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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
THE DROUTH IN CONNECTICUT.
ABUNDANCE OF APPLEs-FRUIT HARDLY SAL
LR1F-FEA RS ABOUT THE WATER SUPPLY.

ABUNDANCE OF APPLES-FRUIT HARDLY SAL
ABLE-FEARS ABOUT THE WATER SUPPLY.
Stamford Conn. sept % SpecaD.-The farmers
In this section have about ceased to hope for rain
In the immediate future. and have stocalT con
cuded TO go on as If pressing lack OF water were an
ordinary thing. In three months there has been but
one wet SPELL" and that did not saturate the ground
70 any depth. Old residents say they never saw
such a general dryiag up Of springs. wells and
streams especially when IT is considered that July
was exceptionally cool. 1t IS about two months
since most Of the brooks dry. These include
streams ordinarily ten feet wide and several feet
deep The beds Of them are now dry stones, with
scarcely a pool where fish can take refuge. Only
the main rivers show any run ing water
The source of the Stamford water supply is Trinity
Lake. three deep ponds about twelve miles north OF
here. In spite of It's being excellent source OF
supply fed by many springs in the rocks and hills,
there have been grave fears that il could not suffice
much longer. No water is allowed TO now dOw'I
Mil River. and the fact of many river beds being
exposed TO the ha, excited ears of malaral
scourge. The large towns east Of Stamford have
boon still more threatened with water famine
In the country everything Is drying up prematurey.
Corn has turned brown within wceA. Late varieties
Of apples are dropping freely before maturity. Forest
trees are dropping their leaves much earlier than
usual, being turned brown by the heat and drouth.
Pastures eaten close that If New York depended
alone on this region, including much of Westehester
County there would certainly be great scarcity OF
butter and milk Judging from newspaper reports
no section 81 the country is quite SO dry this
Some spondents. evidently not farmers. have
sent out rosy views of the great crops in this
region this year. giving the impression that the farmers
need not work any more hereafter But the farmers
arc painfully aware that only the crops that are low
in price abundant. Apples drug, and so are
most varieties Of pears. shipments OF fruit 10 New
York have as often netted loss as prJht Good
fruit being fed 20 stock as the most profitable dis
position of il. one could go into almost any orchard
about here and buy the best fruit at 90 cents per
barrel The last resort is The cider mills which pro
pose to pay only 10 cents per bushel. II IS hoped
that good late varieties Of apples may yet Ue Worth
picking and marketing, but farmers are tired OF trying
70 sell fall fruit. Potatoes which were planted carly
are good crop in quality and quantity. They are
bringing II 90 10 II 80 per barrel The corn crop IS
not heavy. oats fair but the hay crop was not
over twO-thirds OF faI yield, though excellent IN
quality Altogether the farmers think they VIII nave
10 get up 5s carly IN the future, and c,OnOlnizo
Just as closely Notwithstanding the reports OF great
crops in Connecticut 1t is often the case that a
poor crop brings more money than all abundant one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27

and early wheat. PlOugling and seeding rave
been discontinued Corn and tobacco about sale rom
frost; greater portion harvested .,.o,o.,o n,+ too
warm and dry for proper maturing Of corn Corn
will ali be in shock next week and safe from most;
Wheat seeding is progressing slowly owing TO lack vi
rain. Crops about secured.
IInos-Continued hot, dry weather has placed corn
ont OF danger OF frost, but has affected early sown
wheat unfavorably Rain is badly needed and pastures
are drying up Many wells are going dry, and stock
water il scarce.
Indiana-Hot dry, sunshny week. Corn, safe and
being cut. Sowing Of wheat continues cary SOWlhE
is up but needs rain. do pastures and late vegela
Iowa~Corn is practically safe and the weld is much
moisture affected paeturage. shortened the supply
of stock water and retarded plOughine and seeding;
Mucb damage by fires in northern and central counties
owing to lack of RAIN and a severe coghagratOl Is
threatened. Yield of corn has advanced somewhat
MINES ota-Threshng retarded in northern counties
by excessive rains. Ram needed for corn pastures
and plougng in central ana Sontnern PORTIONS Oh 'e
Nebraska-The dry hot weather mas drea a ti
rpened late corn rapidly as 10 lessen its weight bu'
Pastures need rain The ground is too dry for plough
ine and s0Wiag fail gain
Miss url--Thc hot dry weather has DELAYED wheat
seeding and fired corn pastures and winter applcS arc
being Injured stock water scarce,
Kansas-Fall poughing in progress in western por
ton but none in eastern Corn harvest progressing III
Coloado-THe cold weather Of the latter part Of the
week was unfavorable. General rains have placed
ground in good condition for fsl worn ,resh
ing nearly completed. Fruit aud potatoes not yet
harvested. Hops the only short CROP everything
else as good ever obtained in the state. -. +,
Callforna-'The rain slightly damaged grapes IN
the Nara and Sonoma valleys during early part OF
week: good weather prevailed during latter part i9r
tSe weather was favorable for raisin curing Three
hundred of beets daily converted into sugar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
MANY FRESH MEN At HARV4RD.
THE ENTERING CLASS N THE COLLEGE rRoPEl
NUMBERS 475.

NUMBERS 475.
Boston. Sept. 26 (Special.-Next Thursday Is regis
tration day at Harvard College, and everything lndl-
cafes SAYS "The Record that there will be larger
number Of freshmen entered than in any previous year
The number is estimated at about 415, all told 10
dav the entrance examinations, which have been IN
progress daily since Thursday, TO OIL end. About
ZOO men have been wrestling with the knotty tests
and are now anxiously waiting the results Ihe
average age is nineteen years, and better behaved
set of Youngsters has not appeared before the Harvard
gates for many year.
In respect to famous men, or famous mems sons the
class of 95 shows considerable falling of from me
usual freshmen class. STILL there seems to be an I'M
usually large number of men who hail from good
families and social conditions All parts Of the United
states have furnished their quotas, and the West TINS
year is better represented than usual. NewEnglahd
has her cusomarly large proportion while New-fOrK
state sends larger delegation than ever before
Massachusetts is more largely represented than any
other single state. Canada has given several men.
No Chinese or japanese students among the new
men aud no colorcd candidates are reported. OF the
preparatory schools Phillips Exeter Academy has fur
nshed the larger number of applicants and philips
Academy. of Andover, is second on the list. Inc
Boston and Cambridge high schools are well repre-
sened while private schools Of those places have fuf
nshed many good men. The private schools OF New
York City, especially the Morse school, have made
good allotment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
TO JTIND UPANOTHER ENDOUME ORDER
A RECEIVER TO BE APPOINTED TO MORROW FOR
A MASsACHU SETS CONCERN.

A RECEIVER TO BE APPOINTED TO MORROW FOR
A MAssACHU SETS CONCERN.
Boston Sept 90 special-.-The work of demoshing
the endowment orders which have duped so many
short sighted people is going bravey. Insurance
Commissioner Merrill will on Monday put the Order
Of the Golden Grail into the hands Of receiver, and
IFS 900 certifcate-hoders are going 10 lave some
trouble 10 get out even part OF what they have paid
in It's business Is chiefly in Massachusetts. but ii has
some certificates In other New England states. The
order was Incorporated on April %, 1890, and began
busincss on MAY 2 with Offices at No. lao fremont
f. w. r. Edwards and T. f. Stedman, dentists in the
same building were the president and secretary; but
both resigned a few months ago and the Offices arc
uor filled by two men named Ayers and Chase. The
order is one of the largest In the state and up to
last January had been doing extensive and appar-
emily prosperous business. but since June anxious
certificate holders have been inquirng in regard to the
prospect Of realizing certificates. Those who com
lance and those disposed 10 be backward to await
dcveIopmcnts found Themselves di. appointed.
Last week about sixty Of these people held meet
ing and mt the matter into the hands Of Senator
Joseph Burnett with instructions TO close the concern
nm rs ouicklv as possible. ON Tuesday an injunction
WAS granted At the same time Ma!o" Merrill was
directed to cause the deposits Of the order amounting
10 between $4,000 and 81 600. b be held for the
disnositlon NJ the cOurt The assets were given In
Major McrTill's last report about $4,000. and the
liabilities only SlOO'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
4 BOOM FOR GOV RUSSELL BY HIS cOAcHMAy.

Boston, sept 16 (SpecaD-A incident of last Sdtur-
day nights labor parade has just come to Light. says
The Journal While the Governor and his staff were
waiting in Dorc Han for the arrival OF jhc process
SON. an individual evidently Of Irish extraction, made
himself extremely prominent in his cndcavor TO reach
the Governor and shake his hand. in which lie was
finally successful. When the reviewing party started
down the steps this Individual attempted 20 constitute
himself one Of IL, members, but was restrained while
The state House officials instructed the police to allow
all the spectators 10 take position on the steps in the
rear If the Governor after that official was placed
This The Governor apparently overheard for lie re
Turned and ndor>ed the instruction. adding
particular request that this gentleman Ghe prominent
individual already mentoned to be well provided for
This special attention the part OF III, Governor put
this gentleman" in the seventh heaven OF delight and
his oftiness was something amusing to those NEo OBJ
served the proceedings. Pretty soo' nc remarked 10
rho officer: Pcrhap, you don't know who am N and
V = the officer didn't display any curiosity In regard
10 his personality, lie youatecre The information Pm
the Mayors coachman: we call him the Mayor you
know even now that he's Governor The officer re-
marked that that was all right and 80 far rs he knew
nobody was interfering with him, . which this
gentleman" Gssented
When the spectators went down the .tepa, this
gentleman took a position in front OF hem all, and
immed ately behind the Goycrn'r aud every time that
the Governor raised hi- hat In salute ~ Ndut"d also
thereby rcviving the fla ggng Interest 81 ihe crowd pu
The climax came when tEc ia-t torch had pass d. Ileh
~ gcntIor,ano rrsbed I'm front OF n reviewing
party and called fpT thrc cheers pi "oEernoI hi,
,cll 10 which there wa, faint W~pjn'e. i4ltG HiOrc
were demanded with a fainter answer, ana teh ne
uttered short hafangne which had the effect Of con
cent-atinC the crowd around him. lawns thus SKI
fnlly prepared the way. h. invited Ills EXcelney 10
make short a1dre-S, and the Governor speech d"u
the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
DR. HEREFORD TO RETURN TO ENGLAND
WHY HE LEAVES HIS BOSTON CHURCH FOR WORK
IN LONDON.

BOSTON. sept 90 (specal.-Thc Rev. DR.. Herford,
nostor Of the Arlington Street Unitarian Church. ,cr
full consideration and consultation with friends at
the Unitarian Conference at saratoga. has decided -
accept the call from London This decision Is first
announced I'm a letter 10 John Mason Little. 1t may
he added that the salary attached to Dr. HcrfOrds
new charge i, not more than half that which he
receives here lie has served nine years in the
Arlington street pulpit with constantly rcrel- Ing
acceptance 10 the society an everbroaienng useful
ness and influence lie had previously preached for
seven years in Chicago. In his letter DR.. llorford
says:
Utterly uusought, utterly unexpected. this call -
London came accompanied By pleading, from old
fellow worker, that ! should come bdch 20 MY Ola
work which weighed upon me with "a fore greater
Than I cal express. II is not new wjrh. which
I am warned thar IL might be haZariOu, FOR man Ia
attempt Al my age. II /, the work that was n for
twenty five ycar, and with which, since caincSiO
America / have never lost touch and believe i"at
can take IL up again with hands not 20 muCh
weakened by the lapse Of sixteen years as strength
eDcd by the rich experience ms years HiNc DIuuSui'
and bv the frcSh ana stimulus OF tla American
lie in which they have been passed.
do not hope, indeed, to find work uiat can
at all equal this Invisible scope. England mas Tor
n Unitarian minister post Of such pubic no or
a. the ministry Of Arlington Street Church especially
when Joined with preachersnlp at Harvard; but
there are needs I'm our English hcld lust no" OF 4
very special kind. which seem % 0utwegi not Oily an
such consideration, but even the wcighutr ones or inc
natural regret and disappointment Oi those VINO are
conoer ed with in these works here ana - me
anal answer 30 my pcrplexlties has come 70 me a'
Inst with no indstinctne,s. These weeks OF Waluhs
have made the duty not less clear Ohb very much
harder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
NOT COMBINING AGAINST RIVAL Works.
ATTITUDE OF THE wALTHAM AND ELGIN WATCH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN THE WALTHAM
CoMPANY's WORKING FORCE.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN THE wALTHAM
CoMPANY's WORKING FORCE.
Boston, Sept 26 (Specal).-A report which has had
wide circulation Of late, alleging that the Waitham
and Egin watch companies had combined to crush out
~ oxistence the Dueber works, Of Canton OHIO has
caused a great deal of anxiety among the 5000 wal
than yatchmakers. The Elgin and Waltham com
NAMES gave notice 70 the oJbng trade that reduction
was to be made of 20 per cent in the price OF certain
1ssizep movement one OF the principle styles turned
ont by these works. This was the signal for general
cry from the small Of the country that con
splracy Mad been formed to crush them out OF exist
ence From this there arose another wall this time
from the worimen in the,Waltham works, T. the effect
that there was to be big reduction in wages and a
wholesale discharge of employees. All tIcse''iumors
have been set at rest by statement Of Mr. KoCO-hS'
treasurer Of the Watham Company, who SAID lhaV nc
did not know of any intention the part Of the super
intendeht 10 discharge any OF their employees
"Po,siblyn Mr.. Robbins continued, some OF the
hands whose work is d6TTc partially by machinery may
be temporarily relieved from their present employment
through the Introduction of automatic machines but,
as in all such cases the company VIII put them at
other work as soon as opportunity offers. Up to the
present, hands working by the day have not been
affected by any change. But not improbable some
revision may take place In some cases. 1t must be
remembered that arc not running a charitable IN
sttution. Competition is lively, and we can pay only
such rates as the market requires. But the market for
watchmalers Is at Tire best high one and | believe
no industry I'm MASSACHUSETTS, pays rate Of wages equal
10 our own some uld glhmb!r, ci course Dut no
one Ia, ever been discharged for erunbhng Neither
the reduction in the price Of Watches or rde OF WIGS
has any reference to the business OF the DucDer Mann
featuring Company That concern was expelled some
years ago from the Manufactuicr, association Tor VO
failed in business. We had no occasion to consprc
pany-lt had crushed ITSELF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
Mr.. DAyr1r RETURNING TO IRELAND.

Chicago. sept 26.-Mciael Davitt. the Irish netn-
tor arrived IN this city this morning and Is stay0 at
tbe bouse of Alexander sullivan. Mr.. Davitt Is ae-
companled by his wife and two children Ar DaVH'
soId that his trip purely privnte one ana hhd no
,,o.+io, ,ri,I notifies He said he had spent five
months in California FOR hs health In obedience 10
his DOCTORS orders he said he had no disposition 70
introduce the unfortunate trouble in IriSh politics
among his cJuntrymen In America.
we Will settle that In Ireland at the neNt geneiai
oscton mid Mr. Davitt and when Il Is settled The
ettie,ncnt Will leave Parne out Of Irish politics
have been invited TO speak several times since came
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
A WATER FAMINE IN SIGHT.
EFFECTS OF THE PROLONGED DRoUTH IN
NEW-ENGLAND.
FARMERS COMPLAINING AND TOWNS AND CITIES
81, ALARMED ABOUT THE sUPrLY OF WATER

FARMERS COMPLAINING AND TOWNS AND CITIES
y, ALARMED ABOUT THE SUPPLY OF WATER
WELLS AND SPRINGS DRYING UP.
Hartford Conn. sept 26-several Connecticut cities
are apprehensive Of water famine unless heavy rains
come soon Hartford has only two weeks supply ano
the Water Commissioners considering the advls'
ability Of reinforcing the supply By pumping from the
Connecticut River.
Danbury's supply will be exhausted by MONDAY
and the water now in is hardly fit to drink.
Norwalk borough has exhausted It's supply and a
nine will be put in connecting with the south NorwaiK
system. which is we'll supplied
Saratoga, y. Y. sept. 26.-Supervsor james NJ
ostrander who is also president Of the Village Board
NJ Water Commissioners TO-DAY called the attention Of
the Board and the public TO the great danger there IS
OF a water famine in this village, owing 10 the
long continued absence OF rain. The village is sup
Piled BY the Holly pumping system from the Loueh-
berry pond an artificial reservoir fed by brook ana
several hillside springs. The water in 1t is now hve
feet bel,w the hghwater mark and is being exhausted
at the rate Of half inch every twenty -iouf
hours and there is depth Of only eleven nches
in the pond at the mouth of the intake. The board
calls the villagers to practise great economy IN the
use Of water, and will prohibit It's being taken from t
mains for streets prnkling fountain uses uhui INC
present strngency is relieved By the delayed equi
nOetsl storm.
Boston. sept. Goa dispatch from Augusta, Me-
,avs: REPORTS from all over the State show that
severe drouth is prevailing generally. TYPHOID feNef
Is raging in many The heat is so intense that
the earth is baked. and farmers are complaining 'h'
,au I'D for stock l. driving up. Streams and wells
are low. The water in the Kennebec ha sio beer az
so low stage at this season Of the year for many
wears and the cotton mills at WaterVille am AnguSI
md The sawmills along the river having their
operations seriously re,a"ded. The water in the
AndroscogCn is running 50 low that the big Sor4in
moi thereby
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
rRoUsLEs OF BUSINESS MEN.

An attachment for $50 900 has been granted against
,v IN this city belonging to Luis Huler' OF Iscuoaya
Mex In favor OF Murat Master on Tor legal erees III
ection with certln railway concessions In Mexico.
r., t,,I amount claimed $4,000, but the pigment
q, 100 600 hos been arranged
charles H. Pinkham mas been appointed receiver III
supplenentary proceedings for Louis sr'u.' Judgment
spt an ,ha annication Of tbs Western National Bank.
nsnu,v sheriff Murphy yesterday 'old out The stock
and axres of Hall Prodgers manufacturers Of paper
hoYes al No. 70 Mercetsts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
ANOTHER AER0yAUT KILLED.

Detroit, sept. ga dispatch from Mt. Pleasant,
Mich. states that Lewis Il. Earl. Of Mnrshal Mleh'
went up In balloon there Yesterday afternoon with
Frank Thayer of VT. Pleasant Earl was going to
lump with parachute aud Thayer going 10
come down with the balloon. The tIHpeze rope
broke when the balloon was up a short distance.
Earls neck was broken, and H. died at once.
Thsyer suffered broken arm and internal injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
LIE 11Arrs 0rrIcERs rrsrIFY.

Los Ang Les, CAT. sept. 26.-Takng the testimony
OF the Iiatas officers was 10 have been begun before
Judge Ross yesterday. but h declined 70 hear IL IN
open court when he learned that other witnesses
were 10 be examined william Ebsll, pur ers clerk
~ the TIA a. was then examined before the Commls
sioners. lie detailed the movements OF the vessel
and asserted that the ship was only merchant YES
sell bu; had been prlsoq-ship in Chill. Ebcll SAID
no -ailors soldier, or arms were bodrd when the
vessel was at san Diego. lie says arms were tahcn
on board of san Clcmcntc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
co1roy.pycKERs DRIVEN FROM THE FIELDS.

& Lu,is. sept Goa dispatch from Mariana,
AL N The POST Dispatch says Forty armed
negrocs have appeared In ST. Francis Township ana
have driven all the cottOnpckers from the fields and
burned Mr. bonds qHhouse. They threaten TO drive
all nlc,ters out and burn all ginhouSes The shenh
is on the ground with wrs for the leaders ANother
80: Iot, Mariana this morning by his orders. Much
P.t-San. rravals a. a majority of the maraudlng
band is composed OF non,reSldeht' ana inc duHo'eS
antlrinafe serious trouble"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
9Th Avenue, 10Th to goth st.

10 America, but have deemed it my duty not to &C
cept any such invitations for the reason have gwen
In answer to question: Mr.. Davltt said he would
not attend the League Convention to be held here next
week lie was on his way home, and he ana MS
family being tired simply broke the journey IN chicago
MIR Dayftt said he did not believe n single one Oh
Parnells followers would be elected mt the next gen
oral election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
FUR DEPARTMENT.

In this Department we have thousands OF Fur
Capes, Scarfs, Ties, Mufs, and Boas, in all fash
ionable furs, which marked for sale at prices
at least one-thrd less than they could be produced
for now.
Also large collection of London and Paris
Novelties in Seal and Fur-ined Jackets, CapeS'
Long Wraps &c, at attractive prices.
we make no charge for altering Ladies' or Misses
CIcnks, suits, Fur Garments, or Capes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
Flu R N | 7 U R {
R.J.HORNER & Go.
FURNITURE MAKERS AND IMPORTERS
81. 63 and IS West 23d Street
Adjoining Eden Htusee.
Imported Novelties.

We have now ready for inspection Just opene0
the largest assortment Of rare nnd novel, imported
articles ever exhibited They nre dispayed In rooms
set apart for Imported goods only, aud consist Of
Etageres Music Cases, Jardinieres, China C"o'ne's
vitrines japanese and Arabian Cabinets I'ass
Psychcs, Ladies' Desks, Nest Tables Card Iaoies'
Consoles, Pedestnls and Gaines in Ebony and
Or,noIu scasliola Onyx Get superior ininid Bnh''
vernis- Martin, Nnrqseterie, and numerous Gothic
articles.
Early English Corner and side Cabinets, Writing
Tables Chairs. Anglo Japanese Screens Ease's'
and many other novelties of the period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
ParIor, Bedroom, Library
and Dining-R0om Furniture

PARLOR FURNITURE in entirely new designs
comprising SETS In TuIipwood Amnrnnth, White
Nabornry Mamie sycamore. and covered In specially
selected materias-nII imported by direct. toniy
by n inspection can a correct estimate Of the m-
,neusity aud variety stock of Paror Furniture
be obfained)
BEDROOM FURNITURE In all woods and at al
prices-Oak in all finishes dnclnding Pollard
Trieste, Riga &c also in Spanish Cuban, Tobasco
and Honduras Mahogany
LIBRARY and DINING ROOM FURNITURE in
designs never before exhibited.
Al, Prices in Plain Figures.
X. J. HORNER 81 CO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
Trunks and Leather Goods.

500 Ladies' Dress Trunks.
canyas.eovered-lron bottom-steel elamps-hard' !
wood
Ladies' Dress Trunks,
russell leather bound-brass campS--eXeels!or lock
cloth lined-Hat and Dress Tray. worth 10 s'S
Genuine Alligator Dags,
Ienther Gladstone Bncs
Cbiidren's Grain Leather school Bags,
TWO pockets-shoulder strap worth 1so. 7sc
Fine Leather school Bags
awher and chestnut. worth zoo. osc.
Re,t seaI q combination Pocketbooks.
sterling silver corners.
Fancy Leather Boston Bags
am and satin tons worth 1.75.. 90.