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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

,,or,,ors and excuse the President on the
ground that he is unable in this particular to
control the actions Of many thousand heads
If Offices and departments throughout the
country. -,
/, +, perfectly true that he could net direct
,hom in every selection Of ubordinates. But
it is also true that he has set them an example
which Is directly hostile to the principles and
objects Of Civil Service Reform In MS own
appointments in great majority oil cases, ne
has taken care to select party workers, men
active in the organization OF the party, editors
of party newspapers, men recommended ohiy
by peculiarly effective, though not always en-
tirejv honest. party work. Having done TINS
himself he has thus set the rule which other
amounting officers have followed lie has pro-
validated orders against participation of officials
N Marty management, but has seen these
ordars v;olated openly and by the wholesale In
oro,v State. without removing or rebuking a
s;r,ie Domocratic offender. He has turned
ont Republican District Attorney for making
Republican speeches, but reinstated Dem
ocratic District Attorney after 1t was proved
that he had done the same thing and that
hio sneecb was personally abusive and hostile
n the Presidents policy. The man was a
favorite party worker and That settled It,
Rules new or old, narrow or broad, enforced
bv sucb President, and such other appointing
of,;cials. must of necessity mean continued
SELECTION of subordinates for party services,
met or future, and not for efficiency in the
public service The new classification may OF
NAV not render such defeat of true reform
more easy. The one thing certain is that 1t
was not intended to and will not promote true
reform in any sense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Dr. Charles H. Hall, OF Brooklyn mas goho
TO the Yellowstone National Park for the summer
General Lew wallaces mother died when he was
n boy and Mrs. Zereda @. Wallace, who Is commonly
spoken Of as his mother, is in reality his sep-mo'ncr
Mr. J. H. Biackburne, the famous chess player, VIII
probably mako tour Of this country next fali ana
winter
In his farcical performance OF Robert Macarc'
Mr. Irving Jumps through window OF real glass ana
breaks out the pancs which reset for each hsn'
play.
The Rev Or. Isaac s. Hartley, OF Utica, has pcch
appointed delegate Of the Reformed Church 10 .no
General Convention In London and will call from this
port on June ~
In the life Of the late Bishop Wordsworth 10 s told
that in the winchester Harrow cricket match OF io1o
he caught out Henry Manning and often after reerfed
to the fact with great glee He and the Carnar
always firm friends despite their religious differences
OF opinion.
The late Duke dc Frias, Civil Governor OF Madrio'
had a romantic career. At the age OF twenty-ohe Nc
had an income Of 300 600 year. He was the Manu-
soonest man at the Court of Queen Isabella IL, ana
looked like the Cid CampeadOr, being In realty oi
among the ladies' While still young man he went
10 London, and was received everywhere. on MS
return to Madrid he fell head over ears In love wlth
Lady Crampton who had been married to her hrst
husband at st. Petersburg divorce, which causeu
much scandal followed, and Lady Champion Decaho
tho Dukes wife. Madrid Court and society WERE
however closed to the lovers, and the DUKE gave ny
TO Queen Isabella his Grand Gordon OF Charles III
and bis Chamberlain's Key. Like Chlde Harold, he
fled in bitterness from his country, and vowed that
he would never return. He settled at Barrltz, III
villa on the Bayonne Road and lived there for fifteen
years until the death Of his wife, who had borne MIN
three children. The Duke married the senorita
Pignateni dAragon daughter of Count de Fuentes'
few years ago. He was living in his house IN PARIS
in the Bots de Boulogno when King Alfonso MI dled,
and going Immediately to the spanish capltai no
appeared during the funeral ceremonies when ws ere
he'd I'm the Court in plain evening dress While al the
other qrandees of Spain their robes, uniforms
and DECORATIONS When the mourning was over inc
Queen Regent received him with gracousness ana re-
instated him In his former rank The deceased could
boast OF the blucst boOd' In the country OF hdagos
his full name in sonorous Spanish was Don jose
Bcrnardno Slverio Fernandez de Veasc0, ana ne was
descended from the Constables OF CASTLE.
DR.. Joseph H. Linsley, of Burlington. Vt, formerly
Health Officer of that city and instructor in physiology
and microscopic anatomy in the Medical Department
Of the University OF Vermont, has been appointed In
structor IN chemical microscopy in the New OK
Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital OIL tns
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign The German Emperor is sinking rapid
ly: at midnight the doctors had almost abandoned
hope and the Crown Prince was summoned TO the
palace - The English Government was badly
defeated in the House Of Commons last night
Tenants on the Island of Arran have been threat
ened with dynamite IL they pay their rent -
Tho race for the Ascot Stakes was won yesterday
by fbc Duke of Wcstminsters colt Ossory. -
The BISHOP of Limerick will enforce the Popes
decree in his diocese; he has issued vigorous
pronuncIamento against the methods Oh the Ma
t,onal League - 1t is said that General Won
schcllendorf Prussian Minister of War, is about 10
resign for political reasons.
: Conrress-Both branches in session. - The
Senate: Mr. Cullom spoke on the bill to amend
the Interstate Commerce law Mr.. Chandler in
troduced a resolution for an inquiry into the con-
duct of the recent Louisiana election and the
reelection of Mr. Gibson; there was some debate
ON placing electric wires underground III tho
District of Columbia. - The House: In the
debate on the Mills BILL Messrs. Kelley, Scott ana
Breckenridge of Arkansas had lively coloquy.
Domestic. Treasurer Edwin G. Burlegh
was nominated for Governor by the Republican
Convention ut Portland, Maine. = The mother
of General Sheridan died at Somerset, OHIO Cen
eral Sheridan's condition remained unchanged
--- The body of 7. Harrison Garrett was iound
in the PntapSco River. - Class day eAerclses
were held ut Vassar College. - Senator JON
athan Chace was reelected by the Rhode Island
Legislature. - The Prohibitionists OF Vermont
placed q State ticket in the field. - Building
enterprises amounting to millions were stopped in
Buffalo because Of the Governor signing the
NcEvoy bill.
City and Suburban. Three lawyers tried in vain
TO shake Engineer Cravens testimony about bad
work on the Aqueduct; President Spencer made
a statement - The Union Club voted to post
ponc action on site for clubhouse until
next fall thus giving the Manhattan Club
chance to purchase the Stewart mansion IL IL
wishes TO- - The Atlantic Yacht Club held
its annual regatta. - The contest of General
@. A. Gillmore's viii begun in Brooklyn. - Win
ners at Jerome Park: Ransom, Brown Duke, Belvi-
dere, Cyclone colt FREELY and Willie Palmer: Harry
Mann, the wcl-known stcepechascr, broke his
neck, dying instantly. - New-YorlS beaten at
baseball by Chicago, score to q Cleveland de-
feated by Brooklyn, score to 8. - Fllppo
Guastoni shot Mrs Louisa Mari, injuring her dan
gerously and killed himself - Mayor Clcvc-
land of Jersey City, is determined that the Board
OF Public Works shall organize. - Governor
Hin aided Tnmmany Hall in ratifying the Dem
ocratic ticket
The Weather indications for to-day: Warmer
and fair. Temperature Yesterday Highest, q
degrees; lowest, 50; average, 81 Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
PENNSYLVANIA AGRICULTURiSIA
OPENING OF THE SPRING MEETING OF THE STATE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AMERICA.

OPENING OF THE SPklNG MbEiiNo VI
BoARD-PREHIsroRrC AMERICA.
Warren Penn, June ~ (speciaD.-The spring mees
ing of the Pennsylvania State Board OF Agriculture ana
Farmers Convention was begun at the Court Houss
here this evening. large number OF delegates sua
members Of the Board from all parts Of the state we
present The hall was tastefully decorated WIN
flowers and evergreens and there was large audience
Governor Beaver was detained at Wilkesbarre, when
he had gone to attend the Welsh Musical fesuVa'
and the address of welcome by the Rev W. A. Ranhn'
and the Governors reply behalf OF the Board, wes
postponed until tomorrow. The evening was given
I'D to the reading of interesting paper oy ). A.
Gundy, of Lewisburg, entitled Works ana "orAen
Of Prehistoric America" The paper was illustrates
bv drawings of prehistoric remains in various parts Of
the country and by specimens Of ancient workman
ship found therein. Among those present were d.
John p Edge, first vice president OF the BOARD; WIZ
lam Gates member for Venango County; John d.
smith of Luzerne: W. D. Brown, Presiding Judge o.
fhis District: Charles W. Stone secretary OF STAG
ID Wetmore Thomas Struthers and Thomas d Eos"
secretary of the State Board of Agriculture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
4 MONSTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL BEGUN.

wlkcsbarre. Penn, juno ia monster music
festival began here this morning under the auspices
of tho Wilkosbarrc oratoro Society and will continue
until tomorrow night Governor Beaver presided at
he afternoon session which attended by fully four
thousand people Among the singers from abroad who
take part are Miss Ida W. iubbell, Madsme Norman
and Frederick Jameson, of New-York The adjudi-
Gators are Carl Zerrahn Of Boston Arthur Wees, CHI
cnnai Carl Pnleger, Boston, and ID. j. Mason Wilkes
barre To morrow, twenty-five socle les ten bands
and one hundred sO0sts VIII take part In the contest
I'm which So 500 I'm prizes is to be awarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
THE MILLERg nv OOyvENTION AT BUFrALC

Buffalo, N. Y, June 1.-THE twelfth annual con-
ventIon Of the Mlers National Association was con-
vened IN Music Hall at 10 go this morning. There
fully 200 present. Mayor Becker delivered an
address Of welcome
Acting President Seyft then asked the convention
to arise and to give silent thought to the memory
of President John Crosby. Silence prevailed for a
moment, and then Mr.. Seyft delivered his address
Mr.. Buckan, of Tennessee moved that committee Of
five be appointed to draft resolutions to the memory
OF President Crosby The Chair appointed Messrs
Masten, Mccain, Balm, Shoemaker and Ellis :. II.
Seamans secretary and treasurer OF the association
then read his annual report, which showed that the
association was In excellent financial condition a
paper upon "The Crop situation of 1852 with dla
gram AID charts read by ;. 4. X. Prime, and
was discussed by several speakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
GENERAL SHERIDAN MUCH BETTER.
ABLE TO TAKE AND RETAIN PLENTY OF NeURIsn-

ABLE TO TAKE AND RETAIN PLENii or Nvc"i'h'
MENT.
Washington June IL (SpecIa). General sherdans
condition this evening was unchanged. The attend
ing physicians DIS. O'Rey, Byrne and Yarrow, state
that his pulse ranges from 1o4 to LOG, and they AID
the gratifying announcement that he Is able to take
Increased nourishmcnt and to digest and assnflae IT,
For obvious the General has not YET Deeh III
formed of his mothers death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
amu6eMenfs.

SrospwIY TnEArRs-s-The Queens Asso
CAuxo--s-Eadjy.
EpyH MUsEx-Lady Fencera
RRAsrrxA, 8. buffalo Bill
n,Ixn oyrRA HousE--2 and SCALED baeL
Srcrrr rHEArnE-s:l5-Tne wife
Maprsox eouARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Aari.
Nrgfo's GARpEN-2 and Uncle Toms os'in'
POLO GRoUHps-4-Bassball
sr,vnlup THyArRE-s--Tiis Lordship.
TERRACE GARDgx--e--Thalia opera
WIIIAcK's-s: 10 Tho Lady or The Tiger
sra AvEsus rHEArRn-s-Natural Gas
IlrH-sr TREArRE--2 and 5-The stli Alarh
sru-Avx AND 9rH-sr.--Gettysburg:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
nEArn or rHE GENERAL,s MOTHER.

Somerset, Ohio, June IL speciaD.-Mrs John sheri-
dan, mother Of General p IL. Sheridan, died at :3o
D. M to-day at the ago of eghtyseven years and two
months. When Mrs. Sheridan and her husband came
to this country from Ireland they lived for time at
Albany N Y Then they removed to this village where
Mr.. sheridan died years ago. Her sons bought
little farm for her the village several years ago,
and thore she lived tranquil and happy life. General
Sheridan visited her every year. often going so quietly
that no the village knew Of his visit until 1t was
over The General manifested the warmest interest In
his mothers everyday life and dongs, and would gladly
havo brought her into his Washington home, but she
accustomed to her simple surroundings, and could
not DO persuaded to stir beyond the borders of tho
county in which she had so long lived Her health
had been failing by reason Of old age for some months
past, and she probably died without fully knowing the
extreme Illness of her distinguished SON. The state
that modified versions of the physicians bulletins
were daily transmitted to her Is as devoid of solid
foundation the other picturesque statement that this
aged lady being whSked through three States by
special train, 10 tho exclusion OF all other traffic to
her place her sons bedside She Will be buried
by the side Of her husband in the Catholic Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MR. GOULD LAUGHS AT NEWSPAPER STORIES Z

Winfield, Kan, June 12.-Jay Gould and party
were driven about the city today Mr.. Gould ap-
pcared to be in good spirits and fair health, and during
the drive over the city laughed at the newspaper
stories making him out dangerously Ill. Mr.. Mum,
his family physician, was along and said that Mr..
Gould's only ament is slight nervous depression
and need OF rest. To Evening Courier reporter
Mr. Gould said feeling lrst-rate and have been
taking three meals day right along am better
than when | left New-YOrk'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
FAREWELL TO THE ENGLISH ARTILLERYMBN.

The Honorable Artillery Company OF London made
their farewell yesterday to America, after visit of
about three weeks, during the most Of which time
they have been tho guests of the Ancient and Honor
able Artillery Company of Boston, and more recently
of the Old Guard Of NewYork The day was spent
by them the guests Of Mayor Hewitt They were
taken the police boat Patrol to visit Governors
Island the Statue Of Liberty and the charitable insti
tutions on Blackwelps and Randall's Islands
In the evening the company gave to the Old Guard
and other guests farewell reception at the Victoria
Hotel After an hour spent in social converse, the
arerymen and their guests sat down to a dinner In
tho hotel dningrooms. At 10 o'clock Mayor Hewitt
entered the room, and was escorted amid cheers to
the scat of honor at the right of Colonel Durrand
After the dinner Colonel Durrand, in behalf of the
company, offered their thanks to the Old Guard, to
the Mayor and to the representatives Of the Boston
company for tie Kindness shown them here
Mayor Hewitt responded in graceful and witty
speech.
Captain Charles wOolmer Williams then proposed
the continued prosperity of the Old Guard Of New
York and Colonel c. W. Mclean httingy responded
Colonel Henry Walker made a ringing speech OF
farewell In behalf of tho Boston company.
Tho Artillery Company went TO H0boken and
boarded the Aller Of the North German Lloyd line,
after tho reception
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
HALr WHIrMAN LMPROYING

Philadelphia, June 12--wat whitman is much I'm
proved to-day, and DR.. II. NJ Buckle, who has been
attending him all through his illness, said the poet
would he able to como down stairs and resume his
literary work In a day or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
TILE ROUITARLE AID UNION

Warren, Penn, juno IL (speclaD.-rho fourth an
nua session OF the Grand Lodge Of the Equitable Aid
Union opened hero to-day. There were goo delegates
and fifty committeeman. President W. A. Smith, OF
Rochester Penn presided and submitted his report
There are Gao subordinate lodges In Pennsylvania,
against $50 last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
urw.yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JUNE i3 1859.

After this brilliant feat, why shouldn't WE.
Hill retire to journalism instead Of the law when
he takes final leave Of the Executive Mansion on
January 1 next?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

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naer travellers, can hare THE DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to them, postpaid, for 90 cents per month,
the address be,ng changed as often as desired
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in Europe at 81 so per month, uh'ch includes
the ocean postage.
Only few weeks ago the Rhode Island
Democrats were talking of carrying the Legis-
laturc Yesterday Senator Chace was returned
to the United States Senate by majority so
large as TO be practically unanimous. Rhode
Island will continue to stand in the Protection
column for several years longer
The roaring in the Board of Aldermen yes
terday was of the sucking dove variety. There
was respectful demand that the Grand Jury
should look into the recent allegations involv-
ing "boodle''-only that and nothing more.
No action was taken regarding the use of cleo
trio motors in Fourth-ave. When the Alder
men meet again, two weeks hence, let us hope
that common sense will have got the upper
hand in this matter and all others.
District-Attorney Fellows has apparently
escaped the castigation threatened by Justice
Barrett. At least, it is withheld for the
present. The Colonel is Fastening his return
to the city and his assistants are striving to
keep things going until he gets back. Justice
Barrett, however, is in no mood to be trifled
with and Colonel Fellows will be required
to walk pretty straight line for some time to
come Thus far his administration Of the
District-Attorneys Office has been far from
credtable His last performance is particularly
inexcusable.
The Republicans of Maine held largo and
harmonious convention in Portland yesterday,
and nominated for Governor the Hon. Edwin
c. Burleigh, who has held the Office of State
Treasurer for four years. lie will prove %
popular and winning candidate The canvass
will turn upon the tariff and fisheries questions
As the Democratic candidate is William L. Put
nam, one of Secretary Bayard's "negotiators,"
the fishery matter will be prominent. 1t is
expected that Mr. Blaine will take personal
Part in the campaign. The election will occur
in September, and it's bearing upon the National
contest will make it an object of special interest
Mr.. Fassetts committed which has done an
Important public service by probing into the
AGueduct "crookedness" adjourned yesterday
subject to the call Of the chairman. 1t is to
be hoped that the interval before another
meeting is held will not be long. 1t is always
wise TO strike while the iron is hot. The
people of this city are now thoroughly aroused
on the subject of A1ueduct frauds and desire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

"a know the whole truth. The testimony yes
torday was less sensational than on the TWO
previous days, but the strenuous efforts maze
TO break the force Of the damaging disclosures
were all in vain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

The Democratic campaign is still young, and
vet here is "The Albany Argus Dem.) abiding
TO THE New-York Sun" DEM as Sapphira
Evidently, unless something is done, there will
be a large demand for razors among the supporters
Of Mr.. Cleveland before the canvass ends by
the way, has any one seen Mr.. Murphy lately
Murphy, the chairman Of the Democratic Com
mitteep When last reported, he was putting an
uncommonly keen edge on his individual razor
and cordially inviting Mr.. Herrick IDemh OF
Albany, to come up and be disembowelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

Judge Barrett evidently does not agree with
Mayor Hewitt that the absence OF ol1ceholders at
St. Louis was trivial and did not call ior any
action Judge Barrett quotes the Penal Code IN
the case of District-Attorney Fellows that any
public officer who wlfully ncglects to perform his
duty is guilty of q misdemeanor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

Senator Culom may be pardoned for taking
a sanguine view of the operations OF the In
terstate Commerce Act. No one doubts that
Il has been productive of much good, and
that the evils which 1t was designed to cure
have been largely eradicated. In his speech
Yesterday on the proposed amendments to the
act. Mr.. Cullom, referring to the abolition OF
free passes, except within the limits Of single
State, said that the companies receipts had
been materially increased by this change, SO
that there was reason to hope for reduction
in passenger fares. This is result probably
not contemplated by the projectors OF this
legislation, but it is one that the travelling
public will appreciate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

General sheridan's condition continues 10
be favorable, as all his fellow-country are
Glad to learn. There is reason, however 10
fear the effect of the announcement oil his
mothers death, which occurred yesterday.
The fact has been withheld from the General
but probably it must be disclosed soon. His
gallant struggle has been made harder by the
knowledge Of his aged mothers illness, and
the shock of her death would be likely to re-
tard what everybody hopes is his convaescence'
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

I'm approving bill increasing Che salary oil
the Deputy Superintendent Of Public Instruction
t,yho happens to be u Republican,, Governor Hill
remarks that he is unwilling TO be controlled
nv considerations of narrow craftsmanship" We
are willing TO give even Governor Hill his due,
and we must say that In this particular piece Of
news he has got beat on all the newspapers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

VIII Collector Magone get his Enuck-es raped
by his superiors in Washington lie has prepared
and made public table of statistics showing that
the sugar men, in fear of the passage OF the Ahlls
Free Trade BILL are limiting their business TO the
smallest degree. His figures prove that the am1unt
of sugars imported in the five months past Is more
than twenty per cent less than Tor the same pefiod
in two preceding years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

What does President Cleveland think of District
Attorney Fellows now? Last November he said
that he knew nothing which would prevent my
lhis) support of Mr.. Fellows's candidacy without
the least misgivings rs to his fitness, and with
considerable personal satisfaction" And Mayor
Hewitt too-if he had to do it again, would he
write that Endorsement of the Colonel's simple
Christian life ?"