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Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

The records OF deaths in the CITY
OF New York show that there were
Killed by street cars during the.
year 1883, G4 persons; By omni-
buses and wagons, IS, and by
Illuminating gas, %; making tho
number killed by The electric cur
rent (5) insignificant compared
with the deaths of individuals
from any of the other causes
named.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

For rheumatic and nenralgic
pains, rub in DR.. j. H. McLean's
Volcanic OIL Llniment, and AXE
DR.. J. Fl, MeLean's sarsapa lila
You will not suffer long, but will
be gratilied with a speedy and
effective cure. Sold by Gill.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14
Bucklcn'S ArnIca SaIye..

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilb!ains, Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, Or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale
by Joe Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

The funeral services over the
remains Of the late John Jacob
Astor, of New York, took place on
the 18th, and were Of the most
unostentatious character.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

In the British House of Com
mons, on the hight of the 2Sth,
Henry Labouchere was sespended
bya vote Of LIT to 7G for refusing
to withdraw the statement that he
would not believe Lol.i Salisbury
nor Acknowledgement Webster.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

In 1912 what is now known as
"infuenza" was known then as
"Tyler's grip" Tyler was Presi-
dent of the United States, and
just after lie vetoed the "United
States Bank bill" tins epidemic
swept over the country and was
called "'ryler grip.'
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

Herr thinner, editor Of news
paper published IN Breslau, was
sentenced, on the Goth, to I'M
p1sonment for two years for In
sulting reference to Emperor Will
lam in commenting on His
Majesty's labor rescripts.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

The circulation Of the blood
qnickened and enriched-bears
life and energy to every portion
OF the body; appetite returns; the
hour of rest brings with 1t sound
reposc. THIS can be secured bv
taking DR.. j Ii. McLean's oarsa-
parilia. Sold by Gill.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

The report OF the death OF
Abraham, son Of Minister and
AIRS. Lincoln, in London, on the
10Th, proves to have been prema
tt,re.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14
a Distressing Case And Happy Cure.


"For over year l have Lad breaking
out on my leg, which troubled me SC
bad could not walk, leg badly swell
ed, ofa purple color, with eruptions Sc
bad that Blood would ooze out if bore
my weight on it. Twas recommended
to try Clarke'S Extract of Flax (papil-
lon( Skin Cure, which / have done. Ny
leg is now we'll and | can walk two
miles on it without any trouble" Sign.
ed, "a D. Hayward"
Clarke's Flax Soap makes the skin
soft and prevents chappipg. Skin Cure
sl.C0. Soap IS cents. For sale by j..
G. Willis & Co.
Homer guardian., 1890-03-14

Unless more care is gwen to the hair,
the coming man is liable to bo hair
less animal; hence, to prevent the hair
firm falling use Halls Hair Rerewer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
" THIS SIDE UP.'
4 TAILOR TRAVELS FROM vlENNA TO PARIS y
COX.
From The London Telegraph.

From Inc IOiuon i'l'kl'P''
.ncnrclv hacked in a big box, labelled This side
up1 with care" Fragile and other rcmindsrs l."
railway por,cru an NH nc nacc rport Ia, come in
train all the way from Vienna To Pari'. ne a"',
incredible. but IT l. none ,c i al, to Vas
sent of from the Eastern Railway Custom House ~
the Paris central Police station me following !,
the true aud authentic version oil u1 H,rnr' ,s
and adventure, Of Herr Zcitung lie ionni m"'Scii
bankrupt In Vienna. but ~ he vas an ape 'n,.cr Az"
had invented new style OF lacy ridinE u'er,, "a.
thought shat by going to Paris lie might hc ahF 10
make capital ont Of his invention II, ar'ora,"gN
ordered large box. lined 1t wei WIN Straw anu go,
into II supplied with beer. bread ANA 'an>Atr'.
trstVolths friend or assistant, formerly ~ ms oI
ploy wrote the necessary direction" on lnc BOY Wh'h
"a. then forwarded to the railway station Tor iaii'.
mgcnius Hermann. the tailor, wa" mus c"nNSyeI by
The orient Express across An,tin, bavaria Nur,ei'
berg and Alsace into France. During nearly sixty
hours hc suffered prgatoria pains. for he wa unable
10 move drink. or sleep, ana could only squeeze
a few piece, Of brad and meat now and then into
his mouth sometimes he felt himself thrown
Violently on hand by portcrs. while being trans
frrrcd IRON one car to another. at other, he was
buried beneath pile OF boxes when Threatened 10
rrnsh in hi, ribs or smash his skull AZ any moment.
torture Of which probably no one has ever before had
nynerIcurc Herr zclturg suddenly found himself
longer than usual ont OF n railway THIN he
knew that he had arrived at his destination. but the
narrow wooden prison He heard voices and people
about him at every minute. and consultations were
evidently being held over him. or, rather. his box
which was lying by an unusually long time without
anybody coming to claim H. Al last he began to
,necze, and heard somebody mnter an ox
clamatlon. Then lie cOnghcd. and he hclr1 himself
tapped overhead. Suddenly the lid Of his
lifted on and out he jumped to the amazement II not
CONSERVATION, of a group Of Custom House officials
who uttered n chorus of ncrjcct0ry ordinations at
bcholdng vcrablc Jack IN tho box" In the shape
OF stout, under sized man. with n brown mnstachc
and clothes all covered with straw salute them in
hang dog manner and accost them I'm language which
they did not understand. The practical douaners
recovered from their very natural surprise. and
taking In the stiatlon they promptly made prisoner
Of the sartorial parcel and marched him before thHr
chief officer. who handed Icrmann Zc ing ovcr 70 the
police. At the station the tailor cOpliy r"mtrkcd In
German that he did not care about the consequences
sed the station superintendent to repay him soon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
TO INVESTIGATE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

the members Of the Senate Committee Cities
q which Francis Hendricks Of Syracuse Is chairman.
In town last night The will be hand Saur.
day morning however and continue the investigation into
the Affairs Of city departments which begun
two weeks ago. Mayor Grant will again be called
witness lie in fact. subpoenaed Yesterday after.
noon and he told bring with him the books which
were kept for him while he sheriff Of NewYoriS
County The fact of the disclosures recently made in
this department probably the why the nvsstiea
it will be made by the Senate Committee at this
time
subpoenas have also been served John Il. Sexton.
the under sheriff who occupied the sane place under
sheriff Grant and order Clerks John NJ Tracey
and Thomas Moore. The three astnamed have also boon
ordered to bring their books with them. Ex-Chamberian
William WINS the counsel FOR the committee. ia pre-.
pairing to give the Office complete overhaulings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
NOT TO BENEFIT THE MANITOBA oiS 81, ns

NOT TO BENEFIT THE MANITOBA ofoi rM
The suggestion that the purchase OF inc o"i," Az.
burlington and Northern might be in the interest," VI @
PENNSYLVANIA and the Manitoba systems was re-
in Wall street with mcritcd dersion. Dci''d' -.
immediate and positive. for there was no rc'So" ,v
the inference. The absolute control Vi 'io .rS
has been assumed by the Chicago burlington GU"
Quincy by which the line was built ana mas III" S
been opeiated. The change formal ra'hcr ''",'
real and consequently had little effect on 'nc ~
market 1t was inferred that the change "oui" ''s
have been announced unless the parent company nov
been ready to make peace in railroad rates. Inc 81.
nation west Of Chicago is not supposed to be rchc'e
becansc the ownership of the Northern line mas peo
transferred to the Burlington and quincy by hsiuc'
in that company. In regard to the statement ua'
the Manitoba Railway interested in the traiisio
ton friend of President James j. Hill sald ycsVruaS
MIR IillI was in Boston on Monday, ana ! btPpcn
To know that he was made acquainted WIN tic tc' ,,
Of the proposed transfer. lie has had az tiies a
interest in the Burlington and Northern Dm' msS
been "A temporary one. The Burlington anu Vui',,s
has always had considerable Interest ~ te Maooa
road or rather It's friends have had ana this mas necn
steadily increased The idea that tins maS l lDs.
union Of the lines IS simply absurd INC @ LII
Is extending its line TO the Pacific ana IS h
Its present prospects IL mas no Pdr' III '''o DU
and Northern SALE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
HUM 0RS
WHY HE SELECTED BEDLOW'S ISLAND.
SECRETARY WINDOW EXPLAINING HTS CHol1
OF SITE FOR AN IMMIGRANT LAND
ING STATION.

Washington March 13.-The Senate ana House 'om'
mlttces on Immigration held their frst lol''' m",.s
today at which secretary WINDOW ana Sohci'or my
burn of the Treasury Department, were present. iho
secretary gave a statement OF the reasons thao du '
duced him to take charge of the landing Of Immigrants
at New York. In the course of Thu, statement was
dcvconcd that tho Ford committee OK the last Con
cress in its report recommended that the NATIONAL
Government take charge Of this matter Inc rfpprS
OF the manner in which operations AT 'asue "arU'h
were conducted and Of the condition OF ahars thero
tho secretary said also seemed 10 warrant, IL not ie
mand, change.
Tho SECRETARY was asked why lie had selected Bed
lows Island as the landing place for immigrants under
the new arrangement. lie answered tha' "o'erhors
Island would have suited him just "a wc-h lact' was
examined by him with view to boating tle lihoms
station there: but the military authorities OBJECTED %
giving mp control of the Island and ne was oompcc'
TO look elsewhere. The Treasury Department mad
,oo,hold IN Dodow,s Island and i, was, in addition.
deemed 10 he the proper place 10 land immigrants nm
der the shadow OF the statue of Liberty Inc lslana
contains thirteen acres, five of them arc deVoVc" "
the park surrounding the statue and the rest may DO
utilized for the necessary buildings for the aocoWiho-
dation Of immigrants and the transaction OF business.
These buildings will be erected on the west sac "i ING
stand. where they will not interfere with the view OIL
the statue.
senators Mcpherson and Evarts asked secretary
Window why Ellis Island. where the naval poWoe.
magazine l. located, would not be ,d,iS'a,'uIy
site for the immigrant landing station me re're-
tary answered that. In his opinion II was 100 low 20 %
used for that purpose. The senators eXpres,cd lis
views opponents Of the proposition To- use Bed.
lows Island for the purpose In question. Ihcy saa
that the statue had been presented to the .nHsa
states by a citizen ~ foreign government: that lts
site had been fixed by az act OF Congress. ana thst Dy
that action the United states dedicated the island ~
Implication. II not directly, "A, park In when ING
statue should stand ard where nothing else should
be placed. .,. - Az,
Solicitor TicrhrnS report upon the question OF mo
National Governments taking control 81 the lanulhS
If immigrants. the recommendations OF which report
largely Influenced secretary WINDOW, was la-d DcioIt
Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
THE MENU WIS IN LATIN.
REJOICING AT TIE DINNER OF THE BROOKLYN
POLYTECHNIC ALUMNI. BECAUSE THE lNsTl-
TUTDrN HAS A COLLEGIATE CHARTER

The eighteenth annual dinner Of the Polytechnic
Alumni Association given al Rcmscn Hail. Biook'
lyn last night. The dinner was preceded by a bust
ness meeting, at which the following officers were
elected for the ensuing two years: President Chaic'
Austin Mcmahon. 30. vlce-pre- dcnt-. Duncan I'd
wards 81. and James +. Brown IT, 40 secretary,
Herbert Boughon. 81 and treasurer. Louis j. Pr'eecr
so plan Of the proposed addition 20 the buildings
Of the institute Livingston 81. attracted g"'d
deal OF favorable notice from the graduscs ~ inc
centre of a long table at the head Of the hall sat
Rosscr W. Raymond. the president Of The assocaiion
At his right ana left weir the Rev DE- a. .. J.
uelreuds and william Augustus Whit. pcs
dent # the Board Of Trustees The other
invited guests were Dr.. David II. Cochran
the president Of the institute. Professors CarcanX.
Plngce Lador. seymour Foster, Colloid. licrrDury
Frost and sheldon. OF the faculty A. H. Green, l. H.
rrothingh CHAM. Alfred T. White the Rev. a. PHcc
Collier General G. I. Christensen, DR.. Perkins. prnc
pal Of the Adelph Academy ". H. Nichols, IL. =
snow Alexander Cameron. X. Il. Fullerton and John
l.. Bliss.
At right angles 10 this table were three other,
where about 100 old Poly boys seated, among
whom were W. J. Arms f. II. babcoch. Dewitt
bailey, f. H. Baldwin HcI'cIt J. Barker, NJ :.
BATES, Paul O. bernard. Ilerber; Eoughion. james
T. Brown. Percy II. Irundaee &. l.. Burger, Douglass
Iurnott C. r. Coffin, Frederick X. Conn., Jane. &.
CIopscy George Cromwell. Il. Cruihshank. Frederick
W. Dauchy. Duncan Edwards Edward :. Field. M
thanicl rockingham, T. L. rockingham. william
Green, Horace VI. Guick, Charles Haley john X.
Ilalscy. VI. ,. IIegcman, Charles Il. Hobbs, W. {.
Humphreys, Edgar Jackson. T. jerks jr.. Frank T..
johnson. Frederick ID. Haley, Ernest Keller,
T. X. Kellogg Walter c. Kimball. John G. Ladlaw.
Marvin r. Lynn, william II. Lynn. IT., \. l.. Mason.
J. NJ Mcclcr, II. +. Noycs. J. \. Noycs. W. +. os-
born, Frank II. Parsons, Thomas y. Peters, :. Z.
Pine. G. l.. Rosscr, Clarence W. sheldon. Edward
j. snow, r. b. Stewart, f. e. Swezcy. g. ~ Trubc.
W. L. Tubby, Arhnr X. Watts, De witt &. Weld.
Albert a. Wigand, /. ". Wgand, {. VI. Williams.
". A. Read, the Rev A. Dc W. Mason. d. ii.
Cochran, IT,, Martin Van colt and y. E-pcnsclcid
Possibly in honor Of the full collegiate charter which
the State has Just granted TO the institute. the menu
was printed in Latin. This unique production closed
with the cruel quotation, "\ox 81 praeterea MIMI.
which meant some capital speeches from X. ". Kay
mOnd. the Rev. DR.. Echrcnd,, william \. White. DR..
Cochran General Christensen, II. X snow Professor
Iraincrd Kellogg, Charlie, Austin MCMahOn Duncan
Edwards ana +. II. Coffin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14

BOSTON, March ID tSpcciall.-Boston seems TO havo
zone mad over Patti. such rush for tickets has
not been seen here for years except at the annual
sale Of symphony tickets. The opera Is 10 be given
in ,,n big hall Of the Mechanics building. which Is
supposed to hold at least 10000 people, but the sale
Of tickets i, made from the fremont Theatre box
Office Yesterday morning boys. hired by intend
ing purchasers took their places In line and held them
all night until they got the coveted tickets this
morning Early this morning the crowd was largo
and before 10 O'Clock the hnc four or five deep.
extended from the theatre rs far rs Wcstst.. while
about the theatre doors OF people copyrighted
There were hundreds of ladies and school girls and
the appcarancc of the crowd Indicated that the most
Intelligent people OF the city wanted to hear Patti
and tno other artists composing her company. Tho
advance sale of tickets made Monday and
tuesday amounted 10 about $4,000 and the sale Of
single seats, which began this morning. indicates
that tho season will DO q profitable one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14

would really require 81 100000 gallons daily. Inc
bill contains provision for conpensatlng source
Of supply for the Jordan Level The provision io'
further storage by raising the dam Is worthiesr
The syracuse figures are all based averages. Wllc
orrect figures in this case should oe based on uc
dry years ..s . brio,
Mr.. Narrows. Of skancateles, submitted hrici
against the bill. a..
bill. said that the Canal Board had not rJec'..u
syracuses request. hut had referred tlc mater , Nv
the legislature lie denied that the grade o, w
pipe could he changed. increasing its supply inc
state never owned the surplus water when SYRACUSE
wants now uscd TO furnish power for mills In refer
cnce to the canalboas running around Oh , we
Jortan Level he said il had not been shown lh't
one hoat had grounded on this level In the last
twelve years. This level badly needs bot'omng ont
and he venturcd to say II this was done then therc
wonld he no fear of boats grounding.
The committee adjourned without taking action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
FIFTyFTTE NEW DOCTORS.
GRADUATING EXERCISES OF THE Long ISLAND
COLLEGE HOSPITAL.

COLLEGE HOSPITAL.
Tho degree Of Doctor Of Medicine was conferred
nnou five graduates Of the Long Island College
Ilogplta after they had taken the lilppp'Iauc o"u'
last evening al the ihiry-rst annual commencement
exercises, I'm the Hrpollyn Academy Of Music hcnheh
Ropes presided. The Rev. DR.. Lyman Abhou maze a
nravcr 10 omen the exercises after the I'D Regiment
Rand had PLAYED The Merry Wives OF WINDSOR
Dr. George g. IIopkin, conferred the degrees ana an
nounccd the winners Of prizes. The valcdict"y al
dress vas delivered by DR.. Rush Wilmot klnball
An imprcssve address 10 the young physicians WAS
made by Dr. Truman J. Backus, OF the Packer lnsu
tutc.
Among the graduates was DR.. Joseph Chak lhom'
aid 10 be the first Chnaman 10 take hedlca "csi'o
in this country There were ais" wv" mon oi African
descent The following is the full list;
sun.I Frederick Anderson Iohn Francis Baker. Ben
,un Earle Eo,iwick Richard Caldwell brewster. sylvester
o-eph Byrue Joseph Hooker Caibr'ath James Dun''"
c,n,l Iawrct ce John CaIdona Jamc- Trent thiH-o'.
..h Francis Colgan Clark Elijah 'ongdon, Richard Con
y,u 4 IL Arthur Pearl Cloftr. John Francis bowling
rr.d II Edwards Lewis fltz Simmons, Pm H.. Jaincs
o.euh Ilahcftv benjamin Friedman. n NJ. william John
,i,sfo,d Ioru White Gaycifook. Henry James Con
,,d "a R.nbeu Curtis Graz Charles Edward rrocne,
I,yng Louis Iiamant Joseph Marion Heard rd"ard FER
c,.l uollkcr Eugene = Hckok Alb. John Conan Wood
>,o, u,dc lludson ph g.. Thomas Henry Hun, Rush
,,umo, ltiubal A. 49,. william Samuel knaphede, NJ. D.,
william Frederick kocIner Horace Iatto Joseph Alex
,oa.r Livingston Charles Florence Mccarthy, Byron Ne
t.,,c lanes Morrison Burr Iuron Mo-her Louis Lee
xchol. H. Thomas Francis Parkcs, Harry stout Petit
Eugene oliver Ranncy. Arthur Dcnnis Koaghan PHI g.,
Daniel Francis Shea. Junus Foster Smith, Charles I'd
ward Thomas. Fred vail Thompson. Joseph Chak Thoms,
I.m.s Thomas Tibbc,t. Palmer Townsend. H. s.. Charles
Adam Won Urr Henry Wallace Adolph Weber, NJ D.,
Franklin Edward Wolfe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-14
WHERE IS THE NEW BROOM &?
FLIGHT OF THE STREET CLEANING COM
MISSIONER
Mr.. 1o7NIs PUTS MIR. HAGAN IN CHARGE AND



THE MAYOR IN 4 oUANDARY
Street leaning Commissioner LOOMS lid not delay
bis departure until evening yesterday, rs he lhh en
the Mayor to expect, but started OH on HIS eaVc Vi
absence in the forenoon without WISHING inc street
Cleaning Department. and without coming TO inc
CIV Hall for another conference with Mr. Grant
Before leaving his Office Wednesday afternoon
the Commissioner had signed paper authorizing
Deuuty Commissioner liaean to act In III, steau
while he away. About noon yesterday inc
MAYOR received a letter dated at the street Cleaning
Department Wednesday. signed by Mr. Looms,
saving that he had sent to the Corporation Counsel
his form Of contract and specifications for dong the
work by contract south Of Foultccnthst, on Febrl-
,rv 10 and the same for the final disposition OF
material on March q. and that these papers had not
as We, been returned to him. A. soon as they wcr'
he would have them printed and submitted to me
Eoard OF Estimate There in the letter no word
to explain his hurried departure or why he had
failed 70 keep his appointment with the Mayor
The Mayors disappointment at not seeing Mr..
LOOMS again was i'll dis cuiscd Added to this was
The positive statement Of a Trustworthy citizen VINO
said that he had Mr.. LOOMS yesterday morn
inr taking q train at the Grand Central station, an
unusual means Of getting to Philadelphia and going
south When asked If he really expected Mr.. Looms
TO return 10 the business OF street cleaning Mayor
Grant shook his head doubtfully and said it was i'm
possblc for him to answer that question with his
present stock Of Information.
Acting Commissioner Ilagan was In command AZ tho
street Cleaning Department vest 'rday. ana everything
seemed 10 he moving ~ usual. lia9an dl-couraE'd
The idea that the Commissioner did not mean TO re-
turn to the department. Regarding the reports thni
tho Deputy Commissioner wac looking Tor the clsi
Mace himself llngan said that the notion was WIN.
a., any foundation " 1 would not talo the place,
he aid ~ II could be- made worth T2oooo q
year TO me II l. all nonsense besides for am sure
That tho Mayor has not the rcmotc-t ldea OF "n'fnE
if to me- Tho papers would never stop pounding
him If he did . -
Nuhough the Mayor said that Mr.. Looms had not
ocr Il Ms resignation. there seems To j." Ntilr
doum that Mr. Grant is looking about hn for
another Commissioner. various names arc SAID To ne
under adv -em,nt. tho most ircdu'ntiN wcl-
toned being that Of Edward T. Barker Commissioner
81 Accounts.