New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-31
ROCHESTER,.
THE ROSTS-DECORATION DAY - ART
BEECHER ON REVENUE REFORM.
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRrBUSE.i


ROCHESTER, May 30.-Thc unusual cold
weather for last two days with severe frosts on
Wednesday and night has caused great constcrna-
ton among the farmers and fruit growers of Western
New-York The frosts have not been severe IN
Monroe County in the counties adjoining, though the
damage here is considerable. Last night IN many parts
of Livingston steubcn. Cattaraugus and Allegany
Counties there was fall of and snow wa visible
on buildings this morning As to this locality, the great
Geneseo Valley fruit growing country, fruits Of various
kinds have been seriously damaged but to what extent
it will he impossible tell until the season advances
Clover which remarkably promising. Is undoubtedly
injured Soae experienced farmers think that the fruits
buds are not greatly injured Others apprehend that tho
bud; have received such injury will cause the fruit TO
fan before rDening IL il believed that wheat not
far enough advanced TO receive any damage. Twenty
years ago June o. there frost in Monroe and adj
Joining counties almost entirely destroyed tie wheat
crop. The chilling frosts Of the week have cast gloom
over the cOuntcnances of farmers.
The close proximity of the semi centennial celebration
of the city with Decoration Day seriously ntrieed with
the and obsoryanees OF the memorial day in
Rochester to-day. The Grand Army posts, of course.
worked hapl to enthusiasm, but the people cyi
IDENTITY preferred wait until June o, 10. The four
hundred and eishyone soldiers graves in the different
cemeteries OF the city covered with poted plants
early this morning. These plants TO the number Of
5000, contributed by the public school children.
The fifth annual exhibition Rochester Art Club
opened yeste ray in the floor of the Powers Building,
under fattering auspices. Among the works hung
examples by Bunee Chase, DcIue Francis J. Florence,
Murphy, Burr ii. Nichols, Rh0da Holmes Nichols.
Ranger Leayey and J. l.. smith, Of New-Nork. The
average of merit is much higher than at any previous
hbition of the society Among the works sold yesterday
was by Bunce in oil, representing Venetian boats
The leading Rochester artets who contribute and who
have the exhibition in charge Harvey Ellis HOratio
Walker, tie Rev James H. Dennis, John L. Wood, James
Sanefy1lle and Thomas Eyershed.
The ReT. Henry Ward Beecher who lecturcd here to-
night Evolution, said In an interview: In regard
free trade. impression Is that All changes IN
the future in the Republican party are going 20 De ia tho
direction ~ mich reduced and modified tariff and that
reform going Co have strong influence IN tho
party That l. the reason why remain In the Repub-
party. What alternative have We gOtl IL we haro
got the truth by earnest discussion hibue the
party 8it II 20 TO the cmocratc party,
what token have that the change VII be for the
betteri'
Professor Felix Adler Is epdeayorng 10 establish FREQ
Kindergarten for poor children IA Rochester. and
Monday evening delivered lecture in aid OF the
iGent.
P4re Hyacntho and wife or Paris are In the city, tho
guests az The newly opened Bracket House.