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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
To-day 1t is a town with

land Gap was cornfeld To-day it is a town with
about 5000 population, caused by the completion Of
railroads to the coal and timber 6clds Winchester SIX
years ago had 1000; 1t has about 900, and the
railroads about TO open will give it several thou
sand in the next year. 1t is rich agricultural coun-
try and the town is the gateway 10 the mountains,
supplying all the lumber and mining towns up the
Kentucky River Valley In three years 1t has been
lighted BY electricity, and has become strong
featuring point An electric streetcar line is under
contract, and also fine hotel to cost 100000. 1t
has three banks with banking capital OF nearly
81 900 900, hemp factories and large tobacco inter-
ests."
Church Fair Itcm.-They were sitting in dimly
lighted corner under the balcony in the hall whcra
the church fair was being held.
Is your cyesight good, Mr. Foibud 2" she asked.
"what docs IL say on that sign over the table away
across the hall
bud. slowly spelling out the letters.
How sharp sighted you are! said she: admringly.
And then he took the hint but instead Of taking one,
the horrd thing took twenty Understandable
Journal.
Probably even Con gresham McAdoo will enjoy this.
for except that he is Democrat nc Is pretty good
fellow. One day he was making stirring speech
about some matter more interesting to himself than
10 any one else. when In the gallery whispered
10 stranger sitting next him. Can you tell me what
il IS all about, SWELL" was the reply, it reminds
me a little of OF shakcspeare's plays, 'McAdoo
About Nothing you know
1t Is custom at the Bethel to choose teachers for
the Sunday school classes from among the strangers
who visit the schools. A gentleman who was called
upon to act : teacher sunday tells an amusing
anecdOte Of his experiences there. ono little street
gamn had been ewing him closely for some time, when
suddenly he broke forth with know you; I've seen
you before The gentleman naturally felt interested
and asked to tell who he was whegrupOn the yOungster
astonishcd Inn with You're sport You run one OF
them big brewercs. "-(Cincinnat Tmes-star
An Adelaide, Australia. daily paper has in its en-
ploy three men named Day. One Of them is called
sun Day, because he is clergyman, another being
the cashier is called Pay Day. while the third, being
a law reporter, goes by the name Of Judgment Day.
Perhaps the most famous of all matadors, the
espada prmero Of the world, is Francisco sanchez
alias Lagarttol. lie is probably the most daring.
skilful bulJ-hghter that lived. His handling of
the wild and savage bulls of Jarama Is something
marvellous. lie now seldom appears. 10000 being
the price demanded and secured in advance for each
performance tBarcclona Letter in Pttsburg Dss
patch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
HAG4N'S ORIGINAL IDEAS.

A day or two after the appointment Of Mr.
Hagan as Deputy Commissioner of Street
Cleaning Mayor Grant saw fit to make a de-
fence Of the appointment. am satisfied that
he will make good officer" said the Mayor
land give proper satisfaction to the public
Mr.. lIagan has excellent ideas on the subject
Of street cleaning which in many respects are
original, and | am anxious to see them tried.
lie is a practical, level headed man, with plenty
of energy and commendable determination
TO succeed, and feel almost sure that his APP
pointment will prove a good one. All ask is
that he have chance and see if time does not
vindicate the wisdom of his selection
Well, Mr. Hagan has had chance, and the
vindication of time in the matter is not writ
large. We are willing to admit that his ideas
of street cleaning are original but we have
a very firm conviction that the public has seen
enough Of them, and is prepared to resent most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Mr. Fish. the Republican leader OF tie Assembly,
told The 1rbunc's Albany correspondent al '''
beginning of this session that ne should lap''
earnestly 10 enforce a policy oil economy me
supply BILL as it passed the Assembly YESTERDAY
nroves conclusvcly that he and his fellow Repup-
hcan members Of the Ways and Means Committee
have watched the appropriations closely. and have
allowed none to have "a place in the supply bill
which did not belong there The result VIII
.r,tirv the taxpayers The total appropriation is
more than 81 900, 600 less than that which the
Supply bill OF 1850 called for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
APRoPos OF THAT GERRYMANDEI


According to the statistics compiled by tie Secrc-
tary OF state, there are nearly $4,000 fewer hogs IN
ohio than there were last year. No one would ever
have thought from following the Of TINS
Legislature This disparity between appearances and
facts IS probably eNplainable however the sround
that those that remain are bigger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
THE COYSPIRACY AGAINST JONES

IHE tONOIjHIt dbhiA''' "'+''@''
The Lcutcnant-G Governor OF this state IS
meeting with scaly treatment AT the hands OF
his party friends. Well may he cXcaim in bit
torncSs Of spirit, How sharper than a scrpcniS
tooth il is TO have thanklcss Democracy
1t is very evident that a cold -boodcd conspiracy
has been formed by number o! influential
but thankIess Democratic chiefs. having for It's
fell purpose TO do jones ont OF the nomination
for Governor in the Democratic State Convcn-
ton Of next year. These men apparently have
not yet fixed upon the man for whom they will
endeavor to get the GubcrnatOrlal delegates.
Those Of them who live at this end of New
York are talking Of Mayor Chaplin, OF Brook
Ign, while the anti-JoncS conSpiraors OF the
interior are urging the claims OF Senator Nc
Naughton OF Rochester Perhaps the true
account OF the situation at this time is to be
found in the statement that Chaplin has the
lead but that McNaughton is "A most promising
dark horse. The Chaplin contingent naturally
lay great stress upon the fact that their favor
tic could count upon the valuable support Of
Boss Mclaughlin. The McNaughtonites while
too diplomatic 10 underrate the Mayors
strength, argnc that the convention will be apt
TO fall in love on the first ballot with their man,
since he enjoys the diStinction-in all it implies
of extraordinary running abilities-of being
the only Democrat who succeeded in getting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
rhe unuse Indicinry Committee has prepared

The House judiciary Committee has prepared
substitute for the Senate bill liking UNIFORM
salary of So 600 for United States District Judges
and pronoscs sliding scale from 81 1000 TO $1,000
II is "a hc hoped that this action will not lead
70 the failure Of all legislation on the subject
a. this session. The present compensation Of
these Judges. especially in the great cities, IS
universally admitted 10 be 'iradcquateA The
Government should not postpone until another year
the doing Of at least partial Justice in the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
PROSPECTS OF THE sAXroN ELL.


orr Republican contemporaries which seem o. think
the ~aNtou aiio. Reform bill Will be cncumAcred with
.ii aris--iiig amendments In the Assembly Adt calm
Themselves The bill Will 20 to Governor liill as II
from the senate. and IN that form he Nll be COM
PEELED d pose of IL. Tie Governor and I'D, friends
have schcmcd 10 lead the measure with amendments,
but they viii be defeated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
THOROUGHLY REASONABLE PLEA

Some fault has been found with IN" new .ccnt
stamp. The paper ON which T. Is made says
grnmhcr. is fmsy and almost readily across
the face IL doc, through the pcrlDrations. tNo
the new stamp chance. Ii Is young and II IL
natural FOR II TO be tender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
A HUMANE DEMAND.


From The Milwaukee, Evening Wisconsin.
The New York Tribune cries out against the bar
bary Of racing twoyear old horses in the winter on
the tracks at Clifton and Guttenberg There Is MUCH
common sense In The rribunes crusade tlnn
there is In that OF the New York Society for the Pre-
venton Of Cruelty TO Animals attempt to abolish ta
use Of rabbits for the purpose Of vlvisectioA-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

It is affirmed in a biographical sketch OF
Young lady living up in Genesee County, whose
name is now filling the local trump OF iame' mat
she has duplicated with case all the leafs OF
strength performed by stage athletes Our con-
ordinations Suffering is said to be the lot OF
woman But this Gencscc maid VIII not nina
her lot. since without the slightest trouble she
can suffer ana be strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Mr. Possart appeared in the play II Honor last
ni-lt at the Amhcrg Theatre. and WAS received Win
en- thn.iasm hv "A crowded house. rhi, piece Is pie
Ehr.1 hv H. >udcrmaun. and II ha, had ample sue.
,c-, ia Europe which now bids fair to be repeated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Mr.. Carlisle has up to the present been keep
ing phenomenally silent ever since he settled
down to the preparation of an 4" address TO the
country" which was to receive the signature of
every Democratic Representative in Congress
and to furnish convincing proof for all time
Of the amazing wickedness of Speaker Reed
and the Republican majority in the House.
Yesterday. however, he emerged from the semi
obscurity which has enshrouded him, and at
tempted to startle the country with an inter
view in which he demonstrated to his complete
satisfaction that Republican extravaganza is
"wipipg out the surplus" The ex-Speaker's
interview is subjected to some destructive crit
cisn BY our Washington correspondent. The
dispatch. elsewhere published is respectfully
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

The issue presented to the voters of Hudson
County, n. j., in the coming Mayoralty election
is one that is above parties. 1t appeals TO Re
pubcans, Democrats, Prohibitionists and In
dependents alike. 1t is simply whether the
men whose monstrous crimes against American
institutions have been disclosed at Trenton
this winter shall continue to rule over the city
There are no National or State questions to
c0mplicate the situation. We are glad to see
that the Republicans in Jersey City are pre-
pairing for this election betimes. The indica-
tons are that with good nomination all voters
opposed to rascals in Office will jon'hands with
them. IT, with the light before them, the peo-
pie of Jersey City do not turn away from boss
who stands in the shadow of the State Prison
the friends Of honest government there may
well despair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
DOES MIR. BARNUM BID ON THIS

From The st. LOU, Globe Democrat.
For >alc-A large white e, ph;ult. Gentle ana
healthy. desire to retire The sh ~ busi
ness. Address Worlds Fair Committee Chicago, III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Several thousand extra names are TO be added
TO the voluminous petition in favor of simon-purc
ballot reform, and then the whole thing is 20 be
served up TO Governor Hill while he is consider
ing the SaXton bill, after its enactment by the
Assembly At this distance it looks Us If the
Governor would be in a position to appreciate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
March IL, lsss-Thc Great American BLIZZARD
March -, Ethereal Midncss.

Walter G. Schuyler must have hccn surprised
wien the result Of the New York Athletic tinb :
election was announced. IL would have been
honor enough for the victor had lac Gained The
presidency Of the club only, but when tie bal
lois were counted It. discovered that Mr.
Schnvlcr had been elected both president and vi"-
president. Evidently the big athletic Qrsanlza-
lion was determined 10 show its populatmcmh'r
that he was deserving of Fortunes choicest ftvors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

II will be n sad mistake if tie Dallot- Reform
bill for New-Jcrsey is not amended IN several
particnlars before lis enactment Its most objcc
tionablc feature appears to be the provision That
the official ballots may be distributed several
DAYS prior TO the election, and taken home and
prepared by intending voters. All those who
have studied the ballo-rcform problem profound
X acrcc that the ballots should he delivered 10
voters only in the pong places as they arrive TO
exercise the privilege Of the franchise The other
method would go far toward multiplying the good
which the exclusively official ballot is designed to
accomplish committee Of the Ballot Reform
associations of Ncw-Icrscy is urging the striking
ont of this provision of the bill II is to be hoped
that its efforts will be kept mp until the objection
able section is eliminated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
THEY APPRECIATE TIE ADVANTAGES.

Annexation sentiment in Canada would he much
more general than IL j, Il The canadian, who have
annexed themselves ndi, du1lly Niih the United
states were still back In the Dominion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
3noer 10 Advertisements.
Bnslness Nriiles
rrYp1rNr TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS.

TRIBUNE TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS MI.
Dali, DAY. week. si Ss % s5 no 81 @
Ss .sI;Z '!Essss :''a.y s$ 10
Postage prepaid By Tribune EXCEPT On Da t9a anu OF
baiiy semweekiy and Weekly e foreign c1unres ID
which cases hostage will be paid ~ suoscfipe -
Remit by Postal Order Express Order Cheek Dfi' or
cash or Postal Note II sent in an unregistered letter
will be at owners risk - .,v.,
Address ali correspondence simply The Tribune" New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

The appointment of the Hon. John B. Weber
of Buffalo, as Emigration Commissioner at this
port will be generally approved. Mr.. Weber
made good soldier, a good county Official and
a good Representative in the XLlXth and Lth
Congresses. lie will doubtless make first
class Emigration Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
keenly the predicament of the individual VINO h''
n GOOD sized milestone fastened about his neck.

Last Saturday was the third anniversary o'
Mr. Beecher's death 1t seems to be IN order 10
inquire why the statue which his ADMIRERS i"'-
mediately set about erecting in Brooklyn mas noV
yet been raised The work is understood 10 oc
under way but the long delay is ineXpIlcaple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Why is not the law requiring the appointment
OF police matrons to for women PRISONERS
in the police stations carried into operation?
delegation of thirty women have just been urging
the Police Commissioners to take action III the
na,t~r. and the Commissioners have prom Nei 10
consider it at their next meeting There ought
to be no Goubt about the result of their delibera-
tions The matrons are needed 1t is not neces-
sary TO put in each station. since certain sta
tons can be named to which women unfort-
innate as TO be arrested shall he taken. Some
thing ought to be done about it without further
DELAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

The Bridge trustees are falling back into the
miserable habit of not getting quorum together
for their monthly meetings, even in the months
when absence from town furnishes no excuse Tor
absence from the meetings. Is any further neglect
or indifference on the part of these trustees re-
ouircd to demonstrate the necessity OF wlping
ont the entire board and replacing it with small
body Of officials who will introduce vigor, public
spirit and efficiency into the management OF the
Bridge. in the place of careessness, apathy and
more or less politics of a low order?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13

Here is another Of the Jewels OF the Troy cleo
ton fraud investigation: The Sixth ward OF that
city returned only twenty-five votes Tor General
Rogers, the Republican nominee Tor SENATOR whiie
1e5 persons have come forward and testified I'M
dor oath that their ballots were cast for him.
As we have before pointed out, Edward Murphy,
ir the chairman of the Democratic Committee, is
tie political boss Of Troy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-13
commended to Mr.. Carlise's thoughtful atten'

The activity OF the Downtown Club OF the
Business Mems Republican Association IS de-
serving of special and honorable mention
Yesterdays weekly meeting was largely attehd-
ed and action of real importance was TAKEN
on two or three questions of the day when na'o
a vital interest for the city. In the hrst place.
a resolution was adopted urging upon congress
the importance of protecting New iorK liarpor
from injury by the dumping OF garbage anu INC
like at improper times and in improper places
A second resolution pleaded for justice 10 this
port in the next River and llarbor bill. sun
another warmly commended Secretary VIM
dom,s action on the immigration question. This
club ;s composed of live men who take living
interest in what is going on around them. IL
;s no wonder that the organization prospers
II seems clear that an attempt to deceive the
public was made at the hearing yesterday I'D
Albany regarding the bill which requires the
removal of the pauper insane from the county
poorhouses to the State insane aSylums. IN
stead of mentioning such unpeasantly sug-
gestive things as poorhouses, the opponents OF
the measure made frequent references TO the
"county insane asylums," as though each coun-
ty maintained an institution of this kind. AS
matter of fact, only two or three of the sixty
counties of the State support insane asylums
or have much use for them. The few insane
patients are bundled off to the county poor
houses. where the treatment they receive IS
many degrees removed from what it ought to
be- The object of the pending bill is to rem
edv this miserable and inhnmane condition OF
seairs Tho aroumentS against the measure
are mainly made by Superintendent OF the
Poor who will lose few cents by beng ae-
prived of some of their charges. Inc Only
arguments worth considering are in favor OF
the bill. 1t ought TO become law.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-06-19
PERSONAL

Ben ~chloss. of New York. is visiting
in the city aud remarked To liTENln
reporter that Falrhavcu was destined io
be- the New York ui Puget sound
Mr.J. y. Laduc, who has been away ON
visit for some time. returned hour on
ruesdav. saying that he was glad 10 gel
back to a city that had some life IN u.
Mr.. G. A. Chapman. Of Detroit Michi
ran. has been visiting Mr.. ". y. MackaN
during the past few days. Mr. Chapman
spent considerable time looking oyer the
city and the country around IL aud Is 50
faNOrably impressed that he will send
considerable amount of money her for
Investment.
Mr.. II. C. Galley, Of Oregon. large
property owner in FairhaVcn l. In the
city with his wife and brother. Mr.. Frank
Gazley. lie is the bearer Of an important
proposition for the establishment of an
extensive iron foundry and machine shop
az this place. which he expects 10 place
before the chamber of commefce The
plant is known a. the Chico iron works.
at present located 10 Chico, California.
u. d. Pagan returned yesterday morn
ing from san Francisco. where he has
been during the past ten days buying an
immense stock of goods for his new store.
Although on hurried business trip. Mr.
Pagan found himself Obliged to answer
question after question regarding the
Sound country and lfairhsyen whenever
u was discovered that he was from this
section. lie proposes. on the next trip. Ia
carry supply of descriptive reading
matter to save himself time aud trouble.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-06-19
Lake samish Attraction

sunday last the tram bound ea~i wac
aadcd from end ta end with parties N ha
desired toNisit that coming summer r.-
sttt. Sami~h lake. 70 say the least.
Sami>h Lake is by far the most attractive
and desirable body of water in Chi, -e,-
ton. aud the only thing needed to bring
il into prominence is the clearing up nf ii-
shore, and the providing of boats for
thuse Who desire pleasure seeking The
shures are u continuous pehhly beach trum
beginning to ending. while it's waters ati.
clear as crystal and pure a. thr driven
snoN. GruVe> abound ia abundance. and
as - scenery, il is grand almost Ia snb-
lmitN. Many good aud substantial huld-
ings are being erected. and already its
residents have an eye Ia cling one of the
mo~i desirable summer resorts iu Western
Washington. Tho hand of nature has
douc its part and il only require the aH
of man To complete the work started iaf
his maintenance. Lake Sami~h will saam
be- known as well a. Medical Lake ami
when that time arrives it, shores will te
lined SeNeu days week. with nights
thrown ia for good measure.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-06-19
THE FREE SILVER BILL
The Democrats Jubilant Over
the General Turn Affairs
Have Taken
All Hopes of Reaching the En-
tombed Miners Alive
Abandoned
Emigrants Arrive in New York
and Go Ashore Despite
the Authorities


Special to the HERALD:
WAsIINGToN, June 1s-The senate
finance committee reported back the tarlh
bill saying il was not expected that it
could be considered earlier than Il week
merce reported back the river and harbor
appropriation bill, and il was placed on
the calendar. The senate then proceeded
to consider the executive business.
WashngtOn's senators are divided on
the silver proposition today. Allen voted
with the majority of his party against the
free coinage amendment aud the bill.
while Squire voted for both Squire was
in New York where senator Jones tele-
era phed him and he came in ON the FIRST
train in time To vote for the amendment.
lie was on the senate committee pursuing
an Investigation. Montana senators voted
for the silver bill on each and every prop
osition and tonight are quite happy. Car
ter says the bill will pass the house nov
The Senate finance committee struck out
all changes by the house bill IN the inter
nal revenue regulations respecting the
tax on tobacco. and the manufacture of
vinegar from alcohol yapor aud fermen-
tatiOn Of wine. leaving the law stand as
at present. The internal revenue tax on
opium prepared for smoking is increased
from 81 To $40 per pound.
The house committee ON the election of
president and vice president aud repre-
sentatiVes in congress. decided by party
vote 10 report. with some amendments.
the fedora election bill as agreed upon
by the republican caucus ON Monday.
1t will be- Il minority report. The
silver bill as amended by the sen
ate was presented to the house at
l2:45 today. IL was received with tre-
mendous applause by the democratic side.
aud representative Bland Immediately
moved that the committee rise In order
that the house might al once proceed to
the consideration of .he bill. Represen-
tative Reed, of Arkansas, who had the
! hoor. was forced to yietd the bill to the
chairman of the committee. and Repre-
sentative Allen. of Michigan. directed the
| continuance of the reading of the long
/ printed precedent bearing upon
! the point Of order then under considera
! tiOn. Al the conclusion Of the reading
Mr.. Band's motion was pui
and was defeated on standing vote OF
~ to So On the vote being counted by
the tellers. the committee refused to rise.
by vote of yeas %, and nays l01, and
continued the consideration of the Indian
appropriate bill
III. Ogden. special agent of the land
office. who was sent 10 Idaho and Montana
TO begin the survey of the lands of the
Northern Pacific, will make preliminary
report. looking to the adjustment Of the
grant beginning at Idaho and working
eastward through Montana.