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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
MR. BLAINE'S CONFIDENCE.
EARNEST WORDS on THE CONTEST HERE.
IF THE REPUBLICANS OF NEw-YORK DO THEIR
DUTY FASsETr WILL SURELY WIN.

IF THE REPUBLICANS OF NEw-YORK DO THEIR
DUTY FASsETr WILL SURELY WIN
The Republicans of New-York will hear WIN
regret that James G. Blaine's duties as Secretary
of State will prevent him from coming here 10
speak for Fassett and honest government IN TINS
State But the following letter will show how
he feels in regard to the contest now drawing TO
close:
" Hon. Thomas c. Platt.
MY Dear Sir: l cannot leave Washington to
address a Republican meeting in New-forK ON
Monday the last day of the canvass. Important
engagements here forbid.
But trust that my presence is not necessary
to show my earnest desire for the election OF
Fassett and Vrooman, and my sincere hope that
every Republican will report at the polls on
Tuesday next
IF the general activity of the voters shall be
at all canal to the briIliancy Of Mr.. FaSsetts can
vass we may feel the fullest confidence on az, Re
publican victory in New-York Yours very truly
JAMES G. BLAINE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
HOY DID THE CHECK GET OUT'
Mr.. QUAY WANTS TO KNOW WHO GAVE IT TO
THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Pittsburc oct. Ca Beaver dispatch says Senator
Quay sent the following telegram today
Hon. E. l. Lacey. Controller, Washington, d. C..
beg to be informed at your earliest convenience by
whose authority permission a certificate OF deposit
for SSS77 dated November 90 1889. indOrscd By J0i
Bardsley and by me- which is among the papers or the
Keystone National Bank an Institution ~ the CUSTODY
Of the United States, delivered TO the Democratic
state Committee 20 be photographed Autographed and
published throughout the state by the Democratic
press as Is now being DONE NJ. 3 QUAY.
senator Quay this afternoon entered suit for Grim
lna libel against the propretOrS Of The Beaver star
and also a civil suit for 10000 damages. The civil
suit against "The Pttsburg POST for 100000 dam
ages has not been entered but Senator Quays cOun
sci say the bill will be filed 10 morrow.
Washington, oct. 3O.-Mr. Lacey Controller Of the
Currency admitted tonight that he had received tele
gram from senator Quay asking by whose authority
certificate Of deposit for s77 indorsed by himself and
John Bardsey and which is among the papers OF the
Keystone National Bank, delivered to the Demo
cratic state Committee. He said however, that 1t did
NOT reach him until after Office hours and therefore
would be impossible for him to investigate the matter
before tomorrow morning. lie had no personal
knowledge whatever OF the transaction referred TO by
Senator Onay but he had decided not to reply to his
telegram until ne could look further into the matter In
thc morning He had certainly not author zed the de
livery of the certificate the Democratic committee or
10 ANYBODY else. but he would like 70 ascertain II any
one connected with the service htd done 50 before he
replied 10 Mr.. Quay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
CHARLES Z. BLANCHETTES TROUBLES.
REMOVED TO THE BELLEVUE HOSPITAL PAvIL-
ION FOR THE INSANE.


Charles +. Blanchette, theatrical manager, was
removed from his home in the Oriental Hotel 10 tho
pavilion for insane patients at Bellevue Hospital on
Thursday afternoon. His wife and DR.. Samuel W.
smith, Of No. "a West Thlrtethst., accompanied him
to the hospital and left him there without trouble lie
was said 10 be in no way violent, but was suffering
from slight impairment Of his mental faculties due
20 Overwork. During the summer he had been buslly
engaged In promoting theatrical plans OF Charles
F1ohman, with whom lie associated, and 1t was
said that he overtaXed his BRAIN he suffered from
nervousness 10 such extent that his physician @-
vised his removal 10 the hospital whore he could have
rest and quiet. DR.. Smith said yesterday that Mr..
Blanchette's trouble believed to be only tempo
raly Daniel j. Sprague. the proprietor of the Oental
Hotel who is Mr. Blanchette's broleTiniaw said that
Mr. Banchete suffering from nervous pTostIatlon,
due 10 ovcrwork and that his mental faculties were
not seriously impaired. It was expected that he
would be restored 10 complete health In short time
Mr. Blanchettc managed Buffalo Bills Wild West
show abroad. For many years he has been Known as
a hard worker I'm theatrical ventures HIS latest
engagement was with Charles FOhman's " All The
Comforts Of Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
Not RIIN But DYNAMITE FELL.

Birmingham, Ala Oct. 3O.-There was an attempt
at the state Fair grounds today to produce rain by
exploding dynamite high up in the ar. strong cur
rcn OF air caught the balloon 1t went up ana was
carrying IL straight toward the grand stand when ths
bar burned open aud the dynamite fell out. striking
, ground by the race track and exploding with great
force There was rush Of people TO get out Of the
wav but fortunately 10 one was hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
THE BLAME FOR THE MOyTEzU1fA ACCIDENT.

Albany oct 3O.--A decision was rendered to-day
nv the state Board Of Railroad Commissioners in the
matter Of a rear collision the West Shore Railroad
near Montczma station August g, resulting in the
death of nine passengers and two employees. The
Board find, that Conductor robin was guilty OF care
lessncss: al,O that Edward CJnley was Negligent.
The Board recommends that The West Shore uld all
other railroad companies in the State consider the
pronrtty NJ their rules with regard 10 extra special
Trains so that passing points shall nc definitely de-
teIlnined by the Train dispatcher. or else that an
absolute block system should be put INTO opeFdIoh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
PRINCETON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PRIZES.

Princeton, " j., oct. 3O.-Prlzes for passing the
best entrance examinations for Prihcetoh University
have been awarded in various localities as follows
Xo,vyorl, CITY Walter g. Libby. Of NewYork; Phila-
delubia william VI. Urban. Of Germantown; Harris
burr william j. Bone, Of Thorndac. Fenn.' PttsOurg'
Warren seymour, of Pttsburg; Scranton and Wilkes
horre. Lucus {. Kennedy, Of Scranton; Chicago
Sanuel Howe OF Chicago. Examination prizes We're
nor awarded i'm localities other than those named
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
AREVIEUING STAND FALLS.
SENATOR GORMAN, CONGRESSMAN COMPTON AND
OTHERS PAINFULLY HURT.

OTHERS PAINFULLY HUkI
Baltimore, Oct 80 (SpeciaD.-During the re-
view Of the big Democratic parade tonight, the
stand on which were seated Senator German, Con-
gresham Compton and all the candidates of the
Democratic ticket, with their wives, collapsed and
precpitated the occupants into the street. For
time the greatest excitement prevailed. Senator
German was hurled into the mud reporter fall
ing directly on his back. lie rose with some diff
Guilty and was helped to the sidewalk. lie was
bruised and much shaken up, and is now under
fine care of a physician. Congressman Compton
was cut about the leg, and John Z. Poe, candidate
for Attorney. General, hal an ankle splaned Sev-
cral of the ladies were severely bruised, but no
one was fatally hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
u111 sArs nE pnp Nor REcoGyIzE BrLKELY.

Albany. oct 3o-Referrng to the statement sent
ont from MiddieOwn Conn, TO the effect that Governor
Iull had recognized Governor Bulkeey as Governor,
Governor Hill said to-day:
Judge Calef has held the Office OF Commissioner
Of Deeds for the State of NewYork for about twenty
ftlr years and IS Judge OF the City Court Of Middle
town. lie wrote courteous letter to me requesting
that his commission be renewed and the request was
Granted The letter Of recommendation signed by Mr..
uui,,eIcv which Mr. Calef forwarded. not asked
to ana was not necessary, and II was not conedefen
In connection with my granting Judge CaleIs eo'nis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
LOSS OF A ForR-MAsrED SCHOONER.

Halifax, " S.. oct. 3O.-A schooner which arrived
m Boston yesterday reported having passed four
masted schooner bottom up. In reply to dispatch
sent by them the owners, f. W. Dimock & Co., Of
Windsor, received word which establishes beyond
doubt that the vessel sighted is the Uruguay Captain
Parsons which left Windsor ten days ago, laden with
plaster for New-York The captain and crew are sup
posed TO have been drowned. The vessel was insured
/ IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
tnxs1GNoR PRESTON WEAKER.

At late hour last night Monsisnor Preston was
soonlug quietly but he had grown perceptiby weaker
during the day and his ,phy sicans feared that ho
could not last many hours longer. lie Is making
gallant fight for his life, however and in spite OF the
nredctlons of the doctors. he hopes TO recover HIS
courage ard vitality may pull him through although
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
iIIE CASE OF THE PHuADELI

LIE CASE OF THE PHILADELPHIA MAGISTRATES.
HARRISBURG oct. 80 Epec!aN-Today's session OF
the senate was entirely devoted to the hearing OF the
argument of MAYER Sulzbergcr I'm behalf OF the nine
Philadelphia magistrates who were accused IN governor
rattison's second proclamation, Of malfeasance III
omce The fist three and half hours Of his speech
were devoted TO questions of jurisdiction and con-
stnntionality lie doried absolutely and utterly the
authority of the Executive to assemble the senate lof
anv such business the present. HIS argument was
LOGICAL eloquent and forcible, holding the almost
breathess attention Of the entire Senate. regardless
~ their weary condition. and regardless also. Of their
partisan proclvites. After his emphatic character
ization Of judicial business, and the citation OF huner
ou instances 10 prove that the matters now engaging
the attention of the Senate clearly under the
head Of executive and not Of judicial business, Mr.
srybercer turned his attention to the Attorney
rbo vvas preseut and in smooth and courteous
manner proceeded 10 review Tire conduct Of that oic2l
Aprinr the investigation. Mr. IIenzel he said, had IN
ssted that he was present, mot TO prosecute any
ono nor 10 take any sides, but merely 70 assist the
cenates The Ie1rned gentleman had tried II live up u
that role but ever and anon his true feelings came
rprornost in the examination Of witness, and al
| though the hand seen was the hand OF jacob ue
voice was most assiiredy the voice Of Esau. lie then
onoted numerous passages from the printed record OF
| senatorial proceedings showing how the Attorney
| General had permitted hlinsch 10 DO llnuenoeu p'
| partisan motives.
Mr. Ucnzel looked decidedly uncomfortable during the
halfhour devoted 10 himself, but everything said by
Mr SuIzbcrger was obviously true aud the sarcasm
vos 20 sultv veed that he cond not protest and was
forced 10 submit in silence to me cutuitd
magnificent speech Republican senator INTRODUCED q
motion 10 adjourn unt Wednesday evening next scN-
oral of the Democratic members pleaded for a IOnEef
recess but the gepubicans determined tO attend
| strictly to business, ard the motion was carried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
THE ExAMIxArIoy or THE BROKEN BANKS.

r.
PHILADELPHIA oct. 3O.-SOmc time ago the Committee
Of Councils that has investigating the maneasance
OF cxCty Treasure Bardslcy and the failure Of the
Keystone Bank and the Spring Garden National
Dauk requested Secretary Foster that the com
mtee's experts be allowed to examine the books
meeting Of the committee held 10 day TO consider
the reply received yesterday 1t says that four expert
accountants recommended by the Committee Of Fifty
had been designated 10 examine every book and paper
in the Spring Garden Bank, therefore 1t did not appear
necessary to crowd any other committee OF experts
lnto the bank. When they lad completed their exam
ination and made their report matters pertinent 10 te
committees inquiry wOud be furnished by the sere-
tarv of the Urea ,ury. II the committee should not
consider such information sufficient further applca-
to for their expert accountants 10 enter tie bank II
made. would receive proper considerations but nntii
that time arrives the Department declined TO grant
their request
Nfte- some discussion. in which the opinion was
evpr,ed that the letter amounted 20 an absolute re
fus ID was decided refer the entire matter 70 INC
Finance Committee Of the Councils. meeting OF me
Pinaice Committee will De held within few DAYS ~
take action upon the question which VIII piOndoN
iake the form of resolution 10 councils requesting
fIat body tO petition President Harrison 70 grant INC
necessary authority 10 examine the banks Looks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
TWO FISHING BOATS SUNK BY SHOT.
RECKLESS TARGET FIRING OF BRITISH GUN
BOAT-ONE MAN DROWNED.

BOAT-ONE MAN DROWNED.
London oct. 30.-The fishermen of the coast about
Plymouth are complaining Indignantly Of the recent
target practice OF II. NJ s. Sabrna three guns twin
screw iron gnboat, tender TO the gunnery ship Cam
bridge, twentytree guns, both vessels being stationed
at DevOnpOrt under the command of Captain Henry j.
Carr as commander Of II. NJ. S. Cambridge. The
Sabrna, 1t appears. was recently engaged in heavy
gun practice off EddystOne Light. firing at a floating
target, though more than 100 fishing snacks were
in the line Of fire. One shot struck the fishing boat
Sunbeam and sunk her Immediately In spite of this
disaster, the Sabrna fired again. the next shot sinking
another boat and drowning one member of her crew.
Three other fishermen belonging to the second fishing
boat were thrown into the water and narrowly escaped
with their lives
The Sabrina did not even notice the accidents, but
continued firing. There were, however, further
casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
THE yEwARK TO 60 INTO 4 DRYDocK.

Boston, oct. 3O.-Thc United states cruiser Newark,
at the Clarestown Navy Yard, has been examined by
a board o. survey which has reported to Washington,
and IL expected that the vessel will be ordered placed
I'm the drydock at once six weeks Will be required 10
complete repairs and they Will cost about SloOoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
MISS REHAN LAYS A CORNERSTONE.

CHRISTENING DALY'S THEATRE IN LONDON.
London, oct. 30.-There was large gathering at
noon to-day Of men and women well known in the
literary and dramatic world, the occasion being the
layng Of the cornerstone by Miss Ada Rohan Of the
theatre which Is to be built here for Augusdn DAILY, the
New-York theatrical manager The site Of the new
place Of amusement is upon the Marquis Of sssburys
estate near Leicester Square. and about 100 yards
from the Empire and from the Alham0r. 1t is eX-
I-ced that Mr.. DAILY will open the new house carly in
1893 with his own company; until that time the
DAILY company will not revisit this city. George
EWaIdes manager of the Oaiety Theatre Is 70 super
wise the erection Of the building everything, however,
viii be Constructed according 10 Mr.. Days ideas and
he VIII lease the theatre by the year from Mr..
Bdvardes.
huge tent decolated with the United States and
British enslrns and lifted up with tiers Of seats. had
been pitched for the accommodation OF the invited
guests, several hundred Of whom wee In waiting when
NJ. DAILY and Miss Rehan made their WY to the spot
where the cornerstone was hanging, ready to be
lowered into place. Mr. Edwades presented Miss
Rehsn with silver trOwel and requested her to per.
form the ceremony of placing the stone in position.
Nr, Edwardes added that nc hoped the cement would
te embemac of the closer union Of the English and
American stage. Miss Eehan. assisted by Mr.. DAILY,
then performed the usual cornerstone ceremonies the
band playing God Save the Queen At the close OF
the National anthem Miss Rehan recited a short poem
vHten for the occasion by Clement Scott. The
second verse Of the poem is as follows:
England ana America sisters in soul.
LIT Us clasp hsnds oer the stone a. our feet.
Love win endure whilst tie centuries roll,
Making harmony gOOdy to greet.
Dacp in the round let u- bury to-day
Az tie destroying dsuu.t CT the past
Thea rom ne chill o, the grave and It, clay
Surely VIII lie Loves temple at last.
When Miss Rehau reached the words " sisters In
'Oa she clasped the hand of Mrs. Bancroft, who was
AAhong close behind the American actress. and then
"0auaaed the poem, holding the hand of the English
'Irs IN her own. Miss Rehan recited the poem in
- 'etVe and charming manner and at the close she
S GREETED with hearty cheers and with bravos,"
VIE te band played Yankee Doodle" Mrs. Ban
w" 'hen said few words in praise Ot Mr.. DAILY and
NS company, rcmafking that there was not manager
" a. actor in London but would give the warmest
NeeOne 10 Mr. Daly and TO his excellent company,
sga 70 Charming Ada Relan."
h. luOlSh the name by which the new theatre will be
n Aysn has not yet been decided upon, the guests
,m'td INSISTED that IL should have a temporary
ssSsen,ng Dalys Theatre" so Miss Rehan broke
- ~ OF champagne over tie cornerstone and named
- new place Of amusement Days Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31

UIDolNG ITSELF IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
s,1,"aoa' Oct 30.-A news agency, which has been
~ uscredited because Of It's dissemination of
r,.Es1s soo untrstworthy dispatches, supplies the
1u fARsfs With kilograms from Eew-Y0rk, an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31

nouncng that the greatest excitement prevails IN
America owing to report that Mr.. Harrsons CABINET
had decided to declare against Chill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-31
FORGOT THE GERMAN EMpERoR's WHISPERS.

ioECOT THE GERMAN EMPERORS WHISPERS.
Dsrl1, oct. 3O-An the seizable copies Of Judge"
y Ne~-iork for october 10. have been coniscated
poa arrival here by officials acting under the insruc-
' Of the Political Department Of the police OF this
'ouane more known at the office Of Judge"
v he seizure than the mere news item. On the first
pse % the Objectionable issue Of october 10 appeared
%'Oon entitled a. Deeply Interested Audience to
sANn was added Mr. Chauncey Vi. Depew, in a
,eshl Interview, stated that Mr. Mckinley was the
1tl tslkedabout American in Europe, and that the
=" NVHd was anxiOnsiy awaiting the result OF the
''H0hs IN OIiO" The cartoon rep esented "a Vigcr-
- oo@ins bout between MAI Mckinley and GOV
-" Campbell. The interested audience consisted
','h Jul, Victor Emmanuel the Gar OF all the
's'' AID the t0uchy" Emperor William. At the
p5d y " Judge Il was said that the cfence was sup
u. q. consist IN uelr artists having failed to adO.n
- "efhaa EnperOr's face with whislers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Got Her Model Husband.

Last winter the Sunday Times of
Memphis offered q prize of $40 to the
yonng woman who should write the best
letter or essay on THE Model Husband
Miss Lillian B. Perry, OF Covington, thir-
ty miles north OF Memphis, won the
prize. The letter was copied in the Min
neapolis Tribune, where Fremont Reed,
banker and rich business man of that
city saw it. He much admired the beau
tiful sentiments. Going to New York,
he came across the letter reprinted in
one of the metropolitan journals.
Reaching Chicago on his return, he read
the prize in a Chicago paper. By this
time he felt that his fate was interwoy-
en- with that of the fair unknown essay
ist Mr.. Reed wrote to her asking to be
allowed to correspond. She answered
no letters of this kind, having received
many Mr.. Reed was persistent, and
wrote second letter, and enclosed en-
dorsements, and Miss Perry then con
sented to correspond with her unknown
admrer. Later Mr.. Reed visited her
A second visit ended in a promise to be
his wife Last week he arrived in Mem
phis, and they were married at the
brides home. Mr.. Reed is thirty five
years old and handsome. The bride il
a typical Southern beauty. the daughtel
of once wealthy family impoverished
by the war, and, though reared in ;
country town, is a young woman of rar'
accomplishments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Annual Meeting Of the Directors DR.
Blackford'S Report.

The Board of Directors of the Western
Lunatic Asylum held their annual SEES
sion at Staunton on the 10th inst.-Pre-
sent, Messrs. Coleman, Moffett, Boyd,
Conway, Beckham; absent, Manson,
Smoot, Lynn and Tredway. The usual
routine business of closing up the years
operations was attended to. Supt.
Blackford read his animal report. in
which he reported the condition of the
Asylum as satisfactory in every respect.
The new male hospital, as was the whole
Institution, was inspected by the Board
and found in excellent condition. The
brick work of the new female building
is completed and being put under roof.
This building, when finished will be one
of the finest and best arranged hospital
buildings in the State. Supt. Blackford
in his report renews his recommenda-
tions in last years report to change the
legal title of the Institution and call it
western State Hospital, Stauntonn in
stead of Western Lunatic Asylum also
to ask for an appropriation to build suit
able residences on the grounds of the
Asylum for the accommodation of the
medical officers.
The number of patients remaining in
the Asylum Oct. 1, 1S90-was 294 male
and 300 female patients 603.
During the year 1S90-91-there was ad
mitted in the Asylum rs male and IS fe
male patients, total 49, Of this mum
Der, Is males and females were read
mitted, total %. New patients admitted
80 male and 80 female, total SO.
The total number of patients under
treatment during the year was 724-37l
males and 1854 females.
The total number removed during the
year was 1874 males and 41females.
The total number discharged recover
ed was 59-34 male and 20 female; i'm
proved 1913 male and female; unim
proved a male and 2 female: died dur
ing the year 1875 male and female.