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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING UPTOWN.

REFUSING TO SELL HE HERALD FOR LESS THAN
3 CENTs-A VOTE OF THANRs TO THE TRIBUNE
About 100 newsdealeTs, representing the dis
trict from fourth-aye to the North River and from
Eighth to Fty-nnth.st., met at the news agency OF
Joseph j. GOode, SiIthave. and Thirty hfth-st last
evening TO take action their from
the recent reduction Of the price OF newspapers The
utmost harmony prevailed and the resolutions adopted
were passed unanimously NJ. s. Grnirg was chosen
chairman; Joseph Murphy, seeretaryJ and Robert
Grant treasurer Mr Gring stated that the object IF
the meeting was consider the safe Of The Herald and
TO act upon other questions relative to the welfare or the
deaJers He thought that The Herald should be sold by
dealers at cents daily, 50 cents monthly. AT this
point there were cries of No. mol 80 cents " The
question of the monthly rates could not be determined
however. Gring continued until the price OF the
Sunday edition known AS for the daily price, IL
would be better for the dealers to sell the paper AZ
cents for even II there falngoh OF hall ia the
sales 1t would DO profitable for the dealers than to
sell at cents Several dealers announced that they
had sold The Herald yesterday for centa
One dealer moved that Herg!dS for the transient
trade should be ordered for to-day Too late ~ another
exclaimed Let's have no Herdids at all !"
what snail We do tomorrow" then asked.
Sell The Herald for cents, dozen dealers replied
Mr. shies then moved that the dealers should sell no
more Herads for less than rents until otherwise de-
,ded on by organization and the motion was carried
with enthusiasm. The resolution was reduced 10 writing
and by unanimous vote members were called upon TO
afI their names 10 the agreement This was done by all
present before the meeting adjourned Committees OF
one were p pointed for Broadway and for each avenue
from Fourth to Eleventh ayes, inclusive TO visit the
Strands to-day and look out for violations OF tie agree
! ment c.,
A committee OF FIVE, with power to act I'm efectng
permanent Organization OF the dealers was apponted
and Instructed to draw mp state ment OF grievances
and pub ish II In all the daily papers The committee
consists of Robert Grant Daniel Sullivan. Joseph Muir
phy s. E. England and Alexander BUotat.
Ii was announced that the Manhattan News Company
wond sell The Herald for cents, the elevated roads,
and the announcement received with cheers. Mr..
Clarkin then said that II just and proper that
vote of thanks should be given the publisher OF THE
EIBUSE for the liberal discount allowed the dealers In
nassed unanimously t was then voted that tho dealers
should stamp the Herdlds sold by them threeicents"
a copy. Another meeting OF the newsdeaers VIII be
held tO-mOrrUw night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
FROST IN THE WES1.

KEoKUK, Iowa, Sept. 26.-There was light
frostas night, but damage of serious nature was
done to the crops.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Sept. 26-Frost prevailed through
this section last night Corn in low aces suffered
no damage most OF the crop is out Of danger from
frost.
CHICAGO. Sept GA dispatch to The Journal from
Lincoln Neb says: "a light frost fell here last night
IL was the first frost OF the season and 40
far rs can learned general through
out the state The damage TO corn is believed 10 be
light as tho crop Is pretty well matured."
MILWAUKEE, Sept ga dispatch from James,
VILE, Wis, saysi Rock County was visited
by severe frost last night and the vegetables aud Nj
standing grain were severely damaged"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
A WEDDING YESTERDAY.

A wedding occurred yesterday at p. m. at
Grace Church. Miss Mary Potter daughter OF Orlando
h. Potter being united to Walter Geer, OF Chicago.
About 1000 Invitations were issued. The ceremony
WAS performed by the Rev. Dr. Henry e..
Potter. The best man was Dantortn 0eer,
The brother OF the groom, OF HOOsck Falls. The
ushers were Frederick Potter, DIN w. Geer,
n |. Matz aud W. +. Gay. The bridesmaids were Miss
Martha Potter, MISS Blanche Potter and Miss Cora
Wiley. The bride wore heavy white satin, trimmed
with point lace the neck filled in with tue and fastened
with diamond brooch the gift OF the groom The veil
Wac Of point lace fastened the side with pin In the
shape Of clover-ea. set with diamonds. There was
quiet reception AZ the house. No. 20 Lafayette
place connned TO the bridal party and the
familes Among those present at the church
were Mr. ana Mrs. A. C. Geer. Dr. and Mira 3. l. Prime,
jude and Mrs. Macarthur OF Washington. ID g., Mr
and Mrs CYRUS W. Field, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Town
send Mr and Mrs &. \. Dawson, MT. and Mrs James
Fargo. Mrs j. G. Aver M,ss Aver, Mrs. Soutnw0rtb,
Mrs T. II. Valentine of Chicago, Dr Basil MOTIFS %
Washington Mrs. and Mrs. william IL. WEBB, Dr. J W..
: Norris O. j. Norris, Mr. Blackstone the Misses Free
rings the Misses Potter Sir. Mrs Joseph White OF
a. iIi,ar,stown Mase Miss; Helen Hart and Miss Hub
h.rn me hide aud grodIn Will mako trip south and
Will IL Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
4 Rich DISPLAY IN SIXTH Avenue.

II. O'Neill s. Co.'s fall opening, which be-
ran Yesterday has drawn crowds 10 their ROOMS, Nos
1921 TO 500 siIth.ave. They have recently Increased
their facnea for the display OF goods and they snow
some elegant novelties in imported millinery, suits and
upholstery In Imported suits there shown hand
some brown suit OF French cashmere, With under
ssnrt of kuife-p lait0g Of satin and side panels
of poka-dot velvet, all In the Color with fancy
pointed bodice made by Worth. There is a handsome
costume in hunters green, ofdotted velvet with under
skirt Of the same and overskrt ocashmere handsomely
draped at back with side panels IN fancy shape and
ornaments lets OF JolOr suit or the nrms
own make 10 Of embossed velvet. OF black
and mahogany, with the oyeTskirt coIn-
bnation OF satin and embroidered yelyet,
and the basque OF embroidered vet, with ball triin-
ming or mahogany and black IN ciOaks Tiers Ia one
of maeiasse WITH long, pointed sleeves, richly trimmed
with black sable, worm 81; aud another OF medium
Ien2th Of embossed velvet elegantly trimmed Win
chenille for q matinee costume
Tnee Is a potioe11le collection Of imported hate and
bonnets among them the fo0wiugi cream
trimming; olive feather bonnet WIN shaded brd
and steel another OF dTab COLOR Will small
birds and two long piUUes, all In the same color ard
Of white embossed velvet VIII an entirely new I'M
canary ami white sigrett.s. For brunette there Is
medium poke bonnet OF cardinal plush aud VeVei Win
gilt braced and psToquets heads taking nov
bonnet with velvet embossed steel crown, pull
ppgs for the 'front.' and with satc-co0red cps
The upbOls cry department now occupies the entlre
third foor Tine goods 10 all varieties. BAD for all
purposes OF interior furDishing QnsbtEdserD portlees
curtains and coverings are sold by tho piece or
set or yard There rich jute ye0lrs curtains al $40
Spsir; Turcomans at s26 TO $780, and Madras curtains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
Mr.. MAPLESON AND HIS PROSPECTUS.
WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT THEM YEsTERDAY-soNE
THING THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED.

WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT THEM YESTERDAY-soNE-
THING THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED.
Mr.. Mapleson's prospectus was the SUD-
ject of much talk in musical circles yes
terday. TRIBUNE reporter saw as many
of the directors OF the Academy or MUSIC
as are in town. and asked them their opinion OF the
prospectus and the prospects generally There
was an apparent agreement of opinion on two points
one Of which was that they did not want ther
names mentioned In connection with the matter and
the other that their private feelings toward Mr. Maple
son were not favorable him. one OF the Oldest ana
influential said;
1.-THE prospectus is good If Its promises are ful-
alled, but who rely upon it that they WIN
myself am no believer at all in either Mr.. Maple-
son or his word Not that I would active
" take part against him, though he mas
often said that such was the am an old opera
House man heart and SOUL and have been so ever
since it's home has been Eighth-st but at the same
tim. cannot help comparing Mr.. Abbeys course with
that of Mapeson and not very avoraby to the
"Do you think he really intends to comep
ut is said. though that 1t will cost him from $4,000
TO 100000 to pay the guarantee to fat ana 1erSei
That may be, but Mapeson is quite clever
s Ss Credit is sooa and lots Of people believe
in him one thing certain and that IS that IT. Is his
be 10 a necessary part OF the company"
JOhn Hoey one Of the original StoSkaoldeTs and
operate affairs, he thought the prospectus II carried
out would prove an admirable one.
Herman L. Roy said that though he had received sew
eIs letters MI. Mapeson he could not tell ~ what
date the manager might De expected TO arrive pul lie
supposed only about monhto spare DeOre Tue
opening OF the that he would be here before
1t is said by Charles Mapleson that his father INTENDS
to sail on OCTOBER by the CITY OF Berlin: -
Attention drawn to the fact that MI Parry name
appears as assistant stage manager though as ha,ea
in 1HE TRIBUNE on Tuesday, he arrived on Saturlay
TO proceed TO work at the new Metropolitan opera
| House In addition TO this Sgnor Del Pnente ana
Madame Iablaohe have already been announced as DO
longing to Mr. Abbey's company. Mr. Abbey being In
BOSTON, his manager Mr.. Tiotson, was asked now TINS
was TO be explained. :, - -,
alt can't oe done" answered he. There's no expla
nation to give eau only say that Del Puente anu
| Nine La6laohe will positively sing at the new
| Metropolitan Opera House next season IheY ootn
| have con racis with Mr.. Aboey ana II MapiesOh
wants to fight It I'm tue courts, let him try don't Dc;
eye Lablacne dreamt or joining his company Del
Pucne leaves October by the Wcrra ana La
| blache leaves the some place on september
20 10 iOiu company. as 10 fdtIy
he is already at work for Mr. Ab0ry and hard ar WORK.
100 Mapleson know claims he has three years con-
tract vita hiu the were broken by Mapeson
himself and Parry therefore considers himself Tree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHTNGTON Wednesday, sept. 20 IFS5'
RESP. CTIN0 THE STANDARD OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
General Wales Of the Navy mas recommended thai tbe
stapdsrd OF eyesigBt the Naval Academy Oe nAe1 at
weutieus The standard has varied III me past
but was neyer 30 high IL Is now proposed 10 make IT,
EXPORTS OF PROVISIONS TALLow, E1o-4be tolal
values of the exports Of domestic provisions tsiloW ana
daiTy products iOr the month and the elsll NOUNS
ended August 81, were: 1858, Sl2,O6OO6l; 1882;
So 2:{7 az: total values FOR eight months ended
August 81, 1883, S77.457,670; 1882 SO5'9@2lSo'
To BECOME PRESIDENTIAL POsr OFFIcEs-Fhe post
fssets Of the following Offices Will become subject 10
e-icoIia appointment on October l. wl'E me SeSr
ies uatu,d: Bffck Church. Essex County y j @l,1OOi
Nonawg aerkimer County, n. w. $1,000 NOIthpJrt
Suffolk County, n. " 81 4O0' Spring Yile Eric county
d. Y, 1900.
Tgy FIGHT AGAINST LoTTEMEs.-The postmaster at
New.Oreans has Informed the POst Of1ce Depaf tment
thai IN pursuance OF instructions he has conferred WIN
III. United States District Attorney on The subject u
The Injunction oh aimed against blm Dy Inc
Natona Bank and that the latter VIII lake mneoate
seps Ia nave the transferred IRON the SlSle 10 the
IederaI LOurts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
INTERPRETING THE TARIFF ACT.

A RULING UPON TIE MEANING OF SECTION SEVEN.
WASHINGTON, Sept 26.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has rendered important decision with
revard 70 the construction OF Section of the new Tariff
law relating to packages and coverings OF Imported
merchandise He hods that the COST or value OF the
outside covering. into which goods are finally put for
land and carriage is not to be taken as part OF
or in addition the value Of the goods nor is the value
OF the goods considered enhanced by reason OF
that outside covering about them. The cost to the
manufacturer or wholesale foreign dealer OF the boxes
cartons OF other things put within or upon or
about the goods by him part OF his preparation OF
them for exposure SALE not 10 be inquired for as an
arbitrary part the market value. and that cost In
exact amount added to already ascertaned market
value of the goods part of the dutable value thereof
though that cost may element In the evidence OF
what is the OF the goods and may so Tar De con-
sidered -, -.
Tae dutable value of the goods not TO be the market
vaue which they would have II they were offered Tor
sale without that preparation or inner boxes cartons or
other ike Things The dutabe value OF the goods Is tne
actual value wholesale price thereof IN toe
condition of finish and preparation for sale IN whch
they are finally offered By the foreign merchants 70
negotsting customers and for which they will and DO
sell them though that value or proe be enhanced pc
cause OF that finish preparation, and though part
OF the consists In the placing In or upen OF
about The goods boxes, cartons paper cards. OF olher
Ike things
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
NATIONAL WOOL GROWERy ASSOCIATION

Chicago, Sept. 26.-The National Wool
Growers Association met here this morning
The Hon. Columbus Delauo. OF ONO, the candidate
of the Convention which met yesterday and expressed
It's objections to tho Of the Old officers OF the
citation relative TO the tariff legislation WOOL
elected president but heated discussion ensued upon
the nomination OF w. Markham, Of NewYork. as secre
tary Mr.. Markham explained that there was no foun-
dalton for the reflections cast upon his mo-
tyes IN connection vita tariff legislation, and
after being elected by acclamation. refused TO accept
the office Albert Chapman, of Vermont. was chosen
G. II Bea oil West Virginia was chosen treasurer J
p Ray, New-Ycrk A. Symmes Texas ana e. brohsoh
OF Kansas were chosen the executive committee.
Resoutfons were passed the the association
that tar rates ported wOls, should, AZ the eares
opportunity, b restored 10 what tnoy were before inc
late reduction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27

pale blue satin and rncssgs Of lace Another 70 the
Soneur OF white baksr crown, with oope OF sel
fibb0u am race trimmings Of chenille braiding suo
ruching of valepcienRes lace
In cloak department 10 combination suit OF dam
ask velvet and merveeux. with Langtry overdresss
Francois back trimmed with cascades OF chenille fringe
with puYec skirt of satin merveileux. fastened Win
cords An imported evening costume OF white satin Dres
cade, elabOrately trimmed with oriental Lace end les.
tooned with satin ribDon attracts much attention. also
costume Of Gotta silk with Persian waist and trim
mings striking cloak Is Mother Hubbard, OF seal
skin plush. trimmed with pure otter, The Newmart
ket brocaded velvet cloak trimmed win
chenille fringe, IL one OF Worths pest.
There display of velvet. plush, satin and SIX
costumes for aud children, the choicest OF tae
season.
In cloalng department there sealskin pushes
In all the desgus OF browns grays stripes and mix
lures In the glove department there Ia full display OF
goods also the velvet and departm en 10 aces
the dspsy large real spanish aces Including guipures
fscural soutache and handrun Spanish beng proml-
There are Oriental and white aces real maltese
duchesse thread and Irish point by tne yard and ado
up into ties scarfs aud fchus and Duchess OF keng
ruchlngs stye. There 10 special display OF
artificial tropical plants IN bouquets. leaves and
ardneres, and ELEGANT display or silk aud plush SASH
ribbons and fine ostrich tips AMI feathers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
GOING To WHERE TT BELONGS.
r,rn,., Tn pnrf TerrlR Hmm

"The best Republican paper i'll the country q"
fbe Democratic Journals accord called me Aeic-
YORK Times No doubt, from aDemoeratc point OF view,
me Times is the best Republican paper a. IL Is as
tncly pledged to all tue leading Dmocratc iailacie OF
Tree trade ana party government On no vital ponca,
saeiaI or financial question Is IL either Republican
or American It distinctly English IN tone and Is run
Inv british capital break down the protective tarlH
sy.tem OF this country In treatment OF public men
n ia cautious snarng growing and unreasonable In
politics It msincere. reacnerous bypocrltGal ana
entirely untrdthful ANA Unreliable. IL Is
Constantly staDDilg the Republican party by hsnu-
stious and depreciation, and "a constantly AIDING the
Democratic party by uudeserved commentator and
ulsome hat cry of It's ana principles Republicans
uow ana understand The Times, and as they dropped
away RON idy 1t oohGeI to SINK 10 the eyei
NJ The sun and World price ane lar below ther lever
IN ass and hypocrisy Unable hold intcili-
gent Republican patronage 1t has gone TO seek III o'er
Guarters the support IL must nave II u ex
sra All who depend upon it Tor poitl-
cal information VIII DC nosi sIleN'uey
mislsd and deceived particularly in matters per'aihns
to The Republican party Its men. ITS aims lts pro'ec
is poitics lie tendencies anu It's Pr cipes Ley me
Times al once 20 where 1t belongs with the Otef Demo-
cratic papers The Republican party is never strong
as wueu 1t Is forsaken by such men as Bner DORSEY
and Brady, and BY such papers as sun ahu INC
Times. LIT tho rascas, disapp0n teu scHeIheIs anu
hypuctica Journals co. aud stand not upon tue OrueF
of their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
TEMPERANCE WORK IN WASHINGTON
FIGURES SHOWING THAT EARNEST LABOR

fRY rELEoRAPn mo- TuE TRIpUvE.L

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The annual meet
ing OF the women's Christian Temperance Union OF
Washington began yesterday and will close this even
ing There are twentythree local temperance societies
under the fostering of this union, and from oil
OF them encouraging reports were received
There are seventeen uuions in the District
OF Columbia with total membership oil ols
Four new unions have been formed this year. One OF
the new unions composed OF soldiers $50 in number
its membership increased seventhve In the last
three months Attached the union are fifteen Bands
OF Hope, With q large membership. 1901 children
having signed the pledge during the year.
Temperance work has been dcoe among the railroad
employees aud will soon be begun at the Navy Yard.
According to statement prepared by the Chief OF Poi
there are 447 licensed retail liquor deaers ah1 4o9
licensed wholesale liquor dealers IN Washngton THESE
ngures not include that part OF the District outside
lie civ limits of Washington and Georgetown.
According to the book of the Internal ReVe-
nue. Collector, l,l97 Wholesale and retail liquor
dealers in the territory pay internal revenue tax
showing that 3l1 escape The payment Of the DISTRICT
license tax -,
According to these figures Washington offers a busy
field for the labOrs of the Womens Christian temper
ance Union and other temperance organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27

CFCILOn Tuesday September 25 tho residences OF his
rrandfatier Francs uearques. John r.. infant OF
George and ANNE HI. Cecil
InIerment at WOOtlawn.
It's respectfully requested that no flowers be sent
MOFFAT-At Des Motnes. Iowa. september "a, David II.
MO1at aged 81 years. .,
Invited 10
vices at Washny tonyilo Orange Co, y. \, ihursdsy
morning az Ii O'Clock.
MOSESAt HacSensack. y. j., Monday september III,
lsS3. OF heart disease Aaron Moses. aged Is years
Funeral his tate residence fhdrslay at 10 O'Clock m
lntsrment at Greenwood
friends meet the remains az Erie Depot foot
Warren.s 1850 where carriages Will DO In waiting
RICKER-Very suddenly. sunday morning September 23.
at Mansion House, Poland Sprlus' MRS j. W. Kicker,
FuaerA services held the Poland Spring House,
september 20.
WOODW ARD--At MenlO PARK y, j.. on wednesday morn.
ing september %. 1855 Appleton A. Wood yard IN the
67th year VI hir ags.
services his residence in Menl0 Park on Friday
!
Internont at Mystic Bridge. Conn. on saturday
vrtrtANSoN On senten,her 2s 1888. at Mills Seminary.
Alameda Co. ca. Marse,et Mlllihps NLy ork '''
vf.uw Of he lac James ~ lila mson OF Ne"-ho'A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
COSTUMES. HATS AND EACES ~ PLENTY

Tie special display of millinery from Paris
and Berun-dre.s goods fancy goos silks, laces, etc.
heoun ON Tuesday 1T Edward Ridley Sons house. at
Grand, Allen and Orchard sts' affords variety ior
nearly all purses. In trimmed mats new
shono ia the PrIncesse, made In velvet Of
. Tondon smoke" color trimmed with gray
,ouirrePs foot, and finished with steel cord
walking hat in velvet of elephants breath aud eoru
colors combined, Is trimmed with pigeons head 'hd
wings, and squirrels foot pin. A walking hat-'ho
Beatrceis navy blue velvet, with two pnmes OF tue
Same OF each side and gray wing In 'front.' Inc heieha
Ia hat OF golden brown corduroy velvet win roh'ns
rim and old gold plume The Rembrandt Is a hat worn
sdeways trimmed with sma green birds aud bird OF
paradIse tail, and hnished with gilt aud black
cord. Among the cLildren's hats the Belviaere
ia OF velvet plush with Ottoman ribbons anu
loon, of chenille for trimming. faced VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
SLIGHT DELAYS TO THE BRIDGE CARS.

The number of persons who rode in the Bridge
Ii. 900 The receipts in New-York were 1854 and
in Brooklyn 1884. Two DELAYS occurred yesterday
morning. The cars were started al a. M; bali an
hour LATER Que rolled back into tho depot, the grip
not holding, Later, a similar thug happened. The
passengers were transferred TO other cars. The
reason OF the failure was simple. The cable Is
pripped by two iron disks whose outer edges have
a shell OF wood between which 1t runs When the
cars are set in motion the cable IS thrown up to
them by one lever, and trey arc moved closer 10
each other by another, until the cable 10 pressed
closely between the wooden shells of the two disks
Naturally this has tendency 10 wear out these
shells of wood. A number of the grips. Colonel
Paine said, had not been made as they should be.
The journal on the New-York side still continues To
have some amount of heat. and 1t has been suS-
pested Colonel Paine that the cause OF the fric-
ton is that the cable large and heavy for It's
nap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-27
EAST SIDE DEALERS INDIGNANT.

To he EdttOT OF TIC IFtOHHe'
SIR. The newsdealers of the East Side, a
majority of whom daily and weekly papers at
branch No l. American News company, corner OF -Four.
feminist and Third-ave respectfully request you TO
send his evening at o'clock areporter TO their iEig
nation meeting be heli at 1888 Bowery We appre-
ciste the action OF THE TRIBUNE tho late reductions.
Your motto Ia tho grand odory OF" Live and Let Lives
but The ead is like prOprietor,s wouldbe dictator
ana uonopoist the latter especially 10 regard 10 the
mice of The Herald THIS morning, will assure You
nere WIS but one dealer Houston and twenty
tht,d sis ON Third-aye that sold TIE Herald for two
cents; and he will not do II tomOrrpw. Your paper wo
Tines and mere sed the sale OF THE TRIBUNE. We re-
main yours, &c, -..
~ EGs1 SIDE NRWsDEALRRs' ASSOCIATION
JouS MURPHY, corner siIth-sL and ThlrLaye,
Chairman pro ZEN.
Neo York, sept. 20, 1888.