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New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
MARTIN AND SHEEHAN NEXT.
SOME SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE PROMISED FOR
THE LEXow COMMITTEE SESSIONS WHICH

THE IEXOW COMMITTEE SESSloNS NHl'H
BEGIN on MONDAY.
State Senator Clarence Lexow. the chairman OF
tho committee to investigate the Police Depart
mont said yesterday that the committee had so
r,uch work ahead that 1t might not be able to fin
,sh the investigation before January l. When the
saseions are resumed Monday there are likely
~ be some highly sensational developments Sen
o,or Iexow would not give any detailed informa-
,,on IN advance but he said that Police Commits
,orsrs Martin and Sheehan and Superintendent
pyrnes probably would be witnesses before the
committee soon. No special subpoenas have been
sorved on the officials because there has been an
understanding that they will answer call by teie-
,,,e when the committee is ready 10 hear them
Mr. Gon had hoped that the committee msh'
Mold sessions without interruption during the
,,ro month of October. but Senator Lexow SAID
,,s,ordav that as most OF the members OF the com
,,,,a. .oud be Obliged to take some part III the
,o,,,cal campaign 1t was probable that there woud
ra ., no another recess about the middle OF the
,h There would be report TO the state SEN
, ON January l. he said. and II the invesusa.on m
80 NOT finished then there coud De fequeS' ~
were not .i,as of the committee extended. .
nay DO Do hurst and Mr. Con YESTERDAY decIineu W
1T ,ha a. na me of the police captain VINO Was re-
sIsd ~ nv Or Parkhurst on Inutsday ne't IT, -.
1T neetne al the De Witt Memorial cnurcn.
sne us v,, Which DR. Parkhurst had at tne
am 'h,ch he said charged the captain WIN rn
siiu a anded money for protection may ao' Se Wv
entad 10 the committee on Monday
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
LESSONS OF THE RECENT FIGHTS
CRr-rsERS BETTER THAN UNwIELDY IRON
cLAps-cAPrAIN LANG's OPINION OF
TIE CHINESE.

CLADS-cAPTAIN LANG'S OPINION OF
TIE CHINESE.
Vienna. Sept. 2s-The "Neue Freie Presse' pub
fishes an interview with Baron Won sterheck oe
rhrers,o,n the chief official OF the Austrian navy.
who has served actively as COMMANDER OF the war
ships Ferdinand Max and LISA In regard TO the
recent naval battle between the Chinese ana Japan
csc fleets the Baron says:
The great lesson OF the Yaloo engagement. as far
as can be Judged is that the cruisers were wen apie
10 hold their own against the large ana unWieIuy
ironclads This fact has opened the eyes OF tne
M val Powers and induced them 10 give greater at
tenton 10 the construction of cruisers in the future
London Sept 2s.-Captain Lang n former director
IN the Chinese Navy and supervisor OF the erection
OF many Chinese forts said in an interview to-day
I'm regard to the Chinese reverses:
The inherent conservatism and apathy concerning
everything outside OF China and the want or esprit
du corps have had their natural results; AS mat
ter OF fact the Chinese never expected 10 nave 70
fight. and their supreme contempt OF Japan IL d
predominant trait with them. Their seamen are as
brave as could be wished. but they have not the
almost everything but personal advantage, and
have always wanted TO evade driii "a ana l, remaia
IDEAS and insuf erably obstinate and concetted.
There admitted exceptions to this rule, however
conspcuously brave and capable officer whose lead
could safely be followed anywhere. cannot un-
derstand the alleged superiority OF the japanese
auick-f guns. The four vessels OF the Ching
Yuen class were admirably equipped and am not
disposed in the light OF the present Information to
give the japanese the credit they claim.
Captain Lang ascribed the defeat Of the Chinese.
II they have been defeated the fact Of their hav
ing lapscd from their high standard OF efficiency
since 1890 The only Europeans now In service in the
Chinese fleet. he said. acting In subordinate ca
pactes In conclusion, he reaffrmed his belief that
the Chinese had been the victors.
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
THE TROLLEY CARS DASHED TOGETHER.
ONE MAN AS RESULT LIES IN CRITICAL
CONDITION At a YONKERS HosPITAi-PLAT-
EnnMS AND WINDOWS SMASHED.

CONDITION At A YONKERs HoSPITAI~PiAT-
FORMS AND WINDOWS SMASHED
.John McHugh sxty-hve years old. OF NO ~
Madson-ave Yonkers Is In 81. Josephs HOS
ni,ol in critical condition. suffering from n severe
conclusion OF the brain. the result OF an accident
on the Mount Vernon line OF the electric road AT
oclock yesterday morning open car NO. 49, IN
charge OF the conductor, Ready, and the motor
man Thorpe left Yonkers for Mount Vernon. Car
No 81 in charge OF the conductor Condor. and the
motorman, Blake left the latter city at the same
hour The two cars should have passed on the
switch at the top OF Valentines Hill Thorpe made
a mistake and thought the switch at kimoa.- ave:
vas the pa ssing point. He tried TO reach II. but
met Hlaks's car on a sharp curve. quarter OF a
mile east OF Valentines Hil When the two motor
men saw each other. they were not more than
twenty-f feet apart ,,. -, -. -.
WrIiugh seeing that accident could not be
everted Jumped. and received his injury. The two
cars came together with great force shing Doth
nIatforms and sending broken glass In many direc-
tons Blake received painful. but not serious IN
n,rv 10 his foot. Thorpe was unhurt but Ready
was slightly cut by lying glass The passengers
were few the time. ana those VINO Kept their
seats were not injured.
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
THE PATHAN's OWNERS APPEAL FOR RE-
DRESS

London. Sept. 2s.-The owners Of the British
steamer Pathan. which was seized off the Island OF
Formosa by Chinese warship. have appealed to
the British Government to secure the vessels re-
lease AMI obtain compensation for her seizure. The
owners assert that they have had no news from the
officers and OF the ship since she was seized,
and fear that they have been maltreated They as
sert that they unaware that there was anything
contraband on board the ship.
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
HlNCKLEY's VISIT TO NETWORK
MAYNARps AccoMPrIcE THINKS HE KNOWS
THAT GAYNoR WILL ACCEPT HIS

NOMINATION.
James W. Hinckley. OF Poughkeepsie. the newly
elected chairman Of the Democratic State Com
mittee' made quiet little trip to this city last
night IL was rumored that Judge Gaynors friends
In Brooklyn had received word from him that ne
would positively decline the nomination for the
Court OF Appeals. and write letter that would
fairly loosen the Tammany tigers back teeth on
account OF its severity This 1t was said was what
brought Mr.. Hinckley to town. The new chairman
who' by the way won the affection of Senators Hi
ana Murphy by engineering the IStchess County
end OF the theft Of Senate in 1891 is about forty
five years DID, handsome. and weii-buct. weighing
about lso pounds. His hair and mus.ache are iron
gray: He was seen last night at the Murray Hill
Hotel by Tribune reporter. bundle OF telegrains
awaited him. and he looked them over anx,ously
III is said Mr. Hnckey that Judge Gaynor VIII
refuse TO run. ana that knowledge OF his refusal "a
what brings you TO the city?''
II think know that Gaynor will accept" said
Ar. Hinckley. The nomination was rendered him
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
FOryD GUILTY or OFFERING BRIBE.

p,,tsburg Sept. 8-Richard Armstrong an ex-
Councilman and a well-known resident OF Ale-
gheny city was found guilty In the Cr'm'nai Court
his afternoon on the charge OF Offering 'bribe OF
,aoo 80 robn Born a Councilman In Allegheny. to
,a 1or a certain engineer for the new Allegheny
~ waterworks. The jury recommended Arm
strong 10 the mercy Of the court
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
HA/ING ABOLISHED At PRINCETON.
UNANIMOUS ACTION TAKEN BY THE STUDENT
BODY REMARKS OF PRESIDENT PAT
TON AND DEAN MURRAY.

BoDY-REMARKs OF PRESIDENT PAT
TON AND DEAN MURRAY.
Princeton. ~ j.. Sept 2s (SpeciaD-The unc"r-
graduate body at a meeting held at noon
to-day in Alexander Hall resolved unanimously
that haZing should be abolished at Princeton.
The sentiment against hazing has gradually been
growing especially since the bad effects of the
practice upon the college attendance have been
seen, until Il became strong enough to Influence
the presidents of the various classes to call n
mass-niceting. President Blair or the senior
class. presided. Brown. 'g5. moved That 'haz-
ing be- abolished from Princeton college Ad-
dresses In favor II the motion We're made Dy
Captain Trenchard. Johnston. 90 and Rcyuol Is.
'97 No opposition was offered. and the motion
went through with rush. calls We're made for
Dr Patton and Dean Murray When they ap-
poarcd the chairman announced that II had been
decided TO abolish all hazing In the college.
President Patton then said. IN part:
Mr. Prcsden, and Gentlemen: think sp"nk che
sentiment % the dean and faculty when say INA,
man the one which has JUS, been made by the chair
man of this meeting think speak ,he sentiment
of th- noble lady who gavr - this building When !
saw iha, no movement could be- more IN harmony
with her ce.ires than that which has ben rcpr.-
que. opening This exemplary start thai has been
graduates due 70 The kindly admoriilon On ne
part OF tho dean u this college. who hai ,ce upon
him in my absence NE opening 81 ne '...ssr tinE
be congratulael On he action taken this LAY. Tn
meeting would not be complete unless the dean SAD
a f,w words on his own part
Tho dean said:
Gentlemen: am most happy AZ The decision YOU
have reached YoI remember that Mr. AeNanl"r
said in RS speech n the opening ~ college. that me
sentiment thai existed In Princeton Col."g" was "A
very good s.n'lncnt indeed We have had On eX-
ampa of Princci1n's sentiment this morning. mink
II ought tD make every one Riad who loves princeton
Co..ege to hear Of this decision. tell you maj ms
c,puc goes but a tiie ways unless IN" stui,hts
take hold them cure the evil c"ngra ua Z"
,nu all and every lover Of Princeton. on your do
cIsI,n today: and now will have happy. peas
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29
THE CZARS CONDITION SERIOUS.
HE SUFFERS GREAT PAIN IN BREATHING-PRo
FEssoR LEYDEN SUMMONED FROM BER-
LIN TO ATTEND HIM


HE SUFFERS GREAT PAIN IN BREATHING-PRo-
FEssoR LEYDEN SUMMONED FROM BER-
LIN TO ATTEND HIM
ST. Petersburg Sept 2s-Professor Leyden, the
eminent physician Of Berlin, has been sum-
moned from that city to spala, and will arrive
there In the early part of next week. The
doctors attending the Car fear that his journey
to the Crimea must be postponed. as they regard
his condition very serious. His breathing u
extremely painful.
London. Sept 29-The st. Petersburg corre-
spondent of THE Times" confirms the report
that the Cars condition is considered extremely
serious and that DR.. Leyden, OF Berlin, has been
summoned to his bedside.
POINCARE MAY SUCCEED DUPUY.
PARIS NEWSPAPERS SAY THAT THE PREMIER
WILL. RESIGN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY
Paris. Sept 2s-Both la Patrie' and the Co.
carde announce that Premier Dupuy is to resign al
most Immediately. and that he Will be succeeded by
NJ. Raymond Poincare.
Although the above report comes from papers
which are not too friendly to NJ puppy, and they
may predict the future according to what they wish
may happen the news Is not devoid OF probability.
The French Premier has been sufferer from gas
trts for the last two months and he was compelled
to 20 to the South OF France, at the foot OF the
Eastern Pyrenees to obtain rest and breathe the In
vizorat,ng air OF the mountains. He confined 70
his bed for many days at L'Ie-sur-Tet shear the
famous peak of the Canigou, and a report Of ha
death was spread In Paris for whole gay -
was professor. then a Deputy. Minister. Speaker
q the House. and an p%s minister m sompeon With
Caslmlr. Perier but secured only small numoer q
votes. II his health compes him to resign tne pont
New-York tribune., 1894-09-29

present employer. Six years ago he started
place for himself at Carlisle and Greenwich sts.
He was proprietor Of that place when he sought
TO be Alderman After his futile attempt 10 ue-
feat Flynn he lost his place and returned 10
work for Petit
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-09-22

Ssv- Needles Of al ihs leading sew-
W ing .saschinss always on hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06
Shaking of ZaIl.

There is more truth than poetry in
the criticism that in giving Defaultsr
Zsll only four years for stealing $93.,
900 while many poor thieves get the
same sentence for stealing loaf OF
bread justice committed another OF
her proverbial blunders The circum
stances in Iell's case, so far as we have
been able to learn the N through pub
lished testimony, were such as to in
vite rather more than ordinary sever
ity. He was paid an ample salary. He
was, we believe, happily married. He
enjoyed the esteem Of many friends,
stood we'll in club circles and had a
promising future. That he should not
be content with this, but should In the
first place want to get rich without
work, through the gambling processes
of race tracks and Wall street, and
next should lose faith in his home and
seek for real happiness in the CONNER
cial atmosphere OF = gauiy fast set
would seem, in most eyes, to be q poor
recommendation to judicial clemsncy.
If he we're starving, the theft OF a
beggarly crust might appeal to merci
full instincts. inasmuch as the deco
would be in obedience to an irresiSti bic
natural law. But the spectacle of hi
downfall in the midst of comfort aut
affluence, of his gradual weakening
under the ssductions which q strong
man would have spurned as beneath
him. and finally of his complete plunge
into social infamy. crime and flight
presents no such palliatiug cireum-
stance 1t inspires pity only be-
cause it is so typical. 1t induces tc
charity only because in 1t we see re
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06
Double Standard in Morals.

1t is an encouraging fact in connec-
tion with the scandal now uppermost
in American thought that there is
no disposition to shield the man at the
expense OF the woman. Perhaps this
is due to the extraordinary dspravity
Of the mans course, judged in the leni-
snt light even of his own admissions.
Perhaps 1t is due to his mature years
and to the disparity existing between
him and his companion in guilty
Perhaps IL he had been younger and
more ardent; perhaps If there had
been in his narration Of the crime a
single element of poetry. obivalry or
romance. public opinion would have
been inclined to extenuste his fault
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

A FACETIoUs Luzerne county con.
temporary fears that James Adelbert
Stranahan's position on the temperance
question would Iinterfere with his use
fulnsss as Democratic state chairman.
Mr.. Stranahan, it is true, is a prohibi-
ZIONIST. that being prevailing tend
ency in Mercer But in politics. al
least, he also possesses the saving char
acteristic of being able to wink his
other eye at the exact moment when
that feat does the greatest good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06
SCRANTON. APRIL 6, 1894.

II THE Lehigh Valley Railroad com
pany officials will kindly indicate when
1t has supplied its wants, there are a
few million other patient Americans
who are waiting for their turn at Part
ner Bisseil's pie counter.
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SONG.
-
There IL u wondrous story
That | Would sing Ia thna

There IL wondrous story
That would sing TO thee,
a song Of golden glory,
Loves faith and constancy
The winter day is ended,
But in the sky above
4 thousand lights arc blended,
The thousand thoughts Of love,
Bright thoughts Of love
The western skies are golden
As some great wheaton Gheaf,
But brighter far that olden
Sweet tale of loves belief.
The sunsets die and vanish
With each departing day,
But years serve not to Danish
The love that lives Glway,
And this is my cong.
-Flavel Scott Mines in Godey's Lady Book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

and to re.admit him TO its favor. as 1t
has pardoned other offenders before
him.
Nevertheless, the fact that nothing
of this palliation has shielded Colonel
Breckinridgs from condemnation to
which there is nowhere respectable
dissent is Of itself hopeful augury.
1t may be too much TO expect that
within the lifetime of this generation
il at all. the often inconsistent and il
logical thing which we call 'socisty';
that is to say. the subtle circle OF nc
tivites which is dominated exclusively
by the feminine instinct; will advance
to a stage of progress whore it will &C
cept, as applying to men. the same re-
entless code of morals which it applies,
often with refined cruelty that is ex'
Quisite, TO womankind. But in the
larger tribunal which we call public
opinion, in the forum where the judg'
ments rendered are made Of the aggre'
gate common sense of both sexes aud
all classes and conditions, no truth is
clearer than that the former easy con-
donation of male license has given way
TO stricter and fairsr accounting. We
saw this instanced in the downfall OF
Sir Charles Dixie and PaIneil. We see
it exemplitied today in the utter repu-
diation by all honest men of the arch
hypocrite. Breckenridge. And we may,
If we look closely, view the same law
outcropping in u thousand minor III
rections all indicating the existence OF
sliding scale Of masculine morality
whose natural changes are in the direc-
tion Of stricter standards.
If, therefore, the existence Of dou-
bic standard of morality be an injus-
tice. it should, in fairness to civiliza'
ton, be said that this anomalous dis
parity is creation and protege of it's
very victims, and not monument to
the deliberate tyranny OF man. Wo-
men have always been the greatest sut-
ferers from it; yet women have always
accepted it as just, and have. in sheer
perversity. defended it against pro-
posed reforms. Whenever women wish
to see this unequal arrangement re-
placed by a single code. applicable
alike to either sex, they have only to
begin the crusade and il will quickly
enough achieve permanent victory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06
a BOUT
L A Art and Artists.

In review Of pictures shown at a
New York art exhibition recently
given in tho Sun, the name OF J. w.
Raught is mentioned among the artists
whose works are worthy OF more than
passing notice 1t will be seen by the
above that the productions Of Mr..
Raught, q native of this city. are
recognized by the highest metropolitan
authorities upon what constitutes
artistic merit. This calls to mind
peculiar circumstance Illustrating the
vagaries of Scranton picture buyers
During the holidays Mr., RauGht. who
had passed the summer near Fleetville,
making studies of the delightful
scenery in that locality, exhibited
his paintings at Stewards gal
lery. the collection embraced
the very pictures that have
been 30 much admired at the New
York and Boston art exhibitions. The
canyasses were revelation as COM
pared with the usual collections that
have been shown in Scranton. Yet. it
is understood, not u sale was made.
Mr. Raught had scarcely removed his
pictures from the gallery in this city
when lively-tongued stranger. from
no one knows where. occurred space in
the place where he unpacked lot of
''dreams" of doubtful origin, whose
chief attraction seemed to be the gilt
frames in which they rested. By the
usual clap-trap methods the paintings
brought here by the dealer were all sold
in less than month.
sSlas Kind, the talented sketch art
ist who returned to this city some
time ago. contemplates the establish
ment of an engraving plant for the pro.
duction Of zinc etchings and hall tone
plates.
Scranton contains many art con
noissenrs and numerous artists Of more
than ordinary ability, but the people
who buy pictures appear to be intiu-
enced in every instance by the elo-
quence of the exhibitor rather than
hy the merits of picture. Colonel
Fuirman, in reference to whose abii.
ties there have been many contro-
versies, undoubtedly has produced
most excellent specimens. especially in
sky effects, But 1t is probable that in
the majority of instances the sales
made in this city were effected almost
solely by the Colonsls business tact
and persistence.
Mrs Agnes Booth, exponent of the
Prsng Art System in the public schools,
is an instructor Of great ability, ana
her labors are aiding IN iterially in
creating tasts for and appreciation OF
art among the rising generation.
Scrantouians, however. are still seek
ing for light in art circles, and the
Electric city ia the home Of many en-
thusiastic artists, both amateur and
professional, who are doing much to-
ward creating additional taste Tor the
beautiful among our people. Pfomi-
nent among the number may be men.
toned Miss Hester A, Wortbing,>n,
whose studio Is situated In the Coal
Exchange, aud who is one OF the most
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

THE POLITICAL liar is beginning to
make himself felt again in Psnnsylva-
mia politics. if we may credit as his
work even one e.half of that which yio-
lates all probability. One specimen in
point is before us in the form of an al
legged interview with Congrsssman-at-
large Mcdowell. in which the genial
Sharon major is quoted as threatening
all kinds of dire things in case 1.-THE old
man. referring to Senator Quay.
doesn't soon pull Huff out Of the
field" We know, of course. that Major
Mcdowell never said such thing first,
because he is gentleman and, secondly,
because he is old enough to understand
that Senator Quay'G pulling Dowera
this year will follow the bent of the
popular inclination. Mr. Huff is in the
field fairly and squarsly, and if the peo-
pie prefer him to Major Mcdowell
they will doubtless fiud il no inconyeni-
enes to say 50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

1T is A pleasing symptom of the gen
eral interest in fish propagation aroused
by Pennsylvania anglers that the de-
mSnd for trout fry far exceeds the
available supply. Yet while we permit
numbering companies to despoil our
forests and polluts our forest streams
it is a pitiful waste OF energy and fry
to try to keep the trout streams
si ockad
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

IN A SINGLE stretch of woodland
north of Westport, Pa, one Williams
port numbering firm lost last week 3D.
100000 feet of logs, owing to forest
fires The firm estimates the market
value of these logs at $4,000, which,
of course, does not take into account
the damage to standing timber caused
by the same fire, or the destructiveness
Of that blaze with reference to growing
shrubs and sprouts. We have never
been able to get = satisfactory approx =
imation Of the fatal yearly loss to
Pennsylvania from forest fires; but the
amount must be enormous. In our
community we know it is serious pre-
sent loss, without calculating at all the
tremendous sacrifice which we are en-
failing upon the future. Recent
showers have fortunately quenched
thsse fires for time; but until we be-
gin TO do our duty toward the disap.
pearing forests in business like man
ner, occasional rains will afford sorry
guaranty for posterlty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

Mira Harriet Clay Penman, the well
known writer, is an artist of much
ability Her work in china decoration
is exquisite and is greatly admired by
connoisseure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

Among the most talented of Scran-
tons young lady artists may be men
tened Miss Grace Norton. whose still
life studies in oil have attracted atten
tion wherever shown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-06

THE PHILADELPHIA Evening Star ism t
as thick as a mill stone nor as big as
barn door, yet it has passed its twenty
seventh birthday and still has a crust
of bread. One of the reasons for this,
perhaps, is that it hasn't sacrificed
quality TO quantity, hasn't despaired Of
making merit win and hasn't believed
itself to be under any necessity of mut-
fling its mouth and putting felt on it's
tongue whenever it wanted TO say any.
thing. After all, the people do like
grit.