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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
COMPLAINT AGAINST A CONTRACTOR.

President Colt, Of =: Commission OF Charities
yesterday reported to the Board that James W. Brkett
was violating his contract in many particulars in
building the storage reservoir at st. Jolmland Tho
contract called for 1000 yards OF puddlcd clay. but
there in the reservoir. He had made angles
where straight lines should be TO get feet
of construction in the work. There toe In the
wall There was no crushed stone In the cement
wall. but round pebbles instead The wall was from
three 10 six inches thick instead of twelve, the
contract called for and the stones In the base
rot rectangular were Of every shape and only about
half the proper thickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09

Jones-where is Brown. Miss smith
The beautiful Miss SInitll-Oh, he has gone home,
believe 90
Jones-Indecd why that
The H. Miss s.-Oh, because | wouldn't walk with
him. So ridiculous. ! couldn't walk with man
covered with tar.
Jones-of course not. How did he get into that
messf
The d. Miss s.-Clmbing some palings DO pick me
HoWer fancied.-lJester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
BIRDS AND OSTRICH TIPS.

Finest quality large Black Birds,
Blue and Green Merles, natural and
shaded Starlings and small natural
Birds in all cOlOrs-cOst to import from
$3.50 to $3.50 per dOzen-reduced to
As cts. per bunch.
Extra quality Black Ostrich Tips,
regular 9S ct. goods, at AS cts. per
bunch.
Extra fine quality Black Ostrich Tips
and small Black Head Tips, regular
S1.25 goods, at 70 cts. per bunch.
Extra quality Black Ostrich Tip
Bands of six tips each, regular s1.4S
goods, at SO cts. each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09

street-car Courtesy.-A 'saow faced woman. with
veath OF freckles on her long nose entered an Aus
tin street-car. There eight or ten wenursseI
gentlemen in the car. but none OF them snowen any
reasonable time, she remarked with asperity'
"Ef any Of you gaoots air waiten Tor me 10 slua,
I'm your lgps YOU are suckcdn crowd. for want you
10 understand am lady from the ground up. =.
A dread that she was not IN earnest about no, slp
ting I'm their laps caused six of the gentlemen 10 aSe
the car.--lTexas snungs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
BLACK AND COLORED
SILKS.
Extraordinary Offering of $500
Yards.

500 yards heavy Black Satin
Duchesse, and 500 yards heavy Black
Surah Silk, embroidered with colored
and white designs, sl.25 quality, for
S1.O0 per yard.
1000 yards extra heavy Black Surah,
with cOlOred and white embroidered
figures, S1.50 quality, for S1.25 per
yard.
1000 yards Black Silk Regence,
$3.50 quality, for s1.OO per yard.
300 yards 22-inch Drap d'Alma,
black, s1.25 quality, for sl.OO per yard.
500 yards 21-inch Black Satin Re-
gence, s1.25 quality, for S1.0O per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
FRENCH UNDERWEAR.
Made to orr Order IN Paris

Beautiful and delicate garments,
made by hand; material and designs
entirely new, and different from any
thing hitherto shown in this city.
Also a handsome assortment of Silk
House Waists, Matinees, &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
LACE CURTAINS.

NeW Patterns at NeV Prices.
Swiss TambOur Curtains, $500 to
$500 per pair.
Renaissance Curtains, $3.50 to
$4,000.
Point Lace Curtains (real Brussels),
$500 to $4,000.
Cluny Lace Curtains, just received,
S4.75 to S23.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
PICTURES.
Remarque Proof -Etchings

RemarQue Proof Etchings
by eminent American artists-pub-
lished to sell at $4.00-our price $500
each.
100 Photographs, popular subjects,
in white and gold frames, 1Sx22, s1.75
each; regular price $3.50.
Picture Frames of all kinds made to
order. Portrait frames a speciality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
SPACHTEL EMBROIDERED
LINENS,
At Less than Half their Cost.

A manufacturers samples of Spach-
tel Embroidered Linen DOylies,
Squares, Trays, Buffet and Table
Scarfs, Tea Cloths, &C., the finest goods
made, at less than half cost.
Also over 200 Fringed Tea Cloths,
cOlored borders, SKA, Sx10 and SKI,
for Sl.4S, S19S and 1898.
100 SxlO Red Border Sets, for S3.3S
per set; reduced from $3.50.
One case pure Linen Glass Cloth,
8 IL cts. per yard; reduced from
IL 1-2 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
CLOVES.

Ladies' S-buttOn Mousquetaire
Suede Gloves, tan, brown, gray and
black, $3.50 per pair.
Ladies' 4-buttOn Reindeer Riding and
Driving Gloves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
FOE RIFTYHOUSEWIVES.

Genuine German Homemade
Linens, Hand Henstitched.
Stamped Scarfs-
16x9O inches, were s1.45; now 90
cts.
16x72 inches, were s1.25; now 70 cts.
16x54 inches, were $l.O0; now SO cts.
Stamped Squares, 16x16 inches, were
80 cts; now 20 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
BLACK GOODS.

Rough Cheriots ana Cancels HAIR,
in all grades, from 30 cts. to $3.50 per
yard.
A large assortment of black and
gray and black and white effects in
mixtures, plaids and stripes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
CLOTH DEPARTMENT.

Choice Styles 1n CTO0ElngS,
in light and colored Brooches, Plaids
and Stripes.
50-inch Astrachans, from $3.50 to
$1,000 per yard.
24-inch Velutina Cords, in choice
colors, new and stylish material for
full dress and trimming, S1.25 per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
IzaAMMMM1M
IMPORTING RETAILERS,
Fulton st., opposite DeKalb Ave-,
BROOKLYN.
BROOkLYN N.

The system OF selling every article nj
small profit. hut OF n thoroughly
reliable quality, Is a ruling priis.
ciple Of this firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
MILLINERY.
Uutrinlnsed VeIUet Hats, % Cents.

A large assortment of fine Velvet
Hats, in large shapes, black, brown,
myrtle, navy and Olive-regular 1925
oOOds-reduced to 90 cts. each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
BLANKETS.

100 pairs Scarlet and White ia
pure Wool Blankets, $500 per pair /;
reduced from 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
ROCKERS.

n Large and Vdried assortment
of High and Low-back Rockers, with
and without arms, mahogany finish
and oak, upholstered in tapestry and
plush, some with plush cushion backs,
all highly polished frames, $3.50, $500,
S4.25, $500, $3.50, 5000 and upward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
JAPANESE SCREENS.

Bamboo Fire Screens, Sl.30.
Japanese Gold Embroidered Screens,
A folds, 5 10 feet high, $500; largest
size, 1925.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
FLANNELS,

TIA " " ELO,
At 20 Per Cent. Less Than Cost.
90 pieces fine Embroidered Flannels,
colored and white, from 30 cts. to S1.25
per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09

AS expected with confidence at the time the
call was extended TO him, the Rev. DR.. Gregg has
accepted the invitation OF the Lfay cite Avenue Piespy
terisn Church, and will become DIR. Cuylers sue
cessor. 1t is matter Of speculation In some quarters
whether, If Dr. Gregg had never been called to inc
PAX Street Church in Boston, this leading church In
Brooklyn would ever have thought OF him as pos
sibuty when its pulpit became vacant In speoiai
and not invidious sense, it may be said that the
Boston church discovered DR.. Gregg. He had been a
pastor in New-York City for well toward score OF
years, but In a denomination (the Reformed Presby
teran) which commands little attention. and OF even
the existence Of which not few intelligent people
know nothing. BY becoming C0ngregatioDaist when
ne had an opportunity, DIR. Gregg has at length
become regular Presbyterian and the pastor OF one
OF tho most important churches Of that denomination
in the country. 1t may be added that it required
nan OF more than ordinary ability and force OF char
seter 10 attract the attention Of church like TINT In
Boston which made Dr. Gregg its minister.
Fatal accidents have been rare on the Brooklyn
elevated roads, which have been in operation
for nearly five years The one which occurred at
the Cumberlandst station of the Kings County line
the other night Is first Of the kind that has hap
pcned so far as can remember Rut there have |
been number Of the same sort in New-f0rk OF
tourse the company it's servants admit no respon
uhity when a passenger attempts to board train |
Aer 1t has started and cllngs TO the gate until he Is
sEspt by the railing At the end OF the platform ana
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
HUMAN LIFE CHEAP.
Stanley Says Every Pound of Ivory Costs a
Human Life.

Stanley Says Every Pound of Ivory Costs a
Human Life.
New YoRK. May 93.-Scribner'sM Maga.
zine for June will contain long article
by Henry M. Stanley, dealing with some
of the more interesting and exciting in
cidents of the expedition for the relief Of
Enin Pasha.
Mr.. Stanley expresses admiration of
Enin. SAYING that before his final depo-
sition Emin had acquired an amount and
quality of power which he was disposed
to put to useful purpose. He had in
creased his store of knowledge, and was
n model of tact and civiiity, but he devel-
oped sentiment to degree which made
him incompetent to live up to all his OPP
portunities.
Referring to the treatment of the
natives. Mr.. Stanley says the habit of
regarding the aboIigines rs nothing Det-
Ter than slaves must be utterly sup
pressed before any semblance of civih-
zation can be seen among them.
After describing some slave raids, he
said: There is only one remedy for
these wholesale devastations Of African
aborigines. and-that is the solemn com
bination Of England. Germany. France
Portugal South and East Africa and
the Congo state against the introduction
of gunpowder into any part of the con-
tinent. except for the use of their owE
agents, soldiers or employees. or seizing
upon every tusk of ivory brought out,
as there is not % single piece of ivory
which has been gained lawfully. Every
.pound weight has cost the life Of a
Human being
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Condensation of Interesting Items ON
Various Subjects.

Condensation Oh interesting Items ON
Various Subjects.
Five miners were killed by falling rock
near Calumet, Mich.
Ignatius Murray was arrested at Beach
Bottom, w. Va, for the murder of Philip
Martin,
Henry Swindell, wealthy citizen OF
Allegheny City, Pa, cut his throat from
ear to ear.
An extensive cave, with spacious apart
ments, has been discovered near Wheeling,
West Virginia,
+, L. Kaumear cashier Of gas company,
was arrested at Warren, Pa, on the charge
of embezzlement
Hon. N. r. Hysell, speaker of the Ohio
house of representatives, is seriously ill at
Hot Springs, Ark.
BY decision of the Montana supreme
court the Republicans secure the Offices in
Silver Bow county.
II. 0. Wilson, a prominent citizen of
Maryville, Tenn, was shot by a man Sc
creted under his bed.
Sullivan has accepted the offer Of the
new Virginia Athletic club (S25,00O to
fight McAuliff and Jackson.
AuIusi, RpunN Al AAOALtISOANg
was sentenced, at Philadelphia, to six
months imprisonment for libel.
At Chicago James Hendrickson tried TO
kill his daughter, probably fatally wound
ing his wife and killed himself Jealousy
was the cause.
The New Jersey legislature has passed
the Marsh ballot reform bill. IL allows
the distribution of ballots outside of the
polling places.
BY a freight wreck near Altoona, Pa,
Engineer Boyd was killed Brakemen
Hauser Olemine and Fireman Baker were
seriously injured.
George S. Turner. of Seattle, Wash,
was arrested at New York. lie is charged
with embezzling $4,000 from the funds
sent at the time of the Seattle fire.
Clifton Halden. convicted in Red Wood,
Mimi. of the murder Of Frank Dodge, in
1888. was sentenced by the governor to be
hanged on June 27, before daylight.
A Chicago capitalist is making arrange
ments to transport fancy woods from
South America TO Chicago via the St.
Lawrence river, Canadian canals Gnd
lakes.
]. Twohey, superintendent of the Upper
Coos railroad, in Nsw Hampshire, and a
section man were killed by a wrecking
train going down with an undermined
bridge.
Two negroes fought duel with Win
chester rifles near Kingilsher, /. 7. One,
named Moore, received bullet in the
heart. His slayer, who escaped, is un-
known.
The grand lodge Of the Ancient Order OF
United Workmen Of Iowa is in session.
The report shows a membership OF 5000.
This Is the grand lodge which seeded from
the National order In 1881.
Baron Joachim Won Rose. wealthy
Germnn no5leinan, who has resided IN
Chicago for about twenty years, Is seeking
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
Census Mail Goa. Free.

WASHINGTON, May 90. President
Harrison has signed an act pro
viding that all mail matter, of whatever
class, relative to the census, and ad-
dressed to the census Office, to the super
intendent of census, his chief clerk,
supervisors or enumerators, shall be
transported free by registered mail. By
this act supervisors can send schedules
registered to their enumerators, and
enumerators can return them in the
same way. The census Office is anxious
that postmasters throughout the coun-
try should take notice Of this, as it may
be necessary for supervisors to avail
themselves of the provisions of this act
before the postmasters have time to re-
ceive official notification of its passage
from the postoffice department.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
Foreign Notes.

The reichstag has adjourned until
June g.
The queen has ordered a portrait Of
Stanley to be painted by Angei.
Mr.. Gladstone has rented the Raith es-
state at Kirkaldy, Scotland, where he in
tends TO spend the coming autumn.
The telegraph line connecting Tonquin
and China by way of Yunnan, capital OF
the province of the same name, has been
opened for business.
The correspondent of The London Daily
News at Athens, declared that sthe
raising of the siege in Crete Is merely
nominal, and Turkish excess continues.
The Swiss Federal council has decided
that when an alteration of the eonstitu-
tion is demanded by 5000 citizens the
question will be submitted to popular
vote
The British gunboat Thrush com
manded by Prince George, son of the
Prince of Wales, has sailed to join the
British naval squadron in American
waters.
Dispatches from Acheen say that the
Dutch lost three killed and fourteen
wounded in futile attempt to recover a
position from which they had been driven
by the natives The latter lost fourteen
killed
The engineers and fremen employed In
running the pumping engines ut the mines
in Pilsen, Bohemia have stopped work,
fearing violence at the hands of the strik.
ing miners. All mine work is stopped In
consequence
In conversation with deputies, Chancel-
In,. Nn, .ys faH L..
ment could not think OF entirely rescind-
ing the Alsace passport regulations, but
that il would allow certain indulgence in
that direction.
II is stated upon official authority in
Berlin that the government intends to
create labor information bureau similar
in it's workings to that In operation in
England. The idea OF its establishment
originated with the emperor.
II is learned that the policy of Chancel-
lor Won Caprivi comprehends a scheme
for the levying of an especial tax upon
Germans, resident in the country who are
ineligible for military service, and upon
those subjects of the empire, who hold
their residence abroad
The Freissinnige Zeitung calculates that
by the various additions TO the German
army contemplated by the military bill,
together with the augmentations for
which permission has already been granted
the peace footing Of the army will be in
creased by 10000 men.
The persistent agitation Of the Crofters
in the county of Caithness, the most north
erly portion Of the mainland of Scotland,
has resulted in an enormous reduction OF
their rents, In many cases TO the extent OF
practically restoring the condition which
existed when the land was held In com
mon by the various communities
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
HERE'S NERVE.
Scheme to Take Possession Of
Lower California
And Declare 1t an Independent
Republic,

After which 1t Was to he Annexed to the
United States-The Project Said to Have
Been Backed by Wealthy Capitalists.
May Result in President Dlaz Demand
ing an Explanation.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23. Details of a
conspiracy to take possession of Lower
California by filibusters and form an in
dependent republic, which is afterward
to be annexed to the United States, have
been published. The scheme is said to
be backed by wealthy capitalists, and
contemplated sending large numbers of
revolutionists under the guise of rail-
road laborers into the country, the seiz-
ure of Ensenada, the capture of the
Mexican man-of-war and founding a
provisional government. A wealthy resi-
dent of Minneapolis is said to be heavily
interested in the affair.
May Demand an Explanation.
The Chronicles special from Los
Angeles gives number of interviews
with prominent citizens on the alleged
filibustering scheme which is represent
ed to have the annexation of Lower Cali
fornia to the United States as its OBJ
jective.
Mr.. G.. A. Deloy, resident of Ensen-
ada said: "The expose will create
intense. excitement on the peninsula,
and, in my opinion will result in Presi-
dent Diaz demanding an explanation
from the state department, and proba-
bly, demand from the Mexican gov
ernment that the conspirators be pun
ished.n
Mr.. Deloy thought the exposure would
result in serious damage to the interests
of Americans on the peninsula. but that
the greatest sufferers would be the En-
glish stockholders in the Mexican Land
and Colonization company, as they were
likely to lose by forfeiture the large con-
cessions granted by the Mexican gov
ernment. 1t was possible, too, that the
company's property at Ensenada, Ala
mo and other places would be confis-
Gated. 1t is Mr.. Deloy's opinion that, as
soon as the news reaches Ensenada the
company's officers there will be ar
rested.
Mr.. A. K. Coney, the Mexican consul
general in this city, speaking ON the
same subject. said: There is no fear
of the filibusters attaining their object
either by peaceful or warlike means.
do not believe that the cordial feelings
existing between the United States and
Mexico, promoted largely through the
efforts and by the wisdom of President
Diaz, can in any way Se interfered with
through the efforts of half dozen ad-
ventnrers whose sole object is to make
money while their dupes suffer"
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
The eeARlNo SEA QUESTION
Btill Open for AdJustmens-Great Brit
aims Proposition Rejected.

stiIl Open for AdJustment-Grea Brit
aims Proposition Rejected.
NEW YORK, May 23.-m special to
The Herald its Washington correspond
ent say.
l learn that at the cabinet meeting it
was decided to reject the British propo-
sition submitted three weeks ago for q
settlement of the Behring question. Secre-
tary Window was decidedly opposed to
the acceptance of the proposal-frst
because its provisions were deemed by
him entirely inadequate to secure the
professed object Of preserving seal life
In Behring sea, and, second, because it
virtually ignored the established posi-
tion of the United States In that sea
arising out of its ownership OF the parti-
ally surrounding shores and of part Of
the islands within the sea- the possession
of a universally recognized boundary line
which included in the cession to the
United States the very part of the sea
wherein alone this country has sought
to exercise territorial jurisdiction; the
inheritance from Russia of a continuous
claim of jurisdiction never directly
questioned nor successfully assailed, and
the undoubted right that the United
States has to the exercise of a reason
able police jurisdiction to protect its
own property and interests in the
Behring sea and secure to itself the nat
ural use and profit thereof.
Secretary Blaine did not advocate an
acceptance of the proposal and thought
it probably that further negotiations
would abate the Canadian contentious
kh. xDneSAf-rx n TT.asfaI
States. The British proposal, being
without support from either of the two
departments Immediately concerned
with it, necessarily met with rejection,
like fate with that which overlook the
preceding American proposal in the
council of the government of Canada.
understand that in neither case was
an acceptance of the proposal anticipated
by the party submitting it, but that the
only result expected from the exchange
of proposals was the bringing of the par
ties a little nearer together by the elm
ination Of some Of the points of differ
ence. To some extent, according to my
information, this expectation has been
realized, SO that the negotiations are
really in better state, notwithstanding
the rejection of the counter proposals,
than at the beginning.
l am advised that the next step in the
negotiations will be the discussion and
settlement of the details connected with
with the action of joint commission Of
experts to prepare and submit to the
two governments full project as the
basis Of treaty by which the whole ques-
ton can be permanently settled,
1t is possible that the government of
Russiamay be directly represented in this
commission OF experts, but that is a
matter which has not received any con-
sideration, and is altogether likely to be
governed by the wishes of that govern
ment at the proper time.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
Opinion of Omcials.

SAN DIEGO. CAL, May 23.-United
States Marshal Gard and Collector of
Customs Berry expressed themselves as
being satisfied that a well organized
scheme has been maturing, in pursuance
of which Mexican officials of Lower Cal
ifornia were to have been seized. This
action, it is believed, would cause an
uprising of the dissatisfied residents Of
Lower California. Among the state
ments published in connection with the
affair is one to the effect that the Inter-
national company was to further the
project, and 800, 900 was to be expended
FOR arms and ammunition by an agent who
is in New York for that purpose.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-23
a f,hinese NatIonaI nank.

LONDON, May PA dispatch from
Shanghai to The Standard says it is re-
ported on good authority that an inn
portant Chinese bank viii soon be start
ed, with branches at all the ports of the
country. An American bank IL be-
lieyed TO be chiefly interested in the en-
terprise. Promises have been received Of
a large amount of native capital to sup
port the new concern.