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A NAN OF DESTINT,

An enthusiastic admirer and personal friend
of Mr.. Bryan has set down In print his impress
sons Of the head Of the POpocratic ticket. and
his glowing euogium leaves no room for doubt
that the Boy Orator Of the Platte Is a Man OF
Destiny. All men Of destiny. II Is we'll known.
believe in themselves nightly. and this Is pre-
csely the thing that Bryan does. II appears
that other men have been surprised at what he
has accomplished, bnt Bryan never. He knew
II was in him. and it had 10 come out He has
anticipated his own successes in the most mar
veous manner. and with GOODNESS that must
extort admiration from the critical.
In the first place, as fitting introduction to
what is to follow, Bryans friend affrms that
his profile bears striking resemblance TO the
bassreliefs Of Cicero II Is evidently common
man with whom are dealing. apart from the
achievements soon 10 be described. After that
we are told that Bryan's career has been sue
"cession Of surprises 10 everybody but himself
and his devoted WIFE; 10 which Is added this
penetrating remark: Bryan believes in him
self, believes in every measure he advocates
land every principle he represents believes that
"hc is armed with truth and enlisted In n right
"eous cause. and is, therefore. not surprised
when he succeeds nor discouraged when he
fails" The mans lack Of capacity for surprise
when his own efforts are involved Is phenom-
email A little further on we learn that his first
speech in Congress a surprise to his fellow
members who heard II and TO every citizen
"who read It. The day before the speech
Bryan was unknown outside OF his district;
"the day after the speech he had n National
reputation as an orator Everybody was sur
'prised except the man who made the speech"
How delightful. But that Is not all When he
became a candidate for Senator "he again sur
'prised every one but himself by securing the
Endorsement Of the Democratic and Popullst
conventions"
We now approach the climax. Then came the
principal surprise in Mr.. Bryans career up to
that time" It. lis not stated specifically that
everybody was surprised except himself. hut
that Is The Inference one Is bound To draw from
the brilliant pen picture describing how Bryan
anticipated his nomination and received II with
the GOODNESS Of the proverbial cucumber There
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

emasculation Of the Land bill will cause those
cries to he renewed with far greater force.
That Lord Salisbury can sit still ana see' WIN
n smile on his face and joke on his lips MS
followers in the Upper House making so fntai
n tactical mistake Is incomprehcnsiblc. The
Peers are not nntagonizing the Radical oppos''
ton. hut the Conservative Government 1t Is
the strongest Conservative majority Great Brit
ain has seen since the Reform bill: n stronger
majority than 1t may ever sec again. If 1t can
not be trusted TO frame land BILL what Govern
ment can; The next Parliament will surely he
less strongly Conservative than this. II, indeed.
It is not actually Radical. and It's Land bill-lr
the task Of framing one Inc RENTED TO twill
be far less favorable for the landlords than The
present measure If the Peers reject this meas
ure. which Is the most conservative that VIII
ever 10 offered 10 them. they will practically
put themselves on record as determined to re-
ject any and every Land bill that comes before
them In that case they seem destined TO pro-
woke conflict which may end their own exist
ence rs legislative body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
PERSONAL.

pohor, F Lewis college secretary o. the Bcv,
youne Mems Christia n Association. has resirs.
that office in order 10 become travelling secrsn1
of the Students Volunteer Movement for Forec
Missions in the United States and Canada. I,
the last eighteen months that he has been cor.
neGtea wa, davaoned me work ~ the institute :
Technology Boston University University Aedcz
school. Law School Harvard Medical School AZ.
College OF Liberal Arts
In speaking Of the late August Kekule. the en-
nent German chemist. Mature says: While Z
this country an offer made 20 Kekule that b
should remain here as technoogist but To
Fatherland had greater attractions for him; Ia
great ambition was to become attached 70 CIR.
man university. and he started a small laoorator
In the house OF corn merchant IN me man sI.s
DAYS Of palatial laboratories u IS Interesting % ~
call that in this little kitcnen Kekule carried o.
his work on the Eliminates. and mat Baeyer. tfs
one Of his pupils conducted his researches e
cacodyl 1t is not the laboratory that makes Ia
chemist
The Popust headquarters in Atlanta are )
charge OF Miss Sturgis the "best-known Vonr
Populist in Georgia.
In noting the retirement from the Army n.r
Thursday OF Major George E. Robinson. the wass
ington papers recall the fact that he saved ths
life Of Secretary Stanton on the night Lincoln va,
assassinated Major Robinson enlists.
man in the Army during the war. He was SOC,
afterward transferred 10 the hospital corps, VITA
station at Washington City. When stanton vss
thrown from his carriage and so badly injured ih..
he required the services OF a professional nurse.
Robinson was assigned 70 look after him On h.
night when Booth shot the President and Payne
made an attack upon Stanton, Robinson was n
the secretary's room The assassin. on entering
was seized b. Robinson. but he succeeded In 81.
lacking the Secretary. But for Rohlnsons pres
ence Mr. Stanton might have been killed god
medal was given to Robinson by Congress tor his
services and when Hayes came 10 the Whln
House he was made a major and paymaster In The
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Is also room for the gentle play OF the imagina-
ton In the phrase "up to tnat time. II seems
that chose who knew him best cherished me
belief that his nomination was probability
''yct when it came 1t surprised many OF hi" most
ardent supporters" Only the quotation OF the
sentence or two that follow can do justice to u
scene that bids fair to become historic. "Ihe
might before his nomination Mr.. Bryan
sat in his room in n hotel and confidently pre-
"dcted that the Convention would nominate him
ION the morrow When the news came that he
had been nominated his selfcommnnd did not
desert him He was calm ard cool. A
''gravcr expression came over his face, his eyes
were bright but he betrayed no sign OF exalted
feeling" There YOU have It, Again this great
man was not surprised Why should he. them
beray n sign of exalted feeling: He knew it
was going to happen. and was, of course, JUS
titled In being calm and cool
No ono. We submit eau pcrlse this narrative
even in the dsiointed form in which we have
been forced to give ii. without seeing that the
head Of the Chicago ticket is no ordinary man
Has anybody the audacify to doubt that he Is
Man of Destiny? If he is not, we should like
10 know where they turn out that type. He be
ieves In himself. He has pevcr failed to fore
see his successes Many time he has surprised
his friends, never has he surprised himself
Even when nominated for the most exalted office
in the Nation his sclf-command did not desert
him." and "he betrayed no sign Of exalted feel
ing Here. truly. is parsonage to be reckoned
with One cannot holp wondering when Bryan
will again surprise his friends, but not himself.
and whether he will be surprised. for once in his
life when he finds himself buried out of sight
in November by the voters Of the Nation who
believe that the Eighth Commandment is not
dead letter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
SWINDLING By ACT or CONGRESS.

Messrs. Bryan and Sevall arc standing on
platform which containswith their full ap
prova-thls plank.
I'VE demand the free and unlimited coin
nEc of both silver md gold Mt the present
legal rntio Of 16 to I. without waiting for
the aid consent Of my other nation. VIC
ema nd TINT the stan rd silver dollar shall
be n full legal tender, equally with gold. for
nIl debts, public and private md we favor
such legislation ms Will prevent for the
future the decentralization of any kind of
legnl-tendcr money by private contract"
That means that men are to be compelled TO
accept ffty-three cents as full payment Of one
dollar. and are to be restrained from demanding
or from contracting to receive one hundred cents
on the dollar. 1t means swindling by act of
Congress, nothing more and nothing less.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
MONEY AND BUSINESS

To ind stocks averaging as low as they do
row one has to so back more thar seventeen
years. to esrly days In 1879 before there had
been time for the benefits Of specie RESUMPTION
TO be felt The market has seen some severe
dcpressions since In 1884 the lowest average
was Sal ~. June p: In 1893 II was SAL II July
81; at the lowest point after the Venezuela
message last winter 1t was $40 90 December %
Then II gradually rose above $50 in February
and again to $50 June H. on account Of the ST
Louis declaration. but under the Influence If
Organism had fallen to $40 81 at the close Sat
urday The decline last week averaged So II
per share for railroads. and 81 - per share for
Trusts Manhattan fell liz. Burlington lO,s
Sugar 81. St Paul ia. Chicago Gas IA. Rock
Island and Northwestern over g. and Western
Union and Louisville and Nashville or over
Sales for the week Notwithstanding this decline
were only 1l57 800 shares Of which Sugar
counted for 2t3. 100 and four Trust stocks to-
gether 36iOOO shares. St Paul 1872 OOO and the
eight largest railroad stocks together 10000
II is noteworthy that sales have been unusually
large of stocks In which foreign markets have
most interest But the Earrowness OF transac-
tons indicates that the fall comes rather be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
THF MADNESS OF THE PEERS.

The British House Of Lords has already COM
mitted serious blunder and seems inclined 10
90 on and make II the greatest in years. if not
in the whole history OF the Gilded Chamber.
Further mutilation Of the Land bill. or even
persistence in the mutilation already effected.
must produce evil consequences which will be
felt by the whole nation. They will materially
embarrass the Government and weaken the Con-
servative-J nionst party. Most Of all, though
perhaps least Of all to be regretted. they will
react with deadly force upon the House Of Lords
itself sweeping away the last vestige Of It's
shndowy moral authority and dealing the heavi-
est blow Of modern times against its legal au-
thority and its very constitution.
There may be those who will attempt to draw
a parallel between this treatment Of the Land
bill and the rejection of Mr.. Gladstone's Home
Rule bill few years ago. II will he hopelessly
incomplete There Is n radical difference be-
tween the two cases Whether the Lords were
justifiable in rejecting Home Rule need not
be rediscussed At least they had logical
argument in favor Of their course The House
of Commons, they said. was trying to make a
great constitutional change upon which the ma
ton had no opportunity OF expressing It's opin-
ion, and 10 which n large minority Of the Com
mons was Tdulcdll! OppOseu, WHeIeioIt tne
House of Lords was entirely within its right
and duty in exercising suspensory veto until
the measure could be passed upon by the cleo
torate Of the United Kingdom. That was the
argument. But In no respect does 1t apply 10
the present case. The House Of Commons Is
proposing no constitutional change: the bill is
opposed by no considerable minority, and every
man in his senses knows perfectly well that
If 1t were submitted to the electorate tomorrow
1t would be overwhelmingly approved or If mod
flied at all would be made more radical and less
TO the liking Of the Lords
The Peers are therefore going far beyond their
claim TO exercise a suspensory veto upon mat
ter concerning which popular sentiment Is not
known The House OF Lords is setting itself I'D
as the equal OF the House OF Commons In legis
lative authority. II is declaring its right 10 re-
verse, absolutely and finally, the will OF the ma
TONS elected representatives That such preten
sions on the part Of that long morbund Cham
her will be tolerated by the British electorate
Is jnconcevabe. The rejection OF Home Rule
cDused the Radicals to cry Down with the
House Of Lords.' and even Liberals and some
Conservatives 10 say the Upper Chamber must
be either 'Inended or ended Rejection or
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

There is something for all NEWCOMERS to
rejoice at in the news that contract has at
last been let for the repaving of Fifth-ave with
asphalt. The new pavement will extend from
Ninth-st to Fifty-ninth-st.. and IT is expected
that the work will be begun in less than three
weeks This improvement has been long desired.
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Th, greatest achievement OF the late Sir William
Robert Grove was probably the invention of par
ticular form OF galvanlc battery. In which
serious difficulty formerly encountered was over
come. He found a way to prevent the adhesion
Of hydrogen to one pole of the cell and the rapid
diminuton Of the latter's activity In conse-
quence. Our old textbooks used TO assure us
solemnly that both the Grove and the Daniels
battery would yield constant current for
four or FIVE hours How dreadfully old fash
toned that sounds now. To-day. when we want
TO generate electricity, we don't rely on chemical
devices any more. Instead. we hitch big
waterfall or a steam engine to a machine made
up Of magnets and coils Of wire. and when the
combination IS set at work. we get a constant
current for days. weeks and months at . time.
To the perfectng OF the dynamo very
largely the enormous and continually increasing
use Of electricity at the present time. Gramme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

No one who has read the speeches made by Mr.
Bryan while on his way from Lincoln 10 Chicago
will question the wisdom Of his decision 10 leave
Chicago late last evening and do the greater part
of his journey TO Pittsburg by night 1t clearly
Is wise for him 10 avoid as many opportunities
for speech-nakng as possible. We note also that
certain exigencies will make IT necessary for
the Popocrat candidate to leave Pittsburg at
such an hour that good many miles on his way
TO New-York will he covered while he sleeps. II
may he assumed by the charitable that the candi-
date is saving himself for the effort Of his life"
at Madison Square but many people will prefer
10 think that the speeches reported in the last
two days are an adequate measure OF the man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

Ohio will this week he more than usually n
centre of political interest for the rest or the
country. though 1t will probably be quiet week
for Major Mckinley. who hopes to he able TO
devote good deal of time to the preparation OF
his letter of acceptance. This will he his most
significant utterance during the campaign. and III
It he will discuss the leading issues in the most
thorough manner. The formal opening of the
campaign in Ohio will take place next Saturday,
when n big rally will be held ut Columbus. On
that occasion speeches of exceptional Importance
will be made by Senator Sherman and Senator
elect Foraker who arc sure TO attract as large
an audience as can possibly get within sound or
their voices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
day the photograph Of the evangelist reproduced,
together with picture of his home In Northheld.

The thoughts Of many bicycle riders VIII he
turned during this week toward Louisville. where
the National meet of the League Of American
Wheelmen Is 10 be held The middle OF the not
test month Of the year seems chosen as inc
time for such gathering in n Southern city, but
II the weather is not too unfavorable pro-
gramme Of much interest (which will be found
In detail in another column will he carried out
The track where the races will take place mas
the reputation of being one Of the hnest III the
country and general expectation Will ne d'shp
pointed II several new records are not MADE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

The prospect of getting a semblance Of rapid
transit by elevated read seems now exceedingly
dim There was never any hope of securing
what the city needs. and must have. in this way
but still the people would have been glad Of
such relief as the Manhattan company might
he able to give pending the construction OF
real rapid-transit system. Ii was asserted that
the company's recent proposal its ultl-
matum. The proposition has been rejected for
good and sufficient reasons. Whether the Man
haitian people Will consider the matter further
remains to be seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

An alarming report considering how soo, \,
Bryan is TO visit this city. comes FRI m Me u,
II Is that the Popocratic candidate TO- Prs,,.- >
Is suffering from cyclone on the lungs ~
malady. although comparatively unknown IN q,
East, Is a common affection among Ws.,.-
statesmen. The prevalence Of cyclones o..
and small, in the Yves; ia generally known
1t Ia. therefore. not surprising that a sta,s.r.
out On the prairies. taking In his supply of w,..
for an eight hour days labor at saving IN. "
ton. should occasionally swa low q young -,
undeveloped "twIster." a cyclone Is A terra,
thing. whether on the lungs or Oh the pI..'
II IL hard indeed. 10 say in which case II IA A.
terrible With one afflicted as it Is now a,
MI Bryan is 1t is speak or bust" II thh,
port regarding the candidate proves true. =
cratorical records of the country. amateur Al
professional. are likely to be badly Smashed
Boss Mclaughlin is one Of the men On rho-
the regular Democrats are able 10 count ev.-,
time. In point Of regularity he ard hs ~.
ganization are even more scrupulOGs than Tar-
many Hall To the leaders OF the now Dsrs..
racy the Brooklyn boss is just now an objec, ~
special interest One Of his recent visitors Va.
Senator Hi; another has been Treasurer s.
John. and Senator Jones is expected IN a day o.
two 1t is true the Boss has several times 4.
clared that he was "out OF politics but ri.
IDENTIFY the politicians take his remark to thai
effect In a purely Pickwickian sense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

siemens Edison, Westinghouse and re1te -
done infinitely more for civilization than g.
whose methods are now about as avaiIah,. =
rubbing a cats back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

Mr. Bryan has been quoting Emerson IN n.
cago. 1t Is strange that he did not reserv. ;.
resource for Boston. ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

Up to the hour Of going to press no news had
been received regarding the resignation of the
Hon Hoke Smith How much longer will the
country have to walt for intelligence on this
important subject?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10

The prolonged hot season is beginning TO tell in
the number of sunsrokes. On Sunday there Is
less reason for cxertion than on working days.
and yet more than thirty deaths from sunstrOke
occurred yesterday In this city and its vicinity.
while he prOstrations not fatal number above a
hundred. Late in the evening there some
mitigation Of the heat. but no relief Of a substan-
tial character is 10 be looked for today II the
Weather Bureau be trusted. Moderation in
all things should be the rule and practice OF the
wise in the conditions that confront us. II misery
loves company. II may be n source Of satisfaction
10 New-YOrkers to know that the entire country
east of the Mississippi is suffering in much the
same way, while in many Western towns far
higher temperatures have been recorded than
New-York has yet experienced
Mr. ID. /. Moody Is a man who can do many
things well Although not an ordained minister.
his remarkable work as an evangelist has placed
his name with those Of Wesley and Whtefeld
and Fjnney OF limited education himself, he has
estoblh he'd four institutions In which there are
every wear more than n thousand young men ana
women unable for the most part otherwise 10
secure the advantages OF which he was deprived
In his youth His Bible conferences are attended
by other thousands. and now he Is enlarging his
influence and seeking 10 reach non-church goers
by sending religious literature into hundreds OF
homes Mr.. Moody Is modest man. but his
friends wiz be gratAed TO see in The Tribune to-
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