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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
UEJOCR1TTC BREAD.

| Dearer bread increases the burdens OF the
working people in very definite and intel
hgible way To the poor, who are compelled
to buy stale bread or none at ALL the advance
of one cent per loaf on the four and five cent
leaves is net q blessing. The baker who gets
25O loayes out OF barrel Of flour adds by tho
advance 81 80 to the cost Of the quantity OF
-four ordinarily used in year for each person.
TO sixty-fye millions Of people, if all had to
pay the same tax, il would mean new burden
Of S165, 800, 600 yearly. To those who buy
the cheaper grades of flour and make their own
bread the tax is not SO great, for the advance
in the price Of such grades Of -four has been
only about ~ per barrel. or at the rate Of
500, 900, 600 for the years consumption.
Somewhere between these two figures is the
actual tax caused to consumers by the advance
in -four. Democratic newspapers show dis
position to attribute it entirely to wicked spec
ulators. Others attribute it TO the graSpng
bakers, and quote the remarks Of one at the
recent meeting, that they were bound TO adj
vance the price of bread, or people would think
the bakers had been robbing them all these
years when flour was cheap. The bakers and
the Spectators have their share of the re-
sponsiblity beyond a doubt. But behind them
is the Secretary of the Treasury. whose anxiety
to make things lively" for spectators during
the campaign has stimulated a wild and UNI
natural advance in wheat.
If money had not been poured out in great
food for this purpose since the Presidential
campaign has begun spectators would not
have found it so easy to borrow enough to cor
ner the wheat market. That operation takes
many millions, and shrewd men do not dare
to undertake it unless they are assured that
money is TO be made plenty, and the banks are
to have large sums to loan, especially at spec
ulatve centres This year the Secretary made
it known early that he was going to keep money
plenty uu.l after election, and he has been
doing as he promised. The money has been
so expended thai it has abounded at all spec
ulatiye centres, and the men who gamble in
wheat have had the lively time they were led
to expect. The result is heavy tax for con-
sumers
But is not wheat really scarce? II is not.
The last official report indicated a yield Of
four hundred and ten to four hundred and
twenty million bushels, and the surplus brought
over was fifty to ffty-fve million bushels,
while the quantity required for food ard seed
would not exceed three hundred and forty
million bushels if the consumption were un-
checked. That would leave one hundred and
twenty to one hundred and thirty-iive million
bushels for export, and the advance in the price
abroad cuts down consumption in Europe
quickly and largely. At present foreigners
are refusing to buy wheat at the rate of
dollar a bushel at Newly ork, while the spec
ulators at Chicago and the bakers are trying
TO sell it at 81 0 to 81 so per bushel. This
is the direct and natural result of a policy
which makes things lively for traders, in order
to help free trade candidate and party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

succeeds admirably in defending his own prac-
, tice and in iustifying by comparative exhibits
of the results Of partial and total removal OF
the larvnx his own reluctance to advise such
an operation in the absence Of positive proof
Of the character of the disease. But his at
tempt TO dscredit Professors Gcrhardt and
Won Bergman fails at the outset, since the
facts fully sustained their original diagnosis
As for his labored effort to prove that their in
competence and malpractice either brought on
or aggravated the disease in the first instance
and subsequently shortened the patients life, it
is most ingenious but it is in the nature OF the
case inconclusive. These serious charges which
are pressed home with passionate energy, arc
not susceptible OF demonstration. Dr. Mac
kenzie may have his theories that DR. Ger
hardt by uninterrupted application OF the gal
vano-cautery promoted the development Of
cancer, or that DR.. Won Bergman by an i'll
considered choice Of instruments and by pal
pable malpractice FASTENED the Emperors
death but he can never hope to substantiate
them by undisputed facts.
Ii must not be forgotten that DR.. Mackenzie
himself has acted under strong provOcation.
He was maligned, insuted, prosecuted, and
even menaced with personal violence while the
Emperor lived; and no sooner had the posi-
mortem examination been held than he WIS
discharged like n laclSey and then publicly
accused of mismanaging the case and vetong
measures by which the patients life ight have
been saved. Being an Englishman with fight
ing blood in his veins, he has turned upon his
rivals and returned blow for blow. AS he iron
ically remarks, he would have been something
more or less than man if he had not resented
the savage attacks made upon his reputation.
Indeed his German antagonists only jnSm-
mate themselves when they sheer at his an
professional conduct and his malevolent stlct-
ures upon their antiquated inst 'uments and
unscientife methods. They violated eTery |
rule Of medical courtesy in their jealous and
resentfu dealings with their English rival. |
Moreover, while they were correct in their first
diagnosis, the question Of treatment was de-
cided against them by the patient himself.
The Crown Prince when informed autiori- |
tativey at San Reno that the disease was can |
Ger, declined to have his larynx eXcised as the
German surgeons had originally recommended |
From that decision there could be no appeal;
ard hence the controversy respecting DIR Mac
kenze's responsibility for neglecting that heroic |
method Of treatment never ought to have been
raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
when we consider the patronage Of this area

When we consider the patronage OF this great
office the allurements Of power. tie temptation "a
retain public place gained, and, more than
ALL the availability party finds in an incumbent
whom a horde of ofliceholders. with a zeal born
Of benefits received and fostered by the hope OF
lavors yet 10 come, stand ready 10 aid with money
and trained political service, we recognize IN the
sllgibinty Of the President for reelection most
serious danger 10 that calm. deliberate and inteli-
rent action which must characterize government by
The people, -C9rom President Clevelands letter Of
acceptance; Aug. l8. 1884
My friends, YOU will never have any genuine
reform in the Civil Service until you adopt the
)ne-term principle in reference 70 the Presidency.
so long as the incumbent can hope for a second
;erm be will use the immense patronage OF the
Government to procure his denomination and secure
his reelection .From speech by the Hon. Al
len G.. Thurman: Columbus. Ohio. 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
4 CH1NCE FOR UOVEN.

In this age and country, and above all in
this blthe, prosperous and good-natured town,
it is not necessary to preach sermon on what
is due in the way Of everyday courtesy from
men to women. Leaving instructive Doors out
Of consideration, there is universal acqucs-
cencc in the principle that a woman is entitled
to the first vacant seat in public conveyance
and even counting in the Doors the sight of a
man dropping into n seat for which a woman
stands waiting is phenomonally rare. But more
than this, compliance with the code Of manners
which prescrbes that man shall yield his seat
20 woman standing in proximity thereto Is
so general as never TO escape the notice Of OBJ
servant foreigners. The obligation is at least
so perfectly understood that no man can vio-
late it without an uncomfortable feeling Of
delinquency, though behind his paper he may
be able to argue deity to his own conscience
in support Of his superior claim.
In point Of fact a certain degree of hardship
is often involved. weary man bound for
Harlem ought net to be condemned for harbor-
ing an irritating sense Of personal loss as he
yields his hard won repose in behalf Of ocund
damsel whose energies have found their only
outlet for the day in the purchase Of box of
bon-bons though even then. If his heart is in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
Amnsemenis.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-S-The Old Homestead
BIJOU OPERA HOUSE-s-A Brass Monkey
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-Mr. Barnes Of Newfork
CASINO-S--The Yeomen Of the Guard.
DALY'S THEATRE and s:l5-Lottcry OF Love
DOCkSTADERS-S-M nstrels.
EDEN MUSEE-Wax TableauX
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-2 and s-Aione in London
HARRIGAN's PARK THKATRE-2 and S-Waddy Goosnn
LYCEUM THEATRE-s;l5-Lord Chumey
MADIsoN-AvE AND Hsr.-Day and Evening-Jeru
salem and the Crucifxon.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-s:So-A Legal Wreck
NiBlOS-2 and S-The St0waway
POLO GROr NDS-4-B Baseball
STAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
STANDARD THEATRE-S-Philip Herne
5TH AVENUE THEATRES Quick or the Dead
l4TH STREET THEATRE and s-Fascination.
3DAVE AND 63DsT.-American Institute Fair
4TH.AVE. AND l9THST.-Gettysburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
PERSONAL.

Governor Ames, Of Massachusetts,, has recovered
entirely from his recent illness, and has gone TO
Boston for the winter
Mr. James Russell Lowell will sail for homo on
November D.
General Fitz John Porter says he takes no In
terest in politics.
Tho Rev. William n. Alger will spend tho winter
at his homo In Boston, but Will go to Newport
every week to preach at the Charming Memorial
Church.
General GoR, the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor of West Virginia is made of heroic stuff. During
the Rebellion he was taken prisoner and shut up
in libby Prison. Soon after one Major Armsey, a
Rebel, was captured and sentenced TO be put to
death as a spy. The Rebel authorities threatened
to take reprsal by hanging General COT; Tho lat.
Major Armscy is guilty, he should be executed re
single soldier, matter who he may be- should
not stand In the way OF adherence ~ great prin-
ciplc."
The Princess Sophia of Prussia is learning Greek,
and the Crown Prince OF Greece is helping her.
They to be married.
The late Mrs. Burns Macdonald, mentioned by the
Queen In her Journal as sole heress and descend
ant Of the Macdonalds of Glencoe, a fascinating
little grandmother at the age Of forty, excessively
iond OF dancing particularly waltzing, and beau.
tiul emOfOderer OF her Own evening dresses.
Mr. Marshall p Wilder tells that at big recep.
ton in London he got into conversation in corner
with quiet, steady, middle aged gentleman: and
Mr.. wilder deplorcd the lack of interest he felt
In The crowds OF titled people around him. would
rather talk TO a plain person like YOURSELF he said.
" in quiet fashion, than TO the Duke Of Teck who
| Lclicve IS here And then they went exchanging
opinions about England and America. Mr. " ilder
found later on that his quiet conn aniOn the
Duke OF Tcck himself
The Prince OF Wales babe farewell yesterday 10
Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna and started for
England.
General Pleasanton Is regainng health.
\ reporter recently Interviewer NJ Barthclemy
st. Hairc on current politics. NJ Thiers's secretary
Is row In his eighty fourth year, but in the enjoy
mcnt Of very good health Ills interest in public
affairs Is stl undminished. IIo was very sarcastic
on the attitude Of the Minister of Public Instruction
lnauguiating statues and singing the praises Of
Danton and his virle acs His vlrle acts why
all the virile acts OF Danton7 he observed con
sisted In mailing heads fy. Not that NJ Lockroy has
any desire to cut or hoads but II makes a bad
impression Then, there Is the financial trouble
DO you KNOW he asked. what the deficit amounts
to. Five hundred million francsn $500 900 OOO
Nj. saint Halre repeated tho figures. so that there
might be no mistake, and Instead OF irving 10
STOP the gap the Government" he said, " find nothing
better 10 do than To revise the Constitution. No
doubt NJ. PeNttal unds 10 moro convenient 10
fan In pretending 10 amend tho Constitution than
In defending his Budget"
London. Oct. 16.-Mr. Gladstone has consented IN
take part In public drive back to Wolyerhamptou
after his speeches at birmingham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
now THAT FRANA srRkEs SYRACUSE.
From The syracuse Journal

Sunset CoX's frank was used on good many foun.
pound par kages OF Democratic documents sent
through the mail. Tho packages were labelled
Part of The Congressional Record" They we're no
such thing. They were Democratic campaign publ
cations, and no part NJ Tho Record These facts
were unearthed by The Tribune, which has exhibited
samples Of the fraudulent mail matter In It's 'front.'
window. Cox comes out with denial OF the gem
uneness OF his franks upon these packages and de-
clares that somebody has forged his sigma ure. This
mas be true, but II IS more likely that Cox author
lied the use OF his name Al any rate, nobody but
Democrats had motive for issuing and sending out
these documents. The packages unquestionably
came from the Democratic committee rooms, where
Just such matter + daily sent out by the CARLOAD
Cox cries f,audn and threatens punishment II he can
find tho forger' but te doesn't lift his finger to
discover who sent out this fraudulent free mall mat
ter Cox l. good deal Of bumbu&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
THE NEWS DEALERS AND THE NAIL SERVICE
From The Utica Herald

adams, \. T., OCT. 10.
To the Editor Of The Utica Morning Herald
The recent annoyance of not receiving papers
through the mail time, is too great TO be longer
Cndur without earnest protest part.
Of some official somewhere Is too evident TO require
proof The loss TO and the annoy ance 10 cur
customers require redress. IL private individual
should conduct his business slackiy he would
very soon find HIS business leaving him, and II this
Democratic Administration does not speedily mako
change In this respect IL IN find that ii viii add to
the already lnnumelable Of CONF LIANT that viii
compel the people at the tcs of November TO Gauss
II 10 step down and ont
DWIGHT i EDDY, News DealerG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
CLEVELAND'S LATEST BLESSING.
BESTOWED ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH
SECRETARY ENDICoTT.
Ordnance Office, War Departmel
WASHINGTON Tan 1896

Ufun1nce Ufhce, war Da partmtnt
Washington. Jan. 4. 1886
To the commanding officers of the National armor-
les at Springfield and Rock Island, and of the
United States arsenals at New-York. Wese
Troy, Philadelphia, Boston and B nica:
While arsenals and armories are not intended
10 be converted into political machines. two polt-
zeal parties in this country recognized. II is
therefore ordered that hereafter in employing or
diScharging employees of any and all grades other
things being equal and qualifications sat sfactory.
Democrats viii be favored, the object being 20 di-
vide the force in the different grades gradually be-
tween Democrats and Republicans. This rule viii
apply TO women and children as we'll a. to men, aud
will be strictly enforced. : V. BENET,
Brigadler-General. Chief of Ordnance u. S A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

sufficient reason for the election OF Colonel
Erhardt, whom Mayor Hewitt himself has pro-
nounced able and exceller,.
Colonel Erhardts letter accepting the Re-
publican nomination for Mayor is clear, COM
pact and, though brief, packed full OF food for
thought He points out that almost the whole
of the city government, both elective and APP
pointive. is in the hands of Democrats, and in
ssts that this state of things ought not
to continue. It will not continue II the
Republicans of New York to man
do their duty. Colonel Erhardt mentions
100. 900 as a reasonable estimate OF tho
Republican vote in this city for Harrison and
Morton. Why should single voter who favors
the Republican National ticket refuse to vote
the Republican local ticket i? Beyond ques-
ton 90, 600 Republican votes will put Colonel
Erhardt in the Mayors chair.
ANY empoye of the New York Custom House
who has not already handed over his "voun-
tary contribution" for the cause Of Cleveland
and Reform can learn just where to go and
inst what to do by reading an article in to-
davis TRIBUNE, which describes the experience
of a reporter who was successful in contributing
small amount through this branch OF the
Democratic machine. Three and a half per
cent of the annual salary is the regulation
assessment, but when the reporter offered So
it was eagerly raked in. The place where the
work is done is No. 80 Liberty-st and the in
dvidual who receipts for " contributions to the
Campaign Fund of the Democratic National
Committee" is r. NJ. Jordan. We gladly give
him the benefit Of @ first-class notice" No.
80 Liberty-st is easily found. BY calling
there the Civil Service reformers who are so
ardenty in favor of Mr. Cleveland's reelection
could undoubtedly learn something to their add
vantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
BRINGING DOWN BIG GAME.


I'tThsHfTt
sissIng-hot Democratic paper over in York state
doesn't like certain Republican candidate for
county Clco, because he was incOns picuOs In time
Of war; aud hired a substitute THIS sh0eT i 50
large that II fits The Democratic candidate for thu
Presidency like ducks foot In tAe mud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17
APPALLING IN HIS FRANKNEss.

From Tho Wheeling wv. Va Inelligencer
Mr. Cleveland in his message, for which sincerely
honor him, has challenged the protected industries OF
the country to a fight OF determination. The hght is
TO the death" THIS Is absolutely true 1t is also
brutally frank way TO put il.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

Register to-day. You can do so at any time
between o'clock in the morning and o'clock
at night. If you don't know where to 60 you
can ascertain by consulting the ninth, tenth
and eleventh pages of THE TRIBUNE. Don't
neglect this important duty. After to-day
there will be only two more chances to register.
and they fall on two consecutive days-Friday
and Saturday of next week, October 26 and p
Every Republican who has not already done
so should register as early as possible to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

Mayor Hewitt has accepted the nomination
made by the Cooper Union meeting On October
8, and in doing so has written long letter
reviewing his administration and summing up
the benefits which he claims to have conferred
on the city. Introductory to this however
he INDUCES in spirited attack on Tammany
Hail. even sneerng at the 'spasm Of virtue"
which induced it TO nominate him for Mayor
in 1886 The direct effect of this will not be
TO diminish the bitterness which already marks
the struggle between the two Democratic fac
tons in this city. The momentous char
acter of the contest for Mayor this year is
made Enthusiastically clear by Mr. Hewitt's state
ment that the successful candidate will have
the appointment of twenty-three commissioners
and heads of departments. Surely this is a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

II is pitiful to hear Mr. Thurman vail out that
he has been "trotted around the ring. like the
lat woman in the circus His phrase however,
hits off the case exactly. Thurman and his ban
danna are the central figures in perambulating
show The spectacle is not an e1fyIng one. If
Mr.. Thurman is willing to lend himself to such
"A procedure, his friends should have sufficient re-
gard for the prophecies to cause n stop to be
put TO these tactics before they go any further.
Postmastcr-Genera Dickinson would not have
enjoyed the remarks made about the postal service
und his direction if he had attended the meeting
Of the Methodist Preachers Association on Mon
day Ministers do not as a rule BRING politics
into their discussions but assurcdly there was
reason enough for their remarks about the ineG-
6cicncy of the mail service. Chaplain McCabe
went SO far as TO say right out in meeting that
he hoped there would be change IN the
Post Office authorities. When he added that this
was caution TO those about to mail anything
valuable. he was loudly appauded Our Methodist
friends evidently feel sure that there is only one
party to which should be entrusted the response
bility of running the Government of this country
And they are right.
Theatrical advertising has reached its lowest
level in the exploiting of a singer in concer-hal
in this city because she claims 10 be a cast-of
favoritc of certain European sovereign. Are
there no limits TO this sort of thing?
just as we expected. "The New-York Times"
Dem after carrying Illinois. Michigan and Wis
consin for the Democracy ION paper, has now
turned It's attention to Pennsylvania. The basis
for its hope in the State which gave over so, 900
plurality for the Republican ticket four years
ago, appears to be that in 1884 the Democrats
let the State go by default, knowing how almost
hopeless 1t was 10 attempt 10 carry it Almost
hopeess7 is certainly moderate enough. Now,
however. there is a different campaign from that
OF four years ago. and the Democrats are hoping
to cut down Blaine's magnificent plurality to about
the 40, coo plurality given Tor Garfield in 1850.
If they accomplish that" says " The Times
through the medium OF Philadelphia CORE
spondent, the Democrats will feel that they have
done great work, even il they do not carry the
State" The force of this last clause should not
be overlooked. Even if they do not carry the
State!" At the hour of going to press the Demo-
cratic National Committee had not transferred the
thirty electoral votes Of Pennsylvania to the side
OF the balance-Sheet where the Solid South makes
the most conspicuous showing.
Secretary Whitney, after spending several
years in vain attempts 10 discrcdit the Roach
cruisers and in contracting for feet of English
designed vessels, now oomplaccntly arrays the
American navy on paper against the British feet
lie does this too few days after his arst cruiser,
the Baltimore has had not very brilliant en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

Secretary Whitney makes a desperate attempt
TO whoop up the Presidents belated Retaliation
policy. He thinks that there is no danger of war,
hut is sure that we could whip England any
way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

This country of ours is ripe for spelling
REFORM" if "The Atlanta Constitution" is not
mistaken. It is clear, however, that The Con-
stitution7 itself does not share this rIpeness.
For it spells the of the next President of the
United States with instead of with an Ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

Theatrical advertising has reached its lowest
level in the exploiting of a singer in concert-hall
in this city because she claims 10 be a cast-oif
favoritc of n certain European sovereign. Are
there limits TO this sort of thing?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-17

sufficient reason for the election OF Colonel
Erhardt, whom Mayor Hewitt himself has pro-
nounced able and exceles,.