New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-04
ACROSS THE NORTH RIVER
TO KEEP THE BALLOT HONEST.
INTEREST IN INDEPENDENCE DAY-THE READ
Yxc er-rrc p.rrpsov,e CENTENNIAL.

ING sUITs-PATERsoN's CENTENNIAL"
Trenton ~ j., July 3 (specal).-Thc impression
made BY the ctual imprisonment OF the HUDSON CounS
election officers is profound the whole state '"oue
Their conviction was one thing; to lock them up ana
shave their heads and place them In the clo'hihe VI
convcts TO put through the dreary round OF 'he
crowded and unwholcsome prison, and to hold ont
absolutely no hope of early recase-all that Is qu'o
another affair, and 1t will not be forgotten by the
present generation OF political heelers at least IL has
been curious to see confident the gang has Deeh'
and how dazcd all were when Judge Lippncott COM
PEELED McPhips and Davis aud the rest Of the weUe"
crowd 10 obey the law and the courts orders A"c
influence OF the imprisonmens will be tremendous anu
1t will assuredly do more for the purity OF eiecuoe
than all the checks ever devised by man to Keep t'e
ballot honest. The immediate effects are likely " 70
startling What has been expected from the hst may
now occur at any tlme-confessions by the npnsonei
officials that will implicate who arranged .,'o
frauds and were really the responsible paru" III '"e
conspracies which have made Hudson elections cry
ing shame To get ut the men who stood behind tne
creatures now In prison would be worth all ha' 'c
courts have cost NcwJcrsey for the last hall century
There is indeed, evidence enough now 10 "iaho '
conviction probable II a courageous Grano jury '''
nm earnest prosecutor Of the Pleas would pursue c'
as Justice demands: but this Is not prooaole unu'
confession, are made. These have been saved OH oy
copious promises and 1t Is an Interesting quesuon "o
far the revenues Of Guttenburg track VIII 20 to"u
preventing exposures now
The revival OF all this Just At the beginning OF the
political campaign, must be extremely annoying TO inc
Democratlc leaders, and there are more signs than
one that they are casting about for measures to prevent
the scandal from having ITS natural effect next Novem
her One OF the suggestions which has been made IS TO
nominate Judge Lippincott for Governor. but whe~
would the managers be theni
The Independence Day celebrations through 'ne
state will again show the revival of interest In the ho
pntica ~
Jersey towns and cities, at least The odtme inter
orv exercises which seemed to have been laughed
ont OF existence, have been generally renewed anu
The large audiesfces' have shown That they arc hp
prcciated. The displays OF fireworks al PUBIC e"'
pense are as general one phase OF 'he hoiuV
Is shown In Il striking way this year-the enormous
tax upon railroad facilities and the flooding OF hole'
and boarding houses at the popular resorts. The
saturday half holiday the intervening sunday ana inc
mil duv Monday offered vacation attractions whch
showed almost parllyzing effects on ranroad travel
Trims were crowded and delayed as seIoom oeio'o'
The variety OF attractions NcwJersey offers the Vaca
tonseekcr were better illustrated than by tne
tickets which passengers bore as they en'ereu 'c "s
railroad stations yesterday afternoon.
The racing at Monmouth Park is awaited Win deep
interest especially 10 see what the local "u'"oiuoS
intend doing Little has been said on the subject ia
and It is believed tina. II scandal Is avoided on te
track. there will be little trouble elsewhere. Inc
hearty support OF the racc-SUillS P"OiO "o"'N ~
great assistance to those who manage the tracks out
there have been which have made some OF
the warnest admirers OF the sport withhold thei us
sistance In the public agitation from the racing m'
ayers
just where the State will fetch up In hts suits
against the Reading Railroad combine NOBODY see"'s
able to guess. The association between the states
counsel and the PENNSYLVANIA Railroads lawyers II
an intimate one. and this phase OF the LITIGATION IS
receiving good deal Of attention, through the eHorb
IF the Reading people. The price Of coal meah"mle
is being raised and the agitation on thai accouh, Is
likely to grow and form one OF the great pontca!
issues OF the campaign
Arrangements for the encampment OF the second
Brigade, beginning next saturday, are compo'eu'
and General Sewells command will occupy the beaut
full grounds at Sea Grit. for week. The command
of the advantages which are possessed Ry
OF Northern New-Jersey but 1t is an admirable BODY
Of men and dsepns when u Samp we share in
and viii he a feature Of Very general interest rhc
troop is composed of many OF The best known young
men of the city and It's vicinity and the social side
Of their visit will be prominent and agreeable, especial
Ehsn inc this hHet en eniip breaks up the
Regular Army cavalry from Washington m WIN OcG aN
'ue The eleeton Of brga1ie general for 1he FIT
,,.,rende next Thursday Is the exciting topic WIN
satonal (iuardsmen In the northern par OF CIV iH'
ae Colonel wanser now Mayor o, h Jersey S, T caS
di6ate, and there seems much doubt as to the rs
tmIt Roth colonies are competent, and II hoped
th;s With this election there will be- an end to the
poitiri squabblng which has been gong on ana
Wn Il has done the service no g)oi
The state Republican Complete, having organ
iz.d win proceed TO work at early date, am bcg
the campaign H. earnest. 1t is said that the prtNcl;
officers of the committee would be glad TO be rolevei
sster the GubernatOrial nomination Is made, ana th't
Franklin Murphy, OF Newark, may be selected a;
CHAIRMAN. He would make an admirable Ohciai, a -
wo,,ld bring a comparatively new and very deslrDIo
element into the field OF active political work III the
state The State Committee Will continue the organ
izntlon which won such victory IN the Jersey CITY
isti0n and expects 10 show great results III iiua
s,a COuaty. . -. an. ,,,,nhor
of times lately that tie United States courts nave
interfered with cases in the state courts, ana inc
free use made of n meaningless order Issued In the
ballot 4ox suffers has caused some hot cnilci
n has been difficult enough 10 make Hudson oihctals
Go their duty without encouraging them with mc
seal OF the United states. . ...,
The Paterson Centennial attracts wide attention:
frq,e connection Of hamilton with The founding OF
the city has been made great feature, with sone
Injustice 10 BOudlnOt his associate and PIoiounu
ednYrer who really contributed as much as the more
celebrated statesman 20 the good work about 20 De
cOurneinorated. I'm reviewing the history OF Pater
son there Will special Interest in tracing pegrees
The country round about settled by the Dutoh
with a sprinkng OF Hugnen0ts. whose language may
still be traced In local names. The ltoAtders IN
and about Paterson now powerful and worthy
niti