New-York tribune., 1900-11-11

even If they have only reached middle age and
are in the very prime of their powers. Then
they go into trade. If they wish to aoo 10
the income which a lavish city allows thein
out of the public funds. One retired ponce cap
tain is reported to be keeping pooirooIn' Inc
thrifty man did not care to eat the oreao vi
idleness. and therefore he decided to devote Ms
energies 70 the promotion OF gambling after ne
had doffed the uniform. 1t is generally believed
that he did all he could to enrich himseh oy
the promotion of gambling even while ne wore
the uniform. Now. Mr.. Gilbert, don't you tEinK
a New-York policeman has happy lot?
The Automobile Show is over. but there Is
daily and nightly show Of these ingenious We
hicles in our principal streets and avenues. II
IS evident that the manufacturers are turning
them out at top pressure, for the number visible
all over the city has increased amazingly 1t Is
regrettable that many of those put In use
when they first gained public patronage were
so clumsy and uncouth in design and appear
ance. looming up with excessive bulk and not
possessed of graceful lines. welcome advance
has been made in the construction of the later
autos" and now there is fascinating variety
of handsome. light dashng types to admire
Many Of them move with smoothness. swift
ness, ease and even charm that are delgnt-
full to observe. Even the spirit and fire OF horses
OF noble lineage not lacking In many OF the
automobiles or at least it may be said with
truth that their movements full Of spirits
and fires Of one kind another.
Government by syndicate is repudiated in
Newfoundland shrewd speculator succeeded
a year or two ago in getting many Of the func-
tions of the Colonial Government farmed out to
him. This year he planned to get fuller con-
troll of the Legislature and complete the process
Of turning the colony into stock company. The
people have however defeated him overwhelm-
ingly and will retain what little self-govern-
ment is left to them. II indeed they do not re-
sumo possession OF much that he has already
taken.
Instances of feminine bravery in resisting
armed burglars impress the casual reader with
wonder. Two exploits of this kind OF daunt-
less heroism have been duly chronicled in the
newspapers of late, one in New-Jersey ana
in the Borough of Manhattan. The two
herones deserve ungrudging need OF praise
Nevertheless. word of warning may be timidly
limited Burglars often shoot to kill. and posi-
bly, the prudent course for the average
woman may be to follow the time honored Gus
tom of hiding under the bedclothes and making
no sound while housebreakers are looking for
plunder.
1t is reported that the "Anti-Imperialist
League" is not a bit discouraged surprised
at the result of the election but will continue its
work without Interruption The "Anti-Imperial-
ist League" 1t may be remembered is the funny
little club whose motto is III any man refuses
Ito haul down the American flag. spot him on the
'snoot''-or something to that effect.
1t that the local authorities have much
trouble with the management Of the notorious
"Huckleberry'' system OF trolley lines The
"Huckleberry'' managers have been inexcusably
dilatory in obeying orders repairs the
roadways between their tracks. There's a pain
full example of the basest ingratitude. Abhor-
rent political influences and methods procured
for that company privileges which are already
OF great value. and which will become more val
liable every year. In return for those privileges
the city gets only the most trivial and petty
compensation Of any kind. For unblushing
meanness In trying to evade the fuIhlment Of
its obligations with regard to the roadways the
"Huckleberry'' is piloried upon evil eminence.
The gorilla Johanna had fame almost equal
to that OF Artemus Wards kangaroo. and her
death from pneumonia at Nuremberg. II IL
does not eclipse the gayety OF nations. may
cast a slight and passing cloud over 1t. She pos
sessed some human virtues. perished OF
human malady, and deserves a human tear for
her departure She was really a we'll behaved
female who took her captivity with gentle
ness and composure. and II any OF her family
are to be admitted to the dignity OF humble
relationship with mankind her claims should
not be disregarded.
PERSONAL.