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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

solute control Of the expenditures Of his depart
ment. Even If such an act were passed, 1t is
certain that a suit would be instituted to deter
mine whether the exemption Of these appointees
from competitive examinations was legal; and
the Court of Appeals has intimated in the
plainest way what Its decision on that question
will be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

1t is not an lmpossibility that the middle Of
the coming month will witness the winding up
Of the present session Of Congress. Leaders OF
the majority in the House are Of the opinion
that little more legislation Of Importance Is like
ly to be disposed of, although immigration, bank
ruptcy and pensions are subjects that may call
for special consideration. The country will not
complain II adjournment is taken as early as
May 10, even though long series Of precedents
is thus set at naught. A short session will In
the public mind stamp with approval the Re-
publican control Of the popular branch of Con-
gress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

The Tribune this morning prints the striking
results Of a canvass of Republican opinion In
Pennsylvania. Among the large number of
leading men all over the State who were asked
to give their preferences for the party's can
didate for the Presidency more than half de-
clared themselves for Mckinley. This cannot
be regarded as other than highly significant of
the trend Of the party's sentiment in the Key
stone State; but 1t Is not matter that will occa-
sion the least surprise. Pennsylvania Is one of
the greatest manufacturing States Of the Union.
Her industrial interests are vast and OF the
greatest diversity. That the men who have
founded and developed those interests should
avow their preference for the foremost expo
nent of protection to American industries and
stanch believer in sound money is almost mat
ter of course The Tribune's canvass was made
absolutely without bias Leading Republicans
from one end Of the State to the other were
asked for their views with no knowledge OF
what the response would be- and the answers
are printed exactly as they were received. These
collected views are as accurate an index of the
will of the party's rank and file in Pennsylvania
as could be obtained short of a general election.
There is material here for the politicians to
reflect upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15
An interesting report receives currency In

An interesting report receives currency In our
sporting columns this morning that
there is O good prospect Of another series of
international athletic games in this country next
autumn. The preliminary arrangements are
being conducted by the Athletic Committee OF
the New-York Athletic Club, which has issued
challenge on behalf of T. p. Connect for one
mile race with F. L. Bacon, of the London Ath-
letic Club If the games are arranged for they
will doubtless take place in this city. or near 1t,
and fuller and more definite information on the
snbiect will be awaited with concern by all who
sre interested In athletic sports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

Good Offices" friendly offices" or media
tom: the difference is that between tweedie-
dunn and tweedledee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

Make no mistake" says the Hon. Tom
Johnson, the principles OF Jefferson are not
dead" quite true; the principle OF protective
tariff for example In which jefferson firmly De-
lieyeI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

AIr. Saxton hits the nail on the head when he
saws in reference to the Greater New-lork Dill
tba, the action Of Mayors Strong and Wurster
.,ucht 70 have great weight with the members
az tho Senate and Assembly, and that the Con-
st,tution intends that 1t shall Most certainly
t,e nroyision that bills relating to cities OF the
srst class should be submitted to the Mayors
thereof for acceptance or rejection was not de-
s,cned to be q mere form. The action OF the
AIovors was intended for the guidance Of the
Iowmakers. That some members Of the present
legislative body will heed the veto messages OF
Messrs. Strong and Wurster there Is good rea-
son 70 believe But there Is grave reason to fear
that the goad Of the Boss will be applied I'M
mercifully, and that his creatures will bow their
nccks before 1t like the meekest Of yokebearing
oxen.
Controller Roberts win win the approval OF
,cvel-headed citizens by the frm stand he has
TAKEN IN reference to the so-called confidential
agents OF the State Excise Commissioners. He
declares that he will not pay the salaries OF these
men until 1t Is shown to him that they nave
passed a competitive examination as required
nv the Constitution and by the Interpretation
mt on It BY the Court Of Appeals. Mr.. Roberts
has had previous experience with this provision
~ the Constitution In connection with certain
annoantments made, or attempted to be made.
nv snperintendent Aldridse, and knows as well
a. ANYBODY else what y required by 1t. We at
fach little credence to the report that an enort
nm - Iuads:to Or Commbsionee Lyman sb'
1. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

lieved
The ice combire has decided TO raise the price
OF the commodity which 1t disperses. or course
list as soon as warm weather IL In sight-the
time OF the year when ice ceases to be luxury
and becomes n necess!ty-the ice-dealers get TO-
gether and agree that the price must go up
And ell their customers can do about II Is 10
grumble and pay the extra charge. IL WAS
hoped that this sort OF thing would be made I'M
possible when the production Of Ice by artificial
means came into extensive use. But the rival
OF the Ice taken from lakes and rivers seems
TO have little effect upon the great companies
that have long enjoyed the monopoly. although
from the point OF cleanliness and freedom from
Injurious matter II is plain that the Ice made
from distilled water by the use Of freezing mix
lures is greatly TO b. preferred to that taken
from the Hudson River and other streams.
With Democrats in Congress voting against one
Of their own party and In favor OF Republican
in contested election case. bowling optimist
might almost be pardoaed for thinking the Year
OF Jubilee had come.
We have no wish TO cripple trade. but II the IN
PRODUCTION Of a pure beer bill at Albany should
have the effect OF depressing the resin and glu-
cose markets we should not be utterly dlsconso-
late.
The cha plain OF the United States Senate
made reference yesterday In his operng prayer
to the interesting circumstance that II was the
elghty-sixth birthday of Senator Morrill,, OF Yer
mont As a mark OF respect to the Senator the
Senate directed that the prayer be inserted In
The Record" Governor Morton will he seven
ty-two years old on May l6 AS our Legis-
lat,re will doubtless be in session on that day
the officiating clergymen Will do we'll to bear
this fact In mind.
The Spanish Government must have taken
some lessons in election methods from the Demo
Gratis OF Alabama.
The membe- q Of the Booth family are In
danger OF forgetting that the public soon be-
PLANTATIONS will now stop talking and engage
In the honorable rivalry OF seeing which can do
the most good. everybody will be much re-
lieved.
Field Marshal Yamagata must be good deal
OF a humorist witness his sly dig at his com
rades and co-professionals' of the Governor
staff.
II the late James Thomson had lived In this VI
cinity ne never would have written. Come, gentle
Spring. ethereal midness. come" for he would
have known that such IN appeal would be ridicu-
lous The ethereal mildness" kind OF spring
makes no dates In New-York
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

II the late James Thomson had lived In this vi
cnity ne never would have written Come. gentle
Spring ethereal mildness come" for he would
have known that such IN appeal would be ridicu-
lous The ethereal mlldness' kind OF spring
makes no dates In New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

Field Marshal Yamagata must be good dea
Of a humorist; witness his sly dig at his com
rades and co-professionals' of the Governor
staff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

With Democrats In Congress voting against one
Of their own party and In favor OF Republican
in a contested election case. bowling optmist
might almost be pardoaed for thinking the Year
OF Jubilee had come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15
Jn0e. TO advertisements
Bns,ness Notices

TRIBUNE TERMS TO NAIL SUBSCRIBERS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

We have no wish 10 cripple trade. but II the In
PRODUCTION Of a pure beer bill at Albany should
have the effect OF depressing the resin and glu-
cosc markets we should not be utterly disconso-
late.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15

The members OF the Booth family are II
danger OF forgetting that the public soon be
comes weary OF family fight. II the two or
CARNATIONS will now stop talking and engag
In the honorable rivalry OF seeing which can d.
the most good. everybody will be much re
lieved
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
ue nived tho Files.

Beau Hickman, one OF tho old time
characters of Washington, lived entirely
on bis wits, and no one from the president
down escaped him. Onen night be wander
cd into the National hotel and asked the
clerk TO giyo him room. The clerk had him
shown to the room Immediately over tho
kitchen, which was swarming with flies.
About o O'Clock in the morning Beau
came along smiling, and, stopping at the
Office. some of the loungcrs, whom the
clerk had told of the flies, hastened to ask
Beau how hc had rested. First rate
answered he "llics trouble you anyg''
asked one "a little, replied Beau, ''in
the early irornlng, but / 'hived' 'em.
With one actord tho crowd broke for the
room 60 discover the means employel IN
"hiving" them Bcnu had taken a piece
of pie which he had, spread it upon thC
floor, waited until tho files had settled
upon it, thon turned the wash basin ovci
them and gono back TO bed San Francis
co Argoneut.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
BIG STORM IN THE WEST.
Many Persons Killed by IAs hiniag. and
Much Damage Iponc.

CHICAGO, Aug. "a. DISPATCHES from
points in Indiana and Ohio report severe
storms, accompanied by much destruction
of property by lightning, and some fatall-
ties. Telegraphic comm urhoation Is very
much impaired, and full reports are hard
to obtain.
Near Rome City, Ind, a large barn was
destroyed by lightning and Arthur Foss,
aged IA, was killed, At Enwood, Ind. /,
lightning demolished the Rev. T. J.
Wright's residence. All the family cs-
capped injury but Mr. Wright, who was
horribly burned and paralyzed from the
waist down. Mrs. John Baumgardner OF
Wabash, Ind, was struck by lightning
and fatally injured Lester Bliss and Neill
Bliss, at Delphos, o., were killed by light
ming
AT Hobart, Ind, the dwelling,of a man
named Smith was demolished by light
ming and the entire family of three per-
sons killed.
At Huntington, Ind, Wallace's show
tents were wrecked by the storm. The
horses and menageries stampeded, and
much property was ruined. The elephants
caused panic. The storm unroofed sew.
eral buildings and blew down wall Of q
big business block.
At Efingham, Ills, there was cyclone.
The storm came up with unprecedented
rapidity. Where It dipped down it scat
tered desolation and ruin. The streets
were blockaded with shade trees and cleo
trio light and telephone poles which were
torn up and scattered.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
MoOREs' FAILURE.
Both Diamond Match and New York Bis
cult Company Involved In the Crash.

Both Diamond Match and New York Bis
emit Company Involved In the Crash.
CHICAGO. Aug. "a. - The Diamond
Match and the New York Biscuit compa-
MES were both indirectly involved IN the
failure of the Moore Bros. The statement
is now made that the Diamond Match
company purchased on margin Of $50 a
share "a 900 shares of its own capital
stock. Tho New York Biscuit company
has purchased 3, 600 shares Of its capital
stock, which were bought at prices ranging
from 90 ia par. The Diamond Match COM
pany will, it Is said, seek to eyade respon-
sibility on its own purchases Of match
stock and win deny Liabilities larger than
the $1,000 it has used from its surplus
as margins.
II tho present intention of the people
Interested in the Diamond Match compa-
ny is carried out, that company will lose
absolutely 500, 600 as a result OF the specu-
latiyo deal In this stock carried on by the
Moore Bros.
The New York Biscuit company will
fare much better in the entanglement. II
now holds the $500, 600 worth of stock
counted at par value The stock is sup
posed to have been bought at prices aver
nging more than 90 or upward of S270,
OOO
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
SANTA TERESA AGAIN.
Trouble Continues the Border OF Mexi-
co, and Troops Fight the Bandits.

Trouble Continues the Border OF Mexi-
co, and Troops Fight the Bandits.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug 24.-Advices
received at military headquarters here of
another battle between large band Of
Mexican outlaws and force Of Mexican
soldiers In the Pequas canyon, state Of
chihuahua, Mexico, just across the Rio
Grande from Preside county, Texas.
Three bandits and one soldier were killed.
Ascencion Rodgers, one OF the bandits
who was captured a few days ago, has
been shot.at OjiDaga.
Many desperate characters have disap-
peared from the Texas border counties and
are beloved to have Joined the outlaw
band, which now numbers more than 500
persons. The bandits pretend TO be revo-
iutionists and allege that their operations
are directed against the Mexican govern
ment.
Santa Teresa Urea, the leader Of the
fanatics, has reached Valentine Tex. She
is on her way from Nogales to join the
band Of inen who are operating across the
river from the Texas border. a force Of
Texas rangers has gone to Presldio, Tex,
and will keep down trouble on this sido Of
the Rio Grande Nearly 1000 Mexican
troops are on their way from Chihuahua
and othor points IN that stnte to the scene
of the trouble.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
Hoko smith's Resignation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-The news that
Secretary Hoke Smith had resigned and
that his resignation had been accepted by
the president created considerable stir In
political circles here, although the prob
ability Of Mr.. Smiths retirement had been
in a measure anticipated ever since his
paper, the Atlanta journal, declared that
it would support Bryan and Sewall Mr..
Smith still declines to discuss the subject,
but it is known that the personal relations
between the president and Mr.. Smith have
in nowise been disturbed. Mr. Smiths
resignation, his friends say, grew out Of
bis differance with his chief on the ques
tion of party policy and his delicate desire
not to embarrass the president at such a
time Beyond the question Of his concep-
tion of party loyalty IN acquiesoing In the
will Of the majority, Mr.. Smith, during
his campaign for the gold standard in
Georgia against ex-Speaker Crisp, had
given q personal pledge that he would, If
defeated, support the nominees Of the con
vention. AS an honorable man his friends
say he felt It his duty to redeem that
pledge. He informed the president Of his
position and Intentions, and to avoid em-
barFAssments placed his resignation az his
disposal II is said that Mr.. Cleveland re-
mopstrated. The correspondence on the
subject, II published, would no doubt be
very. interesting, but it is doubtful II It
will ever be given out 1t can be stated,
however, with great positiveness that the
step which Secretary Smith felt himself
compelled 10 take has not In any way af-
fcnted the warm regard the president and
Mr. Smith entertained for each other.
There has been good deal Of gossip about
Mr.. Smiths successor. It seems altogeth
cr unlikely that John NJ. Reynolds, tn.
assistant secretary, will be promoted. i
Is regarded as much more probable that I
now man will be selected probably from
the middle west-Indiena. Illinois or Mis-
souri, The names Of EX-GOVERNOR Franci
OF Missouri, ex- Congressman Bynum o
Indiana and Congressman Ben Cable
of Illinois are those around which GOSSIP
most persistently clings. All are pro
nounced gold Democrats
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
PARIS EXPOSITION
The French Government Making prepara-
tions For the Great show In 1900.


WASHINGTON, Aug, 2l.-The Frcnch
government is rapidly porfecting the de-
tails for the International exposition to be
held in Paris in 1890 COMMUNICATING the
ihirth of the century and in this connec
ton has asked the state department for
tho namo Of the commissioners general who
VIII represent the United States and for
such other information available as 20 the
participation OF this country To this Act
ing Secretary RocShill has replied that the
commissioner general has not been named,
as the American congress took no steps
OF its recent session 10 provide foran Amor
lean representation at the exposition He
expressed the belief, however. that the ap.
preaching session Of congress will bring
about an acceptance of the invitation OF
the French republic rf F.
President Cleveland called the attention
of congress to tho invitation In his annual
message last December and expressed the
most earnest hope that steps would be
taken for an adequate representation by
The United Stntos But congress acts slow
Is In these affairs, and no measure was
considered. the idea being that there was
plenty Of time before 1900. 1t appears
however that Great Britain, Germany
and other Leading powers have been quick
TO accept, and tho French government Is
allotting space to these countries. Ameri-
can exhibitors are beginning to make in
| quiries as to where their goods will go,
| but no answer can be given TO them The
| prospect Is that the best space will be
taken before the United States accepts the
Invitation and makes application for
| space. This was the case at the last expo
sition whom American exhibitors were at
much disadvantage In point OF location.
| It is expected in official circles here that
when congress acts IL will provide for a
commissions general and an assistant.
| This was the case at tho last French expo
sition, when General Franklin was com
missioner general at a salary Of $4,000
and the assistant commissioner received
$1,000. The opinion prevails that as the
! nppointee viii serve after the present ad
| ministration ends President Cleveland Will
not make the appointment even though
congress passes the act before March
next. Aside from the direct omolument
attached to the offices fund is provided
for Office and living expenses In the cas-
of General Franklin the French govern
inent conferred on him the exceptiona
honor of the Cross of the Legion OF Honor
while the assistant commissioner receives
lesser distinction.
Evening journal., 1896-08-24

an will not speak for more than a hRlt
hour and possibly not longer than 20 min
utes Almost immediately after no fin
ishos Il will be necessary for Mr. Bryan TO
start for the railroad station The people
will be anxious only 70 hear the Dem
ocratic candidate for president No one
could address so large a multitude in ad-
vance Of Mr. Bryan with advantage and
after he concludes his address IL Is likely
that every one will wish 20 shake Mr.. Bry-
ans hand So there will be so much con
fusion we think it impossihle to have a
speaker no follow him While the citizens
of Albany are always delighsed 70 hear
their distinguished fellow townsman, Sen
ator Hill. the committee OF arrangements
does not think it best to ask Senator Hill
TO preside at this time,
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
What nrr. nrnum Thinks.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. .2A--In discussing
political developments from a gold stand
ard standpoint ex-Congrossman Bynum
said:
Il am of the opinion that full state
ticket will be put in the field in Indiana.
Thore Will be a congressional nominee in
the Seventh district and in most of the
districts Of the state This is essential be
cause the securing Of congressman Is as
important as the presidency. ] have heard
no authoritative mention as yet of q can
didate for congress In this district. "
1t was suggested to Mr.. Bynum that
the press dispatches have It that he has re-
ceiyed letter from President Cleveland
advising against the nomination of third
ticket and approving platform OF princi.
pies without a ticket
"I have not received letter from Mr..
Cleveland, said Mr.. Bynum, "nor have
received an intimation from him either
directly or Indirectly as to.Yhat his views
are. j do not believe that Air Cleveland
will have q word to say either now or dur
ing the convention rs TO his preferences. -
How many people do you estimate will
attend tho Indianapolis conventions" Mr.
Bynum was asked.
Well, l should say that on a conserva-
tive estimate there will be 10000" The
organization named will be appointed ia
live until the next national convention.
How long the party will live depends on
circumstances.
Mr.. Bynum stated that he will not serve
as chairman Of the executive COMMITTEES
longer than the coming convention,
Evening journal., 1896-08-24
BALLOON PHOTOGRAPHIC.
An Attempt to Take Pictures of nostoI
From the Sky.

From the sky.
BOSTON, Aug 24,-William A. Eddy Of
Bayonne, n. J., has arrived in this city
with 90 large kites, with which an attempt
will be made to photograph the city by
means of camera supported in midnir
through the upward pull OF chain of his
tailless kites Of the type used at the Blue
Hill observatory. when an altitude off,, AL
feet was attained by a metoorgraph In this
way.
The kites win be sent aloft from tho
roof OF the postofflce building with tho CO
operation of J. W. Smith of the United
States weather bureau, who received the
kites and other apparatus Saturday aftor-
noon.
Mr. Eddy started from Bayonne with ss
kites, hut he lost ono during a very high
ascension at Portland, Ne Dir. Eddy 8
plan is to send his kite up about /, GOO feet
above the city in case there is a relatively
clenr sky, since sunshine IS necessary for
good Photographic work by this instan-
taneous process. In case Of n cloudy sky
photography will be discontinued for the
time, and self recording thermometer
will be sent up 10 as high point as possi-
BILE Mr.. Eddy's observations Of tempera
ture above Boston are to be ecomparcd with
kite observations at Blue Hill observatory
taken at precisely the sans moment. This
viii be the first attempt so establish wealth
or map simultaneous temperature dain at
the height OF several thousand feet above
the earth 5 surface. : II Is not intended 10
displaoe the present weather bureau map,
but simply TO re-enforce itwith additional
data. Mr. Eddy hopos thar sunshine and
wind will favor him 10 such an extoat
thnt he can take 100 Inidnir photographs
Of Boston aud the harbor. Tho nrst kite
photograph in America was taaon by Mr..
Eddy on May 30, 1895.