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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Virginia McLaln. OF Nassau. b""1'nNs
acknowledges the receipt or paf'e' o. eau"s
a,tar from 4 LaWkowski Of Hampstead Long
- and the Wonian's Pages. from q member. Of
pome y Y Any member who intends 20 r"meiA-
her Miss McI.ain and the four invalid members u
her T s. S branch will please bear IN mind ina,
~ natl 70 the Bahamas goes only fortnlshty ana
VI a,tngs must be sent early. All parcels must be
sent bv mail addressed TO Miss virginia Mcl'aiA.
Tinted states Consulate. Nassau. bahalas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
THE W4RING Nd.

Ex-Mayor william l. Strong. treasurer OF the
fund. acknowledges receipt or the foho"iHs con-
,ribu,ions to the fund 10 December :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Mrs N J seneck Of Peekskill y. Y. sent 81
and Mrs Mary Hanks. Of No. la9 Rodney-st.. 81
as dues for 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Dr Holt IN his report read Yesterday afternoon
a. the annual reception AZ the Babies Hospital NO.
ss- Lexington-ave. spoke Of the need Of a larger
house IN order 10 separate the sick from the com
paratively well infants and mus avoid the FISK OF
spreading a disease.
TIE country house a. Oceanic was said 70 have
accommodated a number OF Infants during the sum-
rner Another point dwelt upon was he educa-
tioral advantage the mothers derive from receiving
destruction on the care Of little ones " Sal-
ferthwaite also made an address. and me Kew ~.
The Doctor declared his 10 be az anniversary
FOR himself as well FOR the hospital. foI eac n
had been established just ten years IN the CITY Oh
New-YOrk. -. ,.A,os
After hearing all that had been said about oaoies
ne Doctor said he felt able 20 take care OF tauN
himself H urged the necessity ~ larEcr quartz
~ extend IN, work and said that the only thins 20
do about a matter which q was agreed ~is needed
vae 20 keep N n tn II was accomplished ..
"In all countries where infant HE is cfeap. ne
said adult he r. cheap and in all countries where
,rtar, ne Is dear and cared for, adult NE ~
rrec,ous This work is aching the great value oI
human lie and cannot be overestimated III ''s
benef-ence. ,.o. ~, tho wards
whore thirty-nve babies were cared Tor were III
Mrs John jay Knox IS president OF the Boara OF
Women Managers. which includes the names u
leading NeW-YOrk women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The American National Red Cross Relief Com
mittee Will meet to receive reports from the Ex-
ecutive Committee, at Sherrys. Fifth-ave. and
Forty-fourth-st.. this evening at $50 o'clock. a
statement OF the work done during the last sum
mer will be presented. and brief addresses will be
made by representative workers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

In aid Of the Society OF the Lying-in Hospital
the fourth illustrated music lecture will be given
by Miss 5. c. Very. at II o'clock this morning al
ne home Of Mrs. F. Bronson. No. ia Madison-ave
Subject. THE Lyric Drama"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
Selected by Mary Proctor.
REQUEST

presdent-General Of the T : :. "'sn So''e
,,. sunshine people would send something in
~ vr.y ~ clothing and toys to Mrs Eagans iiile
'.tri six wears old who lives at No 10 East Ferry
stxth-sf city. Yours truly, J. hD4A.-N-Nb-
N.,hattan Borough
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

At Sl5 o'clock this evening the Paria Club VIII
meet at Delmonico's Ffth-ave. and Forty fourth
ST. The speaker will be Henry Watterson OF Ken
lucky. and the topic "Our Country: Its Dangers
and Its Hopes, Past Presen; and 10 Come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

At Mrs. John McLoughln's home. No. 2.0h Fifth
ave. the Harlem Ladies' Class wiz meet at II
o'clock this morning for Miss Marion Coppernolr-
lecture on "Our Country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The baskets sent to the 7. : : ONCE yesterday
,.,e made 5y ttle children at the Orphan Asylum
:, Atlantic-ave. Brooklyn. The handsome scrap
-, WAS designated as special giti. ,, ana M
.,rou will be sent 10 'shut-lH Ni..4o.''' -
Ssrts,n,as Gifts These litile orphans always pay
,ha,r dues with their own handi"orK-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Josephine Walton's lecture TO be given this
morning at II o'clock at the home Of Mrs Charles
= Orvis No Il West Fighty-nrst-st. Will be
the Dreyfus case. from ts beginning TO the present
moment Of its development
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

II I can stop one heart from preaA"'e'
shall not 1--we tn vain
II can ease one life the ach'Hs'
or cool one pain.
Or help one fainting robin,
sh"" HUI emily Dickinson
l.. L. RrncfOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Governing Board Of the Professional Won
ans League viii meet this afternoon At O'Clock
at the league rooms, No. l.J9 roadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Ladies' Day will be held this afternoon at the
New-York Athletic Club. No. 1oi West Fifty
hfth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Womans Patriotic Relief Association he'd
a meeting yesterday morning at the Manhattan
Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Jennie Mclvene Davis will lecture this even
ing At Public School No IS. Park-ave. and Second
St WlHansbridge Her subject Historic Lake
Champlain" is 0. particular interest az this time.
as a bin is 10 be introduced in Congress u secure
Fort Ticonderoga a. National property. so spot
in America has greater historic Interest. Ms;
Davis has made II special study Of the history ana
reorraub, OF thi. section. The lecture is illus
rated with stereopticon views among them being l
Champlain in 1910. Illustrating his fight with the
TrrIrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Anna NJ Benjamin. who has been asked 70
lecture about the war before some OF the women :
clubs. is not connected with the Red Cross She
vent 10 cuba a. p war CORES pOndent. and tells
Of what she while there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Twelfth Night" will be recited this evening at
Carnegie Hall by Marshall Darrach, in the Shake
speare course he Is giving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Stolen Gods" is the subject upon which
Mrs Louise Seymour Houghton will speak this
morning AT II O'clock at the home OF Mrs. j. VI.
Cornell No. 2S East Thirty-seventh-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Mary Proctor lectures this evening ~ the
Universal!st Church. Chelsea. Mass. before the
Chelsea Womans club. other Worlds than
Ours"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

THE Associate Alumne of the Normal College in
ytes its friends to meet the officers Of the asso-
citation this afternoon from until o'clock, in the
college assembly room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Committee on Child Culture, OF european.
will meet this afternoon at the home OF the chair
man. Mrs Henry ~ Meeker, No. lOl Hancock-st..
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The annual fair OF the Womens Auxiliary OF the
New-York Throat and Nose Hospital will be held
this afternoon and evening in the grand ballroom
Of the WadoTf-AstOria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Special Chiliren's Day will be observed this
afternoon at the fair for the Messiah Home now
going on in the parlors Of the church. Park-ave
and Thirty-rourth-st There number OF
articles offered FOR sale that children find especially
attractive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Health Protective Association OF Brooklyn
will hold the December meeting this morning at
1890 o'clock at the headquarters. Wissner Hall.
Fulton-st and Flatbush-ave. The improved con-
d.ti0n Of the public schools OF the Borough OF
Brooklyn VIII be spoken OF by Mrs Andrew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

The Universalist Women's Alliance Of the Met
ropoMtan District Will meet at Il o'clock this morn
ing al the Church OF the Receener. Broad and
Hi sts Newark y. J. Tho subject for discus
sion Will be is Club Life Detrimental 70 Home
Life" Mrs. j. W Smylh will he the chairman
Of the day box luncheon VIII be served AZ
! O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09

Miss Beaston's lecture on Famous Sons OF
Italy" with the subtitle OF "Benevenuto Celrni;
or The Spirit Of the Renaissance" will be given
al II o'clock this morning at the home OF Mrs
clifford Horace Tuttle, No. 2sS Ohnion-ave,
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED.

Selected by E NJ. H.
The herald., 1898-10-11
JOINT POLITICAL DISCUSSION

A little spice will be added to the quiet
political campaign by the open letter
from Congressman Barlow to his com
petitor, Mr.. Waters. The invitation for
a Joint discussion of political issues, we
presume, will be accepted. In the course
of his campaigning thus far Mr.. Waters
has developed such oratorical momentum
that the Times llkens him to a tidal
wave. 1t will be interesting and in
structive for the people to hear these
champions of antagonistic political
principles. The discussion will enliven
the canvass and shake up some dormant
enthusiasm.
And why not a Joint discussion be-
tween the candidates for governor?
Men of great renown have adopted this
method Of presenting themselves and
their political tenets to the people. 1t
was a similar discussion, in a contest
for the United States senatorship, that
brought Abraham Lincoln to national
notice. The famous tour of Illinois by
Lincoln and the Little Giant" of other
days, Stephen A. Douglas, was the In
direct cause of Lincoln's nomination for
president in 1860.
We imagine that Calfornia's Little
Giant" would not be averse to meeting
his competitor in joint discussion. Mr.
Gage has lately had extensive rostrum
experience in the political club rooms Of
San Francisco, and has probably had
time to read up on the funding bill and
The herald., 1898-10-11
FIGURES ON THE NEXT HOUSE

The Washington Post claims to have
obtained data from all congress districts
bearing upon the probable complexion
Of the next house of representatives.
The conclusion deduced from the re-
ports gathered are not particularly COM
forting to the Republican leaders. The
Post says that while Democratic gains
are outlined in many states, the figures
given by its correspondents do not yet
make it positive that the Republicans
will lose control of the house." And
further. the Post says, in allusion to the
Republican majority in the present con-
gress, "there is no doubt it will be re-
duced to a very small number, but the
present indications do not point to its
entire disappearance"
AS the Post has got the chances down
to a very small margin we now call at
tention to a sufficient error In its figures
to probably wipe that margin out. It
says there is at present in the house
of representatives Republican major
ity of fifty-six over all parties combined,
and this large majority will be difficult
to completely overcome" The majority
is overstated to the extent of just nine.
There are in the Fifty-fifth congress
202 Republicans, 1S0 Democrats, q Pop
ulists, silverites and 1 fusionist. The
anti Republicans aggregate 155. De-
Quoting this number from POP and the
remainder is Al, the true Republican
majority. If the chances seem so nearly
even on the Posts basis of Sc as the
Republican majority in the house, what
is the prospect in view of the reduction
to Al?
The Post claims that 166 districts will
certainly be Republican in the approach
ing elections unless the unexpected
happens" That leaves the unlucky
number 13 to be gained from the doubt
full list in order to make a majority.
The large number of AZ is put down
as doubtful, although in about half of
these it Is claimed the chances favor the
Republicans.
Inasmuch as 1t is admitted that the
whole trend of the congressional cleo
tions will be anti-Republican, we fail
to understand how the Post can consist
emily clainI a probable diminution In
the present opposition membership. The
estimate is Democrats 129, Populists 13,
Silverites 4. This is a total of less
than the present representation.
This effort of our Washington contem-
porary is interesting, but nothing more.
It is impossible to make even an ap-
proximate forecast Of the congress elec-
The herald., 1898-10-11
Disappointed Administration Men

To go to war on behalf of Cuba was
considered a sublime stroke of political sa .
gacity. The Republican politicians figured
that 1t would contribute incalculably to
their party's prestige. The lethargic elec-
tions In Vermont and Maine, showing a
heavy percentage Of loss for the Repub-
lcans, are decidedly shattering to the idea
that the war would be worth everything
to the administration as piece of party
strategy. Its grim and shocking conse-
quences have killed the enthusiasm that
was expected to follow the suspension Of
hostilities.-Detrot Free Press.
The herald., 1898-10-11

The fashion set by the Republican
party at Sacramento is to obtain even in
the city convention. Yesterday The
Herald published the slate, which had
been prepared by the bosses of the party
of bosses, and already four out of four
candidates are nominated as pro-
grammed. Even in municipal affairs the
party which has bowed before Mark
Hanna as its idol must accept his gospel
of bossism. But who ordains these local
bosses? This is what the people Of Los
Angeles want to know.
The herald., 1898-10-11

The Merchants and Manufacturers
to help supply Captain Steere's battery
with a band. 1t is believed that 5000
more can be raised in San Francisco. A
good band will help nightly to while
away the tedious hours of garrison duty
in Manila and fight off homesickness.
There ought to be no great difficulty in
raising the required amount, and The
citizens will respond to Secretary Zee
handelaar's call.
The herald., 1898-10-11

tions one month In advance. 1t 10 more
than unusually difficult at the present
time because Of the unknown quantities
in new elements that have entered into
the campaign. The Post has evidently
learned enough. however. to indicate
that the Republican hold on the house
is in utmost peril. The figures, 10 far
as they are Of any service. tend to
confirm the forebodings Of Senator
Hanna and other Republican leaders.
The herald., 1898-10-11
Facts Wanted, Not a Scapegoat

1.-THE people demand scapegcat," Secre-
tary Alger IS reported as saying. but re-
fuse to be the goat" Unquestionably some
Of Mr.. Alger's public utterances like that
which laid most Of the complaints of our
soldiers to the score of homesickness, have
aroused strong resentment, but the main
concern with the people, after all, is to fix
the responsibility for shortcoming and mis-
doing where 1t belongs They do not de-
mand a, scapegoat. but factA-Boston
Globe.
The herald., 1898-10-11

We suggest to our evening Republican
contemporary. the Express, that it's jubi-
lation over the so-called failure of fusion
postponed until after the conventions of
the Democratic, Silver Republican and
Populist parties shall have been held.
There is a good probability that they
will unite on a single ticket when the
proper time arrives. If they do unite
it will not be on account of the silver is
sue (Which has nothing to do with the
administration of city affairs), but be-
cause they want to put up a first-class
ticket in the reasonable hope of electing
The herald., 1898-10-11

It is gratifying to learn that the Oma-
ha exposition is a pronounced success
financially and otherwise. The outlook
was very dismal at first when the war
excitement was at high pitch, and grave
fears were expressed by the warmest
friends of the enterprise. 1t Is stated
that the management is already out
Of debt, with a goodly surplus, and fine
prospects for the remaining weeks.
Omaha is entitled to congratulations on
this marvellous success in great un-
dertaking.
The herald., 1898-10-11
you can,' was the indignant retort Of the
servant Of the public"
An Expensive Bunch Of Keys

Our imperialist friends propose to provide
Uncle Sam with a large assortment OF
keys. Hawaii was to be annexed because
II was the key to the Pacific: the Ladrones
must follow because they are the key to
the Philippines. Now the Philippines must
be added TO the bunch because they are
"the key"to the markets OF China and the
far east" But II our protectionis.s are
right, what do we want with keys to for
eign markets? Haven't we got the great
American home market, and isn't that mar
ket enough? The protectionists have all
ways said so.-Portland (Me) Argus
The herald., 1898-10-11
NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN

In the hustle and confusion Of the
hustings, and the personal solicitations
of the candidates for votes, the people
may not be mindful of matters OF the
greatest Importance.
We hope they win not neglect to vote
for constitutional amendment number
two, which is contained in the proclama-
ton of the governor. 1t is proposition
to authorize the people Of the several
counties to create their own county gov
ernments The people Of Los Angeles
county know better what kind OF gov
ernment they want than anybody else.
and they are capable Of giving proper
expression to their wishes. So 1t is with
the people Of every other county. Con-
ditions are different In all the counties,
and the local people know what kind Of
government is best fitted to them. The
simplest government is most effective
and least expensive. The cost of admin
istering our county government has
been unnecessarily large, and 1t is our
opinion that If the people take the mat
ter in hand there will be decided i'm
provement
The fusion candidates for the legisla-
ture in this county are committed to the
abolishment of city assessors, and re-
quiring cities to base their tax levies on
the assessments within their respective
limits, made by the county assessor.
This alone will save the taxpayers of the
cities of Los Angeles county not less
than $4,000 annually. They are also
committed to the abolition of county
and city tax collectors. and throwing
the collection Of all taxes over to the
county treasurers. which is the method
in vogue in nearly all the states. This
change would save the taxpayers Of the
cities of this county another $4,000 or
more, and those of the country probably
$4,000.
The Republican party and its legisla
tive candidates are silent in regard to
these reforms, and it is not unfair to
presume that they are opposed to them
and for the reason that these unneces-
sary offices employ large number of
deputies and clerks and afford the
means of paying for political work out
Of the public funds. 1t cheapens the
cost of campaigns to the candidates,
who otherwise would have to take the
money out of their own pockets to COM
pensate the boys for their services.
This silence on matter of so much con-
sequence to the taxpayers is cumulative
proof that the Republican is the spoils
party.
1t has been the practice Of that party in
to make the declaration of
generalities. but not to point
out specific measures which will assure
economy and reform. 1t has not oc-
Cured to the leaders that our California |
state, county and munich |
pal, are cumbrous and inordinately ex-
pensive. The time has come when these
features demand treatment. At all
times the utmost efficiency and economy
should prevail, but under present cir
the demand for these quail |
ties of government is imperative. Times |
are not easy, and the people must be af-
forded all possible relief from burdens. |
We have previously called attention |
to these subjects, and from fear that the
people may not be sufficiently alive to
.hem, we deem it prudent to allude to
them again. Let them be kept before the
people,
The herald., 1898-10-11
ALONG The LINE

Walter Parker looned up at the race
track on Saturday without his mustache
his classic features
Alphabetical being displayed In all
ApocaIypse their native franknesi
and harmonious
lines without the concealing effect of the
big fringe on his upper lip he has worn for
so long. Eyes. had to join the process
sion," he said. "all the push wear clean
faces now"
mo, not ALL" said Billy Dunn. Il asked
the colonel about that, and he said 1t was
bad form for a politician to shave his mus
tache, and he ought, in fact, to wear full
beard"
"Why So" asked Walter.
"Why, because you all have SO much
that ought to be hidden-covered up, don't
sauntered down and bought couple OF
tickets at fifty to one on Little Thorne, who
won, of course.
Johnny Gaffey was circulating about the
betting ring, watching the scene and talk
ing art, science, poll
A Pertinent tics, literature, and
Question particularly poesy,
with his admiring
friends. Some one said something about
perhaps he is not" said Gaffey. "but
that reminds me of mot that Polk got
off the other evening, when some one said
the same thing about Henry. who Is a
lovely fellow, ! grant you-one OF the best
in the world-but those are just the kind
that Herrin and c. P. are always after
in fact, have had the hardest work In the
world to- keep from getting under their
lassos myself-but when Gage came up In
bo fo1k 10 hoipp oUainat tho Q0nthnrn A.
cific, Polk drawled out In his way: well,
he may not be. but his nomination and the
friends he has trailing after him remind
me Of an old school boy rhyme I used to
know; 1t went
Orpheus fddled, and fddled, and fiddled
so we'll,
That he fiddled Eurydice out Of hell;
But If she was as good as fair.
What in hell was she doing there?
"And no one has been able to answer the
query"
The newspaper gang has been added to
by the return of Johnny Knight from Ma
nila, where he did
j. knight some first-class work
ofManila as correspondent of
The Herald. Exam
iner, Chicago Chronicle and st. Louis
NIIOD6 DeI11OCTdC A6 SOOIl d0 Tue ldto Va IAS
islands Is decided he will return and engage
In business. Meanwhile, he has had the
pleasure of shaking hands with Admiral
Dewey, was in the trenches at Malate.
and has had an experience that he declares
he wouldn't trade for $4,000.
O o O
Some policemen in this city need not
only rudimentary instruction In their du-
ties, but also lib.
PoIicemMn's eral education In one
Policemen Of the chief quail
ties of q servant Of
the public-politeness I was crossing the
crowded thoroughfare at Second and
Spring yesterday when an oficer roughly
halted lady who was driving an old plug
over the crossing at jog-trot. returned
within five minutes and University car
came booming southwark at distinctly
dangerous and unlawful speed; Its pace
was not slackened as 1t crossed the con-
stantly crowded intersection. stepped up
to the policeman and suavely asked him II
there was not an ordinance regulating the
speed Of street cars.
mo" replied the guardian Of the law.
"there amt"
"It might be WE'LL" ventured, for you
to read the ordinance on the subject
"Guess can read ordinances a. well a.
The herald., 1898-10-11
Battering the English

1t does not require a thorough knowledge
of the English language to discover how
frequently 1t is bruised and mangled by
adults A five minutes ride on the street
car or standing in public place Is suifl-
cient to cause cold shivers to chase up and
down the back of a person who holds the
English language In esteem On every
hand he hears II seen." HE DON'T" I
done," "They was" II amt" and similar
dedly assaults. hgI'h'
deadly assaults Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-10-11

The President of the Woman's Tenn
perance Union has written from Chicago
to Admiral Dewey asking the latter to
prevent the landing of beer or other in
toxIcants at Manila" Are we to infer
from this transference of Chicago tenn
perance effort to Manila that the Lake
city has anticipated the usual New
Years "pledge?"