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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
F1AyyEL SHIRTS AND THE LAUNDRIEs.

From The Chicago Herald.
Let me tell you" said the proprietor OF an American
laundry that the Chinese washee men are ap-
nailed by the growing popularity Of the flannel shirt The
MonQoans are beginning TO squea already and glad am
Of IL.
You see the ironing Of white shirts has been their
source OF greatest Numbers o. wives and house
keepcrs used TO bring the mems shirts already washed
perfecty clean to tho Chinese shops 10 be roned only
The Chinese use some stuff in washing that ros away the
muslin and linen short time and the women OF course
did not like that They only wanted the ironing DONE and
for this Chnaman charged eight cents and ten cents
allowing only two for the washing.
Now he continued any woman with the least taste
can iron flannel shirt good not better than China
man and IL the latter only popular
you'll see many Chinese shops shut up before long
and their tenants hurrying back TO the Fowery Kingdom
The flannel shirt viii greater enemy OF theirs than
the bloody shirt the South"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
RENARKABLE CONVERSION TO PROHIBITION
NH.

From The Warren (OhlO) Chfonlce.
A few days ago they (the third party campaigners)
held forth In BrookfeId and OF the speakers was
Professor W. II. Dana, Of Warren, Prohibition nOmi-
for Congress In the XIXth District. This gentle
man related some of his personal experience, rch
and racy. Ono item a statement OF how he became
Prohibuonist. And since the gentleman has revealed
tho secret before public audience he cannot reason
ably take exceptions to having his statement reproduced
In the public press. Mr.. Dana said, substantially,
that he became Prohibitions through home influence.
pressure, something Of tho kind. That the
partner OF HIS joys and sorrows approached his bed
misunderstood Z" that one couch not large enough
for them both, unless he came out fat-footcd for
prohibition" words 10 that effect The Professor
Informed his astonished BrOokhed audience that he
yielded the point then and there, and that that was
the heroic way he was converted to prohibition
Argument, statistics, frIghtul examples and moral
suasIon had been hurled At him, thick and fast but
all In vain. In announcing 10 tho world from tho
platform. the peculiar terms OF his capuatlon there
Is telling In how many households there VIII be
enacted "oft in tho Silly night similar bedside
scenes; It is new string % pull in politics. and
Bcya Lockwood and FISK should add 1t es an additional
plank to their respective platforms. 1t is lightning
method, end makes a fellow flop Instanianeousy, as
was openly and publicly testified at the Bro0kheld
meeting. Tire potency Of the demand In the pafti-
cuiar Instance nnitr review, perhaps lay In the
manner IN which the ulrimatum was waited 10 the
ears 81 the II ofessor at the hour OF retiring, piercing
his na!l-c6sied conscience and causing him 10 swear
BIZ all the gods eternal fealty 10 prohibition. Since
Saul Of Tarsus had the scales knocked OIL his eyes,
eighteen hundred years ago, there has been no snch
phenomenal conversion recorded as that experienced
by the Professor.
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pleasures OF THE FALL AT LENOX.
TEAS. AT HOMES AND TENNIS PARTIEs-DANc-
ING IN NEW COACH HOUSE.


ING IN a NEW COACH HOUSE.
Lenox, Mass, Sept II (specal.-Thcre is yet no
abatement In tho rush Of fashionable life at Lenox
To-day there has been a round of teas and athomcs
Monday is ladies' day at the Ienox Club, and thcrc
was large attendance Of ladies, many tarryng for
game OF bowls, then leaving for the athomes Of
Miss DC wolfc and Miss Marbury, Mrs. Brayton Ives
and the Misses Furss. The latter were assisted by
Miss Eleanor Hewitt, Miss Cryder and Mrs. Charles
Minton, who of the house party This morning
Mrs. W. ID. Sloane gave small tennis party for her
guests, and the Misses Parsons held tennis reception
at Stoneover
Mrs. Barclay gave entertainment I'm her new
coach-housc tonight. The invitations were sent ont
two weeks ago and many of the people who cam.
up for Mrs. Sloancs ball remained for Mrs. Barclays
,ach-house erected that the nclcmcnt weather
= not keep the guests from enjoying capital enter
"Nent. The first piece on the programme was
gu N eretta called "A Fair Encounter" sung by Miss
unDe sister of Mrs Hugo Frtsch, and Mss Lily
nU"" of Washington Two comedy scenes from
INC nnchbackn were played by Miss Elsie De Wolfe
a"u Iu"vd Fales Coward. During the intcrmisson
cI claw hornlch. supper was served in Mrs. Bar
| bnnss "S On and dance followed IN the coach,
| he rvor ~ oyesday evening surprise party VIII
of,ernon ,h Of the prominent cottagcrs and In the
dron nho isses Furniss win entertain the chill
cards for Secretary ThTSy has s c h S
rO Lowed Py uncnn Tor $50 guests. There win be
music py the MARLIN PLAYERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
SOMETHING NEW FOR MILITARY MEN,
OPENING THE NATIONAL GUARD SCHOOL FOR
MOUNTED OFFICERS.

MOUNTED OFFICERS.
An interesting departure In military instruction was
introduced last evening in the opening of the National
Guard School Of Instruction for Mounted OHcers OF the
lst Brigade at the former quarters Of the I'd Battery
Broadway and Fory-nfth-st Ninety officers Of the
brigade including field STAFF regiment
entitled instruction in this school, which will embrace
mounting sword DRILL pistol practice ana lectures
regulations the code governing the army
and military law. Last evening the school opened with
the mounting drill under the direction OF Sergeant Frank
L. Aber formerly Of the ID United States Cavalry and
twenty years Instructor in cavalry tactics at Carlisle Bar
racks Penn. Jefferson Barracks Mo. Forty officers
Of the brigade practised in the drill Of mounting and
dismounting the model of horse in the centre OF the
drill-room-
Among those present were General Louis Fitzgerald.
commanding the brigade Colonel A. p. Stewart, OF the
11th LeutenantCoione j. A. Dennson Of the list;
Lieutenant Colonel r. b. Rand Of the 9th Lieutenant
Colonel William p Walton and Major Frank A. Jones, OF
the 18th; Major Edward Duffy OF he 69th; and Major
David Croker inspector rife practice LIST Brigade who
will take charge Of the class in rifle practice ana pistol
shooting Each regiment In brigade represented
General Fitzgerald expressed his qualification at tho
cessful beginning made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
IN DOUBT ABOUT FED CLOUDS 1yp1ANs.


Bismarck, Oak, Sept. II SpeciaD.-An Indian WHO
arrived here to-day and has boon at the Cheyenne
Agency brings dscouragng news regarding the pros
pect for securing signatures at that agency. The
hope of those who have been studying the situstOn
was that the enmiy which for years has existed be-
tween Red Cloud and Young-man-I not afrad-of-hs-
horses would keep the latter from supporting the
former In his opposition to the treaty. 1t has been
we'll known that Red Cloud has been working siren
uously against the treaty but the hatred which
Young man not afrad-of hs-horses had for him was
depended upon keep them apart, and as the chief
with the long name IS one OF the most popular
leaders among the tribes, there was hope that he
would induce large number OF the Indians to favor
the treaty, not because he was sincerely IN 1aVor oi
IT, but because he would do anything to prevent
his old opponent from securing victory. But this
Indian states that the two chiefs are now friends,
having been brought together by Colonel Bannster,
special Indian inspector, VINO had conference WIN
tho Indians at Cheyenne last iall
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7. NJ. stewart. Carpet cleaning Works.
no. 326 7rH.AVE.
Bend fer circulars. Tel Call l26-2lstst
Post OMce Notice

(shoud BE- read daily by all interested. - changes may
0'eq s e. any coun.e. need not b. specially
aspak paTeu.r stsss, ns sa .s
mereia documents letters specially addressed being
IN nall ssss Sc a. wfss ssp y:
TUEsD4x 80 for Europe per m st' ;os ~
W nis war ' Tsandss per steamship Mure
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Colombia via Curacao must be directed aper phIl.del
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rscted pei NOcrdandi tGT Gua,smals and
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Sa m d fSs Rf' 70
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s,s, t s FES.a4 sna frs .s' 70:
Porto Rico direct per steamship sandrnshsm-
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Eorasy fsr Sd BE-
ner kuraniar); at 3 30 a. for Germany, Austra
Denmark Sweden. Norway. Russia and Turkey per
steamhIp Fulda via etters for other European
Countries via Southampton must be directed d per
Fudarl at 3 80 a. for France, Switzerland Italy,
span and Portugal. per steamship La Bourgogne. via
Uayre at 3 80 m. for the Netherlands via Rotter
dam nor steanship Rotterdam (eters be directed
per Rotterdam") at 80 a. m for Scotland direct
Der steamship Anchoria via glasgow Qetters must be
directed per Anchora")
Mails for Australia Newzealand. Hawaiian FIJI and
samoan Islands. per steamship Mariposa from San
Francisco close here Sept. 10, at 30 D. m for on
arrival at York Of steamship Aurania, with British
mails for Austreiial. Malls for China and Japan
steamship Gaelic from San Francisco close here Sept
so3 az 30 D. m Mails for the Society Islands.
ship Tropc Bird fron San Francisco close here Sept
scl at D. m. Mails for Cuba by rail to Tampa. Fla.
and thence by via Key West F1a close at the
Office daily az 2 80 a. m
THE schedule Of closing OF tIanspacnc malls IL arfanye4
the presumption Of then uninterrupted overland uanhs
10 san Francisco Mails from the East arriving time
at San Franesco on the day OF sailing OF steamers
u'7'''' HENRY G. PEARSON. Postmaster
Post Once. New York N. y, Sept IA. 1888.
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a acknowledgement TO DEATH.
DESTRUCTION OF ASEw.JERsEY DRY PLATE
FACToRY-oss $4,000

DESTRUCTION OF SEw-JERsEY DRY PLATE
FACloHf-O SS $4,000
anton DacAus' VAUGHAN employed at the Eagle
Dry Plato Companys facto- :, Jackson nIacc L.
tween Ocean and the old2orga, road CreenvilIe
n. j. was fatally burned Will fighting fire in the
ia0'oiy ouhaaS hoihihs' h' VS. making his rounds
about a. m, when lamp in Inland exploded and
set fire to the place. The factorywas used for the
preparation Of plates used BY photographers and was
filed with chemicals These added flu, to the flames.
which spread with great rapidly and vere speediy
beyond the control of the watchman. ALourb badly
burned Backus dashed through a wall fame 70
give an alarm by sounding a steam wh.le He
succeeded in blowing the whistle and then hde his
escape from the building, but seriously liurcd
that he died at early hour yesterday morning
When the fremen arrived they unable to I'D
sne hydrants for ten minutes and In the meantime n
flames had gained much Roadway that they were
beyond control Tho building completely Quilted
George Gennert, the principal owner of the factory
was unable to fix tac loss yesterday but 1t is estimated
at about $4,000 There Is $4,000 insurance the
stock $4,000 the machinery and sc 900 the build
Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
BAIy sTORNs EAST IND WEST.

Easton Penn, Sept. II (speciai.-owing to heavy
rains the rivers here rising tonight, and give
promise OF high freshcts The Lehgh River has
risen so much that canal boating Is stopped ana
the cotton factory In South EaStoD VIII not DC aoe
to start up In the morning
Cadillac, Mich, Sept 17.-Reports from Petoskay.
Mancaone Walton Leroy Traverse City, Reed City, Bic
Rapds and Howard City that the long-looked-ior
rain has come at last IT has been raining twentyfour
hours, putting out forest fires
Huntington, Ind, Sept 1.-THE worst drouth this
region has experienced for a long time was broken on
Saturday night by rain which continued through
the night Nearly inch and quarter or wafer
has fallen. Farmers were compelled to abandon
seeding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
A MINNESOTA DEMOCRAT BOLTS, FREE TRADE
To the Editor Of me Tribune.

Sir: The Democracy Of Minnesota IS too deeply
saturated with free trade for me- When party sus-
talns an AntProtectlve League, and gathers every
rampant frceradcr under its wing for the time being
I must stay on the outside In 1884, in company with
General Johnson, of this State, took the stump for
Mr. Cleveland, speaking in this city, in Mortified, and
Pennington. The ducet tones OF these fee-tIaders
have no facination for me their Utopian dreams Will
fail OF realization. The past and present are
ample illustrations of the systems. "The Globe
of this city charges the tariff with every evil that
befalls us. The editor favors free raw materials.
The editorial staff of that papar seems to under
that head ROBERT q. MACkAY.
ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept. g. 1883.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
THOMAS DAWSON.

Thomas Dawson who died suddenly OF heart disease
Sunday will buried the Press Clubs lot at Cypress
Hills Cemetery to-day. Mr. Dawson better known as
The Tyke" under which signature he wrote for many
years on subject OF dogs for The Turf, Field and
Farm" was native Of Yorkshire England He brought
this country knowledge OF dogs and horses
and bis comments both always commanded respect
He was great admrer terriers Of which he
breeder In England where he took many valuable prizes
He leaves mother and several brothers. who still live In
Yorkshire. They were Informed OF his death by cable
yesterday. III. NJ. Hitchcock, old-country friend,
WIN write fuller particulars TO the family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

To the Editor Of me Tribune.
Sir: A letter from one Of my friends says, COM
planingy, that a short while ago. in commenting on
the political complexion Of tic next House, you
cassed the With Maryland District a doubtful
AS readers Of The Tribune. they do Ike see It
Inaccurate or misleading, and the With IS sure
Republican District. they feel aggrcvcd and win be
glad 10 see you reverse yourself s.
New-York Sept 10. 1858.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

eldest son Of the Princess, who has become aRussan
subject, and no win Join the Greek Church. Prince
Hohcnohc Hin gsfurst has been at St Petersburg
during the fortnight for the purpose of completing the
necessary arrangements and had two private audiences
OF tho Gar, at the second Of which he presented
Prince Philip TO His Majesty. The owner OF III,
wittgenston estates is married the eldest daughter
OF Prince Gregory ypsilanu EDMUND YATES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
LAWYERS r,gHrryG IN rgr royns coUBr

Two lawyers made matters lively in the Tombs Court
before Judge arrived yesterday morning. police
man had prisoner a saloon keeper charged with
violating the excise law For some reason that does
not appear, ofcer retained Mr.. Stacom defend
tho prisoner The latter not aware that the oicer
had secured counsel and he hired Mr.. Finnegan de-
fend him. One lawyer heard that the other had the
case and instead OF Strengthening matters out in quiet
way they came 10 blows The fight began quickly
that 1t took every one, court officers Included by
PRISE 1t began. Court Onicer Sinclair came
between the combatants 10 separate them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
Prominent ARRIvALs AT THE HOTELS

ALBEMA RLE-Honore Mercier. Premier Of the Prov
ince OF Quebec and f. Bluhdorn Austrian Charge dAf
fairies at Washington. AST0R-Judge s. L. MaSnam
OF the New-York Supreme Court. BREVOOkI -Mrs
co,ara, f,ooroe II Thomas FIFTH AVEN UE--Sena
tors George f. Hoar OF Massachusetts, ana j. ~ Cameo"
Of Pennsylvania Senator Warner Miller OF Hefkimer
Arthur Sewell Maine and John ID. Parsons OF Aoay
HOFFM AN-Senator John r. Jones, OF Nevada Governor
David b. Ill., Lieutenant Governor Edward f. Jones and
Insurance SUPERINTENDENT Robert A. MAXWELL or Albany
MURRAY UIII-John L. Mitchell. OF MILWAUKEE,
PARK AVENUE--Bshop John i. spading. OF CoioIaao
ST JAMES-Congressman Berlah wilkins OK ONO
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TO ARRANGE RITES AND COMMISSIONS

meeting Of the gneral passenger agents OF the
whole country VIII b. held in Saratoga to-day, ut
which important arrangements for through baggage
facilities and settlements of interchange business Will
probably be adopted. II promises TO be largely at
tended and important its results for the benefit OF
the travelling public
The passenger department OF the Central Traffic AS
sociatlon Will send del,ates to meet the Trunk Limo
Association in this city September 26. The object
OF this conference IS the adjustment of the rate and
commission troubles that werc left unsettled at the
meeting this summer in ,resson Springs. Railroad
believe that the commence has every prospect
rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

Hamilton. N. Y. Sept 17.-Madson University opened
here to-day under favorable circumstances. The
freshman class numbers thrty.nve. Professor A. II.
Cole formerly OF Peddle Institute N. j. upon his
duties professor OF natural history. Passed Assistant
Engineer william c. Eaton. U. S. N. has been detailed
by the Navy Department instructor in engineering
Many improvements have been made in the college grounds
during vacation. Architects plans for the
new library building be erected BY James b. Colgate
OF cw-York are In his hands for examination and ap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
THE MASSACHUSETTS FREE TRADE CANDIDATE

From The Baltimore American.
william f. Russell, Of Cambridge Mass, who was
nominated by the yesterday their candidate
Governor is the thin and pale faced young man who
temporary president OF the late convention OF
Democratic clubs which met In this city. His speech IL
viii remembered, had expressions about low
tariff and free trade In materials and after 1t was
printed Senators ard and Philip Thompson
IT, secretary OF Congressional Committee,
made him cut them out While In the chair he lost his
head and the control Of the convention and Messrs.
Kenna and ,iormon had keep order for him and bring
he delegates back to business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
OBITUARY.
JOHN PRICE wETHERILL.

TI1~Itf1f'
Philadelphia, Sept. II (SpeciaD. John Price Wether-
III, head Of the White Lead Manufacturing Company
Of this city, died at his Germantown home this morn
Ing, age sxty-four. He prominent figure in the
history Of Philadelphia. He had been member Of
the Board OF Directors Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for ten years. In 1873 he was member
Of the Constitutional Convention OF the State Of Penn
sylvania, and was a member OF the American Philo-
sorhcal Society. lie also member Of many
official and charitable organizations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

jury tho Of Carl Otto g. Mueller, the wealthy
merchant who fred bullet into bis head at
No. fs2 Congresss.. Brooklyn Sunday His daughter
ottIs testified that her father had been troubled Win
Insomnia ana extreme nervousness for year ana was
ENGAGED In large commercial transactlons In this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In The diagram continuous limo shows the barometer
fluctuations yesterday, observed az tho United States
station at this city The dashes indicate the
temperature noted at Hudnurs pharmacy, els Broadway
TRIBUNE OFFICE. Sept. ls.-l A. m-Light rain fell much
OF yesterday The temperature ranged between zoo
and 75S the age (72 being 1919 higher than
day year and A. higher
day
In and this city to-day there will probably be
light rain with nearly stationary temperature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
5pecinI Notices.
Contents OF
THE SEMI. WEEKLY TRIBUNE
LrOD T0-nAX

First Page-Topics Of the Dsy-In tho Grip u n
Fever. -.
second Page-Mrs Proctor Here-Penned Under ths
Wreek-M Miscellaneous News
Third Page--rhe News IN London--Foreign News
Fourth Page--Peopc OF Tire-Ihe Dixie.
Fifth Pacc-The American Panr-Misceaneous News.
Sixth pgge--A TAX with Mr.. Depew-Personai-Ths
Seventh faee-No Doubt About Misunderstanding n
HadGonheld
Eighth Page-Editorais.
Ninth Page-Esiitorals.
Tenth Page-A Contrast in Canddates-Hu ana the
Liquor Men.
Eleventh Page-The Tariff in the senate-In the Guiss
Of Reform. -. -
Twelfth Psge-Harrison the Comrade-The Mills Bill
What Is III
thirteenth Page-League Work in the South-PoltcA
Ncws
Day for HarIiso
Fifteenth Page-Mark etA .
Sixteenth Markets-A Advertisements
Copies In wrappers ready for mailing be had IN To
Tribune Counting Room FOR 3 cents each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
New.York. Aug. 81 1888.
HARRISON BUTTONS IN TILE MAJORITY.

HARRISON BUTTONS IN THE MAJORITY.
To the Editor Of The TrtbHne.
Sir: Standing at Fulton-st. and broadway the othe.
day counted in ten minutes III Harrison and Nor
ton buttons ard Just twcnty-one Cleveland ones
How is that! Yours respectfully
JOHN +. CREIG.
Jersey City. y. j., Sept. IS, 1858
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

The elegant which leaves New York at 10 via
New YORK and New. England Railroad arriving In Boston
at 4s0 p has already become very popular with the
travelling public,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18

Economy durability aud style rule the designs In
Furniture G. Flint Co. ithst and -aveare sell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
the SUICIDE OF O O O. MUELLER

verdict OF suicide while laborng under temporary
Of mind was rendered yesterday BY coroners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

Cleveland Sept II (spesIaD There two impoi
changes the NewYork Pennsylvania and Ohio
day. A. NJ. Tucker made general superintendent OF
the road aud c. r. Fitch appointed superintendent
OF the Mahoning Division, TO succeed Mr. Tucker
Kingston. ~ Y, Sept II (SpecialJ.- West Shore
Company reports Increased trac Its line.
although the season has been short The general passen.
AGENT Lambert. thinks the reople who
have gone 20 the mountains tn In OF
previous scasor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-18
DISSENTING FROM THE COMMISSIONS OPINION

Washington, Sept. 17.-Inierstate Commerce Con-
missioner shoemaker to-day delivered an opinion
dissenting from that OF tho majority In the
OF the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company against
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. He
holds that the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company
Is not common carrier operating interstate line
Of railroad and therefore entitled to demand Of
right ncrchanges Of traffic with the carriers
10 which the provisions Of the act apply.