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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
WHIST PLAYERS TX CONVENTION.

Providence, July 21-The opening session OF AmeI'-
can Whist Congress was held at Narraslnsett Pier
yesterday President Eugene s. Elliott, OF Milwaukee
presided. An invitation from the Mammalian Atnieu0
rIuh ~ Nevyork 10 hold the next Congress In New
YORK will be acted upon Wednesday. IL was voted,
however. TO hold the next meeting in the East from
July 10 10 20, 1892, inclusive. A score card was
adopted It was voted that the total scores OF players
In league clubs, beginning september l. 1891 DO re-
ported by the corresponding secretaries by series Oh
100 games.
Mr. Foster offered 70 the league gold medal, 10 be
rontested for by members of league clubs, TO be
awarded DO the member having the highest tosl scofe
~ AVA 600 ssIpss between septsnbss L. lsD1s ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
4 PIECE nEaHARn1AcKo rn1RrY YEARS OLD.

Washington, July 81 Cspecial-A piece of "hard-
tack" issued just thirty years ago. was the relic OF the
war exhibited TO STAR reporter to-day By DR.. c. F.
Rand, Of Washington. It was nearly the whole OF
square Of "hardtack,' one Of the big. thick Army
crackers that got much fame about 1851. This
particular cracker issued with nine Others Just
like It. 10 DR.. Rand, thirty years ago this morning.
Dr. Rand then private in Company X, 10Th New
York Volunteers His regiment stationed at Cen
trcvle. II was the morning Of the first battle OF
Bull Run, and Just before the regiment moved out OF
Centreve TO go into action raons were issued to the
men. First Sergeant Ludden, Of Company X,
issued ten OF the crackers to DR.. RAND. and
he put nine OF them into his haversack.
The tenth one he wrapped up in piece Of paper and
sent It home TO HIS mother, who kept 1t curiosity
until she died years ago, when It again came into
Dr. Rands possession. lie has it yet. all in good con-
dtion except that portion IS missing This portion
was broken off and given TO Mr. Ludden, now we'll
known merchant Of Chicago Mr.. Ludden keeps his
piece Theoretically sealed, to make sure OF It's preserva
ton but Dr. Rand has taken such pains with his.
Dr. Rands piece of cracker, however, Is not dscoored
at all 1t IS as hard and firm as piece Of iron, and
gives abundant evidence OF the lasting qualities OF the
Army hardtack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
REPUBLICANS IN BROOKLYN.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS HELD BY WARD AS

ENTHUSIASTIC HELD -
soC1ATIoNs-NEw MEMBERS ELECTED.
Only four of the Republican Ward Associations ~
Brooklyn held meetings last evening" the resui' e
for the monthly sessions In july
About a score of members Of the Third Ward podS
oesomb1ed IN saengerbund Hall at Smith and scherner
horn SITS In the absence OF the president, Dr "h'i
2 Grtiths James W. Webb was maze temporary
nresidinc officer The Registration COMMITTEE rePoiou
favorably upon the following names for 1heinoers,ip
william J. Glenn, Simon Young W. H. Oa,r ~, w.,
Nicholas D. Collins, Fred. Frank. julius A. W. ooi
borg tr I. N Hawley, James b. Bogart, James VIM
lock. Frank NJ Rooney, Joseph F. Prlnkett, bo"aiu
c,r,+h Wellington l.. Dennson, Robert b. MAcKehZic
Francis Ceneling, John II. Hannlng ana Eniers
proUvn The following were proposed for membership
George B. Kaiser Victor Nilsen, Charles B. Dorain
George W. Peavy, Charles Smith, Augustus huS'ou'
Charles Haynes and John Enrlght
rhe meeting Of the Fifth Ward Republican Asso-
citation was held at the rooms Of the William j. Butt
ling C1ub at Navy and High sts, last evening Ill
tbe absence of the chairman, John I. McCfachen'
William j. Buttling presided. and william D. no
phillIamy was secretary. The investigation cohi''00
reported favorably upon the applications Tor MEMBER
shin Of James Hannegan, Frederick Greer ana "il'"'
Mabony and their names were placed on Vne roN'
pernar, MeCorishen and James Wright, former mem
ho,s ,rara re-enroled The following were proposed
Tow ,remhershp: James Curran, Frank V. Mchean
robr 7 Doksey, William F. Mulholland, Charles L.
Nr,bol1and and James Harold. The association al
iourned TO meet or August 49,
The meeting Of the Twenty-third Ward Assoclao0n
vos held last evening In the wigwam at Gates and
Marcy aves and was attended by nearly 200 memoers
John McKeon presided The Registration Conitni''oe
oo,+ad IN favor of the admission to membership OF
forty men proposed at previous meeting AMONG
them we're c. H. Greeley James sullivan ChaFles iey
don A II. Peasey, Frank Chiffon, Charles H. Howe
Anthony siebolt Frederick Nathans' Carroll Lee sea
TON II. Hammersey, william Atwster, Henry zee
Emerson Jones' Frank Bradley. Howard hooln'oa'
W A. Whitney, F. A. Todd J. States end r. a.
smith The report was adopted. .
The members Of the Fifteenth WARD hepuonVsn
- via .bo,r meeting at No. 40 Grand-st., with
iSeeI Dncan in the chair There was an ennnsias uS
otendance and elgtyseven propositions were ieceNeo
aor membership and referred to the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
THE BERGEN POINT TOURNAMENT.

There were some interesting encounters at the continue
ton Of the Bergen Point Lawn Tennis Clubs prize tour
nament yesterday afternoon at BayohneNN J. The la
dies singles were finished. In three contests five sets
were played The summary follows:
ladies' singles. ANAL ,ound1Miss Anna W. VOORHEES,
by % 10 4. The victor had handicap allowance OF
minus thirty points In every game
Mixed doubles first round-Round A-Miss Florence
spence and John S. HAYWOOD Miss Adele Southland
and William D. Day by ID 10 IL.
Second round-Round C-st1s Sally Day and Charles
j. Spence worsteG Miss CatErine Curtis and Ambrose
Packard by 10 TO 2.
Third round-Round B-Miss Sally Day and Charles
j. Spence drew bye.
Mems singles, second rounds-Round BIS. Livingston
Davis (second cass outplayed Edward Brown (second
class) by IA 10 IL Round CChares C. Wheeler (see9na
class drew q bye Round D-Arnbrose PACKARD tthlrd
class by default from Francis Lowon Third Round
Pound A-Chares c. Wheeler tsec0nd class Deat D Inv
ingston Davis second class 13 TO TO-
The tourney will be continued tomorrow afternoon
with play second and third rounds at mems singles
the rst and second rounds at mems doubles and the sec
ond and third rounds at mixed doubles The sport at
ladies, singles and ladies' doubles has been finished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
JAMES GOODMAN.

Boston, July FL (Special.-James Goodman. we'll
known insurance man. died at the Highlands today. in
his seventy-third year. He native OF Springfield
Mass, and during his early life engaged in the
dIygoods trade in New.York Afetwsr1 ne removed 20
Hartford and was employed by the firm OF sus Andrews
g. Son. Mr. Goodman afterwari became the agent for
the Merchants Insurance Company Of Hartford and
travelled extensively through the West and South, es
tablishing agencies for the company. The same COM
pany afterward became merged into the National In
surance Company Of Hartford. Mr. Goodman s.l being
engaged with the management Afterward he be-
secretary for the Charter Oak Fire Insurance Com
Dany, and in 1865 he moved 10 Boston, and in co
partnership with James D. Dent established general
agency which ultimately became the present
firm OF James Goodman Co. For some forty yelrs he
actively engaged in the insurance business in ono
form another, and through his business he became
well known throughout New.Eng gland. A widow and
three sons survive him. his oldest having been
sociatsd with him in business while his other two
are prominent business men Of Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
DANIEL FROHMAN HOME AGAIN.
HIS INTERESTING TRIP THROUGH THE WEST
PLAYING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.

HIS INTERESTING TRIP THROUGH THE WEST
PLAYING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Daniel Frohman, manager Of the Lyoeum Theatre,
returned on saturday from pleasant trip to Oregon
Washington and California. To Tribune reporter
at the Lyceum Theatre yesterday he told the results
OF his home travels. lie accompanied the Lyceum
Theatre stock company on its Western trip from this
city on June 10. and went straight through to Port
land, ORE, except for six hours which ne spent in
Kansas City and few more In Denver for rest and
TO break the monotony of continuous travel The
preliminary summer season opened in Portland, where
the company stayed week, playing to the largest
business ever done In that city. The pieces played
during the preliminary season. and in fact during the
entire trip, which will last until November, are the
"Idler," Charity Ball." "The Wife," "sweet Law.
ender" and Nerves"
From Portland the company went to Tacoma, WASH
where II received O cordial welcome from the many
Eastern people and especially New-York people, who
have settled there Here the company played week
Whereas in Tacoma, Mr.. Frohman said. the theatre
was one Of the best equipped and best managed in the
country, In Seattle, their next stopping pcae for
week. theatre hnd been built since the great fire
last gear, and the company was forced to act in a
make-shft hail. Two detectives were employed
constantly to watch the dressing rooms The stage
was a small one, and there were only three sets Of
scenery, but Charles Robinson and Walker Bellows
the stage carpenters Of the company, exercised such
ingenuity in arranging the scenes that the results were
surprising In spite Of the many disadvantages
under which Mr.. Frohnan and the company labored
in Seattle, the visit a success in every why.
The week IN Seattle was the last OF the preliminary
season, and July 16 the regular season begun
In San Francisco, at Badwln's Theatre where there
viii be Of FIVE weeks. The following will be the
route for the rest Of the Los Angeles, five
nights Salt Lake City, three nights; Denver one
week; st. Louis, one week; Chicago, one month ;
tlaIn l,,fp paalYe
Brooklyn week.
The regular at the Lyceum Theatre will begin
early in November when Mr. SOthern closes his sum
mer season. The only changes IN the present
Lyceum stock company for the season Of 1891 .'02
will be the leaving Of Nelson Wheatcroft and the add
ton Of few new members. The company viii be an
extremely strong one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
OBITUARY.
MRS. u. L.. DAYEN PORT.

Mrs. Il. L. Davenport the widow OF f. L. Davenport
the wenown actor OF older generation and the mother
OF Fanny Davenport, died late Monday night at her
house in Canton, Penn. Mrs, Davenport herself an
actress Of repute and played the leading parts in the
starring OF her husband throughout the country
She born in London in 1929 where her father. Fred
eriek Yining the manager of the old Hay1narket
Theere Surrounded from bapyhood by the subtle fas
cinston Of the and its traditions she early acquired
longing to appear In public, which she first did when
three years old She sent 70 school until she was
sixteen years old and then began her career the stage
She played the leading juvenile parts in the Old Hay
market Theatre
Among the prominent actors whom she supported at
chat time were Charles Kean, William {. Macready and
g. " Brooke. In 1s49 married 10 Mr.. Davcn-
port and to America where she appeared for the
first time Margaret Elmore in Loves Sacrifice at
the Broadway Theatre. Stree the death Of Nh Daven-
port she has appeared in public seldom. Mrs Dsvenpor
has been i'll for some time and her death was not
surprise to her friends She will probably be buried
beside her husband in poston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
JAY GOULD OFF FOR THE VEST.
BOTH COLORADO SPRINGS AND THE HOT SPRINGS
NAMED AS THE DIRECTIVE POINT
ON TIVE


NAMED AS THE DIRECTIVE POINT
OF THE TRIP.
jay Gould started for the West on Monday night,
and will be gone probably for several weeks Both
the Colorado Springs and the Hot Springs are named
as the objective point Of the trip. With Mr. Gould
were his daughter Helen, his son Howard, ana MS
physician DR.. John P. Mum. The party began the
trip in a special the West Shore road
George j. Gould said yesterday that his father had
zone for tour of inspection over the Union Pacific.
g. H. H. Clark the general manager Of the road, &C
oornpanied him as far st. Louis.
This trip of Mr.. Goud's is noteworthy in view OF
the numerous reports Of Mr.. Goulds Ill health that
have gained credenoe. He was at the Hot springs al
the time Of me attempted meeting OF the ADVISORY
Board OF the Western Traffic Association In Chicago
few months ago. and stayed there under the orders OF
his physician the fact that MS absence
from Chicago prevented the holding Of the meeting ana
seemingly came near disrupting the association AS
the formation Of the association had been In accordance
With a net scheme Of Mr.. Goud's, 1t did not seem
nrobable that his absence had been intentional ana
the plea Of sickness accepted IN good 1altn.
Since then rumors Of Mr.. Gould's illness nave oeen
neriOdical and they were strongly revived WHcn nc
Vas prevented from attending the second days ueotnB
of the Advisory the Windsor Hotel last week.
by a severe attack OF neuralgia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
DELEGATES TO THE LEAGUE CONVENTION.

largely attended meeting of the German Republi-
can Ciuo OF the XX1Ild Assembly District. which now
boasts membership of over 500, held last night
at Central Hall, No. 1915 Thlrd-ave President E.
Labischner was In the chair and William Ganseberg
was secretary. On motion Of David Frledsam, reso
lution was passed indorsing ex-Mayor Henry
schroeder Of Brooklyn, for Governor, and calling
dpon all Germans in the district to cooperate with
the club in securing his nomination. The club
voted unanimously to Join the State League of Re
publican Clubs and appointed the following delegates
and alternates to the syracuse Convention Of August
and o.
Delegates-E. Labischner. Maurice sllberstein AMI
Adoph WoIman
Alternates-D. Kutzeman John Wilson and william
Ganseberg
The Republican Club Of the XXIIId Assembly Dis
trict David Fredsam president, has appointed James
b. Kilshimer, William Merritt and Henry Grasse dele
gates to the State Convention of Republican Clubs
The next meeting Of the club Will be held at the
headquarters, No. $3.50 Tbird-ave on Friday even
ing August 7. EXCOngressman Roswell c. Horr
OF Michigan Is expected TO address the meeting on the
live issues Of the times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
FOR LONG ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
PLAY BEGUN IN THE LAwN-TENN1s ToURNA-
MENT AT SOUTHAMPTON.


Twenty-one contestants entered the tennis tournar
ment for the championship of Long Island which
began at southampton yesterday. Among these are
some of the noted experts from all over the East.
o. S. Campbell and r. P. Huntington, IT., will enter
the doubles anu other expert pairs will compete. In
rae preliminary round E. L. Hall defeated j. F. Rogers
in two straight sets without much trouble Stevens
showed up In fine form and defeated W. +. Day. BY
all odds the best match Of the morning was the first
contest of the first round between r. w. Post against
Ford Huntington. Post played a strong net game and
volleyed strongly. His plucky uphill work when
Huntington all but had the match was much ap-
planded The men are evenly matched and 1t was
only by superior stcadness critical points that
Huntington finally pulled out the match by the close
scores of 1913, o.
stevens and Fowler played the best tennis Of the
afternoon. Young Fowler's systematically brilliant
pay was overbaanced by 6tevens's superior staying
qualities and accurate sidelne playing. The doubles
will be begun to-day. The results of the days play
were as follows:
Mems singles, preliminary round-Grosvenor Atterbury
beat S. Davis 6-3 e2. f. S. Hall beat j. Il. Rogers,
6-l, CO. i. A. Thompson beat L. f. Laroque. 7-5
Go Richard Stevens beat w. F. Day, 6-1, 81. w.
K Fowler beat r. Torrance, ca, CO. W. r. Belts beat
A. L. Spencer, %, 6-3.
First round-Ford Huntington beat A. w. Post los,
81 B. p. HOLSTER beat D. W. Speedwen by default.
r. G. Stewart beat Frederick Street by default NJ. Van
Ingen beat j. G. X. Lee, 60 GO, Ga. Valentine c.
Hall beat w. r. Belts 6--2, 60. r. Stevens beat w
E. Fowler O. 40, CO. E. L. Hall beat E. A. Thomp-
SON. g. e.. II. Torrance beat G. Atterbury, CO.
6-S. NJ. Van Ingeh beat F. g. Stewart, SO, ca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
NICKEL IN NEW-CALEDONIA.
AN IMPORTANT SUPPLY IN VIEW OF THE NICKEL
STEEL ARMoR TESTS.

AN INFORMANT 81 FILL IN VIEW VI 4hI -'ANiAA-A@
STEEL ARMoR TESTS.
Washington, July 81 (Special.-It appears that the
interest aroused by the tests Of nickel steel armor
plates has induced most of the European Governments
which own armored warshps to set on foot inquiries
in regard TO the and probable extent OF Supply
Of nickel and that their attention has been attracted
10 the nickel mines Of New Caledonia which are repre-
sented to be both rich and extensive The expectation
~ nickel ore from New Caledonia last year amounted
IN 900 tons and this amount win be largely increased
this year as the Creusot foundries Of France alone
have ordered 100000 tons. In a report which Will
soon be published oy the state Department, COM
nercial Agent lie Mescan, Of NOumea, says:
The area Of New Caledonia f. 100000 square kilo.
metres. ard It includes 800 900 square kilometres OF
nickel producing land. About $1,000 square kilometres
have already beer granted applied for by divers min
ing companies but 10000 square kilometres OF the
land Is being actually worked principally in districts easily
reached by rivers Some OF tho best claims are not
vet worked on account the difficulties resulting from the
absence OF roads The composition Of the nickel ore is ny
drafted scae OF nickel and Magnesa, without any traces
~ arsenic II contains from 10 per cent Of metal
se samples containing up &c per cent OF pure nickel
The value Of per shipping places is now 100
francs (s10 O3 ton The mines reported TO be mex
houstibe Vessels coming Noumea with loads OF lumber
from the Pacific get return caIgOes OF Iron ana save
an expensiye voyage 10 Australian ports. Important
fondrs and furnaces being erected in the vicinity
Of Noumea treatment Of nickel ore and the pros
meets seem 10 indicate that at date not far OF this colony
viii greatly surpass country in the world IN fehpess
and importance Of tho mic KEEL industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
SHERMAN AND FORAKER CONFER.

r1v MEETING SEEMED TO BE JOLLY oNE-
THE SENATOR SPEARS TO BUSINESS MEN.
c,rc,pnau Jniy ol-Governor Foraker called on
enotnr sherman at his rooms in the Gibson House ts
,orenhon Reporters and others In the room were re
,o..od +o retire. After this the two were closeted
IN nrivate conference for nearly an hour Whau Il.e
ra+nrr Of this conference was has not oeen leaineu
The waiting outside In the han IN the vain hope OF
Ie,rn,nc its import heard the most pleasant lnuer
InoIr, NJ fhe voices OF the two gentlemen inter
-ntod az frequent intervals during their Interview
bv Iond laughter IN which both Joined Judge A. l."
! THOMPSON Of Portsmouth prominent Repuoican anu
a friend OF Senator Sherman, arrived mere tnls Horn-
| Ing. .c,. ,,.. v-,ca
res,dnnt Brown and Samuel ]. Hale, Of the Board OF
directors OF the Chamber OF Commerce, escorted oeu
ator sherman into the Chamber. He was al once
called Oh for speech amid lusty applause wee
President Brown made brief speech announcing the
Senator who responded as follows:
Gentlemen and Fellow Members 1t seems that when
.-Inc,nnat 70 report as my custom year.
q s incumbent upon me- least your officer thinks IL
is to come upon the floor Of the Exchange OF wh you
have kindly made member and pay my reepeeV9
Won Now am not engaged In any legitimate Dushess'
- .,o Won gentlemen Iaughter) But have report
To make and favorable one that Know Wni inter
est you ali. As have been about nave hotcee sl
hoks and the stalks and the barns bursting with gram
Many have had 10 build barns Why, I've got ne"
haro Coneed YOU have" said a voice. LauahterJ So
there is going to be a fine grain All the cereals
Will be good. prospects for corn are excellent
Now want 70 say you that all the issues OF the Gay
are business issues not going TO talk politics.
Rut there are issues that appeal to the business man.
whether he he Democrat or Republican. The mode OF
leyyng taxes will always differences OF opnion ana
ns,tes will always divide upon the question o. now sha
money be raised TO support the Government ana so e
mode Of leryinp tayes interests you all Now the cues
,on f. IN the way that have done II wise onof IaSe
the question OF the development ard pro'eedon OF sugar
we are experimenting With the production OF sugar py
means OF The beet well as With cane lhefe II 'e
question OF tin we hear GOOD deal about TIN horns ana
the like We CONSUME about 800 900 Of tin. now
tho tin OF commerce about SIS per cent iron ana ths
ouestlon is 10 produce our and experiment.
ing 70 that end -,
There Il the question OF reciprocity with natons-he
ooc,at arrangements by which get articles In
free which we produce ourselves by recproeaths
with other nations something which they cannot pro
duss. Ase,prsey been adopted DO there you law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
TROUBLES OF THE PEOPLES PARTY


Gu Paul, Mimi, July 21 (speciaD.-The Independent
or Peoples party is threatened with disruption In some
paris OF South Dakota. Trouble has been brewing
among some OF the leaders for some time few BS
ago one or two Of the more prominent members Of ia
party IN Hand County preferred charges before the
county Attorney, elected on the Independent ticket
county A. Harvey elected on the Independent ticket
last fall, asking his removal from Office alleging
hcompetency, mal'easance, etc. The commissioners
nave taken steps to bring the matter before Judge Fuller
There are other reasons why the party IS losing
IN membership in that section Of the State the principal
one being the inability Of the last Legislature TO ac-
compish anything that would benefit the agricultural
classes Many OF the members Of the party who were
until recently loyal to the doctrine, now say
openly that they will again support any par
ucuhr party candidates for legislative honors In
south Dakota Hand has always been the county where
ule new party seemed 10 flourish best, and the turn OF
anairs Is now being watched with interest by Re-
publcaus and Democrats alike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
RUSSIAN HUMANITY.
From The London J

FTOm Inc
II is scarcely necessary advance fresh instances
- 1,-o,a tho borharous brutality with which the RUSSIAN
authorities proceed against the jews but even aer
incdnnt renortod In the German papers, VIII not fa
10 make an impression everywhere In ST. petersburg
Jewish convert TO the orthodox Church IS SERVING MS
and is v1dower has lived for years az Moscow WIN
his yo,ing children He lay seriously Ill when sl2rt
limo 400 he received an order 20 quit the town he
ent for his brother at ST. Petersburg and entrateu nun
10 Ioot alter his children, he felt his END approach
W oo a died the NEXT day The brother took the two
oruhans with him St. Petersburg and for snort uhe
wds left unmoleSted. soon, however, poncenah ap-
Two Jewish children OF his deceased brother VINO we're
under age and were TO go back 20 the Polish birthplace
~ their father In his desperation the uncle hurried
20 his military superior but te only trims tlmt he eoue
a YEA 10 ebtalh peralsAoa Ter Ire orphaas - fsan