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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
TRANSATLANTIC NEWS.

WHAT Is DOING IN THE OLD WokLp'
THE RACE FOR THE DERBY To-pH-fAhNNA n.esrs
HIS coIIEAGUEs-THE ARREARS BILL rarS rcvpr
Irs SECOND RrADING-THE CRISIS IN h0i'
SERIOUS. .ho Dorbv
The favorites in the race for the & Derp'
c..tos which will be run to-day at Epsom'
ore are Bruce and Dutch Oven. The interest III II,
ths sbe dav is declining. Guards have been placed
unsor" uls ~' the houses of the Ministers in Lon
Ser''1 Sen ON W. account of reports of Fenlan
uIn ","t The split among the Irish members
of Parliament, due to the hiinnaini,"m 1 .oars Of
pact is said to be complete Inc AiiH ;n tSe
Rent bill passed its second reading n.o - 'o nf
House of Commons yesterday by Vo'o % %
oGo TO 157. The situation in Egypt Is s''u ~
he beG alarming Another expedition is to De Sen'
in search of Leigh Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
THE SITUATION IN EGYPT ALARMING.

LONDON, May 23.-It lis understood that pri-
vate dispatches received here this afternoon stating
that the situation in Egypt is becoming alarming and
that 1t is generally considered that the presence or
break,
dispatch to The Times from Constantnope states
that the Porte has made representations to the Greek
Cabinet in regard to tie dispatch OF Greek men owar
To Egypt
dispatch from Cairo says &" An interview mas taken
place between Arab Bey and the French Consul IN con-
necton with the TO induce Arab Bey and the
beous army officers to leave Egypt but 1t was without
result Arab Bey main aimed that the country was with
him III favor OF determined resistance. The Consnl re-
piled that Arab Bcy was l-infOrned, rs the ChamDer
Of NO;ables almost unanimously against hlil'
dispatch from Cairo. May %, saws The pOurpar-
lerS between the C0nsus and the Ministry have COM
pletely failed despite the efforts OF the NOtables The
Ministry refuse negotiation unless the fleets are
active military pref arsOns. The official journal pub
fishes a Ministerial statement intended TO tranqulHe
public mind. hut privately the Ministers use mcnac-
ing language. is rIunored that England and France
have resovcd TO send ultimatum to the Ministry and
If this disregaTdCd France viii waive her objections
to the landing OF Turkish troops The Ministry are
spreading a report thai the naval demons ration was
undertaken without the consent of the Sultan ArdDl
Bey's influence is consequently greatly increasing
LONDON, May "A dispatch TO The Daily Nelrs from
CAIRO saws the Ministers are melting the Ucmas
and popuace by representing that the foreign Heels
were sent 10 Egy pit 10 annex the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
THE RUSSIAN JEWS.

VIENNA, May % The PresSe said that so
tremendous was the crush refugees in Brody yesterday
who were applying for assistance to proceed America
that man was crushed deah. Three hundred fresh
refugees are expected TO arrive at BrOdy to-day.
PARIS May 23.-The papers published telegram stat
ing that smoTgon, between Wilma and Minsk has been
destroycd by fire. The dispatch reports thit the popu
cemetery.
boston May 23.-Edward King teegTaphs from Lon
don TO The Journal to-day tat the Russian ncwspa-
pers were cd yesterday 10 omit hereafter any re-
port of the massacre OF Jews, and not to discuss the
question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24

by false report that woman was being muir
dered."
The corporation Of the City of Cork has offered
ers of Lord Frederick Cavendsh and Under Secre-
tary Burke.
DUBLIN May ga farmer named O'Donnell has
been found dead near Traec 1t is believed that he
was murdered.
The Bishop of Limerick has refused to sanction
the reappointment OF Father Sheehy to a curacy in
his diocese.
LONDON, May 24.-Mr. Davitt has gone to the
South of Ireland in connection with the land move
ment.
The Dublin correspondent of The Daily Neus says
that the statement that Mr.. Davitt intends to so
to America has no foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
JOINING THE SEARCH FOR LEIGH SMITH.

LONDON, May 23.-At a meeting of the
Royal Geographical Society Lord Aberdare. the presi-
dent stated that two associates Of the society," Colonel
Grant and sir Henry Gore Booth, about to under
take voyage to the edge of the ice in small vessel
named the Kara, fitting out at London, TO aid in the
search for the Leigh Smith Arctic expedition He said
that the NOrwe gan walrus hunters would aso bc re-
duested 10 look out boats OF the Ezra, the vessel
N which expedition saed subsequently at diu-
ner Lu Aberdre expressed regret thGt the speedy
turn home OF the survivors of The Jeannee had pre-
vented the society from entertaining them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
SKETCH OF MIR. TAYLoRs CAREER.

SkEICn VI MIN. tAhLsh.
Moses Taylor was born i'll this cityo January IL,
1906 He was descended ia the third generation
from an Engshman of the same name who came
to this country from London in 1896. An adver-
tisement III The NeW York Gazette in the year 1850
announced his place. of business as - the corner
house opposite the Fly Market y; this was also his
home In the next year he removed TO Old Slip but
in few months he returned to his former place,
where he remained during the rest OF his life.
Within q stones throw of the same spot his great
grandson, the second Moses Taylor, carried on bus
ness all his liie and by the practice of the
same virtues which his ancestor possossed-energy,
industry and hOnesty-and through the exercise Of
business abilities of the highest order attained the
position of of the foremost of the merchants Of
New-York. In a new country, aud in city par
ticularly noted for the restessness of its people.
where one generation scarcely leaves any distinc-
tive mark upon the next one. this coincidence is re
markable. But all Mr. Tayloi's immediate ances
tors spent their lives in this city. During the occu
patton of NewYork by the British troops, bis grand
father VINO was the youngest son OF the first Moses
Tay lor removed 20 New Jersey but soon after the
evacuation he returned to New York. 1t dur.
ing this residence in New-Jersey that Mr..
Taylor's father was born Jacob b. Taylor,
the father of Moses Taylor, started in bust
ness as cabnetmaker at No. "a
Broad-st in 1904; in later years he became wei
known az the confidential agent Of John Jacob
Astor, in whose service lac died. He discharged the
duties of his trust with untiring zeal and fidelity,
and no man of that day held in greater respect
by the many who knew him. For many successive
wears he was elected Alderman from the lXth aud
XVIII Wards, at time when only the worthiest
men received the distinction. The records of those
days show with what faithfulness he met all tho
demands of his public Office Many persons now
living remember Jacob B. Taylor well.
His spare, erect figure and grave but cam
did countenance well known, and HE
integrity and faithiuness appreciated.
To the fathers association with Mr.. Astor may bs
attributed, in large part at least the deep interest
which Mr. Astor took in the son. He remained al
ways his firm friend, and in the early stages OF his
business career Mr. Taylor could look with perfect
confidence to Mr.. Astor for advice and substantial
aid if he desired il. 1t the general opinion a
the time that Dir. Astor was supplying the means
for Mr.. Taylors business. This was not true, but
the opinion undoubtedly did much toward estab-
lishinx Mr. Taylors credit. Not more than once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
EXCITEMENT IN THE OIL TRADE.

PITTsBURG, Penn, May 23.-The oil market
again excited to-day and considerably weaker on
account reports another strike in the Warren dis
trlct The opening price was 66@ cents. 1t then ad-
yanced to 67l cents, and aferward declined 10 63%
cents which was the closing figure The sales Tor the
day amount to $4,000 barrels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
NOT READY FOE FRATERNITY.

ATLANTA, Ca, May 23.-The Presbyterian
General Assembly spent the day in discussing the pro
prety OF sending delegates the Northern Assembly
Springfield ILL., remarkable speech in oDpositi IN was
m de by DR. GirardeGu, in which he said that what
rigst in 1861 right The question still remains
hef ia Assembly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
SUICIDE AT NIAGARA FAILS.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, May 23.-An over
coat was found to-day hanging the Whirlpool, In
pocket OF which note to the effect that the writer
Henry IL. Gron, had committed suicide Wy jumping
into the WhlrlDo0l. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
THE SUSPENDED BANK OF BOSTON,

BoSToN, May 23.-Linus Price, who was ap-
pointed receiver OF tho Pacific National Bank by Com
trOler knox, arrived in the city this morning. He Will
begin examination Of tho Affairs, and his preliminary
report will probably be submitted to tho Controller In
about seven DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
SEEKING DEATH WITH PARIS GREEN.

Coroner Herman was yesterday morning
called to No. 221 WoOsterst TO investigate the death
OF Jacob H. Haber fortyfour years DID, who took Paris
green OH Monday afternoon. Haber was a Frenchman,
merchant tailor time he has had trouble i'll
his business which preyed heavily on his mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
MARsHALDs PRESENT POSITION.

READING, Penn, May 23.-Iho Times and Dispatch
has the following special dispatch from PIttsburg
in reference to Mr.. Marshalps decination:
81 suppose you will support General Beaver ?"
Blr. Marshall was asked.
As the ticket now stands / WILL But should the
Democrats nominate Judge Turnkey. am in doubt
what l viii do. regard Judge Turnkey as a pure
and able man."
"Who do you think ought to be your successor|
Good Judgment would suggest Josiah Cohn,
chairman of the Allegheny Republican Committee.
He is a member of the Jewish race and an able man.
/ think he would poll 10000 Democratic votes. |
have declined the temptation of my life. would
have been elected by $4,000 votes. can take two
of every three Catholic voters. have been offered
the Independent nomination, but | stood by and
consented to the nomination of Beaver, and as
gentleman | would NOT run AGAINST hlm.O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
HIS MAIZE NOT FOUND IN THE RECORDS

TROY, n. Y, May 23.-The records of the
Court of this city fail to disclose tue OF
John r. Mccormack suspect, claiming to have been
nauralizcd Lere and who is imprisoned in Clonme JAIL
Ireland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
An IMMIGRANT TRAIN INA COLLISION

BosToN, May 23.-A dispatch to The Herald
from Montreal says passenger train on the Grand
Trunk Railway with 900 British immigrants for Mani
tOba crashed into freight train to-day. The passengers
received severe injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
INCIDENTS OF THE IRISH QUESTION
Try CABLE To THE TRIBUNE.l

LONDON, May 23.-In the House of Commons this
afternoon Sir William Harcourt, Home Secretary
replying to MI. Gorst, Conservative member for
Chatham, sald that his attention had been
called to the speech Of Mr. Dayitt
At Manchester. in which he stated that
he would disregard the conditions of his tieket-of
leave. Sir William stated that the reports were
very contradictory and that an authentic report
would be necessary to justify any serious action.
Whatever Mr.. Davitt might say, he was subject TO
the conditions of the ticket, which would DO re-
Soked if he should speak contrary to law and
order.
The 81. JdmeSs Gazette says: ave hear Oh
authority that cannot disregard that Under Sec
tetary Burke was followed for protection by con-
'tabe on the day of his assassination, but that the
constable. just before the murder. was lured away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
NEW-YORK, WEDNESDAY, MAY "a, 1882

ment of the people To have aided in some
oeghee o gre IN calling attention to these vital questions
me great moral and political ideas which called the
hepuDncan party into existence have become i'm
9cdded IN the organic law of the land
drclI; III IL is the mission of the present party
22ff :. the platform, it should succeed
II IL ialls to come mp to the full measure OF It's
sit very lightly on my shoulders
me call upon ne for party service was genuine
surprise one not likely to be repeated IN lifetime
IL came unsought and should not be declined with
CUT adequate and commanding reasons. Such exist
ih m my ease Personal and private duties. in which
ane a pubic take no interest. demand that
al my energies be devoted TO their fulhlment.
Therefore, must decline the proifered position: To
say that l DO so with great reluctance but family
expresses the fact. lifetime has been devoted to
tne advocacy OF those principles which constituted
the grand era and glory OF the Republican triumph
Ihat triumph WAS accomplished at priceless cost
May the inheritors of the name and organization
prove themselves worthy to administer the future
OF the party.
In writing to Mr.. Marshall informing him of his
nomination for Congressman-at- I.arge George Lear
president or the Convention, said
Thisi OF struggling independence Of thought
and action In political affairs and 1t s the duty Of
every man to aid and encourage that growing
at some personal sacrifice If that be necessary The al
force themselves INTO official positions by the persistent
enorts OF themselves and their political friends. and
that instead the people seeking their candidates and
their officers the politicians seek the Offices and by i'm
TO accept them Tor places of official trust and RESPONSE
Billy IOnr nomination is long stride forward In the
direction OF Independence in politics and your election
TO ali Who Doubt f1at the Tsfof9nIioH
Of this evil can be achieved inside the Republican party
OF Pennsylvania. Your declinatiOn would retard the
cause OF pendent political action for years, while
your acceptance viii 5iye il an impetus OF resistess
fee of your personal convenience and overcome
your first inclination for the benefit Of your fellow coun,
trymcn and signify your acceptance without delay,
remain your friend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
DEATH OF MOSES TAYLOR.

PEACEFUL END OF A LONG ILLNESS.
THE CLOSE OF AN EXTREMELY ACTIVE AND Ex-
CEEDINGLY PROSPEROUS cAREER-FUNERAL AR
RASGEMENTs-THE ESTATE ESTIMATED TO
AMOUNT TO OVER $4O,OOO,OOO.
Moses Taylor died at his home in this city
yesterday morning. For several days his con-
dition had been critical and he had been an
invalid for eight months. He had not
been able to visit his office since last De-
cember. The value of his estate is estimated
at between $4O,OOO,O0O and $4,000 900,
mostly in railroad, bank, telegraph and gas
securities. lie owned considerable real estate
in this city, but the great bulk of his property
was personal. The funeral will take place on
Friday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-24
PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS.

THE INDEPENDENT CONVENTION.
THE DELEGATES IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN THE WAY OF PORECAsTING THE TICKET
THE NAMES MENTIONED WITH MOST FAVOR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-28
EDUCATION IN FRANCE.

The Paris correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post writes under
date of March 18th: The Senate,
III a fine heroic MOOD, has given the
finishing touch to the Compulsory
Gratuitous Education Bill, and en-
lowed France with measure which
fills the Republicans with admira-
ton, and their adversaries with
horror and loathing. At last it has
come, the reform which sincere
liberals here 50 long dreamed of,
worked for, prayed fora genuine,
broad, comprehensive scheme of
national instruction, sweeping away
class prejudices, surmounting re-
ligious obstacles, and carrying light
into the darkest corners. The battle
closed the other day has been raging
since 1SI7-yes, since 1S75-and
Republicans who did not believe
that ii would ever he decided III
their favor were numerous enough.
The jubilation Of the Republique
Franchise IS almost comieal in its
No democratic country
in the Americas, and no country
whatsoever in Europe, cries the
editor, has SO complete and excellent
4 scheme for popular instruction as
we propose hencetorth to apply
throughout France"
II, as has been stated by the most
acute writers who have discussed
the result Of the last war between
France and Germany, the decisive
and overwhelming victory won by
the Germans was attributable to the
effect of their public school system
upon the rank and file Of the army.
then it behooves chancellor Bismarck
to look sharply into the workings of
this new scheme of his French
When the hour strikes
for the French to wipe out the stain
of their national humiliation-and
are said still to look fer
ward for such an hour,-the German
soldiers may, under the new regime,
find themselves confronted by an
army vastly different from that over
which they made SO brilliant con-
ouest in 1870.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-28
DAKOTA LETTERS.

Mr n q. Smith, of Dodgcyille,
who pushes ali able pen and is well
known " III Iowa county people,
viii spend the coming month III
Dakota, and while there will de-
scribe tie country He secs and will
give Al interesting account Of things
out there IL general, through the
columns Of the Democrat each week
These letters will be of interest to al
who have property i'll Dakota or who
intend visiting q locating IN Dakota,
III Mr.. Smith, while giving a full III
elaborate account, will tell things as
they are, and not ~ fancy paints
them, as is too often the case lie
will visit Huron, Redfcld, OrIway,
Watertown, Aberdeen and many
other places.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-28

The Evening Wisconsin says that
General Manager Merrill states that
liz new construction Ut branches or
extensions of the Chicago, Milwau-
kec Il ST. PAUL Railway will 10 COM
menecd this year, but the work
begun last season viii be pushed to
Il speedy completion. The lines on
which work il now progressing and
which will be finished this year are
rs follows The new Council Bluffs
extension from Marion, Iowa, to
Council Bluffs will be completed and
ready for trains about September !,
next The line from Hastings to
Saltwater, Mimi, will hc completed
about July \ branch line from
lankton IL Scotland, Dakota, TWEEN
ty-eight miles il length The grad
ing on this line has all been done,
and It viii II ready for business by
next fall The building Of i Black
Hills extension has been abandoned
for the present doubtless by an
agreement with the rth-Wcstcrn,
which has also announced that it
will not extend to the Black Hills.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-28
Beef and Butter.
Chicago Tiilane Spfil a6tb

1hleaSo lrihhne, AptlIItth.
Inquiry As 70 the present abnor-
mally high prices If beef has Gle
tied the following points from
parties who profess to understand
the matter:
I. Probably rs many As fifteen per
cont. If the cattle Iii the plains
were killed by the extraordinarily
bitter weather Of the winter Of
1880 ISL. These were chiefly the
younger animals, they being least
able to bear and survive the expos
IRE. and the loss thus FIJI among
the very class of cattle which come
into the States in the fall. 1t is re-.
ported that $50 per head was paid
about month ago in Montana Tor
two-year-old to be taken upon
ranches whore the destruction had
been most severe. Also the large
immigration Of last year caused i
much larger demand for cattle to
stock new farms, which was n fur
ttlSI StEaln upon the aNaliahle sup
ply.
? The scarcity of corn in many
sections, and its high price exerv-
where, has prevented great many
cattle from being fed into killing
condition. There were thus fewer
to market, and those that were
marketed cost more to tit them for
the hands Of the butcher. The
number of animals that were kept
waiting for grass feed was sufficient
~ large to make decline in prices
probable when they come freely on
the market Q few weeks hence.
3. From New Years Day to date
our receipts of cattle are larger than
for the corresponding time in 1881;
but during the last three or four
weeks this is reversed, and the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-28
COPPER ORE WANTED.

Mr.. w. r. Roney, General Mana
ger, of the Northwestern Reduction
and Chemical Works, of Chicago
was in this city on Wednesday and
Thursday, for the purpose Of looking
up the supply Of copper ores at this
place, and interesting our miners in
mining and shipping this ore to
Chicago. His company bought from
Mr. w. T. Henry last year some five
or six car loads, for the purpose Of
determining the value Of our cop
per ores, and the best method of
treating them. These points have
been satisfactorily settled, and they
are now prepared To buy all the ore
that can be mined, at prices which
will afford a good profit on cost Of
mining
MI. Rooney states that at the pres
cnt price Of copper, the ores which
have been mined here would be
worth, delivered at their works,
$500 ~ $500 per ton, according
to tile percentage IF copper they
contain.
since il ii i fact that the mining
Of copper ores here has paid better
il proportion q the money expen-
ded, than either lead or zinc ores, we
$40 10 reason why copper mining /
should not once more become an
important business in this section,
and large quantities II copper ore be
raisel and shipped