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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
TESTING 4 NEW FUEL.

locomotive in which crude petroleum is used rs
fuel was tested on The Long Island Railway yester-
day. II drew wo ears, filled with guests invited by
the Great Western Hydro-Fuol Company, to RooLa-
away Beach and back Among those present were
Peter Cooper. General J. W Hustled, General f.. +.
Wmslow, Captain Williams. of The Atlas Line :;
James NJ. Oakley, President OF the R0ckawGy
Beach Railway Company: +. A. Cannon, Superln-
tendent of the New-lork Elevated Railway; Al
fred Sweeney, President OF the Paterson
Iron Works; Frederick Roberts. and j.
W. Handren, w. H. Jewell, Calvin
Goddard and A. G.. Fitch the officers of the lily dro-
Fuel Company, and several engineers and master
mechanics. he run to ROckaway Beach was made
In five minutes less than schedule time. The entire
cost of the oil consumed was estimated at 81 %.
The engine carried over 100 pounds OF steam, and
no smoke nor ciuders were produced by the combus-
ton of the oil. In speech after lunch at the Beach
Mr. LIE Saur, the master mechanic OF tne hOckaWi5
Reach Railway, sal. that he believed the use Of this
fuel would increase the life of boiler at least one
half.
The locomotive was fitted with an apparatus for
utilizing 3ir. Dickeys process which Is intended TO
effect the RAPID combustion of crude petroleum or
any of the liquid Hydrocarbons dlrec!ly without
first converting ii into gas. The petroleum is con-
Quoted nom l. tank III which II Is carried by u
pipe to the front OF the tire box. Here, as the oil
ISSUES from q small nozzle jet OF superheated
steam at high pressure Is thrown across tho oil
nozzle at right angles Thus the OIL and steam,
mingled with a current of air which Is drawn
in with the steam, are mnuteIy distributed In
the combustion chamber IN the form OF tine spray.
This intended to produce all the requisite cOndI
tions Tor instantaneous and perfect combustion
without smoke, and the only product OF which Is
c9rbonlc acid gas. 1t is also stated that by the con
tact of the super-heatcd steam with the mcandeS-
cent carbon d composition OF the steam takes place
libcrating hydrogen, the combustion OF which re-
turns 10 The flame the heat that mas been taken up
in making and experimenting the steam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
STRIEERS RETURNING TO WORK.

LAWRENCE, Mass, March 22.-The strikers
are weakening about forty weavers having returned TO
work this morning meeting Of the weavors was held
to-day at which James H. Eaton. treasurer Of the Essex
savings Bank advised the strikers 10 return 10 work
Although It is apparent that number Will iolio" TINS
ndvice to-day tomorrow majority favors continuing
the strike After the meeting decided by Of
SlO 10 ~ 10 continue the STRIFE.
At the Pacific Mills only the printing and dyeing dc
partIents are being operated The work Of changing
The machinery aud repairing the buildings has been
begun. Tie spiilers gui held meeting tls
morning, at Inch IL decided 10 canvass the CITY Tor
financial aid Agents other cites here oherlLg
employment The and others who out Of
work. Ali thc other mills running.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
THE RECEryERsHIPs INVESTIGATION

ALBANY, March 22.--Ihe Assembly special
committee to investigate certain insurance receVershps
met tonight in the Assembly Library. Edward New
comb OF albany, Was the only witness examined. He
testified that he appointed receiver Of the Atlantic
Mutual Insurance Company by Judge Westbr"ok July
81 1877 lie had no knowledge Of insurance af-
fairs other than az "a lawyer. The first intmation
ne had of being named II receiver was from Henry
Smith Of Albany. He did not know OF his appontIueu
until about August l. When he took charge there we're
IN the employ of the company Mcssrs. Brown, Hayes
Brown tsccoud). Warner. smith. Radne and Mcintyre
In November 1871 he discharged all except Mcintyre
and smith. subsequently. he employed T. r. Mhhgah'
OF Kingston as an insurance expert, az 5000 month
He (NewcOinb) Ia not related To Judge Meetbrook
lilo VISA Intimately acquainted witl Juuge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
TAKLNG STEPS TO SECURE BACK PAY.

Ex-Secretary of the Navy Thompson issued cir.
cular order 80 ,be commandments OF The navy yir1s
Oh March III 1873, directing that notice should DC
given to employees at tic yards that the time re,
CURED for a days work would thereafter be IRON
A. H. 10 D. H. during one half OF The year nom
March u to September u, and from TAO a. H. 10
1870 p. m. during the other halt OF the year an
hours recess being allowed IN each day. lhs prac-
ucaily required ten hours per day dpflhs
half the yer, and eight hours Lack
ing ten minutes during the othG hAin
/ TotectiVe unions have been formed IN elgnt navy
wards and one arsenal. In November. 1871. q pen-
eral Executives Committee was formed from these
UNIONS each sending ono member theIe'o' IL,
committee tried 10 let Congress 10 act on 80
grievance, but failed. deiegatlon was sent t W
Washington about TWO weeks ago, but "ltuou. -
sniff The Worknen are now preparing 10 pivoIp. a
tesi case through their counsel, OeheiaI - = ~ ~.
er before the United States court o, Ciahn' -
month General Butler Is conhueEt ~la' 'A0 o"
pay can he legally cOllecVet. III s. .bo prooL
lyn Navy Yard, SAID TO a Tribune rvp"llsi S.,
DAY that the matter did not concern inS ,
was between the wOrklnen ana the oVNoiu ' .,
lie tboupbL the wOrkmen were trying 10 90. t'l
hnurst WAGES for eight hours work. Every tuvt
months IN accordance with The law, u Voh'l1',
the wards officers sit outside employers, ' -
what wages are being paid Tor the uDleient A ~ -
work ,lolr in the yard, aud me wages va ~
Cnvernmeut employees are regulated aeSoIu4hs'R,
a., officers say ttuat n the oihip" -
The ward were paid as much Tor elSht NOUS "ii,,J
outside men get Tor uIue or ten houis NoIA, ~ ,s
ma, tha Government - get ts wOIh dOhe az "a a.
4, T.. that IN the BfOChlAh Stiu tiA~
claims will amount to over TOOO,ooO thu ~ - -.
III TO i've OF six million dollars HE woiAhleh
are quite confident oI receiving qui,V rbnt div
,oes hack nav tor each day ct ten hours ,'la' Wy
LaN Nyorked aud also OF having the elBh. noui
feui r.stored, with regular wages lheIvioti Iay
say tue law Is explicit rs 10 the lehgln vi 'uo 10
~ the determination OF wages. tes'Vi""g ~
men began very reluctantly 10 WIN ~"
gluA The uDAI SlA uiOnlAn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23

,uc,ae that car he seened. and il is Impossible ior
me 10 think that he took his Own me- nacr.
.oSer h, nrcpare the body for burial lie saiu th1t
an inouest w0uld not he held until next weet' ~
was stated by the trieI6s OF the dead man bere
fnneral would take place in Philadeipma Wiz Viz
his body would be buried by request OF MS W. W.
The family vault is the shore OF the huuSoN
River near Albany.
Mr. VAN RyNssELAER's HISTORY AND AN ifOiphNi 10
Pbihp s. Ven Rensselaer, was born III this city ana
wac named after his father. who was soh u
stepben Van Rensselaer, the fifth PATRON OF Al
bany Both his parents died several years ago. Ills
only near relative was his brother James About
Zen wears ago he was married to Miss Biddle, OF
philadelphia In the winter they usually lived III
this CITY. He was member of the Union Club ana
of the Turf Club. He man of fine appearance
nearly SIX feet in height and built like an athie'c
He visited the Union Club on Tuesday. and was ID
the rooms of the Turf Club after his return IRON
the theatre that night He seemed IL his uSua eoou
THE Van Rensselaer, family is decended from
Hendrick Walters Van Rensselaer, who nN"d IN
Holland about 500 years agE kliaen Van henSSe
laer the first PATRON of Albany, was dlamond
merchant in Amsterdam and IN 1877 oblalhed
from the Dutch West India Company the ttle TO
an immense tract of land little west OF Albany; on
the west bank of the Hudson. Here the van
Rensselaer, manor house was built and stll StanuS.
Killaen afterward bought 100000 acres OF rich
land on the east bank OF the river. hlllaeh
was succeeded in his title of PATRON by his son,
Johannes who in turn, was followed by younger
brother of klllaen JeTemlas van Rensselaer, me
next PATRON that the family records give an ac-
count of stephen l. Van Rensselaer, the grand
father of Philip 5. Van Rensselaer,, who was Dom
in this city in 1854. He was a large land-o"heI;
was energetic in public affairs and was member oil
the State Senate and Congress for many years. ne
married daughter OF General Philip Schuyler ana
had nine children, two of whom, Mrs. Crnger ana
Mrs Turnbul are st II living. Very httle, com
paratiyey Of the large landed possessions OF hlla
ants. The "manor property" of "Stephcn,
the Elder Patroon," was divided between
his two sons. William and stephen whose
exactions produced the famous rent notS,
while the property in this city was dl-
vided among the other sons. Philip Schuyler van
Rensselaer, The father of the victim OF the tragedy OF
TUESDAY night. obtained mining property ii the
West Ee died about eleven years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
OLIVER HOLDEN.

Oliver Holden, who was for many years a
merchant Ia this city died at his home, No lO4 East
seyent th-st, Tuesday. He WAS The son OF Ohver
Holden prosperous captain and was horn IN ProVl
Gence K. L. February %. 1896. In the War OF 1872 Mr.
Holden was member of the militia Of POughkeepsie to
which town his father had moved III 1900 lie vas aiier
ward senior captain in Il, lO61h Regiment or " Ola
Governors Guard" which TOOK part iii the reception to
LAFAYETTE on his second visit this country MI Holden
wac trained for mercantile pursuits, al III sIG became
one Of the firm of Marsten Holden dealers IN indigo
and dye Gods 10 this city The firm afterwaId under.
took Wholesale drug business under the pane OF
Holden Holly, which subsequently carried on by
Mr.. Holden alone. Mr. Holden Was a Custom House CHI
ploye during the late For fifteen years he has not
been il active business lie leaves several sons ind
dauglllrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
REJOICING IN NEU-JERSEY.

The citizens of Jersey City were greatly
oveoyed yesterday by the announcement that Governor
Ludlow had vetoed Senate bill No. l67, and IT
sunset salute OF twenty-five guns was fired
by Ehlers Batteryn honor OF ths event In
the evening a large msssmecting presided over by
Carrot F. Van Reypcn, presient OF the Board
OF Aldermen, was held In the Automatic
Chamber In the City Hall. RESOLUTIONS
thanking the Governor for his action and directing
that the hags 10 displayed the pdblc build
ing ia the city for three days, were adopted Inc
Police Commissioners passed a resolution OF THANKS
To Governor Ludlow. assmeetns or the Taxpayers
Of Hoboken will be held In that city Saturday ngg'
purpose Of expressing ther approval OF the Gov
ernoPs action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
INDIAN RATyONS REDUCED.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The Indian agent
at the Cbey and Arrapa;oe Agency in the IDdian
Territory teegraphs 10 the Commissioner OF Indian Al
fairs from Fort Reno that the reduction Of ratiOns by
pDethird which ordered By the Indian Bureau can
pot b. made al this time without causing suffering to the
Indians and probst outbreak Tho agent says the
Indians refuse 10 submit To enrolment for beef TatOns
the proposed bas.s.
tnust e oleyed as Congress failed 10 make tho
Cessary appropriation for fail ratOnA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
JURISDICTION IN INSURANCE SUITS.

CINCINNATI March 22.-Judge Force, of the
Superior Court. to-day rendered decision touching
jurisdiction in suits against foreign insurance compa-
mes. The cases before the Court were suits OF the
Mohr x MOhr Dstilling Company OF Lafayette, lnd.,
against the Ncv-Hampshire Insurance Company, the
Pcoplcs Of Newark aud the Union, of Philadelphia, to
recover ON policies distilcTy burned at Lafayette
The defendant plea asdins Jurisdiction was OVerrued
the Court holding tLata suit may be brought In any
state where tho Insurance companies do business re-
gardless Of the place where the policy was Issued or the
property situated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
CONVENTIONS IN RHODE BLAND.

Providence, March 22.-The Democratic
State Convention here to-day, threefourths Of the
towns being represented. The following nominations
were made Horace A. Kmball. Of Providence, for Gov
erDor; j. g. Perry, OF South Kingston Licutcnaut-GOy
ernor JOna nan NJ Wheeler Of C@nson, Secretary OF
state Francis L. ORiclly, Attorney General Arnold L.
Buadick, OF Sew {, General Treasurer.
The Grceuback STATE Convention, comprising abou,
twenty delegate. here today The matt Of noun
nations referred tO the state Central Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
ROBERT MACDONALD.

Robert Macdonald, a veteran OF the war OF
the Rebellion, aud member of Rankin Post No 10,
Grana Army Of the Republic died at his home, No 557
Unon-st Brooklyn, yesterday morning, after short ILL
ness He was corporal III the 1901 New-lork Nolun-
teers and in Tie battles OF Williamsburg Cold Har
Dor the wilderness, Petersburg, Swift Creek, Drnrys
Bluff ChickahomDy swamp, Charles CITY, Far Oaks and
Richmond and al the suJIcuIeT of Lee. He will lie
buried Friday afternoon with military hOnOrs by
ast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23

WestDrook long before tho latter became Judge. Mr.
Mligan was 40 relative of Judge Westbrook when no
appointed bin. Judge Westbrooks married Mill.
Rans daughter In 1879. He bad with
either JudRe Donohue or judge Westbrook about his
selection ~ receiver He has declared total dividend
OF IS per cent to American pOcy-hOlders and Of ~
per cent 70 Canadian policy holders.
The committee adjourned 10 meet a. Mr. Segeomb's
Office here tomorrow evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23

In the senate Mr. Boyd offered resolution, which was
laid over until tomorrow, providing that committee O
senator, be appointed b. the President OF the Senate
whose duty il sinai be to investigate the whole system or
making corners" and dealing ~ futures with refer
euce to its effect upon commerce and It's influence on The
puLo welfare the committee 10 cit after ths ADJOURN
ent ~ the present session, and 10 report at the next
SESSION of the Legislature.
Mr. Brooks In the Assembly offered concurrent reso
luton that the Legislature meet in joint eessOu on March
90 t noon for purpose OF ciectng eSent oI The
University in pace Of Robert s. Hale, deceased
AdODtpd,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23

DISTINGUISHED AMATEURs.-THE PAINTER.
Royal AcaucnIcan tpOhJry, as becomes hCnOrtd
guss ALL this IS Tar aud away The best Of your
works Major bgby and tAat r. saying great deal -
Dis iHgui,hed Amateur: Oh--a-Well this j. not by
us by poor young lad know. who's apprenticel 10
ny boo maker But since you think highly O ais first
attempt heu better give up his trade and In for art
~ a pTOfcssuu-ch &" Royal AcadrmicAn " Oh--a.-
um-eh Ihat alters the you know. ON the whole
should strongly recommend your young friend to stick
10 bOOunnkng Distinguished amateur guslcd
10 nave lett unsald-I -lfuneA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
OBITUARY NOTES.

HARTFORD Conn.,, March 22.-Samuel Wood
run a manufacturer Of the city, died last night lie
was formerly the head Of the 1rrn OF Woodruff end
Beach, which made many engines for United States
ships during the war.
BALTIMORE, Md, March 22.-The Rev. Charles P.
Bahan minister OF Woodstock College, Maryland died
yestor day afternoon from apoplezy He was born i'll
Louisiana and was educated Georgetown %. c. Col
iege. He mad been a minister twenty light years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
AEFW BRIDGE NOT EXP

ANEW BRIDGE NOT EXPEDIENT.
PHILADELPHIA, March Z2.-Colouei Ludlow, OF
the kn gineer Corps recently asked oI an eL
,rcscf sf iudgaent of M9ritime Ercnange D. the
ktnty Of bT dee acToss the Delaware RIVER between Cam
Philadelphia. The L1change passed. resolution
today sLalin9 tuAfIh s inAKuedIeGt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23
MR.. EChERTS ELECTION.

Thomas r. Eokert, vice-presdent OF INC Messo,"
Inion telegraph Company, has been elected eo,i ~.
dent of the American District leick Ia aPph L.
Wr brake VINO las recently occupied the plAe
haen made general InanAgrl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-23

aton with him in regard his being an officer OF the
Government -, - - -
The committee then adjourned until tomorrow morn
lnv
The daily gazette., 1882-01-17
DEGIsTER's ORDER.
REaIsrnR's oFFIoR.

New Castle Co.. December 2J, 1881.
Upon the application OF Joseph N. Har.
man, Adminlstrator Of Hanson Harman,
late OF w ilmington HID, In said cOuAty,
deceased, 1t iB ordered and directed by
the Register that the Adminlstrator,a ,af0re-
said give notice Of the granting OF Letters
OF Administration upon the estate of the
deceased, with the date Of granting there
of by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date oI such
ietters. In ak of the most public places OF
the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the es-
late 10 present the same or abide by an
act OF Assembly In such case made and
pre vided. And also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period In the
WILMINGTON GAZETTE, anewspaper pub.
ished in Wilmington, and TO be continued
therein three weeks, Q. o. d.
-, Given under the hand and seal
IL, 8. OF ONCE OF the Register aforesaid
t-@-) at Wilmington, In New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and year above
written. q. @. BIGGS, Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against tht
satate OF the deceased must present the
same duly attested TO the Administrator.
on or before Dec. I'd. 1882, or abide
the act OF Assembly In sucn case made
JOSEPH N. HARNAN,
Administrator,
sas2-sweod.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-17
TmE nARrYn or TREmonT.
N..g York san.


Wicknd people every where
Dry aloud and do not spare:
They harshly abuse me,
DespitefuTiy use me,
And oh and oh
They do despise me 30
Men who worked through thick and
thin,
striving hard TO push me In.
No longer defend me,
Bat tear me and rend me;
And oh and obi
My friend becomes my foe
Once they loved the name of Hayes,
once they Dlasiered u with praise;
They came 10 me fiocking.
Their supple knees crooking;
But oh but oh
Their faces all were dough
Let the public tnrn its wrath
'0ainst the men who cleared my path;
The men smart and sordid
Whom we'll rewarded.
And oh end OH
They stuck 70 me. you know
was but the party's 'fence,"
Mine no danger OF expense;
The party stood by me,
Its best men were nigh me,
Till oh till oil
At last had 10 20
Let me count my cash In peace.
Watching while my gains iE crease
Ifthis you will leave me,
No mere words shall grieve nae;
For oh for oh
love my money sol
n Hua
The daily gazette., 1882-01-17

Prince Bismark Is writing his
memoirs with the aid Of his TIVE sons
The ChnncallOr himself will deal
With hIa anibassadorlal experiences
In Paris and 81, Petersburg, the
Austrian and French wars. and the
copfflct between theGovernment and
the Prusslan Diet, leaving his elder
son TO depict his childhood andyouth
while Count William will narrate
Prince Bismarck's "reminiscences oi
diplomatic celebrities.
Senator. Fair lives in Charles
Summers old quarters at Washing
ton. He Is the richeat man In Con .
gress, and perhaps therichest officsN
holder in the world. His leisure is
devoted to the study Of finance.
Benjamin Hale Austin, member
of the bar OF Buffalo, who was
driven BY failing health several years
ago to 20 the Sandwich Islads, has
been appointed Second Associate
Justice on the bench in that king
dom.
The late Senator Wagner held o
pelicy for $50, 900 in an accident in
surance company. Young Mr.. Park
Valentine, who with his bride was
killed ON the same train, had q
policy for "a 900 in the same COM
pany.
John Mccullough 10 In Boston, where
be has had splendid reception. Next
week be appears In Brooklyn.
John 8. Clark divides the present
between Norfolk aud Richmond. He
will appear In New York on the 23d.
Rich chenille fringes, mixed with tint
ed beads OF every description, are In lthe
height Of four for dless trimmings.
It is only ten years since that in
France the science Of geography came
10 be considered Of much moment.
Some Of the latest gloves Of Danish
kid are decorated with tiny butter llies
made OF gold or silver tlnsel and che
nile In raised work.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-17
lR. ToDD's FAMILY MEDICINES.

No. 8, for Dyspepsia and Constipation !;
No. 10, for Diarfhma ,Dysentery and Ohol-
era Infantum No. Is, for BFiRht's Dis
ease and other Diseases OF the Kidneys |;
Ne. 10 for Coughs and Colds No. 70, for
Coughs, Bronchitis and Lung Difiicultiea;
No. 30, for Asthma, Group and Whooping
Cough Nos. IS and 20, for Catarrh No.
Is, for Hoarseness and Sore Throat Nos.
50 and s., Diseases Of the Blood and Skin;
Eoa. 90 ana IS. Chronio Inflammation OF
the BQYels, Stomach. Kidneys, Bladder,
womb, etc. Nos: 70 and 20, Neuralgia.
Rheumatism and Gout; No. 80, for
Worms No. IS, Functional Disease OF the
Heart No, 90, for Nervous Weakness I;
No. e6, Diseases OF the Ears No. 100, Pre-
ventive OF Smallpox, Specific Nos. 1876
AID ITO, Fever, Ague. all low types of Fe-
yer, Malarial Diseases generally No. lis,
to regulate the Menstf ual Discharge,
Amenorrh1a, Dysmenorrhosa, etc.; No,
~. Inoontinence OF Urine In Children |;
Ne. l2o, Diseases Of the Urinary Organs !
Impotence, eto.
These Medicines are especially prepared
and can be relied upon 10 cure the Dis
eases for which they arc recommended.
Price 50 cents and 81 per bpttle, For sale
~ druggists and the Proprietor, DR..
James Todd, room No. l, Almond Build
Ing, b. W. cor. Sth and Market streets
entrance on Eighth street. Wilmington,
Delaware.
Persons suffering from any chronic dis
cases will de we'll 10 consult DR., Todd.
IreaLmeLt, including medicines, 81.
Omco hours: Tuesdays and Fridays from
9. m. 70 s p. M, and from TO y o. m.
All other days except Sunday.