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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
THAT PROBLEM IN INTEREST.

TO theEdftor OF The IrtbuHe.
Sir: Let us whether the country can't get
ahead Of the city for once. In your arithmetic prob
lem, printed July 90, the 5000 represents the first
instaimcnt Of the principal plus per cent OF the
second instalment Therefore. the remaindcr-S30O-
represents the second instalmcnt minus per cent Of
itself In other words 1900 IS 81 Ter cent of this
second insalment. which is required to be obtained
Dividing $500 by 94-1O0 obtain the answer viz {:
1910 il 42-f7. Yours, DUTCHESS COUNTY.
Medalia, y. Y, July % 15o5.
This is a sound and simple solution. The prob
lem could also have been solved by gconetrical
progression. Correct solutions have also been re-
ccived from B. L. T. X and few others.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
r1Rsr.cLAss DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

4 FIRST. CLASS DEMOCRAIIO PLAIFOhh
From The Detroit Tribune
The Michigan Democratic Convention must pile II on
l. We dcnounce the Republican party for being born
n rcsl-t the extension Of slavery We were In favor OF
such extension 49,. e., -.,.., an
We donounce the Republican party for resisting So
ce sion 70 the extent Of coercion We were opposed 10
coercion -,
g. We denounce the Republican party for issuing me
grcenback war measure we were VppOsou W 'i@
and also 10 the grecnback ,-,,
l. We denouncc the Republican party for demanding
vigorous prosecution Of the and the restoration OF
the Union We declared In 1864 that the war was
failure and demanded a cessation OF hostiites
s. We denouncc the Republican party Tor mnAlhg tis
slave a freeman and the freeman a voter VIC uIluI
favor anything Of the sort -,
c. We dcnounce the Republican party for secur ne a1'
tona amendments TO the National Constitution for US re-
consrction legislation for its homestead and pension
laws: for lis resumption Of specie payments Tor rcee
talshing the Nations credit FOR it, large reductions OF
the National debt ard all legislation which It has en-
acted in sus OF Iessianc We have never la cred
in our oppositt0n % Republican enactmentsS
= We doaounce the Republican party for proposing
70 reduce the surplus without reducing the wages OF Are
can worknemen aud products OF American producers
surpus by enr hing foreign industries and labor at the
expense OF
We respectfully submit the above to the Democratic
State Coovonton today for adoption. 1t tells the whole
story BREEZY omlttiag OF course some minor points In
The way Of ocfstoul. and tn Committee Resolutions
cannot DENY IT, accuracy. II the Convention desires 70
indorsa the record Of Democratic party II d. in
this ner7vo wa, and the public Will give the Ccnven-
ton credit for being consistent and truthful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS AROUSED.

TO the EditOr Of me Tribune
Sir: Republicans who doubt that West Virginia
will cast its electoral for Harrison should have
stood with ne on the platform Of the West County
Republican Convention here to be convinced that
West Virginia IS in line with the solid North for pro
lection 10 American Industry. Invited 10 address the
Convention away up here the Kanawha came a
doubling Thomas having faith in the ability Of
West Virginia TO 90 Republican this year. But you
can form some idea of the enthusiasm which prevails
here when tell you that this Convention had ex-
actly 500 delegates in It. almost many the Chi
cago Convention. This IS sober matter Of fact. The
Republicans OF West County had at the last election
but $50 votes and to-day 500 delegates met in mass
convention to nominate county ticket But they
were not all Republicans Men who had voted the
Democratic ticket always before cheering into
the Convention. scores Of them. 1t was grand
sight Many Of them boosted that they voted for
old Tlppecanoe but far more proudly shouted that
their fathers had done 50. and they would follow in
their fathers footsteps No man exaggerSte the
prevalence Of this sentiment
A club is being formed here Of the old men who
voted FOR Tppccanoc and Tyler TOO in 1910. and
their descendants. 1t embraces more Democrats
than Republicans. Tho President is Editor Brown.
most energetic Republican, who deserves great
credit for his novel enterprise. Judge Lockhar who
has always nved here, told to-day that the crowd
assembled I'm West County before the war or since
1t spca.s well for West Virginia. Tho Convention
was ply a rOuscr-the opening gun OF campaign
I'm West Virginia which viii result In placing IT In the
Republican column for 1883 end al II. time
Elizabeth W Va. July @, 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
WALL STREET INTERESTED IyALAWsUI1
GOSSIP ABOUT MR.. BREEsE AND HIS COMPLAINT
AGAINST Mr. VANDERBILT


Great interest as felt In Wall Street about the sus
begun in the Supreme Court by william l.. Breese
against william X Vanderbilt. for the recovery Of
damages for breach Of contract in transactions In
Lake shore stock IN 1884. The amount involved IL
something 81 100000, and there Is no doubt thas
the suit win be prosecuted unless tho claim IS paid
william L. Brcesc, the plaintiff is wellknown
member Of the Stock Exchange, who IS inclined gem
orally TO settle his disputes with his lists He has
been suspended for engaging in fight on the hoor.
He IS physically powerful man, with hasty tenn
per. IL has been notorious that he was badly hurs
in the famous pecging7 process In Lake Shore, when
William H. Vanderbilt was turning his stock into
money The defendant In the present suit probably
suffered much greater loss, but his father was well
able to restore the damage out OF his own gains IL
was said the time that Mr.. Vanderbilt cXtorted
promise from his son never again TO indulge IN stock
speculation An old operator in Wall street remarked
when he heard OF tho suit don't blame Breesc very
much but would have suggested that the suit should
have been against William II. Yanderbilt'
That Mr.. Brcese has smalted from his losses has
been proved BY two encounters with H. D. Hollins, the
favor!tc broker Of w. X. Vanderbilt, since 1854 Tho
first one took place al the South Side Club on New
Years Day. 1856 and the last about three months
ago on Long Island ferrybost. IN private conVeisa-
ton Mr. Brcese has not hesaed In the last four years
10 call Mr. Holllns thief and a lar and he has
threatened several times bring suit against him. In
regard the present action Mt Breese declined yes
terday TO make any statement for publication Frelng
IT, Smith, his lawyer expressed regret that the matter
had been made public, and refused TO specify tho
grounds OF the complaint He admitted that the suit
was for breach contract, and that with Interest tho
damages exceeded ~ 100000 lie said thet there
could be 10 doubt about the contract and that the suit
could be settled only by the payment Of the damages.
The attorneys for Mr. Vanderbilt acknOw cdacd that
SUIT had been brought, but would say nothing moro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02

While The citrograph" is not political paper IN any
sense, and proposes 10 dabbe In politics as htne - ~
sense California farmers ana ruit grow.
win permit yet cannot help natural thri or
pride in that the Republican platform 90 uneqnvocay
declares for protection 10 American labor IN MS
we stand shoulder 70 shoulder with Samuel j. ha1oa
the apostle and exponent Of Democracy for 20 many years.
~ well every American who reloices when the iea
British flag beneath the glorious stars and stripes 40
may be wrong, but now. as we have ever becn'
above all else, thoroughly American.
Therefore what have say politics during this
campaign viii the broad platform OF proteetop 70
tho American aborer rather than from the narrow stanc
point the hi5ebounf politician with TINS snort POI
itleaI dissertation we dismiss the subject fer this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02

cAMERoN-on Tuesday g. his late ro,,enc, sos
t. James place Brooklyn y. ~ Donald Cameron. IN tns
Funeral services st ST. Lakes Church. cntonaye near
fulton ave. GrooSlyn. W ~ F az August al .. IN
cuNNINeHAM-Atherla. o r.,tien,'c 9s7 cre:oryays:
ing Illness Catherine ~. vile Of Charles T. Cunningham
Fnne e services on Thurs lay August . at o'clock
New6urg and Montgomery papers please copy
DEwEYqp - Ass gst .: S 6 , at Newark n j.
1n rlsTas & at Great harrington. Mass
EA Ocean Grove = j. Juy 81 h,t sn s1e
OF the ATE Geores and Granddaughter 81 the
Faners fro ta ro'cnc, Of grandparent' s2l Eas;
l2Ith-st Thursday, August 2 at ! .. IN.
Jewott WOOD. danshter OF Thomas l. Jswctt.
into Js'y 81 Con her sss brth'
Funeral the residence OF her 'onn.iaw 5anningo ~
Knapp. Hackensack. j. on Friday August g. at 2"c
MEYER-JuIy 81 at his late residence CIT 5thavs ,hi:
civ Christopher Meyer aged 90 years months aud IL
Funeral services at house. m rharsiay. Friends and
relatives invited.
Pnral private. AZ New. brunswick " j. Frdayam.
JAMS isce BroosiTn Scle Hl1and
!; PaIdock in ner 2sth yeIr
Funeral services on Friisr. August 3. at 1890 a. IN
PErERsoN-Jalv 80 Dorothy ANGLE youngest child OF
Funeral were held az parHnt rs'doace DOT NotI
PnELPs-At SARATOGA springs, on wednssd1y August
after brief Illness. Isaac y. Ph-lnr OF Ne".f srk
Funeral from residence T2l broadHay sara'osaos
Friday afternoon At 45o
Interment private, at GREENWOOD
PRYER-On Tuesday. Juv 3lst sSs Ann FRYER daightei
OF tho lata Captain THoinls PrYer - -. ~
Funeral M tie Of her brother James 'ryer, No
5io Vest is7th-sL. Friday, sliH't at O'clOc~
pOwIANp-Jnlv 81 Charles Eickemeyer Rowland. in.
FAINT OF Charles II lnl Eva t. noTahao o. iOnAees'
y. y, age year and II DAYS
sMrrnAt Highland FALL. y " on "wednesday. LIST i1s,-
Margaret H.. wile OF Charles r. smith
Funeral rom her rssiaeaca Friday Sd inst, at
O'Clock p m
sMITH-At Ltchhed Conn. Tuesday. July 81. James y.
smith. BROOKLYN. " Y. x.-,a,,
Funeral services his late residence. Litchned ~
Thursday August I'd interment az Weoda~a cemetery
Friday. at IL a. N.
TIEMAN-At his late residence l63d ST. near Mos,isa'@
New York CIV Wednesday. August lst 1855 John {.
Tismau. ia III Gosh year Of his age ~, . . $3.50.
rrrera ser-c-s THURSDAY evening at half past O'clock
Inierment III cypress Hills Cemetery
yAIIJuIy 81 1893 John NJ second son OF CharIes A. aaa
r oo.ri'S n-Say Anrss. 2 1885 at 930 r. H. from the
R"ord Avenue Baptist Cnurch. Bedfordsve near hyr.
tie ave. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
THE BUSINESS MAE's LUNCHEON.

From The Lincoln (Neb) Journal
Perhaps the doctor IS right who says that gr,aF
norton OF the sickness 10 this country Is caused by
tbo unplcosant habit % eating TOO rapidly u Is IN
tercstng 10 watch the average cdgoa when he goes nlo
restaurant for his dinner He doesn't seem 10 regard
tho meal with any degree II fonde bat acts though
the eatns Of IL s one of those d.sageeahle duties
which confront every step on tne highway oi
life He attacks TIE n.gt sayagcr, and you can ar
his knife and fork rafting q flrlong away. Hc shove D.,
the food ais mouth hired Ran saosels corn
into Smelling mlchine aa1 swallows &c without c-eWns
H. lie IOHIs down lot Of lce-Nn,cF ".eA ne mrA
"a coo7ur1cd With frantic eudeay.r % nlac /. In
dcestible - possible and when tsr 1st sal ft's arc
over he PUSHES the cashiers desk and settles with en-
prcsson OF relief maatng his aiaat corHcnance like
a rainbow after q storm. The physician s7ys
that people should very slowly and who away ths
um0 between bitos by pleasant conversation about tho
weather the crops or euy other cheerful subject. Ia
this way days Of the years Of their pilgrimage MAJ
La
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
A BURDENsoME TAX on THE FARMER.

Sir: The Internal revenue system deprvcs tlllers
Of tho soil OF the privilege OF selling any product Of
their lands to whOmsoever they for as much as
they can. They cannot do this now in the case Of
tobacco The producers Of that commodity are
PEELED to sell It TO certain class of purchasers and
to put It up in a certain way else be subjected to
the penalty that the law imposes. In my personal
intercourse with the farmers I find that when I i'm
press them with that idea 10 sllences them every
time. There thousands OF small producers In
country who have been swearing at the law ever
since 1t enacted because they can't sell pound
OF their small crop 10 their neghbor without violating
the law. And a great number Of Democrats are
among them. II you look up the history OF It closely
will discover chat the Democrats propose have
general internal revenue tax. They don't say 50
boldly, but that is their meaning. Such tax IS de-
tcstablc I'm the eyes OF farmers.
Nation, ILL.,, July l., 1855 w. d. MATLOCK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
SOME FLAWS Nv THE HILLS ELL.

From The Chatham Courier.
We do no. intend to take any hand In campaign mut
throwing or in saying things do not believe about
NV candidate In the field A a paper occupying an
,ndencnda7s position In political matters cannot
nut Il nav as well DO distinctly understood thai we
are dead set aaenst the Minis tariff bill from Alpha
70 Omen II isn't tie SOFT OF taiin revision which We
belcyc will irue t. tho bes interests OF America and
Americans IL may do very wen Tor Ehg'ahu' Ou' ie'
England take care OK herself!
l. The bill Is sectional 1t protects rice sugar Iron
ore ard products the SOUTH and fees almost every
product OF Northern industry l. IS sectional IN spirit
provision and theory. .
II was passed by fraud; votes were secured Tor IL
by restoring 70 the duabe list such products as were
rqnufacturci or raised the particular Congressman
lived whose vote secured
It attacks industries that arc comparatively
unoreanized Ike tho wool-growng Industry End daIes
not face tho organized industries o. iron or sugar
4 IL proposes to remove the duty on wool ana thrs
eopardlzc, ultimately ruin, tho sheep industry q
America Under protection tho wool protnci has bern
increased from CO. GEO 900 pounds to 325Ce0OcO pounds
per year.
g. IL ignores the difference between specific and ad
valorem duties !, makes too great the temptation on
ne part OF foreigners n" their goods at less
han their value, and puts a reward on dishonesty
In fact the bill f. full Of Objectionable features ara
II the Republicans tho senate can produce measure
the highest interests OK tho whole coun-
try sections, they hal better adjourn 60 home ana
say no more abou. the tariff Tho nric question Is one
II vital importance Boz treated other than With the
wlsest AMI broa1ess state sIan5h.p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
THE REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK IN VIRGINIA


Sir wish speak OF the situation here in Virginia
Can carry this State for the Republican ticket
think we can, and 1 believe shall But how can
II be done with two sets Of Republican electors in
the feldl To suppose that we shall continue to
have two sets OF electors IS to suppose that there Is
neither patriotism among Republicans here.
acknowledge that With all his ability and intel
lectual capability-and l concede him both-Gcneral
Malone is not good leader. A natural pugilist,
delightng In controversy, and in what he calls tho
crushing process he is unsuited lead in time Of
peace. Men drawn to him by virtue Of his IN
eectual strength but repclled by the arbitrsriness
Of his plans and the dogmatsm OF his manner.
have had quarrel with General Malone. On tho
contrary, personally would do almost anything for
him but I, with thousands OF others, can no longer
follow him political leader; and. II he were as
wise he smart he would that tho party under
his leadership, has been and viii continue to be
failure.
But II he will take down the electors condemned
at Chicago, the party and will unite the Others
and elect them conceive Of sacrifice
his part 81 agreeing to this and believe he Will
agree 10 H. A. to the rest, II Will matter little what
course IS pursued. 1t left to then selves, without
restraint or dictalon OF any sort the people Will
come together and cast a solid vote for the party
candidates. feel confident that this IS their present
humor and wee to him, politically, who shall try
TO defeat their purposes G. X. GILMER.
Richmond, Va, July 49, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
" RrCHELIEU" ROBTYSOY'S ALE.

Washington dispatch to The Chicago Tribune
Ex-ConCressman Rlcholieu' Robinson OF Brook
lvn is here His presence moves local paper to
recall ono OF the stories which were told when John
Fincrty and Mr. Robinson were colleagues In me
XIVIitb Congress and We'd with each other In their
hatred OF everything English Fincriy had made a
strong speech against England. declaring that boy
colt ought to be put on all goods Of English manu.
facture NO honorable and patriotic lrisbmah,
shouted he, viii ever wear or use an article Oh
Coed good said Rlchelleu." II have been
preaching that doctrine for thirty years. Come
TheV CIV went down to the House bar. "What will
yc have. John ]" -
well. I'll take a bottle Of Bass alc'
What drink Bass ale after that speech
should think It would stick in your throat shouted
the astonished Rlchcleu' ,,, III,
erty. Il find oftentimcs degree Of satisfaction IN
swallowing my ercmle'' ~, . NJ
Il never thought Of that Two DotIeS Vi basss
ale walter, said Robinson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
yor so ElYyEyr As MONT BE.

Prom The Chicago Tribune.
Tho two men had occupied the same scat in a rail
way coach for half day. and the train had reached
its dcs tlra.lon
veTsailon tha' has relieved greatly IN" mOnoo7- Of
a long Journey. Ma. l ask your name J"
"Cortalnl- Ny name q sullivan
(Jocosrly.l Not iir. sullivan of BostonP
Yes I reside IN Boston"
WHAT Not
nIaucLflyl "No. SIR am college professor
Beg pardon. Permit me 10 introduce myself
Ny name Is Crowley"
Ism inglyj Not Mr. crowley Of NewYorhl7
YES New-YOrk IS my Home
WHAT Not
GioriyJ mo. SIR am the president OF bank.
tColdlyl @Good-day, sir
(Frgidlyl "Gooddayl'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
THE 4FnEE wHIsKEY7 CRY A DELUsIoN.

7 o "A d itOT o. tn III bWHt.
Sir: AS Republican permit me 10 say word to
the friends OF temperance a total abs Amer from
Intoxicating drinks. a Christian and student for the
ministry-I shall cast my first vote next November
Yet am a Republican. ! esrousc the Republican
cause because It a party Of great and Of great
decds. believe In rs principles, I advocate IFS
pocv, revere is history. What n has done in the
past IS a warrant Of whit f. Will DO IN the future
II VIII protect. by its policy. all existing industries
promote now enterprises and restore prosperity.
believe IN the Republican party.
The CRY Free Whisky has been rnlscd-a de-
Iuslvc device, but vain. The condition Of the National
revenue uzder the wise and liberal management OF
a Republican Administration will be such as TO re-
oure little or ID mobilization VI tho present tax on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
PRIVATE CHARACTER IN PUBLIC LIFE

TO ne EdtfOr OF nc IT tOune.
Sir: You say in the first sentence Of an editorial
of to-day With the Presidents private life the pub
lie has nothing TO do" Are these grounds well taken
Ought not the public to know and to be deeply IN
terestcd In the private life Of the they choose to
fill the highest office in land Is there any
better guarantee that the public life Of man will be
good than that his private life has been purcl The
first and most important question that any business
man asks about a trusted employe concerns his pr
vate character. Why, then, Is It nothing to the poo
pic the private life Of their President Harrison
could not carry single State in the Union for tho
Republican party If he were handicapped with bad
character. Yours sincerely, ii.
Paterson, y. j., July Il, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
soUrn cALroayI1 FoR PROTECTION.

From The Hefilnds (Cai.) Cltonsph.
Last Monday last OF Che nominations Tor President
and Vice President rEc slate j. now atc W
and the fight begils on the one hand ha,e GFogcl
Cleveland n Washington D. Cior b. mas loo5, f0m
New-York AMI only votes an Iays taxc8 ia Wash
lngton-wta Allen e.. Thurman, OF ohc running maze
and, the Rand, We have General BcnDlin-clci
by all the soldier boys-iiaflson Of Indiana ably
seconded by Levi Morton. o. New YORK. The slate f.
made Tho Issue IS Protection vs-wel, II II Is not Free
Trace Il Is that all pronlnent English papers
are atilant over the prospect Of Clescands reelection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
LITTLE TRAVELLERS AT WORCESTER.

Worcester. Mass. August The eighty-four ilit!e
boys and girls on the way 10 Colebrook, " H., ana
West stcwardstown, " IL, arrived here early TINS
morning BY invitation Of The worcester
Gazetteo they took breakfast in large
EMMY room at Marshall restaurant near the
station After breakfast, they were driven about
town In the open horse cars through the courtesy On
Superintendent seecy, ard given a favorable glimpse
tbouchtffl citizen and the children started on the
White Mountain train in high splits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
GENERAL HARRIsOY's CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Ietter 70 The New. YORK Observer

In response Ia many inquiries with reference 70
Genera f,enjamn Harrison l am glad 10 saE some
things peculiarly appropriate TO a leigOus PalGr,
and which ought to crafty all good people IN the
coming time. even more than now; We WIN al1ach
greater importance 70 the moral and religious cAdi
actor Of tie men who represent the great Ia.lcs OF
our country. The Christian cliizcn should never
subordinate character to the behests OF party "hch
as tho Bible puts II, provide out of All the tco
pie able mon such fear Sod, men OF truth hallls
covete0usness to rule then the republic VIII meah
ure up 10 the divine standard charity some iul,S
requires silence but not In the case OF Gcheral ia
rison i know nim" said d minister IN my stuGy
the other day. 4" fear be IS too good a man 10 Dc
elected: there Is largo element that does not Wan
too good a man. ] write not for ihat clement out
for that larger element We may hope IN an par rs
who do want good. clean. true men eNaltcd. LEO
last time | heard General Harrison speak was whch
vet United states senator he addressed thc a,n.,
meeting Of tho American Tract society IN one OF INC
large churches Of this city, AMI he lives as he tas
Even the rancOr Of party spirit car say nolmns
against the moral and religious character on ths man
Of God The pure sober. sabbath keeping chu~h-
going Christian citizen. the men and women OF that
other great army cOncuering the world Tor truth ana
for Christ NAV send Christian salutations 10 TINS lei
iov-dscple and fellowsolder. tic Is one with us IN
the cause Of the Great Captain; and whatever nay be
said of him politically in thc heat OF party STRIFE us
moral and Christian character are Without STAN lAc
result ~ great contest which Is 10 conFuls e
Nation for the next four months no one can certainty
forc,now but whatever the result. feel sure thar
General Harrison Will honor American cltizcnsalp
native and adopted. because be honors Christ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-02
THE LATEST CAMPAIGN BUGABoo.
% thtEditorofrhe tribune.

Sir: The Democrats Of North Carolina have found
a mares nest in the fact that Levi F. Morton, our
candidate for Vice President, IS the monster wh>
bought some OF the North Carolina special bonds
since declared unconstitutional By the Supreme
Court Of North Carolina and with other debts Of
the state rcpudiated They say that he has brought
suit against this state and when he gets judgment
Will sell every bed, COW, pig skillet and oven that
the poor people own. ard murder all who cannot
pay their part Of the tax. What dreadful fate
awaits our peoplell C.. C.. JONES.
Cilley, Caldwell Co.. " c. July 90 lss5.