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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
THE BOWDOIN ALUMNI BANQUET.
RENEWING FRIENDSHIPS AT DELMoNICos-ToAsrs
AND SPEECHES.

RENEWING FRIENDSHIPS AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AND SPEECHES.
The BowdOin Alumni Association of New
York partook of It's fourteeBh annual dinner at Demoh
icos last night Charles E. soue presided, ana tnere
were about fifty persons present, among them being
Professor Nathaniel Dunn Of the class of 25 the Rev.
Dr. d. c. Weston, the Rev. Dr. Cyrus Hamin, Francis W.
Upham H. III. Body, Dexter A. Hawkins, Nathaniel
Cothren, Judge Granville p. Hawes' Alnon
Goodwin Captain Albion L. Narney, l. . A.
the Rev. Dr. Newman smyth Previous to the dinner
short business meeting held, and all the old officers
NJ the association were reelected Tie consideration OF
bill which It is proposed to submit TO the Legislature OF
Maine providing that the board of Overseers Of the
college shall be elected by direct vote OF the alumni as
is done at Harvard College, postponed until attert
dinner The OF the meeting then found to be In
favor of the change
The first tOast-"To the memory Of those who have
died during the last year was drunk in silence Dex
ter A. Hawkins OF the class Of '4s, spoke for " The
College," and told many interesting anecdotes OF some OF
its most distinguished graduates. The Rev. Dr. Cyrus
Hamlin spoke OF some OF the books that had been
written and the work that had been done by
to the toast Of "The Boston Alumni" s. H.
Nichols spoke on "science and Religion" The
Rev. DR.. Newman smythe discouroed about The New
and the Old Theology"
Professor Nathaniel Dunn, the sole surviving member
of the OF 25, introduced the last one of
of age, with snowy hair and beard he read with
much effect original poem entitled - me
Last One of Them AL" 1t was both humorous
and pathetic. He said that IT founded on fact.
VI described how long years ago twelve college young
sters met together at the festive board and after drink
ing 10 everybody and everything finally
wound up with the toast. "TO the last one
OF them ALL agreeing 10 meet annually and
drink toast long was eft to drink It,
AS the years speed they gradually drop of until at
length one lone, feeble cid seats himself at table
laid out for banquet; the guests are represented
only by empty chairs There he again drinks To the
last one of them all"
Professor H. H. Body spoke on "The Higher Education
Women y James McKeen spoke for the state OF Maine
Dr. William bennett responded for the medical profess
sion; c. A. EastOn told what he knew OF 1.-THE girls who
were left forgotten and speeches were made
by b. b. Foster ". A. Abbott and AlmOn Goodwin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
Hail! ST. VALENTINE.

NOT so MANY TENDER MISSIvES SENT THROUGH
THE MAILs-THE KINDS MOST IN DEMAND.
A well known fancy goods store uptown for
the weeks has had three counters devoted to
the sale seductive valentine over one was to be
seen large letters made ont of the oldfashoned lace
edged valentines the words st Valentine, 1884, the
next had a gigantic Cupid, habited with due regard to
modern prOpretiesa pOst-boy; while over the third
and smallest of the three merely little head, run
ming oveI with curs belonging to the prepossessing
damsel who presided the sale Of affections offer
ings."
Counter No 1 was heaped with valentines OF
decade SINCE gorgeous with embossed paper
and crude as to cclOring. Round it were clustered
small boys and blushng maids Of seven or eight years
old nterspersed here aud there with gawky rustic OF
green bonneted Bridget taking her day out and buying
true lovers Offering for her company" The second
counter contained the valentine Of to-day first cousin
OF the Christmas and New Year cards of Prang and
Marcus Ward and host Of others. Young men and
women Of age thrOnged around day after day.
and made their purchases Around the golden-hafred
damsel who presided at the small counter were
usually gathered half dozen strange beings
whose abnomary high collars preternaturally tight
trousers and general air OF hstessness denoted their
profession at glance. The valentines that they were
and design One of these waterc0lor sketch by well
known arst OF damse gazing with klustre eye at
ducton is entitled The Lion in Love" and it is accom-
panied by these lines
Stronger than tempest than the tameiess sea
time, than life death be,
Is tender 0ve-and neck o. dreadest powers
She bendeth gently with a chain OF flowers.
But this Is only among the many thoroughly ar
tsc designs which this February has put upon the
market oddities of all sorts introduced every season
pnd among those OF this year Autographed female
heads and figures with real hair most 1ngenOusy intro
duced The ee odd AS to prices they have ranged
from few cents TO $25 hut only few valentines at the
latter figure the market and still fewer sold.
The is" said retail dealer to TRIBUNE reporter,
"peOpe spend so much money at Christmas and New
Years that they are not disposed 10 squander any
month later As rule We have sold more to children,
and those Of the cheaper variety, than we have TO
adults or young unmarried people,"
The Post Office authorities report that the number Of
valentines sent through the mails yesterday was less than
the average OF former years The sales Of stamps ndi
Gated that the habit OF sending those mssyes has not
peen abandoned, but the bashf lovers mischevOus
boys VINO form the principal part OF the OF st.
Valentine have been slower Than usual in rendering
theH service The superintendent Of postal stations
reported al Late hour that the valentines had lust begun
70 arrive IN large numbers and that many more might
be expected to-day. The carriers
have usually ali been employed on 81. Valentines Day
pu no such arrangement has been made for this year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
STRIKING BURGLARS NTH IN UMBRELLA.

A PLUCKY woMAN's ACT-HER SICK DAUGHTER
FRIGHTENED BY A REVOLVER.
John A. Ehin, rich German, who lives at No.
164 Second-st., reported at Police Headquarters
last night the particulars of a robbery which had
taken place at his house His daughter Margaret,
a room on the second floor At o'clock yesterday
morning she woke up at hearing strange noises in
the room. and in the dim light she saw the forms Of
two muscular burglars, who were pulling open bu-
reau drawers. The young woman screamed with
fright, and one of the burglars rushed at her as
though about to strike her. The frightened woman
covered down. and the burglar who young
man. asked her where her father kept his money.
She replied that she did not know.
You do" said the thief. "Tell US or | will"
and as he spoke he drew pistol and cooking ii, pre-
sented ii at her head.
The gIrl tainted. ~
When she revived the burglars were still in the
ROOM But they Immediately ran out on the land
ing as they heard light football. Outside in the
hall the burglars encountered Mrs. Ehln IN her
nightclOthes She had been aroused, and thinking
that her daughter needed assistance, she was gong
to her She did not lose her presence of mind when
she met the two thieves, but boldly picked up an
umbrella and struck at the foremost burglar. The
man with an oath jcrked the harmless weapon from
Mrs Ehins hand and threw it down on the first floor
below. Then the pair ran down the steps also and
disappeared through the front door.
An investigation showed that the thieves had
come in through the window OF Miss Ehln's room,
and that they had secured articles worth $500, con,
slsting of two gold and two silver watches and
other jewery.
Meantime the sick girl lies at deaths door from
nervous shock and fright.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
THE SENATE AND BANKING MEASURES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The special order
for the day in the Senate the bill introduced by Mr.
Mcpherson and reported favorably by Mr. Bayard rom
the Committee Finance. The bill provides that upon
the deposit Of any United States bonds bearing interest
in the required by law. any National
banking association making the same shall be entitled 10
receive from the Controller OF the Currency circulating
OF different denominations, IN blank, registered
and cOuntersgned provided bylaw. not exceeding IN
amount the par value Of the bonds deposited:
provided that at time shall the total amount OF sucn
notes issued any such association exceed the amount
at such time actually paid In OF its capital stock Inc
bill repeats all laws and parts of laws inconsistent Win
Its provisions.
Mr.. Sherman offered amendment providing that IL
any Of the bonds deposited should bear rate OF annual
interest higher than per cent, additional crcuang
notes should be issued, equal In amount to One-alI inc
interest aecruing such bonds before their maturity ID
OF per cent per annum such amount 10 De asce
tanned and stated by the Controller OF the Currency Oh
the first day Of July OF each year hereafter. - 80,
Messrs Bayard Sherman and Mcpherson addressed cue
Senate the former and the latter in support OF the bill
and Mr.. Sherman in support OF his amendment NO ac-
ton was taken and the matter went over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
BUCKNER ON BI-METALLIsM.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Representative
Buckner, chairman Of the Committee on Banking ana
Currency has written letter on bLmetallism TO W. NJ
Boucher, Of New-York. Mr.. Buckner says In part; 81
am in hearty sympathy with your effort to organize an
International Bi-Metallc Association for the United
States, and II my name is worth anything toward
aiding IT, you are at liberty TO use IT,
The present is propitOus period for en-
tightening the public mind upon the necessity and
importance OF cooperation among the chief commercial
nations OF the world In fixing permanent relation pc
the two money metals. In the United States the
victory OF blmetasm Is already assured and monomet
asm among the things Of the past and believe tnat
the whole people OF the United States will rejoice with
exceeding Joy when the great powers OF the world unite
in agreement for fixed ratio between the TWO metals
and for their free and unrestricted coinage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
THE METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING.

AT the meeting of the MedicO-Legal Society
in Mott Memorial Hall last night paper on Conclusion
of the spine in Railway Injuries" by Dr H. H. Johnson
OF BROOKLYN which was read at former meeting was
discussed by DIR. J. S. Wight Dr. J. NJ. Carnochan,
c. G.. Garrison, OF Camden, n. J George
H. Yeamans, DIR. W. ]. Lewis, Of Hartford
Dr. W. G. Holcombe and others. Amos G. Hal, OF
Brooklyn read paper in opposition to proposed essla
tive bill that mad been reported by committee OF the so
cety The bill was called AN act to provide Tor the des
iepatou OF medical experts and for their attendance ana
Examination as witnesses in certain trials and proceed
ings" -. -. ...tnod
Clark Beu the chairman. spoke OF the loss sustained
nv the society I'm the death OF General o. H. Palmer ana
W. G. Davis memorial OF General falns oorIp no
death OF J. IL Harnett also noticed A conlnu1
nicaflon was read from large number or doctors anu
lawyers OF Philadelphia asking for the COOPERATION Oh Tue
socety ip forming similar organization IN tna city III
Tobn CaTnochan was elected to I'LL the vacancy causeu
nv the resgna0n OF Dr. NJ. Il. Henry from the ferma-
nent Commission Of the society.
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CHARGES AGAINST 4 MINISTER.
FORGING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BY
A CHURCH.


10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
NORWALK Ohio, Feb. 13.-The trouble be-
tween the Rev. G. Wosselus, pastor OF the Congrega-
onal Church here with his congregation originated in
letter received from d. II. Cooley, OF Morgan Park,
Ill The letter says;
My acquaintance with George W. Wesseius began
wear or so he settled in Mt. Carroll, Ill. Not long
afterward he charged with forging church letter
from Carthage, and presenting IL 10 the courch OF Cedr
Falls The Council found him guilty; but SIX or the
Council including myself recommended That In view
of his punishment, already great, the cnuTeh
restore him 10 membership This was done We uld TINS
afev and ilfuy forged that church letter But soon
had conclusive evidence The genuine letter was
smDly one OF dismissOn with no recommendation In II,
which unsatisfactory 10 MIN rms anu MS persistent
of the forgery sufficient induce the church
TO rescind az unanimously theI action and publish
him to the world.
The Rev NJ Wesselius feels that he has been shame
fully treated all the way through; that he has been
snubbed by certain leading members; that they have
circulated fasehOOds concerning him among this church
peope which have reached the ears OF outsiders and
thereby creating false and damaging impression In the
minds Of the people concerning HIM He says that he
has suffered all these false allegations without
a nurmur because his term OF pastOrate over the
church was about to expire, and he did
not desiring to bring any further trouble upon the
church 80, 49, ,,-,,
claim that he has deceived them IN number OF WAYS
that he was turned OF two Baptist churches IN i
nOs and Iowa before coming TO Norwak that ne Ioree
his letter OF recommendation to "a church IN iowa tn
his wife procured divorce from him because OK MS u
goverua6le temper and not III person 10 i've VIII,
and that be has been engaged In some queS'iON0''
Last night the executive committee decided to cal
church council to take action upon the ehiuses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
WHY GENERAL RosECRASs WAS RETIRED FROM
THE GUARDIANSHIP.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUSE.l

THE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-lt has leaked out to-day
that the Democratic caucus yesterday was not so
harmonious body as it is generally represented
to have BEEN 1t is said that the chairman,
General ROsecrans was unable TO see any reason for
a caucus at all but sufficient number of Democratic
Congressman wanted one held to make it necessary
for him to call it, 1t is further said that General
Rosecrans was anxious to retire from the chair
manship. but that many members of the caucus de-
sired change.
Senator-eect Blackburn had a candidate for the
place. but after considerable quiet canyassing
he found that his fayorite could not win;
AS the next best thing Mr.. Black burn proposed
the name of William S. Holman aud
supported the nomination in ringing speech.
Messrs Morrison, Randall and other leaders re-
NAMED mute, either from surprise some other
motive and it seemed probable that Holman
would be chosen when Texas representative
sprang to his feet. He paid high tribute to the
Indiana candidate but he said there was another
man, a dear personal friend of Holman, a man
whom they all loved and respected who
had grown gray during long years OF hon
orable service to the Democratic party.
That man ought to be made chairman. he then
nominated s. s. Cox, and he was duly elected.
1t is thought that General ROsecrans Is regarded
by many members of his party as too " straight
laced I'm other words. too conscientious man to
be chairman during Presidential year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL.

The Gallia took out 100 cabin passenger 5
yesterday Among them President Potter of Union
College +. T. Potter and the Misses Potter. Mrs ]. c.
Dyer with Commander Pearson and Mrs Pearson, Mrs.
S. s. Whiting, OF Newport with Mrs. o. Belmont and the
Misses whiting OArmOur, Alexander Taylor, General
starring j. r. Bush, Miss Buckley j. S. Hamilton Brown.
MI and Mrs. W. S. Culbertson and Miss Culbertson.
Matthew Gray, Christian Gray, Z. B. Hambey, Mrs. A.
David NJ. Campbell, Captain S. d. Dins-
more, DR.. S. DelanO. DR.. Hamilton Griffin,
W. de Hover, E. l.. Heidesheimer, T. r. Hitchcock Mr.
Hutton, f. G. Harris E. b Hslsey, Percy 8. HOy Samuel
A. Irving, J. l. Kirklord Z. La MOntagn Mr.. and Mrs
j. T. Lester and the sses Lester the Rev. Dr. Meigs,
Captain Mackenzie j. @. McCOOk, Madame Hardly AS
sisant superior General of the order OF Ladies OF the
Sacred Heart and Madame Jones', Superior of the
academies aud schools OF the order IN Eastern dy
siou Mr. and Mrs. H. j. de Morez 0yens. Henry s. Pre-
v0s J. W. Paige, Mr.. and Mrs I. Payson, r. p Sands
W p scrymser. F. L. 'WintOn, Dr.. W. ID. Wbyto and
James " Newberry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
THE TRIMBLE EXTRACTION CASE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The President sent
TO the Senate to-day report from the Secretary Of State
I'm regard to OF Alexander Trmble, American
citizen whose extraditiOn has recently been demanded
by the Government Mexico for crimes alleged TO have
Deen committed by him in that republic, from whose
Justice he said to have fled and sought an asylum in
the United States The Secretary gives the full history OF
the case up to the liberation OF Irlmble'
and discusses length the legal aspects, including the
treaty obligations Of the United States The secretarys
paper concludes as follows: "A treaty Is contract and
must be 10 construed II confe upon the President only
the power to perform that contract. understand the
treaty. with Mexico as reading thus THE President shall
be bound to surrender any person guilty Of crimes unless
such person is q citizen Of the United States. Such
being the construction OF the treaty, and believing
that the time prevent violation OF the law OF extra
dtion was before the citizen left the jurisdiction OF the
United States teegraphed the Governor OF Texas that
an American citizen could not legally be held under the
treaty for extradton 1t would be great evil that those
guilty Of high crime, whether American citizens or not
houd 90 unpublished; but even that result could not
Justify an usurp..tion OF power
"On further reflection ivew OF the fact that fourteen
OF our treaties with other nations contain provisions den-
tcal with that contained In our treaty with Mexico and
also with fact that the safety aud peace OF
society on the frontier would be greatly injured II crim
nails because citizens Of this country could here find an
asylum and 20 unpublished, concluded the question
was one of too much importance to be settled by the
dctum OF any individual but should receive Judicial de-
termination and TO this end 1 telegraphed the
officers to hold the accused until they received
other directions The accused had, however
after my first telegram, been discharged. now
proposed 20 inform the officers In Texas who, sub
ect 70 the supervision Oh she srsudas Of The ae
Ssssd should i''AI Be- made that another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
GUESTS OF JUSTICE FIELD.
DAVID DUDLEY FIELDS BIRTHDAY ANNIvERsARY-
SOCIAL INCIDENTS.

SOCIAL INCIDENTS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Justice and Mrs.
Field gave dinner marty this evening to celebrate the
birthday anniversary of David Dudley Field who was
seventy-nine years old to-day. There were twenty
covers and the table was decorated with roses the
central ornament being English pheasants The Pres
dent sat on Mrs Fields right the Chief Justice sitting on
her left Justice Field at the opposite end OF tne
table with Senator Edmunds on his right ana Speaker
Carlisle on his left David Dudley Field sat on the rgn
OF the President the Secretary of state sitting opposite
The other guests were Justice Harlan justice
BatchfDr Senator Gibson, Representative Randall the
Rev. Henry Field, Cyrus W. Field. Representatives
Hewitt Tucker and Dorsheimer. Justice Gray, Mrs
Dudley Field IT,. and Senator Bayard. Mrs. Dudley
Field r will remain for several weeks the guest OF
Justice and Mrs Field.
At the Cabinet reception at the residence OF tine
Secretary Of War to-day. dancing was an added atrao
ton Mrs Lincoln assisted by Mrs Russell Harri-
SON Miss schenok Miss Ella sturgis Miss Ida Miller,
Miss Cullom Miss sherre aud Miss Riddle to time Inc
Children were T also part OF the merry company
Mrs. L. z. Letter gave luncheon party to-day IN
The Army and Navy German Club gave german this
evening. Mrs. Lincoln received the guests. ,-,,o,
Marshal and Mrs. McMichael gave reception, which
was attended by large number of persons many OF the
guests going later to the german 100
Mr. ard Mrs Blaine their daughter and two sons were
among the guests Mt the diplomatic reception last even
ing. Nellie Arthur. who was present IN the blue room
Miss McEroy, wore blue silk and china crepes Mr. and
Mrs John b. Alley and daughter, Colonel ana Mrs.
Ingerso and daughters will start on Monday for New
Mexico. They go in special car and VIII be absent
about three weeks. Mrs. IngersOu assisted by the
Misses Ingersol Mrs C. P Farwel and Mis- Ida Earwen
held large reception to-day, many friends calling 10
wish them pleasant journey. - a..
The Harvard Club recently organized here gave It's
first annual dinner at Wormleys this evening IHere
were over fifty at table, among whom were J0hn kng
OF New York John d. Long DOrman b. Eaton. j. q D.
Davis, George b. Loring George i; Adams ma val ~
blaine Clifford Richardson, Theodore Lyman General n
L. Anderson W. A. Richardson and Colonel Alexander
Bliss The first toast to Old Harvard was received 1D
with three rOusng cheers and was responded 10 by Johh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
TILE WEATHER REPORT. 15.s--'
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-FOr New-England,
rain and snow. and cloudy followed by partly cloudy
weather. southwest winds becoming variable, slight
fall in temperature nearly stationary barometer In south
ern portions rising barometer in northern portions
For the Middle Atlantic States local rains colder
cloudy weather sOuthvesery winds becoming variable
and probably shifting to northwestery generally higher
barometer. $500
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley light rains, gener
ally colder partly cloudy weaneridurng THURSDAY yar-
able winds generally from north to west on Ihursuay
with higher barometer
the Lower Lake region local SHOWS or rain ana party
cloudy slightly colder weather. variable winds, generaly
south west. slight rise followed by falling oar
omeer and rising temperature on Thursday afterhooh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
PREPARIyG TO ELECT DELEGATES

Joseph Pool, Gilbert r. Halves and NJ. NJ.
Budlong we're appointed last week by the E1eoutlV
Committee OF the Youag Mems Kepupncah Ci"p 10 pre-
a esolron with regard 70 electIng delegates from
,h coDre.sional districts the National Convention
They have reported "That the State Central Committee
ha r.ou,sted 10 issue call for the electionAof two
delegates from each of the Congressional districts OF this
&c. Cn,sl COMMITTEES considers that IL does not possess
the powar 10 issue the CALI special committee Is recon-
sto 40 what may be necessary 70 enable the re
beans of tbs Congressional districts 10 eject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14

MserPress from Adrian, Mimi, says; "Marsn Riley,
farmer living eight miles north OF here,
who has been missing for several dayA
was found to-day murdered and covered up
In straw stack on his own farm by search party.
Reys wife died about three years ago. He leaves thrpe
children. The Oldest boy OF sixteen, Is absent to-day
and Is suspected Of having committed the deed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-14
A REPORT ON MEXICO. :.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Mr. Ninimo, Chief
OF the Bureau OF Statistics has prepared report on the
commercial Industrial aud transportation interests Of
Mexico with special reference TO the railroads In
course of construction from the United States into that
country. The report also treats Of the climate, agrcu
tural and mineral resources Of Mexico the intense pub
lie interest in that country the subject OF railroad
communication with the United States, and the security OF
life and property Mexico map mas been prepared to
accompany report printed in cOlOr showing the ee
vatiOns below 1000 feet up TO aud above oOOO rect
Thomas Nckerson, President of the Mexican Central
Railway has Informed Mr. Eimm0 that the first train
will pass that road from FL Paso the City OF Mcxi
90 ahn Anril i