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The advocate., 1890-06-04
AN OLD FARMER CONCLUDES TO 60 INTO
THE BANKING BUSINESS.

FROM FehnAyVhnlh Nhlmef'
The other day plain old farmer from
Minnesota called at the Office OF the sec
retary Of the treasury in Washington. He
wore broad brimmed hat; his coat
sleeves were rather long for hisarms and
his pants showed quite plainly the ankles
Of his cowhide boots, which were some
what wrInkled because his feet were
hardly plump enough 10 smooth them
out. His face was somewhat Drowned
from constant contact with sun and out.
door air, his hands we're a triile dark and
fingers somewhat clumsy from the con.
slant hard work he had always done upon
the farm. After the usual greetings, for
the farmer was an old acquaintance OF
the secretary's, he drew from his pocket
package Of crisp new papers about the
size Of bank notes. Some Of them had
engraved upon them the face OF Lincoln,
others clear likeness Of General Granti
some had the likeness Of Sherman, some
of Ben Butler some Of Chase, and a few
Of them the we'll defined features OF
Washington. On the right hand upper
corner there was figure or figures. On
some Of them il was the figure one; on
some others twas the figure two though
the larger number bore the figure five
and the number ten, while a smaller
number bore the numbers, twenty and
fifty. These papers were simply prom
lses 10 pay on demand the amounts de-
noted by the figures Mt the corners,
lie handed them to the secretary re-
marking that he would like to have him
place the endorsements Of the government
on them, as he had concluded TO open a
bank ut the cross roads post office where
his farm was located.
The secretary looked at him with as
tonishment and asked him why he want
cd TO joke in such way as that. The
farmer coolly remarked that he was never
more in earnest in his life.
Seeing for a fact that the old man was
earnest the secretary informed him that
he was mistaken-that the government
did not guarantee the payment Of any
body's notes.
at don't, eh?" said the farmer, taking
from his book national bank note given
him by a national bank In Minneapolis;
"don't the government guarantee this
noteY"
Certainly" said the secretary, "but
don't you know, my dear friend, that
that note Is secured by a deposit Of
United States bonds in the treasury"
"And what secures the bonds2" asked the
farmer.
"Why, this great country Of ours; these
bonds are really mortgage upon every
farm and all the city and village prop
erty in the land, said the secretary with
great assurance.
"Of course" remarked the farmer, "but
/ did not want the government to guar
antee these notes of mine without proper
security. | have GAO acres Of land, all in
a good state of cultivation; it has, as you
know, comfortable house and two large
barns on 1t, and / owe no man a cent.
This farm is worth at the very lowest
price, even in these hard times, at least
$l5 per acre, or $9,6OO l have brought
along mortgage properly acknowledged
bY mYself and wife hefnra laavinr hnme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
What is Being YardA Sketch OF Genera ooc"
Notes About Men PrOmnence-Talk of the Political
World-News of the Militia-Activity in Club
dom-Social Occurrences of Various
Items of General
Jnfar
Interest.

cum said "Thc Eagle" HAS a war record
cqualled by that of few men and surpassed by
that Of none in the Union Army In addition to
being n soldier. he is also q lawyer OF experience
and ability. To both professions he adds the cX-
pcf1ence of tried and worthily proved man OF
business He Is, moreover, statesman OF steady
and correct principles. his long and efficient
career in Congress has proved. BESIDES this. he
is cogcnt and persuasive writer and a pleasing
and convincing speaker. His public and private
character is unimpeachablc.'
The standardization controvcrs the state
mcnt that Mclaughlin would oppose the choice
of General Slocum as candidate for President and
shows that he did not oppose his nomination for
Governor in 1892, but that it was the County
Democracy of Ncw-York which defeated him. He
may still he regarded as a Presidential possible
ity. SO
General Slocum is erect and sodery in APP
pcarancc nervous and decided in action, with n
clcar-cut fine face and courteous manner lie
is a good speaker. clever in debate and persuasive
in argument His home is fine house in Gin
ton-ave His eldest son follows his fathers pro-
fession of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
STRONG
SILK SPECIALS.

200 pcs. Plain Dress Surah, good value
for 75c., "double warp 30 new and
desirable colors, to be ticketed SOC.
80 pcs. Surah Plaids, new designs,
latest colorings, 81, for 75c.
80 pcs. Clan Tartan Plaids, extra heavy,
double warp, most desirable styles.
adapted for present wear-$1.25, for
s1.OO I'd
800 pcs. Printed China and Printed
midas, 20 different cOlors in each de-
SIGN and fifteen entirely new designs,
largest assortment ever offered IN
Brooklyn. To popularize them and
double their sales to be but 81 I'd.
slks-Left Centre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
WE[HE{y !E5E}i AZ,
ONDAY
NEWS

M onday a week the Carpet Dept. VIII
be finished and completely stocked
Stocked now beyond common, indeed
already selling more and more every
day. 80 per cent. of buyers say it's all
they want to make selection from,
and accordingly leave their orders
Fourth floor, elevators.
Untrimmed Millinery and Belonging
will open Monday. Bonnets, Round
Hats. English Turbans. and Toques,
chiefly in Milan, French Chip, Neapoli,:
tan, Fancy Lace and Satin Braid
Straws The assortment will include
every size and shade and shape for
ladies, misses and children. What we
call Belongings will consist of the
Spring Wreaths, Montures, Sprays
Foliage, simple Flowers and other ex'
elusive French Novelties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
Csc. LISLE
STOCKINGS, SOC.

1O1 doz. Ladies' Isle Thread Stock.
ings; not the thin, fimsy sort that
Won can poke your finger through,
but the 4-thread kind, strong, sturdy
and serviceabIe. Two tone or boot
D atterns, black boot, pistache upper;
black boot, cardinal upper; bronze
boot, nile green upper; salmon boot,
peacock upper; black boot, light blue
upper; lavender boot. black upper;
black boot with pink upper, and q
score of other equally favorite COM
binations. Been asking 65c.-Monday,
entire 1O1 doz. to be but SOC. pair.
Hoscry-Front, RighA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
PROMINENT PUBLIC MEN.
GENERAL HENRY w. SLOCUM.

While not q great number of the men VINO went
from brooklyn in response TO the call OF 'he
country for their aid in crushing the ncpellon
rose TO great distinction upon the field oil "i''e'
several of those who did good service III the war
and gained high rank have settled In That CITY
since the return of peace and have gainen re-
nown in civic life Among these are "eheraiS
Tracy, Woodford Slocum. Catlln and Prau.
All have taken active part in pubic anaifs
and have been elected to Important pnohc Offices
The same qualities which made them lenders upon
the battlefield have given them grasp OF po'
Ntical questions and prominence in the manage
mont of affairs that have caused their fellow cit
liens GLADLY 10 honor them OF these military
leaders Maior-Gcneral Henry W. Slocum attained
the highest rank. and he has since been twice
a member OF Congress. once candidate ior
SECRETARY Of State of NewYorlI. and he has been
talked of as a possible candidate for President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT, "'Nt
DEMAND FoR AN bipartisan BOARD nc TAKE
CHARGE OF, THE STREETS.


Improvements streets, bridges. tunnels and
before various boards and committees last week.
The bill now before the State Senate allowing the
Mayor TO appoint commissioner who shall have all the
power possessed by the Park Department over The
construction and maintenance OF the streets was
criticised with growing fervo Petitions were clrcu
lated against It, and many citizens protested against
it. committee Of the Suburban Club will visit
Albany, if necessary, 10 oppose its adoption. Assem-
blyman Clarke, a Tammany adherent, has introduced
bill similar In OF its provisions 10 tie Senate
bill, but providing that the commissioner shall lie
elected by the residents Of the Twenty third and
Twenty fourth wards. Strong objections arc made 10
the bill constitutional grounds. Republicans also
object u 1t as giving to single commissioner powers
which should be exercised by non partisan com
mission None of the bills far offered provides for
the release Of the Annexed District affairs from the
control OF the boards which have heretofore prevented
improvements. The BOARD Of Street Opening and I'm
has refused to open needed streets and the
Board OF Estimate and Apportionment has refused to
vote a sufficient amount for the maintenance OF the
streets. The demand OF the residents OF the district
Is for some non partisan authority which shall for
series OF years have the disposal Of sufficient Of
money to place the main thoroughfarcs In good
condition and maintain them In that state without the
interference Of political boards which may be seeking
partisan advantage.
Tho construction Of an East Side tunnel under the
Harlem River was advocated at a meeting OF the
Assembly Committee on General Laws Tuesday
D. L.. Guon and Louis A. Risse civil engineers.
present at the meeting. petition with 10000 sig
natures was presented and plans were offered under
which tunnel at sufficient depth could be
structcd at an estimated cost OF s300OO0o. The
pressnt bridge over the Harlem River at Thrd-avc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16

rc-ccr & Price will present Pincro's play sweet
Lavender from tho Lyccnm Theatre az ''o i.oo
Avenue Academy this week. IL VIII Do P''S'" ~
~ ,,no,,n,n,s companv. including u number Of cS
a.,,, actors A. r. burbank will appear as DICK
rheuvI The mingled humor and pathoS OF the play
are likely TO please those who are fond OF human
nature and tender sentiment
That popular play Of a few years ago, The Private
sccrctary~ will revived Mt the Park Theatre th''
o.h william Gillette Will appear in the leading
W, and viii doubtess meet with much favor as
he has in past years The rest OF ne ca, Is composed
" nhcrt IIiIllad will he seen by his broohly friends
in Mr. Barnes Of New ori!.' at ne Ampnio on
','.,acu,r ms week. The book. Of which 100000
nnics have bccn sold Is closely followed IN tho play
Among the supporters OF Mr.. billiard are MISS Emily
insni Niss Trie fermon. sheridan Block Miss Laura
Elmer and Horace Lewis and Miss Emma Field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
UP IN BUSY HARLEM.
THE DEMAND FOR HOUSES HAS BEGUN
THE CALL FOR PROPERTY BRISK IN SPITE OF

THE CALL FOR PROPERTY BRISK IN SriiE VI
THE Loss OF THE WORLDS FAIR
David F. Porter one Of the best known real estate
dealers i'm Harlem, has followed the general move
rnept of business and moved his Office from the East
side TO rooms in the Harlem Opera lionsc b"ioins'
In conversation with reporter a few days ago. MI
Porter said: 81 am confident that the substantial
growth of Harlem is assured, and that IT VIII not DC
materially checked by the fact that Chicago Is 10 get
the Worlds Fair. For several years the increase III
nonulation in the Twelfth Ward has been greater than
in all the other wards Of the city taken together ana
the annual Increase In the valuation OF tho taxable
property in the ward has been greater 'hah IN
any other one ward in the city, The question OF RAPID
transit IS much more important one for Harlem than
any exhibition. The uptown districts have grown
faster than rapid transit facilities have been provided"
Mr.. Porter added , ,.,.; .o
There are a great many more people looking LOT or
homes uptown this spring than at the beginning OF
any season during my many years OF experience as
n Harlem real estate dealer The applicants lor
houses and apartments coming much eafncr than
usual and desirable homes in good demand"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
y tpTISr CHURCH Calls 4 PASTOR

The Rev. Creighton II. storey, pastor OF the I'm
manuel Baptist Church. of syracuse. has been called
to the pasoratc OF the First Baptist Church. Of Green
poInt to succeed the Rev. A. $. Gumbar Mr.. Storey
Is a young man Of ability and graduated from
Madison NOW Colgatcl University last June. The
church Is one Of the Oldest In the Seventeenth Ward
and has about 400 members. Ii voted to pay
Mr.. Storey al 800 salary II he accepts the call.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
UNDER-P PRICE
MILLINERY BELONGINGS.

A collection of SOC. to 75c. imported
SPRAYS for 25c. spray
4 lot of 1Sc. No. 0 All Silk Fancy
Edge, Heavy Satin and Gros Grain
Ribbon, black and colors 1Oc. a yard
An All Silk 42c. No. 80 eros Grain
Satin Edge Ribbon, newest shades!
for 25c. yard
Mnlnery-Centre, Right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
BLACK
DRESS GOODS.

Light weight. high lustre, Silk Warp French
Diagonal Cloth reversible. 40 in. wide. regular
Atwood French Armure Cord, ~ in. wide, splendid
goods for wear, regular price 81 90, for. 900:
imported Mohair Brilantine, 81 in wide. full
lustre and weight regular price ~ 25, for 800
Black Dress foods-Lefs Aisle, Reef.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16

Sergeant r. B. vecdcr. of the most eXpercn,gceo
members of the 9TH Regiment. Is engaged IN GRILLE
The Kngsbridgc and Spuyten Duyvii cadets. ny
cadets have already shown the results OF haru "Vn
in their public drills and are improving uiuei 'o
geant Vecder's instruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
REMARKABLE
PRICES IN LACES
AND DRESS TRIMMINGS.

As inches wide al-silk Grecian stripe and figured
heavy mesh Drapcry Nets, 93c. per yard reduced
from 81 70 and 81 90.
~ inches wide a-silk small figured Chantilly Lace
Nets. 43c per yard: reduced from rs.
i3 inches wide alsilk Grccian striped Lace Flouno
incs 81 90 per yard; reduced from 81 20.
Black Silk Passementere Figaros and Capes, 70 %
each: worth So co.
Black Sewing silk Knottcd Dress Fronts, 40 inchel
deep, 81 80 each; worth "a 90.
I.aces-Front, Right.
Trinmlngs-Front Lett.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16

The Kinesbrldge Chapter OF the AgassN h ,.;
tion has received from Mrs Rosncr me coilecuon
of shells from the sandwich Islands MISS Sopinc
Woodruff and H. Il. voorhees, represented the chaPti
AT the recent general convention OF the Ngasn nsSo
CATION The meetings of the Kngsbrldge chapter nave
been especially interesting for the ias' IL" "'o"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16

was severely criticised before Colonel Gillespie Oh
the United States Army, who continued last wee" HIS
investigation about the distractions 70 Navigation Oh
the Harlem. The objections to the bridge most
strongly urged were that it was only thirteen icc'
above highwa mark, and that IL was dahseTou'
to vessels on account Of the narrow Ora" anu INC
condition Of the foundation which the drawp1oso
rests. The investigation was not finished Inc as
sessmeDt lists have been completed ior 'io So
Brookave. sewer. and property-owners may s'uus
them at No. ~ thambcrs-st for two or three "echS
The chapter OF the Epworth League connec'cn WIN
the North New York Methodist Episcopal Church 'nc'
on Wednesday evening. William Rawi'hs caicu '"o
meeting to ORDER and Thomas Eason, the secretary
and Miss Lillian Bache. the treasurer. presented re-
ports The Young people afterward listened 10 music
by members of the league and others. an enterta','
ment by the members of the league VIII be given AZ
AI@xan3eraye and One-hundred and fortetlst on the
evening of March 81. The members Oh inc c ,s,
sT ed so sat P thew may erect cd
The fund of $50 900 already subscribed mas Dcen pace
in The hands of Charles Hunt as treasurer some OF
,ho vonnr people connected with the Sunday school
viii hold a fair at No. 341 Wilisavc next FRIDAY ;
and saturday evenings to raise money ior TIC Du''u
ing fund.
Invitations to the reception TO be given by the
suburban Club at the Central Opera House on Apll
were issued last week. The sale OF boAcS Tor INC
Unehundr nd seventy scvcs. on saturday even
ing Representatives Of fifteen clubs and socal Or
anzatons have already promised TO attend inc recep
tion' The FordhaIn Club will hold a reception on
Easter Monday.
Many OF the unsichtly buildings which have stood
tenahtess In the new parks in the Annexed Dls,rrt
since the CITY bought The land are now being TORN
down The purchasers at the recent sale We're 10 Hsvc
thirty days in which to remove the buildings oNer
al 200 was received from the sale Of the old houses
and barns The pavilion at van Cortand Iark
Is almost completed. and plans have been maoc ,n
the spring work the new parade ground. nc
parade ground however will probably not be READY lot
this year
Sergeant r. B. vecdcr. one of the most eXpericmfeu
members Of the 9TH Regiment, Is engaged IN drins
The Kingsbrdgc and Spuyten Duyvil cadets. me
cadets have already shown the results Of hard work
in their public drills and improving under scr
ceant Vecder's instruction.
The Kingsbrdge Chapter OF the AgassN h is
tjon has received from Mrs. Rosncr fine colcctoh
of shells from the sandwich Islands Miss sophie
Woodruff and II. b. voorhees, represented the chaP.c
si the recent general convention of the AgaSsz 1850
cation The meetings of the Kingsbndee Chap'e, nave
tircr the last few mOntIs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
4 THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

Passed Assistant Engineer H. Schuyler hoss'
who was recently ordered before the Philadelphia
Board for examination for promotion to the next
Grade TO fill the vacancy caused by the death oil
Chief Engineer John Y. Kelly, has successfully
mas ed and his name will be sent to the SEN
ate for confirmation. lalr IDEA OF the eA'euo
and scopc of an examination and the strain upon
The candidate may be obtained when ii is borne
i'm mind that candidate Is kcpt lot from hi.een "
twenty days before Il blackboard or AT taple oe-
fore Board OF superior officers anu experts SOWING
intricate problems and making irce-hand sketches
of boilers their engines and their valves ana other
parts He must he able 10 show his kEowledSe OF
The practical building ana repairing OF SNdh
machinery, from the laying out OF DC
Sims TO finishing the articles IN the
shop: he must know about the strength OIL
materials, practical meta lurgy, general theory ana
practice Of iron and steel ship building ana nave
a general knowledge of different kinds OF dynamos
in use and about electricity in general.
SOME PERSONAL NOTES.
Paymaster w. w. Barry was married on Tuesday
at New Bedford, Mass. to Miss Nellie Nedora Wade
and he and his bride arrived at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel on Thursday. Commander John MCGOWAN,
who was recently detached from the command Of
the Swatara in the Asatic Squadron on account
of il-health, is now at Carlsbad. lie Is the only
living son of Captain John McGowan, the COM
mander of the steamship Star OF the West when
she was fired upon by the rebel guns of Fort
Moulric in April 1861, and who now lives in
Elizabeth, y. j. Commander William Whitehead
has returned from the West Indies to his home
in New-Nork. The vacancy caused by the recent
death Of Civil Engineer Henry T. Craven at the
Naval Hospital has been filed by the nomination
10 the Senate of George Mackay. Mr. Mackay has
been chief drauehtSman in the Bureau of Yards
ard Docks Tor many years, and competed against
seventeen others tor the place,
Passed Assistant Engineer Stacy Potts of the
board which is To try the Cushing torpedo boat
No. |. was IN the yard yesterday lie said That
the vessel had been unfortunate in her inability
to get good weather for trial, and in the break
ing of small part of the machinery lie feels
confident, however, that she will develop the re-
CURED speed of % knots when sho has a trial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-09-10
A MILITARY SENSATION.


HALIFAX, N. g.. Sept. 0.--The sensation
Of the hour In military circles here IL the
disclosure OF tho details Of the recent mn-
tiny IA the FIRST battalion OF the West India
regiment at Jamaica by which sergt. White
lost his life and a deplorable exhibition of
want of discipline and Generalization was
made manifest in the regiment. The mili-
tary authorities made great efforts 20 hush
up the affair at the time, and the officiai
story issued by them was that sergt, White
became temporarily insane and while at
tempting TO effect his capture he had been
killed.
The civil authorities endeavored 90 have
an Investigation. bat were told that they
had no right 20 Inquire into military dis
ciplIne. The coroner, however, insisted.
and Sergeant Whites body was exhumed
and an Inquest held The facts brought
out show that Sergeant White, with guard
OF ten men. had charge of the fort called
the Apostles battery. lie had, II was CONF
plained insulted the sergeant major, and
beir x charged with insubordination had re-
fused 10 submit Capt. Morris, In whose
company White was sergeant, with an es-
cort proceeded 10 the fort 20 capture him, but
they refused 60 make the arrest on the ground
that they were afraid white would shoot
them He was armed with Winchester
rife aud hfty-six rounds OF ammunition.
Capt. Norris charged his men with coward
lee and again ordered them To ts4e Waite,
but they stIll refused. Morris passfonately
said he would go alone and face the mutt
neer. lie was as good as his word but White
said he would never give in subject 20 the
Jurisdiction OF the sergeant mayor OF the
regiment.
Capt. Morris then obtained another de-
tachmeut of armed men, who laid seige TO
the fort At dusk miniature battle en-
sued, which lasted half an hour, White
showing vigorous fight. A large Number OF
bullets were exchanged ON both sides, White
apparently receiving vigorous assistance
from the men under him IA the battery,
who by this time would appear TO have
become open matineers. The shades
OF evening and the shelter Of the guns OF
the fort rendered the bullets OF the
attacking party practically harmless, the
besiegcrs also being well under cover, bat
Corporal Allen, of the party under Morris,
was shot. Finally Sergeant White was
killed by bullet from the rife OF Sergeant
Major Hodgkinson, the man on whose ac-
count the whole trouble originated.
The sergeant fallen, no further resistance
was made. A court martial was held 90 In
quire into the conduct OF the sympathizers
with White, but It's result has not trans
pircd. white had claimed that he had
been overworked and could get no redress.
Ii was useless for him 20 appeal 20 his cap
tain, as be had TO do 80 In the presence OF
hts superi0rs, and his efforts TO obtain re-
dress had always proved fruitlesa.
The cowardice and insubordinatlon made
manifest by the evidences II appalling and
makes the conduct OF other offenders
against military discipline seem mild.