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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
VALUABLE NOTES LOST IN TIE MAILS
DOWN. TOWN FIRM MAY HAVE TO PAY $4,000
r-LL

A DOWNTOWN FIRM MAY HAVE TO PAY $4,000
WAS THE LETTER MIsSENT.
Another valuable letter has been lost In the malls,
this time containing $4,000 notes. Blake Brothers
& Co. OF No > Nassau-st. mailed on Friday afternoon
TO the First National Bank. Of Litchicd. Conn. a
letter contain ng three for - 600 each. Two
Of them were signed by G F. Swift Of Boston, and
due December L. and -. The other signed by
J. H. Walker & Co, Of Chicago, and viii be due
December "A. The letter was not registered and
mailed with largo number Of others. all of wh ch
reached their destination excepting this A.
as the firm was informed that the letter had been
'ccevcd bv the Ltchhcd Bank. a notification was
sent out which Will be received by all the banks n
the country requesting that the notes be not nceoii-
atcd
T. Perry Jones. superintendent Of the lost letter
department Of the post Office said Yesterday that he
had rece we'd notice Of the loss and that the matter
would be Investigated AZ once. he said be did not
believe that the letter had been solen but thought II
more likely that II had been wrongly addressed.
Joseph f. Brown. Of the firm Of Blake BrohciS &
Co.. was seen at his home I'm Brooklyn lie said that
# was possible that the letter might have been mis-
directed or might have been put in a wrong pouch. and
he thought that this more likely than that u had
been stolen. II II has been stolen he said and the
thief should sell the notes some one who bought
them in good faith. am afraid would have TO lose
the $1,000. Buf the notes for large amounts
that no one would be likely buy them except of
reputable firm, and all such firms Will receive our
Notifications"
The statement published yesterday that a mail pouc
containing valuable letters had been lost between Al
bany and Chicago, seems to rest Trustworthy in
formation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
REMENBERED BY HER OLD TIME LOTER
A BROOKLYN BoARDrNG-HoUsE KEEPER GIFTS
A nrnL--

A BROOKLYN BOARDING-HOUsE KEEPER GIFTS A
LOCK OF HER own HAIR WITH BrQUrsr
remarkable sequel to a romantic story occurred
this week In Brooklyn. when Mrs. Mary Moore. a
widow received word that legacy Of $4,000 had been
left her by a lover whom she had not seen for a
quarter Of century. Mrs. Moore. when girl lived
In Gettysburg, Penn. In the terrible battle fought
there her fathers house converted into a hos
pital Among the wounded treated there was Henry
e. Wileit. Confederate lieutenant. from Memphis.
Tenn. who fell in love with the daughter OF the
household Before he went away under an exchange
If prisoners he made known his feelings to the girl
bu, she could not love Confederate "a her brothers
had been shot down by the foes Of her country, Be
fore he went away he begged for lock OF the hair
Of the girl he loved and carried II away with him
to the South Miss Miller never saw him again,
and she went afterward 10 live in staten Island,
whore she was engaged for two years 10 W. b.
Allen a grandson Of Commodore Vanderbilt. but ih'
match was broken of ard she married Robert Moore
and went TO I've In Brooklyn. lie died two years
ago. She greatly surprised day or TWO aeo
by receiving information from a lawyer in New
Orleans that Mr. Willcit was dead and had left her
a bequest. He also sent her a package containing
the lock Of hair she had gvcn her youthful lover
% long ago. which II his dying request should
b. returned TO her. He married How he
managed know where his old sweetheart lived Is
al No 723 Atlantic ave. and the legacy will DO
4 substantial benefit her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

William l.. Williams, the insane son Of Henry VIII
ams. MANAGE OF the Pittsburg opera House aeihP'u
jump out Of window Of Room 3. al the tohihehidi
Hotel, broadway and Twcnteth-st, shortly aici >
o'clock last night. He was saved by william j. ford.
who had charge Of him. Later the maniac became
no ana able and al o'clock ParOman Rogers was
summoned, and he took Williams 10 the Thlrieth-s'
Station, where ambulance at once summoned
by Captain Reilly and the insane man was taken 10
the Ncw-YOrk Hospital
At the station Mr.. Ford told a remarkable story
He and Will left PttsbIrg Tuesday night
Near Trenton, while the train going al the iaie
Of twenty i've miles hour, Williams broke away
from him and sprang off The train, which was
stopped. Williams found lying the ground
lie escaped with only slight scratches to his face and
hands. Ills c.Ohrs were torn Tie Gain arrived IN
jersey City az II a. yesterday. illiams was
brought 10 this city 10 be placed under Dr. Hammond
Treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
- WELCOMING DAr"Ar THE ONO EXPOSITION

Columbus. sept. 5-The second day Of the Ohio
Centennial opened bright and clear. The attendance
was only fair IS this was Welcoming Day. a
regular programme Of exercises was carried out az
the Coliseum. The president Of the dag was eN-
President Hayes. This morning address Of vel
come was delivered by General ". II. Gibson. and
responses were made by the distinguished guests
from Massachusetts, Connecticut. etc. The d legation
from the former state will return home tomorrow
This afternoon the Hon Frank llurd Of Toledo, dc
Ivcred an address of welcome, and representatives
from states IN the Northwest responded. Bishop
Wat,crson. Of this diocese, participated the
vices The work Of completing the displays at the
various departments Is going rapidly s. The Cali
fornia fruit exhibit arrived this morning and viii
occupy a building by Itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
GENERAL HARRISON AT HOME.
HIS LETTER COMPLETED READY FOR FINAL
REVISION.
NOT WAITING ON THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
CONCENTRATIONS FROM VERMONT.
fay TELEGRAPH TO rBI TRrBUhEI


INDIANAPOLIS sept. 5.-General HaTison's first day
at home after returning from his two weeks vacation
was without incident. He remained in his library
nearly the whole OF the morning giving attention 10
his spondence, particularly letters that had been
laid aside the last few days for his examination
the bulk Of his mail having been disposed OF promptly
by his private secretary Mr. W. H. II. Miller. Early
IN the morning he received the following telegram ::
Burlington VT, Sept D.
To the Hon benjamin Harrison.
Vermont ndorses her choice at CHICAGO oy eivlns
Dillingham; argor majority than we have ever Oeiofe
given TO any Republican Governor.
CHARLES s. PAGE
Chairman state Central Committee.
letters have been received from points in Indiana
and neighboring states requesting the appointment Of
dates for the reception of delegations. but Chairman
Huston who has charge OF all such arrangements, has
refused to do anything without fist obtaining the con
sent or approval of General Harrison There are ap-
plicatiOns enough file TO fill the calendar for nearly
the whole of the time between now and the day OF
election No arrangements will be made for receptions
this week. but tomorrow evening General Harrison will
join with General Hovey and Ex-Governor Albert O.
Porter in reviewing from the balcony Of the Denison
House street demonstration that will mark the formal
opening Of the state canvass after which Mr. Porter
Will deliver speech that v i'll be accepted a. the Re
publican keynote in Indiana. The demonstration prom
ises TO be a great affair. on September l3 General
Harrison will 60 Clayton village twenty miles west
OF Indianapolis to attend reunion OF his Old regiment
and with the exception Of a few appointments that he
made while away his vacation. the only engage
ment that has yet been made for him Is on september
Is VIII n he Will receive dele cation Of visitors from
Kentucky. hartman Huston t9uay d,htu loI ai, W. ~,
as 10 the Generals she's and within dag or TWO
expects be prepared to make appointments
The date for giving the public General HARRISON :
letter OF acceptance has not been determined IL has
been written, but some change, or additions may De
made before II goes 10 the public. With day or
Two the letter WIZ be submitted to a few OF his friends
for their judgment, and II may be expected al any
time afterward without regard 10 the publication Of
the Democratic candidates letter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
THE FIRE RECORD.
LARGE FIRE IN CATTARArGre.

Cattaraugus, y Y, s-pt. 5.-A fire broke ont in J.
c. Akerman's carly this morning which destroyed
thirteen buildings. Among the places burned are
Miss Clark's millinery store J. A. Andrews Il Co.
dry goods store, Maltby Sons drug store,
Rich Bros general store, D. Rch's grocery stor~,
Kcppers mat market, A. Mosher's drug store, the
Post Office the Catauraygus Bank, woodwards iewelry
store and Rch's Hotel The water supply and tho
fire apparatus Of tho vlllag' were totally inadequate.
A meeting held some time ago at which It was
proposed bod the village for tie purpose Of tng
water supply but the proposition was voted down
and the place was left unprotected The origin Of the
fire Is unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
RAILWAY DISASTER IN FRANCE.

Paris Sept 3.An express train from Dion len the
rails last night while It's way to Paris, blocking
tbe road The Italian night mail train into the
disabled train and was wrecked. According TO the
latest report nine persons we're killed, thirteen
severely injured, and many more slightly injured An
American named Boucher seriously wounded.
The dead and wounded removed TO Dion and
placed in the hospital. The collision occurred
H., cen Nalaiu ana ears SUI QUO. T. lOth cli-n
were hurled down an cmbankmcnt and eight cars
were smashed into pieces. several bodies arc stll In
tba debp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
/SEILFUL FORGER CAUGHT
nE SAYS THAT HE LOST MONEY AT THE RACE

HE SAYS THAT HE LOST MONEY AT THE RACES.
Comnlaint was made at Police Headquarters
GENTLY bv John GlackDer, wholesale cigar dealer
at No so Cortlandtsf. that number Of bogus checks
on VIII ch his signature had been forged bad been
passed ON his customers by welldrcsscd young man
who claimed 10 he agent TIC checks were Tor
small sums ranging from 80 to TloO ana 'he ioie'r
had also forged the cerhcaon O! the Columbia
Bank I'm which Mr. Clackncr had an account. Persons
who had cashed checks for the forgcr described b IN
as a dudsh young fellow who takcd IN plausible
manner.
Dctectlve-sergeanfs Mccarthy and Titus thought
they recognized in the descriptions John Miller VINO
had been r.hiac e'iurre on the race tracks ana had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
THE STORY OF AN ESCAPED FLORIDIAN.

A STATE FULL OF QUARANTINE oFF1C1ALS-Dlf'
FICULTIEs IN TRAVEL AND TRANsPoRIA-
TON.
refugee from Gainesville Fla. arrived In this
city Yesterday and made the following statement to
reporter Of The Tribune:
while Jacksonville alone Of the hundreds OF Flor
ida towns is battling with the epidemic OF yello" fever
the whole state Is suffering almost badly the iso-
lation Of quarantine and 4 consequent sasnation OF
business. and the cost 10 her citizens, when the
scour,e shall finally have abacd Will reach into the
millions The first few days presented sights that
made the Lravest dependent AZ Gainesville,
special train after special train rolled In laden with
terror stricken people, rushing madly from their
homes, some without money and many with hardly
a change OF coihing going, they cacd not where II
only out of Florida The first panic lasted about
a week and carried of fully 10000 people. For
few davs the regular supply of groceries to many Of
the towns In the southern part of the state was
STONED and some Of them compelled TO do with
out the luxury of butter, and Others even had 10
forcgo the native standby Of 'gits and baron This
state Of affairs was shortly rmedled, but only to
give place to difficulties.
Every county has il own board of health and
quarantine officers stationed az every point where
any Kind Of a road enters the county lines. and no
person can pass without sa i-factOry Till of health.
some towns have many a. seven quarantine -ia-
flon- on The same line road within her own county
and thcsc officers oU'numbcr all the other cvil Onl
Gers combined. Florida j. a charming resort In win
ter time but life among the fragrant groves IS not
a delcctahlc now ~ then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

been losing money. They got on Mner's track and
followed HIM On Tuesday they followed him into
Munzes liquor store, at No. 1.5l4 broadway. aud
arrested him when he tried pass forged check for
S35 Other checks bearing the forged signature Of
Mr. Glacl1ncr found in the rogue's pocket.
Miller confessed TO Inspector Byrnes yesterday and
said he had been tempted To commit the forgercs On
count of his losses the course. Formerly he
was in the pa Mt business in Thirty yninthst lie was
rcmandcd at the TOmbs Police Court until to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
THE ARRANGEMENTS STILL INCOMPLETE

THE ARRANGEMENTS STILL INCOMPLETE.
No confirmation could be obtained here yes'erudy
Of the Philadelphia report that the baltimore Oh"
Ohio Railroad had arranged with the phiiau' ipn'1
ard Reading for new passenger service through ~
the South and the West Austin Torbin, Reading ;
president IS in New Hampshire. and Is not eNpeo'c'
back before the end Of the week. j. X MaN"'"
president Of the Central Railroad OF NewJersey sa'a
that be had not heard Of any definite conclusion Vi
negotiations. Any action would probably come 10
his knowledge by Of the relations oe'"co"
Reading and Jersey Central 80
Negotiations are in progress however which VIII
doubtless be successful in short time. enabling 'no
Baltimore and Ohio to through trains oe'"ccn
New-York and Southern and Western cities without
any transfer OF passengers In Philadelphia The ba,'
more and Ohio under the proposed plan VIII 1 man
the same time 20 Washington as the Pennss " an" @
Railroad and It expects to increase IT'S tranc ma, ma
terally. The new arrangement. when complctcn' III
Increase tho facilities for travel between Newfork
and Philadelphia TO a decided extent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
rHE WHOLE GREW I'LL WIN CHAGREs FEWER.

THE WHOLE CREW Ill WITH CHAGRES FEVER.
Ncw-Or!cans. sept. 5.-The German bark Jaco1m
arrived AT ship Island Monday night from Colon,
in ballast. Captain j. IIilderck and the crew ot
eleven III during most Of the voyage, and
when the vessel arrived signal OF distress was flying
at half mast the second mate. H. Lind. having did
al a. m. The Quarantine yacht went 10 her as
sistancc and convey six OF The crew 10 the hos
pnal They III with ~hagTes fever, but Will ali
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
THE EXPECTED CYCLONE ARRIVED on TIME.

Key west, Fla, sept 5.-A hurricane passed 10
the westward OF this place last night No damage
has been reported here yet The storm was
probably much stronger ir Cuba.
Havana. sept. 5.-The expected cyclone struck the
island near sagua. and reached Havana about mid
night several vessels foundccd of the coast. and
two sailors were drowned. Many persons wcsc In
iuied Many street lamps. walls. trees, fences. etc,
were blown down, AMI much damage was done 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
INDIANS s1Gx1yG TIE Treaty At CROW CREEK.

N UIANN SIH-'I-'H IIib HIT NJ '11"'' 0'''''
st. Paul, Mipn Sept. 5.-The special correspondent
OF The Pioneer Press at Crow Creek Agency writes
that the Commissioners decided 10 hold more councils
there but at the request Of Dog Back, a prominent
chief another council was held last night. The friends
OF the treaty nearly 15O actively at work among
their relatives and friends who still holding out and
the complete Of the Commissioners here Is as
surcd There is also every % believe that the
CommlssiOn~rs will meet with success al Lower biue'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
rossFs IN vARIOrs PLACES

Mehuen, Mass, sept. 5.-The barn of T. l.. Whit
tier was burned this morning. with twelve cows TWO
horses poultry hay farming tools, etc. Loss $1,000.
Norway, Me-. sept. 5.-Coflins Hotel buildings at
Milton werc burned last night, with five horses and
oI. COW. Loss, $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
qprJyG 10 FIND the rrouIvG MuRDrRET-

Philadelphia, sept t>pecial.-It now appears
that the young New Yorker who accompanied :. Nor
ris waln Of this city. his hunting trip In Wyo
ming Territory, where the dead bodies OF both we're
found was named Harry strong aud not Charles
Livingstone Strong az first reported. The authOr
ties OF Rock Creek, wyoming Territory, have offered
a reward of $500 for the arrest OF the murderer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
ruF nIDMINGHAM SHIP CANAL.

Iondon Sent 5-Thc Provisional Committee ap-
pointed TO nquirc into the advlsablllty Of building
ship canal between Liverpool and Birmingham Las
made report favoriDg the project. and recommend
ing that immediate steps be taken to OBTAIN from
Parliament the necessary power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

Wall at Tampa, Fla. saying that there nave neeh
seven new cases reported there WITHIN the Ids.
two days. four Of which are positive. MoSo VI
the cases, he says. are Of mild type. loa
DR. Murray reports by telegraph that ne S nag
arrived at Tampa, and that there Is one iSom,ed
case at Manatee. and another al talme1'o' anu
that the other river villages are healthy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

Boston sept 5.-in the Absence from this city
since August "a Of Morgan Brooks, his room at No
100 Boylson-st was entered by burglars and his col.
lection Of ancient and modern medals and coins was
stolen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
A CARD FROM THE MAYOR OF cHARL'

A CARD FROM THE MAYOR OF cHARLEsToN,
Charleston S. c., Sept 5.-The Mayor OF
Charleston t,legrarhs the following mmunlcauoh
to the Associated Press:
Ny attention has called to several dispatches eN
pressing fears health OF this city ana o'ner ",
OF the South whereas no Infection has existed IN us
, aud vbereas there IS every guarantee founded on
the like experience past. that we shali ieni'"
free from infection, earnestly protest In the name VI
Charleston against these sensational and alarming reports
They do possible good they VIII Work great "ro"s
and evil challenge the strictest investigation OF our
condition In this matter OF vital welfare 20 healthy
southern cities I will cooperate with you always III
ascertaining and circulating the actual facts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

san Francisco Sept. 5.-The casting Of the PROV
of the new United states cruiser Francisco which
took place on August -, at the Union Imn Works,
ha, been removed It's bed and the casting found
to be- a complete success. The Prov weigh, l. 900
pounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
VISITING HIS SUFFERING SUBJECTS.
Az fyS1yE VA1,S If{P FA0nA TEAM.

Vienna, sept 5.-Empcror Francis joseph pau
visit TO the of the floods at Bud"es To-Day he
gave 100 POUNDS tor the r,llcf Of the suHeIcis'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
A sHIpWREcKED CREW BROUGHT TO BOSTON.

SHIPh hE'hED chEh BhOodhI ~ BOSIOH'
Boston, sept. spcclaD.-Tbe Belgian steamer
Pieter de Coninck Captain Brareus, from Antwerp
to-day, brought to this port Captain Doersen and tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

crew, fifteen in all of the Norwegian bark Anna
Dclrus from Waterford ireland. for saguehaS' Inv
bark foundercd August Do In a gale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept 5.-Ihe deaths to-day
were Louis r. Hernandez, Mrs. Lucy McCular, j.
Stack. John Carroll and E. r. Pierson. The official
bulletin for the twenty-four hours ended at p. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06

A FEW CASES IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
Washington, Sept. 5-A telegram has been re-
ceived at the Marine Hospital Bureau. from DR..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
FLORIDA ASKING FOR AID.
FIFTY-ONE NEW CASES OF YELLOW FEVER
IN JACKSONVILLE.

FIVE DEATHs-THE FRCITLESS CONFERENCE AT
CAMP PERRY-CAMP MITCHELL ESTAB
LIsHED-THE CENSUS GOING on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
THE RETALIATION DEBATE.
DWELLING on CLEvELAND's DISTRESS,

MR.. PHEIPs's GREAT sPEECH-BELNoETs wEAu
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Is HEARD FROM
MR.. SCOTT CHAsEs THE BILL, BUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-06
Chairman Republican State Conmlttcs
Chairman Page also telegraph Chairman Qua

I
Complete from Chittenden County, where Gen
eral Fisk held monster" rally, show total Pro
hibition vote Of o. Send him up again Returns IN
dicae that entire Prohibition will be less than
l. 500.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-29

Season after season
our millinery trade in
creaSeS. Why is it?
Because we buy i'm
menSe lots direct from
first hands, thereby
owning at less than
competitors, and as
we have many depart
ments place only a
small staple margin
on them, giving you
the latest styles for
less money than 9TH
erS can own.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-29
He KNOWS This Trick Now.

''Have any Of you found a bank note'''
inquired man in wild eyed excitement
as he hurriedly approached a set of
loungers at the Union depot yesterday
morning.
Have you lost one'" asked an elderly
stranger Of bland and sedsts appearance
Yes, yes; have you found it:''
"Wa ait a moment What was its de-
nomination.
1T was a $50 biIl-nstional bark
note'
The stranger leisurely drew a roll Of
bills from his pocket, looked them over,
took one ont and passed il over 70 the ex-
cited individual. rsinaraing with much
urbaaity as he did so:
sit is well for you, my friend. that it
was found by an honest man picked
II up few minutes ago, and take pleasure
in giving back 70 you what / am satisfied
is your property"
Thank you, sir: thank you. It's nv
turn now TO do the fair thing. Here's a
SO bill. You shan't refuse it. Take it,
Sir; take it, Or shall feel hurt
The stranger. thus urged. took the
money, aud the grateful individual walked
OF with his $50 He was considerably
surprised 10 learn, few hours later, that
the bill was not the one he had lost al
all. but a counterfeit He is now looking
for the blHzd aud elderly stranger, but
there are reasons for doubling his success
IN finding him.-Chicago TJjbuoe