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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
4 DISCREDITED OFFICIAL.

John =. Adams has been the Commissioner
of City Works in Brooklyn for four yeas. He
was appointed by Mayor Chaplin a short time
after the beginning of his first term in 1888.
The appointment was considerably criticised for
the reason that Mr.. Adams was lawyer and an
active Democratic politician. 1t was felt that
the head Of that department should be 4 practical
business man, if not an engineer, and that one
less intimately concerned in party politics would
give better satisfaction to the city at large. Mr..
Adams proceeded to demonstrate his unftness
for his. Office by retaining the craftsmanship OF
the Kings County Democratic General Commit
tee and this scandal has gone on during the
whole of the last four years. In spite of it, bow
ever, Mayor CTfapin reappointed Commissioner
Adams in 1890. The latter is known to be
ambitious to retain his Office for at least two
wears more; and one of the questions that the
coming Mayor will be called on to decide soon
after the beginning of the year will be whether
TO reappoint Adams or place new man at the
head of the Department of City Works.
IL Mayor-elect Body has contemplated con-
tinuing the old Commissioner in Office, the oc-
currence of the recent accident to the aqueduct
on which Brooklyn is wholly dependent for its
wafer supply ouShV W sc'IO uio qucs'oh' Int
Department of City Works cannot evadc or avoid
responsibility for the collapse of the conduit
through its negligence and carelessBess in per-
hitting the contractors to do their work in the
way easiest for them. There is no room for
doubt as to the cause of the accident, and none
that the terms of the contract were not enforced
Commissioner Adams is directly responsible fol
the acts of his subordinates who were detailed
| to oversee this work. No matter what the re-
suit of the investigation" which he has ordered
| his engineers to make-and we are fully pre-
pared for declaration from them that there
was no caFelessness, and that the crushing-ir
OF the arch Of the conduit was unavoidable--tho
people Of Brooklyn have made up their mind,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
france AND THE NEW TARIFF.

The report of the Associated Press regarding
the effects of the Mckinley tariff in France
which was printed in yesterdays Tribune, is ex-
ceedingly interesting to Americans. Not the
least curious feature Of it is embodied in the
statement by Minister Reid, who shows
that the changes commonly attributed to
the new tariff, about which there is most general
complaint, are actually due to the Administrative
bill that the French arc really complaining
louder although in fact less injured by Ameri-
can changes of duty than any other European
nation, and that the Mckinley tariff contains no
such extraordinary advances of duty, from 100
to 800 per cent, as appear in the measure which
is now passing through the French law-making
bodies At first it was the general opinion in
France that the Mckinley bill was in its piovi-
sions exceptionally unfavorabe SO that country.
But Mir. Reid took occasion quite early to
show the contrary, and has the satisfaction OF
seeing that the officials of the Government have
been convinced that the measure was by no
means inimical to France.
Amcng the many manufacturers and others
whose opinions are quoted, nearly all put much
stress upon the new provisions for the preven-
| ton of underyaluatiOns and other frauds. But
these do not belong to the tariff proper, but to
the Administrative bill. This latter measure, it
should be remembered, is in its essential pro-
visions one which has been strongly urged by
| the most competent leaders of both parties. Sec
ietary Manning devoted a large part of his re-
ports to the advocacy of this reform, and the
most influential Democrats, as well as the lead
ing Republicans, have long agreed about the ne
cessty of rendering the administration of the Gus
| toms laws more effective.
| Nor can there be a just objection to these pro-
visions on the part of French merchants and
manufacturers. They have no right to evade or
defeat the laws of this country, and it would be
discourteous to them to suppose that they have
any such desire. 1t is fact that undervaluations
and other frauds upon the revenue did formerly
occur as frequently in importations of goods from
France as in impor;ations from any other coun-
| try, so that any measure calculated to suppress
| or restrict these abuses must necessarily be felt
by somebody in France, il not by the more re-
sponsible and reputable producers and traders
| But some of both classes honorably uphold the
| american law in their published statements,
and even rejoice in it because it tends to prevent
unfair competition among French dealers, OF
practices to which they were not willing to stool
in order to retain their business.
The testimony as to the effect OF the tariff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
REPUBLICANS AND THE ELECTION FRA UDs

AND THE ELECTIONFRAUDS
The determination of Republican leaders to
prevent the theft of Senate seats meets with the
hearty approval of the reputable men of both
parties Every good citizen, be he Republican
or be he Democrat must be filled with lndgna-
ton at the conduct of the eighteen Democratic
Supervisors of Dutchess County, who, in fasrant
defiance of law and of their official oaths, man
ufactured majority for Mr.. Osborne. more
atrocious piece of counting-in was never per-
petrated in this State no, not even when Tam
many, by the aid of its repeaters, ballot-box
suffers and raScally inspectors, swindled John
A. Griswold out of the Governorship to which
the people had called him.
In resolving to fight this fraud upon the voters
Of the XVIII District and similar frauds which
have been pepetrated in other districts, the
representative men of the party will merely be
doing their duty. Having helped to make the
Senate Republican by their energetic efforts
during the campaign, they do not purpose to
allow Democratic thieves-no matter how
high the official place of any OF
them may be-to rob our party of the fruits
of victory The will of the people as I'M
mistakably declared at the ballot-box on 4le Sd
Of November gave the control of the Senate Of
1928 to the Republicans. So the inspectors
Of elections found and announced on election
night. Is gang of desperate Democratic poll
tciars standing for all that is most dishonest
and degraded in politics to be allowed to reverse
this resell. Republicans everywhere say No, and
so say far-minded Democrats.
The Republican party during all its patriotic
and most fruitful career has labored steadily to
strengthen our system of government-govern-
ment of the people by the people. And for
nothing has it fought harder in pursuance of its
loyal aim than for pure ballot-bOx Tor an
honest count of honest votes. One of the most
notable of its recent achievements in this State
was the passage of the BaNlot-Reform Act. Gov
ernor Hill, who is now bossing the infamous ring
which is bent upon stealing the Senate, vetoed
three of their bills, but they compelled him to
sign the fourth. In view of these considerations
Republicans would be untrue to their obligations
if they failed to do their best to defeat the shame
less conspiracy which is now in progress. That
their efforts will be seconded by the best, the
most intelligent element in the Democratic party
we should be lOath to doubt. There ought to
be no politics in fight against the enemies OF
an honest ballot For, if the will of the people,
the determination Of the majority, is not to be
allowed to prevail, then popular government be-
comes q farce. The outrage which the Demo
cratic Supervisors OF Dutchess County committed
primarily affects the voters of the XVIII Dis
| trict But it is none the less an outrage upon
every citizen in the State, since it is subvelsive
of the cardinal principle upon which dcmCc-
racy is built. The State of NewYork must he
made too hot for eection thieves and all signs
/ indicate that it will be made too hot for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

have been s3s;540 496 in value, against s4@'Zls
r1s last wear. indicating an aggregate for the
month not much above S6O,O00,O00. While the
excess Of exports Is so great the main question lot
This country is whether Europe can meet the Dram
upon cash reserves without trouble, but later IN
formation is all encouraging. Stocks were HUE
disturbed by tie failure on Friday and were III
average price only cents per share lower tnah
week ago. the aggregate railroad earnings re-
ported thus far in November being o. per cent
GREATER than for the same weeks last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
WESTWARD TIE STAR OF EMPIRE.

From The Boston Advertiser. IN
Minneapolis is in luck The meeting th'I r,n az
National Republican Convention next year "" - ,Of
the big bouncing metropolis Of Minnesota lsl ssroas
of BOOM that such Western towns coVel tlot %
reasons the decision reached on the seventh lOas
Washington last Monday Is notable IL IL uia me
year since National party convention has eror the
place that never had such an honor neiore meeting Of
ms SORT is appointed 10 be held In that wVgnnsat
region famous In the literature Of Natlonal ue'e''f
as beyond the Mississippi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

Superintendent White, of the Railway Mall Ser
vice i'm his annual report makes suggestion
worthy of serious attention, namely, that railway
postal clerks who become disabled by reason OF
age or because of injuries be retired upon one
third or one-haf pay. This seems not unreason-
able in view of the fact that the vocation OF
these clerks is extra-hazardous and some COLL
pensation for the great risks they have to undergo
is no more than fair treatment on the part OF tne
Government. Certainly there could be no op)ec-
ton to the plan proposed if Mr.. Whites RECON-
mendation that the fund for the pensions De pro-
vided by withholding from the salary OF eacn
clerk sum equal to one-half Of per cent Thereon
be adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
rrrxcu PROSPERITY.

From 10 Courricr des Flats Unls, NOVomO7. rrensh
Apropos Oh lie en-, tbe Secinnlng OF the presenss
S The smdgt receipts produced by the igifso
nnd the state monOpocs give surplus o estimates.
s, ,Lnnt II Oco 900. over the bhdIet, ooo 900.
@ on cNrss Of 81 $50 goo francs nearly yyst ten
i'm the collecting OF direct taxes during s durin:
nontbs M mis- yoar over the amounts reoernntom az
hc same period Of last year. This Is nsroof with
n good financial situation and Also u ,Tndpnstral and
G,nVeS ia hand that the agricultural ad NAY 10
nes,nmerclnl annifs IN France are IN SVON
fnd again their former prosperity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

Secretary Mobiles report is one Of the most i'm
porrant issued from the great Departments of
the Government. 1t covers a wide variety OF
topics and makes note of advancement in all
the large interests grouped together under the
care of tho Interior Department TO mention a
single subject out OF multitude, it may be re-
marked that what Secretary Noble says regard
ing the Eleventh Census will attract special at
tention. His carefully considered opinion is
that Mr.. Porter's work will stand as much fair
and honest criticism as any work Of the same
magnitude ever done at home or abroad. The
fapidity with which the census work has been
accomplished is particularly praised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

TRUE: BUT DON'T ENPECf MuCh ms
From The Chicago Tribune. .,.s the at.
rnona A. mn mar, mportant duty 20 ensase e Sayy
ienton of Congress THAI The s,renstelas .ia,ons, ana
md shore defeuces the securing OF Nah''
| ihe completion VI the Nicaragua eaiiA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
NOT PLAIN SAILING FOR ROGER o

From The HartiOrd LOuFuHl' -, ehalf
He isn't going TO be carried to the SspeaHec i al.
on nowery beds OF ease,' though Ihat H NJ Grover
onay c,car The Democrats who do not love NY
cleveland and do not banker for another esa"ssIngy
tari6 campaign are arraying themselves hie
across the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

Springer is looking up. Really. There is no
doubt about it. His candidacy for the Speak
ershp has, until within a few days, been re-
garded as the joke of the season: but now he
actually seems to be in the lace, and some Of
his competitors arc plainly vexed Gy the strength
he is showing. What great thing it would be
for Springer-if he should succeed in down
ingn MiNs, Crisp, McNliin and the rest
Stranger things have happened though.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30
Juoex 10 ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bnslnrss Sorlres.

Keeps Dress Shirts to measure, for 50. None
better a, any price, 500 and 81 broadway.
Roll TOP DESKS
And once Furniture
Manufactured by I. G. Selew
III Fulton-st, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

There is no doubt that the man who fired three
shots at Dr. John Hall rs he was leaving the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning is dangerous crank. Fortunately, he
was promptly caught and is no longer in posi-
ton to use a pistol on anybody. II appears that
he wrote numerous abusive letters to DIR. Hall,
and then made up such mind as he had that he
had not been fairly treated and that DR.. Hall
was engaged in conspiracy to iniure him. He
was a bad marksman, for the last shot, though
fired at short range, went wide OF the mark.
Dr. Hail had lucky escape, and is to be con-
graduated on getting off without even a
scratch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

1t is always profitable to inquire after de-
feat into the causes which were responsible for
it, to the end that the mistakes which were COM
mitted may not be repeated. Ever since, cleo
ton active Republicans, who have only the good
of the party at heart, have been engaged in
this laudable exercise, as our columns attest
In letter from Albany, which is printed on an
other page three sagacious and experienced mem
bers Of the organization submit suggestions which
have only to be acted upon, they think greatly
to increase the party's fighting capacity in the
campaigns of the future. These suggestions are
entitled to the respectful consideration alike OF
leaders and of rank and file, and are we'll CAL
culated to provoke discussion which cannot
fail to be attended by good results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

The downward road to Congress-so it was ono
called by that now almost forgotten humorisE on'
Danbury News" man. In Mayor Chaplns cas-
il is certainly proving to be precisely that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

There was the genuine touch Of winter IN tne
air yesterday, and people seemed to enjoy it, They
walked with vigor, their chests thrown out, q
fine color in their cheeks, and lively sparkle IN
their eyes A good brisk walk of half an hour IN
keen, invigorating weather like that of yesterday
is worth dozen prescriptions and hundred
tonics to the average man in good health. Ii
anyone is troubled with indgestion' sleeplessness
or other ills consequent upon the busy lives which
New Workers lead, let him Try regular doses OF
Natures elixir at this time of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

all Of these men will be made to feel the heavy
arm of the law. The will of the people cannot
thus be overcome and set aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

Does Roswell p. Flower mean to be simply a
tender to the Hill Presidential boom? The terms
of his contract with the Goyegnor-SenatOr are, OF
course, not public property, but ID. b. Hill is
well known to be capable of driving hard bar
gain. Mr.. Flowers lips have thus far been
iesolutely sealed against Hills attempt to steal
the Legislature lie has chosen as his private
secretary the man who performed that service
for his predecessor. Mr.. Hill means to stay in
Albany up to the last moment in order to see
that the Flower administration is properly started
and nothing done inimical to his interests. lie
has aready-on the assumption that the Demo
Gratis will control the Assembly-picked out a
man for Speaker Governor Hill is bound to
keep firm hand on the Democratic machine OF
the State n possible, and to all appearance Ros-
well Flower will help him as much as lies in his
power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

What is the meaning Of the hints that Amy
NAV be set free? Almy was the perpetrator of
most cruel and cold blooded murder; he pleaded
guilty. and after testimony had been taken 10
determine the degree Of his crme-a proceeding
which would be anomalous in the courts OF TINS
State-he was sentenced to be hanged IN December
of next year. No possible reason for ENecu'lVe
clemency can be imagined. There is absolutely SO
far as the public knows, not one mitigating cir
cumstance in the case. Yet there is talk Oh some
secret proceedings that may result in setting MN
free. 1t is to be hoped that it Is no more than
toll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

All danger of a water famine in this city Is
now past, and the regular supply of l65,OOO,O0O
gallons daily is again allowed to flow through The
pipes. New-York's recent experience ought to
teach more than one valuable lesson. 1t Is Oh
prime importance that new storage reservoirs
should be provided as soon as possible 30 that
sufficient quantity of water may be available
for even a longer and severer drouth than we
have lately passed through. Meanwhile, IL danger
again comes in sight, the warning should be given
betimes, and the prevention of waste begin early
Then all establishments, of whatever kind, which
use large quantities of water should be required
to put in meters as a check on needless consump-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-30

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The crooked work done by the Democratic
canyassers in Duchess County at the bidding Of
David Il. Hill cannot be too thoroughly under
stood. Ii IS carefully reviewed and summed up
on another page by cur correspondent, who
watched the counting # the votes at Pough-
keepse and is fully informed Ie1Arding all the
proceedings. No. one who reads this account
can fail to see that votes were deliberately stolen
in order to cook up majority for Osborne, the
Democratic candidate for Senator. Not only did
the Supervisors exceed their powers in lesser
matters, but at the last they resorted to down
right manufacture of votes for their candidate,
and then they made up a fraudulent return, had
It certified by an extemporized County Clerk, and
sent it to Albany. II justice is done, each and
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
The Last Rites |,

The funeral of the late Murty Long took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by large concourse of friends of the deceased. The casket was literally hidden from view by pro- fuse floral decorations. principally roses and calla lilies. Many citizens took last look at his familiar face, during the day, which had not the appearance of death so natural did it look. It had been his express desire to his friend, Col. Hafford, that MT. Platt, the chaplain of Burnside Post G. A. K. should read the burial ser vice and his wish was carried out. The scene at the grave was an expression of the esteem in which he was held by those who knew him best.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
CONDENSED NEWS.

The IT ballot taken before adjourn ment of the Democratic causus Satur day night resulted as follows; Crisp 94; Mills, 91; McMullen, IT; Springer 19; Hatch, 5; Stevens, l. The repub. lican caucus nominated Reed.
 The Las Vegas grant has been cut down by a decision of Secretary Noble in it's area to such an extent that half million acres of land will be thrown open to settlement.
 Russel Sage saw the head of D. H. Wilson, the man who threw the bomb and identifie it as belonging to the man who had come to his office and demanded money. Inspector Byrnes took the ghastly, gory head in bask- ct to MT. Sage's house, and together with Mum, carried it to Mir. Sage's bedroom. The instant the magnate who was lying in bed, saw the head he said "That's the head of the man.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
Railroad Survey,

The surveying party reached point near the hospital on Saturday night. The line will be surveyed to the Comet mine before the survey is com- pleted. The line as surveyed will swing around through the long gulch south of and close to town. The dis tance from Fairbank to the city limits on the east, measures almost exactly 8 miles, which is less than had been supposed. In running the road through the contemplated stretch of country south of the city,nearly all of the big ore producers of the camp will be tapped, so that little or no handling of ore will have to be done to get it on the cars from the ore bins.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
WHISPERS SMALL INCOME.

Only Fifteen Thousand Dollars a Year
 Made by the Great i;xpOunder of Law.
 The legal profession of the present day will be surprised to learn that Mir. Webster, the greatest American lawyer of his time, made but fifteen thousand dollars a year by his practice. But the fees of counsel between lS40 and 1850 were not what they have been since.
 In iSiS l accompanied client to MT. Webster's office in Boston, says writer in the New York Sun, and asked him to name retaining fee in an important patent case. He said he thought that a couple of hundred dollars would do. When the case was tried his fee was only one thousand dollars. On another occasion paid hinr n retaining fec of two thousand dollars for the proprie- tors of the Goodyear India rubber patent.
 His fee for arguing the great equity cause of Goodyear vs. Day in the cir cult court of the United States for the district Of New Jersey, by which he es- tablished the validity of the Goodyear patent. was five thousand dollars. This was in the spring of 1852, and was the last case hc ever argued.
 His prufrssi nal income from 1918 to 1923. during which period he was out of congress. averaged. l think, twenty thousand dollars q year.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-13
The NOgales Way.

George Christ Jr. did up the Daily Monitor last week in Nogales, which accounts for the non-appearance of that spicy paper. It seems that Christ Jr. took exception to the tone of the editorials appearing in the Monitor. Christ senior had rented the building to the Monitor for one year. Christ Jr. took possession of the premises, pied the forms, and re- fused to let Editor Houston inside. Such proceedings are high handed, to say the least. If the young man gets away with this seizure, his next ex- ploit will probably be to take trip to Florence and swipe the Enterprise office.