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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

Those doleful philosophers who tell us that tho
worlds population is increasing rapidly that in
little while there won't be room for us all, have
collected their statistics without reckoning on the
fasting craze. Minnesota woman is the latest
victim Of the mania to starve ones self TO death If
this thing goes on it may accomplish more IN the way
of human extinction than wars and pestilence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

The death OF Mrs. Emily Graves Williston, of
East Hampton Mass recalls an interesting story of
New-England thrift and banevolence. Sixty-two
wears ago Mrs. WillistOn was employing few faml-
lies In the town of Williamsburg in covering but
tons. The industry grow, and was taken in hand
by the lady's husband who in time amasscd fort
unc by it. He became n generous patron of Am-
herst College and the founder of Willston Semi
nary Mr.. Wilston died in 1874, ana since then.
M before. Mrs. Wilston has given away largo sums
To further various good She is even said to
have lived IN frugal manner in order that she
might distribute her income Tor benevolent pur-
poses The town library Of East Hampton. local
charities. benevolent societies and struggling West
ern collegos have received substantial assistance
from her. Tho remainder of her estate consisting
of the homestead valued at $685. 900, and $l5O,OOO
is boqucathed to Wlllston Seminary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19


front in some things besides politics-checkers
for instance. Barker, of Boston, the
American champion, recently held his
own against Wyllie, the Scotch
man and he defeated Priest, of Philadelphia.
But in the present checker contest at ProVl-
dence, Freeman, colored man, has won three
games, Barker none, and eighteen have been
drawn.
The cable dispatches some days ago contained
slight references to Prince Bismarck's seven
tieth birthday; but letter printed In IHE
TRIBUNE this morning gives much clearer I'M
preston of the heartiness and interest OF the
occasion than has hitherto been published. All
that popular affection and imperial favor could
devise was done to honor the founder OF Ger
man unity. Although it was mainly sentl-
mental occasion, two or three million marks in
hard cash were dexterously mingled with the
other gifts. Republics may be ungrateful, but
certainly empires are not.
TEE TRIBUNE's cable dispatches show that
in London, as in other European capitals, peace
between England and Russia is regarded as
certain; and what is, perhaps better lndca-
ton in such matters, stocks and bonds abroad
are not so depressed as they have been. The
change in the situation seems to be entirely due
to the Ameers attitude. He is not willing to
fight Russia himself nor to let England enter
Afghanistan. Under the circumstances, there
fore. Great Britain could hardly do anything
but yield before the aggressions of Russia
Penideh will be coded of course; but it is to be
done through the Boundary Commission, which
will reduce England's humiliation considerably.
10 u
honor"
The marines and ue-jackets sent to the
Isthmus to protect the Pacific Railway and
other American property may not have chance
TO do any fighting but our letter from special
correspondent on board the Acapulco
shows that they would be in a good cOndi-
ton for it if trouble should occur after they
are landed. The trip on the Acapulco
has not been without its discomfOrts, bat the
men and officers at no time lost their enthusi-
asm The more details that are received from
Aspinwall describing the outlook there, the
deeper grows every Americans regret that a
few hundred OF these same marines were not
on hand when the place fell into the hands of
the rebels.
This is the time of year that the fancies of
the very young man lightly turn to thoughts OF
athletic sports; but he gratifes his amabe de-
sires only after great deal of trouble. The
places where cricket, lacrosse or football can
be played in this neighborhood are few and far
between indeed they are not nearer than
Staten Island. Williamsburg or Prospect Park,
unless the players belong to one OF the two or
three city sporting clubs and thus much valu-
able time is wasted in going to and from. This
is as it ought not to be. Baseball is occasion
ally allowed in Central Park, and it is hard to
see why the same privileges can not DO ac-
corded to lacrosse or cricket clubs in the upper
meadows of the Park, under proper restrictions.
The Park is not large, but it would not be hurt
II few acres we're set aside for the use OF diff
ferent clubs on different days. In that way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

No doubt is left that the dread Asiatic contagion
has hibernated In Spain IL has never fingered
over into IA second summer abroad without inyad-
ing America. The lessons of previous epldemics
ought TO bo sufficient to teach every househ older
the necessity of precaution. Disinfectants not
costly. and the common instincts of selfdefence
should overcome the American tendency TO put off
the preparations that must surely DO made to fght
the cholera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

There is no little discussion among State poll
ticians over the change made by President Cleye-
land in the little post Office of Holland Patent.
Oneida County. This is the village which was
once Mr.. Clevolands homo. The Republican in
cumbent of that Office, ID. Angeles, was one Of the
siguers of the famous Oneida County protest
against Mr.. Blaine. and was ranked as Mugwump
of the Mugwumps. Angeles received his Office
from Mr.. Arthur IL was expected by Democrats
aud Mugwumps and Republicans that he would
certainly be retained. lie has been removed, how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

This is sad and very improper. The oiliceseekers
who still hang around Washington have begun to
speak of the President - that BANKED Buffalo
Sheriff" They should not talk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

The Administration is only six weeks old. and
The World, which went on It's bond before election
il already humping 1t IN the eye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-19

An Independent journal says the President trying to
place the Democratic party ON foundation rs defcAt
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
General Notes.

The New York Board of Aldermen, at their
meeting yesterday, resolved to attend the funeral
in a body.
The Secretary of the Navy has ordered the
chiefs of the various bureaus ana Commander
Mccall to attend the obsequies of General Grant
General Fitzhugh Lee, accompanied by Maj.
c. II. Smith, will leave Alexandria for New
York, to-day, to attend the obsequies of General
Grant
The Grant family spent a quiet day at the
Fifth Avenue hotel. General Sherman called in
the morning, but there were no other visitors
during the day.
The brokers Of London who are interested in
American markets have agreed to refrain from
doing business on Saturday, as mark Of re-
spect to the memory of General Grant
Gen. Lloyd Aspinwall has set apart the streets
upon which the civic division of the funeral is to
form on Saturday. The division will consist of
four subdivisions The subdivisions will form
on Great Jones street and Lafayette place
r. E. Gibson, prominent ex-Confederate, of
Gainesville, Tex, publishes card calling on
the people OF Texas to honor the memory of
General Grant by subscribing for monument to
him, but TO have the monument erected in
Texas
A large crowd of people from Appomattox
Courthouse assembled yesterday morning and
draped the house in which Generals Grant ard
Lee signed the terms of surrender, in April 1865
1t is proposed to allow the draping to remain
thirty days, out of respect to the memory of
General Grant
The second days proceedings of the ex-con-
federate reunion at Austin, Tex, consisted of
number ofspeeches from ex-confederate gener
ais all of whom eulogized the soldiery ability,
courage and magnanmity of General Grant.
Appropriate resolutions were unanimously
passed, and telegraphed to Mrs Grant.
The President yesterday issued the following
executive order; 1T is hereby ordered that the
several executive departments, the Department
OF Agriculture and the government printing
Office be closed tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 7, at 3
o'clock p. NJ, to enable such employees as may
desire to attend the funeral of the late exPresi-
dent General Grant in New York"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
WHEN
COTTON, CORN AND WHEAT.
Condition and Prospects of the Crops in the
Middle District.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 6.-The crop report
for the Memphis district which embraces west
ern Tennessee, north Mississippi, north Arkansas
and north Alabama, to be issued tomorrow by
Hill, Fontaine & Co., will say: The weather
during July, in the man was favorable to cot
ton. The long heated term which prevailed
throughout the district, from July Is, to Aug. /,
however had it's effect on the growing crops,
and in many localities damage is reported from
drought to both cotton and corn. Arkansas and
Tennessee have suffered most in this respect,
and some few in Mississippi report crops needing
rain badly. The cotton plant is forming, bloom
ing and boiling well, as general rule,
throughout the district, and its condition is inn
provement as compared with last year. Picking
will commence towards the close of August, but
will not become general throughout the district
until about Sept TO- The unexceptonable fine
prospects for corn, which were indicated last
month, have undergone some slight change
owing to the drought, but rule the yield of
this cereal will be more than ample to supply all
home wants, and in many sections will be raised
the finest crop ever known in the history of the
past ten years. In an aggregate of 318 re-
sponses as to weather, 280 report the weather
during July as having been favorable
to cotton and SO unfavorabe, 270 re-
report 1t more favorable than last
year; thirty two less favorable and sixteen about
the same; ninety report that rain is needed
badly. AS to forming, blooming and boiling,
9O8 report the plant as forming, blooming and
boiling we'll. and ten not so we'll AS to condi-
ton of the crop, 296 report the crop in good
condition, eighteen in fair condition, and four in
poor condition; 278 report it in better condition
than last year, twenty IN poorer condition, and
twenty in about the same condition Picking
will commence about August Is, but will not
become general throughout the district until
lbout September TO-
Corn-Two hundred and eighty four report
the corn crop in good condition, twenty in fair
condition, and fourteen in poor condition. owing
to the drought.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
THE MILITARY TELEGRAPH CORPS.
The Survivors Hold Meeting by Telegraph
and Pass Resnlntions.

ana faSS IeSOluLlCnS.
CHICAGO, Aug 6.-Pursuant to the call OF
William r. Plum, president of the Society Of
Military Telegraphers of the late war, through
out the union, to take action upon the death Of
General Grant, by the kind courtesy of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, tee
graphic meeting of the survivors of the corps
was held to-day, Mr.. Plum presiding at Chicago,
William B. Somerville at New York Robert B.
Lines president of the DISTRICT of Columbia
branch, at Washington Il. A. DAWN at Boston,
William B. Wilson at Philadelphia, Joseph An
derson at Buffalo, George Cole at Columbus, 7.
E. Moreland at Pittsburg L. C. Wier at
Cincinnati, L. A. Somers at Cleveland, Duncan
T. Bacon at Indianapolis, E. N. Shape at
Milwaukee, l. McMlchael at Minneapolis C. w.
Hammond at st. Louis L. H. Korti president
OF Western branch, al Omaha; J. H. Nichols
president of Colorado branch, at Denver; d. E.
Martyn president of Kansas City branch, at
that place, and Col r. c. Clowry at San Fran
CISCO The president submitted resolutions
which had been prepared for that purpose to
the members assembled at the above named
cities, Hsd others the various telegraphic cir
cults and received the most hearty and unani-
nous Endorsement thereof At some of the
local Offices he was advised by the local presi
dents Many feeling addresses were made.
The following is a copy of the resolutions
Whereas, For quarter of a century we have
watched with greatest pride the of L. S. Grant
and ever found III him the elements of successful
general and statesman and of q true citizen devot
edly attached to his countryi and,
Whereas, During the Rebellion the elegraphic corps
Important department of the army the field
and used extent greater then before or since
and,
Whereas, General Grant, kindly remndful of our
services, has testified repeatedly the efficiency and
integrity of the corps of military telegraphers who
were hourly nrusted with the most confidential in
formation during those many years of war; and,
Whereas, it is fitting We who were honored by his
friendship and great confidence should have place in
the general expression of grief the loss of whose
pure and ovabe character added luster to the fame
of America greatest citizen and soldier. Therefore,
be it
Resolved, that secretary be instructed to pur
chase portrait of our great commander these
resolutions to be written hereunder, and to Frame
drape and produce the at all of reunions,
d token of affection for the hero of Appomattox.
And be it
Resolved that extend to his bereaved family our
most sincere sympathy
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
The EX-COnfederateS.

New YORK, Aug. GA committee has been
appointed by the ex-confederate soldiers to re-
present Southern soldiers at the funeral Among
those on the committee are Generals Lorng
Lilley, Dockery and Clirgman, Colonels Sneed,
Duff, Sterrett and Anderson, and Majors Clark,
Quincy, McNulty, De Fontain, Sussdorf and
Bridgeford, and others.
General Gordon. of Georgia, who, at Spottsyl
vania Court house, Va, checked General Han
cocks advance through the captured salient, on
the 18th of May 1864 and who commanded one
wing OF Lees army, and made the last assault
upon General Grants lines at Appomattox, has
been appointed aide to General Hancock for the
funeral ceremonies at the burial of General
Grant
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
Condition of the Wheat Crop.

ST. LOUIS, Aug 6-The Globe Democrat pub
fishes tabulated statement of over 800 replies
received by David B. Kirk & Co., -four merch-
ants, from milling correspondents in Kansas,
Illinois, Indiana and Missouri, in relation to the
wheat crop of 1885. as compared to that of 1884
The millers are regarded as being the most con-
servative in their estimates and the compilation
is for that reason regarded on Change as being
very valuable and reliable. The yields are
generally reported to be very small, compared to
those of 1884 and the quality is also represented
ss being very poor. Quite a number call the
wheat rejected and screenings, while others say
it is unfit for millers use. Many, however, say
that while the yield is small the quality is better.
Through southern Kansas great damage is re-
ported by reason of the floods, and in other sec
tions the wheat is said to be very cheaty.
For this reason in many sections the mers are
paying only about half what they paid on Aug.
3 of last year, while in other sections they are
paying more but in the latter instances the pur
chases reported are of old grain, while the low
prices are for new and poor grain.
The inquiry was also directed toward ascer
tanning the amount of the crop of 1884 still in
the hands of the farmers, and in warehouses.
The following are the average percentages for
each State; Old wheat, amount still on haEd-
Kansas, 10 80 per cent of the crop of 1884; Mis-
souri, per cent Illinois, 8 per cent; Indiana,
10 per cent. The yield of the new crop as com
pared TO that of last year is So per cent. for
Indiana; ~. 75 per cent. for Missouri; 81 per
cent. for Kansas, and 32 % per cent. for Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
Incidents at the City Hall.

New YORK, Aug 6-Yesterday Colonel Grant
was asked if he would consent to the placing Of
Grand Arand Army badge upon the breast of
the dead General. The son acceded, and to-day
Senior Vice commander John H. Johnson, of the
United States Army Post, pinned the token
upon the Generals breast. Consent had also
been given the military order of the Loyal
Legion to fix upon the breast of the remains the
token of that organization
Mayor Grace. this morning, sent the following
communication to Commissioner of Public Works
Rolin N. Squire:
I'm Difference to the expressed wish of some OF
the friends and admirers of General Grant, you
are hereby directed to remove from the front
Of the City Hall the verses inscribed thereon"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
MINOR MATTERS.
No Clear Title to- the Burial Place Can BE
Conveyed.

No Clear Title to the Burial Place Can BE
Conveyed.
New YORK, Aug. Incorporation Counsel
Lacombe today sent to Mayor Grace commun-
ication regarding a resolution passed by the
Board Of Aldermen regarding the assigning of
plot Of ground in Riverside Park for General
Grants sepulture. The Mayor had asked the
Corporation Counsel whether if he the Mayor
approved the resolution, it would be legally
operative. The Corporation Counsel holds that
the land referred to in the resolution is not an
absolute fee, but fee in trust for certain pur-
poses. The land thus acquired cannot be given
away by the city, nor, if it were held in fee sim
pie absolute, could it be so conveyedby the Com
mon Council. The sinking fund commissioners
only could convey itbut the provisions state that
they must sell it at public auction. He says he
is of the opinion that if the resolution was
signed by the mayor it would be legally inop
eratlve to eifectsthe cession of the ground pro-
posed. The park commissioners had the power
TO grant the right of sepulture and OF course
the assent of the Board of Health was neces-
sary prerequisite to any burial within the city
limits.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07

Brigadiergen Madison Drake will report to General
Plume for position in line.
3. Company D, First Minnesota Guard, Captain
Bean, left resting below Grand street
4. The Capital City Guards, Capt. F. S. Kelly, left
resting Grand street.
s. Union Veteran Corps, District of Columbia
Capt. s. E. Thompson, First Company, Capt. II. E.
Vrell resting on right of Capital City Guards.
.. Battalion OF four Companies Virginia State
troops LieutenantcoOnel NJ. Spottswood, left rest
ing below and near Broome street.
z. First Regiment Massachusetts Infantry Col. A.
E. Wellington, left resting on Broome street
8. Second Regiment Connecticut n. e.. Col. Wal
ter j. Leavenworth, right of First Massachusetts,
g.. Gate City Guard, Atlanta, Ga, Lieut.. William
10. First Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Theodore
E. Weidershem.
IL. Second Division n G., s. N. Y, Major-genera
G.. e. Molleneux
II Three companies veteran Zouaves (colored); Co
lunbia Guards; Garibadi Legion; Italian Rifle Guard
Columbia Guard; Second Company Washington Con
tinental Guard; Tenth Regiment n. Y. Volunteers
Veteran Zouave Associations Veteran Association
16oth Regiment n Y. Volunteers; Governors Foot
Guard, Hartford, Conn; The Old Guard, Major
Mclean.
l3. First Division n. G., s. NY, General Shaer
left resting on north side of Fourteenth street, at
Union Square.
The United States troops, consisting of in
fantry, marines, blue jackets and artillery of
the navy, constituting brigade, under the com
mand of Commander II. B. Robeson, Z. S. n;
Captain Rudolphs light battery and four COM
panies of foot artillery Fifth United States
Artillery, under the command of Major Will
dreck, U. S. A, and battalion of United States
Engineers, will be formed in column on Broad
way, with the head resting near Park Place
Should the veteran organizations, Grand army
posts under command of Major-general Daniel
e. Sickles desire to cross the line formed on
Broadway for the purpose of occupying the west
side, every facility for doing so viii be given
them
When MAJOR general Winfield s. Hancock, U.
S. A, commanding the escort column preceding
the column of United States troops has passed
UP Broadway and Fifth avenue and cleared the
right of the line, it will break into column and
commence the march. In passing the Fifth
avenue Hotel all bands will play.
A uniformed fireman will be stationed at each
of the fire alarm boxes along the line to issue
ambulance calls should they be required.
Regiments Of infantry from the First Divis
ion, n. e., n. Y, and the United States bat
terry of artillery will fire three volleys and salvos
upon the completion of the ceremonies.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07


LONDON, Aug 6.-Lord Randolph Churchill,
Secretary of State for India, introduced the
Indian budget in the House of Commons this
evening, He announced deficit of 81 ,029, 900,
which he said had resulted from an outlay of
e4l6, 900 greater than the estimates, while the
revenue had received 9568, 000 He thought it
unfair and Unjust to make financial statement
under such depressing circumstances. The late
government, not Lord Salisbury or Lord Duffer-
in, was to blame for this state of affairs. He
condemned the Marquis of Ripon, the late Vice
roy of India, for not looking ahead. The extra
permanent military charge, he said, would prob
ably reach CO, ,000,0 900 yearly. He declared that
economy was the only way of meeting the de-
felt
The Marquis of Harrington protested against
Lord Randolph Churchils course in attacking
Lord Rlpon without giving him notice that would
enable him to prepare defense Lord Harting-
ton then proceeded to Justify the Indian policy
of the late government. Lord Churchill excused
himself on the ground that he was placed in an
unusual position, having to explain, a large
deficit.
The House formally agreed to the Indian
budget
The debate on the criminal bill was continued.
The House rejected the clause which aimed at
the imprisonng and fning of persons guilty Of
recently appeared in the Pail Mail Gazette. The
clause imposing like penalties upon men con-
vcted of soliciting women on the public streets
was also rejected.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-08-07
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Purchasers Under the Old Law Desire the
Benefits of the New.

LONDON, Aug. G-Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
Chancellor of the ExcheQuer replying to the
quest Of the purchasers of Irish church and
elebe-lands, under the land act, that the
amounts of their purchase moneys be reduced
so that their purchases may be made equally
advantageous with those to be made under the
new land-purchase act, says that the govern
ment are unable to reopen the question concern
ing lands already sold. The Chancellor promises
however, that the government will do all in its
power to assist the purchasers under the land
act TO secure the desired modification by extend
ing their periods of repayment, and reducing
the interest on the loans made them with which
to purchase