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stains of the weldon Extradition Act.

ernment organ. to-day says: Currency
was recently given TO n report that the
Weldon extradItion act OF the last session
had been dlsallowed by the imperial au-
thorlties. The Empire is in a position to
give this report an emphatic denial. The
position OF the matter stands thus: The
fourth clause OF the act states that its pro-
visions shall not come into force with
respect TO fugitive offender from any for
elgD state until after the Governor-gener-
ais proclamation has been issued declaring
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The World Can Now Go On.

About forty persons met in Superior
Court room No. 1 last night. to organize an
auxiliary to the Democratic Tariff-reform
League. After a long speech by w. w.
Lee, of Button. secretary of the State
League. the constitution of that organize
ton was adopted and the following officers
were elected: President, John Keeling;
vice-president. nomination postponed; sec
rotary, Thomas j. Hudson; treasurer, John
p. FrenzeL The meeting then adjourned.
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Burke,s Aneged Confessior

WINNIPEG. Man.. Oct. @.-The police Of
this city nave notified the Chicago author
tiles that while Martin Burke was. in prison
here he confided to his companions in
misery the particulars of his connection
with the Cronin murder. 1t is alleged that
he said he was in the Carlson cottage on
the fatal night, but did not take part in. the
crime. Other information relating to the
conspiracy was given. but the authorities
place little reliance on the stories.
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convention of Christian worker..

BUFFALO, Oct. 25.-At this mornings ses-
sion of the Christian Workers, Col. George
r. Clarke delivered an address on Union
Mission Work in Chicago" K. A. Burnett
spoke on the "South-eud Gospel Association
of Chicago and w. II. Brearly on 9Th Ca
sine Tabernacle" Detroit. Mich. At this
afternoons session. Rev. d. A. Reed, of
Springfield. Mass, made an address on The
Group Method in City Evangelization.r
Miss f. T.. Campbell spoke of Christian
work for railroad men, policemen and other
special classes whose occupation prevents
attendance at church Rev. X. A. Torrey,
of Minneapolis, spoke on How to Start,
Support and Conduct Missions" and Rev.
III. g. Lord. of Buffalo. spoke on charity or
CARNATIONS and how they may be used by
Christian workers.
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Fresh .confrma-
ton of this state
ment com s 90
hand daily. Even
such seated
and stubborn COM
plants as Rheu-
matism, Rheuma-
tic Gout, and the
like, are thorough
ly eradicated by
the use of this won.
derful Alternative.
Mrs. r. Irving
Dodge, ITO West
10Th street, New
York, certifes -:
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Methodist Foreign Missions.

DETROIT, Oct. 25.-The third day of the
woman's Foreign Missionary Society's con-
ference opened with devotional exercises
at 0 o'clock this morning. The report of
the committee on literature was made by
Mrs. IT. Gracey, secretary. Mrs. BIS Cowan.
of the CincinBati branch. read the report of
the work in the Oudh district of India.
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FOR bronchial. asthmatic and pulmonary COM
markable curative properties. Sold only In boxes.
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A Fact

w eases which all other remedies fail
to cure, yield to Ayers Sarsaparilla.
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"About two years ago, after suffering
Tor nearly two years from rheumatic
govt, being able to walk only with great
discomfort, and having tried various
remedies, including mineral waters.
without relief, 1 saw by an advertise.
Iaent in a Chicago paper that q man had
been relieved of this distressing com
plant, after long suffering. by taking
Ayers Sarsaparilla. i then decided TO
make a trial Of this medicine, and took
1t regularly for eight months. I am
pleased to say h a it effected a COM
piete cure, and that / have since had no
return of the disease"
Mrs. L. A. Stark, Nashua, n. H.,
writes: Zone year ago / was taken i'll
house six months. / came out OF the
sickness very much debilitated, with no
appetite, and my system ~disordered in
every way. I commenced 10 use Ayers
Sarsaparilla and began to improve at
once, gaining in strength and soon re-
covering my usual health. / cannot say
TOO much in praise of this well-known
medicine"
II have taken a great deal Of medi.
cine, but noshing has lone me SO
much good as Ayers S~arsaparilla. l
felt its beneficial effects before / had
quite finished one bottle, and / can
freely testify that it is the best blood
med'aine / know OIL. w. Ward, ST.
Woodland, Texas.
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Close of the Universalist Convention.

there was a praise meeting of the Univer-
salistsfrom s Il Q o'clock, and then the bust
ness ofthe general convention was resumed.
A committee to send greeting to the Uni
tartan convention at Philadelphia was APP
pointed. A committee on Profession of
Faith reported by DR.. T~omlinson, of Rhode
Island, dropping the last two articles and
leaving the first three unchanged, except
that one of the articles is made to read the
Scriptures contain a revelation" instead
of reveal" On motion of President Ca
pen, the committee was continued and in
structed to report the proposed creed to
the next session, two years hence, with
power to make further changesif they de-
sire.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident, Hon. III. w. Parker. of New Hamp-
shire; vice-president, Rev. DR.. j. s. Can't
well, of Illinois; secretary. Rev. DR.. G. l..
Demarest. of New Hampshire; treasurer.
f. Alexander. of Massachusetts; trustees,
J. G. w. Joy. of Massachusetts: Sidney
Peckham, of NJ aine; Rev. Dr.. II. w. Rugg,
of Rhode Island; Mrs. g.. w. Marsh, of IL
linOis, and Edwin Il. Holden. of New York.
The place of the next meeting was re-
ferred to the trustees.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the Universalist Church, in
General Convention assembled, re-afiirms the Do
sition which it has held from the beginning. to
wit: That it rests in and believes in the histor-
ical veracity Of the New Testament records of
the life, and words, and works Of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
After the transaction of minor business
the convention adjourned.
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. asorr xrApp ZOE 4 rAr Dor.

Mrs FERNANDEZ, who trains children for the stage
ana supplies ballet and chorus girls, advertised Tor
ssout her expsriences with applicants Mrs Fernan-
dey said aThs first day brought out any number
of boys. but they were all thin. When this defect was
pointed out they all thought II might be obviated by
putting on several suits Of clothes The aincus oi
extending their faces in proportion was, however
,nsuperable. To-day brought out forty-hne boys
in various stages Of obesity, and varying ages from
eight to eighteen. Mr.. Burgess wants fat boy Tor
"A County Fair and now he has one that ousn' 70
an the eve. The boy has nothing to do but eat all
the tte. and he took very kindly to the business at
rehearsal
81 had a funny experience yesterday with Ger
man woman who had fat little boy. Tho manager
and went and told her what we wanted nor ooy ~
Az co.. seemed inclined 10 consent and told us 10
call again. when we DID so, she said You teater
peoples vas no goot My boy is to Williamsburg gone
50 you not got him for no teatsr anyway enc s'
was evidently afrSid we wouid hldnap Nun - "' ~
NAMED In tho city,
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SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
AMERICAN proruaEs ron PARIS,


70 ne 1dtfor yTAs T-sbwna
Sir; 1t seems that ths American people are to b
subjected 10 another humiliation by the queer man.
aeemcnt OF tho art department In tho approaching
rsrs Exposition The FIST attempt IN 1867 was such
failure that our Commissioner, Frank Leslie pub
fshed an apology in four languages The second at
tempt was so far below what we could 10 that the
Commissionerin-Chicf telegraphed the writer. who
was then IN London to the studios Of American
artists al the last moment for something to redeem
The exhibition. Now, we have repetition OF the
arbitrary and incompetent methods, provoking re-
volt Of some Of the sblest OF artists with large
and rospec table following sufficient to cancel all
pretence TO representative quality to the material
That IL 10 DO sent.
/ Why cannot rational means be taken and credita
bio display securedl
1t win be conceded that the artists. as body, can
furnish the pIcturcs and prudently make the selec
lions. Then why not call general meeting, say, Of
those whose pictures have been accepted BY tho lead
ing local exhibitions. Let a committee appointed
BY this assembage make the selection, report the
suits OF their labors 10 the body have IL approved,
aud thus satisfy every reasonable requirement. This
might yet DO done. Anything Is better than the
present chaotic laundering Even complete de-
fault Is preferable to deliberate disgrace.
Nss-york Feb. &c. $780,
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roR COMMERCIAL UNION WIN cAyADAl

Erastns wiman received yesterday from Congress
man Robert r. Hft OF Illinois. notice to tbs esec'
that Joint resolution in favor Of commercial union
with Canada had passed tho Honse of Representatives.
unanimously. The resolution was reported In March
last by fhe Committee OF Eorcisu Affairs, bat was
not pressed until recently. when a. Mr. wimans sns
gestion, In view Of n probable dissolution OF tho
Canadian Parliament, its passage was urged il was
got through AZ this late date under ihe new slphs-
bcCcal rule by the courtesy Of Representative Andef.
sen. Of Iowa, being pressed strongly BY Mr. Hl't'
whose action in this matter, the probable chairman
OF the Foreign Affairs Committee OF tho new Congress,
Is regarded as significant. The following Is copy
OF the resolution:
Be It resolved that whenever It shall be duly Ger
tilted TO tho President OF the United States that VIC
Government of the Dominion of.canada has declared
a desire 10 establish commercial union with tho
United states having uniform revenue system lso
Interval taxes to 10 collected and like Import duties
10 be imposed articles brought into either connly
from other nations, and no duties upon trads pc.
tween the Unlted States and Canadn he shall appoint
three commissioners 10 meet those Who may DO ilke.
wise designated 10 represent the Government OF
Canada 10 prepare plan for tho assimilation OF the
import dnties and hserna revenue taxes of the two
countries and equitable division OF receipts, In
commercial unIon and sad commissioners shall re
pert 10 the Presdcat who shall lay tho report Do
fcro Congress.
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ACTORS, MANAGERS AND PLAf&

sUndnr the Polar STAR Beiasco and Do Mics
drama, which had been booked for Niblo's IN April
will not be given till next January. 1t VIII follow
the pantomimc aKsjanks-" Philip 0eatcner mas
finished the mod IS for the scenes, winch eie w DC
unusually beautih and elaborate.
The Athsnaeum Specially Company. which is to
follow the Gaiety Company at the Standard mas nsa
in Chicago, the receipts reaching nearly $4,000
ra,caso ,s to have two stock companies next
summer Mansrer HamlIn having decided TO contest
The ash with Manager Mcvickar. Hamiin VIII open
his season with aew play by Chicago writer while
Mevjckar win produce King Lear or "Ihe Iempess,
Among the engagements made arc Mnm n DuP''' 1
damln and Kathryn Kiddcr for MoVickan
Tho closing performances of the French company
to-day at Palmers at tho matinee pen'se ana IN
the evening aLAvcnturiere' These VIII Dc "m''
Holdings farewell appearances.
sfrs. Lanetry closes her engagement az the fif'n
Avenue Theatre tonight At the matinee she may pe
seen in @Ihe Lady Of Lyons ana {" night ]"
Macbeth
=. ,s .,.a that the managers of Sad Pasha' have
,r,,n s,,,t AGAINST The New-York Herald for dam
.ce caused by alleged llbellous statements 10 tne
csst,cism on that opera published last TUESDAY
r,ch and Harris of Boston. have entirely abandoned
the ,aea. OF starring John b. Mason and Ropef' "
HiIard next season.
Manage Havlin, Of Cincinnati, has leased Baker ;
Theatre on tho South SIDE OF Chic,so, snSe
opened last fall ana has not hitherto been saccessa
wntam Ginette has served notice on d. a. BONA.
-, 4. - amazing Private Secretary company, mot
"a nee the name of Gillette IN connection thorew1th'
as is now being done.
Frank Sanger has arranged with r. A. schwae fof
sour peethoven recitsls TO be given by INC FAMOUS
n,.n,st DIR Hans Won Bulow al the Broadway Inestre
On the afternoons Of April !, q ana D.
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THOMAS n KIRBY, AuCrIoNEER
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. MANAGEES.
Pest omss Nesiss.
tshoula b, rssd daily BY all htsrsstsd - changes

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occur :: any ns sSuut,,.s n.sd mot BE- specially a.
dressed Tor dispatch by any particular steamer exssps
bsn IL Is desfsd 70 send duplicates Of banking and con-
mercial documents letters not .ResSy addressed S'ns
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,tes 10 mus. b. Tor d Msss' e.
Salissj; 81 80 . for France, Swttxeriand Itnlft
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p q ,0r M r'f fsl Jamaica and Fortune Island
A A:s psssrs Is' s' for PiSsssS per Trsps
Mails CSps sna ,, 5:2; ss,g Pr S.ses s e
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islands. MsrDoss %! f o NV, ssn (. sos
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aspssheSo thence ns the ss%S aAy AAs'
ts's sd.s 9s os cso' NswYoE February u 1901.
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Pupils NOT PROPERLY TAUGHT.

TO ne EdTF0F OF Tht ITfOHWG
SIR: In reply to g correspondents questions In The
Tribune Of to-day, as to why pupils Of the public
schools Of this city read badly and do not add coi
umns OF figures readily. permit me TO state that thor
are not properly taught. Reading and addition arc
not subjects OF examination for entrance to the High
School, and these studies count but littlo in the re
lar written examinations for promotion in tho Pablo
schools.
Certain points in the sManuai' must be reached
or tho teacher loses caste In the eyes Of the school
oeeerx The old rut that leads 20 success IN ex-
smnasions must be followed or the teacher Is pro
nouncod failure. We are anxiously looking 20 our
SCHOOL superntcndcnt for reform IN these con@uons
hover. ne evils narned would soon disappear J. G.
Jersey City. Feb. %. 1889.
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HARD TO SAY WHICH IS THE BEST.

TRusTEEs OF THE PROPOSED EprScoPkn
CATHEDRAL CHOOSING A PLAN.
The trustees Of the proposed Episcopal Cathedral
Of st. John tho Divine met at No. 20 Lafayette
Place yesterday to decide upon the plans submitted
for the structure Besides Bishop Potter, who pre-
sided there present tho Rev. DR.. r. x. Cady,
the Rev. Or. e. W. Donald, W. W. Astor, Colonel
r. 7. Auchmuty the Rev. DR.. W. r. Huntington,
8. d. Babcock, g. P. Nash, J. Pierpont Morgan,
Cornelius Vanderbilt and George NJ Miller. The
plane were arranged for examination in the library
Of the See House some time ago By the committee
on architecture which had placed them 10 the best
advantage.
Owing to the great number and general excellence
OF the sketches, which are OF all Sizes II was I'M
possible 10 reach definite decision in regard to
them until the next meeting, which will be held on
March Is In the meantime the trustees viii examine
the plans individually. each selecting twenty he con-
slders the best. The twenty plans chosen or recon-
be subjected to second examination, and so on. 1t
Is impossible TO say whether q public exhibition OF
the plans viii take place or not, many OF the COM
potlng architects not having given their permission
as yet.
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ra,r PLAN Axp SCOPE ooxnrrsB MEETS.

A meeting OF the Plan and Scope Committee Of the
centennial celebration Of washingtons Inauguration was
held yesterday afternoon. Cornelius N. Bliss who Is In
Washington The only member OF the committee ao-
sent The following added 10 the general COM
mttss Harrison Clarke John D. crinnins, H. O. Fame
stock and john J, Astor, jr.
William c. Hamilton. the chairman Of the Committee
on stes submitted elaborate sketch Of the invitation
TO the reception 20 President Of the United stes on
Monday April o. the day Of his arrival in NewYork-
Ts invitation consists OF six separate sheet on when
are great seal of the United States me
eosofafms Of every State and Territory, picture OF
ths landing OF Washington at tho foot Of Wast, Ike
nesses OF Chsneelor Ivipgstcn. Governor Clinton ana
Mayor Duane pictures Of st. Pauls Church Federal HAN
the homes Of washington and members Of the Ist Con-
eress In New.York City. and other elaborate Details
making the invitation beautiful souvenir
Richard W. Glider the secretary Of the Are Committee
id that loan OF large number Of portraits and rees
had been obtained for the historical exhibition IN tne
Me,opctan opera House in April but that the loan OF
more historical portraits was desired Hra!'on Ives INC
IA date as $50 Te5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-02
Disturbed BY AN AIMsHousB APPOINTMENT

among the politicians here over the appointment OF
Harvey +. Van Dyne superintendent Of tho CITY
Almshouse. Van Dyne and three or -four others
passed Civr Service examination for tho place.
The AImshouse Commissioners stand threo Rcpub-
lIcsns and three Democrats They took six ballots.
whom the Republicans succunbed and cast their votes
for Van Dyne. who IS a Democrat One OF the other
applicants for the Eiaco David Hitchcock Re
publican, and an honorably discharged soldier, Tho
Civil Service Law requires that all things being equal,
the honorably discharged sodhr shall be appointed,
even II he IS graded lower than the other applicants
The Grand Army post 10 which Hitchcock belongs
has engaged council and VIII carry the matter to tho
supreme Court bs applying for an order compelling
shall not be appointed and Van Dyne's appointment
be revoked.
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). .nru.rr rrrw or pnooroR,s rHrArRn..

A private view Of PrOctors Twensy'tniru stfee. the
atre was night afforded 10 members OF tne press no
$3.50 :, the managers Messrs Proctor and Turner. The
theatre was described The Tribune a. some length last
sunday but the finishing touches given during this week
Nave brought out strongly tho general harmony OF
oe in decoration the excellence OF the lines OF sight
This Ia probably the nrst theatre In NewfofS IN "nen
~ ,ho "details of decoration seating and lighting have
heon left to one inau, and the architect H. EDWARDS
prcken has made good Of his undivided authority
There is steep pitch the floors OF tho parquet'e ana
both galleries. sufficient TO enable the occupant Oh any
seat bid defiance to all but the mos. eonssa ~ opcs
49, NovsIues ia thu seating arrangement are ave rows
., oas each Of which accommodates two persons The
general tones Of the decoration ire deep OLD goid and
du red with ceilings of pale blue, and these have been
50 skifuly handled To give an appearance 0. s'ea
.,asress IN house that is by no exceptionally
,sIac The theatre win be opened tonight With Nell
R,raess In THE County Fair"
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THE DILEMMA OF A PRESIDENT.

TO Ne dN0r or Ihc tTf"""
Sir: Tho sdIlemma IN which each newly elected
President finds himself after hearing the many earnest
appeals in behalf Of favorites for Cabinet and othe
positions and the surprises at his decisions whom an
nounced reminds the writer of farmer who lived In
rural district in tho State OF connecueus In m early
day who was elected justice OF the peace.
Tho first case no tried was forchly presented By
the plaintiff that before any rcbuttal could DO heard
the squire said "By George you have won the case"
Butt said tho dsfendant's lawyer. hold on, your
honor; guess before you decide this case. We have
some thing to say" 81 guess mott said the Squire
my mind is made up. knew all about this business
before It to trial. and don't think 1t VIII make
any difference what you might say. so don't bother me
any mores ayes. but' said tho lawyer. fair play
and the law gives me tho right TO demand that DO
heard "Oh, WE'LL says the Squire. II that's SO.
then fire ahead, and suppose must submit when
The defence had closed the evidence tho Squire drew
long breath and with II said: I" By George you have
beth Won the case. Now 90 and settle y smong your
selves ID. ". FAlhCHliD.
Ncw.York. Feb. %. 1880.
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INCIDENTS IN socIETK.

Mrs w. c. Echermerhorn No 40 West Twenty
tAipd-st gave musical party last evening At her
home About 900 people were present Theodore
BSor3uter. Oscar r. Comstock and Mrs. John limos
kane sang. CoQuelin, the comedian who was one
q he guests, rec!ted several monologues. Supper
va served by PiDard.
- wedding Of Miss Elizabeth Steward, daughter
4 Jreh.on steward, to prsytcn BurriIl viii take
piaee this AFTERNOON at O'Clock, in the South Re-
1osned Church, Fffth-ave. and Twenty-hrstst. A
xpsap&sou win follow at No 10 0rsmercy Park
rso6erick Stevens, No. 80 West Thirty hfthst,
NV small dance for his daughter, Miss Daisy
etsvsns, last night.
~. rbomas EggIestoD, No. IS Washington Square
yMt .uA hrs. j. Van Duser Reed. Of No. wssh-
irrton square North, gave receptions yesterday
afternoon.
Mn. Richard g. Dana, No. 1851 Fifth-ave.. gave
. la6is' luncheon yesterday
Andrew Carnegie entertained about 200 people al
IL home. No West Fftcth-st. last evening with
snotAer tax on his coaching trip through England
ana scotland last summer. There were stercoptcon
views Supper was served by Sherry
Mrs. =. Marcy Raymond, No. 300 Fifth-svs, VIII
uvo reception this afternoon from until O'Clock
Nu. ,. j. white, No. Fffth-ave, gave large
dinner party last night
Mr. ana Mrs. T. n counoly, Of No. 80 East Thirty
Afth-st, win give . small german for Miss Alice
Connoly on Monday evening
Tue engagement Is announced Of Miss Maae
Sergeant, daughter Of william n. Sergeant, TO Johr
Vernon Beaver, jr
Nm. n. 4 Brundags WIN give q reception TIL
AFTERNOON st the Salamanca, No. los West Fifty
nintast, from 4 until 9: and this evening from
urtn 10 o'clcck Miss Young ana miss MssnourD
q Re- sss ssa E'u sns Kelly ely ns u
seusss North. Vim Give Cinderella, dance tonight
About ono hundred young people wiz b. present