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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
LETTERS TO THE EDIIOh.
WHO IS DOING THE OBSERVING
THE MACHINE HAS PARTED COMPANY WITH MAN
,yooD AND INDEPENDENCE

WHO IS DOING THE "DESEhIiN"
THE MACHINE HAS PARTED CoMPANi Win
HOOD AND INDEPENDENCE
To the Editor Of The Tribune. l..
Sir In recent address Of Senator Ihurs'oh' ho
gave utterance to the following dictum: Inc man
who deserts his party even In municipa eiec'io,,
is as much a traitor as the man VINO oese''S '
country In Its hour OF need. .,
The position herein taken is the keynote in TINS
campaign Of the machine Republicans Vioe ''i'
addresses Of General Tracy and the foreign ms
sionarIes who have been brought to New iorA ~
instruct US how We shall govern ourselves III
view Of this oft-rcpeated declaration. II seems "
me quite pertinent to ask. How ABOUT the pa'"
deserving the man. manhood?
Were the men OF the Democratic party who aided
in hauling from power the machine ieader Oh 'he''
party. Boss Tweed traitors Were the Democrats
date of their party traitors? There Is no necessary.
trust of citing other instances 10 prove thdt u,'
contention Is Republican. American, anu arty
worthy of any man claiming 70 reRlye and Grant
single sentence from recent eoltotla. ia o,ain,
brooklyn Eagle" so admirably answers me can.
of the PlattTracy combine that ~, sup nemorv Of
being worthy CT being embalmed IN the memoty "a
every lover OF his country before ,'na,sr,
hood was. manhood was: and when md 'rn,oria
shall be no more. manhood VIII remain. "i'"'' '"'
and invincble, indomitable and eternal. ,, ,ra
Everything indicates that Brooklyn Is dong, any
will do. its full duty and II the fepuoiisa a,,rU
NewYork City know their rights ana Hho" Insv
dare maintain the result Is assured. Oct" i'o"
will be elected Tuesday next
For right is right. since God Is Goa
And right the day must win:
To fa,er would be SIN.
Brooklyn. Oct. g. 1897. W. o. JoNbo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
CITIZENS UNION MEETINGS TONIGHT.

The following meetings will be held tonight
under the auspices OF the Citizens Union:
SETH LOW in Richmond.
stuyvesant Hall. No al Eat, seyentsenth-st WILL.
IAN rELTMAN. Or. a. L. TTAYER. candidate for
Indoor meetings the headquarters Of the IlIa XIh
aoSgai-st'. 70 ais Grand st.. and No rs Eas,
one hundred twelfth
XXth Assembly District No $50 Thirty third-st
rAIRchILD. JAMES BYRNE: J.: G: zAcHRY
HENRY b. r. sTEFFlNs and HENRY J. H.
Outdoor meetings at headquarters Of Assembly
j MadIsOn;si.: IIid. 10 s. MacdoqsaI.si.: iyth 10
Fourtee1th-st Witt 10 g Rlnstoncs s'' Ixth
40. 40 Eghthavc Kiln, 10 as Grand iia
XIIIth No. 32l West Forty-second-s st; XIvth. No.
10 A sis West TiyfoHTi- Is: with 30 is
Fast Eighteenth;st.; Ninth, no. $40 Colymbus-aye
69s Amsterdam-aye.: XVIII NO 80 East Twenty
third-st.; XXvIih No; 1879 Second ave-; XXvIIth.
1857 second-ave: XXXth. No. Hs East Eighty
eish,h-st: XXXIId. no. 2o4 East one-hundrcd and
twelfth-st.: XXXIVth. south. No. 2.2.6 Third-ave
illustrated lectures will be given as follows:
Cooper Institute-PoiticaI cartoons
tcon explanation Of how to vote and pictures.
Church Of the Epiphany Thirty and Lexington
Metropolitan Temple Seventh ave. and Fourteenth-s,
Huber. Hail. Jerome and Macombs Dam Bridge -
Political cartoons
o, witt Memorial Church. 40 $50 Rivngton sd.
HAMILTON DEAN
Pacific Hail. No. 200 East Broadway-"Flre and Dock
Departments" Dr. ALFRED L. THAYER
Chapel End Presbyterian Church., One hundred
Street Cleaning" EDWARD l. HEYDEcKER.
Levinnes Hail. City IsandAddress with political car
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MANY FOLLOWED THE HOUNDS.
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT YESTERDAYS RUN OF
THE MEADOW BROOK HUNT CLUB.

THE MEADOW BkDOh ~ NJ III ~
The cross country hunt held by tho Meadow BROOK
Hunt Club yesterday brought out the largest at
tendance II is declared. that has ever taken part
in any OF the runs held by tho club. number OF
the members OF the Rockaway and "estches'er
Hunt clubs were present at the run.
The start was made nj $3.50 o'clock from the
Meadow Brook clubhouse. Those In the saddle and
large number In traps. four hands; dIags ana
carts then rode across the Hampstead plains for
some distance TO the old railroad bridge AT West
bury where the pack was put on the trail. They
ran AT A rafting gait 10 East WildstOnc. where II
check taken for several minutes \ snort
distance from the check SIN double jump APP
peared before the huntsmon IL was AT this Jump
that the only falls Of the day occurred Luckily.
no one WAS injured beyond severe shaking up
The fence was a sim nVc-raicr ana Vas taken
nv every one OF the women In the saddle NJ the
first attempt. When the pack put on tho trail
again they ran to the village Of Searingtown and
then north, toward the Manhasset hills where tho
XIII occurred. The first in at the death were II. L.
Herbert. Ralph " Ellis the two whips. Davy and
Hazard and Harry Page.
The remainder OF the field finished together. n
short distance behind. They were w. g. Hayes.
II. V. r. kennedy. Jack Stewart, Mrs. T. Kenyon
Vingut ]. a. Cary. Thomas Hitchcock IT.. and
Sidney Dillon Ripley.
Those who followed the hounds across country
in traps Mrs. II. V. r. Kennedy Miss May
Bird, Mr. and Mrs. T. y. Morgan and friends. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. Mrs. August Bel
mont. Mrs c Albert Stevens. Miss Clair Okie, Miss
Marie De Estevez, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Decker New
bury II. Frost, Samuel Wilets. Miss Gertrude I.
Yauch. Mrs James s. Allen Mr.. and Mrs G. +.
Havemeyer. Mrs: J. L. s MADDEN. Mrs. Thomas
Sidney Dillon Ripley. Mrs. o. w Bird. and Mrs.
Kinaley Magoun
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co,,rcrs IN COLORADO AND ELSEWHERE


To the Editor OF Tho Tribune
Cir. Nv attention has been called TO the contrlou-
ton in The Tribute signed "R F. s.. upon COL
orado colleges Although have not had the pleas
ure OF reading the article TO which your correspoh-
dent refers. want 10 utter my word OF serious
nro,es. against tho founding OF denominauohai
institution at this time in Colorado The who!e
tendency in the State Is. happily. away from sec
tartan education as such. The institution IN TINS
city which bears tho name OF the state IS prac-
,c,ilv free from, all UNCONVENTIONAL influence. ana
while the religious spirit and CHRISTIAN iueuI
trol IL through and through. IL does not minister
IN ono denomination more than another anu
prosbvterian IS lust much at home IN IL as u
rrember OF a Conversational church But my pro-
Toe, Is NOT because OF any interest IN a sP,cld COZ!
lege but because the multiplication OF coi.eses -.
The Western States at this tim IS against me oess
interests Of higher Christian education. lhere -
no comparison between one good ana nutf'pel -,
moor colleges for the upbuilding or STURDY CnIis-
tan character Concentration or power anu oVulp-
mon, should be the order along the line oec'arlatn
schools as such do lot help on the religious proo,
ien and the best Christian colleges are proadeneo
Ing 70 ali denominations alike. The appeal mace oy
voi,r correspondent FOR a Presbyterian coneSc, u,
Colorado seems to those familiar with the proplemI
~ Christian education both unwholesorne AS wen
az somewhat misleading In regard TO the taG.s ~,
tie ease Let the friends OF Christian education u
tho Fast strengthen the institutions that are deTe.
on,na on the lines OF loyalty TO higher Chr!stian
oddmrstion without narrowing sectaran lmitatons'
as they Will then best minister 10 all the a.
lions and TO each one which they mos5 ueste !"
AID So,o-,ao Springs Col. Oct. q. ISL SS'''N'
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JEWISH MINISTER'S on THE ELECTIOy

At a meeting OF the New-York Board OF Jewish
Ministers held at Temple Beth-Elvestry on Octo-
Der 25 1885, at which fifteen OF the seventeen MEM
bers were present. 1t was unanimously decided to
issue the following declaration:
whereas II has been brought to notice that
race passion and religious sectaranism have been
appealed 10 In this municipal campaign
''Therefore We would remind our brethren OF the
necessity OF absolutely ignoring religious afillation
in choosing candidates for civil offices at this at
any future election:
And we would urge upon them. In casting their
ballots their sacred duty citizens ever TO make
executive ability and irreproachable character their
sole standards OF choice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
TANn4NY AND CITY FRANCHISES.
THE MANHATTAN DEMOCRACY RECALLS
HOW THE WIGWAM LEADERS BOLD
NM mo ANYWAY CABI,E RIGHTS

A. n ,n.e,,nr Of the Executive Committee OF the
Manhattan Democracy held at the Metropolitan
Hotel Yesterday. address to the people was
adopted exposing tho hypocrisy or IaHihahy ma"
IN the matter 81 declaring for fulI ana adequa''
conpensation for public franchises. which the Wig
wan leaders have made part o, the'r PLATFORM
this year
r. .,or how Tarnmany has stood IN the past on
,h,. ,..uc a little municipal history Is revived.
Tn. address, which was offered BY Charies s'ech-
Ter says: In the year 1850 tho broa""u! anu
s.v.nth Avenue Railroad were operating the.' loau
=, broadway from South Ferry 20 Central PARK
with horse power. Operating III this way "as no'
very profitable financial investment But II inc
connany could obtain the right TO operate oy cao.e
g., ouid mean the carrying OF millions ana mill
,o,. ~ na.,engers n year more ana be source VI
revenue 10 them OF many millions OF dollars
..o, ~. i2,h dav o: November 1859. at meeting
o. the Board OF Aldermen. COMMUNICATE" 40
con, ~ them by the then Mayor. Hush j. Grant j"
,ht.h 10 recommended the passage by the Board OF
Aldermen OF a resolution granting to the company
the permission 20 change their motive power iror"
49, ~ cable on the stipulation that the company
bouI nav into the city treasury no less imam slT'
49,. xcar for tais privilege. AT the same time ne
,rns.y,i,f.d 10 them n request by the counsel oi
the company that this Priyeso DC srh a
the members OF which. among others. were hugh
Ino c nan Richard Croker and Walton storm
>- ~ t' i.sS Walton Storm. who AT that time
wa a member OF the Board OF Aldermen lnttOuuIed
q resolution In accordance with TINS tccoh'i y,
IT,, ~, Navor Grant, whcrcupon Alderman MOTIFS
moved I, refer this 10 the Committee on I',iioia
viii instructions 10 report AZ me next lec.s y,
~ ~ Rnar1 such motion had always. prior to that
,i,nn beon adopted and ever since the same pro
cedure had been adhered to- Inc boafu OF HIusa
men bv vote OF l. TO .. refused 70 refer 70 conf
,nitcc and every one OF these seventeen Aiue' III,
we're members OF Tammany Hall. ana me nine WHO
onnoscd II were all antiTammany members Al.
'..The resolution was then put 10 vote anu ' ,
recommendation OF Mayor Grant was chrrien D.
AM the next day Mayor
ANNOYED OF tho resolution. which then became d
law. r.l,ahIa nr,vievea
,b,t has ever been granted by n legislative BODY
in the history OF the city OF New 9rk ~ w ,h
nnxt without tho people OF the city OF New nofK
having an opportunity to DO heard against IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
THE BATTLE-CRIES:
MR.. PLArT's PURPOSES.
the Editor :: The Tribune.

To the Editor ;. Inc tribune.
Sir: BY a Republican in high position / have
Just been assured that General Tracy did not
wish TO leave his valuable partnership legal prac-
t,ce, but was induced TO accept the nomintion
for Mayor by Platt who gave him the fondest
hope and expectation that he. Tracy. would oe
able to induce his special and much admired
friend Low to withdraw from the field with hm
that he Platt could then nominate In their place
a man for Mayor whom he had already Pif iow
out who would suit his purposes; that Low
failed TO withdraw and the arrangement could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
RIAINE MEN AND Low.

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In conversation with some friends. touho
they were opposed to Low on account OF his sup
posed apathy to Blaine Now. | claim 10 % 40
strong a Blaine man ever walked Brooklyn or
New-York; felt the same at first. but after read
ing the Rev. DR.. Cuyler's letter OF MS in'er''e"
with Low. I vas satisfied myself. and believe any
po,re man Who wishes we'll for the Greater New
York can and should vote and work for Seth Low
Nsy-York Dot "a, 1897. j. H. NEbb'
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VAN WICK ACCEPTS THEIR SUPPORT.

THE INDEPENDENCE HALL DEMOCRACY bRlEfbf
INFORMS HIM OF THEIR ENDORSEMENT.
There was n brief. quiet ceremony yesterday AT
Judge Van Wyck's headquarters. In the Hotel Bar
tholdi at which n committee OF tho independence
Hall democracy Informed tho Judge that ne was
tboir unanimous choice for Mayor OF New-fork
CITY. Richard Croker appeared In person 10 iehd
his smile OF approval to the ceremony. Ex-Mayor
c,ar, who has charge OF Judge Van Wycks cam
naign WAS also present, were also Congressman
Ceorge r. Mcclellan Judge Lewis Conan. ex-
Supervisor John Simpson. Counsellor Nolan ana
other supporters Of Judge Van Wyck. who seemed
nIeased TO regard the Independence Han Democ-
racv as an ally OF Tammany for this campaign.
1ba snokesman for the committee was Ernest
uaines who. addressing Judge Van Wyck. said:
This Is not n campaign for speech-makihs'
.harofore shall be brief: | have the honor 10
communicate to you that your nomination LOT
Navor OF Greater New-York was ratified by
meeting at Cooper Union on Friday last. we de-
sire IN a formal way to express to you our ac-
knou,ledgement of the fact that We have recog-
nized that YOU are the Democratic candidate ana
/ am requested to make you ,ormai tender OF
our nomination. We will work hard for you In this
election and we have every assurance that you
Will be elected. only WISH 10 'nhho io'"'a'
II Mr. Croker here TO see that his cand-
date aid not make a speech, the boss succeeded IN
ria nurpose The Judge simply said In response:
and also for the confidence that YOU have shown
In the Democratic party. l accept the nonina-
ton and would refer you to my letter Of ac-
ceptance."
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tn .he Ssid and thus prevent Republicans from
for Lev and sSv a ans tsen ny
3D. BIZ and Croker would have full control Of all
y; s, for vs yeaTs aS 10 ssv,
iDnmocrat certainly will not vote with Tam.
time but h shall gss my f0 know SSF setn
h"nest and capable and Is very worthy Of the
high position . u,
New.York Oct. Is. 1897.
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on THE LINKS AT ARDSLET.

There was an interesting Women's tournament
on the Ardsley golf links yesterday. for cup pre-
scented by Mrs John T. Terry. jr Twelve com
petitors handed in cards, Of whom Miss kttrdge
proved the winner. with net score OF Il. 1t was
the sixth OF the trial contests for the cup. the pro-
vious winners being Mrs. f. b. keech. Mrs.
NJ. NJ Van Buren,. Miss Frost, Miss Davis and
Mrs F. l.. Eldridge. The final competition will be
The mems tournament for the Bacon cup was
also continued. The scores in the women's tourna-
m
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RAILROAD INTERESTS.
CIT In THE ELOrR RATE

ST. Paul. Oct. 2.-The freight rate on nour has
been further disturbed by the announcement OF the
St. Paul and Duluth to-day that on November It
will reduce the New-York bound domestic rate
from % to 22l1 cents per 100 pounds This is cut
Of Pa cents The export rate is % cents. following
the cut by the 500"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
ON THE PRINCETON LINKS.

Princeton. y j., Oct. q CspeciaD.-rhe prelim-
mary round In the tournament Of the Princeton
Golf Club was played this afternoon on the clubs
links The weather was not favorable and the
scores were not up TO The high standard Of play set
by the contestants Oh former occasions. Eight
men qualified IN the opening round. and will con-
test for the handsome cup presented by NJ. Taylor
Pyne president OF the club The following Is list
pooI 20; Stewart 3d. Bayard l0l; Blair lo3; Chllds.
iO4; Steele, 107; Davis. lO1; Murphy. los
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
WHAT MR.. LOW WILL NOT DO.

To the Editor Of Tho Tribune.
Sir: Undoubtedly Quigg. Plat and Lauteroach
would be at some disadvantage II Mr.. Low shouia
n. elected Mayor But that would not be quite
the same rs having the Republican party smashed
] think he will be elected. and yet. II under ,s,
laws nor open the mints for the free coinage or
silver al IS TO l. nor take any more starch OUT OF
the civil Service reform statutes b.
BROOKLYN Oct. Is. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28

Grh r. b Duycknck AN, ana z T Taune Mar o.
Andrews S coli Club; Alfred Compton and :
Bowers. Of the Otsego Golf Clup; !; b' Pow
ers' -. of Rochester. A. H. Fem. Of Aitken :: q;
John r. Ferry. jr Thomas w StilGs ahq Of
The Dutchess County club; 4 W W@ns% amd
II Sloc,Im of the Staten Island Baseball ana
Cricket Club; Foxhal Keene. OF Rockaway: a.
Percy Bennett of SeabrlSht, ana W dltei D. ii"Ni'
o. Oakland. Cal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
BIG FOUR" DIRECTORS REFLECTED.

Cincinnati. Oct N.-At the annual meeting OF tho
big Four" stockholders. held here to-day the fol-
lowing directors reelected for three years: e.
Vanderbilt W. X. Vanderbilt. &. NJ Depew. J. =.
Morgan and NJ. f. Ingalls, Tho stock represented
was 6s 1893 preferred and i41 044 common The d.
rectors will meet in NewYork November II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
KEEP THE FREEBooTERs OUT.


THE WAY TO DO 1T Is TO VOTE FOR LOW. BE-
CAUSE HE is THE ONLY MAN WHO CAN
BEAT TAMMANT.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: To illustrate the way Tammany will make
the citizens stand and deliver II 1t secures conroi
Of Greater New-York. will here relate an actual
fact which occurred under Tammany rule Inc
police then used to levy tax on steamships ana
other vessels which unloading and receiving
freight at the docks. Part OF 1t went into the lam
many treasury and part OF It into the pohcema
pocket This wa. paid without protest. as Inc
stevedores knew IL It not paid they woulo Do
hampered and harassed the shipowners SUD
rnitted 10 IT, The man have reference 10 retuseo
and the Commissioner OF Streets dehperateiy 'oie
I'D a portion OF the Belgian blocks IN the s'iee.
near his pier the pretence that the stree, heeu
repairs at that point. and deliberately piea inc
blocks Of granite It utterly imposSsoie TOT
Tho shin 10 receive or deliver freight Inc cap.
tain, finding protest OF no avail, pala the onne
demanded and the Instructions were d. o"-'
Now. how can the citizens OF New YORK Rre Srea
the return TO the control Of their city by sucn iree
hooters: Is not or should not De, teaeenS the
but Of 1 There are
thousands Of Democrats in NewYork who Will not
vote the Republican machine ueke , so wi, vote
for Low because. though Republican ne mas l nw
been evolved 6y the ma Ia Whining than Tracy, and
the reason that Republicans who vote tor ar :;
are voting TO turn the control OF 'hei cay o'e' w
While every Republican regrets the stua1 ,in ye;
i has os s0' viii IL be be- ss mSch Triumph Of the Re-
publican party would be ne e,ecyon e ebonld
raSy vote for the Republican has best
chance OF winning ana any &c, one Seth Low. The
for ar Tracy and vas It would not be e, SUIT Nh
sn' sSy y5 Sst 81: Af novE t. be
elected Mayor: " ~, o5 1877
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
MADE A NEW PACING RECORD.

Santa Ana Cal, oct 27.-Betonica. three-year-
old PAGER, went mile against uhe' uhpdceo, III
.oss, beating the record made by Searchlight last
week of 207. Betonica went 10 the half IN l'uo.
The last half was made in the remarkable tune OF
.m3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-28
SOME OF BRooKLYN's GOOD WORK

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: German OF Brooklyn and his eight sons
will vote for Seth Low Portraits OF candidates In
St James's Place from f'ulton-ave 70 Lafayette
ave: George o; Van Wyck. 0: Tracy. J! Seth
Low 81. 49, ..- w = H.
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orr1GGs LETTERS AND HIS ANSWERS

To the Editor Of The Tribune. i.
Sir. Mr.. Platts personal organ and vendor o.
noltica fiction reports that the letters sent OUT 70
enrolled Republicans by Mr.. Quisg have orousn'
hack stacks Of enthusiastic replies" unfo1.u.
nately. Mr. Quigg does not state for wnom ~, :.
enthusiasm Is manifested. I have good reaso" -
believe that hundreds Of enrolled Repuohcans ~
sponded as I did--wth declaration thar :
working heartily for the success OF the ony csn
Iican candidate standing on the true uhjcn
niatform Of non partisanship In local anars a,t1
vital principle has been betrayed by MI
nominee. .,,x nat. from MI.
ougs Dear Sir have vo yo very ye much for
Oi,,; t 80 soon TO my communication. iesl
i that our II ticket will win and douo'y app''N
your efforts" s.d IN such care
fui discrimination ought to be saluted q '"' II.
ing political prophet!
New-York. Oct ~ M .4J-4 n---'S-
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ur WILL HAVE LOTS OF COMPANY.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: No Boss Plat IN mine. While ADMIRE Cen
-,I u = Tracy I shall cast my vote for SETH
nr I, am the only one 10 do so on Elecuon LAY.
New-York. Oct 25 1897 W. H. oiH"'
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In mems tournament. second round for Bacon cup
Glass Al. ". Sanger beat NJ 5. Patton. up to play
II. NJ. Billings beat G. r. Dodge by default: ): T.
Terry IT, beat y. c. Keynal UP (27 hoes): Or. ". e.
Wye. bye
up 3 TO play: c. A. Murphy beat Eugene Griffin up