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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20
PERSONAL.
"rupt Judas.

Miss Fanny Crosby. the hymn writer. is now more
than seventy years Of age Though she has been
blind almost from birth, she Is always happy and
cheerful. For thirty-two years she has been In the
employ OF a firm in this city: Among the HYMNS
which she has written are safe IN the Arms Of
jesus and Rescue the Perishins
The Prince Of Wales recently Inspected Derby
picture which is under way for him at Newmarket.
The picture shows the two leaders, Persmmon
and ST Frus1uin, within a stride Of the winning
post with the remainder OF the field scattered In Z
lengthening tail
AT his recent visit to the University Of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller made an address. In the course
Of which he turned the joke neatly on hts audience
He was referring to the money be had given 10 the
University. and then remarked: 1T Is but the b.
Ginning when he interrupted by frantic
ard long-continuCd applause. everybody sup
posed that he was about TO anh2unge more con-
trbutons After the applause had ended. however,
he continued thus: And you are gong on 10 hnsh
the work"
Jules Simon left no will. but short time before
his death gave to his friend. NJ. Leon Cohn BIT Of
paper on which with feeble fingers he had written
his last wishes. Among them was request for the
following inscription to be placed on nis tomo-
stone: Jules Simon. lNl-lSSo. Dieu-fatrie-
Liberte"
Belgium PAPERS say that NJ A. de Gerlachs. the
Belgian explorer will be ready TO start on his voy.
age to the Antarctic regions by the middle OF Sep
TENDER The sum OF money already collected by
private subscription. and including the 1900 voted
by the Chamber Of Deputies. amounts TO $50
and although at first fl0oG0 was estimated as the
amount necessary. this estimate has been extended
TO fl2o0) Lieutenant de Gerlachc Is OF the State
Marine. and will have absolute command OF The
rOogist. astronomer, hydroerapner. CHEMIST
geoogist, and 4 ioctor In medicine and natural
science. The crew Will include two harpoOners for
the capture Of whales with which the Antarctic
waters arc said TO abound.
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not actually hostile to it, Mr.. Harrington, for
the Parnelltes, thinks the bill Il fairly good
one. which ought to be passed. And Mr. Healy,
who probably knows more about the land ques
ton than any other man in Ireland since Mr.
Parncl-that was Mr. Parncl's estimate OF
him-has offered some amendments which the
Government has accepted, and Is Oh the whole
friendly to the measure. First-class leader
ship could readily carry the bill through. intact
But such leadership the Government does not
at present seem To possess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

her In her season Of perm. She Win not Ana NJ
her enemies or unmindful Of the good relatiore
which ought always to subsist between M
never disturbed or likely to be. except by her
own action. less and less liable to repetition a
our prosperity and power increase
-
1--WE are opposed to life tenure IN the pubss~
service. We favor appointme nts based uuo.
merit. fixed terms Of ONCE. and such an a.
ministratiOn of Civil Service laws as will A..
ford equal opportunities to all citfseus -
ascertnined htness."
This Is the declaration Of the Chicago platform
which Good Government says "accords with
the rest Of the wild &c onoclasm Of the creed" Of
Bryan's supporters. and has turned all friends
Of Civil Service Reform from the candidate who
favors rotation In Office" with its hoary abuses.
to the Republicans. who promise to extend thu
merit system.
A bright Rochester Democrat has been maxine
a study Of the financial problem to find out the
philosophy of the silver craze, and has hit upon
a novel and suggestive explanation. Tho
Friendship for silver" Is due to the ENGAGING
qualities of that metal, which fascinate all sus.
ceptible souls, Just as pretty girl inspires love
in the hearts OF generous youth which old cur.
mudgeons, lost in their ledgers and gold rolla
carnot understand. This Rochester man began
studying the minute Bryan was brought forward
and by the time he was nominated he found
that the silver men were right was surprised
that he did not discover it before and believed
that the New-York delegates to Chicago would
have trouble in apoogizing to their constituents
for misrepresenting them. This was all because
"slver Is a very seductive metal, and can un.
"derstand now why the devil took silver to cor.
"rupt Judas"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

The mere possibility that Abram S. Hewitt
William Steinway and William 4. Grace may
sloak at Republican mass-neetins is enough
to make men stare. But the fact that these gen
tlamen are considering just that action is elo-
quent testimony to the force Of patriotism which
can make men rise above the associations Of
years and together with those whom they have
steadily opposed. work for National honor and
prosperity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

Much qualification will be caused by the con-
tinued Improvement in the condition of Mr..
Cornelius Vanderbilt who was reported by his
physicians last evening to be better than at
any time since the attack which Frustrated
him last Tuesday. The rejoicing is not CON
fined to Mr. Vandcrbt's numerous friends, but
will be shared by large numbers of people who
know him only by reputation and through his
good works There is every reason to believe
that his recovery will be@rapid and&omplete,
unless some unookca,for drawback occurs
As soon as possible At is the intention. to re-
move Mr. Vanderbilt from the city to Newport.
where the surroundings will be more favorable
to his restoration toNhealth. 1t is believed that
this may be done safely in a fortnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

An appeal for money to carry on its work has
been issued by the Mckinley League or TINS
State and will be found elsewhere in this pa
per. The League is engaged In vigorous
campaign in behalf of sound money. 1t is hold
ing public meetings and distributing literature
on the subject; ii will also send out workers to
canvass from house to house, from shop to
shop. FROM farm to farm. To do the work 1t
has in hand it needs funds, and it makes its
appeal to Republicans and Democrats alike.
1t depends on voluntary contributions to keep
its treasury supplied. 1t has asked for nothing
from the Republican National Committee or
any other outside source.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

vision Of the Electors. at least in certain States
between the Poruliss and the Democrats
Altogether there will he material enough III
the Convention for firstclass shndy and an
open rupture between the conflicting elements
is by no means improbable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

I'VE favor such Legislation ns will prevent
for the future decentralization of any kind
of IrgaI-tender money ny private contract"
This is part of the platform of crowd of
Socialists who have usurped the rule of the
Democratic party and dare to talk OF Jefferson
and personal liberty while plotting to forbid
man to make perfectly honest contract to ex
change gold for some other commodity.
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The Brooklyn man, or tie Ner-Jersey man. IA
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he is in Amcri,a or abroad. No other NeT- York
paper prints the Brcok'yn and Ner-Jeysey ntws
IN its regular city and mail editions. ImO papers
for the expense ~ one.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

"rhe Courer-JOurnal." of Louisville, has
done service to the cause OF honesty and
sound money by collecting the opinions Of a
large number of workingmen on the question
forced on the attention Of the country by the
Chicago Convention The result and some of
the terse expressions Of the men talked with
are presented on another page Opinions were
obtained from 400 men, all of whom have
hitherto been affiliated with the Democratic
party. 1t is significant of much that 229 de
clared their opposition TO the Chicago platform
and candidates, while only 1876 were ready to
support Bryan and free silver; the remaining
Al were non-ccmmittal The men were taken
at random. and their declarations may fairly
be accepted as an authoritative indication Of
DoljtIcal sentiment in Louisville 1t is an ell
courag ing indication The wOrkingmen Of the
country have Il vita interest in the pending
campaign. If they are all as clear-sighted as
those in the Kentucky city. they will roll up a
tremendous majority against silver and repudi-
alton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

The new Chicago Directory has altogether 100
much Johnson in it. Five thousand four nun
dred persons bearing that euphonious patronyme
are enrolled upon it's pages, as against i,Zoo
Smiths. No wonder there Is talk OF social revo-
lutions and things when the ancient and con-
servative family of Smith loses its supremacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

The POpulist Convention. which Will open IN
~. Louis on Wednesday. is likely to have some
stormy experiences before its deliberations are
ended. II a certain element could have It's way
unoppOsed all would be easy sailing This Is
the element which fayOrs the Endorsement or
the candidates and platform set up nj Chicago.
Bryan has many friends among the delegates,
but there will he strong opposition to such n
programme. Some favor the nomination Of
Bryan for President, with an out-andont Pop
ulist for second place, aud others want a d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

1--WE are opposed to the Issuing of interest
bearing bonds of the United states In time
Of peace"
The framcrs of this phrase OF the Bryan plat
form would probably forbid man borrowing
money 10 buy food when at peace. but commend
him for borrowing to buy gun when angry
with his ncghbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

Sir Charles Dixie thinks that some time within
ten years England will be obliged to fight the
whole Continent alone not having been able to
preserve a single ally. We hope 1t viii not come
to this but If 1t does ii may lead her to serious
consideration of how II all came about. why Is
she so detested by the other nations that she
cannot retain one to be her friend and ally in ex-
tremtty? THE London Spectator wonders
where we shall be In such an eventuality. We
shall be at home. as usual. attending strictly to
business keeping out Of rows ourselves as much
as possible and willing to do good turn to
anv Of our neighbors who deserve or need It,
though II IL contrary tn our policy to mix In any
OF their uuarrels. We Will not surreptitiously
helm one Of them to send out cruisers against the
commerce of another, do anything else In a
coyertly hostile manner In short. we shall pre-
serve an attitude Of neutrality. and so FAR a.
our good Offices are availing. shall try To Keep
the peace among the nations. We hope Sir
Charless forecast may not be realized. ana Great
Britain may increase the prospect OF such an
issue by so conducting herself toward her neigh
eors that they win not al hasten to sosneon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-20

As many bridges should now he CONNECTING
Ncw-York and Brooklyn az span the Thames
within the limits OF London.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-16

receive Rex and escort him to the City
Hall. Here the Mayor Of the city gives
the keys Of New Orleans TO King Rex;
and for the next forty-eight hours he
is monarch of the Crescent City.
One of the delightful features Of the
Mardi Gras is the presence of many
/ visiting military companies. These
come from the North, East and West.
Every city that has regiment de-
serving a vacation makes its prepar-
ations to send the boys to New Orleans
for the Mardi Gras. The military COM
panies Of the city entertain them and
the first day Of the Mardi Gras they
are entertained by Rex at a grand BAN
quet. The blue coats and the gray mix,
and it is held that the Mardi Gras has
united the North and South quicker
than any other thing has ever done.
The procession Of Rex takes place
after the city has become his. This
procession lies through the main streets
of New Orleans and is a grand pageant.
Nothing has ever been known to excel
the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade.
A feature of this is the allegorical
floats. These represent the history of
the city, the Court of Napoleon, Of
which a visit to New Orleans always re-
minds you, and all the allegorical fig
ures of history. Famous pictures are
represented, NEUROLOGICAL subjects are
portrayed, all the incidents of the
United States and finally come great
brilliant pageants so intricate, so vast
and so venturosome for street use that
a fire engine follows them for fear OF
flames or personal danger.
Visitors telling of the Mardi Gras
add . bit to its interest by putting ro-
nance to fact. They like to draw the
great feast as a great riot. They put
license in the place of liberty, and they
would have you believe that it is not
safe to venture out of doors by day or
night in the beautiful city while King
Rex is abroad. But the Mardi Gras is
not conducted that way.
IN the trees Of New Orleans during
the parade you see grinning monkeys
With big heads and preternaturally
white teeth. You see all sorts Of
strange animals scrambling up to the
branches, and YOU behold, worming its
way through the boughs. the most i'm
possible reptiles and the oldest tropicaI
creatures. As you pass underneath Won
may be showered with nuts or showed
under with bits Of tinsel and paper. or
you may get rap upon the head with
tail Of snake. But you take it all
IN good part, for Rex is coming-Rex
preceded by a gay bodyguard; Rex with
his pageant; Rex with his brilliancy
and merriment.
Through the middle CT the streets are
ranks Ct carnivalers. They are dressed
in strange array, with strange noses.
noses that tell You they are from Me-
phist0's regions cousins of His Majesty
CT horns and tail There is no law for
costume, and all can parade who step
out into the procession and keep ahead
Of the lights &C the chariot following.
Progress mus. he made if Rex is 20 full
fl his whole programme.
The programme of Mar1i Gras is
regulated by the societies of the city,
who form themselves in Mardi Gras
committees. Their first meeting is
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live in the North Of the hold which
these two days take upon the city.
The Governor and his staff are the
leaders in the merrymaking. The
Mayor and his associates are at the
head of the professions. The Greys of
Tle South. the Louisiana Artillery. the
Continental Guards, all the great mill
it-vy bodies are ION duty during Nardi
Gras to assist in receiving guests and
pay homage to Rex, and are part of
the carnival.
FUN BEFORE FASTING.
The Feast OF the Mardi Gras is moth
ing more nor less than TWO days
merrymaking preceding the solemnity
of Lent. The fun begins ShrOve Mon
day and lasts until midnight Tuesday.
Then Ash Wednesday is ushered in,
and the carnival people, stripping their
gay toggery from head to heels, troop
to the churches and fall upon their
knees in prayer. Their deyotions are
of thankfulness to God for the JOY OF
the past few days.
The New Orleans Mardi Gras is one
of the most aristOcratic Of functions.
but it is of a nature in which all take
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held secretly-some say on Ash We'd
nesday-tO gec ready fer next years
Mardi Gras. They tell that it is held
in their festival clothes, the hour the
Mardi Gras closes, so as to give every
second Of the next twelyemonth for
them to prepare.
Many secret societies" are formed
for the two days of the Mardi Gras.
The Sons Of Comus," the Knight
Jewellers" and other names playing
upon Rex and Comus-the two kings
are adopted by the young men Of the
city. The day before the Mardi Gras
the young men announce that they are
going to be gone a few days; and no one
in the family says ''where?" They are
going to the club to dress up and get
ready for the Mardi Gras parade.
THE QUEEN.
Meanwhile the young women are get
ting ready for the Mardi Gras ball.
There are balls all over the city. All
classes of society, down to the poorest
jewellers. indulge in dance" At the
great ball Rex chooses his queen. ald
with her takes a tour Of many ball
rooms. receiving the homage Of the as
sembled military companies, Of the re-
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Some times Rex is an obstinate King
and will not reveal his face ever; and
then the rest OF the year the merry
makers are wondering who Rex real
~ was" That he was a leader of So
ciety in the aristocratic Amerco-Frencn
city is taken Tor granted. Surely For
did he not chose a Queen from out the
very ranks Of New Orleans swelldom.
BEX'S ARRIVAL.
Rex comes to New Orleans upon a
ship, generally. The vessel is very beau
TRULY decorated and it is filed with
"cOuriers." men who wear gay cos
tunes and pay continual homage TO
their King. Perhaps Rex is steering
the craft with a floral rudder while his
courtiers are grouped around him. All.
presumably, have come from the North
All wear small masks with noses that
disguise effecJUally; and behind them
are groups of ladies Of the court" who
by the way are young men dressed as
women; for it is not good etiquette for
the girl meTrymakers to appear mask
ed in the streets. They wait for the
Mardi Cras ball.
At the wharf the military companies
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-16

To may re tride warm .u suubaked ST.
Louis ne the season Of the year for which
lae I'ei ,.'.i,'" '','''"' COW e"-'o Is seq
Greatly the poorer people l"ere IIy tAer
pancakes ON the hot sidewalk .n mdsum-
,, h,,- -rs~, lie. r,,f+sv,.f-- o. ,s,-,,,-
--0''' '"'
Tecse, q sof- OF anrNotdlon. W1lch mas
recoucilel a. host of prospective delegates
-, .re s..rtIor They know chat they
y,.,,i -,,s.- .rs Nrsso-,~i c"'9-,s, "s v-5i-5
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ception committees and the dancers.
No one takes liberties with Rex. All
bow before his fair queen. who is the
most beautiful girl in city of marvel
lousy beautiful women.
There is a parade both days CT the
Mardi Gras-Monday and Tuesday,
Tuesdays parade being the more elab-
crate. In each Rex is differently
dressed. At one he may be a wonder
full flying creature hanging suspended
by ribbons, king of the universe! At
another an imposing majesty in vel
vets and furs. But he is King Rex Of
the Mardi Gras however apparelled.
He is chosen from his fitness in mat
ters social, diplomatic and histriolic.
But his queen is picked for her social
rank and beauty. To have been Queen
of the Mardi Gras is enough triumph
for the life Of one woman.
The first Queen Of the Mardi Gras
was Mrs. Walker Fearn, who was prom
inent with Mrs Potter Palmer in the
Worlds Fair She is now the wife of
one Of Mr. Cleveland's appointees to
Egypt. Each year the picture of the
queen in her robes is loylier than the
last.
The secret of the Mardi Gras revel,
prominent people say, is a twOfold one
its high tone, maintained year after
year, and the way it is participated in
by the whole city Mardi Gras is
legal holiday in Louisiana and in Ala
bama, like Fourth of July or Washing
tons Birthday. Other cities attempt
ing a carnival have not succeeded in
making it unanimous enough to al
low business men the privilege of clos
ing their places Of business and taking
part. With the business men at work
in shop and Office no carnival can hold
the attention Of the people. In New
Orleans the very bone and sinew of the
city is taken for the bone and sinew of
the Mardi Gras.
COST OF MARDI GRAS.
What Mardi Gcas costs is something
that is kept as secret as the name of
Rex himself. Much is done by private
contributions. Many individuals spend
money for decorations. 1t is like any
city draped for a holiday. You bring
in your flags and bunting next morn
ing.
Other festivals have been held that
were exclusively for those who could
pay, as ice palaces. But the Mardi
Gras is as free as the pavement Of the
streets; and the keeping of it up, year
after year, is a matter Of national pride
TO this country in a tabulations of the
great carniyals OF history.
FRANK HARRIS.
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WnRsE THAN POKFR.

81 could sit down and have good
cry"
1t was just daybreak. She stood at
the foot of the bed with her husbands
trousers in her hand.
And to think ] believed him when
he said he would never gamble again"
she went on How angry | became
when al my friends laughed at me for
thinking man could swear off such a
vicei l suspected he was at It again
when he dressed up last evening and
went out for what he called a little
walk. He had $50 in his pocket then
now there's only seven cents"
"Huilow interrupted her husband,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-16

suddenly waking UP. What foolish
ness are you at now?"
You may we'll call it foolishness,'
she snapped out. Il was looking
through your pockets FOR money"
well, my dear, you chose the wrong
time" he replied with sad smile.
q should say 1 did" she returned.
81 never knew you to lose more than so
in a night before, but this time it's
800
That's your blame" he replied.
"My blame?" she echoed How
can you say SO? I've done all l could
10 reform YOU"
That's the very reason" he return
ed. 81 felt a little Religious last even
ing and dropped into enc of your
church fairs. New York Herald.