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Hook Sw Inglng In India.

MADURA. Oct GA few days ago. in Shola-
vandan. little village Of South India. there
er o. TSd be so9
Of I e The
hooks embedded in tile muscles Of his back.
With no other support than this. no is swung.
dangling at the end OF a long POLE for over an
Years ago this ceremony was, performed
put Is Go b
abandoned: il is. however. to be revived now SW:
according 70 the statements Of the managers
its s IN oct ste2 has Ssns
p misfortune; small pox: cattle disease, famine
newa Of the hook eing WAS 0n necesss 1 q,
men were selected from certain villages. md
i9ts cast among long them. One man being thus
day tSs M 81 nrse
VAS out snis na W ae H STas
through the muscles Of the hack on one side OF
inc il nat6 hs ana Sn heck
side. and by the two hooks thus placed he WAS
as y tn o snd Of n0 Ths
The beam ItssIi on 's Which ;RRr the 'e0% pols
soon as the hooks were made fast to the end Of
the pole. the victim was slowly raised nloft till
thee hs ss amid h The
sodSsss Sssp ssI az
along just behind the car. presuma bly, that she
might witness what was being done for her.
turned to its surfing place. the pole WAS low
cred. and the victim was brought to the ground.
The fearful strain OIL the hooks had caused
strength Of the muscles and skin may he ar-
preciated from the fact TINT they were able to
long period the weight Of a well-developed
The ropes. tho hooks. and tho knife were
given to the victim to be kept by him for three
months. during which time no H. at liberty to
go among the people. and. showing them. re-
ceiye gifts OF money After three months they
will DO kept In the temple.
Government was apprised that this hook
swinging was to take place. and was petitoned
to prevent it: but replied thnt. as It was voiun-
tary suffering. 1t was not In its province to in-
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To THE EDlron oETHE SuH-Sr: notice In
your paper this evening you say Senate and
House Safe" Now OF all men, however anx-
ious and however good and tried their
Democracy who was it that did the most to
save both Houses of the Legislature?
1t was some ono man in this State who did
more than all. and it is not too much to say
that, without his efforts. no one would havo ex-
posed the falsehoods Of our opponents and no
one would have prevented those very amiable
Republicans from actually stealing both
branches Of the Legislature.
No rending. thinking man will have to in.
quire who that one man is Yet even the
World begins to see that Cleveland is long
way behind that one man. and hence 1t talks of
Chaplin as tho next Democratic nominee for
President. and family hints Of Flower as u
possible candidate.
Well. let us wait. The people begin to SEQ
that action and not mere pretension must win.
NEW YORK. Nov. "a.
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nml. Before the PARK D.,..,-.,.

Tho Park Commissioners. ut their meeting
yesterday. discussed the bills which it is ex-
pected will be brought up in the Legislature
this winter affecting the department.. Among
the bills considered were the Park Police PEN
sion bill. the bill for enlarging and improving
the parade ground In Van Cortlsndt Park. the
bill for improving the Third avenue bridge. q
bill authorizing the Board to locate the menae-
erie in any park the Board chooses to select. \
bill for the erection Of soldiers and sailors
memorial arch at Fifth avenue and Fifty ninth
annexed district, bill for improving Castle
Garden IN order that it may be used as pub
irg for the payment OF land damages growing
out 81 the constrnction Of the new McComb's
Dam bridge, Definite action on the bills was
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1t Is the duty of the War Department to
send rs largo force OF troops to the Rio
Grande us may be needed to prevent the Next.
can bandit CARA from using American soil as
basis OF rebellious operations against Mex
ico The CARA gang. which has been raiding
In northern Mexico for nearly two months.
was formed. or at least the nucleus Of It was
formed in Texas. and 1t has repeatedly taken
refuge on this side OF the Rio Grande when
pursued by Mexican troops. though Gen. STAN
LEY's cavalry force on tho frontier is under
orders to prevent it from entering our terri
tory.
President DIAz has communicated some i'm
portant facts about the subject to the Mexican
Minister Mt Washington for the information of
our Government In a recent despatch to
Senior ROMERO he says:
"CAIArrSo CARA organized in the territory OF tho
United States. in violation OF their laws. an armed
band of about eighty men. As the boundary line is so
extensive he able 10 at place where there
troops and while these and some armed ranch
men. started In pursuit. he robbed the unprotected
villages no found on his way In the thirty or forty
hours which he remained on Mexican territory. lilo
then crossed the Rio Grande to Texas without be-
ing moested or nterered with by the proper auhort
ties OF the United States lie and few OF his men arc
recognizing and recruiting in two ranches In
Texas the frontier and far without any inter
ference from anybody"
This Is q serious business and the COM
plant Of President DIAz is Of a very grave
character
The duty OF our Government In the premises
is obvious. and must be performed without
any delay, though all the cavalry regiments in
our service should DO needed ON the Rio
Grande for its performance.
We cannot permit the violation OF our
neutrality laws under any circumstances
whatever.
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The philanthropic idea Of helping to
civilize Africa is the motive that is drawing
many dollar into the treasury OF the African
companies. 1t is not often that people are
moved BIZ purely benevolent impulses to adj
vance money for railroad surveys. but such in
stances have occurred in Africa. Baroness
BURDETT-CoUTTs has given the sum OF $25..
600 toward surveying the railroad route be.
tween tho Indian Ocean and Victoria Nyanza
The sum Of $4,000 is being raised by popular
subscription in England to maintain Capt.
LUGARD and his little force in Uganda. and
thus preserve white ascendancy there. Every
steamboat except one built for the great lakes
is tho fruit o: private or public generosity. The
Scottish millionaire STEPHENSON gave thou
sands OF dollars TO build the road be-
tween Lakes Nyassa and Tnnganyika. OF
which. however. only forty miles has
yet been completed. 1t is gratifying TINT the
vast amount Of unselfish service in Africa's
behalf is fruitful; for in spite Of setbacks and
disbursements tho efforts to reclaim the
continent are making steady progress.
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Tho SUMS Candidate.

The Appeal Avalanche Of Memphis is a
Journal so able. so influential In its region
80 candid In It's own expressions OF opinion
and so highly and sincerely esteemed by US
that VIC do not hesitate to reply to the d.
rect question It now asks:
THr suS doesn't hold to its Presidential booms I,
4, ha. doomed Hill, GoRxAS and GRAY. Whom viii IL
boom nextr'
THE Sun will support for the Democratic
nomination for President the candidate who
seems to us to possess these two indispen-
sable qualifications:
He must be a Democrat.
He must be Democrat who can be elected.
rainbows barred out.
And we hope that the Appeal Avalanche
will be with us.
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The Police Courts.

Twenty years ago there were five Police
courts in the city OF New York and nine
Police Justices to preside over them. These
courts were located as follows: The First
In the Tombs. at Centre and Leonard
streets; the Second. adjoining jefferson
Market: the third. adjoining Essex Market
near Grand street; the Fourth. known as
the Iorkville Court, in Fifty-seventh street
near the Third avenue. and tho Fifth. known
as the Harlem Court. on the westerly corner
Of Third avenue and 10th street. At that
time the population OF the city was SOC. 600;
1t is now 100000. Keeping pace with this
increase OF population. the number OF ar
rests for criminal offences has very nearly
doubled. but there has been a wholesome
and gratifying reduction In the number of
unapprehended offenders. so that while tho
arrests have grown with the population.
the number OF crimes committed has. rela-
lively. much diminished.
Although twenty years have elapsed, and
although the operations OF the Police Courts
have, In the meanwhile. been increased to
the extent we have explained. and although.
too. 1t has been found necessary TO Increase
the number Of Judges from nine to fifteen,
there has been, strangely enough. no in
crease in the number Of Police Courts
for the disposal OF cases in the city
proper. while one only has been added in
the district beyond the Harlem annexed to
the city In 1874. the Police Court business Of
which is almost Insignificant. 1t amounts,
according to the recent report. to an aver
age OF about three cases per diem OF per-
sons committed. No effort has been made
to subdlvide the downtown districts. where
the population has increased enormously.
and. as the result Of this neglect. the bust
ness OF these courts is choked. the sitting
magistrates are overworked. prisoners have
to be transferred long distances through
crowded streets. and the odd spectacle is
presented OF fifteen Judges and but six
courts. 50 that even when three Judges are
employed in the Court Of Special Sessions,
there are still as many lido and unoccupied
Police Judges as there are Police Courts In
this city.
More than this, there is good reason for
believing that the pressure OF cases so far
cnrtails the time which can be allotted to
the consideration Of each. that In cOnsc-
quencc the rights of tho accused are some
times put in jeopardy. The extent OF this
abuse has been further increased of late by
the appointmrnt OF Police Matrons. to
whom is committed the care of female pris-
oners brought TO the specially designated
station houses In which provision is made
for their accommodation. To take single
example Of the swollen volume OF business
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OF one OF these courts, let us consider the
Essex Market district, including the en-
tire territory from Catharine street to
Fourteenth. and from the Bowery to the
East River. This vast and growing
constituency Is larger than many for
eign cities. and has been increasing
so rapidly that. even In recent recollection,
IL has been almost transformed. The popu-
lation of this district lie about the same as
that OF Manchester. Amsterdam. Marseillee.
or Rio Janeiro. and is more than that Of San
Francisco. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Buffalo.
New Orleans. Pittsburgh. Detroit. or WASH
ington.. Yet the primitive spectacle Is here
presented OF one sitting magistrate. In
trusted with the preservation Of peace and
ing from kite flying to murder. and his de-
cisions having to do with the custody and
commitment Of minor children. the support
of wives, by their husbands. and the IMPOSE
tlon OF $4,000 a year in fines. In the Essex
Market Court last year $4,000 persons were
arraigned. Here. as elsewhere. the Judges
preside in turn. but there is never more
than one acting in each court.
Nor Is the condition OF things very much
better in the Yorkville Court, which. when
the boundaries OF it were established. was
In thinly settled region. the population Of
OF which has grown amazingly.
There Is need Of moro Police Courts; a
subdivision OF Police Court districts. to keep
pace with the increase Of station houses,
and with the. expanding business Of these
courts. and an opportunity for the six I'M
employed Judges to serve the city. thereby
relieving their associates, and iustifyiny
the pledge made at the time the bill adding
to their number was passed and received
the Governors approval.
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ON soUrH ATLANTIC OFFENCES.
n. Reed OF Frssecss.e the Coast Lsne frers
Gaze Rssterus 20 Key West.

| TIE Need o. Bretecesse ese Coast Lsne 'r"-
| Cape Hstferpste Key West.
wAsusorox. Nov IS Ono Of the most
noticeable recommendations IN the report oil
Gen. u O. Howard. IS commander OF the De-
partment OF the Atlantic. 10 that Tybee Roads
and Port Royal Sound should be defended by
works on Hilton Head and Tybee, Parry. ind
| 81. Helena islands With those would be
| Joined, Of course. submarine mines. and the
| navy in due time night furnish torpedo boats.
Important steps have been taken for the pro-
lection OF the Atlantic coast from Portland
down to Norfolk. and new batteries at some
| OF the moro important points have been
begun for the reception OF guns and mortars
now under construction. But from Fort Mon
roe to Key West the seaboard is at present de-
fenceess. There is not even a coast garrison
between the former point and Fernandina. 80
that In this respect the condition the coast Is
worse than before the civil war;
II we look at the Bermudas. where England
has a strongly fortified naval station and rem
devious we find that the distance thence. to
Wilmington IL 87t miles: 70 Charlsst2n. ~
h ss ns PSI q ss e s ths eas
North Carolina even diminishes. Keeping IN
Ei s as aqf tss
Sssss %I s J5sd Hs. Sss
Ps1stISsIS shsse Tss: Sssn$st rs Ss 81
Unjust be kept 10 mind that we really are
nesrest Eas s a enSny, but os
the few hundred miles intervening between
nSs se ca sse sttsn h fns
sdssss d ts GaGnsss s01s. a Fs as
f:sSa + e ss ssst sss
s SsFk' ssss KH sG9sss s sa IT,
tae sop ~ s as He"d o.
tionally SO from the now dry dock now under
construction there. while the naval station is
'GFS ETH Essf ssS% on.
on this coast, between Fort Monroe and the
ssnEe Tsss ses
sS % sn%s
al Key Isstt: noS only Il charge e segsssnts
TSe sorcStons HfS KEY Rsy Vest
ne guns SattSress
l2.ineh mortars. six torpedo boats. and a
PsoErlsfsa ssi%atcs n%es ENG pe sn,s VAS vas
sss sxSsnsS 5os 3e%6nT5es tor w M2;txS
should be said however. that Eome OF these
ports on the southern coast could be partly de-
Tended against hostile squadron by the inter.
IN this respect. their wants are not SO urgent az
THOSE OF moro important harbors on the North
Atlantic coast.
An interesting proposal is that which ia to
be made by South Carolina Congressman ut
Charleston harbor at Fort Moultrie. The
proposition is q reminder that for many years
this important harbor the scene Of great mil
lutionary and the civil war. has been without
he services of even single company OF artil.
when there are modern guns to spare for It il
not sooner. since Charleston is placed first in
order OF importance by the Qualifications
Board among tho points south OF Fort Monroe
until Key West is reached.
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From ne Nep FORK AZ.


Never before In the history Of the Republican party
in this state was II more generally domorazed than
ut this moment. Mr.. Piatt has 1T TO ;g
moro the Afro.Ameriran Republicans at every
point. and the Administration ln,s folio we'd his
rontomptuous treatment. while he has been the
leader OF whit. faction rather than OF the
party at largo Because of the extraordinary manner
In which Mr. Piatt and Mr.. Harrison have treated tho
AfroAnercans OF this State person cautious and con.
sentative has estimated that 1000 Of 10000 Afro.
American votes Went to Flower that should have gone
to Fassett
We shall stand at post and do battle for the Re.
publican party because It Ia our pleasure TO do It, but
with tho Administration at Washington and the leader
ship OF the party In New York dead against the race
here. We shall play losing game. The Democrats Will
continue to gather IN more and Afro. American
yOterh
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With grateful hearts lot all give thanks.
All lands, all stations. and all ranks:
And the cry comes up along the way.
For what shall We give thanks to'dayi
For peace and plenty. busy mills.
"The cattle on thousand hills"
For bursting barns. wherein 10 stored
The golden grain. y precious hoard:
Give thantsi
For orchards bearing rosy fruit.
For yielding pod and toothsome root.
And all thar God declared was good
In hill or dale. or Held or wood:
Give thanks
For water bright and sweet and clear.
million fountains far and near.
For gracious streSmlets. lakes. and rills
That dow from everlasting hills:
Give thanks
For summer dsws and timely frost.
The suns bright beams. not one ray lost.
For willing hands to SOW the seed
And renp the harvest. great indeed:
Give thanks;
For hearth and home loves altar hreS-
For loving children. thoughtful sires:
For tender moihsrs. gentle wives.
who NIL oar hearts and bless our lives:
Give thanks
For heavens caro- lifs's journey through,
For health and strength TO dare and do.
For ears to hear. for eyes to SEQ
Earths bsautsous things on land and SEES;
Give thanksl
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MILLS AND DysAs1ER.
Strong Ce.se. sense From = Crnte. ceu,s
'fs' DenOernt.

strcsg Corssson Sense From = Slinten Ceunty
-' Democrat.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE Sun Sir, Your edi.
torial article in last Saturdays Sun on "Ths
speakership" Is tho right thing at tho right
time II will strike responsive chord In the
hearts OF thousands OF Democrats.
For some time there has been growing
feeling that the Mills business has gone far
enough. The suS's outspoken warning gives
expression to that sentiment, and calls timo-
~ halt.
Mr.. Mills is undoubtedly gentleman OF high
character and unimpeachable reputation, but
in the present state OF affairs he is not the
man for Speaker Of the Democratic House.
The experience OF 1888 must not be repeated
Tho Republicans would ask nothing better
than to raise again the cry OF " Free Trade " in
the State Of New York. To elect Mr.. Mills
would give them that opportunity. The de-
lnded band OF Democratic and Mugwump edi-
tors who are so eager to emphasize the tariff
ISSUE" by putting Mr. Mills in the chair OF
John g. Carlisle. should have been at tho polls
In the rural districts Of New York In 1888 II
they had been there they would have seen
hundreds OF strong and influential Democrats
walk up and vote for BENJAMIN Harrison
forced to do 30 by Cleveland's untimely mes
sage which. alas. too strongly emphasized tho
tarin issue!" In Clinton county. for instance.
names could be mentioned. high UP in business
life. OF Democrats who bolted Cleveland and
would bolt him again. II such men as these
are driven from their party allegiance by the
free-trade cry what can be expected OF the
rank and file?
IL these editors succeed in electing Mills in
1891 and nominating Cleveland in 1892 there.
will he repetition Of SO The Mugwumps
are Indifferent rs to defeat so long as tbey
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-26

The gorgeous Ice palaces by which the
fame OF the city Of St Paul has been blaZoned
abroad in other years are not to he seen there
this winter. though the weather has been
freezing cold and the snowfalls have been
heavy during the past week. The Winter Car
nival Committee Of the 81. Paul Chamber Of
Commerce has decided BY unanimous vote
that inasmuch as ice palaces give tho rest of
the world tho impression that st. Paul Is the
coolest place on earth. it is time to quit build
Ing them" And thus mankind can mover
more behold those glittering spectacles that
have shed lustre over St. Paul and redounded
to Its glory. tnut drew visitors to 1t. drew
money TO il. caused 1t to be talked about and
filled with wonder tho souls Of all who saw
them. 1t is mistaken policy that the Carni-
val Committee has adopted. and 1t is founded
on fallacy. the fallacy that the people who
heard OF the building Of Ice palaces In st. Paul
got the impression that 1t Is the coolest place
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The Derivation or Dollar,



Few persons have ever troubled then srlvcs
TO think of the derivation OF the WORT doilnr
II Is from tho German thai tvalleyl. and came
There Is n little silver mining city or district
u Northern BohemiIn, called Joachimstha or
region s ctsy IN the sG {, 1hs
century to coin n silyor piece which WAS
called "ioschimsthaler." The word "joachim''
retained. Tho piece went Into general us" i IN
Germany and also in Denmark. where the
II came into English. and was adopted by our
forefathers with some changes in tho spelling.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-26

The State Board Of Agriculture OF the
State of Maine was attacked by Farmer BARTON
the other day. on the ground that it was not
helpful to the farmers, "as II did not teach
them how to make more money with less la
bor" He made this attack on the Board at the
meeting OF the Kennebec County Pomona
Grange. held in the town OF Windsor. and he was
sustained by other farmers Of Pomona Grange.
The charge thus brought against the State
Board Of Agriculture is OF a most damaging
kind. and Is calculated to endanger its exist
ence. The Board is costly institution. sup
ported by taxation: it publishes reports OF its
scientific experiments in agriculture: 1t holds
stated meetings. the proceedings Of which are
printed In the papers: It sends an annual re-
port to the Legislature. and It Inns O secretary
who conducts lite correspondence. But yet.
and notwithstanding all the learning and the
energy OF its members. II ut does not teach
the Maine farmers to make more money with
less labor" 1t is not worth its salt and does
not earn Its wages Farmer BARToS's practical
test OF its utility was made OF the best quality
Of Maine lumber
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Services Heis ut Her HONE At rr,,,s
Overlooksng the HuAsov

The funeral services over Mrs. Mary s,o,.
Field. the wife Of Cyrus ". Field. was hels =.
3oclock yesterday afternoon at the house in
IrvinCton- or. the-Hudson. The friends in n.
city were taken to Dobbs Ferry on spesio,
train. A number OF persons who we're unahls
to be present sent letters aud kilograms Tho
Brooks ~ the Church OF tho Incarnation in III
parlor overlooking the Hudson. The frienn,diss
and relatives gathered In the adjoining lbrsrS
toned the Mendclssohn Quartet. which sSmc
several hymns. Tho eoffin, which was covered
with dark purple broadcloth. seemed TO rest in
q bank OF flowers. The services were brici :"
The coflln was borne by six Of Mrs Fieli,s
servants, to the hearse. in which twas taken
to the Sleepy. Hollow Cemetery at Tarrytcwn
cemetery In Stockbridce. Mass. WV
Only about q year ago Mr.. and Mrs Fold
celebrated tlfeir golden wedding.
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a Tale Yawp,

when Tale Aspirss 10 break lance
And her athletic fame enhance,
She almost always seems to bend
The issue TO Ito proper end.
With proves. nerve. and vigilance.
And this. except In Wild romance. .
To all 10 patent 81 nrst glance.
That earth-n pots have sudden end
When they with iron pots contend
And Jersey pipLins have small chance
when Yale aspirss.
...f H1RAAN 1oslss MAJ.
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Tho TllAss WIN Ca.

WHITE PLAINS. Nov. 25..-To.day was set
down for the hearing Of the executors OF the
samuel J. Tilden will before Surrogate Conn,
the Witnesses the case wa s not heard fnmya o..
vanderpoel: counsel for George II. 'Tildcn, n
nephew asked for more citations They We're
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-26

The Rev. DR.. RYDER Of Gloucester has
astounded tho members OF his church.
several Of whom are fish dealers. by preaching
sermon on the question: Can a fish dealer
be n Christian ~ He described the tricks OF
the fish business. as practised Mt Gloucester. in
way that must have convinced his hearers
that the alarming question can be answered
only in tho negative: and he painted the fish
dealers in u way that ought to scare them. IL
they desire to save their souls. Yet he did not
prove conclusively that they are any wickeder
than butchers. grocers. or mlkmen.
The question Of the Rev. DR.. RYDER is hard
one for us to answer. so far as the Gloucester
fish dealers are concernod: and yet we are con-
WINGED that in New York there may be fish
dealers who are sound Christians. and who
even apply the ethics OF Christianity to tho
fish business.