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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
ANOTHER RUSSIAN HORROR.

An epidemic, which is described in some of the
recent dispatches as the Siberian plague and iii
others as typhus, is officially reported to have
made its appearance in the famine-stricken dis
trcts of Russia The Government reports issued
at st. Petersburg admit that the peasants are
dying of it by thousands, and so fast that it is
impossible to bury them with religious rites.
1t is probable, however, that the epidemic in
question is neither the Siberian plague nor yet
the typhus, but the Asiatc cholera, pestilence
which past experience has shown to have in
variably followed in the wake of every great
famine. And, inasmuch as the ravages of the
disease are always many hundred and even thou
sand fold more extensive than those of the
famine, and yet proper tomato thereto, the Off
cal announcement of the Muscovite Senator
Baranoff to the effect that over 80 900, 900
peasants are face TO face with starvation and
perishng for lack Of food, may convey some
idea of the magnitude of the pestlence which
seems to have made its appearance in Russia.
The Imperial authorities, we are told, are
adopting the most stringent measures to cope
with the disease. But, unfortunately it is be-
yond their power to provide the only real and
efficacious remedy for the malady-an adequate
quantity OF good and healthy food. So long as
they are unable to do this all the stringent meas
ures which they may devise TO arrest the progress
of the epidemic are likely to prove unavaing
| Both public and private charity stand parayzed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
PERSONAL.

Mr. Wanamalsers family will not return q. y.sA
ington for the season for week yet Mr.. w,,.
maker has brought back good deal OF brio abrae r
Europe which will adorn their home In the capl,.j
this winter
Bishop Nicholson. OF Wisconsin. received sey.,s,
handsome bits OF ewery from friend, before leay,n,
Philadelphia for his new field Of work. magase.s,
amethyst seal ring is one clasps OF gold and prss,o
stones for his embroidered cope are another thea.
coming from members OF his old congregation. ana a
third presented by his Acknowledgment Is a ieweiss
cross that will hang from his meek.
The Rev. Brooke Herford has Just made A y,s, a.
Chicago TO say his firewells before leaving tA,
country He had been pastor there before settling Il,
Boston from 1876 TO 1892 and during that pe1o1
made many friends.
The lately deceased Michigan Congressman n,
Ford was "a Democrat, and had majority OF can
last fall This year the very popular and pronlaa.
young Democrat who was nominated 10 MI the W
cancy, Mr. Lawrence, had committed himself 10 4
repeal Of the Mckinley tariff and To free silver oaa
age.
While the Gar OF Russia was in Denmark reoxts
he occasionally walked the open streets with no o<,
companlon than Prince Waldcmar. lie 0.;ns a ygh
In Fredensborg. and there entetalned several srsl
parties, making and pouring tea himself
Several Russian Grand Dukes and Duchesse va
their children, have recently been staying Sa
spending few weeks. After Alfonso took his kav.
took occasion TO free their minds. They Pronounce
him perfectly hOrTid. lie never wanted To play sny
one el5e's game, and insisted hGvlng his own war
Tho Bishop OF Chichester. England is elghty-six
years Old, but still performs his regular round 4
diocesan work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
a GREAT MUNICIPAL POSSESSION.

Tho comnletion of the Madison Square Garden
is more than a mere incident in the life OF New
York :: il is an event Of prime interest and sig
ni6cance. and deserves to be so regarded now
and hereafter. The gentlemen who, with fal
less regard to their own pecuniary advantage
than to the welfare of the city, made the
structure a possibility, and the archltect VINO
has embodied their purpose In form OF sucn
noble and enduring beauty have earned puoiie
gratitude and applause. New-fork has long
needed spacious and comfortable place OF as
sembly. The old Garden was tolerated and
even popular, in spite Of Its hideous aspect and
gross defects, simply because it was big. III Its
successor. covering an equal area, had been
merely substantial and convenient, it would have
been a welcome addition to the city but II
would have left us still in want Of much the
larger part of all that the new Garden supplies
IF finer combination of utility and beauty exists
In any country we do not know where to look
for it. Certainly no other building In the United
States designed to fulfil similar purposes is fit
10 be compared with this masterpiece OF Mr.
Stanford White.
The place which this superb building is des-
tined to fiji in the future may be easily and
confidently predicted from the varied uses to
which it has been applied during the process
of construction. The great amphitheatre ha,
been almost continuously occupied by the pur-
veyors of amusement and instruction on large
scale. under conditions Of comfort and poprety
heretofore unknown in New York. A new the
atre of the highest class has already acquired
firm hold on popular favor beneath its roof.
The assembly rooms, admirable in proportion
and arrangement and delicately beautiful in fin
ish and decoration, have been repeatedly the
scene Of notable banquets, balls and other socia
festivities, which gained brlliancy and distnc-
ton from their surroundings. And the plans
include additional facilities for entertainment
and recreation which another season will realize
Altogether it is obvious that the new Madison
Square Garden is to be municipal institution
priced at home and famoust all over the world
But important, almost indispensable, az this
building is by reason of the practical demands
which it supplies no estimate of its value tt
the community comes near the truth which
negects to consider that it will remain con-
slant and permanent force to elevate, refine and
refresh all who gaze upon it. The tower in par
ticular, visible and predominant from thousand
points of view, thing of beauty by day and
a vision of almost supernatural loveliness by
night. will exert an Unreasonable and wholly
benefcent influence for generations to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08

omnov the rack and the thumbscrew' ou' h'A'''
nature has not radically changed A..
Would It not be wise for all branches s. o. .Iv
Christian family to think somewhat .aal good
Of this case and Of its results? IL no Ie ;", are
20 conId poesibIy have come from this trial, are
tbors not other conclusions that lie too close az J.
hand 10 be avoided? Differences OF beiiei' 10
:. ohvious. must at all times exist among men
who are devoted heart and soul 10 'hs aus a.,
the same Master. Perhaps 1t may DC 'n'i u" :.
to ask themselves whether they have fish: ~
f,rust those differences forward 80 far as 70 IN
pair the usefulness of themselves or OF others III
RI, service. It may be their duty to cons'oer
whether now, as nineteen centuries ago. tne one
true test of worth and fidelity is to be iouna III
doing the wilp' of the Master, and not In oiifer-
ing about the meaning of His words.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
THE AGITATION FOE BETTER ROADS.

A vigorous attempt has been made of late to
induce the general public of the interior of this
State to take an active interest in the subject
Of reads. OF course, the farmers Of Newly DIRK
have always been obliged to turn their attention
now and then with more or less earnestness to
the highways over which they are called to pass
going to and from market. Still, there is reason
| to believe that very few of them have ever be-
slowed much thought upon roads either in the
abstract or in the concrete. Were it otherwise
our country roads would long ago have been
rebuilt in accordance with system which would
give them what may be called a scientific basis
and scientific supeTstructlre. Just as soon as
our farmers determine that they must have reads
which can boast of all the modern Improvements
road reform will speedily become an accomplished
| fact.
TIE TRIBUNE has frequently discoursed on
| this theme. 1t has done so because it believes
| that few things would do as much to help the
farmer in his hard fight for a good living as
| better roads, first-class roads. No wide-awake
city rests satisfied until it has secured rapid
transit. Why? Because rapid transit is con-
coded to be promoter of a citys prosperity
But if rapid transit is good for the city something
analogous to it cannot be bad for the country
Nevertheless, the fact remains that the country
roads in not few counties Of this State are so
bad at certain seasons Of the year as to be prac
ticaIly impossible. There is neither rapid tran
sit nor slow transit There is an embargo of
mud and gullies, which means, directly or in
directly, money out Of pocket for those affected
by it, As rule the poorer the roads the poorer
the farmer We return to the subject at this time
because of some interesting statements Just made
in relation to the roads of Pennsylvania. "The
Pttsburg Dispatch" gives the figures by counties
which show that Pennsylvania spent over
So, O0O 900 this year in road repairing good
deal of money, yet well spent in case the re-
pairing repaired. But did it? "The Phila-
delpha Press thinks not. Commenting upon
the result of 1.-THE Dispatches" investigation. il
asserts that there is really nothing to show for
the So, 900, 900 "The Press then makes these
remarks
The work is generally done very carelessly without
adequate supervision and the roads are very soon In
about bad condition II nothing had been done
with them.
II useless 10 go In this way. The present want
of foundation for most of the country roads makes cx
pensive md frequent repairing necessary once made
right they woud require less attention, and be
kept In excellent repair at comparatively small cost
Experience has shown that this Is not 10 be done
successfully by the present irresponsible township
sy stem and the method OF working out the tax II
would richly repay the farmer TO pay his tax In
cash. and let the money be used under competent
direction. lie would then realize something for It,
which he rarely does now.
These criticisms upon the roads and The road
making Of Pennsylvania apply equally to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
by all means, but, pray, do not economic the

The defeat of Mr. Redmond in Cork is de-
cisve victory for the anti-Parnellite majority in
the Irish delegation. If Mr.. ParneFs own dis
trict could not be carried by the leader OF the
faction which supported him to the last and in
sisted upon having the exclusive privilege OF
burying and mourning over him, it is not prob
able that he can be elected anywhere in the
island. Irish opinion has not been affected by
Mr. Parnells death, and the superior claims OF
the majority party upon popular support are
everywhere recognized. The Painellite minority
will have short period for mischief making
during the closing session of Parliament and will
disappear in the general elections. The election
is great gain for Home Rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08

in the presence of demand for food from
80, 900, 600 starving wretches-and not even inc
whole of the great sum Of money which the Gar
has lust succeeded in borrowing at Paris would
suffice TO keep hunger from their door during
the terrible Russian winter that is now at nahd'
Should present fears be realized and Russia
become the starting point OF another INVASION
of Western Europe by cholera, the clviiizea
world will have terrible account to settle with
the Car. For it is at his door that the re-
s,onsibility for the present famine lies, and it IS
he therefore. who must be held answerable Tor
the pestilence which is resulting therefrom' oh-
like other great famines known to history 'he
nresent one in Russia is due, not to natural
causes beyond the reach of human control bu'
TO a rarely administrative origin. II there has
been an entire failure of the crops, not in one
but in twenty Provinces of the Empire, it is at
trhntable entirely to the fact that little seed was
sown and that few fields were TILED. The larger
part of the vast agricultural area OF European
Russia was left uncultivated. The reason Ior
this was that the peasantry had had their i'm
; nlements and cattle seized by the Government
for non payment of taxes, while the Imperial
nolcy of persecution and expulsion of the Jews
had derived the monks Of their customary
means of borrowing the money needed Tor the
purchase of seed on the security OF the crops to
be grown therefrom. And, inasmuch as 'he
scarcity of grain as well as of money will have
the effect of still further restricting the area
now under cultivation, it is probable that the
famine and the consequent pestllence Will DC
more appalling in Russia next year than they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
publican coppers that we shall soon sce =,
old condition Of affairs. t4 '

Never was fruit cheaper in the New.Yo,t :
kets than IL is now. The finest qualities !, -
cord. Catawba and Tokay grapes were ~.
Yesterday at two OR three cents pound ~ ~
largest and most luscious pears could be- 49,.
for penny apiece. Apples are at the 49,
rates known for many years. Tropical frais ~ ~
in the market, the bananas being unusually I'm
Oranges are plentiful, but green and Too 49,.
TO be eaten unless smothcred with sugar IT,
safest rule for consumers Is TO let tronl..,
fruits alone until Christmas. The domestic f,u,,.
grapes pears and apples, are now at their be,, 80
much finer than the premature products Of ~.
tropics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08

The contest on which ex.Congresman I<b,b..,.
the Republican candidate for Mayor Ia Newsfd
has entered against Mayor Haynes ought "a ~
pushed vigorously. IL Is beyond question IN.
Haynes's majority Of less than 200 was fraudu,s,,
and Republican leaders are confident that %.
elusive proof Of the frauds will I've forthcomi,.
If the contest fails through technicalty, it viii
be public misfortune. The only hope Of GOOD
government in Newark Is in the ousting Of u,
Democracy from power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08


HrUb of interest to our friends. the a drer-
Users to knov the f,ct that the number Of copies
ofThe Tribune printed and published to ansper
the demands upon as during the pcek just past,
endipo Saturdau, Norember T., proved to be one
million and sepenty-tour thousand, u.O74,O00).
o. daily acreage of one hundred and tiftU-three
thousand four Hundred and trenD-e'9m
Q53,42S)
One of the most successful and popular flower
shows that New-York has ever had will end to-
night IN blaze of glory. Public interest in the
show has been undated during the whole week,
and the chrysanthemum boom has become more
widespread than ever. The many valuable prizes
that were offered stimulated the florists to do
their best. and as most of them get at least one
prize nearly everybody is happy. The show has
been well managed, and will take its place as one
Of the most important horticultural events of
the year.
Some day we shall zee war on the Roof OF
the World" Perhaps it may be three
corneredn fight Three of the worlds great
peop,es. the English. the Russians and the Chi
nese. Law claim TO this land known as the Great
pamir II is the land of Marco Polo, almost rs
mysterious and as little known as in his day.
II is west of China, south of Siberia, north OF
india, and armies from each of these regions
are gradually moving nearer and nearer 1t
must soon fall to one or be divided between
them, which makes a Calcutta letter concerning
it in another column exceptionally timely.
The election being safely over and won the
time has come for letting the people know that
here is water famine in sight. The scarcity
must long have been known to the Commissioner
II Works at least. Officially its cause is, as
usual, set down to the "wasteful extrava-
gance, Of householdefs The official assump-
don being. as usual, that all the water is used
by these wasteful householders-who have so
few votes. Privately every one knows, even
Mr.. Gilroy, how enormous is the proportion Of
water used in manufacturing and other indus
ries. A single stable wastes more water than
4 score Of families use. Economize the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08

The Anglomaniacs among us who have been
harassed by the success of the reciprocity policy
are now abusing President Fonseca to their hearts
content and wondering whether the State De-
partment will recognize the military dictator
ship. They will probably come to their senses
in few days and admit that it is not the function
of American diplomacy to interfere in any way
with the domestic affairs Of South American coun-
tries. President Forseca legally elected and
now represents the only de facto Government in
Brazil. The State Department will naturally con-
tnue its relations with him as though nothing had
happened. To question the validity of his action
in suspending the sessions Of Congress would be
to interfere most unwarrantably in Brazilian
affairs and to court reprisals in the form of the
abrogation Of the reciprocity treaty The State
Department adhered to the traditions and practice
Of international law in continuing diplomatic rela-
lions with Balmsceda long he remained in
power. The same rule will apply to Brazil in the
present crisis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
THE TALK or THE DAY.

The Editor OF Tie Everett PENN Press aysi
The editor is still receiving specimens Of big wse
tables. The latest nne-p0und cabbage. tunip
rutabaga from Michael Gillian, and two biz vegetables
OF the turnlp species from Mr. Mansberger They fa
his family and cow aud pigs for the last week We
have got sort of tired Of this Kind OF grub, and wolA
appreciate sample pheasant, turkey, goose .
nice chicken or two. Rabbits will not be dcsptsel
Give us a change Of diet, brethren"
Mr.. james Crier, who lives about five miles east Il
Detroit has turkey eObbler that i curiosity. NJ.
The hens made nests about >evcnty-lve yards apa1
In Mr. Grcrs melon patch. laid their nests full Of
and went to setting. The gobbler got lonesome sls
concluded that The proper thing for him to do was 10
set also. He got equal distance between the txu
turkey hens. squatted over n guinea watermelon aad
thought that his gobbler had been stolen and
utterly astOnlshed when he found him In the patch
trying to hatch out young melons.-tDetroit sun.
As is well known, the King OF Belgium gives -
annual prize Of $4,000 francs to the author Of the
work which contains the most useful practical inicf.
nation. For the prize work Of 1897 h. himself has
chosen tho subject. The money is TO be given to tho
writer who complies the best work upon the rules Of
health to be observed in the European provinces 10
Africa. The contest is open to men and women OF all
nations, and the work may be written In almost any
language. The contestants, however, must submt
their conclusions and suggestions to the Minister Of
Educational and Religious affairs In Brussels before
January /, 1897. This will be an easy opportunity
for some enterprising American TO earn 5000.
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The prospect of a water famine does not sur
prise u.s. We felt at the time that it was extra
hazardous to let the City Hall fountain play one
day last August. When will our municipal
authorities learn that the public fountains were
not made for any more than for ornament
Their true function is to hold rubbish and per.
petrate perpetual Joke on sangune sparrows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08

1t will he interesting to note now that the
election is q thing of the past and that Tammany
is "vindicated," the condition of the streets, the
expenditure of the city's funds and various other
affairs in which Tammany Hall has u large and
valuable interest. It's Democratic dollars to Re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
TWO HYPOCRITES.

She sat I'm her cosey chamber.
With the curtains all drawn tight
Curled up in a great, big rocker.
Fair and sweet In the soft lamp Dghh
A bon-bon box on the table,
With choicest OF sweets was flied,
Which she dainty nibbled while writing
The words that her lover thrilled
"Oh long for you now. my dsrlinsi
Without You my life seems dreSr'
There Is never a bit of comfort
For me unless you are nearl'
And her lover read the letter,
AS lie sat In his bachelors den, A.,
With his feet cooked up on the mantei,
In the usual way OF men,
With box Of cigars at his elbow,
And pipe and a glass near by. -
And the smoke clouds wreathed above MIN
As he echoed her lonely cry
"Oh. I long for you now, my darling
without you my life seems drear'
There Is never a bit OF comfort
For me unless you are near!
-(sOmerville Journal