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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09
POLITICS ~ BROOKLYN.

Thcre has been an uncommon amount of poll
Tics in Brooklyn during the last few days. IL
HOGAN on Thursday evening with the admirable
,vor, Of the Republican City Convention, which
nominated Mr.. Wurstcr for Mayor, thus placing
tho stamp Of approval on the excellent admin
istr,tion of Mayor Schicren and giving pledge
~ thc CRY of continuation Of the spirit of that
administration by man intimately identified
with if and animated by the same purpose TO
serve the people well that Mr.. Schlcren has en-
bodied and exempfed. That convention was
followed the next day by good nominations for
Dstrict-Attorney, Surrogate and two County
Judges The most important of these Offices
hardly less important to the community at large
than the Mayoralty itsefis that of District
Attorney. which has been under the influence OF
Ring and Gang for many years. Mr.. BacKus'
the Republican nominee for Disrict-Attorney,
is a keen criminal lawyer, who served an ap-
premiership in the office when General Catlln
was at the head of 1t. He Is well fitted To under
take the official housekeeping which Is needed
after Mr. Ridgways twelve years adminlstrl-
ton In the interest Of Mclaughlin and his heel
crs and the people Of Brooklyn should improve
the opportunity to install Mr. Backus in place
where he will be sure to render them good ser
vice
on Saturday came the Democratic conventions
for both city and county. As had been foreseen
by almost everybody acquainted with political
conditions in Brooklyn, the plans for harmony
between the regulars ana the rcformers came
TO complete collapse, each faction deciding to
90 II alone after going through the empty form
OF appointing committees Of conference. On
only a single name did they agree-that of Surro-
gate Abbott. For Mayor the regulars put for
ward Edward NJ. Grout, who is known to the
public principally as the former law partner OF
William j. Gaynor. and Is entitled TO whatever
reputation and advantage that connection gives
him In this campaign he stands simply and
solely for Mclaughlin and Wiloushby Street
The reform Democratic organization has shown
| courage in naming its leader as candidate for
Mayor. Mr.. Shepard Is useful and public
splrited citizen and Il lawyer Of good reputc
OF course he will go into the campaign without
the slightest expectation Of winning. He stands
for principle, but is leading fororn hope.
With SO good candidate as Mr.. Wurster, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09
"ANY PORT ~ 4 STORM."

What n spectacle Of Good Lord good devil
ism the Democratic party Is presenting In this
wears campaign, to be sure! 1t Is ready 10 De
ANYTHING to any man II thereby 1t may hope 10
cain his vote 1t has forgotten that II ever pre-
tended to have such things as principles, ana
has adopted as It's sole platform Mr. Gladstone
fomous but fatal warcry, Votes. votes! VOTES.
In New-York 1t processes to be hghtins Oh
State ISSUES. claiming the beauty Of holiness Tor
the Democracy Of New-York, no matter now eVli
the National Democracy may be- In Maryianu'
ON the other hand, It discreetly ignores state
affairs, and, in vain hope of getting some ala
and comfort from the Consecrated one, makes
IFS running on purely National lines In Ohlo
I, lodges both State and Nation. and yawps Ior
.Jngolsm in foreign affairs. Again. In New-fork
II wants free whiskey and an always-open GIN
mill on every corner, while in New-Jersey II
socks salvation In a demand for more water.
In Kentucky 1t bids for honest money win a
5O.cent-dolar candidate. and in Ohio 1t caters
IN the silver inhationiss with a candidate VINO
has committed himself to gold and now wants
N kick himself for so doing. In as many States
~ il is running campaigns. so many-yes, ana
twice as many-different sets Of tactics 1t Is
pursuing.
In one thing alone Is 1t consistent with ITSELF
and that is In hungering and thirsting Tor 'he
snoiIs Of Office Perhaps about month hence
II will be consistent in one other thns-h se'
ting soundly beaten all along the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09
TILE ELL OE M1D4GiSCAR.

Frances latest colonial exploit is succeeding
better than did that Of n few years ago in Ton
auin There have been serious plumbers and
terrible losses in the Madagascar campaign. no
doubt. But the army has al length captured
Antananarvo. The Queen and her Court have
taken to flight. The native Government is over
thrown, and all organized opposition to the in
vadcrs is ended. The fugitive Queen will be
deserted by most Of her people. Scattered bands
may here and there for a time defy the French
but will be unable to rc-cstablish the overturned
throne. We may therefore reckon the conquest
substantially complete Madagascar has fallen.
France has one more colony, and the world one
less nation.
Many will grlevously deplore this latest tri-
umph Of European land grabbing. Madagascar
and its Queen have commanded much popular
interest ever since their official and wholesale
conversion TO Christianity. Innumerable refer
ences have bee, made to that occurrence as Il
literal fulflmenr Of tie prophecy that "a nation
in day" should be converted There nave peeh
some expectations that the native p0puiatlon'
under the native Government, would also ne
come civilized. and the island Kingdom rank
among the cultivated and enlightened Powers
of the world. much as Japan Is now doing Such
visions have now faded. II Is seen mat despite
their acceptance Of Christianity the natives or
Madagascar remained savages. They made TO
real progress toward civilization. And the fate
has befallen them that must, we suppose, befall
every savage people
Since the conquest was undertaken by France
it is well that it has been pushed on so promptly
TO a triumphant ending. The whole business
was legacy left to NJ Ribot by his predecessor
NJ Ribot has prosecuted 1t vigorously, and Is
entitled TO cordial congratulations on It's com
pleti0n lie may safely be trusted to finish up
the odds and ends Of occupation, and TO adjust
eouitably the claims of this country and other
Powers The United States has large CONNER
cial interests in Madagascar, bat they will doubt
less be safceuardc1 If our own Government does
It's duty France is not always happy in dealing
with subject races, and has not shown herself
4 successful colonizing Power but she is just IN
her transactions with other nations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

division in the Democratic ranks means hepuD'
I,con success with scarcely a room Tor DOUBT
This is frankly conceded by 1.-THE Brookyn
Eagle" which remarked on Sunday: "Den'ai oi
"the probability Of Republican success mere
"woud be sheer affectation," and spoke further
Of "apparcntly assured Republican control OF
the city. 1t may be trite, but 1t Is none the less
necessary to warn our Republican friends i'll
Brool,lyn against the danger Of assuming tha'
the fight Is already won, whereas only the lines
Of battle have been formed. Election Is four
weeks off, and deal Of earnest work must I've
done in the interval to insure the continuance
Of such a government as Brooklyn has enjoyed
for the last two years.
Nor can we refrain, In an article on current
Brooklyn politics, from expressing our sra''hc''
ton at the defeat Of Jacob Worth on SATURDAY
night in his effort to secure the nomination Tor
Senator in the WITH District. This defeat was
foreshadOwed by his failure to carry MS own
ward In the recent primaries twice In success
sion. and by the turning down" which he re-
celycd in the nomination Of Nr. Wurster 1or
Mayor Worth is out Of Office, and has no pros
noct of getting in He has been dlscrediteu ana
rejected by his Republican neighbors we
ought to hear nothing more OF him as pre-
tended party Boss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09
ONE GREIT ADTINTIGE.

Three Eastern States have been considered
doubtful in political contests of the last decade.
or these Connecticut shows by town elections
an Monday that the set Of the tide against the
democratic party there has not abated. Even
,he surprising gains made last year by the Re
publicans in town elections are retained. To
those who know the State and its temper, the
lmportance under its laws Of the control OF town
denominations. and the closcncss with which
town elections are contested, this Is extremely
significant And ii Is not only assurance that
Connecticut will be found against the Demo
cratic party next year, for its wage-earnins
voters so perfectly represent In temper ana CIR
cumstanccs those of New-iork and NewJersey
outside of two great cities ihat it is only reason
able to expect In those States also Il similar
undated hostility 10 the Democratic party ana
It's policy No one industry Overwhelmingly
nrcdominatcs in these three States, but all are
so fully represented that the influences which
turn thousands Of wagc-earners in one of them
will certainly operate in the same direction In
all
In this city local questions will have strong
influence But the opposition TO Tammany Hall
and its frauds will certainly not tend In the
least TO help the Democratic State ticket or
legislative candidates. Beyond the limits of the
city the desire 10 break down this corrupling
and despotc influence in State affairs VIII also
sway many votes. But the overshadowing force
beyond the Harlem will be the same which piled
up there the Irresistible majority of lio,ooo Tor
Governor Morton, and a majority or nearly
A., 900 outside Hudson County for Republicans
In New,Jcrsey The people find that the Demo
cratic policy has brought nothing but depression
to their industries. With all the recovery which
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distressing accident occurred III DiooAi'" o''
Saturday. when bicycle rider was t"io"" ~
front of a troey-car and instantly Killed. nc cal
which struck him has no fepder. y soou ie''e'
would in all probability have saved ms ne Inc,
IL an ordinance In Brooklyn requiring al ca'' =,
be provided with Tenders why is II ho' enio'
This accident should impress on the au'"o' '''e'
tho inheritance Of compelling the trolley COM
- oou,n the,r cars with suitable lfe-saving
devices without any further delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

The Jewel Of consistency beams with an I'M
haired efrugence uponthe breasts OF those men,
hers OF the newly organized Labor Congress VINO
asked the Illinois railroads to grant them spe-
cial rate Of fare on the occasion OF their piigri-
oga 70 Woodstock Jail, from which the martyred
Debs Is soon to be released But perhaps they
look upon the request, If 1t should be favoraoiy
considered. as only a new method Of spelling the
Egyptians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

Governor Greenhalge has been renominated IN
Massachusetts,, as he deserved to be- he Will DC
reelected. too. notwithstanding the candiaacy Ok
George Fred on the other side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

appeal has been pending since The opinion
written by Judge Peckham is lucid ana con-
elusive. The conduct Of Shea and his associates
is declared TO be almost beyond belief. The
Court remarks that it Is Of no importance 10
know to what political party Shea belonged;
"such men have No politics" AS matter OF
fact, these thugs we're employed by Senator
Of the United States to defeat the desire OF the
people of Troy to rid themselves Of the evil
effects of ring rule portion of the opinion
is severe and just indictment of Edward Muir
ply, IT,. and the whole class of politicians OF
which he Is a type
The first large Republican meeting of this
campaign is TO be held next Tuesday evening
nj the Cooper Union, under the auspices of the
Republican Club. 1t promises to be an impos
ing demonstration. Mr. Root has consented 10
preside and ex-senator Miller will be one of the
principal speakers Loyal Republicans should
make their plans early TO attend this meeting,
and do their part toward opening the campaign
in the right way
Dr. Parkhurst, Of course has no intention Of
turning the Christian Endeavor societies into
political organization, although his speech 10
their convention in Brooklyn last evening was
devoted to showing the part which Christian
men-and women. too-Ought TO take in the
great work Of purifying municipal politics. DR..
Parkhurst is always frankly OuspOkcn that
1t is refreshing to hear or read his speeches. He
knows this subject thoroughly and practically.
He knows the need of hard work in order 10
accomplish the end which good citizens have
in view. He declares that Christian fidelity
'rnpanS nafrOtism inst rs mich MS II does Diety.
means being a good citizen just as much as it
docs being good church member This Is
as true as it is timely The Christian Endeavor-
ers can render great service to the communities
in which they belong by fidelity to the principles
which DR.. parkhurst set forth with so much
power and eloQuence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

Mr. Terry, one of the Commissioners of Ac-
counts, disposes summary of the absurd state
ment made by Register Levy that the nvestiga-
ton Of the Registers Office cost the city $4,000.
The regular appropriation for the Commission
ers is So, 800, and special appropriation or
100000 was authorized by the Legislature this
year. OF the total sum, $132,50O, less than
S3S 900 has been expended, including all liabili-
ties incurred up to the present time. AS to the
Registers Office although large amount OF
clerical work was involved in the investigation
and more than sixty witnesses were examined,
the money outlay did not exceed $1,000. No in
telligent citizen will question that more judi
cious and useful expenditure has not often been
made in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

Those subordinates OF the Register VINO .a'Aeu
glbly on Monday about suits Tor deIalfia'io" u
ohar.o,or against the Commissioners Of Accounts
,,ora NOT long IN finding out that the shoe s likely
to pinch the other foot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

The union Anti-Tammany ticket agreed on
on Monday was the subject Of hearty and gen
eral commentator yesterday by almost all cit
zens who wish to see the defeat OF the Tiger last
year confirmed and made complete. The only
significant action ON the other side was the re-
fusal Of the four Good Government represent
atvcs on the Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Of Fifty TO join with their associates in indorsng
the ticket. The other members gave their ap-
proval TO II with the utmost warmth after listen
ing to earnest speeches by ex-SIayor Hewitt,
General Porter and others, and resolved TO take
active steps TO secure the success Of the Anti
Tammany movement. The ticket is worthy Of
the praise bestowed upon IT, even if 1t cannot
truthfully be termed ideal" and is deserving
of the support Of every opponent Of Tammany
Hall who wants 10 make his opposition effective.
The decision Of the Court Of Appeals In the
case Of Bat Shea will produce no surprise
The action Of the trial court in sentencing him
TO be executed for murder is confirmed without
dissent, as 1t clearly ought to have been Sheas
crime was committed nj the spring election in
Troy in 1894, when he shot Robert Ross, clii-
zen who was doing his duty in seeing that the
election was honestly conducted. 1t was cold
blooded murder If ever one was perpetratcd.
Shea was convicted In July, last year. and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

It IS really distressing the way the silver
fanatics seem never to be able to open their
mouths without putting their feet into them. Inc
latest accident of the kind reported Is IN Onio
I'm 10 this week Senator Brice had been able oy
loud cracking Of the party whip to keep the free-
silver. cheap-money element OF the ONO pe"'oc-
racv in subsection, but now they have kicked over
tho traces and issued a circular setting forth the
"claus" OF silver in the most approved Popuiistic
STYLE II is a composite production, made up IN
about equal parts of the ravngs or stewart the
misinformation Of Harvey and the walls or PeHer.
II scores the gold bugs" and pities the farmers
and abuses the Republicans, and winds up with an
appeal to the voters to elect Campbell Governor
az a friend of silver and defeat Brice for re-elec-
tion 70 the Senate on the opposite ground. Ana
riqht here comes In the distressing part OF the
story lust as they had got this circular polished
into satisfactory shape and given 1t to the press
letter from Campbell is published. showing that
he stands cheek by jowl with the gold bugs and
sound money advocates! Will the woes OF the
silver men never cease!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

,l ne the next office to be shown up like that OF
REGISTER Levy'e?
The voters in the cities of New-Jersey should
bear in mind that in accordance with the recent
change in the election law of that State legal
voters in the cities must register IN person IN
order to enable them to vote. The Boards OF Reg
istry sat yesterday from to p m.' ana VIII
sit again next Tuesday. October 10, during the
same hours. Every friend Of good government
and high principles in our sister State should
take mains to be registered and to vote for the
Renublican candidates Those who did not reg
ister Yesterday should not all TO do their duty
rcxt Tuesday and put their names on the registry
lists or they will not be able to cast ballots IN
November Any neglect of the duty OF register
ing on the part Of conscientious voters VIII result
in serious injury.
Those who did not register yesterday should
bear in mind that the next day OF registration
will he one week hence-W ednesday, October l6.
The redoubtable Patrick II. McCarren has been
nominated for Senator again in Brooklyn, after
an nterregnum OF two years McCarren was
baaten most Unexpectedly In 1898. when Owens
was elected "by accident as II were; but this
year he will be opposed by an independent Demo-
crat we'll as q tepuDhcdih al" oub"' surely W
be downed again
Is government by the people failure? Some
people may be inclined TO query thus on learning
| that a convention to nominate candidate for
! CONGRESSMAN has just adjourned In Iowa without
| making a nomination. after being In a state Of
deadlock for nearly three months and after hav-
ing taken 7l37 ballots without coming to an
agreement The district Is composed Of two coun-
ties each Of which had an equal number OF dele
gates: each had a favorie son. and neither would
give way to the other. There Is one thing hope
ful in connection with this business: the conven-
ton did finally adjourn II II had gone on trying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

The present Commissioners OF Accounts are
proving to be exceedingly useful officials What
will be the next office to be shown up like that OF
Register Levye?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-16
DUNMORE

James Holden, who formerly lived on
Grove street, has moved his family TO
Virginia
Miss Lizzie Butterman is quite i'll at
her home. on Ash street.
Mrs. Case and daughter. Irene, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Englert, are visiting friends at
Georgetown.
Thomas Sly's house. on Cherry street,
is being completely renovated and en-
larged.
The Banner House is receiving new
coat of paint.
Mrs. Daniel Powell is quite i'll at her
home. on South Blakely street.
The congregation of st. Marks Epis-
copal Mission rendered Rev. and Mrs.
A. l.. Urban a reception at the rectory
on Monday evening. A large crowd
was in attendance. and enjoyed the oc-
casion. Refres hments We're served by
a committee of young ladies' and many
words of praise Were heard of the ele-
gantly furnished and convenient home,
which has been erected for the rector.
The funeral of John Riley. who died
at his home. on Potter street, SUM-
day night. will take place this after
noon at 2.30.
The Young Ladies' Mission circle will
assist in the services at the Presby-
terian church tonight at 7.3O
James Moffat. general passenger
agent of the Erie and Wyoming Valley
Railroad company, left yesterday for
Pittsburg, where he will spend his va
cation.
The Poverty party" given by the
Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endeavor, of the Dudley Street Bap-
tist church. at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. D. Hughes. on South Blakely
street, last night, caused much amuse-
ment as well as replcnishing the treas
urY of the society.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-16
NORTH END.

The funeral of the late Mrs. William
Nichols of 2l00 North Main avenue.
who died on Saturday. took place yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. Inter-
ment was made in the Forest Hill
cemetery.
The Electric Chatauqua circle had a
large and interesting meeting last
evening at the residence of Mrs. w. ..
Breck, on East Parker street.
Mrs. C. T.. Crossman and Mrs. NJ. j.
Wheeler left yesterday for Aldenville,
Wayne county, where they Will visit
friends for the next week.
Mrs. G. w. Lloyd. of Dickson City,
received on Monday $1,000 insurance
from the Heptasophs on the life of her
husband, who died about two weeks
| ago.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
| Odist Episcopal church will serve an
autumn supper this evening in the par
| lors of the church. The suppers. which
are 25 cents each. will be served from
| o'clock on through the evening.
| The funeral of the late Mrs. j. Lewis
of 3l3S Wayne avenue, took place yes
| terday afternoon.
! Miss Florence Silkman. of North
Main avenue, accompanied her mother
Mrs. +. Il. Silkman, to New York city
| yesterday.
Byron Winton is laying large stont
Main avenue, which improves his prop
erty very much and will probably bt
greatly appreciated by the public.