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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
JERSEY CITY'S OPPORTUNITY.

Some encouraging signs may be diScerncd
that large numbers of the people Of Jersey City
realize the unfortunate position i'll which they
are now placed, and propose to do all that they
can to clear the good name OF their community.
Under the rule Of the Hudson County Ring
they have been sunk in the horrible pit and
the mry clay Of the wors, sort of municipal
corruption. Here are some absolutely uEdis-
puted facts:
Under the domination of the local Ring the
expenses of the City Government have been
largely increased. and public funds have been
seriously miSapplied the municipal depart
mentS have fallen into the most wrctched cOndi
ton of incficicncy the police force has been
OutrageOusly lacking in discipline, in good order
and in good faith all sorts Of schemes for
plunderng the city treasury have run riot, and
the reputation Of the city has sunk TO lower
| depth than that of almost any other community
Of It's size in America. No one ventures 10 deny
that Grand Jury after Grand Jury in Hudson
County, composed largely of JERSEY City
creatures of the local Ring, has refused 10 in
dict great numbers Of lawbrcakcrs, although
overwhelming evidence Of the guilt of those
laNbreaISers was laid before these Grand Jurcs
| In no city has law been more constantly dehcd,
scorned and spit upon. In no city in New
jersey or any other State have public officials
been clearly and corspcuously in league
with criminals, and 50 bold and defiant in out
raging and abusing all the processes Of law.
Ball0tbox stu1ng has been praOSed on an
appalling scale and scores and even hundreds
of men who ought to have been found guilty
of tampeing with the ballot boxes and sent to
prison have enjoyed entire immunity No
organ of the Hudson County Ring, no apollo
gist for it, can deny the truth Of these state
mentS.
The government of Jersey City has been
filled with the atmosphere of the dives and
the dramshOp. Jersey City has been trampled
under the heels of the lowest bummers and
rufans that could be collected from the worst
resorts. The police force, and practically the
whele city government, have been daily
throughout the winter at the disposal and under
the control of the Guttcnburg crew OF buc-
cancers Could city fall lower in depnvity
and disgrace than this? This is the time and
this is the opportunity for the people of Jersey
City to east off the shame and the nfamy with
which their municipal government now rcclls
If they do not take advantage of this occasion
and elect as Mayor man who stands for bet
ter things, for honesty and decency in public
life, and for the overthrow Of the Hudson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
AmnscmcnI5.

AMBERG THEATRE-S-Parislan lfe
ACADEMY-S-The Cemenoeau Case.
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-The Lion Tanner
BIJOU THEATRES .l6-A Night at the Circus.
CASINOS :i5-Unce Ceestin.
COLUMBUS THEATRE Z :l5-Little Lord Fauhtefoy.
DALY'S Lectures 15-Ihe fores'erS
EDEN MUSEE-WaX Figures.
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE-S-Bue Jeans
GRAND OPERA HOUSES :15-The Stin Alarm
GARDEN THEATRE-S-Nero
HARRIGANS TuEATrT-S-The Last Of the Hogans
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :15-Bcys and Girls
HERRMANN's THEATRES ;15-Gloriana
HOYT'S MADISON SQUARE THEATRES ;30-A TrlI
Chinatown.
ROSTER s. BIAL'S-2-S-NaudeNill
LYCEUM THEATRES ;15-Merry Gotham
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CONCERT HALL ~
Piano Recital
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN and 8-Circus
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-S-Losengrin.
MUSIC HALLS :15-Mounains Of the Moon
NEW PARK THEATRES ;i5-Ihe Golden Ladder
NIBLO'S MISUNDERSTANDING Cruso.
PALMERS THEATRES :15-C0l Carter, Of Carriers
Vile.
POLO GROUNDS :30-Bsseball.
PROCTOR'S THEATRES 1.-THE English Rose.
STANDARD THEATRES :l5-IncOg.
STAR THEATRES :15-The American Minister
TONY PASTORS S-Naudevine.
UNION SQUARE THEATRES :15-Goenrey Middle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
THE STLVER INCIDENT 1T ALBANY.

THE NLpER INtiDENI 81 hhhHNi'
A few evenings since a resolution was nitro
duced in both branches of the Legislature at
Albany taking grounds against the pending
free silver coinage legislation at Washington
and requesting Ncw-York'S Representatives III
Congress to use all honorable means at their
command to prevent the passage of the bill
II is not uncommon for the state Legislature
thus 10 petition the Federal Legislature. At
almost every session resolutions are introduced
relating 10 measures of large general impor-
lance which are on the files Of members OF
Congress. 1t might have been thought there
forc-since Ncw-Yorl is uncompromlsincly OPP
posed To the Erect Coinage bI-that the reNo-
luton in question would have passed without
dissenting vote. The fact was, however that
Mr. Cantor, the Democratic leader III the sen
ate. and Mr. Bush. the Democratic leader IN the
Assembly. both intcrpo>cd an objection, which
prevented it from being considered, the latter
explaining. in response to a question, that Sen
ator Hill forced him to object.
The course thus pursued by the Democratic
majority in the Legislature adds another and
a serious count 10 the crushing Indictment
which the people have framed against II. By
refusing t. pass the resolution the Democratic
senators and Assembly men iiagrantly mlSrcprc-
,cntod this great state. and afforded aid and
comfort to the froc-silVcr men at Washington.
The Buffalo Courier which on several occa-
,onS since the session began has found 1t ncccN-
,ary sharply 10 crlticisc the Legislature when
it helped To make Democratic, i sorcly DIS
pleased at the failure of the resolution and
angry AT Hills interference. " The passage
of the resolution" it writes, " would have been
Of service To the Democracy of Newly ork, but
il was throttlcd because il might be "A source
Of embarrassment To Mr.. Hill, who Is trying 10
gain Southern support on the ground that he
is frcc-Silvcr man. and that If elected Prc,i-
dent he would sign free and unlimited com
ace bill There are abundant evidences Of
dissatisfaction with this sort Of thing. II Is
high time that the Democracy OF the state
should do something in Sclf-dcfcncc'
The Democratic Legislature Of 1892 is deS-
tined long 10 be remembered for many rca-
sonS-all Of which make for lis dlSad vantage.
Men occupy seat, in the senate who were re-
pudiatcd AT the polls, and while the Assembly
has no such foul stigma resting upon II never
thclc>s it has repeatedly demonstrated that ii
takes lis orders from the gang OF thieves which
stole the seats which made the senate Demo
cratic. Just now the bosses are quaTclling
among themselves over Spoils, and the result
may be the defeat Of the Liquor bill and some
other jobs If the quarrel is made up the
worst is TO be expected, and taxpayers may
well trcmblc. As has often been remarked "A
Democratic Legislature is something which
New-Y York cannot afTord-if She desires to do
VOL hv hor oUn interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
PERSONAL.

Boulangers collection of art treasures and house
hold decorations. recently sold IN Brussels, contained
sixteen portraits OF himself!
| General Mger persuaded General sheridan. two or
three years before the atters death, To take out
$50 900 life Insurance policy. At first the hero OF
Cedar Creek and Winchester declared that he cOnd not
afford Ia pay the premiums; but General Mger the
| story goes paid them himself for three years mean
while throwing little dust In sheridan eye, by talk
ahont the value uf Little Pills" name the com
| pnny as an advertisement Accordingly after sheri
dan, dcath, his widow cot the full bene't Of the
| policy.
some Of Governor RussclS critics up in Mas>hhu
sett, thought they had caught him plngiarhnS when
they read his Fast Day proclamation II Is true that
| he copied freely from Daniel Webster. but In the
Official version he used quotation marks which some I"
| the newspapers did not reproduce
Mr. Blnines house in Augusta. Me. Is being re
painted outside and In. and the nelghbors look for
| the secretary aud his family for few wecA, stay
| there before the season opens ut Bar liarbor.
Professor DANA the famous gcoloGist resigns his
chair Yale ON account Of advancing YEAR, but he
will stu continue to deliver lectures the science in
which he has been such an expert. Ills mental
| activity IS apparently unimpalred. and his step is rs
poraIon rllics President Dwisht's ariion viii be
minemlogy at Cornell University.
Lord Duferin Is so fond OF Yachting that of his
friends are wondering how he VIII endure the probable
| privations involved In II residence In Paris When he
was Ambassador TO Rome 1t Is said. he never missed
an opportunity of getting to the Sca-bv pref
| ercncc to NaplcS-to indulge IN his fiyoritc sport.
The late General Spinola was noted, when in Con
greSs. for the bluntness with which he rebuked
one who incurred his dspeasure. 1t Is related that
at one time while he engaged IN "a controversy
with Mr.. Grcenhalge, he interrupted by Il new
member from Western state, of boyish appearance
and slender physique. who rose and asked the Gen
efal II NJ referred TO him In sarcastic hing In
tended, of course, for Grcenhalgc. Go out In the
/ tha ~. Naprl
| spnola; "you ought to know better than mix in
| fight with men,"
Mrs. Mary sheldon Barnes. wife OF Professor Earl
Barnes Of the chair OF education in the Leland stan.
ford Jr University, has been appointed assistant pro
lessor In modern history In the same institution Her
work VIII be for the present. In the history OF the
nineteenth century and In the history OF the Spanish
west IN which course the history of California will
naturally form leading part Mrs. Barnes is native
OF New York. graduate Of the Oswcgo Normal school
ana Oh tne University OF Michigan and has also studied
lec years In Europe, being year under Professor
Seclcy In the University OF Cambridge and one Year
" ureh. She was for three years professor OF history
Studies " Gepcra HlstsJ." two volumes. and Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

The effect of the Grand Jury'S Endorsement
of DR.. PaTkhurstS charges was plainly visible
in the way the saloonkeeperS conducted them
selves yesterday. They did not shut up, but
they were exceedingly cautious in the way they
carried on their business. The town was dry
only in a comparative SenSc-that is, there was
much less liquor than usual sold, and the stuff
was harder to obtain. Yet the police denied
that any special orders regarding the enforce
ment of the Excise law had been given. The
liquor dealers themselves had taken the alarm.
OF course If the police beStir themselves they
can close the saloons on Sunday. That it can
be done was proved in Mayor Hewitts time.
Why it is not done, the police and the Tammany
leaders can explain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
T1uuAyy,S. CROWylNG OUTRAGE.

The assault which Tammany Hall is making
upon the election machinery in this city consl-
tntcs the groS>cSt outrage which Ncw- 0rk has
suffered or with which it is threatened at the
hands Of the present corrupt, incompetent and
rredeemably partisan Legislature. For years
there have been four inspectors of election for
each election district in the city and they have
been equally divided between the Republican
and Democratic parties. There are manifest
Justice and fairness in this arrangement. Hon
est elections and fair count OF the votes are
of vital Importance TO every citizen. They are
the foundation Of republican institutions. To
have the votes deposited and the counting done
under the eyes OF an equal number Of repre-
scntatiycs of each party is as good and equable
"A system as can be devised. Nothing else will,
in fact, answer the purpose This system has
worked we'll in Ncw-York City. While votes
have been bought and sold with more or less
freedom. there is a general and wel-cstablishcd
belief that the results as indicated by the bal
lots put into the ballot-boxes are, OH the whole,
honestly arrived at and declared This has not
always been the case, but for a score of years
thcre has been little dishonesty in votc-counting
here.
Now, what ~ II th1l lainmany proposes
Simply to reduce the number of inspectors from
four b three, and to provide that two Of the
three shall belong to the majority pary-that is,
to Tammany Hall. 1t is only recently that Tam
many has secured a full half Ct the Democratic
inspectors. 80 long As the County Democracy
was recognized by the State Conventions of the
party and some Of the delegates admitted, so
long Tammany had to be content with the same
proportion OF the election inspectors rs it had OF
delegates to the party conventions. But having
secured half of the inspectors, its characteristic
greed has quickly come 10 the front. Now it
will not be satisfied with less than two-thirds of
them. The only reasons offered in support Of
the bill which Richard Croker is seeking to have
enacted are that the cost Of elections in New
York will be somewhat decreased thereby, and
that in case of disputes in the election boards
there will not be tie vote, as is now usually
the case. What could be Hmsicr? The de-
crease in cost at the best can be only few
thousand dollais-not enough to take into account
seriously. Under Cookers proposed system every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

Are "grOsS earnings and gross receipts"
interchangeable terms? The question is raised
in a letter from our Albany correspondent.
Some day the courts may have to answer it,.
1t would seem. prima-facie that the East River
Bridge Company has a loophole by which it
may escape paying to the cities "A percentage
upon its receipts when these reach - 900 a
day. The term gross receipts occurs in the
bill, but I" gross earnings" is the expression gen
orally employed. If they are not synonymous,
and if the ordinary expenditures are to be de-
Quoted from the gross receipts in order TO ar
rive at the earnings, il is clear that Governor
Flowers plan OF making this company pay for
its franchise will prove abortive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

the condition of the country roads, which the oau
weather has made almost impossible Tor some
weeks. but the prospect of an early spring gives
new life to business. The volume of trade, meas
ured by clearing house exchanges, is about per
cent larger than year ago, and the increase III
railroad earnings is about as large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

That extraordinary exhibition of Democratic
imbecity, misnamed the Maynard investigation,
will 60 on again at Albany this afternoon.
Just what shape it will take is not publicly
known, but honest people can comfort them
selves with the reflection that it cannot possibly
take any shape now which will not add to
the unhappiness Of the thieves Our staff cor
respondent, whose letters from the state capital
last week gave such graphic pictures of the pro-
ceedngs, furnishes an article to to-dayS 1RIB-
UNE which analyses the results OF the inquiry
thus far. Reillys admission that all the charges
formulated by the Bar Association, which are
those so long and often urged by TIE TRIBUNE,
are true. that no single fact will be disputed,
completely disposes of the idea that Maynard
even contemplates offering defence. lie and
the wicked politician in whose base service he
committed crime simply insist that their partl-
sans must stand by them, no matter how foul
their guilt is shown to be. The Democratic
partys capacity for infamy is to be fully tested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
GIVING AID AND COMFORT TO TIE ENEMY.

From The Worcester spy.
Mr.. Smallev GOES Ia say that the British Foreign
Minister counts upon the embarrassment OF the Amen
can Government by Americans. and that the freely
uttered criticisms Of political opponents Of the Pres
dent much ammunition 10 the English Minister.
There Is an idea here that might well be reflected upon
by the Mugwump papers that have recently tahcn
special pains to discrcdit every movement that tho
President has taken 10 uphold the dignity of the United
states In the Behrng sea discussion. II weight Is
given such attacks In the English Foreign Office Tho
Tribune >pontcut lirns II l. snail wonder that
lord salisbury assumed the tone lie did In treating tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
AN AWFUL SITUATION.

From The Minneapolis Tribune.
Mr.. Kyle ntimacs that the daily paper is the
giavest danger that the liberty OF this
try today The Tnird party platform says that tina
Nation Is the verge OF moral, political and ma
teria ruin When II Is understood that the daily
paper Is the greatest danger" that appears In this
vortex OF universal ruin the public will readily oomps0r
hond tho complete awfuness Of the situauan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

In a dispatch published this morning our
staff correspondent in Rhode Island lucidly com
parcs and contrasts the rival party demOnstra-
tons in Providence on Saturday. 1t is easy
to see that the advantage was with the Repub-
Leans. Mr.. Cleveland was, to be sure, strong
card, but no thinking man could fail to see that
he appeared OH the stump as an avOwed candi-
date for the Presidency, despite his recent let
ter saying that that high Office was not to be
sought by such methods. lie has thus done tho
precise thing which he unsparingly condemned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

The desperation of the Jersey City Ring is
shown by their resort to forgery in order to
iniure the able and high minded Republican
candidate for Mayor. This Is contemplate
business. Its prompt exposure cannot 1all 10
help the man it was meant to jnlurc. Resort to
such methods is sure proof of failing cause.
Another full week of hard work means the
rout of the Ring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

in David b. Hill The Republican speakers,
Governor Mckinley, cx-Speaker Reed and MI
Horr. were heard with great interest by large
and intelligent audiences. Their speeches nae
the vote winning quality in a marked degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

USEFUL At TIE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
From The Chicago Inter ocean.
\ Boston man has invented an electrical machine
10 diSper,c fog The Democrats should buy MP tho
patent. IL might help them clear up the fOgs In
which the party Is nov nourdering lookin; for light
the silver and the tari'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
IN \ MOMENT OF ENTHUSIASM.
From The indianapolis Journal.

Colonel lngcisol l. nothing II not gushing but
when he declared that the late Walt Whitman was
the most eminent citizen az this Republic think
no drew IL just lcete Bit strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

q sbedon Bornes,s STUDIES in American History s"0
volumes Mrs. Barnes is widely known oo'" ."
toacher and AS a writor on historical subjects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

The Board Of Education manifestly has common
sense on It's side in its proposal to redisrict the
city for school purposes. AT present each ward
has five trustees 10 look after It's schools Ii -
happens however, that in the Third Ward there
is not a single school, while in the Twelfth Ward.
for example there go teachers. and more
than 80, 900 pupils. The existing arrangement is
absurd and the committee which went To Albany
last week ought to have had no difficulty i'll
making that fact plain to the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
THE FREE SILVER GHOST ArFRlGHTs HIM

George Fred Williams refuses 10 be candidate TO
the Democratic National Convention. and such lurd
and all perNading gloom sits upon Chicago as has
not been known since the Doodle Aldermen struck tho
bottom Of the city treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

County Ring. they deserve to suffer in diSrepute
and in misery for the rest of their lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

One Of the most disagreeabls and lanorious
duties that United States troops have had TO per-
form in many day has been finished, according
to General Stanley, who has sent in TO the var
Department report on the campaign against
Cara on the Mexican frontier. lt has been
three months task TO dissipatc all the organized
bands which have been skrmishing along the
Rio Grandc in violation of the neutrality OF the
United States, and to ferret out the Individual
supporters who have been aiding and abettins
tie so-called revolution. There have been noc
only the harlships and dangers of lighting IN
rough frontier country. but the constant ana
Lalns,ing abuse 81 large class OF MeNicans, who
while living and profting in American territory
and enjoying the protection of our avs, give their
influence and means 20 support almost any pro-
cccdings Ia annoy this Government. Not only
have the bands of armed revolutloniSts been
scattered, but these troublesome sympathzers
living on this side OF the Rio Grandc have been
put under bonds 1t is to be hoped that both
these tasks have been thoroughly done that
the Government will nave no more annoyance
from this sort Of bushwhacking. The troops have
certainly won much credit IN their work asains,
Cara.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
1uuef 10 Advertisements.
Buslness Noiifes

Great Sale begins to-day.-Jchn Foleys oohd
Cold Fountain Pens reduced 81. Warranted superior
10 any 50 pen the market Splendid "ou zen ''oouS
Fine Optical Goods at half price. John Foley Astof
House. Established Al years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

The coming election in Jersey City Will de-
termine the welfare Of the town for five years 10
come. 1t was in the expectation that the KING
would be able TO retain its power. and with the
intention that his friend McDermott should be the
beneficiary, that Governor Albeit secured the
passage Of a law more than doubling the length oil
the Mayors term. That the Ring will put fortL
every0 effort in it's own behalf is certain. Inc
only Way 10 overthrow it is by union OF all the
forces r law and order. An excellent and worthy
candidate is opposing McDermott. lie deserves
the earnest support Of every patriotic citizen
With il he can win.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

Keeps Dress Shirts to Measure for So None
AA,to- ~ Any ,,rice and ST. broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
NOT MUCH OF 4 CIRCUS. ANYH,

NOT MUCH OF CIRCUS, ANYHOW.
From The Washington Post.
II would be unfortunate for Mr.. Cleveland II the
I'LL Democrats should cut the guy ropes of the Rhode
Island canvass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

Everybody connected with the last appearance
of Mr.. Padercwslli in this country has the best Oh
reasons for satisfaction at the result OF his pehe-
fit for the Washington Arch Fund The fuhd
was the gamer by this concert to the amount Oh
$4,000 the entire receipts going into it's treasury.
The generosity of not only the famous pianist, but
Of Mr. Stenway and of Colonel Henry iiigSnson, Is
deserving Of the warmest praise. This Is ohe
largest amount ever added to the arch fund rom
a single source, and only S6,437 is now needed to
complete the arch 1t should be borne IN NINA
that much more than the 100000 originally
intended TO be expended has been procured; the
cost of the work outrunning the first estimates
nv nearly $3.50, OOO The total received up to date
is Sl.1.56a. The management of this undertake
inc has been excellent. and the result Is certain
to be satisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04

II the Assembly succeeds in Strengthening ouo
. the tangle in which it has become lnvoiVeu' ~
cannot do a wiser thing than to pass the opceu-
way Repeal act at the opening OF 'o-nlsn'
session.