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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Mr.. PEARY's expeditions to Greenland
have been the occasion Of a remarkable amount
OF Arctic literature, but, rs yet, the man who
made all this writing possible has himself con-
tributed nothing In book form to the total. The
explorer has told his story in writing only
through the columns OF THE SUN and in his
concise report on his first expedition. published
in the Bulletin of the American graphical
Society. Three books, however. have been
written by members OF one or another of the
PEARY expeditions. Ono OF them is a story Of
personal experience, simply and charmingly
told by Mrs. PEARY, and another Is a valuable
contribution TO the Arctic problem by Prof.
ANGELO HEILPRIN. The attempt was made to
give 10 another volume the appearance of an
official account of PEARYs work. Very graphic
pictures OF Arctic scenes and life are found In
the series of articles Just printed by Mr.. II. L.
BRIDGNAs Of the Brooklyn Standard linton,
and We doubt II any earlier writer has given so
clear and vivid an idea OF the bald and desolate
shores of Ellesmere Land and Jones Sound.
But nobody will tell Mr.. PEARy's
story except himself His first book has not yet
seen the light simply besspSs no has for several
years been doing two or three mems work. and
could do more. When he arrived home In
September, 1902. he had only nine months In
which to raise funds and make preparations
for his next expedition. For six months he
appeared nearly every week day, and often twice
dav, on the lecture platform. He asked no man
for a dollar. but In nine months he earned over
$4,000. fitted out his expedition. and sailed
north again. In addition TO this remarkable
achievement, three-fourths of the work on his
book had been completed. and, though he had
some thought OF leaving the work in competent
hands, he finally decided to defer its publication
until his return. When he comes home In 1908
and publishes the detailed results of years of
labor. his volumes, like the unfinished manu-
script he took north. will be found TO be full OF
minute information concerning the natives
among whom he has lived. the various Arctic
phenomena he has studied. and his discoveries
on that northern verge of the earth where his
footprints have been among the foremost.
1t has not been necessary. however, for PEARY
to write book to secure the fullest recognition
from geographers and explorers. CLEMENTS
MARKHAM. the Unknown English authority on
Arctic matters, recently referred, in an address,
to the American as his ideal of an Arctic ex-
plorer. Prof. CORA, the distinguished Italian
geographer has Just written able and COM
prehensive summary of PEARY's work. which he
regards as a contribution of the highest value to
our knowledge of north Greenland. He suggests
that the long channel which PEARY discovered
on the north coast. and which is believed to form
named Peary Channel. The modest explorer
would never dream OF attaching his name TO any
of his discoveries, but there Is no doubt that
Prof CoRA's happy suggestion will be readily
adopted by geographers and map makers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
ST. NICHOLIS BANK Dividends.
Receiver Grant Ask. for Peru,ission to Peg
10 Per Cent. More TO Creditors.

Hugh j. Grant, as receiver of the st. Nicholas
Bank, moved through his counsel. John NJ
Bowers yesterday. before Justice Barrett of the
Supreme Court, for permission to pay the cred
itors additional dividend OF 20 per cent The
creditors have already got 80 per cent. Of their
claims. The liabilities OF the bank are about
S2,40O,OO0. Mr. Grant has about 5000, 900 on
hand subject to division among the creditors.
Justice Barrett said that 1t would have been
better II the bank had had permanent receiver
appointed who could have advertised for claims
and wound up the business of the bank As 1t
is. the work has been largely done by the tempo
rary receiver. 1t was explained that the bank
officers and others interested in its welfare had
united in their desire that the corporation
should not be dissolved and its charter forfeited
80 long as there was a chance of saving IL.
Justice Barrett said he did not want the
creditors to have to wait for their money, and,
while reserying decision on the motion. init
mated that he would probably grant 1t.
Mr.. Grant, in applying last April for permits
sion to pay a dividend OF 20 per cent, he having
previously paid 40 per cent. said TO the Court
that a permanent receiver should be appointed.
rs he was taking chances in paying money out
advertise for claims as personal receiver
might. He was permitted TO pay the 20 per
cent. at the time. but no action was taken on his
suggestion Of permanent receivership. The
temporary receiver is usually made permanent
receiver.
A representative Of the Attorney GENERAL said
yesterday that Il appeared that the liabilities
tion would soon be taken to wind up the affairs
the hank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

lf Japan should lie able to reduce Port
Arthur, she would make a very substantial
gain. besides securing the moral effect of cap
turing place so well known and important.
Situated at the mouth of the Gulf OF Pechili,
with Wei-liai-Wei as u like outpost and station
on the opposite shore, IL has a clear strategic
value, and its natural advantages have been
supplemented by dry dock well as by a tidal
basin for the reception of vessels Its uses to
China have been made apparent by the repair
ing and reftting there of some of the vessels
engaged in the battle of the mouth of the Yslu.
Its defences seward seem to be very fair. as
guns and mortars are advantaReously mounted
and submarine mines laid. But Japan is threat
ening IL on the land side, where It is perhaps
weaker, while doubtless her feet would also CO.
operate in any attempt to reduce 1t.
The town itself Is of little or no consequence;
but the capture Of the garrison would be some
thing, and, above all. the effect of robbing China
of so strong naval station In the north and
giving it to Japan is obvious. Besides, Port
Arthur has long been looked upon with appre-
citation by European eyes. Japan's capture Of
II might allow her a voice as to its future dis
position, although, II is true. her ambition seems
now to content itself with the very modest terms
OF entire independence for Corea and war in
demnity from China.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
An Abuse.

The ambiguity and indefiniteness of the
law which permits such arrests as that of
Mr.. WALLET, a French art dealer, on a war
rant issued on the demand of ANTHONY
CoMsToCK is, perhaps, its most Objectionable
feature. WALLET exhibits pictures on the
Sixth avenue near Twenty sixth street The
pictures, he alleges, are copies of Luxem-
bourg paintings. They bear, however, a
nearer and closer resemblance to the
living pictures exhibited in several thea
tres. The line between the Objectionable
pictures and others is not easily drawn /;
but, whatever the facts, determination
should be arrived ut only after judicial
inquiry. In the present condition Of
the law, ANTHONY CoMsTOCK, a private
individual, is virtually armed with an Off
cial commission as censor. On Thursday he
obtained from Judge at Jefferson Market
Court, ex parte, a warrant not only for the
arrest Of WALLET and his assistant, LozIER,
but also for the summary seizure before
trial of twenty-eight pictures. This is a
serious power to intrust, without any as
surance Of responsibility, to private citizen.
1t throws open the doors to gross abuses and
the possibility of such grave scandals as
have been revealed by some OF the testi-
mony before the LExOw investigating com
mittee. There Is no better reason why such
power of arrest and seizure should be given
ANTHONY CoMsToCK than to any other resi-
dent of New York, or why discrimination
should be used against one alleged objection
able exhibit to the advantage of others.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

spring told of its being a fading fishing
ground, came up to the front during the past
summer months in all its old-time glory.
The men Of the Monument had glo-
rious sport there with large weakfish all
through July, August, and September. In
Princes Bay weaknsh were scarce, but
bluefish for short time were plenty;
and during the early months Of the season
fishing was very good IN the Great Kills.
In fact, with the exception of Princes Bay,
the reports from most Of the old fishing
grounds within easy reach Of the city showed
an improvement, giving expectation Of bet
ter things to come
Now let our friends, the fishermen, on
bidding farewell to the summer, warm them
selves with high hopes for next season,
place their trust in deep boats, and keep
their tackle dry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
Van Buren, Would Have Walked, If
Necessary.

MARTIN VAN buren,, a New York Demo-
crat, who was also President of the United
States, is credited with the expression,
would rather walk ten miles to see man on
political mission, than write him letter"
That was the sage and shrewd comment
of distinguished American statesman on
al theme of greater Importance during the
days of post chaises than In this era of cleo
tricity, railroads, and telephones. But it
was notable thing about this honored and
illustrious New York Democrat in the
White House, that whenever the principles
or interests Of the Democratic party were
at stake or in peril he walked the necessary
ten miles. Distance was never used as q
pretext for his failure to write.
The distance, as the bird flies, from New
York TO Buzzard's Bay is 1876 miles, and
communication between the two points
b intact. A written missive of any sort,
letter, manifesto, or proclamation, could be
sent from Buzzards Bay to New York city
by an all-water route. A trusted mariner
could bring TO the Barge Office in this town
such a communication without crossing
land anywhere
The railroad facilities between Buzzard's
Bay and New York are excellent The
roadbeds of the New England companies
are generally in good condition, and fast
mail trains run continuously between
Providence and New York. WILSON SHAN
NON BIssELL is Postmaster General of the
United States, and letter from Mr..
CLEVELAND TO Mr.. TEACHER would, no
doubt, be expedited by special delivery il
containing tidings of encouragement and
words of cheer for the Democrats of New
York. At some additional expense, it might
be registered.
Nor is this all. The telegraph connections
between the Bay State and the Empire
State are as good As any telegraph connec-
tions in the country. There is no mistake
about that A resident Of Plymouth coun-
y, Massachusetts,, having the necessary
cash for a prepaid message, or having, by
reason Of his Official position, access to a
deadhead privilege, could have his views
transmitted over the wires Of the Western
Union and tbs message repeated, all within
oAs hour and thirty minutes BY the clock
AEAiPs the distance from Boston 10 New
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
pnorIsroxAn Esr1MArEs.
Ths Department orCharitiss Gets Afiiiion
Less thaH n Asked For.

The Board Of Estimates took up yesterday the
provisional estimates for 1898 Of the Depart
ment Of Charities and Correction. Everything
moved along smoothly until the item relating to
district prisons was reached. Two additional
matrons ut $3.50 each and three keepers atS800
each were asked for.
~ move that the item he stricken out" said
the Mayor.
Il object" said Commissioner simmons. I'VE
are being criticised all the time for not doing
our work properly. aud we cannot do II properly
unless we have the necessary help
cant help II; the item will have 10 CO." re-
sponded the Mayor, and he drew his pencil
through the Item
II want To say right here" said Dr. simmons
that whoever strikes 1t out Will have To take
Mayor iiirpy brought his fist down on the
'Hnie. any Sain IN very eihpnatic tome ~
change my mind Furthermore, ! want to
declare that the commissioners have never used
this money according To law. The law says
there shall he two departments. not one. and
YOU Commissioners have violated II right along
The law never contemplated single depart
ment"
81 say we are ohey ing TIE law" shouted DIR.
The Mayor rptorted that they were not.
The department asked for Sl,30T DOL. Last
year IT got S?.2l5.d75. The total amount finally
$50 less than was asked for. The Board referred
the matter Of new buildings TO the Legislature.
-. ne IDOhlu III was lhhtu up
The total amount allowed was s4,5a3!01,Tf;
AN increase of S2Sg,OT3.lO. The Board
asked for SJl07 .300.l6. an increase of
SjJ3, 225.So. The chief source of increase
was in the salaries OF teachers. due to
heading S3,4SS, 1924 was asked. an Increase of
S2O3 4B3.I5 over the present year. In the whole
item cut Of but sio,OOO was made, An in;
crease of $4,000 was allowed in the sal aries OF
teachers and Janitors OF evening schools. The
nautical school wanted sai 900 and got sso,9oo'
providing for the connection OF the schools with
the NIp- lnrIIL a II sApl.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Our correspondent Brooklyn" is DESTROYS
that we shall keep urging the Brooklynites
TO unite with the metropolis. We have done n
good deal OF that sort of thing, and we shall
await the Judgment Of Brooklyn next month,
unconsumed with anxiety over II. The Brook
lynites seem TO be getting out of their stupor.
They are free to unite with the metropolitan
municipality, and to procure the privileges
which would accrue TO them from that union
But they can stay out by themselves as sub
urb II they want to- Upon no account would
we try to force them 10 come to us. We shall
welcome them II they rush into our arms for
the purpose OF sharing our fortune, but not
otherwise. They had better stir their stumps,
II they can, during the next seventeen days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
Close OF the Fishing Season.

The fishing season is now practically ended,
although a few bass are still running. But
the warm weather is over; the seas are high
the winds are treacherous; the spray is cold,
and the enthusiasm of the anglers Is chilled
The winter is coming. Boats are hauled out
and put under cover, and tackle is shelved
The weather was unusually beautiful and
favorable for boating excursions throughout
the greater portion Of the season. Squalls
were few and storms were absent; and
yet, after all, perhaps in no summer dur
ing the past twenty years were there
so many sad boating accidents in the
waters of New York and New Jersey A
change in the model of our small boats
seems necessary. The "skimming dish " is
still the fsvorits. 1t requires the hand
ling OF an expert; otherwise it is an ex-
tremely dangerous toy Unfortunately,
everybody cannot be an expert at the tiller,
and consequently it is best for the amateur
to secure a rather deep draught and able
little craft. Such a type OF boat may not
always be quite 50 fast as the "skimming
dish, /" but she will be comfortable and safe,
for the simple reason that her ballast fast
eaed or fitted well down below, will enable
her to wrestls with a sea OF a squAll.
Without wishing for a moment TO hurt the
feelings of the conservatives in lines or to
advocate the extreme and expensive cutter
type, we throw out this suggestion to boat
men and 10 boatbuilders. They can take It
for what il is worth.
The famous old ROmer, as II it were
spurEsd toactiYity by Tue sun. which last
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

There was another remarkable display of
religious liberalism at the celebration OF the
Jubilee OF Father MALONE in Brooklyn. Among
the speakers OF the occasion were a rabbi. a
CongregationAlist minister, Catholic Arch
bishop, and number of laymen. including
Field Marshal MURAr HALsTEAD. who is aid
10 be OF a religious turn OF mind when not writ
ing for his paDsr, and belongs 10 the Ohio type
of Professionalism. There were several rabbis,
and good lot OF both Protestant and Catholic
clergymen at the celebration.
Surely, in our day, religious liberalism Is in
the saddle, and rides mankind. or . great part OF
mankind. We SEQ Christians preaching in synA-
gogues and Jews preaching In churches, and not
long ago HindOo from India preached Hindoo-
ism in a church Of this city.
1t was truly pleasant TO see men OF all forms of
faith join In paying honor TO the venerable
priest, Father SYLVESTER MALONE He Il =
good man, and has msrited all the praise which
was given 70 him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
nm w. rss zach for HI..

William swtsAsr one OF the veterans present At tho
Grand Army encampment In Pittsburgh, In .
Colorado town without money but with great thirst
He vas siziAs up . saloon OUTFIT from corner sssk
when WestsFner invited him 20 take a drink
"Eo." replasd BIN deliberately, Il win not drink
to-day"
"wonE you. Mr. Boiled shirt p replied the cowboy
I'VE shall see" Then he turned 20 the bartender
Put tsa whsksy glasses along the bar In : Now
nh 'sn up"
Whsa they hlled he drew pistol and cooked IL
-DriAk down the line" he commanded.
Bill slowly drained each glasA- When the last WAA
down, - placed Il the counter set the ten glasses
In line. and turned TO the cowboy.
"Ro~, mister" said he, III you have 'em nlled
again ia drink my way back"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Albany. Oct I9.-0ov Flower returned from
New York this morning and resumed work at
his desk In tbs Executive Chamber. An early
caller was ex-stats Engineer and Surveyor
schenek, who received from the Governor an
appointment as chief Of engineers on his stan.
lhe post u an honorary one. but calls for The
services OF = civil sasineer, and CARRIES with II
lhe RANK q brtEsdisr-tieneral. The appoint
hent Is made 10 MI Q vacancy caused by the
resignation last winter OF Prof Palmer G. Rick
Gus Gus. OF Troy Shich vas alleged at the time,
srew OUT 81 inc dl1sEsoees between the Gov
ing the conduct Of he Shea murder triai
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Prom GasasslAs. cAloaSo, Ocf. 70.
The Park COmmlazloasEs q the CITY Of Ssvz Yorh
need TIE services q azsselzss Landscape gardener
anu nave insitsd hsss ssssloRAl gsntlsusn 20 ssad
IN 'hslr testimonials - thsy hs ComissloasFs)
can select nAA 70 sall sAsaa. suehs demand Is an
insult 70 noble pEofszzaa ~ IL shows the eali0rs
OF the poiitlciAns II tAs - e the PARA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
Back UH Sc aator Hill.

To TIE EDroR OF The sUs-Sir: glad 10
the suggestion OF your correspondent D. o. W. IN
this mornings sUs 20 start popular subscription
the Democratic campaign in the State. Permit me
herewith to Enclose 81 for that object. We have
called senator Hin 10 night the enemy so now lee
u back him up and give cheerfuliy for legitimate
expenses. II SEQ that this subscription Is taken up
by our people you will hear from again.
BRookLIs, Oct. 16. 1894. JK.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

WAsHIsoToS. O. I0-Ths Empssor of
Japan has pssssatsa - opt. C. N. Jaa4ass, U.
. NJ retired, AsaAz q the third class. for
past 90 ofeeFs e - 1zzness nav While VAT
Ing this country. IL 1sAal was received Al
TO Lieut. w. H. Jacques e New York last night
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Pros - A~4zzAaS0gis JogrAaL
Doat yoa AAa - - drinking habit sEO~s On
Soe 4@<sa ssasas1e.8 laszsElsAtsE.
Lord Ao.s sAass1azls isaszsrsa r. Iushsazsk -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

io~,, yrv--Tbe city and Suburban News Bureau
or the prrfrD PRkss and NEW lonE AssoclhTrD Pass,
IL o. N 70 Ann street. All Information aud
6otums-1e for public Instantly disseminated 70
IL, pre-fNf che whole country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

u sv~ ft~ds phs favor ,vtfh ranuscvfpts Jor
s-sHcafts- -sA 10 have rejected articles refurred
eAsp u,us Z, oil cases .snd stamps for that pprpOss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Don't allow Yourself 20 tribe With cold, and 80 en-
courage the dsyelop11snt o. acme latent PULMONARY
And bTonehAl disezaa. skleh often ellds fatally You
had better Cure your couan cold 81 promptly re-
sorting 70 Or. ID. 1aTasb Expectorant, 0id-sals
Fsaasdy toE ~ eOasA4. laAs and threat ansosaoas-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Ffoas de MiAsssa polls Times.
4 forty pound baby has been born down In GeOrE Ia
Prom the IHdiassapOll SsAfiAsL
belt In OF The big FIGURING mills at Minneapolis
contains 400 hideA IL u 200 feet long and weighs
ever : ton
FfOHs tAs Bosf0a GLObs
Thsy say Mr.. Cleveland will leave Che Gray GEbIss
weighing SIS poundA
FfOzs ths Lsl5isiOa EUssfag Journal
There = Carbon farmer whose trousers measure
~ inches aroond The waist and al tnches down the
les.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20

Likes rks szA's AFsaslss.
FfOa tAs kOEJol Laa4@aaTk
ons OF he most sAd lAtslgsag literary critics
< ths daI : IL sgz1 49, EsElsssEs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-23
THE MONU1IENT.
The Column to be of North Carolina Gran

Tho Column 20 b. of North Carolina Gran
ito. 5e Feet iu Haight-Cost s5O.0oO
The memorial column will be OF North
Carolina granite from the Mt Airy quar-
ries. and the base from the Greystone
quarries in Warren county The monh-
ment will be y feet l inch in height
The shaft will be 2S feet in height and
Of one solid block. The base Is % feet
square and at each corner will be a
bronze lamp, II feet in height, with triple
globes. The die OF the monument Will
b. II feet square.
on two OF its faces. respectively, will
be- the seal of North Carolina and the
seal of the Confederacy These will be Of
bronze and in bold relief, and will be &
feet I'm diameter.
At the base Of the die and on opposite
sides will be life-size statues Of an in
fantryman and a cavalryman. The shaft
will likewise be surmounted by q life
size statue of an infantry soldier in cam
paign dress resting upon his rifle.
The contract has been awarded TO col
onel NJ MuldOon. Of Louisville Ky. The
monument complete Will cost So. .O0O The
bronze work will be done in Munich, and
the statues will be made from casts of
figures of real Confederate soldiers. now
in possession Of the Monumental Assocla-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-23
COLONEL y. VI. TATE.
A Voluntary Tribute from all the People
Of the STATE tO the Heroic Dead


State Treasurer Samuel Mcdowell Tate
was the next speaker and said we
meet here to-day TO lay the cornerstone
OF a monument 10 the memory OF North
Carolina's Confederate soldiers. and ! am
directed by the Ladies' Monument Asso-
citation. who have this work in charge, 10
emphasize the fact tho this is a volun-
tarv tribute from all our people 10 the
heroic dead; nor is there one preferred
ohove another for no single name appears
mon n The general and the private
soldier all alike. died for us and left
a heritage more precious than gold and
s,lver more enduring than brass or
ora',n,nerishable honor. They need no
stately nyramid 10 perpetuate their fame,
hut Iet this grand column be accounted
also ss a memorial Of the devotion OF our
nohle women and a proof of their worthi-
ness Of those whom they loved
..N-orth Carolina. so conservative so
modest was often spoken OF as a STRIP
~ ,oaS he,ween two States by our de-
San1ars 'a and those who did not know the
nn,n l'.,' ard IN truth. our more volatile
poGg pot1hbors, ala not expect great deeds
80 me We had been pretty evenly d.
,,,aad an old Federal politics. and stran-
gsrs ssrsN even vel doubted the States action; but