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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-12
BOXES FULL OF "JOKERS.'
EVIDENCE OF WHOLESALE FRAUDS IN
HUDSON COUNTY.
THE OPENING OF THE BALLor'BoxEs IN
SAID OF THE ELECTION GRIMES
ACROSS THE RIVER
fsr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBrSEJ


tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RIBrs'E1
Trenton Feb. 1.-THE investigation oi inc al
lsood bouo,-box frauds in Hudson County was
begun to-day Almost Immediately starting as
covcries were made. and tonight tie excitement
o,no,, rho noIiticlans is intense. Tie inves;ga-
,io, is heinz conducted 10y special COMMITTEE
CONSISTING Of Senators Gardner and Roe Repuo-
ucone and Senator Adrian, Democrat William
II Corbin was present rs counsel for the CON-
r,ittce. ev-Iudce Garrcttsou and James Nredeh-
nor, rcnrrsentcd Senator McDOna9; ex-senator
Edwards represented the corporation OF Jersey
civ and William H. Douehcrty appeared Tor
lanes Roche. the defeated candidate TOT DIIec'oi-
ot-Larcc i'm Hudson County Eetore Inc poN'S
were opcned John f. Scott. CITY Clerk oi Jersey
civ was put on the stand. and he Sw"rc ,h'V
the bovc4, had not been opened al any tlmc since
tLcr delivery into his possession Inc boN uSeu
in the First Precinct II the Isl Assembly DlS'fIcO
was then opened by the committee. me pre-
cinct Is down by the big sugar-housc' ana Is
strongly Democratic. The evidences Of uI'-
honesty were 20 numerous and plain ana the
dcvclopmcnts. rs the inspect ON 81 inc p'Iio''
cast in this precinct was proceeded "''h' 80
sensational that great throngS OF people preS''u
for admission into the room in winch th' com
r,ittee sat. and tie scrscant-lt-arms was ohLecI
10 close the doors
The poll-bool, showed 25S names Of voters
Tn. dial Mate on the box recorded 5oi votes
cast The number Of ballots found in the box
WAS 1908 The tally-shcct showed that 49," votes
had been cast. 2il more than were registered
OF tbc ballot, counted in this precinct 90 were
for Stuhr. who is coutcstius senator Mcdonald
seat on the ground of fraud, and 43o were Tor
Mcdonald OF the 400 there were li6 ballots
known in Hudson "johers.' The Eepno-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-12

Excursion tickets 20 Washington and return sold
via Jersey Central. Reading and b. o. at $1,000 round
irip Tickets good 10 days. equipped WITH
pullman Iaof and sleeping Station foot OF Lbertyst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-12

Tribune once Feb. l.. I a. m.-Cloulinc,- prey d
part OF I've time yester!ay with s IN the forenoon a4d
sunny tendency later. The temperature rang bet ,cen
% and 81 degrees the aver age 3al being higher than
the CORES bonding day Vast wear and 5 higher
Monday '
In and this city u ,dav there Win probably be
warmer, generally fair weafhar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-12

Ia tho diagram continuous line shows thc barometer
fluctuations yesortay A. observed ae United states
Signal Service station az this CITY Tho dashes Indicate
temperature noted at Perry's Pharmacy, sun Building
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
NO INHERENT WRONG.

Bishop Doane says Theafer. Going II 4 Mnf.
ter of Individual Conscience.
Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane, Bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, writes
very sensibly as follows:
ALBANY, N. Y, April 15, 1890.
"The question you ask is one impossible
to answer. Supposing play presented at
the theater to be respectable and proper,
there is, OF course, nothing abstractly wrong
in the theater. which would prevent
Christian people from becoming actors
and from going to see play, if they desired
to do so; but so many Of the modern theatri-
cal plays are improper and low, and so
many of them appeal to such poor elements
in our nature, that that which in itself is
harmless may become a means of sin. Be-
sides that, there are some persons to whom
theater-going, even though it be to see
only the very best class of dramatic
representations. may be distinctly in
j urious, because it excites them too much,
gives them an unreal relation to life, occu-
pies their time, which might better be given
to other things, and turns their minds away
from the higher thoughts and aims of life.
Speaking therefore without such knowl-
edge as ought to have in order to give real
sound advice in any particular case, 1 should
say that there is no inherent wrong in any
Christian person going to see a decent and
proper play at theater unless that person
finds that it becomes so strong a passion as
to turn his mind from the more important
occupations and the higher duties and aims
of life, which, to the true Christian, should
ever be paramount to every other considera-
tion. Very truly, your friend,
civilian CRoswELL DoANR."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
NOT HELPED BY THE THEATER.
DR.. Hall Hardly Approves 1t, But Says Each
Must Decide for Himself.

DR.. Hall Hardly Approves 1t, But Says Each
Must Decide for Himself.
Rev. DR.. John Hall is probably one of the
best known clergymen in America. Some
20 years ago he was called from Dublin,
Ireland, to become the pastor of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York,
where he has ever since continued at a
salary OF $4,000 year, payable only in
gold. He has acquired fame as a writer,
and as lecturer he is deservedly popular.
His answer to my question will be found
below:
81 do not think you can settle the difficult
question you ask neon the judgment of any
other. The Christian must deal with the
Master he processes to love. He should
refer the matter to Him, and ask Him the
necessary guidance to act rightly. Accord
ing to my observation young Christians are
not helped by the theater, and too many,
who are not Christian, are injured by it.
But every Christian must settle for himself,
with his bible in his hand the question !:
On the whole will my going to the thester
glorify God in the influence which it may
exert upon myself, and the example which
it may set to others?
"You know the apostle Paul says: Tt is
good neither to eat flesh nor to drink wine
nor anything whereby thy brother stum-
bleth, or is offended or is made weak
ST have been lately troubled greatly In
mind over two promising young married
men, each of whom is protesting Christian,
and both of whom have been injured for life
by that form of amusement known as thea
ter-going, or at least by the associations
with which it brought them in contact,
May God guide all Christians seeking to
decide this question.
"Yours truly,
John HALL"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25

Christians to attend thestheater? think
they would do well TO avoid it. Does the
Bible contain positive prohibitions on the
subject? Who will find the passage? Is not
the theater product of and response TO
the dramatic instinct in man? 1t may oe all
that, and even then all wrong. Are not In,
toxicating drinks similar response TO ana
provision for inborn apDetites? :.
'The argument from dramatic instinct is OF
little weight with thoughtful men, tor they
know the capacity itself may find abundant
exercise in other and worthier fields without
employing the dangerous devices OF the
stage. We acknowledge that the dramatic
Instincts natural and legitimate, but we in
sist that the scenic accompaniments OF the
theater are not necessary to the enjoyment OF
the dramatic gift. If the great actors would
become great readers all the best results OF
the stage as an educating agency would be
secured, and nine-tenths OF its evils would
be avoided. The whole question depends
upon the legitimate uses of the dramatic
taste and the dramatic power. What NAV be
wholesome in rhetorical and oratorical ex-
preston may, with spectacular accompani-
ments, produce overweight imaginations,
and do damage to both the intellectual and
moral elements in man.
"The necessary pretense and 'put-on' OF
the stage may be as injurious to the hearers
and eyewitnesses as to the actors who give
thems selves up to the usual life, which al
most unavoidably fosters falsity. The
spiritual nature that needs culture, by the
contemplation of the unseen, may be SO daz-
zled as to be benumbed and deadene ed by the
vividness, boldness and splendor of the
spectacular display. There are lights too
brilliant for one to look at if he would keep
his eyes adjusted to delicate service.
But what of the stage itself? What of the
tendency? The theater has made history.
Its quality and its tendency and its fruits
are known the world over. 1t was in the
days of its glory in Greece and Rome, a cor
rupter of the people. So said the sages
then, so say the historians now. Nor is the
theater any better to-day. What is the
moral and religious influence of the
stage? What of the actors? What of the risk
young girl runs in becoming an actress?
What of the idea given of young man
when he is said to be "a great theater goer?'
How is the style regarded BY the spiritually
minded, ,devout souls who sustain the church?
Every one knows the answer to these ques-
tions. There seems to be an irreconcilable
antagon1sm between spiritual sensitiveness
and dramatic entertainments.
Though the scriptures do not speak spe-
ci6cally, the theater itself speaks, the popu-
lar verdict speaks, the devout men and
women of the church speak. The tendency
of the theater is, on the whole, exceedingly
bad. This statement cannot be contradicted.
1t can be readily proven. Therefore, let who
will patronize the theater, the consistent,
earnest, unselfish Christian should avoid it.
VERY respectfully yours.
JOHN Fl. VINCENT"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25

Add egg, teaspoonful salt, Of soda and
of cream of tartar
Mix with milk enough to make moderately
stin batter, and bake in a hot oven.
VEGETABLES.
Vegetables. such as greens, turnips and cab
bage should be boiled in large quantities Of
boiling, salted water. The boiling must not
cease until they are done. II not ready to
serve put into cold water, or place in . colan-
der over steaming pot Vegetables are much
improved by covering with cold water for some
time before cooking. and to freshen and make
crisp, old, wilted potatoes, this process is excel
lent.
Cabbage, spinach and caulhower should be
immersed in cold water, several times to re-
move sand. Then pnt into cold water. heavily
saIted, to drive out worms and insects.
In pairing potatoes use a small sharp knife
and pare lightly, as the best part of the potato
lies just under the skin.
After scooping out potato balls put the
pieces left into a crock Of cold water, and keep
in cool place until the next day These can
be dressed new potatoes, or fried in hoe
drippings Change the water before using.
The color of green's will be spoiled If cooked
IN iron. Use granite, porcelain or bright TIN.
Vegetables such as pumpkin. squash, turnips.
green's and cabbage and caulihOwer should be
turned into a colander and allowed to drain
before seasoning.
EGG TOAST.
Four eggs beaten thoroughly, yoIks and
whites together.
Melt slowly in a saucepan two tablespoonfuls
of butter.
Pour in the eggs and beat without boiling.
Have the IRE but moderately hot and stir
constantly
Toast bread until it is evenly Drowned Pour
on the mixture when it is quite hot and serve
ct once.
HINTS FOR INTELLIGENT WIVES.
To OBTAIN onion Juice, peel a good juicy
onion. and if large divide and place in a lemon
squeezer and press hard.
STEwED fruits should be sweetened after
they are cooked. A pinch of baking soda added
to tart fruit when cooking will require less
sugar.
IN steaming or boiling apple dumplings dip
cloths. which are to hold them. into hot water,
wiring out, and dredge well with -four.
CHARCOAL is an absorbent of decay. Ii placed
near where meats, milk and butter are keptis
will tend to preserve them.
FAMILIES who do not use ice during the sum-
mer will find the following plan good one to
preserve meat: Tie carefully over the meat
crock piece of cheese CLOTH and bind around
1t aheavy wet towel. Water for drinking kept
in crock and bound with q wet cloth will be
found much cooler.
SMALL pieces of stale bread, unfit for toast,
may be dried in the oven. Roll. sft and place
in glass jar. Use for breading chops, cro-
que:tes, oysters, etc. Stale bread toasted and
cut in small squares, use for soups.
ELLICE SERENA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25

and as pledge of her faith, she drew from
her delicate finger a costly ring and gave it
Hans. For the third time the youth
mounted the steep, thorny path and entered
the garden. But this time he did not hurry
away. When he had procured the plant,
he sat down to rest on the soft, green grass;
and even when he heard the giant walking
under the trees he did not tremble or try to
escape.
Aha" thundered Ruebezahl, "you here?
Dlo not warn you never to be seen here
again?"
II know I have disobeyed your COM
mands." answered Hans, "but have heard
that you were good and kind to those that
were in trouble, and that is why 1 waited
for you.''
The flaming eyes of the giant at once grew
gentle and kind, and his loud, rough voice
became low and pleasant.
Now" said he, "how can help you?"
Hans told how he had been deceived bv
the King, and that he had this time promised
him his daughter for a bride, but be feared
to trust him.
Return to the King" said the giant,
"and if you do not receive your reward,
stand at the palace gate and cry 'Ruebe-
zahl, and shall be there to help you"
1t was as Hans had feared. The King,
when reminded of his promise, laughed
scornfully, and, calling his men, said:
Throw this begger peasant into prison."
But Hans escaped; and as he fed through
the palace gate, he shouted. "Ruebezahi"
Immediately the thunderS rolled and the
lightnings flashed, and the mountain giant,
in his fiery chariot, rode through the palace,
and, seizIDg the King and his wicked
courtiers, he carried them away with him.
These were never seen again, and Hans
and his Queen assembled the throne, and
reigned long and prosperously. PAYsIE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
COLOR OF ARCTIC TRAVELLERS.
Investigating the Cause for the Change to
Yellowish Green.

Newcastle, Eng, Chronicle.1
At the suggestion of Prof. Holmgren, DR..
Gyllencreutz, in the Arctic expedition of
1928, made special study of the phe-
nomenon, often noticed by Arctic travellers,
that the skin after the long night of winter
appears pale, with a tinge Of yellowish
green, on return of the sun. Holmgren
suggested that the phenomenon might be
subjective, due to change in the color sense
through the long darkness; or objective
owing to changes in pigment of the blood,
and DR.. Gyllencreutz made tests on both
heads.
An examination of the color sense of the
men before and after the long polar dark
ness revealed no change IN this respect. The
blood was examined by measuring the posi-
ton of absorption bands of hamogIobin
with given thickness of layer and estimat-
ing their darkness. No change in the quail
ity Of hsmoglobin was detected, but the
quantity in some individuals appeared to be
lessened toward the end OF winter.
As an experiment to decide the question
as to a subjective or objective cause the en-
gineer of the expedition submitted to be e1-
cluded from sunlight a month longer than
the rest Of the party, and when he left his
exclusion his skin hada grayish- yellow tint
The conclusion came TO from all tine obser-
vations which could be made is that the
change of skin color is due to an anamic-
chloritic condition-possibly that Of incip-
lent scurvy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
RULES FOR SEA BATHING.
Hints That May be of Use 10 Those Who
Expect to Visit Atlantic City.

Hints That May be of Use 10 Those Who
Expec, to Visit Atlantic City.
New York Herald.]
Persons coming to the seaside should wait
about Sc hours before taking any baths, in
order ito undergo a process of acclimation,
as it were, so as not to upset their conditions
of circulation by their change of residence
and by the baths at the same time. There
can be no question about the fact that baths
taken in the morning are more hygienic
than those taken during the rest of the day.
In no case should a bath be taken when
person is fatigued physically or intellect
ually.
1t is preferable to enter the water sud-
denly by diving head foremost. Persons
who cannot swim should crouch down and
let themselves be covered by the first wave,
as they would be by an energetic douche.
Care should be taken that water does not
get into the ears; numerous cases of inflam-
nation and suppuration of the ears have no
other cause than this. 1t will, therefore, be
we'll to close the ears entirely with little
cotton. Persons should not remain still
when in the water. At the same time it is
best not to take too violent exercise.
The length of the first bath should not be
more than five minutes at the most After
the third bath one minute can be added to
each succeeding one. but quarter of an
hour should be considered a maximum, be.
yond which no one should 60.
On coming out of the bath the entire body
should be energetically rubbed down. A
glass OF port wine should be taken if there is
any feeling of chilliness. On the contrary,
If the face is red and there is any headache,
a warm foot bath must be taken on coming
back to the bathing cabin.
After the bath it is advisable to walk
quietly for at least half an hour, keeping
out OF the shade. Avoid the sun when it is
too hot, also any high wind. 1t is a bad
system to lie down or take maps after bath,
which is habit that too many persons ac-
quire at the seashore.
If there is any heavy or giddy feeling
about the head after bath, and if this SEN
sation repeats itself ana increases with each
succeeding bath, it is best TO discontinue
them, as no benefit will be derived from
them; quite the contrary. In such cases
as these warm baths lasting only a very
short time may be tried. II is never neces-
sary, and may do actual harm to bathe more
than once day.
Finally, series of % baths form an
average that it will be found advisable
never to exceed. These are simple and
practical ideas, applicable to all healthy
persons, and which should never be lost
sight OF. AS regards patients who are sent
to the seaside by their physicians for a regu-
lar course of treatment each particular case
will have to be governed by its special pecu-
liariIies
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25

Ruebezahl, the great giant of the noun
tain, about whom every one has heard, had
around his large stone palace very beauti-
full garden, where grew the choicest flowers,
whose sweet, rich perfume filled the air for
miles around. There were also to be found
here all kinds of rare fruits, and growing on
the edge of a deep, rocky precipice, was a
certain plant which was Ruebezah's
special care. 1t was called the magic
plant, and was found only in the giants
garden. With it all diseases of the mind or
body could be cured, and therefore 1t was
much desired by people of the surrounding
country.
But the entrance to the garden was ALWAYS
guarded by two fierce soldiers. who left their
post only one hour each day, at which time
the peasants living near would often steal
through the gate, and having dug the
precious plant would sell it for great price
One time, however, Ruebezahl himself seized
q poor man carrying away his plant, and
tortured him SO cruelty for his theft, that no
one afterward ventured into the garden.
Now it happened that the Kings daughter
fell very i'll, and all of the court physicians
said she would die unless she could eat of
the magic plant. The King offered great
rewards 10 the one who would enter the
giants garden and bring the healing plant
to his daughter.
Although the Princess, on account of her
kind, gentle ways, was very dear to the peo-
pie, and they grieved to hear of her suffer-
ing, no one appeared who was willing to
brave the anger of the giant. The poor
Princess grew weaker and weaker every day,
and it soon became evident that unless some
remedy was at once found she must pass
away. In his great distress, the King pro
claimed still greater rewards, and offered
even the half of his realm for one root of
the magic plant. About this time there
came one day to the palace a poor peasant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
CARVING GRAINS OF RICE.

Figures of Chinese Gods Chiseied OUT Of
the Standard Food Item.
Brooklyn Standard Union.1
NY attention was called recently to curl
osity which is to be seen in an establish
ment on Wall street, New York, where rice
is the single commodity dealt in. This con-
sists of two grains of rice in the hull, upon
each oil which is carved the figures of q
Chinese god. Though the space covered is
very minute for such figures, they are
plainly discernible, and show marvellous
skill and patience on the part of the Japan
ese carvers who executed them.
Curiosity is naturally aroused as to how
such small particles were kept in position,
and what sort OF tools were employed in do
ing the work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
CHRISTIANS SHOULD AVOID IT.
Bishop Vincent Opposes the Theatcr and
Gives His Reasons.

Rt. Rev. John II. Vincent, Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. needs no in
PRODUCTION to anyone who has ever heard of
that famous summer weekday and Sunday
School Chautauqua. OF which he is the
founder. Among the Sunday School work.
ers everywhere he is popularly known by
the well-deserved soubriquet OF the Prince
Of the Sunday School World. The letter
append from him is expressed as trench
antly as his popular lectures, "That Boy"
and "That Boys Sister," so well-known to
lecture-goers all over this country.
BUFFALO, N. z, May 8, 1890.
"You ask ID it wrong or inconsistent for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
AGAINST THE STAGE.
The Verdict of Four More Great
Teachers on Theater-Going.
JOSEPH COOK GIVES STATISTICS
From Which He Concludes Actors Haven't
Anything Good To Offer.
VINCENT, HALL AND D0ANE SPEAK
rPREPAREp FOR THE DISPATCH

rPREPAREp FOR THE DIsPATcH.1
In answer to the question, SIS 1t wrong or
inconsistent for Christian to visit the the
ater?" propounded to distinguished clergy
men of various denominations, the following
replies have been received in addition to
those published in The DISPATCH last
Sunday. FRANK FERN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
ANOTHER MAGIC FLOWER.

The Master Planted Thorus About IL to
Protect IL, bur the Thorus Grew Proud
and shut Out Its sunIieht-MoraI of the
Story.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.f
Once upon time a man placed in his
garden rare and beautiful plant. Al
though he did not know its name, he vet
nursed it with great care and love. When
the time came for it to blossom, he was
obliged to 60 on journey and he was there
fore very anxious about his favorite. In
order to protect it, be brought several thorn
bushes and planted them around his
treasure, SO that no animal might harm it.
When he had departed, the thorns made
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-25
TO FRY BEEFSTEAK.

When 1t is not convenient to broil steak, heat
the skillet very hot. Trim the meat. nick
around the edges, salt, pepper and dredgs on
both sides, -four. Put in the skillet table,
spoonful of good butter, or beef drippings, and
Just as soon as melted lay in the steak, which
will become brown in an instant il the pan is
quite hot.
Turn the meat and let It cook until the Juice
settles in little red pools on the top of the
meat At this stage it will be found rare and
delciously juicy. Serve on a hot platter and
pour over the meat the gravy formed by the
butter and the flour, dredged on the meat.
Another mode is to heat the pan very hot
and slightly grease. Put in the meat and turn
quickly until done. Season and lay bits of but
ter over 1t and serve,