New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-12

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more dis ant Northwestern States this particr-
lar visitation was not quite severe. and at
White River, IN Ontario. north Of Lake Superior
where 30 degrees was reported on December 90,
the record yesterday morning was only A. degrees.
However, IL was about chilly weather as there
is any pressing necessity for; and il there should
prove TO be any great popular discomfort. there
are yet a few weeks in which old Borcas may
pacify the grumblers.
brooklyn has the peculiar distinction of being
the only city in the Union whose Mayor has
narrowly escaped Indictment by a Grand jury
and requires special legislation TO exempt him from
civil suits grounded upon official neglect.
New-Jersey must be- proud Of its legislature
The most influential member Of the lower hous.,
is William j. Thompson. a professional gambler
and aw-breaker, professional promoter of cruelty
TO animals, the proprietor OF the Infamous hippo
dromc at Gloucester. where the laws of New
Jersey have been dcdcd daily for years This
Thompson, in the exact language OF the New
Jersey statutes is keeper of disordcrly house
He has been indicted repeatedly. but has escaped
punishment by means OF his powerful Democratic
pull" This INHALED criminal has put the
starter at his contemplate carcature Of "A race
track in the Speakers chair Of the Ncw-,Iersey
Assembly Can the degradation of the State pos
sibly go farther
Tic members Of the State Board Of Health arc
reported Ia be preparing TO urge upon the Legis-
ature the setting aside Of an emergency fund 10
be used in the cholera should menace the State
at any time in the future 1t will be remembered
that last fall when the cholera was at our gates
the Chamber OF Commerce set foot measures
to raise Il fund of 1000, &c be- placed at the
disposal of the public authorities if IN emergency
should arise This was regarded at the time
as wise and prudent thing TO do. 1t will be
the part of wisdom for the State 10 prepare be-
times for an emergency that is easily possible the
coming summer
Fading, still fading is the song that Leon
Albeit can sing regarding his chances for the
Scnatorship. They are growing small by degrees
and unheautifully less 1t is now said that his
name will not even be presented TO the Demo
cratic caucus lie has been repudated unmis-
takaby By his party, despite all his efforts to
win favor; even his shameless action in behalf
of the balot-boX suffers awaited him nothing.
The doom Of Albeit, if not of Abbettism, has been
sealed.
The City Club will discuss Mayor Gilroy's re-
cent appointments ut an adjourned mcctin, in
evening. A full attcGdancs of the member, IS
especially desired.
Here comes the politicians opportunity. Mr.
Plunkitt has introduced a bill in the Senate pro-
viding for the admission 10 the bar without en-
animation of any person who has served seven
years in the legislature When this bill be-
comes II law all that a man will have to do 70
become u legal luminary will be to open liquor
shop, make himself popular with the boys and
the leaders" and get sent 10 the Assembly. This
will be oyer so much easier than studying Laws
and passing an examination, and man can
manage to pay his own expenses meanwhile.
Then when all is ready, lie take his place. un-
hampercL by learning or legal traditions at the
Couderts and Roots. Perhaps, even, he could get
admitted to the Bar association.
II the temperature is low, the air is dry and
bracing and the weather healthful and invigorat-
ing New-lork is having an old-time winter and
is enjoying it heartily. A dry atmosphere at zero
is more tolerable than the continuous humidity
which has prevailed during recent winters.
The choice OF a United States Senator by Presi-
Dental Electors may be rather unusual, but what
does II little constitutional irregularity amount
to among friends?
Patrick J. Gleason, who means by fair measures
or foul ones 10 hold on TO the Office to which an
other man was elected BY the people Of Long
Island City last November, has the idea that he
can do little buldozing outside Of the city on
which he has done 50 much to bring disgrace; but