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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
DIED.

pALDwrN-pi.d at New Brun.wcs N u ssrts%s1ss . n
Van cours.% wi' Of nsS and ssrAn
Heass sna are invited attend n: inner. "a %
"wednesday, september 10. at Soclock p H. ITO" "''
resuieuce. $40 George.st.
Joseph n Bssstisr formerly Of NswYork aged ssvsh"'
The funors services will, DO Bastsboro w. ssps"
rntermsnt a, Greenwood Cemetery the following Day
prpNsAt szo orssusare BROOKLYN. ON Sunday. sep
TENDER &c. Jabes Burns. aged 62ye~r''
Nsiioe Of funeral hereafter. . ,,,.,,.
pAyIpsoY-At Dobbs Ferry .septsnber 49, 1855. wiiam
sssa z "a Church. Dopbs Ferry Wednesday,
ssPs%' vii IT, meet X. H. train from
s.ssR5ss e. ISIS s.s . hSSf
daughter OF Waiter and Camilla Leonard ha"A'u' 'S'-
Funeral from The T.::ass ti's:' 100 ~
Hl.snss FsAaa ws;s HsSGss"
TUESDAY evening s %.:s msssn
O'clock The relatives and friends arc respectful" inv
rnterneots ~ Merr..town J wednesday forenoon
JAcKsoN-At bennington. England on August IL sorss
ana Caroline ns the STA
ne Of nj az take pscs from the residence Of his psrsr
IA East Dist on Monday morning. sep''moef III -
o'clock
KNowLEs-Mary s.oaaara wife Of Fletcher K0'"'''
Funeral services Tnesasv September 49, Al p NJ ~ '''
First N. Il. Church, Orange. ". J.
morning Susan Lawrence. daughter Of the Rev. Arm"
Lawrence. nine years.
Baltimore papers please copy.
GoRDoNon santy september ls 1883 infant nras
Funeral Tuesday. D. n Private.
LAUSITzAt her residence. i Vest 2o,ass Ssp r,:oa
on satnr ar, september Is, 1888. Matilda > frss"at
9y OF KSssr & Sss y s sS fsss %
20thsr between 9Th and 9th aves, on Tuesday sep'ss
Dor IL, at IL O'Clock. .,.-..s
TO attend without further notice
MULLER-suddenIy September 49, c. otte @. Muiisr. ~
his late residence. ls2 Congresssk. Brooklyn.
Notice OF funeral h ,reAfter.
NYE-At Point Pleasant NcwJersey on Inursday ssHs
TENDER 49, Harriet Augusta, wife OF the rev. nos"s. -
Nye, d. d.. OF Norwood Mass.
Boston papers please copy
SMJTH-Ded. Norwalk, Conn. September ~ CissssS
wifeot Morgan T. Smith, aged 72years
Funeral private.
vANDERvEER-on Saturday. September Is. 1883. Jehs
Vanderveer. in MS S7th year.
Relatives friends are invited 70 attena ne
rcsiisucs KuosoAS ~sssR~
noon. the 18th inst, at o'clock.
wATsoN-s.pssms.r IS. 1885. aged =. years. Sarah
Nichols. rslict OF Henry Watson ST. deceased p.x,,
residences. 2O3 hoinoy'sI, nroeAyHs
l.. -, Tuesday, p m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
coNEY ISLANDS SEASON CLOSING.
THE APPROACH OF COLD WEATHER REDUCES
THE cRowDs BEIOw THE PAYING POINT.

-
THE CROWDS BELOW THE PAYING POINT
The excursion season at Concy Island practically
closed yesterday with the withdrawal Of the popular
boats Of the Iron Steamboat Company from their sum-
mcr service, which has been highly remuncratVe
one In fact, nearly everybody made money at Coney
Island this summer from the big hotels and the Trans
port alton companies down to the fakirs and the
merry GO rounds 1t a great season for anybody
that had anything to SELL for the crowds were HI
mense money seemed to be plentiful and hardly any
thing low, except perhaps the sob OF The sea-
II is about time now to fold the tents by the sea-
Shore however. for yesterdays sights on the isianu
were not cheerful Overcoats and umbrellas were in
great demand the bluenosed walters held the Oils Oh
fare down on the tables with difficulty, and only
people who have the Coney Island habit badly went
down at all He was hardy man, indeed who
vcntured in the chilly SURF ride the carrousel set
the teeth chatterng and the candy fkrs changed
their cry from Lemonade drops, sour and refresh
mg!n to peppermint drops, hot and comfortlngP
The only thoroughly people on the island
seemed TO be the musicians who worked away with an
energy that would keep the blood circulating IN any
temperature. Gilmore's fine concerts, especially the
afternoon one drew farsized audiences, VINO greatly
enjoyed the fine music and expressed In Irequcnt aP
piause their kindly feeling toward the veteran icaoei
Several hotels will remain open for little whlio
yet as long as anybody shows an inclination 10 PAT
branch of the Long Island road will be reduced 10
five each way daily this morning, as the summer iusn
Of traffic is now over. 49,, - .,.o
and to-day men will DO at work storing away the
furniture When the last train arrived at Bay kldse
in the evening tho various engines OF inc Culver,
Manhattan and Sea Beach roads and the bay hiueo
boat set up a din of steam whstling for about nve
minutes as farewell to Coney Island for 1883.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
DIR. r. J. GATLING FOR HARRISON.
THE PROTECTION MOVEMENT A STRONG ONE IN
CONNECTICUT


Hartford, Sept 16.-Dr. II. J. Calling, inventor OF
the Calling gun, who, although a Democrat has an
nounced that he will support Harrison, was ono OF
the North Carolina Wings who voted for the Geneials
grandfather I'm $40. He was chosen president Oh
the 1910 Veterans Association organized on Ihuis-
day afternoon to work in this campaign. Alter
Uarrisons election DR.. Calling went west, ana LOT
thirtv-fvo wears lived in indianapolis, where no was
personally acquainted with General Harrison, the Kc
uublIcan candidate He says of him: lie is highly
cultured gentleman, of temperate habits, pleasing
conversatonaisc and popular with all classes )uSt
the kind Of a man the people want In the White
House. He has the best qualities Of the best
American Citizen Of principle, kindly In all
his feelings Dr. Calling Is a firm Professionals.
The Interest in the tariff discussion IL n.i tio1
Is manifest by the fact that with only b!lei news
paper announcement American Hall was over,
crowded TO hear Mr.. Hartshorn, OF Troy, taiR on
the subject on Friday evening, giving oplect ies-
sons" showing The iaaey OF me oI mo ai'''0
The outcome OF the Democratic contest In tho ia
CON greSsona District and the defeat OF Pigott has
not smoothcd matters between Internal Revenue Col
ccior Ifoip and the rlsh-Amercan vote, ana cannot
but lessen the Democratic vote In the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
HILL AND THE LIQUOR MEN.
A CAMPAIGN FUND FOR "THEIR FRIEND"
HOW THE MONEY IS TO BE RAISED TO AID
THE CANDIDATE or THE sALooNs-THE
FUND OUGHT TO BE AMPLE.

THE CANDIDATE OF THE SA1OONS-lhb
FUND OUGHT TO BE AMPLE.
Albany, Sept. 10-The nomination of David b. fiin
for Governor by the Democratic State Convention
confessedly in response to the demand OF the liquor
dealers of the State, brings to mind how much he mas
done for those engaged I'm the liquor traffic. lie may
have been disoyai to political allies, TO Roiiin M
Squire, TO John OBrien, to John C. Sheehan 10 4" l."
Ridgway-to every one connected with him In the
Aqueduct dcal7but he has been steadfasuy loyal 10
the liquor dealers and they are naturally grateful
There was drunkenness among the employees OF the
State Capitol, among visitors TO the CAPITOL even
among members Of the Legislature, owing TO the pres
encc of a liquor store in the noble building In 1886
and again in 1887 tho Republican Legislature passed
bill prohibiting tho sale or giving away OF liquor III
the building but Governor Hill vetoed both measures
One Of the acts, he said, would prevent him from CIV
ing away liquor at the Executive Mansion There was
drunkenness among the keepers of the willard Insane
Asylum, owing 10 the fact that there
was low GROCERY the asylum grounds
The trustees rightly thinking that the insane patients
might neglected treated with brutality by keepers
who should become intoxicated, had a bill passed In
the Legislature prohibiting the sale Of liquor within
half mile Of the asylum grounds. Governor Hill
vetoed tho BILL saying that such particular lcgisla-
ton as this in regard TO licenses furnishes bad pre-
cedcnt.,
In 1887 the Republican Legislature passed the bill
Of Asscmbyman Crosby. creating hghliccnse system
for the cities of NcwYork and Brooklyn. Mr. hii
vetoed II the ground that 1t was especial legsa-
tom Such act, passed, he thought should In
clude every city in the State He also attempted 10
prove that New York and Brooklyn wcro not over
stocked with saloons In comparison with other cities
of the State. The year, 1857, he vetoed Dill
taxing the liquor saloons of the State, which had been
prepared by senator Vedder 1t was estimated that
this BILL If it had become law, would have brought
into the State Treasury at least $3223OO0 and would
have reduced the yearly State taxation for that year
by that amount. The following table shows the
amount Of taxes each county would have saved the
Vedder bill had become law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
p11NS OF ACTORS IND MANAGERS
WHAT Is GOING ON AT THE THEATRES-NEW
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

WHAT 10 GOING ON AT THE THEATRES-NEw
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
Duncan r. Harrison's military DRAMA The Paymas-
ter will seek New-York Endorsement tonight at the
star Theatre feature is to be made OF the mounting
and several realistic water scenes are to be shown
NJ Duchateau director OF the Chateet Theatre, Paris,
is in the city negotiating with Bolossy hray or inc
roducton OF the various specacles during the
t.,,s exhibition OF 1882 Mr.. Kiray is also arranging
for their presentation at the west End Iheaue LONDON
following their az the French capital Na'nids
sandorfn has popular that Its stay az Nio0B
will probably be prolonged peyoho tne uine tut "A0n ~
was originally booked
Jacques Kruger teegraphed from Detroit on SATURDAY
THAI the trial performance Of HIS Royal Hghness' the
evening previous realized his fondest hopes
Harry and Fay will succeed Roland Reed at the Bjou
oc,oher I in farcicaI piece called "McKennas FIta-
tonp 1t is a skit dealing with Ncw-York life la
Harrigan.
Frank Murry who temporarily assisting Lew.
pocksader in management OF the ates theatre, viii
20 to Texas shortly TO resume the management OF inc
magician Kelsr's business
Minnie Cummings announces intention of returning
TO the stage this season with two new plays
Mckee Rankin is with letter denying uA hs
has deserted his wife. He says that she went IN a
starring tour alone, OF her own accord.
NJ. w. Tobn has recovered and is oDce moro at work
in Lew Doclstader's business ONCE.
A larger number OF theatres outside OF New-York will
close this during election week than has ever been
known before.
The verestchaRn exhibition OF pictures and paraphcr
MALTA Of war Is awaited with considerable interest
verestchagn himself is an interesting figure snd has
attracted attention ON every side remarkable theory
that may moral teachers by horrify
ing people with worst side OF warfare has oc-
casoned a good deal Of comment. and has anhcted q
large degree Of interest Verestch0Rin was himself o
soldier and thoroughly convinced OF the great
wrong involved method OF settling national disputes
that started out missionary in the cause OF peace
All his paintings have been executed with view 10
presenting In its horrible and revolving aspect
II IL In the realism presented that the Veestchaein
pictures made their reputation In Europe Ihey
viii b shown In this city early IN November, and VIII
probably remain exhibition two or three months
@The Dramatic Year. 1Ss7'so" the new volume OF
which Edward Fuller the critic Of " The Boston Post
IA editor will be ready publication by the end OF the
month To every who Is interested In theatricai
affair. It will be Of value. William Archers account
Of the London ended is able summary OF
n,.mauc occurrences In England, and the thoughtful
articles contributed by Messrs. ID. f. Wool. IT, H.
Montgomery Howard NJ. Ticknor and j. Ranken Io"se'
will attract wide attention Messrs Tcknor Co. are the
l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
n4nr LEFT AT 4 MINISTER'S Door.

noceman OF the West Twentietnst. squad took to
po.a Ueadouarters Saturday night pretty girl baby
that va. less than Old and had been abandoned by
some person as yet unknown IL had been found wrapped
IN shawl in the area the house occupied by the Rev.
Dr. j. H. Goodman pastor OF the West Tweny'foufth
street. Methodist Church over the inanrs facs was
that had been saturated with what Is believed
d, have been ether baby evidently suffering from
the effects Of the drug IL Is believed that the person
who placed tho babe where IL found sought TO Kill It
Mrs Goodman says the baby was expennviiy dressed.
Tbo little frock was Of line tus ana embroidery
she saf and It's other clothing corrcsponde1 with the dress
She turned over 70 the policeman. who took IL 70 Head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
THE THIRD PARTY A FREE-TRADE cATsPAw.

THE THIRD PARTY A FREETRADE CATSPAW.
70 the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The so-called grand rally" of Prohbitionsts
Yesterday at Music Hall hers drew fair sized crowd
II was however, made up from affair."" very LIKE the
ono some Of US saw four years ago. which purported
to be a Buffalo reception to Grover Cleveland To the
far-mindcd there much TO commend in the speak
ing of the afternoon and evening. But there were
some things which every intelligent and unprecedented
man repud,ated Prohibition speakers. at their best
are III at case on the tariff question but the effort OF
the speakers yesterday to deal with the great issue
now before the American people was lame. pliiable
and puerfle In every instance 1t was unfair. They
proved TO many of US that they are indeed Demo
cratic annex and belong to the freetradc crew. Has
It come to this that the sefstyled Conscience
Party y which so pIousy calls upon US to "yote as
we pray really s developing the methods OF the
and rplsrepresrn,aiionl So IL would seem to calm OBJ
servation Yesterday Yours truly,
ser'A"o" 'e''''' METHODIST MINISTER.
Buffalo Sept L. 1888
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Post OGce Notice

Should read daily by all interested Is changes may
Letters Tor foreign countries need no. be specially sd
dispatch by any parsusrn ansns and eo
ssns he vessel: ss,aSs Sam, % viii clos.
promptly in all cases. at this Office as follows;
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i:sss' q, ..S:sS MIL for The
ss9:a Ta Sss f Sss
4 K 80 SD @ G"T'' e psl ''f nas
Ireland per eanD Ad,ae yi Ssoosas sOun &c
sss i be- sssi eH s s9s'
ps ss ss'% for SaS' ya Be
ssse a. n for rSsa nSs M dre ane
GGyi sie 3; nm for caEpeassy ssaps
sna ranico a nsf Saaps%
States Via Vera Cruz must be direcea per a Sity :!
sisa,nne NoGr T. Via Antwerp Getets
s SeSfo JeS psr ssesnp @ New
Orleans az b M for w Bsg rh To
THURsDAY-At a. m. FOR Europe per steamship Ham:
mOna via Ghsr anc soa a pa smeu psis az
s;cnmship Coon via Asp.nwaI dettcrs for Guatemals
mus, ss agSetee z w SGn 4 rcu Nsu Ss Z
n m FOR Euxillo, per steamship j. oeri. IT,, froa
New-orleans
.ns s hsa sSS IN
Porto Rico dtrs't. Der scdhSmV SstiuflngnanL
sATr-RDAY-At 30 a. IN. for Great Britain. Ireland.
belgium and Ne.tesnds per s;ein;shIp Aursnia va
Sweden Norway. Russia and Turkey rust DO directed
ner Arrana-l: a. 80 a. m. for Germany. Austria,
nan,n,rt sweden. Norway Russia and Turkey. pee
steamship Fulda w Bremen deers for ether Europcan
countries via Soul hampton, must b. directed pee
Fudapc: at 80 a. m. Tor France switzerland. Italy.
Snan ana Portugal. per steamship La Bourgogne via
Hsvre az 80 a. IN for the Netherands Via Rotter.
dam per steamship Rotertam 0etiers must be directed
per Rotterdam; at 8 80 a. m for Scotland direct.
Nor steamship Ancbors. via Glasgow Qetters must be
directed per ApchoEa")
Mails for Australia. Naw-zealsnd, Hawaiian FIJI ana
Francisco, close here sept 10 at go p. m COR on
arrival at NewYork Of steamship Aurania Win British
sisamshIp Gaelic from Aan Franceco close here Sept
..a AZ A 30 n NJ NAL FOR the Society Islands. pee
ship Tropc Bird from san E,aaeiscol clos herr sept
ana thence By steamer via Key West Ffa c;osc at the
ONCE daily az 9 80 q.
sbe schedule o. closing ranspacnc mails Il
on the prosumpton their uninterrupted overland transo
to san Francisco Mails from the Fast arriving time
az san Francisco the day OF sailing OF steamers
dispatched thence i tne INV oEARsoN, Postmaster,
Post ONCE. Newyerk. n. ", sept IL. 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
THEY ARE NOT DEMOCRATIC CLUBS

To N e = I % = OF THO n OHHt
Sir: Please be kind enough TO let the public know
that in the issues of several Democratic papers OF
some two weeks ago they had article to the effect
that the Guard Lafayette, and several other French
societies having their at No 81 South Ffthave
had Endorsed the Democratic platform adopted at
ST. Louis Allow me to say that the Guard Lafayette
and other societies as body did not adopt that or
anv other platform I'm any way declare Itself for
any party. CAPTAIN AUGUST =, FlS 49,
New York, Sept. 8, 1883
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
rprp,-yr LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Tn The diagram continuous limo shows the barometer
fluctuations yesterday, az observed at tho Uneu states
temperaure noted at Iutut's pharmacy alo Broadway
TRIBUNE oFrIcg Sept I'LL o. m.-Threatenins weather
prsyaied Yesterday with occasional hight and fog In
The evening The ranged GO and 72s
tho aver ago 6so) being o. higher than SATURDAY.
In and near this city to-day there viii probably be
threatening weather aud warmer ~ first and theu
cooler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
AN uyPArLNG DEMooRATIo TRAIT.

From The Pttsburg Chronicle
Daniel"
Yes, sire.s ,..
ai,ye been told that the Democratic platform OF
1870 took strong ground against re-cectng Pfesl-
dent" 4. ,eo.,
THAT only shows that Democrats are consistent In
one thing"
ain what. sref'
g they are consistent In their inconsistency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

quarters and delivered 10 Matron webb She kept IL
all day yesterday she said that it was as far as She
could Sec very commonly dressed ana the clothing smce1
OF carboc acid Tho fact that minister's wife makes
special mention OF the fine quality and make OF the co'nng
worn by the llttlo one Mrs. Webb says they were
common, excited comment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

WHEN THE WAGE GARNER HAS NO SURPLUS.
TO theEduor OF The Trtb"ne'
Sir: There Is feature OF the political SITUATION
that seems to have escaped notice. and that is to whom
do the uouor dealers expect to sell their vile stuff
,rder free trade regins Tho wageoarners certainly
will moi have a troublesome surplus to give them
Nawyork S>pt T. 1883. L. HAIGHT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

Philadelphia, Sept. 164lspeciaD. -The Association
for the Protection OF American Citizens, native born
and naturalzed has agreed to support for the Legs
,,,urs those candidates who will assist their object
10 have citizens only employed on public works
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s3.224,0sO 65

The present year he vetoed tho High-lIcense Dill
prepared by Assembyman Crosby which was appll
cable TO all the cities and towns in this state How
many lquor-dealcrs thus obliged cannot DO
stated accurately, but the number IS estimated at
10000. In 1887 Governor Hill printed statistics
showing tho number OF saloons in the cities OF the
State These were his figures:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

You cannot DO sure that yen VIII run tho ss"mss
thrsuch-free from all attacks Of cramps cnsisrs N
diarrhra or DR. scnfery. &c. Prudsntly pfov'ao
therefore, with Dr. Jsyno's Carminstve baAs"'
fecty safe medicine and sure curative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

pstgu before this. He will spend this month IN inc
White Mountaps after which ne is expected to mako
srcechcs throughout Indiana for Harrison and
Morton
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WILLIAM d. DAVIDSON.

William D. Davidson, OF Dobbs Ferry dled az IL
o'clock Yesterday morning. in the hiry-seVehh year Oh
his age He was born at Aston, Chenango County -.
1874 he came to Dobbs Ferry, after graduating al inc
o,moI school nc Albany and principal OF the free
school for eight years. studying law at the same time
He was admitted to the Ear in 1882. He leaves wdow
and two children girl and boy the one eight years ana
the other three months old He was Vesryhan III '"'
r-,s., Churcb at that nace He had been sick about
,o weeks with typhod fever and his symptoms seemed
70 be somewhat changed for the better IN the latter oaS
Of his sickness but he had q relapse yesterday.
He was counsel for Cyrus w. Field In the charRe Oh
his property in Westminster County lie was pro""e"s
in the Republican party, and had been mentioned as
candidate for the office Of Surrogate Of the county mo
funeral will take place at Mount Zion Church. D0oo'
Ferry on wednesday. at D. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

hin want Of In Furniture ycu can eos rs ov.S.
At Fupa iO4 14th 81. near 6tn- ave- lso he
crowded with new soods Yoa can purchase ." VIZ
yles n At . sscrnce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
HENRY GRO CORWITH.

Chicago Sept. 16.-A telegram announced the death
=, Henry Gro Cerwith OF Geneva Lake yesterday over
seventy years old. Mr. Corwth leaves fortune Oh
nearly ss 10000 1t is principally invested In Cheaso
rea estate and Wisconsin pine lands the TWO sources
from which he originally drew all his wealth. large
FAMILY Of sons and daughters each Of whom Is married
ana has family survive him
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NOTES OF THE CANVASS
Warner Miller and Chauncey NJ. Depew have been In
,ed 10 address the meeting OF the Wholesale DryGoods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17
RABBI ISIDOR
EST1MA TIES or THE CROPS OLD AND NEW

Paris Sept 1e.-Rabb IsidOr. the chief racoi OF 'n''
city, is dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-17

Colonel John Hay In the city on FRIDAY. He
thinks the present condition Of the Republican campaign
far more encouraging that Of 1884 or 1851 TWO
before the elections OF those years. ana WIN INC
great issue clearly defined long in advance he Is conf
dent that Republican prospects will improve to election
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-05-05
A Relic of l3arbarism.

It is many years since the traveller who was advised to go and see India remarked that he did not care to do so. as the gov ernment had abolished hook swinging and widow burning. But some of the inhabi- tants of that vast peninsula are still given to strange custom, of which little or nothing is known to Europeans. Itseems that in the nizam's dominions there is a caste in which this practice prevails. When any. of it's members die Q flag is at tached to bamboo and the bamboo is given to man to hold over the corpse of the deceased. Then, having retired to a convenient distance, the men of the caste open fire on the flag, probably by way of showing their distress and of helping the soul of the deceased on it's journey to some other world. But not everybody is a William Teil, and sometimes it happens that the man holding the flag is shot. This actually occurred on recent occa- sion, and notice was taken of it by the nizam's government. In The Tarida, or government gazette, it is made known to all concerned that no flag held over a corpse is to be fired at in the future.-St. James Budget.