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New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
A TRIBUTE FROM CALIFORNIA.
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS CONTRIBUTED BY THE PEOPLE
OF OAKLAND

BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS CONTRIBUTED BY THE PEOPLE
OF OAKLAND.
CHICAGO, MAY 29 (SpeciaD.-A car load of
flowers designed for the decoration of General Grants
grave passed through the city this morning. The car
the Northwestern Ran road. and having been
transferred to The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern con-
tnued its journey eastward at attached TO the New
York and Boston express Tho was an ordinary
fruit and its OF flowers and the which
they packed weighed several tons. On each side
Of the car was canvas about ten feet square with
bust picture OF General Grant in the and
1t the inscription Caifornias tribute to the Nations
hero. From Oakland. Cal to Riverside, N Y" In the
there every variety OF flowers to be found on
the Pacific Coast. either in hot houses
the mountains or In the forest, and
they worked into almost every emblem
appropriate a tribute to the dead hero. The most
striking piece Ife-szo equestrian statue OF tho
General in flowers The horse composed Of white
candytuit and tho model was excellent The saddle
was made OF REQ gersniums and the tail were
constructed OF feathery white grass. The figure OF
the General was packed separately and will be placed
on the horse when 1t reaches It's destination The coat
was made OF blue ageratu tho trousers OF white andy.
tuf and the hat OF plume of panpas flowers
The face was composed OF flowers. bu, there was no
attempt TO reproduce the likeness of the General
One OF the most beautiful things in the ear
was an immense wreath OF native California
laurel 1t was packed in a box with a
glass top. Upon the wreath lay sword and scabDard
Oakland Grand Army OF the Republic. There was also
an Immense Grand Amy badge Of beautiful workman
ship. sent ny the veterans OF Oakland, and q banner
the gift OF the high school girls OF the town Welsh
society OF Oakland sent harp and the workmen OF tho
California and Pacific Railroad sent tub Of Gala les
In full BLOOM There also Australian pal,u tree
which viii be planted near the tomb at Riverside The
left Oakland last Monday afternoon IL travelled by
the regular passenger trains and attempt was made
toI hurry through for fear OF njuring its fra con-
tents Ice in liberal quantities kept car and
Tho flowers we're In an eIcolent state OF preservation
norst accOmpln ed tho and Its contents were an.
der his constant care. The in the charge OF
Colonel D. l. Lyon. OF AppOmatox Post Grand Army Of
the Republic. Of Oakland, and Mr. Fuller "a veteran Of
LYON Post IL viii arrive at Riverside TO- morrow mig ht
at o'clock and on Monday the fOvers Will be- plac cd
at General Grants tomb
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
NEWS From THE SUBURBS
TO DEDICATE A CHURCH IN STANFORD.

The Church OF st. John the Evangelist, OF Stamford.
Conn., will be dedicated TO day 10 O'clock There will
be q solemn high mass. with Bishop Mcmahon as colo
bran The church has been elaboratey decorated for
the occasion, and music Will be performed OF high
der directed by Mr.. Charles Smith, Organst, supported
by quartet and chorus choir. The Rev. Dr. Horst
OF Philade phia will preach the dedicatOry
and the Rev. Dr. McGlynn Of St Stephens Church. this
city, will preach at tho vesper service Tho building was
beg $50, and its stone laid that
The Rev Father Rogers the present pastor says that
the total cost of the building reaches S25OOO and that
the debt nailed to complete the nominal when
the fact Is considered that there than 1000
Catholics in Stamford all OF whom are giving support to
this parish.
The interior Of the church has many features OF in
terest 10 lovers OF strict ecclesiastcal architecture
grand organ has been placed IN the choir loft and the
choir front Is adorned stucco relief Two transepts
have galleries capable OF seating 800 persons each and
the body OF the church will seat 600 persons and over
1000 when camp chairs used The altar OF white
scuptured marble, displaying church symbols 1t Is
trimmed with onyx and stands nearly thirty feet high
The stanedglsss windows over and the altar
of former priests and friends OF church
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
STIRRED UP BY MOsTS CONVICTION.
U,,p WORDS BY A SOCIALIST NEwsPAPER-DARK

STIRRED UP BY MOSTvS CONVICTION.
WILD WORDS BY SOCIALIST NEwsPAPER-DARK
THREATS HINrED AT.
The Tolkssetunc the leading Socialistic paper OF
this city, comments on Mosts trial as follows:
The verdict returned yesterday at the trial comedy OF
Most schenck and Braunschweig answered TO what one
might have expected under the existing circumstances,
And "a and shameful for this corrupted and
rotten hypocritical republic II Is significant OF the
eroundless stupidity Of the class to whom the jury
belong who rendtyed the verdict The verdict Is dis
graceful principally because 1t strikes blow at the
sed%T9 OF ss.9 % Which ~ sns srect
Contradiction In cvery respect TO the existing law
freedom OF speech. II II should have any significance
whatever, that ell and every one shall dare
to speak openly upon the deformites OF the existing
mutual social and political relations. 40 long as no
assault upon life property is nstgaed ny tne speaker
ppoD any specified person. The dlstoruoh oi tnls
law he tight to bear arms was instigated wnen tne
District Attorney the Recorder drew the jury from
The BOBBY GLASS The verdict OF this Jury Is ground
lessy stupid. Tie tactics OF Most and bis friends,
previous to this heated labor movement would nave
feceiy ed little or no attention But two such verdies
will show the people that the freebooters and guardians
OF the police arc the nrst to throw the existing laws to
the Winds aud that the anirnosty which Is growing
among the labor classes against the higher classes Will
wax stronger and will generate strife the strength and
breadth OF which Will have likeness to the now mur-
mnring camOr of the bourgeois. on their own heaos
tine booty class let the retribution fall
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
NFW-YORK CITY.

Mcintyre and Heath's Minstrels at the Harlem
Theatre ComiQuc this week.
"A. w. H.n-Lncoln Post will decorate it early
tomorrow morning.
Arrests last week. 1,496; births, OIL: uea'hs'
635 ; marriages, 222
An alleged mad dog was shot Yesterday by po-
liceman in front of No. 396 Rivington-st.
r The Japanese Village at Cosmopolitan Hall will
close for the season next Saturday night
The last of the musical festival services will be
held in st. Marks Espiscopal Church tonight.
California apricots and blood oranges are in the
market Nectarnes. plums and pears from the
Pacific will follow soon.
Croton water rents for the week. ,S79,4 4s !;
Mayors Marshal Byrnes issued 9Ol licenses ana
received therefor S5.les.
Collector Heddcn yesterday removed Messengers
G. Whtehouse and Charles Speltz, ana appointed
to their places Richard Dillon and Martin case.
Policeman Roberts fell from cable car at Tenth
ave- and One hundred -6iftysx th-st. yesterday
and dlslOcated his elbow.
Tomorrow being Decoration Day, the doors OF tho
MonitOr-Merrimac naval panorama III Madison-ave.,
will be opened Mt a. IN instead OF at the usual
hour.
The Providence Line of steamers will begin run
ming for the season tomorrow. The steamers have
been renovated and made attractive for summer
travel.
AT the Indian sales yesterday awards were made
in glass oils and paints saddles harnesses leather,
etc. WORK, Chicago and st. Louis merchants
were the bidders.
MTS ToDUld \. II pcIHitii, dGc hlOS
five, whose husband died some time ago, committed
suicide by hanging herself yesterday at No. 1.473
Flrst-ave.
Central Park was filed with Nav parties again
Yesterday, the last day for the season They took
possession of the lawns and ale their luncheons
under the trees. The number not so large as
on the previous saturday.
Mrs Mary German, of No. OF West Forty ninth
ST yesterday asked the police To search Tor her son
Johu age twelve. On Thursday he quarrc He'd with
some other children IN the house ana WAS punished
by their father.
Beginning tomorrow n dining car will be run
from New-York on the New-Yorl Central fast
Chicago and II. LOUIS Express leaving the Grand
Central Station daily at y. Ill. This Will prove
great accommodation to the travelling public.
The horses owned by c. T. Woerishofer
Madison Square Garden. The sorrcl pony Whskey
brought $205 and the cr0ss-ma,chcd team of severn
year ods $40.
Among the passengers who sailed on the White
Star steamer Republic on Thursday was t. III.
Brosnan, president OF the United States Life In
sUrance Company. He goes abroad to establish an
agency for his company at Hamburg. and Will
make short tour OF LurOpe, being absent about
seven weeks.
BY BOAT TO COMFY ISLAND.
The opening of the Coney Island season by the
Iron Steamboat Company gives a daily timetable
direct TO the Iron Piers from West Iwenty-thrd-st.
hourly from 9 a m. to p. M. and balt an hour
later from Pier No North River, returning from
the Island hourly from 1O:45 a IL. to G:l5 III.
I he trips will he extended to-day to p. M. and
7:30 p. H., the last trip from the Island bcing at
$50 p. III.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
CEMENT FOR 1HE AQUEDUOT.

The resolution offered by Commissioner
Dowd at the meeting Of the Aqueduct Board Wednes
day. that the Chic Engineer report 20 the Board what
brands OF used what dad accepted and
what rejected. and whether cement once rejected
had been atcrward used mas caused good deal OF
lecture ~ to the outcome Of the matter There have
been ruinors that Maurice b. Flynn aud some OF the
large contractors are Interested Ia the manufacture OF
the Akron cement and that OF this which
rejected on certain parts OF .he sQueduct used
where on the work The tensie strength OF the cement
was fixed at mlDimum OF ffty-fye pounds Any
en that docs not come up to THU standard was ordered
by the Chief Engineer to be rejected Tho variations
have been great all the kinds tested some cases
the same brands have varied from forty two pounds
ee strength to ninety six pounds Tho report 10 un
derstOOd, will be voluninous one when IL appears.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
CHILDREN MAKE MERRY AT 7HE K1RMEss.

The managers of the Kirmess thought that
the children ought to have chance ride In the
merry and to eat and drink Of the good things
which to he had In tho various booths.
So 1t was determined that tho Kir-
mess should be open Saturday, although
Friday the day originally fred for tho closing Ac-
cordiugly yesterday tn, children came in roups. They
rode on the long suffering pony: they swung In the
swings. and literally pat Onzed the ce-cream tent an
soda water fountain. Punch and Judy wero on
hand and the gimbos OF this ancient
fair made end OF fun for the
little Financially tho Krmess has been success
ful beyond all expectation. Just what sum has been
taken in yet be determined. but the rece pts
at the gate alone amount to $4,000 and fully half OF
those who have qslted the Krmess have bought
their tickets from tho managers directly. Be-
sides this there are the sums taken
in at tho booths which largo. Tho
cream-cOlored COW, over whose stall Mrs. Dodge pre-
sides has not been raed for. Tho tickets bought
thus far do not net $500 and until this reached
rattle will he postponed. Tickets will continue be
sold and when $500 shall have been received the draw
ING viii take place In some public hall.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
BROOKLYN.

Eleven decrees OF absolute divorce have been granted
by Judge Clement In tue City Court within fortnight
The Bridge receipts for the months previous to
May were S779.3l2 So, disbursements ST05,3OS 80.
William Connolly, empoye OF John Welsh, Of No
12G Eilery-st. while exercising horse belonging to
his employer yesterday. kicked by the animal and
died from his injuries last evening.
The body OF William Brooks. who fell overheard from
the Vermont the Navy Yard May 90 recovered
yesterday.
Samuel Jacobs was before Justice Massey yesterday
charged with stealing q horse worth $500 from John
Wise. OF Columbia aud Harrison sts He was held for
the Grand Jury.
william II. Thompson & Co., have begun suit for
100000 in the supreme Court against the TRANSATLANTIC
1ran portation Company. The firm claims to have adj
vanced this amount help the company TO carry It's
business.
In the Supreme Court yesterday Benjamin ~ DsbrOw.
of Prcsidcntst sued his wife Jeanette for absolute
divorce Mrs Disbrow said that she left her husband
because he refused to support her properly.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
INSURANCE AGENTS ORGANIZING.

meeting of the insurance agents of the indus
trial life insurance companies dong business on
tne ten cents week basis Of payment was he'd IN
Clarendon Hall yesterday under the auspices OF
the United Insurance Agents League: A. O.
BortneI was chosen chairman. He SAID the meet
ing was called to provide remedy for the grlev-
ances of agents. The companies, he said were
opposed to this meeting and opposed to orGaniza,
recognition of their rights ne had
poitan that if he persisted in taking a prominent
part in these agltaiions he must resign. He had
reluctantly signed paper which he interpreted as
meaning that he would not act as president OF any
association of Metropolitan agents. When he ac-
cepted the chalrmanship of this league. which was
an association of all agents, not confined to the
METROPOLITAN nor aiming III its objects at IL alone
he was asked for his resignation. He protested and
refused to resign and was discharged. This Incl
dent he SAID showed the feeling which the league
had to fight against in securing the
agents rights. The grievances against which they
COntended were many. They were fined $l oO ioI
lapses and their salaries were now reduced from ~
per cent on collections to Is per cont. lhls dld
not enable them to make living. Other speakers
urged these wrongs and il ordered that state
ment of grievances be drawn up for presentation to
the companies About 100 agents were present.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
STEAMERS DUE.
SHIPPING Ne Us.
PORT OF NEw-YORK........ SATURDAY. MAY
ARRIVED,

PORT OF NEW.YORK. SATURDAY, MAY 49, 1885
Steamer umpria tBr,. MeMcIan R Liverpool May 90.
Queenstown 49, with mdse and passengers to Vernon
Steamer britannia tBr, Perry Liverpool MAY 90 Queens
.Scp Ss . n Mi %a;S anu o0 Arrived
Steamer Vera GER Bussius Bremen MAY 49, southamp
90 with mdse and passengers to Oerichs Co Arrived
steamer Jan Breydel tBeiGl Meyer Antwerp May Bos
with mdsc to Funch Edge Co Arrived at the Bar
steamer sa1mundhan CBrl Milne Bristol 10 dav, Swan
IS days with mdsc 10 Morgan Arrived at the Bar
Steamer Barraccuta tBr Evan. Demerara May Trinidad
St Kitts22 81 coI days with mdse and passengers to
steamer Madrid tBr, Carson. Philadelphia in ballast to
steamer CITY Davis River with mdse
Bari Arrors Nor Ko,s Hamburg Al davs with salt
to order; 9o'soI to Fanch Edye 4 Co '.' ~
rs nosrs aoT perc Martinique 10
sUNsEr-wnd at sandy Hook. light s; hasy. At City
steamer City oI Berlin tB Land Liverpool via Queens
s,eamer Tycho Irshe CEegl. Gregory Liverpoo-Paton
steamer Marengo tBrl Abbott, Hull sandcrsonA Son.
Br Copeland Norfolk E-Leaycraft & Co
Steamer Claymore (Br,. Ca1on Aberdeen Wick.
steamer Cymmrodcrian (Br). Thomas. Dubln-simpson.
Steamer Ruga Ger. Aibers Hamburg Kunhardt & Co
Steamer Rhynand (He,g Jamson Antwerp-Peter Wright
steamer ASIA Span, Astianza. Antwerp-Funch, Edge
Steamer Dupuy DE Lone FRI. Coup. BrstolFunch Edyo
& Go.
steamer carna r) Scott Mediterranean portssimpson.
Spence Young
Nymphaha (Br). Brgoks. Marseiles-
GlIos * Co.
Alden Br) Novel; Kingson-ti de Cordova Co
steamer Pomona tBr). Legoc Montego Bay Jam-0 Wes
sells e
steamer Webaven (Nor sewad. Baracoa-GOmez & Pearl
sal.
Steamer Niagara Mcintosh. Havana-Jas Ward Co.
Steamer Lampasas, Crowe Key est and Galveston III
Mallory 4 Co
Steamer Hudson. Freeman New-Orioans s II seaman
Steamer CITY o Columbia. Woodhuli. Charleston j w Qun
tari & Co
steamer Re gnlator. Doane Wilmington. HC-Thomas
WightIuan.
Steamer Guyandotre Kelly. Newport News and West
Point Va-Old Domnlon Ss Co.
Old smith. Norfolk. City Point ami
Rlcln.Ond-Od Dominion 50 Co.
Breakw Jenney. West Point Va. and Now
port News-Oh Dominion ss Co.
Steamer Ohm Gibson Young. Georgetown DC. and Alcxan
dria. Va-Thos Wightnan.
Steamer Octorara Keynoids BaltImore-J krcma
Steamer franconia Bennett Poitlani-ii0ratio HAL
Steamer II + Dinock. HalleL Boston III DimOok
snip Morning Light ,Ir. ladd shanghai Hinc
ken.
ship Henry Hyde. Penlleton San Francisco-sutton
a Co
BARK Guidar tNor). Anderson Aner. Java for orders
Benham & Boyeaon.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
LABELS on PROSPECT PARK TREES.
TIE LATEST IMPROVEMENT IN THE PARK-wHAT
TREE-LOVEH SAYS.

TUE LATEST IMPROVEMENT IN THE PARK-WHAT
TREE-LOvEH SAYS.
Some time ago the announcement was made
In The TRIBUNE that Colonel John y. Culyer. the
Superintendent Of Prospect Park. intended to
have labels placed on many of the
trees near the principal walks and
drives the park that persons interested in the sub
jct OF could know both the and the scien
thc OF those which attract their attention. The
work has been delayed for various reasons although the
labels have been prepared some months. Specimen
trees have been selected and Friday the work
OF attaching the labels begun. Tho
labels zinc and nailed to the trunks OF the
trees The ordinary and the technical names painted
In plain letters that be read at some distance with
1t Is believed that this system Of labelling trees
IN which Prospect Park is peculiarly rich, will
be OF great value both to ordinary visitors
to the park and to students in the public and private
schools, who so there in great numbers. Permits
issued by Colonel Calyer the botany
classes in many Of the principal schools
and several times week the classes, under
the lead Of their professors over The park select
ing specimens plants flowers and thus getting
practical study OF botany which is the valuable
part Of the study Of that science. Surveying parties
from the higher SCHOOLS also use the park
as field OF observation. locating roads
BRIGGS etc, and thus acquiring practical familiarity
with typographical studies. Three months study III
this Is considered more valuable than six months
ueVoteo 10 mastering the contents OF tc1t-DooHs.
frequent visitor to Prospect Park. who has special
interest in the fine that thero luxuriany
and naturally in the primitive forest. said yester
day: Nothing that the park authorities have dono
IN long time has gwen me SO much satisfaction as
this labelling OF the trees. The park contains
Of the finest trees knew, especially magni
fcent tulip trees near the birdie path below tho dairy
house. have long wanted 10 study the trees more
thoroughly than havo been able and have waited
impateniy for this work TO be done II cannot but DO
OF great value TO all who like myself Interested the
study OF trees. and 1t will tend Al
interest in this subject on the part Of those whodo not
much for themfl II this syscm Of labelling
adopted In all our parks there would be why.
taken in connection with the le Jesup collection OF
woods in the Museum OF Natural History, everybody
should not be thoroughly informed this most delight
full subject As for mysef often feel when in the
woods Lowell did when hc wrote In Under the vii
lows
81 not how men trace their ancestry,
To ape or Adam; let them please their whim;
But In June midway 10 believe
A among lar progenitOrs,
such sympathy 10 mine with ali the race.
Such mutual recognition vaguely sweet
There between
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30

suspended Tno weather was delightful and the ceme-
terfes whore exercises hold crowded with
people Some Of the dora tributes werc beautiful
CHICAGO. May 29.-Decoratng tho graves Of soldiers
By the veteran organizations OF this city occurred to-day
Tho marching column, composed Of the Posts OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic tho largest seen
on the streets Of Chicago similar OCCASION Ran
som Post Of st. LOUIS was in line. having como as tho
General William sherman who marched IN the ranks
on the right OF tho leading four He quickly recog
nzed by tho large waiting crowds tho strces and Was
wildly checred. General Alfred Terry was also one OF
the and cneered along tho route Governor
cupied the only carriage In the column The veterans
line mbered .O0o The column proceeded to Rose 4
occurred.
TRENTON, May 20 tspeeiaD.-A delegation OF the Gen.
erAl Mcclellan Memorial Association connected with the
Young Democratic Battalion OF Philadelpha will visit
this city tomorrow, bringing with thom number OF
handsome floral tributes to be placed on General Mo
Clellan's tomb on Monday
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30

his death ana was heid to bail By Police Justice o. Reilly
Judge George NJ Curtis. on behalf OF MT Mahsr NAN.
tained that Sugre did die from injuries lnncted py
bauch Assistant DstrictAttorney Purdy opposed tho
motion Aldavits and further argument VIII DO pro-
sentod next Tuesday. .
Justice DonOhue yesterday reserved bis decision on
motion TO compel A. Kent Co.. the brokers' suea py
James r. Krene to recover money which, he says WAS
lost by their fault lard Transaction TO produce the
books Several hundred tcrccs OF lard were invovou
were Mr. Kcenc Washington Butchers Sons. OF Philadei
phia and D. and n G. Miller. The defendants ecy tnnt
tho proved to be disastrous venture through
no msman Agement on their part
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
IMPORTANT SALE OF BROADWAY PROPERTY.

One of the most important sales by private
contract which has taken place this year reported
yesterday at the Real Estate Exchange by Morris B.
Baer Co., who have sold plot the northeast corner
OF Broadway and Thirty sevcnths. being 10t feet In
Broadway l2i feet In the The property sold
includes Nos. 1872 1871 1876 1873 and $3.50 Broad
way and Nos, lO7 lO9 Ill ll3. 1l5 H. 10 and 12l
Thirty yseventh-st It has been sold by Francis z.
Furnald to California capitalist for 1928. 900. The
Broadway leased to L. Meyer for twenty
from May. 1882 at $4,000 year. the tenant
rayin all taxes and out solngs The Hotel Normande
occupies the other half OF tho Broadway front.
member Of the auction firm OF Baer Il Co. stated to
reporter that this forms the first OF series OF
similar no made In the int teres OF ayndi
cate OF California monaireS still larger contract Is
upon the OF completion, the consideration offered
being $Gi0,000.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE POLICE PARADE.

Superintendent Murray called the police inspec-
tors and captains to his Office yesterday, and ar
ranged most o the details of the police parade on
Tuesday. Tne police will assemble AT the Battery
about 800 strong and will be arranged III four
battallons. AS there are only three inspectors,
Captain Mount will command the Fourth Battalion.
The start from the Battery will be made at
23O p. m and the line of march
will be through Broadway. Fourteenth-st..
Fourth-ave., Twenty -eIghth-st., MadiSon-ave.,
Thirty y-fourth-st and down Fith-ave. past the
reviewing stand at the Worth Monument. The
battalIons will be dismissed at Washington Square.
Mayor Grace and the Police Board will review the
police. President Cleveland and Governor Hill
have been invited to be present at the reviewing
stand
New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
ARMY VETERANS AT ANTIETAM.

CARLISLE, Penn, May 20 (SpeaaD 1.-The
decoration of the graves Of Union and Confederate SOL
ders place to-day under the auspices OF tho Grand
Army Of the Republic at the National Cemetery on tho
Antietam Nd battle ground in the presence Of thou
sands of people from the adjoining statea d. E. No
Comss, member Of Congress- from Maryland. was the
crater Of the day. Among the dstin gushed pres
ent who also made addresses ]. q. Burrows and
B. NJ. Cutcheon, OF Mchigani ": ?. Hepburn. Iowai
J. r Thompson. Illinois, and w. Perkins. Kansas all
members of Congress. and General H. g. Wright, COM
mander OF the Sixth Army Corps estimated that
l 900 soldiers Of both armies were present