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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THE COMMUNION CHALICE.

To The Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I am loath 10 appear in the discussion which
for some days your paper has permitted several
writer's TO enter into through its columns. Nor
would | do so but for the ssion of one impor-
tant fact As T. the possible danger which turks
about the communion cup in these days of bac-
Pathological knowedg there can be but one opinio"
among medical men But this Is no place to enter
into that question in view Of what am about u
say Th. Church secures for her children "A proper
safeguard against the possible danger OF Infection
by proviIlng the priest with a soft linen napkin
called "A purincator This Is thrown over the cele-
brant's left arm and after each COMMUNICATE takes
the chace from his lips the priest wipes carefully
the edge thereof thus removing any chance 81 con-
tagion | was astonshed that Bishop Coke In his
article did not mention this The fact Is, priests 40
no. use IL as uniformly they ought TO DO They are
careless and neg.ectfu In this matter. In our niue
church i'm South Florida II Is always used as II
should be- everywhere The warden and vestry OF
every parish should insist on It's use. ana phySi'ihhS
, speclally should demand It, The priests VINO neg
lect It's use after being requested to do SO are I'M
worthy OF their offices H. IA -
Sewanee. Tenn. Aug. -. 1894
THE example Of Florida we think. Is not iol-
lowed In the North TO any great extent. The use
Of the napkin Is not common In the New-iork
diocese. or in Western New-York. the Jurisdic-
ton Of Bishop Coxe.-Ed)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

Palmer tires $50; third prize search Hight lamp, E-
First heat: Frederick Royce Tourist oyee scn nn
heat: II y Martin. Asbury Park. frst; L. Cubheriy'
Long Branch second: time q sec thru heat ~
Hawthorne orange Athletic Club first r. ShattO'
New-Jersey Athletic Club. second time. % sec
Final heat: II. Il. Martin AsburS Park. hrst; Monte
Scott Crescent Wheelmen. second: time. ~ '" sec.
Five-mile open. Glass -: first prize Imperial bi,
cycle $780, second prize heh-grade bicycie' thiii
nrlze two sets Perrys racing chains; fourth prize.
s,,ndries-John s. johnson. Syracuse. nrst' r.; }.
Titus Riverside Wheemen second; L. a. taIlahhh'
Bufralo third: A. B. Goehler. Buffalo. fourth; time
u min. q 3-5
Five-Inile Metropolitan District Championship,
omen 10 riders living within radius OF hity miles
~ "The American Wheclmen' office. New YORK
CITY: prize championship cup presented by The
American Wheelman which goes TO the cluD rep
resented by the winner: the cup must be won three
times not necessarily consecutively, before bec3T-
ing the property Of club. first individual prize
gold medal second prize. silver medal; third brZc
bronze medal Monte Scott, PAINTED. first; r r.
Dom K C. W. second: g. Il. cobb, Jr.. Harlem
Wh,elmen third: time. In miles mile, 229.
second 457; third IN 90; fourth s0l 80; hfih Ell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

late as August II last. His time twelve
minutes and fifteen seconds
The track record was made by Ray Macdonald.
II was a half mile from flying start, and his
time was minute and three-fifths of second
The best previous record on the Asbury Park
track for this distance one minute and two
and two-fifths seconds which was held by George
C Smith. of the New-York Athletic Club
About 5000 people witnessed the racing to-day
and they saw Of the best exhibitions that
have taken place on any track in many day.
To avoid the 'lOafng' tactics which the riders
INDUCED in yesterday a time limit was put on
ali the important contests which insured good
speed or the race did not count. Only one heat
was counted mo race" account of the time
limit. That was in the first run Of the two
thirds mile for Glass L men. John II. johnson
won the first heat. thus getting a place IN the
final but when il had t. b. run again he dld not
come 10 the scratch. so tht spectators We're as
appointed in not seeing him meet Harry Tyler IN
the finish Johnson evidently holding MINI
self in reserve for the fvemile open race ana was
unwilling 10 go extra trial heat besides the
final before the important contest came OIL
B All three trial heats in the twO-rnile handicap,
for Glass men. were beautiful contests. w. r.
,Sims W. c. Roome and T. Shafto came over the
line in the order named in the first heat. with
front wheels overlapping each other. George
C. Smith the New-York Athletic Club flyer also
got place in the final OF this race. and with MN
were the three men last mentioned besides J. H.
Harrison F. A. Bofinger. Ray Damson, j. NJ
Baldwin and c. \. Church The spectators were
expectant as the bell rang TO- the hnal ana
hoped to SEE a fine contest between Sims. smith
and BOnnger. Smltn ulO not CcAHe W
,however and one disappointment was scored;
There were loud calls for Smith. but ne had
left the track II a beautiful contest De-
tween Sims Bofnge" and Roome. the former
winning by few inches.
The two-thirds- mile open. Class Il, narrower
down 10 a race between A X. i'arnett G. NJ
Murphy. f. C. Bald. II. c. Tyler L. A. Callahan
and A. ID. Kennedy. Tyler won by the thickness
OF tire Bald crowding him holly.
| The spectators were sadly disappointed be-
cause only one tandem team came TO the scratch.
and the race was declared off. There is an ele-
rnent Of the spectacular about tandem race,
which ordinary contests do not contain. and the
people In the grandstand plainly showed their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
WHEAT YIELD or THE DIKOTiS.

Fargo y D.. Aug. 3l-COncerninS the North IA
tot, wheat Weld. sworn official returns from htty
TOWNS in cass County show decrease In acreage
~ about 10 per cent and in many OF the counties
cro,t.r In a few Instances there is large YIELD
from T. to 80 bushels but In most cases II Is 10 10
4; in many 10 TO- and in SOM an entire iallute.
Tba host iIIges estimate failure or about . per
cent In six Red River Valley counties. while IN the
western half Of the state there Is Jess thah one
,h,rJ ~ n crop The best judges in the State place
he whole Weld Of the state not above 2ocooWD
bushels or about II bushels an acre. IL IS mucn
better than expected early in the season. ana much
better than the last year in the Red River valley
countles but not in the state as whoie. inc
ondtttons prevailing in South Dakota, giving them
an unusually short yield. prevail IN North Dakota
also except in the eastern part OF the state III the
Missouri Valley the failure Is almost complete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

in character. such stocks. bonds and money to
the extent OF average OF over ~ per cent Alto
gether the tax duplicate Of Cincinnati Is sl9O.G0vv
and this year Notwithstanding the depression IN
business. the duplicate is as large as last year ana
the tax levy promises he diminished rather than
increased The position Of member on the Board
OF Supervisors Is not lucrative one; the com
pensaton is small but the position 4. held 10 be
honorable one and is filed by well-known citizens
who devote portion of their time ana all the time
needed. to the work.
As general result. the municipal government OF
Cincinnati while not perfect in all its parts. Is
great improvement on any system that has pre-
coded it, and 1t may truthfully be said That IN the
police. fire and water works. or any other depart
ment that comes under the control OF the Board ~
Supervisors or Police Commissioners there Is no
corruption. To this the problem or municipal
government. so far Cincinnati IL concerned Is
very largely solved. go =, =,
your people while actually great In population and
NAV learn something from a comparatively small
city ! can see no good reason why the system
prevailing here could not be substantially applied
10 the management of affairs in New-iork city.
,,,cnnaU Auo % 1901, r. 5.
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WORMS OR .pARRows- WHICH?

r, the Editor - The Tribune
Sir. In the discussion In the Park Board concern
lr,. tho rat,rrs - IN" worms the trees In the
marks as presented The Tribune n was considered
,h,t IN. sparrows were useless In preventing the
existence Of the worms. Before the Introduction
Of the spnrrows worms were numerous IN all IN"
marks every year ami could not cross the parks
without finding some OF them his clothing. ana th-
leaves OF IN. trees In many cases stripped by
their ravlges After the sparrows had become
numerous the trees in the parks hav' been quit" IRE"
from worms-noi numerous enough 10 require notice
Now for several years a upon the sparrowS has
becn wag.d The u;t.e houses upon the trees 10
AFFORD shelter from storms and the cold OF winter
h,v. all been destroyed The opening In the brack-
c,s "a the cornces OF the houses have been closed.
m. consequence Is the sparrows In the city nav"
,,.rsh.l I'm great numbers and they have no place
:, build their nests and their young The two
great storms Of August last year destroyed the
sn,rroyys bv tn. thousands all along the coast Al
dead sparrows by the hundreds could be seen
under the trees after those storms. 80 that IN TINS
city to-day there Is not one sparrow 10 nty or a
hundred that there were but "A few years ago not
wthstandinc the assertion of the eminent orntholO-
aIs, who took part In the discussion that the birds
are az numerous "a they ever have been The
birds do not levOur the full-Krown worms Ihey de-
s,r,y the miller or butterfly that lays the eggs by the
thousand from which the worms are hatched. Pro
viii soon be- complaint because Of the ravages or
the worms. The question Is. The worms or the
sparrOws- which? j. 1. -
Ncw-lOrk Aug. %. 1884
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

Down in 'FRONT.' But no one heard the yell
"a tors won by a small margin. while the spec
what's the time" came from a dozen places
81 once and the question repeated continu-
az" DRY. u",ll Fred Burns stepped out and said:
me pest American record for five miles in
o,petiton Is twelve minutes and fifteen sec
.rus. The time % the winner of this race was
WE'VE minutes and eleven seconds. thus break
Ing the American record"
The crowd went wild again and cheered for
several minutes
Tomorrow will come the championship race
ior Class Il men. when II is confidently expected
mat John 5 Johnson. Harry =. Tyler Ray Mac
donald and other flyers will settle old scores
mere Will also be special race in which Glass
having the benef, of handicap of five seconds
Instance. one mile. Following are the details
OF the races to-day:
one r pile noyce first prize gold medal 500
\. j., first: w. Weller. Newark, second and r. V
Parker. Newark. third: time. min. II Is sec.
ring $50 second prize pair tapestry curtains. So
third prize. gold watch charm, sl5-F'rst heat. W
n J. A. c., IS yards. second; F. shafto n. j. A. c.
l6' yards. third time. min; l-5 sec. Second heat
8onnger. Riverside Wheenen 80 yards second
Ray DAWSON Boonton. n; j., third: time. min;
ond; George c. Smith. New-York Athletic club.
w. F. Sims. Washington. 80 yards. first; T.. A.
Bofnger, Riverside Wheclmen. 30 yards. second
min. sec
Two-thirds mile. open, Class b first prize. CnioS
Special Bicycle. $780, second prize. diamond $50
third prize. diamond stud. s25: time limit each
heat | min and 40 sec-First heat: John :.
johnson, Syracuse first: c. w Murphy Syracuse
second: time. min. 46 sec. N3enR over time limit
not counted. and this heat last
heat) Second heat: f.. c. Bald, Buffalo. FIRST \.
Il. Goehler. Buffalo. second time. min. IS 10 sec
Third heat: Harry c. Tyler. Springfield first: f:
c. Johnson Cleveland. second: time. ! min. q ID
sec. Fourth heat: l.. a. Callahan. Buffalo first;
f. f. Miller; vneland; second: time ! min q - 10
G. II. Callahan. Buffalo, second; time min; $s sec
Sixth heat first heat run over): A. II. Barnett.
Crescent Wheelmen. first: c. NJ. Murphy, syracuse,
seConds tme. ! min. 30 10 sec. On the final heat
were the winners of first place in the trials. and
the second man In the fastest trial heatD final
heat: Harry c. Tyler. Springfield. first; h. {.
Bald. second c. NJ. Murphy, Syracuse. third; time.
! min SO 3-j sec.
one mile tandem. first prize. two carving sets
second prize. pairs New York tires. ~: There
was only one entry. c. NJ and W. +. Murphy, and
the race declared of.
Half mile exhibition against time for track rec
ord flying start. by Ray Macdonad former record
held by George c. Smith, New-lork Athletic cub
of min. 2 2-5 sec: time of Macdonald: One quarter
mile 30 3-5 sec. onehalf mile. min. 80 sec. break
ing track record
One-third mile, Glass A; for New-Jersey riders
only; first prize. gold watch. So second prize pair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
TIE PRESIDENT GOES A-FISHING.

BASS PERCH AND PICKEREL. HOWEVER, DE-
CLINED TO BITE
Buzzard's Bay Mass. Aug. 3i-The President
tried his skill at fresh water fishing to-day At le
O'Clock the President and DR.. Bryant were driven
70 Bourne Village. where Joseph Jefferson's team
was in waiting Mr. Cleveland and DIR. Bryant got
into Mr. Jeferson's carriage with the veteran actor
and Immediately were driven to White Island Pond.
which Is situated in the Plymouth woods, about six
miles from Buzzards Bay The party rowed
the fishing grounds. where generally there are
plenty OF bass, perch and pickerel. They hshed
from until late In the afternoon.
On returning Mr.: Jefferson said his party had
very poor luck Before boarding their boat score
or more of picnickers sent invitation 10 the
Presidential party to partake OF genuine New.
England cambake. but Mr.. jefferson declined with
thanks. saying that they brought lunch which they
would eat the boat. The President did not reach
drive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
CLEVELAND AND TRUE DEMOCRACY
4 MISSOURI DEMOCRAT WHO THINKS THEY
ARE TOTAL STRANGERS.


To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In Cleveand's letter 10 Catchings, or MIS-
sissppi. he says: II love the principles OF true
Democracy" When he was nominated the hrst
time jefferson Davis said: "Cleveani does not
know the frs; principles OF Democracy | ala not
hear him say this. but IT came TO me 50 straight
that / am as well satisfied that he did say 1t "a "
/ had heard him He two years ahead or my
father at West Point: they were lieutenants to-
gether in Taylors regiment In the Black HAWK
war, and their c)lcners daughter, who became the
first wife OF jefferson Davis. was my mothers most
intimate friend during their grlhoOd Naturally
when the Confederate war was over II was n pleas
urc (, me To- make Mr.. Davis's acquaintance Ana
no one will deny that he knew the true principles
OF Democracy. | knew too well what they are to
vote the second time for Cleveland the INST NOM,
nee OF the Democracy for that position FOR whon
ever had a chance - vote that | refused Ana 80
when his policy has murdered stockings AZ the
breasts Of starving mothers. forced honest women
into harotry To keep from starving ana mae
tramps and criminals OF laborers nave no S'l-
reprOachcs. ,.
lie saw the rank and file Of Democracy knows
what tariff reform means. ] have never fouhd a
Democrat In this state ont OF II VINO couid zen
what IL means. II they know they are singularly
silent. ''hof"rh "ii''''>'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
SAID TO DE A MURDERER.
A SECOND ITALIAN CHARGED WITH KILLING
FRISCO. THE PADRoNE. NEAR
NEW-BRI' NSWICK.

FRISCO. THE PADRONE, NEAR
Ew-BRJNswICK
A second one OF the three Italians supposed TO be
guilty of the murder OF Antonio Prisco the padrone
and member OF Tammany Hall. at the sand hills
near New Brunswick. y. j.. April 26 last Is now
in the Mddlesex County jail in that city. His name
Is GuIsseppi Arace, and he Is the one who is said
to have welded the which killed Frisco. He
was arrested Rockville Centre. l.. l., on Thurs
day and lodged in jail at ew-Brunswick at u:3o
O'Clock Thursday night The arrest was made
by Detectives Oliver and Hansell armed with
requsition from Governor Werts. approved by Gov.
ernor Flower
Arace had a hearing yesterday morning before
Justice Ford and though warned that what he
said might be used against him, spoke as follows:
Il say did not kill Frisco. | do not know him at
1891. and during the next three years worked in
Long Island. | haven't been In New-Jersey for
two years. | never worked farm at the sand
hills in this country. / have nothing more 10 say
Despite this denial Arace is positively ldentned
by Freeman Woodbridge. Detective Hansen ana an
Italian interpreter of the men who lived at
Prisco's farm the sand hills A strong circun-
stance pointing Arace's guilt is the fact that ne
offered money the detectives to let him 60 This
done in the presence OF witnesses, ana the oln-
GERS, pretending acquesce. Arace gave two $40
bills to Detective Hansell. He was then placed In
a cell, while the officers left him. pretending to get
marked, and will be produced against Arace at the
frta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
AN OLD STORY RETOLD.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: During a political discussion a few days ago.
one OF the gentlemen brought In the following o'd
onecdo,e in the following connection. As II seemed
. ,r,,,o tho onnos,ng gentleman rather forcibly, II
viu nosslbly interest some Of the readers OF your
paper:
"The Democratic party came into power ABOUT
two years ago with the avowed intention OF "ipihS
ont the Mckinley Protective Tariff act ana passing
one for revenue only. The very threat caused I'M
told misery want and trouble. Af'er year 'io'r
49,. hoya brought forth a bill that peases no one
hr,ncs M confidence and nothing is settled by IT.
vet they coolly inform us 1t is but the commence
fnent OF more TO come. . ,,,A Ia LSor
Some nfty ago. a country yoctn az y,
tuckv wishing to fire a salute on the fourth pi
July took his grandfathers old hlnt-lock snlootn II.
Sore musket and proceeded to load II. When ne
pulied the trigger there was no report he cody
proceeded 10 put In another load. and contnueo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

until he had ten loads in 1t. His grandmother, who
was watching and waiting for the explosion became
Disguised. ard went to him. saying You don't
know how 10 fire a gun She laid 1t across log
cooked H. pulled the trigger. There was surprise
The old lady was Knocked one side. the log and the
gun the other. The boy sang out: Hold on. granny
there nine more loads TO come
Congress has passed a bill that will knock the
party TO pieces and do a great damage TO the
country; and yet will have TO wait for the nine
more loads" y REPUBLICAN,.
BROOKLYN. Aug o. 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THE lid wrsTCHEsTER CONVENTION.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The report in to-days Tribune OF the pro-
ceollna,s Of the TIA Weschester District Conven-
tion is misleading as to the action on the resolu-
tion 70 instruct the delegation TO support colonel
NcAln,n for the nomination for Governor Ihere
,,s 10 onnosition to Colonel McAlpin's candidacy.
hu, only to the instruction OF the delegates AS
500, a. II was stated that the district had never
in,r,,..eI ia delegates at any time Colonel Nc
Amin, who was present, at once had the resolu,
ni'''' ,,,byrown and the convention adjourned
j., tbre. hearty cheers for him and his hoped
elimination some Of tie delegates TO the state
Convention publicly expressed thelr inrrh12n 10
9"Pf''' ' Chairman of the convention.
Mount Klsco Aug. 30. 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
UTILIZATION OF CITY REFUSE.
NEED OF letter METHODS OF DIsPoSING
OF IT.

NEED OF LETTER METHODS or DISPoSiNG
OF IT.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you no, 10 what you can to help the
movement now on foot to change the oil, wastefu
methods Of disposng OF Tire c.ty's refuse into an
economical one? Instead e throwing away bury
Ing. so much valuable material an effort Is now
belng made to perfect a plan by which everything
collected as refls. shall be sold that Instead OF
being A great expense to the city, as In the past
there will arise rcome.
We wish the mater 50 arranged that house
holders and garbage collectors shall separate ana
keep separated by means OF movable partitions In
IN. wagons the various parts viz. ashes and bits
Of wood paper AMI rags. Old tin and iron and
kitchen garbag.. the latter being collected into
covered compartment or separate wagon. All oil
these things can he dislnfected rs they arrive a;
the dumps II the wagons and can be Immediately
d,,nned mon ears or boats provided by the
,,rl,us p-rchasers The coal ashes. however. we
voun lie to have empticd upon a large screen
m, All slit the coarser coal. cinders and wood.
the as,cs ler, 10 be- used FOR fling-n purposes and
the r,si sprayed with hose. disnfect"d and thrown
by me- screen into bins be- sold or given TO the
poor. The city gives away much coal in winter
a1l the clean cin1crs will aid its charity given or
sold AZ the sane time the coal. "
Fcrillizlng firms stand ready To take the Kitchen
refuse and animal Cbonel matter AMI relieve the
city II much OF the expense OF reducing H. II my
do not pay something for the privilege
There is one nrm ana perhaps more whose prSSesS
deo Iorizing and disnfecting II AT the same tiIne
which lul use the garbage. the reducing plant can
be placed in a city anywhere with ~ detrment TO
health. AZ 10 emts no oior.
Il ls said that refuse reduced by cremation ~ not
Thoroughly disnrectcl and tnat the germs soon be
come activr II bones and animal matter are re-
moved from kitchen rfuse. a. has been the Gus
I'm The city Will hav. 10 pay we'll 10 have the
rest reduced fertilizer made from the Vegetaoie
nart Il mad. AZ a loss. with everything Included
INST ns collected tn. matter Is very different.
Sfre.t-swe-p!ug carts should also be iivid by
movable. partitions and small dead animals. etc.
put on one sli" swe"pings on IN" other the latter
Tor nllng-in purposes. after being SPRAYED al the
inrriny pl,cr with dlsinfrctant. and the former
srJ ,n fertilizers unless the city erec;s fertl!zing
u!arts 81 ~ own. NJ BANl FIX
N..tk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
TPOrgLE OTER THE NEW thrift.

Xo MORE EXTRA WORK AT THE CUSTOM
HOUSE.
50 much extra work has been done by the clerks
a. the Custom House in the last four days that
thar health IS beginning to show the effects OF H.
90 Collector Kibreth has decided that no more extra
work shall be done and that the regular ONCE "ou'
,u ~, resumed The collector has come to the
rnrrIusion that while the importers are In hurry
~ ynt their permits FOR WITHDRAWALS, they 90 noi
,,ln tbair Goods from bond with the same haste ana
,bat there is no reason why the customs employees
shSuld be overtaxed - suit the whiHs OF custom
House brokers. -..,,. -, chit, ,,,r,
The receipts from customs Yesterday al TINS port
,,ar. ss72 s9i maxim. total for the four days OF
=, ~ IA OF the amount received yesterday Si2 a.
in god The total number of Applications for WITH
~. custNm House will be closed on Labor Day.
e.cent for one hour In the morning for the clear
anees Of vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
rop THE HARTFORD BICYCLE RACES

Hartford, Aug. $.-There are nearly y" mn
rI,tar, Wheel Clubs bicycle races at
Irhr,or oak park on Labor Day. Among the last
riders entered are G. r Nelson {. NJ Murphy
steener. E G Johnson. Lon 20, warren nyn2is on the
..rayos and Others There Ten events III w
ttavrn ,, az The rack is r excellent condition
Peyns been improved by the norse,rach,s '"''
,Ueek Record breaking II u'''''V'
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s,rgrPJyG FROM THE DROUTH.

Monticello Aug. S-This town Is suas''ns s,, 81
vercly from scarcity OF water o"'ns ~ VI, 49,
Verc'' - ,rer 10 amount TO anything for more
No '" ,veeks The people depend almost entirely
than s a,,s for their water supply. Many families
upon "e"' arno,,ed 10 use the wells OF more fortu-
nave 1,~,hors. but so low has the water In the
Mes that this p1 e ha to draw SSs"
MED. ana tne pIeasant Lake. a distance OF TWO
mes MIX up r6 5Te" ihrousSon Sullivan
anu are suffering baby.