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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18
PERSONAL.

The Rev. John Metcalf Davenport, who has b.
come rector OF st. Clements Church in Philadelphia
was born in London less than fifty years ago, but ID
the last ten has lived In st. John, New Brunswick.
lie o Sr lives i sap segdd "n himself sss
energy and success TO mission work, and Is deyoted
loved In 81. John.
Ex-senator ingalls, Will assist In dedica1ns 4
library on the site OF the house in which he was BON
at Middleton Mass. While In the East this time h
will deliver several lectures.
The Grady monument at Atlanta win DO unve1sa
next Wednesday. Business VIII Do generally 90
pended there on that day.
The Princess AIbrecht Of Prussia wife Of the Regent
Of Brunswick, Is at present sick with the mea1la
Although the malay is not considered dangerous d
has caused some anxiety among the Hohenzollssrs
woman. and Is the mother OF two boys to whom ~
is fondiy attached. Her husband, nephew OF the on
German army being more than six aud onehaR tsc;
in height He is exceedingly popular In Berlin snl
Brunswick.
According to foreign papers the latest guests q
woertshofen, the famous barefoot cure OF Pasta
COUNTESS COUNTESS Hantsau, wife Of the German Minister 3
Holland.
Elaborate arrangements have been made By -
Liberal party Of Hungary for the celebration Of u
ulnetieth anniversary Of the birth of Louis KosstA
which occurs next year. 1t has been decided among
other things to purchase the estate OF Daoas for tie
great leader His parents are buried at Dabas, and
himself has often expressed desire TO LIE at their do
after his death. According TO recent reports Koss
although suffering from milling sight, was enjoying
comparatively good health.
The mother Of Anton Rubinstein the famous pAa;A
and composer, recently died in Russia
Colonel L. L. Denning Of New-York, who spent u
entire summer with his family at Stamford, In u
CatsliIls, and who staying for few days
Kingston last week, enjoys the honor Of being Dc
child Of parents welded by the poet william c. Bryrt
He takes pride in relating the circumstances connet
with his first meeting with that author MI Denntj
had invaded the sanctum of The Evening POST Il
this Mr. Bryantl" "Yes, SIR was the grIld rg5
which seemed to have a big Interrogation point ana
end of it. "were you ever a justice OF the peao
Great Darlington Mass. - Yes, SIR DO you remen
Der in 1924, conducting the marriage ceremony x
Eliza NJ Denningf' "Yes, do" We'll, here Is ts
issue of that marriage" Then the editor began 10 m
0uire after q Mrs. Denning who was contributor u
sThe POST and noted song-writer In later yearx
When he found she was Colonel Dennings wife, h In
sisted upon meeting her, and they afterwaM became
firm friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

MIR. Rudy's box hours have usually been from
in the morning until at night. ne going
home long enough only for dinper and supper.
Two weeks ago occurred the difficulty which leo
I'D TO his suit One morning he went down 10
the store ut his usual time. Ike Palmer was
driving past, and Mr.. Rudy turned and made a
pleasant remark TO him about the. prospect for
hard winter and then stepped back and sab down.
as he supposed, on his boz. He struck the side
walk with great force A bystander assisted
establishments His box was gone. lndigna-
ton took the place OF astonishment. ana ne
called loudly on Fcrdenbaugh for an eXplana-
ton. This heartless groceryman unbiusnlngy
admitted that he had taken away the box and
did not intend to return it. To Mr. Rudys apt
inquiry as to where he was to SIT the scoundrelly
Ferdenbaugh replied that he didn't care where he
sat Mr.. Rudy was wounded both physically
and mentally He returned to his home. In his
excitement he complied with his wifes request
that he split some wood a weakness he mad not
becn guilty of for ten years The axe caught In
the clothesline, struck Mr.. Rudy's head ana IN
hicted a severe wound. The next day, through
his attorney he began suit against Mr.. ferden-
baugh. both on account Of the nervous shock az
the store and the scalp-wound. claiming tnat
each was traceable TO the defendants malicious
removal of the box. He will also in few days
begin another suit against Ferdenbaugh for $lo,-
600 unpaid wages for acting rs sign and trade
mark for his grocery store for the last thirty years
Mr.. Rudy is in earnest and has secured the best
legal talent in Lewisburg. The chances for YER
dict in his favor appear good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18
THE UNIONIST. CRISIS.

The uncertainty respecting the succession to
the Unionist leadership of the House OF Commons
has been decpened by unauthoritative announce
ments Sir Michael Hicl1s-Beach was first
named and then Mr.. Balfour but Lord Sails
bury, it is now declared, has not offered the
leadership to either of these capable men. AS
Mr.. GoSchen's promotion to the post would be
resented by the rank and file of the Conservative
members the old-time rumors about Lord
Harrington have been revived. If he ever gave
to Lord Salisbury a specific pledge that he would
join the Cabinet and lead the Unionists, if the
continuance of the coalition seemed to require
the sacrifice of his time and inclinations, the
crisis has apparently arisen. Existing jealousies
and discussions have impaired the efficiency OF
the political alliance, and Lord IIartington's ac-
ceptance of office will alone restore harmonious
action His leadership would involve the COM
plete absorption of the Liberal Unonists in the
Conservative parry. With the disappearance Of
the third party there would be a reversion to
the normal conditions of political government
in England. The members of the group would
stand for reelection next year virtually as Con-
serva.iye candidates
Lord Harrington as leader would be pop
diuOuH VnC NphoSi'0i 40 NNi 40 otiOHts
and effective in conducting the work of the
closing session of Parliament. No greater re-
enforcement of brains and courage could be re-
oeived by the Ministry. With general election
impending next year his leadership would be a
pledge Of active cooperation with the Con-
servatives, not as an ally but as one of them.
The advantages to be derived from his political
authority are 50 plain that it is not strange that
both Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour are urging
him TO redeem his promise and 10 come to the
rescue of a harassed and discredited party. With
the signs of Liberal success multiplying IN the
skies it is not to be expected that Lord Harting-
ION will volunteer for the work with light-heart-
ed eagerness. He will naturally prefer to re-
main in retirement, and to press Mr.. Goschen's
claims 10 the leadership.
The Unionist crisis furnishes another proof
of the sagacty of the adroit phrase-maker who
declared that England loves not coalitions. Mr..
Gladstone in his later years has borne testimony
TO the unpopularity and embarrassment Of the
Peeltes so long as they remained third-party
group, distrusted by each of the great political
camps and unable to exert their influence in
public life in natural and effective way. The
dssenTons now prevailing among the demOral-
lied Unicnists are a standing menace 10 a sue
cessful canvass next year. Conservatives right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

and British Resident, under the orders Of the
viceregal Government ct Calcutta, Is to admin
lister the country during his long minority.
Whether the infant Mahsraiah Chura Chund win
ever obtain an opportunity to show tho
extent to which he has profted by tic unique on.
portunitles for political education promised 70
him by The London Times" Is extremely doubt
full, and it is far more probable that long before
he attains his majority he will have shared the
fate of the ex-Alaharsjah Dhuleep Singh. and that
Manipur will have become as completely part
and parcel of British India as the PunJaub.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

fact that nations must exist and must contain
within themselves the elements of self-preserva-
ton being admitted and understood, pollhcal
issues are eliminated from the students mind'
and he has before him only elementary faets
and established principles. These every school,
bow ought to be acquainted with. Their value
in enabling him to think clearly and intelisen'ly
on social questions cannot be too highly esn-
mated. The false and extreme theories to which
men are apt to run under the pressure Of mis-,
fortune and in view of other mems success would
lose their glitter if seen in the light OF industrial
facts as they exist and of laws as they must
ever be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

~ suspect their allies of cherishins secret pur-
pose OF returning to the Liberal party after the
settlement of the Irish question and the retire
men. Ct Mr.. Gladstone. They contend that the
time has come when the Liberal-Unionists
should burn the bridges behind them and not
leave a road OPEN for retreat. That is precisely
what Lord Harrington and Mr. Chamberlain 40
not wieh to do Their reluctance to identify
themselves, as Mr.. Goscben has done, with tho
Conservative party is paralyzing the energies
of the imperilled coalition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18
A LOST GODDESS.

What has become OF REFORM we 20 NOV
refer to the sensible and energetic being who
is constantly in the employment and under the
protection of the Republican party, but to the
star-eyed denizen of Louisville and handmade
of Henry Watteison. In ancient days, accord
ing to Homer, it was always the gait that re-
yealed the goddess, and if that continues to be
the authentic test then this Kentucky maiden
must be an impostOr, for she has always limped
perceptibly and now appears to have gone dead
lame. At all events, she has made no sign since
the eyentful evening when she used the letter
that Mr.. Watterson wrote, and Governor Hill
never received, for curl-papers. That OF itself
was breach Of faith which it was difficult II
not impossible to condone, and no offer OF repa-
ration or other evidence of repentance has come
10 tighten the suspicion thereby engendered
On the contrary, there is good reason to believe
that she has gone irrevocably to the bad. We
fear that the Stlr-Eyed Goddess of Reform is
cross-eyed, draggle- tailed fraud.
If not, why not? Where is she at the pres
ent moment? Why doesn't she emerge from
inglorious secluson and do valiant deeds, " as
did her sires at old Thermopylae" and else
where? The field is waiting for her to take It,.
There are deviltries in process OF preparation
all over the country and especially right here in
New York, that badly need to be exposed
stopped and avenged. No matter if she is
tride lame. The gait will be overlooked if she
has a sword arm left. II she were indeed the
goddess that we thought We knew she would
have been here before now. The Newark cleo
ton thieves would have run to cover, instead OF
tramping around with flags and torches and
firing guns And the 372 fatuous Prohibition
lists who gave the city over to another term OF
corruption would have wanted to drown their
sorrows when they had escaped from her pres
en1. But their discontinue would have been
as nothing to the terror and. dismay OF the
scoundrels who have been fraudulently colonH-
ing and registering Tammany voters during the
last fortnight. A genuine, bona fde Goddess
of Reform star-eyed and Democratic, wouldn't
need to be urged or even invited to swoop upon
and smite such foes as she would find in this
METROPOLIS. Nobody would be wondering where
she was. We should all see and hear her. As
Macaulay sang:
Then great trumpetfourish
From earth to heaven arose;
The kites know well the long, stern swell
That bids the goddess close.
And when she had finished with these instru-
ments of villany we may be sure she would have
had breath enough left to express frank opin-
ion of some pretended friends who have more
safely but not less wantonly betrayed her. She
might not have thought it worth while to pour
her contempt upon 1.-THE New-York Times, y
but Grover Cleveland! all, the wigging she
would have given that sleek backslider would
have been worth Sabbath days journey to
hear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Although John Bull has been patting himself
on the back and Wanting his moderation in re-
framing from the annexation Of Manipur yet 1T
will appear TO most unprejudiced persons that he
has done what is nearly the same thing col
lateral relative of the ex-Maharajah, under five
years of age, has been selected for the throne,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Exactly five minutes after the clock strikes
the fateful hour of IL tonight the greatest
international bicycle race that has ever been Or
aanized will begin in the big amphitheatre Of
the Madison Square Garden. The race is to last
six days, and the distance to be covered within
that time is 1900 miles. The fastest profess
sional long distance riders in the world are en-
tered for the race, and the champion bicycers
of England Scotland and Ireland have journeyed
across the ocean to take part in the contest,
which promises to be one of great popular in
terest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

That agreement by which Melbourne, the so
called rain-maker is to receive compensation for
watering Western Kansas next year is little
one-sided. He has everything to gain and nothing
TO lose by the arrangement. But suppose those
county commissioners who are going to tax the
farmers of that region for this purpose were
shrewd enough to propose this: That Melbourne
nav 10 cents an acre for all the region which he
does not sprinkle on demand. Several county
treasures might be enriched then, if the soil
wasn't, provided that Melbourne gave good bonds
and agreed to the penalty But would he?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

"The Sun" is always entertaining; never more
80 than when it INDUCES in satire. but we some
times think the delicacy OF its touch is liable to
mislead. As, for instance, when 1t describes what
the Hon. Andrew d. White called Tammanyism,"
as "the Democracy Of the Democratic voters Of
this great Democratic town, standing for home
rule, honest municipal government. ard ceascless
vigilance and loyalty in the support of Demo-
cratic principles in National affairs" 1t is an
exquisite touch, but isn't it possible that some
Of Tammany's hundred good speakers, taking it
seriously, may try to work it of on an audience
and thereby provoke mirth?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

This years bad harveStS will not be wholly
disadvantage if it shall teach Europeans the value
of Indian corn as a cheap and palatable food.
Secretary Rusk has done an onportune thing in
sending q special agent to Germany to call the
attention of Government and people to the merits
of our great cereal 1t is not the first time that
such an EN- bassy has been sent to Europe. At the
big food show at Glasgow couple of years ago,
for instance, the State Of Nebraska hid an agent
preparing and serving Indian corn for visitors in
every possible variety that they might know its sim
gular excellence by actual experience. Colonel Muir
ply. the agent of the Department Of Agriculture in
Germany, may not be so situated that he can
present such powerful arguments, but he has al
ready prepared some samples that have commended
themselves highly to the German palate. He
has also Minister Phelpss assistance In bringing
the matter out In its true importance. Should the
shortage in rye induce the German Government
TO make tariff concessions upon Indian corn,
there ought to result considerable increase in
the American export, to the decided advantage OF
the American grower. And who can suppose that
O. taste for Indian corn having once been formed
among the masses Of Germany, they will ever con-
cont to make rye their staff Of life againp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

The city has paid s14,9s7 for the 1873 free
concerts that were given in the parks during
the summer just ended. Probably most Of the
taxpayers whose money has been thus spent Will
agree that the expenditure has been wise one
The music thus provided for has been In an
especial measure for the pleasure and profit OF
the poorest people of the city-those VINO could
get no further away from the close and swelter-
ing streets and tenement-houscs than the public
parks; and it has added in some degree an IN
tcllectual enjoyment to the physical rest and d.
version that the parks themselves afford. 1t
has helped to put an element of beauty into lives
where such an element too seldom enters These
concerts have been on the whole well suited to
the purpose for which they were intended. There
has been widespread interest in them, and they
have evidently met real desire on the part OF
many thousands of NETWORKS citizens. There
is never too much attention paid to such matters
in our American life; and if this music which
has been furnished in the parks has been the
means of lifting its hearers out of sordid and
oppressive conditions, even for q while it has
been distinctly worth what 1t has cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

A census has been made of the dogs in New
York with the result that 36,503 dogs were found
in the city, while Of this large total only 1887.
or less than 10 per cent, are licensed. The dog
tax is So annually. If the owners of all these
dogs could be compelled to pay that much for each
one, the city would derive handsome revenue
from this source As it is, the dog tax is practi-
cally farce. No dog-owner is ever punished for
not getting q license, and the only danger he
incurs is that of having his dog seized by the
official dog-catchers. If it is good thing to have
law requiring dogs to be licensed. it ought to
be enforced with some consistency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

The Canadian Government is evidently much
exercised over the refusal Of President Harrison to
enter at this time upon the consideration OF trade
relations Premier Abbott would undoubtedly
come to Washington in a very different spirit from
that which moved Sir John Macdonald to make
his proposals last winter. Sir John was engaged
in political game He wished TO spike the guns
of the Liberals and by an insincere play at nego-
tiation to render treaty impossible. But Sir
John is dead His party is discredited and en-
feebled. and Mr. Abbott would jump at the chance
to secure reciprocity with the United States The
very facts which make him SOLICITORS, however,
naturally render our Government suspicious. The
President has acted wisely in postponing the con-
ference Canadian sentiment is undergoing rapid
changes at this time, and our policy is plainly to
watch and wait
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Accidents viii happen even in the best-reg-
Mated families On the elevated railways,
whatver else may be charged to their disadvan-
tare II must be said that accidents have been
lew and far between. Breakdowns like that OF
yesterday morning are perhaps inevitable YET
large and most aggravatng part OF the dlscom-
fort they occasion might well be avoided by a
little busineSlke frankness on the part OF the
company. Why allow, nay, compel, the station
men 10 90 on taking. tand choppingl tickets
Tor hours, meanwhile chattering, Don't know
20 10 No. II Broadway" when it takes but
two words (or card, for instance) to say " Road
blocked?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Before the plans are fully laid for this week.
every Republican in these two cities who has not
already registered should make definite arrange
ments to perform this duty next Friday or
Saturday. Those are the last Two registration
days. No voter whose name is not on the books
Saturday night-by o'clock in New-York and by
10 in Brool1lyn-can vote next month. Don't fail
to register. There has been an unusually large
registration in both cities already. Let no vote
be lost through neglect to attend to this vital
preliminary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

A long career Of literary industry has been
closed by the death of James Parton at the
ripe age Of seventy. His reputation as biog-
rapher was made by his first book, popular
and interesting life of Horace Greeley. While
he wrote subsequently many biographies more
laborious in preparation and ambitious in scope,
1t is to be doubted whether he ever improved
upon his earliest book. which was free from
his chief weakness, partisanship in hero
worship An indefatigable worker, he produced
q library of American biography, made an
elaborate but not wholly successful study of
Votsire's life and times, and published re-
markable series of papers upon abuses in ma
tional and municipal government. Mr. Parton
had trenchant literary style, which was natu-
rally adapted to the requirements Of social and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05
THE TISSUE BALLOTS THROWN OUT.
BURNING THEM DID NOT SAVE THE RHODE
ISLAND DEMOCRATS-STREET FRAN
CHISES IN PROVIDENCE

Providence. T. l.. July lSpccilr-The Supreme Court
on Friday delivered opinion the Lincoln contested
election cases The decision was % the effect that the
10 sue Democratic ballots undoubtedly tauduenty
cast end that therefore the Democratic candidates for
town Councluen not elected Judgment was entered
ou,tnc them from Office. The court censurd the Council
severely for haste in destroying the ballots. when they
knew that the validity their election called in
ton but no fines imposed. Costs, however. were
assessed upon the ou,ted Councimcn. Judgment for
custer was also rendered against Edward -. Smith, the
Democratic candidate for town clerk, Far he was
holding oncc By Of the election Of June l. The
court stated however that he should hold until his
successor qualities Immediately upon the announcement
Of the decision the old Council. also Democratic,
met organized, voted 10 nfy all the acts Of the ousd
Council and then Adjourned until July -. The Repub
Leans, whom the practically decided clrchd
June /, the tissue ballot, being thrown out also met
organized and adjourned until Tuesday. G. r. CraW
ford The Republican candidate f0r town CLERK who the
decides received 1900 votes TO 1896 for Edward
b. Smith tDem.) was in and demanded the books
aud key, from Nj. Smith The later refused the demand
The Republicans VIII apply writ OF uardlmus.
Inc Board OF Adcrmcn, on Thursday refused to con-
sid,r the vote whereby the Board concu1fcd with tho
Council, in Special Committee
Franchises contract with certain corporations for
elusive rights in the streets Of Providence The vote
Out Of all the discussion this thought
cduced the principal truth. II the contracts
that the city retain thc control Of the
streets. VIII the whiphand OF the corporations
then Will good purpo,'.
Inc celebration OF independence Day was carried out
with much spirit and included all tn usual concOmtaL
military and nremen's paIades salut,s bell ringing
balloon ascension and fireworks. The resorts were
thionged and the Rhode Island clam suffered.
The Held day OF the Rhode Island Republican League
will be held July 20 Speeches expected from
NJ. Langston Henry Cabot Lodge aud Congressman
Russell, Connecticut.
The casino ut Edrcwood oIsncd To the
members Of the club and their friends to-day. II l.
wellarangcd building.
Detective joan \. Murray, although young. looking
man, remember only the city police force
VINO was member when he INST joined the force 1861
That one Is John Il. Lyescy stationed in ha CITY
Hall
'Ihe Pawtucket GaAette AID Chronicle" now seventy
nye years Ola which has been regarded model Of