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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-08

slovenly editing now in a work on the subject
A volume of tho late E. p. WhppIcs occasional
papers has been published Boston: Tickenor d Coz
under The title Outlooks Society, Literature and
Politics. The articles appeared originally in vari-
Gus Periodicals aud are on diverse topics. Mr. Whip
PIES pleasant, easy shrcwd manner informs them all
but X is apparent that he wrote better On literary
than on political themes, for treating the latter he
is apt TO lose something of his native geniay and
sometimes also little of that restraint moderation
which mark bis best work Such papers as "A
Grand Business Man OF the New school, Lowell as
Prose WRITER |" In Dickens Lands and the Had
back articles, are OF the kind to interest all alike
and for a long time. Other essays are on passing
events and while rejecting the thought Of the period
belong too wholly TO tho past to receive the same
welcome. tt..
Mr.. Benjamin Tucker certainly shows his faith BY
his works in Undertaking the translation and publ.
cation Of the whole of Proudhon's writings in about
nity Volumes The fourth volume OF this ponderous
literary enterprise has been issued (Benjamin r.
TGckor, BOSTON, and contains tho first volume of
the System OF Economical Contradictions or. MS
Proudbon's subtitle runs, The Philosophy OF Mis-
cry" The authors theories characterized by au-
dacty far more than by sane Judgment Among other
longe1pioded faliacics he attacks machinery as being
inlmical TO the interests of labor His contentious
with regard to property and ts rights are too we'll
known to need restatement. He belonged 10 that
inteLectual aftermath Of tho Revolution which en-
bodied the elements Of French thought uncomfortable
by the logic OF facts. There IS no doubt certain
interest In following the vagaries of these writers
but assurcdly profit TO be derived from them ana
least Of all any practical ideas.
A new edition Of H.. L. Sidney Lear's biography NJ
Henry Dominique Lacordaire has been published
r.. d. J. B. Young q Col, which IS a proof that the
book has found appreciatIve readers. Lacordare's
career is full of plcturesqueness and he always
IN refined atmosphere spiritually. Mr. Lears &C
count of the great preacher IS full enough to convey
distinct impression Of him. and not so elaborated
IS 10 weary tho reader
The seventh and eighth volumes Of Mr. Bgeows
lew edition of Frankin's Works tPntnam's have been
ssued Tho seventh volume contains, among much
'auable political correspondence. some evidence that
7ranldns naturally sweet temper and large patience
not quite proof against the inccssant and multi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
HELD FOR WIFE MURDER.
Tho Jealous Rage of Colored Man
 Leads to Tragedy.

Tho Jealous Rage of Co1ored Man
 Leads to Tragedy.
 STAMFORD, Conn, April 13.-The wife of Jarvis Mills, colored man, formerly gar dener for William M Tweed at his place in Greenwich, was murdered near there on Wednesday night. MT. and Mrs. Mills lived in small house nearly on the boundary be- tween Greenwich and Stamford, and the house has had rather bad reputation of late as resort for disorderly men, both white and black
 At o'clock yesterday morning Mills awoke Sheriff Newman and asked him to come to his house, as his wife had been killed. His own head was bruised and covered with blood, and his story was that he had come home late at night and found two or three white men drinking with his wife and two stepdaughters. They had assaulted him and driven him out of the house. As soon as he was able he returned and found his wife dead. Cn returning to the house they found Mrs. Mills on the floor dead, with wounds in the lungs, apparently from shotgun.
 A servant girl named Sullivan, who was at the house, says that when Mills came to the house and found the men carousing with his wife he became jealous, and there was fight in which Mrs. Mills struck her husband on the head with a hammer. He went out, and returning with gun shot his wife, killing her almost instantly, while the other men and women fled. A charge of murder in the first degree was made against Mills yesterday morning. He. always had good reputa- uon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
LIFE STILL LlNGERS.
Ex-Senator COnkling's COntfitiOns Not

Ex-Senator Conkling's Contiitions Not
 Perceptibly Changed.
 NEW YORK, April 13.-Ex-Senator Roscoe Conkling's fight with death still goes on, and the able physicians in attendance will not yet venture to predict the result. His condition fuctuates during the day, with, perhaps, g slight improvement on the whole.
 Last night Dr. Fordyce Barker, while talk ing cheerfnllw of his patient to the crowd of reporters, after visit to MT. Conkling lasting over half an hour, was less explicit in his statements than on any previous occasion. MT. Conkling was doing very nicely, he said, but when asked as to his chance of ultimate recovery his reply conveyed no definite opinion.
 / Dr. Barker again called at Il o'clock, but explained that his visit was not necessary, and he wanted to see how MT. Conkling was doing. He called again at 1 D. m., and at 5 D. m. both Dr. Sands and Dr. Barker made another visit. Their last one, lasting nearly an hour, was between and 10 o'clock last night. Dr. Anderton relieved Dr. Hartley as medical attendant in ths sick room, but did not leave the house, deciding to take rest in neighboring room. At midnight there was no perceptible change in MT. Conkling's condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
MANY PEOPLE HOMELESS.
Fire Almost Wholly Destroys 8 Town in
 Maryland.

Fire Almost Wholly Destroys a Town in
 Maryland.
 CHEsTERTowN, Md, April 13.-The town of Masseys, a pretty little village in the up per part of Kent county, was almost entirely destroyed by fire yesterday, which started in stable near the blacksmith shop. The wind was very strong and blew the flaming particles of wood to roofs of the adjoining houses. There was not sufficient water avail able in the town to quench even the burning stable, and the people were compelled to hold their hands while they saw their houses de- stroyed.
 One by one the cottages caught fire, blazed awhile and then fell in heaps of ruins, until fourteen buildings had been consumed Among the business places burned are the stores of A. B. Marlsberger, George Ireland, MT. Dixon and O. F. Hughey and the big hotel. Only two churches, a school house, railroad station and seven dwellings escaped The heaviest loser is Dr. c. H. Massey, who lost three dwellings and two stores; not in- sured. Stephen Mover lost heavily, but is insured. The loss is not estimated.
 Most of the families are without food and shelter. Some freight cars standing on a side track were opened last night, and the villagers will dwell therein until they can procure other shelter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
CONDENSED NEWS,

Mrs. Altman and her four daughters be- came panic stricken during fire in their home in Philadelphia The mother was probably fatally injured by falling to the pavement while trying to open a shutter, and two of her daughters were hurt by jump ing from window. It is thought that one of them cannot live.
 A Philadelphia defaulter has surrendered himself to the police. He was formerly bookkeeper for Philadelphia clothing house, and took about $500 of the firms money Ee says his conscience drove him to con fession.
 Dr. Cornelius R. Agnew is seriously ill at his home in New York.
 Joseph Taditchi was killed and John Keller was seriously injured lsy the falling of a building in New York en which they were at work.
 Albert Dumkee, who lives near Columbus, Neb., killed his wife and tried to murder his daughter-in-law, apparently without provo cation He has been arrested.
 John Langdon. who eloped from Lockport in 1863, returned to his home, and on being turned away by his wife shot himself dead.
 Frank Snarl, of Cherry Tree, Pa, shot and killed one of a crowd of boys who vera "horning" himself and newly welded wife.
 John and Henry Hill are jailed at James town, Ky, for compelling Mary Smith, their housekeeper, to cut the throats of two ped dlers The bodies of the murdered men were found partially eaten by hogs
 The Oregon Republican convention was held at Portland on Wednesday.
 Senator Thibadiau's daughter, of Montreal, has eloped with an ex-policsman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
HAPPY BOB SAYS GooD-BY.
A Farewell Letter to His Former Pastor
 Not Afraid to Die.


 Not Afraid to Die.
 WARSAW, N. Y., April 13-sHappy Bob" Van Brunt, tho murderer of Will Roy, who was hanged this morning, wrote his former spiritual adviser, the Rev. A. J. Brockaway, rector of the Trinity church, of Buffalo, the following letter. Van Brunt recently changed his belief from that of the Church of England to that of Rome:
 REVEREND AND DEAR SRI feel that should like to write you farewell note. I know that you have taken an interest in my and that you sympathize with me-
 You were very kind to me, and assure you that your kindness was appreciated, and return you my heartfelt thanks.
 I am sure you will think with me that did right in going according to my conscience in the matter of religion, and you will be glad to know shat ind much comfort and consolation. l enjoy much peace of mind, for which return thanks to God.
 My noble counsel has done everything in his power to save my life. Never was man more noble or true can assure you that shall die inno- cent of premeditated crime or of intent to kill. l have no bitter feelings against anyone, and pray to God to forgive them that have wronged me. l forgive them from my heart. It does seem to me a terrible thing for people to tell the day will come when the whole truth and nothing but the truth will be known. pray that all my friends may live to see that day. Good-by, reverend sir, thank you for your kind interest and sympathy. May God bless and prosper you in everything. remain, reverend sir, yours sEectfuliy, ROBERT VAN BRUNT.
 The execxtion took place shortly after 10 o'clock this morning in the Warsaw jail yard. Van Brunt was about % years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Warden Walsh RetfreS,

NEW YORK, April 13.-The commissioners of charities and corrections, who have been Investigating charges against Warden Thomas sent letter to Mayor Hewitt in which they say that they find that no illegal fees were extorted from Lawyer George R. Rhodes, and that MT. Rhodes had withdrawn that com plaint. The commissioners go on to say that the language used by the warden to MT. Rhodes in his official business was grossly improper, and should not be tolerated. While the facts do not constitute sufficient cause for his removal, they accept his resignation rendered to them yesterday, to take effect immediately. Charles Osborne was last night appointed acting warden, and will have charge of the Tombs until permanent ap- pointment is made. Osborne was deputy warden under Warden Pillsbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Reunited After Many years.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Michael Sullivan left his home in Ore Hill, Conn, about four years ago to seek his fortune in California. He left behind a wife and one child, daughter 10 years of age. MT. Sullivan made money and sent for his wife. She went on, but her husband was not to be found. She returned here, and had hard work in providing for her children. Her husband has just found her and the family is reunited. He had been stricken down with brain fever just before her arrival, while attending to some business some miles from San Francisco. He was sick long time, and on getting we'll rejoined his family after a long search for the missing ones. During his illness some mining property of his improved to such an extent that he is now very wealthy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
The Absent Statesman.
BLAlNE'S FAMILY PHYSICIAN TALKS
 OF HIS HEALTH.
Kidney Disease Out of the Question. but
 the PIumed Knight May be Nervous and
 Dyspeptic-That Famous Sunstroke of

Kidney Disease Out of the Question, but
 the PIumed Knight May be Nervous and
 Dyspeptic-That Famous Sunstroke of
 1876.
 WASHINGTON, April 19.-Dr c. W. Pope, who has been MT. Blaine's family physician for the past twenty years, in an interview with Post reporter in reference to the re- ports that have been received from Europe regarding MT. Blaine's physical condition, said:
 'I have attended MT. Blaine ever since he was elected to congress. He has naturally very fine, healthy constitution He is man of strong physique, with powerful muscles. He has the muscles of an athlete.
 "When he left here he was perfectly free from any constitutional disease His normal weight since l have known him has been from 1855 to 190 pounds The only disease that ever troubled him was occasional at- tack of dyspepsia and rheumatic gout, which affected his feet. His kidneys, heart and all his organs were as sound as boy's. MT. Blaine never had any kidney disease I know 1t has been commonly rumored that he has, but this is a mistake. I see that it is given out that he has diabetes This could hardly be so, as it is disease of very slow growth, and the symptoms are great thirst, steady
 
 urine. Mir. Blaine had none of these symp- toms when he left this city,
 ''The probability is that he is suffering from nervous debility, augmented, perhaps, by a slight attack of dyspepsia caused by over work, and failure to take sufficient exer- else. frequently warned him against too continuous application while he was at work on his book. He is a man of strictly abstemi- ous habits, taking, perhaps, a little claret wine at dinner"
 Dr. Pope's attention was called to the fa- nous sunstroke in June, 1876, and he was asked if he attended Mr. Blaine on that occa- sion.
 "I did, said he, land I am very glad of this opportunity to set that matter right, as 1t never seems to have been thoroughly under stood, many people claiming that Mir. Blaine felgned sunstroke to create sympathy in his canvass for the presidential nomination It was not strictly a case of sunstroke, but heat stroke, a milder form of sunstroke, and was caused by his taking the advice of some fool ish friend in wearing heavy flannel on day when the thermometer registered 100 degs He fell on the church steps unconscious, and remained in that condition until Monday morning. He was insensible to pain, and the pupils of his eyes insensible to light. Mon day morning he regained consciousness, but was unable to speak, owing to refusal of that part of the brain which is used in controlling the organs of speech to act This condition is what is called aphasia, and is unusual This wore off during the day, however, and he was able to articulate by night. So, you see, no matter how much Mir. Blaine might have de- sired to deceive the public, he could not have fooled bis physician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
RIDIcULING CARNEGIE.
The Trouble at tho Edgar Thomson Steel
 Works Becomes Serious.


 Works Becomes Serious.
 PrrrsBuRa, Arril 13-Serious trouble is imminent at Braddock. Wild expressions among the Edgar Thomson Steel works strik- CTS are heard on every hand. The fight be- tween capital and labor has now assumed religious tone. Father Hickey, who addressed the strikers g plainly last Sunday, and An drew Carnegie are made the butts of tirade of ridicule in the most expressive manner that language and printers ink can put it The circular reads as follows:
 Hickey, the great I ami The great know it alll The great scientist! The great phil osopheri The great politicianl The shepherd speaks to his sheep (would like to have them black sheep). I and Andy are the only wise men, all others are fools. I can settle the strike in forty-eight hours, because l am wise Of course at Andy's terms. No other fool would do that Take work and pay as I and Andy offer you. If you should then die soon from exhaustion, will see to it that you will become an angel and have a nice place in heaven.
 (" I am not afraid of my income from you for pew rent, masses, etc. Oh, mol for if it would stop and would lose my situation as your shepherd I would go to Andy and he would give me a situation mule driver at $1.25 day. So you see am not depending on you for my bread and wine. Oh, mol I am independent
 "'You are fools for following the lead of these wicked labor leaders. The meeting of last Saturday, which rejected Andy's propo- sition, was composed of these wicked leaders and their friends. The newspapers lie when they say it was composed of union and non union men,
 Hickey the great
 "Men don't forget that in union there is strength, in spite of Hickey and Andy, the two wise men for their pockets" It is well for the author of the circular that his identity is not known. Protestants, Catho- lies, strikers, Knights of Labor and non- unionists alike are intensely indignant, and denounce the author in unmeasured terms. Some of the Catholics, however, lay the charge at the door of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, who have, it is l alleged, denounced Father Hickey's sermon and interference in the labor trouble. Some of the Catholics assart that there is as much 'sknow nottingham" in Braddock to-day as there was in any other town of its size before the war. Some of the Catholic Knights of Labor are of the opinion that the Protestant Knights in Braddock know more about the l circular and its author than they care to tell and a ruption in the local assembly is immi- | nent. The Protestant Knights, however, | emphatically deny this statement. Father 1 Hickey is absent from town. His return and 1 action are anxiously awaited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
He Refused to Resign.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Joseph Treloar, chief clerk of the correspondence bureau in the custom house, who was invited by Col lector Magone some time ago to resign, sent word to the collector yesterday that his record of thirty-ive years in the custom ser vice was like an open book, and no criticism had been made on it. During that period he had been absent from duty but ten days ssI refuse to accept your invitation to resign T he added. Two hours after receiving this, having, it is understood, communicated mean time with Secretary Fairchild, the collector sent Mr. Treloar thes following: "Sir-In ac- cordance with instructions from the secretary of the treasury you are notified that your services will be no longer required after to-day.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
ALL READY FOR BUSINESS.
WEDNESDAYS LONG SESSION ENDED
 AT LAST,

The Siege of Filibustering in the House
 for the Direct Tax Bill Before Next
 December.
 WASHINGTON, April 13-When the house met at II :45 yesterday morning it was evi- dent that the Republicans were prepared to filibuster against the action of the Democratic caucus held. Wednesday night, and when MT. Randall arose in his seat with paper which he desired to submit MT. Reed, leading the Republicans, demanded the regular order
 MT. Randall requested the demand to be withdrawn, but the Republicans would not yield, and amid general confusion Mir. Cox, of New York, made motion to adjourn, on which the yeas and nays were ordered by an almost unanimous vote. During the roll call the confusion was so great at times that the reading of the names had to be suspended, while the speaker rapped for order. The motion to adjourn was lost-130 to 133.
 The scene which followed the announce ment of the vote resulting in failure to ad- journ the house was the most exciting that has taken place during the long deadlock. Naturally the Republicans expected defeat after the caucus action, and the refusal of the house to adjourn was great surprise. As one man. 132 Republicans began to applaud, while their roars of laughter, intermingled with yells, rang out into the corridors like a storm.
 When order had been restored Mir. McMil- Ian demanded call of the house, but before the question could be put the noise and con- fusion were such that not word could be distinctly heard in the press gallery.
 While dozen or more members were shouting at the top of their voices Mir. Ran dal yelled, in tones higher than all others: "Mr. Speaker, pending the motion for a call of the house. desire to have read"- The rest of the sentence was drowned by cries on the Republican side for the 'sregular order
 Seeing the utter impossfbility of being heard, he sank into his seat, amid a general laugh of triumph from the Republicans.
 MT. Townshend arose in his seat and shouted, "They who laugh last laugh best, and once more the house resounded with peals of merriment
 The motion for call of the house was voted down by the Democrats and Republi- cans alike, and now that some business had intervened since the motion to adjourn had been made, MT. Cox, of New York, renewed the motion to adjourn, and, without division, the motion prevailed by vote of l4S to 137.
 When the vote was announced both sides began an almost deafening applause, and the speakers voice, as he announced the adjournment of the house until this noon, was inaudible a half dozen yards away.
 Friends of the direct tax bill have lost all hope for consideration of the bill this session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
Says the Treaty Favors Americans.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-ConsW General Phelan, who is here on his way from Hali- fax to St Louis, speaking of the fishery treaty said: ''The people of Nova Scotia, Canada, etc., are all opposed to the treaty. They do not want it. Our people are very foolish in opposing the treaty, for it obtains for us more than we could have hoped. All the criticisms have seen are based upon the apparent assumption that this treaty is an original one. This is not correct. They for get the treaty of 1918, and that the English people were tenacious in holding to every thing they could. In my opinion the more public the treaty is made the better, for when it is submitted to the American people in all its hearings and intelligently discussed, they will ses how favorable it Is to us"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-13
ALL GERMANY ALARMED.
EMPEROR FREDERICK SUDDENLY BE
 COMES MUCH WORSE.

A Sad Ending for Princess vietoria's
 Happy Birthday Feast-Dr. Mackenzie
 Immediately Summoned to the Beside
 of the Unfortunate Kaiser Fritz.
 BERLIN, April 13-The general health of the emperor has visibly declined, owing to an increase in his cough and the disturbance of his sleep. Hc rose yesterday morning after night of broken rest and felt fatigued-
 His majesty, however, went through the mornings business, receiving reports from Gen. von Schellendorff, the minister of war, and Gen Albedyn, chief of the military cabinet
 The Crown Prince and Princess of Germany and the Crown Prince of Greece and other distinguished persons arrived at the castle at noon to congratulate the Princess Victoria, yesterday being the birthday of her royal highneS
 The emperor presided at family dinner in honor of the event. The empress and all the royalties were present.
 After the dinner the emperor had a serious attack in the throat, and experienced great difficulty in breathing.
 Sir Morell Mackenzie was immediately in attendance on the emperor, and by his re- quest Dr. won Bergman was immediately summoned.
 The family party broke up in great agita- ton. Berlin is excited over the news
 BERLIN, April 13.-The new development in the emperor's malady is an acute swelling of the tissues surrounding the orifice through which the canula is inserted. Dr. Bergmann remained with the emperor all night.
 Princess Victoria received from her parents as a birthday present diamond necklace. It is reported that the princess has voluntarily agreed to the postponement of her engage ment to Prince Alexander
 The crown prince has not visited his father for a week, and both he and the crown prin- cess were absent from his sisters birthday dinner party yesterday.
 It is stated that upon receiving letter from Prince Bismarck the empress summoned the chancellor to the castle, and as result oi a conference between them the proposed mar riage was abandoned for the present.