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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15

The discovery of rattlesnakes at place so near
New-York City as Fort Lee is anything but pleas
ant. At best, the opportunity for enjoying coun
try air and country scenes on the part or the
crowded population of NewYork is limited, and
to have it embarrassed by the dread Of meeting
venomous reptiles is most disagreeable. The re-
suit of the efforts now being made to save the
life of the young man bitten on Sunday Will be
watched with eager and general interest. From
time to time antidotcs for the poison Of the
rattlcsnake have been suggested, but never sup
ported by evidence accepted sufficient in proving
that a cure is really possible So far, whiskey ap
pears to be esteemed the best remedy. Certainly
the stories told Of effected by its are more
numerous than those told in favor OF other
medicines. This circumstance should not be con-
sidcred too seriously however, for obvious reasons
The House Committee on Naval Affairs has de-
cided to report adversely the Senate bill for the
restoration Of Commander Quackenbush to the
Navy. The effect Of the bill was to approve the
opinion OF the Senate that in accordance with Su-
preme Court decisions, Commander Quackenbush
was not legally dismissed from the service upon
the charge of drunkenness.
Emns dispatch in relation to the Stanley ex'
petition does not prove to contain alarming news
when the true text is read. While no tidngs had
been received at Lake Albert up to November 2
Of the progress or safety Of the expedition, Emin
was not apprehensive respecting its fate, since
he was not looking for its arrival before the
middle of December. II he was not expecting
Stanley at Wadeai much before Christmas, he
could not have been dismayed by the lack of
news early in November From the Congo much
later intelligence has been received than from
Zanzibar. From the camp on the Aruwmi word
was received in London during March that every
thing was quiet there and that nobody had re-
turned from the Stanley expedition. If any dis
aster had ovcrtalen Stanley it is fair to infer
that the bad news would have been carried back
to Major Barttelot at the Congo headquarters.
No rumors of evil import had reached his ears
late in March, and Emin, by the latest advices
from Zanzibar, was expecting the relief party
about the middle of December. There seems to
be no serious ground for uneasiness.
II is understood that the banqucting halls in
which Tammany and the County Democracy are
to entertain visiting Democrats to-day and to-
morrow will be decorated with that fine old
Democratic legend: Resolved, That We are
opposed to sumptuary laws On this occasion
the opposition will mostly be encased in long
black bottles and be served in tumblcrs, without
sugar.
The Chairman Of the Democratic state Com
mittee is reported by The World" as asserting
that Governor Hills course has greatly strength
ened the partys This is the worst blow the
Democracy has received in long time. party
that is greatly strengthened by its alliance with
such public official as Governor Hill must be IN
n bad Way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
BAYARD NEATLY DIssECTED.

The report on the Chamberlain fishery treaty by
tho Republican majority OF the senate Committee on
Foreign Relations is Just what II expected TO
he-a cicer concise statement OF the fatal weaknesses
Of the arrangement into which Mr. Bayard permitted
himself " be caIolcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
DOG FIGHTS ARE ALWAYS POPULAR.
From The St. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat


We may as we'll acknowledge that the people enjoy
personal contest between a couple OF Dlucky and
duen political leaders good deal more than they do
the customary or0r Of profound and monoton0us dis
CUSTOM Thy like to put to the test of courage
and the competition OF intellectual vgor and aertnoss
which such encounters imply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15

Persons learing torn for tie season, and sum
ner trarellers, can hare THE DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to them, postpaid, for 80 cents per month,
the address beng changed as often as desired.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE nil be sent to any address
in Europe at 81 so per month, which includes
the ocean postage.
Professor Virchow's long expected eXamina-
ton of the Emperor Fredericks throat has
taken place, and his acknowledged mystiica-
tiOn as to the actual disease renders DR.. Mac
kenzles position more secure than ever. In
fortunately there appears to be little TO hope
for even if the Emperor be afflicted with an
ailment less malignant than cancer His re-
Operative powers are confessedly meagre, and
the strain upon them grows heavier all the
while.
After all the sharp things General Wolseley
said and all the angry things Lord Salisbury
said and all the startling consequences pre-
dcted by the London papers, the proceedings
in the House of Lords yesterday were decidedly
tame. Woseley did not resign. He said that
what he had said he was ready to say again,
but he didn't mean anything by it. Salisbury
replied that he only meant something In the
event that Wolseley meant something. and
since he didn't, why, then, he Salisbury
didn't This is all very nice, Pickwickian and
harmonious, but it does not rehabilitate the
faded lingo rhyme.
Congressman Longs decision to retire from
public life will be regretted, not only in Massa-
chusetts, but throughout the country. His
personal character, ability and high minded
patriotism and his loyal devotion to party
principles and party interests have won for
him a large degree Of public confidence. The
reasons that urge him to his decision keep many
excellent men who do not happen to be rich out
Of public life. Low salaries are feature of
the American legislative system which is open
TO criticism. Governor Long is mistaken in
saving that he can retire without iniuring his
marty. His loss will be serious one. Such
men as be cannot go without leaving behind
them vacant place not easily TO be flied.
At this moment the Administration forces in
the Democratic State Convention are on top,
and they do not seem disposed to give any
quarter to their foes. They apparently intend
TO sit down upon Governor Hill with thud so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
HE PREFERS MILD BEVERAGES.

From The Minneapolis Tribune.
"The Chicago Mall" Informs us that Chief Justice
Fuller drinks nothing stronger than rum and mo-
asses" People who have hitherto cherished the idea
| that man can sit on tho Supreme Bench unless
he has ondncss for oil Of vtrpl splced with crushed
| clsss will feel disappointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
HE CAN FIND IT AT THIS oFFIcn.

From Tho indianapolis Journal
II the celebrated Tlden cipher should reappear in
Democratic politics this year, Ignailus Donneliy may
be able 10 make himself useful by finding tho key TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15

There is one thing the Democratic State Con-
vention ought to do before it adjourns 1t ought
to appoint a committee TO decorate the grave OF
Irving Hall and erect neat Eastwood shaft over
its remains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
WoRK FoR AN AMERICAN OHURoH IN Berlin

A meeting was held last evening at the Broadway
Tabernacle In behalf OF the American church In Berlin
The Rev. Dr. william NJ. Taylor pastor OF the Taber.
nacle presided and after briefly announcing the purpose
for which the meeting called, introduced tho Rev.
Dr. r. S. storra Storrs spoke OF the large number
OF students from America in Berlin who go Germany
10 complete their educaons and who will the widest
influence upon the nation when they return Those
students with other Americans in Berlin. constituted
population OF about and they needed just such church
as they had been familiar with at home. The
German churches were not capable OF furnishing this
atmosphere, nor were the English ehapes The church
proposed was TO about 000 and Dr. sorrs be-
evcd that the money could DO raised with little diff
nculty.
The Rev. Dr. j. NJ. Buckley the next speaker. He
pleaded for the church because II Is the only thing that
could give dignity in Berlin TO the American idea Of re-
lglon There is in Berlin" he said. subtle atmos
phere OF unbeef ruins mems faith In religion with
out njuring their morals their integrity lilo de-
seribed German students duel which he witnessed and
strongly condemned low state OF moral and religious
feeling Germany. The church proposed would stand
as bulwark against this and IL should be built The
last speaker Professor Philip schan defended tho char
acter OF tho German people from the charges OF Dr.
Buckley saying Germany moral and religious
nation then spoke strongly in favor OF the building
Of the church for Americans IN Berlin ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15
4 cobb MEDAL ZOE PRoEEssoR H 4. XEwroS

New.Haven, May II (Speciap. -Professor IL. a.
Newton, Of Yale, has received gold medal from the
National Academy Of Sciences, under the following
circumstances: Lawrence Smith, OF HarrsviIle, was
an enthusiastic astronomer and specialist In mcteoric
work. In 1884 his widow, Sarah julia smith, gave
$4,000 in trust to the National Academy OF sciences
tho income of which to be used for striking
gold medal. to be called the Lawrence Smith Medal,
and be Of the value of 900 In gold This medal was
to be presented by the Academy TO any person In the
United States or elsewhere who shall make an original
Investigation OF meeoric bodies the results OF which
shall DO known to the public such results being, In
the opinion of the National Academy 81 sciences, OF
sufficient importance ard benefit TO science 10 merit
such recognition. Tho deed provided that medals
should not be awarded ofsner than once IN two years.
Professor Newton Is the first TO achieve The distinction
OF receiving this medal. which awarded to hin, at
the recent meeting Of tho Academy OF sciences in
Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-15

At this moment the Administration forces in
the Democratic State Convention are on top,
and they do not seem disposed TO give any
quarter to their foes. They apparently intend
TO sit down upon Governor Hill with thud so
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-24
SHOES !
OUR pet DEPARTMENT.

If your dissatisfied with
your shoeman come and see
us. We have experienced
and courteous statesmen to
wait on you. Goods warranted
exactly as represented and no
trouble to show you our goods
whether your intention is to
purchase or not. This is your
store; come and feel that you
are at home. Very respect
fully yours,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-24

is no doubt that Bartows resources are at
tracing the attention of capitalists and
manufacturers, and there is no question
but that in the near future it will be the
scene of great development. If steel and
iron can be made ckeaply and easily any
where, it can be done in Barlow, and Car
tersville, the junction of two railroads,
with limtless coal fields in close proximity,
is the natural site. The Etowah company
have purchased the rails for a tramroad to
the great Grow iron mine. With good
weather the output of ores, iron and man
ganeSe will be large
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-24
A. II. ALTNIAYER q co.
BUSIN :!

~ ETTING moro business is the most arduent
" pursuit Of the merchant The much Of
to-day is the Spurrer ON for more. Profit quick
ems his efforts. Profit is his imperative need;
vet profit stands lower than the increase Of
business, II il doesn't the merchant must take
second rank. II does with us, If it doesn't he
shuts himself out from first place in his bust
ness
Look at our offerings Loo, at the savory
dish Of palatablc bargains we give you and then
wonder why we do it, You needn't, though.
The first paragraph tells it all.
Don't like TO brag much, but we've
got good thing to tell, and must tell
it.
Ladies' 40inch wide, all wool Imperial Serge
Dress Goods, in all the early spring shades such
as snake and lizard greens, golden blue goblin
grey, maroon gold, terra Gotta, brown, etc, Doc.
per yard prices elsewhere 75c.
Ladies 36ipch wide English Cashmere, all
the above new shades, 32lSc.; price elsewhere
SOC
SATEENS, not the American imitation, but
the genuine imported French Sateens, in all the
new shades, 29c. elsewhere Soc. and zoe.
All Linen Huck Towels, new patterns size 20x
40, 10c elsewhere l5c and zoe
Gents Satin Scarfs, nobby patterns, wonder
full value, l9c.
UNDERWEAR.-To busy to make altera-
lions in prices, SO viii continue the sale of
LADIES' UNDERWE EAR at same prices as
quoted for last weeks great sale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-24
MILLINE
To the Public.
Prospectus for 5 Hng and Summer 1883.

The unprecedented trade in Millinery Business dur
ing 1887 owing the constantly adding Of Novelties and
the immense increase of stock which is doubtless the
LARGEST OF ANY RETAIL MILLINERY AMERICA exclusive of
New York and our three large floors cannot hold them
Already our importations, DIRECT EUROPE
irving and ON OUR THIRD Floor opening NOVELTIES
SPRING SUMNER in RIBBONS FRENCH Flowers and
FEATHERS in the MosT BEAUTIFUL and NOVEL SHADES We
are sorry to be compelled for of room to close
Winter Season soon which has been very successful
and from to-day all Felt Hats, Fancy Feathers and
Trimmed Hats will be sold Our Ribbon Sale
will continue until further notice.
=. KROUSKOFF,
MAMMOTH MILLINERY HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24

A CoBRAs REvESGE.-Tho Homepard Mail, OF
Bombay, reports the death Of Mr. Andrew Fischer,
an omployee.o of the Madras Railway Company at
Pennar Bridge Works on the northwest line of
the railway under most distressing circumstances
He was employed as q driver of bridge engines at
the Pennar works. While he was seated in the
veranda o: his bungalow he observed two large
cobras on the barren plain immediately in front
of the house. Aiming himself with stout stick,
no proceeded to the spot and encountered the
snakes he succeeded in killing one Of them,
while tho other, which had been slightly wound
ed, managed TO escape. Mr.. Fischer hunted about
for the runaway, but could not find it. He then
returned to his bungalow and rested for some
time. as he WAS of duty. Later in the day he pre-
pared to 20 TO his work, and with that object got
out his clothes to dress. He sat on his cot aud
was about to put on his shirt when he felt some
thing bite him Oh the back. He turned round
and to his horror found a snake on the cot behind
him which he is said to have recognized as the
cobra he had wounded that morning. BE imme-
diately sought medical relief, and all kinds of
remedies were applied, hut to no effect, and he
died in the evening leaving widow and all in.
FAINT child. 1t is commonly believed among the
Hindoos that no animal is more revengeful than
the cobra. and that if an attempt is made to kill it
and it escapes it never gives rest until it has
wreaked its vengeance apon its assalant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

st Johns Catholic Church. at Woodstock,
was Dedicated yesterday. The services were
conducted by Very Rev. A. Nanderver, ad
ministrator Of the Diocese of Richmond.
Rev OR lily, of the Sicred Heart Church
of Winchester, was celebrent of the mass
The music was by select choir from Mar
tiDsbutg.
Four Italians arrived in Norfolk Saturday
morning On the Washington steamer and in
the afternoon were all arres ed in Ports
mouth for passing well executed S. silver
certificates They passed four on one store
keeper They pretended not to be able to
speak English and nothing could be learned
from them, and were committed to separate
cells for hearing. Over 800 in spurious
certificates were found on the prisoners and
SO in good money.
Quite an amusing incident occurred at one
of the boarding houses in Petersburg. on last
Friday evening, which, when it became
known, created much laughter. An aged
gentlemen Of one Of the adjoining counties
advertised, sometime ago, for wife, and q
lady in another State replied to the adver-
tisement, which led to a correspondence be-
tween the two. By agreement the couple
met on Friday evening for the purpose OF
having the nuptia knot tied, but the gen
tlemsn failed to come up to the lady's ex
pectationa. and she refused to marry him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
The Rise in the Price oryneat.

The rise in the price Of cash wheat in Chicago
to 81 per bushel, is an event of national import
ance ] he price is sort of dead line in the mar
ket as it had been declared that the day of dollar
wheat was past forever. Nevertheless that price
was made Saturday. 1t is five years since wheat
sold at dollar buEhel and meanwhile it has
been down to &c cents, although it has sold as
high as $276 within the business life of several
men in active business. Last year at this time
No. 2 spring wheat sold in Chicago at about 40
cents the range being 67as cents to 71s4 cents.
Call the advance 80 cents, the increase in the
value of the wheat crop of the country is over
1925 900 00O an enormous addition to the wealth
of the United States. The merchants and bankers,
it is said are watching the grain market with un-
usual interest 1t is contended that the board
price list will make all the difference in the world
TO their trade and financial operations for the
next twelve months, and that permanent price
Of dollar or more will enrich every man, woman
and child in the West, directly or indirectly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24

A farmer near Orlando. Florida, saw in
ten minutes trailing came upon the largest
serpent be had ever seen. 1t was engaged
10 swallowing rabbit, aud the farmer
waited and watched the operation. After
the rabbit bad disappeared ne walked for.
ward to get good shot ct the monster,
which according 10 bis story, at once reared
up its head rs high as good-sized map, and
"began racing back and forth before him,
drawing nearer each time, hissing and dart.
ing out its tongue" The farmer shot and
broke the snakes back. and another shot
silled it. 1t was coach whip" snake, of
the boa constructor family. and measured
sixteen feet and two inchss 10 length, aud
was four inches vide &c oss The head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
Yellow Fever,

The reports to the board of health at
Jacksonville yesterday aggregate 1913 new
cases OF yellow fever in that city and suburbs,
80 Of which are colored people and 10 deatf 8.
Total cases reported to date, ISIS; tota'
deaths, 212 A moro hopeful feeling exists
among the people, many intelligent obser-
vers of former epidemics believing that the
worst is over 1t is now almost certain that
many hundred colored people have had
fever and recovered without treatment or
physicians. The old theory that they are
not liable to contract yellow has been ex.
ploded. 1t has been demonstrated that they
are almost as susceptible to attack as the
whites, but the issue ia rarely fatal with
them, probably never unless the fever is
complicated with organic diseases.
A dispatch from Marten Tenn, says two
trains of yellow fever refugees passed
through there yesterday, going north, and
were allowed to stop mile north Of town
where loads of provisions were furnished By
the citizens, some of the passengers having
gone forty-eight hours without food.
1t ia estimated that fully 4 600 people have
left Memphis, Tenn, since Friday. They
were principally women and children, the
wives and families of merchants and others,
who On the announcement Of the Out break
at Jackson took alarm. Business is virtual
" at standstill. Country merchants can
not come to the city under the present quar-
antine regulations. and every email town
adj AGENT has locked its doors. Local freight
and passenger travel on all railroads is
suspended II is the same from Louisville
south to Mobile and New Orleans.
Two refugees from quarantine camp in
Florida were arrested in New York Satur
day by the health officers and taken to
North Brothers. Island. They will be kept
close prisoners, By order Of the Board of
Health. They came FROM an infected city,
said to be Jacksonville, and had agreed VOL
UNFAIRLY TO undergo ten davs' quarantine
before continuing on their journey north.
They broke their parole and came through
by rail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
EIighwayman Killed.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. "a The no
torious Lone Highway man" who has for
the past two years been terror to travel
lers in the vicinity of Kerrville, and who
has, without the assistance of single con-
federate, repeatedly robbed stage coaches,
rihed mail bags and gone through as many
as six commercial travellers in broad day.
light without the slightest inconvenience or
resistance has been killed He was shot by
Mrs. Lizzie Hay, formerly Miss Gibbons, at
her home on the head prong of Rio Sabinal,
Bandero county, last Monday. The high
wayman had attempted to rob the woman's
honse when killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-The stock market WAS
only fairly active at the opening this mornin.
and first prices rs compared with Saturdays clos.
ing figures were generally lower The tone Of
the market changed immediately, however and
substantial gains were SEQ ED before the end of the
first half hour. At the elimination of thcsdysncc
the market became very dull and after Slight lie.
action prices remained steady, the msrkc, Joiog
without feature Of any kind. At l o'clock the
market WAS dull aud heavy, generally at small
fractions above the opening prices Money
easy at 1a1 1a
BALTIMORE. Sept. "a --yirgiuias consolilA5.t
=; past-due coupons -: do 1"-ios 35i,. 60
new So - bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-24
From washington
Especial Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAZETTE

Ispecial Correspondence OF the Alexis. GAzErrEJ
WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. "a. 1883.
Representative Brown, republican, of the
DApviIIe district, Virginia, who has been
home for some time, past bias returned, and
was one of the only two Firginians in the
House to-day, General Lee being the 9th
ar Mr.. Brown was defeated for re-aomina-
lion, Judge Black we'll, of Dapville, having
secured the republican congressional nomi-
nation in his district. MIR. Brown says
that Lester, the democratic candidate in
that district, is as strong man as the demo
Gratis could have nominated and that he IS
making an active canvass. He says be
, links Blackwell will be elected, but that
the election will be SO close that he will not