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New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

country things We're different. Force was every
where in evidence \ man obryed because he
had to. and he never was permitted f. forget
that laws were imposed upon him 10 be obeyed.
and that a power outside of himself stood ready
to enforce them. But he comes here thinking
this il free country. Without being taught
anything Of his obligations, he learns that he
is one Of its rulers. and he has no reason 10
think that his WILL however selfish and unregu-
lated. is not good enough law for the government
of his actions Citizenship does not mean 10
him concern in the management Of affairs. He
does not try 10 rule others. and he sees nobody
trying 10 rule him. Why should he not suppose
that one Of the privileges Of naturalization Is 10
steal and burn like any other untutored sover-
eign? If hc does not so suppose, II IS not the
fault of those who hold naturalization up to him
as IL means of selfish gain without compelling
him 70 recognize the duty ii carries Of being
law-abidinc for its own sake. and not because
there i Il government 10 enforce law. \ des
potism can endure with ignorant and disorlcry
subjects. but Il republic cannot afford to accept
such men as its governors.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
FRIDAY. JANUARY 10. 1896.
FOURTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-President Kruger Of the Trans
yaa;ris reported to have demanded 100000 in
demnity from the British South Africa Com
pany -=== The report that British troops nave
trespassed upon the Venezuelan disputed ter
ritory was denied by The British Colonial Oifice.
-- Two severe earthquakes were reported as
occurring in the Klalkhal district. Persia, caus-
ing the loss of 110O lives. =- Advices from
Rome are that the Abyssinians nave beeh rc-
pulsed at Makalle
CONGRESS-Both branches in session -
Senate: The House Bond bill. with the free coin
age substitutes. taken up, but debate was
postponed until to-day. == House: The Pen
sion Appropriation bill was reported from COM
mittee Mr. Livingston introduced joint reso-
luton on The Venezuelan dispute.
DOMESTIC State Senate voted to refer
the question Of the Greater New-fork to the
Cities Committee of the Senate and Assembly
for Investigation The Legislature ad-
iourned till next Monday night. -= The state
Board Of Charities ordered that the use of chains
and whipping as punshments be discontinued
in the Westchester Temporary Home for Desti-
,ute Children --= Henry Norman. American
correspondent Of THE London Chronicle,
finished his work in Washington by obtaining
the views Of members of Congress in regard TO
the Venezuelan dispute. =-= Senator Canery
made public letter from President Cleveland,
replving TO an attack on him In connection with
the new bond issue. -= Benjamin johnson,
partner in the stock firm OF Kendall d whit
lock. is missing from Philadelphia. -- Ihe
cruiser Baltimore encountered terrible weather
IN the Pacific; The boatswain was swept over
board and the carpenter killed
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The annual election
OF the Union League Club was held, General
Horace Porter being reelected President. -
One hundred drivers connected with Stable B
of the Street Cleaning Department went on a
strike because Of the delay in paying tEem their
wages ---- The Hotel Mems Association had
its annual dinner in DemonicOs. - United
States District-AttOrney Macfarlane filed bill
Of complaint against the Joint Traffic Assoca-
ton -=== William Cullen Bryant has accepted
the place Of Fire Commissioner in the Cabinet
Of Mayor Wurster, Of Brooklyn. -+ The
stock market was strong.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day: Cen
orally fair; stationary temperature. The tenn
perature yesterday: Highest. gG degrees; lowest,
10; average. a.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
WTRSTER INU BRTiNT

Mayor WursterS selection of Mr. William c.
BRYANT for the office of Fire Commissioner is
"A peculiarly fclictous one and happy omen
for the administration of the municipal affairs
of Brooklyn for the next two years. Mr.. Bryant.
II will be remembered, was the principal com
potitor Of Mr. Wurster for the Republican nom
inaton last fall. being supported by the ele-
m,nt in the party which was opposed to the
nomination Of Mr.. Wurstcr. but which. neverthe-
less. supported him Loyalty after he shown
to be the party's choice. and aided effcctually
in securing his election There is special pro-
prcty in the recognition Of this element by
Mayor Wurstc' in his appointments, and Mr..
Bryant's acceptance of The offer made to him
is an omen Of Il united Republican party in
Brooklyn hcnceforth.
But wholly apart from the political effect
which It will produce, the appointment Is 10 be
commended because it is n thoroughly good one.
MIR Bryant has the business and executive
qualifications which will make him trst-claSs
Fire Commissioner He has long been resi-
dent Of Brooklyn. and has taken an active part
i'm The affairs Of the city. especially in the sec
ton where ne has made his home. He comes
from the same ward as The Mayor. but that fact
is in no wise 20 his disadvantage. He Is pop
ular and we'll liked IIc is an active man Of
business. and necessarily makes some personal
sacrifice in accepting public office. Indeed. 4
few days ago. when he was mentioned as Il
probable member of Mayor Wurstcr's cabinet.
he stated that the offer Of a Commissionership
had been made To him. but on account of his
business engagements he felt that ii WAS i'm
possible for him 10 accept That he has now
changed his mind and Yielded 10 persuasion IS
a satisfaction I'D All VINO wish To- see the new
administration in Brooklyn well planted on lis
feet We are glad 'hai Mayor WurStcr has in
y.icl h.> rival in the last city convention 10 he
u member Of his cabinet" and glad that Mr.
BRYANT has accepted the appointment
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
UNFIT CITIZENS.

Two items Of Yesterdays news mprc>siVcly
call attention 10 the kind Of citizens we are
asked 70 make and the kind We have been max
ing Justice Pryor sat in the Supreme Court I"
issue naturalization papers Before him came
Siglsmund Cohn. doctor Of medicine, sup
posedly a man Of sufficient intelligence 10 make
good citizen yet he knew nothing of our laws
or Constitution and could not read our langunSe.
Next came Isaac Goldberg, whose idea of the
Declaration Of Independence was that II was
letting off fireworks on the Fourth of July.
and he was followed by GOttlieb Blackert, who
was convinced that Washington wrote The Dec
aratlon Of Independence and was "A native of
Ohio. Such ignorance Justice Pryor could not
understand and he refused the applications of
these men and Of several others.
While this scche going on in the Court
house up at the Criminal Courts building a
trial for arson was under way The defendant
was Louis Gordon, Il shirt manufacturer. and he
was ON the stand In his own defence. Though
engaged in. commerce, Gordon did not know
what "A tariff was and never read the news
papcrs. Neither did he know what WAS the
capital Of the country or the State. who was the
last Mayor Of lhc city. or anything else that
counsel were able 10 discover about our insi-
tutiOIIs or government. Yet ms man was Il
citizen He had gone through the same course
as the other men would have but for Justice
Pryors vigilance and he was one of the sovcr
cign people Of This free Republic, having a voice
I'm the making Of its laws and a responsibility
for its preservation. He had been Judged by
the courts fiji man TO exercise the suffrage.
vet here he was on trial charged with a most
hldcols offence Il crime that pu in jeopardy
the lives and property of his fellOw-ciizens
His guilt or innocence of that crime may be
left for the courts 20 determine Without M all
assuming that he Is an Incendary. the question
arises. why should he not be? Religious convic-
tions and ell-dcvcloped conscience make some
men lust and law-abdng without any com
peling power Of government. But authority and
an appreciation Of power are necessary for the
restraint Of lower order of intellect If il have
no conception Of authority why should il obey :?
If all this country means 10 II Is individnlli>m
why should il not live mp to It's belief AMI pro-
mote It's own fortunes bv the iirebrand or any
other means that promise success In the old
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
THE NEW GIRI.

Thoy seem 20 have the improved woman up
| ~ Port Jcrvis. too. or ihoy az" going - have
| boy when She grows up-af present sh" is only
the improved girl. but some on" has said. by
| implication a. least. ihat the girl Is mother ~
| IA. woman.
The new girl al Port Jervis is fourteen years
| old and her name Is Sarah Wriser. Her father =
name IS Michael Wcser. though why this should
Doe lugged iu We are unable TO say. what the
reader wants - know is her mothers name.
lIuf this W. cannot give. and the statistics con
cefniug hcr close with The fact that she Is stllI
attending school at Port JerNis. the nom" ot the
Irrelevant father.
A. liaiusyilc on New Years Day there was
given one 81 those rural festivals known a
turkey shoot" Il was not tn ldfashion"d
and barbdrous turkey shoot In which tn" poor
National fowl i' set up as target ana hred NJ
hy ambitious marksm'n, hui thr modern I'M
proved and humane turkey shoot In which the
actual shooting Ia directed AT the active hut IN
sensible LAY pigeon. the number OF these pot
terry birds brought down determining the par
ucipants chances for turkey. There We're
present. SO the dispatch assures US, most OF
the crack marksmon ~ Pike and Sussex coun-
ties" And this. OF course. Is saying good
deal since the ability TO shoot accurately IL
widespread throughout the length and breadth
of Pike and SUSSEX
Among others al TINS particular shoot was
Maurice Quiglan. who, we are assured. has the
reputation or having killed TWO d'"r with one
shot The sconer WILL OF course say that
mas the reputation IL B"od pu' ior our part
Ian did what he has the reputation or having
done. Nor shall We pause idly 10 Inquire II Mr.
Quglan Hrcd ball through the first foolhardy
deer and on Into the second unsuspoctlng Great
urc. or whether he made sort Of "A diagonal
play on the first one and carromed on the sec
ond; enough for us TO know that Maurice Quig-
ian laid them both low at the expenditure OF one
charge or powder ana hall. Then there was the
famous John Van Wrinkle. of Sandyston. and the
both mighty hunters But the best that any one
Of these mere men could do was 10 carry off
two turkeys Not so Sarah W"iser, the New
Girl.
Nhen MISS Neiser hlpear'" on the GROUNDS
WIN her rlhe on h'r ShouIuer men IKE VuiRlah
ana van Winkle We're inclined To Je'r. jim
Jaeger asked II II was womanS sphere lie
questioned If the thing would be allowed at Pike
Bush. Van Wrinkle said that II was woman
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New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

ton. however. The plan Of referring the sub
jcct Of consolidation 10 the two Cities Commit
tees. while APPARENTLY blind 10 permit the Plait
scheme 10 be brought forward after allowing
time for tellberation will at all events, afford
an opportunity 10 the opponents Of snap con
solidation 10 express their sentiments in a way
10 make IN impression on the public and on the
members of the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

in her present wrath at the Emperor England
will not find much comfort In the consciousness
that the blood in his veins which tells most in his
curious conduct is that which her own royal line
supplied him. The fiohcnzollern strain may assert
itself ater. but there Is no telling. Just now the
Invocation God save The Queen does not mean
GDd Gava her grandson. but rather the re-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

verse In fact, her rage at the Kaiser IS such
that she would gladly see him capsized into the
German Ocean, with his crown around his neck
as sinlSer She may cool off in time. but at pres
ent her political temperature Is higher tnah that
o~the Schomburgk boundary in the dog days
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

The charges made against the superintendent
of the WesicheSer Temporary Home for Chl-
drcn that he had treated some Of the boys I'M
der his care with cruelty. are sustained rs the
result Of an investigation made by the State
Board of Charities and tine punishments which
have been employed in the institution are virtu-
ally prohibited Ii seems almost incredible that
unrulv boys should he kept in restraint for
months at time by means of chains and rings
around their ankles. This practice had gone
on it appeared. without hindrancc mp to the
time Of the investigation, but the Board is right
in strongly recommending the di>contnuancc or
II. The dSusc of corporal punishment is also
recommended. Apart from TINS the adinil'lS
tration of the home was apparently SATISFACTORY
and the Board took 10 action looking To 'he
removal OF The Superintendent.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

Never was a secret better guarded than that
Of the result Of the investigation of the Dunraven
charges though It does not require more than
average shrewdness to reach the conclusion that
the allegations made by the owner Of the Val
kyrlc were not sustained. Still, nothing IS yet
positively known as to the testimony given be-
fore the committee or the decision reached by
them The report will probably not be withheld
much longer, and when il is given out it is un-
derstood that all the testimony will be made
plblic at the same time The last chapter In
this celebrated case will doubtless be Il decisive
one
The men engaged in the inquiry TO determine
the advisability Of constructing underground
rapid-transt roads do not seem TO be making
much progress in their effort TO find ont what
the probable cost Of the undertaking will be.
Engineers vary widely in their opinions on such
a subject but not all Of them are as frank as
the one who declared yesterday that any esti-
mate for 70 road Of this character under Broad
way was purely problematical, and that no en-
ylneer could even approximate the cost. II Is
noteworthy that the Commissioners have secured
m extension of thirty days in which to make
heir report They should see to 1t that there is
% occasion for a second extension of time.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

II is "A satisfaction to know that the NcnZ-
uelan Commission VIII hold its first business
meeting on Saturday morning, when 1t is cN-
pccred that It will call on the State Department
10 supply it with information bearing on the
subject which II is to consider. Besides the
documents available in Washington. there is a
large amount of material TO lac obtained from
Caracas. which will undoubtedly be placed fully
N the disposal of the Commission As the Eng
lish ease is being prepared for presentation TO
Parliament. information on that side will soon
he within reach The examination of the evi-
dence will require good deal of time and only
tho merost guess can be made as to when the
task will be completed 1t is desirable, Of
coursc tha, the work should be pushed forward
as rapidly as possible
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

The Dunraven case lengthens into bore OF the
first magnitude. intolerable u gods or men. He
IS not only tedious himself, but Is the cause that
tediousness is in others The literature Of his
enterprire. which all told was merely a process
OF nattening out and scuttling away from a pre-
destined defeat. spreads like bilge water. chok-
ing UP II journalistic inlets and outlets. and over
flowing I'm official reports immeasured and fathom-
less which nobody will eyer dream of exploring *
ccpt upon the strongest compulson. The public
on both sides II the water is heartily tired Of
this contentious son Of Neptune and inclined 10
wish that he We're Of the line Of Saturn instead.
that hapiy his parent might gulp him down. like
a Chlncoteague oyster and a ge ,ration II
peace-lovinE men be finally quit OF him.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

Cremation appears to be growing in favor in
this country. According 70 The Tribune Almanac,
there are twenty associations in active opera
tion In the United States. The oldest or
gauized at Washington. Penn. in 1876. and the
two newest were found at New-Iaven Conn.
and Elizabeth. y. J.. in 1894 The number Of in
cnerations is reported $3.50. The number in
Europe from 1876 to 1893 was ~ 100. The mem
bcrshp of the American associations IS about
5000 and the adherents ~ the method about
100 nOn
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10
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New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

Mayor Strongs generosity in subsrribins 70 the
fund t. bring the National Democratic Conven-
tion here is commendable but is h. not aware If
the complaints Of the Tamnany men that there
are already too many doubtful characters COM
ing a town?
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

The hoarse bellowirgs Of an angry people may
not pierce the ear Of the Kaiser, but we sus-
pect he may listen 10 a still small voice COM
ing across the German Ocean which says: above
"all things. my boy don't undertake t. teach
"y0ur grandmother how TO suck eggs"
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

Former Superintendent Byrnes threatens to tell
why ne found II necessary to leave the police
force. We hope he dill nothing worse than grow
rich the result II favors done him by Jay
Gould in return for seryi 'es rendered in his Of
fetal capacity as police officer
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

There was nothing Illuminating in the debate
If It can be called such-which took place on
consolidation in the Senate yesterday. but it
was no. devoid of interest because OF the run
In" which occurred between Grady and Lcxow
without having any relation to the main Ques
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

The danger In the excise business is that after
CROSSE and TImsen and Hoeber and Ridder
and the rcss OF the unspeakable Garoos have
been in 81 ot!on awh" al Albany. the Legis
latur" will be ready T. consent "A compromise
that everything on Manhattan Island shall be
wide open all the time. II only the Garoos will
agree 10 shut up.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

In a recent interview Mr.. Depew Is reported as
saying apropos Of Senator Hilrs objections 10
Washington dinner parties, that those ooJec-
tions are not we'll founded. He says the man
who obeys certain rules as to eating drinking
and smoking can attend dinner parties ana de-
rive great advantage from them. He learns the
best thoughts of the best people in the Tree
conversation before dinner. In conversation
during dinner, and in that most delightfui con-
"versation after dinner" That is, Of course true,
as every one knows who has listened to Chaun-
cey's free conversation before dinner, been en-
terta!ned by his conversation during dinner,
and charmed with his delightful conversation
after dinner; but what bOthers most people Is
how Chauncey himself gets hold Of the best
thoughts Of the best people with which he makes
the dinner table so instructive as well as enter
tanning.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

At the Sheriff's Jurors dinner the other night
Sheriff Tamsen made most touching appeal
for the charitable judgment OF those present
upon his first years administration lie says
he is fcarfully hampered and handicapped by
laws or the statute books that belong ITO the
middle and dark ages" He says he gets none
Of the profits and has TO pay all the losses or
the Sherins office. 1t does seem tough on Tam
SEN as indeed all existing statutes are on his
associate Garoos but has Tamsen never heard
the advice given by the delinquent boarder to
his landlady when she complained that she
could not afford to pay rent and buy provisions
and keep boarders for nothing? Then you'd
better sell ont to somebody who can" said
the bOarder he wrested with his toothpick.
Has II occurred to Tamsen that he might re-
sign? It would save him heap Of trouble, be-
sides being a boon 10 the general public.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-10

Speaking for the Garoos. Crosse says they
cannot wait for referendum. 1--WE want i'm
mediate relief" he says. Lands sake. That's
what we all want: and II Crosse will cork up,
sit down and show less. we shall have it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-03
CHEsTERFIRLp. N. 81.

Miss Lena Smith has been visiting in
Wardsboro, Vt.
Rev. G. N. Sinnett returned Friday,
after an absence of ten days.
Dances will be given at Lakeside and
Sliverdale on the evening of the Fourth. ;
The usual Saturday night dance held at
Silverdale last week was we'll attended and
much enjoyed.s
School at the Centre, taught by Frank
S. Archibald, and in district No. 10, taught
by Miss LaVernie c. Webster, closed Fri
day, June 26, with appropriate exercises.
Saturdays base ball game played at
Lakeside, between teams composed respect
lively of married men and boys, resulted in
an easy victory for the boys, with score
of % to II.
The fourth annual meeting of the Ches-
hire County Total Abstinence society was
held at the Congregational church We'd
nesday afternoon and evening, the pro
gram including several well-known speak
ers.
Children's day services were held at the
Congregational church Sunday. The
many children taking part did credit to
themselves and to those having the affair
in charge. The attendance was large and
the church profusely decorated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-03
WEST WARDsBORO.

Mrs. c. j. Leonard has returned from
Waterbury, Conn.
NJ w. Brown has returned from Bur-
lington and is now improving slowly.
Rev. S. H. Francis of South Windham
gave good sermon Sunday morning and
afternoon.
Dennis Moran and Mrs. L. r. Coates of
Brattleboro recently made short visit
among friends.
Z. o. Landman closed a very successful
term of school last Friday. Scholars hav-
ing no absent or tardy marks were Hugh
and Rena Fits and Rosa and Edie Dairy.
His school gave fine entertainment Sat
urday evening at which there were nearly
100 people. There were dialogues, single
recitations and songs by the scholars, in
teresting Rotations by Miss Daisy Cush-
ing, Mr.. Landman and Miss A. f. Perry,
a solo by Miss Bernice Waite accompanied
by Leon Waite with banjo. The Indian
club swinging by Mr.. Landman was heart
ily encOred