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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
THE CENTENARY OF N. CHEVRFTL

There can be no doubt AS to who. yesterday was
" lie Grand Francals." Last week lie may have been
Lesseps, Pasteur or Bouanger. Tomorrow a new
object may dominate the field of the human kalel-
doscope But yesterday belonged alone to Michel
Eugene Chevreul. Within lis hours he began his
second century of lie, and his ninth decade of
tIreess work in the cause of science Such An
event in such career NAV well command the
respectful attention OF the world.
The lie OF tins veteran may be said 10 span
almost the entire history Of chemical science
Alchemy was not vet dead when he was born
Pricstly had only just published to the world the
monumental results Of his researches. Lavosier.
Cavendish. Scheele and Chaptal were tolIinQ to
lay the foundations OF the new science The son
of an able physician aud the pupil of ono of
Lavoisers ablest disciples. the young Chcyreul
early became a conspicuous figure in an era made
splendid by tue genius of Davy Faradav Dalton
aud Thomson. His first important work hefor,
attaining the years of manhood was n cbemicai
investigation OF the fossil remains exbnmed bv
engineers in the valley Of the Loire At that time
the strata of the earths crust had not been nameI
and CLASSIFIED, nor their significance even realized
and the researches of Cbevreul greatly aiGed the
growth OF the infant science OF geology. Then lie
spent dozen years examining the chemical COM
position of animal bodies. The value of this work
may be partially reckoned from the fact that such
terms ~ margarine" stearmer butyrlc acid "
ard olec acid " and Others equally familiar were
coined by him to apply to the results attained. anu
given by him their permanent place in the
vocabulary of science. he achievements of the
scientists later years have amply fulfilled this
high promise of bis youth.
outline OF chemical work during tine
century would be volpmnons. For to-day's pur.
pose il need only be remembered that Professor
Chevreul has been an unceasng and eminent
partaker In 1t. and that even at this late hour of
life his hand and brain are still busy. Each day
sees him at work in his laboratory, and every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
FRESH AIR For CITY CHILDREN.
BRATTLEBORO LADIES REMEMBER THE BoYs-A
DOWN THE BAY.

BRATTLFBORO LADIES REMEMBER THE BOYs-A
SAIL DOWN THE BAY.
The young ladies Of BrattebOrO, VT, gave a
lawn party evening OF August TO- on the grounds
of Mrs W. Brooks, the proceeds OF which amounted
10 the handsome sum Of $780, pleasant feature Of
the occasion presence Of fifty Fresh Air chill
dren VINO the guests OF Mrs. A. 8. Crowel They
sang many SONGS with all the spirit such children show.
The ladies OF Brstteboro have taken pity on the boys
and the money Is all to he used for their comfort.
c. NJ Norton has secured good boarding places among
farmers IN HgntstowD. N. j., and last Dghs l25 boys
81 ared a weeks life on farms. These boys had been
waiting for time for chance to 90 to the eoun.
try, day after day they the girls called for.
with rarely chance for boy. Boys are
discount with the country people.
OF them have hs their bundles packed for weeks
been to the station hoping for vacan'
cy Al the last moment In every case 1t has been
"bope deferred" and deferred TIL the heart was sick,
but all traces Of anxiety had disappeared when they
found themselves actually tho train, and
tho train under way. When all doubt about
their going had disappeared they gave
themselves the delights before them as only small
boys can One such party would do much to com.
fort those who still waiting and hoping against
hope
10 me Ed tor OF The Tribune
SIR The steamer Thomas A. Morgan being dsen-
eased daily until 1870 M VIII place nsr al your as
except Tuesday. 3lsp Tor one OF your free FreshAr
Fund eIcnrsi0us Should you wish 10 use tno ooat,
please date aud hour with place OF starting. l
would suggest = sail OF FOUR hours GOWN tue Bay or
around Staten Island leaving the city not later than
and returning by 1870 p ~ The capacity OF the
II 800 think 600 would be moro comfortable.
Ne,c- York August 29, 1886. w. B. HOYT, agent.
The manager the FreshA Air Fund lost no time In
c.ptng so generous offer. and this morning six hun
dred poor aud children arc expncted to meet at
the foot OF wht.na-s Tor tho sail around Staten Is
land To many will bs the first chance they have hal
this summer for filing th-r lungs with fresh air. A
number Of visitors have been at work for TWO days to In
form those needing the trip to be on hand pleasant
trim Ia anticipated by ALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
Ner- York, Aug. 20, 1856.
n,rrs TO THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.

To ne EdltOr OF TN TFt0HN
SIR: Will you Oblige me by telling me
whetner IL join the knights of Labor will have IL
return certain portion OF eacn days wages to tue
.oc,ry a, a recnmpeuse Tor their protecuon over m';
a, n the men VINO employed Oh the Fifth Avehus
Cathedral had 10 give IKE Royalty i"oa'a ''.n''
80 IN. rrocuring Of a position myself even At MY
p,s a. ~ ie,s thsl the usual wages than 10 reeoghLs
,ns prot.ctorAt~ of "master workman anu ro'u'"
nm ni'y COW" THOMAS GIBSON.
40. 4le East Nmete,ah-st. Aug 90. 1856
"A member Of the knights Of Labor does uo'
have 20 pay any specified portion OF his wages W
the order. Ho has TO paw regular monthly hueS :"
ms local assembly. These vary IN different ASSN.
blcs from twenty-five cents MONTH u '"'s
amount u week. He Is also liable to oe ca''ou ""
TO, assessments at various timcs. Tue uicu ''".
ployod on the Fifth Avenue Cathedral ala not n~
10 nay anything beyond their regular duos' -N'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01

mine the code" than solid argument with
many men the fear Of being laughed ut Is
more powerful influence than the stigma OF
barbarism, and the practice of the code Of late
has been deprived of its dignity and solemnity
by the irreverent chat of many writer's. Inc
present case is rather special test OF the
change in sentiment, for it is the case OF man
who knows that his political future depends
npon public approval of his action, ana the
reasonable inference is that he would not nave
taken the stand he has but for belief that the
community would sustain instead OF condemn
ing HIM in it. His reasons for not lighting are
of course unanswerable from civilized ana
Christian point of view, but they would avail
him nothing if the time had not come when
reason is listened to in this matter. Oi course
MFR. Rhea may be giving his neighbors credlt
for more progress than they have really made !;
in " bich case his conduct will lie condemned.
But if his own community indOrses his position
the fact will justify the hope that the back bone
of the u code is broken in the South, and that
hereafter the use of deadly weapons there will
bs more and more reegated to the rutfians to
whom street broils and murderous feuds are
oonOenial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
1syR Iylgs HOLDING UP TIE EARTH

is MR. IVlNS HOLDiNG UP TIE EARTHI
There seems to be little difference Of opinion
between Mayor Grace aud City Chamberlain WINS
to whether the latter is is not going to resign the
$4,000 oics which his patron ana business partner
gave him. The Mayor says that Wins will resign but
Wins manifests considerable reluctance to reinquish
his comfortable income. reporter of The Tribune
asked him yesterday what his intentions He
replied
q have had my fill OF politics. ana have wanted to
get out of Office for over ayear. Last December
asked the Mayor to accept my resignation but he was
so an xous for to retain Office that finally con-
clu,ed not TO press the matter then
Is there any probability OF your immediate retire.
ment g. e asked
None ut ALL have three or four public matters of
vast Importance hand. which ii is necessary for
IN attend to before feel at liberty retire. Mr.
Jv. drew his hand kerchief wsarly over his br and
delivered this with the air of who felt
that # he should get from under, the world would
certainly go to pieces. 80
What are the public matters to which you refer T.
Well in the first place. he replied. " propose TO
see To IL that Squire and Flynn sent to Jail hen
have accomplished that shall turn my attention TO
other affairs shall resign feel at liberty
TO do so but thing you may rely on. the news
napers shall not lay the hattering JUNCTION to their
sonls that they have la single blanksd thing to do
with IT, You make up your mind to that"
Having thus relieved himself the young IOity
raised his hand with gesture that intended to
signify that the reporter must consider the conference
closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
THE BAY FEVER ASSOCIATION MEETING.
ANIMAL GATHERING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
COCAINE AND cAUTERIzATIOH NOT REMEDIES.

ANNuAL GATHERING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
COCAINE AND cAUTERIzATIoH NOT REMEDIES.
BETHLEHEM, n. H., Aug. 81 (Specldp.-Ihe
thirteenth annual meeting OF the United States Hay
Fever Association was held here to-day. The attend
ance WAS large In the assemblsge were college presi
dents cergymen DOCTORS lawyers merchants and BANK
err. President Fay stated mat the purpose OF the
study OF the disease and the exchange OF ex
De reuoe as for future CONGRATULATIONS and the
discovery of districts such the White Mountains, the
Lake Superior region and the Ca ornia coast where ex
emption from the disease can be gained
The committee on scientific facts reported ON the new
treatment proposed That OF garao cauterization
They reported that IL had not proved as successful az
was hoped; only few Of complete recovery com
ing to their notice. The drug hyfro-chlorae Of
coca no had been failure some persons EXPERIENCING
only TEN porary relief and others benefit Ii had also
proved itself perOus agent. often paraiyzing tns
d,oae nas Al beyond recovery. Papers wefe
than read from Professor kOnerts Barthoow, W. ~, W
iphia; Professor John n. Mackenzie NJ D., sur
IIosp al. Henry NJ Field. VI d.; Il. w. Holmes, VI D.s
and DR. The doctors all agreed that the disease
ia due frat derang OF the nerves
OF he lie lungs. inherited or acquired secohuy
lining membrane OF the nose and throat 70
some external irritsnt; thirdly to some eAterhs
Irritaut dust. the pollen or plants ana grasses snu
smoke. Addresses were made by Dr. ncCosl tic i.rV.
Mr. Peacock. tho Rev. Mr.. WILLIAMSON ana PROFESSOR
Lick wood Tho outcome OF the meeting ~ that wnils
rilca science has done much toward the true under
sfaning OF the and Its ALIENATION, the discovery
OF a real remedy 10 a thing OF lie luurc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
MR.. sEDGwTCK AN ACTIVE MUGwUMP.

TIe
orsome time 1870 Mr.. Se.gwrk occupied the
nos tlou editor OF me krsnnQ Ios aud since
that timr a regular contributor o. the paper.
Many OF It's leading articles Oh law questions we're
written by him Ee WAS also contributor TO The
N,On and l.. !. udkin tne EltOr IS spoken OF as hs
most intim friend. During the campaign OF 1876
S-dgwick supported samuel j. Ilen, AID adj vocatcd
his elrctiou the Presidency through tue columns OF
Inc Nation. Up to that time h. had been member OF
tn. Union League Club aud had always been Republic
can. He resiYnrd from the former anl became DEM
oerat In the last campaign hr was Interested with
(;eurgs w. Folsom aud George Walton Greene IN the
accumulation tue Citizens Committee that supported
Cleveland. After the Latter Inaugurated IL was
prcted bis services would be rwaried by appoint
nent 10 some ngsnsl position. MI sedgwlcks
frir interested them elves In us behalf and II
hoped that y would booked for foreign mission.
I'm This they disappointed and the theory OF MS
appolntment special envoy Of tho United States
To Mexico planned by the efforts made TO have MIN
proyided with q good berth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
TILE MnCH-NEEDED RAEM

Tho droptb hrolep bv this weeks showers has
been long and severe. As ear rs 'u"o' Wy
weather between the Rio Crapde anu n'''''
America was already causing anxiety W ''i'o'' ~
the soil. dealers in agricultural produce an" '""
road companies whose mainstay IS hanuiins ioou-
stuns. Some parts of Texas indeed. had not seen
N drop of rain for thirteen months. Oa''o "'''
dying of thirst and fishearteDed FARMERS "o""
doned their ew-made homes. In most OF 'Ie "uii
and South Atlantic States early in the summer
there was too much rain. and cotton was hur'
thereby but this trouble soon abated Inine'
went from bad to worse in tho west anu No'.n
west in July Missouri, Kansas and Iowa ionho IL
the drycst month for nineteen years ami the
adjacent States and Territories had 10 go oach
nearly as far for parallel. II the whea. crop
had not been we'll adj, anced and harvested early. II
would have suffered disaster. instead OF only
moderate injury. from the scarcity Of rain. Inc
drouth, though with less severity, extended 10 'he
Alephanes before August !. and since then the
seaboard States have been its victims Corn'
tobacco garden truck hops and cranberrles nave
been stunted by thirst forests notably IN Wiscoh-
sin and Michigan. became the prey oil nre lato
hay and pasturage were poor Gill-streamsshruhK,
thus embarrassing industry while parcheu anu
dingy lawns and intolerably dusty ROADS gave
further evidence OF the seasons crying need'
The recent ram. though welcome and highly
beneficial has been too light altogether to repair
the damage done by the dronth. Between the
ST. Lawrence and the Gulf OF Mexico the total
rainfall IN the last two or three days has, in lew
scattered counties. exceeded two inches: but the
quantity has been less than that over most OF the
country east OF the mississippi and in hall oil TINS
region, probably. il did not amount to ono tull
inch. Yet in many parts of the North ana East
inf finn
during August month in which, ordinarily. the
same districts receive from three to live inches OF
rain. # is not unreasonable to hope, however.
that these showers are only herads of more in
early September; and that the crops still depend
ent on the weather may yet prove so abundant
as to warrant a genuine Thanksgiving lew
months hence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01

the OSCILLATIONS was east and west. Unlike the
earthquake which visited us on August ~
1884, there was no rumbling accompaniment
this time. In New-York three separate SHOCKS
ware felt by some persons, and more than one
shock is reported from other places. ne sn"Ae
caused no serious damage, out IN O'eseiano
people ran out of theatres, In lndianapois 'he
cornice of a hotel tumbled into the street, aud
in Virginia and North Carolina bricks were
thrown from chimneys. The heaviest shock
opnarently was felt in North Carolina. The
earthquake cannot be called severe when
;udced by the amount of damage done. But
il il none the less startling. Fortunately such
experiences are not common in this part OF the
world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
MRS. POTTER NOT GOIAG UPON TIE STAGE.

Among the passengers by the steamer Elbe
Yesterday was Mrs. James Brown otter. Mrs. Potter
ma, been abroad three mouths aud while England
sense Identified with the stage In professional capacity
her rectatons during last winter called forth many
favorable comments. These. united with her beauty
and natural charms have led to the publication OF state
ments indicating purpose Oh the part OF MIS-. Potter TO
enter upon a professional career actress. from
which sue only restrained by the influence OF her
husband and his family.
Mira Potter was visited by TRIBUNE reporter last
evening at her home Nest Washington Square she
had inst returned from sh Stroll with her husband
after duing at brevOort House Her cheeks showed
The traces OF the air ami her general appearance
iudlcatou perfect attn of early womanhOOd.
hardly know what 70 say" sb1 modeslly replied
IN an inquiry her reception a)ioad Every body
was very kiud me. mucu more than tina.
deserved for have never made any Professions 10 ms
tiuction attended the superb supper gwen for tue
benent Of the ArtOr's Fund. | conducted 10 tho
Irving. Lady Archibald Campbell was there AMI
Mr.. Daily. Mr. IryIns WAS "ery KIND to indeed
I ipoKed III on the attentions paid ma almost a na
tona tribute gave some rectatons. OF coarse as
WAS yited do 90 tut nearly ytnDg of Aueri
eau conception. Laska was OF tie eccs, and I
could help feeling greatly iniented to Mr. Belasco
ioi all he lad dOno Tor me Ia tue preparation.
rhe attention OF Mrs Potter Gale TO the recent
publications. respecting her alleged engagement BY MI
on no. sho said tfat Is not so at ALL have mad
many offers upon the stage. amone others hand
some offer by MT Abbey, but devoted 10 my family
have no thought Of taking such course rhs NE
Is an attractive but then have red uto no en-
gagoments and do not expect 10 do so. am simply
drifting drifting with the tde you know" AMI she
lookei up smilingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
MONEY FOR THE BEDLOwS ISLAND TENT
Charles ID. Kellogg, treasurer OF the Sanitary
AMERICAN LABOR ON TIE IsrHMUs.

To The EdtTOT Ut TIT y ." TIT
SIR: | have carefully read the two articles
which appeared IN your paper August ami 10 on the
Panama Canal giving an account OF tho delays on the
Pacific SLOPE the trouble with the Chagre' RIVER and
the incapaoty OF Jamaica negroes for the work Ihe
two articles appear to me incomplete nn'es' preceaea
~, followed by A statement That tho work from Lmon
nav Ia Matachin IS under contract TO the American
Contracting ana Dredging Company, who have proved
they eau do tuey contract TO- .ni VINO oxeavaea
sor' me month OF January this year I2s,oOO cuho
,oa,re,-doubo the largest output ever accomplished
m lie surz Canal Tie company are ready Tor tue WOO
car th.ir contract, threentths Ot the total length
Sr 10 ocean, more, AMI are able Ia cope win
,w,tn re.uts satisfactory t. all parties IL s REASON
ah,. 20 = meet thzi wh-n Jamaica NEGROES and Ahsn-
n,h contracting have tailed on tue Obs'
C,,nars lor. Culcbr. and Paraso sections, Americana
~, he found the work II tney arc rald Tor H.
WI" W. BRENrON WELIISG.
49,. yort AuQ % 1856
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
TO HELP ITALIAN ORPHAN GIRLS
AN ASYLUM AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL wHrcR
MADAME pI CEsNOLA 10 ORGANIzfxn

AN ASYLUM AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL wHroR
MADAME Dr CEsNoLA 10 ORGANIZING.
An important charity Is now being organized
in tho city by several earnest for suppsrs
and education Of italian orphan girls. The italian To-
migration this Increased in recent
years. and while tho immigrants have scattered oil over
the United States. q large portion Of them have r.
NAMED In Nsw-York The Italian populauoa
OF the city 10 estimated 1t than 10000
While nearly every other nationality has It's nstaons
for the aid OF its countrymen, little has bssa
done for the italian immigrants. Tho idea Of thh
asylum for Italian girls originates with Madame q
CesDos. the wife Of Genera Cssnos director Of the
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
The plan OF this work to open tho Institution to "a
Italian girls without parents who arc under twpnty.
years. Ono Of It's main objects will 10 to give them
thorough instruction In domestic occupations BY max
Ing the Institution Industrial school - we'll a
asylum. Hero may be given . broad, practical
training domestic affairs that viii At those gifs foe
useful careers IN the commuoty The italian peasants
who thronging TO this country rule q
intelligent, highly susceptible nature faithful ant
devoted TO their employers whom we'll treated The
Italian character 10 becoming better understood In
Eew-York While rough and ignorant In their manEsrS
and speaking q strange language. the Italians have
shown remarkable adaptabilty to the customs AZ
their country readiness for work and frugality
that mako valuable citizens AT tho present time
failure Of crops throughout Italy the dread
cholera and better KNOWLEDGE OF tho advantages
to be- derived In the United States are increasing tho
crowd OF Italian immigrants to these shores.
The Organization OF this work has been
dstaksn in good time. Its influence will DO needed ~
soon a. It can exerted aud the founders desire the
assistance and cooperation Of all favorsby disposed
persons IN establishing this Institution broad and
permanent basis Madame di Cssnola is aided In hee
undertaking by MIRA C. p Huntington, who recently
sen. her check for $500 toward this fund.
Mrs. Ehret and Mrs. Rupert have also contributed 70
IL A b.nedt performaDce was lately given at Days
Theatre realizing about 81 900. so that the prrpara-
lions have already begun on basis that promises sue
ss IL the intention OF Madame al Cesnos 10 place the
children under OF sisters OF Charity, whose In
uenco their training from an early age s1e consumers
nrova OF Archbishop CorrgAn and the Rev. Dr. Krnsr,
and many others will devOto themsevos TO IT, Thsy
dssire 10 make the cnarty national for the ltaan
women THE TRIBUNE will be glad TO receive from AL
donors subscri Dit 0ns for so noble project
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-01
RSDNAL.

President Eliot OF Harvard. will remain az mount
Desert Island for several weeks yet.
Justce GRAY OF the United Supreme Court, has
r.turned 10 his Boston after extended vacation
wanderngs-
Tn. lion OF Partisan society present Prince Kara
,noko third son OF King oainory, OF Senegal. lie Is
seventeen years DID, aud s the thrd OF s1three sons
French Republican ps pers are sneering at the Comte
de Paris because since he was driven into exie lie has
cancelled his promise OF contribution OF S4ooo toward
repairing tho church Al Eu.
General Bird W. Spencer. treasurer OF the Eric Rail
ro adj Ia seriously III at his home st Psssaic, NJ j. lie
u.,st ssagirt encampment Last week experimenting
IN, rifle shooting Of tho National Guard and on FRIDAY
had sunslroke. Tho neIt day ne became 30 III that he
Us aiken home In the night he was UNCONSCIOUS.
IIIs condition yesterday VS. moro favorable.
A son OF Judge Hoar has become engaged to Miss
Helen wadeiRh OF Milford N. H.
Cosma daughter OF Liszt and widow OF Wagner after
,o.desth of her husband lived whole year entire
souson even from her relative and servants.
nur,ne this time she abstaned from meat and only
lived on vegetables fruit aud bread which were served
~ her in her private rooms. After the lapse OF tue
,ournipg year. Nine. Wagner again Joined her family
CIRCLE without. however mixing In society Only since
the beginning OF the preparations for this years re re-
sentations OF Tristan und Isolde " Mmo Wagner came
AGAIN INTO contact with she outer world. In all the
atter, connected with the mise enscene OF her hus
h.nd,s work. she displays an reIioe energy and an
,naarging zeal Tue rehearsa over, she works out
,pauaons and hints the artists about this nterpse-
,a,ion OF certain passages CT whole scenes At
o'clock IN the morning the light IN her study At the the
atrr 1, nut out already AT O'Clock her Veled ngure
,rerts of oayr-uh to Wahnired rrs1euce, wis III
she enters takes her breaktat Alter short rest
she drives back 10 the theatre where she takes all her
vlsiiOrs works ana sleeEs III rooms
expressly fitted al for her