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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
nowerins seriousness Of the persons engaged In
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mr. P4VEYS NOMINATION.

Whom NJ. Frank ID. Pavey placed himself at
tbe head of the independent Republicans IN INC
Assembly last winter and led them into open
onnos,,jcn TO Mr. Plart, the young mans temer-
itv was admired but bis Judgment was con
dcmncd by that distinguished body Of gentle
men known as practical politicians. They said
that he had ruined his public career. fla''
would never permit him to return to the Assem-
bly and such thing new honors wouid pe
imnossible so long as the Boss relgncd I'm inns
commonwealth This and great deal more
was told Mr.. Pavey but it failed to affect his
course in any serious way. He kept right on
fighting for reform measures until the session
closed. making for himself a highly credtaDie
record. and when the Legislature adjourned he
boldly announced himself a candidate for state
Senator. thu again defyng the lightninss OF
the State machine.
Plat was bound to accept the challenge He
did So Every resource at his command was
drawn upon TO defeat the young champion OF
clean politics. All sorts of combinations were
formed: every possible means was employed. IN
GLIDING the ambitions Of men who should nave
refused TO lend themselves to such practices, Dut
all TO no effect. The reputable Republicans or
the district. realizing that Mr.. Pavey's defeat
would mean not his personal chastisement alone
nor merely the overthrow Of the element with
which he has been identified but crushing blow
10 independent action in the Legislature, came
forward in his interest. Mr.. Pavey was to be
sacrificed because he dared to fulfil his oath OF
office and represent his constituents faithfulE'
That was the real significance Of Platt's crusade
against him. This the people understood, ana
rallied in defence Of the man who had shown
LOYALTY and courage in official position
Against this popular uprising Mr.. Platts
forces though led in person by his chairman or
the County Committee, contended In vain In
stead of rebukng Mr.. Pavey for daring to 90
his duty. Mr. Plat has been rebuked in man
ner that we hope may be beneficial TO MIN. IL
would be 10 almost any other politician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
TIE PROGRAMME FOR IRELAND.

The Irish question:" then, is not to be laid
upon the shelf ar Westminster. Not long ago
there were many doleful predictions That II
would be- unmndful of the relentless law OF
progress. There were, indeed, predictions that
In all respects the present would be do-nolhlng
Government Why, perhaps some cocksurc hau
ical will tell. We have never seen reason for
suspecting Lord Salisbury, or Mr.. Balfour' or
Mr.. Chamberlain, Of Incidence or Of cowardice
That finding themselves in power with an over
whelmjng majority they would sit down. fold
their arms and let things drift. seemed from the
ontset most improbable. OF course they did
little at the late session except TO pass supply.
Nobody expected or wanted them TO do more.
There was general desire for a rest from con-
tentious politics. for time in which TO take stock
and 10 consider plans for the future. NO nation
wants 10 live at political high pressure all the
time But Ministers are evidently not idle dur
ing the recess. Their activity is perceptibe,
both at home and abroad; and there is reason
TO expect that the opening Of the next session
will find them ready with an imposing budget
Of constructive and progressive legislation
II will not be an Irish session, as some have
hoen in recent years: but it will. in all probable
i,y. see some important Irish measures enacted.
First among these. according to present indica-
lions will be a Land act Mr.. William OBrien
has written to 1.-The London Times long iet-
ter on that subject He points out mat muci
Of the distress in Ireland, especially IN the con-
gested districts Is due TO the inadequate raciii-
ties now offered for the transfer OF really ana
10 the obstacles placed in the way OF peasant Is
becoming propretors. There Is no demand iof
connscaiion The property rights OF landiordS
are 10 be respected. All that Is needed Is 20
max. il possible and practicable for those VINO
wal. - acquire land to buy 1t from those WHO
are willing 10 sell it. If Mr.. Gerald bhii"ui
will do that, says Mr.. O'Brien, he will win RANK
among the foremost Denefactors Of the irisn
people We shall see II he does II. AT presen'
he seems intent upon trying. He has Deen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

and a. How they do 1t we do not KNOW w.
unt,, we do. medicine will scarcely become q.
exact science. That we shall one day a''a'n o.,
knowledge ia confidently to be expected. in"'
must be the work Of chemistry; and wheh We
remember that the science Of chemistry ~ sc"r'e
" more than century old, and when we con.
slider the bewildering scope and importance y.
ito achievements in that century. 1t Is surrey ho'
too much TO hope great things from Its fu'ure
labors.
Thus the reproach Of inexactness against i'ie"-
icipe bids fair TO be removed. SO far as dias-
nosis of disease Is concerned, II Is already Wen
nigh gone. Nor does 1t seriously exist IN respect
10 knowledge OF remedies and their immaculate
effects II rests with the chemist to sweep awny
the remainder; or perhaps not altogether WIN
the chemist. but with the biologist as we'll 10
learn not only that poison kills, and how IL Kills
in ito most obvious symptoms, but how and why
II kills in its remote and ultimate effects upon the
molecules of the human Organism-that VIII DE
TO trench closely upon the mystery OF human lie
itself Perhaps that mystery Is beyond our Ken
But we certainly can get nearer to SOLUTION
OF II than we are to-day: and every degree near
or will mean positive gain in the art OF protect
ing and prolonging life. and raising 1t to the
highest possible standard OF excellence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
GET OFT THE COUNTRY VOTE.

Politicians are saving that the Republican
State ticket Is likely to suffer- II at ALL III the
rural districts rather than in the cities. In most
of the cities there is sufficient excitement over
tho local contests TO bring out far vote, as
was indicated by the registration mere anu III
Rrooklyn on Tuesday. In this city the fght
against Tammany is still on, and while 1t Is not
so intense as last year, because the offices In
volved are far less important. yet there is enough
at stake TO incite Republicans and good citizens
generally TO register and vote on the right side.
The same is true Of Brooklyn. where the nom
ination Of n clean man for Mayor has infused
the porIy with new life Albany Republicans
arc in two camps as usual. The Barnes people
have nominated as their Mayoralty candidate
Noior Walker. while the Independents have put
Mayor Wilson forward again. but the prospect
10 bright for the withdrawal Of both in favor or
some man upon whom all elements Of the party
can mite. In any event. the party vote is GER
tain 70 be large So it will be in Syracuse, where
factionaI feeling seems to be subsiding in the
general desire TO elect the ticket named at Sara
toga by a rousing majority. The hot tight over
senator in the Oneida District will surely make
things lively in Utica on Election Da!' III
Rochester where the Good Government clubs
unusual activity. and heavy vote is inevitaple'
The independent element in Binghamton, WHICH
made things so interesting in the last municipal
fight there is taking Il hand again this fall III the
legislative contests Buffalo, the home OF Con
troller Roberts. can be safely relied upon to do
its full duty.
From these facts the assumption seems war
ranted that large city vote Will be poned' ana
while we are not likely to see such RepuDhcaI
tidal wave as swept over the State last year, ye'
the conditions are favorable for its repetition on
less gigantic scale. provided-and this Is the
nolpt for consideration now-that our friends III
the country do their part. Will they? We hope
so, and we are inclined TO think that 'hey VIII
They certainly should The contest is suihcieht
| " important TO demand the practical interest o'
every member Of the party. State oincers WHO
will have charge Of the government departments
for the next three years will be chosen
Senate 10 hold power for a similar period, anc
vote FOR a United States Senator in place
Of David b. Hill, and an Assembly arr
also TO be elected The history OF this Com
monwealth for years to come will be materlall!
| affected by the results Of the coming election
| No mistake should be made. None will be mad
II country Republicans abandon all "oh year
notions and get down TO work with their Gus
tomary yicor The tide is running strongly II
favor Of Republican ideas, and should be KEEP
running in that way until the state ana Nauoha
governments are once more safely in the party
keeping.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

travelling through Ireland investigating the con-
dtion and needs Of the country. and concerning
with representative Irishmen. There Is an I'M
prcssiop almost a conviction, In Unionist CIR
clcs that he will early next year Introduce anu
urge TO massage n sweeping measure or land re-
form and nj the next session thereafter VIII FOL
low II with an Irish Local Government bill.
II is sincerely TO be hoped that these expectations
will be realized The present Government has
such an opportuni,y to do justice to Ireland as
none before II has had for many years 1t will
be gricvous disappointment II IL is not i'm
proved. .
Not the least significant feature OF the present
situstion Is tho attitude Of the Irish leaders. II
is not hostile. II IS not even contentious. 1t Is
distinctly expec.an hopeful ana cohcllla'oiy'
No doubt sentiment is still strong lrishmen
would like tc see the old dream OF national IN
dependence realized They would like TO have
the blessings of Home Rule under the name OF
Home Rule. But they have advanced somewhat
in practicality so as 10 see that, among Govern
ments that which Is best administered Is BEST
If the Westminster Parliament gives them good
government they may not be quite as wen si'is
fed as though 1t were given by Dublin Parna'
ment. but they will not reject 1t. III Mr.. BaI
four gives them. under the name OF Local Sell
Government all that Mr.. Gladstone proposed 10
give them under the name Of Home Rule they
will not be likely to haggle over names TINS
conciliatory disposition is shown in Mr. O'Brien's
letter to The London Times and in many
other utterances OF representative freshmen, ana
that it is warmly appreciated by Mr.. Balfour
and Lord Salisbury is quite evident we De
lieve good faith and common sense on both sides
are all that are requisite for a speedy, perma
nent and satisfactory settlement or the whoie
Irish question.
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NetpVurk Dailp Gribn,1e
POUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER TO- 1893
FOURTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Advices from Constantinople are TO
the effect that massacres Of Christians have oc-
CURED in the suburbs and in Trebizond. -
Cholera In Honolulu. Hawaii, appears 10 be sub
stantially at an end =- A Havana dlspatch
TO Madrid newspaper reports the death Of the
insurgent leader Roloff. The POpe's letter
demonstrating against the Roman fetes mas
stirred Italian Liberals to a warmer regard FOR
King Humbert.
DOMESTIC-Durrant. accused Of the double
murder in Emmanuel Church. San Francisco. tes-
tilted at his trial in that city. e The Trien-
NAL Council of the Congregational Church met
in Syracuse n. Y. - Henry c. Miner. j. II.
McVicker, OF Chicago. and Joseph Brooks have
formed a syndicate for the production OF plays
and the management of theatres. - 1t was
announced that the Corbett-F ftzsimmons prize
fight would be held in Hot Springs, Ark -
The Liberty Bell was escorted 10 the Exposition
grounds in Atlanta by a procession two miles
long ==- Princeton won its first important
football game Of the season, defeating Univer-
sity of Virginia in Baltimore - Democratic
heeers in Baltimore assaulted Republicans and
drove them from the registration booths
CITY AND SUBURBAN-Tammany Hall NOM
mated Charles ii. TruaX. Charles +. MacLean
and Frederick Smyth for Judges Of the Su-
prene Court: Martin T. Mcmahon and Joseph f.
Newburger for Judges Of the Court of General
Sessions Robert A. Van Wyck John =. Schuch-
man and Edward F. ODwyer for Justices Of the
City Court: Henry d. Purroy for County Clerk
and William SOhmer for Register. - Assem-
bly, nominations were made by the Republicans
and Tammany in many Of the districts -
Yesterdays sessions in brooklyn closed the state
Convention of the Societies of Christian En-
deavor =--- The University Of PennsyVani;
team defeated the Crescent Athletic club team
at football. - Mayor Strong sent letter t
his associates in the Beard Of Estimate urgin'
the need of economy in appropriations for tn
next year - The stock market scored frac
tional advances.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day: Fai
md warmer by evening Temperature yester
day: Highest 40 degrees lowest, SO degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
pOsJTIyE KNOWLEDGE ~ MEDICINE

DOSIJI,E hNON In DbD ~ hLDi'i'is'
The rcproach that medicine is not an exact
science but a mere system of experiments, has
often been uttered That ii is largely we'll
founded is too true. as nobody better knows
or moro frankly admits than the foremost prac-
ttioners OF the healing art. In discussing thls
topic at the recent meeting Of the British Med
zeal Association Sir W. Broadbcnt declared that
even the nature Of diseases was hot wholly I'M
derstood Despite the great advance made IN
pathology the physician Is still at loss TO tell,
for example how a fever originates, whether al
the command Of the nerves or because the power
Of tho nerve centres is enfeebled and their au-
thority withdrawn Diagnosis may be wellnigh
perfoct But thar is mere recognition Of identity.
II is not knowledge Of cause and character.
There has been great progress. TOO, in therapeu-
tics New remedies Of undoubted value have
been discovered. and Of the composition and
action of all drugs much knowledge has been
gained. Hahncmanns theory. that the effect OF
every medicine should be accurately ascertained
and that administration Of it should be made
accordingly. has been universally adopted and
prescribing Is therefore done far more intell
gently than Of old.
II is. however. only the immediate effects OF
the drugs that are known. How those effects
are produced is still a mystery. Morphla. fol
example, suspendS the activity OF the nerve
centres But how? What chemical or molecular
change takes place in The tissues? How Is II
that the slightest change In the composition OF
the morphia molcculc radically alters its effect
The physician cannot fell. The salts Of pOtas
sum and of sodium are almost exncily similar
Yet a minute quantity Of the former. injected
into "A vein. will parayze the heart and destroy
NE while the latter may be- turned into The
circulation wholesale with no bad result. why
is II: Why Is so simple substance as prusSi'
acid So deadly poison? thousand such Qucs
tons may be asked None OF them can yet b'
answered. We know that these things do thus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Mayor Strong has wisely called the attention
Of his associates on the Board Of Estimate 10
the importance Of the work on which the Boaru
is about 10 enter, Of making up hrst the pro-
visional and thea the final estimates FOR the
current wear. He notes that all but two or the
dcpartments have asked for larger sums tnah
were allowed last year, when the budget was
nearly S2.5OO,OOO larger than in the year pre-
cednc. In some cases it is obvious that larger
sums will be required for the proper carrying Oh
Of the citys business but in others 1t Will be the
duty of the Board of Estimate to insist on re-
auctions. The territory lately added TO the city
will Of necessity involve some additional outlay.
The Mayor recognizes this. and while he advo-
Gates iudicions economy he declares that the
appropriations should be commensurate win the
necessities. the growth and the Importance OF
the city To meet these requirements, and at the
same time to keep the expenditures within prop
or limits is the not easy task that confronts the
Board OF Estimate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Incorporation Counsel jerks. whose nomina-
tion for a Judgeship by the regular Democrats
IN BROOKLYN was an Endorsement OF Chapin.
Body. Willoughby Street, Ring and Gang mas,
after taking three or four days for dehhera-
ton. decided not to accept the nomination; pat
his action is too tardy 10 bring about that har-
mony regarding which there have been SO many
professions at the other end OF the Bridge In
fact the committee OF the Mclaughlin machine,
without taking the least pains even 10 inquire
whether Jenks's retirement would open the way
for NEGOTIATIONS with the Shepardites. proceeded
IN nick out another lawyer for the place, ana
promptly offered him the nomination This &C.
ton furnishes conclusive proof that the talk
about harmony has been based on no real desire
that the two Democratic factions snouid get TO-
gether. except on the part OF few men VINO
thought they could thus save their political bacon.
Democratic harmony in Brooklyn has been an iri-
descent dream from the moment 1t was first sug-
gested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Ex-senator John r. Mcpherson. who was known
for many years as the most liberal contributor
10 Democratic campaign funds In New-Jersey'
stole quietly away to Europe last week, and sev-
eral days passed before the insinuating gentlemen
who are passing the hat for the party this fall
learned that he had escaped them. Mr. McPher-
son has made a large part Of his fortune by wise
investments and he evidently does not propose
10 lose much Of 1t in this campaign An ocean
VOYAGE at this time will undoubtedly prove oene-
fetal to both his health and his pocketbook'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

The law providing for flying the stars ana
Stripes on the schoolhouses OF the state Is man
datory ard school officers who disopey IL Will
do so at their peril. Superintendent SKINNER mas
given them due warning They must purchase
flags. fagpoes and whatever else Is necessary at
the expense Of their districts. and keep 'Old
Glory" at the masthead on every day when
school keeps" The object lesson in patriotism
thus presented carnot be without a benencial
effect upon the rising generation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

The decision Of the Court or Appears III inc
BAT" Shea case was well-timed Inc warning
which it sounded against ballot-oox stumns' re-
peating and kindred crimes was coincident WIN
the first day Of registration In this CITY, IL shouia
not pass unnoticed by those most interested.
whether nv past experience or present intention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Judge Allison told the Grand Jury Tor OCTOBER
that It was their duty to give serious attention 10
the condition OF the Ludlow Street JAIL their pred
ecessors having been unable to take the matter
up. notwithstanding their desire to do 50. The
condition Of the Jail has caused much deserved
criticism OF late. and its thorough overhauling by
q competent body Of officials is In every way de-
slrabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

There Is some talk about Edward NJ. Shepard
Withdrawing from the Mayoralty contest In
Brooklyn That is not the sort OF man Mr.. Shep-
ard is. unless the general opinion regarding MIN
is totally erroneous. He is In the night to stay
He is a man of strong convictions. In THIS cam
pagn he represents a principle. III ne shouid
abandon the attitude he has taken he would be
q deserter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

People who have occasion TO take the Elevated
Railroad trains at the City Hall station complain
bitterly that at certain times these trains are de-
layed for an altogether unreasonable NUMBER OF
minutes before they are sent out These COM
plants increasing in number and IN earnest
ness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

An utterly unfit nomination is that OF the dis
credited ex-Police Inspector Williams for Senator
IN the XIIth District, and his election would be a
disgrace to the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

The Civil Service laws were made to be en-
forced. Wherever they have been infringed or
disregarded the offenders should be exposed and
brought TO justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
Juoex TO Advertisements.
Business Norlres.

Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of Style and Price.
T. G. SELLEw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Mr. Pavey's nomination for Senator shows
that courage. sincerity and self-respect are not
played out in New-York politics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

Senator German appears to have lost his mead
as well as his temper In the course OF his speech
at Snow Hill on Tuesday he declared that the
Maryland Democrat who opposes the regular
ticket on the ground that IT was dictated by party
bosses or who maintains that the Democrats or
any county in the State will submit to boss
rule" will be left with no associates except MI
Iowndes and his negroes" Mr. German simply
INDUCED in false insinuation. whereas his can
didate for Governor and his imported campaign
orators from South Carolina Georgia and other
Southern States boldly denounce the Republican
party OF Maryland as 'nigger party" and pic
ture the dangers and horrors OF negro DONNA
ton" They may plead ignorance. but Mr.. Cor
man cannot do He knows that OF the 100000
voters who voted for Republican candidates for
Congress in Maryland last year. at least $1,000
were white men and only 81 900 were colored men
even II every colored man who voted cast Re-
publican ballot He also knows that the counties
that gave the heaviest Republican majorities were
counties in which the proportion OF colored voters
to white voters was the smallest. Thus Garrett
County with a white registered vote OF 3647 and a
colored registered vote OF only thrty-three. gave
a Republican majority OF about 500; Allegany
County with a white registered vote OF 1884 and a
colored registered vote OF 1872, gave Republican
majority OF nearly 1900 and so on. Mr. Gormar
appears to be actually desperate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10

The ticket put forth by Tammany Hail last
evening suggests some interesting reflections
For instance. two Of the nominees for Supreme
Court .Judceships are ex.Iudge Truax and ex-
Rocorder Smyth. both Of whom were defeated
t., ,,s, wars oyert,lrn. Then. to keep them
company William Sohmer who ran Tor Hherih
last wear. IS now put forward for Register 10
succeed Levy who clearly has cause for LOUD
complaint. County Clerk Purroy is renomiha'eu'
but Levy Is turned down. why Is TINS: HIS
the repor, of the Commissioners or Accounts
anything to do with It: Surely Levy as an OH
cial under fire had special claims TO consldera-
ton in the Tammany convention. and the Wig
wants desertion of him in these circumstances
is base ingratitude.