davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
THE SWATARl SAILS FOR Brazil.
CHANGES IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC sQUADRoN-A
VESSEL MUCH ALFRED


Orders were received by Commander MCGOWAN, tns
commander of the United States steamer Swatara az
the Navy Yard, proceed without unnecessary delay
to Montevldeo, and report to Rear Admiral Daniel
l.. Braine for duty in the South Atlantic squadron
The vessel to have sailed Immediately after fn-
shng her duty connected with the transfer Of General
Sheridan from Washington TO Nonqut, but tho courts
martial Of Lieutenant Schacfer and Boatswain Farrell
Of that vessel, necessltated posponement. sho
sailed yesterday at noon. Another change In
the South Atlantic Squadron has been the ordering Of
Commodore James ii. ellis to hold himself in readi-
to relieve Admiral Braine Of that command, but
he will probably go to Brazil on mail steamer.
The Swatara is not exactly the vessel that
was nearly quarter OF a century ago, when she arr
rived at the Washington Navy Yard from Alex andra,
Egypt, and landed John W. Surratt, of tho
splrators In the Abraham lincoln Assassination Tho
swatara is larger vessel than the old craft being OF
1000 tons displacement and bark.rlggcd She Is
reproduction from tho old vessel under Secretary
Robeson's administration, who succeeded in keeping
the Navy fairly up TO modern times with meagre and
misery appropriations from Congress but there IS
nothing more of tho original vessel in her than her
post and her name. She IS a wooden vessel
with maximum horse power. OF about !, 200, aud in
recent six hours speed trial the Chesapeake Bay
made maximum speed OF a little less than twelve
knots, and mean of little above ten knots Her
battery consists Of 5inch rife, onch smooth
bore guns, and Iochkss rapid fro gun, all Of which
are carried on the spar deck.
Engineer In Chief George W. Melville and Passed
Assistant Engineer A. NJ Matdce arrived hero yes
after leaving Sandy Hook to conduct six hours fuils
speed trial of her engines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
WILLIAM z. FLEMING.

William +. Fleming. who died at Saratoga Of
capillary bronchitis and partial paralysis on We'd
ncsday, was, perhaps. one of the bcstknown men
In New-York business circles, and especially among
old New Workers lie born In this city IN ISL,
and the son Of Colonel Samuel b. Fleming.
When lie retired TO private life, fifteen years ago, he
hal been engaged many years in hat manufacturing,
and early In his business nfc was at Broadway and
Fulton-st, which property he sold to The Evening
Post" He afterward invested largely in Jersey City
and Ncw-York real estate, and became one OF the
leading residents Of Jersey City. He was an ardent
Republican and a strong admlrer of Mr. Blaine. lie
leaves a wife, daughter and two sons The sons,
William G. and Robert r., compose the banking firm
Of William e.. Fleming d. Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
TWO CITIES WITHOUT THEIR HEADS.
THE MAYORS OF BOTH NETWORK AND BROOK
LYN AWAY ON TRIPS INTO THE COUNTRY.

THE MAYORS OF BOTH NEw-YoRK AND BROOK
LYN AWAY ON TRIPS INTO THE COUNTRY.
Tho City Hall and municipal buildings were quies
places yesterday 1t the eighth day since tho
Mayors chair had possessed occupant, and score
tary Berry became lonesome that he closed up tho
office and started out to enjoy Saturday halfhol
day, rare privilege whom Mr.. Hewitt is at homo
Counsels Office, and the Department Of Public Works
are all of on their vacations, too but they have
deputies they can leave in charge, in which respect
they have tho advantage Of the Mayor
There seems to DO some mystery as to the where
ebouts Of General Newton, Commissioner OF Public
Works. Deputy Commissioner d. Lowber Smith says
that when tho General went away he said that no
wanted no official letters, kilograms, or communca-
lions Of any kind sent after him, and
refused to give hint even as to
what part Of the country no would journey in
In spite Of the Generals retlcenco however, anil tho
supposed secrecy Of his movements, 1t was learned
that when no left tho city he was headed for Norfolk
and Old Point Comfort, Va. After spending short
time at these places he will disappear IN the woods OF
North Carolina and enjoy months vacation with
friends among the "tar-hees." Sheriff Grant was
his Office yesterday apparently improved In health
by his visit to Sharon Springs and Saratoga.
Brooklyn in similar condition to New-forK
City yesterday when neither the Mayor nor Acting
Mayor was In the city. Brooklyn will continue with
out an executive head until tomorrow. Mayor chaplin
loft the city for his country homo on Friday
evening and Alderman McCarty, the Acting Mayor is
absent in Saratoga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
FEw LETTERS MISSING FROM THE MAIL.
NETWORK NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTED By THE
rurr1s IN THY CHICAGO POST OFFICE

NEw-YoRK NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE
rHErTs IN THE CHICAGO POST OFFICE
Tho alleged thcfts in tho Chicago postofco and tho
reported existence of plot to rob the mails In other
cities do not greatly disturb the onoais a. 'no e"
York Office The number of complaints oil iost iet'ers
received at the inquiry department OF tho NewYork
Office Is not much creator than IS usual caroi"i
investigation IS under way by WHICH e"Porh-
tendent Jones hopes TO trace any letters "hon may
have been lost through the thefts at Chicago Iho
reported losses said to be mostly OF letters sent W
and not from the New-York Office Postmaster roar
son dcnlcd yes cray that any the statements connect
ing Inspector Bradley, Of the Post ONCE Depart
ment with tho imported conspiracy cmanated nom
him. He said that he did not know what had become
OF Bradley since he left the service Mr. PEARSON ID"
no opinion to express 10 Bradlcy's character.
Bradley was Post Office Inspector hero from Janu-
AIRY IN Julv 1sss Ue was supposed to be an offcn-
sve partsan,o and resigned from the service. Ho was
the author IN May, 1885, Of report on tho delays IN
mails between New-York and Brooklyn. Inspector
Newcome in charge Of tho office, was out Oh
the city and Inspector Bradley conducted tho inVes-
hgaon, in his own way. He used dccoy le, !s
and other snbterecs and reported shat he found that
the NewYork Office was responsible ior me ac'a'S ,
letters often detained here for hours. to ~
master Pearson dcnled that there were any great 90
lays The in which Inspector bradley cafrleo
ont his investigation was criticised ana no ae'oh "a'
Tribune reporter visited number Of the
Dabbhbs an m 1m to what action
had been taken in regard to various remittances
which had disappeared In the United states mals
and were captured with the Chicago mail robbers
The largest draft was one for $1,000 on mo
National Bank of Commerce, OF Ncw-York, at No
90 Nassau-st., and payable TO the pennsylvania
Coal Company The cashier OF the bank sald that
they had received in time notification 10 STOP the
payment thereof: that duplicate had since been
Issued, and the amount paid to the coal company.
The cashier OF the American Exchange Bank, at
No 1913 Broadway, and the National Park Bank, at
o16 Broadway said tho stolen checks had nor ye,
been presented for payment; but that they would
only lie paid the proper persons. duly identified
and that probably duplicates would BIO issued IL
was further learned at the Bank OF North America
at No. IS Wall Street. and the Third National Bank
at No 20 Nassa-st. that the payment on the checks
stolen in the malls had been stopped. and duplicates
issued. Inquiries al number OF other banks
elected similar information that New-fork houses
apparently have been fortunate in not being losers
by reason OF the Post Office robbcrlcs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
THE LITTLE CHURCH HAD NARROW ESCAPE

II.
Tho pretty little Protestant Episcopal Church OF the
Redcemcr Eighty nrstst and Park ave, which was at
tackled by fire Friday night narrowly escaped destruction
the furniture well as the church. being entirely OF
wood The building faces directly Park.ave. while
the hack extends to within three feot OF st. Joseph.
Industrial Home. The Rev. DIR. J. W. Shackeifor the
pastor, is his vacation at Marthas vineyard as
Is also n. Il Ward, chormaster. On Friday evening
Mr.. Chesrigh tho organlst with small boy 10 pumn
him, practising the organ. and when he went
away p. m. left the candle on tho organ burning
Tho candle when burned down SGT are 20 the organ
totally destroying IT, we'll plano next TO f. From
the organ the nre extended 10 the aar deyournr f. NJ
well curtains stools carpet par, OF the floor and
extended to the left and right through 70 the roof
whore 1t burned big hole and licked the brick wall /,
OF St Josephs Industrial Home where the four sste-.
who take care OF the 05l girls woke up the children
and bidding them drcss, marched them over the nre
escape TO the convent next door. which faces ON Nan
The damage TO the Church OF the Redeemer will ~.
about $1,000 including $500 stained gl,ss vin,os
over the altar Nearly every window In thu buila,r,
was broken, most OF them by water The work ., rr
pairing Will begin at once and new organ will h.
provided Tho building and Its contents is insured 70,
$4,000 '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
THE CAREER OF HORATIO NJ SLATER
DEATH OF THE OLDEST COTTON MANUFACTURED
OF THE UNITED STATES


BOSTON. Aue 10 (speciaD -Horatio N. slator' proos
bly, the oldest cotton manufacturer IN tno UNTO"
States died at Webster Thursday night He was th'
last surviving son of Samuel Slater the fahor Oh to
cotton snlnninr industry In the United States INC
story of Samuel Slater reads like romance BOTH III
Devonsbire. England, in 1868, his early years "ero
passed I'm a cotton mill practical spinner ITO
was bright and inventive and at tho age OF
n, emiprated 10 this country. Tho war OF tno rev
oluton had closed but few years before, ana eng
land was determined that the United States should %
commercially dependent upon her. To this Gnu tno
exportation Of cotton machinery from England 10 ths
country was prohibited But young Slater, II ho
could not take q spinning jenny with him IN its
actuaty. could take one In his head. He landed AZ
NevYorlt and went directly 10 Pawuckct then nan IN
Rhode Island and half In Massachusetts, lie AZ ohco
obtained tho assistance Of blacksmith and ser ABOUT
making a summing Jenny. lie was successfui ana
thus was born the great cotton Manufacturing INDUSTRY
of this country. small mill was erected upon .ne
Rhode Island side OF the Blackstone River, and the
British Government was foiled The little old yellow
mill still stands st Pawtucket and It's bell stu Gals
tho cotton spnners their labors In 1873 MI oa,er
built woollen mill at Webster and fifteen years iaer
the firm OF samuel Slater a. Sons was formed, when
continued until 1873 This firm consisted Oh MI
Slater and his three sons George, John and Horauo'
The last named born at Pawtuchet, March D. leoo.
lie entered actively in the business OF his father ana
in 1875 purchased the interest Of the heirs OF MS
brothers In the firm. Mr.. Slater was man OF wide
benevoenoe Slater Hall, at Brown University, VIII
well perpetuate his name HIS private @ o
bears his own name, and n daughter, the wlfe Oh L"
L. Bradford OF Springfield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
OBITUARY.
GEORGE W. BURD.

George W. Burd died at his home, No. 40 West
Fifty-seventh-st., yesterday evening. Mr. Burd was
eighty three years OF age, and his health was fairly
good until recently. He retired to rest about O'Clock
last evening, being then quito well. Shortly there
after his daughter was called to his bedside when he
complained OF a suffering Of tho heart. He died an
hour later Mr.. Durd born In New-Jersey where,
in Morrlstown. he learned the trade Of carriage
painter At tho age of twenty one he camo to New
York, and after continuing at bis trade
for years, doing principally artistic
work. he combined efforts with Mr.. Tap
pen, and they bought over tho business carried on
by that gcntcman's brother-Alderman Abram Tappen.
Mr. Burd continued In the firm of Burd Tappcn for
forty years. a., -
Until last year, when he moved to his homo In
Fifty.seventh-st he lived in house at corner of
Broadway and Fourtecnth-st. He possessed a
wide circle of friends and member of the Ark
Lodge of Oddfclows All through life Mr. Burd was an
ardent Republican and subscribed to The Tribune for
twenty five years He leaves son ana TWO
daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
Il Raid UPON TIE PARK SLEEPERS.
JUDGE PATTERSON DISCHARGED ALL OF THEM
THE HOT WEATHER is SOME EXCUSE

JUDGE PATTERSON DISCHARGED ALL OF THEM
THE HOT WEATHER is SOME EXCUSE
The park police have been severely criticised for
their action rading the sleepers in Union and Mad
son Squares Thursday night but their course Is not
without precedent The president of the Park Board
has of late received number Of letters from people
living In the neighborhood Of the two parks mentioned,
complaining Of the number of tramps that have been
gathering there and in previous years various Police
Justices have given terms varying from one to SIX
months prisoners taken IN just such raids.
Justice Patterson inclined to be lenicnt how
ever account of the exceedingly hot weather, and
as tho first three or brought before him were
respectable in appearance and told straight story.
Judging from these said, the Justice ordered the
discharge of the entire lot. sergeant Flock, who
directed the raid, not in court but he is willing
TO stake his reputation officer that most OF those
arrested regular tramps. twas MISTAKE 10 sup
pose that Mayor Hewitt directed the raid, but other
raids Will PROBABLY 10 made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

The scene at tho Court Of General Sessions on Fri
day almost without precedent The Grand Jury
has disposed OF larts number of cases. and the
number OF prisoners arra!gncd at the bar yesterday
larger than has been called to the bar on any
one day which the oldest CONTROLLER can recall
Tho prison pen in Port ! crowded, and many
prisoners placed in another part of tho building
Ninety persons were arragned before Judge MARITIME
Many Of them pleaded guilty, and thirty persons
were sentenced to various terms IN -
penal institutions OF the county or State Most OF
the offenders guilty Of minor crimes and were
sentenced to the State prisons pcnitentary for
terms Of less than three years each. The court
attendants recall only day when the number
sentenced was greater than Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
DRowyryG is 4 SLOW WAY TO KILL DOGS

The Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals
inclined think avorsbly Of the offer made by Harold
p. Brown. provide apparatus for the killing OF dogs
pound b5 electricity and will forward his letter
the Mayor. Superintendent Hanlfnson recently put a
stop OF Mr.. Browns experiments on dogs at
Columbia College. Mr.. Brown announces himself
wcwsher the society and declares himself anxious
forward work by substituting almost instantaneous
death for dogs instead OF the comparatively slow
process Of drowning. Tho ordinance under which the
pound is maintained gives the Mayor the power Of
deciding the Of death for unclaimed dogs and the
society has heretofore urged either electricity should
be used or carbonic acid gas.
Mayor Hewitt has thus far objected on the ground Of
expense but - M Brown promises to furnish all the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
PREPARING TO HANG "DAyyY" LYONS.

"Joo7 Atkinson, the hangman, paid another visit
TO the Tombs yesterday, and brought with him some
lumber 10 10 used in making repairs to the gaows
in preparation for tho hanging of Daniel Lyons on
Tuesday. Tho instrument Of death Will be erected on
the Franklinst. side Of tho yard, Just north of the
old prison None of The other prisoners Will be able
TO sec the execution and there will be only twenty
six witnesses TO the execution. The gailOWs Will be
put up tomorrow, and the hanging VIII occur about
so on Tuesday morning. Lyons still maintains his
ccmpOstire, and will probably go to bis death without
faif
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

Tho Fall OF Babylon" and Nero or. the Fall OF
Rome" have shown the world that In the realm OF the
spectacular America is above oil other Countries Tho
presenuuon o. tho first opened up entirely new ncd
OF smu.nmcnts In England and France they have had
open entertainments and very hne but they have
been TRIES compared what has been done during two
years the grounds Of the Staten Island Amusement
Company at George. Krsfy has every reason
~ proud Of his achievements In this new nela Inc
money invested aud necessarily sked has been enormous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
WILLIAM EERGU KIP.

william Bcrgh Kip, Of Rhinebeck. a member OF the
local committee TO receive the National Committee
which presented the formal notice Of his nomination
as Vice Pre- sldent TO levi F. Morton, died In this city
from heart failure on Thursday. He was forty-ono
years old, and throughout his life was an ardent
Republican The funeral was held at the Reformed
Church az RhIncbeck Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
prrIsIrT yPyps DOWN TIE BAY.

Tho luxury Of escaping from the hea, and dust OF the
city is appreciated b6 trip on tho Iron Steamboat
Company's boss Coney Island Long Brancthe one
o short trip ami the other outstsoa s1il Tho boats
leave from West Twcnty third At aud Pier No l. North
River and the iron pers Island ana the Branch are
worth visit Tho Su.-oy timetable gives trips at q
few minutes nerys n. :sand, and there are four
trips 10 Long Branch tC-iay's list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
JOcFpH PACKARD.

Joseph Packard OF No 10 East Fifty sxh.s, died at
vchy France August TO- in the SEVENTEEN Of his
age He was q native Of Belgium, and for number OF
wears was broker this city About three years ago he
retired from the firm Of l. B. Newcombc Co., OF this
CITY and since then has not Lecn in active lie
leaves widow and two children, who were with him at
the time Of his The burial will be in Brussels
Palci
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
COLONEL JOHN BROWN PARKER

Carlisle, Penn. Aug Is (Spccla).-Coonel John Brown
Parker OF the prominent citizens Of this city,
died yesterday lie born Carlisle about seventy
years ago. lie appointed aiddc-camp under Gov
erno Curtin during the Rebellion After the war closed
he removed to Philadelphia, but after living there ten
years he returned Carlisle and lived in retirement.
For years served In the Philadelphia City Sc
cct Council, and Pember Of the gas and water
company OF this city lie was one OF the heirs to the
ground the Continental Hotel and Central Theatre stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
SECRETARY EyDrcoTr on HIS WAY TO THE SEA

Secretary Endlc0tt wa5 in Ncw.York yesterday,
having stopped over his way TO the scashoro at
Beverly, where he will spend much of tho hot
possible. The prolongatlon OF tho session
Of Congress VIII nccessitatc his return Washington
at fortnightly intervals, and he is not regarding this
prospect with any great peasurablo feeling He
has usually remained In Massachusetts, for six weeks or
two months of each summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
pEArn OF wtLkKxowx RRooK1rN nu11pEE

Michael J. Reynolds, well-known mason and builder
OF Brooklyn died ST. Marys Hospital in that city, on
Friday night lie injured few days ago by fail
in a new building which he erecting. Mr. Reynolds
was member OF the Lexington Club. He was q Demo-
crat and took q prominent part in the politics OF the
Twcntyhrst Ward His homo was In Lafayette.
I,.t4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
ARR4yGIyG FOR JUBILEE PERFORMANCE

Tho annual IubiIoe performances Manhattan Beach
have always drawn crowds Mr.. Gilmore has with
the consent OF the management been organizing lac.
chorus and rchcarsing number OF vocal soo!sts enourh
MI Gilmore says "a form half dozen opera compansx
The acoustic properties OF the Music Amphitheatrs h.v.
been 80 much improved by the permanent roof that m.
rendering Of the vocal music will not be as difficult A,
apuiery ar,ra OF Sourss VIII Include tho
Ssonce.t VIII be given Thursday and continue Frda~
saturday and Sunday. N' N"aAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
WILL THE MAYOR COME BACK TO rrsrrrYt

Mayor Hewitt who Is al Sharon Springs. has been
summoned appear before the Aqueduct Investigating
Committee at ts session Senator Tassctt has
received letter from the Mayor In which he asks TO be
excused from appearing his physician, be says wishes
remain the Springs for the benefit TO his health
which the baths give. The Senator replied that 10
10 necessary committee close Its labors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

Walter Lafayette Ranney died Friday his rest.
dencc, No ii West Thlrty.sccondst He born in
this city and OF DR.. Lafayette Ranney and
nephew OF Dr. A. l.. LoomS lilo graduate Of the
University Of the City OF Ncvlorl and Of the Bellevue
Hospital Medical College. a practlsin: physician
city for eight years DR.. Ranney leaves mother
ard brothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
OSCAR ID. REDELL

oscar D. Bedell age forty.seven died at HIS home No.
4e3 Puaski-st Brooklyn. Thursday. after short Ill
ness He was a member OF the 18th Regiment New-YorS
Volunteers and served through the War. For many
years no has been superintendent Of the Knckcrbocker
Ice Company lie leaves wife and two daughters
Mr.. Bedell was member Of George Ricard Post, No
SGc G.. A. r. OF Council No. 504 Royal Arcanuu, and
Bedford Lodge knights OF Honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

Imre Kalfy has Obtained an Injunction against Mollic
McGi ballet girl 10 restrain her from appearing with
another manager during Of 1sSs'S3. Kirafy
claims that he has contract with her for this season. aud
that threatened TO make arrangement with some
other theatrical manager said be Bolossy kirslfy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

but Judgment and pluck which behind tho enter
priscs pushed them immediate and the reward
will DO great could be hoped for. The attendance
nightly has Increased steadily from the start 80 that now
so 600 or IS 600 audience is not The chariot
racing popular feature OF the programme ana mas Ius'
sufficient peril in II cnthuse audience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

ss possible and that tho Mayor s ono OF tho Tow
nesscs vet remaining 70 BE- heard IL will be impos"p''
$50 proh,hv under these circumstances the Mayor
will como down 10 give his testimony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

wire, and apparas there would be only the cost OF the
current. which would be slight. 1t takes from ten 10
fifteen minutes to kill dog by drowning. and only two
or three seoopis by electricity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
THE REV. DE-. JOHN MOORE.

wnona Mimi, Aug. 1s.-The Rev. Dr.. John Moore.
clergyman OF the Presbyterian Church and formerly OF
Philadelphia, is dead his home at Chatned, Mimi, at
the age OF siXty-siX years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19
THE DEATH RITE DECREASING.

Tho deaths last week were somewhat less IN number
than In the previous week. Only OF smallpox
were discovered by Health Department inspectors and
neither OF proved fatal No cases OF yellow fever
came to light This Is record for the two weeks end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-19

THE REV. ROBERT COLLYER TO BE ORATOR
Albany, Aug 1S.-Thc Rev. Robert Collyer OF
NewYork, has been selected the orator on the
occasion of the unvc ling Of the bronze statue OF
Robert Burns In this city August 3d.