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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10

las:es to csbao. s CO. ;f Vessel to Dayton
AZ City island light sHG clou sS. ~'a'' ''
wn Ne s miles, T SOIL S'
CLEARED.
Steamer Coran fBr) Menzies. IondonHenderson Bros.
Steamer City Of Chicago tBr) Watkins Liverpool via
Steamer Saint Romans tBr, Campbell Liverpoo-watson.
steamer Ham%onia Ger. schwensen. Hamburg via Ply.
steamer Capuet lBrl. Thompson. Havana and Mexican
Steamer Alene @ seaer. Kingston-pm rorwood Co
Ssa%s santiago Cotton Nassau St JagO and Cienfuesos
steamer Trinidad OBJ. Fraser, Hamilton, Bermuda-A
Steamer Delaware. winnett. charleston-J W ountard
Steamer euyandotte Kelley, Newport News and West
Point va-old Dominion ss CO; o,.- sn,.s
Steamer Martha stevens Chance Baltmore-J kEems
IS Co. "''' '-'''''' ''..',' $3.50
Bark Dockan (swed Isaaksep. Port Nata-Corner Bros
Bark Guilherme port. Borda. oporto- Hagemeyer &
Bark Carrie Hecxc. Prince. Montevdeo-J Winchester
Bark Alice Dyer, sagua-Avilcs Bros.
SAILED.
Steamers CIV o. Chicago for Liverpool Richmond London;
state Of Nebraska Glasgow Cydonla Leth nammona ana
Trinidad Bsrnaaa 'city Augusta savannah foaaoEe
SnG eamme or Lo1a
Barss NewYor for oporto; Carrie Heckle Montoviaeo;
Doris FckoT Havana Alice sagua Florence stJohns NF
Rowlcdd Hill st John. NB.
Bsoton Banks one for Bristol TaIisman Port Spain.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS
LONDON. April 9-Arved. steamer Australia tBr). NC
Richie. from Boston March ~.
sln-sailed steamer Canada DR. Hadley TOR NewYork
LIyERPooi April S-SaiIed steamers Egypt (Bfl Suhno
for New York; bulgarian (3r. Parry for boston ~,
rsby S 1Rfa narcS 81 liverpool
(and proceeded. ,.,, ~, ~,
mers from New.York April her way to Bremen land
Sailed steamer Ems tGer LEST. from Bremen aence for
New York
NEwcAsiLE Apnl 9-Arrived. Marion tBr), JEFF
fels. from New-York March 20.
PoRT SAID April S-Arriyed, steamer Teddngton (Br)
Clark from NewYork March on her to Jeddah and
BOMBAY.
HAVANA April o-Arrved. steamer Newport Curtis from
NewYork
81 THOMAS April s. sailed. Finance. Mandell.
RIO Janeiro hence for NewYork.
KITE April -Sailed steamer Marlborough tBr). Fra
ser fro BarDadOcs hence for NewYork.
KINGSTON Ja April s-sarled steamer Athos (Br. Low,
for WORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
rxu1-MIMG A WOMAN's BODY.

The body of Marie Siebel, in connection WIN
whose death Frederick KaIch. the midwife OF No
Q 100 ~ecOnd-ave.. is under arrest, was eXhuineu
Yesterday and removed to the Morgue, where an
antoosy will be held and an analysis made OF tle
contents of the stomach. The result VIII not DC
Announced until to-day. Coroner Levy began tne
inouest in the afternoon, at when the suspected
midwife was in attendance. Frdnceska Nestpla
carried in her arms healthy looking infant wnlch
She said was the child of the dead gir. II had
been brought to her by one of the mldw1e co
mestics some days prior to its mothers death. enc
went ON to say thai when she hear mat mare 5ie-
beI was TO be buried in the afternoon OF the DAY
that She died she objected but was told that prompt
burial was necessary as death had resulted from
contagious disease. a. ,i.5
Mrs. Maggie Kari, of No. 314 East One-hundred-
and-soyeutb-st testified that she used to WASH LOT
Mrs Karch She saw the deceased woman IN tne
lattsrs house the day before her death. when tine
patient said: "Oh, Mrs. Karl, | am gong 10 my
eternal rest and owe ii to Mrs Karen; Inc
witness told the latter of this remark ana the MD
wife exclaimed How could she say that"
(instav Siebel said that he was brother Oh the
girl and lived at No. All West Ihirty-ninth-st' ne
saw her for the last time eight months ago. Oh
learning of her death ne weut tC MIS- kaTch ;
home His sister had then been buried. lie nau
conversation with he midwife and she told INN
that his sister owed her money and II be Paid the
debt he mi eht take his sisters property lie 1earu
nothing as to the cause of his sister death ohner
witnesses were examined and the hearing Will DC
resumed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
STATEN ISLAND.

The damage to the North Shore Staten Island
ferry boat f. T.. James. in consequences OF running
on the rocks and subsequently sinking, was so
ght that II repaired WITHIN few hours after
beng taken on The dry-dock. aud the boat resumed
trips Yesterday The services of Capt am Chambers,
who ran her upon the rocks, have been dispensed
with.
SrArIFToN.-Mrs. Charles Watson. who read last
night at tho German Club Rooms, for the benefit OF
II. Marys Parish rs the wife OF an English officer
now ~ command uf regiment engaged ~ quell-
ing the rebellion in the Northwest OF Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
NEWS From THE SUBURBS.
JERSEY CITY.

Ex-Presdent McDormott of the Board of Finance
has Informed the Board of decision rendered by
the United States Supreme Court giving water as
mortgages antedatIng the assessments, which is of
considerable importance TO the city.
George B. Fielder, the new county register. and
Dennis Mclaughlin. the new county clerk were
sworr into office yesterday. Mr.. Mclaughlin ap
pointed Thomas GIlvarry his deputy; Mic acl j.
O'Donne Clerk of the Circuit Court. and James
J. Connolly. Clerk Of the Court of Sessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Tammany General Committee, p m: -. I.
James d. Fish's trial, United states circuit Oour"
Hanging OF George ii. Mills, Brooklyn
HOyt will contest, Surr0gate's Court. -. c,., ,.oo
Richard Grant Whites funeral ST. Marx Cnurch' o''
p. u-.s,
st.. p. III. -. ,,,, ,1,h Marian
Hall, p. m. o,.- rru Ohm
Henry II. Ragans lecture, stenway HAIL. o p III
Meeting OF the Police Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
IONG ISLAND.

AsToRIA-.John j. Halsey, secretary of the Con-
sistorv Of the Reformed Church SAID YESTERDAY
that the report that the Rev. Mr.. McWilhams of
premature and Unauthorized. ... The Lyceum held
a concert aud mock tnnl on Tuesday evening.
Among those who look part were Miss Minnie
Rowland Johnson, Miss Grace Avery and Miss
Lulu Thomson.
SMIrn1owN.-At the election for town officers
on Tuesday, there were live Smiths on the Repub-
licau ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
vARIOTS COYNECTICUT TOWNS.

BRIpGrPoRr-The Rev. Chauncey b. Brewster
of Detroit Mich. for the present Will occupy the
ST. Johns Church pulpit resigned by Dc. Maxcy;...
Tho Historical Society to-day VIII hold It's hrsi
meeting under the new charter.
REpDING.-Darby Green, who was 102 years old
last November, died on Tuesday. He was born IN
Ireland and left seven sons, twcnty-four grand
children and i've great-grandchlldren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
OPENING.

We to-day submit for public n.
spection our mew and elegantly fin.
mished rooms for the display of An
Mantels, Fveplaces, and Tiles. also
elegant and superb designs in Tables
Screens, Pedestals, Easels, Umbrella
Stands, Fire Sets, Music Stands
Book Racks, Lamp Stands, Clocks.
Vases. and other articles of uertu in
Brass, Bronze, Firegih, S;lver
Wrought Iron, and other metals and
ertend an limitation to all interested
IN home establishment to Uiev the dis.
play, JelieUing that the mew and at.
tactiye features shOwn wiN yepay a
UiSt.
]. S. C0N0VER & CO.,
90 and 80 WEST esd-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
THE uETROP0LJTAYS BADLY BEATEN.

A wcl-contested game of baseball was
payed M the Polo Grounds yesterday between the New
YORK League and Metropolitan clubs. The playing
unusually quick and brilliant thc contest lasting
only one hour and twenty-Onc minutes. BrcannOn' :
pcnlng wild at first, but as the game went on ne
secured better control over the ball ana dd some eject
i've work Wech pitched in good form for the League
club and was well supported behind the bat 10y Deasicy
Counor Nelson, Gerhardt and lolbert carried OF the
heldug hOnors and Richardson. COunOr and Orr led In
the batting About 900 spectators were present The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10

TUINGS UNE " OULD NATIIEN HAVE IEFT
UNsnD.-He taking her into dinner).-' Yes. know
Boottc slightly. and | confess don't think much OF
him" she know him little. too. He took me into
dinner a little while ago" He" All, that's just about
all he's lit for !"-lPunc
"In artculo mortice," remarked the wise
carnenter adjusted piece Of timber at right
to another and drove home with several sharp
hows OF his nalet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
NFW-.JERSEY.

HOROKEN.-The Democratic City Executive Com
mittee has repudiated the action of tho Democra-
tic Convention IN approving the nomination OF h..
Y. ;. Bcsson the Re publican candidate Tor Mayor,
and has applied 10 several prominent Democrats
to accept the position, but they all refused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Hotel Bruns,cick-Lord Garmoyle, OF irelanu
- lbsmarie Hotet-Mr. de Bounder dc meis n
Reiean Minister at Washington, and Jonatnn Bourne
member Of the Executive Council OF Massachusetts.
FInh Arenue Hoei-Judge +. H. Bennett, OF BOSTON, anu
George A. Lloyd formerly Colonial treasurer OF Mem
South Wales 49, Giisey House-Pay Inspector Johh H.
Stevenson, L. S. Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
FOREIGN STEAMERS DUE Ar THIS PORT.
SHIPPING NEWS
PORT OF Ew.YoRK......THURsDAY. APRIL 0. 1885
ARRIVED

PORT or Ew.YoRK........THURSDAY. APRIL o. 1885
ARRIVED.
STEAMER nevada (r). Douglass Liverpool March %, and
Queenstown 2. with mdse and passengers TO Gulon Co.
ed n the Bar at lao am.
Duvona (Brl, Young. Glasgow arch 81, Moyle
% with aud to Henderson Bros Arrived Ut
he nj . m
STEAMER ST GERMAN tFrl rraub. Havro March 2s. with
s and TO LOUIS Dc eoan Arrived at tho Bar
steamer Napo Ger, Zimmerman, RIO Janero "A DAYS
c, Thomas DAYS with coffee 10 Arbuckle vessel to
master. Arrived al the Bar at IN.
steamer Ola Dominion, Smitn. Richmond City Point and
Norfolk with mdse passengers Old Dominion S. Co.
steamer Chas Mayer, Anthony Baltimore with coal to
Cor solidatcd Coal Co.
steamer II DimscK. Halett Boston. with mdae 10 ii
shIp T. Gilchrlst, Watts. London 80 days. with cement
and empty barrels 10 order vessel 20 snow y burgess
Mohawk (of QueDec Grassland. Calcutta III days
with mdse 10 Rall Eros; vessel to Mckay & DIX 80,
BITE Economy (3rl knowlton, Cardenos IL Gays WIZ
sugar 10 order. vessel 10 Scammel BroA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
ROCKLAND COUNTY.

T.PrlN.-An unknown man was killed by a
trails on the Northern NcW-Jcrsey Railroad yester-
day. II r. believed that lac intended to commit
suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
MARINE INTELLIG ENOE.

MINIATURE ALIANAC
sun r.es 49, sets $40 aool rises 2iS Moons age 25
Nigh WATER TO-DAY
4 u-sandy Hook 3:Og Gov. IAllnl, 3jj Hell Gate 544
PM.-sandy Hook 349 GOV. Island. i49 Hell Jate 6i29
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
Announcements.
TIE MORNING DRESS.

THE MORNING DRESS.
II is said that ladys standing In seiey can easily DC DC
Indicating that the wearer has not yet
tile rropreties But need be afraid OF beng called
shoidy loneliness Ia apparent by day ght as al
the hops The attendant OF disease
above all those peculiar TO women and which lind
ready Dr. Perces Favorite Prescription" Price
reduced to dollar. BY druggsts
CLUETTS CROWN COLLARS.
Cuffs and Monarch Shirts
are the best OF all
DRINK UNDERWOOD SPRING WATER.
Ask your druggist or grocer for it,
The Best IN the World.
HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. D.,
l44Ler,ngfOn-ave between 2lt1 AMI Sothyss
Hours 70 |, 20 T. Diseases OF tbs Nervous 5yste1
Genito- U rinary organs impotence and ,tsrilitg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
Suicide OF A SENTIMENTAL YOUNG MAN.

The report of a shotgun in an an upper room or
the house No 374 West Thlrty-second-st at $3.50
a m Yesterday startled the family of Louis Althof
who Ind inst finished breakfast Mr.. Althof went
upstairs and found his nephew, Hermann Al
tRof, dead on the floor. The young
man evidently had committed suicide. lie
had placed the muzze of the fowling-plece
i'm his mouth, and sent heavy charge of shot INTO
his BRAIN Mr.. Althof SAID that Hermann was
twenty wears of age and had been employed as a
clerk in Carl Schutzs mineral water factory. ne
was a steady going young man OF sentimental
turn of mind, but not inclined to dissipation. No
canse for his suicide was known but IT was be
lieyed that he had met with disappointment in
love. The family knew that he bad paid marked
attentions 70 a Young woman, but they did not
know that he had been Tilted. They refused to tell
her name. Hermann had lived with his uncle II
several years although bis parents live in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10

the work of erecting the structure yesterday anG
said he supposed it was for HIM, he ssaI asking
that no autopsy he held upon his BODY,
and the Coroner accedod to the request ArranggS
mems have been made for the burial OF NILS WIN
his deceased wife IN Cypress Hills Cemetery. Inc
funds for the burial expenses have been raised Ny
William Clyde the leather merchant Win 9, wnom
visit to the conc med murderer was made by MS
relatives last evening. He retained his comp1hsuIes
and seemed to view his inevitable end WITHOUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
pIrrrING up TILE GALLOWs FOR MILLS.

George II. Mills, who murdered his, wife IN
nrnaty of his crime upon the scaold this forenoon
Yesterday the galows was put up III the main cor
r,dor OF Raymond Street Jal The IomDs
rallo VS. rpon which Alexander Jefferson, the negro
aeuble-;nurderer was hanged in the same place
Last summer win be used. Mills heard the sound OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOWARD MISSION.

The Broadway cars carried to the Metropolitan
Opera House last evening many little children from
the Howard Mission. in New Bowery. Others that
came after them brought the parents, relatives and
friends of the children who 1--we in Baxter, Roose-
welt and Catherine SITS. Many of the mothers
brought little baoIesonly few months od; Inc
twenty-fuurth anniversary of the Howard MISSION
was held In the Opera House. When the curtain
rose there were four rows of children on the stage
IN " bite dresses, with pink and blue sashes and
little groups of them in the rear OF the
stage were seated on a platform at
the foot of piece of wild mountain scenery thelr
dresses harmonIzed with the stage setting and
made a pretty scene lit up with bright bits Of
color. The mothers in the upper gallery waved
their handkerchief the babies crowed and the
whole audience appauded.
Arbucklcs military band then struck up a lively
AIR. Then followed singing and exercises by the
children, some of whom could only lisp indistnctly
the verses they had learned. The exercises were
conducted by Theodore s. Perkins A. ;. Hatch,
the banker who is president of the Mission. intro
duced the Rev. NJ. II. Pogson,, the Rev. Merritt
Hulburd and other speakers of the evening: A COL
lection was taken for the benefit Of the Mission
Before the exercises finished some OF the
children had already fallen asleep in thelr chairs
and they carried of the stage chairs and all
When the exercises were over, the children were
taken hsme in several Madison-ave. stages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
PAPER READ BY GENERAL WILSON.

General James Grant Wilson read paper on
The Red River Dam, with comments on the Red
River campaign" yesterday before the Military
Service Institute on Governors Island. Among
those nresent were Generals Charles T. Stone, A.
J. Perry israel Vogdos, William d. Whippe, K. II;
jackson, o. l.. Shepherd and II: G. King; Colonel
John Hamilton Major &. ID. Wilson, Captains j. l..
Wharton and G. V. Weir Leutenants Frank
Thorp and II. J. Reilly. and DIR: j. }. Mlham. Cen
era J. b. Fry, vice president of the Institute, was
chairman of the meeting General Wilson's paper
was discussed by Generals Stone and King and
Others. Before reading his paper General Wilson
called at General Grants house. hoping to get
mass 90 from the latter to his comrades the
niyersary of his victory at Appomattox General
Grant however was sleeping comfortably In ms
EASY chair and so General Wilson begged that his
old commander be left undisturbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
WORK OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS

The Legislature OF 1874 levied an additional Tax
ON All the counties of the State 70 make good the
imparment of the State Sinking Fund. he pro-
nort,ou of New-York County was 81, 1921 4o 90.
r. meet this long bonds were issued bearing per
cent interest. The Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund yesterday, authorized the iedemptMi4 ION OF
he revenues of the Sinking Fund are sufficient TO
redeem and pay all the stocks and bonds falling dnS
Iris year without mpaIring the preferred claims OF
the c,tv,s creditors. The Commissioners authorized
The lease of the premises now occupied by the
Second and Sixth Judicial District Courts isr one
year from May i. at 81 500 each. The lease OF the
Twenfy-second Regiment Armory was renewed for
two years at $4,000. The Controller was author,
lzed to advertise for bids Tor me Ifanohso 81 new
and Harrison SITS 10, the foot of hudson-st, Wee
has ian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10
DR. BEHRENDs,s TRUSTEES DEFENCE

THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY,"
The letter which TIE TRIBUNE published yes
terday morning from John ID. tlwel the presiu aa
of the Brooklyn philharmonic society, was isau
with considerable interest by the members OF tht
Board of Trustees of the Central Congregations
Church which has refused to grant to tine fnii-
harm onc Society for their concerts, the use OF the
church. +. II. Crampton, the presuent VI UaJ
BOARD of Trustees said with laugh, that he had
read the letter. but that he hadn't anything 10 say
about it, James II. Pratt, the secretary, was Lar
Yes I've read MI Elwells letter. cut it out and I've
got in my pocket now to show to the trustees d
10 think of itl Well. think that Mr. Elwe is meu
ding in affairs which don't concern hun Hes not
member OF church and has no ground Tor demanln.
Of tho Philharmonic Society he to board ask
ing II willing TO rent the church LOT sclios W.
sHhec but there is ON our records resolution restrain
ing from using the church edhee Tor any purpoe no
connected with the religious object Tor which ~ wa
built We therefore, answered Mr. Ewel by reierrlhl
him to this resolution. AfterSard We received from nm
the letter WHEN ne sned bv hryre members Of ou
To these members we wrote and e1Pne'
our reasons for not wishing TO rent the church we cite.
to them the resolution OIL which we had based ou
answer to Mr.. Elwel. one or the sghcrs wien ~ un
however, arerdy had his answer, and We didn't think
necessary 10 enter into further explanation with MN
in THE TRIBUNE The tone OF his letter not par
ticuarly soothing cOnciatOry. He taxes the grOu.
the Interests of the community We don't look at the
matter in the same light, and don't recognize IN nun ~
nfaible authority upon the Ilghls vi luuiN on.
society He says 1 sent my communication on
piece of soiled paper The paper wasn't soea 9 gu
entering an envelope didut happen To have any note
paper at the time, so used what could ma don
know where Mr. Elwell heard that the trustees were
afraid OF having the carpets soed with tobacco Juse
the church should be rented for the concerts Iht mat
ter was no wevcr considered. but wasn't thel real ca
OF our refusal. We also afraid that tue hymi
books and bibles might suffer some damage Then III
my mind, there is another strong objection Ihere ar
public halls in this vicinity that pay taxes we pay III
taxes If should rent ourchurch for concerts t
prupretors these halls would be right In complaining
that we competing with them with UNFAIR al
vantages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-10

solemn requiem mass was cclebrdteu IN :
Joseph's Church, IN East Eighty-seventll-st., "
terday, at the funeral of the Rev. John hockspl'
:. j.. the pastor of :he church. The Eov. fath
Edwards of the Church of the Immaculate Co
ception was the celebrant. There was a large q
tendance. many clergvmen being present. u
body was taken to West Park, Ulster County. ~.
for burial
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-02-23
THE OLD WORLD.
Important NIhilistic Documents Dis
covered in Russia-Suioide
Of a Student.
John Bull Meets the Gear in Afghanis'
igtan-Gen. Buffers Position in
the Soudan Perilous.
NIuILIsrIC DocUMENrs sE1zFp.

NIHILIsTIC DOCUMENTS SEIZED.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22.-The po-
lice at Dorpat, in Southern Russia,
province OF Livonia, recently made an
important seizure Of Nihilist docu-
ments. They included several thou
sand copies Of a terrorist mani
festo, which had been printed
on secret press and put up in
envelopes to be sent to the branch
organizations and various local and
imperial officers. There were several
letters which proved the completely Of
a student named Perelof, who had for.
merly been charged with connection
wi h nihilistic plots, but had
been amnesti ed by the Tgov.
eminent. A party of soldiers were sent
to arrest Perelo1. They found him at
his lodgings, but as soon as they en-
tered he snatcned up pistol and shot
himself through the heart. In his
rooms were found poison, weapons,
money and quantity of dynamite
Many other arrests have since been
made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-02-23
"THE SOUTH"

Joe Stewards Lecture on the Subject.
To tho Editor OF the Gazette.
/ read with surprise your expressions
OF regret that the people Of Fort Worth
did not turn out TO hear Mai. Stewards
lecture on 1.-THE South" in aid Of the
"home for INDECENT Confederate SOL
diers, their widows and orphans"
which Ia contemplated 70 be established
at Austin.
Mr.. Editor, am an ex-Confederste
soldier; II tooh me number OF years
to become reconstructed and reconoiled
10 living under the stars and stripes.
had the secession and states-rights'
fever bad, but when / recovered
the recovery was complete. am still
while truly loyal to the Union--in
warm sympathy with disabled Con-
federstes. An empty sleeve on an ex-
Confederate still Rcoellerates the cur
rent Of my blood, but ] am not con-
WINGED that "home for INDECENT Con-
federates, their widows and orphans"
is a necessity. or that the condition Of
the eX-Coniederates Ia such rs 10 JUS
tify general movement in their be-
half. Who are the "indigent Confed-
erates,n and where do they reside?
Certainly not in our midst. And the
Confederate orphans, Sir. Editor,
must be good.sized specimens by this
time. The war mas been ended TWEEN y
years In April next. A Confederate
orphan must, therefore, be about nine
teen years old, and nineGeen-year-
old orphan, male or female,
can make good, honest
living in this country, and would
not feel ilattered at being called ain
digent." am one Of the eX-COnfed.
crates who was conspicuous by my alb.
sence on the occasion Of Mai. Stewards
lecture, for the reason hat / am OPP
posed to any and everything that Iends
TO keep alive the feelings engendered
by the war. and all such gatherings
have this effect. For this same reason
am opposed 10 the "Grand Army OF
the Republic" Confederate reunions
and all such gatherings, and, for one,
/ am glad that the people OF Fort
Worth had the good Judgment to allow
Maj. Stewart TO confront empty
benches. EX.CoNFED.