Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-25
WAYSiDE TALK.

great deal of the common talk
these days naturally drifts towards DO
litical discussion as to the results of the
November elections. In New York
state things are getting nightly mixed
up for the Democracy Hill is up and
doing, but the odds are so heavily
against him that there can be nothing
in store for him but an Overwhelming
defeat. New York does not want a
Democratic governor this year and does
not intend to have one. In New York
city Tammany is sure of a death blow.
The Worlds cartoon of Saturday last
shows the veil of the wigwam upon
which is Nathan Strans' portrait rent
assunder, and the boss tiger, Hugh J.
Grant, iu the foreground with the lesser
tigers dancing III the rear of the tent.
This explains the situation. The busi-
ness man Straus has refused to run as
Tammany's candidate for mayor, upon
hearing that he would be sacrificed
that Hill, if possible, might be saved.
1t is now a stand up fight between the
combination Of all parties and sects who
want a good city government and the
Tammany ring which has enriched it
self from the spoils of war. The ex-
posures made by the LeXOw committee
still continue to be of the most startling
and sensational nature, and altogether
New York city is furnishing most in
structive lesson for the public at this
time. 1t is well worth the attention of
thoughtful persons in all parts of the
country.
The three Republican giants, ex-
President Harrison, Governor McKin-
ley and Representative Thomas B.
Reed, are doing great campaign work
this fall. Governor Mckinley is carry
ing political warfare into the south,
which by the way will not long be
classed as the "so.id south" 1t will be
interesting to follow this rather remark
able trio, one of which will doubtless te
would like to see the eX-president back
in the White House, and it would not
be surprising if he was returned. He
has always commanded the respect of
the country aud would probably be the
strongest candidate that the Republi-
cans could place in nomination. Hill
will undoubtedly endeavor to secure
the nomination of the Democratic
party. The comparison between these
men would be quite in keeping with the
parties. 1t is early to even think of
these questions but we fancy there will
be some little attention given the sub
.ject after election in November.
The reception accorded to General
William Booth, founder Of the Salvation
Army, in New York shows in what re-
spect the great leader of the unique or
ganization is held. The week has been
one of rejoicing in the Salvation Army
and the commander-in-chief has re-
ceived such attention by the public as
is seldom given to anyone. The growth
of the army and its intelligent work
has won for the organization rec
ogniZed place among other christian
workers. Quite different is the feeling
toward their methods, than when first
we heard the drum beats long time
ago in small New England city. Now
we know of young women of most eX-
cellent social standing leaving society,
and on three nights a week doing res
cue work until O'Clock in the morn
ing. These workers never receive in
jury or insult in their mission. 1t is
especially restful in this time of politi-
cal strife in New York to read of the
great peace jubilee of the Salvation
Army. William Booth deserves the
attention he is receiving.