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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, after passing a COM
parstvey comfortable night on board Of the steamer
Sunshine, of sag Ilarbor considerably improved
yesterday. Her son and two daughters TOOK turns dur
Ing the night watching bedside OF their mother
Nr'. Stowe had refreshing sleep, and DR. Sterling
vas 50 encouraged at Mrs. stoves improved cond
non mat be did not consider It necessary to accom-
pany the patient to Hartford. Soon after Mr.. Sew.
s"oAe Yesterday morning she took some light nour
ISnniebt The steamer started for Hartford at as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Bnghamtou. y. Y. Sept. 10 lspccial.-The Dem
ocrats Of Broonc County today nominated Martin
Rugglcs for the Assembly. Albert Hotchk,s for County
Judge and Surrogate John j. Moses for County Clerk
and Dr. =. Connolly for coroner
PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS MEN TO GIVE AID
Philadelphia, sept. 10 (spcciar-An important
meeting Of bushes, men was held al tho Mayors
oTce to-day. Mayor Filter presiding In taking the
chair he said 10 incumbent upon those members
OF the party who could afford 10 10 extend financial
aid 10 the National Committee II IS only right"
10 added " that We, Republicans, should come for
ward az such time and assist IN the support Of
platform and our candidates. political campa IN
requires money, and when there Office holders
to contribute, then the Republican business men
should make mp the deficiency IN closing. the
Mayor suggested the organization Of a business Mems
Committee. with view 10 cooperating with tho
National Committee. The plan unanimously ap-
proved. a large amount OF money subscribed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
CHAIRMAN coopER on THE LETTER.

Philadelphia, sept 10 specs ll.-Chairman Cooper,
OF the Republican state Committee, said to-day. In
speaking 81 President Clcvelands letter Of acceptance
President Cleveland has put forth nothing new. He
has only stated IA general way what be said spe-
clacally in his message H. leaves the question In the
same position IN which It prior 10 writing his
letter.
Chairman Cooper, with Colonel A. Louden Snovden
Major John hart. and Secretary Charles r Fl la
left The city this evening for the purpose Of present
Ing the state Committee. prize banners to the RepCb
Icans Of Forest and Crawford Counties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
THOUSANDS COME WITH CERTIFICATES.
WORK FOR THE CALIFORNIA COURTS IF THE


SCOTT BILL BECOMES A LAW.
Sal Francisco, sept. 10 cal.-Clevelands change
Of front on the Chinese question for the sake Of capr
Ing votes and the pass age Of the Scott bill promise
make work for the courts here. The Federal judges
hold that when the President signs the SCOTT bill
Chinese, with certificates, land. Attorneys
for the Chinese however hold other Views. Attorney
Rordan who does the bulk OF the court work for the
Chinese, said to-day {" No bill however stringent. can
override the statutes of the United states. II them
IS laid down that acting nnder one law cannot
be tried under another until he has been made aware 81
Its existence. Thus these steamers now On
their way &, they have certificates, cannot be pre-.
vented from landing under SCOTS bill any other bill
Tho Gaelic is expected arrive Wednesday and
she has 900 Mongolians on board. OF whom
certificate men. II President Cleveland should sign
The bill before her arrival the Federal courts will have
a lively time Chinese lawyers will make their fight
on the ground that the certificate sacred guarantee
OF the holders right 10 land.
The City Of New-York is American vessel. On
her arrival attempt Will be made land the cerdf
cate men on the ground that they We're American
before the passage Of the bill and therefore entitled
to land.
The Beige Is also her way with over 600 Coolies
and the City of Pekin will leave China on september
Is II IS more than probable that before sho starts the
amshp company will order their agents nor 10 ship
any more Coolies Tho new law according 10 Judge
Hoffman and General Carey Will bar out over 10000
certificate men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

to which the arid regions Of the United sts'es
can BE- redeemed by irrigation. and reserving a. nv
property Of the United states all the lands desgnsed
for reservoirs and canals Tor irrigation. was deoaeo
at length. No action, however, was taken.
Mr. MeCIsmmy, Of North Carolina INTRODUCED
bill to provide for an inland waterway between New
York and Florida
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
TIE OHIO SOCIETY BEGIyyryG THE sr.coy

The regular monthly meeting after the summer yscs
con OF the Ohio Society held last evening a. ,b.
rooms Of the society, No 2s0 Fifh-av- John Hov.ra
presided IN tie absence Of General Thomas Ewing A
dinner 70 take palce this and ladies' reception To
be held in October for the dates were
not decided upon The Building Committee reported that
Is was making progress MaAi0a Chance. Of the Pro
tectiye Tanr League requested 10 speak on Pro.
tecton. bus no begged V be excused
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
HARD AT WORK IN BROOKLYN

huge transparency. Win the portraits ~ the Repub.
lean National and canllisfcs put Up
Ing over the windows % the Republican eampagn head.
quarters Ai1nflguo-st. B10E.rn. 10 w B. illuminated
lY . powerful electric icat placed n fplt OF lt Tho
representative u the campaign clubs met last evening
and perfected ARRANGEMENTS Tor parade the evening
Of September 20. when senator Warner Miller Will
adtross a mass meeting Palace Rink The Repub
Lean General Committee will meet This evening Mass,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
PONDS OFFERED AND ACCEPTED.

Washington Sept i0-To-days bond offerings
amounted TO 5000. $50 in lots a. follows:
Four per cents registered, 81 10000 at 10 Sd 3
81 ,OCO at 1919 ~ $50 at 100 net.
Four and half per cents. gisterci Si.5OO-Oo
al JOG IS ~ 900 al i0G "a 5000 at io6 81
The Secretary Of the Treasury this afternoon 90
ceptcd the following bonds
Four per cents coupon. $500 at l29
1913.
Four ard hall per cents, registered, sloco ~
Jog 81 600 at 100 ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

The Of the 9th Regiment held their monthly
meeting In the arnory In TwentysiXthsl last evening
and considered reports relating the trip Gettysburg
md the erected there which placed before
them BY Colonel William Scott who presided The total
cost 70 the u tho expedition 81 500 and
eu1ng that Of the monument and the expenses Of the
Active regiment amounted 70 s20, oOO Five members
ecfed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

meeting were held last evening BY Tventynrss Ward
Harrison and Morton Campaign Club, in the Throopaye.
wigwsm the Fifteenth Ward Protection Cub at Grahan-
and withersst.. the Twenty.nfth Ward Ocean Hill
Harrison and Morton Campaign Club at No 2.l44 Fulton
st., the Twentylsecond Ward Harrison and Morton Cam
psien Club at FIfthavs and Eiuhths, and tho Twelfth
Ward Harrison and Morton Campaign Club at No. AZ,
Van Bruntst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
Special Notices.
Z orrents of
Contents of
THE SEMI WEEKLY TRIBUNE
FOR TODAY.

FOR TO-DAY.
First Psge-Tepios OF The Day-Congress and 30
q. \. Il.
Second Page-Congress and the e. A. r.
Third Page-Thc News In Northumberland News
Fourth Page-A Tribute Wallsca-Ihe FAR ~
Amcnla
Ffch Page-Mr Cleveland accepts.
Day-PersOnal.
seventh Psgo-An Historical Parale-lTow Free Trade
Works.
Ffchth Page-Editoras.
Ninth Page-EditOrias
Tenth Page-Ne Same Trus's-Potcal News
Eleventh Plge-rhc Chinese PulIe-W ash.ngtOn New =
Two fsh Pag,-A visit 10 old York.
Thirteel'h pagc-A Broker Probably klued-Misce!ane-
Fourteenth Page-Converts in the Clubs-rhe Mama
Election.
Fif.eenth Psge-IIll and Jones agsn-Marxets
= vfesntn Page Markets Ads crtissments
Coples In wrappers ready for mailing be had IN Tina
Trlluna Room FOR 3 cents each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
CHARLES FREDERICK HERREsHoFr.

Providence r. l.. sept 10 Special. Charles Fred
erick HerreshoG, boat-buildcr, d ed at Bristol on
saturday night of consumption In his eghtieth year
Ie was passionatey fond Of boats, and some Of the
fastest craft made by the boat-bu ding house which
be founded were modelled by himself Mr. HerreshoN
had nine Oh ldren all Of whom arc stu living, three
OF them being the leading spirits IN the Herreshoff
Manufacturing Company, Of Bristol Julian Here
shOf one Of LIS sons, Is chemist in Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

H. Hazard Robert D. Benedict. silas B. butcher
Charles Pratt John French, ". c. VOsbur9h. Darwin
II. James. a. D. Baird, George c. Reynolds, l. NJ
Palmer Samuel Booth. Bernard Peters, George D.
Forester, T. r. Kennedy. c. u. Rhinehart. W H.
Lyon, William Berfi. John GLIB. John a. Nichos
and Edward i. Bartlett. The chaIm man OF the conl-
mittee IS Jesse Johnson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Washington sept f0.-The heavy purchases *
United STATES bonds last week caused marked dechs
in the Treasury surplus, which fell from sllOOOoV~
last Monday to s103, $4,000 stated In the Ires'-
urcrs statement Of today The discrepancy between
This amount and the surplus stated in the Presidents
letter Of acceptance s13oOOo,oo Is probably an-.
TO the fact the Preside includes abor' 3g -
fractional silver coin hand as part OF the surplus
while the Treasury officials DO not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

4Ae BODY o. drowned found al the Cob
DoeN o. Tie Navy Yard last evening. The figure Of
"'h~h was tattoocd on the left arm In India Ink with
name / j. Weller The description Of the body
- 'p'hdea with that Of c. B. Hodgkins. age twenty.
~ cenpOsitor who disappeared from No. o2a Hillary
% August II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
NEW OFFICERS OF THE NEWPORT CASINO.

Newport. r. l.. Sept. 10.-The Casino stockholders
have elected officers follows: President. Au-iss
Belmont; vice president, John y. A. Griswold: seo~
rotary. Francis o. French treasurer, George r. Feer"
ing: executive committee Henry A. c. Taylor. Francs
o. French. ogden GOcet, J. y. \. Grswold and T.
L. lmfhrln-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

A. his home ia wsstport. Conn. Captain Franklin sher
wood died SUNDAY morning sge seyertv-seven. He had
been commander o. vessels plying between ewYor6,
savannah The Gulf and Indies Tor forty years,
and was the last Of brothers, tripetS all OF whom
had been captains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
THE BROOKLYN FEDERAL BUILDING

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING THE
LETTING OF THE CONTRACT
Washington. sept 10 CSpeciaD-Thcre IS peculiar
feature about the contract for Brooklyn Federal
Building which has Just been awarded, which, under
any other Administration than the present would prob
ably cause a Congressional iuvesgaf on. and perhaps
some scandal some two month, ago bids were opened
for supplying the labor and material necessary com
plee the public building I'm Brooklyn. Among the
bidders were T. f. Gobe Of Chicago, and BERNARD
Gallagher of Brooklyn. Gobels bid the lowest
and Gallagher third Gobel offered do the work
for about $3.50 900, while Gallagher asked 100000
moro than the sum named By the Chicago man. The
contract after delay. awarded to Mr.. Gobel
and a certain number Of days allowed to him I'm
which TO file his bond The time expired last week
and Mr.. Gohcl failed to pat IN an appearance When
no fled his bid no deposited with the Treasury Depart
meut certified check for al 900 to insure the fulfil
meut Of the contract This check to be forfeited
IT, In the event Of securing the contract he should
fail to comply with the requirements Of the depart
ment
Gallagher is welLknown Democratic poll
iician in Brooklyn, and part owner in one
q the Democratic organs there-a man who
has a "pull' From the day that the bids
opened until the contract finally awarded to
him las. Wednesday, he and his friends made vgor-
Gus protest against tho award TO Gobei All sorts Of
charges against the supervising architect and other
officials OF the Treasury concocted and published
This policy seems to have been effective, for in spite
OF the fact that Gaaghers bid 30 per cent higher
than that Of Gobel, he gets the work
Under ordinary circumstances and I'm private business
the course would been advertise and 10 havc
invited proposals once more. Inasmuch as It s
claimed by gallagher and bis friends that Gobel hnd
knowledge not possessed by any OF the others namely
that the granite be cut 10 be supplied 70 the
contractor dressed down 10 within finch OF the re.
quiremens for the building. Il would that there
IS moro reason than that the contract should not
have been awarded without giving other bidders a
chance.
A. Il Il, a Brooklyn concern with big pull" has
fat contract IN vhch It would SEEM there Il nearly
a quarter of "a million dollars profit. Just before A
Presidential election. Perhaps the affair be- salts
hcouy explained. but 10 present look, queer %
Ray the least II IT, a. any rare. likely 80 be made
suhiec OF Congics si0nal nyesre gallon
DISCUSSING IRRIGATION OF ARID LANDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
1oHN HENEY sWOYER.

vlkesbarre Penn, sept. 1O.-John Henry swoyer. a
well Known millionaire coal operator, died at his
residence here this morning. age fftysl1 Mr. Swoyer
has been Identified with coal operations IN the Lacka-
wanna and wyoming regions for over thirty years.
lie founded the wyoming Valley coal COMPANY ard ar
the time u his death Of rs largest stockholders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
DIR WILLIAM Won COTTsCHACK.

Providence, r. l., sept. 10 spec aD.-Dr. william
Won Gottschack, the leading homeopathic physician
Of the state, died to-day Of Bnghts disease. He
was born In saxony, November u. 1896 of noble
parents lie sent to Lelpslc University to be
educated but taking part In revolt, he was exled
I'm l-48. coming finally to New-Iork in 1851, and
la provitance IN 1885
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Philadelphia. sept 10 l-pec.an.-The Chesfnus
street Theatre vas crowded 10 the doors 10 cha
with an apprec alive and delighted audience. which
witnessed the first performance IN this city Of Dem
man Thompson's new play " The Two Sisters ~
made a dec ded hit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
NEw.IEnsEY PRoHInIrIoNIsTs Ar woRK.

The Prohibitlousts Of Essex County held their an.
nual convention yesterday afternoon, aud after adopt
Ing platform. IN which they decried Tie ngh License
Locai-Optlon statute, John r. Anderson was nomi
mated FOR Congress and stephen Franriico for prcs
dental clector About sixty delegates We're present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
Villas @No COOP IN WISCONSIN.

At the end Of business letter from a prominent
panh ohcer at Racine, Wis, which was received In
this city Yesterday. were these remarks:
We are all right In Wisconsin, and hope TO give
Den ana Levi something over 10000 majority. Villas
MADE speech hero yesterday but he Is no good In
ihis part OF the vineyard. We know him Of 0ld7
PROMINENT MEN on A FINANCE COMMITTEE
Among the $50 members Of the Finance COMMITTEES
oil INC Kings county Republican Campaign Committee
are such prominent brooklyn Republicans A. s. T.
CLitfenden samuel Mclean, Fl anklia Woodruff Joseph
+. Knapp. General James JouIdaD, Edward II. Hobbs,
stephen v White Frederick A. schroeder, General
Rodney C. Ward. Cornelius N. Hoagland. William
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11


The nominating committee reported yesterday the
ticket to be supported at the annual meeting OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, on September 70
TIE only change IN tho board is the substitution OF
John C. Bullitt Of Philadelphia, former director for
August Belmont, who declines a re election. More
important changes in the management Will be The re
trement OF President Robert Harris who will be made
Chairman OF the board, and the promotion of Thomas
r. cakes to the presidency. Mr. Cakes who has had
The general management OF the property for tho last
nVe years will have his headquarters az ST. Paul and
me CHAIRMAN Will remain ia this city. The change
cOhsinetrd In wall street sign OF the increased infu
cACe OF EenIy NlIlarQ IN the cnnfrn cnmnnnY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

scboverline DAILY & Gales, 800 B-osdwav Ger tes
% Guns Rifles and sporting toCds n
general at remarkably low pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
rAMMANY BRAVES OFF FOR BUFFALO.

The Tammany delegation to the Democratic state
Convention started for Buffalo over the New-York
Central yesterday afternoon in special train OF
eleven coaches. 1t had been expected that there
would be fully 400 in the party and arrangements
had been made FOR thirteen coaches, but hardly more
than ESQ actually turned up. although the honr Of
departure was postponed from is to As. The
pa4y Will breakfast at the Gcnesee House In buffalo
at this morning.
Among those who went were Commissioner Richard
Croker, Sheriff Hugh J. Grant, General Roger A
Pryor. Commissioner Thomas 5. Brennan, Eugene :.
Ives Joseph ]. O'Donohue, John G. Shcehan, Joseph
II. Stiner. General spinola, George ". Pmnhtt J.
c. G. Hupfel James A. Flack Frederick Oppermann,
r.. Thomas F. Gilroy, Colonel william l. Brown. p
lice Justice T. G. Duffy. James J. slevn. L. T.
Fttzpatrek Michael Norton. PHILIP Holland Edward
+ Rcnly. 3 F. Martin General John Cochrane; j; W.
Rappcnhagen Charles Steckler, Leicester HOlme,
Job1 r NcGoldrck James Oliver. senator Cantor,
and Aldermen Diver and EltLsimons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Augusta. Nc, sept 10 specaD.-Mr. Blaine has
! consented make speech In New-lork Sep
tembcr 20 under the auspices of The Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
GrN HOpACr PORTER

tell. how manv miles travel by rail IN View
YORK state without beiug killed, and rsiatcs soma D
teresfing railway auocds,es Ais paper la scribners n
e ptsMher. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
TO HAVE A BUSINESS MEMS MAss-MEETING.

An effort IS being made 10 get up big business
mems mass-meeting in this city. c. {. shayne.
who has taken an active part IN the campaign for
protection. has been visited by number Of business
men who wish TO show that they are opposed TO the
free trade policy Of the President None OF the ar
rangements have yet been made, but the Academy Of
Music has bean settled upon as the place for holding
the meeting
A meeting OF the committee having charge OF the
campaign IN this county viii be held tonight ar the
County Committees headquarters In T"ety-hfih-st.
70 complete gcments for the big meeting Oh DeAt
Tuesday, when Warner Miller viii speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
N1RRIED.

soIrh Britain Conn. IN the Congrs-
gstlonal hurch At D. september 8 Dv the 9ev D Il
Keller, Mr. George \. ives. OF BalnOrdge. " T. Aho
MISS Luce y. Keller OF south Britain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

DISCUSSING IRRIGATION OF ARID LANDS
Washington, sept 10-In the House to-day the
conference report on the supdry Civil bin was con
sidered and the pending Senate amendment appopri-
atng s25o000 for the purpose d investigating tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
JOHN LISTER WALLACE,

Died September G. Isss.
The Lyceum Theatre programme was printed with
10 lester al.ack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

1WnuvR OFFicg. sept Ill m.-rArtly cloudy weather
prevailed yesterday. The Temperature ranged between o.
and 75o Tho G1' being 2'so higher than the
corresponding day last year and a. higher than
sunday
In and this city to-day there Will probably be
generally far. cooler weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11

Notices Of marriages mast b, iRiorsst with falL nan
and address
, 1888-01-14
BARBADOS NEWS.

Christmas is at our doors, and for the
sures have been the topic with old and
young. Christmas trees and bazaars have
attracted their crowds in Eagle Hall Road
and Broad-street. They are things Of the
past, and now people in town and country
IRE looking forward to the gatherings and
amusements Of Monday, the great Holt
day Of the year. Bridgetown has been
Lively for the week, with sellers who
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-04
A WARNING.

The modes of deaths approach are
various, and statistics show conclusively
that more persons die from diseases of
the Throat and Lungs than any other
1t is probable that everyone, without ex-
ception, receives vast numbers of Tuber-
Gle Germs into the system and where
these germs fall upon suitable soil they
start into life and develop, at first slowly
as is shown by slight tickling sensa
tion in the throat and if allowed to con-
.nue their ravages they extend to the
lungs producing Consumption and to the
Aead, causing Catarrh Now all this is
dangerous and II allowed TO proceed will
In time cause death. At the onset you
must act with promptness; allowing cold
to go without attention is dangerous and
may lose you your life. AS soon as you
feel that something is wrong with your
Throat, Lungs or Nostrils, obtain a. bot
tie of Boschees German Syrup. 1t will
tive you Immediate relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-08-04
Attending 10 Business Again.

The many friends Of Mr.. John Johnson.
the we'll known city plumber, whose mis-
fortune in the purchase, some months
ago, of the confiscated oyster boat IAN
son, for violating the oyster laws of our
State, which afterwards lei TO his arrest
and confinement in our Jail for resisting
the United States Marshall in his effort to
seize the boat under Mr. Johuson's pur-
chase for libel, will be glad to learn that
he has been pardoned by the President
through the efforts of personal friends,
and Is again plying his vocation. Mr..
johnson is one of the most expeditions
plumbers and gas filters in this city. and
all who have employed him will bear tes-
timony of his good work and most rea-
sonabie prices. He can be found at his
old place of business, under Temperance
Hall, on State House Circle, and any one
needing his services would do well to call
on him.