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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
BEoPENING OF THE JOINS HOPKINS
PROGRAMME FOR THE wEEK-woRK TO BEGIN
ON MONnAV

PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK-WORK TO BEGIN
ON MONDAY.
Baltimore, Sept 30 @peciaD.-The Johns Hopkins
University began its sixteenth academic year to-day
large number Of men presented themselves for ex-
animation In English history. science and Latin
The results OF the examinations will be announced
through the university postofhce on Saturday. on
Friday evening there win be assembly OF the
officers and students in Leverfng Hall. Several al
dresses VIII be made followed by social gathering In
the gymnasium. On Saturday morning all new students
Will meet in Hopkins Hall, where President Gilman
will explain the methods Of the university, and arrange
mcnts will be made for personal interviews between
new corners and the heads Of the vaous departments
The lectures, Rotations and laboratory work win be
resumed on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
OBITUARY..
JOHN TAYLOR HALL.

Albany, Sept. 30 (Special)-JOhn Taylor Han dled
today lie was born in Albany January 5, 1910
He was educated ut the Albany Academy and at
school at Homer, y. Y, where the classics were
taught. lie interested himself at early age in the
fortunes Of the Wing party, and was an Intimate
friend OF Seward Weed and Greeley lie was in those
DAYS frequent contributor to The Journal and TO
The Tribune. sharing with the Abouonists their
hatred Of slavery, ne assisted many slaves in their
efforts 10 reach Canada. lie endeavOred to further
their cause by his PEN and 10 that end he published
Il pamphlet upon the bred Scott decision which was
favorably received in most Of the Leading Republican
organs Of the country Upon the occasion OF one oil
Mr. Greeley's absences from this country he invited
Mr. Hall TO write the leading articles in The Tribune
upon political subjects but he declined upon the scora
Of poor health and ALSO perhaps because in the then
critical condition OF The country he was unwilling to
assume such a responsibility. Mr.. Hall, in connec-
lion with Thomas OlcOtt. took leading part In the
Dudley Observatory controversy, now nealy forgotten,
but in its time a burning question locally and Of in
terest 10 many scientific In other parts OF the
country. Mr.. Hall had hardly reached middle HE
when Ill health compelled him to retire from active
pursuits lie was invited by Mr. George Jones TO
become with Mr.. Raymond, one Of the first editors
of The New York Times" but he declined During
the Henry Clay campaign he was secretary OF the
Whir state Committee. lie knew Mr.. Clay and Mr..
Webster WELL and had much correspondence with them
Mr. Hall leaves a wife. daughter Of the late Lewis
benedict n SON. Lewis i. Hall, and daughter the
wife Of the Rev. Stewart Stone Of Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
TIE Loros crrB looking yok 1 SITE.

NE LOTOS CLUB LOOKING FOR 4 SITE.
n committee q the LOtos Club which has beei
rlec - the duty Of hunting a new house for the
iiston hSs started 10 work again Nothing 70
was done by is members In the summer, a.
nave been cut q the city. The committee has
four sites In view, but has not yet come 20
'efisioh. The fact that the Union and LOtos
are seeking homes further uptown has caused
ny owners e. have mOgnihed ideas OF the value
f'aisols sites IN F1rth ave. They seem 10 think
Wv clubs have no end OF money aud that no prce
nigh This fact has materially increased the
''p Of tie tack Of committees on site.
b"'os Club wishes 20 move 10 a plot between
'~ and fflieth sts., and in Ftfth-svo., or I'M
NF IN H. subcommittee Of the board of
mos bps the subject under lis charge. Prank X.
'.lts president o. the club, Is chairnsH Of this
.sstufe The I<otOs club viii this winter give q
Neltet, which promise W be even more note
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
LIE INTERSTATE EAR

Trenton. Sept. 3O.-Between $4,000 and 10000 yis
itOrs attended the Interstate Fair today. General
f. Burd GrIbb on the grounds this afternoon, and
spent several hours IN greeting old friends and com
rades The premiums in all the departments were
awarded to-day. The races announced for yesterday.
four in number, trotted to-day, and the same
number are scheduled for to morrow and Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

4 SMALL FIRE N SECRETIRY BLAIYES HOUSE.
Augusta, Me-, sept 3o.-Much CONSERVATION was
caused on the streets this forenoon by an aarm of
fire which called the department 20 Secretary Bainss
home The hrs was fortunately confined to chimney
that was found sblaZe ard did but small damage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
SPEAKERS AT A PENNSYLVANIA FAIR.

Carlisle Penn, sept. 80 Speclal.-Fully 5000
persons from all parts Of tho Cumberland Valley at
tended the county fair today. Governor Patls0n
introduced and made an address on Agriculture
Addresses were also made by General Mem. Gregg,
the Republicnn candidate for AudltOr-Geneia and
Deputy Attorney General Stranahan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
VETERAN RAILROAD CONDUCTOR KILLED.

Asbury Park. y. j., sept. 80 Cspeeial.-Andrew
Qunton the veteran railroad conductor, was killed IN
Stanley this morning by a southbound Central kal-
road train, while crossing the track. 1t is said mat
Mr. Quinton was the Oldest railroad conductor in the
limited States having seen service for over half
century. lie was seventy-siX years old last May.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
sclRcrrY OF WATER ~ yEwBURG.

Newburg, y Y, sept. 30 (speciap. The water is
80 low i'm Washington Lake that orders have been gwen
to curtal the consumption Of water here lhe pcoPo
are thoroughly alarmed. The lake has never before
been - low and a large fire would empty II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

PUTTING DOWN THE PRICE OF BARB-WIRE.
Chicago, sept 30 CspeclaI-Th Columbia Patent
Company which some months ago bought the baro-
wire patents Of waahburn MOen, announces be-
ginning with tomorrow, a reduction Of 20 cents per
100 pounds In the price Of barbed wire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
suetial Notices.
November Number Out To-Day.
PRICE IS CENTS PER COPY.


November Number Out To-Day.
PRICE IS CENTS PER COPY.
THE NEW YORK AND PARIS YOUNG
LADIES' FASHION BAZAAR.
THIS NUMBER CONTAINS
MAGNIFICENT coLoRED FASHION PLATES
and
MAMMOTH SUPPLEMENT
or 81 FIGURES.
LAURA JEAN LIBBEHS
GREATEST STORY. ENTITLED
'BEAUTIFUL ZONES LOVER"
APPEARS IN THIS NUMBER.
THE NETWORK AND PARIS YOUNG LADIES
FASHION BAZAR T. for sale By all new-dealer' II
will also b. sent postage prepaid for % eents p shge
eonv The subscription price is 800 Der year.
Adire.. GEORGE MUNRO.
Munro's Publishing House,
y O Roy al 1T = Yandewater-sL, Heu-fofk'
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b. T. Van EmburHl, second Lieutenant ana captain
Of Company b, nd New-Jersey Volunteers ded at
Westwood y J ON Tuesday. lie was an OLD resi-
dent Of the town. and was It's pioneer merchant Inc
New-Jersey and New York Railroad made nm SIauon
agent at westwood when lis line was EXTENDED % tit
- ,d 10 hold the place TN his death. Mr. Van En-
.urrb vas wellknown in military circles In Northern
New Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
RACING AT RIvERHEAD.
SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY
FAIR.

SIX thousand persons visited the suffolk County
Agricultural society's Fair at Rlverhead yesterday
The weather fine and In addition TO an excellent
display Of farm products there some good trotting
Of which the following are the summaries
THREE-MINUTE CLASs-PURSE 800.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

The cor.ets from Ieotys the FIRST makers Of Pars)
are the most stylish and have been adopted by all Psrsiaa
ladies. However the country may be-, all orders arc
most consciously executed by LOgy, Place &c Ia Made
lelne, Paris. send him wehtt.ng body. Or measures
taAel when dressed, and Viii receive quite per
ferton an artca cOqust marvel Of corset Of bro
Id sstn siA uAulr .czo Or ard elegant batlst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
20 ,rcr,ov poYys FOE THE HORSE SHOW.

TO AUCTION BOIEs FOR THE h0Ash
The auction sale Of boxes and seats tor '"o nO'so
show Of November will be held at tue MADISON ''r Ta
Garden on Wednesday, october ~, at p mn A soc
conpetition will b. confined exclusively u 'DO
holders and members Of the assocl~"""
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

Major Dunn was born in Indiana on August 90 1o43.
I'm ApriI 1s61 he enlisted private IN the oth
Indiana Infantry. lie was discharged IN August
1861 and Immediately re-cElstcd IN the ofth INDIANA
Infantry In November 1862, lie was second
ueutenant in the SD Indiana Infantry. lie became
first lieutenant I'm 1853, and an assistant adlutaht
general in 1869 with the rank of captain In NoVem-
her 1868 he entered the Regular Army as captain IN
the 10th Infantry. III 1871 he was assigned To the
I'd Artillery Last summer he was made major ana
assigned b. the sd Artillery. Major Dunn early al
tacted tho attention of General Grant, with whom he
served throughout the a. his personal aloe-de-
CAMP. participating with brilliant courage, IN every
battle in which General Grant had personal command
He was brevetted major for gallant ana mentOrouS
service in the campaigns ana battles OF NcAsburS'
Chattanooga. Richmond and Petersburg. For mum
her of wears after the he acted as cheI OF stan lo
General Pope in the Department OF the missouri ana
the Division Of the Pacific. Later he served WIN MS
battery AT various stations in the West and SOuth, ana
for a time was in COMMAND at Fort PrebIe' Portlshd'
Me- Upon his promotion 70 majority no was as
signed 10 the Washington barracks, ana lett tns cry
only a few DAYS ago 70 bring his family from CLah-
inr's Island 70 their new home. lie leaves VIC
me daughter Of the late senator L'l VI. Morrul n
Nancl and a son aud daughter MAJOR Dunn "Ao inc
oldest son OF General william Nchee D4HH' E'o
IIdge Advocate General VI the Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

Is favor Lemnrchand BOneless Hardines can Justly
Acker Neral CondIt and Park & Tilford keep them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

Teachers stenographers, typewrers, coacimen, walt
ers cooks gardeners, and. I'm short. all classes or
people find II to their advantage to use The Trbunes
columns Of short advertisements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
HARVARD READY 10 BEGIN WORK.
THE LARGEST FRESHMAN CLASS IN ITS HISTORY
CHANCES IN THE COURSE.

THE LAfbfsI FRESHMAN GLASS IN ITS HISTORY
CHANCES IN THE COURSE.
Boston. Sept. 30 CSpeciaD.-The academic year at
Harvard will open tomorrow morning with the largest
freshman class I'm its history. The exact number Of
is members is yet IN doubt on account Of the fral
examination which closed to-day. There will probably
be about $50 men in the class Of 90. The class OF
"a numbered about $50 and largest record
up to last About 500 students took their meals
in Memorial Hall last year. This year
the would occupy the tables
throughout the year will be in force
in only two-thirds Of the hall. The rush for seats
is greater than ever and 100 men are now on the
waiting list. in the academic department an extra
recitation hour Will be gained by beginning al 30 and
ending at 80, instead Of from = 10 A. as formerly
More than 200 courses OF studies offered the stu
this year from which TO select The new courses
pedagogy adapted for students intending to
become teachers will be conducted by Assistant
Professor Hanus, who comes from the state Normal
School Of Colorado. Professor James Of the phiOsoR1
cal department, will conduct additional course on
psychology new course in the classical department
will be in classical phloogy Professor c. L. Smith
resigns from the deahship and Professor lie Baron Il.
Briggs Will ill the vacancy Professor W. s. Chaplin,
dean Of the Lawrence Scientific school, has resigned
70 take place in Washington University at ST. Louis
and Professor Adolphe COIN. of the FIench depart
ment, will go 10 Columbia College. The athletic
interest this fall will be centred in football. Captain
T1Nford has had about forty fifty men working for
a few davs but no especially good material has been
developed yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
r,rp STEAMSHIP ARRIVAL.

The White star steamer Majestic captain ...r, ..
liverpool September - Via one."s
rrIvea a. Cuarsptlne carly this m'Ei""~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

nglsnd Monument Company.
Cemetery Memorials IN Granite, Bronze and Marble.
l,s2l broadway. opposite Dodge Statue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

age Of seventy four years. He influential among
this Prohibitonlsts in fhis part Of the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

worthy than those which II has had In past years.
shortly.
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Special Notices.

Gangs n Co.,
$50 AND 741 BROADWAY.
Will. SELL AT AUCTION.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. OCT AND ..
AT T.. NJ.
Collection Books In various departments Of literature
including many desirable works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
srRlyGr DEATH n BELLEVUE.

The pitbv advertisements on the ninth page OF The
ne mention business chances Of various sorts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
DoINGs OF THE HARVARD BOARD OF ovERsEERo

DOINGS OF THE HARVARD BOARD OF ONhhSEEho
Boston, Sept. 30-At the annual meeting Of the
Board of Overseers Of Harvard College today IL was
voted TO with the president and fellows liz ther
vote to insert the of Professor Trowsrdgs in
stead OF the OF Professor James in the list oil
members OF the administrative board Of the graduto
school for 1S0l-S2; also in certain other appoint
ments in the academic department. Solomon Lincoln
WAS reelected president Of The Board and Francis c.
Lowell secretary pro tempore. The Committee on
Elections certified to the election Of the following per
sons as Overseers for the term of six years l. Jeie
son Coolidge George @. shattuck Charles H. GOODMAN
Charles ]. Bonspare and Charles F. Folsom for tnc
term of two years, to supply the place OF Henry l.
WaicOtt resigned Moses Williams was elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

Notices of marriages must be Endorsed with full
name and address.
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MAJOR WILLIAM MCKEE DUNN, U. S. a.
Washington, sept. 30.-A private telegram received
here this evening announces the death to-day, at pusl
,ngs island. Me. Of Major William Mckee Dunn, Sd
Artillery, L. :. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01

II. L. Davis's blk. Ben Bar.
J. WllamsOn's blk Black Diamond. ........-...2 ?
Breeze HI Stock FARMS z. <. leck.--...--.---S
thallaS Walkers z 81. Elmo 8
L. Il. HayeDs br. z. Honest Billy .
Tlm--2 :4Oia, IS . :405s.
COLT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $50.
s. l.. ThompsOnis b. m. Mayberry
Il. l.. DaYiss b. 2. Il. :. -----.2 :
Time ;4s2, 2:47 2:jih.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-31
A RAILROAD TRAGEDY
Trainmen Overa aome by Smoke
are Suffoca ted Near
Ashlind
s.
The Engineer o. the Train
Mutilated and Bled to
Death
The Canadian Pacific Railroad
After More Eastern
Lines

ASHLAND, Ore, July 3O-About
O'Clock this afternoon as the south.
bound passenger train was in tunnel
IA at the summit of the Siskiyou
mountains, the Miller between the
postel and baggage cars broke.
The AR brakes stopped the train.
A double-header was pulling the train
over the mountain, Engineer Jack
Rockford and Fireman p. b. Fitzpat-
rick on the first engine, and Engineer
Church and Fireman George Schuler
on the second engine, with George
Morgan conductor.
The dOuble-header was backed up
and the break in the train was
chained. IL broke loose again. The
engines backed up again and the train
was chained again. But this time the
pine wood smoke from the two en-
gines, with the foul air In the tunnel.
was becoming so weakening TO the
men that they backed the train out of
the tunnel, when IL was discovered
that Engineer Rockford and Fireman
Fitzpatrick were not In their cab.
1t was believed they had got down
and walked through 20 the other end.
The crew Immediately took torches
and found them In the tunnel.
Rockford was dead, the wheels OF
the engine having cut of his left arm,
which wound itself would have bled
him TO death inside OF four minutes.
Patsy Fitzpatrick was taken from
the tunnel about dead from suffOca-
tlon, though he was afterwards resus-
citated.
1t is not known whether Rockford
and Fitzpatrick fell from the engine
or got down to walk out. Rockford
leaves a wife and two children living
in Ashland, and was good citizen and
well-liked man.
His body will be taken 20 Sacra-
mento tomorrow for burial. The two
engines were In the tunnel about
twenty minutes, and several OF the
crew were prostrated after coming
ont
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-31

purpose OF satisfying and validating
the Indebtedness of the old city OF
WhatcOm.
About eighty former Illinoislans
picnicked at Lake Whatcom yester.
day. A state organization will proba-
bly, be formed.
The board OF county commissioners
yesterday, let the contracts for the
construction OF the Cudworth and
Worthen bitches.
New Whatcom's streets were liveller
than usual yesterday Occasioned by
the number Of people attending the
school lands sale.
The baby show tomorrow will be a
grand success. Forty youngsters Of
Doth sexes have entered the contest.
ana much interest is being taken In
the unique show.
The two Cinnamon VINO have been
confined In Jail for week past started
Tor McNeiPs island last evening In
charge of Deputy United States Mar
shal Simonds.
G. Ferris White has on exhibition
an elegant design for the proposed
city hall. Mr.. White prepared the
plans OF many Of the best buildings in
Seattle and Spokane.
The Cornwall mill again started up
yesterday after being closed down
week tol repairs. Several ships are
expected shortly TO load lumber for
California and foreign ports.
A lodge Of the Ancient Order Of
FOresters was organized last night
with membership Of thirty. A new
lodge OF the A. o. 4. W. will be organ
lied next week.
Taylor & Moller have completed the
plans for the Trinity Methodist Epis-
copal church, which will be erected
this summer. The building will be Of
stone and will cost about $4,000.
Nine Cinnamon for the Blaine can
merry landed at the G. street wharf
Yesterday morning. They did not 20
uptown, and shortly after landing they
took their departure by steamer to the
cannery.
Guy FentOn, driver Of the Belling-
ham Bay Ice cOmpany's wagon. was
severely Injured yesterday afternoon.
The team became frightened at the
approach Of a train and started down
Railroad avenue, throwing Fenton %
the ground. He was cut about the
face and head, besides sustaining
severe bodily injuries. The horses and
wagon received little damage.
Remember the lawn fete Friday even
ng, July 81.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-31
THE same OLD STORY
Captain Renton's Step -Daugh-
ters Open Fire On the
Old Mans Will
Some Part of the Millions
Will Be Dissipated in
the Contest
Mrs. Sackman Asks For and
Obtains Letters of
administration

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3O-The will
of William Renton. wealthy coal and
lumber dealer, has been filed for pro-
bate. The deceased died at Port
Blakeley Washington, on the 18th
inst, aged 70, and left an estate
valued at 100000. lie bequeathed
$1,000 TO Elizabeth Harvey Renton, a
sister, and 81 900 to Mary Campbell,
another sister, and 81, 900 10 Margaret
Campbell, also sister. All reside at
Picton, Nova Scotia.
The will was executed on August 4.
1870, and in 10 John j. Mckinnon IL
named as executor. McKinnon filed
the will yesterday, and this morning
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Sackman, step
daughter, applied for and obtained
from Judge Coffee special letters OF
administration on the estste.
In her petition, Mrs Sackman states
that she is the daughter OF Joseph
silva, who died In Philadelphia In 1899.
RentOn married her mother. after
Sllya's death, and with the property
left by Silva she claims that he
amassed the fortune which he left.
She has sister who will Join with her
In the contest. They will claim that
all Renton's property Is trust fund.
held for their benefit.
Mrs. Renton, 10 whom the deceased
left the bulk Of his property, died last
year. IL is 10 bring the estate into
the hands OF the two step-daughters
that application was made this morn
ing. Mrs. Sackman resides In Wash
ingtOn state and is "A very wealthy
widow
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-31

SULPHUR SPRINGS, July Ex-senator
PETER was orator at the farmers en-
encampmcnt last night More than
1900 people were present 10 hear the
Kansas senator lie wanted the gov
ernment 10 loan the people money at
per cent. to lift S9,OOOODO worth of
mortgages, 30 pull the teeth and close
The mouth OF the great red dragon in
Wall street.
He propose 10 do this with fiat
money issued directly TO the people
who had mortgaged their homes. His
speech lasted two hours. and he closed
by saying the Peoples Party would
finally elect the president and congress
and II the supreme court was not with
them they would make another.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-31
A PRETTY GOOD COAL
Analysis of Coal From the Blue Canyon
Mime

As every person is more or less in
terested in coal and coal mines, the
following analysis OF Blue Canyon coal
not hitherto published, may prove Of
interest:
TACOMA, July 20, 1891.
j. II. Bloedel:-
DEAR SrR-As per request / send
you copy Of analysis Of the samples
of coal which you gave me. Fixed
carbon, 5S.9; volatile cOmbustible mat
ter, 81; ash, 81; moisture, 1.3.
Excellent cOking coal; excellent gas
coal; excellent steam coal; excellent
domestic coal; best sample have seen
In the state. It's great value over
other Goals which ! have examined Is
due 10 the excess Of oxygen.
Yours, etc.
g. G. WooDHOUsE.
The company are more than satisfied
with the mine, and from what can be
learned, shipments OF coal from Bell
ingham bay will not be long delayed.
OIce cream, cake and lemonade % cents
at the lawn fete, Friday evening