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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
WHY LORENZO g. WOODHOCSE IS RETIRING.

Lorenzo g. Wopdhou-c, the Ncw->orh member 81
the biz dry good, firm of Marshall. Field Coz Oh
Chicago Will shortly retire from any conne'u"h WIN
the house and from active lie The report was ''
circulation yesterday that he intended 10 pursue t'
conrs hccausc Of dl,,atsfacti0n with the management
Of the bushes, by Mr. Field, especially To the price
emitting policy Of the latter. This. however, was
,trenuousIy denied by MIR. Woodhouae yesterday
lie said that that report was absolute booi- He
reason for retiring, lie added, wa simply ueSHe l."
got out Of active business, and his connection with the
firm, Of Marshall Field a co. had always been OF
the most pleasant nature. III health was another
reason given for his retirement.
Mr.. Woodhoasc has been IN business for over
twenty five years. lie IN the employ Of George
Bis, 4 GO. when the firm Of Field. Palmer q Letter
Marshall Field. Potter Palmer and h. Il. Letter Mr.
Nondholsc was also made partner III NE nIHl.
potter Palmer and /. L. Letter are bOth millionaire,
and Mr. WoOdhou,e is credited also with beng IN
tle best Of financial conditions. lie Is mchDcr ol
the Union League Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
DRUNKEN SAILORS ATTEMPT MURDER.
A THRILLING ENCOUNTER on sHIPBoARD IN
LIVERPOOL HARB r.

THRILLING ENCOUNTER on SHIPBOARD IN
LIVERPOOL HARB1R
Boston. jan % CspcciaD-Captain NJ Ross, Of the
schooner Caroline yought Just arrived in Boston
Harbor tells Of thrilling encounter with two OF MS
crew while near Liverpool. just bepre sailing. lie
said: The weather bad enough, but part OF
my 4 heavy gale Of wind drove
me into Liverpool on December l.. and | thought
would improve the opportunity by laying IN a
fresh stock Of Early the next afternoon two
II the crew, Albert Tecl and ~ Coomb~, asked per
mission to go on shore. 1t was granted them, bur
they were told TO come aboard at once upon the
clearing up Of the weather. The storm cleared away
by . O'Clock but the men failed to tura up. Abou'
: o'clock | sent Of the crew on land 10 hunt up
the two sraggcr, They returned in their boat TO the
vessel in a short time. but without the men, ana We
at once prepared 10 get under way.
We were hardly started before the shouts Of the
two men could be heard. Again sent boat after
them II was not until the boat with the two
straggcrs was almost alongside the schooner that
suspected there might be any trouble brewing Their
first movement upon getting on deck verified my
suspicious. They both came al me a If they would
tear me 10 pieces. In my efforts 70 quiet them
succeeded in turning Coomb>'s attention away, ana
he made for james Person. who fell on the deck WIN
the cry: I'm stabbed IN the heart 10y TINS uHr
rcele attention was drawn the othN way, ana WIN
spring he fOI the wounded man 10 finish NM a.
he expressed IT, | had Just drawn my revolver
bound not T. let the trouble go further when moro
Of the on deck and the drunken wrctche'
xcre tied Examination showed a cut on Person
two and three iuchc, deep. Just above his hip was
another great cash, while near his spine were found
three cuts and there were several scratches on MS
arm and lex.
awaiting trial. which has been set for next June. |
am thankful that the drunken men had only dull
knife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
A MISER FOUND FROZEN ~ HIS HOUSE.
THE SEQUEL TO SERIES OF MYSTERIES II
HOPKINTON, NEw.HAMPSHIRE.

THE SEQUEL TO SERIES OF MYSTERIES II
HoPKINToN, NEw.HAMPsHIRE.
BOSTON JAN % tSpeciaD-A dispatch to "The
Journal from ITopkintOn y. H.. says: AT West
IIopkinton this forenoon, Frank Ioyt observed that
no smoke issued from the chimney OF his neghbor'
Perley Beck. on searching the house. Mr.. Hoyt iouhd
a door unlocked, and discovered the frozen body OF
Beck in the bedroom The corpse lay on the bed with
the clothing on. excepting boot. The feet hung
over the edge OF the bed and the uplfted,
as If the man had died in great suffering. The only
indication OF possible foul play was bad bruise over
one eve. The authorities were promptly warned ana
a thorough search Of the premises was made Ihere
we're no indications Of outside persons having VISITED
The house. II is supposed however that Beck, VINO
hermit and mser had considerable money
concealed in his house, which could have furnished
motive for the robbery. Beck was last seen alive on
Tuesday. He was about seventy-ive years old, and
had been a resident Of this town for many year.
The community here is not excited over the tragedy
but people saying many damaging Things con
corning him, one Of which is that he ha, not left a
friend in the whole town. Many years ago he en-
ployed young hou>ekeeper and after she
had served him faithfully long time, he turned her
away without cent Of wages. subsequently hearing
that she would bring a civil suit against him. he
transferred the title Of all his property to brother
Calvin Beck, a scltocacher of New York City. After
ward he wished to take back the property, but his
brother refused 10 give up. Calvin came TO tl' tow
with hi, wife nine wears ago and made HI, home with -
brother. The three quarrcled and one day Mr, beck
found burned 10 death IN the house. The position
in which she discovered ana other circumstances
tended t. indicate that she was murdered but the
authorities unable 10 obtain evidence suhcIent
T. warrant arrest. The brothers continued %
quarrel the title to the property, and about "A
year after the death of the wife, CALVIN Beck suddenly
disappeared and from that day - this people here
have had ne tidngS Of any kind concerning him.
Perley told the ncighbors that Calvin went TO North
Wcare and took the cars there for New York City,
but the station agent there said that there was no
truth in the story. Calvin owned considerable
one Of the markets"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
WYOMING COUNTY FARMERS ORGANIZING.

Warsaw, y. y. Jan - lSpcciaD.-The farmers Of
wyoming County have organized for the protection OF
their interests II is partisan association, ana
was brought about by suggestions made here at tho
Farmers Institute. under the auspices Of the New
York state Agricultural society. IL decided 10
call th, league The Wyoming Comfy Farmers Club
John b. smaIwood. of Warsaw, elected president
for A year: Benedict Brooks. secretary. For some
reason a treasurer not deemed a necessary ad'
iunct 10 the club sixteen vice presidents TO be a
committee permanent organization, each town in the
county thus having representation among the clubs
officers. one resolution proposed that this committee
was too late, attempt will be made this winter
10 see that the countys two legislators both lawyers,
carry the sentiments of the farmers who elected
them. Tie subject of discussion for tho
next meeting is 10 be Equalization in
the Distribution Of Taxation This was proposed
by William Bristol. II urged that auxiliary clubs
be formed in every town in the county. Colonel
~ b. Lawrence, president of the New York state
Association Of County Agricultural societies and
Of the Wyoming Agricultural society, who
was 10 be no cut and dried affair, worked by
political ring An address on sOiling.' by +. ;.
Peer Of Mount Morris. y. " was listened 10 with
interest. From circular that Livingston County
farmers had received he said. il Is thought that
attempt was ice made at Albany this winter 10 do
away with the state Experiment station lie thought
this station a good thing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26

The Rev. Louis ;. Osborne. the new rector of
Trinity Church, will preach today for the first time.
lie arrived from Europe in the steamer Anchorla
yesterday. lie formerly rector Of Trinity Church.
Chicago.
Peter Campbell. who formerly conducted a paper
mill in Bloomfield ave. died Friday. He Wa born
in Perth, Scotland, in 1900 and cmigraed 10 America
in Is27.
Winfield Hancock Command No. II, Union Vet
Grams Union. Department d. fled articles of ncorpora
ton with the County Clerk yesterday. The officers
arc Colonel f. l.. Fielding: lieutenant colonel. George
Beyhcrt major VI. \. +. Price: chaplain H. Martin :
surgeon. John Stchcr: Quartcrmaster. A. L. Mckinley
adjutant, y. NJ johnson; officer Of the guard. L. f.
sutton.
The Rev. John f. Potter. rector Of Christ Church
East Newark. Is IN at It Barnabas Hospital.
The New Jersey confectoncrs have formed state
association t. raise the price Of candy and t. prevent
retail dealers from cutting prices.
j. \. McCrath, of the Hudson Comfy Board Of Free
holders. has Prepared bill to be- presented 10 the
legislature authorizing the frccholdcr 10 issue bonds
to the Of for the purpose Of erecting
a new insane asylum the present one being too small
properly 10 accommodate IT, inmates.
The Jersey city Baseball Club ha> engaged Hobart
Van Ar,tinc to play third base. Van Artine Jed
the third bacmcn # the Tr state League last season.
and he Is considered rising young player.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26

No. l2S West J6ti->t., NcW-IOrk
back Of into the throat. tho constant e1ore
to dislOdge something that seemed to be stickra
there, 50 that ! could not get IL up or down.
My throat became very much affected: nearly
every evening would get 30 hoarse that could not
speak above whi>pcr-tlere were buzzing ard roar
Ing noises in the My eyes became veal. dim
and watcry. Ny stomach was affected, food scenes
rest IL like lead.
The disease seemed to have got such hold on mo
that il affected all
Il had no energy ambition to do anything AL.
though slept well did not rest, would feel more tired
upon rising than before going Ia led. was always
chilly at night matter how warmly clothed ate
we'll. but received nOurishment; the food seemed
TO do me good.
Il had read In the papers the statements Of many
people who affected nearly exactly a. ! had
been and who had been treated and cured by Drs.
Copeland a Blair.
- called upon them and placed yself under their
Very soon began to notice a decided improve
mcnt IN my condition and knew that was going 10
get well.
Now feel strong and healthy. No more aches
pains. The cough has left me. Ny head and
throat troubles no longer. get up in the morn
ing feeling refreshed and strong, instead Of tired and
exhausted. a. ! used 10 feel
Miss Ellen eastman lives, stated, at No. 12o
West JOth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
JEWELS AND LACES.

What are your jewels and what are your
laces worth to you If, from undergoing tho
trying Ordeals which fashionable society I'M
poses on its dcvotccs. enough 10 test the phys
ical strength and endurance Of the most ro-
bust, YOU break down. lose your health ana
become Il physical wreck, as thousands DO
from such causcsr -
Under such circumstances you would will
ingly give all your jewels and all your laces 70
regain lost health. This you can do II you VIII
but resort 10 the use Of that great restorative
known as Dr. Picrcc's Favorte Prescription.
Thousands Of grateful women bless the DAY
II was made known 10 them.
For all arrangements. irregularities ana
weaknesses peculiar 20 women, II Is the only
remedy. sold by druggists. under positive
guarantee from the manufacturers, that IL
will give satisfaction in every case, or money
will be- refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bOttle-wrapper, aud faithfully
carried out for many years.
An inyigOrating tonic. il inparts strength TO
the whole system. For feeble women gener-
ally. Dr. Picrccs Favorite Prescription Is the
greatest earthly boon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26


The great amount of good done hy the Eastern DIS
pcn,ary which oDcuplc, two rooms ON the second
floor Of lc old E-eN Market building, is appreciated
by comparatively few people This dirpenoary' when
j. one of The oldest medical charlie, IA the United
state, i, ln one of the mos, dcn,ch populated parts
of tn, ,y and la, never asked AID from the general
public before The trustees are now compelled =
appeal b. the public. however. because the CITY
authort,-, hlNc offered the Essex Market building
Tor sale ana the depcusary officers are forced To pro
vide a permanent home for the dspcnsary and have
purchased a plot OF ground o-Aii feet on the north
west corner of l.roomc and Essex st., and have
l., gun the construction Of dl- pcnsary building Which,
when finished, Will Dee complete and adequate Tor the
purpose and viii furnish model for similar buildings
Tho Eastern D,pcn,ary during the year loe0
treated 81 Us patient, lOG.si7 times, work that
has never been exceeded II Is asserted except al tie
great medical institution, Of Vienna, Paris and London
The patient, treated were largely recently arrived
immigrant, who rarely became chronic charity seekers
l cut ycar- most epidemic, that have visited New
York have started among aud spread from the people
living lu the district where the Eastern Dlpcnsary
l., The Board OF Health ha, gratefully acknowledges
the aid that 10 has received from uc dp'h'ay III Us
efficient efforts To- check the spread of contagious dis
case, 800 ,
The ,pen~arv now needs 10000 - finish and
fully c1uip the building which IA, been begun, and
aprral. To- the reader, Of The Tribune for assistance
Contributions may be sent 10 r. Il. Crosby, treasurer
No - Nassau.st Ncw-l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26

4 boy about Twelve years Old who carried Satchel
,,u ~ clotbcs and dd not seem 10 know where he
ougbt 10 TO- attracted the notice Of Policeman Smyth
in Wcstst. on Friday evening. The boy shd ne was
Tommy Grant and on his way to the nome OF
his sister somewhere in Philadelphia. brother
who was an actor, had promised TO meet nm III TINS
city, he said The youngster told several clever ihIse
hoods yesterday and kept the police teegfaphhg IL
qulres here and there until late In the afternoon
when Detective AIlmndingcr Of Philadelphia, arrived
at the Central once and identified him a. Leonard IL
Fletcher, IT,. Of "A wcllknOwn lawyer al 40. ,'-I
Park ave, Philadelphia. The boy ran away from nome
On Friday morning and sold some OF Ms ia'hei >
books 10 dealer named Grant, getting enough money
TO enable him 10 buy ticket 10 New ork' DC
tective Allmindngcr took him home last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
ANOTHER LADY SPEAKS.
AN INTERESTING TALK WITH MISS ELLEN
EASTMAN. OF FIFTY.sIxTH STREET.-THE
STATEMENT OF A BROOKLYN BOY WHO
HAD LOST HIS HEARING.

any trouble came about three years ago.
think it from series of colds, as know no other
cause. would catch cold upon the slightest ex-
posture and sometimes without any apparent cause.
In fact seemed to be taking cold all the time
The speaker Miss Ellen eastman, resides at No.
12o West Fifty-sIxthst.
Continuing she said: AS near can tell you
it began with cloggng up of the lose. first on one
side, then the other Sometimes watery discharge
dull pain over the and more or less coughing.
1t was not long befCre the trouble extended to
my chest. The paBs would rush through my chest
under my shoulder blades. Sometimes there would
be pains in my limbs 1t would hurt in my chest
when l would cough.
And that cougll-it seem'd IL never could
get entirely rid of it. / wOuld have shocking cough
ing spells at night. Something would to be
resting like weight my chest 1 couldn't get
air enough to breathe comfortably. There that
continual hawking and raising of phegm. the dropping
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ladies' and Belmont for the spring and the Jerome,
Hunter and Moshou for the fall Of 1891.
4 PROMINENT INSURANCE MAN SHOT
HIS SUBORDINATE SEEKS TO AvENGE THE BE-
TRAVAIL OF HIS WIFE

TRAVAIL OF HIS WIFE
San Francisco, Jan. 25.-Lous L. Cromwell. presl-
dent of the California Insurance Company, was shot
and badly wounded in his private office, on California
ST. yesterday, by George c. Pratt. general agent OF
the company. The shooting caused great sensation
as il was at first thought the wound was MORTAL
He was removed his house in Oakland shortly alter
the shooting and the surgeons attending MN say
that he will probably recover. Pratt was arrested
and taken TO the city prison.
In explanation of the shooting. Pratt said ne was
recently sent Japan by Bromwell and upon returh
ing one week ago, received from his vile the con-
fesson that she had been scduccd by Cromwell lie
says he afterward obtained evidence conhning ths.
Prior to the shooting Pratt and BrOmweH were aiono
in the private Office of the latter for quarter OF al,
hour during which Pratt says he charged blom"cn
with the crime and then shot him. bOtn men NY
widely known in business and social clrcles' rrde
married twenty years ago to Miss Bcrtha ~,
HULL who adopted child. lie came hcic
from Chicago several years ago, and for tlme Vas
secretary OF the Utah Mining Company lie mas
two sons, the oldest about eighteen. Bronlwei j.
married. and has Of the finest houses IN the city
of Oakland. lie was probably more widely known
i'm insurance circles than any other man on Inc COAST
lie declined 10 make any statement As 10 the cause
of tho shooting Pratt said that one of his principal
reasons fer his act grew of the fact that his wife
by reason Of her betrayal has become insane. lie
was released this afternoon on $4,000 ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
IF ID FOR R0R. 1yG / SAFE

Worcester, Mass. Jan. 25.-John J. Dwycr, who was
arrested in Boston last night by Detective O'Day and
Patrolman Hackctt. charged with drunkenness found
a different charge against him in court to-day. lie
was held In 100000 bonds, the largest ever imposed
in the Central District Court He is wanted for rob
bling the safe Of A. H. Hammond, the organ reed man
ufacturcr. of this city. Dwyer formerly in the
cuplov Of Hammond and knew the safe combination.
The safe was robbed on January II. II Is thought
that two other persons We're engaged I'm the robbery
with pwvcr hut they have not been caught. Besides
80 In money. the burglars took securities worth
@IOOOOO None Of the securities i negOtiabc. and
none OF them has a face value 10 any except
Mr. Hammond. The robbery took place the day after
pay day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26

wIIAr ONE Divide BOY DID.

WIINI ONE IIIIIE IV0 DID.
The Arthur Home fos DcstItut" I'y- has hc'n
incorporated by Anthony Com,tock Robert Tyler. Elm
H. Eop,, Joshua i. Elin-lc. benjamin T. llolnc, and
Ccnrelana kliusic. The idea II the home originated
seven years ago with little Arthur
Holmes son Of l.. J.. Iloluc,, who wa,
bitten by a dog and aftcrWard died from hydrophobi
prcvlou, 10 the time be bitten and also while he
wa, ill., the little fellow saved Dol, pcuulc-. which
bc declared would some DAY 20 toward establishing
a home for poor boy. When hc died hi- parcnt-
resolved carry out their child Wi-Ic, and started
the Institution hy purr la-ng = h0u~c iu Pine Grove
ave Recently another house added and thrty
one bOy- are now there The Enclosure contains nine
acre, Mr.. Tyler. one OF the incorporators. l. 4
nephew of John Tyler formerly President OF the
nitcd states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
RESTORATION OF HEARING.
MORE BROOKLYN INTERVIEWING IN WHICH THU
FATHER ADDS HIS TESTIMONY TO
THAT OF HIS son.

THAT OF HIS son.
My boy has been afflicted with deafness for nearly
fourteen years that 1t Is joyful surprise to me
that he can hear so well now said the father Of
Charles Grant when the writer called him at his
pleasant little home, No. 12O Fushingave.. Brooklyn.
Father is not more surprised than ann said the
young man as he entered the room.
d" l don't know what caused It,. but do know II
has given great deal Of trouble at school, on the
street and at home. ! continually heard roaring
noise in my head there a slight discharge that
,mccd awfully. and people in talking 20 me would
have speak very loud and close up 10 my ear.
d" Ny head achcd constantly, day and night. ana
| had no appetite wllacver-fOOd had no taste az
al-my strength began 10 fail me. and was easily
exhausted.
could sleep fairly we'll but on getting mp In
the morning felt weak. tired and ldngud. with hardly
enough life ambition To- dress my sci-cVen more
tired than when ! went 10 bed.
have been under treatment by Drs Copeland
and Blair about two months. and the good they
have done me can't Dee told I'd Ike 10 tell IL.
Nv hearing is almost good anybody's. I
can now hear without difficulty words spoken In
low tone. eat heartily and my food does me good,
for am much stronger. healthier and brighter.
IL can study with some satisfaction now; that
not the case before.
am well satisfied with my hearing. and my
health is all right and freely consent 70 pub
lcation Of this statement and II may be verified at
any time at my home. No. 100 Flu>hing-ave Brook
Nn.7
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CHARGED WITH SETTING FIRE TO A SHIP.

Philadelphia. Jan. 2j.-The hearing of the ten
sailors charged with conspiracy attempting Ia
burr the schooner Jennie Hardness. Of
Camden. Me-, while she lay at anchor in the harbor
of Manila one of the Philippine Islands, was resumed
before the United states Commissioner here TO day.
Captain Amcsbury and his son, who Is first mate of
the schooner. testified. did also Second Mate Ora
ham and several Of the accused men. The testimony
pointed tO Oscar Oh>en, one of the prisoners, "a mo
man who fire to the can of oil IN the hold OF tho
vessel though. according 10 captain Amesbury's
testimony all the under arrest acted In snllen,
mutnous manner and were probably In the plot To
burn the schooner. The hearing was continued until
Monday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26

Collector Erhardt yesterday received commnnica-
ton from the Treasury Department ndorsiHg his rec
concentration, and also ordering that the rcappiisc-
ment on the lnoleum imported by T. J. Keveney q
Co. be set aside and that the invoice be returned 10
Appraiser Cooper for his reconsideration. and that on
the receipt Of his amended the entries be re
nqudatcd accordingly. This Is that ha, AZ
tractcd attention. The decision Is made by the
Assistant secretary OF the Treasury. lie and Col.
lectOr Erhardt express the opinion that the merchant
appraiser In this not disnterested, and that
the gauge used was incorrect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
TIE REPrBL1CAy LEAGUE or ILLINOIS,

Chicago. Jan. - (spccan.-Prcsiicnt W. W. Tracy.
Of the Young Mems Republican League OF illinois,
has Issued a call for delegate convention OF clubs
to meet at Springfield February - next in the Hall
of II conservatives, Under the constitution each
club wi be entitled three delegates The business
to come before the convention will include the reports
of officers Of the League. the election Of officers and
members Of the Executive committee Tor the ensuing
wear and the election of delegates to the National
League Convention. To be held in Nashville. March
f. 1890. II l. expected That John VI. ThurStOn, of
omaha will attend the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

At a meeting of the National Executive COMMITTEES
of the society of sons of the American Revolution.
held in this city yesterday the admission OF SIX
new states 10 the order reported. making twenty
in all. An application for the organization OF .
branch of the society in New-lork, signed by
Chauncey VI. Depew, General Alexander ;. Webb.
William H. ArnouN the Rev Dr. John VI. Leavn
and others, was acted upon favorably. James otiss
OF New York, elected treasurer general OF the
society The annual congress of the Organization
will take place at Louisville In April.