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"CHAN0ING THE ISSUE"
"A Political Project of Folly in which Some
Democratic Optimists Are Engaged.


ALBANY. July 27-Frank Campbell OF Bath.
steuben county who succeeded William T.
Sheehan. resigned in 1890 as New York mem
Der OF the Democratic National Committee.
has returned from the Chicago conference
deeply impressed with the personal popularity
OF W. J. Bryan as candidate for the Presi-
dency In 1900. but resolutely determined to
have change In the Democratic platform Of
1885 as to silver and to aid in getting rid OF this
troublesome question by substituting some
other. And to this effort, this search for tho
philosophers stone and Capt Kidd's treasure,
sth In one. Mr.. Campbell. who has not been
conspicuous in Albany since his defeat for
State Comrtroller In 1899. promises Ito bend
every energy" 1t is alaudable but an unprom-
Using task. 1t will require more energy than
any New York Democrat has to bend. to ex-
pend to exercise. or to spare. 1t is a hopeless
task. because undertaken against obstacles
the force OF which no Intelligent person. except
gu irreclalmable optmist. would hope to over
come.
1t is undeniable that the high water OF ex-
treme Democratic success between 1852 and
1892 was attained In the Presidential election
OF the latter year.when Democratic candidate
for President polled 100000 votes and re-
ceived PIT electoral votes. larger popular and
electoral vote than ever before received on the
basis OF the vote cast for any candidate. Re
publican or Democratic. Gen. Harrison had.
when elected in 1888. 233 electoral votes. Gen.
Garfield In 1880 had PA. The popular vote for
Grant was 350O000 in 1872. 100000 for
Garfield in 1880 and 100000 for Harrison
in 1888
William j. Bryan polled 100000 moro
votes in 1896 than the high water Democratic
vote OF four years before. and he did so on q
platform the demand for the reiteration OF
which comes almost solldly from the States he
carried. while the demand for now issue /"
comes chiefly from those States in which the
Democracy isin a hopeless minority. Taking q
few Of the large States Of the West and South
and comparing the Democratic vote in them in
the succeeding Presidential elections OF 1892
and 1896 (the first Of which the Democrats
carried and the second Of which they didn't
these are tho figures:
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RABIES IN ERIE COUNTY.
Many Persons and Also Horses and Cows
Bitten by Mad Dogs.

Bitten by Mad Dogs.
ALBANY July 27.-Reports received by State
Agricultural Commissioner Wieting show
that there Is a bad outbreak of rabies In Erie
county. The matter was brought to Commits
sioner Wieting's attention few days ago. and
1t appearing that prompt steps should be taken
to prevent its spread. DR.. William H. Kelly Of
this city. veterinarian to the department. was
sent to Buffalo on Sunday night. He made an
investigation OF q number OF cases. and with
the assistance OF DR.. Wende OF Buffalo made
certain NEGOTIATIONS which convinced him that
the disease was undoubtedly rabies.
DR.. Kelly returned to Albany this afternoon
and reported to the Com missioner OF Agricul-
ture. He said that the situation as he found It
is serious one. Dogs afflicted with rabies
have bitten many people. and also dogs. horses.
cows and calves. and already four men who
were attacked by mad dogs have been sent to
the Pasteur Institute In New York city for
was when 1t attacked a large St. Bernard dog
in the town Of Alden. about week ago.
This dog travelled back and, forth some
forty milos, until finally oyertaken and shot
At Booneyyile few days ago. Since
pesred IN the towns Derby East Aurora WsP
Centre. Booneyville. and Lancaster, In Erie
county, There are also report, OF cases in
been in existence since January last,
Es2S nit:f
agricultural district. with whom he will confer
with reference to ordering something In the
t ansf co S p4oa HSSs9s as S VIII
be made to have all dog owners In the county
notified to keep their animal, tied up or muz-
can get absolute control OF the situation and
eliminate all elements OF danger
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MRS uEDGEss HALE Old AGE
A Descendant OF a Maydower Puritan Cell
ebrates Her IO1st birthday.

SUMMIT. N. j., July 27.-In the old Doty
homestead. built before the Revolution. stu
ated on the boundary line between the borough
OF New Providence and the city OF summit.
Mrs. PhGbe Doty Hedges is to-day celebrating
her 1olst birthday. The homestead 10 on the
summit of Stony Hill and overlooks the beauti'
full Passaic Valley. and is protected by num-
Der OF jestie elm and oak trees.
Mrs. Hedges traces her lineage to samuel
Doty, who came over in tho Mayhower. Early
In the last century the Doty family settled In
New Jersey Mrs. Hedges's father. James
Doty, was Minute Man during the Revolution
and also served in one OF the New Jersey rogi-
ments He married Nancy Lacey, and MRS,
Hedges was born on July n. l7SS; In 1910
She married Edward Hedges, who died In 1914.
Several children were born to them, BUY only
one survives She is Mrs. Jeanette Morris.
aged IL with whom Mrs Doty now lives.
Mrs. Hedges appears to be In good health,
and when one listens to her clear voice and
watches her busy fingers as she skilfully puts
uses, in making patchwork mate IL see ms In.
credible that she has lived for more than q
century. Some Of her work. made during the
past ycar, Is on exhibition In the rooms 81 the
New jersey Historical Society at Somervlle.
She is an original Daughter OF the American
Revolution aud in recognition OF TINS the
national society last October sent her q Roid
spoon. suitably engraved with her monogram.
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let the present law stand for q time, be-
lieving that, under 1t, they may secure by
coalescence o majority at the next election.
Sooner than submit, however, to an amend
ment that would keep them out Of power
for an indefinite period they will resort to
instruction.
II will be remembered that when the So
called minority representation bill came up
for discussion in the early part OF this
month, such scenes OF violence took place
not only in the Chamber Of Deputies but in
the streets OF Brussels and OF other large
cities that, owing, 1t Is said. to the Kings
direct interposition, the bill was with
drawn and the whole subject of electoral
reform was referred to q suffrage commits
zion. No report has been made by that
commission, and the suspicion has gained
ground that the reference OF electoral
questions to that body was made only to
gain time, and that the Prime Minister has
no intention OF renouncing his original plan.
Hence tho growing agitation throughout
the urban centres Of Belgium, and the be-
lief that the crisis can be solved only in
two ways namely, by the resignation Of
NJ. VAN DEN PEEREBooM and complete
change Of front on the part OF the Clericals,
or by ono Of those popular uprisings which
have repeatedly proved effective during the
present century.
The truth is as we began by saying, that
although foreigners are apt to regard Bel
GUM as a tranquil country, there is, in
fact, no part OF Europe in which the ceav-
age between political parties is so deep and
WIDE or in which there is more possibility
OF social upheaval. Nowhere is a recourse
to rioting more frequent in the cities, and
nowhere is the rioter more sanguinary
person. There Is more chance OF a revolu-
ton In Belgium than there is in Russia, and
the revolution may take place tomorrow
should the Clcricals, taking advantage Of
their temporary immense majority, pro-
coed to extremities.
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The Need of an East River Tunnel.

To THE EDITOR TEE suN-Sir: count myself
with the many who arc in favor of the East River
tunnel franchise. now under consideration by our
municipal authorities.
OF the urgent need Of additional facilities between
Manhattan and brooklyn there can be no doubt
Among reasons In favor Of the measure there is In
my mind. ono which as yet have not observed to
have been mentioned In any public discussion of
the question that ia. the possibility Of a stoppago
for any considerable time Of tho trafic over the
present bridge. Under existing public eIigencies
that would be calamity of great magnitude 40
long as the stoppAGe lasted. Tho return to old
methods before tho bridge was opened would be
altogether inadequate 70 supply the wants for com.
municauon. This consideration gives emphasis
TO the value OF my further reason for tunnel.
There can be but three ways TO get to the other
side Of the rivsr-on it. over it under It. All the
three ways should be made practicable, and a.
many Of them be built. by the methods
known to practical engineering. All that 10 asked
ia permission to 20 under the streets and deep
enough not to interfere with sewers or other un-
dergruuud constr lcon. and without disturbance to
either public or private property. The establish
ment of this line of communication would be q well
come CONVENE ace aud accommodation to countless
thousands OF passengers both sides of the river
Tho general welfare OF the public demands that
prompt and favorable action be taken by our mu-
nicipsl authorities. WuLLAM K. ASTON.
NEW YoRK. July az.
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A TravelIers' Association Formed to Secure
the Repeal of the Clause.

The American Travellers Defence Associa-
ton has been organized for the purpose Of
securing the repeal OF the clause of the Dingley
Tariff law which imposes a duty upon all wear
ing apparel and other personal effects in excess
OF 500 In value purchased abroad and brought
to this country by residents OF the United
States.
The association argues that only an insig-
nincant revenue is obtained by the enforce
ment Of the 500 personal baggage clause. and
that no real protection is afforded by 1t to any
American industry: that veXatOus and I'M
necessary delays are caused to travellers, and
that there Is discrim ination against residents
OF the United States In favor OF foreigners. 1t
Is proposed to form branch organizations
throughout the country.
j. Kennedy Tod is Chairman Of the associa-
tons Executive Committee. which also in
Charles II. Marshall. Mrs. Henry f. Draper and
Mrs E. l.. Godkin. Some of the members OF
the General Committee are: Elihu Root. August
Belmont. John Crosby Brown, John L. Cad
walader, William +; Dodge. william r. Grace.
Abram ). Hewitt, Clement A. Griscom. Robert
Hoe W!liaT gn, Jay Wlian oRdykH Pr
Samuel Sloan. the Rev. DR. William II. Vibbert,
Horace =. Deming. Frederic ]. De Peyster and
John Dewitt Warner.
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ployed. When Russia is inviting millions
Of her subjects to spread over Siberia and
make the wilderness TEEN and blossom, she
can scarcely continue to send among them
the refuse Of the western quarter OF tho
empire The tramp class, composed chiefly
OF escaped convicts, have already treated
some OF the new settlements to very I'M
pleasant experiences. Russia is on tho
point OF relieving Siberia from the odium
OF being penal colony just as, long ago,
she relieved the governments OF Perm and
Orenburg from 1t, and as England relieved
Australia
Why did not the two preceding Emperors.
who announced the very views that have
led the present Gar TO act, themselves in
augurate tho proposed changer Perhaps
the reason Is because the time was not ripo
and great events did not impel them, as
they have impelled the Car NICHOLAS II.
The transformation Of the face OF Siberia
by millions Of willing hands that were lack
ing In tho days OF ALEXANDER II. gives
loud emphasis to the need Of relieving that
country from further service as the prison
OF Russia
The progress Of Siberia, duo to the great
railroad now two-thirds completed, the Inn
provement Of river navigation, the opening
OF large areas to farming and mining en-
terprises, and the influx Of hundreds Of thou
sands Of settlers, has brought about new
era. The population this year Is over 8 600
900, and 600, 900 emigrants have poured
into the country since tho beginning OF
1895. So large transference OF settlers
from one part to another Of the same coun-
try has never been witnessed before In SO
short time. These pioneers are Russian
peasants aud many Of them have been as
sisted by the Government to remove to
virgin lands where they may secure larger
farms. They arc beginning to develop
the vast resources OF tho country. Last
year there was more wheat for export than
found transportation. though economists
do not count upon Siberia as q worlds
wheat producer, believing that as the coun-
try fills the wheat-growing area will be
fully taxed to supply the home demand.
Industries are keeping pace with agricul-
ture. They are making and refining sugar
at Semipolatinsk they are turning out pig
iron near the iron mines, and in the Tomsk
government in 1893 about $4,000 men
were employed In large number OF estab-
lishments manufacturing thirty-nine kinds
OF commodities.
The Cars commission to devise plan
to replace the transportation OF criminals
to Siberia by other punishments held Its
first meeting on June 81. The details Of
the proposed change require much atten-
ton. For some timo the foot journey Of
the convict bands has been greatly short
cned by the railroad. The time seems near
when the journey will not be made at all.
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Tsnnessean Weighed 1000 Pounds, and
Stood Feet O.


When it comes to large men. the Democrat Is
able to put Miles Darden. who lived in Hender-
son county. against any of them. He was born
was married to Mary jenkins in 1896 by this
marriage he had seven children. and by his
second marriage four children. He moved
1922 and died six miles west OF Lexington In
1857. He was feet inches high, and in
coat was buttoned around three men. each
weighing over 200 pounds, and they walked
across the public square at Lexington. Tenn.
In 1850 1t required 13h yards Of cloth ono yard
wide to make him a coat. His comm was i
teot long, 50 inches deep, 80 inches across the
across the feet. 1t took twenty -four yards OF
black velvet to cover it. His hat measured II
inches around the crown and Is now in posses
sion OF the State Historical Society at Nash
vile, He was Mason and belonged to the
Baptist Church.
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A Movement to "Control the Bench -

The project OF Labor Convention " to
meet on Aug. to nominate candidates for
judicial Offices only is project Of foolish
ness Of which none but incorrigible agl-
tators would be capable.
Since the declaration of the Chicago Con-
vention OF 1896, demanding the curtail-
ment OF the power and the disregard Of
the respect due judicial tribunals and their
mandates In the United States. attempts
have been made In many States to organ
lie and concentrate the forces Of the law
less among the labor men. the advocates
OF riot and violence and the opponents OF
authority generally in obedience to that
incendiary call.
Accordingly, the local labor agitators are
now talking about calling q convention to
nominate Judges, on the theory that thus
they may themselves get control Of the
judiciary and assure decisions OF partial
Judges strictly in their favor.
The traditional function Of Judges Is to
interpret, administer and provide for the
enforcement by peaceable agencies Of law
made by the representatives OF the people
In Legislative assemblies. but the misguid-
cd labor men would disregard it. They
would elect Judges by nominating such
only as would render the sort of decision
which the agitators would in advance for
hulate as requisite or needful. and in "con-
lrol OF the bench" as they pretend, they
would utilize the power Of the courts to at
lain results impossible by force or threats.
There are in New York in the First dis
lrict twenty-five Supreme Court Judges,
locally exclusive Of the Judges assigned
1rom all judicial districts. There are two
vacancies on the bench OF the Supreme
Court OF this district to be filled by election
in November. There will be two vacancies
In 900 and two in 1901, but not until
1907, eight years hence, will the terms OF
a majority Of the present Supreme Court
Judges Of the First district have expired.
The hopes Of the labor agitators to "gain
control OF the bench" seem, therefore, to
be remote In point OF time, and are sub
ject to the further disadvantage that
the determinations OF individual trial
Judges In the Interpretation OF statutory
provisions OF law are renewable by tho
Appellate Division Of the court, and these
In turn by the State Court Of Appeals the
members Of which are elected by all the
voters Of the State, and the terms Of ma
jority of whom do not expire until 1903.
Obviously aJudge, committed in advance
when nominated to a decision arranged for
him In advance by an irresponsible assem-
blage, could not be elected in any SELF
respecting American community, and sue
cessive elections, year after year for a
long period. on labor" nominations, OF a
series Of Supreme Court Judges pledged
TO decide disputed controversies in the
manner dictated by the agitators, consti-
tute proposition so outrageous as to be
unworthy Of serious attention, except as
indicating the woful incapacity Of labor
"leaders."
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that on these tho reductions vary from
to 25 per cent, the average being about
10 per cent. We send France now about
twice as much in value as we take from
her. Statements from Washington are
that, while about one-flfth Of our French
imports are already free, another fifth In
value will not be changed by the treaty,
which therefore makes changes on about
three-hfths; but other calculations give the
articles that will obtain lower duties as
about five-sevenths.
1t is essentially, however, a business
question, and the final decision on it, 30 far
as this country is concerned, will be left to
the Senate
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set OF maps of tho time Of Ptolemy. the eeogra-
pher. has been found in some eleventh century
go. " '' 'a'''Au hof~iS' according 70 the
Lord Kelvin has resigned tho professorship Of
natural philosophy in the University Of Glasgow,
whioh he had held FOR hfty-three years. He II now
- 4S''
Lord Brassey OF the Sunbeam has figured out that
ne mas spent eleven years OF his Life the water.
NOT DAD record FOR business man who II not .
sA'ior oy PROFESSION.
Francisque sarceys bust has been refused by The
Coedie franSase on the ground that the gallery of
the theatre IL intended for actors and playwright
only ana not FOR critics.
Natural gas found at Heathheld. sua..x 4. h.,,.,
used to light the railroad station thers, This a.
said to 10 the hrst practical to which natural
gas has been put in Europe.
Complaint is made that cheap ratlno.6 t,Inr.r.
spelling Brighton % an aristocrntio sn.1,d. -
sort If the proposed electric trolIay ro.d froro
London built 1t will become as plebeian Al Gomez
Island.
A Bath QnRland) gardener. 60 year. q, 40.
found by tho Coroner to have syallou.d t,-.n.,
small bottles of medicine whole rnbnar 81. 80
ALL They we're hey ond his power Of di,e.,,on 80
peritonitis set in.
Sir Wsltar soo,.,s :. vu,
yoIu,nes 1s,A hr,uh. go 80 AiSon' snreS
recnrd nr,ca nh n's,,.. - Aonu0n iAsely'
[o'"tu price. iho manuscript log book Of Capt
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Discovery of a Pair of Lord Fairfnx's Boots.

valuable antiquities left by ex-Gov. +. ". III
Holiday, who died at Winchester, Va. about a
nonth ago. has been found pair of fine riding
fax. who owned the entire Shenandoah VnTav
and who was the founder of Winchester Ths
boots have been 10 til" possession OF tho IoIi-
day family since they were given Ivy wiil t. DR.
Mackcy, Gov. Hplliday's grandfather. Tia
occasions. and they were cons ierod the hnnT
soonest pair Of boots Of those DAYS. II is almost
im possible to describe their odd Appearance
Of riding boots. Az the request OF the jnte er9
Goysrnor they will be sent TO the Virginia His
torical Society. -AA'-
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Out OF cave in the side Of hill. where he
Gilman. aged 80, crazy hermit. and brought
him to jall. to be sent to the unatic asylum.
scriptton, The cave is in desolate spot In
Hopewel township. about ak miles from
Briigeton. Gilman lived In 1t during the bliz-
card and endured terrible exposure. For sew
cral weeks his insanity has taken dangerous
turn. He has been loading a gun with powder
and paris green and firing In the air under q
delusion that he, was shooting spirits. He
fought. desperately against being taken to
Bridgeton and the officers were obliged to sit
on him all the way. In the jailyard he
gave them the slip, and they were obliged to
chase him and knock him down.
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Monuments for Three Wives in One Gene
tery.

DOVER. Del, July 1S.-Vsitors In the Presby-
terian Cemetery at Dover to-day found. In o
apart, graves Of three young women. They are
tho wives OF Alexander McClyment. a former
Assembyman and well-known citizen OF the
early part of this century.
On the slab OF sarah. who died In 1911. aged
81, is inscribed:
~ Oh, Monsterl My heart is torn asunder BY
this ghastly wound"
In 1916 Elizabeth. the second wife, died.
aged %. and her tomb contains words even
stronger:
Insatiate archerl Would not one sufflce2"
But in 1926 when Elizabeth. the third wife,
died at the age Of %. the sorrow stricken hus.
band wrote:
Thy shaft fell thrice: and thrice my peace
was slain,"
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PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE MINE.
Tho Attitude Assumed nv Admiral Brad
ford incorrectly Reported.


WASHINGTON. July 27-Thore was an error
in q despatch published yesterday that at tho
meeting on Tuesday Of tho Naval Board on
Constructor. at which the board decided to
recommend certain changes in the plans OF
the new battleship Maine. Admiral Brad
ford. Chief OF the Bureau Of Equipment. OBJ
jected to reduction in the thickness OF
the Names armor and argued In favor Of
increasing the length OF the vessel TO give
greater buoyancy and thus prevent an in
crease In the draught through the retention
Admiral Bradford was substantially this The
Government contracted for ship that would
displace l2.5O0 tons at a draught of % feet q
inches. There was no evidence placed before
the board that the Maine fulfil led these re-
Qurements. No ono can calculate what
weights shin will carry until It's displacement
is known. Admiral Bradford held and there
fore before recommending a reduction in
weights 1t was we'll to know how much a ship
displaced at the required draught. That cvl;
for by Admiral Bradford
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EXPORTS FROM HAVANA.
Tho United States Takes 63,329,SI7 of tho
S3,975,O 23 Exported in May and June.

S3,975,O 23 Exported In May and June.
WASHINGTON. July 27.-The War Depart
ment report Of the total value OF the me rchan-
disc exported from Havana during the months
OF May and June was made public to-day. OF
the total amount the United States is credited
with taking merchandise to the value Of ST.
32A.S17: Spain with S2sl.215 France. S222.-
0S0: England. S5O.2G5; Germany. S10.173:
Mexico. Sl5.2Ss; Colombia. S11.620: Italy.
SS.935; Argentina, $l.467: Portugal. S5,44S:
Guatemala, $4.175: Venezuela S4.136: Chilli,
S2.425: Uruguay. ST 900; Ecuador $500; Peru.
1856, and Belgium, S445 worth. Among the
articles OF merchandise exported to the United
States was $2.s25 worth Of animals. $24.144
worth Of fruits and nuts $500 worth OF hides
s5o2.s4 worth Of raw sugar. 81 .o34 .26o worth
worth Of cigarettes. s3.731 worth OF manurac-
tured tobacco Sln3. OS worth OF other articles.
OBJ and enough Of other me rchandise to make
sum total OF S3,o75.O23. In addition to the
above there was exported to Spain $1O.273 in
gold coin.