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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
BOWLING N TIE OPEN AIR.
Every Lawn as Big as a Sweater Con-
verted Into a Bowling Ground.
More Popular Than Tennis-9alls Of
Hard Wood, Racks Of followed
Out Logs and Floor Of Gravel.
Little Bowling Caddies' in Liv-
cry.

Bowling has gone back TO the time when
it was called bowls. 1t was played then
upon a very closely cropped grassy surface
with small wooden balls. the object being
the knocking down of ten pins set in an
open space beyond. Bowls was primitive
compared with the science that has been
developed in bowling, a science so exact
that in 1895 there was n congress Of bowl
ing clubs formed calling itself the Amer
lean Bowling Congress" with officers
formally elected and yearly programme
arranged.
From this very complete game there has
been developed one of the most pleasing
sports Of the summer. 1t is the game Of
outdoor bowling to be played upon any
lawn that will accommodate the bowling
alley.
LENGTH OF GROUND.
It used TO be said that any lawn large
enough TO spread out a cambria handker-
chief in was large enough for croquet
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

least keep hen balance when bent far for
ward and this she cannot do if she steps
into the front of her skirt.
The bowling shoe is fancy. The Louis
Quiuze with long tongue, standing as tall
as the ordinary boot, is a favorite; so are
the Louis Quartoze heels. They make
combination of these that is called the
bowling shoe. 1t has a buckle upon the
front and makes the bowler's foot look
very tiny.
Bowling is a fine exercise, so they say.
But the reason outdoor bowling is coming
in so fast is not because it is such good
exercise as much as because it is some
thing new and because pretty girl looks
twice as pretty posing a ball in her hand.
her eye flashing with the aggressiveness
of the conqueress.
HARRY GERMAINE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

It was too early in the season for
mosquitoes, but pleasant enough in the
evening. after supper, for Mickey Finn
and his father TO seat themselves on the
back stOop and scent the OdOr OF grow
ing things carried to them by the even
ing breeze. The moon wassyellOW ana
full. Mr.. Finn was also pretty we'll
loaded with corned beef and cabbage
The sedatiye smoke of Hold Carriers
Delight had soothed him into contem-
plative content. The pale moon, the
winking stars, corned bef and cabbage,
tobacco and springtime perfumes are
sovereign adjuncts to bucolic satlstac-
ton. 7 he time was ripe for quiet, phil
Csophical disquisiion.
Mickey" said Mr.. Finn, with father
w solicitude, are they t'achin' ye amy
thing new at school these days, me lad?
Are We CROWN in 'nowledge?'
Faith, they are, father replied the
boy, proudly. I'm in new class call
ed The a,omy and Theology class
Dye tell me so" replied Mr.. Finn,
utterly at a loss as to his sons meaning,
but still preserving the gravity OF
surgean. Il wonder 90 they tach atomy
here the same as they did in Ballyhaeb
whin was a lad"
"Shure, / dunno, father, if they do,
but | do know that atomy taches all
about Gis'ase.
"Begorra, that's quare intirely 50
it's" exclaimed M. Finn. But tell me
this, Mickey, have they invited amy
new diseases lately?'
"Faix, they have" replied Mike orac-
ularly. The wise mia have invinted
two hirrible dis'ases-a appendicitis AID
atheromatous diginerashW
and what's this apDindy-somethin'-
or-tother like, Mickey? Docs it break
out on ye like tn masles or the small
pox, or howe
NO. thin, it do not" replied Mickey.
"Ye must know, father, that some
where inside Of livery man. where ye'!a
all twisted up like the roots Of a grape
vine. there's a dinky little thing like q
warrum the doctors cal a vermif0rm.
Well, for all their wisdom the doctors
can't find out what this is for d'ye see,
except TO make people AK foolish qUes-
lions. Shure il has no more use IN
mans body uOr a mosquito. They nave
another name for this, and it is appen-
dix, do We mind, which names stuck on
where it oughtn't to he, bein' Of no use,
like a burdock on a goat. Well, this YER
inform has queer tricks entirely. IT'S
hollow, and it jist sits around inside Of
man waitin' for a grape-seed or q
carpet tack, or somethin small and hard
TO come along, and swally's the thing
whatiyer it may be, and thin yer name
is Dinnis.'
"Arrah, Mickey, me lad" exclaimed
Mr.. Finn. but that's a terrible disase,
It's horrible. so IT'S! But whore is it,"
continued Mr. Finn. anxiously, eXplor-
irg bis ribs and "Co1tagious' regions
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

ground. Now It is claimed that any lawn
large enough to dry a sweater is big
enough for a bowling alley. You need
length, not breadth, but if you have sixty
feet YOU can get along.
II is q remarkable fact about bowling
alley that it needs more space outdoors
than indoors This is due 10 the physical
strength given by the open air. Il is the
same with golfng. If you strike ball in
a gymnasium al a practice game ard send
It fifteen feet high, you are doing very
well. Outdoors you can't help driving it
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

but specially designed to be comfortable.
This description is only met in It's per-
feet form by the bolero. the women say;
and the bolero over a skirt waist is
dressy thing for any one 10 look upon.
The bowling skirt is by popular consent.
of some imported material There are
English tweed, and Scotch plaid, ana
Irish facecloth, and German wool. Any
thing with a foreign name makes a good
bowling dress. because it is sure 10 be
strong. Il must not be long. for the
bowler must stoop and run step. or at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

with his fingers. and already feeling in
cipient appendicitis.
"'Tis no use feein for II, father"
continued little Mike. with a mOurnful
shake Of the head. Yen niver see it
till the doctors show it to ye."
And how will they get it?" inquired
Mr. Finn.
They'll cut a hole in yer body and
take it out and show it to yer. But that's
all the satisfaction yen have, for yen
die anyhow on account O. the hole they
cut in ye."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

and American tastes, and there is al
ways a gcodly sprinkling of the smart
sex there
Nobody ever thinks of taking after
noon tea inside of one of these little
restaurants during these delightful
spring days. The tables in the garden
are decidedly more popular
/ saw pretty Mrs. Donald Harper in
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----->-----------
militia, murther," exclaimed ,r. ,
devoutly crossing himself and - -'..
recall the last time he had svsr-
grape seed or carpet tack .Pr-.
what's that other dis We ws-.
in about? Is it catchin'o'
NO." replied Mickey, smi-irg
self in the darkness at the fan
inspired in his father. "A-r.-.-
deginerashun is a dignaciw
tirely, and it's mighty hand e- nh
40 years old.
Dye tell me that, Mickey c-..,
Finn in alarm, as he raa.z-f ..
had already passed his 5.. -
And what's the MANN d..
words?" t--
Now, listen close, father" ar,,
placing his right foreiIlc.-.g
of his left hand; its Eo.s.
in we. The word a.l.0r..- s'
Greek and it m 'anes chalk. Tr
have a quare way Of was-.u' l.--
see. father, whin thye us i "
where five would do as sell.
We are. as the bull said waH h..
O'Shaunuessy over the V.. V
have the half Of it eXplaia4 rr.
isfaction, | hope.
Yes right, Mickey" said p
admiri1gly. Yen bee ..
these days. BuaJ what .ae
the other big word?'
"De-gin-era-shun,' ca1.
Mike, is qu2re Wor. ...
word. Yen notice It's .l-.- ~.
eromatous. De is ,aaa4 .... NH.
tin. Yen hear the pro.
fundusn Gin" That adobe.
taken from Holland s.a
Aye, lad, inteTup. II. Finn
often seen il On the OJ.t b..
Faith, We did thcn. .
ed little Mike. 81 see ) .....
un perself. Era, is IL a.4--
MANN time, and 's-uu
word inyinted by Che
m'anin' for ye 20 20 lgr.
il alone. Well, now So .a. j.. . oil.
planned. Now WAa j.. ..tu 3d..
little words put up .-.a ..e-
cheek by JOwl, ye A-,. B. H.-.
ma ales We are lOsll . E.l.
dyin of ossytdc,iOu C-. E D.
lime, which is The Sam -.. ~
a horrible disease Is-. 4.- ..-.
anu We have l- yelse.L
GO alons, y, sea, &c.. .-.-
Finn, III aial4A. l..A -
Mickey. ! .Ncr Aa. a-. Sickness
me life, ba.rH .1elM@..1 a.. -
OF a cOw!d. Does i, a'- Sc --..
Mickey
"DNyil d PAIN loa..d Oh. ..
physician. "l. CON SD .s.
notice il. Ivs.y tu. Sc
make IL worse fur S.. ..- '
a,nero-ma-t0ss Us H.A D..
"Rficl,av. we alluu .c .-.u
7 haze tu2l disease. o. ]. ....
heavy had on SCI.
wei w. ut.gl.lleU ..yt.
father. rsylila MIclp. u. I ...
- inrd,enre -In l
-, 10 -e.booIrI.-,.- ....
" - IN, he ,a.l y. ,... ...
.dis,3se " said Nr. Fi...
RE said taat livery Haa .-- . IS
If ven SIT down and be- -.s.. ID ,..
an about it,"
Mr.. Finn resumed lis -., .- AL
pectant attitude.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
mickey FINN
Once More Comes Out From His
Retirement.

Has a Talk With His Pa About
What He's Learning TELLS About
Appendicitis and Degeneration.
Finn, Sr., Doesn't Take Kindly to
Mickeys observation-disclosures
strates That Actions ST. e K
Louder Than Words.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
DRIVING N TBE
CHAMPS HYSEES.
American Women Accused Of Act
ing a Shan.

Smart Driving COwns-WalktO the
Restaurants in Driving TOilettcs
and Act IS Though Carriage
Customers - Bright Scarlet for
the Parks.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

most stunning turnouts seen in Paris-a
victoria, pair of prancing bays and an
English coachman and footman in green
livery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
HisA RE.!;ION.

MT. %. B. Lewis and family. of this
city. nave returned to Brambleton nnd
mao, maze their home ct residence No. 317
llloughby avenue.
Mr.. Robert c. Proctor continues -,
with but little hope of his recovery ut his
home. 1l9 Brown avenue 80
ny. Faughan ana family, of PA Levitt
asenue. lett the ward yesterday to oc-
cupy their handsome residence, inst
completed. ut Park Place
Mrs. Henry Oliver, OF Brown avonro
lima 40 -'oi III caro-
Mr. Z; ID. Cake, who purchased the IN
lihisncd brick tenements, six in numbe,.
n C.atles street, has gone right to
si,,in - olnPletc them as soon as pos
sic. rms VIII he quite an improve
meht Tor Charles street, which al vii,
be pleased to see -
l'N way or continuing thu. notice of
improvements In the direction OF Fin Ct
,, ,ram Dleton' Mr.. r. \. Kidd has recently
purchased two or three places ~ 90:
PIG" avenue extended and put them
under repairs. Several families have
occupied residences IN this neichbor
loou: There is now material in thls
1ocal!ty 1or week day and Sunday
school; both Of which are very much
needed. 80 i1iuI1
Mr. Willie Z. Rev presented m nran-
ious and humorous bouquet OF the min
islcrs or Norfolk and vicinity ~ tha
IeS"!if monthly meeting of McEendrnn
cpWoftn League, held Monday night
Mrs. Amanda Gordon and little Bn-
pecca kouck, who were visiting nj Ar
j. {: Sterling, 200 Brown avenue 1nft
Tor Baltimore. Nd. last evening IN tha
care OF the latter's father, Mr.. r w
Houck - y
AIR. e. II. Thomas has named his nov,
s,o'e' corner Park and Claiborne ave
nues. Princess Anne Market
MI, j. i. Dudley of
has been at the hospital some time and
IS SAID to be very bad Off
MISS blanche Brton, OF Cooke avenue
VINO mas been so very i'll, is slowly i'm
proving under the treatment Of Dr.
GWathncy
Mr.. G. Van Haaften. Of the firm of
van Haaften, Gardening company, Kali
amazoo. Mich, Is at the nome Of Mr.. p,
van Haaften Gardening company, Kal-
20 look up his interest in the Norfolk
Celery gardens.
\ lawn party was held last night on
me grounds OF Trinity church under the
direction OF Mesdames KamD and
Clarks Sunday school class
Tomorrow night at Trinity Ar r,
church an exhibition Of Bible pictures
including events In the life Of Christ
from birth to ascension In connections
with this Prof. W. r. Carney will favor
me audience with music and recita tons
Tickets 10 cents
The regular weekly meeting Of the w.
=, i. y: was held at the residence of
Mrs AShlin, Windsor avenue. ana Tho
following delegates elected 10 the dis
lrlct convention. which meets on the
10Th instant: Mrs. Dr.. Young. AIrs
wade; alternates, Mrs. NJ. Gordon, Mrs.
Capt. Bass.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
Complex IOnnI Nutiipnffcua

The complexion of persons whose dgcs-
Ton IS out Of order who are bilious, or
VINO rack Vigor. always exhibit an ,ln-
bodily organs and promoting digestion
i nnn assnilntion that the parchment hue
the checks. To rcctify the fault Of n sni
low complexion. use Hostctter's Stomach
Eitters. an invigorant and Alternative
which removes those Obstacles to renewed
strength. physical comfort and personal
AtlractiFeness-an imperfect digestion
anu secretion. and Il disordered condition
OF the bowels. Persistence in tho use of
TINS lnestimnble corrective and tonic will
aSsuredly result IN renewed physical reg
ular;tS ana Vigor. Will tend to increase
clear color OF health to return to the sal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
" IL CAROLINA

was very interesting and instructive.
The entertainment will be continued to-
night.
The Naval Reserves bazaar opened at
the armory last night and Will be con-
til,ued until Friday night.
The county commissioners at their
meeting yesterday elected as the county
board Of education Messrs. J. r. Full
mer, NJ. a. Jones, and John II. Davis.
AT the meeting Of the city commissions
ers last night all the present city officers
including Mayor and police force were
reelected.
Closing exercises OF the Atlantic Col-
legiate Institute will be held on Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday nights OF
next week.
The Nag's Head Hotel will open on
June 10th. The steamer Newborn Will
make semi-wcekly trips from June 15tl,
to July Isl. and after that will run
daily.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
F:IsESEOS.

Edenton, n. c., June S.-(Special1--
The many friends OF Mr.. William Bond
are sorry to hear that he will move
70 Greenville about the latter part of
the summer
me ladies Of the w. c. 7. u. gave
very enjoyable and successful feast
last night at Mr. \. II. Bush's store on
lNlns street. which was decorated by
the ladies In very artistic manner.
Mr. Harry Griffin, Of Washington, N.
C., Is here on n visit to his sister, Mrs.
II. Z. White.
Mt. w. S. Pcndleton, of the Gainesville
par, Is here visiting his parents
Misses Bennett and G. oelet and Mr.. I,
p. Hornthal, Of Plymouth. were at tn,
Woodland House yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
HE stI'FssEsD.

Edenton, n. c. June S.--(Speclal)-
MI I. d. Saunders leaves to-day for
Elizabeth City.
Mrs. ID. X. Harrell returned home yes
terday.
Rev. y. W. Burfott returned from Ro-
per, n. G.. yesterday on the noon train
Mr.. Joseph n. Boyce returned home
Yesterday from Elizabeth City. where
ne has been to fill q position on the tug
NJ. l.. Farmer.
MRS. q. 6. Barber, OF Winfall. this
county. departed this life yesterday at
+ p. IN. The funeral took place this at
ternooD ut 4 O'clock.
The steamer Bcvidcrc is expected of
the ways to-day. She will be run by 4
propeller insted OF side wheels, as be-
fore.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
NOT A THOUSAND NILES .HNAY.
But Just Over in Lambert's Point,
Mr. James P. Abbott Resides.

Referring to the treatment by Dr. frey,
Mr. Abbott writes: For number of
years l have suffered with Catarrh of
the Nosc and Throat rendering me very
susceptible to colds and giving rise to
much suffering in consequence At the
time l began treatment under DR.. frey,
was suffering from one Of these attacks
ana could scarcely leave my room. Some
times too would have severe headaches and
was hawking and splitting constantly My
hostrlls at times were much clogged up
occasionally during the colds, my tonsils
would swell UP and make SWALLOWING.
quito painful. My appetite was poor DR..
firey's treatment has rid me OF these dis
agreeable symptoms; no hawking or spit-
ing now; appetite good; no tendency to
colds, in fact, feel no evidences Of the
diseases whaever.
r
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
The Government Will Appcnl.

Washington, D. c., June S.-The
United States will take an appeal from
the decision of Judge Locke yesterday
in the case Of the suspected fIlibuster
Three Friends. AS soon as the decision
was announced the United States At
torney, who had charge of the prosecu-
non, telegraphed the facts 10 the de-
paTtment. recommending an appeal and
asking instructions. The department a t
once directed that an appeal be taken
to the United States Court Of Annno,s
at New Orleans, where It is expected the
case will be tried at an early date.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
asU NFERSy7s.IE.

Miss Bette Pou!ton, OF Baltimore. Md
Is visiting Mr.. y. W. CronlwcIrs family
at ms residence on Avenue c.
MRS. W. y. Austin, who has been III
LOT some timc 1t her home, on johnson
avenue IS now doing very well
me co!orea camp meeting, conduct
.,.i,; oy iIsE. !. barGen, near Goif street,
MI, Nj! ne Continued throughout the week.
l neSc meetings are being largely ATTEND.
ca ca ana are productive OF much good
"Ca's are reserved for white people,
II is said the authorities are novinr
more attention TO the streets OF the town
'han mas been The case In q .ong time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09

an advance of points.
English consols advanced 1s-113.
FUTURES in New York closed steady.
from to points advance on old crop,
ana TO 10 on new. Sales 7S,700 bales.
August, 7.2i07.25; October, 6.S66lG,S7.
January. 6.90@6.9l
Receipts at United States ports ,1G2
baies, against 1850 bales last year ana
2,942 bales in 1895.
Future contracts in New Orleans adj
Vanced 6 points: July, 7.30. Spot sales
were i,oVo bales. Market firm ut Use.
for middling.
The Agricultural Bureau report will be
Issued at noon tomorrow {1Oth instant )
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
Harvest, Then the Reaping!

Harvest Time for Buyers.-Our Factory Folks at this
season Of the year have what they call House-Cleanng-
meaning that every odd lot-n MEMS BOYS AND CHILD
ENS SUITS must be closed out Their various stores have
ravenous appetite for such hingsfor they supe-
dous Bargains Value loses its influence and the Price catches
buyers on first Sight Our share Of the FACTORY CLEAN
ING is just at hand Mems Suits, 248 S298 and so
all nice clean values.
BOYS AND CHlLDRENS SUITS-two OF three Of a
klnd-sizes may be just right for youand wrong for some
pouy ese-blt the prices suit everybody MEMS TROUS-
Els have no value TO when the busting pan is in hand
We've breaking our own record for LOW PRICES-and we
mean to sell as write Try and test the merits Of this
CAD" for want to be fair
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
ELlZABETY1 CITY.

City, N. c., June S:--(spe-
ssdalo--Miss Mamie Allen IS yisitinnre1-
fafives In Edenton.
ssaS il1tial1son's wonderful kinetoscope was
IexSh1tbited here FOR the first time at Over
slaiani, ~ Academy Of Music, last night be-
shors e. good audience who We're fully
:ss seneral Rosser's talks on the civil
ssNh tslr, Illustrated by stereoptcon views.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
Ladies, Clean your Kid Gloves

with Aliiler's Gioveihe It Is not n
iiquIa, leaves no odor ana can be used
While the glove is on the hand. sold
only at r. +. Holmes & co.'s drug stora,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
Among Nnr Cotton Men.

ItalnS IN Tennessee and Georgia.
The average temperature and rainfall
fn11
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09
AUCTIoS s1l.Es-FUTuRE DAY.
Townsend & Joynes, Auctioneers :,

VAhhHAnEH E HTNi,1 ESr Y ON y CUM:
1sa, deeds OF trust, dated March 1st,
and. recorded in the Clerks ONCE OF ,lIs
STocrporiition, Court OF the city Of Norfolk
, g;s. made. by Chas. Bcslow and wife tc
.!iH .unuCFSiSned trustee, and at the re
Tl les, ofthe party secured by sail deed.
biS %lil sell ,n public auction. e tic i5ss;
ia. Main street. Norfolk, va, on TUESDAY.
inw; iSth day Of june 1897. at - M. the fol:
= E1SiRs1-ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT
5 Gn bhAMD ), with the buildings thereon,
va n@her: 3 feet The az f fhs e s6
S ;, 10, E street and running back between
p nrt lines 1G5 feet, being The same i,rtr-
Gnas. scslow by r. G. j.. Paige sns ciai
ceSiifint 1 .GS:GrEer, June I'm, 1923.
OF SIIlN6A Ai,h THAT IA ,,,t CIR Fam Let
fronting on Cedar lane in the sity OF of Nor:
i Ht" proncr dnt ~ lu NIB g on the p e
WIio' i5hhs and Cumberl1ni streets in
n 1ar ec'fn or SNsfolh. Va, 'lsi with the IA.
TORS TORS y N Inc eause OF Leonards eSeeu-
and being the same property which was
conveyed to the said Chas. Beslow By Geo.
the 18th day Of September, 1891, ana duIy
OF record. The said lot commences on
t the cast d lane g, at Ront So feet east o
runs thence east OH said lane 81 feet.
Wardly 81 feet, thence northwardly is feet
to ,, The Do, point Of beginning.
IERMS-Onc-third cash, balance in
equal amounts in and yearsto be sccu.
req by two notes bearing interest from
GATE OF sale ut the rate Of per cent. per
annuln, which notes. arc to be secured by
deed Of trust on the said property. exc
cuted and recorded by the purchaser or
purchasers, and at his or their cost or
cash at option of purchaser Or purehas-
erS. Il. II, BORLAND,
Trustee.
1u4-td Auctoneers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09

JAMES p. ABBOTT.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-09

was very interesting and instructive.
The entertainment will be continued to-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-29

the political funds in the hands of the
bosses. The bosses use the political
funds to retain their political power,
and use their political power to protect
and promote the interests of the favored
corporations. And any attempt to
break up the unhOly partnership is as
sailed by fraud or violence. or both,
within the party. and by vehement
abuse and public TRADE without.
This, we repeat, is not a local but a
national issue. If self-government final
ly fails in New York city, it will not
finally succeed in any American city
and if 1t fails in the American cities, it
fails in America. If, on the other hand,
it succeeds in New York city, success
there will set an example to be followed
in every city, and as go the cities so
goes the Union. Have the people a
right to make their own nominations? or
must they accept the slate of Patt or Il
Croker: Have they right to elect their
own rules! or must they accept such as
the machine provides for them? Have
three million people, constituting a
great local community, a right to govern
themselves, or are they a foreign prov
ince to be governed by a state legisla-
ture? Have they a right to put their
election, or must they vote. not simply
for clean streets, pure police, honest adj
mnistration, and the possession and
control of their own highways, but for
the preservation of political organiza-
tons and the perpetuatiOu of power in
the hands of political managers? The
political banners of the three real con-
testants in the pending election, if they
told the truth, which political banners
seldom do, would bear the following in.
scriptions the first two inscriptions
might well be emblazoned on the oppo
site sides of the same flag:
For the Metropolitan Traction Company
and Boss Croker:
Mr. Van Wyck.
For the Third Avenue Railroad Company
and Boss Plat.
General Benjamin f. Tracy.
For clean streets, small parks, honest ad
ministratlon, and the peoples right to rule
Seth Low,
This is a local battle; so was Gettys
burg but The issues of the national life
are involved in 1.-THE Outlook.