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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
ITALIAN OR AMERICAN
THE CASE OF LEoNETTI CIPRIANL
CLAIMING TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN HE IS DE-
TsISED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT.


Baltimore June 0-It has been announced
py cable that LeonettI Cipnan, grandson
OF Mrs. Mary Warrington, Of Baltimore
County, who left Baltimore a few weeks ago to
look after the settlement of the estate Of bis father
count Cipani, Of the Italian army who died recently
In Italy, was placed under surveillance on his arrival
al Leghon by the authorities OF that city, upon the
ground that he was subject OF the Italian Government
ana liable to be impressed into the italian army, as
MS father was subject of the Italian Government and
that he ueonett having been naturallzed as an
American citizen also subject Of that Govern
ment Mr. Cipran was born In Baltimore and has
lived In Maryland all his life except during short
time that he spent a visit to his father on the
Island OF Corsica His attorney is I'm consultation with
the Department of State Washing tOn, endeavorng
to secure the interposon of the United States Gov
eminent to secure his release
The authorities here claim that, Mr.. Ciprian was
born In this country and after he became twcny-one
elected to become citizen, by being registered as
voter and having frequently exercised his right of
suffrage IS full citizen and subject of the United
States. The Italian authorities on the other hand
claim that nothing short Of actaully renouncng his
allegiance TO the italian Government and being
naturalzed citizen of the United States is sufficient
TO release him from being a subject Of the Italian
Government Unless Mr.. Ctpriani prove his
American citizenship he will be compelled to serve
term OF five years in the Italian army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
MORE MONEY FOR THE UNIVERSITY
ONE NEW CHAIR READY TO BE FILLED AND An
OTHER UNDER WAY.


Tho University of the City Of New-York had
Of its three commandments last week; one was
held in the spring, and that the lawyers and
doctors are out of the way, preparations are being
made for the graduates from the Academic Depart
ment this week when the speakers Will
be as follows: Greek salutatory grafton.
Harry Everett Schell English salutatory
Grafton, Leonard Charles Lindsey smith; scientific
grafton, The Value of Technical Educaton,' william
Alfred Hoe, jr.; Grafton, The Christians Of Asia
Mnor' Avac Cutjian Grafton Michael Edward o. Dom
ovan, New-York City Excused at his own requcst) (;
Grafton, Nathan Hae,' John Hatfield Frazier {;
phllosophlc oratOn Radicalsm In Politics. Howard
Chauncey Anderson; valedictory Paul Eugene Jones,
Brooklyn.
When seen by Tribune reporter yesterday, DIR.
MacCracken said we have had more students in arts
and science than before, and the sum total in the
college IS much larger. 1t has been prosperous
wear with us and we anticipate large addition in the
line of students when tho candidates for the next class
come up on Tuesday and Wednesday. At our council
meeting Monday night, the committee upon pro-
fessorshp for the new chair Of English language and
literature reported that there were testimonials pre-
sented to them on behalf Of ten candidates. These
divided themselves into of high reputation In liter
allure and men of academic requirements and thorough
scholarship The former was Of course Desirable put
the latter was indispensable and having not united
council to empower 1t to appoint professor to I'LL tho
chair for one year, within the present month, with the
that next years incumbent would De ap
proved by the council early in the year. This was
done The Alumni Association have undertakeh 10
complete the endowment of the new CHAIR IN Poitoa'
science and history which will not be filed until the
endowment is fully made up. In the meanwhile inc
council has instructed the committee on professorsmpS
10 proyde for instruction in that department
Judge George NJ. Van Hoesen the president Oh inc
Alumni Association, has Just gwen us Slooo "" aia
the establishment Of this chair Another
friend Of the University who does not wish his name
Known has given ~ $50 for physical LABORATORY,
toward a request for IL, 800 that was MADE hot ,ons
ago our faculty will not differ materially IRON iss'
eXcept in the appointments TO I'LL the two new
A. our room has become somewhat crowded. mas Dccn
esoIved to add TO the Law lecture-room Dy thro" nh
into It the adjoining Or Pnlhp sch IA cnrnora
cnnted the appontnleDt delegate Tor tne corPora
tIon 70 the sOOth anniversary OF the University ",
RoIoena which will be celebrated on iuesday; 1uaso
Dosaver will represent the united alumni OF kutgers
College and our own institution on the same oco"Sio"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
APPLIED Reform IN BALTIMORE.
HOW CANDIDATES WERE TOLD OF THEIR AVERAGES
AND HAD THIN RAISED.


Baltimore, June Ex-senator Hale's Subcommittee
resumed its investigation this morning OF how tine
Civil Service laws have carried out in this city,
The frs WITNESS called W. T. Henderson. who was
a post Office inspector for fifteen years up to 1885,
when he resigned. He testified that under Postmaster
vcazcy all employees in the money order service were
removed. There also evidence Of mismanagement
In the Office. number Of bags containing mall
matter, mostly circulars, found stored away In
the cellar. Mr. vcazey sent for Mr. Frceburger, who
said the clerks waiting to find time TO attend to
this mail matter. II had been laid aside for two
weeks.
Senator Backburn-what are your politics, Mr..
Henderson,
Mr.. Hendcrson-A Republican an unqualified Re
publican, and work for the party whenever and
wherever /
"Thats right said the Senator. "Arc you the
in 1882
81 am. / down there after money order
forger, and captured him, too in Jackson, Miss
Lewis o. Fuller, the next witness testified that he
had performed various duties in the Custom House,
including those Of secretary of the Civil Service Board
Of the Custom House. for a period Of six weeks. In
this position all examination papers came under his
observa alton Candidates told of their average,
and witness knew of those who had returned and had
their averages raised without denomination. Sew
eral such cases occurred. Witness said he was dis
slders that his discharge was made because he was
drinking man.
In further explanation of the habit OF changing
averages witness testified that the whole Board re-
examined the aud changed the averages with
out altering the subject matter. ..--,o. Gan
The committee adjourned after short session oeu-
ator Hale returned to Washington. lie said the IN
vestigaton would not be continued for the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
JOHNS HOPKINS MUST RETRENCH
FORCED TO ECONOMIC BY THE FAILURE OF b.
AND a.. DIVIDENDS.

Baltimore, June (spcciaD-The failure Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company 10 pay dividends
on It's common stock has affected seriously the Johns
Hopkins institutions. Work the hospital buildings
has been stopped though nearly completed Now the
University Will also havo to cut down expenses. Tho
tuition fees for the next term beginning in October,
have been raised, also the extra expenses of stu
dents working In the laboratory Heretofore the twelve
fclowshps have yielded the holders of them $500 and
free tuition, but in the future all holders Of fellowshps
will have to pay the 1925 tuition fee the the
ordinary student their fellowships will yield them
only 1875. The eighteen honorary Hopkins scholar
ships awarded for uncommon merit among the under
graduate students from North Carolina. Virginia and
Maryland, and yielding $3.50 per annum, with free
tuition, will be cut down TO six. These six will be
given 70 students from Maryland only. Should the
railroad company pass It's next dividend the Univer
sity will have to cut down the salaries of the pro
fesSOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
ISOLATION vcepresid Mt W. c. wurtenburg. 80 secrc
iary, G. ID. Yeomans 80; treasurer, Evarts Tracy,
LAUNCHING THE CITY OF BIRlnNGH1M
THE TENTH VESSEL BUILT AT RoAcH's sHIPYAnD
FOR TINE SAVANNAH LINE


Chester Penn, juno (speclaD.-The Roach Ship
Yards were In gala attire to-day for the launch OF the
splendid steamship City OF Birmingham, which glidcd
gracefully into the water IL so p m. The vessel
was chrstened By Miss Pauline CALDWELL the daughter
Of President Caldwell Of the Elyton Land Company, of
birmingham, Ala. As she broke bottle OF champagne
over the bows Of the vessel she reced In sweet tones
these verses composed by herself
Co. good ship. City OF Birmingham proud princess Of the
sea,
Another link twixt North and South OF trade and amity
The City of Birmingham is the tenth ship built by
Roach Son for the Savannah line. She is 800 feet
long, AZ L. feet beam, has triple expansion engines,
corrugated furnace steam steering apparatus, and Is
supplied with the most approved mechanical arrange
ments for handling cargo She will carry 1000 bales
OF cotton and has dead weight capacity Of 1900 gross
tons. Her class Is for twenty years and she was
built under the rules OF the Bureau Veritas and
American Ship Masters Association. The vessel was
named for the City Of Birmingham Alabama Directly
after the launch the authorities Of the City OF Brming
ham presented full set Of coors TO the owners OF the
vessel. Lunch served at the ship yards and a
number Of addresses made complimentary to the
steamship company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
THE PROMISE OFAN EXCELLENT CONCERT

concert will be given In the parlors Of the HOFFMAN
House by Mile. de Nogueras tomorrow afternoon at
Mile. de NCgue.ras is the daughter Of Vscouau
de NCgreras the Minister Pepotentary Of Portugal TO
the United States. who died in Washington last winter.
and adopted music profession She studied under
celebrated vocal teacher Pauline Viardot from whom
she has aatterng recommendations Her professional
debut made at Milan last winter, and her
pronounced One OF her critics said OF her: No such
success been known in Italy for twenty years. An
other said Her voice is brilliant, sympathetic. in
quality, Of extensive compass and futoned" Az her
opening concert in Washington weeks she sang
The King OF Thule" and the " Jewel Song" from
Faust an aria The Marriage OF Figaro" and the
mad scene from Lucia di Lammermoor." She
ceivei with gree enthusiasm being recalled again and
again. Her voice is high, light soprano and critics
who have heard her sing prophesy for her brilliant f-
ture. At to- she will probably sing
the mad scene from Lucia" the Shadow Song" the
aria from The Marriage OF Figaro" and possibly a
lection from Faust" She will be assisted by several
well known artists Mile do Nogueiras is guest Of
Mrs j. G. Blaine, ~, during her stay in NewYork-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
SUNDAY EDITION.
JUNE 10, 1888.
TAULBEE FEELS THE WHIP.
DISCIPLINED FOR Betting THE CAUCUS
Mr.. REED OF MAIZE sroPs UP FLOOD OF DEM
AGoGIsM.

fsr TELEGRAPH TO rHE rarpUsEI
Washington, June 9.-Taulbee, OF kentucKy, is Do
ing disciplined for HIS resistance TO caucus dictaon
the free lumber clause Of the Dark Lantern Din
His home newspaper, The CourerJournal,' mas
made savage onslaught upon him and the Commit
tee Post Offices and Post Roads have sat down upon
his pet measure. Congress years ago author
lied PostmasterGeneral Gresham TO readiust tho
salaries Of postmasters In carrying out this law
Mr.. Gresham scaled down the salaries Of quite num-
Der of postmasers In Taubees district In Kentucky
On March 10 last Taulbec introduced a resolution
calling on the Post Office Department for detailed
statement with regard to these. He has been trying
since to get that resolution out OF the pigeons
holes Of the Post Office Committee, either by favor
able unfavorable report In this be
had nearly succeeded when the Mills bill came up
and he kicked out Of the traces Of caucus dictaton
The Committee Post Offices promptly withdrew the
reports already prepared Every inquiry from Mr..
Taulbee put OF with some trivial excuse or ex-
PLANTATION.
This morning, losing patience he offered preamble.
which he had read, with resolution TO follow, which
he suppressed for the time being and moved TO pro-
coed Immediately to the consideration Of the resolu-
ton and tho reports thereon. Premier" Mills OPP
posed him and division by tellers left the gentleman
from Kentucky in considerable minority. Taulbee
thereupon announced his intention Of bringing up tho
question every evening and every morning until 10
disposed Of
out to a finish their spat Of yesterday. Raynet
charged that the Republican party, since its birth.
had been the party of combinations and trusts and
mOnopoles. Reed replied that he had listened 10
oratons Of this kind often before. He had heard
gentlemen the other side in the most agonized
tones comment upon the running Of conventions by
Federal oficeholders before the St. Louis Convention
CLaughterl He had heard gentlemen on the other
side I'm great state of excitement over the National
banks ard he had lived to a Democratic Admins
tration put S60O0,000 OF American money into tho
Golfers Of the National banks, which were sucking
the lifeblood Of the country" Qsenewed laughter)
The gentleman from Maryland Rayne9 now asserted
that half dozen trusts combinations or combines
threatening the whole prosperity Of the country
flying squadron Of the Ways and Means Committee
had been sent out investigate these alleged trusts
and they proposed the destruction Of the industries
of the United staes I'm order TO root out parasite.
Was il not time TO look the facts In the facet Was
1t worth while 20 continuously lie 10 the community
" Timer being called. the gentleman on the other
side had nothing to say the question.
When the House adjourned the committee had
made no appreciable progress in the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
RAILROAD BRIDGE DESTROYED WITT TWO pA N,

Milwaukee June "a dispatch TO The Evening
Wisconsin" from Bessemer, Mich. says that in the
heavy rain storm last night the dam about miles
south Of the Black River crossing Of the Milwaukee.
Lake Shore and Western Railway, east Of Bessemer,
was washed away, and as result the dam only few
hundred feet from the bridge also washed out.
carrying with II large amount Of pine logs belong
ing TO \ Weed Co. The railroad bridge is about
seventy feet feet high and 500 feet in length. The
los were ammed against the bridge with great force
and the structure smashed for distance OF nearly
100 feet The bridge was damaged early this morn
Ing and as there is no telegraph operator at Black
River Il was necessary 10 flag limited train due
here at 10 m. to prevent It from rushing INTO the
river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
HrRr BY ~ EXPLOSION IN LABORATORY.

HURT BIZ a " EAPIUhIUN Nv 4 ID BUHAI OHI
Boston, June 0 (speclal).-A violent explosion on
the ground floor Of College Hall in Tufts College yes
terdav startled all who were in the building IT was
found that the contents of beaker in the hands of
Assistant Morrsono the Chemical Laboratory had ex
ploded blowing the fragments of glass into his face
and hands and all the laboratory such was the
force Of the explosion that two Of the pieces were
driven through the adjacent window, cutting holes
clean though made by rife ball Ills eyes
were fortunately protected by heavy eyeglasses but
the glass was blown out Of the rims and piece
of the flying beakcr driven into the ball of the right
eye inActing painful wound but not inturing the
sight. The hand in which the glass was held re
ceivcd severe wound He tainted from the loss Of
blood, but a careful examination showed that none
Of the wounds were dangerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
BONDS ACCEPTED BY THE SECRETARY.

Washington June 9.-The Secretary of the Treasury
this afternoon accepted 100000 per cent regis
tered bonds at 49, and $4,000 II per cents,
registered, at 100 96-10o.
The following in regard TO the purchase Of
United states bonds under the circular OF April IL
last was prepared at the Treasury department .
Amount purchased, As Sl3 $50; amount purchased
LIS, S7.647,750. Total S210l9 800. Cost, As.
S16,938 46S sc; LIS. 20, 240679 IL Total $685.
i79,1477 IT. Cost at maturity, As, s23.G67 ,997 so {;
les So 85Os58 - Total $50, 81 1855 90. Saving,
7O7 OIL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
THE cRIsE WILL SUSTAINED.

Baltimore, June 0.-The contested VIII case OF
Crse against Crse was determined Dy Jury w
day, sustaining the will of the iate 'onn L. OI'se'
BY the Will the aecedent bequcathed all his estate,
valued at 1870 600 to his second wife and her
children cutting off the children Of the first Wife.
Suit was brought by the children Of the first TO break
the Will because OF undue influence anu ncaS III
on trial more than two weeks, and the jury was out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
ropr,rn. NEW IRON STEAMSHIP.

Philadelphia, June (speciaN-The Cramps have re-
ceved an order for new vessel from President Hunt
,noton. NJ the southern Improvement Company. The
steamer Will he built Of iron and to take the place
of the Eureka lost in collision with the steamship
Benson She Will be $50 feet long, 43 feet beam and
., foot deptb Of hold with capacity Of 1000 tons
catton carving capacity Of 10000 bales The vessel
must be finished within nine months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
A WIDOWS, PENSION Bill. APPROVED

Washington, June 9.-The President has approved
the act of Congress providing that pensions hereto-
fore hereafter granted widows of soldiers of tho
War Of the Rebellion shall begin at the date of the
death of their husbands This legislation favorably
affects all claims of widows Of the late war which
have been filed in the Pension Office after July
], 1880. Widows entitled under this law need ONLY
write a letter giving name. postoflce address and
certificate number and rhe claims will be allowed with
as little delay practicable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
NEW uoyryryT FOR FAIRMoUyT PARK.

Philadelphia, June CspcclaD.-A committee con-
ssting Of Colonel J. f. Peyton, Hampton !" larson,
J. W. woodsde p. F. Bowles, Charles d. Conicr anu
Thomas shaw y, thIs city. and Reuben Edwards, Of
New-York. have been appointed TO arrange for the
erection in Falrmouut PARK OF a memorial to tho
sgners Of the Declaration Of Independence and Of tho
Constitutional Convention Colonel Peyton sald yes.
terday that the monument will proDaD'y CONSIST Oh
grand arch having at ifs base thirteen st h S sA
southern and six Northern states pens y" '"' ''"0'
Of the keystone state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
GREAT STEEL FORKS TO SHUT DOWN.
CLOSED UP BY THE Low PRICE OF IRON AND THE
MILLS BILL.

CLOSED Up BY THE LOW FK1CE OF IKON MD The
MILLS BILL.
St. Louis. june q tspecialb.-0ne Of the effects Of
the Mills bill experienced here to-day when the
management Of the Western Steel Works announced
that the great plant would shut down Fifteen
hundred men will be thrown out of employment
o. L. Garrison. the president says We shall for
some time. though but lightly, until we see how the
fall trade looks II that promises well we VIII very
likely IT right along. If not we will shut down,
It big establishment and must be full Of business
10 make money. Particularly now IS that the case,
owing to the low price of iron. This depression is
due to the tariff agitation. There must be protection
the rail mills not work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
THE FIRST sUysrRoKE REPORTED.

Louisville. Ky, June 9.-The first sunstroke for
,be season was reported here yesterday The after
noon was sultry though the thermometer marked only
= degrees above zero Mrs George Walker over
come bv the heat and sank to the pavement lnSensbc
She was taken to the hospital and IS convalescent.
Mrs walker Is stout and had walked several blocks
,,-l, Io foil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
4 rR4vr1rTy0 SALESMAN ACCUSED.

Philadelphia, June CspecIall.-John Myers wei
dressed, lnellgent-looking young man, "ho sAu a
a travelling salesman for newborn u'S soouS
house was prisoner In the poll uocn Tn morn
ing Myers said that he lived Al No 100 VIZ oH1
hundred and o,gh,.,,bs 81 N,yy York He was charged
with obtaining money under false pr'tehcc''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
s,,rccrrD OpIUu SEIZED

rndianapolis Ind, June 8.-Deputy Marshal Ward
10 rIgbt arrested c. s. Winters, a charge Of snug
Cling / 600 pounds of opium into this country from
canada II was billed through from Port Huron,
Mich. to San Francisco The car was searched here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
"a M1psuKMKR xIGHrs DREAlr, BIZ TIE SEA.

Boston, June (speciaD.-John b. schocfel, the
theatrical manager and also manager of the Masca-
mona House at by-thesea when asked If the
success of the open-ar performance OF As You Like
IT. was great enough to induce him to undertake
similar entertainment this summer, said:
"a Midsummer Nights Dream will be given this
wear on July 80. with Nat Goodwin as Bottom and
we hope to have Louis James and his wife Marie
Wanwright Robson, Crane and a strong cast 10 every
way 70 make the entertainment unique and salts
factory as was that Of 1857
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
r,rtL ACCIDENT IN 4 STEEL MILL

Harrisburg, June Olive men were horribly
burned by the overturning OF sdie at the Bessemer
min Of the Pennsylvania Steel Works, at stceon. yes
,erd,v william shaefer died in an hour, and samuel
Zearfoss cannot live The others are seriously
l..Lrt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10

Belvidere n. j., juno 0.-Edward becrs' iA' nol
hfty years OF age, committed suicae 'H' nv Us
He hanged himself IN field on the outskirts OF the town
Temporary insanity is alleged as the cause lie
leaves a large family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
syopr cpop or WHEAT IN MICHIGAN

Lansing. Mich, June o.-The juno crop report Is
sued to-day asserts that tho Michigan wheat crop Will
probably amount to only l6,45o,ooo bushels. The
southsrn counties show 62 per cent of an average
crop tho middle 50, aud northern 80 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
sHoKIHa rHEIR HArREp IoR RAYpALL.

Philadelphia, June (speeial-The Democratic
battalion Hancock Veterans Mcclellan Phalanx and
other Democratic clubs which refused to turn OUT
last night to receive tho Randall Association on us
return from ST. Louis paradod this evening in honor
Of this coming homo Of the delegates and tho Record
Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
WORK ON aEyERAL sHERrpAws SUMNER HONE

New Bedford Mass, June 0 sreciaD-Notwith
standing the alarming news from Washington rosaru
ing General Sheridan's health, word mas Goo o IT,
ceycd here from him to have WORK puhhou u" Hi'
new cottage at NOnQuit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10

Livingston Mont, June 81. J. Mcbride, post
master here, went away suddenly Sunday morning
II now trans res that he defauer to the Govern
meut y tbs amount 81 several hundred dollars,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
seGApro1r HAS PLENTY or MONEY

Winnipeg, Man, June 9.-McOarsic' the 'ni0sso
boodler IA frustrating AT Banf Hot springs n. W. T.
spending money freely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10

ORGANIZING THE YALE FOOTBALL TEAM
New Haven, juno especially l. hng' oo, was
,..t night sleotsd prssisnt of the Yale Football AS