New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-10

n divorce for a blond hair, but Mrs. Dogge"
nroposes 10 20 to South Dakota, where the sta'-
utes arc more liberal. The case is attractlns
much attention in the West, especially III
Chicago.
Conscience, says the poet, makes cowarns Vi %
all In the case of q certain clerk in the ONCE
- tho Sixth Auditor of the Treasury DEPARTING nt'
on. James B. Austin! it has had different erect
:. hoe had a distinct tendency to make him shirk
his duties. Being q SeventhDay Baptist, lie de-
mars al working on Saturdays; but. strange TO
say-in the case OF so conscientious an lnalViouni
he submits no offer to make up for SATURDAY
holiday by working extra hours on other days or
doing a fair days work ON Sunday. Ihere IL
something wrong with Austin or with that con-
science of his. Has it not occurred to him thae
he could easily rid himself of the prickings of
conscience by rsgning3
Governor. Senator Hill says that the Democrats
mean TO "obtain" the Legislature. There's moth
ing surprising in such statement coming from
double office holder like David b. Hill. No ques-
lions Of right or justice enter into his consldera-
ton Of the subject. In Democratic game Oh
grab the great peanut politician Is always sure to
be found in foremost place.
A dozen men mangled to- death at the bottom
Of mine because a rope broke. terrible
disaster, truly. An accident? Decision reserved
Will ultimately he appealed to tribunal Of last
resort
The annual meeting of the American Society for
the extension of University Teaching is to be held
this evening in Philadelphia, and will be an
sion of interest to all friends Of higher education
and the movement for impartng its benefits to
the people The University Extension project is
con raratvely new. but the Progress it has already
made shows how strong hold it has taken upon
the popular mind. The people were ripe for it.
The American Society is in receipt Of inquiries
regarding the matter, from so distant a part
Of the world as India; and it is regarded as the
chief bureau Of information on the subject for
the United States and Canada. The demands for
lecturers constant and great. To meet
them in some Of the smaller towns circuits have
been arranged whereby lecturer may visit six
different places on the evenings of one week, thus
conserving energy and reducing travelling ex-
pense. token of progress is shown in the
fact that some towns which enjoyed single
course of lectures last winter have now arranged
for four courses. Altogether the University En-
tension movement Is one of the most promising
signs in this country and England.
It's pity that the Irish are so fond Of stopping
quarrelling by going to fighting.
The county boards of canvassers begin their
work throughout the State to-day. The public
has sufficient confidence in them to believe that
they will accurately and honestly the votes
cast. Bulldozing by Hill or Murphy or any
body else should not and will not be permitted
candidate n Of m
be declared elected.
The Prince of Wales having sailed out Of the
roaring fortieso on his voyage of life it is to
he hoped that he will keep out Of difficulties
hereafter.
The latest scheme for a Notwithstanding
railroad is for to run by means Of Ia cable
up the front Of the CatslSills in the vicinity of
the old Mountain House Strictly speaking, it
is not new scheme, but now it seems likely
to assume a practical form for the first time.
The rise will be 100 feet In one mile and
quarter There is little doubt Of the paying quail
ties of such an enterprise; but with cable to
supply the motive power it will be needful to
take every precaution in the way of brakes and
safety appliances to secure freedom from acct
dent in case of fracture Of the cable The
already great, but there is room for more, and
a road Of this kind will stimulate travel. For
one thing lit will compete directly with the mar
row-gauge railroad through the Stony Glove and
tend to improve the service there, which is not as
good as it ought to be in some respects.
Mr. Flower certifies to an expenditure of 1000
and no more, for his election What did the
cpSt Mr.
1.-THE Buffalo Courier" assumes that Governor
Hill will out his entire term, not taking his
seat in the United States Senate until January
The Courier" adds that public sentiment and
certainly Democratic sentiment will sustain
Governor Hill if he should decide to serve out his
Gubernatorial term" On the contrary, public
sentiment and the reputable portion of Demo
cratic sentiment will decide that the Governors
refusal to resign his seat In December when Con-
will ho rfio Gnao