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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
FRAUD CHARGED IN BROOhLlN
f. II. NJ ROEIIR WILL CONTEST THE VOTE
IN THE WITH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

Edward II. ". Roehr. the defeated Republican
and Citizens Union candidate for the Assembly from
the With District OF Brooklyn, yesterday retainer
Robert H. Eder 10 prepare contest Tor the seat.
The returns 10 the Police Department give william
r. Mcclure the Democratic candidate plurality
OF nincty-slx over Rochr
There was a conference between Mr.. Roehr ana
some Of his supporters at his home no ls1 PULASKI
At Yesterday afternoon Among those VINO al
tended were J. J. Pigot and w. : McGregor MI
Pigot said 10 Tribune reporter after the meeting:
'Mr Roehr was undoubtedly elected. There IL
nlcnty OF work In the With Assembly District Tor
The District 4 torney's Office The lesson OK John
Y McKane teaches some men nothing. Inc evil
dence that We have in hand shows that ballots were
tempered with and that were bribed. and that
drunken polling officials were guilty OF the most IN
famous conduct. 49,.
The witnesses who will appear for Mr.. Roenr are
Republican election officers and watchers. rrauu
viii be charged against the count IN seN'ral us,
trirt hui I'm one district the fraud was committed
in such a wholesale manner that Mr. Ro"hr VIII
move 10 have the whole vote OF the district thrown
OUT n this were done II would give Mr. Rccnr "A
n,iralitv Many OF tho ballots in this district were
tampcred with after the polls closed Mr. k"ehr
friends say that straight Republican and Cltzens
Union ballots have cross before MT M'rulI'
name marked with different lead pencil from that
used I'm placing the mark In the circle In some 81
the districts nearly all the officials were intoxicated
man IL seems significant that Demer. the Repnb-
lcan candidate for Alderman In the same uisitIc,;
was elected by a plurality OF about one huN"'''
nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
ONLY THE BEGINNING.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The recent canvass Of seth Low III "',r.
vour newspaper so ably sought TO deliver the He
,,t,,o,r yoters from the leadership OF their en-
emles is but the beginning of an educational move
mcnt which will yet redeem New-fork City' III
deeper sense than the Plat petufossers nave even
intln,ated. the American metropolis Is oea'ins VII.
o,,astions which involve the polltical welfare u
H. nation and 1t will continue 70 deal Win 'n ,hs
until they finally settled hpah oryonzation
and leadership necessary the UPON
He,'', principles and represented by undauh'e'
leaders. ....o -, fro.don, the people look
r.,ea,rancc for guidance and Tor inspil lhin
not TO the man who was meekly leo D{ o the issue
Ealing PLAT into the conflict, to divlue srosiden,
md delude the nosts but to the yaiatts III cha ~,
Of Columbia, who, first in the nsu ne a and turned
deaf Ear hypGssscqn d pfa rom D' the post
rinssters sought 10 an n at last achieved y will
be through the eadershIIp q Fm" eR s SwETT
FIJI zhtstown. " j.. Nov. ., 1871
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THE NAVY STAFF AND LINE.
A STAFF OFFICERS VIEW OF THE CONTROVERSY
OVER POSITIVE RANK AND TITLE.

OVER POSITIVE RANK AND TITLE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: This mornings Washington dispatches not
ing the meeting Of the Navy Personnel Board ap-
pointed to consider what action Congress shall take
10 settle the Zine and staff controversy say that
fl Is the opinion that mo particular good can come
from this sort Of discussion OF the matter and that
II might better be relegated to congress- "heTe
Naval abuses are forever crying for correction"
Now, do not agree with this opinion believe
that I, should be settled by the officers themselves
ana / believe that 1t can be settled. Tor Whatever
may be said in criticism of the composition OF the
board at least a majority OF the officers nave
sufficient reputation for fairness and lack OF preJu-
dice What is the Leading proposition? It i 10
give 10 the staff of the Navy what the stan or the
Army have had for years. namely, positive rank
and title without the right TO command surely y,l
there has been lack OF harmony no loss Oh az
rlnlne In the Army because of such ARRANGEMENTS,
can there be detrimental result from acc3rd,n nv
,s baIong TO one class OF officers TO the exclusion
OF another class from enjoying ire same priVisse
In other words. are rank ana que persona prop
ertvo II would be absurd 10 make such clalnl.
What is wanted has been ASKED tor t or many e:
ton until the officers themselves are agreed COM
modore Melville, EngIneer-in- CHIEF OF the nay
nort In which no says to bring the corps 70 US
highest efficiency TWO things are necessa a Rae
ali GRADES 70 about three hundred. so divided into
the various grades as to give t@T r TanS Snd titles
with the name OF the corps attachedl' as N tne
case FOR the staff officers or the Army. , III
t. ,ha, engineer officers may have the legal right
70 command their men, the enactment for the Navy
- 10 Same law as for the Army Is requested lnls
uo,It 90. STAFF officers for the Navy cannot ex-
ercJsa command except In their own departments
but 10y virtue OF their commissions may com'hahi
all enlisted men . l., ,,ar,
There are several other questions to De consae.sa
~ tho Roard as for instance. the course AT the
SS,vai Academy the election by cadets 10 serve IN
the stan or line the system Of promotion me num- nn
d,nned that this Board shall settle the matter ny
vote but has rather Intended has the TWO corps bps
40 ,"sIs,,nt Secretary Roosevelt who Is chairman
Of the board and who VIII nus be 70 e se.
80 sbo,,ld embrace. Reports of objections 10 the
Composition Of the Board have been crcua'ea: 9t
will not be- tolerated, and that II VIII DE
fnr the Board alone decide what Is me pest meas
tu ", ~ recommend to Secretary Long for the mucn-
u1oaeJ reer This is the first rea! promise or any,
ling looking toward the settlement Of the line ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
PLATT FEELING IN BROOKLYN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | would like to call the attention OF the Re-
publican leaders "a one reason why there shou'u
no, again be a Plat ticket presented 10 inc voters
~ nrooklyn Many Republicans were strongly
,,,t,s, consolidation because they believed II
u.ould result I'm our being ruled by Tammany Han,
and we have been getting used to much pe''er
Government than that. resulting from our increaS
ing Renublican ma Iorlt!es. But the orders from
tho Rose were 10 Gam through consolidation ana
II was done As we reared we are 10 I've '"''" ~
,,,ar g. 20 for at least four years. There are
hundreds Of Republicans in Brooklyn so soured on
,,o PLAT machine for bringing this about tha'
th.v Will not under any circumstances. again Vo'e
, ulatt ticket. So II the Easy Boss wants 10
helm Croker In power. just give MS another fi''.
woodruff ticket 10 slaughter, and We VIII 40 IT, !.
vo, doubt our ability to do IT, Messrs. WINS anu
,,,orhurv can give YOU some Information on the
subject. ONE Or lhE "H>' "
Brooklyn, Nov s 1891
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
Noun. Vernon. " Y. Nov 5. 1907.
PLEASED WITH THE MILLS HOTEL.
GUESTS EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR ITS
HELP AND COMFORT.

HELP AND COMFORT.
T, the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In the abstract II seems 10 be true that God
rn,ie the country man made the town" Az an
occasional visitor 10 New-York. and always poor in
purse wish 20 narrate a BIT OF experience. And in
speakinG am sure I voice the sentiments OF most
n not all OF the guests OF the Mills Hotel where
arrived last night thoroughly tired. This house Is
noble monument 20 the kind heart. the wise mind
that now gives 90 much comfort and ENCOURAGEMENT
TO some men struggling against the great obstacles
10 decent living in New-York city There Is no
need TO ask what Is Mr.. Mlls's creed Surely
think il closely conforms TO the statement OF one OF
the religious bodies beautiful and powerful In lis
simplicity. which Is this: I'VE accept the religion
o, Jesus and hold In accordance with his teaching
,ha, true religion ls summed M In love 10 God and
love 20 man
The city press has already fully described the
hotel but Il should be 10 he duly appreciated.
The vav the behaved guests quiet, orderly and
gentlemanly enjoy its comfort Is an inspiring sight
such work as this ia the most positive Christianity
II eleyatos men challenges their manhood and has
a strong tendency to keep them from places OF lnrk-
ing gllftcrng vice and hithy lodgings such ought
not 10 exist.
| feel sure that when mon lay themselves on these
clean AID good beds sweet and inviting their
hear,s often swell with gratitude and their thoughts
nrc purified and. whatever the deep sorrows ana
trials and temptations OF their lives. they are IN
yted To put them aside for AT least few hours ana
rest And who shall say what new nope ehcouihbe
ment ard inspiration here ind birth In some hyes
NrWburg y. Y, Nov. -. lN'' W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
4 cBrRCH'S CORNERSTONE LAID.

The cornerstone OF the new church for the First
Methodist Episcopal congregation OF North New
York was laid with appropriate ceremonies
Yesterday afternoon. The congregation which
mas been worshippng In tent al One-hun-
d,ei-snd- forty-frsi 81: and Brook-ave during
Tho summer and fall assembled yesterday
morning in the Bethany Presbyterian Church.
hund ed nd near Willis-ave.
where a sermon appropriate to the occas on was de-
livered by Bishop Andrews. Al the close OF the
sermon tho congregation proceeded 10 the new
church which is about half-fnshed Inc gathering
numbered about Ave hundred. The Rev. Dr Birch
OF bethany Church. read the portion OF me ritual
applicable 10 the occasion, the Rev Or George r.
Mains offered prayer. and Bishop Andrews iaid Inc
cornerstone and delivered the benedicton, .
The church will cost SO 900. II Is l5xsO feet Win
n parsonage 20xG0 feet In the The front Is OK
pale brick. with gray stone trimmings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
aCCTSTD RY JOHN CHAPLIN.

ive-Sergeant Cuff Of the Central Office.
ro,urrad from Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon.
having in his custody Max Miller. n drygoods
merchant OF Charlevoi. in that State. who Is
wanted here 10 answer 10 a complaint made against
him by John Clahn, of the II. y. Cahin Company.
nharping him with having obtained goods amount
ing in value 10 81 li0 by false representations MIL
Ter is said to have represented TO me frm that MS
stock i'm his store amounted In value to $1,000 and
thai his life was insured in the sum OF s23oO
These statements were found 10 be faIse ana a., a.
Grand Jury The prisoner will be arraigned IN
General Sessions to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
SELFISH. UNRELENTING BossIsM ALLOWED THE
CITY TO BE Turned OVER TO TAMMANY.

THE INCUBUS MUST BE SHAKEN OFF.
SELFISH UNRELENTING BossIsM ALLOWED THE
CITY TO BE TURNED OVER TO TAMMANY
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial this morning on The As
sambly'' Is absolutely sound. II there Is any
thing that the local and State election returns
signify 1t is that the Republican party must shake
of the Platt-Gibbs -Gruber- Payn type OF leader
ship before 1t can receive the hearty cooperation
OF n rapidly growing and now. perhaps, prepon-
derating element of the party. These Republicans
resent the attempt Identify the historic party
Of high aims and principle with policy OF rule
or-ruln dictatorship and a low type OF political
morality generally. They would welcome an hon
orable leadership In party principles and policy.
but are exasperaed with an uDdemOcratlc system
OF selfish unrelentlng bosssm. sustained by pat
ronage and characterized by treacherously forced
nominations and dishonest legislative proceedings.
They are indignant that the party should be I'M
abe TO honor 1t would like TO man OF Cen
eral Tracy's craftsmanship and honorable record
because OF having forever TO carry the burden OF
Mr. Pat's unpOpularity on It's shoulders and &C
copt responsibility for his record and methods.
The significance of the election IL that the Re-
publican party canno, hold the respect and con-
adence OF its own rank and file until 1t shakes off
the Incubus OF Plattism and occupies distinctly
higher ground both 10 character OF leadership
and standards and methods Of success. Moral
II
permanent triumph OF Republican principles than
tho petty trickery and smart practices OF falsely
called practical politics" Honest politics are in
the long run the most truly practical, and II Re-
publican principles cannot succeed in this way
they had better walt until civilization comes UP
10 their level No good cause ever suffers half
so much from honorable defeat from dishonor-
able victory
The detection OF 100 nm Republicans IN Greater
New-Yor from the regular ticket was not per-
sonal condemnation Of General Tracy nor a per-
sonai Endorsement OF Mr.. Low. did It repre-
sent a weakening Of Republican principles or
growing affection for Mugwumpery II was the
outburst OF a long pent-up disgust with the char
acter and trend OF he Plat regime and this
fe., to be tho first opportunity In several wears
10 record that protest without endangerng vital
party principles Not to heed this protest Is to
dlshenrt-n and chill the enthusiasm Of great
and growing element OF tho party and 10 invite
future defeat.
As an anti Mugwump Tracy Republican / ex
pres. here the views OF practically every Rspubli-
can. straight independent, with whom have
IL HAYES ROBBINS
Mount Vernon ~ y Nov 5 1907
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
4 DrEiUITING HOTEL CLERK fitGHI.

Captain McClusky received word from the 'h'-
cago police yesterday OF the arrest III 'hh' 'S "
u,u,, NcOullen formerly a clerk In the
Hotel Lincoln this city. who absconded with $40
on October 81 last The money he TOOK had Dren
handed 10 him by a guest OF the hotel 10 ne plt IN
,ha O. H. for security As soon he received the
money McQuillen appropriately 1T to ms own use
mi dIsappeared. Detective Kear started yester-
dav 10 bring him back to this city. James H.
RresIin The proprietor OF the Hotel Lincoln, APP
nears as IN. complainant In the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
A FABLE OF A RICH PASTURE.

HOW THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE PROVED ITSELF
70 BE A STUPID OK.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: once upon time horse. an and an OK
were let out rich pasturage Now, the horse
and the asa, belonging to the same family and
naturally afillating and mutually regarding the OK
as an alien and unworthy participant with
themselves formed alliance against him and by
their united strength. deprived him of any share
In the fodder.
After time. however. the horse began to wax
arrogant by reason OF his great size and
strength and monopozed all the juicy portions
OF tho pasture for himself and Obliged his poor
relation, the ass. subsist on the more arid ana
barren portions or 70 starve altogether. until tne
latter became very lean and weak. indeed. Ihus
common afiiiction finally brought the ass ana the
OK into sympathy with each other ana INTO an
alliance against the greedy horse. whereby they
agreed to unite, expel the horse and divide the
pasture between themselves. ,- -, -.
But no sooner was this accomplished than the stu
pd OK forgetting all about the cause or the morse
downfall demanded all the pasture for himself. as
being the larger and more important beast, super
cI.iousy assuming that the ass ought 70 De thank-
full FOR what might be left for him after ne, the
OK had first satisfied his voracious appetite Ihere
upon the ass percevlng that the OK was as greedy
establish their former relations, as becoming men,
beers OF the same family. The horse. having learned
wisdom during his prolonged fast readily agreed
to this. and promised to treat his poor relation
again 10 offer an opportunity for their common
enemy. the OK. to get possession OF the pasture
This fable teaches that the Republican machine
OF New-York (normally pemocraue by large ma
(Not Practical Potician).
New-York Nov. g. 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
Many persons cannot take
plain cod-liver oil.

MANY persons Caililol ldkC
plain cod-liver oil.
They cannot digest it.
1t upsets the stomach.
Knowing these things, we
have digested the oil in SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with
HyPophosphites; that is, we have
broken it up into little globules
or droplets.
We use machinery to do the
work of the digestive organs.
and you obtain the good effects
of the digested oil at once. That
is why you can take SCOTS
Emulsion.
SOC. and 500 all druggists.
O. Nam, vory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
WHEN DOES sUNDAY-sCHoOL BEGIN?

A "HAYsEED" LEGISLATOR EAGER FOR THE
MORAL TEACHING OF THE FIFTH
AVENUE HOTEL.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: number of our 'hayseeds' who have been
elected to the Legislature are DESTROYS OF knowing
when the New-York Sunday-school will be opened.
This In the last year has been diversion 10 US
In going down Saturday, and having the great
moral teaching OF our leader, and saving all brain
work over our duties in the Legislature for the
coming week r. |.
Utica y. Y, Nov. 6, 1884,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
ALL AMERICANS. IS: BALTIMORE.

San Francisco Nov. THE aggregation OF s'ar
ball PLAYERS from the East made their first appear
ancc to-day at Recreation Park. The All American
yers played all around the men from Baltimore
II was an ideal day and the size OF the CROWD was
only limited by the capacity OF the grounds. score
RiI.E.
An Americans ....... N-lG ~
Dateries-Pond and Donahue: Rhnes ana SmNh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
ADVOCACY or LOW BROKE Up 4 CHOIR
PROFESSOR AGRAMONTE REFUSES TO SING For
DIR DIXON's PEOPLES CHURCH.

PROFESSOR AGRAMONTE REFISES TO sTNG FOH
DIR DIXON's PEOPLES CHURCH
The choir Of the Peoples Church. which holds
services in the Academy OF Music refused 10 sing
at the regular service yesterday morning. The Rev
Dr. Thomas Dixon. jr. is the pastor OF the church
a week ago yesterday he advocated the election OF
Seth Low In his sermon Professor Agramonte. who
Is the leading singer OF the choir. took offence al
DIT Dixon's remarks as he was opposed TO the cleo
ton OF Mr. Low and he refused to appear yesterday.
TIE chorus choir struck out Of sympathy win
him. -
Two soloists, the cornetst and the piano player
supplied the music for yesterdays service.
Professor ASramonie is a Cuban and now has
son In a Spanish prison. He was opposed to Mr..
Low did because he not believe the latter SYM
pathlzed with the Cuban cause.
"a r Dixon. in speaking OF the difficulty, said that
he had advocated MI Lows election because he
thought that was .h ss Hh %ay 80
vii think better of what he has done and return"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
r the -hsmnionshio T'iass 20

1873 hands for the championship Class 50.
9:l5 mJudsing harness horses (hrxt prize w.sners)
exceeding 1913 hands for the championship Class IS
$50 p. n.-Jrd1ng qualified hunters Class SO.
9:4j m.-Judging hunters jumpers for the heavy.
medium and light weight Championship. Class lOG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
IN TIE CYCLING WORLD.

sTARBUCK TRAINING HARD FOR HIS MATCH
WITH MICHAEL
starbuck is training hard for his return match
with Michael a, the Madison Square Garden on
Thanksgiving night. Forty-eight riders tan
dems will make the pace for the two men. Michael
Is training hard at Atlanta Ga. and Will try hard
TO reverse Starbucks victory IN tho last race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08

The New-York City consuls Of the L. A. W are
preparing two sets Of maps OF the city. One set
is for Manhattan Island and the other for the dis
trict above the Harlem. II Is expected that tho
maps will be published IN about two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08

It is hoped that team Of American riders may
compete In the international championship race AT
Vienna next year ARRANGEMENTS for sending a
number OF the best riders In this country 10 Vienna
are already being considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
NEGLIGENCE ON RAILROAD

orv,c,.1s AND EMPLOYEES TAKE TOO MANY
CHANCES FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. I would ike see something 0" '"e GU
.or,ai maya Of The Tribune the duties ana re'
snons,bIlIries OF railroad officials and empio'es.
There is nothing which concerns the puohc mo's
than the safety OF the roads they nay Lille ~ any,
over terrible accident occurs. Dut HttIe onra or
,htnc 10 said in the papers beyond the accouh. "
il: Soon il is forgotten. and the company 'o"'"''
"I beIieve most railroad accidents are caused 1y =
neglect OF duties from officials down anu ars ,aken
Ill ~ section men Too many chances are 'a ~
Sv them: because Of no accidents they get 'n ali
the habit OF considering the traek anu They
forget the and responsibility PLACED Sce p0r
them and are reminded only aiter an Station and
LION @nt again without any of the employees tskng
look at the cars or engine cgompe IL closer examns,
ton of trains and better work by emp, rsL on The
accidents would do OG' yscen was at Bosets Nils
tare ona passenger was killed and several n
jured; the company SAID apparent to- everybody
Who was there and took the trouble 10 invesuga ns
rail broke ss see Hsge had BEEN
Work leveng the road and replacing OLD ties VIII, I'm
new Instead OF hasees which they probably had
done many times before without a. acr1I I, hroke
reSn e ~d 10 TOO much careless work on railroads
when the track Is poor the compahy Sm0Hy
once Pr oftsn do until an accident they should
III a. keep no their full force of section men, instead
a. ~ radvcne the force down TO where there are NOT
onnnGh men to do the work properly Deileve .de
S,raemse division OF the Lacka wanna road neeas
ooyydrbaI,ilne from end end. II is rough ana u-
zen in many places. and actually unsafe 20 man LIZ
nnealx Of H. but do not complain loud enough 20
reach the officials go over TINS roa o a AM CON-.
G ,.,I ~ 80 are in TRAVELLING MAN.
Syracuse n. Y, Nov. 8. 1877
MAYOR STRONG HITS THE MARK.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Mayor Strongs words on the third page -
MI. -r,,hune November L. placing the defeat OF the
Republican party on Senator Platts shoulaers, ar
true every one Of them. No comment ID heeeSSs
from any one-the truth is there ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-08
wu,cu IS THE BETTER MAN?

To the Editor OF The Tribune
10 T., ,.,sw OF Platt's character. as now re-
-, ub,ch IL the more deserving Of the respect
oren Of Republicans. Plat or Croker? MUST no'
even Republicans feel that better Jet nnff ban may Gould
49, haan hoped for from such treacherous cor
tempbe egotst as Plat: IN his secTT tao in View
~ ~ the deceit OF which he has been the TIc's"
New-York. Nov g. 1897
co,un ONE MAN HAVE DONE MORE HARM?
To the Editor OF The Tribune
g.. Tho ,u,l .,enihcance Of last Tuesdays cleo
.,a. do.. not seem TO strike the average voter.