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Aearas-O. r Eolcoush. BENJAMIN Mar
IN. " - Ree1er. RltEV!lle.
Asots--T =. Benedict. J. y. BCggan,
7. II. RtrEh an. :. A Wetssen<el.
ChehaIis-C =. White. CcSuopoHs: D-.
Y. G. H4i. E,usa; J ". pivnolss. Monte
Saro: O. c. chase, Eo1ula-n; r. .. Decke-
aaeh. Ocosta. Joseph 3. Dabney. Samuel
sem. Aberdeen.
ClauaE.a--AE- J. Ca-riEan. chairman: John
~. Fell. George u. Gale. Z : Myers. II.
J. Yapzstt. WIZ =. Sparks, Port Angeles.
Clarke-S- SRst.aEd. Z. q. Crawford. A.
4 T.s7ssgey. Myron k.ss. :. = Fletchsr. =.
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AN ARMENIAN HEROINE.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: private letter from an English friend who
has latey visited the OF several Of the Ar
n-enian massacres tolls an incident which have
not Vet seen in print. At OOrfa where several
thousand Armenians were massacred or burned IN
the great church. large number of young women
were carried off. For some time it was not known
what had become of them. Then 1t was learned
that they had been distributed among various
harers in Oorfa and elsewhere. Some weeks later
a foreign physician resident in another city was
sent for secretly to attend a sick woman. My
friends letter continues:
He was led by many winding passages 70 an
inner room In a Turkish house, ana there ne louhd
one Of these poor OOrfa girls dyins from the re
silts of the treatment she had received. She was
i'm delirun and kept calling out IN Armenian. ana
Tho Turks wanted to know what n was that Sne
sai1 The doctor evaded their inquiries, Tor IN
ruth it was a constant reiteraton or her falth
and a refusal to deny it, Il am a Christian am
a Christian was all her cry In few hours she
lad Zone where the wicked from troubling
and Inc weary at rest
II there had been much courageous Christi
anitv in the Governments of all the six "Christian
powers put together as in that one dying girl the
a,rocities would have been stopped long ago win a
strong hand ALICE STONE BLACKWELL"
London. July %. 1890
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Washington. d. c.. July IS. 1896.


Hon William ]. Bryan. Lincoln Neb.
Dear Sir: As the Democratic nominee Tor the
Presidency standing on "A frce-sver PLATFORM
supposc YOU will allow an American citizen to ask
you a few questions which he believes II VIII pene-
fit two classxs OF silver advocates to have an
swcred. namely. the cotton raisers Of the South
and the wheat raiscrs Of the West
J. Is II not contended by you and other free-silver
advocates that the fall in the prices of cotton ana
wheat is due to the appreciation in the value OF
gold?
2 Do you not claim that If the value or THESE
commodities was measured in silver as standard
of value instead of gold. the price OF both cotton
and wheat would be increased?
g. Is It not also contended by you that the pres
ent low price silver is due to the fact that 1t Is
denied free coinage at the minis Of this country
and that II It were given the same rights as gold
Il would increase in value. and l6 TO become the
proper ratio OF value between the two metals? .
II by the free coinage OF silver the ratio OF
value between the two metals should be made l6
TO / would il make any difference in the price OF
cotton or wheat whether they were measured III
gold or silver? A., -, =,
3 Is it possible to both increase the price OF
cotton and wheat and make 31li. grains or silver
equal in value % Is grains OF gold
s. Would not a law making TWO pecks instead OF
four bushel be quite as effective In raising the
price of wheat?
/ ask these questions because believe their
consideration and answering Will disclose some
truths about this silver question which the Amerl-
can people are entitled to know. Yours respect
fulv s HERBERT GlESY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-10
THE DUTY OF VOTERS TO WORK.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The present emergency In political affairs
* one which calls upon every patriotic citizen
10 exert himself to the utmost TO secure the tri-
umph of Republican principles. The regular sub
scribers of The Tribune constitute large body Of
intelligent men who are qualified TO render good
service to the cause, in many ways by their IN
divduaI efforts Each of us should consider
himself bound TO do his utmost in the great cam
pairn of education which has now begun par
ticularly as to tho question of sound money.
All OF us can send copies OF The Tribune to
doubtful voters after have read them. AL OF
us can do the same with good documents after We
have read them. Most of us can contribute money
10 the local committees TO aid IN the work
Some OF us can take the stump some
Of us can get up clubs of subscribers to Ihe
Weekly Tribune All of can study hard and
prepare ourselves discuss the topics of the cam
paign with our neighbors. Some of us can write
effectively for the press. Many of US can CORE,
spond actively through tho mails to STIR up Inc yea
OF tho Indifferent, cnlighten the InisiniorIncd
and 10 suggest wise measures for the conduct or
the battle for the right 49,, -, l., .
Never except in 1851 has the Nation been In such
night for the salvation OF the Republic Let The
Tribune readers stand shoulder to shoulder ana
nray 10 Almighty God to save the state. and the
result will be manifest by great triumph IN NO
Washinrton July o. 1896
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HUMOR IN THE SITUATION.

To The Editor on The ITIDuHt
Sir: sense Of humor is not a necessary ad-
junct to political party. yet its utter absence IN
tho Rcnublican party of to-day IL something to be
regretted as abnormal. one has but to listen 10
the remarks of the average Democrat OF to-day
and to note the silence Of the Republican hearers
to become convinced that any shadow OF humor
has departed root and branch from the adnerents
OF the Republican party.
1t Is difficult to understand how Repuplcah
can hear unmoved the calm insistence OF the Demo-
Gratis following Mr.. Whitneys remarks; how
Republican can listen unmoved to the supuiauons
and requirements of the Democrats as to now me
Republicans shall conduct themselves and about
what shall be the Republican orator REMARKS IN
against their own candidates. the election OF whom
would cause equal disaster to Democrats as "
Eenuhlicans and for which candidates the Demo
cratic party Is re sponsblc and for whose existence
the Republican party is absolutely innocent me
"eiiiu U - a., 1sq6 a. G..
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A HOUSE BUILT IN 1892.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue OF even date there Is an arucle
from THE Cleveland Leader stating that there
stands an old house in Greenbush. y. Y, opposite
Albany which is the oldest house in America nav
ing been built in 1912. wish TO call the attention
Of YOUR readers house that was erected IN
1899 which | have personally inspected, ana OF
which | have a photograph. 1t is in an eXceiIeh'
state Of preservation and is occupied by the super
intendent of the farm attached to It, Here Is
description: Old stone house, in Guilford, Conn.,
sunnosed 70 he the Oldest house standing and in
habited in the United States; built for the hrst
minister in the town. in 1899. and also used as a
fertilization against the Indians
The walls are three feet thick. 1t Is said that
the first marriage IN the town celebrated IN
this house ard that the Wedding table was tur,
nished with the substantial luXures OF pork ana
peas CT,
1t is now owned by Mrs. Sarah Cone. OF stock,
bridge, Mass. and has fine farm of some 5D
acres attached tc II. ,.
The rocks used in its construction were brought
on ha nd barrows from a neighboring quarry -
Is. T. PEASE.
Crepnrold Hill Conn. July %, 1896.
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CHILDREN FORCED INTO THE SURF.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: DO the laws Of the State Of New-Jcrscy
afford any protection to children against the
wanton cruelty OF parents or older brothers and
sisters in forcing them into the surf? One can
see on this beach at almost any hour Of the
day small children. from three to six years old.
dragged or carried into the water in state OF
fright bordering on hystcria. often the parents
viii be laughing at the childs terror and screams
II cannot be said that such children are taken
INTO The water for benefit to health for they arc
FAR too young and fragile TO safely endure the
hook If they need salt bathing. IL IL with
snonre and rubbing | have seen bystanders
highly indignant with these mcrciless parents,
aud heard them express their feelings in no
measured terms; but what can they do?
TEL MS s. HAMLIN.
,,r,. PARK July
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SERMONS AT NORTHFIELD.
A BUSY DAY AT THE BIBLE CONFER
ENCE.


MANY SERVICES HELD-Two ENGLISH VISITORS
PREACr-MR. MOODY ON REST
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEl
East Northheld Mass. Aug 81 have never
..cn in Mortified many ministers and others
rbom | wish to hear speak l have during this
,,sek" These words spoken by Dwight J..
Moody at of the services last week. and the
visiting circumstance which gave rise to this
.,a,ement is in a way accountable for the wonder
,uly full programme which has been given to
,hose in attendance upon the conference. 1t is
to accordance with Mr.. Moody's general plan how.
over TO allow any well-known successful Christian
orker 20 depart from Northfeld without having
,okcn on the line OF work along which he has
with especial success.
Among those who have spoken the Rev II. A.
rorrey the successful superintendent Of the Moody
R,ble Institute in Chicago; the Rev. DR. James
GRAY Of the international Y. NJ c. A. Training
school of Springfield Mass; Booker T. Washing
ION an exponent Of the work among the negroes
at Tuskeegee University the Rev. Egerton r.
Young well known because of his noble life work
among the Indians OF the great Northwest, and the
pev Mr. Turner chaplain at Hampton Institute.
In M preceding session Of the Worlds Conference
soe there been a week that has been more COM
,e,a IN the variety OF the themes and discussions
oten M and In the intense degree of spiritual in
,ores, which has been manifested in every service.
From far and near people from the varied walks
Of life have gathered In great numbers TO attend
,h,s convention OF Christian workers.
BEGINNING THE DAY WITH PRAYER
The weather to-day has been almost perfect, ana
ovarvtbjng has seemed TO favor attendance upon
,ho numerous services throughout the day. The
hoa,v and seemingly impenetrable mist which al
os, daily arises from the waters Of the Connect
-. a., a few hours entirely dispeed by the
, ~ the sun Though there no breeze,
80 WAS not that sultry and thick atmosphere
vbicb has been so intentionally prevalent here the
vac, few DAYS From early morning until after the
ho,,rninr of the platform meeting in the auditorium
,here was general influx Of people from the small
towns which are so numerous around Mortified.
l, Is among the people OF these places. in school
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REST IN SAVING SOULS.

Mr. Moody made n plea for individual EFFORT In
the salvation of souls a OF finding rest
He urged husbands to bring their wives to Christ
sisters to bring brothers. and wives husbands and
that friends should plead with their unconverted
friends and draw them to Christ.
A Chicago woman became converted. but she was
afraid to tell her inldel husband This was the
cross she had to take up. She did rot find rest Tor
her soul until she did. Then. to her surprise. she
ious to become "A Christian. He was converted at
OF Mr.. Moody's meetings. and the wife and her
husband not only found rest themselves. but they
were the means OF leading many others into rest,
OF his meetings in that city. She was perse-
cuted by other members of her family. This made
her pray all the more The answer to her prayer
came, and father brother and two sisters rejoced
to attend the meetings which they had so per-
sistently rdiculed.
a boy was converted in Chicago. He asked Mr.
Moody to pray for his mother who called the Bible
pack Of lies and preachers canting hypocrites
One day she heard her boy pray. God save my
mother" The prayer answered. and the whole
family was converted within two weeks.
There Is rest for every one OF the people OF
Christ, II they will come TO Him Tor H. declared
Mr. Moody. "A mother was talking 10 her SICK
and dying child trying soothe the suffering one
that she would hear-of the haros and songs OF
Joy But mamma spoke the feeble child. l am
so sick 1t would give me pain to hear that music
The mother, gricved at the failure OF her words 10
Life. gushing from the Throne of God; and OF the
lovely scenes OF the New Jerusalem She talked az
length and finally paused. Mamma I'm too SICK
isped the diving child tired TO like those pretty
things Deeply panied. the mother tenneriy N.Y.. NJ
her child and pressed II her bosom, and the little
one said: Mamma this IL what wani.rcst-and
II Christ will take me His breast and let me rest
then would like TO go to Heaven now.
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A BOLTING POPULIST.

lie OBJECTS TO BEING HANDED OVER TO lHh
DEMOCRACY AND RETURNS TO THE REPUBi|-
CAN FOLD. WHENCE HE HAD sTRAYED'
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am Middle Of the Road Populist be'hs
dissatisfied with Republican manipuiators' joined
what believed to be true reform party. NO"
the Populist managers. instead of manfuiiy placing
a ticket in the field, propose to hand me over u
the Democracy No. sir, / Populist from
nrinc,nle Nov, I propose to vote and work for
the Republican ticket Mckinley and HOBART
| say that every honest Republican ana every
Democrat who went into the Popuist party wants I,
IN teach reform leaders a lesson that they VIII
never forget. They want to elect Mckinley ana
Hobart. -, ,,.,, 90 ,hoir
Then all future reform parties VIII Suck 10 tnsi
coIors and not indorse or ratfy other party canal
dates II our cause is right and just. let them ray
around our banncr-not make us get down 70 tn,ln
Reform will come. but must make an 0oJcGI re-
son for future reform leaders 10 follow Eiec'o' VI
Mckinley and Hobart will do IL o,.r,.rx
Ncw-York Aug. 3. 1896. JACOB d. TOO hNhi'
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BRYAN's BLAsPHEMoUs FIGURE

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am not politician although nave very
decided convictions on the issues involved in the
r,osent camuaicn However. there will be found
ncople enough to discuss them thoroughly between
now and the day OF election. But there Is more
involved IN the canvass than the tariff more than
finance; yes more than any Of the principles set
forth I'm the numerous platforms offered for public
acceptance IL Is not now Il question whether the
r.xt President shall be "A member OF any particular
roitsious body IL is not question whether he
sba.l have any religion at all or not. IL Is. how
over a very practical question whether the Chris
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Asbury Park. y. j.. July 80. lS-i.
REFORM IN MEMS SUMNER CLOTHING.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: have heard Of Yankee tavern where bob
tailed horses were fed for less than those with long
tails on the ground that the latter could keep
,h eios IF with their tails and devote the fun
Man,, 70 the oots For the same reason a man com
,or,ablv dressed during such days as these ought
"a accomplish much more whether III Held
or e,ct,ry store or Office. than one constantly an
moved by cuts and collar srspenders and under
clOthnS. -
want TO put II to vote. Is not our summer
clothing irrational? Can We not rise up as ono
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ers. In New-York Mr. Moody will have charge of
that conference he does of this and the speakers
who assist him will be those whom he invites.
Like other men of prominence, Mr.. Moody has a
weak point. He considers one lacking in humility or
modesty who has his photograph sold or even repro
duced in print. But many of his friends. who know
him personally. and others who know him only
through his published sermons. do not have the same
feeling regarding mis- photography they wish TO pre-
serve portrait OF the man well as his sermon.
Mr. Moody has preached only two or three times
the present Conference but he is present AT nearly
every meeting The following is the substance Of
one OF his sermons which has been desired for pres
ervation by many who heard IT, The topic was
Rest" which physically the preacher IS perfect
stranger
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UN1vERsALIsT SUMMER MEETING OVER.

The Weirs y. H.. Aug. 9-The closing day OF the
National Universast summer meeting at Ihe
Weirs drew large attendance. THIS morning
general conference was held. and sermon was
deve "a nv the Rev DR. c. f. Nash. of Galesburg.
Ill sacred song concert under the direction OF
the Rev Stanford Mitchell. Of Caribou Me- was
given in the afternoon followed by q sermon by
the Rev Or. J. NJ. Pullman, OF Lynn, Mass. Al
tho nartng conference in the evening the Rev.
Dr. G. II. Shinn presided The meetings S OF the
week have been successful and there has been Il
larger attendance of clergymen than ever BEFORE
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A NAME FOR THE GREATER CITY.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. Is II not about time that the phrase the
Greater New-York' should cease TO he used II
tires one 10 hear It. and by such persistent use
AZ the newspapers are making Of it. in abiding
to the consolidation Of the cities, there Is danger
that It may prove barnacle that Will attach ltselt
10 the one city permanently.
II is to be hoped that the committee who nave
the matter in hand Of drafting the constitution ana
laws for the government of the metropolis VIII
show the good taste and sense TO select name
that will be appropriate. and that VIII no longer
nerpetuate the name of an old sleepy English town
why our ancestors left legacy to their descend
ants Of such old British names as New-fork. New
BEDFORD New Haven, New Hampshire. New-Jerscy
etc when they Withdrew their allegiance from
British rule has been always puzzle to me. The
good American names abundant enough that
should he substituted for them all As for the CITY
Of the future that is to supplant the present halt-
dozen or so there is no name more appropriate
and less likely TO meet with opposition from the
@nneral public than "Manhattan,' which Is IA
milIar IN us all and which has the Endorsement OF
many of the best citizens already, ana II IL one
that would be easily adapted to common use. VIII
not The Tribune lend its aid TO further the suS-
the draft of the constitution proposes to retain
tho old name of THE city OF New \ Ork. some ac-
ton should be taken at once TO avert such caam-
ity The New Is antique and the York IS man, RI
can no ANGLO-AMERICAN
RrookIyn July 2S 1896
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and decided views OF Gospel truth. stIll less 10 MI
any extended sphere of public usefulness ~ '''
l., Inc history OF Mr.. Moodys work as an evangelist
IN THIS country and Great Britain is well known For
twenty-five years he has been faithful preacher OF
righteousness, although no Presbytery or council or
Bishop has SET him apart for the ministry His SER
wees are In great demand. and the New-York and
brooKiyn pastors who have secured his partial prom
Use 10 lead conference this fall In NcwYork for the
deepening OF spiritual life feel that they are fortu-
nate indeed An attempt will be made TO reproduce
the Northneld meetings. though with different speak
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tion religion is 10 be respected BIZ the canddates

ton religion Is 10 ne respected ny tne cahuica'c'
and by those conducting the campaign. one OF the
mon presented for cur suffrages secured his nomi-
nation by q speech which had for its climax the
blaspho nous Of tho symbO. OF our redemption
and the sgn Of our Lord suffering the cross ana
the crown of thorns Further. convention called In
the interest Of tnis same candidate ana his pTin-
cipes committed sacrilese by carrying these
blessed symbols In "a riotous procession 10 the ac-
compartment Of shouts ana yclls OF so-caled en-
thiisiasu our Constitution forbids any religious
fest as n quahcation for Office. but every Christian
has "a right to demand that his religion and the
sylnbols thereof shall be treated with decency, II
not with reverence 1 have no vote for candidate
or unrtv that blasphcmes my Master, and sin
crrtv truss that every Christian voter In the coun-
try will come 10 the same decision -
- EDMUND a. ANGELl.
Washington Conn July p. 1896.
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PERTINENT QUESTIONS FOR BRYAN.
RELATION BETWEEN FREE COINAGE AND THE
pRIcEE OF WHEAT AND CORN

RELATION BETWEEN FREE 'OlNA"h NM mn
PRICES OF WHEAT AND CORN.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir Irc,osed please find a copy OF a letter
which addressed some time since to the Demo-
cratic candi late for President the Hon william J.
Bryan. | have not received an answer ana
hardly expected that would. The questions IN
the letter outline a phase Of the silver question:
which | have not discussed The two prop
ostions Of the Democrats are contradictory Ivy
free coinage they are going TO make 10 10 inc
proper ratio between the two metals. and by free
coinage they are going to raise the price OF cotton
and wheat Both of these things cannot be done
The fifth question the letter contains inc siS'
OF my contention Namely, that 1t is not possible
that both the prices OF cotton and wheat should DC
raised and that 37li4 grains Of silver should lie
made equal to % Is grains Of gold. The other
questions are merely TO elucidate this on" senh
YOU the letter for publication. believing tha some
discussion Of this phase Of the silver question VIII
he Of vaIue s HERBERT GIESY.
Washington. July q. 1896
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man and change the fashion Of or labiliments. Il
vote for the abolition of Wristbands. wtlstDahus
and neckbands ! suggest that at every summer
hotel In the mountains and al the scasnoro ~
con- mittec Of gentlemen be formed 10 devise ana
construct mod, costume for the summer TOR nc
mar OF the twentieth century -
Then photograph the chairman Of the committee
In his costume. A collection OF such pno-
tographs from different localities would interest,"
the public and perhaps set the ball rollins toward
something practical JOHN -. CT lHl1
NaN-Nnrk .IulY 30 ihoi