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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

ponents of Ballot Reform Instead Oh naiiihs
the Saxton bill as an advance, he conVenueu
that il was a step backward. DE quesuoneu
its constitutionality, and drew dreaoiui
n;ctnre of the evils that would be produced oy
the politicians Withholding their nominations
until the latest moment allowed ana tneh
.putting Objectionable men on the ucKee' Iho
enemies of this reform, it must be taken lor
granted. have made the strongest case uney
could. Frankly, their arguments nave lei' 'ne
nosition of the advocates of the measure un-
topcbed Still Governor Hill paved the way Tor
a vote when he wrote his message, and there IS
No reason 10 doubt that he will carry out his
foreordaned determination.
General Curtis's expected Excise bill was
laid before the Assembly yesterday. 1t pur-
ports to cover the entire subject OIL excise
legislation, and repeats number of the laws
relating to this matter now on the statute
book. The portion of the bill of greatest pop
Mar interest is that relating to licenses, tne
fees for which are definitely fixed, and noO
left to the discretion of excise boards. Inc
scale of fees may be briefly summarized thus !:
for hotels. saloons and clubs-in cities contain
ing over 100, 900 inhabitants, $50O in small
err cities, $3.50; in villages, $l25; licenses 70
sell wines and beer only, $500, $500 and 81 w
respectively; storekeeperS licenses, $2oO'
81 90 and S75. A comparison with tne rdveS
fixed by the Revision Commission shows under
their bill the fees for full saloon licenses are
$500 to $500 in cities and 500 to $500 IN
country places while for beer and WINE H.
censes the fees are $50 to $3.50 in cities and
$40 to 500 in villages. The bill vetoed by
Governor Hill last year fixed the rates for
saloon licenses at $500 to $1,000 (the max
imum was originally $4,000, and for peer
Ecenses 81 90 TO 800.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

claripp that Mr. Parneu ought to have been
conver,ant with the facts. An ordinary jury
yyonld feel affronted If conspiracy case were
nresented to il in that feeble way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
A SERIOUS TRANsposITloN.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer

From The PhiladeipMa IuquIeH
"Daniell"
Do YOU think It IS true, that these nateos n,ca Al
ma hetImesl Is II true that some OF my PVTn ons
future is IN front of me and not all benihu EDO
naniel' tell me the worst you thinkP 49,. ,orr No.
Daniei WELL sire, methinks i Is not sss Secsts
tcal future is behind you, put tn&e ~ ron. as ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
A STRONG FOREIGN POLICY ASSURED

From The Chicago IfIDune.
James O. Blaine will be the Premier OF the Hhr.
rison Administration, and the Mugwumps can put
IN 'nen Rpe' noIIcv In dealing with Germans French
and English relations whether at samoa, Panama OK
on the CANADIAN Coast and before the term exptIos
he will have better means OF enforcing poncy IN ms
n say 81 n navy than the country has now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

the laws delays wero the theme Of the poet
long ago. The laws costliness has never yet been
duly celebrated. case has Just come 70 hand
from Duchess County, where an estate amounting
TO $4,000 has been probated at cost of $1,000.
Considering that no less than nine lawyers had a
hand In the pie. these charges must on general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-Beach alias LIE Caron, continued his
testimony before the Parnell Commission regard
ing Irish revolutionary societies in America. 80
The steamer sunk by collision with the bark
Largo Bay proved to be the Glencoe of Glasgow;
ffty-two lives were lost. 49, Steniu won the
ninth game of the chess contest at Havana. -
"A story Of the Crown Prince Rudolfs death says
that thu Baroness Marie Vetsera and the Prince
committed suicide together at Meyerling. -
Carnival festivities were continued at Montreal
Congess.-Both branches in session. 80 SEN
ate: The Legislative bill was discussed. -
House: Debate on the Army bill was continued.
Domestio.-John Hopwen, jr, Of the Boston
Home Market Club, visited General Harrison and
opposed the appointment of New-forker as
Secretary of the Treasury. - The Republicans
in the West Virginia Legislature left the Joint
Assembly without quorum account Of I'M
constitutional acts Of the majority. 80 President
Greene of the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Com
pany, visited Indianapolis. - Pennsylvania
miners emigrated to Washington Territory. 80
AN agreement was drafted for the Central Traffic
Association - The Assembly Judiciary Com
mittee gave the final hearing the Saxton
Electoral Reform bill w. Bourl1e Cochran spoke
against it; Wheeler II. Peckham, Horace e. Deming
and Louis T. Post in favor Of it. - General
N. NJ Curtis introduced new Excise bill into
the Assembly. - Inc Auu-odloOh OohNeholOh
at Albany adopted resolutions condemning the
Excise Commissions bill and the Mandamus Act.
Ex-Judge Noah Davis spoke before the Assembly
Excise Committee against the Excise Commissions
bill.
City and Suburban.-Dr. A. L. LOOMS delivered
his address as the new president of the Academy
of Medicine. 80 The new memorial building to
Mrs John Jacob Astor in Mott-st was
formally opened. - The Bureau Of
Encumbrances began pulling down the
Polo Grounds fence preparatory to cutting
I'D the field for new streets. -= All the surface
street railways ran cars, and the police reserves
were dismissed to their usual duties ==- Stocks
fairly active, with fluctuations tending upward,
closing strong.
The Weather.-Indications for to-day: Warmer
and fair. Temperature yesterday: Highest "a
degrees: lowest, l2; average, 10 IA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
ALMOST AS MANY PIECES AS PAwNs'
rha WASHINGTON Post,

From The washington rust =, t,..sidort
=, tbe recent fight between the troops OF Fresioens
raeitimo Of Hayti and President hppoS'e, slsS
ifaytI Legitime's endre force OF yuv men, s.sn
tiyteen generals, was put 70 qcaD' no' W.
prisoner being tsken 10 tell the taie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
ruerrrrRED BY THE DEFEAT OF FREE TRADE

TSa Es;tor OF The Louisville COMMISSIONERS a. Ia
lost faith utterly IN tho Kentucky g oosehpsf failure
welans feeling OF profound sadness 20 see a s -
Of Colonel wattersons mature year, e SS snd COM
nd y. fall back on the Eighty and uncertain srV
hoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
THE WHOLE COUNTRY. IN FACT. PUT IN MOURN
rrom The chicago Inter.o cean

From The Uhlcag0 IHVoI 7O00F'1' - r..-ol
The aeveral foreign Governments shonh give SEQ ,
,.rv pavard THAR various decorations when MS -
AZ Office expires His home decorations sers'"'1s
Il may seem. consist Of black eyes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
u,nnIv Drove POPULAR THERE

From The Trenton Gazet'e. ,.A,z ., need
Is section Of the x SSSn'' IS y the south u
W. wor I'd, knock the stu0lng out Oh then pi''
negro DISTINGUISHING schemes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

Reporters who have tried in vain to learn what
President Clevelands business in this city was on
the coolest day of the glad new year have applied
for information to the wrong quarters. re-
spectful inquiry addressed to David B. Hill. Wash
ngton. D. c., might have ELECTED satisfactory
exclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
wANAMAKERyILLE ENTERpRIsE

From Inc AfDdnS a. 49,.
We don't know what Philadelphia wants OF Us ire
mendous new clock unless there is an aarm 10 :"
wake the city up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

James II. Magee was probably never over
stocked with knowledge. but he knows more now
than he did a week ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

One statement made by DR.. LOOMS in his
address before the Academy Of Medicine last
night, full and interesting abstract OF which
Is elsewhere published, is calculated to create
xome surprise. He declared that our hos
pitals and dispensaHies so far exceed the needs
of the city that there is actually premium
ON patents to fill their wards.n DIR. LOOMS
used this as the text for an earnest plea for
the diversion of the gifts Of liberal minded
citizens to the establishment OF educational
institutions.
Ex-Judge Noah Davis is known everywhere
as an uncompromising enemy Of the saloon and
a sturdy advocate of temperance. His able
argument against the bill of the Excise Re-
vision Commission, delivered before the Anti
Saloon Republicans at Albany last evening,
viii accordingly attract uncommon attention
Il reasserts and supplements the strong points
against the bill made by ex-senator Miller in
the interview published in THE TRIBUNE on
Tuesday. Judge Davis frankly admits that
he was predisposed to regard the bill with
favor, but on examining it he found this i'm
possible He sets forth the reasons for the
faith that is now in him with mastery clear
ness and force
The Smalls- Elliott case still hangs fire in the
House Of Representatives. Why? The pres
ent Congress expires in three weeks and half.
In the belief of the minority of the Elections
Committee. Elliott has no right to the seat
which he has occupied up to this time Are
the majority fearful that the House has too
keen sense of justice to adopt their report I?
why action In the case is delayed is not clear.
II this is not the reason The House is, con-
stituiaonahy, the judge Of the qualifications Of
It's own members. But the makers Of the. Con-
stitution didn't anticipate a refusal to pass
judgments In disputed case.
Congressman Bourke Cochran appeared at
Albany YESTERDAY as the champion Of the OPP
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gnoss to Advertisements.
Buslmsss Notices.

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DsFA az the Sulphur Baths Springs N X VII cure
Address THE SANITARIUM, Allen q carson RIoPlleeoLs
The cutting of the mucus must always precedie
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springs OF which the famous Dr. o. Ihienus OF me rhe
Sessa, Roard Of Health his celebrated Dook, Int
Curative Springs OF Nassau says Chorde ., s0auT n
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desirable In all rrltatons Of the mucous mem1fsgs
he resnlratory or digestive tracts and are extensively
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Congressman Bourke Cochran appeared al
Albany yesterday as the champion Of the cp-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08

Mr. Breckenridge says he has given up days
and nights since Claytons murder to grief and
gloom" But he hasn't given up his tainted
seat in Congress.
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vopx DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1889 TEN PAGES

principles be set down as moderate. The sur
prising thing is that so much as $4,000 was left
after the lawyers had got through. II their pre-
yious practice had been confined to the courts Of
this city, we are sure they would never have al
lowed so large surplus to remain. and the perusal
of this narrative must cause painful sinking OF
the heart in some members of the New-York bar.
We observe that an injunction has been served on
the executors of the estate in question forpdding
them to pay exorbitant legal charges. That un-
doubtedly means further inroad on the property,
and so the lawyers may get their full share Oh tne
booty-if we may so term it-after al
, 1889-10-27

Here is where the real enjoyment comes in
when one has arrived at the stage where
he can appreciate the fine plays of the ex-
perts, although unable to initiate them. All
can't be Schaefers or Ole Bulls. Jake is
n-ervy-another thing for beginners to re
member. In Chicago, in 1888, Vignaux had
only 02 points to go, and Jake had 103.
He was cool and steady when he took his
turn, playing his first shot with his left hand
and following it up with some fine and diff
cult masse shots, run out and won the game,
which was worth $1,000 to 5000 to him, be-
sides the title of champion.
An inferior player whose nerve is good at
the start can often beat a good player by
getting an early lead in the game, too great
to be overcome when the better player pulls
himself together. There is always excite
ment connected with the game, but the man
OF nerve has a great advantage over the less
fortunate player. Many a brilliant exhibit
ton player goes to pieces in a match and is
beaten by his own lack of nerve. When
playing a game give your undivided atten.
ton to it; don't go running about the room
talking to Tom, Dick and Harry. 1t is not
uncommon for a player to improve so that
in two weeks he is able to give odds to a mar
who first interested him in the game. A be
ginner who has a natural knack for the
game may defeat, after a weeks practice,
the man who discounted him at first.
, 1889-10-27
A Scented Par.granh.

Most people take it for granted that be-
cause musk is sold in what is called a
pod, therefore, it is a vegetable product.
But h truth is that it is entirely an an
imal product, being a substance found
in a two or three inch sac in the body of
a little musk deer of Asia. This sac,
when tied up and dried, goes by tho
name of a pod among the hunters who
bring it into market. Probably there
are few things subject to such adultera-
ton, as n part of pure musk will scent
thousands Of parts of some other powder
mingled with it, and, as the pods sell for
from s15 to SEQ apiece, the adulteration
has its profit. 1t is indeed so pungent
that when just fresh it has beer known
to produce violent bleeding 1t the nose,
and many people are so susceptible to
it as to have sad headaches, brought
about by contact with the pure article;
and while a suspicion of it is very agree
able to many persons, one atom too
much becomes offensive, as the case is
with %patchouli. 1t was formerly largely
used in therapeutics, especially in the
Orient, having become disused as
much from the difficulty of obtaining IT
in a pure state, as from anything else,
and it is now seldom given. except in
hysteria or hiccough.-Harper's Bazaar.
, 1889-10-27
CHICAGO CLUB HOUSE,.

The building is Of pressed brick White stone
trimmings, and consists of three stories and
a basement, 40 by 20 feet. The basement
contains a wheel room, tool room, kitchen
and janitor's apartments. The floor is con-
crete and the whole is well adapted for get
ting in and ont with wheels. On the first
floor, which is finished entirely in hard wood,
are the members l~ounging room, office, libra
ry, smoking and dining rooms, also "a large
parlor or reception room, having two
arched entrances, TO the right OF the main
staircase. These two large rooms can be
thrown together for dancing, giving a hall
about 40 by 40 feet, and the whole floor can
be used il necessary.
The billiard, card and directors rooms on
the second floor are made very attractive to
the members, who are exceptionally interest
ed in this department. The third floor is di-
vided into six apartments, to rent to bach
elor members, or for other purposes that
may be necessary later on.
From the tower or bay windows on the
second and third floors there is a grand view
of a large part of jackson park, and parts of
the lake seen through the openings in the
Srees; also an excellent view of the best resi-
dence district of the city.
The cost of the building was over SOS, 900.
The social standing of its membership is of
the choicest, and it can claim rs its members
q dozen or more of the Oldest and best known
American cyclists. The Chicago club has
been remarkably victorious on the road and
path, and it has the champion team in Amer
lea, which won its title in Buffalo in 1888.
, 1889-10-27
Mask Your Fass.''

1.-THE ace reflects the inner SELF a Y
a business man. Upon the c~ountenance
the inner emotions are plainly recorded.
We read on each others faces the mo-
tves moving in the mind. As a leaf that
has written upon it surprises, pleasure,
annoyance, hatred, every trait of a mans
character marks itself upon his face and
makes an impression IN every one. If a
merchant carries his business losses and
reverses in his lace he becomes his own
enemy. Many a man has been saved
from insolvency by carrying a bold mien,
expressive of success, and the courage
sufficient to throw every shadow of sus-
, 1889-10-27

other substances with the greatest care. A
table with poor cushions is an nbomination.
Tho combination cushions now in use We're
patented in 1854 by Michael Phelan, a famous
American player. The best balls are made
Of the finest East India ivory. Composition
balls are also used by second hand pool rooms,
but they don't find favor with experts. The
subject of composition balls brings to mind a
story that is pretty old, but good enough to
retell.
About twenty years ago Jim Furlong kept
a billiard room In Quincy, Ills. Among the
players who used to meet there were Sam
Furlong, his brother, and Bill Morgan, n
Mississippi pilot, n very profane man and an
expert billiardist. II the game didn't pro-
gress to his satisfaction he would
to swear, run down the table, balls and play
ers, and eventually throw up his cue. AS the
story goes, he and Furlong were engaged IN n
game and using the first set of composition
balls introduced into Quincy. Bill had been
having a bad run OF luck, the balls would kiss
when least expected, or go Off at an entirely
different angle to that anticipated. Bill was
working himself into an awful stew. Curses
loud and long flowed from his mouth as
sweetly and easily as water from a mountain
spring. At last in the middle OF n run he got
tho balls in a position where a table shot
would be likely to bunch them; he attempted
the shot, but as the ball took the last angle
the object ball rolled up against it
and ruined the shot. Enraged with disap-
pointment, he struck the cue ball a ter
rible welt with the butt end of his
, 1889-10-27

white TO black Composition balls were dis
carded after that. This story is vouched for
by a well known authority on billiards, who
was a spectator.
The first thing a beginner should learn is TO
hold his cue properly. One can't play the
violin unless able to bow, much less can he
play billiards unless he hold his cue properly.
The cue should be loosely held near the butt
by the right hand, and should be kept as
nearly on a level with the table as possible.
OF course there are shots where it is imposd-
BILE to make them with the cue in that posi-
ton The bridge formed by the left hand
should rest firmly and steadily on the table,
about six inches from the cue ball. The stroke
OF the cue should be given by the force of
the wrist and forearm only. Right here is
where most players make their mistake by
playing with the whole arm, and banging as
IL to knock splinters out Of the balls and fat
ten the cushions.
1t should always be borne in mind that skill
and quickness, rather than muscular strength,
are required There are, however, many
fancy shots which experts do where muscle
plays an important part. 1t is, of course, i'm
possible to give directions here for any of
those methods by which balls can be made to
perform many apparently impossible feats.
Jacob Schaefer isa born billiard player, and
when in form plays a remarkably snowy and
brilliant game. He is a great favorite, and
makes friends wherever he goes, but he is up
TO the tricks of the trade. 1t is related that
once on a time when Schaefer and Bessunger
were to play III exhibition game Of 400 points,
straight rail, Bessunger worked himself into
n terrible stew because his favorite cue was
missing. "Never mind, Jack, {" said Schaefer
in an undertone, perhaps you won't need
It." Whereupon Schaefer won the bank,
counted from the lay off and ran the game
cut.
, 1889-10-27
Driving Oxen.

In the western states and on the plains
OF teams are driven with whips, and the
oxen are trained 10 canter along the road
In a not ~ungraceful trot. In New Eng
land n never sees oxen driven faster
than a walk. The use OF the whip is
humorously described by Mr.. Kerr in his
account of South African travel.
Many and many a time had l used the
short handled whip employed in herding
cattle on the western prairies of America,
but l was a complete stranger to the gil
gantic and indispensable whip common
to all South African In be-
coming initiated into the mysteries of its
use l left numerous marks upon my face
and neck, and was more than once nearly
strangled.
While vigorously pressing on the lead.
ing oxen / would fall heels over head
into some deep hole. Sometimes the
oxen would wheel quickly round, rush
through the forest and break the young
trees, while the old wagon rolled along
like the grounding Of a wrecked balloon.
When evening came, after such expert.
ences, l felt as though had been mobbed
and hustled at ar election.
AT the crossing of any of the large
river beds, indeed, Johns aid became
Indispensable. He could crack the whip
and mako a report like an Armstrong
6-pounder; while his shouts and fendish
yells resounded wildly through the rocks
in such a n that even the hoarse
roar OF a fog horn or the shrill shrek OF
a steam whistle would have had nc
chance against him.-Youth's Compan.
To-
, 1889-10-27
All kinds of Job Printing neatly and
promptly executed at the leader Office.
Effects of wheel. on Roads.


The character of the vehicles which
are used upon a roadway has a great in
fiuence upon its endurance to the beat of
the wheels. With the same burden a two
wheeled cart does far more damage to
the road than one of -four wheels, and
this because of the suddenness in the
motion of the wheels and their irregular,
twisting movement in the trackway.
Where the axles are short and the wheels
close together the damage to all, save
turnpike ways, is greatly increased, for
the reason that there is no chance for the
growth of grass between the treadway of
the wheels and the footway of the
horses. This principle appears to have
been recognized in some parts of the
country. Thus in the neighborhood of
Boston, where tho ways are made solid
by macadam or other rubble, the distance
between the wheels is generally about
five and one-half feet, while in the
sandy road district of Cape Cod the
length of the axle is usually half a foot
greater.
TIL greatest defect of our American
carriages is that for a given weight of
carriage and burden the tires of the
wheels are extremely narrow. 1t is true
that On i'll conditioned and muddy roads
a narrow wheel tread is advantageous,
for the reason that the thick mud has
a less extended hold when it wraps
around the felloes and spokes; but with
this arrangement the interests of the
roadway are sacrificed to the convent
ence of the individual who drives upon
it. These narrow wheels, with tires
often not more than an inch in diameter,
u ik knives into the road bed and SO
deepen the ruts. If we could require
that no vehicle should have a tire less
than an inch and half In diameter, and
that all springless carriages should nave
tires at least two inches in diameter, in
creasing in width with the burden, we
would secure ways against a consid-
cradle part of the evils from which they
suffer.-Professor N. s. Shaler in Serb
ner