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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
THE NEW METHOD OF VOTING.

The public interest in ballot reform constant
" increases. The bosses are against it, since
its general adoption will mark their decline and
fall The masses Of both the political parties
are for it, realizing that whatever tends to rid
cur elections of the gross evils and abuses which
now attach to them strengthens our govern
mental system where it greatly needs strength
ening "The North American Review" for
December contains three timely contributions
to the literature of the subject Mr. Saxton, of
this State, writes of the bill which bears his
name. while Governor Ames of Massachusetts,,
and Governor Buckley, of Connecticut, report
upon the working of the Balot-Reform laws
Of their respective States.
The prominent features Of the excellent bill
which Governor Hill vetoed last spring were,
as Mr. SaXton explains, first that all ballots
should be printed at public expense and de-
hvered to voters by duly qualified officers;
second. that the ballots should contain the
names of all candidates nominated for office;
third. that the voter should be entirely shielded
from observation while preparing his ballot.
The Connecticut bill differs from this measure
in a vital particular, since it provides for the
use of unofficial ballots. The Republican ma
jority in the last two Legislatures in drafting
and perfecting their bill have held that the
prohibition of all ballots save those furnished
by the State was Of the essence Of genuine
ballot reform. So Mr.. Saxton held in the inter-
view with him which was lately printed in
THE TRIBUNE, and in "The North American"
he trenchantly remarks: "a party ballot can
not be secret ballot One of the cardinal
principles of ballot reform is that no ballot
should be allowed to go outside the polling
place. and that no ballot should be valid that
comes from outside. The provision that places
partisans in charge of the ballot-booth gives
poll-workers the opportunity they seek of ascer-
tanning what party ballot the voter selects.n
These objections to the use of unofficial ballots
have not been met, because they cannot be
In essential particulars the Massachusetts law
and the Saxton bill agree. Mr.. Saxton points
out, however, that whereas his own bin pro.
vided for the use of fac simile unofficial ballots
in case the official ballots for any reason should
not be delivered, the Massachusetts law directs
that the Secretary Of State shall send two sets
Of ballots TO each town clerk, one for distribu-
ton, the other for use in case of necessity.
Would il not be well to amend the Saxton bill
so as to make it conform to the Massachusetts,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
BUSINESS PREMISES.

There are not many cities in the country, or
in the world either for that matter, which can
COMPLAIN of superfuity of public libraries
yet that is the condition which threatens Salem,
Mass That town has library in the Bertram
mansion. and John Knsman, who died there
recently. bequeathed certain property for public
library. his intention being that the income of
tbe property should support the library. If this
sbould not prove TO be the case the legacy
might become burden TO the city, and the
city authorities, consequently, are hesitating
whether TO accept the bequest or not. Probably
Mfr Kinsman's excel Mt intentions will be carried
out but il would have been much wiser If during
his lifetime he had established the library, made
sure that the income provided would be sufficient
% maintain it, and then turned 1t over TO the
citv as free gift Mr. Carnegie contends. with
no littlc force, that the rich man is bound to
use his riches himself in the best and wisest
wav he can devise for the benefit OF his fellow
men. and that he has no right to have the
burden 10 others after his death. The wisdom
OF so doing il suggested by the possibility uhat
Mr.. Kinsman's purposes may come to naught In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
FOURTEEN PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-Henry NJ Stanley has arrived at
Bagamoyo, on the East African coast; Emperor
William telegaphed his congratulations TO Stan
ley and Emin. - Resolutions embracing the
party measures were adopted by the Liberal Fed
Grafton at Manchester; Mr.. Gladstone addressed
q meeting in the Town Hail. - French war
ship will be ordered to Brazil. - The dock
laborers' strike at Bristol has been settled by a
compromise - The Gar has IeaSsured France
regarding his recent visit to Berlin
Congress. Senate IN session. - Many
bills and resolutions introduced, after which
the Senate went into executive session.
Domestic.-The President appointed Judge Da-
vid J. Brewer, of Kansas, an Associate Justice
OF the Supreme Court. - In the Cronn case
counsel for the defence spoke in behalf of Kunze
and O'Sullivan. - General Stephen r. Smith
died at his home in New-Haven. - Senator Ed
munds suggested that the anniversary of the dis
covery of America by Columbus be celebrated by
founding a great National university in Washing
ton - The General Christian Conference. I'M
der the auspices of the Evangelical Alliance, was
held in Boston. - The President will start
for Chicago, to be present at the opening of the
Auditorium
City and Suburban.-Three Italian women were
shot In tenament-house fight and one died -
The bill for Congress was adopted by the Worlds
Fair Executive Committee - The steamboat
Newburgh caught fire in the Hudson; there was a
panic, but no one was hurt. - Clever swindlers
passed forged checks on a bank. - Approval
of the Presidents Message - Samuel Wilke-
sons funeral was held - Arrangements were
made to entertain the Pan-American delegates.
- A policeman died under mysterious circum-
stances. - A lunatic attempted murder in a
furniture store. Commissioner Cram an
nounced his intention of resigning from the Dock
Department after the close of the investigation
- Stocks dull, and as a rule strong, although
the closing was rather weak under fresh attacks
The Weather.-FOrecast for today: Warmer
and fair Temperature yesterday Highest.
81 degrees lowest, IA average, 10 ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
recently added to this list largo brckya, which \.

recently added to this list large brickyard which 10
has built in the forests OF Louenberg The clay 10
that neghborhood is OF unusual pureness extends
TO a great depth. Massive buildings for drying the
tricks have been constructed railroad fracE has
been laid connecting the yard with the main road
Every thing. In fact has been done the largest and
grendest SCALE The Prince hopes TO make more money
Of this venture than from any OF bis other esra
llshments. In all probability he will be wealthy
enough before he dies TO warrant the acceptance OF
the hereditary dukedom which he declined years ago
because Of his comparative poverty.
King Humbert OF Italy. although only forty.ays
years OF age. has already gray haic and beard This
fact worries the head Of the House OF savoy far less
however, than it seems to trouble his beautiful Queen
Afraid probably, that the white hairs CT the great
mustache OF her husband might lead people TO think
herself more aged. she determined not long since to
improve its color For this purpose she purchased
box of welLknown hair-colorng material recon-
mcndcd by French frIn She presented It to her
husband and anxiousy awaited tho effects OF It's 40.
plicaton. But she disappointed. Instead Of 4
more youthful looking King she found her favorite lap
dog dyed an ugly green on the following morning
When she asked for an explanation King Humber
said that he preferred 10 try the medicine first upor
her dog. Tomorrow" he added your BRAZILIAN
parrot will have its turn But from that hour the
hair dye disappeared and the locks OF King Humber
remained unchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
MOZARTS DON JUAN"

Mozart. masterpIece. "Don Giovanni was gfvcu
IN German at the Metropolitan Opera House last night.
The performance bore evidences in plenty of serious
striving but failed to enthusiasm, apparently
for reasons worthy of careful study than clrum
stances will allow at present. The paris were d.'-
trbuted as follows: Donna Anna. Madame Lehmsn'
Donna Elvlra Madame sonntag.Uhl; Zerlna. Fradlan
Betty Frank Don Juan. Herr Rechmanni lepoeiio,
Herr Fischer; Masetto, Herr schloemann Herr sen,
cond,tcted Unusual interest manifested IN vac
revival of the work. which had not been heard In Ses
York i'm five years. and the audience wa almoa =
numerous as the house could hold, Inc ehueaNw, -
do the work Justice was especially evident IN W
finale Of the first act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
INSURANCE AGAINST BURGLARY.

r. is cynically asserted that the alarming in.
crease of late in the number of burglarics com
mitted in New-Yorll and the surrounding dis
tricts is not altogether uncOnnccted with scheme
IN font company for the insurance Of goods
and chattels against the predatory invasion OF
nocturnal artists of tho Manhattan Bank" Hope
stamp. An Institution of this kind has been
in existence in London since 1887, when we'll
lxnovn firm of brokers began 10 issue circulars
announcing that they were prepared TO effect
insurance at Lloyds against the risks Of loss
bv theft or robbery, with or without violence, or
bnrplarv. on certain definite terms" The scheme
has proved wonderfully successful, and people
are beginning 10 take out policies against
hurclarics almost as frequently as against losses
nv fire. No claims, however, are allowed on thJ
nolicies il the entire less on any single occasion
amounts 10 less than S25. Nor will the in
surance company admit its liability in cases
whore the theft has been committed by person
living on the premises, such as a servant, or where
the loss is due TO sack and pillage by insurgents.
or military or usurped powers. Inc scale OF
prcmiums is as follows:
PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
No l. so cents per cent per anninl, when the whole
contents OF the house are insured
No. 9 80 certs per cent per anntn when the Wnole
IA J. so cents per cent per annum, vi ere specially
selected articles insured, such as plate jewelry
etc. - - -. - , ,rt.uo ..o,.u
,eIeced articles insured, but warranty Is given
hat thew are kept in a safe when not in use.
BUSINESS PREMISES.
No S. 81 90 per cent per annum, business premises.
No n so cents per cent per annum. business prem
COS when is shown that special precautions taken
to protect the property
T. is impossible to feel otherwise than attracted
nv 60 ngcnio1s a scheme, which must commend
itself TO property owners in the city and house
holders in the outlying districts Additional
confidence would be inspired in the enterprise
10 IL were to become known that several gentle.
mon whose portraits enjoy places of honor in tho
photograph album Of Inspector Byrnes had con-
scn,ed to act as trustees and directors of the
company in question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
this is afforded by the fact that its authors are
Messrs. Depew, Root Whitney and Hewitt.

Secretary WINDOWS testimony on the value
of the Civil Service law is of the most weighty
kind. He was at the head of the Treasury De-
raitment before the law was enacted, and is
therefore able to compare the condition OF
things then with that which prevails now. " l
have no hesitation" he says, Gin pronouncing
the present condition of affairs as preferable IN
all respects" "The beneficial influences oil the
Civil Service law in its practical workings are
clearly apparent" The advantages of the merit
system are numerous, in Mr.. WINDOWS eyes
and the clerks furnished by it for appointment
he finds entirely satisfactory. This practical
evidence of the benefits of the Civil Service
system from the head Of great Department
will be most gratifying to all the friends OF that
system. and ought to be at least instructive to
it's enemies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
srrnY SOUTH AMERICA NOW.

From The Boston Traveller ,.-.,. -.
1t IS not improbable that formal III, oni6 Of m =,
yet be extended by the kepuOs 81 making tour Of
sg Of ). a pSompis sSscp
should this be done II SnSas &c ad S betwcsn Soh
dhe nSt america is that these two sections shosa
saT clear understanding of each Others needs
each others resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

It is whispered that some of the Democratic
State oficials-elect do not agree with Governor
Hill in regard to the disposition of the patronage
of their respective departments. The Governor
would like to have them give the leading clerk
ships to men of his own seectiOn-so the story
goes. Well, is there anything unreasonable about
that? He allowed TO run the Syracuse con-
venton, why shouldn't he also be allowed to have
n good whack at the patronage falling to the
men whom he placed in nomination.?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
The news most generally interesting to Chris

The news most generally interesting to Chris
tendon recorded this morning is that announc-
ing the arrival of Stanley Africanus on the
coast at Bagamoyo, almost within sight OF
Zanzibar, with the happy consciousness of hav-
ing accomplished the mission to which he was
summoned by the King of the Belgians three
years ago. Together with vivid and COM
prehensive account of the explorers journey
ings through Africa, THE TRIBUNE presents to-
day on the first page a map accurately drawn
to represent the region traversed. The story
of the rescue of Emin is a thrilling one. All
that we know of it at present will only whet
the desire for Mr.. StaLleys own narrative Of
his adventures and his triumph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
GIVE THE BRICK A CHANCE.

From The Norwich BuIIeIIn. - -
The trouble is that with our ideas OF oulians son.
insist on putting in much stone TOT ornano.d nsht
and so much iron for the advantage OF nceasco nfns
srace anu so much plate glass.aI easily ~ ma
materias-that the brck isn't ordinarily gwen on'"
10 show what IL will resist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
xor GIVEN TO NICE DISTINCTIONS

Trom The BosIoh HeFAd. -. "a at
The parachutIst who lately fell INTO oo lng proossor
uonoulu and was eaten by sharss wa a,,ow Il was
Van Tasse II appears but ano'ner phsv rarely dis
ali The same 20 the sharks however. ihs n ordinary
Eliminate between a professor ana p'A'''
isyman before breakfast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

The professional fault-fnders have managed
to expend good deal of indignation for months
past on the pictures which their imaginations
have drawn for them of President Harrisons
action in reference to the vacancy on the SUI
preme Bench. Yesterday his appointment was
made, and it is hard to see how the Presidents
most virulent critic can do otherwise than COM
mend it. Judge Brewer is in every way an ad-
mirable selection. As United States Judge for
the Eighth Circuit since 1884, and by previous
service in the State courts Of Kansas he has
demonstrated his possession of the judicial
mind and temper in high degree, and his pro-
motion TO the Supreme Court is no more than
the Just recognition of his experience, qualifica-
lions and talents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
vor rx,cTLY ON THE SQUARE. YOU SEE.

pn.,or,s big fire severe blow to tnas ma
Boston Los of reputation which she has su' 80 hs,
but the In the newspapers Of maps Oh nos
by inc ptres is even more to her disadvantage 'h'-
,bo hlaze Itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

Senator Edmunds's suggestion that Ma
tional University be established in Washing
ton as the wisest method of celebrating the
four hundredth anniversary of the discovery Of
the Western Hemisphere will attract much at
iention and occasion unlimited discussion.
Meanwhile, there will be no abatement of effort
On the part Of the workers for the Fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

An immense number OF novels are either born
dead or cease to move within few weeks OF their
being launched into an unappreciative world
The device adopted by London publishing house
of advertising one of its new books by means
of sandwich men dressed as funeral mutes with long
Grape weepers' round their hats must therefore
be regarded as peculiarly appropriate. although
painful to bereaved authors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

An important step in the preparations Tor the
Worlds Fair was taken yesterday in the adop-
lion by the General Executive Committee OF a
bin for presentation to Congress containing a
pap of organization and providing for all the
action needful for the success Of the enterprise
II this becomes law, the Exposition will be
he'd in New York under the direction OF a
United States International Commission, con-
sistine of two commissioners from each state
and one from each Territory and the District
~ Columbia. and of hundred well-known
citizens Of New-York and its immediate neigh
hoybood who are named in the bill The Pres
jdent Of course, is to extend invitations 10 o'her
nations to participate in the Fair. Full details
Of the financial organization are gwen. Inc
bill is carefully drawn and appears to cover the
ground thoroughly. A sufficient guarantee Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

AT LEAST OUTSIDE OF UTAH.
From Tho Detroit Tribune. ..ur
president woodruff, of the Mormon Chu nDg a a
tool the people any more than Bnghah i'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

It is now given out that Governor Hill intends
to open law Office in this city at the close Of his
present term at Albany. A law Officer Consid-
ering his skill in pipe-layng, perhaps he will
prefer to take the presidency Of Subway COM
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05

It is understood that the date of the formal re-
appearance of Carter Harrison in Northwestern
politics has been indefinitely postponed. He
placed himself in the hands Of his friends the
other day with the design of soon leaving those
useful members a blooming Chicago official.
Those hands are now empty; but where, where
is Carter? Perhaps he has started on another tour
around the world. At all events he didn't get the
office
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1889-04-05
NEWS CONDENSED.

Immigrants to the number OF l.S70
arrived at Castle Garden Tuesday.
There is a straight tip ont that j. A.
Kasson, OF Iowa, is to ct the Berlin
mission.
Mr.. Cleveland landed a ~ pound
tarpon after 10 minutes play at Jupiter
Inlet, Florida.
The liquor men swept Wichita, Kan
sas, in the city election, Notwithstanding
500 women voted.
The 'Haytien Republic" over
which the war grew, has been sold at
auction for $1,000.
Cocaine is now about 500 and 3
an onnce. When il first came ont il was
$500 or 500 an ounce
Coy Wilson, of West Virginia. at
tackled an editor, AMI as is usual in such
cases, got the worst Of it.
The Grand Opera House at 1t. Jo-
srph, Mo, burned boss $4,000. An op
era troupe lost all they had.
And now it is said that the presi-
dent has offered Mrs. stonewall Jackson
the Richmond, Va, postofiice.
-Edwin Booth was stricken down
during the play at the Lycrum Theaterin
Rochester, \. Y, with paralysis.
DR. Nelson caught the boss bass
Saturday. 1t weighed u pounds and
was - inches long.-B ~bourvillc News.
During the extra session OF the SEN
ate Harrison sent in $50 appointments
all OF which, save three were confirmed.
II. w. Osborne wrote $50 words with
a typewriter at Cincinnati in minute,
and averaged l404 words in five minutes
john and Edward Wade, brothers,
quarreled near Fairview and the for
mer shot and fatally wounded the lat
ter.
john Rodgers, late deputy marshal
OF Barbourville, has announced himself
a candidate for Clerk Of the Court of
Appeals.
-supt. W. w. Wells, of the Cincin-
natl Southern, with headquarters at
Somerset, died Wednesday OF infamma-
tory rheumatism.
Reel Biggerstaf and Charles Clark,
OF Madison, had row, when Clark shot
Biggerstaf, who in turn got il three
stabs on bis opponent.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1889-04-05

THE mysterious murder OF the girl,
Bette Shea, at Lexington, is creating
great excitement. Tom O'Brien, who
murdered young Metcalfe not long ago,
is in jail to await an examining trial and
Lizzie Adams, prostitute, has been ar
rested on the strength OF = pair OF lead
en- knucks found in her possession with
blood on them That O'Brien is guilty
of the cowarily murder grows in popu'
lar belief. 1t has been ascertained that
he was secretly married to the girl, and
DIR. f. o. Young swears that not long
since he came to him for medicine to
produce an abortion, A four-months.
foetus was found on post norton exam
ination and numerous notes from OBry'
an were found in her trunk. Ii is thought
that the girl wanted him in view OF her
maternity, to recognize her
as his wife and when she persisted he
murdered her. A shawl was tied around
her mouth to prevent her screams being
heard, and her skull was mashed almost
tn pulp.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1889-04-05
Mt. VERNON, RoCKcAsTLl COUNTY.

Tan bark. a few miles from the track
Is selling at 3 per cord on the tree.
John Fraz-r's infant, aged two
weeks. died Monday night, It's moth
er died last week.
-Whitecap notifies have been served
on some parties near Brodhead advising
them 10 mend their ways.
-Ditrick, the writing master, after
teaching two weeks term at this place,
iumped the town Monday night without
settling his board bill
Married, at the residence OF Judge
Garter. the brides grandfather, Thurs
dav evening. Mr.. viii Carson, Of Brod-
head. 10 Miss Lottie Middleton.
Your special regarding Dan slaugh'
ter's drowning on the st was not swal.
lowed here. Everybody knows that
when Dan goes off it vi. be in a more
dramatic manner than tumbhng into an
old well. -
John Madden, aged 50, died last
week on skages Greek. j. w. Black
and Thomas Million, OF Richmond, were
AT Sheriff Jones last week. Mat Pike
cut a cedar tree at Pine Hill, and while
irving 10 push it down il fell on him,
hurting him severely.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1889-04-05

A number Of changes and transfers
will occur among the night operators at
the end of the week.
Jack Owens. the young man who
lost leg short time since while brak-
ing on the road, has been brought home
to Brodhead.
w. 7. Baker. formerly postmaster az
London, has secured his old quarters,
having been appointed under the new
administration Wednesday.
p. Barrett and family have moved
TO Indian Territory. Mrs. Arch Me.
CURE died last week OF childbirth.
Five additions to the church at New
Hope last week during Rev. L. p. john
sons services c. w. Baker is in Louis
Vile this week. James Humley will go
into the tobacco business at Brodhead.
A post andtelegraph office will short
ly be opened vt the quarry near Wilde.
A number OF substantial bindings have
been erected 10y the proprietor, john VI.
Mueller, ipr boarding houses and offices.
\ contract has just been closed with a
Washington Citt firm tor furnishing
building stone, which To get out will re-
Qure the work OF 100 hands for six
months
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1889-04-05

Is addition TO the standard required
in the present school cousse, the super
intendent OF Public Instruction an
nounces that the State board OF educa-
ton has ordered that all applicants to
teach shall be- examined on the elements
of civil government As contained IN the
Constitution of the U. s., and OF the
State of Kentucky, IN the 9th OF July
next. whether they hold certificates or
NOT Teachers had therefore better be-
gin posting themselves.