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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

s,nm Is deploac out has long been fSTrscen and
Ar as may be provided against The hmen Were
rNt 40 he carried past the mouth OF their valley.
hA" ,s necessary TO complete frontier communica-
inc Colonel Durand ought to beeable to wipe out
po.s ..,.nts within week or 50, but am sorry TO
ps ,na, he has received severe wounds in so doing.
h wniIe IL is not amss to recall the fact that the
incident Is siin unsettled, and that all such
f' souabbles are 50 much playing into the hands
PIN Ana astutely patient or Automatically aggressive
yuscovite.
,pMy MEDICAL OFFICERS DECORATED.
,, certainly speaks we'll for the army medical officers
49,. M fewer than fourteen of them shown by the
- - Ne, TO be decorated with the Victoria Cross.
w. EDMUND YATES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
The Game Of Innocence Abroad.
PLAY this JOLLY NEW GAME OF TRAvELi
DIED.


BURNHAM-In BROOKLYN Dec. 18th, 1891, John W.
# ,ss S siSsR S'S M0nr0e'' Tuesday
Interment private.
DAY eSning December H. isgi Miss Harriet Carter
daughter Of Caleb and Phoebe Carter, deceased NV,
Funeral services from her late residence No lS3 wash
gtoaaye on ,s wcd.s ss ,Syy e. D. attend
DE HART-At Newark n. j., on December 49, 1891,
Henry O.. OF Charles A. and the late Sarah j. DE
Relatives and friends invited to attend the funeral
services from his late residence, No 40 farKst' Oh
Thursday, at y. IN.
dsnc Se%BR eih%tOSHs Staten ssnd William
Funeral service, at his residence Tuesday December
IS. IL O. m.
Interment az convenience OF family.
ss :s So s 81 %'i F BfSosn
svcss viii be held at the West 2sd Presby
seflan Church. on Tuesday morning Dec loth, ~ IL
Relatives friends respectfully invited to attend
New e1I BrS Sr's r. j., papers please copy.
IENDRICKs-on Monday morning, December IA. at Fast
Orange ROsae. infant daughter Of Henry H. and Myr'
tiIia f. Hendricks.
Funeral private.
M f Ds ssqa Il ss Ssr
the late John aad Clarissa Hepburn.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
HoYr-on Monday, December Il. May E.. daughter Of
Alfred H. and Rose Z. Hoyt.
her late residence NO 9si 5thave Thursday, Decem
IL i! kindly reauested tina. no flowers be sent.
HU NTER-sunday. December 49, 1891, John NJ. Hunter
in the 18th o. his age .
Relatives and friends invited b. attend his funeral
"wednesday December 10 at o'clock p. M, at No. Il
East 13lst-st
KNAPP-In Round HILL Greenwich Conn, December IS.
Rosanda Catharne wife OF Edwin Knapp, aged ~
Funeral from the Presbyterian Church OF Greenwich
"Wednesday, az O'Clock
KNIGHT-At Easton Penn, on Monday. December II.
E. wife Of John T. Knight In the 10th year Of her
Funeral services at her late residence. Thursday Decem
Der II, at y. m.
LEAMAN-At Laurel House, Lakewood, n. j., Sunday,
18th inst Frances o. Leaman, widow OF the late Andrew
Leaman.
Funeral services the residence OF her W. L. Lea
inst.
Intermcnt private.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., December Is. 1891, Marie Mabc
Murphy only daughter OF Eugene L. ana Marie Bessot
Murphy.
- ent Drivata-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
DIR. MELANCTIION LUTHER RUTH.

Dr. Meiancthon Luther Ruth, surgeon Of the United
States Navy, died yesterday morning from Brights
disease at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital. Dr. kuth
was fory-sevcn years old and the son OF Method
is Episcopal clergyman who for many wears was chap
lain OF the Moyamcnsng Prison, Philadelphia. in which
city Dr. Ruth born. His mother still survives and
lives In Washington. At the time when hc was taken
Ill he was attached to the Newark. lie was surgeon
on the Tennessee in 1871 when 1t took the commits
soners to Domingo 10 negotiate for the purchase
OF that country While there he acted newspaper
correspondent DIR. Ruth intimate friend Of
Secretary Tracy and who carried the secretary
from his burning house In Washington, where his wife
and daughter lost their lives. The funeral arrange.
ments have not been completed. but it is probable that
the burial will be at Laurl Hill Cemetery, PlladelDna
where the DOCTORS father is buried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
BICBARD MANSFIELD IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Dec 14.-Richard Mansfield appeared at
Albaugh's Grand Opera House tonight in :" Beau
Brummell' to the largest house of the season. The
audience of unusual brllllancy. In the boxes
Sir Julian Pauncefote, Lady Pauncefote, Miss
Pauncefote Sldel Rogers, Mr. Fraser, Of the British
legation the wife of Secretary Foster and Miss Foster
the wife of Secretary Rusk and Miss Rusk, Mr.. Won
Mumm, of the German Legation; Miss Hattie Blaine,
Miss Cameron Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Lee, Marquis I'm
periai, Lieutenant Nakamura japanese Legation DIR.
and Mrs Lincoln, Miss Phil Sheridan, DIR. and Mrs.
Hammond, Miss Marion Foster, Miss Kate lindsey and
Senator Hiscock.
The President and Mrs. Harrison will Mr. Mans
fields performance Of Prince KarS tomorrow even
ing. Mr.. Mansfield received by Mrs. Harrison and
the ladies of the White House today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
MRS. SALLY PRENTICE.

Norwich Conn., Dec IA (speclan.-Mrs. Sally Prentice,
the Oldest OF Norwich died OF the grip at the home
OF her nephew, F. w. Faulkner on Churchst., Monday
morning She was nnety-seven years and months
old Her health had been remarkably good all her re
until nine days ago She was native OF Griswcld, Conn
She was half-sister to W. Prentice, exMayor Of
Norwich and related to other influential and wealthy
families OF Eastern Connecticut She was an estimaole
woman and had an I'M and benevolent dspositioa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
4 NEW PLY PRODrCED IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, Dec. Ii (speciall.-Archibah Gordons
thrceact play, " That Girl from Mexico was given
at the Star Theatre here TO night for the first time on
any stage, by Mr.. and Mr.. Sidney Drew, under the
management OF Alexander C0mstock. The house was
large and, after the first act. appncative. The play
is farce. 1t will be played at the Standard Theatre
In New York where It is 10 be presented December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

ter MISS Edith Shepard were with DR.. and Mrs.
w. Seward Webb
III otoT BOXES were Mrs. j. F. Pierson, Mrs. G.. g..
Williams MM. W. II. Tllinghast, Mrs Edward Cooper
MRS Lloyd Bryce, Mrs. Cooper Hewitt, Mrs. W. C..
whitney, Mrs M. .. Roberts, Ward McAllister,
W. Whitehouse. Mrs. J. C. Barron. Mrs John Zcrega,
Clinton Stuart F. II. Baldwin, Mrs. Orme Wilson,
Mrs William Astor. Mrs Robert Goelet Mrs. whitney
Warsen, Mrs. Smith MADDEN. Mrs. Ogden Goelet, Mrs.
BRADLEY Martin. Henry Sands, F. ID. Martini Mrs.
ohver Hartman, Mrs. W. E. Dodge, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. borden Hartman, Miss Letter, Mrs. Luther Kountze.
Clarence Barker Edmund C. Stanton, Mme de Barios.
Mrs Douglas Robinson, jr., Mrs. Fellowes Morgan,
Mrs. james L. Breese, ]. W. Macksy. jr.. and Mrs.
W. NJ. Kingsland.
In the other parts Of the house G. Creighton
Webb. -Acille Errani Mrs. s. J. Colgate Mrs. Henri
Braem Julian Story Louls Webb. w. Hartman. C. G.
BOYD Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hess, H. +. Dimock, Mrs.
:. r. Gregory, G. C. Lyman, Charles Matthews,
spading de Garmendia Martin de Garmendia, J. II.
Mitchell. Fleming smith General Daniel E. siiekleS,
u. A; kessler I. L. Ogden, Mrs. J. F. Stone, II. w.
schmidt Mrs. Gordon Norre, G. DoremuS F. C. Potter,
w: Potter, g. 5. smith, Arthur Blake Clement March,
William CALDWELL G. +. Tcknor, George Dunn,
]. Grafton, Mrs. J. F. Stone, Mrs George Ingraham
and j. Il. Marsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
SHAREHOLDERS SUE ZOE 4 WILLOW.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec 14.-Suit was entered this
afternoon In the United states Court by John r.
Hoguc an agent Of the shareholders OF the late Metro
politan National Bank. against William Means, the
president; John r. Decamp, cashier. and the directors.
for about 81 900 OOO which the complainant alleges
was lost by the wifu negligence Of the directors and
officers Of the bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
MISS WAINWRIGHT IN "AMY RoBsART."

Miss Marie Wainwright presented version Of
Amy Robsartn at the Harlem Opera House last night
and the performances Of it will be continued through
the week. 1t is bright production, with elaborate
scenery and rich dresses. There are times, indeed
when the embellishments too lavish, for they nave
the effect OF dwarfng the actors. Mis- Wainwright
only half gasps the opportunities offered b. tne part
.. Ap pohsar though she does much that Is effective.
good piece OF acting is contributed by Barton HILL
who plays Narney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
JOHN NFIIL,

John Mehl senior member Of the firm OF Mehl d
Co., among the largest pOcketbook manufacturers In
the United States died suddenly at his home. No. III
Hudson-st, HOboken on Sunday night. Although he
had been ailng for some time, he had entertained
some friends during the evening, and his death was
unexpected He was sixty four years old, and mad
been a resident of HOboken for thirty-fve years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
JOSIAH MINOT

Concord. n. H., Dec 1i.-Josiah Mgnot once the ia"
partner OF President Franklin Pierce died this morning at
the age Of seveythree years lie was judge OF the Court
Of Common Pleas exprsdent and director OF the Con-
cord Railroad and prominently identified with many inan-
rial institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
MP WILLARD IN TIE WEST.

T.. s. willard appeared last night In san Francisco
Mr. Wizards business has been extraordinary through
oat the season. in Chicago he has echpsed ainhos'
o,,er nrevious record lie met with great favor in
Kansas City,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
GEORGE G. BLANCHARD.

Placcrvfle Cal, Dec. A.-Gcorge g. Blanchard, Re-
pubcan candidate Congress at the last election died
yesterday his home in this city, OF pneumonia lie
came to California in 1910 and for years had been prom
inent as q politician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
C, C.. BLISS.

Little Rock Dec. 14.-C. G. Bliss, who was prominent
leader during the reconstruction era was found
dead in bed at home yesterday morning His death
is attributed heart disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
4IITrLE PUCK, AT THE COLUMBUS.

Al the Columbus Theatre last night Frank Daniels
peappeared in Little Puck" 10th the actor and the
niece are familiar The latter Is translation into
farce OF F. Anseys novel Vice Versa" The result IS
strange mixture Of singing dancing and tumbng, and
this appears 10 be regarded as humof.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
FT,rCrJyG NEW OFFIcERs

The Society OF Medical Jurisprudence held a meeting
q. No IL West Fortyhird-st night and elected the
following officers: President DR.. n. L. Brill; Neepres
dent b. l.. Fairchid secretary. DR.. w. IL. Bates treas
urer d. Mclean Shaw; corresponding secretary Charles
H. Kltchel trustees John s. Smith, Charles H. Demond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
LOCAL THEATRES LAST NIGHT.

Music and not drama is foremost this week IN the
,l,esttes OF New York Theatrical proceedings ihVite
attention AMI doubt viii reward It, but they arc Dol
especially important. Frank Mayo appeared last night
Al NbIos Theatre In a piece called The Athlete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

s. Is. Livingston, II. NJ. Hitchings. b. o. opyenhcim
DR.. W. II. Hume DR.. f. r. Brush. Dr. i. c. Gray, Dr.
H. J. Bodt, DR.. j. II. Fraitnght, T.. II. Benn DR.. l. NJ
oumby, DR.. q. NJ. Hammond, DR.. ID. i. King.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

When in search OF work workers. horses or car
dsges board rooms, real estate consult The
Trbune's little advertisements of tho people, You
viii ind them on the ninth page today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
. Religious Notices.

ADVENT MISSION from December 9th TO 10TH in
Calvary Church corner 2istst and tthaye Bissop
p. m. pr. VAN DE WATER daily at 4 30 y. m. Ss&6
ffee. Al are WELCOME
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
WORTH LOOKING AT.

Few people have ever seen original stone in the
bladder In the window of Ditmans drug store, under
the Aston House, such q stone Is on exhbluon but
the most wonderful thing is that 1t was removed after
being completely dsntegrated and reduced 10 putty
nike mass by drinking Buffalo Lthla Water. Go and
zee It You may never have the chance again. 1t is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

When You fall to ma what you want elsewhere
look among the little advertisements OF The IriDuno
They are on the ninth page to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
Liebis Company's Extract Of Beef

Deerfoot Farm sausaaes. In twopound pacRsses T,
red ink. Beware OF limitations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15
Cold Fee.

Coua. from Colds Consumption and other lung trouble
rron, Coughs Cure yours with PIso's Cure for Con-
sumption. Druggists. Csc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

are unknown when the ALFRED Dodge Felt Shoes are worn
Daniel Green Co.. A. East 14th
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DIED.

PogTEIAt stamford Conn Of gneumonis on pece st
Notice Of funeral hereafter
s H%sS cn,g MSnaey ms May NV" '"''
nj; :, ysu.1.,,,.
younssst daughter Of Albert W. and the late Helen Waldo
rqpera on wedne'day IL Mn 's soa Nf ps,t ayes
nam County New.Yorx Rev George Crosby smith, presS
Thos and Melsnis stewart 5,s 49,. ,.,ws., sox ga
SD sts on Tuesday Decemoe, To- AZ 10; =,
INC I9'n yea o. me ~ LAT. r.,dsnee ,o6 South eds
sro Ss!nga L. ~ o' i'''''' e's"'"s' ~''
TO attend.
Heiens Stalls beloved wife Of Lindiey vinton.
above 45th- Wednesday the 10th Inst, at IL noon
MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY.
o,s
Omce. ooo osn.ye so.- $500. . -
Cineridl Notices.
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

Bright. crisp little advertisements. describing In a
direct way the varied requirements of host of
people, fill many columns on the ninth page u The
Tribune today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

Meat and vegetable soups made palatable by It's use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-15

THIS was the first large gathering OF people IN
beey since the Horse Show, and the most brilliant
Costumes were worn. Mrs. Henry Warren hsd IN
kr party Mrs. G.. H. Warren, ir., and her daughter
Mrs. Alden. With Miss Knowlton were her chaperon
kne de Nell. and Mr.. and Mrs H. lie "rand
cannon. Mr. and Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes had ~
aer party Miss Helen Stokes and Miss Mary Lusk
sith Mrs. Austin Corbin were Miss CoFbin ana MISS
roer. Mrs. Henry Clews sat In the box next 10
srs CoFMn and with her was MISS Ciews' IN
Mss Callender's box were Miss DE Burrll ana Miss
ne Forest. Mr. and MIS-. George Peabody "etinore ao
" Their party the Misses Wetnore. Miss Lena fosl'
VI Paris; and +. Mcneil Bacon. ir. MIS- ". W.
oertas and Miss Fannie Bostwick weA N one OF Tue
Srerre boxes. In box Gwo sat Jay Could With MS
saogaies Miss Helen Gonld, and Mass Hartman,
~n Frederick Bronson was u'e s"es'
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt IN 'ne
next box were Mrs Calvin S. I'iice and MISS Le'is.
- The box beyond were Mrs. W. A. Bloodsood an"
an' Archie Mackay With Mrs. Il. G. ReInsen were
w daughters the Misses RemseD and In the next poA
=. MIS- George DE Forest Mrs. William Appleton 'ns'
,-n~ kefnochan, Miss Eloise stevenson, James ~
n ne'AoSoah aud Dr. Appleton. Mrs. Wysong ana "i9'
'fNs Lyermore were In the next box, ana Iur."'
= ~ ar. and Mrs. W. ID. Sloane. Mr.. ana sns'
~ Ack. TwOmbly and Ashmead bartlett buiuour
1--WE sirs- 4. r. Shepard and her dobuisIde ahukn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25
PARA, BRAZIL, April 8.

The Physical Culture Veto Criticised.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
As lam not a close reader Of the political
news from Harrisburg have not, until this
late date received information in regard TO
Governor Pattison's veto of the bill to enforce
physical education in the public schools Of the
State. To the mind of those who have peruseo
the document, it is evident that His Excel
lency disdains bothering his executive head
about non-politicsl matters of no interest to
any particular party Nobody conversant with
school education. as generally conducted,
would, apparently In earnest, rise and proclaim
that the relief and rest from study (for chanRe
of work is rest) afforded by q Judlclously sp-
piled gymnastic system would eventually De-
come so burdensome as to practically defeat
the purpose and change the character of the
public schools"
Since the vanishing forever of the gladia-
torIal glory of Rome, in days OF yore, no sucn
pedagogical earthquake as predicted IN the
Governors veto is recorded in history. On the
contrary, every experienced educator holds 1t
is necessary to combine bodily with mental
training if we wish to approach perfectloni ana
il cannot be denied that the bodily health pro-
duced by physical exercise must tend IN large
degree to add to the mental energy and develop
the intellectual faculties. OF late years an i'm.
mense interest has been taken in the mental
education of the people. but the same amount
of concern has not been displayed In their
should be, when most modern educators at
home and abroad agree upon this point: That
nothing would tend so much 10 increase the
health and vigor of nation as a comprehensive
scheme for assisting the youth of the popula
tion to obtain healthy physical exercise. Be-
sides the inestimable value OF the health thata
physical education produces, 1t brings out
many other characteristics of infinite beneft TO
the country and community at large.
There can be no doubt that such exercises
develop habits of good order, owing to the dis
cipline and selfrrestraint necessary to conduct
a gymnasuc drill. Competitions also require
control of temper, and without truthfulness
they could not be carried on. Healthy compe-
tItions involving exercise. must do great deal
to promote that love of fair play and apprecia-
tion of pluck which have specially character
lied the American people for so many years,
and also stimulate that generosity of mind and
character without which this Republic could
never have done so much in the cause of civil
ization. humanity, liberty and justice as she
has done. ALEX {. HALLBECK.
ALLEGHENY. April a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25
Consul Kerbey Heard From:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you be good enough TO insert note in
THE DISPATCH to this effect to refute some
of the ISLANDERS Washington correspondents
have sent out against me. You know that be-
fore coming here published a book entitled,
ION the " ar Patti" /" in which one chapter was
devoted TO an exposure of the blackmaIlers
and lobbyists of the Newspaper Row ring. 1t
Will be remembered they tried to prevent my
confirmation, knowing very well that i should
tell the truth and expose their schemes about
South America. Ny letters have been taken
advantage of to excite the ire of single
Brazilian, pr. MendOnca, the Minister at
Washington.
A successor has been appointed, but have
not been officially recalled, though L should
take il as compliment TO have secured this
notice. Everybody knows that 1 resigned
three months ago, and demanded relief by
every single steamer since. The salary does
not pay the expense of boarding of CoLsul.
and the fees are not enough TO pay contingent
expenses. SO the silly charge or insinuation
about pecuuiary transactions becomes at once
apparently absurd. There is no money TO steal.
i SHALL however, pay all my bills and leave
ri, hOut having TO ask any One's consent.
They probably refer TO my predecessor here,
@AAeR have been ordered &c investigate. L
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25
The Church Set Right.
o the Editor of The Dispatch,

To the Editor Of The D1spatch:
Apropos of the much-discussed special tele.
gram in the Sunday issue of THE DISPATCH
week before last ask publication of the fol-
lowing from the Catholic Columbian, Colum-
bus. o.:
Bishop Watterson. when shown the state
ment that he and Archbishop Corrigan had as
sured Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., that in case a
civil divorce is granted her a special dispense
tion will be forthcoming from the Catholic
Church validating it from the standpoint of
church law and ethics said it was false in fact
and misleading in context. Bishop Watterson
had never heard of the marriage said to be in
tended and does not believe II. He said the
context of the statement might lead people
into error concerning the church doctrine and
practice in regard to matIimony. Neither the
Church nor any other power can dissolve the
bonds of once validly contracted and con-
summated marriage, nor in case where a sepa-
ration of husband and wife is permitted for
cause can the Church authorize either party to
marry again during the lifetime of the other.
The bishop stated further that he has had too
much respect for Mrs. Blaine TO believe she In
tends to attempt such a marriage" w. F. G.
PITTSBURG, April "a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25

PERUsING DR.. Jayne's Almanac one
day, l found the different medicines men
toned, and their specific uses. At the same
time, was under the oppression of severe
cold and cough, which rendered my voice
and feelings such as to make it hard task
to perform my practical duties. By using
DIR. Jayne's Expectorant and Sanative Pills
could talk freely and sing to the top of my
voice. Such is the result of your medicine,
and I therefore take great pleasure in rec
ommending it to the afflicted.-Rev. George
w. Edwards, Smithtown, L. l., December
27 1890
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25

The following shows the somewhat peculiar
ending won by Jordan from Tescheleit: Black
men on l, 2 Is. IL, 20, q, q; white men on ii,
to play; y
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25
Ballot Reform Suggestions.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
In considering the ballot reform legislation,
beg to suggest that the numbering of ballots
should not be done away with. 1t is an excel
lent guard against any dishonesty disposed
election officer that should be maintained; but
1t should he made a legal offense. to be severely
punished, for anyone to tamper with the bal
lots, or 1Or any election officer to disclose the
ballot of any voter Let all the safeguards of
free action and secrecy of the Australian sys.
tenn be thrown around the ballot, and let the
numbering requirement stand, so that if the
ballot box is brought into court the identity of
any individual ballot may be established. The
law should also prescribe severe penalties for
tamperiug with the ballots or disclosing the
names of voters corresponding with the num-
hers. Ballot reform on these lines will lift up
politics and benefit the Commonwealth.
PITTsBURG, April "a. REFoRMER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-25
H. CHRISTIE, ENGLAND's CHAMPION.

LONDON, April 1.-THE great championship
contest is at an end, and Henry Christie, of
Sunderland is the winner. 1t fell to William
Beattie, of Liverpool, and Christie to contest
the final round. They played two very fine
drawn games on Thursday. On resuming yes
terday Christie again formed the Dyke, and
early secured an advantage In position. This
he 80 improved as the play went on that he
upon resigned. Their second game, in which
Christie formed the single corner. was the
finest example of draughts play in the tourna-
after splendid end game. A third game
played in the evening having resulted in
draw. Christie won the tie with the score:
Christie, 2; Beattie, 0; drawn, 8. Bcattie wins
second prize, Jordan third and Freeman
fourth. In the minor tourney Gardner de-
feated both Granger and Butler. taking first
prize, while Granger and Butler took second
socket Reporier