New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
MR.. FOX AGAIN.
AND Ills PECULIAR METHODS.

from Inc JOuFLaiisl'
There is young man named Box who maintains
more = less uncertain connection with Journalism
through syndicate which supplies matter 10 a list
believe Box 10 be harmless young fellow addicted 10
a scheme Of literary mCndicancy which, If undgnIed
is cerUiinly not criminal. Mr. BCks scheme OF opera
ons Is somewhat as follows From the depths OF his
own inner consciousness lie evolves question, What
nent y for example. Vow Mr.. Box opinion Oh TINS
subject would never lure the elusive dollar from uie
pocket of the publisher, and Mr. BOB hnoWs II, 80 Eg
proceeds 10 lombard innocent and unprotected mus.
clans with his query. Expressions from sir Arthur
Sullivan, Sedl Theodore Thomas Patti and Others OF
similar standing In the musical world have certain
money value in the new spaper Offices and the astute
Mr. BOX Is aware Of the flc lie gathers the opinions
which have him nothing beyond the expenditure OF
time and postage stamps and he sells item 10 rs syn
Grec 10 ask each one who has contributed brains %
Mr. Bok's little game for a 50 bill but If Mr.. Box would
Willingness TO live on contributions from people upon
whom he has not the slightest claim.
But Mr Box does not stop there. =,
About year ago he asked number Of distinguished
gentlemen their opinions on the subj ect OF smolng'
port nj that time the Roy. DR.. r. s. stors, the
distinguished divine and pulpit orator. Mr. BOX ad
ded sentence TO Dr. SOrrs's answer over the Doctor
signature and the TOO enterpnSne youth received
dressing down at the hands Of the newspaper press
which would have made more sensitive man yeaIii
for Bit OF absorbent paper that he might blot himself
out | pointed out at the time that Mr. BOX ciih.e
was equivalent check raising and that In the eyes OF
equity nc was In the position Of the mendCant who
after receiving dole OF - altered the figures 70 1ity
Iut Young men Of Mr. BO's order Of mentality do not
learn from experience That he has again been guilty
cf similar piece OF work would seem to indicate that
he is suffering from dangerous form OF mama when
might be called literary forgery This time his vlctla
IS Miss Kate Field and he has extended MIS- fieds
contribution TO six times It's original length
TO be sure il was difficult 10 where Box left on
and Miss Field began. She could not possibly have
written the twnddlc ascrbcd to her except in nj Of
| somnambulism still that does not alter Mr. Bok'S
| position i'm the matter. In another column
| reprint Miss FIELDS statement tOg,etcn with
| her frank and Characteristic remarks concerning
! mo norpotlatOr. NJ Box seems 10 think that 50
long as he introduces the genuine expression OF his
,,icm I'm his garbed articles he IS all right. If he
i correct in this hypothesis he is neglectine glorious
anonymity. lie could get up some mighty salabl2
| matter bv applying some Ingenuity 70 his process.
For example he might ask cSPrcSdcnt Cleveland what
he thOnght Of Baine's chances for the Presidency
| he SAGE Of William-st. would, very likely, answer
DO not know. Now that would be capital refrain
for a ballad Iondcau, aud a political rOndeau by
Grover Cleveland shOnd have large sale In the rural
districts and among editors who sufficiently gubl2
or conscienccleSs 10 use Mr.. BOps matter. which they
have had opportunity TO know Is not always OF the
| most reliable character. ., -,
| Dut showing him up does not seem TO disturb Mr..
| Dok's cOppef-fastcne1 cquanimify. l am OF the
| opInion however. that Mis- Field has good case
against every OF the newspapers which used tle
forgery and fin the interest Of honest Journalism wOnd
nrce her 10 get after them. II Mr.. Roks crooked
mentality cannot be Strengthened by the newspaper
drubbngs he has received the papers which use ms
matter might be taught TO be more careful.