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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
pREPARlSG FOR DECOR4TlON DAY.

The arrangements for the observance OF Dec
oration Day are well advanced. Acoeptances 10 ihVa
tons 70 take part IN proceedings have been received
from nearly ali the State and Federal oo'h' IN the
district Liberal contributions 20 pay the expenses OF
the DIV have been received by Captain =. r. Earle ana
Colonel n. W. Day General shaer, command
ing the First Division OF tho state National
Guard Will b. present with Lis STAN aud
the division will mTnisl an e'cort to the veterans luo
following circular las been issued:
Decoration Day Of 1888 MAY 800 VIII ne commem
Grated IN New-York by pArale AID review Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic. detachmrnts OF tle Army ana
Navy and by various other military and civic organila
TORS a OF witch will ed by the first DIVISION
NGsNY. The comm vii! form IL Fift ave. aud
H. nas-tng Worth Monument viii pay marching eau
Ia i.rcsdcnt of the United -tato- accomp snled BY
,nr,n,.r. of his Cibue. III Governor o. tho 1t@o
nj Nrw York. accom- panied By Lis military stan
'h V,vnr Of tie city 81 New-YOrk, and many disin-
gushed citizens. You are cordially Ih'l'eu W "ue''
The 18Th Regiment OF Brooklyn, will this year Join
the parade IN this city L. o. smith, OF Reno f2s 10
A. has appointed q iarierihA,e -ooH',a 80 az.
nt6rr aides To the Grand Marshal and AdJuia 1tGenerl
also tue DIVISION Mnrsaals viii BE- announced IN an
order DO issued early t6s week ADihhhh l"o ~,
po,t. No. H. viii as usual nave Qua. 20 o. tuo
ceremonies al Lincoln Monument IN Uhlon QUAR-
al Ja,hgt on Decoration Day. IL IL lntenAcl 20
mae tac dec ordtOn Of le monument ana $40 A. 4t
&c enonles feature OF tine day stewart iaIt roi ~
koes Post No 81, the unveiling Of tne monument al
the Lutheran Cemetery n, Ill, .... 4, ,bo mat
Tine detus of the different brooklyn pos ~ ,ne na
ter at cries nave bcentuy arranged
The services at Lincoln Monument wiz ~ NJ VIZ
sunday Nav ~ at y. IN, under ne direction OF Devon
p0s S0I4 sand thO.e tue tomb Of the Revolutionary
Iuartyr, al O'clock the same cay under thc uIeo
ton OF Winchester Post. No. l91 TIE services ht thc
naval Cemetery Decoration Day vii be- atenIed Ny
p,,k n Pos No 10, Perry Post, No 81 I'd W l. a.
r.Ou Post 80 ~. At Cypress llills lafOr Low WI,
r,sd and P05ts Nos. II, 80, 80. ll5 l6l ana - WI
attrn ud NJ Greenwood Posts Nos. s. 10 81 1917 no
boz g3I and 327 Frank Hoad Post, No TO- ana heI--
viii post No 49, VIII lduci III services a. vac Ce
terv ~ The mol, cross Hnrr, Lee Pos No II, ana !"
NJ Ulm on POST, No. 49,, ~ the Ceettfy o. ~ LIVER
GREENE ana o. MetieIn,ch Post, 10. 49, and 81 fDupOh'
=. N I.ILltIAn 20 uIkelt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
THE HON. EDWARD NORRIS ERSKiNE
LONDON, April 21.-The Hon. Edward Nor

The Hon. Edward Morris Erskine was one Oh tne
Younger sons OF the second Baron Erne and Frances
daughter OF the late General John Cadwsader OF Phia-
delphia He was March 2S 1917, and vas married
in ls47 TO tho widow Of Andrew Loughnan He leaves
four daughters. BE atachs to the British Legs
ton at Munich from 1885 to 1887 at Florence from
1887 10 1914. and Brussels from 1874 70 18l7. In
S47 and 1913 he accompanied the Earl OF Mimic on his
spcia mission TO the Of Italy He became seere
tary OF the Legation Turin In January 1897 put lae
i'm The same year he went TO Florence as Cnarge
a. Arlires lie remained there for few rnontas ana
again returned TO the position IN lSoo lie was
%s,rr,d to Washn gton for few mont Ia In 1853 and
I'm December OF year he was sent TO
xrhere ne remained until 1860. He then went To ST.
Petrrsnurg as Charge d. Afares aud from there he
went 10 Cons antinoplo He remained there until 1904
when he was made Minister TO Greece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22

the distillers have shut Gown rom apsolut ,
Necessity In two years the consumption will be sur
acienf 10 clear away the accumulation OF surplus
No relief is expected by the trade in the way OF ex
portation TO Canada The present aw OF the Doinn9n
tnerican manufacture A short time
ago movement was set on Iool ~
Irng ahout a change in the Canadian GU toms regula-
tnns 40 a. to permit free impOrtations OF American
size barrels l. "a said 10 have been oefeate
mar Ia through the Temperance procives OF the pres
aut rev anue officers Of the Dominion Government ana
nartIv through fear tat American whskey II once in
prd5Sced wlll make inrosd. INTO the home business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
TO CONFER as TO MR. WlLLARDS REQUEST

A. j. Boor, one of the commission appointed
by the New-York Chapter OF the American Institute OF
Architects to make tho collection for the architectural
museum to b. founded by tue boquest OF tho late j.
Levi Hale willard received yesterday letter FROM John
TAYLOR Johnston. the president Of the Metropolitan
Nrseun, inform ng the commission that cOmmi ttee
woud be appointed by the trustees tomorrow 20 confer
with ntects as to tue acc ptance OF tno beqest
An INFORMAL conferences OF Uf the members OF the
commission Of the Chapter OF Architects with trustees OF
lie museum has shown that tncro Is great desire to
obtain the gift the museum IL IL expected that the
amount Left by Mr.. willard will be enough 10 form
world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
NEW YORK AND CHICAGO HOSPITALS.

CHICAGO, April 21.-Commissioner Donners-
berger just returned from inspection OF the New
York hospitals made with view TO improvements hero.
reports that there is much In the management OF the
New York hospitals worthy OF emulation. At Bellevue
the for TODD and medicine for tue patients fully 10
cents day less per capita than here He says that
Chicago the doctors extravagant beyond all rea
the OF band ges using yards OF cloth where
they feet In New York In the matter OF anor our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
REWARDS For BRAVE BOYS.

Henry NJ Fisher, age twelve, and Francis
Clay Fisher, jr, age fifteen, the sons of Roundsman
Fisher Of the Thlry-second Precinct yesterday re-
celved SILVER medals from the Life Saving Benevolent
Association Of NewYork for their courage and human
ity The boys at great personal risk saved n young
woman from drowning In the Harlem River on August
IA 1882. The III ,das sent In letters from Royal
Pueps vice-presidont or the association, and the
sum OF $40 also awarded to the younger boy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
uAFKsuEN FAJLIyG TO QUALIFY.

The attendance at the second of the series
of comuetitors matches. which was shot at Creed
moor Yesterday was much larger than on Wednes-
dv Iaat Thesnootng was 800. 900 and 900 yards.
me competitors allowed seven sIot a. each OF the
re ranges ana required 10 score 80 out of pos
the IOJ in nrder t. quay, TO compete Tor place on
r. Int irrational Team. Not one OF the oJmpt u.Ors
anal lied ye.teray The poor scores were atrDu tea 10
Inc wind winch from almost all points OF the com
mas at once and wuat IL termed by RI nemen
" tricky" Tue following Is summary OF tne match
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
THE TEXAS CATTLE-DRIVE.

ST. LOUIS, April 21.-A dispatch from Aus
tin Texas says! "a gentleman largely interested in
cattle who has just returned from extensive trip
among the says tn nnetylve herds Of cattle.
averaging $500 head each, will be driven out OF the
State this spring. The entire drive Is estimated at
100000 head against $4,000 head last year. The ship
rail are said 10 DO over-estimated, and viii
probably exceed 10000 Large herds OF horses
also moving toward the markets."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
JAMES PARK, JR.

PIrrsBURG, April 21.-James Park, jr, one
Of the Oldest iron and steel manufacturers In this city,
died thisnorning apoplexy Mr. Park prominently
identified with public and charitable movements. ne
hp nm one OF the lar steel manufacturing establish
menis m the country. lie strong protectionl.t
and was president OF the National rnrn Convention held
a q, $500 Penn last summer During the past winter
he gpent most n lime az Washington adyocating
nigh tariff The estate Is valued al over SSOOOOOO anu
bis lie " As Insured for 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
THE FIRE RECORD.
ATTEMPTS TO BURN TWO TOWNS.

EAsroN, Penn, April 21.-Between 3 and
5 o'clock this morning the large building owned by j.
brakes sons Co.. F. Alstedrs cigar sose and MT Ger
ner house and stables all situated IN different sections
OF the town were set fire by unknown persons NOT
much damage was done to any ~ the buildings
M.rAwAS n j. April 2I-Two attempts have been
made here recently by ncendares TO start fires In the
most tnickIy settled portion OF the town. but the haDes
In bo case, discovered and eItlngulsned beIore
any damage was done There Is no cew u the incendi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
FLAMES IN THE FOREST ON LONG ISLAND.

Inc annual spring IOTesJ uTcS udFo otSun vi
Long Island During the week several thousand acres
OF wild land scrub Oakl lying the south and north
sides OF the Long Island Railroad between Deer Park
and North COmac, have been burned over, filling tho
villages with SMOKE and making necessary hard work
on part OF the people living the vicinity 10 prevent
the fires from reaching their houses. Ie terday ire
started the woods north OF the Port Jefferson branch
o. the Long Island RlrOad, between Sctauket and Port
jefferson, aud burned twenty of standing
wood before IL extingushed The fires are said to
have originated from carelessness In burning brush
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22

Several Other men shot but withdrew before compet-
inc tLeT scores on account O the wind. Tne Brown mill
tary rife NEW mode) used by the competitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22

insttnton saye using far greater quantity thantas
New York hospitals approve and. further are paying
double what they should for II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22

Candid Criticism A Doubtful Compliment
YOU upon your excellent makeup" Gifted Amateur
IMake-upi 1 haven't touched my face ye." Visitor
"Not made upl Why, think you are simply splenaid
III udy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22

Is. G.. Clarke, the manager Oi tAo iH'maS LOh
COMPANY no thus city, was out OF town. AT the
Office however. tho facts as gwen aooVe were ~
rrsnlt of the dulness OF business. Customers had
been making their purchases only from month 10
month";" waiting apparently TOT deohhe III tno
market IL was hoped that the reduction would IN
ance customers 10 come forward to make freer pur-
cbases l., .,L-. 80
a general opinion was expressed by members OF
,ba 7rnn trade with whom a TRIBUNE reporter
talked that the reduction made by the Ihouas Com
pauy would compel the adoption OF prOpor'i0naiey
iwe or nrlces by tie on side companies IL they dld
not rrduce prices the only alternative left was tine
blowing out Of their furnaces aud the cessation Oh
the production. Brokers said tnat the cOndItlon Oh
the iron trade WAS dtscouraglug, and that There
seemed 10 be 10 prospect OF any immediate improve
IN bp RAJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-22
BEATY DECLINE IN PIG IRON.

THE THOMAS COMPANY REDUCES ITS PRICE %
ToN-THg HEAVIEST FALL MADE IN MANY
MONTHS
An important reduction in the price of foundry
MIG iron was announced yesterday by one OF the
Iargest commands engaged IN the business The
Thomas Iron Company put down Its nominal ask
ING pr,ce 81 a ton from S249 500 according TO the
brand. TO S220$20 per ton, delivered IN Hoboken.
Ibis is a more sweeping reduction than has taken
place for many months. No. pig iron, which Is
generally accepted as the standard Tor quotations.
was quoted at $23 per ton by the Thomas Company
last year. Within the last few months sales
have been made at easier prices, nut
the lowest figure at which 1t has been charged that
sales were made was S21 per ton. Yesterdays re-
duetion 10 500 nominal is therefore. decline of 81
from the price commonly supposed TO be rnilng' out
as the prices now quoted are not net. the decline in
the net figures is believed 10 be proportlonateD aS
great as the schedule reduction
The Thomas Iron Comp my Is ono OF the three
leading corporations which produce foundry pig
iran Tine two Others are the Crane and the Allen
town iron Companies, the offices OF which are IN
philadeInbia There are numerous other outside
companies the pIIces of which are always below
those of tho three corporations named, ana
which have been accused lately of cutting
rites considerably more than they Usually
do The Thomas Iron Company has eight furnaces
al HOkendauaua, Penn, on the line OF the LehlRn
Valley Railroad. Ii is reported that the company
purposes 10 put ont two OF its furnaces. Neither
denial nor a confirmation of this rumor could be
o6Ialned at its Office yesterday; 1t was not known
whether The Crane and the Allentown companies
had followed the reduction OF the Thomas Company
or not. -, -, - 49,. - NJ =,
The Importance of the change IN price OF MOI NO
foundry pig IRON so made Dys 500 inc oeI h0 toa
can 'nesy be shown by tho following record
of tho fluctuations IN the pnco al the article al
Philadelphia last year and the early months oil
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17

first have supplied the heat and re-
newed particles of bodily waste. This is
done with the food, but if it requires all
the food given to keep up the healthy
standard, a loss occurs. We can easily
see. then, that the warmer and more
comfortable the quarters are, the smaller
the amount of food required for creating
the natural warmth. If more than a
sutficlency for warmth is furnished the
stock, it is at once stored up in the body
of the animals until needed, should the
supply of food at any time become in
sufficient. We call this storage of food
in the system of fat, and although the
animals do not provide for themselves
in the manner of the bees and ants. vet
there Is, nevertheless, a providential
storage in times of plenty in order to
compensate for those periods In which
the opportunity is not present. We,
feeding for the same purpose, rely on
the accumulation In access ofthe natural
want, and send the overplus to market.
Is it not OF the ighestimportance, then,
that every advantage be given to the ac
emulation of flesh and fat by having
the quarters warm, and thus econOmize
i'll the food demanded? Every ounce of
food over and above that should supply
heat. If lot converted into portion Of
the body, Is waste, and we can be ex-
travagant by neglecting the winter guar
ters.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17
An Old Man.

From . Doctor Grimshaw's Secret
An old man IS a beautiful object III hi
own place, in the midst of a circle OF
young people, going down il the various
graduatiOns to infancy, and all looking
to the patriarch with tiial reverence,
keeping him warm by their own burning
youth; giving him the. the freshness of
their thought and feeling, with such
natural influx that it seems as if it grew
within his heart; while on them he re-
acts with an influence that sOberS, tenn
pers, keeps them down. His wisdom,
very probably, is OF no great account
he cannot fit to any new state IF things
but, nevertheless, 1t works its effect. In
such situation the old man is kind and
genial, mellow, more gentle and gener-
Gus, and wider-minded than ever before.
But, II left to himself. or wholly 10 the
society Of his contemporaries, the ice
gathers about his heart, hope grows tor
pld, bis love-havipg nothing Ill his own
blood 10 develop it-grows cold; he be-
comes selfish, when he has nothing in
the present or future worth caring about
IN himself; so that, instead Of q beauti-
ful object, be is anugly one, little, mean,
and torrid. / suppose one chief reason
to be that, unless he has his own race
about him he doubts of anybody's love.
he feels himself a stranger IN the world,
and 50 becomes unamiable.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17

/. Never allow any one to tease or
tickle your horse IN the stable. The an
imal only feels the torment and does not
understand the joke. Vicious habits are
thus easily brought on.
2. Never beat the horse when IN the
stable. Nothing SO soon makes him per-
manently vicious.
/ 3. Let the horses litter be dry and
/ clean underneath as well as on top.
/ Standing on hot iermenting manure
makes tine hoofs soft, and brings on
/ lameness.
/ 4. Change the litter partially in some
parts and entirely in others every morn
ing. and brush ont and clean the stall
thoroughly.
5. To procure 3 good coat ON your
horse naturally, use plenty of rubbing
and brushing. Plenty of ''eIbow grease
opens TIE pores, sOftens the skin, and
promotes the animals general health.
6. Never clean a horse In his stable.
The dust fouls the crib, and makes him
! loathe the food.
7. Use the curry-comb lightly. When
used roughly it is a source Of great pain.
| 8. Let the heels be well brushed out
every night Dirt, if allowed to cake
| in, causes grease and sore heels.
! 8. Whenever a horse Is washed, never
leave him till he is rubbed quite dry
He viii probably get a chill if neglected.
! 10. When 8 horse comes off a Journey,
the first thing is to walk him about till
he is cool, if he is brought in hot. This
prevents his taking cold.
! Il. The next thing Is to groom him
/ quite dry, first with a wisp of straw and
/ then with brush. This removes dust,
dirt and sweat, and allows time for the
stomach to recover itself and the appe-
| tite to return.
r. Also, let his legs be we'll rubbed
| by the hand. Nothing so soon removes
a strain. 1t also detects thorns or splin-
/ tiers, soothes the animal and enables him
/ to feed comfortably.
! Is. Let the horse have some exercise
every day. Otherwise he will be liable
to fever or bad feet.
ii. Let your horse stand loose If pos
sible, without being tied up to the man
ger. Pain and WEAKNESS from con-
fined position induce bad habits and
cause swollen feet and other disorders.
Is. Look often at the animals feet
and legs. Disease or wounds in those
pfito. II az dAi HtSiCClcNl, oOoA btColIO
dangerous.
Is. Every night look and see if there
is any stone between the hoof and the
shoe. Standing on if all night, the horse
will be lame next morning.
II. If the horse remains IN stable his
feet must be stopped" Heat and dry
ness cause cracked hoof and lameness.
Is. The feet should not be stopped"
oftener than twice In the week. 1t
will make the hoofs soft and bring on
corns.
10. Do not urge the animal to drink
water when he refuses. 1t is probably
hard and unwholesome.
20. Never allow drugs to be admins
tered to your horse without your knowl-
edge. They are not needed to keep the
animal in health, and may do the great
est and most sudden mischief.-N T.
Graphic.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17
HOW 40 XIII Cabbage-gV Worms.

The rava9es of the eaterpillars of the
cabbage butterfly caused a good deal Of
trouble last summer at tire state agricul-
tIIral experiment station, Geneva. n, Y.
particularly those OF the second OF Au-
gust brood In order to test the efficacy
of various reputed remedies for the cab
bage worm, the director applied them to
special collections of worms. and noted
the effects. One specimen confined for
three hours in bottle partly filled with
black pepper, crawled away discolored
by the powder, but apparently I'M
harmed. The second, repeatedly i'm
mersed in a solution OF saitpeter, and a
third IN one Of boracic acid, exhibited
little indications OF inconvenience.
Bisulphide Of carbon produced instant
death when applied TO the worm, though
its fumes were not eifectul. The fumes
of benzine as well as the liquid caused
almost instant death, but when applied
to the cabbages small whitish excres-
cences appeared on the leaves. Hot
water applied to the cabbage DESTROYED
a portion of the worms, causing also the
leaves to turn yellow. One ounce of
saltpeter and two pounds of common salt
dissolved IN three gallons of water
formed an application which was partly
efficient The most satisfactory remedy
tested, however, consisted OF a mixture
OF one-half pound each OF hard soap
and kerosene on in three gallons Of
water. This was applied August 26th:
an examination the following day
showed many, if not all, the worms de-
stroyed. The growing cabbage presents
such mass OF leaves IN which the cater
pillars may be concealed that tits hardly
possible to reach all the worms at one
application. 1t is of Importance, there
tore, to repeat the use Of any remedy at
frequent intervals.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17
The Old i,au Youu~ .paiu

Iron the Boston Transcript
1t was a beautiful picture, and quite
pathetic in the kindly good nature which
portrayed so eloquently. The old gen.
tleman stood midway OF the icy hill, lost
IN contemplation Of the merry coasters
as they fitted past him. He was "a old
man no more; he was bog again and
these were his well remembered mates
The spirit Of resuEected boyhoo5 pos
sessed him utterly How clear and dis
tInct was the newborn pasti The old
days, the old scenes, the old sounds
" L-u-l-l-a!" The cry WAS UNDECIDED,
and IN fash the old geDtleman's feet
flew into the air, and the old man Law at
length on a boy cushioned sled. and was
borne in triumph to the foot of the bill,
somewhat frightened and considerably
bruised. 1t was good to see him attempt
ing to hide the limp that bis unexpected
ride had given him, and good to hear
bis hearty laugh when he had recovered
his scanty breath. And his own face and
the face al the youngster who had trip
ped bin were comical in their respective
appropriateness His was full of fun.
the Youngsters Of fear and trembling.
But the Old gentleman's happy face soon
reassured the boy, and he was up and
away, and the episode was soon forgotten.
BY him, but not by the old gentleman.
His boyhood had been brought back to
him, and a very precious memory it was
to him. He viii never cling to it tena-
ciously, and thank every day that his
latter-day coast shall bring to him dur
ing his short taEry on earth, feeling In
every throb of pam a heart throb of the
rosy-cheeked boy he once was so many,
MANY Years agoi
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-17
Feed OF Cow Before and After CaIy.

As the period of calving approaches
the cows system becomes much dis
turbed, and the circulation is consider
ably increased. The animal is taxed to
the utmost to supply the blood needed
for the development of the calf, and
while III this condition very slight
cause, such as cold or Indigestion from
overlooking, may do a great deal of mis-
chief. 1t is therefore dangerous TO feed
grain TO a COW for several weeks before
calving. Nothing is required except
good hay, with few roots or two quarts
of chopped potatoes daily: 10 meal
whatever should be given. A bran STOP
should be given only when required as a
laxative, and then a dose of two ounces
of epson salts should be mixed with il.
Feeding grain stimulates the mix or
gans unduly and very frequently pro
duces garget or congested udder. 1T is
great mistake TO try to induce large
development of udder in the hope of OBJ
tanning a large milk yield afterwards.
An hour or so after calving a pailful of
ran-slop with four ounces of epson
salts and handful Of salt dissolved In
1t, Will allaY any feverIsh symptoms that
may appear. 1t Is advisable to greatly
reduce or totally withhold feed from
twelve to twenty-four hours after calv-
ing, only water with handful of bran
stirred in it should be given. Then
there should be fed one peck Of raw
roots, two quarts of wheat or rye bran
and two quarts of cornmeal, with all the
good hay she will eat. For the first few
days wet the meal in warm water and
give warm water to drink.