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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
CHARGES AGAINST TOUN OFEICI1L.
MOSES p. SMITH. COLLECTOR. OF SOUTH ORANGE
NJ SAID TO BE sHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS
SAY, IIE WILL EXPLAIN EVERY


Moses r. Smith las been township collector OF
south Orange y. j.. for twenty nine years lie Keeps
"A shoe store In South Orange. several years ago he
wa, Ncw.Iersey As~ehbymau. In politics he Is
a Democrat Personally h" has always stood high
I'm the community Clinton Brush. Il Republican
member Of the Township Committee. was appointed
a, the last meeting Of the committee To audit III"
collcctor', monthly statement. After some difficulty
he succeeded In getting statement from the collectors
book Of deposit In Newark. The statement showed
that the money on deposit amounted 10 thousands
less than the balance called for, the deficit. II Is
said being ahout $4,000 The news was announced
IN south Orange yesterday and caused sensation.
It was said that occtor smith had made loans Of
the money his friends, the deposits being in HIS
own name. Mr.. Brush says that the township
counts are badly mixed mp.
\ reporter for The Tribune saw Collector Smith
at south Orange last night. lie did not appear
worried. \ close personal friend acknowledged that
the collector had accommodated friends who
perfectly responsible Mr. Smith. he sad. wonld have
his ,ay, CATER others get through talking" at the
Township Committees meeting this evening, when
Mr.. Brush has made bis report to the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
4 P4RTICULARLY DARING PIChPOChEI


JOHN BREWING, A JEWELLER ROBBED OF Sooo
ON THIRD-AVE SURFACE CAR.
John Brewing jewellcr, who carries on business
at No .06 East FOurtecntDSt., was the victim yes
tcrday Of peculiarly impudent robbery once ne
was a millionaire, but lost his fortune In disastrous
buSnc,, speculation and the 46O5 that vanished yes
tprcay was serious loss TO him. Just after O'Clock
Mr. Brewing left his place Of business to call on ;.
stern & Co.. jewellers in Maiden Lane, on whose
account n maturing note had fallen due lie took
the rear seat OF n Third-aye open surface-car on
one side Of him sat smooth fced, sandy haired
Young man. and his len was darkcomprxI0ned
nlIow. The two got of at Eighhst and was
not until Mr.. Brewing reached the Postofhce that ne
thought of his pOckctboOk. 1t was gone. The shock
nearly stunned him. Then In panic he hurried to
the icwclry and there told the story cf the rob
hcry Ono OF the men employed by Stem a Co. took
him to the Oak 81. police station. There he picked
ont No. 500 rs the likeness Of the sandy yaired young
man who had robbed him. Inspector Mclaughlin
has taken up the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
4 NTNTH-ATE car DhITER BADLT HTRT.
THE CAR Run INTO AND THROWN FROM THE
TRACK ny iiIF,vfIY LADEN NAIL WAGON.

THE CAR Run INTO AND THROWN FROM THE
TRACK ny HEAVILY LADEN NAIL WAGON.
a large two-hor>c mail wagon ran into a Ninth ave
street ear at pirl Place ana Greenwich 81. at 10
y. m. YESTERDAY. and Michael sh"chy. tn car driver
was severely ana rrrhap~ fatally hurt. snc"h'.
twenfy.oighi v.ar. old. t. married. and lives Al No
iOl West F1fty tArdst. lie hi> uptown trip.
and was crossing Park Place when thc mail wagon.
driven bv Philip II. Smith. hflv year Oh. 81 NJ.
500 West Fifirlh ST.. camr rapidly down Park lla'"
ON H. way 10 the North River. The heavily laden
wagon struck the front end of ID" car. throwing
from the track and smashing si>- ani woodworh.
Shcciy saved MS horses hy quickly ~wcrVinc them To
tac irfi. bat himself struck hV tn' wagon ana
thrown violently 70 the pavement. An ambuianc"
WaS summoned. aud De- taken 10 the tAaubcr>
street io>piti, suffering from shock. comp ma
fracture Of tho left thlghbonc. fractured hani ana
a severe laccratcd scalp wound. lie va, resting
qunetN at thr hospital at late hour last neIi. hut
the surgeon IN charge unable TO say whether or
ro' his injuric, would prove fatal. Ioriuaai"ly onN
a few p1ssenscr, We're iu iho ana tI"y escaped
injury I'll. driver Of the mail wagon was locked up
IN tho Churchs police station to await The result oi
-h,ehv's injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
.yyySrRAycE CONSCIENCE FUND

Rochester July 1.-Two years ago u ~
,ho oorm.n Insurance Company's ONCE and asked
socro,,rv ~ = Atwood TO bc allowed TO SEQ the
bCohs IIc e,paln.d that he thought the company
had poid n loss unustly some years ago lie was
allowed TO inspect the books and he went n""S'
This morning he returned and asked To see 'ne DOORS
again. Having made anotlsr inspection he paid
Secretary Atwood forty 900 bills, saying 'ha' thl"
lnlt partial PAYMENT lie ndd'u ~. sH & m @
H.. S,d no, sdvc his name and the Insurance man
asked no questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
A PLEASURE PARTY ~ PERIL.

Red Bank, y. j., july (SpccaD.-A yacht loaded
with a party Of Ncw-l people sunrm"rnG at Little
silver capsizcd in the south Shrewsbury River y"a-
terday afternoon, but one was drowned. Among
the party Mr.. st John. Of Ncw-lork. ana two
his ch,ldrcn-William aged t'n. and Brs-I" aged six
The children were In dangerous positions ana were
rescued by Harry Powers Of New-YoTk, who WAS ont
sailing I'm small caboa Mr.. Powers loaded his
vessel until the water almost even with her
glInwalcs and started for shore which was reached
in safety. Those who remained "ei" taken ashore
iy "A pleasure yacht from Pleasure Bay and
naphtha launch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
COMING TO THE WEDDING.
The QUEEN AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MARRIAGE OF TIE
DUKE OF YORK AND PRINCES NAY ppACTI.
CMLY CONPLETED-THE K>ISEE's


REPRE- FNTNTIVE
London July The Queen arrived at Buck
ingham Palac" from Windsor Castle to-day. for
IN" purpose Of attending the marriage Of the
Duk" of York and Princess May. which fakes
pac" AZ |? 80 O'Clock tomorrow in the Chapel
ROYAL. ~. James, Palace The arrangcmcnts for
tl" wedding are practically completed
Tn" Duke Of York to-day made Kn-ht
NJ III" Most Ancient and Most Noble Order Of
the Thistle 10y Qucen Victoria
Dr. William II. Broadbcnt. the physician WHO
attended the Duke OF York during his attack Of
typhoid fever some time ago was also recognized
by the Queen. who created him u Blronct.
Prince Henry of Prussia, brother Of Emperor
William who will represent Nh" Emperor AZ the
wedding of the Duke oi York and the Princess
May of T"ck. arrived IN London to-dny. He WAS
mot at Victoria Station 10y members of the royal
family and dctachmcnts of troops. and WAS M
once escorted To Buckingham Palace. where hc
W N hc the guest Of the Queen during his stay
in London. Prince Henry i accompanied ~ his
wife. Princess Irene.
other dc'ss o. The wcdd ,ng see Ki,r'an Puqe,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06

with tbo,r tbroa,s cut from ear to bruised as
n rouchly handled. and bearing evidence OF having
been assaulted. The bodies were hity ieet apart
and hid f. the brush There Is no dehm'e Gle"
TO the Identity Of the brute Who committed the @ cr',nr me-
but the manner Of the WORK points |" Th, % mon 90 crc,t
excitement and large posses are In tle woous, ANU
II The cuprt IS caught there VIII DC bhcnihs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
HEGHES RELEANED FROM PRLNON.

Rochester. y. Y, July 5.-llaSter Workman Hughes
was released from the penentiary this morning at
o'clock. and Immediately left the city. 1t Is not
known where he intended to 90.
Albany. July j.-Covernor Flower this morning said
that tn report that he had commutcd the sentence
of Master Workman Hughes that 1t would expire
today true.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
BIRTHS ANNOUNCED BY ROAR OF GUNS.
TWO BABES COME TO BEDLOw's ISLAND
FAMILIE:-A DOCTOR CALLED BY
CANNON SHOT.

They hurried to the rnmparts OF Fort Worth over
al Bcflow's Island last evening. ana fred twin sd
lutte, IN honor Of two strangers who were 10 p'
ushcrrd into the world. The men fired good gen
crons salutcs TOO. and It worth the ammuhi'lon'
One Of the newcomers the child OF the clecui'
elan who keeps the light burning at the SHRINE Oh .'
Guides, OF Liberty, and the other yolngSter was u'
child ~ - nrv,tc soldier Dr. Fisher went over to
the island TO welcome tn" young disciple OF Edlsoh'
lie found that the military young'tcr was likely 10
come into the world. too, and he had two guns hr'u'
That meant that medical assistance was wanted Inc
aid did not arrive quickly as was wShen ana t"o
mor, ouna wcrc fired Then surgeon Major Hon
crossed the gulf fixed between Governors ana BED
low,s Islands and assisted DR.. Fisher in his task
The mothers and children doing well, ana there
Is rejoicing in the little colony nestled at the iet OF
the biz bronze Goddess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
4 DESPERATE DUEL BY TWO LOyELORN SWANS.

Two young Germans. Charles Rcz and Franz
Kud'f'' both living at No. 2:}1 Enst Eighty ninth
ST. h"Ve been rivals iOr thr hand Of pretty "cr
man e'fi who lives at the same place. Last h'g"'
the I'ai"ns youths decided TO fight duel. the VAN
p'lshed on" To rcl!nqush all claims to the youhb
womah' They went into the basement of the hois'
ana huucr', 1t IS said. fist struck Rciiz In inc aoe'
In return Rctz pulled out knife and Tlrngea 1t
Int" MS rivals neck. Tic wound WAS deep ana II
Is reared fatal one. The two men were takch 10
the Esl Eighty elghthst police station, wner. hein
was I"cked up. Rudcrt was removed 10 ,nc
Pespyerlan Hospital. The doctors say he may die'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
LARGEST FRIIGHT STEAMSHIP AFLO1I
THE 'OUTUw Ark. OWNED BY THE INTER
NATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY. WILL
BE READY BY OCToBIg l.

BIZ READY BY OCTOBIN !.
Philadelphia July 3 ,-pccian-Ih The new steel steam
,bip that was launched at the ship yard oi Denny
Bros. Dunlarton. scotland. Tuesday. for tl'
international Navigation COmPlnr. viii haV" TIE
largest tonnage carrying capacity Of any vessel aI"a
she 4, twin screw steamship and VIII b. pu' Oh
the linc rupuing between tbs ciiy am Liverpool
Her name. Southwark. Is after ono OF %" ola di
trcts n this city, which an Independent borough
years ago. The new vessel Will b. completed a'"A
october l. and President tirisc IA said tonight That
he expected he- t. reach Philadelphia bN october 10
The southwark is 4sj feet long. - i'"t
beam and 10 feet moulded depth. Her dl>plac"-
mcnt will be about 5000 tons. htil' more ih1n
that Of the Nw-York and fa1i,, Of the Amril' al
Line. She will carry 1000 tons II fright Her
engines will 10. Of tho latest type quadrupc 'APdn
sion, and their horse power viii b. 1000. IT."
new vessel is expected to make the passts" ii"m
Philadelphia 10 Qucc1INown IN eight Gay, Inc
Southwark Will carry hrst.cla>s plNNcngef- BAT
Will have accommodation, for 800 second class ana
200 third class. sister ship Is under conslruc-
tiO by the Denny Bros and viii b. launched III
about a month. she will De- named th" kcn-inston.
after another old district Of this city IIcr" II
now weekly service between TIL, city ana Liver
~ OIL and the Ncs,el, Will giN" 4 s"Iil-
wccfly scrVc" every other week. Ii }. IN" mt
ton OF the ctnpIny ultimately 90 build Two NOR
large vessels for this line wlIca Will give a rSniar
semi weekly scrvc" to Liverpool.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
hILLEU By 4 TELEPHONE WIRE.

Michael Muorphy, twcny-eght y"nrs old. single
a conductor on the south Orange Electric Railway
was instantly kllt at IL O'Clock last night by the
wire ol telephone. which came I'm contact with IN"
trolley Wire. lie had no friends IN this country
lie cam" to this coun' ry four years ago MuOrphy S
hands, neck and clothing burned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
DESTITrTTON ~ WESTERLY KANSAS

Toleka. Kan. July 5.-rnless the people OF West
Kansas receive aid In the future that
entire section will be practically dcpopulatcd. Yes
Icrday the county commissioners OF Wichita Lnne
Scott. Greeley and other counties met AZ LcOti and
issued call for convention at some central point,
nj which appeal + 10 be made to Governor Level
ling to Immediately call the Legislature together To
appropriate funds for provisions, feed and seed wheat
Thousands Of people Will De- forced nv" that section
unless aid Is given them AT Many have already
abandoned their claims and gone 10 Okl1homa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
.pprSr or FTGITITE CLERK

Denver cola July D. Gcore" W. Stage, 'A-ci'y '''rh
of Paincsvillc ONO. who Is alleged To have Ap-"hu'u
from that city with 10000 Of the dtyS luhu' WIS
arrested here to-day. stage took Ms arrest '"""'
and Voluntarily confessed hi, rmlrzzlcm'ht' N"ois
the things found on him were ch''N 'o' F"'''
drawn ON thc Central National Bank Of thvssiiand,
and ono drawn on the First National BJhR ol ,'s"
for Stl3 In actual cash 81 ,13j was rcco'erou'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
NOVEMEyTS OF CABINET OFFICERS.

Washington. July 5.-secretary IIoke smith. accom-
panied by members OF his family. will leave Washing
ton next saturday for tour OF the West. lie VIII
visit the Yellowstone National Park and several In
dian reservations and expects TO return to Washington
by August /.
Secretary Gresham returned to Washington from
Chicago last night, and resumed his duties as See
retary o To-Day. .
Attorney General Oney has gone to Massachusetts
to remun until Congress cOnvcncs In extra session.
Solicitor General Maxwell Is Acting Atorlcyoeneral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
SEVERE ELECTRIC STORM At WEST POINT.

West Point, y. T., July (SpccIal).-Onc Of the
seVrr"'t electrical storms experienced In thrs"
paris ratified over this place 10 day. II started
away mp In the mountains. where II met and fought Il
hattl" WIN two other storms. The echoes OF the
thunder from Storm King 10 Gro Nest sounded Ike
thou-and cannon. Rain poured down In torrents.
washing away the mountain roads In many places,
ana causing serious damage to fruit and other crops
several large trees were shattered by lightning. An
"hcr storm which II Is thought will do greater dam
age Is In progress tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
WAS THIS Az EARTIIovAKE1

Kincston. y. y July 5OLc of th" scvcres' electric
over known I'm this section passed This
place to-day II lasted for more dian an hour. and
during the time telegraph telephone and electric light
wires seemed ablazc with blush liquid famc. All
the electric lights cAlincuIeh,d
Wh"' the storm had fnsht Al about 30 O'Clock
there q sound k" mufcd explosion hons',
shook and people rushed 10 The streets. fearing the
buildings were tumhnc down. II the general
opinion that the town had been shaken by an earth
uuahc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
ALuOST cut TO PIECES BY THE TRAIN.

August Griget. thirty-two years old. employed by
the Union switch signal Company blacksmith
living at Newark was instantly killed last night
at south Elizabeth. while putting up signal. lie
accidentally stepped In front Of express train and
was almost cut to pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06

Defective sergeant Armstrong went TO Abahy
Yesterday to get papers for the exradton of Aiohzo
J. Whltcm1n whom he locked mp In tho Monmouth
County jail Tuesday. Wh!teman. who was
making book at the Mopmouth racetrach. Is ac-
cuscd Of passing worthless check for $50 on
P,rdy L. Case. insurance broker at No. loo aroad-
way, june l. The check was drawn on the
Merchants and Farmers National Bank of Danvfe,
N Y. Early In June Whicman went 10 Chicago
TO make book the races. and he returned 10
the East 3 few Gays ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
PENSIONERS DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS.

nttsburg July 5.-The second quarterly payment
N pensions for tlis district WAS begun to-day, and n
obedience to orders from the Pension Department at
Washington nearly 100 pensioners were dropped from
the rolls. This WAS In accordance with secretary
lokc smiths recent ruling. and WIN result In an
annual saving OF several thousand dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
Tie DROWEING OF Mss MARY BYRD.

Saranac Lake. y. u, July 5.-Thc particulars OF
the drowning in -. Regis Lake on the afternoon of
July 2 of Miss Mary BNrd. Of New York City. who
was camping with some friends al Paul smiths. were
received here to-day. Miss Byrd. with two oth"I
young women. went rowing the lake. The boat
was upset and Miss Byrd was thr r)wn into the water
Her compani0ns swan ashore, hut Miss Byrd was
drowned before assistance could reach her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
ruro crnyc vTRDERED ~ KENT CET

Louisville. Kv July "a dispatch to The Post'
from padncah Ky, says: Early ms m"r"I"H near
Bardwell Ky two sgls named Kay aS'" SN'''h
and twelve years. werr brutay murdered presumably
by n tramp They had left their home In Bardwoll
TO nick bI,ckberries ana were followed by an older
brother I'm about two hours lie found them both dead,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
BRTDGEPORr'S HaRBOR LINES DETERMINED UPON

Washington, July 5.-rhe Secretary Of War has
settled the bridgeport Comm harborne controversy By
approving the recommendations OF the board OF
officers detailed to examine the matter The harb0r.
master and city authorities favored the lines reported
by the board and the property owners objected to
them. The has been pending for over q year
and has been the subject OF o pumbeT VI hearings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
MANI PERSONS EXAMINE TIE TAX ROLLS

Many peopln whose attention had been attracted by
The Tribune's exposition Of the tax assessment "'h
10 Office Of clerk Of the Board OF Aldermen
yesterday to examine the rolls and what vauhtiohs
had been made upon their real and personal estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06

ST. Petersburg. July j.-An attempt was maze 10
day 10 assassinate NJ. PobIedonosIn. member o'
the Council Of the Empire and OF the >uWcH"
Tribunal. An cN Scminarst named GhiarLntoi uio'
10 stab the Minister with dagger at the Ia'cr
house at Zarspoe seo, but was ovcrpdwerco al"
placed under arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06

~ us enu OF nneen days The tax book, will be- re-
% .%urnru 10 the Tax department for revision and ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-06
WITH SWORD AND BULLET.
slyGTINARY FIGHT ~ PARIS.
r,,-prJCAN GUARDS AND POLICE CHARGE
Upon The RIOTERS.
ovr MN KILLED md MANY WorNDEn

-yr GOVERNMENT RESOLVED TO PUT DOWN
o,sogpfE WITH \ STRONG HAND-N DIS.
crACFFrL EXTREMIST DrMoNSTRA.
r,ov n TIN CHAMBER or DrPU.
THIS -NUGERs ROpN SENT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Mr.. q. ]. TGIVERN HOME FOR A va
CATION.
Be Chats About Number Of Things Promi-
nsnt in Washington
Just Now.

81. j. McGIvern, OF this city, Is home
from Washington On two weeks visit.
He reports all quiet at the Capital City.
The excitement over the repeal OF the
Sherman act is over. and although the
Western Senators may for time delay
action, tits conceded that repeal will
pass by a safe majority. He states that
Hon. J. o. PendIeton Is still receiving
congratulations over his mastery
speech and his vote on the Wilson re-
peal bill. John o. is In favor with the
administration, and as the saying is, he
has quite pull and can compare favor
ably with any member OF the House In
the mum Der Of appointments he has Sc
cured. IL was for while remarked by
the many office-seekers there that the
President and Cabinet do nothing but
give MIR. Pendleton Offices.
Billy Brlceland is holding his own,
raking In the sheckels weighing coal
and measuring wood for the War De-
partment. he now tips the beam at
near three hundred, and is often taken
by strangers for Grover Cleveland.
"Pannell" Garden walks through the
Senate chamber with ease and nils
his 81, 500 position with dignity.
Mr.. Henry Pendleton is all o. z. and
at home In his lucrative position.
Mac himself seems to fill Dominick's
old position with ease. He states that
the hardest part Of his duty is to sign
the pay rollssemi-monthly and agrees
with Col. Kemple that public office Is
a private snap. He, however, has not
given consent yet to appear before the
public as candidate for Congress, but
possibly may before the holding OF the
convention. He still believes John 0.
Pendleton deserves to be returned to
Washington, and will be without doubt
by a greater majority than ever. There
fore he thinks 1t would be better, and
will hardly oppose John, this time at
least.
The scarcity Of small notes makes 1t
necessary to work the Bureau ten hours
daily, and the output is, on an average,
325, 900 sheets, four bills to the sheet.
Each sheet is worth on an average $40,
so that our readers can have an idea OF
the amount of paper money Uncle Sam
is now turning out Of his grist mill.
Joe states the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing is q great place
to see men OF note as they all come to
see how money is made. The Infanta
and Grand Duke Alexis were there, and
notables from Asia, Africa and South
America are daily visitors. Corean
mobiles, Chinese mandarins, Hindoostan
moguls and New Zealanders were visit
ors during the past week and daily doz-
ems of foreigners, who come to visit the
Worlds Fair, visit this institution.
Washington, however, with its fine
parks, its many monuments and statues
and its historical buildings and cheap
river excursions cannot compare with
the old Nail City as q place for cheap
living and permanent residence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-07
PENSIONS.
A Plea For the Honest Old Soldiers.

A Plea For the Honest Old Soldiers.
7ons Editor ar the REGISTER:
SIR-The great majority OF the old
soldiers deserve, doubtless, any pension
they get. Every decent citizen is dis
posed to be more than just to them.
But the assumptions OF the men who
seem to be running some OF the camps
OF the G. A. r. is calculated to suggest
to every one taking note OF the resolu-
tions some times passed byi assemb-
lies In their name some things they
would otherwise never think OF.
The proceedings referred TO newt
ably suggests to every man who notes
them that the G. A. r. is organized for
pensions; or, that IL exists solely for the
benefit of a comparatively few persons,
active and INSCRIPTIONS enough to use
that organization to make themselves
personally prominent for political or
other purposes; or, hnally,
that few shrewd Republican
bosses, reckless Of the old soldiers inter-
ests, are trying to use that organization
for merely partisan purposes. The
American citizen Is reasonable and
grateful. He is always pleased to Go
decent honor to his fellow-ctizens de-
serving. No man has ever been so gen.
erous as public spirited citizen, to
acts OF generous patriotism. But 1t
Is also true no other man is so contempt
IDLE to him as the fellow who is not sat
isfied with reminding people Of his pa
triotism, but insists that ne must be
paid for t. Beyond question few, II
any, ordinary Americans would do this.
No man entitled to be- regarded as a
gentleman would go to his friend and
say: "Jim, l drew you out OF the river
years ago when you were drowning, now
want You to pay me 500 for it,"
VIII the true, good fellows who SUBJ
stantlally constituted the army OF the
United States during the rebellion, al
low themselves to be placed in this posi-
tion by any one for any purpose? Is 1t
not plain now, TO these honest old
soldiers that they are being used for a
purpose-and that purpose not pensions
for any of them? Surely they will not.
after carefully rejecting on the recent
action of some meeting reported to have
been held as G. A. r. meetings, think
they are doing q patriotic act in protect
ing bouuty-jumpers,d eserters and other
unprincipled attaches OF the great
army whose achievements will live for
ever. LEVEL.
SepteTnber 4, 1898.