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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
BLCFFING A ZIG CROWD EASILY.



II "A muu has he bluf the ordinary crow,,
ON almost anything. only old time gambler, know
the full valne OF the bun. was In Madison B..
pince last Wednesday. several business men wcr,
there taking light iunchcOns. Another man came in
wanted and said 80 that everybody could hear him
III bet go that President Harrison does not sign
the World, Fair bill
Nobody took his bet aud he offered TO make II $50
still there wigs no takers. The went out aud the
business men who d heard the blum hogan talking II
all over. one said he never bet another thnt he
didn't believe what the man said. hut the ,pokcs.
man Of the party went to the telephone and called
IN "a new paper Office. and asked II there WA. any
rumor that the President would not sign the iii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
To WAKE 4 COUNT OF THE corxrrY,s MAIL.

Washington, May 2.-During The seven full days
beginning az O'Clock Monday morning MAY o. 500
all postmastcrs throughout the United states have
been instructed by the Postma.t r General 10 talk, a
careful account Of the number Of pieces and the weight
Of paid matter mailed at their Offices with The amount
% postage thereon together with statistics ~ free
matter mailed. There f. 10 be separation through
ont the several classes Of matter between that which
Is mailed To other po,tofccs and that which Is for
local delivery. not only IT, "a statement 70 be made II
the number weight and postage I'm each class. but
also tho number, weight and poSagc In each sub
division 81 each class. In the first class arr letters
wrapped and sealed package. and postal cards The
object sought by the Postmaster General + To obtain
an exact knowledge Of the number. ght and amount
~ postage paid each and every class and subclss
~ matter mailed In the United states during that
week. hy which the work Of The year may b, easily
and accurately c,umatcd Tie Postrra ter General
believes that this Information is essential to a proper
admin. tr 81 m" postal service and ths od he
La mailed - each Of the dloOO postmaster, In the
ncd states and To about 3.iuO aWay postal clerk,
who VIII takc account of matter mailed on tralnSl a
blank form ~ report. which {, 10 be mailed To- tho
IO~unastc Gen raj at the clos, OF the wcch Upon
the receipt -! these reports. detail ~ clerks will
b" mad" &" arrange and t.buaie thrm j. d, st mated
ihat 10 Will r"quir" ~" work 81 twenty clerks for
months 10 complete fnc tahulatons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
COLEMAN & NccOVvItrr

Coleman G. McConville, for six years connected with
the law department Of the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad. died ut his home. No 34s
Twentieth st.. Brooklyn, yesterday. twcntycieh
years. Mr.. McConvllle was, before he studied law
connected with Metropolitan newspapers. and had a
host Of friends. For time he had been a
sufferer from consumption. which caused his DEATH
He leaves wife and two small children. The funeral
viii be held his home In Brooklyn tomorrow, and
the burial will bc In Flatbush Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
CHARLES Il. AnNrN-

The sudden death OF Charles Il. Aborn. a broker Of
this city and old and respected resident Of PLAN
field y. j.. occurred yesterday morning at Planhcm.
Mr. Aborn fell down fight of stairs leading from his
Office at No "a Walls', on Thursday afternoon He
struck heavily upon his head ard received internal
Injuries. lie conveyed 10 his home by a friend
while semi conscious condition. Physicians
failed to revive him after several hours Of medical
attendance and lac died without rgaining conscious
ness. lie was seventy eight years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
In the Spring

Nearly everybody needs good medicine. The i'm
purities which have accumulated in the blood during
the cold months, must be expelled, when the mild
DAYS come and the effect Of bracing air is lost the
body is liable to be overcome by debility some
serious disease. The remarkable OF Hoods
sarsapara and the universal praise 1t has received
make II worthy your confidence. 1t IS the ideal
Spring Medicine Try il this season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington May 2.-Thc President today sent TO
the Senate the following nominations: Daniel Dustin.
Assistant United states Treasurer at Chicago; Frank
d. Currlcr Of New Hampshire, naval officer Of customs
in the district Of Boston and Charlcstown, Mass.
f. PITT Cook Collector Of Customs at Sandusky Ohio
William C. Brace Appraiser II Merchandise District Of
Cuyahoga Ohio: Harrison Reed. postmaster at Taa~
hassce, Fla, vice william r. webster. Withdrawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03

the dividends and interest paid the amount OF the
heating debt and a full and particular description OF
its property and equipments inc oii TURNER er p pny
company for transportation. its schedule OF rates ioF
freight and It's receipts from all sources must DC e
ported to the Commission annually
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
Tint Tired Feeling.

Hoods Sarsaparllla has done me much good, for
which cannot be too thankful Before using, | was
in somewhat debilitatcd state In the summer: but
after using the debility left me and has not returned
since. l very highly recommend Hoods sarsaparilla
TO the Of every one who suffers from debility
(Prof) +. L. REID, School for the Deaf. Omaha, Neb
Last spring | completely tagged out My
strength left inc and felt sick and miserable all the
time. Hoods sarsaparllla cured me- There is moth
ing Ike 1T II. c. BEGOLE, Editor Enterprise, >"
Bccve, Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03

Troy, y. y, May "a thirty milo horse race for
800 side, between Ed" swift and Jimmy" Davis,
ool place to-day. The race was from Glen Falls to
Narrcnsburg and return. The course was nearly all
uphill ono way. Davis Won In two hours one minute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
FIFTEEN DAYS

FIFTEEN DAYS or ABSENCE FOR POSTAL CLERKS
shin,ton. May The Committee on Po,tot
fees and Post Roads unanimously agreed this morning
10 report favorahly General Kctchams bill granting
fifteen DAYS leave Of absence with fun paw 10 clerks
and employees In hrst and second class postoniccs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
nONpS OFFERFD MD AcCErTFD.

Washington. May 9.-Thc bond offers to-day were :
Registered fours- $50 900. S1I 600. at 49,
upon foufs $3.50. ~ 800. $4,000 al loo
coupon four and one halls ~ 900. NJ lO1 -
Registered four and one halls s1O 600 $500 915
600. SIi 900. at 1903 IL.
All the offers were accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
MAJOR OHIO e. MIcuArrIs L. s.A.

MAJOR OHIO l.. MICHAELIS, L. ). A.
Washington, May THE War Department informed
this morning that Major Ohio II. Michaeh', OF the
ordnance Department died last night at Augusta Me-,
prostraon induced by escape from
drowning in attempting his children last winter
lie been In charge of the Kenncbec Arsenal Me- for
several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In the diagram a continuous line shows the barometer
fluctuations Yesterday observed at the United s,as
Synai Service at this city The dashe inoicAss
temperature noted az Perrys Pharmacy sun Buiaihs'
Tribune Onlce. May 3. a. mThe cold wave "hen ses
I'm after Thursdays shower carried the temperature uo""
70 q degrees Yesterday morning fall OF 80 IN 10 houfs'
hut the mercury 81 in the afternoon the average
,oL, bcng lower than on the corresponding day last
wear and 1871 lower than Thursday FAR "ea'hof
nrSyailcd with low humidity. -, ...,,v n.
warmer generally fair weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
FOR RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.

Washington. May 2.-Mr. Hit to-day reported to
the House from the Committee Foreign Affairs a
substitute for the resolution referred to the committee
"to promote commercial union with Canada The
committee recommends the adoption Of the following
declaration of readiness to take up the whole subject
Of commercial intercourse whenever Canada desires
to have unrestralned trade between the two counties
Resolved. That whenever II shall he duly certified
10 President of the United states that the
ment OF tho Dominion OF Canada has declared a dc
sire Ia into such commercial arrangements with
the United states ~ would icsuo IN the complete
moval OF all duties upon trade between Canada and
the United states he shall appoint three Commissioners
70 meet those who may be likewise designated % rep
resent the Government Of Canada 10 consider the best
method OF extending the trade relations between
canada and the United States and 90 ascertain on
what terms greater freedom Of intercourse between the
two COMMITTEES hest bc secured. and said cOmrni,
siones shall report ~ tho Pre- dcnt who shall lay their
report before Congress.
EXPRESS COMPANIES UNDER INTERSTATE LAW.
Washington, May Ex-senator Vest 10 day introduced
bill 10 amend the Interstate Commerce law by PRO
vidng that all express companies. whether Incorporated
or not shall be placed under the provisions OF that
law and that all such express companies shall make
an annual TO the Commission Of the amount
Of its capital stock and bonds issued the surplus fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
3 Ncnr.ion 10 Mn.lIinrfnu.

Excursion tickets to Washington sold via Jersev
Central heading and H. and o. at 40 trip Tickets
good 10 days East trims Pullman paror and sleeping
cars station foot OF Liberty-st.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-03
ODlTl AIRY NOT


Newburg, n. Y, May . (Special).-James E. Willis,
civil engineer well known In this part Of the State.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
A Statue with a History.

A statue has recently been erected in
Germany which has a pretty history. Ii
is set up at haiserslauteFn TO the memory
Of the late Emperor Frederick. Some
years ago, while still crown prince, he paid
visit to the hospital at Kaiserslautern.
where a number of Protestant ladies care
for sick children. The crown prince went
about in his kindly way, stopping his tall
form to talk with some OF the little ones.
Among them was little cripple, son OF an
infantry sergeant. The crown prince asked
him his name, and when the little fellow
shyly said it was Frederick, the prince
took his little name=ake in his arms
and caressed him. The little boy was at
tracted by the stars and crosses which the
crown prince, who was in uniform, wore
on his breast, and began lingering them
while the prince chatted with him. This
little episode was never forgotten at Kai.
serslautern, aud when the emperor died
they raised his statue with the little boy in
his arms playing with the medals on his
breast The statue, which is of bronze and
little over life size, stands in the quad
rangle of the hospital close by the spot
where he took up the little cripple
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
NIariorie,a IIlneaa.

The day after her party Marjoris was
cross and fretfuL The old lady who lived
next door said that It was badness, and
that she ought TO be punished But instead
of furnishing her Marjorie's mamma held
her in her arms, and rocked her and sang
TO her. After a while we found that Mar
jorie was III, and so we sent for the doctor.
and he said she had scarlet fever.
Well, then they would not let any one
come into the room, lest some other little
girl should get II. And Marjorie's mamma
and papa nuTsed her Tor SIX weeks, aud
she had 70 take a great deal Of medicine
We always used &c taste it frst, to see
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

Nh the CHICKS ana pigs IL mas taken With
out compensation, and all the countless
other obligations which it has incurred
in war and peace.
Government claims present a curious
admixture of misfortune, accident, greed,
patience, millions and pennies One man
wants pay for a steamboat, another for
q horse. Here are the French spoliation
claims, involving fortunes They origi-
mated more than a century ago. All the
original claimants and most of their
heirs are dead. The claims are still Wig
orously pressed, however, by the attor-
neys into whose hands they have fallen.
The contingent fees have in this case
swallowed up the principal. Out there
in the corridor sits poor, patient Billy
McGarrahan. He has beea-Rtting there
for twenty-eight years, waiting and
waiting for congress to do him justice.
Bills for his relief have passed both
branches of the national legislature, but
never in the same congress. His claim,
involving millions, is perfectly just
one. and every one knows it ought TO be
paid. But it never will be, and poor,
patient Billy will probably sit out there
in the corridor till he dies.
Let rs take a glance at a half dozen of
these claims as they come at random out
of one of the many pigeon holes in the
claims committee room. H. W. Keyes
was an enlisted soldier from Wisconsin.
After his discharge he was drafted in a
district of which he was not a citizen,
and paid the $500 communication money.
Then he again enlisted and was griev-
ously wounded Now he wants his $500
back. OF course he ought TO have it,
and if he lives 10 be 200 years old may
get it.
John D. Thome bought at auction in
Louisiana during the war IS 900 worth
of cotton. II was sold through the gov
eminent cotton agent in New York and
the money covered into the treasury.
Thome not getting a cent of il. Thome
was loyal. Concerning the charge that
he has not prosecuted his claim with due
diligence the committee reports:
II seems that very shortly after tie PROPERTY
was taken claimant proceeded At once 70 take
proof as 20 his ownership. etc: that in 1855 ne
sent on his papers containing his proofs 10 his
nephew. then a resident Of Washington aod & law
yer; that he subsequently, but within the time
prescribed by law, placed his claim in the hands
OF one Justin AcCarTy, lawyer practcing in the
court Of elainS for prosecution in the court. who
for some unaocountabIe reason neglected 70 pre-
sent his petition: that in 1850 be enployed Harry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

on-rrnan attorney 70 prosecute MS clam.
ind has been prosecuting it with vigor ever since.
Here is a case which admits of no
doubt Uncle Sam has for twenty-five
years had eight or ten thousand dollars
Of Mr.. Thorne's money. And the
chances are Uncle Sam will keep it. too.
David D. Smith. carpenter and boat
builder, lost his chest of tools in the Fan
ME, sunk at Fortress Monroe. he wants
congress to pay him for the tools S4lO.25,
and he has thus been wanting for many
years.
In Kentucky White, Horton g. Gar
rard had extensive salt works and wells
which Gen. Buell. destroyed to prevent
their falling into the hands Of the enc
my. The only doubt about the business
of the claim was as TO the loyalty of the
claimants. On this the committee say:
All were believed 10 be loyal except Daniel Gar
rard- He was s. years Of age, and took no pains
70 conceal his southern proclivlties- But as he
was the father Of Brig. Gen 7. T Gsrrard. Of the
Federal army, and Of Col James H. Gerrard,
treasurer of the state Of Kentucky, both true and
loyal men, the commissioner was Of opinion that
the virtues OF the sons should overshadow the fol-
lies Of the father
Away back in 1s49 William L. Martin
sold 10 Lieut.. Hawkins, for the use Of
United States troops, herd of cattle
valued at s. 500. Lieut.. Hawkins was out
of funds and could not pay the bill. The
Indians attacked the supply train and
ran away with most OF the cattle after
delivery, and then Lieut. Hawkins be-
came insane, and so continued TIL
death. Therefore Martin wa S never
able to get pay for his cattle. Senator
Spooner, Of the senate claims commit
tee, thinks Martin has a good case. But
he has had a good case for forty years
and it is still unsettled. This claimant
asks Congress TO pay him interest on the
amount OF his claim, but as Senator
Spooner says in bis report, Congress
never pays interest. Uncle Sam, sad to
say, is mean enough to enjoy the use Of
ether peoples money for twenty-five or
fifty years without giving any recon-
pense therefor. 1t is difficult enough to
induce him TO pay back the principal.
Nathan Harris bought in Louisville.
KY, in 1854. at . government sale Of
condemned stores, blankets and other
goods amounting 70 the sum Of g So. so,
and took them 70 his store in Cincinnati.
o., TO be retsiled BE was arrested and
the goods seized by government detect
ives on the charge of unlswfuliy purchas-
ing thaln of soldiers: ha gAR Ananit.Ad
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

ana MS gooos ordered restored by United
States Commissioner Holiday, but in
fact the goods were neverrestored and no
compensation was ever made for them.
a quarter of a century OF earnest effort
on Mr.. Harris part has failed 70 induce
the United States to return him his mo
ney.
Uncle Sam, who We all know is at
times generous and grand, can be as
close in his business dealings as the bark
on tree. he can even be mean. An
drew $. Core thinks 80. Mr.. Core was
IN 1854 collector Of internal revenue in
the wild, mountainous region Of West
Virginia There were rebels and guerriI-
las and outlaws and noonshiners there,
and in collecting the revenue Mr.. Core
took his life in his hands from day 70
day. He collected what he could, but
on settling up with the treasury depart
ment was not only not paid MS salary.
bur was required 70 pay = .j0s out of MS
own pocket because some Of his deputies
had not turned in taxes collected bv them
The claims committee very properly
recommends that Mr.. Core be paid his
salary and that the q. 56s be returned 10
him. In the sweet by and BY perhaps
he VIII get II. Our Uncle Samusl Is a
tough customer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

Of incense is lighted which burns slowly,
and the boy has to remain kneeling until il
Is consumed down 10 a certain point. IL
neither persuasion nor fear OF disgrace has
any effect, then the bamboo cane is tried.
but not until all other means have failed.
The surprising size and shape Of Chinese
spectacles are proof of their native origin,
and not copies from those of Europe. In
deed, spectacles appear 10 have been worn by
the Celestials long before they were in use
among western nations. These spec
tacies are kept in place with silken cords,
with plummets attached 10 them and
passed behind the cars. But fashions
change even in China. and the natives OBJ
serving the superior convenience Of the
spectacles worn by other nations are be-
ginning 70 adopt them; so before long il is
probable that the kind shown in the cut
will be seen 10 more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
Home sod. Water

Tbs introduction q The siph0n has made
. revolution IN summer p0t&biss- Il = DS~
possible 20 procure the nost dsi!ciO1s sods
water for home use. 4 EiDhon q this va
ter kept IN the bos box AIT sddsd 70 any
rich. home made fr14t strip vii make n .
nOuos a refreshing summer drink
The strip which = offen Ieit over after
preservsEg pineapple, p,s@essss, rAs2o.rriea.
strzUbeTries or any 0tbeg frust ahCaId a.
wan - canned AID 49, sEids % - used
with siphOus q sosia water. Nothing
tzstes more dsiiciJus 10 tss rloant2las.
woods CO seaSlGs thGa tas4 hone so4A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
DEVOTED TO THE ENTERTAINMENT
or GIRLS AND BOYS.

The Chinese School Teacher, with His
Great Round Spectacles. and q Fan In
His Hand Instead of Cane-chinese
Children as school.
How would you like schoolmaster like
the gentleman depicted in our cuti How
wise he looks. with his great round specta-
cles, and how funny for schoOlmaster to
have fan in his hand instead OF a cane.
As for the fan, every Chinaman carries
one, but the teacher has also a bamboo
cane, though he seldom uses it, as Chinese
children are most obedient and respectful
to their teachers, who induce them to learn
by kindness and persuasion, and the offer
Of reward to the most deserving.
II a boy is idle or neglects his task then
he is disgraced by being made to kneel at
his seat before the whole school A stick
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
pIaiuor still.

Palmer StilI.
know her face is very plain
u goes against my VII:
But THE fact shes har rich fathers child
To so u palmer stf1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

lie stood beneath the great cornstalk.
Our little 4-year-old,
And pulled the hanging tasSel down
OF fine and silky gold
"Oh, see the corn has golden hair"
He said, ''and see Il shine
And yet il doosn I curl az all
It's not at all like ininei"
II wonder how the corn would Ike
To have the farmer come
And comb and brush Il every day
And curl IL round his thuubl
wish that had hair ike this
That would be always right
Instead Of having tanglcs pulled
Morning. nooa and night"
Little Men and Women
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

Baron Eirsch, Of Paris. who lately
made the munifcent permanent bequest
OF $4,000 a month TO aid poor immi-
grant Hebrews in the United States, is
coming TO America during the autumn
He is reputed to be the richest private
person in Europe, and has been q con-
Epicuous figure in London fashionable
circles during the late season" as the
particular friend o. the Prince Of Wales.
who has INTRODUCED him everywhera
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

A"PazAu" xzs or xinslly the inhAhliaut
Of . psg1s, or village, a eouHtryzAn- Il
came 20 mean heather" because IL was
chiefly IA tie country, outside the towns.
tina: the worzh!Dsrs Of the Ga national
gods were allowed u eOEtilue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
The national library Of Rio Janeiro

The national library Of Rio Jsneiro
contains $50. 900 volumes. and is especial
~ rich IN manuscripts and literary
curioSities. That Ia the place for novel
lists 70 90 and find material for historical
ronanoeS EX-Emperor Dom Pedro,
who Is writing for a German paper al
article on the Tupi Indians. no doubt
longs for a chance 70 consult that L.
hrzrv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
Gustave Bourcaud. a citizen Of Nantes

Gustave Bourcaud. citizen % Eantes,
has a hobby for bills and posters. he
made al exhibition OF his collection last
spring for . local charity Of Nantes, and
was able 70 produce designs in this neg
lected but no. humble line Of art BY a
large number OF arIsts who made some
mark in their Gay. 4 catalogue vAs
supplied By tie collector.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
AN Easily Arranred Portiere.

IN EAsIIy AFfAhEcu FortIero.
In our cut Is shown = portiers whiek.
though simple and easily arranged, viii Do
found to have good effect in any material
that drapes nicely.
Cretonne. rep, tapestry or plush Is lined
with q contrasting color and gracefully
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18
MAnJoRrE eTTTtve BETTKa

EAs-lJI-lI WEI III DIT = y
whether IL was nice or not. and II 10 wa
not nice then Marjorie got a present for
taking It. One Of he presents was cap
for Dolly, cap which covered her head
so that yoa could not Sc where II VA
broken MnrjOris was Afraid that Dolly
would take the scarlet fever. but think
she must have had it, "a. although fire.
quently exposed 70 L. she kept vel al the
t.ue--St- Nicholas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-18

Oatmeal water for toilet uses is made BY
boiling . small CHASTITY OF oatmeal il wa
Ter AID thsn aerAinfns II