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ROOSEVELT AGAINST RiU4PO

1t is probably too late now to pass the Morgan
bill. much less TO repeal the Ramapo act of
1895, but the Governor has put himself squarely
on record in favor of both these measures which
the two organizations have been working SO
successfully 10 strange. He has given out for
publication letter written by him to President
GrOut Of the Borough of Brooklyn, which would
seem to cast doubts on the veracity of certain
Republican leaders on the Assembly floor. who
dragoOned doubtful members to oppose the
Morgan bill by telling them the Governor was
against ii. In his letter Governor Roosevelt
says
am very much interested in your letter.
favor the passage both of the Morgan bill and
OF the repeal Of the Ramapo act Of 1880
This is good so far as il goes and we desire
TO give the Governor full credit for his sympathy
with the taxpayers of this city and his disap-
proval of Mr. Platts methods of making the
Republican party and the Legislature the pro-
moters and servants of private corpora tons
He objects to the act of 1895. which Mr. Nixon
put through giving company differed by Mr.
Platts friends and employing Mr.. PIatt's family
law firm as counsel extraordinary privileges
amounting TO a monopoly He objects to Mr.
NiXon's activities in protecting that monopoly
purchased from Mr.. Plat by now refusing TO
give the city of New-HOrk equal privileges in the
condemnation of watersheds. Perhaps it is IN
reasonable to expect more from him than this
1t Is doubtful If one more emergency message
would accomplish anything and probably an
unofficial announcement such as is made to Mr.
Grout would be no more lightly ignored. Yet
we think the Governor had it In his power to
put the Morgan bill through. His simple ex-
preston Of preference still leaves the pettifog-
gers able to trump up excuses If he had frank
ly stated the for the bill and the nature of
the opposition he would have rallied every hon
est man in the Legislature 10 his side If he had
even stated publicly how bad it looks and how
dangerous ii is politically for Mr. Platt's or
ganization TO protect Mr.. Platt's friends in
private monopoly given them by Mr. Platt's
Legislature when the people of this city de-
aroused the party 10 refuse responsibility before
the people for such jobbery.
That. however. might have involved unpleas-
ant complications with the organization" 1t
might have scared shamed the Legislature
into doing right, but in a matter Oh which Mr..
Plat and Mr.. Odell were evidently SO earnest
It would probably have left hard feeling incOn-
venient Mt this time. So the people of This city
should perhaps be content with the assurance
that the Governor wishes them well and does
not approve Of Mr.. Platts sale to the Ramano
company OF the privilege Of furnishing them
additional water az its own price. They may
regret that he does not take the same view
that he did year ago of his duty to make d.
rect and effective attacks on Mr.. Platt's legis-
latlve tIgglery. Still. they may be comforted to
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know that they are not without the Governors
sincere sympathy when they feel the squeeze Of
the two machines
PROGRESS IN PRINTING-

When the industrial and scientific history of
the nineteenth century is written 1t will con-
tain no more interesting and impressive chapter
than that which tells of the development Of
''the art preservative of arts, and especially we
may add, of the practice of that art in the
office of the daily newspaper. The exhibition of
printing appliances at the Grand Central Palace
in this city, in May next will set forth striking
ly the present advanced condition of the craft
and illustrate the whole story of fifty years of
printing Elsewhere in this mornings paper we
present number OF articles of expert author
ship upon the subject The tale they tell is as
marvellous as any in all the romance of human
invention. The railroad. the telegraph all the
bewllderng applications of electric energy. are
no more noteworthy than the development of the
printing press from the hand press of Frank
Inns time to the perfecting press of to-day, and
from the type case and composing stick 10 the
linotype
In this subject The Tribune claims a peculiar
interest, for the reason that 1t has been the
fortunate lot of this Journal to be, not only in
America but in the whole world the pioneer in
most of the great improvements that have been
effected in the printing of daily newspapers.
The period of fifty years, with which the Gr
ticles printed elsewhere deal. and in which
nearly all improvements have been effected
began In the early years of The Tribune and its
record and that of this journal are inseparably
united and identified. 1t was The Tribune that
in 1886, bought and used the first of Mr.. Hoes
giant ten-cylinder presses. the most efficient de-
velOpment of the old style of presses, and this
paper was also one of the foremost in adopting
the modern perfecting press. 1t in The
Tribune office that the first stereotyping Of
newspaper forms done. 1t was here, too
that the linotype machine was developed into
practical form and first put to actual use
Finally. it was The Tribune that first made
practicable and satisfactory the printing Of
half-tone Photographic engravings on a rapid
perfecting press, so that 1t is now possible to
take a photograph of an after dinner gathering
In the evening engrave 1t, print it at the rate of
tens of thousands of copies in hour, and
place it upon a hundred thousand breakfast
tables next morning in much better artistic
form than most magazine and book illustrations
could boast fifty years ago.
Our readers will find the chapters of printing
history which publish both entertaining and
instructive. Perhaps, too, they will gain from
them more just appreciation of the magni-
tude, the compleXity and the highly scientific
character of the work involved in the mechan-
zeal production of great daily newspaper.
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Aep91ork Dailp Gribn1,s.
SUNDAY. MARCH p. 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Lord Roberts reported the killing
of one British officer and the wounding of three
others who had ridden nine miles from the Mod
der River camp without full escort; skirmish-
ing is reported in Natal, where the Beers are
strongly intrenched: Free Staters continue to
enter the British lines and surrender; General
woodgate died at Moot River Hospital from
wounds received in the battle Of Spion kop.
T. The Canadian budget shows surplus for
schooner Triton wrecked at Dunkirk,
France, and ten Of her crew persisted. - The
session Of the Italian Chamber of Deputies was
suspended on account Of disorder. - The
Danish Cabinet intmated its wish 10 resign be
cause Of taxation proposals - A British
punitive expedition against head hunters" in
the Pacific resulted in the capture of number
Of cannibals. - Sentences were passed upon
q number Of Martinique rioters
CONGRESS At the request of Mr..
Foraker the pending Puerto Rican bill was sent
back to committee, in order that the tariff and
civil government features may he separated; a
bill providing for the appointment OF a commits
sion to investigate and report on trade CONDITIONS
in China and Japan was passed; resolutions ac-
cepting statue Of Oliver P Morton from the
State of Indiana were adopted. tributes to Mr..
Morton's memory being paid by Senators r ar
banks Allison and Beverage. = House: The
conference report the Puerto Rican Relief bill
was adopted by a vote OF 30 to 81.
notwithstanding Hay said that so far
rs he knew there was no foundation for Sir
Wilfrid Lauriers statement that the Joint High
Anglo-American Commission was to reassemble
soon. - Republican Senators will hold an
other caucus on Puerto Rican legislation to-
morrow - Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
addressed the Abraham Lincoln Club, Of Lincoln.
Neb. on From Lincoln to Mckinley" -
Some sensational evidence was given at the eX-
animation of the men charged with conspiring
10 kill Senator Goebel. but the testimony Of the
chief witness was not regarded as convincing.
- The new Carnegie Company was incorpo-
rated in Trenton, with S160.0O0,0O0 capital, of
which Andrew Carnegie holds the majority.
White men lynched a negro. and negroes
Iynched white man. charged with the same
murders, in Virginia. - Governor Roosevelt,
IN letter to Edward NJ. circuit, Borough Presi-
dent Of Brooklyn said that he was in favor of
tie repeal of the Ramapo act and the passage
of the Morgan bill
CITY-Stocks were strong and active -
The ceremony of beginning work on the rapid
transit tunnel took place in City Hall Park; ad-
dresses were made by Mayor Van Wyck, Prest-
dent Orr of the Rapid Transit Board and others,
and the Mayor and each of the Commissioners
turned up a spadeful of earth = Three fire
men were drowned in a basement by the col
lapse of the floor above. which contained heavy
machinery. The cable chess match was
won by the American players by the score of
q to f.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Part
~ cloudy. The temperature yesterday: Highest,
s3 degrees; lowest 30; average, 35$s.
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PERSONAL.

General Henry Harnden. who died Madison
Wis. the other day. the commander of the de-
tachment which captured Jefferson Davis During
the War OF the Rebellion he had six horses shot
under him.
Samuel Mather. of Cleveland, has given $50 900 TO
the endowm for n conta gious disease ward IN
the Lakeside Hospital OF that city.
This is the official designation OF the British gen.
erai commanding in south Africa; Baron Roberts
of Kandahar and Waterford. p. c.. X P G. c r
G.. c. s. l.. G. &. |. e, V. c., D. c. L. LII. D." md
yet he is the shortest general in the service.
Frederick Waterman, of Grafton. Mass who has
Just celebrated his ninetythird birthday has voted
in nineteen Presidential elections, and walked one
hundred and fifty miles TO see the cornerstone OF
Bunker hin Monument laid.
The Quincy Teachers Association will observe
the twenty-hfth anniversary of the beginning of
Colonel Francis W PRrkers work Superinten-
dent OF Schools In Quincy by public meeting
In the Stone Temple on Friday evening. April 20
and by a banquet at the Hotel Vendome In Roa
ton on Ss turday afternoon at O'clock. April 2l
Among the speakers will be DIT. William T. Harris
Washington D. C.; Professor Nicholas MURRAY Rnt
Ter. Columbia University. New-York: Superinten
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POLICY AND PRIZEFIGHTING.

The anti-policy bill, which is meant to break
up the meanest most cruel and most democrat
izng form of gambling that curses this city,
and which is believed to be capable of accom-
plishing that object, has been amended in
manner entirely satisfactory to the policy ring
In short, the fate which we feared from the
beginning, and which the gamblers confidently
predicted, seems TO have overtaken it by means
of Republican votes in the Senate. The bill
passed the Assembly by large majority, be-
cause it was not thought advisable TO make the
lower branch the fighting ground. 1t was to the
upper branch, with its narrow and uncertain
majority, that the who have grown rich by
despoiling the poor resolved to trust their in
terests They were prepared to buy what they
wanted and we do not suppose single mem
Der of the Legislature doubts that they have
bought it. 1t is conceivable that the bill may
still be saved in seryceable FORM but it
would be foolish TO hope that Fridays shame
full action will be reversed. 1t is altogether
probable that the harpies of the policy shops
will still be permitted to pluck their miserable
victims in peace and contentment.
Is a similar record to be made with the Hor-
ton law repeal bill? Precisely that is what
the brutes and swindlers of the prizering
jOyously predicting. They are told that twenty
five votes to destroy their business have been
secured in the Senate ana they near that at
least one more will be found in due time. But
they think they understand the game, and are
relying on the combined machines TO save them.
If the twenty-siX votes necessary to pass the
repeal bill should be absolutely pledged in adj
vance, they would expect to see good many
more than the necessary number cast against
them; for in that case nothing would be gained
by requiring their hired servants in the Senate
to proclaim themselves. But such is not the
prospect that they see before them. They feel
pretty sure that they have guarded every point,
and can safely count on victory. Yet there is
little better reason to hope that the rascals of
the prlzerng will be beaten than that their
brethren of the policy shops will find their occu-
patton gone when the Legislature adjourns, and
honest members, newspapers and citizens every
where will be guilty Of something worse than
mistake if they abandon the contest at this crit
ical stage.
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dent Orville T. Bright Cook County. III. and gu
pervsor Robert c. Metcalf Boston Coiohel sa ar
Is president Of the School OF Peoasosy' iouhueo oy
Mrs Emmons Blaine.
Cardinal Vaughan ordained his nephew. Herbert
Vaughan. to the priesthood the other day al
Courtheld the Herefordshire home OF MS ranily
The place would have been the CaIoinals out
when he went into the Church he made II over 20
his younger brother, Colonel Vaughan, tne iather
of the newly ordained priest.
1t is announced that the Prince Of Wales hopes TO
able receive on behalf of the trustees OF the
British Museum the marble statue of the late Fro
fessor Huxley which the Huxley Memorial Com
mittee has offered to place In the central nan OF
the Natural History Museum at South kensington
The inaugural ceremony is fixed for April 2s and Is
expected to be attended by very distinguished
company of scientific IL Is hoped that SIT
Joseph Hooker will have sufficiently recovered from
his severe indisposition to be able to deliver a
memorial address upon Huxley on the occasion
Sir William Overend Priestly, the surgeon and
Member of Parliament for the Universities OF
Edinburgh and st. Andrews. Is dying from cancer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
"CHR1sTLIKE" ADVERTISING AGAIN

We commented the other day upon the grossly
sacrilegious character of an advertisement
which appeared prominently in the paper which
the Rev. Mr.. Sheldon was conducting las Christ
would do it," The entire tone of the advertise
ment was utterly revolving not only to religion
and to reverence. but to common decency We
have since observed that Mr.. Sheldon himself
does not approve it. He has, indeed, publicly
apolOgiZed for the appearance of the advertise
ment He says the wording of it was offensive
to him as we'll as to his readers. 1t was. he
adds, inserted through an oversight and as
soon as it was brought to his notice its further
insertion forbidden.
We are glad to give Mr.. Sheldon the benefit of
this publication of his apology for one of the
most iTeverent utterances we have ever seen
in a reputable print. In ordinary circumstances
his explanation would be sufficient Every
newspaper man knows that. despite the utmost
vigilance. errors VIII now and then creep into
print, and advertisements or other matter which
should not be permitted 10 appear. We believe
such incidents are no more frequent in news
paper work than in any other business. When
they do occur in reputable paper all that is to
he done is to confess the error frankly and
thereafter exercise added vigilance against its
recurrence.
But Mr.. Sheldon and his journalistic enter
prise stand III an entirely different light from
any other, and in that light Mr., Shedons ex-
PLANTATION is really the strongest kind of a con
domination of him and his whole undertaking
He set out to run that paper las Christ would
do it," And now ne admits that he was guilty
of an oversight and that an improper advertise
ment thus got into the paper without his knowl-
edge Does he mean us to understand that
Christ would have been guilty of an oversight
In editing a paper. and would have let things
get into il without His knowledge? He must
either take that ground and describe the Son OF
God as ignorant and fallible-whch would be
blasphemous-or admit that he did not edit the
paper as Christ would have done it, but as a
mere faiible man would do It, He Is welcome to
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THE TALK OF THE DAY.

some time ago Chicago man decided 10 name
MS infant daughter Eulala, in honor of the Span
ish Infanta- And having done so he thought IL
would be the proper thing TO inform the Princess
OF the honor he had paid to her. He therefore
wrote to her sheet of his office paper and
addressed 1t. "Infanta Eulslia Spain. Europe"
AIDING the word Europe 10 prevent the letter
from going by mistake TO Spain, S. d. In
course of time he received a reply from the In
fanta. IN which she graciously thanked him for
the honor that he had done her. wished her little
namesake all happiness. and at the same time de-
sired that her of distinguished and pro-
round consideration might be conveyed to the peo-
pie of Chicago The letter beautifully written
on superfine paper, with the royal arms of Spain
pIazoned thereon In colors. 1t the direction
OF the envelope. however, that most excited the
admiration of all who behed it. The address
ran
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the Puerto Ricans would enjoy a great boon
which they cannot have until Congress takes
some action. The only people who should have
any wish to put off the legislation are those
seeking political capital out of the matter and
conscious that their predictions, their constitu-
tional arguments and their fearful indignation
will not stand the test Of time. They of course,
would prefer no action, so as to keep their
grievance alive even IL Puerto Rico suffered.
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BISHOP BURGEss WANTS. coADJUTOR

Quincy. ILL.,. March 24.-The Right Rev. Alexander
Burgess, the venerable Bishop of the Episcopal
Church here, has for the third time asked for
coadJutor bishop, and has sent letter from St
Adams, VT. where he has been for some time. adj
dressed to the clergy and people of the diocese.
asking them to make the appointment at the an
nual diocesan convention at Peoria. The Bishop
pleads his age and physical infirmtty. DR.. Fred
erick W. Taylor. Of Springfield; ID. W. Leffingwoll
of Knoxville. and Archdeacon Percy C. Weber. of
the Milwaukee diocese have been mentioned for
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MRS. BEyERIDGE AT DANSTILLE.

Evansville. n. Y. March 2+-The wife of United
States Senator Albert j. Beveridge of Indianapolis
arrived last evening at a sanatorium here. She
has been III for some time. and MAS been at Ashe-
willie for treatment. 1t was feared that her con-
dtion was such that her removal this place could
well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

Yesterday a great day for New-York and
for the Rapid Transit Commission. AS for
Tammany, which after long hostility finally
surrendered to public Opnion-well that ex-
traordnary institution will doubtless claim most
of the credit and perhaps get more than 1t
deserves.
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EX-GOVERNOR STONE I'LL.

Holly Springs. Miss. March 24-Ex-Governor
John M. Stone is seriously Ill at the home of his
niece, Mrs Ernest MCKEE. He arrived here on
Sunday. Ill and weak. and Immediately went to
bed. and has been more less delirious since
His physician does not conceal his anxiety to
the final issue of the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

The current complaints of compulsory over
study at the Girls High School In Brooklyn
may may not be we'll founded, but they are
assuredly not to be passed over lightly. They
deserve the most prompt and earnest consid-
Grafton. 1t is bad enough TO make boys study
too hard. but the girls in the high school are at
the most critical period of their lives and any
overtaxing of their nerves and brains may have
the most mschievous effects. The girls ought
to get as good educatons possible but moth
ing could he more deplorable than for them TO do
so at the cost of lifelong invalidism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

1t is praiseworthy to raise money for the poor
and suffering of Cuba and Puerto Rico, but
there others to consider. We have right
here at home the widows and orphans of SOL
diers who gave their lives for the country in
the recent We have had absent minded
beggars" of our own, and the OF those who
are left without support is deserving of atten-
ton and sympathy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

Washington, March 24-Mrs Platt wife of Sena-
tor Platt. of NewYork, left Washington to-day for
Atlantic City. Her recent attack Of Illness caused
her friends some uneasiness and 1t is believed that
shore. - 49, ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

Theskilling of the bill to prevent further pollu-
ton of the streams of this State with the refuse
of factories was a step backward. at least
refusal to take much needed step forward 1t
is reckoned Infamous thing in war TO poison
wells and streams. Why is 1T any less bad to
do so in time of peace?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

The international chess match was conducted
with perfect courtesy. developed great knowl-
edge and skill and resulted in manner entirely
satisfactory to the American disciples of the
illustrious Morphy. We take the opportunity
TO congratulate the winners and to assure the
British experts of our hearty respect and friend
shin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

It's serious question whether the kissing at
Quigg's portrait wasn't leze majesty.
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Brsinfss Il otlrfs.

Good liquors and good mineral waters go
together Buy your liquors Carl. H. SCfiCD1ZS
Mineral Waters are sold you will find the best goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

If he had been true to Tammany traditions
and practice the Mayor should yesterday have
rallied bitterly against the construction of
hole in the ground"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

The weather predictions of rain. snow, hail
and sleet for yesterday not fulfilled but we
have heard no grumbling on that account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

Lord Roberts telegraphs to London There
is special news to report" That probably
means he is getting ready to send in some par
ticularly special news.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

The policy ring is jubilant, the prize ring ex-
poets be, and a Republican Legislature will
presently be asking the people to applaud its
record.
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Ell Sehor Don William Bilkinson,
Metal Lath and Fireproof1ng,
Estimates furnished
Single and double Expansion Bolts
Tel Canal 9,23O Factory Blue Island
Avenue.
Offices -- Halstead Street
Chicago
North America.
United States.
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NEWS OF TWO CAPITAra
LONDON.
PREMATURE DISCUSSION OF sor-ru
AFRICAN POLICY-THE CONTINENT
AND INTERVENTION.
INTEREST IN AMERICAN PUBLISHERS FAN
URE-cHANGEs IN THE ENGLISH
BOOK TRADE.

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