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4 BALL Ar,TBE WEcT ryD HOTEL

Long Branch, July 80 Special Notwithstanding
the terrible state Of the weather the heavy down
pour Of RAIN the Projectors Ball given 10 the ladies
Of the West End Hotel was, as usual, a success
The big ballroom in the rear Of the hotl began to
Fill up early with handsomely dressed women be-
Gecked with diamonds and rare Jewels From the
centre of the ceiling twenty colored streamers of
bunting fell. and were caught In graceful curves in
the side walls. The columns and pillars were wound
with red. white and blue bunting and trimmed with
strings Of ivy and evergreen. The stage was
heapcd high with ferns and tropical plants and al
most hidden behind the leaves were Ernest Meier
and bis orchestra. At . 80 the opening strains Of
the march sounded, and W. E. Hlhreth, with Miss
Kate Kesser on his arm. took his place at the up
per end OF the hall 10 lead the opening march. At
10 80 the guests marched under long awning to the
main dining OF the hotel, where supper served
Although the rain kept many guests away it is
estimated there were over 100 persons present
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5petial Notifies.
Postomcc Notice.


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ASsust IS AZ 30 D. Mai. for australia New.zes
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n San Frncsco close here daily up 20 August .lS a.
a 40 D. U. COR on arrival al NewYork Of s. Vmona,
lin british mails for Australia Malls for The Society
Islands per ship Gace rom San Franeiseo eoss here
dsiIy IN 10 August so5. az o 30 Mails Tor New.
onodand by rail Hafax, and thence by steamer close
AZ his once daily az 80 p Msils for Miquelon By
daily az s 80 D. N. Malls for cuha BY rail 70 lampa
FTa and BY stamer Sailing MOncays anu Ihurs
asya close at this Office daily at 30 s. n Malls for
Mexico, overland unless specially addrsed Tor dspateh
nv steamer close this Office daily az a. M
" Trsns-Pacinc nails are forwarded 20 san fIaneseo
daily and the schedule OF elosng Is Gaeso on ee lfe
sumption 81 their uninterrupted Overland tant 70 san
Francisco Mails from the East arriNine on ts ot Sas
Francisco on sal ng o. STEAMERS are dsntehed
thence the day. Registered NAL closes az p N
"e''01' U'' CORNELIUS VAN cQTT. pcssnsstSs
Postonce. New.York n. Y. July "a. ls91-
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A DAY OF EXCEEDING DISCOMFORT.

What wet. dismal day yesterday wasi Enough
TO take the spirit out Of anybody ard what fun the
people in the mountains and at the seasbore must
have had Just as pleasant in the city as In the
country, without doubt, and probably more pleasant
for there are really moro agreeable places In which
TO spend a rainy day than the stuGy paror Of coun
try hotel or boarding house. To experience genuine
pleasure. however, one had only to sl0p' through
the Shiny mud which covered Broadway yesterday
Thousands and thousands were made happy by this
innocent recreation, and during the heaviest down.
pours many interested spectators filed all the availa
Bile doorvays and watched, with much apparent de-
light their wretched brothers wade through the
swamp It Is certainly an Ill wind that blows no one
any good and by the misf0runes OF some the hearts
Of Others are made glad. -
Observer Dunn promises that It will be clear today
and tomorrow, SO let the damp citizen rejoice
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CHANCELLOR SIMS AT ROUND LAKE.


Roupd Lake. July 80 (Speciall-The work Of the
Sunday.schoo Assembly and Of the Ministers lnsti-
tute was continued in all the classes yesterday Ihe
normal class under the Rev. Z. B. Lcoms, discussed
The scholar" and the junior class. under the Kew
". H. Groat 80 The New-Testament Word'' The post
graduate class under the direction Of Dr. FaTr' took
m the subject OF " The Kingdom OF Israeli ana Dr.
Duttz in the Auditorium continued his learned anay-
sis of the text of the Epistle 10 the Hebrews as trans
lated in the English editions Bishop Newman takes
mart with DR.. BUTTE in these studies.
The most popular and important Incident OF the
day however. was Chancellor smss address on The
Minister as a Sensation" 1t was moderate. hnoB'
wise and witty discussion Of a subject which since
sam Jones's frequent visits TO Round Lake was
naturally Of great local Interest Inc Chahcei'or
outlined his course at by urging upon the Young
minister 10 whom as he said, he especially spoAe' 10
avoid sensationalism eccentriceS even II ne shoua
thereby fail TO get together congregation The temp
taton 10 get congregation was at the bottom OF sen
sational preaching. The address was warmly dp
nIanded and subsequently, the Chancellor gave shO.e
taIk on colleges and universities IN when nc warm.
landed the cOeducaOn of the sexes "a $hChg ot s
bngs removing the glamour OF romance mat 50 oiVen
ead, 10 unhappy Affiliations. 100, On 8. 7 ny.
In tho evening DR. sims delivered sermon on ''y
ing Thy Neighbor 10 audience that cro"ueu '1l0
AuditOrium.
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TIN SHIPMENTS FROM SINGAPORE.

A GOOD OPENING FOR An AMERICAN CARRYING
TRADE-REsULTs OF THE M'KINLEY BILL
Washington. July 30 tspecian-Acco:ding to re
mort received from Consul Wldman of singapore the
new tariff law OF the United states has had benehcaI
effect on the I'm mining Of the Malay peninsula IlS
lin now Is sent direct 70 the United states whereas
II was formerly shipped 70 England and there used ID
The manufacture Of tin plate. IN which form II was
sxported 20 the United States The Malay peninsula
furnishes about one-hah Of the tin Of the world inc
exports from the Straits settlements % all countries
in 1859 amounting 10 523.254 ,023. After deaeripihs
the process OF mining, the Consul continues
The price Of tin has been quite firm since the pasas
~, the new tariff law nuetuatng slightly De'"eeo ao'u
sal 25 In Augus: 1889. 49, go the present plee per
nieul n33 l-3 pounds The quantity ana Naue u un
rom the straits settlements that finds its way 70 he
Knitted states hardly be correctly aseert@heu V o
Quarterly feporS OF the colony. However, the Hh 40.
-, direct 20 United States for the quarter ended
aen,.mber 80 1890 amounted sll57s2 1913 against w.
a7 226 credited 10 the rest OF the VOL VI p Io IN
,yter ended December 81 1890. IL amounted " sI,.ts
Tao ian Increase Of $50 COZ the precedng ls
osnst e5 626 OO9 credited he rest Of ue N"'u' W
sfsch 40 SOC o2l went % the Uned klngGOm, L, ,-,
bout one-tenth OF the carrying Of tin between sni' Pin
he United states IL doae Ia American oOttonSi
~ Judgment an Amaflesn house we're 70 DC he shiI
ansspoTs It would control at once not only Al INC '1"
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Mr.. FASSETT ACCEPTS.
THE NEW COLLECTOR TO ENTER UPON HIS
OFFICE ABOUT AUGUST /.
THE APPOINTMENT ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED TO
HM-NoT PREPARED YET TO STATE WHAT

THE APPOINTMENT ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED TO
HM-NoT PREPARED YET TO STATE WHAT
HIS POLICY WILL BE.
Washington. July Coin the course Of interview
published this morning, relative TO his appointment as
Collector OF Ncw-York, Mr. Fassett after seeing the
dispatch containing the news. said: Il had, OF
course received an lntimaton that might be named
for the Collectorship but as the hint did not como
from the President or from any one who personally
represented him, did not fcc at liberty to talk. Even
now hardly know what o. say until the President has
Informed me that have oecn nominated
But viii You accept the place n
YES if the place is rendered to me shall accept
it. 1t is not place Of my seeking did not ask
for it. nor was there any fight made in my behalf.
shall, however, accept IT,
This morning Mr.. Fassett called upon Secretary
Foster. Mr. Iassett lad an hours talk with the
secretary, during which he was officially advised Of
his appointment Collector Of NewYork and formally
accepted the Office. subsequently. IN conversation
With representative OF the Associated Press he said
that he was totally unprepared 10 say what his ad-
mlnistrative policy would be. The appointment had
come TO him so suddenly he said, that he was hardly
able as yet TO realize what it meant. He admitted
that he he'd accepted IT, and said that he expected to
take active control Of the Office about August l. lie
would leave here tonight for New-York and would
then proceed 10 bis home at Elmira to arrange his
private affairs
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TIE FIRST EXAMINATIONS HELD.
c1vAL SERVICE REFORM IL THE posroFFIcE
DEPARTMENT.

Washington, July 3o.-The frst competitive exam
nation for promotions in the Postofice Department
under the Postmaster recent order took place
to-day IheFe were twenty three candidates, at sal
aries from $500 TO 1000, who took the examination
for promotion to $1,000 clerkshlp, there being
vacancy in that Office Tomorrow twenty.seven can
dda:es Will be examined for vacancies from 5000 to
Sl6O0. On saturday the first series Of examinations
viii he concluded by the examination Of candidates
from tie Office OF the First Assistant PostmasterGen-
eral and The Office Of the chief inspector.
The PostmasterGeneral was present this morning at
the examinations, and made brief address to the
ce.ks, in which he spoke encouragingy of the pros
poets opened TO employees of the Department by the
new departure of to-day. lie gave them assurance
that hereafter advancement in the Department would
depend solely up the results Of these examinations
and their ofce records Hitherto, he said. person
who obtained pace In the Department landed at the
foot Of the staircase and stayed there until powerful
influence pushed him upward. The POs;masIer-tien-
eIa assured his hearers that that should NJ longer
prevail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
rH1Rrr-rwo PIECES IN THE NEW BIG GUN.

IHIhII NV PlECEs ~ HE NV BIT GUN.
The new twelveinch breech-I loading steel army
rife which was tested a Sandy Hook last week
with such is composed Of thirtytwo pieces
first ali inner tube; secondly, "a surrounding jacket
over the rear part OF the tube and thirty two hoops
Tie tube and jacket procured abroad, together
with ofe hoop and the trunnOn hoop. But the other
twenty eight lpieces are entirely OF American manu-
facture together with the perfect breech the mechan
ism Of whirf is far superior 10 that Of most guns.
rs told in ;$t Sundays Tribune. one able
% operate n with ease after heavy firing
All these karts were made by tile Mldvale Steel
Works Of Philadelphia which are now under contract
with the GosTmment 10 furnish nearly million dol
lars worth Of steel fOrgings for heavy guns. This viii
Include the complete fOrgingS for twelveinch guns
llSe the one now at the Army Ordnance Proving
Grounds
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A PROGRESSIVE RACING MAN.
CLARENCE MCDOWELL AND REFORMS WHICH HE
HAS WORKED FOR.

CLARENCE MCDOWELL AND REFORMS WHICH HE
HAS WORKED FOR.
OF the dstlnctlvey progressive order is Associate
Racing Judge Clarence Mcdowell. Mr.. Mcdowell
comes from Baltimore. lie began his racing career
as a starter, handling the red flag successfully at
Monmouth Jerome and sheepshead Bay. discussion
over start in one Of the Coney Island Jockey Clubs
races led 10 his resignation from officiating In this
branch If the sport but he afterward invited
to become paid Judge, position which with Colonel
simmons he now occupies. Three distinct improve
ments in the conduct Of race meetings are to be
credited directly to Mr.. McDOwelrs enterprise and
enthusiasm for improvement. One is the adoption
Of the low instead Of the high stand for the
iudges: putting these officials On a level with
the horses heads. thereby doing away with the
danger of overlooking a winner finishing close TO
the fence another IS the running up Of the first and
second horses numbers, instead Of only the winners
on the post as soon the is finished, and the last
but certainly not least, IS the reduction Of the time
occupied in running off a programme OF races by COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
ONCE SUPERINTENDENT. NOW CUSTODIAN.

The Office OF superintendent Of the Custom House
has been abolished but oay in name, for now the man
who has charge OF the building will be known rs the
custodian. From this time Dewitt Clinton Wheeler
who was appointed TO succeed Joseph o. Murray tho
.uperintendent Of the binding will be known as the
custodian In the general dismissal Of employees under
tie order calling for reduction Of the expenses Tor
running the Custom House. number OF men ana
women wery discharged. Most OF them were reap
nointed Yesterday 10 be in the custodians force. They
were:
John F. Franklin, engineer. salary $1,000; Alfred
T. r. Waiman, william II. HAYDEN, Orrln Holden and
C. A. Morehouse watchmen, al $40; Frederick savage
fireman, at 500; John Nash and Daniel Van Horn,
laborers. at 1920: James II. McManus foreman OF
lsborers $40 Patrick Reynolds and John p Williams
iahorcrs Of s720 Margaret Stack, Jula Murphy,
IUdegarhe Glatt. jeanette VI. johnson, Mary teehey
and Anna Upsher. scrub women. at $780, ana Saral
DOnnell, head scrub woman, S42O
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HER ART EXHIBITION TO BE ESPECIALLY yoTH
WORTHY.

WORTHY
Paris, July BON. Favette Chief Of the Ministry OF
Commerce and Industries, granted the Chicago Far
Commissioners a most cordial interview OF over two
hours duration today lie asked the Commissioners
numerous questions In regard TO the Fair aud received
satisfactory replies. lie assured the Commits sioners
that the position OF France toward the Worlds Fair had
never been doubted. and that she moro
ardent than ever. and her interests would De we'll
represented. lie said he had sounded the Chambers
of Commerce in various cities and had found them
decidedly favorable TO French representation.
France expected 10 make the finest art exhibit ~
Chicago that she had made. Numbers OF tho
leading artists had promised the mos. important
pies Of their works They would need about 1900
square feet Of wall space and as French interest In
that exhibit would DO so great, they would like to
secure a separate building for the French art dS
play. In addition 70 the art space France desired
that $4,000 feet be reserved for three months until
her necessities should be determined. lie had
already secured most favorable terms nom the steam
ship eompanlcs-namcy, that freist be paid only one
way. Exhibits would thus be returned free
NJ Favette asked the Commissioners in regard to Q
report that the American railroads had combined 70
charge excessive rates from New-iork to Chicago.
Mr. ButtcwOFih assured ". Favettc that the report
untrue. and showed him a telegram from the
president of the Exhibition officially declaring that ex-
hbits would be returned free OF freight charge Hav-
ing satisfied NJ Favette regarding effective protection
for patents and copyrights, fire risks on exhibits. the
effect Of the American Contract Labor law on at
tendants and cafe and restaurant privileges the dep
utation emphatcaly denied that any desire existed
to favor German exhibitors at the expense Of ex'
hlbitors Of any other nation. NJ. Favette appointed
a meeting for Saturday 10 discuss details.
The deputatiOn then visited Mr.. Reid the American
Minister, who conducted them to the Foreign ONCE.
Minister Rbot gave them a most courteous reception
lie said that he pleased that France was the first
nation to accept officially the invitation to take part
in the Fair and he confident that she would be
splenddly represented The Chambers, he added,
would lie asked TO vote adequate appropriation
for Frances exhibit
The Commissioners dined with Minister Reid this
evening NJ Ribot and other French Ministers were
among the guests.
Chicago, July 80 (speciaD.-Mr Dickinson, the SEQ
rotary of the Queen Isabella Association, made appl
cation this morning to President Bonney, Of the
Worlds Congress Auxiliary for space for pavilion at
the Worlds Fair, but after consulting with Vice
President Bryan, he refused the application. Miss
Dickinson afterward said: 4" II we cannot get space
inside the grounds, We most certainly shall on the
outside We have at least 10000 which we shan
spend a pavilion. This amount VIII be greatly In
creased
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TIE NEW PAPER FOR GOVERNMENT NOTES.

Washington. July 3O.The Secretary OF the Treasury
has issued notice stating that he has adopted new
distinctive paper which will be used, FOR all new
dcs gns Of United states notes. certificates National
hank notes and securities other than checks and drafts
The silk threaded paper adopted in 1855 will be used
for existing designs until the supply is exhausted
after which the new paper will be used
The paper for United States notes, National bank
notes ami certificates is a crcam-whte bank note
paper. It's distinctive feature Is localized red and
blue silk firc INCORPORATED in the BODY OF the paper
while I'm the process OF manufacture, placed TO
form Icular stripe either side Of the centre
portrait or vi-Iettc OF each and other obligation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH CITY GROWTH.

Washington, July 90 SpecaD.-superlntendent Por
ter to-day received the preliminary advance copy Of
the English census, showing the population Of twenty
eight Of the large cites of England and Wales. SUI
peintendent Porter has made comparison with the
figures contained In this preliminary report for these
cities with the figures ascertained By the Eleventh
Census for twenty eight cities in the United States
with the following result
Population cities ofthe United states 1880, G,G04,
$50; 1890 9007 $50; increase, total, 2,003,324 per
cent, 44.5G: in acres, 5o,03J 80; population TO
each acre, 1861.
Population. cities Of England, 1881. e437,2 IA ::
1891 0,379 III; increase, total, Q42 407; per cent
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succeeded him. Mr. Thurber said LAST night that there
Uecii no reorganization any change except this
When asked about the rumor that ,h iin vas 10 lie
sod he said there was In IT, as far as he
lie sad that the company had RELIED to certain
on the subsidy which receives from the brazilian
eminent. 1t Is equivalent TO about $4,000 year and
Is paid in consideration monthly service The company
however about sixteen trT~ Yea, in the beginning
and since then has been sending steamships twice a
month,
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THE ILLINOIS SONS OF VETERANS.

Monticello, Ill, July 80 special-Colonel George
II. Hurlbut, Of Belvidere, elected Commsnder-in
Chief Of the Illinois Department Sons Of Veterans
day. He is the son OF General stephen A. Hurlbut,
of Illinois who commanded the famous Fighting
Fourth Division N the Army OF the Tennessee. and
died while Minister IN Chilli F.. c. Repham, OF Belle
vile was elected Lieu enant Colonel and Captain H.
T. Garry, OF Chicago, Major.
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GUESTS OF TIE TURKISH MINISTER.

B'r Harbor. Me-, July 3O.--Mavroyeni Bey, the
Turkish Minister gave luncheon party at the Canoe
CInbholse, Rod cks Island, this afternoon. About
lOO guests were present, Including Mrs. Blaine, the
Misses Blaine, Emmons Blaine James G.. Blaine, tr,
a. GRIP Minister from sweden Marquis di Imperial,
ttAiian Charge d'Afaires; officers Of the corvette
Enterprise, Mrs. sturgis, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Clifford
barney George 3. Newell and Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
DECIDED AGAINST THE MARINE BAND.

Washington. July 30.-Second Controller Gilkeson
to-day decided that there IS authority Ct law for
the change made two years ago By the Secretary Of the
Navy In the rating of the Marine band fixed by the
Act of 1861, under which the band was organized.
The Second Controller said that the Secretary OF the
Navy and himself in entire accord in the matter.
lie said also: a have present intention Of check
ing against the band taking any other steps toward
the refundng Of the money IL has 0vcrdrawn during tho
Inst two years. In my view the band Is paid too
little. Secretary Tracy intends TO bring tie matter before
Congress to obtain sort Of legislation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
mlpnrR MILLER OrP roR ErR1pE.

Ex-senator Warner Miller left here for Europe yes
tertav in the steamship Nornamis. number OF
bis friends went down the bay the steamer A. C.
cheney 70 hid him farewell Mr.. Miller is on his way
80 paris 10 meet his wife aud daughter, who have been
in Furope for nearly year. lie is going TO Europe
,or rest and VIII probably look after the foreign in
+erests q the Nicaragua Canal. though he would say
o,b,ro on the subject He is not expected TO be back
IN time for the state Convention.
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n HEAVY DOWNFALL OF RAIN
BALLS OF FIRE HELP TO MAKE THE THUNDER
STORM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO
CROPS AND BUILDINGS.


CROPS AND BUILDINGS
The fall Of rain in the vicinity Of Planhed, ~ J''
yesterday unusually heavy. The greatest damage
in tho city done TO the White d Stella block III
Front-st The force Of the rain beat through SKY
light in the roof and allowed food Of water to pour
into the structure, completely cutting IT, Handsomely
furnished 0d rooms were almost ruined ana lle
law library Of Judge Runyon was badly damaged
The Central Pharmacy and the Grfen studio were also
water soaked. The damage done to crops in the sur
rounding country reported to be and creeks
and rivers are swollen.
a ball Of fire fell in the rear OF the Manhattan
Beach Hotel In the storm last evening and created
CONSERVATION among the guests and employees II
struck the telegraph wires with report Ike that Of
cannon. and Immediately followed by heavy rolls
OF thunder. For time the utmost confusion pre-
VALID, though little damage was done.
Almost simultaneously with that at Manhattan
Beach, ball Of fire, followed by heavy thunder fell
within short distance of the railway station AZ sleeps
head Bay, Just q passenger train was entering ule
station.
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A FREAK OF JERSEY LIGHTNING.

Pleasantville ~ j.. July 3O.-Wlhle the > 20 Phil
delpha express train standing at the West jersey
station at this place this evening severe electric
storm was in progress. bolt Of lightning came IN
one Of the open windows and struck the floor OF
the car near the feet Of passenger. The shock
severely stunned her. but she was not seriously IN
iured. The car not much damaged.