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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
W4sHIyGToN's LETTERS AT AUCTION

The sale of Part III. of the library of the late
Joseph j. Cooke, of Providence, at Clinton Hail. was
closed last evening Fifty-four autograph letters OF
Washington directed General Joseph Reed, OF Penn
syyana recounng the and reverses OF the Con
tinenta troops Amods and Lees detection ana
including the whole of the celebrated Cambridge letters
written between October 80, 1875, and April 10,
I776, in which Washington recounted every
occurrence Of interest which happened in his command
during that period were sold. The letters were written
on fooscap paper and they were spread over 2oo pages
of an imperial quarto volume elegantly bound in green
Levant morocco with gilt edges, by F. Bediordof London
The volume contained inserted unettered lhdian
proof Of the full length portrait OF Washington
as painted by Stuart The collection remained with the
Reed family for nearly century. the late william b.
Reed In consequence of some embarrassment In his az
fairs in the civ war; sending II 10 New York to ne sold
An effort 10 secure for public institution failed ana
passed into the hands of william MenzeS, nj the SAFE on
whose library in 1876 II was purchased by the late MY
Cooke for S2,250. -, 49,. IL.
ton How precious these letters, and now fortunate
that the absence of Mr. Reed from camp should nave pro
cured for us such confidential outpourings OF Wahng
toms heart at this time OF his great trial" n,
The volume was bought by John X Bartlett, or PrOVl
dence r. L. for 80 900 The entire receipts from the SAFE
Of Part III. about S32OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
DEATH OF GEORGE r. MLNOE.

George r. MinOt, senior member OF the hrm
NJ Mnot Hooper & Co. commission merchants Of Boston,
diad nj hs home near that city on December 4. The
Boston Advertiser published the following obituary;
George r. Minot. one Of the most respected OF our
merchants, whose sudden death has been announced
WAS born in the town OF Boston in 1913. He was edu-
Gated in the English High School, then now the best
proctica school in the city Thence he entered as
an apprentice in the mercantile firm OF Chandler
Howard In those days apprenticeship meant faithful
continuous self-sacrcing labor. His apprenticeship
over made several voyages TO Calcutta, lately as
supercargo These solitary voyages, and the respons
biity they involved, developed his sefreliance, and
demonstrated his fidelity to duty In 1889 nc formed the
well-known partnership of Mnot Hooper, which has
visited for foryfonr years. his partner, Mr. Nathaniel
Hooper surviving him The firm were East India mer-
chants and continued that business long as It was
the characteristic trade OF Boston In 1897 their eNpe
rience capacity and pecary responsibility led TO their
aupontmcnt as selling agents for several large manu-
FEATURING cOrpOratiOns in which position they nave con-
tinued until now having meanwhile added several nc"
Mr. Wnot was the ideal OF a Boston merchant. His
probity was tower OF strength to himself and 10 All VINO
dealt with him. Commercial honor so large an element
Of what is best in cqmmsrca % s t PotS bn as
above and beyond temptation. What was right anu
honest was the very law being His judgment was
sound and sentative lie had taste for speculation
and was too conscientious 10 use his credit 10 any na
Of meeting his responsibilities Though averse TO pDG
Office he did his duty the public wise and iathI
director various institutions that are lolah 10 lr
welfare of the community. In private life Mr. Mlnot
oh raccr was of singular charm He wam-hcarted
and aifcctonae, most faithful III MS lithsIs, ~
ing in liberal hospitality ana 1nweGo II, ensant task
which his cheerfulness and humOr made easy 10 mn
good mans life Feeling faint he left his breakfast table
10 breathe fresh air on the piazza OF MS mouse ~
Forest Hills Almost immediat ely he became uncon-
nns and then passed painlessy away his last look be-
in his beloved pine trees when Tor ioty years '
sheltered happy home rs II was ever the khu l"o
n nod IN n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
AyE1ETArED nREMlvSANKLE CRUSHED

Eugene Benson, age twenty-siX, fireman on
a tram of the Third Avenue Elevated Railroad was taken
to the Presbyterian Hospital yesterday suffering from
compound fracture OF the bones OF the ankle Joint He
was CONSCIOUS at that time aud remained throughout
the day. the shock he suffered 80 great that the
physicians refused to allow any except his wife 10
speak 10 him. His explanation Of the accident 10 her was
about as follows When his train arrived at the loot OF
the grade Seventy iourhs, IT found that the
way was oDstucted by another train, which was stalled
by the slippery condition Of the track Benson went to the
front OF engine couple the two trains ~ to push
the forward al cad BcnsOn- impression was that
the engineer Of his train backed little, supposng that
the coupling done, and then went forward catching
the fireman unaWarcs But appears that while the two
trains were standing in the position indicated by Benson
third train rushed up without waiting for the signal re-
CURED and came IA collision with the rear OF the second
train IL was this collision which forced the second train
forward aud caused the accident 10 Benson. JACOB MIL
Ter the engineer the third train suspended FOR
violating the rules His defence the condition OF the
track which rendered II difficult 10 stop his train al the
point required by the rules. The collision damaged
slightly the rear OF the second train ana the engine OIL
the third train Benson's home Il 81 No lG0G Second
ave. The accident happened about a. IN. ana the DOWN
town trains were blocked for nearly hall au hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
SUCCESS OF THE LOAN EXHIBITION

The Loan Exhibition for the benefit OF the
Barhod Pedestal Fund has met with gratifying success
during the first week The attendance has averaged over
900 per day. aud large yesterday, in spite OF the
bad weather. as on any preceding day. The catalogue,
which is large square volume with handsome cuts OF
some of the exhibits has sold remarkably well for the
price asked, 81 each About 1900 copies nave beeh
taken The advertising In IT, amounting 10 about $1,000
also goes to swell the Pedestal Fund. second edition
will probably be necessary, and IL also VIII
be source OF profit. Owing TO delay 10
the Custom House, part Of the collection OF
Edward Josephs will not exhibition until tomorrow
II embraces pOrceains In addition 70 the MN
iatllres aud clocks exhibition standing 0fcr OF
500 has received for the autograph PORTFOLIO
hoped that IL will bring $1,000. +. Hopknsnn smith
also expect TO get $500 for his charcoal drawing OF the
statue and surroundings During the next three weeks
IL IL purposed TO have promenade con 'erts on Two
evenings week, probably Wednesdays and SATURDAYS
Mr. Gilmore has offered his band Or weekly perform
ancp A number OF musicians from various orchestras
have volunteered II f. thought that good many PACK
ages Of twelve tickets at 50 par package will be sold To
business houses Tor distribution among their clerks aud
other people who might not feel able to pay ihe %ms
sion fee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
CLOSING PRICES OF PHILA DELPHIA STOCKS.
Rsnarted bu LoHN II. DAVE q Co. II WaLl-s.
SATURDAY. Dec. s--P. ".

SATURDAY Dec. s-P. w.
To-day's stock market was one of small PrDpor-
tions. The transactions amounted only TO 1872 $50
shares but prices are almost universally higher
than at last evenings close. The opening was
quiet and steady, but there quickly fol-
lowed a sharp upward movement, and by
IL o'clock an advance ranging from Z to l per
cent and exceptionally of per cent for Oregon and
TranscOntinental, had been established. After
that there followed dulness and weakening figures
until prices generally back to those at wnlch
the days business began. Oregon and Transconti-
mental stock the leader, with transac-
tions in $4,000 shares, and the whole
market followed in its wake. Central OF New
Jersey was exceptional in not selling above yeser-
days figures and in closing with q loss of Z per
cent. After 230 o'clock another upward move
ment was started and Oregon and TranscOutinon-
tai again sold up TO Al Ut closed at 434), but there
were few stocks that reached the figures made in
the early movement, and fewer still thatat the end
held the best figures of the last advance The mar
ket however, closed strong, although dull.
Government bonds ruled strong with small
business the bids for the 3s and is were advanced
ls per cent. Annexed are the closing gu otations:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
YOUNG W0MEY TAKING THE VEIL.

At the convent of the Sisters of the Third
Order Of ST. Dominic, in Sixty thrdst between Second
and Third ayes, three young received the veil
yesterday afternoon, after taking OF obedience and
renOuncing their life in the world The ceremonies
conducted in the Chapel of the Holy Rosary in the
OF the convent where the OF the did not pen
citrate The nOvices all young women attired in
black and wearing white wells their heads They
were accompanied by Sisters Of the order in full white
vestments and black wells. After taking the they
were conducted from the chapel and brought
back In few minutes attred In white. The
novices were Miss Bridget Kennedy, who will be known
as Sister Mary Peter Miss ROsanna Cusick, Sister
Mary Clare and Miss Annie Phelan Sister Mary AntO-
nius Miss Annie Riordan known Sister Mary Catba-
rue, made final profession Of poverty chastity and obed
ence and received the black veil The services
due by the Rev A. Garrison. Tho instructions
read by the Rev. j. K Meagher and the sacrament
administered by the Rev. Thomas De Fna, assisted by
the Rev. j. Devereux.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
TIE RESERrArI0N or NIAGIRL

The Niagara Reservation Commission met
yesterday at No. pa Broadway, Commissioners p'fs-
hcimcr, Green, Anderson and Eobb being present The
maps Of lands included in the reservation, prepared by
Thomas Eyershcd, accepted and signed by the
board and q resolution passed rendering vote of
thanks State Engineer sIs Seymour and MI Eycrshcd
for the In which the said maps were drawil II
was that the maps De placed file ~ the Office of
the Secretary of state and in that OF the Comfy Clerk at
Niagara resolution adopted 10 the effect that tue
Commission intends to apply to the supreme Court for
the appointment Of three frcehoder, residents Of the
state Of NcwYork TO act commissioner, Of appralsc
cn ascertain the compensation 10 be paid to the per
having Interest In the property sought 10 be &C
CURED and Mcs.rs Allan, Moylu- ~ Wilcox, The counsel
for the Commission, were Instructed To prepare The r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
MOURNING GOODS IN VARIETY.

The Jackson Company, ONO. TT Broadway,
displaying large quantity Of fine silkwarped wool
goods Clshmercs with silk warp fortysix inches wide
are 81 % yard, while Merose cloths which little
heavier in weight, sold from 81 80 TO 81 yard Silk
and wool eopJ peculiarly SOFT handsome cloth In silk
and WOOL Is made with ustTOus surface and Is suitable
for ladies I'm second mourning. ThS cloth, which Is dis
tin shed by fine anure rsh, y nifty inches wide and
is -Old at 81 yard Beatrice, soft goods Of pure wool
with canel's hair finish is sold at II yard In double
width material. number Of remnants OF black silk at
nearly Onrhaf the ordinary price, offered by this
house at prices ranging from 80 cents to - yard
Mourning dresses and black wraps for ladies with a
variety OF tasteful mourning bOunets shown on the
second floor Black coats and dresses for children
gDc OF this house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
WARRAHTS FOR ARREST SUSTAINED.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.-Judge Finletter to-
day sustained the warrants OF arrest against william @.
Barrett and Edward j. Catte brokers, accused OF
bezzement by Augustus Boyd and ordered that each Of
the defendants furnish security In $4,000 TO at
court Mr. Boyd purchased at various times, through
the firm Of which the defendants members Reading
Railroad scrip the amount OF $2340o0, which he left
In the custody of the firm with the as the
plaintiff alleges that 1t not TO be solo, but 70 be
kept until called In by the railroad company The de-
PENDANTS claimed that the scrip bought TO be sold
again. and the differences only to be settled between
them and Boyd.
The scrip was hypohecated by the firm, and the money
obtained therefrom lost in speculation The Defendants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
RIcH DISPLAYS OF FURNITURE.

A fine assortment of handsome furniture is
displayed by DE GRAFT Taylor at their zhowrooms
No. AZ West Fourtcenth-st. sideboards are shown In
massive oak mahogany, elaboratcly carved and
mounted with brass in Colonial style low table with
separate legs In English fashion. with a standard I'm
complete the dinngrOOm set ParOr, furnished
with many odd pieces A handsomely carved mahogany
chair, chair and sraRht-backcd, square armed
Chippcndlc chairs selected and low diyans and
Turkish chairs upholstered in Oriental complete the
furniture Shakespeare tables, with twist legs and
mOuntings Of brass Colonial tables quantity carved
with legs terminating In claws, used for ccntrcabcs
number Of handsome hanging cabinets, I'm ebony or
mahogany, displayed and among odd pieces OF fur
ture f0eTcs Of carved cherry, stained In stimulation
OF rare COcObOa wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
WILL THE Alaska BE SCEDS

A committee of pilots yesterday waited upon
Assistant United States DstrcAttoney Foster TO learn
what could be done toward prosecuting the captain OF the
Alaska for running down potboat No $. General Foster
Informed them that under his construction OF the law
upon the known facts United had urisdc
ton the matter crminaly and he thought that the
only remedy they mad by a suit for damages. AT
the Pilot Commissioners Office, Pilot George F. Mctcalf
said that Captain Murray says that the Alaska struck
the pilOboat the quarter hut he lid not believe 1t
because n this there would have been more or
less wrccage floating around and the absence OF wreck
age was strong proof that the piiotDoa cut in two
amidshps The subscription for the Families Of lost men
nmouut, to = COG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09

OF bcre with, the little fellow makes its way INTO
stone and then imprsOns itself for fe tangon shell
growing and enlargng its little cavern with It's grown
larges his chamber puzzle to scientists When grown
It Is about four inches n length byalve, and IN Ion
resembles pear the small end toward the opening III ING
rock through which 1t thrss its tube or sphon to draw
in and eject water in which it finds its nourishment In
Its prison home IL keeps up continual rocking otoi
by which enlarges the in which to grow Inc oy
ser s found by discovering the little holes IN the rocK @
breaking IL open with pick hammer Tney are ounu
all along the Pacific coast from Cape Flatery to cape 81
Lucas and are plentiful along the coast OF san LUIS Un
pO. Az an edible they considered the best OF tne
Glass; and knowing their locality and with means
and industry to quarry them out supply himself WIN
q feast. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
R0BBERY TRACED BY GOLD COIN

WATERBURY, Conn, Dec. S.-Bcnjamin
Brown colored waiter who arrested at Ansonia
Wednesday for "A robbery nt the Edrdge mansion at
Norfolk Conn., last summer. viii have a hearing Mon
day at Norfolk The robbery OF diamonds worth
s. 900 and 300 In gold coin. Hannah st. John, with
whom Brown lived lately passed $50 piece when
questioned about it, she said II keepsake given her
by her brother years The date OF the coin was
shown To be 1881 When thus detected she said Brown
10 her e confessed O the possession OF the coin
but denied the robbery. lie arrested before but was
released for lack OF evidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
ACCIDENT TO Az ARMY OFFICER.

Prov DENCE, r. l., Dec. S.-Lieutenant
Leveret H. Walker Of the 4th United States
Artillery at Fort Adams, fell 80 feet from the
window Of building in Newport, last night
dislocatng his hip and shoulder Walker had a
the fourth floor, which, when he forgot his key
he entered by climbing around the cOnice from a hall
window and opening his own window. Last night he
stepped out OF the history window mIstakng IL for
the oor above II Is believed he is not internally in
furad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
ROCK OYSTERS OF CALIFORNIA.
Iron IN, San ma Obispo (Cal.l Tribune

Prom me San LUIS OblsDo (Cal.l Tribune
On the coast of San Luis Obisp0 are found
great ofthe rock oyster although the Rev. r. W.
Summers local scientist, says II is not oyster ut
ALL but such Is Its common name. We will say then that
the ParaphOlas Cafoncus invites the curious TO study
is habitat and the epicure TO feast upon Its juicy body
when they find It. When the tide Is low, the Inolusk
may be found almost anywhere where the rocks project
into the but II requires knowledge OF is peeu
lar characteristics 10 know whore TO look The parapho
las when spat swims the until Ii strikes rock
when IL and locates that spot for its home APP
pareny without she hard substance to bite, scratch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
NEW- YORK BUSINESS MEN EMBARRASSED.

John Rowland 81 Sons, jObbers Of hats, at No.
As Mercerst, made assignment yesterday to George
w. Farnam. Their liabilities about $50, 900, and
they prefer Mary Rowland for $4,000; Rudolph Eicke-
meyer, 81 900, and Robert Elem $4,000 The firm has
been In business since 1875.
The schedules OF NJ Henlen a. Co.. jobbers of hosiery,
OF No. 1s9 Church-st, show liabilities sos, $50 81
nominal assets 1922 1888 % actual assets 2s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
SENATOR ANTHONY GOES TO WASHLNGroM

Senator Anthony left the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel yesterday morning shortly after o'clock. He
accompanied by his nephew, Captain Bartlett and his
niece, Miss Potter The venerable Senator moved with
difficulty and showed clearly the effects OF his recent
severe attack OF Illness. He assisted into carriage
and driven the ferry from which he crossed TO Jersey
City. He took the 10 O'Clock express for Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09

trousactions were stock gambling and illegal that the
had right to appropriate the money 70 tner own ep
that he usaces aud the practices Of brokers warranted
"A they did,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
TIE PETROLErM MARKEE

NEW YORK. Dec. g
The petroleum market closed last night at
81 1888 It closed to-day at gain Of cent The bull
lsh expectations OF traders realized 10 the extent
OF an advance TO 81 17as. But in the last half hour
there yielding in prices which resulted III the sur
render of y cent of the days gain Tho market closed
steady however and with traders still inclined TO look
for better figures.
The range or prices ana the total dealings were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09

versaist is fond of developing the postulae that nc
and man are stronger and nOber at the heart than inc
head and is habtualy courteous and eonsdelate LII 'no
analvsis of hostile theories and doctrines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09

Elsewhere the ccarances were: Oil City, 1O,6f6OOO;
Bradford, S.6l4, 900 Ptsburg, lO,7j6,OO0 barrels.
There advance OF i cent per gallon In the price
OF refined to-day TO d9lsc in New-HOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
GOVERNMENTS.

Total sales OF the day 10
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
Goals for Newcastle.

PirrsBuRa, Pa, May 2.-The miners
Secretary, Flannery states that he has
offered ON behalf Of The miners to arbi-
trste the fispute under the provisions
of ;heWallace Arbitration Act signed by
the Gov'raera few days ego. Operators
declinr TO say tonight whether they
will ace,.pi he proposition Nearly all
the mills N the city are out Of coal and
many will have to shut down for day
or two until arrangements are made to
Obtain supply by river.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
Greenland to be Explored.

COPENHAGEN, May 3d.-The Danish
Arctic expedition has started for Green.
land for the purpose Of exploring that
country,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
No Formal Reply to be Made.

WAsHrScToS, May 2'-Secretary Tel
Ter informed the representatives. Of the
Associated Press this evening that he
does not intend to make any formal re-
ply to Senator Hills letter, and adds
that although he found it was full Of or
rors and misrepresentation, he does not
purpose taking any public notice of any
portion Of it that il local and not per-
sonal in its character.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
Corkhill ON / insanity.
The Proceedings at Philadelphia
Endorsed.

New YoRK, May 2.--Cardinal Mo-
CIoskey to-day received Alexander Sui.
Ivan. President Of the Irish National
Irsoue Of America. There were also
pressnt Archbishop Corrigan, Very Rev.
erend J. T. Hecker. Father Farrelly and
8. A. Hardy, Of Philadelphia, OF the
Cafkol;e Quarterly keview. The Car.
dinaI warmly endorsed the proossdinss
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04

Both steamships call at Port Hartford lSsb
Luis Obispo) and Santa Barbara.
PASSENGERS for San Diego take the train that
leaves Los Angeles' for San Pedro at 4:i5 ?. NJ.
Los Angeles time
fYPasscngers going north take the trail
for San Pedro that leaves Los Angeles ut io:i5
o'clock A. NJ, Los Angeles time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
DIR. K. D. WISE.

X. D. WISE. N. D., graduate Of the Jefferson
Ieticai College, Philadelphia, having returned
rom Europe, where he took special courses OF
Instruction In his profession in tho great hospit
lis Of London, Paris, Vienna ana Edinburg so
.cits ailcsses requiring surgical skill and expert
nee, and makes, a. heretofore, A SPECIALITY
IF DISEASES OF WOMEN. No charge made
or first consultations unless followed by treat
nent. Ofdce in PHILLIPS BLOCK, MAIN ST.,
.os Angeles, Cal. oftice hours from to 10 A. NJ
md 3 to 8 Pm. flo-3m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
Rates Of Pare from Los Angeles:

fBPians Of Steamers Cabins at Agents odice.
where berths may be secured
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
struek by I.ixhtni

QUINCY, ILL.,, May IA large four.
story building, occupied bv the Western
Union Telegraph Company and Tsle-
phone Exchange was struck by light
ming at an early hour this morning. The
upper story and roof were badly burned,
but the damage will not exceed five
thousand dollars. The cables contain
ing the telephone wires we're all burned
off and it will be two or three days be-
fore the damage is repaired.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
PHYSICIANS.
DR.. F. W. Conn,

Late Of Virginia City, Nevada, will practice his
procession at
Room No. Q, Wilcox block,
No. 10 Spring street. feb2-Sm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-04
DR.. O. F. aillingham,

Member Royal College Surgeons, England.
Member Royal College Physicians. Edinburg.
COMETS BUILDING, l27 MAIN STREET
declpu
The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-12-26

DEN TIST.
No, lOEs Fort Street (ucNt door above NJ, Dickson :
Photograph Galloryj
Satisfaction guaranteed in Prices and
Quality of Work.
Pure NitTaus Oxide Gas administered for painless
go extraction 70 teeth.