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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
THE REMOVAL OF SING SING PRISON


TIE Commission on the removal of Sing Sing Prison
appointed by the Governor, met at the warden's
Office In Sing Sing yesterday, and organized by electing
Charles NJ Preston Of Kingston, chairman. Tho
commission then made thorough inspection of the
pnson grounds and buildings finding the latter in a
e~a condshon owing 10 their extreme age and de-
1--we consructiOn. The bGId1ngs were ert1cbed
eNS 'ne Years ago when little attention was given
.' '"Y "Ehsct principles Of prison architecture. No
"'a' enahses or improvements have been made
% M .' ouacngs were put up. The commissioners
~ ' N''0" Prisoners confined in the l 200 cells
while according to the hest prison authorities the
~ o' "e 'o small for one man. The commissioners
w, impressed with the admirable discipline
.Ha HS "a"aseleh' Warden Brush under the unfavor-
'''o 'oH'''o"S EXISTING. subcommittee was
sppoinsu % 70 Vi,'i The prison at Auburn. Early next
Prison and tIen @ commission viii visit Dannemora
ss s.soi anu hsn 20 70 Wether field and Hartford TO
retir, N Rpnsnr ~ ~ Aose places. They VIII then
Be held must of Their meetings VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
ADVOCATING WOOL PROTECTION.
MANY SPEECHES IN ITS FAVOR AT THE Farm
ERs' CONGRESS BY NORTHERN
Avn WESTERN MEN

ERs' CONGRESS BY NORTHERN
AND WESTERN MEN.
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. lathe second days ses
sion of the Farmers Congress well attended. At
the morning session Judge Lawrence, of the Ohio
woolG growers Association, from majority Of the
Committee on Resolutions reported a resolution on
the attitude of the farmer with regard to protection,
demanding that in case of a continuance of the pro-
tectve policy all farm products shall be As fully
protected as any article Of manufacture Mr.. VIII
hite, OF Missouri, offered a minority report. pledgnG
the farmers of the United States 10 reduction of the
tariff and TO change of duties from the nccesSaries
10 the luxuries of life, far possible. Both re
ports were laid over and Will come up for action
later.
Judge Lawrence offered resolutions to the effect
that the Government does not need the revenue raised
by the tax spirits, and that the question be rele-
gated 10 the States; also favOrng the repeal OF the
tax tobacco. Both resolutions were reported ad
versely by the committee.
Judge Lawrence read a paper on wool growing and
mutOn-p producing pointing out the great benefit which
would arise the whole people from increased sheep
raising, and urging protection for this interest Judge
Iawrence's address was followed by adverse
discussion One delegate cited instance of an
investment of 81 or in sheep which paid profit Of
per in year, return which, he said,
set this Industry beyond the need of protective tariff
At the afternoon session many speeches were de
liyered by delegates from the North and West, all
advocating wool protection. There IS prospect OF
regular tariff debate tomorrow on the minority ana
majOrity report Of the Committee on Re,olutions
james A. Mckenzie Of Kentucky, will probably reply
to Judge Lawrence. The voting IS by Congressional
representation and the delegates from Ohio, Illinois
Judge Lawrences report. Ex-COngressman Weller Of
Iowa, opposed to H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
A-No. sir; they don't get contracts

contrac,si A.-No SIR they don't get contracts.
QaughterJ
Mr.. Kemble knew of numerous cases in which the
chief engineer had made purchases without adver-
tising or public competition from the bids of the
people to whom notices were sent
Do you know whether A. j. Murray, as the
result of being highly spoken of by the chief en-
gineer gets the orders for all of a certain ma
teral? ?" know that he us generally the low
est was the reply.
The lowest of those invited to bid,' suggested
Mr.. Tss Clark; *,
John A. Boul<er and Brown and Fleming were
said by Mr. kemble to be competitors This
set Mr. Clark on q new trail and he found that
certain orders for the same material had been
split" To one Of these double orders, for 27o
piles apiece, for West Thrty-secondst., Mr.. Clark
called the witnesses attention, and asked him what
was the object of the "split'
u know no object" he answered; :" / was not
informed" -,
Mr.. Clark put the question bluntly, and asked
if the supplies were not furnished by a certain
1.-THE supplies are furnished by certain parties"
said Mr.. IKembe. euphemisticaIly: =" have been
told by certain Others" he added: that they
don't compete for the work because the regulations
were so ironclad. That reduces the competition
Mr. Clark asked: Were those gentlemen who
would not bid gentlemen who were spoken highly
of by the engineer, or was the reverse the case 7!
Il don't think 1 ever heard him speak OF
Well, why should a certain number Of con-
nished to the Dock Department of the City OF
New. York;"
I know of no reason"
Don't you think the interests Of the City OF
New-Yorl< would be benefited if there was open
competition after advertisement in the daily
papers? ?'
do"
Well" said Mr. Clark, i agree with you
in that Is there any real effort made on the
part of the Dock Department. he asked, " to
get the lowest market rates for what they re-
quire ?" VII,
cannot say there is,' replied Mr.; Kemble
JOY beamed from his ruddy countenance, and
he heaved several long sghs of relief when, few
moments later, Mr. Clark told him he had no more
questions to ask him.
William Martin, who conducted the East River
Bathing Company at Pier No. So East River; from
Nav l. 1875, TO about May 1, 1887, testified tha3
he had been dOne' out of the pier in the following
manner: The sale of the pier took place at IL
a. m The usual hour for such sales was noon
At ten minutes to 2 Mr. Martin came down, only
to find that the pier had been sold, Judge nelly
having bought it in the name of Thomas % Brien.
The investigation will be continued to-day at
o 80 a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
No woRn ARorr rHE INYEsTGATION.

Tho Dock Commissioners held meeting yesterday
at which the usual weekly business was transacted
No reference was made to the investigation now going
on. President Post has written letter to the Com
mssoners relating what he knows Of the leases OF piers
and offering any other information which may be de-
sired SO far the leases are concerned, IL Is san
by the Board to be impossible to ascertain whether
any individuals are combining 10 secure certain piers
The Board always fixes the upset price OF piers To be
leased at auction what it deems reasonable hgure
and IL has frequently 10 Withdraw them when that
amount IS not bid. DOclmaSter Pendergast has been
asked to resign account of disobedience OF ouers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
ON TRIAL FOR SWINDLING ENIGRANTS.

Vienna Now 14.-At WaiOwice to-day the trial
began Of sixty-fve persons who are charged with
swindling large number of Gacian peasants by
inducing them TO emigrate TO America by false pre-
tences and then obtaining a commission on their
passage money. Among the persons implicated are
COmmissary of Police, the Controller of the Customs,
a Hungarian judge and number of customs guards:
several Austrian and Prlissan gendarncs were bubed
TO assist the organizers of the swindlc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
rHE SARATOGA BECOMES A soHooLsHrr.

Philadelphia, Nov. 14.-The United States sloop.of,
Saratoga this afternoon formally transferred
at the League Island Navy Yard from the service Of
the Government the control of the Board OF Mana
gers of the Pennsylvania Nautical School Com
mandant Seeley, behalf OF the United States trans
erred the saratoga to the Training School Commission
through Captain Charles II. Lawrence president Of the
latter body. Captain Lawrence then turned the
Saratoga over to Commander Francis NJ Green, and
gave to him the control Of the vessel commander
and superintendent of the pa nsylvania Nautical
school,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
LAND LEAGUE BANK ACCOUNTS.

London, Nov. 14.-Upon the reassemblng Of the
Parnell Commission This morning, the cashier of the
National Bank proceeded to testify the accounts
kept at the bank by members of the League.
Mr. Biggar objected 10 the testimony the ground
that any statement TO the personal accounts
of the members of the League irrelevant.
Presiding Justice Hanneh Suggested that Mr..
Biggar should be present when counsel for Z" The
Tines" went the accounts in order to prevent
trespassing upon private business
Sir Henry James then resumed his argument
in support of Ghe charges made by The Times'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
SIR JOHN SETTLES A vEXED QUESTION.

Ottawa, Nov. Ia (SpeclaD.-The contest between
the French and English sections of the Dominion
Cabinet for the extensive patronage OF the office Of
Minister of Railways and Canals, vacated by the
death of J. II. Pope, is ended. Sir John Macdonald
the Premier, whose portfolio is that of President Of
the Council of Ministers, and who has been acting
Minister of Railways pending an appointment has
resigned the presidency of the Council and .taken
the Department OF Railways permanently under his
own immediate control. NJ. c. G. Colby. a prom.
fnent Protesta member of the House OF Commons
has been summoned by the Cabinet back from En-
land where he now IS, to become president of the
Council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
NEW CANDIDATES FOR sTATEHOOD.

santa Fe, n. NJ, Nov 14.-Anthony Joseph,
New-Mexics's delegate to Congress. in an interview
says Immediately upon the assembling of Con
gress in December propose 10 Introduce enabling
act for the admission of NewMexico." 1t has already
been iacitly Understood among the delegates in Con
res from me Territories of Wyoming Idaho, Arizona
ana new heNlto that the Omnibus bill for the al
forward ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
SUING NEW-HAVEy FOR s65 900.

New-TIavcn, Conn, Nov. 1.-THE Young Mems
Institute today brought suit against the City Of New:
Haven to recover S65 900. Among Philip Maretts
numerous bequcsts was One for this amount for the
use OF the Institute Library. Public Library OF
New Haven At the time the viii was made, tha
library connected with the Young Mems Istitutp
was the only one accessible to the general public.
Since that time the city has established free public
library The trustees of the estate turned the Ss,b 600
over TO the City Treasurer The Young Mems Instf,
tute now brings suit, claiming 10 be the lawful donee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
C0xBIyAT1Oy OF popov o,.

rttseurg' Nov IA" The American MANUFACTURER,
saes that 80 per cent of the forge companies of the
country have formed combustion for routual pro
.ecuon The companies who have thus far identified
,n'nseives with the new movement arr, the c,eve-
,.' r"a oy Forge and Iron Company, Erie Forge and
4. ,y Oompsny' Erie Helenbscher Forge Company.
va GUS, delaney Forge and Iron Company, Buffalo;
scr sr>a, n. H.; Bridgeport Forge connsnv RiSgs
''na'; Central Forge Company, Wiitestone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
THE s1AyEE o. pUGGAN DISCHARGED.

At the trial Of william Blauvet for the murder of
Jobn Duggan in vacant lot near No. ~ oliver-st,
on the night of March 49, before Judge Brady, in the
over and Terminer part Of the Supreme Court yeser
day, several witnesses testified 10 Blau-
,,oIt,s good character. Judge Brady gave his in
tr,etIons TO the jury at about O'Clock and it then
,o,,red The Jurors parto0k OF a hearty dinner and
after deliberatlng uni so p. m. returned verdict
~ rot guilty. Blauvelt was released from custody.
and several members Of the jury gave him some good
advice which he promised To heed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
D1scoRpANr NOTES FROM EAST AFRICA.

Zanzibar Nov. l4.-The Sultan of Zanzibar refuses
10 entertain the demand of the East Africa Company
for an indemnity to the losses suffered by
the company because of the recent revolt. More
than this he demands pay ment of the subsidy promised
him by the company for the first experimental year
of its operations. The company reSsts this demand
and thinks that a second year should be allowed 10
it, on the ground that il is impossible as yet to
estimate the loss that II has suffered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
CREDIT MoBI11ER CASE DISMISSED.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 14.-In the Supreme Court
IN this city to-day, the Of Rowland Hazard
ct al and the Credit Mobilier Company of America
agf Sidney Dillon ct al and Mrs. Elizabeth Il.
MeComb executrX OF Henry 5. McC0mb, dis
missed The plaintiff brought suit TO require the
defendants 10 nav the fun value of IL 3I6 shares
OF Union Pacific Railway stock. and also the value
Of 500 900 OF income bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15

St. Johnsbury, Vt. Nov 14.-Mlss Bertha A. Gates,
age twentyone daughter of the Rev. NJ A. Gates, and
a graduate of Wesleyan College, was thrown from a
horse here before her parents eyes. and her foot
catching in the siirrup, was dragged through the
street by the frightened animal and shockngly bruised
and mangled. When the horse was caught Miss
Gates was dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
SWINE. BREEDERS on DISEASES OF sw1xp

SWINE BREEDERS on DISEASES OF swIyBJ
Chicago, Nov. 14.-An animated discussion of swinA
diseases occupied most Of the days session of the Ma
tonal swlnebreeders' Association. Papers were r..a
BY Dr. Salmon, Chief of the United States Bureau "a
Animal Industry, and d. 5. Billings, late pr,fessor
In the University of Nebraska. The officers eisctsd
are Pres dent, b. II. Vale, Bonaparte Iowa vtcs
president, " IL. Gentry, sedalia Mo- secrstary,
7. NJ. Springer, Springfield III. treasursrs
Countryman. Underwood. u. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
WHAT PREMIER MERCER SAID.

Montreal, Nov. 14.-Premer MERCER returned from
Baltimore today. In an interview he said that what
he did say in Baltimore was that among French and
British Canadians there both anneXatonsts and
anti and the latter were IN the majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
A WILSON LINE STEAMER IN TOW.

London Nov. 14.--The White Star steamer Adriatc,
Cantain smith, from New York November 6 for Liver
pool arrived at Queenstown at 8 "a p. M to-day.
She reports having passed November 0, In latitude
as north. longitude 40 west steamer OF the Thing
yalla Line towing a Wilson Line steamer westward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15

HALF THE WEST POINT CADETS TAKEN SICK.
Newburg, n. Y. Nov II (SpecaD.-A strange
maady. of diarrhocal nature. attacked the Cadet
corps at West Point few days ago, and onehalf
OF the students went 10 the hospital at one time.
AL however have recovered. 4 commission has
been appointed by the superintendent 10 investigate
the cause OF the Sickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
PURCHASING A LARGE TRACT OF PINE LANDS.

FUhcHASING 4 LARGE TRACT OF PINE LANDS.
MusAegon Mich, Nov. 14.-One of the heaviest
pine land deals that has been made at Muskegon IN
the last year or two closed yesterday. Johh
torrent bought OF W. II. Loutlt, OF Grand Haven
agent for ID. Wills James. OF New-York, s606 acres
OF standing pine I'm Luce County, Upper Peninsula,
estimated 10 cut 40 100000 feet The consideration
was 100000 As part OF the consideralion Mr. 1oen,
transferred to Mr. LOutt 46sOO acres OF swamp laild
scattered along the Muskegon River az ~ an blt'
The balance Of the purchase price was paid IN cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
A BARK WRECKED AND SAILORS DROWNED.

London, Nov. IA dIspatch from Rio Grande
dated yesterday says that the Swedish bark Hilrna
from New-YorB August 81 for Pclotas, went ashore
near there and became a total wreck. Part of the
crew were saved. Captain Frisell. the master OF
the vessel. drowned. portion of the cargo Is
sdlXahle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
MErHoDIsrs VOTE 4 GREAT SUN TO MISSIONS

"HIHUDIhIS FUIE 4 GHEAI nU" to HI"'I"''
Kansas City, No. Nov 14.-The second days ses
sion Of the General Missionary Committee OF The
Methodist Church devoted 10 the discussion Oh
the commtees finances The Rev. DR.. Sanford Hunt
treasurer reported that the receipts for the year
ended October 81, 1850, had been Sl,l3ol3'' OF
Sl29,o56 more than the previous year. IL iooh t"o
hours OF brisk discussion 10 cde how much money
the committee would need for the WORK during Lh'
coming year. IL was finally decided that appropna-
tlOns aggregating al 225775 should be made OF thls
sum III l,l26 100 being for home and foregn misson-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15

EX-Q QUEEN NATALIE VISITS KING ALEXANDER.
Belgrade, Nov. 14-Ex Queen Natalie remains In this
city. She was visited to-day by her son, the King.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15

STILL ANOTHER OF ". l.. sCOTTs MINES CLOSED
shamokin, Penn, Nov 14.-The Hickory swamp coal
mine has suspended operations, owing to the dulness
Of the Western coal trade. The mine is owned by
W. l.. Scott of Erie, and employed 400 men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15

Antwerp Nov. 14.-The trial of Mr. Corvilain,
The proprietor of the cartridge factory in which
lisas rous explosion occurred In September last. was
Dogun here today. DelauDay, The engineer Of the
factory, also placed on trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
GEORGE BAILEY DANGEROUSLY ILL.,

GEORGE BAILEY DANGEROUSLY ILL
George Bailey, secretary of the Manhattan Ele-
vated Railroad Company. and assistant to Colonel
Hahn, the superintendent OF the road lies dangerously
III at his home In Gold-st, lonkers. There is but
slight hope of his recovery,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
L. l.: Paterson Forge and Iron Company Paterson
n j., and the Duquesns Forge Company. of this city
THE TWO EMPERORS MEET
GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN RULERS KISS AND EN-
BRACE AT INNSBRUCK.

BRACE AT INNSBRUCK.
Berlin, Nov 14.-The Emperor and Empress Of
Germany arrived at Innsbruck at noon today. En-
peror Francis Joseph received them on the platform
at the railway station, and embraced and kissed En-
peror William. He then kissed the hand of the En-
press The Emperors retired to the salon of the
station where they conversed privately for some
time. After partakng Of luncheon the Imperial party
Joseph accompanied them far as Rosenheim in
Bavaria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-15
ARCHDUKE JOHN AS PLAIN JOHANN ORTIZ

Berlin, Nov. 14.-The "Tageblatt' says that
Emperor Francis Joseph has permitted Archdule
John Of Austria 10 assume the name of Johann
Orth. The ex-Archduke the paper says. will enter
shipyaId in London.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-11

don; no clustered nun was more sacred
The kiss was benediction, and she passed
from my sight.
Five years I've been q wanderer, all
that a life of travel affords 1 have
grasped. Have been q saint? oh! no
at thirty-three men do not change readi-
ly. we quaffed many cups, I've danced
in many wild measure, but there are
times when the fragrance of my cigar ,
the soft plash of water and the fitful
cleaning of a cloudy moonlight stir me f.
then dream of life that might have
been. 1 can only blame myself, l know
now that wantonly dashed from me
much of happiness.
The woman who carries that key is
truer than [. Through others | hear of
her life, it is one of unwayering duty;
no sister of charity ever sought out and
aneviated human suffering with mort
devotion, her path and mine diverge
here, will they ever be united?
OF Kate, 1 hear often, my m other
writes of her sweet domes-
tic life, the orderly home,
its quiet pleasures, the prosperous
Charley, who rests from his ambitious
and busy cares in the sure anchorage of
that home haven.
Occasionally letter comes from Kate
herself, she too, writes of home; of its
simple joys, of a bright baby boy she
calls Roy, whom she has taught to say at
evening hour, Good bless Uncle Roy -
(Oh, me! I wonder If he has golden
curls, } and she always adds, "when are
you coming home?''
Am 1 going. do you say? Not yet.
The dead-self stepping stones have not
reached the better things.
quaff my wine, join the gay whirl !;
1 loiter into places men frequent; hear
a siren sing, 1 even venture into the
warm light of a Cleopatra, and Hnger to
hear philosophy from the red lips of an
aspasia, but when the last strain of the
waltz dies, when perfumes float away +,
when Paris fits no longer across my
vision, in the quietude of midnight, III
the curling perfumes of my cigar 1 see
q. picture; It's of d boat drifting, drift
ing. Two figures are at a door way, just
back of the bearded man hOvers a tiny
form Raphael could scarce portray
/ draw the white curtain, the reverie is
past. Am a better man? Surely no
worse-with that 1 must be content.
X. P.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-11
ABOUT MRS. MACKAY.
4 Refined, Educated and Charitable Lady, But
the Object of Envy and Detraction.
Pail Mall Gazet+a


Pail Mall Gazette.
So much comment has appeared in the
press concerning Mrs. Mackay during the
last few weeks that q, representative
sought the truth from Mrs Mackay her
self. Mrs Mackay, however, absolutely
refused, as always, to be interviewed,
and handed over our representative to a
gentleman whom she described as tried
and trusted friend, whose authority was
as good as hers.
eyes, sir, - said the tried and trusted
friend in question, "there is not a scin-
tilla of truth in the ridiculous libels
circulated IN some of the papers that she
has ever been a laundry woman, a board
ing house keeper, or anything else but
a lady of birth and education. The
whole story TO which you allude is one
of the most fantastic fictions which were
ever put in circulation by vindictiYe
malice. She was the daughter of a gal
liant officer in the American army, who
fought in the Northern ranks during the
great civil war. Col. Hungerford IS
was one of the most respectable families
in California. He gave her drst-class
education, which enables Mrs. Mackay,
among other things, to converse
uu6ull1 III EICuCu dAu SpdHlSllss anu
hold her own in conversation with the
best company in London or Paris. SHE
married at the age of sixteen a young
physician of San Francisco. He died
soon after, leaving her an only chlld&
the daughter who is now the Princess
Colonna. She was still young when she
met Mr.. Mackay. Their married life was
blessed by the birth of two fine bows, the
eldest of whom is now a student at Ok
ford. He is now nineteen years of age :
A year or two after the birth of her first
son her doctors ordered Mrs. Mackay to
go to Europe for her health, and for the
Last sixteen years she has been one of the
most familiar figures in the society of
Paris and London.
''She has few expensive tastes. She
neither runs a theater, an opera house,
nor a newspaper. She does not own
yacht, neither does she gamble. II you
want to know what she does with her
money ask the Catholic church, to whose
charities she is q benefcent donor.
But why, then, in the name of Won
der, should she be so maligned?''
'Surely it is the most natural thing
in the world. Mrs. MackaY is at theH
top. Others who have tried to get to,
the top and failed cannot be expected to
feefamiable.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-11

An admirable society for the help of
bachelors has been started in London.
The programme is to provide persons who
will sew on buttons, darn, mend and
otherwise care for the neglected hablli-
ments of unwedded gentlemen.