New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-11

can suppose that OF this day. when the chances
are ten to one in favor Of The criminal. whereas,
when these customs were first fxed they were prob
ably more than ten to one against him. bis chances
Of acquital would be impaired IL il should be HEX
that he might forfeit by persistent misbehayior,
the right to be confronted with his accuser
The advocates of the Naval State Militia and
the Naval Reserve Corps feel much encouraged
by the support that they have thus far received,
Notwithstanding that the Whitthorne bill failed
in its passage by Congress The Legislature Of
Massachusetts, adopted the State Naval Militia
scheme last year, and similar bills have been in-
troduccd in the Legislature Of this STATE, also OF
Pennsylvania. Rhode Island and California.
The Grand Jury Of Kings County has done well
to indict the three men responsible for the death
Of the so-called scab who Was SO badly fright
ened by their entrance into the car stables where
he was at work during the recent strike that
in his efforts to escape he fell out Of window
and was killed. When Coroner Rooney inyesti-
gated the case, he decided that the three men
should not be held. For ds sscuon he was severely
criticised. Now the truth win be brought out,
and IL the strikers were guilty Of mansiaughter
the fact win be established before jury. Their
moral responsibility is as clear as possible; whether
they can be held legally responsible is the question
to be decided.
Another house in the upper part Of the city has
been ordered vacated because the plumbing is in
bad condition and cases Of diphtheria due to this
cause have been reported In it. The Health Board
gave orders year ago to have the necdful repairs
made, but nothing has been done. Only the agent
cou9d be dealt with, ss the owners kept beyond
reach of the service of legal papers. Cutting of
the rent permanently until the house is in proper
condition viii doubtless be effective in compelling
them to do their plain duty.
Minneapolis is still there. and appears TO be
feeling as well as usual, thank you. - The
Tribune Of that city concludes an article in re-
gard TO her future with this eloquent outburst:
the rC II San Se ispded 50 high and d upon
tho waves Of coming centuries dashed by the trade
cties cannot much as wet her feet or auipcn with
spray her municipal skirts.
It is pleasant 70 believe that it is the manifest
destiny of Minneapolis TO stride down the century
with the star Of progress flaming on her forehead
inundated neither by trade winds nor cyclones,
with her dimpled feet dry and her snowy skirts
undampened 1t is q beautiful picture-perhaps
some rising ST. Paul artist viii put it on canvas.
The corset, mahRned Of the dress-reformers. has
again demonstrated it's usefulness-eyen its neces-
sity. To its agency woman in Bryn Mawr,
Penn, owes her life. She was shot by her hus-
band, but the bullets were detected by the steel
ribs in her corset and so she escaped serious in
jury. The corset deserves to be mentioned with at
least respect for some time TO come This is not
the first service of the kind that it has rendered.
either.
Hero is chance for the younger members of
the Bar Of this State. The Bar Association offers
prize Of $3.50 to be commended for by lawyers
Of five or more years standing. The prize Is
TO go to the best essay The Rights Of Minority
Stockholders, and what Legislation, If any is
needed for their Protection" Robert O. Alexander
Of this city is chairman of the committee on
prizes There ought to be lively competition.