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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
CARNOT SPEAKS FOR THE GOVERNMENT
THE PRESIDENT OF FRANCE REFERS IN PUBLIC
TO THE FAMOUS DUEL.


Paris July 14.-Presdent Carnot attended grand
review Of troops al Longchamps today. lie was
greeted with cries Of "Vive CarnOt' followed by
Vive Floquet7 and "Vive la Republque' When
the review closed there noisy demonstration In
which friends and opponents of General Boulan-
ger took sides.
At banquet which followed, President Carnot
thanked those present in the name OF the Government
for thus emphasizing the principle Of National
unity Yesterday he said. d" saw the Fabrication
Of great citizen. who, In HIS person. persona
fes the defence OF the soil and the National
honor. To-day, with patriotic emotion, we have seen
an army strong aid disciplined. with trusting and
trusted leaders, mbued with sense of its high mis-
sion, which should inspire confidence ami sense Of
security in the country and peace from abroad
You will preserve recollection Of the raierna vel
come given you to-day by this generous republican
city You will tell your fellOw-townsmen that here
YOU found hearts beating in unison with your own.
men resolved to defend the institutions OF our com
country and not 10 let themselves be seduced by
fallaciOus. noisy enterprises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
4 sryDAr.scHooL PICNIC INCIDENT.

From The Buffalo Courier
The sunday-school picnic has been the butt for
Jokes and rdcue ever since IL became All establish
ed institution IN the country. In fact. there Is
enough material In such picnic for much amuse-
ment without stretching the truth particle. One
voung man was telling the Arounder recently about
a picnic which ne attended some delicious baked
beans formed part OF the dinner. Among the things
SET on the table we're two bottles Of vinegar. The
vounc man wondered a little al such a DrOdigalty
in vinegar bur proceeded TO sprinkle some from one
bottle on his beans. He took a mouthful. chewed
he other ueopIe took another chew turned pale.
rolled his eve, wildly around the woods. ducked his
head under the table moment and brought IL back
10 view with a much relieved expression his face.
What were you looking for under the table - asked
tho minister my handkerch ief.H replied the
,ne,darious vouur man. Then he asked In a low
vnice {. Is that vinegar In that big bottle Oh.
no that's iced tea said one oh " said the young
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
PROTECTION AND POLITICS.

From The Troy Catholic Weekly
We recognize special training required for politics.
and provided crOOkedness be discarded and he Is
live man, reason why q pious good man may
not indulge politics exercise or pastime we
frankly the election took place in the near
future the Republicans would easily win with good
solid ticket present the disnay is widespread over
ha ,ssua Of free trade and projection. The
Republican statesmen and journals have espoused the
principle OF protection describing all reference to the
surplus unnecessary element in the discussion ard
bound admit, the advantage Is with the
Republicans They have spread broad asst the fruits or
Democratic teachings Right or wrong, they have I'M
pressed labor with dread Of Democratic rule They have
increasingly dnced laborers that revised
tarG cheap labor, lower wages and all the squaor
and wretchedness OF the European laborer. 1t is an
sdPoit issue raise by party skilled in astteness, and
II must bear evil fruit During interval between
and election, uaess Democratic voters be dsabused
OF this notion, the Democratic ticket Will be defeated
This VIII be bread and-butter canvass and the party
that I'll protect labor the best Will win.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
pppr1 sYfpArHrzERs ABUSING BLAINE.

From The Cincinnati commercial Oheue.
The tone OF the British press touching Mr.. Blaine
and fbe republican party and about the principles OF
tnc Renublicans T. precisely that OF the COppcrbead
and dude sheets Of the United states.
Each dirty fabrication that finds It's way into Demo
cratic circulation here IS sure to be found In the British
journals backed by a pOmp0us presumption that me
shabby tissue OF falsehOod IS an unquesuonable rock
OF truth tried with the hammer and found without
flaw. AL , . nj, -.
We find spread out In the editorials Of The London
relegraph- the meanest insinuatlons against Mt:
iaise penned by the malicious writers at Chicago OF
The breed OF dudes who have degraded themselves a.
the selfeeced sycophant OF Cleveland, and who have
made personal detractiOn Of Blaine business .
The same power of perversty II displays In making
o,,t Mr. Blalnes deed Of magnanimity In refusing a
nomination the confession Of guilt and defeat a. pup
lie man il displayed throughout the war In writing
nm the Confederscy and It's heroes and sneerng down
HE friends OF the Nation. II was just the bitter
enemy of American nationality then that IL Is OF me
American policy Of the protection Of our Industries
now. - - /, -. H.. -. ,,.,.
land and his crowd the Confederate and Colonial IDEA
~ Characterization 10 the mother counrythat we should
bew her wood and draw her water for her 10 the way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
TROUBLE ~ A PARTISAN BAoCARAr CLUB

OF the baccarat clubs IN the nechbOrh0od Of the
Opera mas been having rather rough time OF IL lately
During the Grand PriX week English visitors,
amongst them the Plunoer carried away 100000.
This week sensation caused by Of the members
who had bought the bank and announced a unlimited
game The punters paned down their money pentfuIly
only lose &c three times running. both sides OF the
table No had he these three straight coups
than the banker collected his winnings and left the
room wheTeupon Of the players called for count Of
the cards saying, have suspicion OF foul play" On
the cards being counted by the cr0uper It discovered
that there twenty cards above the right number in
the pack The banker had apparently placed these cards
carefully arranged beforehand the top OF the pack
handed 70 him by the club empoye. All the members
who had lost demanded the club should make good
their losses and according club rules, this had to BE-
done There Is likely to be further trouble the matter
but distinct proof OK cheating, fail what
be done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
IN WITH HIS HAT.
From The Buffalo Express.

From The Buffalo Express.
some Of the residents Of Brysnt-st were amused
exceedingly few evenings ago by the trouble a
drunken man had with his hat. He stumbled a
loose stone In the walk and fell. landing on his head
and his hat was damned way down over his eyes.
He sat ND and tried get IL of his head but In the
attempt knocked II on still further. He then tried
to got up with 1t and almost gained his equilibrium
when he fell again and Law his back Juggling in
effecfually al his dllapldated dicef. After several
minutes work he got the hat of. and after gazing
It for moment with look OF dlsdaln; ne arose.
deposltcd IL upon the ground and put his No. shoe
upon H. After treadinG all shape out Of II be
leaned against a tree and calculated: q" Law there.
Won ~ hat you can't fool me more He stag
gcred on short distance. leaving his hat behind him.
and was met by a policeman: who marched him to
tbe station. house. 81 guess | can step on my own
hat II want to- said he to the officer as he marched
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
THE UEATHEE REPORT
GOVERNMENT rSDIcArroxs-FoR 80 Hou

GOVERNMENT INDIcATrONs-FOR 80 HOURS.
WASHINGTON July H. For New En- gland. Eastern New
York Eastern Pennsylvania New-Jersey, Delaware and
Maryland stationary temperature followed night by
warmer fair, variable winds.
For District OF Columbia Virginia and North Carolina
slightly warmer and fair variable winds.
For South Carolina. Georgia Florida. Alabama Misss.
spp Louisiana Eastern Texas and Arkansas cooler and
fair general southerly winds.
For Tennessee aud Kentucky. warmer and fair
For Virginia Western Pennsylvania, Western New.
York and Ohio. warmer and fair.
For Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin, warmer
and fair.
Minnesota and Southwestern Dakota. cooler and fair
followed by local rains.
For Iowa. Nebraska Missouri and Kansas. warmer and
fair. followed by local rains.
For Colorado, cooler and tair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
A TALE OF WOE.

To the Edftor OF The Trtbune.
Sir: To be born into this world TO suck the bosom
Of poverty, work from early childhood TO ali ago
Of earnest care for the declining that Is to come,
and knowing that my earnings have been spent for
a maintenance OF a little family, paying doctors bills
and buying graveyards for the same, without power
TO change the circumstances OF LIFE, and knowing
THAI what little surplus I could obtain, trine
used for minutes pleasure, put into the Patent
Office that might give my little family what they
deserved and, knowing that my inventions we're
nlehed from me by dastardly forgery in the Patent
Office, and knowing that am poweress 10 have Jus
tce done me. with nothing but asylums chain and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
DON'T SCARE THE LoCOMorIvE.


It isn't so many years since the railroad was eX-
tended to Nlk County and the day which the cars
reached the jublant little city In which am tarry-
Ing was observed ; a holiday. A barbecue was
held, and don't know how many oxen roasted. The
country people came from far and near 10 see the
cars. My acquaintance stood on the platform OF the
station lust as the train coming IN Beside
him stood raw countryman, who had never seen a
train of cars before, and who was watching the ap-
preaching locomotive with Open-mOuthed and wide
eyed awe and wonder. At this moment II began TO
rain. and the countryman naturally raised his UNI
brella-
Put that down - exclaimed my acquaintance
with cautlOnary gesture You VIII brighten the
locomotive
The umbrella came down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
A NOBLE REVENGE

From The Detroit Free Press.
A Wolf one day Sought out Fox who had been
Particularly Recommended TO him for his AtutenesS
and said
"I have passed the Lion several Occasions and
he does not Deign 10 Notice me-"
And you want Revenge. 0f course =
81 do. ! want TO make his Heart sad-very sad y
He Is Honest in Business"
ooh, yes"
Pays HIS Debts Prompty''
He does"
Goes to Church and keeps clear of scandal?'
Yesr
And is too Strong for you TO Attack?'
Exactly: you how ! am situated
Il do There IS but way for you 70 get even.
Pitch in and secure his Nomination for office and then
Lie about and Defeat him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
OUTOETOWN POLITICIANS.

The big form of S. b. Elkns appeared among the
politicians uptown yesterday. he has been at Deer
park Md since the Chicago Convention after pay
ing A visit TO General Harrison at Indianapolis
There was big washout on the west virginia central
road tvo or three DAYS ago. which required his atten
ton and prevented him from coming on here TO the or
can,zatlon of the National Committee. lie INTENDS
~ make some speeches in this campaign the first OF
which will be delivered in West Virginia, where he has
had his legal residence for three years His business
interests have become so large ana important a. 10
require nearly all his time and energy, OUT he VIII
devote as much attention 10 the campaign a. possible
,,.ror poch. and Ferdinand Peck OF Chicago, ar
,,ed here on Friday night and among the poll
ticans uptown yesterday. They are worn out with
their Iabois in connection with the Chicago Conven-
tion and are seeking rest. Mr.. Peck is presueh Oh
,be association which the auditorium where the
convention was held lie IS going to Europe on
wednesday. Mayor Roche will Join his family on the
Rhode Island coast The Mayor said that the con
,or,,o, cost Chicago citizens about $34, 600 They
a,sed s3O 600 at the outset and would have no
mcuItv in getting the balance when II was determined
rxconrressman atom" Keogh, Of North Carolina
who was at one time a prominent figure In southern
and National politics. was In New-fork yesterday on
business He is engaged in developing coal and iron
mines in his state well railroads and may be one
q, the mlllionaries of the New South Il his plans
nrosner He is an ardent Republican. II Is prn-
cple that holds man." he SAID, under the conditions
that exist with u.s. II there not great principle
involved should feel like leaving IT, We are not
homeless that Republican rule may still prevail In the
country, which will enable the Republicans OF the
South to hold UP their heads at least"
NOT A CASE OF WHITE HOUSE EXTRAVAGANCE'
From The philadelphia Ledger
Cleveland has bought a new pitcher ior s-,gVV,
annarentIy a pretty stiff price for single one Fhis
Gianaland a IN Ohio and The pltcher u O'brlen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
CLEVELAND WRESTLING WITH TOUGH JOB

FROM Inc IncOIh JOuIudI
1t IS generally understood IN Democratic circles that
the delay the PRONUNCIATION OF Mr. Clevelands letter OF
acceptance the interests OF the party Grover has
fashioned drafts his letter which have been sub
and rejected for OF shrewdness
and What the managers want and must have
letter that will show that Cevelands freewool mes
plea for the protection Of American in
dusries, and that the party really stands sound tariff
for protection platform The letter OF the President IS the
only escape left from the bunders OF the Deem
Der and the St. Louis platform and It be
TOO carefully constructed The party has its
old place the fence and consequently the Cleveland letter
work must be tested by all the appliances
OF craftsmanship before It is launched the abyss The
Oregon election summoned the entire party the
anxious and penent more earnest in his
INQUIRY: What shall DO % be savedN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
THE RoMAycE OF A LOCUST HEDGE.

About forty years ago there was young lady in
Lincoln County who had two sweethearts. and. not
telng able 10 decide between the two, she set out
two Wild locust bushes in the yard naming one for
each Of her lovers, and believing IN the old adage
n he loves that bush will grow and accord
the bushes very soon wibercd, but the other flour
lshed and. In the course OF time she married the
gentleman for whom the growing bush named
They raised large family. who well known
throughout several counties and the locust bush
also grew and multi piled. Time has laid bare the
SPOT upon which the old dwelling stood. and nothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
FLOWERS FOR THE TENEMENT POOR.

To fhe EdftOr Of The Tribune.
Sir Hundreds of little hearts in the crowded
tenemcnts have been giaddened through loving gifts
of flowers during the week. by glimpse OF the sum-
mer fields which their eyes may never see In re-
sponse to the appeal for flowers many came that
the large room set apart for their reception at No
3O3 Mulberry 81. by Charles A. O'ROurke was barely
sufficient for them. Sunday schools public school
classes IN country towns Of three States helped to
bind bouquets the poor Ladies sent them from the
watering places: business men carried them in y
list Of the gvers would Ill half columA
That the will TO help IS there was shown and now
increased opportunities. new channels OF DISTRIBUTION
are wanted That these may be provided promptly,
any and all agencies organized for help that reach me
enements direct are invited TO communicate at once
with the Office neighborhood guilds and young men
oi,hs IN tho tenement districts especially DR..
,cbaufler's city missionaries are lending vigorous
hand in reaching the sick with these flowers supple
rertnc the excellent work Of the Flower and Fruit
Mission in this field The summer tenement doctors,
who begin work in earnest this week, Will report
cases OF disease and destltuton Volunteers who will
helm carry the flowers to these stricken homes are
wanted Any one who spare horse and light
wagon TO speed this work OF delivery for an hour or
two I'm the afternoon can help grandy in the work
Tou many flowers cannot be sent. The demand Is
far ahead Of the supply They should be sent when
possble I'm old boxes or baskets that need not be
returned marked plainly. Flowers for the tenements
No 1903 Mulberry-st. Police Headquarters Rail
roads steamships and express companies can help by
rasslnc freight SO marked free Children who spend
their vacations I'm the country can 90 grea, wOrh m
helpng 10 gather the flowers. The business men VINO
20 10 the city do stu greater by carrying mem
10 The tencments and observing for themselves the
Joy they give. JAOOb ~ MIS-
X,r1r lima
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
MAKING SURE OF DEATH.

To me FdftOr or Tbs TrtOun>
Sir: Reading your editorial. Executions by Elec-
trcity,, and the dreadful possibility OF the current
not producing death, called to mind clause in the
Will OF the late SIR Edward Bulwer Lytton, who had
a great fear OF being buried alive. The clause en-
Joined that his DEATH and at any time previous to
interment, tho attending physician should sever tho
carotid arteries. As this could in no sense DO con
sldsred a mutllation of the body, why should not
clause to this effect have place In the law LhA
Port Golden, y. j., July 4, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
A BLOW AT" SOCIAL CLUBs "

Philadelphia. July Ii (speciaD.-Therc Is consider
able discomfort amoung the numerous social clubs, In
consequence Of Judge Wilson'S decision, announcing
that II violation Of the High License law TO sell
liquor of any kind in club-room II this action is
carried out, there will be almost as many social
clubs that will suddenly exist there
knocked OUT tGverns on June l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
THE YEcEssARIEs OF LIFE.

To me razor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | hear so much said by Democrats about the
necessaries Of life and the tariff on them. that was
thinking what the nccessares OF life for working
people, II seems TO that good wages are the
most necessary thing working man or woman can
have. This talk about buying cheap coat once IN
year and working for reduced wages whole year to
do so IS the same old rlgmaroe that used to be
preached by Democrats IN the canvass of $40, ind
must saw was surprised to see Mr. Cleveland repeat
that nonsense In his message. HAkRlsON.
Matteawan. n. l., July 3. 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
NOT GOING TO Bry PART OF SOUTH BEACH

A report published yesterday thai the Old Dominion
steamship Company city negotiating for the
purchase Of waterfront the South Beach
at Clifton and that this had excited considerable at
tenton on Staten Island The manager OF the company
however Informed Tribune" reporter yesterday that
there was not the slightest foundation for the Cap
tain A. L. King Of the company, said: " live On
Staten leland, and acquainted with all real estate
exchanges which the neighborhood and know
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15

remains 70 mark the site Of this once happy home DIV
the locust bushes Of which there Is cgnpe,e nenes
about one hundred yards in length tbs may s r
10 some a fairy tale. bat Il Is absolutely tue; Ine
lady Is Methodist minister's daughter ana tn" son-
tieman a BAPTIST minister's brother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15

ball and the poorhouse staring me in the face IS
enough to crush the heart Of the stoutest on earth
would that my father and mother had been eaten by
maggnts before they had born to this world.
WELLINGTON HARDEN DERGH.
Providence II. l., July 10, 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15

az simmer last week from cholera morous vac
great saOck to IN rnnlnuntv. timely use OF sEAo ~
READY MADE MUSTARD sTER would have saved MS III g
His last hours Bile by mosa nv ~
tendanf hav In failed supply OF HIDRoNAPHIhoL
PAsTILEs for their destruction before leaving the ciy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
uAyoeovE PREMIUM FOR VOTES.

Every voter every person who wishes 70 Know ieur
months before election who IL TO be our next fesdens
can have this information and - Dashaway foln-
tain Pen sending 80 10 the Caws Ink ana rem Ce'
ls9 Broadway, NewYork. tor full particulars regard
ing this generous offer see "TrbuDc" OF July = 3ts
- ~ ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

TRIBUNE oFYIcE. July Is. a. m.-Fair cool and dry
weather prevailed yesterday The temperature ranged be-
tween 81 and s3 the l being Az higher than
FRIDAY.
IL and near this city today there viii probably be
fair warmer weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15

Carlisle, PENN July ID (speciaD-It is reported to-
night that the trustees of Dickinson College have
dered the presidency 10 Ex-Governor Robert f. Patti
son Of Philadeipha, vice DR.. John A. McCauley re-
efrnpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
ARRIVAL OF THE rMBRrA

The Cunard steamship Umbra passed Fire Island
at ten minutes past 10 O'Clock last evening. on her
way into port She Will up to her pier this
morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
WHO rRsr CALLED THEM epHIusT1NEs.l

WHO FIRST CALLED THEM " PHlLISllNr-o'
To the razor OF The Tribune.
Sir: A CORES pondent asks this question In your
issue. Matthew Arnold. though probably the first
English writer who used the term. did not invent II.
but found It IN the German literature. where IL mas
been in use for than a century. having been
adopted from what NAV be called the students slang
It's origin is credited the students Of the ancient
University OF Helmstadt. afterward removed TO
Goetir gen the Institution where many Of cur eminent
American schoars-amCng them Bancroft. Motley fc-
low student and lifelong intimate friend Of bismarck
received a not incUnsidcrabc part OF their educatlOh
The students of Helmstadf not less than those OF
other German universities. all Of which were. until
the end Of the last century. located In small towns
looked with considerable degree of disdaln upon the
small burghers and tradesmen Of these towns who In
those scholastic days were Intellectually far more
Widely separated from the scholarly classes than is
now the case and whom the youths dsliked all
the more because they managed TO get into dept Win
their less cultured ncghbOrs and consequently looked
upon them as their natural enemies.
This spirit may have been particularly prevalent
at Heimstadt and undoubtedly led to good many
brawls in the OF that little town. such as occur
even now occasionally in some American college
towns.
Now II happened that over the portal of the uni
versity at Iemstadt stood a group sculptured I'D
stone representing samson shaving the Phlii SUI
cannot ascertain what relation this sculpture hau 10
the history o. the building but It became the crest OF
the university and samson became. as II were, inc
uaron saint of the students and their enemies were
his enemies, the phlllsiines As the Helmstadt
students wandered TO other unlversitieslh must uaS
upiver,ify-they carried this notion with them. and
UeT.ons OF narrow materoffact ungenerous views as
ppposnl 10 the JOYOUS genial ideastic Views Of the
student and scholar -, .
prlmsing one-a Heidelberg. and the use OF the term
Phnlstines7 was with him undoubtedly quHe
habtuaL = ~
New-YOrk. July 4. 1888
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15
no,,h ofa prom,uent Citizen

A torpid liver torpid brain beth are orousns
into healthy action by TARIAST's sELrzER APEErEsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-15

AT THE FASHIONABLE SUMNER RESORTS
Henri Abeles Ruby Royal sec" is the fayor1e ensm
payne this season. -