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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
FRAUDULENT PRIZE OFFERS.
THE SCHEME OF THE HOME FAsCINAToR co.
STOPPED BY THE PosTOFFCE.


STOPPED BY THE POsToTFICE.
Washington Aug. 3.-The officers connected with
the Assistant Attorney Generals Office OF the Post
Office Department have succeeded 1t IS believed, in
defeating the attempts of the Home Fasclnator Com
paDy" OF Montreal to defraud many Americans. This
concern, it is stated, publishes a monthly journal
called The Home Fascnator." The greater part Of
the paper consisted an advertisement Of four prizes
for the largest correct list Of English words of not less
than four letters made from the words THE Worlds
Fair" each competitor TO send with his list 81, the
subscription price Of the paper. An enormous cir
culaon had thus been acquired throughout the United
States. Prizes we're advertised TO be awarded on
June % the first prize consisting of 81 900 In gold
the second prize a grand piano. valued at S4OO. and
the fourth prize, sewing machine, estimated at 800
As to the third prize. consisting of silver tea set gold
lined "vaIued ut 1920" the clever and unique plan
was adopted Of awarding 1t 10 thousands Of persons.
Circulars were sent asking for remittance Of
81 so pay for packing and shipping the prize, and
were freely distributed throughout Kentucky, Missouri
Iowa and Pennsylvania. Canada has no statute
authorizing The stoppage of the payment Of money
orders or the delivery OF registered letters addressed
to a person working fraud through the malls The
Postmaster General Of this country cannot prevent
the Issue OF a money order the mailing OF regis
tered letter. so IL looked ms II the scheme would be
successful Tho American terminal postOfIices, how
ever, designated as exchange Offices with Canada, II
has been suggested, should be treated Offices OF
destination and tho postmasters instructed TO refuse
to certify money orders forward registered letters
for the Home FascinaOr Company, Montreal, but TO
return them marked A" fraudulent" II Is expected
that many thousands OF letters containing money will
thus be restored to the writers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
BRlY1OX IVHS MAY RESIGN THE PRESIDENCY

BRAYTON IVHS MAY RESIGN THE PRESIDENCY.
A meeting OF the stockholders of the Western Ma
tona Bank has been called for September L. 10 vote
on the question Of reducing the capital stock. The
present capitalization Of the bank is S35O0OoO' and
II is proposed 10 reduce II TO So,000,000.
A. H. Smith, the cashier Of the bank. said yesterday
that the present high capitalization was unwieldy.
reduced capital can be handled better and viii
lower the tax rate. which is now 81 81 on 800.
There is rumor that Brayton Ives, the president
~ the bank intends to resign at the next meeting
of the board OF directors. Mr. Ives said yesterday
that he did not care to give out any statement for
nublicatioD on that subject as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
LIEUTENANT LONDON on TIE NEw-JERsEY
CAMP

Washington. Aug. 3.-First Lieutenant London of
the 9th Cavalry, who inspected the camp OF the Ma
tional Guard Of New-Jersey at Seagir has made his
report the War Department. Thirty four companies
were represented at the encampmcnt and the greatest
strength Of the camp was 1908 men. The adoption
by the State OF NewJerScy, the report says, of some
fixed physical standard would seem to be necessary
for its own protection. without II the reported
strength Of the National Guard must vary greatly
from It's effective strength. Guard duty was fairly
we'll performed. The work done the drill ground
was good. Target practice has been systemized and
has been brought TO a degree of perfection which Is
limited only by the amount Of ammunition 10 be eX-
pended. The general impression produced by the
troops at the encampmcnt, the report concludes, was
good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the arrivals from Europe by the steamship
Emo that came up 10 her pier yesterday, were Cap
tain n NJ Brooks Consul c. +. Bergmann, 5. H.
Condicts, Captain and Mrs. j. Cavano' Rndoph Eg-
gors Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Curry, Dr. and Mrs. Geve-
,ohI Mr. and Mrs F. G.. IIennnes, DR.. and Mrs
Albert Lipmann, Miss Margaret Mather. Mrs. W. d.
page Mr.. and Mrs. O: Ryland, Elliot T. slocum, Obs
skinner. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. stemenbeTs, W. scott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
WoULp.Bs REscUER YEARLY DROWNED.

Maggie Zclner, twcnty-seven years old who ormcrly
lodged a. No 800 West 1hrty-niah-st.. found in
sck ard destitute condto at her home yeste;dy after
noon and taken by the Iolce Of the Twentieth Pre-
cnct TO Roosevelt Iop ltal and from thee was TRIMS
feffed 10 Bellevue. She refused TO remain in Bellevue
Hospital and went away When she passed through the
hospi.a gates she went down to pier at Twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04

sixthst She sat Q stringpiees near the edss
Of the pier
child playing the pier and got dangerously
the edge. The thought that would toppis
overheard and darted TO catch It, In doing she lost
her balance water AS she rose for te
first tine graspd woodwork OF the pier and sue
ceeded In cngng It Officer Jacob j. Brush OF the
Eighteenth Precinct, rowed under the pier and
caught just as her strength gave and she dropped
She taken back Bellevue Hospital and last nigbs
little the worse for her accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04

During July there net increase OF S9,OO7,13 in
money and bullion In the Treasury. There was de-
crease OF $23559 % in gold coin, S2ss, $50 in sub
siary silver and SS0e750 In trade dollar bullion.
while the store OF standard silver dollars increased
S495162 United States notes So s2l 7Os silver Treas
ury notes 81 544 705, National bank notes 5000
silver bullion IS, 663s22 and gold bullion S6602
Gold certificates held cash by the Treasury on Au-
gust amounted $34 004 $50, increase during the
last month of ~ 30e, 100. SILVER certificates held
cash August l were $S,105,345, an increase during
July of S-47 ,3O8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
INDIANS no REsPECrERs OF THE RED cross

Washington Aug. 3.-Major Van II. IIof, post sur
geon at Fort Riley Kansas, has sent to the War DO
partment relic of the late campaign against the Sioux
Indians IN South Dakota. II Is an ambulance gldon,
having upon its field of white the red cross. Accord
ing 10 the terms of the Geneva Convention this cross
when properly displayed is respected by all cons
batants in civilized warfare. There more than a
dozen holes in the gudon made by the shots from the
Indians weapons and Major lloG, IN his letter ac-
complaining H. expresses the opinion that the Geneva
Convention cuts 10 figure in Indian warfare. The
culdon was one Of those displayed in the Wounded
Knee fight when Hospital steward Pollok was killed
while going 10 the relief Of a wounded man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
MONEY IN CIRCULATION.
The TREASURY STATEMENT SHOWS A
SLIGHT DECREASE.
AN INCREASE OF MONEY AND BULLION IN THE
TREASURY REPORTED.

lsf TELEGRAPH TO THE TkIBUYKl
washington, Aug 3.-The Treasury DEPARTMENTS
monthly statement Of changes in the circulation shows
net decrease during July amounting to al 743. OF
the VARIOUS Kinds of money in circulation there was
decrease OF S5,125.o1o in gold certificates Os
In United States notes, 1927 AGO in subsidiary silver
S44S''o4 In gold coin, and s73o34 in silver certf-
Gates. silver Treasury notes Increased % 200 ol3
during Juy currency certificates IS 900 ooO standard
silver dollars s4sO,s3s and National bank notes 1884,
ol2 The changes in the circulation during the last
twelve months, together with the amounts in cIrctla-
ton at the different dates, are shown in the following
table,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
AN AMERICAN LOAN AND TRUST DIVIDEND.

J. Edward simmons, the receiver for the Americah
Loan and Trust Company, announced yesterday thai
he was prepared to pay dividend Of 80 per cent TO
the preferred creditors of the concern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04

TO BE EXAMINED FOR LIEUTENANTSIiIPS.
Washington, Aug. 3-Secretary Proctor has selected
the following named persons from civil life for examna
ton for appointments TO the Army second licuten
ants. The colleges are given at which military In
structon given by Army officers: William c.
AlvOrd, Oregon; James Y. Andrews, Nebraska, son
of Lieutenant Colonel J. ~ Andrews, 95th Infantry st.
Augustine College Bencla, Cal; John p. Armstrong.
Delaware, Delaware College George d. Deshon, Massa
chusetts, United States Military Academy; John W.
Ewing Indiana; Frank NJ. Hume. Maine, Riverview
Military Academy: S. II. Larrabee, Iowa. Cornell
College; John F. Madden, California University Of
California; Julien J. Mason IT., Virginia. Albert c.
Moore Washington, Illinois University; John 5. Muir
dock of Connecticut, Sheffield scientific School HarTi
son J. Price, New-YOrk, Ohio Normal University
Robert sewell. NewJerSey; W. H. smons, South Caro-
lima, South Carolina Military Academy; c. F. L. Smith,
Illinois, son Of Lieutenant Colonel a. T. Smith, 6th
Infantry, ShattucI School; Ferdinand W. Kobbe Della.
ware, son Of Captain w. A. KObbe, 3D. Artillery.
University School Of Petersburg. Va; William Brooke.
Pennsylvania first lieutenant Sd Infantry Pennsylvania
National Guard George ". Cole, Missouri, Missouri
State University William Wallace Indiana; Walter G.
Short, Ohio, Michigan Military Academy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
THE RECEIPTS FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES.

Washington Aug. 3.-The total receipts from customs
during the month Of July S23 0533s6, $54s5
232 than the receipts during the same month Cd
last year. The receipts at New-York for July last
were sIl. 1908 100. or s5.s6os47 less than in JUS
1900, and 594s7, s31 less than in July, 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04

THE NEW ASSISTANT POSTMAsTER-GENERAL
Washington, Aug. 3.-Estss q. Rathbole, who was
recently appointed Fourth Assistant PostmaserGenera
to-day assumed his new duties at the Postofice De
partment. lie has appointed George u. Corteiyou, Of
New York, his private secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04
"Had he heard the heavenly harmony.

Titus AndrOncus.
Gilmore by the Concerts afternoon and even
fhg by his famous band at Manhattan Beach. Trains
ayegy half hour by the Long Island Railroad =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-04

Tburber, Mr.. and Mrs. underh,u Mr. and Mrs H. N.
Walker and W. II. Mathews '' NAM
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

In the sudden death Of julius House.
man last evening the community suf-
fsrs loss that in many respects is ire
parable. He was one of the type of
men whose business sagacity, mild
temper and genial presence make IN
impression for good that is not easily
oblitersted. He was public-spirited,
enterprising and liberal. His benefsc-
tons were Of character to indelibly
associate his name with the future of
this city. Not gwen to ostentatious
display, the world never fully knew the
extent Of his generous nature, bat IN
the larger field OF philanthrophy he
did many acts and things that will re-
dound to his credit now that his lips
are sealed in eternal silence.
His business interests we're vast and
varied and by dint of energy and sa-
gaclous management he accumulated
q large fortune. In politics Mr.. House.
man was . patriot first and always. He
could and did rise above party preju-
dices and environments and was ever .
stanch friend OF right and justice as
opposed to party expediency. He was
an honored member Of several frater-
nal organizations in which he evinced
great interest and enthusiasm. Is
pecially IS this true with respect 10 the
masonic fraternity. He was closely
identified with the interests Of the Ma
sonic homo and lent the project his IN
fluenee At all times and contributed
literally toward its construction.
julius Houscman was in all things .
nsa--the loftiest tribute that can be
paid human being.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
TO sUnsCkinKHs
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY,


A Republican state Conveasioa 20 uominAts
. justice Of the Supreme Court IN place Of John
". thAmpiis. ANA swe rsxeats ei the tniyer-
sitg IN place ef Charles j. Wiiietk and Arthur
NJ. Clark. and tor the transaction Of other bus
faess. viii be held ~ Ass~taeiy Hall. In the
city Of Jackson. On tassdsy. February -. ISL
NJ ii o cloek .. IN.
la accordance with resolution adopted u
Grand Rapids. May 10. sss6. every couaty will
Dc entitled 10 one delexzte for each 80 Of the
total vote cast fer Governor NJ the last election
November. fs9oi. aud one sdattionai delegate
fos every ffartioa 4moontius To ~. bat each
organized county will be entitled - at least
one delegate.
Under q resolution OF 1853 no delegate will
be eafttied 20 . seat In the convention who
does not reside in the county he proposes 10
represent.
Ia compliance with resolution adopted In
Detroit. J0ae =. ls5u. the secretary Of each
county convention Is requested To forward 10
the SECRETARY Of tbs State csnIfl Committee
treem ., butier block. Detroit. By the earliest
mail. after the delegates aro chosen. = certk
ned list Of such delegates IS are entitled 10
SEATS IN the state conssasisa frou their re-
jams McAliLAx. Chairman.
WILLIAM X. bArKS. Secretary.
In the shove convention counties In the
Filth Congressional district will be entitled to
delegates as follows: Ahegan, los Ionia. 10;
Ottawa. Is. and Kent. g..
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

IL Attorney General Ellis had put
into his letter to the sparta Grange,
written shortly before election, his
present. ideas on retrsnchment, it
wouldn't have made quite 50 fine .
campaign document He now asks for
a salary OF 5000 and is trying 10 make
sensible people bslisvs that the State
should pay salaries TO two Labor Com
niaaoners ~ once. II would b pity
10 make Henry A. Robinson wait until
March I, sad We fear that the Attorney
Generals sympathy outsuns his sense.
The payment OF double alary is
not . novel in this administration,
short - its sxisesncs has heen. The
present Beard of state Auditors could
roe very veil dispenss with me old
clerk, Who knew the work Of the board
% thoroughly, but nessaer could they
wait before putting . eongen;sl spirit
snto The place. 50 they brought bach
frcm Washington, =. C., one Of the
prImevsi Democrats Of Mschigan. vho
lad wandered away iong PEARS ago.
She result 10 thAt the board has two
sssrks at . salary Of sis.oeo each, a.
sppears BY the recent report Of Daniel
y. soper. Secretary Of state and CHAIR
man Of tho Rosrd Of state Aadisers to
the senate. HIS excnss for keepins
fhn kxa n tnnk fhsxn n nnmsk6 sra AZ
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

eier,eaI ve<k - - sone. ea seeesns II
tas sslassss boaaty znAttsr. Essn 4
that . -. hr. ropex wsii knews tnAt u
ass nss esea easaoassxy - psy n .boa
per s1nam fer sssss clerical work. and
ls > sss consistent vith Tstrsnchmsni
aaA rsfvrm- Bat The uash vss ret
told. The smpse fses i tAss The Board
eoala res hAnais me bounty matter
With . new clerk. but the nsesssssy of
provzlag fst place fos sa sxtradited
psmoesst Vas - pressing thAt he wss
pas IA ~ enes On fuli pay. instead Of
n,odsrsts salary until be bscams worth
socssthsng 90 the Stale. AnA thlx .
Democrats rstrsnenmsat-
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

A Republican county convention 10 select
forty seven deiegstes 10 the state convention.
10 nominate justice Of the supreme Court to
saeeoed john W. chsmplin. snd two regents
OF the university 70 succeed Charles J. Ntilets
and Arthur W. Clark. will be held st the upper
circuit court room. In the city OF Grand Rap
Ias. Thursday. February ~. at III O'Clock q. m.
EacA ward OF the city Of Grand Rapids ana
e. three delegates.
Byrequest OF Republican County Committee.
HESRr II. RosE. Chairman.
TsohAs WALsh. Secretary.
Grand Rapids. Feb. :. 1sei-
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Prompt relief in sick headache. diz-
zlness, nausea, constipation, pain IN the
side, guaranteed 10 those using Carter .
Little Liver Pills. One Dose. small
price. Small dose. Snail Pill.
Are free from al crude and irritating
matter. Concentrated medicine only.
Carter's Little Liver Pills. Very small
very easy 10 take; no pain, 10 grlping;
no purging. Try them.
Miplsters. Lawyers, Teachers, and
Others whose occupation gives but little
exercise, should use Carriers Little Liver
Pills for torpid liver and blliousness.
One q dose. Try them.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Little Boy Mamma. can ! 50 cu& and
Jump in the snow Tomorrow?
Ills Mother-i suppose 10 But vast
do you want 10 wait till tomorrow fors
Little Boy-Because "a said he was
going 20 get me . new suit this after
uoon.-New York sun.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Ceyerton-You doa't mean 10 say Won
are going 20 cali on q yorng lady with
out wearing evening dresss
Dashaway-What difference does Is
maker She is only the president of a
Shakespeare ciub.-clotniar and Fur
cisner
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Fsshsr -Doss that young 0izpkius
fellow csll ON yea every nighs n . drsss
suiEf
Daughter-Yes. father.
Tather-whst do yoa think his inten-
lions are
D2nxhser-It looks 10 me - II ~ In
tended 10 wear that dress SulS out
Clothier and Furnishcs.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Mr.. de Richie ito friend 70 whom be
is exhibiting his new picture gallery
Tnerei What do you think Of ali tnoss
pictures. and all done by handi-Fhe-
gende Blatter.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Briggs-I saw Robinson reading The
Congressional Record yesterday.
Griggs-That's nothing. lie seven reads
the baseball matters in the papers---
Xaalx nDort
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
DoINGs or WOMEN FOLK.
rhs Aavsns e AGile. Agnss ChAsuoe
In America

H. essush - we~sss Grssk latter 60.
sssssss He ussiS Bs>s nss tssk 1s
ss<srsa usx A9ssxs>ss-As fhxse
. - us~- fhs1b 1b-xln&A
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Advice tO MOtheFA.
Mrs. wInsiow's Soothing Syrup should al
WAYS used for children teething. IL soothea
the child. soffens the gums. aiiays MI pain.
cures wind collie. and IL tho best remedy Tor
diarrhoea- 25 cents a bottle.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
NrS. TaimSg0.
Lily White.

The Valley City Milling Company has
no peer in the manufacture of Hour.
Its products are IN great demand, and
especially the Lily White. Try it.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

A wrrRsczsrs nine has beer d.
covered in Floxsds.-Commerc;al Ad-
wertlser.
Florida hssn't got TIE call on mere
sssArn; there is any quantity Of Il to re
hsA here in the STRAIGHTFORWARD Of
finance.
Add Michigan has Just orened Up .
msns Of ls ss Lsussn9.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
Advice Co Mothers.

Peckham's Group Remedy cures
Whooping Cough.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Mr. VI. u. HARTER, of Mansfield, has
impudentiy cent . circular to Ohio
Democratic newspapers in opposition 70
free silver coinage. In this matter Mr..
Hsrter does not represent Democratic
sentiment any more than ne did few
weeks since when he joined the Hsr-
vest Trust 10 sw.ndle the farmers OF
tas United states. Hsrter should give
hss pen aud himself . rest.-Toledo
Bee.
Did he represent Democrats sensi-
meet. when &c declared that he would
scouer vote TO propagate cancers and
smallpox thaa the doctrines Of pro-
tecsion,
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

BEAUTIFUL snow, il can do no
wrong" But it has in some way run
up against Edison and must suffer the
penalty. He is now engaged upon an
invention in the shape of an electric
and sunlight reflector which shall melt
the snow as fast as it falls. There has
been snow enough for him 10 expert
ment upon in New York-rsther more
than he wanted. What is needed more
than . snow mel.er is q snow equalizer
for the whole country. Michigan hasn't
had her share for two or three winters.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Mrs. Charlotte Ernerson Rrovn r. The
President 81 ths Feaerstioa - wemen's
Cabs. she sits N pleasant library il
. pleasant hone II 0rsnxs ssd ssswers
stacks of Iesserx They eose frsn al
over The coantry. snd keep Der basy s.v-
eral koars avery mornins esfesisne
sseu sad .sr*iss them. sae is psesssss
,eeksng Isdy. aod Nr, Charlotte Enszssz
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-04
City Guards Ball.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Will you please allow me few words in regard to the City Guard ball. I would like to inquire why it is that the prizes are not more justly awarded. I have at tended the City Guards balls for the last three or four years and I find that in most every case the same parties receive the prizes every year. Now, is this because these characters merit the award or is it pure favoritisma It looks to me as though it was the latter; for think, and quite a multitude of spectators also was of the same opinion, that there were two char acters there that were sadly overlooked. I refer to the two young men, one as Old Bume and the other as Reuben Glue. understand they are both members of the Light Guard. I think one, if not both, were entitled to prize and as I said be- fore, quite number present felt quite in- dignant over the matter. It might have been oversight on the part of the com mittee. If so, it was a bad one. I be- lieve in awarding the prizes to those that are justly entitled to, friends or no friends. INQUIRER.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-04
OVER EAST.

JOtttngs of Interest in the Annex
 Changes Out at Saltonstall Lake.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 The late ice storm did great damage to the trees on Forbes, Thompson and Town send avenues, breaking naples on MT. Up sons place, and many of the fine elms on the Messrs. Hughes, Woodward, Benedict,
 Townsend and Mitchell places. An old resident says it will take years for the trees
 to recuperate, and they never will have the same graceful proportions. The oldest in habitant doesn't remember an ice storm
 which did as much damage to the trees.
 William Woodward is building new house for his own residence on Townsend avenue; the fine residence he built few years ago he surrenders to his son, Frank,
 and his family.
 The citizens of New Haven who drive for pleasure on Forbes avenue appreciate the improvements begun by Selectman
 Forbes and finished during the administra-
 tion of Selectman Jonathan Nicholson Rowe (named after our late distinguished
 citizen, Jonathan Nicholson), which i'm
 provements no doubt Selectman Forbes will continue, so that next summer when
 the residents of the city desire to visit the new parks on the east side they can ride,
 walk or bicycle with pleasure and con- venience. They are catching lots of fine large pick erel by fishing through the ice at Salton- stall lake.
 A gentleman the other day shot dozen or 80 fine black ducks on the lake. It is | great place for wild ducks and ire quently wild geese to rendezvous, and at times both geese and ducks are killed there.
 MT. George H. Townsend is having the picnic grounds and the woods at the upper landings of the lake trimmed up for next summer, when the new steamboat and barges will be in readiness to accom-
 modate any number who may wish to
 sail up the lake, as well as small and large picnic parties.
 It is not perhaps generally known but there is. straight two and three mile
 course at the lake to row, and with @ very slight curve 8 four mile course can be giyens a- -. Many changes will be seen at Lake Sal tonstau next season and with the contem- plated electric railroad built, the public will have fine place of place of resort,
 sasy of access at : small expense,