S3G so. The English producer Is at very near, the
seaboard, and having inland transportation 10 pay,
lands his nails our shores at cost Of Sol l0-a
difference IN his favoi II the tariff removed OF
81 40 per ton.
Mr. Rush then demonstrates how the sT per ton
duty on steel rails barely affords protection. The
tariff upon pig iron is 80 az per ton, difference Of
$40 Is from that steel rails When the cost OF
labor IS computed and TO this is added the of the
transportation of the materials usel Ia making the
rails IL Is easy that without the duty our In.
lustries Of this character would BE- annihilacd, and
that foreign manufacturers would dictate their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
THE DUTY ON STEEL RAILS.
WHAT 1T COSTS TO MAKE THEM IN ENGLAND AND

IN AMERICA.
A letter from Thomas J. Rush the subject OF the
steel rail production, completely answers with facts
and figures the carping criticisms and specous argu
Of frce-trade theorists regarding this industry.
Mr.. Rush was asked to consider raonally' this Ques
ton which comes from free trade source The cost
of manufacturing ton of steel rails is S26 90 the
cost of labor on this ton is "a 10 Why Is 10 necessary
10 levy tariff Of S17 per ton on steel rails to project
this labor of 81 10 In each ton? Sl7 to protect - ?"
After calling attention TO the onesided Affirmative
OF this Inquiry and rmarking that in the present
case figures be made TO e,7 Mr.. Rush says that
the inquiry is based upon the assumption that the only
labor affected protected IS that employed in the
final process of turning out steel rails for market
the last stage Of the operation The inquirer has lost
sight of the cost of labor in the mining Of the ore, In
blasting ont OF pig iron, In the change to ngos by
pudding and in the advancement Of the ngot to the
bloom Tho final transformation of the bloom into the
rail IS The only process thought Of But the total
If The labor Mr. Rush thinks should be the basis OF
any just test Of the protection policy He therefore,
furnishes the following statement, which he youchcs
for, showing the cost Of labor required 10 produce
ton Of steel rails separate steel works In Pennsy
yena, In April 1855. Tho cost of labor In producing
one ton Of steel rails IN the various stages thus
divided:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
WHAT GEORGE WEST SAW IN ENGLAND.

Congressman George West, of this state. was pas
senger by the Cunard steamship serva, which arrived
from Liverpool yesterday. Mr. West has been absent
about SIX weeks and spent all his time when upon the
other side Of the water In England. He was seen at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening by Tribune Ie-
porter Il spent week IN Manchester said Mr..
West and about the same time In London. The
malnder Of my stay abroad travelled In the west OF
England had excellent opportunities for Judging.
and ! found the people generally greatly interested
IN Presidential election. II they could vote Ceve-
ton. But their papers arc becoming shy about e1-
pressing themselves. They were ouispOken ~ first.
int they received tip from their Democratic free
trad friends on THIS side that their advocacy Of Ceve
land was doing their cause moro harm than good IN
America This has made them triHc quiet but
they arc Just Is anxious for Democratic success,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
TILE PROSPECTS IN VIRGINIA.

indianapolis, Sept 80 (SpecialJ.-There was the
usual number OF callers at General Harrisoas house
to-day, among them being d. T. Houston, OF Virginia,
leader OF the opposition 10 william Malone. He
brings surprising and encouraging news from Viz
gnia which he thinks, there is very fair prospect
for the Republicans 10 carry. While h refers TO
Malone with some bitterness, he says that the two
factions are united on the electoral ticket, and II
there Is ANYTHING approaching fair count they Will
poll Republican vote that VIII afford majority OF
Several thousand lie denOunces tbs election law OF
Virginia. however, as the most ontragconsy unfair
one IN lie United States Under Il the elections are
controlled entirely by Democrats and II Is only rarely
that a Republican Judge Inspector Is app nted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
Dry GOODS MEN TO HAVE A MAss.NeEr1N

There will BE- q great turnout OF dry goods
night 10 Clark f. Carr, Of Illinois discuss pro-
lection principles from Republican poia Of view M
Carr Is II the most eloquent orators on the
stump lie has travelled extensively through the
try. making speeches IN this and other States for the
Republican nominees and ne viii be worth hearing. The
meeting will 10 held Cooper Union, and is under the
maDugcment OF the Wholesale Drygoods Harrison and
Morton Campaign Club OF which John T. Plummcr IS
president This club is making remarkably hard fight
I'm the downtown districts It's members holding
each day noon ratification meetings There has already
been large aecessors the clubs membership of men
who voted for Cleveland in 1884 Extensive arrange
nens have been made FOR to-nichts meeting. large
band Will be in attendance. the speaking will be eX
ccllcnt and all men who any connected with
the drygoods especially invited TO be present.
as well as those who wish hear Republican principles
proclaimed In co9r and straightforward manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
rANMANY READY TO FIGHT ITS RIVAL

The fact that petitions arc being circulated for sig
natures asking Mr.. Hewitt again 10 become candi-
date for Mayor is accepted by ramm'ny Han as
decided indication that the County Democracy leaders
have decided to reject all overtures for union OF
the two Democratic factions on county ticket. The
rank and file Of tho Tammany organization Will go
into a triangular fight with will. They are anxious
for a fight II the Tammsny candidate is taken from
the ranks Of the organization, 1t VIII
be either Sheriff Grant Judge DugrO
Either will receive the full vote of the Organl-
zaton. In of triangular fight. the Republicans
will put In the field strong county ticket as can
be made up. and run with the intention 10 win II pos
sblc. Ex.Surrogate Daniel g. Rollins, IS now most
prominently mentioned a. the candidate for Mayor.
Coroner Nugcnt and cX-Aldcrnan JacObus are spoken
of good candidates for sheriff and a German for
County Clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
HE WILL PRAY EVERY DAY TILL ELECTION.

The Prohibtonists OF Hudson County held their
Congress Convention in Humboldt Han, jersey City,
Saturday night, and remained in session until
nearly midnight. Brother Hancock, the leading
Faith Cure believer OF the Mount Zion Sanctuary. Of
fcred prayer, and declared his intention OF praying
every day until election for the OF the ticket.
samuel \. Besson. Of IIOboken, was nominated for
Congress in tho With District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

will preslde and addresses will be made by W. O. Plum
MIR OF Dakota julius Schwartz Colonel Lewis H. hSme'
lanes y. Foster August schalcnDerg, General James
n n, pe,rne John \ Smith w. q. Guthrie ana Henry
Gleason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
now Ir LOOKS IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Washington, Sept 80 Gpecial.-1he Democratic
Sunday Herald says
very intelligent Democratic oficeh holder, VINO has
inst returned from his months outing In West Virginia.
SAYS that the Republicans are making most devf
mined fight there With The double purpose ~ securing
HE elertora, vote and Increasing Their Congress ona
delegation He says there Is some wavei1ng on Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
Confidence uegot of Succe.s.

Tho confidence possessed bv the manu- lecturers of Dr.
sage's tatarh Remedy in their ability 70 tho
~ nasal caarrl matter OF how long standing Is
aesed IN nos substantial manner by their standing TO-
ward Of 5000 offered for pas for
OF THIS o1tsomo aud dangerous disease The
Ia sold by druggists at only 80 cents IL 10 mild soothing
cleansing, desdorizlDs antisepue and healing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

WUNGARIANS TO HAVE DIG MELTING.
The Hungarian Republican ratification meeting, to be
held on "Wednesday evening will be a general meeting
for the Hungarian voter, Of This city. II 4, held
in Florence Hall. secontaye and firsLsL, and from
the interest ALREADY manifested II IL not unlikely that
an overflow meeting VIII be necessary H. h. Thufber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

tariff question there-tho West Virginia deicgauon
has been too busy enlIehtenng other consequences
on the subject TO the neglect OF their own-snu ha,
| they will lave TO come home and stay IN inc nsu
mill election day and get outside aid. too, IN order
| TO insure success Golf, he says, VIII run aheaa vi
! fho shot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
The Ladies' Homo Journal


and Practical Housekeepe isn't over the heads Of N.
women who have the making Of homes and A. their full
SHIRE Of tho work nor Is II beneeth their MOTTO"
That is why million i'nnies buy the October number
,,or on the newsstands-six cents, and million Wi
buy the December number.
There is another reason for getting the numocr ~
tween. It Is going % be giea: Thanksgiving nunbcr
You get all three, and September by sending
In silver stampA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01
DIR. RAINsFoRD on THE ISSUE.

Tie Rev DR.. William S. Ransford, rector Of
ST. Georges Protestant Episcopal Church, at No.
Z Rutherford place, said:
do not wish 10 be understood as expressing an
opinion as TO the relative platforms of either party
on national issues but as 10 state issue, Il seems
10 me TO be choice between OF the worst possible
representatives of wire pulling and chicanery and a
man of an honest record. think We Will never be
free from the danger which menaces us In such nom
nations until every man that can do so attends
The primaries. And L believe II TO he the duty
Of a minister TO cxhOrt people to such things In
my judgment, beyond doubt HIS nomination forces
ON the community the issue between the respectable
and the rum-rfdden elements In our society. be-
live thoroughly in the Hgh-License system. ! have
been anpeased 10 by men Tor whose judgment have
The greatest possible respect who are interested in
thing on The subject that has fallen In my way.
but the position of the Prohibionists at present Is
The extreme wing of the party seem 10 be willing
70 lend ieeselye. 10 pocy OF pfcSeri syld9s
] cant better 81. Paul's judgment of such course
which was Their condemnation Is Just The es-
me this--thst they think It right that small part
Of majority should on moral question be a able
nose the election OF Mr. HILL which would consider
d calamity Of the first magnitude.
DIR. RYLANCE ABOMINATEs HILL.
The Rev. Dr. j. II. Rylance rector OF St Marks
J.. r.. Cnurch, WAS iouhu AT his noi"c' ~" !
Livingston place. lie replied as follows to the
questions OF the reporter:
/ thoroughly abominse Hin and all that he rep
yesents ! am In favor Of High License and
would rather have a Limitation OH the liquor
traffic than an impossible prohibition. The Prohi-
b,ilon movement is inpracficabc. II is undertaking
what society Is not ready for. strongly condemn
HIPS ve;oes Of the bills for High License and bal
Jot-reform think wc can have better hope
fnr the conservation and preservation OF all thai
g. rnorsly good In society BY the election Of Miller
DO NOT know him personally but from n.,S what !
record thoroughly good. / shall do what can IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

own prices We should be at their mercy and fhs
employees OF orr wO.hs would bc sechlOg some other
means OF livelihood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-01

LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
PHILADELPHIA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-18
Buddhism In BurmAh.

The reason given for the Burmese being
permitted by their religion 70 eat all kinds Of
animal food is that Suddha, the founder,
when he abolished caste distinctions at the
same time abolished all restrictions on the
variety of food TO be eaten. The sacred cattle
even We're not excepted. These regulations
created u wide gulf between the Buddhists
and all other Oriental sects, the former being
the only sect allowing sucn latitude. When
Mohamined founded his religion. at a later
date, be modelled IL on that IF the Hebrews,
ordaining that the hog be especially an I'M
clean animal, unfit for food and dsfiling any
of the faithful coming into contact with one.
This Buddhist freedom of choice has how
ever, proved highly beneficial to the Burmese
race, for thoy are physically fine, healthy,
vigorous people. Francisco Chronicle.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-18

Chicago. H.. July 17.-There were sew
erai things to make wheat weak today
The representatives of foreign who TOOK
literally yesterday were not buyers TINS
morning to any extent. The number OF
shorts was greatly diminished by the TAX
ing of Hutchinson wheat for several days.
Hutchinsons brokers were still pretend
ing to do business on the bear side. The
REGENTS here were considerably increased,
and the receipts in the northwest were
very large. The export clearances were
but a few thousand bushels, but this was
partly balanced by the amount of flour
moving away from the seaboard. Early
cables were firm, but wheat was weak ana
lower at New York. The 20O,OO0 bushels
received at Minneapolis yesterday ana the
152. 900 additional today gave Use to the
idea that the invisible supply in the north
west may yet be considerable. tliteen
minutes before the close, futures were uni
formly &c under the close last night, al
though the range for August was close TO
lie and the price was DIT one Il ne nearly &c
under August sold 793sc and o01s@eo74c,
September 49, 079$Ec and S01sc, December
S1L0S2$lc Before the close August wheat
rallied to 1910 and dropped back TO 1880
1900 to close. Other futures closed: july
81 re. September 1870, October oO1sc, De
cember Sc.
Corn started this morning at &c under
last night. because the receipts, 3JS cars,
were so near the estimate and more than
the general expectations. In addition to
the large receipts there was pounding 10y
several local houses and with no outside
OH 10
August sold at 45I@46$lc aud closed at
463sc, or &c under last night. September
sold down to 1910, closing at 1870
Oats were quiet. Most of the attention
of traders was turned to near futures
while less than the usual interest," was
exhibit. d in deferred deliveries, aside from
May, which was without marked change.
July opened Steady and soon advanced &c
TO 312.c, at which figure there was but
little trading, with the price soon receding
to Bic, at which there were numerous
transactions. August lowered about % sc
all day aud the following months at about
&c discount.
Business in provisions was light aud ar
rivals of hogs were disappointedly small
and prices to Zoe higher The market
for cured products, h,wsver, was weaker
and at the close, decline of 10c on pork
and z &c on lard was established. Outside
holders have become discouraged at the
continued dragging tendency and decided
to close out and number of small lots
were thrown overheard. There WAS little
buying support hence the moderate offer
ing caused the weakness and decline in
prices.
The leading futures ranged follows:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-18
A Novel Postal Idea.

The very latest thing out In the way Of
stationery is an envelops Of leather. which
can be locked and sent through the mails
without being tempered with. Upon tha
back Of the envsiope Is a tiny staple Of gold
or silver, over which fits snuKly link IT
similar material attached 10 the flap, and
tsis 10 secured by dainty little paddock with
Yale lock Upon the face IN an open pocket
for the insertion " a card hearing the ad.
dress and the necessary postage stamp
Chicago News
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-18
His Wounded Dignity.

Admiral Hornby tells that when Lord
Charles Beresferd was but a small boy, he
jumped overheard and rescued from drown
ing stalwart Lancashire farmer The man
was grateful to his rescucr, but his counte-
nance was overcast by a deep melancholy.
Being reproached by his friends with bis ap-
parent dissatisfaction at having escaped from
death, he exclaimed that DE was thankful To
the MILDLY" who had risked his life in order
to save his; but, he added, with the conscious
ness Of wounded dignity: Hes such a wee
scrap of chap'-New York Tribune