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One thoueand dollars from the fund for
the relief ofths poor vssapportionsd this soeissy
BY the Commissioners for the fiscal year end
. ststcmsnt Of the work done durinS that ysas.
which has boen twice promised, but y not yet
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-12

of development could only be altered by great
effort and at great sacrifice. Without assuming
that such development as undesirable we may
safely assert that it should not be allowed to
come about withou. being decided on, and that
it shouid not be decided on without being con-
sidered. As the principal work OF the super
intendent Of charities must for time be the
formulation Of policy in this matter. give
certain tentative proportions to indicate how
the matter at present lies in my own mind.
MT. warner's Propositions.
1. Many things that is highly desirable that
private benevoience should do it 10 not proper
for the state to do or to aid in doing. For in
stance, to provide for the aged poor more
literally and ostensibly more honorably than
is done in the poor house is q work frequently
and properly undertaken by private bercvo-
lence Churches are usually glad to do this for
the destitute of their own faith and for an in
definite number OF others. The state may not
aid them in this work for several reasons.
FIRST, because it gives claim as OF right to
applicants for relief. They would ask admis-
sion to . private institution as q favor, but
from one receiving public money they would
claim II AS right Secondly, the demand for
such relief is very expansive Tie amounts to
be expected from private givers are yer. Inn
definitely deep pocket and the poor nearing de-
crepitnde are not afraid to depend on il There
arc probably good many hundreds Of old peo-
pie IN Washington at the present time whose
children or relatives would move away and
desert them or otherwise turn them adrift were
it certain that some place less dreaded than the
aims house would receive and care for them.
l have known 9 prostitute to support her do
crepit mother Tor years rather than allow her
to go to the aims house, who was yet looking
all the while for some way shado more hon
orable OF unloading the burden on the public.
! Thirdly, for the state to provide better for
some Of the aged poor than for others is 0 dis
elimination which it il hard TO defend. When
so:ne OF the foregoing considerations wore
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THE SUN, FRIDAY, DEcEMBER III, 1891,

twenty-five years extension Of their license
to keep up business 30 rich In profit. But
there seems to be a good chance that even
their treasury will not be able to buy the
support OF legislation.
At the primary election held short time
ago for delegates to State Convention.
the Lottery men carried the parish OF Or.
leans by some eleven thousand votes. and
Of course they were jubilant. It looked as
II their complete triumph was secure. But
private letter from New Orleans Informs
us that although their very lavish use OF
money gave thom n seeming tempo
rary advantage. their opponents are con-
fldent that they will down them before the
people. even II they do not capture the Con-
vention on the 18th. 1T looks now,' con-
tinues our correspondent. "as II we would
have clear majority Of the members OF
that body"
We hope this confidence Is well founded:
but the Lottery bribe Is very tempting.
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A Wise Conclusion.

Since his return from Europe. Mayor
GRANT has had opportunities Of expressing
himself concerning various public ques-
tions, and on the subject Of rapid transit
he holds an opinion with which the majority
Of the people will be sure to agree.
There is public aversion" says the
Mayor, "to descending into the bowels OF
tho earth In order to take train" This Is
SO. and the aversion is so we'll founded that
II there were fifty subterraneous railways
in New York. nobody would ever embark
upon one Of them unless compelled by some
necessity. So long as 1t Is possible to find
standing room In train OF any elevated
railway. where there is sunshine and air.
all the underground tunnels that may be
constructed will be neglected. even though
they should offer to carry passengers at
half rates.
"Tho underground system In London"
says the Mayor. "is not perfect system"
We add that no underground system can be
made perfect enough to compete with our
rapid and comfortable elevated railways.
Evidently Mayor GRANT brings home with
him the level head which he took away.
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No seats tor working Girls.

To THE EpToR OF TIE sUNSir; In to.day's paper you
describe tho discomfort. &c, Of LADY shoppers
turning from days shopping" women returning
from matiniss nnding pleasure turned into palm tho
Inconvenience OF lawyers bankers brokers. msr-
chants clerks" kc.. obliged to ride on the crowd.
ed Fourth avenue railroad " In the mornings,
afternoons. and evenings" Now, sir why don't You
mention the poor saleswomen who Obliged to stand
their feet from O'Clock A. N. until o'clock p. MT
Are they not to be piied than the class Of people
whom you seek redress forr would be pleased know
what the Inconvenience &c. caused by this company
running sufficient cars Ia to- these lady shoppers
and sasswomen who pstron,ze the road mornings and
eyentngs'
rest during The Day aud have lie tims and means st
than thu surface csis while the poor who
PEELED be NJ her post of duty at specified time.
lake the road that will bring her the 70 her
work and not only suffer from the fatigue OF standing
We srs Very often obliged to ride on tn. platform or
the sle portion OF YOUR insonv.nisnssI @ Hsntr.
men %. bit let so.cAiled lady shopper
tin.s attendant yss on the car she will very quickly
u we are for.unste enough :" get inside car We VII
niencs them.eyes far 90 their legs and
move move adsw inches elossr But they viii NOT do 80
WoissR s % !.d kss as',"s
should they discover that th. female that n standing
sss which one can have the honor N OF giving her
yr assos s.. Any ors sS 20 70" han any
other class OF people They only pay nickel for ride.
NKw YoRE. Dec 0.
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Veteran Naval Officers.

Secretary TRACY says In his annual re-
port that some Of the details OF the
PHYTHIAN Boards promotion plan require
essential modification. Among these de-
tails should be the one that deals with
officers who served in the civil war.
According to the Interpretation Of this
plan by high authority. there is first to
be general wedding out Of the line officers
by Board appointed for the purpose.
Those whe have become untitled for duty
through their own faultare to be dismissed;
those who have become unified not through
their own fault are to be retired; those who
are fitted for shore duty but not so we'll for
sea duty, are to be put on permanent shore
duty. out Of the line Of promotion. After this
Is done there is to be special consideration
OF the case OF officers who entered the navy
between 1850 and 1867 inclusive. and their
present number OF $40. IL not already re-
duced by the weeding-out process to 200.
must be brought down to tho latter num-
bcr. First they will be invited to retire
with the rank and pay OF the next higher
grade; but II that does not secure the de-
gree OF reduction determined upon, the
Board will proceed to crowd the surplus
among them upon shore duty. where they
will he out OF tho limo OF promotion.
Tho special discrimination thus made Is
directed against officers most Of whom en-
tered during the civil war period. It will
be observed that by previous processes un-
der this plan not only those OF them who
have become disqualified for duty. but even
those not 30 well fitted for sea as for shore
service would havo been disposed of. Ac-
cordingly subsequent compulsory setting
aside OF those who arc competent for sea
duty Is manifcstly discrimination against
officers entitled rather to peculiar consider
alton. II is true that the PHYrHIAN Board
shows how the crowding Of the naval SER
vice during the war period disturbed the
normal numbers In the various grades. and
has since. Joined with seniority promotion.
produced block In grades below. Still.
this portion OF the proposed remedy sacri-
fees men who entered the navy in time OF
war for the benefit Of juniors who have
served only during the time OF peace.
Secretary TRACY proposes to begin the
reorganization by voluntary instead OF
compulsory transfers. He would offer re.
trement In the next higher grade to all
officers OF war service or who have passed
more than fifteen years In their grade. pro-
Nded they themselves wish and apply to
be retired; and on similar application he
would allow any officer OF twenty years
service or more To go upon shore duty with
no further promotion. After that. should
further action he required to increase the
flow OF promotion. he would select eighty
five per cent. Of the remainder for sea ser
vice. the vacancies at the foot OF the list
being filled only'as casualties occur in the
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THE MUGWUMP KNOCKOUT
Ne Doubt a. to What Mlns's Defeat Mean
to Cleveland and His Crew.

No Doubt a. to What Mlns's Defeat Meaas
to Cleveland and His Crew.
From the PitsSauyh Di.pasch.
There deal Of Democratic political significance In
the battle just That tho defeat Of Mills
black eye for Cleveland no potcalstudent win dispute.
From the Lynehbsr0 Neas
The defeat OF Mr.. Roger O. Mills signifies that the
Democratic party tired Of being ridden TO dereat by
troop OF dreamera and that 1t proposes the
Presidential hight in 1892 with purpose to win.
Prom As Petesdwo Inder.Appeal.
The result OF tho caucus 10 . distinct blow at Mr.
Clevelands Presidential pretensons. From tho nrst
the struggle was recognized test Of his strength
with tho members Of the new House OF Repre-
sentstves. and as tho fight grew In warmth
and interest this fact became 50 prominent
that Mr.. Cleveland was forced to retire from
his proclaimed neutrality. and through trusty friends
seek to uphold his sinking fortunes an effort TO
from defeat his friend and faithful expo-
nent. Mr. Mills of Texas. Tho fate Of the latter fore.
shadows the fate of Mr.. Cleveland. Tho Democratic
party could not AFFORD to risk its dostnies in the hands
Of the agent As Speaker neither will 1t again risk
cess by nominating the principal in 1892
FROM ts Philadelphia Pres.
WARRINGTON. Dec. s-There are very few Democrats
who do not privately express the belief that the defeat
Of Mr. Mills practically the defeat Of Grover Cieve.
land for President. Tho warmest supporters OF Nr.
Cleveland. his nearest couuseors were actively at
work during the contest for Speakorship In behalf OF
Mr. Mills. There were some Democrats who known
s CloSeenu men. VINO VoteQ Mr.. Crisp, but 1t 10
noticeable that their feeling toward Cleveland 10 rap
idly changing: for instance. Mr. Tarsney Of Missouri
who has been outspoken heretofore Cleveland man.
voted for Mr. Crisp. but Mr. Tarsney to-day that he
thought Gov Hill was rapidly growing in popular favor
and he praised very highly his speech at Elmira
Several other Democrats heretofore known as Cleve
land men talked In the same way
From hs Post Express.
Tho election Of Charles Frederick Crisp to the Speak
ershp is . defeat for Mr.. Cleveland.
In spite Of denas and the Claim
ant has been for Mills from the very beginning His
chief organ. the Esp Iork 7nes has labored assidu
ously for the Texas statesman and two who
in Mr. Cleveland's cabinet-Ar Dickinson and Mr.
vilas-lobbed increasingly for Mr. MilIs among the
members Of Congress. Col Morrison whom Mr.. Cleve
land appointed member Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. was also on hand as we'll many other
men. grateful for favors received and hopeful for
favors yet to come-al working for Mills In short all
the Cleveland influence that could possibly be brought
TO bear exerted In favor Of this candidate
To Mr. Cleveland therefore the election Of Mr.. Crisp
Is serious blow. To Mr. Hill and his followers in this
State and throughout the nation. the election Of Mr.
Crispis very acceptable.
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sxNA ron ALDxrcn,s sUocsssos.
IL Governor George Peabody wet.ers the
Man TOR she r1aeet

PROVIDENCE. Dec. 10-In connection with the
election OF Democratic Mayor In Providence
IL may be worth noting that the same vote
elected Republican State Senator. 1t was a
question OF men rather than OF party. The
Democratic candidate for Mayor and the Re-
publican candidate for Senator were generally
considered superior to their opponents, and
both were elected The city OF Providence has
not become suddenly Democratic. The De-
mocracy has been strong in Providence for
many years. but party lines have seldom. II
ever. been drawn on the Mayoralty The
late Thomas A. Doyle. who presided over the
city about seventeen years. had a large Demo-
cratic support. partly on account Of his name.
although he was OF native parentage and
thoroughgoing American. and partly because
he was more personal than partisan in his
political management. In 1885 the Republi-
cans. dominated by an arstocratic clique that
could not bend Mr.. Doyle to its purposes. re-
fused to renominate him. The Democrats
nominated him. and so great was his poru-
larity that the Republican candidate withdrew.
and Mr.. Doyle was elected without opposition.
The published statement. therefore. that Mr..
tSs pStter will be the st Mayor in
Rhode Island politics Is Who Viii saSceed
March. 1882 As Rhode island eiectians are re
held In the. spring. the election Of the Gem
eral Assembly that will name Mr.. Aldrich's
successor is only about three months away.
having succeeded the late Gen. burnside He
has earned national standing as an earnest
cham pion OF protection. and has figured as
political boss In the State. He was chiefly In
stru%senta str zen 1o, n April 1850. IN prevent
SsSssts ~
Aidrich opposed Mr. Wetmore for fear that the
latter. II elected. would with his acknowledged
eebiiity ei and large wealth greatly outshine Mr..
Ipnged sftrn.gle MT Wetmore was dsieated.
the result being materially aided BY the fact
that Mr.. Wetnore was absent In Europe and
Mr.. Dixon was u member OF the State Senate.
MI. Dtx2n has not disappointed the expecta-
= The friends Of ex-Gov wetmore are anxious
that he should again be. Q candidate for the
Senate, Unlike the. usual hoom for rich candi-
ions OF favor. Ex.Gov Wetmore long ago
wssshy IN op political He and s generally
merits. Should he conclude to stand for the
Senate. the campaign would be interesting.
Coy. Ladd is also mentioned In connection
with the Senate. He has twice successfully
Leo Republican M torIorn hope and is public
tiers s sSn WITH bRss
leave the Republican column In November
next, 1t ts not apparent to an experienced OBJ
server. the rural districts are largely Repub-
lican. and the cities and other centres are
show parties do not count for much. As to
candidates. Harrison l. respected. but the
cidedly Blaine.
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original body OF officers, both Of the active
and reserve lists.
Whatever plan to secure the desired flow
Of promotion may be fixed upon by Con-
gress. It should not set aside proved COM
petepcy In war time and since. simply In
order to accelerate the rise Of those whose
fitness has yet to be determined. We have
the only navy In the world whose officers
have seen much real warfare. and those
who rendered the Government service
thirty years ago. and have since been
found worthy to remain on the active
list, should DO kept there as long
as age and ability to serve continse to per-
NIT. That Board having the fate Of every
oflcer in the navy in Its hands should un-
dertake special moving down OF officers
OF the civil war period 80 that others may
have quicker promotion. appears neither
wise nor grateful. It should be possible to
secure q reasonable degree OF promotion
for the present and the future without the
compulsory removal from the active list OF
war veterans whose records and existing
abilities show them to be competent to re-
main there.
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A few days ago 1t seemed that the Twin
Cities were weeping on each others bosoms,
and that peace with rainbows had been
brought back to tho Northwest. But st. Paul
has succeeded in attracting to itself, after
competition with the other Twin. some big
harvester works. and our esteemed contem-
porary. the Minneapolis Times. pours forth a
wall OF woe:
Whenever our down.river twin grows anectIonate
and gushing. and talks tho about peace and
concord and union. she most needs watching When
she ows most loving look out for her. she Is going to
steal something or commit other Of treachery
Just now she is eoating the success OF the un
neishbory and traitorous scheme steal away from
Minneapolis tho Walter A. Wood Machine Works, and
ths under the Ruse OF the most endearing friendship
whiie oeslobbernG us with her hypocritica caresses
she sabs us under the NTH rib and grns and chuckes
sardonicslly over our guelessness and gulbility."
Cannot these things be referred to arbitra-
tionp Or must Minneapolis be bound over to
keep the peace? The Twins have given the
kiss OF peace in the presence Of the world:
and they must not make faces or say naughty
words.
The sun., 1891-12-11

The new orders Just issued by the Saliva
tion Army In this city regulating the conduct
OF funerals have the novel and laudable pur-
pose OF making the last duty OF affection and
respect that man pays 70 man less hidsously
sombre and saturnine. The odious mutes that
once made English funerals grotesauely horri-
BILE have fortunately disappeared. but still an
unnecessary terror is added to death by the
peculiar. grim, black hearse, the nodding
ostrich plumss. the heavy. long black Grape
wells. the tediously slow procession. and the
tolling bell Far simpler and saner will be the
funeral rites OF soldier OF the Salvation
Army. No black Is to be worn. but only q
white band on the left arm. Instead OF
hearse there will be- an open cart or wagon.
The company will march singing to the grave
to the music Of q band. and will return ut
quick step.
The new way surely is moro reasonable and
not less Christian or reverent than the old
The mystery OF death Is no greater than the
mystery Of birth. and the inevitable should not
evoke. as duty. an unsyailing sorrow
brave. quick march. Q fair ribbon on the arm.
and short. resonant song Of -praiss--such is
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Our Foreign Affairs.

II is generally acknowledged that since
Mr.. BLAINE resumed charge Of the State
Department. and especially since the in
etrumcnt Of reciprocity was placed in his
hands. our relations with foreign countries
have acquired an interest and an impor-
tnnce such as they had not possessed for
many years. We may we'll. therefore. give
particular attention to those parts Of the
branch OF the Federal Government under
Mr.. BLAINEs direction.
The capital feature in the report Of the
Secretary of State Is tho account OF tho
uses to which the reciprocity clauses Of the
MCKINLEY act have already been put. and
OF tho larger results To bo expected. We
liave heretofore referred in these columns
to the substantial advantages which will
accrue to our producers Of food staples and
~ our manufacturers whom the agreement
with Spain respecting the conditions OF our
trade with her West Indan dependencies
shall go completely into effect. which will
not be until July l. 1892. Material benefits
have been secured by similar arrangements
for partial reciprocity between the United
states and Brazil; and tho fact that San
Domingo has made corresponding conces-
sions may cause tho development Of a
considerable trnde with that republic. 1t
Is understood that negotiations have been
undertaken for the purpose Of obtaining
like facilities for trade with several other
South American and Central American
States. and We infer from tho Presidents
message that more than one new field Of
0ommeree will presently be opened. There
are certain countries on this continent. as.
for instance. Mexico. Venezuela. and Peru.
with which FREQ interchange OF many
products may reasonably be looked for.
II the prospect seems less bright In the di-
rection OF Chill. the Argentine Confedera-
uop. aud the United States Of Colombia. 1t
is because the latter country Is still In some
degree tied to France by the lingering hope
Of seeing the Panama Canal completed.
while the two former republics are too de-
pendent upon England. commercially aud
financially. to accept the overtures Of the
United states.
II u In an equitable spirit that the secre-
tasy OF State meets the demand OF the
italian Government for the punishment Of
tho participants In the lynching at New
Orleans and for an indemnity to the faml-
lies OF the persons who were killed. Mr..
BLAME recognizes the plauslbility OF the
Marquis DI RUDISI's position that. II
italian subjects can be proved to have been
among the mcu nlawfully put to death.
the State Department cannot evade re-
sponsibiuty on tho ground that the acts
complained. Of fall within the cognizance
aotoi Federal but Of State courts. The
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1Hx latest s.se s1xe nrou.
A ,r..scs..,s Cart Or TA..hs,


To THE Eprroa OF TIE sux-S1, In behalf
OF other increments Of humane and fastidious
Chrisfendom I beg TO return thanks for this
mornings delicate and fragrant appetizer.
furnished by the daily press In the mastery
culinary reports. Of the latest star chamber
electrocution Tor shall we call It DR.. McDon-
AIDS allocutionf n from hideous but unvocal
Sing Sing. Descriptions OF Thanksgiving
dinners have just been before us. at which
the turkeys we're cooked. scorched. and
Drowned Ito turn" and now como the ad-
mirably graphic accounts OF the legal and
scientific burning" "bluinR." browning"
and ''scorching" Of the murderer wretch
Loppy. to which feast Of heartlessness and
fiow OF bedevllment tunder most plausible
alias) guests were invited from far" to par
take. one OF one and another Of some other Of
the toothsome tidbits and liquors. The old
hen on the dunehill says to the little chicks.
will you have o worm. beetle. or q
maggot, dears2" DR.. Mcdonald asks his
guests. (which will you prefer. Rentlsmen7
Here is some OF Loppy's skin nicely 'shriv.
elled and blistered.' from the Leg II you
like. beautifully Drowned or. II preferable.
here is some Of tho skin torn by the cleo
trodes.' or one OF the finely colored eye
brows' artistically 'singed' The thick spittle
which trickles down Loppy's chin may serve
as rich and fragrant gravy for such Of you
as are ootuntets."
This precious conclave Of respectable ghouls
sma ack their lips. say grace in which they
thank God that they were not born in the shoes
OF Judge Jeffries. Robespierre. or Judas
Iscariot. and then proceed to- enjoy to reple;
tion this Barmacide spread" ut taxpayers
dood dodl What have. we come to in. this
age q enliehtenment and common sense?
must be paradod in public "ali for two cents"
wasnns 70 o. The cen.
dsn,aken d,,,a men pl6ltcIy exhibited to school
not be worse as aide to morality"
itsry x q @ s hf Gs ss
and Ghfistisn philanthropy" ana i Is scarcely
death shows was the same plutoeratc. en-.
sns
who got law passed To- restrain children un-
!FeR Rns
hsnss.oIXsSsd and tSt alI tine be linked to-
greatness. f for ssil!otisee. ie'Hsi who ,"far IN.
yentor Of the electric cooking stove for two
ns su x5Hsa HsaPS ts ees nSas ssaPs sa ssa%
stance and with machinery requiring dozen
or Can the
amazingly scientiic. forensic. logical. cru.
dtte. consummate. profound, and puissant
a solitary drop Of prussic acid and one second
Of time TO kill good sized tomcat1 And yet u
drop should be enough to kill man. who has
but one. Nor does the acid ever have to be
sr NJ Edol need ssn enS Ss' hs shH u%S
''philanthropic effort" OF an insignificant but
SINCERE admirer OF you. yours. your pnper. your
Bright and sunny. Il is widowers II not
1.-THE widows mite" Obediently yours.
JEROME HoPKINS.