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TO employ the latter In such way as to protect
a n iron pole
SOME PROGRESS NOTED.

Reports from various parts Of the city vary
as to the violence and uproar with which the
late Fourth Of July was celebrated in compart-
son with the celebrations of earlier years. Sew
eral newspapers assert that it was an unusually
moderate carnival of noise and of accidents.
Others declare that IT was packed and crammed
with annoyances of all kinds, and that the small
boy was as explosive, mischievous and ire
pressible as at any time since the Declaration Of
Independence was signed. One thing is certain:
1t was not holiday Of silence end tranquil
calm.
Our policemen were active IN arresting men
and boys carrying and firing off pistols. Our
local magistrates properly imposed considerable
fines in such cases and confscated the revol-
vers, which will be sold for the benefit OF the
Police Pension Fund. Taking many things
into account, 1t may not be inaccurate to say
that while the latest celebration of the Fourth
was not an ideal one, still we marking time
in the advance Of common sense, of reason and
OF moderation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
A RETALIATION.
cal leader

John Sharp Williams is historically accurate
In saying that the price of wheat was the chief
cause of McKinley'S election in 1S96-(The New
York Evening Post.
Great guns! Here we have always been told
1t was the patriotic Gold Democrats, and now
we find that it was only Providence working
through the wheat crop!
For years Mr.. Cleveland and 1.-The Evening
POST and their associates have had the credit
for periodically coming 10 the rescue Of the coun-
try and saving IT from their own party, even at
the cost OF intrusting the government TO the
unworthy Republicans. We had learned that
1t was the issue Of the gold standard which
gave Mr.. Mckinley his victory How often
have our Gold Democratic friends plumed them
selves on their superior devotion to that stand
ard, and proclaimed that it was only as they
forced the question that the Republicans were
brought to take advantage of their opportunity?
How often have we been reminded OF how "
were snatched ike q brand from the burning
by the only really truly good patriots. Yet 1t
was all delusion. Mr. McKinley's declarations
for gold were as idle as we have often been
told his tariff talks were. and the Gold Demo
Gratis, instead Of being the drivers Were only
the files on the wheel 1t the Western
farmers who did il. They forcsaw along in Oc-
tober that the price OF wheat would be high
in December. They said: Owing 10 our hard
times we have been dissatisfied with the Demo
cratic party now In power and have wanted
"a change. But good times are coming next
year. We want no change Therefore will
vote the Republican ticket"
1t is all perfectly simple. The wonder IS that
this explanation of the great victory never was
thought OF before. The wonder also Is, If the
wheat farmers elected Mr. Mckinley, how such
great wheat growing States as Kansas, Ne
braska, Missouri South Dakota and Washing
ton happened TO cast their electoral votes for
Mr.. Bryan. How did 1t happen that Mr.. Nc
Kinley rolled up such enormous majorities in
a State like Massachusetts, which raises about
one hundred acres of wheat year? Was 1t the
wheat growing farmers Of Western New-York
who rolled up 100000 plurality for Mr.. Nc
Kinley and actually carried the city OF New
York? Perhaps, though, that city vote was the
work OF the grain brokers in the Produce Ex-
change who read the price of wheat the
tape and went out and carried the day for the
Republicans. However it worked out we are
glad to know the fact. 1t Is a great satisfac-
ton to all Republicans to feel themselves a
chosen people and TO know that they not
beholden for power to mere boiling Democrats,
but that the stars in their courses fought for
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT

In these days Of Presidential nominations the
Hon. Thomas Z. Watson, Of Georgia, should
not be forgotten. He has been made the cam
didate Of the Populists party which in 1892
cast over a million votes and secured 90 cleo
toral votes, and in 1896 played an important
part in the Bryan free silver movement. In
that year Mr.. Watson was one Of Mr. Bryan's
running mates, and was really a much better
representative Of Organism than was Mr..
Sewall. the millionaire shipbuilder from Maine.
who divided hOnors with him. Mr.. Watson's
chances Of tnhabiting the White House are too
slight for consideration; probably he Will cut
no such figure in the campaign as Weaver did
In 1892, but 1t would be a mistake for polit-
ical prophets to class him as negligible guam
tty. 1T is possible that he may poll an infiu-
entail vote IN several States, and certainly he
has claims on the good will Of the radical ele-
ments OF the Democracy who under certain
circumstances might think themselves as well
justified IN supporting him. now that the gold
men are in the ascendant at st. Louis, as were
the gold men in turning to Palmer and Bucx
ner when the party was dominated by Mr..
Bryan.
MI watson - city persona gratn with
the radical DeniocratS- Mr.. Bryan ttlrnir =,
away in disgust from d Louis cannot fail to
recognize fellow WORKER In the Ger !, states
man. former associses who still keeps aIoft
the standard Of radical principles. II It is pr1n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
KEEP HIN OTTf

We were glad TO publish on Wednesday the
announcement that counsel for the Municipal
Art Society had been directed to file with the
Board Of Estimate and AppOrtionment formal
protest against Commissioner Best's plan for
extending the Brooklyn Bridge terminal far
into the City Hall Park. The opposition of the
society was thing TO be expected, and it has
been expressed in good time. 1t was pleasure
also TO print the spirited and judicious remarks
Of the president OF the society on the subject
Said Mr.. Tompkins:
Nobody need believe that the terminal extern
sion into City Hall Park would be temporary,
even II Mr.. Best gave a promise to Park COM
missioner Pallas 10 have the structure removed
In eighteen months. The structure would be
used by ths Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
and would pass under its control. and, instead of
being temporary structure il would stand as
a Disagreement Of the park for indefinite
time. II not permanently. There is no need for
such disgraceful occupation OF the park be-
cause the terminal changes necessary TO relieve
congestion could be made without trespassing
on park territory.
The best excuse which can be made for Com
missioner Best-he has made il for himself-is
that he is trying TO relieve the distressing con
dltions ct the bridge. terminal that It is his duty
10 do so, and that he is not bound TO protect
tie park IN the process But that attempted
Justification. though plausible, is not successful.
in the first place. we do not concede that the
head OF department is under no obligation to
consider any public interest which is not di-
Iectly contded to his care. In the second place,
as AIr. Tompdns says, there is no need of tres
passing on park territory We think it has been
virtually proved that a Encouragement of plat
forms and the enforcement OF suitable regula-
tons would greatly relieve the pressure, and
such changes might be quickly made. The true
solution OF the problem, however, is TO be
bought through the distribution of traffic To
encourage its concentration is to invite unceas-
ing trouble. A subway loop such as the COM
nittee on city plan Of the Municipal Art Society
has proposed, which would collect and dis
charge passengers at a number Of distant points
IS the best hope for relief from present condi-
lions.
But II Mr.. Bests assumption were sound. his
conclusion would be unworthy OF him and would
deserve to be resisted by every intelligent citi.
zen and by the various public officers whose ap-
prevail is required, including the members OF the
Board Of Estimate, the Park Commissioner ard
tie landscape architect. Tho Board OF Esti.
mate has the question under consideration and
is presumably listening TO arguments on both
sides- The Park Commissioner, having been
csNRted with an unexpected feeling Of hostility
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
ODELL- TO OYSTER BAY.
Governor and WIliam Barnes. Jr..
to See President To-day.
TBr rELEGRAPu 10 rHr rRIaUyr.I


Oyster Bay, y. Y, July I.-GOvernOr Odeu wiz
pay President Roosevelt his expected visit to-
morrow. arriving on the 1920 ?. n. train L
present arrangements are carried out. and lin
gering at Sycamore Hill until late in the after
noon. The Governor will be accompanied by
William Barnes, IT., chairman of the executive
committee OF the Republican State Committee,
and during the conference it is expected thss
the party programme for the fall viii be Qua
lined.
Although the President has announced that
he Will not. under any circumstances. mix
in State politics. and above all else wishes to-
rnatntaiQ hands or policy whenever fac
tions OF the party lock horns in any Of the COM
monwealths. affairs have 50 shaped themselves
IN New-York that he can at least offer valu-
able suggestions without being charged with
tickets is so closely interviewer that the veal
OF either spells success OF both The slate 10
be offered the voters Of Nev-YOrk is therefore
q subject OF concern 10 the PRESIDENT and no
one will charge him with being unduly active
If he gives Governor Odeu and Mr.. Barnes
some good advice in the preltminaries.
Senator Fairbanks who was expected here
before the end of the week, will not be able to
come. IT Is said until Monday or Tuesday next
The day at Sycamore Hill was of work
and play for the President In the morning
he dictated his usual griSt of correspondence 70
Secretary Loeb and spent some time in the
preparation of his letter of acceptance. which
must be completed before the 9th inst.
Mrs. Roosevelt this afternoon attended
meeting OF the sewing society Of ST. Hlda's
Guild OF Christ Church. working with the other
members on some clothing for the poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
HAWTHORNE CENTENNIAL ENDS.

Concord Mass. July AT the closing days ex-
ercises of the Nathaniel Hawthorne centennial hers
to-day. Charles Francis Adams presided and vari-
GUS letters and papers read. Not few letters
have been received by those in charge of the
tenniaI persons invited to take part who have
been prevented from being present Among those
John d. Long. formerly Secretary OF the Navy;
Harriet Prescott Spofrord. the Rev DIR. Edward
Everett Hale Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Eliza
beth Stuart Phelps Ward John Hay and Edmund
Clarence Stedman. To-days programme included
letter giving "reminiscences of life in Concord by
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop daughter OF the author;
a paper THE Books OF Hawthorne by Edward
Waldo Emerson. and paper ON The Friendships
of Hawthorne" by Frank y. Sanborn- Judge John
S. keyes also gave some "reminiscences.
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PHIPPs GIFT FOR CONSUMPTION WAR.
Pittsburg Steel Man Sends $4,000 to Johns
Hopkins Hospital-Plans for Its Use.
IBr TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE


Baltimore. July THE faculty of Johns Hop
kins University Hospital has completed plans
for systematic and scientific fight against tu-
berculOsis. 1t will be aided materially in carry
ing out its purpose by a gift OF $4,000 from
Henry Phipps. Of Pittsburg. OF this amount
$4,000 will be used in building a dispensary.
The other $4,000 will be used as a malnten-
ance fund. The buildings will include q us
pensary and apartments for scientific WORK
Guinea pigs. which are very susceptible to tu-
berculOsis. will be kept for incubation.
DR.. Henry Nj. Hurd, superintendent or tns
Johns Hopkins Hospital. said il was hoped anu
expected TO attract 10 the dispensary tupet
culosiS patients from the very inception OF tn0
disease. In making a success Of the undertasA
ing, the hospital expects the cooperation OF tn0
Association for the Improvement Of the Con
dittOn OF the Poor. This association has zen
dered valuable aid in the past by taking o.
necessary steps TO insure the sufferers wv
proper diet
tuberculosis said DIR. Hurd, lis more Prev
Nnt in Maryland than climatic conditions "a ~.
THY The disease is being fought on Sclei.sa-
principles in Massachusetts, with the result IL.
the death rate is now the as IL was tWei "a
hVe years ago. although the population ssr
doubled This means that g systenatlc n5
against the malady has decreased its fa'aIo
Just one-half."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
COSTLY FREAKS OF LIGHTNING.

Scarcely a day now passes without the Oc-
currence OF one or more fires, caused by strokes
Of lightning, which are OF sufficient impOr-
lance to be reported by telegraph to the news
papers. The damage done in Boston on Wednes-
day evening by the burning of the Boston and
Maine freight station and adjacent buildings
was above the average, the loss having been
estimated at 100000. The great majority of
this class Of fires are much smaller. Still, In
the course Of single season, extending from
May 10 October, the aggregate value of the
property so destroyed is many millions of dol
lars
Practically all of the money thus sunk could
be saved 10y the exercise of a little common
sense. Lightning cannot he prevented but it
can be rendered harmless Properly constructed
lightning rods are Of immense value in the city
as we'll as in the country. They constitute an
inexpensive form of insurance. - an ex
penenced and reputable person sh0ulf be trusted
to put up a lightning rod because it will prove
snare and a delusiOn unless rightly arranged.
Tho number of points provided should depend
on the size Of the building 1t is better to have
too many than not enough A little freedom Of
choice Is permissible, too, in regard to the COM
pleteness OF the connection between the points.
On the other hand, the utmost pains should be
taken to provide a continuous metallic path
from these to the earth. The conductor should
have no Joints that will interfere with the flow
Of electricity. Many q lightning rod has failed
TO do its duty because of such defect An
other common and fatal weakness results from
neglectins TO carry the lower extremity Of the
conductor deep enough to reach permanent
moisture Unless that precaution Is taken the
rod might as well be dispensed with altogether
a part OF the harm done by lightning occurs
when pole which supports the feed wires of a
trolley road is hit. If the pole is Frustrated
serious interruption of service ensues. A less
vexatious delay is caused by the burning of the
insulating material about a feed cable, but
brilliant and alarming pyrotechnic displays are
thus made possible before the current can be
shut or and repairs can be made. Against
accidents or this kind the best safeguard per
haps, is setting the poles which are usually of
metal, so that they are always in contact with
damp Garth. tn" invasion of power i'ations BIZ
thunGerbolts which strike wire can he. and n
iv"id"' hv D. use of in uments called hslo.
L.--s |4ies.etS, V~t IL IS probably imprnct1cahle
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cples that count, then Mr.. Bryan can with a
clear conscience renew his alliance with Popu-
lisn. With the approval of his party orga MIA ton
lie made that alliance in 1896 and 1900, and now
he say truthfully that it is the organiZaho ton,
not he, that has changed. Nor can David b.
Hill in his hour of triumph complain of Mr.
Bryan's desertion, after his treatment Of Mr..
Bryan in 1896. Mr.. Hearst also has reason 10
look with favor upon Mr.. Watson. Not many
weeks ago Mr.. Watson furnished one Of the
most glowing eulOgies upon Mr.. Hearst as
man, statesman and a Presidential candl-
date that can anywhere be found. Mr.. Hearst
ought TO return the compliment and commend
TO the voters with equal heart1ness Mr.. Watson
as a man, q statesman and a candidate. Mr.
Watson represents the Hearst policies much
better than Judge Parker, whom Mr.. Hearst has
so frequently described as the creature OF Mr.
Hill, Mr.. Belmont and the trusts.
Aside from these personal claims. Mr.. Wat
son is entitled to the good will Of all pro-
gressive Democrats as the author of a Life OF
Thomas jefferson. The traditional Jefferson Of
State rights and rural individualism was well
enough for fifty years ago. but Democratic yot-
ers to-day really interested In none Of those
old issues. They are concerned with labor ques-
tons and the relation of government to indivtd-
ual wealth. They are really sOcialistic in their
tendency, and Mr.. Watson believes that as such
they are spiritual heirs of Jefferson. Jefferson S
State rights and weak government doctrines
were the mere creatures of circumstance. His
social philosophy took that practical form at the
moment but the champion of the common
people under different conditions he would now
practically apply it In the direction Of national
control Of railroads and the Popullstic pro-
gramme in general. The man who thus inter
prets JeffersOnianiSm and harmOniZes the radi-
Calism of 1900 with the radicalsm of 1900 is
the natural candidate of progressive Demo-
Gratis. All that is vital in Democracy is that
which voices the aspirations of these people
who want new social order and hope from
1t for a larger share of the good things of this
world, whether they be in the form of more
political power. more freedom from control by
government, as a century ago. or a larger
wage, shorter wOrkday and a chance in turn
to Cypress somebody else. as now. 1t is this
spirit which ties Jefferson and Bryan and
Hearst together and makes Watson their logi-
cal leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

Edith McCammon are at Grows Cottage. Ns,->
sett Pier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford s. Walton who v.,.
recently. VIII spend this month ar Biarritx Fr,..~
MI and Mrs George W. McLanahan and MI.
Corneila McLanahan have opened their yur,D,~.
place. Knollgtft. in the CatskiIIs
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A SDaldirg are at Fans
Waters. saugerties. y. Y
Commander and Mrs. BENJAMIN s. Richars.
Miss cynthia Richards have gone to 4Iontro..
rehh'' "here they are occupying Tanglewilds cot.
tage.
Mr. and Mrs Henry A. Seymour have saIl.s 49,
their yacht. the Seabelle. for their cottage on th
Sault Ste. Marie. where they will spend the surans
The Rev j. A AsDinwan and family ara q,
Shelter Island. Long Island. TO remain until cool
weather.
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PERSONAL NOTES FROM WASHINGTON

IFROM THE TR1BUNE eCREAC.I
Washington July 7-Richmoud Pearson, United
States Minister to Persia who IS IN this country
on leave Is spending few DAYS IN Washington
narors going 70 his homo in North Carolina
Mrs Nathaniel Berry and her daughters. the
Misses Kate and Natalie Berry. have gone to
New-England for the summer. They expect TO
spend August Bar Harbor.
CAPTAIN Samuel Z. Lemly. U. s. N. retired. and
,ar,tI,, will sail next week Tor Europe. going first
TO Geneva They will remain abroad indefinitely
Mrs s Perry widow of Colonel Lee. U B a.
has opened her summer home at Vineyard Haven.
Mass. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

A Chinese report from Che-Foo conveys an
astounding sto-y that Sunday last the Jap
anese and Russian soldiers near Port Arthur
were only mile apart, and the Japanese were
advancing steadily from hill to hill. The CHI
nese imagination possesses convolutions which
that OF no other nation can surpass. That re-
port reminds one of the channels in the song OF
the college boys which not only leaped from crag
to crag. but also from jag to Jag. It has an
abundance Of verisimilitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

ne desire TO remind our readers fyho are
about Il leaUe the city that The Tribune mill
be sent By mail TO any address in this country
or abroad. and address changed as often as
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regular dealer before Leaning, or. if more
Convenient. hand them in at The Tribune
office.
See opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

The international committee has decided that
the Olympic games OF 1908 shall be held in the
Eternal City on the Tiber. Nowhere else In the
world could oldtime memories traditions and
associations cluster more thickly. Were It pos
sible with the revival OF the famous contests of
ancient Greece TO discover a second Pindar to
celebrate their glories IN immortal song, the
world would pay the tribute OF closest attention
with straining ears eager to catch every accent
of the poet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
CLARK UNIVERSITY GETS $475, 900
Residue of Estate of Founders Widow and
100000 Held in Trust

Worcester, Mass. July by the will Of Mrs
Susan w. Clark widow OF Jonas G. Clark. founder
of Clark University. the institution will set the
residue of her estate. Private requests amount to
about 1000 and the residue is estimated at $4,000
BY the terms OF Mr. Clarks WILL about $4,000 held
trust his wife now reverts 70 the university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
FAIRBANKS VISIT TO OYSTER BAY.

Indianapolis. July Senator Charles W. Fair
banks. Republican candidate for VicePresident. re-
turned homo to-day from Michigan. After attend
ing 20 some private business he will go oyster
Bay to President Roosevelt. He Will speak
here on July Il. welcoming the Philippine Com
mission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

Secretary Hays inquiry to Tibet may be
cited as another incident in 1.-The steadfast fight"
he has made for the integrity of China. II that
ancient empire remains intact it owes its IN
tegrity in about equal proportion to Japanese
valor and American diplomacy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

1t is sad day for safe and sane Democracy"
when a statesman Of the name and eminence of
the Hon. Mike" Padden is elected from O.
national convention for a mere overindulgenoe
in enthusiasm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

Judge Parker is said to desire quick notir-
cation The strain of silence is beginning TO tell
even on his rugged constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

AS presiding officer and convention orator
the Hon. John Sharp Williams has still many
lessons to learn from the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
PROFESSOR ALDERMAN ACCEPTS.

Richmond. Va. July DIR. Z. A Alderman OF
Tulane University. New-Orleans. has accepted the
presidency of the University OF Virginia
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Inducements.
Little OF Everything.

AERIAL. GARDENs-s :2o-A Little OF Everything
cAsINO-e:2e-Pin Pan. Pouf.
CONEY DIFFERENTIATION Park-Johnstown
tlooc-bostocks Animal Arena-Steepechase.
MADISON SQUARE GARDENS :30-Venice
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-S:l5-Psris BY
Night.
MANHATTAN BEACH THEATRE-A Chinese Honey
moon Pains Spectacle. Decatur and Fireworks.
observation-disclosures.
PARADISE ROOF GARDENS-vaudeyille.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs Frederick LOthrop Ames are cr71ls
ing on their yacht. the Vigilant. The marriage OF
Mrs Ames's sister Miss Elsie Criterie TO William
Woodward is to take place at Southampton IN
September.