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The King VI mortal Fountain.

ALBANY. Sept 2a-The King memorial
fountain. erected in Washington Park at an
expense OF over 100000. was unveiled this
afternoon during a rain storm and presented
to the city. Gen. Horace Porter OF New York
delivering the presentation Grafton. A poem
was also read By Mr.. William ID. Morange OF
Albany. The fountain is interesting from the
fact that it is believed to be the first time when
the subject OF Moses at the rick rock In i,oIeb was
J. Massey Rhind OF New York. who received
the com mission after competitive models had
been submitted. has placed a bronze Moses
upon the summit OF a pile OF rocks. taken
from tho storm King Mountain. At the four
senting -four periods in age hildhood. youth.
maturity. old age. The fountain was erected
under the supervision OF Mr.. J. Howard King
to the memory Of his father Rufus II. King.
from u. legacy left for the purpose by Col.
Henry l. King. another son. who died some
fourteen yenrs ago.
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Tho Grand Jury and the Coroncrs.

Some alleged abuses in the Coroners'
Office have lately been under investigation
by the Grand Jury of this county; and 1t Is
announced that as a result OF the inquiry
that body has come to the conclusion that
"the Board OF Coroners should be abol-
ished, and that the duties OF the Coroners
should be transferred by the Legislature
to the police surgeons or physicians under
the control OF the Board of Health"
The primary business OF Grand Jury.
as defined by law in this State. is to inquire
into crimes committed or triable in the coun-
ty In which the Grand Jury sits. 1t has no
legislative functions. even OF an advisory
character. II there are public evils growing
out Of the existing provisions Of law relat-
ing to the Office Of Coroner. it Is entirely
proper for the Grand Jury to call atten-
tlon to these evils by presentment on
the subject. to the end that the Legislature
may adopt such measures as it deems ad-
Visable to reform any defects In the exist
ing system: but the members OF the Grand
Jury possess no special qualifications which
could enable that body to speak with au-
thority as to the particular way. in which
reform should be effected. There Is alto
gether too great tendency in these days
for grand juries to step outside their own
province and to undertake the care and
control Of all things under the sun.
As to this matter OF the Coroners there is
D little difficulty about effecting any i'm
mediate change in the law. The Coroners
are constitutional officers. The office OF
Coroner In this State cannot be abolished
without amending the Constitution; and
this Is matter about which the people. as
we'll as the Legislature. have something to
say. The subject is one which may we'll come
before the Constitutional Convention OF
next year. There is good deal to be said
In favor Of assigning portion Of the duties
now performed by Coroners to qualified
medical examiners. A change OF this kind
was made in Massachusetts, not many years
ago. and has. we believe. given general
satisfaction in that Commonwealth.
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it. II his $4,000 was not paid back to him.
Instead Of Mr.. CLEvEbAND's rendering the
equivalent. they proposed to return the
money consideration themselves.
This Is what gives 80 dark color to the
matter. Mr. GLIDER, rs Mr.. CLEvELAND's
nearest and most confidential friend. the
man who is closest to his innermost
thoughts, was the man who treated the
purchase and sale OF the Office as an actual
fact. Previously the transaction had been
merely rumored. Mr.. GILDER's course
gave 1t the color OF fact. and thus has made
necessary a full explanation OF the whole
business as q duty to Mr.. CLEVELAND.
Meantime where is Mr.. VAN ALIEN left.
with his positive denial OF having exacted
any such return for his $4,000? 1t Is u
mysterious affair throughout. but 1t has
not been brought to the light by Mr..
CLEvEIAND's political or personal enemies.
1t has come out and been made serious by
the solicitude OF his nearest and dearest
personal friend for his personal and politi-
cal reputation. or course Mr.. GLIDER would
not have interfered IL he had not been con-
vinced that the interference was necessary;
and II 1t was necessary, how can Mr.. VAN
ALIEN tIuthfully deny that the contract was
made If 1t was not made, why should Mr.
GLIDER. q comparatively poor man. have
felt himself compelled to pay $1,000 toward
a fund to buy Off Mr.. VAN ALIEN for the
benefit OF the reputation Of Mr.. CLEvE-
LAND. and,out Of loyalty to him?
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The life-size bronze statue Of ALEXANDER
HAMILTON that is to be unveiled on Wedn es-
day next in front OF the Hamilton Club Of
Brooklyn. cannot be spoken Of as an artistic
masterpiece. though 1t mas cost 81 5000. It
has been praised as lifelike. and we can read
lily believe that the costume is historically cor
rect in the main. even II the breeches be liable
to criticism. But the attitude 10 affected. We
do not like the left foot forward. or tho poso OF
the head. which is thrown too far backward. or
the expression of the face. or the bearing OF
the arms. or the curve Of the right hand, or the
crumpled manuscript in the left hand It is
true that. while HAMILTON was man of intel
lect. he was stilted in his manners, and not
free from affectation. Only sculptor of emi-
nent genius could make a statue Of him that
would be at once true to the life ana very
great in the soul
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DREARY AT THE FAIR.
Jack Frost Nips Some OF the Fiowers-Prln
cess Teresa There Iucoxuito.

Jack Frost Nips Some OF the Fiowers-Prln.
cess Teresa There Iucoxnito.
CHICAGO. Sept 29.-The continued cold
weather Is beginning to have its effect upon
the daily attendance at the Fair. The number
OF people who enter the grounds during the
day is increasing. but the night crowd is falling
off, The early crowd to- day was bigger than
that of yesterday. At S o'clock drizzling rain
set In and interiered with the evenings pleas
ure. Up to to-day tho walls at the park were
plastered with advertising signs and placards.
although their. use was forbidden. Before
daybreak somebody made trip through the
grounds and tore them down by the gross.
Princess Teresa. daughter OF the King Re-
Weeks vi sit to to the Fair. although one S OF
the most famous women Of Europe. her pres
ence in Chicago was known by only half a
the presence OF q maid. and neglected no pre-
caution to keep her identity unknown; She
and took e9pious notes OF much, that she saw.
Princess Teresa has acquired considerable
Us ang Il %em s%a
has many peculiarites. chief among which is
an Unsuitable desire for travel. She has been
all over the world and invariably travels as an
DEPARTMENT OF Horticulture. The acres OF
lighted visitors are rapidly, disappearing. an
to waste: Chief Thorpe today made a tour Of
dresry. The y. 900 " rose bushes. Covering an
rose garden are dead. The Injury that is most
regretted Is in the Gamma beds, east Of Hort.
world. and extend from the bridge opposite
Festival Hall almost to the Womans building.
sates to the reiisiois parIis lent tbs evening
in the New York STATE building.
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Let the Mugwumps Allay Their Fears

Some apprehension appears to be felt by
the Mugwumps lest they may not be well
coined with cordlality when they appear In
Saratoga to participate in the proceedings
OF the Democratic State Convention. 1T
is well known" AYERS the Times. THAT the
hotels and boarding houses that will remain
open will barely supply accommodations
for the regular number OF delegates. with
out allowing for contestants" 1.-The
problem to be considered Is this: In the
event of serious split in the Convention.
what accommodations will the contestin
delegates manage to obtain 2"
The fear which besets the Mugwumps is
that as the spacious hotels and boarding
houses in Saratoga close for the season
before Oct. 8, and the regular Democracy
have engaged rooms in advance, these
foolish and belated ones may be COM
PEELED to encamp in the open air in Con-
Rress Park near the medlcina! springs II
they do not take this chance. they cannot
wrest the control Of tho Democracy from
Its present leaders; II they do take the
chance they may catch cold. and that will
BIO the end OF them and of their portentous
movement to renovate our politics.
The alternative Is serious and the Times
discerns in the complication the sinister
shadow Of DAVID BENNETT HILL. 1.-The
purpose OF the machine leaders in calling
the State Convention at Saratoga after tho
season has ended and all tho big hotels are
closed. is gradually beginning to be under
stood throughout tho State" our contem-
porary declares. This fell purpose is to de-
Drive MuGwump contestants OF q roof 10
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From me Hjar and - ~ GrsrG,
Our esteemed Mugwump contemporary. the Strm.
zc'ug. does not like Senator David B mn Comment.
ing on brief editorial which appeared in the last
issue OF this journal stating that lin the idol OF
the Democratic masses. and as candidate for the
hiahe4t honor1 within the gift OF the people would
sweep the country. it'ays:
"AS candidate Tor the highest honors Mr.. IIil was
not specially successful last year at Chicago since
that time he has grown. to he surc-Uut downward"
Do not deceive yourself lie has grown IN the love
and affection OF the Democratic and all loyera
OF personal liberty. Hills stronger to-day than he
was last year for reasons well known TO the S,,p,
Zsimg Ills strength Will bs surprise In many when
the time comes 10 Teveaiit. Tor the present INNS
friends are lying low. but they are not Idle Tho
propaganda Is going on satisfactorily. Watt and Won
will sec when tho time arrives for unmAskiug the
batteries
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JESSE P0MEROY TRYING TO DIG OUT.
When Questioned as to Where H. Obtained
Tools He Snid. "Oh. Tn nC. TeIILnE."

When Questioned as to Where Hs Obtained
Tools He Said, "Oh. That's Telling"
BOSTON. Sept. 2a.-Some days ago It was dis
covered by an officer OF the State prison that
Jesse Pomeroy. the boy murderer OF twenty
years ago. who is serving a life sentence in
solitary. had been digging out the mortar in
which the stones OF his cell were laid. and
search OF his quarters revealed. hidden away
IN crevces between the stones. an iron bar
weighing two pounds or more. u rasp. a piece
Of steel wire. and small piece OF tempered
steel When, asked where he got the articles
Ppmeroy said:
Oh. that's telling. They have been here
long timo. and II you had come before Won
might have had them. They are not much
good as they are. 1t won't do you any good to
question me. l won't tell you. so that is ali
there Is about 1t. There is one thing will te!.
you. however, and that is, could have had
pickaye IL had wanted it."
Not long ago it was discovered that Pomeroy
had string which he let out OF the window 10
the prison yard. whore some fellow convict at
work Alta hed pieces Of iron and steel. which
Pomeroy drew into his cell. This source Of
supply was stopped and the articles seized.
but how he got his new acquisitions has not yet
been discovered. At the time OF his trial he
was widely known as the boy with the white
eve"
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revenue only IL. II he did know. he
would know that the remission OF duties en-
failing loss OF revenue and infiictipR
greater burden OF taxation upon the COM
munitv for the benefit OF q favored few or n
special locality. is even worse piece OF
protectionism than the levying Ok duties for
the benefit OF the favored few. The protec-
tive duty. il not prohibtive. at least pro-
duces revenue: the free list runs contrary
to the whole purpose OF the constitutional
tariff. Mr.. O'NE1n would introduce in1us-
tice, inequality. want OF uniformity. favorit-
ism into the tariff: and then he would call
a tariff containing these vicious lees OF pro-
tectionism the common peoples tarlh. es IL
the unrepentant robbers OF Massachusetts,
were the people!
The people have decided that tho robbers
OF the majority shall be scourged out OF the
temple OF the Constitution. but not for the
purpose OF giving them another roost there
by means OF free list. We believe that
the platform OF the State Convention
speaks the true sentiments Of the Demo-
Gratis OF Massachusetts. Massac husetts. In
the words OF GEORGE ALLEN. "spurns all
bribes" The Democracy will not make
terms with the despoilers or sell the constt-
tutional tariff for n mess OF pottage in
protected pail. AS Mr.. RUSSELL says. she
rose superior to greed and selfishness.'
She can and will do so again. 1t Is unfor-
tunate that Democratic Representative
from Massachusetts, should be so tainted
with the selfishness OF protectionism. or so
ignorant of the true doctrine OF the consti-
tutional tariff. as to wish 10 renew under
another form tho iniquities which the peo-
pie have voted to destroy.
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MIR. CBkTEIAND,s DEFENDERs
Are Weak IN the Van Aien Scandal, Owi.g
60 Ills Many bad Foreign AppoInt nirnt..

from he Eeeaiao Post.
| Those who. on tho Presidents behalf. take
| comfort In the fact that Mr.. Van Allen Is n per-
son who would I'LL tho italian mission credta-
bly, II appointed, In spite OF his large contribu-
ton to the campaign fund. would be better OF
II q regard for fitness had marked the other
selections for the other diplomatic and consul
lar places But We cannot say that this is the
case.
We have no good reason for believing that
Mr.. Van Allen would have been selected for
Rome evon II he had not given $4,000. The
quality OF the diplomatic appointments thus
far has not been higher on the average, than
under previous Administrations. Care has
pos Eo with a0a a
others have been flung to tho spoilsmen: with
the old time honored Disregard OF tho national
Mr. Quincy has been allowed a debauch
among the Consulships. which would have
to Boston with wet towel round his head.
He has sent out to 10 * after our trade In the
nttermost ends OF the earth the usual quota OF
broken down men and ignorant editors. who
will. Of course. H. partly through the 1iscredit
OF them. the Democrats should lose the next
posts. and many OF them havo to beat" their
way homo to our further Disgrace
For one OF the shocking features OF our sys
TEN Is that these poor creatures very often.
after being "decapitated." are left penniless at
their posts, and have literally to beg their way
buttons from the American residents and
American legations In the capitals on their
way. This treatment Is good enough for most
OF them personally. but Il Is not good enough
for the servants OF great. civilized. rich Gov
eminent like ours.
We are sending our new cruisers abroad in
order to raise the national reputation In tho
eyes OF foreigners. to show how ingenious.
skilful. and powerful we are and this the
sight Of such ships in the new navy Is we'll cal
culated to do. But for the one foreigner who
secs an American ship like the Chicago. and Is
deepise us BY their knowledge OF the ignorant
and often disreputable officials who represent
US on shore.
II the result Of the present system could be
brought home to the American people gen
orally, as 1t Is to the few thousands who visit
Europe every year. we do not believe any Ad
ministration would hereafter dare to maintain
the present use OF the Diplomatic service to re-
ward home" workers." Bad as 1t is to have
such people In any service. It is little short OF
treason to tho Govern ment to make them our
means OF intercourse with foreign nations.
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n GIFT TO ST PA1RICK'S.
The League OF tho Sacred Heart Sends
Handsome Silver OstensorIur,.

The League OF tho Sacred Heart Sends .
Handsome Silver OstensOrIur,.
The priests Of St Patrick's Cathedral expect
to receive by the steamship La Bretagne. due
tomorrow. a notable addition to their sacred
plate. 1t is m ostensorium-the vessel in
which the consecrated host Is presented for
the alteration OF tho people-and its stand. 1t
is the gift OF the League Of the Sacred Heart
connected with the cathedral. and was made
at Lyons. France. The cost has been SO, 900,
exclusive Of the jewels with which it is orna-
and is about five feet in height 1t is expected
to be the finest piece OF work OF its kind in this
country. The base consists Of four animal
figures. symbolic OF vanquished evil. The
shaft is ornamented with enameled daisies
and a niche contains a group representing the
Nativity. Above the glory. or the eight rays Of
the ostensorium. rises tho cross. which IL in
crusted with Jewels. Precious stones are used
The whole piece weighs 10.5OO grammes Dr. q
little more than twenty eight pounds troy.
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MORTALITY I'm THE STATE
1I,osT Deaths During August. or 1850
Lcse than In July.

ALBANY, Sept 2a.-The bulletin OF tho State
Board OF Health for the month OF August shows
that the 1907 deaths during that month
represent an estimated death rate Of 81. 20 for
the ontire State: for $50 cities. villages and
populous towns having 4.7S5. 900 population.
It is % 10. and for the rural portion OF tho
State 1910. The average daily mortality for
the month was 358. which Is nearly that for
this month In the two years preceding. It has
fallen from a daily rate in July OF 1893. which
is customary. There were 1880 fewer deaths
reported than In July. A greater diminution
than this occurred In the maritime district.
but there has been an increased mortality In
the Mohawk Valley and In the western dis.
tricts. This variation has been chiefly In di-
ahg aeatss s NEW YofE and Hca nS
elsewhere 1t has uniformly Increased over July
in the cities and country alike.
are typhoid fever and whooping cough. there
e eses IN the mams d FSe cason
ary increase IN the mo u,y NY from typhoid
SSt the om betS m
August Is loss than It was last year: in cities
and villages there were 10 deaths per 1Ioo'4oD
deaths. Is distributed in ali parts Of, the stats
than In any month OF the year but is more
prevalent than year ago. In JamestoSn It
has been eblu6mlC. anu THO bOutneTn tier dis
trct Is the only one that shows an increase in
mortality from this cause. The mortality from
measles (44) Ia much less than II wasa yenr
ago: It Ia limited almost entirely to New York
city. Deaths from all local diseases are fewer
than in July.
The rainfall which since May has been de-
fcient. was excessive during August, being
above the average by 2S5 inches: the dew
point and humidity were higher than In July
The temperature has not varied from tho nor
NAL average Of TO-. which is 10 over than in
July: the ranges were greater in all parts OF
the State The prevailing wind was solltherlY
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Vnu Allen in the sennte.

WASHINGTON. Sept 29.-Mr. Cleveland Is as
stubborn for Van Aliens confirmation as he Is
for the repeal Of the purchase clause In the
Sherman law. At the present moment. accord
ing to Appearances. Van Aliens fate Is doubtful.
Apparently the supporters Of Van Allen in the
Senate will be confined to a certain limited
number Of Democrats. who will act from a con-
viction that they should stand by Mr.. Cleve-
land do what he will. Nothing could induce
the body OF Republican Senators to vote for
Van Aliens confirmation: and enough Demo-
Gratis will 60 with them to render corflrma alton
exceedingly difflcult
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To Rehulse Coy. Flower.

The Trades and Labor Conference for the
Relief of the Unemployed are preparing to
make Gov. Flower shake in his Shoes mass
meeting has been called by the conference to
take place at Union square next Saturday
evening. Among other things the call says:
pioyed rs well a. unemployed. will turn out on
masse ana as q unit issue q rousinG protest
against tho action Of the state and city au-
the wishes Of organized labor for tho EN- ploy-
ment OF tho thousands OF idle and starving
general usefulness"
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PLAY or Paw.

This question Of a Chicago interviewer
and this answer OF WILLIAM BOYD ALLISON,
Senator in Congress from Iowa. are full Of
the rare meat Of instruction to those dila-
tory Democrats who want to postpone the
advent Of the constitutional tariff:
whats the outlook nationally for RepublcAnsm
in 1907
splendid Beruuse t< Dernocras hare Nothing
n, tariff importers have ceased to bring in goods ana
manufacturers have closed down their places because
they cannot market their producta The Republicans
will elect tho next President"
Mr.. ALLIsoNs prediction is not justified
by the existing facts. but it shows that the
Republicans hope everything from a dispo
sition to inaction on the part OF the Demo-
Gratis. The Republicans hope to be able to
say to the country: THE Democrats were
elected to change the tariff. and they have
not changed 1t. They proposed to substi-
tute tariff for revenue only for the Nc
set their houses in order for tho change.
but it was not made. The Democrats are
afraid to carry out their own principles.
We ask to be restored to power. II the
Government Is to be conducted according
to Republican principles. it should be con-
Quoted by Republicans"
This would be fair statement Of the case
IL the Democrats should neglect to assert
Democratic principles. and should either
delay tariff legislation unduly. or enact
tariff legislation based upon the tainted
principles OF the eliminating atrocity OF
class legislation. They must play or pay!
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What tho Democratic Party Has Done for
Women.

To TUE EproR OF TIKI sUN!Si': During the past re W
years the Democratic party has done much for the n.
Reimbursement Of the women OF this State In 1890 tho
Democrats nominated women for the office OF County
Commissioner In several districts in central New York
and elected some OF them. In 1902 Democratic
Legislature passed a bill giving women the right TO
vote for County Commissioners. and n Democratic
Governor signed IL. Several laws OF importance n
women were enacted last winter. notably the act
making mother and father joint guardians OF their
children. and the act empowering n married WON an o
make VIII without the consent of her husband.
But the most important legislation IN the interests OF
women 10 embodied III the constitut GOnye
electors voted in favor OF holding Convention 90 re.
yso the Constitution. The Hon David r. iI then GOV
ernor Of the state IN his message the Legislature
January 1887 called attention to the duty enactIuR
advised that women should he that nody
~ 1872 the present Executive. the Hon Roswell +
Flower made a similar recommendation IN his annual
message. In accordance with these sugzest III
yides that women may he elected as delegates to
That Dolly. The Convention to revise th- Const.
tuition Is the most important deberatIve Assem-.
bly, that can convene IN tins state. and 10
declare women eligible to seats therein to nay the
highest compliment to their abilities while IL Is Also
an act or eminent justice since all classes OF cit
stitution under which all must 1--we some the West.
ern papers and speakers. notably IN Kansas Iny,
recently declared that the Democratic marry was
opposed to tho emancipation OF woman. Such state
bar to election 10 tho Constitutional Convention IN.
Democratic party has extended to tho women OF New
YORK recognition that has never Been given 10 the
women Of any other state II Only remains 10 crown
tho work by the nomination OF some women as dele.
gates at the approaching state Convention.
An ANEglCAS WOMAN.