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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
SELECTIONS FROM THE NAIL.
BISHOP PERRY,s DEFENCE.

TO the Editor of The Tribune
Sir 1t seems TO that attention ought TO DC caiieu
to the unfortunate predicament In which Blshop feS
has placed himself by his statement In answer 10 .o
charge Of plagiarism. Stripped Of the veroiage WIN
which that statement abounds, it'amounts to what IS
often called defence by way Of confession and avoid
ance But while 1t is confession which confesses, IL
is an avoidance which does not avoid. He admits
that, in book published by him, the thoughts and
language OF another man have been Incorporated wlt-
out any acknowledgment OF the source. and without
quotation marks. lie says in cxculpation OF what
on It's face is clear Of plagiarism That the
thoughts and language embodied in lecture de
Iivered by him many years ago. the manuscript OF
which contained quotation marks, which quotation
marks, unfortunately the printer In printing the BOOK
left out which omission he did not notice In revising
the proof; and he suggests though he does not STATE
positively, that the manuscript is lost
We OF course bound 10 accept the Bishops
explanation as the true one. but where does he thus
land himselfl When he delivered this same lecture
his parish how did he convey to HIS hearers the fact
that the thoughts and words in question were an
others Did he stop and that there were quotation
marks in the manuscript Did he orally announce that
those thoughts and words belonged 10 another mani
Did he hold up his thumbs he went on, to signify
that he was quotng7 lie leaves us unenlightened on
that point But this not ALL While of the thoughts
In the quoted passage changed. number OF tho
words Now, what right had he to put quotation
marks in the manuscript around passage taken
from another mans writings and changed by
Him in tho tansmissonl Has any one
tho right, in quoting passage, to improve 1t,
or TO edit It. and still to give it a quoted passage
1t is a generally accepted canon in borrowing the
thoughts Of another for ones own use to quote the
word, as they are-not would have them 70 be-
A paraphrasp must be acknowledged pardphrase
a quotation must be made verbatim: On this point
also the Bishops explanation is silent. 1t woud
seem that he has put himself in worse position than
N he had made frank acknowledgment of an error Of
youth which he had bitterly repented. Had he not
permitted himself to become captions censor of a
brother clergyman. 1t would only be right and
that his statement should be received In charitable
silence but when man charges another with want OF
integrity he cannot complain Of application Of the
rule "Wlth what measure We mete IT snail DC
measured 10 you again" n LAfMAN'
New-York Sept. /, 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
ENTHUSIASM IN ELMIRA.

Elmia Sept. tSpeciaD.-The reports from
Rochester to the effect that Collector Fasset will prob
ably be nominated for Governor were received here
with great enthusiasm by Republicans and by many
Democrats owing to personal friendship for Mr.. Fas
sett as well local pride. Fassett and the Governor
ship was the leading topic tonight in the hotels and
on the streets public and In private places all
the CITY, and the anticipated action celebrated
by spontaneous outbursts Of enthusiasm everywhere
Prominent Democrats frankly confess that If nom
mated he will make very strong candidate, and
that he will sweep the southern tier counties like
whirlwtnd 1t Is remarkable with what unanlmty
Fassetts name is received and should he be made the
standard bearer the event win be celebrated enthus
astically, and the campaign in Chemung opened at
once and waged vigorously than ever before.
A large number Of Elmrans and other southern tier
men left for Rochester to-day, and another large dele
CATION will leave this city on an carly train o-mor
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
A TALK WITH EX-SENATOR GIBBS.
HE GRACEFULLY ADMITS THE LEADERSHIP OF
Mr.. PLATT

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. a-Ex-senator Gibbs OF
New-YOrk, said last night TO a reporter: al am for
Fassett because he is good man and can be elected
And then one asked why was that all Of Platts
old-time political enemies. were for Fassett. Mr.
Gibbs replied "The party is united and determined
to win. Mr.. Plat Is unquestionably the leader Of
his party. I say that from experience. think Mr..
Platts only object is TO secure the nomination of
a ticket that will succeed at the polls. I think that
this weeks convention will be one of the most har-
monious in the history of the Republican party Of the
state. There are some Republicans who have been
lukewarm in the past who might fear If an anti
Platt man nominated that he might be traded
for the Legislature. With man like Fassett at the
head Of the ticket thore would be chance for such
suspicion which would be grOundless In any case"
"what about high-llcense in the platform !"
al don't think the question should be alluded to-
"what else will the platform sayl7
"Honest money will be favored The Admlnisra-
ton will be unstintedly Endorsed. Blaine and his
reciprocity scheme will be commended The pro
tective tariff will be supported Of course"
What will the platform say about the 'ElectrOcu-
ton law and the gag feature7"
do not think the subject IS Of enough importance
10 deserve mention in the platform but IL go to the
LEGISLATURE next season | will heartily support re-
peal of tho clause which provides for secrecy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
AN ANCIENT TRAGEDY BETRAYED.
Paris letter in The London Telegraph.


A curious discovery has just been made by Wine
grower in the Department Of the Charente Adjoining
his property are the ruins Of ancient chateau which
has been left to It's fate for centuries As part of one
OF the walls OF this old pile showed symptoms of an
oDproachng collapse the peasant obtained permits sion
10 remove it,, and few days ago he set 10 work to
demolsh It, After tolling for couple OF hours to his
arms and legs OF which had been tightly bound TO
each other by iron links They were IN an erect
~ mon who had been immured hundreds Of years ago.
The wine grower lost no time In drawing the attention
Of local antlouarans to his discovery, and careful
Investigation revealed further the presence of frag-
ments Of clothing which had been reduced almost to
dust rs well as Of q rusty weapOn and two pieces OF
wood The skeletons are 10 be placed I'm the Bordeaux
Museum and great pains being taken to insure their
thev were found There is no doubt that tragedy
Of the Middle Ages OF which possibly some record may
survive led TO the confinement Of these unfortunate
Victims in the manner which have described IL Is a
matter OF course that this strange discovery Is engag
ing the attention OF antQuaranS IN that part OF France
and n IS by no means improbable that clew TO the
mystery may be forthcoming ere long,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
v,,op NJ BUypY ILL IN PARIS.

A cable dispatch was received at the once OF Inc
Mail and Express yesterday at noon, snhounce uo
s10do i,Iness in Paris of Major j. NJ Bundy, editor
:, che naner mentioned. The dispatch was sent by
wbitelaw Reid, United States Minister to France.
II WAS as follows:
Paris sept s.-Maior Eundv has had an apopieGtI t
stroke He is unconscious ana ms reGVS0S IeTfert
~ ~ Torre Miller Is in charge, with DE- heTuerl
III o'h 'ui'"''0'' w WHlTELAW REID.
Major Bundy has worked for the interests VI III,
paper for long time, with only Driei ~
-. Ius boolth has not been good for several
reo.,hs IIo started for Europe short time ago foI
three months rest and the news OF ms Se'i ~;
illness will be received by his many HlebuS III ii'
city with great regret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
THE CHICAGO FAIR AND THE NATIONAL GOV
EMINENT.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: 1t is now stated that Chicago wants TO borrow
81, 100000 from the United States Government and
also wants the country to contribute 100000 to pay
for medals etc. This is from a community when
represented that they would take upon themselves the
entire cost OF the exposition, and raise S2OOOOooo
necessary. The United States Government has no
right to lend money and in this case 1t is wanted on
the security" of the gate" receipts making the coun'
fry take the risk OF the financial Of the enter
prise instead of the community which claimed to be
more than able to do it for themselves. The situation
now indicates that the country has been deceived by
blatant promises known TO be such when made. Now
the question Is will the country set its stamp OF ap
prevail OH false representations, thereby setting
standard for individuals already not any too high by
complying with the requirements of the faslfers, or
will it say: DO what you can with what you have;
cut your pattern according to your clo;h. About
seveneighhs Of all the talk about the United STATES
making the Exposition credit TO the country IS Tor
Chcago's benefit the remainder of the United States.
It will be for the credit Of the country TO condemn
chicanery and to its discredit II 1t encourages IT.
Brooklyn Sept 3, 1891. u u MOOhE'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
WA1ERsoAKED PEACHES IN The MARKET.

Notwithstanding the falling of in the supplies OF
peaches received in this city the fruit continues to be
extraordinarily cheap. Monday only eight cars
800 baskets in a car were brought In from the Del
aware Peninsula by the Pennsylvania Railroad. whiIe
The receipts the jersey Central Railroad we're
thirty five cars. Two weeis ago the daily receipts
were about 10 cars Of which so from Delaware
ten days more peach will be received here rom
Delaware and in two weeks more the peach season for
1891 will Be practically over. only SmOcks are no"
being received from The Peninsula. The ncessant
rains have greatly injured the fruit and 1t has been
arriving for two weeks spccked and watcrsOaied' \
heavy rain swept over the orchards Saturday night
and completed the discontinue OF the growers. TINS
poor condition Of the fruit Is the only for the
low prices. There cannot be said 10 be glu In tbs
market now. II the fruit was IN good condition IL
would bring good prices. Monday morning some
baskets Of fruit sold high 81 10 showing that e
public were ready to buy good peaches and pay wen
for them. The greater part Of yesterdays carloads,
however, sold for 80 cents basket, and large part
as low as 20 cents.
Such being the condition Of the market for Eastern
peaches II is not surprising TO more tho neatly
packed boxes Of California peaches stacked In ueT'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
TIE rAHI1rs PASSENGERS NOT SLAVES.

San Francisco, Sept. (SpeciaD.-A Chronicle"
reporter who visited the brig Tahiti in BRAKES Bay
today. found that the Gilbert Islanders. who were
represented as contract slaves were really intelligent
people, many Of whom spoke good English. They
say that the ship Amy carried some of their people
to san Benito last year. They were so well pleased
with their treatment that they sent home word
to their friends, and the result was that 300
sailed in the Tahiti. They have contracted for three
years OF IS per month"; with guarantee of their re-
turn As they were nearly starving at home owing
to the prouacted drouth they thought the contract
WAS a good The Customs officers here will do
nothing TO dctain the brig they are satisfied that
She is not engaged in any Illicit traffic. The brig
smiled today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
IN MEMORY OF THE FIGHT AT GR0r0y HMG

New-London, Conn, sept. (SpecaD.-The ami
velsary exercises concentrating the 10th year OF
the battle Of Groton Heights. which were postponed
Yesterday on account OF bad weather. took place to day.
Three hundred blue jackets and marines, commanded
by Lieutenant Fremont, from the ships IF the North
Atlantic Squadron; Battery L, cOmmant"i by Lieu
tenant Cattn, from Fort Tmmbull and f,.A.tS Post,
G. A. r., marched from the ferry landing 10 the Old
fort near tie monument where the exercises took
place. The Rev. A. J. Mcleod delivered the Grafton
and George Parsons Lajhrop read the poem, which
was written for the occasion by his wife. large
number of people from surrounding towns were
present. After the exercises the troops maze snort
parade in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
DOGS AND BICYCLES IN NEw-JERsEY.

To the Editor OF The TIT une.
Sir: writer in The Tribune lately lntimatcd ap-
provngy that several wheelmen's clubs had organized
for the determination OF dogs, and that whcelman's
outfit was not considered complete without supply
Of dog medicine to be distributed along the road where
1t would do the most good The majority Of the wheel
ing fraternity are gentlemen and abhor lawessness
The writer of that article should be made to tell what
he knows about the sudden death Of many pet animals
in eastern NewJersey some owned by members Of the
Leacle Of American Wheemen. The malicious cutting
of the tires Of several wheels lately proves that two can
play at the game, and That unlawful means 10
correct wrong especially where retaliation is SO easy
and so hard of detection, will only be pracsed by the
fish" members of an honorable fraternity. -
Jersey City, Sept ., 1901. JUSTICE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
i MURDERER ESCAPES FROM SING SING
HE WAS SERVING LIFE sENTENCE-H1s ABB
sENoE NOT DISCOVERED FOR SEVERAL HOURS.

HE WAS SERVING A LIFE sENTENcE-Hs ABB
sENoE NOT DISCOVERED FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
Lous Dcluca q convict who was serving life
sentence for murder escaped from the state Prison at
sing sing yesterday morning. While the guard was
making his round he discovered that the bars
Of Deucas cell lad beer filed completely through. so
that they could be removed, leaving opening large
enough for Deluca 20 crawl through. The prisoner
made his escape some time between and O'Clock in
tho morning. Why the escape was not discovered
until nearly noon has not been explained by the prison
officials.
Deluca was sentenced in this city on February ID,
1885, by Judge Barrett to serve life sentence having
been convicted Of murder in the second degree After
he had beel in the prison for awhile his behavior was
lch as to induce Chief Keeper COnnaughtOn to give
him light employment He vas put to work as hall
man in the main prison.
As soon as Chief Keeper Conraughton heard OF the
escape he started out with posse OF deputy Keepers
10 hunt for the fugitive. They secured the surround
ing all day and at night were searching the
woods back Of Sing Sing where Deluca is thought to DO
hiding 1t is not known whether he was supplied
with change of clothing, so that he could cast aside
the prison garb.
Warden Brown was much chNgrined over the es-
cape Of Deluca and offered reward Of $50 for his re
capture. As usual he would have nothing to say to
newspaper men, and il is said that he Instructed inc
keepers under him TO keep their lips seated ana re
fuse to give information. except to tell the bare iact
that Deluca had escapcd Deluca's escape seriously
Inconvenience Warden Brown who is at present much
Interested in the political contest now going on IN the
lid Assembly District OF Wcstchcser County. The
convention was held at Pine 3iidgc yesterday Warden
Brown was slated 10 lead of the rival factions but
the escape OF DelGca intefered with his plans ana nc
had to direc. the hunt for the fugitive Deluca Is
about twenty eight Years old. five feet three Inches W
height weighs 115 pounds and speaks with hlOdd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
RAY STATE PROT rBIr1oyrsrs TO MEET.

Worcester, Mass, sept s.-The Prohibition state
Convention IS 10 be held to morrow in Mechanics HAM,
this city j. r. Bartlett, Editor OF The Times, VIII
be temporary chairman and Augustus Il. smith, OF Lee,
will be permanent presiding officer. 1t IS prob
able that Eugene G. Clapp Of Boston, would be homl
mated for Governor II he could be Induced 10 tihe
the place but he Is not here and he has sad ne couu
not accept the nomination In this event u Is hAeS
that Charles T.. Kimball Of Lynn. viii lie nOmih'Nu
for Governor The remainder OF the ticket VIII p'op
ably be made up follows: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Augustus r. smith. OF Lee Secretary Of the Common
wealth. A. ". Richardson springfield Treasurer,
samuel shapeich Boston; Attorney General, Waloou
rlamln. Amherst. Auditor, William o. Afm'uohs' II
cOlDred man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
SEEKING RELEASE FROM AN INSANE .syrUu

Baltimore, Sept CspeciaD.-Four years ago John
q. Nunan prominent merchant of this city nnon The
certificate of an expert was confined in Mount Hone
Asylum. lie has been there ever since and now has
filed petition for his release asserting that his mind
Is fully restored. Mr. HHnan is fftyniDe wears ola
and bachelor. lie is worth about $500 600 and has
an income Of $4,000 year. Mr. humans LAWYERS
say that DIR. Lockwood, upon whose certificate he
was sent 10 the asylum, is willing TO give certificate
that he has sufficiently recovered to be allowed n
20 froe, but that Messrs. Cans and Coter who have
charge Of bis estate. win not consent 70 his release
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
NJ IIOWTTZ,S NAME.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The world. at least the newspaper part Of 1t.
will not soon forget the famous correspondent of The
London Times" the who interviewed the Sultan
and wrote an entertaining account thereof. and who
foraged in Paris for news generally obtaining what he
wanted and wrote Of himself as Blowitz. Will not
perpetrate obvious pun but he managed to be heard
and heard Of In earlier days he had been known OF
Ciambetta who spoke Of him ne Oppert. Juf Polo
nas. Catalogue ct DeCOre" This remark does not
seem to have provoked any retort from is subject but
II did raise the ire OF certain NJ Oppert, OF Paris,
who wrote to the newspapers repudiatng any theory
that Blowtz can be Oppert under any circumstances
Brooklyn, Sept. 2, 1891. JOHN L. NORCROSS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
THE PRESIDENT coyFERs WITH GEN NOBLE

Cape May, n. j., Sept. tspeciaD-The Presidents
appointments were Hugh Thompson TO be register of
the land Office at Crookstone Mnn., vice II. Deekman
removed Henry Alpn to be receiver Of public moneys
at Graylng, Mich, vice {. Perry Young. resigned; :
Willis g. Clark, receiver of public moneys ut Carson
City, New vice George G. Thaxter, resigned Secre-
tay Noble who arrived last night on the evening train,
started for Washington this afternoon after con
ference with the President The ladies of the cottage
in companv with Russell Harrison and Lieutenant
Parker enioved "A Grabbing expedition this afternoon
in the yacht Glover They met with success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
4 sCRUPULOUS CLERGYMAN.
From The London Telegraph.

Ry the death of the Rev. John Back recently at
IIosell surrey the Church of England has lost one
~ the most devoted OF her clergy For nineteen wears
Mr. Rack was rector Of 81. George the Martyr queens
square and rs he inherited considerable fortune soon
IT. f. said of him that when, IN 1877. he was offered
another living ne declined II for the unique reason
- tbnt there was too much income attached 10 u.
,nother clergyman who knew Mr.. Back well. tells a
characteristic story OF him. on one occasion ne Nas
obliged 10 borrow half penny 10 pay his TON across
bridge and the first thing he did the next day was 10
walk about mile 10 return It, Mr.. Back spent mueh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
CITY AUTHORITIES AND STREET CLEANING.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: understand that sO2le doubt Is expressed by
members OF the Mayors Advisory Committee on Street
Cleaning that it Is the intention of the city authorities
TO treat their recommendations in good faith. The
standing of the gentleman Is so high in the com
munity, and the work which they did at the Mayors
request was pubicsplrited that the propriety Of
holding a citizens mass-meeting at an early day is
under discussion. II said to be the intention Of the
movers in the undertaking to invite the Mayor and
other municipal officers to attend the meeting TO ascer
tain before election day whether the authorities viii
do as the Advisory Committee recommended. If the
block system is adopted, this city be made the
ceanest in the world and surely 1t IS not TOO much
to inlst that when the taxpayng element is ready to
have the extra expense incurred the OicehOding ele
ment should provide the means. l am assured that
II this is not done before the fall election, such poll
tcans as are shown TO be responsible for the failure
will have cause to regret 1t.
Don't the recommendations Of such gentlemen de-
serve your support? MRS T. B. WAKEMAN,
Chairman Of Committee Strect-C Cleaning, Ladies
Heath Protective Association.
No. 351 West Nlneteenthst st., New-lork, Sept Z, 1901
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
MIC MEHLEN.

Mic Mehlen, well-known and popular member OF
the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange, died
on Saturday at Flushing, L. l., after illness ex
tending over two years The funeral held on
Sunday yesterday the burial took place in Green
wood Cemetery Mr.. Mehlen native Of schles-
wig Holstein, and about fifty years old when no
died He came to this country in 1865, and engaged
In the export petroleum business. subsequently he
went into the business Of supplying retail dealers with
refined oil from barrels hauled wagons, being the
first man who thoroughly introduced that method.
He was for years a director in the OIL Exchange
here. and he many friends by his sterling quail
tiles OF character. lie leaves wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
OF his fortune in munhccnt plans to benefit me
parishes with which he connected
OBITUARY..
CHARLES WARNER:

Wilmington, Del. Sept Special. Charles Warner
seventy five years old. director of the philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore and the Delaware railroads.
OF the National Bank OF Delaware, and OF the Whining
ton Savings Fund.- died tonight OF blood-polsoning'
resulting from injuries received in runaway accident
at Warm Springs. va on August g. Mr.. Warmers
father. William Warner, established packet lne
between Wilmington and Philadelphia in 1874, and
Charles succeeded him. In 1868 Charles retired and
the firm is now Incorporated the Charles Warner
Company. Two children, Alfred D., vce-presideni
and treasurer OF the company, and Mrs. Linton smith,
survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
TRIED TO MURDER HIS WEALTHY BROTHER NLAW

Boston. sept. speeial-James Cutter. who in
1868 made desperate attempt to murder his wealthy
brotherin-law Luther Rowe, of No. n Row ST., Mel
rose. and served two years in the State Prison for
It, was arrested tonight evidence that he was
plotting again to kill Rowe. He had his person
two loaded revolyers and a big knife. On searching
his room the police found quantity Of giant powder,
nitro glyceFne and appliances for making bombs, one
OF which he had finished also bow and three poisoned
arrows. The evidence was furnished by William But
Ter The Intended victim is d wealthy man and Cutter
offered Butler one half the amount he might secure
after numbering his brothcr-in.law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
DrrERM1yED TO DUST THE GREEK PRIEST.

Shenandoah. Penn. Sept eThe clashing factions OF
the Greek Catholic Church Of this place have con
sOlidated and have resolved to Dust the priest in
charge the Rev. Mr.. Andrukoviczo. The priest Is en-
listing corps Of special police with Winchester rifles
and SAYS he will hold the church at any cost The
priest has beer suspended by the Archbishop Of Lem
berg Gacia but declares he will hold the fort until
81 800 he invested in the church property refunded