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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
, TRUE rHrRsr FOR KNOWLEDGE.

FROM Inc Autnlt NouH't"'''''
Tn 4, North Ceouda some years ago there was
vo,np farmer who was = poor as JOBS turkey. Ito
was very Ignorant and did NOT even Know his letters.
onr dan a trrlsi paused Ia rest under tree whefo
tie farmer was eating dinner. and rected pretty
rnem The Young man was pleased with II. and inc
stranger gave him a written copy But II was useless
T. a man who could not read aud the traveller hsa ~
,o over with HIS finger, pointing ont each word anu
letter After his friend left, the couniryman went
home and took his first writing lesson from the WILTON
nocm one letter was missing the letter H. Iho
next day he walked five miles 10 see neighDor VINO
shnwed him how to make IT, and then he was master
AZ the alphabet lie got spelling book. and reader,
and studied them by pine knot fire. Two years
Later he visited Mercer University at Pened durins
vacation time and the professors showed him through
lie qucs toned me for an hour SAD the professor
NJ chemistry, {" and went away knowing more about
the science than some young men who have studied ~
two terms" go "a, Ill, No ,,u>
And | talked with him honr,' said tho pro-
,osenr ~ English literature and he extracted from
me enough information Ia Ill volume
The Young follow had regular TAR baby OF
memory II stuck to verytling. lie enteIcu tno
unyr rsIty and became noted for his strong cleAS
STYLE and his varied attachments n counVSmaA
generally gets there when he makes "sss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
TIE DIAMONDS NAVE BEEN FOUND.
so ,iR CowLEY SAYS, BUT HE WILL NOT TELL
WHO STOLE THEM


WHO STOLE THEM.
samuel j. COwley, the portrait painter who, on
Tuesday, told an improbable story about the loss OF
diamonds valued at $4,000 from the safe In his
studio at No 81 West Fourteenth-st., had another
interesting story ready for the reporters yesterday
The diamonds had been found, he said. Oh, yes
there mistake about that because he had
run the u:l"f 10 ground ard had made him confess
with the help OF a private detective named Kennedy
who would receive about $1,000 for his trouble. He
could not tell the name Of tho thief because the
rogue blood relative Of the Philadelphia woman
who owned the diamonds. and the family did not
wish to prosecute him. Neither GOULD he get leave
20 tell the name OF the woman, who In the city
with her husband and would get back her property
before the day was over. The wicked relative of the
woman had been In tho studio several times and had
sean tho diamonds there. Cowlcy said He also had
secretly possessed himself Of spare key to the
studio and lie had slipped into the to commit
the robbery on saturday evening when Cowley went
out and left the safe conveniently unlocked.
On Tuesday Cowley had told the reporters that
his wife visiting her relatives In Cleveland Ohio,
and that remark OF his raised cry of protest from
chunky little woman at No. G2 Eankst., who
fourI,hcd a marriage certificate and declared that
she was Conveys own and only legal vile.
Early I'm the afternoon he went away from his
studio, promising to return and show Ia tho reporters
the diamonds He returned about p. M, and SAID
that he could not get leave TO exhibit them.
d" Can you settle robbery and let tho THIEF 60
free in that way ~ he asked,
That Is for me to say no replied as he began 10
disappear I'm his studio
Inspector Bymes said There was no robbery
Of diamonds. Tho only robbery was the getting Of
free advertisements In the newspapers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
SHAKP CONTESTS At POOL.

The dlsagrcahlc weather yesterday hal pcrccp-
tible effect upon the Attendance at the continuous
pool tournament. The weather sngularly enough
did not Affect the women enthusiasts. as the gallery
1T litlc ilarlman's Hall crowded. Tho FIST
game ia the afternoon was between lie orc and King,
the Cuban winning a, follows:
De oro.....-.... q . 10 u II - 10 : 10 ) 5-lo3
king............l3 . IL . II . Z o. 81
Corrected soorc-De Ofo 100 King 80
The second game splcndIdly contested one,
Powers defeating the boyish Clearwater As follows:
Cearwater..-.l3 Is 50 10 Il II . 3 B 90
rower,........ Ii II II 10 ~ 3-lo2
Corrected scoie-C cnrwate o. Powers 100.
In The evening Frey, the champion, and Manning
met Til, game was looked forward TO with much
interest IT resulted In hollow victory for Frey,
a, appended:
Frey ..........12 II is 8 IL 10 3-iOo
Manning. ....--......... . 10 o. 81
Corrected ,cor'-Ircy 100. Manning 80
The last game WAS between Malone and King and
resulted la tho easiest OF vctoric. for the former The
Malone. i2 II "a 10 Is 4 3-io2
Corrected scor'-Malonc 100. King
The games for to-day Malone and Powers and
Clearwater and Manning In the afternoon and Powers
and Manning and Malone and Clearwater I'm the even
ing
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PlGOTT WRITES A LETTER.
Continued from First PAGE,
tclot, Conservative. shook hands with Mr. Par

Barttclot, Conservative. shook hands with Mr. Par
nell.
Mr. Pancll has yet come to no definite decision
regarding his future action, but he Is determined 10
follow Sir Charles Russ'lPs conspiracy sug gcsion
In connection with Mr.. Parnells application TO the
Dublin courts for permission To bring suit against
The Tines for libel hat paper has instructed It's
solicitors oppose tho granting OF a writ on the
grounds that similar Gtion brought by Mr. Parneil
In the Edinburgh courts was dismissed and that the
trial would interfere with the Commissions nvestca-
ton. Mr. Parnclls LEGAL advisers Will strongly
resist the argument OF The Tines
An Englishman having the appearance OF PigOtt
but who gave name, arrived al the lotC des ueux
MOnGcs. in Paris at O'Clock Tuesday morning
After breakfaslng he wrote brief note tho hotel
paper and Enclosed II with other papers In az on
vclope. upon which he wrote a London address, He
left again between and . o'clock
dispatch from Paris this evening says that PigOb
is not there
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THE FIRE RECORD.
a SCENE PAINTERS PROPERTY DAMAGED.

4 SCENE PAINTERS PROPERTY DAMAGED.
fire OF mysterious origin discovered at
a. m. yesterday In tho old building No. 2l6 Eass
Ninthst. occupied by lafayette ". Scayey. the wells
known scene painter. The Gremcn found the flames
the cellar and kept them from spreading to tho
upper part Of the building. which was cut up into
studios and work shops and filed With highly IN
lammabe materials In the cellar had been STORED
many large scenes which were not wanted Tor I'M
mediate use. and spontaneous combustion may have
started the aro there Thieves have pail visits 10
the place. however, and Mr.. seayey's partner ye'-
telday said II was not unlikely that somebody who
broke into The building to steal had SCI FIR to tho
scenes In Tho cellar. Nj Seavcy in'cnds to move
t. another building May l. bui the work on cI'a-
irs up the place haG not begun wnen me hIr madc
havoc with his property 1hc loss amounts 10 aDou.
a. 900 and IS covered by insurance MI >csVey
was In Albany Yesterday and was informed Oh ~
loss by telegraph. Tho bui!iNs belongs 10 ths
OF Edward hca
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SECOND CONCERT OF TIL

SECOND CONCERT OF THE CHORAL S0CIETV.
4 brilliant audience filled the Brooklyn Academy
evening TO Listen 10 tho second private concert
Of the Brooklyn Choral society. Many wellknow
people were present and greeted the efforts Of tn So
ccty's chorus. under the leadership Of {. Mortimer
Wlske, with every evidence OF coriial Appreciation
The other selections on the programme were ae'
ceptaby rendered by Siguor Dol Puene. Mrs henry
ID. Clark Charles s. Phillips, Frederic Rcddall hoh-
ard Arnold and George Coly accompanist. The New.
York Philharmonic Club were also important factor
in the evenings entertainment and. besides the'r
concerted numbers assisted in the Accomplishments or
the concerted selections. IL generally rmatkea
by the musical part of the audience that the Norh W
the chorus of high Orlcr and nOticcahN III
proved since their former appearance this season.
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nlnIMorIn rNorrssoas oONG ID rrE0rr.

DlETMOrTH TROTrSSORS GOlNf % rrROPE
Hanover s. u lcb - special bar'moHt. Col
lc-r is soon - have Junior professor 20 English
10 uc supported py Doe WILLARD fGnd which h, iccn
growing for twenty years and has just reached The
amount required for ;un pru'cssorship. con.
mtec has b,,n appointed y The trustees 80 select
man. who VIII probably hr installed % neat IA
Professor Robert Fletcher OF The Thayeg 5caooI Of
eva Eugnccruf. ard Professor J. iiHcn of th-
Chandler school II sciences and Az, Will sail from
Ncw York Mas - on the lnman Line excursion for
ihc Paris EXPOSITION. The eNcurNOnsts VIII all b.
members u the following societies The American
society Of Cvn Ensueers thu American Institute of
Nl,lus Enclnecf. aud the American society oi
Mechanical Engineers Will IN London they VIII l."
eufcfta'r hy flc rtNh Institute Of tvil Engineers,
II which Professor fletcher Is "a member
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
Obituary..
EX-SENATOR JOHN W. JOHNSTON.

En- SENATOR JOHN W. JOHNSTON.
Richmond Va, Feb. 27.-EX-Cnlt States Senator
John ". Johnston died here to-day. He married
daughter Of Governor John 49, Floyd
Mr. Johnston wa, born at Pauiccllo. Va on scptem-
Der o, ISIS. and educated al the Abingdon Acad-
envy AID The south Carolina College He studied law
a. the University OF Virginia ard admitted 10 the
lar IN 1-39. For two years he was CONFERENCE.-The
Attorney for THcvcll County, and from 1-iG to f-47
he member Of the virginia Senate. He was also
a Judge OF The state Circuit Court for year. He
elected 10 thr United states senate a a COnscrva
i've ir $50 and again IN l5't his second torn cA PR
Ing IN l--J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

hh bIsAlfL ~ 4'Af. 14'f.'' '%'.''''''-'' ''
Augusta. Nc. Icb % Henry Lold, president Of
be- Ma,uc senate. today received tie following tcle
.ram hon jam, g.. Blaine, in Washington; have
ii, moment mad Mr.. Bouicc'' letter suggesting that
TIE lcrelatir' provide "a portrait Of myself to BE-
placed among portrait - ~ Spetkrrs Of tn" National
House of Representatives.. Though wcll Intended by
ST. I,uiclic. r.srri hat re request was made and
hope that neither TIE senate nor IIou," VIII tax" any
action whatever 600 tie matter II would be- alt0-cih 2
i,tastrfnl 10 me 10 have such proposition submtto1
~ the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

Washington. leo - The Prstcnt has signed
tho bin pcu.iuning Mrs. sheridan and retiring
General hose PRESIDENT Cleveland today sent
the following nomination, 10 the -cua.e; William >.
Eu.ccIau,. late hi.tAicrCcncral United state,
ARMY. 10 bee BngadlcI General to late from February
- lr-o. with view to his name being placed
on tie retired ls' 81 tie Army william +. smith.
late Major ia the Corp. of Engineers, 10 De Major
Of Engineers 10 dat from February -. 1850 WITH
Vie" - his name being paced on tho retired list
Of The Army.
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TO AID POOR GERMAN IMMIGR ANTS!

vocal and instrumental concert given last NIGHT
If Stcuway Hall for tho benefit Of poor Immigrants al
,h. German I.migraIt House In Stat-st. There was
large attendance and the sum realized 1t said.
,,e the institution IN prosperous financial condition
mong those who part I'm the Miss Maud
uorgan harp; Michael Banner violin; Miss Emily Mucl.
,er pano j. Jaeger Violoncello; Mrs Helen Kreuser,
.,,,u, nd Frcumann baritone.
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FRENCH VERSION or THE sAGALLo AFFAIR.

IKtN(U VERSION OF Tie hAGAI4LO AFFAIK.
Paris, Feb. 27.--An official noto ON the Atchlnoi
incident IS published to-day. Tho note says thai
Atchluon repeatedly warned that sagallo wa,
French territory but he persisted in claiming that IT
had been coded to him by the sultan of Tadurah,
and he recognized no authority beyond hat Of the
Car. During hi, short reign Achiaoh treated hi follow
crs and the natives with thr utmost brutality, r1usiue
several Russians to lice Tor refuge 10 obOck. AZ
tor months patience. Admiral OBEY. iniins that
the condition of the colony was becoming lntooraOe
and that French territory was being tea'cd a. a
conquered country, sent lnal warning to AchinoH.
This being UNDECIDED, Admiral Obry attacked the
Sagallo fort The Russian government the note says,
ha, since Oyaiy recognized he fact that the French
have only done their duty ~ the matter anu the
friendly relations between the two countries remain I'M
affected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
PHILADELPHIA FILE WORKS DESTROYED.

Philadelphia Feb. - spec 1.-The Black Namohn
Filc Works Of q. * H. Barnett Destroyed by hro
this morning. Tho loss VIII exceed 10000. and 2lo
Een are thrown out Of work Twenty three steam
hammers of recent manufacture were destroyed. Tho
Insurance on the works Is as follows: western
Canada - 900: Orient, of Hartford, $4,000 Home'
If Ncw-York 5000; Norwich Union, $500 lmpc-
.al Fire a. 800. Northern Association, $500 Lon
don and Lancashire. 900; Lancashire, sOoOo'
Phoenix (Ensland. $1,000; sun, Of England T2'oOo'
Insurance Company Of North America, $1,000 Con-
t!nental 5000. PhcniX, of New-lOrk, $500 Ger
,uania NJ NcvYnrl, ~ 500; Hanover ~ New York,
$500: Gernanla- American Of Ncw-fork. - oOo,
springfield, ~ 800; Frcmen's Fund. s3SOO. Iotal,
100000.
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mako its appearance at the Northwestern corner. and
Will In all probability traverse the entire breadth of
the continent unless checked by cold air flowing down
from British America There are five days till Mon
day morning, ample tine fri this storm to reach u.s.
should say, however, the whole that the outlook Is
favorable for good wra hcr next Monday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
THE REV. DIR JOHN H. PAXTON REC0VERIS".

THE REV. DIR. JOHN Il. PAXTON RECOFEhIN"'
The condition OF the Rev. Dr. John X. Paxton VINO
for the last weeks has been suffering from INC
effects Of severe cold. IS improving. When ltlo-
unc reporter called at his home. No 81 West Forty
siNthst.. yesterday, he told that Mr. Paxton had
left his bed during the day. and that the physicians
believed that he would be- out of danger by next sun
day. Mr.. Paxton Will not be able to preach however,
for several weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
ACCUSATIONS AGAINST DAKOTANS.
ALLEGED DEPREDATIoNS UPON THE TIMBER
SUPPLY OF MANITOBA BY AMERICANS

Ottawa, On, Feb. PA report issued last night
from the Interior Department contains the following:
For some years past settlers In Dakota Territory
have been accustomed to supplement their inadequate
fuel supply ~ systematic stealing from the public
lands on the Canadian side of the boundary and 10
such proportions had this custom grown that 1t was
found necessary during the last year to concert
measures to put stop 10 It. Accordingly. an ar
rangemcnt was brought to conclusion IN September
last, between the Department OF Customs, the Depart
mcnt Of the INTERIOR and the Northwest mounted
police. under which detachment Of police detailed
for service aong the boundary between Manitoba
and Dakota. commissioner Of the mounted police
visited the district In November last and has reported
to the Controller that the cooperation Of the fOrca
had not been demanded too soon, the destruction
Of timber by Dakota settlers had been enormous, In
addition to which there extensive smuggling and
other evasiOns of laws Since then quite.
number Of arrests have been made of timber thieves
and smugglcrs.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
10 CELEBRATE GENERAL GRANTS B1R

Tie committee appointed by General sherman To
take charge Of the celebration OF General Grants
birthday met at the Lawyers Club room I'm the
Equitable Building yesterday. Chauncey NJ Dcpcw
chairman, and there were present \ T.. Avery
Logan {. Murray, General Charles H. 7. Coils Levi
NJ Bates. Colonel y. 4. Spraguc. General Stewart l.
Woodford and Charles II. Ropes. who acted as secrc
ary. 1t was decided to hold dinner the evening
Of April - at Drmonlcos. The question Of whether
the orator should be an army man or civilian was
discussed at considerable length. and the names Of
General WOOiforl and x-GOvornor Long. Of Massaehu
sefts. wciv proposed General Coils was
aupninicd committee OF one Ia make the selection
As this years dinner VIII only few DAYS before
the centennial celebration IL Is expected that an
unusually large number Of prominent persons Will
Ia, uTrsCut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
SIR JOHN MACDONALD FOR ENGLISH MINISTER

SIR JOHN MACDONALD FOR ENGLISH MINISTER.
Ottawa Ont. Feb. 27.-There IS a report In cir
culatlon that Sir John Macdonald has been offered
the post Of British Minister 10 the Cnited States.
several Conservative members in his confidence Y
press surprise that news OF the offer leaked out,
bur do not doubt It's correctness. The British
Government, Il is stated. has begun TO realize tho
necessity Of sending TO Washington a representative
well Informed North American affairs. II Sir
John accepts the alleged offer. Sir Charles Upper
VIII probably assume the Leadership Of the Do
mini0n Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

USE HOuSFORDS ACID PHOSPHATE
Dr. 5. L. WILLIAMS, Clarence, Iowa, says: L
have used II TO grand effect In of neuralgia fever,
90 I'm uterine dlflcuues n whore
eral tonic needed For nerve tonic think IL Is
the best have ever used. and recommend IL most
Confidently
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
GERMANY'S DEMAND IGNORED.

Dcrlin, Feb. 27.-Thc Government has received
Information from Washington that there is prospect
Of the United States complying with the demand for
the prosecution and punishment of Klein.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
CHESS PLAYING AT HAVANA.

Havana. Feb. 27.-Thc first game In the new chess
contest Ia series Of three gamesl played today
TWO OF the proposed six players. Senores Vazgnez and
Uomayo. did not play. Tschigorin and Ponce wore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

pted against Stcritz and Gavilan. The frst-named
team won. The game lasted four hours and fifteen
minutes. The opening was the Evans gamblt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

London, Feb. 27.-Sir william Vernon liarcourt, in
a slcech at Derby this evening referred fully to
the dolngs the Round Table Conference. He a.
serted thai Mr.. Chamberlain favored Irish Home
Ru!o Oh the lines Of the Dominion OF Canada, with
a separate executive The breakdown of the con
ference va, due to VIZ Chamberlain making a series
of irritating public l,c,hc,, which 1t was impossible
TO rcconcI, with hi, cnnclllaoy attitude In the CON
ference. The final rupture arose through the publ
cation of MS hostile letter Even then Mr. Gladstone
remained DESTROYS that Mr. Chamberlain should re
consider his position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

Ottawa, ont, Feb, 27.-ln tho House To-day Dr.
Weldon explained the provisions of his Miralltloh
bill, which enlargcs tho list OF eXtradablo Offences
The dTgs of Mexico and the Unitod states, he said,
settling down In Canada owing TO her geographical
position. This Is the result of international
arrangement with tho United States. The Extradton
Treaty really covers only seven offences. within
forty fifty years a great Increase of crime has
taken place. 1t is within the power of the Canadian
Parliament to set In motion machinery which Will
drive out the criminals who are enjoying an asylum
here. lie wanted the Government to be vested with
power to hand over all those offenders TO countries
having no cXtradton treaty with England ~ affecting
Canada. The bill was read this first tImc,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28

Charleroi. Feb o7.-The extensive brick works Of
De lIaynn, near Marchiennes were burned to-day.
Tho flames spread 10 reservoirs Of tar each reser
voir containing 100000 gallons. all Of which, with
number Of bargcs in the river. were consumed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
TRANSATLANTIC FREIGHT RATES.

Glasgow, Feb. 21.-At a meeting Of shipowners ia
this city to-day Mr. Allan. Of the Allan Line. ex-
pressed doubt whether IT was possible 10 maintain
the present rates for freight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
ErvIELY D. COLE

Troy. I.b. IA t..sfuu from Wishinr % fn
naluDo. the Bath ll.' u.lt - Beverly D. Co., ia
rl'or % "TLo Review -," 90 salem. Wasl nftoa
frIrtt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
ANOTHER BALFoUR IN PARLIAMENT

London Feb 27.-Spenccr Balfour (ClldstOnianl
has been elected member Of the House Of Commons for
Burrlay 10 I'll the vacancy caused by the retirement
Of John slagg (LlberaD There opposition 10
Mr. BalfOur
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THE DUKE OF PORTLAND To BE MARRIED.
London Feb. ga marriage has been arranged
between the Duke of Portland and Wnhed Dallas
lOrkp
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wEArnER possInmIrEs non NRyr nn,.,,

MIN DAY
Washington, Feb 27.-Gencral Greedy, Chief signal
officer I'm speaking Of the outlook for fair ,rca,hr m
Inauguration Day, said to-day "The only unf,voro,l
condition In sight is the fact that Astoria Washington
Territory tho wind is blowing forty eight milo, a., bo,
from the southeast. and the barometer has dro,,cI
Icrccptibly with strong indications Of a ,cycro .or,
In the Pacific ocean region. The rain and snov, f.,
the East Is the result Of merely local conditions but -
this Western storm enters tho country, It VIII frat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
Co,vuoys OFE FOR WASJJTNTn-o>-

Denver, Feb - (spcoiall. cowboy train went
over the Pock Island tbs morning with flying coIors
At Omaha tho party viii be Joined by Buffalo pnIr
and his followers, who Will cad the parade AT Wash
ingon with his cowboy rangers. Tho mai. consisted
o Pullman tourist and chair cars fresh from the sbo,s
Of the lacs, and hani,omest design The uniform -,
the cowboys consisted Of genuine somhr,ros bIue
shirts. bnckskin breechcs, heavy boots with sps a
belt containing pistols aud dirk knives "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-28
TO TRANSFER THE INSANE TO STATE ASYLUM

TO TRANSFER THE INSANE TO STATE AsYLUMS
Albany, FEB. ~ (specisl.-A important hearing
was held this afternoon BY the Assembly Committee
on St&te Chai1tsbls Institutions OH the bill intro
duced by Assemblymsn Masc transferring from The
counties OF the State to the State asyuns the care
Of the insane. This bill Is practically the same a,
tho one introduced last year by General Curtis
Professor Chandler president OF the state Charities
Aid Association, made the leading argument in favor
OF the measure. He said that there were now 800
lunatcs IN the pOorhOuses Of the State and II Wa,
In their behalf that the change should be made The
bill has the Endorsement Of the entire medical pDfcs-
sion OF The btate One rason for this is because the
and treatment Of the In the county asyus
Is devolved not upon specialists, but upon surcr-
tendents OF the Poor, who elected 10 Office and
are continually being changed Miss Binlnger made
few remarks regarding the superiority Of the State
institutions over those controlled by the counties
Dr. Jacob the well-known New-York physician
Endorsed in few words the statements made by
Professor Chandler and Miss Biningsr. Dr. Loui
secretary of the State Medical Society presented
petition signed by large humber Of The leading
ply sclans Of Ncw-York, favoring the plan Osca1
Craig, OF Rochester also spoke In favor OF the bin