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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05
EXAMINING ELECTION INSPECTORS

Civil Service examination Of the men whose
names have been suggested by the governing
committees of the two parties to serve as election
officers is something hitherto unknown in the
CITY. Under the previous administration OF the
Police Department, which still retains control
Of the election machinery, it would have been
,mnosslble. not to say unthnkable. 1t Is an
impressive token Of reform that these respon-
sible places, although held for only few days
bv their incumhcn,s are not hereafter to be
filled on faith. The men recommended Tor APP
Monument are 10 be tested rs to their fitness
and furthermore. as we understand H. inquiries
arc hcinc made TO determine whether they are
persons If good character and worthy OF inc
trust 10 he committed 10 them. In the past the
rule has been to appoint in bulk the entire NUM-
her. and the offices Of election inspector, pcll
clerk ETC. have thus been 'spoils' in the 'ruest
sense Of the word
This is now changed and If the Police Com
missioners can accomplish 1t more but compe-
tent men Of good character will hereafter be
selected. The examinations begun on Tuesday
vii, no continued for several days. That they
will Ego against the grain" OF large NUMBER OF
the candidates Is to be taken for granted But
if they are the right sort OF mon they VIII
not kick" vehementlv. The questions submitted
are of a simple character, and such, one OF the
Police Commissioners has stated, as ANY one
'of average intelligence should answer IN NJ
teen minute" Forty-fve minutes are allowed
for the candidates to write their answers. ana
rs far as possible collision between them ana
the assistance Of one by another are prevented.
one of the main objects in view is to ascertain
whether the candidates are familiar with the
provisions of the election law. Without thor
ough knowledge Of this II Is. OF course, lmpossibie
for Them TO discharge their duties intclligcntly.
Comics of the law were sent to them a fortnight
or so ago. giving them ample time to read and
study 1t. If they have not done So the fact Will
no onnarent from the briefest examination Of the
papers they hand in.
No strict standard of attainment has been
fixed for these officials. and no definite percent
age will have TO be reached Those who do not
disclose a fair degree Of intelligence will, natu-
rally and properly. be rejected, and their places
will be filed with competent men. The effect
of the new policy will be TO raise the standard
of our election officers, which has been far too
low: if it can be truthfuy said that there has
been any standard at all The new departure
is only one of the good things that have flowed
from the reorganization Of the Police Commits
sion Opinions may differ as to the wisdom Of
leaving the Bureau of Elections under the con
troll Of the Police Department. There can be
no difference Of opinion among intelligent citi-
zens as to the manner in which the present Com
mssioners are administering that part of their
trust.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The editor of the Socialist organ
"Vorwaerts" in Berlin. was arrested for treason
because of his Sedan Day articles criticisng the
Emperor. The report that Cecil Rhodes.
Premier OF Cape Colony was dead was denied
- Spain was said to be preparing for
naval demonstration at Tangier. to bring about
the enforcement of the treaty with Morocco.
- An attack on John Burns. the labor leader.
was made at the TradesUnon Congress at Car
diff 60 Some minor fighting was reported
from Cuba.
Domestic-The convention Of the Republican
State League began in Binghamton. - A sec
ton OF the side frame of the Iowa was success
fully tested yesterday at Indian Head. -
Naval orders were issued changing the duties OF
several boards in the department and otherwise
revising the regulations. = The Prohibition
state Convention at Saratoga adjourned after
placing State ticket in the field. == MISS
Gurnee station agent at Mount Ivy ~ j., waved
her petticoat and thereby saved a train from
wreck.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Brayt Ives. presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific issued statement
concerning the management OF the ROAD unoer
the receivers. 60 No further arrests were
made in the Bliss poisoning case. - The
fourth MelicO-Legal Congress was opened In the
Federal Building and Clark Bell was elected
president -= A strong opposition to the To-
bacco Trust in the manufacture or cigarettes
was practically decided on by representatives Oh
large firms. - In the Court of Special SEES
sions a large number Of milk-dealers were fined
for selling impure milk. - The Oxford-Cam-
bridge team defeated All New-York in the inter-
national cricket match at Stapleton by eight
wickets 60 The athletes Of the London Ath-
letic Club and Cambridge University arrived on
the Aurania - Winners at Sheepshead Bay
Burmese Kamsin. Connoisseur Flying Dutch
man. Argentina. Orinda. - New-York de-
feated Pittsburg at baseball by score of 6 to a.
Pittsburg defeated New-York, TO 3; Cleveland
defeated Brooklyn. 10 TO ..
The Weather-Forecast for to-day: Fair. with
southerly winds. Temperature yesterday; High
est, II degrees; lowest So degrees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05
Nmueemente.


ACADEMY OF MUsIC-S-The Sporting Duchess'
AMERICAN THEATRE-s-The Great Diamond Ropoe'y'
BROADWAY THEATRE-s-Prncess Bonnie.
CAsINo-s-Tho Merry word-T to l2-Hoot oaroen'
Vaudeville
COLUMBUS THEATRE-s:15-Humanity
DALYs THEATRE-s-Le Collier de La Reine'
EDEN MUSEE-Concert
EMPIRE THEATRE--S--The City OF Pleasure
GAIrTY THEATRE-2:l5-S:i5-Thc White Crook
GARDEN MISUNDERSTANDING.
SARRIcK THEATRE-s:3o-A Man With Past
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-s-The Passing snow
HARLEM OPERA HoUsE-s:i5-Thrioy
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE I5-Rob Roy.
HoYTS THEATRES :3o-Iost-24 Hours.
ROSTER & BIAL:s ROOF GARDEN-vaudevlie
LYCEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Prisoner OF Henoa'
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-sl5-VaudevlHe'
MANHATTAN BEACTI-Day and Evening-Midsummer
Merry Making
pALMER'S Observation-Disclosures
POLO GROCNDS-S:45-Baseban
ppoc~roR,s PLEASURE PALACE-i2 TO 12-vaudevle
STANDARD THEATRE-s:sO -Charley's Aunt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

until she can see just where 1t Is sure to fall
and then march toward the sound OF the heav-
est firing"
That forecast Is not calculated to please the
pride Of France. but II Is made by Frenchman
who has the welfare Of his Fatherand nj heart
Whether 1t is well conceived and likely TO be
fulfilled. Is another matter. However long
man NAV be Ill and his end awaited death gen
orally comes at an unexpected moment. so II
IS with war. An unforeseen incident may pre-
cipitatc II long before the time arranged, or may
cause It's postponement far beyond that time.
so II may be in this case. And menacing rs are
the preparations for battle all over the Cont
nent and heavy and ruinous as Is the burden or
military system. there Is yet good reason TO be-
leve that the very magnitude Of those prepara'
lions acts rs n restraint against actual hosfill'
Ties. and that every years delay Of the strife
makes for n still further continuance OF pea,'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05
THE LACK OF GUIDE POSTS.

The cause of good roads has made fair prog
ress in the last few years. but the closely allied
subject Of sign boards has not received
is easy to understand why the one should pre-
cedc the other. Smooth, wcll-cared-for r0ad-
ways are of the greatest importance to the resi-
dents Of n town or county. as well as being OF
advantage TO the strangers passing through
The farmer can transport his products 10 the
railway station or to the market more speedily
and economically over good than over bad roads
He is. therefore, financially interested in i'm
proved highways. But the same consIderat tons
cannot be urged in favor of a system Of sign
boards. The essential benefit of these Is to the
tourist or travelling business man Every in
habtant knows the way 10 the places which he
may be called on TO reach in his wagon The
reasons why be and his fellow-tax payers should
put their hands into their pockets TO set up a
sign post at each cross road are less obvious
therefore. than those in favor Of irs-class road
beds. Yet the arguments for a proper mark
Ing Of intcrsecting highways should need no
extensive specifying in this age OF enlightened
interest in facilities for road travel and traffic
The stranger may lose hours Of time through
making a false turn. Anything which tends 10
attract visitors 10 n town. whether bent pleas
ure or business. Is certain 10 benefit il and its
inhabitants Little travelled roads are not usl
ally associated with wealth and progressive
spirit Besides this element Of sclf-irterest. the
nobler one Of regard for fellow man enters 4
small expenditure will save many persons In
convenience and loss ~ time. The appeal Is
direct and convincing.
In spite Of all this \ewlork State is sadly
deficient H. the matter Of sign boards She il
behind her ncighbors. especially Massachusetts
Throughout great stretches Of country there
are practically 10 guide posts. The traveller
must make frequent inquiry rs TO where his
way lies. and at that, still runs the risk Of TAX
Ing the wrong road. This condition VI affairs
reflects grave discredit on the inhabitants Of n
State so wealthy. so populous and in most
other respects enlightened.
Unlike many other evils, however, which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

nIacue the Common wealth. this one admits OF
ready rectifying. law enacted by the Legisat-
urc last winter makes 1t extremely easy for a
small number Of citizens Of q town or county to
have sign boards set up mt all intersections Of
highways. This Is the measure drawn up by
Chief Consul l. B. Potter Of the League Of
American Whcelmen. In the first place, COM
mssoners Of highways have full authority TO
accomplish this improvement If they do not
take the necessary steps. any five resident tax
PAYERS Of n town or nfteen OF county can
compel them to do so. These persons have only
to make out written application. designating
the intersections at which the guide boards are
10 be placed. Failure Of the commissioners to
cause the erection Of such posts within sixty
days is punishable by fine Of $50. the money
TO be used for sign boards. The application may
also suggest the inscriptions and devices to be
placed on such boards
Apparently few, If any, towns have thus far
ayailed themselves Of the provisions Of this law.
It must be that knowledge Of the act Is not
widespread, for surely five taxpayers are to be
found in every town who want 10 see proper
system Of guide posts erected. The thing to do
then is TO spread abroad the fact that such
law IS on the statute books The wheelmen
especially should agtate this subject although
II would be wrong to suppose that they alone
are interested in it. In the past, however, they
have been most effective not much in Great
ing sentiment in favor Of good roads, as in
stirring 10 action that which already existed.
The general interest in problems of the highway
ought TO make IT easy to introduce complete
system Of guide boards in this State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

Several saloonkccpers found TO their sorrow
Yesterday that the Justices OF the Court OF Spe-
ciol Sessions meant what they said when they
threatened severe penalties to violators Of the
excise law subsequent TO September /. The de-
PENDANTS pleaded guilty. but IN each case hhe
Of $500 or sentence to months imprisonment
in the Tombs was imposed. The courts nave
come nobly to the assistance or the ponce III the
attempt to prevent the sale OF liquor III vioia'loh
of law. Without their cooperation the victory
which has been won would have been impos-
sible. The General Sessions. the Special SEES
sions and the police have worked together 10
attain this end The battle has now been fought
out. and the demonstration that law and order
can be maintained in NewYork Is complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

Arrangements have been completed for the
CUP races. Of which there will he five. unless ms
in the previous contests three prove sufficient to
demonstrate the superiority of one Of the yachts.
The dates fixed for the races are SATURDAY OIL 'iS
week. Tuesday. Thursday and saturday OF next
week, and Tuesday of the week after. oh 'hree
days the course will be laid fifteen mics 10
windward or leeward and return; the other TWO
races will be over triangular courses. novei'y
will be introduced in that two guns. instead OF
one will be fired as the starting signal What
we want to see is fair start each time an I'M
INSTRUCTED course close race and victory Tor
the better boat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05
Business Notires.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

To the testimony OF the United States Marshal
and the District-Attorney In Wyoming is now
added that of General Coppnger commander or
the military department in which the so-called
Hammock troubles occurred. that the Bannock
Indians are a peaceable and nofensive tribe who
have never caused any troubles whatever or
course, General Copplnger agrees with the other
unprejudced Government officials In believing
that tho blame for the recent disturbances rests
entirely with the murderous gang OF cowboys and
land-grabb ers whose misdeeds are humiliation
TO American civilization and blot on the good
name Of Wyoming 1t would be shameful ex-
hibit.on for the new Commonwealth 10 make 10
allow the perpetrators Of the inhuman attacks
upon the Bannocks to go Unpublished. There
Will also be shown state OF affairs entirely un-
satisfactory 10 the civilized and honest people OF
this country II II appears. now seems likely.
that the United States Government is unable in
some cases TO enforce It's treaties with the Ind
lans. to insure them the rights II has guaranteed
them and to punish nfractlons OF its solemn OBJ
legations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

will cut off part Of the duties Of the Street Clean
ing Commissioner hut there will still resi- on
him the responsibility for keeping the stree's
clean. which is the vital part OF his work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05


A year ago the Pequods were in their glory;
now they are in the dumps. The high mucka-
muck Of the Pequod Club is John c. Sheehan,
sometime Police Commissioner, and last year,
although the Pequods were much in evidence
through the revelations of the Lexow Committee,
he was able to muster company 1000 strong
at the annual picnic. and not less than 26O mem
hers of 1.-THE finest" turned out to grace the occa
sion. Now mark the change twelvemonth has
wrought, Sheehan is an obscure private cit
zen. and only beggarly 400 of the Pequods
Joined him in making merry at College Point
yesterday, while not a solitary policeman was TO
be seen. The moral is plain that the way
farer, even the Tammany man, can read it and
take it TO heart
Our Prohibtionist friends are not so numer-
Gus that they can afford TO quarrel and divide
Ii Is exceedingly regrettable that harmony-of
which we hear so much in other quarters nova
days-did not prevail in the convention which
they have Just held at Saratoga. 1t started out
bravely enough, but came TO grief in the break
ers Of the platform. That document as reported
was an elaborate affair. built on the usual lines
Of such pronunciamentos, but some Of the dele
gates wanted declaration on the burning ques-
defeated at least one Of them solemply vowed
that he and the Prohibition party must hence
forth part company 1t is said that he had many
sympathizers in the convention. but apparently
they were not willing TO go TO so great lengths.
Why should peaceful Prohibition engender strife
and lead TO the display Of vulgar passions?
The action of the Board Of Estimate yesterday
in reference TO the final disposal Of ashes, gar
bage etc. may be the beginning Of n revolution
in a matter Of large Importance which hitherto
has been handled in the crudest and most prim-
tive manner. 1t is at least full Of promise. BY
the resolution adopted the Commissioner OF
Street Cleaning was directed 10 prepare form
Of advertisement and contract for finally dis
posing Of all the cty's refuse delivered at the
dumps on the river fronts. II such contract Is
made. il will, we presume mean an end OF the
dumping OF scows In the ocean, 10 the detriment
Of the harbor and beaches. and the beginning OF
an effort TO utilize valuable material which now
goes utterly 10 waste. The action Of the Board
was unanimous. 1t will be cordially approved by
the community. The carrying-out Of this plan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

Professor Moore. the new Chief OF the Weather
Bureau. appears TO think the weather may be
Influenced by forces "extraneous TO our earth"
In that he will find lots Of good scientists who
disagree with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

Croakers to the contrary Notwithstanding. the
reformed police administration has made New
York as bad place for burglars and other GRIM
inals as for excise law breakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

II H. altogether probable that the smashup on
the Sea Beach Railroad might have been pre-
vented II there had been Geographic or telephone
communication along the line 1t seems almost
incredible that a railroad company should under
take TO operate trains this stage in the de-
yelopment OF railway science without the tee-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

There is plenty Of talk about harmony in Dem
ocratic circles just now, but the harmony-where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

The underground trolley ought 70 De succesSiu'
here 1t has long been working SATISFACTORILY
in Budapest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

That the attempt Of the Police Commissioners
to secure honest and efficient election onIco's
should be construed as another attack on lam
many Hall is not the least curious OF the poH'ea'
developments OF the period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

If baseball keeps on degenerating 1t may seem
worth while before long to start a boom Tor
cricket as the National game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-05

Was not Judge Gaynor equally "in the HANDS
Of Providence" last fall when he had so much dif-
fculty in making up his mind about the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor?
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19
A Union of Shines.

Bootblacks In Seattle, WASH, have
formed union, its main purpose being to
maintain prices and to shut out imported
cheap labor. The price Of shine in Seat
tie has stood at 10 cents as long as the
average bootblack's memory reaches back
until recently a number of Italians drifted
In from the east and began cutting prices
The union will endeavor to maintain the
price at 10 cents. Any member cutting
below this will be fined 80 cents for the
first offense, 81 for the second, and will be
expelled from the union for the third
The union was organized with the help OF
the Newsboys' union formed In Seattle
some months ago.-New York Sun.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19

Miss Beatrice Harraden g complaint tha,
she received only $3.50 for her "Ships That
Pass In the Night" recalls the fact that
the royalties on John Hays "Castilian
Days" amounted to only $3.50 year
One hundred dollars was the sum total
that John Habberton received for Helen
Babies, one Of the most popular books az
well as one Of the sweetest ever offered tc
our public. And, by the way, how much
was it that John Milton got for his "Par-
adise LostT-Eugene Field in Chicago
Record
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19
A Singular Centenary.

There is some talk In Berlin of cele-
brating somewhat singular centenary
that of the origin OF the numbering of
houses. According to German oontem-
porary, this convenient method Of indica-
tion was quite unknown, even In London
or Paris, until century ago. In 1895 the
practice Of numbering private houses was
begun In Berlin. Vienna claims the honor
Of having inaugurated In 1903 the method
Of placing the odd numbers on one side of
the street and the even ones on the other.
New York Journal.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19

Ono Of "H. II. Holmes wives is Il
visit Boston.
Edward J. Lynch, years old, was
drowned at Boston.
DIR. o. II. Jewell, 81 years of age, dicd al
New London, Conn.
Scientist Eddy begun kite experiment.
ing at Blue Hill (Bostop).
The Massachusetts, state Democratic
convention is to be held at Worcester,
Dot. 2.
Armenians of Maiden, Mass, and vicln-
ity held memorial meeting OF the Sas-
SCUM massacre.
The cornerstone OF st. Augustine's s
Catholic church at Andover, Mass, was
laid. A procession Of Catholic societies,
comprising 1900 men, took part.
The body of Wayne Flanders, eon of
Rev. j. @. Flanders of Chicopee, Mass,
who was drowned at Ocean Park two
weeks ago, was washed ashore at Old Or
chard, Me-, In badly decomposed oondi-
ton.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19
Law viii Not Interfere.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Mayor Holland
OF Dallas, who recently sprang into prom
inence by reason of his stand on the pro
posed Corbett- -Fitzsimmons fight, is in
this city. When the mayor was inter,
viewed he said "After the first day of
next September there will be no law on
the statute books of Texas which will
prohibit physical culture tests from TAX
ing place In the state. At present such a
law exists, but by an amendment of the
legislature 1t will become null and void
after midnight of Aug. 81"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19
Bicycles REDUCING Smoking.

During the fiscal year which closed on
June 80, 4.180, 440. 900 cigars were manu-.
factured In the United States. This Is an
Increase Of os, b2e, 900 over the numbe,
manufactured during the previous year,
yet nevertheless the United States Tobacco
Journal claims that the cigar trade is be.
ing damaged by the increasing use Of bi
cycles. The theory Is that the time spent
on bicycle is Withdrawn from the posi-
BILE time for cig6r smoking. New York
World
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19

The latest ship launched at Bath, Me-,
was christened by the aid Of bunch Of
sweet peas In place OF the usual bottle Of
champagne. There are those who will
approve this innovation on the ground
that IL II . prettier and moro wholesome
custom, and there are others who will
applaud IL ~ lees wickedly wedsfN than
The more common prNQ1tQn
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-19
Shipping Suffered.

PITTsBURa, Aug. ia storm in this
vicinity did considerable damage yester-
day. The towboat Ludda Keefer was
sunk, and the cook, Mile Colbaugh, was
drowned. This Is the only death re-
ported The barge Dacotah was also
sunk. The Little Bill was badly damaged.
Fleets Of loaded barges were broken up
by the force of the gale.