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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
AMERICAN TRADE WITH GERMANY.

There seems to be no doubt that Minister
Phelps has succeeded in inducing the German
Government to withdraw its prohibition OF
American meat products. There was definite
ness in the cabled announcement that the Gov
eminent at Berlin would soon issue free
trade edict disposing of the pork question which
similar assurances heretofore have lacked IL
was necessary for Germany to do this or to con-
fess that her prohibitory enactment was meas
ure of protection and not a measure OF health.
No one act of the last Congress is more praise
worthy than it's resoute law dealing with the
meat scandal 1t was dictated by the right kind
of feeling. Americans do not wish Europe to
buy their meat If it is not wanted. They DO
not ask that any protective scheme be set
aside for the benefit of the pork-packers.
But they do insist and will insist more and
more until the last of these prohibitory de-
crees is withdrawn, that the false charges
against our trade be taken back. Our meat
products are not only the cheapest-they are in
oomparably the finest in the world, and we are
not going to have them gratuitously sandered.
We are placing them under system of inspec-
ton vastly severcr than has been adopted any
where else, and are prepared if necessary, to
antee the value of a greenback.
Germany has strenuously maintained that
there was no motive of protection whatever in
her hostile law, and undoubtedly MIR. Phelps
was convinced of that even before the debate
in the Reichstag drew from Dr. Won Boetucher
the gratifying statement that gave to the pend
ing negotiation so hopeful an appearance. 1t
was plain that only tact and patience were re-
ouired to induce fair treatment from Germany,
and these qualities with many Others Of the
highest value in diplomacy Mr.. Phelps possesses
richly. Apparently they have obtained not
merely the concession which was the original
object of the Minister'S endeavor, but perhaps
general trade convention looking to the revival
of our commerce with the German people. II
this be the meaning Of the closing sentence Of
yesterdays dispatch our merchants will have
much to be pleased with. Our commerce with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

Senator Edmunds's resignation will awaken
surprise and profound regret, not only In his
own State, but throughout the country. AS VIII
be seen from the official correspondence with
Governor Page, which is given in another COL
umn, the only reasons assigned for the Senator'S
action are personal ones. There have been
some intimations of Mr.. Edmunds's purpose to
resign, but the general belief has been that he
would at least complete his present term, which
expires on March 4, 1893. Naturally, Governor
Page accepts the resignation with much reluc-
lance, and in his letter pays warm tribute to
MIR. Edmunds's distinguished services. The
resignation will take effect on the 1st OF No
vember next. The Vermont Senator's retire
ment will be grave loss to the majority in the
Senate. His experience in the body extends
over twenty -five years, and he is the Oldest
member in continuous service. His long and
honorable career, his ripe judgment and his
varied experience will leave gap that cannot
be filed Mr. EdmundS has always been true
hearted Republican anu sturdy fighter for his
partys principles, but he will carly into private
life the respect and esteem of friends and foes
alike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
District- ATTORNEY Nicou caused the arrest on

District-Attorney Nicoll caused the arrest on
Monday Of lawyer Of good repute, and imme-
diately afterward said he would recommend
that the Grand Jury dismiss the complaint against
the arrested man. as there was no evidence TO
sustain il. IL the evidence insufficient to
warrant the finding Of the Indictment, why was
the arrest made? The reputation of professional
man is his most valuable possession, and his arrest
and arraignment at the bar of a criminal court,
even if followed by prompt discharge. are annoy
ing to his feelings and injurious to his business.
The criminal law is sufficiently harsh without
allowing its administration to work unnecessary
damage to any innocent person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
MISS BAKERS RECIT4TIONS.
LARGE AND WELL PLEASED AUDIENCE AT
SHERRY'S BALLROOM.

A LARGE AND WELL PLEASED AUDIENCE AT
sHERHY's BALLROOM.
A large and intelligent audience enjoyed pro
gramme OF recitations given by Miss Amy DaAer d.
sherry's ballroom at Fifthave and Thirty
yesterday afternoon The selections were given with
evident deep appreciation as well as excenent nn'sH
and strong feeling. That they were thoroughly en-
loved by the audience was evident from the close
attention with which they followed and from the
hearty applause and the demands for more seectohs
than were provided by the programme. MISS bshef
rave Rudyard Kipling's Danny Deever' and the
Taking of Lungtungpen," Charles Kingseys " salh'
Maura," and monologue called An Appeal
Miss Baker was assisted by Miss Blanche IsSloi'
J. H. Mckinley and W. f. Taylor as Accompanies.
Miss TAYLOR sang Sucks "when the Heart is loung''
Benders Heart Throbs,' and Harrs's Fountains
Mingle with the River Mr.. McKlnley's seec-
tons were o serenade by Geirt aii.i'
CoIyon's Thou Art Not Near Me- and "Come' Deht'o
Sleep from sullivan's "ivanhoe.' The programmes
ended with a duet by Miss Taylor and Mr Mchinie''
Lucantonis "A Night in Venice"
Among the patronesses of the entertainment were
Mrs f. C. Stanton, Mrs. Won B. Thompson Mrs'
Tilnghast Mrs. W. Winslow Sherman, MIS- William
Douglas slayne Mrs. J. A. g. Beales MIS- Nilhah
Wall Chaplin, Miss :. FloydJOnes, Mrs. Ba,hbnaso
Clark Mrs Austin Corbln, Mrs Frederick Roosevelt,
Mrs William II. Osgood Miss PEBBLES, Nine. frosncn,
Nine. Fachrl, Miss KENNETH, Mrs. Lentilhon' MIS-
Clifford. Mme Gaatt, Mrs. ]. Buchanan Houston, Mrs.
William C. Whitney, Mrs Paul Gilbert Thebaud, MRS.
George S. Scott Mrs. William Amory, Mrs. kopcn
Hoo. IT, Mrs. willard Parker Ward, Mrs. Ethan Aleu-
Mrs James Watson Gerard, Mrs. liillborn Rooseyeis
Mrs Jose F. de Navarro Nine. AnsuI n MOei, Mrs
Conkling Mrs John Drew, Mrs. Ogden Doremls, Mrs'
George r. Dickinson, Mrs. Brander Matthews; Mrs'
Hicks Lord. Mrs Edward Mitchell Mrs. James nhe bms
Mrs H. Victor Newcomb, Mrs. Resnald Hensnaw VAN,
Mrs Nicholas Fish, Mrs: John sherwood Mrs ~, yo, ~
Wllmerding Mrs. Westervelt, Mrs. H. Augustus flela
Mrs William Gilbert Davies, Mrs Arthur M. Dodse'
Mrs. George Kidd, and Mrs Annie Carhochah Do'A0''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

Governor Hill has issued invitations for re-
cepton to members of the Legislature. Now that
Governor Hill has done this thing, Senator Hill
may be expected to tender similar Inequalities to
our lawmakers. There is good deal OF curl
osity in Albany in regard to these two enter
tainments Some think that the Governors re-
ception will outshine the Senator's, while Others
offer to give odds that the Senator's will be Tar
the more brilliant of the two. 1t is to be hoped
that the consequent rivalry will not be the causes
Of bad blood. Nothing could be more shocking
than the spectacle of Governor Hill engaged In
fighting duel with Senator Hill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

The Albany County Farmers League has an
opinion as to the disposition which should be
made of the S2,2OO,OOO which was recently re-
funded to Ncw-York by the United States. At its
last meeting the League adopted a resolution
recommending that the money be placed to the
credit Of the common school fund and that the in
terest be applied to the support of common schools.
The proposition is not a bad one. But since the
people always stand ready to tax themselves for
educational purposes it might be well to use this
windfall TO pay for something else. BY the way,
can it be possible that with all Ills greed the Gov
ernor.Senator does not intend TO have q bill in
troduced giving him these millions?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

The mental effects Of the grip are now at'Iac.-
ing as much attention as the physical evils winch
IL brings. Physicians say that dependency,
melancholia. and sometimes lunacy. result from
the disease among those who are not careful to
keen their minds free from it's depressing influence
II becomes then. a duty among those who are
thus afflicted to avoid thoughts of imaginary evils
and to maintain o. cheerful spirit until the oppres
siye influence passes away from their minds as
their bodies are cured of the disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
DOES PROTECTION BENEFIT THE FARMER

With all the chatter about prices which demagosnes
make to gain the good win OF farmers tey ssoaS
published tables Of The New-York Tribune. In whch
comparisons are made with the prices Of farm prcdacs .
800 IN 1860 cost 500 10 now, while the articles OF
manufacture costing 800 IN 1880 cost gao as now;
woud say arc above the comprehension OF the average
DeODle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

Albany has Just suffered from another fire-the
third or fourth of which the trolley electric wires
have been either the direct contributing cause.
An unpleasant prospect truly is before the resi-
dents of the Twenty-thi Ward unless the courts
interfere to prevent the natural result of Mayor
Grants consent TO the introduction of the system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
CANADA,s oyERTUREs.
From The boston Journal.

The negotiations which Sir John Macdonald mas
signied his desire TO set OH foot are not awaited VIII
any absorbing interest in the United states. tnerv, y
prevalent belief that Sir Johns professions OF wlsn
for reciprocity nsincere, and that the Negotiations
will be frutess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

According TO "The Buffalo Courier the en-
vIronmenv of Niagara Falls is not qnite what 1t
ought 10 be- Not quite "The Courier states
that the streets Of Niagara village and the adjacent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

The obnoxious cable railway scheme, the bad
features of which have been exposed year after
rear until the task has become wearisome,. was
killed in the Senate on Monday evening, but
Yesterday successful attempt was made to re-
suscitate it. The measure is now in the hands
of the Committee on Railroads, the majority OF
which is said to be hostile to it. This is an en-
couraging fact, but, judging by yesterdays
votes, an adverse report, unfortunately, will not
betoken the defeat of the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

The Ladies' Health Protective Association has
done many things for which its members de-
serve the thanks of this community. They are
now making gallant effort before the Health
Board to prevent the granting of permit for
the maintenance OF manure-dump on the East
River at Forty -sixth-st. The permit is sought
by the same man, Kane, with whom the asso-
citation had fight several years ago. in which
it was victorious. In the present struggle these
public-spirited women are entitled to hearty
support! They are endeavoring to abate and
suppress a nuisance, and in the interest of the
general health and comfort it is to be hoped they
will succeed. y
The people of Long Branch have become
alarmed by the rapid inroads of the ocean, and
many of them have reached the conclusion that
energetic measures must be taken to curb its
fury. A plan has been devised for bulkhead
two and half miles long, with jetties at fire.
quent intervals, which it is believed will pro-
tect the coast for fifty years. The cost is esti-
mated at nearly half a million dollars, and it
remains for the property-owners to determine
whether they will spend this great sum OF
money. As the alternative is the loss Of their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

REALLY MEANT FOR AMERICAN USE, THOUGH.
From The syracuse Journal
speaking of The Tribune IL Is interesting TO note
that Ills Serene and Imperial Majesty AbduiIiamid
II, Sultan OF Turkey. has lately subscribed for copy
Of the Tribune Almanac, sending along his 20 cents
w good American money. Just like any other SUBSCRIBER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

Distrct-Attorney Nicoll has decided to lay
the case of the Excise Commissioners before the
Grand Jury again. There is not likely to be
another mistake in drawing the indictment, but
there is certain to be long contest over the
legal question of the right to indict these men
again for an offence of which they have been
technically acquitted. That fact, however ought
not to influence the action of the Distnct-At-
torney if he believes that the right to indict
again exists. The worst feature of the case is
that it will drag along through the courts for
weary months, and probably for years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

property against good chance OF saving H.
their decision will probably be to take the
chance,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

From Tho Hartford Corrart

From The HARTFORD COurant.
We tender hearty concentrations to Chicago, Gin
clnnatl. Kansas City and the wild and brstly West
generally on this great achievement actual or proA
mate, Of American diplomacy. There are millions In
IL, and q lot OF them, too
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

country roads "are unworthy Of Hottentot SET
Element" We believe 1t has never been accurately
determined precisely how bad streets and ROADS
have got to be in order to offend the taste OF the
average Hottentot but it is safe to say that they
have got to be very bad indeed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

The Assembly passed bill yesterday winch
amends the existing Prison law so as 10 anord
reief for the shirt-collar and cuff industry OF the
Stair. II seemed clear from the evidence pre-
oonted before the Prison Committees that the law
bore heavily on this industry, so that an amend
ment Of some sort was demanded Dy common
Justice. There can be no Directing 10 altering
the details of the law, but it is to be hoped
tbot no attempt will be made to interfere with
;ts framework. For students Of the prison prob
lem. as well as practical, experienced prison man
ogers agree that it is the best prison law which
has been passed since the convict contract labor
system was abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

One OF the men involved in the Robertson con-
spiracy is in Connecticut, and evidently means to
stay there as long as possible. Dstrict-Attorney
Ncoll is going to apply for requsition, but it is
not ut all clear that that will do any good. The
acting Governor of New-York has laid down the
law for himself in the matter Of the Connecticut
Governorshp, and, according to his repeated deca-
rations he ask the surrender of criminal In
that State only from ex-Judge Morris, who IS
calmly performing his duties as private citizen
and net worrying himself much, apparently, about
tiubernatorial functions The reception of requi-
stion by him would bring a smile to his features,
but nothing would be gained toward securing the
end which the criminal authorities Of this state
have in view Either Mr. Hill must squareiy
back down, or else this sort of complication VIII
be liable to occur at any time so long as he Keeps
on trying to perform the duties of Governor while
holding the office Of Senator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

Judge Alton B. Parker and observation-disclosures
Edward f. Jones are two exceedingly dlrerent
men, Judge Parker says that he would not take
the Democratic nomination for Governor at any
price. General Jones says that he will have thai
nomination or perish in the attempt and that MS
failure to secure it means the suicide Of the Demo-
cratic party. Well, it would be dreadfully
monotonous world il all men felt the same about
everything.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-11

The greatest offer ever made. The
weekly edition Of The Times for one year
and your choice OF either Dickens or
Waverly novels complete for So.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-11
Perfect Site fox Industrial Purposes.

On trunk line from PHILADELPHIA to
New Orleans. and from Chicago to
South Atlantic seaboard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-11
2,l0O Feet ABOVE TIDE,

While in beautiful fertile valley
really on top of the mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04

A few hundred yards from the entrance
Briggs avenue turns away to the left and
bends slightly toward the entrance. 1t has
the same general characteristics as Grand
avenue, but shows some wonderful forma-
tions-Statue hall and Mount Chimborazo
being the most noticeable.
A little way farther on Lee avenue di-
verges to the right and leads the visitor
through four miles of constantly changing
scenery. Returning to Grand avenue and
resuming the journey we soon come to
Echo avenue, the most beautiful and won
derful part of the cave. On the sides are
clusters of grapes, beds of ferns, swarms
of bees hanging from the projecting rocks,
and in one place upon the ceiling a per-
feet coral reef, as if one looked at it through
the clear blue of tropic seas. Everywhere
on the walls nature has made pictures.
The Indian chief, the squaw, the owl, all
are as perfect as if done by art. And in
Fairy avenue, which is continuation of
Echo avenue, these displays become more
beautiful than before. The stern of the
Great Eastern, the PROV of the Great West
ern, the bed of sponges, the pillars of Her
cules, the organ loft with its white fringes
dropping down over the two exquisite pill
lars on each side, and the elephant head
with wicked eye and wrinkled trunk near
by are superb. j. SoULE SMITH.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04

and oranges which had been there since
last winter, and they were even better than
when first taken from the tree. as they
seemed to becmore juicy and of richer
color
The entrance is most romantic spot.
On the hillside, about 300 feet above the
valley, stands large farmhouse, which
has accommodated the few strangers who
have hitherto visited the place On the long
piazza the breeze from the opening--only
about u hundred feet away-can be felt,
cooling one on the hottest day in summer.
The bushes below are forever stirred by
the unceasing wind. Except for this every
thing is still and quaint and picturesque
The descent is made by stairway of
about 200 steps, with landing places for
those coming or going to stop and grow
gradually accustomed to the upper or the
lower air At the bottom we are in Grand
avenue, breathing air perfectly pure, dry
and cool; though a hundred yards fur
ther water drips from the roof into tank,
and Is run in troughs up to the entrance
for use. This avenue has been explored
nearly four miles. 1t is about seventy feet
wide, with the ceiling from fifty to hun
dred feet above, and the floor so smooth
below that one can get an eight mile walk
in this and Briggs avenue without meet
ing an obstruction. Evidently this has
been the channel of rushing stream, for
the marks of water on the sides are plainly
shown.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04
NOTICE.

GAN GABRIEL VALLEY RAPID TRANSIT
y railway. Principal place of business. Los
Angeles, Los Angeles county, California. Office,
232 North Main street, in said city of Los An
geles.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting OF
the directors, held on the oath day of Novem-
Der, 1891, an order was made calling in the full
amount remaining unpaid on the subscribed
capital stock of said corporation, and an as
sessment to the full amount remaining unpaid
OF the par value of one hundred dollars on each
share was levied upon the capital stock OF the
Story, treasurer at the Office of the corporation
at 232 North Main street. Los Angeles city,
California. Any stock upon which the assess
ment here levied shall remain unpaid on the
Gath day CT December, 1891, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auction, and
the i5tR Say Of January. 1882 to nay The deln
quent assessment, together with the cost of ad-
vertising and expenses OF sale.
II. A. UNRUH.
Secretary, 23s North Main street, Los Angeles
city, California 1l-26-30d
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04

MAP OF GRAND AVENUE CAVE
tains TO the lowlands and the fertile valley
of the Ohio The foothills which stretch
away toward the east mingle finally with
the great Cumberland range They are
picturesque in outline and dotted with
groves and forests. The valleys are fair
and fertile, but one looks in vain for lakes
or brooks The rains descend, but the un-
der world has swallowed up the streams
the caves contain them.
| Grand Avenue Is one of these caves which
is almost unknown to the public. About
thirteen miles of 1t are now accessible, and
the work of exploration goes constantly
on. One who has never been in great
cave lacks a most curious experience. You
traverse an avenue and you come to an
abyss. How deep it is you know not, for
mo lanterns ray can penetrate its depths.
You follow a winding course to a crevice
too small to admit your body. Beyond
lies the unknown. 1t may be a vaulted
cathedral-it may be a tortuous corkscrew
ending in a dead wall. The pick, the crow
bar. blasting powder, perhaps dynamite.
must be used to force an entrance.
: An instance Of this improvement on ma
ture can be seen in Joseph's Pit, which is
a part of Lee avenue, about 200 feet below
the level of the floor. A long but stout
ladder leads down into it, and another
some hundred yards farther leads out of it.
On one side the wall is so thin that the
gurgling of running water can be heard
beyond. A slight opening leads toward
this unseen stream and the aperture is be-
ing enlarged, so that before another sum-
mer the size and course of the supposed
river will be determined.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04

MOUNT CHIMBORAZO.
struments are kept inside the cave, and
none of them has ever been known to
change the fraction of degree. This per-
feet uniformity together with the COM
plete dryness, has given Grand Avenue all
the requisites of an immense cold storage
warehouse. These properties first brought
the cave into notice Some twenty-five
wears ago mummy was found in one of
Its passages. Local tradition told OF fam
lily camping near by during the war OF
1879 who were murdered by the Indians,
except one young girl. She escaped and
was never heard of again. 1t was con-
Icluded that she became lost and finally
died of hunger in the cave. Therefore the
mummy Is thought to be her body. 1t was
kept for some years in small shanty in
side the cave, which still stands, with its
Itimbers looking fresh and new and the
hinges to its door as bright as the day they
were put on. The body was exhibited at
IPhiladelphia in 1875, and is now in the
Museum of Natural History, Central park,
New York. was shown the body Of a
raccoon that had wandered in and per-
ished. Old men say it has been there more
than fifty years, and it is now in perfect
state Of preservation.
When any one thereabouts kill COW or
sheep he puts the carcass in the cave and
uses from 1t at pleasure. It makes no DIFF
ference whether the time it remains is one
month or u year. the flesh continues FRESH.
Rweet and juicy. It is the Same way with
Enit and vegetables. Isaw Florida lemons