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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
THE PALESrRlNA CHOIR.

Tho Pacstrna Choir an organization which was
heartily commended IN these columns last year when
il was formed gave its first concert for the season
last neht in ChiclcIing Hall. The choir is doing an
un-clG-h work In promoting the interests Of the
highest class Of choral music II has now about
lfty members. aud a leader In Mr.. Caryl ForiO who
/. worthy If the cause. The excellent singing by
the choir was enjoyed by an apprcciatiNc and good
led audience. The programme included madrctlS
and choruse, by nrndo Gibbons, Henry Purcell.
Thomas Finley and John Wilbyc. and the moctt" Ndt
Iur'am Nagnam.' and mass. Mis,a Papac Marcclli'
lv Palcstrina. The last number was especially we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

refrain from doing something and to the last he never
mentioned that fact that his eyes did not flash and ms
whole frame culver"
Mrs James McKim OF this city, and her mother
Mrs Brltton have been spending few days In wash
nCton at the Arlington Hotel They were entertained
al the White House and made the usual rouhu Vi
Cabinet and diplomatic calls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
RICHARD CROh

RTCHARD CROHEE ism IUE EICK UOODS
The present bOSs-n chief OF Tammany Hall
may be a sldiul Politician bat II Is evident
that he is no gcogrIphcr. His mSiniormat0n
in regard 10 h, own state would do credit 10
he laughing-stOck known rs tho intelligent
foreigner. The makeup Of the committees Of
our Legislature docs not commend itself TO Mr.
Croker. and in the course Of his criticism he
exhibits a dense ignorance Of the makeup Of
Ncw-Nork. "Look," "Thc Commercial Adj
ycrtiscr" DcmJ reports him IL saying, at the
Assembly Committee on Railroads, TO which
Will 90 our Rapid Transit bill OF its eleven
members. only one Mcnninger is Il Newly orl,
City man. Nearly all the rest are from the
backwoodS." Nearly all from the bacliwoOds?
Let us see. Mr.. Kimhall the chairman of the
Railroad Committee, lives AT Canton, St. Law
renee County. His associates are Mr. MaSc,
of Mattcawan, Duchess County Mr.. Burns, Of
lOnllcis, Westminster County Mr.. Decker OF
Waycny Tioga County; Mr. Adams, Of New
burg. Orange County Alr. Lane, Of Sackctt>
llaIbor, Jefferson County; Mr.. Rose OF Phil
lipsport Sullivan County; Mr.. Johnson, Of
Long Island city, Queens County Mr. Hit,
Of Albany. Albany County Mir. Townsend, OF
Oyster Bay, Queens County. and Mr.. Men
Liugcr OF Ncw-Y York. This statement shows
that six Of the eleven committeeman hail from
cities. and that three OF the remaining five
reside in Incorporated villages This leaves
only Mattcawan and philip>port uncataogued.
But Matcawan for many years ha, been recog
nizcd a. an important manufacturing village
while phlipSport, although humble retiring
and frankly admitting that there is nothing
81, hat rpa r,npife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

or later she will be forced to recognize that
the stake she played for is not to be acquired.
The most she can hope to do is to exhibit Lord
Salisburys methods in disagreeable light
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

methods large and earnest meeting this
evening cannot fail to have wholesome effect
upon the Legislature. Our representatives will
work harder to make ballot reform success
if they are made to realize that the public
sentiment of the metropolis is behind them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
THE ARGUMENT FOR OFFICIAL BALLOTS.
I.l-- L.

II is not So important that everybody should vote
AS that the vote shall lie honestly and fairly caStand
counted. IN unlimited corrupt suffrage Is hundred
fold moro mcnacng 10 the country and state than ono
hcdecd about with the limitations essential 70 honesty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
WHAT IsSAUcE FOR THE GOOSE, ETC.
From Tine phIladcIphia inquirer

There would be just rs much show Of reason AMI
Justice, and just aS much prospect of x~oss. In
demand hy the negroes of the south that the Whites
should be compelled 10 leave that part Of the country
one viii be expelled Just readily a. the other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

The sudden death of Mr., Walker Blaine
removes from public life young man OF
marked talents and unusual promise Raised
at an early age to a conspicuous and important
post under the Government, he had discharged
its duties with rare industry and intelligence
and with entire acccptabllity, and career OF
still greater activity and influence seemed to
lie before him. The Secretary of State and
his family will have the sympathy of the whole
country in the bitter affection that has be-
fallen them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

One solitary, stanch, stubborn Democrat in
the Ohio Legislature who answers to the name 81
Smith went back on Brlcc and King Caucus on
Tuesday and supported Neal for United States Sen
ator. II is understood that the relations existing
between Bricc and Smith are good deal strained
in places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
HER CAUSE FINELY ADVOCATED

From The Albany Express.
Ii Congress does not select New York for the Worlds
Fair 10 will not bc because the claims of that cti have
not been effectively presented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16
SENTIMENT REGARDING SILVER.

The discussion the suggestions made by Secretary
Window in his report for certificates based silver
bullion at II, market value. tends to develop grow
ing sentiment IN favor of his plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

Mayor Grant has had bad luck in his efforts
TO find head for the Strect-Cleaning Depart
ment. but we trust he will not be at all dis
couraged in his search for the right SOW Of
man The destinations Of Mr.. Bogart and
General Clark prove conchsivcly that the re-
sponsiblity which rests upon the Street Clean
ing Commissioner is fully appreciated, as well
as the public feeling which insists, not only
that the streets be cleaned, but kept clean
No Tammany politician and no man whose
personal character and executive force are not
already known. will fill the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

VIII tie gentleman from Alabama kindly brush
the cohwcbs Of his rhetoric and inform Ms with
out unnecessary padding. what is the real cause
Of all this anguish? Is il the black mans color
that agitacs the Senator, or is it his condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

A mass meeting in the interest of ballot
reform will be held at Cooper Union this
evening. There ought TO be great outpOur-
Ing OF patriotic citizens on this occasion, since
no man who takes an intelligent interest in
public affairs will deny the importance OF this
particular reform. 1t aims by practical meas
nres to cure one of the most serious OF the evils
which have grown up under our republican
systematic direct or indirect corruption Of
the ballot-box. The evil being a many-headed
one. is not to be wiped out in day But some
snch legislation as the SaXton bill has only to
become law and to be thoroughly enforced
10 work radical improvement i'll our election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

Some interesting facts are set forth in the re-
port Of the Massachusetts, civil Service Commits
soncrs 1t Appeals that ;hc average axe Of Tie
persons who passed the examinations last year
was thirtyiiyc years, and that the average age of
those who failed was almost the same. There
were ,is3 persons examined, and il Is significant
circumstance that $50 Of the loo who passed
were graduates OF the common schools, only
twenty seven of the whole number having en-
ioycd an academic education This should he
convincing argument - those opponents OF
Civil Service Reform who foollshy argue that
the examinations give an advantage to youth,
just out Of school and college. Nearly half of
the subordinate officers of the State Of Mossa-
chusctts have been appointed under Civil-ScUicc
regulations. and the thought Of returning To the
old method is considered intocrablc by cnlight-
poI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

II is much 10 be hoped that Vcstryman Kings
withdrawal Of tie charges he had advanced
against the Rev. DR.. Rylancc Will end what has
been absurd scandal Mr.. King has discovered
that two Of the witnesses upon whose statements
the charges had been formulated are persons Of
doubtful responsibility. and that the third has
modified her ORIGINAL dccla ratious. All his should
have been asccrtaincl before Or Rylance was SO
shamcfully asSailcd DR.. Ryancc is sixty year,
old For full generation be- las been tie rec
tor Of St Marks in tie Bowcric Ills work a., Il
clergyman m Til, city has been a blessing r.
humanity. Tie time lad long since gone
by wien lis character should have been
for n moment thought open 70 any at
tack not based on the clcorcst and most
unimpcachahlc evidence. Mr.. King has ~ last
done what be- could 10 right fearful wrong. and
has done n in a way that render, II unnecessary
70 say much about the great injustice and folly
Of such proceedings as those 10 which he made
himself party. III, withdraw! leaves them
unworthy OF further consideration. and IL is much
20 hc desired in d." interest Of tac public not lc>,
'hnn IN common justice 10 the man who has been
cruelty and hccdlcssly tortured. that the last
may now have been heard Of them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-16

People are getting tired Of reading Of dahdc-
lions blooming mNuriautiy ~ This season. Any
gentleman who LIS been suustruc. since Christ
mas and is willing - make an affidavit 10 that
effect viii get hearing Bat no more dardc.ious.
please.
The blizzard evidently reached Ne'y-York by
way Of the CALI Stream.
The raiustorm Tuesday night and yesterday dil
more STRENGTHENING than Commissioner Coleman
ever did IN q week
Sir Edward Clarke, the British Solicitor Gen
ernl, takes a very different view Of official pro-
pricty from that which guided the conduct OF
Dis superior niccr Sir Richard Webster, the A.
torucy- General. Ecne offered hy The Times
Its lc-dius brief in IFS controversy with Mr.
parnci. arising from lis action for libel, tie
Soiictor-Gcncra replies that DC is law officer
Of the Crown. and thlt hc is not cutitlcd, there
fore, 70 accept The Illness retainer Sir
Richards perceptions viii be- blunt. indeed, il he
fails 10 catch the significance of this position
Coming from his own subordinate, and immcIi-
atcly after ms own appearance as The Times s.
counsel before tie parucu Commission, 1t may he
called impressive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12

new store house TO be hnilt by X. l.. Nosson
a Bro. and TO be- occupied 10y u. l.: 80, son
as a grocery store. The building Is 10 be a
two story brick. Major ii. {. Burrows VIII
i'm few DAYS begin on his new store room'
which will Dc n handsome twO-story DricA
building. 2lXjO feet.
At the closing exercises Of the virginia
Midland Academy. OF this place. Mr.. {. y.
Rixcv. Ir.. was awarded the Burrows
medal. which is given 20 the young man
having the highest general standard in the
school.
The committee appointed TO visit the diff
fercnt places Offering inducements for The
location Of the Baptist Orphanage. visited
MS ON Monday Of last week. The members
Of the committee expressed themselves well
pleased with the beautiful bills and valleys.
and those members who had visited the
county before said they never saw Culpeper
looking lOyclier than at this time.
Circuit Court was in session during last
wcek. The most important cases were two
suits against the Richmond and DanNlle
Railroad Company, in both Of which the jury
could not agree.
Bishop Whittle visited this place on Fri
day last. and preached a V@y eloquent ser
mon 10 large congregation at the II.
stephens Episc pal Church. There were
fifteen candidates for confirmation who
were coniUned ly.the bishop.
The crops Of grass in This county are look
inc unusually good. and are very hearty.
The wheat and other crops are looking
we'll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
PRICE TWO CENTS.

ogy there. lie is a native Of Gates county,
\. c.; is thirty years Of age, and is IL
censed preacher OF the NJ. l.. Church,
South. No man in the state Is so well quail
fed Ia I'LL the place n successor To the Ia
mentCd DIR. Mangum.
Mrs. Ella Gamble, Of south Greensboro,
died suddenly Of apopleNy on the 9th.
\ man by the name Of scott, an employe
Of Greensboro Female College, had a mar
row escape from death yesterday by the fall
ing Of an eleyatorWbile he was upon IL. He
was badly bruised and cut about the head.
and the shock was wellnigh fatal, but he Is
fast recovering.
officer \. &. Patterson and two assis I
ants. Jean and >hube Murrow, made q raid
ou Illicit distillers IN Stokes county last sat
urdGy, and captured and destroyed seven
stills and several thousand gallons OF beer.
None Of the dis'illors were taken. As tie
squad We're returning through what Is
known as the smith settlement going back
TO Danbury, they were fired upon from am
bush. One man was struck in the leg and
two horses were hit. but no serious damage
was done. The officers returned a yolley or
two. but do not know that they hit any one.
The cotton receipts from September lst TO
June 9Th, nj Wilmington, are i32,633 bales,
against lll.Sl9 for the same period of the
preceding year-a falling of of 1916 bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
WYTHEViLLG.
Closing Exercises ofthe schools-summer
Visitors Beginning to Arrive.

Closing Exercises oi the r'H'"is-' ui"ii'i
Visitors beginning to Arrive.
WYTiEylLLE, Va, June H.. Special
The Court of Appeals convened here yes
torday, the judges and several visiting
LAWYERS are i'm attendance.
At County Court little business was
transacted.
The commcncements of various SCHOOLS
and colleges nave occupied the attention Of
people for the past week. Last week the
Oralorcal contest between the pupils Of the
Maic Academy took place at the Town
Han. Mr.. Blessing received the medal as
senior orator, Mr.. John McCaa rs Junior
orator.
Last night the annual concert given by
the youne ladies of Plumcr COLLEGE took
place im The college chapel. Tonight the
commencement exercises viii hc held.
Miss Matte Jackson. Of Wyihc county. re-
cciyc- diploma as tull graduate. Miss
Mamie Crockett. OF Wtthe, aud Miss Min
ME Cannon, of Rural Retreat, diplomas as
partial graduates.
"Wednesday evening tlc concert and COM
mcnccmcnt exercises Of the Nythevllie
Female seminary take place in the Town
Han.
Quiie a spriuhlmg of summer boarders
are already here. and tho boarding houses
are filling up rapidly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
DANVILLE.
\ woman to settle The Dilemma About
the Po~tofiice.


D4NvuLE. VA. June H. Special. F.
There is something Off sensation here, ON
the post-once subject. As is well known
tbere has been very bitter Fight among lhe
Republican a-pirants for tbc owcei tAi7
fsht has reached ihc point, where chalt,
and counter charges have been nth'
against each aspifant until the appointing
uoyyer at Washington has become Disguised
with the whole lot. John Henry Johnston
WAS appOiuied postmaster, but this, instead
of pntiing AN end 10 The opposition, only III
creased the determination Of his opponents
mat he should never be postmaster.
onirklV still more serious charges 'hln
had ever before been preferred against hini
,voro laid bef0ip the Senate Committee, and
rooort ON Johnston continuation or re-
lection was nung up ln the committee
room. where II still hangs. Cotnier Char s.
were made AGAINST those VINO had ilao'
tbcso charges against Johnston, ana lnt
un.hot OF the whole matter seems 10 zee
fbat The President ana the I"st-
master-General have reached the same
conclusion a. the old cOuniryman Nno i'l
three hours heard TWO opposing c9n0l1"le0
for cro-s-road constable WHY cach olucf
that is if they had told the ;fnih ABOUT
each. both ought 10 he showed under
BE This as il may, a hint said 10 have come
from very near 20 Mr.. Harrison has reached
here that if the solid business men VIII
recommend a competent and suitable woman
for postmaster, they viii materially aid ia
President in getting Out Of an awkward ~
icmma. The hint has been acted upon, ana
one of tine strongest petitions ever gotten up
! i'm this town has gone forward. Or will go TO-
morrow. recommending Mrs. Sarah II. Mar
tin for postmaster.
Mrs. Martin il an accomplished lady with
,,ood business iHigment and will make a
splendid postmaster She is the widow OF
1 the late John Martin, a young lawyer who
I was tho son Of Rev. Alexander Martin, ID.
d.. for many years and now the elo-
quent pastor Of ,Le First PresbS terian
church Of this city. IT Is believed here that
! Mrs. Martin will get the appointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH WHILE
MAKING SOAP.
Raid of Revenue Officers In stokes Coun.
ty-steamer Runs Into r Light-House-
brilliant Reception at Durham Other

ty-Steamer Runs Into Il iight-House-
brilliant Reception nj Durham Other
Matters.
RALEIGH, y. G.. June ll.-'Speciali-
At Durham last night brilliant reception
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Il. y. Duke to
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Duke, who were married
a few days ago. Three hundred guests were
invited. and the occasion was one of the
most elegant and brilliant society events Of
the day.
At Wake Forest College to-day the an
nuai commencement address was delivered
by Rev. Thomas Dixon, jr., and the bacca-
laureate sermon was preached by Rev.
DR.. Landrum, of Virginia.
A horrible accident occurred day before
Yesterday near Warsaw. Mrs. James
Stokes, Of Duplin county. was engaged in
making a pot Of soap. when her clothing
caught fire. and she was burned TO death
before assistance could reach her.
The management Of the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad have just ordered
that three trains per day be placed ON that
road % transport the enormous volume OF
truck business, which j. the heaviest ever
known.
Bishop II. X. IIargroye has appointed Rev.
L. \. Willis 10 the pastOrate of Centenary
Methodist Church, New Berne the fiji the
vacancy occasioncd by the recent death OF
Rev. J. T.. Mann. and Rev. W. :. Rome, OF
knston. has been made presiding elder OF
New Berne district.
John Abbott (c0lorcd) went swimming oi
Lecchyilc. on sunday morning last. ana
was drowned lie was deck hand on the
steamer Washington.
The steamer Oglet. From Elizabeth city
To- New Bcrne. ran into Long Shore Light
house. in PamlicO sound. yesterday even
ine. one side Of the lighthouse was com
plctcly torn out, and the steamer WAS scri-
Ously damaged. but no lives were lost.
Professor j. J. Blair has been elected su-
pcrintendcnt Of Winston graded schools 10
succeed Professor W. Blair. who recently
resigned to become president of the Ico-
pies National Bank Of that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
a Canadian Refuses to Allow British
Band on an American ship.


KINGSTON, ONT, June 11.-Quite ripple
OF excitement, created at the Wherry
wharf this afternoon by an attempt on the
part Of Colonel Cotton, cOmmandant of
Battery 4, stationed at Kingston. TO pre-
vent an excursion party boarding
the American steamer II. Lawrence till
she hld lowered the Stars and stripes. 4
few days ago the management Of the steam
cr received permission from the Canadian
Government 10 cal. at Canadian ports
down the st. Lawrence river TO col
lect excursiOnists. The boat was engaged
to-day by the Canadian fOresters for an
excursion tor the Thousand Islands. Among
those most prominent in the party was
Mayor BrenDer, oil this city. who en-
gagged n band 10 escort the eXcur-
sionists. When about 10 board the boat
he was informed that he must not board the
steamer till the American flag was hauled
down. This order caused great cOmmOtiOn
among the F0resters and their friends.
The. owners Of the steamer, however.
after being consulted, refused to obey
ihc order, and so informed Colonel Cotton
The American flag was dying 90 the end
II The steamers bOwsprit, and the Union
Jack was at The top Ct the siah at the how
of the boat, and the stripes also prodomi-
mated at the stern.
Colonel Cotton was interviewed this even
ing by reporter. and said, with reference
10 the matter OF allowing The men TO land in
American ports. wearing British military
uniforms: at is against the regulations
governing British troops, and objected. |
found ont aitorward that il was not intend
cd to land the men. and when ! learned
that the American llag was flying in con-
spcuous part on the steamer, | objected 10
allowing The members Of the band 10 20 on
board. because did not think it would look
right To see body of British troops being
conveyed through the Thousand Islands on
a steamer carrying the stars and stripes at
her stern. There would have been nothing
wrong i'm the men going with the excursion
rs civilians. ann sorry there has been any
trouble over the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12

Evidence Of steady growth OF "a city is h'd
i'm statistics of reas-cssmcnt m Roanoke.
The Times of that city says that the books
Of First ward hay been finished. and show
"a total amount Of nearly two million and "a
half dollars. The second ward books are
nearly complete, and this viii show i"lal
Of about the same amount. The lhm
ward. however Will not be as great rs the
first two. and will probably not run over a
million dollars. The Iecapilulation VIII
doubtless bring a Grand total OF over ~iN
million dollars. just think Of it.
I'm 1850. SI.gp0lo: in $3.50, Sj,oo9-
900, Why. IL hardly seems possible.
As am instance Of the great increase oi
values. one person in i-,5. when the last
general assessment was made. owned nine
Id. that were assessed ai 800 per iot. In
,sS, be sold them for Slu.onl, aBd today The
nine squares of ground viii bring Si6.o~
There are hundreds OF cs-e7 of ihi- charAr-
Ter. Lots ON Third aNtnlc ihAt orou-hI
500 in 1sSj now readily bring $1,000 or
>3UlU
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12

LoNpoN, Jwhe lit is announced that
Mr.. Michael DaNitt is seriously III.
PARIS, Juno ll.--poligny and other towns
in the department OF Jura have been visited
by severe earthquake shocks.
LONDON. June ll.-Queen Nieloria's fay-
orite lady.in-waiting, the Marchioness OF
Ely, is dead.
PARIS. June II. Dom Pedro, eN-Emperor
of Brszil. will pay a Visit TO the C0mtesse
D,rrals. In the Province Of Dauphine, in
July, after which he will return to Paris, to
spend next winter,
BRussEis, June il.~IIt Is expected that
the American delegates Ia the Ant-sla,ery
Conference will receive final instructions
from Washington on Friday, and that tue
Conference will adjourn sine die next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-12
BURNT HIS SISTER TO DEATH.
Horrible Act ola Little Pennsylvania Boy
Near uazietop.

HAZLEToN. PA. June li.-Nellie Dough-
erty, aged eleven years, was fatally burned
Yesterday by her brother, who is about
year younger. The children had been fish
ing, and 'hc boy built fire 10 roast some
frogs. Becoming enraged at his sister for
A trivial act, he dragged her 70 the fire ana
held her over it until her clothing became
ionited. lie thought he could eNtinguish
the flames without seriously injuring her,
but he DELAYED too long, and all efforts To
pui then oui failed In her desperation the
poor child threw herself into the creek, and
.ome men who were passing arrived s'ist IN
time 10 save the life of The boy, whose cloth
lng had also caugh; lire. The little glri
died a few hours latter. The boy Is bady
burned, but VIII recover.