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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
An AUTOMATIC DEVICE WITH ME.RRAKEs.

To the Editor of 4 he rlbuhe
sir Is not the opposition OF railroad engineers 10
ANYTHING resembling automatic tellt tale nspohslDe
,,r the recent tunnel accdent3 For every accident
that comes to public knowledge arc tAere not huher
ON, narrow ESCAPES. And is not this the reason 1"
snoh oppo,itionl \ prominent inventor has SIMPLE
invention which would have prevented TINS accldcht,
or ut least fixed the responsibility but lie mas Deeh
nn,hio IA iutrulucc il On account Of this opposition
m. device i, such that the air brakes are automatically
npped if the engineer does not sec o. hecd the warn
iiig of the ,cmaphore at danger some outn uc'lo,
Win - locked signals should give the maximum! OF
safety , i'Di'N Si'N' ma -
New York. March :. 1881.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

naugurated President Of the United States Il
shows far more plainly than many a pretensious
document Of what versatile material the Father Of his
Country was made. That at such an important tms
he could find leisure to attend to such details Of tho
toilet marvellous. The paper Is probably IN
order to his body servant that famous indviduaD to
lay out the articles mentioned. The silk hose and tho
handkerchief were no doubt worn on April 30 His
supply Of handerkerchiefs apparently limited But
the General not snunyS individual and hal
little use for the articles. MITCHELLS.
New York, March 2, 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
CHARGES AGAINST PROFESSOR SMILEY

Washington, March I3.-ProfesStr Charles W. Smiley,
Of this city, the special agent of the Census Office in
charge Of the division OF fish and fisheries has been
temporarily relieved from duty pending an nNestlsa-
ton into charges which have been preferred against
him affecting his official conduct. The chtrgcs are
mainly that Professor Smiley has used his Official posi-
ton and influence TO dscredit and embarrass tine United
States Fish Commissions and that the value OF the work
Of this division has been seriously impaired smiley
makes a positive denial of the charges, and confidently
expects a complete vndication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
ILLUSTRATING w\sluNGroN,s MINurENEss.

To the EditOr Of The I ribune.
Sir: \, an example of WaShineton'S minuteneSs and
attention TO detail may quote little scrap of paper
in his handwriting nOW in our possession. Ii Is AS
follows, 10 shirt. 10 socks ! WHO handkerchlcfS,
silk Handkerchief. pair silk hose pair cotton hose.
hair ii w. hin.ron, 2-th Apl. 1883.
The above was. rs your readers will notice. written
only two DAYS before that cvcntful which he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
NETWORK CALLS FOR THE REFUND oF THE TAX.

Washington. March I3.-The first application for re
payment Of the direct tax under the act Of the last
Congress- was received at the Treasury Department 10
day II was from Governor Ill., Of New-lork ana
tle arount Of money called for was about - 2j 900
The application must be ,cIutinzcd by the Fifth
Auditor tho Frst Controller aud the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue. When the account il verified, a
draft the amount VIII b. sent to The Governor 81
NeW York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

Washington March 13.-T!c amount 81 silver oh'rcd
for sale the Treasury Department to day was b'Ooo
ounces. and The amount purchased 3OJooO ounces a
follows: 30 600 ounces at SO.D93o $1,000 ounces al
sO9gi5 100000 ounces AT $O.g9i7. 10000 ounces at
rO.gJfO, - 900 ounces at fO.39Jo.
The amount of ! = per cent bond, redeemed To-Day
was sl1 800, making tn: total 10 datc 2,l3-,-uu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
ROTH PHRASES CORRECT.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
sir: viii you kindly inform me through the columns
OF The Tribune whether be permitted 10 say my
sincerest regards" without the muaiion Of good
grammar, should ] rather say my most sincere
regards 1. .
New York. March ), 1891
both forms are correct. "SincereSt" Is per-
hapS preferable-EdJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

Washington, March 13-The first application under
the law providing for the payment of the French
spoliauon claims was filed In the Court Of Claims to
day by the attorney, for william Gardner, administrator
Of Calr, Gardner The award in th, ca-c j. Fii,J1-.
The court asked certify that the claimants arc
entitled to the award under the original judgment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
REPORT on TIE BENNINGTON's TRIAL.
SURPRISE THAT HER ENGINES FELL BELOW

SURPRISE THAT HER ENGINES FELL BELOW
THE REQUIRED HORSEPOWER
Washington March 10 SpcciaD.-The official report OF
the horse power trial Of the bennington has been received
at the Navy Department and gives general surprise
on account Of the failure of the gunboats engines 10
come up 70 the required horsepower OF 3'4oO' Inc
information which came from persons WHO were on
the trip was of a complimentary nature and by no
means prepared the Department for the Official showing
of failure by over eighty horsepower The report
gives as the official horse power 3,3l269 This result
NAV be explained by the too great confidence OF the
contractors who, It is said overeStmated the WORK
of the engines during the early part OF the trlal
and did not bring out their efficiency in the latter
part Of the trip.
The performances Of the Bennngtons engines are
all the more surprising wien contrasted with the
results of the ConcOrd's trial. The conditions were
supposed 10 be Identical and the design ana Workman
ship of the vessels similar. The Concord signify
exceeded her horse power requirement, MAKING 3'4o
Ii fae then eN pected that the experience OF Inc uti
v6uId afford the contractors obvious ADVANTAGES ana
enable them make better showing with the sslcf
ship the bennington The difference In the per
forfnances OF vessels exactly alike would seem
10 dispose of lie theory that this similarity can be
depended upon for corresponding results According
10 the showing made by the Bennington the contractors
Will forfeit $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

months ended February %, 1891, s1S,O67,457; two
months ended February d. 1890. S2G .11779s; eight
months ended February -. 1891. $72.s737oo; eight
months ended February D. 1890, so. o4s .14S
The total values OF the exports Of domestic mineral
oils from the United states were as follows FeD
ruary 1891 S3lj9.025 February, 1900. S313p'445 ,
eight months ended February - 1891, S:364 S.'oIo
eight months ended February -, 1890 S3o'4o"'fil'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

Washington. March 13-ioGrthcla,s pOstlna>ters
To- day appointed ~ follows Mr. y g. "eddd.hS'
Altus. Penn. q. Hart Bear Gap Penn; Il. Miller,
GIenmoorc. Penn VI Hilton. Hamilton y. j.; l.
willard oxford, y H.. Mrs. l.. Z. ball, Washing
,nn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
PREPARING FOR ARBITRATION.

Washington. March 13.-Sir Julian Paancefote The
British Minister, had conference with Secretary Blaine
at the State Department this afternoon. IL related
principally, IL is said to the arrangement OF pre-
lminares for the submission TO arbitration OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

statesman at last admit the wisdom Of policy whicn
e has been denouncng his paper and In his speeches.
on t;e stump, is he not serious in his assertion
commend his words to those who so convinced OF
the nfalIbty Grover Cleveands theory OF govern
ment. j. L. FALLEN.
brooklyn March 8, 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
EX-SENATOR BRUCE on GEN. oRDwAYs ORDER

EX-SENATOR BRUCE on GEN ORDWAY'S ORDER.
Washington March - (SpeciaD.-E x senator Bruce,
OF Mississippi IS one Of the most conservative men
of his race in the country. To STAR reporter WHO
saw him to-day Mr. Bruce said that there was con
siderable discomfort among the coorcd people on ac-
count Of the extraordinary order of the command
Ing officer Of the District militia to dsband the
coored battalions. why such action should have
been taken" he remarked, lis beyond my knowledge
II is in nv opinion a stupendous bunder.'
"wiu it have a detrimental political effect in
the Northern states" asked.
- do not think" replied Mr. Bruce, it will have
any special political effect; certainly not when the
facts are ALI known and il is understood, it will
be- that il is the action Of one man, who in tho
case does not represent the dominant sentiment OF
the District nor the Administration. politically or
otherwise Both Democrats and Republicans crtcise
the order of General Ordway'
Have they not made good showing as the
~hite soldiersl"
- am not prepared TO make comparison answered
Mr. Brace; but my information is that their
is good. Tie press Of the city here have frequently
spoken of them in terms of eulogy. Army officers
have been equally emphatic in their commcndation.
WHAT is your opinion to the beneficial effects
OF the colored battalion on the coored racer was
asked
munity and | Informed that those living I'm the
Immediate vicinity Of the armOry speak well of their
sodierIy bearing and discipline, and consider their
nj has been suggested that Jealousy Of the whites
has had something to do with the ordcr' remarked
the reporter. - ,.,. , .,o
troops said Mr.. Bruce. AS to the motive that
actuated General Ordway in this matter, prefer to
leave it to the judgment Of the public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
His Children !

NV little had number OF bad ulcers and running
sores head and body which lasted for four
years tried al doctors and remedies but the
sores still grew worse until did not expect him b. re-
cover My friends were confident that II the healed
It would kill him length quit all other treatment
and put him swfs Specific and less than three bottles
cured him 4 sound and healthy child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

Washington. March I3.-Thc President and party re
turned 10 Washington this afternoon at 10 O'Clock.
The President said he had enjoyed his visit to Benjies
and that Ire thought he lad been fairly successful with
his gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
RREApsrIFFs AND MINERAL OILS EXPoRTED

BREADSrU-FFS AND MINERAL OILS EXPORTED.
Washington, March 13.-The chief Of the Bureau of
Statistics reports that the total values OF the exports
or domestic brcadstufs from the United states during
the month of February, 1891 and during the two
and eight months ended February % a compared
with similar exports during the ponding period
Of the preceding year. rs follows: February,
1901 a. 81 9Ol February, 1890, Sl4,H017o; two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14

various questions at Issue in regard to Behrng Sea
fisheries, on the basis suggested by Mr. Blaine and
accepted by Lord salisbury with certain notifications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-14
INTEREST IN THE PATENT CENTENNIAL.

Washington, March 13.-Thc committee having in
charge the arrangements for the celebration OF the be
ginning OF the second century Of the American patent
SYSTEM which will occur in this city April g. and
TO- is in receipt OF numerous communications from all
parts of the country from inventors aud manufacturers
indicating 4 widespread interest in ;he celebration.
Several thousand Of the most prominent inventions of
the country, including Edison, Bell CNliss. >immN,
Westinghouse, {. X. Marshall and Andrew Carnegie.
have signifcd their intention OF taking part. The
opening meeting on April will be presided over by
President Harrison.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
pARRE-

Wayand Strong, who attempted on FRI
day last to hang himself with strap from
a rafter In his attic, was on Tuesday sent
to tho new insane asylum al Waterbury.
Donald Smith, G. T., of the Good Tenn
plars, ted on Tuesday to visit tho home
of his parents at Lake Megantic, Que.
The Empire Granite company have just
received an order for $1,000 paving blocks.
II. Webster will also place ID new paving
cutters on his quarry.
The exterior of the Montpelier and Wells
River railroad passenger depot Is resplend-
ent In new paint.
New machinery is arriving and being
placed in the Whitcomb Brothers new
machine shops.
The various granite works are to be closed
on Saturday, and the worEmen attend the
Labor Day exercises Mt the capital.
~ Woodbury. camp S. of V. arc to hold a
reception on September /, in Music hall
Lewis Eobarge, late with d. NJ. Miles 6;
Co., will go 10 Kansas City, Mob,
Or. and Mrs. O. H. Reed started on
Monday on trip through the Western
States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
POh,FRET.

Our veteran sheep Lree To-. A. T.. Perkins is
at tho Sew Eng land fair with sheep this wees.
Miss Anna Vaughan returned from the
Beach last week.-The tax bills on the 1871
grand list Rre now il the hands OF the town
treasurer, giving tax PAYERS % days from the
first day OF September to pay their taXrs.-
schools in town commenced Monday, with the
same teachers employed in the spring term
with one or two exceptions Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Ware, after spending several weeks in
town, have returned to their home in Aurora.
Illinois. Mrs. Lyman Sunbury is visiting
relatives and friends in Canada. Miss Jennie
sunbury has finished her work in Woodstock
pital in Burlington as nurse. Mrs Harriug-
ton Is at home from Lyme, y. H.-IIiram liar
rngton had colt badly cut by barbed wire
fcnce.-Miss Cora Atwood has returned from
the Bcach.-NIaster Roll Childs Is quite sick
with typhoid fever.-Therc was corn roast at
Reuben Newtons last wee&.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
NEW ENGLAND CROPS.
Injury to Grain and Potatoes From tho
Warm, Damp Weather.

BosToN, Aug. 31.--The crop bulletin OF
tho New England Meteorological society
says: The past seven days have been char
acterized by unusually warm, damp weather,
with considerable dew, and sunshine below
the normal. Southerly winds have prevail
ed and have poured volumes of moisture
laden air over New England. Tho rain has
been very beneficial over those sections Of
Now England that were suffering from
drouth, and the heat and moisture have ad-
vanced the growth OF pastures and grass
lands everywhere. Newly seeded land has
been given a good start and corn and root
crops have made a good growth.
But it has been decidedly injurious to
grain and,potatoes. The rust or blight has
struck the potato vines in the Northern
States and fields that one week ago were
green and fresh arc now reported to be
| black and dead. In places the crop is for
ward enough not to be in jured to any extent
by the death of tho vines but rot IS feared
and is indeed, getting general, although not
severe as yet. The correspondent at Brat
| tleboro, VT, reports that one week ago
about one man In 10, only, reported any
| signs of rot, while now nine out OF every 10
report from 25 to 90 per cent and still grow
ing worse. All other reports Indicate only
Slight or moderate damage as yet. Little
blight is reported from tho Southern States
aud only moderate indications OF rot.
Nermont-Brookheld, There Is some com
| plant Of rot in potatoes. Corn Is pushing
along fast, with two or throe weeks more OF
good weather it will be all right. Winter
apples will DO almost failure, but quite "A
good supply Of fall apples Feed in the
pastures holds out well. West FaIrlee
Corn is coming along finely. Potatoes will
be light in some localities Apple crop not
up to the average. Oat3 heavy, also heavy
crop Of rowcu. Ludlow: The weather has
been bad Tor potatoes they are suffering
with blight Brattleboro: In tLe last seven
days rain has been the rule and fair wealth
er the exception, which / think las caused
destruction to potatoes. II this hot wet
weather holds one week more We can say
good-by to most of the undug potatoes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
POUNDED TO DEATH.
A TRAMP BUTCHERS AN AGED co.,
PIE WITH a COUPLlNG-plN.
A FIend Splits Open the Heads of Henry
Bushenhagen and VITO and Throws tho
Bodies Down wei The Murderer
Has Fled and Left No Trace.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug 8t.-A murder
more fleudish than any in tho annals Of
crime in Hartford county was committed I'm
the town OF Bloomfield at an carly hour
yesterday morning. At that time Henry
Bushenhagen, aged 60 years, and his wife
Emily, aged II years, were killed by a
tramp to whom they had given shelter. Not
content with simply killing them lie hal
frightfully mutilated their bodies and then
thrown tho bleeding corpses into Gn old
well.
When tho fearful crime was nude known
the excitement in the Bloomfield was in
tense. Men hunted in the adjacent woods,
intent on apprehending the assassin, but
without avail. The murder was suspected
last night, but not until this morning were
the bodies found. dwight Newburry nc
companiod by james Ryan, both noiguJor5
of the Disadvantages, visited the farm for the
purpose Of investigating.
They saw signs Of struggle in tho barn
yard and noticed that the curb q the little
well, 10 feet away, was not in place. CO.
ing 10 tho well Newburry leercd down its
steep sides On top Of the shiny, blood
stained water, rested the corpse OF the nged
farmer, near the latter's distorted
face lie saw the fe.t OF Mrs. bush
enhagen. Whom assistance arrived the
murdered couple We're taken from the well.
An examination "a, made OF the bodies and
on Mr.. Eu,hcnhoSon's heal wore found
large wounds, probably made with ac3upliuy
pin, which was found in the yard. One 4
the wounds was three inches long and tie
skull crushed to tie depth of four inches.
On Mrs. Hushenhagon's heal wero five
wounds, every ono Of which crushed the
skull. These, It is believed, were made with
an aVe.
Robbery was not tho motive for ths muir
dor In the house this morning there were
no signs Of ransack About 50 was found
beside bank book for so or moro No
article was missing, and it was evident that
the murderer's first thought after placing
the bodies il the well was to got away from
the scene.
The selectmen Of the town have offered a
reward of $500 for the capture Of tue muir
dcror.
Louis I.auer has been arrested under sus-
picion. lie GcnIrs having seen the iu5hen-
hageus for four years, but he has been posi-
lively identified rs tho man who was with
them when they drove 10 Hartford on Iri-
day lie has been Very ueryous and eV-
cited since his arrest. lie has just finished
a term Of Is months N jail for LurGlariziug
a Hartford meat market.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04

The special announcement which appeared
IN our columns some time since, Announcing a
special arrangement with DR.. y. d. kENpALL
Z treatise ON the Horse and hl. Disra,c- " Where's
10y our subscribers were en- sblcd TO obtain
copy OF my NSiuao'r Work free by
and enclosing "a tVO-cout stamp for mailiux
same Is renewed for a iu,itrd period We
trust all will avail themselves u the upuurtl-
nifty OF obtaining this valuable WORK. 10 every
lover Of the Horse 1t is Indispensable, ~ il
treats in a simple manner all thodi-eA-es which
aAiict this noble anima. Its pbenuin-
cnal salo throughout tho United States and
Canada, make 1t stitutard authority. Mention
this paper when sending for Treatise"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
VERGENNES.

Miss jennie Pope of Los Angeles, Cal, is
the guest of Hon. G.. W. Grandey aud wife.
Next Sunday Bishop DcGoesbriand Of
Burlington will administer confirmation
services at st. Peters church. II. A.
llckok and wife of Newark, n j., and MIR.
Lovcrol of Orange, n. j., who have been
stopping at the Kiddcr cottage, have re-
turned home. The Weybrdgo camping
ground on Kelogg's bay, near Fort Cassiu,
is now occupied by w. y. Childs, NJ. L.
Spraguo, John A. Childs and Sheri-
dan Childs Of ST. Louis, Do.-Pcars
are being gathered in quantities,
and selling at 80 cents per bushel -
Tho two gentlemen from Fcrrsburgh whom
Officer Bates would be pleased to meet with
reference to their Saturday nights indul-
gUnce, were last seen counting the ties on
tho Central Vermont going north. The
open season for duck was hailed by a crowd
OF nimrods somo of whom were at Dead
creek bridge before II O'Clock Monday night
Mayor Hindes, Or. Shipman and L. G.
Morton were Of tho number. Ducks are
abundant this season. Rev. B. D. Hahnn
end wife of Newark, n. j.. and Rev. c. H.
Pendleton and wife of Worcester, Mass.
have broked camp at Mile Point and ro-
turned home The point is nearly deserted
Of campers, G. T. o. Kimballs cot
tage IS the only one occupied. -
Among the campers near tho f. Benton cot
tage, south of DR.. Barstow's, is party Of
young guests who are having gay time
They nre Churchill Hiudes, Burton Bris-
tol, Burton Pillsbury and young Armagnac,
son OF the new superintendent of the graded
school, II. II. Booth and Miss Parkhurst
of Plattsburgh, accompanied by Miss Marion
Booth, returned home Tuesday. Rev Mr..
Taylor breaches hs farewell sermon at st.
Paul's church next Sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
NORTHERN NEW YORK


At a meeting OF enthusiastic young re-
pubhcans Thursday night the following
Young Mems Republican club was forme &;
President, a. y. Grant; first vice-presi-
dent, H. W. Hale; second vice president j.
c. Weeks; corresponding secretary, j. $.
Bissell financial secretary, Moses NIau;
treasurer, Broc Shears. Besides the reku-
lar organization there will be long list of
honorary vice presidents ami n finance com
mittee an executive committee and com
mittee on music DR. johnson Of Holy ke,
Mass, is visiting in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
EAlREAY

y. c. Wheeler started for Portland, Oregon
on Monday. and Mrs. Wntturd have r.
turned from their visit to Morri,town aud vi
clulN. A town meeting was Led on Thurs
day and it was voted to exempt from taxation
ing for the Lamoule mills Mr. and Mira
Lewis story aud Mr. and Mrs Isaac Wilcox
tire entertaining friends. M. D. Nudeett wish
the highway had tho selectmcu Meaeure the
distance and found that t wa, more than two
and one.haf rods I'm tue road. Miss Ella
burns ~ Georgia IL teaching school i'm fine
poor house dI>tuct-Nlr- Hunt and Miss
Genie Hunt have bo-u -.eHd..S a few days H.
taIuUrlGs..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
MONTGOME cry.

II. =. DllEie has contracted to furnish n
Chicago firm with q carloads Of butter tubs
J. g. Hutchtns i at St. Leon Springs. p. .. for
u few woeks.-W. b. Clapp takes possession of
the Joshua Clapp farm September l.-W Is.
Rowley Of Leomi uster is In town on visit
Mr. and Mrs A. L. Hall have a new arrival, .
sou.-Iue village schools opened on Monday
with Misses Alberta Campbell ana Ruby Gate
ns teachers.-The Canton school also opened
with Misses Reynolds aud simmons as teach
crs.-Mrs. Mckenzie, sister of q. ;. Parker. Is
in town on yisit.-Mrs. Lucinda NJ. James
has returned from a few weeks stay Ia Rich
fgr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-04
NORTH POMFRET.

The city boerders are mostly returning 10
q cir hunes.-lhe village school commenced
last Monday with Mrs. +. W. strJn-, tru. her
~. con has moved 10 West hartford. II.
W. Vail las his new barn completed. Fred
Strong:and wife have returned We-t,tu resume
teaching William Whipplo Is making t1tou-
sive repairs about his house Nine.pW Fay
has started his machine thrashinX grain. Miss
Adele OOIburn has returned home from the
baa